Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Zi Wei Dou Shu (5) - Zi Wei and Zi Ping systems

There are only two important books both claiming to be written by Chen Xi Yi.

(1) The Complete Zi Wei Dou Shui Book 紫微斗數全書
(2) 18 Flying Stars Riding on Heaven - Zi Wei Dou Shu Anthology 十八飛星策天  紫微斗數全集

In the second book, the introductory chapter begins with:

o On time sequence 論次序
o Examine Ba Zi (Eight characters) 看八字
o Establish the type and the useful god 立格用神
o Determine whether the life is full or empty 看命空貴
o Whether relatives are numerous or scarce 六親多寡
o To see the ups and downs of luck cycles 行運興衰
o To see the auspiciousness and inauspiciousness of current year 流年吉凶

This is followed by the methods of charting the stars with 12 palaces and then analysis of each palace etc. The interesting thing is that the analysis of the Four Pillars precedes the establishment of the Zi Wei chart and subsequent analysis. It shows that the inventor of Zi Wei Dou Shu actually knew Zi Ping method very well. The invention indicates the short-coming of Ba Zi system but serves a very good introduction to life reading. Well, to most people, Ba Zi is too abstract and philosophical. Zi Wei, on the other hand, presents a movie in front of you with you as the hero of the story. A good director of the movie will help the actor to perform well with a satisfactory ending.

JY

3 comments:

Short-Stay @ Singapore said...

Master Josph,

after reading a not so good zi wei dou shu person chart, can any remedy be made to enhance the person life /love /wealth / career etc..

like mine life?

Lucy

Joseph Yu said...

Every chart has its merits and demerits. The reading should direct you to maximize your potential and avoid as much as possible the bad influence of some stars at different times of your life. Understanding of a chart is most important. I would not classify a ZWDS chart at good, not so good or bad at all.

JY

Bullish said...

Very interesting article. Some said no prove Chen Xi Yi create ZWDS.