Rabbit Month Feng Shui

March 5 - April 3 is ruled by the 4 Wood Star, which enters Earth and combines with the 3 Wood Star. This is a lot of Wood (growth) and it is controlling the resources of the Center Earth sector. At the same time, the Earth is holding onto the Wood, so you could say that growth and the aggression of the 3 Wood Star are contained. This can make your home feel a little claustrophobic but take advantage of the Spring weather to get out into nature as often as you can. This will not only clear your head, but will induce those happy hormones that you derive from spending time in nature.

The most supportive sector and the place where you want to do activities that pertain to your wealth and career this month is the North.

The Northeast sector is Earth hosting big and small Metal “fighting swords.” Unless you’re an attorney, going into a courtroom battle, or otherwise fighting for something important, this sector is not auspicious. Make sure this sector is secure as there could be issues with loss or accidents.

The East sector the 2 Earth is hosted by Wood and 1 Water. This is a clash situation and is also the energy of Mother controlling Son. So, the idea is that of an adult female rising above the younger male. If you are a mature female who can use the support of this energy in your work/career, then this is a good place to spend doing activities that relate to that. Just know that you may encounter or create tensions in your ascension over a male-dominated situation.

The Southeast sector (Wood), along with 2 Earth Star hosts 3 Wood. This is the energy of the Son fighting to break free of his Mother. The 3 Star is untimely, so it’s also known as the “argument” star. Since it’s being supported by a Wood sector, its energy is enhanced. So, if you are trying to find your independence, just know that once it’s done there’s no going back. Be mindful of how you use this aggressive sector since conversations could escalate into full-blown arguments.

The South sector (Fire) hosts the Annual 7 (Metal) and monthly 8 (Earth) stars. The 8 White is the “past wealth” star so it no longer has the same support for finances. It is also “smothering” the resources of Fire so resources are hard to access. Don’t waste time talking to or explaining to the wrong people. You’ll be slowing the process of freeing up resources.

The Southwest sector (Earth) hosts the Annual 9 (Fire) and Monthly 1 (Water). This combination is the equivalence of water feeding a fertile farmland. Wherever water, earth, and sun come together there will be a bountiful harvest. This is an especially good sector for those who are in the entertainment field and ecommerce to use to bring their art to the next level.

The West sector (Metal) hosts the annual 5 (Wu Wang) Earth and the monthly 6 White (authority) Metal. This enhances the energy of the 6 Metal and the combination with Earth further enhances it. However, not in a good way, since it creates a volatile energy. If you’re a leader in a crisis situation, this could be helpful, but otherwise, it’s better to avoid using this sector for activities that could create a volatile situation.

The Northwest sector (Metal) hosts the Annual 4 Wood, which reduces growth. The monthly 5 Misfortune star creates volatile energy that can spread uncontrollably. It’s best to avoid this sector altogether. We could see a lot of propaganda and tabloid-style sensationalism coming from the Northeast this month.

There are physical adjustments that can be made to help mitigate this energy. If you’re interested in having your home or workplace audited so you can receive the greatest support from your environment, please feel free to email me at HelenKstyles@gmail.com for more information.

Year of the Yang Wood Dragon, Jia Chen 甲辰

The year of the Yang Wood Dragon (Jia Chen 甲辰) begins on February 4, 2024. This is also known as the Li Chun or the beginning of Spring/Spring Festival. The Dragon is a mythical creature that is said to bring luck and happiness in Chinese culture. It’s the only mythical animal in the Chinese zodiac. All other zodiac animals come from nature and have their natural characteristics. In Chinese culture, the Dragon is a symbol of strength, health, luck, and authority/power. It is said to be the most powerful and egotistical of all the Zodiac Animals. In China, more babies are born in a Dragon year than any other because the Chinese tend to plan their children according to luck cycles, giving them the most advantageous luck.

This Yang Wood Dragon year has a very interesting BaZi chart. It is a completely Yang chart, so there’s a LOT of exuberant energy! Even though there’s a productive cycle in the stems, there’s evidence of conflict in the hidden branches. We can see hints of powerful leadership and overall high energy. This could indicate global conflicts and struggles. There is a lack of Water, the wealth element, which is only found in the hidden elements. This could indicate a global recession. All other elements are productive and rooted in the hidden elements, so this is a chart of bold energy. Hold onto your hats…it’s likely to be a heck of a ride!

The Wood Year is in a clash with the Metal Hour; the Tiger Month is in a clash with the Monkey Hour; and the Dog Day is in a clash with the Dragon Year. Some say that this is the worst annual chart in years due to all the clashes, which create chaos. But if you see a clash as an opportunity for growth and transformation, it could easily be viewed as the best chart ever! Yes, there are bound to be problems, but wherever there are challenges and obstacles, there’s growth if you work toward becoming part of the solutions rather than succumbing to the chaos. Obstacles often give you new perspectives and teach you new lessons. Very often, as they say, when a door closes, a window opens. It’s in times of difficulties and challenges that we are transformed and experience the greatest growth!

In this chart, the Heavenly Stems are in a productive cycle (wood - fire - earth - metal). This can help stabilize some of the chaos with “productive” processes. Another positive thing about this chart is that all the elements are present, even if a little lopsided in their degree of presence. This can be seen as positive. Even with a conflicting and complex chart, the Dragom is spirited, confident, enthusiastic, and intelligent. Surely, that energy will find a way to get through any obstacles in 2024. This is going to be a year of changes. We cannot stay in our comfort zones forever, and this is a year to stretch and reach beyond our comfort zones. With only a small amount of the wealth element, it’s a good idea to avoid frivolous overspending and make sure you have ample reserves. Of course, this will depend on how your personal chart interfaces with the year, but generally speaking, I recommend caution regarding high-risk endeavors. This may not be the best year to take unnecessary risks. Focus on your physical and financial health and stability, and be a problem solver not only for your own issues but those of your family, neighbors, friends, and community. This is also a good year to get a plan in place for the future and to find collaborators/mentors to help execute it.

