Blamed this on Bad Hong Kong's Feng Shui?

Recently I have watched an interesting Youtube video that I want to share with my readers. In essence, this is a conspiracy theory accusing the Chinese Government is using Feng Shui to destroy the prosperity of Hong Kong, causing all the current riots and problems. In which it has been going on for more than half a year and have no quick ending in the new year!

 I do not want to discuss any political matters in this blog site so that I will concentrate on some of its reasoning in Feng Shui aspects.

The chief complaint is the Government put up two recent "symbolic" structures that have been causing all the problems primarily based on the ideas of "luan tao" Feng Shui [巒頭风水].

 The first one is a massive structure used to divert the traffic in the central business district for whatever reason. This structure intends to look like a poisonous serpent head, and the flow of traffic around it looks exactly toxic fume split out from the serpent's mouth (see picture 1).

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The second one is the Hong Kong observation wheel at the AIA Vitality Park, located at a prime piece of land facing the Harbor. According to the so-called Feng Shui observation, which referred to as a "pearl" [明珠] (see picture 2 below).

The third structure mentioned in this context is the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Interestingly, many Feng Shui masters in Hong Kong claimed it looks like a turtle [靈龜]. (see picture 3). So, the Feng Shui theory behind the existence of these three massive structures is that it resembled of the phenomenon the poisonous serpent, the turtle is fighting for the "pearl," which causes much havoc and destruction in Hong Kong!

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Whether it makes sense or not, I will leave my readers to decide. Here I want to offer my few cents of observation in this discussion.

Technically speaking, we do have the concept of "calling out the symbol and representation" [ 呼形喝象] of a particular landscape formation or a physical form and structure in Feng Shui, which is a fundamental idea in "luan tao" Feng Shui [巒頭凤水]. It contains three elements which are "shape" [形], "meaning" [意], "chi" [氣]. In this case, the traffic diversion structure looks like a poisonous serpent's head ("shape," "meaning"). The flow of the traffic in front of the structure looks similar to the toxic fume splitting out from the serpent's mouth (" chi").

One thing I want to point out is the above based on imaginative and abstract observations by the Feng shui masters. A typical example of this idea is the formation of the Four Celestial Animals, i.e. green dragon on the left [左青龍], white tiger on the right [右白虎], red phoenix at the front [前朱雀], the black turtle at the rear [后玄武].

In my personal opinion, I believe that the observation wheel does have some Feng Shui implications in this instance. The moving of the wheel represents the chi is scattered, which considered not auspicious. If my readers are interested in this topic, you can refer to another article on my blog site when I am commenting on the Feng Shui of the new Apple's headquarter.

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2020 Annual Flying Stars' Forecast

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Every year-end, I have been asked by many of my blog site's followers regarding the annual flying stars' forecast because it has maximum effects on the feng shui of the house. Therefore, presenting below is 2020 annual flying stars feng shui analysis, hopefully, by following my recommendations that all my readers enjoy a much prosperous and healthy new year!

Firstly, in 2020, the "Taisui" [太歲] locate in the North, and the "Suipo" [歲破] star positioned in the South sector.  If your home or office has renovation works done at these areas in 2020, it requires appropriate feng shui measures to prevent ill fortune and accidents, such as choosing an auspicious day and time to commence the works. ( free assist with this matter upon email request ).

East sector [正東方]

In 2020, the annual number 5 yellow star [五黃廉貞星] flies to the East. This star considers as one of the most vicious stars which bring severe effects in terms of health, career and wealth luck. Therefore, significant building or renovation works shall avoid preventing illness, severe accidents and misfortune., or even death! If your main entrance, bedroom or kitchen is located in this area, and there is the corresponding external physical "sha chi" [形煞] (for example, a sharp corner from buildings or major construction or digging works), this year requires a particular feng shui cure to counteract its effects.

My recommendations:

Fortunately, since the element of the East is wood, it dissipates some energy of the number 5 yellow star. Nonetheless, this area must avoid too many activities, do not put too many red or yellow colour items. Like I have been recommending in all my previous forecasts, the most effective cure is to hang six old Chinese coins in this area. (By the way, you can reuse the coins that you have used for the previous year if you have clean the coins with slat water and dry under the sun for 24 hours) If the East is the entrance area in the house, I suggest putting a grey or white colour carpet under the door and hang a metal wind chime or copper clock in the entrance area as a feng shui remedy.

South sector [正南方]

In 2020, the annual number 2 black star [二黑巨門土星] locate at the South. Since the element of the South is fire, it further enhances the energy of the number 2 earth star. This star causes serious health problems for the family members, especially the eldest son. Again if your main entrance, bedroom door, bed and kitchen located in this area, an effective feng shui cure is paramount.

My recommendations:

In 2020, avoid red colour or fire element objects in this area of the house or office. My hearty recommendation is to hang 8 old Chinese together with a metal Wu-lo in this area to counteract the ill effects of this star.

West sector [正西方]

In 2020, the annual number 9 purple star [九紫右弼星] flies to the West. This star brings happiness, marriage, people and wealthy luck, which also means that this is the romance [桃花位] area in 2020. Therefore, it is auspicious to use as entrance, sitting, sleeping or office area.

My recommendations:

I suggest putting a "Chi-lin" [麒麟] in this area to promotes its effects. Also, bright golden red colour objects or red light is useful feng shui arrangement in this area. I recommend adding a broadleaf green plant to enhance the number 9 fire star. If any of my readers seeking some romance luck, putting 9 numbers of red flowers in the West corner of the bedroom room help! 

North sector [正北方]

In 2020, the annual number 3 jade star [三碧祿存星] locate at the North. Since the element of North is water, it enhances the energy of the number 3 wood star. This star causes arguments, conflicts or even lawsuits. If the bedroom located in this area, the possibility of quarrels between husband and wife is imminent.

My recommendations:

Avoid any fish tank, water features like fountain and green plants in this area because water enhances the number 3 wood star.  An effective cure that I used in many of my clients is a red colour light (must be on 24/7). If your entrance door locates in the North area of the house, putting a red or purple colour carpet under the door is a good measure.

