Entering May of the Bing Wu Horse Year of 2026, the solar term has entered "Start of Summer," corresponding to the Ganzhi "Ding Si Month." This month, the fire element is strong, with both the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch being fire, creating an extremely hot energy field. Under this energy field, our emotions are prone to fluctuations, and we are prone to acting impulsively. Therefore, it is especially important to use Feng Shui layout to harmonize Yin and Yang and seek good fortune and avoid misfortune. Destiny Palace is here to provide you with a detailed interpretation of the auspicious and inauspicious directions of the Nine Palaces Flying Stars in this month, and provide lucky suggestions to help you spend this month smoothly and safely.
Detailed Explanation of the Nine Palaces Flying Stars in May 2026
In 2026, the annual star is the Seven Red Broken Army Star entering the central palace, and the monthly star for May is the Two Black Giant Gate Star entering the central palace. The Nine Palaces Flying Stars shift according to the changes of the annual and monthly cycles, which directly affects the magnetic field of the home and office environment. The following is an analysis of the auspicious and inauspicious aspects of each direction and layout suggestions for this month.
Central Palace: Sickness Position (Annual Star Seven Red, Monthly Star Two Black)
Auspicious and Inauspicious Analysis: This month, the Two Black Sickness Star flies to the central palace, meeting the annual star Seven Red Dui Metal. Earth generates Metal, although there is a relationship of mutual generation, both the Two Black and Seven Red are ominous stars. Two Black is in charge of diseases and injuries, and Seven Red is in charge of quarrels and wealth loss. This combination predicts that family members, especially the mistress of the house, are prone to health problems, and special attention should be paid to the stomach, respiratory system, and gynecological diseases. At the same time, it is also easy to have disputes and injuries caused by metal weapons.
Layout Suggestions: The central palace (i.e., the center of the house) must be kept clean, tidy, and well-ventilated. Avoid piling up debris, especially red and yellow items. You can place a copper gourd or a string of six emperor coins here to drain the earth with metal and resolve the ominous nature of the Two Black Sickness Star.
East: Celebration Position (Annual Star Five Yellow, Monthly Star Nine Purple)
Auspicious and Inauspicious Analysis: This month, the Nine Purple Right弼 Star flies to the east. The Nine Purple Star is a first-class celebration star, in charge of marriage, popularity, adding children, and happy events. However, the annual star is the Five Yellow Great Evil, and fire generating earth will exacerbate the ominous nature of the Five Yellow. This direction is half auspicious and half inauspicious. If the layout is appropriate, it can boost happy events; if the layout is inappropriate, it may cause cardiovascular, eye diseases, or accidents such as fires.
Layout Suggestions: This direction should not be disturbed or placed with fire-related items such as red and purple. It is recommended to place metal Feng Shui ornaments, such as copper unicorns, using the principle of "earth generates metal, metal generates water" to pass through and resolve the evil spirits, which can not only resolve the Five Yellow, but also boost the auspicious energy of the Nine Purple. Those who want to boost their marriage luck can place water-fed fresh flowers here.
Southeast: Literary and Peach Blossom Position (Annual Star Six White, Monthly Star One White)
Auspicious and Inauspicious Analysis: The One White Greedy Wolf Star flies to the southeast, which is the official star, peach blossom star, and is in charge of career, popularity, and fame. Meeting the annual star Six White Wuqu Metal Star forms an auspicious pattern of "metal and water generating each other." This direction is very beneficial for career advancement, academic progress, and harmonious interpersonal relationships, and is especially beneficial for those engaged in clerical, creative, or sales positions.
Layout Suggestions: To boost this direction, you can place a Wenchang Tower or four water-fed lucky bamboo, which will help improve learning and work efficiency. For single people, you can place pink crystals to enhance peach blossom luck. Keeping this area bright and clean can better exert its positive energy.
South: Sickness Position (Annual Star Two Black, Monthly Star Six White)
Auspicious and Inauspicious Analysis: The Six White Wuqu Star flies to the south, which is originally an auspicious star, in charge of power, status, and windfall. However, the annual star is the Two Black Sickness Star, forming a combination of "earth generating metal." Although it can resolve some of the ominous nature of the sickness star, it is still necessary to pay attention to the health of the elders in the family, especially the mother, who is prone to problems with the head and bones. At the same time, the Tai Sui position in 2026 is in the south, and this direction should be quiet rather than active.
Layout Suggestions: Because it is the Tai Sui position, this direction is strictly forbidden to move earth or renovate. It is not suitable to place furniture such as sofas and beds that are often sat and lie on. You can place a pair of copper Pixiu or Jin Chan, facing the door or window, which can not only resolve evil spirits, but also attract windfall.
Southwest: Direct Wealth Position (Annual Star Four Green, Monthly Star Eight White)
Auspicious and Inauspicious Analysis: The Eight White Left Auxiliary Star flies to the southwest, which is the current direct wealth star, in charge of wealth, promotion, and property. Meeting the annual star Four Green Wenqu Star forms a situation of "wood restrains earth," which will affect the stability of wealth to a certain extent. But overall, this direction is still the most prosperous wealth position this month.
