The Complete Guide to Feng Shui Cures for Flying Star 5 (The Five Yellow)

Introduction

You are looking for effective feng shui cures for Flying Star 5, and you have found the best resource. The yearly Flying Star #5, also called the Five Yellow or Wu Huang, is the most difficult energy in traditional Feng Shui. When it appears in a part of your home or office, it can bring problems, money loss, and health troubles. However, you can control its strong Earth energy in smart and organized ways. The main idea is simple: use the Metal element to make it weaker and, most importantly, don't disturb the area where it sits. This guide will give you a complete plan, from learning about the star's nature to using powerful cures and knowing exactly what to avoid.

• Understanding why the Five Yellow creates problems.
• The basic ideas behind the cures.
• Clear, step-by-step directions for the best cures.
• Advanced methods for tough situations.
• An important list of "Don'ts" for the affected area.

Understanding The Five Yellow

The Star's Basic Nature

The Five Yellow, also called the Lian Zhen star, is an Earth element star. Unlike the steady and helpful Earth energy of the #8 star, the #5 is naturally unstable, powerful, and harmful. When its negative influence gets triggered, it can create some of life's hardest challenges. Its connection with the emperor in ancient symbols shows its absolute and unforgiving power when not respected. Its main negative effects include:

• Serious Illness & Accidents
• Money Loss & Going Broke
• Major Problems & Setbacks
• Fighting & Legal Troubles

How The Star Gets Activated

The Five Yellow star is not always in the same place; it moves to a new compass direction each year, following the Lo Shu pattern. Its negative energy stays mostly quiet unless it gets "activated." For 2025, the Five Yellow Star sits in the Southeast area. The main triggers that can wake up its negative power are sources of strong Yang energy. These include:

• Renovation: Any type of digging, drilling, hammering, or building in the area.
• Loud, constant noise: Putting stereos, televisions, or even having frequent loud arguments in the space.
• "Fire" energy: Having the Fire element present, through bright lights or the color red, makes the #5's Earth energy stronger and more powerful.

Making Effects Worse

The danger of the Five Yellow gets much bigger when it lands in an important area of your home, such as the main entrance, your bedroom, or the kitchen. The frequent movement at a main door or the Fire energy of a kitchen stove can constantly annoy the star. Also, its influence can get worse when it interacts with the home's original (natal) Flying Star chart. A consultation can show your home's specific chart, but certain combinations are always problematic. The table below shows how the yearly #5 star's effects get made bigger by other unlucky original stars.

The Main Idea of Cure

The Weakening Cycle

To understand the cure, you must understand the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. These elements work together in helpful and weakening cycles. The Five Yellow is an Earth star. The smartest and safest way to handle it is not to attack it, but to weaken it. In the Five Element cycle, Earth creates Metal. This process naturally uses up and drains the strength of the Earth element, which calms down the negative influence of the #5 star without making it angry. This is the foundation of all effective remedies.

Why We Use Metal, Not Wood

The Metal solution is elegant and works well. By bringing items of strong Metal element energy into the affected area, we gently and continuously drain the power of the Five Yellow. This creates a peaceful solution.

A common mistake is to try and "destroy" the #5 star. In the destructive cycle, Wood destroys Earth. One might think placing a large plant in the area is a good idea. This is a very dangerous approach. Trying to suppress the Five Yellow with the Wood element is an aggressive act. This confrontation can make the star's unstable energy angry, making a bad situation much worse. We never recommend "attacking" the Five Yellow.

Important Elements to Remove

Just as important as adding the correct element is removing the wrong ones. Two elements will actively strengthen the #5 star and must be removed from the area for the year.

• 🚫 Fire Element: In the helpful cycle, Fire creates Earth. Adding Fire elements is like pouring fuel on a fire; it will strengthen and energize the Five Yellow. Remove all items that are red, purple, bright orange, or pink. This includes artwork, cushions, and rugs. Also remove triangular shapes and bright, active lighting, especially upward-facing lamps.

• 🧱 Earth Element: Adding more Earth to an already problematic Earth area will simply make the negative energy worse. Remove obvious Earth items like large crystals, pottery, ceramics, and porcelain. It is also wise to avoid using brown and yellow color schemes in this area for the year.

Step-by-Step Cure Guide

Cure 1: The Salt Water Cure

The Salt Water Cure is a classic and powerful remedy used to absorb and contain negative energy. It is a miniature energy-clearing powerhouse that works quietly throughout the year.

• What It Does: Absorbs and traps negative Qi, especially from the #5 and #2 stars.
• You Will Need:
  • A large, open-top glass jar or bowl (at least one liter in size).
  • Enough high-quality coarse salt (sea salt or rock salt) to fill the jar about 3/4 full.
  • 6 bronze-colored Chinese coins, ideally from a strong dynasty like the Qing.
  • 1 silver-colored coin of any type.
• Step-by-Step Setup:
  1. Fill the jar about three-quarters full with the coarse salt.
  2. Arrange the 6 bronze coins on top of the salt. Place them with the yang side (the side with four characters) facing up.
  3. Place the single silver-colored coin in the center of the bronze coins.
  4. Carefully fill the jar with tap water until it reaches the top. Do not cover the jar.
  5. Place the completed cure in the affected area. An out-of-the-way corner is ideal, where it will not be knocked over or disturbed.
• Care & Disposal: Over time, the water will evaporate and salt crystals will form and creep over the rim of the jar. This is a sign that the cure is actively absorbing negative energy. Simply add more water as needed. At the end of the Chinese solar year, the entire cure is considered full of negative Qi. It must be carefully thrown away—do not reuse any part. From our experience, the salt crystallization can be messy. We strongly suggest placing the jar on a plastic or ceramic plate to protect your floors or furniture from salt damage. Check it monthly, but do not move it unless absolutely necessary.

