Message From Joey Yap

Dear Friends,
Long before I began performing in-depth study and research of Feng Shui, Chinese
Astrology (BaZi) had me completely captivated. The idea of being able to chart ones
luck cycle and subsequently, plan ones life endeavours and goals accordingly, will
continue to fascinate and remain a subject that I hold close to my heart. Subsequently,
the art of Date Selection which forms the groundwork that provides the support for
BaZi and Feng Shui practice became more of an intriguing interest.
My personal experience in Feng Shui consulting, and my knowledge of what clients,
students, and practitioners need, lead me to come up with a Tong Shu that includes a
number of functional sections that would make for quick and accurate reference.
The idea for this Edition came about when my students requested a comprehensive
Tong Shu that compiled all the relevant information into one book. Thats because it
can be a cumbersome and time-consuming process to rifle through various stacks of
reference books to find a specific piece of information.
As such, I decided it was time to create the Professional Edition Tong Shu one that
adds in MORE relevant information. Its made simple and easy for practitioners to cater
to your clients in a reliable and speedy manner, eliminating time-consuming research
from. This is designed to save your time.
Its my sincere wish that this Professional Edition Tong Shu makes it convenient and
speedy for you to perform Date Selection for your clients, students, or for yourself and
loved ones.
Heres hoping you have a productive and fulfilling year ahead in 2014, and I wish you
much fun and fulfillment in your use and practice of Date Selection.

Warmest regards,

Joey Yap
August 2013

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Year 2014 Flying Stars and Yearly Afflictions

Direction /
Location

Southeast

West

Annual
Star

3 Jade

6 White

Southwest

1 White

North

Northwest

East

9 Purple

2 Black

South

This sector should be avoided for the most part, where possible, throughout the year, as the
#3 Jade Star settles in here. This Star carries negative influences that will result in heated
arguments and constant disagreements. Such tensions would make it difficult for anyone to see
matters eye-to-eye. The worst case scenario would be that these conflicts will eventually lead to
lawsuits and legal complications. If this sector could not be avoided, the negative effects can be
slightly lessened with the placement of an oil lamp or bright red items in this sector throughout
the year.
This year, the #6 White Star brings great benefits to those using this sector. At work, all the
efforts you put in will finally receive the recognition it deserved. Therefore, career progression
is expected, with a promotion and an increased of salary in the cards. If your office has a
West entrance, using this often will enhance your networking capability and influence at work.
Although this Star generally bring good effects, if it is activated by negative forms, its energies
may likely turn malicious. This aggravation will cause abrupt changes at the workplace as well
as possible health complications related to the kidneys or legs.
People involved in studying philosophy, writing, or any academic pursuits and research would
benefit more from using the Southwest sector this year, where the #1 White Star resides. This
Star can also boost the success potential for career and wealth related pursuits, which could
lead to possible travel opportunities for this purpose. The positive influences of this Star can also
bestow good reputation and elevate ones social status. In terms of relationship, couples looking
to tie the knot or start a family will experience happiness and prosperity using this sector. The
downside of this Star is that it can also bring about depression and emotional instability.
This is the secondary Wealth sector of the year, an ideal area to use for enhancing ones income,
especially for commencing a permanent job or long-term endeavours. Using the Main Door in
this sector of your home or office will help wealth activities like investment or work that centres
on the limelight or recognition to have a more positive outcome. It will also lead to promotions,
new prospects and general happy events. Couples considering marriage or starting a family will
also benefit from the good energies of this sector.

Avoid this area of your property at all cost if possible, as this is the most dangerous sector of the
year. Refrain from undertaking any major activities in this sector such as renovation or ground
breaking works. Otherwise, when this sector is activated, it could lead to potential mishaps,
5 Yellow calamity and injuries. It is best advised to keep this sector quiet and inactive. If this area is
unavoidable, place metal objects made of copper, brass or iron here to neutralize the negative
influences of this #5 Yellow Star.