The major Stars this year are:

Traveling Horse in year and hour indicates travel, changing position, and moving. Overall, changes or transitions. Also in the year pillar is the Tai Ji, which is a powerful nobleman. As you know, a nobleman indicates helpful people, so look around and reach out for the right people to help you…and BE a nobleman yourself. Collaboration is the key to success this year.

As always, there are also negative stars in each pillar, but if you focus on being the best version of yourself you can overcome any negative energy. The overall theme this year is to do whatever you need to do to improve yourself and others. Be the person with solutions rather than talking about all the problems in the world. Take care of yourself and those around you.

If you have DOG in your chart, this will be a CLASH year for you. But never fear, stay focused and be a problem solver and this could be a year that could change your life in a good way.

If you have DRAGON in your chart, this will be a year of SELF-PENALTY for you. Be mindful of how you think and speak of/to yourself. You may tend to self-sabotage so be mindful to avoid self-sabotaging behaviors.

If you have RAT in your chart, you will form a Water combination with Monkey and Dragon that will support wealth this year.

If you have HORSE in your chart, you will form a Fire combination with Dog and Tiger that will support overall luck this year. In the Tiger month (Feb) this will be doubled.

FENG SHUI

The Annual Afflictions are taking up a lot of real estate this year so be mindful about the areas of your home or business that you activate. The Grand Duke/Tai Sui is situated in the SE and just opposite is the Year Breaker/Sui Po in the NW. The Wu Wang/Malicious Star is in the W, and the 3 Killings/San Sha is centered on the S but it spans 75 degrees, which includes 15 degrees on either side in the SE and SW. This year there’s an optional Earth adjustment for the San Sha. This could be an earthen object or a small dish of sand, soil, crystals, or shells. Avoid any activation of these afflicted areas. No construction or digging in the soil. Keep these sectors quiet and tidy.

The best sectors for activity are the E, NE, and N. The Center is the core energy of the year, and this year the quarrelsome 3 Jade Wood Star has taken up residency. The Fire of the Prevailing Star will keep it at bay and reduce the chaotic energy of the Earth-Wood clash. You can expect a lot of energy from the 9 Purple Prevailing Time Star as part of the core energy this year. Just like the BaZi reading, you can expect a lot of bright, powerful energy swirling around you. Take measures to keep your home or workplace as serene as possible. Spend the bulk of your time in the more supportive sectors. Use the Grand Duke as support by sitting with your back to the SE when you are doing activities related to business or even having conversations. Even though the SE is afflicted, the Prevailing and Annual Flying Stars are in a configuration to support wealth luck.

In Feng Shui, we know that every building will have its challenges, and as the cyclical energy moves there will almost always be something that requires a solution. A traditionally trained practitioner can spot those areas and provide solutions. Areas of inauspicious or difficult energy can be mitigated through elemental adjustments. Areas where the energy supports life goals can be enhanced to provide maximum support. If you want to schedule a personalized Feng Shui and/or BaZi chart analysis for the year, you can either email me at HelenKstyles@gmail.com, or submit a contact form HERE. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me. I’m always here to help in any way that I can. Wishing you a healthy, happy, love-filled year!

Xuan Kong Flying Stars 2024 - Prevailing Time Star + Annual Star

April 2023: Month of The Yang Fire Dragon

April 5 - May 5 is the month of the Yang Fire Dragon (Bing Chen, 丙 辰) and is the 3rd month of the Yin Water Rabbit Year and the end of Spring. The Dragon and Rabbit form a Wood Harm. Harms are “internal” clashes so the overarching theme of this month is that of feelings of dissatisfaction or unfulfillment. To overcome this, reach out to others. Whether you or others are plagued with these feelings, it helps to make human contact and to support one another.

If you have ROOSTER in your chart, you’re in a clash with the Rabbit this year, but this month is smoother for you. You may incur higher expenses or anxiety, but if you keep an eye on things, you can overcome minor speed bumps. Focus on inner development.

If you have DOG in your chart, this is a month breaker. Exercise patience and keep your expectations low.

If you have TIGER in your chart, this is one of the best months of the year due to the Wood Trine of Tiger+Rabbit+Dragon which helps you progress in life. You also have the Golden Carriage this month with equates to higher social status.

The RAT and MONKEY will also rise this month. The superstars for this month are RAT, TIGER, and MONKEY. Wherever they are your chart will affect that specific area of your life and will come to prominence (year=network, month=career, day=personal life, hour=output, luck cycle=overall external boost).

There are no NOBLEMEN in Dragon month.

These are the auspicious days this month that are good for long-term planning, starting a new job or business, and engagement or marriage: April 12, 14, 24, 26

Inauspicious days are: April 9, 10, 22 and May 3, 4. Stick to activities of less importance over the long haul.

The areas of your home or office that are most vibrant this month (based on the annual and monthly stars only, excluding the interaction of your building’s natal chart) are the West and South. The West supports business success & growth, and the South supports good fortune & health.

If you don’t have your BaZi/Four Pillars of Destiny chart, you can print one out at no cost at joeyyap.com/Bazi. To have your chart analyzed, contact me HERE.

