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2026 Nine Palaces Flying Stars Chart — Auspicious and Inauspicious Directions

In 2026 Bingwu year, White 1 Greedy Wolf Star enters the center palace. Nine stars fly to eight directions, each with fortune or misfortune. Detailed analysis of four auspicious directions — East (White 8, Direct Wealth), North (White 6, Indirect Wealth), Northeast (Green 4, Scholarly Success), Southeast (Purple 9, Joy) — and four inauspicious directions — South (Yellow 5, Great Misfortune), Northwest (Black 2, Illness), West (Green 3, Conflict), Southwest (Red 7, Financial Loss) — plus center palace White 1 romance and networking position.

2026 Nine Palaces Flying Stars Chart — Directional Fortune and Misfortune Guide

2026 White 1 Enters Center — Nine Stars Deploy. Which Direction to Activate, Which to Avoid

After Spring Begins each year, the nine flying stars redistribute across the nine directions according to that year's center-palace star. This is the 'Annual Flying Star Chart' — your home's feng shui blueprint for the entire year ahead. 2026 is the Bingwu year. Year-star calculation: 2+0+2+6=10, reduce: 1+0=1, 11-1=10, reduce: 1+0=1. White 1 Greedy Wolf Star enters the center palace. White 1 belongs to Water — Water governs wisdom, romance, and social connections. The annual tone for 2026 — a year driven by wisdom and relationships. But White 1 in the center does not mean all eight directions are auspicious. Each of the nine stars governs something different — auspicious star directions need activation, inauspicious ones need mitigation. You don't need to remodel your entire house — just make targeted adjustments in the relevant directions. This guide breaks down the complete 2026 Nine Palaces Flying Stars chart — which direction is the wealth position, which is the illness position, which to avoid for renovation and noise. Take your floor plan, mark the eight directions, match against the flying stars — your 2026 home feng shui offense-and-defense strategy appears.

2026 Flying Stars Quick Reference — Four Auspicious Directions: East (White 8 Left Assistant Star — Direct Wealth, the year's strongest wealth star, needs light and movement), North (White 6 Martial Arts Star — Indirect Wealth + Authority, boosts promotion and side income), Northeast (Green 4 Literary Star — Scholarly position, aids exams and creativity), Southeast (Purple 9 Right Assistant Star — Joy position, aids marriage, childbirth, and relationships). Four Inauspicious Directions: South (Yellow 5 Integrity Star — Extreme Misfortune — the one direction to absolutely avoid renovation, drilling, or hammering; keep quiet), Northwest (Black 2 Giant Gate Star — Illness position — avoid red, heat-generating appliances, and renovation), West (Green 3 Existence Star — Conflict and litigation — avoid green plants and large areas of blue), Southwest (Red 7 Destruction Star — Financial loss and theft — avoid metal ornaments and sharp objects). Center Palace White 1 Greedy Wolf Star (Romance and networking — keep the central area clean and bright).

I. 2026 Nine Palaces Flying Stars Full Chart — White 1 in Center, Nine Stars in Position

After Spring Begins (February 4) 2026, the annual flying star chart officially shifts to the White 1 Water Star in center palace pattern. White 1 occupies the center; the other eight stars follow the Luoshu trajectory to their positions. Full distribution — Center: White 1 Greedy Wolf Star (Water, auspicious). East: White 8 Left Assistant Star (Earth, highly auspicious). North: White 6 Martial Arts Star (Metal, auspicious). Northeast: Green 4 Literary Star (Wood, auspicious). Southeast: Purple 9 Right Assistant Star (Fire, auspicious). South: Yellow 5 Integrity Star (Earth, extremely inauspicious). Northwest: Black 2 Giant Gate Star (Earth, inauspicious). West: Green 3 Existence Star (Wood, inauspicious). Southwest: Red 7 Destruction Star (Metal, inauspicious). The nature of each star must be read together with its trigram position — the Five Element interaction between star and palace creates amplified effects. East White 8 — White 8 is Earth, East is Wood (Zhen trigram). Wood overcomes Earth — the wealth star is suppressed by its palace; 2026 direct wealth is strong but needs activation to reach full power. South Yellow 5 — Yellow 5 is Earth, South is Fire (Li trigram). Fire generates Earth — the inauspicious star gets nourished. South in 2026 is the worst of the worst; Yellow 5's force is doubled by Li Fire and requires priority mitigation. Northeast Green 4 — Green 4 is Wood, Northeast is Earth (Gen trigram). Wood overcomes Earth — the scholarly star is suppressing its palace, meaning 2026 academic and exam fortune requires active cultivation to yield results; it won't arrive automatically. These star-palace birth-and-overcoming relationships are the key to understanding each direction's real influence — don't just look at the star's nature, also check whether the palace helps or hinders it. After reviewing the full chart you'll see — the four directions most worth your effort in 2026 are East (activate wealth), North (activate authority), South (dissolve sha), Northwest (dissolve illness). Handle these four well and your 2026 feng shui foundation is solid.