Northeast

Forecast

7 Red

8 White

This is the Illness sector of the year, where the #2 Black Star resides. It carries a malevolent force
that wreaks havoc on the occupants who uses this sector of the property. If activated, it brings
a series of persistent sickness and health problems. Pregnant women need to avoid this sector
the most as its effects could jeopardize their wellbeing. If avoiding this sector is unfeasible, the
placement of metal items made of brass, copper, bronze or pewter in this area can minimize its
negative influences. On the bright side, this Star also brings upon positive outcomes for your
real estate or property investments.
Expect volatile feelings and emotional turbulence to arise more frequently for the occupants
this year if the Northeast sector of the property is activated or used. The #7 Red Star lands in
this sector, causing much grievances on several key aspects of life. People with existing health
issues may face possible surgery or hospitalisation. Couples with a bedroom in this sector will
be wrought with constant conflicts and disagreements. A house or office with a Main Door in
this sector would risk the potential of burglary or theft, so extra precautions must be taken this
year. On the career front, unhealthy competition and office politics could mar your work life and
progression.
This is the Wealth sector of the year. Main Doors of homes and offices located in this sector will
bring good financial returns from investments, business or work. It also increases the potential
for recognition and career progression. Even if there is no Main Door in this sector of your
property, you can still use this sector often to activate its positive energies. Placing a Yangnatured item such as fans, clocks and televisions can also attract the auspicious Qi here.

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How to Use the Professional Tong Shu Diary

P
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A. Todays Four Pillars

H. Daily Horoscope Forecast

This shows the BaZi (Eight Characters) or Four

Pillars of the day, including the Xuan Kong Da Gua
Hexagrams. The Hour Pillar will change according to
the actual hour of that day. As each day begins at the
Rat Hour, the Four Pillars of the day is plotted based
on the Rat Hour.

I. Monthly and Daily Flying Stars Chart

B. Combining & Clashing Pillars

This is the one Jia Zi pillar that fully combines with

the Day Pillars Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch.
Its corresponding Luo Pan direction is stated below.
Beside it are the two pillars that fully clash with the
Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch of the Day. The
Age stated below refer to a persons Year of Birth.

The first column indicates the Xuan Kong Da Gua

(XKDG) Hexagram that is the He Tu combination
with the Day Hexagram. This is in reference to Xuan
Kong Element (top digit) as well as the Period Star
number (bottom digit). The Luo Pan direction of that
Hexagram is stated below the Hexagram. Similarly,
the following column indicates the Combination of
10 between the XK Element and Period Star of the
Day. The corresponding direction is stated below.

D. Suit and Avoid

This shows a list of suitable and unsuitable activities

for the day. Red indicates the favourable activities
for the day, while the ones marked black indicate the
activities that should be avoided.

E. Day Stars

The auspicious and inauspicious Stars for the Day

are listed here. The auspicious Stars are marked in
red; those in black are the inauspicious Day Stars.
Different practitioners place different emphasis on
certain Stars.

F. Monthly Auxiliary Stars

The 24 Mountains location for the various Monthly

Auxiliary Stars are shown here. These are also known
as Shen Sha or Gods & Killings Stars.

G. Auspicious Hour Forecast

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The table shows the auspicious and inauspicious

hours of the day according to traditional Tong Shu
calculations. This Forecast also includes the Xuan
Kong Da Gua Hourly Stars. The ones marked in
red indicate auspicious stars, while black indicates
inauspicious stars. Each animal governs 2 hours.
Use the local time at your present location.

This shows the Monthly Flying Stars and Daily Flying

Stars respectively, according to the Eight Directions.
It also provides the Day Breaker, Day Peach Blossom,
and Day Robbery Sha Stars.

J. Special Day Information

C. Xuan Kong Da Gua

The diagram gives a very general forecast for the day

for each Animal sign.

Occasionally, there are certain dates considered to

be special and/or rare in the study of Date Selection
because they possess certain attributes. These
would be listed here.

K. Daily Directions and Day Breaker

This shows the Conflict, Happiness, Wealth, and Five

Ghost Directions for the day, and the Animal Sign
Day Breaker.

L. Na Yin

Na Yin refers to the established elemental value of

the pillar. This is a particular value is used by certain
schools of BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny) to forecast
events and occurrences.

M. 28 Constellations

The 28 Constellations refer to the particular group

of stars whose positions are relatively fixed in the
heavens, in relation to each other. This will show you
which one of the 28 Constellations Star is in place for
the day.

N. Yellow and Black Belt

This shows the auspicious or inauspicious Star

based on the Yellow and Black Belt paths.

O. JY Dong Gong Rating

This is an easy-to-use rating system for quick

reference, calculated by Joey Yap. Simply refer to
the rating to determine the overall auspiciousness
(or inauspiciousness) of the Jia Zi day.

P. Day Officer
This shows the 12 Day Officer for the Day. Each of
the 12 Day Officers, or governing body of Qi, has a
use and function that will match a specific activity
or endeavour.