Cure 2: The Six-Rod Wind Chime

This is another powerful Metal element cure. The material weakens the Earth star, while the sound helps to break up stagnant energy.

• What It Does: The Metal element weakens the #5 star, and the sound spreads out stagnant Qi.
• Key Requirements:
  • It must be made entirely of metal (brass, copper, or aluminum are common). Avoid wood or bamboo parts.
  • It must have six hollow rods. The number 6 represents the "Chien" trigram, which is the symbol of "Big Metal" in Feng Shui, making it a specific and powerful remedy.
• Placement: Hang the wind chime in the affected area. If the area has a window or door leading outside, hanging it there is ideal to catch the breeze.
• Important Note: The sound should be pleasant and crisp. You do not need it to ring constantly. Its mere presence provides the elemental cure. Avoid placing it where it will ring non-stop and become annoying, as this can be a form of activation.

Cure 3: The Metal Wu Lou

The Wu Lou, or gourd, is a traditional symbol of health, long life, and vitality. Its unique shape is believed to absorb and contain negative sickness energy.

• What It Does: A traditional symbol of health, the metal Wu Lou is used to absorb sickness energy and negative Qi from the #5 star.
• Key Requirements: To counter the Earthy #5 star, the Wu Lou must be made of metal, such as brass or copper. A dried, natural gourd, while a symbol of health, does not provide the necessary Metal element to weaken the Five Yellow.
• Placement: This cure is excellent for placing beside the bed if the #5 star is in your bedroom. It can also be placed on a desk in your home office or on a side table within the affected area.

Cure Summary Table

| Metal Wu Lou (Gourd) | Metal | Absorbing sickness & negative qi | Bedrooms, placing beside the bed, or on a work desk. |

Advanced Strategies

Bedroom in the #5 Area

Having your bedroom in the affected area is a serious concern, as you spend many passive hours there, making you more likely to be affected by its influence. The strategy here is to layer your cures for maximum protection.

• The Strategy: Layer Your Cures.
  1. Place a Salt Water Cure in a low-traffic corner of the room, on a protective plate.
  2. Place a Metal Wu Lou on your nightstand. If one person is older, pregnant, or has existing health issues, place it on their side of the bed.
  3. Hang a string of Six Emperor Coins on the inside of the bedroom door handle.
• Behavior Advice: The most important advice is to keep the room as quiet and yin as possible. Avoid loud music, arguments, and energetic activities. If it is possible and practical, sleeping in a different room for the year is the best possible solution.

Main Door or Kitchen Affected

When the Five Yellow lands at your main door or in your kitchen, it is highly problematic because daily activity can constantly trigger its negative energy.

• Main Door: The constant movement of people coming and going activates the star.
  • Hang a Six-Rod Metal Wind Chime outside the door, if building rules and neighbors permit. The sound will help break up the incoming negative Qi.
  • Place a metal-colored doormat (grey, white, silver, or gold) at the entrance.
  • Place a pair of metal Fu Dogs or another heavy metal sculpture near the door, either inside or outside, if space allows.
• Kitchen: The Fire energy from the stove and oven directly strengthens the Earth #5 star.
  • Place a Metal Wu Lou or a string of Six Emperor Coins in the kitchen, but keep it away from the direct heat of the stove.
  • Use the oven and grill less if possible. When cooking, ensure good ventilation to spread out energy.

Personal Protection and Timing

• Carry a Personal Charm: If your bedroom is affected or your personal Kua number is in direct conflict with the #5 star's location, carrying a protective charm offers an additional layer of defense as you move about. A small metal Wu Lou keychain or a 5-Element Pagoda charm are excellent choices.
• The Importance of Timing:
  • Placement: All new yearly cures should be in place before the start of the Feng Shui new year. This date is known as Li Chun, which typically falls on or around February 4th.
  • Removal: Before you can place the new cures for the upcoming year, you must properly and respectfully throw away the previous year's cures, especially the Salt Water Cure, which will be full of negative energy.

The "Don'ts" Checklist

Preventing the activation of the Five Yellow is just as important as applying the cures. This is a simple matter of keeping the affected area quiet and undisturbed for the year. In the area affected by the Five Yellow, you must AVOID the following:

• 🚫 NO Renovation: This is the number one rule. Do not do any drilling, hammering, digging, or construction. Postpone any planned renovations in this area.
• 🚫 NO Loud Noise: Do not place televisions, stereos, pianos, or sound systems here. Avoid loud conversations, arguments, and parties in this zone.
• 🚫 NO Red or Fiery Colors: Remove all items that are red, purple, and bright orange. This includes cushions, throws, rugs, and obvious artwork.
• 🚫 NO Bright Lights: Keep the lighting in this area soft and minimal. Avoid powerful spotlights or strong lamps that shine upwards, as this represents Fire energy.
• 🚫 NO Major Disturbance: Avoid moving furniture around, slamming doors, or doing any activity that creates strong vibrations or commotion in this area.

Living in Harmony

Remember the main strategy for the Five Yellow: Find its location, Weaken it with Metal, and Keep the area Quiet. Feng Shui is not about living in fear, but about being aware of the energies that surround us and taking active, logical steps to create balance and harmony. By carefully applying these cures and precautions, you can significantly reduce the challenging influence of the #5 star. We wish you a safe, healthy, and prosperous year ahead.