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- Physiognomy: Basic Concepts of Face and Palm ReadingMore topicsThis page introduces the basic concepts of physiognomy, including common approaches to face and palm reading.
- Kimi Bazi: Zi Hour Date Boundary and Charting RulesMore topicsThis page explains how Kimi Bazi handles the Zi hour spanning two dates. In traditional practice, Zi hour runs from 23:00 to 01:00, with the portion before midnight belonging to the previous calendar day. The system follows this rule when assigning the day pillar to avoid errors in the Four Pillars. It covers the definition of Zi hour, date division, and its effect on luck cycle calculation.
- Is Annual Fortune Accurate? Understanding Yearly InfluencesLuck pillars & monthsThis page explains how annual fortune is analyzed in BaZi. The 'flowing year' refers to the year's stem and branch, which interact with the natal chart through combinations, clashes, and other relationships. It does not provide a list of events or promise predictions, only outlines the traditional framework.
- Sexagenary Year Pillar: Calculation and PrinciplesMore topicsThis page explains the sexagenary year pillar (Ganzhi year) and how to convert a Gregorian year to its corresponding Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch.
- The 60 Day Pillars: Stems and Branches in BaZiDay master & day pillarThe 60 Day Pillars are formed by pairing the ten Heavenly Stems and twelve Earthly Branches according to yin-yang compatibility, resulting in 60 combinations.
- The 60 Time Pillars: Deriving Hour Stems via Five Rats MethodMore topicsThis page explains how to derive the 60 time pillars in BaZi. The earthly branch of the hour pillar is determined by the birth time, while the heavenly stem must be derived from the day stem using the Five Rats method. The mnemonic verses are provided for each day stem group.
- Sixty Month Pillars: Month Boundaries by Twelve Solar TermsMore topicsThis page explains how the sixty Jiazi cycle applies to month pillars, using twelve solar terms (Beginning of Spring, Awakening of Insects, Pure Brightness, Beginning of Summer, Grain in Ear, Minor Heat, Beginning of Autumn, White Dew, Cold Dew, Beginning of Winter, Major Snow, Minor Cold) as month boundaries. The month pillar's stem and branch rotate accordingly, with the sixty Jiazi cycling through months. Rain Water, Spring Equinox, Grain Rain, and other minor solar terms do not mark month changes.
- Does In-Person Attendance Matter for Destiny Analysis?More topicsThis page explains that in-person attendance is not required for destiny analysis.
- Order of Analysis: From Chart Calculation to InterpretationMore topicsThis page explains the basic order of BaZi analysis: first, the Four Pillars are calculated from the birth date and time, which is a deterministic process independent of interpretation. After the chart is established, the analysis of structure, Five Elements, and Ten Gods begins. The sequence emphasizes completing the chart before interpretation, avoiding subjective judgments during calculation.
- Conditions for Free Report: Required Personal InformationMore topicsThis page explains the actual conditions for obtaining a free report. Most reports labeled as free come with conditions, and these conditions themselves constitute a price, just not in monetary terms. Users typically need to submit necessary personal information such as name and birth details, and may consent to receiving follow-up service notifications.
- Free Preview and Full Report: Scope and Service BoundariesConcept distinctionsThis page explains the difference between the free preview and the full report. The preview shows the basic style and structure of the report but does not provide the complete analysis. The cutoff point reflects the service provider's cost structure, which is more informative than the preview content itself.
- Free Fortune Telling: Free Chart Casting and Basic ReadingMore topicsThis page introduces fortune telling services labeled as free. The free portion typically ends at chart casting, as its marginal cost is low.
- Free Online Fortune Telling: Entry Types and UsageMore topicsThis page describes common entry types for free online fortune telling services: tools that can be used without registration, services that require leaving contact information to receive results, and interactions that require adding a messaging app account. The content helps users understand different forms of free fortune telling channels without making any claims about accuracy.
- Can Face Reading Be Done from a Photo?Other divination artsThis page discusses the feasibility and limitations of face reading from photos.
