Luo Jing, born on May 29, 1961, in Beijing and ancestral to Pengzhou, Sichuan, was the chief anchor of Xinwen Lianbo on China Central Television (CCTV). He joined CCTV in 1983, and his steady and precise broadcasting style over 25 years became an industry benchmark. The following provides an in-depth analysis of his life trajectory and achievements based on his BaZi (Ba Zi) chart.
BaZi Chart
Birth Time Verification
Luo Jing was most likely born at 18:00 (6:00 PM). A Ren (壬) Day Master encountering You (酉) Metal as the Hourly Branch indicates Metal generating Water, which can nourish the Ren Water Day Master. This benefits memory and vocal production, reflecting the clean voice and perfect articulation that defined his professional traits. The Hour Pillar bears the Direct Officer (Zheng Guan), indicating propriety, official status, and public trust—highly consistent with his long tenure as CCTV's chief anchor and his high regard by the Party and state. The You Metal enhances the voice and carries a sense of authority, explaining his steady promotions and his status as a delegate. By contrast, if the Hour Pillar leaned toward Fire or Wood, it would suggest a more flamboyant stage performance style, which does not match his steadfast and dignified demeanor; if the Hour Pillar leaned toward Indirect Resource (Pian Yin), it would indicate scholarship but a lack of prominent official position and public influence. Therefore, considering the overall structure and professional temperament, an 18:00 birth time is favored.
Core Analysis
Luo Jing's natal chart centers on a Ren Water Day Master. The chart simultaneously features the qi of Direct Resource and Direct Officer, presenting a classic structure where the Officer and Resource generate each other. The stems and branches of the Year, Month, and Hour Pillars form a dynamic of support and restraint toward the Day Master. The Water is protected by the Resource, and Metal generates Water, which favors learning and expression; meanwhile, the simultaneous presence of Earth and Metal endows him with authority and responsibility. Regarding the Luck Pillars (Da Yun), from 1979 to 1988 he encountered Resource luck that provided support, benefiting his studies and career entry; from 1999 to 2008, he entered the Direct Officer Luck Pillar, marking the peak of his professional authority and public influence.
Trait Analysis
- Steady and Authoritative: The chart displays Direct Officer generating Direct Resource, forming a structure that balances authority with scholarship, which shaped his dignified broadcasting style on CCTV and earned him public trust.
- Expression and On-the-Spot Reflexes: The Ren Water Day Master is generated by Metal, and the Water qi is abundant, indicating strong verbal expression and excellent on-the-spot reflexes, aligning perfectly with the professional demands of broadcast hosting (the Ren Day Master benefits from Metal generating Water).
- Career Peak: The 1999–2008 period was his Direct Officer Luck Pillar, boosting his professional authority and promotion prospects, coinciding exactly with his undertaking of live broadcast duties during major events at CCTV.
- Health and Stress Resistance: Although his career is supported by the Officer and Resource, the restraint of Ren Water by Earth and Metal suggests that long-term, high-intensity work can easily lead to depletion, highlighting the need to prioritize self-care and stress-management strategies.
Life Timeline
In 1979, Luo Jing successfully gained admission to the Broadcasting Department of the Beijing Broadcasting Institute, officially embarking on a professional path in broadcast hosting and pivoting his life's trajectory. That year, he was in the Xin Mao Luck Pillar. The Heavenly Stem of the Luck Pillar, Xin Metal, revealed the Direct Resource, which governs studies, reputation, and benefactors—serving as a strong signal for further education. In the Annual Pillar (Liu Nian) of Ji Wei, the Heavenly Stem Ji Earth as Direct Officer resonated with the Ji Earth of the Hour Pillar in his natal chart, forming an image of the Officer and Resource generating each other. This represents obtaining academic credentials and recognition (Direct Resource) through official, orthodox examinations (Direct Officer). Crucially, the Earthly Branch of the Luck Pillar, Mao Wood, served as the missing favorable element in his natal chart. The Annual Pillar and Luck Pillar formed a half three-harmony Wood frame with Mao and Wei; Wood represents the Eating God and Hurting Officer, governing talent, expression, and professional skills—perfectly corresponding to the study of broadcast hosting, a field requiring eloquence and expressiveness. At the same time, the Heavenly Stem of the Luck Pillar, Xin Metal, acted as the favorable element for regulating the climate, like a frozen river thawing, allowing the Ren Water Day Master to stretch out and his talents to be revealed. Although clashes and punishments in the Annual Pillar brought changes and pressure, the overall structure featured the Officer and Resource generating each other, and the favorable elements finding root, laying a solid professional foundation for his future career.
