Zi Wei Dou Shu: Hua Lu in the 12 palaces

Hua Lu is the "Lu" of the Four Transformations: affinity, ease, benefit and flow. Wherever your birth-year Lu lands, that area of life is where goodwill, opportunity and reward come to you more readily.

What Hua Lu is

Lu is often called the wealth transformation, but it is closer to affinity: with people, with chances, with money. Lu also means flow, and what comes quickly can go quickly, so the palace holding Lu is where things come to you easily, not necessarily where you keep them.

To read Lu, first see which palace it sits in (what comes to you), then the opposite palace (who else benefits), and finally which star carries it: Wu Qu with Lu leans toward hard cash, Tian Tong toward contentment and enjoyment, Lian Zhen toward charm and social skill.

The ten-stem Hua Lu table

Your birth-year Hua Lu is set by the heavenly stem of your birth year. We follow the Four Transformations table of the Complete Book of Zi Wei Dou Shu.

Year stemBirth year ends inStar that takes LuThe flavor of Lu it brings
Jia years4Lian ZhenCharm and social skill open doors; romance runs high too.
Yi years5Tian JiIdeas and change bring openings.
Bing years6Tian TongHarmony and enjoyment: the Lu that feels most like good fortune.
Ding years7Tai YinPatience and steady accumulation, with a bond to money and home.
Wu years8Tan LangSocializing and talent bring chances, and desires grow with them.
Ji years9Wu QuHard cash and getting things done: the most tangible Lu.
Geng years0Tai YangGiving and visibility pay you back.
Xin years1Ju MenEloquence and expertise bring openings.
Ren years2Tian LiangShelter and care; the old texts warn that gain can stir up disputes.
Gui years3Po JunChange and new ventures open a fresh chapter.

Zi Wei Dou Shu changes year on Lunar New Year’s Day, so if you were born in January or February, check your lunar year first. The year stem follows the last digit of the Western year (1984 and 1994, for example, are Jia years).

Hua Lu in each palace

Each of the eleven palaces below has its own full page. The Health Palace is traditionally read for physical constitution; we do not give health readings, so it is not included.

Hua Lu in the Life PalaceWell liked, many openings, easygoing Hua Lu in the Siblings PalaceGood ties with peers who help each other Hua Lu in the Spouse PalaceLove comes easily; a partner who helps Hua Lu in the Children PalaceClose to the next generation; your work finds fans Hua Lu in the Wealth PalacePlenty of ways to earn; money moves fast Hua Lu in the Travel PalaceWelcome wherever you go Hua Lu in the Friends PalaceGood friends; your network opens doors Hua Lu in the Career PalaceWork flows; plenty of chances to shine Hua Lu in the Property PalaceA settled home; easier to build up Hua Lu in the Mind PalaceEasy to please; knows how to enjoy life Hua Lu in the Parents PalaceClose to elders; often looked after

What we measured: where Hua Lu lands

Hua Lu spreads fairly evenly over the twelve palaces, and no palace is especially rare; the most common Hua Lu star in each palace simply follows the spread of year stems.

PalaceShareMost common stars
Life Palace9.1%Tian Ji (13.5%), Tian Liang (11.1%)
Siblings Palace8.8%Tian Liang (11.7%), Tai Yang (11.6%)
Spouse Palace8.1%Tai Yang (13.1%), Po Jun (11.9%)
Children Palace8.1%Ju Men (12.2%), Tai Yang (12.1%)
Wealth Palace8.0%Po Jun (13.3%), Lian Zhen (11.5%)
Travel Palace7.8%Tian Liang (12.1%), Lian Zhen (11.4%)
Friends Palace8.2%Lian Zhen (12.3%), Ju Men (12.0%)
Career Palace7.9%Lian Zhen (12.9%), Tian Liang (10.9%)
Property Palace8.2%Lian Zhen (11.5%), Tian Ji (11.4%)
Mind Palace8.7%Tian Ji (11.8%), Tai Yang (11.4%)
Parents Palace8.7%Lian Zhen (12.2%), Tian Liang (11.7%)
Health Palace (not read on this site)8.3%Po Jun (12.8%), Ju Men (12.1%)

How we counted: our engine cast one Zi Wei chart for every day from 1960 to 2005, with the birth hour drawn by a fixed-seed random sample, 16,802 charts in all. This shows how chart structures are distributed; it says nothing about anyone’s fortunes.

Birth-year, decade and annual Hua Lu

This series is about the birth-year Hua Lu, the backdrop for your whole life. Each ten-year decade and each single year also has its own set of Four Transformations, which carry Hua Lu into different palaces at different times. To see the layers for a given year, switch years in our free Zi Wei chart.

Myth: the palace with Lu is always a good one.

Lu is a plus, not a guarantee. The major stars in that palace, their brightness, any difficult stars and how you use it all matter just as much.

Myth: Lu means money.

Lu is closer to affinity and flow. Lu in the Wealth Palace means more earning chances; in other palaces it means ease with people, love, work and so on.

A straight word: Hua Lu is a plus, not a promise

Hua Lu shows where affinity, ease and flow gather in your life. It is a tendency, not a guaranteed outcome. We do not predict marriage, children, parents’ fortunes, wealth or health, and we do not read the Health Palace. Everything on this site is for reference and entertainment and is not investment, financial or real estate advice.

Find out which palace holds your Hua Lu

Enter your date of birth and birth time to cast your chart. The solid Lu, Quan, Ke and Ji markers on the chart are your birth-year Four Transformations; tap a palace to jump straight to its page in this series.

Hua Lu in the 12 palaces: FAQ

What does Hua Lu mean?

Hua Lu is one of the Four Transformations of Zi Wei Dou Shu and stands for affinity, ease and flow. Wherever your birth-year Hua Lu lands, that area of life is where this force gathers.

Which star is my Hua Lu?

It depends on the heavenly stem of your birth year: Jia, Lian Zhen; Yi, Tian Ji; Bing, Tian Tong; Ding, Tai Yin; Wu, Tan Lang; Ji, Wu Qu; Geng, Tai Yang; Xin, Ju Men; Ren, Tian Liang; Gui, Po Jun. Zi Wei Dou Shu changes year on Lunar New Year’s Day.

Which palace is best for Hua Lu?

There is no single best. The palace only tells you where your affinity, ease and flow gather; the major stars there, their brightness and how you use it matter just as much.

Why is there no page for Hua Lu in the Health Palace?

The Health Palace is traditionally read for physical constitution and health. We do not give health readings, so it is not included. For health questions, please consult a medical professional.