BaZi Knowledge Base

Core concepts of Chinese astrology: Five Elements, Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, Ten Gods, Fate Stars, and Patterns

This knowledge base covers the core concepts of BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny), from fundamentals to advanced topics, helping you understand the key principles behind chart reading.

  • ·Five Elements & Stems/Branches: The foundational symbol system of a BaZi chart
  • ·Ten Gods: Revealing relationships, personality traits, and life motivations
  • ·Patterns (Ge Ju): Methods to assess chart quality, from standard to special formations
  • ·Fate Stars (Shen Sha): Symbolic markers that highlight special influences in destiny
  • ·Luck Cycles: Major cycles, annual pillars, and the Twelve Life Stages for timing life changes

Five Elements

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Metal (金) — The Five Elements27Wood (木) — The Five Elements AnalysisWater (水) — The Five Elements11Fire (火) — The Five Elements13Earth (土) — The Five Elements14

Heavenly Stems

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Jia (甲) — Yang Wood Heavenly Stem56Yi (乙) — Yin Wood Heavenly StemBing (丙) — Yang FireDing (丁) — The Candle Flame of Civilization12Wu (戊) — Yang EarthJi (己) — Yin Earth Heavenly StemGeng16Xin (辛) — Yin Metal Heavenly Stem12Ren (壬) — Yang Water Heavenly StemGui (癸) — Yin Water10

Earthly Branches

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Zi (子) — Earthly Branch of Yang WaterChou (丑) — Earthly Branch of the Ox16Yin (寅) — Earthly Branch of the Tiger11Earthly Branch Mao (卯) — The Spring Envoy and Supple Wood10Chen (辰) — The Earthly Branch of the DragonSi (巳) — The Earthly Branch of the Snake35Wu (午) — The Earthly Branch of Yang Fire11Wei (未) — Earthly Branch10Shen (申) — Earthly Branch of the MonkeyYou (酉) — The Rooster Earthly BranchXu (戌) — Earthly BranchHai (亥) — The Abyss of the Deep Pool, Life Stirring in the Shadows15

Stem & Branch Relations

Five Combinations (五合) — Heavenly Stem Attraction and UnionGenerating Cycle (相生) — Five Elements Mutual NourishmentOvercoming Cycle (相克) — The Controlling Interactions of the Five ElementsSix Harmonies (六合) — The Bonding Power of Earthly BranchesHalf Combination (半合) — Partial Harmony in BaZiHalf Meeting (半会) — Partial Convergence of the Three HarmonySix Clashes (六冲) — Earthly Branch ConflictsPunishment (Xing) — Earthly Branch ConflictsHarm (相害) — Earthly Branches AnalysisBreak (相破) — Earthly Branch Damage and ChangeHidden Combination (暗合) — Concealed Attraction in BaZiMutual Resonance (比和) — BaZi Relationship DynamicsSame Character (相同) — BaZi Overlap & Fu Yin Analysis

Ten Gods

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Day Master (日主) — The Core of Your BaZi Chart15Executive (正官) — The Leader Within18Warlord (七杀) — The Seven Killings Star23Earner (正财) — The Direct Wealth StarVenturer (偏财) — The Star of Opportunistic WealthMentor (正印) — The Direct Resource12Mystic (偏印) — The Indirect ResourceTalent (食神) — BaZi Fortune AnalysisMaverick (伤官) — Talent and Rebellion: The Two-Faced Mirror14Peer (比肩) — The Ten Gods14劫财命理解析

