The Annual Afflictions 2026

On 4  February 2026, the Feng Shui calendar begins with Li Chun, the first day of spring in the Chinese solar year. As the influences shift, the four annual afflictions settle into new sectors, where they will remain throughout the year. Their placement is key when planning any renovations, construction, or loud activity, as disturbing these areas can disrupt harmony and balance within your space. Read on to find out where the Annual Afflictions 2026 reside in your property.

The Annual Afflictions in practice. This example shows a residential plot and property. Once the site mountain and site facing compass degree measurements have been taken and noted on the plans, the annual affliction locations for 2026 can be over-laid.

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The Annual Afflictions 2026 - Property Recommendations

Looking at this plot and property in detail, it is possible to work with the annual afflictions 2026 to avoid the potential negative effects. Here are my recommendations for each area.

Areas to Note

Doors

• For 2026 the external front and back doors are not located in one of the annual affliction sectors which is favourable.

In the North West 3 sector, the North 1, 2, 3, sectors and the North East 1 sector, the Three Killings resides (shaded green)

• A small area within the property including part of the lounge and kitchen. The dining table and breakfast bar are located here.
• The kitchen cupboards help to reduce the impact of the annual afflictions.
• Avoid doing any work at the dining table.
• Avoid any new construction.
• Avoid ground breaking, digging, demolition, maintenance in the interior.
• Avoid renovations, remodelling, decoration in the interior.
• Avoid noisy activities, disturbance, clutter, untidiness.

In the South sector, the Five Yellow Star resides (shaded yellow)

• A missing interior sector.
• No exterior windows or doors, which is favourable.
• Located in part of the patio in the garden.
• In general this star is troublesome, causing conflict, illness, accident and loss.
• Avoid spending a long time in this area over the year.
• Avoid any new construction.
• Avoid ground breaking, digging, demolition, maintenance in the exterior/interior.
• Avoid renovations, remodelling, decoration in the interior.
• Avoid noisy activities, disturbance, clutter, untidiness.
• Place a metal object by the external plot wall that faces the five yellow star to weaken the effects.

In the North 2 sector, the Year Breaker resides (shaded blue)

• A small area within the property with the dining table located here.
• Avoid doing any work at the dining table.
• Avoid any new construction.
• Avoid ground breaking, digging, demolition, maintenance in the interior.
• Avoid renovations, remodelling, decoration in the interior.
• Avoid noisy activities, disturbance, clutter, untidiness.

In the South 2 sector, the Grand Duke resides (shaded red)

• A missing interior sector.
• No exterior windows or doors, which is favourable.
• Located in part of the patio in the garden.
• Avoid any new construction.
• Avoid ground breaking, digging, demolition, maintenance in the exterior/interior.
• Avoid renovations, remodelling, decoration in the interior.
• Avoid noisy activities, disturbance, clutter, untidiness.