Stress and romance in store for Horses in 2014, says feng shui master

Feng shui master Joseph Chau conducts an 'energizing ritual'. Mandarin Oriental Manila

Feng shui master Joseph Chau says in his 2014 forecast that people born in the Year of the Horse are [c]heerful, charming, loyal, friendly, hard-working, independent, energetic, subjective and self-centered.

He advises them not to go to funerals or wakes for the whole year, and to have a blood test or oral prophylaxis done at while 2014 is still starting to enhance their luck.

[T]here are many unlucky stars that are gathered under their sign and present in their life cycle in 2014, Chau's forecast reads in part.

More or less, they will be quite emotional and under stress at work. It is important that they know how to relax more and stay quiet for self-protection. On the other hand, they have to keep low profile and be patient to avoid unnecessary rumors and jealousy.

On the plus side, Horses will have a stable and satisfactory income, but they should still cut down their unnecessary expenditures and watch their expenses to avoid being over budget, it adds.

This is also one of the romantic years for Horses, the forecast says. Lovers should be patient with each other to reach a mutual understanding. Married Horses should keep away from temptation or they will face separation. They must be careful with the way they handle their relationship to avoid any conflict, especially in the lunar months of February, March, May, September and December.

Specific instructions aside, Chau's words mostly read like good advice for anyone, whether they're believers or not, whether they're Horses or not: Pay special attention to road safety, stay away from sharp objects and beware of problems with the eyes, heart, high blood pressure, stroke and cardiovascular system. BM, GMA News

Feng shui master Joseph Chau will help Mandarin Oriental Manila ring in the Chinese New Year on Jan. 30. The festivities will include Chau's energizing rituals, a lion and dragon dance, an eight-course lauriat dinner and the Grand Midnight Countdown to Jan. 31. Attendees will also have the chance to interact with Chau at a Q&A regarding his forecast.

Tickets are P3,288 each for adults and P1,688 for children, and are available at the Chinese New Year booth in Tin Hau, Mandarin Oriental.

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Stress and romance in store for Horses in 2014, says feng shui master