BaZi glossary
BaZi symbolic stars explained
Symbolic stars (神煞, shen sha) are supporting stars found from particular stem-branch combinations: some auspicious (Heavenly Noble, Literary Star), some harmful (Robbery Sha, Lost Spirit), and some that cut both ways (Peach Blossom, Travelling Horse, Goat Blade).
They are traditional supporting information and cannot decide fortune on their own. These are the 23 people search for most; FateSign's calculator uses 61 rules in all, listed on the methodology page.
All Symbolic Stars
- Heavenly NobleHeavenly Noble (Tian Yi Gui Ren, 天乙贵人) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a auspicious star traditionally linked with helpful people, turning bad luck around, goodwill. How it's found: checked on every pillar, including the luck cycle and year.
- Tai Ji NobleTai Ji Noble (Tai Ji Gui Ren, 太极贵人) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a auspicious star traditionally linked with insight, love of learning, interest in metaphysics. How it's found: checked on every pillar, including the luck cycle and year.
- Literary StarLiterary Star (Wen Chang Gui Ren, 文昌贵人) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a auspicious star traditionally linked with intelligence, learning, exams, writing. How it's found: checked on every pillar, including the luck cycle and year.
- Heavenly Virtue NobleHeavenly Virtue Noble (Tian De Gui Ren, 天德贵人) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a auspicious star traditionally linked with softening misfortune, kindness, blessings. How it's found: checked on every pillar, including the luck cycle and year.
- Monthly Virtue NobleMonthly Virtue Noble (Yue De Gui Ren, 月德贵人) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a auspicious star traditionally linked with softening misfortune, gentleness, good fortune. How it's found: checked on every pillar, including the luck cycle and year.
- Prosperity Star (Lu)Prosperity Star (Lu Shen, 禄神) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a auspicious star traditionally linked with livelihood, income, self-reliance. How it's found: checked on every pillar, including the luck cycle and year.
- Goat BladeGoat Blade (Yang Ren, 羊刃) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a mixed star traditionally linked with toughness, decisiveness, impulsiveness, rivalry. How it's found: checked on every pillar, including the luck cycle and year.
- Red BeautyRed Beauty (Hong Yan, 红艳) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a mixed star traditionally linked with charm, romance, aesthetic sense. How it's found: checked on every pillar, including the luck cycle and year.
- Lonely Star (Gu Chen)Lonely Star (Gu Chen, 孤辰) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a harmful star traditionally linked with solitude, independence, distance from family. How it's found: based on the year pillar, checked on the other pillars.
- Widow Star (Gua Su)Widow Star (Gua Su, 寡宿) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a harmful star traditionally linked with solitude, reserve, independence. How it's found: based on the year pillar, checked on the other pillars.
- Red Phoenix (Hong Luan)Red Phoenix (Hong Luan, 红鸾) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a auspicious star traditionally linked with romance, celebrations, relationships. How it's found: based on the year pillar, checked on the other pillars.
- Heavenly Joy (Tian Xi)Heavenly Joy (Tian Xi, 天喜) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a auspicious star traditionally linked with happy events, joy, romance. How it's found: based on the year pillar, checked on the other pillars.
- General Star (Jiang Xing)General Star (Jiang Xing, 将星) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a auspicious star traditionally linked with leadership, authority, influence. How it's found: based on the year and day branches, checked on the other pillars.
- Travelling HorseTravelling Horse (Yi Ma, 驿马) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a mixed star traditionally linked with travel, relocation, movement, change. How it's found: based on the year and day branches, checked on the other pillars.
- Canopy Star (Hua Gai)Canopy Star (Hua Gai, 华盖) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a mixed star traditionally linked with artistry, religion, aloofness, study. How it's found: based on the year and day branches, checked on the other pillars.
- Peach BlossomPeach Blossom (Tao Hua, 桃花) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a mixed star traditionally linked with popularity, charm, romance, art. How it's found: based on the year and day branches, checked on the other pillars.
- Robbery Sha (Jie Sha)Robbery Sha (Jie Sha, 劫煞) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a harmful star traditionally linked with mishaps, rivalry, loss, decisiveness. How it's found: based on the year and day branches, checked on the other pillars.
- Lost Spirit (Wang Shen)Lost Spirit (Wang Shen, 亡神) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a harmful star traditionally linked with mistakes, gossip, strategy, a deep mind. How it's found: based on the year and day branches, checked on the other pillars.
- Kui GangKui Gang (Kui Gang, 魁罡) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a mixed star traditionally linked with strength, decisiveness, authority, extremes. How it's found: day or hour pillar only.
- Void (Kong Wang)Void (Kong Wang, 空亡) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a mixed star traditionally linked with emptiness, things falling through, detachment, inner pursuits. How it's found: based on the year and day branches, checked on the other pillars.
- Child Spirit Sha (Tong Zi Sha)Child Spirit Sha (Tong Zi Sha, 童子煞) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a harmful star traditionally linked with frailty, late marriage, spirituality, folk belief. How it's found: day or hour pillar only.
- Yin-Yang MismatchYin-Yang Mismatch (Yin Cha Yang Cuo, 阴差阳错) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a harmful star traditionally linked with marriage strain, in-law relations, mismatch. How it's found: day or hour pillar only.
- Ten Evils, Great DefeatTen Evils, Great Defeat (Shi E Da Bai, 十恶大败) is one of the symbolic stars (神煞) of BaZi, a harmful star traditionally linked with money management, wealth hard to keep, Lu in Void. How it's found: day or hour pillar only.
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