In-depth explanations of Bazi, traditional/simplified characters, and calendars. Every article cites sources and verifiable facts.
When you open a traditional Chinese almanac and see "子醜寅卯," you might not notice anything wrong. This is not a typo, but an inevitable result of character-by-character conversion. The earthly branch "丑" (chǒu) and the character for "ugly," "醜" (chǒu), look identical in Simplified Chinese, but in Traditional Chinese they have always been two distinct characters.
Published on 2026-08-03 · ~4 min read
Many people intuitively consider solar terms (節氣) to be part of the lunar calendar, but this is a common misunderstanding. The calculation of solar terms is based on the sun's movement, not the moon's phases. Simply by comparing the date differences of solar terms on the Gregorian and lunar calendars, one can understand the distinction between the two.
Published on 2026-08-03 · ~3 min read
The daily auspicious and inauspicious activities in the Yellow Calendar are not randomly arranged. They are the result of layer-by-layer comparison and filtering through multiple traditional divination systems. Differences between versions often stem from variations in the derivation systems each follows.
Published on 2026-08-03 · ~5 min read
This is the step most prone to error in bazi (八字, 'Eight Characters') charting. Attempting to calculate the time yourself is often where the mistakes begin. This article explains the correct way to fill in the information and what time conversions the charting system handles for you behind the scenes.
Published on 2026-08-03 · ~5 min read