Eastern
Zi Wei Dou Shu
Purple Star Astrology
12 palaces, 100+ stars
Zi Wei Dou Shu is the most detailed Chinese astrology system, using 12 palaces and 100+ major and minor stars. Each palace governs a domain of life.
History
- Traditionally attributed to Chen Tuan (Chen Xiyi) during the Song dynasty.
- Evolved over centuries into the Northern and Southern schools with different chart-casting rules.
- Particularly popular in Taiwan and Hong Kong for detailed life analysis.
Core components
12 Palaces
Self, Parents, Fortune, Property, Career, Friends, Travel, Health, Wealth, Children, Spouse, Siblings.
14 main stars
Zi Wei, Tian Ji, Tai Yang, Wu Qu, Tian Tong, Lian Zhen, Tian Fu, Tai Yin, Tan Lang, Ju Men, Tian Xiang, Tian Liang, Qi Sha, Po Jun.
Auxiliary stars
Dozens of minor stars: Zuo Fu, You Bi, Wen Chang, Wen Qu, the Four Transformations (Hua Lu, Hua Quan, Hua Ke, Hua Ji)...
10-year fortunes
Starting at age 6 or 7 depending on gender.
What you'll learn
- Detailed destiny by palace: family, career, wealth, love...
- Major life turning points and the years they occur.
- Relationships with parents, siblings, spouse, children.
- Particularly strong for predicting specific yearly events.
Who it's for
For those who want deep, granular analysis of life phases. Especially useful for long-term career and relationships.
Limitations
Far more complex than Four Pillars; expert interpretation is required. Celestia's AI covers basic-to-intermediate readings.