For centuries, the Chinese Almanac or Tong Shu has been consulted for everything from forecasting the individual's luck for the day, to assisting in Feng Shui and Chinese Astrological calculations for the year. Even today, it is used for the selection of appropriate and auspicious days for almost every important activity, including groundbreaking ceremonies, marriage, product launches, office openings, and house renovations and move-ins. Now, all this information has been translated and incorporated into a yearly planner that is the only organising companion you will need for 2013. The Weekly Tong Shu Diary is perfect for the modern-day person on the move, with all the necessary information now at your fingertips. The Weekly Tong Shu Diary is a compilation of Joey Yap's extensive knowledge of Feng Shui and Bazi (Four Pillars), with incorporated references for professional practitioners of Chinese metaphysics. The information in the Diary is calculated using the 28 Constellations and the Heavenly Stars method, which is one of the time-tested systems used in writing the traditional annual Tong Shu. Joey Yap's Weekly Tong Shu Diary comes in a handy size - and high quality cover.

Chinese Metaphysics enthusiasts who have pored through piles of formulas and books will agree that materials on this subject are difficult to procure, at best. And at worst, even those with knowledge of the Chinese language and culture are confounded by the cryptic meanings even they have access to such materials. In view of this and through years of research and hard work Joey Yap has put together the long awaited "Chinese Metaphysics Compendium". This Compendium, with over 1000 pages, is a unique one-volume reference book that aims to richly present all the formulas relating to Feng Shui, BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny), Zi Wei (Purple Star Astrology), Yi Jing (I-Ching), Qi Men (Mystical Doorways), Ze Ri (Date Selection), Mian Xiang (Face Reading) and other sources of Chinese Metaphysics in the form of easy-to-read tables, diagrams and reference charts. Many of these formulas were once safely guarded secrets of the ancient Masters and were hard to obtain, much less found all in ONE book. Like all the books published under Joey Yap s "Chinese Metaphysics Reference Series", this book is written in a bilingual format with English and original Chinese technical terms and characters. This is designed to facilitate students, master practitioners and teachers in their study, research, practice and teaching of Chinese Metaphysics, true to its original form. You can find all these formulas on the Chinese Metaphysics knowledge known and practiced today, in one ultimate reference book "The Chinese Metaphysics Compendium": The Essentials of Chinese Metaphysics; BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny); Zi Wei Dou Shu (Purple Star Astrology); Yi Jing (The Science of Probability); FengShui (The complete reference to all Classical FengShui Schools and their secret Formulas); Mian Xiang (Face Reading); Zhang Xiang (Chinese Palm Reading); Qi Men Dun Jia (Mystical Doors Method); and, Zi Re (Date Selection). Comprehensive yet practical, this reference book is guaranteed to be your faithful research companion and your indispensable teaching tool on Chinese Metaphysics. It is highly recommended.

This monthly planner for the year is great for those on the go! If you want to be able to see the year at a glance and plan travelling or work activities around the favourable and unfavourable days of the year, the Tong Shu Monthly Planner is for you. It is like having your own personal Tong Shu Calendar -- in a slim, portable, simple-to-use planner! Mark out your personal unfavourable days and highlight your personal favourable days for maximum productivity and success in the Year of the Water Snake. Come in 2 stylish colour of metallic blue or metallic maroon.

The study of BaZi (Chinese Astrology) is a sophisticated and multi-faceted exploration into how the simplest information - a person's birth date and time - can reveal a wealth of knowledge about that particular person's character, temperament, behavioural attributes, luck outcome and fortune. This BaZi Hour Pillar Useful Gods Reference Series is designed to supplement the studies and practice of BaZi students and practitioners in helping them understand how each Hour Pillar defines a BaZi Structure, how to select the Useful Gods and Favourable Elements of a chart and how to analyse and interpret these Structures. The information in this series is based on classical methods and techniques that are derived from traditional Chinese BaZi texts and material. It presents the transliterated version of these traditional texts for the modern, English-speaking practitioner and student without losing the essence of the original. This book focuses on Wood Day Masters. It serves as a functional and helpful reference guide and includes: The Hour Pillar attributes of Jia and Yi Wood respectively in each of the 12 months. Useful Gods selection reference guide based on the Hour of Birth for each of the 12 months. Learn how to select the Useful Gods and Favourable Elements of a BaZi chart for the Wood Day Masters in all 12 months of the year based on its Hour of Birth. Detailed classical commentary on the factors affecting the overall strength of the Day Master and the Hour Pillar in 12 different months. Additional Hour Attributes that may affect the Day Master depending on different Structures and Useful Gods.

