What is the Parents Palace?

Three palaces to read with the Parents Palace

The palace opposite is the Health Palace, and the trine palaces are the Children Palace and the Friends Palace. Together these four make up the San Fang Si Zheng of the Parents Palace. The opposite palace has the strongest pull after the palace itself, and the two trines act like the other corners of a triangle, each echoing the others.

The fourteen main stars in the Parents Palace

Below is how each star reads at steady brightness. Brightness and the stars sharing the palace change the reading, so open each one for the full picture.

• Zi Wei in the Parents Palace ›

  Your elders carry an air of authority, and from a young age you learned to read the mood of those above you. Learn their breadth of vision without carrying their pressure.

• Tian Ji in the Parents Palace ›

  With your elders there is more reasoning than warmth. When neither side gives way, hear them out first.

• Tai Yang in the Parents Palace ›

  The influence of your father or older men in the family is clear. You can respect them without copying them completely.

• Wu Qu in the Parents Palace ›

  With your elders there are few words and many responsibilities, so the relationship is fairly serious. Soften a little now and then, and you will grow closer.

• Tian Tong in the Parents Palace ›

  Your relationship with elders is gentle, and you're often the one they dote on. Even with their care, your own path is yours to walk.

• Lian Zhen in the Parents Palace ›

  Between you and your elders there is courtesy and also distance, and you learned the rules early. Soften your words a little, and the bond will warm.

• Tian Fu in the Parents Palace ›

  Your elders' support is solid and takes some worry off your mind. Take on the family base, and still make a way of your own.

• Tai Yin in the Parents Palace ›

  Your mother or older women in the family have shaped you deeply, and the bond is gentle. Remember to become your own person too.

• Tan Lang in the Parents Palace ›

  You and your elders are like friends who don't fuss over each other much. Being relaxed is fine, but say the heartfelt things too.

• Ju Men in the Parents Palace ›

  You can speak frankly with your elders. Hear them out before you push back, and communication will be smoother.

• Tian Xiang in the Parents Palace ›

  You get along smoothly with your elders, and your upbringing taught you a sense of proportion. Beyond knowing your place, keep your own voice too.

• Tian Liang in the Parents Palace ›

  Elders tend to dote on you and give you resources. Say thank you when they look after you, and pass that warmth on.

• Qi Sha in the Parents Palace ›

  You and your elders butt heads, and you wanted to strike out on your own early. Independence is how you grow up.

• Po Jun in the Parents Palace ›

  You and your elders often see things differently, and changes at home taught you early to make your own decisions.

An empty Parents Palace

A palace with no main star is called an Empty Palace. You borrow the main stars of the Health Palace opposite, at somewhat reduced strength.

Other palaces

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.