荀慧生

The annual pillar for this year is Ding Wei. The heavenly stem Ding Fire, the Favorable Seal Star, emerges, which is beneficial to the birth chart. The Seal Star governs learning, skills, and protection, corresponding to the act of apprenticing and learning a craft. However, the chart indicates a weak self-element, with the Wealth Star (Water) as a harmful element, and Water energy is extremely strong, appearing in both the Year and Month pillars. This aligns with 'poverty due to financial hardship,' leading to being sold into servitude. The earthly branch Wei Earth of the annual pillar is a Rob Wealth element, which can support the Day Master, but it clashes with the Zi Water in the Hour and Month pillars, forming the Zi-Wei Clash, intensifying family turmoil and separation. Simultaneously, the year brings Heavenly Virtue Nobleman, Tai Chi Nobleman, and Fortune Star Nobleman, indicating the potential to encounter a guide (the opera master) amidst hardship. Although the process was arduous, this step onto the 'path of art' became a crucial cornerstone and turning point for his future life.

This year, the Gui Mao Minor Luck Cycle is active. The heavenly stem Gui Water, the Direct Wealth Star, is a harmful element, while the earthly branch Mao Wood is the Direct Officer. The Wu-Gui Combine into Fire transforms the harmful Gui Water into the favorable Fire element, a clever 'turning harm into benefit.' Fire represents the Seal Star, symbolizing teachers, skills, and learning, foretelling that the strict training under his master (Pang Qifa), though bitter, could be transformed into nourishing skill development. The annual pillar Wu Shen has the Food God element emerging, and Shen Metal is also a harmful element, representing hard work and disputes (the hardships of training). However, the combination of the Major Luck and Annual Pillar's Wu-Gui into Fire again reinforces the astrological imagery of 'finding joy in hardship, turning pressure into motivation.' The appearance of the General Star and Peach Blossom Star suggests that under strict discipline (Officer Star), personal talent and charm (Peach Blossom) began to be shaped and stimulated.

This year, the Yi Hai Major Luck Cycle is active. The heavenly stem Yi Wood, the Direct Officer, emerges, signifying the beginning of career, reputation, and discipline. The annual pillar Ji You has the heavenly stem Ji Earth (Rob Wealth) clashing with the Yi Wood Direct Officer, forming the 'Injury Officer Meets Officer' pattern. This foretells challenging or initiating a career (Officer) through unconventional, skill-based means (Injury Officer), aligning with the act of debuting under a stage name. The earthly branch Hai Water of the Major Luck combines with the Day Branch Yin Wood in the birth chart (Yin-Hai Combine into Wood). Wood represents the Officer/Killing elements, strengthening energy and opportunities in the career field. The earthly branch You Metal of the annual pillar is the Literary Star Nobleman, indicating the display of intelligence and talent, beneficial for learning and performing arts, providing the intellectual foundation for 'showing early promise.'

At age 11, he is in the Yi Hai Direct Officer Major Luck. The annual pillar is Geng Xu. The heavenly stem Yi Wood (Direct Officer) from the Major Luck combines with the heavenly stem Geng Metal (Food God) from the annual pillar (Yi-Geng Combine into Metal). This is 'the Officer comes to combine with me,' a strong signal of encountering career opportunities and receiving mentorship. The earthly branch Xu Earth of the annual pillar is a Companion element, supporting the Day Master Wu Earth and enhancing personal strength. In the birth chart, the Day Pillar is Wu Yin. The earthly branch Hai Water of the Major Luck combines with the Day Branch Yin Wood (Yin-Hai Combine into Wood), activating the career palace; Wood governs reputation and stage. The annual pillar's auspicious stars include the Official Nobleman and the Canopy Star, indicating talent display and ease of gaining recognition from authorities or elders (master). Although the birth chart indicates a weak self-element, the combination of Major Luck and Annual Pillar this year tightly integrates the Officer Star (career opportunity) with the Food God (talent and skill), precisely the timing for showcasing skills and gaining recognition.

At age 16, he is in the Yi Hai Major Luck during the Yi Mao annual year. The earthly branch Hai Water of the Major Luck and the earthly branch Hai Water of the Year Pillar form Hai-Hai Self-Punishment. As Hai Water is a harmful element in the chart, this pattern indicates inner conflict, interpersonal discord, and susceptibility to contract disputes or being controlled by others. The heavenly stem Yi Wood (Direct Officer) of the annual pillar emerges but is restrained by the heavenly stem Ji Earth (Rob Wealth) of the Year Pillar, representing career opportunities (completing apprenticeship) being obstructed or contested by peers or authority figures (master). Simultaneously, the earthly branches of the Major Luck and Annual Pillar Hai-Mao semi-combine into a Wood formation. Although Wood represents Officer/Killing, the Day Master is weak, and mixed Officer/Killing becomes pressure, making it difficult to control the situation smoothly. Overall, the Water (Wealth Star) energy in the chart is excessively strong, a case of the harmful element gaining strength, leading to conflict between practical interests and contractual obligations. This resulted in his inability to gain freedom as agreed despite his capability, requiring continued endurance and accumulation.

