Li Keran

That year Li Keran enters the Renyin Pianyin major luck cycle, with Ren water as the Pianyin star, associated with learning, mentors, and unique insight. The annual pillar Gengshen contains Seven Killings, and the earthly branch Shen also represents Seven Killings. Seven Killings symbolize pressure, challenges, and authority, and also serve as the 'seasoning deity' that helps temper an over‑旺 day master and shape it into a usable form. The annual Shen clashes with the time pillar Yin Wood (Lu Shen), triggering a shift in the hour pillar, which governs later life and craft; this clash also foreshadows new beginnings and exposure to new things. The year's stars include the Academy (Xue-tang) star, favorable for study and mentorship. The combination of major luck and annual pillar—Pianyin aiding the self and Seven Killings shaping—fits the life path of apprenticing and learning under strict guidance to unlock wisdom and skill.

That year Li Keran enters the Xin-Chou Zhengguan (Direct Official) major luck cycle; the Xin Metal Direct Official appears, a favorable star for his Yang-pattern, signaling career growth and rising social status. The yearly pillar Ji-Si (己巳) contains Ji Earth as Zheng Cai (proper wealth) and aligns with the day master Jia Wood and hour stem, forming a Jia–Ji combination, meaning wealth comes to him and important opportunities seek him out. The yearly branch Si contains Geng Metal as Seven Killings, which is also a favorable star; Si also hosts the Wenchang (Academic Star) and Yima (Traveling Noble), highly favorable for study, travel, and skill refinement. The combination of the major luck and the year pillar Ding-Wei forms a天克地冲 (Ding vs Xin, Wei vs Chou), signaling major life changes; this admission to a higher education institution marks an important turning point, moving from his hometown to a broader artistic world.

That year, the subject enters the Xin-Chou Zhengguan major luck cycle; Xin Metal as the Direct Official is exposed, a particularly favorable element for his Yang-pattern, indicating career development and rising social status. The yearly pillar Ji-Si (己巳) year brings Ji Earth as Zheng Cai (proper wealth) aligning with the day master Jia Wood and hour stem, forming a Jia–Ji combination—wealth comes to him and important opportunities arise proactively. The Si branch contains Seven Killings (Geng Metal), a favorable deity, and Si also houses Wenchang (Academic Star) and Yima (Traveling Noble), highly beneficial for study, travel, and honing technique. The conjunction of major luck with the year pillar Ding-Wei forms a天克地冲 (Ding vs Xin, Wei vs Chou), signaling major life changes; this admission to a higher education aligns with the pattern, marking a pivotal turning point as he moves from his hometown into a broader artistic world.

This year marks the final year of the Xin-Chou Zhengguan great fortune; the ten-year luck's heavenly stem Xin Metal Zhengguan (Official) appears, favorable to the chart, signifying a boost to the career structure and social recognition. In Ren-Shen year, Ren Water as the indirect resource and Ding Fire as Hurting Officer interact to form a Wood–Earth blend, blending the officer's talent with the indirect resource's inspiration, fueling artistic creation and works. Shen's Seven Killings acts as the timing deity, strengthening career ambition. The appearance of Tian De Gui Ren and Xue Tang together suggests intangible protection and wisdom on the path of artistic exploration, providing a solid fortune basis for the first solo exhibition.

This year the subject is in the Gengzi Seven Killings major luck; the ten-year luck's heavenly stem Geng Metal and Seven Killings is the chart's most essential favorable deity for the 'Yang Blade' pattern, signaling an upgrade of career structure and authority. In the Ding-Chou year, the Ding Fire Hurting Officer is exposed as the timing deity, enabling Wood to yield to Earth, thus talents are displayed. The annual Chou Earth (Zheng Cai) aligns with the Big Luck and Hour Pillar Zi Water, triggering wealth stars and signaling that the value of works gains official recognition and market recognition. Also, encountering Tian Yi Noble Person in the year helps to gain appreciation at important occasions. The interaction of Hurting Officer driving Kill in the big luck and annual luck is a classic sign of using craft (Hurting Officer) to win fame (Seven Killings), hence one can stand out in national exhibitions.

This year is in the Gengzi Seven Killings major luck; the ten-year luck's Geng Metal Seven Killings is the chart's favorable deity, signaling a rise in career and social responsibility. In the Wu-Yin year, Wu Earth (partial wealth) reveals itself and aligns with Gui Water (Proper Seal), forming a 'Wealth meets Seal' pattern. This indicates a close integration of personal talent (Seal star) with era opportunities (Wealth star), and through cultural propaganda (Seal governs arts and education) to serve the nation (Wealth can represent national resources and the public). The Yin Wood in the annual branch acts as the Lu (prosperity) star for Day Master Jia Wood, and meeting the Official Endorsement Noble Person signals official recognition and support; personal talent can thus play a crucial role during national crisis, illustrating proper use of favorable deities and a productive 官印 relationship.

This year features the Gengzi major luck with Seven Killings, and the annual is Ji Mao. In bazi terms, the Day Master Jia Wood harmonizes with the year's Ji Earth wealth, and the day pillar Jia Xu with Ji Mao form a 'Heaven and Earth double harmony'—a matched pairing that suggests opportunities amid upheaval. The combination turning into Earth (the wealth star) implies that although the migration was to escape danger, it could lay a new foundation for future career and life. At the same time, the year's branch Mao and the major luck's Zi, along with the time pillar Zi, form a 'Zi-Mao clash', a kind of harsh penalty, vividly depicting travel hardship, interpersonal friction, and inner struggle. Yet the annual divine stars bring Tai Ji Nobleman and the General Star, indicating wisdom and leadership are awakened, laying the groundwork for new artistic and educational ventures in Chongqing.

