The Flying Stars (玄空飞星 Xuan Kong Fei Xing) is one of the most powerful systems in classical feng shui. Each year, nine stars "fly" to different sectors of your home, bringing unique energies that can dramatically affect your fortune, health, and relationships.
Understanding where each star lands in 2026 — the Year of the Fire Horse — allows you to activate auspicious sectors and protect yourself from afflicted ones.
⏰ When Do 2026 Stars Take Effect?
The 2026 Flying Stars take effect on February 4, 2026 (Li Chun - Start of Spring) and remain until February 3, 2027. Smart practitioners place their cures 1-2 weeks before Li Chun to ensure protection from day one.
🗺️ 2026 Annual Flying Star Chart
⭐ The 9 Flying Stars Explained
Star #8 - Prosperity Star 💰
The most auspicious star in Period 8 (2004-2024) and still powerful in early Period 9. Brings wealth, success, and good fortune.
✅ How to Activate:
- Use this sector frequently (sit, work, sleep here)
- Add fire element: candles, red decorations
- Place wealth symbols: citrine, three-legged toad
- Keep active with movement and activity
Star #9 - Future Prosperity Star 🌟
The ruling star of Period 9 (2024-2044). Brings recognition, fame, celebrations, and long-term success. Excellent for career advancement.
✅ How to Activate:
- Already in its home sector - naturally strong
- Add purple and red accents
- Display achievements and awards here
- Use for important meetings
Star #1 - Victory Star 🏆
Brings career success, academic achievements, and new opportunities. Especially good for those seeking promotions or starting new ventures.
✅ How to Activate:
- Place water feature here (star's home element)
- Use for study and work areas
- Blue and black decorations enhance this star
Star #4 - Romance & Academic Star 💕
Governs love, relationships, creativity, and academic success. Good for students, writers, and those seeking romance. Can cause affairs if over-activated for married couples.
✅ How to Activate (appropriately):
- Fresh flowers (pink peonies) for romance
- Books and study materials for academics
- ⚠️ Avoid over-activation if married
Star #6 - Heaven Star ⭐
Brings authority, mentor luck, helpful people, and travel opportunities. Excellent for leaders and those seeking guidance or international connections.
✅ How to Activate:
- Metal objects enhance this star
- Wind chimes with 6 rods
- Good sector for the family patriarch
Star #5 - Five Yellow (Wu Wang) ⚠️
The most dangerous star. Brings misfortune, accidents, serious illness, and financial loss. MUST be remedied and kept quiet.
🛡️ Essential Remedies:
- Place 5-element pagoda or 6-rod wind chime
- Use brass Wu Lou (health gourd)
- NO renovations, drilling, or loud noise
- Keep this area quiet and undisturbed
- Avoid sitting or sleeping in center of home
Star #2 - Illness Star 🤒
Brings health problems, especially for elderly, pregnant women, and those with weak constitution. Affects the mother/matriarch of the household.
🛡️ Essential Remedies:
- Place brass Wu Lou (absorbs illness chi)
- String of 6 metal coins
- Avoid red and fire elements here
- Keep elderly family members away
Star #3 - Conflict Star ⚔️
Brings arguments, lawsuits, backstabbing, and disputes. Can cause legal troubles and relationship conflicts.
🛡️ Essential Remedies:
- Add FIRE element (red items, candles)
- Fire exhausts wood (Star 3's element)
- Avoid blue and green colors
- Keep area bright and well-lit
Star #7 - Violence & Robbery Star 🔪
Brings theft, burglary, accidents, and violence. Can cause betrayal and deception. Previously auspicious in Period 7, now negative.
🛡️ Essential Remedies:
- Place WATER element (plants in water)
- Blue or black colored objects
- Avoid metal objects and wind chimes
- Check security of this sector
⚠️ Annual Afflictions 2026
In addition to the Flying Stars, avoid these afflicted directions:
- Tai Sui (Grand Duke Jupiter): SOUTH — Do not face or confront
- Sui Po (Year Breaker): NORTH — Do not disturb or renovate
- San Sha (Three Killings): NORTH sector — No ground-breaking
🛡️ 2026 Remedy Summary
Quick Reference: What to Place Where
NORTHEAST 💰
Star #8 Wealth
✅ Activate with fire, crystals, activity
SOUTH 🌟
Star #9 Fame
✅ Activate with purple, achievements
NORTH 🏆
Star #1 Victory
✅ Activate with water feature
CENTER ⚠️
Star #5 Misfortune
🛡️ CURE with metal, 5-element pagoda
SOUTHWEST 🤒
Star #2 Illness
🛡️ CURE with Wu Lou, metal coins
EAST ⚔️
Star #3 Conflict
🛡️ CURE with fire/red elements
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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The Flying Stars system offers precise annual guidance for optimizing your feng shui. In 2026:
- Maximize: NORTHEAST (Wealth #8), SOUTH (Fame #9), NORTH (Victory #1)
- Protect: CENTER (#5), SOUTHWEST (#2), EAST (#3), WEST (#7)
- Monitor: SOUTHEAST (#4 Romance), NORTHWEST (#6 Heaven)
Apply your cures before February 4, 2026, and review monthly star combinations for additional timing guidance. May the stars align in your favor!
"The wise person prepares for the stars; the fortunate person rides them." — Ancient Wisdom