📚 Astrology Books

# 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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Sitting on Wealth under the Celestial Yuan

Original Text

如庚辰、辛卯日，春生，甲乙木为财，喜戊己印生身，壬癸食生财，忌庚辛金劫夺，切不可岁逢官煞，即春月金弱，不能胜任，反不为福。甲午、乙未日夏生，己土为财；甲辰日夏生，戊土为财；丙戌、丁丑日秋生，辛金为财，喜忌俱与前同。惟壬午、癸巳二日，禄马同乡，不专以财论。

Interpretation

For example, in the cases of those born in spring on days like Gengchen or Ximao, the Wood of Jia and Yi represents wealth. They prefer the Earth of Wu and Ji as seals to strengthen themselves, and the Water of Ren and Gui as food gods to generate wealth. They should avoid the Metal of Geng and Xin which can rob wealth. It is extremely inadvisable to have official and killing stars in the year pillar. That is, in spring when Metal is weak, it cannot bear the burden, and instead it will not bring good fortune. For those born in summer on days like Jiawu or Yiwei, the Earth of Ji represents wealth; for those born in summer on the day of Jiachen, the Earth of Wu represents wealth; for those born in autumn on days like Bingxu or Dingchou, the Metal of Xin represents wealth. The preferences and taboos are the same as the previous ones. Only for the two days of Renwu and Guisi, where the salary and the horse star are in the same position, wealth is not the sole factor to be considered.