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©2001 Master Simon Wong / YellowDragon. All rights reserved.

2001 Year of The Snake

YELLOW DRAGON FENG SHUI INTERNATIONAL http://www.yellowdragon.co.uk [email protected] 17-19 Lever Street London EC1V, England Tel: +44 (0) 20 7251 8020 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7689 5167

Flying Star Feng Shui for 2001

Master Simon Wong

CONTENTS Preface

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Foreword by Dr. William Dyson

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Introduction to Master Simon Wong

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Introduction to Feng Shui •What is Feng Shui? •Why is Feng Shui called “Wind and Water”? •How does "Chi" relate to Feng Shui ? •Who created Feng Shui? •Who uses Feng Shui? •A brief history of Feng Shui •Symbolism in Feng Shui •The true value of Feng Shui

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2001 Yearly Flying Star diagram

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Year 2000 Flying Star Feng Shui predictions reviewed

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Year 2001 Flying Star Feng Shui - Year of the Snake •Characteristics of the Snake •Master Wong’s predictions for 2001 •About Chinese Astrology & time •About the 12 Animal Signs and the Year God •Chinese customs to improve your luck for the Year 2001 •How the flying stars affect different door directions in 2001 •How to use Feng Shui ornaments to minimise damage and increase positive energy •Year 2001 monthly Flying Star

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Article: The Emergence of Feng Shui in the Western World

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About The Yellow Dragon Centre

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Feng Shui Courses, Books and Services

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Internet Resources

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PREFACE ABOUT THIS BOOK

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his short book by Master Simon Wong contains valuable information to help you begin using Feng Shui to improve your life. It focuses on the powerful Flying Star system of Feng Shui, of which little is known or published in the West. Flying Star Feng Shui incorporates Chinese Astrology to track the movements of the planets in the solar system and thus chart the changing cycles of energy on the earth. With this information you can avoid the negative areas and enhance the positive. After reading this book you’ll have a better understanding of how to organise your environment and put yourself in the best position for success in 2001. There’s also a small section on both the history of Feng Shui and the concepts behind it. You’ll discover that Feng Shui can be used to forecast many global events as Master Wong gives his predictions for the coming year. There’s also a review of Master Wong’s predictions for the year 2000. Next year Master Simon Wong will publish a more extensive guide to using Flying Star Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology for success in 2002, which will retail at £10, and contain full explanations of all the concepts mentioned in this short book. It will be the first time such a comprehensive text has been available in the West Although this book is provided absolutely free of charge, bear in mind that you would not be able to buy this information even if you wished to. Despite the multitude of Feng Shui titles available, much of it has never been seen before on the western market. We’re sure you’ll find it a valuable resource! This book may be freely distributed in its electronic form, and a copy printed for personal use. However it may not be reproduced, copied or altered in whole or in part without prior written consent from the author.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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aster Simon Wong is recognised as the leading Feng Shui Master in Europe as his Feng Shui system combines all the different types of Feng Shui. In his teaching and consultations he brings together 8 Mansions, Landscape and Flying Star combined with I Ching Feng Shui (the most advanced system) and Chinese Astrology. This is what makes his system so special. Previously Master Wong concentrated solely on Feng Shui consultations for homes and businesses worldwide, including many famous Banks, Stock Exchanges and hotels. Now he wants Western people to learn TRUE Feng Shui 1


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ABOUT YELLOWDRAGON

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he Yellowdragon organisation was set up by Master Simon Wong in 1996 in order to offer Westerners the opportunity to experience the true essence of a broad cross-section of Eastern arts and philosophies so that they could benefit from these teachings in their daily lives. The name of Yellow Dragon was chosen to honour a meeting between a Taoist Monk (Loi Dong Bung) and a Buddhist Master (Yellow Dragon) who shared their knowledge. This resulted in Loi Dong Bung learning to understand compassion and the meaning of long life (to help others), which led him to achieve enlightenment. After this he taught his wisdom and compassion to many people, leading to a great number of them also achieving enlightenment. The purpose of Yellowdragon is therefore to teach people how to achieve Enlightenment through the Chinese arts and philosophy. The Yellowdragon centre is situated in the heart of London, close to the Barbican Conference Centre.

Master Simon Wong & Assistant Tania Levin

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FOREWORD BY DR. WILLIAM DYSON

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have to declare an interest at once. Master Simon Wong is my Tai Chi and Chi Kung teacher, and I write as his student and admirer. He is a man of great knowledge and ancient lineage who has made a lifelong study of the Chinese martial and cultural arts. His time is now dedicated to practising and teaching those arts and to fostering works of charity and goodwill. Simon Wong is also a Buddhist master of great enlightenment. His understanding of the Dharma is deep, and his work is motivated by compassion for all sentient beings. Chinese culture has always understood that the universe is permeated by a vital force or energy. Everyone knows the Chinese word chi, sometimes translated as “cosmic breath” or “vital principle”; but it does not matter what name is given to this energy. The important thing is that we cannot live healthily - we cannot live with joy and contentment - unless we live in harmony with it. Not living in harmony with it is like swimming against the current of a river, or walking into a high wind. The Chinese people became aware of this force long before the occidental world did. By a process of trial and error extending over many centuries, they developed practices through which human beings might understand and use chi in its various manifestations. In the West, the best known of these practices are the martial arts, and especially the “internal” arts of Tai Chi Chuan, Bagua Chang and Hsing Yi Chuan. More and more people have experienced the benefits of acupuncture and related therapies. More recently, the West has become aware of the art of Feng Shui, to which this book is a guide. Feng Shui - literally "wind-water" - is sometimes called the art of placement. It is the art of managing or arranging our environment in such a way as to create a fruitful relationship between ourselves and the chi which flows through all parts of it. Master Wong is a highly accomplished practitioner of Feng Shui and has helped many people over the past ten years or more. But the Chinese people understand that to every positive there is a negative: every force has its 'dark side.' Master Wong knows that Feng Shui can be harmful, or can fail to be beneficial, if misused or used by people whose understanding of it is inadequate. It is for this reason that he has decided to make his knowledge available in writing. The result is a volume full of knowledge and wisdom. Dr. R. W. Dyson - Professional academic, author and an experienced martial artist. British national; graduate of Durham University; practising Buddhist; Tai Chi practitioner & instructor. 3


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INTRODUCTION TO MASTER SIMON WONG

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aster Simon Wong has been a Feng Shui Master for over 15 years. He is recognised as one of the top masters in Europe and his advice is highly sought after as a means to maximise the potential of buildings around the world. His work has encompassed luxury homes, stockbrokers, top restaurants, fashion centres, photographic studios, banks and other financial institutions, and he has acted as an advisor to architectural companies as well as teaching Feng to many people through Feng Shui courses and seminars. These include stockbroking establishments, hotels, banks and other financial institutions in London and a vast number of shops, restaurants, offices and private homes in the UK and many countries worldwide. Master Wong’s expert advice is highly regarded as a means to maximise the potential of any building - as testified by the many successful businesses who have consulted him and the improved relationships, health and finances of those whose homes he has helped to improve. As founder of Yellow Dragon International, Master Wong is dedicated to offering true Feng Shui and not the dubious Feng Shui that has become widespread in recent years. Feng Shui is an ancient art that takes years of dedicated study and practice and is finely interwoven with Eastern spiritual traditions which focus on the nature of energy. As a highly respected Vajra Master of the True Buddha School of Tantric Buddhism and a student of the Green City Style of Taoism, Master Wong’s spiritual powers make his Feng Shui services unique. He can even enhance the effects of the Feng Shui by empowering a Taoist talisman to destroy any negative influences. He can also contact and remove spirits that may be residing in the house and causing problems. These skills are very rare and this is what separates Master Wong and Yellow Dragon International from other services. In addition to his Feng Shui skills Master Simon Wong is the founder of Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu; a 7th Generation Master of Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis Kung Fu, and a 7th Grade Black Sash with the A.M.A. He is the U.K. representative of 100 Day Chi-Gung, and the founder of the Rainbow ChiGung Institute. 4


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He has mastered both the Small & Large Circle styles of Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan and has studied Wing Chun, Pak Mei & Hung Gar. Master Simon Wong has been studying Tantric Buddhism, the martial arts and Chi-Gung for more than 25 years, and has been teaching this knowledge for over 15 years.

MASTER WONG IN THE MEDIA

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aster Wong has recently featured on Channel One & CNE satellite TV stations regarding Feng Shui, as well as Newsworld and The Chinese Channel satellite television (TVBI) regarding his spiritual consultations. He has appeared live on G.L.R., Capital Radio & News Talk to discuss Chinese astrology and fortune telling and was interviewed in 1996 by a Chinese radio station when he accurately predicted Labour's success in the 1997 General Election. His predictions have also been published in the Londoner’s Diary in The Evening Standard. In addition he has acted as a professional advisor for a BBC documentary on Feng Shui, and was consulted by The Sun regarding John Major & Tony Blair's Feng Shui. On a Scottish theme, he was interviewed by the Sunday Mail for an article about Scottish celebrities using Feng Shui, and gave a lecture on the use of Feng Shui to the Royal Bank of Scotland. The Sunday Express also published an article about an interview Master Wong gave regarding Feng Shui. In 1998 Master Wong appeared on BBC Radio 4 & Channel 4 television, and gave lectures to High Wycombe Council. In 1999 he acted as a “spiritual spin doctor” to certain Labour MPs and became the Feng Shui columnist for HomeStyle magazine. Last year (2000) he was favourably reviewed on BBC television’s Watchdog consumer progamme.

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INTRODUCTION TO FENG SHUI

WHAT IS FENG SHUI?

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eng Shui means “wind and water”. It is an art that was developed in ancient China over 3000 years ago, and is similar to Western geomancy.

It is based on Chinese philosophy, and the following 5 principles: (1)

Tai Chi The theory of yin and yang. The positive and negative power.

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5 Elements (5 Energies) The interaction of the destructive and creative energies.

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Pa Qua (Bagua) The 8 directions. Also known as the ‘8 Mansions’.

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I Ching The 64 directions of universal power created from the Pa Qua (Bagua).

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Lok Shi The influence and effect of the 9 stars upon the Earth.

Feng Shui is used to direct the flow of energy in your surroundings to create an environment that is harmoniously balanced. It works by harmonising the electromagnetic radiation that issues from the Earth, the other planets in our solar system, the Sun and that of our own bodies, thereby enhancing the positive influences of the environment while avoiding the negative ones. It is used to determine the best site for one's home, place of work or business and the best system of design and positioning for interior decorating that avoids obstructing the natural flow of energy in relation to your own internal energy. This will create a most favourable environment in which you can function at the top of your ability.

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Feng Shui can be divided into 2 major styles - Landscape Feng Shui and Metaphysical Feng Shui. Landscape Feng Shui is divided into large and small variations, and can affect your luck for a long time - for example 8 Mansions Feng Shui (also known as I Ching Trigram Feng Shui) and Large Landscape Feng Shui. Metaphysical Feng Shui comprises Flying Star and I Ching Feng Shui, and can affect your luck for a short time. By combining both of these different styles the accuracy of the consultation will be increased.

WHY IS FENG SHUI CALLED “WIND AND WATER”?

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he reason why this art was called Feng Shui or Wind and Water is something that very few people understand. However, we will reveal the hidden meaning behind the name.

The two forces of wind and water are the destroyer and creator of chi respectively. Water: Chi is created by water, through the process of evaporation. The scientific explanation of this is that, as a substance - in this case water - changes from liquid to vapour, it goes through a chemical reaction at a molecular level generating and releasing energy. This energy is chi. The ancient Chinese knew of this centuries before it was discovered by modern science. Wind: The way chi is destroyed by wind is more straightforward. The wind simply blows the chi away, dispersing and moving it from one place to another. If an area is affected by strong winds, then it will have very bad Feng Shui because the chi will be unable to settle. Therefore the area will not benefit from any chi that is to be found there.

HOW DOES "CHI" RELATE TO FENG SHUI ?

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lthough it is an ancient art, Feng Shui is built on sound scientific principles supported by modern physics and the understanding of energy.