North-East sector [東北方]

In 2020, the annual number 1 white star [一白貪狼星] flies to the North East. Under the Xuan Kong Flying Star feng shui, the area where the number 1 water star located is considered a "peach-blossom" position [挑花位]. Thus, if any of my readers want to enhance their romance luck in 2010, an appropriate feng shui arrangement does the trick! This star favours career, fame and side-money [偏財] fortune. Unfortunately, since the element of the North East is earth, it causes conflicts with the number 1 water star, consequently, affecting its effects.

My recommendations:

If you want to attract romance luck, you can put a bottle or cup of water in the North-East corner of the bedroom. One useful enhancement is putting one dark pebble in a circular container with water. Also, putting metal objects like six old Chinese coins in this area also enhances the effects of the number 1 water star. Lastly, this is also the auspicious area for fish tank or water feature in 2020.

North-West sector [西北方]

In 2020, the annual number 8 white star [八白左辅星] flies to the North West. Among the nine stars in Xuan Kong Flying Star feng shui, this star is the most auspicious and brings tremendous money, fertility and purchase of property luck. Since the North West represents the male household in the family, it implies that he enjoyed a very prosperous new year. Another important note is that the metal element of the North West enhances the number 8 earth star [宮星相生]. In other words, North West considered the wealth sector of the house in 2010. Congratulations if your main entrance door located in this area!

My recommendations:

To activate the energy of the number 8 earth star, I recommend putting a purple crystal ball or red carpet in this area. Avoid green plants and clutter, and keep it clean and bright in this area. Activities and movements are also appropriate; for example, putting a piece of electric equipment in this area is also a good idea. One caution is to avoid fish tan or water wheel/fountain in this area as water destroys the earth element of the number 8 star.  

South-West sector [西南方]

In 2020, the annual number 4 green star [四绿文昌星] flies to the South West. This star governs wisdom, career and scholar luck. If possible, by arranging the child study desk facing this direction brings great study and examination luck.  Besides, putting an appropriate cure in this area improves career, noble people [貴人] and promotion luck.

My recommendations:

Unfortunately, since the element of the South West is earth, it destroys the wood element of the number 4 wood star, which reduces its effects. Therefore, effective feng shui cure and enhancement require in this area in 2020.

I recommend putting four bamboo plants in a container filled with clean water and a metal feng shui pagoda [文昌塔] in this area as a feng shui arrangement. Since water enhances the wood, therefore, houses with South West or North facing the entrance enjoy most of the auspicious effects from this star in 2020.

South-East sector [東南方]

In 2020, the annual number 6 white star flies to the South-East. This star brings side-money luck, great people luck, promotional luck, especially those working in the military or disciplined profession. Nevertheless, the element of South-East is that wood creates conflicts with the metal element of the number 6 star. Proper feng shui arrangements bring favourable results while an incorrect arrangement brings misfortune. Be aware!

My recommendations:

The most important thing to keep in mind is avoiding green plants; fish tank in this area as water dissipates the metal element of the number 6 star. I recommend hanging one or three-string of five old Chinese coins [五帝錢] in this area. Also, since the number 6 star brings "stagecoach" effects in feng shui, if you are seeking to change for a new job, moving to a new house or immigration, you can put a metal horse figurine (facing the entrance area) in this area.  Anyone who interested in this topic, please refer to my other article regarding the "stagecoach star." http://netgent1-creativelife.blogspot.com/search/label/%22stagecoach%20star%22

Center Palace [中官]

In 2020, the annual number 7 purple star [七赤破軍星] locates at the center palace. This star represents the loss of fortune, breakup of a relationship or partnership, accidents and warfare, since the element of the center is the earth, which enriches the metal element of the number 7 metal star, thus this favour those work in the art and entertainment profession in 2020.

My recommendations:

Avoid putting sharp objects or displays like knife, sword and scissors in this area. Also, always maintain this area clean and free of debris. I recommend putting a pair of metal "Chi lin" [麒鱗] in the center of the house as the proper feng shui arrangement in 2020.

My friendly advice

Firstly, I want to emphasize that an effective feng shui cure does not need to be massive or overdone. The principle of "less is more" shall apply. Secondly, under feng shui practice, the 2020 new year starts on Feb 5, 2020 [立春日]. Therefore, all the feng shui cures/enhancements for the 2020 annual flying stars must complete before this date.

Lastly, I wish all my readers and followers a Prosperous, Healthy and Happy 2020, the year of the mice [庚子鼠年]!

2019 Annual Flying Star Forecast (Part 2)

2019 Annual Flying Star Forecast (Part 2)

In this second part of my forecast, I am going to provide some of my brief forecast on different countries of the world based on the concept of “big tai chi” where China positioned at the center palace of the natal chart:

1. China – since the auspicious annual number 8 star located in the center, it is considered as “imprisoned,” which indicates that its economic development will be hindered by the US – Chian trade war. Things will only improve in the later part of the year. The stock and property market will have turbulence, especially in February and August.

There is also the possibility of food poisoning and digestive diseases.

With the combination with the number 8 Period star [8,8] combination, China will have noticeable improvement and positive results in its the war against corruption both in the public and the private sector.

2. Taiwan – it is located in the SE sector where the annual number 7 star positioned. It has formed a [7,7] combination with the Period star, which indicates the possibility of conflicts, fire hazards, and war. Therefore, based on the current situations where its president is siding with the US government to putting pressure on China on Taiwan’s independent proposal. If things not handled carefully, I am afraid that it will cause military conflicts in this area!

3. The USA – The US is positioned in the East sector from China, this year the annual number 6 star flies to this sector. It formed a [6,6] combination with the Period star which brings lawsuits (impeachment may be and the Boeing 737 Max clash), loss of life and accidents based on human factors. It also reflects that the policy of President Donald Trump will cause severe tearing apart of the country. The overall economy will slide southwards due to the unclear factors of the trade war with China and the Nordic countries.

