The 9 Symbolic Stars in Saju

Symbolic Stars (shen sha) are extra markers read from particular character combinations in a Saju (Four Pillars, BaZi) chart, such as Peach Blossom for charm or Traveling Horse for movement. They describe inborn leanings rather than fixed fate. Each page shows exactly how the star is found, so you can check it against your own chart.

• Peach Blossom Star Tao Hua
  The star of charm and popularity
• Traveling Horse Star Yi Ma
  The star of movement and change
• Canopy Star Hua Gai
  The star of talent and solitude
• Heavenly Noble Star Tian Yi Gui Ren
  The star of the noble who appears in a crisis
• Literary Star Wen Chang
  The star of study and writing
• Blade Star Yang Ren
  The star of strong drive and sharpness
• White Tiger Star Bai Hu
  The star of intensity and dramatic change
• Commanding Star Kui Gang
  The star of strong leadership and stubbornness
• Void Kong Wang
  The star of the empty seat