Full BaZi (Four Pillars) Birth Chart Reading · Four-School Voting Method
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1. Basic Information and Chart
Basic Profile of the Chart Owner
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Chart Owner | Qi Baishi |
| Gender | Qian Zao (Male Chart) |
| Gregorian Date | January 1, 1864 |
| Birth Time | Si Hour |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig (癸亥) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Day Master | Yi Yin Wood, flowers, grasses, vines, and creepers |
Four Pillars Chart
| Pillar | Heavenly Stem | Earthly Branch | Main Star | Hidden Stems | Na Yin | Void |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Pillar | 癸 | 亥 | Indirect Resource | 壬·甲 | Great Sea Water | 戌亥 |
| Month Pillar | 甲 | 子 | Rob Wealth | 癸 | Metal in the Sea | 戌亥 |
| Day Pillar | 乙 | 丑 | Day Master | 己·癸·辛 | Metal in the Sea | 戌亥 |
| Hour Pillar | 辛 | 巳 | Seven Killings | 丙·庚·戊 | White Wax Metal | 戌亥 |
Five Elements Distribution
Wood 2.5 · Fire 0.5 · Earth 1.0 · Metal 2.0 · Water 2.5
Core Features
Si-Hai clash in the Earthly Branches, indicating an unstable foundation
Combinations in the Earthly Branches indicate good interpersonal affinity and support from benefactors
Brief Chart Structure Assessment
| Dimension | Judgment | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Chart Structure | Indirect Resource Structure | Structure taken from the Month Branch Zi |
| Day Master Strength | Extremely Strong Day Master | Overall judgment of the Yi Wood Day Master |
| Seasonal Adjustment | Use Bing | Cold Wood uses Bing |
| Earthly Branch Clash | Si-Hai Clash | Clashes indicate many changes |
2. Fifteen-Step Chart Reading Process
Encoding · Establish the Four Pillars
Gregorian date: January 1, 1864, Si Hour. Year Pillar: Guihai; Month Pillar: Jiazi (Yin month, first month); Day Pillar: Yichou; Hour Pillar: Xinsi. The Four Pillars are:癸亥 甲子 乙丑 辛巳。
Identify the Day Master · Yi Wood
Yi is Yin Wood, associated with flowers, grasses, vines, and creepers. Di Tian Sui discusses the nature of Yi Wood. Qi Baishi’s lifelong conduct corresponds closely to this image.
Observe the Month Command · Water Is Strong in Zi Month
Zi is the first month of the Yin cycle, when Water qi is in power. Hidden stem: Gui. The Month Command is dominated by Water, guiding the direction of the chart structure.
Day Master Strength · Extremely Strong Day Master
For the Yi Wood Day Master, after combining the strength of the Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and Hidden Stems, the judgment isExtremely Strong Day Master. The Day Branch Chou is in Decline — a moderate state.
Seasonal Adjustment · Use Bing
Qiong Tong Bao Jian: cold Wood uses Bing. In this chart, the seasonal-adjustment Useful God is Bing — hidden in the branch and waiting to reveal.
Chart Structure · Indirect Resource Structure
Taken from the Month Branch Zi asIndirect Resource Structure. It requires support from Luck Pillars. With many clashes and punishments, life tends to be changeable.
Image · Clarity, Turbidity, Truth, and Falsehood
The Heavenly Stems are Gui, Jia, Yi, and Xin, giving mixed qi. The Earthly Branches are Hai, Zi, Chou, and Si; many clashes and punishments make the image turbid, while combinations make it true.
Useful God · Bing
Bing is selected as the seasonal-adjustment Useful God. When the body is extremely strong, it favors control, draining, and consumption. Overall, Bing is the main choice; being hidden in the branch gives a middling level.
Temperament Assessment
Yi Wood Day Master with Indirect Resource Structure — a firm temperament. Wood governs benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, and uprightness. Clashes bring changeability; combinations bring good interpersonal affinity.
Health Assessment
Wood governs the liver and gallbladder. The Five Elements are relatively complete, with no obvious imbalance. Many clashes and punishments mainly indicate external injuries.
Six Relations Assessment
The Day Branch Chou is the spouse palace and is in Decline. Indirect Wealth sits in the spouse palace — the spouse star is in position. Without clashes, it is relatively stable.
Wealth and Office Level
Indirect Resource Structure with an extremely strong body — a strong body can carry Wealth and Officer, giving an upper-middle level. The seasonal-adjustment Useful God Bing awaits support from Luck Pillars. Major rises and falls are indicated.
Luck Pillars and Annual Influences
For a male chart born in a Yin Gui year, Luck Pillars are counted in reverse order. Luck begins at age 5. See below for details.
Auxiliary Shen Sha
Day Pillar Yichou: Void in Xu and Hai. Huagai is in Chou.
Overall Judgment
Indirect Resource Structure, extremely strong Day Master, and Bing used for seasonal adjustment. Clashes and punishments are the concern, indicating a changeable life with major rises and falls. Luck Pillar support is needed to determine the life trajectory.
3. Four-School Voting Method
Four-School Voting Summary
All four schools agree: Indirect Resource Structure, Bing as Useful God, major rises and falls. The Day Master is extremely strong, with clashes and punishments as the concern. The seasonal-adjustment Useful God does not reveal and needs Luck Pillars to compensate.
4. Detailed Luck Pillars and Annual Influences
Luck Pillar Table
| Order | Luck Pillar | Na Yin | Ten Gods | Age | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 癸亥 | Great Sea Water | Indirect Resource | 5-14 years old | 1869-1878 |
| 2 | 壬戌 | Great Sea Water | Direct Resource | 15-24 years old | 1879-1888 |
| 3 | 辛酉 | Pomegranate Wood | Seven Killings | 25-34 years old | 1889-1898 |
| 4 | 庚申 | Pomegranate Wood | Direct Officer | 35-44 years old | 1899-1908 |
| 5 | 己未 | Heavenly Fire | Indirect Wealth | 45-54 years old | 1909-1918 |
| 6 | 戊午 | Heavenly Fire | Direct Wealth | 55-64 years old | 1919-1928 |
| 7 | 丁巳 | Sand-in-Earth | Eating God | 65-74 years old | 1929-1938 |
| 8 | 丙辰 | Sand-in-Earth | Hurting Officer | 75-84 years old | 1939-1948 |