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The idea for the BaZi Essentials series of books arose out of a desire to simplify the sophisticated study of Chinese Astrology into something a little easier to digest. Too many people are only familiar with the "12 Animal Year Signs" type of Chinese Astrology. But the true form of character traits in Chinese Astrology stems from the Day of Birth, not the Year of Birth. My previous series on the BaZi Essentials: 10 Day Masters focused on exactly that − the individual Day Master based on your Day of Birth.
If you have read my books on BaZi, BaZi - The Destiny Code and BaZi - The Destiny Code Revealed, or even taken any classes on the subject, you probably know that there is really NO end to BaZi studies. There may be a finite number of theories and principles to learn, but the methods of application and interpretation are varying, complex and hence, endless. That is precisely why BaZi can become a lifelong study and education.
The book you are currently holding in your hands belongs to the BaZi Essentials: 5 Structures series. It takes one step higher into demystifying the complex nature of BaZi studies to help you understand how you use BaZi in your daily life and how to navigate through the events and people in your world.
But how is this book of the BaZi Structures series different from the BaZi Day Masters series? Well, consider BaZi to have 3 layers of complexity based on the information gleaned from your day of birth:
If you do not know what your BaZi chart or your Structure is, do not worry. You can log on to my website at www.joeyyap.com/bazi5s to find out your Structure instantly.
It goes without saying that if you are a Companion Structure, you are obviously more than just the characteristics listed here. You are not only a socially-engaged connector with the propensity to be self-interested and manipulative! This book will, however, provide you with a general blueprint as to how you approach your life.
What are your most negative and positive personality traits? What are you like as a friend, as a parent and as a worker? What type of careers and job roles are best suited to your disposition, and how do you deal with everyday problems, challenges and issues − whether in your professional or personal life? What is your attitude to wealth, and how would you best go about making the most of your talents to gain more wealth? In other words, what is your path of least resistance to wealth?
All these questions and more are addressed in this book so that you are able to see exactly how the Companion Structure reacts to and interacts with external influences.
But bear in mind that in BaZi the concept of STRONG or WEAK elements plays a big role in determining how much of a Companion Structure you are. These factors are too varied and complex to be discussed here in a simple book (it is, however, a fundamental section of my professional BaZi courses and Destiny Code series of books). Suffice to say that to read and understand this particular book, you merely need to be aware of this concept. If your Structure is strong, you will exhibit more of the tendencies outlined in this book.
The strongest element in your chart determines your BaZi Structure. However, it is entirely possible for one person to have a mix of Structures in his or her chart because of the different elements. As such, not everyone is a pure Structure. The second strongest element in your chart is known as your secondary BaZi Structure, and determines your secondary nature. Consider it your sub-behavior, if you will. The print-out of your chart that you obtain from my website as mentioned above will clearly indicate the second strongest element.
A healthy BaZi Structure is one where the strengths of all the elements are balanced − one where no single element is too strong. When an element is too strong, it becomes known as an extreme BaZi Structure. This is typically indicative that more of the negative traits of that particular Structure will prevail.
You do need to bear in mind that this book shows you the traits of the Companion Structure in general, and does not take into account the particularities of your entire BaZi chart! Therefore, it becomes extremely valuable and important to get a complete BaZi consultation from a professional, or to take a full BaZi course and learn and master the interpretation skills for your own individual use.
BaZi is a study that helps us to understand ourselves, make better decisions and ultimately, enables us to shape our life for the better. These compact, easy-to-understand guides are designed to help you fulfil your life's goals in a more meaningful way. I hope to make BaZi a relevant part of your life, and may the knowledge that you gain serve you in all of your life's endeavors.
I wish you much pleasure and excitement in your journey towards understanding BaZi and applying it in your life.
 Click here to watch an introduction on BaZi Essential Series - The Five Structures (BaZi Profiling)
Other structure books in this BaZi Essentials Series:
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