Lo Pan Compass Based on a design created by Roger Green User Manual To learn more about the uses of the Lo Pan, find out about Feng Shui classes or to order a Lo Pan contact Roger Green www.fengshuiseminars.comSURVEY OF RINGS LLEFTT TT ANT ZEST IIMS THE INDIVIDUAL RINGS 27. Ring. The points of the compass based on 360° 26. Ring The calendar 25. Ring The twelve months of the year 24, Ring The Twentyeight Constellations of the Zodiac (Lunar Dwellings) 23. Ring The moving lines of the 1 Ging 22. Ring The | Ging and the Kwa numbers 21, Ring The Star numbers 20. Ring The Eight Spirits of the Underworld 19. Ring The Heavenly Pond 18. Ring The distribution of the Nan Jia and the pure Yin & Yang 17. Ring The eight compass directions 13.-16 Ring The Ba Zai Omen of the dweling 12, Ring The personal Ming Kwa Omen 11. Ring The Terrestrial Pond with the | five elements (agents) 10. Ring The time of day connected to the organs and the five elements 9. Ring Substitute Flying Stars 8. Ring Movement of Fiying Star numerals 7. Ring The Terrestrial Pond or the 24 Mountains | 6. Ring. The Terrestrial Branches or twelve signs j of the zodiac i 5. Ring Triple combinations of Terrestrial Branches ae 3. Ring Magic Square forwards i 2. Ring Later Heaven with Lo Shu numerals and | elements 1. Ring Early Heaven and Ho To numerals with \ polarityASSIGNMENT OF COLOURS AND THEIR MEANING. SETTING THE Lo PAN ‘The Lo Pan is designed in such a way that the assignment of colours gives important information at first glance. Colours corresponding to the 5 elements (agents): Ring 2,6,7,10,11,13-16,17,19,24,26 Colour of writing or sector green red yellow white blue Colour of polarity (Yin or Yang) Ring 1,6,7,10,13-16,18,24 Colour of sector orange light yellow Colours attributed to qualities of direction Ring 12, 13-16, 24 Colour of writing red black blue wood fire earth metal water yang yin favourable unfavourable neutralSETTING THE Lo PAN SETTING THE Lo PAN 5. Align the Lo Pan to the dwelling: Bring the square casing of the Lo Pan into an exact parallel line with the front of the dwelling ( this is not necessary when measuring a plot of land). Determine Magnetic North: Bring the direction finding line (innermost disc from above) in an exact line with the compass needle. Carry out control measurements: To avoid mistakes due to local disturbances of the earth,s magnetic field , you should carry out control measurements in different places ( inside or nearby a dwelling the magnetic field lines are almost invariably disturbed!). For exact ‘measurements, it is advisable to make additional use of a directional compass. Align the main disc of the Lo Pan: ‘Turn the outer disc from undemeath until the marking line of the North exactly coincides with the direction finding line. The marking line of the North is located at 360 ° on the outside of the main disc. The red half of the needle at the center of the Lo Pan points to the North. Setting the Lo Shu omen of the dwelling: ‘Turn the middle disc from underneath until the orientation window is pointed in a particular direction .This sector mustn,t necessarily appear at the front door, but can be located in any direction. Whats important Is where the maximum Qi converges or which school is followed. Adjust Ming Kwa: (Personally favourable directions) ‘Tum the innermost disc from undemeath until the window of the ring 2 which contains the personal Ming Kwa numeral, turns red. Thereafter, the qualities of the various directions appear in the windows of ring 12.Ring 1 THE 8 TRIGRAMS OF EARLY HEAVEN, THE 8 TRIGRAMS OF EARLY HEAVEN Early Heaven (Ho To) equals existance prior to the first intake of breath and reflects the perfect, order, where the interaction of forces is balanced. The polarity of Yin and Yang is harmonious and without dynamic. Trigram Earth is located in the North and represents the energy of Yin. ‘Trigram Heaven appears opposite from Earth and constitutes Yang. In addition, the relative family member are opposite each other. ‘The HoTo combinations in the 4 cardinal compass directions Yang starts in NW and each generate an element. continously increases until North 146 = water itreaches SW; crossing the ‘centre, it then moves on to NE, and further expands Until it culminates in the South. West East 4+9 = metal ‘South8 ‘TRiGRAMS OF LATER HEAVEN Rine 2 TRIGRAMS OF LATER HEAVEN Later Heaven (Lo Shu) represents existence after the first intake of breath, and mirrors an ‘order, which is off balance. The polarity of Yin and Yang is no longer in harmony, but full of dynamic. The familly members are no longer opposite each other , likewise, the trigrams do not fit together any longer. Henceforth, it can be concluded, that the way back to our origins requires a balancing of the polarity. Ring 17 corresponds to ring 2, and clearly indicates the subdivision of the various 8 directions ‘The numerals of the Lo Shu square, combined with the various compass directions.RING 1 AND 2 Ho To AND Lo SHU Comainarion: 9 Ho To AND Lo SHU COMBINATIONS With the help of Early and Later Heaven, the flow of energy of waterways, roads and tracks can be evaluated. Two different analyses exist: 1. If waterway enters a plot of land originating from a trigram of Later Heaven and, then, exits through the same trigram, however now pertaining to Early Heaven, we talk of ‘water that disappears’. 