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2023 Annual Afflictions

There are four Annual Afflictions that move to different locations every year. In 2023, Year of the Yin Water Rabbit (Xin Mao 辛 卯), three of the four are located in the East and West sectors! Houses that sit or face in either of these directions should not undergo construction or earth work in 2023.

The Tai Sui, or Grand Duke Jupiter, which is determined by the Annual Zodiac Animal (Rabbit), sits in the East. The Sui Po, or Year Breaker/Clash, which is determined by the Zodiac Animal that opposes the Annual Zodiac…in this case the Rooster…is in the West. The San Sha, or Three Killings is also determined by the Annual Zodiac Animal. For the years of the Pig, Rabbit, and Goat/Sheep, the San Sha is centered on the West, but spans from Southwest 3 to Northwest 1 (see the image below)

The fourth annual affliction is determined by the Xuan Kong Flying Stars locations, which places the Wu Wang (5 Yellow Destruction Star) in the Northwest sector. This will overlap into fifteen degrees of the San Sha in 2023.

Because of this overlap of the Afflictions, we will want to be particularly aware of the activation and uses of these areas. For instance, while you can receive the support of the Grand Duke by sitting with your back to the East, you will want to avoid facing that direction, as it is offensive to the Grand Duke. You will also want to avoid spending a great deal of time in these areas, keep them very tidy and quiet, and avoid high-traffic activities or vibrations that can activate these sectors.

For a more personalized chart and further information about how to work with the Afflictions in accordance with your personal and building’s energy patterns, contact me HERE.

Oct 2021 Yang Earth Dog (Wu Xu 戊戌)

The month of the Yang Earth Dog (Oct 8 - Nov 6) brings an abundance of damp Earth energy as we transit between the Fall and Winter months of this Ox year. Dog is the 9th month of the year and is associated with the 15 degrees of Northwest 1,. As we approach the last quarter of the year, we can begin to feel the transitioning energy from the Yin Metal Ox to the Yang Water Tiger (Ren Yin 壬寅 of 2022.

The Dog has a friendly, loyal nature, and Dog month is connected with Spirit. It’s time to go inward. For the Dog, communicating is not a strong point. Since we are going to be experiencing Mercury Retrograde simultaneously through the middle of October, there may be issues with communications. Be mindful of this, especially when it comes to social media. We live in a world that cranks out information at an alarming rate and there are often errors as a result. Try to be patient, embrace the overall friendly nature of the Dog energy, and give the benefit of the doubt with regard to miscommunication.

Dog is a clash month if you have Dragon in your chart, or were born in the years ending with 8 (1968, 1978, etc).. This simply means that you may have a tendency to view life’s challenges as obstacles to progress. However, we learn and transform more from life’s challenges, so take these life lessons as opportunities for growth.

If you have a Goat/Sheep in your chart, this month will be an Earth Penalty for you. This means that you may tend to worry about things too much. Keep in mind that all of life’s travails have solutions or are at the very least generally short lived. Go within and take care of your physical and mental health.

There is no Nobleman for Dog month. But if you have a Nobleman in your natal chart or in one of your current luck pillars (annual or 10-yr), you’ll still be finding those helpful people when you need them.

Feng Shui energy: The overall Flying Star energy for October is unhealthy for lung disease. With the current surge in Covid transmission, we are not likely to get any significant relief in October. Additionally, this is a month of “double energy”…as the monthly stars land in the same configuration as the annual stars. That means that wherever there is unfavorable annual energy, it is twice as strong. But the same can be said for the areas where the favorable stars show up.

Let’s jump to the two locations where the monthly metal adjustments will be: The Illness and Misfortune stars are double trouble in the Southeast and North. So if you have been keeping up with those monthly adjustments, move your coins (6 in each direction) to those locations.

This month, you will notice the double 7s in the Northwest. This star is known as the Violence/Loss Star and it’s already being supported by the element of that Palace so I’d consider this a “danger” zone. If your entry is in the Northwest, be mindful of security. If you haven’t already added water here this year, adding a water element will help mitigate those Fighting Swords.

The 3 Aggressive Star is already in a tense relationship with the Earth element of the Southwest sector. There’s a lot agitating energy here so avoiding any kind of interpersonal interactions that could escalate into arguments or other aggressive behavior.

Zones that are beneficial to spend time are the West (Wealth Star x2), Northeast (Growth/Celebratory Star x2), and the South (Reputation Star x2).

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Office Feng Shui

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The Luo Pan

The Luo Pan is an instrument used by Feng Shui and BaZi practitioners as a location finder, but it also has other embedded information. What appears to be a very fancy magnetic compass, the information on a Luo Pan can have up to 40 concentric rings/layers of information. Most are in Chinese, but some are available in English.

The precursor to the Luo Pan was an instrument that plotted the 28 Xiu…or 28 Lunar Mansions. This was an astronomical instrument that plotted the constellations and lunar cycles.

Most of today’s practitioners use of the Luo Pan doesn’t include the purpose of the original outer ring of the Twenty-eight Xiu. The most-used aspect of the Luo Pan is in the location-finder function of this compass, which is broken into four cardinal directions (North, South, East, West), and four ordinal directions (Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest).

Each of these eight directions of 45 degrees is broken into three segments of 15 degrees (e.g., North 1, North 2, and North 3). So, altogether there are 24 segments of 15 degrees, each of which has a wealth of information about its natural characteristics, all embedded into the Luo Pan’s concentric circles. The San He Luo Pan generally has less information since the calculations are less complex than the San Yuan Luo Pan. The Zong He Luo Pan is a combination of the San He and San Yuan. There are custom Luo Pans on which a master may include bagua and bazhai computations, as well as other specifics.

