Edwin Hubble was a renowned American astronomer and one of the founders of modern observational cosmology. He confirmed the existence of galaxies beyond the Milky Way and formulated Hubble's Law, advancing the development of the cosmic expansion theory. His name was given to the Hubble Space Telescope. Born in the United States on November 20, 1889, he dedicated his life to astronomical observation and research, making monumental contributions to humanity's understanding of the universe.
BaZi Chart
BaZi Analysis
Edwin Hubble's BaZi (Ba Zi) chart centers on a Geng Day Master (Ri Zhu), with the Heavenly Stems (Tian Gan) and Earthly Branches (Di Zhi) revealing a distinct Hurting Officer (Shang Guan) and Eating God (Shi Shen) structure (Ge Ju). The Month Pillar (Yue Zhu), Yi Hai, holds Wealth and Eating God in its hidden stems, while the Hour Branch, Wu, reveals Resource and Eating God through Ren. Overall, this configuration highly favors observation, documentation, and academic expression. The pairing of the Hurting Officer with the Eating God gave him the acuity to keenly capture celestial phenomena and the ability to translate empirical findings into theories and papers.
Power of Observation
The Day Master Geng Metal (Jin) sits over Zi, nourished by Water (Shui), and the prominent Hurting Officer indicates a powerful capacity for detailed observation and factual recording, making him ideally suited for astronomical observation.
Academic Innovation
The Hurting Officer generating the Eating God, combined with the arrival of Rob Wealth (Jie Cai) in his Luck Pillars (Da Yun), drove the integration of theoretical expression with practical action, favoring the proposal of groundbreaking achievements such as Hubble's Law.
Focus and Endurance
The Hour Branch features the Resource Ren alongside the Eating God, supporting long-term research and systematic accumulation, though care was needed to balance physical and mental well-being.
Competition and Breakthroughs
When his Luck Pillar encountered Xin Wei — bringing Rob Wealth — it manifested a strong competitive drive and a will to break through boundaries, propelling major observational projects and bringing his findings to fruition.
Life Timeline
1900
The family moved north and put down roots in Wheaton. This year, Hubble was in the Jia Xu Luck Pillar. The Luck Branch Xu Earth is his favorable element (Yong Shen) of Resource, representing a solid foundation and a stable environment. In the Annual Pillar (Liu Nian) Geng Zi, the Heavenly Stem Geng Metal acts as Friend (Bi Jian), which is also a favorable element, boosting his personal energy. The Annual Branch Zi Water forms a combination (Chou Zi combination into Earth) with the Year Pillar's (Nian Zhu) Branch Chou Earth, directly activating the Year Pillar, which represents family and roots. This combination signifies harmonious family relationships or the joy of relocation and environmental change. Moreover, the combination producing Earth (Resource) meant this move would bring him a more stable and advantageous environment for growth.
1910
An intellectual voyage at the University of Chicago. This year fell within the Gui You Luck Pillar. The Luck Branch You Metal is the Di Wang peak of the Twelve Life Stages (Shi Er Chang Sheng) for the Geng Metal Day Master. It also represents the favorable Metal element being rooted in the branches (De Di), greatly reinforcing the Day Master's foundation and self-confidence. In the Annual Pillar Geng Xu, the Heavenly Stem Geng Metal as Friend appeared and combined with the Month Pillar's Heavenly Stem Yi Wood (Yi Geng combination into Metal). This is the image of "Wealth coming to combine with me," signifying that his efforts in academia and career would yield tangible results and recognition. The Annual Branch Xu Earth acts as Indirect Resource (Pian Yin), indicating another favorable Earth element taking root, representing the acquisition of knowledge, diplomas, and support from elders (the university).
1913
Losing his father in the harsh winter and interrupting his studies. His father passed away in winter, forcing Hubble to leave his studies at Oxford, return to the United States to handle family affairs, and take on the responsibility of caring for his family. This was the Gui Chou Annual Pillar, the final year of the Gui You Luck Pillar. The Luck and Annual Branches You and Chou formed a half-Metal combination, seemingly giving the favorable Metal element a foundation. However, the Annual Branch Chou combined with the branches in the natal chart and the Luck Pillar to form a Hai Zi Chou directional frame (Hui Ju) of Water, pushing the power of the unfavorable element (Ji Shen), Water, to its absolute peak. Water represents the Eating God and Hurting Officer, which excessively drained the Day Master, signifying a time of ceaseless travel, hardship, and separation.