- Face Complexion in Physiognomy: Short-Term Color and LusterOther divination artsThis page introduces face complexion in physiognomy, referring to short-term changes in facial color and luster, as one of the observation items alongside facial feature layout and line patterns. It covers basic concepts, common classifications, and observation points to help readers understand this traditional perspective without making predictions or promises.
- What the Service Does Not Do: Scope and LimitsClassics & historyThis page explains what the service does not offer: no drawing of lots, no divination on behalf of anyone, and no online hexagram casting in the I Ching section. These limitations define the service scope and help users understand what to expect.
- How to Assess Reviews of Metaphysical ServicesClassics & historyReviews of metaphysical services often reflect personal experiences that cannot be independently verified, unlike product features.
- AI Tools for Chinese Metaphysics PractitionersClassics & historyThis page explains how Chinese metaphysics practitioners commonly use AI tools to assist with chart plotting and text organization.
- How to Verify a Chinese Metaphysics ConsultantClassics & historyThis page explains how to verify a Chinese metaphysics consultant during a consultation.
- Professional Credentials for Chinese Metaphysics PractitionersClassics & historyThis page explains the current state of professional credentials in the Chinese metaphysics field.
- Fate-Calculating Websites: Service Types and ComparisonClassics & historyThis page introduces three common product types on fate-calculating websites: one-time reports, subscription content, and booked human consultations.
- Is the Bazi Chart Accurate? Verification vs. InterpretationMore topicsThis page examines how to verify the accuracy of a Bazi chart, distinguishing between the correctness of the chart itself and the appropriateness of its interpretation. The chart, derived from birth data, can be checked character by character; interpretation, however, depends on the practitioner's experience and cannot be measured by a uniform standard. Understanding this difference helps in rationally assessing the results of chart analysis.
- Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches CalculationMore topicsThis page explains how to calculate the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch for a given Gregorian year.
- Reading Classical Texts on Women's Destiny: Context and LimitsTen gods & patternsThis page explains how to interpret classical texts on women's destiny, noting that such content was shaped by specific social structures and its statements reflect traditional beliefs. The site presents these views to aid understanding of their historical context, without applying them to judge any individual.
- Year Range Supported by Charting ToolsGetting startedThis page explains the supported year range of charting tools. Chart calculation depends on determining solar term transition times, and the underlying data has a finite coverage interval, so each tool has explicit start and end years. Inputs outside this range may fail or produce incomplete results.
- Repeated Chart Casting Should Yield Identical ResultsGetting startedChart casting is a deterministic calculation. Given the Gregorian year, month, day, and time, the Four Pillars are derived by fixed rules, so the same input always yields the same result. This page explains why repeated casting should not differ and outlines general steps to check when users encounter inconsistencies.
- Pre-Chart Verification: Year Pillar vs Zodiac BoundariesGetting startedThis page explains the time boundaries to verify before charting. The Year Pillar starts at the Beginning of Spring, not New Year's Day or Lunar New Year, while the zodiac sign starts at Spring Festival. They usually differ by about half a month; mixing them leads to errors.
- Are Two Websites Using the Same Paipan Engine?Getting startedThis page explains why different fortune-telling websites may produce identical Paipan results: many sites rely on the same off-the-shelf calculation engine rather than implementing their own. This does not mean both are accurate; it simply indicates they may share the same data source or algorithm. Understanding this helps users view Paipan results more critically.
- Charting Websites: Output Comparison Table and Item ClassificationGetting startedThis page organizes the output of charting websites into a comparison table divided into four categories: necessary items, common items, optional items, and items that should not appear. Necessary items are the fundamental contents that must be included in a charting result; common items are extended information provided by most websites; optional items vary by website or user needs. Items that should not appear refer to content typically not suitable for display in professional charting tools. This classification aims to help users understand the structure of charting output without evaluating specific websites or prediction accuracy.
- Perplexity Bazi Reading: Sourced Generation and VerificationMore topicsThis page explains the characteristics of using Perplexity-style generative tools with reference links for Bazi charting and interpretation.