The year of the Xin Chou Metal Ox (or more auspiciously referred to as Golden Ox) made its entrance in 2021 at 10.59pm on Feb 3,2021 – a time specifically known as Li Chun, which signifies the beginning of spring.
According to feng shui master Lee Cheng Hoe, the Chinese almanac Tong Sheng indicates that the year 2021 generally offers brighter prospects.
“The Tong Sheng had very accurately predicted that 2020 would be bad. But in 2021, the Tong Sheng does see the light at the end of the tunnel, ” says Lee, principal of LCH Feng Shui.
While the Covid-19 pandemic may still linger on in the early part of 2021, Lee is optimistic that the situation will gradually be better.
“The overall outlook for the year is that the ‘weather is good for harvest in general’, thus the economy should recover and people can afford to breathe a sigh of relief.”
Lee – who has over 15 years’ experience as a professional feng shui consultant, trainer and speaker – describes the Ox in 2021 as an animal that is symbolic of a silent hard worker who strives for self-improvement and endeavours to get out of 2020’s predicament.
“The four pillars of Li Chun’s Ba Zi (Four Pillars of Destiny) are strong Zheng Yin (Mother Star), symbolising the mother which is represented by the Kun trigram in the Bagua (feng shui energy map). This means that the mother loves the child and is tolerant. There’s good news when it comes to investments too.
The Number 6 Star will enter the central palace of the Annual Flying Star Chart. This star represents indirect wealth, leading to opportunities to make quick money in the Year of the Ox. There is a trend of speculation, so those who wish to invest in the stock market must act speedily for quick returns on high risk investments.
However, being boxed in the middle also signifies being trapped. Hence, beware of financial scams.
The Number 8 Wealth Star entering the West Palace in 2021 will be helpful to the economies of Western countries. The West is represented by the Dui trigram, which signifies ‘gaining wealth via the mouth’. This is advantageous to the entertainment industry, so gaming, tourism and aviation will benefit, and they should be able to get out of the predicament they faced in 2020.
The Five Yellow Star in the southeast this year indicates serious natural and man-made disasters in South-East Asia, which will also be prone to political instability, and may lead to discontented people taking to the streets to demonstrate.
Conflict may arise in the household among the elders in the family as the patriarch and matriarch tend to have more disputes. This is because of the Number 7 Star in the northwest, representing the father, and the Number 3 Star in the southwest, representing the mother.
Fortunately, this may be remedied with the Fire element (bright lights and red objects) in the southwest and Metal element (Fortune Water or An Ren Shui) in the northwest.
Movers and shakers
According to Lee, the outlook for 2021 is favourable for the Metal, Water and Fire industries. Finance, hardware, metal manufacturing and other industries related to the Metal element will come out tops.
This is because the Ox year’s Metal element is strong in the Ba Zi of its Li Chun. Stock speculation activities are also highlighted. Just beware of financial scams and scandals.
Water-related industries such as tourism, transportation, hotels and logistics will also benefit from good development.
Because this year’s Li Chun Ba Zi day master is Ren, which is Yang Water, the strong Metal is helpful to produce the Water to support such Water industries.
Hence, the tourism and hotel industry should be able to escape from the pandemic repercussions of 2020.
The Fire element of this year’s Li Chun Ba Zi Four Pillars is also pretty good. Moreover, Direct Wealth is located at noon, which is symbolised by Fire.
So Fire-related industries such as Internet business, electronic technology, semiconductor, cloud, e-commerce, electronic industry, electronic payment, etc will continue to perform well.
Moreover, since Period 9 (2024-2043) is of the Fire element, Fire-related industries are the up-and-coming businesses destined to shine.
Towards year end, illness energies of diseases related to livestock may emerge, namely affecting the six domestic animals – horse, cow, sheep, chicken, pig and dog. Hence, continue to take care of your health and do not allow yourself to be complacent.
In general, the outlook for 2021 will depend heavily on the two world superpowers, namely China (Northeast) and the United States (West) which are benefitting from the influence of the auspicious Annual Flying Stars, Number 9 Purple and Number 8 White, respectively.
However, countries in South-East Asia have to be more conservative as the worst Annual Flying Star Number 5 Yellow will be there.
Numerological significance
Singaporean oracle reader and numerology master Gracy Yap has also decoded the numerological significance of 2021 to find out what is in store for us.
“Every new year represents a new phase of life and an opportunity to start all over again. In numerology, 2021 is a Universal Year 5 (2+0+2+1=5).
