Roll out the Sky ball?
Today sees the general release of the new James Bond film Skyfall
and from a Feng Shui perspective, they must have used auspicious timing in
choosing this date. It’s not surprising, as the film is reputed to have cost a
whopping £93.7m ($150m). With such an investment, who wouldn’t use auspicious
timing to maximise their returns? Kerching!
There are many ways to choose auspicious timing and relatively
recently, an Asian construction company won a global multibillion dollar
contract and avoided hefty late penalties by doing so. “Going with the flow” as
great timing is sometimes known, is used globally by those who know of its
success record; to launch, host, unveil or announce important events. Let’s
look at some of the options available today.
In the Tong Shu or Chinese almanac, today is listed as an
“Open” day; a lucky day to unveil or present something new. Whilst in Chinese
astrology, it’s a Metal Monkey day, which has a special distinction within the
Chinese zodiac as it’s known as “The Reformer”; a perfect day to give something
up or develop new concepts.
Consequently, the classic Bond Martini is replaced in Skyfall by a can
of Heineken, the privilege of which cost the lager company almost a third of
the film costs.
Although, Skyfall’s general release is today, the world wide
premiere was actually 3 days ago on the 23rd October; a day
auspicious for new cycles and long term partnerships. As this film breaks records in its
partnerships with sponsors, it’s highly appropriate. However, in the 28 Lunar
Mansions, the moon appears in the Ghost
constellation, so let’s hope this aspect doesn’t turn around to haunt them.
When we consider the Chinese astrological elements of Yang
Metal which indicates Heaven or sky, and Monkey’s metal elements denoting
spherical shapes (ball), you can see the inspiration behind today's title.
Furthermore, the Monkey day and Dog month Chinese zodiac signs are the
beginning and end of a spectacular alignment. They only need the Rooster to
complete and finalise it. Rooster represents entertainment and the showman.
In Chinese mythology, the Rooster is known as the bird that
cannot fly but makes a lot of noise. It can indicate critics, so having film
critics on board will make Skyfall the surefire success it deserves to be.
However, the truly clever aspect about today's lucky timings is that
entertainment and critics aside, between 5pm and 7pm we enter the Rooster
double hour, which completes the triple alignment of Monkey, Rooster and Dog to
create the strongest ever metal element. This can be likened to pure gold and
represents outstanding wealth to the fire element of the film industry and its
director Sam Mendes. In the UK and Ireland where the film opens today and at teatime
tonight, it may feel similar to a PT Barnum moment where we are all part of the
greatest show on earth!
Returning to solid ground, the Chinese almanac is positively
grinning and recommends meditation or honouring ancestors,
asking for
blessings,
taking a
course visiting friends, having a haircut, sweeping
house, travelling, getting engaged, getting married, exchanging gifts,
having an
astrology reading, buying or making clothes, seeing a doctor or choosing a
treatment, emigrating,
opening
a business and trading,
refurbishing
a home or office, laying foundations,
fixing
a roof,
buying
or setting direction for your bed, opening a water course and drilling a
well.
Metal Monkey
traits and compatibility are covered on our dedicated web page. As business is
very busy at the moment, we will not return until next Wednesday. Until then, have
a ball!
Finn & Slim Shooey
