A Course in Chinese Astrology: Reveal Your Destiny, Harness Your Luck with Four Pillars - Softcover

S.T., Althea

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1984979914 ISBN 13: 9781984979919

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

⭐ A Course in Chinese Astrology ⭐

A Structured Guide to Ba Zi (Four Pillars)

⭐ What You Will Gain From This Book

• A clear and structured approach to Ba Zi (Four Pillars of Destiny) Chinese astrology.
• A deep understanding of patterns, strengths, vulnerabilities, and life direction through the Five Elements and five aspects of life.
• Practical insight into timing: luck cycles, and annual influences.
• Eight complete case studies that guide the reader through full Ba Zi chart analysis.
• A long-term reference designed for Ba Zi lovers who seek clarity and consistency

⭐ About This Guide
Rather than focusing on symbolic zodiac descriptions, A Course in Chinese Astrology explains how Ba Zi charts are read and interpreted. Written in a clear and methodical style, the guide leads the reader step by step through chart structure and interpretation. With 300 pages of carefully organized material, this book is designed for both systematic study and long-term reference.

⭐ Inside the Book

• Foundations of Ba Zi: Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, Heavenly Stems, and Earthly Branches.
• Day Master analysis and the role of the four pillars.
• The five aspects of life: behavioral patterns, motivations, talents, and challenges.
• Combinations, clashes, harms, and punishments: how these affect life.
• Luck cycles (Da Yun): understanding timing and life phases.
• Health, relationships, career, and personal growth through Ba Zi analysis.
• Annual and monthly influences: recognizing favorable and challenging periods.
• Practical examples and interpretive guidance for consistent chart reading.

The book includes numerous tables, diagrams, and structured references to support clarity and practical application.

⭐ Why This Guide Stands Apart
Backed by extensive reference material, calculation guides, and practical examples, this book is designed to support long-term study and application. Whether you are learning for personal insight or professional development, it provides a dependable framework for understanding how life unfolds through time.
Written for readers who value precision and depth, this guide is intended for long-term use by Ba Zi lovers seeking a grounded and accurate approach.
**Award Finalist, Eastern Philosophy category – Soul-Bridge Body-Mind-Spirit Book Awards**

⭐ Who Is This Book For

• Readers who want to study Ba Zi as a structured system.
• Individuals seeking clarity about personality, timing, and life patterns.
• Aspiring practitioners who need a clear and reliable reference for consistent Ba Zi analysis.
• Life coaches, counselors, and those who work with personal narratives, timing, and decision-making.
• Practitioners of Chinese medicine, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong, who want deeper insight into personality, energy, and constitution.

⭐ About the Author
Althea S.T. is an internationally recognized consultant, teacher, and author specializing in classical Feng Shui and Ba Zi.
She has written more than 60 books, including the complete 60 Personality Types of Chinese Astrology series, as well as course-level works such as A Course in Real Feng Shui and A Course in Chinese Astrology.
She is also the author of Chinese Astrology for 2026 and several focused Kindle titles. Her books are known for clarity, precision, and a course-based approach that bridges classical theory with modern life.

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About the Author

Althea S.T., author of many inspirational Feng Shui and Chinese astrology books, is an internationally-renowned Feng Shui and Four Pillars Chinese Astrology consultant and teacher. Her vast experience has been forged by studying with the best Asian masters in the world regarding Feng Shui, Four Pillars Chinese astrology, Date Selection, Yi Jing, and Xuan Kong Da Gua.

Althea S.T. believes that knowledge, awareness, and persistence can change everything-if only people are willing to be actively involved in their own transformation.

From the Back Cover

In this new book by Althea S.T., Feng Shui and Chinese astrology expert,you will be introduced to practical use of the ancient Four Pillars system. A Course inChinese Astrology is a key to understanding yourself; in ten chapters, this book covers life,destiny, luck, talents, opportunities and challenges. We will explore: What is inherent and predestined in humanlife? What dynamics are currently affecting my life today (health,relationships, wealth, career)? When does an individual's luck change? How cansomeone anticipate future changes and plan important activities?

The information in A Course inChinese Astrology book serves to inform,to guide, and eventually to empower the individual to begin to use this ancientsystem for improving their own life. Aftercalculating your own Four Pillars and learning to read the results, you will beable to analyze the existing dynamicsthat influence your life. You will gain a deeper understanding of howshifts in luck affect you; you will then be positioned to use this informationin making informed decisions, and in knowing whether you are pursuing a path tosuccess or fighting against yourself.

You gain a direct understanding of Four Pillars application in the CaseStudy Chapter. Here, we depict wellknown celebrities in order to illustrate the effectiveness of the Four PillarsSystem. Possibly for the first time in print, Althea S.T. reveals in this bookhow to integrate some principals of Feng Shui in order to gaineven greater results from the Four Pillars system.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1984979914
• ISBN 13: 9781984979919
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 286