Many people have likely experienced the same thing: once they realize this year is unlucky or a Zodiac Conflict Year (Pee Chong), suddenly coffee spills on their shirt, the car gets stuck in traffic, or a tire goes flat. Minor incidents that happen regularly become major evidence reinforcing the belief that "I'm truly having bad luck."
In reality, these events may not be caused solely by the universe playing tricks, but scientific and psychological explanations reveal that the brain is manipulating your feelings.
Psychology explains this as Confirmation Bias, a cognitive bias where you selectively notice only things that match your existing belief. Once you firmly believe this year is a Zodiac Conflict Year (Pee Chong), your brain automatically recalibrates what you see.
Normally, life is a mix of good, bad, and ordinary events every day, but when the belief in a Zodiac Conflict Year takes hold, the brain acts as a "misfortune detection radar." The moment you drop something or get scolded by your boss, your brain immediately concludes, "See, it’s because it’s a Zodiac Conflict Year (Pee Chong)."
Conversely, when you get a refund, enjoy delicious food, or drive to work without hitting a red light, the brain quickly overlooks these positives because they don’t match your initial belief.
Besides focusing only on negative events, anxiety directly influences behavior through what is called Self-Fulfilling Prophecy—predictions that come true because of our own actions.
When you worry about bad luck, your mind stays tense, causing reduced concentration, poorer sleep, and less caution. This accumulated stress leads to stumbling, sending emails to the wrong person, or making poor work decisions.
Simply put, fear of bad luck becomes the cause of your own mistakes, which you then blame on fate.
Understanding psychology doesn’t mean you must stop praying or performing rituals. Beliefs and ceremonies have important roles for the mind if used properly and without superstition.
Viewing rituals as mental vitamins. If going to make merit or worshiping deities brings you peace, relief, and a fresh start, that is a positive psychological effect that truly benefits you.
Turning predictions into safety checklists. Instead of sitting in fear, turn the idea of a Zodiac Conflict Year (Pee Chong) into a reminder to live cautiously: drive slower, get annual health check-ups, and plan finances carefully.
Set a goal to catch yourself daily. Try noticing small good things before bed, like finishing work on time or enjoying a good cup of coffee, to balance your brain so it doesn’t focus solely on negatives.
Ultimately, fate can be likened to a weather forecast warning of rain. Knowing in advance doesn’t mean you have to get drenched or stay inside; just carry an umbrella and proceed carefully. Then you’ll find no Zodiac Conflict Year (Pee Chong) has the power to ruin your life more than the negative thoughts holding you back.