Practical Fortune-Telling

Now, based on all that has been said before, I will combine them to give a practical analysis of a Bazi (Eight Characters in Chinese astrology). There are two ways to discuss Bazi. One is to talk about it face - to - face, and the other is to write a written analysis. One way is enough. However, there are some exceptions. After a face - to - face discussion, people may be afraid of forgetting, so they ask us to write down what we've said and take it back as a keepsake. This is called "writing an analysis of Bazi". Writing an analysis of Bazi is like talking about "The Twenty - Five Histories". It can be very detailed or very perfunctory. Now, we'll adopt a general average standard, that is, the scope that should at least be covered. Especially for teaching materials, the focus is on the theory of the art. For example: Geng Stem Geng Chen Geng Chen Ren Yin For amateur beginners in Bazi analysis, they keep dealing with those eight characters. As a teaching material, it has a certain level.

At the first level, first look at the five - element nature of the Day Master. The Day Master is Ren Water. Each Heavenly Stem has its own five - element nature. Ren Water represents wisdom and intelligence. Whether this person succeeds or fails is all related to this wisdom, as their intelligence is openly displayed. So, when we see it's Ren Water, which belongs to the Water element, it is basically dynamic in nature.

The second level involves checking whether all the five elements within the hidden Heavenly Stems are present. As long as they are there, the quantity can be discussed later. In this Bazi (Eight Characters), all the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth are complete. If one element is missing, then the relatives are given the top priority. For example, a female's Bazi is most feared to be lacking in the proper official or the seven-killings, which means she may not have a husband. A male's Bazi is feared to be lacking in wealth, which means he won't be able to keep money throughout his life. For those with a more noble fate, one has to consider the preferences and taboos of the Day Master and the adjustment of climate. This is not absolutely necessary for life. Not everyone will succeed, and there's no need to talk about ideals. Since this Bazi has all the five elements, we won't consider this aspect.

The third level is to check whether there are clashes, punishments, combinations, and conjunctions. Clashes and punishments are as important as combinations and conjunctions. For example, it's certainly not ideal if three people come to cause you trouble. However, if three friends invite you to dinner together, it can also be a hassle. Which restaurant should you go to? So there shouldn't be too many of either situation. Looking at this Bazi, there are no clashes. Combinations and conjunctions also include the "arching" ones. For instance, on a Ren Chen day and at a Ren Yin hour, there is a triple conjunction of Yin, Mao, and Chen. There is an "arched" Mao in the middle. Although it doesn't seem to be there on the surface, it actually exists. Since the triple conjunction of Yin, Mao, and Chen is formed, a pattern is established. Water generating wood represents the Hurting Officer, so it is a Hurting Officer pattern.

In this Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny), there is Geng (Yang Metal), the Partial Seal, in the Heavenly Stems, but not in the Earthly Branches. Then, Gengwu and Gengchen form an arch with Si. Si contains Wu (Yang Earth), Bing (Yang Fire), and Geng. Since there is Geng in the Si formed by the arch, the Partial Seal also forms a pattern. Therefore, in this Bazi, there are no clashes but there are combinations. Through the combinations, two patterns are formed. The former is the Partial Seal Pattern, and the latter is the Hurting Officer Pattern.

Before discussing good and bad fortune, divide this birth chart into two parts: before the age of thirty, it is the partial seal, and after the age of thirty, it is the hurting officer. Which one is more important? It's not about the order of appearance. The age of thirty stands out here. According to common sense, one can't achieve much before the age of thirty. It just means that the efforts in the previous period are in vain. After the age of thirty until old age is the focus of his life. This shows the two stages, which are the stages of life.

Then, the partial seal appears in the heavenly stems, while the resource-drainer does not appear in the heavenly stems. First, let's look at it according to the order of the ten gods' positioning. The partial seal is related to art. For the partial seal to succeed, it needs the partial wealth. These two statements do not hold true for this Bazi, because he is still too young. Art before the age of thirty is not mature. What about the partial wealth? He doesn't have it either. Even if he did, it wouldn't be useful, because after the age of thirty, it won't be the pattern of the partial seal anymore.

