Ba Zi

Ba Zi 4 Pillars 10 Gods

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Symbolic Stars

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Symbolic Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Nobleman Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Academic Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sword Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Prosperity Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Peach Blossom Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Talent Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Travelling Horse Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Robbing Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Death Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Flower of Romance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Heavenly Virtue Stars and Monthly Virtue Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Solitary Star and Lonesome Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Three Extraordinary Noblemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sixty-Year Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Heaven Void . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Heavenly Stems

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Heavenly Stems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.2

Heavenly Stem Combinations and Clashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Earthly Branches

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Earthly Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Earthly Branch Interactions (Combinations and Clashes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Hierarchy of Earthly Branch Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Prerequisites For Interactions To Be Successful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Hidden Heavenly Stems in Earthly Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Hsia Calendar

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CONTENTS Hsia Calendar

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5.1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.4

Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1900s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1910s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1920s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1930s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1940s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1950s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1960s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1970s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1980s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.4.10 1990s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.4.11 2000s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.4.12 2010s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.4.13 2020s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.4.14 2030s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.4.15 2040s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Hour Pillar

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6.1

Hour Pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6.2

Hour Pillar Listed For Every Day Heavenly Stem (HS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Luck Pillar

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7.1

Luck Pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.2

Heavenly Stem of the Year Pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.3

Earthly Branch of the Month Pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.4

Starting Age of the First Luck Pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.5

List of Luck Pillars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.5.1

In A Forward Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.5.2

In A Reverse Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Life Cycle

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8.1

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12-Stage Life Cycle Of The Self Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hidden Stems

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9.1

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Hidden Stems in Earthly Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10 Aspects Of Life 10.1 Aspects Of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.2 Male Elemental Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.2.1 For a man with a Self element of Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.2.2 For a man with a Self element of Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.2.3 For a man with a Self element of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.2.4 For a man with a Self element of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.2.5 For a man with a Self element of Earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.3 Female Elemental Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.3.1 For a woman with a Self element of Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.3.2 For a woman with a Self element of Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.3.3 For a woman with a Self element of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.3.4 For a woman with a Self element of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.3.5 For a woman with a Self element of Earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.4 Representations of Family Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.4.1 Stages of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10.4.2 Family Groupings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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11 Date Selection

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12 Date Selection

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12.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.1.1 Column Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.2 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.2.1 Date Selection By Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.3 Abbreviations, Signs And Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.3.1 Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.3.2 Prosperity Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.3.3 Year Asset or Storage Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.3.4 Heavenly Doctor (

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12.3.5 The Earthly Branch Of The Personal Year Pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.3.6 Clashes ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.3.7 Three Killings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.3.8 Extinction Star (

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12.3.10 Four Separating Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.3.11 Four Extinct Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.4 Relationships of Heavenly Stems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.4.1 Combinations of Heavenly Stems ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.4.2 Clashes of Heavenly Stems ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.5 Relationships of Earthly Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12.3.9 No Wealth Days (

12.5.1 6 Combinations of Earthly Branches (

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12.5.2 3 Harmony Combinations of Earthly Branches ( 12.5.3 6 Clashes of Earthly Branches (

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CONTENTS 12.6 The 12 Day Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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13 List Of Ba Zi

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14 House of Life

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14.1 House of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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14.1.1 Earthly Branch (EB) of the House of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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14.1.2 Heavenly Stem (HS) of the House of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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15 House of Conception 15.1 House of Conception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Kua Number

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16.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.2 Favorable Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.2.1 Favorable Directions Of The West Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.2.2 Favorable Directions Of The East Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.2.3 Names of Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.3 1920s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.4 1930s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.5 1940s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.6 1950s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.7 1960s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.8 1970s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.9 1980s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.101990s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.112000s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.122010s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.132020s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.142030s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16.152040s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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17 120-Year Basic Components Table

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18 Seasonal Cycle

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18.1 Seasonal Cycle of the Five Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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18.2 Text and image sources, contributors, and licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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18.2.1 Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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18.2.2 Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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18.2.3 Content license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 1

Symbolic Stars Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar 1.2 General Stars (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects The key element of General Stars can be either the Day Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi Branch or the Year Branch. For example, if the Day or Year Branch is E1, and there is an E5 in the Hour Branch, it implies that there is a Star of Arts in the Hour Pillar.

1.1 Symbolic Stars

1.2.1 General Star

Symbolic Stars are activated when they appear in the Luck Pillar or the Year Pillar of a Ba Zi chart. For exThis Star symbolizes Wealth, Prosperity, and the probaample, a person with H2 as the Day Heavenly Stem, and bility of a good political career. E7 on any of his Earthly Branches will have an Academic Star. Similarly, a person with H6 as the Day Heavenly Stem, and E1 and/or E9 on any of his Earthly Branches 1.2.2 Talent Star will have a Nobleman Star. This Star symbolizes unique ideas, talent, skill, art, music, design and aesthetics of a talented person. Also can 1.1.1 Nobleman Star mean smart, philosophy, metaphysics, religion, knowledge, psychic nature. Life can live up to its highest poA person with the Nobleman Star is intelligent, and will tential to reach the goal. There is also a tendency towards get a lot of assistance from people around him. being a loner, a monk or a hermit.

1.1.2

Academic Star

1.2.3 Travelling Horse Star

A person with the Academic Star is intelligent, and will This is a good Star, symbolizing overseas working opporenjoy tremendous academic success. tunities, travel and migration. However, it has the tendency to destroy other good stars, and aggravate the influence of bad stars.

