Xu Shiyou (许世友)

This year, the individual is in the Xin Mao Partial Seal Luck Cycle. The heavenly stem of the luck cycle, Xin Metal, is a favorable and useful element, serving as the regulating element, representing learning, protection, and the transmission of skills. The year is Jia Yin. The heavenly stem Jia Wood (Hurting Officer) appears, and the earthly branch Yin Wood is the prosperous ground for the Hurting Officer. The Hurting Officer governs skills, learning, and physical practice. The Hurting Officer resonates with the Yin Wood of the Month Branch and the Mao Wood (Food God) of the Day Branch in the natal chart, forming a powerful Food and Hurting Officer energy, perfectly corresponding to the image of learning martial arts and honing skills. Meanwhile, the earthly branch of the luck cycle, Mao Wood, and the year branch Yin Wood are both areas of strong Wood energy. Wood is an unfavorable element, representing hardship and effort, aligning with the experience of entering the temple as a laborer and diligently practicing martial arts. The gathering of Tai Ji Noble Person, Wen Chang Noble Person, and Fu Xing Noble Person in the auspicious stars of the luck cycle and the year indicates that although this learning period was arduous, it was a precious time for opening wisdom, encountering enlightened teachers, and laying a foundation.

This year, the individual is in the Ren Chen Rob Wealth Luck Cycle, and the year is Geng Shen (Direct Seal). The heavenly stem of the luck cycle, Ren Water (Rob Wealth), appears, favored by the Day Master Gui Water, representing enhanced personal energy and social activity. It is a strong signal to leave the original environment and seek development outward. The year branch Shen Metal is the root of the favorable Direct Seal, combining with the natal chart and luck cycle to form a Shen-Zi-Chen Three-Harmony Water Formation. The Water energy greatly increases, significantly supplementing the originally extremely weak foundation of the Day Master Gui Water, making his heart firm and capable of taking on responsibilities. Crucially, the year's Shen Metal clashes with the Yin Wood Horse Star in the Month Pillar, forming "Horse Star Clashed," indicating travel, change, and unexpected, passive, drastic upheaval. This clash also activates the Hurting Officer in the Month Pillar, which governs change and departure. The combination of multiple factors led to this major life transition of leaving Shaolin and joining the military.

This year, Xu Shiyou is in the Ren Chen Rob Wealth Luck Cycle. The heavenly stem Ren Water is a favorable and useful element, helping to strengthen the Day Master Gui Water, indicating that personal ability and value are being recognized, which is beneficial for standing out in a team. The year is Yi Chou. The heavenly stem Yi Wood (Food God) appears, representing the display of talent and skill. The earthly branch Chou Earth (7 Killers) is in a strong position. The 7 Killers govern career, power, and challenges, corresponding to the image of military promotion. The year branch Chou and the Zi Water of the Hour Pillar form a Zi-Chou combination, mitigating some of the negative aspects of the 7 Killers. Furthermore, the year's auspicious stars include the State Seal Noble Person, indicating that his efforts and abilities received initial recognition from official or institutional authorities. The luck cycle and the Yin, Mao, and Chen of the natal chart's Month and Day Pillars form a Yin-Mao-Chen Three-Union Wood Formation. Although Wood is an unfavorable element, the appearance of the Yi Wood Food God in the year transforms this powerful Wood energy into motivation for showcasing talent and executing orders, perfectly matching his duties as a junior commander in the army.

This year falls within the Ren Chen Luck Cycle (1918-1927). The heavenly stem Ren Water (Rob Wealth) appears, which is a favorable and useful element in the destiny, representing the power of peers, teams, and change. It provides strong support for the Day Master Gui Water, enabling him to gather strength and find direction amidst turbulent times. The year is Bing Yin. The heavenly stem Bing Fire is the regulating element, capable of warming the cold Wood of early spring, which is beneficial for displaying talent and gaining recognition. The earthly branch Yin Wood, together with the Mao Wood of the Day Branch in the natal chart and the Chen Earth of the luck cycle, forms a Yin-Mao-Chen Three-Union Wood Formation, bringing the power of the Food and Hurting Officer to its peak. The Food and Hurting Officer represent thought, expression, and action. The Three-Union Wood Formation means his revolutionary ideals and drive were greatly stimulated and strengthened by the broader environment. In summary, with the favorable elements of the luck cycle in place, the regulating element of the year effective, and the Three-Union Wood Formation driving the unity of thought and action, it was an excellent time to join a revolutionary group and establish his life's path.

