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Grand Duke for 2026 ~ 丙午

General Wen Zhe (文哲将军， 名叫王缜 – 明代，东莞) was revered for his wisdom, clarity of judgment, and disciplined nature. His biography emphasizes his ability to think strategically and make thoughtful, mature decisions, both on the battlefield and in matters of state. He was deified and appointed as a Tai Sui because his life exemplified order, strategy, and righteous governance.

In the year of Hongzhi’s reign (1493), he was awarded the official position of the military department. Wen Zhe sent an envoy to Annan (now Vietnam), and the country of Annan gave him money, but he returned all of it to prevent his identity as an envoy from being tainted. Later, he was transferred to Nanji city to initiate a reformed of the officials and removed the administration’s shortcomings of the past.

When the new Emperor Jiajing ascended the throne and changed the name of the country, Wen Zhe made a statement of ten major things, namely: to correct the fundamentals of the country, follow the virtues of their ancestors, extensively visit the feelings of the people, pay attention to the issuance of edicts, prohibit the extravagance of the court and the wild, seek virtuous talents, sympathise with the poverty of the people, correct folk customs, restore the old system, and pay attention to the lives of the people. Most of these opinions were adopted by the emperor. Later, Wen Zhe was promoted to the secretary of the Nanjing, but he was not allowed to resign as there was a famine in the mainland. Wen Zhe was ordered to relieve the victims. He later died at the age of 61 with an official’s funeral given by the Emperor.

9 Stars in Feng Shui

（贪狼）1: Opportunity and Nobleman
（巨门）2: Sickness
（禄存）3: Argument and Risk Taking
（文曲）4: Academic Pursuit
（廉贞）5: Disaster and Calamity
（武曲）6: Corporate Governance
（破军）7: Theft an Gossip
（左辅）8: Wealth and Cashflow
（右弼）9: Investment and Reputation

In 2026, Bing Fire (丙) comes paring with a Wu Fire (午) roots and its overlaying the south sector that is a Calamity star. This is also the denotes a 羊刃 “Blade” — meaning a knife inflicting injury for the sector during 2026. This double whammy gives an image of Star 9 with too much fuel and exuberance that overheats this sector. The south sector relates to media and investments and when such a calamity happens, the grand duke would step in with more control and governance.

Xuan Kong Playbook – Using Ai Xing (挨星)

This is a slightly complex approach and soon will realise that not all Gua (卦) can be align and move into the next level of application. This 2 diagram are part of the foundation model in Xuan Kong Liu Fa (玄空六法). Instead of going thru the entire theory, we can use this Qi map to enhance our wellbeing in the household. Before going into the Qi map, user needs to be aware of the 3 states: 地元龙 (卦), 天元龙 (卦), 人元龙 (卦) – Also known as Earth, Heaven and Man Sector on the compass and must not mixed (Old Literature: 三元八卦只有一卦通). This ring on the compass is not explicitly labeled in most compasses, and needs to be memorized.

How to use Ai Xing (挨星):

  1. Identify the Earth, Heaven and Man Gua (地元龙, 天元龙, 人元龙 → 3 卦) on the compass. i.e. Ren (壬) is Earth (地), Rat (子) is Heaven (天) and Gui (癸) is Man (人) Gua (卦).
  2. 先天为体 (Early Heaven Ring as Link)→Analyse the Facing and Sitting of the property by looking at the Early
    Heaven ring on the compass to identify if the 2 Gua (卦) can connect via combo (5, 10, 15), same number or HeTu (16, 27, 38, 49). It must be paired with the Same Gua (卦/ 元龙) of the Later Heaven Ring.
  3. 后天为用 (Later Heaven Ring as Application)→ For those Gua (卦) that connect, refer to the Later Heaven ring to see if it the Gua (卦) is 1,2,3,4 or 6,7,8,9.
    ● If Upper Period (上元) Number 1,2,3,4 to use Qi, Fire, Windows, Doors and 6789 as water placement
    ● If Lower Period (    下元) Number 6,7,8,9 to use Qi, Fire, Windows, Doors and 1234 as water placements

Xuan Kong Playbook – Pure Elements Qi using HeTu (河图)

Pure Elements Qi (HeTu, 河图) – there is no possible earth combination (5, 10) element flying star combination in Xuan Kong. Therefore, Earth palace sits together or follows fire. HeTu combination in Flying Stars cures Grand Duke of Jupiter (TaiSui) or 5 Yellow Stars. (See Below: 4, 9 Combo in Metal Palace 6).

