Real Estate Market Predictions for The Year of the Rat 2008

I confess - I do have a more-than-passing interest in feng shui and other ancient Oriental philosophy. Not only does it intrigue me but much of it really just 'feels' right to me...and that is what it's all about, isn't it

So, today being Chinese New Year, I decided to search out some information on what it means to us in real estate. And since I do already have my own gut feelings about what the year will bring, and I have found my inner voice to be an exceptional guide throughout my life, I expected to find some positive news.

And I was rewarded with very auspicious news indeed!

The first article I stumbled across seemed to be waiting for me to read it. It's title, "Year of the Rat bodes ill for markets," gave me great pause, but I read on in spite of my trepidation. What I found out is that the stock market fires will be quelched by the heavy water element of the Rat, but that real estate is fortunate to be one of the earth industries that looks to the Rat for money. As excerpted from the article:

"The rat is a symbol of money to the earth industry ... Strong water element in the year indicates productivity and strong activity in the metal industries," said Mr. Lo, who suggested investors put their money into property, mining and gold.

Raymond Lo is a feng shui master in Hong Kong, and is now one of my favorite people!

Whether you believe in this philosophy or not, you cannot argue that it is not fascinating to consider the possibilities and predictions given to us by the Masters. Additionally, the idea that any bad luck, bad energies or fateful predictions can be minimized or eliminated with 'cures' is one that has to appeal to anyone with a taste for optimism!

Further reading:

Read about your personal animal predictions for the year here
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Auspicious dates and times calendar

Comments

[Orlando Florida Homes For Sale]

I also find it fascinating and alot of people do also.