Time flies, and before we've fully adapted to the Ninth Cycle, the wheel of time has already turned toward the 2026 Bing-Wu Year. Bing Fire is fierce, Wu Fire is strong — yet this naturally restless Fire Horse year opens with Tiantong star receiving Hualu (Transformation of Prosperity), like a cool spring appearing amid blazing flames. For Purplestarmapper, this marks both the starting point of the year's Four Transformations and an invitation to reset body and mind.
This is the first article in our 2026 Bing Stem Four Transformations series (followed by Tianji Huaquan, Wenchang Huake, and Lianzhen Huaji), focusing on Tiantong Hualu: its mechanism, the "lying flat capital" it symbolizes, and fortunes when it lands in different palace positions.
What is "Hualu"? More Than a Money Amplifier
"Lu" (祿) isn't just about money — it represents harvest, affinity, and increased pleasure. When a star receives Hualu:
- Its nature is amplified: The clever become cleverer, the foodie becomes more indulgent.
- Opportunities multiply: Popularity, serendipity, and even weight may increase.
- Activity levels rise: It becomes the year's main theme.
Therefore, Tiantong Hualu doesn't just bring wealth — it shifts your overall mindset into "Tiantong frequency": contentment, gentleness, and enjoyment.
The Nature of Tiantong Star: The Eternal Child and Blessing Star
Tiantong is the "Blessing Star" among the fourteen major stars, characterized by:
- Childlike innocence: Simple and trusting, quick to forgive.
- Valuing emotions: Prioritizing emotional resonance and spiritual connection.
- Going with the flow: Low material desires and satisfaction thresholds, often misunderstood as "laziness."
In a competitive era, this appears "not aggressive enough," but in 2026 with Hualu, it becomes the perfect prescription for healing anxiety.
2026 Tiantong Hualu: The Philosophy of "Lying Flat" in Turbulent Times
- Contentment Dividend: A relaxed mindset, moved by small things; the "small but certain happiness" of harvest season.
- Lazy upon Lazy? Actually, It's Blessing: In an environment of high fire energy, being able to pause the race is wisdom's stop-loss.
- Gaining Without Seeking: Relaxation actually attracts opportunities. Treat work as play, clients as playmates — wealth hides within "happiness."
Palace Position Impacts: Who Are the Lucky Ones?
- Annual Life/Body Palace: Reduced anxiety, prone to "happiness weight gain," suitable for rest and recovery.
- Annual Wealth Palace: Easy money from hobbies; earning more but also spending more on entertainment.
- Annual Career Palace: Relaxed workplace atmosphere, may find "cushy positions" or master the art of slacking; creative, entertainment, F&B, and maternal/infant industries benefit.
- Annual Spouse Palace: Romance heats up; singles may meet playful partners; couples have high chances of sweet reconciliation.
Water-Fire Balance of the Bing-Wu Year: Advice for Readers
- Accept the languor: Zone out for recharge; no need for guilt.
- Fulfill your inner child: Learn that instrument you wanted to learn, buy that comic you couldn't afford.
- Overcome rigidity with softness: When facing conflict, be gentle first — smile, act cute, or step away to rest. Problems can dissolve in laughter.
May we all become contented "Tiantong people" in 2026, enjoying a rare blessing of lying flat in turbulent times. Next up: the other side of this year — Tianji star receiving Huaquan. Stay tuned.
