Last updated on November 7, 2025
Every year around the 4th of February when the annual Feng Shui energy is changing; the bells of the New Chinese Year are not far away. Not only do the annual 9 Flying Star change, but also the three gods (cosmic energy constellations) move to different compass directions influencing our lives.
To ensure that the year of the Snake is as good as it can be, it is important to protect ourselves against the inauspicious and troublesome annual energies. Evidently, the Grand Duke in Feng Shui or Tai Sui, Sui Po, Star 5 Yellow, and Feng Shui 3 Killings (San Sha).
In this article, I will highlight the upcoming changes and give you an overview of the annual positions and conflicts of 2026. Learn more about the Grand Duke and the Three Killings and the potential effects they may have on our lives.
Grand Duke Feng Shui 2026 (Tai Sui 太歲)
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COMPASS DIRECTION: SOUTH 2 (172.5– 187.5 degrees)
Direct Clash Conflict with this Chinese sign: Horse
Outlook: mind your diet as there might be some minor challenges in regards of the heart and eyes. Especially people born under the sigh of Horse need to be extra careful for the year.
What is the Grand Duke in Feng Shui (Tai Sui 太歲)
The Grand Duke Feng Shui 2026, or as the Chinese say, Tai Sui, is the alignment of the stars directly opposite the planet Jupiter for the cycle of the current year. Please keep in mind that the Cycle God energy is a compass direction only associated with the current year and is not a location of the earthly branch. Tai Sui occupies a 15-degree direction of the 360-degree full compass. This information hints at the potential effects that the energy may have on a certain sector of the home.
The God of Tai Sui requires you to pay respect and honor him in every aspect. As he is a powerful god, he dislikes people facing him directly upfront. As of this reason, you should follow this rule very strictly:
YOU CAN SIT IN TAI SUI area, BUT YOU CANNOT SIT FACING HIM!
There is no denying the logic and reasoning behind following this Grand Duke Feng Shui rule, but there are many instances were doing so is simply impractical. To propose moving furniture if the bed or office desk is in a good flying star sector with health-promoting energies would be naive. When you see the full picture of all the many annual energy impacts, you’ll start to shake your head in amazement very quickly. It’s true; there is ultimately no direction left for sitting or sleeping anymore.
In conclusion, a variety of circumstances should be taken into account when deciding whether to abide by this guideline or not. Do not surrender your personal good direction and flying star just for this.
Grand Duke Feng Shui DON’Ts (Tai Sui 太歲):
Please abide by the guidelines below to prevent potential negative consequences. To avoid bad luck, please do not irritate the Grand Duke energies:
- Avoid traveling away from or into the compass direction of the Grand Duke.
- In case the front door opens into the compass direction of the Tai Sui, try to avoid using the door and opt for a different one. If you don’t have a choice, hang something metallic near the door and open and close it quietly (no slamming).
- Make sure that your neighbors also respect the Tai Sui. In case they are not aware of Feng Shui and unintentionally dishonor him, try to block the energy flow toward your home.
- Be extra careful if the Star 5 Yellow and Tai Sui for the year or the month occur at the same time and in the same direction.
- Do not do deep digging into the earth, for example, when planting a big tree.
- Please do not do any kinds of renovations in his direction (drilling, hammering).
- Making loud noises, such as having a party with loud music
- Building or renovating a bigger fountain or pool here
Grand Duke Feng Shui Cures: Do’s to honor Tai Sui 太歲
- You can plant smaller shrubs or vegetables without any problems
- Using the door quietly
- You still can watch TV or listen to music with average volume
- Doing any painting or decoration which is not too noise is just fine
What is Sui Po Feng Shui (Year Breaker 歲破) 2026
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COMPASS DIRECTION: North 2 (352.5– 7.5 degrees)
Direct Clash Conflict with this Chinese sign: Rat
Avoid any important task in: December, month of the Rat, any Rat days, and Rat hours (11pm – 1 am) during the year.
Likewise, the Grand Duke, the Year Breaker, or better known as Feng Shui Sui Po, occupies a 15-degree direction on the opposite side of Tai Sui. As the Sui Po is always 180 degrees away, it can be found in the NW if the Tai Sui resides in the SE. In astrological terms, it is referred to as the “contra-star Jupiter energy.” The energy, though, is not as fierce as the one from the Grand Duke but still needs attention.
