The heavenly stems and branches of the birth hour are the time pillar in the Eight Characters (Ba Zi). What does it mean when the time pillar is a "Shangguan" (伤官)? In ancient astrological practices, the Eight Characters are arranged into four pillars based on the heavenly stems and branches of the year, month, day, and hour. The time pillar is the last one. If you want to know more about the time pillar, visit Huayi Network.

The Meaning of the Time Pillar Being Shangguan

A time pillar of Shangguan indicates that the person will be wealthy and enjoy a life full of glory.
People with a Shangguan time pillar tend to have a prosperous financial situation in their later years, making them a rich and successful person as they age.
Those with a Shangguan time pillar often face difficulties in their early years, but after some struggles and hard work, they eventually achieve success. They can enjoy a good life in their later years and live comfortably.
Individuals with a Shangguan time pillar need to put in a lot of effort throughout their lives to achieve smooth progress. If a woman has this configuration, her first child is likely to be a daughter. For men, although they may have sons, they might easily experience loss of children unless there is a wealth star present.
For individuals with a strong body and strong wealth in the chart, where no official stars appear, if there is a Shangguan in the month or time pillar, they may gain unexpected wealth through opportunities or creativity during favorable fortune years. However, if both the stem and branch of the time pillar are Shangguan and considered an enemy, there may be concerns regarding children, and the person's later years may be lonely and impoverished.

What Are the Characteristics of Someone with a Shangguan Configuration?

People with a Shangguan configuration are usually quick-witted, highly intelligent, and have a strong desire for self-expression. They are the type of people who dare to take on any task. They have clear preferences and dislike compromising or yielding to others. They often express critical opinions or show distaste towards others. Due to the imbalance between ideals and reality, they often feel frustrated and dissatisfied in many aspects. They do not like ordinary lifestyles and hate being restricted by others, which makes their interpersonal relationships very extreme. Therefore, they should choose careers that allow them to freely display their talents.
Shangguan also represents wisdom, wealth, children, and fame. People with a strong body and strong food or injury stars can become famous if they encounter favorable years. Those with strong Shangguan personalities are straightforward and may easily offend others, making them disliked by superiors. Even if they are humble, their superiors may not appreciate them, because Shangguan unconsciously weakens the official star (superiors or bosses).
【Suitable Careers for Shangguan Configuration】
Religion, astrology, lawyer, commentator, agent, medical profession, acting, technician, music, teacher, journalist, TV host, and other careers that allow free expression of eloquence and personality. The Female with a Shangguan Time Pillar
Personality: High IQ and EQ, quick thinking, strong comprehension ability, strong and honest, clear sense of right and wrong, not compromising to others, strong self-awareness, sometimes appearing self-centered.
Career: Suitable for creative jobs such as art and design, which can showcase their talent, but they may encounter disputes in collaborative professions.
Marriage: Choosing an older partner may bring more tolerance and understanding. They should focus on self-cultivation and pay attention to marriage to reduce marital conflicts.
Children: With Shangguan on the moving star, the child may leave home far away. If Shangguan is an enemy, the child may get into trouble or have health issues.

The Male with a Shangguan Time Pillar
Personality: Decisive and firm, clear goals and ideals, not easily disturbed by external factors, strong action ability, but prone to impatience, anger, and lack of patience.
Career: Suitable for careers requiring decision-making and action, such as entrepreneur or politician, but may suffer setbacks due to emotions and impulsiveness.
Relationships: Strong self-awareness and self-assertion, expecting the partner to understand and support their ideals and career. They need an equal partner, but may also face setbacks due to emotional impulsiveness.
Children: If both the stem and branch of the time pillar are Shangguan and considered an enemy, there may be concerns about children, such as being mischievous, disobedient, or sickly. If the Shangguan in the time pillar meets the robbery star, the person may have a lonely old age.