In the above example palace 6 (has a 4, 9 HeTu metal combo in the natal palace of metal. This palace has vibrant metal energy. That enhances Will Power, Leadership and Discipline. In another words, we can assess what is available and use in actual application easily.

Fire: Passion, Vibrant, Energy, Aspiration, Positive Energy, Influence, Passion, Spiritual Energy.
Wood: Growth, Learning, Improving, Transformation, Self Improvement, Healing.
Water: Emotions, Feeling, Better Thoughts (Energy/ Vibration) attracts better reality, Clarity of Mind, Positive Mentality.
Metal: Will Power, Decision Making, Leadership, Discipline, Execution.
Earth: Stability, Security, Confidence, Sustainable Wealth.

Using good sectors and energy in the property can withstand the external killing (Sha Qi / Poison Arrow / Road Clash). Solving external problems with cure or fix is beginner’s view. Improving the energy and aspects of the resident’s life is a more advanced application of Feng Shui (Improve the People, not cure/ fix the problem), it is about taking action during positive times when the annual energy comes in.

All 3 numbers (Period Star, Sitting & Facing Star) in the Natal Chart can be used to analyse if there is a HeTu combination / element.

Using Annual Stars and Month Stars when they come in each year to forms the HeTu combination with the Natal Chart + Original LuoShu element (i.e. a 4, 9 combination must happen in palace 6 or 7 – Metal or a 2, 7 combination must happen in palace 9 – Fire or 2, 7 combination in palace 2, 5, 8 – Earth. However, do note that monthly and annual stars as the name suggests are short term focus.

Ashati to Alsemia

Ashati journey is divided into three sections: the Ashati levels, Ascension levels and the Alsemia levels.

The entire Ashati system is based upon the process of energetic ascension, in the three main aspects of our multi‐dimensional being.

Ashati focus on consciousness ascension, which is centred on the level of awareness a person functions from within their physical body, which is closely connected to the chakra system and its development.

The Alsemia activations are about physical
ascension, elevating the vibration of the physical body and giving it direct access to higher dimensional energies, mostly for healing purposes. The higher level Alsemia also give the ability to reconnect with and explore the different levels of the subconscious.

Finally, the Ascension levels are all about “energetic ascension” focused on the actual energy bodies connected to the physical body and nervous system. These levels are directly linked to the reconnection to the spirit.

By working directly on the energy structure of our being, from which our level of consciousness, natural higher perceptions, intuition, healing potential and other abilities.

The Ashati energy activations will also give us access to healing energies, which will
be able to channel through the chakra system and out of our hands.

Ashati energy are mostly focused on “consciousness” and its emotions, thoughts, beliefs and higher senses, to lead to its accelerated development, expansion and reconnection to higher levels. This introduces completely new ways of thinking, which step away from “words” and linear thinking to develop the extraordinary and often latent power of higher thoughts, allowing us to think more clearly and efficiently.

The immense healing and manifestation abilities it provides can be considered as the results of this enlightening spiritual ascension process and the going back to the source of one’s true nature.

The Alsemia energy activations will also give us access to a wide range of powerful healing energies, found within nature, this time centred on clearing, balancing and healing the energies, energy structures and energy bodies directly affecting the physical body, its health and development. These will be accessed in a whole new way, unique to Alsemia, which will enable us to perform intensified healings, therefore often shorter in duration. This energy activations will enable us to connect with and explore the layers of the subconscious mind, in addition to providing entire new types of physical healing energies.