The wooden bed with metal plate is known as the Earth Plate, upon which the metal dial or Heaven Dial sits. Learning to read this device takes some time, but since all the calculations are readily available, it’s faster than referring to individual printed charts, based on a compass direction. The only drawback is when it’s used in a dense urban setting, in which case the surroundings may have an effect on the efficacy of the reading. This can make modern-day Luo Pan readings tricky. Some people use a trekking compass, which is fairly accurate, once the declination has been set. But declinations change from place to place.

The idea of using a magnetic compass in today’s setting has its caveats. Modern plumbing, electronics, utilities, vehicles, etc., may unfavorably affect the reading unless you have a very sophisticated (and expensive) instrument…and even then it’s possible to be off by a couple of degrees. When doing a Feng Shui reading a couple of degrees can make a difference in determining and auditing a natal chart for a building or siting a building for its most advantageous placement. Generally speaking, you can get a pretty accurate reading in a rural or undeveloped area, but in a dense urban locale it’s not practical. For that reason many practitioners depend on the technology that’s available to them through Google Maps and the NOAA website, which air and water pilots use for navigational purposes. This also makes remote readings possible and accurate.

Additionally, it’s a good idea to re-check the reading each year when the reading is near an adjoining segment, since magnetic north changes and seems to be moving more rapidly in recent years. I almost always re-check compass readings when I produce annual updates for my clients. I’ve come across a few in which a couple of degrees changed the character of the building.

As mentioned before, there can be numerous concentric circles on a Luo Pan that divulge a tremendous amount of information about any given site or building. Every 15-degree segment is associated with a wealth of information that helps the practitioner in his/her analysis.

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Interior Bright Hall

The interior Bright Hall is where the energy from the exterior Bright Hall (Ming Tong) enters through the Mouth of Ch’i (front door) and collects to circulate throughout your home or business.

Just as you want the energy that enters your home to be full of potential, once inside the door you want the collection point to support a life force that will circulate throughout your home or business. Here are some ways to improve the Feng Shui of your interior Bright Hall:

• Remove all excess furniture, decor, and other items from this space. If you need storage solutions for things like backpacks, keys, shoes, etc., find storage solutions that will contain these items. Even better, designate a nearby closet.

• Natural light is an important source of energy. If the Bright Hall is lacking natural light and there are no windows near the area, you can install a screen door or storm door and leave the interior door open as much as possible to let light into the space.

• Keep it tidy. This should never be a dumping place. If this point of entry is not used because people come and go through a garage or other entry, it should still be kept clean and tidy.

• Don’t place large plants in the entry. Smaller plants are fine, but don’t overdo it. Moderation in everything…and less is always more.

• Use this door at least once a day so the energy doesn’t stagnate. Often, the garage is the main point of entry, which is fine, but keep the energy at the Mouth of Ch’i moving by opening the door.

• If you are using the garage or other door as the main point of entry, make sure you are creating a pleasing flow of energy there as well, using all the methods mentioned above.

• If you have an open space plan with no defined foyer, avoid blocking the flow of energy with furnishings, decor, and plants.

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June 2020 Feng Shui + BaZi

Here is your Feng Shui and BaZi for the month of the Yang Water Horse (壬 午 Ren Wu), June 5-July 5, 2020

The Horse Month (Yang Fire 丙) is the most powerful fire element of the year, coinciding with the middle of Summer in the Chinese calendar. It generally brings with it high energy and optimism. But this year, the Horse is in a destructive cycle with Yang Water 壬. So while we are feeling the optimism of Summer and moving out of lock-down, there’s a bit of a “wet blanket” putting a damper on the party. Additionally, the Horse is in direct conflict/clash with the Rat this year, undermining its energy; making it weaker and unstable. So, proceed with a solid plan, caution, and the realization that this year will continue to be a bumpy ride. At the risk of being a doomsday prophet, it’s a good idea to be mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared to take on this wild ride of a Rat year. Take care of yourself in every way, to help you weather the storm.

Flying Star Feng Shui 玄空風水

The 4 Star enters the Center Palace this month, creating some unstable energy as the Annual 7 (metal) is in a destructive cycle with the 4 (wood), which will create tension and instability. So, the overall energy of the month doesn’t receive much help from the Flying Stars.

North Palace: The 9 (fire) enters the North, where the Annual 3 (wood), which is supported by the water of the Palace, will feed the fire and weaken the quarrelsome/courageous 3. This area will support reputation/fame this month so it’s a good area to spend time.

Northeast Palace: The 7 (metal) star of aggression and scandal meets the Annual 1 (water), which is weakened by the earth of the Palace. Use yin water or wood to reduce the 7.

East Palace: The 2 (earth) illness star meets the Annual 5 (earth). Both of these earth stars are inauspicious, with potential for loss and sickness, especially when paired. The Annual star is being drained by the wood Palace, but it’s a good idea to use metal here to help mitigate the overall energy. This is not a good area for a front door, bedroom, or work/study space. As was suggested in the annual analysis, avoid this area and keep it quiet and tidy…and absolutely no construction.

Southeast Palace: The aggressive 3 (wood) visits the 6 (metal) career star. Since metal chops wood, there is potential for unstable energy. If you need to boost your courage, use water, which will erode the metal and support the wood. But be mindful about your interactions with others because the 3 can encourage quarrels. You can also leave this area as is, and be mindful to avoid arguments. A third option would be to neutralize all the energy here with fire, making it a safe place.

