How To Read Bazi Chart

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Lesson 1: BZP 1201
REVISED HOW TO READ A BAZI CHART

Revised How To Read A Bazi Chart
How To Read A BaZi Chart?
Introduction
At this juncture, it is important that you are reasonably well-versed with all the fundamentals. These
fundamentals include the:
Heavenly Stems
Earthly Branches
and the relationships between the stems and branches. In addition, if you are not quite comfortable yet
with the concept of Yin/Yang, the nuances of the 5 elements, element strength, chart equilibrium, luck
cycle as well as the basic pictorial approach, please do review the fundamentals.
Heaven Stem
Earthly Branches
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If youre all systems set to go, lets get to deciphering a BaZi chart!
In this lesson, we take the first step to reading a BaZi chart (do keep in mind that learning BaZi is like
peeling an onion; each time you re-look into any BaZi chart, you discover yet another aspect of the
persons life.)
The Components of a BaZi Chart: Pillars, Palaces and Stars
Now, the first step is to understand the components of a BaZi chart.
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There are altogether 4 pillars; the year pillar, month pillar, day pillar and hour pillar. Each pillar represents
certain aspects of your life eg. relationships, the people in your life and your own personal characteristics
from external characteristics, your responses to challenges and situations, to your innermost thoughts and
feelings!
Hour Pillar
Day Pillar
Month Pillar
Month Pillar
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Within the 4 pillars themselves are Palaces (Western Astrology refers to Palaces as Houses). Each
of the palaces governs a relationship or *affinity* with a particular subject matter. The year pillar is also
know as the Grandparents Palace ie. the palace that governs your affinity with the your grandparents
and extended family. The month pillar is the Parents Palace and represents your affinity to your parents
or superiors/bosses. The day pillar can be divided into two portions. The stem of the day pillar is the
Life Palace which is referred to as the Day Master, and represents YOU. The branch of the day pillar
is the Spouse Palace and represents your spouse and also your home. The hour pillar is the Children
Palace and represents your relationship and affinity with your children or others under your care. Each of
the palaces basically indicates ones relationship with the subject matter as represented by the particular
palace in question.
Grandparents
Palace
Parents
Palace
Self
Spouse
Palace
Children
Palace
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As a crucial component in understanding a specific affinity or relationship in ones life, we have to
look at the stars which are situated inside the palaces. For example, if your month pillar contains an
unfavourable or negative element, then your relationship with what is governed by that pillar, ie. your
parents is less than stellar!
For more information on a specific subject matter for example the characteristics of your spouse or child,
we have to look at the stars which reside inside the relevant pillar, such as the spouse palace or children
palace.
Parents
Palace
Spouse
Palace
Children
Palace
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In summary, a BaZi chart contains 3 major components: the pillars, palaces and stars. At this juncture,
if you are shaking your head, confused at where all the stars are flying about, fret not! The stars are
nothing more than the stems branches and hidden stems contained in the palaces of a BaZi chart.
In future lessons, we will convert the stems and branches into descriptive stars which fall under 2
categories:
10 Gods (eg. Eating God, Indirect Wealth, Direct Resource, Rob Wealth etc)
10 Gods Pin Yin
Group
Direct
Translation
Bi Jian
Jie Cai
Pian Yin
Zheng Yin
Zheng Guan
Pian Cai
Zheng Cai
Shi Shen
Shang Guan
Pian Guan/
Qi Sha
Friend
Rob Wealth
Indirect Resource
Direct Resource
Indirect Officer/
Seven Killings
Direct Officer
Indirect Wealth
Direct Wealth
Eating God
Hurting Officer
Associate
Resource
Power
Wealth
Output
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Auxiliary Stars (eg Noblemen, Intelligence, Peach Blossom etc)
Auxiliary Stars
Noblemen Star
Intelligence Star
Heavenly Noble
Monthly Virtue
Sky Horse
Peach Blossom
Solitary and Lonely Star
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Palace Relationships
A basic BaZi reading entails deciphering and understanding the pillars, palaces
and stars. We need to look at how all the components interact with each other. However, as a first step,
we need to look into the relationships and interactions between the palaces within a BaZi chart. So before
we delve deeper into stars, lets understand the relationships between the palaces, of which there are
essentially 2 types:
Heavenly Stems relationships
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Heavenly Stems Relationship
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Earthly Branches relationships
Earthly Branches Relationship
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Wei
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Hai
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Hai
Ox
Chou
Ox
Chou
Monkey
Shen
Monkey
Shen
Dog
Xu
Dog
Xu
Dragon
Chen
Dragon
Chen
Horse
Wu
Horse
Wu
Snake
Si
Snake
Si
Rabbit
Mao
Rabbit
Mao
Tiger
Yin
Tiger
Yin
Earthly Branches Relationship Table
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To keep things simple for now, please assume that the heavenly stems may only interact among themselves
and similarly for the earthly branches.
Which of the 2 kinds of relationships is more important? They are both important but
the relationships which have a more serious impact on ones life are the earthly branch
relationships. The relationships between the heavenly stems are more on the surface
outlook of things akin to the clothes that we wear. This is because the heavenly
stems represent the prevailing qi or what is outside. For example, a clash
of the heavenly stems may result in a small external injury or only a small
problem thats revealed to the world. As the earthly branches represent what
is inside and the actual content on what is involved, a clash, for example, in
the earthly branches is more serious, such as major health issues and problems.
This is because the earthly branches contain the actual roots of any subject matter.
In addition, the earthly branches represent timing aspects (such as seasonal qi)
as well. As such, a BaZi reading at this stage usually focuses more on earthly
branches relationships and as youll soon find out in later lessons, the earthly
branches relationships are quite numerous and are rather complex.
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Heavenly Stem Relationships
There are 2 main relationships of the Heavenly Stems:
Counter
Combination
The heavenly stem relationships basically represent the apparent and revealed aspects of ones life and
include the events and outcomes that are visible and are know by others. For example, a countering
relationship usually indicates an apparent problem in ones life that is obvious to those around him/her.
Do bear in mind as you progress with your BaZi studies that at every level of your study, youll keep
adding yet another layer of information to concepts that youve already been introduced to at a previous
level. We are indeed peeling the BaZi onion one layer at a time!
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Earthly Branch Relationships
Earthly branch relationships are more complex as there are several types of relationship. There are 5 types
of earthly branch relationships:
Clashes
Rat
Zi
Ox
Chou
.
Tiger
Yin
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Rabbit
Mao
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Chen
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Goat
Wei
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Clash
Clash
Clash
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Combinations
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Zi
Ox
Chou
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Tiger
Yin
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Rabbit
Mao
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Chen
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Si
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You
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Pig

