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Chapter 2 of 18
Qian Li Ming Gao — Destiny Manuscripts
Overall Interpretation
Jia Wood is Yang Wood, symbolizing towering trees 🌳, and is associated with the East. Its energy state follows the Twelve Growth Stages: it begins to grow in Hai month, is cleansed like bathing in Zi month, becomes formal like wearing a crown in Chou month, reaches an official state in Yin month, and peaks (Emperor’s Prosperity) in Mao month—these are phases of strong energy. From Chen month, it starts to decline: sick in Si month, dead in Wu month, entombed in Wei month, extinct in Shen month, conceiving in You month, and nourishing in Xu month—these are phases of weak energy.
Jia Wood is most prosperous in spring 🔥, followed by winter; it declines in summer, is trapped in the 18 days before the transition of seasons (18 days before the start of spring, summer, autumn, and winter), and is weakest in autumn.
Generative and controlling relationships: Jia Wood generates Bing and Ding Fire (Si and Wu) and is generated by Ren and Gui Water (Hai and Zi); Jia Wood controls Wu and Ji Earth (Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei) and is controlled by Geng and Xin Metal (Shen and You).
Special relationships: Jia and He combine. When the day stem is Jia Wood and it encounters Ji Earth in Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei months, it transforms into Earth.
Case Analysis:
Gui Si: Gui Water generates Jia Wood, but Jia Wood is in a sick state in Si month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正印 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 癸 | 甲 | 甲 | 甲 |
| Branch | 巳 | 子 | 子 | 子 |
| Hidden Stems | 丙食戊才庚杀 | 癸印 | 癸印 | 癸印 |
| Stage | 病 | 沐浴 | 沐浴 | 沐浴 |
Jia Ji Wei: Jia Wood controls Ji Earth, and Jia Wood is entombed in Wei month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 正财 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 甲 | 己 | 甲 | 甲 |
| Branch | 子 | 未 | 子 | 子 |
| Hidden Stems | 癸印 | 己财丁伤乙劫 | 癸印 | 癸印 |
| Stage | 沐浴 | 墓 | 沐浴 | 沐浴 |
Jia Wu: Jia Wood is in a dead state in Wu month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 甲 | 甲 | 甲 | 甲 |
| Branch | 子 | 午 | 子 | 子 |
| Hidden Stems | 癸印 | 丁伤己财 | 癸印 | 癸印 |
| Stage | 沐浴 | 死 | 沐浴 | 沐浴 |
Jia Wu Chen: Jia Wood controls Wu Earth, and Jia Wood declines in Chen month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 偏财 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 甲 | 戊 | 甲 | 甲 |
| Branch | 子 | 辰 | 子 | 子 |
| Hidden Stems | 癸印 | 戊才乙劫癸印 | 癸印 | 癸印 |
| Stage | 沐浴 | 衰 | 沐浴 | 沐浴 |
Jia Wood represents growth, breakthrough, and leadership. Its energy waxes and wanes with the seasons, requiring Water for nourishment and avoiding excessive control by Metal.
In modern society, Jia Wood individuals are suited for careers requiring growth and development, such as management and education. Those born in spring have the greatest potential, while those born in autumn need to focus on adjustment and rest.
Understanding the characteristics of Jia Wood aids in career choices and life planning. When Jia Wood is strong, it is advisable to be proactive; when weak, it is better to maintain stability.
The cycle of growth and decline of Jia Wood reflects natural laws, reminding us to respect rhythms and act appropriately at the right time.
Overall Interpretation
Yi Wood is Yin Wood, like vines and flowers 🌿, and is associated with the East. Energy state: grows in Wu month, bathes in Si month, wears a crown in Chen month, becomes an official in Mao month, and peaks (Emperor’s Prosperity) in Yin month (prosperous); declines in Chou month, sick in Zi month, dead in Hai month, entombed in Xu month, extinct in You month, conceiving in Shen month, and nourishing in Wei month (weak).
Yi Wood is most prosperous in spring, followed by winter; it declines in summer, is trapped in the 18 days before the transition of seasons, and is dead in autumn.
Generative and controlling relationships: generates Bing and Ding Fire (Si and Wu), and is generated by Ren and Gui Water (Hai and Zi); controls Wu and Ji Earth (Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei), and is controlled by Geng and Xin Metal (Shen and You).
