Core Concepts of Fate Studies
32 concept cards covering stems, branches, elements, ten gods, patterns, shen sha and luck cycles.
Foundations
10Hidden Stems (Cang Gan)
Each Earthly Branch conceals Heavenly Stems (Tian Gan) within — the hidden energy is the true power.
Six Combinations (Liu He)
Earthly Branches (Di Zhi) pair into six intimate combinations.
Three Harmonies (San He)
Three branches combine to form a frame far more powerful than pairs.
Earthly Branches (Di Zhi)
The 12 ancient symbols used in traditional Chinese systems to mark months, hours, and zodiac years.
Generation and Restraint (Sheng Ke)
The Five Elements (Wu Xing) are not isolated — they either help each other or hold each other in check.
Twelve Life Stages (Shi Er Chang Sheng)
Five elements cycle through twelve life states from birth to death to rebirth.
Five Combinations
Heavenly Stems (Tian Gan) pair up to form five combinations that transform into new elements.
Heavenly Stems (Tian Gan)
The 10 ancient symbols used in traditional Chinese systems to mark days, months, and years.
Five Elements (Wu Xing)
The ancients classified all phenomena into 5 basic energies: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.
Yin-Yang (Yin Yang)
Yin-Yang (Yin Yang) are the two opposing yet complementary forces underlying all of Chinese metaphysics.
Patterns
6Following Patterns (Cong Ge)
When the Day Master (Ri Zhu) is extremely weak and rootless, it yields to the strongest element.
Pattern (Ge Ju) Overview
A pattern is the dominant force configuration in a chart, determining its overall quality.
Seven Killings (Qi Sha) Pattern (Ge Ju)
Seven Killings (Qi Sha) in the Month Branch — with control, great nobility; without, disaster.
Climatic Balance (Tiao Hou)
Climatic Balance (Tiao Hou) is about adjusting the cold, hot, dry, or damp qualities of your birth month.
Useful God (Yong Shen)
The Useful God (Yong Shen) is the single most helpful element in your BaZi chart.
Direct Officer (Zheng Guan) Pattern (Ge Ju)
Direct Officer (Zheng Guan) in the Month Branch — integrity, propriety, and official advancement.
Shen Sha
3Shen Sha Overview
Shen Sha are auxiliary symbols that add color to fortune and misfortune.
Peach Blossom (Tao Hua)
Represents romantic attraction, charisma, and artistic talent.
Heavenly Noble (Tian Yi Gui Ren)
The most powerful auspicious star — turning misfortune into fortune, bringing benefactors.