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Sword Star

A person with the Sword Star is strong-willed, and will 1.2.4 Robbing Star help the weak to fight the powerful. This Star symbolizes as person who is sharp and smart if it is a favorable Star. On the other hand, if it is unfavor1.1.4 Prosperity Star able, it implies being robbed, though not necessarily in the literal sense. A person with the Prosperity Star is strong-willed.

1.1.5

1.2.5 Death Star

Peach Blossom Star

This Star symbolizes as person who has courage and abilA person with the Peach Blossom Star is attractive, sexy, ity in planning if it is a favorable Star. On the other hand, seductive and exhibits strong sexual desires. This person if it is unfavorable, it implies being lawsuits and misfortune to one’s spouse. also enjoys good social standing. 1

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1.2.6

CHAPTER 1. SYMBOLIC STARS

Flower of Romance

1.6 Sixty-Year Cycle

The Sixty-Year Cycle is an infinite cycle, and can be arranged by Earthly Branch (E1-E10) as shown in the table below. An odd-numbered Earthly Branch is always matched with an odd-numbered Heavenly Stem, and an even-numbered Earthly Branch is always matched with an even-numbered Heavenly Stem. For example, a year can have a Stem and Branch combination of H1-E1 or As given in the above table, the "Location of the Flower H4-E4, but cannot have a Stem and Branch combination of Romance" depends on the Year of Birth. For example, of H1-E2 or H4-E1. for a person born in the Year of Snake (E6), E2 or E9, the favorable direction for activating the Flower of Romance is in the South (E7). This Star symbolizes “Internal Romance” (a loving relationship between husband and wife, if it appears on the Year or Month Branch. On the other hand, This Star symbolizes “External Romance” (extra-marital affairs) if it appears on the Hour or Day Branch of a person’s Ba Zi chart.

1.7 Heaven Void

1.3 Heavenly Virtue Stars and Monthly Virtue Stars

When the above Sixty-Year Cycle is arranged by Heavenly Stems (H1 to H10), six groups of Earthly Branches appear, as given in the following table. The Heaven Void consists of the bottom two rows, where are no Heavenly Stems to match the Earthly Branches, as indicated by "X".

Heavenly Virtue Stars and Monthly Virtue Stars are auspicious Stars, and they imply the help of benefactors when a person is in danger. For example, if a person has a Month Branch of E2, and H7 appears in any of the four Heavenly Stems, then the person has a Heavenly Virtue Star.

The presence of Heaven Void is like a catalyst, and it can moderate or reverse the effect of an auspicious or inauspicious Star. For example, if there is both an auspicious Star and a Heaven Void in a Ba Zi chart, the auspicious Star will be less beneficial. Similarly, if there is both an inauspicious Star and a Heaven Void in a Ba Zi chart, the inauspicious Star will be less harmful.

1.4 Solitary Star and Lonesome Star A person with a Solitary or Lonesome Star may appear solemn and unfriendly. It symbolizes doom for family members; a Solitary Star symbolizes misfortune to parents, and a Lonesome Star symbolizes misfortune to spouse. For example, a person with E2 in a Day Branch or a Year Branch, plus a E3 in any other Earthly Branch is deemed to have a Solitary Star.

1.5 Three Extraordinary Noblemen The Three Extraordinary Noblemen are the Heaven, Earth and Human Extraordinary Noblemen. These Stars symbolize a person who is extremely intelligent, gifted in many areas, knowledgeable, learned and generous. He will have great achievements, and no adverse forces can cause him harm. If the Heavenly Stems are not in the order shown in the table below, these Stars are less effective.

To determine the presence of the Heaven Void in a Ba Zi chart, look at both the Stem and Branch of the Year Pillar and both the Stem and Branch of the Day Pillar. After this, look at the Earthly Branch of the other pillars to determine whether the Heaven Void is found. For example, if the Year Pillar is H1-E1 (in Group One), then Heaven Void falls on E11 and E12, so if the Month Branch is E11 or E12, then Heaven Void is located in the Month Pillar. Similarly, if the Day Pillar is H2-E10 (in Group Three), then Heaven Void falls on E7 and E8, so if the Day/Month/Year Branch is E7 or E8, then Heaven Void is located in the Day/Month/Year Pillar respectively.

Chapter 2

Heavenly Stems Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

2.1 Heavenly Stems There are ten Heavenly Stems (represented by the acronyms “H” or “HS”) used in the construction of the Four Pillars of Ba Zi ( ), a method of Chinese Divination based on a person’s date and time of birth. For example, both the acronyms “HS1” and “H1” represent the first Heavenly Stem, namely "Jia" (Yang Wood), as shown in the tables below.

2.2 Heavenly Stem Combinations and Clashes Notes: 1. In the above table, “5Com” means the 5 Combinations of two adjacent Heavenly Stems. These combinations result in a good structure of a person’s Ba Zi 2. “Clash” means that the Heavenly Stems clash with each other in the Ba Zi, when they are next to each other. Clashes will result in a poor structure of a person’s Ba Zi. 3. If there is a Clash of two adjacent Stems, as well as a Combination with another Stem, the Clash will not occur, as Combinations take precedence over Clashes.

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Earthly Branches 3.2 Earthly Branch Interactions (Combinations and Clashes)

Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

In the table below, combinations and clashes refer to the type of interactions between two or more of the four Earthly Branches (the hour, day, month and year earthly branches) found in a person’s Ba Zi chart.

