Charles III

Shang Guan (Output) releases brilliance, Bi Jian (Peer) supports the self. This cycle sees a surging Water momentum, the Day Master extremely strong. Shang Guan Jia Wood emerges to drain the excessive qi, indicating talent revelation and active thinking, but also prone to rebellious tendencies. For the young prince, this is a period of education and character formation. He shows interest in art and history, but also feels constrained under strict royal discipline. Overall, it's a stage of knowledge accumulation and budding individuality.

Shang Guan generates wealth, but the Wealth Star is not prominent. Jia Wood Shang Guan can generate Fire (wealth), but the original chart lacks Fire, so wealth sources do not manifest. Thus, there is no substantial financial accumulation in career; rather, the focus is on study and talent cultivation. During this cycle, Charles enters school, achieves average to good grades, but does not show particular leadership qualities. Financially, he depends on royal support and has no independent income. The key is the independent thinking and critical spirit represented by Shang Guan, which foreshadows his later attention to architecture, environmental protection, etc.

Bi Jie (Peers) appear frequently, Officer Star restrained. With many Bi Jian, there are many friends and peers. However, the Stem of the year, Zheng Guan Wu Earth, is combined by three Gui Water, leading to the early death of his father, King George VI (in 1952), and his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, ascending the throne with strong maternal authority. His relationship with his mother is formal, and he has little communication with his father. In school, he is somewhat distant from classmates. The emergence of Shang Guan also makes him prone to aversion to rules set by elders, but it manifests as introverted sensitivity.

Water strong, Earth weak, spleen and stomach vulnerable. The chart has extremely strong Water, and Earth is drained by Water, so watch for issues with the spleen, stomach, digestive system, and damp-cold problems. During adolescence, strengthen physical exercise and avoid exposure to water and cold. Emotionally, strong Water governs melancholy, and Shang Guan brings mood swings, so mental health needs attention.

Shi Shen (Expression) controls Sha, damp Earth nurtures Wood. Yi Wood Shi Shen emerges, draining brilliance and generating wealth. The earthly branch Chou Earth (Qi Sha) is useful, but Chou is damp Earth, its power to control Water limited. This cycle is youth, emphasizing artistic refinement and responsibility. He enters Cambridge University and begins royal duties. Shi Shen represents gentleness and creativity, while Qi Sha represents pressure and mission. He gradually appears composed in public, but inwardly still yearns for free expression.

Qi Sha approaches Wealth repository, career emerges. Chou Earth Qi Sha is the root of the Officer Star, and Chou is Metal repository, hiding Xin Metal Pian Yin, indicating he gains some positions and advisory roles within the royal family. In 1969, he is formally invested as Prince of Wales, becoming heir apparent. His career shifts from student to royal family member, but actual power is limited. Financially, he begins to have an independent income source (Duchy of Cornwall revenue). Shi Shen generates wealth, and his interests in agriculture and environmental protection begin to sprout.

Shi Shen combines with Officer, marriage brewing. Yi Wood Shi Shen has a tendency to combine with the year stem Wu Earth, indicating romantic inclinations. Later in this cycle, he meets Camilla Shand (1970), and they become close. However, under family pressure, he needs to find a more suitable princess. Relations with his mother remain distant, while his father, Prince Philip, is strict with him. Shi Shen also represents love of animals, and he actively participates in equestrian sports.

Chou Earth and Chen repository, pay attention to joints. Shi Shen controls Sha, energy is relatively strong, but Chou Earth as Metal repository requires attention to joint overuse. With a Water-strong constitution, still watch for dampness, appropriate exercise like horseback riding can strengthen the body. Emotionally, Shi Shen brings pleasure, but Qi Sha can easily cause anxiety.

Wealth Star combines with the self, Shang Guan generates wealth. In this cycle, Bing Fire Zheng Cai combines with Gui Water Day Master, while Yin Wood Shang Guan generates Bing Fire, forming an auspicious pattern of Wealth Star affectionate and Shang Guan generating wealth. Fire is the favored element, completely changing the cold Water state of the original chart. This is the golden period of Charles's life: actively engaged in career, marrying Diana in marriage, family happiness. The Wealth Star also represents material enjoyment; he begins to have more autonomy and wealth accumulation.

Zheng Cai combines with the self, both wealth and officer are excellent. Bing Fire Zheng Cai combines with the self, indicating stable direct income; and the Wealth Star generates Officer (Bing Fire generates Wu Earth), consolidating his career status. He is enthusiastic about charity, founding The Prince's Trust (1976), focusing on youth and community. During this decade, his charitable endeavors expand, personal wealth grows from Duchy of Cornwall revenues. In 1981, he marries Diana in a grand wedding, boosting his international prestige. Shang Guan generates wealth: he publishes books, gives speeches, engages in architecture, philosophy, etc., attracting attention.

Wealth Star combines with Day, marital harmony. Bing Fire is the wife star, combining into the Day Master, indicating marital harmony. Initially, his relationship with Diana is good, and they have William (1982) and Harry (1984). However, Shang Guan emerging also represents the pursuit of freedom and independent space, and personality differences with Diana gradually emerge. In family relations, his relationship with his mother improves somewhat, but remains distant.

