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Liu Haisu

Liu Haisu (1896–1994) was a seminal Chinese painter and educator who fused traditional Chinese painting with Western techniques. As a pioneering school leader and international cultural ambassador, his career combined bold artistic experimentation, institutional innovation, and recurrent public controversy, ultimately earning late-career international honors.

1896-03-16
06:00
China
#Culture & Media
# painter # art educator # modern art # Day Master # Bazi

BaZi Chart

Year
Indirect Resource
丙 Bing
申 Shen
Eating God
Indirect Wealth
Peer
Month
Hurting Officer
辛 Xin
卯 Mao
Direct Officer
·
·
Day
Yuan Male
戊 Wu
辰 Chen
Peer
Direct Officer
Direct Wealth
Hour
Direct Officer
乙 Yi
卯 Mao
Direct Officer
·
·
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Birth Time Verification

Conclusion: It is more likely that he was born in the hour of Mao (around 06:00). The month pillar Xinmao is a Hurting Officer, indicating strong artistic expression, anti-traditional tendencies, and a penchant for argument, which can explain his advocacy of nude drawing, East–West fusion, and frequent disputes with peers. The hour pillar Yi Mao carries the aura of a Zhenguan (Proper Official), supporting stability for long-term roles such as principal, running a school, and organizational management; and the meeting of the two Maos strengthens his connection with students and the academy, fitting his dual identity as both an innovative artist and the leader of art education. By contrast, the fiercer pattern of the Yin hour leans toward struggle and exile; the Rooster hour's pure Hurting Officer tends toward loquacity but lacks administrative steadiness; the Horse hour's Bi Jiang (Peers) is independent but not favorable for long-term leadership within a system. Therefore, choosing Mao hour best balances his creativity, controversy, and achievements in educational administration.

Core Analysis

Liu Haisu's natal pillars (丙申 辛卯 戊辰 乙卯) present an Earth-dominant structure centered on the 戊辰 Day Master. The chart carries multiple 比肩 and visible 正官 influences (辛卯, 乙卯), while 伤官 and 偏印 elements appear through 辛 and 丙申, producing creative expression coupled with public scrutiny.

The mixture of 比肩 (self-will and independence) with strong 正官 (institution, discipline) explains Liu's dual role as an autonomous artist and as a persistent institutional leader who founded and reformed art schools. The presence of 伤官 signals inventive talent and a tendency to challenge norms—consistent with his advocacy for nude figure study and coeducation, which provoked disputes.

大运 cycles align with life events: early 壬辰/癸巳 years correspond to formative school-building and publication; the 甲午 (七杀) decade matches his intensive overseas engagement and public contention; 乙未 (正官) brings institutional prominence; mid-life 丙申/丁酉 years show mixed support and later political persecution, while later cycles usher in international rehabilitation and awards.

Overall, the chart reads as a creative, institution-building 戊土 Day Master whose 十神 dynamics create both pioneering energy and friction with authority—explaining a life of artistic innovation, public controversy, persecution, and eventual recognition.

Traits

1

Creativity

High creativity driven by 伤官 and 偏印 presence in the chart; these 十神 encourage artistic expression, stylistic innovation, and willingness to synthesize diverse techniques.

2

Leadership & Institution Building

Strong leadership arises from the 戊辰 Day Master with reinforcing 比肩 and 正官 factors;命理依据: this配置 supports organizing institutions, teaching roles, and long-term school governance.

3

Resilience

Resilience is indicated by persistent 比肩 energy and later supportive 印运;命理依据: despite adverse 大运 like 甲午 (七杀), the chart retains resources for recovery and late honors.

4

Conflict Proneness

Conflict tendency comes from active 伤官 confronting 正官, producing controversy;命理依据: the clash between expressive 官杀关系 and institutional rules explains public disputes and political trouble.

