Overview - The 12 Palaces
The 12 Palaces in Zi Wei Dou Shu
Section titled “The 12 Palaces in Zi Wei Dou Shu”The 12 palaces (十二宫) form the structural framework of a Zi Wei Dou Shu chart. Each palace represents a specific aspect of life and contains stars that influence that life area.
The Complete System
Section titled “The Complete System”Unlike Western astrology with its 12 signs, the Zi Wei Dou Shu palaces represent life domains rather than personality types. Where you are born determines your Life Palace, but the palaces remain fixed throughout your chart.
The 12 Palaces Explained
Section titled “The 12 Palaces Explained”| Palace | Chinese | English | Life Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 命宫 | Life Palace | Core identity, personality |
| 2 | 兄弟宫 | Siblings Palace | Siblings, peers, resources |
| 3 | 财帛宫 | Wealth Palace | Money, finances, assets |
| 4 | 田宅宫 | Property Palace | Home, property, family roots |
| 5 | 官禄宫 | Career Palace | Career,学业, achievements |
| 6 | 交友宫 | Friends Palace | Relationships, social circle |
| 7 | 迁移宫 | Migration Palace | Travel, external luck |
| 8 | 疾厄宫 | Health Palace | Health, wellbeing |
| 9 | 财库宫 | Treasury Palace | Savings, accumulated wealth |
| 10 | 父田宫 | Parents Palace | Parents, inheritance |
| 11 | 福德宫 | Blessings Palace | Happiness, 福气 |
| 12 | 相貌宫 | Appearance Palace | Appearance, reputation |
How to Read Palaces
Section titled “How to Read Palaces”Palace Strength
Section titled “Palace Strength”Each palace can be:
- Strong (旺) - Favorable stars present
- Neutral (平) - Average star placement
- Weak (弱) - Challenging stars or empty
Star Content
Section titled “Star Content”A palace is analyzed by:
- Major stars present
- Auxiliary stars present
- Empty vs. Full status
- Transformation stars
Key Palaces to Focus On
Section titled “Key Palaces to Focus On”Life Palace (命宫)
Section titled “Life Palace (命宫)”The most important palace - your core personality:
- Physical appearance
- Inner nature
- Life direction
- Overall life luck
Body Palace (身宫)
Section titled “Body Palace (身宫)”Your external presentation:
- How others perceive you
- Life experiences that shape you
- External behavior patterns
Wealth Palace (财帛宫)
Section titled “Wealth Palace (财帛宫)”Financial matters:
- Earning ability
- Financial luck
- Money management
Career Palace (官禄宫)
Section titled “Career Palace (官禄宫)”Professional life:
- Career success
- Academic achievement
- Professional reputation
Palace Interactions
Section titled “Palace Interactions”Palaces influence each other:
| Relationship | Effect |
|---|---|
| Life Palace → Wealth Palace | Personality affects finances |
| Life Palace → Career Palace | Personality affects career |
| Parents → Property | Family affects home/property |
Explore each palace in detail: