Year of Sheep: Best time for Aquino to reach out, Binay to clear things up

MANILA, Philippines–Good news for President Aquino. Though rats are generally not on good terms with sheep, in 2015, detractors will become his friends.

Aquino was born in the Year of the Metal Rat (Feb. 8, 1960).

Support 'rightfully deserved'

According to Malaysian-based fengshuiconsultant Joey Yap, who visited the Philippines recently, 2015 is the best year for Aquino, or those born under the rat sign, to "reach out to others and seek the support that he rightfully deserves."

The President is facing some issues involving friends and colleagues, including resigned Philippine National Police Chief Alan Purisima.

Yap says some of the challenges encountered in 2014 will be carried on into 2015.

"We can expect to see a worsening in natural disasters such as floods. We can also expect to see cyclones and tornadoes this year," he says.

Thriving businesses

In 2015, Yap says, several industries, mainly the retail industry and the consumer goods sector, will benefit from the positive qi of the wood goat/sheep year.

The wood element being strong this year, the oil and petroleum and agricultural industries will be favourable in 2015, he says.

"Those who are in the financial advisory field, mining or quarry business, will see an increase in both growth and profits this year. Oil and petroleum industries will also be prosperous in 2015. The same goes for construction, healthcare and e-commerce sectors," Yap says.

However, the real estate business will not be that robust this year as the earth element is stagnant in the BaZi Chart of 2015.

The outlook on property investment, Yap says, will depend very much on the way one invests. His advice: If you're a short-sighted investor, this might not be a good year for you. On the other hand, a long-sighted investor will have more to gain this year.

Yap says 2015 may be a good year to buy stocks. "Most of the shares will be undervalued. Therefore this might be a good year to acquire stocks," he says.

Manufacturing businesses may also not do so well, unless it is a business that has something to do with electrical and electronics. Other industries that will do well are construction, e-commerce, alternative energies, healthcare, biotechnology, scientific research and technology.

Not a magic bullet

Feng shui is seen by many as a magic bullet for all woes, or a mysterious thing like casting a spell that can lead to instant wealth. This is not entirely accurate, Yap says.

"Much of fengshui has become mixed with folklore and superstition, making it hard to distinguish between the genuine practice and an old wives' tale," he says.

According to Yap, fengshui is a science that is grounded in proper theory and principles, all of which can be logically explained.

"No matter how good one is in practicing fengshui, nothing beats hard work and effort," he says.

Chinese metaphysics does not subscribe to the usage of "lucky gems," Yap says. Charms or lucky gems do not do much more than influence a person on a psychological level, he says.

Yap is the founder of Mastery Academy of Chinese Metaphysics, a global organization devoted to the teaching of fengshui, BaZi, Qi Men Dun Jia, Mian Xiang and other Chinese metaphysical subjects. He recently gave a talk and personal forecasts for guests of Resorts World Manila.

What 2015 holds

The following analysis by Yap provides a deep insight into every animal sign in the next 12 months:

Wooden Goat/Sheep (1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003)

Your intellect and creative energy will be all fired up in 2015, igniting a new sense of confidence and independence to take on any new challenges for the year. Consider making some healthy lifestyle changes by working out regularly, eating right, resting more and just finding some time to sit down, relax and enjoy life for a moment.

Monkey (1920, 1932, 1944, 1956,1968, 1980, 1992, 2004)

There are positive indications for career progression and personal happiness. You have a natural ability to hold court with newfound friends, potential love interests and influence the right people who will be cheering you on immensely as your pursue your goals and ambitions for 2015.

Rooster (1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005)

Take a step back from the craziness of life and look inside yourself and you will discover that for all the skills and money you can have, what matters most is a good heart and soul. With a little self-discipline and determination, anything is possible for you to achieve this year.

Dog (1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006)

You will be blessed with the innate ability to seek wealth and prosperity this year. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for new opportunities to further your goals but always remember to be diplomatic, poised and gracious when pursuing them.

Pig (1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)

This year might be the right time for you to evaluate your friendship with the people around you as some of your so-called friends are becoming envious of the success you will have this year. Be careful with who you make friends with and always be strong when dealing with petty gossip, jealousy and drama.

Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)

It is time to reach out to others and to seek the support that you rightfully deserve. When you do so, you will see how easy it is to get the help you need and thus allow yourself the opportunity to expand your influence or take on more responsibility.

Ox (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)

It is grand to have high ambitions, but sometimes you need to look at what is right in front of you and set goals that can be achieved in the short term. You will attain success easily this way.

Tiger (1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)

You will have plenty to celebrate-whether it is a graduation, making a lifelong commitment to a partner, welcoming a new addition to the family or receiving a promotion. With so much to cheer about, do remember to thank the people who have helped you reach your goals.

Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963,1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)

You would benefit greatly from focusing on your relationships in 2015 and really work hard to make the most out of the support and friendship that is offered to you. Noble people that surround you throughout the year will contribute to the level of your success for the year.

Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964,1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)

2015 will be an exciting year for you as you will have a slew of different options and opportunities that will present themselves to you if you are willing to grab them. Even when you feel overloaded by all these choices, be assured that you will have a noble person waiting around the corner to lighten your load.

Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)

You should be coiled and ready for action in 2015 for this year will be rich with opportunities for you to grow as a person and to improve your skills, social position and career prospects. Since your growth is pretty much self-directed, you will find that you have ample support from a variety of sources to guide and support your growth.

Horse (1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002)

2015 should be a year for focusing on loving yourself more. In short, you must learn to take care of yourself this year. This means that it is vital for you to create a sense of work-balance that includes proper rest, eating healthily and taking the time to treat yourself right.

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