The annual number 6 star will also form [6,3] combination with the base star, this reflects the possibilities of small scale military repression in Iran, North Korea, China south sea and Taiwan Straits.

Luckily, there is no indication that it will turn into major military conflicts. Another possibility is Donal Trump will have operation procedure due to health issues. Nonetheless, looking fast forward, things will not be that promising for the United States next year (2020), due to the fact that the vicious 2020 number 5 star will fly to the East! 

4. Japan – Like the USA, Japan is also located in the East sector of China based on the “big tai chi” map. With the influence of the annual number 6 star, this indicates that its government will ambitiously increase its military spending to improve its international image. Japan will also benefit from the trade war between the USA and China especially its investment in China.

On the other hand, to a certain extent, the effects of the annual number 6 star may cause the loss of its F35A fighter jet during a training flight.

5. North Korea and Korea – Both of these countries located in the NE sector from China, where the annual number 2 illness star is positioned. This indicates there is a good chance of epidemic diseases. 

Most likely the North Korea leader will have health issues. Also, it also suggests that the “zero nuclear” agreement with the USA will have difficulty carrying out and the USA sanctions still hinder its economy.

With the annual 2 star combined with the number 8 base star [2,8] in this sector, it implies that there will be an improvement of the relationship between North Korea and Korea.

6. Canada -  Canada is also located in the NE sector. Therefore it's economy will see a retraction. Furthermore, with the influence of the annual number 2 star, its leader has caught between the trade war between China and the United States, and because of its involvement in the oppression of the Chinese corporation Huawei, it will suffer a tremendous economic loss due to the punishment response from the Chinese government. Nonetheless, there is a possibility that the detention of Huawei’s CFO situation will settle around May, then it's economic conditions will improve in the latter part of the year after spending a lot of the effort to enhance the strategic relationship with China.

There is the possibility of epidemic disease outbreak in the summer months. I will caution the parents to have their children vaccinated as urged by the government just in case.

7. South East Asia – This part of the world located in the  SW sector where the vicious annual number 5 star is located. It forms the [2,5] combination which implies the loss of life. My concern is there may be some continuation of the tsunami which hit Indonesia in December last year. Therefore, I will caution those who will visit Indonesia, Philippine, Thailand, and Malazia to be careful when they are around the sea and beaches.

8. Australia and New Zealand – Both countries positioned in the South sector of China where the annual number 3 star located. Since this star will bring conflicts, this has created the situation that both countries are involved with the oppression of Huawei Global 5G business, which resulting of retaliation action from the Chinese government by canceling the import of metal mineral, coal, and agricultural products from Australia, which has a severe effect on its economy and employment market. Nonetheless, I can foresee things will improve in the latter part (September)of the year.

9. The Middle East – These countries positioned in the West sector of China. This year, the annual number 1  water star flies to this sector. Since the Middle East countries located in the hot zone, it produces an effect of conflict between fire and water; which implies that the extremist military group will military conflicts to control the region as the United States announced that it would withdraw its military presence in the area. Therefore, I will caution my readers to be careful when planning to visit this part of the world.

10. Europe – Europe also positioned in the West sector from China. Since its weather is more in the cold zone, its economy will anticipate improvement after April as enhanced by the number 1 water star. Also, the demonstration of the people in Europe will subside around September this year. Also, there is the possibility that the Europian countries will face another wave of the refugee crisis from the Middle East. Despite the above problems, its economy will start to recover.

11. Russia – Russia positioned in the North sector of China, this year the number 4 star flies to this sector. Since this is a wood element star, it will enhance by the water element of the North. Thus, it will enjoy some economic improvement even Russia. Even tough facing strong sanctions from The United States and the European Union. Its economy will further enhance by the exporting of oil, natural gas, and agricultural products and advanced technology to China.

2019 Annual Flying Star Forecast (Part 1)

Being chased by numerous emails from many of my clients and faithful followers of this blog site, I am now going to post the annual flying stars forecast for the coming Chinese New Year (2019 己亥年, year of the pig) as requested!

In 2019, the number 1 star (一白贪狼星) will fly to the West sector; the number 2 star (二黑巨門星) will fly to the NE sector. The number 3 star (三碧祿存星) will fly to the South sector. The number 4 star (四绿文昌星) will fly to the North sector. The number 5 star (五黄廉貞星) will fly to the SW sector. The number 6 star (六白武曲星) will fly to the East sector. The number 7 star (七赤破軍星) will fly to the SE sector. The number 8 star (八白左輔星) will fly to the center palace, and the number 9 star (九紫右弼星) will fly to the NW sector.

Based on the above chart, we can see that the center palace, West and NW are the auspicious sectors, while the SW, NE, and South are the inauspicious sectors in the coming new year. Therefore, proper Feng Shui cure and enhancement must be placed at these sectors in every home especially where the main entrance, bedroom, and the kitchen locate; to ensure that we can enjoy a prosperous, safe and healthy 2019. I will list below my forecast and Feng Shui recommendation for each sector:

1. East sector

In 2019, the number 6 star will locate in the East sector. This star will bring money and promotional luck especially those who work in the military or law enforcement profession. Since its metal element will clash with the wood element of the East sector, any wrong Feng Shui placement will create accidents and misfortune. Nonetheless, when useful Feng Shui enhancements properly enhance this sector, the number 6 metal star will certainly bring career and money luck.

My recommendation: avoid too many green plants, fish tank or water feature at this sector of since water will dissipate the metal energy of the number 6 metal star. Preferably, placing metal element object in the East sector will enhance its positive chi, for example, 6 old Chinese coins, metal wind chime or yellow crystal ball.

2. South sector

In 2019, the number 3 wood star will fly to the South sector. This star will cause conflicts and argument, and its effect will further enhance by the fire element of the South sector. If the main entrance and bedroom located in this sector, this will cause an argument between husband and wife, and disobedience from the children at home and poor school works.

