THE 14 MAJOR STARS
In Zi Wei Dou Shu, the Si Hua school mainly works with 14 major stars and 4 support stars for the Four Transformations (Hua Lu, Hua Quan, Hua Ke, Hua Ji).
The San
He method, also known as the Southern School of Zi Wei Dou Shu, uses anywhere
from 30 to 108 stars in their analysis.
These 14 key
stars are:
1. Zi Wei (紫微) – The Emperor Star
2. Tian Fu (天府) – The Treasurer Star
3. Tian Ji (天機) – The Strategist Star
4. Tian
Xiang (天相) – The Prime Minister Star
5. Tian
Liang (天梁) – The Blessing Star
6. Wu Qu (武曲) – The Military Star
7. Lian Zhen
(廉貞) – The Politician Star
8. Ju Men (巨門) – The Messenger Star
9. Tan Lang
(貪狼) – The Charmer Star
10. Tai Yang
(太陽) – The Sun Star
11. Tai Yin
(太陰) – The Moon Star
12. Tian
Tong (天同) – The Relaxed Star
13. Po Jun (破軍) – The Disruptor Star
14. Qi Sha (七殺) – The Power Star
CATEGORY BY TYPE
The first
group of stars are the 14 major stars divided into 3 types.
Type 1 - The
Ruler
1. Zi Wei -
The Emperor Star
2. Tian
Xiang - The Prime Minister Star
3. Tian Fu -
The Treasurer Star
4. Wu Qu -
The Military Star
Type 2 - The
Dynamic
1. Tan Lang
- The Charmer Star
2. Lian Zhen
- The Politician Star
3. Qi Sha -
The Power Star
4. Po Jun -
The Disruptor Star
Type 3 - The
Humanitarian
This type is
segmented into two groups: the Supporters and the Adapters.
The
supporters:
1. Tai Yang
- The Sun Star
2. Tian Ji -
The Strategist Star
3. Ju Men -
The Messenger Star
The
Adapters:
1. Tai Yin -
The Moon Star
2. Tian Tong
- The Relaxed Star
3. Tian
Liang - The Blessing Star
CATEGORY BY ENERGY
THE YANG
STARS
1. Tai Yang
2. Qi Sha
3. Tian Fu
4. Tian Tong
5. Tian
Liang
6. Tian
Xiang
7. Tan Lang
THE YIN
STARS
1. Tai Yin
2. Zi Wei
3. Wu Qu
4. Ju Men
5. Po Jun
6. Lian Zhen
7. Tian Ji
CATEGORY BY ELEMENT
METAL
1. Wu Qu
(Yin)
2. Qi Sha
(Yang)
WOOD
1. Tian Ji
(Yin)
2. Tan Lang
(Yang)
FIRE
1. Lian Zhen
(Yin)
2. Tau Yang
(Yang)
EARTH
1. Zi Wei
(Yin)
2. Tian Fu
(Yang)
3. Tian
Liang (Yang)
WATER
1. Po Jun
(Yin)
2. Ju Men
(Yin)
3. Tai Yin
(Yin)
4. Tian Tong
(Yang)
5. Tian
Xiang (Yang)
EXPLANATION
For any part
of our life to work well, we need the right mix of opposite energies. Think of
it like this:
Yin energy =
Calm, quiet, gentle energy (like water or moonlight)
Yang energy
= Active, strong, bright energy (like fire or sunlight)
Why Balance
Matters?
Just like we
need both rest and activity in our daily life, each area of our chart needs
both types of energy to work properly.
What happens
when there's too much of one type:
Too much
calm energy (Yin) = Things become too slow or stuck
Too much
active energy (Yang) = Things become too rushed or harsh
When the
balance is right:
Everything
flows smoothly
We feel more
satisfied and content
That area of
our life works better
Simple
Example:
Think of it
like cooking - you need both sweet and salty flavors to make food taste good.
If you only have sweet OR only salty, the food doesn't taste right. But when
you have the right mix of both, everything tastes perfect!
The same
idea applies to the energy in different parts of our life chart.
CATEGORY BY LOCATION
The same
idea applies to the energy in different parts of our life chart.
