Overview
The 108 Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu
In Zi Wei Dou Shu, your Life Chart is like a map
of the sky at your birth, populated by many different stars. While there are
over a hundred stars in total (108), they aren't all equally important. They're
categorized into five "grades" based on their influence.
Think of these stars as actors in a play, with some having
leading roles and others playing supporting parts.
The 1st Grade Stars
The Major Players (32 stars)
These are the most significant stars, having the strongest
influence on your life.
A. The 14 Master Stars
These are the main "personalities" or themes that
define different aspects of your chart.
►Zi
Wei Group:
- Zi
Wei (The Emperor Star)
- Tian
Ji (The Thinker Star)
- Tai
Yang (The Sun)
- Wu
Qu (The Commander Star)
- Tian
Tong (The Relaxed Star)
- Lian
Zhen (The Integrity Star)
►Tian
Fu Group:
- Tian
Fu (The Treasury Star)
- Tai
Yin (The Moon)
- Tan
Lang (The Ambitious Star)
- Ju
Men (The Messenger Star)
- Tian
Xiang (The Minister Star)
- Tian
Liang (The Blessing Star)
- Qi
Sha (The Warrior Star)
- Po
Jun (The Reformer Star)
B. The 18 Support Stars
These stars modify or enhance the influence of the Master
Stars.
►Four
Si Hua Transformations: These represent different types of
energy flow or changes.
►Six
Favorable Stars: These generally bring positive influences like
intelligence, help, and good fortune.
- Wen
Chang (The Intellect Star)
- Wen
Qu (The Intelligence Star)
- Zuo
Fu (The Left Supporter)
- You
Bi (The Right Supporter)
- Tian
Kui (The Male Benefactor)
- Tian
Yue (The Female Benefactor)
►Six
Unfavorable Stars: These typically bring challenges, difficulties, or
negative energy.
- Qing
Yang (The Knife Star)
- Tuo
Luo (The Delayed Star)
- Huo
Xing (The Fire Star)
- Ling
Xing (The Siren Star)
- Di
Kong (The Loss Star)
- Di
Jie (The Sudden Interference Star)
►Lu
Ma Stars (Wealth & Movement): These relate to financial stability
and movement.
The 2nd Grade Stars
Significant Supporting Roles (32 stars)
These stars have a notable, but not as profound, impact as
the 1st Grade stars. They add more detail and nuance to the interpretations.
Examples include:
Tian Guan
Tian Fu
Tian Chu (related to status and wealth)
Tian Xing (punishment)
Tian Yao (charm/illness)
Jie Shen (solution)
Long Chi, Feng Ge (elegance)
Hong Luan (romance)
Tian Xi (joy)
Gu Chen
Gua Su (loneliness), and more.
The 3rd Grade Stars
Minor Influences (30 stars)
These stars provide further layers of detail and subtle
influences.
Examples include:
Bo Shi (Doctor)
Li Shi (Official)
Qing Long (Good Luck)
Xiao Hao (Small Spending)
Jiang Jun (General)
Zou Shu (Writing)
Da Hao (Big Spending)
And stars related to life stages like:
Chang Sheng (Birth)
Mu Yu (Bath)
Guan Dai (Capping)
Lin Guan (Official Post)
Di Wang (King), and more.
The 4th Grade Stars
Even Smaller Influences (7 stars)
These stars have very minor effects on the overall chart
interpretation.
Examples include:
Jiang Xing (Commander)
Pan An (Judge)
Sui Yi (Easy Going)
Hui Gai (Meeting Cap)
Sui Jian (Yearly Sword)
Long De (Dragon Virtue)
Tian De (Heavenly Virtue)
The 5th Grade Stars
Very Minor Details (17 stars)
These are the least impactful stars, often considered for
very specific or subtle readings.
Examples include:
Xi Shen (Joy God)
Jie Sha (Calamity)
Zai Sha (Disaster)
Tian Sha (Heavenly Calamity)
Zhi Bei (Humiliation)
Xian Chi (Bath Pool)
Yue Sha (Monthly Calamity)
Wang Sha (Death)
Hui Qi (Ash Breath)
Sang Men (Funeral Door)
Guan Suo (Prison Lock)
Guan Fu (Official Trouble)
Siao Hao (Minor Expenditure)
Da Hao (Major Expenditure)
Bai Hu (White Tiger)
Diao Ke (Weeping Guest)
Bing Fu (Illness)
Summary
While all 108 stars are part of the full system,
the 1st Grade Stars are the ones astrologers focus on most, as they
shape the major themes and events in a person's life. The lower-grade stars add
finer details to these broader interpretations.
Note: All the stars discussed in this article are
analyzed using the San He method to provide deeper insights. The Si Hua method
doesn’t emphasize the detailed traits of individual stars or most of the minor
stars; instead, it concentrates on the four transformers (Si Hua) to interpret
outcomes.
