The Ming saw both official compilation and private research flourish. Wan Minying compiled ancient and modern methods, establishing the framework still used today.
1368 – 1644 CE
Grand Synthesis
Masters & Contributions
Wan Minying
Key Works
Sanming TonghuiXingxue Dacheng
Historical Contribution
Extremely comprehensive collection preserving numerous pre-Ming texts. His Sanming Tonghui was included in the Siku Quanshu—a prestigious honor.
Song Lian
Key Works
Luming Bian
Historical Contribution
Early Ming literary master who elevated destiny analysis to academic status.
Zhang Nan
Key Works
Shenfeng Tongkao
Historical Contribution
Proposed the "Disease-Medicine Theory," emphasizing flow and balance in BaZi, critiquing contemporary errors.
Classic Compilations
Key Works
Lantai MiaoxuanXingping HuihaiYuanhai Ziping
Historical Contribution
Ming publishing flourished, standardizing numerous destiny texts. Lantai Miaoxuan particularly emphasized Nayin imagery.