Tan Lang Star

Tan Lang belongs to Water (with a Wood body) and is the first star of the Northern Dipper, the trouble-shooting god, transforming into peach blossom, master of fortune and misfortune. It is the liveliest of the 14 major stars — governing versatility, social skill, and desire. People with Tan Lang in their Life Palace have broad interests, excel at networking, and are natural social butterflies and multi-talents. The classics say Tan Lang "delights in loose and easy pursuits — meeting auspicious stars it brings wealth and rank; meeting fierce stars it brings vanity." A star of unpredictable fortune. Tan Lang's energy is "desire" — for fine food, wine, romance, and beautiful things. Directed well, it becomes versatility and wealth; directed poorly, indulgence and drift. With the Fire Star (Huo Tan), sudden wealth; with Wu Qu (Wu Tan), late blooming; with Lian Zhen (Lian Tan), romance blooms.

Versatile, curious, sociable, and charming — a fast learner. Weaknesses: greedy, restless, short-lived enthusiasm, and prone to indulgence.

Suited to sales, PR, entertainment, food & beverage, and entrepreneurship — work needing social skill and adaptability. Tan Lang is the multi-talent; with the Fire Star or Wu Qu, sudden success; rigid jobs waste it.

Tan Lang's money comes through connections and opportunities — monetizing networks and seizing chances. With the Fire Star (Huo Tan), sudden wealth; with Wu Qu (Wu Tan), late blooming; with Lian Zhen, watch romantic losses.

As the true peach blossom star, Tan Lang is romantic, charming, and popular with the opposite sex — but also prone to fickleness and complicated relationships. With Lian Zhen or Tai Yin, romance blooms; with Qi Sha or Po Jun, conflicts flare.

Water (Wood body) — watch the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and urinary system. Tan Lang people love pleasure; guard against the "wine, women, and song" toll on liver and kidneys. Moderate desires, live regularly.