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紫微斗数 Aloysius Han February 18, 2009

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Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Narrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Original Texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 The Twelve Domains 2.1 The Destiny Court 命宫and Body Court 2.1.1 Destiny Court 命宫 . . . . . . . . 2.1.2 Body Court 身宫 . . . . . . . . . 2.2 The Brothers Court 兄弟宫 . . . . . . . 2.3 The Wealth Court 财昂宫 . . . . . . . . 2.4 The Career Court 官禄宫 . . . . . . . . 2.5 The Children Court 子女宫 . . . . . . . 2.6 The Health Court 疾厄宫 . . . . . . . . 2.7 The Karma Court 福德宫 . . . . . . . . 2.8 The Parents Court 父母宫 . . . . . . . . 2.9 The Peers Court 仆役宫 . . . . . . . . . 2.10 The Property Court 田宅宫 . . . . . . . 2.11 The Spouse Court 夫妻宫 . . . . . . . . 2.12 The Travel Court 迁移宫 . . . . . . . . . 2.13 Court Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14 Comprehensive Trends . . . . . . . . . 2.15 Wealth Level Analysis . . . . . . . . . .

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3 Setting Up the Chart 3.1 Birth Date . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Life/Body Court . . . . . . . 3.3 Listing the 12 Palaces . . . . 3.4 Court Stem . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Wu Xing Ju . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 Chart Zi Wei Star . . . . . . . 3.7 Chart Zi Wei Series . . . . . 3.8 Chart Tian Fu Series . . . . 3.9 Chart Stars by Hour . . . . . 3.10 Chart Stars by Month . . . . 3.11 Chart Stars by Day . . . . . 3.12 Chart Stars by Year Stem . . 3.13 Chart Stars by Year Branch 3.14 Bo Shi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 Chang Sheng . . . . . . . . . 3.16 Chart Jie Kong . . . . . . . . 3.17 Chart Xun Kong . . . . . . .

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CONTENTS 3.18 Chart Shang Shi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.19 Ming Zhu and Shen Zhu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 The Fourteen Major Stars 4.1 紫微- Emperor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.1 What 紫微can mean in other courts 4.2 Tian Xiang - Prime Minister . . . . . . . . 4.3 Tian Ji - Heavenly Machine . . . . . . . . . 4.3.1 Siblings Domain 兄弟宫 . . . . . . . 4.3.2 Peers Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.3 Parents Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.4 Karma Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.5 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.6 Health Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.7 Marriage Domain 夫妻宫 . . . . . . . 4.3.8 Properties Court . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.9 Career Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.10Travel Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.11Wealth Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 Tian Fu - Heavenly Treasury . . . . . . . . 4.4.1 Siblings Domain 兄弟宫 . . . . . . . 4.4.2 Marriage Domain 夫妻宫 . . . . . . . 4.4.3 Children Domain 子女宫 . . . . . . . 4.4.4 Wealth Domain 财昂宫 . . . . . . . . 4.4.5 Health Domain 疾厄宫 . . . . . . . . 4.4.6 Travel Domain 迁移宫 . . . . . . . . 4.4.7 Peers Domain 仆役宫 . . . . . . . . . 4.4.8 Career Domain 官禄宫 . . . . . . . . 4.4.9 Properties Domain 田宅宫 . . . . . . 4.4.10Happiness Domain 福德宫 . . . . . . 4.4.11Parents Domain 父母宫 . . . . . . . 4.5 贪狼- Greedy Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5.1 Siblings Domain 兄弟宫 . . . . . . . 4.5.2 Marriage Domain 夫妻宫 . . . . . . . 4.5.3 Children Domain 子女宫 . . . . . . . 4.5.4 Wealth Domain 财昂宫 . . . . . . . . 4.5.5 Health Domain 疾厄宫 . . . . . . . . 4.5.6 Travel Domain 迁移宫 . . . . . . . . 4.5.7 Peers Domain 仆役宫 . . . . . . . . . 4.5.8 Career Domain 官禄宫 . . . . . . . . 4.5.9 Properties Domain 田宅宫 . . . . . . 4.5.10Happiness Domain 福德宫 . . . . . . 4.5.11Parents Domain 父母宫 . . . . . . . 4.6 巨门- Great Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6.1 Brothers Court . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6.2 Peers Court 仆役宫 . . . . . . . . . . 4.6.3 Parents Court 父母宫 . . . . . . . . . 4.6.4 Karma Court 福德宫 . . . . . . . . . 4.6.5 Children Domain 子女宫 . . . . . . . 4.6.6 Health Court 疾厄宫 . . . . . . . . . 4.6.7 Spouse Court 夫妻宫 . . . . . . . . . 4.6.8 Properties Court 田宅宫 . . . . . . . 4.6.9 Career Court 官禄宫 . . . . . . . . . 4.6.10Travel Court 迁移宫 . . . . . . . . .

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CONTENTS 4.6.11Wealth Court 财昂宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 武曲- General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.1 Brothers Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.2 Peers Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.3 Parents Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.4 Karma Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.5 Children Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.6 Health Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.7 Spouse Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.8 Properties Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.9 Career Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.10Travel Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.11Wealth Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 Lian Zhen - Propriety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8.1 What Lian Zhen can mean in other courts 4.9 Tai Yang - Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.1 Siblings Domain 兄弟宫 . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.2 Marriage Domain 夫妻宫 . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.3 Children Domain 子女宫 . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.4 Wealth Domain 财昂宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.5 Health Domain 疾厄宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.6 Travel Domain 迁移宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.7 Peers Domain 仆役宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.8 Career Domain 官禄宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.9 Properties Domain 田宅宫 . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.10Happiness Domain 福德宫 . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.11Parents Domain 父母宫 . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 Tai Yin - Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.1Siblings Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.2Peers Court 仆役宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.3Parents Court 父母宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.4Karma Court 福德宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.5Children 子女宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.6Health Court 疾厄宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.7Spouse Court 夫妻宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.8Properties Court 田宅宫 . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.9Career Court 官禄宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.10 T ravel Court 迁移宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.11 Wealth Court 财昂宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 Tian Liang - Heavenly Sage, Wise Counsel . . . . 4.11.1What 天梁can mean in other courts . . . . 4.11.2Brothers Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.3Peers Court 仆役宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.4Parents Court 父母宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.5Karma Court 福德宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.6Children Court 子女宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.7Health Court 疾厄宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.8Spouse Court 夫妻宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.9Properties Court 田宅宫 . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.10 Career Court 官禄宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.11 T ravel Court 迁移宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.12 Wealth Court 财昂宫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Tian Tong - Pleasure Seeker . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12.1Siblings Domain 兄弟宫 . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 1

Introduction We will step through an actual analysis to see how these energies blend and how they relate to one another. There are about 115 stars used in Zi Wei Do Shu! These are not actual stars, but mathematical symbols used to represent different energies that transit through our lives. 14 of these are considered major stars, and have more impact than the others. A very amusing story that makes the “stars” come to life in legend can be found at this link: http://www.geocities.com/ziwei_doushu/wa... Called “Waltzing with the Stars”, it is a fascinating story giving personality to each of the major star influences. Note that you will find that every school of thought names the stars differently, but the meaning remains the same. You should be able to recognize each by their energies and descriptions. 1. Zi Wei Dou Shu 1, Beginning Class, Part 1: • Introduction. • How to set up a Zi Wei Dou Shu chart. • The Twelve Palace Categories and their interpretation. • You can begin to interpret the chart, but this preliminary information about the subject is not extensive. However, the information in this class is the foundation for everything that follows. 2. Zi Wei Dou Shu 2, Beginning Class, Part 2: • How to calculate the Fourteen Major Stars and their interpretation • At the end of this class you will have a good picture of the personality of the subject of the chart and his overall circumstances. However, the picture is painted with broad strokes and does not yet have every detail. 3. Zi Wei Dou Shu 3, Intermediate Class: • How to calculate 75 other stars that sit in the lifetime chart, and their interpretation. • At the end of this class you will have a very clear and detailed picture of the personality of the subject of the chart and his overall circumstances. However, the picture does not yet involve predicting events or changes over time. 11

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4. Zi Wei Dou Shu 4, Advanced Class, Part 1: • This class discusses the element of time, including: • The Large Cycle (changes in luck over ten year periods of time) • The Small Cycle (changes in luck for each year based on age) • The Current Year (the influence of the current year, including stars that change each year) • Monthly predictions • At the end of this class you will know how to characterize different periods of time for the subject of the chart and how to predict events in their life. 5. Zi Wei Dou Shu 5, Advanced Class, Part 2: • This class uses case studies to illustrate how to read a chart and make predictions. Some of our case studies have dramatic events such as a murder, a fathers suicide, or a brain aneurism. Others are more routine, yet the kind of information your clients will ask you: heartbreak and divorce, the prognosis for a cancer patient, the suitability of buying investment property, etc. There will also be a few special charts: someone who is likely to make great spiritual growth in the next ten years, or a chart that shows tremendous opportunity and potential.

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History

http://www.absolutelyfengshui.com/library/brief-history-of-zi-wei-dou-shu-1.php The few oldest civilisations in the world had all developed some form of astrology from the study of astronomy, as our ancestors realised that planetary movements do influence the destiny of human kind. The original Chinese astrology methodologies, however, did not flourish well like their western counterparts, because Chinese rulers from as early as the Chunqiu period (777-476 B.C.) had forbade their wide spread practice for fear of uprisings. The only form of Chinese astrology that managed to grow was Wuxing (the Five Stars Method) but it was not refined at all when compared to Western astrology methodologies (including Verdic, of course) that have developed uninterrupted. Wuxing first uses Ganzhi (Stem/Branch) to build four pillars from year, month, day and hour of birth, then studies the positions of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, together with the sun and the moon, in four sectors, to read the four pillars. Hence, Wuxing is also called Qizheng Siyu (Seven Stars and Four Sectors). The Ziping Method (Bazi Method, or the Four Pillars Method) was refined from the first part of Wuxing, using the four pillars of birth, but ignoring totally the reliance of planetary movements. Although the Ziping Method finally gained ground over Wuxing after further refinements during the Tang Dynasty by Master Li Xuzhong, and later, Master Xu Ziping, it is not able to provide certain specifics in reading like Wu Xing because of its different approach. It was said that a new methodology was created at that time, that was able to provide more details in reading, to compete with Ziping in place of Wuxing. This new method was call the Eighteen Flying Stars (Shiba Feixing) and it is the first time the phrase Ziwei appeared in a destiny analysis methodology. While some like to take Shiba Feixing as a form of Ziwei Doushu, which, in fact, was created later, they are not the same. Ziwei Doushu appeared in the Song Dynasty and it is much more dynamic and detailed than Shiba Feixing. As the name implies, again, Shiba Feixing uses only 18 stars in addition to Ziwei, while Ziwei Doushu employs 120 stars in addition to Ziwei, and the former does not provide reading in periodic luck,

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while Ziwei Doushu goes all the way from 10-year cycles to annual cycles, monthly cycles, daily cycles and hourly cycles. It remains a mystery who had invented Ziwei Doushu, although it is generally attributed to a Taoist priest Chen Xiyi in Song Dynasty. However, official historical records and unofficial notes from the Song Dynasty have never associated Chen Xiyi with Chinese metaphysics. Although Ziwei Doushu has achieved the goal of providing strong competition to Ziping because has the capacity to give enormous specific details, the methodology did not flourish for the next 1,000 years for two reasons. First, while able to provide detailed readings, the method did not provide the logic of the interpretations, and it was seemingly not based on profound theoretical basis like Ziping. Second, it has become the exclusive instrument of the Bureau of Astronomy of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, used to serve only the Emperor. Therefore, Ziping was the only well known main stream destiny analysis method until the recent times, when some masters began teaching Ziwei Doushu openly after World War II.

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The major stars, some call them the Royals. These are like members in a Castle or Palace that work to run the country. The head of the Palace is the Emperor, or Zi Wei. That’s where the name comes from. The health and position of these stars, combine with the effects of the minor stars, transformation energies and court positions, helps to describe the condition of the subject. THe Subject is like the Country in which these stars rule. Zi Wei Dou Shu believes that everyone is born with a certain Life blueprint - a class, a certain level in society and a certain Luck, the ups and downs of life. Together, the blueprint and the Luck makes up a complete prediction, fate or destiny in English. The Blueprint does not change.if you are dooomed to be up down a lot, or always rich or always poor or always powerful your Blueprint does not change. The Luck however fluctuates from childhood to old age. Zi Wei Dou Shu is attributed to Chen Hsi Ee who lived during the Song dynasty about 1000 years ago. Elements of the system existed earlier and Chen Hsi Ee is believed to have refined, improved and properly documented the system. Although there are 100+ stars in the Zi Wei Dou Shu system, between 30 to 40 of them are considered to be very important and used frequently during the reading. These stars are distributed in 12 courts or zones called Fate, Sibling, Spouse, Children, Wealth, Health, Travel, Friends, Profession, Property, Enjoyment and Parent based on your date and time of birth. At a very basic level, the stars in a court affect that aspect of your life. For example the Tian Fu star in the wealth court would imply a steady cash flow with potential to accumulate wealth. This ability however can be negated by the presence of ’bad’ stars or enhanced by the presence of ’good’ ones. Furthermore the stars found in the courts of triangular harmony and directly opposite will influence the stars in the wealth court and modify the results further!

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Commentary - With the availability of the enormous information ZWDS can provide, it is easy to fall into traps of such thought that we are unable to change our life or dictate our future - because so much have been written. Rather, the idea should be the other way round that we can make full use of the information to maximise our potential and to minimise risks and avoid pitfalls in life. The future is in our own hands. The next phase of slides illustrate this philosophy well.

Commentary - This is familiar to all of us, is it not? Their weightage of influence on our lives is the heaviest from the top down, while the amount of control we can exert

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over them is the biggest from the bottom up. To me, it is more critical to find out our likely trends first than to talk about Fengshui. For instance, when both the structural trends and the cycle luck of Estates Domain is good, it is easier for us to get a good house and good Fengshui. When they are the reverse, it is easier for us to get a bad settlement and bad Fengshui.

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There are only two openly published ancient scriptures for Ziwei Doushu. The first is ?????? Ziwei Doushu Quanji - the Complete Compilation of Ziwei Doushu. It describes the original teaching. The other is ?????? Ziwei Doushu Quanshu - the Complete Book of Ziwei Doushu. There are errors and contradictions in this book, the most obvious being the teaching of a different way to begin 10-year cycles, called Dayun. But there exist also unpublished texts called ?? Koujue, which are verbal instructions in rhyme, passed on separately in different schools from teachers to disciples. Their existence is due to the secretive nature in teaching in the old days, and they vary from one school to another, perhaps the result of different emphases on the principles and applications, enriched with personal inspirations and testimonies from different teachers. There are only several schools in Ziwei Doushu, but the number can be considered one too many when there was only one original teaching. However, this is quite an acceptable phenomenon since teaching was not done in an open, systematic and orderly manner in the old days, and printing was not as refined, both lead to minor differences being created along the way.

Chapter 2

The Twelve Domains

Commentary - These are the twelve domains of life that 紫微斗数interprets. I have chosen the word DOMAIN in place of PALACE or COURT because unlike face reading and Fengshui, the Chinese word gong here does not refer to a location or position. The 命宫may be placed in any of the twelve frames, but the sequence of the twelve does not change. 紫微斗数is about reading the meaning of the stars when they are placed in the twelve domains. In a nutshell, ZWDS is only about two elements - the stars and the twelve aspects of life. Mastering these two items, you master ZWDS. In Chinese, the word gong ? means both the twelve aspects of life, and the twelve positions in a chart. Therefore, I choose to call it in different terms in English. For the different aspects of life, I prefer the term DOMAIN, and for the twelve positions in a chart represented by the twelve Earthly Branches, I prefer the term HOUSE (or Palace). It makes the descriptions more specific. In a chart, the twelve domains go in a given sequence in anticlockwise manner. What we need to establish is the position of the Self Domain from birth month and birth time, and it can fall into any of the twelve houses in a chart. The rest of the domains naturally fall into place, after Self Domain is being placed. 17

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The sequence goes: 1 Self Domain, 2 Siblings Domain, 3 Love Domain, 4 Children Domain, 5 Wealth Domain, 6 Health Domain, 7 Travel Domain, 8 Peers Domain, 9 Career Domain, 10 Estates Domain, 11 Thinking Domain, and 12 Parents Domain. We can find logic in the sequence. We grow up among siblings, fall in love, and have children. We talk about wealth and health, and then, how far we can go in travel. When we are away from home, we rely on peers. We are what we do (career/business), and it determines how wealthy we are to acquire land and estates. Parents Domain ends the sequence, but it does not come last. Look at it from the other direction (clockwise) from Self Domain, we have Parents Domain, and it flanks the Self Domain (us) together with the siblings. That makes a family. In turn, the Parents Domain is being flanked by Self Domain and the Thinking Domain. Both our behaviour and thoughts are influenced by our parents. Personality decides much in life. It is because of certain special quality that a successful person can scale great heights in life. It is also the lack of certain other quality that halts him from going higher. Whether one handles the challenges in life well also depends on one?s personality. One of the most interesting applications of Ziwei Doushu is for getting to know others? personality as if with an X-ray eye: People can run, but they cannot hide!

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The Destiny Court 命 宫and Body Court 身宫 Destiny Court 命 宫

This court is about the subject. It is the overal description of the subject’s being, aura, personality, way of thinking, principles, and philosophy. 紫微Numerology can describe this to a high level of detail just within the Destiny Court. The 命宫represents the person’s Destiny. It has to do with pre-heaven, layout and blueprint of the subject’s destiny. The Four Horses/Corners (申, 巳, 寅, 亥) are the branches in the corner palaces of a 紫微chart. They are often called the Four Horses because these Four Corners have to do with movement. People with their 命宫in a Horses/Corner palace are always on the move and have trouble sitting still. They may also invite problems unnecessarily. The Four Directions (子, 卯, 午, 酉) are the branches in the palaces associated with the four cardinal directions - North, East, South, and West respectively. These branches are sometimes called the Four Failures because of people with their 命宫here love parties, social life, romance, drinking, gambling, and overspending. The Chinese term for this is peach blossoms. Peach blossoms are among the first flowers to bloom in China, usually around the end of December until the spring rains destroy them in February. They are lovely, bright and lively, but do not last long. People with a lot of peach blossoms were not considered to have much hope of living productively and responsibly, but in modern times these people can do quite well in the arts and entertainments fields, where this kind of charisma can help them succeed. The Four Earths (辰, 丑, 戌, 未) are the branches associated with the Earth element. They are sometimes called the Four Graves. Earth is heavy and not easily moved or changed, thus those with their Ming in one of the Four Earths find it difficult to change and move as well. They must work very hard to achieve and will do better if they move far from their birthplace as early as is possible. Those with their Ming in 辰(Heaven Net) or 戌(Earth Net) get stuck even more easily and need to break through their nets in order to succeed. The Branch of the Palace in which the 命宫falls determines certain characteristics of a person’s life. Look in each palace at the lower right-hand side, bottom word. • 子(Rat)

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– Optimistic and happy about life. Poised and elegant, smart and practical. – Forgives and forgets easily. – Loves to make new friends, is easily seduced. – Devoted to and affectionate with friends, though doesnt always keep promises. – Patient with spouse. – Is even-handed and treats everyone equally regardless of socio-economic class. – Loves to be considered distinctive, has uncommon judgment. Quite strongwilled. • 丑(Ox) – Stays to oneself, not easy to get to know. Independent with few to turn to. – Willing to take on heavy responsibilities without considering personal interest. Deliberate and persistent, determined to succeed. – Strong desire to be praised, trusted and respected, and quick to anger when others disagree with him/her. – Tends to be envied and even may be ”framed” by others. Often treats others in an arrogant manner or shows off. – Better to leave birthplace early and develop self elsewhere. • 寅(Tiger) – Has a good heart and always willing to share. – Enjoys a wide circle of friends. Popular and admired. – Active, clever, always on the move. Able to endure suffering and hard work. Tough, resolute, prefers the fast way, doesnt like the word no. – Can become wealthy more easily than others – Can unnecessarily invite problems. • 卯(Rabbit) – Often physically weak in younger years, stronger in adulthood. – Sensitive, observant, clever in dealings sees what others cannot. – Sociable and loves romance, so can easily get into affairs. – Suspicious and careful because of prior difficulties. – Has to struggle alone, with few to turn to – Easily irritated, so can argue over the unimportant. Everything is either black or white. – Must be disciplined and educated to have a productive life. • 辰(Dragon) – Gentle, tranquil appearance. – Courteous, good manners, gentle and kind-hearted. – Loves to mediate and help. Considerate, balanced and impartial. – Intelligent, clever at handling difficult situations, relaxed, indecisive, unhurried, a bit too casual. – Can invite sorrows and disasters. Has few to turn to. – Better to move far from birthplace to develop and succeed.

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– Sensitive and compassionate, kind-hearted and gentle.

– Easily moved to tears by the beauty of nature.

– Quick learning, serious, busy and hardworking.

– Shares whatever they have with others.

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The 身宫is about post-heaven predisposition and represents where the subject is headed for in life. 命宫tends to represent ones early life, while 身宫represents later life. It also represents a domain of main influence in the subject’s life.

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Commentary - Beyond the twelve domains, there is a 身宫- what I call a supplementary domain, or the domain of main influence, but it is formed by one of the six domains(note, not all twelve) shown in the first slide.

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This court describes your relationship to your siblings and close friends and relatives. Are they instrumental to your well-being? Do you have many helpful, supportive, or

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wealthier friends? Or do you live your life living on your own devices, and having to help others instead?

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Money. This is probably the most interesting court to many. It can be the most difficult one to work on, because other courts also affect your wealth. E.g your marriage, children, career...etc can all affect your wealth in one way or another. This court should be able to tell you HOW you are most likely to gain financial wealth. It can also indicate what not to do, especially if an individual has speculative tendencies.

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The Career Court 官 禄宫

Is your job your career? This court describes the state of your career. Are you good at what you do. Are you successful at work? Why? Are you doing a job that suits your talent?

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The Children Court 子女 宫

Children represent, not only your children, but also people who depend on you. It can also be interpreted as employees, or students (if you teach) and/or followers (if you are a preacher). Are they plentiful, are they faithful? How will they do?

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The Health Court 疾 厄宫

The overall health of this court describes the overall physical conditiion of your body. If it is weak. It is an indication that one has to work harder to maintain good health. It indicates the chances of getting mishaps as well.

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This court is about your karma. Your aura. What really makes you feel happy. What are the principles you hold. How’s your mental state of mind? It represents thinking and general well-being of the subject as well. In 紫微斗数, Self Domain depicts the traits in a personality that are apparent or easily known when a person is interacted. Thinking Domain shows those traits that are hidden from the eyes. For instance, a person may appear to be generous (Self Domain) but in essence stingy (Thinking Domain). A more critical application will be for checking one’s integrity. Looking at only Self Domain and not Thinking Domain does not give a complete personality profile - such is the importance of the Thinking Domain. Thinking Domain is the most misunderstood. The Chinese term 福德宫means the domain of virtue and blessing. You would know that it is a transliteration when you see such a description in English. The domain describes mental activities, thoughts, and those parts of a personality that may not be manifested in apparent behaviours. It is only appropriate that it is called the Thinking Domain in English. It does mean that in order to study a personality completely, we have to look at both Self and Thinking Domains.

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The Parents Court 父 母宫

This court describes your parents when you are young, and later on it describes your superiors, e.g. bosses, customers...how is your relationship with them?

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THis court is related to the Brothers court. Peers are your acquaintances, subordinates at the offices, people you meet at clubs, etc. Ask the same kind of questions as in the brothers court. The original meaning of Peers Domain in Chinese is outdated. Nupugong ??? means slave and servant domain. Therefore, the old name is now without real significance. There is nothing equivalent in modern Chinese to replace the old Chinese term either. Generally, the domain describes the luck with people of the same generation/rank and the lower ranks, which include friends, subordinates and servants altogether.

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The Property Court 田宅宫

This describes you physical living environment to a certain extent. It also describes your businesses, anything that you posess that is significant in value.

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The Spouse Court 夫妻宫

This describes the person(s) whom you have a serious relationship with. They may not include casual love interests. Are you likely to be in a solid loving relationship, or are your marriages most likely to all turn sour in the end, because of personality clashes, or extramarital relationships? This represents the character of the spouse and relationship with spouse. This palace can also predict whether marriage will end in divorce; whether there will be affairs. House of spouse represents one’s life partner and a 紫微斗数chart does give you the answer of the partners character, appearance and most of all whether she is supportive or not. It is also possible to see if the relationship will affect ones quality of life. Generally, it is not ideal for the House of spouse to be located at the four corners of a 紫微 斗数chart (寅, 巳, 申, 亥) as it represents a relationship that is more prone to external influences and uncertainties.

How about using Zi Wei Dou Shu to identify a philandering husband? If you notice that your Spouse palace contain Lu Cun or Hua Lu then it is possible that your spouse might have more opportunities with other women.

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This court affects the self court greatly because it is it’s opposite neighbour in the Zi Wei chart. It describes your reputation. How you are considered by others. It also describes your travel, migrations. It can also indicate imminent accidents.

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Although the 12 domains in ZWDS are clearly defined, and they do specify clearly the different aspects of our life for specific interpretations, we are to break the boundaries of the 12 domains for observations if we are to bring our analysis skill to a higher level for complete results. Hence, first of all, there is the technique of reading the entire matrix (Sanfang Sizheng) of a certain domain to assess its indications comprehensively. Though it may not always be accurate to give a weight to the four domains concerned, let us use these figures to illustrate the point arbitrarily. The domain in question takes about a 75% to 85% share in interpreting its meaning, depending on how many stars, and what they are in it. Or, if we make it an average of 80%, then the opposite domain plays a 10% weight, and the two apexes in the wings (of Sanfang - the Sanhe triangle) take about 5% each. Ultimately, however, we should realise that the interpretation of the 12 domains in ZWDS is like reading a life, which means that every aspects of our life is in fact interconnected, though some aspects are more important than others. In ZWDS, we do emphasise the importance of the main matrix of Self, Travel, Wealth and Career Domains. But who is to say that Health Domain is less important, or for that matter, Love Domain or Estates Domain? Therefore, after getting well versed with the definition of the 12 domains, and the technique of observing Sanfang Sizheng, we have to keep in mind that every domain may affect the overall outcome of an interpretation. For instance, with the right (or wrong?) conditions, a bad Peers Domain may affect the outcome of an expected achievement interpreted from a good Career Domain matrix. Conversely, a good Offspring Domain may rescue a lacklustre Career Domain matrix if one is in a business that serves children. Therefore, it is an art to take the full view of the chart to have a comprehensive analysis for the purpose of maximising the information available. The stars within the courts affect the properties of the life aspects. And the stars in related courts can also affect the life aspects in lesser ways. Stars in courts that are located in trinity to each other, affect each other. diagram showing life aspects within the courts Stars in opposite courts also affect each other. diagram showing life aspects within the courts Hence one can conclude that some aspects of your life are related. E.g. Your Self is related to your Career and Wealth (trinity courts), and related to your Travel(opposite court). Which is logical, because these are the courts directly influenced by you.

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Commentary - This shows the key interpretation technique of ZWDS. One will never understand the true power of ZWDS if one does not get familiarised with their applications.

Commentary - First, the Mirroring Technique. It is used when a domain is found to be void of the 14 Major Stars (from the Emperor Ziwei to the Forward General Pojun). Regardless of how many other stars are present in a domain, when a domain is void of any of the 14 Major Stars, we have to use the stars present in the opposite domain. All the stars in the two groups of 73 stars (32 plus 41, in yellow fonts in the slide) found

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in the opposite domain must be mirrored into the domain to be interpreted. Merely mirroring the first 14 Major Stars, as it is widely taught, is wrong.

Commentary - The next three slides illustrate the Mirroring Technique. The Siblings Domain in the chart is void of Major Stars. The pair of Trouble Stars - Turmoil Star Huoxing and Turbulence Star Lingxing, are found to be placed in the Offspring Domain and Peers Domain respectively. They are not the 14 Major Stars, but part of the 32 Main Stars. They are the Adverse Stars that are the most menacing to human relationships.

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Commentary - In this chart, on the surface, three human relationship domains are negatively affected (in red) but not all five domains, if we do not mirror Turbulence Star Lingxing into the Siblings Domain which is void of the Major Stars. It therefore means that the Siblings Domain and Love Domain are not affect by the pair of Trouble Stars. This is the wrong interpretation result.

Commentary - When we mirror Turbulence Star into the Siblings Domain according to the correct application of the Mirroring Technique, we will have the correct interpretation result that all human relationship domains in this chart are ruined by the stars. The two that suffer the most impacts are the Parents Domain and Love Domain, the latter because of the flanking effect.

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Commentary - Next, look out for the locations of stars that come in pairs. When a pair of stars are found in the Matrix, they give synergy. In this illustration, the Left Deputy Zuofu and the Right Deputy Youbi each affects the domains where they are placed, but the domain represent by the star symbol gets the most benefits.

Commentary - This means that the interpretation of a ZWDS chart must not be done on individual domains only. In this illustration, Career Domain directly shows what industry or what sector is good for the subject, whether it is appropriate for him/her to take up a business or stay employed. However, his/her luck with money (Wealth

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Domain) also has a major influence on the job/business he takes on, while his/her personality (Self Domain) also plays a vital part in his/her rate of success in certain fields of job/business.

