Nie Er (聂耳)

This year, the father's death corresponds to multiple inauspicious astrological patterns intertwining. Yearly Pillar Bing-Chen: The Heavenly Stem Bing (Fire), representing the Seven Killings Star, appears and directly clashes with the Ren (Water) Heavenly Stems of the Year and Month Pillars, which represent the Food God. The Food God symbolizes blessings and elders; this clash severely damages the palace positions of ancestors and the father. Although the Earthly Branch Chen (Earth) is a favorable element, it forms a Triple Water Combination with the Year Branch Zi and Day Branch Shen. Water is the unfavorable element in the chart, and this combination greatly strengthens the power of Water, causing its energy to overflow, making Metal cold and Water frigid, leading to family instability. Simultaneously, Major Life Cycle Xin-Si forms a Triple Punishment of Yin, Shen, Si with the Month and Day Pillars, punishing the parents' palace and one's own foundation, indicating family upheaval and disaster for elders. The Heavenly Stem Bing (Fire) of the Yearly Pillar, also representing the father and authority, is surrounded by the unfavorable Water combination and clashes with multiple points in the natal chart and major cycle, serving as a strong signal of severe suppression of the father star. The mother inheriting the medical profession corresponds to the appearance of the Chen (Earth) Earthly Branch of the Yearly Pillar as the Partial Resource Star. The Resource Star represents the mother, studies, and certificates; the Partial Resource has connotations of non-traditional skills. The mother obtaining a medical license aligns with this sign, using the Earth Resource to balance the overly strong Water energy, seeking vitality amidst adversity.

This year falls within the Gui-Mao (Water-Wood) Wounding Officer Major Cycle, where the Water element is overly strong, making one prone to scattered thoughts. However, in the 1925 Yi-Chou Yearly Pillar, the Earthly Branch Chou (Earth) of the Yearly Pillar, representing the Proper Resource, combines with the Zi (Water) branches of the Year and Hour Pillars, forming a Zi-Chou combination into Earth. This transforms the unfavorable Water element into the favorable Earth element and combines into the palaces representing education and family. The Proper Resource represents studies, documents, and noble people; its power is activated and enhanced. Simultaneously, the Yearly Pillar shows the Heavenly Official Nobleman, indicating ease in gaining recognition and opportunities in studies. The Day Master Geng (Metal) in the natal chart is weak and favors Earth for support. The combination of the Resource Star this year directly corresponds to the smooth admission to school and entry into a new learning environment, marking a key step in intellectual enlightenment.

This year coincides with the Gui-Mao Major Cycle and the Ding-Mao Yearly Pillar. The birth chart has Geng-Shen as the Day Pillar, with a weak Day Master and strong Food and Wound Officers, favoring Earth and Metal as favorable elements. The Heavenly Stem Ding (Fire) of the Yearly Pillar, representing the Proper Officer, appears and combines with the Ren (Water) Heavenly Stems of the Year and Month Pillars, representing the Food God (Ren-Ding combination into Wood). This is the 'Combining with the Officer' phenomenon. The Officer Star represents studies, reputation, and official institutions; combining with the Officer signifies opportunities in studies and official recognition, directly corresponding to admission to the provincial normal school. Simultaneously, the Earthly Branches of both the Major Cycle and Yearly Pillar are Mao (Wood), representing the Proper Wealth, activating the Partial Wealth Pattern in the chart. Food and Wound Officers generate Wealth, which is beneficial for learning and absorbing new knowledge. The Yearly Pillar shows the Heavenly Virtue Nobleman, beneficial for encountering good teachers and friends and being exposed to new ideas (like Marxism) during studies. Although the Mao branches of the Major Cycle and Yearly Pillar form a Zi-Mao Punishment with the Zi (Water) branches of the Year and Hour Pillars, causing inner conflict and family entanglements, the power of the Yearly Officer Star combining with the self successfully channels this energy onto the correct path of studies and personal development.

