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Xie Fei

Xie Fei (born 1942) is a leading fourth-generation Chinese film director and educator. A Beijing Film Academy graduate and long-time professor, he directed award-winning films with strong humanistic focus and trained multiple generations of directors. His career blends creative risk, institutional leadership and international recognition, culminating in recent lifetime achievement honors.

1942-08-14
12:00
Yan'an, Shaanxi, China
#Entertainment
# film director # film educator # BaZi analysis # humanism # award-winning

BaZi Chart

Year
Direct Wealth
壬 Ren
午 Wu
Indirect Resource
Peer
·
Month
Rob Wealth
戊 Wu
申 Shen
Hurting Officer
Direct Wealth
Rob Wealth
Day
Yuan Male
己 Ji
亥 Hai
Direct Wealth
Direct Officer
·
Hour
Hurting Officer
庚 Geng
午 Wu
Indirect Resource
Peer
·
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Birth Time Verification

Considering the BaZi structure and life events, the most fitting is the Wu hour (around 12:00 noon). The hour stem is Geng, indicating a Hurting Officer; the hour branch contains Ding and Ji within Wu, presenting a pattern in which Yin (印) and Bi (比) are both present. This Hurting Officer–Yin combination endows strong artistic expression and distinctive humanitarian care, and enables him to take on teaching and administrative duties within an educational system, explaining his dual identity of winning international film awards and long-term dedication to education. Compared with other hours, a pure Yin tendency tends to be inward; pure Shi Shen (Eating God) or偏官 tendencies lean toward freer creativity or institutional conflict. The Wu hour best balances creative prestige with academic authority, hence the conclusion that he was born in the Wu hour.

Core Analysis

Xie Fei’s natal pillars present a central figure of 己日主 (Yin Earth daymaster) surrounded by active creative and confrontational forces. The chart shows repeated presence of 伤官 (Hurting Officer) and strong 比肩 (Peers) alongside 正印/偏印 (Resource), producing a pattern best described as 伤官格局 supported by印. This explains a personality that expresses originality, artistic critique and a need for intellectual support.

The elemental balance: Fire in 午 (two Horses), Metal in 庚 and Water in 壬/亥 create tension around the earthy 己. Fire fuels creative expression and public recognition; Water tests the stability of the Earth daymaster, prompting deep humanistic sensitivity. Metal-火 interactions produce sharp critical intellect and cinematic craft. The presence of 正财 and 偏财 in pillars and later 大运 aligns with external rewards and festival success.

Luck pillar rhythm confirms life events: the 辛亥 and subsequent 壬子 / 癸丑 decades coincide with his rising creative output and international awards (1980s–1990s), while 甲寅 (2000s, 正官) corresponds with institutional leadership and teaching roles. Later 丙辰(正印)supports recognition and lifetime honors. Overall the BaZi paints an artist-educator whose 伤官 creativity is tempered and sustained by印 and timely 大运.

Traits

1

Creativity & Artistic Vision

High creativity is indicated by 伤官 prominence and abundant Fire in 午; this produces originality, poetic visual sense and cinematic courage—explaining festival-winning works.

2

Educator & Institutional Leadership

Sustained teaching and administrative roles align with 正印/正官 appearing in later 大运, showing authority, responsibility and ability to nurture talents.

3

Humanistic Sensitivity

Earth daymaster nested with Water elements cultivates compassion and concern for ordinary people; the chart’s Water-Earth interaction supports his humanist narrative focus.

4

Resilience & Adaptability

Repeated 比肩 and shifting 大运 signal strong self-reliance and adaptability—he navigated censorship and career shifts, though occasional tension arises from 伤官-authority clashes.

Timeline

1957
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 酉 You
Annual Pillar
丁 Ding 酉 You
Yearly Literary Star Great Luck in Academic Pursuits Yearly Combination with Wealth Star Talent Generating Wealth
15yrs personal

Starting at a Prestigious School, Artistic Talent Blossoms

Admitted to the high school division of Beijing No.4 High School. Beyond academics, actively participated in drama performances, played the female role of Cai Wenji in a play, and began developing a passion for film art, demonstrating early artistic talent and an exploratory spirit.

