Gong Xi Fa Cai! Wishing you happiness and prosperity!

It’s the Year of the Golden Rabbit! And, Kuala Lumpur is abuzz with Chinese good luck symbols, red lanterns, red window stencils, and red rabbits. The key word here is red. I got in on the act, and have placed two red and gold lanterns in the portico of my circular driveway; two orange trees, decorated with red ribbons, mini lanterns and gold fish, flank my front door; and lucky bamboo plants are perched on my  kitchen shelves. I’m giving each of my six household staff a box of mandarin oranges and an ang pow envelope filled with crisp new bills.

Allie, my daugter, is seen here beating the Drum for Good Wealth at the mall. There were other drums for prosperity, health, happiness, and peace, which we all took turns pounding. Allie is a Rat, and so is my husband. Rats are predicted to have a good year, but not without stress and strains. They must be patient; make no hasty decisions. They have high stores of inner energy and self confidence, which will lead  to success and popularity. Health luck is moderate. Love is good, but they must be considerate and avoid arguments.

My son is a Rabbit, and it’s supposed to be a tough year full of obsactles for Rabbits. But I attended a brilliant Feng Shui convention featuring Master  Lillian Too, and she offered endless advice on how to transfer bad forces into good ones. Basically, Rabbits should lie low and stay cool. They should not exceed their budgets, and they must work hard. Be patient, success will come, but along with a few setbacks. Rabbits must take care of their health and preserve their inner energy.

I’m a Dragon. Dragons can expect windfall luck (yippee), and a series of small but continuous successes. They must avoid stress as much as possible. Love and relationships will be mellow, and inner energy will be a bit low.

Alas, no one can predict the future, but my family is ready to face the coming year with positive energy and a great attitude. I hope you and your family  are too!

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