This year is the final year of the Gui-Mao Wounding Officer Major Cycle, with the Yearly Pillar being Wu-Chen. The birth chart has Geng (Metal) as a weak Day Master, with extremely strong Food and Wound Officers (Water) as the unfavorable element. The Earthly Branch Chen of the Yearly Pillar forms a Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Combination with the Shen, Zi, and Chen branches of the Year, Day, and Hour Pillars, further strengthening the power of the unfavorable Water element. Food and Wound Officers govern thought, expression, and rebellious spirit. The convergence of the unfavorable element's power directly corresponds to his inner drive of dissatisfaction with the status quo, pursuit of change, and joining the revolutionary tide. Simultaneously, the Heavenly Stem Wu (Earth) of the Yearly Pillar, representing the Partial Resource, appears as a favorable element, symbolizing the acceptance of a new ideological system (like communism) and dedication to it. The Earthly Branch of the Yearly Pillar forms a Yin-Mao-Chen Triple Meeting into a Wood (Wealth) Combination with the Month Pillar and Major Cycle. The Wealth Star represents the masses and resources; the Triple Meeting signifies union with the broad populace. The Yearly Pillar shows the State Seal Nobleman, hinting that although his actions were underground, they were driven by a deeper motive to pursue justice and official recognition.

This year is the final year of the Gui-Mao Major Cycle, with the Yearly Pillar being Wu-Chen. The birth chart has Geng (Metal) as a weak Day Master, with Water (Food and Wound Officers) as the unfavorable element. The Earthly Branch Chen of the Yearly Pillar forms a Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Combination with the Zi and Shen branches of the Year and Day Pillars, and a Zi-Chen Half Water Combination with the Hour Pillar. The power of the unfavorable Water element reaches its peak, and the nature of Food and Wound Officers (ideals, action, talent) is intensely stimulated. Simultaneously, the Heavenly Stem Wu (Earth) of the Yearly Pillar, representing the Partial Resource, appears as a favorable element, symbolizing learning, clerical work, and a new environment. The Wu-Gui combination into Fire (Officer Star) also has symbolic meaning. The Month Pillar, Major Cycle, and Yearly Pillar form a Yin-Mao-Chen Triple Wood Combination (Wealth Star), representing teamwork and collective action. Overall, the powerful Food and Wound Officer Water combination drove him to break free from family constraints (Zi-Mao punishment of the parents' palace) and pursue lofty ideals; the favorable Wu Partial Resource and Officer Star imagery correspond to the specific action of learning military skills and serving as a clerk, marking a key turning point in his life trajectory.

This year falls within the Jia-Chen Major Cycle, with the Yearly Pillar being Geng-Wu. The Heavenly Stem Jia (Wood) of the Major Cycle, representing Partial Wealth, appears, forming a Geng-Jia clash with the natal chart, signaling strong changes in career and living environment. The Earthly Branch Wu (Fire) of the Yearly Pillar forms a Zi-Wu clash with the Zi (Water) branches of the Year and Hour Pillars. This is Clashing with the Year's Ruler, indicating major life changes and distant travel. Simultaneously, the Earthly Branch Chen (Earth) of the Major Cycle forms a Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Combination with the Shen and Zi branches of the natal chart, pushing the already strong Food and Wound Officer (Water) energy to its peak. Food and Wound Officers represent change, travel, and livelihood skills; the activation of the Triple Combination directly corresponds to the astrological manifestation of traveling far from home and seeking a new livelihood. The Heavenly Stem Geng (Metal) of the Yearly Pillar, representing the Peer Star, appears as a favorable element, symbolizing help from peers or brothers, corresponding to the event of 'replacing his third brother's position.' This year, the unfavorable Water element is strong and clashes are severe, forcing him to leave his hometown, but the favorable Peer Star of the Yearly Pillar also brought new opportunities to establish himself.

