Dear Master Yap, You said 8 Mansions and Flying Star are 2 different fengshui schools. However, we may apply both as they both complement each other. Now my confusion comes in. You see, my house faces NE3. Like most typical terrace houses, my main entrance is located in the centre but facing N. Under 8 mansion, the Sheng Chi is in the facing palace where my current entrance is located. So this is consider good. But in Flying Star Fengshui, there is double 7 star at my entrance (my house is a Period 7 house). So, should I just concentrate on 8 mansion since it gives me better fengshui. Or should I change my house to Period 8? Please advise me because this is really confusing as I learn deeper into fengshui. Thank you.

Dear Alan,

As you progress deeper in to Flying Stars Feng Shui, you'd discover that EVERY star (including the usually negative numbers of #5, #7, #3 and #2) can be positive or negative DEPENDING on situational factors and even including what business you are in. For instance, double #7s in the South are very different than double #7s in the North sector. In your case, there's no need to change to Period 8. Double #7s in the North are not considered negative in Period 8. Especially if you can tap to certain specific degrees within the North direction.

For beginners of course, these principles look pretty complicated. 8 Mansions and Flying Stars do not contradict each other. They operate on different levels and are used the property in different perspectives.

Warm Regards, - JY