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Feng Shui Five Yellow Sha: Powerful Remedies to Dissolve Harmful Energy

## What Is Five Yellow Sha? Five Yellow Sha is one of the most dangerous harmful energies in Feng Shui, originating from the Five Yellow Lian Zhen Star (五黄廉贞星) in the Xuan Kong Flying Stars (玄空飞星) sys

Jul 31, 2026

Feng Shui Five Yellow Sha: Powerful Remedies to Dissolve Harmful Energy

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What Is Five Yellow Sha?

Five Yellow Sha is one of the most dangerous harmful energies in Feng Shui, originating from the Five Yellow Lian Zhen Star (五黄廉贞星) in the Xuan Kong Flying Stars (玄空飞星) system. The Five Yellow Star belongs to the Earth element and is considered a major inauspicious star. It governs serious illness, financial loss, disasters, lawsuits, and accidents — earning the saying: "Where the Five Yellow visits, disaster follows."

Characteristics of the Five Yellow Star

Basic Attributes

Attribute Details
Name Five Yellow Lian Zhen Star
Element Earth
Auspiciousness Major Inauspicious
Governs Serious illness, financial loss, disasters, lawsuits, accidents
Color Yellow, brown
Number 5

The Dual Nature of Five Yellow

Interestingly, under specific conditions the Five Yellow Star can transform into an auspicious influence:

  • During its Current Period (当运): During Period 5 (1944–1963), Five Yellow was the Prosperous Star and highly auspicious
  • During Lost Period (失运): In all other periods, Five Yellow becomes a major inauspicious star
  • Prosperous Mountain and Prosperous Direction (旺山旺向): In certain special configurations, Five Yellow can play a positive role

However, we are currently in Period 9 (2024–2043), and Five Yellow is a Lost Period Star — making it a major source of harmful energy.

Classifications of Five Yellow Sha

1. Annual Five Yellow

The direction where Five Yellow flies each year is called the "Annual Five Yellow."

2. Monthly Five Yellow

Each month, Five Yellow occupies a different direction — known as the "Monthly Five Yellow."

3. Daily and Hourly Five Yellow

Even more granularly, Five Yellow occupies a different position each day and each hour.

4. Mountain Five Yellow and Facing Five Yellow

In the Xuan Kong Flying Star chart, the Mountain Star or Facing Star landing on Five Yellow marks additional affected locations.

5. Hidden Five Yellow

Five Yellow Sha concealed within certain special configurations.

Recent Annual Five Yellow Directions — Quick Reference

Annual Five Yellow Directions

Year Five Yellow Direction Key Remedy
2020 Due East No ground-breaking in the East
2021 Southeast No ground-breaking in the Southeast
2022 Center No ground-breaking in the Center
2023 Northwest No ground-breaking in the Northwest
2024 Due West No ground-breaking in the West
2025 Northeast No ground-breaking in the Northeast
2026 Due South No ground-breaking in the South
2027 Due North No ground-breaking in the North
2028 Southwest No ground-breaking in the Southwest
2029 Due East No ground-breaking in the East

2025 Five Yellow Direction — Detailed Analysis

The year 2025 (Yi Si year):

  • Five Yellow Direction: Northeast
  • Critical Remedy: Absolutely no ground-breaking or renovation in the Northeast
  • Important Note: In 2025, the Northeast also hosts the Eight White Wealth Star — creating a mixed auspicious and inauspicious influence that requires special attention

Cultural Context: In Xuan Kong Flying Stars, each year the Five Yellow Star "flies" to a different sector of your home based on the annual energy chart. This is why Feng Shui remedies must be updated yearly — what was safe last year may be dangerous this year.

Taboos of Five Yellow Sha

Absolute Taboos

  1. No ground-breaking: Absolutely forbidden to dig, renovate, or pile-drive in the Five Yellow direction
  2. No construction: Avoid building or expanding in the Five Yellow direction
  3. No main door placement: Your front door should not be in the Five Yellow direction
  4. No bed placement: Avoid placing your bed in the Five Yellow direction
  5. No kitchen placement: The kitchen should not be in the Five Yellow direction
  6. No wall demolition: Avoid knocking on or breaking walls in the Five Yellow direction

Relative Taboos

  1. Avoid red: Five Yellow belongs to Earth, and Fire generates Earth — red intensifies the harmful energy
  2. Avoid yellow: Yellow shares the same Earth energy as Five Yellow, strengthening the Sha Qi
  3. Avoid clutter: Keep the Five Yellow direction clean and tidy
  4. Avoid prolonged sitting: Don't spend long periods of time in the Five Yellow direction

Remedies for Five Yellow Sha

The Most Effective Method: Metal Dissolution

Five Yellow belongs to Earth. According to the principle of Mutual Generation and Restriction (相生相克), Metal drains Earth energy, making metal objects the most powerful remedy.

