Bazi Fundamentals.
Start here. The elements, the stems, the branches — everything that makes a Bazi chart possible.
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Without these building blocks, the rest of Bazi is just a string of unfamiliar Chinese characters.
Every Bazi reading begins with the same four pieces of knowledge: yin and yang, the Five Elements, the Heavenly Stems, and the Earthly Branches.
Without them, the rest of Bazi feels like memorizing trivia. With them, your chart begins to speak.
This is the prerequisite. Take your time here.
What you will learn here.
Four foundational topics, each one building on the last. Follow them in order — or jump to what you need.
Foundation & Core Concepts
What Bazi is, why it works, and how to read a chart at a glance. Begin with the absolute basics — what Bazi is, how it differs from Western astrology, and how to read a chart at a glance.
Five Elements
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — not materials, but the energy patterns behind everything. The heart of every reading.
10 Heavenly Stems
Each pillar in your chart has a Heavenly Stem on top — the visible, expressive side of your energy.
12 Earthly Branches
The bottom of each pillar — the foundation, the hidden energies, and the 12 zodiac animals you already know.
All 47 articles.
Foundation & Core Concepts
What Bazi is, why it works, and how to read a chart at a glance. Begin with the absolute basics — what Bazi is, how it differs from Western astrology, and how to read a chart at a glance.
Five Elements
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — not materials, but the energy patterns behind everything. The heart of every reading.
10 Heavenly Stems
Each pillar in your chart has a Heavenly Stem on top — the visible, expressive side of your energy.
12 Earthly Branches
The bottom of each pillar — the foundation, the hidden energies, and the 12 zodiac animals you already know.
Ready to move on?
If you can confidently say yes to all three, you are ready for the Day Master Guide.
Not there yet? Revisit the topics above — no rush.
Foundations down.
Once you know the building blocks, it is time to meet the most important character in your chart.
The Day Master Guide
The eight characters are not your fate. They are the language your fate is written in.— A Beginner's Guide to Bazi
