Martha Stewart part 2
Ba Zi Case Studies
Martha’s Luck Pillars and the most important happenings in her life
Martha Stewart’s achievements are truly remarkable. However, her career and life have faced several crossroads that challenged her accomplishments. She is like a phoenix, rising from the ashes multiple times—returning to celebrity status and regaining popularity after serving her prison sentence and losing her billions and power.
Her life journey is fascinating. In the early 1960s, she transitioned from being a housewife to becoming the chairperson of a multimedia empire that she designed and created.
The first three luck pillars in her life were characterized by a quiet period influenced by the Element of Metal. The third luck pillar brought her the DO element, which symbolizes a husband for a woman. Interestingly, she married at the beginning of this 10-year DO luck cycle, indicating that her life closely follows her astrological chart. However, due to the triple Punishment aspect present during this time, it was not the right moment for her to achieve success.
The right opportunity arose with her fourth 10-year luck cycle, which brought a favorable triple San He combination aligned with her chart. During this period, she experienced support, connections, and fame. Influenced by the Rob Wealth Star of that time, she found ways to enhance her catering business and thrive.
The fifth 20-year luck pillar marked the beginning of her fame and success.
Her first book was published during this period, and she launched the magazine “Martha Stewart Living.” By following her chart then, she maximized the influence of the Friend Star, which is associated with popularity. However, this phase also brought challenges due to a Harm and secret combination, indicating marriage issues, betrayal, and hidden relationships. Ultimately, this period was difficult for her marriage, which ended in divorce.
The sixth luck pillar granted her significant power, as the 7K combination often does. She launched a TV show that complemented her magazine, greatly enhancing her influence. During this time, her profits skyrocketed thanks to the combination with the wealth star in her chart. Yet, the influence of the Triple Clash indicated it was a challenging period filled with hard work, numerous problems, interpersonal issues—especially with men—and health challenges. This was also when she began a decade-long romance with Charles.
The seventh luck pillar introduced a new Element—Wood.
Martha experienced a surge in creativity and productivity during this time but had little free time, a typical situation for an HO period. However, the HO period also brought conflict with authority, which manifested during this time. Towards the end of this period, her boyfriend broke up with her, a common occurrence associated with this phase, as the consequence of the influence of Harm and Punishment on her chart. Since the Harm and Punishment dynamic directly affected her wealth, it was no surprise that the value of her company stocks decreased by a quarter at one point. Nevertheless, she initiated her financial and public image recovery with a new daytime show. Although she wasn’t satisfied with this show, it was her best option given the circumstances; without it, she might have faced even more negative impacts, making it a strategic choice.
The eighth pillar is when she finally returned to the chairwoman position of Omni Media. This period has been positively influenced by the San He combination with three of her pillars, a sign indicating a return to popularity. However, she also faced a Fu Yin year in 2015, which negatively impacted her work; this coincides with a time when her company’s stock reached new lows.
What else can we learn from Martha Stewart’s chart – and life?
- There are charts where the Self is weak and where the strongest Element takes the lead
Martha’s chart shows that her Self is weak, and it must follow the strongest element: Earth. In this situation, the Self Element still influences her personality, as she remains a Gui person—delicate, emotional, intelligent, adaptable, and witty.
However, the powerful Earth Element exerts strong control over Water, compelling her Self to adapt. As a result, she has no choice but to adopt some of the traits associated with the Earth Element, such as a desire for control, authority, and power. Her Gui characteristics are known only to those close to her. For everyone else, what they perceive and interact with is her 7K (harsh, demanding, even rude), which is represented by the Earth Element.
2. There are special charts in Ba Zi
In summary, this chart is exceptional based on several criteria. Such “special” charts enable a person’s success, but individuals need to take the right actions to follow their chart effectively. Martha Stewart is a prime example, as she utilized every opportunity presented by her chart and adeptly navigated her fortune. This ability to adapt is yet another notable trait of a Gui person.
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