As we enter 2024, the Year of the Wood Dragon, many are keen to infuse positive energy into their living spaces to attract good fortune, health, and prosperity. In the ancient practice of Feng Shui, specific items and placements influence the flow of energy or “chi” in a space. Here are items recommended by Feng Shui expert Patrick Lim Fernandez to enhance your living space during this promising year.
1. Magpie (for harmonious relationship and romance)
Symbolizing good luck, joy, and lasting fortune, hanging this in your home center promotes communication, clear perception, and conjugal happiness.
2. Hippo Guard (for protection and safety)
Specially designed to minimize the effects of the “Robbery Star,” this strong and effective piece is made of high-quality stone.
3. Brass Pei Yau Money Catcher (for prosperity, wealth, and abundance)
Placed facing the main door, this infinite creature attracts wealth from all sources.
4. Brass Happy Couple (for harmonious relationship and romance)
This is a symbol of conjugal bliss for faithful and harmonious relationships, perfect for display in the Master’s Bedroom.
5. Dragon Emperor Throne (for career, academic, and business)
Depicting nine dragons capturing the “pearl of wisdom,” this symbolizes power and opens up opportunities, greatness, and prominence.
6. Brass Antique Pumpkin (for harmonious relationship and romance)
Depicting carvings of long life and happiness, this unique pumpkin brings luck to family life.
7. Wealth Bucket (for prosperity, wealth, and abundance)
Gold plated with jade, this attracts money luck and is beneficial for new beginnings, such as starting a business, career, or for newly married couples.
8. Silver Choi Shan (for prosperity, wealth, and abundance)
As the leader of wealth deities, Choi Shan invites money luck and helps in making the right financial decisions. Good to place inside the vault or facing the main door.
9. Brass Dragon Head Tortoise (for protection and safety)
Used for protection against criticism and envy, bringing harmony to counter conflict.
10. Mountain Rock (for career, academic, and business)
Placed behind the working area, this provides backup and support for your career and business.
11. Wise Men Walnut (for career, academic, and business)
Engraved with clever men, this walnut enhances creativity, self-upgrade, and decision-making skills. Keep with you when you need to be extra sharp.
12. Longevity Coins (for health luck)
These are symbolic ancient coins to ward off the negative influence of the “Sickness Star” when hung in the Southeast direction for the year of the Wood Dragon.
13. Feng Shui Brass Gong (for protection and safety)
Placed in the disaster location of the year, gong six times daily to neutralize the ill-effects of the “Disaster Star.” May be used anytime but preferably at the start of the day.
All items are available at Yin and Yang Shop of Harmony located at Shoppes at the Lagoon, New World Makati Hotel. Visit their website at yinandyangshopofharmony.com.
Watch out for the Manila Bulletin Chinese New Year Special Print Supplement on Feb. 9, 2024!