Detailed Analysis of Horse Star
Horse Star (Ma Xing), or "Post Horse" (Yi Ma). It is a type of spirit (Shen Sha), governing change, rushing, and long-distance travel.
Calculation Method
Based on the Hour Branch (or Day Branch):
- Shen, Zi, Chen Days/Hours: Horse at Yin.
- Yin, Wu, Xu Days/Hours: Horse at Shen.
- Si, You, Chou Days/Hours: Horse at Hai.
- Hai, Mao, Wei Days/Hours: Horse at Si.
Symbolism and Application
- Symbolism: Going abroad, business trips, tourism, moving, changing jobs, vehicles, speed.
- Fortune:
- Focus (Yong Shen) with Horse Star: Wants to move, or things progress quickly.
- Horse Star clashed (e.g., Yin-Shen clash): Moves even more violently, called "Horse with Sword".
- Horse Star in Void: Wants to move but cannot, or a wasted trip.
- Predicting lost persons: If with Horse Star, they have gone far.