Liuren Magic Sanctuary
Decoding the Interaction of Mountain and Water Stars
In a Xuan Kong Flying Star chart, the interaction between the Mountain Star (governing health/people) and the Water Star (governing wealth/opportunities) creates the specific "energy signature" of a room. This is the core of advanced audit work.
Before reading the combinations, remember the "Timeliness" of the stars in the current era:
This table covers the most common and critical combinations. (M = Mountain Star, W = Water Star)
| Combo (M-W) | Classic Meaning | Modern Interpretation & Effects | Period 9 Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Kan Over Kan | Enhanced wisdom and networking. Can lead to "Water excess" (depression/scandals) if in a dark sector. | Excellent for career development in Period 9. |
| 1-4 / 4-1 | Wen Chang | The "Academic Success" combo. Great for writers, researchers, and students. Also brings romance. | Strongly activated by Wood/Water. Good for digital creators. |
| 1-6 / 6-1 | Metal Feeds Water | Success in authority and leadership. Wealth through promotion. | Auspicious; represents "Noble People" (Gui Ren). |
| 2-3 / 3-2 | Bull Fight | Arguments, constant bickering, lawsuits, and stress between family members. | High conflict risk. Use Fire element to cure. |
| 2-5 / 5-2 | Two Earths Clash | MOST DANGEROUS. Major illness, chronic conditions, disaster, and total financial loss. | MUST suppress with Metal. Do not use for any activity. |
| 2-7 / 7-2 | Pre-Heaven Fire | Unexpected wealth or "Fast Money." But can also cause fire hazards and gossip. | Highly active in Period 9. Watch for "Fire" accidents. |
| 3-8 / 8-3 | He-Tu Wood | Good for wealth through hard work and land. Stability and growth. | Slow wealth in P9; needs active enhancement. |
| 3-9 / 9-3 | Wood Feeds Fire | Intelligent children, fame, and rapid promotion. Very dynamic. | Very lucky in Period 9. High energy! |
| 4-9 / 9-4 | He-Tu Metal | Beauty, fame, and artistic success. Good for the "Visual Era" of Period 9. | Top-tier success for branding and media. |
| 5-9 / 9-5 | Purple-Yellow | Fire strengthens the 5 Yellow disaster star. Dangerous illness or mental confusion. | Very dangerous in P9. Avoid candles/red here. |
| 6-8 / 8-6 | Earth Feeds Metal | Status, power, and massive property wealth. Leadership and authority. | The "Master" combo. Still very strong. |
| 7-9 / 9-7 | Fire Clashes Metal | Gossip, sex scandals, robbery, and heart/lung issues. | Strongly activated in P9. Use Earth/Water to balance. |
| 9-9 | Double Purple | Extreme fame, joy, and rapid success. Everything happens fast. | POWER CENTER in Period 9. Highly auspicious. |
*Note: These are summary interpretations. The actual outcome depends on the Luan Tou (External forms) and the room's usage.
Reading Convention: In a natal flying star chart, the Mountain Star (山星) appears top-left, the Water/Facing Star (向星) appears top-right. The Mountain Star governs health, benefactors, and harmony. The Water Star governs wealth, opportunities, and intuition.
Classical Foundation: These interpretations are derived from the four pillars of Xuan Kong literature: Fei Xing Fu (飛星賦), Zi Bai Jue (紫白訣), Xuan Ji Fu (玄機賦), and Xuan Kong Mi Zhi (玄空秘旨).
Element: Water + Water (比和)
Auspicious: Tremendous wealth through wisdom. The 1-star represents intelligence. "坎水重來, 主智慧聰明" (Kan water doubles, master of wisdom and intelligence).
Inauspicious: Excess water leads to kidney issues and isolation. "水多則淫" (Excessive water leads to licentiousness).
Period 9 Note: Star 1 is the Future Sheng Qi . Favorable for digital networking and career strategy.
Element: Water nourishes Wood (水生木)
Classical Quote: "四一同宮, 準發科名." (Four and One in the same palace, certain to achieve academic fame - Zi Bai Jue ).
Interpretation: The premier combo for scholars, writers, and students. Also brings romance (Peach Blossom). If untimely, it indicates "scandalous romance."
Period 9 Note: Very useful for content creators and branding. Activate with a small plant in water.
Element: Metal produces Water (金生水)
Classical Quote: "虛聯奎壁, 啟八代之文章." (Connecting the stars, initiating eight generations of literature - Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Interpretation: Wealth through authority and military/government promotion. Represents the "Noble Person" (Gui Ren) providing help.
Element: Sickness Earth + Disaster Earth
Classical Quote: "二五交加而損主." (Two and Five cross and harm the master - Fei Xing Fu ).
Interpretation: The most dangerous pairing. Major illness, cancer, death, and bankruptcy. In Period 9, the 2 star is slightly improving (Future Wealth), but the 5 remains lethal.
Cure: Strong Metal (6 coins, copper heavy objects) to drain the malevolent earth energy.
Element: Wood conquers Earth (木剋土)
Classical Quote: "斗牛煞起惹官刑." (Bull-fight Sha arises and provokes legal punishment - Fei Xing Fu ).
Interpretation: Constant bickering, arguments, lawsuits, and marital stress. The "Bull" (3) attacks the "Earth" (2).
Period 9 Note: High risk of verbal conflict in digital spaces. Use Fire (red color) to bridge the Wood and Earth.
Element: Fire destroys Metal (火剋金)
Classical Quote: "七九合轍, 常遭回祿之災." (Seven and Nine align, frequently suffer the fire of depletion [fire hazards] - Zi Bai Jue ).
Interpretation: Wealth loss, fire accidents, heart disease, and scandals. The "Young Woman" (7) and "Middle Daughter" (9) clash.
Period 9 Note: Highly active as Star 9 is the ruling star. Must bridge with Earth (yellow colors, crystals) to create the cycle: Fire → Earth → Metal.
Element: Metal + Metal (交劍煞)
Classical Quote: "交劍煞興則多劫." (Sword-fight Sha arises, then many robberies - Fei Xing Fu ).
Interpretation: Armed robbery, surgery, traffic accidents, and fierce competition. Two metals clashing like swords.
Cure: Still water (Quiet Water) to "wash" and soften the sharp metal energy.
Element: Earth + Earth (比和 - Both untimely stars)
Timely (Period 2 or 5 ONLY): Tremendous good fortune.
Untimely: Serious disease (cancer), death, natural disasters, serious misfortune. One of the most dangerous combinations.
Health Issues: 腸病, 手腳易傷, 出寡婦 (Intestinal disease, injuries to limbs, widowhood)
Period 9 Note: MUST suppress with Metal elements. Do not use this sector for important activities.
Element: Wood destroys Earth (木剋土)
Timely: Female dominance, wealth in property (Period 2).
Untimely: Arguments, conflicts, legal disputes, fighting between husband and wife. Prodigal eldest son. Stomach disease.
Period 9 Note: High conflict risk. Use Fire element to harmonize (Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth).
Element: Earth + Earth (比和)
Timely: Two earth stars summing to 10 (合十). Great fortune in real estate, property investment, and construction.
Untimely: Loss of fortune, single-parent household, widowhood.
Period 9 Note: Moderately favorable - both are growing/declining stars balancing each other.
Element: Earth produces Metal (土生金)
Timely: Under 河圖 (Earlier Heaven Ba Gua), forms fire element. Period 7: great wealth.
Untimely: Two yin stars together → inappropriate affairs. Fire hazards, miscarriage, digestive issues.
Classical: 玄空秘旨: 富近陶朱, 斷是堅金遇土 (Wealth like Tao Zhu - certainly strong metal meets earth)
⚠️ Warning: Star 5 (五黃) is the most dangerous star in Xuan Kong Flying Stars. It represents disasters, illness, death, and misfortune. ALL combinations with Star 5 require careful handling and appropriate remedies (typically metal elements to drain earth energy).
Element: Earth + Earth (Double disaster star)
Timely (Period 5 ONLY): Great wealth and fortune.
Untimely: EXTREME DANGER - Risk of death (even death of five persons), miscarriage, catastrophic illness. This sector MUST always be kept quiet — avoid any major activities like digging, drilling, renovation, or loud noise.
Period 9 Note: Absolutely critical to remediate. Never use this sector as bedroom, office, or main entrance.
Element: Fire produces Earth (火生土 - Strengthens the malevolent 5)
Untimely: Drug abuse, venereal disease, promiscuous behavior, fire hazards. Not suitable for kitchen/stove location. Stubborn and difficult people.
Classical: 飛星斷云: 青樓染疾, 只因七弼同黃 (Brothel diseases because Seven and Yellow meet) — Also applies to 5-9
Period 9 Note: Particularly dangerous as 9 (Fire) feeds 5 (Earth). Fire strengthens disaster.
