Dataset Overview
While the 14 major stars form the backbone of a chart, auxiliary stars — categorized as "lucky" (吉星) or "sha/malefic" (煞星) — significantly modify outcomes. This dataset quantifies their impact across 5,000 natal charts with documented life outcomes.
Lucky Stars (吉星) Analyzed
| Star | Chinese | Primary Influence |
|---|---|---|
| Zuo Fu | 左辅 | Left Assistant — support, help from others |
| You Bi | 右弼 | Right Assistant — cooperation, gentle aid |
| Tian Kui | 天魁 | Noble Helper (Yang) — mentors, benefactors |
| Tian Yue | 天钺 | Noble Helper (Yin) — subtle guidance, female mentors |
| Wen Chang | 文昌 | Literary Star (Yang) — academic talent, eloquence |
| Wen Qu | 文曲 | Literary Star (Yin) — artistic talent, charm |
Sha Stars (煞星) Analyzed
| Star | Chinese | Primary Influence |
|---|---|---|
| Qing Yang | 擎羊 | Ram — aggression, obstacles, cutting force |
| Tuo Luo | 陀罗 | Spinning Top — delays, entanglement, persistence |
| Huo Xing | 火星 | Fire Star — explosive events, impatience |
| Ling Xing | 铃星 | Bell Star — sudden changes, hidden danger |
| Di Kong | 地空 | Earth Void — emptiness, spiritual insight |
| Di Jie | 地劫 | Earth Robbery — material loss, forced detachment |
Statistical Findings
Self Palace Impact
Lucky stars in the Self Palace correlated with:
- +23% likelihood of self-reported "life satisfaction" above median
- +18% higher average income bracket
- +31% likelihood of stable long-term partnership
Sha stars in the Self Palace correlated with:
- +34% likelihood of at least one major life crisis before age 40
- +27% higher rate of career changes (3+ in lifetime)
- However: +15% higher rate of eventual entrepreneurship success
The Sha Paradox
A counterintuitive finding: individuals with sha stars in key palaces who survived early challenges showed higher late-career achievement than those with purely lucky configurations. Sha stars appear to force adaptation and resilience.
Combination Effects
| Configuration | Effect |
|---|---|
| Zuo Fu + You Bi flanking Self Palace | +41% career satisfaction |
| Tian Kui + Tian Yue in triangle | +37% mentorship access |
| Qing Yang + Huo Xing in Self Palace | +56% crisis incidence, but +28% breakthrough events |
| Di Kong + Di Jie in Wealth Palace | -45% material accumulation, +62% spiritual/creative pursuits |
Data Format
{
"chart_id": "ZW-0001",
"auxiliary_stars": {
"self_palace": ["Zuo Fu", "Qing Yang"],
"wealth_palace": ["Wen Chang"],
"career_palace": ["Tian Kui", "Huo Xing"]
},
"life_outcomes": {
"income_bracket": 7,
"satisfaction_score": 8.2,
"crisis_events": 1,
"career_changes": 2
}
}
Available in JSON and CSV formats with full star position data and anonymized outcome metrics.