Then, when it comes to fortune - telling, aspects such as wife, wealth, children, official salary, longevity, and relatives are all considered together. Regarding relatives, what does the "partial seal" represent? The partial seal represents the step - mother. Since the partial seal forms a pattern, during his childhood, family affairs will have an impact on him, and his mother has no power. However, fortune - tellers do not calculate family affairs. Especially during the Qing Dynasty when fortune - telling was practiced, there was a concubinage system, and having a third or fifth concubine was quite common. So, it's not the focus for the person being told the fortune. One can only know that this person's family background is a bit complicated. That is, his father's side of the family is not a simple one - family unit. There is no indication of good or bad fortune in this. A person with an artistic personality won't achieve much either. So, this is the preliminary definition of the partial seal in the year pillar.

At that time, there is an Officer Hurting element in the chart. For the Officer Hurting element to generate Wealth, without the Wealth star, it won't amount to much. However, we can see that there is a Peer element in the Heavenly Stem of the Hour Pillar, which we call an Inauspicious God. The Wealth generated by the Officer Hurting element is all overcome by the Peer element. Until when will this overcoming end? Probably until the person is in their fifties. So this person can only achieve financial success in their later years. Well, the Officer Hurting element represents talent and a bit of arrogance. The combination of Yin, Mao, and Chen forms the Officer Hurting situation, but there is no Officer Hurting element in the Heavenly Stems. So this person's arrogance doesn't show on the surface, unlike some people whose arrogance is obvious. In terms of the common chart patterns, it is a pattern combining the Partial Seal pattern and the Officer Hurting pattern.

Then this Bazi also has two special patterns. What are special patterns? They are neither when heavenly stems appear and earthly branches hide the corresponding elements, nor are they the three - harmony or three - conjunction patterns. They are based on statistical experience. Gengchen and Renchen belong to the Kuigang pattern. Previously, in the topic of special patterns, we've talked about the Three Wonders and Kuigang, which all fall into the category of special patterns. The biggest characteristic of the Kuigang pattern is being reasonable and understanding. That is to say, as we put it, knowing oneself and the opponent. As soon as you say two or three words, he'll know what you're up to. He can see through the hidden things in people's hearts. This can be both a good thing and a bad thing. It's a good thing if he sees through but doesn't say it out. If he says it out, people will be on guard. He is good at gauging others' intentions. So the key lies in whether there is a clash or not. If there is a clash in the Kuigang pattern, the person is just an ordinary person. In ancient times, the ordinary people included monks and Taoists. If there is no clash and both the month and day pillars are of the Kuigang pattern, then his intelligence and wisdom will be used appropriately.

So, this Bazi has two common patterns. One is before the age of thirty, and the other is after the age of thirty. The Kuigang pattern stands in the middle, from the age of sixteen to forty - five. In total, there are four patterns. Without discussing good or bad fortune for now, it can be divided into three or four stages. Structurally speaking, we can conclude that this Bazi has four stages in a lifetime.

In terms of occupations in traditional Chinese society, where there are four major categories of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, it's obvious that he is not a merchant. How can this be inferred? He has a partial seal but no partial wealth. Those with the Kui Gang combination are not typically business - people; they are most suitable to be civil servants. He has an officer - hurting element but no wealth for it to generate. There is also a peer at the hour position. So, in conclusion, he is not a merchant.

