Favourable star configurations (1)

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極向離明格 jí xiàng lí míng gé

Prerequisite: Zi Wei in Ming in Wu.

Note: Zi Wei betokens 北極 běijí = the North Pole, the Arctic Pole, the north magnetic pole. [Also see 紫微垣.] The Wu palace is associated with the trigram Li 離. Therefore, Zi Wei in Ming in Wu is called 極向離明. This star configuration means ennoblement [貴 guì].



君臣慶會格 jūn chén qìng huì gé

Prerequisite: Zi Wei in Ming and by san fang si zheng Zuo Fu and/or You Bi; or Zuo Fu and You Bi sandwiching Zi Wei in Ming.

Note: Zi Wei is the emperor. Zuo Fu, You Bi, Tian Kui, Tian Yue, Wen Chang and Wen Qu are officials in the court. Therefore, this star configuration is called 君臣慶會. And it gives the means to ennoblement [貴 guì]. The person does moreover come across assistance and support.



紫府同宮格 zǐ fǔ tóng gōng gé

Prerequisite: Zi Wei and Tian Fu in Ming in Yin or Shen.

Note: When the two emperor stars are in the same palace, there is much emphasis on the demeanour of grandeur and riches and honour. However, Zi Wei signifies being energetic and proactive and forging ahead; to be eager to make progress. Tian Fu represents being steady and conservative and guarded. Zi Wei and Tian Fu are of different paces. Therefore, the native is unable to be firm and resolute what with strategic decisions and determining policy. There are... [?].



紫府朝垣格 zǐ fǔ cháo yuán gé

Prerequisite: Zi Wei and Tian Fu san fang si zheng Ming.

Note: This star configuration generates ennoblement [貴 guì]. But, the individual can also become rich and wealthy.



巨機同宮格 jú jī tóng gōng gé

Prerequisite: Tian Ji and Ju Men in Ming in Mao or You, and without Hua Ji in Ming.

Note: The person ought to beware complications re feelings and emotions. This configuration is not good for romance, love, wedding and marriage. It is important to be unusually careful.



善蔭朝綱格 shàn yìn cháo gāng gé

Prerequisite: Tian Ji and Tian Liang in Ming in Chen or Xu.

Note: This configuration is also called 機梁善談兵. The native has the ability to plan, engineer, mastermind and analyse behind the scenes. The individual is of ingenuity and clever thoughts. He or she is also good at eloquence.



機月同梁格 jī yuè tóng liáng gé

Prerequisite: Tian Ji, Tai Yin, Tian Tong and Tian Liang by san fang si zheng.

Note: This configuration puts forth a minor government official or functionary. The individual is suited to settling down and getting on with his or her pursuit at some official institution or state bureau; yamen, government office in feudal China, local bureaucrat in ancient China.



日麗中天格 rì lì zhōng tiān gé

Prerequisite: Tai Yang in Ming in Wu.

Note: When Tai Yang is in Wu the radiance of the sun is the most magnificent and vigorous. When in Wu the sun is the most able to release energy. This configuration is also called 金燦光輝. The person is of the demeanour of grandeur and riches and honour.



日出扶桑格 rì chū fú sāng gé

Prerequisite: Tai Yang in Ming in Mao.

Note: Tai Yang in Mao signifies 旭日東昇 xùrìdōngshēng = the sun rising in the eastern sky - a display of youthful vigour and vitality. This configuration is also called 日照雷門. The native is of the demeanour of grandeur and riches and honour.



日月同宮格 rì yuè tóng gōng gé

Prerequisite: Tai Yang and Tai Yin in Ming in Chou or Wei.

Note: There is the case of 晉陞 jìnshēng = to rise in rank; to promote to a higher office.



日月並明格 rì yuè bìng míng gé

Prerequisite: Tai Yang in Si and Tai Yin in You, or Tai Yang in Chen and Tai Yin in Xu.

Note: When Tai Yang and Tai Yin are like this in the horoscope, their brilliant rays are thriving. Tai Yang stands for 丹墀, while Tai Yin represents 桂墀. Therefore, this configuration is also called 丹墀桂墀. In his or her early youth the individual can have dreams come true; to achieve one's ambition.



