Zhu Yuanzhang

This year's fleeting year is Jiashen. Together with the natal chart and the major cycle, it forms the Chen-Zi-Shen Triple Water Formation. Water is the favorable Resource Star, which should bring support from benefactors. However, the natal chart itself has an excessively strong Wealth Star (Earth) which is unfavorable, already showing signs of 'a rich house but a poor person', indicating an unstable family foundation. The fleeting year's earthly branch Shen (Metal) combines with the Day Pillar's You (Metal) and the Month Pillar's Xu (Earth) to form the Triple Metal Formation. Metal is the unfavorable Officer/Killing Star, representing pressure, disasters, illness, and forces that attack the self, with extremely strong power. Most critically, the fleeting year, major cycle, and the Year Pillar's heavenly stem form a triple clash against the Spouse Star (Proper Wealth, Wu Earth). Proper Wealth in a man's chart also represents father and wife, a major inauspicious omen indicating great calamity for close relatives. Although the Jia Wood Rob Wealth appears on the heavenly stem to aid the self, facing the overwhelming force of the unfavorable Earth and Metal elements in the overall chart, it is like a cup of water trying to put out a cartload of burning wood, unable to avert the tragedy of family ruin and loss.

This year, Zhu Yuanzhang was in the Jiazi major cycle. The major cycle's heavenly stem Jia Wood (Rob Wealth) appears, and the earthly branch Zi Water (Indirect Resource) gains ground, both favorable for his Yi Wood Day Master. The fleeting year Jiashen brings another Rob Wealth on the heavenly stem. The earthly branch Shen (Metal) combines with the Year Pillar's Chen and the major cycle's Zi to form the Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Formation, and also with the Month Pillar's Xu and the Day Pillar's You to form the Shen-You-Xu Triple Metal Formation. In fate analysis, the Water Formation is the Resource Star, representing shelter, stability, and spiritual refuge, corresponding to his act of seeking shelter in the temple. Simultaneously, the Triple Metal Formation is the Officer/Killing Star, representing immense pressure and harsh circumstances, aligning with his reality of family ruin and desolation. The appearance of Rob Wealth also signifies leaving his birth family and beginning to survive independently. The intertwining of these multiple factors prompted him to choose the temple as a temporary haven during his life's low point.

This year is the final year of the Jiazi major cycle. Both the major cycle and fleeting year are Zi Water, which is the favorable Resource Star for the natal chart, governing learning, stability, and foundation. Zi Water half-combines with the Year Pillar's Chen Earth into a Water formation, strengthening the Resource Star's power. This signifies his end of wandering and return to an environment that provides spiritual nourishment and learning opportunities. The fleeting year's heavenly stem shows Wu Earth (Proper Wealth), which, although unfavorable, is restrained by the major cycle's Jia Wood (Rob Wealth). This represents that material hardship (the end of alms-seeking) did not hinder his spiritual pursuit. Simultaneously, the major cycle and fleeting year bring Heavenly Virtue, Tai Chi, and General Stars, a gathering of benefactor stars, indicating that this period of quiet study was the crucial stage for the opening of his wisdom and the foundation of his future leadership abilities.

This year, Zhu Yuanzhang was in the Yichou major cycle. The major cycle's heavenly stem Yi Wood (Peer) appears, a favorable element, indicating the activation of power from peers, friends, and teams. The fleeting year Renchen brings the heavenly stem Ren Water (Proper Resource), also a favorable element, representing ideas, fame, and benefactors. Resource Star appearing on the stem means his talent and ambition will be appreciated, while Peer appearing on the stem means he will integrate into a powerful collective. Most crucially, the fleeting year's earthly branch Chen Earth clashes with the natal chart's Month Pillar Xu Earth. Chen-Xu clash signifies a drastic environmental change, directly breaking open the Month Pillar representing his original environment and foundation, and also agitating the wealth storage, indicating the shattering of the old order and the emergence of new opportunities (wealth) amidst turmoil. Simultaneously, the fleeting year's Chen Earth combines with the Day Pillar's You Metal, Chen-You combine into Metal, drawing the Day Branch's Seven Killings (power, pressure, change) into the natal chart. This means he will actively embrace and harness this transformative force full of challenges and opportunities. The fleeting year's auspicious signs Hua Gai (Canopy) and Heavenly Official Benefactor appear together. Hua Gai signifies unique talent and solitude, while Heavenly Official Benefactor signifies official promotion and support. This corresponds to his life turning point of joining the rebel army and embarking on an extraordinary official career in an unconventional way.