However, one doesn't have to be a businessman to make money. Lawyers can make money, and doctors can also make money. So, his source of wealth lies in his intelligence and good sense. Therefore, this person is suitable to be an expert, engage in politics, or do public relations, and earn money from these aspects. Of course, this kind of wealth won't make him a tycoon! If there are favorable conditions in the Bazi, it's still possible to earn tens of millions. Well, we've classified the four occupations of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, and it can be clearly seen from the Bazi itself. When I talk to him, I usually start from the aspect he cares about or from the annual fortune. If I'm writing a fortune - telling report, I'll reorganize it based on the theories I just mentioned, and it will take on a bit of an official - document tone. Just like when we report a matter to the county magistrate. If we talk verbally, we may ramble on and on. But when the county magistrate asks us to write a report, it's a different story. The statements shouldn't be too long, too short, or wordy.

So, there is a kind of formula for fortune - telling based on the eight characters of one's birth. The formula is not in the books, but the principle remains the same. Starting from the Day Master, we lead it to figure out what kind of pattern it belongs to. Or starting from the Day Master, we check if there is a Useful God, if there are characters that form the pattern, and if there are characters that counter - restrain the pattern. Then, we make the fortune - telling based on this framework. Since there are two or three patterns, we can start the fortune - telling from any of them. So, I've written an example first, and you can take a look. Especially for those who are not good at conversation, it's best to learn how to make the fortune - telling first. Once you've made the fortune - telling, people will still ask you questions, and usually, they will ask questions based on the sentences you've given in the fortune - telling.

The first method of analysis starts from the Kui Gang. This horoscope belongs to the Sun and Moon Kui Gang pattern. People with this pattern are reasonable, resolute and decisive. Being decisive means they come up with an answer quickly regardless of whether it's right or wrong. They are kind - hearted. Those with the Kui Gang pattern are very just and will not harm others. Although their words can be very harsh, they will be fine after scolding you. They have a serious personality and don't like to chatter and haggle with others. They are suitable for politics and education, but not for business - related undertakings. By business - related undertakings, it means things like opening a restaurant or a beauty salon, which are not suitable for them. In particular, they are not suitable for dealing with partial wealth because those with the Kui Gang pattern are very resolute and cannot handle small - scale money - making.

Well, there are no clashes or punishments in this Bazi itself, but there are combinations. It has two combinations. According to the statement, it also has three stages. When giving the prediction, it can be said that: One has to go through four career changes in life before achieving stability. Well, basically, start the prediction from the Kui Gang. And there are also the Partial Seal and the Hurting Officer in it, so they also need to be predicted and written later.

This natal chart also combines the Pattern of Hurting Officer with the Pattern of Partial Seal, indicating a noble and unsullied character. Hurting Officer represents talent, and Partial Seal is related to art, giving a sense of loneliness. Good luck will come in middle age. Why can good luck come in middle age? Because there are two Kui Gang (Geng Chen and Ren Chen) in the middle, which means he can achieve success and fame. He can't completely retire in his later years. Why? Because there are Yin, Mao, and Chen in the Hour Branch. Even after retirement, he will still take on part - time jobs. If it's a brief analysis, this can be considered a summary.

Then, usually, the comments are written on the previous ten - line paper, and that's considered as having completed the analysis. This kind of analysis starts from Kui Gang. For the same birth - chart, there is another way of analysis. Instead of starting from Kui Gang, it starts from the analysis of the "Hurting Officer" and the "Seal".

The birth time of this person has the hour pillar with Mao, which forms the pattern of "Hurting Officer". When analyzing the eight characters of the birth date, only the answers are given without expounding on the theories. For example, we know that he was born in the Chen month, and we use Jia for regulating the climate. Just now, the analysis was based on the pattern of "Kui Gang". Now, from the perspective of the pattern and climate - regulation, Jia is for climate - regulation, and the combination of Yin, Mao, and Chen is also for climate - regulation. So his pattern is related to climate - regulation, and the method of analysis is the same. He can achieve success before the age of thirty. Just now, it was said that he could achieve success because of the pattern of "Kui Gang", which was due to his intelligence and talent being appreciated by others. Now, it is said that he can achieve success before the age of thirty because of the climate - regulation, which brings many opportunities. There is a root in the hour branch. The combination of Yin, Mao, and Chen forms the Wood element. There is no Jia in the Heavenly Stems, and the favorable factors are only in the Earthly Branches, which are not visible to others, but he actually has real power. When the favorable factors are in the Heavenly Stems, they are visible to others.