3.1 Earthly Branches

Combinations refer to auspicious interactions, and clashes are inauspicious interactions. For example, in Row 1, combination(E3,E4,E5) means that if the branches E3, E4 and E5 are found in a person’s Ba Zi chart, it is an auspicious sign. On the other hand, clash(E1,E7) in Row 7 means that if the branches E1 and E7 are found in a Ba Zi chart, it is an indication of an inauspicious chart.

There are twelve Earthly Branches (represented by the acronyms “E” or “EB”) used in the construction of the Four Pillars of Ba Zi ( ). For example, both the acronyms “EB1” and “E1” represent the first Earthly Branch, namely "Rat" (Yang Water), as shown in the tables below. Notes:

Combinations may result in a new element being formed in a chart. For example, combination(E12,E4,E8) in Row2 will result in the formation of the new element "Wood", as indicated in the table below.

1. The Chinese terms used for the animal mnemonics are not words used for the animals themselves. For example, the Chinese word for “Rat” is " " and not " ". Similarly, the word for “Horse” is " " and never " ", as shown in the table above. The animal signs are therefore used purely as a memory aid, and carry no inherent meaning. In other words, the physical or mental characteristics of a person cannot be inferred from the animal sign under which he/she is born. For example, it cannot be inferred that a person born under the “Ox” sign is strong, or that a person born under the “Tiger” sign is ferocious. Such facile inferences are invalid.

3.3 Hierarchy of Earthly Branch Interactions The following is the hierarchy of Earthly Branch interactions, ranked in descending order of importance. For example, “Seasonal Combination” is more important, and will override “Three Combinations”, which in turn will override “Three Persecuting Clashes”. 1. Seasonal Combination

2. In translating the Earthly Branch from Chinese to English, only one word is used, although the Chinese terms could be translated into English in more than one way. For example, the Chinese term for “Goat” could equally mean “ram” or “sheep” in English, the term for “Rat” could also be translated as “mouse”, and the word for “Metal” is sometimes translated as “Gold”, as the same Chinese character is used for both. In addition, the term “Five Elements” could be translated literally, and perhaps more accurately, as "Five Movements".

2. Three Combinations 3. Three Persecuting Clashes 4. Six Clashes 5. Half Combination 6. Self Persecuting Clash 7. Six Combinations 8. Conflicted Clashes 4

3.6. REFERENCES 9. Related Clashes

5 The "+" sign in the table below represents “Yang”, and the "-" sign represents “Yin”. For example, "+Wood” denotes “Yang Wood”, and "-Water” denotes “Yin Water”.

3.4 Prerequisites For Interactions To Be Successful 3.6 References The prerequisites for interactions to be successful are: 1. Three Combinations: For a front-half or rear-half combination to be successful, the resultant element (Water, Earth, Fire, Wood, or Metal) must be present in any one or more of the Heavenly Stems of the Ba Zi chart. For example, a half-combination of E1 (Yang Water) and E9 (Yang Metal) will result in the Water element. If the Water element is found in any of the four Heavenly Stems, then this half-combination will be effective (the branches E1 and E9 need not be next (adjacent) to each other in the Ba Zi chart for the combination to be successful). Conversely, a combination of E1 and E9 will not be successful if the element Water is not found in any of the four Heavenly Stems of a person’s Ba Zi chart. 2. Six Clashes: For a “Six Clash” to be effective, the pair of contributing branches must be next (adjacent) to each other in a Ba Zi chart. For example, the clash of E7 and E1 will be effective if E7 is on the Hour Earth Branch and E1 is on the Day Earth Branch. On the other hand, the clash of E7 and E1 will not be effective if E7 is on the Hour Earth Branch and E1 is on the Month or Year Earth Branch. 3. Six Combinations: For a “Six Combination” to be effective, the pair of contributing branches must be next (adjacent) to each other in a Ba Zi chart. For example, the combination of E2 and E1 will be effective if E2 is on the Hour Earth Branch and E1 is on the Day Earth Branch. On the other hand, the combination of E2 and E1 will not be effective if E2 is on the Hour Earth Branch and E1 is on the Month or Year Earth Branch. 4. Seasonal Combinations: For a “Seasonal Combination” to be effective, the three contributing branches need not be next (adjacent) to each other in a Ba Zi chart.

3.5 Hidden Heavenly Stems in Earthly Branches For every Earthly Branch, one or more Hidden Heavenly Stems may be found. In the evaluation of a Ba Zi chart, both the Earthly Branches and Hidden Heavenly Stems are taken into account.

1. http://www.math.nus.edu.sg/aslaksen/ gem-projects/hm/0203-1-44-heavenly_secrets/ heavenly_secrets.pdf

Chapter 4

Hsia Calendar Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

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Hsia Calendar 5.1 Introduction

• 1901 • 1902

The Hsia Calendar ( ) is also known as the Ten Thousand Year Calendar ( ). Unlike the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the Hsia Calendar is a Chinese solar sexagenary calendar system, based on a cycle of 60-years.

• 1903 • 1904 • 1905 • 1906

5.2 Purpose

• 1907 For a given date and time of birth, the Hsia Calendar is • 1908 used to obtain the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches with which to construct the Four Pillars of Destiny ( ) • 1909 of a person. The Four Pillars of Destiny are also known as the Ba Zi ( ), literally the Eight Characters of a person’s birth. In ancient China, one use of this form of divination 5.4.2 1910s was to select a suitable marriage partner. • 1910 The Four Pillars of Destiny are the Year Pillar, the Month Pillar, the Day Pillar and the Hour Pillar. Each Pillar is made up of two components, namely the Heavenly Stem and the Earthly Branch, both of which are read from the Hsia Calendar.