The Ding Si annual year is a crucial turning point. The heavenly stem Ding Fire, the Favorable Seal Star, emerges, representing nobility, documentation, fame, and independence. The earthly branch Si Fire is also a favorable element and is the Salary Star and Horse Star, indicating change, travel, and a new career start. The annual pillar clashes with the Year Pillar's Hai Water, forming the Si-Hai Clash. This is 'Clashing with the Year Pillar,' a strong signal of major life changes, especially impacting the Year Pillar (representing elders, foundation), aligning with breaking away from the old environment (master's tutelage). Simultaneously, the annual pillar and the Day Branch (Spouse Palace) Yin Wood form the Yin-Si Punishment/Harm. Although there were setbacks, this punishment also activated his desire for change. The Major Luck Yi Hai and the annual pillar Ding Si also form the Si-Hai Clash. The double clash between Major Luck and Annual Pillar pushes the 'change' force to its peak. With a weak self-element favoring Fire and Earth, the strong Fire and effective Seal Star this year gave him the confidence to venture independently and a stage to showcase his talent, precisely the time for 'ten years of honing a sword, testing its edge today.'

This year marked a career takeoff with multiple auspicious astrological signs. First, he is in the Jia Xu Seven Killings Major Luck. The Seven Killings represent challenges and opportunities in career. The emergence of Jia Wood, the Seven Killings, is precisely the Seasonal Adjustment Element needed, capable of loosening the Earth and warming the chart, stimulating career ambition. The annual pillar Ji Wei sees the heavenly stems Jia-Ji Combine into Earth, transforming the Seven Killings power of the Major Luck into Rob Wealth, enhancing the strength of the Day Master Wu Earth, enabling him to shoulder career responsibilities. The earthly branches Xu-Wei clash, though causing minor setbacks, also activate the Fire storage and dry Earth, secretly supporting the Day Master. The annual pillar gathers auspicious stars like Heavenly Virtue Nobleman, Fortune Star Nobleman, and Golden Chariot, representing mentorship and career opportunities. Bing Fire, the Indirect Seal Star, in the Month Stem is a favorable element representing skill and reputation, strengthened during this period. Hence, he achieved instant fame in Shanghai with his superb Daomadan skills, laying the foundation for his career.

This year coincides with the Jia Xu Major Luck and the Jia Zi annual year, with Jia Wood, the Seven Killings, appearing in both heavenly stems. For the weak Wu Earth Day Master, the Seven Killings originally represent pressure, but the Seasonal Adjustment Element for this chart is Jia Wood. The frozen Earth in deep winter urgently needs Jia Wood to loosen it and Bing Fire to warm it. The Jia Wood from the Major Luck and Annual Pillar is precisely what's needed for seasonal adjustment, like ice thawing, bringing vitality. Although the earthly branch Zi Water of the annual pillar is the harmful Wealth Star, the emergence of Jia Wood in the heavenly stem transforms Water to produce Wood, turning pressure into motivation for learning and opportunity. The annual year encounters the Heavenly Virtue Nobleman, indicating gaining mentorship; masters like Wu Changshuo were his noblemen. The earthly branch Xu Earth of the Major Luck is a Fire storage, containing Ding Fire (Favorable Seal Star), and the Major Luck carries the Canopy Star, beneficial for artistic contemplation and deep study. During this period, the combined action of the Seven Killings and Seal Star transformed external pressure and challenges into internal drive for apprenticeship and skill refinement, marking a significant turning point in his artistic career.

This year, he is in the Jia Xu Seven Killings Major Luck. The emergence of the heavenly stem Jia Wood, the Seven Killings, is precisely the favorable element needed for seasonal adjustment in the chart, indicating gaining authority, establishing reputation, and pioneering actions in career. The annual pillar is Yi Chou. The earthly branches Hai-Zi-Chou form a Triple Water Formation, making the Wealth Star energy extremely strong. Although Water is a harmful element, strong Wealth generates Officer/Killing, which can conversely propel career reputation. The earthly branches of the Major Luck and Annual Pillar Xu-Chou clash, and Earth movement can control Water, also indicating breaking the old and establishing the new amidst pressure and change. Simultaneously, the Major Luck encounters the Official Nobleman, and the annual year sees the Heavenly Virtue Nobleman and State Seal, with noblemen gathering, indicating recognition and support from officialdom, authorities, and important figures. The name change precisely aligned with the pioneering energy and nobleman luck brought by the Seven Killings Major Luck, propelling his personal artistic life to a new, independent stage.

This year coincides with the Gui You Major Luck. The heavenly stem Gui Water (Direct Wealth) of the Major Luck combines with the Day Master Wu Earth to transform into Fire. Fire is a favorable element in the chart, indicating talent display and spreading fame. The annual pillar Bing Zi sees the heavenly stem Bing Fire, the Indirect Seal Star, emerge as the Seasonal Adjustment Element, representing talent, inspiration, and nobleman recognition. Bing Fire shines, dispelling the winter chill in the chart, fully stimulating artistic creativity. Although the earthly branch Zi Water of the annual pillar is a harmful element, it echoes the Month Pillar, activating the Wealth Star in the chart, meaning the work gained widespread audience appeal and market recognition. Simultaneously, the annual year encounters the Heavenly Virtue Nobleman and Peach Blossom Star, indicating excellent interpersonal relations and radiant charm. The 'Hongniang' character he portrayed resonated deeply, solidifying his status in the Peking Opera world at one stroke.

