Kang Youwei

This year, the Bing-Chen Great Luck was in effect. The heavenly stem Bing Fire (Direct Officer) combines with the Day Master Xin Metal, which is generally favorable for scholarly achievement and official advancement. However, the yearly pillar is Ren-Shen. The heavenly stem Ren Water (Hurt Officer) appears, clashing with and overcoming the Bing Fire Officer Star of the Great Luck (Bing and Ren clash), forming the configuration of 'Hurt Officer confronting the Officer'. The Hurt Officer governs the outward display of talent and a dislike for constraints; its clash with the Officer Star, which represents scholarly honors and rules, directly corresponds to the failure in the imperial examination. Simultaneously, the earthly branch Shen of the yearly pillar forms a Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Formation with the Hour Pillar Chen and the Great Luck Chen. Water is the Day Master's unfavorable element, greatly amplifying the power of the Hurt Officer, increasing tendencies of arrogance and disregard for convention, which clashed with the rigid eight-legged essay examination system. Fortunately, the year encountered the Wenchang Nobleman, beneficial for study, enabling a swift adjustment and a turn towards deeper preparation for the official examinations.

This year coincides with the Ding-Si Seven Killings Great Luck, which forms a Heavenly Clash and Earthly Confrontation with the Day Pillar Xin-Hai, signaling intense changes in life circumstances and thinking. The yearly pillar is Jia-Xu. The earthly branch Xu is the Direct Nourishment Star for the Day Master Xin Metal and is a favorable element, representing study, documents, and connections with elders. Xu Earth combines with the Month Pillar Mao, activating the originally powerful Indirect Wealth Star in the chart; the Wealth Star also represents vast external resources and information. Xu contains the Ding Fire Seven Killings, echoing the Luck Stem; the Seven Killings govern courage, pioneering spirit, and new things. Simultaneously, the year encounters the Ciguan Nobleman, enhancing literary talent and learning ability. Therefore, in a year where the favorable Nourishment Star gains strength, the Seven Killings open his vision, and the Ciguan Nobleman provides support, encountering and deeply studying world geography is a typical manifestation in destiny theory of the Nourishment Star (learning) resolving the Seven Killings (impact), transforming external upheaval into an internal cognitive breakthrough.

This year coincides with the Ding-Si Seven Killings Great Luck, which forms a Heavenly Clash and Earthly Confrontation with the Day Pillar Xin-Hai, signaling a major life transformation and turning point. Intense external impact often accompanies the opening of new opportunities. The yearly pillar is Bing-Zi. The heavenly stem Bing Fire (Direct Officer) combines with the Day Master Xin Metal, forming the configuration of 'Officer comes to combine with me', indicating ease in gaining appreciation and mentorship from noble persons and teachers (the Direct Officer represents authority, officialdom, and teachers) in career and studies. The appearance of Bing Fire Direct Officer directly corresponds to the event of seeking a teacher for study. The earthly branch Zi of the yearly pillar is the Wenchang Nobleman, greatly beneficial for study, research, and the construction of an ideological system. Simultaneously, the earthly branch Si Fire of the Great Luck contains Geng Metal (Peer Star) and Wu Earth (Direct Nourishment), both favorable for the Day Master, representing the ability to gain peer support (Peer Star) and a solid foundation of knowledge and thought (Nourishment Star) amidst turbulent change, laying a solid groundwork for his future path of statecraft.

This year is within the Ding-Si Seven Killings Great Luck. The Great Luck forms a Heavenly Clash and Earthly Confrontation with the Day Pillar Xin-Hai, marking the beginning of a major transformative period in life, where intense external impact often brings entirely new perspectives and opportunities. The yearly pillar is Ji-Mao. The heavenly stem Ji Earth (Indirect Nourishment) appears, favorable for the Day Master Xin Metal, indicating strong learning ability and receptiveness to new ideas and knowledge. The yearly earthly branch Mao Wood half-combines with the Day Branch Hai Water into a Wood formation, further activating the Day Pillar and enhancing the curiosity and exploratory desire of the Hurt Officer. The earthly branch Si Fire of the Great Luck is the Traveling Horse Star, and the year encounters the Peach Blossom and General Star, corresponding to the imagery of distant travel and exposure to new trends. This year, the Wood (Wealth Star) energy is extremely strong. Although it is an unfavorable element bringing pressure, it also represents that the 'Western things' he encountered were, in the society of that time, scarce 'wealth' and resources. The appearance of Indirect Nourishment precisely reflects the destiny principle of intellectual enlightenment and absorption of foreign culture.