A brief notes on Ashati

Ashati is a multilevel step‐by‐step healing and reconnection journey back to our true and higher self, its knowledge, perceptions and natural gifts, and its ability to simply and directly experience, feel and know the truth beyond our physical reality and our physical senses.

This is a completely unique and revolutionary process that will naturally help to trigger and speed up deep emotional, mental and sometimes physical healing, let go of false limitations and restrictive influences, reconnect us energetically and directly to higher levels within our own consciousness, and much more.

This journey cannot always be objectively described with words, but must often be experienced, as it is an inner journey back to the essence of who we are. Ashati does not impose rules or practices, but rather helps us free ourselves from unnecessary beliefs, fears and limitations.

It does not force us to let go of all other practices, spiritual and religion, but rather helps us find the connection with and the beauty in everything, everyone and every experience, the rewarding as much as the challenging ones.

Ashati does not impose healing and change that we are not ready for, but simply allows a higher and often still unconscious part of us to find a voice within, and to show us our own path and unique life purpose.

Going back to the true essence of who we are involves the release of what is not truly, but yet subconsciously influences us every day. Ashati may therefore help us remove deep energetic blockages, repressed emotions, past‐life traumas, limiting beliefs and thought patterns, self‐imposed limitations and suffering, false goals, wants and needs, etc.

It will enable us to open our mind to new perspectives, stronger inner guidance, knowledge and realisations about our multi‐dimensional universe, our multi‐dimensional mind and body, as well as the principles of healing, creation and manifestation. This process will enable us to discover and understand our true self, and this has already helped countless people with their direction and purpose in life, finding a new career path, minimising stress, making more effective decisions, deciphering what they truly want out of life, and generally feeling happier, more fuller live and peaceful mind as a result.

Flying Stars: East Facing, 105°

This is an east facing apartment, door opens in northwest sector. Single owner staying alone in this apartment.

Star 6 in the main door which will assist the resident with officialdom. While this is suppose to be an auspicious sign, the resident isn’t receiving much corporate assistance because the 7, 2 combination inviting gossips and ailments. This negative combination also resides on the resident’s personal zodiac sign of the rat.

Resident also feedback that he suffers frequent fatigue and injury during his regular workout. This align with the Qi he is reside in his bedroom being 6, 3.

The dining and cooking area is plagued by star 5 and 4. Wood produce fire that increase the negative earth energy.

In period 9 the recommended Qi to receive is south. However, majority of the Qi which the unit is receiving is east and south east which is overall detrimental. There isn’t an optimal approach while I could suggest using a full length curtains to block the east Qi, thus focus on receiving south Qi, it would darken the room and reduces natural sunlight as this is a low floor unit. This is not optimal as it makes the unit more Yin than Yang. As it is low floor unit, even though the work/ study desk look toward the south Qi, the opposite building is partially blocking the unit from receiving south Qi.

Flying Stars: Northeast Facing, 45°

Sharing this interior Feng Shui analysis for this property apartment in NE of Singapore.

Double 9 at facing is good but in 2025 means heavier and larger challenges as annual 5 emperor star dominates the sector of NE.

Using copper, bronze or metallic objects of decoration in 乾 Qian sector (between 310 to 318 degree) to subdue the illness energy of sickness star.

Suggest a theme of metallic loft style with bronze hue finishes for the kitchen. To make good use of the star 8 and 1 and the cooking activities of the kitchen. This will enhance the wealth generation of this household and at the same time not let fire in the kitchen attack the Gua (卦) energy of the youngest daughter in the household.

Using triangulation （丑酉午）to cement the period energy 9 for this property. I recommend opening the window at 25 degree to 35 degree sector (yes, it okay if it open wider into other sectors, better if it lapses onto 50 degree). And the use of crystal placement (sphere shaped citrine) in sector 175 degree to 200 degree. The last corner of triangulation happens to be in the toilet, so instead of crystal placements for this sector, suggest to the owner to install a ventilation fan and windows.

