Read The Bazi Chart For You

Lesson 1: BZP 1201
REVISED HOW TO READ A BAZI CHART
Revised How To Read A Bazi Chart

How To Read A BaZi Chart?
Introduction
At this juncture, it is important that you are reasonably well-versed with all the fundamentals. These
fundamentals include the:
• Heavenly Stems
• Earthly Branches
and the relationships between the stems and branches. In addition, if you are not quite comfortable yet
with the concept of Yin/Yang, the nuances of the 5 elements, element strength, chart equilibrium, luck
cycle as well as the basic pictorial approach, please do review the fundamentals.
Heaven Stem
Earthly Branches
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If you’re all systems set to go, let’s get to deciphering a BaZi chart!
In this lesson, we take the first step to reading a BaZi chart (do keep in mind that learning BaZi is like
peeling an onion; each time you re-look into any BaZi chart, you discover yet another aspect of the
person’s life.)
The Components of a BaZi Chart: Pillars, Palaces and Stars
Now, the first step is to understand the components of a BaZi chart.
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There are altogether 4 pillars; the year pillar, month pillar, day pillar and hour pillar. Each pillar represents
certain aspects of your life eg. relationships, the people in your life and your own personal characteristics—
from external characteristics, your responses to challenges and situations, to your innermost thoughts and
feelings!
Hour Pillar
Day Pillar Month Pillar Month Pillar
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Within the 4 pillars themselves are “Palaces” (Western Astrology refers to Palaces as “Houses”). Each
of the palaces governs a relationship or *affinity* with a particular subject matter. The year pillar is also
know as the “Grandparents Palace” ie. the palace that governs your affinity with the your grandparents
and extended family. The month pillar is the “Parents Palace” and represents your affinity to your parents
or superiors/bosses. The day pillar can be divided into two portions. The stem of the day pillar is the
“Life Palace” which is referred to as the “Day Master”, and represents YOU. The branch of the day pillar
is the “Spouse Palace” and represents your spouse and also your home. The hour pillar is the “Children
Palace” and represents your relationship and affinity with your children or others under your care. Each of
the palaces basically indicates one’s relationship with the subject matter as represented by the particular
palace in question.
Self
Children Parents Grandparents

Palace Palace Palace
Spouse
Palace
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As a crucial component in understanding a specific affinity or relationship in one’s life, we have to

look at the “stars” which are situated inside the palaces. For example, if your month pillar contains an
unfavourable or negative element, then your relationship with what is governed by that pillar, ie. your
parents is less than stellar!
Parents
Palace
For more information on a specific subject matter for example the characteristics of your spouse or child,
we have to look at the “stars” which reside inside the relevant pillar, such as the spouse palace or children
palace.
Children
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Spouse
Palace
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In summary, a BaZi chart contains 3 major components: the pillars, palaces and stars. At this juncture,
if you are shaking your head, confused at where all the “stars” are flying about, fret not! The “stars” are
nothing more than the stems branches and hidden stems contained in the palaces of a BaZi chart.
In future lessons, we will convert the stems and branches into descriptive stars which fall under 2
categories:
• 10 Gods (eg. Eating God, Indirect Wealth, Direct Resource, Rob Wealth etc)
Direct
10 Gods Pin Yin Translation Group
Bi Jian Friend
Associate
Jie Cai Rob Wealth
Pian Yin Indirect Resource

Resource
Zheng Yin Direct Resource
Pian Guan/ Indirect Officer/
Qi Sha Seven Killings Power
Zheng Guan Direct Officer
Pian Cai Indirect Wealth
Wealth
Zheng Cai Direct Wealth
Shi Shen Eating God

