Shokujin is the star of a stem the Day Master produces, with the same yin-yang. It stands for expression that flows out naturally and an easy-going joy in life.
| Japanese | 食神 (しょくじん) |
|---|---|
| Relation to the Day Master | The element the Day Master produces, same yin-yang |
| Keywords | Enjoyment and expression |
| In Sanmeigaku | Hōkaku |
Personality
Relaxed, you put people at ease. You truly enjoy food, play and conversation and share that joy. You dislike conflict and choose a life without strain.
Love and partnership
Having fun together matters most to you. You match well with someone who enjoys meals and outings with you and tend to build a calm, bright home.
Work and what suits you
Food, hospitality, entertainment, work with children, and expressive work such as speaking and writing. What you enjoy and keep doing becomes your talent.
When the chart has many Shokujin
With many Shokujin, you may drift toward the easy option. Small set goals turn talent into results.
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 Shokujin?
Shokujin is the star of a stem the Day Master produces, with the same yin-yang. It stands for expression that flows out naturally and an easy-going joy in life.
Where does Shokujin appear in the chart?
Seen from the Day Master (the stem of your birth day), a stem of the element the Day Master produces, same yin-yang becomes Shokujin 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 Shokujin?
With many Shokujin, you may drift toward the easy option. Small set goals turn talent into results.
What does Shokujin correspond to in Sanmeigaku?
The main star Hōkaku (鳳閣星). Both come from the element and yin-yang relationship with the day stem.