II. Activating the Four Auspicious Directions — East Wealth, North Authority, Northeast Scholarly, Southeast Joy

Each of 2026's four auspicious directions has its own activation method, ranked by importance. Number One: East White 8 Direct Wealth Position. White 8 Left Assistant Star is the premier wealth star among the nine — governing direct wealth, property, and savings. The East direction in 2026 is the single most worthwhile investment. Activation: Keep the East bright and 'moving' — open curtains during the day for sunlight (natural light is best), keep lights on at night for adequate brightness. Place red or purple decorations in the East (Fire generates Earth — White 8 is Earth, the Fire element activates Earth's power). Specific actions: Place a small always-on lamp in the East (red lampshade is better), a red rug or wall hanging, or a ceramic wealth pot. If conditions allow, place an aquarium or water feature in the East (moving water activates wealth — but the water must stay clean; stagnant water does not attract wealth, it attracts yin). East must not accumulate clutter — clutter suppresses the wealth star; the messier, the more wealth disperses. Number Two: North White 6 Indirect Wealth + Authority Position. White 6 Martial Arts Star governs indirect wealth (side business, investments, windfall income), power, and career promotion. Activation: Place metal objects in the North — brass items, metal clocks, metal ornaments (White 6 is Metal; Metal-Metal harmony strengthens its force). Yellow or gold decorations also help (Earth generates Metal). If the North happens to be your study or home office — working in this direction in 2026 yields twice the results. Place a small metal ruyi scepter or metal scholarly tower in the North — activates both indirect wealth and authority. Number Three: Northeast Green 4 Scholarly Position. Green 4 Literary Star governs academics, exams, creativity, and planning. Activation: Place green plants in the Northeast (Green 4 is Wood; wood-element items directly activate scholarly energy) — lucky bamboo (four stalks are best; four = scholarly number), asparagus fern, ivy. Set a desk or bookshelf in the Northeast — if your or your child's room has a Northeast area, placing the desk there in 2026 maximizes study efficiency. Place a scholarly tower or calligraphy brush rack in the Northeast — traditional scholarly feng shui items still work today. Do not place metal objects in the Northeast (Metal overcomes Wood, weakening scholarly star power). Number Four: Southeast Purple 9 Joy Position. Purple 9 Right Assistant Star governs joyous events — marriage, childbirth, promotion, windfalls. Activation: Place red or purple decorations in the Southeast (Purple 9 is Fire; red directly activates it). Place a pair of ceramic or crystal ornaments (paired imagery — mandarin ducks, qilin, He-He immortals, etc.) to activate joyous events. Keep the Southeast clean and bright — no clutter in this direction. If you have marriage plans — keep a red desk lamp lit in the Southeast in 2026. If hoping for children — place a pomegranate ornament in the Southeast (pomegranate's many seeds symbolize offspring in traditional feng shui). Note: Southeast Purple 9 + East White 8 — if these two directions can be linked (e.g., your living room's Southeast and East are on the same movement path and both activated), 2026 wealth + joy form a compounding effect — 'fortune arrives with celebration.'

