Bagua of the Early Sky

Ever wondered how Feng Shui works? Let's start with the basics: the 8 Trigrams. These symbols represent the flow of energy called Qi. Picture Yin and Yang – opposites that balance each other. Yin is like a broken line, while Yang is like a solid line. Together, they create the first two trigrams. Then, from these, four more come to life. Finally, we end up with eight trigrams, each showing different energy patterns. These patterns help us understand how energy moves and interacts in our spaces. It's all about finding balance and harmony in the world around us. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Feng Shui through the lens of these ancient symbols.

How are the trigrams used in Feng Shui analysis and adjustments?

In Feng Shui, every person has a specific trigram, determined by their Kua number, calculated based on their birth year. Each building also has its own trigram, determined by its magnetic orientation. Also, buildings are associated with a Kua number based on the year they were constructed, corresponding to a Star and a trigram. These factors are crucial in understanding the spatial and temporal dynamics.

Two fundamental methods in Feng Shui analysis, Ba Zhai or the Nine Palaces Method, and the Flying Stars Method, rely on analyzing these trigrams and their interactions to assess different aspects and compatibility with occupants. Therefore, it's important to grasp the significance of the 8 trigrams, their associations, and attributes, whether we're discussing Palaces linked to the trigrams or Flying Stars associated with them.

What are the meanings of each trigram associated with Palaces?

Trigrams within the Magic Square showcase how Qi naturally flows and changes, helping us understand its impact on people. By positioning Trigrams in the Bagua grid and connecting them with elements, we can see how the five elements transform over time. This concept is also known as the Bagua After Birth.

Bagua of the Early Sky


SE Xun ☴ Wood 4	S Li ☲ Fire 9	SV Kun ☷ Earth 2
E Zhen ☳ Wood 3	(Earth) 5	V Dui ☱ Metal 7
NE Gen ☶ Earth 8	N Kan ☵ Water 1	NV Qian ☰ Metal 6

Bagua Hou Tian (After Birth)

This diagram is a perfect guide for understanding which element corresponds to each direction (Palace). For instance, when we talk about the South Palace, we're talking about Fire as its linked element. Similarly, the North Palace is always linked with Water, and the pattern continues in other directions.

☴ Xun - SE

Element: Yin Wood (Yi)
Number: 4
Meteorology: Wind (Representation: Wind)
Geography: Southeastern regions, gardens, areas with abundant vegetation
Individuals: Eldest daughter, widow, monk, sister-in-law
Body: Arms, thighs. Diseases related to "wind" and gas accumulation. Gall bladder, arteries, veins, limbs
Animals: All land animals, Rooster
Colors: Light green, light jade
Food: Sour fruits, terrestrial wild animals
Taste: Sour
Commerce: Successful commerce with wood, plants, fruits
Seasons: Spring brings luck versus Autumn brings misfortune
Virtues: Charisma + imposition are the qualities by which a person enters somewhere and asserts oneself)
Corresponds to: academic knowledge, learning, memory

☲ Li - S

Element: Fire (Yin and Yang)
Number: 9
Meteorology: Sun, atmospheric electricity, rainbow, pinkish clouds (Representation: Fire)
Geography: Dry places, furnaces, underground locations
Individuals: Middle daughter, writers, people with a bulky abdomen, soldiers, people with congenital eye problems
Body: Eyes, heart, San Jiao (the three focal points), small intestine
Animals: Wild chickens, turtles, crabs, lobsters, pheasants
Colors: Red, purple, bright orange, pink, violet
Food: Wild chicken, fried foods, food cooked over fire
Taste: Bitter, sweet-bitter
Commerce: Commerce with newspapers, magazines, and books, can be very successful
Seasons: Winter brings misfortune, and accidents due to fire, and Summer means success
Virtues: Happiness

☷ Kun - SW

It is the Pure Yin - the perfect receptive nature of the Universe.

