Mickey Hung

2026年澳門經濟預測(上)

1. What are your predictions for the overall fortune of the Macao Special Administrative Region in the Year of the Horse?

2026 is the Bingwu Year. Its Four Pillars (Ba Zi) are Bing Fire for the Year Heavenly Stem, Wu Fire for the Year Earthly Branch; Geng Metal for the Month Heavenly Stem, Yin Wood for the Month Earthly Branch; Ji Earth for the Day Heavenly Stem, You Metal for the Day Earthly Branch; Bing Fire for the Hour Heavenly Stem, Yin Wood for the Hour Earthly Branch. Overall, this year sees extremely strong Fire energy. As both the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch of the Year Pillar are Fire, combined with being in the Li Fire (South) period of the 9-cycle (Jiu Yun) system, Fire Qi is exceptionally vigorous. Hence, it is called the “Red Horse Year.” Fire possesses a dry, hot nature, symbolizing splendor and display. However, without Wood to generate it, Fire becomes unsettled and is accompanied by a state of impatience and change.

Macao is located in southern China, backed by the mainland with the Pearl River Delta on three sides. Although the Horse Year is fiery and dry, its impact on Water-element industries (like entertainment and tourism) may not be significant. Instead, attention should be paid to Wood-element industries (such as tea and furniture), which may face greater obstacles. Below are the author’s predictions for major sectors:

Real Estate Industry:
“Real estate” belongs to the Earth element in the Five Elements. The Horse Year belongs to Fire. However, this Fire nature is quite “empty” or “unrooted.” Empty Fire needs Wood to generate it and Earth to contain/protect it (Earth acts as the furnace for Fire).

In recent years, Macao’s infrastructure has continuously improved, indicating new opportunities for its real estate market. Furthermore, Macao will implement policies to boost the property market starting January 1, 2026. These will help increase local residents’ willingness to purchase homes and attract attention from investors in other regions, further enhancing Macao real estate’s value-appreciation potential and promising investment returns.

Education Sector:
In Five Elements theory, education is considered “Earth,” primarily because Earth nurtures talent, much like soil cultivates human resources. This year is a Fire year; Fire generates Earth. Therefore, the Macao SAR government should introduce new reforms in education. Educational institutions will also adopt new teaching philosophies and methods, improve teacher training, optimize the allocation of teaching resources, and enhance talent competitiveness. As Macao lacks a territory-wide unified entrance examination system, and this is a year of Fire generating Earth, the education department will have new plans.

Entertainment and Gaming Industry:
Although Macao is renowned for its vibrant entertainment industry, its economic performance in the Horse Year may be relatively subdued compared to other sectors. With intensified market competition and variables in the international tourism market, the appeal of entertainment offerings might be affected. Particularly, high-end entertainment venues and facilities will face fierce competition from other regions and countries. The industry needs to seek innovation, explore new entertainment models, and enhance customer travel experiences to address market challenges. Macao entered Feng Shui’s 9th Cycle in 2024, a cycle lasting 20 years. The 9th Cycle is a “Fire” cycle. The entertainment and gaming industry belongs to the Water element in the Five Elements. Fire and Water (entertainment/gaming) are incompatible. Combined with this being the Horse Year (Yang Fire), there’s a compounding effect—adding more fire to fire. Thus, Macao’s gaming and entertainment industry may not perform very well this year.

Public Security:
As the Bingwu (Fire-Horse) energy is strong in the Horse Year, and the internet (belonging to Fire) sees rising “empty fire,” fraud cases will likely remain frequent. Old scams in new bottles are particularly effective at deceiving vulnerable citizens. This phenomenon also reminds the government and law enforcement agencies to intensify crackdowns on fraudulent activities and enhance public safety awareness.

Economy:
This is a year with heavy Wood and Fire Five Elements influence, which is unfavorable for economic activities. That is, the economy, finance, etc., may be relatively stagnant. Those engaged in industries related to the Fire element need to put in extra effort. Conversely, for industries not related to Fire, such as retail, integrating technological elements into various business aspects is advisable—for example, opening online stores and utilizing AI elements.

