1. The 4 Transformative Stars
These are essential because they “activate” the major stars in your palaces. You can add these labels next to the stars they affect:
Hua Lu : Prosperity, rewards, and flow.
Hua Quan : Power, authority, and control.
Hua Ke : Fame, reputation, and smooth academic paths.
Hua Ji : Obstacles, endings, or “debts” to be resolved.
2. The 6 Lucky & 6 Harmful Stars
These “Auxiliary Stars” provide context for the Major Stars in each palace:
Lucky Stars (The “Help”): Zuo Fu, You Bi, Tian Kui, Tian Yue, Wen Chang, and Wen Qu. Use these to show where you get help from others.
Harmful Stars (The “Tests”): Qing Yang, Tuo Luo, Huo Xing, Ling Xing, Di Kong, and Di Jie. Use these to show areas of stress or sudden change.
3. Star Brightness (Miao Wang )
For each major star, you can add a small symbol or letter to show its strength based on the palace it sits in:
M (Miao/Wang): Brightest/Strongest—the star’s positive traits shine.
X (Xian): Dim/Weak—the star’s negative traits are more likely to appear.
4. 10-Year Luck Cycle (Da Xian )
Every palace also represents a specific age range in your life (e.g., 2-11, 12-21, 22-31). You can write the age range in the corner of each box so people know which palace is active for them right now.
5. Palace "Secondary" Labels
To keep it simple but helpful, add a one-word “secondary” meaning for the palaces:
Health: Can also mean “The Office Environment”.
Children: Can also mean “Your Subordinates” or “Students”.
Siblings: Can also mean “Your Mother”.
Property: Can also mean “Your Ability to Save Money”.