Timeline

1907
Luck Pillar
壬 Ren 辰 Chen
Annual Pillar
丁 Ding 未 Wei
Favorable elements well-supported Heavenly Noble Year blends with the Seal star Artistic depth
11yrs career

Child Prodigy Emerges; Painting Tops National Children's Exhibition

At age 11, he created the Chinese painting 'Crab', which participated in the First National Children's Painting Exhibition; the work was printed on the cover of the exhibition catalog, marking his first nationwide recognition of artistic talent.

Analysis
That year falls in the Ding Wei cycle. The year's heavenly stem Ding Fire is the Direct Resource, one of his favored elements, representing talent, learning, and noble guidance. Ding Fire resonates with the year's Bing Fire as the Indirect Resource, and with the Day Master Wu Earth forming a Fire–Earth mutual generation pattern that greatly enhances inner energy and self-confidence. The year's Wei Earth is the Rob Wealth, also a favorable deity, representing self-expression and initiative. The Ding-Ren combination stirs wealth and official energy in the hour pillar and the major luck, turning into a stage for talent display. Meanwhile, the year's Heavenly Noble Person and Taiji Noble Person converge, and the Hua Gai star provides artistic depth, allowing the young artist's inspiration and skills to be discovered and recognized by authorities, leading to a breakout.
1909
Luck Pillar
壬 Ren 辰 Chen
Annual Pillar
己 Ji 酉 You
Luck cycle aligns with the year and hour Yearly phase aligns with the spouse palace Favorable element revealed in the stems Taiji Nobleman Artistic depth
13yrs career

Shanghai Awakening; Early Exploration of Western Painting

Leaving his hometown, he went to Shanghai to join the studio founded by Zhou Xiang, where he began systematic study of Western painting techniques, marking the awakening and starting point of his artistic career.

Analysis
This year he is in the Ren-Chen luck cycle; the earthly branches Chen with the year branch Shen and the hour branch Zi form a 'water trine' pattern, where water represents wealth, signaling travel and change. The yearly Ji You has heavenly stem Ji Earth as Rob Wealth, indicating new opportunities and peer support. The You metal of the year forms a union with Chen Earth, activating the spouse palace (inner self and roots) and signaling a phase of actively seeking changes and new associations. At the same time, the year stems Chen and You form metal synergy with the luck cycle, strengthening the metal (伤官) which presides over talents, skills, and expression, fitting for learning Western painting. With Taiji Noble and Hua Gai in the chart, his artistic and intuitive insights are heightened; this year provides a convergence of opportunities and sets him on a path of artistic exploration.
1910
Luck Pillar
壬 Ren 辰 Chen
Annual Pillar
庚 Geng 戌 Xu
Yearly phase clashes with the luck cycle Yearly phase aligns with the career star Favorable element well-positioned
14yrs career

First Step as Teacher; Opens Home Art School

In Changzhou, he founded an illustration teaching studio at his home (also known as an art training hall), putting his learning into practice and beginning his early career in art education.

Analysis
This year the subject is 14 years old, in the Ren-Chen luck cycle, encountering the Geng Xu year. The year's Xu Dog interacts with the Chen Dragon and the day pillar Chen to form a 'clash' that signals a strong start to a career. The year's heavenly stem Geng Metal 'Eating God' emerges, representing skill, talent, and expression, with 'Eating God' generating wealth, aiding turning learned skills into practical results. Crucially, Xu Earth forms a union with Mao Fire in the month, producing Fire; Fire is the Day Master's favored 'Seal Star', symbolizing learning and culture. This union triggers Zheng Guan in the month pillar; the career star represents career, fame, and rules; the combination of official star and seal is the '官印相生' pattern, very favorable for building reputation and career within institutions or education. Given the chart's strong wood, the favorable elements of fire and earth gain ground, easing pressure from career obstacles and channeling the strong official energy toward the right path, turning it into authority and responsibility for teaching. Therefore, he could smoothly start a fine arts education career in his hometown.
1912
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 巳 Si
Annual Pillar
壬 Ren 子 Zi
Gui-Si major luck pillar Earth-Water combination transforms into Fire Favorable elements well-placed Nobleman / Heaven Official Triple alliance (teamwork)
17yrs career

Pioneering the Trend: Founded China's First Specialized Art School

At seventeen, he co-founded the Shanghai School of Illustration and Fine Arts in Shanghai with Wu Shiguang and Zhang Yuguang, and served nominally as vice-principal, becoming a pioneer of modern Chinese art education.

