BaZi Glossary
Core BaZi concepts — stems, branches, elements, and ten gods explained.
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BaZi (Eight Characters)
A destiny system using heavenly stems and earthly branches from birth year, month, day, and hour.
Read definition →Four Pillars
Year, month, day, and hour pillars that form a complete natal chart.
Read definition →Heavenly Stems
Ten symbols: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui.
Read definition →Earthly Branches
Twelve symbols from Zi to Hai, tied to seasons and hidden stems.
Read definition →Five Elements (Wu Xing)
Wood, fire, earth, metal, and water — the five energies and their cycles.
Read definition →Day Master
The heavenly stem of the day pillar — the self in the chart.
Read definition →Ten Gods (Shi Shen)
Ten relationship archetypes defined from the day master to other stems.
Read definition →Luck Pillars (Da Yun)
Ten-year luck cycles describing broader life phases.
Read definition →Annual Luck (Liu Nian)
The stem-branch pair of the current year and its chart interactions.
Read definition →Natal Moon Phase
The moon phase at birth — your inner emotional rhythm in Luna reading.
Read definition →Moon Phase
Lunar cycle stages from new moon to full moon and back.
Read definition →True Solar Time
Birth time adjusted by location longitude for accurate hour pillar.
Read definition →Zi Hour (23:00–01:00)
The first double-hour, often requiring cross-day chart rules.
Read definition →Favorable Elements
Elements that best support balance and fortune in a chart.
Read definition →Clash & Combination
Branch relationships such as clash, six-combine, and three-combine.
Read definition →Hidden Stems
Stems concealed within branches, shaping ten gods and nuance.
Read definition →Empty Void (Kong Wang)
A 'hollow' state under certain stem-branch pairs — delays or intangibles.
Read definition →Peach Blossom
A star linked to charm, popularity, and romantic opportunity.
Read definition →Noble Helpers (Gui Ren)
Chart symbols for mentors, patrons, and timely help.
Read definition →Direct Wealth (Zheng Cai)
A ten god for steady income and practical wealth.
Read definition →Seven Killings (Qi Sha)
A ten god for pressure, competition, and breakthrough drive.
Read definition →Eating God (Shi Shen)
A ten god for talent, expression, and enjoyment.
Read definition →Direct Officer (Zheng Guan)
A ten god for rules, reputation, and institutional career.
Read definition →Resource Star (Yin)
Direct and indirect resource stars — learning, protection, and inner support.
Read definition →Companion Stars (Bi Jie)
Peer and rob wealth stars — self, peers, and rivalry.
Read definition →Jia Stem
Heavenly stem 甲 (Jia), 甲木（きのえ） element.
Read definition →Yi Stem
Heavenly stem 乙 (Yi), 乙木（きのと） element.
Read definition →Bing Stem
Heavenly stem 丙 (Bing), 丙火（ひのえ） element.
Read definition →Ding Stem
Heavenly stem 丁 (Ding), 丁火（ひのと） element.
Read definition →Wu Stem
Heavenly stem 戊 (Wu), 戊土（つちのえ） element.
Read definition →Ji Stem
Heavenly stem 己 (Ji), 己土（つちのと） element.
Read definition →Geng Stem
Heavenly stem 庚 (Geng), 庚金（かのえ） element.
Read definition →Xin Stem
Heavenly stem 辛 (Xin), 辛金（かのと） element.
Read definition →Ren Stem
Heavenly stem 壬 (Ren), 壬水（みずのえ） element.
Read definition →Gui Stem
Heavenly stem 癸 (Gui), 癸水（みずのと） element.
Read definition →Zi Branch (鼠)
Earthly branch 子 (Zi), 鼠 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Chou Branch (牛)
Earthly branch 丑 (Chou), 牛 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Yin Branch (虎)
Earthly branch 寅 (Yin), 虎 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Mao Branch (兔)
Earthly branch 卯 (Mao), 兔 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Chen Branch (龙)
Earthly branch 辰 (Chen), 龙 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Si Branch (蛇)
Earthly branch 巳 (Si), 蛇 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Wu Branch (马)
Earthly branch 午 (Wu), 马 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Wei Branch (羊)
Earthly branch 未 (Wei), 羊 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Shen Branch (猴)
Earthly branch 申 (Shen), 猴 zodiac sign.
Read definition →You Branch (鸡)
Earthly branch 酉 (You), 鸡 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Xu Branch (狗)
Earthly branch 戌 (Xu), 狗 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Hai Branch (猪)
Earthly branch 亥 (Hai), 猪 zodiac sign.
Read definition →Wood Element
Wood — growth and initiation.
Read definition →Fire Element
Fire — expression and visibility.
Read definition →Earth Element
Earth — stability and integration.
Read definition →Metal Element
Metal — decision and structure.
Read definition →Water Element
Water — wisdom and flow.
Read definition →Peer Star (Bi Jian)
Same element as day master — identity and peers.
Read definition →Rob Wealth (Jie Cai)
Rivals day master — competition and risk.
