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Sun Quan

Sun Quan (182–252), courtesy name Zhongmou, was the founding emperor of Eastern Wu. Rising after his brother, he stabilized Jiangdong, recruited top talents like Zhou Yu and Lu Su, won at Red Cliffs, expanded and defended his realm, and established a stable southern dynasty. His late reign saw palace factionalism but his political and military management secured the Three Kingdoms balance.

0182-07-05
18:00
Wuchun, Wu Commandery (modern Fuchun, Zhejiang)
#Royalty & Aristocrat
# Emperor # Strategist # Founder of Eastern Wu # Ren Day (壬日)

BaZi Chart

Year
Peer
壬 Ren
戌 Xu
Seven Killings
Direct Resource
Direct Wealth
Month
Indirect Wealth
丙 Bing
午 Wu
Direct Wealth
Direct Officer
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Day
Yuan Male
壬 Ren
申 Shen
Indirect Resource
Peer
Seven Killings
Hour
Direct Officer
己 Ji
酉 You
Direct Resource
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Birth Time Verification

Conclusion: The You hour (18:00) best fits Sun Quan's fate pattern. The day master is Ren Water seated in Shen; it requires the Official–Seal mutual generation to form a sovereign pattern. In the You hour, the stem-branch pair reveals Ji You as the principal official; the You branch hides Xin and also contains the Official Seal, so the Official and Seal stand together, granting both lawful authority and the aid of civil ministers. This aligns with being enfeoffed as a king, later titled emperor, and able to hold the realm and stabilize the state. The You hour can restrain the Fire of Bing-Wu, preventing the day master from being exhausted, which is conducive to long-term control of Jiangdong and stable rule; it also explains his strategy of effectively employing talents such as Zhou Yu, Lu Su, and Lu Xun. In late years, luck cycles involving Bi-Jian and Jie-Cai trigger internal feuding, matching the historical record of the 'Two Palaces dispute.' Compared with other hours, the Wu-Shen hour tends to be more domineering and martial but lacks a legitimate Official Seal; hours like Ren-Yin and Ren-Zi have too-heavy Bi-Jian and Jie-Cai, easily causing early-life internal conflicts; the Bing-Wu hour's fire is too strong and weakens the day master; therefore the You hour is more balanced and aligned with his life path, making it the optimal choice.

Core Analysis

Sun Quan’s natal chart centers on a 壬 (Ren) Day Master born in 壬申 day pillar, forming a clear 比肩-strong pattern with active 七杀/正官 and 偏财/正财 influences across the pillars. The presence of 丙午 (month) and 己酉 (hour) creates a dynamic tension between fire, earth, metal and water, giving both initiative and constraint. This mix supports leadership that is decisive yet pragmatic.

From a Ten-Gods perspective, the chart shows strong peer and competitive energy (比肩) combined with commanding force (七杀/正官) and resourceful wealth stars (偏财/正财). The chart’s 正印 elements provide intelligence and institutional stability, helping him recruit and rely on advisers like Zhou Yu and Lu Su. The balance of 五行 favors adaptive governance and military strategy rather than rigid dominance.

Key career phases align with favorable 大运: early rise during 丁未/戊申 transitions, consolidation under 己酉/庚戌 cycles, and imperial elevation in years where authority-bearing stars were supported. Late-life palace conflicts correspond to weaker controlling phases and competing 印/官 dynamics. Overall, the chart explains a ruler with long longevity, strategic acumen, strong talent management, and vulnerability to internal factionalism.

Traits

1

Leadership

Chart shows dominant 比肩 and commanding 七杀/正官 energies, explaining decisive rulership and battlefield command; historical actions like directing Red Cliffs align with this 十神组合.

2

Strategic Acumen

Strong interaction between 壬申 support and 偏财(丙午) indicates tactical flexibility and resource use—consistent with diplomatic alliances and military strategy.

3

Political Resilience

Presence of 正印 and steady 大运 periods provided institutional support and long rule, yet mixed 印/官 dynamics lowered score due to late palace strife.