My recommendation: If the entrance door locates in the South sector, you can place a red color floor mat. Also, fire element objects will help to dissipate the wood energy of the number 3 star. My personal favorite feng shui cure is a red color light (it must be on 24/7).

On the other hand, try to avoid green plants or fish tank in this sector because this will enhance the energy of the number 3 star,

3. West sector

In 2019, the number 1 water star will fly to the West sector. This star will bring romance, noble-man, and career luck, and it will enhance by the metal element of the West sector. If your main entrance is in this area, it is vital to apply appropriate Feng Shui enhancement to improve your career and money luck especially for my those who are investing in the stock market, while if the bedroom is in this area, then it will bring romance luck in 2019.

My recommendation: I will suggest placing water element objects in this sector to enhance the number 1 star. For example, put one (1) black color stone in a round metal container filled with water.

4. North sector

In 2019, the number 4 wood star will fly to the North sector. This star will bring scholar and noble-man luck. Its energy will enhance the water element of the North sector. Therefore, if proper Feng Shui enhancement place in this area, you will enjoy good scholar luck and harmonious family relationship. On the other hand, try to avoid sharp metal objects in this area as metal will destroy wood.

My recommendation: Again my personal favorite Feng Shui item is four (4) luck bamboo stems in a vase filled with water. Also, placing a scholar pagoda (文昌塔) will also help.

5. NE sector

In 2019, the number 2 earth star will fly to the NE sector. Since the element of NE is earth, it will further enhance the energy of this star which will bring severe illness and poor health, i.e., the ill effect of this star is potent in 2019. It is imperative we have proper and practical Feng Shui cure in placed in the NE sector of every home. Also, avoid significant construction work in this area, if the work is vital, then make sure to use an auspicious day and time to commence the action.

My recommendation:

Avoid fire element objects and colors in this area. The most effective Feng Shui cure is to use metal element objects to dissipate the earth energy of the number 2 earth star. For example, eight (8) old Chinese coins, metal wind chime or metal Chi Lin or Wu Lo will be sufficient to do the job. If your entrance door, study or kitchen is in the NE area of the house, you can add a grey or white color doormat.

6. SE sector

In 2019, the number 7 metal star will fly to the SE sector. This star will bring conflict, lawsuits, and accidents especially automobile accidents. Its metal element will clash with the wood element of the SE sector which is not auspicious. Thus proper Feng Shui remedies are required in 2019 to avoid any of the above misfortune.

My recommendation:

The most effective countermeasure is to apply water element objects to dissipate the metal chi of the number 7 star. My suggestion is to place a container of water in this area (make sure that the water is always full and clean). If the main entrance door is in this area, you can use a black color doormat.

7. Center Palace

In 2019, the number 8 earth star will fly to the center palace. Its energy will further enrich by the earth element of the center palace. This star will bring good money luck, great fortune, and property luck.

My recommendation:

To enhance the likely promising effect of the number 8 star, I will recommend putting the red color crystal, fortune wheel (風水輪), red color light or carpet in the center area of the house. Furthermore, do not place any green plant in this area as this will destroy its earth energy.

8. NW sector

In 2019, the number 9 fire star will fly to the NW sector. This star will bring marriage, fertility luck, and happy events.

My recommendation:

I will suggest putting red color or fire element Feng Shui objects in this area to enrich the effectiveness of the number 9 star. For example, red or purple color crystals, nine (9) red color flowers. Also, placing broadleaf plants in this area will also help.

One critical advice is the 2019 tai shui (太岁星) star is also in the NW sector. Therefore, major construction or renovation work in this area is not advised.

9. SW sector

In every year forecast, I will always discuss the number 5 earth star at the very end to emphasize its importance because it is considered the most vicious and potent star under Xuan Kong Flying Star Feng Shui. Everywhere it will bring grave misfortune and accidents, cancer diseases or even death! It is for this reason why I am always telling people and my clients that proper Feng Shui cure must be applied to counteract this vicious star in their homes every year.

My recommendation:

In 2019, the number 5 earth star will fly to the SW sector. First of all, it is vital to avoid significant construction in this area and if it is inevitable and essential, always use an auspicious day and time to commence the work.

Avoid putting red color yellow color objects (especially in a total number of five) in this area. Under the guidelines of Xuan Kong Flying Star feng shui, the most effective remedies for the number 5 star is to apply metal element to dissipate its earth energy.

Therefore, the most effective Feng Shui cure that I have been using in my own house is hanging six (6) old Chinese coins in this area. Some masters will recommend metal clock or metal bell. Also, grey or white color doormat will also help if the main entrance is in the SW sector of the house. Another critical thing to keep in mind is this area must well maintain, bright and dry because a wet, dark and cluttered place will act as the enhancing “luan tao” or physical environment for the number 5 earth star. Lastly, any Feng Shui wheel or fish tank (with motor and pump) is not appropriate in this area, because the motion and activity will agitate the influence of the number 5 star.

Friendly Tips

1. These are some of the auspicious days that are promising to apply the above feng shui enhancements/cures before the Chinese New Year which starts on Feb 4, 2019

- Jan 24 (not suitable for people born in the year of the rabbit).

- Feb 1 ( not ideal for people born in the year of the pig).

2. I want to reiterate that it is critical that every home must apply feng shui cure for the 2019 annual number 2 and 5 flying star, which locate at the NE and SW sector respectively, primarily that your main entrance door is at these two areas.

3. Keep in mind that the effects of the annual flying stars are only good for the current year, therefore, it does not require extensive or massive feng shui remedies. To me, a ribbon of six (6) old Chinese is more than enough to counteract the vicious number 5 yellow earth star.

Lastly, here I want to wish all my followers and readers a Happy, Prosperous, Safe and Healthy Year of the pig (2019)!

Note: you are welcome to leave comments/notes if you desire.

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Is Feng Shui really working for me?

Recently I have received some emails from my readers all voicing their frustration that feng shui is not working for them, even they have already hired feng shui “masters” and applied all the cure that has been "prescribed"! Well, I have decided to share my comments on this blog site for those who are facing the same situation. 