In the event that you irritate the energy of the Year Breaker, it could create some health problems or sickness.. Therefore, avoid at all cost to aggregate the energy.
On a micro-scale, it is not only the year but also the month and days of the Rat to keep an eye on. Any significant renovation or construction work should not begin in December of 2026 because it is the month of the Rat and could have a negative energy impact on the project.
All Rat Days throughout the year can be characterized in the same way. I suggest getting a Chinese calendar to find out the precise days of the year.
DO NOT do to aggravate Feng Shui Sui Po (Year Breaker 歲破):
- Avoid traveling away or into the compass direction of the Feng Shui Sui Po
- Try to avoid opening a door that is located in the compass direction of the Sui Po. If you can’t avoid it, place any metal object next to the door (as long as it doesn’t contradict the flying star chart 5 element theory).
- Do not let your feet point into the Year Breaker direction
- Make sure also your neighbors do respect the Sui Po. In case they are not aware of Feng Shui and unintentionally dishonor him, try to block the energy flow toward your home with a metal rode.
- When planting a large tree or plants avoid digging deeply into the ground
- Be extra careful if the Star 5 Yellow and Sui Po for the year or the month occur the same time in the same direction.
Feng Shui Sui Po Cures: Do’s to honor the Year Breaker 歲破
- Digging smaller holes for small plants is okay.
- It is acceptable to perform minor remodeling, such as painting or wallpapering.
- It’s alright to rearrange the furnishings.
Three Killings Feng Shui 2026 (San Sha 三煞)
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COMPASS DIRECTION: NORTH (337.5 – 22.5 degrees)
Direct Conflict: Rat, Ox, and Pig (these sign need to be extra careful)
With the annual Star 6 and the Feng Shui 3 Killings, the NORTH portrays a mixed message in 2026.
The North area of your home has a generally positive energy setup. The Water element of the North palaces nourishes the Metal energy of Star 6, creating a favorable flow that supports , leadership (CEO, president), power, advance in technology, and authority. However, it’s important to be cautious, there should not be any loud disturbances which could create negative traits manifesting as rigidity, arrogance, and over-control.
The presence of the Feng Shui Three Killings 2026 energy in the North can slightly dampen the positive influence of Star 6. The Three Killings brings inauspicious energy that can cause obstacles or disruptions. To minimize its effects, it’s best to keep the North quiet and undisturbed, avoiding major changes or renovations.
If you can maintain peace in the north area, the positive energy of Star 6 can continue to shine, especially benefiting the father figure of the household or the CEO of a company, helping them to stand out and succeed this year. To avoid reduced luck, we recommend not to have any remodeling or construction done in the North in this year.
What is 3 Killings in Feng Shui (San Sha 三煞)
The Feng Shui 3 Killings or San Sha, can cause significant affliction and disturbances in life and should be well taken care of before the Feng Shui New Year on February 4th starts. To understand the Three Killings principle, you need to know that it is a conflicting energy affecting and interfering with the earthly branch.
The twelve Chinese animal signs are divided into four groups, each of which has three members. There is a strong allied relationship between each group’s three animal signs (see table below), which all belong to the same element. Each year, the Three Killings Feng Shui or San Sha energy clashes with one branch of the animal signs. San Sha is always in opposition to the animal sign group or branch it is opposing, or 180 degrees away from it.
| ELEMENT | TRIANGLE ALLIES |
ALLIES DIRECTION |
SAN SHA DIRECTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATER | Dragon, Rat, Monkey | NORTH | SOUTH, FIRE |
| WOOD | Rabbit, Pig, Sheep | EAST | WEST, METAL |
| FIRE | Dog, Tiger, Horse | SOUTH | NORTH, WATER |
| METAL | Ox, Snake, Rooster | WEST | EAST, WOOD |
The Three Killings energy may bring you bad luck. It involves loss of income, reputation, or accident-related events.
DO NOT do to aggravate the Three Killings (San Sha 三煞)
Please strictly adhere by the Feng Shui Cure for 3 Killings safeguards on the following actions throughout the year in the direction of Three Killings when construction is unavoidable:
- Do not aggravate or disturb the energy inside and outside of your home.
