Year 2015 is known as the year of Yin Wood Sheep—Yi Wei. Sheep is the eighth animal in the 12 Chinese zodiac signs, and is part of the fire cycle in the cycle of the season of five elements in feng shui. The zodiac Sheep is said to be a lucky animal sign and is often expected to bring up auspicious and cordial relationships during the year. In 2015, taking into account the elements in ‘combine and clash’ based on the feng shui destiny analysis, known as the four pillars of destiny, the two main elements in clash are Wood and Earth.
In the cycle of the five-element theory, Wood conquers Earth which indicates clash; however as it’s weak, Wood, which is like a flower, conflicts, and clash can be resolved through interaction. Being flexible, a common agreement can be reached, hence it would be relatively less violent than the earlier year. The Yin Wood Goat year, with Wood on top and Earth below, is a symbol of optimism and flexibility for compromise and progress. Yin Wood also means more activities in the field or art and entertainment. Young women in these fields can see good progress in their career and would also get help from older people.
The Sheep represents Earth element which in turn represents muscle fibres, stomach and pancreas. Hence extra caution needs to be exercised with regard to diabetes, stomach and muscular ailments. Wood, the element in clash—which is weak or yin —signifies neck, liver and spine, hence the clash of elements can aggravate spine-related disorders. For the zodiac sign Sheep, in the earth months of July, October and January, health should be the focus as strong earth will trigger stomach and insulin-related issues.
From the industry point of view, as the Earth element in the zodiac Goat also contains hidden elements like weak Fire and Wood, the year is supportive to trades like food, entertainment, aviation, active sporting and tourism.
From the global relationship perspective, it would be a year of disturbances of a different kind. Although nations may come together to show peace and unity, the unrest will be lurking beneath. Earth-related mishaps and road safety would be of prime importance as the year indicates such unfavourable events.
Those born in the year of Rat will have ample opportunity to tie the knot or have more interaction with the opposite gender, and those born in the year of Snake will have a lot of travel this year.
Industries related to metal and wood like banking, heavy engineering, IT and high tech will see new trends emerging and will receive a boost. Textiles, media and paper industries which pertain to Wood element will also benefit. Based on elemental analysis, Fire industries like finance, entertainment and energy will also be able to progress although a bit of caution needs to be exercised. Real estate, property and mining would experience a lot of competition as the strong Earth in the year of the Sheep will bring in new entrants, fierce competition and may have an overall conservative outlook.
The writer is a master Feng Shui consultant and traditional vastu practitioner