Zi Wei Dou Shu · 紫微斗数
The Purple Star Astrology
紫微明鑑，斗數知命
Known as "The Study for Kings", Zi Wei Dou Shu is the most advanced form of Chinese astrology — forecasting your life in a level of detail no other method can, through a vast array of stars mapped across twelve palaces.
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The Emperor's Astrology
What Is Zi Wei Dou Shu?
Zi Wei Dou Shu is the culmination of thousands of years of observations of the cosmos, combining Yin Yang, the Five Elements, and the Eight Trigrams (八卦) into a single system. Each name you see in the chart represents a star from asterisms visible in the sky — primarily from the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) and the Milk Dipper (Sagittarius).
Unlike other methods, ZWDS can go a step further to reveal the root cause, the areas it will impact, and the external factors influencing a particular aspect of life. During the consultation, all three methods I know — ZWDS, BaZi, and Qi Men Dun Jia — will be applied concurrently.
Northern Dipper Stars · 北斗星系
Stars from the Big Dipper (Ursa Major). They govern authority, action, and transformation. Hover to learn more.
Southern Dipper Stars · 南斗星系
Stars from the Milk Dipper (Sagittarius). They govern wealth, stability, and guardianship. Hover to learn more.
The Twelve Palaces
What the Chart Reveals
An in-depth reading involves looking at three layers of one's chart: the Natal Chart, the 10-Year Phase Chart, and the Annual Chart. Each of the 12 sectors can represent a multitude of things beyond what its name suggests — the depth of cross-referencing is what makes ZWDS unparalleled in precision.
Core identity, innate character, and the overarching trajectory of your life.
Siblings, close peers, and the dynamics of mutual support and rivalry.
Significant relationships, compatibility, and key romantic milestones.
Relationship with children, fertility timing, creative output, and legacy.
How you earn, spend, and accumulate wealth. Financial patterns and timing.
Constitutional vulnerabilities, organ tendencies, and periods requiring care.
Travel, relocation, and how you are perceived in the outside world.
Social circle, subordinates, and business partnerships.
Professional path, aptitudes, and ideal career direction.
Real estate, family assets, living environment, and inner security.
Mental and spiritual well-being, hobbies, and deeper karmic patterns.
Parents, mentors, authority figures, education, and inherited traits.
“不依五星要過節，但用紫微為準繩”
— Do not rely on the five planets to mark the seasons; use only the Purple Star as the guiding thread.
The Process
How It Works
A straightforward engagement designed for depth, not complexity.
Submit Your Details
Fill out the booking form with your birth details and up to 8 focused questions.
Three-System Analysis
Your chart is analysed using Zi Wei Dou Shu, BaZi, and Qi Men Dun Jia concurrently for unparalleled depth.
Receive Your Report
A comprehensive written analysis is delivered via email, addressing each of your questions in detail.
7-Day Q&A
Optional deep-dive exchanges over seven working days to clarify and explore nuances.
Why Sean Chan
What Makes This Different
Although Zi Wei Dou Shu and BaZi are inherently different systems, the stories they paint about your life will be congruent. Both are applied during the consultation — you won't be losing out on anything.
My goal is for you to walk away fully equipped, with no need to seek another practitioner. This is not a reading of platitudes — it is a conversation about your life, conducted with honesty and care.
| Zi Wei Dou Shu 紫微斗数 | BaZi 八字 | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Star-based — Big Dipper & Sagittarius constellations | Element-based — Yin Yang & Five Elements (Qi flow) |
| Structure | 12 Palaces with 100+ stars | 4 Pillars with Heavenly Stems & Earthly Branches |
| Depth | Extremely granular — root causes, external factors, multi-layered | Clearer signals — direct, pattern-focused |
| Chart Layers | Natal, 10-Year Phase, Annual | Natal, Luck Pillars (大运), Annual Pillars (流年) |
| Best For | Pinpointing specifics — which area, why, and what triggers it | Broad life trajectory — timing, elemental balance, character |
It's a Conversation, Not a Report
Expect real dialogue. Your chart is the starting point; your life is the context.
Three Classical Systems
ZWDS, BaZi, and Qi Men Dun Jia are applied concurrently — nothing is missed.
Radical Honesty
No charms, no inflated threats, no upselling. Just the truth, delivered with care.
Engagement Options
Begin Your Consultation
All consultations include a comprehensive written analysis using ZWDS, BaZi, and Qi Men Dun Jia. The Q&A segment (7 working days, $200) is available as an optional add-on for any package.
Single Chart
Online — via email
- Full ZWDS 12-palace analysis
- Natal, 10-Year & Annual charts
- BaZi & Qi Men Dun Jia included
- Conducted entirely via email
Two-Chart Bundle
Online — via email
- Two full ZWDS natal analyses
- Compatibility & synastry reading
- Ideal for couples & families
- Conducted entirely via email
Private Session
In-Person — face to face
- Personable, face-to-face experience
- Significantly shorter queue
- Full ZWDS 12-palace analysis
- All three systems applied
Not sure where to start? Read the FAQ or read the blog.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Still unsure? Visit the full FAQ page for a comprehensive set of answers.
How is the consultation conducted?
All consultations are conducted via email. This format allows you to digest the analysis at your own pace, revisit key insights, and formulate thoughtful questions. Three systems — Zi Wei Dou Shu, BaZi, and Qi Men Dun Jia — are applied concurrently to your chart. An in-person option is also available.
What does the report cover?
The report addresses your specific questions through all three layers of the ZWDS chart — Natal, 10-Year Phase, and Annual — alongside BaZi and Qi Men Dun Jia analysis. Each of the 12 palaces relevant to your questions is examined in detail.
How should I prepare my questions?
Submit no more than 8 focused questions when booking. Come with clear focus areas — career, health, relationships, timing of major decisions. The more specific your questions, the more precisely I can direct the analysis across the relevant palaces and chart layers.
Why are the fees premium-priced?
Fees reflect the value of 9,000+ readings of experience, mastery of classical source texts, and the time invested in each analysis — particularly the complexity of cross-referencing three distinct systems. Consider what you would pay for a decision that changes the outcome of the next decade of your life.
How does the Q&A add-on work?
The Q&A segment ($200, optional) begins after you receive the initial report. It runs for seven working days, with a maximum of seven formal email replies — one exchange per day. This allows you to clarify, explore nuances, and zoom into specific circumstances that require deeper analysis.
Client Testimonials
In Their Own Words
Real feedback from past clients. View all testimonials
He was able to detect something was amiss as I provided him with an incorrect time of birth. Over the next few days through the Q&A, I learnt more about the issues he sees. I gained invaluable advice that I will bear in mind going forward.
His heart is in the right place. Sean conducts his consultations with integrity. You can feel that he genuinely wants to help his clients. There is a lot of value to be unlocked from the 7-day Q&A session.
It was like finally, something clicked and a light was turned on after being in the dark for a very long time. His advice helped open the channel for closer communication between my husband and I.
He endeavours to cut through the mysticism shrouded by some of my previous sifus. He has debunked my earlier belief that I should defer such consultations to a more sagely and elderly master.
He managed to highlight my weak kidney and blood issues based on my BaZi alone without any prior hints. Really great thumbs up on his health advice — and really thankful for it.
Just his attitude and sincere answering in ensuring that you fully understand is already worth the money. He is truly the model practitioner for the new era. I will not hesitate to recommend him highly.
Go Deeper
Explore the Case Studies
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