Soul/Tenmei

Tenmei (天命; lit. "Heaven's Decree, Karma") is the component of one's essence that deals with their morality, or karma. One's Tenmei shifts not based on works, but simply on intent. Those with poor Tenmei quality will essentially be able to act without guilt or remorse. Those with high Tenmei quality are more considerate. It's essentially your spiritual alignment.

Overview
A person's Tenmei is an aspect of that is in constant flux. It's shifts along an alignment spectrum - one that in laymen terms, entails good, evil, chaotic, lawful, selfishness, generosity and a host of other qualities. Each time an act is done in negative light, such as the intent to pursue a selfish goal that would perhaps negatively effect someone else, your Tenmei takes a shift towards the negative end of things.

Naturally, in the opposite scenario, where one performs an act of good, a person's Tenmei would naturally take a shift in the opposite direction. This nature order or process ensures that that the universe is constantly keeping track of an individual's karma. The process, of course, is based not on work, but intent. Thus, if someone were to perhaps do a great 'evil' without intended for the results, the consequences in terms of Tenmei would be negligible at best.

There are particularly beings with an inherent deposition of Tenmei. In addition, certain specimens, such as Yokai, naturally have a corrupt quality of Tenmei, making them naturally villainous or evil. In most cases, a person's Tenmei is what determines their place in the afterlife, once they're judged. In addition, a person's karma can sometimes be felt from their chakra or other spiritual releases.

Scholars have yet to determine if having a particular radiation of tenmei value have any perks or cons.