BaZi - literary meaning Eight Characters - also known as the Four Pillars of Destiny is a traditional Chinese science making the destiny analysis possible. Destiny is often defined as a life path already determined for every one of us at the time of our birth.

BaZi analysis gives us the means to translate the data of one's birth–the year, month, day and time of birth into four pairs of different Chinese characters called Jia Zi. The four pairs make up the mentioned Eight Symbols - BaZi. Each pair is also called a pillar, hence the name Four Pillars.

BaZi consists of Yin and Yang variation of the five elements. Analysing the structure, compatibility and BaZi combinations, we can provide a deeper analysis of our life path details.

Every individual can apply the obtained information to strengthen his or her relationships, increase the talents and potentials, and make decisions based on the prognosis of his or her life and luck path.

BaZi analysis gives us a possibility to research the mysteries and potentials of life using the information of one’s year, month, day and time of birth. BaZi analysis enables us to research the influence of the destiny on the vital aspects of life like health, family, friendships, relationships and business. We can also use it for evaluation of relations among different aspects of life as well as for prediction of a life path, giving us a broad picture to help us come to correct decisions directed towards the set goals.

There are two potent forms of ancient Chinese Astrology to analyze Life the Purple Star system (Zi Wei Dou Shu) and Eight Characters (BaZi).

Ba Zi or Four Pillars of Destiny as it is popular known in the West, is a sophisticated art of Chinese fortune-telling based largely on the Chinese five-element theory, allowing us to investigate the potential and mysterious of our lives using our birth data. BaZi calculation enable us to explore the cyclical influence of our 'destiny' in terms important areas such as family, friends, relationships, wealth, fame, recognition, career, studies, partnership, business and the almost every other important aspect of our lives. BaZi can be used to evaluate relationships and to forecast the life path of each individual.

BaZi translates our birth data - Year, Month, Day and Hour of birth into four pairs of distinct Chinese Characters (called Jia Zi). Four pairs make Eight Characters. Each pair is also known as a pillar, hence the term Four Pillars. The eight characters are made up of the yin and yang variations of the Five Elements. By analyzing the structure, compatibility, clashes, combinations and inter-relations of these eight characters, we can learn much about our nature and our life path. An individual can make use of this information to accelerate his performance in work, strengthen his or her relationships with others, improve weaknesses, maximize talents and potentials, and make informed decisions based on forecasts of his or her upcoming cycle of luck.

Understanding our BaZi helps us deal with uncertainties and allows us to understand our strengths and weaknesses in life. Understanding of BaZi is also needed to perform proper Feng Shui prescriptions or remedies. Factors such as luck are often indomitable and not within our grasp. BaZi analysis is designed to help us understand the cycles of luck and possibly understand how it influences our lives.

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