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Four Pillars of Destiny is an ancient system of Chinese Solar Astrology finding
renewed interest today because of its applicability to Feng Shui. It can be used
to not only ascertain a person's general characteristics and energy dynamics,
but also determine what elements are favorable to a person. As
with all systems of astrology, Four Pillars of Destiny is an interpretation of
the cosmological energy qualities, represented by characters that are present at
each moment of time. A chart of this energy configuration can be drawn up. This
Chinese system of interpretation is based on the system of the 5 elements, and
12 Animal signs. There are 4 combinations of 2 characters, thus it is called the
Four Pillars. They represent your year, month, day and hour of birth. These
characters are interpreted singly, and in relationship to each other. The
interpretation however is much more complex than what is often expressed in most
Chinese astrology literature. This Chinese or ''animal astrology'' interprets
from one character only, your year of birth. As such only a limited amount of
information can be obtained and may not highlight specific individual qualities
and characteristics. Four
Pillars Astrology can interpret many qualities and themes in a person's
energetic make up, such as relationships, creativity, status, resources, money,
career preferences, health, strengths and weaknesses etc. The
cycles that are encountered over the course of a lifetime can also be listed
out. They are called ''Luck pillars'' and illuminate which cycles are more
favorable and which more difficult, and the prevalent themes of these time
periods. With this information we know potential energy situations and how to
negotiate these time periods. Are they times of growth where we can proceed
confidently, or are they more challenging where more care, caution and
discretion is appropriate. The
influence of each year can also be deduced; this year is the Chinese year of the
Horse and 2003, the Chinese year of the Goat. This yearly information is also
woven into the matrix of analysis. The
Four pillars also has special emphasis to Feng Shui as a persons favorable
elements can be ascertained, this being important in recommendations and choice
of color, décor, furnishings, etc. This knowledge can bring more harmony to,
and strengthen a persons living environment. Recommendations of an unfavorable
element can create imbalance and disharmony. Because
it is elementally based and considered to be one of the eight limbs of
Traditional Chinese medicine, one of its strengths is ascertaining health
qualities and trends, and thus recommendations can be made accordingly. Four
Pillars is markedly different from the western system of astrology, which is
based on the placement and aspecting of the 10 planets in the 12 Zodiac signs
and 12 houses. However the interpretation will be almost identical in terms of
personal qualities, themes and transits. Applications
of Four Pillars of Destiny ˇ
Examine personal qualities, strengths and weaknesses ˇ
What cycle you are experiencing and what the future will bring (your luck
pillars/transits). This can be a strong guide as to how to manage yourself
through certain time period and what
are the prevalent themes of those time periods, eg: money, relationships, travel
etc ˇ
What will the yearly cycles will mean, and what sort of influences,
beneficial or challenging, will they bring ˇ
Potential for prosperity and financial success, good health, and
relationships ˇ
Indicate career direction as this is indicated by the element that
dominates your Destiny ˇ
Assessment of relationship compatibility ˇ
Health indicators and personal trends in this area- dietary, supplement
and lifestyle advice ˇ
If you are in challenging cycles you have to be more careful of the
decisions you make and watch your actions, as you are more susceptible to making
mistakes or making the wrong decision. Relevance
to Feng Shui- ˇ
Highlight personal characteristics. You need to understand your clients
if you are going to help them and to make balance. ˇ
It indicates favorable and unfavorable elements giving an indication of
Feng Shui requirements such as type of house, (brick or wood etc) and location,
eg: near water, desert, mountains etc. ˇ
Recommendations of color, décor, furnishings and objects to improve
personal living environments. Recommendations of the wrong element may not
enhance a person's fortune.
Give advice on how to manage life situations and how to meander through challenging times. A client might be experiencing difficulties-it might not be in their Feng Shui. They could be going through unfavourable and/or challenging cycles in their life destiny and their Four Pillars can illuminate that. PO Box 191 Black Rock, Vic 3193 Ph 9598 4987 mob: 0408 554 987 | |||