Du Fu (杜甫)
Du Fu is the public figure examined in this BaZi case.
- Birth
- 0712-02-12 22:00 · Gong County, Henan (disputed), Tang Dynasty
- Gender
- Male
- Time Source
- Literature
Birth Time Verification
Core Analysis
The useful way to read Du Fu's chart is to start with Ren Zi (Ren Water Zi), Ren Yin (Ren Water Yin), Xin Wei (Xin Metal Wei), Ji Hai (Ji Earth Hai) and then follow the public record year by year. The strongest clues are Poet Sage, realist poet, difficult official career, care for common people, displacement. They give the page a concrete BaZi angle instead of a loose personality sketch.
The chart is not treated as a slogan. Each major event in the timeline keeps its luck pillar and annual pillar, so the reading can show where pressure, support, movement, reputation or resource changes were being activated.
For the final year, the note looks at the luck-year pressure on the original chart and the body-related branches, which is the traditional BaZi way to discuss life-span risk with restraint.
Traits
Main drive
Read through Poet Sage and realist poet, this trait shows how the person moves when pressure appears.
Expression
difficult official career gives the page a way to read voice, skill, style and public expression.
Resource use
care for common people points to how talent becomes work, reputation, money or practical influence.
Pressure point
displacement is the place to watch for overwork, conflict, loss or a hard turn in the timeline.
Timeline
Each year shows the event, luck pillar, annual pillar, relations, and interpretation for direct comparison.
A Seven-Year-Old's Ode to the Phoenix: The Emergence of a Prodigy
At the mere age of seven, he was already capable of composing poetry, leaving behind the timeless verse, 'At seven, my thoughts were already profound; I opened my mouth and sang of the phoenix.' His precocious literary talent and extraordinary ambition astonished the world for the first time.
Prodigy Emerges, Calligraphy Stuns the Eastern Capital
By the age of nine, his calligraphy had already achieved mastery. His practice works filled bags, and his literary fame shook the Eastern Capital, Luoyang, attracting the attention and admiration of contemporary cultural luminaries.
Youthful Spirit Ventures from Xunxia, Vast Landscapes Enter the Heart
At nineteen, Du Fu left home for the first time on a distant journey to Xunxia in Shanxi (present-day Linyi). This trip initiated his youthful wanderings, allowing him to personally experience the local customs and cultures of various regions, accumulating rich material and profound emotional experiences for his future poetry.
Jiangnan's Misty Rain Nourishes the Poetic Heart, Wandering Wu and Yue Ignites Talent
At twenty, Du Fu began a several-year-long journey through Wu and Yue (present-day Jiangsu and Zhejiang). This journey was not merely a geographical migration but a pilgrimage of spirit and art. He extensively absorbed the cultural and artistic nourishment of the Jiangnan region, laying a profound humanistic foundation for his future creative career.
Talent First Revealed, Embarking on the Official Path
Returning to his hometown Gong County to take the local examination, he formally embarked on the journey of entering officialdom through the imperial examinations, taking the crucial first step in his pursuit of a political career.
Defeat in Luoyang, Failing the Imperial Exam
He took the Jinshi examination in Luoyang but unfortunately failed, suffering a major setback on his path through the imperial examinations. Subsequently, he chose to leave the capital, traveled to Yanzhou to visit relatives, and began a journey wandering through the Qi and Zhao regions.
First Meeting with the Banished Immortal in Luoyang, Friendship Forged in Poetry and Wine
In Luoyang, he met Li Bai, who had been dismissed by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang with a gift of gold. The two giants of High Tang poetry became fast friends upon meeting, formed a deep friendship, and agreed to travel together to Liang and Song, beginning a legendary literary friendship passed down through the ages.
Poetry and Wine with a Kindred Spirit, Hand in Hand Visiting Recluses
Reuniting with his close friend Li Bai in Qizhou, the two sought out hermits together, discussed Daoist philosophy and poetry, leaving behind the timeless verse 'Drunk, we shared a quilt in autumn; hand in hand, we walked together by day.' This was an extremely carefree and dashing period in his life.
Seeking Office in Chang'an, The Beginning of a Decade-Long Struggle
At thirty-five, he returned to Chang'an, determined to realize his political ideal of 'making the ruler surpass Yao and Shun.' Thus began a decade-long struggle of residing in the capital seeking office, repeatedly encountering setbacks in the prosperous imperial city, yet remaining unwavering in his resolve.
'No Talent Left in the Wilds,' A Pearl Covered in Dust
Full of hope, he participated in the special examination for 'those proficient in one art' decreed by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. However, due to manipulation by the powerful chancellor Li Linfu, all candidates failed under the pretext that 'there were no talented individuals left in the wilds,' suffering a major setback on his official career path.
Presenting Rhapsodies at the Mingtang, Stirring the Emperor's Attention
He preemptively presented the 'Three Great Rites Rhapsodies' for the three major sacrifices of the Tianbao era's tenth year. Their literary brilliance deeply impressed Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, who ordered him to await appointment at the Jixian Academy, granting him a precious candidacy for official promotion.
Declining One Post, Finally Entering Officialdom
At forty-four, he was appointed as the Sheriff of Hexi but declined this position. Instead, he was reassigned as a Military Registrar in the Right Guard Rate Office, responsible for guarding weapons and gates, formally stepping into officialdom.
Reaching the Pinnacle of Poetry in Kuizhou
After settling in Kuizhou for nearly two years, his life became more stable, ushering in the peak of his creative career. This year, poetic thoughts flowed like a spring; he composed over four hundred poems, reaching a state of consummate artistry and leaving behind timeless masterpieces such as 'Ascending the Height' and 'Autumn Meditations.'
770: Du Fu's key year
This year is kept in the timeline because it is a meaningful public milestone in Du Fu's life.
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