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BaZi Helps in Career & Life Transformation

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It may be 5 months late, but this story is still worth sharing.

Today, I had lunch with an old visiting student from Singapore.
We probably had not met for almost 3 years.

Many stories were exchanged just catching up…
But the most satisfying one, of course, was related to BaZi.

Two men eating Peranakan food at a decorated restaurant with a sign reading Little Nyonya Kitchen

Many years ago, he was at a crossroads in his career.
Through BaZi analysis, I advised him to consider entering the field of Interior Design — despite having no formal education in it.

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Louis Cha – Jin Yong BaZi

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金庸八字讨论

Louis Cha (查良镛, 1924–2018), better known by his pen name Jin Yong (金庸), is one of the most celebrated Chinese-language novelists of the 20th century. He is famous for his wuxia (martial arts) novels, which have captivated millions of readers across generations.

Why the Nickname “Jin Yong”?

  • Pen Name Origin: The name “Jin Yong” comes from splitting his real surname 查 (Cha) into two parts—“金” (Jin, meaning “gold”) and “庸” (Yong, meaning “common” or “ordinary”).
  • Pronunciation Influence: The Cantonese pronunciation of “金庸” (Gam1 Jung1) also sounds smooth and memorable, fitting his literary persona.

Legacy of Jin Yong

  • 15 Wuxia Novels: His works, such as The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Return of the Condor Heroes, and The Deer and the Cauldron, are considered classics.
  • Cultural Impact: His stories blend history, philosophy, romance, and martial arts, influencing films, TV dramas, and even video games.
  • Global Reach: His novels have been translated into multiple languages, earning him fans worldwide.
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