Zi Wei Dou Shu (紫微斗数)  Masterclass: 
Astrology For Kings

Ever wondered what the stars you were born under truly reveal? Zi Wei Dou Shu — exalted as 「帝王学」, the Emperor's Science, and 「天下第一神術」。

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✦ Complimentary ZWDS Chart Commentary. Identify your chart structure, strengths, and weaknesses worth USD$488

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Zi Wei Dou Shu 「紫微斗数」 Masterclass

Stop guessing and start navigating. In this comprehensive masterclass, we strip away the complexity of the Emperor Star astrology to give you a clear, actionable map of your life. Whether you’re looking to optimise your career path, understand your karmic relationships, or time your biggest life moves, you’ll learn how to read your 12 palaces with precision.

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The Most Advanced Form of Chinese Astrology

  • The "Emperor’s Stargazing": Often referred to as the "Purple Star Astrology," this system was historically the exclusive privilege of the Imperial Court, used to govern the empire and select officials. Unlike more common folk methods, ZWDS is renowned for its sophisticated structure and precision, offering a high-level, "bird's-eye view" of an individual's destiny.

  • The 12 Palaces of Life: Zi Wei Dou Shu maps a person's life into 12 distinct "Palaces" (宫位) based on their birth time. These palaces cover every critical aspect of human existence - including Self, Wealth, Career, Spouse, Health, and Property. This compartmentalisation allows for an incredibly detailed analysis of specific life areas rather than just general personality traits.

  • A Complex Constellation of Archetypes: Unlike Western astrology, which uses physical planets, ZWDS utilises a system of "virtual stars" or mathematical points (over 100 in advanced readings). Each star represents a specific archetype, energy, or karmic influence. When these stars land in specific palaces, they tell a unique story about how that area of your life will unfold.

  • Dynamic Luck Cycles & Timing: One of the most powerful features of ZWDS is its ability to forecast detailed events and their root causes. It doesn't just describe who you are; it predicts when events are likely to happen. By analysing 10-Year Luck Phases (Decades) and Annual (Yearly) Cycles, practitioners can guide clients on when to push forward in business, when to retreat, and how to navigate the changing tides of their fortune. 

師 · Your Instructor

Meet Sean Chan

Practitioner. Educator. The standard-bearer for a new era of Chinese metaphysics.

Sean Chan — Chinese Metaphysics Practitioner
Sean Chan
嶦孝顏
15+ Years of Practice
8,500+ Clients Served
4 Disciplines Mastered

Sean Chan 嶦孝顏 was born in Taiwan and raised in Singapore. A graduate of NUS Business School and the University Scholars Programme, his entry into Chinese metaphysics was not by design — it began at 18, with a book on Chinese astrology left lying around the house, and deepened into a lifelong vocation.

With over 15 years of practice and more than 8,500 clients served across the world, Sean specialises in BaZi, Zi Wei Dou Shu, Qi Men Dun Jia, and Feng Shui — deploying all four disciplines simultaneously during consultations to deliver readings of uncommon depth and precision.

"I don't believe in selling charms or telling clients what they want to hear. My job is to give you the clearest possible picture of where you are, where you're headed — and what you can actually do about it."

Sean has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Channel NewsAsia, Lianhe Zaobao, The Straits Times, and Rice Media. He is known in the industry for his refusal to commodify metaphysics — no lucky ornaments, no upsells, no fear-mongering. What you get is rigorous classical analysis translated into actionable modern guidance.

This Masterclass distils over a decade of live consultation experience into the most comprehensive English-language Zi Wei Dou Shu course available — built not to make you dependent on a teacher, but to make you independent as a practitioner.

Zi Wei Dou Shu 紫微斗数 BaZi 八字 Qi Men Dun Jia 奇门遁甲 Feng Shui 风水 Date Selection 择日 Western Astrology
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What You'll Learn

  1. Master the fundamental architecture of the chart to see how the 12 Life Palaces organise and influence every aspect of your reality.

  2. Decode the archetypal meanings of the 14 Major Stars to uncover deep insights into personality, potential, and behavioural motivations.

  3. Acquire the essential interpretive techniques needed to synthesise star combinations and assess the quality of critical life sectors such as wealth and career.