• 1911 • 1912 • 1913

The Hsia Calendar is also used in various types of Feng Shui, or Chinese Geomancy, such as the Flying Star Feng Shui.

• 1914 • 1915 • 1916

5.3 Seasons

• 1917 • 1918

There are twelve Seasons (SS) used in the Hsia Calendar. These are based on the relative position of the sun.

• 1919

5.4.3 1920s

5.4 Years

• 1920

The following is a list of Gregorian calendar years represented in the Hsia Calendar system:

• 1921 • 1922

5.4.1

1900s

• 1923

• 1900

• 1924 7

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5.4.6 1950s • 1950 • 1951 • 1952 • 1953 • 1954 • 1955

5.4.4

1930s

• 1930 • 1931 • 1932 • 1933 • 1934 • 1935 • 1936

• 1956 • 1957 • 1958 • 1959

5.4.7 1960s • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963

• 1937

• 1964

• 1938

• 1965

• 1939

5.4.5

1940s

• 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969

• 1940 • 1941 • 1942 • 1943

5.4.8 1970s • 1970 • 1971 • 1972

• 1944

• 1973

• 1945

• 1974

• 1946 • 1947

• 1975 • 1976 • 1977

• 1948

• 1978

• 1949

• 1979

5.4. YEARS

5.4.9

1980s

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5.4.12 2010s

• 1980

• 2010

• 1981

• 2011

• 1982

• 2012

• 1983

• 2013

• 1984

• 2014

• 1985

• 2015

• 1986

• 2016

• 1987

• 2017

• 1988

• 2018

• 1989

• 2019

5.4.10

1990s

5.4.13 2020s

• 1990

• 2020

• 1991

• 2021

• 1992

• 2022

• 1993

• 2023

• 1994

• 2024

• 1995

• 2025

• 1996

• 2026

• 1997

• 2027

• 1998

• 2028

• 1999

• 2029

5.4.11

2000s

5.4.14 2030s

• 2000

• 2030

• 2001

• 2031

• 2002

• 2032

• 2003

• 2033

• 2004

• 2034

• 2005

• 2035

• 2006

• 2036

• 2007

• 2037

• 2008

• 2038

• 2009

• 2039

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2040s

• 2040 • 2041 • 2042 • 2043 • 2044 • 2045 • 2046 • 2047 • 2048

5.5 References • Joey Yap, “The Ten Thousand Year Calendar - Your Definitive Reference For Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology”, JY Books Sdn Bhd; 3rd edition (2004). ISBN: 9834076150 • Vincent Koh, “Hsia Calendar: 1924-2024”, Asiapac Books (1998). ISBN: 981229077X

Chapter 6

Hour Pillar Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

6.1 Hour Pillar The Hour Pillar is used in the construction of the Four Pillars of Ba Zi ( ), a method of Chinese Divination based on a person’s date and time of birth: • The Heavenly Stem of the Hour Pillar is obtained from the intersection of the column (Heavenly Stem of Day Pillar) and the row (Time of Birth). For example, for a person born between 5pm-7pm, with a Heavenly Stem of the Day Pillar of H3, the Heavenly Stem of the Hour Pillar will be H4. • The Earthly Branch of the Hour Pillar is obtained from the last column (Earthly Branch of Hour Pillar) of the above chart. For example, if the Heavenly Stem of Day Pillar is H3 and the time of birth is 6.23pm, then the Hour Pillar is H4, E10.

6.2 Hour Pillar Listed For Every Day Heavenly Stem (HS) 1. Hour Pillar For Day HS1 2. Hour Pillar For Day HS2 3. Hour Pillar For Day HS3 4. Hour Pillar For Day HS4 5. Hour Pillar For Day HS5 6. Hour Pillar For Day HS6 7. Hour Pillar For Day HS7 8. Hour Pillar For Day HS8 9. Hour Pillar For Day HS9 10. Hour Pillar For Day HS10

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Luck Pillar Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar Luck Pillar. The starting age of the Luck Pillar is based (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | on the date of birth in the Hsia Calendar. The following Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects variables are used to derive the Luck Pillar: Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi 1. The gender of the person

7.1 Luck Pillar

2. The Yin or Yang of the Heavenly Stem of the year of birth

The Luck Pillar ( , Ta Yun) of a person’s Ba Zi chart gives an indication of a person’s luck in periods of 10 years each. The Luck Pillar is plotted based on the following:

3. The Monthly Pillar of the Ba Zi of the person 4. The number of days to the preceding or following Hsia Season, from the date of birth There are two possibilities, (A) and (B), as given below:

7.2 Heavenly Stem of the Year Pillar

(A)

For a male born in a Yang year (that is, the Heavenly Stem of the Year Pillar is Yang), the method is to look up his date of birth in the Hsia Calendar, count forward, and 7.3 Earthly Branch of the Month obtain the number of days from his date of birth to the next Hsia Season, where Early Spring is represented by 1, Pillar Mid Spring by 2, Late Spring by 3, ... etc. For example, if Joe is born on 28th August 2000 (where the Monthly There are 12 Earthly Branches as follows: Pillar is HS1 and EB9), then the first day of the following Using the Monthly Pillar of a Ba Zi chart, the first luck Hsia Season is 7th Sep 2000, and the number of days is pillar will be the next Stem & Branch of the above charts, 10. in either the forward or reverse cycle. The starting age will be 10 divided by 3, rounded to the nearest integer, which is 3. The Heavenly Stem of Joe’s first five years will be from 3 to 7, and the Earthly Branch of his next five years will be from age 8 to age 12. The Luck Cycle or Luck Pillar is plotted from right to left, as the age increases, beginning from the next (in increasing Similarly, if a female is born in a Yang year (or a male order) Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch of his Monthly born in a Yin year), her luck will follow the reverse cyPillar. cle, and her first Luck Pillar will be HS7 and EB5, if her The above calculation also applies for a female born in a Monthly Pillar is HS8 and EB6. Yin year. For example, a male born in a Yang year (or a female born in a Yin year) will follow the forward cycle, and if his Month Pillar is HS8 and EB6, then his first Luck Pillar will be HS9 and EB7.

