Qi Sha (七殺) — The Warrior Star
Adventure seeker, consequence avoider.
Understanding Qi Sha
Qi Sha is one of the most intense stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu. It represents courage, authority, decisiveness, and risk-taking. This is the star of warriors, generals, and lone trailblazers—people who act first and think fast.
Qi Sha pushes action, independence, and bold moves. But with that power comes volatility. Life tends to be full of high stakes, sharp turns, and major transformations. Without structure or guidance, Qi Sha energy can swing toward impulsiveness and chaos. When well-directed, it becomes true leadership.
Core Attributes
- Element: Yin Fire & Metal
- Fierce, sharp, decisive. Some schools emphasize Yang Metal for its martial edge.
- Lord: Life & Body Houses. Strong influence over temperament, career direction, and relationships.
- Group: The Dynamic
- Personality Type: Pioneering, judgment-driven, strategic
- Nature: General Star. Represents severity; when paired with Zi Wei, it transforms into authority.
- Core Qualities: Brave, decisive, loyal, intense, confrontational, independent, commanding
- Western Zodiac Parallel: Scorpio — intense, focused, strong-willed, emotionally deep
- Archetypes: King Wu Cheng Huang Feihu, Guan Yu, battlefield general, lone hero, tiger
- Ba Zi Traits: 80% Strong Seven Killings influence. Disciplined, assertive, rebellious under pressure
- Also Known As: The Seven Killings Star, The Sword Star, The Power Star
Appearance & Vibe
Qi Sha individuals often have a strong, tall, or solid build, with defined facial features. Square or long faces, sharp eyes, and angled brows are common. Their presence is bold—you notice them without them trying.
Their body language is confident, direct, and competitive. They carry an aura of authority and readiness, like someone always prepared to act.
Emotionally, they are intense and quick-tempered, with sudden mood shifts. Their energy feels commanding and heroic, but also unpredictable. People naturally pay attention—sometimes out of respect, sometimes out of caution.
Personality
Qi Sha personalities are driven, ambitious, and action oriented. Once they decide, they move fast. They value loyalty, honor, and integrity, and they protect those they trust fiercely.
At the same time, they can be impulsive and emotionally reactive. Rules and social expectations feel optional when they’re chasing a goal. This can make them powerful leaders—or reckless disruptors.
They thrive in leadership roles where independence matters. Much like Scorpio energy, they combine strategy with intensity. Many Qi Sha natives embody the archetype of generals, warriors, revolutionaries, or pioneers who push boundaries and redefine limits.
Glow & Shadow
Glow:
- Brave and fearless
- Quick decision-maker
- Strong sense of justice
- Chivalrous and protective
- Open-minded, generous
- Dignified and decisive
- Not distracted by small details
- Highly impulsive
- Acts before thinking
- Risk-prone and speculative
- Disregards consequences
- Moral gray zones
- Life filled with hardship
- Tendency toward loneliness
Dual Nature
Qi Sha’s strength is also its danger.
Courage can become recklessness. Loyalty can turn into conflict. Independence can lead to isolation. Their emotional intensity fuels greatness—but also burnout.
Qi Sha individuals grow when they learn restraint, patience, and strategy. When power is guided instead of unleashed, they evolve from reckless fighters into respected leaders.
Balance is the difference between surviving battles and winning wars.
Qi Sha and Other Stars
Favorable Combinations
1. Zi Wei (Emperor Star): Transforms Qi Sha’s harsh edge into disciplined authority and leadership.
2. Tian Kui & Tian Yue: Bring recognition, support, and career breakthroughs.
3. Zuo Fu, You Bi, Wen Chang, Wen Qu: Enhance talent, reputation, intelligence, and long-term success.
Unfavorable Combinations
1. Other unfavorable stars intensify conflict and obstacles.
2. Family dynamics may feel strained or karmic.
Interestingly, placement in Dragon or Dog - known as Heaven’s Net and Earth’s Snare - can actually strengthen Qi Sha through hardship, forcing maturity and resilience.
Money & Career
Qi Sha excels in careers that demand decisiveness and courage: military, law enforcement, politics, crisis management, entrepreneurship, or any high-risk, high-reward field.
They are natural problem-solvers who act fast under pressure. Independence suits them best.
Financially, they’re ambitious and drawn to visible success—status, brands, symbols of power. Gains can be big, but losses can be sudden if risks aren’t calculated.
Their biggest career challenge: impulsive decisions that burn bridges or derail progress. Strategy keeps them standing; recklessness knocks them out.
Love
In love, Qi Sha is passionate, intense, and fast-moving. Relationships feel exciting—but volatile.
They’re attracted to strong, independent partners who can match their energy. Weakness or passivity turns them off.
Early relationships may be unstable or impulsive. With maturity, they learn patience and emotional control, leading to deeper and more stable bonds.
Qi Sha thrives in relationships that feel like alliances—two strong individuals growing stronger together.
Conclusion
Qi Sha is the embodiment of power, courage, and decisive action. It represents the warrior, the general, the one who moves forward when others hesitate.
Qi Sha individuals are bold, independent, and emotionally intense. Their lives are rarely smooth—but often impactful. With proper guidance and strong supporting stars, their raw force transforms into authority, leadership, and lasting achievement.
Qi Sha doesn’t promise comfort. It promises transformation through action.
Reminder: These interpretations are general. Your actual experience depends on your full birth chart, star placements, and configurations.
All stars here are analyzed using the San He method, which focuses on star interactions and character depth. The Si Hua method prioritizes the Four Transformations and outcomes rather than detailed star traits.
Note: This star has many English translations across different sources. Keeping its original name preserves its full meaning.