Shōkan is the star of a stem the Day Master produces, with the opposite yin-yang. It stands for keen sensitivity, a critical eye and a delicate wish for perfection.
| Japanese | 傷官 (しょうかん) |
|---|---|
| Relation to the Day Master | The element the Day Master produces, opposite yin-yang |
| Keywords | Sensitivity and sharpness |
| In Sanmeigaku | Chōjo |
Personality
Quick-witted, you spot flaws and contradictions at once. Your sense of beauty is high and your talent shines in art or technical fields. Sensitive, you are easily hurt and may say what you think too readily.
Love and partnership
Your ideals are high and you notice every detail of a partner. You build deep bonds with someone who shares your sensibility and recognises your talent.
Work and what suits you
Art, design, research, technical and critical work, anything that hones sensitivity and expertise. The stronger your standards, the better your work.
When the chart has many Shōkan
With many Shōkan, words can turn sharp. Softening before you speak is the key to using your gift.
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 Shōkan?
Shōkan is the star of a stem the Day Master produces, with the opposite yin-yang. It stands for keen sensitivity, a critical eye and a delicate wish for perfection.
Where does Shōkan appear in the chart?
Seen from the Day Master (the stem of your birth day), a stem of the element the Day Master produces, opposite yin-yang becomes Shōkan 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 Shōkan?
With many Shōkan, words can turn sharp. Softening before you speak is the key to using your gift.
What does Shōkan correspond to in Sanmeigaku?
The main star Chōjo (調舒星). Both come from the element and yin-yang relationship with the day stem.