Interpreting the Forecasts
by Master Jenny T. Liu, M.A.
Monday, February 2, 2009

     Forecasts are based on charting and calculating the positions and movements of the sun, moon, stars, and planets in our cosmos. Each of these entities carries a unique energy. When these energies interact with each other, they have an effect on earth and its inhabitants.

Following are answers to questions I am often asked as we approach the Lunar New Year:

Q: What makes your forecasts different from other forecasts?

A: I don’t think there are any published feng shui forecasts based on the Flying Nine Star charts. The Flying Nine Star Theory is a level of feng shui most people are not familiar with. What sets the Liu Feng Shui Guide to a Harmonious 2009 forecasts apart from others, is that we cover global energies, the energies of your living and working environment, as well as your personal energies. Most forecasts deal with either global or personal aspects, but rarely with what to expect in the home or office. Furthermore, we don’t just give you the forecasts, we explain how the forecasts are derived and offer suggestions for action you can take to prepare for certain situations. 

Q: How do you and your father work together on the guidelines?

A: It is a rather arduous process! We spend days calculating and analyzing the Flying Nine Star charts for the coming new year, and then compare those charts to the 20-year Period 8 chart for a comprehensive analysis. We then put our notes together for the global and home and office forecasts. We double check each other’s work and discuss any differences.

For the zodiac forecasts, my father interprets the astrological charts and I translate the information from Chinese into English. This is no easy process because there are many Chinese terms and concepts that do not exist in the English language, and it is up to me to translate the definitions into accurate layman’s terms. 

Q: Is there ever a difference of opinion between you and your father when it comes to interpreting a forecast?

A: The forecasts are based on the Flying Nine Star Theory and the Five Element Theory. There are many associations with each Star and Element, so you may get different interpretations, depending on which associations you use. However, as long as you follow the laws of nature presented by these theories, the interpretations are usually consistent – it’s just that you may discover a different aspect of the interpretation, which doesn’t change the interpretation, but enhances it. My father and I may see different aspects of an interpretation that is often to the reader’s advantage because it presents a more complete forecast. 

Q: Do you need to know a lot about feng shui or astrology to benefit from the forecasts?

A: Our guidelines come with just enough introductory information to enable a feng shui or astrology novice to use the book with ease. The 2009 edition has been designed especially with the beginner in mind.

Q: How accurate were your 2008 forecasts?

A: I’ll answer that with a recap of key highlights from 2008:
For the south we have the 5 Star - the violating Star of disaster. In the south of China we had a terrible earthquake and in the southern United States, a large hurricane in Texas.

The 1 Star is related to water, spirituality, the male, and the color black. In the United States of America, Barack Obama was recently voted President-elect.

The 2 Star is in the northwest and I predicted a female leader coming from that direction. We recently saw Sarah Palin as vice presidential candidate for the Republican Party.

In the east we have the 8 Star, which brings booming energy. This year, China hosted the Olympics and set a world record by winning forty-eight gold medals. 

We are all affected by universal energies. Forecasts are revelations of these energies that can help you make correct, positive decisions that are vital for living a progressive life.