  4. Learn to identify and analyse the 10-Year Luck Cycles to forecast major life trends and pinpoint strategic timing for future decisions using the Four Transformer stars (四化).

道 · The Way

What Sets Us Apart?

義

Our Values

義 · Righteousness & Integrity

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    Autonomy Equip you with a strategy so you don't need a master forever.
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    Scholar's Rigour Every claim tested against historical precedent, not modern opinion.
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    Feudal Classics Curriculum built faithfully from original Chinese texts.
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    Radical Transparency The why and how behind every insight is fully explained.
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    Guidance Dedicated forums to question, reflect, and grow with peers.
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    Exceptional Value One price. Everything included. No hidden tiers.
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The Industry "Norm"

患 · The Pitfalls to Avoid

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    Certification Mills "Practitioners" certified in 3 days who become teachers overnight.
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    No Logic Explained "Trust me, I'm the Master." — Zero accountability.
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    The Upsell Trap Exclusive "Inner Circle" memberships costing $30,000 a year.
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    Expensive & Shallow Tiered courses that cost 5× more yet deliver far less.
學 · The Full Curriculum

Everything You Will Master

A complete journey from first principles to advanced practitioner — nothing held back, nothing left out.

20 Modules
90+ Lessons
3 Skill Levels
∞ Lifetime Access
[IMPT] Chinese New Year 2026 Message
About The English Names Of The Stars
An Important Reminder — Ethics and Responsibility in Zi Wei Dou Shu
Some Rules For This School & Online Courses
History Of Zi Wei Dou Shu
Why Is Zi Wei Dou Shu (紫微斗数) Seemingly More Popular?
Not Just About Forecasting And Predicting The Future
Plotting The Chart
The 12 Palaces Or Houses
The Stars In Zi Wei Dou Shu
Outward Facing Palaces
Inward Facing Houses
Life Palace (命宫)
Siblings Palace (兄弟宫)
The Spouse Palace (夫妻宫)
The Children Palace (子女宫)
The Wealth Palace (财帛宫)
The Illness / Health Palace (疾厄宫)
The Travel / Migration Palace (迁移宫)
The Servants / Friends Palace (奴仆宫 / 仆役宫)
The Career Palace (官禄宫)
The Property / Real Estate Palace (田宅宫)
The Fortune and Virtue Palace (福德宫)
The Parents Palace (父母宫)
甲級星 (Jia Grade Stars) — The Board of Directors / The Royalty
乙級星 (Yi Grade Stars) — The Senior Managers / The Ministers
丙級星 (Bing Grade Stars) — The Department Heads / The Officials
丁級星 (Ding Grade Stars) — The Team Leaders / The Attendants
戊級星 (Wu Grade Stars) — The Interns / The General Populace
The 六煞 (Liù Shā) and 四化 (Sì Huà) — How They Work Together
Closer Look At Jia Level Stars (甲级星)
The Emperor Star — 紫微 (Zǐ Wēi)
The Strategist — 天机 (Tiān Jī)
The Sun — 太陽 (Tài Yáng)
The General & Finance Minister — 武曲 (Wǔ Qū)
"Star of Blessings" or "The Child Star" — 天同 (Tiān Tóng)
"The Judge," "The Politician," "The Courtesan" — 廉貞 (Lián Zhēn)
"The Treasury," "The Duke," or "The Southern Emperor" — 天府 (Tiān Fǔ)
The Moon — 太陰 (Tài Yīn)
"The Greedy Wolf" — 貪狼 (Tān Láng)
"The Great Gate" — 巨門 (Jù Mén)
"The Minister" or "The Seal" — 天相 (Tiān Xiāng)
"The Heavenly Sage" — 天梁 (Tiān Liáng)
"The Seven Killings" — 七殺 (Qī Shā)
"The Army Breaker" or "The Pioneer" — 破軍 (Pò Jūn)
Left & Right Deputy (左辅右弼)
Wen Chang (文昌) and Wen Qu (文曲)
Tian Kui (天魁) and Tian Yue (天鉞)
Lu Cun (祿存) and Tian Ma (天馬)
Lessons for this module are being prepared and will be released shortly.
The Weapons: Qing Yang (擎羊) & Tuo Luo (陀罗)
The Fires: Huo Xing (火星) and Ling Xing (铃星)
The Voids: Di Kong (地空) & Di Jie (地劫)
Chart Structures
Auspicious Chart Structures
Inauspicious Chart Structures
The Levels of Star Brightness
Four Transformers (四化)
Zi Wei Dou Shu's Flying Stars
Self-Transformation (自化)
The Core Framework — Fate [命] vs. Luck [運]
The Three Plates — Heaven, Earth, and Man
The Chronology of Focus — The Three Life Stages
Advanced Forecasting — Timing and Intensity
Derived Houses — 宫为转换
The He Luo Deduction Method
The Six Lines of the Chart
Detailed Explanation of the Four Transformations [四化]
Basic Methods of Analysis using He Luo Four Transformations (河洛四化分析論斷的基本方法)
Palace Stem Transformations (十二宫干四化) — An Overview
The Phenomena of the Self Palace Stem Transforming into Various Palaces
What Makes a Good Zi Wei Dou Shu Chart?
What Makes a Bad Zi Wei Dou Shu Chart?
The Art of Synthesis — From Static Parts to a Living Story
The Three-Layer Reading Process — Time is Everything
Establishing the Tai Ji (立太極) — The Art of Answering Any Question
Palace Interactions — Uncovering Hidden Relationships
The Dynamic Chart — Activating Time and Predicting Events
The Decade Chart (大限盤) — The Story of a 10-Year Chapter
The Annual Chart (流年盤) — The Events of a Single Year
Activation (引動) — The Moment of Impact
Advanced Techniques — The Secret Sauce of Interpretation
Self-Transformation (自化 — Zì Huà) — A Palace's Internal State
Flying Star Astrology (飛星 — Fēi Xīng) — Palaces in Conversation
Thematic Readings — Creating Your Diagnostic Checklist
The Astrologer's Code — The Ethics of a Reading
The Literal Interpretation Trap
The Black-and-White Fallacy — Unlocking the Power of "Bad" Stars
"Tunnel Vision" Analysis — Breaking the Boundaries of the 12 Palaces
Rigid Fatalism & Ignoring Modern Context — Evolving Your Chart Reading
Misjudging Transformations (Hua) — The Illusion of Absolute Good and Bad
The San He (Three Harmonies) vs The Fei Xing (Flying Star) / Si Hua School
The Solar and Lunar Calendar Debate
Birth Time Rectification
Let Me Know Your Questions
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証 · Student Voices

