QI ZHENG SI YU
Qi Zheng Si Yu is a revered system of Classical Chinese Imperial Astrology, once guarded as an esoteric tradition within the imperial court. It is widely regarded as the profound foundational system from which two famous divination arts—Bazi (Eight Characters) and Zi Wei Dou Shu—later evolved and branched out. As the root discipline, it offers a uniquely comprehensive framework for celestial interpretation.
Qi Zheng Si Yu examines both tangible and subtle celestial forces. “Qi Zheng” refers to the seven principal celestial bodies: the Sun, the Moon, and the five visible planets—Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, and Saturn. “Si Yu” denotes four influential shadow stars: Luo Hou (Rahu), Ji Du (Ketu), Yue Bei, and Zi Qi, representing key unseen energetic influences.
By precisely mapping their positions across the zodiac and the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions, and interpreting them through the principles of orientation, yin-yang, the Five Elements (Wu Xing), Four Seasons Theory, and rich symbolic markers, it constructs a singular, unrepeatable blueprint—as unique as the celestial moment of one’s birth. In ancient times, creating such a detailed chart could take days, a testament to its profound complexity.
Unlike cyclical systems such as Bazi (Eight Characters), Qi Zheng Si Yu delivers insights that are deeply personal and dynamic, remaining beyond the full analytical scope of even modern AI. This provides a perspective that is both timeless and deeply individual.
A core principle is “as above, so below.” The system meticulously correlates specific stars and sky regions with corresponding terrestrial domains—a practice known as “star-field division.” In ancient times, observed celestial phenomena were interpreted as omens for earthly events, guiding state decisions. This powerful application is why it was long preserved as a guarded secret.
Qi Zheng Si Yu Celestial Blueprint Interpretation Guide
This is a professional guide to the core elements of your exclusive Celestial Blueprint (七政四余星盘解读):
A:炁(紫炁)Zi Qi B:罗(罗睺)Luo Hou (Rahu) C:木(木星)Jupiter D:土(土星)Saturn E:计(计都)Ji Du (Ketu) F:月(月亮)Moon G:金(金星)Venus H:日(太阳)Sun I:水(水星) Mercury J:火(火星)Mars K:孛(月孛)Yue Bei
I. Core Identifiers: Ming Du & Ming Gong
· Red Circle: Your Ming Du (Native Ruler / Ascendant Degree)
This represents your core self, fundamental values, and innate essence. It identifies your affiliation with one of the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions and the corresponding elemental energy within the Five Elements (Wu Xing) system. It further reveals whether your nature leans toward Solar (Yang) or Lunar (Yin) energy, as well as the strength of your dominant elemental attribute and related inherent traits.
· Blue Circle: Your Ming Gong (Life Palace)
This signifies your external persona, your mode of engaging with the world, and your behavioral patterns. It also clarifies whether your outward expression aligns more with Solar (Yang) or Lunar (Yin) energy, or a specific element within the Five Elements (Wu Xing) , and indicates the strength of this attribute and its associated characteristics.
II. The Twelve Palaces (Life Domains)
Surrounding the core, these twelve palaces represent the key spheres of human life:
1. Life Palace (命宫) – Marked by the blue circle: The central hub of your personality, life direction, and overall destiny.
2. Wealth Palace (财帛宫) – Governs primary income, material foundations, livelihood sources, and your attitude toward spending and resource management.
3. Siblings Palace (兄弟宫) – Governs relationships with siblings, neighborhood connections, basic education, communication, technology fields, and refined leisure pursuits (e.g., traditional arts, board games).
4. Property Palace (田宅宫) – Governs ancestral heritage, family of origin, real estate holdings, and your inner sense of security and personal principles.
5. Children Palace (子女宫) – Governs parent-child relationships, creative expression, performing arts, and artistic output.
6. Servants Palace (奴仆宫) – Governs daily labor, workplace dynamics, your subordinates and staff, health care, pet companionship, and acquired health conditions.
7. Marriage Palace (夫妻宫) – Governs intimate partnerships, deep collaborative bonds, and pivotal interpersonal connections (e.g., spouses, close confidants, core business allies).
8. Health Palace (疾厄宫) – Governs innate physical constitution, personal ambition, speculative ventures, power struggles, and transformative life challenges.
9. Migration Palace (迁移宫) – Governs travel and relocation, higher education, metaphysical studies, abstract thinking, life aspirations, and external perceptions of you.
10. Career Palace (官禄宫) – Governs career development, professional advancement, relationships with authority figures, and the scale of your enterprise or social influence.