Read definition →Hurt Officer (Shang Guan)
Output that challenges authority — talent and rebellion.
Read definition →Indirect Wealth (Pian Cai)
Wealth from opportunities and side income.
Read definition →Direct Resource (Zheng Yin)
Nurturing support — formal learning and protection.
Read definition →Indirect Resource (Pian Yin)
Unconventional learning and niche mentors.
Read definition →Indirect Officer (Pian Guan)
Alternate name for seven killings — pressure and power.
Read definition →Yin and Yang
Complementary opposites in Chinese cosmology.
Read definition →Qi (Life Force)
Flowing life energy in the chart and body.
Read definition →Monthly Luck (Liu Yue)
Stem-branch of the current month.
Read definition →Solar Terms (Jie Qi)
24 solar terms dividing the Chinese calendar.
Read definition →Lunar Calendar
Calendar based on lunar cycles.
Read definition →Solar Calendar
Gregorian calendar used for daily dates.
Read definition →Day Pillar
Birth day stem-branch holding the day master.
Read definition →Hour Pillar
Birth hour stem-branch.
Read definition →Year Pillar
Birth year stem-branch.
Read definition →Month Pillar
Birth month stem-branch — luck pillar starting point.
Read definition →Unfavorable Elements
Elements that disturb chart balance.
Read definition →Useful God (Yong Shen)
The primary favorable element in practice.
Read definition →Strong Day Master
Day master with abundant supporting energy.
Read definition →Weak Day Master
Day master lacking supporting energy.
Read definition →Three Combination (San He)
Three branches combining into an element frame.
Read definition →Six Combination (Liu He)
Two branches combining — bonds and contracts.
Read definition →Six Clash (Liu Chong)
Opposing branches — change and disruption.
Read definition →Punishment (Xing)
Branch punishments — friction and trials.
Read definition →Six Harm (Liu Hai)
Hidden drain between branches.
Read definition →Destruction (Po)
Branch destruction — interrupted plans.
Read definition →Life Palace (Ming Gong)
Conceptual palace of innate destiny.
Read definition →Body Palace (Shen Gong)
Palace of effort and physical constitution.
Read definition →Fetal Origin (Tai Yuan)
Stem-branch at conception — innate endowment.
Read definition →Life Palace Star
Zi Wei concept complementing BaZi.
Read definition →Natal Chart
Complete BaZi chart from birth data.
Read definition →Destiny Pattern
Overall chart structure and energy layout.
Read definition →Cold Hot Dry Wet
Climatic balance of the chart.
Read definition →Heavenly Stem Combine
Two stems combining to transform elements.
Read definition →Heavenly Stem Clash
Opposing stems — conflict and competition.
Read definition →Wealth Stars
Direct and indirect wealth stars together.
Read definition →Officer Stars
Direct and indirect officer stars.
Read definition →Output Stars
Eating god and hurt officer together.
Read definition →Resource Stars (Yin)
Direct and indirect resource stars.
Read definition →Companion Stars
Peer and rob wealth together.
Read definition →Void of Death
Alternate term for empty void.
Read definition →Golden Carriage
Star for travel comfort and status.
Read definition →Travel Horse (Yi Ma)
Star of travel, relocation, and change.
Read definition →Literary Star (Wen Chang)
Star for study, exams, and writing.
Read definition →Heavenly Noble (Tian Yi)
Premier noble-helper star.
Read definition →Red Phoenix (Hong Luan)
Star of marriage joy.
Read definition →Heavenly Joy (Tian Xi)
Star of celebrations and good news.
Read definition →Lonely Star (Gu Chen)
Star suggesting solitude or solo paths.
Read definition →Widow Star (Gua Su)
Star of emotional distance.
Read definition →Yang Blade (Yang Ren)
Fierce star — courage and risk.
Read definition →Disaster Sha
Star hinting sudden disruptions.
Read definition →Monthly Break
Days when monthly branch clashes.
Read definition →Intercalary Month
Extra month in lunar calendar.
Read definition →Waxing Moon
From new to full — rising energy.
Read definition →Waning Moon
From full to new — inward energy.
Read definition →First Quarter Moon
Action checkpoint in the lunar cycle.
Read definition →Last Quarter Moon
Release checkpoint in the lunar cycle.
Read definition →Full Moon Phase
Lunar peak — clarity and celebration.
Read definition →New Moon Phase
Cycle start — set intentions.
Read definition →Lunar Illumination
Percentage of the moon lit by the sun.
Read definition →Synodic Month
Full lunar phase cycle ~29.5 days.
Read definition →Moon Nodes
Personal key moon-phase dates.
Read definition →BaZi Book Report
Baziluna deep BaZi report product.
Read definition →Yun Book Subscription
Daily fortune subscription.
Read definition →Free BaZi Reading
Free online BaZi chart on Baziluna.
Read definition →AI Feng Shui
AI feng shui tips from your element balance.
Read definition →Ten-Year Luck Cycle
Each luck pillar spans ~10 years.
Read definition →Minor Luck (Xiao Yun)
Yearly fine luck cycle.
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