Betrayal, jealousy, deceit and Feng-shui.

-- 10 Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Name

It's frustrating when you become ill and annoying when finances are tight, but few things compare to the feeling of betrayal by a friend.

When a friend lets you down, the feeling of shock and disappointment can be hard to bounce back from. Even the green-eyed monster of jealousy can make you feel vulnerable and disillusioned.

In many countries the envy and jealousy of another is called the "evil eye." This type of attention is believed to draw energy from you and to encircle you with negative energy that can cause you loss.

A good example is when someone secretly covets a pretty necklace that you are wearing, you might find the necklace breaks or that you lose it.

You could also be the subject of gossip and politicking at work or in social circles. In 2011, the gossip star, the Jade 3, is in the north sector of career and this could put extra emphasis on backstabbing to get ahead at work. It could even cause lawsuits.

Protecting yourself at work will be critical in this year.

Next year, in 2012, women will be both the source and the victim of the problems caused by the Jade 3. The 3 Killings can also cause legal problems, backstabbing and gossip. That's why it's so critical to face it each year because it is a "sneaky" type of affliction associated with deceit and treachery.

Below are some feng shui remedies to help you in the face of betrayal and gossip.

1. Stimulate support luck. Offset negative tendencies of others by enhancing the earth element. Be sure to add stones and earth elements in the southwest. This will stimulate good relationships and support from others.

2. Dissolve gossip with crystal balls. To stop sharp words and create smooth relationships, add crystal balls to the southwest corner to draw help from others to you and to curtail bad mouthing and gossip. These balls can stop idle gossip and harmful comments.

3. Cut through envy and backbiting. Negative or excess wood energy can cause envy and the frivolous hearsay that can be so damaging. To cut this harmful chit-chat, display a coin sword. This is especially helpful for the black 2 star that falls in the south sector of social status in 2011.

4. Burn up excess wood talking. Sometimes wood energy goes well past idle gossip and can become truly damaging. This is the case in 2011 where the 3 Jade star falls in the watery sector of the north where the wood can grow and grow. The best way to handle the 3 star is to exhaust it by burning it up. A candle or bright light can stop this energy that can lead to legal tangles. If you have a front door that faces where the 3 Jade falls, it also helps to carry a fire wheel amulet or hang a fire wheel for protection.

5. Enlist a protector. If you were ever bullied as a child and a stronger, bigger child came to your aid, you'll understand the energy I'm talking about here. Having a strong man whose fierceness gives you a measure of protection is the perfect protection against the 3 Killings, an energy that likes to sneak up on you and prey on your weakness.
Kwan Kong is a fierce general whose countenance is believed to ward off treachery and bad intentions merely by his look alone. In 2010, I posted him at my front door to ward off the negative energy of the 5 Yellow and to cut through the negative earth energy with his golden sword that he is always depicted carrying. He symbolizes strength, bravery and courage and represents powerful patriarch energy and maintaining harmony amongst all the members of a household.

6. Get better friends. If you find that your friends are really "frenemies" (enemies that act like friends) then you'll want to seek out those who support you. A good start is with your Chinese zodiac sign. You'll want to choose friends whose horoscope signs are compatible with yours. Another is to carry an amulet of your horoscope allies.

Check the table below for the zodiac signs that support and encourage you.

YOUR SIGN......... YOUR ALLIES

Rat .................Dragon and Monkey

Ox.................. Snake and Rooster

Tiger............... Horse and Dog

Rabbit..............Sheep and Pig

Dragon............ Monkey and Rat

Snake.............. Rooster and Ox

Horse............... Dog and Tiger

Sheep............... Pig and Rabbit

Monkey............ Rat and Dragon

Rooster..............Ox and Snake

Dog................... Tiger and Horse

Pig..................... Rabbit and Sheep
Thanx- 'Xing Fu'