Many books have been written on the subject of Flying Stars, a Classical Feng Shui sub-system popular amongst Feng Shui practitioners in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia. In this book Joey Yap shows you how to apply Xuan Kong Flying Stars in the course of just eight chapters. Many Flying Stars books are heavy on theory or are orientated on giving the reader the technical skills required to plot a Flying Stars chart. Some books advocate the use of objects as cures or do not focus on the skills needed to interpret a Flying Stars chart. Forms is also frequently ignored in many books on Flying Stars. Xuan Kong Feng Shui combines all the key technical and theoretical skills you need to have, with the all-important practical components of interpretation and application. This book is written in the easy-to-read style that has become the hallmark of Joey Yap books. Joey shares with you techniques and tips on not just how to unlock the potential of the Flying Stars in a property using methods and techniques, practised in the field by professional Feng Shui consultants. Most importantly, Joey shows you how this can be done without the use of any symbolic objects or without the placement of 'good luck' cures. With this book: Understand the key basic theories of Classical Feng Shui; Learn how to plot a Flying Stars chart and super-impose a Flying Stars chart onto any property; Learn how to apply Flying Stars in any period, in any property, to activate Wealth Luck and People Luck; Understand how Forms work with Flying Stars Feng Shui, practical tips and techniques on dealing with common problems like the 5 Yellow Star and how to unlock the Qi in auspicious stars.

For centuries, the Chinese Almanac or Tong Shu has been consulted for everything from forecasting the individual's luck for the day, to assisting in Feng Shui and Chinese Astrological calculations for the year. Even today, it is used for the selection of appropriate and auspicious days for almost every important activity, including groundbreaking ceremonies, marriage, product launches, office openings, and house renovations and move-ins. Now, all this information has been translated and incorporated into a yearly planner that is the only organising companion you will need for 2011. "The Weekly Tong Shu Diary" is perfect for the modern-day person on the move, with all the necessary information now at your fingertips. "The Weekly Tong Shu Diary" is a compilation of Joey Yap's extensive knowledge of Feng Shui and Bazi (Four Pillars), with incorporated references for professional practitioners of Chinese metaphysics. The information in the Diary is calculated using the 28 Constellations and the Heavenly Stars method, which is one of the time-tested systems used in writing the traditional annual Tong Shu. "Joey Yap's Weekly Tong Shu Diary" comes in a handy size - and high quality cover. What you can find in the Tong Shu Diary: General information useful to everyone; General Forecast for the Day based on your Horoscope; Hourly Forecast for the Day based on your Horoscope; Suitable activities for each day of the year; and, Unsuitable activities for each day of the year. It includes: Information for practitioners of Chinese Astrology; Daily Four Pillars (BaZi) for the entire year; Day Pillar with Na Yin Element; Year Pillar and Horoscope for 1912-2103; and, Five Element, Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches Reference Charts. For those who practice Feng Shui professionally or for themselves, these sections will be a boon to you; Annual, Monthly and Daily Flying Stars for the Year; Explanation of the Flying Stars and their Afflictions for the Year; Flying Star Charts for every direction; and, Eight Mansion Gua numbers for the years 1912-2103. Additional Highlights of the "Annual Tong Shui Diary" are: Travel Planner for the Year; Forward Planner for the Year; and, Daily Schedule Planner by the Hour.