Well, let me give you an example. For instance, when we receive an ordinary official document with the name of the director of the Financial Bureau on it. Maybe the director has absolutely no idea about it, and it's actually done by a few of his secretaries. So, in terms of power, it's those secretaries who really hold the real power, but their names aren't listed on the document. The director's seal is stamped on it, but the director himself is unaware. So, those who are in the open are well - known to others. Those who are not in the open but have hidden influence are the ones with real power. This kind of situation belongs to the internal affairs. People with real power can also make money.

Next, we'll talk about the "Partial Seal". The Partial Seal is also a pattern. We won't discuss the "Kuigang" for now; we'll leave it for the end. Then, let's start from talking about his mother. With a Partial Seal in the Year Pillar, the mother doesn't hold power, and there are some problems in this family. Based on this, his family fortune is not very stable, and he can't get much money from his family.

Then give him a summary. This Bazi (Eight Characters in Chinese astrology) is all yang. People with an all-yang Bazi are straightforward and may easily offend small-minded people. Secondly, there is a "Mao" character in it. As we all know, "Mao" and "You" are in conflict, but there is no "You" in his Bazi. In the Shen-Zi-Chen combination, "You" is regarded as the peach blossom, and there is no peach blossom in his Bazi, but there is an implied "Mao". Generally speaking, when the peach blossom is in conflict, it is obvious to everyone. However, this person's Bazi belongs to a hidden conflict, and outsiders don't know about it. This person may not necessarily have troubles in relationships. Even though others don't know, we will still tell him that he once had troubles with the opposite sex.

In our professional circle, we say these examples are templates. Show them to the other party. After the other party reads them, they will ask you questions based on what is said in the sentences. In short, remember to draw connections from the Day Master to the overall structure, or the balance of the five elements according to the season, or the auspicious and inauspicious signs, or the clashes and punishments among the stems and branches. Any of these methods is acceptable. If you can write eight to ten lines, then you can present your analysis.

But fortune-telling based on the eight characters of one's birth is not just about this! There are also the major cycles and the annual cycles. What's really difficult is analyzing the major cycles and annual cycles. For example, fortune-telling based on written texts, almost all scholars in ancient times could do it, and there was nothing difficult about it. Well, when generally meeting clients, you should at least talk about the current annual cycle. You can even talk about it for two or three years, or say something about the past and future. Then it's not about the inherent fortune level, but about the luck.

As I just said, there are so many things to analyze, and I've been talking about them all my life. But it won't be the same every year! What relationship does it have with his family after he turns forty? None at all. So, these details are about discussing the annual fortune.

For example, what about the major luck cycle of this eight-character horoscope?

Gengwu Gengchen Renchen Renyin Grand Luck Cycles: Xinsi, Renwu, Guiwei, Jiashen, Yiyou, Bingxu, Dinghai Normally, we only write down six grand luck cycles, which amounts to sixty years. You all understand how the onset of the grand luck cycle works. However, you may ask, for example, if the grand luck cycle starts at the age of five, how do we calculate the situation at the age of three or two? Do we need to consider the grand luck cycle? Basically, we do, and it counts as the first step of the grand luck cycle. But generally, people don't take these into account because the children are too young. For two - or three - year - old kids, what's the point of talking about luck? However, when necessary, we still need to look into it, especially for abnormal children. What are abnormal children? For instance, there is a young lady who is unmarried and is with a rich man and gives birth to a child. This child has two phases of good and bad fortune! If the child can't get the money from the father, it's a bad fate; if the child can get the money, it's a good fate. Doesn't this directly involve the child's mother? So, for the annual luck of such children in their early years, it is especially important. Both the annual luck and the grand luck cycle are all about the punishments, clashes, combinations, and unions among the heavenly stems and earthly branches. Therefore, I'm afraid you may not memorize them well at once. You should prepare two sets of materials at hand. One is the table of the sixty Jiazi combinations. When talking about the annual luck, there is one combination of the heavenly stem and earthly branch for each year. Second! Prepare a table of the punishments, clashes, combinations, and unions. First, use it as a bridge to analyze the relationships between the grand luck cycle and the heavenly stems and earthly branches in the birth chart in terms of the punishments, clashes, combinations, and unions.

