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Ruling Stars & Yearly Periods
In Vietnamese folk belief, each year a person comes under one ruling star from the Nine Luminaries and one of the eight yearly periods, based on lunar age and gender. This is a traditional practice offered for reflection and entertainment.
9 ruling stars
SunBeneficWith the Sun as your ruling star, the year shines bright: a year of recognition, smooth progress at work, and an upbeat spirit.MoonBeneficThe Moon is like gentle moonlight, bringing peace, steady prosperity, and warm relationships.JupiterBeneficJupiter carries the energy of green shoots breaking through, a year that favors learning, steady growth, and family joy.Water StarNeutralThe Water Star brings blessings and trade opportunities, but also reminds you to watch your words and be careful around water.Earth StarNeutralThe Earth Star makes the year a bit subdued, with small rumors or insincere people possible; prepare well before traveling far.Mars (Van Hon)NeutralMars (Van Hon) brings the heat of fire, a year prone to short tempers, heated words, and paperwork hassles.RahuMaleficRahu is the star of gossip, a year prone to rumors, verbal disputes, and paperwork or legal tangles.KetuMaleficKetu is the shadow star, a year prone to quiet worries, concerns about home life, and a heavy heart.VenusMaleficVenus tends to drain your finances with unplanned expenses; this is a year to keep a close eye on your wallet.
8 yearly periods
Yellow SpringsHealth and restThe Huang Quan period reminds you to put your health first; your body needs to be listened to and given more rest.Three MoundsLimbs and travelThe San Qiu period relates to your arms, legs, and getting around; this year, take extra care when traveling and exercising.Five TombsMoney and spendingThe Wu Mu period makes unexpected expenses more likely; without a clear plan, more money may go out than you expect.Heavenly StarGossip and dietThe Tian Xing period can bring gossip and paperwork disputes, and calls for more attention to your daily eating habits.Reckoning’s EndWealth and financesThe Suan Jin period calls for close attention to your finances; losses are likely if you are careless with money decisions.Sky NetMind and emotionsThe Tian Luo (Heaven's Net) period can leave you uneasy and tired, as if an invisible net were slowing everything down.Earth NetReputation and paperworkThe Di Wang (Earth's Net) period reminds you to protect your reputation and be careful with paperwork and legal procedures this year.King YamaHealth and familyThe Yan Wang period turns your attention to the health of yourself and your loved ones; this year, give your family a little more care.
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