This course is about a core and mysterious area in Feng Shui—Nine Palace Flying Stars. It not only integrates the influence of celestial movements on Earth’s magnetic field but also embodies the ancient wisdom and profound insights into natural laws. It has a profound impact on our living environment, career development, health, and fortune.
I. Origin and Composition of Nine Palace Flying Stars
The theoretical foundation of Nine Palace Flying Stars is rooted in the Luo Shu, an ancient mystical pattern that contains the laws of the universe’s creation and change. The Nine Palace Chart incorporates the numbers from the Luo Shu into the palaces and combines them with the numbers of the Later Heaven Bagua, forming the Nine Palace Chart we use today, also known as the New Year’s Day Chart. The New Year’s Day Chart has 9 numbers, each representing a different type of star. Through long-term observation of celestial movements, the ancients found that the movement of the nine stars affects the Earth’s energy and magnetic fields, which in turn is associated with the rise and fall of human society.
II. Three Cycles and Nine Periods with the Flow of Flying Stars
The Three Cycles and Nine Periods is an ancient method of recording time, combined with the stem-branch calendar, used in Feng Shui. The ancients divided 180 years into one major cycle, which is further divided into the Upper, Middle, and Lower Cycles, each lasting 60 years, and then subdivided into three periods, each lasting 20 years. This method of time division reflects the periodic changes in cosmic energy and information as they run their course. In different cycles and periods, the auspicious and inauspicious attributes of the nine stars change. When in command, it is an auspicious star; when out of command, it is an inauspicious star. For example, when it runs to the period corresponding to one of the numbers from 1 to 9, the star represented by that number is the star in command, and its direction will be prosperous, bringing good fortune; while the other stars are out of command and may bring adverse effects.
III. Characteristics of the Nine Stars and Their Applications in Life
(1) One White Star (Tian Lang Star)
– Five Elements Attribute : Water
– Representative Colors : White, Blue, Gray
– Direction : The direction of the Kan trigram in the Later Heaven Bagua
– When in Command : Mainly brings success and fame, facilitates passing exams, and is associated with both literary and martial excellence. Together with the Six White Star and Eight White Star, it is known as one of the three major wealth stars, which are beneficial for wealth.
– When Out of Command : May cause romantic entanglements, financial loss due to alcohol and lust, or lead to ear and kidney diseases.
– Life Application : In 2025, the One White Star is located in the southeast direction. Placing a white crystal ball in this direction can help boost wealth. If the main entrance is in this direction, it is also beneficial for wealth and official fortune.
(2) Two Black Star (Ju Men Star)
– Five Elements Attribute : Earth
– Representative Colors : Yellow, Brown, Black
– Direction : The position of the Kun trigram in the Later Heaven Bagua
– When in Command : Symbolizes the illness position, mainly affecting health and diseases
– When Out of Command : Acts as an illness symbol, easily causing financial loss due to illness
– Life Application : In 2025, the Two Black Star is in the central palace. To counteract its negative effects, place gourds and six emperor coins in the central palace direction.
(3) Three Green Star (Lu Cun Star)
– Five Elements Attribute : Wood
– Representative Colors : Cyan, Green
– Direction : The Zhen palace in the Later Heaven Bagua
– When in Command : Beneficial for career advancement, may lead to positions such as judges or lawyers, and is advantageous for the eldest son in the family
– When Out of Command : Acts as an official flying star, easily attracting disputes, lawsuits, and negative influences
– Life Application : In 2025, the Three Green Star is in the northwest direction. Placing a dragon head turtle ornament can help mitigate its effects, and avoid placing worn-out clothes or withered plants to prevent triggering its energy.
(4) Four Green Star (Wen Qu Star)
– Five Elements Attribute : Wood
– Representative Colors : Emerald Green, Green
– Direction : The Xun trigram in the Later Heaven Bagua
– When in Command : Acts as the Wen Chang star, beneficial for learning and promotion exams, promoting quick thinking and academic progress
– When Out of Command : Easily causes romantic entanglements, leading to misfortunes related to alcohol and lust, or causing liver and gallbladder diseases
– Life Application : In 2025, the Four Green Star is in the due west direction. To enhance Wen Chang energy, arrange items in the due west direction of the home, but avoid the bedroom to prevent romantic entanglements.
(5) Five Yellow Star (Lian Zhen Star)
– Five Elements Attribute : Earth
– Representative Colors : Yellow, Black
– Direction : Central Palace
– When in Command : Good for official fortune, related to career advancement
– When Out of Command : Acts as the Five Yellow Sha, the most inauspicious, governing matters related to death, and in severe cases, family members may pass away or suffer serious illness
– Life Application : In 2025, the Five Yellow Star is in the northeast direction. It needs to be mitigated, and avoid placing earth-related items. If there is construction or excavation in the north, use copper coins and Jin Ling to counteract its effects.