Element: Earth produces Metal (土生金)
Timely: 土金相生, 大進財富, 喜事臨門 (Earth generates Metal, great wealth advancement, joy arrives)
Untimely: Food poisoning, drug abuse, venereal disease.
Classical: 紫黃毒藥 (Purple-Yellow Poison)
✨ Period 9 (2024-2044): Star 9 is the ruling Wang (旺) star of our current period, representing peak energy, immediate success, fame, and joy. All Star 9 combinations carry enhanced potency during this 20-year cycle.
Element: Fire + Fire (比和 - Doubled prosperous star)
Timely: Fame and fortune in writing career. Carefree livelihood, joy, literary success.
Untimely: Family carries mostly baby girls. Eye infections, blindness if facing rugged landscape. Mental health issues.
Classical: 玄空秘旨云: 火曜連珠相值, 青雲路上自逍遙 (When fire luminaries align in succession, one roams freely on the path to azure clouds [success])
Period 9 Note: MOST AUSPICIOUS COMBINATION in Period 9. Power center - peak prosperity, rapid advancement.
Element: Water and Fire (水火既濟)
Timely: Harmony between water and fire. Sum equals 10 (合十) — extremely auspicious. Happiness, tremendous wealth, fame.
Untimely: Divorce, heart/kidney/eye problems.
Period 9 Note: Second most auspicious - combines current Wang star (9) with future growing star (1).
Element: Wood feeds Fire (木生火)
Timely AND Untimely: Always indicates intelligent child or great scholar. Ideal sector for study desk, library, or children's room.
Negative aspects when untimely: Legal disputes, epidemics.
Classical: 當令出聰明人才 (When timely, produces intelligent talented people)
Period 9 Note: Strongly favorable for education - Wood feeds Fire creates bright minds.
Element: Fire produces Earth (火生土旺)
Timely: Tremendous wealth from real estate. Joy, festivities, marriage.
Untimely: 火炎土燥 (Fire bakes earth dry) — Mental retardation, eye disease, fire hazards.
Classical: 紫白訣云: 八逢紫曜, 婚喜重來 (When Eight meets Purple Luminary, wedding joy comes again) | 火土相生, 丁財兩旺 (Fire generates Earth, both people and wealth prosper)
Period 9 Note: Excellent for real estate, marriage, and family growth.
Element: Fire destroys Metal (火剋金)
Timely: Marriage, beautiful outcomes, famous artist, reformer.
Untimely: Whatever is earned will be depleted. Fire hazards, inappropriate behavior, fatal accidents. Heart disease, difficulty accumulating wealth.
Classical: 紫白訣云: 七九合轍, 常遭回祿之災 (When Seven and Nine align, frequently suffer fire of depletion)
Period 9 Note: Requires earth remedy to bridge fire and metal (Fire → Earth → Metal cycle).
| Combination | Danger Level | Primary Risks | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-5 | EXTREME | Death, catastrophic illness, multiple family members at risk | 6 metal coins, metal wind chimes, keep sector quiet |
| 2-5 / 5-2 | EXTREME | Cancer, death, disasters, widowhood | Large metal objects (6 coins, metal Pagoda) |
| 3-5 / 5-3 | Very High | Epidemics, money disputes leading to death | Metal + Fire (Fire drains Wood, Metal drains Earth) |
| 5-9 / 9-5 | Very High | 紫黃毒藥 - Drug abuse, venereal disease, fire hazards | Metal remedy (avoid Fire which strengthens 5) |
| 6-7 / 7-6 | High | 交劍煞 (Sword-fighting) - Violence, surgery, accidents | Water element to soften metal clash |
| 2-3 / 3-2 | Moderate | 斗牛煞 (Bull-fighting) - Arguments, lawsuits, conflicts | Fire element (Wood → Fire → Earth cycle) |
| 7-9 / 9-7 | Moderate | 回祿之災 (Fire depletion) - Wealth loss, fire hazards | Earth element to bridge Fire and Metal |
In advanced San Yuan, we look for combinations that form He-Tu pairs or Sum-to-Ten relationships. These create a "Stable House" that can withstand even bad periods.
Jump directly to any star's full combination set:
Star 3 (三碧) belongs to the Wood element, associated with the trigram Zhen (震 — Thunder), the eldest son , the liver, limbs, and the quality of righteous assertiveness. When timely it brings fame, wealth for the eldest son, and dynamic forward energy. When untimely it activates the "Chou You" (蚩尤) warrior archetype: aggression, robbery, lawsuits, and liver disease.
Element Relationship: Water nourishes Wood (水生木 — supportive, growth-oriented)
Classical Quote: "水雷子孫多富貴" (Water-thunder [combination]: the sons and descendants achieve great wealth and distinction — Yao Bian Fu ).
Classical Quote 2: "車驅北闕，時聞丹詔頻來" (The carriage rushes to the Northern Palace; imperial decrees arrive frequently — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: The Water Star (1) nourishes the Wood Star (3), producing fame and recognition, particularly for the eldest son. Excellent for legal, military, and government careers. Descendants gain wealth and noble status.
Untimely: Lawsuits, loss of money, imprisonment, obstinacy. Star 3 becomes the "robber star" (蚩尤), and Star 1 loses clarity — leading to falling into wrong company, gambling losses, or water-related accidents. Tendency toward homosexual liaison.
Period 9 Note: Star 3 is retreating Qi (dead wood energy) in Period 9. The 3-1 combination can still be useful for legal professionals and academic writers if the Water Star (1, future Sheng Qi) is properly activated.
Health Concerns: Liver disease, problems with arms and legs, risk of accidents involving transport (Star 3 = automobile).
Cure/Enhancement: Red/fire colors to bridge Wood-Fire cycle; avoid keeping sharp metal objects in this area when untimely.
Element Relationship: Wood destroys Earth (木剋土 — hostile clash)
Classical Quote: "斗牛煞起惹官刑" (Bull-fight Sha arises, provoking lawsuits and punishment — Zi Bai Jue ).
Classical Quote 2: "雷出地而相冲，定遭桎梏" (Thunder erupts from the earth in conflict; confinement and shackles are certain — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: In Period 3, the eldest son gains power; property accumulation and female dominance with success. Also associated with moral self-improvement (改過向善) and spiritual cultivation paths.
Untimely: The classic "bull-fight" clash: fierce arguments, domestic conflict between mother and son, legal disputes, fights. The prodigal eldest son squanders family wealth. Mother (2) vs eldest son (3) = constant domestic warfare. Stomach disease and abdominal issues for women.
Period 9 Note: Both stars are untimely in Period 9. Disputes may spill into public/social media spaces. High risk of legal entanglements. Use Fire element as intermediary (Wood → Fire → Earth).
Health Concerns: Abdominal and digestive problems, arthritis in older women. Risk of animal attacks when paired with negative external forms.
Cure/Enhancement: Red/fire colors and materials to harmonize the Wood-Earth clash.
Element Relationship: Wood + Wood (比和 — doubled resonance)
Classical Quote: "蚩尤碧色，好勇斗狠之神" (The jade-green Chiyou is the deity who loves bravery and fierce combat — Zi Bai Jue ).
Timely: When timely (Period 3), this combination is excellent for elections, gaining public recognition, building wealth, and establishing a prosperous household. Fame and noble reputation arrive naturally.
Untimely: Malevolent and merciless behavior. Nervous breakdown, hyper-aggression, hysteria. Sudden robbery — "碧本賊星，怕見探頭山位" (The jade star is fundamentally a thief star; fears protruding mountains — Fei Xing Fu). Court cases and slander destroy reputation.
Period 9 Note: Double retreating Wood in Period 9 — very unfavorable. This sector has excessive aggressive energy. Do not use as master bedroom or main office.
Health Concerns: Liver and gallbladder disease, mental instability, hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and nervous system problems.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth colors (yellow, terracotta) to control the excess Wood energy.
Element Relationship: Wood + Wood (比和 — doubled, but different polarities)
Classical Quote: "風雷富貴人口昌" (Wind and thunder [together bring] wealth, nobility, and a flourishing household population — Yao Bian Fu ).
Classical Quote 2: "震巽失宮，而生賊丐" (When Thunder and Wind lose their palaces, they produce thieves and beggars — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: Bright and smart sons bring honor; family prospers with children of talent. Good for transport, sales, logistics. Male approaching female — positive romantic energy.
Untimely: Theft, robbery, and delinquency. Mental disorders from drug use when the 5 earth star is encountered. Competition between eldest son and eldest daughter creates family discord. Women suffer from respiratory issues and elder daughters fall ill ( "雷風長女多疾病" — Yao Bian Fu: Wind-Thunder afflicts the eldest daughter).
