Feng Shui 8 Mansions: astrological animal

Monday, 15 April 2013

Feng Shui, BaZi and the Luo Pan

As is well-known, Feng Shui translates as ‘Wind’ and ‘Water.’ The Wind means direction, and when a consultation is carried out this direction is of significant importance to determine the effects of Feng Shui on a property or location. Water represents wealth. Therefore the direction (Wind) and its effect on the wealth (Water) can be pinpointed exactly when accurate measurements are taken by a Feng Shui Practitioner using the Luo Pan.

In BaZi, or Four Pillars Destiny Analysis, the year Pillar comprises a Heavenly Stem (annual element) and an Earthly Branch (astrological animal.) This astrological animal has a 15⁰ compass direction, one of the 12 sub-sectors, which is used to analyse a BaZi Destiny Chart.

The 24Mountains, each of which is 15⁰, refers to the 24 compass sub-sectors as well as the 24 ‘seasons’ of the year. 12 of the 24 sub-sectors are the compass locations for the Chinese astrological animals.

The Chinese Luo Pan is a compass used by professional Feng Shui Practitioners when conducting consultations; (Luo means a net encompassing the ’10,000 things’* and Pan signifies a plate or base.) The Luo Pan is said to incorporate all things in Heaven and Earth; the moveable plate is known as the Heaven dial and the base is the Earth plate. The compass sits exactly in the centre. There are three different types of Luo Pan based around the two authentic traditional Schools of Feng Shui, the first being San He, the second being San Yuan.

The third Luo Pan is known as the Zhong He Luo Pan which combines San He and San Yuan Schools into one instrument.

*’10,000 things’ was the term used by Lao Zi in the Tao Te Ching as signifying all things in Heaven and Earth.

Depending on the Feng Shui School followed each Luo Pan has up to 36 concentric rings each one of which tells a different story and which enables the Practitioner to present accurate recommendations to a client, even down to the effects of individual compass degrees. Every direction, however small, can have a profound influence on the Feng Shui of a location.

There are such things as major and minor emptiness lines which signify misfortune and severe bad luck. The major emptiness lines separate each of the four primary and four secondary compass sectors. The minor emptiness lines separate each of the 24 sub-sectors. There are also what is known as death lines, which fall in the exact centre of each of the primary and secondary sectors. These lines indicate extreme forms of bad luck, rather like the effects of the inauspicious and malevolent 5 Yellow.

The San He School of Feng Shui places significant importance on natural environmental features like the lie of the land and natural bodies of water. The direction, position in the landscape, flow and appearance of the features are all taken into consideration before any recommendations are made. It is this School of Feng Shui that is used to analysis the destiny of an individual based on their BaZi Chart determined at the moment of birth.

San Yuan School Luo Pan has each of the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching as one of its rings and is concerned more with the effects of time and space and with Flying Star Feng Shui.

To the fulfillment of your dreams

LynC

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Friday, 15 February 2013

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.