Flying Star for 2023, the Year of the Water Rabbit
- artofshanshui
- Jan 21, 2023
- 5 min read
The Flying Stars are distributed in the various areas of the home for the year of the Rabbit 2023. This is the most straightforward approach to understanding the Feng Shui pattern of the year since it depicts how energy gathers within any building.
Afflicted Stars
Tai Shui: East (82.5 degree - 97.5 degree)
The 3 Killings: West
Auspicious Stars
Afflicted Stars - Illness Star: East Sector (Earth Element)
Causes
-Unforeseen sickness and dangers.
Impact
Those born in the year of rabbit.
Eldest son / matured male in the family
Important areas (i.e. bedrooms, living/dining area, main entrance, study) of the house is located at this sector.
Remedies
Avoid having any fire-related elements (red colours or any images/element of fire-related items) in this sector.
Introduce metal-related elements (i.e. white colours or metal-related decoration items) to counter the effects of the illness star.
Place a Metal Hulu in this sector.
Afflicted Stars - Quarrelsome Star: Southeast Sector (Wood Element)
Causes
Brings about arguments, disputes and in the worst case, may bring about legal issues.
Strong as it is supported by wood element.
Impact
Eldest daughter, mature female
Those born in the year of Dragon or Snake.
Those with main door located in this sector or facing Southeast or bedroom in the Southeast sector of the house.
Remedies
Reduce / remove Water and Wood elements in this sector to reduce the strength of Wood element (i.e. fish tank, potted plants, etc.)
Introduce Fire element to reduce the strength of Wood. This could be any item that represent fire such as red painting, red carpet, red tablecloth, etc.
Afflicted Stars - 5 Yellows: Northwest (Earth Element)
Causes
Strongest affliction star in terms of negative energy.
Brings about misfortunes, bad luck, lawsuits, accidents, serious illness, and even possibly death.
Impact
Patriarch of the family i.e. Father, grandfather, elderly men.
Those born in the year of Dog and Boar.
Important areas (i.e. bedrooms, living/dining area, main entrance, study) of the house is located at this sector
Remedies
Do not disturb sector with digging, drilling, hammering, knocking, etc.
Minimize activities and keep this sector quiet if possible.
Remove Fire and Earth elements in this sector to reduce the strength of Earth element.
Introduce Metal element to reduce the strength of Earth.
The 5 Element Pagoda is a powerful cure for the Misfortune Star.
Afflicted Stars - Robbery Star: Northeast (Metal Element)
Causes
Possibility of betrayal, violence, robbery, aggressive behaviors, and fire outbreak.
Strong in the year of 2023 as it is supported by Earth element
Impact
Youngest son, young boys, young men.
Those born in the year of the Ox & Tiger.
Important areas (i.e. bedrooms, living/dining area, main entrance, study) of the house that are in this sector.
Remedies
Avoid staying out late or quiet areas.
Reduce /remove Metal and Earth elements in this sector to reduce the strength of Metal element.
Introduce Water element to reduce strength of Metal.
Blue Rhino and Elephant are ideal cures.
Auspicious Stars - Victory Star: Southwest (Water Element)
Effects
Symbolizes winning and success over competition.
Benefits
Those born in the year of the Sheep and Monkey.
Mother, grandmother, older females.
Important areas (i.e. bedrooms, living/dining area, main entrance, study) of the house that are in this sector.
Enhancements
Keep the sector bright and clean.
Introduce Metal or Water elements to enhance the Water energy in this sector ie. working desks, offices or studies
Note: Do Not enhance bedrooms with water features.
Auspicious Stars - Romantic & Scholastic Star: Centre (Wood Element)
Effects
Relationships, romance, creativity, academic, artistic talents, wisdom, intelligence as well as self-development.
Benefits
Important areas (i.e. bedrooms, living/dining area, study) of the house that are in this sector.
Enhancements
To activate for scholastic effects, items related to academic can be place in this sector, i.e. books, calligraphy brushes, etc.