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This energy is known as chi to the Chinese and electromagnetic energy to scientists. Feng Shui is an ancient system devised to study and change the effects this electromagnetism has on our daily lives. Knowledge of this energy allows us to orientate our surroundings to be in harmony with the electromagnetic field of the earth. The blood inside our bodies contains iron, which as a metal is affected by magnetic fields. If the magnetic fields inside a building are compatible with our own, the environment will have positive effects on our health, concentration, relationships and financial success. If the magnetic fields are incompatible, the effects will be negative. Feng Shui has been described as acupuncture for the home. The reason for this is that in the body chi (energy) flows along paths known as meridians. When there is a blockage in the meridian, illness develops and the pressure points have to be manipulated to remove the blockage and restore health. The energy flowing all around us is no different. It needs to flow freely. If a blockage is caused by an incorrectly designed building, then the energy will stagnate. This leads to poor health, lack of concentration resulting in accidents and bad decisions, depression, arguments and tension in and around the building, all of which will create a miserable home environment or financial disaster for a business. However, a well designed building based on Feng Shui principles will have the opposite effect, making people feel healthy and full of vitality, able to concentrate better and make well-informed decisions. This will create higher productivity for a company and better relationships in a household. This type of environment leads to a happy home or a prosperous business. By using Feng Shui, you can avoid the problems of an incorrectly designed building and transform your home or business into an ideal environment that will enhance your well-being and financial prosperity.

WHO CREATED FENG SHUI?

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here are many theories about the origins of Feng Shui, but no one really knows who created it or has seriously attempted to answer this question.

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However, Living Buddha Sheng-Yen Lu explained to me that Feng Shui was created by “beings” from another dimension called “THE SOUND AND LIGHT HEAVEN”: “Actually, these“beings” were the progenitors of modern man and their knowledge still surpasses that of contemporary science. “These “beings” had many supernatural powers and when they travelled through space, they saw the beautiful planet Earth and decided to explore it. “However, once they tasted the fruits of this planet, their bodies became too heavy to leave this dimension. After a few generations, their supernatural powers were obscured by desire and material cravings. One of the supernatural powers that they possessed was the ability to see all the energies of the Earth and those of other planets in this solar system. “As a result of this, they could choose a place in which to live that was both good and safe for them, thus avoiding the negative energies produced by the elements and radiation from the planets. “Even animals have this basic instinct, for example: •Cattle crowd in towards the hedgerow when a storm is imminent. Farmers can observe this and sometimes benefit from this extra sensory perception of their animals. •Salmon return to their breeding grounds, although how they do so is still largely inexplicable. •Swallows migrate each winter to Africa even though first timers have never been there before. “Before their supernatural powers became too weak, they recorded all this information so it could be passed on to subsequent generations. Only through meditation (i.e. to still your mind so that no thoughts arise) is it possible to re-awaken these latent supernatural powers!” This answer really shocked me, but it also explained why people were so intelligent in ancient times, leaving as a legacy something that was to become the I Ching. However, the ancient Chinese were not the only ones. In India, Egypt and Mesopotamia, it has been recorded 3000 years ago that gods from space came to Mesopotamia, leaving superior knowledge written in a language known as Sumer. At that time, these were the world’s most culturally and scientifically advanced countries. The most accomplished Feng-Shui Masters did not even need a Feng Shui compass. By using their third eye, they could see the different energies, spirits and other dimensions. 9


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Nevertheless, this story about the origins of Feng Shui is just another legend. No one can prove who created Feng Shui, just as no one can go to the Sound & Light heaven in their physical form, therefore your own beliefs will determine whether you believe it or not. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT IMPORTANT. THE REAL ISSUE IS WHETHER THE FENG SHUI TECHNIQUES WORK. Nowadays, many people criticise Feng Shui. These people are basing their opinions on their own experience of Feng Shui. However, you cannot make a judgement on an art that has lasted over 4000 years unless you have the full picture. The most important factor in making a judgement is to find a good consultant or Master of Feng Shui and observe the results of several different consultations. In any profession you have practitioners of different abilities. For example, you would not judge the whole medical profession on the ability of one doctor, just as you would not judge medical science on the results of one unsuccessful treatment of a patient. Certain medicines work for some people and not others. This is the same with Feng Shui. Some people will achieve good results and others won’t. However, you must base any judgement on the complete picture - not just one isolated experience!

WHO USES FENG SHUI?

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rom ancient China to the present day, emperors, governments and businesses have all used Feng Shui. In the past it was also used in the West, but was known as ‘Geomancy’.

In the East, most buildings of any importance are built after consulting a Feng Shui expert. In fact many government buildings, shops, restaurants, offices, banks and even many of the Stock Exchanges around the world are currently using Feng Shui. After completing this Feng Shui Course you could even find yourself working on a consultancy basis for some of the most successful business organisations in the world - the major Japanese corporations who harness this system to promote harmonious working conditions and co-operation between workers. It is used by these corporations in the design and positioning of buildings and the co-ordination of various departments. This results in good morale, ambience, company loyalty and improved productivity - all the things for which Japanese companies are famous. This proves the validity of Feng Shui.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF FENG SHUI

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eng Shui has existed as a system for nearly 3000 years in China. We have already discussed how this art was created, and it was obviously practiced in one form or another before it was documented and made into a formalised system. After a further 2000 years Feng Shui spread to other parts of the Far East, where it continues to flourish. The reason why Feng Shui or Geomancy survived and flourished in China after it was originated, but perished elsewhere, is probably due to the Chinese people’s close relationship with the land because of their dependence on farming. The other advanced civilisations lost their connection with the land as they built larger cities. Being reliant on the land for their livelihood meant the Chinese people’s well-being was closely linked to Feng Shui principles and natural phenomena. As the success of a farmer was dependent on a good site, with protection from the harsh north winds, good relief, irrigation and without obstructions that would not allow chi to flow freely, Feng Shui was very important to him. However, finding a good site was not always easy and some people had to settle for less than perfect land. It was here that a Feng Shui master was employed to suggest ways to optimise the flow of chi. Feng Shui was therefore used to aid a prosperous life, and was applied to both the living and the dead. Graveyard Feng Shui was also employed to determine the best burial sites for the deceased - as it was believed that their own lives were affected by their dead ancestors. This is not as far fetched as it may seem, even if you do not believe in the spirit of a person. It can be explained scientifically by the shared chromosomes in the DNA which relatives would have. When reduced to its simplest atomic level, DNA, like everything else in the universe, is nothing more than energy. Therefore the way that chi (energy) affected a dead ancestor could also affect a living relative. Most Chinese burial sites are sited on south-facing hillsides to protect them from harsh north winds and smooth contours to allow the chi to flow freely. Ravines, hollows, and rocky and exposed sites are avoided. Although Feng Shui has been practiced in China for thousands of years, many of the ancient texts have been lost. Two of the most important surviving books are “The Burial Classics” 11


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and “The Yellow Emperor’s Dwelling Classic”. These two books still influence Feng Shui Masters to the present day. One point worth noting is that although many texts have been lost, the actual knowledge is still accessible. We mentioned previously that through meditation, one can regain the powers of perception that the creators of Feng Shui possessed. As Feng Shui is strongly linked to spiritual training, there are a few Masters who have regained this lost wisdom. Feng Shui flourished throughout the centuries in China - in particular the Ming and Sun Dynasties. This was the golden age of Feng Shui, with many famous Masters practising and many classic books being written during this period. At this time the Feng Shui Master, known as a hsien-sheng, was highly respected for his knowledge that would take many years to learn. The ancient cities during this period were built on Feng Shui principles. For example Yan Shan - the capital during the Ming period - was situated so that it benefited from the chi flowing from Kunlan. The “Azure Dragon“ was on the left and “White Tiger” on the right and the Song Shan mountains provided protection at the back. The entire Forbidden City was also built during the Ming Dynasty by the Emperor, and was planned and built strictly on the principles of Feng Shui. Over the centuries the ancient Chinese made many philosophical and scientific progressions that led to the development and advancement of Feng Shui. •In the twelfth century B.C. the cycle of the 5 elements (5 energies) was established. These are the elements or energies of metal, wood, water, fire and earth. These energies explain the alchemical reactions that give rise to the creative and destructive processes of the universe. •In the second century A.D., the Chinese established an astronomical and astrological system including all the planets of the solar system and the major stellar constellations. •A major development occurred in the eighth century A.D., when the Chinese compass was invented. This was incorporated into a divination board showing various elemental, planetary and stellar information that become known as the Luopan or Feng Shui compass. •The Luopan was further enhanced a hundred years later in the ninth century A.D., when a special compass was created for positioning burial sites for Graveyard Feng Shui. 12


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•In the twelfth century A.D., other correspondences were added, so that the compass could be used for the positioning of houses. This became known as Living Environment Feng Shui. Today, a Feng Shui Master is likely to look like any professional businessman, wearing a suit and tie, and often commanding a high fee for his services. However, his knowledge is still to be highly regarded and is just as valuable now as it ever was.

SYMBOLISM IN FENG SHUI

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ymbols are used extensively in Feng Shui, none more so than that of the dragon. This mythical animal is the symbol of heaven, yang energy and male fertility. In Feng Shui it is used to represent mountains and hills. Chi flowing down a hill is seen as the dragon’s blood, as are streams and rivers. Ridges on a mountain represent the dragon’s arteries, which channel the chi. Various rock formations are represented by other animals. These can influence an area in a certain way based on the character of the animal in question, which could be a predator or a protector. Water is another source of chi which is carried over the surface of the earth. Rivers are also symbolised by dragons. The curves and shape of a river, as well as the direction of its flow and the positioning of a building in relation to it, can mean the difference between disaster and success. Therefore the water dragon needs to be under control.

THE TRUE VALUE OF FENG SHUI

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here are many factors involved in determining a person’s success in this life. Good Feng Shui is an important element - but it is only one of several, including: - FATE

- LUCK

- FENG SHUI

- GOOD MERIT

- HARD WORK

The most important factor other than Feng Shui is one’s luck. This is the reason why Feng Shui Masters are not all millionaires. It is because it is not their fate to be financially successful or because their luck has not yet come. The chart on the following page show the results of a combination of these two factors. 13


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LUCK

FENG SHUI

RESULT

Good

Good

You will be catapulted to achieve great success.

Good

Bad

Your success will be hampered by setbacks.

Bad

Good

You will not have too many problems.

Bad

Bad

Disaster is just around the corner waiting to happen.

This is something one must bear in mind and point out to potential clients. You cannot judge a Feng Shui Master on their personal wealth! Even if they are not rich, they may still have expert knowledge.Conversely, a rich Feng Shui Master may have just been lucky. His actual knowledge and skills may not be very good. This is like a “Good Luck Doctor” whose patients are all nearly better when he comes to treat them. Because of this they make a quick recovery and his reputation as a healer becomes well known. However, it is just due to his luck or fate that they come to him when they are nearly better. So, finding a good Feng Shui Master is very difficult because it is something that can greatly improve your quality of life. For this reason, to find a genuine Feng Shui Master is very lucky. Your own fate may determine whether you find a good Master or not. As wealth or reputation are not reliable indicators as to the ability of a Feng Shui Master, you should look carefully at his or her character. When you do find someone reliable, then it is worth paying that little bit extra in terms of money and effort in arranging a consultation. Even if the cost is more than the normal market value, you must take into consideration how much importance you place on your health, relationships and business. Are these things worth more than a few hundred pounds to you? If so, paying more for a genuine Master is worth it, because just as Feng Shui can help you to be successful, if done badly it can also destroy you. So seek out a genuine Master and be prepared to pay for his experience. Remember: “One diamond is worth more than 100 stones”. Feng Shui is not everything, but it can certainly make your life a lot easier.

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2001 YEARLY FLYING STAR - NO 8 IN THE CENTRE Great prosperity Great prosperity Busy area

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Conflict area

5 Won & 2 chi Won

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Trouble area

Year God (Jupiter)

Occasional financial prosperity

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3 sha

Illness area

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Some prosperity

7 3 5 6 8 1 2 4 9 Constant financial prosperity

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2 Facing sha

Broken year

Good news area

NW

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Travelling & gambling area

Great prosperity

Study area Great prosperity

KEY: VERY GOOD AREA GOOD STARS

7-8-9

GOOD AREA

FAIR AREA

NEUTRAL STARS

1-4-6

BAD AREA

BAD STARS

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YEAR 2000 FLYING STAR PREDICTIONS

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t the beginning of the year 2000, Master Wong used Flying Star Feng Shui to make predictions for the year ahead. In this section of the book we give examples to illustrate how accurate they were.

“This is the year of the Golden Dragon - signifying that a lot of things will be changing. In Feng Shui the no. 9 star is in the centre. • This year will be very good for the internet/computer/electronics business. The Arts, Education and Religion will prosper too. • Wars will continue, and there will be rioting around the world. There will be a lot of disasters involving fire and explosions. Some places will have flooding, others drought. • It is advisable for people to sleep or for the position of your front door to be in the S.E. / E. / & CENTRE area . This will help the occupants of a household financially. • Sleeping in a west direction will lead to constant illness, and if your house or place of work is sitting south or north you will have a lot of conflict and trouble. The Bank of England and politicians in Westminister will therefore face a great deal of problems. • If you have a shop with a door facing northeast, you should be on the lookout for robbers. •This year the Year God (Jupiter) is in the south east area. Therefore you should avoid doing decoration that involve knocking or banging, otherwise it may cause you accidents.”