This year reaches the final year of the Ding-Si Great Luck. The Great Luck forms a Heavenly Clash and Earthly Confrontation with the Day Pillar Xin-Hai, indicating the imminent end of a major life transformation period, with the intense external impact about to conclude. The yearly pillar is Ren-Wu. The heavenly stem Ren Water (Hurt Officer) appears, precisely the Seasonal Adjustment Element for the BaZi chart, indicating that talent can be displayed, thoughts are active, and the thirst for knowledge is strong. The heavenly stem Ding Fire (Seven Killings) of the Great Luck combines with the yearly Ren Water to form Ding-Ren Combine into Wood, transforming the pressure of the Seven Killings and the intellect of the Hurt Officer into Wealth Star energy. This signifies transforming the setback of exam failure (Seven Killings overcoming the self) into motivation for seeking new knowledge (Hurt Officer generates Wealth). The yearly earthly branch Wu Fire (Seven Killings) clashes with the Year Branch Wu Fire, intensifying obstacles on the traditional career path, but also secretly combines with the Day Branch Hai Water, activating internal transformative thoughts. Although unsuccessful in the examination hall this year, it planted the crucial seed for his future role as a pioneering thinker.

This year, the individual is under the Wu-Wu Direct Nourishment Great Luck. The appearance of the Nourishment Star indicates a period of profound change in thought and spirit. The yearly pillar is Jia-Shen. Shen contains Wu Earth (Direct Nourishment), sharing the same palace with the Day Master Xin Metal, forming the pattern of 'Hurt Officer adorned with Nourishment'. This means talent and thought (Hurt Officer) are guided and elevated by orthodox knowledge and ideas (Nourishment). The yearly Wenchang Nobleman enters the destiny, indicating active thinking and strong learning comprehension. The earthly branch Wu Fire (Seven Killings) of the Great Luck repeats and clashes with the Year Pillar, representing pressure and turmoil at the national level (Seven Killings as pressure, war), directly impacting the individual's heart (Year Pillar represents ancestors, nation). This external 'Killing' and internal 'Nourishment' interact intensely, compelling the individual, amidst concern for the nation and people (Seven Killings pressure), through deep contemplation (Nourishment Star function), to form a systematic ideology for national salvation (Hurt Officer adorned with Nourishment).

This year coincides with the Wu-Wu Direct Nourishment Great Luck. The heavenly stem Wu Earth (Direct Nourishment) appears, a favorable element for the chart, indicating support from noble persons and display of talent. The yearly pillar is Wu-Zi. The heavenly stem Wu Earth (Direct Nourishment) appears again, forming the phenomenon of 'Year and Luck Co-occurrence'. The energy of Earth Nourishment is叠加, leading to active thinking and a strong impulse to express opinions and submit memorials. However, the yearly earthly branch Zi Water forms a 'Zi-Wu Double Clash' with the Year Branch and the Great Luck's earthly branch Wu Fire. This is the year of 'Clashing with the Year Branch', indicating change and impact, especially impacting the Year Pillar Parental Palace (also representing the court, superiors). Hence, although the memorial was written, it failed to reach the emperor due to intense environmental change and obstruction (Wu-Zi clash). The yearly 'Wenchang Nobleman' appears, beneficial for writing and献策, but his thoughts (Nourishment Star) and actions (Food God Zi Water) encountered great resistance from the old system (Wu Fire Seven Killings).

This year, the individual is under the Wu-Wu Direct Nourishment Great Luck. The heavenly stem Wu Earth of the Great Luck is the favorable element Direct Nourishment, appearing powerfully, indicating major breakthroughs and achievements in studies, thought, and reputation. The yearly pillar is Xin-Mao. The Day Pillar Xin-Hai and the yearly earthly branch Mao Wood half-combine into a Wood formation, activating the Day Branch Hurt Officer, representing the large-scale dissemination and application of his thoughts and talent. The earthly branch Wu Fire of the Great Luck is the General Star, and the year also sees the General Star; the convergence of dual General Stars is a strong signal for initiating ventures, building teams, and demonstrating卓越 leadership. The chart shows a weak self-element, favoring Earth and Metal. The Great Luck's Direct Nourishment nourishes the self, granting immense energy in intellectual depth and charisma, enabling him to gather talented individuals and found his own school.