Period 9 Note: Both 3 and 4 are untimely in Period 9. This is a weak Wood combination. Avoid using this sector for financial activities; useful only for short-distance travel planning or communication work.
Health Concerns: Liver complaints, knee/ankle injuries, respiratory issues for women. Risk of knife wounds ( "雷風金伐，定被刀傷" — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi).
Cure/Enhancement: Keep this area tidy; red/fire tones to release stagnant Wood energy.
Element Relationship: Metal conquers Wood (金剋木 — controlling)
Classical Quote: "雷風金伐，定被刀傷" (Thunder and wind meet metal attack; knife wounds are certain — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: Career success in military, government, and construction. The superior (6, Father/Heaven) guides the eldest son (3) to achievement. Excellent for those promoted through a senior's patronage ( "因上司提携而有成" ).
Untimely: Father confronts or injures the eldest son. Injuries to the legs (Star 3 = legs/travel) from sharp metal instruments. Lawsuits and legal entanglements stemming from the eldest son's recklessness. Risk of accidents during travel or transport.
Period 9 Note: Both 3 and 6 are retreating in Period 9. Avoid keeping sharp implements in this zone. This area may generate friction between father and son figures in the workplace.
Health Concerns: Injuries to hands, feet, and legs; headaches; liver disease. Risk of road accidents and falls.
Cure/Enhancement: Water element (blue/black colors, still water feature) to act as mediator between Metal and Wood (Metal → Water → Wood cycle).
Element Relationship: Metal conquers Wood (金剋木 — aggressive conflict)
Classical Quote: "三七疊至，被劫盜更見官災" (When Three and Seven accumulate, robbery occurs and then legal disasters follow — Zi Bai Jue ).
Classical Quote 2: "木金相反，背義忘恩" (Wood and Metal in opposition: betrayal of righteousness and ingratitude — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: Wealth flows in broadly; may expect addition of family members. In Period 7, this brought exceptional wealth. Timely government/military career success.
Untimely: Called "Puncture the Heart Sha" (穿心煞) — a deeply inauspicious combination. Armed robbery, burglary, lawsuits, serious illness. The eldest son is betrayed by trusted partners or family members. Financial loss through litigation and scams. Risk of coughing blood (lung-liver conflict).
Period 9 Note: Highly volatile in Period 9. Both stars are retreating. Avoid any activated water feature or renovation work in this area. Keep quiet and do not use as main entrance.
Health Concerns: Injuries to arms, legs, and liver. Blood-spitting, lung and liver disease. Risk of traffic accidents and knife wounds.
Cure/Enhancement: Water element to buffer the Metal-Wood clash (Metal → Water → Wood). Salt water cure or blue/black objects.
Element Relationship: Wood conquers Earth (木剋土)
Classical Quote: "四綠固號文章，然八會四而小口殞生，三八之逢更惡" (Four Green is rightly called the star of literature, yet when Eight meets Four, young children perish; when Three meets Eight it is even worse — Zi Bai Jue ).
Timely: The He-Tu (河圖) pairing of 3 and 8 produces literary talent and scholarly achievement. When timely it benefits the family with smart children and wealth luck from hard work and land. Brothers cooperate harmoniously.
Untimely: Danger to young children (especially boys). Eldest son (3) attacks youngest son (8) = sibling rivalry and fights. Risk of miscarriage; homosexuality tendencies when both sons reside here. Financial losses.
Period 9 Note: Star 8 (former Wang Qi of Period 8) is now in retreat. The He-Tu connection provides some residual stability, but this sector requires careful monitoring. Good for academic or writing activities only.
Health Concerns: Injuries to fingers, legs, and back (Star 8 = spine/bones). Asthma, heart disease, and digestive issues in young males.
Cure/Enhancement: Fire element (red/purple objects, candles) to bridge the Wood-Earth clash and drain excess Wood energy.
Element Relationship: Wood nourishes Fire (木生火 — generative, bright)
Classical Quote: "木見火而生聰明奇士" (Wood meets fire and produces a brilliantly intelligent, remarkable person — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "雷火進財人口貴" (Thunder and fire together: wealth advances and people gain noble standing — Yao Bian Fu ).
Timely AND Untimely: This combination always indicates an intelligent child or great scholar — this effect holds even when both stars are untimely, because Wood naturally feeds Fire (Brightness). The classical texts confirm this to be the ideal sector for children's study desks.
Untimely negatives: When severely untimely, eye and head problems, obesity, risk of fire accidents. Epidemic (cholera/plague) as indicated in Fei Xing Fu (飛星賦: 碧綠風魔, 他處廉貞). Legal disputes may arise.
Period 9 Note: One of the most favorable combinations in Period 9 — Star 9 (current Wang Qi) receives Wood from Star 3, amplifying its brightness. Place children's study spaces and creative workstations here.
Health Concerns: When untimely: eye disease, headaches from mental overexertion, liver heat conditions.
Cure/Enhancement: Activate with good external water views or a potted green plant feeding into this sunny sector.
Star 4 (四綠) belongs to the Wood element, associated with the trigram Xun (巽 — Wind), the eldest daughter , the respiratory system, and the quality of academic excellence and artistic refinement. Its primary role is as the Wen Chang (文昌) star — star of literary success. When timely it brings scholarly fame, beautiful romances, and creative achievement. When untimely, it indicates moral dissolution, inappropriate affairs, and respiratory ailments.
Element Relationship: Water nourishes Wood (水生木 — supportive)
Classical Quote: "一四同宮，準發科名之顯" (One and Four in the same palace: certain to attain distinguished academic fame — Zi Bai Jue ).
Classical Quote 2: "名揚科第，貪狼星入巽宮" (Fame spreads through examinations when Greedy Wolf [Star 1] enters the Xun palace [Star 4] — Xuan Ji Fu ).
Timely: The premier combination for scholars, writers, researchers, poets, and media personalities. Star 1 (official star) enters Star 4 (Wen Chang) = literary fame and career recognition. Also generates excellent romance luck (Peach Blossom) when supported by proper external landforms.
Untimely: "當知四蕩一淫，淫蕩者扶之歸正" (Know that Four becomes licentious and One becomes promiscuous; the licentious must be guided back — Fei Xing Fu ). Scandalous romances, pornography addiction in males, extramarital affairs. Bankruptcy from excessive lifestyle.
Period 9 Note: With Star 1 as future Sheng Qi, this combination retains useful energy for digital content creators, authors, and education professionals. Activate with a green plant in water (Wood + Water synergy).
Health Concerns: Liver wind conditions, respiratory issues if rooms are damp. Bladder inflammation when untimely.
Cure/Enhancement: Crystal globe, bamboo in water vase, blue/green color palette.
Element Relationship: Wood conquers Earth (木剋土)
Classical Quote: "山地被風，還生瘋疾" (The mountain-earth struck by wind: mental illness returns — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "風行地而硬直難當，室有欺姑之婦" (Wind sweeps earth unyieldingly; the household contains a daughter-in-law who disrespects her mother-in-law — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: Self-improvement and elevation in character. Progress through refinement. Eldest daughter gains advantage over the household matriarch.
Untimely: Eldest daughter (4) dominates and humiliates the mother (2). Mother-in-law vs. daughter-in-law conflicts. Older women suffer strokes, stomach disease, and respiratory problems. Blood-related diseases and animal bites ( "或被犬咬，或逢蛇毒" — Fei Xing Fu: bitten by dogs, or encountering snake poison).
Period 9 Note: Both stars declining in Period 9. Disputes between female household members will be magnified. Avoid placing this sector as kitchen or elderly occupant's bedroom.
Health Concerns: Stroke, abdominal disease, spleen disorders, respiratory issues. Mental illness if forms are negative.
Cure/Enhancement: Metal element (singing bowl, white/gold objects) to bridge Wood and Earth (Metal produced by Earth, absorbs Wood clash energy).
Element Relationship: Wood + Wood (比和 — doubled resonance)
Classical Quote: "雙木成林，雷風相薄" (Twin woods form a forest; thunder and wind press upon each other — Xuan Ji Fu ).
Timely: Travel and romance; wisdom and intelligence enhanced. Good for academics and those involved in sales, transport, and communication. Male approaching female — natural, harmonious courtship.
Untimely: Nerve system disorders, deception, theft. Aggressive male behavior toward women. Asthma and respiratory conditions worsen. Risk of gang-related problems and gambling addiction. Ladies in this sector may develop mental disorders or depression; suicidal ideation in extreme negative forms.
Period 9 Note: Double untimely Wood in Period 9. This sector carries stagnant and aggressive energy. Not suitable as office or sleeping space. Keep it a quiet, less-used area.
