Day Masters
The ten Day Masters
In BaZi, the heavenly stem of the day you were born is your Day Master. There are ten, because each of the five elements comes in a Yang (outward) and a Yin (inward) form.
The Oak
Yang Wood · 甲 jiǎ
Steady growth, straight toward the light.
The Vine
Yin Wood · 乙 yǐ
Bending, reaching, finding a way through.
The Sun
Yang Fire · 丙 bǐng
Warmth that's meant to be shared.
The Candle
Yin Fire · 丁 dīng
Quiet light, deep focus.
The Mountain
Yang Earth · 戊 wù
A still mountain, a steady shelter.
The Garden
Yin Earth · 己 jǐ
Fertile ground where things can grow.
The Sword
Yang Metal · 庚 gēng
Strength forged into a clear edge.
The Jewel
Yin Metal · 辛 xīn
Fine detail and a quiet shine.
The Ocean
Yang Water · 壬 rén
Curious and always moving, with a lot going on underneath.
The Rain
Yin Water · 癸 guǐ
Gentle rain that quietly nourishes.