Layout Suggestions: To boost wealth, you can place ceramic cornucopias, yellow crystal balls, or lucky cats and other auspicious objects in this direction. Keep this area well-lit, clean and tidy, and avoid piling up debris. You can also set up a desk or safe in this position.
Key Points
The core of Feng Shui layout is to "seek good fortune and avoid misfortune." First, resolve the negative impact of the ominous stars (such as Five Yellow and Two Black), and then boost the positive energy of the auspicious stars (such as Eight White, Nine Purple, and One White). Do not put the cart before the horse.
West: Literary and Peach Blossom Position (Annual Star Nine Purple, Monthly Star Four Green)
Auspicious and Inauspicious Analysis: The Four Green Wenqu Star flies to the west, which is in charge of Wenchang, academics, career, and peach blossoms. Meeting the annual star Nine Purple Fire Star forms an image of "wood and fire illuminating each other," which is very beneficial for scientific fame, exams, and creation. It is extremely beneficial for families with students or those engaged in culture, education, and design industries. At the same time, it can also boost popularity and opposite-sex relationships.
Layout Suggestions: You can place a desk, desk, and place a Wenchang Tower or four writing brushes in this direction. Those who want to enhance their peach blossom luck can place a pair of mandarin duck ornaments or brightly colored flowers. This direction should be kept bright and ventilated.
Northwest: Gossip Position (Annual Star Eight White, Monthly Star Three Green)
Auspicious and Inauspicious Analysis: The Three Green Lu Cun Star flies to the northwest, which is the gossip star, in charge of quarrels, lawsuits, villains, and competition. Although the annual star Eight White Wealth Star arrives here, it is restrained by the Three Green Wood Star, forming a combination of "wood restrains earth," which indicates that it is easy to cause disputes and lawsuits due to money problems this month, or that competition in the career is fierce, and villains are making trouble.
Layout Suggestions: This direction is the direction of the male master of the house, so special attention should be paid to it. Avoid placing green plants. It is advisable to use red or purple items, such as red carpets, Chinese knots, etc., to vent the wood energy with fire, pass through the contradiction of "wood restrains earth," resolve gossip, and stabilize wealth.
North: Wealth Loss Position (Annual Star Three Green, Monthly Star Seven Red)
Auspicious and Inauspicious Analysis: The Seven Red Broken Army Star flies to the north, which is in charge of wealth loss, theft, quarrels, and lawsuits. Meeting the annual star Three Green Gossip Star forms a combat pattern of "metal restrains wood," called "piercing the heart evil," and the ominous nature is doubled. This is the most ominous position for gossip and wealth loss this month, which is easy to cause fierce quarrels, lawsuits, and even physical conflicts, so be sure to take precautions.
Layout Suggestions: This direction is one of the hardest-hit areas of the entire house, and should be quiet rather than active. Avoid placing metal weapons or objects that make noise (such as wind chimes, televisions). The best way to resolve this is to place a cup of still water (Anren water) to vent the metal energy and moisten the wood energy, and reconcile the tense relationship between metal and wood.
Northeast: Five Yellow Great Evil Position (Annual Star One White, Monthly Star Five Yellow)
Auspicious and Inauspicious Analysis: The Five Yellow Lian Zhen Star flies to the northeast, which is the most ominous star among the nine stars, in charge of accidents, bloodshed, disasters, and serious illnesses. Although the annual star One White Water Star arrives here, it forms a pattern of "earth restrains water," which is extremely detrimental to the health and luck of the young men in the family, and special attention should be paid to water risks and kidney and urinary system diseases.
Layout Suggestions: This direction is the most ominous direction this month, and must be given high priority. Strictly prohibit moving earth or renovation, and avoid placing red, yellow items and dynamic items such as televisions and stereos. A string of six emperor coins or copper wind chimes must be hung to use the power of gold to resolve the ominous nature of the Five Yellow Earth. At the same time, a gray or white carpet can be placed at the door.
Summary of Feng Shui Lucky Tips for This Month
- Boost wealth: Focus on the southwest (direct wealth) and southeast (windfall), keep these areas clean and bright, and place corresponding lucky mascots.
- Improve career: Make good use of the Wenchang positions in the southeast and west, and set up a desk or desk here, which will help to clear your mind and get help from nobles.
- Enhance relationships: Singles can arrange in the west and southeast to boost peach blossom luck; married people should pay attention to the gossip position in the northwest to avoid quarrels.
- Protect health: Focus on resolving the evil spirits in the northeast (Five Yellow), the central palace (Two Black) and the south (Two Black + Tai Sui). Keep these places quiet and clean, and use bronzes to resolve evil spirits.
Feng Shui is the energetics of the environment. By adjusting the layout, we can create a more harmonious magnetic field that is more conducive to our own development. I hope that this monthly Feng Shui guide from Destiny Palace can bring you good luck and peace. I wish you all the best in the Ding Si month and full of blessings!