We Touch Base with Feng Shui Master and Astrologer Pius Chan

What does the Year of The Ox have in store for us?

Despite the economical downturn and the unstable political environment, China and Hong Kong is still better off than other countries. That's related to Feng Shui. The economical and political leadership has been transferred from the West to China. The luck of the land went to China in 2004. This will last 60 years, until 2063. China's lucky number 8 this year represents good fortune.

Which items should we keep this year?

Something mouse related. This is the year of the Ox, and according to Chinese Astrology, Ox and Mouse are good partners.

What should we get rid of?

Ox! It's quite interesting, as most people will send Ox related things. But in Chinese Feng Shui, we should avoid the Ox or Cow in the year of the Ox. It is offending the presiding God.

Do you have any Feng Shui tips for this year that we can apply at home or our office?

For good fortune:
Put a glass of tap water in the South East of your home. The water needs to be "live" water. If it's distilled/processed water, it's "dead" water. An aquarium is ok too.

For good relationship:
Place a music box and a glass of tap water in the North West. The music box is made of metal. So you need metal and water. That will enhance the luck of your relationship.

For successful work:
Put four bamboos in water and place it in the South. The bamboo represents wood. It needs to have green fresh leafs.

To reduce sickness:
Get a metal object and place it in the West and North.

To reduce dispute and gossip:
Get something pink and put it in the North East. The nature of that area is wood, and pink represents fire. But don't use red, as that might symbolize a fire that's too big. Pink is a minor one. You don't want to burn anything.

So would this change when you're doing an individual consultation?

This is general, but it works for everyone. When I do the Feng Shui for your home or your office, I would find out more details. There are different surroundings for different buildings.

Let's say I have a tall building in front of my window.

That depends on how it's facing you. If the edge of the building is facing you, you need a big plant to diffuse the energy. It's very simple. You need something that's alive, something that has energy. I wouldn't use a sculpture.

How can one improve their desk at work?

Again take 4 bamboos in water and place them in the South. The bamboo enhances the success at work. The water enhances the luck of fortune. If you're the boss, take a glass of tap water and place eight white round stones (Earth) inside and leave it in the South East. This can be in your room or on your desk. In fact you can put it on or underneath your desk.

What is the process of a Feng Shui shop consultation?

I do many shops here in Hong Kong, Macau and China. Often I will go through the floor plans before they build the stores, and when they have the launch, I do the opening ceremony for them. I tell them the area of the cashier and where to put the door. Sometimes, if the shop is big, they have more than one door. I define which one is the lucky door, and that becomes the main entrance. I also tell them where to put the VIP area, that's where they make the big bill. So VIP area, cashier, Manager room and the front door. Those are the most important things. Sometimes I communicate with the MD, and I give them advice on expansion plans.

How important is one's birth chart when you do the Feng Shui consultation?

The date of birth (month) tells you which one from the five elements is good for you, and that will tell you which environment is suitable for you. For example if water is good for you, then you should live near water, or somewhere where you can see water. This will enhance your luck.

What can one expect from a consultation with you?

You will find out when you will experience good luck, be in a relationship or marriage, health, luck of fortune, what kind of work or business is suitable for you, lucky colour and elements.

How fast can things change for someone? Instantly?

Sometimes instantly, sometimes it takes a whole month. If a person is already lucky, it's easier to enhance that. If someone's unlucky, we try to reduce and avoid the bad luck.

What do people need to give you for you to prepare a consultation?

Date and time of birth for Chinese Astrology. Floor plan for Feng Shui.

How much is a consultation?

$2,000 for Chinese Astrology and $8 per sq. ft. for Feng Shui consultations.

What does Face Reading have to do with Chinese Astrology?

It's related. Your features will change throughout the different phases of your life. Your face changes according to Chinese Astrology.

What are your plans?

I want to expand my exposure in different regions, especially China and Western countries. I am publishing a series of Feng Shui books at the end of this year. They will be available in several languages, including English, Chinese and Japanese.

What do you enjoy most about your work?

I can help people to improve their living quality and luck. If they're happy, I'm happy. I love making people happy.

Do you have a motto?

I try my best to enjoy failure. Most people can handle success and happiness, but not many can deal with failure. Most successful people can handle failure. You learn from your mistakes. The failure brings you to your success. So you no longer need to be unhappy.

Pius is a sought-after Feng Shui Master, Astrologer and Face Reader. He holds a weekly Feng Shui program on TVB Lifestyle. Clients include celebrities, socialites as well as international brands and corporations in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan and Taiwan.

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