FENG SHUI FOR THE NEW YEAR

FENG SHUI  8 MANSIONS

FENG SHUI FOR THE NEW YEAR

Moving from Winter into Spring, from one Chinese year to the next you may be thinking of creating a new look and feel to your home or office.  Painting, decorating or even changing some furniture can bring a new lease of life to your space.  It is part of the natural awakening after the Yin season of Winter into the Yang season of Spring.

Before making any changes it is worth taking a walk outside around your neighbourhood. 

What are your neighbours doing?  Are there new home extensions, external work or even new properties being built in your area and what direction (using your property as the Tai Chi*) is this work being done?

*In this case the Tai Chi is the centre point of your search, it is the base from which to determine directions).

In Classical Feng Shui everything starts from the outside in so if there are changes in your external environment it may be affecting your property without you being aware of it.  Any impact could be positive or negative depending on the location and direction involved.

Armed with the directions of the 5 Yellow, 3 Killings, Grand Duke Jupiter and the Year Breaker of the current year you can see if any of these are being inadvertently activated and if they are, what the likely effect on your property might be.  Remember proximity though; if the work is not in direct line of sight to your building and it is located some distance away, the effect with be minimal at worst.

The closer the works the more impact it is likely to have.

Once you have established what is going on elsewhere you can then move on to your property.  Which rooms do you want to decorate?  Where are they located on your floor plan?  Using your floor plan as a starting point and knowing the locations of the annual afflictions you can easily cross out those areas that are best left undisturbed for the year.  Focus on those areas you can make changes and leave the rest for another time.

If you have essential work that must be carried out Date Selection is an important factor.  An auspicious date to begin chosen specifically for you can help avoid the pitfalls that may appear if the work goes ahead without any forethought.

To the fulfillment of your dreams

LynC

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Feng Shui Mythical Creatures - Pi Yao

Pi Yao

The mythical Pi Yao is displayed in symbolic Feng Shui as an enhancer and protector. It is also identified as Pixiu or Pi Ya and resembles a winged lion sometimes with one or two horns, and sometimes without.   It is said to be the ninth offspring of the mighty Dragon.  As standing or upright sitting images they can look similar to, and be mistaken for, Fu Dogs who also have the head of a lion.  Historically Pi Yao decorated the four corners of rooflines in residences of the Chinese Emperor and important members of the court, the wealthy and famous, to protect them against Sha Qi (negative energy.)

Like the Fu Dog, it is used as an outside protector from Sha Qi and from evil spirits.  As protectors they are best displayed on either side of an entrance or a doorway looking outward.  A pair are separately known as Pi Xi which is the dispeller of evil and Tian Lu, a heavenly protector. They are said to be fiercely loyal to their owners. 

Said also to symbolise auspicious good fortune, the Pi Yao is a creature with a insatiable appetite for gold and silver; precious metal that it can take in but not expel, thanks to a punishment imposed on it following its violation of a Law of Heaven.  This makes it a favourite image for businesses and stores in the Far East.  From financial institutions to market stalls the figure of the Pi Yao can often be seen in an attempt to attract wealth.

In symbolic Feng Shui this mythical creature is said to be the only animal that can appease the Grand Duke Jupiter, one of the three main annual afflictions.  Upsetting or confronting the Grand Duke is a major taboo which can result in various types of misfortune for the occupants of a home or office.  He resides each year in the compass location of the animal of the year.

In 2013 he is spending the year in SE3, the location of the Snake and is in direct conflict with those born in the year of the Boar whose home is NW3.  In 2014 the Grand Duke will be at home in S2 the location of the Horse and he will be in direct conflict with the Rat born.  To aid the animal directly opposite the Grand Duke the Pi Yao is frequently displayed in the area of the 'conflict' animal of the year facing the affliction.  This is to help alleviate serious misfortune befalling the conflicted animal and prevent the possibility of inadvertently offending the Grand Duke.  

If the area of the Grand Duke is disturbed during the year by digging, noise, decoration or renovation the Pi Yao is often displayed there in an attempt to appease the Grand Duke and avoid his displeasure.

