81 Flying Star Combinations
81 Flying Star Combinations
Classical Interpretations of Xuan Kong Fei Xing: A House of Wanderers Reference
In the Xuan Kong Fei Xing (玄空飛星) system, the nine Flying Stars interact with one another, forming 81 possible combinations.
Each star belongs to one of the Five Elements and carries its own symbolism. When two stars land in the same sector, their meanings are read together.
The classical interpretations draw on the Zi Bai (紫白) tradition, as well as the texts known as the "Zi Bai Jue" (紫白訣), the "Xuan Kong Mi Zhi" (玄空秘旨) and the "Fei Xing Fu" (飛星賦). Modern Chinese reference books systematize the relevant rules for all 81 combinations.
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For convenience, this article writes each combination as annual star – monthly star.
For example, 2–5 means that the sector holds the annual Two and the monthly Five.
Keep in mind the difference between time-based combinations and the natal pairings of the Mountain and Water stars. In classical Xuan Kong, the Mountain star is read first of all in relation to people and health, and the Water star in relation to activity and material results. In a natal chart, the order of the stars has a meaning of its own.
Time-based stars show additional influences, but they do not replace the natal chart of the building.
1. Combinations of the One White — 一白貪狼
1–1. Two Ones: Water amplified. The favorable expression relates to intellect, learning, career opportunities and useful connections. The unfavorable one relates to emotional instability, secret relationships and excessive restlessness. The timeliness of the star and the features of the sector matter.
1–2. Water and Earth: Earth controls Water. Traditionally associated with tension between men and women, health issues and family disagreements. Particular attention goes to the symbolism of the kidneys, the urogenital system and digestion.
1–3. Water nourishes Wood. In a favorable configuration, the combination supports intellectual work, growth, advancement and new beginnings. In an unfavorable one, it amplifies arguments, haste and conflict.
1–4. Four and One in the same palace — 四一同宮. One of the best-known combinations for education and intellectual development. Traditionally favorable for study, exams, scholarship, literature and creative work. Under unfavorable conditions, it can point to romantic complications.
1–5. The Earth of the Five controls the Water of the One. An unfavorable combination, linked in classical interpretations to obstacles, losses and health issues. It is assessed with particular care when it falls in a bedroom or at the front door.
1–6. The One and the Six share the same origin — 一六共宗. A combination of Water and Metal. Metal nourishes Water. Traditionally associated with intellectual achievement, career, authority and the support of influential people.
1–7. Metal nourishes Water. A combination of communication, acquaintances, attractiveness and social contacts. In an unfavorable configuration, it can amplify romantic complications, gossip and unwise spending.
1–8. Earth controls Water. In a favorable configuration, themes of accumulation, real estate and material stability are possible. In an unfavorable one: stagnation, restrictions, relationship difficulties and health issues.
1–9. Water and Fire — 水火既濟. A combination of opposing elements. In a harmonious configuration, it symbolizes balance, intellectual activity and growth. In an unfavorable one: emotional contradictions, conflict and instability.
2. Combinations of the Two Black — 二黑巨門
2–1. Earth controls Water. Traditionally associated with family disagreements, communication problems and a weakening of the masculine principle. In medical symbolism, digestion and the urogenital system are considered.
2–2. Two Twos: Earth amplified. In modern practice, usually seen as an unfavorable combination tied to stagnation and illness. However, during the Two's timely period, its classical meanings could include the accumulation of property and stability.
2–3. Dou Niu Sha — 鬥牛煞, "the Sha of Fighting Bulls." The Wood of the Three controls the Earth of the Two. The classical combination of conflict, lawsuits, disputes and confrontation within the family.
2–4. Wood controls Earth. Traditionally associated with disagreements between women of different generations, family conflicts and the disruption of the usual order.
2–5. Er Wu Jiao Jia — 二五交加. One of the most unfavorable combinations in classical Xuan Kong. The Two and the Five amplify heavy Earth. Traditional interpretations link this combination to illness, losses, obstacles and serious crises.
2–6. Earth nourishes Metal. In a favorable configuration, the combination relates to real estate, savings, management and the support of elders. In an unfavorable one, to restrictions, family tension and health issues.
2–7. Earth nourishes Metal; the special combination 二七合火. The tradition has an additional reading of the Two and the Seven joining through Fire. In an unfavorable configuration, the combination is linked to conflict, relationship complications and fire risks.
2–8. Two Earth stars. In a favorable configuration, the themes are real estate, property and savings. In an unfavorable one: stagnation, excessive inertia and health issues.
2–9. The Fire of the Nine nourishes the Earth of the Two. Under favorable conditions, it can symbolize material growth and family events. Under unfavorable ones, it amplifies heavy Earth, emotional tension and the problems that come with an excess of Fire and Earth.
3. Combinations of the Three Jade — 三碧祿存
3–1. Water nourishes Wood. Favorable for intellectual activity, professional growth and initiative. In an unfavorable configuration, arguments and conflicts are possible.
