2021 Annual Flying Stars
Metal Ox · 4 Feb 2021 – 3 Feb 2022
In 2021 (辛丑年 — Metal Ox), the annual center star is Star 6 (White Authority Star, 六白武曲). The dominant theme this year is authority, mentor luck, helpful people. Key caution: the Five Yellow falls in the SE — apply metal cures immediately. Tai Sui resides in the NE; avoid disturbing this sector with renovations. Three Killings afflict the East group (NE, E, SE).
Annual Afflictions
These four afflictions govern the full solar year (4 Feb 2021 – 3 Feb 2022).
Tai Sui (太歲, Grand Duke Jupiter) resides in the NE in 2021 at 22.5°–52.5°. This is a sector of cosmic authority — show respect by not disturbing it.
✦ Remedy: Place a Tai Sui plaque (太歲符) or a pair of Pi Xiu (貔貅) facing the Tai Sui direction. Sit or work facing Tai Sui (do not have it behind you).
✗ Avoid: Major renovations, drilling, or digging in the NE sector. Avoid loud, disruptive activity here throughout 2021.
Sui Po (歲破, Year Breaker) directly opposes Tai Sui in the SW in 2021. It carries unstable, broken energy that can cause setbacks and loss.
✦ Remedy: Keep this sector quiet and undisturbed. Avoid major activity or placing important functions here.
✗ Avoid: Renovations, drilling, or digging in the SW throughout 2021.
Three Killings (三煞, Sān Shā) afflict the East group — NE, E, SE — in 2021. It brings risk of loss, injury, and lawsuits if disturbed.
✦ Remedy: Face into the Three Killings — never sit with your back to this group. Place three Chi Lin (麒麟), Pi Xiu, or three-legged toads in the affected sectors.
✗ Avoid: Renovations, digging, or major disturbance in the NE, E, SE sectors. Never position yourself with the East at your back.
Five Yellow (五黃, Wu Huang) lands in the SE in 2021. This is the most dangerous annual affliction — serious illness, accidents, and major misfortune follow disturbance.
✦ Remedy: Install a 6-rod hollow metal windchime immediately. Add a brass salt-water cure for extra protection. If the main door or master bedroom falls here, place metal cures at the entrance and inside.
✗ Avoid: All fire energy, candles, red or orange décor in the SE. Absolutely no renovations, drilling, hammering, or digging. Check quarterly and replace salt-water cure as needed.
2021 Nine-Palace Chart 九宫飞星
Traditional Chinese orientation — South (南) at top, North (北) at bottom.
Sector-by-Sector Guide
Detailed assessment — enhancements, remedies, and what to avoid.
Star 9 (九紫右弼) is the most auspicious star in Period 9 (2024–2043). It governs joyous occasions, promotions, recognition, marriage luck, and long-term prosperity. In this period, activating Star 9 should be a priority.
✦ EnhanceRed or purple décor, bright lighting, candles, festive items. Best placement for the main door, master bedroom, or living area.
✓ ActionSimply keeping this sector active and well-lit is sufficient.
✗ AvoidExcessive water that suppresses fire energy.
Star 1 (一白貪狼) is the career and romance star. It brings opportunities for advancement, intellectual clarity, and relationship luck. An active sector here benefits networking and study.
✦ EnhanceWater features (aquarium, water bowl), blue or black décor, metal objects. Excellent sector for a study, home office, or master bedroom.
✓ ActionGenerally auspicious — keep active and well-lit. No suppression needed.
✗ AvoidHeavy earth elements (large rocks, earthen urns) that block water energy.
Star 6 (六白武曲) brings authority, mentor luck, and helpful benefactors (貴人). It is excellent for career progression, legal matters, and gaining recognition from people in positions of power.
✦ EnhanceMetal objects, white or gold décor, round metal items, crystals. Ideal for a study, the patriarch's room, or a home office.
✓ ActionAuspicious — simply keep active. Avoid fire elements that weaken metal.
✗ AvoidFire elements, red or orange décor that drain metal energy.
Star 8 (八白左輔) is the reigning prosperity star of Period 8 (2004–2023) and still carries strong positive wealth energy well into Period 9. It brings financial gain, good fortune, and auspicious opportunities.