The oft-mentioned topic of the "Quality" of the Five Elements in a BaZi chart and the topic of Missing Elements is finally explained in great detail in the fifth instalment of the Destiny Code series and third part of the Power of X subseries. Qualifying the10 Gods delves into the evaluation of the various degrees of the strong quality of the Five Elements or the 10 Gods, as well as the derivation of suitable solutions to counterbalance the obstacles and challenges of its weak quality. This book will teach you how to assess and interpret the quality of each of the individual 10 Gods within a BaZi chart, in a manner never done before by any BaZi books, be it English or Chinese language texts. All the techniques and methods utilised are thoroughly explained and illustrated with multiple examples to ensure a clear understanding of the underlying concepts and principles involved in evaluating the quality. Take your knowledge of BaZi and your analysis of BaZi to the next level by adding detailed knowledge of how to assess the quality of the individual Five Elements and 10 Gods within BaZi chart. Highlights of this book: Understand what the concept of Quality of an Element and Quality of a 10 God means within the context of BaZi; Techniques to assess the quality of the Five Elements in a BaZi chart; How to rank the quality of the 10 Gods within a chart in terms of quality - which 10 Gods are of Superior, Good and Average quality within a chart?; Understanding the concept of Missing Elements; Step-by-Step method for analysing your own BaZi chart and determining the quality of every single 10 God within your BaZi chart; How to derive conclusions about a person's Character based on the quality of the 10 Gods; How to analyse Wealth, Career, Relationship and Health Matters by determining the quality of the Elements and 10 Gods within a chart; Developing smart action plans to help offset the challenges and obstacles created by poor quality Elements or 10 Gods. This book was written with the novice and intermediate students of BaZi in mind; ideal for those who may not necessarily have the time or immediate inclination to attend professional BaZi classes with a trainer.

With the annual Joey Yaps Feng Shui Guide for 2019, you will be able to make full use of the Qi present in your home or office throughout the Year of the Earth Pig. The information contained within will teach you about the years energies, identify the most auspicious and inauspicious sectors of your property and help you avoid the Yearly Afflictions. Additionally, you will be updated on the 8 Houses of 2019 so that you can determine what effect the Stars will have on your property. Last but not least, there are the monthly Flying Star charts accompanied by detailed advice on which sectors should be used or avoided in order to cultivate the best possible luck in your academic endeavours, relationships and wealth prospects in 2019.

What is the Artist personality like? What does your 'style' of operation say about you in life? The Artist defines an individual who is intellectual, learned and display a wide range of interests and competencies. They are creative with many talents and choose to express themselves through some artistic venture. They are passionate about life and are typically very cultured and refined in their lifestyle habits. They can also be dreamy and idealistic, and may not be able to face the painful realities of life. The Artist dislikes being controlled or managed, and is constantly afraid of being bored or stuck in a rut. They are also prone for being egotistical and impatient. Discover in this concise and easy-to-understand book your unique abilities and skills as it helps you understand what you do in the world and how your actions are manifested. This book outlines your plus points and your negative points, and insights on the work, intimate and social masks that you wear to function as an unique individual. It provides ideas on your work style, suitable careers, job roles and leadership style. There is even a special section to show others how to deal with someone like you.

Packed with more than just the conventional analysis of the 12 zodiacs of Chinese Astrology for 2019, this annual guide provides not only the annual outlook for each animal sign but also their 12-month outlook for the year. Furthermore, readers will find a personalised outlook for all 60 BaZi Day Pillars (Jia Zi) as well as their respective 12-month mini-analysis. With Joey Yaps Chinese Astrology for 2019, you will be able to discover what awaits you in 2019 especially in terms of the four key aspects of life which are your health, wealth, career and relationships.

Packed with more than just the conventional analysis of the 12 zodiacs of Chinese Astrology for 2018, this annual guide provides not only the annual outlook for each animal sign but also their 12-month outlook for the year. Furthermore, readers will find a personalised outlook for all 60 BaZi Day Pillars (Jia Zi) as well as their respective 12-month mini-analysis. With Joey Yaps Chinese Astrology for 2018, you will be able to discover what awaits you in 2018 especially in terms of the four key aspects of life which are your health, wealth, career and relationships. Joey Yaps Chinese Astrology for 2018 includes: Annual outlook for all 12 animal signs. Auspicious and Inauspicious Stars for each of the 12 animal signs. 12-month outlook for each of the 12 animal signs. Annual outlook based on your Personal Day of Birth. Personalised monthly analysis for each of the 60 Day Pillars.

