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BaZi, without the mystique.
Calculate your Four Pillars in seconds, then learn the Five Elements, Qimen timing, and Feng Shui basics — in plain English, with no fear-based advice.
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Learning paths
Three ways to start
Read your chart
What the Four Pillars are, how the Day Master works, and how to look at element balance.
02Understand timing
Daily guidance, lunar rhythm, and how Qimen and BaZi answer different questions.
03Read your space
The Bagua map and Five Elements as practical tools for rooms, homes, and offices.
Reference
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FAQ
Questions readers ask first
What is BaZi?
BaZi, or the Four Pillars of Destiny, is a Chinese charting system built from the year, month, day, and hour of birth.
Is the calculator accurate?
It computes the Four Pillars with a standard day-pillar formula and simplified solar-term dates, then converts your time to China Standard Time. It is a first look, not a full professional reading.
Do I need my exact birth time?
The Hour Pillar needs it. If you select “unknown time,” the calculator shows the first three pillars only.
Is Chinese metaphysics fortune-telling?
Serious study treats these traditions as symbolic frameworks for pattern, timing, and reflection — not as fixed predictions.
Where should I start?
Start with the calculator to see your chart, then follow a learning path in the Learn section.