Health Concerns: Nervous breakdown, asthma, breast cancer in worst-case scenarios with negative external forms. Joint and limb injuries.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth tones and crystals to ground the volatile double Wood energy.
Element Relationship: Metal conquers Wood (金剋木) — Sum of Ten (4+6=10, 合十)
Classical Quote: "木見戌朝，莊生難免鼓盆之嘆" (When wood confronts the dog [metal], even the philosopher Zhuangzi cannot avoid lamenting beside the bowl-drum [widow's grief] — Xuan Ji Fu ).
Classical Quote 2: "天沉風戶殺長婦" (Heaven crushes the wind household: the eldest wife is harmed — Yao Bian Fu ).
Timely: Fame and profit together; government officials treat one with respect. Excellent for investment and leadership. The Sum-of-Ten formation brings wealth luck and family harmony.
Untimely: The father or male authority (6) overpowers and injures the eldest daughter (4). Loss of wife, becoming a widower. Criminal activity and liver disease. Eye and mouth problems. Relationships do not last.
Period 9 Note: Despite being untimely, the Sum-of-Ten relationship between 4 and 6 provides a structural stability. Both are declining but the mutual mathematical balance is supportive. Moderate use possible.
Health Concerns: Liver disease, loss of wife/mother figure; respiratory problems for women. Risk of injuries from metal implements.
Cure/Enhancement: Water element (black/blue, still water bowl) to soften Metal and nourish Wood through the cycle (Metal→Water→Wood).
Element Relationship: Metal conquers Wood (金剋木)
Classical Quote: "破軍居巽位，癲疾瘋狂" (When the Broken Army [Star 7] occupies the Xun palace [Star 4], there is madness and mental illness — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "四七臨而文章不顯，嘔血早夭" (When 4 and 7 arrive together, literary achievements fade; blood vomiting and early death — Secret Texts).
Timely: Scholars and literary figures hold power; intelligent, trustworthy, and refined people emerge. Period 7 brought excellent romance luck with this combination.
Untimely: Broken marriage, lawsuit, knife wounds. Respiratory distress. Vomiting blood. Two females (eldest daughter 4 and youngest daughter 7) clashing — infighting between female family members. Difficult to conceive if couple's bedroom is here. Danger of violence in sexual matters.
Period 9 Note: Highly inauspicious in Period 9. Both stars in decline. Avoid using this sector as bedroom or office. This area generates "gossip and slander" energy that undermines relationships.
Health Concerns: Blood vomiting, lung disease (Star 7 = lungs), liver damage, respiratory illness, early death in worst cases with negative external forms.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth element (yellow/brown, ceramics) to absorb Metal and bridge back to Wood sustainability.
Element Relationship: Wood conquers Earth (木剋土)
Classical Quote: "山風值而泉石膏肓" (When mountain meets wind, illness penetrates to the vital organs — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "風戶見鬼墮胎亡" (In the wind household, ghostly encounters lead to miscarriage and death — Yao Bian Fu ).
Timely: A virtuous woman educates her children well; the household accumulates goodness. Wealth from agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry. Mothers nurture children and bring fortune to the family. Period 8 was excellent for this combination.
Untimely: Young children are in danger (Star 8 = youngest son); mental illness in teenagers. Female dominance undermines husband's authority. Bad relationship between husband and wife. Miscarriage risk. If crystals and ceramics are placed here, wealth multiplies — but the external form must support it.
Period 9 Note: Star 8 (previous Wang Qi) is now retreating but still carries residual positive Earth energy. This combination can be used carefully with crystals to harness Star 8's remaining power in early Period 9.
Health Concerns: Disease of vital organs, joint problems, injuries to small bones and nose (Star 8 = nose, spine). Young boys prone to illness.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth element crystals and ceramics to stabilize and slow the Wood-Earth destructive cycle. Yellow crystals, amber, or smoky quartz.
Element Relationship: Wood nourishes Fire (木生火 — generative); He-Tu pairing (河圖 4-9 合金)
Classical Quote: "木見火而生聰明奇士" (Wood meets fire and produces a brilliantly intelligent, extraordinary person — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "風火財旺，子孫稀" (Wind and fire bring flourishing wealth, but descendants become few — Yao Bian Fu ).
Timely: Rich and famous due to artistic talent; achievement in examinations; marriage to wealthy and powerful partner. Smart and intelligent members of the household. Happy occasions. He-Tu pair of 4 and 9 creates "Metal" element in the pre-Heaven system — very auspicious for wealth. Period 9 Women in this sector are particularly blessed ( "風火財旺，婦人受益" — Yao Bian Fu).
Untimely: Loss of wife and criminal activity. Liver disease. Two female energies (eldest daughter 4 and middle daughter 9) may clash. When untimely: wind scatters fire easily, undermining any gains ( "巽陰就離，風散則火易熄" — Xuan Ji Fu).
Period 9 Note: Excellent combination for Period 9 — Star 9 (Wang Qi) receives Wood nourishment from Star 4. Very good for media personalities, fashion, cosmetics, and beauty businesses. Top-tier for branding and visual arts.
Health Concerns: When untimely: eye disease, fire-related accidents, excessive fire constitution (心火旺) causing headaches and irritability.
Cure/Enhancement: Green plants, wooden objects, or a bamboo water feature to strengthen the Wood-Fire connection.
Star 6 (六白) belongs to the Metal element, associated with the trigram Qian (乾 — Heaven), the father/patriarch , the head, lungs, and the quality of authority, military prowess, and noble benefactors. Called "Wu Qu" (武曲 — Military Melody), it governs leadership, career advancement through authority, and government connections. When timely it brings power and wealth; when untimely it indicates an isolated patriarch, lung disease, and family conflict.
Element Relationship: Metal produces Water (金生水 — generative)
Classical Quote: "虛聯奎壁，啟八代之文章" (Connecting the stellar mansions of Kui and Bi, initiating eight generations of literary excellence — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "水淫天門內亂殃" (Water flooding the Heaven Gate [Star 6] causes internal family disaster — Yao Bian Fu ).
Timely: Eight generations of literary and scholastic achievement. Noble benefactors guide the family. High military rank and intellectual prestige. Fame in artistic and cultural fields. Happy occasions (marriages and births). Beneficial especially for those in literary pursuits.
Untimely: Loneliness and solitary life — "水冷金寒" (chilly water with cold metal). Accidents with knives and blood. Head and bone injuries. Bladder or kidney stones. Love affairs and sweet-talking sycophants bring trouble. Male family members suffer from indulgence and promiscuity.
Period 9 Note: Star 6 is in retreat in Period 9. However, the Metal→Water supportive relationship with Star 1 (future Sheng Qi) gives this combination moderate usefulness, especially for authority figures seeking to grow in the next 20-year cycle.
Health Concerns: Head and bone disease; bladder/kidney stones; ear problems from cold-water energy excess.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth elements (yellow crystals) to strengthen Metal and moderate the excess Water flow.
Element Relationship: Earth produces Metal (土生金 — supportive)
Classical Quote: "富並陶朱，斷是堅金遇土" (Wealth rivaling Tao Zhu [the wealthiest man]; certainly strong metal meets earth — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "乾坤鬼神，與他相克非祥" (Heaven and Earth, spirits and deities — when they clash with others, it is not auspicious — Fei Xing Fu ).
Timely: Wife assists husband to achieve great fortune. The mother (2) supports the patriarch (6) — yin and yang working in harmony. When Star 8 (Earth) accompanies, financial sources multiply enormously. Excellent for real estate and property.
Untimely: The patriarch (6) falls sick frequently, especially if he smokes (lungs vs. earth energy). Father quarrels with son. Bad spirits cause disharmony. Patriarch becomes stingy and miserly. Family members become monks or nuns (renouncing worldly matters from isolation).
Period 9 Note: Both stars declining in Period 9. Property matters may initially look promising but deteriorate. Avoid using this sector for new investment decisions.
Health Concerns: Lung, tongue, and throat diseases for the patriarch. Abdominal issues for women. Respiratory illness.
Cure/Enhancement: Keep this sector clean and well-ventilated. Metal wind chimes to move stagnant Earth energy.
Element Relationship: Metal conquers Wood (金剋木)
Classical Quote: "足以金而蹣跚" (The legs [Star 3] weakened by metal: stumbling and limping — Fei Xing Fu ).
Classical Quote 2: "金伤雷府，易牙殺子媚君" (Metal wounds the thunder palace; Yi Ya [a treacherous minister] kills his own son to flatter his lord — betrayal of the eldest son — Zhu Jie Fu).
Timely: Career success in military, government, and construction fields. The patriarch (6) guides the eldest son (3) to achievement through promotion. Health, success, and prosperity through official channels.
