What is the Career Palace?

Three palaces to read with the Career Palace

The palace opposite is the Spouse Palace, and the trine palaces are the Life Palace and the Wealth Palace. Together these four make up the San Fang Si Zheng of the Career 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 Career 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 Career Palace ›

  You suit taking the helm, but you often have to climb to that position step by step. Build real weight on one platform first, then aim for a bigger stage.

• Tian Ji in the Career Palace ›

  You suit work that uses your mind, such as planning, strategy, technology or consulting. Switching tracks is normal, so make sure your skills come with you.

• Tai Yang in the Career Palace ›

  You suit work out front, and your reputation opens doors for you. Busy as you are giving, don't wear yourself out.

• Wu Qu in the Career Palace ›

  You suit rising through hard skills, in management or technology. Remember that leading people also means winning their hearts.

• Tian Tong in the Career Palace ›

  You suit relaxed, people-serving work. You won't last long somewhere with too much pressure.

• Lian Zhen in the Career Palace ›

  You work with principle and charm, and you can carry responsibility and lead people. Keep your emotions steady, and your achievements will reach a higher level.

• Tian Fu in the Career Palace ›

  You suit steady positions in big organizations, such as management, finance and administration. The longer you stay, the steadier you get, so don't rush to switch tracks.

• Tai Yin in the Career Palace ›

  You suit detailed work such as writing, design or finance, and you can shine behind the scenes. Don't underestimate how perceptive you are.

• Tan Lang in the Career Palace ›

  You suit sales, entertainment, creative work and PR, jobs that run on charm and savvy. Turn your talent into real expertise if you want to stay in demand.

• Ju Men in the Career Palace ›

  You suit making your name with your voice and your mind. Speak with depth, and your expertise will naturally be seen.

• Tian Xiang in the Career Palace ›

  You suit supporting roles such as staff, administration, legal or HR work; you make a great second in command. Make sure your contributions are seen too.

• Tian Liang in the Career Palace ›

  You suit careers that look after people and uphold standards, such as teaching, consulting, public service and healthcare. Your expertise is your shelter.

• Qi Sha in the Career Palace ›

  You suit roles that open new ground and need a battlefield to charge into. What you achieve, you win by fighting for it.

• Po Jun in the Career Palace ›

  You suit innovation, reform, pioneering work or freelancing. A job that never changes will stifle you.

An empty Career Palace

A palace with no main star is called an Empty Palace. You borrow the main stars of the Spouse 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.