Analysis
This year falls in the Gui-Si major luck cycle. The heavenly stem Gui Water harmonizes with the Day Master Wu Earth to transform into Fire, a favorable element for the chart, signaling a grounded, helpful force and the emergence of benefactors. The annual Renzi year combines with the year and day pillars to form a water-rich environment, indicating strong teamwork and collaboration. The Earthly Branch Si Fire in the luck pillar represents the Tian Guan (Nobleman) star, foreshadowing a grand career blueprint and a bright official path, aligning with founding ventures and institutional establishment. Being only seventeen to shoulder such a responsibility also reflects the pioneering spirit and unique vision suggested by the Pianyin (Partial Seal) influence, activated in a luck cycle favorable to Fire and Earth.
1917
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 巳 Si
Annual Pillar
丁 Ding 巳 Si
Direct Resource (Ding Fire) revealed in stems Conflicts and clashes Favorable elements well-placed Nobleman
21yrs career

Branding Art’s Identity Under the Banner of 'Traitor'

Liu Haisu held China’s first life-drawing exhibition at Shanghai Art School, triggering a sensation and earning the public label of 'art traitor'. He did not retreat; instead, he embraced the title, showing his resolve to push for art reform.

Analysis
That year, the Ding-Si configuration reveals Ding Fire as the Direct Resource, with the Si Fire rooted as the 'Seal' (resource) star, signifying strong influence over ideas, reputation, and reform spirit. The combination of Ding Fire and Si Fire is favorable to the Day Master Wu Earth, indicating firm beliefs and willingness to challenge tradition to voice artistic ideals. The clash between Gui Water (Wealth) and Ding Fire signals tension between social norms and personal ideals. The Si and Shen interaction implies complexity and controversy. Yet the presence of Nobleman and Literary Bureau stars fuels career momentum, making this a pivotal moment in establishing his leadership in the arts.
1918
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 巳 Si
Annual Pillar
戊 Wu 午 Wu
Gui-Wu combination turns Water into Fire Favorable elements well-placed Nobleman / Heaven Official Pianyin rooted in the year Official and Seal both clear
22yrs career

Shining at Peking University Lectures, Opening a New Chapter in Art Thought

Appointed as a lecturer for Peking University’s Art Methods Research Association, he taught 'Art Trends' and held a successful solo exhibition, gaining prominence in both academia and the arts, with influence rapidly expanding.

Analysis
This year sits in the Gui-Si major luck cycle (1912-1921). The Gui Water merges with the Day Master Wu Earth to become Fire, the chart’s favored 'Seal' star, signaling reputation, learning, and noble patronage. The annual Wu Fire is strong, and the luck’s Earth energies are well grounded. The Si Fire in the luck pillar becomes Tian Guan (Nobleman), while the annual Wu Fire becomes Zhengyin (Direct Seal); the combination indicates recognition through orthodox or authoritative channels. The Wu-Gui transformation of the wealth star into the Seal star signifies turning talent and opportunity into fame and status, fitting for being invited to teach at a prestigious university and establish oneself through artistic thought.
1919
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 巳 Si
Annual Pillar
己 Ji 未 Wei
Wu-Gui combination forms Fire Favorable timing and energy alignment Noble Benefactor (Heavenly Official) Prosperity God Rob Wealth in the year
23yrs career

Breaking with the Old, Pioneering a New Era

At the Shanghai School of Fine Arts, the school admitted female students for the first time, achieving co-education; afterwards, the person went to Japan to study art education and held a solo exhibition; upon returning, founded the art collective Tianma Society.

