For luck in the Year of the Wooden Sheep

CEBU, Philippines – A number of the metro's hotels and resorts celebrated the Chinese New Year - ushering in the Year of the Wooden Sheep with revered traditions and with good company, good wishes and good cheer. Shangri-la's Mactan Resort and Spa held its share of the celebrations. The entrance foyer of Shangri-la's Mactan Resort and Spa was livid with activity on February 20. The revelry started with the Lion Dance, followed by the Yee Sang Tossing ceremonies.

General Manager Marlo Vazzoler led the festivities, together with VIP guests People's Republic of China Consul General Zhang Wei Guo and Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza.  The occasion certainly paved the way for prosperity and goodness to fill 2015.

Over at 32 Sanson by Rockwell, in Lahug, feng shui expert Dr. Andy Tan shared tips on how to invite good fortune and luck into one's home or place of business in a talk, on February 23, recommending different design strategies and ideal object orientation for attracting positive "qi" or energy.

In attendance were invited guests, entrepreneurs and members of the media, who all learned the fundamentals of feng shui, particularly how harmony in design can attract positive energy.

Dr. Tan also shared insights into personal and business relationships and finances for each Chinese zodiac sign for this year, discussing how the proper and improper use of numbers and colors can affect the flow of positive energy in the home or place of business. He pointed out how the overall design of 32 Sanson by Rockwell, its cadastral layout and landscapes, are guided by the elements of good feng shui, citing the development project as an example of how harmonious feng shui can invite good fortune and luck into a community.

A physician by profession, Dr. Andy Tan has been involved in feng shui for more than two decades already. His feng shui analyses and advices have been featured in different publications. He has also appeared on many television programs in the country.

For this Year of the Sheep, Dr. Tan has these to say for those born under the different Chinese zodiac signs:

Rat: Expect to receive much support from friends, colleagues and relatives. Unfulfilled tasks during 2014 will become productive this year. Harmonious relationships will be built.

Ox: A lot of challenges will come with regards to work and relationships. Tight financial conditions will be experienced, therefore, increased patience and hard work is needed.

Tiger: Expect good luck in money matters, but remember to avoid being greedy. You can invest or start new business ventures as this may experience a lot of gains this year.

Rabbit: Expect to be blessed with family and love relationships. Progressive and productive financial conditions will come your way.

Dragon: Expect to encounter a lot of opportunities resulting to financial gains. Be wise to avoid getting into arguments or disputes. Stay healthy.

Snake: The second quarter of 2015 is the best time for career moves. Avoid getting into emotional misunderstandings. Stay low-profile.

Horse: This year will be better than 2014. A stable financial status can be experienced. Furthermore, you may experience a lot of work together with stress and obstacles. Health will be stable.

Sheep: Misunderstandings in the work environment may occur. Expect a lot of challenges and stress this year. Try to be more health conscious.

Monkey: Overcoming tasks and chores will be easier as the working environment will have positive energy. It's a good time for a business expansion or career move this year.

Rooster: Refrain from being confrontational. Work on keeping your cool. Do not speculate with finances or invest in uncharted fields.

Dog: Expect to experience a roller-coaster ride with regards career and profession. This year will bring a stable but slow financial condition, thus, learn how to save. Healthy and happy relationships come your way.

Pig: It is a good time for business expansions and career moves, especially by the third quarter of 2015. Expect to have progressive and productive financial conditions. It is the year where respect and recognition from colleagues, bosses and relatives will be received. This will contribute in building harmonious relationships.