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- 1 A New Look at the Four Pillars: Character as the Brush, Fate as the Scroll 八字新解：性格为笔，命运为卷 This book is not a simple retelling of traditional Bazi fortune-telling. Instead, it offers a fresh perspective on the intricate connection between Bazi and life. Bazi is far more than a technique for predicting the future. At its heart, it is a treasury of wisdom imbued with profound insights into life. In this book, we will explore in depth the subtle yet remarkable connection between the time of birth and the course of one's fortunes, examining how personality gradually takes shape on this fo 19Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 The Secret of the Twelve Signs 十二相秘 In the chaotic years of the Campaign to Eliminate the Four Olds, the orphaned Chen Qingyan, raised by a lonely old man, meets a Taoist priest fleeing disaster who sees through his past. He learns the secrets of physiognomy and feng shui in The Twelve Forms. For decades, master and apprentice travel the land, using keen eyes to predict fortune and misfortune and feng shui’s mysteries to avert calamities. Amid the tides of a changing age, they roam the martial world and live out a thrilling legend 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 The Four Pillars of Destiny Are Real Science 四柱八字才是真的科学 Dispelling the “Mystification” and “Street-Sorcery” of Destiny Analysis Criticizes the flaws of traditional destiny analysis, which may have “texts without formulas” or “formulas without texts,” leading to distorted learning and superficial understanding. Opposes fortune-tellers who deliberately obscure their methods, and advocates studying destiny analysis rationally and systematically. A Scholarly Organization That Unites “Texts and Formulas” Brings scattered formulas and theories together to 50Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 A Detailed Explanation of A Thousand Li of Fate 千里命稿之详解 A Detailed Analysis of Qianli's Manuscript Qianli's Manuscript was written by Wei Qianli, a master of Chinese destiny reading during the Republic of China era. Many famous people of the time asked him to read their Eight Characters, and his predictions never failed. He compiled a lifetime of experience in fortune-telling into Qianli's Manuscript. Reading it is highly instructive and can make everything suddenly click. To thank fellow enthusiasts for their continued interest, I have begun writing 65Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 No Algorithms, Please 算法不要啊 Male lead: Ma Dongliang, 29, former CEO of Dongliang Technology. He owes 380 million and has earned the nickname “As Good as Dead.” Greatest skill: writing bugs, in the literal sense. Hidden skill: turning bugs into features. Armed with a revolutionary algorithm, the male lead embarks on a thrilling, uproarious, and invincible adventure in another world. All AI technology in this story is fictional. Please don't compare it to reality, or you'll be disappointed. Every chapter is a novel in short- —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 City Romance: Partners in Love and War 都市欢喜冤家合伙人 The protagonist, Ma Guoliang, struggles to keep his failing tech company afloat. His newly developed intelligent System wins the favor of the heroine, Ge Rongli, who makes a massive investment. The System’s applications across various fields eventually attract the attention of extraterrestrial beings. Ma Guoliang and his heroines join forces to fight back, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of success. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Understanding the Four Pillars: A Guidebook to Your Life 看懂四柱八字：解读人生说明书 Understanding the Four Pillars of Destiny: A Guide to Decoding Life is a practical guide rooted in traditional Chinese destiny studies and enriched with modern psychology and life wisdom. In clear, accessible language, the book systematically breaks down the core logic of the Four Pillars: the arrangement and combination of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the generating and overcoming cycles of the Five Elements, and the interactions among the Ten Gods. It reveals the interplay of patte 99Reads—Score111Shelves
