Frequently Asked Questions

These are a family of classical analytical systems developed over thousands of years, rooted in the principles of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. They are not belief systems or religions. They are structured frameworks for understanding patterns in time, space, and personal energy. I work with four systems that cover life-path analysis, strategic decisions, time-sensitive forecasting, and spatial analysis.

It depends on the type of consultation:

For a life-path analysis:
Your date of birth and time of birth in the Gregorian (Western) calendar. I handle any calendar conversions. Your place of birth, as specific as possible (city or district level). If you only know an approximate birth time, that’s fine. See the next question.

For a specific question or situation:
Your date of birth (exact time is helpful but not always required), your place of birth, your current location (city or district level), a brief self-introduction, and a detailed description of the situation or question you’d like to explore. If your question involves other people (a partner, business associate, family member), I will need their dates of birth as well.

This is more common than you might think, and it doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker. If you know the approximate window (“early morning” or “sometime in the afternoon”), that gives me a starting range. From there, I ask you about key events and turning points in your life, then check your experiences against the possible birth-time windows to find which one produces the most consistent match. It takes more time, but the results are worth it. Some of my most accurate analyses have come from clients who started without an exact birth time.

It varies by service. The Single-Topic Consultation is typically done within a few days. The Strategic Forecast Report (5 years in detail, one major life cycle, 15+ pages) is delivered within 7 business days. The Comprehensive Strategic Report (10 years in detail, two major life cycles, 30+ pages) is delivered within 10 business days. The Strategic Spatial Layout depends on the complexity of the property. I will give you a clear timeline when we begin.

All consultations are delivered in writing. This is a deliberate choice, not a limitation. Written analysis lets me document complex multi-system findings with precision, and it gives you a permanent reference you can come back to at every major decision point. We communicate through WhatsApp, WeChat, or email, whichever you prefer.

Absolutely. I spent over twenty years handling sensitive financial data at a Fortune Global 500 bank. Confidentiality isn’t something I picked up for this practice. It’s been part of how I work for decades. Your birth data, personal questions, and all consultation content are kept strictly between us and never shared with anyone.

At this time, I only accept clients who were born in and currently reside in the Northern Hemisphere. The classical systems I use are built on the Chinese solar calendar and its seasonal framework, which directly reflects Northern Hemisphere climate patterns. In the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are reversed, and the academic community has not reached consensus on how the traditional calculation methods should be adjusted. I would rather be upfront about this boundary than apply a framework where I can’t guarantee accuracy. It’s a matter of professional integrity.

This is not a religion, and it doesn’t require any particular belief system. It’s an analytical tradition, closer in spirit to a diagnostic framework than a faith practice. Many of my clients hold strong religious convictions of various kinds, and they find that these analyses sit comfortably alongside their existing worldview. That said, you’re the best judge of your own comfort level, and I respect whatever boundaries you set.

I conduct consultations in both English and Chinese. All written reports can be delivered in either language based on your preference.

Yes. The Comprehensive Strategic Report comes with 2 complimentary follow-up Q&A sessions within 14 days of delivery, so you can ask about anything in the report or related questions. For other services, feel free to reach out if something in the analysis needs clarification. If your situation evolves and you need ongoing guidance, the Ongoing Advisory Retainer gives you an annual subscription with 1 question per week, covering any topic within my expertise.