1January2014

HOUR

DAY

Metal
Rat

()
1

Water
Monkey

()
6

Metal
Monkey

Metal
Goat

Fire
Snake

Bliss

Fire
Tiger

METAL OF THE
SWORD

CONFLICT DIRECTION

SOUTH

HAPPINESS DIRECTION

SOUTH

WEALTH DIRECTION

NORTHWEST

FIVE GHOST DIRECTION

NORTHWEST

DAY BREAKER

TIGER
SPECIAL INFO

Earth
Tiger

Family

SE3

Abundance

Age: 28

SUIT & AVOID

()
8

Small Livestock

SW2

BASKET

NA YIN

Eliminating

()
2

Litigation

W1

GREEN DRAGON

28 CONSTELLATIONS

CLASHING PILLARS

()
2

Earth

COMBINATION
PILLAR

()
9

Officer

XUAN KONG DA
GUA COMBO 10

Water
Snake

Increasing

Wood
Rat

YELLOW & BLACK BELT

()
4

Age: 16

SE

DAY STARS

Assuming New Post

Beginning a New Study or Education
Commencing New Business
Debt Collection
Disengage or Dissolve Arrangement
Marriages
Meeting Friends/ Networking
Moving House
Prayers and Worshiping
Putting Up Roof Beams
Seeking Medical Treatment
Signing Contracts or Agreements
Trading
Traveling
Constructing Drains
Groundbreaking
Renovations

SUCCESS

JY DONG GONG RATING EXCELLENT

YEAR

()
1

XUAN KONG
DA GUA HE TU

MONTH

WaterSnake Year 12th Month 1st Day

DAY OFFICER

TODAY'S FOUR PILLARS

()
2

Wednesday

Earthly Storage
Greater Red Embrace
Happy Spirit
Heavenly Noble
Heavenly Virtue Combo
Jade House
Monthly Virtue
Three Harmony
Duke Punishment
Earth Forbid
Flying Chaste
Four Major Graves
Heaven and Earth Shifting Sha
Knife Block

Robbery Sha

Peach Blossom

Day
Breaker

Auspicious

NW

1 THE MONTHLY STAR

Inauspicious

Avoid

NE
Suit

SW

9 THE DAILY STAR

MONTHLY AUXILIARY STARS

Heavenly
Path

Heavenly
Virtue

Heavenly
Virtue
Combo

SE

Monthly
Virtue

SE3

Monthly
Virtue
Combo

SW3

Monthly
Emptiness

N1

Yang
Nobleman

S3

Yin
Nobleman

S1

Flying
Flying
Heavenly
Heavenly
Wealth Horse

SW2

SE2

Great
Sun

North

Great
Moon

North

NE1

N2

HOUR STARS
11pm-12.59am

()
2

Metal
Rat

1am-2.59am

()
1

Metal

Ox
3

Increasing

Dimming Light

Green
Dragon

Heavenly
Officer
Bright Hall

3am-4.59am

()
9

Water
Tiger

Fellowship

Day Horse

Day Breaker

5am-6.59am

()
8

Water
Rabbit

Marrying
Maiden

Heavenly
Noble
Road
Emptiness

7am-8.59am

()
3

Wood
Dragon

9am-10.59am

Wood
Snake

11am-12.59pm

()
4

Fire

Horse
3

Waiting

Great
Exceeding

Opposition

Prosperity
Star
Golden Lock

()

Happy Spirit

White Tiger

Heavenly
Noble
Day
Combine

1pm-2.59pm

()
6

Fire
Goat

Poison

Heavenly
Officer
Jade Hall

3pm-4.59pm

()