III. Mitigating the Four Inauspicious Directions — South Yellow 5, Northwest Black 2, West Green 3, Southwest Red 7

2026's four inauspicious directions require dedicated handling every year — it's not 'something might go wrong,' it's 'if you don't mitigate, something definitely will.' Mitigate in order of severity. Number One: South Yellow 5 Extreme Misfortune Position. Yellow 5 Integrity Star is the most inauspicious of the nine — governing disasters, accidents, serious illness, and major financial loss. In 2026, South receives Li Fire's nourishment (Fire generates Earth — Yellow 5 is Earth), doubling its inauspicious force. Mitigation is the year's top feng shui priority. South mitigation plan: Yellow 5 is Earth — only Metal can drain it (Earth generates Metal — use metal elements to 'drain' Yellow 5's inauspicious force outward, rather than blocking it head-on). Place metal objects in the South — brass clock, copper coins, six-emperor coins, metal wind chimes (must be metal material, not wood). A brass clock is the most effective Yellow 5 mitigator — the clock's daily ticking continuously drains Yellow 5's qi. South strictly forbids renovation, drilling, or hammering all year — any vibration activates Yellow 5's inauspicious force. If South happens to be your front door, bedroom, or kitchen — Yellow 5's inauspiciousness directly affects the whole family. Beyond metal mitigators, keep the South quiet year-round — no TV, sound system, washing machine, or other noise- and vibration-producing appliances in this direction. No red items in South (Fire generates Earth — red activates Yellow 5). No yellow or brown items (Earth-Earth harmony also activates). Number Two: Northwest Black 2 Illness Position. Black 2 Giant Gate Star governs illness — especially chronic conditions and gynecological issues. Northwest in the trigrams is Qian — governing the male head of household, head, and respiratory system. Black 2 flying to Northwest — in 2026, the male head of household's health needs focused attention. Mitigation: Black 2 is Earth — again use Metal to drain. Place metal objects in the Northwest — brass gourd (gourd in feng shui represents health and longevity; brass material simultaneously drains Black 2's Earth qi). Keep the Northwest ventilated and dry — Black 2 favors damp darkness; a dry, airy environment weakens its force. No clutter in the Northwest — accumulated dust breeds bacteria, compounding Black 2's illness qi. No red items in Northwest, no heat-generating appliances (radiator, electric blanket, computer tower — heat = Fire, Fire generates Earth and activates Black 2). Number Three: West Green 3 Conflict Position. Green 3 Existence Star governs gossip, disputes, litigation, and theft. West in the trigrams is Dui — governing speech and young women. Green 3 flying to Dui — doubled conflict. Mitigation: Green 3 is Wood — use Fire to drain (Wood generates Fire — 'burn' conflict energy away, transforming it into passion and drive). Place red decorations or a red lamp in the West (Fire drains Wood qi). No green plants in West (Wood-Wood harmony activates Green 3). No large areas of black or blue (Water generates Wood, also activating). If West is your workspace — working in this direction in 2026 makes you vulnerable to office politics and interpersonal friction. Place a small red desk lamp or red pen holder beside your desk to mitigate. Number Four: Southwest Red 7 Financial Loss Position. Red 7 Destruction Star governs financial loss, theft, gossip, and surgery. Southwest in the trigrams is Kun — governing the female head of household and the digestive system. Red 7 flying to Kun — in 2026, the female head of household should pay attention to financial safety and physical health. Mitigation: Red 7 is Metal — use Water to drain (Metal generates Water — let financial-loss energy 'flow' away). Place an aquarium or water feature in the Southwest (moving water drains Metal qi). Place black or blue decorations (water element). No metal ornaments in the Southwest (Metal-Metal harmony activates Red 7). No valuables in the Southwest — jewelry, cash, important documents should not be stored in cabinets in the Southwest direction (Red 7 governs theft — not literal theft, but assets in this direction tend to 'quietly drain away'). After implementing annual flying star mitigations, observe for one month — check whether the whole family shows corresponding improvement. Yellow 5 mitigated properly — accidents and minor injuries decrease. Black 2 mitigated — chronic symptoms ease. Green 3 mitigated — arguments and misunderstandings lessen. Red 7 mitigated — compare monthly expenses: are they more reasonable than the previous month?

