Gong Xi Fa Cai! Kung Hei Fat Choy! In China, no important decision is made without looking at astrology and feng shui at least a little. 2021 is the Year of the Ox, or more precisely the Year of the Yin Metal Ox. It follows the Year of the Rat, which brought us a century plague and an unexpected stock market rally thereafter.[mepr-active membership=”1734″ ifallowed=”show” unauth=”message” unauth_message=”Please login or purchase a membership to view full text.”]
The ox is the second of the 12-year periodic cycle of animals that appears in the Chinese calendar. The ox in Chinese mythology is considered a diligent, honest, and strong animal associated with good harvests and fertility. Chinese astrologers denote the ox with hard work, positivity, honesty, grounded, loyal, gentleness, and trustworthiness. The ox also signifies movement and is considered a problem-solver. Qualities that are urgently needed to get us out of the post-pandemic crisis. This year could be a turning point. The stock market bulls have already taken command of by anticipating a positive development.
However, the ox can sometimes be a bit introverted or even stubborn. Its energy is relatively slow and sometimes even stagnant. Developments and projects may go slower, according to Chinese astrologers. Patience is needed. Everything may take longer than expected to reach goals or become successful, similar to growing crops. There is no fast track to success, and continuous effort is required. Slow progress should not discourage, though. Success will be fair and will reap what one sows.
The associated Yin Metal in this year’s zodiac sign stands for jewelry, beautiful and graceful. But the lack of fire element this and the following years, which stands for happiness and optimism, may also lead to longer setbacks or even a bearish market.
A look at the industries that are supposed to perform well in the Year of the Metal Ox. Here are the feng shui masters’ predictions:
GREAT: Fire industries, as fire conquers metal, such as energy, power generation, restaurants, and entertainment, are supposed to prosper well in the Year of the Metal Ox
GOOD: Earth industries, as earth conquers water and produces metal, such as real estate, land development, mining, insurance, computer software, and technology.
TO AVOID: Metal industries, facing stiff competition this year, such as automobiles, engineering, banking, and machinery. Furthermore, water industries, such as shipping, transportation, communication, and beverages, because of the fire element’s absence this year. And also wood industries, including fashion, media, books, the environment, and climate change.
The worst months of this year, according to feng shui, will be April and October. But no worry. By hanging a six-metal rod wind chime at once door, everything will be fine again.
In this sense, we wish you a healthy and prosperous year ahead!
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