Analysis
This year falls within the Gui-Si great fortune period. The luck pillar's Gui Water acts as the adjusting deity and joins the Day Master Wu Earth to transform into Fire, with Fire representing the Seal Star, symbolizing opportunities in ideas, education, and cultural dissemination. The Ji Wei year features Rob Wealth; the Mao–Wei partial wood pattern strengthens the official star, creating pressure but fueling ambition to start a new venture. The luck's Si Fire is the root of the adjuster Fire, indicating a solid foundation in the arts and education. With the appearance of the Noble Official and the Prosperity God in the luck, the career plan is grand and fame and wealth are possible. The actions of visiting Japan for study, hosting a solo exhibition, and founding a group perfectly reflect the favorable Wu-Gui Fire combination, turning artistic ideals (Seal Star) into concrete actions (Rob Wealth).
1920
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 巳 Si
Annual Pillar
庚 Geng 申 Shen
Si-Shen combination forms Water Creativity brings wealth Noble Benefactor (Heavenly Official) Favorable timing and energy alignment Three-Water Pattern
24yrs career

Crossing to Japan, Bringing Western Learning to Light

In October, went to Japan to attend the opening ceremony of the Imperial Art Academy; after returning, translated Millet's Biography and Cézanne's Biography, dedicating effort to bringing Western artistic thought into the country and becoming a pioneer of art dissemination.

Analysis
This year falls within the Gui-Si great fortune period (1912-1921). The luck pillar's Gui Water is the primary wealth star, aligning with the Day Master Wu Earth to form Fire, thereby turning into the favorable Fire (Seal Star), indicating ease in attracting mentors and turning talent into wealth. The annual year is Geng-Shen; the Output star is strong, with talents expressed outward. The Si-Shen combination forms Water, triggering the year pillar's Output and the partial Seal, and together with Chen-Zi-Shen three-water harmony, Water energy becomes wealth across the chart. The annual Output and wealth align with compiling works and spreading art, promoting culture. The luck cycle shows Noble Official and the prestigious star; the annual favors writing and scholarly dissemination. Though Tai Sui is present, the favorable Fire and Earth energies in the luck and year are well-placed, making the trajectory strong, enabling a journey to the East to start a new chapter.
1929
Luck Pillar
甲 Jia 午 Wu
Annual Pillar
己 Ji 巳 Si
Favorable stars well placed Three-Water Pattern Official and Seal both strong Talent stars shine Self-reproach and self-punishment
32yrs career

Across the Seas to Become an Oriental Researcher at the Grancook Art Research Institute

In February, traveled to France, Germany, and Italy to study art education and served as a researcher at the Grancook Art Research Institute, launching an important phase of international artistic exchange.

Analysis
This year and fortune feature an 'Officer-Seal' double-clear pattern activated when the Seal Star (Wu Fire) is well-placed, turning pressure from the Seven Killings star into breakthroughs in career and elevated prestige.
1931
Luck Pillar
甲 Jia 午 Wu
Annual Pillar
辛 Xin 未 Wei
Expression aligns with scholarly authority Wu-Wei conjunction boosts fire energy Heavenly Nobleman present Favorable elements well-placed Career peak reached
35yrs career

Crossing the Ocean to Discuss Painting Theory

Gave a lecture at Frankfurt University in Germany on the Chinese painting theory 'Six Methods'; for the first time, systematically introduced traditional Chinese painting theory to European scholars, spreading Eastern artistic thought in a foreign land.

Analysis
This year coincides with the final year of the Jia-Wu Da Yun. In the Da Yun, the earthly branch Wu (Fire) is the favorable Zheng Yin (Proper Seal), representing knowledge, reputation, and benefactors. The running year Xin-Wei features the heavenly stem Xin (Metal) in harmony with the year's Bing Fire (Partial Seal). The Hurting Officer indicates talent and expression, while the Partial Seal governs scholarship and thought. Their union embodies combining personal ability (Hurting Officer) with traditional culture (Partial Seal) to deliver a systematic external output (speeches). The Wu-Wei combination strengthens the Seal energy, giving this scholarly outreach a stable foundation and recognition. The year's Wei Earth serves as a helpful force and is also associated with the Heavenly Noble Person, enhancing roots and noble support. Additionally, the year features the Heavenly Noble Person, which helps you stand out in important venues. Overall, with Fire and Earth energies favorable and the Hurting Officer combining with the Seal, plus noble support, this year marks a milestone year for taking personal scholarly accumulation to the international stage and achieving a significant career breakthrough.
1933
Luck Pillar
乙 Yi 未 Wei
Annual Pillar
癸 Gui 酉 You
Double harmony in the Day Pillar Heavenly Nobleman present Official and Seal both favorable Unlucky star restrained
37yrs career

