The year of the Wood horse begins February 4, 2014. It happens once every 60 years! The last time was in 1954. Here’s part 2:

Weather

The weather will likely be dryer, indicating a higher than average propensity for: environmental disasters, such as forest fires, air and sea pollutions, like oil spills.

The Economy

The stock market will continue moving in an upward direction because of the fire energy fueling it forward. Interest rates will continue going up.

Businesses That Will Thrive

Industries that will do well include: shipping, transport, communications, fishing, finance, businesses related to the spa industry, artist, painter, bars, businesses related to the sex industry, sales, banking, and tourism. Also industries related to: high-tech, banking, jewelry, computers, metal mining (copper, silver, gold, aluminum, etc.), excavation, engineering, machinery, and cars will do well. Lastly, industries related to: textile, clothing, publishing, pharmaceutical, education, agriculture, fashion, musician, transportation and environmental related industries, will also thrive.

Health Issues

The horse year may indicate poor air quality, making the environment more prone to virus and epidemic spreading. There may be higher incidences of lung and skin issues. In the previous wood horse year of 1894, the bubonic plague spread. Areas that are located in the eastern part of this country and world, as well as the northwestern part of this country and world, may be more greatly affected. However, because of the advancements in medical technology, medicine and vaccines can safeguard the population.

People Affected

For people born in the year of the rat, the horse year is a direct clash. Be careful when traveling because accidents related to fire and water may be more likely such as boating accidents and house fires. Also, people born in the year of the horse may experience blessings and challenges. This year may be a year that provides lessons that benefit you in the future as well as bringing beautiful things in your life.

Positive Aspects

This could be a year for brilliant new innovations and technologies. In previous wood horse years of 1894 and 1954, great advancements occurred. Coca Cola started bottling in 1894 and it was also the year that the International Olympic Committee was founded. In 1954, the first nuclear-powered submarine was launched in the USA. The first color television was manufactured by RCA. Texas Instrument produced the first commercial transistor radio. In June of 1954, the first atomic power station in the world opened near Moscow. In July of 1954, the maiden flight of Boeing 707 took place. 1954 was also a year where rock and roll became very popular, with the release of  Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets. In August of 1954, the first Sports Illustrated magazine was published.

Scandals

This is a peach blossom year and peach blossom is the Chinese flower related to love and romance. A lot more scandals dealing with sexual improprieties and deviance will be publicized. This could also involve celebrities or well known people in the media.

The International Cimate

This year could indicate more international conflicts and wars. The previous wood horse year of 1954, experienced the beginning of the Indochina and the Algerian war.

This year can be fruitful depending on what energy is being activated in your home or business. Knowledge is power. The New Year is a way for us all to have a fresh start, and leave behind that which no longer serves us, and bring in the fruits of our labor. New energy is needed to usher the old out and manifest those things that will take us to that next level of our being.

Feng Shui is about enhancing the human experience which encompasses wealth, health and relationships. It’s a great way to use the new energy in your home as a catalyst to achieve your heart’s desire. The year of the wood horse will be what you make of it, so make it a great year.