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ZiWei & BaZi Glossary

A quick-reference glossary of the core terms in Zi Wei Dou Shu and BaZi — the 14 main stars, auxiliary and malefic stars, twelve palaces, four transformations, formations, element bureaus, the Life and Body Masters, luck cycles, true solar time and star brightness. Every term, defined in a sentence.

The 14 Main Stars

Fourteen core archetypes used to organize a Zi Wei chart. They describe symbolic tensions to test against behavior, not fixed personality types or fate.

The Emperor紫微 · Zi WeiRead more →: Zi Wei is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with authority, responsibility, and big-picture leadership. Its useful tension: taking ownership can give a group direction; control or pride can make useful criticism harder to hear.
The Strategist天机 · Tian JiRead more →: Tian Ji is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with pattern recognition, strategy, and adaptation. Its useful tension: seeing several routes can improve a plan; constant revision can delay the decision the plan was meant to support.
The Sun太阳 · Tai YangRead more →: Tai Yang is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with visibility, contribution, and generous outward energy. Its useful tension: showing up clearly can steady other people; being useful to everyone can hide fatigue or unmet needs.
The General of Wealth武曲 · Wu QuRead more →: Wu Qu is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with discipline, execution, and resource stewardship. Its useful tension: clear standards can turn effort into repeatable results; control can be mistaken for certainty or emotional safety.
The Child of Fortune天同 · Tian TongRead more →: Tian Tong is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with warmth, ease, and emotional accommodation. Its useful tension: gentleness can lower unnecessary friction; keeping the peace can postpone a boundary or a difficult truth.
The Untamed廉贞 · Lian ZhenRead more →: Lian Zhen is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with conviction, intensity, and principled self-definition. Its useful tension: strong values can make a position unmistakably clear; self-protection can harden into fixation or testing.
The Treasury天府 · Tian FuRead more →: Tian Fu is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with stability, stewardship, and patient accumulation. Its useful tension: holding resources carefully can create durable capacity; protecting what exists can slow a necessary change.
The Moon太阴 · Tai YinRead more →: Tai Yin is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with observation, privacy, and quiet preparation. Its useful tension: noticing what others miss can improve timing and care; silence can become rumination or leave needs invisible.
The Desire贪狼 · Tan LangRead more →: Tan Lang is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with curiosity, charisma, range, and appetite for experience. Its useful tension: novelty and contact can reveal unusual opportunities; the next interesting option can scatter attention before depth develops.
The Hidden Lamp巨门 · Ju MenRead more →: Ju Men is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with questioning, language, and precise examination. Its useful tension: a well-aimed question can expose a weak assumption; clarification can turn into a courtroom when reassurance or repair is needed.
The Chancellor天相 · Tian XiangRead more →: Tian Xiang is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with diplomacy, reciprocity, and keeping systems humane. Its useful tension: seeing several sides can help a group function fairly; supporting everyone can make your own position disappear.
The Elder天梁 · Tian LiangRead more →: Tian Liang is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with protection, ethics, and long-range perspective. Its useful tension: experience can help people avoid preventable harm; guidance can become rescuing, distance, or carrying what belongs to someone else.
The General七杀 · Qi ShaRead more →: Qi Sha is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with decisive action under pressure and strong boundaries. Its useful tension: courage can cut through a genuinely urgent problem; urgency can make force feel more necessary than it is.
The Vanguard破军 · Po JunRead more →: Po Jun is a traditional Zi Wei Dou Shu archetype associated with reinvention, disruption, and rebuilding. Its useful tension: redesign can release a system that is truly stuck; starting over can destroy useful continuity along with the problem.

Auxiliary & Malefic Stars

Traditional supporting-star symbols that modify a main-star and palace reading. None predicts an event on its own.