明珠出海格 míng zhū chū hǎi gé

Prerequisite: Ming in Wei without any of the major stars, and Tai Yang in Mao and Tai Yin in Hai.

Note: Tai Yang and Tai Yin are san he Ming. Taking an exam for an official position the person can expect to win top marks. There is the instance of 金榜題名 jīnbǎngtímíng = to enter into government or political offices and acquire fame and power; to being admitted after examinations; to succeed in government examinations. The native can have development and growth in political and government circles. He or she may have a meteoric rise; to make rapid advances in one's career.



巨日同宮格 jù rì tóng gōng gé

Prerequisite: Tai Yang and Ju Men in Ming in Yin or Shen.

Note: This configuration implies ennoblement [貴 guì]. The individual... [?]. If becoming engaged in politics and officialdom/bureaucracy, the person can make a rapid advance in his or her career; to have a meteoric rise. Possibly in society the native becomes a public figure/celebrity. This configuration is also called 官封三代.



陽梁昌祿格 yáng liáng chāng lù gé

Prerequisite: Tai Yang, Tian Liang, Wen Chang and Lu Cun by san fang si zheng.

Note: This configuration is good for taking part in a state exam.



貪武同行格 tān wǔ tóng háng/xíng gé

Prerequisite: Wu Qu and Tan Lang in Ming in Chou or Wei.

Note: There is the occurrence of 大器晚成 dàqìwǎngchéng = a great talent matures slowly; it takes a long time to make a big pot; Rome wasn't built in a day; great minds mature slowly. When young the individual has rather unfavourable fortune. Turning 30 gradually the person happens upon increase and progress.



將星得地格 jiàng xīng dé dì gé

Prerequisite: Wu Qu in Ming in Chen or Xu.

Note: There is the instance of 大器晚成 dàqìwǎngchéng = Rome wasn't built in a day; great minds mature slowly; it takes a long time to make a big pot; a great talent matures slowly. When young the native has fairly unfavourable fortune. Turning 30 gradually he or she comes across progress and increase.



財祿夾馬格 cái lù jiā mǎ gé

Prerequisite: Tian Ma in Ming and being sandwiched by Wu Qu and Hua Lu, or Wu Qu and Lu Cun.

Note: The individual is good at taking risks and chances; to venture on, to risk danger, to tempt one's fate, to adventure. And being opportunistic; to gamble, to speculate in a risky adventure. The person seeks wealth and riches in danger and through what's hazardous. This configuration stands for wealth, but not so ennoblement.



廉貞文武格 lián zhēn wén wǔ gé

Prerequisite: Lian Zhen in Ming and Wu Qu in Career, and by san fang si zheng either Wen Chang and/or Wen Qu.

Note: The individual can obtain merits and achievements. And fame and prestige; a good reputation, renown, stature, popularity.



財蔭夾印格 cái yìn jiā yìn gé

Prerequisite: Tian Xiang sandwiched by Tian Liang and Hua Lu.

Note: The person gets help and assistance from the older generation. He or she acquires wealth and riches. Or position and status in society.



雄宿朝垣格 xióng xiù cháo yuán gé

Prerequisite: Lian Zhen in Ming in Shen or Yin.

Note: The native is of abilities and is capable. He or she can take on an important position; a key post/job.



府相朝垣格 fu xiāng/xiàng cháo yuán gé

Prerequisite: Tian Fu and Tian Xiang san fang si zheng Ming.

Note: The individual does not have to worry about clothes and food. If the person tends toward official/governmental stuff or becomes a manager, chief, supervisor, director, he or she meets with good chances and opportunities.



月朗天門格 yuè lǎng tiān mén gé

Prerequisite: Tai Yin in Ming in Hai.

Note: This configuration is also called 月落亥宮. Tai Yin is a wealth star, thus Tai Yin in Hai is even more good for obtaining money and riches. The native... [?].



月生滄海格 yuè shēng hǎi gé

Prerequisite: Tai Yin and Tian Tong in Ming in Zi.

Note: In bearing and mien the individual is delicate and pretty. And elegant and refined. The person has scholarly knowledge; learning, academic attainments. Entering society the native can have fame and fortune.



