Chinese Astrology Ba Zi basics
During the time of the majestic
Imperial Court back in ancient China, astrology played an influential role in
the Emperor’s decision making. Records of Chinese astrology have been found in
the Forbidden City depict that it has been practiced for more than 3,000 years!
Chinese astrology is a
comprehensive source of information ranging from one’s destiny and luck to
inherent personal potentials and limitations. Every year, month, day, hour (and
even minute) can be expressed in sexagenarian cycles, a unique combination of
one Heavenly Stem and one Earthly Branch.
The Four Pillars Astrology is
based more on the Solar or Hsia calendar, which is aligned with the longitude
of the Sun on the ecliptic – causing every solar year to begin between the 3rd
and 5th of February.
This type of astrology focuses
on the Five Elements (Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, Wood). It is the consulting
astrologer’s primary goal to suggest ways to the client to create a balance.
Everyone’s life and circumstance are unique, so the methods to achieve balance
will be varied.
Time plays an essential factor
in the practice of Chinese astrology because it affects the fundamental
dynamics of the chart.
It influences the individual in
10-year time frames, whether the influence is positive or negative depending on
the Five Elements. Some periods can bring intense activity – others can bring
stagnation. By evaluating the importance of an individual’s 10-year luck cycles,
the astrology practitioner can foresee significant developments in the client’s
life.
From a business perspective,
Chinese astrologists can see which life cycles are beneficial for expansion and
determine the most accessible path for that individual to prosper.
A new luck cycle can affect
one’s health, bring new relationship patterns, bring recognition and promotion
as well as welcoming hardships and disappointments. At the end of a cycle,
people can experience life changes – like breakups of marriage or friendships,
career changes, scene changes to noticing physical changes.
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