Learn
Master Your Ziwei Doushu Chart
Eight free guides to the most sophisticated Chinese birth chart system. Read them in order, or jump to the topic that interests you.
Beginner
How to Read a Ziwei Chart (Step by Step)
A 5-step walkthrough for absolute beginners.
Foundations
The 12 Life Palaces Explained
Each palace and what it governs in your life.
Foundations
The 14 Main Stars
Ziwei, Tianji, Sun, Wuqu, and all the rest.
Core
The Four Transformations (Sihua)
Lu, Quan, Ke, Ji — the engine of the chart.
Practical
Career & Wealth Palace
Read your money path and vocational destiny.
Comparison
Ziwei Doushu vs Bazi
Two Chinese systems, side by side.
Comparison
Ziwei vs Western Astrology
Chinese and Western star-reading compared.
Honest
Is Ziwei Doushu Accurate?
A clear-eyed look at what the system can and can't do.