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Comprehensive Trends

Commentary - These four domains form Sanfang Sizheng - what I call the Matrix. They reveal the aggregate strength (luck) of destiny we have in this life.

2.15. WEALTH LEVEL ANALYSIS

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Commentary - To assess how wealthy one can be, we have to also include the interpretation of Estates Domain as it represents wealth beyond liquid cash.

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Chapter 3

Setting Up the Chart 3.1

Birth Date

In ZWDS, there are basically 3 types of Charts (1) Heaven Chart Tian Pthe original chart determined at birth, also called MPused to determine one’s overall fate and luck. (2) Earth Chart Dn - also called Decade Chart Di Pused to determine one’s decade’s luck. (3) Man Chart Ralso called Current Year Chart Xiao Xii Pused to determined one’s yearly luck. Right now, we’ll proceed to setting up of MP Step 1 - Get Birth Date First, get hold of your Year, Month, Date, Time and Place of birth. Convert it to China-Beijing Time Zone. In ZWDS, the place of birth is relevant as calculations is based on China-Beijing Time Zone (GMT +8). You can convert to Beijing Time Zone here. If you are from Singapore, the Time Zone is GMT+7, not GMT+8. The clock was adjusted earlier by 1 hour due to commercial reasons. Then, convert the Birth Date to Lunar Calendar. You can do it here or here. As for the Time of Birth, please refer to this chart. One thing to note for people born in the Rat Hour or ? ? Zi ? Shi Chen which is 2300 hrs - 0100 hrs. If you are born between 0000 hrs to 0100 hrs, your Lunar Date of Birth would be counted as the next day. For example, if your date of birth is 16th day of 5th Lunar Month, and you are born at 0021 hrs, then, the actual date of birth would be counted as 17th day of 5th Lunar Month instead. So please take note. To check if you are born in a year with intercalary months, or Run Yue, here is a very good tool. For people born in a intercalary month, there are two different ways of setting up your charts. 1. As long as you are born in a intercalary month, your birth month is taken to be the following month. 2. If you are born after the 15th day in the intercalary month, your birth month is taken to be the following month. But if you are born in the first half of the month, then your birth month would be the previous month. For example, if you are born on June 18 1974, the second half of the intercalary month, take your birth month to be the 5th month, which is the following month. But if you are born on May 28 1974, the first half of the intercalary month, take your birth month to be the 4th month. 33

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The different methods came about due to the different schools of thoughts. But whichever method you chose, be sure to stick it throughout the setting up of your chart. You can set up another chart with the other method if you find your chart grossly inaccurate. The easiest way to get a blank chart would be to fold a piece of paper into half 4 times before opening it up. This way you will have a paper with the necessary squares without needing to draw lines. Once you get the empty chart, write down the Birth Date (especially the now-converted date) in the middle square as you will be needing it throughout the plotting of the chart. Then, fill up the Earthly Branches into the 12 empty squares. Starting from the left-bottom corner, in the Clockwise Direction in the following sequence: The Sequence of the Earthly Branches is as follow:

Once done, you will get a chart that looks like this -

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Step 2 - Establish Life Palace 命宫 The rule to apply here is ”Months Clockwise, Hours Anti-Clockwise”. That is, starting from the square of ? ?Y, which is the 1st Lunar Month, count in the Clockwise direction, the number of the month in which you are born into. Which means, if you are born in the 7th Lunar Month, then count 7 Squares. So ? ?Ywould be 1st Lunar Month, and the 7th Month would be ? ?She-n ?.

Next, taking the last square you stopped at to be the first Shi Chen, which is ? ? Zi ?Hour in this example, count in the Anti-Clockwise direction and stop at the Shi Chen at which you were born. The Sequence for ?? Shi Chen is this:

Which means, if you were born at ? ?Mao ?Hour (4th Shi Chen), and count 4 squares Anti-Clockwise from ? ? Zi ?, you will now be at the square of ? ? S

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The rule is ”Months Clockwise, Hours Clockwise”.

Using the same example, instead of counting Anti-Clockwise for the Hours or Shi Chen, we will now count in the Clockwise direction to establish Body Palace ??.

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So, the Body Palace will be at ? ? H- ????. You can double-check the chart here to confirm.

By the end of Step 3, you will get something like this:

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??????? Establish Life and Body Palace

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Listing the 12 Palaces

??? The rule to apply here is ”Anti-Clockwise” in the following sequence: 1. Life Palace ?? , 2. Siblings Palace ??? 3. Marriage Palace ??? , 4. Children Palace ??? 5. Wealth Palace ??? , 6. Health Palace ??? 7. Travel Palace ??? , 8.

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Friends/Servants Palace ??? 9. Career Palace ??? , 10. Property Palace ??? 11. Fortune Palace ??? , 12. Parents Palace ??? Your chart will look like this:

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Court Stem

?? ?Go-ng Ga-n? Each Palace, besides its own Earthly Branch, has its Heavenly Stem as well. It is called the Palace Stem or ?? ?Go-ng Ga-n?. However, as there are only 10 Heavenly Stems, 2 of the stems will be repeated to fill up all 12 Palaces. The rule here is, the Year of Birth decides which stem goes into which palace. To chart the Palace Stems, memorise the Golden Rule: ??????? Establish Palace Stem

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Another easier way of doing it with the help of the Table is this:

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Using the same example, the Year of birth being the Stem of ? Jia (? Ys Year Branch), and Life Palace is at ? Sherefore the Stem of Life Palace is ? Ji. Thus, we say, Life Palace ?? is located at ??. (This is important when interpreting the chart because interpretions are based on each Palace’s Stem-Branch, or in short, Palace Address ?? ?Go-ng W.) Subsequently, fill up the rest of the palaces with the Heavenly Stems (Clockwise direction). Take note when charting the 2 repeated Stems.

By now, your chart should resemble this:

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The Sequence of the Heavenly Stems is as follow:

3.5

Wu Xing Ju

Step 5 - Establish Element Phase ??? The next step is to establish one’s ??? ?Wu XJ? or 5 Elements Phase. The rule here is, the Life Palace Stem and Branch determines one’s Element. To simplify this step, please refer to the summarised Table. In the example provided, the Life Palace Branch being ? Snd the Stem of the Year of Birth being ? Jia , therefore, the owner of this Birth Chart has the Element of Wood ???.

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To double-check, refer to the ???? ?Hua- Jia N-n? Table. In this case, the owner of the chart has her Life Palace at ??, therefore she is a ??? (Forest Trees), which is Wood Element ???.

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Now that we’ve completed the framework of the Birth Chart, we will be proceeding to the mapping of the Stars.

3.6

Chart Zi Wei Star

Zi Wei Star ???, being the Emperor Star, is the first star to be charted. The Element Phase or Wu Xing Ju and the date of birth determine which palace Zi Wei Star is to be established. The Rule can be put into mathematical terms, like this: ( Birth Date + X ) / Element Phase = Y ( ?? + X ) / ??? = Y ? X and Y must be whole numbers from 1 to 9. ? Z is the position of Zi Wei Star. If X = 0, then Y = Z. If X = Even number, then Y + X = Z. If X = Odd number, then Y X = Z. (However, there are exceptions to this rule.) - Y indicates the number of squares to move in the Clockwise direction. - Even-numbered X also indicates the number of squares to move in the Clockwise direction after moving Y. - Odd-numbered X indicates moving the specific number of squares in the AntiClockwise direction after moving Y. Example 1: Birth Date - 12th day Element Phase - ??? Water (2nd) Phase Going by formula: ( 12 + 0 ) / 2 = 6

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? Yin as 1st square, count clockwise and the 6th square (value Y = Z) is ? Wei. So, Zi Wei Star is to be established in the palace of ? Wei.

Example 2: Birth Date - 7th day Element Phase - ??? Wood (3rd) Phase Going by formula: ( 7 + 2 ) / 3 = 3 X = 2 = Even number. So, 3 + 2 = 5 ( Y + X = Z ) ? Yin as 1st square, count clockwise, the 5th square (value Z) is ? Wu, Zi Wei Star is to be established in the palace of ? Wu. Or:

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? Yin as 1st square, counting clockwise, the 3rd square (value Y) is ? Chen. Being an even number, X also moves clockwise by 2 squares and stops at ? Wu. Therefore Zi Wei Star is established at ? Wu Palace. Example 3: Birth Date 15th day Element Phase ??? Metal (4th) Phase Going by formula: ( 15 + 1 ) / 4 = 4 X = 1 = Odd number. So, 4 1 = 3 ( Y X = Z ) ? Yin as 1st square, counting clockwise, the 3rd square (value Z) is ? Chen, so Zi Wei Star is to be established in the palace of ? Chen.

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? Yin as 1st square, counting clockwise, the 4rd square (value Y) is ? Si. Being an odd number, X moves Anti-Clockwise 1 square and stops at ? Chen. Therefore Zi Wei Star is established at ? Chen Palace. However, the formula does not work in ALL cases. There are exceptions. Example 4: Birth Date 13th day Element Phase ??? Fire (6th) Phase Going by formula: ( 13 + 5 ) / 6 = 3 In this case, X (5) ¿ Y(3) Going on to the next step, ( Y X ), we will get a negative number ( 3 5 = -2 ) and the assumption of simply moving 2 squares anti-clockwise (to ? Chou) would be wrong! In this case, to prevent errors, we shall do it manually.

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? Yin as 1st square, counting clockwise, the 3rd square (value Y) is ? Chen. Being an odd number, X moves Anti-Clockwise 5 squares backwards and stops at ? Hai. So, Zi Wei Star should be correctly established at ? Hai Palace. But what happen if one’s Birth Date has a value smaller than his Element Phase? For example, one who has a Fire (6th) Element Phase borned on the 4th day, or one who has a Water (2nd) Element Phase borned on the 1st day? The Rule then changes in such situations. To simplify the Rule, For people: 1. Who are of Water (2nd) Phase ??? , - borned on the 1st day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Chou Palace. 2. Who are of Wood (3rd) Phase ??? , - borned on the 1st day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Chen Palace. - borned on the 2nd day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Chou Palace. 3. Who are of Metal (4th) Phase ??? , - borned on the 1st day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Hai Palace. - borned on the 2nd day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Chen Palace. borned on the 3rd day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Chou Palace. 4. Who are of Earth (5th) Phase ??? , - borned on the 1st day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Wu Palace. - borned on the 2nd day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Hai Palace. borned on the 3rd day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Chen Palace. - borned on the 4th day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Chou Palace. 5. Who are of Fire (6th) Phase ??? , - borned on the 1st day, establish Zi Wei Star in

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? You Palace. - borned on the 2nd day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Wu Palace. - borned on the 3rd day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Hai Palace. - borned on the 4th day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Chen Palace. - borned on the 5th day, establish Zi Wei Star in ? Chou Palace.

( 26 + X ) / 3 = Y Y = 9, move 9 squares Clockwise from ? Yin ; stops at ? Xu. X = 1, move 1 square Anti-Clockwise from ? Xu ; stops at ? You. Zi Wei Star is established at ? You Palace. You can double-check your calculation here (if you still aren’t too sure).

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Chart Zi Wei Series

The next stars to be charted are the Major Stars that are led by Zi Wei Star ??, namely, ?? Tian Ji, ?? Tai Yang (Sun), ?? Wu Qu, ?? Tian Tong and ?? Lian Zhen. Their positions are relative to where Zi Wei Star is. And the rule is as follow:

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Chart Tian Fu Series

Chart Tian Fu Star ?? (Treasury) The palace Tian Fu Star ?? resides in is determined by the position of Zi Wei Star ??. The following chart summarises the rule.

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If Zi Wei Star ?? is at Yin ? or Shen ? Palace, Tian Fu Star ?? will reside in the same palace as Zi Wei Star.

If Zi Wei Star is at Mao ? palace, Tian Fu Star will be at Chou ?. Likewise, if Zi Wei Star is at Chou ?, Tian Fu star will be at Mao ?.

If Zi Wei Star is at Si ? or Hai ? palace, Tian Fu Star will be at Hai ? and Si ? respectively.

You can double-check the position of Tian Fu Star here. By the end of Step 8, you would have successfully charted 7 Major Stars.

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Chart Major Stars in Tian Fu Series The Major Stars led by Tian Fu Star ?? are: ?? Tai Yin, ?? Tan Lang, ?? Ju Men, ?? Tian Xiang, ?? Tian Liang, ?? Qi Sha and ?? Po Jun. Their positions are relative to where Tian Fu Star is. And the rule is as follow:

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Chart Stars by Hour

Chart Stars based on Birth Hour The stars to be charted next are: (a) Wen Chang ?? and Wen Qu ?? (b) Huo Xing ?? and Ling Xing ?? (c) Di Jie ?? and Di Kong ?? (d) Tai Fu ?? and Feng Gao ?? (a) Wen Chang ?? and Wen Qu ??

For this Step, you will need your Birth Hour.

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Birth Hour being Mao ? is the 4th ShiChen ??. (Zi ?(1), Chou ?(2), Yin ?(3), Mao ?(4).....) Wen Chang ?? starts from Xu ? Palace as its 1st square. Count Anti-Clockwise to the 4th square. Position Wen Chang ?? in Wei ? Palace. Wen Qu ?? starts from Chen ? Palace as its 1st square. Count Clockwise to the 4th square. Position Wen Qu ?? in Wei ? Palace. (b) Huo Xing ?? and Ling Xing ??

For this Step, you will need your Birth Year and Birth Hour.

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For people born in the Year of Yin ?, Wu ? or Xu ? - Huo Xing ?? starts from Chou ? Palace, Ling Xing ?? starts from Mao ? Palace. For people born in the Year of Shen ?, Zi ? or Chen ? - Huo Xing ?? starts from Yin ? Palace, Ling Xing ?? starts from Xu ? Palace. For people born in the Year of Hai ?, Mao ? or Wei ? - Huo Xing ?? starts from You ? Palace, Ling Xing ?? starts from Xu ? Palace. For people born in the Year of Si ?, You ? or Chou ? - Huo Xing ?? starts from Mao ? Palace, Ling Xing ?? starts from Xu ? Palace. Both stars will be moved in the Clockwise direction. Example:

Birth Year is Yin ?. Thus, Huo Xing ?? starts from Chou ? Palace. Birth Hour being Mao ?(4), move Huo Xing ?? Clockwise to the 4th square and position it at Chen ? Palace. Birth Year is Yin ?. Thus, Ling Xing ?? starts from Mao ? Palace. Birth Hour being Mao ?(4), move Ling Xing ?? Clockwise to the 4th square and position it at Wu ? Palace. (c) Di Jie ?? and Di Kong ??

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Example:

Both Di Kong ?? and Di Jie ?? start from Hai ? Palace. Move Di Jie ?? Clockwise. Establish at Yin ? Palace. Move Di Kong ?? Anti-Clockwise. Establish at Shen ? Palace. (d) Tai Fu ?? and Feng Gao ??

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Example:

Move Tai Fu ?? Clockwise. Establish at You ? Palace. Move Feng Gao ?? Clockwise. Establish at Si ? Palace.

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Chart Stars by Month

Step 11 - Chart Stars based on Month of Birth The stars to be charted next are:

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(a) Zuo Fu ?? and You Bi ?? (b) Tian Yao ?? and Tian Xing ?? (c) Jie Shen ?? (d) Tian Wu ?? (e) Tian Yue ?? (f) Yin Sha ?? For this step, you will need your Birth Month. (a) Zuo Fu ?? and You Bi ??

Example:

Born in the 7th Month.

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Zuo Fu ?? starts from Chen ? Palace as its 1st square. Move Clockwise to the 7th square. Position Zuo Fu ?? in Xu ? Palace. You Bi ?? starts from Xu ? Palace as its 1st square. Move Anti-Clockwise to the 7th square. Position You Bi ?? in Chen ? Palace. (b) Tian Yao ?? and Tian Xing ??

Example:

Tian Yao ?? starts from Chou ? Palace as its 1st square. Move Clockwise to the 7th square. Position Tian Yao ?? in Wei ? Palace.

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Tian Xing ?? starts from You ? Palace as its 1st square. Move Clockwise to the 7th square. Position Tian Xing ?? in Mao ? Palace. (c) Jie Shen ??

(d) Tian Wu ??

(e) Tian Yue ??

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(f) Yin Sha ??

(c) to (f) are pretty straight-forward, so just fill the stars in as stated. Example:

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3.11

Chart Stars by Day

Step 12 - Chart Stars based on Day of Birth The stars to be charted next are: (a) San Tai ?? and Ba Zuo ?? (b) En Guang ?? and Tian Gui ?? For this step, you will need your Day of Birth. (a) San Tai ?? and Ba Zuo ??

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Example:

Born on the 26th Day. San Tai ?? starts from where Zuo Fu ?? is - Xu ? Palace as its 1st square. Move Clockwise to the 26th square. Position San Tai ?? in Hai ? Palace. Ba Zuo ?? starts from where You Bi ?? is - Chen ? Palace as its 1st square. Move Anti-Clockwise to the 26th square. Position Ba Zuo ?? in Mao ? Palace.

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Example:

Both En Guang ?? and Tian Gui ?? are established one square BEFORE the 26th square. Thus, 26 - 1 = 25. Instead of counting to the 26th square, the stars will be established on the 25th.

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En Guang ?? starts from where Wen Chang ?? is - Wei ? Palace as its 1st square. Move Clockwise to the 25th square. Position En Guang ?? in Wei ? Palace. Tian Gui ?? starts from where Wen Qu ?? is - Wei ? Palace as its 1st square. Move Clockwise to the 25th square. Position Tian Gui ?? in Wei ? Palace.

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Chart Stars by Year Stem

Step 13 - Chart Stars based on Birth Year (Stem) The stars to be charted next are: (a) Lu Cun ??? Qing Yang ?? and Tuo Luo ?? (b) Tian Kui ?? and Tian Yue ?? (c) Si Hua ?? (d) Tian Guan ?? and Tian Fu ?? For this step, you will need your Birth Year Stem. (a) Lu Cun ??? Qing Yang ?? and Tuo Luo ??

Example:

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Pretty straighforward, Birth Year Stem being Jia ?, thus Lu Cun ?? is established at Yin ?.

Next, establish Qing Yang ?? one square before Lu Cun ??, in this case, the square before Yin ? at Mao ?.

Then, establish Tuo Luo ?? one square after Lu Cun ??, in this case, the square after Yin ? at Chou ?.

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(b) Tian Kui ?? and Tian Yue ??

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Example:

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Pretty straightforward as well, Birth Year Stem being Jia ?, Tian Kui ?? is established at Chou ? and Tian Yue ?? at Wei ?.

(c) Ming Si Hua ???

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The four Transformation Stars, or Si Hua Stars ?? are namely - Hua Lu ??, Hua Quan ??, Hua Ke ?? and Hua Ji ??. There is a fixed set of Si Hua for each of the 12 years (from Jia ? Year to Gui ? Year). However, there are slight variations among the various schools. Depending on what your Birth Year Stem is, the Si Hua are ’attached’ to 4 various Stars to ’transform’ their attributes. On a Natal Birth Chart, or Ming Pan ??, this set of Si Hua is called Ming Si Hua ???. A second set of Si Hua is determined on a Decade Chart ????. This set is called Decade Si Hua or Xian Si Hua ???. A third set of Si Hua is further determined for a Current Year Chart ????. This set is called Current Year Si Hua or Liu Nian Si Hua ???? I will touch on this again later on in the site. Example:

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As the Birth Year Stem is Jia ?, Hua Lu ?? transforms Lian Zhen ??, Hua Quan ?? transforms Po Jun ??, Hua Ke ?? transforms Wu Qu ??, Hua Ji ?? transforms Tai Yang ??.

(d) Tian Guan ?? and Tian Fu ??

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Birth Year Stem being Jia ?, Tian Guan ?? is established at Wei ? and Tian Yue ?? at You ?.

3.13

Chart Stars by Year Branch

Chart Stars based on Birth Year (Branch) As this section involves lots of stars, I will break it up into Part I and Part II. The stars that are charted based on the Birth Year Branch are as follow: (a) Tian Ma ?? (b) Tian Kong ?? (c) Tian Ku ?? and Tian Xu ?? (d) Long Chi ?? and Feng Ge ?? (e) Hong Luan ?? and Tian Xi ?? (f) Gu Chen ?? and Gua Su ?? (g) Fei Lian ?? (h) Po Sui ?? (i) Tian Cai ?? and Tian Shou ?? For this step, you will need your Birth Year Branch. (a) Tian Ma ??

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Example:

Birth Year Branch being Yin ?, Tian Ma ?? is established at Shen ?. (b) Tian Kong ??

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Example:

Chou ? as its first square (Zi ?), count Clockwise using the Branch Sequence (Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao....) and stop at the square that corresponds with your Birth Year Branch. In this example, Birth Year Branch being Yin ? (counting stops at Yin which is 3rd in sequence), Tian Kong ?? is thus established at the square of Mao ?. (c) Tian Ku ?? and Tian Xu ??

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Example:

Both Tian Ku ?? and Tian Xu ?? start from Wu ? Palace. Move Tian Ku ?? Anti-Clockwise (Zi, Chou, Yin..). Establish at Chen ?. Move Tian Xu ?? Clockwise. Establish at Shen ?. (d) Long Chi ?? and Feng Ge ??

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Example:

Move Long Chi ?? Clockwise from Chen ? Palace. Establish at Wu ? Palace. Move Feng Ge ?? Anti-Clockwise from Xu ? Palace. Establish at Shen ? Palace. (d) Hong Luan ?? and Tian Xi ??

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Example:

Move Hong Luan ?? Anti-Clockwise (Zi, Chou, Yin) from Mao ? Palace. Establish at Chou ? Palace. Establish Tian Xi ?? in the opposite palace, in this case, Wei ? Palace. (f) Gu Chen ?? and Gua Su ??

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Example:

Birth Year Branch being Yin ?, Gu Chen ?? is established at Si ? and Gua Su ?? at Chou ?. (g) Fei Lian ??

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(h) Po Sui ??

Example:

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Pretty straightforward here, thus no need for ’working’.. Fei Lian ?? is established at Xu ? Palace. Po Sui ?? is established at You ? Palace. (i) Tian Cai ?? and Tian Shou ??

Example:

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Tian Cai ?? starts from Life Palace ?? and moves Clockwise. Count till the Birth Year Branch (Yin ?) and establish at Wei ?. Tian Shou ?? starts from Body Palace ?? and moves Clockwise as well. Count till the Birth Year Branch and establish at Chou ?.

3.14

Bo Shi

This and the next step involve the plotting of 2 sets of stars - Bo Shi Shi Er Shen ????? and Chang Sheng Shi Er Shen ?????. Each set consists of 12 different stars, arranged in a fixed sequence and each star to be allotted to one of the 12 Palaces. The first set is named Bo Shi Shi Er Shen ????? because the first star in the set is Bo Shi ??. Alternatively Bo Shi Shi Er Shen is also called Shi Er Gong Tai Sui Shen Sha ???????. The Stars are as follow: 1. Bo Shi ?? (Cleverness) 2. Li Shi ?? (Power Monger) 3. Qing Long ?? (Green Dragon) 4. Xiao Hao ?? (Waste) 5. Jiang Jun ?? (Pompousness) 6. Zou Shu ?? (Scholarly) 7. Fei Lian ?? (Slander) 8. Xi Shen ?? (Jubilation) 9. Bing Fu ?? (Sickness) 10. Da Hao ?? (Exhaust) 11. Fu Bing ?? (Deception) 12. Guan Fu ?? (Litigation)

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First of all, determine whether one is Yin Male/Female or Yang Male/Female. The Birth Year Stem determines whether one is Yin ? or Yang ?.

If one was born in the Year of Jia ?, and Jia being Yang, he/she is a Yang ? Male/Female. Or, if one was born in the Year of Gui ?, and Gui being Yin, he/she is a Yin ? Male/Female.

The first star in the set, Bo Shi ??, will be established in the palace in which Lu Cun ?? resides in.

If one is either Yang Female or Yin Male, the other 11 stars in the set will be arranged in each of the other 11 palaces in an Anti-Clockwise direction.

If one is either Yin Female or Yang Male, the other 11 stars will be arranged in each of the other 11 palaces in a Clockwise direction.

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The subject was born in the Year of Jia, thus she is a Yang Female ??. As Lu Cun ?? resides in Children Palace, Bo Shi ?? is established in Children Palace. The subject is Yang Female (Anti-Clockwise direction). Thus, Li Shi ?? is established in Wealth Palace. Followed by the next star Qing Long ?? in Health Palace, and so on, till the last star, Guan Fu ?? in Marriage Palace.

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Chang Sheng

The second set is named Chang Sheng Shi Er Shen ????? because the first star in the set is Chang Sheng ??. The Stars are as follow: 1. Chang Sheng ?? (Beginning) 2. Mu Yu ?? (Accumulating) 3. Guan Dai ?? (Maturity) 4. Lin Guan ?? (Appointment) 5. Di Wang ?? (Pinnacle) 6. Shuai ? (Fading) 7. Bing ? (Ailing) 8. Si ? (Deteriorating) 9. Mu ? (Dormancy) 10. Jue ? (Termination) 11. Tai ? (Conception) 12. Yang ? (Development)

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First of all, determine the subject’s Element Phase (???).

This is pretty straightforward. If one is of Water Element ???, establish Chang Sheng ?? in Shen ? Palace. Thereafter, depending on Yin/Yang Male/Female, the other 11 Stars will be plotted sequentially into each of the other 11 Palaces, as per the first set of stars.

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The subject is of Wood Element, thus Chang Sheng ?? is established at Hai ? Palace. The subject is Yang Female (Anti-Clockwise direction). Thus, Mu Yu ?? is established at Xu ? or Friends Palace. Followed by the next star Guan Dai ?? at You ? or Career Palace, and so on, till the last star, Yang ? at Zi ? or Health Palace.

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Chart Jie Kong

3.16. CHART JIE KONG

Pretty straightforward here, thus no need for ’working’. Birth Year Stem being Jia ?, Jie Kong ?? is established at Shen ? Palace.

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Chart Xun Kong

”???????” would mean: if one is born in the Year of Jia Zi ??, Xun Kong ?? will be charted in the Xu ? Palace. Why Xu ? Palace and not Hai ? Palace? This is because, the stems and branches are paired either Yang-Yang or Yin-Yin (60-year Cycle). And since Jia Zi is Yang-Yang, Xun Kong will be established in a Yang-branch Palace, which in this case, is Xu Palace. In the following year, Yi Chou ??, which is a Yin-Yin, Xun Kong will be established in Hai ? Palace. Followed by Year of Bing Yin ?? (Yang) of which Xun Kong is established in Xu ? Palace again.

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Birth Year being Jia Yin ??, Xun Kong ?? would be at Zi ? or Chou ? Palace. Jia Yin being Yang, Xun Kong is established at Zi Palace (Yang). If you are still unsure, you may check the table here.

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Chart Shang Shi

Both Tian Shang ?? and Tian Shi ?? are to be established in the 6th palace before/after Life Palace ??. So to simplify it, Tian Shang will always be in Friends Palace

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and Tian Shi in Health Palace.

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Ming Zhu and Shen Zhu

Loosely translated, Ming Zhu ?? means ’Life Master’ and Shen Zhu ?? means ’Body Master’. There is much to be discussed about Ming Zhu and Shen Zhu, but that will be another topic. For now, Chart Ming Zhu ?? as per below. The Life Palace Branch ???? determines one’s Ming Zhu.

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Chart Shen Zhu ?? as per below. The Birth Year Branch ??? determines one’s Shen Zhu.