During a period of renovation, moving into a new home, going through a series of negative events, the Pi Yao can be displayed to help ease any inauspicious energy that might rear its head.

To the fulfillment of your dreams      

       

LynC

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Grand Duke Jupiter 2013 – General Xu Dan

Feng Shui and the Grand Duke Jupiter (blog post June 7 2012) presented the astronomical theory behind the Grand Duke and why he was so named.  However, there is another interpretation based around Chinese mythology.  This indicates that the Grand Duke, or Tai Sui as he is also known, holds a certain position in the heavens each year, a position which identifies our fortunes for that year.  The Tai Sui is said to be the Ruler of Earth and each year he assumes the name of a different respected General from the distant past.  These Generals each have their own identities and can be wrathful by nature or magnanimous and caring; powerful or helpful.  

During 2013 the General in question is Xu Dan.  He lived during the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220) and was a skilled martial artist.  He was known to have courage, generosity and patriotism. 

Whoever you believe the Grand Duke to be, it is a fact that wherever the astrological animal of the year resides around the compass, the Grand Duke moves into that sector.  During 2013 this is the 15^o location of SE3 (142.5^o–157.5 ^o) and home to the Snake (Si.)  This presents the Snake born with the situation where they are sharing their space with Tai Sui.  This is not automatically good or bad, and they can arrange it such that they receive support from the Grand Duke by not incurring his displeasure.

The Grand Duke likes peace and quiet and he most definitely dislikes being confronted.  To do so will incur his displeasure and cause him to turn against you.  It is important therefore to keep the southeast and its opposite number, the northwest, quiet.  Renovations and digging, drilling and banging walls will activate his malevolent side and cause your year to be filled with disagreements, obstacles, illness and misfortune. Loss of wealth, negative cash flow and robbery can also manifest in certain cases.

The animal in direct conflict with the Tai Sui in 2013 is the Pig (Hai) located in NW3.  Those born in the year of the Pig (Boar) should keep their location quiet and respect the Grand Duke.  They must certainly not directly face the Grand Duke as this is sure to anger him and present the Pig with many obstacles and difficulties throughout the year.

 

There are also two animals in indirect conflict with the Tai Sui.  These are the Tiger, located in NE3, and the Monkey, located in SW3.  These are the least affected but it is necessary to be aware of this indirect conflict and ensure you do not inadvertently upset the Grand Duke.  

    

Sometimes it is necessary to undertake urgent repairs or renovations in the home or the office, so if this is the situation start and finish these works away from SE3 location.  This will help offset any negative energies.

The Grand Duke is said to be one of the annual afflictions of the calendar year and while it is relatively easy to upset him, by arranging it such that you have your back to him he will afford you support and encouragement.  In 2013 he is facing the northwest and when you avoid upsetting him in any way he will help you attract some of the benefits associated with the northwest.  This includes attracting mentors and helpful people into your life.

He occupies only 15^o of the compass and while that makes it easier to avoid, it also makes it vital to take accurate compass readings to ensure you are outside his sphere of influence.

To the fulfillment of your dreams

LynC

www.abundance-chi.com

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FENG SHUI and the Grand Duke Jupiter

In the blogs on ‘Xceptions’ we included the 15^o location of the Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui) and his place around the compass based on the Chinese calendar.

What we didn’t get around to was explaining why the affliction known as the Grand Duke Jupiter (also known as the God of the Year) came into existence.

It is well known that many ancient cultures, like the Chinese, the Greeks and the Egyptians surveyed the night sky and recorded the movement of stars, planets, the Sun and the Moon.

The fifth planet from the Sun, and the largest, is Jupiter; known for its majestic appearance in the night sky and its infamous ‘red spot.’

Ancient Chinese Astronomers observed that it took Jupiter twelve years to orbit the Sun, hence the 12 Chinese astrological animals in Chinese Astrology were ‘born.’

