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The transformative journey of Period 9 continues into 2025, bringing profound metaphysical shifts that reshape the energies of our living and working environments—whether in homes, offices, or other properties.

The San Yuan Xuan Kong Flying Star method offers a detailed approach to evaluating the dynamics of a potential Build-To-Order (BTO) property. By harnessing its auspicious energy, learn how to select an auspicious BTO stack that strategically aligns with your goals in this pivotal era of Period 9.

What is San Yuan Xuan Kong Flying Star?

In Imperial Feng Shui, the San Yuan Xuan Kong Flying Star method is a core principle used to interpret the energy chart of a home or office. Renowned among seasoned practitioners, it is a leading methodology for identifying auspicious spaces that attract wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.
This approach evaluates the auspiciousness of a property based on the influence of nine stars from the Big Dipper constellation, each associated with a specific number:

• Star 1 — Tan Lang
• Star 2 — Ju Men (Ju Men)
• Star 3 — Lu Cun
• Star 4 — Wen Qu (Wen Qu)
• Star 5 — Lian Zhen
• Star 6 — Wu Qu (武曲)
• Star 7 — Po Jun (Po Jun)
• Star 8 — Zuo Fu (Left)
• Star 9 — You Bi

In Period 9, Stars 1, 6, 8, and 9 are considered auspicious and bring favourable energy. The San Yuan Xuan Kong system also factors in the Feng Shui period of a property. The Feng Shui timeline spans 180 years, divided into nine 20-year cycles. Each cycle begins with the conjunction of Jupiter (木星) and Saturn (土星), marking the start of a new period.

Period	Dates
Period 9	4th Feb 1844 to 3rd Feb 1864
Period 1	4th Feb 1864 to 3rd Feb 1884
Period 2	4th Feb 1884 to 3rd Feb 1904
Period 3	4th Feb 1904 to 3rd Feb 1924
Period 4	4th Feb 1924 to 3rd Feb 1944
Period 5	4th Feb 1944 to 3rd Feb 1964
Period 6	4th Feb 1964 to 3rd Feb 1984
Period 7	4th Feb 1984 to 3rd Feb 2004
Period 8	4th Feb 2004 to 3rd Feb 2024
Period 9 (current)	4th Feb 2024 to 3rd Feb 2044

Learn about Period 9 here

Selecting Auspicious BTO Stacks: Step-by-Step Guide

The main entrance plays a crucial role as the primary Qi entry point of a home. For this reason, the main door must feature a favourable Flying Star combination.

Determining the Flying Star combination for the main door requires a detailed analysis of the home’s Flying Star chart. The following steps may help to determine the most auspicious BTO stack:

1. Identify the House Period: Determine the year the property will be completed. For BTO properties completed during Period 9 (2024–2044), the Flying Star chart will be plotted to align with this period.
2. Determine the Facing Direction: Determine the orientation of the property’s main window, as this determines its facing direction in Feng Shui.
3. Use the 24 Mountain Compass: Obtain a 24 Mountain Compass to measure the precise facing direction. Align the compass with the stack layout of the property. Overlay the compass onto the layout to determine the exact orientation and corresponding Flying Star influences.

By following these steps, you can accurately chart the Flying Star combinations and ensure your BTO property aligns with auspicious Period 9 energies.

Direction	Abbreviation	Chinese Term	Degree
North 1	N1	壬	337.6 - 352.5
North 2	N2	子	352.6 - 7.5
North 3	N3	癸	7.6 - 22.5
North-East 1	NE1	丑	22.6 - 37.5
North-East 2	NE2	艮	37.6 - 52.5
North-East 3	NE3	寅	52.6 - 67.5
East 1	E1	甲	67.6 - 82.5
East 2	E2	卯	82.6 - 97.5
East 3	E3	乙	97.6 - 112.5
South-East 1	SE1	辰	112.6 - 127.5
South-East 2	SE2	巽	127.6 - 142.5
South-East 3	SE3	巳	142.6 - 157.5
South 1	S1	丙	157.6 - 172.5
South 2	S2	午	172.6 - 187.5
South 3	S3	丁	187.6 - 202.5
South-West 1	SW1	未	202.6 - 217.5
South-West 2	SW2	坤	217.6 - 232.5
South-West 3	SW3	申	232.6 - 247.5
West 1	W1	庚	247.6 - 262.5
West 2	W2	酉	262.6 - 277.5
West 3	W3	辛	277.6 - 292.5
North-West 1	NE1	戌	292.6 - 307.5
North-West 2	NE2	乾	307.6 - 322.5
North-West 3	NE3	亥	322.6 - 337.5

Common Feng Shui Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting a BTO

Failure to Check for Surrounding Religious Organisations (Yin Sha, 阴煞)

Religious establishments, such as temples, churches, or mosques, can generate Yin Sha (阴煞), which may create an imbalance in the home’s Feng Shui. Selecting BTOs with close proximity to these locations can lead to excessive yin energy, potentially impacting the occupants’ health and prosperity.