Fire warms the chart and body, health improves. This cycle has strong Fire warming the body, constitution improves, energy abundant. However, Yin combines with Hai to become Wood, Wood qi excessively strong, so watch liver and gallbladder function. Emotionally, Wei Cai combining with self brings pleasure, but Shang Guan can easily stir mood swings, so restrain temper.

Pian Cai emerges on stem, Shi Shen generates wealth. Ding Fire Pian Cai and Mao Wood Shi Shen, the Wealth Star is even stronger, but Mao is combined by Hai, Shi Shen is fettered. This cycle's prosperity is still auspicious, but marriage shows cracks. In career, he continues charity and public duties, but personal life becomes a media focus. Shi Shen represents art and enjoyment; he is fond of country life, painting, and philosophy. Pian Cai governs fluidity; his marriage with Diana separates in 1992 and officially divorces in 1996.

Pian Cai flourishes, investments active. Ding Fire Pian Cai represents investment returns and extra income; he invests in real estate and organic farming through the Duchy, wealth grows. However, Shi Shen being combined hinders creative ventures. His 1994 biography "Charles: The Man, the Myth" stirs controversy. In career, he begins to take on more duties on behalf of the Queen, but succession remains distant.

Shi Shen governs emotions, marital change. Mao Wood Shi Shen represents desire and emotions, but is combined by Hai Water, emotions suppressed. His relationship with Camilla continues, while Diana exposes marital problems in 1992. Relations with his mother are tense, and public opinion turns against him. After Diana's death in 1997, he is greatly grieved, but gradually recovers his relationship with Camilla. This cycle marks the lowest point of his reputation.

Wood strong, Fire blazing; watch cardiovascular health. Ding Fire Pian Cai, but Mao Wood generates Fire; excessive Fire can harm the cardiovascular system. Beware of high blood pressure and heart strain. Emotionally, Shi Shen being combined causes inner distress, prone to depression; need outlets like gardening, art.

Officer Star reappears, many Waters contend for Officer. Wu Chen Zheng Guan stem and branch unified, but original chart has many Bi Jian, Officer Star is overcome by the many Waters, forming an image of "Officer Star contended". This cycle, Officer Star is useful but damaged, representing power and responsibility but accompanied by pressure and controversies. He formally divorces Diana (1996), her death (1997) triggers huge public opinion, and he is once blamed. In career, he continues to wait for the throne and begins to rebuild his image.

Officer Star attacked, career setbacks. Zheng Guan represents position and reputation, but is contended by Bi Jian, meaning his public image is damaged, power eroded. After Diana's funeral in 1997, his approval rating plummets. He shifts focus to environmental protection and organic farming, writing "Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World" (2010) etc. Financially, due to divorce settlement and public pressure, expenditures are huge, but Duchy income remains stable.

Officer Star as taboo, family conflicts. Wu Chen Officer Star combined by Bi Jian, indicates competition with siblings (royal family members) and generational succession pressure with his mother. His relationship with Camilla is made public in 1998, but still criticized. In marriage, he weds Camilla in 2005, but public acceptance is not high. Relations with William and Harry are tolerable.

Earth and Water at war, spleen and stomach issues. Officer Star Earth is overcome by Water; beware of weak spleen and stomach, indigestion. Chen is Water repository, excessive dampness, susceptible to rheumatism. Emotionally, Officer Star attacked brings anxiety and sense of responsibility, need stress management.

Qi Sha attacks the body, Wealth Star transforms Sha. Ji Earth Qi Sha emerges on stem, Si Fire Zheng Cai has root, forming wealth generating Sha. Qi Sha represents challenges, change, and pressure, but Si Fire is favored, able to restrain excessive Sha. This cycle, he actively promotes charity and environmental causes, while preparing for succession. After marrying Camilla in 2005, family life stabilizes. In career, he receives more dignitaries, engages in diplomacy, gradually regaining public respect.

Wealth generates strong Sha, career breakthroughs. Qi Sha nurtured by wealth indicates he proactively takes on responsibilities and risks. He expands the influence of The Prince's Trust, launches the "Prince's Rainforests Project," etc. He criticizes modern architecture, stirring controversy but gaining attention. Financially, Duchy income grows annually; he invests in organic farming and renewable energy. Qi Sha also represents competition, and he has philosophical differences with his son William on environmental issues.

Qi Sha is restrained, interpersonal relations improve. Ji Earth Qi Sha is generated by Si Fire Wealth Star, but Si-Hai clash causes friction within the family. Relationship with Camilla is solid; she becomes an important support. Relations with his mother trend toward easing, as the Queen begins to delegate some duties. Public relations improve due to the passage of time since Diana's death, but some negative voices remain.

Si-Hai clash, watch kidneys. Si-Hai clash, Water and Fire at war; pay attention to kidneys, urinary system, and fluid metabolism. Si Fire being clashed also requires guarding against heart problems. This cycle has high pressure, Qi Sha attacking the body can easily cause blood pressure issues; appropriate relaxation needed.