This year falls within the Gengzi major luck (Seven Killings) and the Ren-Wu annual. The major luck's heavenly stem Geng Metal Seven Killings is favorable to the Day Master Jia Wood, restraining its excess and promoting growth, like pruning a towering tree to raise its stature, signaling an upgrade in career structure and social status. The annual Ren-Wu interacts to form a Heaven-Earth double harmony with the day pillar, stimulating talent and fame; the 'Shi Shang' star (talent/creativity) shines and turns into wealth. The presence of Tai Ji Nobleman, Tian Chu Nobleman, and the General Star further enhances wisdom, patronage, and opportunities to stand out in the field.

This year enters the Ji Hai major luck, with Ji Earth wealth as favorable energy; it forms 'Jia-Hi' to indicate wealth arriving to support the self, signaling stable position and income. The yearly Gui Hai forms the 'Three Wood' formation with Hai-Mao-Wei; the strength of the Bi Jie indicates education and documentation, making teaching and knowledge dissemination appropriate. The year’s Gui Water as the positive seal denotes official recognition and credentials. The appearance of Tian Yi and Tian Guan noblemen brings patronage and institutional opportunities; Hua Gai star activates, aiding artistic talent and teaching. Though it is a year of changes, these shifts align with wealth-star support and noble guidance, leading to a successful transition into education.

This year falls within the major Direct Wealth luck cycle, with the ten-year luck pillar's heavenly stem Ji Earth Direct Wealth aligning with the day master Jia Wood at the day and hour, forming Jia-Ji combined with Earth Wealth, signaling wealth and fame rising. In the year of Jia-Shen, Jia Wood activates the pattern; the Shen Metal in the earthly branch is the Seven Killings star, which is also a favorable metal for the day master, aiding refinement and achievement. The year's auspicious stars converge: Heavenly Virtue Benefactor, Moon Virtue Benefactor, and Golden Carriage, indicating support from benefactors, wide renown, and exhibition platforms. The chart itself is strong in Wood and Fire, and with wealth coming to help, this is an excellent moment to transform inner talents (Wood and Fire) into outer achievements (Earth and Metal). The successful solo painting exhibition is a perfect reflection of this fortune.

This year is in the Ji Hai Direct Wealth major luck, with the ten-year cycle's Ji Earth Direct Wealth aligning with the day master Jia Wood, forming 'Jia-Ji combines with Earth Wealth,' signaling career support from benefactors and new platforms. The annual flow is Bing Xu; the Shishen appears; the Mao-Xu fire pairing activates the peach blossom and artistic stars, and fire represents artistic creation and expression. The year's auspicious stars Guo Yin (Official Seal) and Hua Gui (Noble Canopy) appear together; Guo Yin signifies official recognition and position, and Hua Gui represents unique artistic talent and ideas. Together they align with being invited to Beiping National Art Academy and holding exhibitions. Although the year faces some clashes, the overall chart and cycles form a favorable pattern where talent becomes wealth and is put to use, marking an important turning point in his artistic career.

This year falls at the intersection of Ji Hai Direct Wealth and Ji Chou yearly flow (Direct Wealth). The year's heavenly stem Ji Earth Direct Wealth combines with the day master Jia Wood, forming Jia-Ji combined with Earth Wealth, signaling strong creative motivation and value realization. However, the chart's Wood (the 'self' or 'friends') is very strong, which can be an obstacle. The ten-year cycle's Hai Water with the year and month pillars Wei, Mao, Hai form a triple Wood pattern, and the strength of the unfavorable energy is unusually high, marking both the pinnacle of personal artistic style and the need to break through the limits of one's perspective. The year's earthly branches Chou, Wei, and Xu form the Three Penalties (Wei-Xu-Chou), punishing wealth and official wealth, stirring a deep awareness of social changes and the plight of the lower classes. Meanwhile, the year and hour pillars form a Zi-Chou conjunction, creating a double heaven-earth harmony; this draws the power of the Shi Shen (Talent Star) and the Yin Star (representing inner thought), so talent and thought combine, ultimately giving birth to this work that focuses on the era and the people.

This year falls under the戊戌 partial wealth luck, with the ten-year cycle in harmony with the month pillar, marking a golden period for a solid foundation, helpful peers, and favorable cooperation and fame. The year features Ding You, with the Ding Fire Hurting Officer prominent, indicating talent and expressive drive are fully unleashed, benefiting creation and display. The Rooster (Official) and Rabbit (Wood) clash opens changes, but also loosens constraints on wealth, allowing the Official energy related to career and reputation to surface. The year gathers benefic stars Tian Yi, Wen Chang, and Tian Guan, suggesting talent will be recognized by noble circles and opportunities at official or academic institutions (Berlin Academy), a key step toward an international artistic stage.

This year the subject is in the Ding You Hurting Officer major luck, with Jia Chen in the annual cycle. The Ding Fire Hurting Officer shines, signaling a peak of artistic talent and innovation. The year's Chen aligns with the ten-year cycle's You, moving the Official star and earning high official or mainstream recognition for the artwork (Hurting Officer expressed as art). The chart shows a clear presence of Wood and Fire energies, with Jia Wood rising as a supportive force fueling strong creative energy. The Chen–Xu clash breaks through the day pillar's spouse and wealth sectors, signaling change and breakthroughs, releasing the inner artistic vision and the era's red theme into a milestone work.

This year the subject faces a major setback; the major luck (Da Yun) clashes with the yearly luck. The strong presence of the unfavorable Wood energy, combined with the Yang Blade meeting clashes, heightens external pressure (including political movements) that suppress artistic creation, forcing a halt in production and a low period in life.