A Word from Althea

“When I first began studying Ba Zi, I learned the way most people do — in large groups, surrounded by dozens of students, all of us trying to grasp something subtle and profound with almost no guidance. I remember sitting there, knowing that Ba Zi is about life, health, timing, and destiny, yet being taught in a way that left no room for questions, supervision, or real practice. I saw how easily students were left behind, how quickly misunderstandings became habits, and how little true skill could develop in that environment.

That experience shaped me. It is why I chose a different path when I started my school. I decided — very consciously — that Ba Zi would be taught one-to-one, directly, the way real transmission has always worked. In my school, you engage with charts from the very beginning, at different levels, with full attention to your process. You learn not only theory but also how to read charts, and therefore lives, phases, health, and the deeper layers that cannot be taught otherwise. Nothing is withheld, and nothing is diluted. The ‘tricks of the trade’ are passed on responsibly through direct mentorship.

Yes, my Ba Zi studies are more expensive in the short run. That is true. But group study is not a cheaper option — it only seems that way at the beginning. In the long run, it costs more: less clarity, less practice, no supervision, and no personal guidance. My school exists because I lived through the consequences of that model, and I refused to repeat them. I teach Ba Zi in the only way that truly works: personally, precisely, and with full commitment to your growth.”