Tang Taizong (Li Shimin)

This year the subject is in a 丁卯 Zhengyin major fortune cycle, with the year癸酉. The cycle and the year form 天克地冲 (丁癸冲, 卯酉冲), a strong signal of major life changes. The year's heavenly stem癸水 represents wealth (正财) and, together with the stems of the year and day, 戊土, leads to a 戊癸合火 interaction that triggers the marriage palace and the marriage star, a typical sign of a forthcoming marriage. Meanwhile, the fortune cycle's 丁火正印 stands for the mother and is directly opposed by 癸水 in the year, and the fortune's 卯木 clashes with the hour pillar 子水, signaling concerns about elders. The year's deity signs include 披头; the fortune cycle's deity signs include 披麻, both symbols of mourning attire and aligning with the mother's death. This year, the pain of losing a mother and the joy of engagement intertwine, marking a new chapter as fate undergoes intense change.

This year Li Shimin is in the 丁卯 Zhengyin great fortune cycle, with the year乙亥. The heavenly stem乙木 official star is in evidence, signaling the proper deity is in place. The chart itself features a very strong 戊土, with Yang Ren energy pressing hard, requiring官杀 (wood) to guide and smooth. The year's乙木 official star represents authority, responsibility, and opportunity, directly triggering the Yang Ren driving the killing pattern, channeling his excess energy into achievements. The year's亥水 with the month and hour pillars form a 三会水局 (wealth pattern), so wealth can give rise to official power, meaning this rescue mission has solid national resources backing it and can translate into tangible merit and reputation. The 丁火正印 in the fortune cycle harmonizes with the hour pillar 壬水偏财, suggesting strategy and action can work together, though there are concerns. Being only seventeen, he already shows as a rising figure when the nation faces a crisis. This reflects the pattern of the official star being used and the chart advancing.

This year Li Shimin is in 丁卯 大运, with 丁丑 as the yearly stem. His chart is governed by Yang Ren driving Sha, with Seven Killings as the useful star, indicating mastery of military power and decisive action. In the year 丁丑, the hour pillar 甲寅 and the year's 丁丑 form a Heaven-Earth double harmony, triggering the seven-kill energy strongly and signaling that he will receive much help and his career will take off. The丑土 is Rob Wealth, representing rivals (the Sui general Song Laosheng); however, the earthly branches of the year and the hour pillar’s 子水 combine to absorb Rob Wealth into the chart, implying turning adversaries into merit. At the same time, the year's 丁火正印 combined with the hour pillar's 壬水偏财 forms 官印相生, indicating the strategy (印) and action (官杀) work together perfectly. The great fortune's 卯木正官, though clashing with 午 Fire in the chart, strengthens the Seven Killings energy, making him decisive and formidable on the battlefield. This battle illustrates the moment when the powerful Seven Killings energy in his chart meets the fortuitous Heaven-Earth union of the year, laying the foundation for his eventual dominance.

This year Li Shimin is in 丁卯 大运, with 丁丑 as the yearly stem. His chart is governed by Yang Ren driving Sha, with Seven Killings as the useful star, indicating mastery of military power and decisive action. In the year 丁丑, the hour pillar 甲寅 and the year's 丁丑 form a Heaven-Earth double harmony, triggering the seven-kill energy strongly and signaling that he will receive much help and his career will take off. The丑土 is Rob Wealth, representing rivals (the Sui general Song Laosheng); however, the earthly branches of the year and the hour pillar’s 子水 combine to absorb Rob Wealth into the chart, implying turning adversaries into merit. At the same time, the year's 丁火正印 combined with the hour pillar's 壬水偏财 forms 官印相生, indicating the strategy (印) and action (官杀) work together perfectly. The great fortune's 卯木正官, though clashing with 午 Fire in the chart, strengthens the Seven Killings energy, making him decisive and formidable on the battlefield. This battle illustrates the moment when the powerful Seven Killings energy in his chart meets the fortuitous Heaven-Earth union of the year, laying the foundation for his eventual dominance.

This year the subject enters the Dingmao Direct Seal major fortune, with Wu-Yin as the annual. The natal chart is a strong Yang Blade driving the Seven Killings configuration, and Wood (the Official-Kill) is favorable to restrain the overactive energy. The year's Yin Wood is the strong root of the Seven Killings and a favorable element that gains ground, meaning greatly enhanced execution, decisiveness, and authority—an excellent time to build achievements. The Yin Wood of the year together with the year and day pillars' Wu Fire forms a half-fire pattern; Fire is the 'Seal/Print' star representing strategy, prestige, and support; this alignment channels the powerful Seven Killings energy into practical military strategy and team cohesion. At the same time, the year's heavenly stem Wu Earth appears as a Peer; though typically a negative indicator, in this campaign it also signifies strong backing from fellow officers. The combined influence of the major fortune and annual luck enables the subject to fuse his旺 Earth (tenacity, endurance) with the grounded Wood (authority, expansion), decisively securing the victory and showcasing exceptional leadership.