- If possible, no bigger renovations in the Three Killings direction.
- Avoid digging any large holes in the ground, for example, when planting a big tree.
- Don’t replace or repair any windows or doors, or do extensive remodeling of any kind.
- No drilling or hammering of all kinds.
- Do not build or extend anything around your home and garden.
Feng Shui Cure for 3 Killings: Do’s to honor San Sha 三煞
- It is acceptable to hang any photos on the wall
- In case the front door opens into the compass directions of the San Sha open/close the door without much noise (no door slamming)
- Doing smaller garden jobs (weed pulling) and minor digging is allowed.
- Do any remodeling around the home that is noise-free such as painting.
The best and most effective way to counteract the negative energy influence is to perform a San Sha remedy: Using your date of birth, identify your personal money luck direction (born in 1977, choose the Wu-Horse S2 Sector). Next, make a prayer requesting that everything goes according to plan and without any hiccups. To conclude the prayer, gong any metal object, then place some coins in a bowl. Not just the direction, but also the day, is key.
In 2026, the year of Horse, you can perform a brief ceremony on the days of Horse, Tiger, or Dog (see on the Chinese calendar) before the construction or remodeling project starts.
5 Yellow Feng Shui Star for 2026 (Annual Flying Star)
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COMPASS DIRECTION: South (157.5 – 172.5 degrees)
5 Yellow Feng Shui Star REMEDY for 2026: To reduce the bad influence of Star 5, place heavy and moving metal elements into the South section of your home (at least 30 kg or more of real heavy metal such as iron, steel, copper, or aluminum). Since Star 5 occupies the south sector, its negative influence is greatly intensified by the strong fire energy of the section. As a result, in addition to using substantial metal cures, it is essential to include moving metal remedies as well.
There is a lot of discussion in the world of Feng Shui when it comes to the 5 yellow Feng Shui Star. Mainly, you might hear that all kinds of mishaps, delays, and accidents do happen when Star 5 takes control. To some point, I will not disagree, but little is heard of the spectacular events that Star 5 can also produce. In the original Luoshu, the energy of Star 5 is located in the center and holds no direct trigram.
Emphatically, 5 yellow Feng Shui Star can be portrayed as the emperor or the central energy that controls everything. In fact, it does control all the other Star energies by directing them in their wuxing and waning cycles. I call Star 5 yellow the universal Qi having energy under it as its labor force doing all the jobs on planet earth. By the way, there is a reason why the Chinese sign for the King/Emperor is the same as the Trigram of Star 5 (see image above). Interesting, right?
Yes, Star 5 Yellow needs to be respected greatly. In order to be on the right side of it, you actually need to plan and carefully examine its direction each year. You may find the energy to be quite noble (in Period 5), yet it may also be hostile in many ways.
5 yellow Feng Shui Star is an Earth Element, and it is best to have some Metal Elements such as heavy metal objects, in the Luoshu palace, where the energy resides for the year. Please remember that Star 5 is very moody, and you never know in which mood it is at the moment. A brief list of the good and bad deeds that the energy can bring into your lives:
- THE BAD:
- Causing delays, mishap, and a lot of misunderstanding
- Possible accidents
- War, conflict, critical events, death
- THE GOOD:
- brings immense authority
- Support your intuition
- Provides you with the best and most decisive events in life
In 2026, Star 5 is likely to have the greatest impact on middle-aged women, second daughters, and unmarried females aged roughly 16 and above. It may manifest through health issues related to the heart, blood circulation, tongue, or eyesight. Although the middle daughter is particularly vulnerable, this does not mean others are unaffected.
From a personality perspective, if star 5’s influence is not properly managed, it can lead to reckless or overly dramatic behavior, resulting in conflicts or poor decisions. Emotional instability, such as anger, irritability, or mood swings, may also arise, along with a tendency toward overexertion or fatigue.
As also the Grand Duke resides in the South 2 section, be extra mindful of the south in 2026!
DO NOT do to aggravate the Feng Shui Star 5 Yelllow
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- Never ever build a new house or change the roof when annual Star 5 is in the center. It will bring severe sickness to the home.