4

Talent Management

Clear 正印 influence and balanced 五行 facilitated attracting and relying on capable ministers (Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Lu Xun), matching historical recruitment and delegation.

Timeline

191
Luck Pillar
丁 Ding 未 Wei
Annual Pillar
辛 Xin 未 Wei
Punishment between Xu and Wei Clash between Wei and Chou Heavenly Clash and Earthly Clash Clash with the Year's Guardian
10yrs personal

Father's Demise, Family's Disgrace

Sun Jian, Sun Quan's father, was ordered by Yuan Shu to attack Liu Biao. He was ambushed and killed by Huang Zu at Xiangyang. At the age of ten, Sun Quan, along with his mother and younger brother, became dependent on Yuan Shu, led by his elder brother Sun Ce. The entire family entered a turbulent and precarious period.

Analysis
The fleeting year is Xin Chou, and the major cycle is Ding Wei. This forms a highly turbulent pattern of 'Triple Punishment between Xu, Wei, and Chou' and 'Clash between Wei and Chou'. The Year Pillar represents ancestors and father. The hidden Ding Fire (Wealth Star for father) in the Xu branch is subjected to dual punishment and clash from the Wei earth of the major cycle and the Chou earth of the fleeting year, shaking its foundation. This is a strong signal of the father star being overcome. Simultaneously, the major cycle and fleeting year form a 'Heavenly Clash and Earthly Clash' (Ding Fire overcomes Xin Metal, Wei earth clashes with Chou earth). This is a major turning point in fate, signifying drastic environmental changes and family separation. The fleeting year's Chou earth is the unfavorable element, intensifying the fire-earth's suppression of water in the chart, creating immense pressure on the weak Day Master. This perfectly corresponds to the collapse of the family pillar and the forced reliance on others in turbulent times.
195
Luck Pillar
戊 Wu 申 Shen
Annual Pillar
乙 Yi 亥 Hai
Fleeting Year Forms Water Combination Major Cycle Horse Star Fleeting Year Heavenly Yi Nobleman
14yrs personal

Return to Jiangdong, Gathering Talent

After Sun Ce pacified Jiangdong, he sent for his mother and family. Sun Quan moved with his mother and began studying alongside promising young talents like Zhu Ran and Hu Zong, establishing his early core network.

Analysis
Sun Quan was 14 this year, in the Wu Shen major cycle. The Shen branch is the Horse Star, signifying movement and relocation, corresponding to 'returning to Jiangdong with his mother'. The fleeting year is Xin Si. The Si branch combines with the Shen branch from the major cycle and the Day Pillar, forming Shen-Si combination into water, activating his favorable element Water (Companion/Peer), representing new opportunities and support from environmental change. The fleeting year's heavenly stem Xin is the Direct Resource star, combining with the Monthly Pillar's Partial Wealth star Bing (Bing-Xin combination into water). The Resource star combining with Wealth signifies receiving protection from elders (mother, elder brother Sun Ce), moving to a safe and prosperous place, and beginning systematic study. The Heavenly Yi Nobleman entering the chart allowed him to quickly connect with future key aides like Zhu Ran and Hu Zong in the new Jiangdong environment, laying a foundation of connections for his future career.
196
Luck Pillar
戊 Wu 申 Shen
Annual Pillar
丙 Bing 子 Zi
Seven Killings Major Cycle Fleeting Year Combines Wealth and Office Heavenly Yi Nobleman
14yrs career

Precocious Success, First Display of Talent

At just fourteen, Sun Quan was recommended as a 'Filial and Incorrupt' candidate by Zhu Zhi and appointed as the Magistrate of Yangxian County, acting as the Commandant of Righteousness, formally beginning his official career.