Left Assistant左辅 · Zuo Fu: Zuo Fu (Left Assistant) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Right Assistant右弼 · You Bi: You Bi (Right Assistant) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Literary Star文昌 · Wen Chang: Wen Chang (Literary Star) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Artistic Star文曲 · Wen Qu: Wen Qu (Artistic Star) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Heavenly Noble (Yang)天魁 · Tian Kui: Tian Kui (Heavenly Noble (Yang)) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Heavenly Noble (Yin)天钺 · Tian Yue: Tian Yue (Heavenly Noble (Yin)) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Wealth Preserver禄存 · Lu Cun: Lu Cun (Wealth Preserver) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Heavenly Horse天马 · Tian Ma: Tian Ma (Heavenly Horse) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
The Blade擎羊 · Qing Yang: Qing Yang (The Blade) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
The Grindstone陀罗 · Tuo Luo: Tuo Luo (The Grindstone) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Fire Star火星 · Huo Xing: Huo Xing (Fire Star) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Bell Star铃星 · Ling Xing: Ling Xing (Bell Star) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Void地空 · Di Kong: Di Kong (Void) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Plunder地劫 · Di Jie: Di Jie (Plunder) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Crimson Phoenix红鸾 · Hong Luan: Hong Luan (Crimson Phoenix) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Heavenly Joy天喜 · Tian Xi: Tian Xi (Heavenly Joy) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
The Charmer天姚 · Tian Yao: Tian Yao (The Charmer) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
The Discipline天刑 · Tian Xing: Tian Xing (The Discipline) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
The Ascendant天巫 · Tian Wu: Tian Wu (The Ascendant) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
The Dissolver解神 · Jie Shen: Jie Shen (The Dissolver) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Heavenly Virtue天德 · Tian De: Tian De (Heavenly Virtue) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
Lunar Virtue月德 · Yue De: Yue De (Lunar Virtue) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
The Solitary孤辰 · Gu Chen: Gu Chen (The Solitary) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.
The Lonely寡宿 · Gua Su: Gua Su (The Lonely) is a traditional supporting-star symbol that modifies a main-star and palace reading. Interpret it with placement, brightness, transformations, and the wider chart; it cannot by itself predict wealth, marriage, health, harm, or a benefactor.

The Twelve Palaces

Twelve symbolic life domains. A palace organizes the question being explored; it does not determine the outcome.

Self Palace命宫 · Ming Gong: Self Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine identity, agency, and the role you take under pressure; it cannot predict a fixed personality or life outcome.
Siblings Palace兄弟宫 · Xiong Di: Siblings Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine peer roles, sibling dynamics, and shared boundaries; it cannot predict a sibling's character, closeness, status, or future.
Spouse Palace夫妻宫 · Fu Qi: Spouse Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine interaction patterns in close relationships; it cannot predict marriage timing, fidelity, compatibility, or a destined partner.
Children Palace子女宫 · Zi Nv: Children Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine caregiving, creative work, juniors, and legacy; it cannot predict fertility, family size, or a child's health, sex, personality, or future.
Wealth Palace财帛宫 · Cai Bo: Wealth Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine resource habits, trade-offs, and decision style; it cannot predict income, windfalls, property gains, or investment returns.
Health Palace疾厄宫 · Ji E: Health Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine stress habits, recovery, and sustainable routines; it cannot predict a diagnosis, organ condition, illness, injury, or lifespan.
Travel Palace迁移宫 · Qian Yi: Travel Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine how you respond to unfamiliar environments and changing context; it cannot predict relocation success, foreign opportunity, accidents, or a fixed destination.
Friends Palace交友宫 · Jiao You: Friends Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine networks, collaboration, trust, and social boundaries; it cannot predict who will help, betray, elevate, or remain loyal.
Career Palace官禄宫 · Guan Lu: Career Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine work style, responsibility, and the conditions that support good judgment; it cannot predict a profession, promotion, authority, income, or career outcome.
Property Palace田宅宫 · Tian Zhai: Property Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine home, security, stewardship, and attachment to place; it cannot predict property ownership, inheritance, household wealth, or a purchase date.
Fortune Palace福德宫 · Fu De: Fortune Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine inner life, rest, meaning, and private attention; it cannot predict happiness, spiritual attainment, luck, or mental-health outcomes.
Parents Palace父母宫 · Fu Mu: Parents Palace is one of Zi Wei Dou Shu's twelve symbolic life domains. Tradition uses it to examine authority, inherited expectations, care, and intergenerational roles; it cannot predict a parent's health, lifespan, status, support, or relationship outcome.