Earth
Monkey

5pm-6.59pm

()
3

Earth
Rooster

()
9

Metal
Dog

Dispersing

Travelling

Stagnation

Day
Establish
Non Eligible
Day

Nobleman Rising

7pm-8.59pm

Black
Tortoise

Life
Governor
Group
Emptiness

9pm-10.59pm

()
7

Metal
Pig

Alliance

Day Horse

Group
Emptiness

Nobleman Rising

:
Yin Noble

:
Yang Noble

HOROSCOPE FORECAST
BEST

RAT

OX

AVERAGE

TIGER

BAD

AVERAGE

RABBIT

BEST

DRAGON

SNAKE

BEST

HORSE

BAD

AVERAGE

GOAT

BEST

MONKEY

AVERAGE

ROOSTER

DOG

BAD

AVERAGE

PIG

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HOUR

DAY

Water
Rat

Water
Rooster

XUAN KONG
DA GUA HE TU

Wood
Dog

Wood
Rat

()
8

Metal
Rooster

Earth

Earth
Dragon

Obstruction

Fire
Rabbit

METAL OF THE
SWORD

CONFLICT DIRECTION

EAST

HAPPINESS DIRECTION

SOUTHEAST

WEALTH DIRECTION

WEST

FIVE GHOST DIRECTION

SOUTHWEST

DAY BREAKER

RABBIT
SPECIAL INFO

Earth
Rabbit

Decreasing

SE2

Regulate

Age: 27

SUIT & AVOID

COLDNESS AND DEFROSTING DAY

FIRE STAR DAY
LESSER RED EMBRACE DAY

()
7

Tread

W3

DIPPER

NA YIN

Eliminating

()
6

Lesser Exceeding

BRIGHT HALL

28 CONSTELLATIONS

CLASHING PILLARS

()
9

NW1

Water
Snake

COMBINATION
PILLAR

YELLOW & BLACK BELT

()
4

Gradual Progress

XUAN KONG DA
GUA COMBO 10

()
7

Age: 15

SE

DAY STARS

Assuming New Post

Commencing New Business
Constructing Drains
Debt Collection
Disengage or Dissolve Arrangement
Financial Activities / Investment
Groundbreaking
Marriages
Meeting Friends/ Networking
Moving House
Putting Up Roof Beams
Renovations
Seeking Medical Treatment
Signing Contracts or Agreements
Trading
Traveling

RECEIVE

JY DONG GONG RATING INAUSPICIOUS

YEAR

()
1

Thunder

()
2

MONTH

WaterSnake Year 12th Month 2nd Day

DAY OFFICER

TODAY'S FOUR PILLARS

()
8

Thursday

Duke Virtue Combo

Earthly Storage
Gold Hall
Heavenly Noble
Monthly Wealth
Broken Pieces
Double Funeral
Eight Seats
Grappling Silk
Great Sha
Ignorant Class
Knife Block
Lesser Red Embrace
River Star
Sky Dog Day Hour
Spirit Separator
Volumous Day

Day
Breaker

SW

Peach Blossom

Robbery Sha

NE
Suit

Avoid

Auspicious

NW

1 THE MONTHLY STAR

Inauspicious

1 THE DAILY STAR

MONTHLY AUXILIARY STARS

Heavenly
Path

Heavenly
Virtue

Heavenly
Virtue
Combo

SE

Monthly
Virtue

SE3

Monthly
Virtue
Combo

SW3

Monthly
Emptiness

N1

Yang
Nobleman

S3

Yin
Nobleman

S1

SE2

Flying
Flying
Heavenly
Heavenly
Wealth Horse

SW2

Great
Sun

Middle

Great
Moon

North

NE1

N2

HOUR STARS
11pm-12.59am

()
8

Water
Rat

1am-2.59am

Water
Ox

3am-4.59am

()
7

Wood

Tiger
9

Beauty

Accomplished

Thunder

Day Wealth

Road
Emptiness

()

Road
Emptiness
Grappling
Hook

Green
Dragon

5am-6.59am

()
1

Wood
Rabbit

7am-8.59am

Fire
Dragon

9am-10.59am

()
2

Fire
Snake

Marsh

Small Livestock

Arriving

Prosperity
Star
Day Breaker

()

Day
Combine
Heavenly
Punishment

11am-12.59pm

()
3

Earth
Horse

1pm-2.59pm

Earth
Goat

The Cauldron

Golden Lock
Heavenly

Noble
Red Phoenix

()

3pm-4.59pm

()
7

Metal
Monkey

Rising

Water

Precious
Light
Non Eligible
Day

5pm-6.59pm

()
8

Metal
Rooster

Lesser
Exceeding

White Tiger

Nobleman Rising

Day
Establish
Day
Punishment

7pm-8.59pm

()
4

Water
Dog

9pm-10.59pm

Water
Pig

Gathering

Heavenly
Officer
Group
Emptiness

()