Analysis
This year corresponds to the Ding-You Year. The Heavenly Stem Ding Fire is the Partial Resource Star, representing study, culture, and artistic influence. The Earthly Branch You Metal is the Food God, symbolizing talent, performance, and artistic expression. The combination of the year's Heavenly Stem Ding Fire with the Year Pillar's Ren Water forms Wood (Ren-Ding combination), which is the Officer Star, representing academic achievements and reputation. This combination activates the academic palace, a clear astrological signal for admission to a prestigious school. Furthermore, the year's Earthly Branch You Metal forms a self-punishment (Zi Xing) with the natal chart and the Great Luck, often manifesting as diligent study of skills and high self-expectations. Crucially, the Literary Star and Academic Star converge this year, and the Great Luck is also in an Academic Luck phase, making it an excellent period for systematic learning and building a knowledge base. His destiny pattern is Talent Generating Wealth, where Talent represents artistic ability and expressiveness, and Wealth represents opportunity and results. This artistic awakening marks the starting point for his future career achievements (Wealth) through his talent (Talent).
1960
Luck Pillar
庚 Geng 戌 Xu
Annual Pillar
庚 Geng 子 Zi
Great Luck of Talent Yearly Clash with Tai Sui Favorable Elements Flourish Literary Star
19yrs career

Passing the Imperial Exam, Entering the Hall of Cinema

Xie Fei successfully passed the entrance exam and was admitted to the Directing Department of the Beijing Film Academy, formally beginning his professional study of film art and taking the crucial first step towards becoming a director.

Analysis
This year, Xie Fei entered the Geng-Xu Great Luck of Talent. The Great Luck's Heavenly Stem Geng Metal (Talent) is prominent, signifying the display of talent and refinement of skills. It resonates with the Geng Metal Talent in the Hour Pillar of his natal chart, greatly amplifying the Talent energy. This is an ideal period for learning professional skills and showcasing artistic talent. The year is Geng-Zi. The Heavenly Stem Geng Metal (Talent) adds further strength. The Earthly Branch Zi Water is the Direct Wealth Star and a favorable element in his chart, forming the beneficial combination of "Talent Generating Wealth," indicating that talent can translate into tangible academic results. The year's Zi Water semi-combines with the Shen Metal of the Month Pillar to form a Water combination, further strengthening the power of the Wealth Star (studies, goals). Simultaneously, the year's Zi Water clashes with the Year Pillar's Wu Fire (clash with Tai Sui), signifying a major life change. This clash is also a "Wealth Star clashing with the Resource Star," meaning changing the original environment (Resource) through effort (Wealth), a strong signal for pursuing studies or traveling far. The Literary Star, Academic Star, and other auspicious signs in the natal chart, Great Luck, and Yearly Pillar also favor advanced study and examinations. The convergence of multiple factors allowed him to seize the opportunity at this critical life turning point and enter the hall of art.
1965
Luck Pillar
庚 Geng 戌 Xu
Annual Pillar
乙 Yi 巳 Si
Yearly Combination with Direct Resource Heavenly Virtue Nobleman Day Pillar Encountering Clash Talent Generating Wealth
23yrs career

Graduation and the Start of a Teaching Career

Xie Fei graduated from the Directing Department of the Beijing Film Academy and stayed on as a teacher in the same department, beginning his career in film education and creation.

Analysis
This year is within the Geng-Xu Great Luck of Talent, where Talent provides abundant energy for artistic creation, skill, and expression. The year is Yi-Si. The Heavenly Stem Yi Wood (7-Kill) combines with the Great Luck's Geng Metal (Talent), forming "Talent combining with 7-Kill," representing the fusion of talent and determination to gain authoritative recognition in a professional field. The Earthly Branch Si Fire is the Direct Resource Star, which combines with the Shen Metal of the Month Pillar, activating the Resource Star. The Resource Star represents studies, diplomas, and stable employment, corresponding to the "graduation and staying at the school" event. Furthermore, the year's Si Fire clashes with the Day Pillar's Hai Water, constituting a clash of the Day Pillar, a signal of significant life change, fitting the transition from student to teacher. The year brings the Heavenly Virtue Nobleman, beneficial for relationships and career beginnings, laying a solid foundation for his professional life.
1970
Luck Pillar
辛 Xin 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
庚 Geng 戌 Xu
Transition of Great Luck Unfavorable Element Flourishes Food God Sitting on Wealth Lonely Star Enters Luck
27yrs personal

