Those who understand the patterns of the world do not call them coincidences. - Dao De Jing

1. Why We All Look at Horoscopes

Most of us have looked at a horoscope at least once — and honestly, not just once. Sometimes out of curiosity, sometimes because we hope to find a small confirmation.

Am I good enough? Will I be successful? Will I meet the love of my life?

Public horoscopes are usually written in a very general, neutral style. Some days they fit surprisingly well… and other days not at all. Statistically, that’s completely normal.

And no one is bothered by this — after all, not long ago even weather forecasts had the same rate of accuracy.

2. Why I Mention the Weather Forecast

I say “not long ago” because technology and computing power have advanced so much that short-term weather forecasts (1–3 days) are now remarkably precise.

Not perfect — but reliable.

I bring this up only as a comparison: something that once felt vague or unpredictable can become clear when we finally understand the underlying rules.

3. And Why Chinese Metaphysics Matters

Across history, people from every culture tried to understand life, destiny, and especially what awaits them. Many metaphysical systems were developed and refined over hundreds or thousands of years.

The one I explore — as a physicist who likes structure, patterns and cause-and-effect — is Chinese Metaphysics.

“Nothing in nature acts without a pattern. Only our eyes make it seem random.”

And when we talk about a “horoscope,” the real analytical tool behind it is Ba Zi, the Four Pillars of Destiny.

If these concepts are new to you, I recommend the BaZi Advisor blog course. It’s created for curious people who want to understand how this system really works.

4. The Energies at Birth and Our “Spiritual DNA”

The Qi energies present at the moment of birth — part of a 60-year repeating cycle — form around two-thirds of what we might call our “spiritual DNA.”

Why not all of it?

Because the remaining portion belongs to the Divine Mystery, a part of life that no analytical system can fully explain.

The four main energies — the Year, Month, Day and Hour pillars — combined with the Luck Pillar of the decade you were born in, reveal a surprising amount of information. Sometimes the details are so precise they feel impossible… and yet, they are there.

You can see it yourself by checking your personal profile on BaZi Advisor. And if it resonates, check your friends’ charts too — you'll see the patterns repeat.

5. What the Public Horoscope Really Shows

In general, the daily horoscopes you see everywhere are based on the presence of specific metaphysical “stars”: the 12 Officers and the 28 Constellations.

These energies follow regular cycles — every 12 or 28 days — and create the general mood of the day for everyone.

They are also influenced by clashes with the current Month or Year.

And that’s about all that can be published as a universal horoscope.

6. But the Personal Horoscope Is Completely Different

The Personal Horoscope is where things become truly interesting.

As Confucius once said, “Signs and clues are everywhere. Only the wise know how to read them.” For a long time, I thought he meant philosophy. Now I suspect he meant Ba Zi.

It is the result of all interactions between the energies of your own Destiny Chart and the temporary energies of:

• the Day,
• the Month,
• the Year,
• and your current Luck Pillar.

These interactions can dramatically shift your experience:

• a “bad day for everyone” might be perfect for you,
• and a “good general day” might feel heavy specifically for you.

Because the effect depends entirely on your birth data.

To understand what truly applies to you, you need to read your own personal horoscope. Our Quick Guide is a good starting point.

7. The Purpose of This Article

“The visible is only the shell. The real movements happen beneath the surface.”

In this first part, my goal is to explain the most important factor that shapes the quality of your day: interactions.

Other personal factors like Auxiliary Stars are covered in the earlier guide.

8. The New Visual Representation in BaZi Advisor

BaZi Advisor has recently introduced a new feature: the visual representation of daily interactions directly inside your Four Pillars.

As far as I know, it is currently the only platform that does this in such a clear way.

Each pillar has:

• a Heavenly Stem (top) — the elemental energy
• an Earthly Branch (middle) — the zodiac animal

Interactions can occur in either layer.

In the app, they appear as concentric circles:

1. interaction with your Hour Pillar
2. interaction with your Day Pillar
3. interaction with your Month Pillar
4. interaction with your Year Pillar
5. and the outer circle shows the Luck Pillar interaction

Everything is explained in the legend.

If you’re new to Ba Zi, it might seem complex at first glance. If you’re familiar, you will immediately feel the clarity of this visual approach.

Don’t worry — in the next article I’ll walk you through real examples and show how to read a daily horoscope step by step.

The time you invest now will pay off — because once you understand these patterns, you stop reading horoscopes blindly and start understanding what is truly happening.

Understanding Which Life Area Is Affected by Interactions

When a Ba Zi Pillar Interacts (Clashes, Combines, Harms, etc.)

In Ba Zi, the Four Pillars in your Destiny Chart represent four different layers of your life. Each one acts as a “window” through which energy enters and influences a specific area.

When an interaction appears on a pillar — whether positive or challenging — the pillar tells you where in life you are most likely to feel the effect.

But to understand how you will feel it, we look at the level where the interaction happens:

Earthly Branch interactions → physical reality, tangible events

When the interaction occurs at the Earthly Branch (Earth Pillar) level, its effects are often physical and concrete.

This is where we experience real-world “earthquakes” — the push that forces us to change direction, end something, move, take action, or finally make a decision.

These interactions are not necessarily “bad.”

They can feel uncomfortable because they disrupt our status quo, but very often they are the exact kick we need to move forward:

Sometimes life doesn’t whisper — it shakes the ground so we finally start walking.

When we understand the message, accept the shift, and act accordingly, these interactions become catalysts for growth.

Heavenly Stem interactions → mental and emotional experience

When the interaction happens at the Heavenly Stem level, the effect is internal: thoughts, emotions, perception, mental clarity, or confusion.

