see my AI reply ===>Welcome to the forum! There are several reputable resources on both Mangpai (盲派) and Ziping (子平) Bazi that can help deepen your understanding beyond Joey Yap’s series. Here are some recommendations:
1. **For Mangpai Bazi**:
- *《盲派命理真传》 (True Teachings of Mangpai Bazi)* by Wang Shaowen (王少文): This book covers Mangpai techniques with a focus on practical applications and offers insights into techniques that aren’t widely discussed in other schools.
- *《盲派八字命理入门》 (Introduction to Mangpai Bazi)* by various authors: Many Mangpai resources are in Chinese, so be prepared to translate, but they provide unique perspectives on reading a chart, especially in terms of assessing wealth, career, and health.
2. **For Ziping Bazi**:
- *“The Four Pillars of Destiny”* by Raymond Lo: Lo's books cover traditional Ziping Bazi fundamentals, providing a solid foundation while also discussing more advanced interpretations.
- *《子平真诠》 (The True Interpretation of Ziping Bazi)* by Xu Le Wu: This classic work gives detailed explanations of Ziping Bazi’s foundational theories and is widely regarded in the Bazi community.
- *"Four Pillars of Destiny: Understanding Character Relationships and the Principles of Destiny" by Jerry King*: This book is accessible and insightful, focusing on the traditional Ziping method and relationships between elements.
3. **General Bazi Analysis**:
- *“The Destiny Code”* series by Joey Yap: You may already be familiar with these, but they’re worth revisiting for clear explanations of the fundamentals and theory.
- *《八字命理进阶》 (Advanced Bazi Analysis)* by various authors: This is another book in Chinese that covers both Mangpai and Ziping concepts, including advanced applications.
If you’re interested in online communities, many seasoned practitioners share their insights on specialized forums or platforms like the "Eight Words" (八字) section in Chinese metaphysics forums, which can be valuable for live discussions and case studies.