Feng Shui gives us a glimpse of our future through the nine-star ki. We must find out our nine star ki year to accurately know about our habits, whims and fancies, which rarely change as we age. It gives us a definite edge over others, if we pursue careers that are best suited to us. Job satisfaction brings out the best of our capabilities and helps us progress in our work.

You can calculate your year number by adding the last two digits of your birth year until you obtain a single digit. For example, if you were born in 1954, then 5+4=9. If you were born in 1946, then 4+6=10, 1+0=1. If you were born between February 1900 and February 2000, subtract the resultant single digit from 10 to get your year number. In the first example, the ki year number will be 10-9=1, and in the second instance, it will be 10-1=9. For children born after 2000, subtract the single digit from 9. For example, a child born in 2001 will have a year number of 8 (0+1=1, 9-1=8).

Unlike the Western calendar, the Chinese New Year begins either in January or February. To calculate the nine star ki year numbers, one has to refer to the Chinese lunar calendar, which has been given for your benefit. For example, if someone is born on February 8, 1986, we will have to calculate according to the year 1985 because the Chinese New Year began on February 9 on that particular year. Having determined what number we represent, we will now see the characteristics of each person.

1 Water

The number 1 is associated with water ki energy, and those having this number have characteristics similar in nature to water. Since water is fluid, it keeps on moving, irrespective of the many rocks it encounters, as in the waterfalls.

Similarly, those with this number are emotional and sentimental, but definitely independent. They do not like to be bound by others. They are affectionate and loving people, but resent any kind of pressures. They are like free birds and enjoy their independence. They are very dependable and unperturbed even in greatest of dangers. They love challenges and easily overcome their adversaries even when the odds are against them.

As the natural temperature of water is cold, such persons are basically cool-tempered and need a bit of fire energy to steam them up. Apart from being secretive and lazy by nature, they are also very spiritual. Those having such qualities love going to the riverside and if they have their will, like to spend more time on meditation. They are not very rigid people, rather quite flexible according to the demands of the circumstances.

Career wise they could excel being gynaecologists, pharmacists, musicians and artists. They make good healers and therapists. Usually they are the leaders and members of spiritual and religious orders.

2 Earth

The number 2 is associated with earth energy and the related direction is southwest. The energy here is conducive to deepening relationships and friendships. Hence those with this number like to nurture and strengthen relationships.

It represents the afternoon or late summer season and the autumn. Since afternoon is the second half of the day, people with this energy usually make improvements later on in their lives. They are very practical in life and avoid taking rash decisions. They will weigh the pros and cons of their problems before venturing into any new projects.

They are generally inclined towards arts, craft, music or food. The earth energy is synonymous to soil energy and its characteristic is essentially to nurture by providing ingredients required for sustenance. Hence people having this number often have strong, caring and nurturing natures and are good at looking after others.

They would love to go into a profession that serves other people like being a nurse, teacher, therapist, healer or a musician. Since their energy is connected with earth, they excel in real estate business. Females with this number make the best housewives and also good chefs and caterers.

3 Wood

East is the direction that is associated with number three. If your nine star ki year number is 3, you always tend to look for opportunities.

Patience is not your cup of tea and you tend to switch over from one project to the other without completing the first job. You like to see instant results and get quickly irritated if your plans are not implemented according to your wishes.

Your energetic nature makes you keen to try new and original ideas. This is because the wood energy originates from a seed which when provided with the right environment has the power to shoot up through cracks. You possess these powers and will make a quick start in life by achieving success early provided your environment nourishes you. Being a dynamic and an active person, you like your achievements to get recognition.

You enjoy the company of people who are confident and have the desire to rise in life. You respect those who encourage you to progress in your career. You feel happy if your partner helps you achieve your goals. You get along well with career-oriented people, especially those who have an inclination towards artistic things and enjoy designing. The best quality you possess is letting go of the past and keep on moving. Life means growth for you. Your temper is shortlived and you have the ability to control your anger.

You will be a great success if you opt for professions like architecture, software designing, electronics engineering or construction. It is often observed that successful technical designers, scientists, artists, computer operators and business analysts possess this wood energy.

4 Wind

Southeast relates to number 4. The number 4 ki year is connected with tree and wind energies. Just like a tree, which keeps growing, people with this ki number make consistent progress in life. People with 3 and 4 as their nine star ki numbers have the wood element in common but the difference in their nature is that people with 3 nine star ki number make instant and hasty decisions whereas people with 4 nine star are better planned and make mature decisions.

They are bubbling with new ideas and are very creative in their thoughts. We often come across these personalities who are doing more than one thing at a time. They may be able to read, write, watch television and take part in heated discussions all at the same time. The drawback of such people is that it is difficult to gauge whether they are concentrating on what you are saying or have their mind somewhere else.

Since this ki number is associated with wind, it represents the spreading of ideas. People having 4 as their year ki number are treasure troves of ideas which they love to spread far and wide. With their strong communication skills and enthusiasm, they make good writers, designers, columnists, music composers, scriptwriters, actors, media executives and film directors. They love to travel and make successful travel agents, car dealers and distributors as well. Since wind is connected with force and speed, people with ki number 4 are restless and aggressive by nature and suffer from mood swings.

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