Resource Star at peak, Wealth and Resource accompany. Geng Metal Zheng Yin (Direct Resource) generates the self, Wu Fire Pian Cai is favorable, but the Resource Star generates Water which is taboo, so surface honor rises but actual consumption. This cycle is a critical period of power transition. His status as heir apparent becomes more prominent; he gradually takes over the Queen's duties. In 2022, the Queen passes, and he succeeds as King Charles III. This cycle marks the peak and turning point of his life.

Resource Star protects Officer, inherits the throne. Zheng Yin represents reputation and succession; Geng Metal Resource Star generates the Day Master, his authority within the royal family rises. In 2018, the Hereditary Succession meetings confirm him as successor. On September 8, 2022, the Queen passes, and he ascends automatically. Financially, he inherits royal assets, but to meet public expenditures, the Duchy of Cornwall is transferred to William. Wu Fire Pian Cai is favorable, but is drained by Geng Metal Resource Star, so finances require careful planning. He vigorously promotes environmental and climate issues, but political influence is limited.

Resource Star as taboo, family turbulence. Geng Metal Zheng Yin generates Bi Jian, relations with family members are complex. Tensions with Harry and Meghan; in 2020, Harry steps back from royal duties. Relations with William are tolerable but the power transition is sensitive. Relationship with Camilla is harmonious; she is styled Queen Consort. Public support rate rises after succession, but still not as high as his mother.

Metal generating Water, lungs and kidneys prone to weakness. Geng Metal generates Water; watch for lung and respiratory issues; excessive Water generation burdens kidneys. Wu Fire is favorable, can moderately warm and supplement heart yang. At old age, guard against cold, keep warm. Emotionally, Resource Star brings excessive pondering, need to cultivate an open-minded attitude.

Pian Yin transforms Sha, Earth and Metal generate each other. Xin Metal Pian Yin generates the self, Wei Earth Qi Sha controls Water, but Wei Earth is dry Earth and combines with Mao to form Wood, Wood flourishes generating Fire. This cycle is the monarch's later years; Pian Yin represents thought and introspection, Qi Sha represents responsibility and restriction. He may continue to focus on environmental, religious matters, but energy wanes. Wei Earth Qi Sha is favorable, but Xin Metal Pian Yin is taboo, so outward glory but inner loneliness.

Qi Sha adjacent to Resource, power consolidation. Wei Earth Qi Sha is authority, but is drained by Xin Metal, so actual power may be limited. As king, he gradually retreats behind the scenes, possibly giving more symbolic speeches. In career, he will focus on charity and interfaith dialogue. Financially, because Pian Yin is taboo, investments need caution to avoid losses from trusting others. Wei Earth is wealth repository, but combined by Mao Wood, the repository is tied up, leading to financial entanglements.

Pian Yin causes loneliness, interpersonal relationships distant. Pian Yin governs reclusiveness; he may have a generation gap with younger royals (such as William, George). Qi Sha brings dignity, but subordinates and advisors may find it hard to get close. Relationship with Camilla remains intimate, but health reasons may affect interaction. Public attention declines; he may feel loss.

Xin Metal controls Wood, watch liver and gallbladder. Xin Metal controls Mao Wood, liver and gallbladder function easily impaired. Wei Earth Qi Sha, watch skin and joint issues. This cycle, Pian Yin generates Water, Kidney Water too strong; beware of frequent night urination, soreness of waist and knees. Emotionally, there's a tendency to dwell on memories and depression; need to maintain social connections.

Jie Cai seizes wealth, Resource Star as taboo. Ren Water Jie Cai emerges on stem, Shen Metal Zheng Yin generates Water, the chart's Water momentum floods, taboo gods rampant. This cycle is the twilight of life, energy declines. Jie Cai represents competition and financial loss, Resource Star represents overthinking; he may live in seclusion, but health and property are at risk. In career, he completely withdraws from public activities, retires peacefully.

Jie Cai breaks wealth, financial erosion. Ren Water Jie Cai overcomes Ding Fire Pian Cai, financially there may be large expenditures or loss due to fraud. Shen Metal generates Water, reputation no longer important. He may transfer most power to William, retaining only a titular position. No substantive career progress; focus is on maintaining dignity and peace.

Bi Jie numerous, interpersonal indifference. Many Bi Jie indicate siblings or old friends may pass, leaving him feeling lonely. In family relations, conflicts may arise over property or inheritance. Public memory of him fades, but as the longest-serving heir apparent and the oldest monarch to ascend, historical evaluation will become a focus.

Metal abundant, Water turbid; Kidney Water excessively strong. Pay serious attention to kidneys, urinary system, and fluid circulation. Shen Metal generates Water, lung qi also weak, prone to heart and lung diseases. This cycle Water highly excessive, may require dialysis or fluid regulation. Emotionally, Ren Water Jie Cai brings turmoil, prone to anxiety and insomnia; need to calm the spirit and rest.