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

🌳
Jia (甲)
Yang · Towering Tree
🌿
Yi (乙)
Yin · Grass and Vines
☀️
Bing (丙)
Yang · Sun's Fire
🕯️
Ding (丁)
Yin · Candlelight
⛰️
Wu (戊)
Yang · Mountains and Soil
🌾
Ji (己)
Yin · Fertile Farmland
⚔️
Geng (庚)
Yang · Sword and Steel
💎
Xin (辛)
Yin · Jewelry and Gold
🌊
Ren (壬)
Yang · Rivers and Seas
💧
Gui (癸)
Yin · Dew and Spring
Yang
Yin
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water
🌳
Jia (甲) (Jiǎ)
Upright and Strong · Towering Tree
Wood
Yang Nature

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.

VisionaryUprightStrong LeadershipStubborn
Five Elements Attribute
Wood
Yang
Yin Yang Attribute
Active, Extroverted, Strong

Heavenly Stems Correspondence Table

Heavenly StemPinyinFive ElementsYin Yang
🌳Jia (甲)WoodJiǎ
Wood
Yang
🌿Yi (乙)Wood
Wood
Yin
☀️Bing (丙)FireBǐng
Fire
Yang
🕯️Ding (丁)FireDīng
Fire
Yin
⛰️Wu (戊)Earth
Earth
Yang
🌾Ji (己)Earth
Earth
Yin
⚔️Geng (庚)MetalGēng
Metal
Yang
💎Xin (辛)MetalXīn
Metal
Yin
🌊Ren (壬)WaterRén
Water
Yang
💧Gui (癸)WaterGuǐ
Water
Yin

Heavenly Stems in BaZi Astrology

Understand the core role and practical significance of Heavenly Stems in traditional astrology

Four Pillars BaZi Structure

Year Pillar
Year Stem
Year Branch
Ancestors・Early Years
Month Pillar
Month Stem
Month Branch
Parents・Career
Day Pillar
Day Master
Day Branch
Self・Core Chart
Hour Pillar
Hour Stem
Hour Branch
Children・Later Years

Each pillar in BaZi contains one Heavenly Stem, with the Day Master being the core of the entire chart

Day

Day Master Core

The Day Master (Day Stem) represents the person, serving as the fundamental basis for BaZi analysis

Determines basic personality traits and life development direction
Ten

Ten Gods Relationship

Other Heavenly Stems form Ten Gods patterns with the Day Master, reflecting various aspects of life

Friends & RivalsOutput & TalentsWealth & MoneyAuthority & PressureResources & Support
Luck

Luck Periods & Years

Major luck periods change every ten years, yearly stems change annually, affecting fortune trends

Predicting fortune fluctuations through Heavenly Stem interactions
Pattern

Chart Pattern Analysis

Heavenly Stem combinations form different patterns, determining destiny level and development direction

Wealth/Officer Pattern・Output Pattern・Resource Pattern・Strong Body Pattern, etc.

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.

Discover Your Heavenly Stem Day Master

Through professional BaZi analysis, understand your Day Master Heavenly Stem and explore your unique personality traits and life code

Based on traditional astrology principles, providing professional personal analysis