Spring has really kicked into action now, and hopefully you are all feeling the benefits of a little more sun on your heads!

April follows what I saw as a very intense month last month, with three days during March creating hot spots of change and upheaval. April however sees the 6 Metal Star gain centre stage and a certain stability and reasoning. The 6 ‘heaven’ Star relates to the I Ching Trigram made up of all three YANG lines, the ultimate masculine energy; Father. With this, comes responsibility, courage and to a degree a sensitivity due to the pressures of fatherhood. The 6 Metal energy also creates clarity of mind, the ability to focus and channel directly ones Chi. It does however lend to an unyielding, inflexible attitude at times when the pressure is on.

During the next few months I will be imparting some knowledge on a general Feng Shui level. With this month talking about how to determine whether your property is more masculine or feminine. As Feng Shui is primarily about the balance of Yin and Yang, it is important to know what imbalance is occurring in your home, so you can correct it.

As you look out of your front door. Draw a straight line backwards through your house, to determine which side is larger? The left or the right?

The left hand side is where the Dragon resides; masculine YANG energy, whereas the right the Tiger and feminine, YIN energy. With this simple exercise you can very quickly determine whether your house is more Dragon or Tiger based, YANG or YIN.

For example, if you live in a terrace at the right hand end of a long row of houses, with your door, on the right hand side, (as you look out!) the home you live in is very very YANG. As there are lots of support and structure on the left belonging to the Dragon. This property would be most suitable for a single male for example, but not suitable for a single female. The trick is to ‘balance’ the energy in your home to create harmony between YIN and YANG. In the above instance, lots of feminine energy can be introduced by planting a flowering border on the RHS (as you look out) decorating inside with nice colours, and symbols of femininity, keeping it clean and beautified.

The same can be done for your whole plot of land looking out from the entranceway or gate, likewise your office or bedroom. Try it and see what you come up with?

9 Star Ki April 2011
In 9 Star Ki, April 5th until May 5th sees the turning of the Ki cycle to a 6 Metal (Heaven/Father) month!

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Lo Shu Grid – April 2011

Your 9 Star Ki Forecast for April

9 Fire Star – The 8 House this month can lend itself to you feeling slightly isolated and out of touch. It’s a MOUNTAIN in which we can hide. Don’t fall too deeply into its cave and keep a careful watch on your communication. I prefer to look at this month as a study month, but remember to get out and about and keep up the social interactions. Health wise, the earth element relates to our immune system, spleen, stomach and pancreas, so it would be wise to boost your system with a healthy diet and avoid excess.

8 Earth Star – You are in the 7 House of celebration and Joy. It’s a time of relaxation and reaping the rewards of your hard work of the past few months. You may feel more inclined to make rash purchases and adopt a more frivolous nature than usual. It’s a great month for socialising and getting a round of drinks in, but take stock of your account and try not to over-spend. Give yourself a breather too, space and time-out can allow you to focus on the future and clear your head.

7 Metal Star – With last month often being a transitional time, this month brings you into a stronger position (the 6 House) to make those important decisions about which way to go next. This house, can often put you in the driving seat and you may find others looking to you for guidance. As it relates to Autumn and a feeling of consolidation, remain flexible and don’t get drained with trying to cross every ‘t’ and burden yourself with too much fine detail.

6 Metal Star – Centre stage and possibly a time of change this month. If you’ve been pressuring yourself with work commitments and other responsibilities, then just make sure you stay focused and grounded, time out, time out!! Don’t stray too far this month, and let opportunities head your way. The trick of the being in the 5 House, is to allow yourself to be centre of attention but make any major decisions and choices about your future when you are in a stronger position with a better perspective, next month.

5 Earth Star – I’ll try and keep this brief as I know you are probably in a hurry! ;-) – It’s all go for you at the moment, lots of options and plans underway. I advise you to try and get some of these completed before next month (May). As this month is a continuation of the growth phase of March, you may get carried away with many opportunities, yet, try and remain focused on the ‘plan’ and remember to take time out from your busy schedule to recharge those batteries.

4 Wood Star – It’s all starting to kick off for you now. After a slow start to the year and if you’ve been feeling like your heals have been dragging for a year of so now, this is when it starts to get progressive. It’s a time of ‘birth’ for you. All those wishes and plans you’ve been carefully nurturing will start to gain momentum. You have had plenty of time to consider all the options, so my advise now is to just go for it! As wood relates to Liver and Gall bladder, take note of your impatience and don’t anger quickly. Drink moderately and ENJOY!

3 Wood Star – It’s easy to get a little frustrated when you occupy the 2 House. Patience is required, as the house reflects a time to prepare. You may feel a lot more socially oriented and it often brings out the nurturing, maternal side in us. As the Trigram consists of all YIN lines, this is full force EARTH energy coming up through our feet. Take time out and slip those shoes off and connect with the earth. Recharge your chi, as you will need a full strength set of batteries for the next few months to come.

2 Soil Star – This is a non-progressive month. Don’t expect too much to be moving ahead for you, as this is a time to concentrate on YOU! The 1 Water house relates to mid-winter and midnight. Where everything is still and static. It is like the seed beneath the ground planning and nurturing itself for the next phase of growth. It is a great time to look at our intake (food, health and general wellbeing). Take this time to get in touch with your more spiritual side and get a notepad for writing all those plans that have been buzzing around your head.