IV. Center Palace White 1 Romance Position — 2026's Core Driver for a 'Relationship Year'

In 2026, White 1 Greedy Wolf Star enters the center palace — this is the entire year's feng shui 'engine.' White 1 belongs to Water, governing wisdom, romance, social connections, and indirect wealth. The center palace refers to the physical center area of a home — not necessarily the geometric center, but the 'core activity zone' you feel when walking through your home — typically the living room center, dining area, or hallway intersection. Center palace activation: Keep the central area clean and bright — remove clutter, ensure adequate light. Place water-element items in the center — a small aquarium, flowing water ornament, or blue/black decorations (White 1 is Water; water-element items directly activate center palace power). No clutter in the center — clutter suppressing the center = suppressing the entire year's luck baseline. No large earth-element objects in the center (large ceramic vat, stone sculpture — Earth overcomes Water, weakening White 1). Center palace romance effect — singles: place pink crystal or pink fresh flowers in the center (Water + pink = activate romance), helpful for meeting the right person in 2026. Married couples: do not place romance items in the center — use blue crystal or a round aquarium instead (round = completeness; for married couples, activation targets relationship stability and family harmony, not new romance). Center palace wisdom effect — if you need to make major decisions in 2026 (job change, starting a business, investment, school selection), sit in the living room center area and think it through — White 1's wisdom energy directly enhances cognitive activity in the center palace direction this year. Center palace networking effect — those in sales, business development, or public relations: after activating the center palace in 2026, client relationships, partnerships, and superior-subordinate dynamics all improve. Place a glass of clean water in the center — replace daily (each morning, set a fresh glass of water on the living room coffee table center; pour it out at night). This operation is extremely simple but genuinely effective — clean water in the center continuously radiates White 1 Water Star's dynamic, agile qi. The entire 2026 feng shui strategy can be summarized in eight words — 'Activate four auspicious, mitigate four inauspicious.' Activate East (wealth), North (authority), Northeast (scholarly success), Southeast (joy). Mitigate South (Yellow 5), Northwest (Black 2), West (Green 3), Southwest (Red 7). Keep the center palace clean and bright — let White 1's wisdom and relationship qi radiate throughout the home. Before each Spring Begins, do one full-house flying star adjustment — this is the highest-return feng shui investment.

Multi-Dimensional Analysis

Career & Wealth

The 2026 flying stars' career impact is a 'dual engine' — North White 6 Martial Arts Star governs power and promotion; Northeast Green 4 Literary Star governs planning and creativity. After activating the North — salaried workers see significantly higher promotion probability in 2026, managers gain stronger team authority, business owners see more indirect wealth channels (side income and windfalls). After activating the Northeast — those in planning, design, writing, programming, and other mental work enjoy abundant inspiration and higher efficiency. Link the two directions — if North and Northeast can be activated along the same movement path in your home (e.g., North holds a metal scholarly tower, Northeast holds a green-plant desk — the two energies converge in a hallway or living room), 2026 becomes a year of dual-high 'power + intelligence.' West Green 3 Conflict position requires caution — if West is your workspace, maintain a low profile at work in 2026; avoid office gossip and factional politics. If South Yellow 5 is your company office direction — it affects the entire team and department's fortune; mitigation follows the home version (place a brass clock or metal ornament on the desk). After activating East White 8 wealth position — direct wealth improvement concentrates in the second half of 2026 (White 8 is Earth; Earth is steady and slow — wealth doesn't come fast but comes stable).

Love & Relationship

2026 romance and relationship luck is governed by two stars — Center White 1 (governing romance and social connections) and Southeast Purple 9 (governing joyous events and marriage). After activating the center — singles see increased social activity and a higher probability of meeting interesting people. But White 1 romance is 'Water romance' — comes fast, goes fast. If you meet someone and want stability — start from the Southeast Purple 9 joy position: place paired ornaments in the Southeast (a pair of ceramic mandarin ducks or crystal swans), using Purple 9's 'joyous event' energy to anchor White 1's 'flowing romance.' Married couples — no pink or romance items in the center (avoid unwanted romantic entanglements); use blue crystal or a round aquarium instead — activating 'relationship stability' not 'new romance.' If Northwest Black 2 illness position happens to be the master bedroom — in 2026, both spouses should watch for health issues affecting the relationship; when the body is unwell, emotions also lose control, turning small friction into big fights. For a Northwest master bedroom: place a brass gourd on the nightstand to dissolve Black 2. If Southwest Red 7 destruction position is the master bedroom — married couples in 2026 should watch for financial conflicts (money issues are the easiest trigger for relationship crises); prepare a household budget in advance — avoid making big financial decisions mid-year on impulse. If West Green 3 is a secondary bedroom or children's room — family members staying there in 2026 tend toward irritability, prone to verbal friction with partners or family — mitigate with a small red desk lamp.