For those who are single and want to start a new relationship, items that symbolised love can be placed in the #4 Star sector of the person’s room (must be in a pair). Care must be taken to avoid placing undesirable items to prevent attracting unwanted relationships
For those who are married and want to enhance their relationship, wedding photos and loving couple items can be used to enhance this sector.
Remove items that represent negative situations such as loneliness, sadness, war, fight, etc. These can generate negative energies and create a tensed atmosphere in your love life.
Auspicious Stars - Heavenly Blessing Star: West (Metal Element)
Effects
Brings luck and blessings from the heavens to empower leadership and open doors to help from mentors and influential people.
Benefits
Youngest daughter, young girls, young ladies,
Those born in the year of the Rooster.
Important areas (i.e. bedrooms, living/dining area, main entrance, study) of the house that are in this sector.
Enhancements
Earth (Yellow colour) and Metal (White colour) items will help to enhance the sector.
Auspicious Stars - Wealth Star: North (Earth Element)
Effects
Brings fortune, nobility, favourable promotion, salary increment, smooth wealth luck, good health and career success.
Benefits
Middle-aged females (30s), middle daughter
Those born in the year of the Horse.
Important areas (i.e. bedrooms, living/dining area, main entrance, study) of the house that are in this sector.
Enhancements
Add Fire elements to the sector (i.e. red paintings, tablecloth, carpet, etc.)
Place enhancers e.g. Wealth Pots, Money Tree, etc. in the sector.
Auspicious Stars - Future Prosperity Star: South (Fire Element)
Effects
Refers to the prosperity of the future. It can come in the form of future wealth, promotion, good news, etc.
Benefits
Middle-aged females (30s), middle daughter.
Those born in the year of the Horse.
Those with main entrance, living rooms, dining rooms, study rooms in the South sector.
Enhancements
Can activate this sector by introducing Wood (Green colour) or Fire (Red colour) elements.
Tai Sui (East - 82.5o - 97.5o)
Impact
Also known as the Grand Duke of Jupiter.
Each year is governed by a different Tai Sui.
In 2023, the Tai Sui will be in the East (82.5o - 97.5o) Sector.
Afflicted person may suffer from setbacks, such as unstable luck for career and wealth, face obstacles or troubles in marriage, health issues, and/or even suffer from disasters.
Dos & Don'ts
Do not sit facing East.
Do not do any renovations or knocking in the East Sector.
Keep noise level and activities low in the East Sector.
Acceptable to sit with the Tai Sui behind you (i.e. sit in East facing West). This signals that one will get support from the Tai Sui.
Choose to get married, start a business, have a baby or hold a birthday party, etc.. Celebrations minimize impact of Tai Sui.
Those who clashes with Tai Sui should pay attention to personal health and safety and avoid dangerous activities.
Do good deeds, be filial to elders, act prudently and behave calmly to improve your luck in the year of clash with Tai Sui.
A pair of Pi Yao can be introduced in the East sector to appease the ruling Tai Sui.
Alternatively, you may want to carry the zodiac sign of your allies or secret friend with you to enhance your luck or as a cure for Tai Shui.
Reference below’s table for the allies and secret friends that are most beneficial to you for the year 2023 (Zodiacs in orange are afflicted with Tai Shui).
Zodiac signs afflicted by the Tai Sui
Those born in the year of the:
Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023)
Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)
Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)
Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)
Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)
3 Killings (West - 337.5o - 22.5o)
Impact
Possible negative consequences can include accidents, mishaps, robberies loss of wealth and persistent troubles and problems.
Consists of 3 types of Sha Chi (煞气): a. Robbery (劫煞) b. Disaster (灾煞) c. Setbacks (岁煞)
Dos & Don'ts
Do not do any renovations or knocking in the West sector.
Keep noise level and activities low in the West sector.
Do not sit with back facing 3 Killings.
Do not sit in the 3 Killings direction.
It is okay to sit facing 3 Killings though.
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