Hi, I would like to clarify something.
I have been to two different Chinese Geomancers in the last year and both read my ba zi. However, both gave different advice when it came to which stones to buy, which animal you should wear etc. I just want to know if this is normal as it is at a different time of the year OR one could have read my ba zi wrongly?
Thanks!

1. If you have the time you can read thru this article written by my colleague Robert Lee:-
http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=2&mid=23906&new=

MANY VARIATIONS IN THE SAME CONCEPTS

In almost all concepts, there are numerous variations in concepts and techiques by many different masters depending on which concepts or calendar format he/she has learnt from. So much so that even the same concept, you will find different variations such masters using different calendar system.

Even for masters with the same calendar system, they also each have some variation in how they interpret the analysis results. There are also varying degree of how accurate the analysis is done which also affects the results. This is why, for the same home, depending on all these factors, you can have 3 different masters with different interpretations. So unfortunately, this makes it even more confusing for a feng shui newbie.

It is unfortunate, but this is bound to happen. The reasons is because of the different concepts and different calendar system adopted.

So normally, it is best to with the master that you trust. It is unwise to seek bits of analysis from here and there and attempt to put it together yourself. As there are different variations, you won't know if they will work well together or not.

HOW DIFFERENT CALENDAR SYSTEM AFFECTS THE BA ZI CHART

Various variation of Ba Zi (Pillars of Destiny or Four Pillars) Analysis

Generally, if you use a common calendar format for the entire ba zi chart, you cannot be faulted. This is because the analysis will be correct when you relate the different pillars in the same calendar format. Such as the year to the month pillar or the month to the day pillar.

However, it will be wrong if two different calendar format are mixed and you try to relate the pillars together.

A) Ba ZI WITH FULL CHINESE LUNAR CALENDAR

A ba zi chart done with Full Chinese Lunar Calendar will look like this:-

Chinese Lunar Calendar Ba Zi
Year: Ji-Chou (Ox) - (Lunar Calendar Year)
Month: Bing-Yin - (Lunar Calendar Month)
Day: Xin-Wei - (Lunar Calendar Day)

B) BA ZI WITH FULL SEASONAL CALENDAR (XIA/H'SIA)

A ba zi chart done with Full Seasonal Calendar will look like this:-

Seasonal Calendar Ba Zi
Year: Wu-Zi (Rat) - (Seasonal Calendar Year)
Month: Yi-Chou - (Seasonal Calendar Month)
Day: Xin-Wei - (Seasonal Calendar Day)

C) BA ZI WITH MIXED LUNAR & SEASONAL CALENDAR

A ba zi chart done with mixed Lunar & Seasonal Calendar will look like this:-

Mixed Lunar & Seasonal Ba Zi
Year: Ji-Chou (Ox) - (Lunar Calendar Year)
Month: Yi-Chou - (Seasonal Calendar Month)
Day: Xin-Wei - (Lunar Calendar Day)

Basically, both a) Ba zi with Full Chinese Lunar Calendar or b) Ba Zi with Full Seasonal Calendar are both technically correct as they both will use one consistent calendar format for the full chart. c) Ba Zi with mixed lunar & seasonal Calendar is however INCORRECT.

There are some websites which will generate the Ba zi with Mixed Lunar Calendar & Seasonal Calendar which is NOT correct. It is absolutely wrong to mixed the calendar format. This is like comparing an Apple to an Orange. How can you have a chart that is showing the day and year in Lunar calendar and month in Seasonal Calendar.

2.Yes, most likely one of your Geomancer(s) have misread your ba zi. Thisis very common, if you go thru the details of the above link and article.
3.The saying goes: Caveat Emptor! Let the buyer, beware!
4. Andyou are notgoing to be the last person to getinto such a situation:-
4.1. To minimize such things; always do due diligence when selecting a Geomancer.
4.2. Often, the best way is thru a reputable site or recommendations from friends.Nothing beats, this!

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On 11/11/2010 5:41:37 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi, I would like to clarify
something. I have been to two
different Chinese Geomancers
in the last year and both read
my ba zi. However, both gave
different advice when it came
to which stones to buy, which
animal you should wear etc. I
just want to know if this is
normal as it is at a different
time of the year OR one could
have read my ba zi
wrongly?Thanks!