South Palace: The 8 (earth) wealth star visits the 2 (unhealthy earth) illness star, with the potential to be supportive of real estate and wealth, but there’s also potential for falling ill. Considering the underlying energy this year, the most prudent action would be to use metal here to mitigate all the earth.

Southwest Palace: The 1 (water) fame star visits the 4 (wood) Annual creativity star, creating a supportive area for creativity and relationships. It’s also supportive of academics, so it’s a good place for a bedroom, office, front door, or study area.

West Palace: The 6 (metal) career star visits the fiery and expansive 9 star. There’s potential for conflict with the father/husband, or male authority figure. Use earth here to mitigate the clash between the metal and fire.

Northwest Palace: The 5 (earth) misfortune star visits the benevolent 8 (earth). Use metal here to mitigate losses.

BaZi 八字

The Yang Water of this month is wild and powerful. The Yang Fire of the Horse is at the peak of the fire season, which is generally a very dynamic time of year. When in balance it’s a month of hope, celebration, and freedom. However, in this case, there’s a clash of elements as well as a clash with the Rat Tai Sui, which creates tension and uncertainty. Proceed with caution, intention, and with mindfulness.

June is your nobleman month if:
You were born in a year ending in 1 (1961, 1981, 2001, 2011, etc.)
You were born in a Yin Metal year
Your day master is Yin Metal

Nobleman helps mitigate any misfortune or bad luck that may come your way, to lessen its effects. If you weren’t born with this guardian in your chart, you’ll be under the care of Nobleman this month if you meet any of the criteria above.

June is your clash month if:

You were born in the year of the Rat
You were born in the month of the Rat (Dec 7/8 - Jan 5/6)
You were born on the day of the Rat
You were born in the hour of the Rat (2300 - 0100 local time)

This is a double clash month for you in the case of any of these criteria. When in a clash, be especially careful about your communications and actions. Slow down and proceed with caution. Be mindful of how your personal and business relationships. With a double clash you need to be especially aware and careful of your actions this month. It’s not a month for needless risk taking.

June is your self penalty month if:

You were born on the day of the Horse. Self penalty presents as self-sabotage in any number of ways. Take care of yourself and be aware of the energy that surrounds you. Make sure you’ve taken care of all the Feng Shui adjustments in your home and office to support you to the greatest extent.

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Feng Shui and the Chinese Arts

Literally translated, Feng Shui means “Wind and Water.” Most people think Feng Shui is all about the interior décor of your home. But it is a method or science of harnessing the environmental energies to enhance human lives. Feng Shui is a relatively new term that describes what the ancient Chinese philosophers called “Ham Yu,” understanding how nature/mother nature flows and how to harmonize with it so it can help humans.

There are many factors and sources of energy that affect human lives based on placement and the passage of time. Feng Shui practitioners gather ALL the environmental and human energy, analyze it to detect imbalances or idiosyncrasies, and use five natural elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) and positioning to harmonize the interior environment of a building. There are also exterior environmental aspects that affect a building and the people who live or work there. These are addressed and adjusted in several ways, from building maintenance to altering the landscape. Since Feng Shui is intended to enhance human lives, their real-life challenges (health, relationships, career, etc.) are addressed, as well as their aspirations.

There are multiple layers involved in Imperial Chinese Feng Shui, based on the historical systems that accrued over time, beginning with the most intuitive (land formation/topographical), to the very complex (Xuan Kong). BaZi, a complex divination system based on planetary and galactic movement, is also used by most advanced Feng Shui practitioners and masters. Their origins are the I Ching, the same source as Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Understanding the flow of energy is the underlying principle for all Chinese arts. There are basically two systems of Feng Shui: San He (3 harmony), which is based in external environment and alignment and is used for long term projections, such as land development; San Yuan (3 cycle), which is cyclical and used for short term needs; Zhong hup (a combination of San He & San Yuan), which is used with individual clients who want to address both long and short term goals/needs.

While cultural and religious practices have found their way into modern Feng Shui, all methods are based on the same basic earth-science systems that evolved over thousands of years. I take the more science-based approach, but I understand the psychology of using cultural imagery such as pendants and statues to impart confidence. Not unlike wearing your lucky socks to take exams or hanging an image of an angel on your car’s rear view mirror, these items focus your intentions on a positive outcome. It is your response to the energy of the world around you that determines the ultimate outcome and human beings have long used imagery to focus them on specific energy. What you think, do, and verbalize are powerful energies that are mirrored back to you in some way.

Feng Shui is used in a predictive and prescriptive way by spotting potential energy patterns and responding to them…whether by enhancing supportive or mitigating unfavorable patterns. As ancient cultures observed specific patterns in nature over time, they recorded them and eventually an entire system evolved that used a kind of “shorthand” to explain these energy patterns. Xuan Kong is applied to determine the energy of a specific time or era on a global scale. The interactions of the “Flying Stars” accurately tell a complex story, along with Ba Zhai, and BaZi. All of this knowledge can assist us to plan proactively and responsively for our greater good.

If you want to know more about how to enhance your personal space to support you and your family or employees, contact me through this website or email me at: HelenKstyles@gmail.com

Li Chun/Spring Stand

Li Chun or Spring Stand is the first festival of the Chinese New Year. This is the beginning of the Solar New Year and marks the beginning of Spring. It is the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox and is normally celebrated on February 4, but it occasionally falls on February 3. This year, it’s February 4.

This date is critical for all calculations in Feng Shui, BaZi, and Qi Men. For instance if a DOB or year a building was completed is between January 1 and February 4, 1980, the calculations for Bazi, Qi Men, or Feng Shui charts will be based on the year 1979. The timing is so sensitive that if someone is born on February 3 or 4, the practitioner has to consult a 10,000-year calendar to do an accurate reading.