Year 1 of the Chinese astrological calendar is also the first year of the cycle of Jupiter.  This became known as the Year of the Rat and its location matched the direction of Jupiter during that year, which is North2.  From there it moves in a clockwise direction in line with the cycle of the planet Jupiter to NE1 (Ox), NE3 (Tiger), East2 (Rabbit), SE1 (Dragon-which coincides with this current year of 2012), SE3 (Snake), South2 (Horse), SW1 (Sheep), SW3 (Monkey), West2 (Rooster), NW1 (Dog) and NW3 (Boar.)  

This is why the Grand Duke Jupiter is located in the position of the astrological animal of the year as he moves around the compass in each of the twelve years of the cycle. 

Because of the size of Jupiter it is considered inauspicious to face his location in any given year.  Feng Shui Masters warn against confronting the God of the Year because he represents an overwhelming obstacle.  If you do inadvertently face the Grand Duke it can bring about loss, illness and failure.

However, if you sit so that the Grand Duke is behind you, he will give you his support.  It is rather like having a mountain, or the image of a mountain, behind you for support at work.

As well as avoiding confrontation with the Grand Duke it is important to keep his location quiet and undisturbed.

This means no loud noise, no digging or banging and no demolition work in the area for the entire year.  This will invite his wrath and bring about negative consequences.

Even when the location of the Grand Duke is in one of your auspicious directions based on the Eight Mansions Formula of Feng Shui you will suffer misfortune by facing the God of the Year.  You have three other auspicious directions and it is to your advantage to face one of these to avoid conflict.

The animal directly opposite the Grand Duke Jupiter in any given year is said to be in ‘conflict’ with him making their year challenging. 

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LynC

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FENG SHUI Xceptions (part two)

Further to Xceptions part one, let’s look deeper into their meanings and how they can help or hinder your Feng Shui practice.

There are some remedies that you can put in place to reduce the negative effect of the annual afflictions of the Grand Duke, the Five Yellow and the Three Killings so let’s cover some of these here.

Xception Number 1:

In part one we looked at the differences between your Chinese astrological animal sign and your Group based on the Eight Mansions Formula of Feng Shui.

As well as your four auspicious directions, the remaining four directions are inauspicious for you.  So what do you do if your Chinese astrological animal is located in one of your inauspicious directions? 

You take full advantage of its location.  One of the best ways to do this is to invite your allies and secret friend into the area. 

Each animal has two allies and one secret friend and displaying images of them in the location of your animal sign will invite their support.  This is particularly important when your animal sign for the year is visited by conflict.

For example in this year of the Water Dragon 2012, the Dog is the animal opposite the Dragon and the Grand Duke Jupiter around the compass. 

The allies of the Yang Dog (NW) are the Yang Tiger (NE) and the Yang Horse (South); the secret friend of the Dog is the Yin Rabbit (East.)  Displaying their images in the Northwest (292.6^o - 307.5^o) of your home or in your living area will invite their support during a difficult year. 

Xception Number 2:

Of the three annual afflictions, the Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui) should never, under any circumstances, be faced directly.  His location, which is always the compass location of the animal of the year, should be kept as quiet and undisturbed as possible.  The Grand Duke likes peace and disturbing him will invite his anger.  Any external or internal work on your home should be delayed until he moves otherwise you risk illness, loss and misfortune.

If your astrological animal is directly opposite the Grand Duke, (for 2012 it is the Dog), you are in conflict with the Grand Duke.  As well as inviting the support of your allies and secret friend you can display the image of the Pi Yao in the location of the Grand Duke.  The Pi Yao is a celestial protector with a single horn and the face of a lion who gives protection and can counteract and overcome any misfortune created if should you inadvertently disturb the Grand Duke.

Xception Number 3:

The Five Yellow is the deadliest of the annual afflictions and cannot be ignored.

This affliction is of the Earth element.  When it appears in the location of your front door it is particularly inauspicious as the very act of opening and closing the door is activating it. 

One solution is to place six Metal coins above the door to exhaust the strength of the Earth element.

When the Five Yellow enters another Earth area or a Fire area it is strengthened (Earth is in harmony and Fire enhances.) 