7.4 Starting Age of the First Luck Pillar

The Luck Cycle : H2-E10, Age 3, Forward (B)

However, for a male born in a Yin year, or a female born in a Yang year, the counting is in a backward sequence. Each Luck Pillar lasts 10 years. The first five years are The counting starts from the date of birth backwards to covered by a Heavenly Stem, and the next five years by an the preceding Hsia Season. For example, if Joe is born Earthly Branch, and this is repeated for each subsequent in a Yin year, the counting will start from 28th August 12

7.5. LIST OF LUCK PILLARS 2000 backwards to 6th August 2000, giving a total of 22 days. In this case, the starting age will be 22 divided by 3, which is 7 (rounded to the nearest integer). The Heavenly Stem of Joe’s first five years will be from 7 to 11, and the Earthly Branch of his next five years will be from age 12 to age 16. The Luck Cycle or Luck Pillar is plotted from right to left, as the age increases, beginning from the next (in decreasing order, since Joe is a male born in a Yin year) Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch of his Monthly Pillar. The Luck Cycle : H10-E8, Age 7, Reverse

7.5 List of Luck Pillars 7.5.1

In A Forward Direction

7.5.2

In A Reverse Direction

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Chapter 8

Life Cycle Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

8.1 12-Stage Life Cycle Of The Self Element The Self Element is the Heavenly Stem of the Day Pillar. The Self Element is combined with the Earthly Branch of each of the Pillars (Year, Month, Day, Hour), and the intersection of these gives the Life Stage as depicted in the chart below: For example, if the Month Pillar is H3~E4, then the Self Element is H3. If the Year Pillar is H10~E1, then the Life Stage for the Year Pillar is H3~E1, and from the above table, it is depicted as “Conception” which is bestowed with a “Weak” status. This process of obtaining the Life Stage is then repeated for each of the four pillars.

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Chapter 9

Hidden Stems Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

9.1 Hidden Stems Branches

in

Earthly

Each Earthly Branch in the four Pillars will have one or more Hidden Heavenly Stems. For example, if the Earthly Branch of the Month Pillar is E11, then the Hidden Heavenly Stems are H4, H5 and H8 for the Month Pillar. If the Earthly Branch of the Day Pillar is E10, then the Hidden Heavenly Stem is H8 for the Day Pillar.

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Chapter 10

Aspects Of Life Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

10.2 Male Elemental Relationships

10.2.1 For a man with a Self element of Metal

10.2.2 For a man with a Self element of Wood

10.2.3 For a man with a Self element of Water

10.2.4 For a man with a Self element of Fire

10.1 Aspects Of Life

The columns “Opposite Gender" and “Same Gender" refer to the Yin or Yang of the Self element as compared to the Yin or Yang of the other element, such as the Wealth element. Gender here refers to Yin or Yang, not male or female. For example, for a man with a Self element of Yang Metal, his element of Direct Wealth will be Yin Wood, and his element of Unexpected Wealth will be Yang Wood.

10.2.5 For a man with a Self element of Earth

10.3 Female Elemental Relationships

For a man with a Self element of Yin Metal, his element of Direct Wealth will be Yang Wood, and his element of Unexpected Wealth will be Yin Wood. 16

10.4. REPRESENTATIONS OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

10.3.1

For a woman with a Self element of Metal

10.3.2

For a woman with a Self element of Wood

10.3.3

For a woman with a Self element of Water

10.3.4

For a woman with a Self element of Fire

10.3.5

For a woman with a Self element of Earth

10.4 Representations of Family Relationships 10.4.1

Stages of Life

10.4.2

Family Groupings

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Chapter 11

Date Selection Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

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Chapter 12

Date Selection 12.1 Introduction In Chinese divination, the selection of an auspicious date is based on the Hsia Calendar. Auspicious dates are selected for marriages, job applications, business transactions, signing of agreements and other important events. The general strategy to select a good or auspicious day is to follow these steps:

ets, then putting them into existing columns in the tables, with the understanding that all signs/symbols have meaning only within the context of the date (row) itself. In other words, these signs/symbols within brackets can be put under any other column without altering their meanings.

12.2 Years

1. For a particular period (week/month/year), first strike off the days that are generally inauspicious, The following is a list of Gregorian calendar years that such as [Danger] or Three Killings days. may be used for the selection of auspicious dates in the Hsia Calendar system: 2. By comparing with a person’s Ba Zi, strike off those days that are personally inauspicious, such as Extinction Star (pX-) days.

12.2.1 Date Selection By Year

3. After narrowing down the search, the remaining days are probably usable if not auspicious. Select the 12.3 Abbreviations, Signs And remaining days that auspicious, such as [Success] or Symbols Used Good Asset days, and/or those that are personally advantageous, such as Combination (pGC-) and/or Heavenly Doctor (pGH-) days. The use of abbreviations, signs and symbols is to minimise the size of the date selection calendar, whilst facilitating understanding without bloat.

