Chinese Metaphysics – Unlocking Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Life
- Brainz Magazine
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Marianna Štrbíková is an HR professional who has fallen deeply in love with Chinese Metaphysics, particularly the BAZI technique. She is also a Transformation and Business Coach and Career Counselor. She helps her clients discover who they are, live fulfilling lives, and find jobs they truly enjoy.
In an age of constant change and digital overwhelm, many people are turning to ancient systems of wisdom in search of clarity, balance, and purpose. One such tradition, rich in insight and surprisingly relevant today, is Chinese metaphysics.
With its deep roots in nature, philosophy, and human behaviour, Chinese metaphysics is not mystical fortune-telling or superstition. It is a practical and structured body of knowledge that helps us understand how the unseen forces of time, space, and energy shape our lives. Its tools offer a holistic approach to self-awareness, decision-making, strategic timing, and harmonious living.
Whether you're seeking guidance in your career, relationships, health, or business, Chinese metaphysics provides a roadmap for navigating life more consciously and effectively.
A brief history of Chinese metaphysics
Chinese metaphysics has evolved over thousands of years, shaped by Taoist philosophy, classical astronomy, medicine, and the observation of natural cycles. At its core lies the belief that human life is not separate from nature but part of a greater cosmic order. Everything, from the movement of the planets to the direction of the wind, is connected through energy, or Qi.
This tradition does not focus on blind fate or luck. Instead, it teaches us how to read the patterns of time and space, identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and make better decisions by working with the flow of energy rather than against it.
Chinese metaphysics includes several interrelated systems, such as:
BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny), personality, and life path analysis
Feng Shui, the art of space alignment and environmental energy flow
Qi Men Dun Jia, strategic planning and timing
Mian Xiang, face reading for personality and destiny insights
Date Selection (Ze Ri), choosing auspicious timing for action
Each system offers its own perspective, but together they create a comprehensive framework for personal growth and practical living.
The philosophical foundations
Chinese metaphysics is built on several key principles:
Qi: The universal life force or energy that flows through all things. It can be strong or weak, balanced or blocked, and it affects everything, from our mood to our success.
Yin and yang: The dynamic balance of opposites, light and dark, action and stillness, expansion and contraction. Life is not static; it is a constant dance between these forces.
The five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) Represent different types of energy, each with unique qualities. They interact through cycles of creation and control, influencing everything from personality traits to career choices, relationships, and health.
Time and cycles: Chinese metaphysics does not see time as linear but cyclical. Just like the seasons, we all go through different energetic phases in life. Understanding when to grow, rest, take action, or reflect is key to success and well-being.
Why Chinese metaphysics matters today
How can a system developed centuries ago still be relevant in the digital, fast-paced world of today? The answer is simple: human nature has not changed.
We still:
Seek purpose and direction.
Struggle with timing and decisions.
Want harmony in our homes and workplaces.
Look for better relationships.
Hope to understand ourselves and others more deeply.
Chinese metaphysics provides the tools to approach these universal human needs with greater clarity. It is not about predicting the future; it is about preparing for it. Instead of asking, "What will happen?" we ask, "What is the energy right now, and how can I work with it wisely?"
The practical tools of Chinese metaphysics
Here is a closer look at the key systems and how they can work together in everyday life.
BaZi: Your personal energy blueprint
BaZi uses your birth date and time to create a chart with four "pillars," each representing different aspects of your personality, relationships, career potential, and life phases. It reveals:
Your natural talents and challenges
How you process emotions and make decisions
The energetic trends of your life, including periods of growth, stagnation, or transformation
Used in coaching or career counselling, BaZi helps people make aligned choices and understand when to act and when to wait.
Feng shui: Aligning your environment
Your physical space reflects and affects your energy. Feng Shui analyses your home or workplace layout and corrects imbalances that might be draining your focus, health, or finances. It is not about lucky charms; it is about flow, placement, and energetic harmony.
Simple adjustments, such as repositioning your desk or enhancing specific areas of your home, can bring noticeable shifts in clarity, motivation, and even income.
Qi men dun jia: Strategy and timing
Qi Men Dun Jia is one of the most advanced metaphysical systems. It helps answer questions like:
When is the best time to have that difficult conversation?
Where should I position myself in a negotiation?
What is the most favourable approach to a new project?
Qi Men Dun Jia provides a cosmic map of the moment, showing supportive directions, hidden obstacles, and the most strategic path forward.
Mian xiang: The face never lies
Your face reveals your temperament, strengths, resilience, and even your life cycles. Face reading, or Mian Xiang, is an incredible tool for building better personal and professional relationships. It allows you to:
Recognise people's communication styles.
Understand hidden motivations.
Tailor your approach to connect more effectively.
It is beneficial in HR, leadership, parenting, and partnerships.
Date selection: Timing is everything
In Chinese metaphysics, timing is not random. Certain days, based on the movement of Qi, carry supportive or conflicting energies. With Date Selection, we choose the right moment to:
Sign a contract
Get married
Move house
Launch a product
Begin medical treatment
When you act at the right time, everything flows more smoothly. You are not forcing results; you are riding the wave.
Living metaphysically: Integrating the tools
When these tools are used together, their impact multiplies. A typical consultation might involve:
Using BaZi to understand a client's core strengths and timing
Adjusting Feng Shui to support focus and well-being
Applying Qi Men Dun Jia to select the best moment and strategy for action
Choosing the exact date for a significant step
Using Mian Xiang to improve communication with key people involved
The result is aligned action with fewer obstacles and more clarity.
Final thoughts
Chinese metaphysics is not about superstition or magical thinking. It is about observation, timing, awareness, and intelligent action.
It empowers us to:
Know ourselves deeply
Make wiser decisions
Build environments that support us
Understand others with empathy
Live life with greater ease and purpose
In a world that often pushes us to rush and react, Chinese metaphysics invites us to pause, observe, and align, so we can move forward with confidence and clarity.
If you would like to explore how Chinese metaphysics can support your career, relationships, or personal growth, I would be honoured to guide you. Whether through a BaZi consultation, Feng Shui audit, strategic planning with Qi Men, or selecting a powerful date, this ancient wisdom offers tools that truly work in the modern world.
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Marianna Štrbíková, Transformation and Career Coach, HR Professional
Marianna Štrbíková has over 20 years of experience in the HR field. After leaving the corporate world, she dedicated herself to helping clients uncover their unique personalities, strengths, hidden talents, and areas for growth. By doing so, she empowers them to harness their full potential and move forward in life. She firmly believes that understanding one’s personality is essential for transforming habits and behaviors.
What sets her apart from other HR professionals? As a Transformation and Business Coach and a Chinese Metaphysics Consultant specializing in the BAZI technique, she brings fresh and innovative approaches to coaching. She deepened her expertise in Chinese Metaphysics through studies in Malaysia.
