The Sudden Rise: 10-Year DaYun Breakthrough
Raymond Wong Yuk-man: From Teacher to Political Icon and His 2008 BaZi Luck
Elected to the Legislative Council in 2008, Raymond Wong served as a legislator representing Kowloon West for eight years. During this period, he became known for his outspoken views and political activism. In 2016, he ran again but lost the election, marking the end of his legislative tenure and prompting a shift in focus toward personal and professional pursuits.
He is a well-known Hong Kong political commentator, media personality, and legislator, whose career trajectory is as fascinating as it is inspiring. Rising to fame during his 1992 DaYun (10-year luck pillar) period, Wong transitioned from teaching to media, eventually becoming one of Hong Kong’s most influential voices in social commentary. His unique blend of outspoken opinions and charisma cemented his popularity among the public.
His BaZi Four Pillars of Destiny
Now, let’s look into his BaZi Four Pillars of Destiny.
Jia (甲) Wood, born in the month of Xu (戌) Earth, may at first glance appear to be a Follower BaZi Four Pillars chart, with the Jia Wood Day Master surrounded by Earth and Metal. While other Wood Day Masters might behave differently in this configuration, this remains a weak Jia Wood Day Master. Metal governs his authority and status, and since Metal is unfavorable, his achievements may seem mysterious at first glance. His Resource element is the Useful Ten God (Xi Yong Shen, 喜用神), Water—the key supportive element—remains weak and hidden within his chart.
Today, we will uncover the mystery behind his success.
The Sudden Fame: 1992 GuiSi (癸巳) DaYun
In 1992 Sudden Fame 🤔, Wong entered the GuiSi (癸巳) DaYun period, marking a significant turning point in his life. In BaZi, a DaYun represents a 10-year luck cycle that can amplify opportunities, career breakthroughs, and personal influence.
On the surface, the combination of Gui (癸) with two Wu (戊) elements in his chart would typically generate an unfavorable fire, suggesting potential obstacles or challenges. Instead of enduring hardship, he found fame and influence. This implies that his Useful Ten God (喜用神)—Water—must have been strengthened. "But where did this Water come from❓"
Political Career and the 2008 Legislative Election
Wong’s political journey saw him emerge as a leading figure in the radical pro-democracy camp. He founded several organizations: the League of Social Democrats (2006), the Proletariat Political Academy (2010), and People Power (2011).
BaZi Perspective: 2002–2021 Luck
Wong’s BaZi DaYun cycles from 2002 to 2021 help explain the timing of his political success, challenges, and career shifts.
2002–2011 DaYun: Building Influence and Political Breakthrough
- 2006: Founding of the League of Social Democrats, marking Wong’s transition from media commentator to political organizer.
- 2008 Won 🤔:
In 2008, as chairman of the League of Social Democrats, Wong won a seat in the Legislative Council representing Kowloon West, receiving the second highest number of votes in his constituency. From a BaZi perspective, the 2008 WuZi (戊子) year added another Wu (戊) to his chart, bringing the total to three Wu. This created an excess of the unfavorable Earth element, which should have worked against him.
Yet instead of losing, he achieved victory through merit. So why was this the case? "Where did the auspicious influence come from❓"
- 2010: Participated in the “Five Constituencies Resignation”, successfully returning to the Legislative Council in the by-election.
- 2011: Split from the League of Social Democrats and co-founded People Power, demonstrating adaptability and continued influence during this DaYun.
2012–2021 DaYun: Consolidation, Realignment, and Media Renewal
Entered the XinMao (辛卯) DaYun, in which water temporarily disappeared from his chart and only metal remained visible.
- 2012 Re-elected 🤔: Now without water, "why was this the case❓"
- 2013: Exited People Power and distanced himself from the pan-democracy camp, signaling a shift in alliances. BaZi theory often associates such transitions with cycles where certain elements in the DaYun create friction, prompting career or relationship realignments.
- 2014: Supported protesters during the Umbrella Movement, reinforcing his visibility and influence in civic activism.
- 2016 Lost 🤔: Participated in Legislative Council elections as part of the localist camp, but lost the election and faced a lawsuit, reflecting the more challenging aspects of this DaYun. From a BaZi perspective, 2016 BingShen (丙申) year featured 2 Bing (丙) combining with 1 Xin (辛) to produce strong water. "Water was strong then why lost ❓".
- 2017: Declared his complete separation from all political affairs and political groups, stepping back from active politics. This transition reflects the cycle’s testing phase, prompting him to focus on personal and professional avenues outside politics.
- 2018: Revived the long-defunct Crazy Dog Daily, returning to media—this reflects a career renewal phase, consistent with favorable BaZi elements promoting opportunity in alternative fields.
Later Life: 2020 and Beyond
Due to the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law in 2020, Wong relocated to Taiwan, continuing his work in media and commentary. This relocation reflects a natural BaZi transition from political engagement in Hong Kong to broader platforms for influence.
Conclusion
Raymond Wong Yuk-man’s life exemplifies the intersection of talent, timing, and BaZi luck cycles. His fame in 1992, electoral success in 2008, and resilience through political realignments highlight periods where his personal elements aligned with external opportunities. By breaking down his 2002–2011 and 2012–2021 DaYun, and examining the hidden supportive formations in his chart, we see how his career was shaped by cycles of visibility, influence, challenge, and renewal, culminating in a lasting impact both in politics and media.