Enter your birth details to chart the twelve palaces — major stars, minor stars, transformations, soul and body stars.
| Palace | Governs |
|---|---|
| Life Palace | Head of the twelve; governs fortune and hardship, lifespan, temperament and overall pattern — the pivot around which all stars' auspiciousness turns. |
| Siblings | Number of brothers and sisters, closeness of bonds, and whether they lend support in times of need. |
| Spouse | Timing of marriage, the spouse's character, harmony or conflict, and the fate of the union. |
| Children | Number and quality of children, plus ties to juniors, disciples and subordinates. |
| Wealth | Lifetime income and loss, the pattern of money management, the ebb and flow of resources — the source that sustains life. |
| Health | Constitution, which ailments one is prone to, and the risk of illness or misfortune; calls for care and moderation. |
| Travel | Journeys, relocation, development far from home, and the patrons and chances met abroad. |
| Friends | Ties with friends, subordinates and the public at large — hence the old name 'Servants Palace'. |
| Career | Fame, office, professional direction, rise or fall — the vocation one builds. |
| Property | Real estate, family foundation, ancestral assets, and changes of dwelling. |
| Fortune & Mind | Depth of blessing, spiritual contentment, tastes and outlook, and longevity. |
| Parents | Bond with and protection from parents, upbringing, and elders as patrons. |
Zi Wei Dou Shu, attributed to the Daoist sage Chen Tuan, scatters over a hundred symbolical stars through twelve palaces and reads life through their combinations and the four transformations (Lu, Quan, Ke, Ji); the table above follows the Treatise on the Twelve Palaces in the Zi Wei Dou Shu Quan Shu. Start with the major stars of your Self and Career palaces. Read the beginner's guide to Zi Wei Dou Shu.