8Human beings have long questioned the meanings of existence and contemplated the infinitesimal position and the mortal fate of mankind in the vast expanse of the cosmos. In our modern secular world, most people held the belief that they could exercise free will and control their destiny. Some people decided to resign to fate because they believe that their life is probably cast in stone. What if they are all wrong? Have you ever contemplated the possibility that the blueprint of your life is predetermined, and that only when you gain insight into the past, present and future of your life, that you can then better exercise free will? And with these insights, do you wish to have the mean to capitalize on opportunities and to avert impending misfortune? The Fate of Man may be written in the stars and the celestial bodies, within The Empyrean Matrix. Life may be unkind; a prolonged and weary struggle. But with Zi Wei Dou Shu (Purple Star Astrology), mankind may finally be able to have a glimpse of the fourth dimension, the ability to witness the stories of his or her life forward and backward, and perhaps the chance to get off the grid and beat the system. It is the blueprint of destiny, the roadmap and tool to navigate through the course of life towards higher aspirations, and away from the pitfalls along the way. Zi Wei Dou Shu is the most highly revered and renowned Destiny Study in Chinese Metaphysics, and one of the most accurate and detailed system in the whole of Astrology. The Empyrean Matrix- A Guide to Purple Star Astrology (Zi Wei Dou Shu) is a comprehensive and concise volume that details this study with instructive explanations; from the plotting of charts, star characteristics and formations, to interpretations and practical usage. This book covers: 1.The Chinese Metaphysical Theories behind the many aspects of Zi Wei Dou Shu. 2.Concise step by step technical explanations on the Constructions of the Charts, Plotting of Stars, Raising Periods, and Analysis of Charts. 3.Detailed explanations of the Stars from the Main Stars down to the Minor Stars. 4.Most of the Star Formations that are used in Zi Wei Dou Shu. 5.Many Techniques and Methodologies of Orthodox Zi Wei Dou Shu not featured in many English Zi Wei Dou Shu publications. 6.Meticulously and rigorously written information on the system. 7.Detailed analysis of Case Studies. 8.Philosophical Insights of the system from the Author's perspective.