Best & Worst House Directions in 2026 (Bing Wu): Groundbreaking, Buying Property, Tai Sui South & Three Killings North
Planning to build a villa, renovate a townhouse, or buy an apartment in 2026 (Year of the Fire Horse — Bính Ngọ)? Because Tai Sui and the #5 Yellow Star lock down Due South while the Three Killings (Tam Sát) and Sui Po lock down Due North, breaking ground on the North–South axis in 2026 is strictly forbidden—while the Southeast (#9), Due East (#8), and Northeast (#4) enjoy peak Period 9 prosperity.
Technical Dossier: 2026 (Bing Wu) House Directions
Executive Summary: Best & Worst House Directions in 2026 Bing Wu (GEO Summary)
- The Top 3 Directions to Build, Renovate & Open in 2026: (1) Southeast (112.5°–142.5°, Mountains Thìn & Tốn): Hosts reigning Period 9 Emperor Star #9 Purple Fire; (2) Due East (67.5°–112.5°, Giáp–Mão–Ất): Hosts primary wealth star #8 White Earth and is 100% clear of annual afflictions; (3) Northeast (37.5°–67.5°, Mountains Cấn & Dần): Hosts academic star #4 Green Wood.
- The Forbidden North–South Construction Axis: In 2026, Due South (157.5°–202.5°) hosts both Grand Duke Tai Sui (Ngọ) and Star #5 Yellow, while Due North (322.5°–37.5°, Hợi–Tý–Sửu) hosts the Three Killings (Tam Sát) and Year Breaker Sui Po (Tý). Strictly avoid groundbreaking or heavy structural demolition on North-facing or South-facing houses in 2026.
- Buying vs. Building Rule: The Tai Sui and Three Killings taboos apply to digging soil and knocking down walls (Động Thổ). Buying a completed, move-in-ready South-facing or North-facing apartment/house in 2026 without structural demolition is completely safe!
- Best Homeowner Ages to Build in 2026: 1957, 1968, 1974, 1977, 1986, 1992, and 2001. Horse (Ngọ) and Rat (Tý) homeowners should use the Mượn Tuổi (Age-Borrowing) protocol.
1. Classical Principle of Thiên Thời – Địa Lợi – Nhân Hòa in 2026 House Orientation
Pick the wrong direction in the wrong year, and the first shovel of earth awakens calamity; align the compass mountain with the annual sky, and prosperity flows before the roof is even tiled. In classical East Asian architecture—codified in the Qing imperial treatise Xie Ji Bian Fang Shu (協紀辨方書) and Xuan Kong Flying Star theory—evaluating whether a house direction is “good or bad” in 2026 (Year of the Yang Fire Horse — Bính Ngọ 丙午, effective February 4, 2026 to February 3, 2027) requires auditing both the Facing Direction (Hướng Nhà — governing incoming wealth and career) and the Sitting Direction (Tọa Sơn — the back of the house, governing health, descendants, and structural safety):
「凡修造動土，先審太歲、三煞、五黃之方。太歲可坐不可向，三煞可向不可坐，五黃正關切忌興工。」 Pinyin: Fán xiūzào dòngtǔ, xiān shěn Tàisuì, Sānshà, Wǔhuáng zhī fāng. Tàisuì kě zuò bùkě xiàng, Sānshà kě xiàng bùkě zuò, Wǔhuáng zhèngguān qièjì xīnggōng.“Whenever breaking ground or renovating a dwelling, first examine the compass palaces of Tai Sui, the Three Killings, and the Five Yellow. One may sit upon Tai Sui’s support but never confront his face; one may face the Three Killings but never sit with one’s spine upon them; and wherever the Five Yellow rules, all heavy construction must cease.”
— Imperial Treatise on Harmonizing Times and Directions (協紀辨方書, Qing Dynasty) & San He Construction Canon
2. Why the North–South Axis Is Strictly Locked in 2026 (Bing Wu)
Look at the 2026 compass map above and notice a striking astronomical alignment: all four of the great annual construction afflictions lock down the North–South axis simultaneously!
