Supporting, Malefic and Minor Stars

Wen Chang (文昌)

Wen Chang: examinations, documents, orthodox learning and the written hand.

Brightness (廟旺利陷): 子Earned 丑Temple 寅Fallen 卯Favourable 辰Earned 巳Temple 午Fallen 未Favourable 申Earned 酉Temple 戌Fallen 亥Favourable

Wen Qu (文曲)

Wen Qu: talent and eloquence, the nimbler and more artistic kind of showing.

Brightness (廟旺利陷): 子Earned 丑Temple 寅Neutral 卯Prosperous 辰Earned 巳Temple 午Fallen 未Prosperous 申Earned 酉Temple 戌Fallen 亥Prosperous

Zuo Fu (左輔)

Zuo Fu: a helping star — peer benefactors and substantive assistance.

You Bi (右弼)

You Bi: a helping star of the same nature as Zuo Fu, aiding from behind the scenes.

Tian Kui (天魁)

Tian Kui: the noble helper in plain sight, usually an older man.

Tian Yue (天鉞)

Tian Yue: the helper working out of view, often of the opposite sex.

Lu Cun (祿存)

Lu Cun: income and material sufficiency. Its palace gains a financial air, though the star itself is cautious and somewhat solitary.

Tian Ma (天馬)

Tian Ma: movement and travel. With Lu Cun it forms "wealth and horse in tandem" — money made through motion.

Qing Yang (擎羊)

Qing Yang: injury and friction — conflict, haste, physical harm, but also nerve.

Brightness (廟旺利陷): 子Fallen 丑Temple 卯Fallen 辰Temple 午Fallen 未Temple 酉Fallen 戌Temple

Tuo Luo (陀羅)

Tuo Luo: delay — entanglement in disputes and matters that drag and repeat.

Brightness (廟旺利陷): 丑Temple 寅Fallen 辰Temple 巳Fallen 未Temple 申Fallen 戌Temple 亥Fallen

Huo Xing (火星)

Huo Xing: the sudden and the hot-tempered, arriving fast and leaving fast; with Tan Lang it turns to sudden gain.

Brightness (廟旺利陷): 子Fallen 丑Earned 寅Temple 卯Favourable 辰Fallen 巳Earned 午Temple 未Favourable 申Fallen 酉Earned 戌Temple 亥Favourable

Ling Xing (鈴星)

Ling Xing: a quieter vexation, grinding and long-drawn.

Brightness (廟旺利陷): 子Fallen 丑Earned 寅Temple 卯Favourable 辰Fallen 巳Earned 午Temple 未Favourable 申Fallen 酉Earned 戌Temple 亥Favourable

Di Kong (地空)

Di Kong: emptiness and unworldly thinking. Money scatters; better spent on the life of the mind.

Di Jie (地劫)

Di Jie: seizure and loss — plans readily go awry.

Tian Xing (天刑)

Tian Xing: discipline and the law — suits medicine, law, military and police; also signifies solitariness.

Tian Yao (天姚)

Tian Yao: charm and popularity; sociable, and inclined to romantic entanglement.

Hong Luan (紅鸞)

Hong Luan: marriage, celebration and romantic opportunity.

Tian Xi (天喜)

Tian Xi: opposite Hong Luan, signifying happy occasions and goodwill.

Tian Guan (天官)

Tian Guan: honour and rank; favours promotion, exams and public office.

Tian Fu (福) (天福)

Tian Fu (福): blessings and enjoyment; comfortable living, helpful people and good food.

San Tai (三台)

San Tai: paired with Ba Zuo; status and presence, favouring promotion and reputation.

Ba Zuo (八座)

Ba Zuo: paired with San Tai; standing and position, acting with authority.

En Guang (恩光)

En Guang: paired with Tian Gui; being promoted by others, honours and recognition.

Tian Gui (天貴)

Tian Gui: paired with En Guang; help from patrons and the respect of others.

Tai Fu (台輔)

Tai Fu: paired with Feng Gao; support and position, favouring public service and management.

Feng Gao (封誥)

Feng Gao: honours, awards and credentials; traditionally being granted titles.

Long Chi (龍池)

Long Chi: paired with Feng Ge; talent and taste, favouring art, design and craft.

Feng Ge (鳳閣)

Feng Ge: paired with Long Chi; bearing and aesthetics, minding appearance and name.

Tian Cai (天才)

Tian Cai: intelligence and quick learning; the palace it sits in is an area of natural talent.

Tian Shou (天壽)

Tian Shou: steadiness and endurance; traditionally longevity and ties with elders.

Tian Wu (天巫)

Tian Wu: religion, metaphysics and intuition; also inheritance and chances of promotion.

Tian Yue (月) (天月)

Tian Yue (月): traditionally ailments and frailty; a reminder to keep healthy routines, not a diagnosis.

Jie Shen (解神)

Jie Shen: dissolving trouble and easing disputes; difficulties tend to resolve.

Yin Sha (陰煞)

Yin Sha: hidden obstacles and petty people; act carefully and stay out of gossip.

Gu Chen (孤辰)

Gu Chen: paired with Gua Su; loneliness and independence; reach out to people deliberately.

Gua Su (寡宿)

Gua Su: paired with Gu Chen; coolness and solitude, finding it harder to express feelings.

Tian Ku (天哭)

Tian Ku: worry and sorrow; emotionally sensitive, needing outlets.

Tian Xu (天虛)

Tian Xu: emptiness and daydreams; stay practical and finish what you start.

Hua Gai (華蓋)

Hua Gai: aloofness and artistry; drawn to religion, philosophy and art, with a lofty side.

Xian Chi (咸池)

Xian Chi: a romance star; charm and love, also pleasure and socialising.