What objects of desire should you have on your desk? If you don't know, let a fung shui master decide. The master should take into account your beliefs and your work environment rather than insisting on items that may clash with your preferences. Those who juggle work and study will wonder what objects will enhance your chances of success in exams. Fung shui masters will identify the academic sector for the year or from your astrological chart and then suggest you place an object associated with academic success. Traditionally, an inkstand with brushes is used. By the flying stars method, the academic and romance areas this year are located in the west and north. Placing this symbol of success in these areas of your desk should promote academic success. If you feel that placing ink brushes on your desk adversely affects your work environment, use your educational certificates and degrees. However, some fung shui masters will say that you are forging your own path by using non-traditional items. Some masters suggest placing traditional Chinese coins where the five-yellow earth star - associated with mishaps and accidents - is located on your desk to reduce the star's negative effects. For this year, the five-yellow sector is in the southwest, so some masters will tell you to place five coins that are usually attached with a red string or ribbon in this area. Wu lou or gourd is used to absorb the sickness energy generated by the two-earth star. This year, the sickness area is in the northeast. So if you are in the northeast of your office, consider placing a gourd on your desk.
