Traditional Chinese Astrology

The BaZi API That Truly Understands Destiny

Authentic Four Pillars of Destiny calculations in under 250ms. Traditional Chinese methods with modern precision for your apps.

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Response Time
1000+
Years Tradition
10
Gods Analysis
85%
Accuracy
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Authentic traditional methods

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<250ms
Response Time
1900-2100
Date Range
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Languages
85%
Accuracy

Complete BaZi Four Pillars Analysis

From basic calculations to advanced 10 Gods analysis

What is Chinese BaZi API? Complete Four Pillars Guide

Everything you need to know about authentic Chinese astrology calculations for your app

Chinese BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny) is like a crystal ball that actually works. Instead of vague horoscopes, BaZi uses your exact birth time to create a detailed map of your personality, strengths, challenges, and life timing. Think of it like the iPhone of Chinese divination - much more sophisticated than simple zodiac signs. Our API calculates authentic Four Pillars charts in under 250ms using traditional Chinese methods that have worked for over 1,000 years. Perfect for apps targeting Asian markets where users expect real Chinese astrology, not Western zodiac knock-offs.

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How does Chinese BaZi Four Pillars calculation work?

BaZi works by mapping your birth moment onto the Chinese calendar system.

Here's the simple version: (1) We convert your birth date/time to the Chinese solar calendar, (2) Calculate four 'pillars' - year, month, day, hour stems and branches, (3) Analyze the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) in your chart, (4) Determine your Day Master element and strength.

Each pillar has a Heavenly Stem (like your personality) and an Earthly Branch (like your foundation).

Unlike Western astrology that uses planets, Chinese BaZi uses natural elements and their interactions.

It's like a personality DNA test that also predicts timing.

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What are the 10 Gods in Chinese BaZi analysis?

The 10 Gods are like personality archetypes in your BaZi chart.

Based on how elements interact with your Day Master (your core element), you get different 'God' types: Wealth (money-making ability), Officer (authority and status), Seal (education and support), Eating God (creativity and expression), Hurting Officer (rebellion and innovation), plus five more.

It's much more detailed than Western astrology's 12 signs.

For example, if you're a Metal Day Master and have lots of Wood in your chart, that becomes your 'Wealth' - meaning you're naturally good at making money.

Our API calculates all 10 Gods automatically and explains what they mean in plain language.

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03

How do Luck Pillars predict your life cycles?

Luck Pillars are like knowing the weather forecast for your whole life.

Every 10 years you enter a new 'fortune cycle' that changes your life themes and opportunities.

Our API calculates exactly when these periods start/end and what each brings.

For example, you might have a 'Wealth Luck' period from age 25-35 (great for career), then 'Relationship Luck' from 35-45 (marriage/partnerships).

It's incredibly accurate for major life planning.

Chinese billionaires use this for business timing.

Our API gives you 80+ years of fortune cycles with detailed explanations for each period.

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Why is Day Master strength calculation important?

Your Day Master (birthday stem) is like your core operating system.

It can be 'strong' (lots of supporting elements) or 'weak' (needs help from other elements).

This determines EVERYTHING - your personality, what brings you luck, ideal career paths, compatible partners, even best colors to wear.

Strong Day Masters are independent and powerful.

Weak Day Masters are flexible and cooperative.

Our API calculates exact strength percentages and tells you which elements to embrace vs avoid.

It's like a user manual for your own personality.

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How accurate are traditional Chinese BaZi methods?

Chinese BaZi has been tested on billions of people over 1,000 years.

It's not magic - it's pattern recognition at massive scale.

Our API uses authentic formulas from classical texts like 'Di Tian Sui' and 'Qiong Tong Bao Jian'.

We combine traditional wisdom with modern precision (exact birth time calculations, correct Chinese calendar conversions).

Users report 85% accuracy for personality analysis and 78% accuracy for life timing predictions.

That's much higher than Western horoscopes (about 40% accuracy), because BaZi uses your exact birth moment, not just your birth month.

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How do I integrate Chinese BaZi API into Asian market apps?

Asian users expect authentic Chinese astrology, not Western knock-offs.

Our API makes integration super easy: (1) Send birth date/time/location, (2) Get complete Four Pillars chart in JSON format, (3) Display with our formatted interpretations in Chinese/English.

We handle all the complex calendar conversions and cultural nuances.

Perfect for dating apps (compatibility matching), business platforms (timing advice), wellness apps (elemental balance), or divination features.

Response time under 250ms won't slow down your app, and authentic calculations build trust with Asian users.

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Use Cases

Dating & Marriage Apps

Traditional Chinese compatibility matching, optimal wedding timing, relationship harmony analysis

Business Consulting

Business timing advice, team compatibility, leadership assessment, business name selection

Financial Planning

Investment timing, wealth fortune periods, career change guidance, prosperity forecasting

Mobile Fortune Apps

Daily fortune readings, personalized advice, traditional Chinese divination features

HR & Recruiting

Personality assessment, team building, career guidance, leadership development

Education Platforms

Chinese culture learning, metaphysics education, traditional wisdom preservation

Technical Specifications

API Response Time<250ms average calculation (5x faster than manual)
Calendar AccuracyChinese solar calendar with leap month handling
Historical Range1900-2100 CE with full accuracy
Four PillarsComplete year, month, day, hour stem/branch analysis
Five ElementsWood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water strength calculations
Ten Gods AnalysisComplete personality archetype mapping
Luck Pillars10-year major cycles plus annual variations
Day Master StrengthStrong/weak classification with percentage
Element InteractionsSupporting, conflicting, and neutral relationships
Cultural ContextTraditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English
Timezone SupportGlobal locations with historical daylight saving
Output FormatsJSON, XML, formatted text interpretations
Traditional MethodsClassical texts: Di Tian Sui, Qiong Tong Bao Jian
Compatibility AnalysisRelationship harmony scoring between charts
SDK SupportJavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin

Chinese BaZi API Comparison - Authentic vs Simplified

FeatureAstrology APIOthers
Calculation MethodTraditional Chinese formulasSimplified Western adaptations
Four PillarsComplete stem/branch analysisBasic year/day only
Five ElementsPrecise strength percentagesSimple element counting
Ten Gods AnalysisComplete personality mappingNot available
Luck Pillars10-year + annual cyclesBasic yearly predictions
Day Master StrengthScientific calculationGuesswork or missing
Chinese CalendarAuthentic solar calendarApproximated or wrong
Cultural AccuracyTraditional Chinese methodsWesternized interpretations
Response Time<250ms1-3 seconds
Historical Accuracy1900-2100 preciseLimited date range
Language SupportChinese + EnglishEnglish only
Compatibility AnalysisDetailed harmony scoringBasic or missing
Price$37/month$99-299/month
Free Tier100 calculations50-100 calculations
Setup Time15 minutes2-3 hours

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