© By Michael Hanna 2005

The complete Tong Shu for 2005 is now available to buy in download PDF form, click on the Tong Shu link above for more details.

This is only a general perspective guide for the twelve earthly branches of the Chinese almanac for May 2005. In this, I have attempted to point out the factors that may affect you beneficially this month and also those of which you should beware according to your animal sign. The effect on individuals should be considered within the context of the monthly Flying Stars which you can find by clicking this link

Please do not think that because, for example, you are a Tiger and you read below that May 2005 will not be good, you will therefore have a bad month. No. A positive attitude and hard work combined with knowledge of what the month ahead has in store for you will enable you to avoid many problems and disappointments. If you follow our annual 2005 Flying Star (Xuan Kong) recommendations, you will avoid bad luck even more because negative Flying Star avoidance alters your destiny in a positive way.

Rat

As long as you are practical and sensible, success is assured. However, obstacles and difficulties do exist and patience is needed to tackle them. Do not get too bogged down at work at the expense of home life. That said, there may well be arguments at home.

There will possibly be doors opening that you thought had closed a long time ago, the most important thing to remember is to spot a good opportunity when it comes and do not overlook the small print of any offer. Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

Your lucky sector is the North (352.5º – 7.5º) of the home or office. This month the north is good and if you are a student you should place a crystal ball or globe beside your desk.

Beneficial colours for the Rat in the year 2005 are orange, yellow and green. Avoid grey, blue and white colours if you can.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Rat		11pm-12: 59am ** 1:00-2:59am ** 7:00-8:59am ** 3:00-4:59pm

Ox

Business will run smoothly and success is indicated but health and family relationships must take priority. The top priority is to avoid scandals and gossips. When an unavoidable conflict does arise, it must be approached with a calm clear mind.

With regards to scandals or gossip, this could be someone very close to you causing it, so please keep an ear to the ground and if you do discover who it is then leave it a few days before you approach them. This will allow you to have a clear mind and not say things you may regret later. Think before you act.

Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

For your protection, you should have a key chain pendant of a Rat with you at all times.

Your lucky sector is the North-Northeast (22.5º – 37.5º) of the home or office. Beneficial colours for the Ox in the year 2005 are orange and yellow. Avoid red, grey and black colours.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Ox		1:00-2:59am ** 11pm-12: 59am ** 9:00-10:59am ** 5:00-6:59pm

Tiger

It is essential that you stay away from office gossip. The important thing is to stay focussed on whatever you are doing as, in this way; you will overcome any obstacles that might block your path. You may be given the opportunity for financial gain or short term benefits to be disloyal to someone who has helped you over the years , do not get tempted as whatever you give good or bad will come back to you. Remember whatever you give in this world comes back tenfold good or bad.

Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

For your protection, you should have a key chain pendant of a pig with you at all times.

Your lucky sector is the East-Northeast (52.5º – 67.5º) of the home or office, if you want to enhance or attract new relationships place a pair of mandarin ducks in the southeast or south part of your bedroom this month.

Beneficial colours for the Tiger in the year 2005 are green, blue, grey and black. Avoid orange, yellow and red colours if you can during the year.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Tiger		3:00-4:59am ** 11am-12: 59pm ** 7:00-8:59pm ** 9:00-10:59pm

Hare/Rabbit

This month may turn out to be a better than the last two turbulent months. Take advantage of the respite and enjoy the peace. Do not cause yourself undue worry by thinking that 2005 is going to be so bad, make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice, there are many Rabbits I know who are having a great year because they are not concentrating on the bad year predicted and focusing on what they can do to improve their year, be positive. If there is one piece of good advice I can give is not to upset or betray anyone born in the year of the Dog, you are in affinity with this animal and upsetting him/her could cause you many problems for years to come.

You are in affinity with the Dog. Keep a pendant or key chain of a Dog and / or a Tiger Eye power bead bracelet with you for protection. In addition, you can also place a little figurine of a dragon on your work desk for further support.

Your lucky sector is the East (82.5º – 97.5º) of the home. Unfortunately in 2005, this location is afflicted by the Three Killings and this sector is also in confrontation with Tai Sui (Grand Duke of Jupiter). Make sure you have a Pi Yao sitting in the east facing the west to appease him.

