Henkan is the star of a stem that controls the Day Master, with the same yin-yang. It stands for the drive to charge at difficulties and quick decisions. It is also called Shichisatsu (Seven Killings).
| Japanese | 偏官 (へんかん) |
|---|---|
| Relation to the Day Master | The element that controls the Day Master, same yin-yang |
| Keywords | Action and decision |
| In Sanmeigaku | Shaki |
Personality
Impatient, you move before you think. Your sense of justice is strong and you can’t leave people in trouble. You shine under pressure and are strong in a contest, though quick-tempered.
Love and partnership
You act fast when you fall for someone and love moves quickly. Your reliability is your charm, and you do well with someone you want to protect.
Work and what suits you
Sport, police or firefighting, field command and work that needs speed. Tough cases fire you up.
When the chart has many Henkan
With many Henkan, you may push yourself too hard. Treat rest as part of the job and your strength lasts.
Enter your date of birth to see the Ten Gods and twelve stages of your chart: Four Pillars chart.
The other Ten Gods
For all ten, see the Ten Gods; for the stages of each pillar, the twelve stages. These are general tendencies; a real reading weighs the balance of the whole chart.
FAQ
What kind of star is Henkan?
Henkan is the star of a stem that controls the Day Master, with the same yin-yang. It stands for the drive to charge at difficulties and quick decisions. It is also called Shichisatsu (Seven Killings).
Where does Henkan appear in the chart?
Seen from the Day Master (the stem of your birth day), a stem of the element that controls the Day Master, same yin-yang becomes Henkan when it appears in the year, month or hour pillar or among the hidden stems. The star from the month pillar’s hidden stem counts most for your character.
What if the chart has many Henkan?
With many Henkan, you may push yourself too hard. Treat rest as part of the job and your strength lasts.
What does Henkan correspond to in Sanmeigaku?
The main star Shaki (車騎星). Both come from the element and yin-yang relationship with the day stem.