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Chapter 4

The Fourteen Major Stars The 14 Major Stars form the skeleton of a chart. They are like the major characters in a play, each taking charge of an aspect of our life, and leading the story lines in the plots and sub-plots, and in different time frames too. I can say that it makes no difference whether you are acquainted with them in Chinese or otherwise, because even when it is in Chinese, the uninitiated are not able to comprehend much meaning from their names. Rather, when an appropriate translated name is given to them, an added dimension is being created for getting to know them well. The analogy in the first paragraph implies that personifying the stars would facilitate our learning about them. (1) Ziwei the Emperor - As the first star and the leader of the pact, Ziwei can be likened to a ruler, the ultimate in power. The Emperor (or King, depending on your culture) is most apt for describing its traits. In Chinese the two characters Zi and Wei are one, and not to be taken separately, as I have mentioned in the very beginning, therefore it is wrong to call it anything purple because of the presence of the character Zi. Hence, the term Purple Star has no connection whatsoever with the Chinese term Ziwei. (2) Tianji the Chief Advisor - Tianji is Heavenly Strategy in Chinese. The word Tian, meaning Heaven, which is found in many other stars too, is simply a noble way to name something in Chinese. Tianji is a star of many ideas and thoughts, and it lacks the stature of a leader, therefore it can be likened to the advisor who serves the Emperor. Think Zhuge Liang, one of the most famed strategists of all times. (3) Taiyang is the Sun. (4) Wuqu the Military Minister - Wuqu means military music in Chinese. Perhaps because marching music keeps a warrior going, it was taken to name the star about quick actions. Wuqu is about righteousness, action oriented, and steadfastness, therefore, I have likened it to the defense minister taking order from the ruler. (5) Tiantong the Contentment Star - Tong means agreement, thus it represents peacefulness and harmony. The star is about taking life easy, being passive and nonantagonising, and hence, contentment is acquired easily. Some experts have likened it to the official who takes charge of royal meals, as it has the traits of going for comfort and pleasure in life, but it is hard to find such an official title that is known to all. (6) Lianzhen the Passion Star - It is very difficult to use one name to personify its diverse qualities. In fact, Lianzhen in Chinese - chastity and honesty hardly give a clue to what it actually means. This star is primarily about emotions, money, and blood, but more about the indulgence in feelings and emotions, therefore calling it the Passion Star is the most appropriate. The term Crimson is being used in the book Emperor’s Stargate, but the colour red can only indicate one of its three basic meanings. The 14 Major Stars are the most essential and also the most diversified in their 95

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traits. The best way to be acquainted with them is to take them as people with different personality, and it is the reason I think it is best to name them in English by means of personification. Since Ziwei is likened to an Emperor, it is consistent to name the rest as the officials in the imperial court, hence Tianfu the Finance Minister, Tianxiang the Seal Minister, Qisha the Marshal, and so forth. Although all of them carry a diverse range of traits, some of them are more complex than others. Lianzhen the Passion Star, for instance, is basically artistic, passionate, and very emotion-driven, and it can represent luck with reference to wealth, blood or feelings. Moreover, Lianzhen is also very sensitive to other Major Stars and Main Stars (the supporting cast of Auspicious Star, Adverse Stars, and the Enhancers) present, therefore, sometimes, merely looking at Lianzhen alone cannot reveal enough information. Tanlang the Pleasure Star carries a very wide range of qualities too. While it may be the most indulgent in material and/or physical pleasure, it has also the quality to be very spiritual. Tanlang the Pleasure Star is one that has the most natural inclination to metaphysics too. It can also be selfish and accommodating at the same time. As mentioned, Tianxiang the Seal Minister, in terms of personality, can indicate inherent clashes within oneself, confusing between being powerful - as the Seal Minister holds the Imperial Seal for officiating an edict written by the Emperor, and powerless - the Seal Minister does nothing else and unwilling to do anything else. It is also the Major Star that is the most sensitive to flanking effect - the aggregate influence by the stars placed in the immediate houses on its left and right. As mentioned previously, too, Tianliang the Inspector may carry the provision nature or the punishment nature. It can also be known as the Problem Solving Star as it can attract many problems like a magnet. However, it is exactly because of this very nature that the Major Stars of Ziwei Doushu provide very interesting information. The six stars led by Ziwei the Emperor are placed in an anticlockwise sequence, and the other eight led by Tianfu the Finance Minister are placed in a clockwise sequence. Due to the given positional relationships between the two leaders, the two sets of Major Stars cross path to form 24 possible dual Major Stars’ combinations. Therefore, looking at it mathematically, there are altogether 38 possible types of Major Stars for a domain - the sum of the 14 stars and their 24 possible combinations. It is even more interesting when we are assessing a personality profile. Since a complete profile is established by looking at both the Self Domain for displayed traits and the Thinking Domain for what goes on in the mind, we can have a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 98 possible types of personalities, depending on how stringent we go with the star brightness requirement. This is the most interesting part the knowledge gives me as the intrigue personality differences in people we study become plain and clear as an open book in Ziwei Doushu.... they can run, but they cannot hide.

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紫微 - Emperor

The representative of this star is the son of Chou Wen Wang, Bo Yi. It is an honored star. The figure is heavy, strong and fat. The one is honest, modest, polite and frank. In addition, the one is pretentious and easy to be affected by the words from other people. The one is capricious, suspicious, narrow-minded, and easy to act impetuously. The star means authority and haughtiness. Star Name Dou Fen Five Element Yin/Yang Master

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Good/Bad/Delight/Taboo 紫微 North South Earth Yin Respect Officials. Solve the distress and prolong one’s life I Characteristics of the Star 1. Figure (1) The figure is heavy, strong and fate. The appearance is purple and yellow. (2) The one is experienced, modest and polite. He is smart but cannot insist personal idea firmly. He has no insistence but likes to dominate everything. 2.Characters (1) Restrict and reconcile, solve the distress 1. Restrict and reconcile: It can reduce the influence of the Sha stars. 2. Solve the distress: It can solve the distress of bad things. It can increase good lucky to change the disadvantageous matters. (2) Toleration: It can solve the distress for the things that you wish not to meet. II Explanation of the Palace 1. Life (1) The one has special skill or potential. (2) The possibility of the miscarriage or dystocia for the one is greater then other people. III Logic 1. Eternity: The light of the Dipper is not apparent, yet it is eternal and immobile. It always takes the lost away from dangerous place. Even, the comet has strong light, yet it can only get a blink of praise. 2. Modesty: From ancient time, people who boasted shooting will die in shooting; boasted in swimming will die in swimming. The bamboo is praised in modesty though it is hollow. 3. Haughtiness: 紫微is an emperor star. If the one is too presumptuous and considers himself to be an emperor, his happiness and luck cannot be lasting. People should have high and valued wish, lay the basis for future relationship and enjoy the lowest happiness and fortune. This is the best way for that one. Ziwei, of Yin Earth element, is the leader of all the stars. It represents dignity and esteem. Likening Ziwei to an emperor personifies the quality of high ambition, farsightedness, pride, power and might. It represents a strong character person in Self Domain. It is one of the two natural leaders among the 14 Major Stars. However, its capacity to lead shall depend on other stars present in the Matrix (Sanfang Sizheng). An emperor needs his subordinates to be present to realise his vision and carry out his plans, and this is the most important assessment for Ziwei star. We can classify the structure of Ziwei into four grades, by looking at what are present in the Matrix. A wise and brilliant Emperor is one who gets many of his good officials in the Matrix, preferably with stars that are paired together both present, for instance, Zuofu the Left Deputy and Youbi the Right Deputy both appearing in the Matrix. It is equally good when the pair-stars are placed in the two adjacent houses on either side of the domain. The placements of pair-stars in the two adjacent houses create the Flanking Effect, which exerts great influence to the domain concerned too. Next, we have the grade of a capable ruler. It is an Emperor who finds Auspicious Stars (good officials) and Adverse Stars (bad officials) both present in the Matrix. However, the Auspicious Stars have to outnumber the Adverse Stars. The presence of imperial subordinates ensures that the ruler is capable of achievements. An isolated Emperor is one who gets no subordinates at all. This means that both the Auspicious Stars and the Adverse Stars are absent in the Matrix. It is like an Emperor who roams the wilderness alone without any accompanying officials. For a personality, this indicates one who holds pride, vision and ideology dearly, but these qualities cannot be translated into material success in life. The worst grade is a tyrant dictator. This is when there is no Auspicious Star placed in the Matrix but many or all of the Adverse Stars are present. There can be some achievement in life, but they will be overshadowed by many failures, or drastic failures.

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In Self Domain, it indicates the negative personality traits of someone in power, such as arrogance, prejudice, and being extremely opinionated, domineering and dominating. Therefore, we can conclude that Ziwei the Emperor fears the lack of assistants more than its meeting Adverse Stars. For Self Domain, a good Emperor is magnanimous and rules with elegance, while a bad Emperor leads a deteriorating and degrading life. However, a common trait is that an emperor carries emotions of extreme proportions. Imagine that an emperor is capable of showering someone with all the imperial favour, while equally capable of executing someone he abhors. The best domain to place Ziwei the Emperor Star is the Career Domain. Although we do grade the Matrix of the domain in the same way mentioned above, we do not describe the Career Domain with the personality traits of the star. Simply put, Ziwei here generally indicates the chance of having a career as grand as the emperor has. Similarly, it is good to place Ziwei the Emperor Star in Estates Domain. Comparatively, the less appropriate domains to be placed with Ziwei the Emperor are the interpersonal relationship domains, because it generally means that the opposite party will be stronger and more capable than the subject will. A good Ziwei in these domains nevertheless means that the opposite party can be relied upon. But a bad Ziwei in these domains indicates that the opposite party can be extremely authoritative. Logically, therefore, it is the worst for Peers Domain to have a bad Emperor Star because one would never possibly exert control over his/her subordinates. Ziwei in the Wealth Domain means the ability to spend like a king. It does suggest generosity towards others too. However, whether one is really rich or merely appear to be rich shall depend on other stars. The King, King of Stars, Emperor This star is the basis for the name of this astrological system, and is also known as the Emperor Star. Where it falls in your chart is where you are demanding and imperial. If it falls in your Spouse palace, you will marry someone that wants to be treated like a king or queen! 命宫Emperors love to command. People with this star in their Ming palace love praise and demand loyalty. They can be conceited and easily influenced, which can make them permissive and tolerant. They have tender egos but will often not disclose their feelings. 紫微is a dominant star, but it possess little of it’s own character. It is heavily dependent on the influence of other stars’ personalities. The location of the Zi Wei is key to identifying the dominant part of your life. Which aspect is most important to you? Which aspect of your life consumes you most? Who overshadows you? If you’d notice, normally people with Zi Wei in their Career court, tend to be known for their work. Others, will be known for their famous parents, or famous kids, while others are known for their successful businesses....etc. With Zi Wei in the Self Court, the person is just a dominant character, and hence the ego. Other Names: Emperor The level of brightness of the Zi Wei star is shown below: People with Zi Wei in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. have natural leadership capabilities. How they use their leadership and what kind of leaders they make will largely depend on how the Zi Wei is affected by the other stars. 2. are normally the dominant person in the family, often the most accomplished. 3. have big ambitions, and thrive on challenges. 4. are capable, and reliable and competent especially in what they like to do. 5. tend to have big ego.

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6. may lead a solitary life, like a monk or priest. This depends on the location. e.g if located in Mao or You courts. 紫微is the guardian of the self. Like all rulers, it’s effectiveness depends on the characters and personalities of the other stars in his vicinity. He is very much dependent on the arrangement of the other stars in the same or related courts: 1. with Zuo Fu and/or You Bi are, 紫微is effective, and successful. His life is easy because of support. Without them, he’ll have to do without much support, in isolation. 2. with Lu Cun, he can get very successful and prosperous. 3. The wealth of Tian Fu has a significant effect on 紫微. Related to Tian Fu, 紫微has the capacity to create wealth. 4. at Wu Court, he is loved by people, and romantic. 5. at Mao or You courts, he might be a hopeless romantic, or an isolated leader, like monk or priest. 6. when encountering ”bad” stars like Qing Yang and Tuo Luo, he tends to be unreasonable and unfair. 7. in Zi and Wu courts, with good transformations, his success will be outstanding. 8. in Chou and Wei courts, he’ll tend to be disloyal, and flirtatious. 9. in Yin and Shen Courts, he can be rich if Tian Fu is wealthy. Otherwise his power hungry character will be reckless and brittle. 10. in Si and Hai Courts, he’ll have natural leadership qualities, but has a strong ego and craves power. Whether he uses his power in a good or bad way depends on the influence of other stars. 11. in Chen and Xu Courts, with good stars and influences, this can be a chart of a high ranking politician, or business person, otherwise it influence the person to be aggressive due to frustrations and power-hunger.

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Brothers Court Friends are influential and often more wealthy. If 紫微has good associations with other constellations, much help and support will be derived from them. subject may become the sort that lives off others, and/or may hav a nagging feeling of lagging behind. Siblings may be helpful but want to be treated like the emperor/empress and so may not get along. (1) The one has elder brother. (2) When the star meets 天府, the one will have three to four brothers. Peers Court Similar situation with your acquaintances and business associates as in Brother’s Court. Friends are powerful, but are more important than you. In human relation, the friends of the one are good and have high positions.

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Parents Court Parents /Elders / bosses / clients may be controlling. How good or bad they are depend on the character of the 紫微and surrounding stars. Parents act like the Emperor, giving orders, or are well respected as authority figures. (1) The one has rich life in childhood and his parents can be in high positions in jobs. The affinity between the one and his father is insipid and solemn. The children will feel the force of constraint from his parent. (2) When the star meets 天府, 天相, or 贪狼, it means that his parents can have long life. (3) When the star meets 破军or six Sha stars in the same palace, it means punishment and malignity. Karma Court Subject tends to be ambitious, and strong willed. Depending on other stars, 紫微here can also cause frustrations and isolatedness. Good stars, bring about good feelings of ambivalence, and generosity. The mentality is that of a leader, but not necessarily one in reality. You feel lonely or misunderstood. (1) The one can get help from important person, especially from elders or people with high level. (2) The one is enthusiastic about public welfare, yet his inner world is vacant. (3) It would be better for the star meets 天府, 天相or Tian Ji in the same palace. It is troublesome if the star meets Po Jun or six Sha stars in the same palace. Children As in Brothers and Peers Courts, the Children / employees / followers / students will be strong, capable, successful, domineering. Relationship with them depends on the influence of positive or negative stars surrounding. Few children. They have poise, but are difficult to teach because they have their own ideas. (1) The one will have a daughter first and then get a son. Health Court Problems likely in spleen, head, stomach areas. Overall health depends on the other stars influence on 紫微. Stomach/spleen/digestive. Pay attention to hypertension in old age. Spouse Court Spouse dominates the household. He/She is capable, and independent, but relationship depends on influence of th 紫微. If 紫微has good influence, subject may benefit from your spouse leadership abilities, otherwise he may suffer from having a tyrannical partner. Your spouse wants to be treated like an emperor or empress. This can cause dissatisfaction for you. (1) The ones wife is virtuous and has the sense of responsibility. (2) When the star meets 天相, it means the one with his spouse will live happily. (3)When the star meets Tan Lang, it means the marriage might have obstacles. Properties Court Living space tends to be on high ground. Business (if any) can be successful with good influences on the 紫微. It is then probably advisable to do a business, especially one that deals with investments and power / politics. You like high altitudes, mountainous areas, and busy cities. (1) The fortune for this star is easy to go and easy to come. The one has the ability of managing money. It does not mean the one can get large property. (2) The house is located in high class area. The house is in all buildings and

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great mansions. Or the house is in a place which is higher than other places. (3) It the star meets 天相with lucky star, it means great fortune. (4) It the star meets Po Jun or Tan Lang star, it means the residence nearby is bustling. Career Court Subject stands out in your career, because he is capable, competent and skilled at it. What kind of career choice depends upon the other stars. If chosen right, subject can be very successful here. You may work people of high society. 9. Career (The master of the palace)(belongs to earth) (1) The one can have smooth business in his whole life. (2) When the star meets Chi Sha in the same palace, it means the one can be a government officials or the greatest person in a faction. (3) The one can do the job as scholar, engineer, teachers, public servant, or boss for some enterprise. Travel Court 紫微here could mean lots of travel possibilities, and they are successful ones. If the combinations are good, subject can command respect and even fame. Subject also tends to be charismatic, and people react to that. People will help you during travel. 7. Travel It will be good for the one to go outside. It is suitable for the one to go abroad for business (or trade). Yet if it is in the same palace with Po Jun or six Sha stars, then the one would be envied by villains easily. Wealth Court Money can come from status, power. Subject likes to spend. Whether or not he’ll be really wealthy depends on, of course the whole structure associated with the 紫微. Money comes easily. (1) The range of the wealth is big and wide for the one, such as stocks, houses and lands. (4)The one can get assistance from other people, such as parents, brothers and friends. (5)The one is elegant in dress even if he fails in business.

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Tian Xiang - Prime Minister

Tian Xiang The Emperors Minister, General Tian Xiang is a rather passive or nonambitious star and can indicate a person who will do better at administrative jobs rather than those in the spotlight. It is a loyal and hardworking star. It supports and stabilizes the volatile nature of other major stars, especially to the Emperor. Other descriptions: Helpful, Responsible, Administrator, Minister The level of brightness of the Tian Xiang star is shown below: MING: As the emperors minister, Tian Xiang is a careful, thoughtful and prudent person. People with Tian Xiang in Ming works tirelessly and persistently, but can lack ambition, and thus often has a more dependent job, such as administrative/secretarial jobs. People with Tian Xiang in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. stable, responsible and reliable. 2. practices due diligence, careful; a very guarded individual. 3. loyal and grounded; less willing to make unnecessary changes. 4. is likely to do well in career related to administration and management. 5. tends to be secretive, and suspicious. 6. normally someone who is dependable. Tian Xiang is an described as dependable, responsible, helpful, grounded, stable, supportive Influenced by other stars he will exhibit varying hues of character. Tian Xiang can be generalized like so: 1. with positive stars like Wen Chan and Wen Qu, or with good transformation influences, he is dependable and administers to his tasks faithfully. 2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, or influenced by Hua ji Transformation energy, he’ll be less effective at his duties, and become too cautious and suspicious. 3. Tian Xiang is closely related to Ju Men. The health of Ju Men affects the effectiveness of Tian Xiang. 4. at Yin and Shen courts, he is skillful and clever. He administers to his work in diligently . 5. in Zi and Wu courts, he is a well-balanced all-rounder. Responsible and humble, yet had a twinge of innovative spirit. 6. in Chou and Wei courts, he has a calming influence on the more aggressive stars in the structure. 7. in Mao and You Courts, as with Chou and Wei courts. 8. in Si and Hai Courts, he is challenged by the stars in his structure. Normally his presence has a calming effect on them. 9. in Chen and Xu Courts, he is more ambitious and less likely to settle of just the supporting role. Often he has an influence over the Zi Wei Star in the same court. How good or bad his influence is depends on the presence of the other stars.

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What Tian Xiang can mean in other courts: 1. Brothers Court: Siblings / friends are generally supportive and helpful. Depending on the other stars in the court, it could mean that these people are more successful than the subject, leaving him to feel overshadowed. Depends on which stars are with it. The siblings are mostly close, but with a bad star can create more disharmony. 2. Peers Court: As with brothers court. Your friends are true peers and have the same interests and age as you. 3. Parents Court: Relationship parents / bosses / clients is generally good. Subject finds that he can rely on their power for help and support. Sometimes,however this might lead to a feeling of being controlled. Parents are prudent, stable and open to the children’s ideas. 4. Karma Court: Thoughts and feelings are mixed. Depending on the other stars in the court, subject might have mixed feelings, unable to come to a conclusion on things. Often he take the ”moral stance”, but sometimes there are temptations. This depends on the 10-year cycle to determine if Tian Xiang here is good. 5. Children: Relationship with children / employees / followers are generally good. There is support and stability. All depends also on the structure, and it there are other more active stars around. The children are obedient, prudent and honest. 6. Health Court: infectious diseases, skin conditions. Urinary trouble, diabetes. 7. Spouse Court: Spouse is capable and supportive. If structure is good, can indicate that spouse is successful. Relationship situation has a lot ot do with the presence of other stars and transformations. Spouse may be rather passive and dependent. If with 4 Wu Qu, the spouse is good sometimes and mean at others. 8. Properties Court: Good influences means possibility to be successful in business. Type of business depends on the other stars since Tian Xiang is a supporter of the other stars. Like the Money palace, this depends on the stars rating. With a 1, you will inherit property. With a 5, you will not own property. 9. Career Court: Subject is likely a good worker,trustworthy and stable. Best suited to work in a big organization where his loyalty will pay off. Your career is stable but you are probably lacking some ambition and drive with it. If with 4 Wu Qu, you have side income. 10. Travel Court: Emigration and travels are likely, since subject will tend to like change (with Puo Jun) in the Self Court. People tend to regard this individual as dependable, and capable (whether or not it is true). Travel goes well with others because you are agreeable. 11. Wealth Court: wealth is achieved depending on the powers of the other stars on the structure. Tian Xiang helps to keep it stable and lasting. Analyse the court for the possiblities. The rating of this star indicates how well money management will go. Rating of 1 is good, rating of 5 is bad Tian Xiang the administrator who takes care of duties. Although he doesn’t create much of a stir or controversy, he supports and stabilizes the actions of other stars. Because of its considerable passivity, whether Tian Xiang is good or bad depends upon its relationship with other stars. It is good if matched with auspicious stars and bad if paired with inauspicious stars.

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The representative of this star is the loyal courtier of Zhou Wang, Wen grand teacher. He handles the kindness and service. The one is honest and not hypocritical, full of compassion, generous, freedom loving, defending thing against an injustice, like to get acquainted with bigwigs. The woman likes to dress up and make up and is greedy of eating, She smiles always and does not worry about food and clothing for all her life. Star Name Dou Fen Five Element Yin/Yang Master Good/Bad/Delight/Taboo Tian Xiang South Five Water Yang ? Officials. Restrict the wickedness of Lian Chen I Characteristics of the Star 1. Figure and Temper (1) Figure Round face and white skin. Has good-natured appearance. (2) Temper Honest, kind and credulous. Likes to hear obsequious words and is fastidious about dressing. 2. Character (1) Staff members The one is cautious in words and deeds, fair in attending to business and obliging. He is the most ideal person to be staff member. (2)Behavior The star is an assistant star and good at literature. Yet if it does not meet Wen Chang or Zi Wei, then it will not have great conduct. If it meets Wu Qu, then the meaning is dual personality. (3)For woman The woman likes to dress up and is fastidious about the food. She has sweet smiles. Yet the star meets Chung Qu, the woman might be the second wife. It the star meets Zuo You, the woman will have stable and peaceful life forever. (4)Career When the star is in the life palace, usually the one engages one kind of career from start to finish. (5) Xing Hua 1.Lucky Star I. The San He meets lucky star. The one can hold great power. 2.Sha Xing I.It the star meets four Sha stars, the whole life of the one will ripple. (6) Comparison 1.When the star is in life palace: diligence 2.When Po Jun star is in life palace: unsettling 3. When Chi Sha star is in life palace: difficulty 4. When Tian Liang is in life palace: anxiety II Explanation of the Palace 1.Life The one will insist the principle in everything. He has the talent to solve the problems for others and he has the sense of responsibility. 2.Brothers (1) Love among brothers is deep. (2)When the star meets Zi Wei, the one will have three to four brothers. When the star meets Lian Chen, the one will have two brothers When the star meets six Sha stars, the one will be lonely for the whole life. 3.Marriage (1) The spouse must be careful in deeds. The spouse loves leisure time at home. He/she is zeal and sincere, has the rationality and toleration. 4.Children (1) The children will be honest and love to eat. (2)When the star appears lonely, the one will have two children.? 5. Wealth (1)Income I. Has high income and the money can be saved. II. The income comes from proper way. (2)Method Manage the money with careful and cautious mind but not calculating. (3)?? When Tian Xiang and Lian Chen meet, it means that the one can go into trade. 6. Health It handles the disease of bladder and lower part of the body. When the star meets Wu Qu and plus four Sha stars, it can prevent being marred by a scar. When the star meets Lian Chen and plus Tian Kong & Di Jie, it means hurts in hands and feet. 7.Travel The one is popular. Always there are many people that want to follow him. 8.Friends (1) The ones friends emphasize on good food and clothes. Usually they are in the similar age. 9. Career (1)The ones career is stable with no change. (2)When the star is in the same palace with Wu Qu, the one often has part time work or needs to go outside for

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a mission. (3)The one is suitable to do obtrusive job, or the job that is fastidious about food and clothes. 10. Property (1) The one has ancestral property. (2) It the star meets Wu Qu in this palace, the one can have more than one house. 11. Happiness The one emphasizes on substance enjoyment, beautiful dressing and fine food. When the star meets Zi Wei, it means the one will have happy life. 12. Parents (1)The one has liberal parents. The parents like to join social activity and are justices in neighbors. (2)When the star meets Zuo You, Kui Yue, Chang Qu, then the one might be public officer or gentleman. III Logic 1. The one looks like standing aloof from worldly success, actually the one lacks of character. Therefore the property of the star is very important. If a woman has Tian Xiang and Chang Chu in the same palace, she must be clever but short life. In addition, the Tain Xiang determines the greatness or shortness of the power according to the degree of others star greeting. 2. There is no fixed lucky star or bad star. It depends on the nature of the star that meets with this star. The first key point is the condition of Tian Xiang, Zi Wei, Wu Qu and Lian Chen. The second key point is in the action of clip. One who mixes with vermilion will turn red, one who touches pitch shall be defiled therewith. Many things have relation to do with personal character.

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Tian Ji - Heavenly Machine

III Logic 1. The advantage of the one is that he is kind and good at planning. The one is studious and active, calm and bold. The disadvantage of the one is changeable and easy to forget things, likes to curry favor with somebody. 2. If the one tries every means to achieve evil ends, he must know that once takes a false step, he would be failed. Calculating everything always result in obstacles. People often ignore others right to seek individual benefit. So it is suggested for the one to use a strategy of double-gaining. That is keeping calculating in great thing and muddleheaded in tiny thing. Then the one would have achievements more than before. Tianji the Chief Advisor Tianji, of Yin Wood element, represents kindness and rules the Siblings Domain. This star is chiefly about wit, adaptability, and changes. For a person, it means the most intelligent, and possibly the most learned, among the 14 Major Stars. Zhuge Liang ???, of the Three Kingdoms period in Chinese history, who was regarded as one of the finest military strategists of all times, would be a perfect personification of a positive Tianji. Calling Tianji the Chief Advisor, or associating it with Zhuge Liang helps us understand its idiosyncrasies. A Tianji person is quick witted, learns fast and thinks fast, and is capable of multi-tasking. He is an analyst, a planner, and a strategist all in one. However, it does not possess the stature of a leader. An ultimate leader does not need to be intelligent, but he must be decisive, strong, and steadfast. Tianji the Chief Advisor represents the opposite. For this reason, it is not advisable for Tianji to go into traditional business, especially in sole-proprietorship. Other than the fundamental observation of how bright it is, the main assessment for Tianji the Chief Advisor is whether it gets to meet Tiankui the Status Star and Tianyue the Reputation Star. They provide it with many opportunities in life, in addition to what my English translations indicate - status and reputation. A wise brain needs the right opportunities to shine and gain recognition. A principle of Ziwei Doushu is balance. Therefore, it is not that appropriate when Tianji the Chief Advisor gets to meet Wenchang the Literacy Star or Wenqu the Eloquence Star. Wenchang and Wenqu represent talent and intelligence too. Tianji combined with Wenchang and Wenqu is considered unbalanced. However, it is fine if it is placed with Tiancai ??, and Longchi ?? and Fengge ??, because these stars represent talent in special skills. As Tianji is not as strong as a true leader, it is considerably negative when it gets to meet the Adverse Stars and Huaji the Negative Enhancer. These stars would expose its weaknesses, including indecisiveness, fickle-mindedness and inconsistency. You can notice well that these descriptions are the negative manifestations of those same qualities that we have talked about. The Adverse Stars would also make life considerably hard for a Tianji person, as compared with for people of the Major Stars of more steely nature. Since Tianji the Chief Advisor is about changes, it is basically not too appropriate to be placed in Wealth Domain and Estates Domain. Changes means impermanent, and thus the connotation of coming and going nature, and it is not the best description for wealth and assets. The coming and going nature, manifests in the Peers Domain too, therefore, it pays for a business person to take note of this characteristics, as one must be prepared for the quick turnover rate of subordinates. In Siblings, Love and Offspring Domains, it also means that the counterpart is witty and adaptable. For Siblings and Offspring Domains, it also usually means few in number. However, the meaning of changes may not bid well for Love Domain and Parents Domain. One of the following descriptions would surely manifest when Tianji the Chief Advisor is placed in the Career Domain: The job entails multi-tasking or is of a multi-

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responsibility nature; often-changing jobs or professions; holding more than one job at a time. The representative of this star is Jiang Zi-Ya who handles wisdom and spirit. He has long and thin face and moderate figure. He is not tall but not short. Yet, he is quick-tempered, oversensitive and sentimental. I Characteristics of the Star 1. Figure and Temper (1) Figure cultured, a little fat and middle stature (2) Temper meticulous thought, good at calculating, peaceful in appearance but variation in mind, impetuous and depressed. 2.Characters (1)Talent versatile, curious, avoiding merchandising or starting an enterprise (2) IQ 1. Smart and skillful 2. Oversensitive, sentimental (3)Variation 1. The star means variation. The one does not like to stay at home. 2. When the star meets Hua Ji or Tian Ma, variation will occur. (4)Comparison Tian Ji: lively, making representation and planning Po Jun and Chi Sha: unsettling human life Tian Ji Always Moving, Motor The Tian Ji star is a dynamic, thinking star. It is seldom sitting still. In the Courts that it sits in, it causes change. Often the changes are minor, but disruptive. The best way to deal with Tian Ji, is to go with it’s flow, by taking measures against early long term commitments, or taking jobs that are too routine. Tian Ji can be a very positive star when the structure around it is good. It is intelligent. Use its power. II Explanation of the Palace 1. Life (1) The one is interested in the affairs and is the talent of secretary. (2) The one is born to have good drinking capacity. (3) The one has the potential of exercise. (4) The one is nervous debility. MING: Tian Ji is a very active star, causing physical movement or active thoughts. Tian Ji loves to learn new things, but lacks perseverance. Jack of all trades, master of none. These people are quick learning and good at mediation or public relations. If bad stars are present (e.g. Hua Ji), the person may get into trouble for being too smart for his own good. Tian Ji in a palace indicates much change and instability. Tian Ji represents active intelligence, but can be unstable because of it’s changeable nature. This can indicate someone who learns quickly and is a great negotiator. However, if located in your Spouse palace, it can represent instability in your marriage. Other descriptions: Mercy, Advisor, Strategist, Engineer, Skillful, Crafty The level of brightness of the Tian Ji star is shown below: People with Tian Ji in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. tend to be intelligent, with an interest in learning. 2. are normally well organized, and does things in a methodical, analytical manner. 3. are active, skilled and innovative. 4. are thinkers, and are mentally agile, if star is bright and has a good structure. 5. can be crafty, tricky, fickle-minded, manipulative, if influenced by less positive stars. 6. normally not domineering. Tian Ji is an described as intelligent, innovative, quick minded, crafty, analytical. Its focus is on mental aptitude. Influenced by other stars he can use his mental abilities for different motives. Tian Ji can be generalized like so: 1. with positively artistic stars like Wen Chan and Wen Qu, he is wise and intellectual. He is well known for his interesting idea, inventions and analyses.

