How to Apply Ba Gua Mirror in Feng Shui

 

 

Among all the feng shui cure, ba gua mirror is one of the most popular item that has been recommend in many feng shui books and web sites. Primarily it is used to counteract the sha chi in feng shui.

 

The octagon shape represents the eight directions (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW). On the surface it has engraved with the eight gua (乾, 坤, 震, 巽,坎,離, 艮,兌) of the Early Heaven Ba Gua which represents the eight natural phenomena; namely the sky, land, thunder, wind, water, fire, mountain and lake [天, 地, 雷, 風, 水, 火, 山, 澤]. Simply put, it is the combination of yin/yang, five elements and I-Ching (Book of Changes),and it is primarily used as feng shui cure item to counteract the sha chi.

 

Generally it comes in three designs, one is plain without any mirror, one come with the convex mirror and one come with the concave mirror. Each one has its own feng shui function:

 

1. Ba gua with convex mirror - this is used to reflect and dispersed the sha chi from the inauspicious luan tao facing the windows and doors of the house. For example, electrical post, T-junction road, sharp corners from other buildings and transformer tower etc., which will cause conflicts, health problems and accidents to the household.

 

2. Ba gua with concave mirror - this is used to attract and contain the chi field which is escaping from the house. For example, if the main door of the house is facing a staircase going downwards (referred as rolling water sha 捲簾水 in feng shui), this will cause the chi inside escaping from the house and will cause unsteady luck and money loss. Therefore, hanging this ba gua mirror on the top frame of the door will help to draw back the escaping chi.... :-)

 

3. Plain ba gua without any mirror - this is normally used when the entrance door is facing the yearly Tai Sui. Most of the feng shui masters will recommend using a metal ba gua in this application.

 

Guidelines to follow when hanging the ba gua mirror:
 
- Since the main purpose of ba gua mirror is to counteract the sha chi coming from the outside environment (luan tao), therefore it must only hang outside the house. If hanging the ba gua inside the house, it will cause harm than good.

 

- the correct location for hanging the ba gua mirror is at the upper middle part of either the window or door, with the proper orientation of the chien gua at the top and the kan gua at the bottom. It is not necessary to face directly at the sha chi.

 

- do not hang the ba gua mirror on the door itself, because this will obstruct the positive chi entering into the house.

 

- if there is no available space on top of the door to hang the ba gua mirror due to the house construction, the ba gua mirror can install on the two top corners of the door with one ba gua at each corner. This is referred as "arch chi rectification method" [拱氣化沖法] in feng shui which is very effective in counteract the sha chi. However, if there are space on top of the door to hang the ba gua mirror, it is not recommend to use this method together with the regular position of the ba gua mirror, as this will cause adverse effects.

 

Lastly, the ba gua mirror shall not face directly to the door and window of your neighbor, this will create conflicts and hostile relationship with your neighbors and also between the members of the household.

 

 

 

2014 Annual Flying Star Feng Shui Predictions and Remedies

SE                       3	South                     8       Grand Duke 太歲	SW                    1
East                        2	Center                        4	West                    6
NE                        7	North                         9   Three Sha 三煞   Year Break 歲破	NW                    5

 

Well, it is the time again that I will post my annual predictions of feng shui and its remedies for the 2014 Annual Flying Stars. Before I go ahead, I wish all my readers a Healthy and Prosperous 2014, Year of the Horse!

 

Center Palace

In 2014, the annual number 4 star flies to the center palace. Since this star is referred as the scholar star in XKFSFS that means it will bring scholar luck and cultural frame.

The number 4 star is associated with the “sun” kua and this kua is related with the wind, which implies this year there will be many typhoons and hurricanes. Furthermore, since its element is wood; it will destroy the earth element of the number 5 earth base star at the center palace. This implies the opportunities of earth quakes.
Furthermore, [5, 4] combination also denotes skin, stomach, nervous system problems, breast cancer and infectious disease. I will advise readers to be careful when travelling in 2014 accordingly!

The appropriate feng shui cure to neutralize the conflicts between the earth and wood element is to place a red color carpet at the center of the house.

East Sector

In 2014, the annual number 2 star flies to the East sector. This star will cause conflicts, gossips and law suits. When it combine with the number 3 base star, [2, 3] combination is referred as “bull fighting sha”; this will cause law suits, conflicts in the family especially between husband and wife, mother and son.

The wood element of the number 3 star will enhance the energy of the number 2 earth star which will cause health problems, especially to the digestion system, skin, and hands and feet; and it will mostly affect the eldest son in the family. Therefore, it is important that every household must apply feng shui cure at the East sector of the house especially if the entrance door, bedroom door or the bed is located at this sector. The proper feng shui cure is to hang 8 old Chinese coins and a metal Wu Lo at the East area of the house.

Again, since the wood element will destroy the earth element in this scenario, this also implies the opportunities of earth quakes. Therefore, be careful when travelling to the Eastern countries.