YEARLY FLYING STAR: NO.9 IN THE CENTRE

SE YEAR GOD

Constant Financial Prosperity

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Conflict

TROUBLE

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BAD YEAR

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GOOD AREAS : S.E. / E. & CENTRE BAD AREAS : NORTH < 5 > Big Trouble WEST < 2 > Illness NORTH EAST NEUTRAL AREAS : / SOUTH & S.W. & N.W. 16


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YEAR 2000 FLYING STAR PREDICTIONS - A REVIEW To quote Master Wong:

“THIS MEANS THAT THIS YEAR WILL BE VERY GOOD FOR THE INTERNET/COMPUTER/ELECTRONICS BUSINESS. THE ARTS, EDUCATION AND RELIGION WILL PROSPER TOO.” 1) BUSINESS AOL and Time Warner have sealed their $100bn merger, after gaining final regulatory approval. The deal will create the world's largest media company. The AOL-Time Warner merger brings together America's largest internet service provider with some of the best-known names in entertainment, including CNN, HBO and Warner Brothers music. Competitors and regulators fear that the two companies together might be able to shut out competitors as new faster cable-based internet services are rolled out. When the deal was first announced, AOL shares were trading at $72.875, valuing the union at almost $164 billion.

(2) ARTS Tate Modern: A great new home for art. Tate Modern is Britain's new national museum of modern art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, Tate Modern displays the Tate collection of international modern art from 1900 to the present day. Built at a cost of £20, and free to the public, it has been a massive success. In its first week of opening Tate Modern attracted 120,000 visitors per day, whilst the Millenium Dome, built at a cost of £750m, struggled to get even 20,000 per day.

(3) EDUCATION Union leaders accept teachers' pay deal. Teachers were offered a three-year pay deal, after lengthy negotiations. Teachers will also be given more professional autonomy within their 35-hour working week. A new winding-down scheme will be introduced for those approaching retirement, while the probationary period for new teachers will be reduced to one year.

(4) RELIGION Largest ever religious gathering MORE than 70 million people, the largest gathering of humanity in history, attended an Indian religious festival where hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims plunged into the cold waters of the Ganges to wash away their sins The Great Jubilee of the Year 2000 - Pope focuses on Spiritual Quest in Search of the Trinity In 2000, John Paul II explained Christianity's mystery of mysteries, the Holy Trinity. The year's series of Wednesday audiences were dedicated to the exploration of this cornerstone of the faith. The Pontiff made it very clear that this mystery is not "an arid truth confined to the intellect," but a "life that 17


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resides in us and sustains us." It is a "mystery that infinitely surpasses us," but that at the same time is "the reality closest to us, as the source of our being... More intimate than my most intimate," as Augustine of Hippo said (354-430). The Pope admitted that this was an "arduous but fascinating" quest that must be the culmination of the journey made over the last few years, which were dedicated to reflect on Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Father. The Great Jubilee of the Year 2000 is precisely that: "the contemplation of the mystery of God." 1,000 Participate in First Jubilee of Governors and Parliamentarians Politicians were not forgotten in the plans for the Jubilee. The Vatican stated that it understands that the men and women who decide policy have a unique opportunity to improve life for all citizens. To celebrate the first Jubilee of Governors and Parliamentarians the Jubilee Committee planned a special pilgrimage of preparation. The pilgrimage began on October 26 in Bethlehem. 1,000 politicians from all over the world travelled the length of the Mediterranean, in St.Paul's footsteps, until they arrived in Rome on November 5 for the Jubilee in the Vatican. Bishop Crescenzio Sepe, secretary general of the Vatican Jubilee Committee, recalled that the Holy Year must be an opportunity to reflect on the direction of historical and social evolution and the way these can be improved and corrected. The Bishop also mentioned the surprising interest that the world of politics has shown in the Jubilee of Governors and Parliamentarians and hoped that this initiative would become a traditional event in future Holy Years.

(5) “THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND POLITICIANS IN THEREFORE FACE A GREAT DEAL OF PROBLEMS”.

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A) THE BANK OF ENGLAND This year saw continuing problems for the Bank of England, as its political independence from the Treasury was again undermined by Chancellor Gordon Brown, the man who had originally granted them that supposed autonomy. Gordon Brown continued his policy of selling the Bank’s gold reserves at low prices, supposedly to help alleviate the debt of the developing world. Much of the gold has been replaced with holdings in foreign currency. There was a great deal of media speculation that this activity was really a pre-cursor to joining the European Monetary Union. Most members have already reduced their holdings, as part of their entry to ERM. ERM members can only make reserve disposals with the permission of the European Central Bank. The World Gold Council gave this reaction: "The irony is that Gordon Brown, leading the charge on behalf of IMF gold sales - purportedly to assist debt relief in poor countries - damaged the price of by proposing to sell some of the UK's reserves in advance." "The damaging reverberations of such a symbolically-charged action by the Treasury are now being felt felt not only in the UK, but in a number of the 41 so-called Heavily Indebted Poor Countries in Africa and elsewhere." "With each $1 drop in the price of an ounce of gold, these developing countries suffer real economic damage." "The drop in the price of gold on Friday as a result of the UK Treasury's announcement immediately wiped off $150 million from the annual export earnings of Sub-saharan Africa." 18


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"The decision to sell gold and hold official UK reserves overwhelmingly in foreign currencies betrays a failure to consider the reasons why gold has always been considered an important defensive asset in the long term." Other Banking problems - Branch closures Amid a wave of negative publicity, Barclays bank closed 172 branches across Britain without consultation, leaving many customers in towns and rural areas with no local banking .

B) POLITICS Last year the UK government had many problems, we have listed only a few of them below: Party Funding There were a series of embarassing funding scandals for the government last year. Firstly a national newspaper revealed that Tony Blair's private office was financed to the tune of £500,000 in secret donations by wealthy sponsors. Then, early in 2001 there was more controversy for Labour when bypassed its own "anti-sleaze" laws by banking a £2 million donation from a mystery backer, just weeks before new regulations require details of gifts to be disclosed. The party initially refused to disclose the name of the donor despite having pledged greater openness about political donations, but were later forced to back down. London and local elections This year’s local election results were the worst for Labour since 1992. Over 500 seats were lost to the Tories and Lib-Dems. In Labour's "heartlands" the results were catastrophic with seats that have been safe for decades being lost. There was also disaster for the Government in the London mayoral election. The official Labour candidate Frank Dobson only managed to come a distant third with 12% of the first preference votes, just beating the Lib-Dems on 11%, and far behind the Tories with 26% of the first preference votes and the winner Ken Livingstone who got 38% of the first preference votes. Petrol Crisis This year saw undoubtedly the biggest crisis the current British government has so far faced in office. An 8 day blockade of fuel depots in protest at rising petrol costs brought the country to a near standstill, costing the government millions in lost revenue. It followed a similar wave of protests across Europe. The Millenium Dome The Government faced a year of constant media and political pressure over its involvement in the Millenium Dome project. The Dome was supposed to be the centrepiece of the governments millenium celebrations, but suffered a series of setbacks and scandal, from the sacking of the Chief Executive, to the outcry over the huge amounts of public money that the project continued to be given. Visitor numbers fell well below the 12m the attraction needed to break even. Tony Blair and Michael Heseltine, the politician who commissioned the dome, were both forced to publicly admit that the project had been a flop. 19


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The final controversy was over the sale of the dome and the site. Original buyers Nomura pulled out over purported financial irregularities and lack of co-operation from government ministers. Now the Dome site is valued at just £70m, a fraction of the £800m plus that has been spent on the project. Repeal of Section 28 The government suffered a series of heavy defeats in the House of Lords over plans to reverse laws banning local authorities from promoting homosexuality. They eventually invoked the little use Parliament Act, previously used only in times of extreme emergency, to force the change in law. A handful of Labour peers also rebelled against a government whip to oppose repeal of the clause, which set Downing Street on a collision course with church leaders and family campaigners. Balkans war syndrome health problems It emerged that twelve British troops who served in the former Yugoslavia plan to sue the Ministry of Defence after suffering "Balkans war syndrome" health problems such as cancer, neurological and immune system defects and reproductive system damage. A report in the Sunday Times newspaper said doctors had linked the symptoms to exposure to depleted uranium in anti-tank missiles used during the conflict. Northern Ireland Peace Process Little progress was made in the Northern Ireland peace talks in 2000, with the overall situation becoming even more tense. The situation reached a stalemate with the British Government at odds with the IRA over the issue of the decomissioning of arms.

Mounting problems for the National Health Service The NHS was under severe pressure this year with waiting lists growing ever longer, staff shortages, and a series of scandals leading to concerns over standards. Baby organ scandal The latest in a series of scandals involving human organs erupted as Health secretary Alan Milburn ordered an urgent inquiry into allegations that hospital staff were ordered to dump a stockpile of organs from dead babies and adults. NHS workers at King's Mill Centre in Nottinghamshire say they were told to throw foetuses, babies' brains, hearts and other vital organs into clinical waste bags for disposal.

(6) NATURAL DISASTERS To quote Master Wong,

”WARS WILL CONTINUE, AND THERE WILL BE RIOTING AROUND THE WORLD. THERE WILL BE A LOT OF DISASTERS INVOLVING FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS. SOME PLACES WILL HAVE FLOODING, OTHERS DROUGHT.” Of course there will always be wars and natural disasters in different parts of the world. However, the type of disaster that will occur each year is not so easy to forecast. We have included a summary of the natural disasters that took place in the year 2000. I am sure you will be amazed at the predictions that Master Wong gave at the beginning of the year which were entirely based on Flying Star Feng Shui.

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Significant Global Weather and Climate Events for 2000 January 2000 Numerous snowstorms hit parts of northern and central China during the month across the provinces of Qinghai, Inner Mongolia and Xingiang. News reports indicate that several hundred thousand people were affected and over one million livestock perished. Direct economic loss was reported at 24 million U.S. dollars. Flooding and landslides associated with heavy rainfall during the first week of January hit southwestern Brazil, causing 28 fatalities and displacing some 39,000 people. Severe cold affected parts of India during the month--nearly 300 people died from the cold, mainly in eastcentral India near the Nepal border. A snowstorm also affected the east coast of the U.S. during the month and shut down airports, closed the federal government, and left hundreds of thousands temporarily without power. Record snowfalls were reported in several areas, including the 20.3 inches of snow at the RaleighDurham Airport in North Carolina. February 2000 Tornadoes ripped through southwest Georgia shortly after midnight on the 14th, killing 19 people and injuring more than 100. The town of Camilla, GA in Mitchell County was the hardest hit area. Insured losses were estimated to be $25 million. Tropical systems caused deadly flooding rains in Mozambique, Botswana, South Africa, and Swaziland during the months of February and March 2000. Media reports indicate that this was the worst flooding across southern Africa in nearly 50 years, with estimates of several thousand deaths. In Mongolia, where temperatures were 4 degrees below the long term average for the December 1999-February 2000 period, heavy snow and severe cold killed more than three million livestock. March 2000 During spring 2000, China experienced frequent dust storms. Twelve sand and dust storms affected northern China in the spring period, with eight of these storms affecting Beijing, China. Flooding continued in Mozambique, with one location reporting over 55 inches of rainfall during February through March. In Botswana, 60,000 people were left homeless by floods caused by four weeks of heavy rain. Tornadoes and severe storms moved across Fort Worth, Texas on March 28, resulting in five deaths and over $450 million in damages. One of the fatalities was the result of large hail. April 2000 Hot and dry conditions spread from parts of the Middle East across the Indian subcontinent with drought conditions across parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and India. Media reports indicate that a heat wave adversely affected the many people made homeless by last year's October cyclone in India. The lack of shelter and poor quality of temporary housing made it difficult for people to escape the heat. Drought conditions, or prolonged periods of dryness leading to crop failure, occurred in 11 of India's 25 states affecting 80 million people, mostly in the northern half of India. The national government warned that food grain production would drop by up to 30 percent, and oil seed crops would be cut in half in some of the hardest hit areas. Also, flooding due to heavy rains over the late winter and early spring hit Hungary for the second year in a row. The Hungarian government declared parts of eastern Hungary a disaster area with flooding occurring along the Tisza river. May 2000 The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (GFDRE) estimated that 8 million people were affected by the drought, primarily in the southern and southeastern portions of the country. The failure of the secondary harvest, or belg season, affected as many as 10 million people. Also, firefighters struggled to hold the line against fires whipped by furious winds that raced through 400 homes in New Mexico in the United States. 21


