---
type: Index
title: "The 14 Major Stars (十四主星)"
description: "Index of the fourteen major stars of Zi Wei Dou Shu."
resource: https://localpapa.com/tools/ziwei.html
tags: [ziwei, stars]
timestamp: 2026-06-21T00:00:00Z
---

# The 14 Major Stars · 十四主星

The fourteen major stars are the backbone of a Zi Wei Dou Shu chart. Their palace positions are computed from the lunar birth date; the table at <https://localpapa.com/tools/ziwei.html> places them automatically.

- [紫微 (Zǐwēi / The Emperor)](./ziwei.md) — 土 Earth · leadership, authority
- [天機 (Tiānjī / The Strategist)](./tianji.md) — 木 Wood · intelligence, strategy
- [太陽 (Tàiyáng / The Sun)](./taiyang.md) — 火 Fire · brightness, generosity
- [武曲 (Wǔqǔ / The Wealth General)](./wuqu.md) — 金 Metal · wealth, decisiveness
- [天同 (Tiāntóng / The Blessing)](./tiantong.md) — 水 Water · contentment, gentleness
- [廉貞 (Liánzhēn / The Disciplinarian)](./lianzhen.md) — 火 Fire · discipline, passion
- [天府 (Tiānfǔ / The Treasurer)](./tianfu.md) — 土 Earth · stability, management
- [太陰 (Tàiyīn / The Moon)](./taiyin.md) — 水 Water · gentleness, wealth
- [貪狼 (Tānláng / The Desirer)](./tanlang.md) — 木/水 Wood/Water · desire, charm
- [巨門 (Jùmén / The Gate of Debate)](./jumen.md) — 水 Water · speech, scrutiny
- [天相 (Tiānxiàng / The Minister)](./tianxiang.md) — 水 Water · fairness, service
- [天梁 (Tiānliáng / The Protector)](./tianliang.md) — 土 Earth · protection, principle
- [七殺 (Qīshā / The General)](./qisha.md) — 金 Metal · boldness, independence
- [破軍 (Pòjūn / The Vanguard)](./pojun.md) — 水 Water · pioneering, upheaval

## Auxiliary & malefic stars (雜曜)

The chart also places helpful and malefic minor stars that modify the major ones:

- **左輔右弼** (Zuǒfǔ / Yòubì) — auspicious assistants — bring help, resources and capable supporters.
- **文昌文曲** (Wénchāng / Wénqū) — auspicious literary stars — intelligence, study, fame and refinement.
- **天魁天鉞** (Tiānkuí / Tiānyuè) — noble-helper stars — mentors, opportunities and timely aid.
- **祿存** (Lùcún) — wealth-preserving star — savings, security and material support.
- **天馬** (Tiānmǎ) — the Horse — movement, travel and momentum; amplifies fortune when with Lu.
- **擎羊陀羅** (Qíngyáng / Tuóluó) — malefic stars — friction, injury, delay and hidden obstacles.
- **火星鈴星** (Huǒxīng / Língxīng) — malefic fire stars — sudden flare-ups, impatience and abrupt change.
- **地空地劫** (Dìkōng / Dìjié) — emptiness stars — loss, setback and unconventional or spiritual leanings.

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