Learn · Zi Wei Dou Shu
Learn Zi Wei Dou Shu
Plain-English guides to Chinese Purple Star Astrology — what it is, how a birth chart works, and how to read your 14 main stars and 12 life palaces. Start with the basics, then explore the 14-star dictionary.
- Guide
What Is Zi Wei Dou Shu? A Beginner's Guide to Purple Star Astrology
Zi Wei Dou Shu is a 1,000-year-old Chinese astrology system that maps your exact birth moment into 12 life palaces and 14 main stars. Often called Purple Star Astrology, it was historically the astrology of the Chinese imperial court.
- Comparison
Zi Wei Dou Shu vs BaZi: What's the Difference?
Zi Wei Dou Shu and BaZi are the two major systems of Chinese astrology. Zi Wei Dou Shu maps 14 main stars across 12 life palaces, while BaZi reads the elemental balance of your four birth pillars. They answer different questions about the same birth moment.