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June 2000 Flooding and mudslides caused much damage and loss of life in Central and South America in early June. Thirteen people died in Guatemala due to torrential rains which triggered mudslides across the northern part of the country. Floods also hit central Mexico in the Mexico City area, where five people died east of Mexico City in the Chalco Valley area. A drought spreading across north China left at least 3.2 million people short of water, brought out swarms of locusts, and threatened hundreds of thousands of farmers with economic ruin. Also, in west central China in Qinghai province on the northern Tibetan plateau, government reports indicated that 1.2 million people were affected by drought. July 2000 A ridge of high pressure from Saharan Africa brought a scorching heat wave to southeast Europe breaking century-old records in early July. The heat wave claimed at least twelve lives across the region. Temperatures reached as high as 111 degrees F (43.9C) in locations across Turkey, Greece, Romania, and Italy. The hottest station was in south central Bulgaria with a temperature of 113 F (45.0 C). Greece suffered hundreds of fires as a result of the heat and the dry weather, with Samos Island reporting one-fifthof the island burned. It was also quite hot and dry in parts of the south central U.S. and into the western states. A heat wave blanketed the southern United States, with many states suffering from 1-2 weeks of 100+ temperatures. A strong tornado, unusually strong for Canada, struck a campsite in Alberta on July 14, killing 11 people. August 2000 Super Typhoon Billis crossed Taiwan and China during the month. The storm caused loss of life and widespread flooding in both regions. In Nepal, landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains killed 122 people since the seasonal monsoon began in June. In India, heavy rain caused the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries to overflow. The torrential rains left 2.5 million people homeless and killed over 300 in eastern India. In contrast, Iraq has suffered from a severe water shortage for the last two years. This year’s drought is worse than the 1999 drought and is believed to be the most severe drought recorded in the past 100 years. September 2000 The western fire season across the U.S. during the April-September period burned nearly 7 million acres with over $2 billion in damages and fire control costs. The drought and heat wave in the south-central and southeastern U.S. during the same period caused over $4 billion in losses to agriculture and related industries. Flooding continued in southeast Asia. Early monsoon rains that began in July wrought havoc along the Mekong river and its tributaries running through Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. More than 4.5 million people were affected, most severely in the large delta in southeastern Cambodia and southern Vietnam, where the Mekong meanders before feeding into the South China Sea. The flooding was the worst in decades along the Mekong River in Cambodia and flooding continued through October 2000. In Italy, flooding due to a weekend of heavy rains left several hamlets isolated and caused massive floods along the country's coastline. New flooding killed more than 700 people in eastern India and Bangladesh during the month. Rescue workers used boats and military helicopters to help some of the millions of people washed out of their homes by floods. October 2000 A series of storms hit the western European continent in October, and at mid-month various media sources reported that southeast England was suffering from its worst flooding in years. From the Rhone valley in France to the Po valley in northern Italy, the death toll from floods and landslides reached 28, with 19 reported as missing. Twenty-one deaths were confirmed in Italy, and 7 were confirmed in Switzerland. In the US, drought conditions worsened in the southeast. Some stations in the Carolinas reported no rainfall for the entire month. Typhoon Xangsane brought death and destruction to the Philippines in late October, and whirled across the South China Sea into Taiwan. The storm in Taiwan left 62 dead, and officials estimate that the storm did U.S. $2.03 billion in damage to valuable farmland and crops in Taiwan. Hurricane Keith hit 22


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Belize, Nicaragua, and Mexico, with up to 22 inches of rain reported, and more than 30 fatalities. November 2000 Media sources reported that Typhoon Bebinca left 24 dead and 4 missing after hitting the Philippines. Government offices, schools and financial markets reportedly closed as flood waters inundated Manila. The “Big Island” of Hawaii was pounded by heavy thunderstorms at the beginning of the month. Localised heavy rains across the eastern half (windward side) of the "Big Island" of Hawaii gave Hilo 27.24 inches of rain in a 24-hour period. The rains flooded numerous homes, forcing dozens of families to evacuate. In addition, several landslides were reported on Hawaii Belt Highway, and schools and most businesses were closed. At least 151 people were killed by torrential rains, floods, and landslides ravaging Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia during late November. December 2000 Widespread heavy rains with flooding and landslides killed several hundred people in Southeast Asia in November and December. The flooding was most severe over parts of Indonesia and the worst that region had experienced since the 1940's. Parts of the southeastern U.S. received accumulating snow in early December. The western areas near and along the Appalachian mountains received 1 to 7 inches of snow in some locations, while a storm along the coast dropped up to 15 inches of snow on the coastal plain of North Carolina. In Mongolia, early snows this season killed almost 16,000 head of livestock and forced thousands of families to migrate to save herds from another devastating winter.

SUMMARY FOR YEAR 2000 PREDICTIONS This is not meant to be an exhaustative report on every significant event of 2000, and indeed the topics we have mentioned do not seek to cover every aspect of what occurred over the course of the year; but rather to bring the major events to your attention. We’re sure that you know of many others that could have been included!

RESEARCH SOURCES www.vnunet.com www.labournet.org.uk www.red-star-research.org.uk www.ananova.com www.SilentMajority.co.uk www.telegraph.co.uk www.bbc.com www.thetimes.com www.ncdc.noaa.gov www.meto.gov.uk www.itn.co.uk www.guardianunlimited.co.uk www.worldnews.com www.mediauk.com

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YEAR 2001 FLYING STAR PREDICTIONS CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SNAKE

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any people portray the snake as having ‘evil intentions’. The snake is cold-blooded which is the reason why it can be very cruel. At the same time the snake is very particular in whatever endeavour they undertake. With the utmost detail and careful planning, they usually come out on top. The snake shows much determination with the will to succeed in whatever they do. Although strong willed, the snake is also quite flexible, able to change at any moment in order to adapt to any situation. The snake is eager to please all sides in order to get what they want. If you dare to stand in a snake’s path, he will most definitely not hesitate to snap back at you with his venomous fangs. And should you continue to struggle, he would not think twice to swallow you whole. A typical snake that has openly exemplified this type of behaviour is non other than the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. If you even think of stepping on a snake’s tail, or even that of his family, he would have you charged and sentenced at the drop of a hat. For instance, the policeman who arrested Tony Blair’s son for underage drinking recently was himself arrested for alleged possession of drugs. It was reported in The Sunday Telegraph (7/1/2001) that his colleagues believe that he may have been under pressure for his ‘heavy handedness’ in arresting the Prime Minister's eldest son. The ticket inspector who made Cherie Blair, the Prime Minister's wife, pay a £10 penalty for travelling on a train without a ticket has been sacked. Arthur Harriott, 39, claimed in an interview with The Sunday Telegraph (31/12/2000) that he had been victimised by Thameslink, his employer, because his confrontation with Mrs Blair had damaged the train company's image. Other than being very protective of their family, snakes are true survivors. Get the better of him and he will undoubtedly come back to prove himself right. Due to the Year God (Jupiter’s) influence this year, year of the snake people might have a hard time, being more prone to accidents. Snake people should therefore beware in order to prevent such occurrences. More than a few bad stars surround snake people this year. Snake’s should take care of their health, as this might otherwise cause some concern. It would be advisable for snake people to avoid any risks involved with business or gambling, especially where the stock market is concerned. Although experiencing difficulties this year, snake people also are affected by two lucky stars which will help to alleviate hard times. In Flying Star Feng Shui the No. 8 star is in the centre of the grid. The element for this star is earth which represents money. It is advisable for people not to sleep in the south west or north east areas of their house due to the negative influence of the stars. 24


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If you would like a talisman to reduce the negative effects of ‘The Year God’ or a talisman for the ‘Broken Year’ area, you can send a self addressed envelope (inclusive of postage) to: Master Wong at 17- 19 Lever Street, London EC1V 3QU, United Kingdom, enclosing a donation (by obligation).

MASTER WONG’S PREDICTIONS

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ere are some of Master Simon Wong's predictions for the Year of the Snake (4thFebruary 2001 to 3rd February 2002): •Businesses that have to do with the element ‘metal’ will do well, for example the gold/ silver industries & money exchanges. •Anything that belongs to the ‘fire’ element such as computers, electronics, oil and the internet will also be quite successful this year. •Businesses that belong to the ‘earth’ element will prosper, for example property development. •Businesses that belongs to the ‘water’ element such as shipping, hotels etc. will suffer this year. •Businesses that belong to the ‘wood’ element such as clothing and printing will also face hard times. •Earthquakes and floods will be a major concern. The effects of global warming will also contribute to this. •Of course where there are humans living amongst one another, there will be wars. Flying Star Feng Shui is able to tell us where these wars will take place. This year in Africa especially there will be many wars. Countries in the east will also experience many conflicts, for example India and Pakistan. The Middle East will also have troubles. •The general election will go against current Prime Minister Tony Blair this year if he does not know how to protect himself from the Year God. He could easily lose the election even though he appears to have the advantage over William Hague.

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ABOUT CHINESE ASTROLOGY & TIME

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hinese Astrology uses many different conventions for describing time. For these to be useful to us we need to know how to convert them into the modern timescale. For example, The 12 Earthly Branches, shown below, are one of the methods used by the Chinese when talking about time In next year’s book we will give in depth explanations and translations of many Chinese Astrology concepts, and show you the right way to use them for practical purposes.

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ABOUT THE 12 ANIMAL SIGNS & THE YEAR GOD

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elow is a very common diagram that we use to find out the animal sign for a particular year. However, it is not so widely known that the diagram also shows which animal signs will experience the negative planetry influence of Jupiter in a particular year. This negative influence is what we mean when talk about “being against the Year God”. To finding the animals signs against the Year God for this year, Year of the Snake, we look for the signs corresponding to the snake which form an imaginary “cross” on the diagram. Directly opposite the snake is the pig. Those people born in the Year of the Pig are directly against the Year God, which means they will get the full force of Jupiter’s negative influence. To the sides are the monkey and the tiger. People born under these signs are slightly against the Year God, so the negative effect is not as strong.

Important note: When checking to see which animal sign belongs to a particular year, remember that the years correspond to the Chinese calender. The Chinese new year usually begins around the start of february on the Western calender. However, finding out when the signs change it is not always that simple. To be absolutely certain you need to know Chinese Astrology. This year the new Chinese year begins on the 24th January 2001, but until February 4th, any child born will still belong to the year of the Dragon. This is because in Chinese Astrology the 24 Solar Divisions (a measure of time) do not always coincide exactly with the Chinese calender - “ Li ch’un ” is on 4th of the February. Chinese Astrology tells us about the changing planetary influences, so it is this timescale that we follow to get the correct result. 27


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Pig people are directly against the Year God so they get the full effect of the negative influence of Jupiter and will require a talisman for protection. Being against the Year God is not something one should dismiss lightly. In Master Wong’s experience, particularly when combined with other negative astrological influences, it can be fatal. Statistically more people suffer from health problems, have accidents, court cases and die when they are against the Year God. This year, as last year, the Year God is in the south east. Therefore you should avoid doing decorating that involves knocking or banging, otherwise you may have an accident. Anyone against the Year God should go to their nearest temple and put their name on the Year God shrine. This is the traditional Chinese way of reducing the negative influence of the planet Jupiter and at the same time offering yourself greater spiritual protection. As mentioned, those directly against the Year God will also require a talisman to carry with them. If your local temple doesn't have a shrine for the Year God, send your name and a donation to our temple, Jen Wai Tong. We would be able to help you because we have the Year God shrine. When doing this a donation is offered to pay your respects to the Buddha for giving you protection. Even when you are on the Year God shrine and have a talisman, don’t expect that you will have no problems. You should try not to rush whenever possible, and not to take any unnecessary risks. However it is worth remembering that without this protection those problems would have been a lot worse. For example it might mean the difference between being hit by a bus or being hit by a bicycle!

