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The
Luo-Shu Square
The
Lo Shu Square is a
three by three
grid where nine
numbers are
arranged in such a
way that the three
numbers added
together from any
given lines,
vertical,
horizontal or
diagonal always
give the result
fifteen. This is
the same number of
days required for
a cycle of a new
moon to a full
moon.
Some
of the most
powerful Feng Shui
formulae are
closely related to
the mysterious
secrets of the Luo
Shu Square such as
Xuan Kong and Nine
Star Ki to name
but two. Whichever
formulae are used
in an analysis,
none deviates from
the fundamental
principles and
rules of Feng Shui.
The
Gua numbers (also
known as stars)
within the Luo Shu
have nothing to do
with numerology.
These numbers are
used merely to
interpret the
essence and
elemental
properties of the
different qi and
are associated
with the Eight
root trigrams that
make up the sixty
four hexagrams of
the Yi-Ching. For
instance, #1 White
is named Tan Lang
and its elemental
property is water.
The
Luo Shu Map above
shows the Gua
numbers in their
original positions
(also known as
palaces) within
the map. However,
this is a Later
Heaven Arrangement
and, as such, the
gua numbers do not
stay in one
position in a
permanent state of
stillness. These
numbers move
in a particular
manner expressing
time and movement
on earth.
The
evaluation of
whether or not to
capitalise on the
quality and nature
of a certain
number star
depends greatly on
its timeliness at
a given period in
time and this we
will have to leave
to another article
on Flying
Stars.
The names and elements of the nine stars of the Lo Shu square are:
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The Nine Numbers Of The Lo Shu
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The Trigrams/Palaces
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The Five Elements
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#1
White (Tan
Lang)
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Kan Gua
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North
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Water
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#2
Black (Ju
Men)
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Kun Gua
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Southwest
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Earth
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#3
Jade (Lu
Chun)
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Chen Gua
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East
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Wood
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#4
Green (Wen
Qu)
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Shun Gua
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Southeast
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Wood
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#5
Yellow (Lian
Zhen)
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Central Palace
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Earth
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#6
White (Wu
Qu)
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Chien Gua
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Northwest
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Metal
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#7
Red (Po
Jun)
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Tui Gua
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West
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Metal
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#8
White (Zuo
Fu)
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Gen Gua
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Northeast
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Earth
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#9
Purple
(You Bi)
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Li Gua
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South
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Fire
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