Fate Stars

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Heavenly Virtue Noble (天德贵人) — The Auspicious Protector21Heavenly Virtue Combination (天德合) — Auspicious Star of Protection23Heavenly Official Noble (天官贵人) — Career Booster in BaZi15Advancement Spirit (进神) — Your Inborn Drive for Progress15Monthly Virtue Noble (月德贵人) — The Guardian Star in Your Destiny21Monthly Virtue Harmony (月德合) — Auspicious Star of Reconciliation14Literary Noble (文昌贵人) — The Star of Scholarly Fortune in BaZi18Golden Chariot (金舆) — The Auspicious Star of Wealth and Support30Guoyin (国印) — The Seal of Authority28Heavenly Noble (天乙贵人) — Your Life's Guardian Star40Tai Ji Noble (太极贵人) — The Fate Star of Primal Harmony41Heavenly Kitchen Noble (天厨贵人) — The Source of Fortune and Prosperity19Fortune Star Noble (福星贵人) — Blessing of Stability and Fortune21Fortune God (禄神) — The Star of Prosperity10Blade (羊刃) — The Double-Edged Sword in BaZi18Flying Blade (飞刃) — A Sharp Warning in BaZi15Blood Blade (血刃) — The Bloodlight Warning Star in BaZi19Flowing Rosy25Red Romance Star (红艳煞) — BaZi Fate Star Analysis28General Star (将星) — The Fate Star of Authority14Canopy Star (华盖) — Artistry and Solitude in BaZi41Travelling Horse (驿马) — The Dynamic Code of Fate39Jie Sha (劫煞) — The Robbery Star19Wang Shen (亡神) — The Fate Star of Strategy and Turmoil12Peach Blossom (桃花) — The Fate Star of Charm and Romance34Disaster Sha17Solitary15Loneliness Star (寡宿) — BaZi Fate Star Analysis18Red Phoenix (红鸾) — Marriage Star in BaZi32Heavenly Joy (天喜) — The Star of Festive Bliss in BaZi25Hook and Noose (勾绞煞) — Fate Star AnalysisSangmen (丧门) — The Mourning Gate Star15Diaoke16Pima (披麻) — The Mourning Cloth Star19Disheveled Hair Star (披头星) — Fate Star Analysis12Six Calamities (六厄) — Fate Star of Hardship16Heavenly Doctor Star (天医) — Health Guardian in Your Chart26Heavenly Turn (天转) — The BaZi Warning of Peak Reversal13Earth Turn (地转) — The Turning Point of Extremes10Ten Spirits Day (十灵日) — The Day of Intuitive Genius27Six Elegance (六秀) — BaZi Day Pillar Grace30Canopy Star (魁罡) — The Sharp Edge of Destiny16Eight Specials (八专) — Vigor and Emotional Challenges19Nine Uglies13Four Waste DaysYin-Yang Misalignment (阴差阳错) — A Signal of Romantic Turbulence in BaZi28Lonely Phoenix (孤鸾煞) — The Signal of Emotional Turmoil in BaZi14Ten Evil Defeats (十恶大败) — A BaZi Wealth Management Indicator21Jinshen (金神) — The Metal Spirit Fate Star17Heavenly Pardon Star (天赦星) — BaZi Auspicious Star15Yuan Chen (元辰) — The Great Depletion Star in BaZi17Literary Noble (学堂) — BaZi Wisdom Star17Ciguǎn (词馆) — The Literary Star19Concealed Salary (拱禄) — Hidden Nobility in Your BaZi Chart12Void (空亡) — The Empty Space in Your BaZi Chart14Heavenly Net & Earthly Trap18Gejiao Sha (隔角煞) — The Isolation Star20Child Spirit (童子煞) — A Special BaZi Pattern22Three Wonders Noble (三奇贵人) — Extraordinary Talent in BaZi20Virtue and Elegance Noble (德秀贵人) — The Guardian of Talent and Morality76

Nayin

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Water of the Great Sea (大海水) — Nayin Five Elements Deep Dive13大林木命详解——五行纳音中的旺盛之木20Lamp Fire (覆灯火) — Nayin Element Analysis12Earth of the Great Station (大驿土) — Nayin Element Analysis11Earth on the Rooftop (屋上土) — Complete Analysis of the Nayin Element10Hairpin Gold (钗钏金) — Nayin Element Analysis16桑柘木命理详解（壬子癸丑纳音解析）27Gold in the Sand (沙中金) — Nayin Element Analysis18Earth on the City Wall (城头土) — Five Elements Analysis20Water of the Great Stream (大溪水) — Nayin Element Analysis13杨柳木命详解——纳音五行壬午癸未解析涧下水命专业详解——丙子丁丑纳音五行解析17山下火纳音五行详解：丙申丁酉之象与命理应用11Pine and Cypress Wood (松柏木) — Five Elements AnalysisHeavenly Water (天河水) — Nayin Element Analysis14Gold in the Sea (海中金) — Nayin Element Analysis for Jia Zi and Yi Chou19Plains Wood (平地木) — Nayin Five Elements13Wax Gold (白蜡金) — The Metal of New Beginnings in Nayin16Earth on the Wall (壁上土) — Nayin Element Analysis17Ever-flowing Water (长流水) — Nayin Element Analysis20Sword Edge Gold (剑锋金) — Nayin Element Analysis14Gold Foil (金箔金) — Nayin Element Analysis21路傍土命专业详解 | 八字纳音五行解析21Fire in the Furnace (炉中火) — Nayin Element Analysis13Thunder Fire (霹雳火) Na Yin — Five Elements and Destiny11Mountain Fire (山头火) — Na Yin Five Elements12石榴木命理详解｜庚申辛酉纳音五行分析19Heavenly Fire (天上火) — Five Elements AnalysisWell Water (井泉水) — Nayin Element Analysis10Sand Earth (沙中土) — Nayin Element Analysis for Bing Chen and Ding Si14

