Children Palace (子女宫)
In Zi Wei Dou Shu, evaluating the fortune of children through the stars in the Children’s Palace involves several key aspects:
1. Auspicious Stars:
- Ziwei in the Children’s Palace: As the Emperor Star, Ziwei in the Children’s Palace, when strong, indicates that children will be outstanding—intelligent, talented, and independent from an early age. However, they may also be self-righteous. The parent might show a preference for boys over girls and may demand a lot from their children, embodying the “modern filial piety” mentality.
- Tianfu in the Children’s Palace: Tianfu signifies good relationships with children, deep generational bonds. It is said that children born under Tianfu may be reincarnated with wealth, but this star also represents loneliness, suggesting that such individuals may not have many children.
- Tianliang in the Children’s Palace: Known for kindness and compassion, Tianliang here indicates children who are gentle, filial, calm, and steady. They possess strong learning abilities and leadership skills, with some artistic talents. If the native has a daughter, she is often more exceptional than a son.
- Tianji in the Children’s Palace: Tianji is thoughtful and considerate, but indicates fewer children. When in a favorable position, children are studious, clever, and filial. If paired with Taiyin, it suggests daughters who are smart, beautiful, and docile. Paired with Ju Men, children may be more introverted and studious, with a harmonious relationship with the parents.
- Moon in the Children’s Palace: Children under the influence of the Moon will be considerate, sweet, and talented in the arts, often eager to please their parents. However, parents may be inclined to continue satisfying them materially.
- Wenchang and Wenquxing in the Children’s Palace: These stars represent intelligence and fame, suggesting children who are smart, articulate, and excel in academics and extracurricular activities, bringing honor to the family.
- Zuo Fu and You Bi in the Children’s Palace: These auxiliary stars indicate children who are intelligent, good-natured, and destined for success.
2. Influence of Evil Stars:
- Lian Zhen in the Children’s Palace: Lian Zhen is a sentimental star, but can indicate children with strong, stubborn personalities that may be hard to discipline. However, if no evil stars are present, the parent-child communication tends to be smooth.
- Ju Men in the Children’s Palace: Ju Men indicates that children may arrive later in life. They tend to be eloquent and argumentative, and the parent-child relationship may lack closeness.
- Evil Stars (Qingyang, Tuoluo, Mars, Lingxing) in the Children’s Palace: These stars are considered destructive. Qingyang can indicate a pioneering but hot-headed child; Tuoluo brings confusion and struggle; Mars suggests impulsiveness and accidents; Lingxing signifies hidden crises or diseases. Children born under these stars may face more challenges, including conflicts with their parents.
3. Influence of the Four Planets:
- Hua Lu in the Children’s Palace: Hua Lu suggests that children will have a stable, happy life with abundant material resources, offering good opportunities for future development.
- Power in the Children’s Palace: When Power is present, children may possess strong personalities, independence, and leadership skills. Parents should focus on guiding these children to use their strength and abilities in a constructive way while offering respect and understanding.
- Huake: If the Huake star is present in the House of Children, it suggests that the children will be highly versatile, intelligent, and excel academically. They will pay great attention to their image and reputation, and are likely to be well-regarded by others. These children often have artistic talents and may pursue careers in academics, art, or any field that enhances their reputation.
- Hua Ji: When Hua Ji appears in the House of Children, it indicates that children may be easily influenced by external factors, leading to mood swings and difficulties in their growth process. They may face academic setbacks and career challenges. Parents need to offer extra care and guidance to help them build resilience and develop a healthy outlook on life.
Other Situations Affecting Children’s Fortune:
1. The Four Transformations in the Children’s Palace:
- Hualu: With Hualu in the Children’s Palace, the native will have a harmonious relationship with their children. The children will be smart, enjoy a comfortable material life, and have strong opportunities for future development. Their fortune in wealth and resources will be favorable, and the children may be well-liked and receive support from others.
- Power: If Power is in the Children’s Palace, children will likely develop strong personalities, independent ideas, and leadership skills. They will be proactive in their studies and careers, with a competitive spirit and a desire for success and recognition. Parents should offer respect and understanding, guiding them to use their abilities constructively to avoid becoming overly dominant or authoritarian. With the right guidance, these children may achieve high success.
- Huake: When Huake is in the Children’s Palace, the children will be versatile, intelligent, and excel academically. They will care about their image and reputation and may excel in arts, culture, or academic fields, gaining recognition and respect for their accomplishments.
- Hua Ji: The presence of Hua Ji suggests that children may face challenges due to mood swings and outside influences. They might encounter difficulties in academics and career growth. Parents will need to offer more care and guidance, helping them build resilience and learn to cope with obstacles effectively.
2. Empty House of Children:
An empty Children’s Palace doesn’t automatically indicate bad fortune. However, it suggests that the energy of this palace is borrowed from the House of Migration, meaning the child’s personality and fortune might be influenced by the stars in that house. This makes it harder to predict the child’s future or character traits, and their development might be more uncertain. If the House of Parents is also empty, the parent-child relationship may lack closeness, with the child possibly being distanced from their parents during their upbringing.
3. If the Children’s Palace is Affected by Evil Stars:
When the Children’s Palace is afflicted by evil stars like Qingyang, Tuoluo, Mars, Lingxing, Dijie, or Dikong, it can negatively impact the children’s health and destiny. These children may be more prone to physical weakness, illness, or injury, and face more challenges growing up. Personality-wise, they may be rebellious or stubborn, leading to conflicts with their parents. For instance, Qingyang can cause stubbornness and conflicts with others, while Mars may bring irritability and a lack of patience.
4. Auxiliary Stars and Miscellaneous Stars in the Children’s Palace:
In addition to the fourteen main stars, the auxiliary and miscellaneous stars in the Children’s Palace can also influence the children’s fortune. For example:
- Zuo Fu and You Bi in the Children’s Palace suggest that the children will be highly intelligent, well-tempered, and successful in the future, with the ability to receive help from others.
- Wenchang and Wenqu indicate strong learning abilities, artistic talents, and excellent academic performance.
- Unlucky stars like Tian Ku and Tian Xu can indicate that the children may struggle with mental health issues, such as depression, affecting their emotional well-being.
5. The Relationship Between the House of Children and Other Houses:
The House of Children is interconnected with other houses, such as the House of Life, Spouse, and Wealth. For example, a positive combination in the House of Spouse can lead to a harmonious environment for the children’s growth, fostering a strong parent-child relationship. Conversely, a negative combination in the House of Spouse may negatively affect the children’s personality and development. Similarly, the state of the House of Wealth impacts the material conditions of the children. If the stars in the House of Wealth are strong, the children will likely enjoy a more comfortable material life. If the House of Wealth is weak, the children may need to work harder to secure their financial future.