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2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, his intelligence is used mainly for trickery. 3. Tian Ji, at his darkest, can be depressed, fickle-minded and distracted. 4. at Mao or You courts, he likes controversy, stirs things up. He may be a good speaker. His achievement can be progressive with a good structure. With harmful stars, his quick to act, sometimes without thinking about the consequences. 5. in Zi and Wu courts, he is strong and stable. His path is progressive, and goes with the flow. Easy to work with. He can be very successful especially if its structure is good. 6. in Chou and Wei courts, he is soft-witted. Surrounded by helpful stars and transformations, he can be a pleasant, soft-spoken personality. If his structure contains harmful stars, he may end up wondering about, achieving little. 7. in Yin and Shen Courts, he is a stable, soft-spoken thinker. with a good structure, he is wise and analytical, and kind. With bad influences, he is however prone to influences from others, adopt bad habits, or be crafty. 8. in Si and Hai Courts, he tends to be sensitive. Easily influenced, he may adopt addictive bad habits, and be rebellious. With good structure, he is schrewd and good for business. 9. in Chen and Xu Courts, he makes a good planner and strategist. With good influences, his work will come to fruition, the oposite will be all talk and no action.

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Siblings Domain 兄 弟 宫

Siblings relationship depend on whether there are good or harmful stars around. Siblings can be approachable, but the relationship is not really close. Subject cannot really fall back on these relationships in the long term. Siblings are intelligent; there may be arguments with them or between them. Often more sisters than brothers. Half-siblings or one sibling adopted by different parents. (1) Someone (among the brothers) is smart. (2) When the star meets Hua Lu, the ones brothers are clever. When the star meets Hua Quan, the ones brothers will quarrel easily.

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Peers Court

Few friends. Mostly short term, casual friendships. Subject tends not to stick to a group for a long time. You have many friends and acquaintances, and change them often. The frieds of the one usually have acquired a specialty from study. The might not trust for each other. In a company, the running of the subordinate is high. If not, the one might change job frequently.

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Generally not a close relationship with parents, or, in some instances may mean loss of a parent early in life. With elders/ bosses /clients there is seldom long term relationships with them. The parents lives are not stable. The education level of the parents is very high. They use strict way to teach their children.

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Karma Court

Subject tend to take the character of the star. He is full of thoughts. Good or bad depends on the structure. You crave learning. You can be generous on one hand but stingy about small things. The one likes to think and has strong mind to learn things. The one is curious in everything.

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Children

Relationship with children are not close. Likely miscarriage, or harm to children. Few children. May be better to have children late in life. not a close relationship with employees and followers, but these people can be good for analytical projects, but if structure is bad, Subject might suffer from trickery. Intelligent, active children. Often more girls than boys, and sons often come late. Stepchildren or half-siblings. Miscarriage if with Hua Ji. The one does not have so many children. Yet the children are vivid, smart and lively.

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Health Court

Problems likely in liver, nervous system. Liver/gall bladder problems. (1) When the star meets Wen Qu or Hua Ji, the limbs of the one will be easy to get hurt or wither. (2) The one is easy to get sick. If the star sits in this palace singly, the one will be susceptible to diseases from childhood.

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Marriage Domain 夫妻 宫

Relationship is always in dynamic motion. Normally not stable. Late marriages are advised, since this court is always in motion and the star is fickleminded. Unstable marriage. (1) The spouse of the one is slim in emotion and has genius. (2) The gap between the age of the spouse and the age of the one is great. The spouse of the one is nervous, easy insomnolence and anxious. (3) The star floats in some way. The one might not be careful in choosing mate. (4) The spouse of the one must notice the problem of unsteady job. (5) The spouse of the one cannot get along with the ones family.

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Properties Court

Tend change homes a lot, living in busy area with a lot going on. Businesses most suited would involve a lot of movement and changes, or involving innovation. You move often. (1) Do not inherit the fortune of ancestor. It is suitable for the one to live near a road. (2) The one will move the house frequently or change the position of the furniture.

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Career Court

Tend to switch careers. Most suited will be careers that require constant change, research, movement. Avoid a 9-5 job. Good for an artist/musician. You can be convincing, so you would be a good religious leader or strategist for a politician. Art, publication, design, wooden furniture or decoration are the suitable job for the one.

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Travel Court

Frequent travel is beneficial here. Subject enjoys traveling. If he can make money doing that, it will be great. Move far from your birthplace to make a living. The one is active. It is suitable for the one going outside for development.

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Money in money out. Subject has to deal with it. Working in a fast changing environment, financial institution (money movement), through sports (physical movement), can bring rewards. Money is active, moving. You earn money by working by yourself. (1) Unsettled wealth I The one is from rags to riches. He works hard with mind and labor. However, the money is easy come, easy go. II When the star meets six Sha stars or Hua Ji, the one must prevent liabilities and lawsuit. (2)Nature of the job IUnsteadiness: the one cannot do one fixed job to get the money in the whole life IIOpportunistic: the one prefers to use opportunistic or adventuresome job to earn money IIIType: the one is good at using skills to earn money

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Tian Fu - Heavenly Treasury

The representative of this star is the wife of Zhou Wang, She is the goddess of talent and skill. She handles the ability and kindness. And she has delicate and pretty looking. She is smart and competitive. For a woman, the rationality will be more important than feeling. And a woman will like to arrange the house, emphasize the dressing and has an appreciation of the beauty. I Characteristics of the Star 1.Figure and Temper (1) Figure Round, square face with red and yellow appearance . (2) Temper Tender appearance and strong internal, confident and pretentious 2.Character (1) Stabilization I. Abide by the law and do his duty. Has the ability of leadership but without momentum. II. Careful in minor things and always be regarded as a stingy man. (2) Life fate I. Has the ability of leadership. Seldom to create the future but just follow the procedures step by step. II.Has stable and smooth life without momentum. (3)For woman I.It is suitable for woman. The woman will be delicate and pretty, and wise. Meanwhile, the woman has the talent in the appreciation of the beauty. II.Likes to arrange and decorate the house, and values the dressing. (4)Star of the wealth I.A star of boss. II.Understand how to manage wealth. III.When the star meets Lu Cun, or six Good stars, it means that one will be rich. IV. The one can be assigned as finance and economics. The one will have good luck and happiness in his life. (5) Feature with the stars I. The one will have the mind of desire for something belonging to others II.When the star meets Lu Cun, Chang Qu , the one can achieve both fame and wealth. III. When the star meets Chang Qu and Zuo You, it is benefit for the one to join examination. IV. When the star meets Zi Wei, it can help the one to strengthen his ability of domination. V. When the star meets Kong Wang, it means alienation and isolation. (6) Six Sha stars When it meets Mars, Ling Xing, Qing Yang, Tuo Luo, Di Kong, or Di Jie, it means the one will take a snap course to solve the problem. (7)Comparison It is the head of Nan Do stars groups. And It is the assistant of Zi Wei. Usually it will not create the future actively. Yet it also can have fortune due to its conservative thought. III Logic 1. People or things cannot have long-term advantage always. Therefore there is no choice but restrict something happened. Solving the problem is just the correct way for the one to do. 2. If the one is arrogant and is unable to return to the proper path after going astray, then the disasters might come to him naturally. If the one can come to understand the truth of Present are right and past are wrong, even if he is not a wiser, his comprehension is still valuable. 3. It is more moderate the Zi Wei star. Honest and kind mind can change the portentous into the propitious. People can give such person with high evaluation. Tian Fu Emperors Treasury,Palace Tian Fu is the star that represents great wealth, and is symbolic of great company leaders. If it is in your Self house, it can indicate business potential. If poorly aspect, it represents the white collar criminal or embezzler. Tian Fu Other descriptions: Treasurer, Vault, Treasure Chest, Money Safe The level of brightness of the Tian Fu star is shown below: 命宫: Tian Fu has to do with money and property. People with Tian Fu in their Ming Gong and other favorable stars can become very wealthy and/or have great power. They are careful, cautious and capable. They like money and are trustworthy if given considerable financial responsibilities. With unfortunate stars they will use their intelligence to steal or embezzle. (1) Conservative, steadiness and full of confidence (2) Has special skill but the skill is normal. Summarising, people with 天府in 命宫may exhibit the following attributes: 1. Stable, low key, prudent, grounded, conservative.

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2. unlikely to take risk, he is good at retaining wealth. He is a gatherer of wealth. 3. with a good structure, transformation, and especially with Lu Cun, he can accumulate steady wealth and retain it. 4. often seen by others as dull, nerdy, square, because he doesn’t try to stand out. 5. tend to be isolated, frustrated with lack of wealth, miserly if the star is not bright and is surrounded by too many harmful stars. 6. make good administrators because of their methodic way of working, but tend to dislike being dominated over. Tian Fu is an described as conservative, stable, square, risk adverse, miserly. Influenced by other stars affects his success with amassing wealth. Tian Fu can be generalised like so: 1. with positively artistic stars like Wen Chan and Wen Qu, he is more flexible and is more effective.. 2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, Tian Xing, and/or transformation by Hua Ji, he’ll be miserly, crafty with financial dealings,stingy and frustrated by lack of finances. 3. Tian Fu, at his darkest, is isolated. 4. at Mao or You courts, he is conservative, calm and stable. Good stars and transformation influences will make him successful, poor influences will be frustrating. 5. in Zi and Wu courts, he likes to control and hoard money, and is often good at it. Things will be difficult if the other influences are poor. 6. in Chou and Wei he is very risk adverse. Can tend towards being too conservative, which may lead to under performance if there are negative influences. 7. in Yin and Shen Courts, he is capable and well balanced. Good or bad behavour depends on the other stars affecting it. 8. in Si and Hai Courts, he has more guts here. Results of his ventures depends upon influences. 9. in Chen and Xu Courts,he is more willing to take some calculated risk . However he needs support from good stars and transformations. Use the power of Tian Fu for managing relationships and creating stability.

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Siblings Domain 兄 弟 宫

Siblings relationship are stable. Subject may have many friends, and they are mostly older and/or conservative and trustworthy. If the structure is not so good, then there might be small problems of stinginess, etc. Siblings are prudent and good negotiators. Your parents may favor them over you. (1)Some of the brothers might be in a public position. (2)The one must have five brothers. If the star meets Zi Wei, the one must have six to seven brothers.

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Marriage Domain 夫妻 宫

Relationship is stable, almost unshakable, even if there are plum blossom stars around to affect external love affairs. Spouse is good with finances. If you have 1 Zi Wei and 7 Tian Fu here, you may have a second marriage. It is better to marry later in life. (1)The ability of the spouse is strong and is good at managing money. If the wife is a woman with an occupation, then it will be better for the one. (2) Sometimes, the spouse has the ability to work, has an aspiration and vision, yet she can give up individual ideal.

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Children Domain 子 女 宫

Good relationships. Character is determined very much by the other stars in the structure. Your children love you and listen to you. (1)The children are vivid, filial and can glorify his family. (2)When the star meets Zi Wei, it means the one will have five children. When it meets Lian Chen, it means the one will have three children. When it meets Six Sha stars, the one will have three children.

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Wealth Domain 财 昂宫

With good structure, subject is smart at investing. Check out the other stars in the structure. If these are not so favorable, better to work in an organization that handles other people’s money. Money comes easily to you and you are good at handling your finances. 4 Wu Qu and 7 Tian Fu together here is the best combination for money. The Tian Fu star is a conservative administrator. He is not creative, does not show off and does not take risks. On the good side is that he is able to build his wealth slowly but surely. On the other hand he might miss other opportunities that come his way. People tend to overlook his abilities because he is reliable and square. The effectiveness of Tian Fu depends largely upon the influences of others around him. Good structures give him a more balanced character. Poor structures make him withdrawn, frustrated and miserly. The one has certain position and good luck. He always makes friends with bosses or managers. (1)Wealth house I. The one must have fortune in his life time. II. Conservative and cautious in managing money. III. When the star is in the same palace with six good stars, it means the one will achieve both fame and wealth. (2) The shine of the star When the star is in the same palace with Lian Chen and Wu Qu, the one would prefer spend extravagantly.

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Health Domain 疾厄 宫

Problems blood, heart, kidney, sexual organs; possible surgery. Spleen and stomach trouble. Will often have swollen legs when older. Tian Fu in Health is very good for health. (1)When the star is in the same palace with the star of fire property, it means brash; if with the star of water property, it means ?? . (2)When the star meets six Sha stars, be careful the disease of psychasthenia. When the star meets Lian Chen, be careful the permanent disability in middle age.

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Travel Domain 迁 移 宫

Good to travel on business. Possibility of business / job overseas. You are helpful and receive help when you travel.

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It is suitable for the one to go outside for walking. If the star can appear with Wu Qu and Lian Chen on the same palace, it means the one can get the money in undulated circumstance.

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Peers Domain 仆 役 宫

Relationships with colleagues / acquaintences are as in the Brothers Court. friends are powerful high society, CEOs.

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Career Domain 官 禄宫

Good at administrative work. Subject makes a reliable employee. Good to work in financial institutions, banks, or any business that is stable and involves collecting things, e.g. recycling industry. You are the boss, CEO or owner. The one can be an officer or merchant.

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Properties Domain 田宅宫

Likely to be able to own much property, though he may not move much. It can be profitable, if structure is good. Property business is appropriate. Good/large property. Means richness, good family financial situation. The one can live in high-class residence and lives in rich life from childhood.

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Happiness Domain 福 德 宫

Basically contented. Subject tend to have principles which he sticks to. Good influences will make him contented and comfortable. Harmful stars can make him frustrated with a feeling of lack of wealth, he’ll be miserly. You think well and like new ideas and are satisfied. Happy is he who is content.

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Parents Domain 父 母 宫

Conservative parents / bosses / clients. Generally warm relationships are built. Parents often have money or property and treat their children well. The parents are kind. The family is harmony. Yet the aid from family is less.

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贪狼 - Greedy Wolf

The representative of this star is Da Ji, a goddess of desire. She handles desire and substance. The man of this star is beautiful; the woman of this star is bright-colored and beautiful. They have vivid lives and are free and easy in many things. In addition, they love night lives and are good at communications. Both man and woman are versatile and fraternal. I Characteristics of the Star 1. Figure and temper (1)Figure Both man and woman are middle figure. Women are bright-colored and beautiful and men are beautiful too. (2)Temper The one is free and easy in many things, and selfish. Besides the one has impetuous emotions, likes to gamble, values substance and loves celestial skill? 2.Characters (1)Desire This star is the god of desire. The good deeds will not be found by common people easily. Yet the bad deed is protruded quickly. If the bad deed is found, people will ignore the good behaviors of the one and think the one is a bad guy. (2)Hobby versatile, eloquent, good at social intercourse (3)Emotion Fraternity and amiability. The one care for opposite sex particularly. (4)Xing Hua 1.Sha stars: it can help the one to learn correct things and dispel bad hobbies. I. It is good to meet Huo Xing and Ling Xing. II. It is bad to meet Hua JI for the one might have a pipe dream. III. It is bad to meet Chang and Qu stars for the one will like to boast. IV. It is bad to meet Po Jun in the life palace for the one will have a life of setback. V. It is bad to meet Yang, Tuo, Hua Ji for the one might be marred by a scar or have deformities. 2 Others I. It is good to meet Hua Lu for the one will have long life and limitless food. II. It is good to meet Hua Quan for the one will have many chances to engage in social activities and have good affinity in opposite sex. (5). Water situation It is bad to meet Yang, Tuo in the time of Zi and Hai for the one could be a Lothario. (6).Variation 1. In the life circle, Chi Sha, Po Jun and 贪狼are the pivots of variation. 2. The variation of 贪狼is smaller than Po Jun and Chi Sha. And the power and nature tend to avarice and arrogance. (7).For a woman 1. The one has a hobby. She has great originality in housekeeping and needlework. Yet this star is really not good for a woman. 2. It is bad to meet Yang, Tuo, Tain Yao, Hong Luan and Xian Chi for the one might have disputes in emotions. (8).Comparison 贪狼in life palace, The one can enjoy his life. He/she is shrewd and diplomatic, good at drinking and likes literature, art & gambling. 天同in life palace, The one likes to enjoy life. He/she is lazy, and loves to go ease and hates to work hard. The one does not have good fate in wealth. The best job for the one is being one of the staff. In addition, the one can enjoy literature and art and has abundant emotions. III Logic 1. This star comprehends obsequiousness very much and knows how to achieve its goal. So the star does not have good fame. 2. A doctor might ask other one to cure his disease; the fortuneteller will ask other one to have fortune-telling for his family. This is to ensure the conclusion is correct. Everyone has different nature. The acquired training can help people to restraint the bad hobbies to keep good social order. 贪狼, born in some palace or some year, might have the tendency of stealing. Though the one is not poor, yet he will use the bad behavior to content himself. And the object he stole is not necessary object for life, such behavior is the ones character. 贪狼- Impatient and Hungry, Aphrodite This is the “Greedy Wolf” star - it can motivate you to get much done or make you very greedy and impatient wherever it falls. Other descriptions: Lover, Indulgence, Flirtatious, Opportunistic ,Esoteric The level of brightness of the 贪狼star is shown below: 1. Life (1) The one is versatile. If the one wants to engage in show business, it is good for him/her. (2) The one encounters competition in the job easily. Yet, the one likes to compete. (3) The one might face great changes for the whole life especially in

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environment and emotions. MING: 贪狼is the star of talents. People with 贪狼in their Ming Gong can impress others with their eloquence. They love the arts, are good with languages, appreciate good wine, romance, gambling, and other pleasures in life. (Note, however, that this star is much more active than 5 Tian Tong, which can be rather lazy.) They often have problems with frustration and desire they wanted it yesterday. They are also interested in metaphysics, religion and spirituality. 贪狼can be very good or very bad. They are free thinkers, revolutionaries, leaders of conspiracies, geniuses, fearless. People with 贪狼in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. sociable, often the life of a party. 2. tend to be materialistic when influenced by the wealth stars. Good or bad behavour and outcome depends on the star brightness and influences. 3. tends to be very sexual, extent and manner of which depends on the influence of other stars. 4. tend to be a connoisseur of fine things. 5. tend to be spiritual. 6. harmful influences can cause him to be greedy, or obsessed with pleasures which can be self destructive. 7. good influences make him charming and interesting because of his special interesting fine arts and spirituality. 8. can achieve fame and fortune if star is bright in a good structure, influenced by good transformations in the Wealth Court. 贪狼is an described as Sensual, Opportunistic, Connoisseur, Artistic, Spiritual. 贪狼is one of the Peach Blossom Stars. Influenced by other stars can change the character of this star. 贪狼can be generalized like so: 1. with positively artistic stars like Wen Chan and Wen Qu, his actions are elegant. 2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, is behavour is extreme and self destructive. 3. Di Kong and Di Jie enables him to be more spiritual and abstract in thinking. 4. Huo Xing and Ling Xing brings him wealth luck. 5. at Yin and Shen courts, he has a volatile nature. He may have successes, but they may be short lived due to acquiring things too easily in the beginning. 6. in Zi and Wu courts, he has a strong-willed, very intense personality; tends go with his passions regardless of the consequences. 7. in Chou and Wei courts, he is the sort that enjoys life and takes things easy. Success can come to him only of he bucks up. That will depend on other healer stars in the structure. 8. in Mao and You Courts, as in Zi and Wu courts, his strenght is powerful, and so are his desires.

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9. in Si and Hai Courts, his artistic side is very powerful here, also his sexual desires. Depending on the influences, his behavour can either bring him happiness or woes. There can be lots of upheavals. 10. In Chen and Xu Courts, his progress comes in stages. With action, he can be successful. Influence by other stars and transformations may indicate how success can be achieved and the longevity of the success. 贪狼star has many facets. He is about desire. Sexual, artistic, esoteric...it depends on the stars influencing it. His tendencies can bring good fortune or self destruction. 贪狼also a deliverer of unexpected things, like wealth and love. Ling Xing and Huo Xing are stars that some say can bring forth unexpected gains e.g. lottery winnings. Qing Yang and/or Tuo Luo can also cause the reverse to happen. 贪狼has an opportunistic character. That leaves him with a speculative frame of mind. Gains brought about in this way can be lost as easily. Use this star for its charming quality, enjoy the surprises of winnings, or the pleasure from spiritual thoughts.

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Siblings Domain 兄 弟 宫

relationships are good; these people are interesting but may not be very helpful or supportive. Better if they live apart; otherwise, a bad relationship. Maybe half-brothers. (1) It is better for the one to live separately with brothers, otherwise feeling of animosity will be produced sooner or latter. (2)If one of the brothers in the ones family has different opinions with the parents, that brother might leave home due to the disagreement.

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Marriage Domain 夫妻 宫

There is a tendency for close relationships to be spoiled by external love affairs. Spouse may be the flirtatious type, or, may be spiritual. How it works out depends on the presence of other peach blossom stars initiating the process. Absence of Peach Blossom elements and with a good structure and star brightness, it could just mean a charming, artistic spouse. Your spouse likes romance; therefore the marriage is not so stable. Your spouse may truly love you but still have a lover as well. Spouse has hobbies and is good at public relations. (1)Ancient Theory I. For a man, his wife might be a prostitute. For a woman, her husband might be romantic. II. The wife and the husband must pay attention to second divorce. If the emotion is not stable, both man and woman should marry at a late age. (2)Modern Theory I.Appearance: Has good appearance and talents. II.Hobby: Excessive social engagements. The one might discuss business in special places and know the way of communication. III.Occupation: It is something to do with art, entertainment and diplomacy. IV.Variation: The obstacle might appear in the ones life and usually it is something to do with avarice and arrogance. V.Xing Hua: When 贪狼meets Huo Ling, the one must marry at a late age.

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Children Domain 子 女 宫

As with Brothers court, children / staff / students are difficult to control, and tend to be demanding. Relationship is good, but this depends upon the overall structure. Curious and changeable. May like the fast life partying, drinking, and gambling. (1) The one is stubborn and has high ambition. (2) When 贪狼meets 紫微, the one will have two children. When 贪狼meets 武曲, the one will have three children. When 贪狼meets 廉贞, the one will have two children.

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Wealth Domain 财 昂宫

Possible to be wealthy, but this depends on the structure. Some say that Huo Xing and/or Ling Xing here can bring unexpected wealth. Bear in mind that this possibilities can also reverse. Wealth is created by fostering good ties with others. Good areas for business is as mentioned above. You love money but also love gambling. It is easy to get money from the opposite sex. (1)Nature The one is good at managing wealth. (2) Xing Hua When the star meets Hong Luan, Tian Yao, Tian Xi, Xian Chi, Mu Yu, Liu Sha and Hua Ji, the one might loose money due to the problem of emotion.

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Health Domain 疾厄 宫

Gall bladder trouble. (1) The one must pay attention to the disease of liver and kidney. (2) The one might have heart disease due to the problem of kidney.

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Travel Domain 迁 移 宫

Travels bring lots of social activities and fun. Be wary of over indulgence, though. You love excitement, adventure, and new and interesting things. The one likes the activity of exciting and the activity of the opposite sex.

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Peers Domain 仆 役 宫

As with Brothers Court, peers, subject finds these people interesting, and like to socialize with them. A variety of friends, many of whom like to drink and gamble. The one makes friends widely. But there is no close friend for oneself.

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Career Domain 官 禄宫

Good career success when structure is favorable. Industries to shine in are entertainment, sports, luxury, esoteric industries, check the other stars in the structure for a clearer picture. You are adventurous and multi-talented, and can achieve anything you strive for. (1)When the star is in Wealth or Career palace, the one must take precaution against greediness. (2) The one can engage in entertainment, cosmetology, military job and so on. He/she can have great development in the job and exercises control. (3) When the star meets Zi Wei in this palace, the one is efficient in both brainy and brawny activities.

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Properties Domain 田宅宫

There could be constant changing of homes, if structure is poor, it could mean losing home, or one that is not properly kept. Normally it just means that the subject’s home is simple, and if he is artistic, the home is decorated in an unusual way. Very good structure and transformations mean good business, and unexpected profits, Be aware that it could lead to unexpected losses too. Good business to do will be in the entertainment, sport, luxury industry. Most property you purchase will come later in your life. (1) Unlikely to inherit property. (3) When the star meets Wu Qu, Hua Quan, and Hua Ke, the one can purchase houses in old age.

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Happiness Domain 福 德 宫

His desires rule his thoughts. Depending on the structure, they can be obsessions, or deep spiritual thoughts. You are curious and love metaphysics and spirituality. You are idealistic and can be frustrated with your desires, and love to eat.

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The one is indomitable, has desire in many things, and has good appetite.

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Parents Domain 父 母 宫

As with peers and brothers courts. Parents / bosses are charming, and may be opportunistic. Scrutinize the structure to see character of these people and relationship situation with the subject.Relationship with the parents is not easy, especially with the mother. The ones parents have complicated emotions. It is easy for them to have different opinions.

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巨门 - Great Door

巨门 The Huge Door or “Big Mouth”, Giant Gate The representative of this star is the wife of Jiang Zi Ya. She handles the quarrel and doubt. The star manages quarrels, disputes, food, and eloquence. The star has sharp eyes, good reaction, good eloquence in argument, likes to study, has the ability of analysis, the ability to memorize, the ability to associate and so on. It is careful but suspicious. I Characteristics of the Star 1. Figure and temper (1) Figure Middle, big mouth (2)Temper Strong power of association, analysis, study and confidence, honest, kind with little haughtiness, sharp words, eloquence in argument, suspicion and erudition 2. Characters (1) god of acrimoniousness (2) fond of god, Buddha, study of fate (3) eloquence, can be a diplomatic personnel; has good relationship, suitable for the job with oratorical ability 2. Job with oratorical ability I. culture and education IV. merchandising VII. show business II.law V.sell VIII. agency III. mass media VI.music IX.trade (4)Right and wrong: the one is kind and sincere, a dispute is always caused by a quarrel (5)For a woman: the one is alienated and suspicious which results in the deterioration of love (6) Pains: the one has rough childhood, he must obtain gains after working hard (7)Si Hua I. Hua Quan (rationality): It can increase the power of speaking and reduce the quarrel II. Hua Lu (sensitivity): It can help the one to be the famous person in show business III. Hua Ji It means much more quarrels. If Sha star comes across, the one must pay attention to the indictment. (8)Xing Hua 1.Lucky Star I.Lu Cun: smoothness for the whole life II. Zuo You: richness for the whole life III.Chang, Qu, Kui Yue: public service or cultural enterprises 2.Sha Star I.Yang Ren: obstacle in emotion, quarrel, harm by a knife II.Tuo Luo: harm in enmotion III.Huo, Ling, Bai Hu: litigation, prison; if Huo, Ling meet in Travel palace, it means traffic accident (9)Comparison The one is good at human relation and engages in the job of teaching, negotiating and singing. Tan Lang is versatile but it is partial to avarice and arrogance. Tian Ji is good at consulting, contact and rushing about on business. He is a talent of technology.

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III Logic Ju Men and Hua Lu can lead fortune. Yet this star is not a wealth star, so the fortune is limited. If Hua Quan meets Ju Men in the same palace, the one will have authority. If Hua Ji meets Ju Men in the same palace, the quarrel will be all over the sky. The Ju Men does not meet Hua Ke, the one will not get fames with eloquence only, but has to match with specialty and achievements. Similar to Mercury in Western astrology, this star governs communication or how you use your ”mouth”. If well positioned, it gives gifts as an orator or public speaker. If poorly positioned, you can spend a lot of your life ”with your foot in your mouth”. The Ju Men star is talker. He can be very eloquent like a charming politician, a skillful lawyer, a lecturer, reporter, or he he can be a slanderous gossiper. It depends on the brightness of the star and the brightness of 太阳; and the overall influences around the court where 巨门resides. Ju Men is also a competitor. His competitive side can enable him to succeed in a competitive environment, like business and sport. This fact, however tend to also cause him to be envious of others. These people are subtle about getting what they want, and can be jealous of others. Other descriptions: Speaker, Messenger, Door, Gossip, Envy The level of brightness of the Ju Men star is shown below: 命宫: Ju Men has to do with speaking, eloquence, and ones ability to express oneself verbally. However, since the door is big, people with Ju Men in their 命宫can easily get into trouble because of their speech, saying the wrong thing, saying it at the wrong time or otherwise misspeaking. To help avoid this kind of trouble, it is best for these people to have professions where they use their mouth (teaching, sales, politics, entertainers, attorneys, public relations, etc.) 1. Life (1)Figure Plain appearance, protruding cheekbone, erect nose, big mouth, eyes with might, strong hands and feet, loud voice, suspicion (2)Xing Hu I.When the star meets Qing Yang, Tuo Luo on the same palace, the one will marry at a late age II.When Huo, Ling, Bai Hu meet together in San He, it means encountering fire. (3)Pattern Though this star is bad, yet Zi Wei and Lu Cun can release the bad fate. People with Ju Men in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. talkative, tend to enjoy the use verbal communication. 2. competitive, or spends life having to compete with others. 3. tend to gossip, slander, back stab if structure has too many unfavorable stars. 4. is likely to do well in career related to speaking, demonstrating and teaching. 5. prone to jealousy 6. normally slow start towards success. Ju Men is an described as talkative, verbal, envious, competitive Influenced by other stars he will exhibit varying hues of character. Ju Men can be generalized like so: 1. with positively artistic stars like 文昌and 文曲, he is eloquent. 2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, or influenced by Hua ji Transformation energy, he is likely to spend time in slander, back-stabbing due to jealousy; then again these stars can make him more decisive and competitive. 3. Ju Men is closely related to Tai Yang (the Sun). A bright Tai Yang will give Ju Men an edge.

