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In Panyu, there is a property called Era Bund, a new development with abundant scenic resources, where three rivers converge. It is considered a high-end community. This time, I received a commission from one of the owners inside, a lawyer named Deng.
On the fourteenth day of the Lunar New Year, around dinner time, I received a call. The victim was a cousin of a friend, and he said on the phone: "Hello, San'er mentioned that you are knowledgeable about feng shui. Since the beginning of this year, things have been going poorly for me. Could you come over to help take a look?"
I replied that I had just returned to Guangzhou and asked when he would be available.
He suggested tomorrow.
I asked if it was okay since tomorrow is the Lantern Festival.
He responded that it didn't matter; if it was convenient for me, I could come over in the afternoon as he had a case in the morning.
Hearing his urgency, I readily agreed. After all, being alone during the Lantern Festival wasn't particularly enjoyable.
The next day, during the Lantern Festival, after lunch, I headed to Era Bund. Since it was also in Panyu, it wasn't far. After about half an hour's drive, I arrived, though the light drizzle in the sky dampened my mood somewhat.
When I met Mr. Deng downstairs, he appeared to be in his forties or fifties, looking haggard but exuding an air of authority typical of an experienced lawyer.
Seeing my youthfulness, there was a hint of mockery in his gaze as he said, "Hello, we live on the 18th floor." I felt a surge of irritation; countless expletives raced through my mind. However, I simply replied, "Okay, just give me a moment." Having been in this line of work for so long, I was used to the skeptical and mocking looks from others. Our relationship was purely transactional: I help you solve your problem, and you pay me—it's that simple. I didn't seek him out; he came to me. If he wanted to look down on me, that was his choice; I had no obligation to bow and scrape.
He waited quietly beside me as I took out my compass and stepped seven paces outside before starting my calculations. After noting the specific orientation of the building in my mind, we headed up to the 18th floor. Upon opening the door, I was greeted by a spacious hall of at least 70 square meters. In the center stood a set of sofas made from an unknown type of wood facing an enormous television set; behind the sofa was a dining table. With no time to admire their decor, I asked him what had happened recently.
I couldn't recall his exact words but got the gist: they bought this house at the beginning of last year and had consulted a feng shui master at that time who claimed that this place had excellent feng shui.
I asked him if besides saying that the feng shui was excellent, did he mention anything else?
He replied that there were comments about orientation and which floors were good—details he didn't quite understand.
I then asked him if the master had looked at their family's birth charts.
He said no.
Then the problem lay here.
I said, "Please write down the birth dates and times of your family of three, and also draw a layout of your house for me."
While he was writing, I set up a large star chart for the entire house, along with the annual flying stars, and went to check each room. I observed the furnishings inside and the surrounding environment. Gradually, I began to form some conclusions.
Having ruled out supernatural disturbances, I combined the homeowner's natal chart with the house's energy chart and star chart layout. I was taken aback; no wonder he looked so haggard.
I asked him, "Your wife is at the hospital with your son, right? Your wife has been experiencing serious gynecological issues lately, and your recent cases have not been going well." The reason I used "you" instead of "sir" was not out of respect; rather, I felt a bit sorry for him because the star chart indicated great misfortune.
He was momentarily stunned and asked if I had inquired about his situation.
I replied, "No, this is how it should be for this house this year!"
Skeptically, he asked me, "Can you explain why?"
I couldn't help but smile bitterly; did he want me to explain the principles? It would take three days and nights to cover everything. Instead, I said, "I'll try to give you a rough idea. Please don't ask me about the principles; some things you wouldn't understand anyway, and some have no principles at all."
He agreed and said to wait a moment. He brewed a pot of tea and poured me a cup before sitting down across from me, looking eager to learn.
Here, I need to introduce my method of feng shui.
Unlike in the countryside, where feng shui is primarily concerned with the homestead's orientation towards mountains and water, the homeowner's birth date and time, and the surrounding environment—since rural residents often arrange their homes based on convenience—things are different in the city.
In urban buildings, the orientation of a high-rise is entirely different from that of an individual unit's door. Therefore, beyond eight stories, it is no longer influenced by ground-level energy. At that point, determining orientation must rely on the lobby or balcony. Moreover, the internal layout and arrangement of objects are significant. Certain items can trigger energy flows; if placed incorrectly, they can easily lead to financial loss or harm to family members.
