Liu Xiang

Liu Xiang, a shining star in the history of Chinese track and field, became a legend in China and across the world through his extraordinary hurdling skills and relentless effort. His BaZi (Si Zhu) (Eight Characters) chart reveals the destiny factors behind his remarkable life trajectory and achievements.

BaZi Chart

In Liu Xiang's BaZi chart, the Ren water Day Master (Ri Zhu) was born in the Yin month. It is assisted by Gui water in the Year Pillar (Nian Zhu), while the Month Pillar (Yue Zhu) and Hour Pillar (Shi Zhu) carry the forces of Earth and Fire, creating an opposition that also generates momentum. This structure (Ge Ju) reflects his fierce drive and ambition on the competitive arena.

Explosive Power and Speed

The Ren water Day Master is supported by Gui water, while the Bing fire in the Hour Pillar generates a force of instant momentum through its interaction, manifesting as extreme explosive power and speed ideal for sprint hurdling events. This destiny characteristic perfectly aligns with the outstanding performance Liu Xiang displayed on the track and field arena.

Technical Precision and Adaptability

The presence of the Hurting Officer (Shang Guan) in the chart signifies creative and expressive talent, reflecting technical precision and a strong ability to adjust tactics, allowing for flexible adaptation during competitions. This trait enabled Liu Xiang to consistently stand out in races through his superior technique and tactical wisdom.

Stage Presence and Commercial Value

The conjunction of the Hurting Officer and Indirect Wealth (Pian Cai) makes one prone to attracting attention and endowed with commercial acumen, driving the growth of brand value and public image during peak years. Throughout his career, Liu Xiang not only won countless honors but also became a highly sought-after figure among advertisers.

Vulnerability to Injuries

The Fire and Earth in the Earthly Branches (Di Zhi) drain and consume the Day Master. Combined with the Luck Pillars (Da Yun) and Annual Pillars (Liu Nian), this indicates a risk of injury from long-term, high-intensity training, highlighting the need for physical protection and recovery. This point was fully validated over the course of Liu Xiang's career.

Life Timeline

1. Age 7: A first spark on the track. Liu Xiang was in the Wu Wu Seven Killings (Qi Sha) Luck Pillar, with the Annual Pillar being Geng Wu. The Day Master, Ren water, was relatively weak, and both the Luck Pillar and Annual Pillar fell into phases where the unfavorable elements (Ji Shen) of Fire and Earth were prosperous, signifying pressure and tempering. However, the Wu fire in the Annual Pillar's branch formed a half-frame with the Yin wood in the Day Pillar's branch and the Wei earth in the Month Pillar's branch—creating a Yin-Wu half three-harmony frame (San He) of Fire and a Wu-Wei six-harmony pair (Liu He) of Fire. The Fire element was extremely vigorous. Fire serves as the Wealth star, representing action and passion. More crucially, the Luck Pillar and Annual Pillar simultaneously activated the symbolic star (Shen Sha) of the General Star in the Hour Pillar. The General Star governs leadership ability and emerging prominence in a specific field; Wu fire acting as the General Star perfectly corresponded to the imagery of being "chosen" and destined to "lead" in competitive sports (which belong to Fire, representing intensity and speed).

2. Age 11: Discovered by a talent scout, starting his athletic career at a sports school. At age 11, Liu Xiang was in the Wu Wu Seven Killings Luck Pillar. The Wu fire in the Luck Pillar's branch activated the Yin-Wu half three-harmony Fire frame in the natal chart, making the Fire force even stronger. This stimulated the Seven Killings energy, which represents competition, pressure, and challenge. In the Gui You Annual Pillar, the Heavenly Stem (Tian Gan) of Wu and Gui combined into Fire, further amplifying this "Fire" energy. Fire served as his Wealth star, representing the manifestation of talent and the arrival of opportunities. The appearance of the General Star symbolic star in the Luck Pillar marked the discovery of his leadership abilities and athletic gifts.

3. Age 12: A turn of fate: from the 100-meter sprint to the starting blocks of hurdling. Liu Xiang entered the Ding Si Luck Pillar. This pillar formed a "Heavenly Stem clash and Earthly Branch clash" (Tian Ke Di Chong) with the Gui Hai Year Pillar, signaling a major life change, environmental upheaval, and the beginning of a new chapter. The Ding fire Direct Wealth (Zheng Cai) in the Luck Pillar's Heavenly Stem combined with the Ren water Day Master (Ren and Ding combining into Wood), indicating that this decade would bring opportunities and wealth through "combinations." In the Yi Hai Annual Pillar, the Hai water provided a strong root for the Day Master, enhancing his personal energy. The Hai branch combined with the Yin branch in the Day Pillar (Yin-Hai combination into Wood), activating the Eating God (Shi Shen) palace, which governs action and skill. At the same time, the Hai water clashed with the Si fire in the Luck Pillar's branch (Si-Hai clash), breaking open a new situation.

