The oldest and most sophisticated divination system in Chinese metaphysics. Decode the patterns of time, understand the forces at play, and navigate life with ancient wisdom.
Choose your path into the world of Da Liu Ren divination
Master the fundamentals — from the Heaven-Earth Plates to the Twelve Spirit Generals
Start Learning →Cast a complete Da Liu Ren chart with Four Lessons, Three Transmissions, and full analysis
Cast Chart →Explore real historical cases and modern applications with expert commentary
View Cases →Quick reference for all Da Liu Ren terminology — bilingual Chinese-English definitions
Open Glossary →Da Liu Ren (大六壬) is one of the "Three Supreme Arts" (三式) of Chinese metaphysics, alongside Qi Men Dun Jia and Tai Yi Shen Shu. Among the three, Da Liu Ren is regarded as the most refined and nuanced system for understanding the dynamics of any situation.
The system works by mapping the cosmic energy of a specific moment onto a structured chart containing Heaven and Earth Plates, Four Lessons, Three Transmissions, and Twelve Spirit Generals. Each layer reveals a different dimension of the situation — from surface conditions to hidden currents to the final outcome.
"大六壬为三式之首" — Da Liu Ren holds the highest position among the Three Arts, prized for its depth, precision, and comprehensive framework for understanding human affairs.
Whether you're seeking guidance on a decision, studying classical Chinese culture, or exploring the roots of Eastern philosophy, Da Liu Ren offers a window into how the ancients understood time, causality, and the interplay of cosmic forces.
Dive deeper into the components that make Da Liu Ren work
Understand the dual-plate system — the fixed Earth Plate and the rotating Heaven Plate that maps cosmic energy at any moment.
Meet the twelve archetypal energies — from the noble Gui Ren to the fierce Xuan Wu — that color every position in the chart.
Convert any Western date and time to the Chinese sexagenary cycle — the essential first step for chart casting.
A structured journey from beginner to practitioner
Stems, Branches, Five Elements, and the sexagenary cycle
Heaven-Earth Plate mechanics, Month Generals, and rotation
How the Day Stem and Branch generate four evidence positions
The storyline — beginning, middle, and end of the matter
Spirit Generals, Six Relations, and holistic reading
"壬学之妙，在于以时观象，以象明理，以理通事。"
— The wonder of Ren study lies in observing patterns through time, understanding principles through patterns, and grasping affairs through principles.