ZiWei Dou Shu

Zi Wei Dou Shu Yearly Fortune: Reading the Flowing Palace

In Zi Wei Dou Shu, a year is read by advancing the Life Palace through the twelve palaces, so each life area takes a turn in focus.

DEFINITION

What is the 'yearly palace'? It is the palace that becomes the temporary center for the year, coloring which themes feel active.

The palace rotates

Each year a different palace leads; the themes shift with it.

Stars add texture

The major and minor stars in that palace add nuance, not fate.

Theme, not timetable

The reading frames emphasis, not scheduled events.

Frequently asked

Does it predict the year?

No; it sets reflective themes, not events.

Which palace leads this year?

It depends on your chart and the year's count.

Is it the same as BaZi luck?

Different system; similar spirit of flowing phases.

Is this a diagnosis?

No; it is a cultural, reflective lens.

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