In his first step of the major fortune, it's the Xin Si (Year of the Snake with the Heavenly Stem Xin) period. He was born in the Geng Wu (Year of the Horse with the Heavenly Stem Geng). By the age of one, it was the Geng Wu year, and at the age of two, it was the Xin Wei (Year of the Goat with the Heavenly Stem Xin). Something happened when he was two years old. The major fortune and the annual luck were in line. But he was only two years old. What's the point of talking about good or bad fortune at such a young age! So we associate it with his being of the Partial Seal Pattern. His family was originally not very stable. After the Xin Wei year comes the Ren Shen (Year of the Monkey with the Heavenly Stem Ren). This character "Wei" in combination with "Si" forms a certain pattern, bringing out the sequence of "Si, Wu, Wei". In the Xin Wei year, just the character "Wei", and the annual luck was Geng Wu. Geng Wu and Geng Chen form a pattern with "Si", bringing out "Si, Wu, Wei", which represents the element of fire. The Day Master of his birth chart is of the water element. Water conquering fire represents wealth. If this person were already thirty years old, I would interpret it in terms of women. But since he is only two or three years old, we can only say that his family is having good luck. In the second year after his birth, he brought good luck to his family. Whether it's good luck for his father or his mother, it's all possible.

At the age of three, it was the year of Ren Shen, in the Xin Si grand fortune, and he was born at the Yin hour, resulting in the three - punishments of Yin, Si, and Shen. One character in the eight - characters, one character in the grand fortune, and one character in the annual flow year. The three - combinations, three - congregations, and three - punishments drawn out determine the good and bad fortune of that particular annual flow year. If there is a three - combination of wealth in the eight - characters, it lasts for forty - five years, while a three - combination of wealth in the annual flow year only lasts for one year. So, this connection of Yin, Si, and Shen leads to the three - punishments. Since he is only three years old, it must not be about him. So, theoretically speaking: his family is wealthy. What about the three - punishments? It causes troubles. The troubles have nothing to do with wealth. Then, should we talk about this? It's about a child of two or three years old. If it comes from his mother, and if his mother's partner is not in a normal marriage but has an extramarital child with a wealthy man, then can this child be kept? Can he stay by his mother's side? It is determined by the year of Ren Shen. In the years of Geng Wu, Xin Wei, and Ren Shen, some money can be obtained in the second year, and troubles will emerge in the second year.

Gengwu, Xinwei, Renshen, Guiyou, Jiahxu, Yihai... The year of Yihai is still within the Xinsi fortune, falling into the Heavenly Net and Earthly Net. The Heavenly Net refers to Xuhai, and the Earthly Net refers to Chensi. It's called the Heavenly Net and Earthly Net. Based on my personal judgment of this Bazi (Eight Characters of Birth), there will be significant changes for this child after the age of three. We say that once caught in the Heavenly Net and Earthly Net, one can't escape the calamity. For such a young child, good and bad omens are just family affairs. I've only talked about four years. Do you all have any insights? That is, as I've repeatedly advised you before: You must be very familiar with the punishments, clashes, combinations, and conjunctions in Bazi. If you're not familiar with them, you won't be able to explain the severity of the clashes and punishments year by year.