In Feng Shui, this is the date that all adjustments for the year should be in place to re-balance the energy that is affected by the naturally occurring annual changes. Because, in traditional Imperial Feng Shui, as in the natural world, time affects everything. So, while the Lunar New Year is celebrated all over the world, the Spring Stand plays a significant role in Feng Shui and other Chinese Metaphysical Arts.

In some parts of the world, such as Singapore, it is believed that Li Chun is an auspicious date for depositing money to the bank. There are even auspicious and inauspicious times of the day assigned to each zodiac animal. It is not uncommon to see people lined up outside the banks to make their Li Chun deposits. In the spirit of this tradition, Li Chun would be a good time to make an investment in yourself and your future. So, if you’ve slipped away from your New Year’s intentions, today’s energy is perfect to begin anew!

Happy Li Chun! Wishing you a year of prosperity, good health, and happiness!

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9 Purple Growth Star

The 9 Purple (fire) star enters the West (metal) this year. The 9 is also known as the Growth Star because of it’s expansive nature. It is a very large character in the pantheon of Stars, and it encourages growth and happiness.

The 9 Purple Star has an expansive character. It supports achievement, growth, overall happiness, and success. It’s one of the four favorable/auspicious Stars and like the Fire element it represents, it can set things ablaze! The areas that would benefit from this Star are the main entry, the office or workroom, or any place where you want additional support and growth.

This Fire Star enters the Tui metal sector this year which is oppositional, according to the I Ching. But from the disorder of opposition can come order. This is observed in natural creation: male & female, sky and earth, etc. The path between yin and yang is where we try to reconcile both poles. Small steps and compromise will yield better results than advancing like a tank.

Take precautions if the Purple Star is in the kitchen, since the Fire Element in kitchens (cook-stove) can be a source of unintentional fires. Also, if a person suffers from emotional/mental disorders or has a tendency for violence, this Fire star is too much Yang energy in a bedroom. The 9 Purple Star also energizes the other stars in the natal chart, making the good ones better but the unfavorable ones even worse. It’s important to be judicious with the 9 Purple, so employing the service of a Feng Shui professional would be advisable.

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8 White Wealth Star

8 White Wealth Star in the Northwest

The Wealth Star (earth) enters the Northwest (metal) this year. In this location the Wealth Star is somewhat diminished, but this benevolent star has the support of the Prevailing 8 White Star of the current Era, so there’s lots of positive support and potential. This star has a very high frequency and can support you in every aspect of your life aspirations.

The 8 White Star is the third of three White auspicious stars, but this Star is the most auspicious and benevolent of them all. While the Wealth Star supports finances and investments, it’s also known as the Prosperity Star which has the potential for all-around prosperity in every aspect of your life. Of course, if you don’t DO the things you need to do, it’s not a magic box that will suddenly make wealth appear. Your aspirations and actions have to be equal for that to happen. There are no free rides. But this sector is a good place for you to conduct sales meetings, close a deal, and make plans for how you’ll increase your wealth this year.

If you want to activate this Star, the common activator would be a Fire element, but only if the natal chart of this sector is amenable to the addition of Fire. You would need the advice of a trained professional to determine that, so I don’t advise using this activator because it’s possible to upset the balance of energy here. Since the Wealth Star is so benevolent, there’s really no need to activate it. As a wise Feng Shui Master once said, “If the energy is already auspicious, don’t be greedy.”

The Northwest would be considered your “Wealth Corner” for the Year of the Metal Rat. You may want to display items here that are associated with prosperity. It’s also a great location for your vision board, since the energy here supports prosperity in all aspects of your life. If the main entry (aka the Mouth of Chi) to your home or business is in this sector, it will enrich the chi entering the building with wealth energy. If your office, studio, or workshop is in this sector, it will support your ability to generate wealth through your products or services.

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7 Red Violence Star

The Center Palace is an indicator of the overall potential for a building and the year. In 2020 the 7 Red (metal) enters this earth sector, which amplifies the energy of the Red Star, also known as the Violence Star because of its aggressive energy pattern.

You definitely don’t want this inauspicious energy to be activated this year, and the ultimate goal would be to mitigate this energy since the Center Palace directly and indirectly influences the overall character of the house or building. The 7 Red star vibrates at a lower frequency that has the potential to support robbery, disputes, fire, injury, isolation, and even imprisonment. The center sector is associated with an earth element, which will amplify the 7 Red Star, in accordance with the principles of the Five Phases/Five Elements.

The normal approach to mitigating this star would be to add water. However, the use of water in the center is not advisable. The other option would be a more aggressive approach of adding fire. Since this Palace represents an unfavorable Earth and there are two other “sick” earth Stars that could reside here (natal chart) the addition of Fire could potentially produce even more unfavorable energy than the single Red Star. So, either way, this is risky without the guidance of a Feng Shui professional.

The safest approach is to avoid spending time here. The 7 Red energy will go unchecked but if this is an area of low activity, it will not be as impactful. Instead, be mindful of your interactions with others. Don’t get into litigious situations and take the appropriate precautions for your safety, security, and the management of your finances and investments. In Feng Shui we work with three energy patterns, one of which is People Energy. Personal accountability is always going to be the ultimate approach to solving problems and mitigating potential problems. Your environment is part of your support system, but ultimately our actions will write our story.

