Definition
Flying Stars are nine numbered symbolic influences in Xuan Kong feng shui, arranged on the Nine-Palace framework under period, sitting/facing and annual rules. These stars are chart numbers, not measured celestial objects or radiation.
Worked example
A forward-flight demonstration starting 5 in the center places 6 northwest, 7 west, 8 northeast, 9 south, 1 north, 2 southwest, 3 east and 4 southeast. Starting with another number changes the overlay, while the compass sectors stay in place. A real natal chart also needs its mountain and facing layers.
Limits
The Guild's terminology source describes the modern chart construction, while Qing Nang Jing supports the earlier numbered framework. They do not validate predictions of disease, wealth or disaster. Keep annual numbers separate from natal chart numbers.
Sources
The Guild describes chart construction from age and sitting/facing direction. Qing Nang Jing supports the older number framework only; the demonstration separates position, starting number and natal/annual layers.
Quoted excerpts
中五立極,制臨四方,背一面九,三七居旁,二八四六,縱橫紀網。
References
- 《青囊经》:中五与八方数位(含蒋氏注) · Wikisource
- International Feng Shui Guild: terminology used by practitioners · International Feng Shui Guild
- 《葬书》四库本:葬地形势与四兽方位 · Wikisource