Moreover, this Bazi is very special. Usually, not every year has the conflicts, clashes, combinations, and conjunctions in Bazi. Sometimes, there are none for eight or ten years. In his case, they are all concentrated in his childhood. Well, if his Bazi itself indicates a stable life in childhood, we can interpret it as him being ill! If his Bazi itself indicates an unstable life, we can interpret it as something happening among his family members. Then we can put it in a broader context. He's too young, so let's put it in a more general way. At the age of five, he enters the Xin Si luck cycle; at fifteen, the Ren Wu luck cycle; at twenty-five, the Gui Wei luck cycle. At the age of twenty-five, in the Gui Wei luck cycle, there are many things to talk about for both men and women. For example, we can say: he has good luck or bad luck. Well, in the Gui Wei luck cycle, although he has grown up, the method of deduction is the same as that for children. The character "Wei" needs to be related to the Bazi. The way of analyzing Gui Wei is the same as that of Xin Wei. In the Xin Wei year, there is a triple conjunction of Si, Wu, and Wei, but it's only for one year, when he was two years old. In the Gui Wei luck cycle, the character "Wei" is related to the month and year to form an arch with Si, and together with Wu in the year branch, it also forms a triple conjunction of Si, Wu, and Wei. This is called a ten - year fortune luck cycle. Well, for a ten - year fortune luck cycle, it depends on his age. He is from twenty - five to thirty - five. It's a ten - year fortune luck cycle. How much wealth can he get? We also need to look at the Heavenly Stems. It's the Gui Wei luck cycle. Gui represents Rob Wealth. When Rob Wealth sits on a fortune luck cycle, in these ten years, he can only get at most half of the money. This refers to money. Anyway, it's better than nothing! Except for the grand scenarios of glory, wealth, and high status, generally speaking, a ten - year fortune luck cycle is very helpful to him, and it's just the right age.

But there's a troublesome thing, which is what I often tell everyone about, the combination of wife and wealth in the same palace! Money and women follow the same rule. From the age of 25 to 35, it's the time when emotional disputes are most likely to occur. Therefore, we have a suggestion for him: As long as you don't get involved in emotional disputes, I guarantee you ten years of good luck! From 25 to 35, it's long enough for a person to stabilize their career. Well, this ten - year fortune is about financial luck. Will he have money every day? It depends on the annual fortune! For example, when he is 26 years old, it's the year of Yiwei in the annual fortune. Yiwei and the great fortune of Guiwei both focus on the character "Wei". In the year of Yiwei, Si, Wu, and Wei form a combination for wealth. So, in this case, we should consider both the great fortune and the annual fortune! Therefore, the best year is the second year right after the change of fortune, the year of Yiwei.

Everyone, when listening to me, don't be hasty. Take your time to understand the rules! Because you'll be looking at this for three years, even thirty years. You won't be able to see it clearly in just one year; you need to look over a period. So, apart from the eight characters of one's birth itself in fortune - telling, the most important thing is the current year's fleeting luck or last year. You need to see if there are the three - combinations or three - punishments between these two years. As I just said, in the Xinwei year, Yimao year, and Guiwei fortune. Then why do people all say he has good financial luck? There is a certain structure within it. So, which is more important, fortune or fate? It's fate! Its basic structure is Gengwu and Gengchen, with Si in the middle. Si and Wu form a semi - combination in the eight - character horoscope. So, when we see this eight - character horoscope, without talking about other things, we can immediately know that every twelve years, he will have a lucky year. As long as it is a Wei year, no matter what kind of Wei year it is, he will have good financial luck. This is about the person's eight - character horoscope itself! So, for me, it's about when he comes. When he comes in a Wu year, it means I'm having good luck, and it must be Si and Wu. He will have good luck next year; you can figure it out just by calculating. So, one's fate itself provides the framework for one's fortune, and fortune needs to match one's fate. The two complement each other.