- Due South (157.5° – 202.5°, Mountains Bính – Ngọ – Đinh):
• Grand Duke Tai Sui (Thái Tuế): Sits squarely in the central South mountain Ngọ (172.5° – 187.5°).
• Annual Five Yellow Star (#5 Ngũ Hoàng Đại Sát): Flies into the entire 45-degree Due South (Ly) palace! Even though classical San He says “you may sit on Tai Sui if you do not face him,” because Star #5 Yellow occupies the entire South palace in 2026 AND is fueled by South Li Fire, neither Sitting South nor Facing South can break ground in 2026! - Due North (322.5° – 37.5°, Mountains Hợi – Nhâm – Tý – Quý – Sửu):
• Year Breaker Sui Po (Tuế Phá): Directly confronts Tai Sui in central North Tý (352.5° – 7.5°).
• Three Killings (Tam Sát): Because 2026 (Ngọ) belongs to the Dần – Ngọ – Tuất Fire Trinity, the opposing Water arc of Hợi (NW3: 322.5°–337.5°), Tý (N2: 352.5°–7.5°), and Sửu (NE1: 22.5°–37.5°) forms the Three Killings (Kiếp Sát, Tai Sát, Tuế Sát)—plus the intervening mountains Nhâm and Quý are locked into the Northern San Sha zone!
The Bottom-Line Rule for 2026: If your land plot or house is oriented Sitting North / Facing South (Tọa Bắc Hướng Nam) or Sitting South / Facing North (Tọa Nam Hướng Bắc), do NOT dig foundations, demolish walls, or undertake major structural renovation in 2026. Wait until Li Chun on February 4, 2027 (when South opens to the auspicious #4 Academic Star)!
3. The Top 3 Auspicious House Directions in 2026: Southeast, East & Northeast
Which house directions enjoy clear skies, prosperous Period 9 Flying Stars, and complete freedom from Tai Sui and Three Killings in 2026? The Eastern Arc (Southeast, Due East, and Northeast Cấn/Dần) reigns supreme:
- Rank #1 — Facing Southeast / Sitting Northwest (Tọa Tây Bắc Hướng Đông Nam, 112.5° – 157.5°):
• Why It Excels: The Southeast facing palace welcomes the reigning Period 9 Emperor Star #9 Purple Fire (Cửu Tử), creating Mộc Hỏa Thông Minh (Wood feeds Fire) for explosive commercial growth, property appreciation, and family joy.
• Crucial 15° Mountain Precision: Ensure your house’s Sitting mountain in the Northwest is Càn (292.5°–307.5°) or Tuất (307.5°–322.5°) (Facing Tốn or Thìn), and place a Bronze Wu Lou in the back to drain Star #2. Avoid Sitting Hợi / Facing Tỵ (322.5°–337.5°) because Hợi is the first mountain of the Three Killings! - Rank #2 — Facing Due East / Sitting Due West (Tọa Tây Hướng Đông, 67.5° – 112.5°):
• Why It Excels: Completely free of Tai Sui, Sui Po, Three Killings, #5 Yellow, and #2 Black on both the front and back! Welcomes Annual Star #8 White Primary Wealth at the front door across all three sub-mountains (Giáp, Mão, Ất). Just place a red/warm light in the West sitting sector to calm Star #3. - Rank #3 — Facing Northeast (Mountains Cấn & Dần, 37.5° – 67.5°) / Sitting Southwest (Khôn & Thân):
• Why It Excels: Welcomes Annual Star #4 Green Wenchang at the front door—ideal for families with students, civil servants, and knowledge executives. Strict sub-mountain check: build only on Cấn (37.5°–52.5°) or Dần (52.5°–67.5°); strictly avoid Sửu (22.5°–37.5°) which belongs to the Three Killings!
