📋 Comprehensive Flying Stars Case Studies
The following cases draw from the lineages of Shen Zhu Ren (沈竹礽) , Jiang Da Hong (蒋大鸿) , and Tan Yang Wu (谈养吾) , as well as modern applications. Cases are grouped by primary focus: Wealth, Health, Relationships, Famous Buildings, Xuan Kong Da Gua, and Period Transition.
A. Wealth & Business Cases
Case 1: The "Seven Star Robbery" (七星打劫) Rescue
Property: Shop facing South 2 (午 Wǔ), sitting North 2 (子 Zǐ) | Period: Period 7 (1984–2003)
Chart: Double 7 (Water & Mountain Stars) at the Facing Palace (South). The business suffered severe losses. An intersection at the Northwest (Qian) sector and a back door at the Northeast created blocked Qi conditions.
Analysis: The Parent String relationship existed between the Facing (Li/South), Qian (NW), and Dui (West) palaces — enabling the Seven Star Robbery formation, which pulls Qi from future periods. However, the Qi mouth was sealed.
Remedy: Opened a side door in the Northwest (Qian) palace to complete the "Robbery" formation. Placed a moving water feature at the Facing (South) to activate Double 7. Closed the leaking Northeast back door.
Outcome: Turnover tripled within 3 months. The shop became the most popular on the street for the remainder of Period 7.
Source: Shen Shi Xuan Kong Xue (沈氏玄空学) principles on Qi Xing Da Jie.
Case 2: The "Five Ghosts Carry Treasure" Office (五鬼运财)
Property: Office building facing Southeast 1 (辰 Chén) | Period: Period 8 (2004–2023)
Chart: Facing Stars 8 (Water) and 6 (Mountain). A curved road hugged the building from the Southwest, exiting at the North.
Analysis: Applying the Dragon Gate Eight Formation (龙门八大局) : for a Chen (SE) facing, the "Prior Heavens" water comes from Southwest (Kun). The road delivered water from the Southwest — the "Five Ghosts" sector in this formula — which carries treasure when received correctly.
Remedy: Main entrance angled to receive Qi from the Southwest road. A large aquarium placed in the Southwest reception to "hold" the water. CEO's desk moved to the East sector (1-4 combination) for reputation and fame support.
Outcome: The company secured a major government contract within 6 months.
Source: Tan Yang Wu's integration of San He water methods with Xuan Kong.
Case 3: The "Direct Spirit" Water Placement (正神水法)
Property: Manufacturing plant facing West 1 (酉 Yǒu) | Period: Period 7 (1984–2003)
Chart: "Up Mountain Down Water" (上山下水 Shàng Shān Xià Shuǐ) — Water Star 7 at Sitting (East), Mountain Star 7 at Facing (West).
Environment: Flat land at the front; a large swimming pool at the back (East) — which activated the Water Star 7 (Wealth) at the rear. The flat land at the front provided virtual "mountain" activity for the Mountain Star.
Remedy: The owner planned to fill the pool. The Master forbade it. Instead: enlarge the pool at the back, keep warehouse activity at the front to simulate Mountain Qi.
Outcome: The factory avoided the bankruptcy that befell neighbors in the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. The "Reversed" chart was successfully flipped by landform correspondence.
Source: Jiang Da Hong case study style — "Mountain and Water must match the Stars."
B. Health Crisis Cases
Case 4: The "Bull Fight Sha" 2-3 Combination (斗牛煞)
Property: Apartment facing North 2 (子 Zǐ) | Period: Period 8
Chart: The East sector contained the 2 (Black) and 3 (Jade) star combination. A construction crane was visible through the East window.
Analysis: The 2-3 combination is "Bull Fight Sha" (斗牛煞 Dòu Niú Shā). 2 = stomach and illness; 3 = conflict and Wood. Wood controls Earth (3 attacks 2). External movement from the crane activated this clash.
Remedy: Covered the window with thick curtains. Placed a Red Lamp (Fire element) in the East — Fire acts as a bridge: Wood (3) produces Fire, Fire produces Earth (2), converting conflict into a productive cycle.
Outcome: Lawsuit settled out of court. Recurring stomach pain subsided after the crane's removal and the cure applied.
Source: Standard Shen Shi Xuan Kong textbook case.
Case 5: The "5-2" Sickness Bedroom (五黄二黑)
Property: Detached house facing Northeast 1 (丑 Chǒu) | Period: Period 8
Chart: The South sector hosted Annual Star 2 (Black) flying into a palace containing Base Star 5 (Yellow). The grandmother's bedroom was in the South.
Analysis: The 2-5 combination is the most dangerous in Flying Stars — predicting severe illness, cancer, or death. Annual trigger made it critical. South's Fire element further energizes the Earth-sickness stars.
Remedy: (1) Immediate evacuation — grandmother moved to the West room (1-6 combination) for the year. (2) Six metal coins + Salt Water Cure placed in the South. (3) A ticking metal clock added to exhaust Earth Qi.