Element: Yin Earth
Number: 2
Meteorology: Dark clouds, fog
Geography: Villages, flat areas
Individuals: Mother, stepmother, farmer, villager, corpulent people
Body: Abdomen, spleen, stomach, skin, tissues, muscles, tumors
Animals: Cow, donkey
Colors: Yellow, brown, dark earthy tones
Food: Cereals, internal organs, beef, sweet foods
Taste: Sweet
Commerce: Real estate business
Seasons: Spring brings misfortune; family concerns
Virtues: Diplomacy
Represents: the sector of compassion, the quality of gathering

☳ Zhen - E

Element: Yang Wood
Number: 3
Meteorology: Thunderstorm (Representation: Thunder)
Geography: Eastern regions, bamboo forests, lush vegetation
Individuals: Eldest son
Body: Legs (especially from the knees down), hair, voice, liver, gall bladder, arteries, veins, limbs
Animals: Snake, dragon, insects
Colors: Dark green, jade color
Food: Fruits, vegetables, fish, wild animals
Taste: Sweet-sour
Commerce: Trade in tea, wood, plants (medicinal)
Seasons: Spring is luck, Autumn is misfortune, family upheaval
Virtues: Hard work
Corresponds to: physical movement, action, capacity to move, and decision-making

☱ Dui - W

Element: Yin Metal (Xin)
Number: 7
Meteorology: Rain, waxing moon, stars (Representation: Swamp)
Geography: Swamp, water's edge, pond, fountain, areas prone to landslides
Individuals: The young girl, mistresses, singers, actors, translators, sorcerers, slaves
Body: Tongue, mouth, throat, lungs, phlegm, saliva, large intestine, brain
Animals: Swamp creatures, Goat
Colors: White
Food: Lamb, swamp animals, spicy food
Taste: Spicy
Commerce: Not a favorable trigram for commerce
Seasons: Autumn brings happiness and Summer brings family accidents
Virtues: Laughter
Corresponds to: Communication in general and with partners specifically, beauty, and physical beauty

☶ Gen - NE

Element: Yang Earth
Number: 8
Meteorology: Clouds, mist (Representation: Mountain)
Geography: Winding roads, areas near hills, cemeteries
Individuals: Youngest son, teenagers, those with plenty of free time, hermits
Body: Fingers, bones, nose, back, sacral area ("coccyx"), skin, tissues, muscles, tumors
Animals: Tiger, dog, rodents
Colors: Yellow
Food: Vegetables, meats, bamboo
Taste: Sweet
Commerce: Favorable commerce with land, but not in spring
Seasons: Spring means misfortune
Virtues: Moderation, the ability to say stop when necessary

☵ Kan - N

Element: Water (Yin and Yang)
Number: 1
Meteorology: Moon, rain, snow, dew, frost, water (Representation: Water)
Geography: Lake, pond, river, fountain
Individuals: Middle son, fishermen, pirates, sailors
Body: Ears, blood, kidneys, bladder
Animals: Pig, fish, aquatic animals
Colors: Black (and blue)
Direction: North
Food: Pork, wine, seafood, soups, preserved foods
Taste: Sour-salty
Commerce: Commerce with fish, salt, or wine
Seasons: Autumn and winter bring success
Virtues: Heroism, adrenaline-fueled courage

☰ Qian - NW

It is the pure Yang, the most refined nature of Heavenly energy, movement, and activity.

Element: Yang Metal
Number: 6
Meteorology: Sky, ice, hail (Representation: Sky)
Geography: Capital cities, large districts, famous residences, high places
Individuals: Father, emperor, famous people, bosses, leaders
Body: Head, bones, lungs, large intestine, brain
Animals: Horse, swan, lion, elephant, large animals
Colors: Gold, silver, white; sometimes red and black
Direction: Northwest
Food: Delicacies, bones, liver, lungs, brain, dried meat, spicy or hot food
Taste: Spicy
Commerce: Trade in gold, gemstones, jewelry, luxury items
Seasons: Autumn brings family prosperity, Spring brings luck, Summer means accidents, and Winter is sadness
Virtues: Physical power (vital energy)
Corresponds to: the leadership sector.

What is the significance of each trigram's attributes when associated with Flying Stars?

In Feng Shui, Flying Stars represent a complex energy system that impacts the Qi (energy) within a building or area. These stars, numbered from 1 to 9, are linked to specific directions in the space. All but the 5th star are associated with a trigram because, in the Bagua After Birth, the 5th star corresponds to the Central Palace, which is linked to Earth.

Each section of the Bagua grid corresponds to a direction and carries a particular Flying Star. These stars aren't stationary; they move according to specific rules, hence the name "Flying Stars". Their movement influences the energy flow in the space, affecting various aspects of occupants' lives such as health, wealth, relationships, and overall well-being.

