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Flying Stars (Fei Xing)

Flying Stars (飞星, Fei Xing) are the nine numbered stars (1-9) used in Xuan Kong feng shui. Each star carries specific energy qualities and associations. The stars "fly" or move through the nine palace grid according to time cycles, creating dynamic energy patterns.

Last updated · Jan 14, 2026

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Flying Stars — the nine stars of feng shui
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Meaning and Context

Fei Xing (飞星) means "flying stars." The nine stars correspond to the nine numbers of the Lo Shu magic square and move through the nine palace positions according to established patterns. Each star has distinct characteristics.

Stars are neither purely good nor bad—their effects depend on whether they are "timely" (当令) in the current period, their combinations with other stars, and how they are activated by the physical environment.

  • Star 1 (Kan): Career, wisdom, water element - generally auspicious
  • Star 2 (Kun): Illness, earth element - inauspicious in most periods
  • Star 3 (Zhen): Arguments, conflict, wood element - problematic
  • Star 4 (Xun): Romance, academics, wood element - mixed
  • Star 5 (Center): Misfortune, illness - most inauspicious
  • Star 6 (Qian): Authority, metal element - generally positive
  • Star 7 (Dui): Theft, injury, metal element - inauspicious now
  • Star 8 (Gen): Wealth, earth element - very auspicious in Period 8
  • Star 9 (Li): Future prosperity, fire element - timely in Period 9
Timeliness matters
A star's auspiciousness depends heavily on the current period. In Period 9 (2024-2043), Star 9 becomes the "reigning" star, while Star 8's power diminishes compared to Period 8.

Classical Roots

Classical texts describe the star influences:

Classical principle
「九星飞布，各有吉凶。」
Plain translation
"The nine stars fly and distribute, each with their auspicious and inauspicious qualities."

This acknowledges both the movement of stars and their distinct characters.

Star Chart Layers

Flying Stars analysis involves multiple star layers:

  • Mountain Star (山星): Affects health, relationships, people luck
  • Water Star (向星): Affects wealth, career, financial luck
  • Base Star (运星): The period star at construction time
  • Annual Star (流年星): Changes yearly, overlays the natal chart
  • Monthly Star (流月星): Changes monthly, finer timing

Each palace/sector has multiple stars whose combinations determine the sector's overall quality.

Important Star Combinations

Star combinations create different effects:

  1. Auspicious combinations: 1-6, 6-8, 8-9, 1-4 (for academics)
  2. Wealth combinations: 8-8, 9-9, 1-8 in Period 8/9
  3. Problematic combinations: 2-5, 5-2 (illness), 2-3, 3-2 (conflict)
  4. Robbery/loss: 7 with annual 5 or 2
  5. Enhancement: Annual stars activating natal auspicious stars
Context dependent
The same combination can have different effects depending on the sector, surrounding environment, and whether it is activated. Professional interpretation considers all factors.

How It Shows Up in FateFolio

In FateFolio's Feng Shui tool, Flying Stars analysis includes:

  • Explanation of relevant stars affecting your space
  • Annual star influences and timing considerations
  • Star combination interpretations for different sectors
  • Remedies and enhancements based on star qualities

Sources and Quotes

References include classical feng shui texts and Xuan Kong traditions. Star interpretations may vary somewhat between different lineages.

Quoted excerpts

「九星飞布，各有吉凶。」
Source： 《阳宅三要》· 九星飞布于各宫，各有吉凶之分。
「星气相应，福祸自见。」
Source： 《葬书》· 星宿与气场相应，福祸自然显现。

FAQ

What is the most inauspicious Flying Star?

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Star 5 (Five Yellow) is traditionally considered the most problematic star, associated with misfortune, illness, and obstacles. It should generally not be activated—avoid major renovations, excessive activity, or placing important functions in the Star 5 sector. The combination of 2-5 or 5-2 is particularly concerning as it doubles the illness energy.

How do I activate a good star or suppress a bad one?

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Good stars are activated by using the sector actively (placing bedroom, office, entrance), adding appropriate Five Element support, and keeping the area clean and well-lit. Bad stars are suppressed by keeping the area quiet and inactive, using controlling elements (Metal for 5 and 2), avoiding red colors or fire elements in problematic sectors, and placing salt water cures or metal objects.