If this is an area of high activity such as a staircase or kitchen, be very mindful and careful (especially if your oven or cook-top is here) to avoid accidents. Keep this area as peaceful and quiet as possible. Similar to sound waves, when agitated, this Star can send out a ripple of unfavorable energy across your home and life. So this year be cautious, mindful, calm, and keep your vibration high to counterbalance the energy of the Violence Star.

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6 White Career Star

The 6 white Career Star (metal) enters the Southeast (wood) in 2020. One of the three questions I’m asked as a Feng Shui specialist is, “What can I do to support my career?” The energy of this Star can help.

Whether you are trying to climb the corporate ladder or you run your own business, the vibration of this energy pattern can support you. Do you want to impress those for whom you work? To be an important person or become indispensable in your role? Do you want to start your own business or take your business to the next level? Or maybe you want to create a rock solid brand that people can rely upon.

Activating the Career Star can enhance your career-related aspirations and prospects in 2020. But what does it take for you to be successful in your career? You have to think like and be a leader. You have to be able to strategize, direct, and lead. Those who acquire the leadership skills to lead a team, to get things done, to be more efficient, will provide value in a positive way. Use the energy of this Star to support your growth in these areas to make you an asset to others and yourself.

You have to make other people feel confident in your skills and to feel confident in your ability to help them. It is truly great leaders who achieve real success. Those who use others and cheat their way through the system to gain riches while they hurt others will only have money. They will never have true success. They will never be admired for their leadership because true leaders in industry are servant leaders. Unless you use the gifts you have as a leader to lift others up along the way, your value will only be counted in dollars and cents, which is not the real metric of success. We look up to those who give back to community and the world at large. But those who leave carnage in their wake while they grow rich will not achieve the kind of success that’s admired.

Activating the Career Star can support you, but you can’t just sit around in this area and wait for things to happen. You have to be willing to do your part; to take on more responsibility. The energy of the 6 White will help you step up to the level you need to be so you can achieve your career goals. It will facilitate, but without your actions, it cannot bring you success. It’s not a genie. You may have trepidation about success and a leadership role but the Career Star can support you so you feel more confident.

If you are comfortable with the idea of taking on more responsibility in your career, you may activate the South with an earth element, such as a large crystal or collection of crystals, a large piece of pottery, or large clay statuary. Depending on the natal chart of your building you may need a metal activator. The safest way to activate this star is to seek the consultation of a Feng Shui specialist. But if you don’t activate this sector you can at least spend more time here with this energy as you carry out your career-related activities.

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5 Yellow Disaster Star

The Wu Wang, or 5 Yellow Disaster/Calamity Star is hosted by the East sector this year. This is one of the 4 Annual Afflictions for 2020. The east sector is associated with the wood element, which will control the earth element of the 5, mitigating the fullest potential of the 5. However, this controlling relationship also creates turbulence and unrest.

The best approach to take with this energy is to avoid activation of this sector. Keep it tidy, calm, and quiet to avoid activating the 5 Yellow energy. This includes no construction or earthwork in or around this sector in 2020. If there is construction nearby, either completely avoid spending time in the East sector or hang a large metal wind chime on your house between the construction site and your house to help mitigate the triggering energy that activates the Disaster/Calamity Star. Adding an interior mitigator depends on the specifics of your space, but generally speaking, moving metal is a preferred method for deactivating the Disaster Star.

If your front door is in the East sector, it’s best that you enter your house through another door this year. Perhaps you have a garage entry or a back door that you can use. If you don’t have another door you can use, avoid slamming the door and high activity. Move in and out of this area quietly and gently. If your bedroom or work space is in this sector, move to another room this year if possible, since this is the most detrimental of all the Annual Afflictions with calamitous potential. If you can’t do this, be mindful of how you spend time here and keep it orderly and calm. In this case, it would also be best to consult a professional Feng Shui specialist to help you find the best way to manage this energy in your specific home or business.

This Star is particularly inauspicious for those with Monkey in their BaZi chart. There is potential for relationship issues, emotional issues, frustration, setbacks, and depression, depending upon where Monkey appears in your chart. If you have the Horse in your chart this can also be bothersome. The Horse is in opposition to the Grand Duke in 2020, so there is some additional negative potential. If you add an activated Wu Wang, it could be pretty unpleasant.

Everything is vibrational. Our thoughts, our bodies, and everything in the environment around us has a specific vibrational pattern or frequency. This is simple physics. And as vibrational patterns intersect with or encounter other vibrational patterns, they change. This may be a positive or negative change but there is always going to be change. The goal in Feng Shui is to mitigate negative patterns and enhance or activate positive patterns.

As with all unfavorable energy patterns, being mindful of the potential provides us with the information we need to prepare and plan for mindful practices. Even though there is potential for either favorable or unfavorable outcomes, we are ultimately responsible for how we use this energy. Where there is inauspicious energy, mindfulness plays a large role. Take care in your activities in those areas and don’t do reckless things. We have the will to overcome anything we set our minds to. Take steps to improve your health, especially if you have chronic or recurring issues. We are not indestructible and these inauspicious areas remind us that we need to be more mindful as we go through our daily lives.

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4 Green Academic/Creativity Star

In 2020 the 4 Green (wood) Star is hosted by the Southwest Palace, which is an earth element. In this setting, the wood star will flourish and this becomes the “Knowledge” and “Creativity” sector in 2020.

The 4 Wood supports academic achievement and the pursuit of knowledge. It also supports academia on a whole. So, if you are a teacher, if you activate this Star it will support you. If you’re a student this will support academic achievement. If you simply want to learn about a specific topic or are searching for people who support your learning, this area will support you.

The 4 Green is also known as the Creativity Star. It supports creative endeavors such as writing and can also support those who are trying to conceive a child.

