noun
sixth of nine traditional astrological signs; Roppaku
In the traditional Chinese-derived system of 九星 (kyūsei, 'nine stars'), 六白 corresponds to Venus and the north-west direction. Used in fortune-telling, feng shui, and calendar contexts.
See also: 九星
今年の六白金星は北西に位置する。
This year's Roppaku Kinsei (Six White Metal Star) is located in the north-west.
九星気学では、六白は金星を表す。
In Kyūsei Kigaku (Nine Star Ki), Roppaku represents Venus.