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Success, Failure, And The Point Of Doing Good Deeds

There's something I've been wanting to talk about some time now - and it's this whole notion of "doing good deeds". Again, this is not something new and I've spoken about this before albeit not via a dedicated blog post. You can read the post here: Can You ‘Change’...

A Timely Reminder On Harsh Truths – 2021 Version

If you're wondering why I have a picture of a doughnut for this post, it's not because I uploaded the wrong file but rather, it's my new favourite word after binging on some Hell's Kitchen during this mini-lockdown. I'm forcing myself to get into the mood of writing...

Why Is The Concept Of Balance So Important In Chinese Metaphysics?

Hello! Did anybody miss me? I think this is the longest I've 'disappeared' for. It's been almost two months since my previous blog post. Part of the reason why I've not been blogging as much as the volume of consultations I'm receiving did not actually go down after...

The Interconnection Of Everything Chinese Metaphysics: The Origins Of The 8 Trigrams & 64 Hexagrams

If one believes in Chinese metaphysics and astrology, it's natural to assume that one has to believe in the interconnection of all things as well. They are not mutually exclusive. This belief that everything is interconnected might sound like a new age religion, but...

A Timely Reminder On Harsh Truths – 2021 Version

A Timely Reminder On Harsh Truths – 2021 Version

Last updated Sep 7, 2021 | Published on Jun 11, 2021 | Insights, Personal

If you're wondering why I have a picture of a doughnut for this post, it's not because I uploaded the wrong file but...

Why Is The Concept Of Balance So Important In Chinese Metaphysics?

Why Is The Concept Of Balance So Important In Chinese Metaphysics?

Last updated Sep 5, 2021 | Published on Apr 2, 2021 | Insights, Must-Reads

Hello! Did anybody miss me? I think this is the longest I've 'disappeared' for. It's been almost two months since my...

The Interconnection Of Everything Chinese Metaphysics: The Origins Of The 8 Trigrams & 64 Hexagrams

The Interconnection Of Everything Chinese Metaphysics: The Origins Of The 8 Trigrams & 64 Hexagrams

Last updated Dec 7, 2020 | Published on Dec 4, 2020 | Feng Shui, Insights

If one believes in Chinese metaphysics and astrology, it's natural to assume that one has to believe in the...

What I Observed About The Chinese Metaphysics Industry In 2020

What I Observed About The Chinese Metaphysics Industry In 2020

Last updated Jun 6, 2020 | Published on Jun 3, 2020 | Insights, Personal

For my overseas readers, the "Circuit Breaker" is the Singapore government's initiative to impose movement...

When Feng Shui Period 9 Starts: Why Every Feng Shui Master Got It Wrong

When Feng Shui Period 9 Starts: Why Every Feng Shui Master Got It Wrong

Last updated Jun 1, 2020 | Published on May 10, 2020 | Feng Shui, Insights, Must-Reads

Feng Shui Period 9 is a term you'll hear getting thrown around a lot these days because 2024 is around the corner, but...

Transcending Charts, Motivational Courses, Chinese Metaphysics As A Business & More

Transcending Charts, Motivational Courses, Chinese Metaphysics As A Business & More

Last updated Jun 7, 2020 | Published on Apr 20, 2020 | Insights, Personal

Table Of Contents Transcending ChartsWho Or What Determines What I Deserve Then?Transcending Charts Differ From Person...

My Views On The COVID-19 Pandemic & Donald Trump’s Re-Election

My Views On The COVID-19 Pandemic & Donald Trump’s Re-Election

Last updated May 10, 2020 | Published on Apr 5, 2020 | Insights

Hi everyone, Before I pen down my thoughts, I hope everyone's family and friends are safe and well. I've been thinking...

Hard Truths That Usually Aren’t Discussed In Chinese Metaphysics But Should

Hard Truths That Usually Aren’t Discussed In Chinese Metaphysics But Should

Last updated Jun 4, 2020 | Published on Nov 23, 2019 | Insights, Must-Reads

I think it's one of those times where I need to put up a post to bring everyone back down to earth and share some very...

What is BaZi & Zi Wei Dou Shu’s Definition of A Good Life?

What is BaZi & Zi Wei Dou Shu’s Definition of A Good Life?

Last updated May 21, 2020 | Published on Nov 13, 2019 | Insights

Hey everyone, Turns out even though I don't hold a corporate job now, I'm not as free as I thought! The Chinese New...

What To Do When You Encounter A Negative 10-Year Phase (大运) Or ‘Luck Pillar’

What To Do When You Encounter A Negative 10-Year Phase (大运) Or ‘Luck Pillar’

Last updated May 21, 2020 | Published on Aug 29, 2019 | BaZi (八字), Insights

Hi everyone, Apologies for being missing for a while now (as always). There are a lot of changes - positive ones...

Events That People Think Are Auspicious But Aren’t – A BaZi & Zi Wei Dou Shu Perspective

Events That People Think Are Auspicious But Aren’t – A BaZi & Zi Wei Dou Shu Perspective

Last updated May 19, 2020 | Published on Jul 15, 2019 | Insights

Alright! Time to get back into the groove of blogging! Finding inspiration on what to blog about tends to get a little...

Feng Shui Flaws Of Modern Day Apartments & Condominiums In Singapore

Feng Shui Flaws Of Modern Day Apartments & Condominiums In Singapore

Last updated May 27, 2020 | Published on Apr 16, 2019 | Feng Shui, Insights

It has been a while! In case you're wondering: No, I didn't get into any legal trouble for my previous post on feng...

8 Chinese Metaphysical Things To Remember In 2019

8 Chinese Metaphysical Things To Remember In 2019

Last updated May 16, 2020 | Published on Feb 6, 2019 | Insights, Must-Reads

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! I hope everyone's enjoying their time with friends and family during this festive...

Why You Should Stop Taking ‘Feng Shui Masters’ Who Do Zodiac Forecasts Seriously

Why You Should Stop Taking ‘Feng Shui Masters’ Who Do Zodiac Forecasts Seriously

Last updated Dec 15, 2018 | Published on Oct 21, 2018 | 'Forecasts', Insights

Too Long, Didn't Read Summary: Annual zodiac forecasts are the biggest lie in the Chinese metaphysics field. It serves...

What Does Transcending Your BaZi & Zi Wei Dou Shu Chart Mean?

What Does Transcending Your BaZi & Zi Wei Dou Shu Chart Mean?

Last updated May 16, 2020 | Published on Sep 26, 2018 | Insights, Personal

Hey everyone! It seems like year 2018 is not done with me yet. Yes, I'm still rather busy from balancing the various...

The Difference Between Those With Nobleman Stars & Those Who Don’t

The Difference Between Those With Nobleman Stars & Those Who Don’t

Last updated Oct 11, 2020 | Published on Oct 5, 2017 | BaZi (八字), Insights, Zi Wei Dou Shu (紫微斗數)

Hi everyone! First of all! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! I wrote an article for 99.co recently on the origins of the...

There’s No Such Thing As ‘Luck’: Understanding What “Luck Pillars” Are In Metaphysics

There’s No Such Thing As ‘Luck’: Understanding What “Luck Pillars” Are In Metaphysics

Last updated Jun 5, 2020 | Published on Mar 6, 2017 | BaZi (八字), Insights, Must-Reads

Whenever I get to this topic it always reminds me of the saying by Confucius in《周易·系辞上》which goes...

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