If this is your study or bedroom, and there are no other rooms available, try your utmost not to occupy the east or west sector of the room. Make use of the west or south sectors of the room instead this month. In addition, hang a wooden Wu-Lou, in the east corner of the room or your bed. If the east is your office or study, place some round items e.g. clear crystal ball (not rose quartz), small metal items or a blue round paperweight on the desk.

Beneficial colours for the Rabbit in the year
2005 are white, yellow and orange. Avoid blue, black and green colours
if you can during the year.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Rabbit		5:00-6:59am ** 1:00-2:59pm ** 7:00-8:59pm ** 9:00-10:59pm

Dragon      

The good luck of last month at work and in business is set to continue. You should devote time to resolve the difficulties that bother certain problematic relationships.

Take some time out with your loved ones and talk over any problems you may have, it is worth the time and effort at any time but this month it is very important.

Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

For protection, you should have a key chain pendant of a Rooster with you at all times. . A Turquoise power bead bracelet is also good as support for Dragon this year.

Your lucky sector is the East-Southeast (112.5º – 127.5º) of the home or office. Place a cluster of clear crystals or gem stones in the southeast sector of your room.

Beneficial colours for the Dragon in the year 2005 are green, blue grey and black. Avoid white, red and orange colours if you can during the year.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Dragon		7:00-8:59am ** 11pm-12: 59am ** 3:00-4:59pm ** 5:00-6:59pm

Snake

Provided your planning is good, much can be accomplished. Success will be yours for the taking and as a big plus your relationships with others can also be harmonious. Only one word of caution which is to be wary of gossip or back stabbing.

Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

You should keep a symbol of the monkey (or a monkey key ring) with you at all times for protection.

Your lucky sector is the South-Southeast (142.5º – 157.5º). To enhance this corner of the room, place a table or standing lamp in this southeast sector of your room. An object or image of a sunset will do nicely.

Beneficial colours for the snake in the year 2005 are blue, grey and yellow. Avoid white and green colours if you can during the year.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Snake		1:00-2:59am ** 3:00-4:59am ** 5:00-6:59am ** 9:00-10:59am

Horse

There is a general sense of frustration at business delays and unhelpful work schedules. Your frank and direct manner may resolve problems quickly but in turn may create grudges. It is important to maintain a sense of harmony within your working environment. It may also be wise to budget your expenses.

The month will not be bad if you remain cool, calm and collected and think over things before making judgment or decisions whether in business or relationships. Look forward to a good month in June.

Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Goat/Ram/Sheep with you at all times.

Your lucky sector is the South (172.5º – 187.5º) of the home or office. This is considered the most auspicious sector in 2005 and also very good this month. Try to use this room if you can for the qi of the south in 2005 may give you favourable influences. Introduce some red, maroon and yellow to the décor of this room.

Beneficial colours for the Horse in the year 2005 are red, purple, orange and white. Avoid green, grey and black colours if you can during the year.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Horse		3:00-4:59am ** 11:am-12: 59pm ** 1:00-2:59pm ** 7:00-8:59pm

Goat/Ram/Sheep

This month Sheep runs the risk of being the subject of malicious gossip and, to make matters worse, you may find that you spend beyond your budget. Do not get distracted by temptation, keep a cool head as well as your purse string drawn tight and the month will pass by without much sacrifice.

It is important that you pay special attention to important documents and read the small print over and over again.

Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Horse with you at all times. You can also place a little figurine of a Dragon on your work desk for additional support.

Your lucky sector is the South-Southwest (202.5º – 217.5º) of the home or office. To enhance the year’s energy, place some golden ornament in the southwest corner of your room. However, the southwest sector, this month, is visited by the monthly bad luck star #2. You would be well advised to avoid using the southwest corner of the room during the month. If avoidance is impossible, place some something metal or a golden Wu-Lou here to weaken it.

Beneficial colours for the Sheep/Ram in the year 2005 are yellow, blue and grey. Avoid white and green colours if you can during the year.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Goat/Sheep		5:00-6:59am ** 11am-12: 59pm ** 1:00-2:59pm ** 9:00-10:59pm

Monkey     

You can expect joint venture opportunities or possible work advancement to come your way. These may work to your advantage provided you recognise them when they come along. Keep your eyes and ears open.