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CHINESE CUSTOMS TO IMPROVE YOUR LUCK FOR THE YEAR 2001 1) Changing the Year God On The 24th December according to the Chinese Calender (18th Jan 2001 according to the western calender) the Year God (Jupiter) needs to be changed. The best time to do this will be between 9.00 am -1.00 pm. 2) Clean and decorate the house The 28th December is the most suitable time to clean and decorate your house according to the Chinese Calender (22th Jan 2001 according to the western calender). The best time to do this will be between 3.00 pm- 7.00 pm. 3) Thank the Kitchen God A suitable time to thank the Kitchen God is on the 18th December according to the Chinese Calender (24th Jan 2000 according to the western calender). The best time to do this will be between 1am-5am. There is a legend that the Kitchen God is from the Jade Emperor. He comes down on the 18th December to peoples houses and checks on what things they are doing. It is his job subsequently to report back to the Jade Emperor on the 24th December when their punishment or reward will be decided. If they do good things, they will get a reward, if they do bad things, they will get punished. These are the offerings for the Kitchen God : a) 3 amber incense sticks b) 2 red candles c) 3 small cups of chinese tea d) 3 small cups of rice wine e) 1 pair of chopsticks f) 8 fruits (Eg. 8 oranges, 8 apples, 4 apples or 4 pears etc) g) 8 sweets h) vegetarian dish of fried vegetables i) spiritual money paper j) 8 mochi (glutinous rice cakes), plain or with sweet fillings. These are offered to the Kitchen God so that when he tastes the sweet cake, he will say some sweet things about the family to the Jade Emperor. (This sounds a little bit like a bribe!) This is the order for the ceremony of making offerings to the Kitchen God: a) set up a small shrine for the Kitchen God in the kitchen b) put the offerings in front of the small shrine 30


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c) light the 2 red candles d) light the amber incense and put them in the incense holder e) visualise the offerings multiplying to fill up the whole sky f) place your hands palms together and make a number of wishes eg. for the business to be successful, good relationships, good health, no accidents whatsoever etc. g) burn the money paper That is the end of the ceremony. 4) Inviting the Money God into your home The Chinese Custom of inviting the Money God into your home can be done in order to bring prosperity and luck into the household. •The Money God is in the west and the Good News God is in the south. •To bring money and good luck for the year of the Snake you can walk towards the west and south directions between 01.00 and 05.00 or 11.00 and 13.00 on 24th January. •Depending whether it’s good luck or money you require, you can do either or both. •Afterwards you should go to the nearest temple to light the first incense of the year. Last year many of Master Wong’s western students tried the Chinese custom of inviting the Money God into the home to see if its effect would make any difference on their financial situations. They all agreed that their financial situations were definitely improved as a result of it. Inviting the Money God into your home is based on Flying Star Feng Shui and is purely scientific, relating to the influence of planetary radiation, whereas thanking the Kitchen God is a Chinese tradition and holds the belief that good luck will result from the offerings made. Thanking the Kitchen God is not based on science, however a positive effect can still be seen if one believes. This can be rationalised using psychology. Various western superstitions work in the same way. For instance hanging a horse shoe above your door will bring good luck or finding a four leaved clover gives good luck. It is important to realise the difference between science and psychology. Feng Shui is purely scientific, however a positive mind can also increase the good effects of Feng Shui. Even if people live in a place with good Feng Shui, if they are always thinking negative thoughts they will still cause themselves problems .

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Great prosperity Great prosperity Busy area

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or the Year 2001, flying star number 8 is in the centre. The number 8 star is the “busy future” star. It is mainly for money and business and can affect pay rises, new property,

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The number 8 star will be good for people whose yearly star is number 8, 7, 6, 5 and 2. But for the people whose yearly star is number 1, it will be no good. So, those people whose yearly flying star is number 1 need to place a white carpet in the centre. Number 8 star’s element belongs to Earth. So, if we want to make it more active, we have to use a red carpet or a red light bulb to use the Feng Shui 5 element productive cycle to generate more power. But don’t put any green colours or plants in the centre of your house.

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In Flying Star Feng Shui, flying star number 9 represents power for attracting partners, marriage, having children and attaining a better position at work. The number 9 star will be good for people whose yearly star is number 8, 2, and 5. For people whose yearly stars are numbers 6 or 7, it will be no good. Those people need to place a yellow carpet outside or inside the front door.

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In Flying Star feng shui, flying star number 5 represents all different kinds of problems, difficulties and failures. In this area, it is also not suitable to do any decoration work. And do not put any red colours in this area. Place 7 metal coins in this area to absorb some of the bad energy. The number 5 star will be good for no-one.

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In Flying Star Feng Shui, flying star number 3 represents conflict, fighting, court cases, losing money, thieves and robbery. The number 3 star will be good for people whose yearly star is number 9, 2 , 5 and 8. For people whose yearly stars are numbers 6 and 7, it will be no good. So, those people need to place a red carpet outside or inside the front door.

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or the house whose front door is in the south east, according to the 3 rounds, 9 fortune, flying star number 7 is there. As it the most active star it will be really busy and good for making money. So number 7 star is the most busy star of the year. It will be good for people whose yearly star is number 1. But for people whose yearly stars are numbers 3 and 4 it will be no good. So, those people will need to place a blue carpet outside or inside the front door.

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In Flying Star feng shui, flying star number 6 represents money but not actively, so it is only good for occasional financial success or a part-time job. The number 6 star will be good for people whose yearly star is number 1. But for people whose yearly stars are numbers 3 and 4 it will be no good. So, those people need to place a blue carpet outside or inside the front door.

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In Flying Star feng shui, flying star number 2 represents ill health. The number 2 star will be good for people whose yearly star is number 6 and 7. But for people whose yearly star is number 1 it will be no good. So those people need to place 7 old coins in the area to minimise the damage.

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HOW TO USE FENG SHUI ORNAMENTS TO MINIMISE DAMAGE AND INCREASE POSITIVE ENERGY

In traditional Chinese Feng Shui teaching, they concentrate on a few main points: • the location of the front door, bedroom & kitchen • the productive and destructive cycles of the five elements It is this second point that many modern books and teachers either gloss over or miss completely. However, it is absolutely vital to using Feng Shui in a practical way. Once you understand how the productive and destructive cycles work, and how to use them, you’ll be able to greatly influence the effects of the Feng Shui in your own environment. The Five Elements are: Fire, Earth, Water, Metal & Wood. The Productive Cycle of the 5 Elements: Fire produces carbon, which is the basis of earth. Earth generates and yields metal. When metal is heated it melts and therefore creates liquid or water. Water promotes plant growth and thereby creates wood. Wood burns to produce fire. The Destructive Cycle of the 5 Elements: Wood in the form of plants depletes the soil of nutrients thereby destroying earth. Earth absorbs water. Water extinguishes fire. Fire melts metal. Metal destroys wood by cutting it. When we use Feng Shui ornaments, we do so in accordance with the productive and destructive cycles of the 5 elements. Through this method we can use the ornaments to enhance the energy of the good areas or absorb the energy of the bad areas. For example, to enhance the positive energy of a good star whose element is fire, we could use some green dragons. Green represents wood, and as we know from the productive cycle of the 5 elements, wood produces (helps) fire. To minimise the negative effects of a bad star you can use the destructive cycle to destroy the problem element, or you can use the productive cycle to help strengthen the element that is being destroyed. Taking the wrong approach can cause negative effects, so before you can use this method you really need to have a deeper understanding of Feng Shui to recognise which is the correct method. Although we generally use traditional Chinese Feng Shui ornaments, if you have a thorough understanding of the science behind it you can create your own! If you have any questions on this subject click below and you can post a message in our Internet Feng Shui Club 43


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he following pages show the effects for each of the flying stars in 2001, and give suggestions for what you can do to enhance the good areas and minimise the bad. Most of the cures and enhancements that are suggested are based on the productive and destructive cycles of the five elements. However, although the positions of the stars are changing each year, each direction also has a fixed star number. So you need to have a good understanding of Flying Star Feng Shui to see what the best solution is.

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To improve this area, you can use 4 green dragons or 1 green 9-floor pagoda tower (miniature size). This year, this area is should be very good. The only problem is that it is affected by the “Broken Year”. If you wish to try to change it to be good, you’ll need to use some talismans and place the 4 green dragons or the green pagoda tower in the area. But if you don’t know how to minimise the damage, try not to sit or sleep in this area. This area is also good for money and fame, but before you can get the benefit you need to know how to minimise the damage.

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This year, the west area has a lot of bad stars and will create a lot of problems. So try not to sit or sleep in this area. To improve this area, you can use 2 white unicorns, which will stop the sha chi and bring the good luck in.

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So this year, the south west area has a lot of bad stars and will create a lot of problems. So try not to sit or sleep in this area. According to the old text books, “2 and 5 together will make it easy to have illness and the worst effect will be fatal and non-fatal accidents”. To improve this area, you can use 7 gold coins joined to a gold gourd which will minimise the damage. In ancient times the Chinese used a gourd for medicine. People who have their front door in this area need to hang up the coins and gourd above the door.

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This year, the south area is very good indeed and has a lot of good stars. So if you know how to use it, you can change this year’s luck. Although the number 3 flying star represents conflict and fighting, because it lands in the south, it will be not the case. The old text book says, “When the number 3 star flies into the south area, the good luck of the house will be regenerated again and make it busier”. To maximise this area, you can use 1 red vase filled with water, into which are placed 3 green bamboo sticks.

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The south east has a lot of good stars this year and will create a lot of good luck. The only problem is that the Year God Jupiter is in the SE area this year. So, don’t do any types of decoration or activities which require banging or knocking. You’ll also need the Year God talisman to put there. To further minimise the damage you can place 2 yellow or gold pei yao in this area.

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Number 6 star is a money star but is not active. This year, the east area has a lot of bad stars and will create a lot of problems. So try not to sit or sleep in this area because “3 Sha” is there. To minimise the damage in this area , you can use 3 black unicorns. This is because the number 6 star is metal and the east area is wood. So metal is destroying (chopping) wood and you need to use the productive cycle of the five elements to balance them We use the water element, because metal produces water, and so water strengthens the wood element (water is a blue, black or grey colour).

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This year the north east area has a lot of bad stars and will create illness. So, try not to sit or sleep in this area. To minimise the damage, you can use 7 gold coins joined to a gold gourd.

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Although we have been looking at the Flying Star Feng Shui for the whole year, to get the most powerful effects we can check the Feng Shui every month. The energy is constantly changing and this approach allows us to pinpoint the good and bad areas for each month. In order to do the Feng Shui monthly you need to be able to track the movements of the stars, and have a good understanding of what actions to take to enhance the good area and lessen the bad.

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ARTICLE: (written1997 By Master Simon Wong & Desmond Williams)

THE EMERGENCE OF FENG SHUI IN THE WESTERN WORLD WHAT IS FENG SHUI?

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eng Shui (similar to geomancy in the West) is a way of controlling the magnetic flow in the environment to increase your energy, fortune and well being. Many people have heard of this ancient art, but they don’t know exactly what Feng Shui is. In Chinese, Feng Shui means “Wind” and “Water”. The reason it is called Wind and Water is because energy is created by water when it evaporates. The scientific explanation of this is that, as a substance, in this case water, changes from liquid to vapour, it goes through a chemical reaction at a molecular level generating and releasing energy. This energy is chi. The ancient Chinese knew this centuries before it was discovered by modern science. The way chi is destroyed by wind is more straightforward. The wind simply blows the chi away, moving it from one place to another. If an area is affected by strong winds, then it will have very bad Feng Shui because the chi will be unable to settle. Therefore, the area will not benefit from any chi available. If we know how to manipulate the interaction of airflow (wind) and water (water vapour) we will know how to make our lives more balanced. This is not a “new age” spiritual fashion accessory, but an extremely advanced method of enhancing the individual’s well being for peace of mind. However, this can only be achieved if it is practiced properly. Feng Shui can be utilised for good or bad purposes according to the practitioner’s intention. Most people use Feng Shui to improve their relationships, health, financial situations, and to harmonise their lives. However, governments, businesses and those in major positions of power use Feng Shui to assure their longevity as well as to destroy their opponents with confrontational design. This is a political and business use of Feng Shui and the reason why TRUE Masters will only pass their knowledge directly to students of good character. This makes one realise that the many so called "experts" proliferating today are merely scratching the surface of an ancient culture that goes back 5000 years. Such people do not truly represent ‘The ancient science of Feng Shui’.