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4. at Yin court,he is eloquent and active. 5. at Shen court,his energy is weak and tend to lack determination and endurance to take on challenges. 6. in Zi and Wu courts, he has great potential and needs to work hard at refining his skills to succeed. 7. in Chou and Wei courts, life can be difficult in early days. It can improve later on if the structure changes with transformations. 8. in Mao and You Courts, there is a potential for success, whether it is possible to hold on to it depends upon the transformations and stars that influence the star. 9. in Si and Hai Courts, he is a good messenger. His ability to bring wealth and success depends on his brightness and the other stars in the structure. 10. in Chen and Xu Courts, he is a bit unsettled. It might take some time for him to find his niche in many aspects of his life. Good transformations can improve the situation and bring him to success. What Ju Men can mean in other courts:

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Brothers Court

Siblings / friends are generally not supportive. Often the subject feels like he a target of gossip and back stabbing. Problems and misunderstandings in communication. (1)The opinions among the brothers are differences. It is hard to communicate for each one. (2) When the star meets Tian Ji, the one will have two brothers When the star meets Sun, the one will have three brothers When the star meets Tian Tong, the one will have two to three brothers

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Peers Court 仆 役 宫

As with brothers court. A great deal of gossip among you and your friends. Have various kinds of friends. If Ju Men and Tian Ji are in the same palace, the subordinates are treacherous to the one. If the Ju Men and Hua Ji are in the same palace, the one might be implicated by friends.

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Parents Court 父 母 宫

Relationship parents / bosses / clients is dependent on the influences of other stars. Normally it is not good as in the case of the Brothers court. Arguments with your parents are they with each other. With Hua Ji indicates they will divorce. Relationship with parents feels distant.

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Karma Court 福 德 宫

Person is disturbed most of the time by disquieting thoughts. He is competitive, always comparing his situation with others, also prone to feelings of envy. Severity depends on the structure. You become depressed and worry too much about trivial things. Work with mind and labor. If the star meets Hua Ji, the one will get into a dead end. The only good combination is Ju Men and Tian Tong. The one can enjoy his life.

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Children Domain 子 女 宫

Relationship with children / employees / followers are generally not close. Gossip can lead to hurt by back-stabbing. Difficult to communicate. Talkative or sassy, depending on other stars. 4. Children (1)The children like to speak. They have seldom chances to meet their parents. Meanwhile, they have different thoughts with the parents (2)Ju Men and Sun in the same palace: the first and second children are easy to bring up. Ju Men and Tian Ji in the same palace: the one will have one son. Ju Men and Tian Kong, Di Jie in the same palace: the one will not have any son.

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Health Court 疾 厄 宫

Mouth and digestive tract. Digestion, lung, or kidney trouble. If Ju Men is rated dark here, you are likely to become color blind in later years. Digestion system, kidney, and lungs are not good.

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Spouse Court 夫妻 宫

Tend to be disputes with spouse. It can be unsettling. Difficult to communicate. Talkative spouse. Rating of 1 is a sweet spouse; rating of 5 can be abusive. Separation indicated with Hua Ji. (1)Opinion I.Dispute, quarrel are much. II.The spouse has good oratorical ability. If the star meets Lu Cun in the same palace, then the one can get help from the spouse. (2)Emotion difficulties will be occurred easily. If the star meets Liu Sha in the same palace, or Liu Sha is in the life palace, it is bad for the one. (3)The emotion is complicated for Ju Men. They shift their loves to other persons seriously. Men will have difficulty in emotion.

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Properties Court 田 宅宫

Home on low ground and less sunny areas. There might be problems when acquiring property due to disputes and litigation. This makes business ownership difficult. You live in a noisy place (such as a city). Be careful, as it is easy for you to have lawsuits on this property. Clamor in family, quarrel in neighbourhood.

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Career Court 官 禄 宫

Jobs that require the use of speech for teaching, demonstrating, preaching. Success depends on the structure and transformation influences. Poor structure indicates problems faced in job due to back-stabbing. Can also mean keen competition involved in job. Career uses speech (attorney, broadcaster, teacher, etc.). Engaging in the job with eloquence, learning and technology, traffic and so on. If Shar star meets Ju Men in the same palace, then the one will suffer litigation.

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Travel Court 迁 移 宫

Can mean travels on business for talks, teachings. Normally it indicates disputes /litigation issues with outsiders. There is gossip around you when you travel. The one cannot get alone with other people well. It is easy for the one to provoke a dispute.

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Wealth Court 财 昂宫

Money is hard earned, and in some cases stiff competition is faced. In good structures, subject can overcome and win. You can earn money from speech (teaching, sales, politics, etc.) (1)Creating fortune with the mouth I.Suitable for the job with mouth, such as agency II. It is hard for the one to keep the money. If the one has great desire, he might encounter loss in money. III. Do not show one’s intelligence and avoid provoking a dispute. IV. If the star in the Children palace is not good, the one must pay attention to the spending of the children. (2)Xing Hua When the Ju Men meets Hua Ji, Qing Yang or Tuo Luo, the one must avoid the quarrel.

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The 武曲star is the finance manager. It is also metal, which had a brittle character. Other stars will affect its attitude towards money making. If structure is good, he’ll be skilled at investments. Otherwise he may get reckless and lose everything. He may even get into a violent situation if structure is too brittle. In some instances, military career is suitable. 武曲also has a special quality of being multi-skilled. This is especially so in the presence of Puo Jun and/or Wen Chang and Wen Qu. In this case, he can make a career in creative occupations like performance arts. MING: 武 曲is the hardworking army general. This star can accumulate wealth through labor. These people can have successful careers but, like a general, they make decisions on their own and prefer to give orders, not take them. They are workaholics, can be cold-hearted, and find it difficult to maintain close relationships. They are opinionated and strong. Women with 武曲in their Ming Gong often lead their husbands and are competitive with men. The representative of this star is Chou Wu Wang. He is the god of fortune and handles wealth, bravery and longevity. Yet it is a star of widowed nature, so it is not good for a woman. The one will have white face, wide forehead, rough brows, hard hair, sturdy character, honesty and personal loyalty, straightforward temper, new ideas at any time, systematization in work. I Characteristics of the Star 1. Figure and temper (1)Figure Round face, cold expression if no smile, strong body, not too fat but in good health, unusual thick hair (2)Temper Chastity, heroic and indomitable attitude, fortitude, docility 2. Characters (1)Wealth Star The one can have good performance in career. If Tian Ji is named as planner, then 武曲can be regarded as executor. (2)Personality Straightforwardness, gentleness, loud voice, making prompt decisions, having tolerance (3) Solitary I.For a man a. This star is suitable for a man but not a woman for it will affect the marriage. II.For a woman a. The star is not good for a woman. So it would be better for the woman to have a job and the husband should be elder than the woman about seven years old. III.Marriage a. Suitable for marriage at a more mature age b. If the star meets Huo Xing, then such combination will be good for the marriage. (4)Variation I. If 武曲and Chi Sha (or Po Jun, Tan Lang) with Si Hua are at the same palace, a special power will appear and is benefit to the wealth. (5)Si Hua(武曲is sensitive to Si Hua) I. When 武曲meets Hua Lu: suitable for trade II. When 武曲meets Hua Quan:benefit in military service III. When 武曲meets Hua Ke: benefit in civil service IV. When 武曲meets Hua Ji: can earn the money but cannot save it II Explanation of the Palace 1. Life (1)The one can own fortune by working hard. The job must relate to economics and metal. (2)Suitable for the job of military, police III Logic 1. If the star meets Hua Lu in the same palace, the one will have good wealth; if the star meets Hua Ji, then the one will be bankrupt. The one is firm in behavior and does not hesitate in making decisions. The one seldom reminds the passing things, but looks into the future. So it will be benefit for him to have correct judgement, if not he will fail. The key point is that he needs a brain trust and good friends. 2. If the star is in the Friends palace, the one will be hurt by villains. Please pay attention to making friends. 3. The big reason that influences wealth is the happiness and luck, the second reason is will and career. Losing great fortune will influence the strategy and thoughts for the future. No fortune, no happiness. To start an enterprise or take up an occupation must depend on your wealth and then match up with interest, will and the background of expertise. Wuqu the Military Minister is one of the three wealth stars, and also one of the three

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fighters. This is because it is of Yin Metal property, and weaponry and ancient coins were both made of metal. Although it does represent wealth, as a fighter, Wuqu is quick and vigorous, and it is action oriented. The other two wealth stars are Tianfu the Finance Minister and Taiyin the Moon. Tianfu is conservative while Taiyin is quiet and it focuses more on planning, therefore, among the three wealth stars, Wuqu is more likened to be a businessperson one who takes action and acts fast for acquiring wealth. Therefore, we can understand that it is best to be placed in Wealth Domain, and it is the star that benefits best from the presence of Lucun the Treasurer or Hualu the Flow Enhancer. With the presence of Tiankui the Status Star and Tianyue the Reputation Star, while provided that there are no Adverse Stars present, Wuqu in Self Domain indicates the capacity to be a powerful figure in the finance world. Without the presence of Lucun the Treasurer, Hualu the Flow Enhancer, and other Auspicious Stars, quick thinking and quick actions do not assure successes for Wuqu the Military Minister. On the other hand, quick and vigorous nature could easily be the cause of disastrous failures when Wuqu finds Adverse Stars present in its Matrix. Therefore, it is the Major Star that gets greater negative impact from Huaji the Negative Enhancer and Adverse Stars more than other Major Stars does. As a wealth star, it is good to be placed in the Career Domain and the Estates Domain too. In Career Domain, an auspicious Wuqu represents business acumen and assures success in business, or the financial sector. The inappropriate domains to place Wuqu are the Travel Domain and the interpersonal relationship domains. The English name I have given serves to remind that it is more apt for the Military Minister to stay in the imperial court near where the emperor is, which means that one needs to strive harder when away from home when it is placed in the Travel Domain. The tough character and quick nature of Wuqu is another reason, for it suggests that tact is lacking when interacting with others. And, its tough character is the main reason Wuqu the Military Minister is an inauspicious star in interpersonal relationship domains. Its worst placement is in the Love Domain. Here, it definitely needs the presence of Auspicious Stars to reduce or alter the negative effect in order to have a fine relationship and an ordinary marriage. 武曲 The Army General, Dance 武曲represents military authority. In your Wealth palace, this star can bring prosperity and a successful career. However, those with this star in their first house can be the type who gives orders easier than taking them! Other descriptions: Finance, Wealth Creator,Wealth Manager, Investor The level of brightness of the 武曲star is shown below: People with 武曲in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. strong willed, tough, brittle character. 2. independent and determined. 3. can be skillful and clever, especially with the help of Tang Lang, Wen Chang, Wen Qu in related courts.. 4. Is good in finances especially when Tian Kui and Tian Yue is in related courts. 5. with Puo Jun, the subject tend to have a hectic life; partly due to his brittle character. 6. a tendency to violence (because of money) if star is related to Qing Yang, Tuo Luo, Huo Xing. Some advice in this case, for person to take up career as Surgeon / Butcher ...etc. that’s knufe related. 7. Person has a potential to create wealth, unless there are too many harmful elements around the Self court, or if 武曲is transformed to Hua Ji.

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8. tendency to be a loner. 武曲is an described as brittle, skillful, strong-willed, wealth creator. Influenced by other stars can change the character of this star. 武曲can be generalised like so: 1. with positively artistic stars like Wen Chan and Wen Qu,has outstanding skills. 2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, he will have a violent nature. 3. 武曲is a wealth creator. He is useful if the structure is good. But will be the other extreme if transformed to Hua Ji. 4. at 寅and 申courts, he is skilled. Type of skill depends on the other stars. 5. in 子and 午courts, he is good at handling money and creating wealth. Extent of which depends on structure. 6. in 丑and 未courts, he tends to be a late developer. Has to work hard to achieve results later in life. 7. in 卯and 酉Courts, he is highly aggressive. Be careful of injury due to violence / accident. Best suited for military people. 8. in 巳and 亥Courts, he is full of special talent. Character is very brittle , dynamic, revolutionary. Hectic life. 9. In 辰and 戌Courts, he is skilled in money matters. With a good structure, he is very successful; otherwise, he could face sudden losses too. What 武曲can mean in other courts:

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Brothers Court

Frequent disagreement,often lots of disputes. Good relationships with friends tend to be short term, or potentially destructive, like inappropriate sexual relationships. Siblings are like a general strong and opinionated. (1) Has brothers with rigid character or extreme thoughts (2) Two brothers or less, if there is a lucky star in the same palace, the one might have three brothers.

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Peers Court

As with Brothers Court, peers, subordinates may be very capable, but relationship is generally not good. Bad structure could mean betrayal. This is a widowed and variable star. The friends around you will come and go in haste. It is difficult to communicate and make friends (the person is too strong).

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Parents Court

As with peers and brothers courts. Parents / bosses may appear controlling. The parents are stubborn but they are careful in behavior. They talk in the style as a judge holds court. The parents are the army general giving orders, tough, unyielding.

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Karma Court

Tendency to be indulgent in materialism and/or sex. Depends on the structure to what extent or whether it is subject is principled or not. It means the one works hard; obstinate and irritable. If the star meets Chi Sha or Po Jun in the same palace, the one will toil for the whole life. If the star meets 贪狼, the one will be rich in old age. You are able to make a good living but can be lonely.

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As with Brothers court, children / staff / students are controlling, independent. The relationship is generally not good. Your children have their own minds and are difficult to educate. (1) The children are stubborn and obstinate. It would be better for the one to provide metal toys to guide the children studying technology. (2) When 武曲meets Po Jun: the one will have one child. When 武曲meets Tian Xian: the one can foster one child first, then give birth to another one. When 武曲meets Chi Sha: the one should avoid hurting the child

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Health Court

Lungs ailment. Lung, Intestine problems. (1)武曲belongs to Yin and metal, it masters cough, hoarseness, irascibility, and cold (2)When 武曲meets Hua Ji, the one might have a wound by knife. Besides, the one will suffer many disasters in childhood such as harm in limbs and head.

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Spouse Court

Spouse will exhibit the character of the star. Domineering. Depending on structure, it can be positive because spouse is successful, or it cab be destructive because of poor relationship. With 破军, it may mean more than one marriage. Your spouse is the army general strong and difficult to communicate with. It is better to marry later in life. Marriage (1).For a man I.Has a wife with unusual courage and ability, but arbitrary II.When the star meets Tan Lang or Chi Sha, the husband and wife will do harm each other. (2) For a woman: the one will take the power away from the husband. (3) Marriage at a more mature age If the life palace is bad, the one might have several times of marriage. So it would be good for the one to marry at a late age. (4)?? I. When 武曲meets Hua Lu: the spouse will be important person of finance and economics. II. When 武曲meets Hua Quan:the spouse is a military III. When 武曲meets Hua Ke: the spouse achieves both fame and wealth IV. When 武曲meets Hua Ji: the one will be lonely for half a lifetime

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Properties Court

Person has good sense for investments. Good to do business, especially in finance, real estate. Bad star structure can also lead to sudden losses, so watch out. The one can get lots of property from forefathers. When 武曲meets Po Jun or Da Hao, it is possible for the one losing a family fortune. Person has a good house or owns quite a bit of property.

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Career Court

Can be good in the financial sector, if Qi Sha is in the same court, military / police work is better. With artistic stars like Wen Chang and Wen Qu, subject can do well in performance art. 武曲here is good for military, engineering, metal work, technical trades. (1)Type The one is not suitable for the job with document and in administrative department. It will be proper for the one to do the job with metal, finance, account, military, hardware and techniques. (2) Xing Hua The one has vigorous force of execution. I. When 武曲meets 贪狼the one will practice favouritism in administrative affairs. II. When 武曲meets Tian Xi: the one will face different people for his job, e.g., service trade

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Travel Court

Good to do business overseas. Makes a good businessman / investor. You must move far from home to earn your money. (1)The stars manages changes and variation. The one must work with one’s mind. (2)It the star meets Tan Lang in the same palace, the one will succeed. If meets Chi Sha, the one will not have peaceful mind and body.

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Wealth Court

Ideal if structure is good. Person can build wealth, and is a potentially skillful investor. This star is good here for wealth. It is especially easy to become wealthy with a rating of 1 or 2. 武曲and 天府together here is the best combination for money. Beware of the effects of harmful stars. They can turn fortunes around very quickly; like robbery, cheating, violence and lawsuits. 5. Wealth (The master palace) (1) Wealth star I. Good at managing money II. Having business first, then getting fortune (2)Career If the one engages in the job something to do with metal, he might earn the money easily. (3)Sha Stars I.Si Sha: if the star sits in the same palace with Si Sha, it is easy for the one becoming an expert of specified technology. II.Kong Jie: The expenses will be great. III.Hua Ji: The one will lose money due to the change of the career. (4)Xing Yao When 武曲meets 七杀in the same palace: the one will rise in life by one’s own efforts When 武 曲meets 贪狼the one will be successful after middle age

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Lian Zhen - Propriety

The representative of the star is Fei Zhong, the traitor of Zhou Wang. He handles wickedness and distortion. The one is tall and strong and with beauty of wildness. He/she has good ability to memorize, likes to adventure and gamble. And he is dissolute. Lianzhen, of Yin Fire property, is the most complex star among the 14 Major Stars because its traits vary most widely. The Chinese words Lian ? and Zhen ? mean honesty and chastity, but it takes stringent conditions for Lianzhen to live up to these meanings. For a start, there must not be any Adverse Stars in its matrix. Next, it matters much what dual Major Star combination does it form (these would be discussed in dual star chapters). On the other end of the spectrum, Lianzhen is also the Secondary Peach Blossom ci tao hua - the capacity to captivate the opposite gender, and it is about indulging in emotions, hence, the Star of Passion, as I have named it. If you have grasped these characteristics of Lianzhen, you would comprehend why it represents Confinement/Imprisonment (hua qi wei jian) in the classic text. For a person who has not the highest grade of Lianzhen in Self Domain, he/she is always easily trapped/confined/imprisoned by his/her emotions. A Lianzhen person can be gracious and often exudes humour and friendliness, but he/she may be very rigid with principles. Thus, do not expect a Lianzhen person to bend the rules easily for you even if you are the best of friends. In addition to emotions and about passion, Lianzhen the Passion Star can also mean money or blood. To make it even more complicated, it can be a combination of any of the two meanings, or all three of the meanings. For instance, when Lianzhen lands in a bad condition, it can mean a negative impact on emotions, it can be bad money luck, it can be a blood disease or a bloody event, or it can be a combination of all these. Therefore, it is always inclusive to look at only the star alone, without considering what other stars that are present in its matrix. As the Secondary Peach Blossom, Lianzhen suggests multi-talents too. A Lianzhen person is basically artistic, especially in building and colour. Therefore, one may be keen to learn painting, photography or expresses an interest in architecture or interior design. A high grade Lianzhen may also excel in politics, the Military, business world or performance arts. And, the fact that it is a Peach Blossom ??, it is generally inauspicious to be placed in the Love Domain. More specifically, it means much indulgence in many loves but it is bad for marriage life. In other interpersonal relationship domains, it is considered bad in Parents Domain, but good in every other, especially the Offspring Domain. However, again, it may not be conclusive at all by only looking at Lianzhen alone, because it is very sensitive to the effect of other stars present. In the Wealth Domain, Lianzhen the Passion Star means wealth acquired through competitive means. Lianzhen the Passion Star is also one of the two Major Stars that present the widest difference when it is attached with Hualu the Flow Enhancer ??, or Huaji the Negative Enhancer ??. Lianzhen the Passion Star has an inclination towards arts, and it is more likely to appreciate things beautiful, hence, getting into architecture is one common phenomenon. It is also a star good in discerning colours, therefore, there are many examples of a Lianzhen person taking up painting or photography. Lian Zhen The Politician, Virgin Lian Zhen is the politician star and also one of the peach blossom stars those stars associated with romance, flirting and affairs. If positively positioned, it can bring success in dealing with others, if poorly positioned, it can represent being “too slick”, problems with infidelity, gambling, or alcohol.

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Other descriptions: Flirtatious, Wicked, Lian Zhen is an described as artistic, flirtatious, wicked, spiteful, straight forward, highly emotional, injury. Lian Zhen is one of the Peach Blossom Stars. The Lian Zhen star exhibits extremes in character. There is little middle ground. To understand how this star affects an aspect of life is to understand this extreme, and how the structure and transformations affect it. Lian Zhen is your best friend and your worst enemy. Watch out for it, especially during periods when it is influenced by Hua Ji. Take extra precautions when this is influencing the travel palace. Lian Zhen hua Ji: Lianzhen with Huaji doesn’t mean bad it just that he Lianzhen quality is messy. So if you are in messy Lianzhen type of work you can do better. Use the power of Lian Zhen for harnessing creativity in the arts, and socializing. People with Lian Zhen in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. straightforward and loyal. 2. sociable, flirtatious, charismatic. 3. display extreme in character, can be very nice or very mean. 4. tend to be artistic, carefree and romantic , almost to the point of being selfindulgent; if star is bright, has a good structure, and influenced by Wen Chang and Wen Qu. 5. tend to be wicked, spiteful ,envious if the star is not bright and is surrounded by too many harmful stars. 6. can be involved in accidents, violence, if influenced by harmful stars and/or transformations to Hua Ji. 7. tend to be speculative. Likes to take risk. MING: Lian Zhen is the politician star and in the Ming is good for public office. However, like a politician, Lian Zhen is easily influenced, and can create instability in the life. Lian Zhen is ambitious, loves to make friends, tells people what they like to hear, and is attractive to the opposite sex. People with Lian Zhen in their Ming love to excel and like to gamble and drink, especially with rating 3, 4 or 5. They have a good sense of humor and are risk takers. Influenced by other stars he can exhibit extremes in character. Lian Zhen can be generalized like so: 1. with positively artistic stars like Wen Chang and Wen Qu, he is artistic, flirtatious, sociable, and very emotion driven. 2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, Tian Xing, and/or transformation hy Hua Ji, his character is mean, wicked and spiteful, full of hate. Most of the time, of course, there is a mix of good and bad stars around Lian Zhen, and that describes someone who exhibits extreme in character, mood swings, or a tendency to love and hate to the extreme. 3. Lian Zhen, at his darkest, is sentimental and prone to mood swings. 4. Mao or You courts, he is unstable. Being influenced by Puo Jun, there will be a lot of external and internal turbulence. It will prove to bring about good outcome if transformations are good, otherwise it can also mean accidents and turmoil..

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5. Zi and Wu courts, He is more controlled and poised here. Depending on whether there are good helper stars and good transformation energies in relation to the star. Transformation to Hua Ji can cause injury. 6. Chou and Wei courts, highly ambitious and speculative. A poor structure could lead to injury. 7. Yin and Shen Courts, he is very romantic and flirtatious. Tend to be complacent at the same time. 8. Si and Hai Courts, his is at his darkest, and his tumultuous nature shows here. He’d tend to be isolating and lacking in progress. Good transformations and helper stars can stabilize his character. 9. Chen and Xu Courts, he is a strategist. The level of success depends on the structure. Bad structure and mean injury as well. In life palace, it masters sub Tao Hua; in career palace, it masters career I Characteristics of the Star 1. Figure and temper (1)Figure 1. Tall and strong. The eyes are bright and piercing. 2. The woman is delicate, pretty and modest. (2)Temper Hard style in drifting management, free and easy, indomitable, adventureful, variable? 2. Characters (1) Maniac person informal, heroic, sturdy, dissipated and fearsome (2)Five Ghosts (Wu Gui) The star is insubordinate. The one does not fear in terrible situation. He/she does not care about judgment that people do for him/her. In addition, the one has good human relation. It would be better for him to be employed by someone. (3)Tao Hua (love) The job of the one always has to contact with the opposite sex, for example, clerk, airhostess and so on. (4)For a woman For a woman, she has good temperament. She is delicate and pretty but not gorgeous. When the star meets Mercury, it means the one will keep distance from the opposite sex for the whole life. (5)Career It is the best for the star to sit in this palace. The one will have good performance in job, especially in the administrative unit. (6) Liu Ji 1. It is good for the star to meet Chang and Qu star for the one will be polite and like music. Yet the emotion of the one will not be smooth and the one has short life. 2. If the star meets Jiang star, the one will have great authority. He/she must notice the stubbornness. (7) Liu Sha 1. When the star meets Di Jie or Di Kong, the one will have a job with high position. 2. Has week resistance to Si Sha for it will be affected. (8)Si Hua 1. It is bad to meet Hua Ji in the same palace for the one might encounter difficulty. All the stars fear to meet Hua Ji, yet Lian Chen, Wu Qu and Tian Ji fear Hua Ji very much. 2 Hua Lu tends to the fate of love (Tao Hua). 1. Life (1) Suitable for the job of public office. (2) The one has potential shorttempered character. It can be changed with the education. (3) The one has good human relations. III Logic 1. The one has the mind to make progress. He has strong temper. Yet the one is easy, generous, and humorous. 2. The one has the character of aiming too high and has vanity. So he always falls down painful abyss.

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Brothers Court Siblings relationship depend on whether there are good or harmful stars around. Tends to make friends with very emotional, artistic people. Depending on the influences of other stars, the relationship can be useful or toxic. Very changeable sometimes nice and sometimes not nice.

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2. Brothers (1) Elder and younger brothers are heartless. (2) When the star is in the palace singly, the one will have two brothers. (3) When the star meets Tian Tong, the one will have two brothers. When the star meets Chi Sha, the one will have one brother. Peers Court Relationships with colleagues/acquaintences are as in the Brothers Court. You easily attract friends of the opposite sex. The variation of making friends is great. Parents Court Tumoultous relationship can be expected. Depending on the star structure it could mean injury, or violent behavour. Subject will find their parents / bosses/ clients...difficult to understand. Parents are changeable and hard for you to understand. The tempers of the parents are strange. They are easy to be angry with their children. Karma Court Subject can be someone who loves the arts, be emotional if influenced by Wen Chang and Wen Qu, or he could be promiscuous, if influenced by too many ”peach Blossom” stars like Tian Yao, Yian Yue. He tends to worry too much. Unstable, changeable thoughts. Too much running around unnecessarily. The one works hard with mind. When he meets troubles, someone will save him and help him. Children Relationship can be either very close, or very difficult depending on the structure. Subject will find difficulty understanding the relationship perhaps because of its extreme situation. Your children like to take things apart to understand them. Be careful with electrical things. (1) The children are rebellious and like to study everything. They usually take the toys apart. So you have to watch them out to avoid danger occurrence. (2) When the star is in the palace singly, the one will have one child. When the star meets Tian Xiang, the one will have two children. Health Court Problems blood, heart, kidney, sexual organs; possible surgery. Many small health problems, heart trouble. In later years you may suffer insomnia. The one is impatient and has insomnia. So the cold will be easy to find him such as canker sore. In addition, the one has weak mechanism of duodenum. Marriage Domain 夫 妻 宫 Expect highly emotional relationship. Success of failure depends on the structure. Too many peach blossom stars can indicated the one or both partners love affairs outside. Presence of more stable stars like Tian Xian, Tian Fu , can bring about a more stable relationship. Your spouse is very friendly with a rating of 1 or 2, and picks arguments with a rating of 4 or 5. (1) If there is no Hua Ji or Liu Sha in the same palace of this star, the one is suitable for the job of public office and has good position. (2) This star is not a wealth star. When it is in the palace singly, the spouse of the one works hard and does not seek wealth. (3)Other influence The one has beautiful appearance and knows human interest, so the one has good human relations. Besides, the one has principle of life.

