Ten Heavenly Stems Explained
Comprehensive introduction to the Ten Heavenly Stems (甲乙丙丁戊己庚辛壬癸) and their fundamental concepts. Discover each stem's Five Elements attributes, Yin-Yang properties, symbolic meanings, and personality characteristics, exploring the rich cultural heritage and ancient wisdom of Chinese traditional culture.
Ten Heavenly Stems Overview
Click on the Heavenly Stem cards below to learn detailed information about each stem
Personality Traits
Jia Wood symbolizes towering trees, representing upward vitality and upright character. People with Jia Wood usually have a strong sense of justice and leadership ability.
Heavenly Stems Correspondence Table
| Heavenly Stem | Pinyin | Five Elements | Yin Yang |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌳Jia (甲)Wood | Jiǎ | Wood | Yang |
| 🌿Yi (乙)Wood | Yǐ | Wood | Yin |
| ☀️Bing (丙)Fire | Bǐng | Fire | Yang |
| 🕯️Ding (丁)Fire | Dīng | Fire | Yin |
| ⛰️Wu (戊)Earth | Wù | Earth | Yang |
| 🌾Ji (己)Earth | Jǐ | Earth | Yin |
| ⚔️Geng (庚)Metal | Gēng | Metal | Yang |
| 💎Xin (辛)Metal | Xīn | Metal | Yin |
| 🌊Ren (壬)Water | Rén | Water | Yang |
| 💧Gui (癸)Water | Guǐ | Water | Yin |
Heavenly Stems in BaZi Astrology
Understand the core role and practical significance of Heavenly Stems in traditional astrology
Four Pillars BaZi Structure
Each pillar in BaZi contains one Heavenly Stem, with the Day Master being the core of the entire chart
Day Master Core
The Day Master (Day Stem) represents the person, serving as the fundamental basis for BaZi analysis
Ten Gods Relationship
Other Heavenly Stems form Ten Gods patterns with the Day Master, reflecting various aspects of life
Luck Periods & Years
Major luck periods change every ten years, yearly stems change annually, affecting fortune trends
Chart Pattern Analysis
Heavenly Stem combinations form different patterns, determining destiny level and development direction
Ancient Wisdom
Coming forth in Jia, bursting in Yi, bright in Bing, flourishing in Ding, abundant in Wu, orderly in Ji, changing in Geng, renewed in Xin, pregnant in Ren, measuring in Gui.
—— Records of the Grand Historian・Treatise on Pitch-pipes and the Calendar
This is a genuine record of the Ten Heavenly Stems from the Han Dynasty, detailing the natural transformation laws represented by Jia Yi Bing Ding Wu Ji Geng Xin Ren Gui, reflecting the ancients' profound understanding of heaven and earth's operations.