In 1983, Luo Jing officially became an anchor for Xinwen Lianbo, launching his illustrious career as an iconic face of the national television network. This was a Gui Hai Annual Pillar, and he was still in the Xin Mao Luck Pillar. The Earthly Branch of the Annual Pillar, Hai Water, is the Linguan (prosperous) stage of the Ren Water Day Master. Furthermore, the primary qi of Hai Water is Ren, making it exactly the regulating favorable element needed in his chart, representing momentum and opportunity. The Annual Pillar, Year Pillar, and Hour Pillar formed a directional Water frame, immensely amplifying the energy of his favored Water (Friend and Rob Wealth). This signified receiving powerful support from teams, platforms, and industry resources. The Luck Pillar's Heavenly Stem, Xin Metal as Direct Resource, revealed itself, forming a dynamic of Metal generating Water with the Annual Pillar's Water frame. The Direct Resource represents officialdom, honor, and an orthodox platform, which perfectly aligned with his entry into a national-level news platform to anchor major headlines. That year, the Annual Pillar's symbolic star included the Ciguan (Academy Star), indicating superior eloquence and outstanding expression, matching the professional traits of a broadcast host flawlessly. This year, all his favorable elements converged, and energy gathered, making it an exceptional period for achieving critical breakthroughs and official recognition in his career.
In 1985, Luo Jing graduated from the Broadcasting Department of the Beijing Broadcasting Institute. That same year, he joined CCTV and became an announcer for Xinwen Lianbo, opening a glorious chapter in his career. This year was a Gui Hai Annual Pillar, serving as a golden starting point for his career to take flight. Both the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch of the Annual Pillar were his favored Water element, forming a directional Water frame with the Year and Hour Pillars. The power of the Friend and Rob Wealth was unprecedentedly strong, signifying the integration of industry connections and team support. The Earthly Branch of the Annual Pillar, Hai Water, was the prosperous ground for the regulating favorable element, Ren Water—like a river flowing into the sea, endowing him with abundant energy to realize his aspirations. The Annual Pillar featured the Lushen (Prosperity Star) and the Ciguan, indicating stable financial sources and outstanding expressive ability, matching the professional demands of broadcasting perfectly. In his Xin Mao Luck Pillar, the Heavenly Stem Direct Resource was revealed, and the regulating favorable element Xin Metal arrived, representing the empowerment of academic credentials, reputation, and official platforms. The Annual Pillar and Luck Pillar formed a half three-harmony Wood frame with Mao and Hai; Wood represents the Eating God and Hurting Officer, which were also favorable elements, symbolizing the manifestation of his talents. Overall, with timely favors (the Annual Pillar's favorable elements), advantageous conditions (the Luck Pillar's regulating element), and human harmony (the directional frame of the Friend/Rob Wealth) all present, this year was a critical turning point that laid the foundation for his life's career.
In 1988, Luo Jing officially registered his marriage with his fellow alumna Liu Jihong, opening a new chapter in his life. After marriage, they had a son, and their family life was blissful. That year, he was in the Xin Mao Luck Pillar. The Luck Pillar's Earthly Branch, Mao Wood, combined with the Xu Earth of the Day Pillar's spouse palace (a Mao-Xu combination generating Fire). This activated the spouse palace, indicating deep emotional bonds within the decade and marking a period for establishing long-term romantic commitments. It was a Wu Chen Annual Pillar, with Seven Killings revealing twice in the stems, and the Chen Earth of the Annual Pillar clashed with the Xu Earth of the Day Branch. This clash from the Annual Pillar activated the spouse palace, serving as a key signal that a romantic relationship was entering an active and dynamic phase, often corresponding to the joy of marriage. The Luck Pillar carried a Peach Blossom star, highlighting his personal charm; meanwhile, the Seven Killings of the Annual Pillar (representing the husband star and children star) was combined and held by the Gui Water of the Month Stem (a Wu-Gui combination), which also triggered the destiny of children. The natal chart favors Water and Wood; the Mao Wood of the Luck Pillar was favorable, and the hidden Water and Wood in the Annual Pillar's Chen were also favorable. With the favorable elements arriving, he was able to transform the volatile energy of this turbulent year into the joyous occasion of starting a family.
