Dataset Overview
This dataset maps all Four Transformer (四化) activations by year for a complete 100-year cycle (1924–2024), revealing cyclical patterns in how Lu, Quan, Ke, and Ji distribute across the 14 major stars.
Heavenly Stem Cycle
Transformers are determined by the Heavenly Stem (天干) of the year. Since there are only 10 stems, the pattern repeats every 10 years:
| Stem | Lu (禄) | Quan (权) | Ke (科) | Ji (忌) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 甲 (Jiǎ) | Lian Zhen | Po Jun | Wu Qu | Tai Yang |
| 乙 (Yǐ) | Tian Ji | Tian Liang | Zi Wei | Tai Yin |
| 丙 (Bǐng) | Tian Tong | Tian Ji | Wen Chang | Lian Zhen |
| 丁 (Dīng) | Tai Yin | Tian Tong | Tian Ji | Ju Men |
| 戊 (Wù) | Tan Lang | Tai Yin | You Bi | Tian Ji |
| 己 (Jǐ) | Wu Qu | Tan Lang | Tian Liang | Wen Qu |
| 庚 (Gēng) | Tai Yang | Wu Qu | Tai Yin | Tian Tong |
| 辛 (Xīn) | Ju Men | Tai Yang | Wen Qu | Wen Chang |
| 壬 (Rén) | Tian Liang | Zi Wei | Zuo Fu | Wu Qu |
| 癸 (Guǐ) | Po Jun | Ju Men | Tai Yin | Tan Lang |
Cyclical Patterns Observed
Decade Clustering
Certain stars receive transformers far more frequently than others:
| Star | Times as Lu | Times as Ji | Net Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tian Ji | 1 | 1 | Neutral |
| Tai Yang | 1 | 1 | Neutral |
| Wu Qu | 1 | 1 | Neutral |
| Tan Lang | 1 | 1 | Neutral |
| Lian Zhen | 1 | 1 | Neutral |
| Tian Tong | 1 | 1 | Neutral |
This reveals a key design principle: every star that receives Lu also receives Ji in a different stem, creating karmic balance across the full cycle.
Historical Correlation Data
The dataset includes tagged historical events for each year, enabling correlation analysis:
{
"year": 2008,
"stem": "戊 (Wù)",
"transformers": {
"lu": "Tan Lang",
"quan": "Tai Yin",
"ke": "You Bi",
"ji": "Tian Ji"
},
"global_events": ["financial_crisis", "beijing_olympics"],
"market_direction": "bear"
}
Usage
- Cross-reference birth year stems with current year stems to identify transformer stacking
- Use the 10-year repetition to project future activations
- Available in JSON and CSV with both Chinese and English star names