eighth of nine astrological signs (Saturn, northeast)
Technical term from 九星 (kyūsei) astrology; used in traditional fortune-telling and feng shui contexts.
See also: 九星
今年の八白は北東の方角を司る。
This year's Hapaku governs the northeast direction.
九星
In Nine Star Ki, Hapaku Dosei is considered the star of effort and perseverance.