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.

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LynC

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FENG SHUI and EIGHT MANSIONS-West Group

“If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking”

Buddhist Saying

Personal Eight Mansions is well-known in Feng Shui. Your date of birth identifies your Gua number which in turn identifies your four good and four bad locations.

 

Knowing the Eight Mansions of your home which takes into consideration the distribution of energy throughout the building will determine whether you and your home are meant for one another. 

Let us look this time at someone whose Gua number is 2 and who lives in a west group house.

The auspicious directions for a person with Gua Gumber 2 is northeast, west, northwest and southwest.

  

Their inauspicious directions are east, southeast, south and north.

When this person lives in a Kun house which faces northeast (22.5^o to 67.5^o) and sits southwest (202.5^o to 247.5^o) they are totally in harmony with their west group home.  During the current period of 8 this is a most auspicious combination and while not ideal can also benefit those belonging to the east group as long as the internal layout is designed based on their positive locations.

For someone with Gua number 2 this is an ideal layout as the facing direction matches their most auspicious direction; their health direction (west); longevity and relationship (northwest) and personal growth (southwest) harmonise perfectly. 

This also means their four inauspicious locations are in the same locations.

This sounds very good, however as with houses facing and sitting in different groups, the internal layout is all important.   The main door is obviously auspicious although it does not automatically follow that the living, sleeping and kitchen areas are equally positive.

  

Remembering that location is more important than direction, three of the four auspicious locations are the northwest, west and southwest.  The living and sleeping areas would ideally be located in one or more of these sectors.  The kitchen would be best located in the east or the southeast.  In Feng Shui it is generally recommended that the kitchen a) is not located in the centre of the home (this is said to signify damaging family harmony) and b) is not located towards the front of the home (the kitchen is a source of wealth to the family and is better hidden deep within the building to protect the good fortune of the family.)

Another consideration is the key things in your life at the moment.  If your career is all-consuming the front of your house is important to care for.  Do you have a bright hall outside your front door?  Do you have a clean, clear and bright space inside your front door making it welcoming and auspicious?

If health is important then you will benefit from a bedroom in the west.  If longevity, love and relationships are important then having your living room and bedroom in the northwest will bring positive energy to you.  Personal growth is an ongoing process whatever stage of your life you are going through.  We are always learning and growing.  If you have a home study or office the southwest will benefit you.

If the layout of your home is such that it is impossible to tap the ideal locations it becomes vital to ensure you face an auspicious direction in an inauspicious location.   Another thing to consider is the direction your living room, study or office, bedroom and kitchen doors face.  Having them face one of your auspicious directions is bringing positive energy into the room each time the door is opened and closed.

To the fulfillment of your dreams

LynC

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FENG SHUI and EIGHT MANSIONS-East Group

“If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking”

Buddhist Saying

Personal Eight Mansions is well-known in Feng Shui.  Your date of birth identifies your Gua number which in turn identifies your four good and four bad locations. 

Knowing the Eight Mansions of your home, which takes into consideration the distribution of energy throughout the building will determine whether you and your home are meant for one another. 

Looking at an example of a person with Gua number 1; your personal east group locations and directions and how you can live in a home inauspicious for you based on its sitting direction.

Gua number 1 auspicious directions are southeast, east, south and north; the inauspicious directions are west, northeast, northwest and southwest.  Looking at the worst scenario of your house you would be living in a Kun House (facing northeast/sitting southwest.)  In effect your house is sitting in your total loss location.  Before you run away screaming let’s take a more in-depth look at the situation.

Remembering that location is more important than direction, the first thing to do is consider the internal layout of your home.  Can you arrange it such that you --- a) Have your living area in the southeast (your best direction); b) Have your bedroom in the east (your health direction); c) Place your kitchen in the southwest (your total loss direction)?

This allows you the luxury of choosing which of your four auspicious directions you face when sitting, playing and sleeping, which will in turn bring harmony and positive energy into your life.  Having your kitchen in the southwest will press down on your bad luck (total loss) associated with the southwest.  It is important to remember to have the stove facing one of your auspicious directions, depending on the aspiration important to you at this particular time in your life.  If bad health is an issue for you then having the stove facing* your tien yi (doctor from heaven) or nien yen (longevity) directions will benefit you.  *The facing direction of the stove means the direction the knobs are pointing.)

Another thing to consider is the direction your living room door (unless you have an open plan layout in which case it will mean the direction the entire space is facing), and your bedroom door, face.  It is beneficial if they face one of your auspicious directions.  This is inviting positive Qi into the space each time the door is opened and closed.

So although you may live in a house that is not in harmony with you and your personal directions you can see it is still possible to arrange the internal space such that it beneficial for you.

Looking briefly at Chinese Astrology, if you are born in the year of the Sheep (SW1) or the year of the Monkey (SW3) you will gain some benefit from the Southwest regardless of your Kua number.  Just be aware of the annual afflictions for each year and take suitable measures to avoid misfortune when it comes calling, in your animal location.

To the fulfillment of your dreams

LynC

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