Taoist metaphysics

Readings based on Nature. A pragmatical and ancient approach.

Taoism is an ancient Chinese tradition rooted in shamanic wisdom, drawing from the observation of nature’s cycles and the dynamic interplay of the five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Through this understanding, early Taoists developed “Taoist metaphysics,” a set of practical tools designed to harmonize life.

Similarly, in rural Western traditions, close observation of nature has shaped the way people work the land and meet their needs. For example, in the mountain region of Ormonts (VD), farmers believe that the foundations of a sturdy house must be laid on a specific date, as aligning with the right energetic moment ensures the longevity of the structure. While modern urban life increasingly distances us from this ancestral wisdom and connection to the earth, generations of Taoists have preserved and refined these principles.

Taoist tools help us recognize the best opportunities, cultivate self-awareness, enhance intuition, and foster both inner and outer harmony. They also guide us in attracting prosperity and well-being —not just for personal gain but to support healing in ourselves and the world.

These tools are a modelization of the world, emerging from an analogical vision that predates modernity. Rather than being assessed through a binary lens of “real or unreal”, they should be understood in terms of their effectiveness. In Taoist philosophy, if something proves effective, it is considered real.

Far from being deterministic, Taoist metaphysics provides us with insights to make optimal choices at the right time. It deepens our connection to nature, encouraging us to engage with the elements to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.

Taoist arts encompass various disciplines, including: Destiny analysis (BaZi, Jiu Gong Ming Li); Strategic arts (Yi Jing, Qimen Dunjia); Environmental harmonization (Feng Shui); Date selection (Ze Ri). Each practice offers a unique approach to understanding and aligning with the natural flow of life. During a consultation, we will tailor the approach to ensure the most accurate and relevant insights.

BaZi (Astrology) - Jiu Gong Ming Li (Numerology)

Arts of destiny

Following Taoist astrology, an energetic imprint is embodied for us at the moment of our birth in the 4 pillars of destiny under the influence of our Master of the Day, which is our strongest aspect. Our Master of the day is one of the 5 elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, Wood) either Yin or Yang.

These pillars enable us to know our strengths, our skills and our life potentials, but also our challenges, like a map of your life’s journey. The chart allows us to understand any potential or hidden opportunities, and equally important the obstructions and threats that we are exposed to. The use of temporality combined with knowledge of our intern flow allows us to make the most of our personal chart, take advantage of the opportunities that come our way and protect ourselves as best we can from hardship. Being aware of our potentials and difficulties gives us control over our destiny.

The quality of your life is determined by the quality of choices you make. Chinese astrology allows you to make better decision that are aligned with a good temporality. Interacting more easily with partner, family, work and social life, as well as finding the right strategy based on a certain temporality to achieve goals will make your life more harmonious and lighter. Knowing the personal maps of the persons around you (partner, children, parents, friends) will make you understand them better. Numerology (Jiu Gong Ming Li) will as well be used if needed to get a different point of view.

By understanding your own element, you gain insight into how other elements influence you—either by strengthening or controlling you. This knowledge allows you to work with nature’s dynamics to achieve balance. For example, if a chart has a strong presence of earth and fire, the person will find relief and balance through the element of water, which helps to cool and soften the dominant energies.

Example: a child is Wu (Yang Earth, Mountain, needs to recharge in immobility) and the parent is Ren (Yang Water, River, needs to recharge in movement). Until the parent understands that their child has a different imprint, they will make them “move”. Eventually the child will feel guilty when they need to rest and move away from using the power of stillness, the power of the Mountain, which might cause stress and chronic fatigue. On a relationship level, it might cause a tension that could easily be avoided if the parent understands and respect the child’s inner flow and consequently stop projecting their own flow on them.

What to expect from a reading ?

A destiny consultation offers profound insights into your true self and provides practical tools to help you achieve your goals and reach harmony.

“My destiny belongs to me and not to heaven”

- Master Liu Yuan Tong

Yi Jing - Qimen Dunjia

Arts of strategy

The Yi Jing, often translated as "Book of Changes", is one of China's oldest and most influential classical texts. This system of divination and philosophy relies on the use of hexagrams, combinations of broken and continuous lines, Yin or Yang, sometimes in "mutation", to offer insights into future events, decisions and complex situations.

The Yi Jing, in its Taoist approach (Liu Yao), enables us to show a complex situation from different angles, so that we can better understand the elements hidden within the problem. With a better vision of the big picture, you'll be able to make better strategic decisions for your family life, your love life, your career or your health. The Yi Jing also helps you find the best timing to act or...not to act.

Originally devised to help form military strategy and tactics, Qimen Dunjia is a strategic art to take actions. It is about placing the right person at the right place and forecast an individual’s luck through the aspects of time and space.

The Yi Jing and Qimen Dunjia can be used to get an answer in countless situations, such as:

  • Professional: Is my current professional path truly aligned with me? Should I accept this job offer, or wait for a better opportunity? Will I get a raise and when is the best strategic moment to ask for it? How to get promoted? Is now a good time to take a professional risk? Should I take action now, or is it better to wait? How can I attract prosperity and success in my career? Is starting my own business the right move for me? Will this new training or certification bring me financial stability? Are there hidden competitors or obstacles affecting my business? What is preventing me from attracting more clients or opportunities? Is now a good time to invest in my business or a project? Is this investment financially and energetically beneficial? What kind of business partner or employee should I hire/work with to ensure harmony and success ?