The Soul Rescue

The Soul Journey starts with the creation of energy bodies that form the soul and its incarnation across lifetimes. Souls experience both physical and spiritual realms, but unresolved issues or attachments can prevent them from transitioning to the soul dimension after death.

Astral Dimension: Describes the astral world as a connective realm between physical and soul dimensions. It is often cluttered with residual energies and lost souls, which can affect human perception due to fears and cultural influences.

Types of Lost Souls: Confused Souls~Often human-like, connected to a person or place via energy cords. Parasites~Lodged within a host’s body, appearing as dark blobs of energy. Mischievous Entities~Souls with negative intentions due to unresolved trauma, often mistaken for “demons”.

Effects of Lost Souls can significantly impact their hosts. Physical Symptoms~Fatigue, illness, or unexplained pain. Psychological Symptoms~Anxiety, depression, or behavioral changes. Spiritual Symptoms~Disconnection from one’s higher self or spiritual imbalance

Higher Senses

The Higher Senses includes claircognisance, clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairsentience.

Below is an analysis of each sense, including its definition, associated practices, and developmental techniques.

Claircognisance (Intuition)

Definition: Claircognisance is the ability to intuitively “know” something without prior knowledge or evidence. This sense often manifests as spontaneous insights or realizations that seem to come from nowhere.

Training Activities: Practice trusting your gut feelings and acting on intuitive thoughts during daily activities. Engage in exercises that encourage introspection and self-awareness, such as journaling about intuitive experiences.

Further Development: Regular meditation to quiet the mind and enhance receptivity to intuitive thoughts. Energy activations within the Ashati system to strengthen the connection between the mind and higher consciousness.

Clairvoyance (Seeing)

Definition: Clairvoyance refers to the ability to perceive images, symbols, or visions related to past, present, or future events. These visual impressions may occur in the mind’s eye or appear as external visions.

Training Activities: Visualization exercises, such as imagining objects or scenes in vivid detail.Observing surroundings with heightened awareness and noticing patterns or symbols that may carry meaning.

Further Development: Focus on activating and balancing the third eye (brow chakra), which is associated with clairvoyant abilities. Use guided meditations designed to stimulate visual perception and imagery.

Clairsentience (Feeling)

Definition: Clairsentience is the ability to sense energy, emotions, or physical sensations from people, objects, or environments. It is often described as an empathic ability to “feel” what others are experiencing.

Training Activities: Pay attention to emotional or physical reactions when interacting with others or entering new spaces. Practice grounding techniques to manage overwhelming sensations and maintain energetic balance.

Further Development: Work on opening the heart chakra, as it is closely linked to emotional sensitivity and clairsentient abilities. Engage in energy healing practices that heighten awareness of subtle energy changes.

Clairaudience (Hearing)

Definition: Clairaudience involves hearing non-physical sounds, such as voices, music, or other auditory messages from spiritual guides or higher realms. These sounds are often subtle and may be mistaken for internal thoughts.

Training Activities: Spend time in silence to become attuned to subtle auditory sensations. Practice distinguishing between internal mental chatter and external psychic messages.

Further Development: Strengthen the throat chakra, which governs communication and auditory perception. Use sound-based meditations or tools like singing bowls to enhance auditory sensitivity.

Into the Soul

1. Creation and Incarnation
* Soul Formation: The journey begins with the creation of energy bodies, which eventually form the soul. This suggests that the soul is not a static entity but rather something that comes into being through a developmental process.
* Purpose of Incarnation: Souls incarnate into physical bodies to gain experience and learn. This implies that the physical realm serves as a school or training ground for spiritual growth. The experiences encountered in physical life contribute to the soul’s evolution.
* Multiple Lifetimes: The document mentions that souls incarnate into physical bodies across many lifetimes. This concept of reincarnation is central to many spiritual traditions and suggests that learning and growth occur over a series of lives.


