I-Ching Coins for Rock Salt Metal Remedy
Traditional Chinese Coin Sets for Classical Feng Shui Flying Star Applications
In Classical Feng Shui, the relationship between the Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water — forms an important foundation for understanding the movement and interaction of energy within a space.
The Rock Salt Metal Remedy, also known as a Salt Water Cure, is a traditional arrangement used in certain Flying Star Feng Shui practices to address the influences associated with the #5 Yellow Star and #2 Black Star.
These specially assembled I-Ching coin sets provide the coin combinations used in two different traditional arrangements. Each set is supplied with a specific number of brass-coloured and silver-coloured Chinese-style coins, ready to be incorporated into a Rock Salt Metal Remedy.
Understanding the Flying Stars
The #5 Yellow Star — Five Yellow (五黃)
The #5 Yellow Star is traditionally associated with the Earth Element and is regarded in Flying Star Feng Shui as one of the more challenging stars, particularly in relation to obstacles, instability and misfortune.
In Five Element theory, Metal weakens Earth through the draining relationship in the productive cycle. For this reason, Metal-based arrangements are traditionally employed when addressing the #5 Yellow influence.
The #5 Yellow Coin Set contains:
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6 brass-coloured I-Ching coins
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1 silver-coloured I-Ching coin
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Total: 7 coins
This combination is intended for preparing a Rock Salt Metal Remedy associated with the #5 Yellow Star.
The #2 Black Star — Two Black (二黑)
The #2 Black Star is another Earth-associated Flying Star. In traditional interpretations, it is particularly connected with illness and health-related concerns.
Classical Flying Star practice may employ Metal Element arrangements to weaken the Earth influence of this star. The Rock Salt Metal Remedy is one such traditional application.
The #2 Black Coin Set contains:
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9 brass-coloured I-Ching coins
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4 silver-coloured I-Ching coins
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Total: 13 coins
This combination is intended for preparing a Rock Salt Metal Remedy associated with the #2 Black Star.
These associations belong to traditional Feng Shui theory and should not be interpreted as medical claims or guarantees of particular outcomes.
The Significance of I-Ching Coins
Traditional Chinese cash coins are recognised by their distinctive circular form and square central opening.
Within Chinese cosmological symbolism, the circle represents Heaven, while the square represents Earth. Together, these shapes express the relationship between Heaven and Earth, an important concept in traditional Chinese philosophy.
In Feng Shui, coins are frequently incorporated into Metal Element arrangements. Their use is based on both their material association with Metal and the symbolic principles of traditional Chinese cosmology.
Why Is the Number Six Significant?
The number six is associated with the Qian (乾) trigram in the Later Heaven Bagua, representing Heaven and the Metal Element.
This connection helps explain the traditional use of six coins in certain Metal-based Feng Shui arrangements.
The specific coin quantities in these two sets follow the configurations supplied for their respective Rock Salt Metal Remedy applications.
How to Prepare a Rock Salt Metal Remedy
The coins are one component of the arrangement. You will also need a suitable container, white rock salt, water and a protective base.
Additional materials required — not included:
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A sturdy glass bowl or suitable open container
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White rock salt
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Water
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A waterproof protective tray or mat
For reference, the original preparation instructions suggest a bowl approximately 22.9 cm in diameter and 20 cm high, with approximately 4 kg of white rock salt. These quantities are illustrative and depend on the actual container used.
Traditional Preparation Method
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Prepare the container. Choose a sturdy, open container and position it on a waterproof protective tray.
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Add the rock salt. Fill approximately three-quarters of the container with white rock salt.
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Arrange the coins. Place the coins from your selected set on the surface of the salt. In the traditional method supplied with these sets, the face bearing four Chinese characters is positioned upwards.
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Add water. Carefully pour in water until it reaches approximately the level of the salt.
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Position the arrangement. Place it in the location identified for the relevant Flying Star influence according to your Feng Shui assessment.
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Observe and maintain. Water may gradually evaporate, and salt crystals may form around the container. Follow your practitioner's preferred maintenance and replacement method.
Important: Salt water can damage furniture, flooring and metal surfaces. Keep the arrangement stable, away from children and pets, and use a waterproof protective tray. Avoid handling any liquid or crystals that have spilled onto surrounding surfaces without appropriate care.
Placement and Replacement
In Classical Feng Shui, Flying Star influences are assessed according to the building's natal chart and, where relevant, annual or other time-based star movements.
The appropriate location for a Rock Salt Metal Remedy should therefore be determined through a considered Feng Shui assessment rather than assuming that the same placement is suitable for every home.
Traditional practitioners may replace these arrangements when significant salt crystallisation develops or when reviewing annual Feng Shui placements around Li Chun, the beginning of spring in the Chinese solar calendar, usually occurring around 4 February.
When replacing an arrangement, dispose of the used salt and water carefully. Do not reuse coins that have become significantly corroded or deteriorated.
Did You Know?
The Rock Salt Metal Remedy is an interesting example of how Classical Feng Shui applies the Five Elements through the interaction of materials rather than relying solely on decorative symbolism.
The coins represent the Metal component of the arrangement, while salt and water are incorporated according to the traditional method.
It is this relationship between elemental theory, the Flying Stars and the physical arrangement that distinguishes the Rock Salt Metal Remedy from an ordinary decorative display of Chinese coins.
Product Details
Product: I-Ching Coins for Rock Salt Metal Remedy
Available variations:
#5 Yellow Star Set
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6 brass-coloured coins
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1 silver-coloured coin
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Total: 7 coins
#2 Black Star Set
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9 brass-coloured coins
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4 silver-coloured coins
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Total: 13 coins
Design: Traditional Chinese-style round coins with square central openings
Application: Traditional Rock Salt Metal Remedy preparation
Please note: Coins only. Bowl, rock salt, water and protective mat are not included.
FS Galleria presents objects and materials associated with traditional Chinese culture and Classical Feng Shui practice. The information provided is educational and reflects traditional interpretations. Feng Shui applications do not replace professional medical, financial or other advice.