- Avoid traveling away from or into the compass direction of the Star 5 Yellow. If you need to travel in or from its direction, make a diversion first in another direction.
- It is preferable to avoid heated debates and arguments in the palace and direction of Star 5. Try to pick a different location instead.
- Do not produce any kinds of noisy events in its direction (constructions, loud music, fighting). The energy loves quite an ambient and surrounding.
Do’s to honor the Three Killings (Feng Shui Star 5 Yelllow)
- Keep calm and relax when in the direction of Star 5
- Eat a healthy diet so that your qi-flow inside your body has no blockages. Star 5 loves a free energy flow to produce extraordinary events for you.
- Hang or place heavy metal elements in the area/direction where Star 5 Yellow is for the year.
- Keep the room quiet, and if a door is located here, open and close it without much noise.
Use extra caution if, in a year, the annual or monthly star 5 is in the same direction as Tai Sui or Sui Po. The aforementioned cosmic energies aggravate star 5, which is already rather irritable most of the time. Due to the interaction of these two negative energy forces, there may be delays, hiccups, accidents, and miscommunication with the contractor.
- Monthly Star 5 in South Palace: 8 October – 8 November: (be extra careful as annual and monthly star join forces)
- Monthly Star 5 in North Palace (Tai Sui, Sui Po): 9 November – 5 December: monthly star 5 joins forces with Tai Sui for the month
Auspicious & Inauspicious Annual Flying Stars in 2026
Auspicious Stars (Star 2, Star 8, Star 9)
- STAR 8 (previous Wealth Star) = East Palace = Enhance and strengthen with Earth or Fire Element
- STAR 9 (current Wealth Star) = SE Palace = Enhance with Wood and/or Fire Elements
* Remark: All of these are general guidelines that don’t take into account the home’s permanent flying star chart. Different remedy strategies might apply. Depending on the individual qi circumstances, different remedy strategies may be appropriate.
Neutral Stars (Star 1, Star 6)
- STAR 1 (Luck, Future Wealth) = Center Palace: Normally, we enhance star 1 with water and/or metal elements. However, in 2026 you cannot remedy the center star 1. As the geometric center is merely a reference point rather than a physical space, we all will feel the impact of star 1. Even though star 1 is extremely positive, it falls in 2026 in the neutral category, as we cannot influence or enhance its present.
- STAR 2 (becomes neutral) = NW Palace: Yes, since 2024 onward, star 2 is not being harmful anymore and we can give it a grade of C+. If the earth star is not in a dominating relationship with other energies (wood, water), you could even start to enhance star 2 with the fire element. In 2026, when star 2 occupies the metal palace in the Northwest, it expresses qualities of nurturing, harmony, loyalty, and emotional closeness within the family. To further support its positive influence, you can introduce additional Earth elements in the Northwest area.
- STAR 4 (Study & Academics) = NE Palace = Add water element and/or wood element (green plants) to enhance
- STAR 6 (Carrier & Authority) = North Palace: The metal energy of star 6 supports and nourishes the water element of the north palace. Since this is a harmonious, productive relationship and star 6 feels comfortable in the sector, no additional enhancements are necessary. However, because of conflicting annual Sha energies, it is best to keep this area calm and undisturbed throughout the year.
Inauspicious Stars ( Star 3, Star 7)
- STAR 3 (Arguments / Conflicts) = WEST: This palace is a bit tricky when it comes to the annual remedies. While adding Fire can help control the Wood energy of Star 3, the fire remedy should only be used if there is no young teenage girl in the household. If the youngest daughter (Chinese family hierarchy) is present, introducing fire could create tension or pressure. Here the teenage girl could become rebellions towards the parents. The best remedy, whether fire or water, depends on the specific family dynamics and should be chosen accordingly to avoid any negative effects.
- STAR 7 (Betrayal / Robbery) = SW Palace: The inherent element of the Southwest palace is earth, which naturally produces Metal, the element associated with star 7. It creates a yearly dynamic in which star 7 is slightly strengthened in an unfavorable way. To neutralize and soften its energy, you can introduce a gentle, slow-moving water feature in this area.
Take additional care if you see any flying star combination of the stars 2, 7, or 9, as these energy effects can result in electrical malfunctions or fires.
