A Complete Guide to Zi Wei Dou Shu

Zi Wei Dou Shu is a distinctive form of traditional Chinese fortune-telling, hailed as "the greatest divination system under heaven." Its history stretches back to ancient times. Using a person's year, month, day, and hour of birth, it can determine a Zi Wei chart unique to them.

The chart consists of twelve palaces, each corresponding to a different aspect of life. The Life Palace reveals one's basic personality, the Spouse Palace sheds light on marriage, and the Wealth Palace concerns fluctuations in one's financial fortune. The system of stars in the chart is intricate and subtle. Each of the fourteen principal stars has its own characteristics: Zi Wei symbolizes nobility and authority, while Tian Ji represents agility and wisdom. There are also auspicious stars that offer support, malefic stars that bring obstacles, and other stars that interact and affect one another. The four transformation stars, Lu, Quan, Ke, and Ji, add further dynamic changes. Together, these elements offer a comprehensive picture of a person's character, career, romantic prospects, and financial fortune, providing a unique perspective and guidance for understanding one's destiny and planning one's life.