Peel

Day Horse

Group
Emptiness

Nobleman Rising

:
Yang Noble

:
Yin Noble

HOROSCOPE FORECAST
AVERAGE

RAT

OX

BEST

AVERAGE
TIGER

RABBIT

BAD

BEST
DRAGON

SNAKE

BEST

AVERAGE
HORSE

GOAT

BAD

AVERAGE
MONKEY

BEST

ROOSTER

AVERAGE
DOG

PIG

BAD

3January2014

Friday

WaterSnake Year 12th Month 3rd Day

DAY OFFICER

TODAY'S FOUR PILLARS

HOUR

DAY

()
1

Wood
Rat

()
7

Wood
Dog

XUAN KONG DA
GUA COMBO 10

()
2

Water
Rooster

Earth
Rooster

Earth
Rabbit

Gradual Progress

Metal
Dragon

NORTH

HAPPINESS DIRECTION

NORTHEAST

WEALTH DIRECTION

SOUTHEAST

FIVE GHOST DIRECTION

SOUTHEAST

DAY BREAKER

DRAGON
SPECIAL INFO

()
9

Earth
Dragon

Regulate

W3

CONFLICT DIRECTION

EMPTINESS DAY

Travelling

NW1

FIRE FROM THE

MOUNTAIN

Eliminating

()
1

OX

NA YIN

CLASHING PILLARS

()
7

Earth

COMBINATION
PILLAR

()
3

Water
Snake

Obstruction

HEAVENLY PUNISHMENT

28 CONSTELLATIONS

()
4

Earth

Wood
Rat

YELLOW & BLACK BELT

YEAR

()
1

XUAN KONG
DA GUA HE TU

MONTH

Unity

E3

Tread

Age: 14

SUIT & AVOID

Age: 26

SE

DAY STARS

Beginning a New Study or Education

Constructing Drains
Disengage or Dissolve Arrangement
Groundbreaking
Meeting Friends/ Networking
Prayers and Worshiping
Putting Up Roof Beams
Renovations
Assuming New Post
Commencing New Business
Debt Collection
Financial Activities / Investment
Marriages
Moving House
Seeking Medical Treatment
Signing Contracts or Agreements
Trading
Traveling

OPEN

JY DONG GONG RATING AUSPICIOUS

S
Day
Breaker

Duke Branch Virtue

Greater Red Embrace
Life Generating
Monthly Benevolence
Death Charm
Earth Fear
Emptiness
Sitting Army
Sky Dog Day Hour
Wilderness

Peach Blossom

Robbery Sha

NE
Suit

SW

Avoid

Auspicious

NW

1 THE MONTHLY STAR

Inauspicious

2 THE DAILY STAR

MONTHLY AUXILIARY STARS

Heavenly
Path

Heavenly
Virtue

Heavenly
Virtue
Combo

SE

Monthly
Virtue

SE3

Monthly
Virtue
Combo

SW3

Monthly
Emptiness

N1

Yang
Nobleman

S3

Yin
Nobleman

S1

Flying
Flying
Heavenly
Heavenly
Wealth Horse

NW2

NW2

Great
Sun

North

Great
Moon

West

NE1

N2

HOUR STARS
11pm-12.59am

()
1

Wood
Rat

1am-2.59am

()
3

Wood

3am-4.59am

()
2

Fire

Ox
6

Tiger
4

Earth

Biting

Family

Sky Jail

()

Fire
Rabbit

7am-8.59am

Day
Combine
Grappling
Hook

()
9

Earth
Dragon

9am-10.59am

()
8

Earth
Snake

Tread

Great Strength

Decreasing

Day Wealth

Happy Spirit

Heavenly
Noble
Black
Tortoise

5am-6.59am

Bright Hall
Green

Dragon
Day Breaker

11am-12.59pm

()
8

Metal
Horse

Consistency

Heavenly
Punishment
Non Eligible
Day

1pm-2.59pm

()
9

Metal
Goat

3pm-4.59pm

Water
Monkey

5pm-6.59pm

()
2

Water
Rooster

Officer

Gradual
Progress

Litigation

Heavenly
Noble
Day
Punishment

()

Day Horse

Road
Emptiness

Heavenly
Officer
Group
Emptiness

7pm-8.59pm

()
7

Wood
Dog

Obstruction

Green
Dragon
White Tiger

Nobleman Rising

9pm-10.59pm

()
3

Wood
Pig

Advancement

Jade Hall

Nobleman Rising

:
Yang Noble

:
Yin Noble

HOROSCOPE FORECAST
BAD

RAT

OX

AVERAGE

TIGER

BEST

BEST

RABBIT

BAD

DRAGON

AVERAGE

SNAKE

HORSE

BEST

AVERAGE

GOAT

BAD

MONKEY

AVERAGE

ROOSTER

DOG

BEST

AVERAGE

PIG