Activating the Wealth Stars: Using Water and Movement Correctly

Introduction: The Energy Change

The time for staying the same is over. We have now entered Period 9. The energy changes that started in late 2023 have now become our new reality as of 2026. If you are still using Feng Shui methods from five years ago, you are not just missing chances to improve your life; you might actually be blocking your ability to make money. The techniques that worked for the previous twenty years—especially using the Southwest area of your home for wealth—no longer work. In the current Fire cycle, using Period 8 methods is like trying to run today's computer programs on a computer from the 1990s.

Creating wealth is not about superstition or hanging lucky decorations in random places. It is the careful, precise control of Qi (energy) in your living space. To unlock abundance in Period 9, you must understand that Wealth Corners & Activation are not just one fixed location. They exist in three different layers: your personal destiny (Ben Ming), your house structure (Zhai), and the changing time element (Liu Nian).

This guide gets straight to the point. We will not talk about general cleaning or positive thinking. We will focus on the practical use of Yang energy—specifically moving water and motion—to activate the wealth stars #9, #1, and #8. You will learn to find these areas accurately and activate them without causing the negative effects that come from wrong placement.

Layer 1: Three Wealth Positions

To effectively create wealth, you must first stop thinking of your home as just one space. You are working with three different energy maps placed over your floor plan. You must identify all three to figure out which location is safest and most powerful for your specific goals.

The Personal Wealth Position

Your Personal Wealth Position, or Ben Ming wealth spot, comes from your birth year and your Life Kua (Gua) number. This direction is unique to you. It represents your personal connection to money success, no matter which house you live in. Activating this area supports your personal career growth and investment luck.

First, find your Gua number. You can calculate this using the sum of your birth year digits (for males, subtract the single digit from 11; for females, add 4 to the single digit). Once you have your Gua number, use the chart below to find your Sheng Chi (Life Generating) direction. This is your main personal wealth direction.

Note: If you are a male born in a year ending in 5, your Gua is 2. If you are a female born in a year ending in 5, your Gua is 8.

Find this area in your living room or private office. This is the area where you should spend most of your working time.

The House Wealth Position

The second layer is the Zhai or House Wealth Position. This stays the same and depends completely on the physical direction of your building. We determine this using the Sitting and Facing directions of the home. The Facing direction is usually the side of the house with the most windows or the main front, where Yang Qi enters.

In the Compass School (Li Qi) system, the wealth position is often located diagonally opposite the main entry of Qi, but for precise activation, we use the specific degree of the house facing.

For a house facing North, the primary wealth position is in the East and the Southwest.
For a house facing South, the wealth position is in the Southeast.
For a house facing East, look to the North and Southwest.
For a house facing West, the wealth position is in the North and Southeast.

You must measure this with a good compass. Do not guess based on where the sun rises. A difference of a few degrees can completely change the energy chart of the house.

The Yearly Wealth Position

The third layer is the Liu Nian or Yearly Wealth Position. This is the most changing layer and shifts every Lunar New Year based on the movement of the Nine Purple Stars.

For the year 2026, the Flying Stars have moved. The #1 White Star, representing future wealth and victory, sits in the Center of the home. The #9 Purple Star, the star of current prosperity and the ruler of Period 9, has moved to the Southeast. The #8 White Star, representing past wealth and steady salary, is in the East.

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Mountain Rockery with Spinning Ball, Water Wheel & LED Mister

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To get the best results this year, you must focus on the Southeast (for immediate cash flow) and the Center (for long-term strategy and reputation). While the #8 in the East is losing power, it can still be used by those seeking stability rather than explosive growth.

North is the New Wealth Key

We must address the most important update for the next two decades. In the study of San Yuan Feng Shui, we follow the principle of the "Zero Spirit" (Ling Shen) and "Direct Spirit" (Zheng Shen). This formula tells us where water should be placed to create wealth and where mountains (or heavy objects) should be placed to create health and relationship harmony.

In Period 8 (2004–2023), the Zero Spirit was in the Southwest. This is why you saw so many Feng Shui masters recommending water features in the Southwest corner for the last twenty years. That time is over.

In Period 9 (2024–2043), the energies have rotated. The Direct Spirit (Zheng Shen) is now in the South (Fire), and the Zero Spirit (Ling Shen) has moved to the North (Water).

This creates a basic rule for the next 18 years: The North area is the main location for water placement.

The reason behind this lies in the Five Elements. Period 9 is Fire. Water controls Fire. In the specific Luan Tou (Form School) setup of Period 9, placing active, Yang water in the North creates a condition known as Ke Chu Wei Cai—"what I control becomes my wealth." By placing moving water in the North, you are effectively capturing the chaotic Qi of the period and turning it into usable financial energy.

On the other hand, placing heavy water in the South during Period 9 breaks the Direct Spirit rule. This is called "Water Drowning the Spirit," which can lead to financial losses and heart or eye-related health problems. You must remove any large aquariums or ponds from the South area of your property immediately.

Activation: Moving Water Placement

Knowing the location is only half the solution. You must understand how to activate the Qi. A bowl of still water does nothing. It is just a decoration. To trigger the wealth stars, you need Yang water—water that moves, circulates, and creates oxygen.

The Wealth Star Water Feature

You will use water to activate the #1, #8, and #9 stars, but the method is different for each.

Star #9 (Southeast in 2026):
The #9 Purple is a Fire star. Placing a huge amount of water here can create a clash (Water destroys Fire). However, because #9 is the Wang (Prosperous) star, we need movement to stimulate it. The solution is to use a small, fast-moving fountain surrounded by healthy plants. The plants (Wood element) act as a bridge. Water feeds Wood, and Wood feeds the Fire of the #9 star. This creates a productive cycle. Alternatively, if you cannot maintain plants, use a moving light fixture (like a lava lamp) instead of water to activate this area with Fire and motion.

