Free Chinese Astrology Chart/Four Pillars Calculator

For those of you who only know your year animal in Chinese Astrology, I now have a free four pillars calculator on my website so you can become familiar with your full birth chart - Chinese Astrology Chart - Four Pillars Calculator
 

In Chinese Astrology, also called the Four Pillars of Destiny, you have an hour pillar, day pillar, month pillar and year pillar.  Each pillar has two symbols - a heavenly stem and an earthly branch.  The heavenly stem is a yin or yang element, and the earthly branch is one of the twelve chinese animals of the zodiac.  Although the calculator does not give you a reading or analysis of your birth chart, if you cross-reference your chart with my yearly astrology predictions from my Feng Shui Newsletter, you will have some idea what each year may indicate for you.  I also conduct individual readings based on your Western Astrology and Chinese Astrology charts if you would like a thorough analysis of your life path.  Visit my Astrology page for more information.

Many blessings, Carol of Sacred Feng Shui Design

Astrological Influences and the Australian Election Limbo - August 2010

In the past week I have had a number of clients email me asking if there were planetary/astrological influences which could explain the Australian Election events. Indeed there were some indicators present in the chart of the time the voting opened on Saturday.


Venus and Mars (female & male) were conjuct (sitting together) on the ascendant (public persona). This indicated female and male were considered of equal stature in the public's eye. Secondly, they were being squared (opposing force) by Pluto. Pluto squared represents power struggles, unseen forces and the underworld. So the power struggle can now be seen. Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott have had their power taken away, and they must now negotiate with the Greens and Independents to gain their power. Of course I am sure there will be some underhand and dirty deals (very plutonic) which will go on behind the scenes to pursuade the other parties.

Also, Mercury went retrograde (it moves closer to the earth) on the day of the election. Mercury retrograde represents confusion, mistakes and delays in all forms of communication and connections. Hence there has been mistakes in the vote count in some electorates. In Chinese Astrology, this is the clash month of the Year of the Tiger, representing change, challenges and conflict. The clash month finishes September 7 so I believe one layer of struggle will be removed. However Mercury remains retrograde until September 13, so the real outcome will be much clearer in the 2nd week of September. Perhaps by then, there will be talk of another vote.

But I must add, whenever Pluto is present in a chart analysis, unseen forces are at hand, so it can be very hard to predict the outcome.

Talk with you soon, Carol G Partridge
Sacred Feng Shui Design

Astro Forecast - Mercury Retrograde 27 December 2009

Mercury Retrograde = delays, frustrations and misunderstandings

The planet Mercury will go retrograde for approximately 2 weeks from the 27th December 2009 till 16 January 2010 causing hiccups with all forms of communication, including planes, trains and automobiles.

• Emails, text & phone messages, letters and contracts can disappear, leaving you wondering what is going on, and why people have not got back to you. Anything mailed can also go astray.
  
  
• Computers can slow down at this time due to system errors, or crash.
  
  
• You may experience problems with your internet or phone connection.
  
  
• Plane, train, bus, and tram schedules can go out the window .. so expect delays.
  
  
• Your car may start running a bit rough during Mercury Retrograde. In peak hour, there may be an increase in car breakdowns and traffic light malfunctions causing lengthy delays.

My Advice

• Back up your computer before the 27th December!
  
  
• Finalise all contracts, projects and forms of communication before the 27th.
  
  
• It is not a good time to begin new projects. It's best to wait till after 16 January 2010 when Mercury will go Direct. Mercury Direct means Mercury will be moving forward again. If you begin a project while Mercury is in Retrograde (reverse) expect the project to be frustratingly slow and problematic.
  
  
• If you are in the middle of negotiations, allow for delays, and misunderstandings. Keep a copy of everything which is sent, in case it has to be sent again. Don't schedule tight deadlines ... factor in delays!
  
  
• Before going on holidays or business travel, double check all documents and schedules before you leave. Allow plenty of time to get to the airport. Allow plenty of time to transfer between flights.
  
  
• Most important .... relax and go with the flow. Now you know this two week period can be frustrating, you can prepare yourself for the influence this planet has on our daily lives.
  

Mercury Retrograde is often referred to as the Trickster!

As Mercury Retrogrades three times a year for approximately three weeks, I will update you when Mercury Retrogrades again next year on Twitter , My Blog or my Feng Shui Newsletter. I will be sending out my Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology forecast for 2010 in January, so subscribe to my Newsletter at www.sacredfengshuidesign.com.au

For a little stress relief and a giggle during this frustrating time, take a look at this funny, and very clever song and video about Airport Delays.