Personality

The 2026 flying stars' influence on personality works subtly — spending time daily in rooms in different directions, that direction's flying star energy slowly permeates your behavioral patterns. Those who spend more time in the center palace (living room center) — in 2026, thinking becomes sharper, social willingness increases, curiosity about new things grows. Those active in the East White 8 wealth position (e.g., study or workspace in the East) — in 2026, behavior tends toward pragmatism, careful calculation, and improved investment judgment. Those spending extended time in South Yellow 5 (e.g., bedroom or sofa area in South without mitigation) — in 2026, emotions become irritable, actions impulsive, decisions rash, and health tends to deteriorate. Yellow 5's negative impact on a person is comprehensive — it affects not just the body but the entire internal-to-external state trending downward. Those staying long in Northwest Black 2 — become prone to worry, overthinking, negativity, and pessimism. Those in West Green 3 — become more talkative but also more prone to stirring up trouble. The flying stars' personality influence is reversible — after proper mitigation, within one month, the corresponding personality deviation begins to correct. If a child's room is in an inauspicious star direction — prioritize mitigation; a child's character is still forming, and flying star energy's positive or negative impact is greater on children than on adults.

Health

2026 flying stars' health impact priority directions — South Yellow 5 (the year's most inauspicious illness direction), Northwest Black 2 (chronic illness and respiratory system), Southwest Red 7 (surgery and accidental injury). South Yellow 5: if it falls on a bedroom, living room sofa area, or kitchen — highest health risk for the year. Beyond mitigation — those in the South direction in 2026 should reduce late nights, reduce intense exercise (especially if South is the bedroom — no high-intensity workouts before bed), get regular checkups (especially heart, blood pressure, eyes — the South Li trigram corresponds to these areas). Northwest Black 2: those in the Northwest direction (especially the male head of household) in 2026 should pay attention to respiratory health — get the flu vaccine early in autumn-winter, wear a mask on smoggy days, use an air purifier indoors. If Northwest has a humidifier or aquarium — moisture + Black 2 = doubled illness qi; switch to a brass gourd to drain Black 2. Southwest Red 7: if Southwest holds knives, scissors, or sharp objects — those in that direction in 2026 face increased surgery risk. Put sharp items away; replace with black obsidian or deep blue ornaments (Water drains Metal). North White 6 is auspicious — but North in the trigrams is Kan, corresponding to kidneys and urinary system; in 2026, White 6 Metal flies to North Water territory (Metal generates Water), Water qi becomes excessive — pay attention to kidney and lower back care; drink less ice water, keep warm. Flying star health management gets one annual adjustment — after Spring Begins, rearrange according to the flying star chart. Those with underlying health conditions — sleep in auspicious directions (East, North, Northeast, Southeast), avoid sleeping in inauspicious directions (South, Northwest, West, Southwest).

Classical Foundations

Practical Implementation

  • 2026 Flying Star Chart: 30-Minute Action Plan — From Fortune Assessment to Directional Setup: Preparation: phone compass, a sheet of paper, a pen. Steps: ① Stand in the living room center, use the phone compass to measure the eight directions. Draw a nine-palace grid on paper — label the eight directions according to the compass. ② Reference this article's 2026 flying star chart — fill White 1 through Purple 9 into your paper nine-palace grid. ③ Walk through all eight directions of your home with this paper — glance at each direction's corresponding room: for auspicious directions, confirm activation items are in place (East = red + lamp, North = metal, Northeast = green plants, Southeast = red + paired ornaments). For inauspicious directions, confirm mitigation items are in place (South = brass clock or copper coins, Northwest = brass gourd, West = red desk lamp, Southwest = black or blue decorations). ④ Center palace (living room center) — clear clutter, place a glass of clean water or a blue ornament. ⑤ For the four inauspicious directions, check banned items: South must have no red, no yellow, no heat-generating appliances. Northwest must have no red, no humidifier. West must have no green plants, no black or blue. Southwest must have no metal ornaments, no sharp objects, no valuables. ⑥ After setup, photograph each direction — compare results after one month. The whole process takes under 30 minutes. Total cost: one brass clock ($5) + one brass gourd ($3) + one red desk lamp ($8) + one potted plant ($12) + one blue decoration ($3) = $31. Spend $31 and one hour — manage one year of feng shui.
  • Office Flying Stars Application — 2026 Workstation Micro-Adjustments: For company offices, flying star directions are based on the entire floor or your area's orientation — use your phone compass at your own workstation to measure direction. If your desk is in the East (White 8 wealth position) — extremely lucky. In 2026, place a red pen holder or red folder on your desk (Fire generates Earth to activate the wealth star), keep your desktop clean. If your desk is in the North (White 6 authority position) — place metal stationery or a small metal ornament (brass business card holder, metal desk clock); in 2026, your promotion probability exceeds that of same-level colleagues. If your desk is in the Northeast (Green 4 scholarly position) — place a small green plant (succulent or small asparagus fern); creative and planning work efficiency increases. If your desk is in the South (Yellow 5 position) — if you can't move your desk, place a small metal desk clock or metal pen holder (brass material) on your desk; no red items; keep the desktop minimalist. If your desk is in the Northwest (Black 2 position) — place a small brass gourd in your drawer (inconspicuous, won't draw colleague questions); no heat-generating items on the desk (space heater, heated charging pad). If your desk is in the West (Green 3 position) — place a red desk lamp or red decoration; in 2026, minimize participation in office gossip. If your desk is in the Southwest (Red 7 position) — place a piece of black obsidian or blue crystal in your drawer; no valuables on the desktop. If your desk is near the center palace (e.g., central area of an open-plan office) — in 2026, your social connections are excellent, you're easily noticed by leadership, and your meeting contributions are readily adopted. Keep a glass of clean water on your desk (change daily) — simple and effective.

