12 Palaces of Zi Wei Dou Shu

Each palace in a Zi Wei Dou Shu chart represents a different aspect of life. Understanding the meaning of each palace helps you interpret the chart more accurately.

Palace 1

Soul (Ming)

Destiny, personality, overall fortune

The Soul Palace is the most important palace in a Zi Wei Dou Shu chart, determining one's overall destiny, personality, and life path.

Innate personality and temperamentPhysical appearance and bearingAbilities and natural talents

Palace 2

Parents

Parents, superiors, guardians, elders

The Parents Palace reveals the relationship with parents, grandparents, superiors, and the ability to receive protection and support in life.

Relationship with biological parentsFamily bonds and traditionsAbility to inherit family assets

Palace 3

Blessings (Fu De)

Ancestral blessings, spirituality, enjoyment, longevity

The Blessings Palace reflects the fortune inherited from ancestors, spiritual life, religious beliefs, and capacity to enjoy life.

Ancestral blessings inheritedPast lives and karmaSpiritual and religious life

Palace 4

Property (Tian Zhai)

Home, land, real estate, living environment

The Property Palace reveals fortune in housing, land, ability to own real estate, and living environment quality.

Home and apartment ownershipLand and garden accumulationReal estate investment

Palace 5

Career (Guan Lu)

Career, public service, social status, work

The Career Palace determines one's career path, public achievements, social standing, and success at work.

Most suitable professionAdvancement and leadership abilitySocial status and reputation

Palace 6

Servants (Nu Pu)

Friends, subordinates, employees, helpers

The Servants Palace reveals relationships with friends, colleagues, subordinates, employees, and those who support you.

Friendships and social connectionsAbility to manage subordinatesEmployee loyalty

Palace 7

Travel (Qian Yi)

Travel, benefactors, going out, migration, abroad

The Travel Palace reflects fortune when traveling, meeting benefactors, tourism, business abroad, and potential for overseas settlement.

Fortune when traveling and going outMeeting benefactors outsideTourism and exploration

Palace 8

Health (Ji E)

Health, illness, accidents, physical condition

The Health Palace reveals overall health condition, potential illnesses, accident risks, and how to prevent disease.

Overall health and constitutionCongenital or latent illnessesVulnerable body parts

Palace 9

Wealth (Cai Bo)

Money, finances, income, ability to build wealth

The Wealth Palace determines financial fortune, ability to earn money, save money, and build wealth.

Ability to earn and generate incomeSaving, budgeting, and investingPrimary income sources

Palace 10

Children (Zi Xi)

Children, descendants, fertility

The Children Palace reveals information about children, fertility, parent-child relationships, and whether children are filial and successful.

Number of childrenChildren's gender (sons/daughters)Emotional bond with children

Palace 11

Spouse (Fu Qi)

Marriage, spouse, partner, romance

The Spouse Palace determines romantic fortune, marriage, what kind of spouse one will have, and family happiness.

Spouse's personality and appearanceIdeal marriage timingMarital happiness

Palace 12

Siblings (Xiong Di)

Brothers and sisters, peers, companions

The Siblings Palace reveals relationships with brothers, sisters, close friends of the same generation, and companions in life.

Number of siblingsEmotional bonds with siblingsWhether siblings provide support

How to Interpret the 12 Palaces

When interpreting a Zi Wei Dou Shu chart, consider the following factors for each palace:

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Main Stars: The main star in a palace determines its primary characteristics
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Auxiliary Stars: Supporting stars supplement, enhance, or diminish the meaning
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Four Transformations: Hua Lu, Hua Quan, Hua Ke, and Hua Ji have powerful influences
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Triple Harmony: Examine the triple harmony palaces for a comprehensive view