Liu Xiang

That year Liu Xiang was in the Earth-Fire Seven Killings major luck cycle. The annual pillar is Geng-Wu. The day master Ren Shui is relatively weak; the major luck and the year both emphasize fire and earth, indicating pressure and training. However, the year's Wu Fire, together with the day branch Ren Wood and the month branch Wei Earth, form a Yin-Wu Fire half-combination and a Wu-Wei Fire conjunction, making the fire energy extremely strong. Fire is the wealth star, also representing drive and enthusiasm. More importantly, the major luck and the year simultaneously trigger the Star of Leadership in the hour pillar. The Star of Leadership signifies leadership ability and prominence in a specialized field; Wu Fire is the Star of Leadership, fitting the image of being selected and leading in competitive sports (fire represents intensity and speed). Although the overall chart is dominated by inauspicious influences, the strong activation of the Star of Leadership resembles a talent spark unearthed under heavy pressure, predicting that he will gain a crucial starting opportunity in fields requiring high discipline (Guan Sha) and explosive power (Fire).

That year Liu Xiang is 11, in the Earth-Fire Seven Killings major luck. The luck's earthly branch Wu Fire activates the Yin-Wu fire pattern in the chart, making the fire energy stronger, representing competition, pressure and challenge as the Seven Killings energy is awakened. The yearly stem Wu harmonizes with the day master Ren Water, further strengthening this fire energy, with fire representing his wealth—signaling talent display and opportunities arriving. The Seven Killings major luck star appears, indicating leadership potential and athletic gifts being discovered. Although the day master Ren Shui is weak and fire and earth are unfavorable, the enormous pressure brought by the Seven Killings is exactly the rigorous training and competitive environment required in elite sports; this phase lays a harsh early foundation for his future ascent to a top athlete.

That year, Liu Xiang enters the Ding-Si major luck cycle; this cycle and the year pillar Gui-Hai form a Heaven-Ke and Earth-Chong signal, signaling a major life change and a shift in environment. The luck's Ding Fire (true wealth) in harmony with the day master Ren Water implies that this decade will bring opportunities and wealth through 'conjunction.' The yearly Yi-Hai energy strengthens the day master. The yearly Earthly branch Hai aligns with the day branch Yin, triggering the Eat God star, which governs action and technique; at the same time, Hai Water clashes with the luck's Si Fire, opening a new situation. In this year, the year pillar, the luck cycle, and the yearly energy work together to create significant environmental changes and life-direction shifts, marking the key astrological node where his track career shifts from ordinary sprints to the more technically demanding hurdles.

This year Liu Xiang is 13, in the Ding-Si major luck cycle (1995–2004). The heavenly stems Ding Fire (proper wealth) aligns with his day master Ren Water to form Wood, meaning wealth can be transformed into talent—his gifts shine on the track. The annual stem Bing Fire indicates external wealth/attention, while the Zi Water provides a strong underlying foundation for the day master, boosting his vitality. The Zi Water is also a Peach Blossom, and the Ding Fire adds charm, increasing his charisma and public visibility this year. Although the luck pillar's Si Fire and the day pillar's Yin Wood clash (Tiger-Snake clash), the strong water energy offsets some of the restrictions, allowing his talent to erupt at the right moment and achieve a breakthrough on the field.

This year Liu Xiang is 16, in the Ding-Si major luck cycle. The Ding Fire wealth aligns with his day master Ren Water, forming Wood; this 'wealth coming to me' indicates external opportunities and mentors. The yearly Ji Mao combines three-wood formation in Hai-Mao-Wei, with Wood representing talent and a stage to display it. This pattern links year and month pillars, uniting family support with his talents and letting the Wood pattern restrain the overbearing pressures of the official/kill star, letting him stand out in his professional field. At the same time, the year's auspicious stars include Tian Yi Nobleman and Wen Chang Nobleman, indicating favorable mentors and improved learning ability. Although the Day Master is relatively weak, the Wood energy thrives, and despite seeming obstacles, the combination of luck and annual pattern turns the unfavorable energy into a stage to showcase talent, foreshadowing recognition and opportunities through professional skill.

This year Liu Xiang is 17, in the Ding-Si major luck cycle. The Ding Fire wealth aligns with his day master Ren Water, forming Wood; wealth beginning to support his talents and abilities. The yearly Ji Mao and the Three-Wood Formation (Hai-Mao-Wei) strengthen Wood, representing his skills and a stage to showcase them. This pattern links year and month pillars, combining family support with his talent, and the Wood growth helps restrain excessive pressures from authorities, letting him shine professionally. The presence of auspicious stars Tian Yi Nobleman and Wen Chang Nobleman suggests favorable mentors and improved learning ability. Although the Day Master is relatively weak, Wood energy thrives; with the luck–wealth alignment and annual pattern, any seeming obstacle is transformed into a stage to display his talents, hinting that professional skill will gain recognition and opportunities.

In this year, Liu Xiang is in the Ding-Si major fortune, the yearly fortune is Xin-Si. His Day Master Ren Shui is weak; favorable elements are metal and water. The year's heavenly stem Xin metal is the Direct Seal, exactly the timing-shift deity needed, and the year's metal energy greatly increases, indicating the Seal star gains ground, signaling progress in studies, reputation, benefactors, inner steadiness, and focus on goals. Both the major fortune and yearly Earthly Branches are Fire, triggering the Day Branch Wood, forming a Yin-Si clash that in sports often signals intense competition, breakthroughs, and self-transcendence. At the same time, the year's deity stars bring Tian Yi Nobleman and Tai Ji Nobleman, suggesting guidance from masters or good luck at crucial moments. Taken together, the favorable elements are in place, benefactors apparent, the clash fuels drive, jointly shaping his first world-stage moment of proving himself.