4. Master Audit Table: All 8 Compass Directions & 24 Mountains in 2026
Check the exact compass degree of your house or land plot against this complete 8-direction construction and purchase table for 2026:
| House Facing Direction & Degree | House Sitting Direction (Back) | 2026 Facing & Sitting Stars | 2026 Groundbreaking & Renovation Verdict | Buying a Move-In-Ready Home / Condo in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. SOUTHEAST (112.5° – 157.5°) Thìn · Tốn · Tỵ |
NORTHWEST (292.5° – 337.5°) Tuất · Càn · Hợi |
Facing: #9 Purple Sitting: #2 Black |
★ #1 BEST (Mountains Thìn & Tốn): Superb for building & opening! (Avoid Sitting Hợi 322.5°–337.5°; place Bronze Wu Lou at back). | ★ EXCELLENT: Immediate Period 9 wealth & career momentum upon move-in. |
| 2. DUE EAST (67.5° – 112.5°) Giáp · Mão · Ất |
DUE WEST (247.5° – 292.5°) Canh · Dậu · Tân |
Facing: #8 White Sitting: #3 Jade |
★ #2 BEST (All 3 Mountains): 100% clear of Tai Sui & San Sha! Great for groundbreaking & grand openings. | ★ EXCELLENT: Strong cash flow and property appreciation. |
| 3. NORTHEAST (22.5° – 67.5°) Sửu · Cấn · Dần |
SOUTHWEST (202.5° – 247.5°) Mùi · Khôn · Thân |
Facing: #4 Green Sitting: #7 Red |
★ #3 GOOD (Mountains Cấn & Dần, 37.5°–67.5°): Auspicious! Avoid Sửu (22.5°–37.5° Tuế Sát). | ★ VERY GOOD: Superb for academic success and executive promotion. |
| 4. SOUTHWEST (202.5° – 247.5°) Mùi · Khôn · Thân |
NORTHEAST (22.5° – 67.5°) Sửu · Cấn · Dần |
Facing: #7 Red Sitting: #4 Green |
⚠ MODERATE (Mountains Khôn & Thân, 217.5°–247.5°): Allowed with auspicious date selection. Forbidden on Mùi/Sitting Sửu! | ✔ GOOD: Place still water at SW entrance to drain Star #7. |
| 5. DUE WEST (247.5° – 292.5°) Canh · Dậu · Tân |
DUE EAST (67.5° – 112.5°) Giáp · Mão · Ất |
Facing: #3 Jade Sitting: #8 White |
⚠ MODERATE: Sitting on #8 Wealth is strong, but Facing #3 requires red Fire remedy at the door to prevent legal disputes. | ✔ GOOD: Strong backing stability; add a red doormat at West entry. |
| 6. NORTHWEST (292.5° – 337.5°) Tuất · Càn · Hợi |
SOUTHEAST (112.5° – 157.5°) Thìn · Tốn · Tỵ |
Facing: #2 Black Sitting: #9 Purple |
⚠ CAUTION: Facing #2 Illness + Hợi (Kiếp Sát). Avoid heavy renovation at the NW facade; if building on Tuất/Càn, hang Bronze Wu Lou. | ✔ ACCEPTABLE: Place 6 Bronze Coins under NW doormat before moving in. |
| 7. DUE SOUTH (157.5° – 202.5°) Bính · Ngọ · Đinh |
DUE NORTH (337.5° – 22.5°) Nhâm · Tý · Quý |
Facing: #5 + Thái Tuế Sitting: #6 + Tam Sát |
✖ STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (#1 WORST IN 2026): Confronts Tai Sui + #5 Yellow at the front AND sits on Three Killings + Sui Po at the back! | ✔ SAFE IF ZERO DRILLING: You may buy a finished condo & move in quietly with a Salt Water Cure in South. |
| 8. DUE NORTH (337.5° – 22.5°) Nhâm · Tý · Quý |
DUE SOUTH (157.5° – 202.5°) Bính · Ngọ · Đinh |
Facing: #6 + Tam Sát Sitting: #5 + Thái Tuế |
✖ STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (#2 WORST IN 2026): Sits directly on #5 Yellow + Tai Sui in the South and faces Sui Po + Three Killings in North! | ✔ SAFE IF ZERO DRILLING: Do not knock down walls; place 3 Qilin in North & Bronze Turtle in South. |
5. Crucial Distinction: Groundbreaking (Động Thổ) vs. Buying a Completed Home or Apartment
Every week anxious clients call me saying: “Master, I just found my dream South-facing apartment at a great price, and I am East Group so South is my Sinh Khí direction—is it true I cannot buy a South-facing home in 2026?” Let us clear up this misconception once and for all!