Special: Yi and Geng combine. When the day stem is Yi Wood and it encounters Geng Metal in Si, You, Chou, or Shen months, it transforms into Metal.
Case Analysis:
Gui You: Gui Water generates Yi Wood, but You Metal controls Yi Wood (extinct state).
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 偏印 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 癸 | 乙 | 乙 | 乙 |
| Branch | 酉 | 丑 | 丑 | 丑 |
| Hidden Stems | 辛杀 | 己才癸枭辛杀 | 己才癸枭辛杀 | 己才癸枭辛杀 |
| Stage | 绝 | 衰 | 衰 | 衰 |
Yi Geng Shen: Yi and Geng combine, and Shen Metal controls Yi Wood (conceiving state).
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 正官 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 乙 | 庚 | 乙 | 乙 |
| Branch | 丑 | 申 | 丑 | 丑 |
| Hidden Stems | 己才癸枭辛杀 | 庚官壬印戊财 | 己才癸枭辛杀 | 己才癸枭辛杀 |
| Stage | 衰 | 胎 | 衰 | 衰 |
Yi Si: Yi Wood is in a dead state in autumn, but Si Fire generates Yi Wood (bathing state).
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 乙 | 乙 | 乙 | 乙 |
| Branch | 丑 | 巳 | 丑 | 丑 |
| Hidden Stems | 己才癸枭辛杀 | 丙伤戊财庚官 | 己才癸枭辛杀 | 己才癸枭辛杀 |
| Stage | 衰 | 沐浴 | 衰 | 衰 |
Yi Geng Chen: Yi and Geng combine, and Yi Wood controls Earth (crown-wearing state).
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 正官 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 乙 | 庚 | 乙 | 乙 |
| Branch | 丑 | 辰 | 丑 | 丑 |
| Hidden Stems | 己才癸枭辛杀 | 戊财乙比癸枭 | 己才癸枭辛杀 | 己才癸枭辛杀 |
| Stage | 衰 | 冠带 | 衰 | 衰 |
Yi Wood is flexible and adaptable, requiring support and collaboration. Excessive control by Metal damages its vitality.
Yi Wood individuals are suited for flexible work such as art and consulting, and should collaborate with strong partners to realize their value.
Yi Wood day masters should seek partners and avoid making major decisions in autumn.
Overall Interpretation
Bing Fire is Yang Fire, like the sun 🔥, and is associated with the South. Energy state: grows in Yin month, bathes in Mao month, wears a crown in Chen month, becomes an official in Si month, and peaks (Emperor’s Prosperity) in Wu month (prosperous); declines in Wei month, sick in Shen month, dead in You month, entombed in Xu month, extinct in Hai month, conceiving in Zi month, and nourishing in Chou month (weak).
Bing Fire is most prosperous in summer, followed by spring; it declines in the 18 days before the transition of seasons, is trapped in autumn, and is dead in winter.
Generative and controlling relationships: generates Wu and Ji Earth (Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei), and is generated by Jia and Yi Wood (Yin and Mao); controls Geng and Xin Metal (Shen and You), and is controlled by Ren and Gui Water (Hai and Zi).
Special: Bing and Xin combine. When the day stem is Bing Fire and it encounters Xin Metal in Hai, Shen, Zi, or Chen months, it transforms into Water.
Case Analysis:
Ren Shen: Ren Water controls Bing Fire, and Bing Fire is in a sick state in Shen month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 七杀 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 壬 | 丙 | 丙 | 丙 |
| Branch | 申 | 寅 | 寅 | 寅 |
| Hidden Stems | 庚才壬杀戊食 | 甲枭丙比戊食 | 甲枭丙比戊食 | 甲枭丙比戊食 |
| Stage | 病 | 长生 | 长生 | 长生 |
Bing Xin Hai: Bing and Xin combine, and Hai Water controls Bing Fire (extinct state).
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 正财 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丙 | 辛 | 丙 | 丙 |
| Branch | 寅 | 亥 | 寅 | 寅 |
| Hidden Stems | 甲枭丙比戊食 | 壬杀甲枭 | 甲枭丙比戊食 | 甲枭丙比戊食 |
| Stage | 长生 | 绝 | 长生 | 长生 |
Bing Zi: Bing Fire is in a conceiving state in Zi month (dead in winter).