What Students Say

From complete beginners to seasoned enthusiasts — real words from real students.

What struck me as refreshing was his stand towards transcending one's chart — that nothing can change your BaZi or ZWDS but through your own actions and decisions. During my consultation, he cross-referenced both BaZi and ZWDS to back up his findings. He endeavours to cut through the mysticism that some practitioners use to obscure their inability to give a satisfactory answer. Through this, Sean has helped put some perspective in my life and changed some of my decisions. I became less anxious, and started making near-term plans to align with his advice.

AW
A.W.
BaZi & Zi Wei Dou Shu Consultation

I had my reservations for a while before deciding to contact Sean for a detailed BaZi and Zi Wei Dou Shu reading. Suffice to say, the rest is history. He explains theories and readings in a very practical manner, which makes it easy to relate and understand regardless of your skill level. Sean's advice was accurate, clear and precise — no beating around the bush. I am also considering taking lessons from him. You will not look back, let alone regret.

QW
Q.W.
BaZi & Zi Wei Dou Shu Consultation

I was blown away by his explanation and accuracy about what has happened in our lives. It was like finally, something clicked and a light was turned on after being in the dark for a very long time. He is honest about what metaphysics can do and can't do — and that struck a chord with me. His advice has helped open the channel for closer communication between my husband and I. He emphasises that we should not allow the readings to become a self-fulfilling prophecy, but to transcend the charts through a paradigm and mindset shift.

EO
E.O.
BaZi Compatibility Reading

Sean is a morally upright practitioner who conducts his consultations with integrity. Some practitioners distort the truth to scare you into buying charms — their objective is to line their own pockets. Sean genuinely wants to help, and you can feel it. He gives an in-depth analysis with a mix of technicalities and advice in a modern day context, patiently explaining concepts in layman's terms. He delivers key issues in a constructive manner that is meant to help you gain self-awareness. A consultation can be a vulnerable experience, but you're in good hands.

