Welcome to the third installment in the series "Ba Zi Mastery - Tips and Tricks," tailored for experienced Ba Zi practitioners. Before delving into the addictive insights awaiting you, it is highly recommended that you peruse the introductory articles suggested in "Learn Ba Zi Online with the Ba Zi Advisor".

In this journey towards mastery, a foundational understanding of Chinese ideograms is imperative, particularly for the twelve animal signs and the ten polar elements. For your convenience, we reiterate them here.

The 12 animals

子	丑	寅	卯	辰	巳
zi (rat)	chou (ox)	yin (tiger)	mao (rabbit)	chen (dragon)	si (snake)
yang water	yin earth	yang wood	yin wood	yang earth	yin fire

午	未	申	酉	戌	亥
wu (horse)	chou (ox)	wei (goat)	you (rooster)	xu (dog)	hai (pig)
yang water	yin earth	yang wood	yin metal	yang earth	yin water

The 10 Polar Elements

甲	乙	丙	了	戊
jia	yi	bing	ding	wu
yang wood	yin wood	yang fire	yin fire	yang earth

己	庚	辛	壬	癸
ji	geng	xin	ren	gui
yin earth	yang metal	yin metal	yang water	yin water

Throughout your reading, we encourage you to continuously cross-reference your newfound knowledge with your Destiny Chart, which you can obtain for free through Profile Analysis. With these prerequisites in place, let us embark on a transformative exploration into the intricate depths of Ba Zi analysis, where ancient wisdom meets modern application.

Tips and Tricks for Ba Zi Analysis

• Triple Harmony in Destiny Chart: It's a blessing; individuals with this configuration may face challenges in life but ultimately land on their feet. For example, Oprah Winfrey, born on January 29, 1954, exemplifies this pattern (巳-酉-丑).

