Wang Yangming (1472-1529), also known as Wang Shouren, was one of the Ming Dynasty’s most influential thinkers, philosophers, …
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In the intricate tapestry of human relationships, whether love results from mere coincidence or a predetermined fate has …
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From Failure to Fortune: How an ‘Unlucky Guy’ Became Rich Against the Odds
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEver heard the saying, “When you’re broke, even gold turns to copper in your hands; when you’re blessed, …
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Heaven’s Chosen Number One: Divine Intervention in Ancient China’s Imperial Exams
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient China, success in the imperial examinations was often attributed to more than just hard work and …
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Physiognomy is the art of interpreting a person’s character and destiny through physical appearance, particularly facial features. Throughout …
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During the Ming Dynasty, a scholar named Zhang Sheng lived in Jingkou, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu. Despite his impoverished background …
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Unlocking the Power of Books: How Reading Shapes Your Destiny and Transforms Your Future
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrIn feng shui, a profound saying highlights the significant ways one can alter one’s fate: destiny, luck, feng …
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In Keelung, Taiwan, there was a store called “Yu Yuan Hao,” which translates to “destiny’s blessing.” The owner, …
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Karmic Consequences: Exploring Tales of Destiny, Justice, and Redemption
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the world, the karmic consequences of life all have their causes, without the slightest error, though it …
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Master of Destiny: Yuan Gong and the Art of Ming Dynasty Physiognomy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisYuan Gong, a remarkable figure from the Ming Dynasty, authored the extraordinary book on physiognomy, Liu Zhuang’s Methods …