The first significant factor that I want to point out is we must understand the “proper” approach to feng shui. We must approach Feng shui with an attitude of flexibility and open mind, and understand that it is not magic, nor it cannot make us become a millionaire overnight or prevent death! Nonetheless, if we know what we are doing and can apply the appropriate and effective cure, it will undoubtedly improve our situation and reduce the harm to us to a certain degree (催吉避兇).  I have witnessed this effect through many years of personal and professional experience.

The second factor is which type of feng shui that we are following as there are different school of feng shui in the current market. I believe that the so-called "Western" or "New Age" Feng Shui is quite popular among the Western societies where one can find in most of the books and websites and interesting enough this is what most of the complaint of no results stems from my readers. In general practice, the practitioners of this type of feng shui will be mixing up the BSTB (Balck Sect Tantric Buddhist) feng shui and the traditional Chinese feng shui, which has caused much confusion to many people.

Since we are on this topic, I want to share a story that I read somewhere regarding this type of feng shui and let my readers decide whether it make sense or not. Let look at the following floor plan of a house which sold nearly one (1) million dollars; and how a BSTB or Western feng shui practitioner will do when he/she was sent by a client to access the feng shui of the house.

We can see how this practitioner superimposed the "famous" ba bua map (which was invented by the BSTB's founder, Lin Yun) on the floor plan. The result is fascinating! For example, it shows that the entry in the "career" sector, the master bedroom is in the "knowledge” sector and the kitchen is in the "helpful people" sector, etc. Thus, some possible feng shui interpretations of the house will be "they are sleeping on their knowledge," "their career is in the closet," "part of the wealth is missing" and "all the helpful people work in the kitchen"!

Joking aside, I really can not see how the practitioner can know that this house is right for their client? Or in the case that the client is already living in the house, what are the feng shui reasons that has been causing problems to the occupants (most of the time people hired a feng shui practitioner only when they have issues regarding fortune and health).

On the other hand, let us look at the different approach by a practitioner who is practicing the authentic Chinese feng shui (Xuan Kong Flying Stars Feng Shui). First off, he/she will also plot the traditional ba gua on the floor plan (as indicated in the following diagram).

Then he/she will calculate the natal chart (flying star combinations) based on the info of the facing direction of the house and the house’s construction time. Now with this info on hand, the practitioner can provide a detailed assessment to the client. For example, this house is suitable for making money but at the expense of poor health. There would be some conflicts between husband and wife etc. The more proficient and seasoned the practitioner is in analysing the flying star combinations on the natal chart, the more info he/she can relate to the client.

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Furthermore, based on the flying pattern of the annual and monthly flying stars, the practitioner can also predict when problems are most likely to occur and how to apply feng shui cure to rectify the situation. So, which practitioner will the client hire to look for an expansive property?

Nonetheless, even though we are able to hire a capable “master” to check the feng shui of the house and follow through with his/her recommendation of feng shui cure, there are still a few important steps/ procedures to follow so that feng shui will work for us which I listed below:

One critical step is we must apply feng shui cure on an auspicious day and time in order to be effective. The reason is by doing the above, the feng shui cure is now being applied in the most optimum and ideal conditions. In feng shui, this is referred as “the combination of auspicious time, place and people luck” (天時, 地利, 人和). Sadly, I have seen many so-called masters have omitted this vital step in their practice! That may be one of the reasons that many people do not see a noticeable improvement in their situation.

http://netgent1-creativelife.blogspot.ca/search/label/How%20to%20use%20the%20Chinese%20Almanac

Another essential condition that made feng shui work for us is we must “own” it, i.e., we must pay for the feng shui service because feng shui is very personal. In my professional practice, even though I am helping my family members or best friends in feng shui matters, I will insist that they will pay for the service even in a minimal sum like 10 or 20 dollars! This is also the reason why I have received kind donations to my blog site from many readers when they are following my feng shui advice after I have explained this critical concept to them!

The final step for feng shui cure to work for us is we must “activate” the effects of the items that we used, i.e., we have to “induce” the role of the feng shui items through the combination of its physical form and our visualization and positive thinking (呼形喝像). For example, when you are using 8 old Chinese coins to counteract the number 2 illness flying star (as I always recommend in this blog site), you have to visualize that they are sending out golden lights and driving out all the yin energy and make the place bright, clean and healthy.

To conclude, I hope the above will shed some lights regarding the proper execution of applying feng shui cure and help some, my readers, to improve their situation and start to appreciate and benefit from the potent Xuan Kong Flying Star feng shui!

http://netgent1-creativelife.blogspot.ca/2018/01/2018-annual-flying-stars-forecast.html

Follow up of the feng shui effect on Apple new Campus 2 – Part 2

Further to my previous article regarding the follow up of the feng shui effect on Apple new Campus 2 that is causing a lot of problems to Apple, today I have come across another report at Fortune.com that it has been reported that employees at Apple’s new headquarters keep crashing into the glass wall http://fortune.com/2018/02/16/apple-headquarters-glass-employees-crash/

Apparently, what it is reporting is “Surrounding the Cupertino, Calif.-based building are 45-foot tall curved panels of safety glass. Inside are work spaces, dubbed “pods,” also made with a lot of glass. Apple staff are often glued to the iPhones they helped popularize. That’s resulted in repeated cases of distracted employees walking into the panes, according to people familiar with the incidents”.

Beside common sense tell us that full glass panel will easily cause an accident, I believe that the above reported accident has also caused by the feng shui of the new headquarter, as I have also discussed in my article regarding the feng shui of Apple’s new Campus 2,  in which I have predicted that “I have noticed that there are more than seven (7) entry points or mouth of chi (氣口) in the "spaceship" design. In essence, this will further enhance the fluctuation of the chi pattern inside the new Campus 2 complex. This phenomenon causes an "impure interaction" of the five elements because the element of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth are being mixed up in a dynamic chi environment and will render an unsettled chi field (氣雜). This is not suitable for those employees with weak mind and body(身弱); because they will feel confused or even get sick in these kinds of working conditions”.

