Sha Po Lang () is a collective term for three stars in
Chinese astrology
Chinese astrology is based on traditional Chinese astronomy and the Chinese calendar. Chinese astrology flourished during the Han dynasty (2nd century BC to 2nd century AD).
Chinese astrology has a close relation with Chinese philosophy (theor ...
used in the ''
Zi wei dou shu'' 紫微斗數 method of fortune-telling.
The three stars are:
* ''Qi Sha'' (), equivalent to
Polis
Polis (: poleis) means 'city' in Ancient Greek. The ancient word ''polis'' had socio-political connotations not possessed by modern usage. For example, Modern Greek πόλη (polē) is located within a (''khôra''), "country", which is a πατ ...
, symbolising power
* ''Po Jun'' (), equivalent to
Alkaid
Alkaid , also called Eta Ursae Majoris ( Latinised from η Ursae Majoris, abbreviated Eta UMa, η UMa), is a star in the constellation of Ursa Major. It is the easternmost star in the Big Dipper (or Plough) asterism. Howeve ...
, symbolising destruction
* ''Tan Lang'' (), equivalent to
Dubhe
Dubhe is a multiple star system in the northern constellation of Ursa Major. It is formally designated Alpha Ursae Majoris, Latinised from α Ursae Majoris, Despite being designated "α" (alpha), it is the second-brightest object ...
, symbolising lust.
Chinese astrology
Stellar groupings
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