火鈴貪格 huǒ líng tān gé

Prerequisite: Tan Lang in Ming meeting both Huo Xing and Ling Xing in Ming or by san fang si zheng.

Note: The individual happens upon sudden and unexpected development, growth and prosperity. He or she can get a windfall, easy money, jackpot, money from heaven.



火貪格 huǒ tān gé

Prerequisite: Tan Lang in Ming meeting Huo Xing in Ming or by san fang si zheng.

Note: The person comes across unexpected and sudden growth, development and prosperity. The native could get hold of easy money, a windfall, money from heaven, a jackpot.



鈴貪格 líng tān gé

Prerequisite: Tan Lang in Ming meeting Ling Xing in Ming or by san fang.

Note: The individual meets with sudden and unexpected prosperity, growth, development. The person may acquire money from heaven, a jackpot, windfall, easy money.


In order of strength: 火鈴貪格 > 火貪格 > 鈴貪格.

Favourable star configurations (2)

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石中隱玉格 dàn/shí zhōng/zhòng yǐn/yìn yù gé

Prerequisite: Ju Men in Ming in Zi or Wu.

Note: The person is of ability and talent. However, the native's life will first be hard and bitter, afterwards sweet and fortunate. No matter what the industry or business the individual chooses to go for, the early years are exhausting and toilsome. During his or her later years the person meets with development and prosperity.



祿馬配印 lù mǎ pèi yìn

Prerequisite: Lu Cun, Tian Ma and Tian Xiang in Ming. Or Hua Lu, Tian Ma and Tian Xiang in Ming.

Note: The native rushes about and toils and is constantly on the move and invites/attracts wealth.



祿馬交馳格 lù mǎ jiāo chí gé

Prerequisite: Lu Cun and Tian Ma in Ming or seeing Ming by san fang si zheng. Or Hua Lu and Tian Ma.

Note: The individual is constantly on the move and toils and rushes about and invites/attracts wealth.



壽星入廟格 shòu xīng rù miào gé

Prerequisite: Tian Liang in Ming in Wu.

Note: The person has longevity and old age. He or she... [?].



七殺朝斗格 qī shā cháo dòu gé

Prerequisite: Qi Sha in Ming in Zi, Wu, Yin or Shen.

Note: This configuration means ennoblement [貴 guì]. Still, the native can also become rich. But, the individual takes to might and power. There is the instance of 殺氣 shāqì = an aura of death, a murderous look, to vent one's anger. And 凜凜 lǐnlǐn = stern, severe, awe-inspiring; freezing, cold. The person is greatly aggressive. The native reaches his or her goals by fair means or foul; by hook or by crook; to resort to every expedient; unscrupulously. Possibly... [?].



英星入廟格 yīng xīng rù miào gé

Prerequisite: Po Jun in Ming in Zi or Wu.

Note: The individual has leadership abilities. He or she is fond of taking risk and chances. And... [?]. The person is of the vigour and drive to initiate stuff and start and found things.



文桂文華格 wén guì wén huà gé

Prerequisite: Wen Chang and Wen Qu together in Ming in Chou or Wei.

Note: The native is clever, bright, intelligent and smart, and of numerous skills and talents.



文星拱命格 wén xīng gǒng mìng gé

Prerequisite: Both Wen Chang and Wen Qu san fang si zheng.

Note: The individual is bright, smart, intelligent and clever, and of numerous talents and skills.



紫府夾命格 zǐ fǔ jiā mìng gé

Prerequisite: Ming in Yin or Shen and Zi Wei and Tian Fu sandwiching Ming.

Note: The person is of the demeanour of grandeur and riches and honour. These two stars on either side of Ming are good for getting renown and rank in society.



日月夾命格 rì yuè jiā mìng gé

Prerequisite: Ming in Chou or Wei and Tai Yang and Tai Yin sandwiching Ming.

Note: The native has money luck; fortune in making money; luck of wealth. This configuration is beneficial for development and growth in one's career and profession.



左右夾命格 zuǒ yòu jiā mìng gé

Prerequisite: Ming in Chou or Wei and Zuo Fu and You Bi sandwiching Ming.