This year, the individual is 19 years old, undergoing the Jia-Chen Major Cycle, with the Yearly Pillar being Xin-Wei. The Heavenly Stem Jia (Wood) of the Major Cycle, representing Partial Wealth, appears, activating the Wealth energy of the Yin (Wood) branch in the Month Pillar, enhancing the power of the Wealth Star, symbolizing the emergence of opportunities and a platform to showcase talent. The Earthly Branch Wei (Earth) of the Yearly Pillar is the Proper Resource, a favorable element that can restrain the overly strong Food and Wound Officer Water, balancing the chart and benefiting learning and stability. The Heavenly Stem Xin (Metal) of the Yearly Pillar is the Rob Wealth Star; although favorable, it forms a Metal-Wood clash with the Major Cycle's Jia (Wood), implying competition coexisting with effort. The Yearly Pillar shows the Heavenly Virtue Nobleman and State Seal Nobleman, indicating gaining appreciation and mentorship from noble people, and that efforts can gain recognition from official or formal institutions. The Earthly Branch Chen of the Major Cycle forms a Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Combination with the Year Branch Zi and Day Branch Shen of the natal chart. Although the Food and Wound Officer energy is extremely strong and unfavorable, Food and Wound Officers represent talent, performance, and expression, which are fully expressed in this cycle, highly aligning with his involvement in song and dance arts.

This year, he is undergoing the Jia-Chen Partial Wealth Major Cycle, with the Yearly Pillar being Ren-Shen. The birth chart has Geng (Metal) as the Day Master, weak with extremely strong Food and Wound Officers (Water) as the unfavorable element. The Major Cycle, natal chart, and Yearly Pillar form a Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Combination, pushing the power of the unfavorable Food and Wound Officer Water to its peak. Food and Wound Officers govern thought, expression, talent, and also represent rebellion and criticism. The Heavenly Stem Ren (Water) of the Yearly Pillar, representing the Food God, appears, directly activating the powerful Food and Wound Officer energy in the chart, prompting him to speak out boldly through articles (corresponding to the Literary Star). Simultaneously, the Heavenly Stem Jia (Wood) of the Major Cycle, representing Partial Wealth (symbolizing his then career in song and dance performance), clashes with the Day Master Geng (Metal), indicating a career environment full of change and conflict. The Earthly Branch Shen (Metal) of the Yearly Pillar is the Day Master's Base Star, giving him the confidence to stick to his views, but also intensifying the Yin-Shen clash with the Month Pillar's Yin (Wood) (Partial Wealth, workplace), directly leading to the break with the team. This is a fierce collision between talent (Food and Wound Officers) and世俗 rules (Wealth Star). Although he lost his position temporarily, it set the stage for his future shift to a path more suited to his destiny.

This year falls within the Jia-Chen Major Cycle (1929-1938), with the Yearly Pillar being Gui-You. The natal chart has Geng (Metal) as a weak Day Master, favoring Earth and Metal, with Water as the unfavorable element. The Heavenly Stem Jia (Wood) of the Major Cycle is the Seasonal Regulating Element, bringing an 'ice river thawing' sign, beneficial for showcasing talent and ambition. The Heavenly Stem Gui (Water) of the Yearly Pillar, representing the Wounding Officer, appears; although an unfavorable element, the Wounding Officer also governs thought, expression, and innovative spirit, aligning with the pursuit of progress and involvement in revolution. The Earthly Branches Chen and You combine into Metal, activating the favorable Metal energy, strengthening the foundation and drive of the Day Master Geng (Metal). The Yearly Pillar shows the Heavenly Joy and Peach Blossom stars, indicating celebratory events and new opportunities. Joining the Party, this major life choice, aligns with this sign. The Major Cycle and natal chart form a Triple Water Combination; the Food and Wound Officer (Water) energy is extremely strong, having aspects of overflowing talent and strong expression, but also needing direction. Joining the organization恰好 provided this powerful energy with a firm belief system and a stage for施展.

