2007 FENG SHUI ESSENCE

FINALS ARGENTINA VERSUS GERMANY : LATIN AMERICA WINNER AGAIN?

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:31:00 +0000

Its been a wonderful ride and alot more insight into the influence of the elements of the day on the game. Most of the error of my prediction - were due to uncertainty in Jersey.

Example - Germany wore Black over Red Jersey in a day which was expected to favour water. No one expected a Black Germany.

Today gives 2 wood and 2 metal. Tricky Tricky situation. 乙（wood/green) over 酉（metal/white)。

An even keel - since both Argentina and Germany are likely to be donning jerseys with White on it. Metal is supportive of water - which is blue during day time - 金生水　。However i am mindful of 木生火，wood supporting fire.

This match is played at 4pm brazil time - 3 to 7 is the hour of metal - which wood and fire had little effect if any. So it will be interesting for this final match - if Argentina's blue water - can douse Germany's red fire - since metal being present in both.

Keen competition which may extend to extra time. My take - Argentina.
However if Germany is in black again - its anyone's game.

Kopicat 1.31am before match.

Brazil to march to FINALS?

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 19:50:00 +0000

With Silva and Neymar out, and everything pointing to German's success. We are all too tempted to vote in favour of German. However, the elements show metal over soil, favouring yellow or white. It's just too tempting to confirm Germany who will be donning white. However, a painful lesson tells us that German doesn't wear pure white but a mix of red and white. Red is out of favour today. I think Brazil may March on to finals.

Kopicat in hong kong

HOW MUCH WATER DOES ITALY HOLD? Blue versus Uruguay White? 24/6/14

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:33:00 +0000

Today configuration of 丙(fire) 寅 (Green) does not offer much clue to the laymen as to who wins in Italy Blue versus Uruguay white.

However on examination, Water supports Wood and Wood in turn gives Fire. Its kind of in harmony with the conflicting elements of the day. White on the other hand threatens Wood and Fire threatens White (metal).

So in that respect - I think Italy will be in favour - however water doesn't do too well in the day.

Kopicat

THE SECRET BEHIND THE CHINESE CALENDAR NAMING SYSTEM

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 19:55:00 +0000

I have been using the 5 elements theory based on the chinese calendar system to predict the outcome of matches. There were 3 misses among the group match but were mostly accurate in the outcome. There were times where its difficult to conclude due to a lack of actual ground conditions.

I am sharing for the first time, one of the secret which is unknown to most ordinary fortune teller or masters. I have decode the information myself, so I do not represent any particular sects of fengshui. With the simple chart shown below, you will be able to decipher the real meaning and relationship between the elements assigned to the numbering system in the calendar. The following information has been disguise for a long time under the pretext of water - cool, fire - hot, metal - dry and wood - wet and the neutral conditions - soil.

TIME	TEMPERATURE
19 TO 21	COOL	葵
17 TO 19		壬
15 TO 17		己			戊己
13 TO 15		丁
11 TO 13	HOT	丙
			辛	庚	戊	乙	甲
	HUMIDITY		DRY				WET

Therefor, the calendar can tell with certain accuracy - based on the time of the day, the base conditions shown by the 10 stems. The changing conditions are depicted by the 12 branches. The above chart shows only the 10 heavenly stems.

Therefore, the calendar - provide a guide to the prevailing conditions. Example, during the England Uruguay match it was metal/metal. The match conditions was cool and dry at about 52 F. Humidity around 60.

Daytime, most matches with white jersey win and and when the night cools down, blue prevails. Why?

I acknowledge there were exceptions. However the logic behind it is simple. Different colour material absorb heat in a different way. We know lighter colours repel heat and light better than dark colour material.

The amount of heat trapped, combined with the humidity conditions will impact the match. It can make excellent team perform below par and the weak team excel. Teams who are better conditioned in the same continent are expected to perform better than team from Europe who is not comfortable playing in the jungle conditions of the amazon.

So the colour of the jersey is a guide, plus the 5-element information of the day - are likely - in my opinion to affect the performance of the soccer teams. If there is a choice - choose the correct jersey wisely.

Kopicat

METAL DAY : BLUE & WHITEJERSEY TEAM TO WIN? 18/6/2014

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:03:00 +0000

Today is metal day. Metal is white and it supports water in Blue. So basically as predicted team in Blue and White will win the day.

Who will wear white or blue today?

Kopicat

BRAZIL VERSUS MEXICO & RUSSIA VERSUS KOREA PREDICTION 17/6

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 18:34:00 +0000

This is another interesting day as two contenders fighting to top the table. Brazil being the hot favourite will don Yellow Tops and Blue Bottom and Mexico. Fifa website shows away Jersey of Mexico to be Red.