“20 is decoded as the number for Awakening or Judgement, according to the traditional Rider-Waite tarot deck.
“And what a rude awakening 2020 was, an unprecedented year that brought the entire world into lockdown due to Covid-19 and saw many big and small businesses shut doors, and much damage done.
“Indeed, it was a year of healing many parts of ourselves as we spent time in isolation and with family, returning to the basics. I see 2020 as a reset button, ” says Yap, founder of the Gracy Yap Golden Numbers Academy.
Fortunately, there are signs in astrology and numerology indicating a brighter year ahead in 2021, she adds.
“21 is the number for The World card, the final Blessings Major Arcana card in the tarot deck. When this card appears in a reading, it symbolises that you’ve completed a cycle and are about to enter another one.
“It also means you’re about to be recognised for an award or achievement, and it’s a reminder for balance.”
She then pointed out that a cosmic event bearing this significant date was the sighting of the Christmas Star at the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on Dec 21, 2020, which was also the Winter Solstice.
“Jupiter is the auspicious planet of good fortune and Saturn the taskmaster planet signifying longevity to one’s plans.
“If you made a wish on the night of the Great Conjunction, that wish would be magnified and would have far reaching effects, even lasting two decades.”
Numerologically, 2020 is associated with Earth and 2021 is associated with Air. So, this change of elements signifies the transition into a lighter year.
Universal Year Number 5
“Number 5 is a number of Change, Travel, Communication and Freedom. We must embrace change to have the freedom to move in any direction we want.
“This freedom could symbolise being free from the shackles of a job or a toxic relationship that no longer serves you. Number 5 also suggests adventure and risk-taking like the Fool’s journey in tarot.”
Thus, 2021 signifies new beginnings, Yap reiterates.
“Number 5 can also be a roller coaster ride. See how the number is written; it goes up and down.
“The energy is that of speed as Number 5 is linked to Mercury, the planet of communication, also known as Hermes, the god of commerce.”
Hence, favourable industries are air-related, adds Yap, who expects a pick-up in transportation, travel, e-commerce, and anything digital such as cryptocurrency, Internet marketing, training and communication.
As Number 5 is also associated with speculative luck or gambling, Yap says there will be a bullish trend in stocks, particularly in the first half of the year.
“Number 5 personalities are quick witted, magnetic, sexy, intelligent, risk takers, adaptable and capable of bouncing back from setbacks. Compatible numbers to Number 5 are Number 2 and Number 8.
“To succeed in 2021, one needs intellect, speed of execution, and adaptability to changes in the new normal.
“Fixed signs like Number 4 (Earth element) which desires stability and perfection, and passive signs like Number 2 (Water) or Number 6 (Earth) which prefer a slower unhurried pace of life, may find the year challenging or even overwhelming.
“Number 6 has both Earth and Air as its birth elements and can adapt if they can overcome the tendency to procrastinate.
“The year’s winners belong to the numbers that can take massive action and act fast whilst being adaptable. These are numbers that belong to the Air and Fire signs – namely Number 5, Number 1, Number 3 and Number 9.
“Exceptions include Number 8 (also an Earth Sign), which is what I call the Money Magnet (the number for materialism) and Number 2 (the number with a knack for dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s) as both numbers fall into the compatibility range of the year’s Ruling Number, as long as Number 2 and Number 8 can keep up with the fast pace of the year.”
Golden numbers
Yap, who is the author of Secrets of Golden Numbers, also shares that the Golden Numbers for the Year 2021 are 23,32 and 14.
“If you are feeling lucky, you may wish to buy a lottery ticket on your birthday as your own birthdays are your Lucky Numbers (except for Number 4 and Number 8).”
Even so, she advocates exercising caution during Mercury Retrograde dates: Jan 30 - Feb 20, May 29 - June 22 and Sept 27 - Oct 18.
“As Mercury rules communication, a breakdown in communication is to be expected, so my advice is not to plan any key events during a Mercury Retrograde.
“Avoid product launches, signing any contracts, leases and purchasing any computer accessories or home appliances when this planet is sleeping. That’s what a retrograde means or you will risk getting your world turned upside down.”
Since 2021 is a Universal Year 5, the colour that is associated with it is white, which represents purity.
“If you need to clear your home of negative vibes and bring in a breath of fresh air, you can work with white roses, carnations or baby’s breath.
“Just display these flowers in your living room or bedroom to usher in peace and calm.“
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