In Ziwei Doushu (ZWDS), there are two known star groups, namely the Northern Star (北斗星) and the Southern Star (南斗星). The Northern Star group is led by the Ziwei star, while the Southern Star group is led by the Tian Fu star. In addition to these two star groups, there is also a concept called the central position (中天), which includes the Tai Yang star (太阳星) and the Tai Yin star (太阴星).
In Taoism belief, there is a theory that states the Northern Star governs the length of a person’s life, while the Southern Star influences their prosperity and happiness. This is why in Ziwei Doushu, there is a theory that stars from the Northern group affect illnesses or incidents, whereas stars from the Southern group influence the level of enjoyment and quality of life.
In the practice of Ziwei Doushu, one can read a person’s traits based on the characteristics of stars in their Self sector. Additionally, one can assess a person’s health conditions based on the stars present in their Health sector. Here is a summary of the characteristics of stars and the body organs they govern for each star:
- Ziwei Star (北斗星): A leader, high status, high self-esteem, likes to control, tends to be solitary, appreciates elegance, and has high taste. Body Organs: Stomach, head, digestion.
- Wu Qu Star (北斗星): Clear goals, financially savvy, straightforward, brave decision-maker, determined, strategic, responsible. Body Organs: Surgery, respiratory system, bones, spine.
- Lian Zhen Star (北斗星): Brave and adventurous, systematic, influential, ambitious, talented, charismatic, romantic. Body Organs: Bleeding, nervous system, chronic diseases.
- Tan Lang Star (北斗星): Talented, creative, indulgent, romantic, religious. Body Organs: Liver, bladder, kidneys, reproductive system.
- Ju Men Star (北斗星): Darkness, debates, eloquent, analytical, observant, embarrassing. Body Organs: Mouth, boils, hidden diseases.
- Po Jun Star (北斗星): Overhauls, changes, impulsive, extravagant, destructive, initial failures followed by later success. Body Organs: Viruses, abdominal area, food poisoning.
- Tian Ji Star (南斗星): Always moving and thinking, easily restless, sensitive, imaginative, intelligent. Body Organs: Nervous system, heart, limbs.
- Tian Tong Star (南斗星): Delicate emotions, enjoys pleasure, pure inner state like a child, blessed. Body Organs: Urinary tract, ears, kidneys, mental issues.
- Tian Liang Star (南斗星): Conservative, old-fashioned, experienced, natural leader, likes to guide, selfish, arrogant, protective, savior, long life. Body Organs: Premature aging, rheumatism, digestive system.
- Qi Sha Star (南斗星): Aggressive, fierce, strategic, impatient, to the point, fighter, disciplined. Body Organs: Large intestine, lungs, respiratory system.
- Tian Fu Star (南斗星): Helper, conservative, guardian, keeper, good with finances. Body Organs: Stomach, digestive issues, obesity.
- Tian Xiang Star (南斗星): Emphasis on appearance, communicative, diplomatic, service-oriented, goal-oriented. Body Organs: Skin issues, pancreatic issues, diabetes.
- Tai Yang Star (中天): Warm-hearted, helpful, truth-seeking, charitable, enthusiastic, competitive, generous, natural leader. Body Organs: Heart, eyes, head.
- Tai Yin Star (中天): Emotionally sensitive, feminine, cautious, meticulous, planner, domestic affairs. Body Organs: Reproductive system, female-related diseases, gallbladder.
Most of the star characteristics described above primarily relate to personality traits, so their interpretation is more useful when analyzing specific life sectors such as Self, Siblings, Spouse, Children, Friends, and Parents. It’s important to note that these traits may not apply to all individuals within a particular sector, for example, if there are multiple children in the chart, not all of them will have the same traits.
In San He Ziwei Doushu theory, the Northern group influences the first five years or first six months (decade/year analysis), while the Southern group influences the next five years or second six months (decade/year analysis)