So
Option 1 : Brasil Yellow, : Mexico Red : Yellow Wins
Option 2 : Brasil Yellow : Mexico Green : Difference less than 1 goal (Wood threatens to deplete Soil of its minerals)

BASIS FOR THE PREDICTION
The day pillar for the 17/6/2014 shows
Stem as 己土（soil）
Branch 未土（soil）
According to the records
1) 未土中藏乙木丁火和己土，五行本气属土，又为木库。
Translate -> 未contains Wood, Fire and Soil. Exhibits the influence of Soil and "cradle"for Wood.
2) 未土代表方位:西南。
未 represents South West ( Brasil is in South American, Mexico in Latin America)
3) 柱中无火，怕行金水之运，日时多寒，偏爱丙丁之乡。
It is likely during the later hour of the day, 6 to 8 pm where the pillar is likely to contain Metal or 9pm which contains water - will threatened any team that wears yellow OR red.

Russia at night may be playing with Red Home Jersey and Korea in White(Metal) : Korea might cause an upset and draw Russia

SUMMARY
a) Metal (white) drains Soil energy (Yellow) drains Fire energy (red)
b) Fire (red) threatens Metal (white) - however at night, the Sun is missing. So likely white jersey team previals.
c) Colour of the day -> Yellow : Brazil Wins
d) Possible upset of the day - > Korea to play in White Jersey may draw or upset Russia.
227am Singapore. 33 mins before Mexico Brazil Match.
KOPICAT

REFERENCE TEXT

未土当季夏而阴深而火渐衰。未宫藏官藏印不藏财，需与亥卯会之，可变形，喜丑戌刑冲而开库，否则，难主金印，若柱中无火引发，即怕行金水之运，日时多寒，唯喜丙丁之乡。

古书云：未土当季夏，则阴深而火渐衰。未中有乙木，有丁火，是藏官，藏印，不藏财也。无亥卯以会之，则形难变，只作火土论；无丑戌以刑冲之，则库不开，难得官印。柱中无火，怕行金水之运，日时多寒，偏爱丙丁之乡。盖用神之喜忌最当分晓，不可毫发误也。

WORLD CUP 2014 DAY 4 : FRANCE VERSUS HONDURAS

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 18:17:00 +0000

For this second instalment of the day, we confirmed that RED prevails. In the next game, France is expected to wear BLUE and HONDURAS in their white. The game is expected to be played at 4pm Brazil Time - time of the Metal. Like the England and Italy game, 1st half is likely to be a draw and as night falls, France in blue will prevail. The fact that the double fire configuration today, 丙巳，are a threat to team wearing white (metal) makes Honduras a likely victim.

The Europeans will have a hard time when the sun shines in the 1st half. During the second half, when the sun sets - I expect the French to come back strongly against the Central Americans - who is more accustomed to competing in Latin America's weather.

So my take is D-H, or A-H, France to win. (Be sure to watch the TV to confirm the Jerseys first, Fifa website for the Jerseys maybe wrong. I got it wrong for Japan and Spain already and upsets my actual prediction)

Kopicat 0214 Singapore Time
46 minutes to second game of the day.

Day 4 first match pure fire day. switzerland to win if wearing red jersey?

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 15:55:00 +0000

Switzerland home to Ecudor should expect no surprise if they don thier red jersey today.

Kopicat
5 minutes before match.

Review of day 3. 2 win 2 lost

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 07:04:00 +0000

This is a interesting day. The games during the day are won by team whose jersey has red or yellow. Water is a hidden element, so during daylight, fire is strong and supports yellow red and white. At night however a reversal of fortune, blue become the dorminant colour. I couldn't confirmed thier jersey but was hoping England will don red. But that's not to be. England lost despite being the more agressive one.

An important lesson to learn about five elements prediction which I missed. The colour assigned by the five elements refer to red , warm day or summerlike temperature, blue cooler condition like winter or night temperature. Green refer to a very humid condition in spring and white favours a dry conditions in autumn. Yellow refer to the mid point of this humidity and temperature mix.

so being a England supporter I was so content to believe that earth can support metal conditions. Therefore hoping even in white, they can overcome blue. But as night falls and the daylight gone. Cooler temperature prevails, and blue is outstanding.

In fact. I bet on a green jersey Japan to make a come back in the ivory coast match. I expected a Home Away scenario. However, Japan don blue instead. Meaning from 9 to 11 pm Japan lead the game and once the match over run 11pm. The day 4 pillar take over. Pure fire on fire. Ivory coast wearing orange - a fire colour make a cameback and beat Japan.

