Chinese Solar New Year starts on 4th February every year. This February we have entered the "Bing Xu" or the Fire Dog year. The New Year has dual effect on us. The first is the astrological changes and second is the change in Qi (life giving energy) of the various directions. In this article we will concentrate on the later part.

Xuan Kong is a school of Feng Shui that helps you analyse the changes in environmental Qi and use it to succeed in your endeavours. The traditional word used to define the quality of Qi is "Star". Please do not confuse this with the stars in the sky. Each type of Qi has been given a number from one to nine for easy understanding. As these energies remain constant for a year, they are usually referred to as "Annual Stars". Please note that each star will give different degree of results to different people. Also the layout of your house and its surrounding will alter the intensity of these stars. In addition, the strength of stars changes from season to season.

Let us try to understand as to what each direction has to offer us this year.

ANNUAL STARS FOR BING XU YEAR (2006)

Good Directions to use:
	North: This is the most benevolent direction this year due to the influence of the timely star #8. Tap into this direction for making money and enhancing your career. Place a bowl of water to further enhance the potential. The only problem is that the Three Killings (an annual affliction) is also in this sector. This means that those houses sitting north would face problems if they renovate this year.
	East: The star of quick money (#1) has landed in East. Though it is substantially weakened due to its presence in a wooden palace, it can be used successfully. This sector will be ideal for meditation, studying and research.
	Northeast: Star #6, residing in Northeast this year, will bestow upon you authority and respectability. Especially good for businessman and politicians. You will find it easy to get back old debts or inherit some wealth as this star also represents "Old Money"
	Southwest: This is the Sheng or Growing sector as Star #9 indicates future prosperity. You will experience happy events like promotions, wedding etc. A water feature here will be helpful.
	Northwest: Star #4 bestows romance as well as education when used properly. Those using this sector will also see substantial amount of travelling. The Grand Duke of Jupiter (an annual affliction) is also residing in this sector. Hence you are advised not to "break ground" in this sector. This means no breaking of walls, ceiling or flooring. If your house is facing or sitting in this direction avoid renovation of the entire house. But you can paint the house or move the furniture.
Bad Directions to be avoided:
	West: The lord of ill health (Star #5) has come to the West direction making it the sector you should avoid, especially for Gua 1 people. In addition it can cause accidents, mishaps and impediments to progress. To reduce this ill effect you can hang a wind chime or place a lot of metal objects in this sector. Avoid any renovation in this sector.
	South: Star #7 represents waning energy in the current period and hence shows its bad side of robbery, arguments and loss of money. If you can't avoid this sector at least use a positive direction to face in office or sleep at home.
	Southeast: Star #2 like #5 indicates bad health… especially stomach related problems. Women should especially avoid this sector.

You can "tap" into a particular direction by sleeping with your head in that direction. If your bedroom is located in a particular sector of the house, you will get their effect of that direction. Also check out the direction of your main door and stove. Using the 5-element theory, these directional Qis can be further enhanced or suppressed to help the residents of the house. During professional Feng Shui audits, an energy blue print of your house is made and the influence of Annual, Monthly & Daily stars on it is analysed.

This article is a very basic description of the effects of change in environmental Qi and how you can benefit from it. For checking out monthly changes in environmental Qi refer to "Monthly Analysis" on my website.

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