BaZi Profiling Case Study

BaZi: When Strong Useful Gods Still Bring Misfortune

Students' BaZi Case Study | Peter Yap | Friday, 17 April 2026

In Zi Ping BaZi (Four Pillars 子平命理) astrology, a chart where the Five Elements are balanced and inclined toward Useful Ten Gods (喜用神) and harmoniously flowing is described with the saying: “When the Five Elements are in harmony, a lifetime will be free of calamity (五行和者，一世無災).” Yet, real-life cases sometimes challenge this assumption.

This case study presents a striking example of a chart that appears structurally sound — with strong and well-supported useful gods — but ultimately resulted in an unexpected and premature death. It highlights an important truth: the natal chart alone is not enough.

BaZi Ten Gods: How Combination Leads to Transformation

Students' BaZi Case Study | Peter Yap | Friday, 3 April 2026

In BaZi analysis, understanding Combination (合) and Transformation (化) is crucial, as it directly determines how the Ten Gods and Five Elements actually function within a chart.

A true transformation can alter the nature of a Ten God entirely, changing its role from favourable to unfavourable (or vice versa), while failed transformations leave the original structure intact. At the same time, certain combinations may “release” an element’s influence, allowing another element to manifest more strongly. Without this deeper level of analysis, interpretations can be superficial or even misleading. Therefore, mastering the dynamics of Combination and Transformation is essential for accurately determining the chart structure, Useful Ten Gods (用神 Yong Shen), and ultimately, the real potential of a BaZi chart.

BaZi Ten Gods Combination: Which Disappear, Which Remain
How Ten Gods Are Taken, Released, or Coexist in BaZi Combinations
Students' BaZi Case Study | Peter Yap | Friday, 27 March 2026

The combinations and transformations of the Ten Gods (十神 Shi Shen) form the foundation—and indeed the soul—of BaZi analysis.

To apply the Ten Gods effectively, one must clearly identify:

1. which Ten God is being combined (被合), and lost
2. which is released after a combination (合神被释) , and
3. whether the original and transformed Ten Gods coexist (一合多神) .

Mao Zedong’s BaZi: From Great Savior to Declining Luck Cycle
Understanding the Ten Gods (十神, Shi Shen): The Core Foundation of BaZi Four Pillars of Destiny
Students' BaZi Case Study | Peter Yap | Friday, 20 March 2026

Many people have written about Mao Zedong’s BaZi. There are countless books and online articles discussing it.

In 2026, it had already been 51 years since Mao Zedong passed away, and there was no particular reason to revisit his BaZi for study. It was only because, during an advanced student section discussion, a student mentioned Xi Jinping, which then led to a discussion of Deng Xiaoping, and eventually to Mao Zedong, let’s reopen this chapter of history.

BaZi Case Study of Puyi: The Extraordinary Destiny of China’s Last Emperor
Why Puyi’s Power and Wealth Were Never His Own
Students' BaZi Case Study | Peter Yap | Friday, 13 March 2026

Puyi, China’s Last Emperor, led a life unlike any other in Chinese history. Born with imperial blood in 1906, he was crowned as emperor in name but lacked real power, later becoming the puppet ruler of Manchukuo (满洲国). Despite the trappings of wealth and prestige, his authority was largely symbolic, and political turmoil eventually stripped him of even that. By analyzing his BaZi chart, we can uncover why his strong wealth elements promised prosperity, yet fate ultimately led him to live the second half of his life as an ordinary citizen. This case study explores how the interplay of the Five Elements shaped Puyi’s extraordinary journey, offering insight into the mysteries of imperial destiny and metaphysics.

BaZi Analysis of Emmanuel Macron: Wealth-Competing Chart and Presidential Rise
Students' BaZi Case Study | Peter Yap | Friday, 30 January 2026

Emmanuel Macron’s BaZi chart is often classified as a Bi Jian Duó Cái (Wealth-Competing) structure, traditionally linked to financial conflict and weak authority. Yet he rose to become President of France in a modern democratic system. This article analyzes his BaZi destiny chart and explains how classical metaphysics patterns can manifest differently in contemporary society.