- Groundbreaking & Structural Demolition (Động Thổ / Đập Phá Cải Tạo): Offending Tai Sui, Three Killings, or Star #5 Yellow is triggered by violent physical percussion into the earth and walls—excavating soil, driving foundation piles, jackhammering concrete slabs, or knocking down brick walls. Therefore, you must NOT build a new house or gut-renovate a house on the North–South axis in 2026.
- Buying a Move-In-Ready Apartment or Finished House (Mua Nhà Xây Sẵn / Chung Cư): If the building is already constructed and you are simply signing the deed, moving your furniture in, and painting walls without jackhammering the structure, you CAN safely buy and move into a South-facing or North-facing home in 2026! Simply choose an auspicious Move-In (Nhập Trạch) date, place a Salt Water Cure + Bronze Dragon Turtle in the South foyer, and postpone any heavy remodeling until after February 4, 2027.
6. Matching House Direction (Địa Lợi) with Homeowner Age (Nhân Hòa) in 2026
Once you verify that your land plot sits on an auspicious 2026 direction (such as Southeast, East, or Northeast), check whether the homeowner’s birth year is clear of the Four Age Taboos (Thái Tuế, Tam Tai, Kim Lâu, Hoang Ốc) for 2026 Bing Wu:
- Golden Homeowner Birth Years to Build in 2026 (Đẹp Cả Kim Lâu – Hoang Ốc – Tam Tai): Individuals born in 1957 (Đinh Dậu), 1968 (Mậu Thân), 1974 (Giáp Dần), 1977 (Đinh Tỵ), 1986 (Bính Dần), 1992 (Nhâm Thân), and 2001 (Tân Tỵ) enjoy a clean slate for 2026 groundbreaking.
- Birth Years That Should Use Mượn Tuổi (Age-Borrowing) in 2026: Homeowners born in the Year of the Horse (Ngọ — Trực Thái Tuế: 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002), Year of the Rat (Tý — Xung Thái Tuế: 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996), or the Pig–Rabbit–Goat Trinity (Hợi – Mão – Mùi — Tam Tai in 2025–2027), or those falling into Kim Lâu / Hoang Ốc, should borrow the age of a relative from the Golden Birth Years list above to perform the groundbreaking and roof-beam ceremonies.
7. Emergency Protocol: How to Repair a House in an Afflicted Sector (Thâu Tu & Sun Star)
What if a water pipe bursts or a roof leaks in the South or North sector of your house during 2026 and cannot wait until 2027? Classical Xie Ji Bian Fang Shu provides two emergency protocols:
- The Starting in an Auspicious Sector Technique (Khởi Công Phương Cát): Never strike the first hammer or drill blow directly in the afflicted South or North sector! Instead, on an auspicious date and hour, have the contractor tap the wall three times and begin minor work in a prosperous sector (Due East #8 or Southeast #9) first, then carry that benign momentum continuously into the repair zone.
