Feng Shui and the Three Killings

The ‘Three Killings’ or Sarm Saat (Cantonese)/San Sha (Mandarin) occupies a huge 90^o of the compass.  In any given year it only ever resides in one of the four primary compass locations of North, East, South or West. 

So what exactly are the ‘Three Killings?’ 

It translates as three types of negative energy affecting wealth, health and general well-being.  It has been described as bringing losses through robbery, injury, money loss (Jie or Robbery Sha), accident, mishaps and illness (Zai or Calamity Sha), obstacles and setbacks (Sui or Annual Sha.) 

Something to bear in mind:  There are also MONTHLY Three Killings as well as annual and they make an appearance more than once within a month.  These are three consecutive days when first the Robbery Star, then the Calamity Star and finally the Annual Star make an appearance.  While troublesome, their effects only tend to last for the month unlike the annual Three Killings whose effects will last the entire year. 

During 2013, the year of the Water Snake, the Three Killings is in the East (45 ^o -135^o.) This coincides with the location of the Trinity of Spring; the Wood animals of Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon.  It is in conflict with the Metal Trinity of Allies; the Snake, Rooster and Ox.   If your animal signs are either the Tiger, Rabbit or Dragon the Three Killings will have a negative influence on them.

The eldest son of the family may also experience some of the misfortune associated with the Three Killings during the year if he spends time in the East.  The East is the location associated with the eldest son so it is beneficial to have him stay out of the area during this afflicted year.

Because all the numbers in the Lo-Shu Grid have returned to their original homes during 2013 this has the effect of strengthening the intrinsic energy of each location, something which only occurs every nine years.  The Three Killings can therefore said to be even stronger than usual.   

It is a Wood element affliction in the area of Big Wood so your large plants are best removed from the East for the year.  Even more important is to ensure there are no Water features in the East.  Water feeds Wood in the Productive Cycle of the Five Elements; not something to be recommended when Wood is sending out such inauspicious energy.  

Being a Wood location the Fire element can be deployed to weaken the effects of the Three Killings.  Bright lights or red décor in the East will exhaust the Wood.   If you prefer physical cures, the three images traditionally used to offset the negative effects of the Three Killings are the Pi Yao (a mythical hybrid animal resembling a winged lion) said to protect against loss of wealth; the Fu Dog (a popular protector outside the home) who protects against accidents and the Chi Lin (Kei Loon or Dragon Horse) displayed to protect against the harmful effects of the Three Killings.  Place these images in the East facing the affliction head on.

Knowing where the Three Killings are located in your home, your office or your workplace is important to ensure you are not inadvertently activating their malevolence.  This is especially so if the East coincides with your main door, your living room, your bedroom or your office.  Keeping the area as quiet and undisturbed as possible is essential.  Any decorative work; renovations; digging holes or noisy maintenance work are best left for another year to avoid upsetting and therefore activating these negative stars.  This applies whether it is in the East of your garden, your entire home, your living, sleeping or working areas.  Outside, downstairs or upstairs, the effects will be the same, you will be activating the destructive force of the Three Killings by disturbing them.

Another essential consideration is to ensure you do not sit, sleep or work with your back to the Three Killings.  This symbolises being ‘stabbed’ in the back.  Facing or ‘confronting’ the Three Killings is like standing up to them; not being intimidated by their power.  Knowing your good and bad directions is important here.  If the West is your most auspicious direction this is the year to think carefully and consider which of your other three auspicious directions is beneficial to face as an alternative.  Facing the West and having your back to the East will cause you more trouble than it is worth.

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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.

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LynC

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Feng Shui Inauspicious Numbers 5-7

There are two numbers left of the nine numbers in the Feng Shui Lo-Shu Grid and they are both stars to be very wary of.

Number Five (5) Yellow Star This is potentially the most dangerous of the inauspicious numbers and as it occupies 45^o of the compass, knowing its location for the year is vital.  Its original home is the central grid, an extremely bad location for the family when it appears here because this area is also the heart of the home.

  

The five yellow is bad news for anyone running their own business and can bring serious consequences if it is not kept under control.  As an Earth star the best thing to exhaust this number is an all-metal six rod wind chime.  The sound of metal on metal will dissipate the negative energy being created.  In contrast sound and movement caused by banging, renovating, digging or major renovations will activate the worst of this star.

  

Fire (light) or the colour red will also strengthen its power as will the presence of crystals.  Wherever this inauspicious star resides in any year the area should be kept quiet and dimmed.

In 2012 its location is the wealth area of the Southeast.  This will have a negative effect on the fortunes of the Dragon and Snake born whose locations are also the Southeast.

The Eight Mansions Formula, also known as the Eight Palaces, in Feng Shui is a personalised Formula.  It is based on your lunar year of birth.  When anyone has the Kua number 5 this is changed to one of the other Earth numbers depending on whether they are male or female.  The male takes the number 8 Earth star of the Northeast and the female takes the number 2 Earth star of the Southwest. 

Number Seven (7) Red Star The number seven red star was auspicious during period seven which ended in 2004.  Since then it has reverted to its deadly and dangerous nature.  As the star of the West it signifies robbery,  bloodshed and violence connected with the Metal element. 

During 2012 this inauspicious number doubles in intensity as it has flown into the Northwest, also a Metal area.  Keep sharp Metal implements out of this location to safeguard the males of the family.   This is an area to avoid for the year if you are the breadwinner of the family; a father or grandfather.

  

The exhausting element of Metal is Water however whether you can use this remedy will depend on the location of the number seven.  A moving Water feature is vital in the Northwest to weaken the negative effects of this red star, which will seriously affect the fortunes of the male as well as the astrological animals; the Boar and the Dog.  While the Northwest is not the place for bright lights keeping this location well lit for the year will weaken the effects of this negative and dangerous star.   As an alternative to lights add red cushions or hang red curtains to weaken the number seven star using Yin Fire.  Keep the area of the number seven flying star quiet.  During 2012 remove wind chimes and media equipment from the area to avoid activating its malevolence.

Historically the number seven has been identified as a lucky number, a number of wisdom.  In ancient times the seventh son of the seventh son was said to be empowered with intuitive healing skills, making them excellent biomedical or research scientists, doctors and healers.  They were also said to be able to see into the future.

Seven more Sevens (7)

Pythagoras called 7 the perfect number with triangle (3) and the square (4) 

Seven Chakra points in the body

Seven seas

Seven wonders of the Ancient World

Seven days of the week

Seven continents

Seven colours of the rainbow

Lucky, or unlucky? As in any Feng Shui Formula, prevention is better than cure.

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LynC

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