Bazi - The Destiny Code

2007 Feng Shui & Chinese Astrology

by Joey Yap

Taking control of your life begins with understanding not just yourself, but your Destiny and most importantly, your Luck Concerned about your financial situation? Wondering what career to pursue now that you have graduated from university? Trying to figure out how to climb the corporate ladder? Or perhaps you are already at the top of your game and wondering if there is something else that life holds in store for you? Are you at the crossroads of your life and seeking direction ? Or are you just the average super mom trying to figure out how to prioritise between your husband, your children and your career? Life is full of decisions and we are constantly striving to find new ways and new tools to help us make better decisions. That is what BaZi is all about learning about how to understand your own Destiny in order to make better, informed decisions. We all want answers. Answers to life's Personal, Family and Career challenges. Answers to what life holds in store for us. Answers about our true potential, about the extent of our abilities. These answers all lie within our BaZi our Destiny Code. Decode your BaZi and decipher what Destiny holds in store for you. Life's challenges are never ending. But if you understand and know what lies ahead, see the obstacles and opportunities, strategise and plan your actions accordingly, life s challenges are more manageable. Your birth data (year, month, day and time of birth) is an intricate code that contains information on your Destiny your talents, your hidden abilities, your character, strengths, weaknesses, challenges in life, achievements, and your luck cycle. That is why understanding your Destiny Code is tremendously empowering. The Destiny Code is Joey Yap s introductory book on BaZi or Four Pillars of Destiny, written in an easy-to-read style with helpful illustrations. BaZi is one of the foremost forms of Chinese Astrology and is utilised by Asia's leading business tycoons, film stars, pop stars and even politicians. In this comprehensive book, Joey Yap delves deeper into BaZi, beyond the conventional Chinese Astrology readings that focus on the year of birth. Learn about the 10 Heavenly Stems, 12 Earthly Branches, special relationships between the Five Elements, the technique of plotting a BaZi chart and simple, quick analysis techniques for deciphering your Destiny Code. In this book, learn how Plot your personal BaZi (Destiny Code) Chart , Understand your character and personality model , Determine your favourable or unfavourable career options , Analyse your Wealth potential and capacity of your life , Maximise your opportunities in life , Discover and utilise your hidden talents , Improve personal and family relationships , Optimise your performance Who Should Read This Book? This book is suitable for those who wishes to know more about Chinese Astrology, specifically BaZi Four Pillars of Destiny. This is a beginner s book, but holds water-tight information for plotting a Chinese Astrology chart, interpreting a chart to determine favorable and unfavorable outcomes and more. This book may also appeal to BaZi enthusiasts who wish for a refresher course in their studies.

Genres: Metaphysics, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Spirituality

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 7, 2004

About the author

JOEY YAP is the Founder, CEO and Master Trainer of the Mastery Academy of Chinese Metaphysics, a global organisation devoted to the worldwide teaching of Feng Shui, BaZi, Mian Xiang and other Chinese Metaphysics subjects. He is also the CEO of Yap Global Consulting, an international consulting firm specialising in Chinese Feng Shui and Astrology services and audits.

Thousands of students all around the world have learnt and mastered Classical Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology through Joey's structured learning programs and distance learning courses and Xuan Kong Homestudy Series™. The Mastery Academy has over 30 instructors around the world and many graduates actively practicing Feng Shui and BaZi across 5 continents.

Joey Yap is also the best-selling author of various Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology books including Stories and Lessons on Feng Shui, BaZi - The Destiny Code, BaZi-The Destiny Code Revealed, Mian Xiang - Discover Face Reading, The Ten Thousand Year Calender, Tong Shu Diary, Feng Shui For Homebuyers - Exterior, Feng Shui For Homebuyers - Interior and Mini Feng Shui Compass.

In addition to his work as an author and an international speaker, Joey Yap also hosts his own TV show, Discover Feng Shui with Joey Yap, where millions of viewers learn the practical applications of the art and science behind Feng Shui, BaZi (Chinese Astrology), Yi Jing and Face Reading.


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Reviews

[Creative Choices · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is important to note that Bazi Charting is a huge part of Classical Feng Shui and although you can use a Bazi Chart by itself to understand your personal destiny path. Practicing Classical Feng Shui without a Bazi Chart is like putting a new spark plug in a car because the check engine light came on before you even know what is wrong with it. It may be a spark plug (or even that spark plug) but chances are it is something completely unrelated. So putting the new plug in won't hurt anything but it probably won't be of much help either.