2. Ifthe course of a river enters a plot of land,originating from a trigram of Early Heaven and ,then, exits by the same trigram which, however, now belongs to Later Heaven, we talk of ‘dead water’. .. Inflow of Qt Water-Qi can also flow on an angle to the directions of the compass. These 2 directions do not necessarily have to be linked with each other. What is important is in which direction the greatest influence of Qi, either inflowing or outfiowing, emerges. : Outflow of Qiwo ‘Te EiGHT WATER GATES OF THE DRAGON RING AND 2 THE EIGHT WATER GATES OF THE DRAGON To determine energy lines, waterways, roads, and tracks, which have a strenghtening effect on a dwelling, a method ca be used which is similar to the one discussed on p.9. In this analysis, the trigrams of Early and Later Heaven are compared with each other. Having done so, the trigram most suitable for the inflow of Qi, which is that which most strenghtens the sitting of a dwelling, is chosen. Likewise, for the outflow of Qi,a trigram which least weakens the sitting is taken. In pos. 1 and 2 below, the analysis is strictly based on the trigrams. With the Terrestrial and the Heavenly Gate, however, it is important that both, inflow and outtiow of Qi, are directed towards the front of the dwelling. In that way, some directions appear twice. pos.1 | pos.2 | terrestrial | heavenly gate gate Sitting of dwelling Qi inflow | Giinflow | Ql inflow | Qi outfiow SS | teaven| nw] ss NE s E = water | N w sw sw SE mountain) NE | NW e w s = thunder | NE s sw NW = | wins | se | sw w w N S= | tire s E NW nw NE earth | sw | oN SE N E lake I wi} se N SE NERING 2/3 AND 4 THE Lo SHu Macic Square " THE Lo SHU MaGic SQUARE lin ring 2, the Lo Shu numerals appear according to the magic square: whichever way these numerals are added up, they invariably make up a total of 15 with the number 5 placed in the centre. if you want to devise a new square by placing one of the other 8 numbers in the centre, then place this number in ring 2 in the red field (by turing the innermost disc). Automatically, the new positions of the other numbers appear in ring 3. However, the new square does not correspond any longer to the magic square, which always results in the same sum. If you want to determine the backwards movement of the numerals, they appear in ring 4.(please note: South is at the top). io let 81 1)3 2 3 4)/6]2 4 62 THE NINE STAR KI RING 2/3 AND 4 THE NINE STAR KI Time changes in cycles, composed of various periods. Each period undergoes 9 different qualities. The various cycles put together, the momentary, distinctive quality of time is generated. The most important cycles of time: 420 Cycle of 28 Constellations(Lunar Dwellings) 180 Great Cycle of Flying Stars method 180 Small Cycle of Flying Stars method 9 Cycle of Nine Star Ki 7x — 60years result in 3x 60 years result in 9x 20 years result in 9x year result in Computation of Yearly number 19 XY ‘Add the numerals of the yearly number up until a single digit number Z is obtained. Deduct the resulting number Z from the constant 10, thus you've got the desired yearly number. No distinction is made between man and woman with this method. The constant 10 becomes 9 from the year 2000 onwards. Example: 1988 8+8=16,6+1=7; 10-7=3 = yearly number Example: 2003 0+3= 3; 9-356 = yearly number Please note: Persons bom before February 4/6 of a year need to correct the year by one. { early number of nine star ki a yearly num TI “7 2-5-8 2 a © ® © February 4th - March Sth March 6th - Apri ath ‘April Sth - Mai th _| May 6th - June 5th ‘June 6th - July 7th July 8th - August 7th ‘August 6th - September 7th L ‘September 8th - October 8th October 8th - Noveriber 7th November 6th - December 7th ___| December 8th - January 5th I @}~}olola}rwfolalalalw|o efalrfolalalo|rlolol elalalolsfololsfulolala January 6th - February 3rdRin 2/3 AND 4 APPLICATION OF NINE STAR KI B APPLICATION OF NINE STAR KI The Nine Star Ki is widely used to investigate favourable and unfavourable travel directions, and to define promising directions for the expansion of a company. ‘Computation is based on the yearly number. Additional and more refined information is obtained in a second step in connection with the monthly number. Example: born on march 24th, 1962 results in yearly number results in monthly number = ‘The current year is 2003 results in yearly number = 6 ‘The computation of the basic chart is based on the current yearly number. The other numbers are then included in this chart. Number 5 plays a decisive role, as welll as the personal yearly number. -Itis not advisable to travel in the direction of number 5 or away from it. -Itis not advisable to travel in the direction of one,s personal yearly number or away from it. -It is not beneficial to open a branch or a subsidiary which is situated in the direction of number 5. In addition, it is recommended to locate number 5 which corresponds to the dragon, inside the house, to abstain from structural changes in this area in the respective year. Traditionally, the dragon is neutralized by virtue of a metal wind chime with 6 tubes. This is placed In the respective area of the house every year.