• Karmic Clash 寅-申: Those with this clash in their Destiny Chart tend to have a difficult life. If you have 寅 in your Destiny Chart and a day of 申 comes, there's a higher probability of encountering troubles, especially if you're near someone with 寅 or 申 in their Destiny Chart.
• Children as Ultimate Fulfillment: In Chinese culture, having children was considered the ultimate fulfillment. Hence, the hour represents aspirations, similar to the English concept of a person's "drive".
• Structure-Month-Identity: The Qi in the month is the strongest, revealing the dominant element in the Destiny Chart and indicating the person's preferences. Those with unfavorable elements in their month tend to have negative traits.
• 7K Individuals: They tend to achieve their desires effortlessly, even if it means stepping over others.
• Clash 寅-申 and Unfavorable Element in Month: This combination can lead to physical harm or difficulties in breaking away from negative influences.
• 卯 in Your Destiny Chart and 酉 in the Other Person's: Indicates good quality intimacy but potential misunderstandings and conflicts.
• Clash 卯-酉 Tends to Cause Arguments: People with this clash often find themselves in disputes.
• Clash 巳 (Fire) - 亥 (Water): This clash is unique, indicating a mystical and communicational clash. People with this clash may attract opposition but possess occult abilities.
• Health Considerations based on Clash: Certain clashes like 巳-亥 suggest avoiding specific activities like dental appointments or boxing matches.
• Yin and Yang Organs: Certain organs are classified as Yin (solid) and Yang (hollow), affecting health and well-being.
• Understanding Elemental Influences on Organs: Each element corresponds to specific organs and can indicate health issues or strengths.
• True Water-Fire Clash: Major misunderstandings occur between 午 (Fire) and 子 (Water).
• Seasonal Clash 未-丑: Indicates a clash between summer and winter elements.
• Conditions for Clash: A clash occurs when the Qi of elements is high. Physical manifestations like shouting or physical altercations often accompany clashes.
• Harms vs. Clashes: While clashes result in physical effects, harms lead to panic attacks, divorces, and other serious consequences.
• Personality Traits based on Day Master: Each Day Master has distinct characteristics; for example, 戊 individuals are analytical and calm.
• Cucumber Preference and 7K Issues: A liking for cucumbers is associated with 7K problems.
• Consulting TA for Unconscious Traits: TA reveals unconscious tendencies.
• DW Structure Individuals: These individuals tend to be calculated or frugal.
• Favorable Interaction between 巳 and 辛: Indicates a positive relationship between Fire and Metal elements.
• Following Weak Yong Shen's Lead: It's advisable to act by the weak Yong Shen's preferences.
• Balancing Weak but Favorable Elements: Engaging in activities related to one's weak but favorable element helps maintain balance.
• Useful God: For example, 丙 individuals may struggle with love but benefit from adding more passion to their lives.
• Enhancing Passion with 丙: 丙 adds passion to life, whether in relationships or personal endeavors.
• Traits of Useful Gods: Different useful gods have specific characteristics and can influence various aspects of life.
• Activating Destiny Chart: Activation depends on the strength of Yong Shen.
• Wealth Star and Sexual Orientation: A man with a very unfavorable Wealth Star and favorable FS might be gay.
• Bisexual Tendencies in Hidden Pillars: Favorable elements may suppress or manifest bisexual tendencies, especially in the Relational Palace.
• Secrets in Hidden Pillars reveals personal secrets and hidden traits.
• Animal Signs and House Polarity: The polarity of a house is determined by the animal sign occupying it.
• True Nature of RP: Determined by the primary Qi, with exceptions like cemeteries where two elements dominate.
• People with YUE LING cemeteries: These individuals are typically complex and unusual.
• Strongest Willpower in 丁: 丁 individuals born in 巳, 午, 未 exhibit the strongest willpower.
• Emotional Elements: Water and Fire represent emotions, with their quantity indicating emotional intensity.
• Balanced Fire Brings Joy: Well-balanced Fire brings joy and passion.
• Effects of Too Much or Too Little Fire or Water: Imbalances in Fire or Water elements lead to various emotional states.
• Wood Represents Intelligence: The presence of Wood indicates intelligence and cleverness.
• Activating Elements in Destiny Chart: Elements can be activated through corresponding actions.
• Controlling Excess Elements: Excess of an element can be controlled to maintain balance.

• Clash with Month Pillar: If there's a clash with the element in your Month Pillar during a specific luck cycle, it could signal issues in your relationship with your parents or superiors.
• Ungrateful Punishments: Punishments that are ungrateful typically strain family bonds. Depending on the strength of the punishment formation, it tends to weaken the connection with that relative.
• Year Pillar contains an unfavorable element: When the Pillar of the Year contains an unfavorable element, it suggests:
• Limited support or affinity from grandparents.
• Possibly indicating a challenging family environment, such as broken or dispersed family dynamics.
• The need for self-reliance, as there may be little inheritance or support from grandparents to provide a head start in life for you or your parents.
• Favorable Element in Spouse Palace: Having a Favorable Element in your Spouse Palace typically indicates a satisfying marriage characterized by a good relationship with your spouse.
• Conversely, if an Unfavorable Element resides in this palace, it doesn't necessarily mean you won't marry. Instead, it may suggest dissatisfaction or a lack of intense affection in the marriage.
• Peach Blossom in Destiny Chart: While a bit of Peach Blossom energy can enhance attractiveness, an excessive number of Peach Blossom Stars may destabilize relationships, particularly for women seeking stability. Anyway, considering the cultural context is crucial when analyzing marriage prospects.
• Spouse Palace Clashes: The Spouse Palace should avoid clashes with other palaces in the Heavenly Stems.
• Major and Minor Clashes: Differentiate between major and minor clashes. Major clashes, such as those caused by a Luck Pillar, significantly impact relationships, whereas minor clashes, like those from a Year Pillar, are less severe.

Stay tuned for the grand finale of our Ba Zi Mastery series, where we'll unveil the ultimate insights to elevate your mastery to new heights!