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Lianzhen Hua Ji in Love domain It certainly is bad to have Lianzhen Huaji in Love Domain, in terms of the given trends (??). Therefore, the knowledge gives us the chance to be more prepared and not to take a relationship for granted. However, the degree of impact cannot be specified for an individual because our karma is different. The worst (or philosophically, the best) is the inability to find love; the most common is often encountering bad romance; the generic in terms of effect is that it is more severe on one’s emotion (negative Passion Star = negative emotions). Presence of Youbi the Right Deputy may represent a third party in the relationship. Properties Court Home can be very good or very run down, depends on the structure. Normally subject doesn’t own property, or owns one with difficulty. It is all subjective because this star has extreme characteristics, unless in the presence of more stable stars like Tian Fu and Tian Xiang. Business is likely to do with beauty, fashion, pubs and Bars, entertainment or sex industry. You either have wealth or bankruptcy. (1) When the star meets Chi Sha, the one cannot depend on the ancestor fortune but works hard to earn money. (2) When the star meets Hua Ji, there must be quarrels in the house of that one. In addition, the electric equipments in the house often break down. Career Court Expect to thrive on jobs in the arts / entertainment / beauty industry, or anything that requires PR work, especially where charm is required. Officer, judge, military. Masters career palace. The one can do public office. If the one want to do job in the private enterprise, it is suitable for the one to do work in the way of electric equipment and technique. Travel Court With good transformations and helpful stars, Subject enjoys socializing when he travels. In bad structure or with transformations by Hua Ji, it can mean getting hurt while abroad. In some cases it might indicated going to a place illegally. Be careful if Lian Zhen is transformed by Hua Ji. It can mean a serious accident. You have to work hard. If your work is far from home, you may labor heavily. When it meets lucky star, it means it is safe for the one to go outside. In addition, the one must work hard and has unexpected encounter. It is suitable for the one to go to a big city for development. In leisure time, the one likes to climb a mountain and goes for a picnic. Wealth Court Very extreme possibilities. In good structure, money can be made through involvement in creative arts, investments, person can be wealthy. However, when bad transformations influence the structure, problems may arise due to disputes, over-speculation, which can result in bankruptcy at some point. Money comes and goes. With 4 or 5, you enjoy gambling. Moreover, when you want to see where money comes from, i think we’re meant to look at the career and blessing/karma palace as well. (1)Wealth Star This star is wealth star, yet the variation is big. It means the one get the money easily and looses the money easily. Any official job can help the one to reduce the variation. If the one want to have individual business, please choose a work with nature of service to supplement the inadequacy of wealth. (2)Enjoyment

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The one values substance enjoyment such as decoration, cars, clothes, tours, entertainments and food. (3)Comparison 廉贞: The one knows when is suitable to spend money and know what kind of money worthy to obtain. For social activities, the one will spend lots of money to increase human relations. 贪狼: The one is good at managing money. So he can use the money in different ways. The income is obtained by opportunity. And he will spend money due to social activities. 天机: The one prefers to earn opportunistic wealth. He has strong ability of turnover. The way of technique is really suitable for the one.

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Tai Yang - Sun

The representative of Sun is Bi Gan loyal courtier of Zhou Wang. He handles light and philanthropy. This god is efficient in both brainy and brawny activities. Round face and strong physique are the features of the god. He is honest, outspoken, easy to be angry, and likes to dispute. The one works positively and loves diplomatic society and makes friends with people. I Characteristics of the Star 1. Figure and Temper (1) Figure Appearances with dignity, round face, bad eyesight requiring to put on glasses (2) Temper Philanthropy, enthusiasm, voluntariness (3)Appearance I.Lips II.nose III.ear IV.belly V. Buttock , are thick. It means the one is large-minded. 2. Characters (1) Personality 1. Kindliness in nature, born in day time will have good appearance; born in night will be smart and honest 2. Outspoken, likes to join activity, likes to make friends (2) For a woman The behavior of a woman will be similar to the deed of a man. The woman is chaste and undefiled and it will be better for her to marry at a late age (3)Shi Chen With the different Shi Chen of the birth, everything will be changed. (4)Honor When the star meets with San Tai, Ba Zuo, En Guang, Tian Gui or Liu Ji in the same palace, it means honor or special treatment. (5)Eyes I.Hua Ji: it is uncertain for the one to have nearsightedness, yet the one likes to put on glasses. II. Hua Quan: the one might have color blindness. III. Hua Lu: the one might have astigmatism. (6)Harm 1.Whent Sun sits in life palace, it means harms to masculine of near relations 2. The harm degree has relation to the palace and other stars that this star meets. (7)Si Hui 1.It is good for the one that was born in daytime and in Spring and Summer. If someone was born in night and in winter, we called it Shi Hui. 2.Influence I.Career: achieve both fame and wealth first and then fall into disrepute, the one must take care of lawsuit II.Body health: if the star meets Yang Tuo in the condition of Si Hur, it means the one might have harm in body; if the star meets Huo Ling, the one might be hurt by fire. III Logic 1. In the broken morning, the sun hides unlimited essence. 2. Things will develop in the opposite direction when they become extreme. Keeping away from the prosperous period can prevent failure. When the sun rises, it is the best position for the sun. The sunlight at noon is too vigorous. In the circle of show business, the one might be popular and unpopular soon. 4.Hiding the talent and ability is the prelude of success. The one must brew his energy and take the frustration as a test. He should conserve energy and build up strength for using in the future. It is the easiest to understand the characteristics of Taiyang because we can associate it with the real astral body. In Ziwei Doushu, Taiyang, of Yang Fire element, represents status and honour. Think of the sun in our solar system, and we can visualise several basic traits of Taiyang. We know where it is positioned exactly according to the time of the day every day. Its position cannot be changed, and this implies steadfastness. All life forms on earth have benefited from its heat and light, and this implies that Taiyang is more of a provider than a taker. Everyone on earth does not always appreciate the heat given by the sun in the day, and this implies that Taiyang will always have some detractors. The primary assessment of Taiyang the Sun is its brightness according to its position in relation to the time (hour) represented by the twelve Earthly Branches of the twelve houses in the chart. It is bright when it is placed in houses from Yin (E3) to Wei (E8), because the Earthly Branches of these houses represent daylight hours. It is dim when it is placed in houses from Shen (E9) to Chou (E2), because the Branches here represent nightfall. The previously mentioned basic traits of Taiyang are fully valid for it in the daylight houses, and especially pronounced in Mao (E4) and Wu (E7) houses because it is the brightest here. To enjoy the brightness and status of the Sun fully, a person has

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to be born in daylight hours too. Otherwise, these descriptions are somewhat reduced for someone who is born at night. For a Taiyang placed in dim positions, its steadfastness remains present though not as apparent. However, the other two traits are reduced to a lower degree because it is not giving as much light and heat at night: Life is less of a burden because it is providing less; and it has fewer detractors because it attracts less attention. But the catch here is that Taiyang the Sun in dim houses gets less recognition too. Again, a person who is born at night is worse off for a dim Sun, than one who is born in the day. As the other ultimate leader besides Ziwei the Emperor Star, the grades of Taiyang the Sun is also assessed according to how many aides it has in the basic structure, and whether both the Auspicious Stars that come in pairs are present together in the Matrix. When a bright Taiyang has perfect combinations of supporting casts, it can be even more outstanding than a Ziwei that has them. This is because it is the basic nature of Taiyang the Sun to shine, while Ziwei the Emperor is not as much exposed due to its high self esteem and pride. However, the presence of Adverse Stars can cause bad results from being outstanding. And, again identical to Ziwei the Emperor Star, it is best to place it in Career Domain, which indicates a bright and shining career. This is especially so in Si (E6) and Wu (E7) houses. Wealth Domain, however, is not its best position because the star is more about status and reputation than wealth. Whether in Self or Wealth Domain, Taiyang the Sun always indicates some form of financial burden or bearing extra financial duty, because the star is about giving/providing. Estates Domain is not suitable either because the Sun is continuously on the move, however, this nature is good for Travel Domain, and it indicates that one gets recognition easily overseas. In relationship domains, Taiyang the Sun always suggests that it is easier to have frictions with male counterparts, namely, husband for a woman, and father, son, and male friends for both genders. It may be at a minimum when the Sun is in bright houses, but it is obvious when it is in dim houses, or when the person is born at night. Tai Yang hua ji: taiyang huaji in the spouse palace..... it also depends how strong is the taiyang.... which location... any bad stars, and sanfangsizheng. but my pov tai yang hua ji relates to gossips, selfishness, some sort of mysterious, stubborness, of course perhaps on your side as male it becomes draining. Tai Yang The Sun The symbolism of the Sun is expansive and expressive, but can also indicate an area where we are boastful and blunt. Other descriptions:The Sun The level of brightness of the Tai Yang star is shown below: People with Tai Yang in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. independent, open-minded, and status conscious. 2. elegant, benevolent, and has an air of sophistication, in courts where Tai Yang is bright and associated with helpful assistant stars. 3. less elegant, more hungry for recognition and calculative, in courts where the Tai Yang is dim. 4. tendency to be extravagant and showy, and most likely to stand out from the crowd. 5. display the better star qualities when born in the daytime 3am-3pm. 6. tend not to have good relationship with the father; especially so for those born at night. 7. can expect a degree of fame / status and fortune, if born in the daytime, in bright court and surrounded by good helper stars.

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Tai Yang is an described as showy, benevolent, generous, Masculine, Open-minded, Elegant. Influenced by other stars can change the character of this star. Tai Yang can be generalized like so: 1. with positively artistic stars like Wen Chan and Wen Qu, he elegant and generous. He is well regarded by others as a shining example. In bright courts, he can hold high status. 2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, his actions are always seen in a negative light; he will face difficulties, and will go about in any way to gain attention. 3. Tai Yang, at his darkest, can be vain, and self absorbed. 4. With destructive stars like Di Kong and Di Jie, he is liken to being shrouded by a cloud. His character will be passive, and almost reclusive. 5. at Mao court, the star is bright, he will have status and even wealth if he is accompanied by helper stars like Wen Chang. 6. at You court, the star he will can be successful with fame, but he tends not to follow through with his plans. 7. in Zi court, he is sensitive, less effective, less confident in a dim court. 8. in Wu Court, his is over confident, extravagant. It can be good or bad depending on the other stars. 9. in Chou and Wei courts, he is being influenced by Tai Yin, which is his opposite. He tends to be unpredictable and uncertain about how to react to situations. 10. in Yin and Shen Courts, enthuisiatic and talkative. He is brighter in the Yin Court, there he’ll be more effective with his actions and words. 11. in Si and Chen Courts, he is bright. With good influences, his powers will shine. 12. In Hai and Xu Courts, he is dim. Fame is not likely though he can be successful monetarily. He is also less generous and more extravagant. The Tai Yang is the Sun. It is warm, sophisticated, generous. It’s power is its ability to project itself and get famous. In courts where this star is dim, and/or affected by harmful stars, it is likened to be a sun on a cloudy day - ineffective. To a certain extent, Tai Yang represents husband and/or father to a female, and self to a male subject. Qing Yang, Tuo Luo, Huo Xing and Ling Xing are harmful to Tai Yang. Their influence may bring about undisciplined sex and substance abuse, overspending, vanity and poor relationships. The best way to deal with Tai Yang, is to allow its strengths to flourish. If it is not strong, use the qualities of the neighboring stars in the structure to help it along. 1. Life (1) Harm to masculine of near relations (2) The woman might complain or might be fastidious to her spouse. The suitable job for the woman is study, joining examination, literature and art, and public service. (3) The one will be easy to suffer from eyes disease, neurasthenia, heart disease, blood vessels disease and diabetes. MING: Tai Yang represents brightness, altruism, and generosity. Tai Yang (the sun) symbolizes masculinity, is very blunt, and tends to show off. Women with Tai Yang in their Ming are very competent and ambitious. Tai Yang here is good for people born during the day the sun is bright so they can succeed and achieve fame easily. Tai Yang here for people born at night is more difficult

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the sun is dark and they will often work very hard for very little reward. In a woman’s chart in the Ming or Spouse Palace with a rating of 4 or 5, her mate will hurt her in some way physically, emotionally, etc. People with 太阴and 太阳in the same Palace are very changeable.

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Siblings Domain 兄 弟 宫

Siblings and friends are many. They tend to be extravagant or generous, depending on the brightness of the star. Relationship with the subject depends on whether there are harmful stars like Qing Yang, Tuo Luo, Di Kong, Di Jie. SIBLINGS: If the star is bright (rating 1 or 2), the siblings achieve success. If the star is dark (rating 5), the siblings are average in ability. (1) Though the one has many brothers, yet they purchase houses separately. (3) If the star sits in the palace singly, it means the one has three brothers. If the star meets Tai Yin in the palace, it means the one has five brothers. If the start meets Ju Men, then the one has three brothers.

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Marriage Domain 夫妻 宫

Relationship depends on the brightness of the star and influences of other stars. If star is dim, best to delay comittment to later life. SPOUSE: The spouse is strong, masculine and assertive. (1) For a woman: I. Her husband is admired by many people. II. Her husband can seek single target such as study or technology for the whole life. (2) For a man: I. His wife can bear hardships and hard work. II.The man might treat his wife with dull, selfish and faint attitude. If the man can be content with dull life, he and his wife can grow old together. Taiyang Huaji in Love Domain is slightly more negative for a woman’s chart than a man’s chart. It indicates lots of distruptive interference by others whether in courtship or marriage, perhaps in terms of gossips and trouble. It is also slightly worsed off when one is born in night hours.

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Children Domain 子 女 宫

probably lots of bright, noisy, active children / students/ employees. The relationship is not necessarily good. CHILDREN: If bright (1 or 2), the child is very active. If dark (4 or 5), the child has few friends and may be depressed and hopeless. If the star meets lucky star such as San Tai, Ba Zuo, Zuo You, Kui Yue, Lu Cun, the children will have high accomplishements.

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Wealth Domain 财 昂宫

Brightness of star, plus good structure can bring fame, which might lead to wealth, though not always. Also means that person may be too extravagant/or generous. MONEY: Appears better than it is. If l or 2, the person makes a lot and spends a lot, loves to show off and is very concerned about his/her reputation. With a rating of 3, 4, 5, the person makes less money, but overspends. (1)The one works hard for money. Yet the money will be gone quickly. If the star meets Jie Kong, Di Kong, Di Jie, then the one might not have any money. (3)Except the star is in the same palace with Tian Liang, otherwise the one must earn money with his effort.

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Health Domain 疾厄 宫

Eye problems, dizziiness, high blood pressure. Eye problems (particularly the left eye), heart, blood problems. (1)Yang fire, focus on the fire of the heart, prosperous irascibil-

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ity, suffering with hemorrhoids (2) Hypertension, cerebral haemorrhage

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Travel Domain 迁 移 宫

It will be good for the one to go far away from home for having development. Frequent travel can bring fame from other lands. TRAVEL: If l or 2, people help you when you are away from home. With rating of 5, you do not want to work away from home.

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Peers Domain 仆 役 宫

As with Brothers Court. If l or 2, your friends help you. If 4 or 5, friends don’t help. Friends will help the one in many ways. The one is hospitable and good at communication. 太阳Huaji in Peers Palace. Would his friend/employer cheat/betrayal him? And because taiyang is masculine in nature, be aware of male friend/employer. A simple summary will be easy friction with male counterparts.

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Career Domain 官 禄宫

This is said to be the best place for the star. Of course how successful will depend on brightness and structure. There are many potential jobs that subject can do. It’ll mostly require teaching, demonstrating, broadcasting...etc. Changing jobs. Good for teaching, publicity, broadcasting. The one does not concentrate his energy in certain career. He likes a job of complication. It is proper for the one to do the job of diplomacy, trade or travel that needs to face different customers everyday.

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Properties Domain 田宅宫

Expect lots of moving. It could be due to financial situation, or job change due to traveling. Likely business would have to do with energy, telecommunications, and broadcasting...etc. You like sunny climates. With good stars Hua Lu and a good rating, you inherit property. The one must live in tall buildings or near tall buildings or near protruded things.

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Happiness Domain 福 德 宫

Subject tends to like attention, sometimes craving it, depending on structure and brightness, he may be generous and helpful. With a l or 2, people in high positions will help you. If 4 or 5, you think negatively. The one can get help from many important and valued people. His life is full of vigor. The woman can help her husband succeeded.

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Parents Domain 父 母 宫

Good relationship with parents if star is bright. Parents tend exhibit the qualities of the star. If l or 2, the father is in a good position. If 4 or 5, the father may die when you are young. The parents are kind and have long lives with good fames. If Shi Hui, Sha star or Gua Su in the palace, it means the father of the one will die early.

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Tai Yin - Moon

Tai Yin also represents the subjects mother or female guardian. The welfare of this parent, and/or the subject’s relationship with her can be deduced from the structure of this star. The Tai Yin star is a wealth star. She is gentle and supportive in nature. In most instances she brings in wealth, good reputation and spirituality. The effectiveness of Tai Yin depends largely upon her brightness, influences of transformations and influences of other stars in her structure. On the good side she can make an individual very successful, on the flip side there’ll be lots of hidden problems and frustrations getting things done. Most people have balanced structure, of course, although there are many that have very fortunate Tai Yin. The latter kind of charts are not to be envied, though because it only means deficiency in other areas and that can be dangerous. MING: Tai Yin, like Tai Yang, has a good or bad effect depending on the time of birth. Tai Yin is the moon and symbolizes femininity. Thus, people with Tai Yin in their Ming Gong are gentle and refined. They love art, music, spirituality and the mysterious. Tai Yin is changeable and easily influenced. Tai Yin in Ming Gong is good for people born at night. Since the moon is strong at night, they can become wealthy. People with Tai Yin in Ming Gong born in the daytime will have a tough row to hoe in life. All people with Tai Yin in Ming or Shen Gong tend to be pretty. Surprisingly, with a rating of 5, they tend to be prettier. A female with 2 Tian Ji or 8 Tai Yin or both in Ming takes great care with her appearance. If Tai Yin is in Ming or Spouse and has a low rating, a male will get hurt by the female. The representative of this star is the wife of Huang Fei Hu. She is the goddess of cleanliness. The lady has white skin and is smart, elegant, careful, patient, loving cleanness and magnanimous. I Characteristics of the Star 1. Figure and Temper (1) Figure Round and square face, elegant, loving cleanness; for the one born in white day, the skin is dark; for the one born in night, the skin is white. (2) Temper Romantic, timid, valuing emotions, impatient but not displaying in face, nervous 2. Characters (1)Life Smart, elegant, valuing emotion, loving cleanness (2) Solar terms 1. Shi Chen: I. With the different Shi Chen of the birth, everything will be changed. II. Lunar Calendar, the first day is shuo ri. It means Shi Hui. The day of 8 is the first quarter of the moon, everything will be getting to perfection. The day of 15 is the wang ri, the moon is round and light. The day of 22 is the moon at the last (or third) quarter, the moon is getting to be deficient. 2.Shi Hui The one is timid, lazy and has obsession in emotion. (3) Feminine 1. For a man or a woman, the star in Life palace means mother of the one. 2.When the ones mother lives, the star in Life palace can be used to deduce the good or bad luck of the mother. 3. When the mother of the one is dead, the star in Life palace means wife for a man. The star in Life palace means herself for a woman. 4.For a widow or widower, the star in Life palace means daughter. 5. In childhood, the one will be harmful to his mother.

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(4) The one will be rich. He likes to deliberate and has quiet personality. (5)Six good stars 1.It would be good to meet Liu Ji stars and Lu Cun. (6)Liu Sha stars 1.It would be bad to meet Liu Sha stars in this palace, for it means discouragement. (7)Si Hua Everything will be good when the star meets any one of the Si Hua stars. III Logic 1. The moon is not hot or light than the Sun, the contribution of the moon also is smaller than the sun. Yet if people show the zeal excessively, they might beckon complaint. Keeping certain distance for getting along with other people, you will get unimaginable results. 2. When someone is rich, he might not develop or show his talent and ability completely. Yet when someone is in bad condition, he will do everything if he can for making a living. 3. The one is independent and seldom gets assistance from relatives or friends. Tai Yin The Moon The symbolism here is the same as the Moon in Western astrology; psychic skills, intuition and feminine traits are indicated. If this falls in your self house, it is said to make you very physically attractive. Other descriptions: Moon, Mother The level of brightness of the Tai Yin star is shown below: II Explanation of the Palace 1. Life (1)The one is harmful to close relatives due to the insufficient sentiment in blood relation or the bad condition in health of the one. (2)Suitable careers: study, science, attending an examination, work in the literary and artistic fields, public service and so on. (3)The one will be easily to have the disease of the urinary system. (4) Keeping conservative thought in the job can help the one maintain auspiciousness. The job with competitiveness is not the suitable one for the one. People with Tai Yin in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. gentle demeanor, feminine, get along better with female women. 2. good-looking, home-body type when star is bright and structure is good. 3. with a good structure, transformation, and bright, person is spiritual, intelligent and spiritual, can achieve much success in life. Can be wealthy. 4. with a poor structure, transformation and if it is dim, the person will have difficulties achieving success, and be quite disagreeable. 5. tendency to be secretive; seldom displaying true feelings. 6. tend to be easily influenced/ hurt, depending on surrounding star structure. Tai Yin is an described as feminine, tranquil, nocturnal, graceful. Tai Yin is better for people born in the night time. Tai Yin can be generalized like so: 1. with positively artistic stars like Wen Chang and Wen Qu, can get quite sensitive. 2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, Tian Xing, and/or transformation hy Hua Ji, she’ll face difficulties, hurt feelings, and/or resort to evil deeds, trickery 3. Tai Yin, when dim is desolate, lacking purpose. 4. at Mao court, she is listless. Wondering about, hectic life, unsettling.

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5. at You and Xu, Hai court, she is clever, and competent. Able to build wealth especially when influences are favorable. 6. in Zi and Chen court, she is influenced by the lazy dazy star Tian Tong, though capable, tends to take things easy; on the flip side though unambitious she is a loyal partner. 7. in Wu court, she might face difficulties getting things done , due to dimness of her star and Tai Yang. 8. in Chou and Wei court,she is secretive and unpredictable, tend to show duality in character, although is capable in getting things done. 9. in Yin and Shen Courts, she is stable, more down to earth, less sensitive. With good influence, she can make good progress. 10. in Si Court, dimness makes problems for success. With good transformations, success will come.

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Siblings relationship are fair. Subject may have many friends and/or siblings, they ae often helpful. Depending on the structure, they may even be wealthy. Siblings are gentle. With a bad rating you may have trouble communicating with them. (1) When Tai Yin meets Tai Yang, the one will have five brothers. (2) When Tai Yin meets Tian Ji, the one will have two brothers.

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Peers Court 仆 役 宫

Relationships with colleagues/acquaintences are as in the Brothers Court. You mostly have female friends. They will help you with a good rating or cause harm with a bad rating. The one is popular and has the affinity of woman. It will be helpful for the one to work with female subordinates and bosses.

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Parents Court 父母 宫

Relationship depends on the influence of other stars and Tai Yin’s brightness. A bright Tai yin, can indicate the situation of the relationship with the mother. A bright Tai Yin indicates a good relationship, perhaps because she is a single parent. Tai Yin that is dim or hurt by unfavorable stars like Di Jie may could represent the absense of the mother in early life. Bosses and Clients tend to be women ,and/or wealthy, older individuals. Parents are good and kind with a rating of 1, and cold with a rating of 5. (1) When the Sun and Moon sit in this palace, it means the harms on the parents. At this time, the one should be sent out or far away from home. (2) Avoid Gu Chen or Bai Hu into this palace, for it means the ones mother will die early.

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Karma Court 福德 宫

Imaginations and spirituality occupies the subject. There is full of thoughts and imagination. Good or bad, happy or hurtful depends on what other stars or transformations there are. You love the arts, religion, and spirituality. There is affinity in opposite sex for the one. The one is romantic and has high-level sanity. For a man, he can enjoy life in comfort and happiness for the whole life.

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Children 子 女 宫

generally warm relationships. Character is determined very much by the other stars in the structure. Your children are intelligent, spiritual and gentle. The one will have a daughter, then a son. The children have the talent in literature and art. In addition, they all like cleanness.

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Health Court 疾 厄 宫

Reproductive system, diabetes. Eye problems (especially the right), blood, reproductive (hidden), kidney problems. Diabetes. Mysterious (hidden) illnesses. (1)This palace handles the kidney and blood. (2)For men, please pay attention to the disease of kidney; for women, please pay attention to the disease of leucorrhea or the uterus. (3) When Tai Yin meets Young Ren in the same palace, it means that the one must take notice of the disease of eyes. When Tai Yin meets Tuo Luo, it means that the teeth of the one are bad.

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Spouse Court 夫妻宫

Partner is the “softer” half. Less domineering. Good structure can mean successful careers for both parties. With a rating of 1 or 2, the spouse is kind and good. If with Hua Ji, your spouse may die early. (1). The spouse of the one must be away from one’s native place. (2)For a man: I.The one will have a good wife who will do her best to manage house. II. The benefit of the palace can result in the auspiciousness of the family and the career for the one. (3)For a woman: her husband is tender and introvert, smart and full of compassion.

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Properties Court 田宅宫

Home is normally near water front, serene, wooded. Property investment is possible. Can be successful in this kind of investment if structure is good and fortunate helper stars and transformations are there. Otherwise there is a possibility of a loss making venture. You dislike the city and prefer quiet, hidden spaces. (1) Lots of immovable property (2)The one likes a room with dark or dim light. He can make the house cleanly and likes to sleep late. (3)Xing Hua I.Tai Yin and Tian Tong: rise in life by one’s own efforts II. Tai Yin and Tai Young: means lots of immovable property III. Tai Yin and Tian Ji: mean the purchase of the house is far from the place of birth

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Career Court 官 禄宫

Brightness and structure of Tai Yin will indicate level of success. Career in the finance industry, retail, home and lifestyle industries are some career possibilities. Your career goes well. The career of the one is steady. The suitable job for the one is the commerce of immovable property. The second choice is the appliances of woman and cleanness.

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Travel Court 迁移 宫

Depending on structure, travels bring can good reputation. Emigration is possible. Subject is well regarded by people. Women will help you. You love to stay out at night (moon). The one can get help form woman very much. If the one goes outside, he will be back lately. In addition, the one likes to walk outside in midnight.

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Wealth Court 财 昂 宫

With good structure, subject is wealthy, especially if bright, and affected by transformation energy of Hua Lu. Of course there is also a danger of losses if transformations change. Easy to make money, but difficult to keep with a rating of 5. (1)Fortune I.Focus on the content of substance and spirit. II.The one does not value money. He knows the way to manage money and content with his lot. (2)Palace When the star meets Hua Ji in the same palace, it means money loss.

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Tian Liang - Heavenly Sage, Wise Counsel

The representative of the Blessing Star (Tian Liang) is Li Jing who handles eternity and lead. The one have delicate and pretty figure. His behavior is open-handed and mature. He has plentiful experiences, is bold and likes to be in the limelight. He likes to gamble and boasts. I Characteristics of the Star 1. Figure and Temper (1) Figure Delicate and pretty, long and square face, high forehead, long eyebrows, bald easily (2) Temper Kindness, solemnity and open-handed 2.Characters (1)Personality 1. honesty, the ability to analyze, rich experience, leadership 2. has the addiction to gamble and boast (2)For woman The woman has aspiration as a man and likes to look after other people. (3) Dignity 1. Government employees and teachers 2. Have good behavior in academic job (4)Long life 1.Old people can obtain long lives in dangerous time. (5)Honor Comparison 1.Tian Lian Detached thought; turnning bad luck into good fortune 2.Tian Xiang Likes to help people and is active 3.Tian Ji Soft-hearted and charity (6)Lucky It is the star that can turn bad luck into good fortune. The one has tender temper, good-natured and likes to study religion and philosophy. (7)Xing Hua 1.Lucky stars I. When the star meets Wen Chang and Wen Qu, it means good learning, expert in examination, and public office. II. When the star meets Hua Lu, it is not suitable for the one to be in business. 2.Sha stars I. Tian Lian and Yang Tuo: it means gambling, blood bleeding, wound II. Tian Lian and Kong Jie: it means suffering money loss II Explanation of the Palace 1. Life (1)Lucky star The one will have the following chances: I.Obtain the heritage from ancestor II. Enjoy ready-made undertaking of other people III. Inherit ready-made affairs. (2) It is not beneficial for the one to go into trade III Logic 1. The one is honest and upright and likes to be free and at leisure. If the one gets lots of money suddenly, he might be censured by people. 2. The shortcoming of the free and leisure willing is that it might cause delay in work or business. Yet the one is so smart. Smart and lazy persons are so many in the world. 3. The youths always think suffering losses is better than failure. They complain of non-sharpness and shrewdness for themselves. And they cannot agree that suffering losses is good fortune. Logically, sharpness and shrewdness can make the one not suffering losses. Yet the actual situation is that straight and upright person can obtain good fortune and happiness. Tian Liang - Longevity, Honest This is a “go-getter” star, but represents a passage through bad times before reaping the harvest. It can indicate talent as a religious leader. Other descriptions: healer, scholar, sage, counsel The level of brightness of the Tian Liang star is shown below: Having the Tian Liang star in a court is like having a sage who provides stability, advice and blessings to the rest. He has the potential to build a good reputation. Good influences will provide positive effects of healing and growth. Unfortunate influences may lead to aimlessness and passiveness. 命宫: 天梁can turn misfortune into good fortune. People with 天梁in their Ming Gong enthusiastically help others, as an older sibling takes care of the younger ones. A person represented by 天梁may be a priest, judge, high-ranking officer, or in some type of public service. This person has the energy and ability to turn bad into good. However, this means that when 天梁comes, you see bad things first; otherwise they can’t be changed. Good tends to come later. So for example, if 天梁is in a significant palace Ming, Health, etc. - the person can survive a plane crash, but had to go through the experience to survive. 天梁people are quick, love the limelight, are good at learning, suitable for public service, and easily promoted. They are good teachers but will not share everything they know. 天梁also represents longevity. If it falls in Shen Gong it means a long life. People with 天梁in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities:

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1. calm, humble, contented disposition. 2. un-sociable. 3. reserved, thoughtful; a healer. 4. helpful and caring. 5. lonely. 6. idealistic. 7. possible longevity. 天梁is an described as unapproachable, scholarly, protective, solitary, principled. Influenced by other stars he will exhibit varying hues of character. 天梁can be generalized like so: 1. with positive stars like Wen Chan and Wen Qu, or with good transformation influences,he provides guardianship and leadership in court he sits in. 2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, or influenced by Hua ji Transformation energy, he is likened to an aimless wonderer. 3. 天梁is closely affected by Tai Yang. The bright sun makes him more active. 4. at Yin and Shen courts, he is calm and stable. His wisdom brings progress that comes in due time. With Tian Ma, he’ll tend to wander about. 5. in Zi and Chou courts, he provides stability to the structure. 6. in Wu, Wei and You courts, his leadership is cold and judgmental, disharmony results. 7. in Mao Courts, his actions are good, and he is effective in maintaining stability in the structure. With good influences wealth can be created progressively. 8. in Si and Hai Courts, he tends to wander about aimlessly. Good things may come at a later date if he gets the good influences in his court. 9. in Chen and Xu Courts, he shows leadership. His manner is just and progressive.

