Robbery Sha

Explanation

The Robbery Sha represents the extinction position of the Five Elements, governing contention, loss, and calamity. It is one of the inauspicious stars. Those afflicted with this star are prone to having possessions seized and careers obstructed, requiring special attention to financial management and interpersonal relations. This star governs competition and contention; if the chart is weak, one is easily oppressed and plundered by others; if the chart is strong, competition exists but ultimate victory is possible. In the Year Pillar, it indicates declining ancestral property or a falling household during childhood; in the Month Pillar, career obstacles and encounters with petty people during youth; in the Day Pillar, financial disputes between spouses or a partner with plundering tendencies; in the Hour Pillar, weak offspring connections and the need to guard against financial loss in old age. The Robbery Sha is most favorable when controlled by the Officer or Seven Killings, or neutralized by the Seal, which can turn danger into safety. If the Robbery Sha appears with the Wealth Star, wealth is robbed, indicating financial loss; with the Officer Star, position is usurped, indicating obstacles in official career.

Comprehensive Characteristics

The Robbery Sha (Jie Sha) presides over calamity, financial loss, and scheming by petty people. It is a malefic star. Those who carry this star must guard against unexpected losses, robbery, and deception throughout their lives. They are susceptible to being undermined by petty people in financial and career matters. Their personalities carry a tendency toward risk-taking and speculation, making them prone to losses through greed or misplaced trust.

Practical Applications

In the Year Pillar, it indicates damage to ancestral property or early family upheaval. In the Month Pillar, it signifies financial loss in youth, career obstacles, and the need to guard against being deceived in partnerships. In the Day Pillar, it denotes turbulence in marriage and possible calamities befalling the spouse. In the Hour Pillar, it suggests difficulties for children and the need to guard against financial loss in old age. When sharing a pillar with Tian Yi or Tian De, part of its malefic nature can be neutralized.

Classical Reference

劫煞者，五行之绝地也。命中带之，主争夺损耗，需谨慎提防。(The Robbery Sha is the extinction position of the Five Elements. Those born with it should exercise caution against contention and loss.)

— 《渊海子平》(Yuan Hai Zi Ping)

Formula & Lookup Method

申子辰劫煞在巳，巳酉丑劫煞在寅，寅午戌劫煞在亥，亥卯未劫煞在申。

Check using the Year Branch or Day Branch against the Earthly Branches. Those born in Shen, Zi, or Chen years see Si; those born in Si, You, or Chou years see Yin; those born in Yin, Wu, or Xu years see Hai; those born in Hai, Mao, or Wei years see Shen.

Summary

The Robbery Sha presides over calamity and loss. Those who carry it must be cautious in financial management and friendships, staying away from speculation and adventure. When accompanied by noble and auspicious stars, its malefic nature can be resolved.