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An Tai Fu Feng Gao Formula

A core method in Zi Wei Dou Shu for determining the positions of the stars Tai Fu and Feng Gao

Updated: 2025-04-23

An Tai Fu Feng Gao Jue: The "Noble Code" in Purple Star Astrology

1. Star Placement Formula Explanation
"Tai Fu starts at Wu (午) and moves clockwise with the birth time; Feng Gao starts at Yin (寅) and moves counterclockwise with the birth time."
These two formulas are the core methods to determine the positions of the Tai Fu Star and Feng Gao Star in Purple Star Astrology:

  • Tai Fu Star: Begins at the Wu (午) palace, counting clockwise to the corresponding palace based on the birth time.
    • Example: For someone born at Zi (子) time, Tai Fu is in Wu (午) palace; for Chou (丑) time, it is in Wei (未) palace, etc.
  • Feng Gao Star: Begins at the Yin (寅) palace, counting counterclockwise to the corresponding palace based on the birth time.
    • Example: For someone born at Zi (子) time, Feng Gao is in Yin (寅) palace; for Chou (丑) time, it is in Chou (丑) palace, etc.

Core Logic: Tai Fu and Feng Gao symbolize "Yang Earth" and "Yin Earth," representing the balance between "inner nobility" and "outer honor." Tai Fu’s clockwise movement (Yang activity) signifies proactive pursuit of opportunities, while Feng Gao’s counterclockwise movement (Yin stillness) signifies passive reception of honor, forming a closed loop of "noble energy."

2. The Essence of Tai Fu and Feng Gao Stars

  • Tai Fu Star (Yang Earth)

    • Energy Attribute: Represents "behind-the-scenes support" and "hidden resources," akin to the "shadow assistant" of the Zuo Fu Star.
    • Key Functions:
      • Enhances professional authority, suitable for academic and managerial roles.
      • Provides guidance from nobles in critical moments, avoiding major mistakes.
      • When conjoined with auspicious stars (Wen Chang, Wen Qu), signifies "long accumulation leading to sudden breakthrough."
    • Negative Effects: If conjoined with malefic stars (Qing Yang, Tuo La), may lose independence due to excessive reliance on others.
  • Feng Gao Star (Yin Earth)

    • Energy Attribute: Represents "overt honor" and "official recognition," akin to the "medal" of the You Bi Star.
    • Key Functions:
      • Strong exam luck, suitable for civil service exams and professional certifications.
      • Likely to be recognized by leaders in the workplace, ideal for state-owned enterprises and public institutions.
      • When conjoined with peach blossom stars (Hong Luan, Tian Xi), gains honor through social connections.
    • Negative Effects: If conjoined with malefic stars (Huo Xing, Ling Xing), may attract controversy due to empty fame.

3. Synergistic Effects of Tai Fu and Feng Gao

  • Chart Patterns

    • Tai Fu + Feng Gao in the Life Palace:
      • Lucky: Receives noble support throughout life, suitable for professions requiring authority (lawyer, doctor).
      • Inauspicious: If conjoined with empty stars, signifies superficial glory with hidden waste.
    • Tai Fu in Wealth Palace + Feng Gao in Career Palace:
      • Signifies "nurturing fame with wealth," suitable for investing in cultural and educational industries.
  • Major Cycles and Annual运势

    • Tai Fu Hua Lu (Noble Blessing): Likely to gain informal industry recognition (client referrals, peer praise) in that year.
    • Feng Gao Hua Quan (Noble Authority): Indicates workplace promotion or official awards, but beware of envy from others.
  • Industry Suitability

    • Tai Fu-Dominated: Fields requiring network accumulation, such as research, think tanks, and consulting.
    • Feng Gao-Dominated: Professions requiring official certification, such as civil service, teaching, and media.

4. Practical Application Strategies

  • Noble Directions

    • Tai Fu Direction: Based on the palace of Tai Fu, focus on the corresponding real-world direction (e.g., south for Wu palace).
    • Feng Gao Direction: Focus on the opposite palace of Feng Gao’s location (e.g., Shen palace for Yin palace).
  • Item Enhancement

    • Tai Fu: Wear yellow crystals (topaz, citrine) to enhance noble connections.
    • Feng Gao: Wear metal accessories (gold, silver) to boost authority.
  • Taboo Solutions

    • Tai Fu with Empty Stars: Actively build networks by participating in industry forums and academic conferences.
    • Feng Gao with Malefic Stars: Avoid excessive public boasting; maintain a low profile.

5. Deep Philosophy and Modern Insights

  • Energy Balance
    Tai Fu and Feng Gao embody the wisdom of "internal cultivation and external manifestation":

    • Tai Fu: Represents "quiet accumulation," requiring continuous effort to enhance inner value.
    • Feng Gao: Represents "timely display," seizing opportunities to gain recognition at critical moments.
  • Dynamic Application
    In modern society, their roles are amplified:

    • Tai Fu: Suitable for building personal brands through social media and community operations.
    • Feng Gao: Ideal for enhancing competitiveness by obtaining industry certifications (CPA, PMP).
  • Mind Cultivation

    • Tai Fu: Cultivate an "altruistic mindset" by actively helping others to accumulate good karma.
    • Feng Gao: Maintain humility to avoid being carried away by honor.

Conclusion
An Tai Fu Feng Gao Jue is a core tool in Purple Star Astrology to unlock "noble energy," activating latent networks and opportunities through temporal coordinates (birth time). In practice, integrate Tai Fu’s "hidden resources" with Feng Gao’s "overt honor," balancing inner cultivation and external expression. For example, a researcher with Tai Fu in the Life Palace can accelerate academic status by publishing papers (Feng Gao) and networking (Tai Fu). Mastering this secret allows敏锐 capture of opportunities in complex social networks, achieving the life realm of "noble assistance and顺势而为."