In this year, the annual luck carries Wu-Yin energy; the earthly stem Wu as a Bi Jian (peer) star appears, and the Seven Killings are present in the chart, indicating competition and risk of loss against strong enemies. The Yin Wood Seven Killings is a favorable star, signaling expansion and pressure, but the Yin Wood with the year's and day’s Wu Fire forms a half-fire pattern; Yang Blade is a malefic influence, and the Fire pattern intensifies, with Fire representing the Seal star, suggesting overthinking and potentially disturbed judgment, while Fire fuels Earth and worsens the day master Wu's excess, possibly leading to overconfidence or rash actions. On the other hand, the Seven Killings aligning with the time pillar's Seven Killings suggests rising combat energy; while it can boost drive, it also means greater pressure and tougher opponents. The major fortune 丁卯 paired with the hour pillar’s Wood interacting with Fire signals disruption of official support (Officer-Print) due to internal friction. Overall, the chart benefits from Wood to temper Earth, but the year's Wood is consumed by Fire, transforming into an unfavorable Earth; this dynamic—‘Kill-Print concedes to the忌’—is the core reason for the military defeat.

This year is the Dingmao Direct Seal major fortune; the major fortune's Ding Fire Direct Seal harmonizes with the hour pillar Ren Water, indicating trust and authorization from elders (Emperor Li Yuan) and a stable rear. The annual Gengchen year introduces Geng Metal (Shi Shen) signaling strategic planning and action. The key point is that the year's Geng Metal combines with the moving month pillar Yi Wood (Official) to form a 'Hé Guān' (combined official) signal, a strong sign of career opportunities and official appointments, well-suited for the commander of the eastern campaign. At the same time, the year's Earth branch Chen interacts with the hour pillar's Water to form a half-water pattern; Water is the Wealth Star, representing logistics and resource mobilization, favorable for long-term warfare. The presence of Tian De, Yue De, Tai Ji Gui Ren indicates intangible protection and timely guidance. The natal chart features Yang Blade driving the Kill, with strong Seven Killings; such a grand stage is needed to harness these energies into achievements of conquest and expansion.

That year falls under the Dingmao Direct Seal major fortune; the major fortune's Ding Fire Direct Seal engages with the hour pillar Ren Water, suggesting trust and authorization from elders (Emperor Li Yuan) and a stable rear. The annual 庚辰 year brings庚金 Shi Shen into play, representing strategy and initiative. The key is that the year's庚金 combines with the moving month pillar乙木正官, forming a true 'Hé Guān' (combined official) signal—strong indicators of career opportunities and official appointments, fitting for the eastern campaign's commander. Simultaneously, the year's辰 Earth interacts with the hour pillar's Water, half-waters pattern; Water is the Wealth Star, symbolizing logistics and resources, beneficial for long-term warfare. The year’s deities Tian De, Yue De, Tai Ji Gui Ren imply intangible protection and timely guidance. The natal chart itself features Yang Blade driving Kill with formidable Seven Killings; such grand stages are needed to channel his energy into feats of conquest and expansion.

This year marks the last year of the Ding-Mao luck cycle. The ten-year stem Ding Fire (Direct Resource) and the time-branch Mao Wood combine to form Wood, the day master's favored element, signaling career opportunities and official authority. The annual fortune Xin-Si features Xin Metal as Hurting Officer, directly challenging the month's Official (Yi Wood), forming a fierce 'Hurting Officer meets Official' dynamic. This indicates major career challenges and confrontations, but because the chart is a Yang Ren driving Kill configuration, the strong kill energy suits bold and decisive action. The Hurting Officer meeting Official in this context can spur breaking with convention and bold military initiatives. The annual Si Fire acts as a Prosperity/Resource support, strengthening the foundation, while the BaZi's Yang Ren driving Kill energy, aided by the favorable Wood in the luck, turns danger into a great contribution toward establishing a kingly rule.

This year Li Shimin is in the final year of the Ding-Mao fortune cycle (Direct Seal phase). The ten-year stem Ding Fire (Direct Seal) and the yearly stem Ren Water (Indirect Wealth) combine to form Wood, Wood being the Day Master’s favored element, representing authority and career. This 'combination' channels the energy of the Seal star (reputation, protection) and the Wealth star (resources, strength) into official power, laying the foundation for the supreme reward. The yearly Si Fire is the Lu Shen (Prosperity Star), strengthening the Day Master and boosting power. At the same time, his BaZi is a strong 'Yang Ren driving Kill' pattern; the ten-year luck and yearly luck bring forth the favorable Wood to govern Yang Ren, turning his immense energy into territorial expansion and unprecedented achievements. The imperial award reflects the natural outcome of Official power being supported by Wealth and Resources.

