Introduction to the Six White Star in Xuan Kong Flying Stars
In Eastern Feng Shui, Xuan Kong Flying Stars (九星玄空) is an important theoretical system used to analyze the energy of a house or land over time. The Nine Stars consist of nine stars, each with its own element and meaning, flying through the eight trigram palaces by year, month, and period. Among them, the Six White Star (六白), also called Wu Qu (武曲), is significant, symbolizing Metal element, the West, and associated with the Qian trigram (☰), representing heaven, the king, and the father.
The Six White Star is considered auspicious when in prosperity, bringing luck in career, reputation, power, and wealth. However, when it falls into decline or combines with other inauspicious stars, it becomes a source of disputes, lawsuits, traffic accidents, and metal-related issues. Therefore, understanding the nature and mechanism of the Six White is essential for effective Feng Shui application.
Origin and Nature of the Six White Star
Position in the Nine Stars
The Xuan Kong Nine Stars include:
- One White (Tan Lang) - Water element
- Two Black (Ju Men) - Earth element
- Three Green (Lu Cun) - Wood element
- Four Green (Wen Chang) - Wood element
- Five Yellow (Lian Zhen) - Earth element
- Six White (Wu Qu) - Metal element
- Seven Red (Po Jun) - Metal element
- Eight White (Zuo Fu) - Earth element
- Nine Purple (You Bi) - Fire element
The Six White Star belongs to Metal, color white, and is the sixth in the sequence. In the He Tu, number 6 corresponds to the northwest, but in Xuan Kong, the Six White is linked to the Qian trigram, representing heaven, and flies to different palaces by period.
Symbolic Meaning
The Six White symbolizes power, authority, firmness, and principle. It relates to the father, leaders, high-ranking officials, military, and police. Health-wise, it affects the head, bones, lungs, and respiratory system. In personality, those strongly influenced by the Six White are upright, decisive, responsible, but sometimes stubborn and rigid.
In Feng Shui, the Six White is the star of literature and martial arts. When prosperous, it brings fame, academic success, and promotion. When declining, it becomes the star of disputes, lawsuits, metal accidents, or blood-related issues.
Mechanism of the Six White in Xuan Kong
Flying by Period
In Xuan Kong, each period lasts 20 years, and stars fly to palaces in order. The Six White has notable positions in each period:
- Period 1 (1864-1883): Six White to Kun (Southwest).
- Period 2 (1884-1903): Six White to Zhen (East).
- Period 3 (1904-1923): Six White to Xun (Southeast).
- Period 4 (1924-1943): Six White to Center.
- Period 5 (1944-1963): Six White to Qian (Northwest).
- Period 6 (1964-1983): Six White to Dui (West).
- Period 7 (1984-2003): Six White to Gen (Northeast).
- Period 8 (2004-2023): Six White to Li (South).
- Period 9 (2024-2043): Six White to Kan (North).
Depending on the period, the Six White may act as a prosperous, generating, or declining star, leading to different outcomes.
Combination with Other Stars
The meaning of the Six White is not isolated but depends on interactions with other stars in the same palace. The five elements cycle applies:
- Six White meets Eight White (Earth): Earth generates Metal, strengthening the Six White, good for career.
- Six White meets Nine Purple (Fire): Fire overcomes Metal, harming the Six White, easily causing fire accidents.
- Six White meets Two Black (Earth): Earth generates Metal, but Two Black is illness star, may cause sickness.
- Six White meets Seven Red (Metal): Metal with Metal can amplify strength, but if declining, it may cause disputes.
Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings of the Six White
When the Six White is Prosperous (Auspicious)
When the Six White is in a prosperous state, arriving at the current period's prosperous palace or supported by generating stars, it brings goodness:
- Career and reputation: Promotion, academic success, trust from superiors.
- Power: Authority, good leadership, prestige.
- Wealth: Smooth business, especially in metal, machinery, and technical fields.
- Health: Good for bones, joints, respiratory system, if properly utilized.