Star #1 (Center in 2026):
The #1 White is a Water star. It relates to wisdom, reputation, and future wealth. In 2026, it is trapped in the center, which can sometimes cause energy to become stuck. Activating the center with water is tricky because it is the "heart" of the house. Instead of a large fountain in the middle of the room, use an open-concept aquarium or a low-profile water feature. Make sure the water is crystal clear. This activates the #1 star's natural Water energy, boosting career advancement.

Star #8 (East in 2026):
The #8 White is an Earth star. While its power is decreasing, it is still helpful. Earth blocks Water, but Water is the element of wealth. A standard aquarium here works well to stimulate steady income, but do not rely on this area for windfalls or risky gains.

Defining Moving Water

For a water feature to be a true Feng Shui activator, it must have "Life Qi."

First, consider the equipment. An aquarium with fish is better than a fountain because the fish provide biological movement and "Yang life energy." If you use a fountain, it must have a pump that moves a good amount of water. The sound should be pleasant, not a harsh splashing noise.

Second, control the flow direction. This is a detail many beginners miss. The water must appear to flow INWARD toward the center of the room or the house. If the water flows over a spillway or a waterfall directed toward a window or door, you are symbolically draining your finances. The Qi must be captured and collected, not pushed out.

THE CURE

Zen Pixiu Water Fountain

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Timing the Activation

You cannot simply plug in a fountain on a Tuesday afternoon and expect results. The initial activation of the object sets its energetic "birth chart." You must select a good date (Ze Ri) to turn on the pump for the first time. Avoid days that clash with your personal Zodiac sign (e.g., if you are a Rat, do not activate on a Horse day). Ideally, choose a day where the heavenly stems and earthly branches support the Water element.

The Three Taboos

Even if you identify the North as your wealth area and install a perfect aquarium, you will fail if you ignore the environmental taboos. These are the "killers" of wealth Qi. You must diagnose and fix these issues before attempting activation.

Avoid Pressure

The concept of Ji Ya refers to heavy pressure on a wealth point. If your North area or your Yearly #9 position is occupied by a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf, a heavy wardrobe, or a structural concrete beam, the financial energy is being suppressed.

The cure is physical removal. Move the heavy furniture to a non-active area. If the pressure comes from a structural beam that cannot be moved, you must lift the Qi. Place a tall, upward-shining floor lamp directly under the beam. Alternatively, hang a pair of hollow bamboo flutes on the beam at a 45-degree angle. This symbolizes the lifting of the burden and allows the Qi to circulate.

Avoid Pollution

Ji Wu means "pollution" or "fouling." This is the most damaging setup. If your wealth position (especially the Period 9 North area) contains a toilet, a garbage bin, or a cat litter box, the generated wealth energy turns into Sha Qi (Killing Energy). This shows up as money coming in and immediately being lost to emergencies or health problems.

If a toilet is located in the North, you cannot move the plumbing. You must apply a cure to exhaust the bad energy. Keep the toilet lid closed at all times. Keep the ventilation fan running to pull the dirty air out. Most importantly, place a large, lush, leafy plant in the bathroom. The Wood element of the plant drains the dirty Water energy of the toilet, effectively filtering the Qi before it can spread to the rest of the house.

Avoid Emptiness

Ji Kong refers to emptiness or a lack of containment. Qi is scattered by wind and stops at water (Cang Feng Ju Qi). If your wealth corner is located directly at a large floor-to-ceiling window, a back door, or an open archway, the energy cannot gather. It enters and leaves immediately.

If your wealth spot is at a window, use heavy, thick curtains to create a "virtual wall." You can also place a heavy object, such as a crystal geode or a large ceramic pot, in front of the window to anchor the energy. If your house layout is L-shaped and the wealth corner is technically "missing" outside the walls, you must project the space. Install a mirror on the wall bordering the missing corner to visually extend the room, or install a bright light in the garden outside to symbolically fill the void.

Advanced Warning

We must be clear about the limitations of a general guide. The techniques described here are powerful, but they are the intermediate layer of Feng Shui. There exist advanced San Yuan formulas, such as the "Seven Star Robbery" (Qi Xing Da Jie) and the "Castle Gate" (Cheng Men) technique, which can manipulate the Flying Stars to borrow future wealth or unlock massive abundance.

These formulas rely on precision down to the single degree. A standard 24-Mountain ring on a compass is divided into smaller segments. A deviation of just 3 degrees can push a reading into a "Void Line" (Da Kong Wang), which transforms a wealth formula into a disaster formula causing bankruptcy or insanity.

Do not attempt to implement Seven Star Robbery or Castle Gate formations based on a smartphone compass app or a hiking compass. The magnetic interference from phone electronics makes them inaccurate for this level of work. If you wish to implement these high-level formulas, you must consult a professional who uses a calibrated Luo Pan and knows how to measure the magnetic declination of your specific location.

Conclusion

The shift to Period 9 is not a gentle suggestion; it is a requirement for change. The energy that supported you in the past decade has moved. To maintain and grow your wealth in 2026 and beyond, you must look to the North for your foundation and the Southeast for your yearly opportunities.

Your roadmap is clear:
1. Calculate your Personal Gua and identify your personal direction.
2. Locate the North area of your home (Zero Spirit).
3. Check for the Three Taboos (Pressure, Pollution, Emptiness) and apply cures.
4. Activate the North or the Yearly #9 area with clean, moving water flowing inward.

Do not wait for the "perfect" time. The energy is already flowing. It is up to you to tap into the current or be swept away by it. Check your North area today.

Links:
* Professional Luo Pan Compass Recommendations
* Indoor Water Features for Period 9