Welcome to the second module in our advanced series, tailored for seasoned practitioners of Ba Zi. Assuming you've delved into the initial installment titled "Ba Zi Mastery - Tips and Tricks for Navigating Life's Path", we now embark on a more intricate exploration to enhance your expertise in Ba Zi analysis.

Embarking on the advanced journey of Ba Zi analysis requires a nuanced understanding of various elements and their interactions within a Destiny Chart. In this series, we unravel advanced tips and tricks to enhance your Ba Zi expertise, offering clarity and practical insights into the intricacies of this ancient art.

As we delve deeper, it's imperative to have a solid understanding of the concepts discussed. For a comprehensive review or if certain notions need refreshing, we recommend revisiting the guide provided in our e-learning series, "Learn Ba Zi Online with the Ba Zi Advisor".

Given the advanced nature of the content ahead, a profound grasp of Ba Zi intricacies is crucial. It's assumed that you possess an awareness of Chinese ideograms representing the 12 animals and the 10 polar elements. Even if these symbols are reiterated here, it's advisable to commit them to memory.

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

These symbols play a pivotal role in stimulating imagination and intuition, echoing Einstein's assertion that intuition is a "divine gift".

Prepare to unlock deeper insights into Ba Zi as we navigate through advanced tips and tricks. This journey requires not just knowledge but an intuitive connection with the symbolic language that underlies Ba Zi's analysis. Embrace the power of these ancient symbols as we unfold the layers of wisdom and practical guidance embedded in Ba Zi's Mastery.

In what follows, we will use the following abbreviations:

F = Friend god
RW = Rob Wealth
EG = Eating God
HO = Hearting Officer
DO = Direct Officer
7K = Seven Killings
DR = Direct Resource
IR = Indirect Resource
DW = Direct Wealth
IW = Indirect Wealth

FS = Friend Star
OS = Output Star
RS = Resource Star
IS = Influence Star
WS = Wealth Star

Tips and Tricks for Ba Zi Analysis

• Water – Unveiling the Realm of Thought:
- The water represents thinking and the unconscious mind.
• Structural Insights:
- The DO structure is not conducive for individuals in accounting roles.
- DO dislikes encounters with HO, similar to WS with RW.
- DR, IR with DW, or IW is unfavorable due to WS controlling RS.
- A strong Day Master with negative WS and RW is not advisable.
• Relationships and Personal Life:
- DO, 7K and numerous WS in LP for women may impact personal and marital life.
- DW alone, coupled with HO and EG, suggests potential for business success.
• Element Dynamics:
- Elements are considered 'drawn from the sheath' when ascending in the Heavenly Stems.
• Symbolic Metaphors:
- SALTY POOL STAR serves as a metaphor for vice, and its impact varies based on the strength of the Day Master.
• Fertility and Destiny:
- Specific configurations in the 7K corners may indicate challenges or impossibility for having children.
• Natural Manifestations:
- Cemeteries manifest strong seasons: earth and the prevailing season's element.
• Health and Emotional Expression:
- Sighing releases water from the body.
• Strengthening a Weak Day Master:
- A weak Day Master can be fortified through favorable FS and RS.
• Element Preferences:
- Certain elements, especially Wood, particularly 甲, dislike relocation.
• Emotional Blackmail Indicators:
- Detection of emotional blackmail tendencies in a natal chart involves examining Punishments and the involvement of 7K.
• Physiognomy and Body Markings:
- The presence of 申 in a chart corresponds to a mark on the right eye's right side.
• Career and Business Success:
- Specific Day Masters, like Monthly Virtue Noble, receive consistent support.
- IW's presence is deemed obligatory for a prosperous business.
• Leadership Traits:
- Leadership roles in large companies often require DO or at least 7K.
• Sales Success and Artistic Pursuits:
- RW is crucial for success in sales, while EG or HO is mandatory for success in artistic fields.
• Health and Well-being:
- Favorable Fire is essential for those dealing with health, Shen, PO, or YI aspects.
• Water's Universal Energy:
- Water represents energy, regardless of its location.
• Female Chart Dynamics:
- Women without Influence Star may face challenges in marriage or experience poor spousal relationships.
• Handling Harmful Influences:
- Self-control is key to deactivating Harm in a chart.
• Individual Traits and Preferences:
- Individual preferences, such as a liking for cucumbers, may indicate issues with 7K.
• Symbolic Representations:
- Specific stars like 辰 – 戌 denote non-sentimental clashes, potentially leading to surgeries.
• Relationship Karma and Paths Crossing:
- Strong connections in the Table of 60 JIA ZI imply karmic ties, especially when the DP is close.
• Clashes and Morality:
- Clashes affecting Earthly Branches in Year Pillar (YP) may impact an individual's morality.
• Self-Perception and Esteem:
- A negative Heavenly Stem in Month Pillar (MP), or counters with LP, DP, HP, or YP, may lead to low self-esteem.
• Body Image and Perception:
- People with Earth in Partner Palace may perceive themselves as overweight.
• Personality Traits and Emotional Outbursts:
- The presence of 7K in Desire Palaces may indicate a desire for control, while 7K in the Body Palace suggests a quick temper.
• Communication Strategies:
- Useful God is advised for individuals who wish to delve deeper into someone's emotions.
• Individual Desires and Preferences:
- Those on IW usually have a clear sense of what they want.
• Challenges in Childbirth:
- Women with 7K in the Partner Palace may experience complications during childbirth.
• Symbolic Representations of Elements:
- Specific symbols like 卯, 酉, 子 symbolize genitalia, while 戌 may represent a radioactive swamp.
• Cosmetic and Health Indicators:
- Skin issues often relate to the Water element.
• Sleep and Thought Processes:
- Sleep patterns are tied to the DR element.
• Manifestation of Qualities:
- Element favorability strengthens the Day Master, while Useful God balances.
• Clashes and Surgical Implications:
- Certain clashes, such as 辰 -戌, in a hot chart may indicate a need for surgery.
• Karmic Partnerships:
- The combination of an animal year with the Destiny Chart may signify a beneficial partnership.
• Passion and Emotional Balance:
- An unfavorable element in the realm of passions may lead to challenges and clashes in that palace.
• Prominent Elements:
- Identifying the dominant element in Heavenly Stems and QI in Hidden Stems provides insights into individual characteristics.
• Karmic Relationships:
- Proximity of Day Pillar to the other person's Day Pillar in the 60 JIA ZI Chart signifies karmic relationships.
• Impact of Clashes on Morality:
- Clashes influencing the Earthly Branch in Year Pillar may reflect in an individual's moral compass.
• Body Image and Self-Perception:
- People with Earth in Partner Palace might perceive themselves as overweight.
• Desire for Control:
- Individuals with 7K in Desire Palaces may have a desire for control, potentially leading to emotional blackmail.
• Quick Temper and Patience:
- 7K in the Body Palace may indicate a quick temper, while DR in the Body Palace suggests patience in communication.
• Effective Communication:
- Useful God is recommended for those seeking to connect with someone on a deeper emotional level.
• Clarity in Desires:
- IW in a chart suggests individuals with clear desires.
• Challenges in Childbirth:
- Women with 7K in the Partner Palace may experience complications during childbirth.
• Symbolic Representations:
- Symbols like 卯, 酉, 子 symbolize genitalia, while 戌 may represent a radioactive swamp.
• Cosmetic and Health Indicators:
- Skin issues often relate to the Water element.