That is why I recommend reading/studying Bazi charting if you are interested in Feng Shui BEFORE you study Classical Feng Shui.

Knowing your Bazi Chart can help you know when to avoid certain things, help you know when the best time to do others is and how much effort you will need to put forth to succeed. It can be as detailed as you want or just an overview. It is truly amazing how accurate this can be.

This is a good book overall. He covers the basics but there seems to be a lot of holes in it for the novice. If you truly want to understand Bazi (even on a basic level) I would recommend reading this book first then taking a class (Joey Yap offers online, dvd & in person classes). Although I have done some research on this subject trying to find other authors/teachers for English speaking - there is such a limitation and most of them are so under educated on the subject it is really better to go with someone that truly KNOWS their stuff (that goes for Feng Shui as well as Destiny Charting).

So I highly recommend Joey Yap's books & educational options but keep in mind he sometimes doesn't make his concepts clear at first glance in the books so it may take a little practice to understand everything he is trying to get across. However it is much better than the alternative which can give you WRONG information or very uneducated information at best.

[két con · Rating 4 out of 5]

i have to give credit that Joey is always my first teacher and master who guided me into this path.

[Mariasole · Rating 2 out of 5]

My low rating has nothing to do with the undisputed professionality of the author, well known worldwide for his knowledge about Feng Shui and Bazi. I just did not like his approach to the subject. I am a novice about Chinese astrology and this book provides all the basic elements to decode your natal chart, easy to understand, and full of graphics to help explain what may seem odd to most westerners. But I found it very poor in offering to readers a metaphysic ground (Bazi is part of the millennial Chinese metaphysic, as it is named his own institute in KL). I read some books about western astrology and whoever author I chose, every time I entered a world made of ancient cosmological studies, mixed with alchemy, mythology and psychology. This book instead looks more like any cheap DIY guide such as"How to invest your money and become rich..." " How to be happy with the help of colors" and so on... I am interested in Bazi but I will look for other kinds of teachings.

[Cinco Elementos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aprender BaZi no es una tarea sencilla, resulta un gran desafío hacerlo de manera autodidacta.

El Código de Destino es un libro introductorio Joey Yap en BaZi o Cuatro Pilares del Destino. El libro resulta ser una referencia para estudiantes y practicantes, escrito en un formato de fácil lectura.

Yap profundiza en BaZi, más allá de las lecturas de la astrología china convencionales que se centran en el año de nacimiento. Con el libro conoces los 10 Tallos Celestiales, 12 Ramas Terrestres, relaciones especiales entre los cinco elementos, trazado de un gráfico BaZi y técnicas sencillas y rápidas de análisis para descifrar el código de destino.

[Hazeanni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joey Yap made me understood by heart the basic element of Ba Zi, its calculation to plot the destiny chart and the general impact to our lives. This is the book made me finally in tuned with the whole idea of the of Ba Zi Chart and how it should be read together with Feng Shui. This book is good for beginner and those who still at lost or didn't quite catch the meaning and application of Ba Zi.

[Nicole (niibookreader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good for people who want to strengthen their basics. It was easy to follow.

[Shahnaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

oke sih, buat pemula

[Rizal · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Introduction to metaphysics, a recommended book for the beginner to start studying Ba Zi, the content is easy to digest and good examples to make us understand the lessons.

[Clara · Rating 4 out of 5]

First book o read on Bazi, very eye opening

[Maestro_Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for beginners for starting to learn about Bazi. Going to get the second book of this series. (There is a total x5 books in this series)

[Amarulloh Khoeri · Rating 5 out of 5]

The language used is very easy to understand for people who are just learning and diving into BaZi. Lots of cheatsheets and examples to practice how to read BaZi charts.

[Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

It all started when I was flipping through the YouTube channels and came across Joey Yap Animal signs forecast which was really interesting. It intrigued me when he drilled down into Bazi elements. This is the book that made me understood by heart the basic element of Bazi.
Bazi above all is about taking the right action at the right time. Taking advantage of the luck.
If is not the right time , focus on what time is right for you such as career, making money , personal growth and satisfaction.
For some of us , missing the moment is missing the boat forever! Your next chance comes , well, in your next life time!

[lynne fireheart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started with Book 2, but realised that Book 1 had just a bit of info I needed... so went ahead and bought this. It's an easy read, informative, entertaining while illustrating the (basic) BaZi concepts.

Highly recommended for anyone interested in this field.

[Nura Yusof · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mostly accessible but could be made easier still. Requires going back again and again.