With so many different schools and branches of Feng Shui, one would think that a description so specific as “the Flying Star School” would indicate without confusion a certain tradition or technique. And yet, this is far from accurate. Even within the group of practitioners who say they practice “Flying Star” there are many different approaches and points of emphasis.
Initially, we can say that by definition, the Flying Star School implies factoring in some element of TIME. Unlike other schools and branches of Feng Shui where Qi flow, land analysis and orientation are the emphasis, “flying star” indicates that an aspect of timing has also been calculated into the assessment of a structure. But what fraction of TIME is being used?
Also known as “Xuan Kong Fei Xing,” classical practitioners will produce what is called a “flying star chart” based on when a structure has been built in conjunction with its orientation. And the vast majority of Flying Star practitioners will rely on this type of chart to evaluate non-obvious, unseen energies in a house or building. We use the words “stars” to describe different influences of the energy established within the structure.
However, we also have practitioners who will create a flying star chart based on when an occupant has moved in or simply based on the current Era we live in, irrespective of when the structure was built. These two departures from Xuan Kong Fei Xing can produce very different information.
Others who say they do “flying star” may just be including annual influences in their analysis without factoring in the age of the building. This can be temporarily accurate for the yearly energy, but could easily contradict the more permanent energies of a house based on when it was built. The result could be like a person taking medicine that is good for one ailment, but complicating another.
Even when two practitioners are evaluating the SAME chart, they may interpret it differently. Without getting too technical, some practitioners will place more importance on certain “flying stars” within the same area of the floor plan. This is because there will always be a grouping of stars to assess and prioritize, some affecting our health and some more instrumental in influencing events.
So, it is not a matter of just identifying a zone as a “wealth” area or some other concept, which has been popularized by Western versions of Feng Shui. In reality, each directional zone of a house can have layers of meaning and influence, sometimes contradictory. It is then up to the experienced consultant to prioritize the data and also get feedback from the occupant. Feedback is critical because not all “stars” or unseen energies behave the same way, even in similar environments.
If you were to interview a potential consultant and they advertise that they practice the Flying Star School, you would still want to make sure that you were getting the type of analysis you truly desire, such as calculating your house based on when it was built, rather than when you moved in or just the current Era alone. The reasons why some approaches are faulty could be the subject of another article.
We even have monthly flying stars, which can be enormously helpful; however, generic advice about monthly cycles could put someone at risk in relation to permanent or annual cycles. What is best to have, which you are entitled to as a consumer, is a professional who can factor in permanent, annual and monthly cycles for your benefit.
A long standing problem, such as a chronic health issue, might be related to the construction Period of your home. A challenging year in business might be indicated by an annual cycle, and something fleeting or an event like a car accident or getting pregnant could be indicated by a monthly cycle.
Author: Kartar Diamond
Company: Feng Shui Solutions (R) Since 1992
From the Feng Shui Theory Series
