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Zai Sha (灾煞)​

Function​

Zai Sha, also known as Bai Hu Sha (白虎煞), is an inauspicious star in the Four Pillars of Destiny, typically representing misfortune, disaster, and unexpected harm. If a person's destiny chart contains Zai Sha, they are often prone to sudden accidents or health issues, especially those involving bloodshed, injury, fire, or flooding. The life of someone with Zai Sha may experience frequent fluctuations and disturbances, particularly in terms of health and family safety. Although Zai Sha is often seen as a star bringing bloodshed or disaster, if it combines with auspicious stars such as Guan Xing (官星) or Yin Shou (印绶), it may exhibit certain positive effects, such as martial authority, leadership, or decision-making power. If Zai Sha is resolved with the help of auspicious stars, the individual can overcome difficulties and achieve greater success.

  • Sudden Bloodshed: Zai Sha often brings sudden disasters or injuries, especially bloodshed disasters, such as car accidents, fires, or drowning.
  • Five Elements Disasters: The influence of Zai Sha varies with the five elements: Water and Fire clash, requiring caution against fires and drowning; Metal and Wood clash, preventing injuries from knives or swords; Earth clash may lead to falls or epidemics.
  • Legal Troubles: Zai Sha is also associated with legal issues, and the individual may encounter legal troubles due to certain actions or decisions.
  • Bravery and Authority: If Zai Sha combines with auspicious stars like Qi Sha (七杀), Zheng Guan (正官), or Zheng Yin (正印), it may exhibit martial authority, showing leadership or decision-making power.

Method of Calculation​

The method of calculating Zai Sha is through the year stem or day stem of the individual, combined with other Earthly Branches in the Four Pillars. The specific method is as follows:

  • Shen (申), Zi (子), Chen (辰) see Wu (午)
  • Hai (亥), Mao (卯), Wei (未) see You (酉)
  • Yin (寅), Wu (午), Xu (戌) see Zi (子)
  • Si (巳), You (酉), Chou (丑) see Mao (卯)

If the individual's year stem or day stem matches the above Earthly Branch combinations, then Zai Sha is present in their destiny.

Zai Sha, also known as Bai Hu Sha, originates from ancient Chinese astronomy and fate studies, representing a star of disaster and misfortune. The ancients believed that Zai Sha is fierce and often breaks through the energy of auspicious stars, thus representing destructive and unstable factors.

The "Shen Bai Jing" states: "Zai Sha fears being overcome, yet it becomes auspicious." This phrase indicates that if Zai Sha can be restrained or resolved, it may instead bring good fortune. Those with Zai Sha in their destiny, if aided by auspicious stars like noble people or martial authority, may resolve disasters and turn danger into safety.