Untimely: Father confronts and harms the eldest son. Injuries to hands, legs, and liver from sharp metal instruments. Car accidents and road injuries (Star 3 = transportation). Legal problems and lawsuits. Cancer and malignant diseases in severe cases.
Period 9 Note: Both in retreat. This sector carries authority-vs-creativity tension. Avoid sharp metal decorations. Females in this sector will suffer constant illness.
Health Concerns: Head injuries (Star 6 = head), leg injuries, liver disease. Risk of accidents involving metal implements — knives, axes, machinery.
Cure/Enhancement: Water element (blue/black colors) to soften Metal energy and nourish Wood indirectly.
Element Relationship: Metal conquers Wood (金剋木); Sum of Ten (6+4=10, 合十)
Classical Quote: "四生有合，人文旺" (When the four "birth" numbers combine, people and culture flourish — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "小畜差搖勞碌" (The Small Accumulation [hexagram] indicates toiling and laboring — Fei Xing Fu ).
Timely: Great achievement and fame in artistic fields; top examination results; marriage into wealth and power. The Sum-of-Ten pairing provides structural wealth luck and stability.
Untimely: Metal destroys Wood — loss of wife/eldest daughter, commitment of crimes, liver disease. The male (6) overpowers the female (4), making her ill. Father becomes unfaithful. Eye and mouth problems. Lawsuits.
Period 9 Note: The Sum-of-Ten relationship provides residual protection even as both stars are in retreat. Moderately usable for creative fields and artistic ventures.
Health Concerns: Loss of wife/female figure; liver disease (Wood is destroyed); respiratory issues for eldest daughter.
Cure/Enhancement: Water feature (small fountain or blue bowl) to cycle Metal energy constructively (Metal→Water→Wood).
Element Relationship: Metal + Metal (比和 — doubled authority)
Classical Quote: "須識乾爻門向，長子痴迷" (Know well the Qian hexagram's gate-facing direction; the eldest son falls into stupor/Alzheimer's — Fei Xing Fu ).
Classical Quote 2: "乾若懸頭，更痛遭刑莫避" (If Heaven [Qian] hangs over the head, painful punishment cannot be avoided — Fei Xing Fu ).
Timely: Supreme authority, high command, and leadership. Windfall luck and recognition. Excellent for military, government, and management roles. Gains recognition and reaps great rewards.
Untimely: Double Metal becomes overpowering. The patriarch becomes domineering and isolated. Eldest son develops Alzheimer's or mental deterioration. Family members quarrel over authority. Risk of accidents if main door opens toward this sector.
Period 9 Note: Star 6 in retreat means double Metal is cold and rigid in Period 9. Avoid using as main entrance or master bedroom. Wear metal amulets when occupying this space as protection.
Health Concerns: Head and brain disease, Alzheimer's, lung cancer, bone problems. Stroke risk for elderly patriarch.
Cure/Enhancement: Water element to drain excess Metal and prevent rigidity. Moving water feature or blue/black decor.
Element Relationship: Metal + Metal (交劍煞 — two swords clashing)
Classical Quote: "交劍煞興，多劫掠" (When the Sword-fight Sha arises, robberies and plunder multiply — Zi Bai Jue ).
Classical Quote 2: "蛇驚夢裡，皆緣內兌外乾" (Frightened by snakes in dreams — all because of Dui [7] inside and Qian [6] outside — Zhu Jie Fu ).
Timely: Powerful female leaders emerge. Military personnel win windfall luck. Successful careers in armed forces, security, law enforcement, and management.
Untimely: Armed robbery, violence, death by metal weapons. Brothers compete destructively — unhealthy rivalry. Disputes at work, lawsuits, surgery, traffic accidents. Head disease and mouth problems. Women go astray.
Period 9 Note: Strongly negative in Period 9. Both metals clash in a declining period. This is the most dangerous Metal combination currently. Must use Water to dissolve the Metal-Metal clash.
Health Concerns: Head injuries, lung disease, mouth disease, accidents involving metal or sharp objects. Surgical risks.
Cure/Enhancement: Flowing/still water (Blue Rhino amulet, salt water cure, or water bowl) to absorb the sharp Metal energy and prevent conflict escalation.
Element Relationship: Earth produces Metal (土生金 — supportive)
Classical Quote: "富並陶朱，斷是堅金遇土。六八武科發跡，否亦韜略榮身" (Wealth rivaling Tao Zhu; certainly strong metal meets earth. 6-8 achieves distinction through military examinations; or at minimum, gains glory through strategic wisdom — Zi Bai Jue ).
Classical Quote 2: "天臨山上家富貴" (Heaven above the mountain: the family achieves wealth and nobility — Yao Bian Fu ).
Timely: Rich and famous. Success in real estate, business ownership, and inheritance. Great authority and power. Father and sons gain wealth together. Father-son relationship is excellent. Civilian and military success. Favorable for all types of wealth sources (legal and strategic).
Untimely: Head, bone, kidney, and urinary tract disease. Widower; extinction of offspring. The previously mighty power structure crumbles, leading to isolation.
Period 9 Note: Still one of the stronger combinations despite both stars declining, as Star 8 carries residual Period 8 wealth. The Earth-Metal supportive relationship maintains structural integrity. Suitable for conservative investment and real estate in early Period 9.
Health Concerns: Head and bone disease, kidney and urinary problems in later untimely years.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth tones and crystal decorations; maintain clean, uncluttered space to preserve this combination's residual power.
Element Relationship: Fire conquers Metal (火剋金)
Classical Quote: "火照天門，必當吐血" (Fire illuminates the Heaven Gate; blood-spitting [tuberculosis] is inevitable — Xuan Ji Fu ).
Classical Quote 2: "九紫雖司喜氣，六會九而長房血症" (Although Nine Purple governs joyous energy, when Six meets Nine, the eldest branch suffers blood disease — Zi Bai Jue ).
Timely: "丁丙朝乾，貴客而有耄耋之壽" (When Fire [9] faces Heaven [6], noble guests arrive and the patriarch attains a very long life of 80+ years — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi). Great fortune and successful military career. Longevity for the elderly.
Untimely: Fire burns the Heaven Gate — unfilial, rebellious sons who curse their fathers. Blood-spitting tuberculosis. Brain disease, migraines. Lung cancer and serious respiratory failure. Son challenges father's authority; severe generational conflict.
Period 9 Note: Star 9 (Wang Qi in Period 9) clashes with Star 6 (declining Metal) — this creates the "Fire Burns Heaven Gate" effect. The elderly patriarch and lung health are vulnerable. Also represents sons rebelling against institutional authority. Requires Earth to absorb the Fire and protect the Metal.
Health Concerns: Tuberculosis, lung cancer, blood disease, head disease, brain tumors. Father and eldest son at severe health risk.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth element (yellow, terracotta, crystals) to absorb Fire and regenerate Metal (Fire→Earth→Metal cycle). Pi Yao amulet for the patriarch.
Star 7 (七赤) belongs to the Metal element, associated with the trigram Dui (兌 — Lake/Marsh), the youngest daughter , the mouth, lungs, and the quality of beauty, rhetoric, and the financial arts. Called "Po Jun" (破軍 — Broken Army), it is associated with destruction and warfare. When timely (Period 7, 1984-2003), it brought spectacular wealth. When untimely, it activates robbery, mouth disease, sexual scandals, and fire hazards (as Pre-Heaven Fire: 先天火).
Element Relationship: Metal produces Water (金生水)
Classical Quote: "金水多情，貪花戀酒" (Metal-water: deeply romantic, addicted to flowers [romance] and wine — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "雞交鼠而傾瀉，必犯徒流破敗" (Rooster [Metal/West] meets Rat [Water/North] in excess; must encounter exile and ruin — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: Romance luck (桃花運). Easy acquisition of wealth, particularly in entertainment and creative industries. Middle-aged man (1) and young woman (7) — when timely this indicates a charming and talented young female bringing prosperity.
Untimely: Flirtation, affairs with younger women. Armed robbery. Exile — residents forced to leave home (go to boarding school, work abroad, or imprisonment). Miscarriage. Gossip and malicious slander. Risk of animal bites and knife attacks.
Period 9 Note: Star 7 is untimely and retreating in Period 9. The Metal→Water supportive relationship with Star 1 (future Sheng Qi) gives this some moderate value. Good for creative talent development, but avoid overnight guests of opposite gender in this sector.
Health Concerns: Kidney and ear problems; venereal disease; hearing impairment in elderly. Miscarriage risk for pregnant women.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth element to absorb Metal energy and reduce its volatility. Keep sector quiet and well-lit.
Element Relationship: Earth produces Metal (土生金)
Classical Quote: "富並陶朱，斷是堅金遇土" (Wealth rivaling Tao Zhu; certainly strong metal meets earth — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "若坤配兌女，庶妾難投寡母之歡心" (If Earth mother [Kun] is paired with the Lake daughter [Dui], concubines cannot win the widowed mother's favor — Xuan Ji Fu ).