- 8 The Book of Changes: 100 Hexagrams 100卦易经 Derive 100 hexagrams from the I Ching, expanding from eight trigrams to ten and from six lines to ten. Combine the ten hexagrams in every possible way to form 100 hexagrams, each with ten lines, for a total of 1,000 lines. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 An In-Depth Guide to Six-Line Divination 六爻知识详解 My new work is here! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 70Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 A Master of Bazi Destiny Reading: In-Depth Q&A 八字命理传承人，深度问答 The moment you open the first chapter of this book, you begin to glimpse the course of your life. Knowing your fate is the first step to changing it for the better. What is the Eight Characters birth chart? It’s simple: the moment we are born is recorded using the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches passed down by our ancestors. Which moment? The moment you leave your mother’s womb, your umbilical cord is cut, and you breathe the breath of heaven and earth with your own lungs for the first time. 91Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 A Layer-by-Layer Guide to the Chinese Compass 中国罗盘逐层详解 In China, a wife who “can cook in the kitchen and host guests in the living room” is praised as an ideal spouse. Feng shui masters fall into two camps: practitioners and academics. Those who can talk but not do are simply leading their students astray! More than twenty years ago, the author traveled to Ganzhou, Jiangxi, to study under Li Dingxin, a Chinese feng shui master. After decades in the feng shui profession, the author has taught classes and written books, as well as taken apprentices in 1.6kReads6.7Score492Shelves
- 12 An Introduction to Bazi 八字入门 Anyone learning a skill needs a solid foundation, and Bazi fate analysis is no exception. Its fundamentals consist of two parts: basic concepts and foundational knowledge. Any introductory Bazi course should cover both. How long does it usually take to get started with Bazi? If you can study diligently for an hour every day, you can reach an introductory level in three months. Yet over the years, I’ve met many enthusiasts and found that most never get past the basics. Some have studied on their 25Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 My HR Career Makes No Sense 我的HR生涯不科学 [A practical novel about feng shui and Chinese fortune-telling] Chen Guan never imagined that the profound teachings of Wang Yangming’s doctrine of the unity of knowledge and action concealed mystical techniques for communicating with heaven and earth. Feng shui, geomancy, fate-reading, and physiognomy all become weapons in his hands. Beneath the calm surface of campus life, undercurrents surge: a lost “Imprint of Mental Strength,” a secret water-control plan spanning the Ming and Qing dynasties 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 A Complete Guide to the Four Pillars of Destiny 四柱真诀通解 The Truth About Life What is the meaning of life? What is the value of living? Surely these are questions everyone wants answered. Why are we born, and why do we die? Life takes us through many stages. When the road is smooth, life is blessed; when it is rough, life brings misfortune. So even a wonderful life is filled with worries, helplessness, and pain. Why must it be this way? What is the truth about life? I’ve been practicing divination for many years and have published several books. Yet m 85Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 Chinese Feng Shui for Beginners 零基础学习中国风水学 I'll be compiling many books, including The Golden Lock and Jade Pass Classic (Feng Shui for the Dead), the Boshan Treatise, the Treatise on the Subtle Manifestations, and the Treatise on Urging Officials. As long as readers enjoy them, I'll keep working through the books one by one. Feng Shui isn't really hard to learn, and you don't need to be intimidated by those so-called masters who wander around with a compass, scamming people. Don't believe everything you see in online videos where people 101Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 The Legendary Diviner 神算传奇 The protagonist, Ma Guodong, was born in the 1940s and made his living reading faces and telling fortunes. No one knows who taught him, but thanks to his many true-to-life cases, people call him the Divine Fortune-Teller. Wang Qian, Niu Miao, Ran Ying, Shi Ping, Li Hui, Zhao Yan, Li Ting, Ge Li, Lu Ying, Wang Yan, Liu Li, and Qian Fang are all captivated by his charm and follow him without fail. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 A Critical Look at Bazi Astrology 八字命理评点 If you're interested in Bazi, this book is for you. It takes you from the basics to more advanced material, helping you understand a person's marriage, career, wealth, and children's fortunes step by step. It's also an entry point for students of Chinese metaphysics who want to learn Bazi, and a guide to improving your Bazi skills. 306Reads6.7Score100Shelves
