Also known as the Po Jun (天柱)
What it means
Also known as the Po Jun (破軍) Star, it resides in the Dui (兌) Palace of the West, corresponds to the number 7 Red, belongs to Metal in the Five Elements, and is a Yin star of great inauspiciousness.
(Ancient people believed that it governs the autumnal season of killing and decay, delights in slaughter and war, and is associated with terror, anomalies, destruction, and breakage — hence the name Po Jun Star, generally treated as a symbol of misfortune. However, everything has duality: since it is also called Tian Zhu (天柱, Heavenly Pillar) Star, it represents the ability to stand firm between heaven and earth, to turn the tide, and to serve as a mainstay. Therefore, judgment must be based on a comprehensive analysis of other symbols such as the Palace, Door, Spirit, Three Qis and Six Yis, and cannot be simply deemed as ominous. Its characteristics include not only a combative and destructive nature but also eloquence and argumentativeness. Thus, in life prediction, the ancients said: 'When Tian Zhu is in proper alignment, one speaks directly and admonishes.' 'The 7 Red Tian Zhu guards the western wall; if energized, one's eloquence prevails in the era; if overcome or conflicted, one becomes a superior technician or performer.')
The Tian Zhu Star is at its peak in winter, abundant in autumn, dormant in spring, imprisoned in summer, and declining in the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei (the four earthly branches).
Characteristics: Represents adversity quotient. When it falls in the Dui Palace, it relates to speech and places or objects that produce sound. In music, it represents musical instruments — things that can emit sound, such as wind instruments like flutes and xiaos. Zhu (柱) also means 'to stop' (住), implying cessation. It signifies a love for killing and war, terror, anomalies, destruction, ruin, slaughter, demolition, breaking the old to establish the new, and disputes. It is suitable for construction and defense, but not for launching attacks or long-distance trade; forcing such actions leads to broken carts and wounded horses, defeat of soldiers, financial loss, and accidental injuries.
Weather: Ice, frost, dew, autumn, thunder and lightning, hail, thunderclaps.
People: Dancers, fishermen, eloquent individuals, cunning people, military police, teachers, lawyers, actors, diplomats, etc. It also implies being a pillar of strength — one who perseveres through difficulties without complaint. Prosecutors, disciplinary inspectors, professional military and police, teachers, lawyers, entertainers, singers.
Human body: Mouth, lungs, respiratory system, heart, abdomen — all places that can produce sound. Central and straight parts: cervical spine, lumbar spine, fingers, toes, penis, thighs.
Objects: Cauldron, bowl, quilt, bucket.
First impression: Striking, destructive, military, weapons, terrorist attacks, accidents, severe injuries, pillars of society.
Concepts: Terror and anomaly, fine sand and love for battle, standing tall between heaven and earth, turning the tide, mainstay, ability to take charge alone, destruction and breakage.
Appearance: White complexion, square or round face, thin lips, robust body.
Temperament: Disputes and gossip, glib tongue, fond of fighting and litigation, eloquent and argumentative.
Animals: Rooster, mole, sheep, birds.
Plants: Straight trees, reeds, bamboo, populus euphratica.
Static objects: Musical instruments, audio equipment, speakers, clocks, chopsticks, electrical appliances, objects that produce sound.
Geography: Steel pipes, cement pipes, chimneys, wire conduits, towers, water towers, high buildings, utility poles.
Direction: West.
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