This year is the last year of the Ding-Mao ten-year cycle. The ten-year stem Ding Fire (Direct Resource) and the time stem Ren Water (Indirect Wealth) combine to form Wood, enabling elder (Li Yuan) authorization and strategic decision-making. The yearly Xin-Si fortune shows Hurting Officer appearing, signaling unconventional strategies and decisive action that align with his plan to split forces and defend the pass. His BaZi features a strong 'Yang Ren driving Kill' pattern, with the Jia-Yin Seven Kill energy potent, representing formidable enemies and extreme pressure. The yearly branch Si Fire activates a Fire-aligned pattern, indicating internal military doubts and fatigue, but by using the Seven Kill as a resource, he can convert pressure into resolve and action. The ten-year branch Mao Wood Official clashes with the year-day Wu Fire, signaling a break from convention and nontraditional approaches.

This year is the last year of the Ding-Mao ten-year cycle. The ten-year stem Ding Fire (Direct Resource) and the time stem Ren Water (Indirect Wealth) combine to form Wood, enabling elder (Li Yuan) authorization and strategic decision-making. The yearly Xin-Si fortune shows Hurting Officer appearing, signaling unconventional strategies and decisive action that align with his plan to split forces and defend the pass. His BaZi features a strong 'Yang Ren driving Kill' pattern, with the Jia-Yin Seven Kill energy potent, representing formidable enemies and extreme pressure. The yearly branch Si Fire activates a Fire-aligned pattern, indicating internal military doubts and fatigue, but by using the Seven Kill as a resource, he can convert pressure into resolve and action. The ten-year branch Mao Wood Official clashes with the year-day Wu Fire, signaling a break from convention and nontraditional approaches.

That year the subject was in the Wu-Chen Da Yun (peer energy) and the Bing-Xu year (partial seal). The Da Yun and Liu Nian clash, triggering upheaval and signaling a dramatic shift in the power structure. The BaZi is a Yang Sha pattern; it favors using the official-kill star (Wood) to restrain the overly strong Earth. In the Wu-Chen Da Yun, Chen Earth acts as a reservoir, nourishing the official-kill energy, i.e., power and responsibility. The Bing-Xu year features the year stem Bing as a guiding star, bringing brightness and prestige. More crucially, Xu Earth in the year clashes with the fate and Da Yun pillars, forming a strong Earth-dominant pattern; the inauspicious Earth energy peaks, directly energizing the Seven Killers in the hour pillar Jia-Yin. The Seven Killers signify authority, change, and warfare; under the Yang Sha pattern this energy is unleashed, turning into decisive and ruthless methods to overcome the core obstacle to seizing the throne in one stroke.

That year Li Shimin ascended the throne; in terms of fate, it manifests as the extreme of the Yang Sha pattern. The Day Master is very strong; uses official-kill (Wood) to govern. In the Wu-Chen Da Yun, Chen Earth provides a reservoir, nourishing the official-kill energy; the Bing Xu year, with Xu Earth clashing with the day pillar and the year pillar's Wu Fire, forms a Three-Fire pattern, making the 印 (Seal) star strong and greatly boosting fame and orthodoxy. The year stem Bing Fire acts as a guiding star, bringing light and reputation. More crucially, Xu Earth clashes with the Da Yun's Chen Earth, creating a strong Earth-dominant pattern; the inauspicious Earth energy peaks, directly triggering the Seven Killers energy in the hour pillar Jia-Yin. The Seven Killers govern authority, change, and warfare; under the Yang Sha configuration, this energy is unleashed, turning into decisive and ruthless measures to seize and inherit the highest power, opening a new era.

That year sits in the Wu-Chen 'peer' Da Yun; the cycle and the year align to reinforce the Fire energy, providing solid backing and strategic wisdom for large-scale military actions. The year is Geng Yin, with the Geng Metal as the Eating God revealing strategy and decisiveness; Yin Wood Seven Killers appear as a favorable ground, and with the monthly stem Yi Geng forming a 'Combine Official and Keep Killing' pattern, turning official constraints into the Seven Killers' authority and execution, aligning with the Yang Sha pattern to channel energy toward external conquest and power expansion. The gathering of Tian De, Yue De, De Xiu, and Noble People signals broad recognition of virtue and prestige, achieving the title Heavenly Khan—surpassing Central Plains emperors.

That year sits at the intersection of the Geng-Wu ten-year fortune cycle (642–651) and the Ji-You year. The subject’s BaZi shows a very strong Wu Earth Day Master, with Wood, Metal, and Water as favorable elements, while Fire and Earth are to be avoided. In the ten-year cycle, Wu Fire in the luck pillar acts as an inauspicious star and, together with the Direct Seal, with the Year and Day pillars both containing Wu-Wu self-punishment, amplifies the Fire-Earth baneful energy. Moreover, the self-punishment affecting the Year pillar’s parental palace and the Day pillar’s own palace signals physical and mental strain and illness. The Ji-You year features Ji Earth as the Rob Wealth energy, further strengthening the inauspicious Earth. The You Metal, though beneficial, clashes with the fortune’s Wu Fire, and the year branch’s You clashes with the Hour pillar’s Water, breaking the water (wealth star)’s marginal vitality. The Yang Ren pattern meeting a prosperous fortune and a death-year, coupled with rampaging inauspicious stars and restrained favorable energies, marks a turning point from flourishing to waning. Multiple penalties and clashes converge, ultimately unsettling the dragon and causing the star to fall in the wind.