Zi Wei Dou Shu 「紫微斗数」Masterclass

$1,288.00

A complete masterclass in Zi Wei Dou Shu (紫微斗数) — Chinese Purple Star Astrology. 16 modules and 96 lessons covering chart construction, the fourteen main stars, the twelve palaces, Si Hua transformations, luck periods, and the complete professional reading method.

Master Purple Star Astrology from the Ground Up

Zi Wei Dou Shu Masterclass (紫微斗数大师班) is a structured, self-paced course that takes students from complete beginner to confident practitioner in the most nuanced of the Chinese metaphysics systems. Taught by Master Sean Chan, this is the definitive English-language course on Purple Star Astrology.

What You Will Learn

  • How to calculate and construct a Zi Wei Dou Shu chart from a birth date and time
  • The fourteen main stars and their archetypal meanings across life domains
  • The twelve palaces and the life areas they govern — self, wealth, career, marriage, children, health, and more
  • Si Hua (四化) transformations and how they activate the chart across luck periods
  • Minor stars, auxiliary stars, and the layered interpretive method that makes ZWDS uniquely precise
  • How to read ten-year luck pillars, annual luck, and monthly luck for practical forecasting
  • A repeatable professional reading framework you can apply to any natal chart

Course Structure

  • 16 modules, 96 on-demand video lessons
  • Written companion material and practice exercises for every lesson
  • Real-world case-study chart readings
  • Lifetime access, including future updates

Who This Course Is For

Students of Chinese metaphysics who want a rigorous foundation in Zi Wei Dou Shu, BaZi practitioners looking to add a second major system to their toolkit, and working readers who want to finally understand the palace-and-star method at the depth needed for professional consultation. No prior ZWDS knowledge is required.

Where This Fits in the Chinese Metaphysics Curriculum

Zi Wei Dou Shu sits alongside BaZi Masterclass and Qi Men Dun Jia Masterclass as one of the three pillars of classical Chinese fate analysis. Each system offers a different lens — BaZi for character and life trajectory, ZWDS for the granular twelve-palace map of a life, QMDJ for strategic situational reading. Students often begin with BaZi, then add ZWDS for depth and QMDJ for advanced practice.

