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BaZi · Introductory

So, what the heck is BaZi? (八字)

Have you always been interested in Chinese astrology but don't know where to start? This course is absolutely perfect for you. Take your first step into the realm of Chinese metaphysics and discover the ancient wisdom of BaZi for yourself.

4 modules16 lessonsLifetime access

  • What BaZi is — and what it is not.
  • Why the annual zodiac forecast goes against every rule of BaZi theory.
  • Why a chart needs your birth details, and what it can tell you once it has them.
  • How BaZi (八字) is used in practice, with examples.
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Course artwork
A BaZi chart: the four pillars and their Ten GodsThe natal chart of the course's example — the year pillar 己亥, the month pillar 丁卯, the day pillar 丙辰 and the hour pillar 丁酉 — each with its Heavenly Stem, its Earthly Branch, its Ten God and the stems hidden inside the branch, and below them the first four Ten-Year Elemental Phases: 丙寅, 乙丑, 甲子 and 癸亥.四柱 · The Four Pillars日主 丙 · Yang FireYear年柱傷官己亥壬七殺甲偏印Month月柱劫財丁卯乙正印Day日柱日主丙辰戊食神乙正印癸正官Hour時柱劫財丁酉辛正財天干地支藏干大運 · Ten-Year Elemental Phasesfrom age 44丙寅14乙丑24甲子34癸亥
The four pillars, eight characters — the chart this course teaches you to read.

The Technique

A person's birth, written as eight characters.

BaZi (八字) is a Chinese system of fate analysis built on a person's birth data. The year, month, day and hour are written as four pillars, each a Heavenly Stem and an Earthly Branch — the eight characters the system is named for — and the chart those pillars make is what this course teaches you to begin reading.

  • What BaZi is, where it came from, and how it differs from the other Chinese astrologies.
  • Yin-Yang and the Five Elements (五行) as the chart's vocabulary, and your birth day as its Day Master (日主).
  • The four pillars taken one at a time, and why a single Year Branch read alone is not a chart.
  • What a chart is actually consulted for: character, relationships, business, health and career.

Why Learn It

Annual zodiac forecasts are not BaZi.

BaZi (八字), literally meaning "Eight Characters," is a traditional Chinese system for analysing destiny, also widely known as the "Four Pillars of Destiny." It uses a person's birth details to create a unique chart, and this chart can tell you more than you realise.

  • What BaZi is — and is not

    A plain-English account of the system, and of the forecasts that borrow its name without its method.

  • The annual forecast trap

    You do not read a chart from the Year Branch alone. That disregards more than 75% of it.

  • The ten-year phase

    Annual zodiac forecasts disregard even the 10-Year Phase (大运) — so they cannot be about you.

  • Your own chart

    Built from your birth details, read for character, relationships and wealth capacity.

  • The logic, shown

    The why and the how behind every insight is fully explained — every claim tested against precedent, not modern opinion.

  • The classics

    A curriculum built faithfully from the original Chinese texts, not from watered-down modern interpretations.

The curriculum

4 modules · 16 lessons

  1. Introduction to Chinese Astrology3 lessons
    1. Understanding Chinese Astrology
    2. History and Evolution of Chinese Astrology
    3. The Different Types of Chinese Astrology
  2. Understanding BaZi (八字)5 lessons
    1. BaZi In The Layperson's Eyes
    2. The Annual Zodiac Forecast Scam
    3. Blatant Mistakes & 'Practitioners' Not Knowing What They're Doing
    4. How A Proper Forecast Is Done
    5. Think Critically & Questions To Ask Yourself
  3. Practical Application of BaZi7 lessons
    1. The Breakdown of a BaZi Chart
    2. What can BaZi be used for?
    3. Character Analysis
    4. Is it a good idea to marry this person?
    5. Should you start a business?
    6. Health & Pregnancy
    7. When will you fall sick?
  4. Parting Words1 lesson
    1. Conclusion

What's included

  • 16 lessons in 4 modules
  • Lifetime access
  • Online, at your own pace
Sean Chan walking down the stone steps of a Chinese temple, past red timber railings and lanterns

Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Sean.

Hello there! My name is Sean. You may or may not have heard of me, but that doesn't matter. If you've seen me on my media features, hello again! If not, welcome! I hope you spend a bit of time to get to know me.

I hope you'll enjoy the story of my journey, what I'm striving to achieve, and how I'm dedicated to bringing a fresh perspective to this industry that is largely unregulated and benefits at the expense of the misguided public.

If you're new to astrology, I hope my life story can show you why this ancient art should still be respected, and the good it can achieve when done properly.

Read my story
  • 10,000+professional readings
  • 15years of practice

As featured in

  • CNA
  • South China Morning Post
  • Harper's Bazaar
  • Lianhe Zaobao
  • Rice Media
  • T Singapore, The New York Times Style Magazine
  • Our Grandfather Story
  • HeyKaki
  • ZULA

Have questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is designed for individuals who have always been curious about BaZi but have never had a reliable source of understanding what it is and how it works. It is perfect for beginners.

  • What will I learn in this course?

    This course focuses on the essential fundamentals and core basics of BaZi. It is designed to give you a solid grounding in the theory and logic behind the system.

    Please note that this curriculum does not cover the full, advanced deciphering of a chart. If your goal is to master the art of professional chart deciphering and deep analysis, the BaZi Masterclass is the complete experience.

  • What makes this course different from others?

    I am a battle-tested practitioner with 10+ years of experience in live consultations. As a leading practitioner in Asia, I have dedicated my life to improving an industry that has long benefited from its lack of regulation — at society's expense.

    I'm unlike other 'practitioners' who learned from a watered-down course and immediately started giving lessons themselves. Take some time to read my story and understand my philosophies and journey.

  • Where is the course held?

    This is an online self-study module on masterSeanChan's Academy of Astrology & Feng Shui. It works in any browser on your phone, tablet or computer, with no app needed.

  • Will I have lifetime access?

    Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course. In the extremely unlikely scenario that the school has to shut down, you will be informed in advance.

    The curriculum will also be periodically updated with additional content to benefit both new and returning students.

Enrolment

If you've always been curious, why not jump onboard?

I've been a practitioner for a while now and am an extremely active one, giving consultations every single day. My focus for the past 10+ years has always been to provide accurate readings to clients, but I've finally decided to put a lot more effort into educating the public, which has led to the birth and revamp of this academy. If you've always been curious about Chinese astrology, why I am so against annual zodiac forecasts, and why my industry is the way it is, this course is where it starts.

  • Every module and lesson of the course, opened in full
  • Secure checkout, with access opening on payment
  • Self-paced, in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer

BaZi 「八字」 Introductory Course - For Everyone New To Chinese Astrology

4 modules · 16 lessons · lifetime access

  • Pay in full$168.00 USD one-time payment
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