The 10 Gods (Shipshin): Analyzing Your Career and Wealth

What are the 10 Gods (Shipshin)?

In Saju, the relationship between your Day Master (You) and the other elements in your chart creates 10 distinct archetypes of energy, known as the 10 Gods (Shipshin). These aren't literal gods, but rather roles or functions that define how you interact with the world, specifically regarding wealth, career, and authority.

The Wealth Stars

Everyone wants to know about money! In Saju, wealth is represented by the element that your Day Master controls.

• Direct Wealth (Jeong-Jae): Represents stable, fixed income like a salary. It indicates a conservative, hardworking approach to money. People with strong Direct Wealth are good savers and planners.
• Indirect Wealth (Pyeon-Jae): Represents windfalls, business profits, or investment gains. It indicates a risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit. These people often aim for "big money" and dislike fixed 9-5 routines.

The Career & Authority Stars

These stars represent your ability to discipline yourself, gain status, and hold power.

• Direct Officer (Jeong-Gwan): The star of rules, reputation, and steady career. It favors government jobs, large corporations, and playing by the book.
• Seven Killings (Pyeon-Gwan): The star of charisma, crisis management, and raw power. It favors military, police, entrepreneurship, or high-pressure roles. It brings challenges but also great authority if tamed.

The Output Stars (Talent)

Output is what you produce—your creativity, speech, and skills.

• Eating God (Shik-Shin): Represents natural talent, enjoyment of life, and "food luck." It is a gentle, expressive star favored by artists and teachers.
• Hurting Officer (Sang-Gwan): Represents rebellion, wit, and innovation. It "hurts the officer" (challenges authority) but is incredibly brilliant. Favored by entertainers, critics, and revolutionaries.

Balancing Your Shipshin

A good chart isn't just about having "Wealth" stars. You need a balance.

• Weak Day Master? You need "Resource" stars to strengthen you before you can handle wealth.
• Strong Day Master? You need "Output" or "Officer" stars to channel your excessive energy productively.

Understanding your dominant stars helps you choose the right career path!