- 18 Unraveling Mysteries with Qimen 奇门断事 From bodies burned in an old mansion and antique paintings in a library to fake property deeds used in scams and ancient tombs that devour their visitors, one baffling case after another emerges. With Master Chen Jiu on the scene, the mysteries are untangled using the arts of Qimen. The clues begin to fall into place… 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 A Beginner's Guide to Liuyao Divination 六爻预测基础入门 A practical, hands-on Six Lines divination manual. This book explains the fundamental principles of Six Lines divination in a clear, accessible, and systematic way: from yin and yang, the Five Elements, the Heavenly Stems, and Earthly Branches to the symbols of the Eight Trigrams and sixty-four hexagrams; from the steps for casting and setting up a hexagram to the key techniques for interpreting it, including the “Self and Other” lines and “useful spirit.” With clear diagrams and examples, it he 78Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 Four Pillars of Destiny: From Beginner to Expert 四柱从入门到精通 This is a practical book designed specifically for beginner and intermediate students of Chinese metaphysics. Following a step-by-step learning path, it begins with fundamental theories such as yin-yang and the Five Elements, and the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. It then examines core concepts including the Ten Gods, chart structures, and useful gods. Combining analyses of major luck cycles and annual fortunes, readings of destiny across different aspects of life, and a wealth of modern c 640Reads6.8Score113Shelves
- 21 Eight Characters, Simplified 八字精简 A concise, easy-to-understand guide to the Four Pillars of Destiny, explaining how to quickly get started with the system. As the Ninth Fortune Cycle begins, traditional Chinese studies are set to flourish. More and more people believe in the Four Pillars, and science ends where the metaphysical begins 324Reads6.6Score103Shelves
- 22 The Path of Destiny 命理之路 By chance, Jia Ming, who was interested in the art of predicting the future through the Book of Changes, embarked on a journey of exploration of his own. After years of uncertainty, a twist of fate brought him a renowned master. With his master's guidance and his own efforts, he gradually grew from a complete novice in the study of the Changes into a practitioner who had just begun to grasp its principles... 1.6kReads7.0Score531Shelves
- 23 A Handbook of Feng Shui, Destiny, and Fortune 风水命理运势手册 [A beginner's guide to feng shui, requiring no prior knowledge]. After reading it, life will no longer feel so confusing. How can you put feng shui's energy to work for yourself? What are the principles and rules behind feng shui? How can you tell a genuine master from a fraud? Can feng shui really change your luck and bring you good fortune? What is each person's destiny? 2.3kReads7.1Score259Shelves
- 24 The Mystical Art of Changing Your Fate 玄学改命法 [A modern guide to metaphysical practice and techniques for changing your fate] [Combines Four Pillars of Destiny, fortune-telling, face reading, feng shui, Daoist medicine, spirit-medium practices, and more] [Packed with practical knowledge and hands-on experience] [Reinterprets millennia-old wisdom through physics and psychology] [Helps you recognize patterns in everyday life and improve your fortunes] My name is Shen Runsheng. I was a science-minded man who believed in rationality, but after 14Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 25 A Practical Guide to the Eight Characters' Divine Stars 八字神煞实用大全 The Complete Guide to Astrological Spirits offers a detailed account of 54 commonly used astrological spirits, including the Heavenly Nobleman, Heavenly and Monthly Virtue Noblemen, Prosperity Spirit, Traveling Horse, Canopy, Peach Blossom, and Lonely Star and Widowhood. It not only explains how to identify each spirit, using the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the year or day branch, and other reference points, but also covers its defining traits, auspicious or inauspicious nature, and eff 494Reads6.7Score134Shelves