Analysis
This year, Sun Quan was in the Wu Shen Seven Killings major cycle. The heavenly stem Wu Earth (Seven Killings) is prominent, representing coexisting pressure and opportunity, a signal to challenge authority and establish achievements. The fleeting year is Xin Mao. The heavenly stem Xin Metal (Direct Resource) combines with the Monthly Pillar's Bing Fire (Partial Wealth), forming the 'Wealth Combining with Resource' pattern, signifying gaining recognition and promotion from a nobleman (Zhu Zhi), and a rapid rise in reputation. The earthly branch Mao Wood (Hurting Officer) secretly combines with the major cycle's Shen Metal. The Hurting Officer represents talent and expressiveness; secret combination means his abilities were tacitly recognized and accepted by superiors (Shen Metal of the major cycle is the Resource star). The fleeting year's Heavenly Yi Nobleman further strengthens nobleman luck, allowing the young Sun Quan to stand out under pressure and receive an important appointment.
199
Luck Pillar
戊 Wu 申 Shen
Annual Pillar
己 Ji 卯 Mao
Seven Killings Major Cycle Office Nourishes Resource Triple Metal Combination Fleeting Year Combines with Office Star
18yrs career

First Feats, Campaigning with Brother to Secure Two Commanderies

Sun Quan followed his elder brother Sun Ce on campaigns, first capturing Wan City and defeating Liu Xun, then decisively defeating Huang Zu at Shayi. He contributed to the Sun clan's pacification of the Lujiang and Yuzhang commanderies, demonstrating exceptional military talent and leadership potential.

Analysis
This year, Sun Quan was in the Wu Shen Seven Killings major cycle. The Seven Killings signify expansion, warfare, and authority. The major cycle's earthly branch Shen Metal forms a Shen-You-Xu Triple Metal Combination with the Year and Hour Pillar's Xu and You, greatly strengthening the power of the Resource star (Metal). The Resource represents power, territory, and strategy. The Triple Metal Combination signifies gaining powerful support and energy in military and strategic affairs. The fleeting year is Xin Chou. The heavenly stem Xin Metal (Direct Resource) is prominent, combining with the Monthly Pillar's heavenly stem Bing Fire (Partial Wealth) (Bing-Xin combination into water). The Wealth star being combined means transforming resources (wealth, territory) into tangible achievements. Simultaneously, the fleeting year's earthly branch Chou Earth (Direct Office) combines with the Hour Pillar's Zi Water (Zi-Chou combination into earth), activating the Hour Pillar's Direct Office star, representing career opportunities and official recognition. The major cycle's Seven Killings and the fleeting year's Direct Office cooperate, forming a favorable situation of Office Nourishing Resource. This perfectly corresponds to the glorious moment of campaigning with his brother, capturing cities and lands, and establishing merit—a key starting point in his early military career.
200
Luck Pillar
戊 Wu 申 Shen
Annual Pillar
庚 Geng 辰 Chen
Fleeting Year Clashes with Year Guardian Triple Combination of Favorable Elements Seven Killings Major Cycle
18yrs career

Assuming Command in Crisis, Taking Charge of Jiangdong

Elder brother Sun Ce was assassinated. On his deathbed, he entrusted the Jiangdong foundation to Sun Quan. With the staunch support of key ministers like Zhang Zhao and Zhou Yu, Sun Quan swiftly stabilized the situation and formally became the ruler of Jiangdong.

Analysis
This year, Sun Quan was in the Wu Shen Seven Killings major cycle. The prominent heavenly stem Wu Earth (Seven Killings) signals intense pressure, responsibility, and power transfer. The fleeting year is Geng Chen. Geng Metal is the Seasonal Adjusting Element, appearing in the heavenly stem, signifying the manifestation of noble qualities and the ability to shoulder heavy responsibilities. The fleeting year's earthly branch Chen forms a Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Combination with the Day Pillar's Shen and the Hour Pillar's Zi (Water is the favorable Companion/Peer element). This Triple Combination, on one hand, symbolizes a drastic change in the Siblings Palace (Shen) (Sun Ce's death), and on the other, represents the powerful surge of the favorable Water element, indicating unprecedented team cohesion (assistance from Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao, etc.), helping him consolidate his authority. The fleeting year's Chen also clashes with the Year Pillar's Xu (Parents Palace, Wealth Storage). This is a Clash with the Year Guardian, signifying major upheaval in family and foundation, perfectly corresponding to inheriting his brother's legacy.
203
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 酉 You
Annual Pillar
癸 Gui 未 Wei
Direct Office Major Cycle Fleeting Year Combines with Office Wealth Nourishes Office
22yrs career

