Nikola Tesla

Shi Shen (Talent) emerges in the heavenly stems, while Qi Sha (Indirect Officer) sits in the earthly branches, forming the structure of 'Shi Shen Controlling Qi Sha'. Shi Shen represents talent, creativity, and free expression; Qi Sha symbolizes pressure, challenges, and authority. This decade marks the budding of the native's talents and early tempering. From 1866 to 1876, Tesla demonstrated extraordinary imagination and hands-on ability, yet simultaneously faced constraints from family and social environment. He often immersed himself in inventive fantasies but was unable to focus due to poverty and his father's opposition, causing inner conflict and struggle. Overall, it was a period of accumulating energy in a state of hibernation.

Shi Shen generates wealth, but Qi Sha restrains the self, and the Wealth Star is hidden. In career, Tesla began to show interest in electricity and mechanics, but lacked systematic learning opportunities and financial support. He shifted between schools and farms, making a living through odd jobs with meager income. However, the adversity brought by Qi Sha instead stimulated his creativity; he often accumulated knowledge by disassembling machines and observing natural phenomena. This experience laid a perceptual foundation for his breakthrough inventions later.

Qi Sha is unfavorable, and Shi Shen cannot fully control it, leading to many interpersonal conflicts. At home, relations with his father were strained; his father hoped he would become a priest and did not understand his scientific pursuits. His mother was supportive but powerless to change the situation. Among peers, he had few kindred spirits; due to his introversion and eccentricity, he was often ostracized. However, Shi Shen also brought scattered help from Gui Ren (Mentors), such as a middle school teacher who encouraged him to pursue science, becoming an important spiritual pillar.

Qi Sha attacks the self, and the Day Master is relatively weak, prone to neurasthenia. Tesla had a sensitive constitution and often suffered from insomnia and digestive issues due to overthinking. He needed to learn to balance work and rest, avoiding excessive daydreaming that drained his spirit. Appropriate outdoor activities could help balance the energy of Fire and Metal clashing.

Shang Guan (Rebellious Talent) clashes with Zheng Guan (Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)), forming a dual energy of 'Shang Guan injuring Officer completely' and 'Officer Star being restrained'. Shang Guan represents bursting talent, innovation, and rebellion; Zheng Guan symbolizes order, rules, and orthodoxy. This decade was Tesla's transition from student to professional inventor. Between 1876 and 1886, he studied at Graz University of Technology and Charles University in Prague, but dropped out due to ideological clashes with professors, then worked at companies like Edison Telephone Company. Shang Guan made him dare to challenge authority, while Zheng Guan forced him to struggle for livelihood, causing a violent collision between ideals and reality.

Shang Guan generates wealth, but the Officer Star is restrained, leading to great career fluctuations. Upon entering the workforce, Tesla displayed technical talent, inventing devices like the telephone amplifier, but received meager pay and was often exploited by employers. In 1882, he first proposed the concept of the rotating magnetic field, but could not commercialize it immediately due to lack of funds. A turning point came in 1884 when he joined the Edison Laboratory, but later left due to a salary dispute, plunging his career into a low point. This experience taught him that technology alone was insufficient for success; he needed to master resources and channels.

Shang Guan is outgoing, expanding his network somewhat, but the restrained Officer Star easily creates disputes. He met some like-minded engineers, but also offended superiors with his outspokenness. His collaboration with Edison ended in rupture, and the two became business rivals. In romance, Tesla remained unmarried for life; during this period there were occasional flirtations, but his Shang Guan disposition made him believe marriage would constrain his creativity, so he chose celibacy.

Clash between Fire and Metal depletes heart spirit, prone to neurasthenia and eye diseases. Tesla was extremely immersed in work, often working for dozens of hours without rest, leading to hallucinations and tinnitus. He needed to pay attention to regular diet, reduce caffeine intake. Excess Fire could also cause skin inflammation; maintaining cleanliness was advisable.

Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth) appears twice, with Xu and Chen pure Earth, forming the situation of 'Wealth Star damaging the Resource Star'. Pian Cai represents unexpected wealth, investment and speculation, and material desires; the Resource Star (Ren Water hidden in Chen) being damaged indicates shaken foundation. This decade was a peak period of dramatic wealth ups and downs, entrepreneurial ventures alongside betrayal for Tesla. From 1886 to 1896, he successively founded the Tesla Electric Light Company and the Tesla Company, invented the alternating current system, gaining both fame and fortune for a time, but lost control due to deception by investor Weil Ding. Wealth surged and receded like tides.

Pian Cai is extremely prosperous, but the Resource Star is restrained, damaging academic reputation. In 1888, Tesla signed with Westinghouse Company, and the AC system was a great success, making him a millionaire. However, Pian Cai being unfavorable for him, he was inept at financial management and too idealistic, pouring vast funds into ahead-of-their-time projects like wireless power transmission. In 1895, a laboratory fire destroyed most of his research; Wealth Star harming Resource Star caused him to lose patent support, after which income plummeted. Career pinnacle coexisted with financial crisis, verifying the unstable nature of Pian Cai.

