Favourable star configurations (1)

Translated from here.


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.