One table determines the baseline tone of your chart. In Zi Wei Dou Shu, regardless of which major star sits in your Life Palace or how beautiful the triple-alliance configuration looks, four stars are determined the year you are born. They are called the "birth-year four transformations," determined by the Heavenly Stem of your birth year (Jia Yi Bing Ding Wu Ji Geng Xin Ren Gui), and once fixed they never change. This article, according to established standards, compiles the four-transformation stars corresponding to all Ten Heavenly Stems into a quick-reference table, and appends the core nature and common misconceptions of each transformation star, to help you stop confusing them when reading charts.
The Core Logic of the Four Transformations: Understand the Principles Before Consulting the Table
The Tan Lang Major Limit is a phase of 'desire activation' — socializing is frequent, with opportunities and risks coexisting. When it enters the Siblings Palace, it could be a golden period of massive network expansion, or a peak period of concentrated partnership disputes. Each of the four transformation stars has its own essential character. You cannot simply remember "Hua Lu is good, Hua Ji is bad" — they are just four different directions of energy.
The Essential Character of the Four Transformations
Before consulting the table, memorize the essence of the four transformations so you know how to apply them after consulting:
- Hua Lu: represents "circulation" — smooth financial channels, active interpersonal connections, dynamic financial flow. Hua Lu in a palace represents passionate and flowing energy output toward the people and affairs of that palace, but not static wealth accumulation.
- Hua Quan: represents "taking the initiative to control" — increases one's control over and decisiveness toward things. Hua Quan in a palace represents strengthened dominance and autonomy in that life dimension, but also accompanies the risk of contention and stubbornness.
- Hua Ke: represents "reputation and literary grace" — in any palace Hua Ke adds noble elegance and prestige to that palace. Hua Ke does not govern wealth but governs reputation; it is the mildest of the transformation stars.
- Hua Ji: represents "obstruction and fixation" — in any palace Hua Ji increases fixation, causing the corresponding people and affairs to be obstructed or intensely fixated upon. Hua Ji does not activate without being clashed — it only manifests events once triggered by a major cycle or annual cycle clash.
Lu Faction Analysis Sequence
The Lu faction analytical logic is: first use the triple-alliance configuration to confirm the chart's "image"then use the four transformations to read the "numbers" (specifically which palace and which life dimension are activated). After consulting the birth-year four transformations, return the transformation stars to your chart to see which palace they fall in. That palace is the life dimension activated by the birth-year energy. For a deep explanation of the complete four-transformation system, see the Complete Four-Transformation Guide.
Complete Correspondence Table for the Ten Stem Four Transformations
Complete Four Transformations comparison table for all ten heavenly stems Jiǎ through Guǐ, coveri....
The following is the standard Ten Heavenly Stem four-transformation quick-reference table. Note that the Ren stem's Hua Ke is Zuo Fu and the Geng stem's Hua Ke is Tai Yin — these are important differences between the Lu Faction and some other schools; always confirm your school version before use.
Heavenly Stem | Hua Lu | Hua Quan | Hua Ke | Hua Ji Jia(4)Lian ZhenPo JunWu QuTai YangYi(5)Tian JiTian LiangZi WeiTai YinBing(6)Tian TongTian JiWen ChangLian ZhenDing(7)Tai YinTian TongTian JiJu MenWu(8)Tan LangTai YinYou BiTian JiJi(9)Wu QuTan LangTian LiangWen QuGeng(0)Tai YangWu QuTai Yin ⚠️Tian TongXin(1)Ju MenTai YangWen QuWen ChangRen(2)Tian LiangZi WeiZuo Fu ⚠️Wu QuGui(3)Po JunJu MenTai YinTan LangItems marked with warning signs are specific to certain versions and differ from some other schools. Quick determination of birth-year Heavenly Stem: the last digit of the Western year corresponds to the Heavenly Stem's last number (e. G.1990 last digit 0 → Geng; 1985 last digit 5 → Yi). Note: Western year 10 is a Jia year. The stems cycle through each stem in sequence. One complete cycle is 10 years.
Therefore, when analyzing the Ten Stem Four-Transformation Quick Reference, the stars in the triple-alliance palaces must likewise not be ignored — they together constitute the complete pattern image.
Geng Through Gui Years: Detailed Analysis by Stem
The four-transformation combination of each Heavenly Stem has an overall character — not just the independent influence of four stars but also the interaction logic among these four stars. The following provides stem-by-stem explanation of the four-transformation baseline tone of each birth-year chart, highlighting the most important application points to be aware of.