“ TRIPLE COMBINATIONS OF TERRESTRIAL BRANCHES Rina 5 ‘TRIPLE COMBINATIONS OF TERRESTRIAL BRANCHES Three Terrestrial Branches always together form one element (agent), which is represented by the cardinal animal. The 12 Terrestrial Branches are subdivided into the 4 seasons, each comprising 3 Terrestrial Branches. The animal in the middle of each season is said to be the cardinal animal. If the 5th ring is turned so that the 3 blue windows of ring § coincide with the animals, it becomes clear which pairs of threes belong together. fall the colour of writing indicates the seasonal element summer The four triples of Terrestrial Branches rat-dragon-monkey = water ‘the cardinal animal being rat ox-snake-cock = metal the cardinal animal being cock tiger-horse-dog = fire the cardinal animal being horse hare-goat-pig = wood the cardinal animal being hareRING 6 ‘THE TERRESTRIAL BRANCHES OR ANIMALS THE TERRESTRIAL BRANCHES OR TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC ‘The 360 degrees are subdivided into 12 segments of identical size and represent the Terrestrial Branches or 42 signs of the zodiac. Each animal is linked to an element ,and to Yin or Yang and has its firm place according to the directions of the compass. The animals,correspondence to Yin or ‘Yang does not reflect the astrological point of view, but rather the character of the animal. The colour of writing signifies the animals element. Terrestrial Branch element | character] 26tPGOR, | original meaning | COpespond we rat water Yin Yang seed cB | cB & ox earth Yin Yin root swelingup | LE | LV He tiger wood Yang Yona | peoakre tough | bY | LU H hare wood Yin Yin birth ou e+ dragon earth Yang Yang tising ma | ST F snake fire Yang Yin fruits up | sp Fe horse fire Yang Yeng fipe fruit He | HT 52 goat earth Yang Yin colorful do | s M+ | monkey metal Yin Yang harvesting | BL | BL Me ‘cock metal Yang Yin honouring mw | Ki 2 dog earth Yin Yang choosing ks | He we vig water Yin Yin preserving | 3E | TH6 LOCATION OF MAIN 000 Rin 6 LOCATION OF MAIN DOOR ‘The main door's location cannot be simply defined as auspicious or inauspicious , but has to be analyzed individually, with regard to the residents’ horoscope. What we define as auspicious reflects only one quality of the person. The so-called inauspicious constellation shows, where the person needs to undergo a leaming process or has got an unexpressed potential, In this example, the door is located in the sector occupied by horse. According to Traditional Chinese Astrology, to each individual can be attributed 4 animals, which reflect the year, the month, the day, and the hour of birth. Among the animals exist many different Interactions, which cause various dynamics. In that way, the animal at the entrance of the dwelling can be compared to the horoscope of the residents, thus revealing its particular effect on each one. Consequently, the house receives a personal note, which is variable.RING 5 AND 6 COMPUTATION OF THREE KILUNGS ” THE THREE KILLINGS (SHA) AND ,, THE DUKE“ The so-called Three Killings (Sha) represent an inauspicious form of energy which, depending on the respective yearly animal, is also called the Duke. Each year, the Duke forms one of the 4 triple constellations, depending on where itis positioned .In this way, the energy is concentrated in the cardinal animal of the triple-combination (rat, hare, horse or cock). This, in tum, depletes the animal positioned opposite of energy, whereby it becomes ShalKiling (grey dot). Three Killings (Sha) are mentioned, because not only the aforementioned animal is affected, but also the animal to the left and to the right, since all three belong to the same season. Yearly animal: Yearly animal: pig, hare, or goat = cock tiger, horse, or dog = rat Yearly animal: Yearly animal: snake, cock, or ox = hare monkey, rat or dragon = horse The sha animal in the middle is affected most. That animal should not be behind one,s back, and, when lying down, the i Itis not advisable to undertake renovation work or dig up earth in this direction. While at work, itis important not to look in the direction of the Duke (yearly animal) and to abstain from undertaking construction work on the axes of the Duke.m7 THE CeLestiat STEMS Ring 7 THE CELESTIAL STEMS: The 10 Celestial Stems represent a refined form of the process as portrayed by the 5 elements(agents), and correspond to the 4 seasons. They give insight into the aspects of time Pertaining to the 5 elements. Since all 5 elements are subdivided into Yin and Yang, there are 10 Celestial Stems in total. In the Lo Pan version of 1996, the Celestial Stems are written with arabic numbers; in the present version of 2003 they are written with the letters of the respective element, and are accompanied by + or - according to Yin and Yang. Of the 10 stems only 8 are distributed over the 360 degrees of the compass, since 2 of them are attributed to the center. The remaining 8 have a firm place with regard to the direction of the compass. Original name