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Lu Shen (禄神)​

Function​

Lu Shen (禄神) is an important auspicious star in the Four Pillars of Destiny chart, symbolizing wealth, status, and honor. It is closely related to the career and financial fortune of the individual, especially connected to official positions, jobs, and income. Those with Lu Shen may enjoy better economic conditions and social status throughout their lives. Lu Shen not only brings material wealth but is also closely linked to personal motivation, diligence, and effort, helping the individual achieve success. Lu Shen also has a positive impact on health, with the individual typically being healthy, confident, and excelling in their career.

  • Wealth and Status: Lu Shen usually indicates that the individual can acquire a certain level of wealth and social status, with strong economic security.
  • Health and Energy: People with Lu Shen are generally healthy, energetic, and able to actively face various challenges in life.
  • Career and Success: Lu Shen can help the individual make progress in their career, especially in professions related to official positions or jobs.
  • Diligence and Self-discipline: People with Lu Shen usually work hard, pursue personal achievements, and gain wealth through diligence to some extent.

Identification Method​

The identification of Lu Shen is mainly through the combination of the Day Stem and the Earthly Branches of the Four Pillars. The specific method is as follows:

  • Jia (甲) Lu in Yin (寅)
  • Yi (乙) Lu in Mao (卯)
  • Bing (丙) Lu in Si (巳)
  • Ding (丁) Lu in Wu (午)
  • Wu (戊) Lu in Si (巳)
  • Ji (己) Lu in Wu (午)
  • Geng (庚) Lu in Shen (申)
  • Xin (辛) Lu in You (酉)
  • Ren (壬) Lu in Hai (亥)
  • Gui (癸) Lu in Zi (子)

The position and function of Lu Shen can produce different effects depending on the pillar it is located in:

  • Year Branch (Sui Lu): Represents the individual's ancestors or family background, showing family protection and wealth.
  • Month Branch (Jian Lu): Represents the individual's growth environment and early fortune, usually related to the individual's childhood and parental relationships.
  • Day Branch (Zhuan Lu): Directly linked to the individual's wealth and quality of life, showing personal achievements and enjoyment.
  • Hour Branch (Gui Lu): Related to the individual's later years, descendants' fortune, and ultimate achievements in life.

Lu Shen holds an important position in ancient metaphysics, especially in theories related to official positions and imperial examinations, symbolizing the individual's achievements and wealth. Lu Shen is considered the deity governing literary fortune, official positions, and wealth, originating from the folk belief in the "Si Lu Xing" (司禄星), which in ancient times was an auspicious star related to civil officials and promotions.

The "Records of the Grand Historian: Book of Heavenly Officials" states: "The sixth star in the Wen Chang Palace is Si Lu." Si Lu Xing was believed by ancient people to determine official positions and wealth, closely related to the individual's political and social status. Lu Shen is often listed alongside "Kui Xing" and "Wen Chang Xing," collectively known as "San Tai" or "San Gong," symbolizing power, wealth, and literary fortune respectively.