In the past! At the age of 28 during the years of Yimao, Bingchen, and Dingyou, he was in the so - called "Triple Combination for Wealth". However, in his Bazi, the Day Master is Ren Chen. There is a combination of Ding and Ren, and a combination of Chen and You, which are double six - combinations. So, during this ten - year fortune period, although he had good luck at the age of 26, it was even better at the age of 28! Judging from these double six - combinations and the two achievements, the year of Dingyou brought greater achievements and results. In the previous situation, there were only benefits and no drawbacks. Then why were there bad things in the middle? Everyone, take a closer look. You need to comprehensively consider the punishments, clashes, combinations, and conjunctions. Because in his Bazi, the Day and Hour Pillars form an implied Mao character, and there is a clash between Mao and You! There is an implicit clash. With the double - combination in the flowing year and the Triple Combination for Wealth in the fortune, along with an implicit clash, there will be some hidden losses amidst the good things. All in all, it is still good.

I talked about his Bazi (Eight Characters of Birth), leading to the discussion of the major cycles and the annual cycles. Although I only covered three to five years, if we spend more time on it, the same principles apply to thirty or fifty years. According to the statistics based on experience, since his Bazi has formed an "arch" with Si and Mao, every time there is a Wei year (once every twelve years), it is a year of good financial fortune. Similarly, as there is a conflict between Si and Hai in his Bazi, every Hai year is a bad annual cycle. Since there is a Mao character in the "arch", every You year is a bad annual cycle. Based on this statement, if we reorganize it, in every twelve - year period, there must be one year of good annual cycle and two years of bad annual cycles. This has become the jargon in our field, a ratio of three to two! For every two good things, there is one bad thing.

This is due to the conflict and punishment structure in the destiny itself. It's impossible for this person to have a peaceful life or a good life all the time. No matter how high a position you hold or how much money you have, say over 10 billion, it's the same. So, from the perspective of destiny theory, we can initially tell a person's good or bad fortune. The second step is to figure out the combination rules. Whether one has a peaceful life or not, or whether one has a good destiny or not, these are two different things. A civil servant with a monthly salary of 30,000 yuan can live a trouble - free life all his life, while a person with billions of dollars may encounter problems every now and then. Then, I spread this birth - chart over the annual fortunes. To analyze the process of this birth - chart, about one year's analysis is enough.

It may take about three years to analyze the annual luck (liunian). Because it takes too many factors into account. First, analyze its own structure, and then consider the major luck cycle (dazyun) and the annual luck, and determine the fixed age for punishment, clash, conjunction, and combination.

For example, when I talk about the Bingxu Great Luck Cycle, I don't mention the Ten Gods or the concept of Adjusting the Climate. There is a clash between Chen and Xu, which first affects the month and day pillars. Later, there is a combination between Mao and Xu. With just these two sentences, the answer is already clear. First, there is a clash, and then a combination. No matter what the minor flaws are, during the ten - year period, it's all bark and no bite. Have you all noticed this? If the clash between Chen and Xu occurs later, then it will be good at first and bad later. You should study more Bazi charts and gain more experience, and focus on the key points when discussing. Then you can gain experience beyond what's in the books. There is a saying: "The master leads you through the door, but cultivation depends on the individual." However, to truly be able to read Bazi charts, you need to be meticulous on your own. Although only one example is given here, it's the same for a hundred examples. If you can analyze Bazi charts for three years, you can analyze them for thirty years.

Well, what was just talked about is discussing the annual fortune separately. Some people come to ask about their eight-character birth charts. They don't really ask about the good or bad luck of this year or next year. For example, people in their thirties come to ask: When can I become prosperous? Or people in their fifties come to ask. They were prosperous before, and they ask if there is still a chance for them to rise again.

