Star 4 is related to academic ability so if it falls on an unsuitable area, your kids and even adults may lose sight of their goals. This year, it is in the eastern sector of your home.

If your bathroom is located in this part of the flat, your children's studies may suffer. You may not be able to work out your plans properly.

To counter this, place a cup of water outside the bathroom. This will absorb the bad energy emitting from your toilet.

On the other hand, if your kids are excelling in school and have no problem getting good grades, this could mean their room is in the eastern sector. Congratulations!

However, if your kitchen is on this particular side, your kids are likely to get passive and lethargic.

Put some plants in the kitchen to balance the flow of energies, and take away computer games from their room.

You will travel more often than usual if your main door faces east.

The nature of your work will also change from sitting all day in the office to being on your toes.

You may be asked to run errands most of the time.

There's nothing seriously bad about this. To try and counter this would only make you lose your job.

You are advised to be more creative this year if your dining room is in the eastern section of your house. You will be more demanding toward your children if your living area is on this side.

Thought for the week: Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses - Confucius

Kerby Kuek has published seven books on fung shui. He specializes in yin and yang fung shui, I-Ching, life analysis and astrology. Website: www.misterfengshui.com