Timely: Under the Earlier Heaven Ba Gua, this combination forms Fire (先天火). Great fortune and wealth in Period 7. Mother (2) and youngest daughter (7) — two yin energies bring feminine power and wealth. Property businesses prosper.
Untimely: Poor relationship between mother and daughter; fights between females. Fire hazards. Homosexual or improper female affairs. Dysentery and cholera disease. Miscarriage. Women "chasing men away" from the household.
Period 9 Note: The Pre-Heaven Fire nature of 7-2 is volatile in a Fire period (Period 9). Star 9 (current Wang Qi) can easily ignite this combination. Watch carefully for fire hazards in this sector during Period 9.
Health Concerns: Fire hazards, dysentery, epidemic disease, female reproductive disorders, miscarriage.
Cure/Enhancement: Water element (blue, black, salt water cure) to prevent fire from being triggered. Keep area clean.
Element Relationship: Metal conquers Wood (金剋木)
Classical Quote: "三逢七臨生病，那知病愈遭官；七逢三到生財，豈知財多被盜" (When Three encounters Seven, illness arises; who knows that after recovery, legal trouble comes. When Seven encounters Three, wealth is generated; who knows that the wealth will be stolen — Zi Bai Jue ).
Timely: Business gains. Older man approaches younger woman with good result. Government officials and military personnel excel. Period 7 brought excellent wealth from this combination.
Untimely: Robbery, lawsuits, fraud, and financial losses through legal disputes. The master of the house suffers misfortune from "verbal" problems. Betrayal by trusted friends and family. Eye-related injuries. Blood- spitting (lung-liver clash). Limb injuries and disability.
Period 9 Note: Highly inauspicious in Period 9. Both stars declining and in elemental conflict. Avoid any water or fire feature here. Do not use this sector for financial planning or negotiations.
Health Concerns: Blood vomiting, lung and liver disease, eye injuries. Accidents from metal instruments. Risk of robbery and physical altercations.
Cure/Enhancement: Water element to buffer the Metal-Wood clash. Salt water cure or Blue Rhino facing outward.
Element Relationship: Metal conquers Wood (金剋木)
Classical Quote: "破軍居巽位，顛疾瘋狂" (Broken Army [Star 7] occupies the Wind palace [Star 4]: madness and mental illness erupt — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "長酉兮，閨帏不睦" (The elder [Xun/4] meets the Rooster [Dui/7]: the inner chambers are without harmony — Fei Xing Fu ).
Timely: Scholars and cultural figures hold power; intelligent, trustworthy people with strong academic influence. Financial accumulation through literary work.
Untimely: Lawsuit and broken marriage. Breathing problems and constant coughing. Two females (eldest daughter 4 and youngest daughter 7) at loggerheads. Difficult to conceive. Danger of violence in sexual contexts. Madness and mental collapse. Blood vomiting.
Period 9 Note: Both stars in rapid decline in Period 9. This is a severely weakened combination. Keep the area quiet and do not host important social events here.
Health Concerns: Respiratory disease, coughing, blood vomiting, liver damage. Mental illness and depression in occupants. Infertility risks.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth element (terracotta, crystals) to absorb Metal energy. Salt water cure facing outward.
Element Relationship: Metal + Metal (比和 — doubled metal energy)
Classical Quote: "交劍煞興，多劫掠" (When the Sword-fight Sha arises, robberies and plunder multiply — Zi Bai Jue ).
Timely: Military power, windfall luck. Period 7 brought enormous wealth from this combination — armed forces prosper and women leaders achieve great success.
Untimely: Same as 6-7: armed robbery, violence, jealousy, and extreme competition between brothers. The two Metal stars clash like crossed swords. Legal troubles and workplace disputes.
Period 9 Note: One of the most volatile combinations in Period 9. Both metals are declining and clashing. This area requires Water remedy immediately. Do not use as sleeping space, main entrance, or office.
Health Concerns: Head injuries, lung disease, mouth disease. Risk of violent altercations and accidents.
Cure/Enhancement: Water element (Blue Rhino and Elephant amulet, salt water cure). Avoid all sharp metal decorations in this zone.
Element Relationship: Metal + Metal (比和 — doubled)
Classical Quote: "破軍赤名，肅殺劍鋒之象" (Broken Army's crimson name embodies the killing severity of a sword's edge — Zi Bai Jue ).
Classical Quote 2: "兌缺陷而唇亡齒寒" (When Lake [Star 7] is defective, the loss of lips means the teeth go cold [isolation through loss of support] — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: Gourd-shaped external forms (外形有葫蘆之砂, 家出醫卜之人 — Fei Xing Fu) bring medical, divination, and fortune-telling success. Beautiful women and financial prosperity from legal/financial professions. Famous speakers and media personalities.
Untimely: Mouth disease, arguments, robbery, sex scandals. Men led astray by sweet-talking women. Two females together bring superficiality and small talk. Road accidents and surgical risks.
Period 9 Note: Double retreating Metal in Period 9. Excessive cold and cutting energy. Not suitable for any important use. Wear heart sutra scarf when entering this area frequently.
Health Concerns: Throat, lip, tooth, tongue, and lung disease. Gossip-related social damage. Road accidents.
Cure/Enhancement: Salt water cure and Blue Rhino. Water colors (blue, black) to drain the stagnant double Metal.
Element Relationship: Earth produces Metal (土生金 — supportive)
Classical Quote: "澤山為咸，少男之情屬少女" (Lake over Mountain [hexagram Xian/Influence]: the youngest son's affections belong to the youngest daughter — Xuan Ji Fu ).
Classical Quote 2: "胃入斗牛，積千箱之玉帛" (When the Stomach [Dui/7] enters Ox-Dipper [Xun/8 area], treasure chests of jade and silk accumulate — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: Good career in civilian and military professions. Wealth from real estate. Harmonious marriage. Healthy, bright children. Young man (8) and young woman (7) union — auspicious romantic and family energy. Success in romance and getting rich at a young age.
Untimely: Bankruptcy, marital quarrels, and quick separation after hasty marriage. Gynecological complications for women. Shady business practices and legal disputes.
Period 9 Note: Star 8 still carries residual Period 8 energy. The Earth→Metal support makes this one of the more stable of the declining combinations. Moderately useful for young married couples in early Period 9.
Health Concerns: Heart disease, gynecological problems for women in untimely periods. Young children may face health challenges.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth tones and crystals. Place family photos here to strengthen bonds.
Element Relationship: Fire conquers Metal (火剋金)
Classical Quote: "七九合轍，常遭回祿之災" (When Seven and Nine converge, fire disasters repeatedly strike — Zi Bai Jue ).
Classical Quote 2: "七赤為先天火數，九紫為後天火星，旺宮單遇，動始為殃" (Star 7 is Pre-Heaven Fire; Star 9 is Post-Heaven Fire. When they meet in a prosperous palace, only movement triggers disaster — Zi Bai Jue ).
Timely: Marriage, beautiful outcomes, artistic fame, reformers emerge. Family luck is good. Women are favored. Peach blossom luck flourishes.
Untimely: Whatever is earned will be depleted and returned. Fire hazards, inappropriate behavior, fatal accidents. Heart disease and difficulty accumulating lasting wealth. Pre-Heaven Fire (7) meets Post-Heaven Fire (9) — double fire is extremely volatile when stars are declining.
Period 9 Note: One of the most critical combinations to monitor in Period 9 — Star 9 (Wang Qi) ignites the Pre-Heaven Fire nature of Star 7. This creates "回祿之災" (fire disasters). Requires Earth as intermediary to absorb Fire and protect Metal (Fire→Earth→Metal cycle).
Health Concerns: Heart disease, lung disease, fire-related injuries, skin conditions from excessive heat.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth element (yellow crystals, terracotta, crystal globe) to absorb the Fire and regenerate the Metal. Avoid red colors, candles, and open flames here.
Star 8 (八白) belongs to the Earth element, associated with the trigram Gen (艮 — Mountain), the youngest son , the hands/spine/nose, and the quality of steadfastness and virtue. Called "Zuo Fu" (左輔 — Left Assistant), it was the ruling Wang Qi star of Period 8 (2004-2023). As we transition into Period 9, Star 8 shifts from Wang to Sheng-Qi (retreating) — still powerful but increasingly historical. It governs wealth from real estate, land, and hard work. Star 8 combinations represent the power of the previous era and their residual influence on the current chart.
Period 9 Context: Star 8 is now "retreating Qi" (退氣) — its power is fading but not gone. Combination with Star 9 (8-9 / 9-8) remains excellent. Combinations with Stars 1-4 and 6-7 are weakening progressively.