In these instances its energies can be exhausted with Metal (this can be in the form of a six-rod hollow Metal windchime or a five-element Pagoda both of which will absorb the negative energy of the Earth.)  If the Earth element is particularly strong it may be necessary to introduce the destructive element of Wood into the area.

Xception Number 4:

The Three Killings always occupies one of the four primary compass locations (North, South, East or West.)

Apart from facing the Three Killings head on, you can introduce the exhausting element into the relevant area.

If the Three Killings is in the South (as in 2012) exhaust its energy with three crystal spheres of the Earth element.

If the Three Killings is in the West exhaust its energy with a large bowl of Yin Water.

If the Three Killings is in the North exhaust its energy with three green plants.

If the Three Killings is in the East exhaust its energy with a bright light.

In addition if the area housing the Three Killings is important to you (if it is one of your four auspicious directions) you can also display three Chi Lins (Dragon Horses) in that area to exhaust the negative energy created. 

Next time – Yin and Yang

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FENG SHUI Xceptions (That’s Exceptions)

Xception Number 1:

If you have even a basic knowledge of the Eight Mansions Formula of Feng Shui, you will know that each person has a Kua number based on their date of birth.  This also identifies whether you are an East Group or a West Group person.

East Group auspicious directions are North, East, Southeast and South.

West Group auspicious directions are Northeast, Southwest, West and Northwest.

What you may not be aware of is that each person is one of the 12 Chinese astrological animals based on their year of birth*.

Each of these 12 animals has a set 15^o location around the compass. 

For example the Rabbit occupies 82.6 – 97.5^o in the East.  If you are a West group person based on your Kua number it appears that your astrological animal is against you.  This is not the case.  Under normal circumstances ‘facing’ the East would be inauspicious for you however sitting in the West and facing your astrological animal in the East is auspicious for you.  When in doubt your astrological animal takes precedent.

This can be applied whatever your Chinese animal and your Group.

*If you were born in January or the beginning of February your astrological animal will be the one applicable in the previous year.  This is based on the Chinese lunar Yin calendar together with the solar Yang calendar which begins on or around 4 February each year.  Go to our website to identify your animal sign based on your date of birth.

Xception Number 2:

Based on your Kua number it is auspicious to face any of your good directions.

However, if this represents you ‘facing’ what is known as the Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui) in any given year, it becomes inauspicious for you.  Facing the Grand Duke who occupies 15 degrees around the compass will invite his wrath.  He will be happy to support you if you sit with your back to him but do not under any circumstances face him directly.  It will bring bad luck to you for the year.

Keep the area of the Grand Duke quiet and undisturbed for the year.

During 2012, the Year of the Water Dragon, the Grand Duke occupies the location of the Dragon (112.6 – 127.5^o.)

Xception Number 3:

The most inauspicious location in any year is that occupied by the Five Yellow (or Wu Wang in Chinese.)  This affliction occupies 45^o of the compass and in 2012 is in the Southeast.

It is important not to disturb the ground in the Southeast during 2012 to avoid upsetting the Grand Duke Jupiter and inviting the negative consequences associated with the Five Yellow.  The Five Yellow invites five types of bad luck and is the most inauspicious affliction of all. 

Digging the ground occupied by the Five Yellow causes illness, cutting down trees can cause sickness, accident or a sudden and serious downturn in your business.  Any noise, excessive light, digging or renovation carried out in the area occupied by the Five Yellow causes serious misfortune.

Xception Number 4:

The final exception is the Three Killings or Sarm Saat in Chinese.  It occupies a massive 90^o around the compass and during 2012 sits between 142.5º and 217.5º.

Just like in the area occupied by the Five Yellow the area housing the Three Killings should be kept quiet and undisturbed during the year.

It has been suggested that the Three Killings represent loss of wealth, loss of a loved one and loss of reputation.

Unlike the Grand Duke Jupiter it is better to face the Three Killings head on.  Sitting with your back to this inauspicious affliction can result in being symbolically ‘stabbed’ in the back.

Next time – more X-Xceptions

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