Wealth Star is strong while Bi Jie (Peers and Competitors) are weak, easy to be burdened by wealth, interpersonal entanglements of interest. The betrayal by partner Weil Ding, Edison's suppression with direct current, and patent disputes with Westinghouse plunged Tesla into litigation and public opinion battles. Although he won the AC war, he made many enemies. Friendships were largely interest-based, with few true friends. In this phase, he became increasingly aloof and began to withdraw from the outside world.

Earth strong repressing Water, disharmony between Heart and Kidney, excessive fatigue leading to nervous disorders. Tesla's OCD worsened, such as having to calculate the volume of food before eating; he slept very little (claiming only 2 hours per day), relying on brief naps to restore energy. Heavy Earth also easily causes constipation and skin problems. He needed to manage stress and avoid over-excitement.

Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth) merges with the self, Pian Yin (Indirect Resource) transforms Officer and Killings, forming a balanced energy of 'Wealth and Resource mutually supporting'. Zheng Cai represents stable income and pragmatic operations, while Pian Yin represents profound scholarship and obscure researches. This decade was a period of academic deepening but repeated commercial obstacles for Tesla. From 1896 to 1906, he devoted himself fully to high-frequency high-voltage electricity, wireless communication, and remote automation research, setting up a experimental station in Colorado Springs, obtaining a batch of important patents. However, the clash between Wealth and Resource led to tight cash flow, and the contradiction between scientific research and survival became increasingly acute.

Zheng Cai is favorable, Pian Yin is unfavorable, career caught in a dilemma. Tesla earned stable income through consulting fees and patent licensing, but it was insufficient to support the huge experimental expenses. He invented practical products like spark plugs and radios, but due to Pian Yin's tendency to aim too high, he gave up commercialization opportunities. In 1900, J.P. Morgan invested in the wireless transmission project, but later withdrew funding because the project was unprofitable, causing Tesla to go bankrupt again. Professional achievements coexisted with financial difficulties, reflecting the characteristic clash of Wealth and Resource.

Wealth Star generates Officer; Pian Yin makes him eccentric, social relations polarized. He gained academic recognition from some scientists (such as Marconi, Pupin), but also made an enemy of Marconi who preemptively registered the radio patent. Collaborations with wealthy individuals like J.P. Morgan were brief and filled with schemes. On the family side, his mother died in 1892, a major emotional blow, after which he immersed himself even more in solitary research.

Water and Wood generate each other, but Fire and Water are not in harmony, causing unrest. Tesla developed obsessive dependence on the numbers 3 and 6, with extremely rigid behavior. He often worked alone in the lab for days on end, severely overworking his body. Excessively strong Pian Yin also led to psychological issues such as paranoia and anxiety. Contact with nature and music was suggested to soothe his nerves.

Qi Sha sits under Resource, killing giving birth to Resource, receiving wisdom inspiration under pressure. Qi Sha represents major challenges, competition, and breakthroughs; Zheng Yin (Direct Resource) represents knowledge, support from mentors, and inner peace. This decade was Tesla's transformation from inventor to philosopher. From 1906 to 1916, he filed multiple patents on turbines and wireless energy transmission, and published philosophical articles such as "The Problem of Increasing Human Energy". However, Qi Sha restraining the body caused him to drift further from mainstream society; his technical visions were far ahead of the era. Although the interaction of Qi Sha and Zheng Yin elevated his spirit, his real-life situation became increasingly difficult.

Qi Sha and Yin mutually generate each other, but Wealth Star is not prominent, career emphasizing innovation over profits. Tesla designed ahead-of-their-time devices like the bladeless turbine and flying stove, but lacked commercial promotion funds. He tried to raise research funds by selling patents, but was repeatedly cold-shouldered. In 1912, he declined the Nobel Prize because he would share it with Edison. In 1913, he became embroiled in patent litigation with Marconi, exhausting his energy and spirit. Income sources dwindled, mainly relying on a meager living allowance provided by Westinghouse.

Qi Sha is unfavorable, interpersonal conflicts many; Zheng Yin is favorable, gaining a few kindred spirits. His patent wars with Thomas Edison and Guglielmo Marconi continued; although his reputation was high, he made many enemies. However, some young scientists such as Robert H. Page began to admire him, becoming loyal disciples in his later years. Romance remained blank; he devoted all his energy to thought experiments.

Metal and Water generate each other, but Water is cold and Metal is chilly, Yang energy insufficient. Tesla was prone to feeling cold and catching colds frequently. His neurasthenia worsened from excessive mental exertion, with auditory hallucinations and compulsive counting behaviors. Qi Sha attacking the body also easily triggered sudden dizziness. He was advised to tonify Yang energy with warmth, appropriate sun exposure, and warm baths.

Zheng Guan (Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)) merges with the self, Zheng Cai generates Officer, Officer Star gains power from Wealth. Zheng Guan represents fame, status, and social order; Zheng Cai represents stable resources and pragmatic accumulation. This decade was a period of recovering reputation but continuing financial hardship for Tesla. Between 1916 and 1926, he received multiple honors (such as the IEEE Edison Medal), but Zheng Cai generating Officer also meant he spent money to maintain appearances. In the Xin Chou luck period, the strength of Zheng Guan made him a symbol in the scientific community, but his actual influence had greatly diminished.