polarity meaning 1] 4H ‘old wood Yang beginning of plant cycle 2) oH young wood Yin beginning of germination 3 | 4 ld fre Yang sprouts a| + young fire Yin {ast growing of young branches 5 | 4 old earth Yeng [growth of leaves and twigs je | £ young earth Yin Jouter growth l7]o™ (old metal Yang beginning of wilting | 8 young metal Yin leaves fall to earth 9 | +w old water Yeng planting of seeds 10 | -w young water Yin waiting for springRING 7- ‘THE TWENTYFOUR MOUNTAINS OR THETERRESTRIAL POND 9 THE TWENTYFOUR MOUNTAINS OR THE TERRESTRIAL POND The 24 Mountains correspond to the interaction between the 12 branches with the 8 stems and the 4 trigrams of the secondary directions of the compass. The over-all placement of all components remains, only the places get smaller, so that all 24 qualities can be integrated. The 4 trigrams constitute the 4 basic cornerstones of our experience: the polarity between father - NW -and mother -SW -; wind -SE- which represents our breath, and mountain -NE,-which symbolizes the body. This ring is included in all Lo Pans and is thought to be one of the most important. The Celestial Stems create our spiritual, mental and emotional qualities. The Terrestrial Branches are at the basis of our body, our material and social life. The secondary directions of the compass reflect, on the one hand, physical comerstones of our existence, and on the other hand the 4 archetypical ways of behaviour (body, work, nature, relationship), which need to be balanced. This ring is used to find the most dense distribution of stems, branches, and the 4 trigrams on the compass. 8 Celestial Stems 12 Terrestrial Branches 4LoShuTrigrams +H,-H,+F,-F ecc. H+,H-, E+, F- ecc, NE,SE,SW,NW mountain, wind, earth, heaven: celestial plane terrestrial plane human plane cosmic plan, realization of plan, father, mother, body, spirit, consciouness, matter, form, destiny, breath inspiration, intellect, social interaction, emotions, imagination.20 THE FLvING Stars. RING 8 THE FLYING STARS Ring 8 of the Lo Pan gives information relative to the computation of the Flying Stars.It elucidates. whether the stars move forwards or backwards. That analysis requires establishing the exacte location of the dwelling within the 8 compass directions, so that it can be determined in which Sectors the facade of the dwelling under investigation falls (crosshair). Each of the 8 compass directions is further subdivided into 3 subsectors; the 2 subsectors which follow each other move in the same direction. To compute a chart, itis also necessary to know the year when the dwelling under review was built or the point in time when the dwelling was renovated or rebuilt. Units of time are compiled in blocks ‘of 180, 60 or 20 years. Anumber between 1 and 9/is assigned to these units, comparable to the 9 ‘Star Ki. The reigning number of the current period is 7 until February 2004, thereafter the reigning number will be 8 (see page 21). In our example, the building is located in the second subsector. Due to the red crosshair, this is the case in each of the 4 compass directions. The numeral which signifies the ‘face’ of a dwelling is called direction star and is placed on the right of the main star numeral, which is placed at the centre grid. The numeral which represents the sitting of a dwelling is known as siting star and is written to the left of the main numeral.Rinc 7 ‘THe FLvING STARS. a Periods Reigning number Classification ‘The upper period 1864 to 1883 1 ear 1884 to 1903 2 abdomen, lower abdomen 1904 to 1923 3 speech organs, feet The middle period 1924 to 1943 4 legs, thighs, hips 1944 to 1963 5 5 1964 to 1983 6 head , symbol of power The lower period 1984 to 2003 7 mouth, tongue 2004 to 2023 8 hand, arm 2024 to 2043 9 eyes Oe eo eteal 8/3 }1 2 3 9] 7+ 5 9 /-7)5 4/2/6 4/2/6 - - To establish the movement of the stars (direction star, sitting star), we must look on the Lo Pan at the original sector of the respective number. - Numeral 2 originally belongs to the SW (ring 2). If, due to the actual location of the building under review, you then look at the second subsector in ring 8, you find that the subsector is red and, thus, moving forward. ~ Numeral 3 originally is connected to the east (ring 2). If, according to the location of the building, you look at the second subsector in ring 8, you find that the colour of the subsector is bright , this indicates a backwards movement. To obtain the arrangement of the numbers within the chart, go back to ring2 and turn the red window until it comes to rest/coincides first with numeral 2 and then with numeral 3. in that way, the various positions of the numbers can be looked up in ring 3 for the forward movement and in ring 4 for the backwards movement.2 ‘THE SUBSTITUTE FLYING STARS Ring 9 THE SUBSTITUTE FLYING STARS ‘The Substitute Flying stars come into play ,when the placement of a building results in one of the socalled taboo-directions and remains within a tolerance of 3 degrees. In this case , it must be investigated whether the direction star or sitting star can be replaced by another star numeral. Annotations: -direction star and sitting star must be defined in their original