If you are following all our advice, an excellent, peaceful, and trouble-free year awaits you. Enjoy the good energy vibes!
* Remark: All of these are general guidelines that don’t take into account the home’s permanent flying star chart. Different remedy strategies might apply. Depending on the individual qi circumstances, different remedy strategies may be appropriate.
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What is the Feng Shui Protection Guardian (Li Shi)
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Since Li Shi is not well-known, it is difficult to find anything noteworthy about him in English-language Feng Shui literature. He is a powerful Earth Sha who once protected and influenced the troops and samurai in ancient China. As he stands firm, his protection properties are, without a doubt, what the emperors were seeking. We’ll keep you informed, since Li Shi doesn’t come every year.
The corner palaces of the Luoshu do activate and welcome him upon his arrival. He can only be found in these four palaces: Xun, Gen, Kun, and Qian, and nowhere else. To make matters more complicated, he only likes to arrive in specific years, such as:
- 2 Earth Pig Years
- 4 Wood Rooster Years
- 6 Metal Dragon Years
- 8 Earth Snake Years
There will be a 30-degree directional sector to find him in the given years, as mentioned above. If the annual Star 5 yellow resides in the same palace as Li Shi’s energy, it generates tremendous power and protection. By respecting him and paying respect to him, he will become fearless and protect you like his own emperor. As Li Shi needs the strength and power of Star 5 Yellow, it is quite hard to know when he will arrive and join hands with Star 5 Yellow.
DO NOT do to aggravate the Protection Guardian Deity Li Shi
Being a strong earth element, he dislikes when you disturb the ground by doing demolition work or undertaking major remodeling projects.
Do’s to honor the Protection Guardian Deity Li Shi
- Place a Chinese Protection Guardian Deity Statue into the palace/direction to activate him. In return, he will guard and protect you for the year.
If you have further questions, please feel to leave a comment. We will respond and answer all your questions.
Feng Shui Renovation Advise for 2026
- If you must carry out any urgent construction or repairs that cannot be delayed, that just happen to be in the direction of the earth sha energies, try to place a wind chime or metal rod in the area to counteract the negative energy.
- Avoid or postpone any work, if possible, in an area where the monthly or yearly energies of stars 2, 5, 7, and 9 are present.
- Since most projects cover many sectors, it is preferable to begin and finish the project in another sector first before moving on to a conflicting one.
- If any auspicious monthly or yearly stars reside where the repair work is being done, this will provide you with extra protection and lead to a fantastic end result.
- In 2026, annual star 9 will be located in the SE Palace, which is a very favorable and good direction for any remodeling or construction activity.
If possible please avoid any big construction or remodeling work in these areas for the year:
- 3 Killings or San Sha in the North (entire section)
- Grand Duke or Tai Sui in the South 2 section
- Year Breaker or Suo Po in the North 2 section
- Star 5 Yellow in the South
If you have further questions, please feel to leave a comment. We will respond and answer all your questions.
Enjoy a peaceful, lucky, and harmonic life for the year!
November 6, 2025
By FengShuiBalanz
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Thank you for this very helpful information!❤
May i know if I should avoid sleeping in the room if it’s in the west with San sha in it this year? My next available room to sleep is southeast. Neither nor it is good too.
Thank you for contacting us, and I am delighted to assist you with your query. Generally speaking, the San Sha energy would need to encounter multiple layers of negative energy in your bedroom to have an impact on you. By itself, the energy is unlikely to cause significant harm. Assuming you are familiar with flying star energy, there are two scenarios to consider:
Firstly, if the mountain dragon flying star energy is positive, there are no annual conflicts or exterior sha qi, the qi meets good forms, your Chinese zodiac is not in conflict (dog, rooster, and monkey), and there is no construction nearby, then the San Sha energy alone would not cause any impact. However, it is advisable to keep the area quiet and avoid making too much noise.
The second scenario is when the permanent or annual energy in the bedroom area causes problems. This can be indicated by a dominance cycle (5-Element Theory) or if stars 2 and 5 reside there. Also, nearby construction, a zodiac conflict, or any remodeling projects could exacerbate the San Sha energy. The effects could range from mild to severe, depending on the surrounding circumstances and your body’s health.