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he lack of understanding of this art, which is based on sound scientific principles, is dangerous to both the practitioner and client if misused. Feng Shui cannot be “imaginatively” interpreted, as so many recent advocates attempt to do. There are specific (absolute) mathematical formulae that never change which are based on the Chinese Taoist origin of the universe. They should therefore be followed accurately in order for the Feng Shui to work effectively. The misunderstood "Zen Master" mentality towards Feng Shui all too often produces new age mavericks. With an egotistical attitude to this ancient system, Feng Shui is then treated in the same way as geomantic traditions of other cultures. Although these cultures may bear similarities this is not necessarily Feng Shui. It is both confusing and misleading to Western practitioners seeking the real essence and meaning of Feng Shui. 54


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The best way to explain the logic of Feng Shui is in using mathematics and numerology. • 0 represents emptiness; • 1 represents the universe; • 2 represents the energies of Yin & Yang. Yin is represented by even numbers, while odd numbers represent Yang. Two things cannot function on their own - they need a third as medium to make them practical. For instance, two bricks are no use without cement. • 3 is therefore the creative process. Other examples are found in religion. In Christianity one has the Holy Trinity - the 3 forces of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. In Buddhism one has the Dharma Body, Transformation Body and Incarnation Body. • 4 represents the four directions and is shown on the Tai Chi symbol as the yin and yang, each with a small white dot of the opposite colour inside. This one Tai Chi symbol is comprised of 4 discrete parts. For practical purposes, we can look to the human body and see that the male contains elements of the femaleeg. the flat chest (a passive yin characteristic), and the female element of the male - breasts, - which are projecting and therefore of a yang nature. In our personalities too, we all have characteristics of the opposite sex to a greater or lesser degree. • 5 represents the centre. • 6 is explained below: • 6 represents the lowest level of Yin energy and this is why “666” is used to represent the devil in

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the Bible. • 7 represents the solar system. The Sun, Moon and the 5 element planets: Mercury (Water); Venus (Metal); Mars (Fire); Jupiter (Wood); Saturn (Earth). In ancient times they only knew of these 7 planets. Neptune, Uranus and Pluto were discovered more recently. 7 also represents completion. In the Bible, God created the Earth in 6 days, then rested on the 7th. In Buddhism, when someone is dying, if they chant the name of Amitabha Buddha for 7 days, then Amitabha Buddha will take their spirit to the Western Paradise.

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• 10 represents the complete cycle and the return to 0 (Emptiness). 1 is next to it, which means that the whole of the Universe is created again from 0. Therefore, maths and numerology can explain religion and philosophy. It is a universal language. So science and religion can work hand in hand. Feng Shui is the scientific way and uses maths to represent everything in the universe. In the Lok Shi, the way that numbers correspond is shown below: • 1 Represents the direction of North; the colour is white; the element is water; the relation is the middle son; it has the effect of moving and the body parts belong to the kidneys and the ears. • 2 Represents the direction of South West, the colour is black, the element is earth, the relation is the mother, it has the effect of illness and the body part belongs to the stomach. • 3 Represents the direction of East; the colour is green; the element is wood; the relation is the eldest son; it has the effect of conflict and the body parts belong to the liver and the legs. • 4 Represents the direction of South East; the colour is green; the element is wood; the relation is the eldest daughter; it has the effect of studying and the body parts belong to the breathing organs. • 5 Represents the centre; the colour is yellow; the element is earth; it has the effect of trouble and the body part belongs to the stomach. • 6 Represents the direction of North West; the colour is white; the element is metal; the relation is the father; it has the effect of power and the body part belongs to the head. • 7 Represents the direction of West; the colour is red; the element is metal; the relation is the youngest daughter; it has the effect of robbery and the body parts belong to the mouth and tongue. • 8 Represents the direction of North East; the colour is white; the element is earth; the relation is the youngest son; it has the effect of money and the body parts belong to the head and the back. • 9 Represents the direction of South; the colour is purple; the element is fire; the relation is the middle daughter; it has the effect of good news and the body parts belong to the eyes and the heart. In Lok Shi we place the yearly and monthly 9 stars into the 9 sectors. So, if we know the element of the star we can then find out both their productive and destructive nature. From this we are able to tell what will happen in the family. Of course, this is only a basic introduction to the use of the numbers. When one gets into the more advanced levels, where the Pa Qua, Lok Shi, River Map, Chinese Astrology and I Ching combine together, the numbers take on a much greater significance. This is why, in China, a number of experts several thousand years ago were able to give exact details of events in the distant future, even down to the time, place and to whom these events would take place. A number of prediction books still exist to this day and are astonishingly accurate. So, in Feng Shui you can use Lok Shi, River Map or I Ching calculations to find out the past, present and future without any the use of any spiritual techniques.

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THE FENG SHUI OF CANARY WHARF

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overnments and big businesses in China use Feng Shui to improve their situation; is this a trend that the West looks set to follow? To understand the application of Feng Shui in the U.K it is easier to look at well known examples where Feng Shui is used, such as Canary Wharf. Everyone has heard of Canary Wharf as a prominent centrepiece to the mid 1980's building boom in the heart of London's docklands. This was to be a new financial centre expanding out from the city, but why did this not occur? One thing many people do not know is that the developers used Feng Shui in designing Canary Wharf. Why, therefore, is Canary Wharf not busy? We know about Olympia and York's bankruptcy and the lack of business generated in the area. Is it that Feng Shui does not work or are there other factors that have not been taken into account? When one of my students mentioned to me that the developers had used Feng Shui, I had a look for myself for the reason behind the lack of business in the area. The building is sitting north and facing south which is good in terms of Feng Shui, meaning that the general luck of the building will not fluctuate too greatly. In front of the building there is a small park which attracts the chi, representing money. In Canary Wharf water on the right (east direction) represents money and on the left (west direction) water signifies bad health and losing money. According to the Feng Shui chart, at this moment in time we are in the lower round 7th fortune which represents West, so in the west London area, business will thrive and in the east London area - for example Tobacco Docks Shopping Centre and Docklands Property - it will generally be quieter. This is because the luck of the world is presently in the west, so the area opposite, the east, will be quiet. This is according to the Flying Star 3 Round 9 Fortune. The height of the central building looks impressive, but it is also the tallest building in the area with nothing of a similar height to balance and support it . In a Feng Shui way, due to its ‘isolation’, people working in such a building have to work harder to make money. The height of the building represents wood and the triangle on top represents fire. The water element is represented by the river Thames, which surrounds the building. This helps the wood, which in turn creates fire through the use of the triangle. This connection of the elements creates mental activity, enhancing the intelligence of those working in the building. An example of this is one of the tenants, a leading national paper, who won an award for excellence, no doubt aided by their need to work so hard to overcome their financial obstacles, the area and design of their surroundings. This is all well and good. However, I found that there are still quite a few ways to improve the Feng Shui of the building. In addition, the one major factor still not fully taken into account is that the general luck of the area does not pick up until 2017 and reach its peak until 2084. It will then be as busy as it was from 19041923 when the luck was last in the east. This can explain the IRA bomb disaster in 1996 nearby. When the luck of an area is not there, then it will attract all kinds of problems, the fact that this is not the first time this has happened only goes to prove this. According to the "I CHING" of Feng Shui the area will start getting a little busier in 1995 (because the energy of the Earth started moving in to the north east - 8th fortune).

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closed for a couple of years and now re-opening). East London is no longer in the worst direction but the south west (e.g. Hammersmith bridge closing in 1995 and the area generally becoming quieter, also the IRA’s bomb attempt) is now beginning to be in the worst direction as it is opposite the best direction, the north east. It is important therefore to realise that it is not just the Feng Shui of Canary Wharf that affects how busy it is, but also the surrounding area. With an understanding of Feng Shui, the planners would not have become involved in the area until they knew when the luck of the area was returning. The science of Feng Shui is obviously invaluable to property developers, planners, estate agents and businesses in general, always seeking the best areas in which to invest and the worst areas to avoid. It is also important that the architects designing the buildings have a good understanding of Feng Shui in order to benefit the future occupiers of the building and themselves. Bad designs cause bad luck for both the designer and the occupant, as the tower blocks of the 1960s illustrate.

TAOISM, BUDDHISM AND MODERN PHYSICS

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rom Feng Shui, we know that energy is changing all the time, therefore everything in the world changes too. Everyone wants to have something that can last forever such as the desire for eternal life, beauty, power, love or everlasting wealth. Somehow, this idea cannot be successful. However, in I Ching Feng Shui, a building can still be designed that is busy all the time and not effected by the changing of energy, if you know the secret. Some clients have asked me: “Can Feng Shui make me happy?” to which I laugh and tell them, “Feng Shui can make you successful, but this doesn’t mean you will be happy.” Happiness is a feeling and as such is always changing. Even if you are a millionaire, it does not mean you will be happy. Conversely, if you have no money, it does not mean you will be unhappy. If we don’t know how to deal with our own thoughts such as jealousy, greed, anger, foolishness and desire we will never be happy. Therefore, if you want happiness, the only way to achieve it is to learn about philosophy and understand the concept of ‘Emptiness’. In the whole universe there is no such thing as permanence. Everything is perpetually changing and intrinsically has no substance that can be said to be ‘real’. This is very much along the lines of modern physics as expounded by Stephen Hawking whose findings correlate with the philosophy of both Taoism and Buddhism. Quoting from Professor Hawking’s, A Brief History of Time, “...everything in the universe depends on everything else in a fundamental way.” This is also in accordance with Einstein’s famous Theory of Relativity, in which, just like yin and yang, equal and opposite types of energy are dependant upon each other for their mutual existence. This is, however, only applicable at a certain level of reality, the level at which one understands the physical nature of reality. This is just that, physical. As such, even this is not the final stage- the absolute nature of reality and the entire universe is simply that it is, from the very beginning, completely Empty, entirely without substance. How did we arrive at this startling conclusion? The simple answer is that everything is impermanent, everything can change and as such has no intrinsic reality. Stephen Hawking is searching for the Truth and is already getting quite close. In my book, The Ultimate Guide to 8 Mansions Feng Shui, I briefly explain how the ‘Wu Chi’ (Emptiness) creates two types of chi (energy). When these 2 types of energy, yin and yang, move, this is Tai Chi. We are grateful to Hawking, Einstein and their

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Taoist and Buddhist philosophy in a new scientific way. It proves that we can arrive at the same understanding of the universe in 2 ways, intuitively and mathematically. Actually, both intuition (body) and mathematics (mind) are one. Emptiness is the only Truth in the whole Universe. (The past, present and future always change.) This is a completely different approach to Feng Shui, which deals with the physical reality, whereas happiness is related to your mental condition. When we achieve both, yin and yang in balance, just like the Tai Chi sign, we can live in peace and harmony.

SOME IMPORTANT BUILDINGS IN LONDON

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n the Western world, do people practice Feng Shui? I can give you the answer, and that is Yes! The English have also been practising it for centuries. It is no coincidence that the buildings of major importance happen to be on a north/south axis. Why, you might ask, on a north/south axis? I will explain this later. Scotland Yard: Scotland Yard sits north facing south with a cleverly designed front entrance which one enters from the east and west through side doors. This attracts the chi from 4 directions, which enables them to control the crime across the whole country. The only problem is the corner shop across from the entrance, which blocks the site, causing a lot of problems. It visually cuts into the reception area, disrupting their activities and causing them to have a hard time. Lloyds: Lloyds Insurance has also been designed on a north/south axis. The building has inconsistent door directions due to the use of three entrances, which causes them a lot of trouble. The main problem however, is the stairs on the right entering the spiral walkway on the left. This represents money coming in and going back out past the front entrance, which acts like a mouth grabbing for food that it cannot reach. The lift access, opposite the entrance, blocks the chi coming into the main entrance, making it hard to find money, effectively suffocating business activity. The building is longer on the left than on the right, which represents the green dragon, meaning that the male energy is stronger. Allied to this is the building opposite which blocks the light to the entrance because of its height, magnifying the problem. The only benefit to the building is the square opposite, which has the potential to facilitate prosperity, but only if you understand Feng Shui. MI6: The New Age architects of this century generally do not follow the geomantic traditions of our ancestors who understood the value of good alignment. This can be demonstrated with the new MI6 building that faces the south east. They have recently departed from cold war espionage to join the police in internal crime fighting, dealing with domestic issues such as housing benefit fraud and the revelations about spying in Russia. So, although the building may look strangely fashionable, they have unwittingly Feng Shui'd themselves out of a job, to be relegated to just another police department. Does this have anything to do with Feng Shui or is it just another coincidence?

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placing their relative’s graves in the most auspicious position was of paramount importance, and desecrating the graves of one’s enemies’ ancestors was common practice. It may surprise you to think people believed in and used Feng Shui then and even more amazing that they still do. Nothing has changed, and governments and major businesses still use exactly the same tactics, only now it is in the international arena of politics and business. In Hong Kong, businessmen pay large amounts of money to correct their Feng Shui. Some of my friends told me that the Hong Kong Shanghai Bank paid £50,000 for a Feng Shui expert to correct its Feng Shui. This is very common practice in Hong Kong to improve business. Although many people disbelieve Feng Shui, there are also those who feign disbelief but secretly use it to destroy their opponents. After the handover of Hong Kong in June 1997 people are talking about and becoming increasingly aware of the role of Feng Shui in the home and business.