2. The Astral Dimension
* Intermediate Realm: The astral dimension is described as a connective world between the soul realm and the physical world. It acts as a bridge or transition zone between these two states of existence.
* Varied Planes: The astral dimension contains various planes of existence, indicating a complex structure with different levels or frequencies. This suggests that the astral realm is not a uniform place but rather a diverse and multifaceted environment.
* Residual Energies: The astral dimension can be cluttered with residual energies, highlighting that it’s a repository of the energetic imprints of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. This clutter can affect the souls that reside there or pass through it.


3. Transition and Potential Challenges
* Natural Process: The natural process after the death of the physical body involves the soul moving through a tunnel of light or a portal to the soul dimension. This transition is often supported by angels or spirit guides and the welcoming presence of loved ones.
* Stuck Souls: Souls may get “stuck” or become lost in the astral dimension due to unresolved issues, unhealthy attachments, or negative beliefs about the afterlife. This highlights the importance of resolving emotional and spiritual issues during life to ensure a smooth transition after death.
* Impact on the Living: These lost souls can connect with incarnated humans, influencing their energy, mind, balance, and health. This underscores the interconnectedness between the physical and spiritual realms and the potential impact of unresolved energies on the living.

In summary, the soul journey is depicted as a dynamic and ongoing process of creation, incarnation, learning, and transition. The astral dimension plays a key role in this journey, and the experiences and choices made during physical life have significant consequences for the soul’s progression.

Soul’s Journey

Soul journey as a process that includes the creation of energy bodies, forming the soul, and the soul’s subsequent incarnations into physical bodies across many lifetimes.

This journey allows spirits to experience life in both the soul realm and the physical realm, offering diverse opportunities for learning, expression, and manifestation.

The level of “disconnection” from inner knowledge about one’s own nature and the nature of the universe can vary depending on a soul’s development and the specifics of its physical incarnation.

Earth, is presented as a place where humans experience significant disconnection from their spirit and soul, leading to a lack of understanding about the universe, life, and the soul journey.

Upon the death of the physical body, the soul enters the lower part of the astral dimension. The natural process involves the soul releasing its lower astral bodies and transitioning to the soul dimension, often described as moving through a tunnel of light or a portal. This transition is typically assisted by angels or spirit guides, and the soul is often greeted by loved ones who have passed on.

However, unresolved issues, unhealthy attachments, or negative beliefs about the afterlife can cause souls to resist moving on, leading to a lost and confused state in the astral dimension. These souls may connect with incarnated humans, affecting the host’s energy, mind, balance, and health.

10 key points of BaZi


* Direct Authority (正官): Represents honesty, fairness, conventionalism, societal rules, responsibility, and status. In a female chart, it can indicate the husband.
* Indirect Authority (七杀): Represents authority, extremity, ambition, decisiveness, and competitiveness. In a female chart, it can also indicate the husband. In a male chart, authority stars indicate children.
* Implicit Talent (食神): Exhibits gentleness, a relaxed stance, refinement, strategy, and thoughtfulness.
* Explicit Talent (伤官): Exhibits dynamism, a headstrong nature, innovation, charisma, and bold expression.
* Direct Resource (正印): Represents kindness, benevolence, formal education, and maternal guidance.
* Indirect Resource (偏印): Reflects independence, grand ideas, intuition, creativity, and unconventional thinking.
* Conventional Wealth (正财): Represents diligence, pragmatism, thriftiness, responsibility, and practical gains.
* Unconventional Wealth (偏财): Represents generosity, forthrightness, investments, and resourcefulness.
* Friend/Rival Stars (比劫): Symbolize self-identity, social connections, and inner strength, indicating relationships and support. Friend (比) represents independence, amiable and self confidence, and Rival (劫) represents adaptability, competitiveness and determination.

Origins and Development of Reiki

Mikao Usui (1865-early 1900s):
  * Received Buddhist monastery education.
  * Studied medicine, psychology, religion, and Asian fortune-telling.
  * Developed Reiki, with accounts varying between spiritual vision and ancient text study.
   * Traditional Japanese Reiki (TJR) links Usui’s method to traditional Chinese medicine and meridian energy pathways.