South sector

In 2014, the annual number 8 star flies to the South sector. The number 8 star is the most auspicious star in Period Eight (2004 – 2023). This star will brings wealth, good fortune, promotion and marriage. If the entrance door or the bedroom is located in this sector, the household will enjoys good fortune without the need of applying any feng shui enhancement. For other rooms which are located at the South sector, you can place a container of water and add 6 old Chinese coins and 8 pieces of white jade in the water to enhance the positive chi of the number 8 star.
However, the 2014 “tai sui” is also located at the South sector. Therefore, if the entrance door is located at the South sector, you need to hang a metal ba gua on top of the door to counteract the sha chi of the “tai sui” star. Also, it is important to avoid any major construction works or digging of ground in the South sector, otherwise it will cause bad fortune and health issues.

West sector

In 2014, the annual number 6 star flies to the West sector. The number 6 star will brings money luck and promotions especially if the entrance door is located at this sector. In this case, you can place a water fountain beside the door to enhance the positive chi of the number 6 star.

On the other hand, with its combination with the number 7 base star, the combination [6, 7] is referred as “sword fighting sha” in Xuan Kong Flying Star feng shui. This implies robbery, conflicts and accidents. Furthermore, the scenario of two conflicting metal stars also implies bone, mouth and breathing problems.

The proper feng shui cure is to place a container with water to dissipate the conflicting energy of the metal element. Also, try to avoid sharp metal objects in this sector and make certain that doors and windows are secured to prevent any burglary.

North sector

In 2014, the annual number 9 star flies to the North sector. The number 9 star is referred as the future timely star in Period Eight (2004 -2 023) and when combine with the number 1 future luck star, the [9, 1] combination will brings romance, wealth, venture and baby conceiving luck. You can place a green or blue color carpet to enhance the effects.

On the other hand, [9, 1] combination also call for eye disease or loss of money. Therefore, be caution when travelling to the Northern countries as tourists.

In 2014, the “three sha” star is located at the North sector. Try to avoid major construction or digging of ground in this sector, otherwise, it will cause law suits, accidents or operations.

In addition, the 2014 “year break” star is also located at this sector. If there is any major construction works in this sector, it will cause accidents or even death!

Thus, based on the above, besides avoiding any major construction works in the North sector, I will also recommend avoiding placing items that will creates movement or sounds in this sector.

If the main entrance is located at this sector, I will recommend placing a pair or three numbers of metal Chi Lin beside the door facing outside to counteract the sha chi from the "three sha" star.

SE sector

In 2014, the annual number 3 star flies to the SE sector. This star will bring conflicts, law suits and gossips. If the entrance door or bedroom is located at this sector, besides being cautious in words and deeds, I will recommend placing a red carpet or a red light which is always on at this sector to counteract this untimely star.

The combination of the number 3 star and the number 4 base star also implies the possibilities of improper affairs especially if the bedroom is located at the SE sector. The feng shui cure for this ill effect is to place a pair of metal Chi Lin at this sector.

NE sector

In 2014, the annual number 7 star flies to the NE sector. This star will bring thieves and robbery. Therefore, if the entrance door or windows is located at this sector, security measures are required and also I will recommend placing a container with water or a black color carpet beside the door as feng shui remedies; and avoid having too much metal element objects at this sector to counteract the sha chi of the untimely 2014 number 7 metal star.

SW sector

In 2014, the annual number 1 star flies to the SW sector. This timely star will bring career, romance and wealth luck. If the entrance door is located at this sector, the household will enjoy promotions, romance and scholar achievement.

This is also the “beach blossom” sector in 2014, if the bedroom is located at this sector, placing a cup of water beside the bed will enhance its effects.

Since the number 2 star represents skin, stomach, abdominal, ears and excretion system, the conflicts between the number 1 water star and the number 2 earth star will cause the above health issues. Therefore, I will recommend placing a metal Wu Lo or a pair of metal Chi Lin to counteract the sha chi; and at the same time it will creates a auspicious generating cycle of earth bears metal and metal carries water to enhance the number 1 water star. Another thing to keep in mind is  to avoid brown or yellow color items in this sector.

NW sector

The 2014, the annual number 5 star flies to the NW sector. Under the Xuan Kong Flying Star feng shui, the number 5 earth star is the most vicious star among the 9-stars and it is very powerful in Period Eight (2004 -2023). This star will cause accidents and serious health problems in the head, mouth, and bone, heart, blood disease or even death especially if the entrance door, kitchen and bedrooms are located in this sector. Therefore, every household must apply feng shui cures in the NW sector in 2014.

The effective cure to counteract the sha chi of the number 5 star is to hang 6 old Chinese coins or a copper painting at this sector. Furthermore, it is important not to perform major construction works at this sector. For minor repair works, it must use an auspicious day and time to do it or start from other areas first.

Since the number 5 star is located at the NW sector and the NW is “chien” kua, this implies that people born in the following years with ming kua of number 6 will be affected:

For men – 1922, 1931, 1940, 1949, 1958, 1967, 1976, 1985, 1994, 2003, 2012

For women – 1919, 1928, 1937, 1946, 1955, 1964, 1973, 1982, 1991, 2000, 2009

Therefore, my advice to the above people is to avoid arguments or conflict with other people, reduce squander, working hard, mind your own business and be careful when travelling. Lastly, by wearing metal accessories will improve the luck in 2014!