According to Eastern astrological and feng shui beliefs, each year, every individual is influenced by one of the Nine Luminaries (Cửu Diệu), which brings different effects on luck, health, wealth, and relationships. As 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse (Bính Ngọ), approaches, understanding which star will illuminate your destiny is a crucial step to prepare for a smooth, favorable year and to mitigate any potential misfortunes. This article will provide a comprehensive and detailed guide on the ages that will encounter the Thai Duong, Thai Am, Moc Duc, Van Hon, Tho Tu, La Hau, and Ke Do stars, as well as the remaining two stars, Thai Bach and Thuy Dieu, in 2026.

What is the overview of the Nine Luminaries system?

The Nine Luminaries system consists of 9 stars, categorized into three main groups: Auspicious Stars (Cát tinh), Inauspicious Stars (Hung tinh), and Neutral Stars (Trung tinh). Each star returns to influence an individual every 9 years (calculated by Lunar age). The determining star depends on a person's Lunar age and gender.

• Auspicious Stars (Good Stars): Thai Duong, Thai Am, Moc Duc, Thuy Dieu. These stars typically bring good fortune, wealth, health, and joy.
• Inauspicious Stars (Bad Stars): La Hau, Ke Do, Thai Bach. These are stars to be cautious of, often bringing difficulties, illness, gossip, and financial loss.
• Neutral Stars (Average Stars): Van Hon, Tho Tu. These stars have both good and bad aspects, with their influence not being overly severe but still requiring attention.

In 2026, which ages will be under the Thai Duong star?

The Thai Duong star is considered the foremost auspicious star in the Nine Luminaries, governing prosperity, well-being, luck, and fame. This star is particularly beneficial for men, bringing career advancement and a radiant reputation. For women, Thai Duong also brings good fortune but requires more attention to health, especially in the 6th and 10th lunar months.

Men encountering Thai Duong in 2026 (Lunar age): 8, 17, 26, 35, 44, 53, 62, 71, 80, 89, 98.

• Born in 2019 (Ky Hoi)
• Born in 2010 (Canh Dan)
• Born in 2001 (Tan Ty)
• Born in 1992 (Nham Than)
• Born in 1983 (Quy Hoi)
• Born in 1974 (Giap Dan)
• Born in 1965 (At Ty)
• Born in 1956 (Binh Than)
• Born in 1947 (Dinh Hoi)
• Born in 1938 (Mau Dan)

Women encountering Thai Duong in 2026 (Lunar age): 10, 19, 28, 37, 46, 55, 64, 73, 82, 91.

• Born in 2017 (Dinh Dau)
• Born in 2008 (Mau Ty)
• Born in 1999 (Ky Mao)
• Born in 1990 (Canh Ngo)
• Born in 1981 (Tan Dau)
• Born in 1972 (Nham Ty)
• Born in 1963 (Quy Mao)
• Born in 1954 (Giap Ngo)
• Born in 1945 (At Dau)
• Born in 1936 (Binh Ty)

Who will encounter the Thai Am star in 2026?

The Thai Am star is an auspicious star governing wealth, joy, and happiness. This star is especially favorable for women, bringing financial luck, smooth work, and good news regarding love and family life. For men, Thai Am also brings good fortune but they should be careful about their health. The 9th lunar month is the best month for this star.

Women encountering Thai Am in 2026 (Lunar age): 8, 17, 26, 35, 44, 53, 62, 71, 80, 89, 98.

• Born in 2019 (Ky Hoi)
• Born in 2010 (Canh Dan)
• Born in 2001 (Tan Ty)
• Born in 1992 (Nham Than)
• Born in 1983 (Quy Hoi)
• Born in 1974 (Giap Dan)
• Born in 1965 (At Ty)
• Born in 1956 (Binh Than)
• Born in 1947 (Dinh Hoi)

Men encountering Thai Am in 2026 (Lunar age): 10, 19, 28, 37, 46, 55, 64, 73, 82, 91.

