Miao, Wang, Li, and Xian measure how comfortably a star sits in its palace.
The same star expresses its strength differently depending on where it sits. This is called Miao-Wang-Li-Xian (廟旺利陷), or brightness, and Glowy displays it on a scale from +3 to −3.
Think of it as whether the star is at home or in someone else’s house. In a bright position, a star expresses its nature without strain. In a dim position, the same result usually takes more effort.
This star is placed where it can use its strength fully. Its natural character tends to appear directly.
This star sits comfortably and tends to do its part without strain.
This star is neither emphasized nor suppressed. Circumstance and effort make a larger difference to the result.
This position is somewhat uncomfortable for the star's full strength. The difference between smooth and difficult periods may be noticeable.
This star occupies its least comfortable position. Yet a dim star can deepen inwardly, developing endurance through sustained attention rather than outward reach.
A dim position is not simply bad. Its outward reach may be weaker, but it can grow deeper inward. Difficulty early in life can become durable experience later.
Brightness values apply only to major stars. Supporting stars have no such scale. When a star has no brightness value, the correct reading omits this layer rather than inventing one.
Enter your birth time to see the brightness of the major star in your Life Palace on the scale.
This content is for reference and entertainment, based on traditional Chinese metaphysics and astrology.