NORTHERN
STARS
1. Zi Wei
2. Wu Qu
3. Ju Men
4. Po Jun
5. Tan Lang
6. Lian Zhen
SOUTHERN
STARS
1. Tian Ji
2. Tian Fu
3. Tian Tong
4. Tian
Liang
5. Tian
Xiang
6. Qi Sha
CENTER STARS
1. Tai Yang
2. Tai Yin
CORE SYMBOLS
NORTHERN
STARS
Female
Material
Life
Darkness
Death
SOUTHERN
STARS
Male
Spiritual
Life
Brightness
Life
CATEGORY BY NATURE
MILD STARS
1. Zi
Wei
The Emperor
/ Main Star
Calm, noble,
and stabilizing. Great for leadership, attracts support, gives "main
character" energy.
2. Tian
Xiang
The Gentle
Advisor
Mild,
diplomatic, loyal, and refined. Great for balancing aggressive stars. Very
likable and trustworthy.
3. Tian
Liang
The Wise
Elder / Guardian
Protective
and moral. Likes helping others, very stable. Brings maturity and calm
decisions.
4. Tian
Tong
The Chill
One / Happy Buddha
Relaxed,
friendly, easygoing. Brings peace, comfort, and enjoyment of life. Good for
emotional well-being.
5. Tai
Yin
The Moon /
Gentle Feminine
Soft,
intuitive, and caring. Brings beauty, sensitivity, and a nurturing vibe.
6. Tian Fu
The Treasury
Star
Gentle,
stable, and generous star that loves organization and preserving what's good.
Brings a comfortable, fortunate life, helping to steadily accumulate wealth and
lead effectively from behind the scenes.
What These Stars Tend to Do:
- Calm the chart down, especially when paired with aggressive stars.
- Bring emotional support, relationship harmony, or career ease.
- Help create a person who is well-liked, graceful, intelligent, and steady.
- Balance harsh placements, making the person more “pleasant” or approachable.
Quick Tip: When
your Life, Spouse, or Career Palace is supported by these stars — especially
Zuo Fu, You Bi, Wen Chang/Qu, or Tian Xiang — your life path often runs more
smoothly, even if there are challenges.
DYNAMIC
STARS
1. Qi
Sha
The Rebel
General
Bold,
fierce, and independent. Doesn’t follow rules. Can act first, think later.
Great in crises but tough in love.
2. Po
Jun
The Breaker
/ Disrupter
The
"destroy-to-rebuild" type. Hates routine, loves change. Can cause
chaos or sudden exits.
3. Tan Lang
The Flirt /
Charmer
Charming,
wild, impulsive. Loves fun and indulgence. Can rebel against tradition or
commitment.
4. Ju Men
The
Complainer / Shadow Talker
Brings
gossip, pessimism, or miscommunication. Not aggressive physically but causes
mental and emotional friction.
5. Lian Zhen
The Upright
Star / Diplomat / Chastity Star
Strong
principles, ambition, and charm, but also incredibly intense. Not destructive
but has a fierce independence and refusal to budge on its beliefs. Can lead to
stubbornness, emotional drama, or even legal problems, earning it the nickname
"Angel and Devil in One."
6. Wu Qu
The
Military/Wealth Star
Powerful,
determined and focused on achieving goals, especially in money and career. Not
chaotic, but has a strong, unyielding drive to conquer and accumulate. Can come
across as aggressive if it meets resistance.
7. Tai Yang
The Sun Star
Powerful and
influential, much like the sun itself. Brings out qualities of strong
leadership and public presence, aiming to be righteous and generous, though its
dominant nature can sometimes be seen as aggressive.
What These
Stars Tend to Stir Up:
- Arguments, rebellion, or power struggles in personal or professional life.
- A need for freedom, independence, or challenge — even if it disrupts stability.
- If placed in the Spouse, Career, or Life Palace, can bring tension or instability if not balanced by supportive stars.
Quick Tip: Not All Drama Is Bad! These stars can also bring drive, ambition, courage, and strong leadership — especially in competitive fields (military, entrepreneurship, politics, sports). They just need emotional intelligence and wise choices to avoid turning destructive.