These energies rarely manifest physically — instead, they influence how we think, what we feel, and how we interpret our reality.

Stem-level interactions can be intense on the mind and heart:

The world outside stays the same, yet inside everything is moving.

For sensitive individuals, this can be felt deeply — anxiety, emotional pressure, overthinking, or sudden insights and revelations depending on whether the interaction is harmonious or disruptive.

In short:

• Branch interactions move your life.
• Stem interactions move your mind.

When you learn to read both, you stop seeing change as chaos and start recognizing it as guidance.

Hour Pillar — Inner World, Aspirations, Children, Late Life

The Hour Pillar represents the part of you that is hidden from the world — your inner voice, the thoughts you keep only to yourself, your dreams about the future.

It reflects:

• Your deepest aspirations
• Creativity and learning abilities
• Mental and emotional wellbeing
• Matters related to children
• The life period after ~55 years old

When the Hour Pillar is activated, your internal world responds first.

You may suddenly feel a strong urge to change direction, to learn something new, or to pursue a dream you’ve postponed for too long.

If the interaction is challenging, it may bring emotional turbulence, overthinking, or worries connected to children or future plans.

“Something whispers inside you — it’s time to realign with who you truly are becoming.”

Day Pillar — The Self, Intimacy, Marriage, Personal Stability

The Day Pillar governs the core of your being — the person behind the social masks.

It also represents your home, your spouse, the most intimate bond in your life.

It reflects:

• Your personality and intrinsic stability
• Spouse/partner and romantic connection
• Wellbeing and personal energy
• The home environment
• The life period between ~37–54 years old

When the Day Pillar is involved, the effect is deeply personal.

Joyful interactions may improve relationships, bring emotional harmony or strengthen your sense of inner peace.

Stressful interactions can bring doubts, conflict with a partner, emotional exhaustion, or identity crises.

“What shifts here, shifts inside you.”

Month Pillar — Career, Strategies, Social Position, Wealth Growth

The Month Pillar relates to your active life phase — the moment when career, business, and personal ambition dominate your decisions.

It is the pillar most connected to social and financial development.

It reflects:

• Career direction and professional change
• Business opportunities
• Financial decisions and strategy
• Relationships and networking
• The life period between ~19–36 years old

When the Month Pillar is triggered, external circumstances start moving — new job offers appear, business expands, or a shift in relationships influences your professional path.

If the interaction is difficult, it can manifest as setbacks, competition, or feeling stuck.

“Here is where the world tests your ambitions.”

Year Pillar — Society, Environment, Family Background, External Forces

The Year Pillar is the most external layer — the outer environment that surrounds you.

It deals with large-scale forces in your life: society, opportunities, your extended network.

It reflects:

• Family ancestry, grandparents, and early influences
• Social circle and networking
• Bosses, mentors, people with authority
• Interaction with economic or geopolitical context
• The life period between ~0–18 years old

When this pillar is activated, change comes from the outside world — a new environment, new people entering your life, or shifts in social and economic conditions affecting you indirectly.

“Life moves around you — and you must adapt.”

Final Thought

When a pillar is affected, the lesson does not lie in avoiding the change —

but in understanding where your life is asking for attention, growth, or realignment.

Ba Zi does not predict events — it reveals where transformation is happening, so you can act consciously.

How the Temporal Pillars Influence What You Feel

In Ba Zi, timing matters. When an interaction comes from a Temporal Pillar — Day, Month, Year, or Luck Pillar — the same energy can feel different depending on how long it lasts and how intensely it affects your life. Here’s how to understand each type of influence:

Day Pillar — Immediate and Intense

When an interaction is triggered by the Temporal Day Pillar, its effects are the strongest, most noticeable and often the most emotional. Things can change quickly — sudden decisions, breakthroughs, confrontations, or unexpected events.

The impact is sharp, but short-lived. What happens today may leave a strong impression, yet tomorrow the intensity fades.

Month Pillar — Strong and Persistent

Interactions from the Temporal Month Pillar have power and staying-capacity. They unfold over the course of the entire month, shaping mood, productivity, and health.

Unlike the Day Pillar, you feel this energy for weeks: a demanding project, a recurring issue, or a sustained effort. It can be tiring, but the good news — it does not extend beyond one month.

Year Pillar — Gradual but Meaningful

When the trigger comes from the Temporal Year Pillar, the effect is milder day-to-day but accumulates over time.

This is the energy that defines whether a year feels “successful,” “challenging,” or “transformative.” It marks a theme of the year — in finances, career, relationships, or health — depending on which Destiny Chart pillar is affected.

Luck Pillar (10-Year Pillar) — Life-Shaping

Interactions with the Luck Pillar operate quietly in the background, influencing the general direction of an entire life chapter — a full decade.

Though subtle in intensity, their long duration makes them profoundly impactful. This is why the Chinese call them Luck Pillars: they characterize entire seasons of our life — periods of growth, stagnation, transformation, or transition.

Before the Curtain Falls

Understanding your personal horoscope is not about predicting fate — it’s about recognizing why certain days feel light while others feel heavy, confusing, or unexpectedly meaningful.

BaZi Advisor’s new interaction view makes this visible.

Patterns that once felt like coincidences now reveal structure… rhythm… cause and effect.

And this is only the beginning.

In the next article, I’ll take you step by step through real examples — how a simple daily interaction can shift a relationship, a decision, or your emotional state.

And how you can use this understanding to navigate life with more clarity and less stress.

Stay close.

If you enjoy seeing the hidden rules behind life, you’ll like what comes next.