The twelve palaces
The Parents Palace: elders and support
The Parents palace covers elders, mentors and how you receive support and guidance.
What it shows
Your relationship with parents, elders and bosses
Worth keeping in mind
With elders and bosses, separating what you can influence from what is theirs reduces a lot of inner strain.
No palace is read alone. Read Parents together with the palace opposite it, Health, and the two that form its triangle, Children and Friends.
The fourteen main stars in the Parents Palace
Zi Wei in the Parents Palace
With parents, bosses or teachers you value mutual respect and proportion; when you disagree, talking as equals works better than a contest of wills.
Tian Ji in the Parents Palace
Your ties with parents and bosses tend to grow through talk and discussion; their experience gives your plans a useful safety check.
Tai Yang in the Parents Palace
Your bond with your father, elders or bosses often carries expectations and duty; saying what you need brings you closer than silent effort.
Wu Qu in the Parents Palace
With elders and bosses you tend to stick to the facts; adding thanks to your firm views makes things run more smoothly.
Tian Tong in the Parents Palace
You usually get on well with elders and are looked after by them; when they expect something, state your own choice gently and clearly.
Lian Zhen in the Parents Palace
With elders or bosses there may be clashes of principle; keeping respect while you hold your ground turns conflict into understanding.
Tian Fu in the Parents Palace
Your relationships with elders and bosses are usually stable and supportive; voicing your own ideas turns reliance into partnership.
Tai Yin in the Parents Palace
Your bond with your mother or older women in the family is often deep, and you sense elders' moods keenly; keep your own boundaries as you care for them.
Tan Lang in the Parents Palace
With elders and bosses you rely on flexibility and goodwill; keeping your promises lets them support you with confidence.
Ju Men in the Parents Palace
You and your elders or bosses may see things differently; treating disagreement as discussion rather than a fight improves the bond.
Tian Xiang in the Parents Palace
You usually get on well with elders and bosses and know when to step forward or back; beyond respect, make room for your own ideas.
Tian Liang in the Parents Palace
Your bonds with elders are often warm and deep, and you readily receive their protection and guidance.
Qi Sha in the Parents Palace
You may disagree with elders or bosses and prefer to decide for yourself; staying courteous as you hold your ground wins more support.
Po Jun in the Parents Palace
Your views often differ from your elders' or bosses', and you may want to go your own way; understanding where they come from reduces needless conflict.
A question for you
Who has guided you, and what have you chosen to carry forward?