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丙 | 丙 | 丙 | 丙 |
| Branch | 寅 | 子 | 寅 | 寅 |
| Hidden Stems | 甲枭丙比戊食 | 癸官 | 甲枭丙比戊食 | 甲枭丙比戊食 |
| Stage | 长生 | 胎 | 长生 | 长生 |
Ren Chen: Ren Water controls Bing Fire, but Bing Fire is in a crown-wearing state in Chen month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 七杀 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 壬 | 丙 | 丙 | 丙 |
| Branch | 辰 | 寅 | 寅 | 寅 |
| Hidden Stems | 戊食乙印癸官 | 甲枭丙比戊食 | 甲枭丙比戊食 | 甲枭丙比戊食 |
| Stage | 冠带 | 长生 | 长生 | 长生 |
Bing Fire represents passion, brightness, and energy. It requires Wood for support and avoids excessive control by Water.
Bing Fire individuals are suited for leadership and creative work requiring passion. Those born in winter need to conserve energy.
Overall Interpretation
Ding Fire is Yin Fire, like a candle 🕯️, and is associated with the South. Energy state: grows in You month, bathes in Shen month, wears a crown in Wei month, becomes an official in Wu month, and peaks (Emperor’s Prosperity) in Si month (prosperous); declines in Chen month, sick in Mao month, dead in Yin month, entombed in Chou month, extinct in Zi month, conceiving in Hai month, and nourishing in Xu month (weak).
Ding Fire is most prosperous in summer, followed by spring; it declines in the 18 days before the transition of seasons, is trapped in autumn, and is dead in winter.
Generative and controlling relationships: generates Wu and Ji Earth (Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei), and is generated by Jia and Yi Wood (Yin and Mao); controls Geng and Xin Metal (Shen and You), and is controlled by Ren and Gui Water (Hai and Zi).
Special: Ding and Ren combine. When the day stem is Ding Fire and it encounters Ren Water in Hai, Mao, Wei, or Yin months, it transforms into Wood.
Case Analysis:
Ding Mao: Ding Fire is in a sick state in Mao month, but Mao Wood generates Ding Fire.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丁 | 丁 | 丁 | 丁 |
| Branch | 卯 | 未 | 未 | 未 |
| Hidden Stems | 乙枭 | 己食丁比乙枭 | 己食丁比乙枭 | 己食丁比乙枭 |
| Stage | 病 | 冠带 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Ding Ren Yin: Ding and Ren combine, and Yin Wood generates Ding Fire (dead state).
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 正官 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丁 | 壬 | 丁 | 丁 |
| Branch | 未 | 寅 | 未 | 未 |
| Hidden Stems | 己食丁比乙枭 | 甲印丙劫戊伤 | 己食丁比乙枭 | 己食丁比乙枭 |
| Stage | 冠带 | 死 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Ding Hai: Ding Fire is in a conceiving state in Hai month (resting in winter).
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丁 | 丁 | 丁 | 丁 |
| Branch | 未 | 亥 | 未 | 未 |
| Hidden Stems | 己食丁比乙枭 | 壬官甲印 | 己食丁比乙枭 | 己食丁比乙枭 |
| Stage | 冠带 | 胎 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Jia Chen: Jia Wood generates Ding Fire, and Ding Fire is in a declining state in Chen month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正印 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 甲 | 丁 | 丁 | 丁 |
| Branch | 辰 | 未 | 未 | 未 |
| Hidden Stems | 戊伤乙枭癸杀 | 己食丁比乙枭 | 己食丁比乙枭 | 己食丁比乙枭 |
| Stage | 衰 | 冠带 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Ding Fire requires continuous fuel, representing endurance and focus. Excessive Water extinguishes it, while abundant Wood strengthens it.
Ding Fire individuals are suited for research and technical work requiring focus and should maintain a stable energy source.
Overall Interpretation
Wu Earth is Yang Earth, like a high mountain ⛰️, and is associated with the Center. Energy state: grows in Yin month, bathes in Mao month, wears a crown in Chen month, becomes an official in Si month, and peaks (Emperor’s Prosperity) in Wu month (prosperous); declines in Wei month, sick in Shen month, dead in You month, entombed in Xu month, extinct in Hai month, conceiving in Zi month, and nourishing in Chou month (weak).