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Brothers Court

Subject makes close friendships. With a good structure he’ll find someone here to help him in time of need. Poor structure can mean being bullied/ belittled by friends and siblings. You take care of your siblings, especially the younger ones. 2. Brothers (1) Brothers respect for seniority. (2) When the star meets Tian Tong, the one will have three brothers.

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Peers Court 仆 役 宫

As with brothers court. Friends are helpful and older. Good relationship with other people and likes to make friends with elders.

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Parents Court 父母 宫

Nurturing parents / bosses / clients. Relationship is generally good, although harmful stars might indicate problems in the relationships. Your parents are helpful to you. Parents are kind and macrobiotic. If the one can live with the parents, then he/she can under the care of his parents.

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Karma Court 福德 宫

Subject is able to think logically and have peace of mind, unless there are too many negative forces around the structure. Subject is principled and tend to make judgment. Life is enjoyable to you and you love the arts. The one values leisure time and lives happily. Meanwhile the one can get good fortune from ancestor and elders.

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Children Court 子 女 宫

Relationship with children / employees / followers are generally good, these people are helpful and well mannered.. Your children are quick learning and love the arts. They will take care of you. (1) Smart and pietistic; interested in literature. (2) When the stars appear in the palace singly, the one will have two children. When the star meets Tian Ji in the same palace, the one will have two children.

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Health Court 疾厄 宫

long term illness, stomach, breasts. Digestive (stomach) trouble. Dizziness. 天梁here indicates chronic but small problems, and a long life. If with 48 Hua Ji and 15 Wen Chang or 16 Wen Qu, can indicate a brain tumor. There is on apparent symptom in explaining the health of the one. Sometime the one will feel uncomfortable in stomach.

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Spouse Court 夫妻宫

May indicate large age gap between spouses, (but not necessarily so), maturity differences, late marriage; generally a stable marriage. Your spouse may be older than you. He/She takes care of you but will tend to be bossy. (1)Before Marriage All the problems such as dissolution of engagement, obstruction or wedding day delay can be solved easily. (2)After Marriage I. If the spouse is baffled in business, has unhealthy body, or is swayed by one’s feelings and acts rashly, these troubles can be solved smoothly if this star does not meet Sha star in the same palace. III. The man can marry a good woman who is good at household duties. IV. The woman will marry a man who likes to interfere household affairs. (3) If this star is in marriage palace singly, it means the spouse of the one is outstanding.

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Properties Court 田宅宫

Hardly moves from home. Business in medicine, therapeutic industries, institutions. You will inherit property. (1) The one has property inherited from one’s ancestors, old and big house(s). (2) When the star meets Tian Tong in the same palace, then the one will feel that it is hard for him to buy a house in the beginning.

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Career Court 官 禄 宫

Subject will probably be happy in jobs in the industries described above. How he performs in his job depends on the structure of the stars in the court. Good for teachers,

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judges, officers. (1) The one is good at administration and has stable career. (2) When the star meets Tian Tone, the one can be solely responsible for one section

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Travel Court 迁移 宫

Depending on the character of the star, subject may hardly travel, or, his travels are to raise funds, to or get sponsors. He may also be able to achieve a good reputation abroad. You will find people helpful, particularly older people. The one can get help from important and valued persons, usually they are old.

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Wealth Court 财 昂 宫

He is not good at acquiring wealth. If the structure is good, his wealth will come slowly but surely, because of his good reputation and experience. Your money appears better than it is. There is a love to gamble if with Hua Lu or Hua Quan. (1)Income I. In the whole life, the one can inherit the inheritance, business, fame from ancestor to get large fortune. (2)Hua Lu I. Persecution in money or too much dispute. II. The resource of the fortune is not frank and righteous. (3)Business If the one wants to go into trade, then he/she must suffer from the difficulty in money. It the star meets any one of the six Sha stars in the same palace or meets Hua Ji in the same palace, then it is hard to solve the problems.

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Tian Tong - Pleasure Seeker

天同 The Relaxed Lover of Life, Servitor 天同brings a love of luxury and the good things in life. It can indicate where you will have an easy time of things, and also where you will be a little lazy. This star is often associated with weight issues. It also indicates where you will daydream and romanticize things. Other descriptions:Young Girl, Lucky, Enjoyment, The representative of Lucky Star is Chou Wen Wang. It is a god of gentleness that handling tameness and coordination. Lucky Star controls good fortune and long life. The personality is nothing to be refused and inactive. The appearance resembles a child. The figure is fat and round. The one is humorous and has good relations with others. He/she does not like to dispute with others. I Characteristics of the Star 1.Figure and Temper (1)Figure With baby face, strong figure, appearance with good fortune, double chin, eyes with vitality (2) Temper They are easy to be content. They are humorous and have childishness. They learn too much but are not good at anything. Urgent matter will be done slowly. 2.Character (1)Gentleness 1.Square and round face, plump cheeks, good temper, like literature (2)Good Fortune 1. controls good fortune (youth) and long life (aged) 2. appearing on the happiness palace is the best 3. appearing on life, career, and marriage palaces is not good. In the period of childhood and aged time, the one can have good fortune. But in the period of youth and middle age, the one must work hard. (3) Distress Restricted It is not afraid of malignant star, in the contrary, the malignant star can strengthen the ones creation. (4) For female The female avoids all the stars with the nature of water. (5)Si-Hua 1. When meeting Hua Quan or Hua Ke, the one will be active and aggressive. 2. When meeting Hua Lu, the one might be lazy than before, though it brings edible and salary 3. When meeting Hua Ji, though the one will be busy, yet the one is not afraid of malignant deity. So the one must be an optimist. III Logic 1. Good fortune: No matter smart or fool, the god might arrange good ways for them. When a new one does not how to carry out, the god will give him good fortune to help him. To skillful people, the good fortune will be withdrawn, and the technique will be increased to supply the shortage of good fortune. 2. Intelligence: Some artists have plenty of spirit life but shortage of substance. It is not easy to have good fortune and intelligence at the same time. Common people have thick happiness, the ingenious people have thin happiness. The intelligent star such as Chang and Qu, it is absolutely not hua-lu. 3.Happiness and disasters: Happiness might hide disasters and disasters must be the dependence of happiness. Do not be arrogant and do bad thing due to having authority, otherwise the disasters might come. 4. Content: Hua Ji means not content to the reality. Happy is he who is content. Then he will not be insulted in lifetime. For the salary, commanding officer, or elders, content still is the suitable for the one facing to these people. Tiantong is one of the two Major Stars that are well liked by the traditional Chinese society because it is peaceful and non-antagonising. It is of Yang Water and it represents blessings, or blessedness. The other Major Star that gets all the praises is Tianfu the Finance Minister. In a feudal society, an element in the society must be conforming and not rebellious. Tiantong the Contentment Star is not so much about being a conformist, but it definitely is easy going. For the 14 Major Stars other than Taiyang the Sun and Taiyin the Moon, which need no explanation in their names, I have preferred to personify the rest when giving them English names. However, out of the twelve stars, there are four that are not easy to do it. If I were to stick with naming Tiantong as an officer, it can be likened to one who takes charge of dining and entertainment for the Emperor. Obviously, there is no

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common name in English for such an appointment, but from the description, it will help one to remember that Tiantong is about going for fine taste and pleasure in life, and not about fighting for achievements in life, or to conquer life. And, by adding the English word contentment, one would have a good grasp of its basic traits. Basically, Tiantong the Contentment Star is the least driven to go for high achievements in life, unless what the person enjoys doing much does provide room for achievement. This implies that a Tiantong person has to go into trades that he/she loves in the first place. It could be food and beverages, hospitality trades, beauty trades, the music industry, and so on, and I realise that an area in the modern world could allow many young Tiantong people to be accommodated: the computer gaming industry. Some classic texts described a Tiantong structure that is placed with Lucun the Treasurer and Hualu the Flow Enhancer as excellent. I beg to differ, if it is not a structure that comes with Tiankui and Tianyue, the pair of Auspicious Stars that brings great opportunities. If Tiantong the Contentment Star person is blessed with double Lu (Lucun and Hualu) but not Tiankui and Tianyue, the subject can become too indulgent in emotions and hobbies, without determination or any fighting spirit. Rather, it is good to have an Adverse Star in its structure to provide it with stimulant and drive. Alternatively, a better Tiantong is one that is attached with Huaquan the Power Enhancer, and the combination makes a person more pragmatic. A special feature of Tiantong when it is placed in the Self/Wealth/Career Triangle (Sanfang) is that there are many chances in life to strike out into some hobby business from scratch, and I call it the start-anew nature. In interpersonal relationship domains, the blessedness of Tiantong indicates generally good bonding with the counterparts, except in Love Domain, where its start-anew nature may also rule, suggesting bad omen for marriage. Thus, Tiantong the Contentment Star in Love Domain does not give a straightforward analysis. The 天同star is a happy-go-lucky star. It lacks direction and a sense of urgency to get anything done, or to control anything. Often people with the 天同in their main Courts, like Self, Career, Wealth, find it difficult to come to terms with the fact that good things come with adversity. This is because while harmful transformation by Hua Ji, and harmful stars cause him stress and difficulties, they also help make this star more disciplined and better able to progress. Good stars and transformations make him happy, but he may not get anywhere in life and develop unhealthy habits, like promiscuity, substance abuse...etc. 天同also makes it difficult to stick to commitments, so late marriages is advised, or if the marriage has recovered from a bad patch, chances are, it’ll be good later on. 天同is good in the Karma Court. It’s nice to have a stress-free mind! People with 天同in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. emotionally volatile. 2. opportunistic, pleasure seeking. 3. capable (especially in the case of females), gentle, easy going. 4. longevity; in the presence of helpful stars. 5. lazy and complacent, unless in the presence of harmful stars like Di Kong and Di Jie, or transformed by Hua Ji. These stars and transformation are harmful, but makes 天同less complacent. 6. A good structure surrounding the Self court may indicate a lack of ambition, pleasure seeker. 天同is an described as emotional, pleasurseeking, happy-go-lucky, lacking ambition, sentimental Influenced by other stars he can use his mental abilities for different motives. 天同can be generalised like so:

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1. with positively artistic stars like Wen Chan and Wen Qu, artistic, flirty, very sensitive and emotional. If there are no harmful stars around, he gets lazy and complacent. 2. with more destructive stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, bucks up and is more thoughtful. 3. 天同, at his darkest, can be overly emotional. 4. at Mao and You court, he is a bright star. He is able to enjoy life and make use of opportunities. However, if there is a transformation to Hua Ji, or Huo Xing / Huo Ling he may face difficulties of an emotional nature; but that may make him more hard working at the same time. 5. in Zi court, he is happy, pleasure-seeking, unless confronted with harmful stars. 6. in Wu court, he can expect hardship; partly due to lack of motivation to do much, especially early in life. If faced with Qing Yang, he can make up for it later in life. Some say it may be better to take on a military career in this instance. 7. in Chou and Wei courts, life can be difficult in early life. It can improve later on if the structure changes with transformations. Overall it will not be easy probably because of emotional setbacks. 8. in Yin and Shen Courts, he may start off on a slow footing, but can expect to develop over time. 9. in Si and Hai Courts, he may tend to be lacking in determination to work on his goals. With the transformation to Hua Guan, he may be able to gain more control over his attitudes to make things happen. 10. in Chen and Xu Courts , he is pleasure seeking, and tend to create trouble. Situation similar to that in Si and Hai Courts. 命宫: 天同loves the good things in life art, music, good food, fine wine. People with 天 同in their Ming love a leisurely lifestyle; things come to them easily so they can be quite lazy. They are dreamers with a lot of ambition, but little follow-through. They are often art lovers and collectors. They love a leisurely lifestyle and the good things in life. They are idealists, with many ambitions but few accomplishments. They are kind-hearted, very sensitive and easily hurt. They give themselves totally in a love relationship and are more prone to affairs. 1.Life (1) Like leisurely and carefree life and having the talent of literature. (2) Makes the shareholder hard to be used to his style

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Siblings Domain 兄 弟 宫

Good relationship with your brothers. may have quite a number of siblings / friends. They tend to be easy going, and mostly aren’t very helpful. (1) Four to five brothers while in temple (2) Four or five brothers when 天同and Tai Yin are in the same palace (3) Two or three brothers when 天同and Tian Liang are in the same palace. Three brothers when 天同and Ju Men are in the same palace without four sha star.

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Marriage Domain 夫妻宫

Not easy to last in a commitment. There is always a possibility of extramarital affairs, especially when transformations of Hua Ke, You Bi, Tian Yue, or peach blossom stars like Tian Yao are in the structure. Late marriages are advised. Spouse may be heavy or at least have a round face. The relationship is good but your spouse can have mood

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swings. (1) Changeable and frustrated in middle age. The change of the marriage is listed as below: I.Separation between loved ones in life or death II. Separation due to the jobs III. One of them (husband and wife) is sick IV. Failure business V. Extramarital relations affect the original emotions (2)For male I.Has beautiful wife II. Owns wife (in Tian Kui or Tian Yue) with elegant temperament III. Owns generous wife (Zuo Fu or You Bi) IV. Owns attractive wife (in Wen Chang or Wen Qu) (3)For female I. Amiable and beautiful, late marriage will be proper II. A target that man seeks.

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Children Domain 子女 宫

Children are cute but naughty. Good relationship with children/ students/ employees/ followers. Normally there are many. Most are free-spirited, and can be disloyal. (1) Clever, independent, naughty (2) Five sons if in the temple If 天同and Ju Men starts are in this palace, there are two children for the one; for 天同and Tai Yin, there are five children; for 天同and Tian Liang, there are three children

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Wealth Domain 财 昂 宫

Money can come easily, but not always a lot of it. Better to start of on the low. Subject can slowly build his wealth. Bad structure, like transformations to Hua Ji can mean poor control of finances. Easy come, easy go mentality. (1) Luck in wealth Earn the money by himself. Focus on fame and ignore benefit. (2) Lucky fate Good in childhood and aged. Have to work hard in youth and middle aged. (3)Star I. Has the chance to get accidental wealth if Hua Lu and Lu Cun exist II. If Six Sha or Hua Ji added, it means the wealth is coming easily and going easily.

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Health Domain 疾 厄 宫

Heart, circulation, mental/nervous system. Kidney, urinary, bladder, ear, bone problems. Might have fatness, edema, hernia, rheumatism and other diseases of sap.

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Travel Domain 迁 移宫

You make friends easily on your travels. Having good appetite and having chances to eat outside. Having assistance from valued people. Travels mainly for leisure and fun. Beware of dangers if the structure is poor, for there may be unfavorable consequences as a result of enjoyment with abandonment.

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Peers Domain 仆 役宫

Good relationships with friends, and they enjoy a leisurely lifestyle. Good human relationships. As with brothers court.

4.12.8

Career Domain 官 禄 宫

You like an easy job and lack some ambition. Tends to be difficulty at the start. Subject would be more suited to in Public Relations, Leisure industry, Entertainment and the Arts, or non-profit Organizations. (1) Suitable for the job of public office (2) Like the job of culture, entertainment, service and coordination

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Properties Domain 田 宅宫

Properties comes fairly easily and you may inherit it. If 巨门and 天同are together here, it is easy to have a lawsuit concerning property. Comfortable home on low ground. Business in the leisure, matchmaking industry. (1) Obtaining property from ancestors and increase the wealth by oneself (2) If there is water near the residence, then it is the best.

4.12.10

Happiness Domain 福 德宫

You are kindhearted and easygoing. Happiness(Master): Bring good fortune, salary, long life. Considerate and knowing the ways of the world. Free spirited, open-minded, democratic. Subject is peace-loving, and seems at ease. Harmful stars may make a difference to this to a certain extent.

4.12.11

Parents Domain 父 母 宫

The parents are amiable and enjoy both happiness and longevity. Kind, easygoing parents. Relationship parents / bosses / clients is warm, but they are not very helpful or capable. early in life. With elders/ bosses /clients there is seldom long term relationships with them.

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The representative of this star is Huang Fei Hu. He is the god of fight and handles power and fierce. He is impetuous and always in danger of something. His face is square and long, his height is high and body health is good. He doesnt like to be restricted by others. And the anger and happiness for him can be identified easily. I Characteristics of the Star 1.Figure and Temper (1)Figure Long and squire face, high height, strong body, short-tempered, likes to compete with others, possessing independent spirit (2) Temper Likes to adventure, rebels many things, straightforward, impatient, display unpredictable temper easily. 2.Character (1)Turning point 1. It is easy to change the situation and damage the original aspect 2. The habit of fine start and poor finish (2) Loneness Noteworthy conduct and independent character (3) For female It is not good for female, especially if the female wants to procreate. (4)Xing Hua 1.Lucky Star: Like to sit lonely and it is not necessary for it to have lucky stars. 2. Sha Star I. It can suppress the Sha Star, yet it needs time and efforts to conquer. II. Be careful to commit a crime. (5)Luck The luck for this star is not very well. (6)Career Have good luck in career. III Logic 1. Si Hua Tian Fu: No Si Hua Tian Xiang: Assist emperor star and does not provided any opinions. Chi Sha: A warrior that gives no thought to life and death. Happiness and power are regarded as external things. Chang Qu: There is only Ji and with no happiness (Lu) 2.When the Chi Sha gets into life palace, all the stars might be influenced and have bad luck. The reason is that the one is capricious and not good at managing money, blundering in attending to business, easy to lose one’s head. Qi Sha The Risk Taker, Seven Swords Qi Sha is a very strong star, and gives the ability to take risks. It can indicate an area of our lives where we see things in black and white only, and where we will not bend. Other descriptions: Powerful, Strength, Heroic, Severe, Strategist The level of brightness of the Qi Sha star is shown below: People with Qi Sha in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. proud, cool-headed disposition. 2. strong, un-yielding, fiercely independent. 3. demanding, temperamental. Depending on structure, can be quite hot-tempered. 4. Authoritative, regal. 5. Can be a solitary figure. Qi Sha is an described as Rigid,Disciplined, Strong, Powerful, Aggressive. Qi sha is a powerful star. Its effectiveness depends on its structure. If there are too many volatile elements around the effect of Qi Sha can be too agressive. This might even indicate accidents, litigations and disputes. Best way to overcome the effects of Qi Sha in any aspect of life is to lie low on that aspect. For example if the wealth court has a poor structure with Qi Sha in it, stay off the temptation to speculate. Rather work on a good career path which is likely to bring the real success. 命宫Qi Sha is aggressive and likes to change and take risks. People with Qi Sha in their Ming Gong are highly rational and independent. They have strong characters like a police officer and can be stubborn. They are willing to confront any situation head on. They often feel discontent, which will make them suffer in life. (1)Unsteady emotion, needs to be educated. (2) Good at managing money. (3) The probability of big change is high. (4) Suitable for soldier, police or military officer

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People with Qi Sha in their Ming Gong tend to encounter precarious ups and downs in their careers. Qi Sha often suggests a situation or person that cannot be controlled. Influenced by other stars he will exhibit varying hues of character. Qi Sha can be generalized like so: 1. with Zuo Fu and You Bi, he is effective and balanced. 2. harmful stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, or influenced by Hua ji Transformation energy, he can be overbearing and aggressive. 3. Qi Sha is always opposite and thus affected bu Tian Fu. A good structure brings success to the partnership. 4. With the influence of Hua Lu transformation energy provides for a sparkling military career. 5. With the influence of Hua Ji transformation energy, his power is too strict, which can lead to aggression which can be damaging to the aspect of life. 6. at Yin and Shen courts, he exhibits his rigid power. Positive influence brings success to the structure. 7. in Zi and Wu courts, he is potentially brittle in nature. Needs good transformations and helper stars like Lu Cun to balance his power. 8. in Chou and Wei courts, he is stern and tends to be too ambitious. 9. in Mao and You Courts, his character is volatile, and can be too aggressive, unless softened by Tian Kui/Tian Yue/ Zuo Fu/You Bi. 10. in Si and Hai Courts, he is authoritative and proud. Good influence can bring much success. 11. in Chen and Xu Courts, he is a strategist; his success depends on the influences of transformation energies. Good influences will bring progress, while band influences bring turmoil and potential losses.

4.13.1

Siblings Domain 兄 弟 宫

The affinity among the brothers is less. Subject makes friends easily. Normally quite a lot of friends but not really close friendships. You feel distant from your siblings.

4.13.2

Marriage Domain 夫妻宫

Dominant spouse. Tend to be quarrels. If structure is too bad, better to stay off long term commitments. Your spouse has a very strong personality. You will likely marry him/her suddenly. (1)Character I.Loneness. II.Variation III.Personality: the spouse is indomitable and has rigid mind V. Mixed marriages Has the possibility to marry with foreigner (2) For male Has a wife with strong particularity. She is responsible for things and is dependable. (3) For female Has a husband with success career.

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Children 子 女 宫

Subject may feel as if being controlled by the whims of his children/ followers/ employees. You will likely have few children, and they will have very strong characters and difficult to control. With 37 Qing Yang (The Knife) there could be a miscarriage or a child with birth defects. (1)Pay attention to miscarriage, abortion or children of defects (2)Children are active (3) If Chi Sha is in this palace lonely, there are three children for the one.

4.13.4

Wealth Domain 财 昂 宫

Subject tends to be hasty and speculative. With poor structure this can mean big losses, and disputes over money. With good structure losses can turn into fortunes. Money comes but is hard to keep, and often leaves harshly. (1) Manage money Good at managing money. (2)Income I. Easy to earn money but cannot keep it. II.Exists with Lu Cun, Tian Ma, the one can be rich. (3) Variation I. Even the one has the chance to be a rich person, yet if he meets the year of bad luck, he might have great loss. II. When Six Sha or Huz Ji appears, the one must be careful and do not go into trade III. When Lu Ma appears, the one earns money fast.

4.13.5

Health Domain 疾 厄 宫

Lungs. Small intestines, lungs. Often accident-prone. (1) It is easy for the one getting hurts while in childhood.

4.13.6

Travel Domain 迁 移宫

Subject is well respected by others. His travels can bring success if the structure is fortunate. People feel his authority. How the respond to it depends also on the structure. Active, moving. (1) Always rush about on business outside.

4.13.7

Peers Domain 仆 役宫

As with brothers court. Your friends have very strong personalities. (1) Friends cannot help him. (2) Friends always have violent temple and always bring him troubles.

4.13.8

Career Domain 财 昂 宫

Subject is likely to be a fiercely independent worker. Good influences can mean great success in career. Jobs in a variety of field are possible, also depending on the other stars in the structure. Career will be difficult unless you are a high-ranking military officer. (1) The change between success and failure for him is great.

4.13.9

Properties Domain 田 宅宫

Good structure with Lu Cun or transformations to Hua Lu, can mean good business prospects, or good property investments. Poor structure means turmoil and disputes in this aspect. Businesses demanding command and control, like auditing, can fit with this star.Property is not very stable. You will be buying and selling. (1) In old age, he might be rich if no Sha star affected him.

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Happiness Domain 福 德宫

Happiness (Master) Subject tends to be consumed with his own thoughts. Feelings run high over small issues. Has a mind of a loner and un-conventional. You are active mentally and physically, and dont like to sit still. (1) The variable chance for female will be great if there is no lucky star in this palace.

4.13.11

Parents Domain 父 母 宫

Parents / bosses / clients might be hard-headed individuals. Subject might always feel over-powered by these people. The parents have the strong personality, and may even have hit their children if they are disobedient. The fate of tearing himself away from his native place. There must be one or two of his parents with bad temper.

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Po Jun - Broken Army

破军is a star that initiates change. It causes disruptions in the courts it sits in. Often these disruptions come in the form of demolishing something to create something new. Often there will be some success, although bad influences can come in to play to cause losses. Think of 破军as a master builder. He is a creative star. People with 破军in their Self court tend to have ingenious skills. If you haven’t found yours, now is time to look! 破军is, however not good in aspects that need stability, e.g. marriage. In this case just take better care before making long term commitments. Po Jun The Resistance Breaker, Demolisher Po Jun is another strong and aggressive star that shatters and breaks things all must be torn down. Guided properly, the person can learn to create a new, better structure. Po Jun can make a person tough to get along with if found in the self house. Other descriptions: Changer, Demolisher, Pioneer, Reformer The level of brightness of the 破军star is shown below: 命宫: 破军shatters and breaks things in order to rebuild. It is like the Tower tarot card all most be torn down to create a new, better structure. People with Po Jun in their Ming are aggressive and love to take risks. They have strong personalities and are not easy to get along with. They say whatever they want and are often lonely because people dont want to be around them. This isolation can make them suspicious of others. 破 军consumes everything (your time, money, energy, etc.). Men with 破军in their Ming do not care about their appearance. However, women with 破军in the Ming are very concerned about their appearance. People with 破军in the Self Court tend to have these set of qualities: 1. rebellious. 2. restless. 3. overbearing and stubborn. 4. tireless and energetic; edgy. 5. can be uncommonly skillful. 6. makes unpredictable moves and changes. 7. difficult to understand. 破军is an described as rebellious, destructive, skillful, reforming. Influenced by other stars he will exhibit varying hues of character. 破军can be generalized like so: 1. with Zuo Fu and You Bi, he is creative and skillful. 2. harmful stars like Tuo Luo, Qing Yang, or influenced by Hua ji Transformation energy, he can be very destructive. 3. 破军is always opposite and thus affected by Tian Xiang. A bright, effective Tian Xiang can mellow the brash character of 破军. 4. at Yin and Shen courts, he creates turbulence. Mostly of a destructive nature. Good transformations bring forth some level of creativity. How long it lasts is left to be seen. 5. in Zi and Wu courts,he is effective and progressive. With good transformations, he can create wealth.

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6. in Chou and Wei courts, he is authoritative and powerful. Can be wealthy, but influence of other stars and transformation energies can change things around. 7. in Mao and You Courts, he has a creative streak. His success depends on how he manages things. 8. in Si and Hai Courts, he is empowered with many ingenious skills. 9. in Chen and Xu Courts, he creates much turbulence, as in Yin and Shen Courts. What 破军can mean in other courts:

4.14.1

Brothers Court 兄 弟 宫

Relationships can be tumultuous. Siblings / Friends vary in ages and or have very contrasting characters. Not a strong relationship with the siblings.

4.14.2

Peers Court 仆 役 宫

As with brothers court. Your friends are very unusual, often strong personalities. Could even be involved with organized crime if with 七杀.

4.14.3

Parents Court 父母 宫

Parents / bosses / clients might be difficult to understand. Hot-cold type of relationships, sometimes breaking into disputes. Your parents are different from the norm, and are not warm.

4.14.4

Karma Court 福德 宫

Subject changes his mind constantly; often troubled and rebellious. Enjoys the unconventional. Depending on the structure , he can be either very peaceful, or full of disturbing thoughts. 破军is good in Zi or Wu Branch Palaces (look in Karma palace at the lower right-hand side, bottom word. In all others it is more difficult; you will be very busy mentally and physically.

4.14.5

Children 子 女 宫

Children/ followers/ employees are difficult to understand. Can be very supportive one day and destructive the next. A breaking of pregnancy, i.e., a miscarriage or abortion. The childrens relationships with each other are also broken.

4.14.6

Health Court 疾 厄 宫

Miscarriage, kidney trouble, edema in abdomen.

4.14.7

Spouse Court 夫妻宫

Spouse may be domineering and difficult to understand. Relationship is often volatile. An unusual marriage according to ancient times. You may have lived together first or had premarital sex, or you marry your brother/sister-in-law, cousin, etc.).

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Properties Court 田宅宫

Constant changes in home and business. Success in business depends on the overall structure. Overall better to be in business which requires constant change, building and re-building. You inherit property, but ruin it in some way.

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Career Court 官 禄宫

Unstable career. Lots of changes happening. Changes for better or worse depends on the influences around. Also an indication of self employment. Your career is constantly being broken down and rebuilt.

4.14.10

Travel Court 迁移 宫

Probably a lot of traveling to different places. Explorative trips, business trips. Success depends on structure as well. You are really on the move, traveling, not sitting still.

4.14.11

Wealth Court 财 昂 宫

Building and losing of wealth; can also mean multiple income sources. Subject is creative in developing wealth. Success or failure depends on the structure and time cycle. Money is not stable, so this person needs to learn to handle finances prudently.

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Chapter 5

6 Bad Stars 5.1

Tuo Luo and Qing Yang

Qing Yang and Tuo Luo always clip Lu Cun. These are considered harmful stars because their actions hamper the prospects and effectiveness of other stars in the structure. the effect by Qing Yang is likened to an attacking spear. It’s effects are quick, severe and immediate. The effect brought on by Tuo Luo is unseen, surprising, slow, less severe.Tuo Luo causes delays in success. Qing Yang is said to work well with in a good structure, for it makes for a less conservative Tian Fu; giving the latter a keen business sense. Things will get very tough for the court between Qing Yang and Tuo Luo if there is a Hua Ji transformation there. Beware of accidents when encountering these stars in the Travel Court. Important to take notice where these stars fly to in the 10-year and 1-year charts. Overlapping of these stars may indicate severe problems.

