Introduction to Flying Star

Xuan Kong Flying Star feng shui or Xuan Kong Fei Xing is one of disciplines in Feng Shui, and is an integration of the principles of Yin Yang, the interactions between the five elements, the eight trigrams, the Lo Shu numbers, and the 24 Mountains, by using time, space and objects to create an astrological chart to analyze positive auras and negative auras of a building.

The main aspect of the Flying stars school of feng shui, the aspect that sets it apart from other feng shui schools is that it takes into consideration the time factor in order to create a chart of the present energies.

The chart can be done on an annual, monthly, daily and even hourly basis and it shows the movement of both positive, as well as negative energies within any given space. The dynamic of the movement of feng shui stars is based on the pattern of numbers in the Lo Shu Square, an ancient divination tool. (Tchi, 2015)

TIME

It is important to learn about the locations of annual and monthly Flying Stars, reputed to be the most powerful systems in the study of Feng Shui. Annual stars stay in a sector for that year and shift to another sector in a predetermined pattern in the following year. Monthly stars change positions on a monthly basis, while daily stars change on a daily basis.

Time in Flying Star Feng Shui is divided into 20-Year cycles. Each cycle of 20 years is a Period or “Yun”. A grand cycle comprises 9 Periods in total which covers a span of 180 years. Periods are used to describe the cyclical pattern of . Different types of Qi have different strengths and weaknesses with the reference to a particular Period. We are currently in period 8, (2004 to 2024) the three luckiest star numbers are 8, 6 and 1 while the unlucky stars are 2, 3, 5 and 7.

THE STARS

The Lo Shu numbers, or stars, run from 1 to 9 and each flying star number possesses auspicious or inauspicious meanings. When the combination of the annual star and monthly star in a compass sector for a particular month is made up of the good stars (8, 6 and 1), the particular sector is said to be very auspicious and will bring lots of good luck to its occupant. But when the bad stars congregate in the same sector, it’s important that you vacate the room for the month. If this cannot be done, you must install Feng Shui cures to suppress them or they will bring misfortunes of the most severe kind.

There are nine different type of Flying Star diagrams. All diagrams are named by the center number, which is called Kua Number. The application here uses eight different types of 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9. All eight types of Kua Numbers are distinguished into two group. The Kua numbers of 1, 3, 4 and 9 are in the Eastern group. The Kua numbers of 2, 6, 7 an 8 are in the Western group. If you are in the Eastern Type person, then south, north, east and southeast are your lucky directions. If your Western Type person, then west, northwest, southwest and northeast are your auspicious directions. (Tsai, n.d.)

The nine feng shui stars are the nine numbers in the Lo Shu Square. Each number is connected to a specific set of energies, as expressed in a feng shui element, feng shui direction, color, the meaning as pertaining to one’s life, and even the potential influence on specific body parts. Because feng shui is a very complex and ancient body of knowledge, there are always many levels to any feng shui term or definition.

The Flying Stars School of feng shui divides the time in periods of 20 years, with 9 periods creating a complete cycle of 180 years. For example, we are now in period 8 with its predominant characteristics as defined by the earth feng shui element and the energies of the Northeast direction.

The luck and properties of the 9 Stars changes with each period. For Period 8 (2004-2024), the luck of the different Stars, together with the recommended cures or enhancers, are summarized as follows:

1. White Star – Water This Star which brings career & academic success and good reputation. It is also the star that blesses one with good victory luck and the patronage of influential people.

2. Illness Star – Earth This hostile Star brings diseases, sicknesses, accidents, lethargy and general poor health & bad luck.

3. Conflict Star – Wood This quarrelsome Star brings hostility and danger of misunderstandings which can lead to stress and even litigation. It causes obstacles to all your plans and at its most severe can be dangerous as well.

4. Romance & Literary Star – Wood This delightful Star governs romance, career, travel, creative, academic and artistic talents, wisdom and intelligence as well as self-development.

5. Misfortune Star – Earth This deadly Star brings the worst luck compared to all other stars and must be avoided or countered. It causes calamity, work obstructions, family disputes, injuries, wealth loss and even death.

6. Heaven Luck Star – Metal This divine Star brings potential windfall, wealth and good blessings, but is a bit weak in Period 8. It also generates nobleman’s luck and attracts benefactors so that work could be carried out smoothly.

7. Violent Star – Metal This vicious Star brings injuries, burglary, fire, rivalry and lawsuits. It also causes financial losses, disputes in every aspect of life, either at home or at work.

8. Prosperity Star – Earth This is the luckiest and most vibrant Star in the current Period 8. Also known as the Primary Wealth Star, it brings fortune, nobility, favorable promotion, salary increment, smooth wealth luck, good health and career success.

9. Future Prosperity & Magnifying Star – Fire This Star brings luck for future expansion or prosperity. As the Secondary Wealth Star due to the coming Period 9, it is the best Star to enhance for long term gains. It also serves to magnify the effects of other stars be it good or bad. (Online Feng Shui, n.d.)

THE MESSAGE OF EACH FLYING STAR

Each of the Flying Stars is either positive or negative. Positive stars are considered timely and negative stars are considered untimely. The determining factor of each star depends on the specific activation of the star and the period of reference. Chinese star maps show the positions of the Flying Stars, both timely and untimely.

DAILY FLYING STAR FENG SHUI

The Chi energies in this universe move and flow. Make sure your office, your home, or your room are not affected by unlucky energy in central areas.

When the lucky Stars (1, 4, 6 & 8) occupy a certain sector, residents of that sector will enjoy the auspicious energies of the said Star, be it in career, love, power or wealth accumulation. Conversely, the unlucky Stars (2, 3, 5 & 7) will bring illness, quarrels, misfortune and violence. The influence of the Stars will be more acutely felt when say, both Monthly and Annual stars in a sector are inauspicious.

Follow along daily in the Crystal Inner Circle Crystal Feng Shui Community as we discuss where the Flying Stars have moved for the day.

References Online Feng Shui. (n.d.). Flying Star Feng Shui. Retrieved from Online Feng Shui: http://www.onlinefengshuistore.com/flying-star-feng-shui/

Tchi, R. (2015, May 14). What is the Flying Stars School of Feng Shui? Retrieved from About Feng Shui: http://fengshui.about.com/od/historyoffengshui/f/Feng-Shui-Flying-Stars-School.htm

Tsai, A. (n.d.). The Theory of the Purple White Flying Stars. Retrieved from Chinese Astrology: http://chineseastrologyonline.com/PWIntro.htm