An inner palace rooted in Taoist tradition
The Inner Palace comes from the Taoist "Yuan Chen" tradition, later developed in Taiwan into a structured way of exploring inner space. Put simply: everyone carries a palace inside, and the state of that palace mirrors the state of your life right now.
What does your palace look like?
Imagine it: your inner self lives in a palace. Is the gate imposing? Is the living room bright? Is the bed well made? Is the rice jar full? Are the garden trees thriving?
These are not idle questions. Each space corresponds to one area of your life.
The Nine Spaces | Palace Floor Plan (bird’s-eye view)
Not nine chips — one palace seen from above. Enter through the gate; the courtyard sits at the centre; the garden lies behind.
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Facade
Boundaries / image
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Living room
Career / social
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Storehouse
Hidden resources
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Bedroom
Love / relationships
The Hour Light AI-guided version
Traditionally you would need a trained guide to enter your palace. The Hour Light version pairs it with the Hour Light Time Cards, so our AI guide can walk you into your own palace from your birth date and the cards you draw.
No hypnosis, no channelling. Bring your question, draw seven cards, and leave the rest to your guide.