In 1995, Luo Jing and his wife Liu Jihong welcomed the birth of their son, Luo Shutong. Family life entered a new stage, intertwining the responsibilities and joys of fatherhood. This year fell within his Geng Yin Luck Pillar, where the Earthly Branch Yin Wood served as the Eating God, governing children, creativity, and joy. In the Yi Hai Annual Pillar, the Heavenly Stem Yi Wood revealed the Hurting Officer, which in BaZi directly represents the children star—especially for men, this is a strong signal of having a child. The Annual Pillar's Earthly Branch, Hai, shares the same Water element as the Ren Day Master, acting as the Friend and enhancing his own energy. Most importantly, the Luck Pillar's Earthly Branch Yin and the Annual Pillar's Earthly Branch Hai combined to form a Yin-Hai combination generating Wood. Wood represents the favored Eating God and Hurting Officer, and this combination greatly amplified and activated the energy of the children star. At the same time, the Luck Pillar's Heavenly Stem Geng Metal combined with the Annual Pillar's Heavenly Stem Yi Wood, forming a Geng-Yi combination generating Metal. This was a dual combination of stems and branches, signifying internal and external harmony with joyous events at the door. The natal chart originally favored Water and Wood, and in this year, both Water and Wood prospered—exactly the arrival of the favorable elements, indicating smooth progress in major life events.
In 1997, Luo Jing officially broadcast the news of Comrade Deng Xiaoping's passing in the early hours of the morning. With a steady, solemn, and professional delivery, he demonstrated the extraordinary composure and professionalism of a national-level news anchor during a major historical moment. That year, he was in the Geng Yin Indirect Resource Luck Pillar, with a Ding Chou Annual Pillar. The Annual Pillar's Heavenly Stem Ding Fire, as Direct Wealth, combined with the Ren Water Day Master, triggering opportunities for career advancement and reputation. Even more crucially, the Annual Pillar's Earthly Branch Chou Earth as Direct Officer formed hidden combinations and arching combinations with the Hourly Branch Zi Water and the Luck Pillar's Yin Wood. The Officer star was powerfully activated, representing the arrival of official, authoritative, and major responsibilities. Meanwhile, the Annual Pillar's symbolic star featured the Huagai (Canopy Star), indicating that his talent and reputation would capture public attention in a special, solemn occasion. His natal chart's underlying structure of Direct Officer and Direct Resource generating each other was perfectly stimulated by the Luck and Annual Pillars at this moment. The Indirect Resource (Geng) represented profound, rigorous thinking and a steady broadcasting style, while the Direct Officer (Chou) represented the major mission bestowed by the state and official recognition. The convergence of multiple factors enabled him, when undertaking the solemn task of broadcasting major national mourning, to complete his mission with exceptionally high professional standards and stable psychological resilience. His voice became the memory of an era, and his professional reputation reached new heights.
In 1998, citing that he was "not adept at management," Luo Jing stepped down from his position as the head of the Xinwen Lianbo broadcasting team. He was subsequently appointed as deputy head, returning from a management role to the professional broadcasting field where he excelled. This year was a Ding Chou Annual Pillar. The Heavenly Stem Ding Fire as Direct Wealth combined with the Ren Water Day Master, and the Earthly Branch Chou Earth as Direct Officer combined with the Hourly Branch Zi Water, activating his career palaces. However, the Annual Pillar's Earthly Branch Chou formed a punishment with the Day Branch Xu, directly impacting the Day Pillar, which represents his own career and environment. The punishment activating the Seven Killings implied fierce internal changes and adjustments in his work environment, position, or responsibilities. At the same time, this was the last year of his Geng Yin Indirect Resource Luck Pillar; the Indirect Resource governs deliberation and professional skills, but it does not denote a talent for management. The Annual Pillar's Heavenly Stem Ding Fire as Direct Wealth clashed with and countered the Month Stem Gui Water as Rob Wealth, also hinting at the pressure he felt in team management or interpersonal coordination. Overall, the latent influence of mixed Officer and Killings was triggered during this year of punishment, making him deeply feel the constraints and discomfort brought by managerial duties. He thus chose to shed his administrative burdens and return to a core position that better allowed him to exert the specialized, highly technical strengths represented by his Indirect Resource. This turned out to be a wise adjustment to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune.