In the first half of 2026, Macao’s economy will indeed be affected by the strong Fire, leading to stagnation or even a downward trend. Significant and noticeable growth in the economy and property market is expected to gradually emerge in the second half of the year.

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2026年澳門經濟預測(中)

2. What will be the biggest opportunities and crises that the Year of the Horse brings to the Macao SAR?

The author uses Macao’s founding Ba Zi (based on its establishment/handover) to predict the opportunities and crises Macao will face in the Horse Year.

Macao’s founding Ba Zi is as follows:  

年	月	日	時
己	丙	丙	戊
卯	子	午	子

The Start of Spring (Lichun) for 2026 is on February 4, 2026, at 4:03 AM. We will analyze using the celestial configurations (Year, Month, Day, Hour) of both.

From Macao’s handover Ba Zi, the Day Master is Bing Fire, born in the Zi (Rat) month. Zi month is the “Proper Officer,” but unfortunately, the “Officer Star” lacks a “Wealth Star” to generate it. Moreover, it is impacted by the “Wu” (Horse) clashing with and the “Mao” (Rabbit) forming a penalty. The entertainment industry belongs to Water. The Horse belongs to Fire. Water and Fire clash, making the challenges facing the entertainment industry not to be underestimated. The Water-Fire clash pattern may lead to a weak entertainment sector, with concerns about the stability of capital chains, especially under intensified market competition. The risk of financial crisis increases significantly. The real estate industry may see improvement due to policy optimization. Market demand for property is expected to increase, leading to higher transaction volumes and bringing momentum for economic prosperity.

Simultaneously, the development of the healthcare industry will benefit from technological advancements, with scientific research achievements gradually gaining recognition, further driving market expansion in traditional Chinese medicine and medical wellness.

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3. What new progress do you predict for Macao’s role as a China-Portugal platform in the Year of the Horse? Regarding cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries, will the Horse Year bring good luck to Macao?

According to Feng Shui analysis, Portugal is located to the north of Macao. In the Year of the Horse, the corresponding direction is associated with the “Six White Star,” symbolizing disputes and contention. Therefore, in the Horse Year, Portuguese politics may see many disputes and controversies. This could not only affect Sino-Portuguese cooperative relations but also lead to conflicts of interest, hindering friendly development. To mitigate these potential conflicts, the Macao government can actively take measures, such as hosting cultural forums or study tours to increase cultural exchange between the two sides. Such initiatives can promote intellectual exchange, deepen mutual understanding, help build more stable cooperative relations, and effectively reduce misunderstandings and conflicts.

The term of the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, is nearing its end. He is a people-oriented president with very good relations with China. From his Ba Zi, he possesses positive energy. MICKEY HUNG believes he can maintain good Sino-Portuguese trade relations.

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2026年澳門經濟預測(下)

4. How do you predict the fortunes of the Chief Executive and the five Principal Officials in the Year of the Horse?

MICKEY HUNG analyzes the work luck of the following six important officials of the Macao SAR Government using Chinese esoteric nameology:

Mr. Sam Hou Fai (岑浩輝), whose zodiac sign is Tiger.
From a nameology perspective, the character “Sam” (岑) belongs to Earth, “Hou” (浩) belongs to Water, and “Fai” (輝) belongs to Fire. The Five Elements of the name form a pattern of Earth restraining Water and Water restraining Fire—a draining/consuming configuration, implying significant work pressure requiring personal involvement.

2026 Bingwu Year Fortune:
a. The Five Elements Fire energy is extremely strong. For those born in the Tiger year, the clash between Water and Fire intensifies. Need to pay attention to cardiovascular and eye health.
b. Strong Fire generates Earth. Earth is the “Authority/Officer Star,” beneficial for exercising authority. However, excessive Fire can lead to impulsive decision-making. It is advisable to face challenges steadily.
c. Work Luck: Leadership ability increases, but subordinates are prone to turbulence. Requires more coordination and communication.