It is a nice month for the Monkey and try and remain calm when faced with problems, it could be much worse.

Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Snake with you at all times.

Your lucky sector is the West-Southwest (232.5º – 247.5º) of the home or office. To enhance the year’s energy, place some golden ornament in the southwest corner of your room. Follow our annual advice for more details.

Beneficial colours for the Monkey in the year 2005 are yellow, red and orange. Avoid white, blue and grey colours if you can during the year.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Monkey		11pm-12: 59am ** 7:00-8:59am ** 9:00-10:59am ** 3:00-4:59pm

Rooster

Success continues this month but try to avoid the temptation of taking things for granted as otherwise pride may get the better of you. It is good karma to give a helping hand to those who need it or call upon you. Remember whatever you give in this world comes back to tenfold good or bad.

Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

Keep a symbol of the dragon (or a dragon key ring) with you at all times for protection. You can also place a little figurine of a Dragon on your work desk for additional support.

Your lucky sector is the West (262.5º – 277.5º) of the home or office. However, in 2005, this is the location of Tai Sui (Grand Duke of Jupiter, one of the annual afflictions). Although less harmful than directly facing Tai Sui, it is traditionally not advisable to occupy the same west location. If you cannot avoid this west location, place a Pi Yao in the east corner of your room facing west to appease Tai Sui.

Beneficial colours for the Rooster in the year 2005 are red, purple, beige and yellow. Avoid blue, black and green.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Rooster		1:00-2:59am ** 7:00-8:59am ** 9:00-10:59am ** 5:00-6:59pm

Dog              

A good month as success is indicated in business and at home. There are good career opportunities as well as positive prospects for romance or even weddings. On the other hand, your success can lead to jealousy so beware of gossip or back stabbing and keep a low profile and do not provoke debates or confrontations as they can backfire on you, although the recipient will lose out in the long run because it will be underhand on their part.

Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Rabbit on you at all times. You can also place a little figurine of a Dragon on your work desk for additional support.

Your lucky sector is the West-Northwest (292.5º – 307.5º) of the home or office. However, in 2005, this is the location of the annual 5 Yellow and if your room is also located here, you may encounter obstacles in your endeavours and weak health. If you are unable to move out of this location, make sure you are not occupying the northwest corner of the room as well. If this is your study or a bedroom, place some metal ornaments (e.g. a golden Wu-Lou or six Chinese Coins) in the northwest corner of the room.

Beneficial colours for the Dog in the year 2005 are red, purple, orange and green. Avoid wearing too many white, grey and black colours.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Dog		3:00-4:59am ** 5:00-6:59am ** 11am-12: 59pm ** 7:00-8:59pm

Boar /Pig

A good month in general but there may be some minor setbacks. On the business and work fronts, things are steady but less so with romance which may be unrewarding. To avoid disappointments, don’t expect too much in the personal aspect.

Look forward to a good month in June. Be careful if your bedroom or office or any important room is located in the east or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Tiger on you at all times. You can also place a little figurine of a Tiger on your work desk for additional support.

Your lucky sector is the North-Northwest (322.5º – 337.5º) of the home or office. However, in 2005, this is the location of the annual 5 Yellow and if your room is also located here, you may encounter obstacles in your endeavours and weak health. If you are unable to move out of this location, make sure you are not occupying the northwest corner of the room as well. If this is your study or a bedroom, place some metal ornaments (e.g. a golden Wu-Lou or six Chinese Coins) in the northwest corner of the room.

Beneficial colours for the Pig/Boar in the year 2005 are blue, grey, black and green. Avoid red, yellow and orange colours.

Animal	–	Best times of day (Compatible branches hours)
Pig		3:00-4:59am ** 5:00-6:59am ** 1:00-2:59pm ** 9:00-10:59pm

I hope you have enjoyed reading this information. As I said at the beginning, if the prediction for your earthly branch is not so good, you can avoid any potential problems by following our advice above and also by being aware of the monthly flying stars. Good luck and have a wonderful April.

To further ensure a smooth month ahead and for more information on the monthly Almanac and choosing auspicious days follow this link.

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