For centuries, the Tong Shu (Chinese Almanac) has been used as the definitive guide for selecting good dates for important activities. Often, no important activity would be undertaken without first glancing at the Tong Shu to determine an auspicious day for it, or at the very least, to ensure that it was not being done on a bad day. Date selection ensures the success and effectiveness of a particular activity or endeavour. The 2013 Tong Shu Calendar is adapted from Joey Yap's Annual Tong Shu Diary. The highlights of this easy-to-use calendar: Daily Guide to Suitable and Unsuitable Activities for 2013; Guide to Feng Shui Afflictions and Influences for 2013; Monthly Astrology Guide for all 12 Animal Signs; Monthly Flying Stars Feng Shui Guide; Daily Flying Stars Feng Shui; All-in-One Chinese Solar, Lunar and Western Gregorian Calendar for 2013.

This book shows you how to maximise the Qi of the Year of the Water Dragon for your home or office. Avoid the Yearly Afflictions, learn more about the energies of 2012 and find out what are the most auspicious sectors to use, and what are the sectors to avoid. Ascertain how the stars affect your property by comparing it against the 8 Houses of 2012. There are also monthly Flying Star charts, with detailed, in-depth commentary on what sectors to use, and what sectors to avoid, for the best Academic, Relationship and Wealth Luck in 2012. It is your one-stop guide to incorporating effective Feng Shui for the Year of the Water Dragon.

This is the essential reference for Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology enthusiasts and practitioners! Features: Daily Guide to Suitable & Unsuitable Activities for 2012; Guide on the Feng Shui Afflictions & Influences for 2012; 2012 Chinese Solar, Lunar & Western Gregorian Calendar - All-in-One; Comprehensive References for Feng Shui & Chinese Astrology; Yearly, Monthly & Daily Flying Star Charts for 2012; Yearly, Monthly & Daily Four Pillars for 2012; Quick Daily Reference Charts for Each Chinese Zodiac Sign; Quick Daily Reference Charts for Daily Auspicious Hours for 2012; Quick Reference for the 12 Day Officers for each day in 2012. Now with an elegant high-quality durable cover.

Most people usually fall under 3 distinct categories whenever Feng Shui is concerned; the enthusiast or relatively adept DIY practitioner who wishes to deepen his or her knowledge of Feng Shui, the sceptic who is beginning to see some 'light at the end tunnel' and those who are downright confused by the many purported complexities brought about by the advent of Feng Shui, which invariably contradict the authentic tenets of Classical Feng Shui! And regardless of category, it all boils down to one simple question: What is, and is NOT, Feng Shui? Indeed, the answer to this question is the key that will subsequently unravel and in fact, debunk, many a myth and misconception shrouding this metaphysical science today. With this in mind, Joey returns with "More Stories & Lessons on Feng Shui"! In this book, Joey shares with readers the many essential tips on Feng Shui that anyone and everyone will find useful and practical to apply. He starts by demystifying the many misunderstandings and myths surrounding Classical Feng Shui, before moving on to share his viewpoint on topics as diverse as the role -- or lack thereof -- of symbols and numbers in Feng Shui, to addressing more profound matters such as Yang and Yin House Feng Shui. This book ends with the author narrating his experience while taking his students to Walk the Mountains of China, in honing the latter's Feng Shui skills. In diversifying the topics in this sequel to cater to the avid Chinese Metaphysics enthusiast's thirst of knowledge, Joey also touches on other Chinese Metaphysical subjects such as BaZi (destiny analysis), Mian Xiang (Face Reading) and Yi Jing (The Science of Probability). All in all, More Stories & Lessons on Feng Shui is a delightful compilation of Joey's articles, featured in national and international magazines and newspapers that have been purposely refined, edited and expanded upon to make for a light-hearted, interesting yet educational read. And with Feng Shui, BaZi, Mian Xiang and Yi Jing all thrown into one dish, there is something for everyone.

