How to Use the Flying Star Calculator
Each Feng Shui year spans from February 4 to February 3 of the next year. If your home was completed during a “Period transition year” before February 4th, it falls under the energy period preceding it. For instance, if construction completed on January 30th, 2024, the home belongs to Feng Shui Period 8 rather than Period 9.
⇓ = Symbol indicated facing direction of structure
⊥= Symbol indicated sitting direction of structure
Interpretation of Energies: Period 9 was utilized for interpreting of the central energy affects its occupants
On the Feng Shui Flying Star chart, the number to the left of the hyphen denotes the mountain dragon qi, while the number to the right represents the water dragon qi. Below them lies the base star, which exerts a shadowy, influential force on the palace and cannot be remedied.
For instance: 5 – 6
1
Here, Star 5 represents the mountain star, Star 6 is the water star, and Star 1 is the base star.
What other factors are significant?
The choice to showcase the Feng Shui Flying Star Charts in a “3×3 magic square” format is exclusively for the purpose of illustration and study. In practical applications, the traditional pie chart, or Luoshu, is overlaid onto the floorplan. This method helps in comprehending the electromagnetic implications of energy distribution within each of the 8 sections by depicting only the 8 trigrams and 9 stars.
The home’s concealed motive of the central stars
First and foremost, it’s important to recognize that in reality, there isn’t an actual central palace when it comes to the distribution of electromagnetic energy and the 9 Stars. The geometric center of a structure serves merely as a point or small dot of reference for the dispersion of Qi energy into the different sections of the living space.
It’s crucial to note that electromagnetism relies on directional flow rather than conforming to a square format. This underscores the fact that a pie chart illustrates the actual Qi flow within a home.
The depiction of a central palace is intended to emphasize the various geomantic messages a house conveys to its occupants. Upon delving into these concealed messages, it becomes apparent quite quickly that they could resemble a script from a horror movie, showcasing the multitude of disasters one might experience while living in the home.
Remarkably, up to 95% of the central energies in all of the Feng Shui Flying Stars chart tend to be negative. Having an inauspicious center isn’t necessarily a recipe for outright disaster; it typically requires multiple layers of unfavorable influences accumulating together for residents to truly feel any impact.
Moreover, if the geometric center remains tranquil and isn’t continually activated by any inauspicious features of form and shape (such as a staircase), there’s typically not much cause for concern. It’s also worth noting that if a person associated with their personal Kua (ming gua) or associated trigram resides within the home, they could potentially activate the center.
Your home serves as a significant reflection of yourself! Whatever unfolds within the home can also manifest within you!
How to activate the East and North East sector of the house with the mountain star and water star combination of 9-5, 5-9 for period 7 flat facing North 3 in period 9?
In your case, start by addressing Earth Star 5, as it is currently in a challenging phase that could negatively affect Star 9. Once you’ve managed that, you can activate Mountain Star 9 by utilizing the Earth element along with the Yin qualities of the mountain. For Water Star 9, try using an active item, like a floor fan, to help energize the Water Dragon associated with that star.
Thank you so much on the guidance. I would like to enquire further, how should Earth Star 5 be addressed/neutralized? Is there anything that can be done, i.e. placing metal objects (more than 10 kg) in the room can neutralize Star 5? or I just have to weather through the uncertainties that come with Star 5 as mentioned in your articles as manifestation of our own karma?
it is not a good idea to just weather star 5 as its energy will irritate the other star it is paired with and also causes challenges on its own. The best approach is to remedy and neutralize star 5.
My house S1 facing N1 sitting Period 7
I installed 4 water tanks in the SW, North, East and SE(plus a submersible pump), there’s also a naturally formed water pond in SW and installed a submersible pump to stir the stagnant water, I also arranged some rocks features on the SW sector of the pond
On the 18th I arranged rock features in the East, NW, NE, West and South sector of the house ie outside the house
I realised installing water tanks and rock features in all 8 directions of the house might triggers good or bad mountain or water dragon qi(s) and also the base stars for the house
Can you advice me what should I do if I triggers the bad mountain or water dragon qis and base stars after installing the water tanks and rock features?
Your question requires a multi-faceted approach to fully address the considerations involved. First, we must differentiate between external environmental influences—specifically the placement of direct and indirect spirits under Period 9—and the internal “flying star energy” of your home. These two aspects must work together harmoniously to optimize wealth luck.
External Environmental Influences: In Period 9, the placement of rocks (mountain dragon energy) and water features (water dragon energy) must be carefully considered. Incorrect placement can significantly hinder your wealth potential. For detailed guidance on outdoor placement, please refer to the blog post “Feng Shui Period 9,” which includes an illustration of optimal arrangements for mountain and water features based on this period.
Internal Flying Star Energy and External Interaction: Next, we must consider your home’s flying star energy chart and how external features interact with it. For example:
1) If the facing palace of your home, responsible for wealth, houses a beneficial star but is obstructed by a mountain, this creates a condition known as “letting the water dragon run up the mountain,” which can severely reduce wealth and career opportunities.