(6) Six White Star (Wu Qu Star)
– Five Elements Attribute : Metal
– Representative Color : White
– Direction : The Qian palace in the Later Heaven Bagua
– When in Command : Acts as a wealth star, with good luck in side income, beneficial for investments
– When Out of Command : Acts as a money-losing star, easily causing financial loss due to gambling or stock market investments, or leading to accidents and lung diseases
– Life Application : In 2025, the Six White Star is in the due south direction, where it can enhance side income.
(7) Seven Red Star (Po Jun Star)
– Five Elements Attribute : Metal
– Representative Colors : White, Silver
– Direction : The Dui palace in the Later Heaven Bagua
– When in Command : Beneficial for eloquence, may lead to family members becoming singers or celebrities
– When Out of Command : Easily causes disputes, accidents, and diseases requiring surgery
– Life Application : In 2025, the Seven Red Star is in the due north direction. Avoid placing sharp swords or other sharp decorative items to prevent triggering its negative energy.
(8) Eight White Star (Zuo Fu Star)
– Five Elements Attribute : Earth
– Representative Colors : White, Yellow, Beige
– Direction : The Gen palace in the Later Heaven Bagua
– When in Command : Acts as the Tai Bai wealth star, a top-tier wealth star, beneficial for career success and wealth accumulation
– When Out of Command : Easily causes hand and waist diseases, or dissatisfaction in work
– Life Application : In 2025, the Eight White Star is in the southwest direction, where the wealth position is located, and it can enhance wealth.
(9) Nine Purple Star (You Bi Star)
– Five Elements Attribute : Fire
– Representative Colors : Red, Purple
– Direction : The Li palace in the Later Heaven Bagua
– When in Command : Symbolizes love and celebration, bringing romantic opportunities, beneficial for personnel in the workplace, and enhancing prosperity and wealth
– When Out of Command : Easily causes romantic entanglements, financial loss, or diseases related to the heart and blood vessels
– Life Application : In 2025, the Nine Purple Star is in the due east direction, and its influence should be noted.
IV. Calculation and Application of the Flying Stars Chart
(1) Method for Calculating the Central Palace Number
– 1990 – 1999 : Subtract the sum of the last two digits of the year from 10. For example, in 1998, 9 + 8 = 17, 1 + 7 = 8, 10 – 8 = 2, so the central palace number for 1998 is 2.
– After 2000 : Subtract the sum of the last two digits of the year from 9. For example, in 2019, 1 + 9 = 10, 1 + 0 = 1, 9 – 1 = 8, so the central palace number for 2019 is 8.
(2) Order of Flying Stars
The order of flying stars is: Central Palace → Front Palace → Opposite Palace → Next Palace → Li Palace → Kan Palace → Kun Palace → Main Palace → Xun Palace. Arrange the star chart according to the central palace number in this order. For example, if the central palace number is 5, then the front palace number is 6, the opposite palace number is 7, and so on.
V. Feng Shui Tips: Use of Wealth-Attracting Plants
(1) Money Tree
– Symbolism : Attracts wealth and prosperity, as the leaves grow in clusters, and the number 8 is a homophone for “fa” (prosper).
– Placement : Southeast direction, to supplement the wood element and enhance wealth; avoid southwest and northeast directions to prevent affecting the health of the female head of the household or children.
(2) Lucky Bamboo
– Symbolism : Auspicious and prosperous, symbolizing career advancement and business success.
– Characteristics : An evergreen small tree with upward-growing bamboo segments, creating a positive and uplifting image.
(3) Pilea Peperomioides (Money Plant)
– Scientific Name : Also known as the Chinese money plant or pancake plant.
– Characteristics : Leaves grow in clusters, hugging each other, leaving circular marks when fallen, with both male and female flowers growing on a spherical receptacle.
– Placement : Avoid the north, southwest, and northeast directions.
(4) Bromeliad (Guzmania)
– Symbolism : Auspicious name, with red flower spikes and green leaves, forming a wood-fire combination, symbolizing prosperity and beauty.
– Characteristics : Suitable for decorating homes and offices, but should not be placed with dirty items to avoid affecting luck.
VI. Summary and Review
Today, we have delved into various aspects of the Nine Palace Flying Stars:
1. Three Cycles and Nine Periods : A method of time division, associated with the periodic changes in cosmic energy.
2. Characteristics and Strengths of the Nine Stars : The auspicious and inauspicious attributes of each star in different cycles and their impacts.
3. Calculation and Application of the Flying Stars Chart : Mastering the method for calculating the central palace number and the order of flying stars to arrange the star chart.
4. Use of Wealth-Attracting Plants : Introduced the symbolism, characteristics, and placement considerations for plants such as the money tree, lucky bamboo, money plant, and bromeliad.
By applying this knowledge, we can flexibly use the wisdom of the Nine Palace Flying Stars in our daily lives, arrange our living environments reasonably, mitigate adverse effects, enhance auspicious fortunes, and make life more smooth and beautiful.