Laying Low in the Tide of Times: Four Years of Cultivation in Baiyangdian

Affected by the 'Cultural Revolution,' Xie Fei was sent down with other Beijing Film Academy staff to the Baiyangdian Farm in Hebei for agricultural labor, a period lasting four years. This was a special time in his life, away from his profession and deeply immersed in grassroots life.

Analysis
This year coincides with the transition of Great Luck, moving from the Geng-Xu Luck (Talent) to the Xin-Hai Luck (Food God). The year is Ji-You. The Heavenly Stem Ji Earth (Peer Star) is an unfavorable element in the natal chart, exacerbating the tendency for heavy Earth to bury Metal and suppress talent, corresponding to the "sent-down labor" event where personal will must submit to collective arrangements. However, the Xin-Hai Great Luck features Food God sitting on Wealth, with Water as a favorable element. Although temporarily dormant, this period accumulated profound creative nourishment for the future. The Great Luck's Earthly Branch Hai Water echoes the Day Pillar (Fu Yin), activating the Day Branch's Direct Wealth and Direct Officer. This suggests that this seemingly ordinary grassroots experience would become valuable wealth for understanding society and life in his future artistic creations. The Lonely Star entering the luck also hints that this was a time for contemplation and deep self-reflection.
1974
Luck Pillar
辛 Xin 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
甲 Jia 寅 Yin
Double Combination of Day Pillar Yearly Combination with Officer Literary Star
32yrs career

Returning to Film, Learning from a Master Director

Xie Fei returned to Beijing and participated in the production of the film "Azalea Mountain," directed by the renowned director Xie Tieli, serving as an assistant director. This was a key step in his re-engagement with and dedication to film creation.

Analysis
This year is within the Xin-Hai Great Luck, where the prominent Food God is beneficial for showcasing talent and learning skills. The year is Jia-Yin. The Heavenly Stem Jia Wood (Direct Officer) combines with the Day Master Ji Earth, forming the pattern of "Officer coming to combine with me," indicating easy recognition and mentorship from official or authoritative figures in career matters, a clear signal for obtaining important work opportunities. The Earthly Branches Hai and Yin combine, activating the Day Pillar's Spouse Palace, also representing environmental changes and new cooperative opportunities. The year brings the Literary Star and Official Nobleman, highly favorable for study, advancement, or obtaining positions in cultural and artistic fields. The Great Luck and Yearly Pillar strengthen the Water and Wood energy, precisely supplementing the deficiency of the favorable element Wood in the original chart, injecting strong momentum for the career restart.
1976
Luck Pillar
辛 Xin 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
丙 Bing 辰 Chen
Great Luck of Food God Yearly Combination with Direct Resource Triple Water Combination Favorable Elements Flourish
34yrs career

Clearing Skies, Returning to Academia

After the end of the 'Cultural Revolution,' Xie Fei officially returned to the Directing Department of the Beijing Film Academy, resuming his teaching and creative career that had been interrupted for years, marking the beginning of a new, stable development period in his career and life.

