Dragon Pool (龍池)
A literary and talent star symbolizing eloquence, artistic refinement, and graceful expression. It works in harmony with Phoenix Pavilion (鳳閣), often indicating the birth of beauty and talent through articulate form.
What is Dragon Pool?
Dragon Pool (龍池) represents deep intellect and refined literary or artistic potential. It reflects the “hidden pool of the dragon,” symbolizing talent that surfaces through harmony, grace, and scholarly rhythm.
Appears in DS1 auspicious listings and is paired with Phoenix Pavilion (鳳閣).
How to Derive (龍池)
Rule: Use the Year Branch (年支) as the key. Match it to the target branch below. If any of the Four Pillars (Year / Month / Day / Hour) equals that target branch, Dragon Pool is present.
| Year Branch (年支) | 龍池 appears when any pillar contains… |
|---|---|
| 子 Rat | 辰 Dragon |
| 丑 Ox | 巳 Snake |
| 寅 Tiger | 午 Horse |
| 卯 Rabbit | 未 Goat |
| 辰 Dragon | 申 Monkey |
| 巳 Snake | 酉 Rooster |
| 午 Horse | 戌 Dog |
| 未 Goat | 亥 Pig |
| 申 Monkey | 子 Rat |
| 酉 Rooster | 丑 Ox |
| 戌 Dog | 寅 Tiger |
| 亥 Pig | 卯 Rabbit |
Classical Source: 「龍池從辰宮起子，順至本生年支安之」
Translation: “Dragon Pool begins from the Palace of Chen (辰), placing Rat (子) first, and continues sequentially until it reaches the native’s own Year Branch.” — This means the pattern starts from 辰 → 巳 → 午 → 未 → 申 → 酉 → 戌 → 亥 → 子 → 丑 → 寅 → 卯, then repeats cyclically.
Interpretations (Natal & Annual)
- Artistic Depth: Natural creativity that matures through refinement.
- Scholarly Grace: Harmonizes intellect with beauty and rhythm.
- Talent Emergence: Hidden skills become visible under recognition cycles.
- Balanced Eloquence: Gentle but persuasive expression.
When Dragon Pool Helps
- Creative Launches: Publishing, performance, artistic showcases
- Academic & Cultural: Research, lectures, symposiums
- Intellectual Debut: Release of new ideas or written works
- Collaborations: Projects pairing talent and refinement
Notes & Internal Links
- 龍池 and 鳳閣 operate in tandem within the auspicious auxiliary star family (DS1).
- Both are Year-Branch derived and follow sequential cyclic placement from 辰.
- Derived Stars Hub • Bright Hall • Jade Hall • Elegant Seal