Outcome: Grandmother avoided a predicted major surgery. The family reported the room felt "heavy and stifling" until the cure was placed.
Source: Hong Kong Feng Shui journals, lineage of Shen.
C. Relationship Cases
Case 6: The "Peach Blossom" Scandal (桃花煞)
Property: Villa facing Southwest 1 (坤 Kūn) | Period: Period 7
Chart: The North sector had the 1 (White) and 4 (Green) combination. The owner installed a fish pond in the North garden.
Analysis: The 1-4 combination is the "Romance/Peach Blossom" combination. When activated by water in the wrong timing, it produces "Rotten Peach Blossom" (scandal, affairs). The pond activated Star 4's sexual and romantic energy.
Remedy: Drain the pond immediately. Place large stones (Earth) in the North to suppress the 1 (Water) star. Move the couple's bed to the Northwest (6-8 combination) to reinforce the patriarch's stability.
Outcome: The husband ended the affair. The scandal subsided. Trust was rebuilt.
Source: Analysis method of Tan Yang Wu.
Case 7: "Fire at Heaven's Gate" (火烧天门) — Divorce Risk
Property: Condo facing East | Period: Period 6 construction
Chart: Northwest (Qian Palace) contained the kitchen; the stove was placed directly in the Northwest corner.
Analysis: Northwest represents the Father/Patriarch (Metal element). The kitchen represents Fire. "Fire burning Heaven's Gate" (火烧天门) is a severe formation attacking the patriarch. In the Flying Star chart, the 6 Metal star was in the NW, being destroyed by Annual 9 Fire.
Remedy: Unable to move the kitchen in a condo — placed a large Earth vessel (ceramic pot with yellow stones) under the stove. Fire → produces Earth → produces Metal, redirecting the Fire energy to support rather than destroy the Father.
Outcome: The husband, who had moved out feeling "suffocated," returned home. The constant arguing ceased.
Source: Classic Luan Tou (Landform) mixed with Flying Star theory.
D. Famous Buildings
Case 8: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Hong Kong (君悦酒店)
Property: Luxury Hotel, Wan Chai — facing Victoria Harbour | Opened: 1989 (Period 7)
Analysis: Master Hong Chuan (洪川法師) observed that the main entrance was not capturing the most prosperous Qi. A straight door would face "Killing Qi" from the road and miss the optimal Castle Gate spot.
Remedy: The massive glass entrance doors were tilted at approximately 45 degrees relative to the building facade — aligning with a San Yuan Xuan Kong Da Gua auspicious line to capture the "Ling Shen" (Indirect Spirit) water from the Harbour. Massive fountains placed inside to circulate the wealth Qi.
Outcome: The Grand Hyatt became one of Hong Kong's most profitable luxury hotels, known for its sustained high occupancy rates.
Source: Famous anecdote of Master Hong Chuan.
Case 9: HSBC Headquarters, Hong Kong (汇丰银行总部)
Property: Bank headquarters, Central, Hong Kong | Completed: 1985 (Period 7)
Sitting: South (The Peak) | Facing: North (Victoria Harbour)
Problem: The Bank of China Tower (completed later) presented a sharp triangular "Knife Edge" (煞气 Shā Qì) pointing directly at HSBC.
Remedy: (1) Two crane structures on the roof were designed as Cannons , aimed directly at the Bank of China tower — Metal suppressing the threat. (2) The ground floor became an open public plaza, allowing Qi to flow beneath the building. (3) Bronze lions at the entrance create a cycle of human Qi interaction.
Outcome: HSBC weathered multiple financial crises and remains a dominant international financial institution.
Source: Widely documented Hong Kong Feng Shui lore.
E. San Yuan Xuan Kong Da Gua Cases (玄空大卦)
Case 10: The "Fertility Door" Tilt (玄空大卦调门)
Property: Residence facing West | Period: Period 8
Situation: A couple had been trying to conceive for 5 years. The main door was aligned to a Hexagram that clashed with the wife's Gua Qi (Life Hexagram), disconnecting her energy field.
Remedy: The Master calculated a new line: Hexagram 45 (Gathering, 萃卦) , Line 4. The door leaf was re-hinged and tilted 3 degrees — creating a "Combination of 10" with the wife's BaZi Day Pillar. Door work was done on a Sun-star activation day for the West sector.
Outcome: The wife conceived within 4 months and delivered a healthy son.
Source: Case study typical of Zeng Zi Nan (曾子南) San Yuan school.
Case 11: The "Prosperous Date" for Business Opening (玄空大卦择日)
Event: Grand opening of a jewellery store.
Method: Ignoring standard Tong Shu dates, the Master selected a date where the Year/Month/Day/Hour pillars formed a San Yuan Xuan Kong Da Gua "One Pure Gua" (一卦清纯) formation — all pillars belonging to the same Hexagram family and element.
Selection: The resulting Hexagrams generated the element of Gold (Metal) , matching the industry. The date clashed with none of the key staff members' personal charts.
