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Meaning and Context
Qian (乾) is one of the eight trigrams, representing heaven, masculinity, and yang energy. When used in Bazi context, "Qian Zao" (乾造) means "male chart" or "male destiny chart."
- Qian (乾): Heaven trigram, represents yang/masculine
- Zao (造): Creation, formation, chart
- Qian Zao (乾造): Male destiny chart
Classical Roots
From Yuanhai Ziping
「乾造阳男，大运顺行。」
Plain translation
"For male charts born in Yang years, Luck Pillars progress forward." This establishes the rule for calculating Luck Pillar direction.
Luck Pillar Direction
For male charts, Luck Pillar direction depends on the year stem:
- Yang Year Stem (甲丙戊庚壬) + Male = Forward progression
- Yin Year Stem (乙丁己辛癸) + Male = Backward progression
- This affects the sequence of 10-year Luck Pillars
How It Shows Up in FateFolio
In FateFolio's Bazi tool, when you select male gender, the system automatically calculates the correct Luck Pillar direction based on your year stem.
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking all male charts have the same Luck Pillar direction
- Confusing the Qian trigram meaning with the technical usage in Bazi
FAQ
Does gender affect Bazi interpretation beyond Luck Pillars?
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The main technical difference is Luck Pillar direction. Some traditional schools apply different interpretations for certain positions, but modern practice often emphasizes chart structure over gender-specific rules.