The Ten Gods of BaZi (十神)
Every character in a BaZi chart is read as a relationship to your Day Master. The Ten Gods are the ten labels for those relationships — wealth and output, authority and challenge, support and rivalry, expressed in five pairs. Each role has its own page here, built by the same deterministic engine that casts your chart: the calculation is transparent, and the reading is a cultural lens, not a verdict.
Start with the big picture
Read the full guide first: The Ten Gods (十神): Your Chart’s Cast of Characters.
- Peer (Companion) 比肩
The star of equality — same element and polarity as your Day Master. Peers, siblings, teamwork and healthy competition.
- Rival (Rob Wealth) 劫财
Same element, opposite polarity — the rival star. Shared money, competition and brave but impulsive drive.
- Creative Output (Eating God) 食神
What you create — the gentle output star of talent, craft and enjoyment. Your hands and words produce.
- Sharp Expression (Hurting Officer) 伤官
Bright and rebellious expression — wit, artistry and a voice that pushes against rules.
- Steady Wealth (Direct Wealth) 正财
The resources you manage — steady income, savings, commitments and practical results.
- Windfall Wealth (Indirect Wealth) 偏财
Opportunistic money — deals, bonuses and generosity, with bigger swings to manage.
- Responsibility (Direct Officer) 正官
Healthy order — discipline, reputation, duty and visible progress through structure.
- Challenge (Seven Killings) 七杀
Pressure and ambition — high stakes, decisive moves and a strong will under fire.
- Support (Direct Resource) 正印
Nourishment and protection — learning, credentials, mentors and care that carries you.
- Insight (Indirect Resource) 偏印
Unconventional wisdom — research, intuition, spirituality and original thinking.