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tuo luo

意气用事、容易受攻击。陀罗星曜说明：陀罗是斗数中的忌星，是六煞之一，带有拖延的倾向。 其实，陀罗的特性是反复的行动，就如同陀螺旋转一般，不是静止而是动态。他人看这反复的行 动常误解为拖延、周折，事实上却有着沉稳谨慎的用意。如何让拖延转化为用，便是陀罗的调适 之道。 A person with Tuo Luo star in Destiny palace is typically swayed by personal feelings, and is prone to injuries. The Tuo Luo star is one of dou shu’s unfortunate star, and is one of the six sha stars. It brings along the tendency to slow things down, makes things sluggish and impart inertia. In actual fact, Tuo Luo’s characteristic is repeated motion, is similar to top spinning - though not static, but repetitive. Others typically perceive this repeated motion as dragging, the troubles, in fact actually a deeper meaning to it. The key to curbing Tuo Luo’s negative influence is in using the slowing down ability. 陀罗个性特征：具有沉稳慎重的个性，对需要不断反复的行动，如实验、研究、练习等，有 韧性，不轻易妥协，能坦然面对各种变化、挫折，努力而上进。也因此能接受新的事物，勇于尝 试。(1)伤害(主宫)。(2)是非。(3)桃花。(4)感情。(5)武勇。(6)陀罗为隐藏式破财。(7)与人难感情 沟通。 Tuo Luo’s Characteristic: Possesses a calm prudent individuality, unable to keep still. Likes to experiment, research,practice and so on. Possesses toughness and does 163

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not compromise easily. Capable of facing each kind of change and setback with confident diligence for progress. Tuo Luo therefore dares to attempt and try on new endeavours. (1) injury (main palace). (2) Involved in rumours and troubles. (3) peach blossom. (4) Sentimental. (5) Brute. (6) Tuo Luo tends to suffer from silent financial losses through attrition. (7) Unable to communicate feelings freely. 陀罗为四煞之一，乃一凶星。在寅申巳亥宫落陷，辰戌丑未入庙。守身命，心行不正，暗泪 长流，性刚威猛，作事进退，有始无终，横成横破，飘荡不定，不作本处居民。陀罗入命，身形 雄壮，脸呈方圆形，两颊略宽，入庙多肥胖，落陷颜面有伤痕，齿弱。其性狡猾，善工心计，多 疑。 1、陀罗喜西、北籍生人，辰戌丑未年生人，命身宫在辰戌丑未者，武人能横发高迁，文人 发不耐久。2、若无正星而陀罗独守命宫者，与父母缘薄，孤单、弃祖外出、入赘或过继，二 姓延生，巧艺为活。3、陀罗守命，会左辅、右弼、文曲、文昌，主人有暗痣。If Tuo Luo is in Destiny Palace and meets Zuo Fu, You Bi, Wen Chang, Wen Qu, person has hidden mole. 4、陀罗陷宫守命，逢巨或四煞，必伤妻子，背六亲，且伤残带疾。Should dim Tuo Luo in Destiny palace encounter Ju Men or the 4 sha, there is a propensity to betray close relatives, hurt wife, the weak and suffers from some sort of illness. 5、陀罗在寅申 巳亥守命身，其人必定破相，肢体有伤残，若非夭折之命，则必刑伤甚重，唯离祖出外则灾祸减 轻，多主其人貌丑。6、陀罗与贪狼同宫，为人好投机，必因酒色而成痨，若与贪狼同宫于寅， 主人聪明而为人风流。7、陀罗与火星、铃星同宫，大凶之命，易得暴病，如传染病、瘟疫、 传染性皮肤病、性病，其人大多有严重血光，残废、凶死，难得善终。Calamitous when tuo luo encounters Huo Xing and Ling Xing. Easily get transmitted bad illnesses such as pestilence, sexually transmitted diseases, skin related diseases. Might be involved in very serious or fatal accidents leading to gruesome death or paralysis. Difficult to come to a peaceful end.

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Di Kong and Di Jie

These stars are often feared because they damage the effects of stars around them. Within the courts, their presence can mean losses in wealth, possesions, hurt relationships. Di Kong causes instantaneous, sudden disaster. 地空 地空是斗数中的六煞之一，俗云有半天折翅的巨变特性。其实，地空是让自己维持一个可以 永远接受新东西的空间。由于能够不断更新自己，接受新的事物与观念，持续性便打了折扣，不 连贯，缺毅力，便成了地空最大的问题。 地空个性特征：乐于接受新的事物与观念，也能够破除既有的成见，常有不受限制的新观念 与想法，而得到他人的赞美。(1)落空(主宫) (2)玄学。(3)破财。(4)坠伤。(5)刑伤。 Void Earth is one of the 6 sha stars. It is known to cause sudden failures and great changes. Actually, the Void Earth retains space for one to be forever able to accept the new things. Since it is capable of renew itself continuously, one is able to always accept the new things and the ideas. Void Earth characteristics: Is glad to accepts the new things and the ideas, can also eradicate standing prejudices, and capable of coming up with creative unexpected ideas, earning wide praise. (1) fails (main palace) (2) metaphysics. (3) suffers unexpected financial losses. (4) injuries due to falls. (5) injuries due to corporal punishment. Di Jie indicates continual problems. Di Jie has the tendency to nullify the work of other stars. It’s role is to make things unreal. In a bad structure it can either make things worse, or make the bad effects unreal. In relationships, this often spell hurt, either emotionally or physically.

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In Career, Self and Karma, it could also mean building something out of nothing, having a wild imagination, building a career out of creative thinking. Depends on how one chooses to use it. In Wealth, it is often bad. So, use the other sectors to create happiness and good living, and wait for the 10-year cycle where the wealth court is more prosperous with transformations to Hua Lu, the flying Lu Cun...etc. before going on a business venture. 地劫也是斗数的六煞之一，古人说具有浪里行舟的瞬变特性。事实上，地劫的本质就是求变 的心。由于自己内心求变的特质，反到能对变化处之泰然。同时，也因求变，无法固守坚持，结 果也就波动无常了。 Plundered is also one of Zi Wei Dou Shu’s 6 misfortune stars. It exhibits the property of transient changes, like a small boat sailing on choppy waters. Truth be told, Plundered is a star that in essence seeks changes. Since it naturally seeks changes, it is capable of accepting changes calmly. At the same time due to its desire for change, it is unable to consolidate its position resulting in nothing achieved. 地劫个性特征：追求变化，习于变化，更能掌握变化，运用变化。因此练就了在变化中能安 然若定的功夫。 Plundered characteristics: Change seeker, accustomed to change. Capable of commanding and using changing circumstances. It has therefore mastered the capacity to be calm and steady amidst frequent changes. (1)落空(主宫) (2)玄学。(3)破财。(4)坠伤。(5)刑伤。 (1) fails (main palace) (2) metaphysics. (3) suffers unexpected financial losses. (4) injuries due to falls. (5) injuries due to corporal punishment.

5.3

Huo Xing - Fire and Ling Xing - Siren

Huo Xing is a blazing torch, and Ling Xing is a tolling bell. These stars make things obvious. Whatever the stars they associate with, they make them agressive, brash, show-off. In most cases, the effects are negative, since aggression normally leads to turbulent relationships, speculation, loss of wealth, litigations...etc. In some cases, however, these stars help things to move on fast, bringing about fame, authority. Analyse the major stars associated with them. Are they too agressive, then their effects are negative. If the major stars are too passive, lazy, or too subdued, then Huo Ling and Ling Xing can help. Some say that Tang Lang benefits from Huo Xing by bringing unexpected wealth.

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Chapter 6

Four Transformation Stars 四 化 曜 「化」by itself means transform, or to change into. In 《紫微斗数》context, it can also mean ’to enhance’. The 4 Transformation Stars 四化曜「SìHuàYào 」’tag onto’ different stars every year, depending on the Heavenly Stem 天干「Tiān Gān 」of the year. Nevertheless their individual characteristics DO NOT change. Instead, what changes are the effects of the Stars that they tag onto.

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化禄

“Transforms into Revenue”also called Fortune, helps bring money, good luck and helpful people this is the best of the 4 transforming stars. 化禄brings in wealth and prosperity. In the courts that it sits in, luck is expected from that aspect of life. On the star it influence, it brings out the best of its character, enables it to be effective in achieving goals, building relationships and gaining wealth. 1. Metal element 2. Means “Transform into Riches” 3. Enhances the flow of fortune, riches, luck etc.

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化权

“Transforms into Authority”also called Power, brings power and authority. Hua Quan is the re-enforcement energy. It strengthens the quality of the star power. In the courts that resides this transformation will be the aspect which the subject shines in. 1. Fire element 2. Means Transforms into Authority 3. Brings authority, power, supremacy, leadership etc.

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2. Means Transform into Reputation 3. Brights fame, reputation, self-satisfaction etc.

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化忌

“Transforms to Trouble”also called Cloud, is a very inauspicious star that transforms the star it is attached to negatively. For example, Ju Men with Hua Ji can cause you to speak tactlessly - Ju Men represents the mouth and Hua Ji brings trouble to the mouth, thus problems with speech. Hua Ji is a obstructive energy. It brings out the worst in the star it transforms. Normally people are sensitive to it since it has a tendency to undo all the good that had been built up. Transformation influences explains the ups and downs we face in life. Changes happen all the time and we just have to face them and make active steps to manage the situation in a wise manner. Might also be interpreted as negation. 1. Water element 2. Means Transforms into Trouble 3. Negates the effects of stars 4. Usually indicates obstacles, dangers, riskes, dispues, death etc.

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Auxiliary and Assistant Stars 佐 辅曜 The 4 Auxiliary Stars are : Status 天魁「Tiān Kuí」, Reputation 天钺「Tiān Yuè」, Aide 左辅「Zuo Fu 」, Support 右弼「Yòu Bì」. The 4 Assisting Stars are : Literature 文昌「Wén Chāng 」, Eloquence 文曲「Wén Qu 」, Treasurer 禄存 「LùCún 」, Celestial Horse 天马「Tiān Ma 」. As their names suggest, these Stars are there to support and assist the 14 Major Stars. They are important, but never more important than the Major Stars. An analogy to be used here is to liken these Stars to a Manager’s Personal Assistant. With a good assistant who is there to help out, the Manager would be able to project his capability more effectively. For 2 people to have the same Major Stars in their Life Palace, how their lives turned out would depend on these auxiliary and assistant stars. They are the ones which make the difference.

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7.1.1 右弼 左 辅 , Left and Right Deputies 右弼and 左辅are useful assistants to the major stars. Their presence facilitate progress. They are especially useful when associated with the Self / Wealth / Career courts. 右弼: 1. Firm. 2. Elegant. 3. Hardworking. 左辅: 1. Gentle. 2. Romantic. 171

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右弼and 左辅bring wealth to the stars they affect. Without them achievement is difficult. These stars, coupled with other helpful stars doubles up the ease of achievement. As facilitators, in some courts, like marriage, it can bring problems. 左辅, especially can mean an outsider interfering with the relationship. 左辅when transformed by 化科, indicates someone coming to provide assistance.

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Tian Kui and Tian Yue - Angels

Tian Kui and Tian Yue are like good fairies. They bring opportunities, beauty and elegance into the courts they affect. These stars do not have strong powers; too many negative influences can blur their effectiveness. Tian Kui and Tian Yue are more significant when they appear on the 10-year and 1year cycle chart as flying stars. Their appearence mean opportunity and/or assistance from others. Tian Yue is the more “feminine” of the two. It is recognised as a Peach Blossom Star. It’s presence in the spouse sector/friends sector can mean a love interest coming your way.

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7.3.1 文昌 and 文 曲 7.3.2 禄存 禄存is the ultimate wealth provider. In the court it resides, it brings abundance of wealth and services. It enhances the properties of the stars in related courts. It is more fortunate if within the structure there is a transformation energy influence by Hua Lu. 禄存is always clipped by Qing Yang and Tuo Luo. Hence, a transformation by Hua ji in the court where 禄存resides affects it’s effectiveness. 禄存in a court with no major stars indicate self-centeredness, and complacency. This is true in Self, Brothers, Peer, Elders, Children Courts. Individuals are too contented with themselves to do anything for progress. 禄存is best in the Career, Property, Wealth courts. 禄存in Health court may indicate obesity, tumors. 禄存encountering harmful stars makes things hectic.

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Tian Ma - Heavenly Horse

Tian Ma is a flying horse. It’s presence is confined to the corner courts of Yin, Si, Shen and Hai. It’s presence mean movement and implies something is going to happen, eg. a trip, a change. Movement brings about recognition, prospects if structures are good. Among harmful stars, it can mean change that is not good. Tian Ma is also a flying star. It re-appears on the 10 -year and 1-year cycle chart. These can indicate a change that is going to happen. Analyse the major stars in the same and related courts to the Tian Ma. Tian Ma facilitates the actions of the Major stars and makes things happen.

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Hong Luan and Tian Xi

Hong Luan and Tian Xi are the best known stars for bringing romance. They always position opposite each other. When the 10-year Self court (sometimes Spouse Court) moves to the court that resides either of the two stars, there is a likelihood of serious romances. It is inborn, and the person is prone at that period to “getting hitched”. Hong Luan has a flavour of Romance, while Tian Xi is about celebrations and happiness. In other situations, this means celebrations in that aspect. Hong Luan and Tian Xi are considered Peach Blossom Stars.

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Tian Xing - Heavenly Justice

• is lonely, stern. • very disciplined, sometimes almost punishing. It is good if the major stars require this quality to stabilize their over care-free characters. • In the Self / Career Court, a profession in law and order is suitable.

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Tian Yao

• is flirtatious, a Peach Blossom Star. • brings about partnerships and unions. Whether the result is good or bad depends on the sector and the other stars, and timing. • in the Spouse Court, it could result in broken relationships due to external love affairs. • In the Self Court, it reflects a romantic, flirtatious person.

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Star Brightness Though the stars employed in Ziwei Doushu are merely fictitious symbols, they are nevertheless accorded with different degrees of brightness, as if they are real stars. It is one of the attributes that adds sophistication to ZWDS, but at the same time, it also makes it more daunting to learn the knowledge. Fortunately, star brightness is only used on the 32 Main Stars. Traditionally, there are six to seven levels of brightness, but I do not think it is necessary to be so detailed in application, therefore in my practice and in my teaching, I have adopted only three levels, namely, bright, neutral and dim. First of all, it is an attribute to create dynamism in the assessment of the stars. Especially for the first set of the 14 Major Stars, the diversified characteristics of each star spans over a range, and some are so wide that complexity are present in the basic nature of the stars. Simply, when a star is at its brightest status, all the positive qualities of the star would manifest more, and its bad qualities reduced to the minimum. On the contrary, when a star is at its dimmest level, its bad qualities would be the most apparent. Taking Tianliang for instance. It is about being meticulous and methodical. When Tianliang is at its brightest, these qualities manifest in a positive way, making the person astute and insightful. When it is at its dimmest, the same qualities will manifest in the form of being fussy and stubborn. Imagine when a Tianliang person is in a powerful position. If he/she is of a bright Tianliang, the person makes a good leader who can discern easily good policies from bad policies in a very detailed manner due to the extraordinary insight. If the person were of a dim Tianliang, he/she would be very dictating, as he/she would stick to the meticulous details steadfastly without relenting. Star brightness is decided by the position of the star, meaning depending on in what house it is placed. On the surface, there are no apparent patterns for the different brightness levels, except for the Sun and the Moon. Therefore, one can only learn to memorise by heart. At a more profound level, however, the brightness is determined by several clear factors, which is a very rare knowledge even among the most learned practitioners of ZWDS. I keep the knowledge only for the Mastery Class because there is no necessity to overload a learner at first with such details that do not affect the analysis of a chart at all. In the first and only Mastery Class I have conducted so far on 1 March 2008, this knowledge was formally provided to three students. 1. The characteristics of each Star remain constant, for example, if it is a Yin Wood Star, it will be a Yin Wood whatever palace the Star lands up in. 2. The interpretion of the Stars in various palaces differs. What each Star means in Life Palace is different when it is in say, Health Palace. 175

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3. The interpretion of the Stars is also different when there are other stars in the same palace, as compared to when it is on its own.

4. There is a rating of brightness for most of the stars.

The scale goes like this:

1. MiGlitter - the brightest it can gets. Good Stars with this rating will manifest their positive traits. Bad Stars will not have serious impact.

2. W- Radiant - Still very bright. Good Stars will display their traits. Bad Stars will not have serious impact.

3. Dright. Good Stars will still be good. Bad Stars will not have serious impact.

4. P- Twilight. Good Stars will have minimum impact. Bad Stars will display their negative traits without constraint.

5. XiDark. Good Stars will be useless with this rating. Bad Stars will be at their worst.

5. Even with the above scale of brightness, the Stars would still not tell a complete picture, as it depends on what other stars in other relevant palaces they “meet” with. For example, to see the overall life of a person, the palaces that are taken into account are Wealth Palace, Career Palace, Life Palace and Travel Palace. The stars in all 4 of these palaces would then “meet”, and if a particular Glittering Good Star is sitting in Life Palace, but the other Stars in the other 3 palaces are Dark, then it will also render the Good Star useless or with no impact.

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Quick Reading Zi Wei Dou Shu (ZWDS) chart, it is possible to get a quick reading just by looking at the position of the life palace on the chart? If life palace is at 1. Yin(Tiger), Shen(Monkey), Si(Snake) or Hai(Pig) Chances are the person is very active and is very determined and aggressive in the pursue of his dreams. This is because Yin Shen Si Hai are the four ’growth’ or ’horse’ area and the individual simply cannot sit still. However, it will be wrong to say that he/she does not think before carrying out any action. In fact, people with such chart prefer jobs that are easier but make more money in the process. 2. Chen(Dragon), Xu(Dog), Chou(Cow) or Wei(Goat) Chen Xu Chou Wei are the four graveyards which mean that they have the capability to ’store’ matters. Hence, individual with such chart are very hardworking and down to earth. They are responsible and very determined in their life. 3. Zi(Rat), Wu(Horse), Mao(Rabbit) or You(Rooster) Zi Wu Mao You are the four blossom flowers. Individuals are more carefree and joyous. However, they are more emotional and enjoy freedom. They are driven in their quest for monetary rewards, hence, they are very objective in their life. Thereafter, the first step towards interpreting the ZWDS chart is to look at the Life Palace (or Ming Gong in anglicised Chinese) on what stars they house and the Earthly Branch which governs the Palace. The earthly branch that governs the palace gives an indication of the strength of the stars in that palace.

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Personality Reading personality decides much in life. It is because of certain special quality that a successful person can scale great heights in life. It is also the lack of certain other quality that halts him from going higher. Whether one handles the challenges in life well also depends on one?s personality. One of the most interesting applications of Ziwei Doushu is for getting to know others? personality as if with an X-ray eye: People can run, but they cannot hide! Grin In Ziwei Doushu, Self Domain depicts the traits in a personality that are apparent or easily known when a person is interacted. Thinking Domain shows those traits that are hidden from the eyes. For instance, a person may appear to be generous (Self Domain) but in essence stingy (Thinking Domain). A more critical application will be for checking one?s integrity. Looking at only Self Domain and not Thinking Domain does not give a complete personality profile - such is the importance of the Thinking Domain. While we are not always able to jump to specific conclusions about the life of another person in terms of the consequences of the trends in the chart, analysing a Ziwei Doushu chart remains as one of the quickest means to assess a personality. With the information of a personality profile clearly established, it can help one to maximise his/her potential and to minimise mistakes, especially when it is acquired well before one makes a vital decision. For instance, it is going to be a grave mistake when a Lianzhen-Tanlang child is told to take up engineering courses. Requirements in such courses and a Lianzhen-Tanlang personality are incompatible. It is the worst scenario for an uninhibited LianzhenTanlang personality to be restrained by hard and cold minute details in engineering. Likewise, it is going to be dreadful to a Wuqu kid when he/she is forced to learn ballet. Either the parents or the kid, or both parties will be frustrated when it is discovered later that the kid has no natural talents for such performance arts. On the business scene, the sales of products like a computer is better handled by a Jumen person who is more capable to convince with rationality and logic, while a fashion piece may be easier sold by a Wenqu or Lianzhen salesperson who is more capable to appeal to the hearts. These are just a few simple examples to illustrate how we can use the age-old knowledge to maximise life. As we can use it to profile a personality well, Ziwei Doushu becomes an effective tool to study the level of compatibility between two or more people too. This can be applied not only on relationship studies but also for corporate or business establishments to maximise human resources. These are what I call contemporary applications. 193

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Commentary - These are the two domains we should interpret together to understand a personality completely. Thinking Domain is the most misunderstood of all the twelve because of the original Chinese words Fudegong, when fu generally means blessing and de generally means virtue or karma, but they do not mean those when it comes to Fudegong. We should call a spade a spade. Self Domain shows the outwardly apparent personality and the Thinking Domain reveals that part that is hidden.

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Commentary - Personality analysis. This is a chart of a young engineer. Passion Star Lianzhen and Pleasure Star Tanlang are about Peach Blossom luck and represent talent. When they are found to be in a combination like this, however, it indicates a free soul who prefers to wander than to get tied down, to express freely than to be meticulous, to be creative than to follow rules. Together with the pair of Interference Stars, Dikong and Dijie flanking the Self Domain, this quality is even more exaggerated. Do they fit the description of an engineer? The young man is already very frustrated with his daily work two years into the profession. This is a result of wrong guidance from the parents who wanted their children to have their (parents) choices of professions. What should he do now, especially in a society that is very restrictive? I have found out what his true talents are, and have encouraged him to indulge in those artistic talents over the weekends. This aims to balance his life.

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Commentary - Personality analysis. This is the chart of the younger sister of the engineer, who is about to make a choice of study course. The mother wanted her to be a teacher, but she has wished to be in hospitality trades. In fact, the girl offered to pay me extra to dissuade her mother. I have told her there was no such necessity, as the combinations of her chart show that she would excel in tourism studies/work.

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Commentary - Potential maximisation. When ZWDS is the most powerful in providing details about personality, it naturally helps to identify the best type of profession/business. Chief Advisor Tianji and Inspector Tianliang combines shows a clear and meticulous mind sharp in picking up details instantaneously. Combining with the stars found in the Career Domain, it is only appropriate that the subject is in the legal profession.

Commentary - Potential maximisation. This chart shows that the subject is born with the natural capacity of a business person. In fact, she was a homemaker because

199 the husband was doing well, and she did not need to work. After the children have grown up, she started some business in a very small way but it grew naturally. In about ten years, she has four branches.

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Commentary - Risk identification. With the power to go for details, ZWDS is certainly helpful for this function. Slide 32 shows a typical structure that the subject will be ultimately betrayed by the partner, while the initial period (a year, two years, etc.) does provide good returns.

Commentary - This is the same chart as in Slide 29. While the lawyer can excel in his profession well, he is to avoid investments, reading from his Wealth Domain.

Chapter 13

Marriage This represents the character of the spouse and relationship with spouse. This palace can also predict whether marriage will end in divorce; whether there will be affairs. House of spouse represents ones life partner and a 紫微斗数chart does give you the answer of the partners character, appearance and most of all whether she is supportive or not. It is also possible to see if the relationship will affect ones quality of life. Generally, it is not ideal for the House of spouse to be located at the four corners of a 紫微 斗数chart (寅, 巳, 申, 亥) as it represents a relationship that is more prone to external influences and uncertainties.

How about using 紫 微 斗 数 to identify a philandering husband? If you notice that your Spouse palace contain 禄存or Hua Lu then it is possible that your spouse might have more opportunities with other women.

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Chapter 14

108 Stars The visible stars in the life plate totally are one hundred of eight stars. They are divided into five grades and described as follows:

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Stars in 1st grade

There are thirty two stars in 1st grade Fourteen master stars 1.Zi Wei galaxies: Zi Wei, Tian Ji, Sun, Wu Qu, Tian Tong, Lian Chen (six stars) 2.Tian Fu galaxies: Tain Fu, Tai Yin, Tan Lang, Ju Men, Tian Xiang, Tian Liang, Qi Sha, Po Jun (eight stars) Eighteen auxiliary stars: 1.Four Hua galaxies: Hua Lu, Hua Quan, Hua Ke, Hua Ji (four stars) 2.Six good galaxies: Wen Chang, Wen Qu, Zuo Fu, You Bi, Tian Kui, Tian Yue (six stars) 3.Six Sha galaxies: Qing Yang, Tuo Luo, Mars, Ling star, Di Kong, Di Jie (six stars) 4.Lu Magalaxies: Lu Cun, Tian Ma (two stars)

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Stars in 2nd grade

There are thirty two stars in 2nd grade Tian Guan, Tian Fu, Tian Chu, Tian Xing, Tian Yao, Jie Shen, Tian Wu, Tian Yue, Yin Sha, Tai Fu, Feng Gao, Tian Kong, Tian Ku, Tian Xu, Long Chi, Feng Ge, Hong Luan, Tian Xi, Gu Chen, Gua Su, Fei Lian, Po Sui, Hua Gai, Xian Chi, Tian De, Yue De, Tian Cai, Tian Shou, San Tai, Ba Zuo, En Guang, Tian Gui

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Stars in 3rd grade

Thirty stars Bo Shi, Li Shi, Qing Long, Xiao Hao, Jiang Jun, Zou Shu, Fei Lian, Xi Shen, Bing Fu, Da Hao, Fu Bing, Quan Fu, Chang Sheng, Mu Yu, Guan Dai, Lin Guan, Di Wang, Shuai, Bing, Si, Mu, Jue, Tai, Yang, Jie Lu, Kong Wang, Xun Chong, Kong, Tian Shi, and Tian Shang

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Jiang Xing, Pan An, Sui Yi, Hui Gai, Sui Jian, Long De, Tian De

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Stars in 5th grade

seventeen stars Xi Shen, Jie Sha, Zai Sha, Tian Sha, Zhi Bei, Xian Chi, Yue Sha, Wang Sha, Hui Qi, Sang Men, Guan Suo, Guan Fu, Siao Hao, Da Hao, Bai Hu, Diao Ke, and Bing Fu.

14.6

Stars Grouping

The basic difference in whether a star is of the North group or South group plays a part in advanced level interpretation. For basic level, the distinction is not vital. Tabulating the stars either according to their importance or types of input does facilitate charting effort for an amateur, or a casual user, but for a serious learner, this convenience is itself an evil in disguise that can hinder the progress of learning, because quick reference tables can create over reliance, and in turn make one oblivious to the need of learning the placement patterns by heart. The best way to categorise the massive number of stars is to group them according to their roles and functions. There is first the basic group of Main stars. Then there is the next group of 39 Secondary stars. Two sets of 12 Minor stars follow. Finally, there are another two sets of 12 Liunian stars. The number totals 119. The first group of 32 Main stars is the minimum that we have to employ to look at a profile completely. It consists of 14 Major stars and three sub-groups of 8 Assistant stars, 6 Adverse stars, and 4 Enhancers. Naturally, the 14 Major stars are the most essential. They provide the silhouette of a profile, as soon as they are placed. They can also be likened as the main ingredients of a dish, such as rice, vegetables, meat, potatoes, flour, and so forth. None is in an absolute way better than another. They are just different. The other 18 in the first group add colours and features to the silhouette that the 14 Major stars create. They can be likened as condiments and spices in cooking. They add different flavours and tastes to the ingredients represented by the 14 Major stars. The 8 Assistant stars provide pleasant and smoothing tastes, the 6 Adverse stars add pungent and unpleasant tastes, while the 4 Enhancers enhance the basic tastes. The 39 Secondary stars provide more minor and precise details. Going along with the same example of profiling, as a figure of speech, they provide descriptions such as scars, moles and lines on the already colourful features. Two of these stars exist in duality. They increase the total number from 119 to 121 if you count them separately. Finally, the two sets of Minor stars serve like calibration tools, while the two sets of Liunian stars provide additional information for monthly, daily and hourly analyses.

14.7

Original Star Groups

In ?????? Ziwei Doushu Quanji, there are four star charts that group together 56 stars. The chart for the North group contains the leader Ziwei, seven other primary stars, and four secondary stars, totalling twelve. The chart for the South group contains the leader Tianfu, six other primary stars, and four secondary stars, totalling eleven. There are two charts for the Central stars. One contains 19 auspicious stars, including Taiyang and Taiyin, while the other contains 14 menacing stars.

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The other minor stars are not discerned as Northern stars, Southern stars or Central stars. These original groupings served well for classification purpose, but there are better ways to regroup the stars for more effective learning. In the early 20th Century, a teacher from the North School (?? Bei Pai), Master Zhang Kaijuan ??? was the first to classify all the stars according to five degrees of importance, from Jia class ?? to Wu class ??, for his teaching purpose. Henceforth, many modern books usually append star tables for quick reference. On top of giving convenience to a casual reader, this can apparently help a beginner to go around the daunting task of getting familiar with all the stars that number more than a hundred in total, but it has also created over reliance and can distract serious learners from the fact that it is still better to get acquainted with the placement pattern for each and every star.