The Nine Stars: One White to Nine Purple
One White · Tan Lang (Greedy Wolf)
Element: Water · Auspicious
Popularity, romance and promotion; also wisdom and new beginnings. The direction it visits traditionally favours networking, job seeking and relationships.
Keep it bright and tidy; a good space for meeting and talking with people.
Two Black · Ju Men (Illness Star)
Element: Earth · Inauspicious
Traditionally the "illness star": wear on health and stamina, with older family members, especially women, needing more care.
Traditionally kept quiet: avoid major digging or renovation there, and look after rest and health.
Three Jade · Lu Cun (Quarrel Star)
Element: Wood · Inauspicious
Arguments, disputes and legal trouble; also impatience and conflict.
Traditionally kept free of noisy appliances and arguments; favour talking things through over pride.
Four Green · Wen Qu (Literary Star)
Element: Wood · Auspicious
Study, exams and scholarship; also writing, research and creative work.
A good spot for a study or desk, favouring reading, exams and focused work.
Five Yellow · Lian Zhen (Five Yellow)
Element: Earth · Inauspicious
The most inauspicious of the nine, traditionally called the Five Yellow: accidents, illness and setbacks. The direction to watch most each year.
Traditionally no digging, renovation or major moving of furniture there; keep it quiet and stable.
Six White · Wu Qu (Military Star)
Element: Metal · Auspicious
Authority, helpful patrons and windfall wealth; favours promotion and decisiveness at work.
A good place for work-related things; keep it orderly to support confidence and drive.
Seven Red · Po Jun (Breaker Star)
Element: Metal · Inauspicious
Loss of money, gossip and petty people; also theft and accidental loss. A waning star in Period 9.
Traditionally mind the security of doors and windows there, keep valuables elsewhere, and be cautious with money.
Eight White · Zuo Fu (Assistant Star)
Element: Earth · Auspicious
Steady wealth, property and reliable income; also the building of family assets. Still a growing star in Period 9.
A good place for things tied to finances and the household; keep it tidy and stable.
Nine Purple · You Bi (Celebration Star)
Element: Fire · Auspicious
Celebrations, marriage, fame and popularity. In Period 9 (2024–2043) it is the timely star and at its strongest.
A good space for family gatherings or anything that needs liveliness; keep it bright and warm.
This is fixed text compiled from general convention, not a reading of any individual and not a prediction. For important decisions, please consult qualified professionals.