Understanding the Ten Gods

The Ten Gods are the core of BaZi. By mapping how your Day Master interacts with other Heavenly Stems, you can uncover your personality traits, life trends, and future direction.

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Direct Officer

AuthorityDirect

Governs authority, status, and responsibility. Represents legitimate power and social standing.

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Seven Killings

AuthorityIndirect

Also known as Seven Killings, it represents pressure, challenges, and competition. It symbolizes unconventional authority and a bold, action-driven mindset.

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Direct Resource

ResourceDirect

Represents knowledge, wisdom, and guidance from elders. It symbolizes traditional learning and spiritual fulfillment.

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Indirect Resource

ResourceIndirect

Also known as the Owl, it represents unconventional knowledge, intuition, and the mystical. It symbolizes unique talents and expertise in niche or obscure fields.

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Friend

CompanionDirect

Represents friends, peers, and collaboration. Built on equality and teamwork.

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Rob Wealth

CompanionIndirect

Represents competition and ambition. Built for bold moves and taking the lead.

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Eating God

ExpressionDirect

Represents creativity and self-expression. Built on a love for life and refined taste.

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Hurting Officer

ExpressionIndirect

Represents talent, rebellion, and innovation. Known for thinking outside the box and marching to their own beat.

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Direct Wealth

WealthDirect

Represents steady income and stable wealth, built through consistent hard work.

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Indirect Wealth

WealthIndirect

Represents windfalls and speculative income, built through unconventional money-making paths.

Yin & Yang Polarity

Direct

Indirect

Ten Gods Categories

Authority

Resource

Companion

Expression

Wealth

Calculating the Ten Gods

Calculation Formula

Each Ten God is determined by the Five Elements relationship between your Day Master and the other stems and branches in your chart.

Using the Day Master as the center, the Ten Gods are mapped based on Yin-Yang polarity and the generating or controlling cycles of the Five Elements.

Same Element

•Friend (Bi Jian): Same element and same polarity (e.g., Jia seeing Jia, Yi seeing Yi).

•Rob Wealth (Jie Cai): Same element but opposite polarity (e.g., Jia seeing Yi, Bing seeing Ding).

Generates Me (Resource)

•Direct Resource (Zheng Yin): Opposite polarity generates the Day Master (e.g., Jia Day Master seeing Gui Water, Yi seeing Ren Water).

•Indirect Resource (Pian Yin): Same polarity generates the Day Master (e.g., Jia Day Master seeing Ren Water, Yi seeing Gui Water).

I Generate (Output)

•Eating God (Shi Shen): Day Master generates with same polarity (e.g., Jia generating Bing Fire, Yi generating Ding Fire).

•Hurting Officer (Shang Guan): Day Master generates with opposite polarity (e.g., Jia generating Ding Fire, Yi generating Bing Fire).

Controls Me (Power)

•Direct Officer (Zheng Guan): Opposite polarity controls the Day Master (e.g., Xin Metal controlling Jia, Geng Metal controlling Yi).

•Seven Killings (Qi Sha): Same polarity controls the Day Master (e.g., Geng Metal controlling Jia, Xin Metal controlling Yi).

I Control (Wealth)

•Direct Wealth (Zheng Cai): Day Master controls with opposite polarity (e.g., Jia controlling Ji Earth, Yi controlling Wu Earth).

•Indirect Wealth (Pian Cai): Day Master controls with same polarity (e.g., Jia controlling Wu Earth, Yi controlling Ji Earth).

Ten Gods Relationship Map

Pick any Heavenly Stem as your Day Master to see how it interacts with the others.

Select a Day Master

Day Master: 甲

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How to Calculate It

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Same Element

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Generates Me (Resource)

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I Generate (Output)

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Controls Me (Power)

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I Control (Wealth)

Quick Summary

Step 1: Check the Element Relationship

Compare the Five Elements of your Day Master and the target stem to see if they’re the same, generating, or controlling.

Step 2: Check the Polarity

Compare their Yin-Yang polarity to see if they match or differ.

Step 3: Identify the Ten God

Combine the element and polarity to pinpoint the exact Ten God.

Ten Gods Reference Table

Ten God	Category	Characteristics	Meaning	Traits
👑Direct Officer	Authority	Direct	Governs authority, status, and responsibility. Represents legitimate power and social standing.	Highly responsible, reliable, and grounded.
⚔️Seven Killings	Authority	Indirect	Also known as Seven Killings, it represents pressure, challenges, and competition. It symbolizes unconventional authority and a bold, action-driven mindset.	Highly competitive and refuses to fall behind.
🛡️Direct Resource	Resource	Direct	Represents knowledge, wisdom, and guidance from elders. It symbolizes traditional learning and spiritual fulfillment.	Quick learner with an intense thirst for knowledge.
🌙Indirect Resource	Resource	Indirect	Also known as the Owl, it represents unconventional knowledge, intuition, and the mystical. It symbolizes unique talents and expertise in niche or obscure fields.	Thinks outside the box with a highly innovative mindset.
🤝Friend	Companion	Direct	Represents friends, peers, and collaboration. Built on equality and teamwork.	Highly collaborative and syncs effortlessly with a team.
💪Rob Wealth	Companion	Indirect	Represents competition and ambition. Built for bold moves and taking the lead.	Highly competitive with a strong drive to win.
🍽️Eating God	Expression	Direct	Represents creativity and self-expression. Built on a love for life and refined taste.	Highly articulate and communicates with ease and charm.
🎭Hurting Officer	Expression	Indirect	Represents talent, rebellion, and innovation. Known for thinking outside the box and marching to their own beat.	Highly talented and exceptionally innovative.
💰Direct Wealth	Wealth	Direct	Represents steady income and stable wealth, built through consistent hard work.	Highly skilled at managing finances and saving.
💎Indirect Wealth	Wealth	Indirect	Represents windfalls and speculative income, built through unconventional money-making paths.	Sharp investment instincts and excellent at spotting opportunities.

How the Ten Gods Work in BaZi

The Ten Gods take on different meanings depending on where they fall in your Four Pillars.

Ten Gods Across the Four Pillars

Year Pillar

Ancestral Ten Gods

Reflects ties to ancestors and elders

Month Pillar

Parental Ten Gods

Reflects family background and career path

Day Pillar

Day Master

Reflects your core self and romantic partner

Hour Pillar

Children Ten Gods

Reflects your relationship with children and later years

The Day Pillar’s Heavenly Stem is your Day Master. All Ten Gods are interpreted relative to it.

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The Official Star

Direct Officer governs legitimate authority, responsibility, and status. Seven Killings drives pressure, competition, and challenges.

A strong Official Star boosts your career, but too much can lead to burnout.

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The Seal Star

Direct Seal governs academics, reputation, and support from elders. Indirect Seal covers niche knowledge, spirituality, and metaphysics.

A strong Seal Star boosts learning and mentorship, but too much can breed dependency.

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The Wealth Star

Direct Wealth governs steady income, marriage, and reliable earnings. Indirect Wealth covers windfalls, investments, and networking.

Balance is key with the Wealth Star—too strong can actually lead to financial loss.

Wisdom of the Ten Gods

"The Ten Gods arise from five core relationships—what generates you, what you generate, what controls you, what you control, and what shares your nature—revealing the blueprint of your destiny."

—— San Ming Tong Hui

The Ten Gods are the core of BaZi astrology. By mapping the Five Elements relationships between your Day Master and the rest of your chart, you can uncover your personality, career path, and financial outlook. It’s practical wisdom passed down through generations.

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