Wu Earth is most prosperous in the 18 days before the transition of seasons, followed by summer; it declines in autumn, is trapped in winter, and is dead in spring.
Generative and controlling relationships: generates Geng and Xin Metal (Shen and You), and is generated by Bing and Ding Fire (Si and Wu); controls Ren and Gui Water (Hai and Zi), and is controlled by Jia and Yi Wood (Yin and Mao).
Special: Wu and Gui combine. When the day stem is Wu Earth and it encounters Gui Water in Yin, Wu, Xu, or Si months, it transforms into Fire.
Case Analysis:
Bing Yin: Bing Fire generates Wu Earth, but Yin Wood controls Wu Earth (growth state).
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 偏印 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丙 | 戊 | 戊 | 戊 |
| Branch | 寅 | 辰 | 辰 | 辰 |
| Hidden Stems | 甲杀丙枭戊比 | 戊比乙官癸财 | 戊比乙官癸财 | 戊比乙官癸财 |
| Stage | 长生 | 冠带 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Wu Gui Si: Wu and Gui combine, and Si Fire generates Wu Earth (official state).
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 正财 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 戊 | 癸 | 戊 | 戊 |
| Branch | 辰 | 巳 | 辰 | 辰 |
| Hidden Stems | 戊比乙官癸财 | 丙枭戊比庚食 | 戊比乙官癸财 | 戊比乙官癸财 |
| Stage | 冠带 | 建 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Wu Wu: Wu Earth is in Emperor’s Prosperity in Wu month (prosperous in summer).
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 戊 | 戊 | 戊 | 戊 |
| Branch | 辰 | 午 | 辰 | 辰 |
| Hidden Stems | 戊比乙官癸财 | 丁印己劫 | 戊比乙官癸财 | 戊比乙官癸财 |
| Stage | 冠带 | 帝旺 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Bing Chen: Bing Fire generates Wu Earth, and Wu Earth is in a crown-wearing state in Chen month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 偏印 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丙 | 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 |
Wu Earth represents stability, support, and trust. It requires Fire for support and avoids excessive control by Wood.
Wu Earth individuals are suited for stable work such as management and engineering. Those born in spring need to beware of risks related to change.
Overall Interpretation
Ji Earth is Yin Earth, like farmland 🌱, and is associated with the Center. Energy state: grows in You month, bathes in Shen month, wears a crown in Wei month, becomes an official in Wu month, and peaks (Emperor’s Prosperity) in Si month (prosperous); declines in Chen month, sick in Mao month, dead in Yin month, entombed in Chou month, extinct in Zi month, conceiving in Hai month, and nourishing in Xu month (weak).
Ji Earth is most prosperous in the 18 days before the transition of seasons, followed by summer; it declines in autumn, is trapped in winter, and is dead in spring.
Generative and controlling relationships: generates Geng and Xin Metal (Shen and You), and is generated by Bing and Ding Fire (Si and Wu); controls Ren and Gui Water (Hai and Zi), and is controlled by Jia and Yi Wood (Yin and Mao).
Special: Jia and Ji combine. When the day stem is Ji Earth and it encounters Jia Wood in Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei months, it transforms into Earth.
Case Analysis:
Ding Wu: Ding Fire generates Ji Earth, and Ji Earth is in an official state in Wu month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 偏印 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丁 | 己 | 己 | 己 |
| Branch | 午 | 未 | 未 | 未 |
| Hidden Stems | 丁枭己比 | 己比丁枭乙杀 | 己比丁枭乙杀 | 己比丁枭乙杀 |
| Stage | 建 | 冠带 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Xin Wei: Xin Metal is generated by Ji Earth, and Ji Earth is in a crown-wearing state in Wei month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 食神 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 辛 | 己 | 己 | 己 |
| Branch | 未 | 未 | 未 | 未 |
| Hidden Stems | 己比丁枭乙杀 | 己比丁枭乙杀 | 己比丁枭乙杀 | 己比丁枭乙杀 |
| Stage | 冠带 | 冠带 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Ji Si: Ji Earth is in Emperor’s Prosperity in Si month (prosperous before the start of autumn).
