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| Peter So says the US will provide some good news late in the year, but his charts for Europe make grim reading (AFP/File, Aaron Tam) |
Want to know what's in store for 2012? Who will win the US election? Will the eurozone implode? China's feng shui masters tackle the big issues with their predictions for the Year of the Dragon.
As Chinese communities around the world prepare to ring in the new year on Monday, astrologers and geomancers are predicting the dragon will bring natural disasters and financial volatility, especially to crisis-hit Europe.
"The world economy will be unstable in the Year of the Dragon, because the economies in Europe and the US are still suffering from the effects of the recession," Hong Kong feng shui master Anthony Cheng says.
Celebrity astrologer Peter So says the United States will provide some good news late in the year, but his charts for Europe make grim reading.
"Europe will not recover so soon -- it is expected to suffer at least until 2014. But what I can say is this, a recovery for the US economy is possible in 2013," he says.
If you're prepared to ride the dragon and invest in 2012, Russia and China could be your best bets. The two emerging markets will be the best performers in a volatile year, says Cheng.
But be prepared for surprises, especially out of China where the Communist Party will hold its 18th Congress to select a new generation of leaders.
"In the second half of the year, a scandalous corruption case will be exposed in China," warns Cheng, refusing to elaborate about who will be implicated.
"I can also predict that in Hong Kong and in mainland China, a number of high-ranking officials will be forced to step down. Some may be thrown behind bars, or even pass away."
Many Chinese take such predictions seriously and adjust their lives accordingly. Feng shui, the ancient study of the forces of chi, or life energy, is a daily part of life in the Chinese world.
One of Hong Kong's largest brokerages, CLSA, releases a Feng Shui Index every year, offering its "tongue-in-cheek" predictions for global markets and world affairs.
Lest anyone takes it seriously, CLSA admits that feng shui's "original purpose was to locate auspicious burial spots, not call the twists and turns of the equity markets or individual sectors".
But it has a stab anyway, even if some of its predictions are less than audacious. For example, it says the stars point to a "job opening" for Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, the man everyone expects to become China's next ruler after the 18th Congress in October or November.
As for US politics, the soothsayers are more cautious. When asked who will win the US elections, So refuses to make a prediction without precise information about the dates and times of the candidates' births.
"Sometimes luck depends on the country itself, rather than an individual president," he says enigmatically.
"For the US, they are starting to have luck on their side again, so it is going to be a good year no matter who's elected."
The five Chinese elements are wood, fire, earth, metal and water, and 2012 is tipped to be big on water. This could mean riches and abundance, but it could also spell disaster.
Well-known Hong Kong astrologer Alion Yeo says we should brace for storms and floods. "Expect to see a lot of flooding in areas like Thailand and South East China," he says.
So sees similar portents, but with an earthy twist.
"Indonesia, Pakistan, India and places in China like Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou are particularly disaster-prone. They are likely to experience frequent earthquakes," he says.
While the ancient Chinese were developing their systems of astrology and geomancy, people across the Pacific were finding other ways to predict the future.
The Mayans of modern-day South America purportedly had a calendar that showed the world would come to an end on December 21, 2012.
Like the historians who rubbish such interpretations of Mayan belief, So says there is no need to fear the end is nigh.
"Doomsday is just a bunch of make-believe," he says.
3 comments:
Hello Lucifer, How long until your fate End? Are you the same Dragon that tried to devour the male child that was born unto Israel? I thought so. You mean old devil shouldn't let Pride get the best of you. Well, I must admit, you are a smart old fox and a good liar too. You got the world following after you unto the same destruction that you are heading for.
I wish people would believe me for their soul sake that you are a being that cannot be trusted because on the outside you look brillant and handsome. And for that, they are awe struck with your beauty but they failed to see the fork that is behind your back.
How many people have you stab to death with that pitch fork? Billions? 2 millions in Cambodia, 50 million in China, 60 million in Russia, 60 million in USA... and many more you wouldn't want to tell? You are a mean devil.
I wish people only knew how mean you been since you tempted the first human being on this earth. You are a mean master, requiring people to sacrifice human beings so you can get pleasure of seeing them die the death of your curse.
So, you are also known as the, god of the blind...? You blinded the eyes of people so that they cannot see the truth that is in Yeshua, the Messiah whom God, the Father sent into this world to to redeem them from the power of your curse. You got them to believe that "all religions are just as good as the others."
You are also head of the UN as, Chief. You love to play God on behalf of nations that you brought distrought upon. Very clever.
So, from 9/11/2001-9/11/2012, are you planning something big to happen since #11 is your magic number in the Santanic Cult? Were those that died in the Twin Towers died as human sacrifice that you had planned? I thought so. How about those Jews in Germany and many others that died in the oven, were they also not an act of human sacrifice to your pleasure? How about cremation, is not that an act of human sacrifice to your pleasure?
I must give you credit Mr. Devil, you are a good Deceiver and a Liar. You have made nations weak by your craftiness.
Khmer Israel
In 2011, Year of the Rabbit
HURRICANES: Ng correctly predicted that Florida and the eastern seaboard of the U.S. would be hit hard by hurricanes in 2011. According to the National Climatic Data Center, the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season produced an above average number of tropical storms. Arguably most notable was Hurricane Irene, a powerful Atlantic hurricane wrought devastation (and cost billions of dollars in damage) as it moved from the Caribbean and up the U.S.’s East Coast.
CALIFORNIA FIRES: Ng predicted that fires would devastate California. While the Golden State did experience serious wildfire activity (especially in early September), the major wildfire stories of 2011 came out of drought-stricken Arizona and Texas, where raging wildfires destroyed livelihoods and forced thousands of people to flee their homes.
JAPAN: Ng said Japan would be the biggest international story of the year. He said the country’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan would be forced to step down or be forced into a snap election — one he was predicted to lose. Kan resigned from politics in late August, after he was widely criticized for a perceived lack of leadership following the country’s devastating earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear crisis.
MORE MINING ACCIDENTS: Months after the Chilean mining story grabbed headlines worldwide, Ng predicted that 2011 would see similar accidents. The year did see a spate of mining accidents worldwide, the most notable in Ukraine when more than 30 people were killed in two separate coal mining accidents.
MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS: New treatments will be available for terminal illnesses such as cancer. Stem cell research will play an integral role in many treatments.
MORE TROUBLE FOR RIM: Hewlett Packard, Research in Motion (RIM) and other traditional cellular phone companies may run into more trouble. China will develop an enormous communications network.
U.S. REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT: Politics will swing toward the right in the U.S. and Obama’s Democratic Party will have trouble clinging to power, according to Ng. In terms of its economy, the U.S. will see a strong year, with lowering unemployment rates and greater opportunity. The country’s economy will be led by major advances in the technology and automobile industries.
HU JINTAO IS OUT: China will see new leadership, says Ng. New policies will target corruption, forcing many officials to step down. China will remain the only country with major economic advances, exceeding a 10 per cent growth rate. The global economy will otherwise remain unstable.
A CRUMBLING HONG KONG: Hong Kong might experience falling buildings and industrial accidents at a record level.
NATURAL DISASTERS IN TAIWAN: Taiwan will suffer many natural disasters, according to Ng’s annual forecast. In addition to Taiwan, the world will see many earthquakes and volcanic activity in the next year. Ng predicted that temperatures will skyrocket in China and the Middle East.
Baay Kdaing
He wish he was!
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