© By Michael Hanna 2006

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Are you prepared for 2006?

This is only a general perspective guide for the twelve earthly branches of the Chinese almanac for January 2006. 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 January 2006 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 monthly flying star advice, you will avoid bad luck even more because negative Flying Star avoidance alters your destiny in a positive way.

Rat

The road is clear and things will go smoothly providing you follow our advice in 2006. Be generous and helpful to others and you will see that your generosity is more than reciprocated. You will find happiness, success and romance this month so make the most of it. 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.

You need to be careful of your health this year caused by stress and a busy lifestyle so please take time out to rest and also be more aware of what you are eating, this is especially so this month.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong)as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coinstied in a row with red ribbon for the month especially if you are not in good health.

Your lucky sector is the North (352.5º – 7.5º) of the home or office. This month the north is not so good so please make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice.

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. If you want to enhance or attract new relationships place a pair of mandarin ducks in the east or west part of your bedroom this month.

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

Your dealings with others may cause you to become frustrated with the result that you become involved in arguments. It is important that you stay calm and cool headed as in this way big issues will become small ones. 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, so please be careful especially in the cold winter month of January (for most of us). Ox can look forward to a more stable 2006 but you will need to look after your health.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong)as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom 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 especially if you are not in good health.

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

Your lucky sector is the North-Northeast (22.5º – 37.5º) of the home or office. The north is not so good this month so please avoid this direction in January. If you want to enhance or attract new relationships place a pair of mandarin ducks in the east or west part of your bedroom this month.

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

You may find your work load is high and that you feel a little overwhelmed. Try not to spread yourself out too thinly and look for the support you need with your friends and family. When met with obstacles, your instinct is to worry but doing so will not solve any problems.

Don’t worry. You will 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. 2006 will be a better year so stay bright and look forward with excitement to the New Year ahead. If you get upset by others, try not to let it get you down as it can affect your health so please take care of yourself both mentally and physically. For protection against psychic forces wear some hematite beads or amethyst.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong)as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coinstied in a row with red ribbon for the month especially if you are not in good health.

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 or west part of your bedroom this month.

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

You must continue to be vigilant with regard to your affairs whether personal or business. Unfortunately, others may cause you frustrations but do not worry too much as your patience and perception will see you through. You will probably be glad 2006 has arrived as 2005 was not your best year, good news is 2006 will be much better although you will need guidance throughout the year so check back monthly.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong) as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coinstied in a row with red ribbon for the month especially if you are not in good health.

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 dragonon 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 your study or bedroom is located in the north or southeast, and there are no other rooms available, try your utmost not to occupy and to follow the monthly cures needed. Make use of the west or south sectors of the room instead this month. In addition, hang a wooden Wu-Lou, in the north and/or southeast corner of the room or beside your bed.

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      

Business interests or work endeavours may prosper but you may find the month disturbed by rivalries even amongst friends. Be careful of people who you thought you could trust, there may be some back stabbing or someone trying to steal your hard work or ideas. You should place something red in the southeast this month to avoid problems. Do not look at everyone with distrust just be aware of potential problems.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong) as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coinstied in a row with red ribbon for the month especially if you are not in good health.

For protection, you should have a key chain pendant of a Rooster with you at all times. A Turquoise power bead braceletis also good 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 gemstones in the west sector of your room to enhance wealth.

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

You may find that your workload is higher than usual causing you stress. Try and prevent this month’s influence from making you unreasonable or demanding by being aware of the stress that it is causing the problem and make time to relax and also take some gentle exercise. This is a perfect month to let your partner know how much you think of them as from the outside you may seem a little grumpy and cantankerous and you try and soften your appearance with kind words and thoughts.

Having good Feng Shui is not just about having Dragons or toads as cures it is really about being aware of potential problems and making adjustments in your lifestyle so take some time out in this busy month of January.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong) as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coinstied in a row with red ribbon for the month especially if you are not in good health.

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.

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

All will seem well this month but there may be problems on the personal and relationship side. Pay particular attention to your partner or loved ones as whilst the month will seem much better than previous months it can make you forget about the people who have supported you over last year. For protection against psychic forces wear some hematite beads or amethyst.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong) as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coinstied in a row with red ribbon for the month especially if you are not in good health.

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 still considered the most auspicious sector and also very good this month. Try to use this room if you can for the qi of the south may give you favourable influences. Introduce some red, maroon and yellow to the décor of this room.

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 may feel a bit stagnant and in need of stimulation. This may not be a month to execute new plans but you can give yourself a new lease of life by planning them. Be aware of possible accidents or minor financial losses. Be charitable and some of these unlucky incidents may be avoided. For protection against psychic forces wear some hematite beads or amethyst.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong) as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom 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 especially if you are not in good health.

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. Try and avoid the southwest this month as it can cause arguments.

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     

Some difficulties exist which may restrain your progress. Keep away from gossip and conflicts of interest with others as these may affect you adversely. Your generosity and help to others may be taken for granted. Be the diplomat in January as involvement in others affairs will cause you problems, resist the temptation of offering advice if you really feel your advice is not wanted or may be seen as interfering, this will be hard for you to judge.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong) as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coinstied in a row with red ribbon for the month especially if you are not in good health.

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

Your lucky sector is the West-Southwest (232.5º – 247.5º) of the home or office.

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

This can be a happy month for Rooster but do not be complacent. In order to achieve your objectives, you will need to really apply yourself. 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 real friends are and keep in touch with your family.

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.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong) as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coinstied in a row with red ribbon for the month especially if you are not in good health.

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 Dragonon your work desk for additional support.

Your lucky sector is the West (262.5º – 277.5º) of the home or office. However, this is still the location of Tai Sui (Grand Duke of Jupiter) (until February 4th 2006), 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.

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              

Despite the irritating problems, this is a good month on the whole. If you also work hard and apply yourself correctly, you will find the month very rewarding. You will find yourself working harder in January and you must make time to recharge yourself in February. Try and make allowances for this now as February should also be a good month and hard work, so you will need to schedule some time out for you and also your partner as you can neglect them in your busy and successful phase and as the saying goes “make hay while the sun shines” as the Dog may see some ups and downs in 2006.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong) as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom 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 especially if you are not in good health.

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 Dragonon your work desk for additional support.

Your lucky sector is the West-Northwest (292.5º – 307.5º) of the home or office. However, 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.

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

Overall a good month but minor financial difficulties may cause worries resulting in ill health. Look after yourself and be careful not to financially and physically over extend yourself. 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 and make sure you take time to relax or take up an exercise class as stress and worries can cause you health problems.

Take a look at your 2006 annual animal predictions and also the 2006-flying star (Xuan Kong) as you will need to follow the advice carefully to ensure a trouble free year in 2006.

Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any important room is located in the southeast, north or southwest this month and make sure you follow the monthly flying star advice. If your office or bedroom is located in the north or southeast make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coinstied in a row with red ribbon for the month especially if you are not in good health.

For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Tigeron 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, 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.

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 (animal) 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 January and a superb 2006.

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

Are you prepared for 2006?

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