Misled by the jersey colours, I list the last 2 match. But I think the prediction using 5 elements need further fine tune today.

kopicat

signing out

WORLD CUP DAY 3 PART 3 : THE ANALYSIS

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:22:00 +0000

Now for the analysis and my take, the pillar favour - shows the team that is supported by the element of the day - which I associate with the colour of the jerseys. Now this is purely for the fun of predicting and testing the 4 pillar method validity. This is a non - accurate science - so please take it with a pinch of salt and in no way should it be used to replace your judgement of the match.

DATE	MATCH	MARKET ODDS		PILLAR FAVOUR
14-Jun	COLUMBIA	HOME	AWAY	COLUMBIA
		1,73	4.2
	VS

	GREECE
	URAGUAY	1,24	9.65	HUGE ODDS IS STACKED AGAINST COSTA RICA, The hidden element water is likely to favour the blue team to win today - but water is weak. Costa Rica while donning Red stripes on white may work towards a first draw in this world cup.

	VS

	COSTA RICA
	ENGLAND	<2.7> 2.55	<2.45>2.65	ENGLAND WIN WITH RED and ITALY WHITE. IF ITALY DON BLUE, it might be in for a nasty surprise no matter what colour England wears. During this particular hour, water element is at its weakest (2) during the day. Can the Odds change in England favour - I think luck favours England in this tight match finally against the Italian - however - remember to check the Jerseys colour.

	VS

	ITALY
		2.45	2.58	COTE was shown with YELLOW at FIFA site - however their home jersey is shown to be Orange. Orange is fire and soil mixed. So first half expects to favour COTE, However second half (passes the 11pm mark - transit to a new day. The element on 15Jun increases the strength of Japan's green due to the presence of wood. COTE fortune may suffer a reversal of fortune. H-A or H -D might be possible in this game.
	IVORY COAST

15-Jun	VS

	JAPAN

DATE	MATCH	MARKET ODDS		PILLAR FAVOUR
14-Jun	COLUMBIA	HOME	AWAY	COLUMBIA
		1,73	4.2
	VS

	GREECE
	URAGUAY	1,24	9.65	HUGE ODDS IS STACKED AGAINST COSTA RICA, The hidden water is likely to favour the blue team to win today. Red stripes on white in my opinion will gather little benefit from the fire day.

	VS

	COSTA RICA
	ENGLAND	<2.7> 2.55	<2.45>2.65	ENGLAND WIN WITH RED and ITALY WHITE. IF ITALY DON BLUE, it might be in for a nasty surprise no matter what colour England wears. During this hour, water element is at its lowest during the day. Can the Odds change in England favour - I think luck favours England in this tight match finally against the Italian.

	VS

	ITALY
		2.45	2.58	COTE was shown with YELLOW at FIFA site - however their home jersey is shown to be Orange. Orange is fire and soil mixed. So first half expects to favour COTE, However second half (passes the 11pm mark - transit to a new day. The element on 15Jun increases the strength of Japan's green due to the presence of wood. COTE fortune may suffer a reversal of fortune. H-A or H -D might be possible in this game.
	IVORY COAST

15-Jun	VS

	JAPAN

Cheers & good luck!
Signing off
Kopicat
10.17pm. 14/6/2014 - 2 hrs before the first match.

Day 3 WORLD CUP 2014 - PART TWO

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:09:00 +0000

BRAZIL TIME	OPTION	Fire	Earth	Metal	Water	Wood	DAY PILLAR			HIDDEN ELEMENTS	DATE
1300 BRA	1	158	156	15	4	81	丙	辰		戊土	14-Jun


										乙木
1600 BRA	2	260	67	23	7	69
										癸水


1900 BRA	3	274	67	30	2	55	FIRE	EARTH


2200 BRA	4A	200	102	15	39	49

	4B	172	40	33	37	70	丁	巳	FIRE	丙火	15-Jun
									EARTH	戊土
									METAL	庚金

The chart shows the breakdown of the day pillar and its elements. The highlighted colour represent the important colour of the day. So the higher the number, the better the element is, so team with a Jersey similar colour to the chart above is likely to win. Conversely , I will be interested to see if the low number means if a team select that option - it might result in a disastrous start.

WORLD CUP DAY 3 - PART ONE

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 13:55:00 +0000

After some interesting results and predictions yesterday with team in RED-CHILE, and GREEN-MEXICO as well as HOLLAND - BLUE creating an upset. Today, we take up another challenge to the 4 pillar system by providing an interesting analysis for your view.

Firstly the JERSEYS are all shown below. In this analysis we are trying to see if there is a relationship between the 4 pillar of the date of match play and the impact of the colour of the jerseys.
I will try to share a more detail analysis in part 2 and 3.

Cheers
Kopicat 9.55pm 14/6 Singapore Time.

