On the Sixty Jiazi (Part 1)

On the Sixty Jiazi (Part 1)

Overall Paraphrased Translation The Sixty Jiazi system originated during the era of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) and was established by his historian, Da Nao. By studying the Three Styles of the Celestial Book (esoteric arts imparted by the Mysterious Lady, Xuannü), he combined and derived the ten Heavenly Stems (天干) and twelve Earthly Branches (地支), forming sixty unique Stem-Branch combinations. The rule for calculating the Na Yin (纳音) Five Element attribution is: starting from a specific Heavenly Stem, count to the target Heavenly Stem; the resulting number (7, 3, 9, 1, 5) corresponds to Metal (West), Fire (South), Wood (East), Earth (Center), and Water (North) respectively. For example, for Jiazi (甲子) and Jiawu (甲午), counting from Jia (甲) to Geng (庚) totals seven positions, hence they belong to Metal 🌊. This system embodies the energy principles of the harmonious interaction between the Qi of Heaven and Earth and serves as the core foundation of traditional metaphysical studies.

🧩 Structured Components

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Case 1

Male chart

Pillars	Year	Month	Day	Hour
Ten Gods	比肩	比肩	Self (M)	比肩
Stem	甲	甲	甲	甲
Branch	子	子	子	子
Hidden Stems	癸印	癸印	癸印	癸印
Stage	沐浴	沐浴	沐浴	沐浴

Luck cycles

乙丑丙寅丁卯戊辰己巳庚午辛未壬申

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Case 2

Male chart

Pillars	Year	Month	Day	Hour
Ten Gods	比肩	比肩	Self (M)	比肩
Stem	乙	乙	乙	乙
Branch	丑	丑	丑	丑
Hidden Stems	己才癸枭辛杀	己才癸枭辛杀	己才癸枭辛杀	己才癸枭辛杀
Stage	衰	衰	衰	衰

Luck cycles

甲子癸亥壬戌辛酉庚申己未戊午丁巳

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Case 3

Male chart

Pillars	Year	Month	Day	Hour
Ten Gods	比肩	比肩	Self (M)	比肩
Stem	丙	丙	丙	丙
Branch	寅	寅	寅	寅
Hidden Stems	甲枭丙比戊食	甲枭丙比戊食	甲枭丙比戊食	甲枭丙比戊食
Stage	长生	长生	长生	长生

Luck cycles

丁卯戊辰己巳庚午辛未壬申癸酉甲戌

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Case 4

Male chart

Pillars	Year	Month	Day	Hour
Ten Gods	比肩	比肩	Self (M)	比肩
Stem	丁	丁	丁	丁
Branch	卯	卯	卯	卯
Hidden Stems	乙枭	乙枭	乙枭	乙枭
Stage	病	病	病	病

Luck cycles

丙寅乙丑甲子癸亥壬戌辛酉庚申己未

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Case 5

Male chart

Pillars	Year	Month	Day	Hour
Ten Gods	比肩	比肩	Self (M)	比肩
Stem	戊	戊	戊	戊
Branch	辰	辰	辰	辰
Hidden Stems	戊比乙官癸财	戊比乙官癸财	戊比乙官癸财	戊比乙官癸财
Stage	冠带	冠带	冠带	冠带

Luck cycles

己巳庚午辛未壬申癸酉甲戌乙亥丙子

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Case 6

Male chart

Pillars	Year	Month	Day	Hour
Ten Gods	比肩	比肩	Self (M)	比肩
Stem	己	己	己	己
Branch	巳	巳	巳	巳
Hidden Stems	丙印戊劫庚伤	丙印戊劫庚伤	丙印戊劫庚伤	丙印戊劫庚伤
Stage	帝旺	帝旺	帝旺	帝旺

Luck cycles

戊辰丁卯丙寅乙丑甲子癸亥壬戌辛酉

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Case 7

Male chart

Pillars	Year	Month	Day	Hour
Ten Gods	比肩	比肩	Self (M)	比肩
Stem	庚	庚	庚	庚
Branch	午	午	午	午
Hidden Stems	丁官己印	丁官己印	丁官己印	丁官己印
Stage	沐浴	沐浴	沐浴	沐浴

Luck cycles

辛未壬申癸酉甲戌乙亥丙子丁丑戊寅

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Case 8

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Pillars	Year	Month	Day	Hour
Ten Gods	比肩	比肩	Self (M)	比肩
Stem	辛	辛	辛	辛
Branch	未	未	未	未
Hidden Stems	己枭丁杀乙才	己枭丁杀乙才	己枭丁杀乙才	己枭丁杀乙才
Stage	衰	衰	衰	衰

Luck cycles

庚午己巳戊辰丁卯丙寅乙丑甲子癸亥

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Case 9

Male chart

Pillars	Year	Month	Day	Hour
Ten Gods	比肩	比肩	Self (M)	比肩
Stem	壬	壬	壬	壬
Branch	申	申	申	申
Hidden Stems	庚枭壬比戊杀	庚枭壬比戊杀	庚枭壬比戊杀	庚枭壬比戊杀
Stage	长生	长生	长生	长生