Jia Year (Lian Zhen Lu / Po Jun Quan / Wu Qu Ke / Tai Yang Ji)
Lian Zhen Hua Lu brings romantic initiative and a taste for life's pleasures, with a heavy romantic quality. Po Jun Hua Quan has great momentum and enhanced pioneering ability but still has twists and turns. Wu Qu Hua Ke balances wealth and reputation, with a steady and attractive image. Tai Yang Hua Ji primarily obstructs interpersonal relationships and makes friction with male elders more likely, and the characteristic of a vast but hollow career is even more pronounced. The Jia year chart baseline is: both relationships and career are actively advancing, but interpersonal relationships and male benefactors are the hidden challenges. Tai Yang Hua Ji has different effects in different palaces — if in the Travel Palace, it especially requires attention to exhaustion from constant travel.
Yi Year (Tian Ji Lu / Tian Liang Quan / Zi Wei Ke / Tai Yin Ji)
Tian Ji Hua Lu brings wise flexibility and resourceful wealth-seeking. Tian Liang Hua Quan makes the elder's bearing stronger but also more likely to stand apart and have few companions. Zi Wei Hua Ke brings resounding fame and multifaceted talent. Tai Yin Hua Ji primarily damages relationships with female elders or spouses, and financial channels suffer due to emotional obstruction — female charts especially require attention. The Yi year baseline is an "intelligence-type" chart. Clear thinking, good reputation, but with unseen undercurrents in relationships and financial channels, when Tai Yin Hua Ji is in the Wealth Palace or Spouse Palace, special importance must be given.
Bing Year (Tian Tong Lu / Tian Ji Quan / Wen Chang Ke / Lian Zhen Ji)
Tian Tong Hua Lu brings an enjoyment-oriented quality and comfortable living. Tian Ji Hua Quan strengthens strategic decisiveness. Wen Chang Hua Ke favors examinations and academic endeavors, with outstanding scholarly reputation. Lian Zhen Hua Ji is what most needs attention in Bing years — Lian Zhen Hua Ji primarily brings romantic entanglements and official disputes or blood disasters, especially highly inauspicious in the Si-Hai palaces. The Bing year overall has a baseline of "comfort combined with intelligence," but the position where Lian Zhen Hua Ji falls determines the greatest potential risk zone in the chart holder's life. For best results, read alongside the Lian Zhen Four Transformations Deep Analysis.
Ding Year (Tai Yin Lu / Tian Tong Quan / Tian Ji Ke / Ju Men Ji)
Tai Yin Hua Lu brings abundant wealth, especially beneficial to women. Tian Tong Hua Quan corrects the tendency toward laziness, enabling even the fortune star to advance actively. Tian Ji Hua Ke brings a reputation for wisdom. Ju Men Hua Ji is the most troublesome — the risk of gossip, slander, and litigation increases significantly, and stomach-spleen problems also require attention. The Ding year baseline tends toward "good wealth foundation but frequent verbal disputes". The palace where Ju Men Hua Ji falls determines which interpersonal dimension is most likely to cause trouble.
Wu Year (Tan Lang Lu / Tai Yin Quan / You Bi Ke / Tian Ji Ji)
Tan Lang Hua Lu brings multifaceted talents, wide social connections, increased romantic energy, and obvious speculative wealth characteristics. Tai Yin Hua Quan strengthens financial control ability, beneficial for real estate investment. You Bi Hua Ke primarily brings hidden benefactors who provide unseen assistance. Tian Ji Hua Ji brings many twists and turns. Plans are difficult to implement and tend to cause mental stress and insomnia. Wu year is a relatively "dynamic" four-transformation combination: on one hand, talent is outstanding and social connections are wide. On the other hand, plans easily change midway. Those with Tian Ji Hua Ji in the Career Palace need to pay special attention to the frustration of strategies being difficult to execute. For more on Tan Lang four transformations, see the Complete Tan Lang Four Transformations Analysis.
Therefore, when interpreting the Ten Stem Four-Transformation Quick Reference, the stars in the triple alliance must be examined simultaneously — looking at just one palace will miss important information.
Ji Year (Wu Qu Lu / Tan Lang Quan / Tian Liang Ke / Wen Qu Ji)
Wu Qu Hua Lu brings abundant income — the combination with the strongest legitimate wealth among all ten stems. However, theory indicates that Ji year Wu Qu Hua Lu necessarily accompanies Wen Qu Hua Ji, with good fortune concealing misfortune. Financial overextension easily occurs. The remedy is to immediately invest in real estate after income comes in. Tan Lang Hua Quan strengthens career ambition and drive. Tian Liang Hua Ke brings reputation to its peak, but you must be careful of overexposure. The Ji year baseline is "prosperous wealth and reputation but hidden damage to written documents and eloquence" — any contracts and written documents require extra caution.
