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Yahoo! My Yahoo! Mail More Yahoo! Services Account Options New User? Sign Up Sign In Help Yahoo! Search web search Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Weekend Edition Australia China India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Philippines Thailand Vietnam Future prospects ANN - Friday, February 4 Send IM Story Print Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - The Chinese celebrated a new Spring Festival on Thursday although Spring arrives a little after midnight on Feb 4. This leads some feng shui experts to say that the first day of Chinese New Year is still the Tiger year and that the Year of the Metal Rabbit only starts on Feb 4. So what does the Rabbit year hold in store? "The Year of the Rabbit is not a peaceful year and will be marred by international conflicts. There will be more terrorist plots and attacks, fierce clashes and fighting," predicts renowned Hong Kong feng shui master Raymond Lo, who says that the Rabbit year stretches from Feb 4, 2011, to Feb 4, 2012. The symbol that best denotes this year is "an assassin with a dagger." As such, world leaders should exercise caution and be alert. "2011 is a 'yin metal' year symbolised by metal sitting on top of wood. "According to the cycle of birth and destruction which governs the inter-relationship between the elements, metal is a destroyer of wood. Hence, this year's elements are in a destructive cycle and conflict relationship. "The year appears to be peaceful on the surface but may be fraught with disharmony, tension and surprise attacks. The metal element is also associated with assassinations, secret plots and hidden agendas." In 2011, the feng shui flying star No.7 is in the centre. This star symbolises the metal element, the lungs, young girls and the mouth. Lo says: "There will be a rise in flu cases, sex scandals and gossip. However, the year is favourable for the entertainment industry, as well as communications and information technology businesses." The economy This is a year where the Rabbit is symbolised by wood. "The economy will not be as fast-moving as the Tiger year but there is a strong summer fire supported by wood in 2011. The stock market will be vibrant most of the year but brace for (financial) setbacks in August and October," cautions Lo. The metal element of 2011 is expected to bring prosperity to fire industries (finance, entertainment and energy). This is because fire conquers metal, and metal is a symbol of money. Earth industries such as property, hotel, mining and insurance will also perform well, even though they may not be making huge profits. This is a favourable year for industries associated with water such as shipping, drinks, spas, transport and communications. However, they will move ahead with conservatism. Metal industries (banking, machinery, engineering, computer, automobile and high tech) will also enter a year of caution due to instability factors. The wood industry may not be doing well and this includes forestry, furniture, fashion, textile, paper, media, newspapers and magazines. Dry year If floods brought disaster towards the end of last year, Lo says that the Year of the Rabbit will be a dry year with drought hitting many parts of the world. Air quality will drop and there will be more pollution and worsening of climatic conditions with the rise in global warming. Unusual climate changes will also be experienced this year. As the Chinese calendar year is based on a 60-year cycle, Lo points out that the last "yin metal over Rabbit" year was in 1951. "This was the year when the Korean War saw its fiercest fighting," says Lo. "The metal element over wood is associated with war in history." Yin metal is said to possess qualities of loyalty and justice, and appears to be soft and gentle on the outside. "Yin metal women are beautiful and charming, but beneath the charm are the harsh and cold qualities of metal," says Lo. Energetic year This year, the Rabbit belongs to the "yin wood" element and represents mid-spring when trees and plants are flourishing. It also represents youth, motion and activities. Hence the Rabbit year is an energetic year with new movements involving young people, and more young people demanding changes and reforms in politics and social establishments," says Lo. In Chinese astrology, the Rabbit symbolises "peach blossom" or "flower of romance". Thus the year will see more sex scandals and affairs. On the downside, the Rabbit which represents fragility and brittle wood, is under attack by the metal element this year. "Wood element is a symbol of trees and the environment, so expect more incidents leading to the destruction of the environment such as forest fires," Lo says. In July, September and October, the metal element is particularly strong and wood will suffer more setbacks. Lo anticipates disruption to the airline industry (eg, air crashes) and environmental disasters. Health How does the Year of the Rabbit affect health? This year's conflict involving wood and metal elements could indicate the worsening of air quality and more illnesses related to the respiratory system, Lo says, adding that metal relates to the skin and lungs. As such, he warns against health problems such as flu outbreaks. As the wood Rabbit is yin wood, when the metal element attacks wood, health issues such as back pain, Parkinson's and bone problems may be rife. Wood is also a symbol of the liver, so beware of health problems involving the liver. With the absence of the fire element this year, Lo warns of sicknesses involving the stomach, heart and blood circulation. Restraint The Year of the Rabbit is a time of restraint, says local feng shui master Yap Boh Chu, who advocates the "middle path" to success. "Opportunities are there but don't be greedy. The year favours restraint, and careful thought before acting. You need to focus on your goals if you want to succeed." People who are honest and sincere will be rewarded, he adds. "Act quickly but not rashly when opportunity comes. Do not engage in fights." Yap also predicts that there is "fortune to be made when travelling or abroad". He predicts that the months of February to April will see good fortune on the rise. "From May to July, ventures will take off slowly but finish well. There will be continual growth, albeit slowly, from August to October, while November to January will see a dip, so it's time to consolidate". With the slowdown in the second half of the year, Yap advises one to protect one's wealth, practise restraint and consolidate one's position. The year is good for industries such as maritime shipping, mining, electronics, timber, energy, information technology and agriculture (beware of crop destruction though one can anticipate high returns). Industries which may not fare well are property, construction, animal husbandry and aviation. There will be a slowdown in the property market, so you need to identify the right property to buy; beware of low-lying areas which are prone to flooding. Dream come true "Dreams or plans (for people who worked hard last year) can come true this year if one adopts a good strategy and have proper planning," predicts Datuk David Hew, co-founder of Visiber Sdn Bhd. Visiber employs a methodology based on numbers (birth date) to forecast the future. Says Hew: "A good plan for this year will continue to bear fruit even years later. A bad plan will haunt you for years to come. The new year brings hope; a new cycle starts afresh. "Plan well and you will be able to rise above the competition. Let's toast to a promising year!" On the fate of the country, he says: "There will likely be a change or emergence of new leaders; 2011 may be a turbulent year, particularly in the financial sector. "Overall, we need to work hard to get results." Baby boom There will be a baby boom this year because the ruling planet Jupiter has the power to bless couples with children, predicts Vasthu Sastra master Yuvaraj Sowma, a 7th generation astrologer, in an e-mail interview from Chennai, India. If you're considering whether to have a baby boy or girl in the Year of the Rabbit, Yuvaraj says: "Male dominance would be better because Jupiter is more favourable to males." More marriages are indicated this year, he says, adding that for those who have been putting off their wedding plans or have difficulty deciding on their life partner, this would be the time to make their choice. "The mood of love and closer relationships would be stronger during this period and people should take the opportunity to ride on the planet's goodness," Yuvaraj says. He forecasts that this year will be a better year than last year. Astrologically, the planet Jupiter will be governing 2011 strongly and this will benefit the people. Businessmen involved in the textile, gold and cosmetics industry will enjoy "a fantastic year". It would be wise to invest in gold, too, because of its rising price. "Jupiter is the provider of joy and it also controls wealth and success. I see this year as better than 2010," Yuvaraj adds. 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