Berlin Art Exhibition, Fame Spreads Far

Hosted the 'Chinese Modern Painting Exhibition' in Berlin, Germany, and toured lectures and exhibitions at institutions such as the Prussian Academy of Arts, bringing Chinese modern art to the international stage; personal prestige and career influence reached new heights.

Analysis
This year, the subject is in the乙未正官大运, with the career palace activated. In the running year 癸酉, the heavenly stem 癸水正財 merges with the day master 戊土, forming Fire as the Seal star, a pattern of wealth transforming into seal energy that supports career and reputation, fitting a return to leadership in education and culture. The 未土 is a favorable Earth element and a Heavenly Noble Person, strengthening the foundation and patronage. At the same time, the luck cycle 丙申 and the day-hour pillar辰子申 form a Water pattern, signaling converging resources and networks. Although the day master is not strong and does not favor wealth, this year features both favorable Fire and Earth energies to harness, enough to drive career development. The appearance of Tian Yi Nobleman, Tai Ji Nobleman, and Jin Yu signals noble mentorship, clear thinking, and rising status, fitting the return to a high cultural circle and the expansion of influence.
1943
Luck Pillar
丙 Bing 申 Shen
Annual Pillar
癸 Gui 未 Wei
Favorable elements well-placed Noble mentors abound Earth and Water combine to fuel Fire Three-Harmony Water Formation
47yrs career

Return from the South Seas to Shanghai, Reinstated as President of Shanghai Fine Arts College

Returned to Shanghai from the South Seas and resumed the presidency of Shanghai Fine Arts College, continuing to advance art education; the career marks an important return and expansion.

Analysis
This year marks a return and expansion in the subject's career, with multiple positive astrological signals. First, in the annual luck cycle, Gui-Wei year, the heavenly stem Gui (Water) as direct wealth combines with the Day Master Wu Earth, turning into Fire (the Seal star), a pattern of wealth transforming into seal energy that supports career and reputation, fitting a return to leadership in education and culture. Second, Wei Earth is a favorable element and a Heavenly Noble Person, strengthening the base and patronage. The luck cycle Bing-Shen and the day-hour pillar Chen Zi Shen form a Three-Harmony Water Formation, indicating convergence of resources and networks; although the Day Master is relatively weak, the presence of favorable Fire and Earth energies provides solid support for career advancement. The appearance of Heavenly Noble Person, Tai Ji Nobleman, and Jin Yu all signal noble mentorship, clear thinking, and rising status, perfectly matching the return to the principal position and the promotion of educational endeavors.
1957
Luck Pillar
丁 Ding 酉 You
Annual Pillar
丁 Ding 酉 You
Fortune cycles align Clashes with the ten-year luck cycle Heavenly stems clash with earthly branches The official star is damaged
61yrs personal

Official Seal Struck, Literary Star Falls

During the Anti-Rightist Campaign, he was labeled a rightist, dismissed from his teaching post, and faced a major political setback that abruptly changed the course of his life.

Analysis
That year coincided with the 丁酉 大运 and 丁酉 流年, with fortune and misfortune amplified twofold. The chart is a Zhengguan (official) pattern, with the self-element weak and favoring fire and earth. The ten-year luck cycle and the year both have 丁火 as the positive seal, normally favorable, but the earthly branch 酉金 acts as the hurtful officer, and with the month pillar 辛卯 forms a 天克地冲, meaning heavenly stems clash with earthly branches. The month pillar underpins life and career, and is strongly struck, i.e., it disturbs the foundation and brings career upheaval. The year's hurtful officer clashes with the month pillar's official star, so the official star is severely damaged; the official star represents career, reputation, and office, while the hurtful officer implies rebellion, slander, and disputes. This omen suggests punishment for remarks, leading to the loss of a public post. Meanwhile, the hour pillar's Ren water combines with the year's 丁 fire to hint at support from a protective figure, though feeling isolated. With multiple ominous signals stacking, this forms the astrological basis for a major life setback that year.
1967
Luck Pillar
戊 Wu 戌 Xu
Annual Pillar
丁 Ding 未 Wei
Officials and the Killing star attack the self Peers clash The Support star is overwhelmed
71yrs personal