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 己 | 己 | 己 | 己 |
| Branch | 未 | 巳 | 未 | 未 |
| Hidden Stems | 己比丁枭乙杀 | 丙印戊劫庚伤 | 己比丁枭乙杀 | 己比丁枭乙杀 |
| Stage | 冠带 | 帝旺 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Wu Chen: Wu Earth is similar to Ji Earth, and Ji Earth is in a declining state in Chen month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 劫财 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 戊 | 己 | 己 | 己 |
| Branch | 辰 | 未 | 未 | 未 |
| Hidden Stems | 戊劫乙杀癸才 | 己比丁枭乙杀 | 己比丁枭乙杀 | 己比丁枭乙杀 |
| Stage | 衰 | 冠带 | 冠带 | 冠带 |
Ji Earth represents nourishment,包容, and transformation. It requires Fire for warmth and avoids excessive control by Wood.
Ji Earth individuals are suited for nurturing work such as agriculture and services, focusing on practicality and details.
Overall Interpretation
Geng Metal is Yang Metal, like a sword ⚔️, and is associated with the West. Energy state: grows in Si month, bathes in Wu month, wears a crown in Wei month, becomes an official in Shen month, and peaks (Emperor’s Prosperity) in You month (prosperous); declines in Xu month, sick in Hai month, dead in Zi month, entombed in Chou month, extinct in Yin month, conceiving in Mao month, and nourishing in Chen month (weak).
Geng Metal is most prosperous in autumn, followed by the 18 days before the transition of seasons; it declines in winter, is trapped in spring, and is dead in summer.
Generative and controlling relationships: generates Ren and Gui Water (Hai and Zi), and is generated by Wu and Ji Earth (Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei); controls Jia and Yi Wood (Yin and Mao), and is controlled by Bing and Ding Fire (Si and Wu).
Special: Yi and Geng combine. When the day stem is Geng Metal and it encounters Yi Wood in Si, You, Chou, or Shen months, it transforms into Metal.
Case Analysis:
Yi Si: Yi Wood is controlled by Geng Metal, but Si Fire controls Geng Metal (growth state).
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正财 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 乙 | 庚 | 庚 | 庚 |
| Branch | 巳 | 申 | 申 | 申 |
| Hidden Stems | 丙杀戊枭庚比 | 庚比壬食戊枭 | 庚比壬食戊枭 | 庚比壬食戊枭 |
| Stage | 长生 | 建 | 建 | 建 |
Yi You: Yi and Geng combine, and Geng Metal is in Emperor’s Prosperity in You month.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正财 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 乙 | 庚 | 庚 | 庚 |
| Branch | 酉 | 申 | 申 | 申 |
| Hidden Stems | 辛劫 | 庚比壬食戊枭 | 庚比壬食戊枭 | 庚比壬食戊枭 |
| Stage | 帝旺 | 建 | 建 | 建 |
Geng Shen: Geng Metal is in an official state in Shen month (prosperous in autumn).
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 庚 | 庚 | 庚 | 庚 |
| Branch | 申 | 申 | 申 | 申 |
| Hidden Stems | 庚比壬食戊枭 | 庚比壬食戊枭 | 庚比壬食戊枭 | 庚比壬食戊枭 |
| Stage | 建 | 建 | 建 | 建 |
Geng Chen: Geng Metal is in a nourishing state in Chen month, and Earth generates Metal.
Embedded chart
| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 庚 | 庚 | 庚 | 庚 |
| Branch | 辰 | 申 | 申 | 申 |
| Hidden Stems | 戊枭乙财癸伤 | 庚比壬食戊枭 | 庚比壬食戊枭 | 庚比壬食戊枭 |
| Stage | 养 | 建 | 建 | 建 |
Geng Metal represents sharpness, decisiveness, and change. It requires Earth for support and avoids excessive control by Fire.
Geng Metal individuals are suited for decisive work such as law and military. Those born in summer need to beware of impulsiveness.