Patterns

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Executive Pattern (正官格) — The Blueprint of Order and Responsibility37Warlord Pattern (七杀格) — The Code of Achievement Under Pressure23Earner Pattern (正财格) — The Code of Steady Wealth17Venturer Pattern (偏财格) — The Flow Wealth Archetype11Mentor Pattern (正印格) — BaZi Knowledge & Fortune AnalysisMystic Pattern (偏印格) — The Unconventional PathMaverick Pattern (伤官格) — The Code of Talent and RebellionTalent Pattern (食神格) — BaZi Destiny AnalysisBlade Pattern (羊刃格) — The Fierce Energy Configuration12Jian Lu Pattern (建禄格) — BaZi Pattern Analysis21

Special Patterns

Heavenly Fortune Noble (天福贵人) — A Blessing of Rank and Salary13Innate Gift (天元坐禄) — The Day Pillar's Noble Seat11Year Pillar Executive (岁德正官) — BaZi Noble Pattern10Hour Pillar Executive (时上正官) — Late Bloomer Pattern Analysis13Approaching the Official (向禄临官) — The Latent Engine of NobilityDestiny's Harmony (官印禄杀俱全) — The Prime Minister's Pattern11True Official and True Horse (真官真马) — A Noble BaZi PatternLu Ma Guan Yin (禄马官印) — The Blueprint of Wealth and Success in BaZi10Official Seal Treasury (官印禄库) — BaZi Wealth Pattern相刑遇贵Hidden Noble: The Three Harmony Meets Noble Pattern (三合遇贵)Monthly and Hourly Nobility (月时逢贵) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisFive Officials Converging (五官会聚) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisFive Elements Purity (五行不杂) — Pure Pattern AnalysisMetal-Wood Balance (金木间隔) — The Carving PatternWater-Fire Harmony (水火既济) — A Unique BaZi Pattern12Metal-Fire Refinement (金火相成) — Forging Excellence Through PressureBorn Noble: The Generated Executive Star (生成官星)Mutual Executive (交互官星) — BaZi Noble AllianceLatent Grace (虚夹官禄) — The Hidden Support Pattern官星六合Power Chain: The 'Official Above Official' Pattern (官下有官)Virtue Amplified (真官催官) — The Accelerator PatternOfficial-Maverick Meeting Tomb (官煞会墓) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisThree Terraces Arching the Imperial Throne (三台拱帝座)Forged by Mettle (天元坐煞) — The Day Master Sits on Warlord11时上一位贵19Year Pillar Warlord (年上七杀) — The Initial Trial of FateShi Sha Gui Ku (时煞归库) — The Warlord Returns to the TombVeiled Decree, Visible Mettle (官藏杀显)Maverick-Executive Mix (官杀混杂) — BaZi Pattern Analysis13Mettle into Wisdom (会杀化印) — The Ultimate Transformation PatternUnchecked Warlord (专杀无制) — BaZi Pattern Analysis11Tempered Gift (专禄要制) — The Commander's ForgeYear Pillar with Earner (岁带正马) — BaZi Wealth Pattern14Wealth in Later Years: The Hour with Proper Wealth (时带正马) Pattern ExplainedFortune's Favor (财旺生官) — Wealth Nourishing Status12Veiled Bounty (财临库墓) — The Hidden Treasury in Your BaZiHeavenly Stem Sitting on Wealth (天元坐财) — BaZi Wealth Pattern11Sitting on Heavenly Wealth (日坐天财) — BaZi Wealth Inheritance PatternWealth Concentration (专财) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisTurning Enemies into Allies: The Ghost Transformed into Seal Pattern (鬼化为印)When the Blade Transforms into the Seal of Authority: Decoding the 'Blade Transforms into Mentor' Pattern13Seal of Wisdom at the Hour Pillar (时逢生印) — Late-Life Blessings and InsightRevival from the Brink: The 'Womb and Seal' Pattern (胞胎逢印绶)Abandoning the Mentor for the Venturer (弃印就财) — A BaZi Wealth Pattern15Fortune Aloft (飞天禄马) — The Hidden Pattern of Extraordinary SuccessUnseen Gambit (倒冲禄马) — The Jolt of Fortune时上偏财Talent in the Same Nest (食神同窠) — A BaZi Pattern of Inherent Fortune10食神带合Joy Begets Grace (专食合禄) — The Talent at Zenith Pattern13红鸾天印Ink Pool Spring (墨池涌泉) — Nayin Pattern AnalysisDedicated Seal Combining Salary (专印合禄) — BaZi Special Pattern10Well Rope Pattern (井栏斜叉) — A Mysterious BaZi Configuration13Riding the Dragon (壬骑龙背) — Hidden Pattern of Latent Power13Zi Yao Si Lu (子遥巳禄) — The Hidden Strategy PatternChou Yao Si Lu (丑遥巳禄) — The Hidden Noble PatternClash-Combine Official Emolument (冲合禄马) — Dynamic Nobility PatternPunishment-Combination to Rank (刑合得禄) — BaZi Special PatternBroken Executive (破官) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisFlying Wealth (飞财) — BaZi Special PatternFortune Breaker (破财) — Hidden