Feng Shui 2021
Updating Flying Stars for 2021 Metal Ox Year
As we are entering the Metal Ox year on 4 February 2021, it would be a good idea to check how the new year’s stars could affect our lives. Here we will be mainly dealing with the annual stars though, and the month stars when they double up with the annual stars and boosting their impact for the better or worse.
Let’s start with listing all the challenging stars, in order of importance, their element and location in 2021 and how the negative aspects can be reversed to a certain extent. Of course for a bigger picture, we need to take a look at how the annual stars, and even the monthly visiting stars interact with our natal Flying Star chart.
| NUMBER | ELEMENT | KNOWN AS | DIRECTION | ELEMENT(s) as REMEDY | TRADITIONAL REMEDY | COLOURS AS REMEDY |
| 5 | earth | Yellow danger | South-east (SE) | metal/water | Wind chimes | white/metallic colours |
| 2 | earth | Sickness | North (N) | metal/water | 6-coins | white/metallic colours |
| 3 | wood | Conflict/robbery | South-west (SW) | fire | lamps/red objects | red/pink/purple |
| 7 | metal | Rivalry, back stabbing, loss of wealth | North-west (NW) | water/wood | bamboo in water | black/green/blue |
One should also keep in mind the location of the stars when evaluating these changing influences. If a negative star such as Yellow 5 is found in a bath-room, storage or another seldom used area, no remedy will be required. However, when they are flying to a room with vital function such as entrance, living room, bedroom, reception area or board-room at work, remedies will certainly be necessary. Even tough an all metal wind-chime is the most efficient way of remedying 5 Yellow, sometimes using a salt water cure might be more practical.
Apart from the traditional cures, each and every item of decoration and accessory having the correct colours and shapes can be integrated into the interior design as remedies and will enhance the impact of that particular element. For example, along with an all metal wind-chime for curing Yellow 5, one could also use white curtains, white or black upholstered sofas with dot patterned cushions scattered on them, round/oval shapes in general, statues and ornaments in gold, silver, copper, bronze and white-washed walls, representing the metal and water elements.
Another important measure is to make sure that no objects representing the fire element are present when remedying the earth stars such as Yellow 5 and 2 Sickness. Bright lamps, predominantly red/purple carpets, furniture and other accessories with triangle or zigzag patterns in fire colours will all symbolise the fire element. The fire element feeding these earth stars will make them even stronger and more dangerous.
The same care should be taken with representations of the earth element when curing the metal 7. In the constructive cycle of the elements, earth supports the metal element. Since metal star 7 is dated in our present age of 8, encouraging it by support could create adverse affects. Examples of this negative support could be seen as Terra-cotta flooring, excessive use of earthenware ornaments, potted plants and earth colours, and check/gingham patterns dominating in interior design.
After curing all the visiting negative stars we need to check the position of Grand Duke Jupiter, also called Tai Sui (tài suì, 太岁), 3 Shars-3 Afflictions or Killings (sān shā, 三煞) and the Clash Position, Sui Po (suì pò, 岁破).
The three Shar directions in 2021 is the string of Wood; Rabbit, Dragon and Tiger. However, the most serious of these is E2, Rabbit that should be paid attention to.
When pinpointing these directions, it will be necessary to use a compass for precision and to mark the exact areas covered by these 15-degree segments on the floor-plan, to be able to see the precise areas of concern.
If you are building a new house or doing large scale renovation work this year, I would recommend to check these directions first. It is said that offending the Grand Duke can create personal problems and offending Sui Po can be just as serious, not so much on a personal level, but affecting more your finances. If you have renovation plans, please check if you have Tai Sui and Sui Po segments disturbed. If so, please apply Feng Shui formulae for choosing a safe date to start (the building work or renovation). This also includes landscaping.
| SHAR | DIRECTION | DEGREES | ADVICE |
| Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui) | NE1 Ox | 22.6-37.5 | Best not facing this direction when sitting. No major renovations inside in this direction. No moving earth (planting included), construction and renovation work. Preferably avoid travelling towards this direction. |
| Three Killings (3 afflictions) | E2 Rabbit Calamity sha | 82.6- 97.5 | The worst of the 3 Afflictions, best not to have this direction behind you. |
| Clash (Sui Po) Year Breaker | SE1 Goat | 202.6-217.5 | Best not to have this direction behind you. Avoid moving earth, construction, renovation in this sector. |
I wish you all the best of luck and a fulfilling year ahead.
HOW TO MAKE SALT WATER CURE:
Take a pint glass.
Fill the glass ¾ with salt.
Place metal coins on top of the salt.
Fill with water all the way up.
Place it where it is needed, preferably out of sight. It should not be covered.
