The Ten Gods of BaZi: Decoding Your Life's Hidden Archetypes

Key Takeaways: The Ten Gods (Shi Shen)

- Definition: The Ten Gods represent the relationship between your 'Day Master' and the other elements in your chart. - Purpose: They reveal specific life areas like wealth, authority, parents, and friends. - Structure: Divided into 5 categories, each with a Yang and Yin version.

## Introduction to the Ten Gods

In professional BaZi analysis, we move beyond just looking at the five elements. We look at the Ten Gods (十神, Shí Shén). These are not actual religious deities, but symbolic archetypes that describe how the universe interacts with you.

## The Five Categories of Life Energy

Every element in your chart relative to your Day Master falls into one of these categories:

1. The Output (Intelligence and Creativity)

- Eating God (食神): Refined creativity, enjoyment of life, and calm expression. - Hurting Officer (伤官): Bold innovation, sharp wit, and rebellious talent.

2. The Wealth (Control and Achievement)

- Direct Wealth (正财): Earned income, stability, and diligent management. - Indirect Wealth (偏财): Windfalls, entrepreneurship, and big-picture thinking.

3. The Influence (Authority and Discipline)

- Direct Officer (正官): Uprightness, legal career, and self-discipline. - Seven Killings (七杀): Power, survival instincts, and aggressive leadership.

4. The Resource (Support and Knowledge)

- Direct Resource (正印): Traditional knowledge, motherly support, and comfort. - Indirect Resource (偏印): Unconventional wisdom, intuition, and solitary learning.

5. The Companions (Social and Self)

- Friend (比肩): Self-confidence, peers, and healthy competition. - Rob Wealth (劫财): Charisma, social influence, and taking risks.

## Why You Should Know Your 'Gods'

Searching for your bazi ten gods profile helps you understand why you react to life in certain ways. For example, a person with a strong 'Hurting Officer' often excels in the arts but may struggle with corporate hierarchy.

## Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the Ten Gods in my chart?

The Ten Gods are calculated based on the elemental relationship between your birth day's Heavenly Stem and the other Stems/Branches in your 8-character chart.

What is the luckiest Ten God?

There is no single 'lucky' god. A balanced chart where the gods support each other is considered the most fortunate.

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