Note: The individual acquires help and assistance from guiren.



昌曲夾命格 chāng qǔ jiā mìng gé

Prerequisite: Ming in Chou or Wei and Wen Chang and Wen Qu on either side of Ming.

Note: This configuration is good for developments in science, learning, academia. It is also called 文星暗拱.



左右同宮格 zuǒ yòu tóng gōng gé

Prerequisite: Zuo Fu and You Bi in Ming in Chou or Wei.

Note: There is help, support and assistance.



輔拱文星格 fǔ gǒng wén xīng gé

Prerequisite: Wen Chang and Wen Qu in Ming and both Zuo Fu and You Bi san fang si zheng Ming or sandwiching Ming.

Note: There is the manifestation of 才思敏捷 cáisīmǐnjié = to have a facile imagination. And 獨當一面 dúdāngyímiàn = to be able to take charge of a department on one's own; able to undertake a task alone.



雙祿交流格 shāng jiāo liú gé

Prerequisite: Both Lu Cun and Hua Lu by san fang si zheng.

Note: There are financial resources; sources of money. In his or her career and undertakings the person has a chance of becoming rich and wealthy. This configuration is also called 祿合鴛鴦.



三奇嘉會格 sān jī/qí jiā huì gé

Prerequisite: Hua Lu, Hua Quan and Hu Ke [all three of them] by san fang si zheng.

Note: This configuration is named 三奇.



權祿巡逢格 quán lù xún féng gé

Prerequisite: Both Hua Lu and Hua Quan by san fang si zheng

Note: This configuration is good for career and undertakings and profession. Engaging in business there are steady and stable developments and expansions.



科權祿夾格 kē quán lù jiā gé

Prerequisite: Ming sandwiched by two of the three auspicious hua stars [i.e. Lu, Quan, Ke].

Note: The native can have unexpected good luck and support and help from guiren.



甲第登科格 jiǎ dì dēng kē gé

Prerequisite: Hua Ke in Ming and Hua Quan by san fang si zheng.

Note: The individual is intelligent, clever, bright and smart. The person is of academic qualifications; to have an educational background. Entering society there is the instance of 飛黃騰達 fēihuángténgdá = to make a rapid advance in one's career; to have a meteoric rise.



科名會祿格 kē míng huì lù gé

Prerequisite: Hua Ke in Ming and Hua Lu by san fang si zheng.

Note: The native is of outstanding literary or artistic talent; brilliance of mind. Entering society the individual has growth and development. He or she is capable of being promoted; to ascend.



坐貴向貴格 zuò guì xiàng guì gé

Prerequisite: Tian Kui in Ming and seeing Tian Yue, or Tian Yue in Ming seeing Tian Kui.

Note: The person is of learning and knowledge; academic attainments. There is help and support from guiren.



天乙拱命格 tiān yǐ gǒng mìng gé

Prerequisite: Both Tian Kui and Tian Yue by san fang si zheng

Note: The native is of knowledge and learning; academic attainments. There is support and help from guiren.



火羊格 huǒ yáng gé

Prerequisite: Of the four sha stars only Huo Xing and Qing Yang by san fang si zheng.

Note: Huo Xing is Fire and Qing Yang is Metal. When Fire and Metal interact, Fire refines and smelts Metal. Lucky: 鍛鍊 duànliàn = to temper, toughen, to engage in physical exercise, to work out. Inauspicious: 熬煎 áojiān = suffering, torture, torment.



鈴陀格 líng tuó gé

Prerequisite: Of the four sha stars only Ling Xing and Tuo Luo by san fang si zheng.

Note: Ling Xing is Fire, while Tuo Luo is Metal. When Fire and Metal interact, Fire smelts and refines Metal. Lucky: 磨煉 móliàn = to make hard, strong; to strengthen; steel. Ominous: 熬煎 áojiān = torment, torture, suffering.



擎羊入廟格 qíng yáng rù miào gé

Prerequisite: Qing Yang in Ming in Chou, Chen, Wei or Xu.