1914
Guided by a mentor into the halls of astronomy. With the staunch support of a teacher (a former professor), Hubble successfully enrolled at the Yerkes Observatory of the University of Chicago to pursue a doctorate in astronomy, officially launching his scientific career exploring the cosmos. This year marked the beginning of the Ren Shen Eating God Luck Pillar. The Luck Branch Shen Metal is the Lu stage of the Geng Metal Day Master, a time when the favorable Metal element is rooted in the branches, representing resolute personal will and an exceedingly strong sense of purpose.
1917
Dropping the pen for the sword, heading to the European battlefields. After the United States declared war on Germany, Hubble resolutely accelerated the completion of his doctoral dissertation and volunteered for the United States Army, serving in the 86th Infantry Division. His life's trajectory shifted from the halls of academia to the smoke-plagued battlefields. This year, Hubble was in the Ren Shen Eating God Luck Pillar, with the Ding Si Annual Pillar. In BaZi terms, the Luck and Annual Pillars formed a dual Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch combination — a Ren Ding combination into Wood and a Shen Si combination into Water. This was an exceedingly auspicious omen, signifying ample support and a soaring career.
1919
Emerging as a scholar and reaching the pinnacle of astronomy. Hubble officially received his doctorate; his thesis, "Photographic Investigations of Faint Nebulae," marked a milestone in his academic career. That same year, he accepted an invitation from the renowned astronomer George Ellery Hale to join the world-class Mount Wilson Observatory, opening a glorious chapter as a professional astronomer. This year was during the Ren Shen Eating God Luck Pillar. The Luck Branch Shen Metal serves as the Lu stage for the Geng Metal Day Master and is a favorable element, representing abundant personal energy and a solid career foundation.
1921
Reaching the apex of academia, claiming the doctoral crown through the wisdom of the Eating God. Relying on his doctoral thesis, "Photographic Investigations of Faint Nebulae," Hubble successfully earned his Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Chicago, laying a solid academic cornerstone for his brilliant research career. This year marked the peak of his educational pursuits; in BaZi terms, it manifested as the talent and wisdom of the Eating God structure being brought to their ultimate fruition.
1924
Glimpsing beyond the heavens and reshaping the view of the universe. Using Cepheid variable stars for distance measurement, Hubble conclusively confirmed for the first time that the Andromeda Nebula was an independent galaxy outside the Milky Way. This discovery completely overturned humanity's understanding of the scale of the universe and opened a new era in modern cosmology. This year fell within the Xin Wei Luck Pillar. The Luck Stem Xin Metal as Rob Wealth appeared, acting as a favorable element for the Geng Metal Day Master. It represented a profound manifestation of his personal abilities and worth, demonstrating his courage to challenge authority and entrenched paradigms.
1929
Perceiving the expansion of the universe and laying the cornerstone of modern cosmology. Through observations, Hubble discovered that the recession velocity of galaxies is directly proportional to their distance, formulating Hubble's Law. This epoch-making discovery fundamentally altered humanity's understanding of the universe and established a solid observational foundation for modern cosmology. This year occurred during the Xin Wei Luck Pillar (Rob Wealth), with the Ji Si Annual Pillar (Direct Resource / Seven Killings [Qi Sha]). In his natal chart, the Geng Metal Day Master is slightly weak, favoring Earth and Metal as favorable elements (Xi Yong Shen).
1930
Crowned with the Franklin Medal, cementing his authority on extragalactic systems. For his pioneering contributions to the field of extragalactic astronomy, Hubble received honors including the Franklin Medal, becoming an internationally recognized authority and reaching the zenith of his career. This year, Mr. Hubble was in the Xin Wei Luck Pillar (Rob Wealth), with the Geng Wu Annual Pillar. The Day Master Geng Metal in the chart is slightly weak, favoring Earth and Metal. The Luck Stem Xin Metal (Rob Wealth) appeared, followed by the Annual Stem Geng Metal (Friend), immensely amplifying the energy of the favorable Metal element. This signified an unprecedented display of his personal talent and value, with notable assistance from peers and his team. Crucially, the Annual Branch Wu Fire acts as Direct Officer (Zheng Guan), combining with the Luck Branch Wei Earth (Direct Resource [Zheng Yin]); the generation of Direct Resource by Direct Officer signified a further elevation in his career and prestige.