They are the elements that, according to Chinese metaphysics, determine the life of a person.
The first and the second are fixed from the moment we are born, then we can incorporate Feng Shui whenever we want, as well as study and good habits. The decoding of destiny and cycles, Ba Zi, is one of the 5 arts that are part of Chinese metaphysics which, from the date and time of birth, interprets the life and episodes through which a person will go through throughout his life.
Known in the West as Four Pillars of Destiny, it shares the same basis as Chinese medicine, that is, the 5 elements and the theory of yin and yang; and uses the solar calendar to convert the date of birth of the calendar used in the west, to the Chinese calendar, which is divided into 60-year cycles, during which the annual energy combinations will be different.
It is an ancestral system of logical deductions, from China originated during the Song dynasty in 1100AC.
What is Ba Zi for?
The interpretation of these cycles of energy combinations in relation to each person is different and individual, and the amount of information you can provide us is as much and as detailed as we want to deepen, it will tell us who we are, skills, difficulties, predisposition to certain diseases etc. It does not tell us if we will become millionaires or things like that, but it will tell us in what areas and when we have a better chance of doing well, as long as we do what we have to do.
The most superficial characteristics that it provides us are in relation to our character, how others perceive us and what our true and authentic interests are. Many times we project a completely different thing to what we really are and this sometimes serves us and sometimes confuses us, because we don't understand why they treat us in a certain way.
Physiological characteristics are determined by the element that governs us, and this defines for example, among other things; if we are tall or short, if we have skin allergies, hearing, digestive problems, difficulties in getting pregnant, etc., and which are the organs with which we must try to be more careful, because our character and emotions, generally impact with greater force some of our organs, making us prone to certain diseases because we are wasting their energy with the passage of time. Therefore, it is necessary that we take certain supplements depending on the element that we have out of balance, since when we have much of what we do not need, or little of the element we need, it is when the diseases appear.
What do you need?
The date and time of our birth, will determine how our life should be, and our luck, in what periods or cycles we will be vulnerable and in which we will have "good luck" and in what aspects specifically.
Intelligence, money, friends, power and education will be interpreted by the five elements; earth, metal, wood, water and fire and the way in which they will affect us positively or negatively is encoded in this system.
Speaking of the cycles where we are vulnerable, we refer to those where the type of energy that is presented is not what we need, and there will be cycles that contain that element that strengthens us and makes certain aspects of our life better or develop better.
When a person is going through these periods, it is essential to take care of their health, because it will be the first target when we are vulnerable, also adjust their lifestyle, taking less risks and adopting good habits, such as taking good care of food, taking certain supplements and doing sports or meditation.
Advantages of the interpretation of Ba Zi
Having the possibility of understanding what is happening to us or why, and knowing the energy characteristics of the moment we are in is a very useful tool, because when we do the same and suddenly stop working or try with all our best will and ability to get something and it seems that we were not doing anything, the frustration can be very great, maybe we are trying something when we could be doing something else with greater ease and better results, but we do not know.
What kind of activity is right for us? Through these characters we will understand whether or not we have the necessary tools to be independent and start our own business or if we are better working for someone else; Being a knowledge tool, it gives us the key to the type of work or the environment in which we will develop more easily and therefore we will have more chances of success.
Special skills or talents: sometimes we have not tried to do certain things because we do not know that we have the talent to do them or learn them easily, perhaps we have bet on what does not seem to be appropriate according to the skill set with which we have been gifted at birth.
There are specific moments where we are more charismatic and charming, so we attract people more easily, these moments can be favorable depending on our situation, if we want to have a partner for example, or simply if the activity we do involves relationships public, then we will have the feeling that the doors open and that the people who are presenting have been just right.
What about our relationships? With the family, with a boss, with friends, with a partner, with children, as they are and why they are like this, there will be those who complement us, who support us and vice versa, as well as others of whom we feel more Independence for our energy training.
What happens when we say: it was my turn or, finally, it was my time, etc.? Or when we gave up and then what we wanted so much? This happens because the energy of the cycle or of the year changes making it possible for that to happen; that is to say it represents that aspect in which previously we were not getting anything.
We are also amazed when someone who helps us unexpectedly appears and sometimes we do not know who is or where help can come from, things just come from where we least expect it leaving us happily surprised, there are nobles who help us from time to time, and all we have them, during these cycles and on several occasions we will have this pleasant feeling.
On the other hand, like yin and yang, there are also limitations that we all suffer throughout life, many times we do not understand why something happens to us. It seems to all of us at some point that it is not fair, so illogical. Apparently all people go through such moments, but we are better prepared when we know they will exist and maybe we can take certain measures or be cautious. In the case of health, we have already mentioned taking more precautions. In the case of interpersonal relationships, knowing It will be a period to try to be flexible and tolerant in the meantime, etc.
With respect to money and work they also have ideal cycles where we must make the most of and concentrate on our career, save, invest, etc. and others that we must be conservative in our decisions and keep a low profile.
All this information is contained in our date and time of birth, and interpreting it is an art that helps those who want to benefit from the study of Chinese metaphysics.
FSSA Leonor Estrada
Member of the British Feng Shui Society Disciple of Grand Master Raymond Lo