12.1.1

Column Headings

The signs/symbols (Three Killings, Good Asset, Success, 12.3.1 Brackets etc) that indicate whether a day is auspicious or inauspicious may appear under any Column Heading (Year, 1. [] - Square Brackets are used to indicate effects that Month, Day, Season, etc) in a table for convenience of are solely dependent on the date itself, and are inderepresentation only. As a calendar with listings by date, pendent of a person’s Ba Zi. Within square brackets, all signs/symbols refer to the day itself, and may not incapital letters are acronyms for the Pillar and Stem dicate any relationship whatsoever with the column / Branch of the Date. For example, “MH” refers to under which it appears. For example, the personal Exthe Month Heavenly Stem of the Date, and “YE” tinction Stars are put into the Season column for converefers to the Year Earthly Branch of the Date. nience only, as it makes the table more compact; the Ex2. () - Round Brackets are used to indicate effects that tinction Stars do not have any relationship with the Seaare dependent on BOTH the date and a person’s Ba son. If an Extinction Star is to be put into a column that Zi. Within round brackets, the small letter “p” imrepresents a person’s Ba Zi, namely one of the 10 Heavplies that the effect is “personal” to a person’s Ba enly Stems, an additional 10 columns will have to be inZi. The other small letters are acronyms for the Pilcluded, making the table unwieldy. This problem will be lar and Stem / Branch of a person’s Ba Zi chart. For compounded if the same logic is applied to the Earthly example, “mh” refers to the Month Heavenly Stem, Branches, and 12 additional columns will need to be inand “de” refers to the Day Earthly Branch of a percluded. Column proliferation is avoided by simply enson’s Ba Zi. closing the signs/symbols within round or square brack19

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The use of square and round brackets, together with the Earthly Branch of the Year, resulting in an inauspicious use of capital and small letters, are designed to help a day. reader to rapidly decipher and understand the usefulness of a day in date selection. Clashes With The Month

12.3.2

Prosperity Stars

“XM-" : These inauspicious days, also known as Month Breaker days, are days where the Earthly Branch of the Month clashes with the Earthly Branch of the Day. For example XM-9 means that the Earthly Branch of the Day is 9 (representing Monkey), and this clashes with the Earthly Branch of the Month, resulting in a bad day.

“GPS-" represents a Good Prosperity Star, and is an auspicious day for investments. For any particular Date, the Properity Star is computed using the Heavenly Stem of the Year and the Earthly Branch of the Day. For example, “GPS-DE5” means there is a Prosperity Star on that day, where the Day Earthly Branch has a value of 5 (rep12.3.7 resenting Dragon).

Three Killings

“X3-" : These inauspicious days are known as Yearly Three Killings Days, and represent the clash of the Element of the Day with the 5-Element Structure of the Year. “GA-" represents Good Asset (Year Asset or Storage For example, X3-Wood means the clash of the Day ElStar) days. For example, [GA-DE2] represents a Year ement of Metal against the Wood Structure of the Year. Asset Day, with a Day Earthly Branch of 2 (representing These are inauspicious days. Ox). There are four frames (structures) of the Three Harmony

12.3.3

Year Asset or Storage Star

Combination of the 12 Earthly Branches:

12.3.4

Heavenly Doctor (

)

“pGH-" are days of the Personal Good Heavenly Doctor, when the Month Earthly Branch (the Earthly Branch of the Month of Birth in a person’s Ba Zi), combines with the Heavenly Doctor Star in the Day Earthly Branch (the Earthly Branch of the Day in the respective Date). For example, “pGH-me12” represents an auspicious date for a person whose Ba Zi has a Month Earthly Branch with a value of 12 (representing Pig).

12.3.5

The Earthly Branch Of The Personal Year Pillar

1. Water Structure - consisting of Dragon (E5), Monkey (E9) and Rat (E1). The Water Structure clashes with all Fire Elements, namely Snake, Horse and Goat (E6, E7, E8). 2. Wood Structure - consisting of Goat (E8), Pig (E12) and Rabbit (E4). The Wood Structure clases with all Metal Elements, namely Monkey, Rooster and Dog (E9, E10, E11). 3. Fire Structure - consisting of Dog (E11), Tiger (E3) and Horse (E7). The Fire Structure clashes with all Water Elements, namely Pig, Rat and Ox (E12, E1, E2).

“pGC-ye1” (2, 3,... 12) : This is the Personal Good Com4. Metal Structure - consisting of Snake (E6), Ox (E2) bination day for someone with an Earthly Branch of 1 (2, and Rooster (E10). The Metal Structure clashes 3,... 12) in a Ba Zi’s Year Pillar. It indicates that the with all Wood Elements, namely Tiger, Rabbit and combination between the Earthly Branch of the Day (for Dragon (E3, E4, E5). the respective Date) and the Earthly Branch of Year (in a person’s Ba Zi) is auspicious. For example, “pGC-ye6” For example, on 1st Jan 2012, the year is a Rabbit Year, is an auspicious day for a person whose Ba Zi has a Year and this belongs to the Wood Structure. All days with Pillar where the Earthly Branch is 6 (representing Snake). Metal in its Earthly Branch will clash with the year Wood Structure. 1st Jan 2012 has an Earthly Branch of 10 (Rooster - Yin Metal) and this clashes with the Wood 12.3.6 Clashes ( ) Structure. The 3 Killings [X3-Wood] is indicated for this day. Clashes With The Year “X4-" : These are the Three Killings Days of the Month, “XY-" : These inauspicious days, also known as Year and represent the clash of the Element of the Day with Breaker days, are days where the Earthly Branch of the the 5-Element Structure of the Month. These are inausYear clashes with the Earthly Branch of the Day. For picious days. For example, [X4-Metal] means that the example XY-10 means that the Earthly Branch of the Day Earthly Branch clashes with the Metal Structure of Day is 10 (representing Rooster), and this clashes with the the Month Earthly Branch.

