Academy of Chinese Metaphysics & Astrology
Learn the Art of Chinese Metaphysics
中國玄學
西洋占星學
Modernising ancient wisdom for a contemporary audience. Curriculum grounded in classical Chinese texts and over a decade of practitioner experience.
Course Catalogue
Begin Your Journey
Online courses designed for students who wish to learn at their own pace. Curriculum catered to beginners and intermediate learners alike.
BaZi Bootcamp
A comprehensive deep-dive covering beginner through intermediate concepts. Examines personality, talents, wealth capacity, relationships, and the timing of life’s major turning points.
Enroll NowQi Men Dun Jia Bootcamp
The full strategic system, historically used by emperors and military strategists. Learn to apply Qi Men Dun Jia for gaining advantage in wealth, career, and critical decisions.
Enroll NowZi Wei Dou Shu Masterclass
Master Purple Star Astrology — learn to read life patterns and predict outcomes across the 12 palaces through star configurations unique to each birth chart.
Enroll NowBaZi Introductory Course
Your entry point into the world of Chinese astrology. Learn the foundational concepts of BaZi — the Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and the Five Elements — with no prior knowledge required.
Enroll NowQi Men Dun Jia Introductory Course
An entry-level overview of “The Prime of Three Divination Styles” — learn the foundational framework of this ancient strategic system.
Enroll NowThe Art of Date Selection (Ze Ri)
Learn the 3,000-year-old science of identifying auspicious timing for business launches, contracts, investments, and major life decisions.
Enroll NowIntroduction to Western Astrology
A foundational course for serious seekers studying authentic Western astrological techniques. A complementary lens for those already versed in Chinese metaphysics.
Enroll NowAll courses include lifetime access. Materials are constantly improved so you can revisit anytime.
3-month installment plans available for all flagship courses.
Free Reference Library
Practitioner-Grade Reference Pages
Complement the courses with free, in-depth reference content on the foundational systems of classical Chinese metaphysics. Every page is written from the source texts with the same rigour as the masterclasses.
Our Approach
Why Learn With Master Sean Chan
Most courses on Chinese metaphysics either water down the content for mass appeal or hide behind opaque authority. This academy does neither. Every concept is taught from the classical source texts and explained with the rigour it deserves.
Classical Foundation
Curriculum built from original Chinese texts — 《渊海子平》, 《滴天髓》, 《子平真诠》 — not modern, diluted interpretations.
Strategy Over Dependency
The goal is to equip you with real knowledge and strategy, so you don’t need a master forever. Autonomy is the point.
Radical Transparency
Every reasoning is explained. No opaque “trust me, I’m the master” teaching. You will understand the “why” behind every insight.
Your Learning Journey
From Beginner to Practitioner-Level
Every discipline follows the same structured progression — start where you are and advance at your own pace.
Introductory Course
Build your foundation. Learn core principles, terminology, and frameworks with no prior knowledge required.
Bootcamp / Masterclass
Go deep into real chart analysis. Comprehensive coverage from beginner through intermediate, with case studies and applied techniques.
1-on-1 Mastery
Personal guidance from a practitioner. Small-group sessions dissecting real charts and sharpening your analytical instinct.
The Disciplines
Branches of Chinese Metaphysics
Interconnected systems of knowledge spanning over three thousand years — each a distinct lens for understanding life, timing, and the flow of Qi through our world.
The study of your birth chart using the year, month, day, and hour of birth. Examines personality, talents, wealth capacity, relationships, and the timing of life’s major turning points. The most widely practised branch of Chinese astrology.
Course AvailableAn advanced astrological system mapping life patterns across 12 palaces. Provides detailed insights into career, relationships, wealth, health, and spiritual growth through star configurations unique to your birth data.
Course AvailableAn ancient strategic system historically used by emperors, military strategists, and advisors. Applied today for gaining decisive advantage in business, career moves, negotiations, and timing critical decisions.
Course AvailableThe classical study of how spatial arrangement and environmental Qi affect health, wealth, and relationships. Goes far beyond interior decoration — it is the science of positioning yourself in harmony with your environment.
Coming Soon Get notified →The 3,000-year-old science of identifying auspicious timing for significant events — business launches, contracts, weddings, renovations, and major life decisions. A precise, chart-specific practice, not generic almanac advice.
Course AvailableThe art of reading character, destiny, and fortune through facial features. An auxiliary skill that complements chart-based analysis with observable physical indicators.
Coming Soon Get notified →Western Tradition
Branches of Western Astrology
The Hellenistic tradition offers a complementary system of celestial interpretation — rooted in the classical Greco-Roman world and refined over two millennia.
The foundational practice of interpreting the positions of celestial bodies at the moment of birth. Reveals personality, life themes, strengths, challenges, and the unfolding pattern of a life through planetary cycles and transits.
Course AvailableA chart is cast for the exact moment a question is sincerely asked. The resulting planetary configuration provides a direct, precise answer — making it one of the most practical and testable branches of the Western tradition.
Coming Soon Get notified →The Western counterpart to Ze Ri — selecting the most favourable celestial conditions to begin an important endeavour. Used for launching businesses, signing contracts, weddings, and any event where timing matters.
Coming Soon Get notified →The original system from which all Western astrology descends. Whole sign houses, traditional rulerships, sect, and time-lord techniques — a rigorous framework that predates and underpins modern astrological practice.
Course AvailableCommon Questions
Frequently Asked
Are these courses suitable for complete beginners?
Absolutely. The introductory courses require no prior knowledge of Chinese metaphysics or astrology. They are designed to build a strong foundation from the ground up, starting with the core principles of Yin Yang, the Five Elements, and the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.
Will I become a certified practitioner?
These courses are designed for your interest and self-enrichment. They are not meant to turn you into a practitioner. The goal is to equip you with real knowledge and a deeper understanding of these ancient systems, so you can apply them to your own life with clarity and confidence.
What format are the courses in?
Online courses are self-paced with lifetime access, so you can learn on your schedule. The bootcamp programmes are also available as live seminars conducted like a bootcamp — four 6-hour lessons on Saturdays, suitable for those who prefer the structure of a classroom environment.
What makes these courses different from others?
The curriculum is built directly from the original classical Chinese source texts, not modern diluted interpretations or “New Age” repackaging. Every reasoning is explained transparently. There are no opaque teachings, no expensive exclusive memberships, and no “certified in 3 days” promises. Just rigorous, honest education.
Do I need to know Chinese to take the courses?
No. While the classical source texts are in Chinese, the courses are taught in English. Key Chinese terms and characters are introduced gradually and explained in context, so you can build familiarity over time without needing prior language ability.
Go Deeper
Not Sure Where to Start?
The blog is where theory meets real life. Read real case studies and chart breakdowns before committing to a course — no other practitioner writes as candidly about Chinese metaphysics.