This year’s annual fortune is Ren-Wu. The year branch Wu Fire forms a partial connection with the Day Master Yin Wood and Hour branch Wu Fire, forming the Yin-Wu Fire pattern, and further with the Month Branch Wei Earth and major fortune Shen Fire forming the Southern Fire triad. Fire represents wealth; with wealth abundant, it supports the Official (career) aspect. The year's stem Ren Water acts as a helper, enabling the Day Master’s rise. The deity stars General Star and Tian Guan Noble Person appear, aligning with authority and glory on the competition stage. The Major Fortune Ding-Si and the current year's Ren-Wu stems interact to strengthen Wood (the resource of talent and skill). Many factors converge to unleash honor and talent on the track, producing a record-breaking breakthrough.

This year is a peak career moment. The Day Master Ren Shui is relatively weak, favoring Metal and Water. The year's heavenly stem Jia Wood (Food God) appears, acting as the timing regulator, representing peak display of talent and fame, closely matching the Olympic performance. The earthly branch Shen Metal is a favorable element, indicating strong will and support from benefactors. The year forms a Yin-Si-Shen three-way clash, a dynamic indicating major breakthroughs and changes. Simultaneously, the combination of Shen with Water converts wealth into personal energy, strengthening the individual; and the conjunction of Jia-Hui with the lunar Official marks official recognition at the Olympic level. Added by Tian De and Yue De Noble People, there is a sense of heavenly blessing, culminating in this historic moment.

This year Liu Xiang is in the Bing-Chen major fortune with Pian Cai (indirect wealth), while the annual stem is Bing-Xu, and Chen-Xu clash. The clash opens the wealth store of the major fortune and stimulates strong fire- and earth-energy in his chart. Such a violent clash often signals major changes and bursts in BaZi. The annual branch Xu houses Xin Jin Zhengyin, the proper seal for the chart, indicating talent, skill, and honors realized. With Xin Jin revealed, these qualities come to fruition. The Hua Gai star enters the chart that year, signifying abundant talent and superb craft capable of shining in his professional field. The major fortune and the annual stems both reveal Bing Fire as the direct wealth; wealth is very strong, but the Day Master Ren Water is weak and cannot bear much. Yet the fierce Chen-Xu clash is like opening an energy valve, releasing accumulated pressure and energy instantly, transforming into explosive power and breakthroughs on the track, culminating in this historic moment.

This year Ding Hai, the year's stem Ding Fire corresponds with the day master Ren Water; the year's Hai Water combines with the day branch Yin Wood to form a strong 'Day Pillar Heaven-Earth Double Harmony' auspicious sign. This harmony ties the year's wealth star to the day master, symbolizing a perfect blend of fame and wealth and a landmark year for great undertakings and dual gains in reputation and fortune. Hai Water is the day master’s root, strongly supporting the weaker Ren Water, enabling it to bear the旺財 and the Killing Star brought by the Bing-Chen major fortune. At the same time, the Lu Shen (Prosperity God) and Ci Guan stars bless the year, solidifying wealth and allowing talent to peak. The chart itself is a 'Water and Fire in balance' pattern; with water and fire harmonized this year, the Food God (Yin Wood) restrains the Killing (Chen Earth), turning pressure and challenges into glory and breakthroughs, thus reaching the apex of his athletic career.

That year Liu Xiang's major fortune is Bing-Chen with indirect wealth; the annual stem is Wu Zi. The Wu Earth reveals Seven Killings, a malefic star, indicating pressure and challenges. Seven Killings is an unfavorable star, but Liu Xiang's chart is a Zheng Guan pattern, making the combination capable of spurring his fighting spirit and turning pressure into peak performance on the world stage. The Zi Water in the annual branch acts as a Yang Blade and, at its peak, signals fierce competition and maximum energy, fitting for a top-level event. The major fortune's heavenly stem Bing Fire clashes with the day master Ren Water; wealth appears to break the seal, seeming draining, but wealth stars also symbolize fame and achievement, and in sport this is a case of attaining fame at the cost of strain, responding to external pressures and expectations with glorious victories. Although Earth is strong that year, the chart favors Water; Zi Water with Yang Blade has strong roots, aiding the day master in bearing the Guan Sha and achieving this historic breakthrough.

This year corresponds to the Jia-Wu year in the sexagenary cycle, and for the chart owner it is a year with very strong signals of romance and marriage. The year's earthly branch Wu (午) Fire merges with the month pillar Wei (未) Earth, forming a 'Wu–Wei Fire Conjunction'—a heaven-earth union, a typical sign of forming a good match. At the same time, the year's heavenly stem Jia (甲) blends with the month's stem Ji (己) Official (正官), i.e., 'combining official', indicating an important life contract is reached this year. For a male chart, the wealth star represents wife; the year's Wu Fire contains Ding Fire (丁火) as wealth, signaling the wife-star arrives and is absorbed into the chart, activating the marriage palace. Although the subject's chart is weak, the energies of Fire and Earth remain strong, so pressure may appear, but the year's strong 'conjunction' power, along with the Red Luan star's movement in the ten-year luck cycle, jointly promote this highly anticipated marriage. However, the time pillar Zǐ–Wǔ clash also suggests that this relationship may face turbulence and tests in the future.