MEXICO WEARING GREEN WINS 1-0

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:04:00 +0000

Scintillating display of grid when 2 clear goals were disallowed. Still, Mexico donning green, in harmony with the day elements win over Cameroon who is wearing yellow.

In the next match, we will watch Spain donning pinkish-red. Rightfully the Wood of the day giving support to fire. However, we saw how rain marred the performance of the match - flooding wood - wood floats on water remember?

So if Holland away jersey is blue they might just destroy fire and flooding wood - causing the first upset of the world cup. Let's see.

Going for my second round at the Community Club live show now.

Cheers
Kopicat

DAY OF THE WOOD, 13/6/2014 FAVOURs team wearing GREEN/RED/ORANGE

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:53:00 +0000

One of the interesting thing I did in the last world cup was to use the day pillar to predict the results of the match.

Today the pillar is 乙卯， both the stem and branch is wood. So the team wearing Green jersey will have a upper hand, next come Red jersey since the day element wood can support fire. It will be interesting to see the result of Mexico Cameroon and Spain - Holland.

I wonder what jersey they will be wearing and which team wins!

Kopicat in Singapore

CORRECT ATTITUDES WHEN USING THE I-CHING / YI JING

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 03:27:00 +0000

Let us review what we have learned in Part 2, that

1) I-Ching is based on a general observation in nature - in this case the natural cycle of earth's rotation and the impact of the change to weather it creates, more importantly I-Ching's sense of TIME is immaculate => Always choose the correct timing and circumstances.

2) It recommends course of action and proper behaviour - e.g. You will see that reference are made in the text to
a) See the great men/Important person.
b) Cross the great stream/sea/river
c) Do not marry/Do not use this
etc etc

PRAYING/DIVINATION/MAGIC

Last but not least, let me clarify an important difference between - Praying and our general association to whether our prayers are answered or not and the problem of this attitude when using the I-CHING.

Whatever our belief(s) is/are, regardless of religions; we all pray to our god and make wishes in one way or another. However there is a distinct difference between asking the I-CHING and praying or Divination of many other types which are often considered OCCULT and may even be of taboo when it involves unknown spirits. So I prefer to use the word - asking the I-CHING.

Firstly, I-CHING is a tool - free to use - not related to any Chinese Deities etc - although the symbol had been used and seen in many Chinese Temples - the symbolism is more cultural then religious. This is the same as the 6-pointed stars which is commonly observed in India - whether it is a Muslim Tomb of former kings or sacred temples of the Hindu. While the six pointed star is often associated with the Star of David; in INDIA it was considered an auspicious sign. The Swastika is another auspicious sign - while Hitler brought it to Germany give it a twist and turn it into a symbol of Nazism.

Secondly, we often go into holy places to pray for a certain outcome and ask for blessings. "Dear Holy Ones, my name is so and so and tomorrow is the release of my exam's result and I pray to you that I shall be blessed with luck and may I get good result."

What is the assumption above? That our holy ones has the ability to grant
a) Good Results
b) Luck
c) Help us to pass exams?

This automatically surrenders all our will, our hard work and attribute it to the holy ones if the result is no good/ great. I do that sometimes and will not debate its merits/demerits here. What I am pointing out is that the same attitude is ingrained in us when we use the I-CHING and that is why the results are often inaccurate.

I-CHING is something like a tester which is able to show the results of something faulty or not. Its NOT A PRAYER and CERTAINLY NOT MAGICAL AND IT CAN'T GRANT WISHES.

PROPER WAY
It however clarifies - like a electrical tester does; when you concentrate on the timing where you have executed your action, its circumstances and the related people - the outcome of your action.

It tells you whether your action is "favourable or not" - or the people whom you met should be avoided - or whether the timing is favourable or not - it points you your future action.

This is the reason why - many I-CHING book warns you - this will not give you a YES or NO answer and that you have to formulate your questions.

I felt that this clarification is necessary - because by reading the book method of divination - often I am perplexed by the idea - why not a YES/NO ? Doesn't it make things simpler. Now I realize not only it promotes laziness, it doesn't help to clarify any situation at all. I-CHING ability to forecast outcomes with ease - depends on the clarity of the situations we understood ourselves to be.

Its important to know that the I-CHING points to the results due to your own actions. With that in mind, you can begin the casting process by first paying respect to the holy ones, asking that you may be guided properly through your casting and begin by sitting quietly reflecting on your situation and follow by the casting. This in my opinion - gives you 99% accuracy and you will often find the results - pinpoint.

Enjoy!

Seasons greetings! and a Happy New Year ahead!
Kopicat in Singapore.

