January 2026 Newsletter – Year of the “Double Fire” Horse – Bing Wu
Happy New Year 2026!
– Annual 3 Afflictions and the Evil Star #5 and Remedies
– We have now crossed the threshold of the Winter Solstice on our annual journey from darkness into light. From now until the Chinese Solar New Year on February 4th, 2026, we are in a period of flux as one cycle winds down and a new one is born. During this transition, major shifts in our planet’s energy occur as the natural world quietly rearranges itself.
This makes the period around February 4th particularly significant, as it marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. In the West, we recognize February 2nd as Groundhog Day—a folk touchstone asking whether we look back to the solstice’s cold or forward to the equinox’s thaw. Historically, this time was widely celebrated as a “Festival of Lights,” known in Christian tradition as Candlemas.
With the arrival of the Solar New Year on February 4th, 2026, the annual Feng Shui Flying Stars shift, recalibrating the energy map of every space. The locations of the annual afflictions and the Yellow Star #5 change in every home, office, and building worldwide. Identifying and addressing these areas is essential for maintaining harmony and averting potential challenges in the coming year.
Navigating the Key Afflictions of 2026: The Yang Fire Horse Year
In the Yang Fire Horse year (2026), the critical astrological forces are concentrated in just two opposing directions, creating a powerful north-south axis of energy that requires mindful navigation.
In the South (172.5° – 187.5°):
• Tai Sui (Grand Duke Jupiter) and the Wu Huang (5 Yellow Star) reside
together, making this sector exceptionally potent and risky.
In the North (322.5° – 37.5°):
• San Sha (Three Killings) and Sui Po (Year Breaker) are both
located, making this direction equally volatile.
Understanding and respecting these forces is crucial for a harmonious year.
The Southern Sector: Honor and Avoid
• Tai Sui (Grand Duke Jupiter): This year, the Grand Duke Wen Zhe resides
in the South. This celestial authority dislikes being disturbed or confronted.
◦ Avoid: Digging, renovation, hammering, or any disruptive construction in
the South.
◦ Advice: Do not sit facing the South, as this directly confronts him. Instead,
position yourself facing North, with your back to the South, so he can
support you. Avoid placing key office or meeting rooms here.
◦ Most Affected: Those born in the years of the Rat, Horse, Rabbit, and Rooster clash with Tai Sui this year.
• Wu Huang (5 Yellow Star): The most inauspicious star, it brings risks of
illness, accidents, and financial loss.
◦ Avoid: Any renovation, loud noise, or “activating” red/fire elements in
the South. Pay special attention if your main door, stove, or bed is
located here.
◦ Remedy: Keep this area quiet, clean, and still. Metal elements (like a
metal wind chime) can be used to dissipate its negative earth energy.
The Northern Sector: Respect and Quiet
• San Sha (Three Killings) & Sui Po (Year Breaker): These afflictions bring
obstacles, loss, and professional setbacks. Sui Po is the “Wrath” that
opposes the Grand Duke directly across the compass.
◦ Avoid: All renovation, digging, or construction in the North. Do not
activate it with loud sounds or bright lights.
◦ Advice: Contrary to the South, you should face the North this year.
Do not sit with your back to the North. This aligns with the principle
of facing Sui Po while having your back supported by Tai Sui in the
South.
A Note on Water Placement in Period 9
We are now in the 20-year Feng Shui period (2024-2043) ruled by #9 Fire. This changes the auspicious directions for water features:
• Primary Water Direction: North (Water element strengthens this sector’s
native energy).
• Secondary Water Direction: Southeast.
• Important Caution: Despite the Southeast being a secondary water
direction, avoid placing water there in 2026, as the powerful annual #9
Fire Star resides there. Water would clash with this potent fire energy,
creating conflict.
Closing Concept: The Axis of Change
The Yang Fire Horse year of 2026 presents a clear Axis of Change along the North-South line. This is not merely a year of scattered cautions, but one of defined directional polarity. The intense Double Fire energy amplifies all actions—both positive and negative—along this axis.
Your fundamental strategy for the year is elegantly simple: Anchor yourself in alignment.
• Physically, orient your workspace and key activities to face North,
receiving the supportive backing of Tai Sui while respectfully
acknowledging the afflictions in the North without provoking them.
• Energetically, treat the South with reverence and stillness, and the North
with quiet respect. Avoid activation and disturbance in both.
• Personally, if you are a Horse, Rat, Rabbit, or Rooster, exercise extra mindfulness, as you are directly in the flow of these major annual currents.
By understanding this dynamic, you move from a place of caution to one of empowered navigation. You are not simply avoiding bad luck; you are consciously aligning with the year’s energy flow, using its powerful Fire Horse momentum to support your journey while skillfully steering clear of its turbulent edges. In doing so, you transform potential challenges into a pathway for stable and intentional progress.
Wishing you a harmonious and prosperous transition into the Yang Fire Horse year!
Love and Light, Carol
