The most important thing about the calculation of 紫微斗数 (Zǐ Wēi Dòu Shù) is the role of the 4 transformation stars called 四化曜 Sì Huà Yào, which becomes the elements of transformation of the main stars according to the passage of time. The transformation that occurs are colouring the dynamics of an individual's life based on the calculation of heavenly stem that mark the dimension of time from decade to decade, and year to year. The calculation of 紫微斗数 (Zǐ Wēi Dòu Shù) is easier to understand as it does not involve complex interpretations of the interactions between elements as is done in the Bazi calculation. The interpretation shown on the life chart is blunt or direct. First published in 2010, the Indonesian version of this book has becomes one of the best-sellers of its time. Years later, with the encouragement of the public, Feng Shui-loving friends, and clients, the Zǐ Wēi Dòu Shù book was re-published with a revised material for a more complete content and has finally been published in an English version. "This book is organized like an encyclopedia so that readers can look up the interpretations directly after knowing their 明盤 Míng Pán (Map of Life). In order to keep the information up-to-date, this book has been revised with the most obvious addition being the interpretations and meanings of the main stars which changes due to the 4 四化曜 Sì Huà Yào in each star. Hopefully this book can add insight, and improve the quality of life of its readers by achieving more luck and happiness, also by avoiding bad or unlucky influences by anticipating them in advance."

Zi Wei Dou Shu (Zi Wei divination method) 紫微斗数 is one of the most renowned and respected ancient Chinese divination that involved astronomy as well as position of the cosmos at the time of one's birth to determine about personality, career, marriage, wealth and more. The Zi Wei Dou Shu stars divination is sophisticated with formulas and calculations that are of exceptionally high precision. In ancient time, Zi Wei Dou Shu was a royal Imperial court exclusive divination system. It was considered to have been created by Taoist priest named Lu Chun Yang (呂純陽) during the Tang Dynasty. It was further enhanced by Chen Xi Yi (陳希夷) during the Song Dynasty and later on by Luo Hong Xian (羅洪先) during the Ming Dynasty to its present-day form.

"Zi Wei Dou Shu" How to find the correct "Zi Wei pan." "Zi Wei Dou Shu" is an ancient Chinese way of fortune telling by making a "Zi Wei pan" or "chart" according to a person's birthday and time when he or she was born. Over the years, I have seen so many people getting their charts and unable to relate to what was supposed to be their fortune. Many of them are unaware of they are using the wrong 'pan'/ chart to begin with, with an incorrect chart anything said from the incorrect chart is useless information. After years of studying, I decided to write this book to ensure the basics about how to make sure the 'Zi Wei pan' / chart is the correct one. A correct "Zi Wei pan" / Chart is the first step of starting to understand a person's personality, potential, factors of life and fate. These foundation to getting the correct chart will ensure how to interpret one's life for better guidance with life-oriented "planning" and "direction."

My journey in learning Zi Wei Dou Shu started as an accident. Zi Wei Dou Shu has been under my radar for longest time but I did not manage to learn it for various reasons until my friend and celebrity chef, Daniel Tay suggested that I go over to Malaysia to learn from Master Jessmond Ong and Master Ng. It was an eye opening experience for me. From there I bought an English book by Master Ng titled Flying Star Zi Wei Dou Shu. In that book, there is a foreword written by Si Hua Grandmaster, Kang Hui Huat. After some searching, I realised that Grandmaster Kang is from Singapore, and I managed to contact him. After meeting Grandmaster Kang, I decided to take private classes with him and subsequently completed his version of Si Hua Zi Wei Dou Shu.Zi Wei Dou Shu is a very complex system for destiny analysis but it has a high level of accuracy. It gives you multiple dimensions of analysis. I hope this book will give you some insights into Zi Wei Dou Shu. However, to actually learn and understand how to analyse Zi Wei Dou Shu, I would suggest that you attend a proper course. Lastly, the Zi Wei Dou Shu stars in this book are arranged by Palaces for easy reference.

The Yi Jing, I Ching, or Book of Change or Fortune Telling, is an ancient Chinese oracle that has been consulted in times of trouble for thousands of years. It was used as a guide and source of wisdom by the emperors, helping them decide the difficult issues of statecraft; and later on by Sages and Philosophers. It was both a source and repository of philosophical insight for the Chinese, even as a part of Chinese Astrology or Zi Wei Dou Shu. Both of the major Chinese philosophical traditions, Taoist and Confucians alike, have contributed to its development. A few centuries ago, it became popular among the mass and its popularity is growing fast in many countries. Future is always dark and unknown, and man has always been eager to know the future beforehand. ‘Chinese Astrology and Fortune Telling’ is a great and unique way of knowing and predicting future. This book fulfills the need and demand. It will make simple: both the subject and knowledge of the future, that look complex and uncommon.