This year, he is in the Gui You Major Luck, with the annual pillar Ding Chou. The chart indicates a weak self-element favoring Fire and Earth. The heavenly stem Ding Fire, the Favorable Seal Star, emerges in the annual pillar, representing reputation, dedication, and patriotic sentiment. Ding Fire combines with the Hour Stem Ren Water, integrating personal talent with national righteousness. The earthly branches Hai-Zi-Chou form a Triple Water Formation. Water is a harmful element, representing immense environmental pressure and turmoil (corresponding to the national crisis after the July 7th Incident). However, the appearance of Ding Fire, the Favorable Seal Star, acts like a beacon in the dark, guiding him to transform personal skill (Injury Officer talent) into patriotic action. The annual pillar's auspicious stars include the Heavenly Virtue Nobleman and State Seal Nobleman, indicating his charitable act received widespread social recognition and lofty spiritual affirmation. The Gui-Ding clash between the Major Luck and Annual Pillar represents the intense collision between external pressure (Gui Water Wealth Star, practical difficulties) and inner conviction (Ding Fire Seal Star, spiritual pursuit). Ultimately, he made his choice through action.

This year coincides with the Gui You Major Luck (Direct Wealth Luck). The heavenly stem Gui Water (Direct Wealth) of the Major Luck and the heavenly stem Ding Fire (Favorable Seal Star) of the annual pillar form the Gui-Ding Clash. This is the pattern of 'Wealth Star Breaks the Seal Star.' The Seal Star represents reputation, protection, and principles, being attacked by the Wealth Star (representing practical benefits and temptation), directly corresponding to the event of refusing the performance invitation from the puppet Manchukuo (great material temptation) while upholding national integrity (governed by the Seal Star). The annual pillar Ding Chou has Ding Fire, the Favorable Seal Star, emerging, granting him the wisdom and courage to distinguish right from wrong. The earthly branch Chou Earth combines with the Zi Water in the Hour and Month Pillars, activating the entire chart. More importantly, the annual pillar's earthly branch forms the Hai-Zi-Chou Triple Water Formation with the Year, Month, and Hour Pillars. The Water energy surges, representing the Wealth Star (Water) harmful element in the chart being amplified to an extreme degree. This symbolizes immense external pressure (Japanese puppet forces), becoming a perilous 'vast ocean.' However, the annual pillar encounters the State Seal Nobleman, indicating his righteous conduct received moral recognition and inner strength support. Ultimately, choosing to flee for safety was a wise act of self-preservation for a weak self-element facing strong Wealth and Officer/Killing elements.

This year, he enters the Xin Wei Major Luck. The heavenly stem Xin Metal, the Injury Officer, emerges and combines with the Month Stem Bing Fire, the Indirect Seal Star, forming the favorable combination of 'Injury Officer Paired with Seal Star.' This represents the integration and recognition of his talent, wisdom, skill, and reputation. The annual pillar Ji Chou has the earthly branch Chou Earth, the Rob Wealth element, as a favorable element. It combines with the Zi Water Wealth Star (harmful element) in the Month and Hour Pillars (Zi-Chou Combine into Earth), transforming the harmful Wealth Star into the favorable Companion element. This signifies him investing personal talent (Injury Officer) into collective endeavors (Companion) and effectively transforming resources. The earthly branch Chou of the annual pillar clashes with the earthly branch Wei of the Major Luck, opening up the career palace, a strong signal of position change and career expansion. The annual pillar encounters the State Seal Nobleman, indicating holding authority and receiving official appointments, highly consistent with the events.

This year is the final year of the Geng Wu Major Luck. The Major Luck and the Month Pillar Zi-Wu clash, constituting a 'Clash with the Foundation Pillar,' severely shaking the foundation of life, indicating leaving home, turmoil, and health crisis. The annual pillar Wu Shen sees Shen Metal clashing with the Day Branch (Spouse Palace) Yin Wood, and Yin-Shen also punish/harm each other. The foundation of the Day Pillar is uprooted, leaving his personal situation extremely unstable. More perilously, the heavenly stems of the Annual Pillar, Major Luck, and the Hour Pillar's Ren Water (Indirect Wealth, representing the father) form a Triple Clash on the Parent Star, a strong signal of life danger for parents. The Day Master Wu Earth is inherently weak, favoring Fire/Earth and fearing Metal/Water. This year, the Shen Metal (harmful Food/Injury element) and Ren Water (harmful Indirect Wealth element) energies are strong, while the Major Luck's Wu Fire (favorable Seal Star) is drained by the annual pillar. Globally, harmful elements run rampant while favorable elements are powerless, subjecting him to immense physical and mental pressure, ultimately leading to his passing amidst turmoil and illness.