BaZi Calculator – Four Pillars of Destiny Chart for 18 Jan 2026

Four Pillars of Destiny chart — Career, Wealth, Relationships, and Marriage

Male, Born Sunday, 18 January 2026 at 00:30 (2025 十一月 三十 子时)
壬 辰 Ren Chen (Yang Water Dragon) Day Pillar

Hour 时 Day 日 Month 月 Year 年
Hour Heavenly Stem: 庚 Geng Yang Metal represents Lung, Large Intestines
庚 Geng
Yang Metal 金
Lung, Large Intestines
Hour Heavenly Stem: 庚 Geng Yang Metal represents Lung, Large Intestines
卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)
Day Heavenly Stem: 壬 Ren Yang Water represents Kidney, Bladder
壬 Ren
Yang Water 水
Kidney, Bladder
Day Heavenly Stem: 壬 Ren Yang Water represents Kidney, Bladder
Month Heavenly Stem: 己 Ji Yin Earth represents Spleen, Stomach
己 Ji
Yin Earth 土
Spleen, Stomach
Month Heavenly Stem: 己 Ji Yin Earth represents Spleen, Stomach
官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)
Year Heavenly Stem: 乙 Yi Yin Wood represents Liver, Gall Bladder
乙 Yi
Yin Wood 木
Liver, Gall Bladder
Year Heavenly Stem: 乙 Yi Yin Wood represents Liver, Gall Bladder
伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)
子 Zi (Rat)
The Hour Earthly Branch is Zi (Rat), Yin Water which represents Kidney, Bladder
Yin Water
Kidney, Bladder
Hour Earthly branch Zi (Rat) Yin Water
癸 水  劫 Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)

辰 Chen (Dragon)
The Day Earthly Branch is Chen (Dragon), Yang Earth which represents Spleen, Stomach
Yang Earth
Spleen, Stomach
Day Earthly branch Chen (Dragon) Yang Earth
戊 土  杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)
乙 木  伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)
癸 水  劫 Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)


日月相破
丑 Chou (Ox)
The Month Earthly Branch is Chou (Ox), Yin Earth which represents Spleen, Stomach
Yin Earth
Spleen, Stomach
Month Earthly branch Chou (Ox) Yin Earth
己 土  官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)
癸 水  劫 Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)
辛 金  印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)


月日相破
巳 Si (Snake)
The Year Earthly Branch is Si (Snake), Yang Fire which represents Heart, Blood, Small Intestines
Yang Fire
Heart, Blood, Small Intestines
Year Earthly branch Si (Snake) Yang Fire
丙 火  才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)
戊 土  杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)
庚 金  卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)


Early Childhood Period (童限 Tong Xian), Age 1 to 4
 1    2026  2    2027  3    2028  4    2029
Age 1 in 2026
丙 Bing (Yang Fire), 午 Wu (Horse). Same element (Fire) → Companion/Resource; Fire produces Earth → Draining.
丙 Bing
Yang Fire 火
才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)

午 Wu  
(Horse)
Yin Fire
丁 火  財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)
己 土  官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)


Age 2 in 2027
丁 Ding (Yin Fire), 未 Wei (Goat). Fire produces Earth → Draining; Wood produces Fire → Supportive; Same element (Fire) → Companion/Resource.
丁 Ding
Yin Fire 火
財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)

未 Wei  
(Ram)
Yin Earth
己 土  官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)
丁 火  財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)
乙 木  伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)


Age 3 in 2028
戊 Wu (Yang Earth), 申 Shen (Monkey). Earth produces Metal → Draining; Water controls Earth → Restricting; Same element (Earth) → Companion/Resource.
戊 Wu
Yang Earth 土
杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)

申 Shen  
(Monkey)
Yang Metal
庚 金  卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)
壬 水  比 Bi Jian (Friend)
戊 土  杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)


Age 4 in 2029
己 Ji (Yin Earth), 酉 You (Rooster). Earth produces Metal → Draining.
己 Ji
Yin Earth 土
官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)

酉 You  
(Rooster)
Yin Metal
辛 金  印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)


The DaYun 10-Year Luck Pillars (十年大运 Shi Nian DaYun)

When each DaYun 10-Year Luck Pillar Starts

Each DaYun begins on 28 of February of the first Solar year in its cycle.

  1. In BaZi, the Solar Year starts from Li Chun (usually around February 4), not January 1. This means: If your DaYun starts on January 18, that date still falls before Li Chun, so it belongs to the previous Solar Year — even though it's already the second calendar year of your DaYun.
  2. In other words, January 18 of the second calendar year is still considered part of the first year of your DaYun, because Li Chun hasn't arrived yet.
  3. This distinction is crucial when analyzing annual influences. Always align your year-by-year breakdown with the Solar calendar, not the Western calendar.
  4. In traditional Chinese age reckoning (虚岁 Xu Sui). Someone born in 2024 would be considered age 2 in 2025. This system starts at age 1 at birth and adds a year at each Lunar New Year, not on the birthday.