This year, Zhu Yuanzhang was in the Yichou major cycle. The major cycle's heavenly stem Yi Wood is Peer, precisely the time to widely connect with people and rely on brothers and friends to achieve success. The fleeting year Guisi brings the heavenly stem Gui Water, which is Indirect Resource, the harmonizing element for his Bazi chart, representing wisdom, strategy, and the manifestation of benefactor support. Most crucially, the fleeting year's earthly branch Si, the major cycle's earthly branch Chou, and the natal chart's Day Branch You form a Triple Strong Metal Officer/Killing Formation. Although this formation is an unfavorable element, Officer/Killing represents power, military, and subordinates. For a weak self, a complete Officer/Killing formation is immense pressure. However, the major cycle's Peer appearing on the stem and the fleeting year's Resource Star harmonizing the chart precisely form the patterns of 'Killing producing Resource' and 'Peer resisting Killing', transforming pressure into an excellent opportunity to build a team and consolidate military force. Returning home to recruit soldiers exactly followed this powerful 'Officer/Killing' energy, converting potential crisis (strong Metal attacking the self) into the foundation for starting an enterprise (gaining armed force).

This fleeting year Jiawu brings the heavenly stem Jia Wood (Rob Wealth), which is of the same faction as the Day Master Yi Wood, enhancing the Day Master's strength and initiative, beneficial for recruiting troops and expanding influence. The earthly branch Wu Fire is Talent, which can strengthen the Wealth Star and also control the Hour Pillar's Seven Killings, representing using wisdom (Talent) to harness military force (Seven Killings). The night attack on Hengjian Mountain exemplifies this. The major cycle Yichou has Peer appearing on the stem to aid the self. Chou Earth is Indirect Wealth as a foundation. Although unfavorable, the fleeting year's Wu Fire comes to nurture it, turning the unfavorable element into practical resources and territory (capturing Chuzhou). Simultaneously, the fleeting year encounters Tai Chi Benefactor and Wen Chang (Literary) Benefactor, indicating exceptional strategy and the ability to gain help from capable people (like Miao Daheng), laying a solid foundation for his career.

This year, Zhu Yuanzhang was in the Yichou major cycle, and the fleeting year was Yiwei. Both the major cycle and fleeting year's heavenly stems show double Yi Wood Peer, favorable for the Yi Wood Day Master. This represents his personal ability and leadership being greatly demonstrated, with strong support from peers and companions (Peer), which is the astrological basis for his ability to quickly consolidate forces and capture cities. However, the fleeting year's earthly branch Wei clashes with the major cycle's earthly branch Chou, forming the Chou-Wei clash, and together with the Month Pillar's Xu, they constitute the Xu-Chou-Wei Three Penalties. This intense earthly branch clash and penalty, especially agitating the Wealth Star's strong positions (Chou, Wei, Xu all contain Earth), on one hand represents great environmental change and challenges (capturing cities), and on the other hand also stimulates his determination and action to rectify order and eliminate malpractices (such as abducting women). The fleeting year encounters the Heavenly Virtue Benefactor, indicating gaining popularity and assistance. His act of enforcing strict discipline and returning women, a benevolent move, aligns with this sign, thus quickly winning the people's hearts and transforming turmoil (clash/penalty) into an opportunity to consolidate power.

This year, the subject was in the Yichou major cycle. The major cycle's heavenly stem Yi Wood is the favorable Peer element, representing the manifestation of personal energy and team strength. The fleeting year Bingshen brings the heavenly stem Bing Fire (Talent), representing strategy, decisiveness, and pioneering. The earthly branch Shen Metal is the Officer/Killing, representing career and power. The fleeting year interacts with the natal chart and major cycle in multiple ways: The Year Pillar Chen, Hour Pillar Zi, and fleeting year Shen form the Triple Water Formation. Water is the favorable Proper Resource, representing gaining key support and a stable foundation. The Month Pillar Xu, Day Pillar You, and fleeting year Shen form the Triple Metal Formation. Metal is the unfavorable Officer/Killing, representing immense pressure and challenges in career, but the Triple Formation also means integrating this force into powerful military and organizational strength. The fleeting year's heavenly stem Bing Fire (Talent) restrains the Month Pillar's heavenly stem Ren Water (Proper Resource), forming 'Talent harms the Officer', signifying breaking the old order and establishing new rules, corresponding to military conquest. The fleeting year's auspicious signs Heavenly Virtue, Heavenly Virtue (De), Monthly Virtue, Wen Chang (Literary), and Fortune Star Benefactors gather together, showing that this year he received the help of favorable timing, geography, and human harmony. Despite being in danger, he could turn peril into safety and ultimately achieve great success.