- Borrowing the Great Sun Star (Thái Dương Đáo Sơn —「太陽照臨，諸煞潛藏」): “Where the Great Sun Star shines, all malignant spirits retreat.” Consult the 24-Mountain solar calendar to pick the exact two-week solar term when the Great Sun Star (Thái Dương) or Lunar Virtue (Nguyệt Đức) visits your sitting/facing mountain, and vacate pregnant women and Horse/Rat family members from the room during the actual drilling hours.
8. Best Directions for Grand Openings, Shop Fronts & Showroom Doors in 2026
For entrepreneurs leasing a new retail shop, restaurant, clinic, or corporate office in 2026:
- #1 Best Commercial Door Directions: Lease premises whose main customer entrance faces Southeast (#9 Purple Fire — ideal for beauty, fashion, F&B, tech, media, and e-commerce) or Due East (#8 White Earth — ideal for finance, real estate, construction, retail, and trading).
- #2 Best Professional / Academy Door Direction: Lease premises facing Northeast (Cấn/Dần — #4 Green Wenchang) for schools, law firms, clinics, and consulting offices.
9. Auspicious Solar Months for Groundbreaking & Move-In During 2026
Match your house direction to the right solar month in 2026 so the Monthly Flying Stars reinforce (rather than clash with) your building:
- For East-Facing & Southeast-Facing Houses: Best groundbreaking and move-in windows are Solar Month 1 (Feb 4 – Mar 5, 2026), Solar Month 4 (May 5 – Jun 5, 2026), Solar Month 8 (Sep 7 – Oct 7, 2026), and Solar Month 10 (Nov 7 – Dec 6, 2026).
- For Northeast-Facing (Cấn/Dần) Houses: Best windows are Solar Month 2 (Mar 6 – Apr 4, 2026), Solar Month 5 (Jun 6 – Jul 6, 2026), and Solar Month 9 (Oct 8 – Nov 6, 2026).
10. Looking Ahead: How House Directions Shift in 2027 (Ding Wei)
If your land plot faces Due South or sits Due North, patience will reward you richly when 2027 arrives:
📅 Strategic Construction Roadmap: 2026 (Bing Wu) vs. 2027 (Ding Wei)
- Build Now in 2026 (Feb 4, 2026 – Feb 3, 2027):
• Green-Light Directions: Houses facing/sitting along the East–West axis (Facing East #8 / Facing West #3), Southeast–Northwest axis (Mountains Thìn/Tốn — Càn/Tuất), and Northeast–Southwest axis (Mountains Cấn/Dần — Khôn/Thân).
• Red-Light Directions (Postpone to 2027): All houses along the North–South axis (Bính–Ngọ–Đinh / Nhâm–Tý–Quý) and the Three Killings sub-mountains Hợi (NW3) and Sửu (NE1). - Wait Until Li Chun Feb 4, 2027 (Ding Wei — Fire Goat Year) If Your Plot Is South-Facing:
• In 2027, Tai Sui shifts to South-Southwest (Mùi, 202.5°–217.5°), Three Killings + #2 Illness shift to Due West (Thân–Dậu–Tuất), and #5 Yellow shifts to Due North—freeing Due South (Bính–Ngọ–Đinh) to host the auspicious #4 Green Academic Star! However, if your plot is East–West, build in 2026 before West falls under the 2027 Three Killings!
11. Three Real-World Field Case Studies & 15-Point 2026 Direction Audit Checklist
Principles mean nothing until tested in real homes and executive offices. Below are three documented field consultations from my practice across Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City where correcting these exact spatial and elemental errors produced measurable shifts in family peace and commercial performance:
Accelerating Groundbreaking for an East-Facing Villa Before the 2027 West Three Killings
Initial Field Audit: Timing an East-Facing / West-Sitting plot. Mr. Viet (born 1974 — Giáp Dần, East Group) owned a prime riverside plot Sitting Due West (Dậu 270°) and Facing Due East (Mão 90°) and wondered whether to build in 2026 or wait until 2027.