Output
Shang Guan Hurting Officer
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• Auxiliary Stars (eg Noblemen, Intelligence, Peach Blossom etc)
Auxiliary Stars
Noblemen Star
Intelligence Star
Heavenly Noble
Monthly Virtue
Sky Horse
Peach Blossom
Solitary and Lonely Star
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Palace Relationships
A basic BaZi reading entails deciphering and understanding the pillars, palaces
and stars. We need to look at how all the components interact with each other. However, as a first step,
we need to look into the relationships and interactions between the palaces within a BaZi chart. So before
we delve deeper into “stars”, let’s understand the relationships between the palaces, of which there are
essentially 2 types:
• Heavenly Stems relationships
Heavenly Stems Relationship
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• Earthly Branches relationships
Earthly Branches Relationship
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To keep things simple for now, please assume that the heavenly stems may only interact among themselves
and similarly for the earthly branches.
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the relationships which have a more serious impact on one’s life are the earthly arthly branch
relationships. The relationships between the heavenly stems are more on thee surface
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Heavenly Stem Relationships
There are 2 main relationships of the Heavenly Stems:
• Counter
• Combination
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The heavenly stem relationships basically represent the apparent and revealed aspects of one’s life and
include the events and outcomes that are visible and are know by others. For example, a countering
relationship usually indicates an apparent problem in one’s life that is obvious to those around him/her.
Do bear in mind as you progress with your BaZi studies that at every level of your study, you’ll keep
adding yet another layer of information to concepts that you’ve already been introduced to at a previous
level. We are indeed “peeling the BaZi onion” one layer at a time!
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Earthly Branch Relationships
Earthly branch relationships are more complex as there are several types of relationship. There are 5 types
of earthly branch relationships:
• Clashes
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• Destruction
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Each type of earthly branch relationship represents a different aspect, feel, and affinity. While a single
BaZi natal chart will not contain all the relationships, we will certainly experience all the relationships as
life unfolds since there are the Luck Pillars and Annual Pillars that will interact with the natal chart.
• Clash - A clash is basically an antagonistic relationship between 2 earthly branches
• Combination – A combination is a merging of 2 earthly branches, sometimes producing an

extra element. The analogy is like a couple getting together to produce a child (although note that a
combination does not always mean a marriage nor is a combination always a good thing!)
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• Harm – A harm generally entails some sort of betrayal, hurt feelings and causes emotional pain
• Punishment – A punishment is basically a negative repercussion or effect, such as pain or losses

due to one’s own actions (or inaction), attitude and behaviour. It is by understanding the kind of
punishment that we can take control, avoid or minimize its effect by identifying the cause of the
problem.
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• Destruction – A destruction is basically a removal or change in some aspect of life and is best
represented with the adage “out with the old, in with the new”, even though the “new” may be bad or
negative! Self-destructive behaviour is one example of a destruction effect.
At this point, do bear in mind that there is no absolute rule as to which earthly branch relationship is “bad”
or “good”. A clash or punishment, though generally unpleasant, may serve to teach us a good lesson, lead
us eventually to a positive outcome and make us better people. But of course, not everyone is able to learn
from these experiences (which may even destroy him/her).
One key concept of understanding BaZi is to help us understand the forces that affect us and more
importantly, what appropriate actions to take (or not to take) in order to improve our lives. As such, the real
“cure” to any negative stem or branch relationship is via our own actions. The purpose of understanding
BaZi is to comprehend what governs us, what affects us and most of all, what’s RIGHT action to take
(avoidance can sometimes be the best action!) to make our lives better.
At this stage you have taken an important first step to reading any BaZi chart, ie. in identifying and
understanding the stem and branch relationships between the palaces in the chart. It is crucial to do this
prior to delving into the elemental relationships between the stars.

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Lesson 1: BZP 1201

REVISED HOW TO READ A BAZI CHART

Revised How To Read A Bazi Chart

The Components of a BaZi Chart: Pillars, Palaces and Stars

Now, the first step is to understand the components of a BaZi chart.

Children Parents Grandparents

As a crucial component in understanding a specific affinity or relationship in one’s life, we have to

Pian Yin Indirect Resource

Shi Shen Eating God

• Auxiliary Stars (eg Noblemen, Intelligence, Peach Blossom etc)

Solitary and Lonely Star

• Heavenly Stems relationships

Heavenly Stems Relationship

• Earthly Branches relationships

Earthly Branches Relationship

Combination Punishment 3 Combination Clash Harm 3 Combination Destruction

Combination Destruction 3 Combination Harm Punishment 3 Combination Punishment

Harm Clash Destruction

3 Combination Destruction Harm Punishment 3 Combination Combination Clash

Harm Punishment 3 Combination Combination Punishment 3 Combination

Heavenly Stem Relationships

There are 2 main relationships of the Heavenly Stems:

Earthly Branch Relationships

Tiger ‫ۏ‬ Snake ௐ

Dog ‫ڔ‬ Rooster 鸡

Ungrateful Punishment ഒࣿ˞ϗ

Tiger Snake Monkey

Bullying Punishment ‫ݰ‬ถ˞ϗ

Uncivilised Punishment ഒᕄ˞ϗ

• Clash - A clash is basically an antagonistic relationship between 2 earthly branches

• Combination – A combination is a merging of 2 earthly branches, sometimes producing an

• Punishment – A punishment is basically a negative repercussion or effect, such as pain or losses

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