Resources
Curated References.
Independent helplines and classical BaZi study sources — selected for clarity, not affiliation.
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Mental health support
BaZi can help with self-reflection and timing — it is not a substitute for licensed mental health care. If you are in distress or crisis, contact a qualified professional or crisis service immediately.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (U.S.). Free, confidential support 24/7.
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 (U.S.). Trained crisis counselors by SMS.
- NAMI HelpLine — National Alliance on Mental Illness resources, education, and referral guidance.
- SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357. Treatment referral and information (U.S.), 24/7.
- Samaritans — Call 116 123 (UK & Ireland). Free, confidential, 24/7.
- Talk Suicide Canada — Call or text 1-833-456-4566 (Canada). 24/7.
- Lifeline Australia — Call 13 11 14 (Australia). 24/7.
- Befrienders Worldwide — Directory of volunteer emotional-support centers across many other countries. Start here if none of the above apply to you.
Classical BaZi & ancient knowledge
These sources focus on Four Pillars theory, classical texts (子平, 滴天髓), and structured study — not fortune-telling hype. Use them to deepen context alongside BaZiWar’s tactical layer.
Wikipedia — Four Pillars of Destiny
Neutral overview of BaZi history, pillar structure, and terminology. A sensible entry point before classical texts.
Chinese Text Project (ctext.org)
Searchable library of classical Chinese works — including foundational metaphysical and philosophical texts used in traditional BaZi study.
子平真诠 (Ziping Zhenquan) — ctext
Influential Qing-era treatise on 子平 (Ziping) Four Pillars method — core reference for classical chart structure and interpretation logic.
Chinese Fortune Calendar
Long-running educational site with BaZi fundamentals, calendar mechanics, and reference articles — focused on teaching rather than sensational predictions.
Joey Yap — BaZi education
Established practitioner and teacher publishing structured BaZi curriculum, case studies, and classical-method explainers for serious students.
International Feng Shui School
Academic-style training in Chinese metaphysics including Four Pillars — useful for systematic study of traditional frameworks and terminology.
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