Chujiro Hayashi:
   * Usui’s student, a former Japanese Navy medical doctor.
   * Documented Reiki’s effects, established a Reiki clinic.
   * Developed standardized hand positions and a three-level Reiki training system (Levels 1, 2, and Master-Teacher).

Hawayo Takata:
   * Treated for illness by Hayashi in Japan.
   * Learned and practiced Reiki, opening a clinic in Hawaii.
   * Popularized Reiki in the West.
   * Established a pricing structure for Reiki training.
   * Trained 22 master teachers.

Iris Ishikura:
   * One of Takata’s students.
   * Broke with tradition by charging less for Reiki training.

Reiki Energy:
* Reiki is described as a specific healing energy linked to the Earth element.
* “Rei” means “Universal,” and “Ki” means “Life force energy.”
* Reiki can also refer to general energy healing.
* The energy is often perceived as heat or tingling.
* Reiki courses can be a foundation for other energy healing systems.

Reiki is a type of healing energy: It is a specific type of healing energy that is linked to the Earth element. It is often experienced as heat or tingling.

Reiki can be used for self-healing and healing others: The manual provides instructions on how to use Reiki for self-healing and healing others. It also explains how to use Reiki to heal food, plants, and animals.

Reiki is a complementary therapy: It is important to note that Reiki is a complementary therapy. It should not be used to replace conventional medical treatment.

Reiki is a spiritual practice: Reiki is a spiritual practice that can be used to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Overall, the key takeaway is that Reiki is a gentle and effective healing modality that can be used to promote overall well-being.

**Prior to the practice of Reiki, an energy  activation, or attunement is recommended.

Flying Stars: Northwest Facing, 295°

This floor plan belongs to a public apartment (HDB) in the northeastern part of Singapore. There is no special formation in this chart, hence we need to identify what are the suitable stars to activate to best use the natal energy.

Mountain stars 8 and water stars 1 are locked in the central palaces. Whilst both mountain and water stars 9 are in palace 4 (at southeast), it gives rise to prosperity in the kitchen area and female individuals of the household by the use of water and/or movement. Both instances are naturally occurring human habits (i.e. using the kitchen for food and water).

The facing (i.e. living room, bedroom 2 and 3) is plagued with sickness star 2 which particularly affects the residents of these 2 bedrooms and the male owner of this apartment. The use of selenite ~ 8 pieces, will be able to harmonize the negative effect.

The main door is most affected by the negative energy ~ calamity star 5. The south sector which is denoted by fire qi enhances the negativity energy of this star. Recommend the use of (at least) knee level bronze or copper brolly holders or shoe racks to mitigate.

Breadwinner’s element is water, suggesting that every time he enters the house, goes straight to the master room (put down his stuff) and goes to the bathroom for a shower or if in need of a drink to be seated at the dining table. This sequence is to transmute the earth’s energy to metal to produce water.

About Wu Chang Sect Flying Stars (无常派玄空飞星)

无常 “Wu Chang” refers to Wuxi and Changzhou, two cities in Jiangsu Province, China. This school of Feng Shui is named after its founder, Zhang Zhong Shan 章仲山 (名甫: 字仲山 / 号: 无心道人), a renowned Xuan Kong Feng Shui master from Wuxi.

Zhang Zhong Shan (章仲山) was a notable scholar of the late Qing Dynasty who made significant contributions to the understanding of Xuan Kong (玄空) Feng Shui, particularly by clarifying and simplifying the work of Jiang Da Hong. He is known for founding the Wu Chang Pai (無常派) school of Xuan Kong and for his commentaries on Jiang Da Hong’s writings, making them more accessible.

常州 – 无锡 – 太湖

From the map, Chang Zhou and Wu Xi are located near Tai Hu Lake with Yangtze River in the north. This gives a flavour that the origination and practice of this lineage of Flying Star Feng Shui tend to focus on the use of water over mountain.

The Origins of Xuan Kong Feng Shui, a sophisticated system of geomancy, traces its origins back to Guo Pu of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. His classic texts such as Book of Burial and The Green Satchel Classic laid the foundation for this geomancy practice.

