Major & Minor Stars
Zi Wei Dou Shu has 14 Major Stars and dozens of supporting stars. Understanding their groupings and traits is key to chart reading.
The 14 Major Stars
Major stars divide into two groups:
**Zi Wei Group (Northern Dipper)**:
- Zi Wei (Emperor): Authority, leadership
- Tian Ji (Strategist): Intelligence, adaptability
- Tai Yang (Sun): Enthusiasm, generosity
- Wu Qu (Finance): Execution, determination
- Tian Tong (Blessing): Gentleness, enjoyment
- Lian Zhen (Complexity): Multi-faceted, extreme
**Tian Fu Group (Southern Dipper)**:
- Tian Fu (Treasury): Stability, inclusiveness
- Tai Yin (Moon): Sensitivity, wealth
- Tan Lang (Desire): Versatility, romance
- Ju Men (Dark Gate): Eloquence, disputes
- Tian Xiang (Seal): Service, coordination
- Tian Liang (Shelter): Maturity, protection
- Qi Sha (General): Decisiveness, courage
- Po Jun (Vanguard): Destruction, reconstruction
Six Lucky Stars
Six Challenge Stars
Star-Palace Interactions
The same star behaves differently across palaces. For example:
- Tan Lang in Self Palace: Multi-talented, strong romantic appeal
- Tan Lang in Wealth Palace: Flexible earning methods, but watch for excess desire
- Tan Lang in Spouse Palace: Rich emotional life, guard against third parties