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Purple Star Astrology

Zi Wei Dou Shu (紫微斗數), also known as Purple Star Astrology or Emperor Astrology, is a system of astrology that originated in China. It is based on the Chinese Five Elements theory and uses a person's birth date and time to analyze their destiny, personality traits, and future prospects. There are different schools of Purple Star Astrology who use different techniques such as Si Hua or San He. Si Hua (四化) is a technique in the Zi Wei Dou Shu (紫微斗數) system of Chinese astrology that is used to interpret a person's destiny and predict future events. The term "Si Hua" literally means "Four Transformations" and refers to the four major phases or stages of a person's life, which are represented by different stars in the Zi Wei Dou Shu chart.
The four Si Hua stars are:
Birth Si Hua (命宮四化): This star represents a person's inherent talents and potential at birth, as well as their early childhood and family environment.
Luck Si Hua (運宮四化): This star represents a person's luck and fortune throughout their life, as well as major events and turning points.
Wealth Si Hua (財帛四化): This star represents a person's financial situation and prosperity, as well a