In today's modern world, it is not good enough to just do things effectively - we need to do them efficiently, as well. From the signing of business contract and moving into new home, to launching a product or even tying the knot; everything has to move, and move very quickly too. There is a premium on Time, where mistakes can be indeed costly. The notion of doing the Right Thing, at the Right Time and in the Right place is the very backbone of the Date Selection. Because by selecting a suitable date specially tailored to a specific activity or endeavour, we infuse it with the most positive energies prevalent in our environment during that particular point in rime; and that could well make the difference between 'make-and-break'! With this book learn simple, practical methods you can employ to select not just good dates, but personalised good dates. Whether it's a personal activity such as a marriage or professional endeavour such a launching a business, signing a contract or even acquiring assets, this book will show you how to pick the good dates and tailor them to suit the activity in question, as well as avoid the negatives ones too!

The study of BaZi (Chinese Astrology) is a sophisticated and multi-faceted exploration into how the simplest information a person' s birth date and time can reveal a wealth of knowledge about that particular person' s character, temperament, behavioural attributes, and luck outcome and fortune. "The BaZi Structures and Structural Useful Gods Reference Book" series is designed to supplement the studies and practice of BaZi students and practitioners in helping them understand how BaZi structures are devised, and how to analyse and interpret these structures. The information in this series is based on classical methods and techniques that are derived from traditional Chinese BaZi texts and material. It presents the transliterated version of these traditional texts for the modern, English-speaking practitioner and student without losing the essence of the original. This book in the "BaZi Structures" series focuses on Metal Structures, divided into the 2 types of Metal Day Masters, Geng and Xin Water. The chapters are divided into how both Geng and Xin Metal Structures function respectively in all 12 months in a year. This book on Metal Structures serves as a functional and helpful reference guide and includes: The attributes of Geng and Xin Metal respectively in each of the 12 months; The Regulating Useful God Reference Guide for each of the 12 months; Detailed classical commentary on the factors affecting the overall strength of the Day Master in the different months; Additional attributes that may affect the Day Master depending on different Structures and Useful Gods; A summary for each month for Geng and Xin Day Masters respectively. This BaZi Structures and Structural Useful Gods Reference Metal Structures book will yield many hours of pleasurable study and reference for masters, teachers, practitioners, and students of higher level BaZi.

What is the Analyser personality like? What does your 'style' of operation say about you in life? Typically introspective, the Analyser is known for their brainpower, their considerable intellect and reputation of being wise and knowledgeable. They have sophisticated practices and tastes in their habits, and dislikes anything flashy or attention-seeking. On the other hand, they can be overly laid-back or too impractical. Prone to mood swings, they rely too much on an emotional compass. They can be too proud and pretentious, and can easily be seen as snobbish because they consider themselves too good for others. Discover in this concise and easy-to-understand book your unique abilities and skills as it helps you understand what you do in the world and how your actions are manifested. This book outlines your plus points and your negative points, and insights on the work, intimate and social masks that you wear to function as an unique individual. It provides ideas on your work style, suitable careers, job roles and leadership style. There is even a special section to show others how to deal with someone like you.

Joey Yap's Feng Shui for 2013 shows you how to maximise the Qi of the Year of the Water Snake for your home or office. Avoid the Yearly Afflictions, learn more about the energies of 2013 and find out what are the most auspicious sectors to use, and what are the sectors to avoid. Ascertain how the stars affect your property by comparing it against the 8 Houses of 2013. There are also monthly Flying Star charts, with detailed, in-depth commentary on what sectors to use, and what sectors to avoid, for the best Academic, Relationship and Wealth Luck in 2013.

What is the Performer personality like? What does your 'style' of operation say about you in life? Being the star of any show clearly defines the Performer. They are creative, ambitious, highly-driven and success- and image-oriented people. A perfectionist by nature, they are very competent and adaptable, always ready to take on a challenge. As they love success and being in the limelight, they are terribly afraid of failure and being insignificant, which also means they can be shallow, vain and unpredictable as well. They may sometimes spread themselves too thin, no thanks to their many interests. Discover in this concise and easy-to-understand book your unique abilities and skills as it helps you understand what you do in the world and how your actions are manifested. This book outlines your plus points and your negative points, and insights on the work, intimate and social masks that you wear to function as an unique individual. It provides ideas on your work style, suitable careers, job roles and leadership style. There is even a special section to show others how to deal with someone like you!