First Wield of Power, Quelling Rebellion and Pacifying the Land

For the first time as commander-in-chief, Sun Quan ordered generals like Lü Fan, Cheng Pu, and He Qi to suppress the Shanyue rebellions in Yuzhang, Le'an, Dongye, and other areas. They successfully restored order in the commanderies and counties, demonstrating his military command and political governance abilities.

Analysis
This year, Sun Quan was in the Ji You Direct Office major cycle. The prominent heavenly stem Ji Earth (Direct Office) signifies the arrival of career opportunities and official authority. The fleeting year is Xin Chou. The earthly branch Zi-Chou combination into earth activates the Office star and Children's Palace in the Hour Pillar, signifying integration and stabilization of the power structure. Furthermore, the fleeting year's heavenly stem Xin Metal (Direct Resource) combines with the Monthly stem Bing Fire (Partial Wealth), forming 'Wealth Combining with Resource', representing the ability to use wisdom and resources (Wealth) to gain official recognition and status (Resource). His Bazi chart inherently has a Wealth Nourishing Office pattern. With the major cycle and fleeting year showing Office Nourishing Resource, it was the perfect time to transform wealth and resources into actual power and establish ruling order. Quelling internal rebellions and restoring order is a typical manifestation of building authority and fulfilling management duties under a Direct Office major cycle.
208
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 酉 You
Annual Pillar
戊 Wu 子 Zi
Direct Office Major Cycle Fleeting Year Combines Wealth Wealth Nourishes Office Favorable Element Gains Strength
27yrs career

Conquering Jiangxia, Avenging His Father

Sun Quan launched the third Jiangxia campaign, with Zhou Yu as commander. Lü Meng killed enemy general Chen Jiu, and Feng Ze ultimately succeeded in killing Huang Zu. This battle not only avenged Sun Quan's father's death but also successfully expanded territory and consolidated the Jiangdong foundation.

Analysis
This year coincided with the Ji You Direct Office major cycle. The major cycle's You branch, combined with the Hour Pillar's You, strengthened the Shen-You-Xu Triple Metal Combination in the chart. Metal is the Resource star, continuously generating and assisting the Day Master Ren Water, giving him充沛 energy to shoulder great responsibilities. The fleeting year is Ding Hai. The heavenly stem Ding Fire (Direct Wealth) combines with the major cycle, Year, and Day Pillar stems Ren Water (Ding-Ren combination into wood). This is Wealth combination, signifying major strategic objectives and benefits to be gained this year. The Hai branch is the Official Position (Lu Di) for the Day Master Ren Water, where the favorable Water element gains strength. Hai Water (Companion) enhances his own strength and his subordinates' execution ability. The fleeting year, major cycle, and chart form a Wealth Nourishing Office pattern. Wealth (the advantage of Jiangxia territory) and Office (the enterprise of conquest) complement each other, making it an excellent time to achieve merit and expand territory.
208
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 酉 You
Annual Pillar
戊 Wu 子 Zi
Major Cycle Direct Office Combines with Month Fleeting Year Seven Killings Clashes with Wealth Favorable Water Element Gains Strength General Star Appears
26yrs career

Red Cliffs Illuminates Jiangdong, Laying the Foundation for the Three Kingdoms

The allied forces of Sun and Liu decisively defeated Cao Cao's navy at Red Cliffs using fire attacks. Cao Cao retreated north. This battle dramatically shifted the balance of power, laying the foundation for the Three Kingdoms tripartite division. Sun Quan's power and prestige reached unprecedented heights.

