Comparisons: complete guide
Neutral side-by-side comparisons of Chinese metaphysics systems and calculation conventions.
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- BaZi vs Zi Wei Dou ShuBaZi vs Zi Wei Dou Shu: inputs, calendars, chart structure, learning curve and when each is used — a neutral side-by-side comparison.
- Liu Yao vs Mei Hua Yi ShuLiu Yao vs Mei Hua Yi Shu: casting methods, what each reads, complexity and when to use which I Ching method.
- BaZi vs Western AstrologyBaZi vs Western astrology: calendars, what is measured, chart structure and timing methods compared without hype.
- Qi Men Dun Jia vs Liu YaoQi Men Dun Jia vs Liu Yao: time-based nine-palace boards versus coin-cast hexagrams — inputs, structure and use cases.
- True Solar Time vs Clock TimeTrue solar time vs clock time in BaZi: longitude, equation of time, daylight saving and when the hour pillar changes.
- Day change at 23:00 vs Day change at 00:00Zi hour 23:00 vs 00:00: the two BaZi day-boundary conventions (早子时/夜子时), what changes and how to choose.