- 26 Four Pillars Astrology 四柱命理学 Four Pillars of Destiny is a classic work on the study of fate, carefully compiled by Mr. Liu Zhihang. With a distinctive philosophical perspective and deep cultural knowledge, he skillfully combines the essence of Four Pillars of Destiny with the wisdom of life, presenting readers with a world of destiny that is both mysterious and rich in philosophy. Mr. Liu Zhihang is a versatile talent with outstanding achievements in music, literature, philosophy, and other fields. He has also conducted in 563Reads—Score105Shelves
- 27 The Eight Characters Fate Master 八字命师 A person’s fate is written in the stars. Read their birth chart, and you can tell their whole life. If you want to turn your life around and become rich, your birth chart matters. A poor nobody who wins the heart of a beautiful, rich woman must have luck in love written in his destiny. Watch me read fortunes and interpret birth charts, seize the right moment, make the most of my advantages, and win people over. A nobody makes a comeback and turns the world upside down... 1.3kReads8.8Score192Shelves
- 28 Learning Plum Blossom Numerology from Scratch 梅花易数零基础学习 A beginner's guide to Plum Blossom Numerology, created especially for newcomers! Forget obscure theory and get straight to the essentials: how to cast a hexagram from scratch, quickly interpret its symbols, and skillfully match the Subject and Object. Every concept comes with hands-on examples, so you can learn by following along. From the basics to simple applications, it's packed with practical information and free of pointless chatter. This guide will help you quickly grasp the fundamentals o 219Reads—Score111Shelves
- 29 The Book of Go for All Under Heaven 天下弈书 This book contains profound wisdom drawn from metaphysics and Chinese classical learning, and should be read with an open heart. [It is recommended that you read Nine Li Demon Lord first, as the stories connect. Of course, you can still enjoy this book without reading it.] The Dharma-ending Age. Morality has fallen into decline, men and women are at odds, and faith has collapsed. Following prophecies left behind by the ancients, people today await the birth of a sage who will save the people fro 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 The Pinnacle of Prediction: A Genius of Urban Forecasting 预测之巅：都市预测学奇人 The male lead, Li Qi, comes from a reclusive family with generations of expertise in the I Ching. Raised in the tradition from childhood, he immerses himself in classical methods of prediction before taking the initiative to study modern forecasting, achieving a perfect fusion of the traditional and the modern. He grows from an inexperienced successor into a master predictor capable of accurately forecasting stock movements and lottery numbers. Along the way, the story features urban power strug 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 The Celestial Observatory: Reborn as the Changing Line 观天局：重生之爻 Five people returned from the Republic of China era, but only one was reborn! One of them has two people hidden inside their body: one in the open, one in the shadows; one wants to live, one is waiting. Lu Zhiwei opened his eyes inside the Suolong Well, his mind full of memories from the Republic of China era. He went down the mountain to attend university and found a feng shui shop called Guantian Studio behind the campus. Its owner was an old man who brewed Pu’er tea that nobody ever drank. L 37Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 Qimen Dunjia: A Detailed Guide to Divination and Prediction 奇门遁甲详解与预测学 The book Detailed Explanation of Qimen Dunjia and the Study of Prediction is a labor of love by Mr. Liu Zhihang. Drawing on the essence of his many years of research into Qimen Dunjia, he lifts the veil on this ancient wisdom with gentle yet profound prose. This book is not only a thorough scholarly work, but also a key to unlocking the wisdom within. Mr. Liu Zhihang has a deep understanding of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and skillfully combines the essence of Qimen Dunjia with the phil 74Reads—Score283Shelves
- 33 The Legacy of Bazi 八字传承 Explore the Profound World of Classical Destiny Studies In the long river of ancient wisdom, the study of destiny shines with a unique light, like a mysterious and radiant star. Today, we sincerely recommend a collection for studying destiny, bringing together several classic works. As a foundational work of Four Pillars destiny studies, Yuan Hai Zi Ping established a precise system of interpretation centered on the day pillar. San Ming Tong Hui draws widely from many sources, a vast treasury 935Reads6.5Score175Shelves
