The Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth) govern the cycles of generation and restriction, balance of strength and weakness, and regulation of warmth and coldness, determining the hierarchy of a destiny’s structure, personality traits, and fortune’s auspiciousness or inauspiciousness. They are the core logic for analyzing the distribution and transformation of a person’s life energy.
Five Elements Corresponding to the Ten Gods (十神):
Metal (金): Zheng Guan (正官, Proper Officer) & Qi Sha (七杀, Seven Killings) – Career, Pressure
Wood (木): Zheng Yin (正印, Proper Seal) & Pian Yin (偏印, Partial Seal) – Education, Wisdom
Water (水): Shi Shen (食神, Eating God) & Shang Guan (伤官, Hurting Officer) – Talent, Expression
Fire (火): Zheng Cai (正财, Proper Wealth) & Pian Cai (偏财, Partial Wealth) – Fortune, Desires
Earth (土): Bi Jian (比肩, Shoulder-to-Shoulder) & Jie Cai (劫财, Robbing Wealth) – Relationships, Resources
Generation & Restriction Determine Energy Flow
Generation (Promotes Growth):
Wood → Fire (Talent transforms into wealth)
Fire → Earth (Passion turns into practicality)
Earth → Metal (Stability fosters career success)
Metal → Water (Discipline refines intelligence)
Water → Wood (Wisdom nurtures creativity)
(Drives a virtuous cycle in destiny.)
Restriction (Controls Excess):
Metal → Wood (Pressure restricts growth)
Wood → Earth (Idealism disrupts stability)
Earth → Water (Routine stifles inspiration)
Water → Fire (Overthinking dampens passion)
Fire → Metal (Impulsiveness weakens discipline)
(Requires balance to prevent conflict.)
Five Elements Balance & Life Fortune
Strong Body (Excess Energy):
Prefers restriction/leakage (e.g., strong Wood benefits from Metal’s discipline to achieve success).
Weak Body (Deficient Energy):
Prefers generation/support (e.g., weak Metal thrives with Earth’s nurturing to enhance resilience).
Key Principle:
A balanced Bazi ensures smooth energy flow, while imbalances cause obstacles.
Adjusting the Five Elements (via Feng Shui, career, or lifestyle) harmonizes destiny.
This framework is essential for Bazi analysis, career guidance, and personal development.
