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Definition
Hong Luan is one of the Eight Characters' Shen Sha (Divine Stars and Malefic Influences), governing romance, marriage, celebrations, and childbirth. Hong Luan is determined based on the Year Branch: Zi corresponds to Mao, Chou to Yin, Yin to Chou, Mao to Zi, Chen to Hai, Si to Xu, Wu to You, Wei to Shen, Shen to Wei, You to Wu, Xu to Si, and Hai to Chen. Individuals with Hong Luan in their chart enjoy favorable romance and marriage luck; encountering a Hong Luan year often brings auspicious events such as engagement or marriage.
How to Find
Determine Hong Luan based on the Year Branch: Zi-year corresponds to Mao-branch, Chou-year to Yin-branch, Yin-year to Chou-branch, Mao-year to Zi-branch, Chen-year to Hai-branch, Si-year to Xu-branch, Wu-year to You-branch, Wei-year to Shen-branch, Shen-year to Wei-branch, You-year to Wu-branch, Xu-year to Si-branch, and Hai-year to Chen-branch.
Attributes
Combinations
Hong Luan Meets Combination
When Hong Luan meets a combination (He), romance and marriage proceed smoothly, relationships are harmonious and affectionate, and auspicious events such as marriage are likely.
Hong Luan Meets Clash
When Hong Luan meets a clash (Chong), romance and marriage encounter obstacles, emotional stability is compromised, and marital breakdown should be guarded against.
Hong Luan Paired with Tian Xi
When Hong Luan appears together with Tian Xi (Heavenly Joy), celebratory influences related to romance and marriage are amplified, and emotional life becomes especially rich and vibrant.
Examples
A person born in the Year of Zi with Mao appearing in any of the Four Pillars possesses Hong Luan in their chart, indicating favorable romance/marriage luck and increased likelihood of joyful events.
Related Terms
View all Shen Sha termsFrequently Asked Questions
What are Shen Sha?
Shen Sha are traditional markers in Bazi used to assist in analyzing fortune and misfortune.
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Based on the Day Stem: Jia/Wu look for Ox/Rat, Yi/Geng for Rat/Monkey, Bing/Ding for Pig/Rooster, Ren/Gui for Snake/Rabbit, Xin for Horse/Tiger.
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Based on Year Branch or Day Branch: Shen-Zi-Chen → You, Hai-Mao-Wei → Zi, Yin-Wu-Xu → Mao, Si-You-Chou → Wu.