Qian: Part 2《乾卦》乾：元，亨，利，贞。

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 20:37:00 +0000

One of the many reasons why i wanted to share my view on I-ching was that I find many of the current translations by westerners fall short. It is my interests as a native speaker, to offer a little contribution on my part.

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge Mr Nan Huai Jin's 南怀谨 for his excellent interpretation. Many consider him to be the Guru of I-ching in ASIA and I would refer to his work for most of my own sharing and I will include some of the current translation work by scholars of the west who are masters in thier own right whom in the past, provided English reader an access to this important book of Oracle.

(explanation following Leon: are my comments.)

ORIGINAL :第一卦：《乾卦》乾：元，亨，利，贞。

James Legge version

:
乾 , Khien

Leon : This is Cantonese pronunciation, Han Yu Pin Yin : Qian.

元，great and originating,
Leon : The Origin / Source/ In the beginning.

亨，penetrating,
Leon : Some author indicate that the origin of this word is a pictogram of a temple. Therefore to pray and paying respect to the god for success at the start of a project or in the beginning is the appropriate behaviour and therefore one can expect the endeavour to run smoothly = 亨通。

Therefore the translation of James is ambiguous here, unless his original Chinese text indicates otherwise. Penetrating in chinese should be represented as 入 and penetration can only achieved by the Wind trigram or hexagram. Wind is describe as all penetrating.

利 (LI), advantageous

leon: I would prefer LI to be linked with the next word ZHEN to give it a context. LI means to benefit or advantageous for something. When combine with ZHEN (to divine or divination), The interpretation is complete : The subject under divination is advantageous.

While there is some argument that the 4 words should be interpreted separately and the last word is

贞(ZHEN) , correct and firm.

Leon : Some text argued that the word 贞 was use in place of 正 which means correct and firm. You will also see that the word is interpreted as Omen. The cast is seen as an omen : as explained by Greg below.

However, it refer to the divination or the casting and to refer it to as an omen - this somehow introduces an element of luck or superstition which is not intended by I-ching.

I-ching is based on the fact that an event has been set on motion and therefore a result becomes predictable and certainly not something out of the blue.

Gregory c.Richter version:
乾 , HEAVEN.
元，亨 MAJOR SACRIFICE.
利，贞 FAVORABLE OMEN.

Leon : Greg pointed to the offerings at the temple as major sacrifice. It is customary that ancient Chinese Emperor make sacrifices to appease the heavens before undertaking any important tasks as as a war to ensure smooth delivery.

Why only the emperor?

Sherman who casts the iching often act as

advisor to the emperor only and divination is not commonly available to the peasants.

Greg:

Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN.

Leon: Such interpretation may confuse the reader. Does it point to 2 part? Firstly the person must offer a sacrifice? And therefore be blessed ? Or the cast itself is a good omen? It's confusing because the reader don't know what to do? Does it mean if no sacrifice is made, that this casting is bad omen?

MR NAN version:

【白话】
《乾卦》
象征天 Representing the sky
元始，Where the source begins
亨通，Smooth Process
和谐，In Harmony
贞正。Positive or affirmative divination.

Mr Nan point out that Qian is a word the ancient refer to the sky. As we know the sky are made of objects like sun, moon, star, clouds in a ever changing state that determines the weather and is linked to time itself.

The simple change of weather can impact all important activities namely farming and transportation or constructions. Therefore in any endeavor, weather and timing become of paramount importance.

Therefore from a management point of view, before undertaking any endeavours, it is important to understand the impact of the weather and timing from the beginning. Paying respect and asking for blessings from heaven are only symbolism, the importance lies in the careful assessments of its impact and how it will ensure process smooth flowing leading to ultimate success.

《象》曰：天行健，君子以自强不息。

Wilhelm : The movement of heaven is full of power. 天行健

Furthering through perserverance. 君子以自强不息。

【白话】《象辞》说：
天道运行周而复始，永无止息，谁也不能阻挡，

Leon : Mr Nan therefore point out that the way of nature , sunrise to sunset, the four seasons goes in cycle and will wait for no man: nobody can intervene or stop time.

君子应效法天道，自立自强，不停地奋斗下去。
Therefore the wise, rely on his own abilities to adapt to the environment, the weather and improve upon his skill studiously each day. As the saying goes, time and tide wait for no man.Change is only a matter of time and therefore the wise equip thyself to change with time.

Signing off for now
Kopicat

Continue in Part 3

TIME FOR I-CHING ; A INTRODUCTION

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 17:35:00 +0000

WOw! 4 years have almost past and world cup is almost here again! I had some fun predicting results and I stopped whispering altogether as I traveled for work quite a bit. Some years have past and I was surprise there was quite a number of views on my OLD articles. It has reached some 6430 views - where it was just slightly over 1500 views before I stopped blogging! Nothing to be proud of by today's standard - but I am lucky to have you guys listening. Thank you for your support!

