What is the Friends Palace?

Three palaces to read with the Friends Palace

The palace opposite is the Siblings Palace, and the trine palaces are the Parents Palace and the Children Palace. Together these four make up the San Fang Si Zheng of the Friends 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 Friends 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 Friends Palace ›

  You tend to attract friends of real standing, but there is often quiet rivalry over who leads. When everyone has their place, working together lasts.

• Tian Ji in the Friends Palace ›

  Your friends tend to be idea people and the ones who hear the news first. Circles change fast; keep the ones who understand you.

• Tai Yang in the Friends Palace ›

  You easily gather people and are willing to speak up for your team. Be clear about who truly has your back.

• Wu Qu in the Friends Palace ›

  You make friends on practical terms, helping each other and keeping accounts clear. Leave a little room for goodwill, and the road will be longer.

• Tian Tong in the Friends Palace ›

  You have lots of friends and are easy to be around, mostly companions for food and fun. Amid the fun, keep a few you can really confide in.

• Lian Zhen in the Friends Palace ›

  You value friendship and loyalty, yet your loves and hates are sharp. Draw clear boundaries, and the people who stay will be true allies.

• Tian Fu in the Friends Palace ›

  You make long-term, reliable friends, and you value quality over quantity. The ones who stay ten years are your people.

• Tai Yin in the Friends Palace ›

  You don't have many friends, but they are caring, and female companions are often the ones who help you most. Reach out a little, and the bonds will deepen.

• Tan Lang in the Friends Palace ›

  Your circle of friends is huge and includes people from every walk of life. Choosing the right people matters more than how many you know.

• Ju Men in the Friends Palace ›

  Your friends tend to be people who speak their minds, and you debate and grow together. If you say something too harsh, remember to add a kind word.

• Tian Xiang in the Friends Palace ›

  Your friends tend to be decent people, and you are happy to help them. While you give, keep some strength for yourself.

• Tian Liang in the Friends Palace ›

  Friends are used to coming to you to vent and ask for advice; you're the confidant of the group. Remember to leave yourself room to breathe.

• Qi Sha in the Friends Palace ›

  Your friends tend to be strong personalities; when you click, you're comrades, and when you don't, you can become rivals.

• Po Jun in the Friends Palace ›

  Your circle of friends changes fast, and there are often unconventional people around you. Keep your old crew, and you will stay steady.

An empty Friends Palace

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