Many whom have had the chance to learn Zi Wei Dou Shu astrology commented that it is far easier to pick up than Ba Zi, and definitely easier to conduct analysis. Twelve palaces showing the different aspects of life, one can easily zoom in and decipher events and outcomes with a fair degree of accuracy. It is true to a certain extent; I would say it's 易学难精 - indeed it is easy to learn but definitely very hard to be good at it.
Today I wish to share some of my learning insights. Yes - I'm still learning, and I continue to be fascinated by this highly accurate and complex system. I have lost count of the instances that I pause in the middle of reading and analysis to express my admiration for the great masters before me who devised and perfected the system. Indeed, this is a system that we Chinese can be extremely proud of!
1. Learn and analyze Zi Wei Dou Shu relative to the environment and current circumstances.
2. Nothing is absolute in this world. Take note of the scientific and medical advances of the modern era.
3. Be orderly and process-oriented in your analysis - this goes a long way.
4. Learning just the characteristics of the star makes you a one-trick pony, perhaps good for a few attempts.
5. Take a middle path in your reliance on auto-generated charts; do learn how to plot charts manually.
6. Don't get caught by the school branding, clans, lineage. Go verify and use what works best.
7. Use your (controlled) imagination and logical deduction in chart analysis.
8. Practice, practice, practice! Never be afraid to make mistakes. True masters make the most mistakes!
Wish to stress that these are my learning insights, and I'm a great distance from calling myself accomplished in this field, hence I'm virtually certain that I have missed out many great points in order to be good in the skills. I had the good fortune to have learnt from two great masters whom I'm grateful to for imparting their knowledge to me. The learning journey goes on..........