3–2. Dou Niu Sha — 鬥牛煞. The classical combination of conflict and lawsuits. Particular attention goes to relationships between family members and between business partners.
3–3. Two Threes: Wood amplified. A combination of decisiveness, competition and activity. In an unfavorable configuration, it amplifies aggression, arguments, conflict and power struggles.
3–4. Two Woods. In a favorable configuration, they support creativity, education and growth. In an unfavorable one, they can amplify emotional instability, arguments and excessive activity.
3–5. Wood controls the Earth of the Five. An unfavorable combination, traditionally associated with crises, conflicts and abrupt changes. In classical interpretations, controlling the Five does not necessarily mean weakening it.
3–6. Metal controls Wood. A combination of power and resistance. In a favorable configuration, advancement through competition is possible. In an unfavorable one: conflicts with management, pressure and injuries.
3–7. 金木交戰 — "the Battle of Metal and Wood." The classical combination of conflict, confrontation and injury. Particular attention goes to safety, sharp objects and legal matters.
3–8. Wood controls Earth. In traditional interpretations, associated with friction between elders and the young, property disputes and family conflicts.
3–9. 木火通明 — "the Brilliance of Wood and Fire." Wood nourishes Fire. A favorable combination for intellectual work, recognition, creativity and advancement. In an unfavorable configuration, emotional conflicts and excessive impulsiveness are possible.
4. Combinations of the Four Green — 四綠文曲
4–1. 四一同宮 — "Four and One in the same palace." The classical combination of education, literature, intellectual achievement and creative work.
4–2. Wood controls Earth. In traditional interpretations, associated with family disagreements, especially between women of different generations.
4–3. Two Woods. A combination of intellectual activity and creative growth. In an unfavorable configuration, it amplifies arguments and emotional tension.
4–4. Two Fours. The favorable expression relates to education, research, creativity and romantic relationships. The unfavorable one relates to indecision, emotional instability and romantic complications.
4–5. Wood controls the Earth of the Five. An unfavorable combination, traditionally associated with obstacles, losses and relationship problems.
4–6. Metal controls Wood. Conflicts between creative freedom and discipline, problems with studies and pressure from management are possible.
4–7. Metal controls Wood. In the traditional interpretation, the combination can affect romantic relationships, reputation and matters of communication.
4–8. Wood controls Earth. In a favorable configuration, it can symbolize intellectual growth and work with real estate. In an unfavorable one: property disputes, family disagreements and stagnation.
4–9. Wood nourishes Fire. Favorable for creativity, public activity, education and recognition. In an unfavorable configuration, emotional instability and excessive spending are possible.
5. Combinations of the Five Yellow — 五黃廉貞
5–1. Earth controls Water. An unfavorable combination tied to obstacles, losses and health issues.
5–2. 二五交加. One of the most unfavorable combinations. Traditionally associated with illness, financial losses and serious difficulties.
5–3. Wood controls the Earth of the Five. In classical interpretations, seen as a conflict-prone combination that can amplify unfavorable expressions.
5–4. Wood controls the Earth of the Five. Traditionally associated with family conflicts, emotional complications and obstacles.
5–5. Two Five Yellows. The symbolism of the Five at its maximum. In classical Feng Shui, it is considered an especially unfavorable combination for active sectors.
5–6. Earth nourishes Metal. Despite the productive cycle of the elements, the presence of the Five calls for careful assessment. The favorable nature of the Six does not automatically neutralize the Five.
5–7. Earth nourishes Metal. Traditionally associated with financial losses, conflicts and relationship complications.
5–8. Two Earth stars. Earth amplified. In an unfavorable configuration, stagnation, obstacles and health issues are possible.
5–9. Fire nourishes the Earth of the Five. In classical interpretations, considered an unfavorable combination, because Fire strengthens the Earth of the Five. Particular attention goes to fire safety and to active sectors.
6. Combinations of the Six White — 六白武曲
6–1. 一六共宗. Metal nourishes Water. A favorable combination of intellect, career, authority and the support of influential people.
6–2. Earth nourishes Metal. Traditionally associated with savings, real estate, career and management. In an unfavorable configuration, family disagreements are possible.
6–3. Metal controls Wood. A combination of discipline and confrontation. Conflicts with management, competition and power struggles are possible.
6–4. Metal controls Wood. In an unfavorable configuration, it can hinder learning, creativity and free development.
6–5. The Earth of the Five nourishes Metal. An ambiguous combination. The unfavorable symbolism of the Five cannot be ignored in the assessment.
6–6. Two Sixes. Metal amplified. The favorable expression relates to power, management, discipline and professional authority. The unfavorable one relates to rigidity, conflict and pressure.
6–7. 交劍煞 — "the Sha of Crossed Swords." Two Metal stars. The classical combination of struggle, conflict, confrontation and injury. In a favorable configuration, it can symbolize military power and discipline.
6–8. Earth nourishes Metal. A traditionally favorable combination for management, career, savings and real estate.