Zheng Guan is favorable, Zheng Cai is favorable, but the earthly branch Chou Earth dims Fire, creativity declines. Tesla earned some awards and a pension based on his historical contributions, but had no more major inventions. He continued to promote the concept of wireless power transmission, but couldn't realize it due to technological limitations and lack of funds. In 1917, he predicted the principle of radar, but it was not adopted by the military at the time. His income mainly came from a retirement annuity and occasional consulting fees, living a modest life in his later years.

Officer Star in position, social prestige elevated; but Wealth Star with unfavorable, old debts entangle. He was respected by people like Einstein, but had tense relations with the media, often being reported as a "madman" due to controversial remarks. In 1924, he was forced to move out of the expensive Waldorf Astoria hotel and into the modest Hotel New Yorker. Friends helped with his rent, but he declined most social invitations, living in isolation.

Earth and Metal generate each other, but damp Earth dims Fire, Yang energy insufficient. Tesla suffered from chronic bronchitis and arthritis, especially in winter. He maintained a strict vegetarian and sleep routine, but his excessive cleanliness obsession (such as refusing round utensils) reflected psychological compulsive symptoms. The pressure from Zheng Guan often kept him awake at night.

Pian Yin generates the self, Bi Jian (Peer) assists the self, forming a group energy of 'Resource and Peer mutually generating'. Pian Yin represents unique thinking and academic accumulation; Bi Jian represents peers, supporters, and self-persistence. This decade was the period when Tesla transformed from a lonely genius into a spiritual symbol. From 1926 to 1936, he gained widespread respect but was unable to continue experiments due to deteriorating health. The combination of Pian Yin and Bi Jian allowed him to impart wisdom to the younger generation and organize and publish a large amount of his writings. However, Bi Jian and Jie Cai (Competitor) also caused him to be financially burdened by dependents.

Resource and Peer both prosperous, but Wealth Star is restrained, career shifting to ideological legacy. Tesla stopped actively applying for patents and instead focused on publishing autobiographical articles like "My Inventions", revealing many unregistered ideas to the world. He received numerous visitors who came out of admiration, sharing inventive inspirations. Financially, he relied on meager income and gifts from friends, and once went bankrupt. When he died in 1943, he was still heavily in debt. The key of this luck period was to capitalize on intellectual wealth rather than monetary wealth.

Bi Jian is unfavorable, prone to unfriendly friends; Pian Yin is favorable, receiving care from disciples. Some speculators used his name for fundraising frauds, damaging his reputation. However, loyal fans and juniors (such as John J. O'Neill) consistently took care of him, eventually writing his biography. He formed a special bond with pigeons, feeding them daily became a spiritual solace. Though lonely, his later years were peaceful.

Water and Wood overly strong, Fire and Earth rootless, deficiency of Heart and Kidney Yang. Tesla's heart problems worsened, with frequent fainting. He refused medical treatment, relying on self-hypnosis and mental suggestion. Bi Jian and Jie Cai also indicate excessive energy consumption; he was advised to have complete rest. But he clung to work until the last moment.

Zheng Yin emerges in the heavenly stems, Jie Cai sits in the earthly branches, forming the late-life energy of 'Resource Star transforming Qi Sha, Competitor seizing Officer'. Zheng Yin represents final recognition and academic belonging; Jie Cai represents separation and social upheaval. This decade was the final stage of Tesla's life. From 1936 to 1943, he witnessed the outbreak of WWII, with his inventions being used for war, leaving him with mixed feelings. While Zheng Yin brought official accolades (such as the USSR awarding the Order of Lenin), the energy of Jie Cai pointed to interpersonal estrangement and eventual passing.

Zheng Yin is favorable, but Jie Cai seizes power, career has reached its end. In 1937, he received the highest honor from the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, and the next year, TIME magazine hailed him as a genius. However, under the influence of Jie Cai, he could not effectively manage his patents, and much of his legacy was encroached upon by others. During WWII, he refused to provide technical details to the military, preferring to let his inventions die out. Financially, he was completely dependent on others for care.

Zheng Yin mitigates Officer and Killing, interpersonal relations ease; Jie Cai brings separation, friends and relatives wither. He maintained friendly ties with the Yugoslavian royal family, but became increasingly marginalized in the US. On January 5, 1943, he died alone at the Hotel New Yorker without family by his side. The companionship of pigeons was his final solace. After his death, the FBI seized his documents, and legacy disputes continued for years.

Water and Wood generate each other, but Mao Wood clashes with You Metal, the year and month pillars have war imagery. Tesla was old and frail, suffering from heart disease and pneumonia concurrently. He refused injections and medications, persisting in mental work until the end. Although Zheng Yin could relieve pressure, Jie Cai restraining Wealth implied loss of bodily fluids; he needed nutritional supplementation, but his stubborn character was hard to change.