The Twelve Palaces of Ziwei Dou Shu: A Palace-by-Palace Guide

In Ziwei Dou Shu, your entire life is mapped across twelve palaces. Each governs a specific domain, with stars revealing the energies shaping that aspect of your existence.

The Self Palaces

Life Palace (命宫) — Who You Are

The most important palace. Reveals core personality, innate talents, and life direction. The major star here defines your fundamental approach to life.

Fortune Palace (福德宫) — Your Inner World

Governs spiritual well-being, happiness, and mental health. Reveals your relationship with pleasure and inner peace.

The Relationship Palaces

Spouse Palace (夫妻宫)

Nature of romantic partnerships — not just who you attract, but how you love.

Children Palace (子女宫)

Beyond literal offspring: creative output and legacy.

Siblings Palace (兄弟宫)

Relationship with peers and collaborators.

Parents Palace (父母宫)

Relationship with authority figures and mentors.

The Material Palaces

Wealth Palace (财帛宫)

Not just earnings, but how you handle money.

Career Palace (官禄宫)

Professional path and public standing.

Property Palace (田宅宫)

Real estate, family roots, physical environment.

The External Palaces

Travel Palace (迁移宫)

Movement, relocation, and the outside world.

Friends Palace (交友宫)

Quality of social network and external support.

Health Palace (疾厄宫)

Physical health and illness tendencies — guiding prevention.