Overall Interpretation
Xin Metal is Yin Metal, like jewelry 💎, and is associated with the West. Energy state: grows in Zi month, bathes in Hai month, wears a crown in Xu month, becomes an official in You month, and peaks (Emperor’s Prosperity) in Shen month (prosperous); declines in Wei month, sick in Wu month, dead in Si month, entombed in Chen month, extinct in Mao month, conceiving in Yin month, and nourishing in Chou month (weak).
Xin Metal is most prosperous in autumn, followed by the 18 days before the transition of seasons; it declines in winter, is trapped in spring, and is dead in summer.
Generative and controlling relationships: generates Ren and Gui Water (Hai and Zi), and is generated by Wu and Ji Earth (Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei); controls Jia and Yi Wood (Yin and Mao), and is controlled by Bing and Ding Fire (Si and Wu).
Special: Bing and Xin combine. When the day stem is Xin Metal and it encounters Bing Fire in Shen, Zi, Chen, or Hai months, it transforms into Water.
Case Analysis:
Jia Shen: Xin Metal controls Jia Wood, and Xin Metal is in Emperor’s Prosperity in Shen month.
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正财 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 甲 | 辛 | 辛 | 辛 |
| Branch | 申 | 酉 | 酉 | 酉 |
| Hidden Stems | 庚劫壬伤戊印 | 辛比 | 辛比 | 辛比 |
| Stage | 帝旺 | 建 | 建 | 建 |
Bing Zi: Bing and Xin combine, and Zi Water is the growth state of Xin Metal.
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正官 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丙 | 辛 | 辛 | 辛 |
| Branch | 子 | 酉 | 酉 | 酉 |
| Hidden Stems | 癸食 | 辛比 | 辛比 | 辛比 |
| Stage | 长生 | 建 | 建 | 建 |
Xin Hai: Xin Metal is in a bathing state in Hai month (resting in winter).
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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 | 亥 | 酉 | 酉 | 酉 |
| Hidden Stems | 壬伤甲财 | 辛比 | 辛比 | 辛比 |
| Stage | 沐浴 | 建 | 建 | 建 |
Ren Chen: Ren Water is generated by Xin Metal, and Xin Metal is in an entombed state in Chen month.
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 伤官 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 壬 | 辛 | 辛 | 辛 |
| Branch | 辰 | 酉 | 酉 | 酉 |
| Hidden Stems | 戊印乙才癸食 | 辛比 | 辛比 | 辛比 |
| Stage | 墓 | 建 | 建 | 建 |
Xin Metal represents refinement, nobility, and sensitivity. It requires Earth for support and avoids excessive control by Fire.
Xin Metal individuals are suited for refined work such as art and finance, focusing on quality and details.
Overall Interpretation
Ren Water is Yang Water, like rivers 🌊, and is associated with the North. Energy state: grows in Shen month, bathes in You month, wears a crown in Xu month, becomes an official in Hai month, and peaks (Emperor’s Prosperity) in Zi month (prosperous); declines in Chou month, sick in Yin month, dead in Mao month, entombed in Chen month, extinct in Si month, conceiving in Wu month, and nourishing in Wei month (weak).
Ren Water is most prosperous in winter, followed by autumn; it declines in spring, is trapped in summer, and is dead in the 18 days before the transition of seasons.
Generative and controlling relationships: generates Jia and Yi Wood (Yin and Mao), and is generated by Geng and Xin Metal (Shen and You); controls Bing and Ding Fire (Si and Wu), and is controlled by Wu and Ji Earth (Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei).
Special: Ding and Ren combine. When the day stem is Ren Water and it encounters Ding Fire in Hai, Mao, Wei, or Yin months, it transforms into Wood.
Case Analysis:
Jia Yin: Ren Water generates Jia Wood, but Ren Water is in a sick state in Yin month.
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 食神 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 甲 | 壬 | 壬 | 壬 |
| Branch | 寅 | 子 | 子 | 子 |
| Hidden Stems | 甲食丙才戊杀 | 癸劫 | 癸劫 | 癸劫 |
| Stage | 病 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 |
Ding Mao: Ding and Ren combine, and Ren Water is in a dead state in Mao month.
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正财 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丁 | 壬 | 壬 | 壬 |
| Branch | 卯 | 子 | 子 | 子 |
| Hidden Stems | 乙伤 | 癸劫 | 癸劫 | 癸劫 |
| Stage | 死 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 |
Ren Wu: Ren Water is in a conceiving state in Wu month (resting in spring).
