What is the Nine Star Qi?
Nine Star Astrology, also known as "Kyusei Kigaku(九星気学)," is one of the oldest and most historic divination practices in the world, originating in China over 3000 years ago.
Essentials of Nine Star Qi: The Basics!
Feng Shui, known as Kigaku in Japan, has been practiced not only in China but also in Japan since ancient times. In Japanese history, particularly during the Edo period, which was the longest period of peace, it is strongly believed that the shogunate based its governance on Feng Shui principles. It is widely regarded as highly likely that the decision to establish the shogunate in Edo (present-day Tokyo) was influenced by Tokugawa Ieyasu's Feng Shui-based judgment.
Even today, it is widely observed that many prominent politicians (excluding the younger generation) take into consideration the principles of Feng Shui, such as biorhythms and compatibility, in their activities.
Principles of Qi study
In Nine Star Qi, it is believed that there are nine types of "Qi" (energies similar to magnetic fields) present on Earth. These nine types of Qi are thought to circulate periodically in the following sequence of directions.
Northwest → West → Northeast → South → North → Southwest → East → Southeast
※ Note that this concept is shared among Feng Shui, Four Pillars of Destiny, Japanese calendar, and other related practices.
In Nine Star Qi, it is believed that the arrangement of Qi on Earth at the time of a person's birth determines their destiny. Based on this, the inherent energy or fortune of individuals is roughly classified into nine categories (from 1 White Water Star to 9 Purple Fire Star), or more precisely into over 1,000 categories. This classification is used to analyze the actions of individuals and is based on the principles of probability and statistics. By utilizing this theory, various aspects and related matters can be appraised and analyzed, including the following:
Personality: What are the underlying values and which lifestyle suits them best?
Abilities: What latent abilities does the person possess?
Compatibility: Who is inherently compatible with the person?
Biorhythm: When are they in good or bad condition?
Directions: In the case of travel or relocation, which directions are favorable or unfavorable for the person?
※ As it becomes increasingly complex beyond this point, it is difficult to provide an explanation here.