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LESSON L08 / 10 OF 36

Tan Lang, Qi Sha, Po Jun and Lian Zhen

Learn how the text describes Tan Lang, Qi Sha, Po Jun and Lian Zhen, and avoid treating star names as labels for people.

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This lesson has been self-reviewed and is awaiting final sign-off. The classical passages have been checked word by word; the plain-language text and the exercises are written by this project.

Qi Sha and Po Jun sound fierce. Is it bad to have them on your chart?
The highlighted cells hold Tan Lang, Qi Sha, Po Jun and Lian Zhen. Every chart has all four.

Fictional birth data · teaching example · not a real person's chart · 2026-10-12

寅官祿貪狼
卯僕役天機 · 巨門
辰遷移紫微 · 天相
巳疾厄天梁
午財帛七殺
未子女無正曜
申夫妻廉貞
酉兄弟無正曜
戌命宮破軍
亥父母天同化忌
子福德武曲化權 · 天府
丑田宅太陽化祿 · 太陰化科
01 · plain

In plain words

The text says: Tan Lang is the first star of the Northern Dipper and belongs to Water, with an office written as easing hardship; Qi Sha is the sixth star of the Southern Dipper, belongs to Fire and Metal, and is likened to a senior commander; Po Jun belongs to Water and is the seventh star of the Northern Dipper; Lian Zhen belongs to Fire and is the fifth star of the Northern Dipper. The names sound strong, but they are only ancient star names, not statements about who the chart's owner is.

02 · classic

What the text says

The four lines come from Volume 1, the questions and answers on the stars. Open the classical basis below.

03 · inHouse

Compare with your own chart

Find the four stars on your chart. Say only that Po Jun is in such-and-such palace, not that you are a Po Jun type of person.

04 · inHouse

Tan Lang (Seeker Star) · Exploration and choice

Exploration and choice. Several invitations may all appeal. Choosing one to engage with fully can be more meaningful than rushing between them.

List three things you want to try and schedule just one this week.

05 · inHouse

Qi Sha (Warrior Star) · Decisions and responsibility

Decisions and responsibility. Changing direction can unblock a project while leaving colleagues confused. Explain the reason, constraints and next step so the decision can be carried out together.

Before an important decision, distinguish reversible from irreversible consequences.

06 · inHouse

Po Jun (Vanguard Star) · Renewal and trade-offs

Renewal and trade-offs. Rebuilding an entire routine at once can be difficult to sustain. Try changing one evening habit for a week before deciding what else to change.

For one habit, write what to retain, what to stop and what to test first.

07 · inHouse

Lian Zhen (Principle Star) · Boundaries and commitment

Boundaries and commitment. A late message may feel like an obligation even when no immediate reply was agreed. Explain when you are available rather than letting resentment build.

Choose a recurring uncomfortable situation and express one clear boundary.

CHECK YOURSELF

Now, try it yourself.

Answer both questions correctly to complete the lesson. The original explanation appears after each answer.

1. Which everyday theme does this lesson explore through Tan Lang (Seeker Star)?
2. Seeing Po Jun on a chart, which statement keeps to the facts?

FIND IT IN THE CHART

Find it on a chart.

Find which palace Po Jun falls in on your chart.

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Classical sources
  1. 貪狼北斗解厄之神,第一星也。屬水

    Tan Lang is the Northern Dipper's deity that dissolves adversity, and its first star. It belongs to Water.

    Zi Wei Dou Shu Quan Shu (紫微斗數全書), Volume 1, "Questions and Answers on the Stars" (諸星問答論); traditionally attributed in received editions
  2. 七殺南斗第六星也,屬火、金。乃斗中之上將

    Qi Sha is the sixth star of the Southern Dipper and belongs to Fire and Metal. It is called the senior commander within the Dipper.

    Zi Wei Dou Shu Quan Shu (紫微斗數全書), Volume 1, "Questions and Answers on the Stars" (諸星問答論); traditionally attributed in received editions
  3. 破軍屬水,北斗第七星也,司夫妻、子息、奴僕之神

    Po Jun belongs to Water and is the seventh star of the Northern Dipper, the deity said to govern spouse, offspring and attendants.

    Zi Wei Dou Shu Quan Shu (紫微斗數全書), Volume 1, "Questions and Answers on the Stars" (諸星問答論); traditionally attributed in received editions
  4. 廉貞屬火,北斗第五星也。在斗司品秩,在數司權令

    Lian Zhen belongs to Fire and is the fifth star of the Northern Dipper. In the Dipper it is said to govern rank and order; in the method it is said to govern authority and command.

    Zi Wei Dou Shu Quan Shu (紫微斗數全書), Volume 1, "Questions and Answers on the Stars" (諸星問答論); traditionally attributed in received editions

Classical texts provide cultural context. Everyday examples and exercises are written by this project.

YOUR STUDY / L08

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