Reference Guide
Zi Wei Dou Shu
(Purple Star Astrology)
紫微斗數 · 12 Palaces · 14 Major Stars · Auxiliary Stars · Four Transformations · Brightness Levels
Dictionary
12 Palaces · 宫
| Term | English | Domain |
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| 命宫 (mìng gōng) | Life Palace | Core personality, innate nature, self |
| 兄弟宫 (xiōng dì gōng) | Siblings Palace | Siblings, close peers, mother's health |
| 夫妻宫 (fū qī gōng) | Spouse Palace | Marriage, romantic partners |
| 子女宫 (zǐ nǚ gōng) | Children Palace | Children, creativity, pleasure |
| 财帛宫 (cái bó gōng) | Wealth Palace | Income, money management |
| 疾厄宫 (jí è gōng) | Health Palace | Physical health, illness |
| 迁移宫 (qiān yí gōng) | Migration Palace | Travel, foreign environments |
| 交友宫 (jiāo yǒu gōng) | Friends Palace | Friends, colleagues, social circle |
| 官禄宫 (guān lù gōng) | Career Palace | Profession, public achievement |
| 田宅宫 (tián zhái gōng) | Property Palace | Home, real estate, roots |
| 福德宫 (fú dé gōng) | Fortune Palace | Inner happiness, karmic merit |
| 父母宫 (fù mǔ gōng) | Parents Palace | Parents, authority figures |
Life vs Body Palace命宫 = innate self, early life. 身宫 (Body Palace) = physical manifestation, later-life emphasis, overlays one of the 12 palaces.
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14 Major Stars · 主星
| Term | English | Core Trait |
|---|
| 紫微 (zǐ wēi) | Emperor | Leadership, authority, dignity |
| 天府 (tiān fǔ) | Repository | Stability, wealth preservation |
| 太阳 (tài yáng) | Sun | Radiance, public contribution |
| 太阴 (tài yīn) | Moon | Sensitivity, introspection |
| 武曲 (wǔ qǔ) | Military Tune | Discipline, financial ability |
| 天同 (tiān tóng) | Unity | Gentleness, harmony |
| 天梁 (tiān liáng) | Beam | Protection, wisdom |
| 巨门 (jù mén) | Giant Gate | Deep speech, investigation |
| 天机 (tiān jī) | Secret | Strategy, intellect |
| 天相 (tiān xiāng) | Minister | Service, diplomacy |
| 七杀 (qī shā) | Seven Killings | Decisiveness, intensity |
| 破军 (pò jūn) | Ruinous Army | Breakthrough, radical change |
| 贪狼 (tān láng) | Greedy Wolf | Desire, charisma |
| 廉贞 (lián zhēn) | Integrity | Principle, passion |
Key Auxiliary Stars · 辅星
文昌 (wén chāng)
Academic talent, writing
文曲 (wén qǔ)
Artistic expression, eloquence
左辅 (zuǒ fǔ)
Practical support from peers
右弼 (yòu bì)
Intuitive guidance, behind‑scenes help
天魁 (tiān kuí)
Sudden noble help, exam success
天钺 (tiān yuè)
Rescue in crisis, unexpected aid
天德 (tiān dé)
Blessing, protection
禄存 (lù cún)
Secure wealth, financial preservation
天马 (tiān mǎ)
Travel, movement, restlessness
擎羊 (qíng yáng)
Sharp conflict, sudden aggression
陀罗 (tuó luó)
Delay, entanglement
火星 (huǒ xīng)
Sudden anger, explosive energy
铃星 (líng xīng)
Simmering resentment, hidden fire
地空 (dì kōng)
Emptiness, unconventional thinking
地劫 (dì jié)
Sudden loss, karmic stripping
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Brightness Levels · 亮度
| Level | Power | Meaning |
|---|
| 庙 (miào) – Temple | ★★★★★ | Fullest, most positive expression |
| 旺 (wàng) – Prosperous | ★★★★☆ | Very strong, beneficial |
| 得 (dé) – Attained | ★★★☆☆ | Capable, functional |
| 平 (píng) – Average | ★★☆☆☆ | Neutral, goes either way |
| 陷 (xiàn) – Fallen | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Weakest, distorted expression |
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Structural Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|
| 命主 (mìng zhǔ) | Commander Star – from Life Palace's branch |
| 身主 (shēn zhǔ) | Body Master – from birth year's branch |
| 五行局 (wǔ xíng jú) | Five Elements Bureau – chart's elemental matrix |
| 大限 (dà xiàn) | Decade Cycle – camera moves to a different palace |
| 三方四正 (sān fāng sì zhèng) | Three Directions & Four Cardinals – linked palaces |
| 对宫 (duì gōng) | Opposite Palace – mirror, always influences |
| 夹宫 (jiā gōng) | Clamping Palaces – flanking influence |
| 借星 (jiè xīng) | Borrowed Stars – from opposite palace when empty |
How Zi Wei Dou Shu Works · 101
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Palaces = Where
Life domains, fixed rooms.
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Stars = Characters
Personality archetypes; brightness = confidence.
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Transformations = Spotlights
Annual/decadal charging of specific stars.
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Decade = Act Change
Each decade, a different palace becomes foreground.
SummaryPalaces = where. Stars = what kind of energy. Brightness = how well it expresses. Transformations = how it's charged now. Decade cycle = which room is active.
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