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n example of this is the aggressive design of the Bank of China, against the Hong Kong Shanghai Bank and Standard Charter (which represents British trade in Hong Kong). The design incorporates mirrors to flash light at the nearest buildings, interfering with the occupants’ health, business potential and power. The top of the Bank of China is designed like a triangle, which represents their ruthlessness in business through greater financial resources from the Chinese government. Visually, from a long distance, it looks like a dagger cutting into the heart of Hong Kong, and that is exactly what it is. The Bank of China is built on the right hand side of the Hong Kong Shanghai Bank and Standard Charter (the right being the White Tiger side). This negatively affects the Hong Kong Shanghai Bank and Standard Charter by isolating them in business and making it less likely for people to help them. Although they designed part of their roof top structure to look like two cannons to fight back, this still makes very little difference. An analogy would be like a person trying to defend themselves with two small chopsticks against a giant axe. The most important point about the triangle of the Bank of China is that it is facing the Hong Kong Governor’s building, which represented the political, financial and economic power of Hong Kong. By doing this, the Bank of China aimed to destroy the centre of Hong Kong’s power. However, in an attempt to defend himself, the Governor employed the services of a Feng Shui Master and grew trees between his residence and the Bank of China. At a basic level of Feng Shui this makes sense as it provides a physical barrier against the power directed against them. Unfortunately, that Feng Shui Master forgot that different symbols represent different elements. For example, a rectangle represents wood, a square represents Earth and a triangle represents fire. Anyone who has learned Feng Shui should know about the 5 Elements (5 Energies). Earth creates metal; metal creates water; water creates wood; wood creates fire and fire creates earth. Therefore, the triangle of the bank of China represents fire and the trees represent wood. This means that growing the trees will actually increase the power of the triangle in the same way that wood kindles a fire.

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The Governor of Hong Kong had the chance to change the situation and avoid any negative consequences, but it was no longer important. Although they employed the services of a Feng Shui Master at the time, they were still unable to help themselves. We have to conclude therefore that this was down to fate, that the power in Hong Kong was destined to go to China and that there was nothing that the British Government could do. In February 1997 for a CNE Feng Shui programme, I used Chinese astrology and Feng Shui to predict a smooth Hong Kong handover. This has come true and this was a very peaceful handover. Hence the reason why Government House is now a museum!

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n present day China, all the palaces and important government buildings that still exist from ancient China are built on a north/south axis. This means the buildings follow the natural magnetic flow of the earth, so when the planets influence the magnetic field in another direction, the north/south position is still not affected too much. When it comes back to a north/south direction, they will be firm in their power. The Feng Shui is changing all the time, following a set routine. Only if you know “I Ching” Feng Shui can you build in the best direction that will make the building busy all the time. Of course, this higher secret is only known to the top Masters. It is no coincidence that the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street and the Bank of England have all been positioned to maximise their situations. Both the English and Chinese governments have used Feng Shui to control their people, and at the same time claim ignorance of its existence and what it is used for. And who can blame them? Businessmen use the same trick as governments in pretending not to believe in Feng Shui, but are actually doing the complete opposite.

WESTERN HYPOCRISY TOWARDS FENG SHUI o do Western people believe in Feng Shui? Yes and no, it is still very much a so-so option. The Chinese have always believed in its benefits, using ‘Living Environment Feng Shui’ to determine the best site for their homes, places of work or business and the best system of design for interior decorating to create the most favourable environments for business, good health and relationships.

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In regards to businesses such as the stock exchange my experience has shown me that people only half believe it. However, when they follow Feng Shui instructions the difference between making and losing money is apparent. With one company, the boss of a particular branch believes in its benefits as he has been working in Hong Kong for years, but those in charge in another branch of the company do not. Therefore they will lose billions of pounds until they follow the instructions. An incident from my own experience was with a firm of stockbrokers who vastly understated the size of their office on the telephone, and when I came to check the direction they disputed it. At the end of the consultation, they said they did not believe in Feng Shui anymore, after believing it earlier and having listened to my advice. I told them that if they did not care to regard my advice they did not have to pay, to which they replied with a 'donation' of 5% of the true asking price. This was very ‘generous’ and I laughed when I later saw one of their employees frantically running around Chinatown with bamboo shoots under his arm. So obviously they do believe in Feng Shui, but pretend that they don't. Unfortunately for them I still hold the key, as they didn't give me the chance to tell them the most important points.

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In my position I see too many hypocrites. There are many businesses secretly using Feng Shui, while claiming ignorance of its effectiveness and even making a mockery of it. This is because Feng Shui gives them a huge advantage over their competitors which they want to keep, therefore the less people who use Feng Shui, the better it is for them. So remember, next time someone says they don't believe in Feng Shui - it could be that they don't want you to give the subject serious consideration. However, after the handover of Hong Kong in June 1997, Feng Shui has become far more widespread ... who knows, maybe the Bank of China has found a suitable site in London for their next project. As a final point, the IRA bomb in London’s Docklands acts as a grim reminder to the folly of ignoring Feng Shui. When the luck is not there, even outside help such as the recent £32 million foreign investment into the area cannot alter the situation. Bad Feng Shui will always attract disasters such as the IRA bomb, which caused in excess of £150 million in damage. Follow the Feng Shui advice and you can make billions, ignore it and lose billions. So if I were in business and always searching for the best opportunities, I would definitely follow the instructions!

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THE YELLOW DRAGON CENTRE INTRODUCTION he Yellow Dragon Centre was founded in 1996 by Master Simon Wong. The centre was created to offer Westerners the opportunity to experience the true essence of a broad cross-section of Eastern arts and philosophies so that they could benefit from these teachings in their daily lives.

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The name of Yellow Dragon was chosen to honour a meeting between a Taoist Monk (Loi Dong Bung) and a Buddhist Master (Yellow Dragon) who shared their knowledge. This resulted in Loi Dong Bung learning to understand compassion and the meaning of long life (to help others), which led him to achieve enlightenment. After this he taught his wisdom and compassion to many people, leading to a great number of them also achieving enlightenment. The purpose of the Yellow Dragon Centre is therefore to teach people how to achieve Enlightenment through the Chinese arts and philosophy. The centre is situated in the heart of London near to the Barbican Conference Centre. It consists of a 1000 sq ft hardwood floored teaching area, with changing rooms and shower facilities. On the next few pages are further details of these arts and services.

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YELLOW DRAGON FIST KUNG FU aster Wong created this style as a refined interweaving of the devastating power and aggression of Southern Mantis, combined with the internal secrets of Tai Chi. It also incorporates hard & soft Chi Gung for internal and external power development, together with Tantric Buddhism and meditation for spiritual cultivation.

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Yellow Dragon Fist strikes a perfect balance between devastating combat skills, health and the highest levels of spiritual cultivation. Initially, training concentrates on building speed & power, through both internal and external training, as these are the most important aspects in a fight. From this solid foundation, you will then learn to harness the hidden powers of your mind, body and spirit to focus as one force, mental discipline being a pre-requisite and foundation to having a balanced and peaceful mind. Finally, you will go beyond a mere fighting capacity - to achieve the ultimate goal of enlightenment. This holistic approach is the real essence of Kung-Fu that made the ancient masters so feared and respected. Yellow Dragon Fist is perhaps the only system in the world to teach this REAL essence.

CHI KUNG hi Kung is an ancient system of deep breathing exercises. Its history can be traced back over 3000 years to ancient China. Chi Kung exercises can be divided into 3 levels:

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• Soft Style Chi Kung - can be used for health and to cure illness. Examples include Tai Chi, Five Animals and 100 Day Chi Kung. • Hard Style Chi Kung - can be used in the martial arts. Examples include Iron Shirt, Iron Palm & Iron Head etc. • Advanced Chi Kung - develops the chi, so that it can leave the body and can be used to cure illnesses. Master Wong is the UK representative of Omei Mountain 100 Day Chi Kung. This system concentrates on deep breathing, chi circulation and pressure point massage to become healthier; develop the self renewal functions of the body and improve one’s sex life. Using it for only 15 minutes a day will cause one’s hormone secretion to accelerate enabling you to enjoy prolonged life and regain youthfulness. This Chi Kung system is a much respected method of prevention & treatment for the conditions listed below: These are just a small selection. The full range of benefits would be too long to list.

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TAI CHI CHUAN ai Chi Chuan is the most famous, beneficial and effective of all the internal styles of Kung Fu. The style is extremely beneficial to your health, will harmonise your mind and body. It is an effective system of self defence that does not rely on brute force, but on the internal energy known as chi. It is therefore equally effective for men and women.

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Tai Chi Chuan means "Supreme Ultimate Boxing". It is a set of exercises developed by Chang San Fung around 960 - 1126 A.D to bring the body, mind & spirit together. He incorporated a system of deep breathing with the Shaolin techniques of marrow washing and sinew changing, based on Taoist principles. He developed a style beneficial to health and which could protect a practitioner in combat. However, the real purpose of Tai Chi was to achieve enlightenment. Most Tai Chi Masters now break down Tai Chi into its component parts for health and exercise, forgetting its origins. Master Chu Kim-Hing is Master Wong’s Tai Chi master. Master Chu learned from Grandmaster Yang Sow-Chun, from whom the Yang style of Tai Chi originates. This corruption of the art of Tai Chi Chuan began in the Ching Dynasty. Many Tai Chi Masters stopped teaching the fighting aspect of Tai Chi in light of weapons advances around this period, and began to consider the health aspects as being more beneficial to the Tai Chi practitioner. Unfortunately, a little knowledge or an incomplete style can be a dangerous thing, particularly in Tai Chi or indeed any of the martial arts. It is now very rare to find a Master teaching Tai Chi Chuan for fighting and virtually unheard of to find a Tai Chi Master who combines the additional element of spiritual cultivation into the Tai Chi syllabus. Sifu Simon Wong is such a Tai Chi Master.

PRAYING MANTIS KUNG FU outhern Praying Mantis systems are a much respected style of Kung Fu - designed to inflict maximum damage on an opponent.

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TANTRIC BUDDHISM, TAOISM & MEDITATION antric Buddhism employs the most advanced methods of spiritual cultivation, concentrating on internal power and meditation, offering the fastest path to spiritual awakening.

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However, few people realise the absolute importance of following a real Master and having the proper spiritual lineage. The lineage is essential for the practice to be successful. It confers spiritual power upon the student by granting the legitimate right to learn the practices. This opens up the channel for spiritual empowerment & response. Grandmaster Sheng-Yen Lu is a fully enlightened Living Buddha, who is the founder of the True Buddha School which combines the teachings of Tantric Buddhism & Taoism. He has more than 4 million students around the world who have taken refuge in him, including many well known and highly respected Tibetan Tulkas and Rinpoches. Master Simon Wong is a Vajra Master belonging to the True Buddha School. He is unique in that he is the only Master of the True Buddha School in the U.K. to teach Westerners the secrets of Tantric Buddhism - to whom many esoteric practices were previously inaccessible. He truly understands Emptiness and emphasises the practical application of this understanding in everyday living, bringing out the true essence of the Buddha’s teaching - the union of Form and Emptiness. Few people can truly understand and practice this. It is very rare to find a Master who has reached this high level. Master Wong is Chairman of the Jen Wai Tong (“Supreme Chapter”, the title conferred upon this centre by the Living Buddha Sheng-Yen Lu) in Central London, and he welcomes anyone to come to talk with him and learn more about the Dharma. Many activities take place at the centre and everyone is welcome to attend.

FENG SHUI he ancient art of Feng Shui (known as Geomancy in the West) is used to maximise the energy of a building, through the correct layout and positioning of the interior and exterior. This will promote health and well being, financial prosperity and good relationships in the home and office.

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The energy flowing all around us needs to flow freely. If a blockage is caused by an incorrectly designed building, then the energy will stagnate, creating problems and bad fortune. However a building with good Feng Shui will have the opposite effect, leading to higher productivity for a business and better relationships. This type of environment leads to a happy home or a prosperous business. Feng Shui can be divided into 2 major styles - Landscape Feng Shui and Metaphysical Feng Shui. Landscape Feng Shui is divided into large and small variations and can affect your luck for a long time. Metaphysical Feng Shui consists of 8 Mansions, Flying Star and I Ching Feng Shui and can affect your luck for a short time. By combining all these different styles the accuracy of the consultation will be increased. Master Wong is one of the top Feng Shui Masters in Europe and is available for consultations for both home and business.