In addition, I have noticed from the pictures of the new Campus 2 in Fortune.com that there are still construction works going on in the new complex. In feng shui, construction works are also referred as an external “sha chi” which will directly affect the feng shui of the building.

Lastly, another interesting article that I have read is that in order to fill the massive open landscape of the new headquarter, Apple is buying all the local best trees and the tree people are fighting back! Beside it may seem a bit ridiculous, Apple sure will face another conflict with its neighbors, which I have also predicted in my article. Go figure!

Follow up of the feng shui effects on Apple new Campus 2

A while ago (Feb 2016) I have posted an article on this blog site regarding the feng shui analysis of Apple new Campus 2 HQ: http://netgent1-creativelife.blogspot.ca/2016/02/apples-new-campus-2s-feng-shui-analysis_11.html.

Apple moved into the new campus in April 2017. Since then, there has been some significant news from Apple which I believed to a certain extent was caused by the feng shui of the new campus, and it has also been predicted in my article of which I will now discuss below:

1. I have written “This imbalanced state of yin/yang chi field fit perfectly into the inauspicious scenario stipulated in one of the classical Chinese feng shui texts, xue xin fu (雪心賦): "things will not bear in yang only conditions, and it will not grow in yin only conditions" (孤陽不生,獨陰不長)! So, just maybe we will start to see some set back from Apple in launching new products and services?”

Fact: The launching of Apple new iPhone X did not cause much anticipated strong sale and excitement in the market (refer to the following links)

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/12/apple-stock-falls-on-disappointment-about-iPhone-x-release-date.html

http://money.cnn.com/2017/12/26/investing/iphone-x-weak-sales/index.html

As a matter of fact, recently there is a rumor that due to disappointing sales of the iPhone X will lead to the cancellation of the model. This would be the first time Apple has canceled an iPhone model after just one generation since the iPhone 5C in 2014!

2. I have also mentioned in my article: “From the artist's picture, we can see that the massive scale (3.1 million square feet), and modern design of the new Campus 2 are entirely not in line or blend into the neighboring landscape. In feng shui terms, this means it cannot fit in harmoniously with the surrounding environment, resulting in conflicts and possible lawsuits from others.”

Fact: Currently Apple is facing legal action around the world for deliberately slowing down the older iPhones. It has prompt Apple to apologize publicly and promised to release an update to solve the problem. On Jan 24, 2018, Tim Cook announced Apple will release iOS 11.3 update which gives the user control over iPhone slowdown.

Therefore, if all the feng shui issues of the new campus come true, I am expecting that in times there will be complaints from the occupants of the buildings/homes facing the Campus 2 structure; that they are experiencing poor health and sickness.  

I have discussed this problem in my article:

“another important observation is that the round-shape design of the new Campus 2 complex resembles a sickle knife, this is referred as sickle knife sha (鐮刀煞) in luan tao feng shui, which will have adverse effects like health problems and accidents to the occupants of the surrounding buildings and houses. For example, if it is facing at the homes with SE exposure, the occupants of those houses will likely suffer from liver's problems, because metal chops wood and SE ba gua (wood element) is associated with the liver in human body; most likely affecting the eldest daughter or female members in the family between 31 to 45 years old".

Feng Shui Pick for Amazon HD2

Feng Shui Pick for the new Amazon HQ2

Recently I have read many articles regarding the decision of choosing the winning city for the Amazon HQ2 (will cost at least 5 billion to build and will create at least 50,000 jobs) after Amazon has announced its short list of 20 cities still in the running for HQ2. Consequently, there are numerous predictions from many “experts.” Interestingly, an Irish gambling site now has Boston as the top contender to win with a 3-to-1 odd.

I have read these articles with a lot of interest, and therefore I will join in the fun and offer my personal choice of the winning city based on some feng shui sense. My pick is Toronto, Canada which is the only city outside the US and in October 2017, Paddy Power gave Toronto odds 9-to-1 to win!

In feng shui, we will use the principle of the Four Celestial Animals (四靈山訣) to determine whether a site is auspicious or not. An ideal location shall have the presence of the Four Celestial Animals formation, i.e., green dragon on the left, white tiger at the right, red phoenix at the front and dark tortoise at the back (左青龍, 右白虎, 前朱雀, 後玄武). 

If we look carefully at the above diagram, we can see that Toronto is located in the interior Lowlands, flank by the Coastal Range and Rocky Mountain at the right and the Appalachian Mountains at the left; protected by the Canadian Shield at the back and facing the Coastal Plain at the front! It is no wonder that Toronto has avoided many natural disasters in the past like extensive flooding, powerful hurricane and massive snowstorm unlike Boston and New York which are also among the favorite short-list cities to be chosen by Amazon.

Another auspicious feng shui aspect of Toronto is it is located in the Interior Lowlands and the Great Lake region. This in feng shui is referred as a “treasure bowl” (聚寶盆), which means it will create a lot of good fortune and intellectuals (skilled and talent workers) which is a fundamental requirement for a large corporation’s HD or innovative development. 

Consequently, it is no surprise that Sidewalk Labs, an urban innovation company owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, is teaming with Toronto to begin planning neighborhood designed as a model for urban life in the 21^st century and also pledged to relocate Google headquarters in Canada to the new community, called Quayside.

Besides the fact that Toronto is an auspicious pick feng shui wise, Toronto also provides many sound business conditions that will make Jeff Bezos choose Toronto for Amazon next HD. If my readers want to know more about this reasoning, they are welcome to read the article at the following link:

http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-new-headquarters-should-be-in-toronto-2017-9

 

2018 Annual Flying Stars' Forecast

In response to the request from many readers of this blog site,  I will now post the annual flying stars’ forecast and feng shui recommendations for the coming Chinese New Year (戊戌 狗年) which will start on Feb 16, 2018, and end on Feb 4, 2019.

This year I am trying a new presentation format. Hopefully, my readers will find it more exciting and informative!