JC
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BaZi Consultation

Yes, he is accurate. He was able to identify major milestones and events that happened in my life, and what's coming next. I am a research scientist who, based on my understanding of physical science, sees Chinese metaphysics as a wisdom of ancient scholars which got lost in translation in the modern world. It's not the age that matters but the authenticity of the methods and sincerity of the person. Sean reminded me that 八字 can be transcended — and that reframing alone changed how I approach my future.

MW
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BaZi Consultation · Research Scientist

His replies are deep and thoughtful — not the simple one-or-two liner responses I often received from other practitioners. Just his attitude and sincere answering, ensuring that you fully understand, is already worth the money. On the analysis, he is very accurate and — more importantly — he is able to give me a different perspective to think about. He is truly the model practitioner for a new era where classical knowledge is delivered through modern understanding. I will not hesitate to recommend him highly.

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BaZi Consultation
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Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you begin your Zi Wei Dou Shu journey.

This course is ideal for both complete beginners and enthusiasts who know the basics but struggle to connect the dots. It is designed for anyone seeking deeper self-awareness, clarity on their life path, or a practical framework to understand relationships and career potential.

If you want to move beyond generic horoscopes and learn a logical, systematic way to interpret destiny — without needing prior knowledge of Chinese metaphysics or the Chinese language — this course is for you.

This course takes you from the basics of chart structure to confident interpretation. You will master the fundamental "vocabulary" of Zi Wei Dou Shu — including the 12 Palaces and 14 Major Stars — before advancing to dynamic analysis using the 4 Transformations (Si Hua) and the Triangle Method.

By the end, you will have the practical skills to decode personality, identify wealth and career potential, interpret relationships, and forecast life events using 10-Year Luck Cycles.

Not at all — this is actually the ideal starting point. The course was built from the ground up for complete beginners. Master Sean deliberately avoids jargon-heavy, translation-dependent teaching styles. Everything is explained in plain English with clear logic.

By Module 3, most students are already reading their own chart with genuine confidence.

Absolutely. This course is designed to hold your hand from day one. The curriculum is structured progressively — each module builds on the last so nothing feels overwhelming. You also get access to dedicated community forums where Master Sean Chan personally answers questions.

Hundreds of students with zero prior knowledge have completed this course and gone on to read charts confidently. If you ever hit a wall, help is always one post away.

The gap is significant. Budget courses teach you what the stars mean — this course teaches you how to think like a practitioner. You'll learn the advanced Triangle Method, Si Hua (4 Transformations) dynamics, and timing frameworks that most courses never even touch.

Master Sean has 10+ years of live consultation experience and has been featured in major Asian media outlets including Harper's Bazaar and Channel News Asia. This is professional-grade education, not a surface-level overview.

Master Sean is a battle-tested practitioner with 10+ years of experience in live consultations. As a leading practitioner in Asia, he has dedicated his career to raising the standard of Chinese metaphysics education — which has historically benefited from being unregulated, at the expense of students.

This course is built on integrity, real-world application, and a refusal to pad content with fluff. Every lesson earns its place.

Beyond the core curriculum, you get access to a thriving community of fellow students across Asia and beyond. You'll discuss charts, ask questions, and grow alongside like-minded people on the same journey.

Master Sean also hosts occasional live Zoom sessions where you can get direct, real-time answers — something almost no other course at this level offers.

Yes. In addition to the one-time enrolment option, you can spread the cost across 3 monthly payments of USD $488. Both options grant identical access to all course materials, community forums, and future updates — the payment plan simply makes it easier to get started today.

This is an online self-study course hosted on Kajabi. You can learn entirely at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Please download the Kajabi app to participate in the community forums and chat group.

Occasional Zoom meetings are also held so you can ask the instructor questions directly in a live setting.

Yes, you will have lifetime access to all course materials, including any future updates and additions. In the extremely unlikely scenario that the school has to shut down, you will be informed well in advance.

We stand behind the quality of this course completely. If after going through the material you feel it hasn't delivered on its promise, reach out directly and we will make it right.

Master Sean's reputation in the industry has been built on integrity — your satisfaction matters more than a single enrolment.