Over the centuries, the knowledge was passed down through influential figures like Qiu Yanhai and Yang Yunsong of the Tang Dynasty, Chen Tuan and Wu Kecheng of the Song Dynasty, Wu Jingluan, Leng Qian, and Mu Jiangshi.

The Rise of the Wu Chang School (无常派) ~ During the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, Jiang Dàhóng acquired the teachings of Wu Ji Zhenren, Wu Tianzhu, and Wuyi Daoren. His successors, including Fan Yibing, Zhu Xiaohe, Yin Yishao, Zhang Xinyan, and Cai Minshan, further developed and refined the system. And later during the Qing Dynasty, Zhang Zhong Shan of Wuxi emerged as a prominent figure, establishing the Wu Chang School of Feng Shui.

Coming to contemporary times, the modern Masters and the wider spread of knowledge. In the this era, Masters like Shen Shaoxun, Kong Zhaosu, Tan Yangwu, Wu Shiqing, Shen Zumian, and You Xuexing (also known as Master Yan Ben) played a crucial role in disseminating Xuan Kong Feng Shui. It was only during this period that the knowledge, previously passed down through secret lineages, began to be publicly documented and shared.

Master Tan, Master Yen Pen, Master Sui Ming, Master Hong Chuan

Master Tan Yang Wu (谈养吾) started practicing and teaching Feng Shui in Shanghai. The examples and case study quoted in the book Er Zhai Shi Yan (二宅实験) have taken roots in Shanghai. While the earlier application of Flying Stars focuses on the relationship between the five elements thru the 81 combinations, Er Zhai Shi Yan (二宅实験) explores the applications of connecting and using these Flying Stars.

This book was later compiled by Master Yen Pen, he covered several provinces in China, Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. The case studies were analyzed and recorded, making them an invaluable source for research on Feng Shui.

Master Yen Pen arrived in Singapore where he became a monk, later moved between Malaysia and Indonesia. He settled in Cameron Highlands where he ran and manage The Sampo Temple.

Sam Poh Temple, Cameron Highlands

During this time, Master Yen Pen and Master Sui Ming (another student of Tan Yang Wu) met up at The Sampo Temple in the Cameron Highlands, where they discussed the teachings passed on by Tan Yang Wu.

In 1950, owing to health limitations he returned to Penang where he conducted Feng Shui classes. It was during this period that Master Hong Chuan enrolled and learnt Feng Shui from him.

One of his notable student was Master Hong Chuan. Master Hong Chuan shot to fame in 1973 for his feng shui ability to turn around the fortune of Hyatt Hotel back then. Master Hong Chuan was the abbot of Kong Meng Shan Temple in Singapore.

The Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall of the temple

Yang Gong’s Memorial Days (杨公忌日)

Yang Gong’s Memorial Days, also known as the “Thirteen Inauspicious Days of Yang Gong,” are a set of special dates in Chinese folklore, traditionally attributed to the famous feng shui master Yang Yun Song from the Tang Dynasty. These days are considered unlucky, and it is advised to avoid significant activities such as weddings, construction, or moving houses.

There are 13 specific days designated as Yang Gong’s Memorial Days following lunar calendar dates:
– 13th day of the first lunar month
– 11th day of the second lunar month
– 9th day of the third lunar month
– 7th day of the fourth lunar month
– 5th day of the fifth lunar month
– 3rd day of the sixth lunar month
– 1st day of the seventh lunar month
– 29th day of the seventh lunar month
– 27th day of the eighth lunar month
– 25th day of the ninth lunar month
– 23rd day of the tenth lunar month
– 21st day of the eleventh lunar month
– 19th day of the twelfth lunar month

Yang Gong’s Memorial Days hold special significance to Feng Shui practitioner due to their association with Yang Yun Song (Yang Gong), a legendary figure in Feng Shui history.

These days are said to have been identified by Yang Gong himself as days when the cosmic energy is unbalanced, making them unsuitable for important activities. And are believed to carry negative energy that could disrupt harmony, prosperity, and success in any undertaking.

