Guides

The ultimate expression of pattern quality is wealth and status level. This article explains the complete logic from pattern analysis to determining wealth and status levels.

Choosing yongshen in false following patterns is far more complex than in true following patterns. Starting from the definition of false following patterns, and combining the three dimensions of Day Master roots, luck cycle direction, and pattern transition, this article provides a systematic method for yongshen selection in false following patterns.

Pattern tier determines the ceiling of a natal chart's life level. This article provides a systematic assessment method from three dimensions: pattern clarity vs. turbidity, Useful God quality (sentient and strong vs. unsentient and weak), and luck cycle coordination.

Each of the Eight Standard Patterns (Officer, Killing, Wealth, Resource, Output, Hurting Officer, Robwealth, and Yang Blade) has its own rules for selecting the yongshen. This article systematically explains the selection method, luck-cycle affinities and taboos, and common mistakes for all eight patterns.

How to quickly determine the pattern type when facing a bazi chart? This article summarizes practical techniques for rapid pattern identification.

Faced with a bazi chart, where do you begin pattern analysis? This article teaches the complete pattern-analysis workflow from scratch, perfect for readers new to the pattern concept.

Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are mixed-qi month branches with multiple hidden stems, making pattern selection complex. This article explains the pattern selection principles and common pitfalls for mixed-qi month branches.

Hurting Officer Producing Wealth is one of the important paths for the Hurting Officer Pattern. This article explains the Useful God selection method for Hurting Officer Using Wealth charts, the power balance between Hurting Officer and Wealth star, and luck cycle considerations.

In a Seal pattern, pairing with Output can transform the Seal star's solidity into talent. This article explains the Useful God selection method and power balance for the Seal and Sash Using Output pattern.

Selecting the Use for Seal pattern paired with Output requires delicate balance. This article provides in-depth analysis of the Use selection method and common pitfalls for Seal and Sash Using Output.

When both Direct Officer and Seven Killings emerge simultaneously in a Seal pattern, the pattern becomes complex. This article explains the Useful God selection method and handling strategy for mixed Officer-Killing in Seal patterns.

The Follow Children Pattern is one of the more difficult pattern types to judge. This article systematically explains the complete procedure for judging Follow Children Pattern and common errors.

The Indirect Resource Pattern is the pattern representing deep thinking and unique perspective among the standard eight patterns. This article explains its characteristics, formation conditions, and key luck cycle considerations.

The Indirect Wealth Pattern is the riskier variant among Wealth patterns. This article explains formation conditions, break signals, and differences from the Direct Wealth Pattern.

Whether Follow-Wealth entering a Resource cycle is good or bad is one of the most common luck-cycle questions. This article starts from the essence of Follow-Wealth and analyzes how Resource cycles affect the pattern, offering judgment criteria for different scenarios.

Jia-Se Ge is the Exclusive Prosperity pattern corresponding to the Earth element. This article explains the formation conditions, pattern characteristics, luck cycle preferences, and differences from other Exclusive Prosperity patterns.

Jian-Lu Ge is the pattern where the month-branch is the Day Master's Lu, making the Day Master naturally strong. This article explains the yongshen selection method, luck cycle preferences, and differences from Yang-Ren Ge.

Jin-Shen Ge is a special external pattern type in the pattern method. This article explains the formation conditions, diagnostic methods, and luck cycle preferences of Jin-Shen Ge.

Mixed Officer and Killing is a classic challenge in pattern-based chart reading. This article explains how to judge removal choices and how different removal directions affect the pattern.

Killing-Resource Mutual Production is the most classic benign configuration of the Seven Killings Pattern. But Wealth cycles are this pattern's nemesis. This article explains why Killing-Resource Pattern most fears Wealth star, and how to cope during Wealth cycles.