2) Conversely, if the wealth star in the facing palace is inauspicious, the presence of a mountain feature becomes desirable, as it neutralizes the negative effects and prevents wealth-related misfortunes.
Additional Considerations: If you have enclosed water tanks, note that these are neutral in terms of Feng Shui. For water Qi to interact effectively with air Qi, it must be exposed to the open air. Enclosed tanks do not contribute to or disrupt the energy flow.
As you can see, placing mountain and water dragon features in the exterior environment is complex and requires precision. Without a more detailed understanding of your home’s flying star energy chart and visually seeing the surrounding environment, it is difficult to provide specific recommendations. I recommend a comprehensive assessment of both your home’s interior and exterior to ensure accurate guidance tailored to your unique circumstances.
My house was built during period 8 facing SE1 and according to Flying Star Feng shui Calculator my house is under “people lock” phase. Any recommendation for a cure? Thank you.
he most effective and appropriate solution is to install a substantial water feature—such as a fountain or pond—in front of the home. It’s important that you can both see and hear the water from inside the house. This is the only truly effective way to address the issue.
Hello, my house is period 6 and the door faces NE 40 degrees (compass points to it when I have my back to the door and look at the street). It says I am entering Period 9, undermining prospects for wealth and career advancement. HOW can I remediate this? Thank you
First and foremost, please ensure that you’ve done a magnetic compass reading, accounting for the historical magnetic declination. We need to determine the exact compass degree that your home faced when it was constructed.
Because the magnetic poles shift over time, a current compass reading may be inaccurate and could place your home in an entirely different 24-Mountain sector, resulting in a completely different energy chart. I just wanted to bring this to your attention.
Now, to answer your question: the Water Dragon Star 9 is currently trapped or “imprisoned” for a 20-year period. To remedy the flaw, you’ll need to strategically place a large water feature outside the home, somewhere visible and ideally audible from within. It will help release the trapped energy and activate the star 9 once again.
The home that I rent was built in 1986 E1 but in August of 2024 both skylights were removed for a day and it took a bit to get the replacements in. The stove, and front door also face E1 and I’m a Kai3. But I am a novice with Feng Shui and have recently had several major financial losses and car accident were my breaks failed, been sick a lot, plus the last two years my youngest daughter has been be hospitalized over 15 times and had to have several major surgeries.
The house feels off. I don’t know whether my home is it period seven or period nine? Any thoughts on the natal chart to follow here?
From your description, it’s hard to determine whether the skylight would have changed your home’s energy period, as that really depends on its size and positioning. That said, it does sound like there may be some imbalance in the energy flow throughout your home. Creating a calm and harmonious environment starts with addressing any sources of negative energy and finding ways to strengthen the positive.
Also, don’t overlook the outside of your home or the surrounding buildings as external features often have a strong influence and can disrupt the energy inside, even if the interior is well arranged. For the best results, it’s important to assess both the interior and exterior together.
Based on the calculator, my apartment is in Period 5. The result said that the concealed motive is the “robbery star combination,” which is made worse if a Zhen3 is present. Since living here, we have suffered financially/career-wise and had many accidents/health issues. I cannot know of other residents in the building but in my household, we are Chen3, Sun4, and Li9.
My questions are: (1) Can this system even be applied to an apartment? I used the building facing direction, which is also the source of most yang energy input to my unit. (2) If correct, can I somehow improve the energy to mitigate financial/career and health problems? (3) If I feel negative energies from the E and SW directions, how to mitigate? (4) Chen3 and Sun4 are negatively impacted by W direction but the bed must face W due to the room design—how can we mitigate problems of this? Thank you.
Based on your description, it sounds like your apartment is oriented either to the East or West. Homes built during Period 5 are quite common but are also considered among the most challenging in Feng Shui. I’d like to highlight a few potential concerns.
First, the Flying Stars energy chart can indeed be applied to apartments. However, for units located on higher floors, typically the 8th floor and above, the focus shifts more toward Form School principles. This is because such apartments receive less influence from “Earth Qi” and are more affected by “Heaven Qi.”
Since I haven’t seen your floor plan, I can only provide general observations, not detailed advice. It’s important to understand that any issues arising in a household are rarely caused by a single factor, they usually result from accumulation of several negative influences.
One key concern is that Star 5, considered the most inauspicious, appears to be affecting both the sitting and facing sectors of your home. Unfortunately, living in an apartment limits your ability to apply external Feng Shui remedies, leaving you with fewer options to counterbalance its effects.
Another issue is the presence of a “robbery formation” in the geometric center of your home. If the center area is overly activated, either by your family member activities or due to structural imbalances like missing corners or extensions, it can subtly impact everyone living in the household.
As mentioned, it’s not possible to give deeper insight through a comment alone. A full analysis of your space would be needed to accurately assess the situation and recommend effective solutions.
Hello, could you please suggest how can i unlock my wealth lock apartment from period 8.