For example: In Period 8 (2004-2023), the Six White goes to Li (South). If the main door or office is in the south, the resident benefits from its energy, leading to smooth work.
When the Six White Declines (Inauspicious)
When the Six White falls into decline, arriving at an unfavorable palace or being overcome by evil stars, it turns harmful:
- Disputes and lawsuits: Conflicts, litigation, and disagreements in family or work.
- Accidents: Traffic accidents, metal-related injuries, cuts, machinery.
- Health: Headaches, lung or bone diseases, or bleeding accidents.
- Property loss: Theft, robbery, or bad investments.
For example: In Period 9 (2024-2043), the Six White goes to Kan (North). If the house has a toilet in the north or the north is defective, the declining Six White may bring misfortune.
Influence of the Six White by Palace
Six White in Qian Palace (Northwest)
Qian is the palace of the father and leader. If the Six White is prosperous here, the head of the family gains power and respect. If declining, it may cause loss of prestige or issues with superiors.
Six White in Dui Palace (West)
Dui relates to the youngest daughter, speech, and debate. If prosperous, the daughter is intelligent and articulate. If declining, it causes lawsuits and quarrels.
Six White in Li Palace (South)
Li belongs to Fire, which overcomes Metal. The Six White here is often harmed, potentially causing fire accidents or eye and heart problems. However, if Earth mediates, it can be mitigated.
Six White in Kan Palace (North)
Kan belongs to Water; Metal generates Water, so the Six White is drained and weakened. If prosperous, it still benefits wealth, but if declining, it may cause financial loss or water-related accidents.
Six White in Kun Palace (Southwest)
Kun belongs to Earth, which generates Metal, supporting the Six White. If prosperous, it is good for the mother and women in the house. If declining, it may cause illness in women.
Six White in Zhen Palace (East)
Zhen belongs to Wood; Metal overcomes Wood, so the Six White harms the eldest son or causes liver and limb issues. Caution is needed.
Six White in Xun Palace (Southeast)
Similar to Zhen, Wood is overcome by Metal, affecting the eldest daughter and wealth.
Six White in Gen Palace (Northeast)
Gen belongs to Earth, which generates Metal, strengthening the Six White. Good for the youngest son and education.
Six White in Center Palace
The center belongs to Earth, generating Metal, but the center usually has no door or important room, so impact is minimal.
Remedies When the Six White Causes Harm
When the Six White is declining or combined with evil stars, remedies based on the five elements can apply:
- Use Water: Since Metal generates Water, place Water-element items like a fish tank, small water feature, or black/dark blue colors to drain Metal's energy and reduce its aggressiveness. But be cautious, as excessive Water may cause wealth loss.
- Use Fire: Fire overcomes Metal; use lamps, red colors, or Fire items to control it. But if Fire is too strong, it may cause fire hazards, so use only when needed.
- Avoid sharp objects: Do not place knives, scissors, or sharp metal items in the affected area.
- Fix unfavorable conditions: If the Six White falls into a toilet or storage, keep it clean or use yellow (Earth) rugs to generate Metal and reduce negativity.
- Place Pi Xiu or other protective Feng Shui items, but consult an expert.
Notes on Application
- Xuan Kong Feng Shui is complex; avoid mechanical application. Results depend on mountain direction, yearly and monthly periods, and other factors.
- Do not over-worry about a declining Six White, as it is not absolutely inauspicious. Sometimes small adjustments can mitigate effects.
- Seek experienced practitioners for case-specific advice.
Conclusion
The Six White Star in Xuan Kong Flying Stars carries multiple layers of meaning. When prosperous, it is auspicious, bringing nobility and fame; when declining, it becomes a harmful star causing disputes, lawsuits, and accidents. Understanding its nature, flying mechanism, and star combinations is key to harnessing or resolving its unwanted effects. However, Feng Shui is only one part of life; do not rely solely on it. Combine it with personal effort and a healthy lifestyle to achieve balance and peace.