Note: Qing Yang stands for 刑傷 xíngshāng = to kill and injure. When Qing Yang is in one of the four Earth palaces, it is somewhat restrained and controlled; less ominous and terrible. Qing Yang betokens might, power and acuteness. The individual is suited to a position in the military or police force. This configuration implies military ennoblement.

Inauspicious star configurations

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馬頭帶劍格 mǎ tóu dài jiàn gé

Prerequisite: Qing Yang in Ming in Wu.

Note: Qing Yang is associated with Metal. The Wu palace is Fire. When Qing Yang enters Wu, Fire smelts and refines Metal. Going for a military position or diplomacy, ... [?]. With this configuration there is the instance of 離鄉背井 líxiāngbèijǐng = to depart one's hometown and relatives. The individual leaves for another place and has development and growth. The native encounters much hardship and has to be busy rushing and running about; to be constantly on the move. There are great ups and downs what with success or failure.



極居卯酉格 jí jū mǎo yǒu gé

Prerequisite: Zi Wei and Tan Lang in Ming in Mao or You.

Note: This configuration engenders unfavourable and disadvantageous stuff what with feelings, emotions, affections, wedding and marriage.



巨機化酉格 jù jī huà yǒu gé

Prerequisite: Tian Ji and Ju Men in Ming in You, and Hua Ji also in Ming.

Note: The person has to rush about and be constantly on the move. He or she drifts and roves; to lead a wandering existence. This configuration is not beneficial for feelings, affections, career and profession.



日月反背格 rì yuè fǎn bēi gé

Prerequisite: Tai Yang in Ming in Xu and Tai Yin opposite in Chen. Or Tai Yin in Ming in Chen and Tai Yang opposite in Xu.

Note: When Tai Yang is in Xu and Tai Yin is in Chen, the sun and moon aren't bright and beaming. The individual's life/fate is toilsome. He or she has to work hard. Asking for help is inferior to toiling on one's own. The native is unable to stay idle and be unoccupied, lacking leisure and free time. He or she isn't able to live in ease and comfort.



梁馬飄蕩格 liáng mǎ piāo dàng gé

Prerequisite: Tian Liang and Tian Ma in Ming in Si, Hai, Yin or Shen.

Note: Tian Ma only goes in one of the four corner palaces. This configuration denotes toil and labour, yet no harvest and gain. And... [?]; it brings about disadvantageous and unfavourable stuff re affections, feelings, wedding and marriage.



貞殺同宮格 zhēn shā tóng gōng gé

Prerequisite: Lian Zhen and Qi Sha in Ming in Chou or Wei.

Note: The person ought to take note of issues and problems related to the law and statutes.



刑囚印格 xíng qiú yìn gé

Prerequisite: Lian Zhen, Tian Xiang and Qing Yang in Ming in Zi or Wu.

Note: Lian Zhen stands for 囚 qiú = imprison; prisoner. Tian Xiang represents 印 yìn = a seal, print, stamp; to engrave. Qing Yang effectuates 刑 xíng = punishment, sentence; torture, corporal punishment. The individual should beware lawsuits and issues to do with the law.



巨逢四煞格 jù féng sì shà gé

Prerequisite: Ju Men in Ming, and Qing Yang, Tuo Luo, Huo Xing and Ling Xing by san fang si zheng.

Note: The native ought to guard against accidents, mishaps, and unexpected disaster and calamity. Or... [?].



命無正曜格 mìng wú zhèng yào gé

Prerequisite: Ming without any of the 14 major stars.

Note: The odds that the Ming palace is without any of the 14 major stars are one sixth. It is not that rare an occurrence. Should Ming be without major stars the person's distinguishing characteristics aren't clear and obvious. The individual does not advance in a specific direction.



命裡逢空格 mìng lǐ féng kòng gé

Prerequisite: Di Jie and/or Di Kong in Ming.

Note: Psychologically the native encounters loneliness; alone, isolated, in solitude. And it is difficult holding on to money.



空劫夾命格 kòng jié jiā mìng gé

Prerequisite: Di Kong and Di Jie sandwiching Ming.

Note: Psychologically the person meets with loneliness; isolated, in solitude, alone. It is furthermore hard holding on to money.



