The Horoscope Master

No matter whether it's the year of the dragon, the horse, or the sheep, the philosophical principles of feng shui can add harmony to your interior design -- and even inject a new spirit of romance. Feng shui is the Chinese art of determining the most propitious design of a room or building (and the placement of objects within) so that maximum harmony is achieved between the environment and the user. The term comes from the Chinese words "feng" (wind) and "shui" (water). A driving principle of feng shui is that there are eight pillars of happiness, including love and romance. There is a discrepancy between feng shui fact and fiction, however. Not everything considered feng shui is suited for the bedroom, nor will it necessarily inspire romance. Match-up debate Designers are split over the matching nightstand issue. Some say bedside tables should be different and not look uniform. Others say matched nightstands create balance in the room. Feng shui expe...

The Dragon is a mighty mythical creature that symbolizes yang energy. Full of strength and as a symbol of emperors, the dragon is welcome anywhere he or she goes. Sometimes you act on your instincts so quickly and powerfully, you intimidate others. But once you learn to temper that strength, your creative side emerges and you're a force to be reckoned with. You are a loyal, devoted and true friend with a magnetism and charisma others only dream about. Wealth Don't like doing your taxes and hate filing receipts? Welcome to the club. This year, it's easy to disregard those details more than ever. You'll be tempted. But don't. If you just hate it that much, hire a bookkeeper or someone who actually enjoys doing that. It will free you up to make even more money and never have to worry about those pesky bills. It's time to get serious about retirement planning. You've said you were going to do it for years. Well, this is the year to do it. Career You would ...

As the New Year approaches, you may find yourself pondering the past year and you may be counting your blessings or thinking about what you could have done differently. If you're like me, you might do a little of both. Whatever the case, it's important to start the New Year off on a positive, hope-filled note. This can include everything from stocking the refrigerator to clearing out old junk from the closets. If you miss the January 1st deadline, don't worry: the Chinese New Year isn't until the third week of January, so you've still got time. To greet the New Year, set aside a couple of hours to give your house, bedroom, or office a New Year Blitz. Just remember, you are inviting a very special guest to your house: The New Year. So treat your house the way you would a very important dignitary. This is a new year of your life so welcome it in a grand way. Take the list below in hand and check off the items one by one. Remember to get everyone in the house...