In the second scenario, the best course of action is to install a decorative metal pole at least 1.5 meters into the ground outside of the lawn to absorb the earth’s qi. If this is not feasible, you can use the quick San Sha remedy described in the blog post.
To summarize, there are numerous opposing energies occurring in each direction every year. When you examine the directional pie chart, you will observe that there may come a point where you feel trapped with no viable direction to take. As I previously stated, for significant problems to arise, several other factors must align to create a genuine issue. To avoid sleeping in the room based solely on your worries about the San Sha energy would be of no concern.
Just a question, if I might please. Is the Annual #6 star still usable? If so, can the #6 be enhanced for 2023? I noticed in your article you suggested to add water to the West. I don’t quite understand. Is that due to 6/7 in the West or would that remedy the 3 Killings? Can I add crystals to the West to enhance the #6 this year, or would that not be advised? Thank you so much. I really enjoyed reading all the great information that you so kindly shared.
While star 6 can be used, it’s important to note that it is currently in a stagnant or inactive phase known as Sǐ 死. This means that although the star is considered auspicious, it may not manifest its positive attributes. To counteract any potential negative effects, I mentioned water as a remedy for the West, as star 6 is present there along with the inauspicious influences of the 3-Killing and Sui Po. It’s important to remember that this recommendation is quite general and doesn’t take into account the unique energy map of an individual’s home.
If you’re unfamiliar with the flying star school and calculating your own energy map, let’s assume we have a supportive energy pair of metal and water with the annual 6 in the West. In this case, adding the earth element would further strengthen the pair. However, if, for example, we have a dominating pair with the annual star 6 in the West, we would need to introduce a water feature as a remedy.
Regardless of the remedies used, it’s advisable to avoid remodeling work or creating excessive noise in these areas, as these energies prefer a quiet environment and can become agitated if disturbed.
As you can see, Feng Shui involves multiple layers that need to be considered together to get a comprehensive understanding of an individual situation. If you’re unsure about the energy sector in your west area, try placing crystals there, maintaining a quiet environment, and observing the situation. If anything feels off, remove the crystals. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback on our articles. It is our goal to promote a better understanding of authentic classical Feng Shui methods and debunk all the myths surrounding the “black hat” or “fast food” version of Feng Shui.
I have in my West permanent stars of 1,4 with 7 base and annual #5. I do have in place a salt water remedy, a bowl of copper pennies, a 5 element pagoda. I did add some blue artwork here of still water and a lighthouse thinking to remedy (5,7) and to enhance (1,4) for better communication for my job. I do have a small plant here as well.This is my home office where I have two computers and two monitors for my call center job. I follow Xuan Kong Flying stars for information on remedies. Can you please advise me if this is all correct or have I overdone in this sector? I have read I think lots of misinformation on not to enhance #4 in Period 9.
Also, please on #7 for the South can blue colors be used? You mentioned in the article about placing a salt water remedy. Would that be still using 6 coins or would I use 7 coins to remedy star #7? Any advise or suggestions you might offer would be much appreciated.
I hope this message finds you well. I apologize for the delayed response, as I was out of the office on a Feng Shui excursion overseas. Regarding your inquiries:
Regarding West Sector 1,4 base 7 with annual #5: The most effective course of action would be to fully neutralize star 5 all together. Depending on the size of your home office, I recommend placing approximately 25 to 30 kg of real metal in this area.
Unfortunately, smaller remedy objects may not provide sufficient assistance. Therefore, it’s crucial to add more metal to this space. Since this area is characterized by active yang energy, our primary concern is the water star 4, which dominates the annual star 5.
The base star 7 in the West palace represents weak metal, which already aids in calming down star 5 to some extent. Given that the base star’s influence is minor, I wouldn’t be overly concerned in your particular situation. Additionally, please remove the small plant (wood element), as it will further dominate star 5 (metal) and potentially exacerbate the situation.
Regarding the South palace with annual #5: Yes, incorporating blue color can help alleviate the effects of the annual star 7. However, it’s essential to consider the permanent mountain and water stars in your south section, as they may alter the appropriate remedies.
I hope this information proves helpful.
Thank you so much for a great article.