Even if you can’t be in this specific sector for your academics, research, or other creative activities, activating it will send a ripple of energy that will influence your life and other areas of your house. To activate this Star, simply add water in its physical form, such as an aquarium, fish bowl, or some water feature.

The 4 Green Star will be particularly supportive if you have these zodiac animals in your BaZi chart:

• Pig: The Academic Star is in your chart this year, and activating this area will amplify and support you in your academics even more!

• Ox & Goat: The Nobleman Star is in your chart and activation of the Southwest area and 4 Green Star will support your search for the right teacher or doctor this year.

As stated in previous articles, the Annual Stars bring a fresh layer of energy for the year, but there are three other permanent stars in the building’s natal chart, based on time and place. Occupants also have specific energy that interacts with the energy of the building. To learn more about you and your personal space, contact me via this website or email me at: HelenKstyles@gmail.com

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3 Green Argument Star

The 3 Green Star resides in the North sector in 2020. The North is associated with water and the 3 is a wood element. According to the five phases, this is a productive relationship that enhances the 3 Green Star, which has aggressive energy. It is also the location of the Tai Sui or Grand Duke, which is the “seat” of the Rat Year.

The 3 Green star can be used differently depending on the scenario:

• If you are a shy, meek, mild person who desires the ability to stand up for yourself or the courage to pursue your dreams, activating this star with water can provide support for a more aggressive, decisive energy.

• If you have been indecisive but desire to forge ahead in a new endeavor, activating the 3 will support you with the aggressive energy you need to pursue your business or life plans.

• If you’ve struggled with a decision and need a breakthrough, activating this area with water will help

• If you’re an attorney or anyone else who debates or engages in lively discourse in either an academic setting or for a living, activating this star with water can provide support .

• To reduce conflict, apply fire to this area

• If you’re easily agitated, argumentative, or have a fiery temper, adding fire to this sector will help take the edge off that potential.

• Overall, if there’s a need to reduce the aggressive impact of the Argument star or reduce conflicts in your personal life, adding fire here will help.

There are two zodiac animals that could benefit from the assistance from the aggressive 3 Green Star this year. If you have either of these in your chart, activate the 3 Green with water to give you the courage you need:

• Dragon, which has the Three Stages Star for promotion, would benefit from activating 3 Green

• Rat, which is the Grand Duke, has the “Duke’s Arrival” star in their chart. They will have all eyes on them this year, which can be intimidating. So, Rat can use some extra courage to deal with the spotlight by activating this area.

There is one zodiac animal that does not want to activate this area so if this animal is anywhere in your chart you’ll want to take action to deactivate this Star:

• Monkey has the “Sky Warrior” star in his chart this year, with the potential for temperamental behavior. Reduce this potential for aggressiveness and disputes by reducing the 3 Green Star with fire.

As mentioned before, the Tai Sui, aka Grand Duke, will also reside in the North this year. The Tai Sui can be either very supportive or very disruptive. If you sit with your back to the North this year, you’ll receive the benevolent support of the Grand Duke. But if you face the north the Grand Duke will become offended. Also you will want to keep this area very tidy, quiet, peaceful, and avoid construction or ground breaking both inside and outside. If your house or business building sits in the North, it’s best to postpone ANY construction until after 2020.

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2 Black Illness Star

In 2020 the 2 Black (Earth) Illness Star will reside in the South. The South also opposes the “seat” of the Rat year. The 2 Star is one of two inauspicious earth stars…the other being the 5 Yellow Disaster Star, which will be addressed in a different article.

The South sector is associated with the fire element, and this productive cycle of fire over earth intensifies the unfavorable 2 Illness Star. In addition to this, two Annual Afflictions, the Sui Po/Year Breaker and the San Sha/Three Killings also reside here in 2020. This isn’t a place where one would want to spend a lot of time, and you should avoid any construction or ground breaking in or outside this sector in 2020.

If this sector includes your front door, use an alternate entry to your home or building if possible. If this is a bedroom, it would be advisable to move to another room for the year. If it’s in a bathroom or laundry room, you’re in luck since the energy will be drained. A storage or closet are other areas that are “safe” since they are not areas in your home or business that are occupied.

If you can’t avoid using this sector, the addition of metal will help mitigate some of the energy of the unfavorable earth. You can also add plants, but avoid using red decor or triangular shapes in this area. Keep the area tidy, quiet, and peaceful.

As mentioned before, the Sui Po resides here as well in 2020. Facing the Tai Sui provides the benevolent support from the Grand duke, but it is not advised to have your back to the South, facing North. Additionally, the Three Killings/San Sha is seated in the south, but also affects 15 degrees of the Southeast and Southwest. Avoid construction and ground breaking there as well.

Knowing this energy is present is like getting a heads-up on an accident on the freeway ahead of you. Awareness means you can be mindful of how you’re going to proceed. Knowing makes you take precautions and use alternatives to avoid the potential unfavorable energy. It doesn’t mean that you curl up in the fetal position and wait it out…it means that you are mindful and take the appropriate actions to counterbalance the energy that’s there. Avoid spending more time than is necessary there and if you have no other choices, then keep your immune system strong and take precautions against exposure to illness.

NOTE: Those who have the Pig, Monkey, Tiger or Horse in their chart are most susceptible to health issues this year, so use precautions and take the necessary actions to maintain or improve your good health.

As stated in previous articles, this annual Star chart is but one source of energy. There are other permanent Stars in each sector of the natal chart of a building and the combination of all of them, along with the personal energy of the occupants, tells a complete story.

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