The worst of times may be over for Hong Kong, but the city may need to innovate and loosen up to make the best of the Year of the Snake, according to some of the city’s feng shui masters and soothsayers.
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The wood energy of Lunar New Year, which begins on Wednesday, signalled good luck for the creative and tourism industries while providing a sense of healing for a wounded past, they predicted.
Feng shui master Eric To Chung-yin said the new year, though not entirely smooth-sailing, would still be a respite before the next two years, which he expected to be turbulent.
“It will be a year of ups and downs, but I do not expect a dramatic rebound in terms of the economy,” he said. “This year will be a year to catch a breath, with opportunities for a slight upturn, before 2026 and 2027 bring even more instability.”
Celebrity host and feng shui master Qixianyu, better known as Master Seven, said the Snake Year would be good for the creative, innovation and tourism sectors to shine.
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Agreeing, astrologer Letao Wang said: “In 2025, we might see some amazing development in the artistic industry, maybe more concerts and more artists wanting to come to Hong Kong to perform.
“It’s a great year for Hong Kong to have a little bit of ‘free thinking’ to embrace its creative aspect. It’s no longer just about hard finance.”