This year is the final year of the Ren Chen Luck Cycle. The heavenly stem Ren Water (Rob Wealth) appears, favored by the Day Master Gui Water, representing a great enhancement of personal will and action, beneficial for joining collective endeavors. The year is Ding Mao. The heavenly stem Ding Fire (Partial Wealth) combines with the luck cycle stem Ren Water, transforming into Wood (Food and Hurting Officer). Wood is an unfavorable element, but the Food and Hurting Officer also represent thought, belief, and expression. This "combination" image signifies the union of personal will (Ren Water) and external opportunities (Ding Fire, the Wealth Star), jointly transforming into firm belief and a program of action. More importantly, the year branch Mao, together with the Month Branch Yin in the natal chart and the luck cycle branch Chen, constitutes a powerful Yin-Mao-Chen Three-Union Wood Formation, bringing the power of the Food and Hurting Officer to its peak. The extreme prosperity of the Food and Hurting Officer, while potentially causing restlessness, primarily indicates active thought, firm belief, and is beneficial for showcasing talent and gaining recognition within a team (the Three-Union Formation). The year is filled with auspicious stars; Tian Yi, Tian De, Wen Chang, Fu Xing and other noble stars gather, indicating that his choice received strong support and protection, representing a key life choice and sublimation.

This year is the final year of the Ren Chen Luck Cycle. The heavenly stem Ren Water (Rob Wealth) appears, assisting the Day Master Gui Water. When the body is weak and encounters the Rob Wealth for support, it is beneficial for joining collectives and team actions. The year is Ding Mao. The heavenly stem Ding Fire (Partial Wealth) resonates with the Nian Gan Bing Fire (Direct Wealth), but Ding Fire is also an unfavorable element, representing loss and turmoil. The key destiny lies in the fact that the year's Ding Fire and the luck cycle's Ren Water combine into Wood. Simultaneously, the Month Branch Yin, the luck cycle branch Chen, and the year branch Mao form a Yin-Mao-Chen Three-Union Wood Formation. Wood represents the Food and Hurting Officer, whose power reaches its peak. The Food and Hurting Officer represent the release of thought, action, and talent. The Three-Union Formation concentrates this power, directly corresponding to the act of joining the revolution and realizing ambitions. Moreover, the year has many noble stars (Tian Yi, Tian De, Tai Ji, etc.), suggesting opportunities and protection were found within the great historical tide. However, the Day Pillar Gui Mao and the year Ding Mao clash in heaven while sharing the same earthly branch (Gui clashes with Ding), indicating that personal life and inner self faced immense impact and transformation, a complete break from the old environment, aligning with the image of joining the revolution and a drastic change in life trajectory.

This year, Xu Shiyou entered the Gui Si Luck Cycle. The heavenly stem Gui Water (Shoulder) appears, favored by the Bazi, representing the display of personal ability and gaining support and recognition from peers within the collective (the Red Army). The year is Wu Chen. The heavenly stem Wu Earth (Direct Official) combines with the Day Master Gui Water, forming "Wu-Gui Combine into Fire". This "combining with the official" image indicates the emergence of career opportunities and ease in gaining recognition and promotion from official authorities (the Red Army organization). Simultaneously, the year branch Chen and the Month and Day branches Yin, Mao form a Three-Union Wood Formation. Although Wood is an unfavorable element, Wood governs growth and action, also symbolizing the pioneering act of joining the revolution and establishing a base area. The luck cycle and year stems again form Gui-Wu Combine into Fire, creating an "Advancing Angle Combination," representing rewards exceeding efforts, a period for accumulating strength and steady promotion. The natal chart has a strong 7 Killers, which inherently governs military roles and boldness. This energy is stimulated in this luck cycle and year, hence his rapid growth from the grassroots to a military backbone.

This year, the individual is in the Gui Si Luck Cycle. The heavenly stem Gui Water (Shoulder) appears, directly supporting the Day Master Gui Water, enhancing personal strength and competitiveness. The year is Xin Wei. The heavenly stem Xin Metal (Partial Seal) generates and assists the Day Master, forming a favorable Kill-Seal Mutual Production pattern, transforming the threat of the 7 Killers (representing pressure, challenge, military power) into authority and achievements. Crucially, the year Xin Wei forms a Heaven-Earth Double Combination with the Year Pillar Bing Wu, and together with the natal chart and luck cycle, forms a Si-Wu-Wei Three-Union Fire Formation, activating the Year Pillar which represents the army and collective. This signifies recognition and important assignment by the organization. The natal chart inherently has official hidden, killer apparent, with a powerful 7 Killers. Catalyzed by this luck cycle and year, he was able to take command and achieve merit in the harsh environment of war.

This year is Ren Shen, during the Gui Si Luck Cycle. The natal chart, luck cycle, and year form Yin-Si-Shen Three Penalties, penalizing the Month Pillar (representing environment, superiors, and peers), foretelling drastic environmental changes and intensified conflict, a strong signal of a life-and-death test. However, the year branch Shen Metal is the most favorable Direct Seal for the individual, and it combines with the luck cycle branch Si Fire to form Si-Shen Combine into Water, transforming the unfavorable Fire (Wealth Star) into the favorable Water (Shoulder/Rob Wealth). This means that in an extremely dangerous environment, personal will (Shoulder/Rob Wealth) and the power of noble people and organization (Direct Seal) were unprecedentedly stimulated, turning danger into safety. The appearance of the year's heavenly stem Ren Water (Rob Wealth) reinforces his traits of bravery, responsibility, and charging ahead. Simultaneously, encountering the State Seal Noble Person in the year indicates that his actions and achievements would receive authoritative recognition and commendation.

