On the Golden Chariot

Original Text

舆者，车也，金者，贵之义也，譬之君子居官得禄，须坐车以载之。故金舆常居禄前二辰，如甲子人禄在寅，辰为金舆是也。此煞乃禄命之旄旗，三才之节钺，主人性柔貌愿，举止温克，妇人逢之，不富即贵；男子得之，多妻妾，阴福相扶持，生日、生时遇之为佳，骨肉平生安泰，得贤妻妾，子孙茂盛。如皇族多带此煞，常格得之，身在无气中生，主作赘。紫虚局云：「禄前二辰号金舆，遇此之人福最殊。偏主聪明多富贵，一生清泰亦无虞。」

Interpretation

The "carrier" refers to a vehicle, and "gold" implies nobility. It's like a gentleman who, when holding an official position and receiving a salary, needs a carriage to carry his wealth. Therefore, the "Golden Chariot" is always two celestial stems ahead of the position of one's official salary. For example, for a person born in the year of Jiazi, the official salary is in the position of Yin, and the position of Chen is the Golden Chariot. This astrological sign is like the banner of one's official fortune and the symbol of power in the three realms. People with this sign are gentle - natured and good - looking, with gentle and composed manners. If a woman has this sign, she will either be wealthy or noble. If a man has it, he will have many wives and concubines and be supported by hidden blessings. It is especially good if this sign appears on one's birth date or birth time. Such a person will have a peaceful life for themselves and their relatives, get a virtuous wife or husband, and have many descendants. Many members of the royal family have this sign. If an ordinary person has it but is born in a time of weak qi, it means he will become a son - in - law. The Zixu Astrological System says: "Two celestial stems ahead of the official salary is called the Golden Chariot. Those who encounter this sign have the most extraordinary fortune. It especially makes people intelligent and wealthy, and they will have a peaceful and worry - free life throughout."