If my head is pointing on southeast and moving is not an option is it bad for tai sui?
Thank you so much in advance!
While it’s not the most favorable situation, it’s definitely manageable. If possible, you could hang a 6-rod metal wind chime on the exterior in the southeast section of your home to help soothe and counterbalance the annual sha energy of Tai Sui.
After the renovation of our house last last year I moved upstairs with my kids. Our main door in the first floor is located South corner, and I have my own door going upstairs which is located in the East yet facing South East. I wonder what I need to do in that direction to uplift the chi or invite the chi from the main door, I don’t know why but I have this lingering feeling that I got less luck when i move here.
What remedy should I do first.
Based on your description, it seems that your unit is fully separated from the main house, with its own entrance door. This likely means it has its own energy chart, distinct from the rest of the home. It’s challenging to pinpoint the exact cause of the issues, but to summarize, we should examine the eight energy sections of your home to determine which energies are influencing key areas, such as the living room and bedroom. Often, disruptive star energies like Star 5 or Star 3 are responsible for problems such as delays, career setbacks, arguments, or misunderstandings with others.
We should also consider the perspective of the Form School, which focuses on both interior and exterior shapes and forms, as they play a significant role in governing energy. If Qi flow is obstructed by unfavorable forms, this could be another factor to investigate. For example, if the front and back doors are aligned in a straight line, this creates a “money-in, money-out” situation where it becomes difficult to save money. As you can see, there are many aspects to explore.
Hi greetings. For an apartment facing SE3 with main windows 150 degrees, period built 8 (2005/2006)- how detrimental is to have apartment door in NE (yearly flying star 5 in that sector)?
We have placed metal remedies. As said it´s an apartment and that door is not a main source of qi. How troublesome does it become? Is it a deal breaker that somehow could lead to trying to find a new apartment (it´s rental unit).
Some Hong Kong Feng shui masters are worried about it, after reading your excellent article I am less worried however any extra input will be appreciated.
First of all, it’s quite amusing to hear that some Masters recommend moving to a new place simply because the annual Star 5 arrives at the front door. The Star 5 is part of a 9-year cycle, moving around the Luo Shu grid and influencing different directions each year. For instance, in the Feng Shui 2024 year, Star 5 is located in the West, which also happens to be the location of our bedroom. However, we didn’t move our bedroom or sleep elsewhere. Instead, we placed the necessary remedies (metal, good forms) and went about our lives without any major issues.
Let me quickly address a few important points: Your long-term energy combination for the Northeast (NE), construction Period 8 is 6-4, so please don’t forget to place remedies for this pair as the Metal Star 6 controls the Wood Star 4. The NE has a shadow influence, which strengthens Star 5. To counteract this, applying more metal remedies as in other directions is essential. Additionally, please check for any Form School obstructions that could disrupt the Qi flow, such as poison arrows or other form flaws, which may aggravate Star 5.
Since you’re in an apartment, I’m unsure of your exact floor level. In Feng Shui, the principle of San Cai (the Three Forces) applies: Heaven Qi (astrology), Man Qi (you and your family), and Earth Qi (Feng Shui). Higher floors tend to weaken Earth Qi, but they also strengthen Heaven Qi, as you’re closer to the sky. As a result, you may need a stronger set of remedies (more metal) compared to someone living on a ground floor.
Thank you for posting such helpful information. This year for 2025 the annual stars are matching all of my facing stars. Would that mean I have to double up the remedies? I do have in my permanent stars for the East 6,9 with the base of #3, but with now in February I will have triple 9’s due to the annual and monthly being 9’s. I also have fire at heaven’s gate and not sure if this is too much fire energy. I am not sure how to handle this sector for 2025. Also in my NW I have 9,3 with 6 base. Do I have fire at heaven’s gate here as well? My husband has been really sick this year with bladder, kidney stones, and heart disease. So I don’t want to stir up health issues for him any more than what he has and hopefully find a way to assist with his medical care with a happy and calm home. We are both 69 years young so any advice that you can share would be most helpful. Thank you.
First, please accept my apologies for the slight delay in my response, as I have been quite occupied assisting my clients. You inquired whether you need to double up on your remedies, given that all the annual star influences are matching with your exact sectional position. The answer is: it depends!
