#2 star on the West for 2009?

[myfs_134307]

Hello Master Lee,
A feng shui expert says that we should place something red in this West area since the #2 will be situated here so that it will neutralize it. BUT Isn't it that placing something red will just enhance the #2 star - instead of exhausting it? Shouldn't the solution be using metal instead?

[Cecil Lee]

Yes based on your initial assessment, using metal is a better choice - on your description.

However it is still best to look at the 20 year flying star numbers and even the yearly stars.

But metal is often in general the safest cure. As you have mentioned fire may accidentally inflame bad earth.

[myfs_134307]

Hello again Master Lee,

About the natal flying chart of our period 6 house, our main door is located in the West sector with ?6m, 1w and 8b natal stars. Since #2 annual star for 2009 will be located in the West, will it be enough to put metal objects near the entrance to suppress #2 (now that you know the natal stars of our West sector?).

[Cecil Lee]

The 20 year flying star has a strong metal = #6. Plus a good water star #1 with current prosperity #8. In general, it is sufficient to take care of the yearly #2. Even without metal, the sector on it's own (in general) would be able to sustain a #2 "hit".

Unless there is a yearly #5, then we may consider using metal. But in the current situation, it is best to leave this sector alone. Since strong metal #6 is already present. And too much metal is detrimental to #1 water star. Too much metal, may create an over imbalance and suppress #1.

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Katrina L. wrote:
About the natal flying chart of our period 6 house, our main door is located in the West sector with 6m, 1w and 8b natal stars. Since #2 annual star for 2009 will be located in the West, will it be enough to put metal objects near the entrance to suppress #2 (now that you know the natal stars of our West sector?).

[Cecil Lee]

Please note that if #2 or #5 has not flown into the sector.

And assuming that you had earlier mentioned this West sector has MS#6 with WS#1 and B#8, "something red" but not too much red is acceptable, here. (If we discount additional stars like #2 or #5).

For example, the traditional 6 coins cure? Many of the 6 coins cure(s) often include red string and tassle on the 6 coins. As 6 coins is big metal, we can use a "little red (representing fire)" element to CONTROL the strong metal.

Thus in a static 20 year flying star such as above excluding the year star, it is totally acceptable to use "something red " in that sector. But given that if the annual star is #5 or #2, then be cautious and not apply the "something red" here. We need as much #6 strong metal as possible to neutralise the #2 and also support #1 water (future, future wealth star).

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Katrina L. wrote:
Hello Master Lee, A feng shui expert says that we should place something red in this West area since the #2 will be situated here so that it will neutralize it. BUT Isn't it that placing something red will just enhance the #2 star - instead of exhausting it? Shouldn't the solution be using metal instead?

[myfs_134307]

Thanks so much! Your explanation is very clear and understandable. I was very confused with the other feng shui expert's explanation of adding red as I mentioned in my original post. Thanks again!

[Cecil Lee]

Frankly, in general, use red especially red lamp would be advantages to burn #3 or if a sector has two #3's.

(#3 = scandals, romance issues, quarrels, lawsuits ...) But of course, best to look at all three variables and even the yearly stars before commiting to the above.

Otherwise, safer to avoid using "red" as a remedial cure given that it may trigger #5 or #2. (as red - fire fuels or support bad earth #5 or #2).

If a sector has two #6's big metal, then "something fire" is good to control it depending on whether it is the WS or Base star....

[myfs_134307]

Oh so now I understand the reason behind the red string. what if you don't tie the 6 coins with red string - will it have a negative effect in some way? How do explain wulous tied with a red string?

Regarding the feng shui expert who recommended to put something red to cure the sickness star ---- this is his reason:

He said:

We should always look into the governing element not the influencing element. As Metal is the governing element in the West for 2009 and its going to be introducing things that are beyond the abilities of Man, we should destroy it and not strengthen it. If we strengthen it you influence the bad stars which will be heightened even more. The present Metal will become bad metal thus will affect our Children and Creativity. Since we melted the bad metal with fire, the bad earth star will be destroyed because it's host which is metal is gone. Think of the bad earth star as a parasite that feeds on the energy metal. Since we melted metal by adding fire, the parasite will die.

Personally, I don't know why he said that the metal governing the west in 2009 became a bad metal?

Now that's the logic of the feng shui expert on why we need red or the fire element to destroy #2.

You have a different interpretation and as I said earlier, I understand your interpretation easily.?

[Cecil Lee]

1. Any element if it becomes or constantly is strong is no good. For example #6 represents metal. Thus, as I had mentioned earlier, a set of six coins e.g. where each coin has a square hole (earth) which supports metal (strengthening it or controlling) it. Thus it is still good to have red string (with or without the tassle to tame or control it).

2. However, on it's own #6 is considered as past, past prosperity star. So exactly or directly not a useful star. Unlike #7 which is also a metal element. But it is a weak metal. And only under Period 7, it is a good "kind" star. During any other Periods,many know it as "Thief or robbery star."

3. #6 in any period is generally acceptable. But the main concern is that it is a strong #6 metal element. Thus, in real life, one has to see the 81 combinations of MS # with WS #. Thus, I have not directly checked what is the influence of MS#6 with WS#1 as these two will have a combination : maybe good or bad.

4. In general, too much metal may be detrimental to #1 water star (on it's own). But again if the sector has other bad stars such as #2 or #5, then, part of this metal may be used to control #2. Thus this big metal's resources may be used to support #1 and dissipate #2 bringing metal into balance.

5. The key here is that under the Five elements concept: Anything that is too strong, should be made to "cool down" or dissipate to "neutral" position. Alternatively, if the element is weak (and a good element) it should be boosted up to a neutral position.