The "Three Killings," also known as "San Sha," are considered highly inauspicious in many date-selection practices. The Three Killings are described as an invisible sharp blade that can harm people without them realizing it. The "Eternal Fortune Book" states: "The Three Killings are a subset of the Grand Duke's energy. Each year, they occupy the directions associated with termination, embryonic energy, and nourishment: termination represents robbery killing, embryonic represents disaster killing, and nourishment represents yearly killing." Hence, the Three Killings are essentially a combination of robbery killing, disaster killing, and yearly killing. Below, Master Longhu from Longhu Mountain explains in detail how to neutralize the Three Killings and which items are most effective for this purpose.
Neutralizing the Three Killings
The Three Killings are spirits of yin-yang toxins; they can be faced but not sat upon. The first is robbery killing, the second is disaster killing, and the third is yearly killing. They can be subdued using the sound of the elements or by wood. Deities like Tian De, Tian Dao, Tian He Zun Di, Sun Chasing the Killings, Lu Ma Gui Ren, and the Three Marvels can transform these energies into beneficial forces. For example, in the Year of Jiazi, the killing energy is in the southeast, south, and southwest directions. Using the Five Tigers' Yuan Dun method, the element corresponding to Ji Si is wood, and the elements corresponding to Geng Wu and Xin Wei are earth, which can be used to control the energy. The "Book of Accordances" says: "The Three Killings can be controlled; they should be timed with their periods of dormancy and countered using the harmonious combination of the three energies and auspicious stars. If one must build on the direction of the Three Killings, start from the auspicious direction and work through to the area of virtue, avoiding solo work on the Three Killings' direction."
If the main door is afflicted by the Three Killings, placing three Qilin statues can turn misfortune into fortune. Using two or one will have a lesser effect. Additionally, placing a lion statue can also neutralize the Three Killings, but due to the lion's aggressive nature, it should only be placed outdoors. Lions are more suitable for offices and shops rather than private residences.
Method Two for Neutralizing the Three Killings
The Three Killings refer to robbery killing, disaster killing, and yearly killing. Since ancient times, practitioners of Yi and Feng Shui have believed that these energies are highly detrimental, causing various misfortunes and adversities. It is crucial to avoid them. If the main entrance or bedroom door faces the direction of the Three Killings, the household will likely experience some form of misfortune. If the homeowner's luck is particularly bad that year, extra caution is necessary.
Annual Positions of the Three Killings
- Years of Shen, Zi, and Chen: The Three Killings are in the south (Si, Wu, Wei directions).
- Years of Yin, Wu, and Xu: The Three Killings are in the north (Hai, Zi, Chou directions).
- Years of Si, You, and Chou: The Three Killings are in the east (Yin, Mao, Chen directions).
- Years of Hai, Mao, and Wei: The Three Killings are in the west (Shen, You, Xu directions).
For example, in a Chou year, doors located in the northeast, east, and southeast will be affected by the Three Killings. The Chinese zodiac signs are: Zi (Rat), Chou (Ox), Yin (Tiger), Mao (Rabbit), Chen (Dragon), Si (Snake), Wu (Horse), Wei (Goat), Shen (Monkey), You (Rooster), Xu (Dog), and Hai (Pig).
Rhymes for the Three Killings:
- Shen, Zi, Chen years in the south
- Yin, Wu, Xu years in the north
- Hai, Mao, Wei years in the west
- Si, You, Chou years in the east
For example, in Shen, Zi, and Chen years, the horse is in Yin. In Yin, Wu, and Xu years, the horse is in Shen. In Si, You, and Chou years, the horse is in Hai. In Hai, Mao, and Wei years, the horse is in Si.
Adverse Effects of the Three Killings
- Main Door: If located in this position, it affects the whole family.
- Master Bedroom: Affects the male and female heads of the household.
- Children's Room: Affects the children.
- Kitchen: Affects health.
Although the direction of the Three Killings changes annually, which might cause concern, the positions of the main door can be neutralized.
Neutralizing the Three Killings
Although sitting in the direction of the Three Killings can bring bad luck, facing the Three Killings while sitting can turn misfortune into fortune, boosting wealth and avoiding disasters. Feng Shui practitioners say: "The Three Killings' position should be faced, not sat upon."
The most effective auspicious items for neutralizing the Three Killings and the Five Yellow should be made of true copper, such as blessed copper coins and copper gourds.
Neutralizing Harmful Influences in the Eight Characters (Ba Zi)
To neutralize harmful influences in the Ba Zi, believers provide their birth date, name, and photo. A Taoist priest will analyze the harmful influences in the believer's destiny and then perform customized rituals, Feng Shui adjustments, and create talismans to cleanse negative energies effectively. Harmful influences such as disaster killing, robbery killing, Ten Evils, Yin-Yang errors, void, solitary stars, death gods, the Four Wastes, Yang Blades, original depletion, hooks, nets, locks, child spirits, blood blades, flying blades, land turning, funeral guests, mourning, floating reds, and other inauspicious influences can be resolved using these methods. Followers provide their name, birth date, and address for this process.
