What are the auxiliary stars?

The Six Auspicious Stars

Three pairs of helper stars: Zuo Fu and You Bi, Wen Chang and Wen Qu, Tian Kui and Tian Yue.

• Zuo Fu ›The visible helper: steady support from peers.
• You Bi ›The quiet helper: someone who smooths things over and steps in at key moments.
• Wen Chang ›The star of study and exams: order, paperwork and formal learning.
• Wen Qu ›The star of artistry: eloquence, an artistic eye and expressiveness.
• Tian Kui ›The daytime noble: older, public backers who promote you openly.
• Tian Yue ›The nighttime noble: low-key, private help.

The Six Malefic Stars

Three pairs of challenging stars: Qing Yang and Tuo Luo, Huo Xing and Ling Xing, Di Kong and Di Jie. Used well, they are a source of drive.

• Qing Yang ›The star of drive: head-on and forceful; pointed in the right direction, it becomes a competitive edge.
• Tuo Luo ›The star of grinding: back-and-forth and getting stuck, though slow work can still produce fine results.
• Huo Xing ›The explosive star: fast, sudden and intense, with opportunities and tempers alike.
• Ling Xing ›The smoldering star: patient endurance and staying power; emotions need an outlet.
• Di Kong ›The star of inspiration: unconventional ideas that can come to nothing.
• Di Jie ›The star of the road less traveled: effort that can go to waste, and also new paths.

Lu Cun and Tian Ma

Steady wealth, and the traveling horse that gets you moving.

• Lu Cun ›Steady wealth: cautious and good at saving, held in check by Qing Yang and Tuo Luo on either side.
• Tian Ma ›The traveling horse: movement and change; opportunities come when you get moving.

This is the general reading. On your own chart it shifts with the stars' brightness, the San Fang Si Zheng and the year you are in.