Feng Shui Saltwater Cure: How It Really Works for Flying Star Five (and Two)

The Feng Shui saltwater cure is one of the most recognised remedies in Classical Flying Stars Feng Shui, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood and misused.

Used correctly, it is a powerful method for weakening and dispersing the negative Earth energies of Flying Star Five, and in certain cases Flying Star Two. Used incorrectly – or placed without understanding the energetic blueprint of the home – it does very little.

This article explains how the saltwater cure actually works, when it should be used, why timing matters, and why understanding your Flying Stars chart is essential before applying any remedy.

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What Is the Feng Shui Saltwater Cure?

Within Classical Flying Stars Feng Shui, the Feng Shui saltwater cure is applied as a metal-based remedy to suppress the excessive Earth energy of Flying Star Five.

Both:

• Flying Star Five (5 Yellow)
• Flying Star Two (Illness Star)

belong to the Earth element. When Earth energy becomes excessive or agitated, it creates imbalance that can manifest physically and materially in life.

The principles behind the Feng Shui saltwater cure:

• Metal, which weakens Earth
• Salt, which absorbs and depletes the energy over time

Together, these elements suppress disruptive Earth Qi rather than activating it.

Flying Star Five vs Flying Star Two

Flying Star Five (5 Yellow)

This Flying Star energy is considered the most challenging in Flying Stars Feng Shui.

It is associated with:

• Sudden obstacles
• Accidents
• Financial loss
• Serious disruptions
• Major setbacks when activated

This star should always be suppressed, never activated.

Flying Star Two (Illness Star)

The Flying Star two traditionally governs:

• Illness
• Low vitality
• Chronic health issues
• Weakened immunity

Some modern interpretations suggest that Star Two is “waning” in its negative influence. However, there is no classical or factual evidence that this star has lost its harmful qualities.

If you are noticing:

• Repeated illness
• Fatigue
• Health issues linked to a specific area of the home

A Feng Shui saltwater cure can still be appropriate.

When Earth Energy Becomes Too Strong and Agitated

Earth energy itself is not inherently negative. The problem arises when Earth energy is activated. In Flying Stars Feng Shui, activation is key. Movement, sound, doors, work activity, and regular use stir the Qi of a space. When Flying Star Five occupies an active position, its Earth energy becomes unstable and disruptive.

When Flying Star Five Is an Active Wealth Star

This is one of the most damaging configurations. The Water Star governs wealth, income, and opportunity flow.

When Flying Star Five occupies the Water Star position and the space is active:

• The energy meant to generate wealth becomes destructive
• Earth blocks and destabilises Water
• Financial flow is interrupted or reversed

This often manifests as:

• Repeated financial setbacks
• Sudden losses
• Money flowing out as quickly as it comes in
• Business instability
• Unexpected expenses, fines, or repairs
• A persistent sense that finances never stabilise

In these cases, suppression is essential. Leaving an active Five untreated can lead to ongoing financial disruption, not just temporary challenges.

Why the Feng Shui Saltwater Cure Is Critical in These Situations

A Feng Shui saltwater cure introduces:

• Metal, which weakens aggressive Earth
• Salt, which absorbs the negative energy

This reduces agitation and prevents Earth energy from continuing to disrupt wealth flow, health, or stability. Without suppression, an active Five does not simply “pass with time”. Its influence continues as long as it remains activated.

Open vs Closed Saltwater Cures

There are differing opinions on whether saltwater cures should be sealed or open.

Why an Open Glass Is Preferred

An open glass container allows:

• Natural evaporation
• Salt crystallisation
• Visible evidence of energetic interaction

Crystallisation is not cosmetic – it is a key part of how the cure absorbs and neutralises disruptive Qi.

A sealed or hidden cure removes this interaction and significantly reduces effectiveness.

How to Prepare a Feng Shui Saltwater Cure (Correct Method)

You Will Need:

• A clear glass (never reused)
• Rock salt (not table salt)
• Six Chinese coins (metal element)
• Water

Preparation Steps:

1. Fill the glass halfway with rock salt
2. Place six Chinese coins on top of the salt
3. Top the glass with water – do not overfill

Over time, the salt will rise and crystallise as it absorbs negative Qi.

Maintenance Guidelines

• Gently top up water when levels drop (usually every 3–4 weeks)
• Do not overfill – excess water prevents crystallisation
• Many practitioners refresh the cure at the start of each Feng Shui month

If the cure remains completely inactive, it may indicate the star is not strongly triggered or the space is not actively used.

Why Feng Shui Remedies Must Be Visible

A Feng Shui remedy cannot work if it is hidden away from the energy it is intended to influence.

Qi responds to:

• Movement
• Light
• Airflow
• Human activity
• Human projection

If a remedy is placed:

• Inside a cupboard
• Behind closed doors
• In a sealed or stagnant space

It is removed from the energetic flow.

This is especially true for saltwater cures, which rely on:

• Air exposure
• Evaporation
• Crystallisation

If you cannot see the remedy, you cannot see whether it is actively working. Feng Shui is not symbolic decoration – it is an applied system that works through interaction with space and human projection.

When to Replace the Saltwater Cure

Replace the entire cure once per Feng Shui year, which begins around: 4 February – the Solar New Year (Li Chun). This date marks the start of the new Flying Star energy year. This is not the same as Lunar New Year.

Correct Disposal

• Place the entire glass, salt, water, and coins into a small garbage bag
• Tie securely
• Take it straight to the outside bin ready for collection
• Never reuse the glass

Flying Stars Feng Shui Is Solar, Not Lunar

Flying Stars Feng Shui operates on the solar system, not the lunar system.

It is aligned with:

• Seasonal transitions
• The Earth–Sun relationship
• Fixed solar timing (Li Chun)

This is why:

• Annual stars change around 4 February
• Monthly stars follow solar terms
• Lunar New Year celebrations do not align with Feng Shui year changes

In Australia, this timing still applies because Feng Shui is based on astronomical solar cycles, not cultural seasons or moon phases.

Why Knowing Your Flying Stars Chart Is Essential

There is little value in following:

• Annual Star Five
• Monthly Star Five

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If you do not know the fixed Flying Stars chart of your home.

The permanent stars:

• Do not move
• Remain active year after year
• Have the greatest influence on health, wealth, and life circumstances

Annual and monthly stars simply trigger events just like transits in western astrology. If a home has a permanently active Star Five, the effects are ongoing until addressed correctly.

Why Precision Matters in Flying Stars Feng Shui

Working with Flying Stars Feng Shui requires precision, not guesswork. Remedies such as the saltwater cure are effective only when they are applied to the correct stars, in the correct locations, and for the correct reasons.

Without understanding the fixed Flying Stars chart of a building, it is impossible to know which energies are continuously influencing health, wealth, and life circumstances. Annual and monthly movements may draw attention to an area, but it is the permanent stars that shape ongoing outcomes.

Where Real Change Actually Begins

If you’ve been doing “all the right things” yet still feel like money never quite stabilises, relationships feel strained, or health issues keep resurfacing, the problem may not be effort – it may be that your home is working against you.

Most people try to fix one area of life in isolation. But in Classical Feng Shui, wealth, health, and relationships are not separate. They are outcomes of how a home is structured, activated, and lived in.

The Map My Wealth Corner mini course shows you exactly where financial flow is being supported – or blocked – in your home, so money stops leaking and starts settling.

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