🌟 Minor Stars Complete Catalog
Comprehensive Reference for the 108+ Za Yao (雜曜)
The Utility of Minor Stars
While the 14 Major Stars and 6 Lucky/Harmful Stars establish the core structure of a life, the Minor Stars (雜曜 Za Yao) provide the "fine details." They are especially critical during Flow Year (流年) and Decade (大限) analysis to pinpoint specific events like legal troubles, romance timing, or health vulnerabilities.
Chang Sheng 12 Stages (长生十二神)
Nobleman & Helper Stars (貴人星)
Tian Kui (天魁)
Grade AHeavenly Nobleman / Yang Noble
Nature: Direct, visible assistance. Represents male mentors and formal opportunities.
Calculation: Based on Year Stem. Always pairs with Tian Yue.
Tian Yue (天鉞)
Grade AEarthly Nobleman / Yin Noble
Nature: Indirect, hidden assistance. Represents female mentors and timely coincidences.
Calculation: Based on Year Stem. The "behind-the-scenes" helper.
The 12 Doctor Stars (博士十二神)
Always follows Lu Cun (祿存) clockwise. Critical for Flow Year (流年) charts.
These 12 stars cycle through the 12 palaces each year following the position of Lu Cun. They act as an annual overlay modulating the palace's baseline energy — especially visible in Decade (大限) and Flow Year (流年) analysis. Bo Shi is the "Heavenly Physician" of the group; the cycle ranges from auspicious scholarly and joyful stars to inauspicious illness, depletion, and litigation stars.
| # | Star | Element / Nature | Domain Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bo Shi (博士) Cleverness · 水 | Auspicious · Water | Destiny/Body: Clever, kind, helpful; social and professional success through intelligence. Wealth: Status and career advancement via competence; good social standing. Health: Generally protected from accidents and disease; long-term treatments may be required if ill. Combinations: Bo Shi + Hua Ke = virtuous intellectual. Bo Shi + Tai Yin/Tai Yang/Wen Qu/Wen Chang = examination success. Bo Shi + Tian Yao = excellent physician indicator. |
| 2 | Li Shi (力士) Power Monger · 火 | Auspicious · Fire | Destiny/Body: Commanding presence; physical strength, executive authority, and forceful personality. Wealth: Success through authority-based roles; military, law enforcement, management. Health: Strong constitution. Watch for overexertion, hot-temper injuries, and cardiovascular strain. |
| 3 | Qing Long (青龍) Green Dragon · 木 | Great Joy · Wood | Destiny/Body: Joyous events, promotions, recognition, and new beginnings arrive. Wealth: Financial expansion, particularly through career advancement and official recognition. Health: Vibrant health year. Celebratory events (marriage, childbirth) in this palace are supported. |
| 4 | Xiao Hao (小耗) Waste · 金 | Inauspicious · Metal | Destiny/Body: Minor disruptions, wasteful spending, and petty frustrations accumulate. Wealth: Small but persistent financial leakage; guard against impulse purchases and petty theft. Health: Minor ailments, short-lived illnesses. Not a major health risk but energy may feel depleted. |
| 5 | Jiang Jun (將軍) Pompousness · 木 | Mixed · Wood | Destiny/Body: Courageous, assertive, and potentially pompous. Battles are won but at a cost to relationships. Wealth: Suitable for competitive business, military contracts, and leadership roles. Health: Strong vitality but prone to accidents from overconfidence or recklessness. |
| 6 | Zou Shu (奏書) Scholarly · 金 | Auspicious · Metal | Destiny/Body: Official documents, academic records, and formal communications go well. Scholarly recognition. Wealth: Income from intellectual work, contracts, and government-related dealings. Health: Neutral; good for seeking medical documentation, second opinions, or diagnoses during this cycle. |
| 7 | Fei Lian (飛廉) Slander · 火 | Inauspicious · Fire | Destiny/Body: Isolation, slander, and being "out of the loop." Rumors spread; relationships feel strained. Wealth: Financial damage from bad reputation or being excluded from opportunities; avoid risky partnerships. Health: Stress-induced ailments; fire-element illnesses (inflammation, fever). Social strain impacts well-being. |
| 8 | Xi Shen (喜神) Jubilation · 水 | Auspicious · Water | Destiny/Body: Celebrations, happy events, and social harmony. Events that were delayed finally arrive. Wealth: Income from social connections, networking, and celebratory contexts (events, hospitality). Health: Emotionally and socially uplifted; good year to address long-standing emotional health matters. |
