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# Liang Xiangrun’s Bazi Masterclass (2011 Edition)

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.

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.

# Zi Ping Zhen Quan with Annotations

“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.

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Gouchen Occupies the Right Position

Original Text

戊己土属中央，谓之勾陈当位，即当权之义。如戊寅、戊辰、戊子、戊申、乙卯、己亥、己未，皆坐下财官印，若身旺，官得时者贵，财得时者富，不见伤官劫财为妙，忌冲刑，煞旺生灾，岁运同。

诗曰：

戊己勾陈在旺乡，寅卯之宫号最强，若是更临辰卯未，亥子相逢大吉昌。

又：

日干戊己坐财官，号曰勾陈得位看，知有大财分瑞气，命中值此列朝班。

Interpretation

The Earth of Wuxu and Jihai belongs to the center, which is called the position of Gouchen, meaning being in power. For example, in the cases of Wuyin, Wuchen, Wuzhi, Wushen, Yimao, Jihai, and Jivei, there are wealth, official positions, and seals under the Heavenly Stems. If one's body (a concept in traditional Chinese fortune - telling, referring to the strength of the日主) is strong and the official element is in a favorable time, the person will be noble; if the wealth element is in a favorable time, the person will be rich. It is better not to have the appearance of the Hurting Officer and Rob Wealth elements. It is taboo to have clashes and punishments. If the killing element is strong, it will bring disasters, and the same principle applies to the annual and monthly cycles.

The poem goes:

When the Earthly Branches Wu and Ji (associated with the Earthly Deity Chen) are in the prosperous position, the Palaces of Yin and Mao are considered the most powerful. If it is further located in Chen, Mao, or Wei, meeting with Hai and Zi will bring great good fortune and prosperity.

Moreover:

When the Heavenly Stems Wu and Ji sit on the positions of wealth and official rank, it is called "the Earthly Fiend in a favorable position". It indicates that one will have great wealth and enjoy good fortune. If this appears in one's birth chart, they are likely to hold a high - ranking position in the court.