BaZi Day Master Reference
Ten Day Masters
The ten day masters are the self-reference of BaZi. Compare each stem by element, yin-yang polarity and core meaning.
How to use this day master list
Start with your day master, then compare the other elements in the chart. The same chart can feel very different depending on whether the day master is supported, drained or pressured.
Wood day masters
- ElementWood甲
Jia Wood
Yin/Yang: Yang · Chinese name: 甲木The towering tree — ambitious, upright, and growing steadily toward the light no matter the conditions.
Learn more - ElementWood乙
Yi Wood
Yin/Yang: Yin · Chinese name: 乙木The flexible vine — adaptable, graceful, and finding a way to grow in any environment.
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Fire day masters
Earth day masters
- ElementEarth戊
Wu Earth
Yin/Yang: Yang · Chinese name: 戊土The great mountain — stable, reliable, and providing solid ground for everything built upon it.
Learn more - ElementEarth己
Ji Earth
Yin/Yang: Yin · Chinese name: 己土The fertile soil — nurturing, inclusive, and transforming whatever is planted into growth.
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Metal day masters
- ElementMetal庚
Geng Metal
Yin/Yang: Yang · Chinese name: 庚金The forged sword — decisive, righteous, and cutting through obstacles with unwavering resolve.
Learn more - ElementMetal辛
Xin Metal
Yin/Yang: Yin · Chinese name: 辛金The polished gem — refined, discerning, and revealing beauty through precise craftsmanship.
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Water day masters
Frequently Asked Questions
Are day masters the same as zodiac signs?
No. A day master is the heavenly stem of the day pillar. It is a chart reference point, not a yearly animal sign.
Which day master should I read first?
Read your own day master first, then study the elements that appear most strongly around it.
Do yin and yang matter?
Yes. Jia Wood and Yi Wood are both Wood, but Yang Wood behaves like a tree while Yin Wood behaves more like vines or flowers.