Every year there are Four Annual Afflictions that can create a lot of havoc. These areas are particularly sensitive and shouldn’t be disturbed/activated by construction, digging, loud noise, high activity, or clutter. in the year of the Dragon, the annual afflictions are:

Tai Sui (aka Grand Duke) is located in the SE (specifically, SE1). This is the direction that’s occupied by the Dragon and it’s important to avoid any construction here. If your house sits in this in this direction, you should avoid all construction projects or digging in this area for the entire year. The reverberation of disturbing the energy can be harsh. The Grand Duke can be very supportive if you sit with your back to this direction, but never facing it, which is disrespectful of the Grand Duke.

Sui Po (Year Breaker) is located opposite the Tai Sui in the Northwest (specifically, NW1). Again, this is an area that should not be disturbed or activated. If so, it will have a ripple effect to the Grand Duke.

The San Sha (Three Killings) is centered in the South but actually takes up the space between SE3 and SW1. Keep this area tidy, quiet, and avoid construction. This year there’s an option to use Earth element (stones, crystals, sand, or soil in a bowl) to help calm the energy here.

Wu Wang (Catastrophic Star) is in the West. When disturbed or activated, this catastrophic energy can cause accidents, illness, and catastrophic losses.

Be cautious with the areas in and around the Four Annual Afflictions, since the repercussions from their energy can be very uncomfortable. Trifle with this at your own risk.