The 1 White Star belongs to the Water element and ranks among the three most auspicious stars in Flying Star Feng Shui. This celestial body governs career development, professional advancement, and the attraction of helpful mentors and benefactors into one's life. In the metaphysical tradition, the 1 White Star serves as a powerful auxiliary to academic success, making it particularly beneficial for students, researchers, and those pursuing intellectual endeavors.

The Water nature of this star brings fluidity and adaptability, promoting harmonious interpersonal relationships and enhancing one's ability to navigate social situations with grace. It governs communication skills, networking abilities, and the capacity to form meaningful connections. Additionally, the 1 White Star carries romantic implications, often associated with favorable opportunities for love and partnership when properly activated.

The 2 Black Star belongs to the Earth element and carries the designation of the Illness Star or Wu Wang in traditional Feng Shui terminology. This star governs matters related to physical ailments, chronic health conditions, emotional distress, and the accumulation of negative or stagnant energy within a space. When activated through disturbance or improper enhancement, it can trigger or exacerbate health problems ranging from minor discomforts to serious medical conditions.

Individuals most susceptible to the 2 Black Star's negative influences include the elderly, those with pre-existing health conditions, persons recovering from illness or surgery, pregnant women, and young children. This star requires careful management and should never be inadvertently activated through renovation, loud noises, or earth-disturbing activities.

The 3 Jade Star belongs to the Wood element and bears several names in classical texts including the Quarrelsome Star, Conflict Star, or Chi You Star. This star governs verbal disputes, legal entanglements, litigation, interpersonal conflicts, misunderstandings, and the tendency toward argumentative behavior. Its energy is aggressive, combative, and prone to creating friction in relationships and communications.

When the 3 Jade Star receives improper activation or enhancement, it can trigger family disputes, neighborhood conflicts, workplace disagreements, legal troubles, and general discord in one's personal and professional life.

The 4 Green Star belongs to the Wood element and represents the authentic Wen Chang or Academic Star in Flying Star Feng Shui. This auspicious star governs education, examination success, literary talent, artistic creativity, intellectual development, and scholarly achievement. Its energy is gentle, refined, and particularly supportive of mental activities requiring concentration, creativity, and the synthesis of complex information.

Beyond academic pursuits, the 4 Green Star carries significant romantic implications, particularly for unmarried individuals seeking meaningful partnerships.

The 5 Yellow Star belongs to the Earth element and stands as the most dangerous and malevolent of all nine flying stars. Known by various names including Wu Huang, the Five Yellow Disaster Star, or the Great Misfortune Star, this celestial body embodies catastrophe, severe accidents, major illness, substantial financial loss, and misfortune of all varieties. Its power exceeds that of other negative stars, requiring maximum vigilance and respect wherever it resides.

Classical Feng Shui texts contain numerous warnings about this star: "Where the 5 Yellow arrives, illness multiplies, fortune stagnates, wealth diminishes, and endeavors fail."

The 6 White Star belongs to the Metal element and ranks among the three most powerful wealth stars in Flying Star Feng Shui. This auspicious star governs unexpected windfalls, speculative gains, authority positions, leadership opportunities, and the manifestation of wealth through non-traditional channels. Its energy is strong, decisive, and particularly supportive of those in positions requiring command, strategy, and executive decision-making.

The 6 White Star carries associations with military and governmental success, benefiting careers in armed forces, law enforcement, politics, and high-level corporate management. It also governs long-distance travel, international connections, and support from influential mentors.

The 7 Red Star belongs to the Metal element and served as a waning star during Period 8 (2004-2023), its negative qualities becoming increasingly pronounced as we progress deeper into Period 9 (2024-2043). This star governs theft, burglary, fraud, deception, verbal disputes, and injuries caused by sharp metal objects including surgical procedures.

The 7 Red Star also carries associations with scandal, illicit affairs, reputation damage, and losses through betrayal or treachery.

The 8 White Star belongs to the Earth element and stands as the most powerful direct wealth star among the nine flying stars. As the ruling star of Period 8 (2004-2023), it has transitioned from peak power to a still-strong position as we progress through Period 9. Despite this slight diminishment, the 8 White retains formidable wealth-generating capabilities.

This star governs steady wealth accumulation, real estate prosperity, material abundance, and overall fortune improvement. Its earth nature connects to real estate, land, mining, agriculture, and industries involving physical materials and construction.

The 9 Purple Star belongs to the Fire element and serves as the ruling star of Period 9 (2024-2043), making it the most currently powerful and auspicious of all flying stars. This celestial body governs joyful celebrations, marriage, the birth of children, happy occasions, and all manner of auspicious events. Its energy is passionate, vibrant, and extraordinarily potent during its ruling period.

Beyond celebration, the 9 Purple Star governs fame, recognition, reputation, social standing, and public visibility. It supports careers in media, entertainment, public relations, and any field requiring positive public presence.