trigram -there is no substitute star for number 5 -there is no substitute star at the end of the second and the beginning of the third subsector -a substitute star can be used only if the placement of a building falls within the critical 3 degrees. -Hf the placement of a building comes to rest exactly between 2 trigrams, the Flying Star method can not be applied. numeral 3 in the second subsector is substituted for numeral 2. substitute star for numeral 2 in the second subsector is number 2. Let us assume, the placement of the above-mentioned example almost fell right between subsector 1 and subsector 2. Then, we would need to find out whether numeral 2 and 3 could be substituted for. In that case, itis vital to check number 2 in its original trigram (SW) and in the second subsector.Rinc 10 THE ORGAN Cock, THE ORGAN CLOCK ‘The so-called organ clock shows, at what time of the day a particular organ is active.|f, for ‘example ,a person always wakes up at night at the same time, the organ clock can give us valuable information about which organ is active and the symbolic meaning it represents. { Organ Time Meaning | ce |aro-oi0o] open econ LE | LV | 01.00 - 03.00 _ |anger, accumulative consciosness, past, emotion, authority [of ene0-0800| oan ote ue epesen D1] LI | 05.00 - 07.00 " |attachment to material world nse |ora0-on0] [erate re MP | oP! 09.00 - 11.00 » |nat letting go of past worries. | ve [| 190-1900] [oni jr a etn nam D | St | 13.00- 18.00 Sen ability to separate, difficulty in deciding || 00-700) oma me we [| 0-000] pny ema on 1a] ro] un m0 {ae[ m1 a0-m02» THE HUMAN POND Ring 1 THe HUMAN Pond The content of the so-called Human Pond corresponds to the Terrestrial Pond of ring 7, with the difference that it has been moved to the left by 7,5 °. This ring is said to have been created by ‘master Lai Po Yee. The magnetic North is used when investigating a placement within the 8 compass directions with the terrestrial pond of ring 7. Howaver, the star Polaris is used with the human pond. ‘The backgraund colours (elements) do not correspond to the respective sign that is indicated. This ring has been created specifically for the environment of a dwelling. At the basis of this analysis is the so-called host-element, which can be read with the help of this ring at the back (sitting) of a dwelling. With its help , the dynamics at work between the so-called host element and elevations or marked features of the environment (rocks, poles, lamps, narrow, high buildings, and strong Qi-influences) are examined. Sitting of dwelling results in element of fire = Host Point produces host support Point corresponds to the same element friend, prosperity Point is overcome by host materiel! benefit Point is generated by host exhausting, intelligence Point destroys host destruction, powerRing 12 PERSONAL MING KWA 2 PERSONAL MING Kwa OMEN ‘When computing the personal Ming Kwa, the 8 compass directions are divided into various qualities on a yearly basis. These qualities have nothing to do with a place or a building, but depend on the respective person in question. That means, the results of that computation are effective for a whole lifetime, and can be ‘taken along’ to any place. The computation varies for men and women. For men, the computation corresponds to the 9 Star Ki, except that number 5 is substituted for another number. ‘Computation for women Example: 1964 1 | number of year of birth + 5 (constant) 64+5=69 2. | separate number into 2 digits and add them 6+9=15 3 | repeat 2 1+5=6 ‘Computation for men Example: 1956 ‘separate year of birth into 2 digits 7 * | end add them a ‘separate resulting number into 2 digits 2 | and add them alae deduct number from 10 7 3 | rom 2000 onwards from 9) eae Important: When calculating the Ming Kwa, we also need to correct the year of birth, if the person was bom before February 4th/Sth. Example: For a person born on January 21, 1932 we need to use the preceding year , which is 1931 If the computation results in number 5, a substitute number is used, as number 5 belongs to the centre and does not belong to any trigram. Traditionally, a woman with number 5 becomes number 8, a man with number 5 becomes number 2. Personally, | find it more important whether the person in question lives his/her female or male side. ‘The different qualities are included in the table of the Ba Zai, on page 26 . Setting: Turn innermost disc until your personal Ming Kwa number in ring 2 appears against a red background; ring 12 then provides the respective qualities.6 THE BA ZAI OMEN OF A DWELLING RING 13 10 16 THE BA ZAI OMEN OF A DWELLING Similar to the Ming Kwa, the quality of the 8 different sectors of the house can be investigated concerning the quality of omen. Since they represent a static system, changes and tendencies of these omen can be considered only with the help of astrology. tePanwording ——|ctineserame| +i] quaty | vinvang | means A| is 6 Curses ‘Sha - water 1 Yang wood B WG 5 Spirits ‘Wu Gui . fire 9 Yin earth Cc} uM Termination Jue Ming = metal 7 Yin water D) YN Longevity Yan Nian = metal 6 Yang earth E| HH ‘Caution Ho Hai - earth 2 Yin metal Fy) sq Vitality . ‘Sheng Qi + wood 3 Yang