Today, I decided after some times of silence to share some findings - i have been thinking diligently and deciphering the secrets of the master and refuting more superstitions and I think its time to revisit the subject. This time round, I will introduce I-Ching - sometimes known as the Oracle of the East is a great book of wisdom and many Feng Shui Master understood - this is fundamental to any understanding.

To claim I know the I-CHING, is like claiming I am better than Albert Einstein - that's how immense I-CHING is. "I" is pronounced as "Yee" which is synonymous with "Easy". Yes, it meant easy literally in Chinese, easy to read, difficult to understand.

You can read about I-CHING by many masters who has translated I-CHING from Chinese to English and there are many more contributors whom you can find on the internet - whom I salute them for their brilliance. However I am sure everyone - agree with me, you probably read no more than 5 or 6 Hexagram and stopped completely - don't get me wrong, you are all intelligence being - I too have the same problem - I have never read from Hexagram from 1 to 64 successfully each time. Not the translation, not the original chinese text - I am a native Chinese reader and yet, when you read each of the Hexagram, the information presented in fragments and seemingly each Hexagram has no relation to another and yet, when pointed out in some text - their hidden relationship is imminent. It is easy to read, the superficial part is easy while its complex linkage to each another Hexagram is complex.

COMPLEXITY
Each Hexagram is completely capable of morphing into one of the other Hexagram by a stroke of change! To illustrate two variation of change,

Hexagram 1, also known as Qian can morph to another Hexagram by the change of a single Yang Line into a Yin Line. Depending on different position, its variation can be
111 111 -> 111 101 or
111 111 -> 111 011

Yes, it does looked familiar doesn't it? 1 representing the Yang line and 0 representing the Yin line - The Famous BINARY SYSTEM! According to Wikipedia and I quote,

The modern binary number system was discovered by Gottfried Leibniz in 1679 and appears in his article:Explication de l'Arithmétique Binaire(1703).
Leibniz's system uses 0 and 1, like the modern binary numeral system.
As a Sinophile, Leibniz was aware of the Yijing (or I-Ching) and noted with fascination how its hexagrams correspond to the binary numbers from 0 to 111111, and concluded that this mapping was evidence of major Chinese accomplishments in the sort of philosophical mathematics he admired.
Leibniz was first introduced to the I Ching through his contact with the French Jesuit Joachim Bouvet, who visited China in 1685 as a missionary. Leibniz saw the I Ching hexagrams as an affirmation of his own religious beliefs as a Christian.
Binary numerals were central to Leibniz's theology. He believed that binary numbers were symbolic of the Christian idea of creatio ex nihilo or creation out of nothing. So much for the little history bits, let me share with you what I know and some of the interesting secrets keys that you should learn to use.

HEXAGRAM ONE ; 乾 QIAN

CONFUSION 1 : ASSOCIATIONS TO OBJECTS
In order for I-Ching to make sense, its relationship in different aspect of life is used to describe its meaning. For example

1) In Human relationship, associations were made referring 乾 to MALE species for his strength, his abilities to create or pro-create.
2) Similarly, associations were made referring 坤 to FEMALE and frequently to her ability to conceive and nourish a child inside her womb. Applying to other area, 乾 refer to the SKY or Heaven and 坤 refer to the SOIL or Earth. This unfortunately is where the confusion sets in, unlike the conventions we used scientifically "such as Force is define as the mass of the object multiply by its acceleration from stationary to motion". I-CHING begin to associate seemingly easy objects, MALE species, Horse, Jade or even Heaven as being represented by the Hexagram 乾.

TIPS
JARGONS aside - what is so common among MALE species, Horse, Jade or Heaven? If you investigate further, you will realise that male species are generally the more outgoing species, full of energy to do what they want to do and this energy can be used for constructive purposes. CREATION, THE SPACE TO CREATE, THE ENERGY TO CREATE is all but description of the same Hexagram QIAN, This energy, and power also liken to a horse or the describe the duration when the Sun shining above ground and such timing is useful for some constructions.

SO WHAT? How do I use this knowledge?
In Feng Shui, a space fulfilling the description of QIAN is one that is usually a) A pathway or open space without obstructions and where building or construction is possible. Or a cure can be simply ensuring the place is empty and uncluttered or ensuring the movement of air is unobstructed. The space is brightly lit and suitable for work. For example, QIAN is frequently prescribe as a cure for the 5 yellow star. Where the 5 yellow star falls, you will not want that space to be stagnant, so ensuring its cleanliness is critical to ensure that 5 yellow energy does not accumulate and stagnant. Its simple not what other people led you to believe, put lots of gold or metal objects in that area to defeat 5 yellow star.

