An Kui Yue Jue

An Kui Yue Jue: The Secret Method for Placing the Noble Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu

I. Origin and Core Logic of An Kui Yue Jue

The An Kui Yue Jue is a core mnemonic in Zi Wei Dou Shu used to determine the positions of the Tian Kui and Tian Yue stars. The original text is: In the years of Jia, Wu, and Geng: Chou and Wei; in the years of Yi and Ji: Zi and Shen; in the year of Xin: Wu and Yin; in the years of Ren and Gui: Mao and Si; in the years of Bing and Ding: Hai and You.
This mnemonic reveals the palace positions of the Kui Yue stars for different years through the corresponding relationships of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. Its core logic can be traced to the following three levels:

1. Stellar Positioning of Kui Yue Stars
   Tian Kui and Tian Yue are "Noble Stars" among the six auspicious stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu, symbolizing opportunities, support, and breakthroughs. Tian Kui is associated with Yang Fire, representing male benefactors or obvious assistance, while Tian Yue is associated with Yin Fire, symbolizing female benefactors or covert support. Although these stars do not directly determine destiny, they can significantly enhance the natal chart, especially in career, academics, and interpersonal relations.

2. Energetic Resonance of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches
   The mnemonic uses Heavenly Stems as year markers and Earthly Branches as star locations, constructing a "Stem-Branch" correspondence system. For example, the years of Jia, Wu, and Geng correspond to the palaces of Chou and Wei, and the years of Yi and Ji correspond to the palaces of Zi and Shen. This correspondence is based on the principles of mutual generation and restraint in the Five Elements. For instance, in the year of Jia, Jia belongs to Yang Wood, Chou and Wei are Earth, Wood overcoming Earth signifies wealth, suggesting that those born in the year of Jia need to gain assistance from benefactors through steady accumulation (Earth quality) (Wood generates Fire).

3. Feng Shui Mapping of Time and Space
   Earthly Branches not only represent time (such as Chou hour, Wei hour) but also correspond to directions (Chou is northeast, Wei is southwest). The deeper application of the mnemonic involves Feng Shui arrangements, such as placing Wen Chang Tower or noble images in the northeast/southwest direction in the year of Jia to enhance the energy of the Kui Yue stars.

II. Mnemonic Analysis and Star Distribution

The following expands the analysis from the dimensions of Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and star nature:

| Heavenly Stem | Corresponding Earthly Branch | Tian Kui Position | Tian Yue Position | Core Imagery | |---------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Jia, Wu, Geng | Chou, Wei | Chou Palace | Wei Palace | In the year of Jia, Wood overcomes Earth, requiring the land energy of northeast (Chou) and southwest (Wei) to resolve conflicts, receiving elder support. | | Yi, Ji | Zi, Shen | Zi Palace | Shen Palace | In the year of Yi, Wood and Water generate each other, with the water and metal energy of north (Zi) and southwest (Shen) fostering opportunities, manifesting female benefactors. | | Xin | Wu, Yin | Wu Palace | Yin Palace | In the year of Xin, Metal and Fire clash, with the fire and wood energy of south (Wu) and northeast (Yin) harmonizing conflicts, gaining recognition from authoritative figures. | | Ren, Gui | Mao, Si | Mao Palace | Si Palace | In the years of Ren and Gui, water is abundant, with the wood and fire energy of east (Mao) and southeast (Si) balancing the water flow, gaining assistance from industry newcomers. | | Bing, Ding | Hai, You | Hai Palace | You Palace | In the years of Bing and Ding, fire is abundant, with the metal and water energy of northwest (Hai) and west (You) restraining the fire, gaining support from technical benefactors. |

III. Practical Application of Kui Yue Stars

1. Natal Chart Analysis

   • Sitting Noble Facing Noble Pattern: If the natal palace is located in the Earthly Branch of the Kui Yue stars (e.g., a person born in the year of Jia with the natal palace in Chou), it signifies a lifetime of easy support from benefactors, especially during the years or months of Chou and Wei.
   • Encapsulation Pattern: Kui and Yue located on either side of the natal palace (e.g., natal palace in Chen, Kui in Mao, Yue in Si) form a "Noble Encapsulation", indicating a smooth career and crisis resolution.
   • Interaction with Main Stars: When main stars like Zi Wei and Tian Fu encounter Kui Yue, they can elevate the chart to "Prestigious Counselor"; when stars like Tian Ji and Tai Yin encounter Kui Yue, they enhance literary fortune and decision-making ability.

2. Feng Shui Arrangements

   • Direction Selection: Place yellow or Earth attribute items (such as ceramics, crystals) in the directional Earthly Branch corresponding to the year (e.g., northeast/southwest for the year of Jia) to strengthen the noble magnetic field.
   • Time Utilization: Handle important affairs or meet with benefactors during the hours of the Earthly Branch where Kui Yue stars are located (e.g., Chou hour, Wei hour) to increase success rates.
   • Item Empowerment: Wear a Kui Xing kicking the dipper pendant or place a Wen Chang Tower, especially before exams, interviews, or negotiations to activate energy.

3. Date Selection and Annual Influences

   • Major Event Date Selection: Choose auspicious days of the Earthly Branch where Kui Yue stars are located (e.g., Chou, Wei days in the year of Jia) for major events like weddings or openings to enhance noble fortune.
   • Annual Solution: If the annual cycle encounters malignant stars (e.g., Yang Ren, Tuo Luo), place items to neutralize malefic influences (e.g., Five Emperor Coins) in the Kui Yue direction to mitigate negative effects.

IV. Precautions and Taboos

1. Avoid Overreliance: Kui Yue stars primarily represent passive opportunities and need to be complemented by personal effort; they should not be solely relied upon.
2. Avoid Conflicts: The Kui Yue direction should not face toilets, trash bins, or other filthy objects, otherwise, it may attract petty people.
3. Avoid Overlapping: The Kui Yue stars should not be in the same palace; otherwise, "meeting sheep bells and empty calamities leads to disastrous years", which should be resolved through the Five Elements (e.g., placing greenery for harmonization).

The An Kui Yue Jue serves as a bridge in Zi Wei Dou Shu connecting temporal-spatial energy with personal destiny. Its essence lies in accurately locating the position and effect of the noble stars through the correspondence of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. In modern society, mastering this secret method can not only enhance interpersonal relationships and career luck but also provide insights into crises, achieving a life where "noble people come from afar". However, the essence of astrology is auxiliary; only by combining it with personal cultivation can its value be maximized.