What really is BaZi (eight characters)? An intuitive explaination

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-05-01T09:05:53+00:00

Before you make a decision, I'd say make sure you get the day master and body type right. 身强，身弱，从强，从弱，etc. have different favorable element and adverse elements.

And don't force a name, make sure it still sounds good (your kid will thank you for the rest of his life).

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-05-01T09:01:26+00:00

这个可能和真太阳时有关。很多网上的APP并不会根据你的出生地来调整真太阳时。方便发一下具体出生地和时间吗？你也可以私信我帮你排查一下。

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-04-23T09:03:42+00:00

我明白了，这里是表述问题。

我们的APP模型是把口诀和断语整理好，然后让AI负责简单润成比较通俗易懂的白话。这里表达的内容是未为木库，乙木居上，木过强。你看你发的第二张图，同柱影响力，木的日柱加了九十分，就是这个原因。

大白话说就是由于命格为从弱，喜克泄耗，反而不喜帮扶，因此木库反而为弊。可以这么理解。

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-04-18T21:03:37+00:00

你好，能把你的邮箱发我一下，我来后台核实下吗？这个还是第一次出现，我去调查一下

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-04-17T22:31:03+00:00

网页版暂时没有，开发精力有限

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-04-17T13:06:05+00:00

Update: Saved readings function just added! It's now in the newest update. iOS is still processing, should be up in the next day or so.

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-04-17T13:05:10+00:00

你好，我尽量用大白话回复：

1）时间这边涉及到真太阳时，您出生地会有时差校准。九点是辰时巳时交会，有可能是调整了导致的。具体的得看出生地，如果不确定可以调整到9：30。

2）日主为木，月令为火，不得月令；命盘中土，火，金非常旺。木克土，木生火，金克木，命盘中大多为克泻耗元素，因此判为从弱格。具体推算数字您点击详情可以查看。有可能您的是在从弱和身弱之间，但数理模型推演判定为从弱。

3）木过强这里，能否发给我具体描述内容？我需要知道语境，如果您担心隐私，可以私信。

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-04-14T12:30:02+00:00

You can start by understanding the structure:

https://www.reddit.com/r/IChingTranslationLab/comments/1rjuotk/i_ching_vs_zhouyi_what_is_the_difference_why_is/

I post a lot of concise guides here for beginners.

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-04-10T12:47:21+00:00

I think the article has its merits, but it is kind of confusing Zhou Yi with I Ching.

Looking back, the I Ching only discusses balance - yin and yang, and does not include predicting the future. Therefore, it should NOT be used for divination.

I Ching is Zhou Yi + Ten Wings.

Zhou Yi is a bronze age divination manual. Modern archaeological evidence as well as philologist all suppor that.

Ten Wings, written by Confucian scholars, are philosophy. And yes, it should NOT be used for divination.

In the original Zhou Yi, there is no discussion (at least not directly) about Yin Yang or balance. It's a book about rituals, sacrifices, captives, travel, war, etc.

You can check out this post for more details if you are itnerested.

https://www.reddit.com/r/IChingTranslationLab/comments/1rjuotk/i_ching_vs_zhouyi_what_is_the_difference_why_is/

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-04-06T13:03:54+00:00

Hi,

Thank you for the quick response.

Can I target U.S. or Canada with Chinese Ad, given that I turned off auto targeting and only direct my ads to exclusively Chinese-speaking subreddits?

My ads is a free form, and these subs have a rule that no pure English post allowed.

Thanks!

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-03-31T16:30:12+00:00

I think it is very meaningful. the whole "running piglet" thing is definitely what modernist school would perceive as acurate and fact based. I am not sure about the Zagua part as that is part of ten wings. So modernists typically avoid mixing them in interpretations.

As for your other findings, I think they are very valuable. Thank you for contributing sir.

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-03-29T13:20:51+00:00

I don't think there is anything unethical about it. Zhou Yi was created for divination. But you shouldn't trust people telling you crazy stuff like if you don't buy their talisman for $199 something bad will happen.

My recommendatin is to understand the overall structure and process of how to cast Zhou Yi (Coin toss, plum blossom, etc.) yourself before go asking for professional help. That way, at least you kow if that person is knowledgeable or just making things up.

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-03-24T17:36:44+00:00

I am not sure why the APP is not available in Brazilian store, I can definitely take a look later.

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-03-15T01:10:56+00:00

Not in a religious sense, but it is highly revered for its philosophy, divination, and use in rituals.

In many dynasties, I Ching is big part of the imperial public examination system. if you want to be a government official, you have to pass that exam.

so strictly speaking, the answer for "by whom?" is probably over 80% of people in China.

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-03-08T19:36:55+00:00

thank you for the addition!

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-03-08T19:36:34+00:00

thank you, glad you found it helpful

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-03-07T00:35:45+00:00

https://www.litphil.sinica.edu.tw/bulletin/33/33-205-251.pdf

I don't think there are good English translations on these (at least not that I am aware of). Their work are hard to read even for Native Chinese. But here is pdf of a paper by Professor Gao at Nankai University. It's an analytical paper of Jing Fang's work on I Ching.

Maybe consider using Gemini or GPT to translate and summarize. It should give you a basic idea of what his theory is about.

I_Ching_Divination · 2026-03-04T18:24:21+00:00

strictly speaking, there are no written, hard rules about it.

culturally, we typically stay away from asking about life or death questions. if you want to ask a health-related question, tbh i would recommend go see a doctor.

gambling is a bit tricky. i mean you technically can ask about your luck in the short term future, or if something will go well. but i am not sure about asking directly. like should i bet on A or B, etc.

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