Common Questions

Q:Are flying star directions calculated from the house center or from each room's center? I've placed wealth-activation items in the living room East — do I also need to place them in the bedroom East?

A:

Use the whole-house center as the reference — stand at the house's physical center (typically near the intersection of the living room and hallway) and measure the eight directions with a compass; these are the 'whole-house flying star directions.' If you've placed wealth-activation items in the living room East — the whole-house East wealth position is already activated. The bedroom East does not require a duplicate setup. However, if the bedroom itself is located in the whole-house East direction — then the bedroom sits within the White 8 wealth star energy field; adding a small red decoration in the bedroom's East area (e.g., a red desk lamp or red ornament on the nightstand) can further amplify the wealth star's effect on 'rest and recovery.' If a room doesn't contain any key flying star direction — no special flying star arrangement is needed. Core principle: flying stars are a 'plane' concept, not a 'point' concept — all spaces covered by a direction are affected; prioritize the room in that direction where people spend the most time.

Q:The Yellow 5 position is exactly my front door — unavoidable, I go through it daily. Mitigation calls for a brass clock — but should it hang on the inside or outside of the door?

A:

Yellow 5 at the front door — hang the mitigator on the inside upper part of the door (top of the door frame or on the inner wall above the door). Reason for hanging the brass clock on the inside: as you pass through the door, the brass clock above your head continuously drains Yellow 5's qi — the first layer of protection when entering from outside. Additionally, place six copper coins (six-emperor coins) under the doormat on the outside — double protection. Do not hang a brass clock outside the door (weather damage, and a clock visible on the front door from the street — a bit odd). Also: with Yellow 5 at the front door — in 2026, do not place a red doormat (use gray or black instead), do not pile clutter or shoes inside or outside the door (keep the qi mouth unobstructed), do not place heat-generating objects near the door (radiator, space heater). With the front door Yellow 5 properly mitigated — you can enter and exit normally; no need to detour or reduce going out — the mitigator's purpose is to let you live normally, unaffected by the flying stars.

Q:Do flying star mitigators need repositioning every year? Last year's brass clock, brass gourd, red desk lamp — move everything to new positions this year or buy new ones?

A:

After each Spring Begins, rearrange according to that year's flying star chart. The mitigators themselves don't need replacing — move the brass clock from last year's position (e.g., last year Yellow 5 was in the Northwest) to this year's Yellow 5 position (South). Move the brass gourd from last year's Black 2 position to this year's Black 2 position (Northwest). Move the red desk lamp from last year's Green 3 position to this year's Green 3 position (West). Last year's activation items in auspicious directions (green plants, metal ornaments, red decorations) also get repositioned according to the new year's flying star chart. Cleaning and purification: before moving — wash mitigators with clean water (especially brass clocks and gourds; a year's accumulated dust affects their effectiveness). Dry and place in the new position. For brass clocks and gourds — soak in salt water for half an hour annually, then rinse (salt = purification), then dry and hang. Red desk lamp — replace the bulb (after a year's use, bulb brightness fades — new bulb = new energy). Green plants — if thriving, keep using; change the pot (old pot holds a year of stale qi). Total maintenance cost: essentially zero — just spend one hour after each Spring Begins rearranging positions.

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