• Born in 2017 (Dinh Dau)
• Born in 2008 (Mau Ty)
• Born in 1999 (Ky Mao)
• Born in 1990 (Canh Ngo)
• Born in 1981 (Tan Dau)
• Born in 1972 (Nham Ty)
• Born in 1963 (Quy Mao)
• Born in 1954 (Giap Ngo)

Which ages will meet the Moc Duc star in 2026?

The Moc Duc star is also an auspicious one, bringing luck in work, career advancement, and favorable marital matters. This star is good for both men and women. Those under Moc Duc's influence will meet benefactors, experience business prosperity, and achieve success in exams. The 10th and 12th lunar months are the luckiest.

Men encountering Moc Duc in 2026 (Lunar age): 6, 15, 24, 33, 42, 51, 60, 69, 78, 87, 96.

• Born in 2021 (Tan Suu)
• Born in 2012 (Nham Thin)
• Born in 2003 (Quy Mui)
• Born in 1994 (Giap Tuat)
• Born in 1985 (At Suu)
• Born in 1976 (Binh Thin)
• Born in 1967 (Dinh Mui)
• Born in 1958 (Mau Tuat)
• Born in 1949 (Ky Suu)

Women encountering Moc Duc in 2026 (Lunar age): 3, 12, 21, 30, 39, 48, 57, 66, 75, 84, 93.

• Born in 2024 (Giap Thin)
• Born in 2015 (At Mui)
• Born in 2006 (Binh Tuat)
• Born in 1997 (Dinh Suu)
• Born in 1988 (Mau Thin)
• Born in 1979 (Ky Mui)
• Born in 1970 (Canh Tuat)
• Born in 1961 (Tan Suu)
• Born in 1952 (Nham Thin)

Which ages will be affected by the La Hau star in 2026?

The La Hau star is one of the strongest inauspicious stars, governing gossip, disputes, illness, and legal issues. Men are more affected by this star than women. When under La Hau's influence, one must be extremely cautious with words, avoid arguments, risky investments, and pay attention to health, especially issues related to ears, eyes, and blood. The 1st and 7th lunar months are the worst.

Men encountering La Hau in 2026 (Lunar age): 1, 10, 19, 28, 37, 46, 55, 64, 73, 82, 91.

• Born in 2026 (Binh Ngo)
• Born in 2017 (Dinh Dau)
• Born in 2008 (Mau Ty)
• Born in 1999 (Ky Mao)
• Born in 1990 (Canh Ngo)
• Born in 1981 (Tan Dau)
• Born in 1972 (Nham Ty)
• Born in 1963 (Quy Mao)
• Born in 1954 (Giap Ngo)

Women encountering La Hau in 2026 (Lunar age): 7, 16, 25, 34, 43, 52, 61, 70, 79, 88, 97.

• Born in 2020 (Canh Ty)
• Born in 2011 (Tan Mao)
• Born in 2002 (Nham Ngo)
• Born in 1993 (Quy Dau)
• Born in 1984 (Giap Ty)
• Born in 1975 (At Mao)
• Born in 1966 (Binh Ngo)
• Born in 1957 (Dinh Dau)
• Born in 1948 (Mau Ty)

Which ages will the Ke Do star affect in 2026?

The Ke Do star is also an inauspicious star, particularly bad for women. There's a folk saying, “Nam La Hau, Nu Ke Do” (Men fear La Hau, Women fear Ke Do), to indicate the negative impact of these two stars. Ke Do governs sorrow, mourning, illness, and financial loss. Those under this star often feel anxious and worried. Special caution is needed in the 3rd and 9th lunar months.

Women encountering Ke Do in 2026 (Lunar age): 1, 10, 19, 28, 37, 46, 55, 64, 73, 82, 91.

• Born in 2026 (Binh Ngo)
• Born in 2017 (Dinh Dau)
• Born in 2008 (Mau Ty)
• Born in 1999 (Ky Mao)
• Born in 1990 (Canh Ngo)
• Born in 1981 (Tan Dau)
• Born in 1972 (Nham Ty)
• Born in 1963 (Quy Mao)
• Born in 1954 (Giap Ngo)

Men encountering Ke Do in 2026 (Lunar age): 7, 16, 25, 34, 43, 52, 61, 70, 79, 88, 97.

