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.
What Are the Twelve Life Phases?
Learn about the Twelve Life Phases (十二運) in BaZi Chinese astrology. Discover how these phases reveal the strength and stage of your Day Master energy from birth through death and rebirth.
Birth Phase (長生, Zhang Sheng)
Learn about the Birth Phase (Chang Sheng, 長生) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master is in its Birth Phase — new beginnings, vitality, and optimistic potential.
Bath Phase (沐浴, Mu Yu)
Learn about the Bath Phase (Mu Yu, 沐浴) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master is in its Bath Phase — vulnerability, transformation, and self-discovery.
Crowning Phase (冠帶, Guan Dai)
Learn about the Crowning Phase (Guan Dai, 冠帶) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master is in its Crowning Phase — ambition, social emergence, and growing confidence.
Establishment Phase (建祿, Jian Lu)
Learn about the Establishment Phase (Jian Lu, 建祿) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master is at the Establishment Phase — stability, independence, and professional maturity.
Peak Phase (帝旺, Di Wang)
Learn about the Peak Phase (Di Wang, 帝旺) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master is at the Peak Phase — maximum power, authority, and the need for wisdom.
Decline Phase (衰, Shuai)
Learn about the Decline Phase (Shuai, 衰) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master enters the Decline Phase — the beginning of wisdom, gentleness, and letting go.
Illness Phase (病, Bing)
Learn about the Illness Phase (Bing, 病) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master enters the Illness Phase — vulnerability, sensitivity, and the invitation to heal.
End Phase (死, Si)
Learn about the End Phase (Si, 死) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master enters the End Phase — stillness, transformation, and the profound power of letting go.
Tomb Phase (墓, Mu)
Learn about the Tomb Phase (Mu, 墓) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master enters the Tomb Phase — storage, hidden wealth, and deeply concentrated reserves.
Severance Phase (絕, Jue)
Learn about the Severance Phase (Jue, 絕) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master enters the Severance Phase — the absolute low point that precedes miraculous renewal.
Conception Phase (胎, Tai)
Learn about the Conception Phase (Tai, 胎) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master enters the Conception Phase — the invisible beginning of a new cycle of energy.
Nurturing Phase (養, Yang)
Learn about the Nurturing Phase (Yang, 養) in BaZi Twelve Life Phases. Discover what it means when your Day Master enters the Nurturing Phase — protected growth, patient development, and quiet preparation.