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Master Hanz Cua

Leah C. Salterio

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the season brings focus on the fortune and the rituals that mark new beginnings.“Fast” is the operative word for 2026, which is the year of the fire horse. Chinese New Year this year falls on February 17.“The horse is galloping and it runs fast,” feng shui expert Master Hanz Cua told ABS-CBN News at the launch of Newport World Resorts&#x27; Chinese New Year promotions.Last year, the wood snake was about shredding. “Our bad habits, attitude, the skin, thinking, slowing down, strategizing was all for last year,” Cua said. “This year is about fire which is about passion, drive and anything fast.&quot;But he also cautioned: &quot;When fire erupts, that can be uncontrolled. The heaven’s stem is the sun so that’s still fire. That’s not good though because too much fire is not balance.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770259591548IMG_2923.jpeg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging" alt="Master Hanz Cua. Handout "/>Master Hanz Cua. Handout So what can we expect with love and relationships in the Lunar New Year? “Too much fire, maraming mapusok,” said Cua. “There are people who are driven by their love. They are vulnerable. Mahina. Maraming tukso. People nowadays, mapusok.</div>“Mabilis din sila mag-move on. Love ka niya today, but mamaya, ayaw na niya sa ‘yo. Couples easily break up. That’s what easily happens. Also, third party comes in.“Usually it’s the guy who fools around or gets a third party in the relationship. This year, more women are prone to fool around and cheat in the relationship. Cheating and betrayal are in their stars. That’s the energy. In the chart of women this year, they are the ones who will cheat.”Sporting his peach pink suit, Cua said this is his lucky color this year. “Water color tayo, so that should be red, orange or pink. But the overall lucky color is blue. There’s money in that,” he said.When it comes to the wealth of finances, 2026 will not bring in money, according to Cua. “Wealth is too much fire, so there’s no money,” he explained. “The business side is very competitive, so the fire strain is very strong for victory and success. They are all competitive. Everybody wants to be the best. Everybody wants to be number one.”“Most people want to have a business,” Cua continued. “Many want to become vloggers. Turn on your camera and record, vlogger ka na. Most want to come out with beauty products, anti-aging.”Health will be challenging for most this year. “There are new sicknesses that will come out and there are also old sicknesses that will return,” Cua said. “But there are new technologies that can cure the sickness. Beauty is one of the main concerns in our health. Beauty clinics will continue to emerge.”On his suit is a golden bee pin which, Cua insisted, is also a lucky symbol for him. “Bee always looks for honey, so that’s money,” Cua said. “So that’s a lucky symbol.”Career this year is very competitive. “Every employee is striving hard for success,” said Cua. “Victory and success are the benchmarks for careers this year because wealth and career are in our center of flying star. Career opportunities abound everywhere.“My advice to all those who are career-oriented is to learn more skills. Upgrade your skills. Use the AI videos.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770261336030Properity Dimsum Set at Man Ho, Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Properity Dimsum Set at Man Ho, Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts. Handout"/>Properity Dimsum Set at Man Ho, Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts. Handout</div>Meanwhile, Man Ho, the Michelin-recognized Cantonese restaurant of Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts, the traditions take shape through shared dining experiences and rituals. Central to the celebration is the Lo Hei prosperity toss, a traditional practice to welcome abundance and momentum in the Year of the Fire Horse. Lo hei is a salad that means “to toss up a good fortune.” It originated from Malaysia and Singapore, where they toss the ingredients to cater for prosperity. While preparing, the server recites auspicious poems for the new year.The Lunar New Year menu serves the Prosperity Dimsum set and Poon Choi, traditionally prepared as a layered, centerpiece dish symbolizing abundance and unity.No Chinese New Year is complete without tikoy, the glutinous rice cake symbolizing togetherness and unity. Its texture represents strong family ties, while its sweetness signals hope for a harmonious year ahead.

“Fast” is the operative word for 2026, which is the year of the fire horse, accordingn to Master Hanz Cua.

“Fast” is the operative word for 2026, which is the year of the fire horse, accordingn to Master Hanz Cua.

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Master Hanz Cua shares predictions for Year of the Fire Horse

Leah C. Salterio

Published February 05, 2026 11:29 AM PHT

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