• Born in 2020 (Canh Ty)
• Born in 2011 (Tan Mao)
• Born in 2002 (Nham Ngo)
• Born in 1993 (Quy Dau)
• Born in 1984 (Giap Ty)
• Born in 1975 (At Mao)
• Born in 1966 (Binh Ngo)
• Born in 1957 (Dinh Dau)
• Born in 1948 (Mau Ty)

List of ages encountering Van Hon and Tho Tu stars in 2026

These are two stars from the Neutral group, having both good and bad aspects but with a less significant impact.

Van Hon Star (or Van Han): This star governs conservatism, resistance to change, and a tendency to get involved in lawsuits and verbal disputes. Business affairs are average. Pregnant women should be cautious. The 2nd and 8th lunar months require the most attention.

• Men encountering Van Hon (2026): 6, 15, 24, 33, 42, 51, 60, 69... (Born in 2021, 2012, 2003, 1994, 1985, 1976...)
• Women encountering Van Hon (2026): 2, 11, 20, 29, 38, 47, 56, 65... (Born in 2025, 2016, 2007, 1998, 1989, 1980...)

Tho Tu Star: This star governs minor obstacles, petty troublemakers, unfavorable animal husbandry, and sad family news. However, overcoming the initial difficulties will lead to better outcomes. Be wary of the 4th and 8th lunar months.

• Men encountering Tho Tu (2026): 2, 11, 20, 29, 38, 47, 56, 65... (Born in 2025, 2016, 2007, 1998, 1989, 1980...)
• Women encountering Tho Tu (2026): 6, 15, 24, 33, 42, 51, 60, 69... (Born in 2021, 2012, 2003, 1994, 1985, 1976...)

Which ages should be mindful of Thai Bach and Thuy Dieu stars in 2026?

Besides the stars mentioned, Thai Bach and Thuy Dieu are also two important stars in the Nine Luminaries system.

Thai Bach Star: Considered the most potent inauspicious star, governing financial loss, with the saying "Thai Bach sweeps the house clean." This star is bad for both men and women, requiring extreme caution in business, investments, and asset protection. The 5th lunar month is highly unfavorable.

• Men encountering Thai Bach (2026): 4, 13, 22, 31, 40, 49, 58, 67... (Born in 2023, 2014, 2005, 1996, 1987, 1978...)
• Women encountering Thai Bach (2026): 4, 13, 22, 31, 40, 49, 58, 67... (Same ages as men).

Thuy Dieu Star: This is an auspicious star, governing wealth and luck, especially unexpected financial gains. However, this star also governs gossip and quarrels, so it's advisable to be mindful of one's speech. Thuy Dieu is more favorable for women than men. Caution should be exercised in the 4th and 8th lunar months.

• Men encountering Thuy Dieu (2026): 3, 12, 21, 30, 39, 48, 57, 66... (Born in 2024, 2015, 2006, 1997, 1988, 1979...)
• Women encountering Thuy Dieu (2026): 5, 14, 23, 32, 41, 50, 59, 68... (Born in 2022, 2013, 2004, 1995, 1986, 1977...)

How to neutralize the misfortune caused by inauspicious stars?

When encountering inauspicious or neutral stars that bring bad luck, many people perform a star-pacifying ceremony at the beginning of the year or monthly to pray for peace. Each star has a different ritual, ancestral tablet, color, and direction of worship. However, the most important factor lies not just in the ceremony but within oneself:

• Maintain a kind heart: Do good deeds, help others, and be filial to accumulate good karma.
• Be cautious in all matters: Think carefully before speaking and acting, and avoid conflicts and lawsuits.
• Take care of your health: Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and have periodic health check-ups.
• Manage finances tightly: Especially when encountering the Thai Bach star, avoid risky investments and spend wisely.

Observing one's chiếu mệnh (ruling star) is a spiritual and cultural practice of the Vietnamese people, helping us to be better prepared mentally to face challenges and seize opportunities in the new year. Whether blessed by a good star or challenged by a bad one, personal effort, caution, and a benevolent heart remain the decisive factors for a peaceful and successful 2026, Year of the Fire Horse. We wish our readers a new year filled with prosperity and good fortune!