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The ShenQi Personal Calendar: Two Modes

Practical mode for everyday planning. Expert mode for in-depth time analysis.

May 24, 2026 3 minutes read

We have updated the ShenQi Personal Calendar and added two ways to use it:

  • practical mode;
  • expert mode.

This continues one of the platform’s key ideas:

one system—different levels of depth.

You can now choose the calendar format that best suits the way you process information and the depth of analysis you want.

Practical mode

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Practical mode is designed for everyday use and planning.

It is right for you if you want to:

  • assess the quality of each day more quickly;
  • understand when time supports action;
  • see ready-to-use recommendations;
  • use the calendar without having to study Eastern metaphysics.

The practical version focuses on:

  • the calendar overview;
  • the best dates of the period;
  • the month’s focus;
  • recommendations for different areas of life;
  • supportive and challenging hours;
  • clear, practical language.

In this mode, the calendar works as a navigation tool:

showing when it is better to intensify your efforts, and when not to go against the rhythm of time.

Expert mode

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Expert mode is suitable if you want to see the deeper structure of the analysis and the underlying logic of time.

It includes:

  • BaZi pillars;
  • day indicators;
  • energetic effects;
  • SKDG markers;
  • personal interactions;
  • additional analytical layers.

Expert mode does not replace practical mode; it complements it.

It is not “the full version instead of the basic one,” but a different way to work with the same calculation.

ShenQi considers it important to preserve all of the following at once:

  • practical clarity;
  • analytical depth;
  • and the opportunity to explore the system gradually without becoming overwhelmed.

Previews are available before purchase

Before ordering a calendar, you can now preview both modes directly in the interface.

This helps you understand in advance:

  • which format feels more natural;
  • how deeply you want to explore the analysis;
  • and which display style will be more convenient in everyday use.

Switching between modes

ShenQi does not divide practical and expert modes into separate products.

After purchasing a calendar, you can request the alternative mode free of charge in your account.

For example:

  • purchase the practical version for daily planning;
  • request the expert display later;
  • without purchasing the calculation again.

We view both modes as different ways to work with the same product.

Developing the service-product system

The practical/expert display model was previously introduced in the Date Selection calculator.

This system is now becoming part of ShenQi’s personal insights as well.

We continue to develop our service products so that they remain:

  • clear for new users;
  • useful in daily practice;
  • and sufficiently in-depth for those studying the system professionally.

This update is another step toward a more flexible and mature ShenQi ecosystem.