The Four Transformations

Four calculated birth-year mappings used to examine resources, agency, recognition, and friction as traditional themes.

The Four Transformations四化 · Si HuaRead more →: The Four Transformations are four birth-year-stem mappings—Lu, Quan, Ke, and Ji—used to examine resources, agency, recognition, and friction. They are calculated chart facts but their meanings are traditional symbolic interpretations, not event forecasts.
Transformation into Prosperity化禄 · Hua LuRead more →: Hua Lu (化禄) is a traditional Four Transformations lens associated with resources, affinity and receptivity. It describes a symbolic area of attention—not a forecast of wealth, rank, health, romance, or a specific event.
Transformation into Power化权 · Hua QuanRead more →: Hua Quan (化权) is a traditional Four Transformations lens associated with agency, responsibility and influence. It describes a symbolic area of attention—not a forecast of wealth, rank, health, romance, or a specific event.
Transformation into Renown化科 · Hua KeRead more →: Hua Ke (化科) is a traditional Four Transformations lens associated with learning, legibility and reputation. It describes a symbolic area of attention—not a forecast of wealth, rank, health, romance, or a specific event.
Transformation into Friction化忌 · Hua JiRead more →: Hua Ji (化忌) is a traditional Four Transformations lens associated with attachment, repetition and a pressure point. It describes a symbolic area of attention—not a forecast of wealth, rank, health, romance, or a specific event.

Formations & Chart Structure

Named structural rule matches in a chart. A matched formation is an interpretive theme, not a grade or guaranteed result.

Chart Formation格局 · Ge Ju: Ge Ju is a named Zi Wei Dou Shu formation defined by a specific set of star, palace, brightness, and transformation conditions. Matching a rule identifies a traditional symbolic pattern; it does not grade a person or guarantee an outcome.
Three Directions & Four Uprights三方四正 · San Fang Si Zheng: San Fang Si Zheng is the traditional reading frame that combines one palace, its opposite, and its two trine palaces. It is a structural method for gathering chart context, not evidence that an interpretation is true.
Qi Sha · Po Jun · Tan Lang杀破狼 · Sha Po Lang: Sha Po Lang (Qi Sha · Po Jun · Tan Lang) is a traditional formation name for a specified star-and-palace configuration. A rule match identifies an interpretive theme to compare with the whole chart and lived evidence—not a promise of wealth, rank, relationship, or life events.
Tian Ji · Tai Yin · Tian Tong · Tian Liang机月同梁 · Ji Yue Tong Liang: Ji Yue Tong Liang (Tian Ji · Tai Yin · Tian Tong · Tian Liang) is a traditional formation name for a specified star-and-palace configuration. A rule match identifies an interpretive theme to compare with the whole chart and lived evidence—not a promise of wealth, rank, relationship, or life events.
Zi Wei with Tian Fu紫府同宫 · Zi Fu Tong Gong: Zi Fu Tong Gong (Zi Wei with Tian Fu) is a traditional formation name for a specified star-and-palace configuration. A rule match identifies an interpretive theme to compare with the whole chart and lived evidence—not a promise of wealth, rank, relationship, or life events.
Sun with Moon日月同宫 · Ri Yue Tong Gong: Ri Yue Tong Gong (Sun with Moon) is a traditional formation name for a specified star-and-palace configuration. A rule match identifies an interpretive theme to compare with the whole chart and lived evidence—not a promise of wealth, rank, relationship, or life events.
Fire-Greed Pattern火贪格 · Huo Tan Ge: Huo Tan Ge (Fire-Greed Pattern) is a traditional formation name for a specified star-and-palace configuration. A rule match identifies an interpretive theme to compare with the whole chart and lived evidence—not a promise of wealth, rank, relationship, or life events.
Bell-Greed Pattern铃贪格 · Ling Tan Ge: Ling Tan Ge (Bell-Greed Pattern) is a traditional formation name for a specified star-and-palace configuration. A rule match identifies an interpretive theme to compare with the whole chart and lived evidence—not a promise of wealth, rank, relationship, or life events.
Self & Body in One Palace命身同宫 · Ming Shen Tong Gong: Ming Shen Tong Gong (Self & Body in One Palace) is a traditional formation name for a specified star-and-palace configuration. A rule match identifies an interpretive theme to compare with the whole chart and lived evidence—not a promise of wealth, rank, relationship, or life events.
Zi Wei with Tan Lang紫贪同行 · Zi Tan Tong Xing: Zi Tan Tong Xing (Zi Wei with Tan Lang) is a traditional formation name for a specified star-and-palace configuration. A rule match identifies an interpretive theme to compare with the whole chart and lived evidence—not a promise of wealth, rank, relationship, or life events.
Twin Main Stars in One Palace双星同宫 · Shuang Xing Tong Gong: Shuang Xing Tong Gong (Twin Main Stars in One Palace) is a traditional formation name for a specified star-and-palace configuration. A rule match identifies an interpretive theme to compare with the whole chart and lived evidence—not a promise of wealth, rank, relationship, or life events.
Starless Self Palace命无主星 · Ming Wu Zhu XingRead more →: Ming Wu Zhu Xing (Starless Self Palace) is a traditional formation name for a specified star-and-palace configuration. A rule match identifies an interpretive theme to compare with the whole chart and lived evidence—not a promise of wealth, rank, relationship, or life events.