Wealth PatternMao-Wei Remote Si (卯未遥巳) — The Hidden Pattern of Indirect Authority11Tiger Ox Galloping to Snake (虎牛奔巳) — Remote Summoning of the Executive StarGoat Strikes Pig and Snake (羊击猪蛇) — Hidden Pattern AnalysisPunishment-Combination (刑冲带合) — Sweet Poison in BaZiSix Yin Greeting the Sun (六阴朝阳) — Hidden Noble Pattern in BaZi12Six Yi Rat Noble (六乙鼠贵) — Hidden Pattern of BaZi12Day Master Returning to the Lu (日禄归时) — A Favorable BaZi Pattern11Gong Lu Gong Gui (拱禄拱贵) — Hidden Noble Pattern in BaZi10Chong Lu (冲禄) — Striking the Auspicious SalarySix Ren Approaching Gen (六壬趋艮) — Hidden Fortune PatternSix Jia Approaching Qian (六甲趋乾) — Noble Pattern AnalysisWealth and Authority (财官双美) — BaZi Pattern Analysis12Dual Virtue Support (二德扶身) — The Guardian Stars of DestinyGeneral Star with Heavenly Virtue (将星扶德) — Authority and Benevolence CombinedGold God Pattern (金神格) — The Forging of Unyielding Metal19Daily Noble (日贵) — The Pattern of Personal NobilityDay Virtue (日德) — Auspicious Benevolence PatternKui Gang Pattern (魁罡格) — The Stern Authority of the Big Dipper17Fortune and Elegance (福德秀气) — BaZi Noble PatternThree Nobles (三奇真贵) — The Perfect Cycle of SuccessHeavenly Stem Hidden Fortune (天元暗禄) — BaZi's Built-in Treasure26Lu Yuan San Hui (禄元三会) — The Triple Harmony of Fortune禄元互换Six Ren Shift (六壬移换) — Dynamic Reconstruction in BaZiReviving from Extinction (绝地财官) — BaZi Wealth & Authority PatternZi-Wu Double Enclosure (子午双包) — Noble Pattern of Water-Fire ClashCrouching Green Dragon (青龙伏形) — The Art of Balance Under Metal白虎持势24Vermilion Bird Riding the Wind (朱雀乘风) — Noble Pattern AnalysisBlack Tortoise in Power (玄武当权) — BaZi Wealth & Authority PatternGou Chen De Wei (勾陈得位) — The Central Stabilizer PatternFetal Origin Wealth and Authority (胎元财官) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisResurrection by Borrowed Qi (还魂借气) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisBorrowing Yang Life (阴借阳生) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisLife-Gathering from the Source (生处聚生) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisFu Yuan Gui Sha (伏元贵杀) — The Subtle Rule of Stem-Branch ControlEight Specials and Prosperity (八专禄旺) — Peak Concentration of Day Master EnergyStem and Branch Flourishing (干支持旺) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisEarth Bureau Moistening Down (土局润下) — The Power Struggle of Earth and Water11Gold White Water Clear (金白水清) — A BaZi Pattern of Pure Intelligence10Wood and Fire in Harmony (木火通明) — A BaZi Pattern of Brilliance29Fire Forging Metal Seal (火金铸印) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisFire-Earth Mixture (火土夹杂) — A Congested BaZi Pattern13Hidden Vault (夹库) — BaZi Secret PatternTomb Warlord (墓煞) — The Warlord Enters the TombFour Pure Completions (四位纯全) — BaZi Special PatternPure Unity (一气生成) — BaZi Pattern Analysis11Heavenly Stems String (天干连珠) — A Smooth and Flowing Pattern14Earthly Branches in Continuous Sequence (地支连茹) — BaZi Pattern Analysis11Butterfly Dance: The Two-Stem Unmixed Pattern (两干不杂)16Harmony of Siblings (棣萼联芳) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisThe Reversal Polarity Pattern (极返格) — BaZi Special StructureHearing Joy Without Joy (闻喜不喜) — A BaZi Pattern of Empty Promises当忧不忧Clear Source, Turbid Flow (源清流浊) — A BaZi Pattern of High Start, Low FinishTurbid Source, Clear Stream (源浊流清) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisJian Lu Not Rich (建禄不富) — Pattern AnalysisAbandoning Office for Wealth (背禄不贫) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisBacking Away from Fortune and Chasing Wealth (背禄逐马) — A Pattern of HardshipSummer Grass Meets Frost (夏草遭霜) — A Noble Pattern of Coolness in the Summer Heat16Winter Meets Blazing Fire (冬逢热火) — Noble Pattern AnalysisAuspicious Confluence vs. Inauspicious Confluence (吉会凶会) — The Dual Nature of Triad HarmonyHidden Clues in BaZi: Exploring the Four Pillars' Secret Carriers (四柱暗带)Five Elements Convergence (五行拘聚) — The Transformative Hub in BaZiCombination-Transformation Pattern (合化成局) — BaZi18Heaven-Earth Virtue Union (天地德合) — BaZi Pattern