The Influence of the Nine-Palace Flying Stars on People's Lives

To understand the Nine Star Flying system, you first need to be familiar with the "Three Cycles and Nine Periods." In the Chinese calendrical system, each "cycle" spans 60 years. The Upper, Middle, and Lower Cycles each govern 60 years, totaling 180 years for the "Three Cycles." In Feng Shui, there are also nine moving stars that change position each year. These nine stars are:

• One White Star (Yī Bái Tān Láng)
• Two Black Star (Èr Hēi Jù Mén)
• Three Green Star (Sān Bì Lù Cún)
• Four Green Star (Sì Lǜ Wén Qǔ)
• Five Yellow Star (Wǔ Huáng Lián Zhēn)
• Six White Star (Liù Bái Wǔ Qǔ)
• Seven Red Star (Qī Chì Pò Jūn)
• Eight White Star (Bā Bái Zuǒ Fǔ)
• Nine Purple Star (Jiǔ Zǐ Yòu Bì)

The concept of the "Nine Palaces" can be applied to individual buildings or even larger areas such as cities or countries. Originating from the River Diagram and the Luo Shu, it serves as an important analytical tool in Feng Shui. The Nine Palaces are:

Qián Palace, Kǎn Palace, Gèn Palace, Zhèn Palace, Center Palace, Xùn Palace, Lí Palace, Kūn Palace, and Duì Palace, corresponding respectively to the Northwest, North, Northeast, East, Center, Southeast, South, Southwest, and West. Among these, Qián, Kǎn, Gèn, and Zhèn are the four Yang Palaces; Xùn, Lí, Kūn, and Duì are the four Yin Palaces; together with the Center Palace, they make nine in total.

Each of the nine stars governs a 20-year period within the 180-year span.

• The 20 years governed by the One White Star are called the "First Cycle";
• The 20 years governed by the Two Black Star are called the "Second Cycle";
• The 20 years governed by the Three Green Star are called the "Third Cycle";
• The 20 years governed by the Four Green Star are called the "Fourth Cycle";
• The 20 years governed by the Five Yellow Star are called the "Fifth Cycle";
• The 20 years governed by the Six White Star are called the "Sixth Cycle";
• The 20 years governed by the Seven Red Star are called the "Seventh Cycle";
• The 20 years governed by the Eight White Star are called the "Eighth Cycle";
• The 20 years governed by the Nine Purple Star are called the "Ninth Cycle".

When the "Ninth Cycle"—a span of 180 years—ends, the One White Star again governs the "First Cycle," and the sequence repeats indefinitely to map Earth’s time and space. The Three Cycles reflect Earth’s fortunes, a way of assessing the planet’s cosmic energy. The Earth was in the Seventh Cycle from 1983 to 2003; from 2004 to 2023, it entered the 20-year Eighth Cycle. After the Eighth Cycle, beginning in 2024, the Earth enters the Ninth Cycle. Each grid represents the flight of a star. Note that the positions of the nine stars change every year, so when arranging Feng Shui for your home, it’s essential to keep current.

You may wonder which of the nine stars are auspicious or inauspicious. Dr. Zheng offers a brief explanation below:

1. One White Star (Yī Bái Tān Láng)

Belongs to the Water element. When favorable, the One White Star signifies promotion, fame, success in examinations, official luck, and financial gains. When unfavorable, it can bring romantic entanglements, financial loss, serious illness, or even exile.

2. Two Black Star (Èr Hēi Jù Mén)

Belongs to the Earth element. The Two Black Star is associated with illness. When favorable, it indicates high status and the potential for great achievements. When unfavorable, it becomes a major misfortune star—on par with the Five Yellow—bringing financial loss, severe illness, and even death. It may also attract negative spirits.

3. Three Green Star (Sān Bì Lù Cún)

Belongs to the Wood element. The Three Green Star represents disputes. When favorable, it signifies fame through eloquence, benefiting lawyers, judges, and talented speakers. When unfavorable, it brings quarrels and financial losses.

4. Four Green Star (Sì Lǜ Wén Qǔ)

Also known as the "Literary Star," it belongs to the Wood element. When favorable, it represents culture, art, talent, and quick wit. When unfavorable, it can lead to romantic troubles and overindulgence.

5. Five Yellow Star (Wǔ Huáng Lián Zhēn)

Belongs to the Earth element. When favorable, the Five Yellow Star signifies supreme authority and respect, akin to imperial power. When unfavorable, it is known as the Five Yellow Kill or the Rightful Kill, indicating serious illness, disasters, and family tragedies. This star may also attract evil spirits.

6. Six White Star (Liù Bái Wǔ Qǔ)

Belongs to the Metal element. The Six White Star is a wealth star; together with the One White and Eight White Stars, it forms the three major wealth stars. When favorable, it brings both wealth and prosperity; when unfavorable, it can lead to financial ruin.

7. Seven Red Star (Qī Chì Pò Jūn)

Belongs to the Metal element. When favorable, the Seven Red Star benefits those who work with their voice—such as singers, speakers, and diviners—and supports communication and dissemination. When unfavorable, it signifies disputes, violence, and even world wars. It is also linked to fire hazards and respiratory issues.

8. Eight White Star (Bā Bái Zuǒ Fǔ)

Belongs to the Earth element. When favorable, the Eight White Star is the Great White Wealth Star, bringing fame and fortune. It is the most auspicious of the nine. When unfavorable, it can lead to financial loss, moral decline, and epidemics.

9. Nine Purple Star (Jiǔ Zǐ Yòu Bì)

Belongs to the Fire element. When favorable, the Nine Purple Star is a major star of joy and love, representing romance and benefactors, and is favorable for real estate and construction. When unfavorable, it can bring romantic troubles, financial losses, and is associated with fire hazards, explosions, heart disease, eye ailments, and bleeding.

Using the Nine Star Flying Chart of 2010, you can analyze the auspicious and inauspicious stars based on the layout of your home or office, determine where the lucky and unlucky stars have flown in your space, and then, according to your own destiny, choose auspicious positions to enhance your fortune.