Front door are NW 305 degrees
According to general Feng Shui principles, releasing a “wealth lock” in an apartment requires the presence of real, H2O water; a water source you can both see and hear outside the home. It can a natural waterway such as a lake, river, pond, or a artificial one such as swimming pool or a water fountain.
However, apartment living often means you have little control over the exterior environment and cannot install large outdoor water features by yourself. As a practical alternative, you can place a water fountain on your balcony or inside your home. When positioned strategically in the appropriate interior Feng Shui sector, an operated indoor fountain can also help create a similar energetic effect to some extend.
Hi, my home is a period 8, NW2 facing. I would also like to know how to remedy the wealth lock for my home.
In general, whether a home is affected by an annual lock, a major 20-year lock, or a minor monthly lock, the most effective remedy is to place or have a proportionate amount of water outside the home, where it is both visible and audible. The more water, the better!
However, this is often not possible due to building regulations or apartment living. In such cases, a suitable alternative is to strategically place a medium-sized indoor water fountain. Based on my professional experience working with many clients over the years, an interior water fountain is also highly effective in releasing the wealth or health locks.
Hi, I would like to confirm with your opinion my steps
front 342, south hemisphere, period 5 (I know), center free, floor and seiling, not too much activated.
I have the visit of the 9 and the 1 this year.
Is it possible to cure it to activate the wealth and be able to move and select sth better?
thanks a lot!
Period 5 homes are generally more challenging, as the sitting and facing directions often contain both the mountain Star 5 and the facing Star 5. As you are already aware, these homes can be remedied, but the effectiveness depends greatly on the layout. Sure, you can activate star 9 to enhance for more wealth and career luck. Try to spend as much time in that area as possible. If you work from home, it can be a suitable location. However, please be mindful that star 9 (fire) clashes with star 1, so an appropriate and carefully considered remedy approach is essential.
My home is Period 8, Facing: Southeast (SE1) 112.5 – 127.5°. During Period 9, this home enters the “people lock” phase. Could you advise whether I can use the Indoor water feature decoration? In which director to place water feature? What is the requirement of the water feature? Thank you.
Yes, you can use an indoor water feature when an outdoor water placement or a natural water source is not available. However, I am unable to advise on the exact indoor placement, as it must be determined based on your permanent energy chart, the annual flying stars, the layout of the home, and how each room is being used.
Hello and thank you for the great explanation. I’m new to the Flying Stars school and found this article a good starting point. I have a few questions:
1. The calculator defined my house (which was completed in November 2025) 2-9-7. Do I need to apply any remedy as a protection from fire and deception in relation to properties?
2. The result also outlines ‘having a proper form and shape that allows for gentle qi flow is essential’. What forms is the analysis referring to?
3. I also have an upper floor, where the bedrooms are. How do I determine the sectors on that floor – are they the same as downstairs or I’ll need to start from finding the facing/sitting direction of that floor? And how do I do that?
4. Is there a remedy for a front door in the Life Ending sector (star combination 4-5, 7)?
Many thanks for your directions!
In general, when the geometric center of a home carries the combination 2, 9, and 7, there is an inherent tendency toward fire related issues. If the monthly central Star 5 arrives, as it does in May 2026, the potential fire risk increases further. Since the geometric center is merely a reference point and does not represent a physical space where objects can be placed, the primary remedy is to keep the area calm, quiet, and undisturbed at all times.
Depending on the sitting orientation of the house, the strategic placement of a external water feature may also be necessary to balance the excessive fire energy and symbolically moisten the earth element, thereby reducing the likelihood of fire related problems inside the home. In addition, proper shapes and forms play an important role as well. I refer to geometric shapes such as triangular or square forms, which can either aggravate or harmonize the elemental balance depending on their placement. It also included the shape of the room, property, and house.
Beyond the Flying Star School, we must also consider the principles of the Form School. It includes examining the placement of windows and doors to ensure that Qi does not escape too quickly from the home and that supportive energy is properly retained and circulated.
Regarding the geometric center upstairs, I cannot determine whether it aligns exactly with the main floor geometric center without reviewing your floor plan. In some homes they coincide, while in others they differ. Concerning your fourth point, the appropriate remedy also depends on the annual influences, family dynamics, and any existing or potential health concerns. All of these factors must be carefully evaluated before applying the correct type and intensity of remedy.
As you continue your Feng Shui journey, you will discover that there are many deeper layers to consider. A thorough and holistic assessment is always essential.
Hello! I have just moved to a new two storey duplex with an open staircase to upper level
The house is period 7 with north facing entry (348 N1)
And the staircase is located directly right of the front door with wooden open steps (3 closed steps face west then turn south with 12 open steps to upper floor which is in then the centre of the upstairs area which feels very odd!
The front door is located 6-8-3
and the centre foyer is 2-3-7
Also the front door and back door face each other with 1door that can be closed between
This whole combination in the front and centre sections feels like it needs some remedy and would appreciate any suggestions you may have!
Many thanks!