In Feng
Shui Flying Stars formula, the numbers (or stars) around the Lo-Shu Grid 'fly'
from sector to sector over varying time periods. Each of the nine numbers in the Grid also
represent one of the Five Elements with either a Yin or a Yang polarity. These elements influence each other in a
productive, exhaustive or a controlling cycles.
So how does Metal, with its Yin and Yang
polarities, fit into the picture of Feng Shui?
Unlike the elements of Water, Wood, Fire
and Earth, Metal has no life of its own.
Earth nurtures and protects Metal hence 'Earth produces Metal' is part
of the productive cycle of the Five Elements.
Metal is a hard and unyielding element and
its Qi is sharp and inwardly piercing.
This piercing energy is what makes Metal the controlling element of
Wood. Wood Qi is an expanding and
growing energy that can be destroyed when it is negatively affected by the
Metal element. This is not the physical
element of Wood or Metal, it is a type of Qi.
When Metal Qi 'flies' into a Wood sector - the East or the Southeast -
it can inflict its negative forces on the energy of these areas.
To control Metal Qi Fire energy is
necessary. No Metal can change its
natural form until it has been super-heated to a liquid state, at which time it
becomes malleable and able to be transformed into its many recognisable forms.
What do you think of when you visualise
Yang Metal? Yang Metal is the iron and
steel that is sculpted into anything from hand-held tools to machinery, bridges,
aircraft, cars and the internal structure of buildings. All the things that makes much of our modern
world function. This is the Yang side of
Metal.
For those born in a Yang Metal year it
indicates an upright, forthright individual who is able to withstand difficulty
and suffering. Someone who will not
crumble at the first sign of stress. Their
weakness is a lack of flexibility; they can be rigid and unbending just like
Yang Metal.
In contrast, Yin Metal such as silver, gold
and platinum is a rarer, valuable and valued commodity which is fashioned into
solid bars, coins and fine jewellery. As
well as being used as a means of exchange for goods and services, it is also a
symbol of prosperity and desire. Alone,
or combined with the gemstones of the Earth element, fine jewellery is a luxury
widely sought by people the world over. Going
back thousands of years and still in our modern era, jewellery is regarded a
symbol of wealth, status and power; remember the jewellery associated with Tutankhamun;
the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom monarchy.
Those born in a Yin Metal year tend to have
a showy nature and they love to be the centre of attraction. They like to be seen and will react badly if
they think they are being ignored. A Yin
Metal person may appear superficial and attention seeking however they are also
sentimental and value their friends. What
you see is what you get with Yin Metal people, there is little hidden depth to
their nature.
To the fulfillment of your dreams
LynC
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