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Jiangxing (将星)​

Function​

Jiangxing (将星) is the star of authority in the Four Pillars of Destiny chart, symbolizing leadership, deterrence, and authority. People with Jiangxing (将星) in their destiny usually possess strong organizational and management skills, along with a desire for control. They are capable of wielding power and resources, often taking on leadership roles or management positions. Jiangxing (将星) enables the individual to achieve significant success in their career, especially in wielding power, managing teams, or holding important positions. Those with Jiangxing (将星) often give an impression of authority and inviolability, possessing strong influence and decision-making abilities.

  • Leadership Ability: Individuals with Jiangxing (将星) possess excellent organizational, management, and leadership skills, capable of taking on leadership roles within a team.
  • Power and Status: Jiangxing (将星) is often associated with power and social status, and the individual may receive promotions in their career, holding important positions.
  • Desire for Control and Decision-making: They have a strong desire for control, able to manage others according to their wishes and make decisions.
  • Deterrence: The individual usually gives a sense of deterrence, able to dominate in complex environments.

The influence of Jiangxing (将星) varies depending on its position. For example, when Jiangxing (将星) is in the year pillar, the individual may show leadership talent from a young age, possibly taking on roles like class leader in school. When Jiangxing (将星) is in the day branch or hour branch, the individual's leadership abilities often gradually manifest in middle or late age, leading to higher career stages.

Method of Identification​

The method to identify Jiangxing (将星) is based on the individual's birth date, using the Earthly Branches (地支) of the year branch and day branch in combination with other branches. The specific method is as follows:

  • Zi day sees Zi
  • Chou day sees You
  • Yin day sees Wu
  • Mao day sees Mao
  • Chen day sees Zi
  • Si day sees You
  • Wu day sees Wu
  • Wei day sees Mao
  • Shen day sees Zi
  • You day sees You
  • Xu day sees Wu
  • Hai day sees Mao

In the Ba Zi (八字) destiny chart, if the birth year branch or day branch encounters the Earthly Branches listed above, it indicates the presence of Jiangxing (将星) in the destiny. For example: if the day branch Xu sees Wu, or the year branch Chou sees You, it signifies Jiangxing (将星) entering the destiny.

Jiangxing (将星) is one of the important stars in ancient Chinese metaphysics, symbolizing power and status. Jiangxing (将星) represents individuals who can wield power, status, and wealth. Those with Jiangxing (将星) in their destiny often achieve promotions in their career, becoming leaders. The combination of Jiangxing (将星) with other auspicious stars can enhance the individual's nobility and authority, granting them higher status and influence in society.

In "Sanming Tonghui" (三命通会), it is mentioned: "Jiangxing (将星) is like a general in the army, thus it is called Jiangxing (将星) in the position of the three harmonies; Jiangxing (将星) always desires the support of auspicious stars, and when noble stars are present, it is considered auspicious and celebratory." This indicates that Jiangxing (将星) is usually related to leadership, organizational management, and requires the assistance of benefactors to achieve ideal career accomplishments.