Element Relationship: Earth conquers Water (土剋水)
Classical Quote: "水淹鬼戶小兒死" (Water floods the ghost gate [Gen/8 = ghost gate]; young children perish — Yao Bian Fu ).
Classical Quote 2: "坤艮動見坎，中男絕滅不還鄉" (When Earth and Mountain encounter movement toward Kan [Water/Star 1], the middle son is destroyed and never returns home — Zhu Jie Fu).
Timely: Career success and financial achievement. Righteous and wealthy household members. The 8 earth star represents "ghost gate" and the 1 water star represents "hidden" — when activated auspiciously, this combination brings strong intuitive insight and spiritual awareness.
Untimely: Paranormal activities and disturbing dreams when this sector is dark and cluttered (the ghost gate image). Kidney stones (Star 8 = small stone; Star 1 = kidney). Loss of male descendants. Young children face illness and early death risk.
Period 9 Note: Star 8 retreating; Star 1 growing. This transition creates an interesting dynamic — the elder (8) is passing influence to the next generation (1). Useful for intergenerational business transitions. Keep this space bright to avoid the "ghost gate" phenomenon.
Health Concerns: Kidney stones, ear problems, reproductive system issues, disturbing dreams/insomnia.
Cure/Enhancement: Bright lighting and clear quartz crystals to dispel ghost-gate darkness. Metal amulets to mediate the Earth-Water clash.
Element Relationship: Earth + Earth (比和); Sum of Ten (8+2=10, 合十)
Classical Quote: "巨入艮坤，田連阡陌" (Ju [Star 2] enters Gen and Kun [Stars 8 and 2]: fields stretch for miles and miles — Xuan Ji Fu ).
Classical Quote 2: "丑未換局而出僧尼" (When Ox and Sheep exchange palaces, monks and nuns emerge from the household — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: The Sum-of-Ten (合十) relationship makes this highly auspicious when timely. High rank and authority. Great fortune from real estate and property. Young men prosper. Wealth accumulation through land.
Untimely: Loss of fortune, widowhood, single-parent household. Abdominal problems. Young men labor excessively for little reward. Family members renounce worldly life.
Period 9 Note: Both declining Earth stars. The Sum-of-Ten provides structural stability but the energy is fading. Real estate investments initiated in Period 8 under this combination will complete their cycle and require renewal strategy.
Health Concerns: Abdominal and digestive disease, spinal problems, widowhood/loneliness.
Cure/Enhancement: Metal wind chimes or singing bowl to move stagnant Earth energy and prevent excess Yin accumulation.
Element Relationship: Wood conquers Earth (木剋土)
Classical Quote: "碧星入艮卦，郭氏絕賈相之嗣" (The Jade star enters the Gen trigram [Star 8]: the Guo clan cuts off the merchant's lineage — Zhu Jie Fu).
Classical Quote 2: "八逢三、四，損小口" (When Eight encounters Three or Four, young children are harmed — Secret Texts).
Timely: Good relationship among brothers; harmony in the family. Smart and bright children with scholarship success. When timely, the He-Tu (河圖) connection of 3 and 8 produces literary and scholastic talent.
Untimely: Young children harmed, especially boys. Eldest son (3) clashes with youngest son (8) — brothers fight and fail to cooperate. No children (断嗣) or miscarriage risk. Suicide. Homosexuality tendencies.
Period 9 Note: Star 8 still has residual Period 8 power to moderate Star 3's aggression somewhat. However, this is a declining combination overall. Avoid placing children's bedroom here.
Health Concerns: Injuries to spine, fingers, legs, and back. Digestive problems, asthma. Young boys face health challenges.
Cure/Enhancement: Fire element (candles, red/purple objects) to bridge Wood-Earth gap (Wood→Fire→Earth cycle).
Element Relationship: Wood conquers Earth (木剋土)
Classical Quote: "山地被風，還生風疾" (The mountain-earth struck by wind: wind-illness (stroke/nervous disorders) returns — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "風戶見鬼墮胎亡" (In the wind household, ghostly encounters lead to miscarriage and death — Yao Bian Fu ).
Timely: Virtuous mother educates children successfully; wealth from agriculture, forestry, and livestock. Good wife and obedient sons. Period 8 benefited greatly from this combination for family harmony and academic achievement.
Untimely: Female dominance undermines patriarch. Bad husband-wife relationship. Teenager mental disorders. Young boys face illness and accidents — especially involving animals (tiger bites, dog bites, snake poison — Fei Xing Fu ). Miscarriage and fetal death.
Period 9 Note: Both stars in retreat. Young children in this sector are particularly vulnerable. Do not use as children's bedroom. Can preserve academic energy if properly remedied with Earth element.
Health Concerns: Stroke, nervous disorders, joint and bone problems, injuries from animals, miscarriage.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth crystals (citrine, smoky quartz) to stabilize. Avoid wind-generating items (fans, open windows) here when untimely.
Element Relationship: Earth produces Metal (土生金 — supportive)
Classical Quote: "八六文士參軍，武則異途擢用" (8-6: The scholar joins the military — or through non-traditional paths, achieves rapid promotion — Zi Bai Jue ).
Classical Quote 2: "武曲青龍，喜逢左輔善曜" (The Military Melody [Star 6] and Azure Dragon: joyfully encounters the Left Assistant [Star 8] — Zi Bai Jue ).
Timely: Same auspicious effect as 6-8. Rich and famous. Real estate success. Father and sons gain wealth together. Excellent for career advancement through non-traditional paths. Both civilian and military luck is strongly supported.
Untimely: Widower; extinction of offspring. Patriarch becomes isolated — "鰥夫豈有發生之機兆" (How can a widower find new opportunities for growth? — Xuan Sui Jing). Head, bone, and urinary disease.
Period 9 Note: Both stars in retreat. However, the Earth→Metal supportive relationship maintains structural integrity. Star 8's residual Period 8 power provides moderate stability. Useful for conservative, long-term investment strategies in early Period 9.
Health Concerns: Head and bone disease, spine problems, urinary tract issues. Patriarch's health weakens over time.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth crystals and clear space. Preserve this combination's residual energy through cleanliness and good ventilation.
Element Relationship: Earth produces Metal (土生金 — supportive)
Classical Quote: "山澤通氣，此少男之精結少女之胎也" (Mountain and Lake breathe the same Qi; the youngest son's essence forms life in the youngest daughter's womb — Xuan Sui Jing ).
Classical Quote 2: "甘羅發早，爻逢艮而配兌延年" (Gan Luo [child prodigy] matures early; when Gen [8] meets Dui [7] the life is extended — Zhu Jie Fu ).
Timely: Same effect as 7-8. Romance and wealth combined. Youngest son (8) and youngest daughter (7) in harmonious union — successful marriage and healthy children. Career success in both civilian and military fields. Real estate wealth.
Untimely: Bankruptcy and marital discord. Quick marriages end in quick separations. Gynecological complications. Shady practices and lawsuits.
Period 9 Note: The Earth→Metal support gives this combination moderate resilience. It remains one of the more functional declining combinations in early Period 9. Useful for new young families.
Health Concerns: Reproductive health for women, heart disease, digestive issues in later untimely periods.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth tones, crystals, and family symbols. Keep space warm and welcoming for relationship harmony.
Element Relationship: Earth + Earth (比和 — doubled; was Wang Qi of Period 8)
Classical Quote: "家有少亡，只為冲殘子息卦" (If the household has early deaths, it is because the progeny trigram [Gen/8] has been struck and damaged — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "艮傷殘而筋枯臂折" (When Gen [Star 8] is damaged and maimed: tendons dry up and arms break — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely (Period 8): Most auspicious combination of Period 8 (2004-2023). Tremendous wealth from real estate, exceptional career success, all-round good fortune in health, wealth, relationships, and opportunities. Everything prospers simultaneously.
Untimely (now in Period 9): Bankruptcy and bone disease as the doubled Earth star loses its Wang Qi power. The residual energy can still support if activated properly, but its peak is past. Children born into this space during Period 8 carry its blessings.
Period 9 Note: Star 8 is transitioning from Wang to Sheng. Double Star 8 sectors that were power centers in Period 8 are now slowly releasing their energy. They remain stable and safe but no longer generate new wealth at the same rate. Protect existing assets rather than chasing new ones here.
Health Concerns: Bone and joint disease, spinal injuries, nose problems. Young men may leave home and wander.
Cure/Enhancement: Maintain cleanliness and crystal decorations to preserve residual Period 8 energy. This sector will remain stable through approximately 2043.
Element Relationship: Fire produces Earth (火生土旺 — generative, prosperous)
Classical Quote: "八逢紫曜，婚喜重來" (When Eight encounters the Purple Luminary, wedding joy returns repeatedly — Zi Bai Jue ).
