Meaning and Context
In the Ten Gods system, Power Star (官杀) represents elements that control or restrain your Day Master. Following the Five Elements controlling cycle, what controls you represents external authority, discipline, and structure in your life.
Power Star includes Direct Officer (正官, Zheng Guan) and Seven Killings (七杀, Qi Sha), each representing different types of authority and pressure.
Classical Roots
The distinction between Direct Officer and Seven Killings is based on Yin-Yang polarity:
- Direct Officer (正官): Controls Day Master with opposite polarity. Represents legitimate authority, government positions, proper career advancement, and for females, husband.
- Seven Killings (七杀): Controls Day Master with same polarity. Represents aggressive pressure, competition, unconventional power, military/martial paths, and for females, lovers or complicated relationships.
Classical texts emphasize that proper balance with Power Stars is crucial — too weak and one lacks direction; too strong and one faces overwhelming pressure.
Structure and Relationships
Power Star has important interactions with other Ten Gods:
- Wealth Stars produce Power — money supports career advancement
- Resource Stars control Power — education/support can moderate pressure
- Output Stars clash with Power — creativity may conflict with authority
- Peer Stars weaken Power effect — having support reduces external pressure
The relationship between Power Stars and Resource Stars is particularly important — Resource Stars can transform harsh Seven Killings energy into constructive authority.
How to Read It
When analyzing Power Star in a Bazi chart:
- Identify whether you have Direct Officer, Seven Killings, or both
- Assess Day Master strength — can you handle the pressure?
- Look for Resource Stars that might moderate Seven Killings
- Check for Output Stars that might create conflicts with authority
- Consider pillar positions — career timing and relationship dynamics
Luck cycles activating Power Stars often coincide with career changes, authority encounters, or relationship developments.
How It Shows Up in Yuanju
In the FateFolio Bazi tool, Power Star analysis includes:
- Identification of your Power elements based on Day Master
- Classification as Direct Officer or Seven Killings
- Assessment of pressure levels and coping resources
- Career and authority timing insights in current luck cycles
Common Misconceptions
- Seven Killings is not always negative — it can indicate drive and achievement
- Too much Direct Officer can also be limiting — excessive conformity
- Power Stars for males have different traditional associations (boss/authority, not spouse)
- Lacking Power Stars doesn't mean no career success — other paths exist