Monkey
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Dog
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Rat

Goat
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Punishment
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Yin
,
Snake
Si
t
Monkey
Shen
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Ox
Chou
.
Dog
Xu
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Goat
Wei
Uncivilised Punishment ,)
Rat
Zi
Rabbit
Mao
+
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Punishment
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Hai
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Rooster
You
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Rooster
You
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Horse
Wu
Horse
Wu
Dragon
Chen
\
Dragon
Chen
\
Self Punishment
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Chen
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Yin
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Monkey
Dragon
Horse
Tiger
Dog
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Rooster
Snake
Ox
Rabbit
Pig
Goat
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Lesson 1: BZP 1201

Each type of earthly branch relationship represents a different aspect, feel, and affinity. While a single
BaZi natal chart will not contain all the relationships, we will certainly experience all the relationships as
life unfolds since there are the Luck Pillars and Annual Pillars that will interact with the natal chart.
Clash - A clash is basically an antagonistic relationship between 2 earthly branches
Combination A combination is a merging of 2 earthly branches, sometimes producing an
extra element. The analogy is like a couple getting together to produce a child (although note that a
combination does not always mean a marriage nor is a combination always a good thing!)
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Lesson 1: BZP 1201

Harm A harm generally entails some sort of betrayal, hurt feelings and causes emotional pain
Punishment A punishment is basically a negative repercussion or effect, such as pain or losses
due to ones own actions (or inaction), attitude and behaviour. It is by understanding the kind of
punishment that we can take control, avoid or minimize its effect by identifying the cause of the
problem.
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Lesson 1: BZP 1201

Destruction A destruction is basically a removal or change in some aspect of life and is best
represented with the adage out with the old, in with the new, even though the new may be bad or
negative! Self-destructive behaviour is one example of a destruction effect.
At this point, do bear in mind that there is no absolute rule as to which earthly branch relationship is bad
or good. A clash or punishment, though generally unpleasant, may serve to teach us a good lesson, lead
us eventually to a positive outcome and make us better people. But of course, not everyone is able to learn
from these experiences (which may even destroy him/her).
One key concept of understanding BaZi is to help us understand the forces that affect us and more
importantly, what appropriate actions to take (or not to take) in order to improve our lives. As such, the real
cure to any negative stem or branch relationship is via our own actions. The purpose of understanding
BaZi is to comprehend what governs us, what affects us and most of all, whats RIGHT action to take
(avoidance can sometimes be the best action!) to make our lives better.
At this stage you have taken an important first step to reading any BaZi chart, ie. in identifying and
understanding the stem and branch relationships between the palaces in the chart. It is crucial to do this
prior to delving into the elemental relationships between the stars.

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