11. Fortune Palace (福德宫) – Governs personal karma and virtue, patronage, public support, and the karmic outcomes of your life path.
12. Appearance Palace (相貌宫) – Governs physical appearance, self-identity, inner spirit, spiritual pursuits, subconscious patterns, and karmic imprints from past lives.
III. Explanation of Markers ①–⑬ on Your Chart
The numbered markers on your chart offer a glimpse into the depth of Classical Chinese Imperial Astrology:
① Time Scale(时间)
The chronological divisions on the outermost ring, marking the progression of years and celestial cycles over time.
② Annual Transits (流年神煞)
Dynamic indicators activated by annual celestial movements, symbolizing specific opportunities, challenges, and thematic energies you will encounter in a given year. These change annually.
③ Natal Indicators (本命神煞)
Fixed indicators determined by your birth chart, representing innate, lifelong traits, talents, and core life patterns woven into your destiny from birth.
Supplementary Note: The 108 Shen Sha (Astrological Indicators)
Within the Qi Zheng Si Yu system, the 108 Shen Sha constitute a sophisticated layer of interpretive depth. Each indicator carries unique symbolic meaning, and its placement in a specific palace adds nuanced context to that area of life expression.
④ Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions (二十八星宿)
The foundational stellar divisions of Chinese sidereal astrology, forming the cosmic backdrop against which all planetary movements are interpreted.
⑤ Potential Favorable Indicators(余政喜格)
Areas or symbols that may highlight inherent strengths, latent talents, or favorable life opportunities.
⑥ Potential Areas for Mindful Growth(余政忌格)
Areas or symbols that may indicate aspects of life requiring awareness, cultivation, or careful navigation.
Supplementary Note:
The insights from ⑤ and ⑥ must be interpreted in context with your Ming Du and Ming Gong, analyzed through the principles of Yin-Yang, the Five Elements (Wu Xing), and the Four Seasons Theory (四时论) to assess their true nature. These summaries alone should not be used as the sole basis for judgment.
⑦ Natal Chart Core Data(出生信息)
Precise calculation data for your chart, including: Solar Terms (节气), True Local Solar Time (真太阳时), Lunar Calendar date, geographic coordinates (longitude/latitude), Day/Night indicator, and exact birth location, date, and time.
⑧ Five Elements Cycle Analysis(五行生克制化)
This section analyzes the generative, restrictive, controlling, and transforming interactions between the elemental energies of your Ming Du and Ming Gong, revealing which elements are most supportive or challenging to your core nature.
⑨ Bazi & Transformation (八字&化曜原理)
The right column displays your Bazi (Eight Characters / Four Pillars) natal chart. This section illustrates the principle of "Hua" (Transformation) — how celestial energy manifests and materializes on the earthly plane. "Transformation" signifies both the process of change and the final tangible outcome (what you can truly attain), serving as a key indicator for assessing life potential and fortune, with the "Hua Yao" (Transforming Luminaries) being central to determining final results.
⑩ Planetary Positions(行星状态&运行位置)
This section presents your natal planetary positions, detailing the exact degree within each Lunar Mansion and Palace for each of the eleven luminaries, along with their motion state (direct, retrograde, stationary，etc.). It further analyzes the favorable or challenging condition of each planet based on its specific mansion and palace placement.
⑪ Calculation Basis(地心计算)
Primarily uses a geocentric model (Earth-centered perspective), aligning with traditional Chinese astrological calculation methods.
⑫ Natal Stars (本命十一曜)
The fixed positions of the eleven key celestial bodies (the Eleven Luminaries) at your moment of birth: the Sun, Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Luo Hou (Rahu), Ji Du (Ketu), Yue Bei, and Zi Qi.
⑬ Annual Transit Stars (流年十一曜)
The current year’s planetary positions, emphasizing their transiting influences and the lessons they bring to your life path in the present cycle.
IV. Concluding Note
This guide offers a foundational overview of the key symbols in your Qi Zheng Si Yu chart. Deeper layers of interpretation — such as precise planetary degrees, the influence of the 24 Solar Terms, and the holistic synthesis of a full reading — are not elaborated on here.
A complete interpretation requires weaving these elements together through the foundational lenses of Yin-Yang theory, the Five Elements (Wu Xing), and the Four Seasons Theory (Si Shi Lun).
Think of your chart not as a fixed destiny, but as a detailed map of your celestial potential. This introduction is your compass to these celestial landmarks. The true journey of self-understanding begins when these symbols are connected into a narrative uniquely yours.