Section 1 Underlying Logic
Explain the origin, understanding path and basic principles of traditional numerology, and use the black box method as an analogy for understanding complex systems. When learners cannot fully grasp the internal mechanism of the system, they can form a learning attitude of observation, verification and correction through the correspondence between birth information, natal chart structure and real-life experience. It is equipped with self-study "Four Trainings of Liaofan" and related materials of black box method.
Section GoalUnderstand the natal chart as a tool to understand yourself and observe the rhythm of life, and establish a learning attitude that combines awe and verification awareness.
Completion StandardIt can be explained that the purpose of numerology learning is cognition and choice, and the natal chart should not be interpreted as an unchangeable fate.
Section 2 Basic knowledge of numerology
Learn the relationship between yin and yang, five elements, heavenly stems, earthly branches and their development and restraint. These concepts are not only an important part of traditional Chinese philosophy, but also the basic language commonly used by Ziwei Dou Shu, Bazi, Feng Shui and other magic numbers.
Section GoalMaster the basic framework common to all types of magic.
Completion StandardBe able to skillfully identify the attributes of yin and yang, the relationship between the five elements, and the heavenly stems and earthly branches, and establish a language foundation for subsequent readings.
Section 3 Introduction to Ziwei Doushu Palaces and Main Stars
Understand the twelve houses of the natal chart, and understand the basic meanings of the Palace of Fate, Brothers, Spouses, Children, Wealth and Silk Palace, Disaster Palace, Migration Palace, Friendship Palace, Guanlu Palace, Tianzhai Palace, Fortune Palace and Parents Palace; quickly understand the fourteen main stars in the Midheaven, South Dipper and Beidou systems.
Section GoalEstablish the basic coordinate system of the birth chart and understand the structure of the chart.
Completion StandardAble to identify the twelve houses and fourteen main stars, and understand the basic layout of a birth chart.
Beginner ZiWei Star
Starting from getting to know Xingyao, I see my true self and my unfolding destiny
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Beginner ZiWei Star
The moment of birth is like a mark dropped into time and space.
The fourteen main stars enter the twelve palaces, while auspicious and challenging stars and the Four Transformations flow through the chart, revealing the hidden order of personality, relationships, career, wealth, and life cycles.
To study ZiWei Dou Shu is to learn to recognize this Eastern star-and-destiny language and make clearer choices between what can change and what cannot.
Enrollment is arranged directly by email or WhatsApp.
The beginner class will lead students to enter the core world of Ziwei Dou Shu from Yin Yang, Five Elements, Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. You will understand the star nature and brightness of the fourteen main stars, understand how the eight auspicious stars bring help, how the six evil stars form tests, and how the four modernizations promote the flow of desire, power, reputation and persistence in the birth chart. Furthermore, you will learn the secret linkage between the twelve houses, and observe how the heavenly time appears in real life through the passing techniques of the Four Transformations School and the Flying Star School.
The curriculum does not trap people in fatalistic conclusions. The horoscope is first of all a mirror, allowing learners to see what they are good at, where they are easily consumed, and what efforts are more in line with their own talents. When the true self is seen, long-standing self-doubt and inner conflicts have a chance to be loosened. Therefore, learning Ziwei Dou Shu is not only a way to know one's destiny but also a confidant; it is not only a matter of observing the stars, but also a way of learning how to cooperate with one's own destiny.
Course Series Context
ZiWei Star Astrology Series
ZiWei Dou Shu, also called Zi Wei Dou Shu or Zi Wei Star Astrology, is an important branch of traditional Chinese numerology. It builds a personal chart from the year, month, day, and hour of birth, placing fourteen main stars, supporting stars, the Four Transformations (Prosperity, Authority, Reputation, and Obstruction), and twelve palaces on one star chart to observe the connections among personality, relationships, career, wealth, family, and life stages.
The distinctive feature of ZiWei Dou Shu is holistic reading. A single star cannot independently determine a person's destiny. The links among palaces, combinations of stars, brightness, and changes over time jointly shape the judgment. The chart therefore becomes a symbolic map of life through which learners can understand inner motivation and outward choices from multiple dimensions.
After a long transmission, ZiWei Dou Shu has extended from traditional numerology consultation into self-knowledge, psychological observation, relationship communication, team management, environmental choice, and life planning. This series begins with the personality model and gradually enters mental health, Feng Shui, business management, and destiny prediction, allowing learners to build a complete ZiWei Dou Shu analysis system from learning to read one star.
Course Series Context
ZiWei Star Astrology and Numerology
Read the symbolism of the stars, observe the movement of destiny, and find a workable path between timing and human affairs.
Beginner ZiWei Star · Intermediate ZiWei Star · Advanced ZiWei Star in-person study in China
Who This Course Is For
- International learners interested in Chinese astrology, Eastern mysticism, and traditional culture.
- Learners who want to master ZiWei Dou Shu systematically, progressing from the foundations to independent chart reading.
- Learners who have encountered ZiWei Dou Shu but lack structured study of the Four Transformations, star placements, chart compatibility, and timing systems.
- People working in traditional-culture education, numerology consultation, psychological support, management, or cross-cultural communication.
Course Features
- Build a continuous path from Yin and Yang and the Five Elements to the Four Transformations, flying stars, major cycles, annual cycles, and monthly timing.
- Study personality reading, event analysis, chart compatibility, date selection, and real consultation so knowledge can enter practical use.
