BaZi Fundamentals · 十神
The Ten Gods
The Ten Gods (十神) describe how every other element in your chart relates to your Day Master — your core self. They are the primary lens of BaZi: personality, career, relationships, wealth and timing are all read through which Ten Gods dominate your chart and where they sit. Here is a plain-English guide to all ten.
Friend / Parallel / Companion
The star of self, peers, and standing your own ground.
Rob Wealth / Rival
Raw drive, daring, and the hunger to compete.
Eating God / Output
Easy creativity, craft, and the pleasure of making.
Hurting Officer / Expression
Brilliant, rule-breaking talent that has to be seen.
Indirect Wealth / Opportunity
Windfalls, opportunism, and money in motion.
Direct Wealth / Assets
Steady income, diligence, and wealth you can hold.
Seven Killings / Authority
Pressure, power, and the will to command.
Direct Officer / Officer
Status, integrity, and the respect of institutions.
Indirect Resource / Mentor
Unconventional wisdom, intuition, and the inner world.
Direct Resource / Resource
Nurture, learning, and support that sustains you.
Which Ten Gods Rule Your Chart?
The Ten Gods only mean something in combination. Your free BaZi reading calculates which stars dominate your chart from your exact birth date — in about 30 seconds.
Get Your Free BaZi Reading