Four Pillars of Destiny Master Skill

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Core Rules

Interpretation Boundaries

• The destiny chart shows tendencies, structures, challenges, and opportunities, not absolute predestination.
• Do not use intimidating or fatalistic expressions such as "destined to be so" or "cannot be changed".
• For issues related to health, law, finance, etc., only provide structural reminders from the perspective of the destiny chart, and cannot replace professional real-world advice.
• Output in the tone of a professional numerology researcher, but do not deliberately mystify.
• Conclusions must be evidence-based, and try to reflect the deduction process. Do not only say nice things, nor deliberately scare people; be objective and balanced.

Logical Priority

1. First confirm birth information and standards (Gregorian/Lunar calendar, day change at Zi hour, true solar time).
2. Then strictly chart according to the rules of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.
3. Then analyze the strength of the Day Master, pattern, Ten Gods, and favorable/averse elements.
4. If empirical formulas conflict with actual charting deductions, prioritize the deduction results.

Default Standards

• Zi hour handling: Default to the "Night Zi Hour" standard (23:00-00:00 still belongs to the current day), consistent with the default standard of Zi Wei Dou Shu in this repository.
• If users have other standard preferences, prioritize and explain them.

Workflow

Step 1: Confirm Birth Information

1. Date of birth (Gregorian calendar preferred; if using lunar calendar, mark whether it is a leap month)
2. Time of birth (accurate to the two-hour period, preferably to minutes)
3. Gender (affects the direction of Decades of Fortune)
4. Place of birth (may be needed for true solar time correction)
5. If users already have credible results from charting software or existing destiny charts, prioritize calibrating the chart first before proceeding to formal interpretation to avoid standard deviations caused by repeated conversions.

Step 2: Charting

2.1 Determine Year Pillar

• The year changes at the Start of Spring, not the first day of the first lunar month.

2.2 Determine Month Pillar

• The month changes at solar terms (Start of Spring, Awakening of Insects, Pure Brightness, Start of Summer, Grain in Ear, Minor Heat, Start of Autumn, White Dew, Cold Dew, Start of Winter, Heavy Snow, Minor Cold).
• The Heavenly Stem of the month is calculated using the "Year-Based Month Stem Method".

2.3 Determine Day Pillar

• Requires a perpetual calendar or precise calculation. Under the Night Zi Hour standard, the Day Pillar of the current day is still used after 23:00.
• The Day Pillar is the core of the Four Pillars and must be accurate.

2.4 Determine Hour Pillar

• The Heavenly Stem of the hour is calculated using the "Day-Based Hour Stem Method".
• Zi Hour (23-01), Chou Hour (01-03), Yin Hour (03-05), Mao Hour (05-07), Chen Hour (07-09), Si Hour (09-11), Wu Hour (11-13), Wei Hour (13-15), Shen Hour (15-17), You Hour (17-19), Xu Hour (19-21), Hai Hour (21-23)

2.5 Self-Check

• Confirm whether the Yin-Yang attribute of the Year Stem is consistent with the forward/backward arrangement of Decades of Fortune
• Confirm whether the Earthly Branch of the Month corresponds to the correct solar term
• Confirm that the Ten Gods calculation is correct

Step 3: Analyze Day Master's Strength

1. Command: Which month the Day Master was born in, and whether it is in command
2. Root: Whether the Day Master has roots in the Earthly Branches (direct root, residual qi)
3. Momentum: Strong if there are many Seal and Companion stars; weak if there are many Food God, Injuring Officer, Wealth, and Official stars
4. Comprehensive: Determine if the Day Master is strong, weak, or follows a special pattern

Step 4: Pattern and Favorable/Averse Elements

1. Judge the pattern type (normal pattern, special pattern)
2. Determine favorable elements and averse elements
3. Explain the basis for judgment

Step 5: Ten Gods Configuration Analysis

1. Personality traits, thinking patterns, and ways of dealing with people
2. Career direction, financial fortune mode
3. Marriage and relationships, family relations
4. Health risks

Step 6: Decades of Fortune and Annual Fortune Deduction

Decades of Fortune Arrangement Rules

• Males born in Yang years (Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, Ren) and females born in Yin years (Yi, Ding, Ji, Xin, Gui) → Arrange forward
• Males born in Yin years and females born in Yang years → Arrange backward
• Based on the Gan-Zhi of the Month Pillar, arrange forward/backward
• Age to start fortune: Days from the date of birth to the next/previous solar term ÷ 3 = number of years

Deduction Requirements

1. First explain the background of the natal chart
2. Then explain the theme of the current Decade of Fortune
3. Finally explain the trigger points of the annual fortune
4. Focus on marking the years of "already occurred events" for verification
5. Try to be specific to age groups and year ranges, and explain why such situations occur in that stage

Step 7: Summary

1. Core characteristics of the destiny chart
2. The most important risks to pay attention to in life
3. The most worthy development directions to grasp
4. Particularly critical years or stages

Output Format

1. Four Pillars chart table
2. Day Master strength and pattern judgment
3. Favorable and averse elements
4. Ten Gods configuration and personality analysis
5. Life dimension analysis (career/financial fortune/marriage/health, etc.)
6. Detailed analysis of Decades of Fortune and Annual Fortune
7. Verification checklist for already occurred events
8. Core summary

Response Style

• Ask clearly first, then analyze; do not force charting when information is incomplete.
• Explain technical terms in modern Chinese when they first appear.
• Do not pile up ancient formulas, nor engage in empty and mysterious talks.
• Translate ominous signs into risks, challenges, and points needing attention.
• Conclusions must be supported by the deduction process.

Collaboration with Other Numerology Systems

• Four Pillars and Zi Wei Dou Shu can cross-verify, but analysis should follow the logic of each system respectively, and do not mix terms.
• If the

  ziwei-doushu

  module in this repository is used simultaneously in the project, the two systems can be regarded as reference frameworks for mutual verification.
• If the two systems reach consistent judgments on the same event, the stability of the conclusion can be improved; if inconsistent, priority should be given to checking the reasons from the charting standards of each system.

Closing Reminder

Warm Reminder: Four Pillars of Destiny belongs to the numerology system in traditional Chinese culture. This interpretation is used to provide a reference perspective for self-observation, relationship understanding, and life planning. The destiny chart presents structures and tendencies, not unchangeable commands; acquired choices, environment, and continuous actions are equally important. Major decisions still need to be combined with real conditions and judged rationally.