Analysis
This year, Mr. Xie Fei is in the Xin-Hai Great Luck of Food God. The Food God governs thought, skill, and expression, highly compatible with education and artistic creation. The year is Bing-Chen. The Heavenly Stem Bing Fire (Direct Resource) combines with the Great Luck's Heavenly Stem Xin Metal (Food God), transforming into Water (Wealth Star). This is "Food God combining with Resource," indicating that talent gains formal recognition and expression through the system or platform (Resource Star), a typical sign of returning to a stable teaching position. The year's Earthly Branch Chen combines with the natal chart's Month Pillar Shen and Hour Pillar Zi to form a Triple Water Combination. Water is the favorable Wealth Star in his pattern, also representing the gathering and stabilization of the career environment (the source of Officer and 7-Kill). The favorable element Water flourishes and forms a triple combination, signifying a turn in the broader environment to his advantage. His personal talent (Food God/Talent) perfectly combines with the era's opportunities (Resource Star), facilitating this significant career return.
1978
Luck Pillar
辛 Xin 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
戊 Wu 午 Wu
Great Luck of Food God Talent Generating Wealth Pattern Yearly Hidden Combination General Star Appears
36yrs career

First Directorial Debut, Co-directing "Fire Child" Opens the Door

Xie Fei co-directed the film "Fire Child" with Zheng Dongtian. This marked his first participation in film creation as a director, signifying the transition of his career from theoretical research to practice and the beginning of his illustrious directorial path.

Analysis
This year is within the Xin-Hai Great Luck of Food God, which provides abundant internal energy for artistic creation through talent, skill, and expression. The year is Wu-Wu. Wu Fire is the Resource Star for the Day Master Ji Earth, representing platform, reputation, and noble support. The year's Earthly Branch Wu and the Day Branch Hai form a hidden combination, meaning external opportunities (Wu Fire Resource Star) actively come to combine with the self (Day Branch Hai Water, representing Wealth and Officer), a strong signal of noble mentorship and gaining an important platform. Simultaneously, the General Star enters the chart, beneficial for taking a leadership role in a team, highly fitting for the co-director position. His Bazi chart follows the Talent Generating Wealth pattern, where talent (Talent) inherently points to creating value (Wealth) through skill (film). This year, with the Great Luck's Food God activated and the Yearly Resource Star combining, it was the key moment for his talent to be showcased and his career to officially set sail.
1979
Luck Pillar
辛 Xin 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
己 Ji 未 Wei
Great Luck of Food God Talent Generating Wealth Yearly Combination with Officer State Seal Nobleman Lonely Star Appears
37yrs career

Co-directing "The Guide" Wins Ministry Award, Talent Recognized and Status Established

Xie Fei co-directed the film "The Guide" with Wang Xinyu and Zheng Dongtian. The film won the Ministry of Culture's 1979 Outstanding Film Award, an important early milestone in his directorial career, marking the official recognition of his artistic talent.

Analysis
This year's career breakthrough saw the convergence of multiple favorable astrological factors. The Xin-Hai Great Luck (Food God) governs talent display and reputation. The Great Luck's Earthly Branch Hai Water is the Wealth Star, forming a flowing pattern of "Talent Generating Wealth" with the natal chart, allowing talent to translate into tangible results. The year is Ji-Wei. Although the Heavenly Stem Ji Earth (Peer Star) is an unfavorable element, the Earthly Branch Wu-Wei combine into Fire, activating the Resource Star (Fire) in the Year and Hour Pillars, representing support and nourishment for the work. Most crucially, the year's Heavenly Stem Ji Earth combines with the Hour Pillar's Jia Wood Direct Officer (Jia-Ji combination into Earth). This is "Combination with Officer," meaning career opportunities and official recognition actively come to combine, signifying noble support. The year brings the State Seal Nobleman and the Lonely Star simultaneously. The former signifies official awards and honors related to documents/seals; the latter indicates unique talent being seen. The combined action of the Great Luck and the Yearly Pillar allowed the talent and creativity of his Talent pattern to successfully transform into awards and reputation through collaboration (Peer Star) and official platforms (Combination with Officer).
1983
Luck Pillar
壬 Ren 子 Zi
Annual Pillar
癸 Gui 亥 Hai
Talent Generating Wealth Wealth Star Appears Heavenly Virtue Nobleman Yearly Combination with Wealth
41yrs career

Humanitarian Debut, Independent Directing of "Our Field"

Xie Fei independently directed his first film, "Our Field," with the theme of educated youth life. This marked the formal establishment of his personal artistic style and the beginning of his cinematic exploration of humanitarian spirit.

