Qi Zheng Si Yu — Chinese astrology by real planetary positions
The seven luminaries and the four shadow planets placed by actual astronomical position at your birth, with the ascendant, life and body rulers, and annual timing.
Seven luminaries, four shadows
| Group | Members | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Qi Zheng seven luminaries | Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus, Mercury | Visible bodies, moving at different speeds |
| Si Yu four shadows | Rahu, Ketu, Zi Qi, Yue Bo | Computed points, not luminous; slow-moving, so they set the theme of a long period |
Rahu and Ketu are the two lunar nodes — the points where the Moon’s orbit crosses the ecliptic, which is exactly where eclipses happen. That is why a tradition without telescopes still tracked them.
Why this system is stricter about your birth data
Stricter than Zi Wei, and the reason is the ascendant:
- Birth time to the minute matters. The ascendant moves by degree, so half an hour can push it into the next sign. Zi Wei uses two-hour periods and tolerates far more.
- Birthplace is required. The ascendant depends on latitude and longitude — the same clock time in two provinces can give different results.
If you only know an approximate hour, cast a few nearby times and check each against events already in your life.
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Related tools: Zi Wei Dou Shu · BaZi · I Ching · Chinese almanac · Feng shui · Qi Men Dun Jia · Name analysis · Wedding date · Building year · Feng shui ruler · Da Liu Ren
Frequently asked questions
How does this differ from Zi Wei Dou Shu?
Is it the same as Western astrology?
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What are Zi Qi and Yue Bo?
Experts of the Academy
Finished the chart and still unsure about something? Book directly with an expert of the Academy — Qi Zheng Si Yu and other systems. Consultations are currently held in Vietnamese. Consultations are currently held in Vietnamese.