For the first-time reader, I will begin by giving a brief introduction of the characteristics of the nine (9) flying stars and how it will affect the feng shui of the house/living units.

- Number one (1) white star (一白星): This is a “peach-blossom star” (桃花星). Its element is water. It will bring marriage and people luck.

- Number two (2) black star (二黑星): This star will bring illness and poor health, especially gynecological and gastrointestinal diseases. Its element is earth.

- Number three (3) jade star (三碧星): It will cause conflicts, quarrel, and lawsuits. Its element is wood.

- Number four (4) green star (四綠星): It will favor scholar, exam, training and the civilian job. Its element is wood.

- Number five (5) yellow star (五黃星): This is the most vicious star among the nine stars. It will bring deadly diseases (cancers), serious accidents, loss of fortune or even death. Its element is earth.

- Number six (6) white star (六白星): This is the “stagecoach star” (驛馬星) which will bring changes, and favor military or law enforcement profession. Its element is metal.

- Number seven (7) scarlet star (七赤星): This is a robust destroying star in Period Eight. It will cause loss of money, theft/robbery, and serious accidents especially automobile accidents. Its element is metal.

- Number eight (8) white star (八白星): This is the most auspicious in Period Eight (2004 – 2023). It will bring wealth and promotion luck. Its element is earth.

- Number nine (9) purple star (九紫星): This star will bring happy events like marriage and newborn baby. Its element is fire.

The most inauspicious feng shui sector in 2018

In 2018, there is one sector that we must pay particular attention which is the North sector. The reason is the most vicious annual number 5 yellow flying star (五黃廉貞星), and the “three sha” star (三煞) are both flying to the North sector. Simply put, the sha chi will have double strength; therefore, failure of applying proper feng shui cure at this sector will severely affect the well-being of personal and household in 2018 if your entrance door, kitchen, bedroom or working desk is located at the North sector!

In feng shui, there is a rule saying that it is proper to dissipate the energy of the number 5 yellow star rather than fighting against it (宜泄不宜克). In other words, the most efficient and appropriate remedy is to apply metal element to dissipate its earth chi instead of using the wood element to destroy the earth element.

Therefore, my recommendation is to hang 6 old Chinese coins in the North sector of the house and also at the North corner of the bedroom. It is also vital to put three (3) statue of metal Chi Lin or a metal dragon (size is not a factor) in this area to counteract the “three sha” star.

Also, try to avoid too much fire element objects (TV, chargers) and colors (red and purple) furniture at the North sector in 2018 because this will enhance the earth energy of the number 5 yellow star.

In feng shui, we believe that it is not auspicious to have significant construction or to dig in the area where the number 5 yellow and “three sha” star is located. Otherwise, this will cause severe accidents and misfortune. In case that there are repair works that absolutely need to be done in the North sector in 2018, it is critical to start work using an auspicious day and time.

(If my readers need any assistance in this matter, they are welcome to email me directly because I have committed in the past to provide this free service to my faithful followers of this blog site).

The three auspicious money sectors in 2018

The annual money sectors (流年財位) in a house are determined by the location of the number 8 white flying star, the number 6 white flying star and the number 1 white flying star. In 2018, these flying stars are located in the following sectors:

1. SE – The number 8 white flying star is located in the SE sector. It will bring excellent money luck especially property wealth. It is essential to have the proper feng shui arrangement in this area to enjoy good fortune in 2018. Failure to do so will affect the overall household money luck. For example, it is not auspicious to have too many water and wood (green and black color) objects in this area because this will enhance the wood element of the SE sector which in turn will destroy the earth element of the number 8 white flying star.

If your entrance door, bedroom or office is in this sector, I will recommend placing a red or purple color floor mat/carpet to enhance the earth element of the number 8 white flying star. Another good feng shui enhancement is to put 8 small round pebbles or precious stones in a circular copper bowl in this sector. Also, fire and earth element’s objects, furniture and colors are suitable for the SE in 2018.

NOTE: In my professional practice and in my own hose,  I will put a red light (must be on 24/7) at the SE sector in 2108 to enhance the number 8 white flying star.

2. SW – In 2018, the number 6 white flying star is located in the SW sector. It will bring side-money luck (利偏財), promotion, changing of job and immigration; and will affect mostly the female household in the family because the SW ba gua represents the mother in the family. My advice is to make sure that the SW sector in the house must always be appropriately maintained, clean, dry and bright. As to the proper feng shui enhancement, I believe by putting some precious stone or expensive ceramics; best to be in a total number of eight (8) in this sector will also enhance the metal element of the number 6 white flying star.

3. NW – In 2018, the number 1 white flying star is located in the NW sector. It is associated with quick or side money luck; for example, someone who likes to gamble, buying lottery tickets or invest in stock market. In 2018, this star will fly to the NW sector. Since its element is water, it will enhance the metal element of the NW sector. Again, since the NW ba gua represents the father of the family, therefore, the male household in the family will likely benefit from the number 1 white flying star in 2018!

My suggestion is to place six (6) old Chinese coins in a round ceramic bowl filled with water in this area. This will generate a creative cycle of earth bears metal and metal carries water, where water = money (水為財).

There is one concern is the 2018 “tai shui” (太歲) is also located at the NW. Therefore, try to avoid major construction works in this sector, especially for those people born in the year of the ox, dog, rooster, dragon, and lamb.

SIDE NOTE: since the number 1 white flying star is also referred as the “peach blossom” star (桃花星), it will bring romance or personal luck in 2018. For those people who are seeking romance luck or working in the sale and PR profession, by putting water plants or bright colors flower at this sector will favor them in 2018.

Now, let us continue to discuss the other remaining 2018 annual flying stars:

The number 4 green star

Although this star is not considered a timely star (当運星) in Period Eight (2004 -2023), it will still bring scholar luck to the family. In 2018, this star is located in the south sector. Therefore, it is favorable to move the children study desk or bed to this sector. My recommendation is to place four (4) luck bamboo plant in a jar filled with water at the South sector and at the top left corner of the studying desk in the house, this will enhance the children scholar luck like good grades in the study and exam to name a few!