4. Age 13: Showing initial promise in youth competitions, securing his first hurdling championship. At age 13, Liu Xiang was in the Ding Si Luck Pillar (1995-2004). The Ding fire Direct Wealth in the Luck Pillar's Heavenly Stem combined with the Ren water Day Master to form Wood (Ren-Ding combination into Wood). This combination carried the implication of transforming the Wealth star into the Eating God and Hurting Officer. The Eating God and Hurting Officer represent the display and execution of talent and skill, perfectly aligning with his showcase of athletic prowess on the track. In the Bing Zi Annual Pillar, the Heavenly Stem Bing fire revealed Indirect Wealth, while the Earthly Branch Zi water served as the prosperous peak root for the Ren water Day Master. The strengthened Water element enabled him to effectively carry the load of Wealth and Officer. Meanwhile, the Zi water branch served as the Peach Blossom star, and the Bing fire brought the Red Charm star; this year elevated his charm and public attention, favoring his emergence in the spotlight.

5. Age 16: Meeting an enlightened mentor and launching a meteoric career. At age 16, Liu Xiang was in the Ding Si Luck Pillar. The Ding fire Direct Wealth in the Luck Pillar's Heavenly Stem combined with the Ren water Day Master (Ren-Ding combination into Wood). This is known as "Wealth coming to combine with me," signifying that external opportunities actively sought him out, bringing support from benefactors. In the Ji Mao Annual Pillar, the branches formed a Hai-Mao-Wei three-harmony Wood frame. Wood represents the Eating God and Hurting Officer, symbolizing skill, talent, and a stage for expression. This frame activated both the Year and Month Pillars, combining the support of his ancestors and family with his own talent. Furthermore, the Eating God and Hurting Officer could suppress the overly strong Officer and Killings (pressure), allowing him to distinguish himself in his specialized field.

6. Age 17: Making his first voice heard on the world stage. At age 17, Liu Xiang was in the Ding Si Luck Pillar. The Ding fire Direct Wealth in the Luck Pillar's Heavenly Stem combined with the Ren water Day Master (Ren-Ding combination into Wood). With Wealth coming to combine with him, his talent and abilities began to be seen and recognized by the outside world (the arena). In the Geng Chen Annual Pillar, the Heavenly Stem Geng metal revealed Indirect Resource (Pian Yin), which was a favorable element (Xi Yong Shen) for the chart. Resource stars represent honor, medals, and learning ability. Geng metal generated and supported the Ren water Day Master, bolstering his strength and confidence. The Chen earth branch represented Seven Killings; although an unfavorable element, the natal Yin wood Eating God in the Day Branch had a hidden combination with the Chen earth in the Annual Pillar, forming "Eating God subduing Killings." This transformed the pressure and challenges (Seven Killings) into skill and performance (Eating God).

7. Age 18: Showing his edge, a youthful mark at the pinnacle of the world. Liu Xiang was in the Ding Si Luck Pillar, with the Xin Si Annual Pillar. In his chart, the Ren water Day Master is weak, favoring Metal and Water. The Heavenly Stem Xin metal in the Annual Pillar is Direct Resource (Zheng Yin), exactly the regulating favorable element his chart needed most. Moreover, the Metal energy in the Annual Pillar greatly increased, indicating that the Resource star was favorably positioned. This governs improvement in studies, reputation, and benefactor luck, bringing inner peace and the ability to focus entirely on his goals.

8. Age 19: Lausanne, Switzerland, stunning the world by breaking the record. Liu Xiang was in the Ding Si Luck Pillar. The Ren Wu Annual Pillar formed a crucial linkage with his natal chart and the Luck Pillar. The Wu fire in the Annual Pillar's branch formed a Yin-Wu half three-harmony Fire frame with the Yin wood in the Day Branch and the Wu fire in the Hour Branch. This further constituted a Si-Wu-Wei directional frame (Hui Ju) of Southern Fire with the Wei earth in the Month Branch and the Si fire in the Luck Pillar. Fire serves as the Wealth star; prosperous Wealth generates the Officer (Earth), powerfully activating the strong Direct Officer structure and the auspicious dual pattern of Wealth and Officer in the natal chart.

9. Age 21: Stunning the world in Athens, tying the world record to claim gold. Liu Xiang was in the Jia Shen Annual Pillar, a critical moment for reaching the pinnacle of his career. The Day Master, Ren water, is weak, favoring Metal and Water. The Heavenly Stem Jia wood revealed the Eating God, serving as the regulating favorable element. It represents the ultimate display of talent, skill, and fame, perfectly aligning with his flawless performance on the Olympic stage.

10. Age 23: Crowned in Lausanne, astonishing the world with a single hurdle. Liu Xiang was in the Bing Chen Indirect Wealth Luck Pillar. The Bing Xu Annual Pillar brought a Chen-Xu clash, breaking open the Wealth storage of the Luck Pillar and activating the potent Fire and Earth energy in his natal chart. In BaZi, such intense clashes often signify immense upheaval and explosive breakthroughs.

11. Age 24: Crowned at his peak, achieving a Grand Slam. At the Osaka World Championships, Liu Xiang won the championship with a time of 12.95 seconds. He became a Grand Slam athlete, holding the titles of Olympic champion, World Championship champion, and world record holder simultaneously, reaching the absolute pinnacle of his professional career.