4 Green - Associated trigram ☴ Xun

General attribute: neutral star
Corresponding element: Wood
Planet: Jupiter, representing growth, prosperity, and harmony.
Shape: highly irregular
Positive attributes: it's the star of knowledge and learning, success through knowledge (front star 4); it's also the star of sexuality (back star 4); beauty/success in book sales or film scripts; success in music, composition, or performance; it's equivalent to the "Eating God" in BaZi; promotes quality relationships between people
Negative attributes: problems in interpersonal relationships, scandals, adultery, excessive flirting; hypocrisy, exhibitionism, deviant sexual behaviors; buttock and hip injuries
Associated individuals: eldest daughter, widows, hermits
Businesses: involving books, copyright, film directing
As a front star: beneficial for communication
As a back star: learning, knowledge, quality relationships (strengthened by positive Water formations)
Miscellaneous:
- if affected, the person may not have many diplomas.
- Ideally placed as a back star in the bedroom (if in the living room, it is inactive).
- It should not be deactivated by external shapes.

9 Purple - Associated trigram ☲ Li

General attribute: neutral star/good during period 8
Corresponding element: Fire
Planets: Sun, symbolizing passion, inspiration, and illumination.
Shape: interconnected mountains with many valleys
Positive attributes: job promotion, happy events, good news, popularity, radiance; beauty, elegance, glory, passion, expressiveness, clarity; It's the "star of future wealth"; It's equivalent to the "Hurting Officer" in BaZi.
Negative attributes: boastfulness, sadness, dissatisfaction, misunderstandings, lies; Eye problems, heart issues; Decline in career, inability to communicate effectively; Fire risk
Associated individuals: middle daughter
Businesses: any profession or business with the potential to promote oneself and make oneself known
As a front star: communication issues
As a back star: happy and favorable events

2 Black - Associated trigram ☷ Kun

General attribute: negative star
Corresponding element: Earth
Planet: Saturn, representing stability, structure, and grounding.
Shape: flat plateau
Positive attributes:
- if manifested, it aids in the quick recovery from chronic illnesses (but could happen that another appears)
Negative attributes:
- major digestive problems, stomach diseases,
- frequent illnesses, contagious diseases, decreased immunity,
- repeated spontaneous abortion (especially in the combination 2-1),
- infectious diseases;
- pessimism, major depression, suicide, decreased willpower, vitality, and self-confidence;
- disasters, earthquakes, landslides
Associated individuals: mother, eldest woman in the house, nanny
Businesses: properties, real estate, passive income from real estate businesses
As a front star: benefits for real estate businesses / self-inflicted illnesses due to overwork
As a back star: serious health deterioration. In this position, the negative power of the star is amplified.

3 Jade - Associated trigram ☳ Zhen

General attribute: negative star (or, due to its active qualities, often considered positive for athletes, fighters, bullies, criminals, police officers, and military personnel)
Corresponding element: Wood / (Earth)
Planet: Mars, symbolizing action, initiative, and vitality.
Shape: flat plateau with "fingers" - collateral mountain stretches
Positive attributes: calculated risks, success through direct personal involvement, communication, and leadership skills
Negative attributes: foot injuries, nervousness, liver diseases; aggressiveness, conflicts, fights, misunderstandings, quarrels; gossip, negative rumors, blackmail, lawsuits, robberies, thefts, muggings; loss of money through lawsuits, loss of friends due to quarrels
Associated individuals: eldest son
Businesses: beneficial for debt collectors, loan sharks, hired killers, police officers, military personnel
As a front star: usually indicates a loss of enthusiasm
As a back star: major misunderstandings
Miscellaneous:
- This star in the bedroom = coldness between partners (if reinforced by external shapes = likely divorce)
- It's also the star of money loss and indicates the inability to save money and that the person is very spendthrift.
- If you have it in your office = you lose money

5 Yellow

General attribute: negative star (the most unfavorable star)
Corresponding element: Earth
Planet: Mercury, symbolizing communication, intelligence, and adaptability.
Shape: many sharp peaks
Positive attributes: when manifested, it can generate patriotic spirit, charisma, and great persuasive power.
Negative attributes: blockages, bankruptcy, misfortunes, bad luck, catastrophes, disasters, serious illnesses, eccentricity, revenge, crime, abuse, rape, fatal accidents
As a front star: irreparable blockages, total bankruptcy, misfortunes, bad luck, catastrophes, disasters, serious illnesses, crimes, rape, robbery followed by murder, slow and agonizing death accidents, undiagnosed and very painful diseases, cancers, etc.
As a back star: same as when positioned as a front star
Miscellaneous:
- Avoid worries and don't panic.
- Whatever you do, surely the southwest of any house will contain this star, but for it to manifest significantly, it must be activated by negative external shapes, but also in certain cases, the energy of the 5 could be used in major competition or confrontations.