1st Luck Pillar (2030–2039): 戊子 (Wu Zi) Starting Age 5

5      2030
1st Luck Pillar (2030–2039): 戊 Wu (Yang Earth), 子 Zi (Rat). Starting Age 5
戊 Wu (Yang Earth), 子 Zi (Rat). Water controls Earth → Restricting.
戊 Wu
Yang Earth 土
杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)


子 Zi (Rat)
Yin Water
癸 水  劫 Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)



2nd Luck Pillar (2040–2049): 丁亥 (Ding Hai) Starting Age 15

15      2040
2nd Luck Pillar (2040–2049): 丁 Ding (Yin Fire), 亥 Hai (Pig). Starting Age 15
丁 Ding (Yin Fire), 亥 Hai (Pig). Fire controls Water → Dominating; Wood produces Fire → Supportive.
丁 Ding
Yin Fire 火
財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)


亥 Hai (Pig)
Yang Water
壬 水  比 Bi Jian (Friend)
甲 木  食 Shi Shen (Food God)



3rd Luck Pillar (2050–2059): 丙戌 (Bing Xu) Starting Age 25

25      2050
3rd Luck Pillar (2050–2059): 丙 Bing (Yang Fire), 戌 Xu (Dog). Starting Age 25
丙 Bing (Yang Fire), 戌 Xu (Dog). Fire produces Earth → Draining; Metal controls Fire → Restricting; Same element (Fire) → Companion/Resource.
丙 Bing
Yang Fire 火
才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)


戌 Xu (Dog)
Yang Earth
戊 土  杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)
辛 金  印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)
丁 火  財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)



4th Luck Pillar (2060–2069): 乙酉 (Yi You) Starting Age 35

35      2060
4th Luck Pillar (2060–2069): 乙 Yi (Yin Wood), 酉 You (Rooster). Starting Age 35
乙 Yi (Yin Wood), 酉 You (Rooster). Wood controls Metal → Dominating.
乙 Yi
Yin Wood 木
伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)


酉 You (Rooster)
Yin Metal
辛 金  印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)



5th Luck Pillar (2070–2079): 甲申 (Jia Shen) Starting Age 45

45      2070
5th Luck Pillar (2070–2079): 甲 Jia (Yang Wood), 申 Shen (Monkey). Starting Age 45
甲 Jia (Yang Wood), 申 Shen (Monkey). Wood controls Metal → Dominating; Water produces Wood → Supportive; Earth controls Wood → Restricting.
甲 Jia
Yang Wood 木
食 Shi Shen (Food God)


申 Shen (Monkey)
Yang Metal
庚 金  卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)
壬 水  比 Bi Jian (Friend)
戊 土  杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)



6th Luck Pillar (2080–2089): 癸未 (Gui Wei) Starting Age 55

55      2080
6th Luck Pillar (2080–2089): 癸 Gui (Yin Water), 未 Wei (Goat). Starting Age 55
癸 Gui (Yin Water), 未 Wei (Goat). Water controls Earth → Dominating; Water produces Wood → Draining; Fire controls Water → Restricting.
癸 Gui
Yin Water 水
劫 Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)


未 Wei (Ram)
Yin Earth
己 土  官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)
丁 火  財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)
乙 木  伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)



7th Luck Pillar (2090–2099): 壬午 (Ren Wu) Starting Age 65

65      2090
7th Luck Pillar (2090–2099): 壬 Ren (Yang Water), 午 Wu (Horse). Starting Age 65
壬 Ren (Yang Water), 午 Wu (Horse). Fire controls Water → Restricting; Water controls Earth → Dominating.
壬 Ren
Yang Water 水
比 Bi Jian (Friend)


午 Wu (Horse)
Yin Fire
丁 火  財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)
己 土  官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)



8th Luck Pillar (2100–2109): 辛巳 (Xin Si) Starting Age 75

75      2100
8th Luck Pillar (2100–2109): 辛 Xin (Yin Metal), 巳 Si (Snake). Starting Age 75
辛 Xin (Yin Metal), 巳 Si (Snake). Metal controls Fire → Dominating; Earth produces Metal → Supportive; Same element (Metal) → Companion/Resource.
辛 Xin
Yin Metal 金
印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)


巳 Si (Snake)
Yang Fire
丙 火  才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)
戊 土  杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)
庚 金  卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)



9th Luck Pillar (2110–2119): 庚辰 (Geng Chen) Starting Age 85

85      2110
9th Luck Pillar (2110–2119): 庚 Geng (Yang Metal), 辰 Chen (Dragon). Starting Age 85
庚 Geng (Yang Metal), 辰 Chen (Dragon). Earth produces Metal → Supportive; Wood controls Metal → Restricting; Metal produces Water → Draining.
庚 Geng
Yang Metal 金
卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)


辰 Chen (Dragon)
Yang Earth
戊 土  杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)
乙 木  伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)
癸 水  劫 Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)



10th Luck Pillar (2120–2129): 己卯 (Ji Mao) Starting Age 95

95      2120
10th Luck Pillar (2120–2129): 己 Ji (Yin Earth), 卯 Mao (Rabbit). Starting Age 95
己 Ji (Yin Earth), 卯 Mao (Rabbit). Earth controls Wood → Dominating.
己 Ji
Yin Earth 土
官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)


卯 Mao (Rabbit)
Yin Wood
乙 木  伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)



BaZi Calculator – Four Pillars of Destiny: Year, Month, Day, Hour (年柱, 月柱, 日柱, 時柱)

Hour Pillar (时柱): 庚 子 Geng Zi (Yang Metal Rat) Hour Pillar

Hour Pillar (时柱) – Represents your children, late life, and ambitions. The Hour Branch shows your children or descendants, while the Hour Pillar (Stem and Branch) can reflect your later-life goals and personal aspirations.