Analysis
This year, Mr. Xie Fei is in the Ren-Zi Great Luck of Direct Wealth, where Water energy is vast and powerful, marking the decade for the full display of his Talent Generating Wealth pattern's energy. The year is Gui-Hai. The Heavenly Stem Gui Water (Indirect Wealth) appears and combines with the Month Stem's Wu Earth (Rob Wealth Star). This is "Combination with Wealth," meaning talent (Talent) can be transformed into tangible results and opportunities, with personal value recognized externally. The Earthly Branch Hai Water is a prosperous location for the Wealth Star and also houses the Heavenly Virtue Nobleman, representing invisible protection and noble opportunities. The year's Water energy is extremely strong, powerfully activating the flowing path of "Talent Generating Wealth" in the natal chart. Talent represents artistic talent and unique expression, while Wealth represents works and value realization. This year, Water (Wealth Star) as the favorable element completely dominates the fortune, enabling him to have clear creative goals and successfully present profound personal reflections (Talent) through the medium of film (Wealth Star), thus achieving a key breakthrough in his career.
1986
Luck Pillar
壬 Ren 子 Zi
Annual Pillar
丙 Bing 寅 Yin
Talent Generating Wealth Seasonal Adjustment Element Convergence of Noblemen Yearly Combination with Officer
44yrs career

"Girl from Hunan" Wins Acclaim in the West

The film "Girl from Hunan," adapted from Shen Congwen's novel, won the Don Quixote Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in Spain. Its artistic achievement gained international recognition, elevating his career reputation to new heights.

Analysis
This year is within the Ren-Zi Great Luck of Direct Wealth, where the Wealth Star energy is extremely strong, marking a golden decade for career and value. The year is Bing-Yin. The Heavenly Stem Bing Fire is the seasonal adjustment element, bringing warmth and brightness, an excellent time to showcase talent and gain recognition. The year's Earthly Branch Yin Wood combines with the Day Branch Hai Water, activating the Day Pillar's Direct Officer Star and Direct Wealth Star, forming the auspicious signs of "Officer coming to combine with me" and "Wealth coming to combine with me." This represents the simultaneous arrival of official honors and substantive rewards in his career. Furthermore, the year brings a convergence of multiple noble stars like the State Seal, Literary Star, and Official Nobleman, indicating that the artistic value (Literary Star) of the work received high praise from official institutions (State Seal, Official Nobleman). This perfectly embodies the Talent Generating Wealth pattern, where fame and fortune (Wealth/Officer) are obtained through talent (Talent).
1992
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 丑 Chou
Annual Pillar
壬 Ren 申 Shen
Great Luck of Indirect Wealth Triple Meeting Water Combination Talent Generating Wealth Career Highlight
50yrs career

"Women from the Lake of Scented Souls" Wraps, Resonance of Art and Fortune

Xie Fei completed directing the film "Women from the Lake of Scented Souls." The film profoundly reveals the fate of rural women, sparking widespread social discussion and becoming a significant work in his directorial career.

Analysis
In 1992, the native is in the Gui-Chou Great Luck of Indirect Wealth. The year is Ren-Shen. The Great Luck's Heavenly Stem Gui Water (Indirect Wealth) appears. Combined with the natal chart's Day Branch and Hour Pillar, Hai, Zi, and Chou form a Triple Meeting Water Combination, pushing the power of the Wealth Star to its peak and forming a powerful Talent Generating Wealth pattern. The year's Heavenly Stem Ren Water (Direct Wealth) appears again, with Wealth Stars overlapping, indicating abundant career opportunities and充沛 energy. Talent represents talent and artistic expression, while Wealth represents the value of the work and social recognition. This year, with Water energy surging and the Wealth Star as a favorable element, it corresponds to transforming profound social insight (Talent) into influential artistic works (Wealth), achieving both fame and fortune. The year's Earthly Branch Shen Metal is a prosperous location for Talent, further stimulating creative inspiration. Shen Metal resonates with the natal chart's Month Branch Shen, reinforcing the purity of the pattern, leading to the success of this work both artistically and commercially.
1993
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 丑 Chou
Annual Pillar
癸 Gui 酉 You
Favorable Element Appears Triple Meeting Water Combination Talent Generating Wealth Golden Chariot Nobleman
50yrs career

Triumph in Berlin, Sharing the Golden Bear

His work "Women from the Lake of Scented Souls" won the highest award, the Golden Bear, at the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival, sharing the honor with Ang Lee's "The Wedding Banquet," creating a celebrated moment in film history.