Got the Gist?
Kopicat Signing off.

BACK TO BASICS

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:11:00 +0000

SOLAR PATH

If we look at the diagram above, the green lines show a figure of 8. Let's say you were to plot the position of the sun that you are fortunate to see each morning at 7 am. By the end of *12-months, you will see a figure of 8. Intriguing? Apparently Autodesk, Ecotect allows you to conduct a solar path analysis that is required for modern day sustainable building design. If we think about the different positions of the Sun, each morning; different by months - what would happen to the sector of the room that Sunlight cannot reach? We all know that the Sunlight is responsible for building Vitamin D in our body as well as the IR radiation especially far infrared provides various benefits such as 1) Expanding capillaries which stimulates increased blood flow, regeneration, circulation and oxygenation. 2) Scientists in Japan report that in the FIR treatment of clogged capillary vessels, heat expands the capillaries and then initiates the start of a process to dissolve hidden toxins. 3) Induce the killing of varied pathogenic (disease causing) bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. 4) Far Infrared promotes rebuilding of injured tissue by having a positive effect on the fibroblasts (connective tissue cells necessary for the repair of injury). 5) Far Infrared relieves nervous tension and relax autoneuro muscles thereby helping the body make the most of its intended healing abilities. How is the Flying Star Charts related to this?

INCREDIBLE OR CREDIBLE FENG SHUI?

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:19:00 +0000

Many people ask me about the incredible things that Feng Shui can do to them and I say this.... "If any Feng Shui master claimed INCREDIBLE things, ask them to back it up with CREDIBLE EVIDENCE!"

BACK UP YOUR CLAIMS MASTER!
How many time have you encounter no Bullshit Feng Shui or Vastu Master? The incredible tales of thier customer turning into millionaires, beautiful cars and estates - but wait! Was that before or after? What did he do? Let me explain why is this important.

PREDICTIONS & OUTCOME - Was it Psychological?
For centuries, Masters have relied on a Sudoku like matrix to make amazing "CLAIMS" about a place. The idea of "Changing Feng Shui and Period of Luck" in a NEW/OLD estate must be "countered" by appropriate placement of "FENG SHUI CURES". Now if you buy that - you have just made yourself poorer - without even verifying if it worked?

THE LOGICAL FRAMEWORK
I am sure you are quite familiar by now - that many master claimed that from 2004 to 2024, we have entered the "8" period of luck. Also for those who has been following the Feng Shui publications you would have been advised that the "Star number 7" falls into centre of the house or feng shui chart - care must be taken to "negate" the ill effect of star 2 & 5 in the year 2011.

Then you were invited to buy a monthly magazine that tell you the rotation of the stars - and how you need to buy numerous feng shui objects to counter the "EVER CHANGING FENG SHUI".

So can anyone clarify - what is most important - the 20 year cycle? the yearly cycle? or the monthly cycle? It seemed that however you place your bed - the lucky and unlucky star is bound to be there. What is this QI that seems to be everywhere?
How can you make sense of this - other then buying "Feng Shui Cures" blindly?

THE ORIGIN OF THE STARS - THE 9 QI/CHI.
If you have attended my class/lecture, you would have a basic understanding of the earlier heaven sequence of the 8 trigram. There is no doubt 1000 of book out there including Wiki trying to give meaning to a seemingly complex "QI" which cannot be seen by the eyes - but is there all the time and pervades time and spaces.

Without getting into the historical evidences in details, let me say that make a simple claim that the trigram were "actual representation" of the position of the SUN in the heaven by the ancient wisemen. Turn the broken lines into zeros and the lines into ones - and you will see why this is simply ingenious.

Now it follows that if the trigram were actual positions of the sun at different time of the day - it will make sense to you that a room - depending on its direction will receive different amounts of sunlight each day - within a 3 hrs "time window" - example a room with east facing sun will get the direct sun deep into the room from 7 to 9am in the morning - afterwhich all the rays will be reflections from either opposite buildings or reflective sources. Agreed?

Now lets say if you are a early riser - it is not difficult for you to observe that only certain part of the room receives sunlight and some part doesn't.

INFRARED
The infrared portion of the sunlight, in the form of heat, is useful in the treatment of neuralgia, neuritis, arthritis, and sinusitis. Heat is usually good in the treatment of any pain. Warmth also helps bring healthful, natural body oils to the surface of the skin, keeping it smooth and protected.

Almost all of the food we eat depends upon sunlight to grow. In fact, the energy our bodies receive from the food we eat is, in a sense, solar energy that the plant has stored in the form of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.

