A Feng Shui salt cure is a simple, powerful remedy made from salt, water, and six Chinese coins placed in a glass jar to neutralise the negative effects of inauspicious flying stars. Whether you’re setting up a permanent salt cure for the year or a movable one for the monthly stars, this guide walks you through exactly how to make one, where to place it, and how to safely dispose of it.
What Is a Feng Shui Salt Cure and Why Does It Work?
A salt cure is one of the most widely used remedies in Flying Star Feng Shui (also known as Xuan Kong Feng Shui). Its purpose is to absorb and neutralise negative Qi (energy) generated by inauspicious stars that rotate into different sectors of your home or workspace each year and month.
Salt has been used for purification and protection across cultures for thousands of years. In Feng Shui practice, combining salt with the metal energy of Chinese coins creates a remedy that draws in, traps, and neutralises the negative energy of these stars before it can affect the occupants of the space.
Permanent vs. Movable Salt Cure: What’s the Difference?
Before making your salt cure, it’s important to know which type you need. Because the two serve different purposes and are handled differently.
a. Permanent Salt Cure (for Annual Flying Stars)
A permanent salt cure is set up once at the beginning of the Feng Shui year (typically early February, aligned with the Solar New Year) and left untouched for the entire year.
Once placed, you do not move it or touch it until it is time to dispose of it at year’s end. It remains in the same sector of your home for the full 12 months.
b. Movable Salt Cure (for Monthly Flying Stars)
A movable salt cure which shift position every month. Because the monthly stars change location each month, this cure needs to be relocated accordingly. Always using gloves when handling it.
What You Need to Make a Salt Cure
Gather these materials before you begin:
- 1 clear glass jar (a wide-mouth mason jar is ideal. It should be glass, not plastic)
- Coarse rock salt or sea salt (enough to fill the jar)
- 6 Chinese I-Ching coins (with a square hole in the centre; traditionally used in Feng Shui for their metal energy)
- Water (to fill the jar after adding the salt and coins)
- Gloves (non-negotiable. Never touch the cure with bare hands)
How to Make a Salt Cure: Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to assemble your salt cure correctly.
Step 1: Put On Your Gloves
Before touching anything, put on your gloves. This is one of the most important rules of making a salt cure. The cure will absorb and hold negative energy, you do not want to transfer that energy to yourself through direct skin contact, nor introduce your own personal energy into the cure.
Step 2: Fill the Jar With Salt
Pour coarse salt into the jar, covering the coins completely. Fill it generously, the salt is the primary absorbing agent of the cure.
Step 3: Arrange Six Coins on top of the salt
Place the six Chinese coins at the top of the salt in the jar.
Step 4: Add Water
Slowly fill the jar with water until it nearly reaches the top, leaving just a small gap. The water activates the salt cure, allowing it to begin working energetically. Do not place a lid on the jar. The cure must remain open to function correctly.
Step 5: Place It in the Affected Sector
Carry the jar (with gloves still on) to the sector of your home where the negative flying star has landed. Position it discreetly on a shelf, in a corner, or tucked away, but always in the open air, never inside a cupboard or enclosed space.
Signs Your Salt Cure Is Working
Once your salt cure is in place, you may notice:
- Salt crystallising around the rim or on the surface of the jar
- The water level dropping over time
- Discolouration of the water or salt
These are all positive signs. They indicate that the cure is actively absorbing negative Qi from the environment. There is no need to top up the water or disturb the cure, simply let it do its work.
How to Handle Your Salt Cure: The Rules You Must Follow
Always Wear Gloves
Whether you’re setting up, relocating (for a monthly cure), or disposing of a salt cure, always wear gloves. Never handle the jar, coins, or water with bare skin.
Move Monthly Cures With Care
For the movable salt cure, you can pick it up and relocate it each month as the monthly stars change position. Gloves on, move it gently, and place it in the new sector.
Dispose of the Water Outside
When it’s time to dispose of your salt cure and water remains in the jar, do not pour it down your sink or toilet. The water has absorbed negative energy, and tipping it into your household plumbing risks redistributing that energy back through your home. Instead, take the jar outside and pour the water into the ground or a storm drain.
Throw the Entire Thing Away. No Exceptions.
When disposing of a salt cure, the whole jar goes in the bin: salt, water, coins, and all. Do not attempt to clean and reuse the coins. Do not reuse the jar. Every component has absorbed negative energy during its time in use, and reintroducing any of it into a new cure defeats the purpose entirely. Always start completely fresh.
When and Where to Place a Salt Cure
The exact placement of your salt cure depends on which sector of your home the inauspicious flying star has landed in for that year or month. You will need to consult a current annual or monthly Feng Shui flying star chart to identify the correct sector.
For annual cures: Set up at the start of the Feng Shui Solar New Year (approximately 4th February each year).
For monthly cures: Update the position each month as the monthly stars rotate. The monthly stars change at the start of each solar month.
Affected sectors can include any room: bedrooms, living rooms, home offices, entryways, or kitchens. Wherever the star falls, that’s where your salt cure belongs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Salt Cures
Q: Can I use any type of salt for a Feng Shui salt cure?
A: Coarse rock salt or sea salt is recommended. Avoid fine table salt if possible, as coarser salt is traditionally preferred for its more potent absorbing qualities.
Q: What happens if I accidentally touch the salt cure without gloves?
A: Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Going forward, always keep a pair of gloves nearby so you’re never tempted to handle it bare-handed.
Q: Can I place the salt cure in a bedroom?
A: Yes. If the inauspicious flying star has landed in the sector where your bedroom sits, placing the salt cure there is appropriate. Some practitioners prefer to position it away from the bed itself — on a dresser or shelf is fine.
Q: How often should I replace my salt cure?
A: The permanent (annual) salt cure should be replaced once a year. The movable salt cure should be replaced whenever it is relocated monthly, or at minimum when it appears heavily crystallised or discoloured.
Q: Do I need both a permanent and movable salt cure?
A: You can use one or both depending on your Feng Shui practice. Many practitioners use the permanent cure for the annual stars and add a movable cure to target the monthly stars as an extra layer of protection.
Q: Can I buy a salt cure instead of making my own?
A: Yes, pre-made salt cures are available. However, making your own allows you to set it up with intention and ensure every component is fresh and correctly assembled.
Summary: How to Make a Salt Cure in 5 Steps
- Put on your gloves
- Fill the jar with coarse salt
- Place 6 Chinese coins on top of the salt in the jar
- Add water almost to the top. Leave it uncovered
- Place it in the sector of your home affected by the inauspicious flying star
Remember: never use bare hands, dispose of water outside, and always start fresh when replacing your cure. Follow these rules and your salt cure will work quietly and effectively to protect your space all year long.
Happy curing! 🧂✨
