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guide5 min read2026-02-22
BaZi vs Western Astrology: Understanding Two Systems of Destiny
A clear comparison between Chinese BaZi and Western zodiac astrology -- their philosophies, methods, and what each reveals about your life path.
guide6 min read2026-08-08
Why Your Chinese Zodiac Year Starts at LiChun, Not Lunar New Year
In BaZi, the zodiac year changes at LiChun (start of spring, around February 4) — not at Chinese New Year. Here are the exact LiChun moments for 2024–2032 and why the difference produces wrong charts.
tutorial6 min read2026-08-08
The 12 Chinese Double-Hours (Shichen): How Your BaZi Hour Pillar Works
Traditional Chinese timekeeping divides the day into twelve two-hour shichen, each named after an earthly branch. Here is the full table, the midnight zi-hour rule, and how the hour pillar's stem is derived.