- 34 The Diviner of the Mortal Realm: I Use Liu Ren to Determine the Nation's Fate 凡人卜王，我以六壬定国运 [Metaphysics + Divination + Fortune-Telling + Reading Heaven’s Secrets + National Destiny + Technical] [A hard-edged epic metaphysical novel: the only contemporary work built on the true Liu Ren system, fueled by power struggles among mortals, and animated by questions of fate] [No transmigration, no golden finger. Just a left hand, a divination board, and a blood-soaked path to uncovering heaven’s secrets as a mortal] At eighteen, Yan Jidao searched for lost cats on the street and helped people 163Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 The Art of Reading Faces 相字 Chinese characters are the most beautiful writing system in the world, and the most delightful for telling stories. As Chinese people, we’re all familiar with the thousands of characters we use every day. Beyond their literal meanings, have you ever wondered if each character might hold other meanings as well? Whether it’s life or death, poverty or wealth, or even a cold case that has remained unsolved for years, I can find the answers through Chinese characters, one by one. Whether you’re skept 4kReads8.8Score578Shelves
- 36 Yuanhai Ziping 渊海子平 Xu Ziping, a fortune-teller also known as Xu Ziyi, was from the Northern Song dynasty. Little is known about his life, though legend says he lived in seclusion on Mount Hua with Chen Tuan at the end of the Five Dynasties period. The Abyssal Sea of Zi Ping is the first relatively complete and systematic work on Four Pillars astrology. It was compiled by Xu Sheng in the Song dynasty, based on the methods used by Xu Ziping, the foremost master of destiny studies at the time. The work is considered 66Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 A Pact Written in the Oracle 卦辞为契 Using divination verses as their covenant and the Book of Changes as its foundation, this story recounts the astonishing cycles of rebirth and the many lives and origins of Su Wan and Wen Jingran. Bound by their covenant of divination verses, they make a promise to meet in the next life and spend several lifetimes searching for each other… 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 My Dad Is Huang Daxian 我爹黄大仙 The unlucky Lin Xiaofan encounters a weasel seeking a title, but refuses to play along. He insists that the creature is both his biological father and the Supreme Old Lord descended to the mortal world. The weasel only wanted to be called a “minor immortal,” but somehow ends up with a son he never asked for and the staggering blame for the Supreme Old Lord’s tribulation. From mutual dislike to a deep father-son bond, the man and beast join forces to make their way in the world with their “unorth 65Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 Grand Feng Shui Master Yang Yunsong 风水大宗师杨筠松 [Feng Shui + geomancy + geomantic arts + Feng Shui masters + Feng Shui taboos and how to overcome them + metaphysics, mystical arts, fortune-telling, divination, geomancy, changing your fate and fortune + no transmigration, no livestreaming, no female lead] From a powerful Imperial Preceptor who could command the wind and rain to an immortal who helped the poor, Yang Yunsong, also known as Yang Jiupin and Yang Yi, and honored by later generations as Master Yang, was a true “rule-breaker” in the 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 The Secret Arts of Chinese Feng Shui and Divination 华夏绝学堪舆术数 The ancient arts of Huaxia: the I Ching and Bagua, yin-yang arts and divination. Every article is based on practical experience, with the aim of reviving Huaxia culture. Along the way, I'll share many details and secrets. Don't use them to commit evil, or Heaven will punish you. Good done without ulterior motives will be rewarded; evil done with intent will be punished. 51Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 Even Without Money, I Can Still Cultivate Successfully 没钱的我也一样修行有成 True cultivation doesn't require money. In fact, the more you cultivate, the wealthier you become. This is a feng shui novel based on my own experience. After suffering for over a decade from an illness no major hospital could cure and sinking hundreds of thousands into debt, I finally woke up. I used what I had learned to turn my life around. Now I have enough wealth to live comfortably, own three small businesses, and enjoy a happy, fulfilling life. The story explores the Four Pillars of Desti —Reads—Score108Shelves
