Zi Wei Star Reference
Fourteen Major Stars
The major stars form the core vocabulary of Zi Wei Dou Shu. Compare each star by group, Chinese name and core meaning before reading individual star pages.
How to use this star list
Use this page as the hub for the fourteen main stars. Start with the star in your Life Palace, then read stars in Career, Wealth and Relationship palaces to understand how the same archetype behaves across life domains.
Sovereign stars
Strategy and counsel stars
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天机星
Chinese name: 天机星谋略之星，重在观察、推演与应变；优势来自把复杂线索整理成下一步。
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太阳星
Chinese name: 太阳星光照之星，重在公开承担、付出与影响他人；关键是让热情有边界。
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廉贞星
Chinese name: 廉贞星制度与欲望并行之星，重在界限、魅力和复杂关系中的取舍。
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太阴星
Chinese name: 太阴星积累与细腻之星，重在观察、审美、隐性资源和长期沉淀。
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巨门星
Chinese name: 巨门星辨析与表达之星，重在提问、论证和从疑点中找出真实问题。
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天梁星
Chinese name: 天梁星庇荫与经验之星，重在原则、保护意识与把走过的路转成判断。
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Action and breakthrough stars
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these all the stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu?
No. Zi Wei Dou Shu includes many auxiliary stars. These fourteen are the main stars and the best foundation for learning the system.
Which star should I read first?
Read the main star in your Life Palace first. It gives the strongest personality and life-strategy signal in most beginner readings.
Do star meanings change by palace?
Yes. The core archetype remains, but a star in the Life Palace, Career Palace or Wealth Palace expresses through different life areas.