Analysis26Monarch-Minister Celebration (君臣庆会) — BaZi PatternPure Energy Root (一气为根) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisTriple Convergence (三合聚集) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisComplete Five Elements (五行俱足) — BaZi Pattern Analysis10Six Positions Multiplying (六位相乘) — The Complete Model Pattern聚精会神Spirits Concealed and Evils Vanquished (神藏杀没) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisFortune and Authority in Tandem (禄马交驰) — A Wealthy and Noble BaZi Pattern11Strategic Capture of Fortune (赶禄拦马) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisFortune Convergence (集福发福) — Synergistic Blessing PatternStem-Branch Dual Link (干支双连) — BaZi Pattern Analysis16Five Elements Seal (五行正印) — Classical BaZi Wisdom12Fortune Treasury Meets Wealth (禄库逢财) — BaZi Wealth PatternFortune Welcomes You (福会相迎) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisLife-Death Embrace (生死相聚) — BaZi Pattern Analysis11One-Container Pattern (一旬包裹) — BaZi Harmony Analysis10Sequential Four Pillars (四柱顺布) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisFive Elements in One Cycle (五行一旬) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisNoble Central Pivot (贵人黄枢) — The Imperial Pattern of Four RepositoriesFour Pillars Clash with Strength (四冲得位) — Advanced BaZi PatternSeasonal Strength (四时乘旺) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisThree-Five Sequential Union (三五连合) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisSix Harmonies Double Mandarin Ducks (六合双鸳) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisNoble Harmony (贵气冲和) — BaZi Noble PatternLeading and Following (引从包承) — The Imperial Escort Pattern in BaZiFour Nurture One (四般生一) — Nayin Energy Convergence PatternTravelling Horse Carrying Fortune (Yi Ma Tuo Lu)Saddle and Noble (鞍马坐贵) — A BaZi Pattern of Success Through MovementBrocade Bestowed (锦衣特赐) — A Noble BaZi PatternNoble Purity Entering the Hall (清贵入堂)Generative Cycle (循环相生) — BaZi Energy Flow PatternRoaring Dragon and Howling Tiger (龙吟虎啸) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisHidden Noble and Hidden Fortune (夹贵夹禄) — BaZi Special Pattern福神相还12Four Seasons Convergence (四时摄聚) — BaZi Noble PatternThe One-Point Focus (致一凝神) — The Realm of Unified DestinySubstantial Void (虚中精实) — The Wisdom of Leading Through Emptiness14Overcoming Fate (功夺造化) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisMutual Rescue Pattern (功伴造化) — BaZi Noble PatternInner Yang Outer Yin (内阳外阴) — Nayin Pattern AnalysisTripod Foundation (鼎足镃基) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisBowing to the Celestial Gate (拱揖阙门) — Hidden Path to Power11Dragon Leaping Through the Celestial Gate (龙跃天门) — BaZi Noble PatternTiger Crouching in Dragon Pavilion (虎卧龙阁)Clouds Moving, Rain Falling (云行雨施) — The Grace-Bestowing PatternThe Pure and Stern Tribunal (清肃宪台) — A Noble BaZi PatternWind and Cloud Celebration (风云庆会) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisLayered Nurturing and Layered Authority (重荫重官) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisWrapped Banner and Pennant (包裹旗旌) — Hidden Authority in BaZiFortune Accomplished (富贵所成) — BaZi Success Pattern真休守位The Reserved Interface (虚一待用) — BaZi Pattern AnalysisFalse Sound Awaiting Time (假音得时) — BaZi Pattern Analysis10Follow Warlord Pattern (从杀格) — BaZi Special PatternFollow Wealth Pattern (从财格) — BaZi Special Pattern Analysis18Following the Child Pattern (从儿格) — BaZi Special Pattern11Wood of Straightness (曲直格) — BaZi Special Pattern AnalysisBlazing Flame Pattern (炎上格) — Specialized Fire Pattern15Reform Pattern (从革格) — Metal's Path of Unyielding Transformation11Water Following Pattern (润下格) — BaZi Special Pattern AnalysisFarming and Harvesting Pattern (稼穑格) — The Earth's Exclusive Strength12Heavenly Kitchen Food Stipend (天厨食禄) — The Fortune Pattern of Talent on Its ThroneWeak Self Cannot Bear Wealth (身弱不担财) — BaZi Wealth Analysis17Talent Generates Wealth (食神生财) — The Golden Pattern of Earning Through Talent19Wealth Overwhelms the Self (财多身弱) — BaZi Wealth AnalysisWarlord-Mentor Mutual Generation (杀印相生)129

