This article is a continuation of a BaZi case study I first documented in 2013. Back then, I analyzed Conan’s chart and shared a 5-part series. They highlighted his early struggles, the challenges he faced during unfavorable TaYun. However, I also told him that beginning in 2012, with the arrival of his 4th TaYun, his fortune would begin to shift upwards. This new cycle would gradually lift him out of his low point. It will open up the way for success in both career and love life. Now, more than a decade later, Conan has returned with updates on his life. His journey has unfolded just as the BaZi chart suggested, moving from hardship into lasting success.
Peter Yap | Traditional Chinese Metaphysics: BaZi vs Zi Wei Dou Shu – Origins, Methods, and Styles
BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny) and Zi Wei Dou Shu (Emperor Purple Star Astrology) are two of the most respected systems in Chinese metaphysics for reading destiny and timing.
While both are based on your birth date and time, their calculation methods, focus, and style of interpretation are completely different.
This guide explains each system in detail and compares them side-by-side so you can decide which is right for your needs.
Peter Yap | What Does House Facing and Sitting Mean in Feng Shui?
When choosing or designing a home, many people focus only on location, style, or price. Yet in Feng Shui, the orientation of the house—the Facing (向) and Sitting (坐) directions—plays a decisive role in how qi (energy) flows through your life. When combined with your BaZi chart and the guidance of your Useful Ten Gods (十神用神), the house orientation can either open doors to opportunities or create hidden obstacles.
This article explores whether you should align your house Facing or house Sitting direction with your BaZi favorable element and how to apply this knowledge in real life.
Peter Yap | Real-Life Case: Samsung Princess Lee Boo-jin
In BaZi, chart structures and elemental imbalances can point to relationship issues. Pillar interactions like clashes, combinations, or punishments also play a role. These patterns may reveal problems in one’s romantic or marital life. These indicators may point to delayed marriage, unstable relationships, difficulties in maintaining harmony with a spouse, or even divorce.
★★★★★6.5/10 6.5 out of 10: August 2025 BaZi and Feng Shui Forecast
Peter Yap | Key Energy Shifts, Flying Star Changes, and Auspicious Tips for the Month
August 2025 (03:14pm 07/08/2025 -- 05:58pm 07/09/2025) brings the solar term Li Qiu (Beginning of Autumn), shifting the year’s energy towards harvest and consolidation. Whether your BaZi chart thrives or struggles this month depends on how your elements interact with this seasonal change.
Peter Yap | BaZi and Ten Gods 十神: The Meaning and Their Role in Your Destiny
Ten Gods are fundamental concepts that reveal the dynamic relationships between the elements in your chart. Despite the name, the Ten Gods are not literal deities but symbolic representations of different energies and roles that influence your personality, behavior, luck, and life path.
Each “God” corresponds to a specific interaction between the Day Master (your core element) and other elements in your BaZi chart. These interactions help practitioners understand how different aspects of your life—such as wealth, career, relationships, and talents—are shaped by elemental influences.