Fiery Heart, Home Treasures Destroyed

During the Cultural Revolution, he was subjected to repeated denunciations and home raids; most of his lifelong collection of cultural artifacts was destroyed, with only a portion surviving thanks to prior relocation to the Shanghai Museum.

Analysis
That year the subject was in the 戊戌 大运, the earthly branch 戌 clashes with the day pillar 辰, and the 辰戌冲 directly strikes the root of the day master 戊土 (辰 is the root of the day master and also the treasury), representing that personal roots, family and assets face great upheaval. The annual pillar 丁未 has 丁火 as the 正印 (noble support) revealed, normally favorable, but when combined with the 大运 丁土 forms a faint-fire dynamic, and it is overcome by the monthly stem 辛金's Hurtful Officer (辛丁相克). The 印星 is weakened, signaling that protection, reputation, and cultural treasures are damaged. The annual branch 未 conflicts with the da yun branch 戌, forming 戌未相刑, intensifying disputes among the earth elements. The chart itself is a Zhengguan pattern; the Official star is very strong, and with the punishments and clashes overlapping, the Official and Killing energy attacks reach a peak, exposing the individual to external pressures (official and killer forces) — a reflection of personal shocks in a turbulent era.
1979
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
己 Ji 未 Wei
Three-Harmony Official-Killings Pattern Earth appears in the stems as the favored element Heavenly Noble Person
83yrs career

Art Hall Crowned: Major Retrospective Exhibition Hosted by the Ministry of Culture

Jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and the China Artists Association, the Liu Haisu Art Exhibition marks his artistic status officially and professionally reaffirmed, a milestone in his career.

Analysis
That year, the subject was in the Ji Hai Great Fortune, with the year pillar Ji Wei. The stems show Ji Earth as Rob Wealth twice, favorable for the subject, signaling personal value and social influence. Most importantly, the year's 未, the month pillar 卯, and the ten-year pillar 亥 form a Three-Harmony Wood Pattern. Wood represents the Official and Kill stars, i.e., official position, reputation, and status. This three-harmony pattern concentrates the Official-Kill power and aligns with national cultural bodies like the Ministry of Culture and the China Artists Association, signaling exceptionally high official honors. At the same time, the Heavenly Noble Person (Tian Yi Gui Ren) appears, indicating support from top networks. The strong Earth element as the favorable deity helps the subject bear this honor, pushing personal prestige to its peak.

FAQ

How does Liu Haisu’s Day Master explain his career?
As a 戊辰 Day Master, he combines stabilizing Earth qualities with assertive peers (比肩), explaining both his organisational drive to found schools and his independent artistic path.
Why did he face frequent controversies?
The chart’s active 伤官 vs 正官 dynamic promotes creative challenge to established norms, leading to disputes over academic reform and public morality in his era.
Can Bazi explain his late international recognition?
Yes. Later favorable 大运 and sustaining 印绶/食神 support creative output and external recognition, aligning with posthumous exhibitions and foreign honors.
Which luck periods matched his major life shifts?
Early 壬辰/癸巳 coincide with school founding; 甲午 (七杀) matches intensive overseas activity and tensions; 乙未 (正官) aligns with institutional leadership; mid-life 印运 and subsequent cycles reflect political hardship and later rehabilitation.
What practical lessons does his chart suggest for artists?
Balance independence (比肩) with institutional discipline (正官), cultivate supportive resources (印/食神), and prepare for career volatility during challenging 大运—channel controversy into sustained creation.

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