Analysis
This year, the chart owner was in the Ji You Direct Office major cycle. The prominent Office star signifies holding authority and career flourishing. The fleeting year is Wu Zi. The heavenly stem Wu Earth (Seven Killings) appears. Although it is an unfavorable element bringing pressure and challenge (corresponding to Cao Cao's massive army pressing south), the earthly branch Zi Water is the Blade for the Day Master Ren Water and also a strong root for the favorable Water element, representing空前强大的自身力量, allies (Companions), and decisiveness. The fleeting year's Zi Water forms a half-water combination with the Day Pillar's Shen branch, further strengthening his foundation and team cohesion. Simultaneously, the fleeting year's Zi Water clashes with and overcomes the Monthly Pillar's Wu Fire (Wealth star), forming the 'Water and Fire in Harmony' image—water controlling fire—perfectly corresponding to the situation of using naval fire attacks to defeat the enemy. The major cycle's You branch echoes the Hour Pillar's You, strengthening the Direct Resource power, representing wisdom, strategy (like the plans of Zhou Yu and Lu Su), and noble support. The General Star appears in the fleeting year, corresponding to taking on the heavy responsibility of commander in the war and achieving fame in one battle.
210
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 酉 You
Annual Pillar
庚 Geng 寅 Yin
Direct Office Major Cycle Fleeting Year Office Star Strong Punishment Brings Authority Hour Pillar Combines with Office
27yrs career

Ruling the Southern Frontier, Pacifying Jiaozhou

Sun Quan appointed Bu Zhi as Inspector of Jiaozhou. Leading an army south, he pacified nine commanderies, executed the disloyal Wu Ju, and successfully subdued the Shi Xie family, bringing the entire Jiaozhou region under Eastern Wu's actual control, demonstrating exceptional military and administrative talent.

Analysis
This year coincided with the Ji You Direct Office major cycle. The prominent heavenly stem Ji Earth (Direct Office) signifies emerging career opportunities. The fleeting year is Ji Chou. The heavenly stem Ji Earth (Direct Office) reappears, and the Chou branch is also an Office star, indicating极强官星力量, signifying holding authority and receiving important official responsibilities. The fleeting year's earthly branch Chou combines with the Hour Pillar's earthly branch Zi, activating the Office star in the Hour Pillar, representing appointment and authorization from superiors (Sun Quan). Simultaneously, the fleeting year, major cycle, and Year Pillar form a Xu-Wei-Chou Triple Punishment, punishing the Year Pillar foundation. Although there is pressure and trial, it strengthens the energy of Earth (Office/Killings), corresponding to 'no punishment, no rise'. He stood out in intense power struggles (executing Wu Ju) and ultimately, through combination (subduing Shi Xie), successfully controlled the overall situation and established achievements.
211
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 酉 You
Annual Pillar
辛 Xin 卯 Mao
Direct Office Major Cycle Wealth Nourishes Office Triple Fire Combination Horse Star Clashed
30yrs career

Establishing Moling, First Signs of Royal Aura

Sun Quan adopted Zhang Hong's suggestion and moved the ruling center to Moling (present-day Nanjing). This strategic decision laid a solid geographical and political foundation for the future establishment of the Eastern Wu regime.

Analysis
This year, Sun Quan was in the Ji You Direct Office major cycle. The prominent heavenly stem Ji Earth (Direct Office) echoes the Hour Pillar's Ji Earth, forming a pattern of strong Office stars, signifying authority, decision-making, and establishing legitimacy. The fleeting year is Geng Yin. The earthly branch Yin-Wu-Xu Triple Fire Combination activates the Wealth and Office strongholds in the Year and Monthly Pillars, forming a Wealth Nourishing Office trend, symbolizing consolidating the power base through wealth accumulation and resource integration. Simultaneously, the fleeting year's Yin Wood Horse Star clashes with the Day Pillar's Shen branch (Spouse Palace/Resource star). The Horse Star signifies relocation and change; Shen Metal as the Resource star represents cities and bases. This clash is precisely the image of moving the capital. The chart favors Metal and Water. The fleeting year's heavenly stem Geng Metal (Partial Resource) is the Seasonal Adjusting Element, representing the crucial role played by the foresight and planning of a nobleman (Zhang Hong), making this capital relocation a strategic layout aligning with timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony.
212
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 酉 You
Annual Pillar
壬 Ren 辰 Chen
Direct Office Major Cycle Wealth Nourishes Office Office Nourishes Resource Noble Support
31yrs career

