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.
What Are the Earthly Branches?
Learn about the twelve Earthly Branches (Di Zhi) in BaZi. Discover how Zi through Hai connect to the Chinese zodiac, carry hidden stems, and shape your Four Pillars chart reading.
Zi - Rat (子)
Learn about Zi (子), the Rat branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Water element nature, hidden stem Gui Water, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
Chou - Ox (丑)
Learn about Chou (丑), the Ox branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Earth element nature, hidden stems, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
Yin - Tiger (寅)
Learn about Yin (寅), the Tiger branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Wood element nature, hidden stems, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
Mao - Rabbit (卯)
Learn about Mao (卯), the Rabbit branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Wood element nature, hidden stem Yi Wood, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
Chen - Dragon (辰)
Learn about Chen (辰), the Dragon branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Earth element nature, hidden stems, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
Si - Snake (巳)
Learn about Si (巳), the Snake branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Fire element nature, hidden stems, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
Wu - Horse (午)
Learn about Wu (午), the Horse branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Fire element nature, hidden stems, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
Wei - Sheep (未)
Learn about Wei (未), the Sheep branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Earth element nature, hidden stems, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
Shen - Monkey (申)
Learn about Shen (申), the Monkey branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Metal element nature, hidden stems, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
You - Rooster (酉)
Learn about You (酉), the Rooster branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Metal element nature, hidden stem Xin Metal, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
Xu - Dog (戌)
Learn about Xu (戌), the Dog branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Earth element nature, hidden stems, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.
Hai - Pig (亥)
Learn about Hai (亥), the Pig branch in BaZi Four Pillars. Discover its Water element nature, hidden stems, personality traits, clashes, combinations, and influence in your chart.