BaZi Glossary
Core BaZi concepts — stems, branches, elements, and ten gods explained.
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사주(八字)
생년월일시의 간지로 나타내는 명리 체계.
Read definition →사주(四柱)
년·월·일·시의 네 기둥.
Read definition →천간(十天干)
갑·을·병…계 열 개의 기호.
Read definition →지지(十二支)
자·축·인…해 열두 기호.
Read definition →오행(五行)
목·화·토·금·수와 상생상극.
Read definition →일주(日主)
일주의 천간, 본인을 상징.
Read definition →십신(十神)
일주를 중심으로 한 열 관계.
Read definition →대운(大運)
10년 단위 운세 주기.
Read definition →유년(流年)
해당 해의 간지 운세.
Read definition →본명월상
출생 시점의 Luna 월상.
Read definition →월상(月相)
삭·상현·망 등.
Read definition →진태양시
경도 보정 출생 시각.
Read definition →자시(子時)
23–01시, 일주에 영향.
Read definition →희용신
명식을 돕는 오행.
Read definition →충합(冲合)
지지의 충·합·형·해.
Read definition →장간(蔵干)
지지 속 천간.
Read definition →공망(空亡)
비어 있고 지연되는 상태.
Read definition →도화(桃花)
매력과 인연의 별.
Read definition →귀인(貴人)
도움과 기회의 상징.
Read definition →정재(正財)
안정 수입의 십신.
Read definition →칠살(七殺)
압력과 돌파력.
Read definition →식신(食神)
재능과 표현.
Read definition →정관(正官)
규범과 명예.
Read definition →인성(印星)
학습과 보호.
Read definition →비겁(比劫)
자아와 동료.
Read definition →Jia Stem
천간 甲(undefined), 오행 木.
Read definition →Yi Stem
천간 乙(undefined), 오행 木.
Read definition →Bing Stem
천간 丙(undefined), 오행 火.
Read definition →Ding Stem
천간 丁(undefined), 오행 火.
Read definition →Wu Stem
천간 戊(undefined), 오행 土.
Read definition →Ji Stem
천간 己(undefined), 오행 土.
Read definition →Geng Stem
천간 庚(undefined), 오행 金.
Read definition →Xin Stem
천간 辛(undefined), 오행 金.
Read definition →Ren Stem
천간 壬(undefined), 오행 水.
Read definition →Gui Stem
천간 癸(undefined), 오행 水.
Read definition →자
지지 子(자), 鼠띠.
Read definition →축
지지 丑(축), 牛띠.
Read definition →인
지지 寅(인), 虎띠.
Read definition →묘
지지 卯(묘), 兔띠.
Read definition →진
지지 辰(진), 龙띠.
Read definition →사
지지 巳(사), 蛇띠.
Read definition →오
지지 午(오), 马띠.
Read definition →미
지지 未(미), 羊띠.
Read definition →신
지지 申(신), 猴띠.
Read definition →유
지지 酉(유), 鸡띠.
Read definition →술
지지 戌(술), 狗띠.
Read definition →해
지지 亥(해), 猪띠.
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.
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Baziluna deep BaZi report product.
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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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