1 Water Star – You are on FIRE! – It’s your time to shine, and be noticed. The house relates to ‘fame’, ‘illumination’ and being under the spotlight. The same can be said for all those things you don’t want to be seen though, so deal with those first and allow what you do want to be spotted to take the limelight. Now is the time to put in your request for a pay-rise. I would however keep an eye on your sensitivity levels.. don’t take things to heart so easily.

If you don’t know what your 9 Star Ki number is please visit: http://www.freeflow-fengshui.com/resources/ki/ki_calculator.php

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Key: Top right number relates to Original Lo Shu, Top left the Year Grid and the other is the Month Stars.

Looking at the property and the flying stars for April as above. It would be best to avoid any building work on your property in the South East this month as this is where the 5 yellow resides. The North is not great either as the stagnant 2 star sits here clashing with the wood and water stars too. Not great for mother of the house. For those of you with entrance doors in the North West make sure your locks are working and be aware of any failing security here. The HOT SPOTS this month are the South, for career success and financially the West is looking good, so tinker with these areas and make sure they are spotless and clear of clutter.

All my best wishes,

David Walters Dip Chiro.
Consultant
FREEFLOW FENG SHUI
+44(0)7929 778 002
www.freeflow-fengshui.com

Happy Chinese Solar New Year! Year of the Yang Metal Tiger and the 8 Mountain Star. The year begins with 2 Earth month and a 4 Wind day. May it bring you fulfillment, happiness, peace and joy.

8 Mountain Stars find themselves in the hub, the centre point and the house is relevant to new beginnings – as it finds you completing another cycle of nine years – the year is often full of opportunities and fluctuation, keep still, less movement than usual, allow things to happen around you and decide when you are in a strong position (2011) – look after your immune system and remember to take time out to relax while spinning about in the 5 T’ai Chi House.

3 Wood Stars are on Fire (9 House) this year, with a new clarity and illumination brought to the table. As the sun peaks, it shines on you, but everything around you too, so make sure you have cleared any unwanted debris. Fame and spotlight, a good year for self promotion and launching yourself up the career ladder. Be careful, and pace yourself however as your enthusiastic nature may get you carried away, so focus and finish things. You may also feel a little more sensitive during this time as the flames flicker.

4 Wood Stars in stark contrast to their rival sibling, find themselves in mid-winter, the dark static depths of midnight and the north. In a 1 Water house, it is like a seed, which remains dormant holding onto it’s strength, centering in preparation for the next phase of growth. Planning is a keyword for this year. Take care of any health issues as these may take longer to shake off than usual. As it is the beginning of the cycle don’t get frustrated if things don’t move along as quickly as you want. Take up a form of self-rejuvenating yoga, or Do-in. Concentrate on YOU! – and get your seed in tip top condition.

6 Metal Heaven (Father) Stars are pretty much on full force and effect being in the East and feeling the full effects of springtime. Lots of ideas, energy and a forward thinking attitude may help you to achieve loads during this time. Take care of your Liver and keep the drink to a level ground. This year is perfect for getting those plans into action and making your dreams a little more like reality.

The 7 Metal Star (Youngest daughters), are carrying on their upward progressive movement as the year 2010 brings a continuation of last year.. buzzing with energy it is important that you don’t bite off more than you can chew as your enthusiasm and fervor may find yourself spreading a bit thinly. Others may be in slower houses so slow down from time to time and check your sky!!

1 Water Stars are relaxing in the 7 Metal House, harvest and celebration time; a time for finally reaping the rewards of the previous few years. In the western horizon the lowering sun flickers onto the lake bringing with it a reflective quality, where you might think about where your journey has been to get to where you are now. You may find yourself being more sociable and outgoing, loquacious and less thrifty than previous years, so keep a reign on your budget.

All the Mothers – 2 Earth Stars, move into a house of stillness. A calm before the storm of the Fire house in 2011. It is often – being an earth house – a time of change and transition. The trigram is symbolic of a Mountain, which might find you retreating into your cave and being less sociable, more introverted. Try to be aware of this and don’t become too stubborn with people if they break the silence. Trudge steadily and form the pathway to the top to proudly stand upon next year.

5 T’ai Chi Stars occupy the 2 house of preparation. This year the soil becomes warm and invites you to delve inside in readiness for the growth stage of next year. Another transition time and again, it can be frustrating as you finally come out of winter-time. You may feel more family orientated and socially aware as you take on a more authoritative and humanistic viewpoint. Prepare yourself! – 2011 it all starts to happen!

9 Fire Stars (middle daughters) will be in the commanding FATHER 6 metal house in 2010. This house is often related to weath, prosperity and gaining rewards from your endeavors of previous years. A position of authority, you may feel more sure of your opinions. Metal relates to bones and large intestines so be careful not to stiffen up or suffer breakages. Remain flexible and try not to burden yourself with too much pressure mentally.

to find your star simply add all the digits from your year of birth i.e. 1+9+7+2=19 :. (reduce until under 11) 1+9=10 and subtract from 11 :. 11-10 = 1! (The year runs 4th Feb to the 3rd) so if your B-day is in before 4th Feb take previous year!)

Any questions please do email me at david@freeflow-fengshui.com

I will be publishing a full update including flying stars for your home in due course.

Peace and Love and Light! x