Void

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Jia Zi Decade Void: Xu and Hai (甲子旬空亡戌亥)Jia Xu Period Void: Shen and You (甲戌旬空亡申酉)12Wu Wei Void (午未空亡) — BaZi Energy Vacuum Zone13Jia Wu Decade Void Chen Si (甲午旬空亡辰巳) — BaZi Energy Blind Spots甲辰旬空亡寅卯详解11Jia Yin Decade Void: Zi and Chou (甲寅旬空亡子丑)

Twelve Life Stages

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Birth (长生) — The Starting Point of Life's CycleBathing (沐浴) — The Fragility and Potential of Newborn Qi14Crowning (冠带) — The Prelude to Life's Flourishing ChapterOfficial (临官) — The Stage of Independence and ResponsibilityEmperor (帝旺) — The Peak of Life in BaZiDecline (衰) — The Natural Ebb of EnergyIllness (病) — The Low Ebb of the Energy CycleThe Death Stage (死) in the Twelve Life Stages — Endings as New BeginningsTomb (墓) — The Hub of Energy Storage and TransformationExtinction (绝) — The Silent Moment of All Things Returning to Stillness15Embryo (胎) — The Twelve Life Stages in BaZi13Nurture (养) — The Twelve Life Stages

Glossary

yinyangFive Elements (Wu Xing) — The Five Fundamental EnergiesZodiac Signs (生肖) — The Living Totems of the Twelve Earthly Branchesgeju20Clashes, Combinations, and Punishments (刑冲合会) — The Energy Grammar of BaZiStrong Self vs Weak Self (身强身弱) — BaZi Foundation17Favorable and Useful Gods (喜用神) — BaZi Balance CodeClimate Regulation (调候) — BaZi Climate Adjustment15Day Pillar Grade (日柱等级) — BaZi Reference System10Tai Sui (太岁) — The Yearly Sovereign in BaZiEarly and Late Zi Hour (早晚子时) — A BaZi Timekeeping Debate15Daylight Saving Time11Three Cycles and Nine Periods (三元九运)10Fu Yin (伏吟) — The 'Copy' Signal in Your BaZi Chart11Zi-Wu Clash (子午冲) — The Fiery Water Battle71Strong Self (身强) — BaZi Day Master Strength AnalysisWeak10Useful God (用神) — The Most Critical Element in Your BaZi Chart11Favorable God (喜神) — BaZi Concept10Unfavorable God (忌神) — BaZi Analysis