Hiken is the star of a stem with the same element and yin-yang as the Day Master. It stands for the independence to see things through alone and a core that does not waver.
| Japanese | 比肩 (ひけん) |
|---|---|
| Relation to the Day Master | The same element and the same yin-yang as the Day Master |
| Keywords | Independence and your own pace |
| In Sanmeigaku | Kansaku |
Personality
You decide and act for yourself without relying on others. You are not swept along and hold your view until you are convinced. You value friends, but prefer relationships that respect each other’s ground to clinging ones.
Love and partnership
You want an equal relationship and don’t depend too much on your partner. Because you value your own pace, you last with someone who accepts time alone.
Work and what suits you
Work you can run at your own discretion, specialist roles, freelancing or your own business. In a team, clearly divided tasks bring out your best.
When the chart has many Hiken
With many Hiken in the chart, the ego is strong and rivalry comes easily. Learning to ask for help widens your luck.
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 Hiken?
Hiken is the star of a stem with the same element and yin-yang as the Day Master. It stands for the independence to see things through alone and a core that does not waver.
Where does Hiken appear in the chart?
Seen from the Day Master (the stem of your birth day), a stem of the same element and the same yin-yang as the Day Master becomes Hiken 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 Hiken?
With many Hiken in the chart, the ego is strong and rivalry comes easily. Learning to ask for help widens your luck.
What does Hiken correspond to in Sanmeigaku?
The main star Kansaku (貫索星). Both come from the element and yin-yang relationship with the day stem.