The Five Element Bureaus

Five casting classifications whose numbers set the starting-age sequence for Zi Wei decade cycles.

The Five Element Bureau五行局 · Wu Xing Ju: The Five Element Bureau is a chart classification derived during casting. Its number sets the traditional starting-age sequence for Zi Wei's Da Xian cycles; it does not rank a fate or predict how life will unfold.
Water-2 Bureau水二局 · Shui Er Ju: Water-2 Bureau is one of the five Element Bureau classifications. Within Zi Wei casting, its number sets the traditional Da Xian starting-age sequence (2, 12, 22…). It does not imply personality, speed, status, or the quality of a decade.
Wood-3 Bureau木三局 · Mu San Ju: Wood-3 Bureau is one of the five Element Bureau classifications. Within Zi Wei casting, its number sets the traditional Da Xian starting-age sequence (3, 13, 23…). It does not imply personality, speed, status, or the quality of a decade.
Metal-4 Bureau金四局 · Jin Si Ju: Metal-4 Bureau is one of the five Element Bureau classifications. Within Zi Wei casting, its number sets the traditional Da Xian starting-age sequence (4, 14, 24…). It does not imply personality, speed, status, or the quality of a decade.
Earth-5 Bureau土五局 · Tu Wu Ju: Earth-5 Bureau is one of the five Element Bureau classifications. Within Zi Wei casting, its number sets the traditional Da Xian starting-age sequence (5, 15, 25…). It does not imply personality, speed, status, or the quality of a decade.
Fire-6 Bureau火六局 · Huo Liu Ju: Fire-6 Bureau is one of the five Element Bureau classifications. Within Zi Wei casting, its number sets the traditional Da Xian starting-age sequence (6, 16, 26…). It does not imply personality, speed, status, or the quality of a decade.

Life Master & Body Master

Secondary calculated references used to add context about innate style, acquired action, and focus.

The Life Master命主 · Ming Zhu: The Life Master is a reference star calculated from the Self Palace branch. Tradition uses it as a secondary lens on innate style; it is not a second personality verdict or life outcome.
The Body Master身主 · Shen Zhu: The Body Master is a reference star calculated from the birth-year branch. Tradition uses it as a secondary lens on acquired action and adaptation; it does not measure effort or determine fate.
The Body Palace身宫 · Shen Gong: The Body Palace is a calculated chart position used to add context about where action and attention may concentrate. It is interpreted with the full chart and does not predict a fixed midlife focus or outcome.

Luck Cycles

Calculated decade and annual overlays used as symbolic planning lenses—not event forecasts or probabilities.