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In addition to consultations, he runs regular Feng Shui training courses at the centre.

CHINESE ASTROLOGY ccording to Chinese Astrology, in the moment you are born, the astrological alignment of the planets radiates a specific energy pattern which you absorb. Due to the movement of the planets, if you were born a moment later the energy pattern would have changed. From that moment on you will be influenced by this astrological energy.When the planets are positioned to radiate that energy, then it will be beneficial to you and you will have good luck. However, when the alignment of the planets is bad this will have an adverse affect on you, causing you bad luck.

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Chinese Astrology is also based on the I Ching (Book of Changes) and the 5 energies. The Chinese believe the universe was created by the 5 elements (earth, wind, fire, water and emptiness) but is controlled by the five different energies (metal, wood, water, fire & earth). The 5 energies or universal processes control these elements through interacting with each other. These energies both create and destroy one another which can have a beneficial or adverse affect on every individual. The energy you absorb at birth will be one of these five primary energies. If the alignment of the planets produces an energy that can destroy your own energy then according to Chinese Astrology, you will suffer a lot of bad luck. However if they produce an energy that creates and enhances your own energy, then your Chinese Astrology chart will forecast a lot of good luck. The I Ching is an explanation of how the universe works according to the influence of these universal energies. From the time, day, month and year of your birth, the Chinese Astrologer is able to find out about the influences that will affect your whole life such as money, success, power, love, health etc. Armed with this knowledge you will be in a far greater position to change your bad luck into good luck, enabling you to live a happier and more successful life.

SOUL DELIVERY hat is soul delivery?Soul Delivery is a Buddhist Ceremony that guides the spirit of the deceased for a favourable reincarnation or delivery to the Heavenly Pure Lands. Master Simon Wong is one of the few Masters in Europe to combine Taoism and Tantric Buddhism to do this.

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Who needs Soul Delivery? If you have recently suffered a bereavement of a loved one, spouse, relative, child, friend or pet, you should consider a soul delivery for their spirit. This is particularly so with a traumatic death where the spirit is unable to rest, such as is the case with murder, suicide, miscarriages, abortions, violence etc. What are the benefits of Soul Delivery? The deceased will benefit from a Soul Delivery through having a good rebirth or by going to the Pure Lands so they won't suffer any more. You will benefit by avoiding problems caused by the spirit, and by creating good karma for yourself in this lifetime. IF SOMEONE NEAR TO YOU HAS RECENTLY PASSED AWAY AND YOU WOULD LIKE A SOUL DELIVERY DONE FOR THEM AT THE JEN WAI TONG TEMPLE, PLEASE CONTACT US.

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I CHING he I Ching is probably the most famous of all forms of Chinese Divination dating back approximately 5000 years. Through the centuries it has been regarded an an Oracle par excellence, winning much acclaim from the Chinese sage, Confucius and used extensively in fortune telling.

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The Chinese believe everything originates from emptiness (Wu Chi). From Wu Chi, Yin and Yang are created - negative and positive power. These two opposing forces are known as the Tai Chi. The cyclic movement of the Tai Chi creates eight further sub divisions of energy known as the eight trigrams (Pa Qua). The trigrams combine with each other creating 64 hexagrams which represent the 64 types of constantly changing universal power (8 x 8 = 64). These are all recorded in the I Ching (‘Book of Changes’) which describes the process of how the universe works and can give you guidance on any questions that you may have. The divination has to be performed by a Master who can harness the universal energies. Six coins are used. Each coin represents a line in a hexagram, which can be yin or yang (positive or negative). After shaking the coins in his palms the order and orientation of the six coins will represent one of the 64 hexagrams. This hexagram is then looked up in the I Ching and the answer to your question will be provided, thereby telling your fortune. Information is today's most valuable business commodity, without which no company can be successful. The I Ching can give you the ultimate inside information and competitive advantage in today's market place. By reducing the probability of risk, the value of this information will be 1000 times greater than the cost. The I Ching is used extensively in the Far Eastern money markets to make accurate forecasts, bringing vast fortunes to those who harness this secret.

DIVINATION, FORTUNE TELLING & SPIRITUAL SERVICES ortune Sticks: This is an ancient method of divination that has been used for thousands of years in China. The method used to find the answers to your questions is to shake a container holding the sticks until one stick comes out. This is done in front of the shrine to harness the spiritual power which will guide you to select the stick that relates to your problem, thereby finding the answer or solution. There are 100 sticks in total, each of which are numbered. When a stick is selected, the number is checked and the explanation relating to that stick is revealed.

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Palm & Face Reading: Divination from the study of the hand and face was practiced by the Chinese as early as 3200 B.C. It is used to analyse the personal characteristics or major events during one’s life span. The shape and physical characteristics of the hand and face will build a comprehensive analysis of the lives of every human being. However, your fate is not fixed. The palm and face can change if a person’s heart (mindset) changes. Therefore by finding out your destiny through a consultation, you are in a position to change your character to avoid any misfortune. Remember - forewarned is forearmed. Spiritual Consultations: If your home is haunted or you are having many problems that could be the result of malevolent spirits, then Master Wong can use his spiritual power to exorcise or control the entities involved, bringing peace to your home once again and putting your life back to normal. Talismans: Specially prepared Talismans prepared by a spiritual Master can be used to improve or create health, relationships, business, finances, physical & spiritual protection and exorcism etc. Master Wong is such a Master and offers powerful talismans charged by a Taoist ritual and 68


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SELF DEFENCE n today's dangerous society, the need for self defence is an essential part of everyday life. Rising crime figures -particularly those relating to violence such as assault, mugging and rape mean that if you don't want to become just another statistic, you need to be able to defend yourself.

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Unfortunately, most self defence courses being taught are outdated and impractical. What is needed is a system of self defence that is effective on today's streets. A system that has been tried, tested and refined in actual confrontations. We are offering such a system - one that has proved highly effective in many real life situations. The self defence system is based on the Yellow Dragon Fist Kung Fu syllabus, which was created by Sifu Simon Wong - a 7th Degree Black Sash with the AMA - after many years martial arts and fighting experience. The self defence syllabus incorporates the use of pressure point, joint manipulation and strikes delivered to vulnerable areas of the body to incapacitate any attacker. All these self defence techniques are simple to learn but highly effective, ensuring that they can be applied in any self defence situation, giving you the confidence and skills to effectively defend yourself. The Self Defence Courses can be run at our headquarters in Central London, or for group bookings we can conduct the self defence training in your local area or premises. We also run self defence courses for schools, colleges, universities, clubs, women's groups etc. at preferential rates. If you would like more information about our self defence courses, please contact us by in writing or by email or phone (see last page ).

SECURITY ellow Dragon Security was formed in 1993 to meet the requirements of the new legislation imposed by Westminster City Council. However, it has since expanded to cover many other councils in and around London.

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We conduct regular training courses which cover: •Criminal Law •Fire & Safety •First Aid •Restraint Techniques. These security courses are held at our training centre in Central London. They are designed to produce security personnel to meet every security requirement at any venue or business. The cost of the 2 day course is only £100. 69


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LION DANCE he Lion Dance is traditionally used to bestow good fortune and prosperity. It is usually performed at the opening of a new business and on Chinese New Year. However, the lion dance T can be used for any special occasion or celebration. Our highly skilled dance teams will make any celebration a highly memorable occasion while bringing you good luck.

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FENG SHUI COURSES, BOOKS AND SERVICES 5 DAY FENG SHUI CONSULTANTS COURSE his course will take the complete beginner, without any previous experience, up to consultant level within 5 days.

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People say there is no way you can learn Feng Shui in 5 days, but this course is a refined and concentrated summary of the most advanced Feng Shui techniques. It is the quality of the information that you will receive and not the time taken that is the important point. There are 2 study options for our Feng Shui course:

Option A) Personal Training Option B) Online Home Study Course Option A - 5 Day continuous Course: (5 Day Duration) •This course will run over 5 consecutive days, totalling 25 hours, inclusive of tea breaks. •Days & times can be arranged to suit your requirements •Payment: £500 deposit paid in advance, with the balance of £1500 paid before commencement of course. Option A - 5 Day, once a week Course: (5 week duration) •This course will run one day a week for five weeks, •Days & times can be arranged to suit your requirements •Payment: Part 1: £1000.00 paid in advance. Part 2: £1000.00 paid at the start of part 2 Option A - 5 Day, once a month Course (up to 5 months duration) •With this option the course can be spread out up to a 5 month period,

making it more accessible for people who cannot fit five days together, or for those who wish to spread the payment over a longer period. •Days & times can be arranged to suit your requirements •Payment: Part 1: £1000.00 deposit paid in advance. Part 2: £1000.00 paid at the start of part 2

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Option B - Online / Homestudy Course - by post or live on the internet •The student can learn Part 1 & Part 2 by post or internet and come to the Yellow Dragon Centre for a 2 day assessment. •The assessment may also be completed live over the internet for a 4 hour period with Master Wong or a Senior Consultant. A surcharge of £200 will be added on top of the course to cover the cost of the necessary equipment and postage. •Payment: £1000.00 paid when part 1 is ordered and an additional £1000.00 when part 2 is ordered. Make all cheques payable to Yellow Dragon Limited and send to: Yellow Dragon Centre, 17-19 Lever Street, London EC1V 3QU, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7251 8020 or +44 (0)20 7689 3316 Fax:+44 (0)207 689 5167 www.yellowdragon.co.uk / [email protected]

FURTHER INFORMATION 1.

This course is only a consultancy course and does not qualify consultants to teach anyone the knowledge learned on the course. After a consultant has 5 years experience they can then apply for the Masters Course, which will entitle them to teach Feng Shui to the public.

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The course is taught on a one to one basis unless prior agreement has been made in which case the course can be taught in a small group. The course will be taught by the Senior Consultants and Master Wong, taking the complete beginner without any previous experience, up to Certified Consultant Level enabling one to open a own Feng Shui business.

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To maintain the high levels of our Association, if you have not reached the required level by the end of the course, Master Wong reserves the right to request that you return for a further lesson at no extra cost. This is because all students will have different abilities and also because we want to maintain the high standards upon which we build our reputation. Once you have finished the course you can gain the necessary experience by going on jobs with Master Wong or other consultants.

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5 Month Course ----- The time taken to complete the 5 month Course is up to the student. However, if you do not complete the course within 5 months, you will be charged a further £500.00 administration fee.

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If a student brings an additional family member or friend to partake in the course, all will be entitled to a further discount of 20%. This offer does not apply in conjunction with any other discount token or offer.

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A personal Feng Shui consultation can aid the following: Favourable move abroad, difficulty selling your property, infertility, suffering from long term illness, sleeping problems, feeling the affects of negative or draining energy, improving relationships and partnerships, attracting members of the opposite sex, better concentration and ability to study, increasing your wealth and harmonising your life.

Prices for UK home consultations Home consultations are undertaken by one of the senior Yellowdragon consultants. If you require Master Wong to do your consultation in person, please add 50% to these prices. •1 - 2 bedroom flat / house: •3 - 4 bedroom flat / house: •5 - 6 bedroom house:

£150 £200 £250

Prices for UK business consultations •Small Business (Under 1000 sq ft): •Large Business (Over 1000 sq ft): •Financial Institutions:

£500 £1.00 per sq ft £5.00 per sq ft.

Overseas consultations also available - please contact us for more information Result Based Consultations •Use the power of Feng Shui to turn around the fortunes of your business at no risk. •We do not ask for any fee up front. All you have to do is sign a contract giving us a percentage of any increase in your profits over a fixed period - the time and amount is negotiable. •If you fail to make a profit, you pay us nothing. All you are required to pay for is the contract fee drawn out by a solicitor. •This offer is also available to any company who would like to pay based on their current profits as opposed to an upfront fee. . Please contact us for more information. Consultations by post, e-mail or fax If the cost of a personal consultation is too expensive, we can offer you Feng Shui advice via post, fax or email. We simply require you to supply us with a detailed 74


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floorplan of your house together with some personal information.

Prices •1 - 2 bedroom flat / house: •3 - 4 bedroom flat / house: •5 - 6 bedroom house: •Small Business (Under 1000 sq ft): •Large Business (Over 1000 sq ft): •Financial Institutions:

£50 £80 £100 £200 £0.5 per sq ft £2.50 per sq ft.

Please contact us for details of what information we require. It will take approximately 1 month to do the consultation from the day that we receive your details.

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