Course Curriculum

16 modules · 96 lessons
Module 1 Module 1: Foundations of Zi Wei Dou Shu 6 lessons
  • Lesson 1: What Is Zi Wei Dou Shu?
  • Lesson 2: Historical Origins and Chen Xiyi
  • Lesson 3: Yin-Yang and the Five Elements in ZWDS
  • Lesson 4: The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches
  • Lesson 5: The Lunar Calendar and Chart Timing
  • Lesson 6: Overview of the ZWDS Chart Structure
Module 2 Module 2: Constructing the Chart 6 lessons
  • Lesson 1: Converting Birth Data to Lunar Calendar
  • Lesson 2: Establishing the Yin-Yang and Five Element Type
  • Lesson 3: Plotting the Twelve Palaces
  • Lesson 4: Placing the Zi Wei Star
  • Lesson 5: Placing the Tian Fu Star Group
  • Lesson 6: Completing the Full Star Chart
Module 3 Module 3: The Twelve Palaces Overview 6 lessons
  • Lesson 1: The Life Palace (命宫 Ming Gong)
  • Lesson 2: The Siblings Palace and Spouse Palace
  • Lesson 3: The Children Palace and Wealth Palace
  • Lesson 4: The Health Palace and Travel Palace
  • Lesson 5: The Friends Palace and Career Palace
  • Lesson 6: The Property Palace, Parents Palace, and Karma Palace
Module 4 Module 4: The Zi Wei Star Group 6 lessons
  • Lesson 1: Zi Wei — The Emperor Star (紫微星)
  • Lesson 2: Tian Ji — The Strategist Star (天机星)
  • Lesson 3: Tai Yang — The Sun Star (太阳星)
  • Lesson 4: Wu Qu — The Finance Star (武曲星)
  • Lesson 5: Tian Tong — The Blessing Star (天同星)
  • Lesson 6: Lian Zhen — The Judge Star (廉贞星)
Module 5 Module 5: The Tian Fu Star Group 6 lessons
  • Tian Fu — The Treasury Star (天府)
  • Tai Yin — The Moon Star (太阴)
  • Tan Lang — The Desire Star (贪狼)
  • Ju Men — The Orator Star / The Dark Star (巨门)
  • Tian Xiang — The Minister Star / The Seal Star (天相)
  • Tian Liang — The Shadow Star / The Protection Star (天梁)
Module 6 Module 6: The Remaining Main Stars 6 lessons
  • Qi Sha — The Seven Killings Star (七杀)
  • Po Jun — The Destroyer Star (破军)
  • Star Brightness and Temple Positions (星曜亮度与庙旺系统)
  • Star Combinations and Pairings (星曜组合)
  • Stars in Yin vs Yang Palaces (阴阳宫位的星曜表现)
  • First Impressions: Reading the Main Stars (快速读盘法)
Module 7 Module 7: The Si Hua Transformations 6 lessons
  • What Are the Four Transformations? (四化概论)
  • Hua Lu — The Wealth Transformation (化禄)
  • Hua Quan — The Power Transformation (化权)
  • Hua Ke — The Fame Transformation (化科)
  • Hua Ji — The Obstruction Transformation (化忌)
  • Birth Chart Si Hua Placement (本命四化排盘)
Module 8 Module 8: The Lucky and Unlucky Stars 6 lessons
  • The Six Lucky Stars — Overview (六吉星概论)
  • Wen Chang and Wen Qu — The Literary Stars (文昌 & 文曲)
  • Zuo Fu and You Bi — The Assistant Stars (左辅 & 右弼)
  • Tian Kui and Tian Yue — The Nobleman Stars (天魁 & 天钺)
  • The Six Unlucky Stars — Overview (六煞星概论)
  • Huo Xing, Ling Xing, Qing Yang, and Tuo Luo — The Fire Stars and Blade Stars
Module 9 Module 9: The Minor Stars and Auxiliary Bodies 6 lessons
  • Tian Ma (天马) — The Travelling Horse
  • Lu Cun (禄存) — The Salary Star
  • Tian Kong (天空) and Di Jie (地劫) — The Empty Stars
  • Hua Gai (华盖) — The Canopy Star
  • The Miscellaneous Minor Stars
  • When Minor Stars Change the Reading
Module 10 Module 10: The Major Luck Periods Da Xian 6 lessons
  • How Luck Periods (大限 Da Xian) Are Calculated
  • The Ten Year Luck Period Framework
  • Reading Stars in Luck Period Palaces
  • Si Hua (四化) in Luck Periods
  • Transitions Between Luck Periods
  • Luck Period Case Studies
Module 11 Module 11: Annual and Monthly Periods 6 lessons
  • The Annual Chart — Liu Nian (流年)
  • Placing Stars in the Annual Chart
  • Annual Si Hua Transformations
  • Monthly Periods — Liu Yue (流月)
  • Daily and Hourly Analysis
  • Layering Time Periods for Precision
Module 12 Module 12: Practical Applications Overview 6 lessons
  • Relationship Indicators at a Glance
  • Career and Wealth Indicators
  • Health Vulnerabilities
  • Travel and Relocation
  • Family and Children Indicators
  • Quick Assessment Techniques
Module 13 Module 13: Case Study Intensive I 6 lessons
  • Lesson 1: The High Achiever
  • Lesson 2: The Creative Artist
  • Lesson 3: The Business Leader
  • Lesson 4: The Turbulent Life
  • Lesson 5: The Late Bloomer
  • Lesson 6: The Spiritual Seeker
Module 14 Module 14: Case Study Intensive II 6 lessons
  • Lesson 1: The Wealthy Entrepreneur
  • Lesson 2: The Public Servant
  • Lesson 3: The Relationship-Focused Life
  • Lesson 4: The Health-Challenged Individual
  • Lesson 5: The Globe Trotter
  • Lesson 6: Full Life Analysis — Birth to Old Age
Module 15 Module 15: Synthesis The Complete Reading Method 6 lessons
  • Lesson 1: Step One — Chart Construction and First Scan
  • Lesson 2: Step Two — Life Palace and Main Star Assessment
  • Lesson 3: Step Three — Palace by Palace Reading
  • Lesson 4: Step Four — Si Hua and Transformation Analysis
  • Lesson 5: Step Five — Luck Periods and Timing
  • Lesson 6: Step Six — Integration and Narrative Delivery
Module 16 Module 16: Professional Practice and Integration 6 lessons
  • Lesson 1: Structuring a ZWDS Consultation
  • Lesson 2: Ethical Considerations in ZWDS Practice
  • Lesson 3: ZWDS and BaZi Integration
  • Lesson 4: ZWDS and Feng Shui Integration
  • Lesson 5: Building Your ZWDS Practice
  • Lesson 6: The Lifelong Student of Purple Star Astrology