This year falls within the Jia-Chen Major Cycle, with the Yearly Pillar being Yi-Hai. The Day Master Geng (Metal) is weak, with Food and Wound Officers (Water) as the unfavorable element. The Major Cycle and natal chart form a Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Combination, activating the unfavorable Food and Wound Officer energy to its peak, which typically indicates overflowing talent and an unsettled mind. However, this year, the Heavenly Stem Yi (Wood) of the Yearly Pillar, representing Proper Wealth, combines with the Day Master Geng (Metal), channeling the surging Food and Wound Officer Water energy into generating Wealth (Wood), achieving the Food and Wound Officers Generate Wealth pattern flow. More crucially, the Heavenly Stem Jia (Wood) of the Major Cycle is the Seasonal Regulating Element, capable of dispelling early spring's cold, allowing Metal to be warmed and produce its sound. The Earthly Branch Hai (Water) of the Yearly Pillar activates the Literary Star Nobleman and Academy Star in the Month Pillar,极大地 stimulating creative inspiration and the desire for expression. The unfavorable Water combination transforms at this moment into surging creative passion and时代共鸣. The talent, expression, and感染力 represented by Food and Wound Officers, guided by the Seasonal Regulating Element Jia (Wood) (Partial Wealth, representing works and fame), burst forth, achieving this immortal battle hymn of the era.

This year falls within the Jia-Chen Major Cycle (1929-1938). The Earthly Branch Chen of the Major Cycle forms a Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Combination with the Year Branch Zi and Day Branch Shen of the natal chart, activating the overall Food and Wound Officer energy. Food and Wound Officers govern change, travel, and learning. The Yearly Pillar Yi-Hai: Hai (Water) is the Food God, further strengthening the Water energy, intensifying the power of the unfavorable Water element in the chart, representing environmental pressure and动荡. The Earthly Branch Hai of the Yearly Pillar combines with the Month Branch Yin, activating the Horse Star in the Month Pillar, indicating long-distance travel. Simultaneously, Hai harms the Day Branch Shen; the Day Branch is one's own foundation, representing forced environmental change due to external pressure (legal trouble). The Heavenly Stem Yi (Wood) of the Yearly Pillar, representing Proper Wealth, combines with the Day Master Geng (Metal), indicating entanglement due to wealth or practical matters. However, the Yearly Pillar shows the Literary Star Nobleman and Academy Star, beneficial for learning new knowledge. This journey east was an inevitable choice under the circumstances of a weak Day Master with overly strong Food and Wound Officers meeting a combination and the Horse Star being activated—trading space for time, a wise move in turbulent times.

This year coincides with the Jia-Chen Major Cycle (1929-1938). The Heavenly Stem Jia (Wood) of the Major Cycle is the Seasonal Regulating Favorable Element, appearing powerfully, indicating talent can be showcased and key career opportunities arise. The Yearly Pillar Yi-Hai: the Heavenly Stem Yi (Wood), representing Proper Wealth, combines with the Day Master Geng (Metal). The Earthly Branch Hai (Water) activates the powerful Food and Wound Officer (Water) Triple Combination in the chart (Shen-Zi-Chen, Zi-Chen half combination). Food and Wound Officers represent talent, creation, and expression; the Triple Combination brings their energy to its peak, precisely when creative inspiration bursts forth. The Yearly Pillar shows the Literary Star Nobleman and Heavenly Kitchen Nobleman, greatly benefiting literary thought and artistic creation. Although the overall Water is strong and unfavorable, this year the Food and Wound Officer energy is concentrated on creation, and with the Major Cycle's Jia (Wood) as the Seasonal Regulator, the澎湃的才思 is transformed into a timeless masterpiece with immense social influence.

This year, the individual was undergoing the Jia-Chen Major Cycle (1929-1938). The Earthly Branch Chen of the Major Cycle forms a Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Combination with the Year Branch Zi and Day Branch Shen of the natal chart, pushing the already extremely strong power of the unfavorable Water element (Food and Wound Officers) in the八字 to its peak. The Yearly Pillar Yi-Hai (1935): Hai (Water) joins again,加剧了 the flooding Water energy. The Earthly Branch Hai of the Yearly Pillar harms the Day Branch Shen, known as 'Shen-Hai mutual harm,' indicating susceptibility to water-related disasters or road accidents. The Heavenly Stem Yi (Wood) of the Yearly Pillar combines with the Day Master Geng (Metal) (Geng-Yi combination). While it appears as a combination, it actually transforms Metal to generate Water, further boosting the power of the unfavorable Water element. The Day Master Geng (Metal) was originally weak and is excessively drained by the powerful surrounding Water energy, like a lone boat in a vast ocean, unable to sustain itself, hence this water calamity.