Luck is in the air

If you’re astrological sign is not compatible with the Yin Earth Ox, don’t fret. There are feng shui items that can increase your luck and help counter the challenges ahead.

The Yin & Yang Shop of Harmony offers these luck items that have been blessed and energized with lucky chi.

• Green Buddha Rock Treasure Ox. This Treasure Ox is designed especially for the year by geomancer Joseph Chau to enhance the money luck of the current year. It is made of a material that is one of the special stones comprising the seven treasures for offering to Buddha. The Treasure Ox is symbolic of money, luck, property luck, and financial stability.

• Pay Back Collection Charm Set. This is a fat charm for financial acquisition of treasure. This set will help people recover money owed them and it will also help recover losses from the past. It comes with special elements and instructions. It’s also good for those whose main door, bedroom or office is in the east this year.

• Four Treasures. This is one of the special designs of master Chau that is especially applicable this year. It depicts four animals that symbolize treasure and wealth. Having these “four treasures” together will ensure money luck for all seasons throughout the year. This is also symbolic of prosperity luck since it signifies stability and security of assets and property.

• Trend Eight Lucky Antique Coins. Put this inside your wallet, checkbook, passbook or records of account to attract money luck and for money to come from all sources. These coins are lucky to use for the entire Feng Shui Trend Eight Period (year 2004-2024). It’s also good for those who are having trouble collecting and for those who are starting a new business or project.

• Vivacious Prince of Wealth. It’s a wealth master presented in the shape of a child, full of vim, vigor and vitality. Symbolizes life, dynamism and youthful vigor in inviting wealth to come vigorously. Since we are currently in Feng Shui Trend Eight Period, the period’s kua number represents young men and the young generation. So this design of the wealth master matches the current feng shui trend.

• Flying Tin Luk. This is one of the special designs of master Chau and is specifically for money catching and attraction. Possessing a pair of this will increase money luck very fast. This means “grace flying from God.” Together with Pei Yau and Pik Che, it forms the triangle of money-catchers.

• Flying Pei Yau. Considered an infinite creature and catcher of money, this money catcher is said to have a voracious appetite for wealth. It’s also good to enhance gambling luck.

• Wealth Fairy. This is one of the special designs of master Chau. With the fairy riding the Pik Che, this money catcher guides decisions related to money and finance.

• Wealth Bowl. It has the shape of a yuan bao and contains special elements. It depicts the eight lucky fairies. It is for good luck in money matters. Put it on the dining table during special occasions. It is also used to lessen money leakage especially for those with a “Robbery Star” under their sign like the Horse, Earth Tiger, Earth Dragon, Earth Rat, Goat, Ox, Snake, Dog and Rat.

• Silk Lucky Pouch with Special Elements. It attracts and increases your chi or good energy for the current year. It helps luck for financial growth. It may also be used to keep lucky items inside.

• Tibetan Money Hook Charm. From antique Tibetan heaven beads, this money hook helps increase prosperity luck by helping hook money into the pocket.

• Prosperity Ox Bucket. It is important to make your first wish during the Lunar Chinese New Year’s Eve. At Mandarin Oriental Hotel, they will set up the altar for those who wish to join in the festivities to make their first wish. They will also have lucky ox banks in the Prosperity Ox Buckets with the lucky inscriptions wherein the first lucky coin of the year will be put in by master Chau. This is symbolic for the Chinese saying, “Once you start and obtain your first bucket of gold, the next bucket is soon to follow.”

For Career, Academics And Business:

• Wise Men Walnut. Keep it with you when you need to be extra sharp, maybe during a court case, exam, driving test, interview, or an important meeting. This is very good for increasing acumen and insight. Best used for giving you the advantage.

• Promotion Dollar. It’s for an advancing and dynamic career path. Having this promotes advancement and movement in one’s career. It also helps those who want to market and promote their company/product/self. The dollar symbolizes promotion with corresponding financial benefits.

• Dynamic Promotion Horse. For quick and speedy movement and promotion. Used to motivate career luck. Having this symbolizes acquiring a good position and salary immediately.

• Brass Flying Horse. It’s a symbol of victory especially when facing a challenging and tough situation; strength, and perseverance.

• Jade Rising Star. It attracts movement and promotion. It is good for gaining popularity and clients for business. Used to promote oneself and for enhancing popularity, fame and luck. Recommended for those running for office and those holding public office or elected positions.

• Power Chops. It is especially designed for businessmen and those in positions of authority. It enhances power and authority as it symbolizes the Emperor, benefactors and support. It is also the symbol of authority, power and is the guardian of peace and protection.

• Jade Dragonhead Fish. This is one of the most effective feng shui items made of jade. It is the symbol of intelligence and good for helping get better grades and moving up to the next level. Enhances career luck and helps during job interviews. Also enhances movement in career.

• Mountain Rock. This is good for attracting support and backup from one’s clients, colleagues, subordinates, superiors and the company. Especially good if one does not have a solid wall behind the bed or desk.

For Harmonious Relationships And Romance

• Brass Happy Couple. This symbol of conjugal bliss promotes faithful and harmonious relationship. It allows couples to live in harmony. Good also for relationships that are going through some unsteady times.

• Romance Bucket. This is one of the lucky items that can enhance the harmony and prosperity in the family.

• Brass Antique Pumpkin. This unique pumpkin has carvings depicting long life, wealth, happy family life, etc. People who have this pumpkin will have luck in marriage and romance. Has hidden elements inside for long life, children and good and lasting relationship. This symbolizes happiness and continuing the family generation.

• Jade Mandarin Ducks on Plate. It promotes faithful and harmonious relationship. These ducks are symbolic of lovers who never part and thus have a happy, harmonious and long-lasting union. Used to strengthen a romance that is just beginning or has a threat of an intruder.

• Brass Vases. It is good for single people who want to find their partners. Place in the romance direction of each individual to enhance and attract romantic opportunities.

For Protection And Safety

• Master Protection Pendant. This most powerful pendant is good for protection for those people who are born in the year of the Ox, Dragon, Dog, Horse, Goat and the people whose name or surname begins with the letters C, K, L, M, N, P, T — they are also affected by an unseen force from Jupiter. This is the best of all lucky charms this year to remove all conflict.

• Safety Power Medallion. It’s a powerful medallion for personal safety, protection against accidents, for general safety and good health. Also good for frequent travelers and those who work in high-risk industries. Highly recommended for the Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Goat, Monkey and Fire Rat.

• Ome Pole. The “Disaster Star” this year is located in the north, which is symbolic of men. Ome Pole is for avoiding unfortunate, unpredictable events and for safety. It is good for all men especially second sons, teenagers and middle aged men to carry this throughout the year.

• Quan Yin Ma Protection Card. Good for the safety and protection of babies and young children. May either carry this with them or place it in their bedroom/crib.

For Health

• Black seed power beads. These power beads are especially lucky for children and those in the agriculture industry.

• Giant Clam Power Beads. These power beads are made of a special giant clam and can only be found in specific areas of the world. They are good for easing stress, pressure, and bringing a clear mind.

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The Yin & Yang Shop of Harmony is at the ground floor of Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati Ciy. For inquiries, call 752-5882, 750-8888 local 2722 or e-mail yinyangmandarin@yahoo.com.