What is Zi Wei Dou Shu?
Learn about Purple Star Astrology
Zi Wei Dou Shu (紫微斗數), also known as Purple Star Astrology, is a traditional Chinese astrological system dating back over a thousand years. It uses your birth year, month, day, and hour to create a personalized chart with twelve palaces and over a hundred stars.
The Twelve Palaces
Your chart is divided into twelve palaces (宮), each representing a different area of life: Life (命宮), Siblings, Spouse, Children, Wealth, Health, Travel, Servants, Career, Property, Fortune, and Parents. The stars in each palace influence that aspect of your life.
Major Stars
The fourteen major stars (主星) — including Zi Wei (紫微), Tian Ji (天機), and Tai Yang (太陽) — are the most influential. Their positions and interactions determine your personality, fortune, and life path.
How to Use Your Chart
Enter your birth date and time on our free calculator to generate your Purple Star Chart. Members can access the full 144 personality report. For a detailed PDF analysis, visit our shop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zi Wei Dou Shu?
- Zi Wei Dou Shu (Purple Star Astrology) is a traditional Chinese astrological system that uses your birth date and time to create a chart with twelve palaces and over a hundred stars for fortune analysis.
- How do I read my Purple Star Chart?
- Each of the twelve palaces represents a life area (career, wealth, relationships, etc.). The stars in each palace influence that aspect. Hover over palace or star names on our chart for short descriptions.
- Is the chart free?
- Yes. You can generate your Purple Star Chart for free with no signup. Members get the full 144 personality report. Custom PDF analysis is available at shop.purplestar.online.