water G | TY | Heavenly doctor Tian Yi ++ earth 8 Yang fire HY) FW Orientation Fu Wei + wood 4 Yin water Adjustment: There are 8 narrow windows in ring 13 to 16, one for each compass direction. Depending on which method is used, turn the middle disc from underneath until the orientation Window appears in the respective sector. Now, the remaining omens for each sector appear. The yellow or orange oval informs us whether the omen is Yin or Yang. The background colour ‘shows the respective element.RING 18 THE DisTRIBUTION OF NA JIA n THE DISTRIBUTION OF NA JIA The subdivision of this ring corresponds to the terrestrial pond of ring 7. The trigrams are used to further subdivide the Ba Zai of ring 13 to 16 in three subsectors. In this context, itis important to determine whether the respective trigram belongs to the western or the eastem group.2 Pure YIN AND YANG Rin 18 Pure YIN AND YANG ‘The subdivision of this ring corresponds to the terrestrial pond of ring 7. However, Yin and Yang aspects are used, discounting the trigrams. This analyses focuses on whether fihe ace and back of a dwelling dispose of the same qualitiy in terms of Yin and Yang. If this is not the case, you can work with the paths around the building, the turning of the facade or the door to compensate for missing qualities. If this is not possible, Yin and Yang aspects can be used.Rin 19 ‘THE HEAVENLY POND Fy THE HEAVENLY POND ‘The subdivision of this pond is identical with the one of the terrestrial pond of ring 7, however it has been moved to the right by 7.5 °. Master Yang Jun Song is said to have developped the Heavenly Pond. This ring serves primarily for the computation of water, for which exist the most varied formulas. One of them is called ‘Three Harmonies School of double mountains in connection with the 5 ‘elements.’ This technique works by linking up 2 of the 24 mountains of the heavenly pond to 1 of the 12 animals of ring 6. This is called the combination between the 24 mountains and the 12 gods. That method enables us to analyse the course of a water way from various angles. On the ‘one hand, it helps us to decide whether, depending on the dwelling under investigation, it,s useful to lead the water clockwise or counter-clockwise around the house. On the other hand it is a means to determine the best place for the inflow and outflow of the water to or from the estate. ‘Two of the 24 mountains of ring 19 always form together a pair and are linked to one terrestrial branch of ring 6. The ox connects the two mountains -W20 THE HEAVENLY POND THE HEAVENLY POND Rin 19 ‘There are only 4 sectors where the movement occurs clockwise (Yang) around a place. These correspond to the 4 cardinal animals: rat, hare, horse, and cock, and always consist of 2 ‘mountains of the heavenly pond. The remaining double pairs move counter-clockwise. In the ‘second investigation, the face of the dwelling determines a T Be] eo [eomerctcon wa NT ww | omar Pond | "Srergatal | Sizeionel] about the placement. To determine the position of inflow and outflow of the water way, the 12 ‘gods’ are provided with WT] mt | coawae | Walities. Derived from this analysis, water in the realm of the we placement is acceptable, and the facing of the dwelling Te | pamarctca Birth of the gods | Pinyin Quality Tea] | tor fomerce rave Mu neutral = silence [sue unfavourable me] me | cone embryo Tai ‘good = = een ee) pregnancy Yang good birth oF growth Cheng sheng | favourable cena eae [ere purification Mu yu neutral Cet ‘school, clothes Guan dai | good |r| none | cctise ‘growing up Linguan _| favourable prime of life Diwang —_| favourable a | [emt to become weaker | Shuai unfavourable tines Bing unfavourable death si unfavourable generates the first god, ‘grave’. If the direction is Yang, it is counted clockwise. If it is a Yin direction, it is counted counter- clockwise. However, there are different opinions as to which god should be the starting point with regard to the orientation. Other schools claim that ‘prime of life’ should be the first. Nevertheless, the rules are as follows: If water originates from a favourable direction _this is sought to be auspicious. lf water outflows into a favourable direction this is sought to be inauspicious. lf water outlows into an unfavourable direction _ this is sought to be auspicious. tf water originates from an infavourable direction and outlows into an unfavourable direction this is sought to be extremely inauspicous.Ring 20 THE EiGut Spinits oF THE UNDERWORLD a THE EIGHT SPIRITS OF THE UNDERWORLD The term Eight Spirits comprises 2 different methods of computation, one of which is contained in ting 20 and corresponds to the so-called ‘Three Harmonies Water Formula’. In this analysis, the decisive role is played by the orientation of the dwelling . Is the dwelling placed in a sector containing celestial stems oris it placed within one of the secondary directions of the compass such as NW, SE, SW, NE? Then there should not be an outflowing or inflowing water or street in that direction, as that would be unfavourable. Ideally, there should be no road, path, or inflowing water course. Placement of dwelling2 Stan NUMBERS AND Kwa