I have tried various methods to assess many homes, and I found that the highest accuracy came from Nine Star Feng Shui. That is why I specialize in this field now, and there are rarely instances where it proves inaccurate.
Let me briefly explain Nine Star Feng Shui. As everyone knows, there are the Big Dipper Seven Stars, but there are actually two additional stars that are not visible to the naked eye. They are the One White Talisman Star, the Er Hei Ju Men Star, the Three Green Lu Star, the Four Green Wenchang Star, the Five Yellow Lian Zhen Star, the Liubai Wuqixing, the Seven Red Breaking Army Star, the Eight White Left Assistant Star, and the Nine Purple Right Assistant Star.
In simple terms, these nine stars govern the overall fortune of a residence.
Each of these flying stars possesses different elements and can bring both good and bad fortune. Good fortune can turn into bad, and vice versa. This is due to the annual movement of flying stars; their positions change every year. For example, from 2004 to 2023, these twenty years fall within the Eighth Period of Three Cycles and Nine Periods, which means that the Eight White Star is positioned in the center.
To aid understanding, here is a flying star chart based on the Eight Trigrams.
Each flying star has its own attributes. Let's take the most notorious star as an example. Among the nine stars, none is more infamous than the Five Yellow and Two Black. The Five Yellow is particularly ominous.
The Second Master’s book describes it briefly, but I have memorized it.
The Five Yellow Lian Zhen Star belongs to Earth. It is a major disaster star for Wu and Ji elements; regardless of generation or overcoming, it brings misfortune. It is advisable to remain still rather than act; it is better to release than to conquer. It signifies unwarranted troubles, unexpected disasters, chronic illnesses requiring surgery, disputes and slander, theft at home, and legal issues leading to financial loss.
Since we are all educated individuals, I won't elaborate further.
The nine stars fly according to a fixed pattern each year, so a house's feng shui may not always be good. This is what is meant by the cyclical nature of feng shui; only by mastering the rules of flying stars can one maintain lasting good fortune. As for how they fly, that’s a long story I won’t delve into now.
Of course, I am not saying that feng shui can dictate everything. The saying goes: life comes first, then luck, followed by feng shui. Feng shui is merely an auxiliary factor—like cooking rice; it can be made into fragrant white rice or delicious fried rice. Feng shui is like the egg used in fried rice.
I digress a bit; I won’t go into detail here. If friends have any questions, we can discuss them in the comments.
Returning to the main topic, I will summarize what follows without explaining principles further; otherwise, it could spiral out of control.
This year has been unfortunate for Mr. Deng's family; all three members have encountered disasters. Let me briefly outline what happened.
First and foremost is his son. Early on, a kitchen knife fell and injured his foot, requiring over ten stitches. After returning home to recuperate for a short while, he slipped while using the restroom and hit his head hard enough to require hospitalization. His wife has been experiencing frequent gynecological issues along with gastrointestinal problems. As for Lawyer Deng himself, he hasn’t faced any physical discomfort but has taken on four cases since the beginning of the year—all of which he lost!
Let’s talk about Mr. Deng's son first. The biggest issue is that this year’s Five Yellow Star has flown into Little Deng's bedroom. To clarify, I don’t mean that wherever a bad star appears will inevitably suffer misfortune; that's not necessarily true. For a bad star to manifest its effects requires certain conditions—what we call "luan tou."
For instance, in Little Deng's room: The Five Yellow Star belongs to Earth and favors yellow colors. Coincidentally, his room's wallpaper is golden yellow, there are five figurines on his desk, and he has exactly five pens in his pen holder—these all contribute to what we refer to as "luan tou" in feng shui. Furthermore, Little Deng's BaZi Astrology indicates an abundance of water but a lack of wood; as we know, wood overcomes earth while earth overcomes water. With all these factors combined exerting pressure together, Little Deng has faced continuous calamities brought on by the Five Yellow Star’s influence.
Regarding the issue with Mrs. Deng, I discovered that this year, the Er Hei Ju Men Star is precisely flying into the location of her kitchen, which is the main area where a housewife operates. There are also many other influences within that space, but I won't go into detail.
The Er Hei Ju Men Star resides in the Kun direction and is associated with earth. It represents misfortune, illness, and sorrow. For women, it signifies disputes, lawsuits, miscarriages, and chronic illnesses.
