Lonely Star (Gu Chen)
Gu Chen represents loneliness—governing marital difficulties for men and solitary temperament.
Lookup Method
Based on Year Branch:
| Year Branch | Gu Chen |
|---|---|
| Hai, Zi, Chou | Yin |
| Yin, Mao, Chen | Si |
| Si, Wu, Wei | Shen |
| Shen, You, Xu | Hai |
Symbolism
- Loneliness: Solitary temperament, poor at socializing.
- Harm to Wife (for men): Marital difficulties, wife often ill or divorced.
- Thin Family Ties: Distant relationships with parents, siblings, spouse.
- Independence (positive view): Highly independent, self-reliant.
Gu Chen and Gua Su
- Men fear Gu Chen: Greater impact on men.
- Women fear Gua Su: Greater impact on women.
- Both present: Loneliness intensified.