Dear Cecil,
I wish to know what is the better method, 9 square format or pie chart format for someones floorplan? I ask that because if someone have rectangular apartment or room, there is much differences in thise two metods. You know, one corner is too big, and the other is to small...
I realise that 9 square format is easier, but is it rightly?
Thanks in advance for answer and thanks for such a good web site.
Dragana

Dear Dragana,

1. In Flying Star Feng Shui, the 9-square grid and the pie chart methods are both valid.

2. Recently, I replied to a forum post that described these two methods.

3. You may want to search this forum for the term “pie chart” to find and read my earlier post.

4. As stated in the first point, there is no difference between the two methods. However, many Feng Shui practitioners often use ready-made templates, such as those printed on transparency sheets, which can be placed over a layout plan without worrying about scaling.

5. If you are not a practitioner, it may help to take the time to make a 9-grid chart that matches the layout plan.

6. If you look through different Chinese (Mandarin) Feng Shui books, you will likely see that many authors prefer a pie chart. It looks like the face of the Chinese Luo Pan compass, which is also arranged in a pie chart format.

7. In my opinion, it is mainly English-language Feng Shui books that tend to use the 9-grid chart.

8. As mentioned earlier, practitioners, including me, often do not have the time or “luxury” to adjust layout plans to fit a 9-grid chart, because we review many plans each day.

9. There are two types of Flying Star Charts:

9.1 The horizontal Flying Star chart
9.2 The vertical Flying Star chart

- The horizontal Flying Star chart is the standard format used to analyze plan drawings or actual layout plans.

- The vertical Flying Star chart is for apartments, where it is believed that each floor has different qi levels. This method is only for apartments. If you are unfamiliar with it, you can use the Free report to analyze your apartment number and see what it means. Vertical Flying Star Feng Shui does not use pie chart or 9-grid formats.

In the end, there is no single right or wrong choice between the pie chart and the 9-grid method. You can choose whichever method you feel most comfortable with.

Warmest Regards,
Cecil

 

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On 11/13/2002 3:29:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
I wish to know what is the
better method, 9 square format
or pie chart format for
someones floorplan? I ask that
because if someone have
rectangular apartment or room,
there is much differences in
thise two metods. You know,
one corner is too big, and the
other is to small...
I realise that 9 square format
is easier, but is it rightly?
Thanks in advance for answer
and thanks for such a good web
site.
Dragana

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Cecil Lee is a Singapore-based author and creative visionary whose work blends the practical wisdom of Feng Shui with satire, humor, and ceremonial artistry. Known for his earlier publication A Unique Book on Common Sense Feng Shui, Cecil has long championed the idea that Feng Shui should be accessible, practical, and rooted in cultural authenticity. Today, he has a vast body of work that uses satire and mythic visuals to challenge, entertain, and enlighten.

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