© By Michael Hanna 2005

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This is only a general perspective guide for the twelve earthly branches of the Chinese almanac for April 2005 (Yang Earth Tiger month). 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.

Please do not think that because, for example, you are a Dog and you read below that April 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

Rat can expect success in all endeavours this month. There are opportunities for new projects so take advantage of what the month holds and make the best of the possibilities on offer.

You should make the most of this month and indeed next as well as they can be times that will make life changing events whether in career or love.

If your office is located in the south or west it will be even better and it is good to have a crystal globe on your desk.

If your office is located in the northwest or east make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coins tied in a row with red ribbon for the whole year.

For your protection, you should have a key chain pendant of an Ox with you at all times. You can also place a little statue of an Ox on your work desk for support.

Your lucky sector is the North (352.5º – 7.5º) of the home or office. For this month, if this north room is one of your frequently used rooms, you should place some metal ornaments or a Wu Lou here and follow the monthly flying star advice.

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

Although this is a fairly peaceful month, you can expect the unexpected. Stay calm while others may take wild risks, it is not in Ox’s interest to follow suit or be tempted by false promises. Do not be concerned as the rewards will come especially next month.

If your office is located in the south or west it will be even better and it good to have a crystal globe on your desk. If your office is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coins tied in a row with red ribbon for the month.

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, the north sector, this month, is visited by the monthly sickness star #2. You would be well advice to avoid using the north room or corner of the room during the month. If avoidance is impossible, place some metal cure for instance a golden Wu-Lou or six Chinese coins in the north corner.

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

There is excitement in store and the prospect of a variety of activities to enjoy. Should difficulties arise, it would be as well to be flexible and compromise whenever possible. If you spend a lot of time on the road, drive carefully as there is an indication that accidents may occur.

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 east part of your bedroom.

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

A sociable month but you must use your powers of perception to evaluate the friends and acquaintances made during the month.

Have fun but, at the same time, do not get yourself entangled in insincere relationships.

Know who your friends are. You will need to keep your wits about you and try and look at every angle whether you are dealing in business or even with your friends.

You are in affinity with the Dog. Keep a pendant or a key chain pendant 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      

You are able to make a great deal of progress in business or at work this month. That said, look after yourself well and do your best to keep the peace with those around you both at work and at home. If your office is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coins tied in a row with red ribbon for the month.

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

This month there will be lots of excitement and great fun. You should make the most of this but not forget to rest and reflect how such good influences may be used to your best advantage. The seeds you plant this month will flourish next as predictions for May are good too so make hay while the sun shines.

If your office is located in the south or west it will be even better and it good to have a crystal globe on your desk. If your office is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coins tied in a row with red ribbon for the month.

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 are extremes highs and lows on the work front for Horse this month. When met with obstacles, your instinct is to worry but doing so will not solve any problems. Don’t fret. You must find the support you need in your family and friends and, at all times, stay positive. With considered judgment, your natural intuition will help you make the right decision at the right time.

If your office is located in the south or west it will better than expected and it is good to have a crystal globe on your desk. If your office is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coins tied in a row with red ribbon.

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

You will find happiness, success and romance this month so make the most of this month. There is only one note of caution which is that care must be given to your health and safety. So please take it easy and take no risks.

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 argumentative star #3. You would be well advised to avoid using the southwest corner of the room during the month. If avoidance is impossible, place some something red here to weaken it or even a red dragon.

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     

Social life can get pretty hectic for Monkey and also costly so do spend your money wisely. Conflicts of interest emerge and you may well find that others are trying to undermine you. Although you will have a good month just keep your head a little low and look forward to a better month in May.

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

Good luck is on the cards this month and all may therefore go smoothly but you would do well not to raise your expectations too high. Expect a very good month in May but for this month just be aware of offers that seem to good to be true, they may be but just be aware.

If your office is located in the south or west it will be even better and it good to have a crystal globe on your desk. If your office is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coins tied in a row with red ribbon.

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              

This is a time to act cautiously for there may be difficulties ahead. This is especially so with travel, whether on short or long journeys, as it is an accident prone month. Do take extra care with safety. This is only a precaution and it does not mean something bad will happen, having good Feng Shui is sometimes about just being aware.

For instance I am a Dog but this does not mean I will be hiding all month and not driving, it just means I will drive with care and take no risks and because my office is located in the south, this month will be good as the flying star for the south is good this month and year.

If your office is located in the south or west it will be even better and it good to have a crystal globe on your desk. If your office is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coins tied in a row with red ribbon.

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

Pig can expect a heavy spending month particularly as there may be celebrations and dinner parties. Difficult as it may be, curb spending if you can. Also, beware a conflict of personality that may cause you to register a financial loss. If your office is located in the south or west it will be even better to place a crystal globe on your desk. If your office is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coins tied in a row with red ribbon.

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.

© Michael Hanna Feng Shui Store 2005

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