This year is during the Gui Si Luck Cycle. The heavenly stem Gui Water is the Shoulder, the most needed favorable element for the individual, representing peer assistance and the manifestation of personal value. The year is Yi Hai. Hai Water is Rob Wealth, also a favorable element, and is the Emperor's Prosperity ground for the Day Master Gui Water, with extremely strong momentum. The year branch Hai Water and the Month Pillar Yin Wood form a Heaven-Earth Double Combination (Yi-Geng combine, Yin-Hai combine), transforming into Wood, activating the Hurting Officer star in the natal chart, representing the ultimate exertion of talent and strategy. Simultaneously, the year's Hai Water clashes with the luck cycle branch Si Fire (Wealth Star), forming an image of "Water and Fire in Harmony," seeking breakthroughs amidst turmoil, precisely the perfect timing for commanding troops in battle and establishing merit. The year brings the Tian Yi Noble Person, indicating trust from superiors and being entrusted with important responsibilities at critical moments.

This year is during the Gui Si Luck Cycle. The heavenly stem Gui Water (Shoulder) appears, favored by the Day Master Gui Water, representing the manifestation of personal ability and value, with strong peer support. The year is Bing Zi. The year branch Zi Water is the Lu God of the Day Master Gui Water, and is a favorable element in a strong position, indicating abundant personal energy and the ability to shoulder heavy responsibilities. The year's heavenly stem Bing Fire (Direct Wealth) is an unfavorable element but is weakened by the Zi Water beneath it. Bing Fire is also the regulating element, representing that his talent (Fire as regulator) and drive (Water as Lu God) gained recognition and appointment from superiors (Bing Fire as Wealth can represent the organization). The Heavenly Official Noble Person appears in the luck cycle, indicating grand career prospects and a bright official path. Simultaneously, the year's Zi Water clashes with the Year Pillar Wu Fire, constituting a Clash with the Year Pillar, indicating major life changes and travel, directly corresponding to his task of leading the cavalry vanguard and performing highly mobile missions like reconnaissance and pathfinding.

This year is during the Gui Si Luck Cycle. The heavenly stem Gui Water (Shoulder) supports the body. The earthly branch Si Fire is Direct Wealth and also the Longevity of the Direct Seal Geng Metal, indicating the Seal Star is in a strong position, governing matters of study, documents, and reputation. 1936 is the Bing Zi year. The heavenly stem Bing Fire (Direct Wealth) appears, precisely the Sun (Bing Fire) needed for regulating the Bazi, meaning personal talent can be displayed and easily recognized. The year branch Zi Water is the Lu God of the Day Master Gui Water, the appearance of a strong root enhances personal energy and confidence. The year clashes with the Year Pillar Wu Fire, constituting a Clash with the Year Pillar, indicating major life changes and travel. Entering military school this year directly corresponds to this image. The Tian Yi Noble Person and favorable regulation brought by the luck cycle and year made this crucial period of advanced study an important tempering in the crucible in his military career, combining practical experience with theory and elevating his overall pattern.

This year is during the Jia Wu Luck Cycle (Hurting Officer cycle) and the Jia Shen year. The year's heavenly stem Jia Wood (Hurting Officer) appears, clashing with the Month Pillar heavenly stem Geng Metal (Direct Seal), forming "Geng clashes with Jia". This is "Hurting Officer meets Seal," indicating talent and strategy are exerted amidst conflict. More crucially, the year branch Shen Metal and the Month Pillar branch Yin Wood form Yin-Shen clash, constituting a "Heavenly Clash and Earthly Clash" against the Month Pillar. The Month Pillar represents the foundation and environment of youth; this clash signifies the forceful breaking of the old pattern, a major turning point in destiny. The year's information specifically points out that this combination is "Upright Qi Without Penalty", indicating that in career matters, "the more it clashes, the more it prospers," allowing for unexpected success and promotion amidst intense change, conflict, or crisis. The year's Shen Metal is a favorable element (Seal Star) for the Day Master Gui Water, strong and prosperous, representing enhanced strategy, decisiveness, and noble person luck. Simultaneously, the luck cycle and year activate the "General Star" and "State Seal" auspicious stars. The General Star signifies the ultimate exertion of leadership ability, while the State Seal symbolizes official recognition and merit. The year's Horse Star is clashed, also indicating major, unplanned military movements and actions. In summary, amidst intense turmoil in the destiny chart, the favorable elements Metal and Water are effective. The strategy of Hurting Officer paired with Seal combines with the authority of the 7 Killers commanding troops, forging the glorious victory in this crucial battle.