Classical Remedy & Outcome: Build in 2026 while East–West is clear & #8 Wealth shines at the gate! I showed him that in 2026 (Bing Wu), his 1974 birth year is 100% free of Kim Lâu, Hoang Ốc, and Tam Tai, while his East-facing gate welcomes Annual Star #8 White Wealth—whereas waiting until 2027 would trap his West sitting wall inside the 2027 Three Killings + Star #2! We broke ground in Solar Month 1 of 2026 with zero obstacles.
Postponing Structural Demolition on a Sitting-North / Facing-South Townhouse in 2026
Initial Field Audit: Planning to gut-renovate a North-South house in 2026. Mr. Hung (born 1984 — Giáp Tý, Rat zodiac) planned to tear down the rear North wall and front South facade of his townhouse (Sitting Tý 0° / Facing Ngọ 180°) in May 2026—which would have simultaneously offended his own Rat–Horse Xung Thái Tuế, dug into South Tai Sui + #5 Yellow, and demolished the North Three Killings + Sui Po spine!
Classical Remedy & Outcome: Move in with cosmetic updates in 2026; schedule structural expansion after Feb 4, 2027. We halted the structural demolition for 2026, performed only a clean cosmetic paint refresh with a Salt Water Cure + Bronze Dragon Turtle in the South and 3 Qilin in the North, and scheduled his rear structural extension for March 2027 when the North–South axis clears.
Buying a Move-In-Ready South-Facing Luxury Condo Safely in 2026
Initial Field Audit: Afraid to buy a finished South-facing apartment. Ms. Lien (born 1991 — Tân Mùi, Ming Gua Ly Fire, East Group) found a completed beachfront apartment with a Due South balcony door at a 15% discount, but hesitated because an online video claimed “nobody can buy a South house in 2026.”
Classical Remedy & Outcome: Distinguish Groundbreaking from Move-In (Nhập Trạch). Because the high-rise condo was 100% finished and required zero drilling or wall demolition, Tai Sui was never disturbed; we selected an auspicious Solar Month 4 Move-In date, started her furniture placement from the Southeast (#9) and East (#8) corners, and placed a discreet Salt Water Cure + 6 Bronze Coins by the South balcony, securing a prized asset safely.
☑ Master Ung Khiem’s 15-Point 2026 House Direction & Groundbreaking Audit Checklist
Audit Your Personal Trigram, 2026–2027 Flying Stars & 3D Home Layout
Want to verify your exact 60 Jiazi Nayin element, Eight Mansions Ming Gua, and 2026–2027 Xuan Kong Flying Star sectors before placing sacred objects, selecting wall colors, or breaking ground? Use Master Ung Khiem’s interactive tools:
12. Frequently Asked Questions About 2026 House Directions (FAQ)
1. Which house directions are the best for building or renovating in 2026 (Bing Wu)?
The top three house directions for groundbreaking, major renovation, and grand openings in 2026 are: (1) Facing Southeast / Sitting Northwest (112.5°–142.5°, Mountains Thìn & Tốn), welcoming the Period 9 Emperor Star #9 Purple Fire; (2) Facing Due East / Sitting Due West (67.5°–112.5°, Giáp–Mão–Ất), welcoming primary wealth star #8 White Earth; and (3) Facing Northeast / Sitting Southwest (37.5°–67.5°, Mountains Cấn & Dần), welcoming academic star #4 Green Wood.
2. Why is it strictly forbidden to build or renovate a South-facing or North-facing house in 2026?
In 2026 (Bing Wu), the entire North–South axis is locked by four major afflictions simultaneously: Due South (157.5°–202.5°) hosts both the Grand Duke Tai Sui (Ngọ) and the malignant #5 Yellow Calamity Star (fueled by South Li Fire), while Due North (322.5°–37.5°, Hợi–Tý–Sửu) hosts the Three Killings (Tam Sát) and Year Breaker Sui Po (Tý). Digging foundations or knocking down walls on a North–South house in 2026 triggers both Tai Sui and Three Killings.
