India, July 9 -- If you've been waiting for the right moment to begin a project, set a personal goal or simply turn over a new leaf, Chinese astrology suggests July 8 could be worth paying attention to.

According to Chinese metaphysics teacher and feng shui expert Vicki Iskandar, the day carries the energy of a Water Sheep and falls during the Month of the Sheep, creating what practitioners believe is a supportive atmosphere for fresh beginnings. The date is also known as an Establish Day in the traditional Chinese calendar, a time that is considered especially favorable for starting something new.

In Chinese astrology, every day carries a unique combination of energies. July 8 is associated with Yin Water and Yin Earth, a pairing that ...