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 壬 | 壬 | 壬 | 壬 |
| Branch | 子 | 午 | 子 | 子 |
| Hidden Stems | 癸劫 | 丁财己官 | 癸劫 | 癸劫 |
| Stage | 帝旺 | 胎 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 |
Jia Chen: Ren Water generates Jia Wood, but Chen Earth controls Ren Water (entombed state).
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 食神 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 甲 | 壬 | 壬 | 壬 |
| Branch | 辰 | 子 | 子 | 子 |
| Hidden Stems | 戊杀乙伤癸劫 | 癸劫 | 癸劫 | 癸劫 |
| Stage | 墓 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 |
Ren Water represents flow, wisdom, and adaptability. It requires Metal for support and avoids excessive control by Earth.
Ren Water individuals are suited for流动 work such as trade and transportation. Those born in spring need to pay attention to stability issues.
Overall Interpretation
Gui Water is Yin Water, like dew 💧, and is associated with the North. Energy state: grows in Mao month, bathes in Yin month, wears a crown in Chou month, becomes an official in Zi month, and peaks (Emperor’s Prosperity) in Hai month (prosperous); declines in Xu month, sick in You month, dead in Shen month, entombed in Wei month, extinct in Wu month, conceiving in Si month, and nourishing in Chen month (weak).
Gui Water is most prosperous in winter, followed by autumn; it declines in spring, is trapped in summer, and is dead in the 18 days before the transition of seasons.
Generative and controlling relationships: generates Jia and Yi Wood (Yin and Mao), and is generated by Geng and Xin Metal (Shen and You); controls Bing and Ding Fire (Si and Wu), and is controlled by Wu and Ji Earth (Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei).
Special: Wu and Gui combine. When the day stem is Gui Water and it encounters Wu Earth in Yin, Wu, Xu, or Si months, it transforms into Fire.
Case Analysis:
Gui Si: Gui Water is in a conceiving state in Si month, but Si Fire consumes Gui Water.
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 癸 | 癸 | 癸 | 癸 |
| Branch | 巳 | 亥 | 亥 | 亥 |
| Hidden Stems | 丙财戊官庚印 | 壬劫甲伤 | 壬劫甲伤 | 壬劫甲伤 |
| Stage | 胎 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 |
Wu Wu: Wu and Gui combine, and Gui Water is in an extinct state in Wu month.
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正官 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 戊 | 癸 | 癸 | 癸 |
| Branch | 午 | 亥 | 亥 | 亥 |
| Hidden Stems | 丁才己杀 | 壬劫甲伤 | 壬劫甲伤 | 壬劫甲伤 |
| Stage | 绝 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 |
Gui Si: Gui Water is in a conceiving state in Si month (trapped in summer).
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 比肩 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 癸 | 癸 | 癸 | 癸 |
| Branch | 巳 | 亥 | 亥 | 亥 |
| Hidden Stems | 丙财戊官庚印 | 壬劫甲伤 | 壬劫甲伤 | 壬劫甲伤 |
| Stage | 胎 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 |
Bing Chen: Gui Water controls Bing Fire, but Chen Earth controls Gui Water (nourishing state).
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正财 | 比肩 | Self (M) | 比肩 |
| Stem | 丙 | 癸 | 癸 | 癸 |
| Branch | 辰 | 亥 | 亥 | 亥 |
| Hidden Stems | 戊官乙食癸比 | 壬劫甲伤 | 壬劫甲伤 | 壬劫甲伤 |
| Stage | 养 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 | 帝旺 |
Gui Water represents moisture, wisdom, and渗透. It requires Metal for support and avoids excessive control by Earth.
Gui Water individuals are suited for wisdom-based work such as research and consulting, focusing on depth and connotation.
The theory of the Ten Heavenly Stems reflects ancient China’s profound observation of natural laws, unifying time, space, and energy states into one system. Modern individuals can interpret it as a philosophy of energy management, helping us understand our traits, seize opportunities, and act appropriately at the right time.
Each Heavenly Stem has its unique energy characteristics and operational laws. Understanding these laws helps us better understand ourselves, plan our lives, and make wiser decisions in career choices, interpersonal relationships, health management, and other aspects.