Luck cycles

癸酉甲戌乙亥丙子丁丑戊寅己卯庚辰

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Case 10

Male chart

Pillars	Year	Month	Day	Hour
Ten Gods	比肩	比肩	Self (M)	比肩
Stem	癸	癸	癸	癸
Branch	酉	酉	酉	酉
Hidden Stems	辛枭	辛枭	辛枭	辛枭
Stage	病	病	病	病

Luck cycles

壬申辛未庚午己巳戊辰丁卯丙寅乙丑

🧠 In-Depth Understanding

Core Concepts 💡

• Integration of Heavenly and Earthly Qi Numbers: The Stem-Branch combinations reflect the interaction between Heavenly Qi (Stems) and Earthly Qi (Branches).
• Dialectics of the Five Elements' Generation and Restraint: Each Na Yin Five Element has its own characteristics, preferences, and aversions; the relationships of generation and restraint must be viewed dialectically.
• Mapping of Spatiotemporal Energy: The Sixty Jiazi constitutes a complete cyclical system of temporal energy.

Modern Interpretation 🌟

• Classification of Energy Attributes: Translating traditional Five Element attributes into descriptions of energy traits easily understood by modern people.
• Analysis of Personality Traits: Different Na Yin correspond to different personality tendencies and ability characteristics.
• Environmental Adaptation Suggestions: Providing adjustment suggestions for modern living environments based on Na Yin characteristics.

Practical Value ⚡

• Reference for Personal Development: Understanding one's own Na Yin traits to leverage strengths and avoid weaknesses.
• Optimization of Interpersonal Relationships: Improving interpersonal interactions through the principles of Na Yin generation and restraint.
• Timing for Decision-Making: Choosing the timing for important actions by considering the flow of Stem-Branch energy.

Philosophical Reflections 🤔

• Wisdom of Dynamic Balance: The mutual generation and restraint of the Five Elements reflect a philosophy of dynamic balance in the cosmos.
• Unity of Change and Constancy: The cycle of the Sixty Jiazi embodies both change and regularity.
• Concept of Correspondence Between Heaven and Humanity: A profound connection exists between individual destiny and the operational laws of Heaven and Earth.

📚 Related Knowledge

Associated Concepts

• Ganzhi Calendar: The origin and application of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.
• Theory of the Five Elements: The relationships of generation and restraint among Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.
• Na Yin Calculation Method: The specific calculation method correlating numbers with the Five Elements.

Further Reading

• The correspondence between the hexagrams of the I Ching (Book of Changes) and the Ganzhi.
• In-depth discussions on Na Yin in San Ming Tong Hui (The Compendium of Three Destinies).
• Practical application cases in Yuan Hai Zi Ping (The Deep Ocean of Subtilties of Fate).

Modern Research

• Contemporary scholars' attempts at a scientific interpretation of Na Yin Five Elements.
• Explorations of the application of Na Yin theory in the field of psychology.
• Innovative practices in the modern inheritance of traditional culture.

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Detailed Explanation of the Sixty Jiazi Na Yin Characteristics

Jiazi · Yichou // Sea Gold (海中金) 🌊 Gold hidden deep within, requiring Earth for generation and Water for nourishment. Jiazi Gold is the 'Advancing Spirit' (进神), possessing spiritual wisdom; Yichou Gold is the 'Proper Seal' (正印), possessing great fortune and virtue. Modern interpretation: Possesses deep thinking ability, suitable for research and planning work.

Bingyin · Dingmao // Furnace Fire (炉中火) 🔥 Fiercely burning fire, requiring Water for balance but not in excess. Bingyin Fire consumes the 'Spirit Brightness Qi' (食灵明之气), governing literary talent; Dingmao is the 'Bathing Fire' (沐浴之火), requiring Wood for support. Modern application: Suitable for creative work, but requires attention to emotional management.

Wuchen · Jisi // Great Forest Wood (大林木) 🌳 Lush, growing wood, which Metal cannot overcome. Wuchen Wood has virtuous, clear, and robust qualities, with soaring ambitions; Jisi is 'Wind-Moved Wood' (风动之木), requiring Metal and Earth for harmony. Modern significance: Possesses a growth mindset and strong adaptability.

Gengwu · Xinwei // Roadside Earth (路旁土) ⛰ Newly formed earth, which Wood cannot overcome, dislikes excess Water. Belongs to virtuous earth (厚德之土) with abundant blessings and prosperity. Modern interpretation: Practical and steady, suitable for foundational or construction-related work.

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Renxu · Guihai // Sea Water (大海水) 🌊 Vast, boundless water, dislikes encountering other Water elements. Renxu Qi is latent (气伏), requiring Fire and Earth for adjustment and benefit; Guihai possesses the number of Pure Yin (纯阴之数), with vast and noble aspirations. Modern significance: Broad-minded, but needs to prevent scattered energy.

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Application Suggestions

• Understand the Na Yin of your birth year to grasp your innate energy traits.
• Consider the Na Yin of the current year to understand spatiotemporal energy trends.
• Factor in Na Yin generation and restraint relationships when making important decisions.
• Combine traditional wisdom with modern psychology for self-improvement.

Precautions

• Na Yin theory should be used as a reference, not an absolute standard.
• Apply it flexibly in combination with personal实际情况 (actual circumstances).
• Maintain an open mind and integrate insights from various wisdom systems.

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