There are four Annual Afflictions that move to different locations every year. In 2023, Year of the Yin Water Rabbit (Xin Mao 辛 卯), three of the four are located in the East and West sectors! Houses that sit or face in either of these directions should not undergo construction or earth work in 2023.

The Tai Sui, or Grand Duke Jupiter, which is determined by the Annual Zodiac Animal (Rabbit), sits in the East. The Sui Po, or Year Breaker/Clash, which is determined by the Zodiac Animal that opposes the Annual Zodiac…in this case the Rooster…is in the West. The San Sha, or Three Killings is also determined by the Annual Zodiac Animal. For the years of the Pig, Rabbit, and Goat/Sheep, the San Sha is centered on the West, but spans from Southwest 3 to Northwest 1 (see the image below)

The fourth annual affliction is determined by the Xuan Kong Flying Stars locations, which places the Wu Wang (5 Yellow Destruction Star) in the Northwest sector. This will overlap into fifteen degrees of the San Sha in 2023.

Because of this overlap of the Afflictions, we will want to be particularly aware of the activation and uses of these areas. For instance, while you can receive the support of the Grand Duke by sitting with your back to the East, you will want to avoid facing that direction, as it is offensive to the Grand Duke. You will also want to avoid spending a great deal of time in these areas, keep them very tidy and quiet, and avoid high-traffic activities or vibrations that can activate these sectors.

For a more personalized chart and further information about how to work with the Afflictions in accordance with your personal and building’s energy patterns, contact me HERE.