Merry Christmas everyone ... Carol

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Signs & Symbols

Throughout the ages, there has been many methods for forecasting the hidden aspects of life. Ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Babylon and China read the stars. American Indians and Australian Aboriginals read the signs and symbols in nature to guide them. The ‘three wise men’, or Magi, came from Persia and India to find the baby Jesus.

The Magi kept very precise records of the positions of the stars

They believed that the stars held the secrets of the past and could foretell the future. “The Magi figured out that a very rare event was about to take place. The ‘wandering stars’ which today we know are planets Mars, Jupiter and Saturn would appear very close together in the constellation of Pisces. The Magi predicted that these three planets would form a triangular, arrow head shape in the sky which would point out an important event on earth. In those days, groups of people were ‘assigned’ constellations; Pisces was the constellation that had been given to the Hebrew people” (New York Times 1998).

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Questions About Feng Shui

By the way, I am always happy to answer any questions you may! Send your questions to carol@sacredfengshuidesign.com.au

My Story

My mother correctly predicted major events quite early in my life, so unusual phenomenon seemed quite natural to me. I am not sure if you would call my mother psychic? Whenever I was overseas she would describe my activities or conversations in detail, which she had seen in her dreams (back home in Australia).

It was almost as if she astral travelled to be by my side. Even though there were two other children in the family, Mum only seemed to have that ‘connection’ with me.

As I grew up, I realized I had inherited psychic sensitivity. I went on to learn how to interpret information and protect myself from picking up unwanted ‘stuff’ during my normal day to day existence.

I studied Tarot at the College of Psychic Studies in London, Channelling with various psychic development teachers in Sydney. Western Astrology at The Melbourne School of Astrology, and Chinese Astrology with Vic Ketis.

Every holiday was a pilgrimage to find answers …

.. and experience the energy at sacred sites and power centers all over the world. My most memorable experiences were at Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines of Peru; Egyptian Temples and Mt. Sinai, Egypt; The Temple of Apollo in Delphi, Greece; Sedona and Monument Valley in America; Uluru in Australia; from Nepal to the Himalayas; the Arthurian trail from Tintagel on the Cornish Coast to Glastonbury - the Isle of Avalon.

What lead me to Feng Shui?

To be honest, I had always been a sceptic of Feng Shui. Most of what I had read about feng shui was either very general or hard to understand. I am sure you can relate to that!

However, we had just moved into a new apartment and before long, we had quite a few incidents of theft. Now because I had studied Western Astrology for 3 years, I knew this was not part of our astrological profile, karmic story or planetary transits. I had performed many space clearings at our apartment, so the feel of the apartment was good. So I thought …. IT MUST HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FENG SHUI OF THE HOME! I studied Feng Shui and sure enough, the flying star analysis of the apartment revealed theft was indeed part of the energetic character of the building. Once our apartment was remedied, we had no more theft.

I never could have imagined how fascinating and accurate feng shui readings could be ...

I have seen substantial improvements in my client’s lives since they have had a feng shui analysis, however the key to their success is the fact I combine geomancy, space clearing, intuitive skills, and sick building analysis with every feng shui consultation.

I have attained Certificate IV in Feng Shui with the Australian College of Environmental Studies, which offers the most comprehensive Feng Shui Training in Australia. The Principle and Advanced Flying Star teacher at the college has been personally trained by feng shui experts Master Raymond Lo, and Master Joseph Yu.

In 2009 it was a privilege to enhance my feng shui knowledge by studying with Master Raymond Lo of Hong Kong.

I am proud to be a member of the AFSC (Association of Feng Shui Consultants), which denotes my commitment to professionalism and the Association’s Code of Ethics.

Your home is the physical manifestation of your inner world, your karmic journey and life’s lessons. Feng Shui will reveal your sacred story and help you to achieve your full potential!

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About Sacred Feng Shui Design

As a feng shui consultant trained in the three schools of feng shui (form, compass & flying stars), it is possible to read the energetic ‘character’ of a building, and the effect it is having on every aspect of your life, whether beneficial, neutral or detrimental. Combined with Geomancy, Space Clearing, Sick Building Analysis and intuitive skills,

The 'elemental' energies can then be adjusted, creating ..

• better health, wealth, relationships, sleep, fertility, career, opportunities
• improve the feel of your home, create a harmonious and peaceful space
• improve business profits, staff health, relationships, and productivity
• stimulate the sale of your home or business

Home and Business consultations are available throughout Melbourne. For a comprehensive and confidential consultation, contact carol@sacredfengshuidesign.com.au

Copyright (c) 2009 Sacred Feng Shui Design