Flying Star Annual Center Star Calculator
Calculates the annual central flying star number for a given year as a starting point for constructing the yearly Flying Star Feng Shui chart.
What is Flying Star Feng Shui?
Flying Star Feng Shui (also known as Xuan Kong Fei Xing) is one of the most advanced and precise forms of Feng Shui analysis. It uses a system of nine stars that "fly" or move through a 3×3 grid (called the Luo Shu square) to determine the energy patterns of a space or time period.
Each year, month, day, and hour has its own unique Flying Star chart. The Annual Center Staris the key number that sits in the center of the annual chart - it's the starting point that determines how all the other stars are distributed throughout the year.
The Nine Stars
Flying Star uses nine stars numbered 1 through 9, each representing different types of energy (wealth, health, relationships, career, etc.). These stars move in a specific pattern based on the Luo Shu sequence.
The Luo Shu Square
The Luo Shu is a 3×3 magic square where numbers 1-9 are arranged so that each row, column, and diagonal sums to 15. This ancient pattern forms the foundation of Flying Star calculations.
Fun Fact
The Annual Center Star is calculated using the year's digits and the 9-period system. It cycles through numbers 1-9, creating different energy patterns each year that influence everything from personal luck to global events.
Understanding the Annual Center Star
The Annual Center Star is the most important number in the yearly Flying Star chart. Here's what makes it special:
The Starting Point
The center star number determines how all other stars (1-9) are distributed in the 3×3 grid for that year. Once you know the center star, you can map out the complete annual chart.
Calculation Method
The center star is calculated by summing the year's digits, reducing to a single digit if needed, then applying the formula: 11 - S (with special adjustments for values 10 and 11). This follows the traditional 9-period derivation rule.
Annual Changes
Each year has a different center star, creating unique energy patterns. For example, 2024 might have center star 4, while 2025 could have center star 5. These changes affect the overall Feng Shui energy for that year.
Practical Applications
Once you know the annual center star, you can use it to: determine favorable directions for the year, plan important activities, understand general energy trends, and create annual Feng Shui adjustments for your home or office.
How Can You Use This?
- Discover the annual center star for any year (past, present, or future)
- Use it as the foundation to construct the complete annual Flying Star chart
- Plan important life events based on favorable annual energy patterns
- Understand the overall energy trends for a specific year
- Apply Flying Star principles to your home or office Feng Shui for the year