Establishing Jianye, Founding the Royal City

Sun Quan ordered the construction of the sturdy Stone City as a military fortress and renamed Moling 'Jianye', formally establishing it as the future political center, demonstrating his grand strategic vision and determination to solidify his foundation.

Analysis
This year coincided with the Ji You Direct Office major cycle. The major cycle's earthly branch You Metal forms a powerful Metal Combination (Shen-You-Xu Triple Metal) with the chart and fleeting year, strongly generating and assisting the Day Master Ren Water. Office Nourishing Resource signifies holding authority, gaining territory, and stabilizing the foundation. The fleeting year is Xin Mao. The heavenly stem Xin Metal (Direct Resource) appears, combining with the Monthly Pillar's heavenly stem Bing Fire (Partial Wealth) (Bing-Xin combination into water), transforming Wealth into Resource. This means converting wealth and resources into symbols of power and prestige. Simultaneously, the fleeting year's earthly branch Mao Wood, though the Hurting Officer, combines with the Year Pillar's Xu Earth (Mao-Xu combination into fire), activating the Wealth star, representing consolidating wealth and power through construction (earth) and planning (wood). The convergence of Heavenly Yi Nobleman and Virtue Combination auspicious stars indicates excellent timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony, making it an ideal time to lay a lasting foundation.
222
Luck Pillar
庚 Geng 戌 Xu
Annual Pillar
壬 Ren 寅 Yin
Triple Fire Combination Fleeting Year Clashes Day Pillar Favorable Element Appears
40yrs career

Yiling Determines the Realm

Sun Quan appointed Lu Xun as Grand Commander. At Yiling, using fire attacks, he decisively defeated the Shu Han revenge army led by Liu Bei, who fled to Baidi City. This battle established Lu Xun's military status and stabilized Eastern Wu's western border.

Analysis
This year, Lu Xun was in the Geng Xu Partial Resource major cycle. The major cycle's Xu branch forms a Triple Fire Combination with the Year Pillar's Xu, Monthly Pillar's Wu, and fleeting year's earthly branch Yin. Fire is the Wealth star in his chart. This combination signifies massive wealth and resource convergence, corresponding to being entrusted with great responsibility and commanding Eastern Wu's entire military power. The fleeting year is Ren Yin. The heavenly stem Ren Water is the Day Master's Companion (favorable element), representing support from colleagues and enhanced personal strength. However, the earthly branch Yin Wood clashes with the Day Pillar's Shen branch (Spouse Palace/Day Master's foundation), forming a 'Yin-Shen clash', signifying drastic change and major decisions. Shen Metal is the Resource star; clash means movement, precisely corresponding to assuming command in crisis and changing the war situation with a brilliant stratagem (fire attack). The fleeting year's Horse Star is active, also signifying distant campaigning. Overall, it is a powerful interaction between the major cycle, fleeting year, and chart, pushing the energy of Wealth (resources), Office (authority/responsibility), and Resource (strategy) to its peak, achieving his most glorious military victory.
229
Luck Pillar
辛 Xin 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
己 Ji 酉 You
Major Cycle Direct Resource Protects Self Fleeting Year Office Nourishes Resource Triple Metal Combination Strengthens Resource Wealth Nourishes Office
47yrs career

First Year of Huanglong, Proclaimed Emperor at Wuchang

Sun Quan ascended the throne as emperor at Wuchang, changed the era name to Huanglong, formally establishing the Sun Wu dynasty. He became the founding monarch of the Wu state in the Three Kingdoms tripartite division, reaching the peak of his personal career.