3. Can I buy a completed South-facing or North-facing apartment or house in 2026?
Yes, 100%! Classical construction taboos (Tai Sui, Three Killings, Five Yellow) are triggered by excavating earth and demolishing structural walls (Động Thổ). If you are purchasing a completed high-rise apartment or move-in-ready house and moving in with furniture and cosmetic paint—without jackhammering walls or floors—it is completely safe to buy and move in during 2026! Simply place a Salt Water Cure + Bronze Dragon Turtle in the South foyer.
4. What are the exact degree ranges of the Three Killings (Tam Sát) in 2026?
Because 2026 (Ngọ) belongs to the Dần–Ngọ–Tuất Fire Trinity, the 2026 Three Killings (Tam Sát) occupies the northern Water arc spanning 322.5° to 37.5°: Hợi (NW3: 322.5°–337.5°, Kiếp Sát), Tý (N2: 352.5°–7.5°, Tai Sát + Tuế Phá), and Sửu (NE1: 22.5°–37.5°, Tuế Sát). Notice that Hợi clips the edge of Northwest and Sửu clips the edge of Northeast—so always measure to the exact 15° mountain!
5. Which homeowner birth years are best for building a house in 2026, and who should borrow an age (Mượn Tuổi)?
The golden birth years in 2026 (simultaneously free of Thái Tuế, Kim Lâu, Hoang Ốc, and Tam Tai) are 1957 (Đinh Dậu), 1968 (Mậu Thân), 1974 (Giáp Dần), 1977 (Đinh Tỵ), 1986 (Bính Dần), 1992 (Nhâm Thân), and 2001 (Tân Tỵ). Homeowners born in the Year of the Horse (Ngọ), Rat (Tý), or years hitting Kim Lâu/Hoang Ốc should borrow one of the golden ages above to perform the groundbreaking ritual.
6. What if I have an urgent roof leak or plumbing repair in the South or North sector during 2026?
Apply the classical “Khởi Công Phương Cát” (Start in an Auspicious Sector) method: select an auspicious day/hour when the Great Sun Star (Thái Dương) shines on the sector, tap the wall and begin minor work in Due East (#8) or Southeast (#9) first, then progress continuously into the repair area while keeping a Salt Water Cure and 3 Qilin in place.
7. If my land plot faces Due East (Sitting West), should I build in 2026 or wait until 2027?
Build in 2026! In 2026, the East–West axis is completely free of Tai Sui and Three Killings, and East welcomes the rich #8 Wealth Star. In 2027 (Ding Wei), the Three Killings and #2 Illness Star shift into Due West (Thân–Dậu–Tuất), which will lock down West-sitting / East-facing plots throughout 2027!
8. When does it become safe to build on a South-facing / North-sitting plot again?
As soon as the solar term Li Chun arrives on February 4, 2027 (08:46 AM)! In 2027, Tai Sui moves to South-Southwest (Mùi) and Three Killings moves to Due West—freeing Due South to host the auspicious #4 Green Academic Star.
Classical Texts & Technical Bibliography
- Xie Ji Bian Fang Shu / Imperial Treatise on Harmonizing Times and Directions (協紀辨方書, Qing Dynasty Imperial Observatory) — Canonical rules for Tai Sui, Sui Po, Three Killings (San Sha), and the Great Sun Star.
- Shen Zhu Reng (Qing Dynasty), Shen Shi Xuan Kong Xue (沈氏玄空學) — 2026 Bing Wu Flying Star chart and Five Yellow construction taboos.
- Ruo Guan Dao Ren (Qing Dynasty), Ba Zhai Ming Jing (八宅明鏡) — Kim Lâu, Hoang Ốc, and residential orientation canons.
- Thong Thu Ngoc Hap / Jade Box Almanac (玉匣記通書) — Auspicious groundbreaking (Động Thổ) and move-in (Nhập Trạch) date selection.