“Zi Ping Zhen Quan with Annotations” is a classic Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny) work originally written by Shen Xiao-Zhan in the Qing dynasty and later annotated by renowned Republican-era metaphysics scholar Xu Le-Wu. It is considered one of the foundational texts in traditional Chinese astrology and destiny analysis. The book includes a wide range of case studies featuring historical figures, offering both theoretical insights and practical applications. It remains a must-read for serious learners and practitioners of Chinese metaphysics.
The Compendium of Three Lives” (San Ming Tonghui) is a landmark classic in Chinese astrology, authored by Wan Minying during the Ming Dynasty. Widely regarded as one of the most influential works in traditional Chinese metaphysics, this comprehensive text offers in-depth insights into BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny) analysis. It systematically explores the dynamic relationships between the Five Elements, the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, symbolic stars (Shensha), and the structural interpretation of birth charts.
A clear and authoritative guide to the Four Pillars of Destiny (Bazi), written by esteemed Taiwanese metaphysics expert Liang Xiangrun. The book combines classical Bazi theory with practical analysis, focusing on chart structure, the role of useful elements (Yong Shen), and the interpretation of ten-year and annual luck cycles. With a logical and case-based approach, it is well-suited for intermediate to advanced students seeking deeper insight into Chinese astrology.