7 Red - Associated trigram ☱ Dui

General attribute: negative star
Corresponding element: Metal
Planet: Saturn, symbolizes discipline, responsibility, and authority.
Shape: many rounded peaks
Positive attributes: communication skills, ability to make money through speech and discourse, metaphysical abilities
Negative attributes: brings sexually transmitted diseases, mouth ulcers, mouth wounds, canker sores, surgeries; rape, robberies, muggings, hostages (someone takes you hostage, but also takes advantage of you a bit); bites, knife cuts, murder; mouth surgeries, dental, genital surgeries
Associated individuals: youngest daughter, actors, singers, lecturers, surgeons, dentists
Businesses: public speaking, sales agents
As a front star: benefits for communication / creates great manipulators through speech. That's why it's considered the "conviction through speech" star / or someone somehow manipulates you
As a back star: wounds, thefts, robberies, etc. / sexually transmitted diseases appear
Miscellaneous:
- In combination with 5 brings murder.
- Look for 4 back and 7 if you want a "kinky" or "safe" life.

8 White - Associated trigram ☶ Gen

General attribute: positive star
Corresponding element: Earth
Planets: Mars, representing courage, strength, and assertiveness.
Shape: two rounded peaks, the left one larger
Positive attributes: wealth, prosperity, peace, harmony, gentleness; it's the main star of wealth, prosperity, gains, and riches
Negative attributes: it manifests very rarely and when it does, it affects children up to 12 years old, especially boys; mild but long-lasting health issues; problems with the spine, introversion, excessive impatience
Associated individuals: youngest son
Businesses: any honest and fair business
As a front star: prosperity/material situation
As a back star: prosperity/health and relationships
Miscellaneous: Its deactivation as a back star will manifest negative characteristics such as relational problems and fertility issues.

1 White - Associated trigram ☵ Kan

General attribute: positive star Corresponding element: Water (Yin and Yang)
Planet: Jupiter, symbolizing growth, expansion, and abundance.
Shape: rounded with a prominent peak
Positive attributes: the star of nobility, fame, and reputation;
- governs emotions, feelings, thoughts, and wisdom;
- also considered the star of academic knowledge
Negative attributes: arise from the fact that the Kan trigram corresponds to the concept of "darkness":
- ignorance, emotional problems, emotional instability, dropping out of school
- mental issues, depression, insomnia, foolishness
- kidney problems, diarrhea, blood issues,
- obstacles or dangers in sea voyages
- reputation damage;
- exacerbation of sexual desire
Associated individuals: middle-aged man, the middle son
Businesses: transportation, logistics, tourism, journalism, fishing, ports, massage, and swimming centers, pools
As a front star: benefits for prosperity
As a back star: quality relationships and effective collaborations
If affected: inhabitants may become foolish or depressed • In periods 2 and 3, it is negative. When negative, it becomes the "darkness star."

6 White - Associated trigram ☰ Qian

General attribute: positive star
Corresponding element: Metal
Planet: Venus, representing beauty, creativity, and relationships.
Shape: dome-shaped with no sharp peaks
Positive attributes: authority, power, influence, nobility, respect, communication, career success (the 6-1 combination is the most powerful combination indicating advancement or great success in the workplace)
Negative attributes: loneliness, selfishness, dogma, family rifts, loss of reputation, layoffs, diminished feelings towards a specific person; migraines or head injuries, violent death
Associated individuals: father, leader
Businesses: any involving high-level management
As a front star: benefits for career, brings authority, power, leadership, and the ability to lead (ideal for a manager to have this star in their office)
As a back star: bring authority, power, charisma, and ability to coordinate large groups of people/respect, and you gain respect. In the bedroom = longevity.
Miscellaneous:
- Not utilizing its energy = being overlooked.
- Star 6 can completely nullify the effects of star 2; so combination 6-2 = the effect is nullified