UV
UV antiseptic in nature and are capable of killing bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts, molds, and mites in air and water, and on surfaces. Even reflected light from north windows can destroy bacteria in the dust on window sills and floors.

FOUNDATIONS OF THE FENG SHUI MATRIX
Is it not easy to understand now - the significance of the number. If you had the chance to look at the Feng Shui charts which Venerable HONG CHUAN uses - there were "triangulations". Not many people knew the significance of those arrows. I will further explain them in my lessons on the Feng Shui Matrix.

Now that we have establish the basis of the number - it will be quite easy for you to associate the location of the good and bad stars with the "SUNLIGHTS" and different time of the day.

IMPORTANCE
The numbering system, the rotation of the stars within the feng shui chart - contains both wisdom - as well as shortcomings of the ancients - they don't have computing tools available to them - today we use softwares from reputable publisher such as Autodesk in our analysis work.

However, thier reasonings were sound - the changing position of the Sun must therefore result in an unequal amount of sunshine according to the house's alignment with the sun. Ask yourself this - during the farming society 2000 years ago - what is the most critical element to a farmer's survival - isn't it the availability of AMPLE SUNSHINE and access to WATER?

SUMMARY
FENG SHUI's matrix -> related to amount of sunlight received -> hygiene/temperature of room/ humidity (seasons) and temperature related -> depending on the facing of the windows or doors -> different amount of sunlight in different place of the room.

The total accumulated sunshine - therefore must become the foundation for the "yearly stars" - take note that this is not the only factor but one of the key factors that allow you to understand the logic of the number/star change.

KOPICAT IN SINGAPORE

SPAIN IN BLACK WORLD CHAMPION

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:21:00 +0000

Absolutely amazing. Finally, the World cup comes to an end and as predicted by the elements of the day - it favoured Spain in Black - water. I was sad for Holland though - i knew it wouldn't be their day today.

Looks like the 4-pillar has a amazing accuracy - almost 4/5 followed the trend of the day.

Well, I will get some sleep now.

Gd Morning
Kopicat

SPAIN IN BLACK TONIGHT?

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:28:00 +0000

Well, this is the last installment of our exploratory use of the chinese 4-pillar fortune telling for the WORLD CUP.

Today's element favour the water element - just like yesterday, we saw Germany came in Black and scored a narrow victory over Uruguay - black being the original colour of water in ancient chinese fortune telling - blue is only a derived colour where water reflects the blue sky during the day time - at night, without light, water is cold and colourless - black.

Today - if the away rules count - Spain shall don black - which the elements of the day will strongly favour Spain to win - while I personally like Holland to win - lets see what the fortune has in store for Spain - with both a attacking minded team - I think we are going to have a fine show tonight - enjoy!

Kopicat in Singapore

Uruguay to come in 3rd? Cat or Parrot Wins?

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:11:00 +0000

So will the Germany Squid or Singapore Parrot win?

But surely, the 4-pillar configuration favour the team wearing blue today. Unless Germany wears black. Since black is also considered water.

Water element is 67 (Blue/Black) against metal 39 (white)

So if Urugauy wear blue and Germany wear white today - blue team will come in third? Is that possible? Or else it will end up in penalty or draw after full time - if both wear water colour?

Ok we have parrot and the squid - lets see if KOPICAT works!

Lets see

Kopicat

Spain Won!! So the Elements Do favour Team with Correct Jerseys afterall

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:22:00 +0000

Well - we can say that the luck do favor the Spain in RED after all. Lets not take away the spirited show for the Spanish - they were the hungrier team. The Germans looked lethargic at best today. White jerseys maybe - but no amount of external help other than the self element is going to help them apparently.

Kopicat
Cheers from Singapore

GERMAN TO ENTER FINAL?

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:49:00 +0000

Its strange that when you see the elements count in www.chinesefortunecalendar.com.
The in favour element is Soil today with about 169. Metal - which is going to be the white colour jersey side - is a weak 19 today.

Spain - if they are wearing RED should be in favour today with 78 points. Spain in final finally?

Well in 4-pillar - we sometimes have to look at the "parent" element, in which case - for metal it is soil. With soil draining the fire energy and channeling it to metal - German is not at all bad luck after-all.

Lets see what happens. This will be the toughest game for German if they still can make it.

Its not just luck maybe!

Kopicat

HOLLAND IN ORANGE - GOOD FOR THEM

noreply@blogger.com (kopicat) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:32:00 +0000

Looks like they make an exception to the home away jersey afterall - in the semi- all team wear their home jersey - so lucky Holland is wearing orange today - great amount of fire today will see them win over Uruguay - the game just started. Lets see.

Cheers
Kopicat.