12 Zodiac • 5 Elements • Bazi • Zi Wei Dou Shu
Ancient wisdom over 3,000 years old using Yin-Yang principles, Five Elements, and 12 Zodiac animals to analyze destiny, personality, and compatibility. The most complex and profound system in Eastern astrology.
Chinese Astrology is an ancient system with over 3,000 years of history, developed in ancient China by combining Yin-Yang philosophy, Five Elements theory, and cosmic observation.
The Chinese zodiac uses a lunisolar calendar, combining lunar months with the solar year. Animal, element and yin–yang correspondences repeat over 60 years. Bazi uses solar-term boundaries for its year and month pillars.
Chinese Astrology goes beyond birth year to include month, day, and hour of birth, known as Bazi or Four Pillars of Destiny, providing a detailed picture of one's life path.
Each animal has a fixed branch element, shown here; the year element changes with the heavenly stem. The listed years change at Chinese New Year.
2020, 2008, 1996, 1984
Dragon, Monkey
Horse
2021, 2009, 1997, 1985
Snake, Rooster
Goat
2022, 2010, 1998, 1986
Horse, Dog
Monkey
2023, 2011, 1999, 1987
Goat, Pig
Rooster
2024, 2012, 2000, 1988
Rat, Monkey
Dog
2025, 2013, 2001, 1989
Ox, Rooster
Pig
2026, 2014, 2002, 1990
Tiger, Dog
Rat
2027, 2015, 2003, 1991
Rabbit, Pig
Ox
2028, 2016, 2004, 1992
Rat, Dragon
Tiger
2029, 2017, 2005, 1993
Ox, Snake
Rabbit
2030, 2018, 2006, 1994
Tiger, Horse
Dragon
2031, 2019, 2007, 1995
Rabbit, Goat
Snake
The five elements interact with each other, creating cosmic balance
→ Fire
⊘ Earth
→ Earth
⊘ Metal
→ Metal
⊘ Water
→ Water
⊘ Wood
→ Wood
⊘ Fire
Generating: Wood → Fire → Earth → Metal → Water → Wood
Controlling: Wood → Earth → Water → Fire → Metal → Wood
Opposing forces that complement each other, creating cosmic balance
Everything in the universe contains both Yin and Yang. Balance between these two forces is the key to harmony.
Destiny analysis from Year, Month, Day, and Hour of birth
Bazi or Four Pillars of Destiny uses Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches to create 4 pillars. Each pillar has 2 characters, totaling 8 characters (八字 = 8 characters), providing detailed life analysis.
Ancestors, family, fortune from birthplace
Parents, education, career, youth to working age
Self, spouse, relationships, core of life
Children, later life, legacy
Emperor's Astrology - China's most complex system
Zi Wei Dou Shu means 'Purple Star Astrology' and is an advanced system using 14 main stars across 12 palaces to analyze all aspects of life, from career and love to health and fortune.
The foundation of the Chinese calendar system
Compatible and conflicting zodiac signs
The basic Chinese zodiac reading changes year at Chinese New Year, in late January or February. Births before that date use the previous zodiac year. Bazi changes its year pillar at Li Chun, a solar-term boundary.
Bazi focuses on elemental analysis and balance using 8 characters. Zi Wei uses 14 main stars across 12 palaces, alongside auxiliary stars, to provide a different interpretive framework.
Elements modify zodiac personality. For example, Fire Dragon is more courageous than Water Dragon. The same zodiac+element combination repeats every 60 years.
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