The Gui-Si year is a key turning point for the individual. The Day Master Xin Metal is extremely weak, with Earth (Nourishment Star) as the favorable element. The yearly heavenly stem Gui Water combines with the Wu Earth (Direct Nourishment) from the Great Luck, Year Pillar, and Hour Pillar to form Wu-Gui Combine into Fire. Although this combination transforms into Fire (Officer/Killing), seemingly pressure, the Wu Earth Direct Nourishment is activated, strongly stimulating the energy of the Nourishment Star which represents study, scholarly honor, and noble persons. Simultaneously, the yearly earthly branch Si Fire contains Wu Earth (Direct Nourishment), where the favorable element gains strength, representing a solid foundation and excellent examination luck. The yearly mystical star Guoyin Nobleman indicates official recognition and reputation. Although the yearly Si Fire confronts the Day Branch Hai Water, activating the spouse palace and bringing奔波 and change, this恰恰 is the imagery of 'achievement through movement', corresponding to traveling for exams and leaving home. The Great Luck is Wu-Wu, with Direct Nourishment appearing, already entering a decade favorable for study. The arrival of the Gui-Si year acts as a catalyst, pushing accumulated knowledge and luck to its peak, leading to a decisive success.

This year is under the Ji-Wei Indirect Nourishment Great Luck, with the yearly pillar Yi-Wei. Both the Great Luck and the Yearly Pillar are Indirect Nourishment, representing thought, strategy, and noble persons, providing the spiritual energy and strategic support for organizing and planning the 'Public Petition'. The yearly heavenly stem Yi Wood (Indirect Wealth) appears, forming a Xin-Yi clash with the Day Master Xin Metal, representing a violent collision between the individual (Day Master) and external rules, practical interests (Indirect Wealth), a destiny reflection of actively challenging the old system. Simultaneously, the earthly branches of the chart, Great Luck, and yearly pillar form a Mao-Hai-Wei Triple Wood Formation. The Wealth Star (Wood) power reaches its peak. However, his BaZi chart shows the Day Master Xin Metal is extremely weak. This is a typical manifestation of 'Wealth abundant, self weak', meaning a strong contrast between immense social responsibility (Wealth Star) and personal capacity (weak self), driving him to unite many people (Triple Formation) to have a voice. The yearly mystical stars Tianyi Nobleman and Taiji Nobleman appear together,预示 his thoughts and actions could gain covert resonance from high-level connections, and his wisdom could be displayed.

This year is under the Ji-Wei Indirect Nourishment Great Luck, with the yearly pillar Wu-Xu (Direct Nourishment). The Nourishment Star (Earth) appears doubly and gains strength, when the favorable element energy is at its strongest. The Nourishment Star governs thought, reputation, and organizational ability. Luck is like auspicious energy arriving from the east; talent and propositions easily gain widespread recognition and followers. The yearly earthly branch Xu combines with the Month Pillar Mao (Mao-Xu Combine into Fire), activating the powerful Indirect Wealth (Wood) energy in the chart, closely integrating personal concern for the nation's fate (Wealth as the wealth of the people, the nation) with reformist thought (Nourishment). Simultaneously, the Great Luck, Yearly Pillar, and the chart form a Triple Wood Formation. Although an unfavorable element, here it channels the power of the masses (Peer Stars) towards the goals of Wealth (nation) and Nourishment (thought). The yearly mystical stars Tianguan Nobleman and Taiji Nobleman appear together, indicating鼎盛 noble person luck, beneficial for initiating organizations, uniting hearts, and achieving a cause of national salvation.

This year Kang Youwei is 40, under the Ji-Wei Indirect Nourishment Great Luck, with the yearly pillar Wu-Xu. Direct Nourishment appears doubly, forming the pattern of 'Officer generates Nourishment', a typical sign of gaining official recognition and重用 in career. The yearly earthly branch Xu combines with the Month Pillar Mao, activating the powerful Indirect Wealth energy in the chart. The Wealth Star represents opportunities and resources; this combination signifies that his reform proposals (the practical goals represented by the Wealth Star) were accepted and combined with the highest authority (yearly Direct Nourishment). Simultaneously, the Great Luck, Month Pillar, and Day Pillar form the Hai-Mao-Wei Triple Wood Formation (Wealth Formation) whose power reaches its peak, representing that his reformist ideas and plans (Food God generates Wealth) formed a powerful momentum. The yearly mystical stars Tianguan Nobleman and Taiji Nobleman appear together, precisely the optimal timing of 'auspicious energy arriving from the east', encountering an enlightened ruler's appreciation and being entrusted with important responsibilities.

