Chinese Astrology goes by the name of Zi Wei Dou Shu, and many astrologers in China use this method. It may not have the popularity of Ba Zi, but what it does have is a way of showing insight to a persons characteristics as well as their true potential and luck they will have in life, so that they can use it to make an informed choice of their next step. This article should answer questions reguarding what is Zi Wei.

People who use Ba Zi, use the date as well as time of a persons birth and then segregates it into four pillars which each have an earthly branch as well as having a heavenly stem. Then what the astrologer will do is look at the combination of the branches and stems so that they can get an idea of the persons true character as well as what they will be able to achieve in their lifetime. The way Zi Wei Dou Shu differs from this is that the Chinese lunar age and of course, date they are born as well as the time are then expressed into a model which will be made up from palaces as well as stems and branches, as well as more than 100 stars.

Precisely 12 palaces are arranged in a matrix that is 4x4. The palaces represent different things, for example one represents yourself, another any brothers and sisters you may have, the next your partner, or possible partners and the other palaces each represent ho much money you have or may have, your health, if you are destined to travel, your friends, your career, property that you own, your mental state and of course the last but not least the parent palaces. Each of the palaces have a branch and a heavenly stem that represent the time frame, and the palaces also each contain stars, of which the amount can vary from 18 up to 114, this will depend on your school of practice.

The names of the two schools of practice are Ze Wei Dou Shu and also the school of four changes.

Although they may at first glance seem the same the main difference between the two is that the three harmony school has a lot more importance when it comes to the stars that reside in each palace as well as the combination they have in relation to the other stars in different palaces. The school of the four forces emphasis more on the forces of which there are 4 that are within each palace. The four force school interferes less with stars of lesser value. Within this school the stars used are usually between 18 and 30.

Each system has both strengths as well as weaknesses, but to knowledgeable experienced astrologer a lot of things about a person are able to be revealed. Not only will they be able to tell about the personality of the person, they will also be able to tell other things such as people close to them, how much they will travel and the mental health also as well as many other possible traits for the future.

The luck that a person could get over their lifetime can be narrowed down to within a given year or decade which shows the accuracy rate than just being a general reading.

Being able to give readings is an art that can only be learned over many years, it would take even someone who has an experienced tutor years to get the hang of all the readings and of course what each represents.