This year, Zhu Yuanzhang was in the Bingyin Talent major cycle, fleeting year Jihai. His natal chart has a weak Yi Wood Day Master, favoring Water and Wood for support. The fleeting year's earthly branch Hai Water is Proper Resource, and the major cycle's earthly branch Yin Wood is Rob Wealth. The two Yin-Hai combine, transforming into strong Wood energy, precisely the favorable element energy most needed in his fate analysis. Hai Water Resource Star represents the base area and fame. Yin Wood Rob Wealth represents followers and expansion power. Their combination means he could effectively integrate resources, transforming fame (Resource) into actual military power (Rob Wealth), thereby expanding territory. Simultaneously, the major cycle's heavenly stem Bing Fire Talent expresses brilliance, endowing him with extraordinary strategy and decisiveness, enabling him to seize opportunities and take the initiative in turbulent times. The fleeting year's auspicious signs show State Seal and School Hall, indicating his career gained recognition and strategic layout (School Hall) was appropriate. This year, although the unfavorable Earth (Wealth Star) appears on the stem, it is restrained by the strong favorable elements. Instead, it signifies the ability to command vast resources (occupied land and wealth) rather than being burdened by them.

This year was in the Bingyin major cycle. The major cycle's heavenly stem Bing Fire (Talent) appears, representing strategy, talent, and the will for change. The fleeting year Gengzi brings the heavenly stem Geng Metal (Proper Officer) which combines with the Day Master Yi Wood, forming Yi-Geng combine into Metal. This creates the complex situation of 'Talent harms the Officer' combined with 'combining with the Officer'. On one hand, Talent endows him with the boldness and vision to break conventions and absorb extraordinary talent (Liu Bowen). On the other hand, the fleeting year's Proper Officer coming to combine means obtaining important career opportunities and official recognition (formulating strategy is like establishing an 'official' program). The fleeting year's earthly branch Zi Water is Indirect Resource, which is the Water element gaining ground favored by the natal chart, representing wisdom, the assistance of advisors (Liu Ji), and inner peace. Simultaneously, the fleeting year's auspicious signs Heavenly Virtue Benefactor and General Star appear together, indicating extremely strong benefactor luck and being conducive to acting as the leadership core within a team. Overall, this is a year where the major cycle's transformative power (Talent) perfectly combines with the fleeting year's opportunity (combining with Officer) and wisdom (Resource Star), leading to this key strategic decision.

This fleeting year Guimao was the peak moment for Zhu Yuanzhang when the favorable Wood and Water energies fully erupted. The fleeting year's earthly branch Mao combines with the Year Branch Chen and the major cycle's earthly branch Yin to form the Chen-Yin-Mao Triple Wood Formation. Wood is his Peer/Rob Wealth, representing an unprecedented cohesion of colleagues, army, and team strength, forming a powerful alliance and military bloc. This is the astrological foundation for his victory against a larger force. Simultaneously, the fleeting year's heavenly stem Gui Water is Indirect Resource, also the harmonizing element for his natal chart, governing strategy and benefactor luck, enabling the deployment of ingenious plans like the fire attack. The fleeting year's earthly branch Mao also clashes with and restrains the Day Branch You Metal (Seven Killings). Seven Killings represent enemies, challenges, and authority. This clash and restraint are a strong signal of defeating the enemy and removing the greatest obstacle. The appearance of the Lu (Salary) God and Fortune Star Benefactor adds to the chances of victory and fortune. Although this battle was extremely perilous, the fate pattern already indicated he would ultimately grasp favorable timing, geography, and human harmony, deciding the realm's fate in one battle.