Major Limit (Decade Luck)大限 · Da Xian: Da Xian is Zi Wei Dou Shu's calculated ten-year palace sequence, beginning from the age set by the Element Bureau. It frames a traditional attention theme for a decade, not ten years of predicted events or fortune.
Decade Luck (BaZi)大运 · Da Yun: Da Yun is BaZi's calculated ten-year pillar sequence derived from the natal chart and cycle direction. It is a traditional timing layer, not a probability or guarantee of events.
Annual Luck流年 · Liu Nian: Liu Nian overlays one calendar year's stem and branch on the natal chart. It is used to discuss symbolic annual themes; decisions still require current facts, consent, professional advice, and real-world constraints.
Combined Annual & Decade Luck岁运 · Sui Yun: Sui Yun reads an annual layer together with its enclosing ten-year cycle. Combining two correlated traditional lenses adds context, not validated certainty or a forecast of the year's real fortune.

Solar Time & the Double-Hour

Two timekeeping concepts used to identify the traditional birth double-hour as accurately as the supplied location allows.

True Solar Time真太阳时 · Zhen Tai Yang Shi: True Solar Time adjusts civil clock time for the birthplace's longitude and the equation of time. This site uses it as a casting input because a different traditional double-hour can change time-dependent chart placements.
The Double-Hour时辰 · Shi Chen: Shi Chen is the traditional Chinese double-hour: twelve named two-hour blocks across a day, each linked to an Earthly Branch. The birth block is a casting input for the hour pillar and time-dependent palace placements.

Star Brightness

A traditional lookup for how strongly a star archetype is expressed in a palace branch, not a measure of objective fortune.

Star Brightness States庙旺利陷 · Miao Wang Li Xian: Miao Wang Li Xian (Star Brightness States) is part of Zi Wei's traditional brightness scale, a lookup based on the star's palace branch. Brightness changes how strongly an archetype is interpreted within the system; it does not make a person or life outcome objectively good or bad.
Temple (Brightest)庙 · Miao: Miao (Temple (Brightest)) is part of Zi Wei's traditional brightness scale, a lookup based on the star's palace branch. Brightness changes how strongly an archetype is interpreted within the system; it does not make a person or life outcome objectively good or bad.
Prosperous旺 · Wang: Wang (Prosperous) is part of Zi Wei's traditional brightness scale, a lookup based on the star's palace branch. Brightness changes how strongly an archetype is interpreted within the system; it does not make a person or life outcome objectively good or bad.
Favourable (In Position)利 · Li: Li (Favourable (In Position)) is part of Zi Wei's traditional brightness scale, a lookup based on the star's palace branch. Brightness changes how strongly an archetype is interpreted within the system; it does not make a person or life outcome objectively good or bad.
Fallen (Weakest)陷 · Xian: Xian (Fallen (Weakest)) is part of Zi Wei's traditional brightness scale, a lookup based on the star's palace branch. Brightness changes how strongly an archetype is interpreted within the system; it does not make a person or life outcome objectively good or bad.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 14 main stars of Zi Wei Dou Shu?

The 14 main stars are the core archetypes used to organize a Zi Wei chart: Zi Wei, Tian Ji, Tai Yang, Wu Qu, Tian Tong, Lian Zhen, Tian Fu, Tai Yin, Tan Lang, Ju Men, Tian Xiang, Tian Liang, Qi Sha and Po Jun. A Self-Palace star is one interpretive lens, not a fixed personality type or life outcome.

What are the Four Transformations (四化)?

The Four Transformations are four birth-year-stem mappings: Hua Lu (resources), Hua Quan (agency), Hua Ke (recognition), and Hua Ji (friction). They identify four calculated star relationships for symbolic interpretation; they do not forecast events.

What does San Fang Si Zheng (三方四正) mean?

San Fang Si Zheng is the structural reading frame that combines a palace, its opposite, and its two trine palaces. It gathers context within the traditional system; it does not make the interpretation independently validated.

What is 庙旺利陷 (star brightness)?

Miao, Wang, Li, and Xian are traditional star-brightness states looked up from the star's palace branch. They modify how strongly an archetype is interpreted; they do not measure objective fortune.

What is the difference between the Life Master and Body Master?

The Life Master is calculated from the Self-Palace branch; the Body Master is calculated from the birth-year branch. Tradition uses them as secondary lenses on innate style and acquired action, not as measures of talent, effort, or fate.

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