6–9. 火燒天門 — "Fire Burns the Gate of Heaven." The Fire of the Nine controls the Metal of the Six. The classical combination of conflicts with authority figures, pressure on older men and problems caused by excessive Fire activity.
7. Combinations of the Seven Red — 七赤破軍
7–1. Metal nourishes Water. A combination of communication, trade, attractiveness and new acquaintances. In an unfavorable configuration, romantic complications and financial losses are possible.
7–2. Earth nourishes Metal; 二七合火. The tradition also considers a special transformation into Fire. In an unfavorable configuration, conflicts, emotional complications and fire risks are possible.
7–3. 金木交戰. The Battle of Metal and Wood. Traditionally associated with conflict, confrontation and injuries.
7–4. Metal controls Wood. Relationship complications, reputational conflicts and communication problems are possible.
7–5. The Earth of the Five nourishes the Metal of the Seven. An unfavorable combination, traditionally associated with losses, conflicts and safety issues.
7–6. 交劍煞 — "the Sha of Crossed Swords." A combination of two Metal stars. It can point to conflicts, power struggles and confrontation.
7–7. Two Sevens. Metal amplified. In a favorable configuration: trade, communication and professional skills. In an unfavorable one: arguments, theft, financial losses and injury.
7–8. Earth nourishes Metal. Traditionally associated with material opportunities, savings and real estate. In an unfavorable configuration, relationship complications and unwise spending are possible.
7–9. 七九合轍 — "Seven and Nine Converge." A classical combination, traditionally associated with fire risks, conflicts and emotional clashes. The Fire of the Nine controls the Metal of the Seven.
8. Combinations of the Eight White — 八白左輔
8–1. Earth controls Water. Themes of accumulation and real estate are possible, but so are restrictions, stagnation and contradictions.
8–2. Two Earth stars. In a favorable configuration, associated with savings, real estate and stability. In an unfavorable one, with stagnation and health issues.
8–3. Wood controls Earth. Traditionally associated with family conflicts, property disputes and confrontation.
8–4. Wood controls Earth. Property disagreements, relationship complications and delays are possible.
8–5. Two Earth stars. An unfavorable combination because of the presence of the Five. Traditional interpretations consider obstacles, stagnation and losses.
8–6. Earth nourishes Metal. A favorable combination of management, career, real estate and material stability.
8–7. Earth nourishes Metal. In a favorable configuration, associated with trade, savings and material opportunities.
8–8. Two Eights. In Period 8, it was considered one of the most favorable combinations. In Period 9, it must be assessed with the star's changed timeliness in mind.
8–9. Fire nourishes Earth. A traditionally favorable combination of material growth, recognition, family events and real estate.
9. Combinations of the Nine Purple — 九紫右弼
9–1. Water controls Fire. In a harmonious configuration, it symbolizes balance and intellectual growth. In an unfavorable one: emotional conflicts and contradictions.
9–2. Fire nourishes Earth. In a favorable configuration, it can symbolize material opportunities and family events. In an unfavorable one, it amplifies the heavy Earth of the Two.
9–3. 木火通明 — "the Brilliance of Wood and Fire." Wood nourishes Fire. A favorable combination of creativity, education, public activity and recognition.
9–4. Wood nourishes Fire. Favorable for education, art, creative projects, public speaking and professional growth.
9–5. Fire nourishes the Earth of the Five. An unfavorable combination, traditionally associated with strengthening the Five Yellow. Particular attention goes to active sectors and fire safety.
9–6. 火燒天門 — "Fire Burns the Gate of Heaven." Fire controls Metal. Traditionally associated with conflicts with management, pressure on older men and power struggles.
9–7. 七九合轍. A combination of Fire and Metal. In classical Feng Shui, it is seen as a potentially conflict-prone combination, especially where fire safety is concerned.
9–8. Fire nourishes Earth. A favorable combination of recognition, material growth, real estate and family events.
9–9. Two Nines. Fire amplified. In Period 9, it can support fame, public activity, creativity and professional recognition. In an unfavorable configuration, it amplifies impulsiveness, conflict and the symbolism of excessive Fire.
Why Can the Same Combination Play Out Differently?
This is the fundamental difference between professional Xuan Kong analysis and simplified interpretations.
You cannot assume that the 1–4 combination will always bring success in your studies, or that 2–5 will inevitably cause illness.
A full analysis has to take into account the timeliness of the stars, the natal chart of the building, the placement of the Mountain and Water stars, the external landscape, how the sector is used and the time-based influences.
For example, the 8–8 combination carried special weight in Period 8, because the Eight was the timely star. With the arrival of Period 9 in 2024, its position changed.
The Nine, on the other hand, became the timely star of Period 9, which lasts until 2043.
The direction in which the elements interact also matters. For example, 1–4 and 4–1 belong to the same Water and Wood pair, but when you analyze the Mountain and Water stars, their roles can differ. Chinese sources stress separately the importance of timeliness, placement and the external forms of the space.
So the 81 combinations above are a reference of traditional meanings, not 81 ready-made forecasts.
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