Classical Quote 2: "輔弼相輝，田園富盛，子孫繁衍" (Left Assistant [8] and Right Assistant [9] shine upon each other: fields and gardens flourish, descendants multiply abundantly — Secret Texts).
Timely: Tremendous wealth from real estate. Joy, festivities, marriage. Happy occasions multiply. The Land and Fire union generates enormous prosperity.
Untimely: 火炎土燥 (Fire scorches earth dry) — mental health issues, eye disease, fire hazards. The positive energy inverts when both stars lose their Wang Qi.
Period 9 Note: Excellent combination for Period 9 — Star 9 (Wang Qi) generates and supports Star 8 (retreating but still powerful). This is one of the best combinations for real estate, family wealth, and marriage in the current period. Equivalent to the former 8-8 in power. Place family bedroom, living room, or main wealth activation here.
Health Concerns: When severely untimely (later periods): eye disease, fire-related illness, mental issues in children.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth crystals, red/gold decor, and auspicious family symbols to maximize this combination's current Period 9 potency.
✨ Period 9 (2024-2043) — The Age of Fire: Star 9 (九紫右弼) is the ruling Wang Qi star of our current 20-year period. Every combination involving Star 9 carries peak potency during this cycle. Star 9 represents fire, the middle daughter (Li trigram 離), intelligence, fame, eyes, blood, and the heart. Its additional combinations below supplement the entries already covered above.
Element Relationship: Fire produces Earth (火生土)
Classical Quote: "陰神滿地成群，紅粉場中空快樂" (Yin spirits fill the place in droves; in the world of rouge and powder, pleasure is hollow — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "火見土而出愚鈍頑夫" (When Fire encounters Earth, stubborn and dull-witted men emerge — Fei Xing Fu ).
Timely: Requires diligence and building of good relationships — wealth and career improve gradually. Property and land businesses receive blessing. Zhong (中) connection of 2 and 9 brings moderate prosperity.
Untimely: Both yin stars together — too much feminine Yin energy. Widowhood risk. Hollow pleasures (gambling, womanizing) without substance. Stubborn and dull patriarch. Gynaecological problems for the mother. Fire scorches the Earth star causing psychological instability.
Period 9 Note: Star 9 (Wang Qi) feeds the declining Star 2 — this temporarily boosts the 2's weakening energy but also increases its illness-inducing properties. The combination can produce moderate success but at the cost of health. Monitor the 2-star's location carefully.
Health Concerns: Eye disease, gynaecological disease for women, digestive and spleen disorders, mental instability.
Cure/Enhancement: Metal elements to drain the Earth (Fire→Earth→Metal) and prevent pathological accumulation. Six copper coins or metal wind chimes.
Element Relationship: Wood nourishes Fire (木生火); He-Tu Metal pair (4+9)
Classical Quote: "木見火兮，定生聰明俊秀之子" (Wood meets fire: certainly produces an intelligent and outstanding child — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "巽陰就離，風散則火易熄" (Xun Yin [Wind/4] approaches Li [Fire/9]: when wind scatters, fire easily extinguishes — Xuan Ji Fu ).
Timely: When timely, produces intelligent, beautiful, and famous household members. Academic excellence and literary fame. Marriage into wealth. He-Tu pairing with Metal brings wealth through creative fields. Women in this sector benefit most ( "風火財旺，婦人受益" ).
Untimely: Conflicts between female members of the house. Inappropriate sexual affairs (two female energies — 4 is eldest daughter, 9 is middle daughter). Eye disease and fire hazards. Wind scatters Fire, undermining all gains. Loss of wealth and personnel.
Period 9 Note: Excellent combination for Period 9 — Star 4 (Wen Chang) feeds the Wang Qi Star 9. Top-tier for branding, media, visual arts, fashion, cosmetics, and beauty businesses. Writers, artists, and influencers thrive here.
Health Concerns: Eye disease (Star 9 = eyes), fire-related accidents, excessive Yang Fire constitution causing agitation and headaches.
Cure/Enhancement: Green plants and wooden elements to continuously feed the Fire (Wood→Fire). Creative workspace ideal here.
Element Relationship: Fire produces Earth (火生土 — feeds the disaster star)
Classical Quote: "值廉貞而頓見火災" (When the Lian Zhen [Star 5] star arrives, fire disasters suddenly appear — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "我生之而反被其災，為難產以致死" (I generate it [Earth], yet in return suffer its disaster: difficult labor leading to death — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely (Period 5 or 9 only): Intelligent and wise children; moderate financial benefit. The Fire energy of 9 stimulates Earth productivity.
Untimely: HIGHLY DANGEROUS — "Purple-Yellow Poison" (紫黃毒藥). Drug abuse, venereal disease, fire hazards, promiscuous behavior. Mental retardation in children. Stupid decisions leading to fatal outcomes. Fire generates Earth (5) causing catastrophic amplification of the 5 Yellow's destructive power.
Period 9 Note: Critical danger combination in Period 9 — Wang Qi Star 9 actively amplifies the 5 Yellow. This is more dangerous than 5-9 in the current period because Star 9 has maximum energy to feed the disaster star. Must suppress immediately with Metal.
Health Concerns: Fire diseases, inflammatory conditions, blood poisoning, venereal disease, drug overdose. Mental health crises. Eye disease and heart problems (Star 9 = heart/eyes).
Cure/Enhancement: Urgent Metal remedy : Six-rod metal wind chime, five-element pagoda, salt water cure. Never use Fire (red, candles) here — it strengthens the 5 Yellow catastrophically.
Element Relationship: Fire conquers Metal (火剋金)
Classical Quote: "火燒天而張牙相鬥，家生罵父之兒" (Fire burns Heaven, baring teeth in battle: the family breeds children who curse their fathers — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Classical Quote 2: "天門見火翁嗽死" (Fire at Heaven's Gate: the elder/patriarch coughs and dies — Yao Bian Fu ).
Timely: "丁丙朝乾，貴客而有耄耋之壽" — when timely, noble guests visit and the patriarch achieves longevity of 80+ years. Great fortune, career success, respect. Military and government achievement.
Untimely: Fire destroys the Heaven Metal — unfilial and rebellious children. Tuberculosis and blood-spitting. Brain disease, migraines. Lung cancer and serious respiratory failure. Eldest branch suffers blood disease ( "六會九而長房血症" ).
Period 9 Note: Active danger in Period 9 — Star 9 (Wang Qi Fire) actively burns Star 6 (declining Metal). Elderly men and the "patriarch energy" of the household are at risk. Lungs and respiratory health require monitoring.
Health Concerns: Lung cancer, blood disease, head injuries, brain disease, coughing and respiratory failure.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth element (yellow crystal, terracotta) to absorb Fire and regenerate Metal (Fire→Earth→Metal). Pi Yao amulet for the patriarch figure.
Element Relationship: Fire conquers Metal (火剋金); Pre-Heaven Fire (7) meets Post-Heaven Fire (9)
Classical Quote: "七赤為先天火數，九紫為後天火星，旺宮單遇，動始為殃，煞處重逢，靜亦肆虐" (Star 7 is Pre-Heaven Fire; Star 9 is Post-Heaven Fire. When they meet in a prosperous palace, only movement triggers disaster. When they meet at a sha location, even stillness brings violence — Zi Bai Jue ).
Classical Quote 2: "午酉逢而江湖花酒" (When Horse [Fire/South] meets Rooster [Metal/West]: wandering, romance, and wine become obsessions — Xuan Kong Mi Zhi ).
Timely: Marriage and beautiful outcomes; artistic fame; reformers emerge. Family luck favorable; women thrive. Peach blossom luck (romance and social connections).
Untimely: Fire of depletion — whatever is earned is depleted. Fire hazards. Promiscuous behavior. Cardiac problems. Lung disease. Blood disease. Two females (middle daughter 9 and youngest daughter 7) in pure Yin combination: risk of lineage ending.
Period 9 Note: Critical in Period 9 — Wang Star 9 ignites the Pre-Heaven Fire of Star 7 . The "回祿之災" (fire of depletion) is at maximum intensity. Do not place candles, stoves, or red decor here. Earth is urgently required as fire-absorber.
Health Concerns: Heart disease, lung disease, fire-related injuries, blood disease, eye disease. Two-female pure Yin risk of family decline.
Cure/Enhancement: Earth element urgently needed: crystal globe, yellow/amber crystals, terracotta objects. No open flame or fire-colored decor.
* All interpretations must be verified against the Luan Tou (external landforms) before making any Feng Shui assessment. The 81 combinations provide the Li Qi (理氣) layer; without corresponding form analysis, they remain theoretical.