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The five elements, each in a yang and a yin form. Your Day Master is the stem of your day pillar.

甲 Jia — Yang Wood

The great tree. Upright and principled, you grow steadily toward the light and naturally become the one others lean on.

乙 Yi — Yin Wood

The flowering vine. Flexible and diplomatic, you connect people and thrive by adapting — quietly tougher than you look.

丙 Bing — Yang Fire

The sun. Warm, open and generous, you light up a room and lead best when you are seen.

丁 Ding — Yin Fire

The candle flame. Sensitive and passionate inside, you guide others one-to-one and shine in a craft you master.

戊 Wu — Yang Earth

The mountain. Steady and trustworthy, you give others a sense of safety; reliability is your superpower.

己 Ji — Yin Earth

The fertile field. Nurturing and practical, you grow people and projects patiently until they bear fruit.

庚 Geng — Yang Metal

Forged steel. Decisive and action-driven, you cut through problems and come alive under pressure.

辛 Xin — Yin Metal

The polished jewel. Refined and perceptive, you have a strong sense of beauty — experience polishes you brighter.

壬 Ren — Yang Water

The ocean. Big-hearted and free-spirited, you move with wisdom and momentum and carry others along.

癸 Gui — Yin Water

Rain and dew. Thoughtful and gentle, you read people deeply and nourish everything you touch.

Each branch matches a zodiac animal, a month, a direction and a two-hour period, and holds hidden stems.

子 Zi

Rat

丑 Chou

Ox

寅 Yin

Tiger

卯 Mao

Rabbit

辰 Chen

Dragon

巳 Si

Snake

午 Wu

Horse

未 Wei

Goat

申 Shen

Monkey

酉 You

Rooster

戌 Xu

Dog

亥 Hai

Pig

How every other stem relates to your Day Master: talents, relationships, money and career.

比肩 Friend

A year to stand on your own feet. Independence rises — great for moving at your own pace and teaming up with equals.

劫財 Rob Wealth

A social, fast-moving year. Friends and rivals spur you on; money flows in and out quickly, so spend with intention.

食神 Eating God

A year of joy and self-expression. Hobbies and creative work bear fruit — a perfect time to start sharing your ideas.

傷官 Hurting Officer

A year of sharp talent. Ideas and expression peak; just choose your words with care when you speak your mind.

偏財 Indirect Wealth

Money and connections move when you move. New networks open doors — say yes to opportunities.

正財 Direct Wealth

Steady effort pays off. Income and daily life stabilise; ideal for saving and long-term plans.

偏官 Seven Killings

A year of challenge and change. Bigger responsibilities arrive, and rising to them makes you much stronger — pace yourself.

正官 Direct Officer

A year of recognition. Status and trust grow; doing things properly is rewarded.

偏印 Indirect Resource

A year of insight and study. Great for learning specialised skills — follow your curiosity.

印綬 Direct Resource

A year of learning and support. Mentors appear and studies go well; rest and prepare for the next leap.

The strength of your Day Master in each branch, told as the stages of a life.

長生 Birth

沐浴 Bath

冠帯 Youth

建禄 Prosperity

帝旺 Peak

衰 Decline

病 Sickness

死 Death

墓 Tomb

絶 Severance

胎 Conception

養 Nurture

The major stars set the theme of each palace; the stars in your Life palace describe your core character.

紫微 Zi Wei

The Emperor star — dignity, leadership and the capacity to stand at the top.

天機 Tian Ji

The Strategist — quick thinking, planning and adaptability.

太陽 Tai Yang

The Sun — generosity and fairness; luck grows as you serve others.

武曲 Wu Qu

The General of Wealth — decisiveness and strong practical money sense.

天同 Tian Tong

The Child of Fortune — gentle, easy-going and well-liked.

廉貞 Lian Zhen

The Upright — passion with principles; loyal and determined.

天府 Tian Fu

The Treasury — stability and protection of wealth and people.

太陰 Tai Yin

The Moon — refined sensitivity; ties to home, property and beauty.

貪狼 Tan Lang

The Charmer — talent, charisma and many interests.

巨門 Ju Men

The Gate of Words — speech, analysis and teaching.

天相 Tian Xiang

The Minister — mediation, contracts and supportive leadership.

天梁 Tian Liang

The Elder — protection, mentoring and helping those in need.

七殺 Qi Sha

The Warrior — courage and drive to carve your own path.

破軍 Po Jun

The Vanguard — the power to break the old and rebuild anew.

The twelve squares of the chart are twelve areas of life.

命宮 Life

兄弟 Siblings

夫妻 Spouse

子女 Children

財帛 Wealth

疾厄 Health

遷移 Travel

交友 Friends

官禄 Career

田宅 Property

福徳 Spirit

父母 Parents

Set by your birth-year stem, they change how four stars behave.

化禄 Hua Lu

Prosperity

化権 Hua Quan

Power

化科 Hua Ke

Fame

化忌 Hua Ji

Obstacle