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.
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In Kyūsei Kigaku (Nine Star Ki), Roppaku represents Venus.
From the Chinese-derived 九星 (Nine Stars) system. 六 (six) + 白 (white) refers to the sixth star, associated with the color white and the planet Venus.