Analysis
This year is within the Gui-Chou Great Luck. The Great Luck's Heavenly Stem Gui Water (Indirect Wealth), a favorable element, appears. The Earthly Branches Hai, Zi, and Chou form a Triple Meeting Water Combination, pushing the powerful Wealth Star energy in the natal chart to its peak. The year is Ren-Shen. The Heavenly Stem Ren Water (Direct Wealth) adds further strength, with Wealth Stars overlapping. This is the moment when the energy of the Talent Generating Wealth pattern erupts. The natal chart's Talent represents talent and artistic expressiveness. The strong Wealth Stars in the Great Luck and Yearly Pillar mean his artistic creation (Talent) can perfectly transform into immense social recognition and achievement (Wealth). Simultaneously, encountering the Golden Chariot Nobleman signifies fame spreading far and wide and elevated status, highly congruent with the honor of winning a top international award.
1995
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 丑 Chou
Annual Pillar
乙 Yi 亥 Hai
Gui-Chou Great Luck of Indirect Wealth Hai-Zi-Chou Triple Meeting Water Combination Talent Generating Wealth Pattern Heavenly Virtue Nobleman Academic Nobleman
53yrs career

Pinnacle of Art, "Black Steed" Triumphs in Montreal

The film "Black Steed" he directed won the Best Director Award at the Montreal World Film Festival in Canada. His artistic talent and directorial skill gained authoritative recognition from the international film community.

Analysis
This year is within the Gui-Chou Great Luck of Indirect Wealth. The Great Luck's Heavenly Stem Gui Water is the seasonal adjustment element. The Earthly Branch Chou Earth combines with the natal chart's Hour Pillar Zi Water and the year's Earthly Branch Hai Water to form a Hai-Zi-Chou Triple Meeting Water Combination, pushing the power of the Wealth Star to its peak. The native's Bazi follows the top-tier rich pattern of Talent Generating Wealth, where talent (Talent) can effectively transform into fame and fortune (Wealth). The year's Earthly Branch Hai Water activates the Day Pillar's Spouse Palace; the Jia Wood Direct Officer within Hai also represents career and reputation. The加持 of the Heavenly Virtue Nobleman and Academic Nobleman allows artistic creation (Talent) and career achievement (Officer Star) to combine perfectly, shining brightly on the international stage, precisely reflecting the concentrated爆发 of the pattern's energy.

FAQ

How does BaZi explain Xie Fei’s international awards?
The chart’s creative impulse from 伤官 combined with productive Fire and supportive wealth stars (正财/偏财) in key decades produced output that attracted international recognition; corresponding 大运 such as 壬子 and 癸丑 aligned with major festival wins.
Why did he become a prominent educator and leader?
Later luck cycles with 甲寅 (正官) and subsequent 丙辰 (正印) strengthen institutional authority and reputation, explaining his roles as department head, vice dean and long-term mentor.
What personal tendencies emerge from his 八字?
The chart shows a driven, principled artist: strong 伤官 gives critique and originality, 比肩 brings independence and occasional rivalry, while印 and Water temper ambition with care and depth.
Which decades were most fortunate for his creative career?
The 1980s–1990s were especially favorable: 辛亥 and 壬子/癸丑 大运 supported creative output and material recognition, matching the timeline of major films and festival awards.
How might late-life honors be reflected in his chart?
Late-life recognition corresponds to the arrival of 正印-oriented 大运 like 丙辰, which supports reputation consolidation, mentorship legacy and formal honors such as lifetime achievement awards.

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