Analysis
This year coincided with the Xin Hai major cycle. The heavenly stem Xin Metal is the Direct Resource, and the Hai branch is the Companion. This is the most favorable Metal-Water mutual generation cycle for the Day Master Ren Water, compensating for the chart's Water weakness, transforming Killings to support the self, granting powerful backing and prestige support. The fleeting year is Ji You. The heavenly stem Ji Earth (Direct Office) appears, representing formal status and power in career. The earthly branch You Metal is the Direct Resource, forming a Shen-You-Xu Triple Metal Combination with the Year and Day Pillar branches, concentrating Resource star power to its extreme. Office Nourishing Resource, with an extremely strong Resource star, is a typical astrological sign of receiving the Mandate of Heaven, gaining legitimacy, and ascending the throne to establish a state. The combined force of the major cycle and fleeting year fully activates the pattern energy of Wealth Nourishing Office in the chart, achieving his imperial enterprise.
252
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 丑 Chou
Annual Pillar
壬 Ren 申 Shen
Major Cycle Rob Wealth Fleeting Year Repeats Day Pillar Repeats Triple Metal Combination Fleeting Year Clashes Month
71yrs personal

The Dragon Rides to Heaven, Legacy Endures

Sun Quan passed away in the inner hall at Jianye at the age of seventy-one, ending his magnificent life. Reigning for twenty-four years, he laid the foundation for Eastern Wu. His posthumous title was Great Emperor, temple name Taizu, and he was buried at Jiangling.

Analysis
This year was the final year of Sun Quan's Gui Chou Rob Wealth major cycle. The major cycle's Chou branch is the unfavorable Office/Killing element, and it forms a half-Metal combination with the Hour Pillar's You Metal. While increasing Resource star power, it also加重了官杀克身之势. The fleeting year is Ren Shen, forming a repetition with the Day Pillar Ren Shen. As the saying goes, 'Repetition and opposition bring tears', signifying sorrow, repetition, and calamity for close relatives—a major life juncture. The fleeting year's heavenly stem Ren Water (Companion) is favorable, but the Shen branch forms a Shen-You-Xu Triple Metal Combination with the Year and Hour Pillar, pushing Resource star power to its peak. Excessive Metal muddies Water, leading to a 'strong mother weakens child' phenomenon, draining the Day Master's vitality. Simultaneously, the fleeting year's Ren Water clashes with and overcomes the Monthly Pillar's Bing Fire (Partial Wealth) (father star, spouse star), triggering a strong signal of 'fleeting year clashing with parental stars', also reflecting on his own lifespan. The chart favors Water and dislikes Earth. The major cycle's Chou Earth (unfavorable Office/Killing) is dominant. Although Water appears in the fleeting year's stem, the Metal combination in the branches is excessively strong, causing overall Five Element imbalance. The favorable elements struggle to intervene, ultimately leading to the Life Star being overcome, and the great hero thus took his final bow.

FAQ

How does Sun Quan’s Bazi explain his success at Red Cliffs?
The chart’s 比肩 and 七杀 combination provided initiative and decisive will, while 偏财 supplied resourcefulness and alliance-building capacity; favorable 大运 at the time supported coordinated military action.
Why was Sun Quan able to rule so long and establish a lasting state?
Longevity reflects balanced 五行 and repeated supportive 大运 cycles that stabilized health and authority; 正印 elements supplied institutional continuity and wise administration.
What in his chart predicts the late-life palace conflicts?
Competing 印 (institutional support) and 官/七杀 (authority and control) energies create internal tensions when 大运 shifts reduce external pressures, making palace factionalism more likely.
Which pillars or elements correspond to his talent for choosing advisers?
The presence of 正印 and harmonious metal-water interactions in the 壬申 and 己酉 areas strengthens judgment, enabling him to identify and empower skilled lieutenants.
How did major 大运 periods relate to his career milestones?
Early 丁未/戊申 supported his rise and consolidation, the 己酉/庚戌 phase corresponded to territorial gains and military success, while later cycles with competing 印/官 energies align with succession struggles and internal instability.

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