Four Pillar of Destiny, Bazi Analysis, Chart Meaning Interpretation (2024)

The Four Pillars of Destiny is known as 'eight characters of birth time', namely Sheng Chen Ba Zi, shortly as Bazi in Pinyin. As an important component of Chinese fortune telling, the 'four pillars' refers to the year, month, day and hour pillars of a birthday in Chinese solar calendar and each pillar has two characters, eight characters (Ba Zi) in total. Two characters in each pair are made up of one character from the Heavenly Stems and one from the Earthly Branches.

The theory of the Chinese Four Pillars of Destiny is based on Yin Yang and Wu Xing, and the pillars are represented on the basis of the .

Year Pillar

– Ten Heavenly Stems and Twelve Earthly branches combines and create a sexagenary cycle (See this chart to find the year pillar. If your birth year is not in the 60-year circle, it can be calculated by extrapolation from the figures.) Here is a quick way to convert a year in western calendar into the one represented by stem and branch.

Year's Heavenly Stem – Last number of a year will indicate the year's stem

JiaYiBingDingWuJiGengXinRenGui
4567890123

Year's Earthly Branch – the reminder (1-11) of the year divided by 12 will indicate the year's branch

ZiChouYinMaoChenSiWuWeiShenYouXuHai
45678910110123

Take the year 1985 for example. Last number 5 refers to Yi. 1985 divided by 12 equals an integer 165 with a reminder of 5. Number 5 refers to Chou. So 1985 is Yi Chou year.

Month Pillar

– Month pillar has fixed early branches, lunar January to October represented by Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi and Chou. The heavenly stem is changing according to the year pillar. In fact, the division of two month branches is usually up to the 24 solar terms. From the Beginning of Spring which regarded as the real start of a year, the branch shifts every two solar terms. The representation by lunar months is only an only an approximation.

Earthly Branches and 12 Months

BranchZiChouYinMaoChenSi
LunarNov.Dec.Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.
SolarDaxue-
Xiaohan
Xiaohan-
Lichun
Lichun-
Jingzhe
Jingzhe-
Qingming

Qingming-

Lixia

Lixia-
Mangzhong
BranchWuWeiShenYouXuHai
LunarMayJun.Jul.Aug.Sep.Oct.
SolarMangzhou-
Xiaoshu
Xiaoshu-
Liqiu
Liqiu-
Bailu
Bailu-
Hanlu
Hanlu-
Lidong
Lidong-
Daxue

Day Pillar

– The recondition to know a day's stem and branch, one should remember the stem and branch of the first day of that year in Chinese lunar calendar. Then, Chinese calendar has bigger and lesser month, respectively having 30 or 29 days. One stem-branch cycle needs 60 days. If the stem and branch of the first day of that lunar month has been known, there is a way to extrapolate any day within the month, by the different extrapolation rules applied to bigger and lesser months.

Hour Pillar

– Similarly, the heavenly branches of the hour pillar is fixed. Jia hour refers to 23:00-01:00, and so forth. The heavenly stem of each day is up to the stem and branch of the day pillar.

Earthly Branches of 24 Hours (12 Shi Chen)

ZiChouYinMaoChenSi
23:00-00:5901:00-02:5903:00-04:5905:00-06:5907:00-08:5909:00-10:59
WuWeiShenYouXuHai
11:00-12:5913:00-14:5915:00-16:5917:00-18:5919:00-20:5921:00-22:59


Four Pillar of Destiny, Bazi Analysis, Chart Meaning Interpretation (1)Here is the Bazi chart interpretationfor an individual born at 18:00, on April 12, 1985 (lunar February 23, 1985)in western calendar for example. Generally, a yellow calendar book is necessary to help find the accurate pillars. Now, it is very easy to find an online Ba Zi calculator.

PillarsHourDayMonthYear
Heavenly StemsDingDingGengYi
Wu Xing/Yin YangYin FireYin FireYang MetalYin Wood
Earthly BranchesYouChouChenChou
Wu Xing/Yin YangYin MetalYin EarthYang EarthYin Earth

It has only eight characters, but the relation of the eight characters is very complicated. According to the Bazi analysistheory, year pillar represents ancestors and parents; month pillar represents brothers and sisters; day stem represents oneself; day branch represent spouse; hour pillar represents offspring. In addition, the heavenly stems have their own characteristics which are related to the Five Elements(Wu Xing). The missing elementin a baby's Bazi will be usually added into its name as an action of compensation. Among the ten heavenly stems, there are compatible and opposite relations. While among the earthly branches, the relations are more complex, combination, clash, restriction, harm, etc. Abundant relationships may have accurate explanation on the luck of one self or relatives.

The ancient people believed that birth time is a kind of Qi (aura, something of spirit). People born in the Wei hour have an aura field of Wei. If the birth time is in Wei hour but closing to Shen, the aura field has changed gradually to that of the Shen hour. The Four Pillars of Destiny was created based on vague time, as the time division in ancient time could not be accurate as it is in modern times. So, are there any errors if calculating the Ba Zi because of the time difference? An individual is unique replying on the combination of time, space and spirit. While the Four Pillars mainly talks about time, occasionally space but non spirit. It is an outcome of Chinese metaphysics which is special, interesting but the accurate is debatable.