This year is within the Ji-Wei Indirect Nourishment Great Luck, with the yearly pillar again seeing Ji Earth (Indirect Nourishment) appear. The Nourishment Star represents thought, propositions, and organizational ability. The double叠加 of Nourishment from Great Luck and Year is a strong signal for proposing and practicing his political ideas. The yearly earthly branch Hai Water forms a Hai-Mao-Wei Triple Wood Formation with the chart and Great Luck. Wood is his unfavorable element Indirect Wealth, representing practical interests and public resources. This formation is extremely powerful, meaning he must聚合 immense social resources (support from overseas Chinese) to advance his propositions. The yearly Hurt Officer sits on the branch; the Hurt Officer governs expression, action, and innovation, prompting him to take concrete action. The Great Luck and chart carry the Huagai and Tianyi Nobleman. Huagai makes his thoughts unconventional, while Tianyi Nobleman aids in gaining support at critical moments. Overall, this is a typical destiny combination of using the Nourishment Star (ideological proposition) as the core, leveraging the power of the Triple Wealth Formation (aggregating resources), and putting it into practice through the Hurt Officer (action and expression).

This year the individual is 65, under the Ren-Xu Great Luck. The stems and branches of the Great Luck form a Heavenly Clash and Earthly Confrontation with the Month Pillar Yi-Mao, the sign of 'Confronting the Month Pillar'. This is a strong signal of动摇 life foundations and drastic environmental change, especially indicating leaving home, traveling far, and changing residence. The yearly pillar is Gui-Hai. The water energy is vast, an unfavorable element for the chart,加剧 the weakness of the Day Master Xin Metal. However, the yearly heavenly stem Gui Water combines with the heavenly stems Wu Earth from the Year and Hour Pillars to form Wu-Gui Combine into Fire. Fire is the Officer/Killing, representing约束 and归宿, also activating the Direct Nourishment Star representing family and property. Simultaneously, the yearly earthly branch Hai Water and the Day Branch Hai Water form 'Hai-Hai Self-Punishment', indicating much inner contemplation and孤独感, prompting him to seek a peaceful dwelling. Overall, the Great Luck's 'Confronting the Month Pillar' pushes him to leave the old place, while the yearly 'Combining with Nourishment' finds him a new home in Qingdao with a sense of '归宿', completing the last important migration of his life.

This year marks the individual's death, with ominous signs abundant in destiny theory. Firstly, the Day Master Xin Metal is extremely weak, with Earth and Metal as favorable elements, most忌 Water and Wood. The 1927 Ding-Mao yearly pillar sees the heavenly stem Ding Fire (Seven Killings) directly overcoming the Day Master Xin Metal, forming the凶 pattern of 'Seven Killings attack the self', indicating accidents, danger, and pressure. The earthly branch Mao Wood is Indirect Wealth, the strongest unfavorable element in the chart. The yearly Mao Wood gains strength, further exacerbating the pattern of 'Wealth abundant, self weak'. The Day Master is severely drained by the Wealth Star,身心俱疲. Simultaneously, the yearly earthly branch Mao clashes with the Hour Pillar branch Chen of the chart. The Hour Pillar represents the归宿 of later years; Chen contains Wu Earth (Direct Nourishment, a favorable element). Clashing damages the foundation and health. More critically, the Great Luck Ren-Xu and the yearly Ding-Mao form the天地 double combination of 'Ren-Ding Combine into Wood' and 'Xu-Mao Combine into Fire'. While seemingly a combination, it actually transforms the Great Luck's Hurt Officer Ren Water and the yearly Seven Killings Ding Fire into even stronger unfavorable Wood and Fire energy, encircling the Day Master. The Seven Killings represent sudden disaster and attack. The combination of Hurt Officer and Killings also carries the imagery of attracting祸 through speech, disputes, or banquets (Hurt Officer governs pleasure). With numerous unfavorable elements汇聚, favorable elements combined/transformed or clashed/damaged, the Day Master无力承受, ultimately reaching the end.