Main stars × twelve palaces
How to read Tian Xiang in the Parents Palace
Tian Xiang at its core: Transforms into the Seal; the seal star. Coordination, fairness and service, shaped by its surroundings. How it fares depends on the palaces on either side. The Parents Palace covers parents and elders, and your relationship with authority and institutions.
What Tian Xiang in the Parents Palace looks like
The same star in a different branch has a different brightness, and shows up differently. Below, the readings are split by brightness.
When bright (Miao or Wang)
You know your place and when to step forward or back, and you mostly get along with your elders. Remember to speak up for your own ideas.
When steady (De, Li or Ping)
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.
When dim (Xian or Bu)
You have a good sense of proportion, but you tend to worry too much about what your elders expect. Listen to your own voice first, then think about filial duty.
Tian Xiang in other palaces
Other main stars in the Parents Palace
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.
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