This year, Zhu Yuanzhang was in the Bingyin Talent major cycle, fleeting year Guimao. His fate is characterized by a weak self, favoring Water and Wood. The fleeting year's heavenly stem Gui Water is the harmonizing element, appearing powerfully on the stem, like timely rain after a long drought, nourishing his Yi Wood Day Master, allowing his talent to manifest and making it easier to gain popular support. The earthly branches Yin-Mao-Chen form the Triple Eastern Wood Formation. Wood is his Peer/Rob Wealth, representing an unprecedented cohesion of brothers, subordinates, and team strength, forming a powerful support system. This is the astrological reflection of 'being recommended by subordinates'. The fleeting year's earthly branch Mao Wood is the Lu (Salary) God, representing the consolidation of power and foundation. The major cycle's heavenly stem Bing Fire Talent expresses brilliance and generates Wealth, endowing him with extraordinary decisiveness and pioneering spirit, enabling him to effectively command the situation and establish a new political structure. Overall, this year was the peak moment of converging favorable element energy, full team support, and the establishment of personal authority.

This year was the final year of the Bingyin major cycle. The major cycle's heavenly stem Bing Fire (Talent) appears, representing immense boldness, decisiveness, and pioneering spirit. The earthly branch Yin Wood is the Blade and Imperial Prosperity position for the Yi Wood Day Master. Wood and Fire illuminate each other, endowing him with powerful initiative and leadership. The fleeting year Dingwei brings the heavenly stem Ding Fire (Resource) which combines with the Month Pillar's Ren Water (Proper Resource), forming Ren-Ding combine into Wood. The Resource Star being combined signifies that his legitimacy and orthodoxy gained widespread recognition and support, symbolizing 'winning people over by virtue'. Simultaneously, the major cycle and fleeting year gather multiple auspicious stars like Heavenly Virtue Benefactor, Monthly Virtue Benefactor, Heavenly Virtue Benefactor, and Tai Chi Benefactor, forming a powerful benefactor field assisting him in completing the founding of the dynasty. The natal chart itself has a strong Seven Killings, representing authority and pressure. Under the support of Wood and Fire in this major cycle and fleeting year, he could command the overall situation and achieve imperial success.

This year Wushen was at the end of the Bingyin major cycle. The major cycle's earthly branch Yin and the fleeting year's earthly branch Shen form the Yin-Shen clash, and it is a clash of Horse Stars, signifying drastic change and long-distance military expeditions, corresponding to the Northern Expedition. The fleeting year's heavenly stem Wu Earth (Proper Wealth) appears. Wealth Star is unfavorable, representing immense resource consumption and logistical pressure. However, the earthly branch Shen contains Ren Water (Proper Resource), a favorable element. Moreover, it combines with the Year and Hour Pillars Chen and Zi to form the Shen-Zi-Chen Triple Water Formation. The Resource Star is strong, meaning he obtained powerful rear support, popular support, and strategic wisdom. Simultaneously, the Month Pillar, Day Pillar, and fleeting year's earthly branch Xu, You, Shen form the Triple Western Metal Formation (Officer/Killing). Officer/Killing represents pressure, challenge, and authority. The Triple Metal Formation is extremely powerful. Capturing Dadu meant capturing the core fortress of the previous dynasty (the old authority represented by Metal). The major cycle's Bing Fire Talent and the fleeting year's Wu Earth Proper Wealth show Talent generating Wealth. Although this may deplete the self, it also reflects the image of driving massive military operations (Wealth as resources) with strategy (Talent).

This year, the subject was in the Dingmao Resource major cycle. The major cycle and the Month Pillar Renxu form a double combination of heavenly stems and earthly branches, establishing a stable foundation and strong cooperative base. The fleeting year Gengxu brings the heavenly stem Geng Metal (Proper Officer) which combines with the Day Master Yi Wood. This is 'the Officer comes to combine with me', a strong signal of gaining official recognition and being granted authority in career, corresponding precisely to the enfeoffment of meritorious officials and the establishment of titles. The fleeting year's earthly branch Xu Earth combines with the major cycle's Mao Wood, activating the Wealth Star. This represents that this enfeoffment is not only an honor but also accompanied by substantial practical benefits and wealth distribution. However, the fleeting year clashes with the Year Pillar (Chen-Xu clash), agitating the foundation of the Year Pillar. This means that behind such a grand event, there is also intense change and reshuffling of the old power structure, requiring the establishment of a new order amidst turmoil.