Stars Entering Fate & Body Palaces: Fortune Verses

Ziwei belongs to Earth, sits among the Northern and Southern Dippers, transforms as the Emperor's Throne, and rules as the master of the Career Palace. A person with Ziwei has a purplish or fair complexion, a stout waist and back, and is loyal, honest, and mature. With Tianfu, Zuofu, and Youbi it forms a remarkable configuration; without entering Temple dignity and lacking the assistants, it becomes a Lonely Sovereign suited only for quiet contemplation. The verse says: 'Ziwei guarding the Fate Palace is most excellent. When meeting ministerial stars in the palace assembly: wealth and nobility are both complete, spreading an illustrious name.'

Tianji belongs to Wood, sits in the Southern Dipper, and transforms as a Benevolent Star. When entering Temple dignity, the person has a stout physique. Combined with Jumen and the Ram, Spinning Top, Fire, and Obstruction stars: beneficial for those born in Si-You-Chou-Hai. The verse says: 'Tianji, Moon, Tianliang join with Taiyang. Tianji paired with Taiyin. Managing affairs surpasses a husband; clothing and salary are abundant but ultimately imperfect.'

Taiyang belongs to Fire. When born in Temple or Flourishing dignity: kind-hearted, purple-complexioned, generous and charitable. If Zuofu, Youbi, Wenqu, Wenqhang, Tiankui, Tianyue, Taiyin, and Lucun all guard and illuminate: wealth and office are brilliantly manifest — the highest-grade assessment. With the Fate Palace in Mao: the premier Temple position. Temple and Flourishing dignity means lifelong wealth and nobility. The verse says: 'Taiyang guarding the Fate Palace has remarkable ability; in detriment, longevity is always short.'

Wuqu belongs to Metal in the Northern Dipper and transforms as the Wealth Star. The person is resolute and decisive, small-framed with a loud voice and great capacity. Most favored for Jia and Ji year births who enjoy deep blessings. Together with Tianfu, it governs financial affairs. The verse says: 'Wuqu guarding the Fate Palace — with Tianfu added, ambition and spirit are heroic. When Zuofu, Youbi, and salary stars converge together: one transcends the ordinary and enters sagehood, standing before all others.'

Tiantong belongs to Water in the Southern Dipper, transforms as the Blessing Star, and rules as the master of the Fortune-Virtue Palace. When entering Temple dignity: stout and full, refined, benevolent, and upright. Meeting Tianliang with Zuofu and Youbi in conjunction: Bing year births with the Fate Palace in Si, Hai, or You are extremely capable. The verse says: 'When Tiantong meets auspicious stars: a clever and intelligent person.'

Lianzhen belongs to Fire in the Northern Dipper and transforms as the Secondary Peach Blossom Malefic Star. When entering Temple dignity, it is most beneficial for military officers, though disputes arise daily. The person is tall, sturdy, with bright eyes and thick eyebrows. For Liu-Jia (six types of Jia) year births with the Fate Palace at Yin: top-grade configuration. This star most likes to share a palace with Tianxiang, because Tianxiang is the 'Seal' — its firmness restrains Lianzhen's malice and keeps it within bounds.

Tianfu belongs to Earth, commands the Southern Dipper, and is the master of the Wealth Palace. It can subdue Qingyang and Tuoluo into servants and transform Fire and Bell Stars into blessings. The secret text says: 'Tianfu is the Salary Treasury — when Fate encounters it, one is ultimately wealthy. Estates stretch for ten thousand acres; family assets are beyond counting.' The verse says: 'Tianfu guarding the Fate and Body Palace — though the person may be somewhat cunning and toil frequently.'

Taiyin belongs to Water and sits among the Northern and Southern Dippers. The person is refined and upright, intelligent and generous, broadly learned in literature — it is the Mother Star and also the Wife Star. The verse says: 'Taiyin is originally the essence of Water. When Fate and Body encounter it, one naturally thrives. It dislikes the invasion of malefics from the Three Harmonies. This fate is only suited for monks and Daoists — wealth and nobility are both preserved to the end.'

Tanlang belongs to Water in the Northern Dipper and transforms as the Peach Blossom Malefic Star. The person is calculating, acts hastily without patience for stillness, and cleverness often backfires. When entering Temple dignity, the person often resides among martial arts. The verse says: 'Tanlang guarding the Fate Palace — blessings are rich. When Fire Star illuminates in conjunction, it is truly noble: one's fame shakes the barbarian nations and investiture is certain.'

Qisha belongs to Metal in the Southern Dipper and transforms as the Consumption Star governing provocation. The person has a thick back, prominent brows, a leaning waist, and a rigid temperament. The verse says: 'Qisha seated in Shen, Zi, or Wu palaces — with Tianfu directly approaching from the opposite palace. Officials encountering it achieve fame and distinction; examination honors and salary are lofty, consuming ten thousand bushels. When Tiankui, Tianyue, Zuofu, Youbi, and Wenqhang meet: [but] if the Killing is strong without restraint, the young die violently and descend to the Yellow Springs.'

Pojun belongs to Water in the Northern Dipper and transforms as the Consumption Star. Difficulties come first, ease later. When alone in detriment with malefics Qingyang, Tuoluo, and Bell Star: even bearing illness, life can be prolonged. The person is clever and resourceful, widely learned and multi-talented. The verse says: 'Pojun in Zi or Wu palaces enters Temple dignity — only in Temple does one know fortune and prosperity flourish. Further meeting Wenqhang with Tiankui and Tianyue: [but] adding Qingyang in detriment makes it even more fierce.'