In 2003, Luo Jing appeared on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, performing the program Bringing You Auspicious Blessings. His steady and approachable stage presence left a profound impression on the national audience, bringing his professional reputation to new heights. That year, he was in the Ji Chou Direct Officer Luck Pillar. The Luck Pillar's Earthly Branch formed a combination with the Hourly Branch Zi, indicating a smooth career and the easy attainment of fame. In the Ren Wu Annual Pillar, the Heavenly Stem Ren Water revealed the Friend, acting as a favorable element for the Day Master and representing collaborative opportunities and an enhanced public image. The Earthly Branch Wu Fire carried the Tianyi Nobleman and the Jiang Star, indicating strong benefactor luck and the ability to take on important roles within the team. Although the Earthly Branches of the Annual Pillar and Luck Pillar (Chou and Wu) formed a harm, suggesting minor interpersonal conflicts, the Wu Fire also formed a half three-harmony Fire frame with the Day Branch Xu Earth, strengthening the Wealth star's power, which was conducive to showcasing his talent and approachability. Overall, the combined effect of the Luck Pillar and Annual Pillar triggered and magnified the energy of the Officer star (career and reputation), granting him an excellent showcase opportunity on the national stage of the Spring Festival Gala and broadening his career structure.
In 2004, Luo Jing was successively promoted at CCTV to Deputy Head of the Xinwen Lianbo broadcasting team and Deputy Section Chief of the News Editing Department, transitioning from a frontline broadcaster to a managerial role with greater responsibilities. That year, he was in the Ji Chou Direct Officer Luck Pillar. The Luck Pillar's Heavenly Stem Ji Earth as Direct Officer revealed itself alongside the Ji Earth Direct Officer in his natal Hour Pillar, significantly strengthening the Officer star's power. In the Jia Shen Annual Pillar, the Heavenly Stem Jia Wood as Eating God combined with the Luck Pillar's Ji Earth as Direct Officer (a Jia-Ji combination generating Earth). This is known as "combining the Officer to retain nobility," directly transforming the Annual Pillar's Eating God (talent and expression) into the Officer star (position and power)—a classic signal for career promotion. Simultaneously, the Annual Pillar's Earthly Branch Shen Metal represented the Indirect Resource, forming a Si-Shen combination generating Water with the natal chart, which activated the Month Command. Water was his favorable element, indicating that his professional abilities and network support were fully in place. The Annual Pillar's symbolic star featured the Tianguan Nobleman, indicating a propensity to easily win official appreciation and promotion. His natal chart's underlying structure of the Officer and Resource generating each other was completely activated in this Luck Pillar and Annual Pillar. The Officer star, supported and generated by the Resource star (Xin Metal), signified that his authority and professional competence were recognized by the organization, allowing him to smoothly take on managerial duties.
In 2005, relying on his steady and professional broadcasting performance, Luo Jing was awarded the title of one of CCTV's Top Ten Broadcasters and Hosts for 2005. His operational capabilities earned immense recognition from both the industry and the audience. That year, he was in the Ji Chou Direct Officer Luck Pillar. The Luck Pillar formed a Zi-Chou combination with the Hour Pillar, integrating the Officer star into the natal chart, indicating a smooth career and the easy attainment of fame. In the Yi You Annual Pillar, the Heavenly Stem Yi Wood revealed the Hurting Officer, representing the display of talent and the spread of reputation. The Earthly Branch You Metal was the Day Master's Direct Resource, forming a Si-Chou-You three-harmony Metal frame with the Year Branch Chou and the Month Branch Si, immensely strengthening the power of the Resource star. The Resource star governs reputation, status, and official recognition, and the Metal frame was also a favored element in his natal chart, forming a powerful structure of "the Officer and Resource generating each other." The Annual Pillar's symbolic star featured the Jiang Star, facilitating his ability to take on important roles and display leadership within the team (CCTV). Although the Annual Pillar's Heavenly Stem Yi Wood was the Hurting Officer, it formed a hidden combination with the natal Hour Stem Geng Metal, preventing the Hurting Officer from causing harm. Instead, it transformed his talents into official honors, culminating in this award.