Plain-English guide to Bazi, Liu Yao, and Huangli — structured for modern readers, culturally respectful, and aligned with practical planning.
A culturally-sensitive overview with analogies and modern use cases.
Chinese traditional metaphysics studies patterns of time, cycles, and human experience through symbolic systems. It is best understood as a blend of calendar science, observation, and interpretive frameworks rather than religion or absolute prediction.
Think of it like weather for personal timing: we don’t control the seasons, but we can choose clothes and activities that match the climate.
Rooted in classical scholarship, these methods evolved over centuries across dynasties. Today, people use them for decision support, personal planning, and reflection — combining tradition with modern practicality.
A personal energy blueprint based on your birth year, month, day, and hour.
Bazi translates your birth time into four pillars: Year, Month, Day, and Hour. Each pillar has a Heavenly Stem and an Earthly Branch. Together, they outline tendencies — like a blueprint of timing and temperament.
Personal energy blueprint Four pillarsA structured decision-making tool using six lines to model change.
Liu Yao uses coin tosses to generate six lines (yin/yang). These lines form a hexagram that describes the situation and how it may develop. It’s a framework for clarifying choices, not a fortune decree.
An auspicious timing calendar for planning important events.
The almanac summarizes each day’s supportive and challenging activities. It’s like a planning assistant that helps you choose timings with fewer friction points.