Failure to Check for Surrounding Hospitals and Polyclinics (Bing Sha, 病煞)

Hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities emit Bing Sha (病煞), a type of negative energy associated with illness. Selecting a BTO unit near such establishments may adversely affect the health and vitality of the occupants.

Failure to Consider the Birth Charts of Occupants

The alignment between the occupants’ birth charts (Bazi, 八字) and the house’s energy layout is crucial. A mismatch can result in missed opportunities, disharmony, and personal and professional growth challenges.

Ignoring External Structures and Surroundings

Overlooking nearby structures such as highways, flyovers, or sharp angles from adjacent buildings can introduce Sha Qi (煞气), disrupting the flow of beneficial energy into the home.

Selecting a Unit with Poor Internal Layout

Failing to consider the unit’s internal layout, such as a centrally located toilet or blocked entrances, can disrupt Qi flow, leading to health, wealth, and relationship imbalances.

How the Orientation of a BTO Impacts its Feng Shui

Flying Star Chart and Energy Layout

The orientation of a BTO determines its Flying Star Chart (飞星图), which maps the distribution of energy (Qi) in the home. This chart is essential in identifying areas of auspicious and inauspicious energy, enabling the placement of remedies and enhancements.

For example, a house facing South may have favourable star combinations for wealth in the main entrance, while another orientation may favour health or relationships in specific sectors.

Harnessing Auspicious Directions

A skilled Feng Shui practitioner will analyse the house’s facing direction and the surrounding environment to align with the occupants’ auspicious directions, based on their Gua number or Bazi.

Maximising Sunlight and Ventilation

The unit orientation also affects natural light and airflow, which influences the balance of yin and yang within the home. Adequate yang energy, provided by sunlight, is essential for vitality and growth.

Alignment with Environmental Features

The orientation should harmonise with nearby natural elements like water bodies or mountains, as they play a critical role in attracting and anchoring positive energy.

Avoiding Sha Qi from Neighboring Structures

The orientation should avoid facing structures that emit harmful energy, such as T-junctions, sharp building edges, or busy roads, which can introduce disruptions to the household’s prosperity and well-being.

Addressing these factors during the selection process will allow future homeowners to create a harmonious living environment that fosters health, wealth, and happiness.

Auspicious BTO stacks

BTO apartments with the following facing directions and main door placements are considered auspicious due to their favourable Flying Star combinations, which bring immense wealth and prosperity to homeowners:

Facing Direction: South 1

• Main door is located at the bottom left.
• Flying Star combination: 8-1, attracting wealth and prosperity.

Facing Direction: Southwest 1

• Main door is located at the bottom left or right.
• Flying Star combinations: 8-1 and 1-8, both highly auspicious for wealth.

Facing Direction: West 1

• Main door is located at the bottom right.
• Flying Star combination: 1-8, fostering financial growth and prosperity.

Facing Direction: West 2 and West 3

• Main door is located at the bottom left.
• Flying Star combination: 8-1, enhancing wealth and success.

Facing Direction: Northwest 1

• Main door is located at the bottom right.
• Flying Star combination: 1-8, ensuring abundant prosperity.

Facing Direction: North 2 and North 3

• Main door is located at the bottom left.
• Flying Star combination: 8-1, promoting immense wealth and fortune.

Facing Direction: Northeast 2 and Northeast 3

• Main door is located at the bottom left or right.
• Flying Star combinations: 1-8 and 8-1, both bringing significant prosperity.

Facing Direction: East 1

• Main door is located at the bottom right.
• Flying Star combination: 1-8, favouring financial success.

Facing Direction: East 2 and East 3

• Main door is located at the bottom left.
• Flying Star combination: 8-1, ensuring abundant wealth and good fortune.

Facing Direction: Southeast 2 and Southeast 3

• Main door is located at the bottom right.
• Flying Star combination: 8-1, ushering in wealth and prosperity.

Align Your Future with Imperial Feng Shui

Choosing the right BTO is a crucial step in creating a home that aligns with your aspirations and prosperity. With Master David’s expert guidance, your BTO selection and home Feng Shui can be precisely tailored to harness auspicious energies, ensuring a space that supports your personal and financial goals.

Through meticulous house audits and the application of Imperial Feng Shui principles, Master David combines these insights with carefully curated Feng Shui treasures, your home becomes a sanctuary of abundance and opportunity.

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