Remedy Object How to Apply Effect
Copper Wind Chime Hang a copper wind chime Metallic sound dissolves Sha Qi
Copper Gourd (葫芦) Place a copper gourd Gourd absorbs harmful energy
Five Emperor Coins Hang or place them Imperial energy suppresses Sha
Copper Qilin (麒麟) Place a pair Auspicious beast neutralizes Sha
Copper Bell Hang a copper bell Bell sound dispels negativity
Six Emperor Coins String six copper coins together Number six belongs to Metal

The Six Metal Objects Remedy

Traditionally, placing six metal objects in the Five Yellow direction can dissolve the harmful energy:

  • The number six belongs to Metal, and Metal drains Earth
  • You can use: six copper coins, six small bells, or six metal ornaments

Other Remedy Methods

Method Description
Annen Water (安忍水) Salt water placed in a container for dissolving Sha
White Objects White belongs to Metal and drains Five Yellow Earth energy
Gray Objects Gray also belongs to Metal and can be used
Sound Remedy Regularly play metallic-sounding music in the Five Yellow direction

Color Remedies

Use These Colors Avoid These Colors
White, silver (Metal drains Earth) Red, purple (Fire generates Earth)
Gold, copper Yellow, brown (Earth reinforces Earth)
Gray Green (Wood restricts Earth, but creates conflict)

The Relationship Between Five Yellow Sha and Two Black Sha

The Two Black Giant Door Star (二黑巨门星) is also a major inauspicious star (the Illness Star), often paired with Five Yellow as the "Two-Five Combination":

The Danger of the Two-Five Combination

When Five Yellow and Two Black appear simultaneously in the same direction, it is called the "Two-Five Combination" (二五交加) or "Two-Five Same Palace" (二五同宫) — one of the most dangerous configurations in Feng Shui:

  • Two Black governs illness
  • Five Yellow governs disasters
  • Together in one palace, illness and disaster compound each other

Dissolving the Two-Five Combination

Remedying the Two-Five Combination requires addressing both Two Black and Five Yellow at once:

  1. Place metal objects (to dissolve Five Yellow)
  2. Place a copper gourd (to dissolve the Two Black illness energy)
  3. Keep that direction extremely quiet
  4. If possible, avoid using that direction altogether

Five Yellow Sha's Relationship with Tai Sui and Three Sha

Combined Palace = Doubled Danger

If a direction simultaneously hosts Five Yellow, Tai Sui, or Three Sha, the harmful energy intensifies dramatically:

Combination Name Danger Level
Five Yellow + Tai Sui Five Yellow Over Tai Sui ★★★★★
Five Yellow + Three Sha Five Yellow Over Three Sha ★★★★★
Five Yellow + Two Black Two-Five Combination ★★★★★

2025 Directional Analysis

Directions requiring extra caution in 2025:

Direction Inauspicious Star Overall Assessment
Center Five Yellow Major Inauspicious
Northeast Five Yellow + Eight White Mixed Auspicious and Inauspicious
Southeast Tai Sui Inauspicious
Northwest Year Breaker Inauspicious
Due East Three Sha Major Inauspicious

Annual Five Yellow Sha Remedy Setup

2025 Five Yellow in the Northeast — Remedy Guide

  1. Hang a Copper Wind Chime in the Northeast:

    • Choose a six-tube or eight-tube copper wind chime
    • Gently ring it periodically to produce metallic sounds
  2. Place Six Copper Coins:

    • String them together with red cord
    • Place them in a drawer or cabinet in the Northeast sector
  3. Colors to Avoid:

    • No red or yellow decorations in the Northeast
    • Use white, silver, or gold instead
  4. Maintain Quietness:

    • The Northeast should not be a high-activity area
    • If it is a bathroom, keep it spotlessly clean

Quick Tip: The simplest remedy for the 2025 Five Yellow in the Northeast is hanging a six-tube copper wind chime near a window in that sector. It combines the metal element with sound vibration for a dual dissolving effect.

Date Selection for Five Yellow Remedies

If ground-breaking in the Five Yellow direction is unavoidable, choosing an auspicious date can reduce the danger:

Favorable Days to Choose

  1. Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue Days (天德、月德日): All harmful energies are neutralized
  2. Heavenly Nobleman Days (天乙贵人日): Nobleman energy dissolves difficulties
  3. Days Harmonious with Five Yellow: Si-You-Chou days (Metal frame days)

Days to Avoid

  1. Five Yellow Days: Days where the day's stem is Five Yellow
  2. Days that Clash with Five Yellow:
  3. Three Sha Days: Adding to existing danger

Special Handling When Five Yellow Flies to the Center

When Five Yellow occupies the center palace (as in 2022), special handling is required:

  1. Whole-Home Remedy: The center affects the entire home, requiring holistic treatment
  2. Place Large Metal Ornaments: Such as a copper ding (cauldron) or copper bell
  3. Avoid Red Decorations: Reduce red throughout the entire home
  4. Increase White and Gold: Boost Metal energy to drain Earth

Psychological Adjustment for Five Yellow Sha

Beyond Feng Shui remedies, mental adjustment is equally important:

  1. Don't Panic: Feng Shui is a support — your mindset matters most
  2. Be Cautious, Not Fearful: Stay alert without anxiety
  3. Cultivate Virtue: Kindness and good deeds are the best remedies
  4. Live Actively: A healthy lifestyle is the ultimate Feng Shui

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I grow plants in the Five Yellow direction?

A: Small potted plants are fine, but avoid major soil-changing or transplanting. Metal planters are even better.

Q: What if there's a window in the Five Yellow direction?

A: You can open the window for ventilation, but choose white or silver curtains and place metal ornaments on the windowsill.

Q: Do the metal objects used to dissolve Five Yellow need to be consecrated?

A: Traditionally, consecration is preferred, but modern practitioners believe sincerity matters more — simply treat the objects with respect.

Q: Does Five Yellow Sha affect the entire family?

A: It primarily affects the family member and body area associated with that direction.


"Five Yellow's fierce force cannot be blocked, but metal remedies offer the perfect solution. Avoid its sharp edge to find peace, and with kind intentions, blessings naturally grow."

Five Yellow Sha is one of the most dangerous harmful energies in Feng Shui, but by understanding its patterns and applying the correct remedies, you can turn danger into safety and invite harmony and good fortune into your life.

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