Stars in Fate, Body & Twelve Palaces: Attributes

Ziwei: Earth element, Yin polarity. The most honored star of the Northern-Southern Dipper central heavens. Transforms as the Emperor's Throne; rules as master of the Career Palace; possesses the merit of resolving calamity, extending life, and controlling transformations. The complexion shows a hidden purple hue. Its authority can restrain Fire and Bell Stars. Tianxiang, Wenqhang, and Wenqu serve as attendants; Qisha serves as the herald for Tiankui and Tianyue. The person has a dignified, substantial appearance. Sun and Moon serve as Yin's divisional administrators; Tianfu serves as the staff officer; Zuofu and Youbi are modest and respectful.

Tianji: Wood element, Yin polarity. Third life-extending star of the Southern Dipper. Transforms as Benevolence; rules as master of the Siblings Palace. In a person's Fate and Body: refined and elegant. When Zuofu and Youbi meet in conjunction: quick-tempered but kind-hearted. When meeting Tianliang in conjunction: leisurely and intelligent, a person of spiritual adaptability and versatile insight.

Hua Lu (Salary): Earth element, Yang. Governs wealth and salary. When the Major Limit encounters it: ten years of celebration. Guarding Fate and Body, meeting Hua Ke and Hua Quan. Hua Quan (Authority): Wood element, Yang. Governs authority and power. When the Major Limit encounters it: ten years of authoritative power. Hua Ke (Examination): Water element, Yang. Governs literary arts and refined scholars. Guarding Fate and Body: a refined scholar who can serve as a model for all. Hua Ji (Obstruction): Water element, Yang. When the Minor Limit encounters it: a year of insufficient resources and disputes. The Major Limit brings the meddling spirit.

Ziwei: In an auspicious palace, harmonious siblings numbering five or six. Tianfu or Tianxiang sharing the palace: three to five harmonious siblings, with nobles among them. Tianji: In Temple dignity, three siblings; in detriment, two. With the Four Malefics and Void-Robbery: only one, lacking harmony. Taiyang: In Temple dignity, four or five; in detriment, two who are capable. Tiantong: In Temple dignity, four or five; with Four Malefics and Void-Robbery, only one lacking harmony. Qisha: In Temple dignity, three; with malefics, portends isolation — only sisters.

Ziwei: Husband gains a virtuous wife; wife gains a distinguished husband. With Four Malefics: both suffer losses. Early marriage with auspicious stars leads to good fortune. Tianji: Husband gains a younger, intelligent, beautiful wife. With Four Malefics: early marriage leads to good fortune, but Four Malefics also mean separation. Wuqu: Harmonious marriage; with Four Malefics: quick-tempered. With Qingyang, Fire, punishment, and obstruction malefics: both gain wealth through spouse. Qisha: Both husband and wife suffer losses. With Four Malefics: early marriage brings heavy losses. Even in Temple dignity, it portends a second marriage.

Ziwei: In Temple dignity, wealth fills a thousand chests — ample and sufficient. Tianji: In Temple dignity, self-made wealth from nothing; with Fire and Bell Stars, many setbacks before age thirty. Wuqu: In Temple dignity, abundant wealth; in detriment, wealth dissipates without accumulating. Tianfu: In Temple dignity, wealthy with extensive property and broad estates. Qisha: In Temple dignity, abundant wealth through self-reliance; in detriment, toiling and laboring to seek wealth. Pojun: In Temple dignity, wealth fills a thousand chests; in detriment, unpredictable losses. With Four Malefics: earning amid leisure. With Four Malefics, Void-Robbery, punishment, and obstruction: sudden gains and sudden losses.