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Four Pillars of Destiny

The "Four Pillars of Destiny" is a way to understand your destiny or fate in life. It is based on the Chinese zodiac and astrology.

Imagine four columns like the legs of a table. Each column represents a different aspect of your destiny: year, month, day, and hour of birth. These four columns all have different symbols and elements associated with them.

The year column represents your animal sign based on the Chinese zodiac. There are 12 animals in the zodiac: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

The month column represents your inner animal sign, also based on the Chinese zodiac. This sign is called your "messenger" animal and can influence your personality and way of thinking.

The day column represents your element (wood, fire, earth, metal, or water) and your yin or yang energy. This column can influence your emotions and health.

The hour column represents your ascendant, which is like a second messenger animal. It can influence your appearance and outer personality.

When you put all four columns together, you get a picture of your destiny or fate in life. The Four Pillars of Destiny can help you understand your strengths and weaknesses, career prospects, love life, and overall life path.
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