- 42 Immortal Traces at the Edge of the World 仙迹天涯 During the great human-mind rescue, Zuo Fuzi angered the three evil emperors: Chi Ya, Hei Ya, and Huang Ya. The three evil emperors ordered the three Calamity Demons, Jia Gao, Shang Jian, and Kong Sui, to search Princess Zhuhongyun’s residence. Zuo Fuzi narrowly escaped capture. With no other choice, Zuo Fuzi sought help from Emperor Zhu Dan of Nanhengyue. Taking the alias Huaimengyuan, Zuo Fuzi found shelter at the Lieju Camp in Chixia City. Cheng Ping moved eight of Zuo Fuzi’s nine life pouche —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 Strange Tales from Guangxi: Geomancy Notes with My Partner 桂地异闻实录：与搭档的堪舆笔记 (The author has abandoned this book. Please check out the new book, A Feng Shui Apprentice’s Real-Life Journal: Everything I Tell Is True.) [This story is fictional. Please do not take it as fact!] Practical feng shui field notes + local sights and stories from Guangxi + folk beliefs and taboos + the warmth and harshness of everyday life. This book does not chase the bizarre or play up the terrifying. It records only authentic local customs. As an apprentice, I walk the streets and countryside w 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 Learn Bazi Astrology from Scratch 零基础学习八字命理 Getting started with Four Pillars destiny analysis isn't difficult. It's like learning math: first, you get to know the numbers and formulas. Begin by memorizing the basic symbols, such as the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches and the generating and overcoming cycles of the Five Elements. They are like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in math. Next, understand how to construct a Four Pillars chart, converting a birth date into the four pillars. This is like carefully reading 4.5kReads8.6Score984Shelves
- 45 Folk Mysticism: How to Get Rich and Boost Your Luck 民俗玄学让你发财让你运势旺 This book is a feel-good power fantasy. Just reading it will help you avoid many wrong turns, make a lot of money quickly, and understand how the world works. Even if you are a student, reading it will help you make a good plan for your future. After reading this book, you will feel absolutely exhilarated, exhilarated... 551Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 Fortune-Telling 算卦 Fortune-Telling 68Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 Twenty Years of Walking Between Yin and Yang: A Memoir 二十年走阴串阳回忆录 [The Great Six Ren, Qimen Dunjia, Four Pillars of Destiny, Xuan Kong Flying Stars, Jin Suo Yu Guan, folk witchcraft, Southeast Asian black magic...] And much more: an abundance of divination arts and folk culture, all knowledge you can learn at a glance and put into practice right away. A wealth of practical information! Zhao Jun graduated straight into unemployment. Then, reeling from the double blow of losing his job and his girlfriend, he encountered something that even he, a staunch material 59Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 The Collection of Qing Wu 青乌集 [Life + Everyday Knowledge + Feng Shui and Divination + Society and Culture] Since ancient times, human life has been inseparable from the home. A residence is where family members gather, where people rest after returning from work, and a haven for carrying on the family line, raising children, and sharing the joys of family life. A home's orientation, shape, layout, colors, and surroundings all affect the physical health, mental state, character, and psychology of its residents. Therefore, whe 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Zeng Shiqiang Explains the I Ching 曾仕强讲易经 A text version of Professor Zeng Shiqiang's video lectures on the I Ching. After years of studying the I Ching, Professor Zeng hoped to use it to save the world. As a student of Professor Zeng, I am publishing transcripts of his videos to promote the I Ching. The text is transcribed from Professor Zeng Shiqiang's video lectures on the I Ching. 15.9kReads8.0Score3.5kShelves
- 50 Free Public Course on Zi Wei Dou Shu 紫微斗数免费公开课 Zi Wei Dou Shu is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. China has a long and splendid history spanning 5,000 years, along with a rich and well-developed cultural tradition. Our ancestors taught us to approach things objectively, observe the world keenly, and experience the true meaning of life. This course will quickly introduce you to Zi Wei Dou Shu, helping you better understand the world, yourself, and life. —Reads—Score—Shelves
