Su Shi (苏轼)
Su Shi was a renowned writer, calligrapher, and thinker of the Northern Song dynasty whose works have had a lasting influence on Chinese culture.
- Birth
- 1037-01-08 06:00 · Meishan, Sichuan (China)
- Gender
- Male
- Time Source
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Core Analysis
Su Shi's chart is Bing Zi, Xin Chou, Gui Hai, Jia Yin. The Gui Water day master is born in the Xin Chou month, so the reading starts with temperament, pressure, and the way talent is put to use.
The page focuses on Creativity & Expression and Learning & Scholarship. The chart is read together with public life events: work, reputation, conflict, and turning points.
Because the birth time is not confirmed, the hour pillar stays as a candidate.
Traits
Creativity & Expression
Creativity & Expression is one of the clearer signals in this reading. It is checked against the chart and the public record, especially where Su Shi meets pressure, work, reputation, or long-term choices.
Learning & Scholarship
Learning & Scholarship is one of the clearer signals in this reading. It is checked against the chart and the public record, especially where Su Shi meets pressure, work, reputation, or long-term choices.
Public Influence & Administration
Public Influence & Administration is one of the clearer signals in this reading. It is checked against the chart and the public record, especially where Su Shi meets pressure, work, reputation, or long-term choices.
Political Prudence
Political Prudence is one of the clearer signals in this reading. It is checked against the chart and the public record, especially where Su Shi meets pressure, work, reputation, or long-term choices.
Timeline
Each year shows the event, luck pillar, annual pillar, relations, and interpretation for direct comparison.
Romantic Signals as Red Luan Moves; A Talented Qing Shen Woman Joins Su's Household
Su Shi marries Wang Fangzhi's daughter Wang Fu, a bright and virtuous woman who becomes his first major partner and soulmate.
Virtuous and Upright, The Century's Best
Entered the imperial examination for virtuous and forthright counsel, and with outstanding talent and insight stood out in fierce competition, ranking third and being hailed as 'The Century's Best'. He was appointed as a Grand Administrative Official and as a signing clerk for Fengxiang Prefecture, thus officially entering the official career.
Literary Inquisition Erupts; Wutai Peril
Because of his writings, he was impeached by the Censorate and arrested under the 'Wutai Poem Case,' transported to the capital and spent over a hundred days in prison, nearly losing his life.
West Lake Embankment Construction, A Legacy for the Ages
As a scholar of the Longtu Pavilion, he is reappointed as the Hangzhou prefect, overseeing the dredging of West Lake and the construction of the Su Causeway, blending water management with public welfare and cityscape, an enduring legend.
First Thaw of Winter, Return North by Imperial Decree
Emperor Huizong ascends the throne and grants a nationwide amnesty. Su Shi is pardoned, reinstated as a Court Gentleman, ending years of exile, and sets out to return north.
Life closes in 1101
Su Shi's life came to a close in 1101. The reading treats this as a life-record marker and keeps the wording restrained.
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