Lesson 1. The 12 Palaces of Destiny: Calculation Method
Method for calculating the 12 Palaces of Destiny: how the system is constructed and how to derive the Palaces from a chart.

A system for a multidimensional analysis of a BaZi chart: areas of life, connections, and annual forecasting—without mysticism or fatalism
6
Lessons
The 12 Palaces system helps you view a BaZi chart through the lens of life areas and connections: what is expressed more strongly, where support exists, and where strategy and care are needed.
At ShenQi, it is presented as an analytical tool, without “verdicts,” fearmongering, or mysticism. You learn to recognize the structure and draw conclusions that can be translated into action.
The course’s practical focus is not only to understand the Palaces, but also to learn how to apply the system in annual forecasting.
The course is structured to take you step by step from the method to its application
You will understand the calculation method and how to read the Palaces without confusion.
You will explore the key Palaces and their meanings: life, relationships, children, wealth, movement, and more.
You will learn to apply the 12 Palaces system to forecasts and practical conclusions.
Skills that make chart analysis more precise and multidimensional
Understand the calculation method and apply it confidently to a chart.
Connect the Palaces to one another and to the overall structure of the BaZi chart.
Relationships, children, money, property, parents, movement, and risk—understood at the structural level.
Understand which Palaces are activated during the year and how to translate this into recommendations.
1 module · 6 video lessons · 10 hr 39 min
The complete cycle: the method for calculating the 12 Palaces, a detailed exploration of the key Palaces, and application of the system in annual forecasting.
Method for calculating the 12 Palaces of Destiny: how the system is constructed and how to derive the Palaces from a chart.
The Life Palace: what it reveals and how to read the foundation of the personality and its basic pattern of expression.
The Siblings, Marriage, and Children Palaces: how to analyze social ties, partnership, and children.
The Wealth, Property, and Servant Palaces: money, resources, assets, and work processes within the Palace structure.
The Friends, Risk, Movement, and Parents Palaces: social circles, travel, caution, and parental influence.
Applying the 12 Palaces system in annual forecasting: how to translate activations into practical conclusions.
Program Facts
a coherent learning structure
a step-by-step exploration of the system
in-depth format
Meaning and Criteria Instead of “Labels”
plenty of sweeping conclusions
Fatalistic Palace Interpretations
Fearmongering About “Bad” Indicators
Disconnected Meanings Without a System
Difficult to Replicate Independently
structured and applicable
Reading Criteria and the Logic of Connections
Calm Analysis Without Dramatization
Connection to the Question and Real Decisions
A Dedicated Lesson on Annual Forecasting
Brief answers about the format and level.
Yes, preferably. The course teaches the 12 Palaces system and its application, but it is easiest to follow if you already understand the basic chart structure.
Yes. The final lesson covers the use of the 12 Palaces in annual forecasting.
Yes. The course consists of 6 recorded video lessons.
No. The ShenQi approach is based on analysis and strategy, without fearmongering or verdicts.
Understand the structure of the Palaces and apply it in annual forecasting to make your analysis deeper and more practical
Receive a personalized certificate upon course completion.