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Understanding Bazi

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October 2, 20257 min read

Special Structures: When Charts Break the Normal Rules 特殊格局

Special structures (特殊格局) can be useful in advanced Bazi work, but they are often over-applied when basic chart balance has not been checked first.

September 29, 20256 min read

A follower structure (从格) describes a chart that works by moving with a dominant force rather than trying to balance it in the usual way.

September 26, 20253 min read

Transformation structures (化格) require strict conditions, so they should be handled carefully instead of declared from one combination alone.

September 23, 20253 min read

Direct Officer structure (正官格) emphasises order, responsibility, reputation, and the ability to work well with clear standards.

September 20, 20252 min read

Seven Killings structure (七杀格) carries intense pressure and competitive force, which becomes useful when disciplined and properly supported.

September 17, 20254 min read

Wealth structure (财格) focuses on opportunity, management, tangible value, and the responsibilities that come with handling resources.

September 14, 20254 min read

Resource structure (印格) emphasises learning, protection, support, credentials, and the inner foundation a person uses to meet life.

September 11, 20254 min read

Output structure (食伤格) emphasises expression, production, craft, communication, and the ability to turn capacity into visible work.

September 8, 20252 min read

Eating God producing Wealth (食神生财) describes skill, expression, and usefulness turning into practical opportunity or income.

September 5, 20253 min read

Hurting Officer seeing Officer (伤官见官) is often discussed as conflict with authority, but in real life it needs careful context and maturity.

September 2, 20253 min read

Officer and Resource together (官印相生) can describe responsibility supported by learning, care, credentials, or a stable inner foundation.

August 30, 20252 min read

Wealth supporting Officer (财生官) can show resources, management, and practical responsibility feeding into status, leadership, or authority.

August 27, 20253 min read

Resource controlling Output (印克食伤) can describe learning, restraint, or protection shaping how a person's talent is expressed.