NUMBERS Ring 21/22 Star NUMBERS AND Kwa NumBERS Ring 21 and 22 are used in combination with each other and belong to the School of San Yuen. ‘The 9 numbers reflect the constellation of the stars of the Great Bear. With these two rings, 4 Important points of the San Yuean School are determined in order to define the ‘Cave of the Dragon’. This term describes the dragon,s back which provides the place with energy and, ideally, Is linked to water. If all 4 points can be located in the landscape, this is considered to be very auspicious, especially if the front numbers contain currently lucky numbers (7,8,9) and the numbers at the back represent inactive or faded numbers (3,4,6). facing and direction star number 9 water and run offs Star number 9 star number 9 KwaRing 23 THE HEXAGRAMS THE HEXAGRAMS: Ring 22 informs us about the current destiny, which has already become reality or is in the process of becoming real. In ring 23, we can see which moving line of the hexagram is active. ‘The red sectors indicate moving line 1.fa THE TWENTYEIGHT CONSTELLATIONS OF THE ZODIAC Ring 24 THE TWENTYEIGHT CONSTELLATIONS OF THE ZODIAC (Lunar Dwettincs) ‘The 28 Constellations are used to determine auspicious days for new beginnings or celebrations ‘on the occasion of a construction, marriage, funeral, opening, ritual etc. Although the qualities of the Lunar Dwellings are kept very generic, they are considered to be very important. Itis of utmost importance for Chinese people to start new activities at a favourable point in time. The Lunar Dwellins are derived from the stars of the northem constellation. ‘The auspicious Lunar Dwellings are strenghtened in the garden by virtue of views, gates or attractive design. During ceremonies, the direction of the computed favourable date is opened. No [Name ‘animal planet | Chinese | Element 1 [hom Grocodie | Jupiter [Chie [wood | Tw | + 2 (neck dragon Venus [Kang [metal | Fa | — 3. [bese badger [Saturn [7 earth | Sat| [room are ‘Sun [Fang [sun Sun] + 5 [heart fox Moon [Hsin [moon | Mon] 6 [tai tiger Mars_|Wel | tre Tue | + 7 [basket leopard [Mercury [Chi [water | Wed| ++ [ladle ‘unicorn epter [Tou [wood | Tw | + [9 [buttaio ox Venus | Niu ‘metal Fil - 710 | woman at ‘Saturn | N earth | Sat | 41 [void rat ‘Sun [Hs [sun sun | = 12 [rot igeon | ‘Moon |Wei__|moon | Man | 13 [house Pia Mars [shin | fre Tue | + 14 | wal porcupine [Mercury [PI water___| Wed [78 Teas wot Jupiter [uel [wood | tra | - | 16 nk 00 Verus [Lou | metal Fal 17 | stomach Pheasant [Satu |Wel [earth sa 18 |iohts cock ‘Sun__|Mao [sun ‘sun | 19 | treed raven Mond | ‘moon | Mon] + 20_| turtle monkey [Mars | Tsui | fre Tuo | 21 | associations | gibton ‘Mercury Shon _|water | Wea | +h 22 [wall tapir upiter [Ching | wood | Thu | +h 23 | ghost sheep Venus [Kei | metal Fal — 24 | witow beetle Satun [tu [earth | Sat| [2s [star [horse Tsun [Hsing [Sonne | Sun | +” 28 | square, ching nat | door ‘Moon [Chang _|moon | Mon| + 27_| wings ‘snake Mars | ro Tue | 28 | chariot artiwurm [Mercury [Chen Iwater___| Wed] +QUALITIES OF LUNAR DWELLINGS. 38 Quatities oF LUNAR DWELLINGS 10. 1. 12. 13, 14, Good for activities, connected to growth: construction work, marriage, sowing etc. But not for activities like funerals, termination of projects, applications. On this day, no construction work, no marriage or funeral should be undertaken. Fights started on that day are mostly lost. Favourable day for good deeds or the payment of old debts. On this day you should not undertake construction work, get married, or have a funeral. You should sustain from any activity having to do with change. Good day for quiet activities in the house, fostering of private relationships. ‘A favourable day for celebrations and fest a favourable day for daily chores. ities, construction work, funerals. Itis not such ‘fair day for planning work, but not for its realization; the pace of work is especially important. Unfavourable day for all activities symbolizing a beginning like construction work, marriage, festivities. It is even said that children bom to couples who get married on such a day will not be well off. Favourable day for all that has not to do with reduction or cut-backs. Also an auspicious day. ‘Agood day with a few restrictions: Everything that has to do with diligence and engagement is furthered by good influences, Construction work undertaken on that day entails danger and misfortune. Even silkworm breeding or the opening of a business Is said to be inauspicious. Abstain from undertaking funerals or construction work, because it very likely will lead to conflict. Likewise, do not get married. ‘An unlucky lunar dwelling connected with conflict and ruin. The day should be used to get centered and gather information. Not a favourable day for journeys, construction work, funerals and marriages. ‘Agood day for actvities like building work, particularly for brave people. Suitable also for for marriage and funerals. Alucky constellation for construction and digging work. The opening of doors leads to wealth. The respectful person, for example. with regard to the ancestors, will be lucky. This is also a suitable day for the payment of old bills15. 16. 7. 