| 9 | Bing Fu (病符) Sickness · 水 | Inauspicious · Water | Destiny/Body: Low vitality, susceptibility to illness, and general physical vulnerability. Wealth: Medical expenses drain finances; investments may underperform due to low energy and poor decisions. Health: Key warning star for chronic illness activation, surgical risks, and hospital visits. Always check with Tian Ji and Tian Liang for health prognosis. |
| 10 | Da Hao (大耗) Exhaust · 火 | Very Inauspicious · Fire | Destiny/Body: Severe resource depletion — ancestral wealth, property, and life savings at risk. Wealth: Major financial loss, often tied to property, inheritance disputes, or catastrophic business failure. Health: Exhaustion and burnout at deep levels. Avoid major surgeries or elective procedures during this cycle. |
| 11 | Fu Bing (伏兵) Deception · 火 | Inauspicious · Fire | Destiny/Body: Hidden enemies and concealed dangers. Traps are set by people close to you. Wealth: Financial sabotage from trusted associates; fraud and hidden contractual risks. Health: Covert illnesses — conditions that are difficult to diagnose or that manifest suddenly. |
| 12 | Guan Fu (官府) Litigation · 金 | Inauspicious · Metal | Destiny/Body: Official conflicts, court cases, bureaucratic obstruction, and legal entanglements. Wealth: Financial losses from lawsuits, fines, or regulatory disputes. Avoid signing contracts or making major commitments. Health: Stress-related conditions from legal pressures; metal-element vulnerabilities (lungs, skin, large intestine). |
The 12 Longevity Stages (長生十二神)
Represents the energetic "phase" of each palace.
Chang Sheng (長生)
Stage: Birth / Growth
New beginnings, strong vitality, and optimistic growth.
Mu Yu (沐浴)
Stage: Bathing / Vulnerability
Peach blossom, temptation, instability, and early exposure.
Di Wang (帝旺)
Stage: Emperor Peak
Maximum power, peak potential, and natural authority.
Mu (墓)
Stage: Burial / Storage
Hidden potential, storage, introversion, or spiritual depth.
Jue (絕)
Stage: Extinction
Total collapse, crisis, or severance requiring total rebirth.
Sources
- Books: [META] Zi Wei Dou Shu , BoShiStars.tex + TwelveStages.tex + AuxiliaryAndAssistantStars.tex.
Peach Blossom & Romance Stars (桃花星)
Hong Luan (紅鸞)
Red Phoenix: Dignified romance, formal marriage, and attractive appearance. Always opposite Tian Xi.
Tian Xi (天喜)
Heavenly Joy: Celebrations, festivities, and optimism. Brings good news and social grace.
Tian Yao (天姚)
Enchantment: Sensual attraction, magnetic charm, and mysterious allure. Can indicate affairs.
Sickness & Disaster Stars (災病星)
Sang Men (喪門)
Mourning Door: Governs funeral-related disasters and mourning. Avoid visiting the sick when active.
Tian Ku (天哭)
Sky Crying: Emotional instability, anxiety, and sorrow. Causes a palace to become "dim."
The 12 General Stars (將前十二星)
Cyclic sequence based on the Year Branch. Influences the momentum and external environment of the year.
| # | Star | Nature | Primary Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiang Xing (將星) | Auspicious | Transforms misfortune; governs martial nobility and momentum. |
| 2 | Pan An (攀鞍) | Auspicious | Governs fame, merit, and success in examinations. |
| 3 | Sui Yi (歲驛) | Neutral | Governs migration, relocation, and long-distance travel. |
| 4 | Xi Shen (息神) | Inauspicious | Governs depression and a lack of spiritual vitality. |
| 5 | Hua Gai (華蓋) | Neutral | Solitary genius, artistic talent, and religious/spiritual affinity. |
| 6 | Jie Sha (劫煞) | Inauspicious | Governs theft and midway obstacles; work dissatisfaction. |
| 7 | Zai Sha (災煞) | Inauspicious | Governs external disasters and potential fraud. |
| 8 | Tian Sha (天煞) | Very Inauspicious | Ominous for husband/father; avoid in family palaces. |
| 9 | Zhi Bei (指背) | Inauspicious | Governs slander, backstabbing, and malicious gossip. |
| 10 | Xian Chi (咸池) | Romance | Sensual attraction, physical desire, and magnetic magnetism. |
| 11 | Yue Sha (月煞) | Very Inauspicious | Ominous for mother/wife; indicates feminine-related trouble. |
| 12 | Wang Shen (亡神) | Very Inauspicious | Governs depletion, defeat, and potential official/legal troubles. |
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