Marites Allen’s outlook for the Snake Year

MANILA, Philippines - Marites Allen says that before you consult with a feng shui master, you must always check his or her credibility “in the same manner that they check if their doctors or lawyers are properly certified (and with reliable certificates). Check if these so-called masters are successful with their own lives. In other words, do they walk the talk? Do they live comfortably and enjoy good relationships? If they don’t, then you may have reasons to doubt if they’re really serious about their craft.”

On fake products proliferating in the market, she says, “What goes around comes around and karma has a way of getting back at people with insincere intentions. This is where I’m proud to say that World of Feng Shui products are unique and special.  We source our products from around the world to ensure the best quality at reasonable prices. Manufacturers from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia are tapped for authentic feng shui symbols and exciting new products are constantly developed in consultation with Lillian Too, the world’s largest-selling author on feng shui. We launch new products every year with specific dimensions, mantras and manufacture it at an auspicious time. Unfortunately, every new product we introduce gets copied everywhere.  Imitation may be the best form of flattery, but in feng shui it could lead to disastrous effects.”

Earth element business

(property, real estate , building construction, hotels)

• Outlook is good, wealth luck & profit gain, can take calculated risks.

• Slow down towards the year end.

Metal element business

(mining, jewellery, white goods, computers, airline)

• The year looks bright, plenty of opportunities in the market.

• Need proper planning and strategies.

• Do not take on high risk projects

Wood element business

(plantation , agriculture, publishing, flowers, plants)

• It’s a good year for this industry, go slowly in order to make the right decisions.

• Do not take too many risks, pick up short term profit.

Fire element business

(stock market, entertain ment, lighting, restaurants )

• Outlook is not encouraging.

• Stock market is promising, especially spring and summer periods.

• Be cautious with investments after the second half of the year.

• Do not take too many high risks.

Water element business

(banking, shipping, transport, alcohol, fishing)

• Competitive outlook.

• Market slowdown.

• Little wealth and profit luck.

• Need creative strategies on business approach.