18, 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24, 25. 26. 27. 28. QUALITIES OF LUNAR DWELLINGS isfortune. Generally an inauspicious day, that has to do with conflict, disharmony and There is no luck in starting a business or legal actions. ‘An auspicious day for marriage or construction work, since it is governed by the symbol:’heaven,s gate’, Therefore, this is a lucky day for opening a passage or a business. ‘A lucky day for construction work, marriage, and funerats, Today you should not do building work, get married or bury somebody. A suitable day for construction work and business occasions. Marriage leads to a happy life together. Construction on that day would lead to legal actions, thus, itis an inauspicious day for turning the first sod or laying the foundation stone. All activites directed outwards in the business or private sector lead to msifortune. However, work undertaken with diligence , ike building, leads to wealth and good fortune. This constellation is partly auspicious, partly inauspicious. A suitable day for building work, breeding of domestic animals or gardening work, Unfavourable for a resting day. Today, it is not recommendable to create an opening for a door. Marriage also leads to separation, only a funeral leads to progress. Itis best not to be active, because everything leads to disharmony, especially building activites attract thieves. ‘Today, building work is possible, while in case of marriage the woman will leave her husband. Alucky day, especially for the building of a pavillion. Marriage also generates good fortune for the rest of life. ‘An unlucky day to realize good ideas, since they will lead to misfortune. Abstain from getting married. ‘good day for everything that has to do with the future or the ancestors. A good constellation to gain public recognition.inc 24 Lunar Dwetunes Ed COMPUTATION OF THE TWENTYEIGHT SOLAR TERMS OR LUNAR DWELLINGS Table for the daily code [L_ sanuary February March ‘Aoi May June =~ tes toy 1. 16) 16. | 1 16. 1 16. ne 16. i | July ‘August Se Me a SEs so | eitee etna eet ee | erteee iets) dae e's |eten |e ee reces a es eee ee ee ee code (9p yoars are printed in bold): Computation formula i teas] 1065 | 1908) 2 [198 | —v021 | 1944 | 1088 Code of day + Code of year + 1 incase 3 [1090 | 1922 78671980 of leap year = X 4 |_1900[ 1028 | 1945 | 1988 | 1000. 3 | 1901 | 1024 | 1046 199% ius filmes wnme Ce Tet wf - oot : 7 [1903 [1925 | 1948 | 1970 The remaining numeral corresponds 5. t00e J sert_] 1008 to the lunar dwelling under 7 aa7) 1040 s972, cc) investigation. 70 | 1005 _| 1928 | 1080 1995 [i 0065 1951_| 1973 1996 12 [1907] 1020 | 1982] 1974 Please note: (3 [900 [1090 975] 1007 1 14 1sa1_| 1953 | 1978 | 1908 ‘Add 1 for leap year only from <5 vio0e Tt tena] rose ano February 28th onwards of the ED = se respotive year of birth. : = v7] 191 7003 | 1958 a [1912 1934 2004 9 1935 _| 1057 2002 20 [i013 | 1998 | 1960) 2008 21 [1916 1950 | 708i | 2000 22 | 1915 | 1997] 1600 | 1982 23 | 1016 | 1990 1963 _| 2008 2 7930 | ioe] 1984 | 2008 [2s |woi7_[1940 [1082 2007 23 [1918 7963] 1985 | 2008 (ar [1010] _1001 | 1084 | 1988 (28820 [1942 1987_| 2000}a THe CALENDAR RING 25 AND 26 THE CALENDAR ‘The 365 days of the year are linked to the respective elements and the 8 compass directions in this ring. It gives a quick overview of a date’s energetic quality. The colour of elements in ring 26 indicates the energetic influence which is active at a given time of year. Likewise, an astrological analysis of the climatic influences, which were at work at birth or during life time is easily possible. The 4 seasons are most influential in the elements water, wood, fre, and metal, Earth is recurrently juxtaposed at the end of each season and has a balancing and connective function. The climatic phase of the element earth included on the compass is always fully represented, However, strictly speaking, earth lasts only 18 days. The remaining days under the influence of earth are a combination of earth and the preceding element. The remaining red marks show the change in climate, which can vary by a few days, according to the year in question. ‘The black and red marks show the change in Qi within a given month (surplus, middle Qi, correct Qi). Of course these vary by a few days. change in climate according to year / change in Qi within a month ome ome seasen ] Foon | cua ffs wont mance no | jee | rons [fuss [eae [earn] | nove = rue { somes (sere ao | oom mete ‘no Seomnber 8 to exter wap | oa] | |noveare | a oa Wer | [anew [= |Fétnaw3 | teeae | eamTHE TABOO DiRECTIONS OF THE COMPASS 39 THE TABOO DIRECTIONS OF THE COMPASS ‘Taboo directions come into play when a dwelling is placed exactly at or close to the transition point between 2 trigrams of the 8 compass directions, The transition between forward and backward movement of the Flying Stars likewise is defined as taboo, which means that the Flying Star method can not be applied. Similarly, the exact placement of a dwelling in the North is also considered unfavourable. The more exact the placement of a building results at a transition point, the more difficult itis to analyse the dwelling and its residents.