In metaphysical studies, the potential for wealth is often hidden within specific combinations of one’s Ba Zi (Four Pillars of Destiny). By analyzing the following five key aspects, we can glimpse whether a person possesses the inherent qualities for significant financial prosperity.
1. Is the Wealth Star “Properly Positioned”?
Wealth Energy Accessing the “Portal”:If the “Month Branch” (the zodiac sign of your birth month) is a Wealth Star (Direct Wealth or Indirect Wealth), it is known as “Wealth Energy Accessing the “Portal”.” This indicates powerful innate wealth potential. For example, if the Month Branch is Xu (Earth, Direct Wealth) or Shen (Metal, Indirect Wealth), and it is a favorable element for your chart, it signifies abundant financial resources throughout life.
Case Study: Male Chart: Ren Zi, Bing Wu, Wu Xu, Yi Mao. The Month Pillar Bing Wu (Fire) carries the Indirect Wealth star, powerfully rooted. This individual built a business empire worth hundreds of millions after middle age.
2. Is There Balance Between “Self” and Wealth?
Strong Self with Robust Wealth:If the Day Master is strong (e.g., Jia Wood born in Yin Month) and the Wealth Stars are powerful, it signifies the capacity to bear and acquire great wealth.
Weak Self with Excessive Wealth:If the Day Master is weak but surrounded by many Wealth Stars, support from a luck cycle featuring “Allies” (e.g., a Geng Metal cycle) or “Resource” elements (e.g., a Ji Earth cycle) is needed. Otherwise, excessive wealth becomes a burden, leading to financial strain.
Case Study: Female Chart: Gui Hai, Ren Xu, Ren Shen, Wu Shen. The chart shows heavy wealth but a weak “Self” (Water). She experienced financial losses before age 34 (while in Water luck cycles). Only upon entering Fire and Earth cycles (which support her) did she begin to accumulate assets.
3. Is the “Wealth Treasury” Opened and Closed Appropriately?
Wealth Treasury “Stirred” Brings Fortune:The “Wealth Treasury” is located in the Earthly Branches Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. If this “Treasury” is “stirred” or “opened” by a major luck cycle or a specific year (e.g., a Chen-Xu clash), it often indicates a sudden, significant financial opportunity.
A “Locked” Treasury Creates Struggle:If the inherent “Wealth Treasury” in the birth chart is “punished” or “broken” (e.g., by the Chou-Wei-Xu Triple Punishment), it suggests difficulty in holding onto money.
Case Study: Male Chart: Jia Chen, Jia Xu, Jia Chen, Yi Hai. The Xu (Earth) Wealth Treasury is “stirred” by two Chen (Earth) branches. This configuration led to a pattern where large sums of money would flow in and then out throughout his life.
4. Is the Source of Wealth Sustainable?
Resource Star Feeds the Wealth Star:When the “Resource” Star (symbolizing creativity, output) generates and supports the Wealth Star (e.g., Bing Fire generates Ji Earth), it signifies the ability to build wealth through skill, talent, and innovation.
Officer Star Protects the Wealth:When the “Officer” Star (symbolizing career, discipline) controls the “Competitor” Stars, it indicates a strong ability to protect acquired wealth from competitors or financial leaks.
Case Study: Male Chart: Ji Si, Yi Hai, Geng Chen, Ding Hai. The “Resource” Star (Hai Water) generates the Indirect Wealth Star (Yi Wood). This individual earns tens of millions annually through technical patents.
5. Do the Luck Cycles Activate Wealth?
The Decisive Ten-Year Cycle:The middle-aged luck cycles are crucial. Entering a cycle of Wealth (e.g., Wu Xu), Resource (e.g., Xin You), or supportive Allies (e.g., Bing Wu) often marks a “golden period” for wealth accumulation.
Case Study: Female Chart: Ren Shen, Ren Yin, Ding You, Yi Si. Upon entering the Ji Wei cycle (Earth, her “Resource” star generating wealth) at age 40, her investments in real estate caused her wealth to double.
Summary: The Formula for a Wealthy Destiny
A prosperous destiny requires a combination of “Right Timing, Right Place, and Right Conditions”:
- Innate Potential (Wealth Star properly positioned)
- Personal Capacity (Balance between Self and Wealth)
- Wealth Accumulation Ability (Properly functioning Wealth Treasury)
- Sustainable Source of Income (Support from Resource and Officer Stars)
- Opportunistic Timing (Activation by favorable luck cycles)
Final Thought: Your Bazi chart is the blueprint, but your effort provides the building blocks. Understanding your inherent trends and acting in harmony with them is the true path to financial success.