12.5. RELATIONSHIPS OF EARTHLY BRANCHES

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The Three Killings Days are obtained from the following 12.4.1 Combinations of Heavenly Stems table, by comparing the Earthly Branch of the Year or ( ) Month against the Earthly Branch of the Day: 1. Yang Wood combines with Yin Earth

12.3.8

Extinction Star (

)

2. Yin Wood combines with Yang Metal

“pX-" : This is known as the Extinction Star Day when the Qi in a person’s Ba Zi is old and worn out. For example “pX-dh8” represents an Extinction Star Day for a person whose Ba Zi has a value of 8 (representing Xin Yin Metal) in his Day Heavenly Stem (also known as the Heavenly Stem of the Day Pillar), and this represents an inauspicious day for the person.

12.3.9

No Wealth Days (

4. Yin Fire combines with Yang Water 5. Yang Earth combines with Yin Water

12.4.2 Clashes of Heavenly Stems ( ) 1. Yang Wood clashes with Yang Metal

)

“XX-10Bad” : These very inauspicious days are known as the No Wealth Days, the Big Disaster Days or Ten Ferocious Days. These are generally inauspicious days for everybody.

12.3.10

3. Yang Fire combines with Yin Metal

Four Separating Days

These four days are best avoided for important matters. They are March 20, June 20, September 22 and December 21. The Four Separating Days are one day before: 1. Spring Equinox 2. Summer Solstice

2. Yin Wood clashes with Yin Metal 3. Yang Fire clashes with Yang Water 4. Yin Fire clashes with Yin Water

12.5 Relationships Branches

of

Earthly

Earthly Branches have relationships with each other. The positive relationships are known as combinations, and the negative relationships as clashes. Combinations result in auspicious days, and clashes result in inauspicious days.

3. Autumn Equinox

12.5.1 6 Combinations Branches ( )

4. Winter Solstice

12.3.11

of

Earthly

Four Extinct Days

12.5.2 3 Harmony Combinations Earthly Branches ( ) These four days should not be used for important matters. They are February 3, May 5, August 8 and November 7. 12.5.3 The Four Extinct Days are one day before:

6 Clashes of Earthly Branches (

of )

12.6 The 12 Day Officers

1. Coming of Spring 2. Coming of Summer Solstice

The 12 Day Officers ( ) refer to the 12 types of Qi or energies that may exist in that day. These generic energies are common to everybody on that day.

3. Coming of Autumn Equinox 4. Coming of Winter Solstice

12.4 Relationships Stems

of

Heavenly

Heavenly Stems have relationships with each other. The positive relationships are known as combinations, and the negative relationships as clashes. Combinations result in auspicious days, and clashes result in inauspicious days.

1. Establish ( ) - suitable for getting engaged/marriage proposal, starting a new job/school term, business transactions, medical treatments. NOT for funerals. 2. Remove ( ) - suitable for cleansing activities, ending a relationship, dieting, medical excisions, demolition or repair works. NOT for marriage, adoption, official openings, starting a new job, travel.

22 3. Full ( ) - suitable for bountiful outcomes e.g. offical openings, house-warming party, install new equipment. NOT for marriage, legal settlements/lawsuits, starting a new job. 4. Balance ( ) - suitable for outcomes that are favourable for both parties (win-win) e.g. marriage, travels, situations where one needs to balance against a more dominating power. NOT for lawsuits. 5. Stable ( ) - suitable for activities with lasting effects (long-term) e.g. marriage. NOT for projects to be completed quickly, jobs with no prospects. 6. Initiate ( ) - suitable for activities that commence something (new beginnings). NOT for travel and moving house. Not a superior day. 7. Destruction ( ) - suitable for destroying something e.g. building demolition. 8. Danger ( ) - to be generally AVOIDED. 9. Success ( ) - MOST auspicious, POSITIVE and has MULTIPLIER effect. Suitable for all activities that require positive outcomes e.g. marriages, move into new house, start construction. NOT for lawsuits. 10. Receive ( ) - suitable to attain something/rewards. NOT for medical treatments or visiting the sick. 11. Open ( ) - suitable for office opening, housewarming, starting work, marriage, starting a new job/school. NOT for groudbreaking. 12. Close ( ) - to be AVOIDED for activities of significance.

CHAPTER 12. DATE SELECTION

Chapter 13

List Of Ba Zi Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi The following links to the Ba Zi (8-characters) based on the hour, day, month and year of birth. The Luck Pillars are also included.

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Chapter 14

House of Life Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

14.1 House of Life 14.1.1

Earthly Branch (EB) of the House of Life

The Earthly Branch (EB) of the House of Life is found at the intersection of the Earthly Branch (EB) of the Month of Birth (in the Monthly Pillar) and the Earthly Branch (EB) of the Hour of Birth (in the Hourly Pillar).

14.1.2

Heavenly Stem (HS) of the House of Life

The Heavenly Stem (HS) of the House of Life is found at the intersection of the Heavenly Stem (HS) of the Year of Birth (in the Yearly Pillar) and the Earthly Branch (EB) of the House of Life.