Geng Through Gui Years: In-Depth Analysis by Heavenly Stem
The last four Heavenly Stems each have a distinctive personality baseline, with Geng and Ren having Lu Faction special versions that particularly need to be remembered. The following provides stem-by-stem explanation and the most common application pitfalls.
Geng Year (Tai Yang Lu / Wu Qu Quan / Tai Yin Ke / Tian Tong Ji)
Tai Yang Hua Lu brings great fame and wealth that follows fame. Wu Qu Hua Quan has the strongest decisiveness and excellent financial management ability. Tai Yin Hua Ke primarily brings a talented woman's image with a clean financial path (warning: Geng stem Hua Ke is Tai Yin, not Wu Qu — confirm your school before use). Tian Tong Hua Ji is the fortune star transformed with Ji, primarily obstructing enjoyment and causing romantic difficulties, but Tian Tong itself has a Ji-relieving force, so Geng stem Hua Ji inflicts relatively lighter harm. The Geng year baseline is a pattern of "fame first, wealth follows" — Tai Yang Hua Lu in different palaces brings different levels of social visibility. Those born in 19902000and 1980 all carry a Geng year chart.
Xin Year (Ju Men Lu / Tai Yang Quan / Wen Qu Ke / Wen Chang Ji)
Ju Men Hua Lu brings outstanding eloquence that resolves disputes and generates wealth through verbal skills. Tai Yang Hua Quan strengthens masculine power, with prominent status and proactive initiative. Wen Qu Hua Ke brings renown for artistic talent, with charm in relationships. Wen Chang Hua Ji primarily makes examinations unfavorable and deserves close attention to written documents and contracts — the risk of being implicated by being a guarantor is high. The Xin year baseline is "using speech as one's trade, talent and art prominent", but all signed documents are a minefield. Those in public relations, speaking, brokerage, or law with Xin year charts are naturally suited, but any act of signing or stamping requires careful consideration.
Ren Year (Tian Liang Lu / Zi Wei Quan / Zuo Fu Ke / Wu Qu Ji)
Tian Liang Hua Lu brings good fortune through benefactor patronage — turning misfortune into fortune and many benefactors, primarily bringing elder-generated financial blessings. Zi Wei Hua Quan has the strongest leadership ability, but requires the support of one hundred officials gathering in court. Otherwise one stands proud and alone. Zuo Fu Hua Ke receives assistance from benefactors (warning: Ren stem Hua Ke is Zuo Fu, not Wen Qu). Wu Qu Hua Ji brings the heaviest financial loss, with many financial disputes and a need to be attentive to surgical or injury risks. The Ren year baseline is "having patronage and leadership stature, but the treasury has hidden vulnerabilities". Tian Liang's patronage can withstand the financial impact brought by Wu Qu Hua Ji, but careful financial management is still necessary. Those born in 1952, 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992, and 2002 all carry Ren year charts. For more Wu Qu four-transformation applications, see the Complete Wu Qu Four Transformations Analysis.
Gui Year (Po Jun Lu / Ju Men Quan / Tai Yin Ke / Tan Lang Ji)
Po Jun Hua Lu brings successful reform — gaining benefit through change, with wealth found in reform and rebuilding. Ju Men Hua Quan brings strong competitiveness and forceful speech. Tai Yin Hua Ke brings overflowing talent but Gui year individuals find fame difficult to sustain. Tan Lang Hua Ji brings indulgence in pleasure and romantic misfortune — if without malefics causing a clash, the degree of harm is relatively mild, but falling in a weak position and meeting malefics is highly inauspicious. The Gui year baseline is "finding opportunities in change and reform, but desire is the greatest enemy". The palace where Tan Lang Hua Ji falls determines which life dimension the chart holder is most likely to be harmed by desire.
Because of the mutual reflection relationship between the Ten Stem Four-Transformation Quick Reference and the opposite palaces, looking at only one palace will often miss important information.
Three Steps for Reading the Table: How to Apply the Table to Your Own Chart
The quick-reference table is only a starting point — the real work is returning the four transformation stars found to your own chart and finding which palace each falls in. The following are the most direct operational steps:
Confirm the Birth-Year Heavenly Stem
The last digit of the Western year corresponds to the Heavenly Stem's last number (4=Jia, 5=Yi, 6=Bing, 7=Ding, 8=Wu, 9=Ji, 0=Geng, 1=Xin, 2=Ren, 3=Gui). For example, 1987's last digit is 7, Heavenly Stem is Ding; 2000's last digit is 0, Heavenly Stem is Geng.
Consult the Table for the Four Transformation Stars
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