The Siblings palace

What it governs

How to read a star here

The Siblings palace covers brothers and sisters, close peers and — in modern practice — business partners. A star here describes the character of those side-by-side alliances.

A star here describes the character of your peers and partners, not your own. Ask what kind of ally the star would make, and whether its shadow side is one you can afford at your side.

The fourteen stars in the Siblings palace

Each of the 14 main stars reads differently here. Pick yours — or the one you are curious about — for the full reading.

• The Emperor 紫微 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace the Emperor marks a standout among your brothers, sisters or peers — someone of higher standing the family looks up to, or that role quietly falling to you.

• The Strategist 天机 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace your brothers, sisters or peers are bright and quick-witted, but the tie shifts and reshuffles — lives that diverge, meet less, drift and reconnect.

• The Sun 太阳 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace there is a sunny, outgoing sibling of some public standing, and the ties run open and above-board with little private scheming.

• The General 武曲 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace your brothers and sisters are strong-charactered and independent, the relationship practical and light on sentiment — but they show up when it counts.

• The Peacemaker 天同 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace ties are warm and harmonious, the atmosphere easy and the household affectionate; partnerships run smoothly with agreeable, cooperative partners — though the collective drive may run a touch soft.

• The Maverick 廉贞 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace a sibling or peer is talented or vividly distinct, and the bond carries real loyalty and feeling; a partner is capable and versatile, strong in both refined and forceful skills.

• The Treasurer 天府 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace your brothers and sisters are steady and secure, each with some material footing, and the ties are stable and grounded; a partner here is strong at conservation — a reliable financial ally, ideal for a long, stable collaboration.

• The Moon 太阴 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace your brothers and sisters are gentle and sensitive and the family ties are rich in feeling; a female sibling may matter greatly to your emotional or financial life.

• The Charmer 贪狼 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace your siblings and peers are talented, lively and socially wide, with strong romantic energy; a partnership enjoys complementary gifts.

• The Advocate 巨门 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace there is more verbal friction among siblings, and careless words breed misunderstanding; partnerships need especially clear communication, or a difference of opinion turns partners into rivals.

• The Minister 天相 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace your siblings are honest and dependable, a reliable source of support; a partner is grounded and a fine administrative second, though short on the drive to lead.

• The Mentor 天梁 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace there is a mature, steadying sibling — an elder-type brother or sister who shelters you — and a partner who is seasoned and reliable, able to see hard times through together.

• The Warrior 七杀 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace your siblings are forceful and independent, each going their own way, with little softness between you and a somewhat distant tie; a partner is domineering and clashes come easily.

• The Pioneer 破军 in the Siblings palace

  In the Siblings palace family ties run thin, each drifting their own way with much time apart; partnerships are changeable, prone to breaking up and reforming, and a partner is long on innovation but short on stability.

Common questions

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