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- Yin Hai Break: One of the Six Breaks and How to IdentifyStems, branches & the sixty jiaziThe Yin Hai Break is one of the Six Breaks in Chinese astrology, which include Zi You, Yin Hai, Chen Chou, Wu Mao, Shen Si, and Xu Wei.
- Zi You Po: One of the Six Earthly Branch ClashesStems, branches & the sixty jiaziZi You Po is one of the Six Earthly Branch Clashes, referring to the simultaneous presence of the Zi and You branches in a natal chart.
- Hai-Zi-Chou Three Combinations Water StructureStems, branches & the sixty jiaziThis page introduces the Hai-Zi-Chou Three Combinations Water Structure, one of the four directional combinations in Chinese astrology.
- Shen You Xu Three Harmony Metal StructureStems, branches & the sixty jiaziThe Shen You Xu Three Harmony Metal Structure is one of the four Earthly Branch Three Harmonies, formed by Shen, You, and Xu.
- Si Wu Wei Three Meeting Fire FrameStems, branches & the sixty jiaziThis page introduces the Si Wu Wei Three Meeting Fire Frame, one of the four Earthly Branch Three Meetings.
- Yin Mao Chen Three Combinations: Wood Bureau of the EastStems, branches & the sixty jiaziThe Yin Mao Chen Three Combinations form the Wood Bureau of the East, one of the four Directional Combinations in Chinese astrology.
- Wealth-Related Symbolic Stars in Traditional Chinese AstrologyAuxiliary starsThis page reviews the traditional symbolic meanings of various symbolic stars as they relate to wealth accumulation and financial patterns.
- Arrangements for Long-term Absence from Home: Yi Ma and TimingMore topicsThis page outlines the method of identifying Yi Ma based on the year branch or day branch, following the fixed rules: Shen-Zi-Chen meets Yin, Yin-Wu-Xu meets Shen, Si-You-Chou meets Hai, and Hai-Mao-Wei meets Si. It focuses on long-term absence from home, examining the tendencies and timing characteristics indicated by Yi Ma for reference. The content is informational and does not make predictions.
- The Twelve Growth Stages in Chinese AstrologyMore topicsThis page explains the twelve growth stages (Chang Sheng, Mu Yu, Guan Dai, Lin Guan, Di Wang, Shuai, Bing, Si, Mu, Jue, Tai, Yang) in Chinese astrology, also known as the Twelve Life Stages or Birth-Prosperity-Death-Absolute cycle. It covers the basic meaning of each stage, their correspondence to the five elements, and general interpretive approaches in different pillars and luck cycles, serving as a reference for students.
- ChatGPT Bazi: Separating Chart Calculation from InterpretationA sceptic's guideThis page explains the basic practice of separating chart calculation from interpretation in ChatGPT Bazi applications.
- Is Bone-Weight Fortune-Telling Accurate?More topicsBone-weight fortune-telling assigns fixed weights to birth year, month, day, and hour, sums them, and matches the total to a set interpretation.
- Traditional Marriage Customs and Matching: The Role of Geng TieCompatibilityThis page introduces Geng Tie in traditional marriage rituals, explaining its use for exchanging the birth dates and times of prospective spouses.
- Uncertain Birth Time: Charting and InterpretationZodiac & folkloreThis page explains how to construct a birth chart when the exact time of birth is unknown.
- Claude Bazi: How a General Chat Model Outputs Changsheng StatesMore topicsThis page explains how Claude, a general conversational model, handles Bazi chart generation.
- Copilot Bazi: Solar Terms and Month Pillar TransitionMore topicsThis page explains the distinction between 'jie' and 'qi' within the 24 solar terms and the rule that the month pillar changes only at the twelve 'jie' points.
- Submitting Birth Data on Behalf of Someone ElseA sceptic's guideThis page explains how to submit birth data such as date, time, and gender on behalf of another person.
- Subscription Models in Chinese Metaphysics ServicesConcept distinctionsThis page explains common billing methods for Chinese metaphysics services. Users can purchase one-off reports, subscribe to periodic content, or buy hourly consultations. Each model suits different needs, and this page helps readers understand the differences to choose the right format.
- Earthly Branch Relationships: Twelve Core Interaction RulesMore topicsThis page introduces the twelve Earthly Branch relationships recognized by our engine: trine, half trine, six harmony, hidden harmony, three meetings, six clash, three punishments, self-punishment, six harm, six destruction, arch combination, and arch meeting, explaining their combination rules and interaction characteristics.
- Earthly Branch Time: Hours, Zodiac, and MonthsMore topicsThis page explains how the twelve Earthly Branches correspond to the twelve double-hours, twelve zodiac animals, and twelve months.
- Doubao Bazi: Pillars Generated, Not Looked UpMore topicsThis page explains how Doubao, a general conversational model, responds to Bazi chart requests.
- Are Chat Logs Used? Depends on Platform Policy and Account TypeMore topicsThis page explains whether chat logs are used to improve models, which depends on each platform's own policy.
- Multiple Divination Services on One PlatformA sceptic's guideThis page discusses a platform that offers multiple divination services such as BaZi, Zi Wei, Tarot, and Feng Shui.
- The Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions: Celestial Coordinate SystemDate selection & almanacThe Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions are 28 divisions along the celestial equator used in ancient Chinese astronomy to track the positions of the sun, moon, and five planets. This page explains the division principle, mansion names and determinative stars, and their foundational role in traditional calendrics and astrology.
- Are Traditional and Simplified Results the Same?More topicsThis page explains the consistency of Four Pillars results between Traditional and Simplified Chinese interfaces.
- Do I Need to Repurchase If Birth Data Changes?A sceptic's guideThis page explains the impact of changing birth data on a destiny report. Every conclusion in the report is based on the Four Pillars;
- Name Change and Aliases: Legal Conditions and ProceduresMore topicsThis page explains the legal basis and procedures for name changes and aliases in mainland China.
- Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches LookupStems, branches & the sixty jiaziThis page offers a lookup for any pair of Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch within the sexagenary cycle.
- Sexagenary Day Counting: Continuous Cycle of Day PillarsStems, branches & the sixty jiaziThis page explains the day pillar in BaZi, the only pillar independent of solar terms.
- Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches: The Five ElementsStems, branches & the sixty jiaziThis page explains the correspondence between the heavenly stems, earthly branches, and the five elements.
- Gemini for BaZi: How a General Dialogue Model Generates TextMore topicsThis page explains how Gemini, a general-purpose dialogue model, is used to generate BaZi (Chinese astrology) text.