In the Zi Wei Dou Shu system, Qi Sha (Seven Killings) belongs to Geng Metal, representing the general star—pioneering, change, solitude, and decisiveness. When Qi Sha sits alone in the Life Palace at Temple Prosperity (Si or Wu palace), the native possesses tremendous drive, exceptional execution ability, and leadership talent, but also experiences dramatic life fluctuations and wandering.
I. Water Two Ju and the Special Relationship with Qi Sha
This chart is a Water Two Ju structure, with Life Palace in Si (or Wu) and Qi Sha sitting there. Water Two Ju features "water flows downward, wisdom circulates"—the native thinks quickly and excels at adaptation. Qi Sha (Metal) generates Water; the Life Palace Qi Sha transforms energy to feed Wealth Palace Tian Fu (Earth). Tian Fu sits at Temple in Wealth Palace, indicating stable wealth accumulation—a "dynamic nurturing static" structure: through Qi Sha's pioneering changes, one ultimately arrives at Tian Fu's stable guardianship.
Travel Palace Tan Lang (Greedy Wolf) Prosperous forms two of the "Sha Po Lang" trio with Life Palace Qi Sha in opposition. This indicates a life of hard work and travel, with great opportunities for development away from home—suitable for careers involving relocation, overseas development, or frequent business travel.
II. Three Sides Four Directions and Auxiliary Stars
Mental Palace Zi Wei at Temple: Zi Wei is the Emperor star. Sitting at Temple in Mental Palace, it indicates grand inner aspirations, blessed later years, rich spiritual world, and nobleman assistance.
Career Palace Tian Xiang at Temple: Tian Xiang is the Seal/Resource star. At Temple in Career Palace, it indicates smooth official/bureaucratic path, suitable for management, administration, or advisory roles with superior support.
Wealth Palace Tian Fu at Temple: Tian Fu is the Treasury star. Guarding Wealth Palace at Temple indicates stable direct wealth, suitable for long-term investment, real estate, institutional finance—not speculation.
Spouse Palace Tai Yang Fallen: Tai Yang fallen in Spouse Palace indicates thin spouse affinity, or spouse with strong personality/health issues. Marriage requires tolerance and protection; late marriage advised.
III. Major Period Progression and Life Key Nodes
Age 0-9 Life Palace Period (Qi Sha Temple Prosperity): Early independence and precocity; family changes or strict parental discipline.
Age 10-19 Siblings Period (Tian Ji Prosperous): Academic period with many changes; active thinking; suitable for STEM or technical specialization.
Age 20-29 Spouse Period (Tai Yang Fallen): Early career pressure; complex interpersonal relationships; emotional turbulence; guard against partnership deception.
Age 30-39 Children Period (Wu Qu Prosperous): First career peak. Wu Qu is a wealth star; Children Palace Wu Qu prosperous aspects Wealth Palace Tian Fu—strong windfall luck; entrepreneurship or job change opportunities abound; suitable for proactive action.
Age 40-49 Wealth Period (Tian Fu Temple): Golden wealth accumulation period. Tian Fu at Temple guarding Wealth—stable direct wealth growth; property investment yields well; career stabilizes.
Age 50-59 Health Period (Tai Yin Prosperous): Watch kidney, urinary, gynecological/prostate health; thinner mother affinity; nurture body and mind.
Age 60-69 Travel Period (Tan Lang Prosperous): Late years still bring travel opportunities, or children abroad; rich colorful life enjoying family bliss.
IV. Modern Psychological and Career Guidance
Qi Sha Life Palace natives' core psychological drive is "mastering uncertainty." You seek order in chaos, build territory in flux. Water Two Ju grants exceptional adaptability, allowing you to excel in rapidly changing industries (tech, finance, project management, military/police/fire, entrepreneurship).
Pitfall Avoidance: Qi Sha most fears "stuck in an ivory tower doing repetitive work." When major periods flow to static palaces like Health or Parents, don't force advancement—pivot to inner cultivation, learning, asset allocation. Spouse Palace Tai Yang fallen: choose a mature, tolerant partner with independent career; maintaining appropriate distance after marriage paradoxically ensures longevity.