Salary Spirit (Lu Shen)
Lu Shen is an auspicious spirit meaning "salary" or "sustenance"—representing one's innate source of material comfort.
Lookup Method
Based on the Day Stem, the Lin Guan (Approaching Office) position of the stem is the Lu position:
| Stem | Lu Branch |
|---|---|
| Jia | Yin |
| Yi | Mao |
| Bing/Wu | Si |
| Ding/Ji | Wu |
| Geng | Shen |
| Xin | You |
| Ren | Hai |
| Gui | Zi |
Symbolism
- Material Comfort: Those with Lu Shen never worry about food or clothing throughout life.
- Self-Reliance: Lu represents one's own strength and ability—earning a living through personal capability.
- Good Health: Lu governs robust health and abundant energy.
Position in the Four Pillars
- Year Pillar: Good birth conditions, comfortable childhood.
- Month Pillar (Jian Lu Pattern): Self-made, building from scratch, not relying on inheritance.
- Day Branch (Zhuan Lu): Strong Day Master, good spouse conditions.
- Hour Pillar (Gui Lu): Comfortable later years, peaceful retirement.