- Preserve ZiWei Dou Shu's symbolic star language while requiring clear reasoning, real-world verification, and responsible consultation boundaries.
- Read classics including Liaofan's Four Lessons, the Dao De Jing, and the Diamond Sutra to connect numerology with cultivation of the mind.
- Complete advanced study in the setting of traditional Chinese culture through in-person visits and supervised case analysis.
- Establish arithmetic foundation
Understand the yin and yang and the five elements, heavenly stems and earthly branches and their relationship between generation and restraint, and master the basic language used in Ziwei Dou Shu.
- Understand the basics
Identify the twelve houses, the fourteen main stars, the life palace, and the body palace, and understand the basic coordinates of a birth chart.
- Complete interpretation of the main star
Understand the meaning, brightness and mood of the main star, and distinguish the performance of the same main star in different states.
- Determine the four transformations of Jisha
Analyze the influence of the eight auspicious stars, the six evil stars, Hua Lu, Hua Quan, Hua Ke, and Hua Ji on the main stars and palace positions.
- Complete knowledge of others and self
Develop a basic horoscope portrait of yourself or others that includes personality, strengths, relationships, and career tendencies.
- Infer basic time flow
Use the Four Modernizations School and the Flying Star School to observe the annual theme, and verify your judgment with past experiences.
Course Curriculum
Beginner ZiWei Star
Section 4 Complete Maintenance and Star Love
Based on the quick introduction, learn in depth the complete star meanings, personality archetypes, realistic expressions and brightness of the fourteen main stars. Understand how temple, prosperity, gain, profit, peace, and depression can change the expression of the same star. Read the "Tao Te Ching", "Diamond Sutra", etc. to combine the knowledge of stars with the cultivation of mind.
Section GoalImprove the main star from awareness to understanding.
Completion StandardAble to fully interpret the meaning differences of a single main star in different brightness and different palace positions.
Section 5 Eight Lucky Stars, Six Evil Stars and Four Transformation Stars
Systematically study the eight auspicious stars of Zuofu, Youbi, Tiankui, Tianyue, Wenchang, Wenqu, Lucun and Tianma; the six evil stars of Mars, Lingxing, Qingyang, Tuoluo, Dikong and Dijie; and the basic functions of the four transformation stars of Hualu, Huaquan, Huake and Huaji.
Section GoalMaster the key stars that affect the good and bad direction of your natal chart and the intensity of events.
Completion StandardCan judge the beneficial, restraining, amplifying or weakening effect of auspicious and evil stars on the main star and palace.
Section 6 Analysis of the Twelve Houses Linkage
Understand how the people, things and areas of life represented by the twelve houses affect each other, and learn the basic joint reading methods of the three squares, opposite houses and related houses.
Section GoalUpgrade from single house understanding to full reading.
Completion StandardBe able to view the horoscope as a whole system and avoid interpreting a star or house in isolation.
Section 7 Practical Lesson: Complete Ziwei Understanding People and Oneself
Combine the fourteen main stars, the eight auspicious stars, the six evil stars, the four transformation stars and the twelve houses to analyze your own and others' personality, strengths, limitations, relationship needs, career tendencies and stress reactions.
Section GoalComplete a logically layered personal horoscope portrait.
Completion StandardAble to independently complete a comprehensive interpretation of a basic horoscope and explain the main basis for judgment.
Section 8 Time flies: Four Transformations Sect and Feixing Sect
Learn the basic techniques of the Four Transformations School of Ziwei Dou Shu and the Fei Xing School, and observe how the four changes of the Four Transformations of the Heavenly Stem, palace positions, and changes in stars form the annual theme.
Section GoalMaster the basic judgment methods in the time dimension.
Completion StandardAble to use two techniques to make basic analysis of career, relationships, wealth and life priorities for a year.
Section 9 Practical Lesson: Year of Interruption (1)
Combining the student's own horoscope and real horoscope data, comprehensively use the techniques of identifying people and judging events, and compare with personal past experiences to verify the correspondence between weather and personnel.
Section GoalUnderstand what is personal choice and what is phased situation through real experience.
Completion StandardAble to compare one's own experiences with the chronological chart and form a well-founded explanation of major events.
Section 10 Practical Lesson: Year of Interruption (2)
Continue to conduct multi-type fleeting case training, learn from annual themes to specific areas such as career, relationships, wealth, migration, and physical and mental status, and practice consultation expressions.
Section GoalTrain the judgment of fleeting years into a stable ability.
Completion StandardAble to independently and fluently infer the passing trend for oneself and others, and distinguish between trend judgment and deterministic commitment.
Your Teacher
Learn With Dr. Phoenix Chao
BaZi, Zi Wei Star Astrology & Holistic Wellness
Dr. Phoenix Chao, Doctor of Laws, has studied traditional Chinese culture since childhood. He works with BaZi and Zi Wei Star Astrology to explore personality, customised life planning, and forward-looking counsel, while drawing on traditional Chinese medicine and wellness practices to support balance between body and mind.
Meet Dr. Phoenix ChaoRead Before Your Next Lesson
Understanding the ZiWei Twelve Palaces
A map for reading relationships between life areas rather than treating stars and palaces as isolated labels.
Personality Through ZiWei
How personality models can organize observation without turning a living person into a permanent chart label.
What Is Dao?
An introductory reflection on change, relationship, and the limits of the language used to describe the Dao.
Five Elements & Body Organs
A careful introduction to traditional correspondences between the Five Elements, seasonal change, and bodily systems.