We can certainly agree that additional adjustments and remedies will be necessary for inauspicious stars, as they require more attention to counteract their negative influences. As for the auspicious stars, they can generally be left alone, as they naturally reinforce and amplify each other’s positive effects. However, in certain situations, if you feel the need to further enhance the power of an auspicious star, you may consider adding some enhancements—just be careful not to overdo it.
Regarding the East 6-9 sector, which features a double Star 9 for both the month and the year, this indeed creates a significant amount of fire energy. This is particularly noteworthy if the elderly or father figure (represented by Star 6) resides in this area of the home, or this section is the facing or sitting palace.
Given this, I would recommend adding some remedies to moderate and calm the fire energy further. Additionally, please be aware that the hidden influence of the base star 3 could indicate a literal fire risk. Beyond your energy chart, it is crucial to ensure that all physical forms in this sector are favorable, as unfavorable forms can disrupt and agitate the energies in this area.
Let me know if you need further clarification or assistance!
Hi, First of all, a very Happy Lunar New Year and thank you for your poste! Some FS consider the entire SE as afflicted in 2025 (with Tai Sui from 135° – 165° and Three Killings from 45 ° -135 °, so involving SE2 as well)? What do you thin, as you just mentionned SE3 as afflicted? This is of importance to me, as SE2 would be the only good heading option for sleeping; I live in a NW3 (period 8) flat and am GUA3/DOG. Thanks in advance.
I wish you a wonderful lunar and solar new year as well! As you may know, since February 4th, we have also rung in the new Feng Shui year, marking a fresh cycle of energy and opportunities. Firstly, I’d like to kindly clarify a point regarding the 3 Killings. This year, the 3 Killings are located in the EAST, between 67.5 and 112.5 degrees, and not the degree range as you have stated.
Additionally, I can confirm that the Tai Sui resides solely in the SOUTHEAST 3, precisely between 142.5 and 157.5 degrees. It’s interesting to note that some sources tend to overextend these degrees, which can lead to confusion. However, classical Feng Shui emphasizes precision and accuracy, avoiding exaggeration or unnecessary expansion of these critical energy points.
On a personal note, as a Gua 3 individual, placing your head toward the Southeast aligns with your Yan Nian (longevity) direction. This alignment not only supports restful and peaceful sleep but also promotes overall health and vitality.
Thank You for a very informative article. I am curious about the San Sha brief prayer ceremony, when to perform in 2025 and how are the days identified each year? Much appreciated and best wishes.
The San Sha days in 2025 are the Rabbit days. It is best to look into a Chinese calendar to see which exact calendar days they fall on. Once you know one day, the rabbit days repeat every 12 days, so it is very easy to mark them. The next Rabbit day is March 4. As this annual sha qi changes every year, we always have to calculate the associated animal sign and calendar day each year.
The San Sha days in 2025 fall on the Rabbit days. To determine the exact calendar days, it is advisable to consult a Chinese calendar. Once you identify one of these days, the “rabbit days” will repeat every 12 days, making it relatively easy to mark them on your calendar. The next rabbit day will occur on March 11. Since the annual Sha Qi changes annually, it is important to calculate the corresponding animal sign and calendar day for each year. This process ensures accurate tracking of these significant days.
Can you explain how to work out one’s personal money luck direction to use to say a prayer before renovations etc – you give the example of 1977 use S2 (Horse/Wu), but how is this calculated? Thank you.
Figuring out a person’s Lu Cun direction isn’t straightforward. It involves a complex system tied to heavenly stems, which follow a 10-year cycle, and zodiac signs, which repeat every 12 years. Because these two cycles don’t line up neatly, it’s rare for someone’s zodiac sign to match directly with the Lu Cun direction. On top of that, the use of Lu Cun energy depends on more than just the zodiac, it also involves understanding how time and space interact with each other. All of this makes the calculation and application of Lu Cun quite challenging and not something that can be easily generalized or explained
I have water build up in the backyard (southeast) and a pond in the south that needs to be redone. Also A fence that is scheduled to be put up. Around the south of the back yard. The water build up must be dealt with as it is negative energy. So there will be some tilling the soil and drainage added. Any cures for this work that must be done?