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Your comprehensive guide to Saju (Four Pillars of Destiny). Learn about the Five Elements, Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, Ten Gods, and more.
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Five Elements (Wu Xing)
The five foundational energies of BaZi — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — and how they shape your personality, relationships, and destiny.
Heavenly Stems (Tian Gan)
The ten Heavenly Stems — the Yin and Yang expressions of each element — form the upper half of every pillar in your BaZi chart and define your Day Master identity.
Earthly Branches (Di Zhi)
The twelve Earthly Branches — linked to the Chinese zodiac animals — form the lower half of each pillar in your BaZi chart and carry hidden elemental forces within them.
Ten Gods (Shi Shen)
The Ten Gods — derived from the relationship between your Day Master and other elements in your chart — reveal your personality dynamics, talents, relationships, and life themes.
Twelve Life Phases
The Twelve Life Phases trace the journey of elemental energy from birth through peak to decline and rebirth — revealing the natural rhythm and current stage of your life force.
Special Stars (Shen Sha)
The Special Stars — auspicious and inauspicious markers in your BaZi chart — add layers of nuance to your reading, highlighting romantic charm, travel fortune, noble helpers, and karmic themes.