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Chapter 15

House of Conception Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

15.1 House of Conception

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Chapter 16

Kua Number Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar 16.2.3 Names of Directions (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects In the above table, the top four are considered good directions, and the bottom four as unfavorable directions. Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

16.3 1920s

16.1 Introduction The Kua number of a person is determined by his/her year of birth in the Chinese Hsia calendar. For example, if a male is born between 5th Feb 1928 and 3rd Feb 1929, then his Kua number is 7. A female born in the same period will have a Kua number of 6. The Kua number is used in ancient Chinese divination and Feng Shui or Chinese geomancy.

16.4 1930s 16.5 1940s 16.6 1950s 16.7 1960s

16.2 Favorable Directions

16.8 1970s

The Kua number can be depicted in a magic square (where the sum of any 3 numbers whether horizontally, vertically or diagonally is always equal to 15) and is used in Ba Zi divination to indicate the good or favorable directions of a person born with this Kua number.

16.2.1

Favorable Directions Of The West Group

Kua numbers 2,5,6,7 and 8 belong to the West Group, and the good or favorable directions of people born with these Kua numbers are West, South-West, North-West and North-East.

16.2.2

16.9 1980s 16.10 1990s 16.11 2000s 16.12 2010s 16.13 2020s 16.14 2030s

Favorable Directions Of The East 16.15 Group

Kua numbers 1,3,4,9 belong to the East Group, and the good or favorable directions of people born with these Kua numbers are North, South, East and South-East. 26

2040s

Chapter 17

120-Year Basic Components Table Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi The 120-Year Basic Components Table spans the years 1912 to 2031. The basic 60-year cycle that is repeated endlessly may be taken as starting from 1924 to 1983. Each year is given a name, consisting of the name of the Heavenly Stem followed by the name of the (Animal Sign of the) Earthly Branch. For example, 1983 is known as the “Wood Rat” ( ) year, and 1983 as the “Water Pig” ( ) year. For simplicity, the complete name is frequently not used, and is shortened to “Year of the Rat” or “Year of the Pig” respectively. In the table below, “E” is the acronym for Earthly Branch and “H” is the acronym for Heavenly Stem.

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Chapter 18

Seasonal Cycle Ba Zi | Heavenly Stems | Earthly Branches | Hsia Calendar (Xia Calendar) | Hour Pillar | Luck Pillar | Life Cycle | Hidden Stems | Seasonal Cycle | Symbolic Stars | Aspects Of Life | Date Selection | List Of Ba Zi

18.1 Seasonal Cycle of the Five Elements The Season of Birth has the greatest impact on the Ba Zi. For example, if a person is born in Spring, then Wood prospers, Fire is born, Earth dies, Metal is imprisoned, and Water retreats. The term “All Seasons” refer to the last month (the third month) of every Season, when Earth prospers, as Earth is the transition element between any two Seasons. For example, when Metal (Autumn) changes to Water (Winter) the transition element is Earth.

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18.2. TEXT AND IMAGE SOURCES, CONTRIBUTORS, AND LICENSES

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• Ba Zi/Symbolic Stars Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Symbolic_Stars?oldid=2778552 Contributors: Cheryl2012, ByGrace, 4pillars and Anonymous: 1 • Ba Zi/Heavenly Stems Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Heavenly_Stems?oldid=2487361 Contributors: Cheryl2012, ByGrace and 4pillars • Ba Zi/Earthly Branches Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Earthly_Branches?oldid=2591654 Contributors: Cheryl2012, ByGrace, 4pillars, Jhvsjhj and Anonymous: 2

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• Ba Zi/Hsia Calendar Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Hsia_Calendar?oldid=2450510 Contributors: Cheryl2012, ByGrace and 4pillars • Ba Zi/Hour Pillar Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Hour_Pillar?oldid=2497338 Contributors: Cheryl2012, ByGrace and 4pillars • Ba Zi/Luck Pillar Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Luck_Pillar?oldid=2501408 Contributors: Cheryl2012, ByGrace, 4pillars and Anonymous: 1 • Ba Zi/Life Cycle Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Life_Cycle?oldid=2450513 Contributors: Cheryl2012 and ByGrace • Ba Zi/Hidden Stems Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Hidden_Stems?oldid=2498059 Contributors: Cheryl2012, ByGrace and 4pillars • Ba Zi/Aspects Of Life Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Aspects_Of_Life?oldid=2478579 Contributors: Cheryl2012 and ByGrace • Ba Zi/Date Selection Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Date_Selection?oldid=2481384 Contributors: Cheryl2012, Icetruck, ByGrace and Anonymous: 1 • Ba Zi/List Of Ba Zi Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/List_Of_Ba_Zi?oldid=2498625 Contributors: 4pillars • Ba Zi/House of Life Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/House_of_Life?oldid=2452395 Contributors: Cheryl2012 and ByGrace • Ba Zi/House of Conception Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/House_of_Conception?oldid=2965665 Contributors: Az1568, Cheryl2012, ByGrace and Anonymous: 2 • Ba Zi/Kua Number Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Kua_Number?oldid=2501410 Contributors: Cheryl2012, ByGrace, Sylvialim, 4pillars and Anonymous: 1 • Ba Zi/120-Year Basic Components Table Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/120-Year_Basic_Components_Table?oldid= 2501412 Contributors: Sylvialim, 4pillars and Anonymous: 1 • Ba Zi/Seasonal Cycle Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ba_Zi/Seasonal_Cycle?oldid=2450518 Contributors: Cheryl2012 and ByGrace

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