In the modern day context, they are seen as official leave days for Feng Shui Practitioners to put away their LuoPan, excuse themselves from consultation and spend time with family and friends.

The Lion Dances Wrongly

The lion dance is a traditional performance with deep cultural significance, primarily found in Chinese culture and other Asian communities. Usually deploy during Lunar New Year, Business Opening and commencement of events/ celebration. Its other purposes include:

1. Cultural Celebration: Often performed during festivals like Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, and other important events, it symbolizes good luck, prosperity, and happiness.

2. Warding Off Evil Spirits: The loud drums, cymbals, and vigorous movements are believed to scare away evil spirits and negative energy, bringing protection and blessings.

3. Bringing Good Fortune: The lion is seen as a guardian creature, and its dance is thought to attract good luck and success for businesses, families, and communities.

4. Community Bonding: It fosters unity and cultural pride, often involving local groups or martial arts schools in its performance.

5. Entertainment: And lastly, its vibrant costumes, acrobatic movements, and rhythmic music, the lion dance is a captivating spectacle enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

So, how can lion dance bring good luck or simply just some noisy entertainment? This need us to related back to the traditional Chinese Metaphysic concept which correspondences with the 4 season and 24 solar terms. The concept of 春生, 夏长, 秋收, 冬藏 (Chūn shēng, xià zhǎng, qiū shōu, dōng cáng) that describes the natural cycle of the seasons and their corresponding activities. It reflects the harmony between human life and nature, deeply rooted in Chinese agricultural society and philosophy.

1. 春生 (Chūn shēng) – Spring: Growth and Renewal. Spring is the season of rebirth and new beginnings. Plants sprout, and life awakens after winter. 
  
2. 夏长 (Xià zhǎng) – Summer: Flourishing and Growth. Summer is the season of vigorous growth. Plants and crops thrive under the warm sun. Farmers focus on nurturing and protecting their crops during this time. 

3. 秋收 (Qiū shōu) – Autumn: Harvest and Reaping. Autumn is the season of harvest, when the fruits of labor are collected. A time of gratitude and celebration for the bounty provided by nature. 

4. 冬藏 (Dōng cáng) – Winter: Storage and Rest. Winter is the season of rest and conservation. Crops are stored, and the land lies dormant. Symbolically, it represents introspection, preservation, and patience.

At an energetic level, when the lion dancer dances the swift and powerful acrobatics moves combined with the loud drums, cymbals and gongs. We could all agree that these are movement (kinetic) and sound energy. As well as the possibility of light energy (reflected from the bright costume). What these does is that it activate/ stir up the dormant, quiet and introspective qi that has settled for the past 3 months of winter. Resounding the start of new cycle ~ 春生 (Chūn shēng).

This is similar to the little stuffs or lucky charms older generation people place around the house for good luck or the use of energy stones or water to activate the wealth, relationship and nobleman.

As such, before the lion actually dance, we would prefer the lion to be moving in the wealth, career, relationship, nobleman or academia star area instead of punishment, 3-killings, calamity and sickness star area. Triggering the auspicious qi instead of the negative ones.

The annual flying stars or the 12 generals of Grand Duke is a convenient and effective blueprint tools to pinpoint these sectors so as to put the lion in the right place for the right purpose.

莫思身外无穷事，且尽生前有限杯。

龍神 純米大吟醸 生詰 (50%)
Yamadanishiki rice
Gunma Prefecture
Water: brewery-well water containing snow-melt from oze
Style: floral
Palate: bright and fruity
Nose: ripe melon + kyoho grape

亀の海　細雪　純米吟醸 (59%)
Hitogokochi rice
Nagano Prefecture
Water: medium-soft groundwater from the Chikuma River
Style: crisp and refreshing
Palate: fizziness
Nose: melon + hint of pineapple

水芭蕉 純米 吟醸 (60%)
Yamadanishiki rice
Gunma Prefecture
Water: snow-melted water of the oze
Style: light and aromatic
Palate: crisp and rounded
Nose: aniseed (anise)