Mr. Wong Sio Chak (黃少澤), whose zodiac sign is Monkey.
From a nameology perspective, the character “Wong” (黃) belongs to Earth, “Sio” (少) belongs to Metal, and “Chak” (澤) belongs to Water. This is a very ideal flowing pattern. The Five Elements of the name follow a productive sequence, indicating intelligence, flexibility, and good adaptability.

2026 Bingwu Year Fortune:
a. The year’s strong Fire generates Earth. Earth is the “Benefactor/Nobleman Star,” but Fire also restrains the Monkey zodiac. Need to pay attention to lung and respiratory health.
b. Excessive Fire and Earth may lead to increased workload. However, the productive sequence of Earth-Metal-Water can dissolve pressure, allowing breakthroughs through professional competence.
c. Work Luck: Judicial and legal affairs are areas where results are easily achieved, but details may lead to disputes. Need to guard against documentation errors.

Mr. Tai Kin Ip (戴建業), whose zodiac sign is Monkey.
From a nameology perspective: “Tai” (戴) belongs to Fire, “Kin” (建) belongs to Wood, and “Ip” (業) belongs to Wood. This forms a “Wood-Fire Brilliance” pattern, indicating a strong career drive and pioneering ability.

2026 Bingwu Year Fortune:
a. The year’s Fire is strong. The name’s Wood and Fire become excessively blazing, easily leading to liver fire issues and sleep problems.
b. Fire is the “Wealth Star,” beneficial for promoting economic policies. However, strong Fire restrains Metal (Metal is the Monkey zodiac’s element). Need to guard against international financial fluctuations affecting the local economy.
c. Work Luck: Should leverage team strength, avoid autocratic decisions. Decisions during this summer require extra caution.

Mr. Chan Chi Kio (陳子勁), whose zodiac sign is Dog.
From a nameology perspective: “Chan” (陳) belongs to Fire, “Chi” (子) belongs to Water, and “Kio” (勁) belongs to Wood. This forms a pattern of simultaneous production and restriction.

2026 Bingwu Year Fortune:
a. The year’s Fire is strong, intensifying the “Water-Fire clash” within the name. Need to pay attention to kidney and urinary system health.
b. Strong Fire generates Earth (Xu Earth of the Dog), Earth then generates Metal (Geng Metal). The security field may encounter sudden incidents but can navigate dangers through discipline.
c. Work Luck: Teamwork is key. Avoid internal conflicts. Fortune turns smoother in Autumn (when Metal is strong).

Ms. Cora Lan (柯嵐), whose zodiac sign is Tiger.
From a nameology perspective: “Lan” (嵐) belongs to Earth, forming a pattern of Wood restraining Earth, indicating breakthroughs amidst competition but needing to guard against interpersonal friction.

2026 Bingwu Year Fortune:
a. The year’s strong Fire drains Wood (Jia Yin) and generates Earth, slightly easing the Wood-Earth conflict. Beneficial for implementing cultural and educational policies.
b. Fire is the “Output/Talent Star,” rich in inspiration. However, excessive Fire may lead to overly fast plan execution. It’s advisable to advance in stages.
c. Health: Pay attention to spleen, stomach, and digestion issues. As the Wood restraining Earth is moderated by the year’s Fire, overall health is stable.

Mr. Tam Vai Man (譚偉文), whose zodiac sign is Rat.
From a nameology perspective: “Tam” (譚) belongs to Fire, “Vai” (偉) belongs to Earth, and “Man” (文) belongs to Water. The Five Elements’ momentum in the name is not smooth, requiring guarding against communication barriers.

2026 Bingwu Year Fortune:
a. The year’s strong Fire generates Earth, Earth restraining Water seriously. Need to pay attention to blood circulation and kidney health.
b. The Geng Zi (Metal-Rat) year encounters Bing Wu (Fire-Horse), Zi-Wu clash, Year and Fate Pillars clash. Engineering and transportation sectors are prone to delays or sudden issues, requiring advance contingency plans.
c. Work Luck: Pressure multiplies, but Fire and Earth generate Metal (Geng Metal), ultimately allowing crises to be resolved through experience.