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by Antonia Chiam, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on January 14, 2015, Wednesday

KUCHING: The beginning of Spring or Li Chun falls on Feb 4 this year, meaning the Year of the Sheep starts on Feb 4 although Chinese New Year is on Feb 19.

Many Chinese seek to enhance their New Year luck through feng shui practices. A common feng shui chart used as an annual guide is the Flying Star chart.

According to crystals shop Silver Point proprietor YS Tan, the Flying Star chart maps out the ways energy is distributed in nine areas of a location, especially in ones home.

The nine areas in the Flying Star chart represent different things, good or bad. They are each marked by a number and a corresponding direction. The position of these things change every year, he told The Borneo Post in an exclusive interview yesterday.

Tan said people can use crystals or other feng shui-related items to enhance positive energy and repel negative energy.

This year, East corresponds with the auspicious number 1, which represents position or relationship. Those born in the Year of the Rabbit should tap into this auspicious energy using crystals such as rose quartz, amazonite or rainbow tourmaline.

The negative number 2 falls in the south-east area this year, representing sickness. Those affected are those born in the Dragon and Snake years. They can consider using black obsidian, black rutile or tektite to lessen the effect of this inauspicious star.

Number 3 star is known to bring about arguments and misunderstandings. This year, it falls in the centre area, which is negative to everyone in the household. To lessen its effect, salt lamps are recommended. Salt lamps are natural Himalayan salt rocks made into lamps for their natural benefits, such as purifying the air and preventing radiation.

The auspicious number 4 in the north-west direction this year stands to benefit people born in the Dog and Boar years. Crystals to enhance include aventurine or tigers eye.

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