There's no need to look at the annual luck for this. Instead, you should look at the major luck cycle. For a person to become successful, relying on just one year of annual luck is not enough. After all, it's only one year! Unless you win a huge lottery! So, for career success, it takes at least five years! The best situation is when the major luck cycle forms a double - combination with the four pillars of the birth chart! This doesn't happen to everyone. If the combination occurs too early, it's useless. If it occurs too late, it's also no good. For example, in the case of this Bazi where the major luck cycle of Yiyou forms a double - combination of the heavenly stems and earthly branches with Gengchen, the starting point of success in this person's life is during the Yiyou major luck cycle. This person's real career take - off point is at the age of forty - five. If he came to ask me when he was forty, I would tell him like this: Your life hasn't really started yet! It starts at forty - five. Then, what about those who have good luck throughout their lives? Since they have this ten - year period of good luck, it doesn't really matter. Whether you own three companies or six companies, there isn't much of a big difference! The first one or two companies are the most difficult. This is because Yiyou forms a double - combination with Gengchen.

Then, when it comes to the Bingxu (丙戌) grand luck period, things go wrong. Bing (丙) restrains Geng (庚), Chen (辰) and Xu (戌) clash, Ren (壬) and Bing (丙) clash, and Chen (辰) and Xu (戌) clash again. The clashes are quite intense. However, these clashes occur after his success, not before it. If this person comes to ask me, saying that in his fifties during the Bingxu (丙戌) luck period, he already owns three companies but is now in a complete mess, and he asks me: Can I regain my previous good luck? Well, it's probably not possible for everyone. What about this Bazi (八字)? Yes! There is still one more period of old - age luck, which is the Dinghai (丁亥) luck period. Everyone, take ten seconds to think about why. It's still due to double harmonious combinations. It's the Renyin (壬寅) hour! Ding (丁) and Ren (壬) combine, and Yin (寅) and Hai (亥) combine. This sentence leads to a topic. For example, if you're not sure whether it's the Yin (寅) hour or the Mao (卯) hour. In terms of wealth, official, and seal in Bazi, the Yin (寅) and Mao (卯) are the hour branches, which involve the issue of the ten gods!

However, if the birth time in the eight-character horoscope is Yin or Mao, it will be different. If it is Mao time, there won't be a fate with double six - combinations. Therefore, often a difference of just one hour can lead to a significant difference in the result of fortune - telling. It's also possible that there is no difference because the conditions for the three - combinations and three - punishments are not met. So, for the horoscope with Dinghai, there is still one stage of luck, which also has double six - combinations. Then, some people can stage a comeback while others can't. If this eight - character horoscope doesn't have the double - combination in the Dinghai stage of luck, or if the person is not born in the Renyin hour, during the Yiyou stage of luck, I would advise him to retire after achieving success and not to continue. If he does, he will fail.

So, should we still calculate the fortune after the Dinghai period? Of course, we can. Because for ordinary fortune - telling, calculating up to the age of seventy or eighty is enough! Well, you said that during the Dinghai period, although there are double Liuhe (a kind of favorable astrological combination), where exactly is the good part? Is it that one gets elected as a legislative councilor in old age? Or does one go into business? It is determined by the Ten Gods. Water overcomes fire, which represents wealth, indicating a prosperous financial period. During the Dinghai period, there are double Liuhe. What about the Heavenly Stems? Water generates wood, and there is a double Liuhe of the Hurting Officer. These two situations are different in terms of good and bad. The former is indirect, meaning one succeeds with the help of others. As for the latter, the Dinghai period, it is direct. One will have good luck on their own. So, the fortune period is different from the annual fortune. What the person concerned hears is just a hope, while the annual fortune truly reflects what one encounters right in front of them. It's just a casual chat. For example, when you ask me when you will have good luck, this is what we need to look into. If you ask me how your luck is this year, just look at the annual fortune. Well, this is how we analyze one birth - chart, and it's the same for a hundred birth - charts! It all depends on the punishments, conflicts, combinations, and unions to disperse or concentrate the influences, and then make analyses at each key point.