A pure soul who masters things with no greed
The meaning, personality, love life and work of Tenkyoku, one of the twelve subordinate stars that sit on the left shoulder and both feet of the Sanmeigaku body star chart, and how it shows in each period of life. Keywords: purity and selflessness.
Tenkyoku is compared to the dead, free from worldly desire. It has a purity untouched by gain or vanity and the power to master one thing deeply.
| Japanese | 天極星 (てんきょくせい) |
|---|---|
| Life image | The dead |
| Energy score | 2 points (11 of 12) |
| Energy group | Gentle |
| In Four Pillars | Shi (死) |
Personality
You are selfless and honest and dislike calculated games. You look for the essence of things and dig deep into whatever interests you. You may seem unworldly, but that is why people trust you.
Strengths and things to watch
Your strong points are purity, a spirit of inquiry and honesty.
Careless of practical gain, you may take on thankless roles. Checking money and contracts with someone you trust keeps you safe.
Love and partnership
You love single-mindedly, without calculation. You care more about a meeting of hearts than titles or income, and tend to bond with someone you can connect with deeply.
Work and what suits you
Research, technical work, religion or philosophy, and crafts, paths of mastering one thing. Meaningful work brings out your strength more than quick profit.
Tenkyoku in each period of life
The twelve subordinate stars sit in three places on the body star chart, and each place stands for a period of life. Where Tenkyoku sits changes when its nature shows most.
| Position | Period | With Tenkyoku here |
|---|---|---|
| Left shoulder | Early life (up to about 30) | Open and free of greed, you tend to lose yourself only in what you love. |
| Left foot | Middle life (about 30 to 60) | You deepen your speciality and become someone respected in your field. |
| Right foot | Later life (from about 60) | Free of desire, you can enjoy a calm, spiritually rich later life. |
A star of small energy (a “gentle” star). Its worldly force is modest, so it works through sensitivity and the help of others. The other stars in this group are Tenpō, Ten’in, Tenko (天胡), Tenchi. Adding up the scores of your three stars gives a rough idea of the energy of your whole life.
Enter your date of birth to see the three subordinate stars and the central star of your body star chart: Sanmeigaku reading.
The other subordinate stars
For all twelve, see the twelve subordinate stars; for the five stars on the cross, the ten main stars; for the chart itself, how to read the body star chart. These are general tendencies; a real reading combines all three stars with the main stars.
FAQ
What kind of star is Tenkyoku?
Tenkyoku is compared to the dead, free from worldly desire. It has a purity untouched by gain or vanity and the power to master one thing deeply.
What does Tenkyoku correspond to in Four Pillars?
The twelve-stage “Shi” (死). Both describe the momentum of the day stem in twelve steps compared to a human life.
How much energy does Tenkyoku have?
2 points, the 11th largest of the twelve subordinate stars. A star of small energy (a “gentle” star). Its worldly force is modest, so it works through sensitivity and the help of others.
What changes with its position?
The position sets the period of life when its nature shows most: the left shoulder for early life (up to about 30), the left foot for middle life (about 30 to 60) and the right foot for later life (from about 60).