- Last updated on Feb. 18, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Four Pillars of Destiny (Bazi)

Asked by Natasha Frykman from SWEDEN | Mar. 10, 2024 08:49Four Pillar of Destiny, Bazi Analysis, Chart Meaning Interpretation (2)Reply

I forgot what is the energy of each of the numbers

I have Chinese compas and have forgot the energy of the number 2
1and 6 are water
4 and 9 are metal
3 and 8 are wood
3 and 7 are fire
Is that correct

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Answered by Rita | Mar. 11, 2024 23:42

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1 and 6 are water; 2 and 7 are fire; 3 and 8 are wood; 4 and 9 are metal; 5,10 and 0 are earth.

Asked by Anne from PHILIPPINES | Mar. 05, 2024 06:02Four Pillar of Destiny, Bazi Analysis, Chart Meaning Interpretation (6)Reply

Hi ! I would like to ask your help for a general interpretation of my dob July 17 1969 7:05 !?

My dob is July 17, 1969 7:05 am. Is this a good year for me for health finance health family & my children

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Answered by Linda | Mar. 06, 2024 18:26

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This year is complicated for you with a mixed fortune. It is really favorable in your career and wealth. And you may meet many good chances. However, it may not be so luck year in the love relationship and you may need spend more time with family.

Asked by Meg from MALAYSIA | Feb. 25, 2024 00:07Four Pillar of Destiny, Bazi Analysis, Chart Meaning Interpretation (10)Reply

What does 2024 look like for me in summary?

My date and time of birth is :

10th July 1992: 9:02 AM

Trying to understand the Chinese natal chart reading but different sources and given me different meaning of its explanation :D

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Answered by Jessica | Feb. 26, 2024 21:57

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It is true so don't rely on too much about this kind of thing. Just work hard to keep positive and life won't disappoint you. Generally speaking, you will have a good luck this year!

Asked by dj.chanreeves from UNITED KINGDOM | Feb. 21, 2024 05:22Four Pillar of Destiny, Bazi Analysis, Chart Meaning Interpretation (14)Reply

How do I read my 4 pillars?

How do I get a reading for my four pillars and what does it mean? my dob is 8.45am 12/01/1993

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Answered by Harry | Feb. 21, 2024 22:27

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You were born in the Renshen Year, Guichou Month, Guisi Day and Bingchen Hour. As for its meaning, you should consult some experts to analyze it.

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Four Pillar of Destiny, Bazi Analysis, Chart Meaning Interpretation (2024)

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How to interpret 4 Pillars of Destiny? ›

It has only eight characters, but the relation of the eight characters is very complicated. According to the Bazi analysis theory, year pillar represents ancestors and parents; month pillar represents brothers and sisters; day stem represents oneself; day branch represent spouse; hour pillar represents offspring.

What do four pillars represent? ›

This date and time of birth is represented by what's known as a “Four Pillars Chart“. The Four Pillars are the Year, the Month, the Day and the hour of your Birth and each one represents one's lessons, gifts, talents, and challenges. This chart outlines events and life-path that are in store for you in the future.

What are the four pillars prediction? ›

The Four Pillars of Destiny, as known as "Ba-Zi", which means "eight characters" or "eight words" in Chinese, is a Chinese astrological concept that a person's destiny or fate can be divined by the two sexagenary cycle characters assigned to their birth year, month, day, and hour.

What is the Chinese Bazi interpretation? ›

A Bazi chart uses an individual's birth year, month, date and hour of birth to interpret the destiny, personality, potential relationships, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. This ancient art form reveals the influences in their life, providing profound insights into their character and potential life trajectory.

What are the 4 pillars of meaning? ›

In her book, Smith divides the quest for meaning into four pillars: belonging, purpose, storytelling, and transcendence.

What is the concept of four pillar? ›

Lohia explained that the Four –Pillar State was obviously not a mere executive arrangement, but all the four limbs of the State would have Sovereign Powers with their jurisdiction of Legislation and Execution, even the village and the district would have power of making legislations, they would also execute the laws ...

What does 4 pillars do? ›

4 Pillars is a Canadian owned company that specializes in independent debt restructuring. Since its beginning in 2002, 4 Pillars Consulting Group has helped 10's of thousands of people across Canada to restructure over 1 billion dollars in debt.

What are the 4 pillars of success and describe them? ›

The guide launches with a heartfelt message, conveying the author's desire to empower the reader to achieve her or his dreams through the four pillars: passion, programming, patience, and perseverance. There is no quick and easy path, but if one lives by these principles, success is possible.

How do you know if your Bazi is strong? ›

A strong Bazi chart is characterized by having a balanced distribution of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) and a good mix of yin and yang elements. This type of chart typically indicates that the individual has a good life foundation and can easily handle challenges.

How accurate is Bazi? ›

The Truth – Bazi Reading is NOT 100% perfect

However, I can safely says that it is 95% accurate, some of my students tells me is 99%. We can get the best part of the bazi analysis and used them to our advantages and make our life much better.

What is the luck pillar in Bazi? ›

The Luck Pillar (大运, Ta Yun) of a person's Ba Zi chart gives an indication of a person's luck in periods of 10 years each.

What do you understand by the four pillars of peace? ›

Truth, justice, love and freedom. Pope John XXIII's encyclical Pacem in Terris described these as the four pillars of peace. The same subject is revisited by Pope John Paul II in his Message for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2003.

What is the meaning of the four pillars of Christianity? ›

In their book, titled The Four Pillars of Christianity: Essential Knowledge for Every Christian (2019), Smith and McKee referred to the following four pillars: The existence of the God of the Bible, Jesus is the divine Son of God, Jesus resurrected from the grave and the Christian perspective on suffering and evil is ...

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