文星遇夾格 wén xīng yù jiā gé

Prerequisite: Wen Chang or Wen Qu in Ming, and Di Kong, Di Jie, Huo Xing, Ling Xing, Qing Yang, Tuo Luo sandwiching Ming.

Note: There is the occurrence of 懷才不遇 huáicáibúyù = to be unrecognised for all one's talents; have talent but no opportunity to use it.



羊陀夾忌格 yáng tuó jiā jì gé

Prerequisite: Hua Ji in Ming and being sandwiched by Qing Yang and Tuo Luo.

Note: When Lu Cun is in the Ming palace, necessarily Qing Yang and Tuo Luo are pressing from either side. If Hua Ji is also in Ming, the vicious, ominous and inauspicious stuff of Qing Yang and Tuo Luo is able to fully come forth. Although Lu Cun is in Ming, the situation is not good.



羊陀夾命格 yáng tuó jiā mìng gé

Prerequisite: Qing Yang and Tuo Luo sandwiching Ming.

Note: Qing Yang and Tuo Luo are always on either side of Lu Cun. Should Lu Cun be alone in Ming the individual is a miser and scrooge. And... [?].



火鈴夾命格 huǒ líng jiā mìng gé

Prerequisite: Huo Xing and Ling Xing on either side of Ming.

Note: If Tan Lang is in Ming being sandwiched by Huo Xing and Ling Xing, then that is something else than this configuration. When Huo Xing and Ling Xing are on either side of the Ming palace, the native is very much so potentially rebellious. He or she is bold in action and conduct. But, the person ought to guard against periods of being impulsive; to explode, to lose one's head. Together with others there are conflicts and collisions of interests. Disaster and calamity is stirred up.



刑忌夾印格 xíng jì jiā yìn gé

Prerequisite: Tian Xiang sandwiched by Tian Liang and Hua Ji, or Qing Yang and Hua Ji.

Note: Tian Liang can enable 刑 xíng = punishment, torture, sentence, corporal punishment. Hua Ji and Tian Liang on either side of Tian Xiang is called 刑忌夾印. Qing Yang engenders 刑 xíng = corporal punishment, torture; sentence, punishment. Hua Ji and Qing Yang on either side of Tian Xiang is also called 刑忌夾印. With this configuration the individual should beware punishment, injury; harm, evil, calamity; defeat, ruin, destruction; disaster and distress.



馬落空亡 ma lào/luò kōng/kòng wáng

Prerequisite: Tian Ma meeting Di Jie or Di Kong in the same palace or by san fang si zheng.

Note: The native rushes about and is constantly on the move. Still, in vain the person... [?].



兩重華蓋 liǎng chóng/zhòng huá gài

Prerequisite: Both Lu Cun and Hua Lu in Ming and meeting Di Jie and/or Di Kong in Ming.

Note: When the two Lu stars are in Ming, it is called 雙祿交流. If Di Kong and/or Di Jie are also in Ming, the Lu stars encounter trouble, and it is named 兩重華蓋. Hua Gai 華蓋 signifies a predestined affinity with religion. Should the individual take to religion, he or she can enjoy good fortune and luck. But, since the two Lu stars are afflicted, it is rather difficult accumulating wealth and money.



祿逢衝破 lù féng chōng pò

Prerequisite: Lu Cun or Hua Lu in Ming and by san fang si zheng Di Jie and/or Di Kong.

Note: It... [?]. The native ought to tend toward 居安思危 jū'ānsīwēi = to be vigilant in peace time; to think of danger in times of peace.



泛水桃花 fàn shuǐ táo huā

Prerequisite: Tan Lang in Ming in Zi. Or Lian Zhen, Tan Lang and Tuo Luo in Ming in Hai.

Note: Regardless of whether the horoscope belongs to that of a man or a woman, there is emphasis on 風流 fēngliú = amorous, romantic, licentious, dissolute; refined, tasteful, elegant; unrestrained in spirit and behaviour. There are... [?].



風流綵杖 fēng liú cǎi zhàng

Prerequisite: Tan Lang and Tuo Luo In Ming in Yin.

Note: The person is fond of gambling and drinking. The individual ought to guard against spending too much time loitering in a red-light district.