Wang Fuzhi (王夫之)
Wang Fuzhi was a major thinker of the late Ming and early Qing period, renowned for his wide-ranging and influential philosophical writings.
- Birth
- 1619-10-07 14:00 · Hengyang, Hunan (Ship Mountain area), Ming China
- Gender
- Male
- Time Source
- AI inferred
Birth Time Verification
Core Analysis
Wang Fuzhi's chart is Ji Wei, Gui You, Geng Chen, Gui Wei. The Geng Metal day master is born in the Gui You month, so the reading starts with temperament, pressure, and the way talent is put to use.
The page focuses on Intellectual Depth and Independence & Integrity. 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
Intellectual Depth
Intellectual Depth is one of the clearer signals in this reading. It is checked against the chart and the public record, especially where Wang Fuzhi meets pressure, work, reputation, or long-term choices.
Independence & Integrity
Independence & Integrity is one of the clearer signals in this reading. It is checked against the chart and the public record, especially where Wang Fuzhi meets pressure, work, reputation, or long-term choices.
Outspokenness & Critique
Outspokenness & Critique is one of the clearer signals in this reading. It is checked against the chart and the public record, especially where Wang Fuzhi meets pressure, work, reputation, or long-term choices.
Social Flexibility & Pragmatism
Social Flexibility & Pragmatism is one of the clearer signals in this reading. It is checked against the chart and the public record, especially where Wang Fuzhi meets pressure, work, reputation, or long-term choices.
Timeline
Each year shows the event, luck pillar, annual pillar, relations, and interpretation for direct comparison.
Mastering the Classics at Six, a Prodigy Emerges
At the age of six, under the careful guidance of his eldest brother Wang Jiezhi, Wang Fuzhi completed his study of the 'Thirteen Classics,' displaying a precocious intellect and astonishing academic talent far beyond his years.
Talent Revealed, Topping the Annual Exam
In the annual examination presided over by Shui Jiayun, the Education Intendant of Huguang, Wang Fuzhi was ranked first in the first class due to his outstanding scholarship, demonstrating exceptional talent and potential.
Plucking the Laurel, Topping the Provincial Exam in Huguang
Wang Fuzhi ranked fifth in the Huguang provincial examination (Juren). His examination paper on the 'Spring and Autumn Annals' even took first place, making him famous overnight and laying a solid foundation of scholarly honor for his future official and academic career.
Exile in Lingling and Changning, Writing to Transmit I Ching Wisdom
Under the dangerous pursuit of Qing troops, Wang Fuzhi assumed a Yao people's identity and lived in exile in areas like Lingling and Changning. He taught disciples to make a living while devoting himself to writing, completing his important I Ching work 'Zhou Yi Wai Zhuan.'
Retiring to Chuanshan, Building a Hut for Writing
Wang Fuzhi built the 'Xiangxi Thatched Cottage' at the foot of Stone Boat Mountain in Mount Heng. From then on, he lived in seclusion there for a long time, writing extensively, calling himself the 'Sick Old Man of Chuanshan,' and entered the most important period of academic creation in his life.
Life closes in 1692
Wang Fuzhi's life came to a close in 1692. The reading treats this as a life-record marker and keeps the wording restrained.
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