FateFolio Knowledge Base

Glossary

Explore the core vocabulary of Bazi, I Ching divination, Feng Shui, physiognomy, palm reading, and auspicious date selection. Each entry connects concepts, tools, and encyclopedia notes to help readers see how FateFolio topics fit together.

Four Pillars (Bazi)

Core terms for stems, branches, the Day Master, Ten Gods, and birth-chart structure.

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Bazi / Four Pillars — A Chinese astrological system based on birth date and time, using four pillars of destiny.
Four Pillars — The four columns representing year, month, day, and hour in a Bazi chart.
Heavenly Stems — Ten cyclical characters representing Yang and Yin aspects of the Five Elements.
Earthly Branches — Twelve cyclical characters corresponding to the Chinese zodiac animals.

Divination

I Ching and hexagram concepts used in casting, changing lines, and interpretation.

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Divination — Traditional wisdom for obtaining guidance through hexagram interpretation.
Hexagram — A six-line symbol with 64 possible combinations, each representing different situations and wisdom.
Trigram — Eight basic three-line symbols: Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, Dui.
Line (Yao) — The basic unit of hexagrams, either yang (—) or yin (--).

Feng Shui

Terms for spatial qi, forms, directions, sectors, and home-layout analysis.

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Feng Shui — Traditional Chinese practice of harmonizing individuals with their environment through spatial arrangement.
Qi (Energy) — The vital life force that flows through all spaces, central to Feng Shui practice.
Sha Qi (Negative Energy) — Negative energy or formations that adversely affect occupants.
Sheng Qi (Vital Energy) — Beneficial energy that brings good fortune and health.

Physiognomy

Face-reading and palm-reading terms for features, lines, mounts, and patterns.

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Physiognomy — Traditional practice of analyzing personality and destiny through physical features.
Face Reading — Analyzing personality and fortune through facial features.
Palm Reading — Analyzing personality and destiny through palm lines and features.
Three Sections — Dividing the face vertically into upper, middle, and lower sections.

Date Selection

Auspicious-day, almanac, solar-term, and timing concepts for planning.

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Date Selection — Traditional method of selecting auspicious dates for important activities.
Chinese Almanac — Traditional calendar recording daily do's, don'ts, and fortune indicators.
Auspicious Day — A favorable date suitable for important activities.
Inauspicious Day — An unfavorable date unsuitable for important activities.