✦ EnhanceBright lighting, earth-tone crystals, amethyst geodes, water feature on the auspicious side, or a wealth bowl. Place important rooms or the main door here where possible.
✓ ActionUniversally auspicious. Keep clean and well-lit.
✗ AvoidHeavy stagnant water that weakens earth energy, cluttered or dark spaces.
Star 4 (四綠文曲) enhances romance, academic performance, creativity, and travel luck. It is especially favourable for students, writers, artists, and those seeking relationships.
✦ EnhanceWater features, growing plants, wood décor, books. A desk or writing space in this sector supports literary and creative work.
✓ ActionAuspicious in most cases. Those not seeking romance can use mild metal elements to moderate.
✗ AvoidMetal items that weaken wood energy, sharp metallic décor.
Star 3 (三碧祿存) is the conflict and argument star. It stirs quarrels, legal troubles, misunderstandings, and disputes. Business partnerships and relationships in this sector are at risk of friction.
⚑ RemedyFire energy: red décor, a red carpet, bright warm lighting, or candles. Fire controls wood, suppressing the conflict energy.
✗ AvoidWater features, blue or black items (water feeds wood). Avoid placing important doors or a bedroom here if possible.
Star 2 (二黑巨門) is the illness star. It brings health problems, physical ailments, and draining energy. Those who are elderly, unwell, or prone to fatigue should avoid spending long hours here.
⚑ Remedy6-rod hollow metal windchime, brass Wu Lou (gourd), or metal singing bowl. Keep this sector quiet and avoid activating it.
✗ AvoidFire elements, candles, red or orange décor (fire feeds earth, strengthening the illness star). Avoid using as a bedroom if possible.
Star 7 (七赤破軍) is inauspicious in Period 9. It brings risk of robbery, betrayal, gossip, verbal disputes, and injury. Those in public-facing roles or in legal disputes should be especially vigilant.
⚑ RemedyWater energy: blue vase with still water, blue or black décor, aquarium. Water drains metal, neutralising Star 7's edge.
✗ AvoidFire and metal elements that strengthen Star 7. Avoid using this sector as the main entrance or a bedroom.
Star 5 (五黃廉貞) is the most malevolent annual star. It brings serious illness, accidents, financial catastrophe, and misfortune. This sector demands immediate suppression — do not disturb it.
⚑ RemedyEssential: 6-rod hollow metal windchime and a brass salt-water cure. Keep sector undisturbed, avoid cluttering, and check regularly. If the main door or master bedroom falls here, extra measures are required.
✗ AvoidAll fire elements, candles, red or orange colours (they energise earth). Absolutely no major renovations, drilling, or digging in this sector.
Monthly Flying Stars 2021
Center star shifts each month. Dates are approximate (Chinese solar calendar).
| Month | Dates | N 北 |
NE 东北 |
E 东 |
SE 东南 |
S 南 |
SW 西南 |
W 西 |
NW 西北 |
C 中 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Feb 2021 寅月 · Tiger |
~4 Feb – 5 Mar | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
|
Mar 2021 卯月 · Rabbit |
~6 Mar – 4 Apr | 6 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Apr 2021 辰月 · Dragon |
~5 Apr – 4 May | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
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May 2021 巳月 · Snake |
~5 May – 5 Jun | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 8 |
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Jun 2021 午月 · Horse |
~6 Jun – 6 Jul | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
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Jul 2021 未月 · Goat |
~7 Jul – 6 Aug | 2 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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Aug 2021 申月 · Monkey |
~7 Aug – 7 Sep | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
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Sep 2021 酉月 · Rooster |
~8 Sep – 7 Oct | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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Oct 2021 戌月 · Dog |
~8 Oct – 6 Nov | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
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Nov 2021 亥月 · Pig |
~7 Nov – 6 Dec | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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Dec 2021 子月 · Rat |
~7 Dec – 5 Jan | 6 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Jan 2022 丑月 · Ox |
~6 Jan – 3 Feb | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
✦ Star 9 (highly auspicious) · ✓ Stars 1, 6, 8 (auspicious) · ◎ Star 4 (romance/academic) · ⚠ Stars 2, 3, 7 (inauspicious) · 🔴 Star 5 (most dangerous)
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