Previous Rabbit Years

How did we fare?

In 2011, the yoga bunny was a downward-facing Metal Rabbit. The Earth Rabbit in 1999 conquered the hip-hop world, gaining more than 70% over the year. The 1987 Fire Rabbit flew like a hareplane until, like Icarus, it suddenly crashed to earth after living on burrowed time. Despite the fall, the index put on 25% but finished the year lower than the beginning.

Sectors

In Chinese philosophy, the five elements provide a basic framework to understand relationships between everything. Each year, wood, fire, earth, metal and water dance around each other, some ruling throughout, others bursting out for a month or so. We apply Feng Shui theory to the markets by assigning certain industries to each element to determine their general trajectory.

Affliction deflection

How to mitigate negative energy

According to Feng Shui, four annual afflictions bring their menacing influences to different compass directions each year. We introduce the usual cast of characters - Tai Sui, Tsui Po, San Sha and Wu Wang - and offer advice on how you can counter these negative energies. After all, forewarned is forearmed.

Property outlook

Secure the hutch

Rabbits dig burrows to create warm, safe havens. Just like our furry friends, we can make the most of our home or office environments by harnessing the power of the flying stars. We highlight the most auspicious directions and areas to avoid. The flying stars work in any organised space - it may be as large as the planet or as small as your home. This year, south and north are the best directions. Steer clear of the northwest and northeast.