Another problem arises from a common household conflict known as Door Conflict. The bathroom in their home directly faces the entrance to their master bedroom! Door Conflict is a prevalent phenomenon in modern housing that many people overlook. While some damages may be minor, if left unresolved for a long time, they can become unbearable. For instance, having a bathroom facing a bedroom can easily lead to health issues, particularly gynecological problems.
Therefore, if any female friends frequently experience gynecological issues, it might be worth checking if the bathroom door aligns with the bedroom door. If so, measures should be taken.
There are three solutions: First, change the door (which is quite difficult). Second, place a non-ventilated screen or curtain at least 1.2 meters high between the two doors. Third, you can hang bamboo curtains on the doors or place Five Emperors White Jade Coins on the bedroom door.
Additionally, it's advisable to ensure that at least one of the doors remains closed most of the time to maintain a relatively stable energy flow indoors.
When I finished explaining these basic concepts to Mr. Deng, he seemed deeply engrossed. After taking a sip of tea and noticing his reaction, he asked about his case's loss. I explained that his case's outcome had little to do with the interior feng shui of his home; rather, his Ba Zi Astrology was quite strong. However, I pointed out that the two new buildings being constructed outside might affect his home's feng shui.
Let me also mention a common issue in high-rise communities known as Heavenly Blade Kill!
Heavenly Blade Kill refers to a narrow gap between two tall buildings that resembles being sliced in half by a knife from above; hence it is called Heavenly Blade Kill. This is one of the most severe feng shui hazards!
In feng shui, it is essential to gather wind and energy. When indoor airflow is unstable and strong winds or cold drafts enter or there are significant temperature fluctuations, it can lead to health issues for elderly residents or patients in the home. Visually, Heavenly Blade Kill resembles a knife; being directly aligned with its blade twenty-four hours a day can lead to calamities. It negatively impacts both health and fortune for those living inside.
As illustrated, when two buildings create a Heavenly Blade Kill effect by directly facing each other within a certain range, it becomes necessary to address this issue!
There is a specific calculation for determining the affected range; I won't elaborate here but feel free to leave comments if you're interested in knowing more.
For those living in buildings, check your balcony to see if you are affected by Heavenly Blade Kill. If so, take some measures to prevent sudden misfortunes from arising.
I once had a friend whose home was affected by Heavenly Blade Kill; all the potted plants on his balcony kept dying. He asked me why this was happening. I explained that the Heavenly Blade was too fierce for wood-based plants to withstand and advised him to buy a pair of Bronze Qilin statues for his balcony as protection against it.
The Qilin is the strongest defense against Heavenly Blade Kill; additionally, Obsidian Five Emperors Coins or bronze horses can also help but nothing surpasses the Qilin's strength against such threats.
Friends with good intentions might want to give it a try. If your balcony faces Heavenly Blade Kill at close range, it's nearly impossible to keep plants alive there.
Thus, the feng shui issues at Mr. Deng's home were laid bare before us. After addressing them one by one the next day, and once I received the Commission, Mr. Deng asked me a rather pointed question: "You say feng shui changes over time; does that mean adjustments are needed every year?"
I replied, "No, I've set everything right for you. There's no need for adjustments within five years."
He asked, "Really? Then thank you!"
I nodded, flashing a bright smile as I replied, "You're welcome; it's just a matter of mutual benefit." At this point, I didn't want to say much more given his lingering skepticism.
Feeling the thick stack of Reward in my pocket instantly lifted my spirits. I happily pressed the button for the elevator and headed home!
Last month, Mr. Deng called to invite me to dinner. I knew things were going well for him now and wondered if he wanted to thank me or simply build a friendship.
To be honest, I've never been fond of those who wait for results before taking action. I found an excuse to decline. This is actually one of my personal weaknesses and a reason why I don't have many friends. But in life, it's enough to be happy; having a few close friends is sufficient. When I want to drink, it's nice to have someone to join me; when I feel like chatting, having a few numbers to call is all I need.
This account comes to an end, and I hope it offers some help to those fortunate enough to read it. Feng shui can seem mysterious or not mysterious at all; it depends on how you look at it. Don't overcomplicate feng shui; in the future, I'll share more basic knowledge about it through various cases for my friends to learn from.
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