The Year of the Rabbit certainly was a year full of sudden changes earthquakes, floods violence civil conflicts and trouble. 2012, is Year of the Dragon and for some it will see a huge improvement, awesome change as transformational changes are coming The coming Year of the Water Dragon brings both positive and negative manifestations of extreme luck. All astrological indications predict a year of transformation with plenty of political and economic changes that will alter the balance of power and influence in the world.

For some it will still see some ‘challenges’ personally and then there are some that will experience some minor irritations. It is important in Feng Shui to be prepared and to take the opportunity of benefiting from the auspicious changes and negate the inauspicious changes that the Year of the Dragon may bring.

To welcome in the apex of change brought about by the Dragon year with optimistic and productive energies of the Water Dragon.

This is a year that finds the lucky number 6 star in the center of the chart…confirming that Heaven energies will rule this year to be happier, healthier, richer and stronger this year. Use powerful symbols of protection and enhancement in your home and office to ward off bad luck vibes.

There are three important stars influence the energy of the year – The Star of the Aggressive Sword, The External Flower of Romance (no one is immune!) and The Star of Powerful Mentors!

2012 will bring wealth luck if you can tap into it.

Lots of Conflict Ahead in 2012

Inevitably the hostile and quarrelsome “3″ Star (located in the SW in 2012) can cause tempers to flare with resulting anger and quarrels at home and in the office. Legal problems often start when the 3 star flies into the center or sitting palace of the home.

The best remedy is to place a Laughing Buddha dressed in red robes carrying an ingot. If this doesn’t suit you, then you can also use red pillowcases, carpets or other design accents in red.

Did you know that the Red Laughing Buddha dissolves anger?

So start de-cluttering your home, office or shop now. Clutter energetically and emotionally drag you down and keep you from moving forward. You will be amazed how good you will feel when you remove ‘old stuff’ from your life.

Clutter in any area of your home, shop, or office will be blocking a part of your life. You will feel like you are stuck or stagnating.

If you are born in the year of the Dog or Dragon or have them anywhere in your Four Pillars chart it is best to wear a Rooster Pendant for the whole of 2012 as it will help to harmonise any challenges you may experience, as you may find 2012 more challenging than previous years. People born in the year of the Dog will anticipate more traveling, or movements such as changing jobs or moving house.

For people who are born in the year of the Rooster, the Dragon year will bring “Flower of Romance” so one can anticipate a more sociable year with more opportunity to develop friendship with the opposite sex… People born in the year of the Tiger or Dog will be into year of “Travelling Horse” and the Dragon year will trigger more travelling and movement.

Generally speaking the animals combining with the Dragon year are the Monkey, the Rat, and the Rooster and these animals are all in harmony this year.

Annual Flying Stars are the Feng Shui energies that relate to the compass directions on the Earth Chart or World Chart for the 2012. Unlike a Feng Shui analysis of your home which is unique and extremely accurate, the Annual Flying Stars for the compass directions are more general, but may have some impact on your life, especially if your front door, office or bedroom is located in the South East or the North.

The two numbers which are the most problematic are 5 and 2, and must be remedied!

5 = Misfortune
If your front door is located in the South East, your finances and business may be very challenging in 2012. The 5 misfortune star brings bad luck of all kinds, obstacles, challenges and misfortune such as bankruptcy, sickness, accidents, catastrophe. Use a brass metal wind chime in the South East sector of the garden and brass pagoda in the South East sector of your home. Metal bells can also be used – hang them on a door or drawer that is used regularly to help suppress this negative energy and avoid the colour red in the South East area for 2012.

2 = Sickness
If your front door is located in the North, your health may deteriorate this year thereby affecting your finances and business due to an increase in poor health and staff sickness. You will need brass wu lou or health gourd and/or Six Chinese coins located in the North sector of the house for 2012. These are to aid in absorbing the negative sickness energy. Be extra careful if your main door is located in the South East or the North sector in 2012.

7 = Fire and Accidents
If your front door is located in the North West of your home, your finances may deteriorate this year with an increase in fire, accidents and theft. If your bedroom is located in the North West, your relationships will be less harmonious and your health may be challenging.

3 = Conflict
If your front door is located in the South West, your may be financially worse off in 2012, with the risk of more arguments, conflicts and legal problems such as fines, lawsuits and theft. If your bedroom is located in the South West, your relationships will be less harmonious and your health may be more stressed and challenging.

4 = Romance & Academic Success
If your front door is located in the East your finances will be good this year. It also supports academic success this year! If your bedroom is located in the East your health will improve and your relationships may improve.

6 = Power & Authority
Is located in the Centre your status power and finances may be better this year.

1 = Wisdom
If your home or business is located in the South, your reputation and financial prospects will be good this year. If your bedroom is located in the South your health and relationships will be good.

8 = Prosperity
Congratulations! If your front door is located in the West, you will find your finances & business will improve this year. If your bedroom is located in the West, your health and relationships will improve this year…

9 = Fame & Good ReputationIf your home or business is located in the North East, because of your growing reputation and fame, your finances and business willimprove this year. If your bedroom is located in the North East, your health and relationships will improve this year.

The South East 1 is where the Grand Duke resides this year. Try to avoid or minimize construction. If it is unavoidable, you may experience delays, breakdowns and unforeseen obstacles. It is also not recommended for one to sit with your back against the South as you will be sitting against the unfavourable energy””. If this is unavoidable place a Dragon Tortoise facing south as it is said to appease the Grand Duke. The Pi Xiu can also be used for this purpose.

Annual Flying stars are far more accurate when analysed in conjunction with the unique Feng Shui chart of your home or building, a comprehensive Feng Shui consultation or Annual Maintenance update is recommended to predict and improve your unique situation.