4 Annual Afflictions
Classical Feng Shui
The four annual afflictions calculation is used to look at yearly influences. These are seen as being unfavourable sectors during times of construction, renovation and when seated towards or away from these directions (depending on the affliction). Each year the 4 annual afflictions move into another sector on the compass. This is where the ‘Time Factor’ comes into Classical Feng Shui. Every year subtle changes occur as the 9 Lo Shu numbers move into different sectors in their mathematical sequence. This provides one layer for Feng Shui analysis of your property. The other annual Feng Shui influences are the yearly visiting flying stars.
Visit this page to find out the location of the four annual afflictions from 4 February 2024 – 3 February 2025, the year of the green wood Dragon and the number 3 yang wood Lo Shu number.
Visit this page to find out the location of the four annual afflictions from 4 February 2023 – 3 February 2024, the year of the yin water Rabbit and the number 4 yin wood Lo Shu number.
Visit this page to find out the location of the four annual afflictions from 3 February 2022 – 2 February 2023, the year of the tiger.
Visit this page to find out the location of the four annual afflictions from 3 February 2021 – 2 February 2022, the year of the ox.
Visit this page to find out the location of the four annual afflictions from 4 February 2020 – 3 February 2021, the year of the white metal rat.
THE ANNUAL AFFLICTIONS
Below is an in-depth guide to each of the annual afflictions, the grand duke, the year breaker, the three killings and the five yellow star.
The roots of these afflictions come from the 8 cardinal directions and the 12 Earthly Branches commonly known as the 12 Chinese Animals.
| Animal | Degree | Cardinal | Season |
| Rat Ox Tiger Rabbit Dragon Snake Horse Sheep Monkey Rooster Dog Pig |
0° 30° 60° 90° 120° 150° 180° 210° 240° 270° 300° 330° |
North North East North East East South East South East South South West South West West North West North West |
Winter Winter Spring Spring Spring Summer Summer Summer Autumn Autumn Autumn Winter |