  • Personal: What is blocking me from moving forward in life? What personal activity or hobby would bring me balance and fulfillment? What natural element supports me, and how can I strengthen my connection with it? How should I interact with my partner/family to create harmony? How can I resolve a conflict with a friend or loved one? How can I attract a healthy and fulfilling relationship What is preventing me from being in a stable and loving relationship? Is my current home support me or should I move? Will this house or apartment bring me well-being, or are there hidden issues?

What to expect from a reading?

A strategic consultation provides valuable insights into the situation (including hidden aspects), a clear and practical answer to your question, and a tailored plan to achieve your goals.

Coming in 2025

Feng shui - Harmonize Your Space, Enhance Your Life

The arts of Tao help us align with Nature, including the spaces we inhabit. Feng Shui explores how a place's energy affects our well-being, allowing us to make simple adjustments to improve health, wealth, relationships, and more.

Zi Ri - Selection of date

An almanac is a reference book or yearly publication that offers a wealth of information on diverse topics. In Western rural areas, almanacs remain popular and are often centered on agriculture, astronomy, and rural lifestyles. In Chinese metaphysics, almanacs are used for date selection, helping to identify moments when the energy aligns with a specific action to enhance its likelihood of success.

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Our consultations

Depending on your needs, the consultation—whether strategic or destiny-focused—can be determined during the session, with the possibility of using both instruments

Private consultation - Destiny

  • As human beings, understanding our unique purpose is essential. Tools like the Bazi (the Four Pillars of Destiny) can illuminate hidden areas, reveal why some efforts may not succeed, and, most importantly, uncover our innate strengths and talents. Knowing our inner landscape means discovering our true selves, recognizing our potential and resources, and letting go of guilt to move strategically forward with greater freedom.

    A destiny consultation offers profound insights into your true self and provides practical tools to help you achieve your goals.

  • Price: CHF 130.-

    Consultations typically last 45 - 60 mn. In case of divination, they last until an answer is reached. They are held in the ceramic atelier in Tramstrasse 53 (8050 Zürich) or by zoom

    The consultation includes an optional follow-up session within one year of the initial consultation. During this follow-up, we will evaluate whether an alternative strategy needs to be implemented. The follow-up session is offered at half the price of the first consultation.

    Consultations are in French or English

  • A consultation should always be held in relation with a specific question (i.e. work, self esteem, unexplained blockages, hidden gifts, romantic - social - family relationships, opportunities,…)

    Before a destiny consultation:

    • Send us your date of birth (year, month, day, hour)

    • Send us either a precise question or a domain that you wish to explore (professional, personal, relational, …) as well as a small description of the situation.

Private consultation - Strategy

  • Sometimes, we face tough decisions that leave us feeling stuck. Tools like the Yi Jing reveal hidden energies and provide a broader perspective, helping us make wiser choices. Other times, a great idea or project stalls due to unexpected obstacles. In those moments, we can either despair or explore new paths, timings, or strategies. Practices like Qimen Dunjia combine self-awareness, environmental insight, and the unseen to guide us with clarity. Once a closely guarded secret, Qimen is now emerging as a powerful tool for thoughtful action.

    A strategy consultation provides valuable insights into the situation (including hidden aspects), a clear and practical answer to your question, and a tailored plan to achieve your goals.

  • Price: CHF 130.-

    Consultations typically last 45 - 60 mn. In case of divination, they last until an answer is reached. They are held in the ceramic atelier in Tramstrasse 53 (8050 Zürich) or by zoom.

    The consultation includes an optional follow-up session within one year of the initial consultation. During this follow-up, we will evaluate whether an alternative strategy needs to be implemented. The follow-up session is offered at half the price of the first consultation.

    Consultations are held in French and English

  • Before a strategic consultation (Yi Jing and Qimen Dunjia)

    • Make yourself comfortable, sitting cross-legged or in a chair.

    • Take a deep breath and become aware of your support and verticality.

    • Formulate the question in your head (and your heart!).

    • Meditate for a few moments and let three numbers from 10 to 99 come to you.

    • Write the numbers down in the order in which they appear.

    • Note the exact time where the question was raised.

    • Send us your question as well as a small description of the situation.

    • Send us the numbers that you found, as well as the date (year, month, day, hour) of when the question arouse.

Commercial consultations

  • We provide commercial consulting services to support strategic business decisions, HR management, governance, and more. For instance, we assist in analyzing your team’s dynamics to ensure new hires are a perfect fit for their roles. We offer guidance on strategic choices, such as evaluating investment opportunities and understanding the position of counterparties. Additionally, we help you determine the optimal timing for business expansion.

  • Price to be discussed.

What People Are Saying

“Mon entretien avec Alexandra a été très chaleureux et je me sentais à l’aise.
C’est qui est fascinant avec le Tao, c’est le pragmatisme de la méthode avec l’apport d’éléments et de recommandations extrêmement concrètes. On comprend facilement, on se sent outillé pour apporter à son présent ce dont il a besoin en cas de déséquilibre. Je recommande à tous, même aux plus cartésiens!”

“I had the opportunity to have a consultation with Alexandra at the turn of the year 2025, and I am absolutely delighted! The session was incredibly insightful and provided me with many new perspectives. Alexandra is very empathetic, and I could truly feel her passion for what she does. She perfectly addressed my individual questions and concerns. Her explanations were clear and understandable, and I felt very safe and supported throughout the entire consultation.

I highly recommend this consultation to anyone interested in Chinese astrology or simply wanting a clearer view of the upcoming year and the years ahead. Thank you, Alexandra!”