The number 3 jade star

This star will bring conflicts, argument, and lawsuits. In 2018, it will fly to the NE sector. Therefore, if the sitting or dining area is located in this sector, very likely it will cause some quarrel and argument between the family members. On the other hand, it is auspicious to the differentiation profession like lawyers.

If the entrance door, bedroom or office is located at the NE sector, by putting a red or purple color carpet in this area will help to counteract the effect of the annual number 3 jade star. Also, placing a red light on this area will also help.

The number 2 black star

Under the Xuan Kong Flying Star feng shui, the number 2 black flying star is considered as the illness star (病符星), it will carry serious diseases and health problems everywhere it goes. In 2018, it will fly to the west sector. Therefore, it is vital for every family to apply feng shui cure to counteract this illness star, in particular when the entrance door, central sitting area, bed or kitchen stove is located in the west sector.

Also, we must be cautious about the general health of the family, a medical check-up at the beginning of the year is my friendly advice.

Furthermore, it is essential that this sector is well maintained, clean, bright, dry and free of clutters. My recommendation is to hang 8 old Chinese coins and a small metal wu-lo in the west sector of the house and in the western corner of every bedroom as feng shui remedies.  If it happened that the entrance door, bedroom or kitchen is located in this sector, it is best to place a grey or white color carpet to counteract the ill effect of the number 2 black star in addition to the above feng shui cure. 

The number 7 scarlet star

This star will fly to the east sector in 2018. Since it is not a timely star, therefore, the eastern area of the house is not an auspicious feng shui area in 2018 especially when the entrance door or windows are opened to the east.

The number 7 scarlet flying star will bring destruction, loss, gossips, and scandal. The efficient feng shui cur that we can apply is to place a black or green color carpet in these areas together with a small container of water.

The number 9 purple star

The auspicious number 9 purple flying star is located at the center place in 2018. This star referred as a sheng chi (生氣星) in Period Eight, it will bring joyful events to the house, for example, marriage, having children, promotion, etc. Therefore, in 2018, it is crucial to maintain the center area of the house clean, bright and well ventilated and this will benefit mainly the female household in the family.

My recommendation is to place red or purple carpet and red light (must be on 24/7) in this area to enhance this flying star. One precaution is to avoid having too much fire element objects and colors at the center of the house, as the excess of fire element energy will stimulate the earth chi of the number 5 yellow base star at the center palace which will cause stomach, eye problems, heart disease and stroke!

NOTE: If you are not born in the year of the Rooster, it is best to apply the above feng shui cure on Feb 4, 2018 (Sunday), 11am - 3 pm or 9 - 11 pm

                                 


                                                         Period Eight Flying Stars Chart

My predictions of world affairs in 2018

This year I will also start to post my brief commentary of the 2018 annual flying stars’ effects and its influence on different parts of the world based on the concept of "big tai chi" (大太極).

In feng shui, when applying the "big tai chi" (大太極), we always placed China at the center palace (中宮) and project the ba gua into different parts of the world. For example, the United States, and Japan are located in the East sector; North Korea is located in the NE sector, Russia is located in the North sector; England, Germany, and France are situated in the West sector, etc.

The method that I applied is to study the flying stars’ combination effects (雙星加會) between the Period Eight flying stars (八運飛星) and the 2018 annual flying stars (流年飛星) in the region.

Center palace [8,9] combination

This auspicious combination implies that conflicts in the world will ease up a bit and there will be the enlightenment of the cultural industry. However, since the energy of the number 9 purple flying star will be dissipated by the number 8 white flying star, which means that the world economy especially the property and stock market will be experiencing some setback and volatile situations especially in the early part of 2018.

North [4,5] combination

This combination implies wood destroying the earth element, as I mentioned above, it is not proper to agitate the vicious number 5 yellow flying star as this will double its destruction effect. Therefore, I anticipate conflicts and set back to the economy. Also, it is very likely that the countries in this region will face the spreading of infectious disease and natural disasters in 2018.

SW [5,6] combination

The 2018 annual number 6 white flying star will dissipate the energy of the Period Eight number 5 yellow flying star which is responsible for conflicts and warfare. Simply put, in 2018, the tense relationship between the countries in this region will not be too severe.

East [6,7] combination

This combination is referred as “sword fighting sha” (交劍煞). This implies that this region will most likely experience serious accidents especially in transportation, territorial and political conflicts. My primary concern is there might be the possibility of military activities in this area in 2018!

SE [7,8] combination

The 2018 annual number 8 white flying star will enhance the Period Eight 7 scarlet flying star. This implies that this region will be affected by the changes of the economic conditions and political issues. Nonetheless, since the number 8 white star is the most auspicious flying star in Period Eight, this will still bring some good feng shui fortune to this region.  

NW [9,1] combination

This flying star combination indicates a conflict between fire and water (水火不容), which means that both the favorable effect of the auspicious number 9 purple flying star and the number 1 black flying star will be affected as a result. Therefore, this implies that the overall economic development is difficult to have the breakthrough in this region.

West [1,2] combination

The 2018 number 2 black flying star will bring the severe set back to this region because the earth element will destroy the water chi of the Period Eight number 1 white flying star. Therefore, it is difficult to have tremendous economic growth especially the stock market and currency in this part of the world. Also, there is the opportunity for some countries leaders experiencing poor health conditions. 

NE [2,3] combination

This combination is referred as “bullfighting sha” (鬥牛煞), i.e., the wood element of the 2018 number 3 jade flying star is fighting with the earth element of the Period Eight number 2 black flying star. This implies that conflicts among countries and severe stomach and infectious diseases will very likely happen in this region in 2018.

South [3,4] combination

In this combination, the 2018 number 4 green flying star will feed energy to the Period Eight number 3 jade flying star. This will cause conflicts in this region accordingly.

To conclude, I will take this opportunity to wish all my readers a Healthy, Safe and Prosperous 2018, Year of the Dog 戊戌狗年!

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