Outcome: On the opening day, a VIP client walked in and purchased 40% of the initial stock. The business remains a market leader.
Source: Application of Xuan Kong Da Gua Ze Ri (择日) method.
F. Period Transition Cases (Period 8 → 9)
Case 14: The Fall of "Wang Shan Wang Xiang" (旺山旺向衰败)
Property: House facing Southwest 1 (坤 Kūn) | Built: Period 8 (2004)
P8 Chart: Wang Shan Wang Xiang (旺山旺向) — the 8 Water Star at Facing, 8 Mountain Star at Sitting. The "King" chart of Period 8: wealth and health were excellent for twenty years.
P9 Transition (2024): Star 8 became "Fading Qi" (退气). Star 9 — the new ruler — was trapped in this chart's layout. The house dropped from "A+" to "C" rating overnight.
Remedy: Owners replaced the roof and significantly renovated the floor in 2024, effectively "changing the heart" (换心) of the house to a Period 9 chart. A new door/window was opened at the East, where the P9 chart placed the 9 Water Star for this facing.
Outcome: The family's stagnating business pivoted to an AI-based model (Fire/Period 9 element) and recovered strongly in late 2024.
Source: Modern Period 9 transition planning case.
Case 15: The "Direct/Indirect Spirit" Swap (零正互换)
Property: Large estate with swimming pool.
| Period 8 (2004–2023) | Period 9 (2024–2043) |
|---|
| Ling Shen (零神) — Water | Southwest — pool optimally placed here | North — water now belongs here |
| Zheng Shen (正神) — Mountain | Northeast — solid preferred | South — solid support needed |
Remedy: The Southwest pool was filled and converted to a garden (Earth/mountain energy supports the fading Period 8 Earth star). A new Koi Pond was dug in the North sector to capture Period 9's Ling Shen wealth water.
Outcome: The owner (a property developer) successfully liquidated Period 8 Earth assets and invested in a tech startup (Period 9 Fire/North Water flow), maintaining wealth continuity across the Era transition.
Source: Xuan Kong Time Cycle (三元) theory, San Yuan school.
Master Shen's Legacy (沈氏玄空): Flying Stars (Fei Xing) is the study of how Qi changes over time. By mapping the 9 stars, we reveal the invisible blueprint of a building's destiny across 20-year periods.
Timely vs. Untimely Stars in Period 9 | 九运当旺星与衰死星
Energy is not permanent. A star that was lucky in Period 8 (2004–2023) may become harmful in Period 9 (2024–2043).
| Star Number | Status in Period 9 (2024–2043) | Nature (吉凶) |
|---|
| Star 9 (Purple 右弼) | Wang Qi (当旺 - Current Ruler) | Extremely Auspicious (Wealth & Joy) |
| Star 1 (White 贪狼) | Sheng Qi (生气 - Future Growth) | Auspicious (Wisdom & Status) |
| Star 2 (Black 巨门) | Jin Qi (进气 - Far Future) | Improving (Shift from Illness to Neutral) |
| Star 8 (White 左辅) | Tui Qi (退气 - Retiring) | Waning (Declining Prosperity) |
| Star 5 (Yellow 廉贞) | Sha Qi (煞气 - Killing) | Extremely Dangerous (Accidents, Disease) |
Mountain Star vs. Water Star | 山星与向星
Every "Flying Star" chart contains two secondary stars in each palace:
- Mountain Star (山星): Governing health, relationships, and people. Requires "Solid" (mountains/walls/high ground) to be activated.
- Water Star (向星): Governing wealth, career, and cash flow. Requires "Void" (water/doors/windows/low ground) to be activated.
The Classic Problem — "Mountain Falls into Water, Water Climbs the Mountain" (上山下水): When the Mountain Star ends up at the water side and the Water Star ends up at the mountain side, wealth and health both suffer — the single most critical misalignment in Flying Stars.
Period 9 Implications | 九运离卦趋势
Period 9 is governed by the Li (离) Trigram (Fire). Key themes for 2024–2043:
- Rising Industries: AI, Energy, Beauty, Spirituality, Virtual Reality, and Feminine-led enterprises.
- Demographics: Middle-aged women (30–55) will rise to positions of significant influence globally.
- Geographic: The South becomes the "Direct Spirit" (正神 Zheng Shen) — requiring solid mountains for stability. The North becomes "Indirect Spirit" (零神 Ling Shen) — requiring open water for wealth activation.
Annual and Monthly Star Charts | 流年与流月飞星
While the Period chart (20 years) is the foundation, the Annual Star (流年星) creates the yearly flavor of luck. In 2026, the 1-White star flies into the Center palace, emphasizing intellectual pursuits and a return to wisdom-led leadership.
Remedy (化解): To neutralize the 5-Yellow annual star in a given sector, use Metal energy — a 6-rod windchime or brass objects drain the Earth element of the 5-Yellow star, reducing its harmful impact.