Heavenly Stem: 庚 Geng Metal – The Iron or Sword

Raw metal, weapon, or warrior energy — forged through challenge.

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Metal is favorable:
    Brave, decisive, and disciplined. Geng individuals are protectors who uphold fairness and integrity.
  • When Metal is unfavorable:
    Harsh, confrontational, or destructive. When unchecked, their strength can become too aggressive or insensitive.

Earthly Branch: 子 Zi Rat

Hidden Stem (藏干)

  1. 癸 (Water)

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Water is favorable:
    The Rat is known for intelligence, adaptability, and quick thinking. As the first of the Zodiac, it represents new beginnings, fertility, and resourcefulness. Favorably placed, the Rat brings strategic vision, charm in communication, and the ability to build networks easily. Its Water nature supports wisdom, insight, and flexibility in decision-making.
  • When Water is unfavorable:
    When unfavorable, however, the Rat’s energy can manifest as overthinking, restlessness, and emotional instability. It may bring scheming behavior or excessive caution that prevents progress. In BaZi, whether the Rat’s Water influence nurtures or overwhelms depends on its balance with other elements.

Element Interaction: 庚 Geng with 子 Zi Rat

Geng 庚 sitting on Zi 子 (Gui 癸)

  • Relationship:
    Metal on Water, strong root → courageous
  • Outcome:
    Varied

Compatibility: 子 Zi Rat

  • 六合 (Six Harmonies) with Ox
  • 三合 (Three Harmonies) with Rat, Dragon, Monkey
  • 六冲 (Six Clashes) with Horse

Day Pillar (日柱): 壬辰 Ren Chen (Yang Water Dragon)

The Day Stem (天干) is your Day Master (日元 or 日主), representing your core personality, energy, and essence. The Day Branch (地支) is the Spouse Palace (配偶宫 or 夫妻宫), showing your marriage and spouse-related tendencies.

Heavenly Stem: 壬 Ren Water – The Ocean

Boundless ocean, rivers, and rainstorms — powerful and deep.

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Water is favorable:
    Intelligent, broad-minded, and resourceful. Ren individuals are visionaries who think globally and flow around obstacles.
  • When Water is unfavorable:
    Overwhelming, unfocused, or chaotic. Their vast energy can flood others when not contained.

Earthly Branch: 辰 Chen Dragon

Hidden Stem (藏干)

  1. 戊 (Earth)
  2. 乙 (Wood)
  3. 癸 (Water)

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Earth is favorable:
    The Dragon represents power, charisma, and vitality. Considered auspicious in Chinese culture, it carries the aura of authority and inspiration. When favorable, the Dragon energy bestows confidence, magnetism, and the ability to rally others. Its Earth foundation supports stability, while hidden Wood and Water provide flexibility and adaptability.
  • When Earth is unfavorable:
    When unfavorable, the Dragon can be arrogant, temperamental, or prone to unrealistic expectations. Its intensity may overwhelm others or create unnecessary conflict. In BaZi, Dragons are often seen as transformative but need harmony with other elements to avoid imbalance.

Element Interaction: 壬 Ren with 辰 Chen Dragon

Ren 壬 sitting on Chen 辰 (Wu 戊, Yi 乙, Gui 癸)

  • Relationship:
    Water controls Earth → Dominating; Water produces Wood → Draining; Same element (Water) → Companion/Resource
  • Outcome:
    Varied

Compatibility: 辰 Chen Dragon

  • 六合 (Six Harmonies) with Rooster
  • 三合 (Three Harmonies) with Rat, Dragon, Monkey
  • 六冲 (Six Clashes) with Dog

Month Pillar (月柱): 己丑 Ji Chou (Yin Earth Ox)

The Month Branch (地支) reflects your parents (父母宮) and family environment. This pillar indicates nurturing, support, and early education.

Heavenly Stem: 己 Ji Earth – The Farmland

Fertile soil that nurtures and sustains life.

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Earth is favorable:
    Caring, adaptable, practical, and resourceful. Ji people are natural problem-solvers and supporters.
  • When Earth is unfavorable:
    Worrisome, insecure, or easily overwhelmed by details. They can become bogged down by overthinking or self-doubt.

Earthly Branch: 丑 Chou Ox

Hidden Stem (藏干)

  1. 己 (Earth)
  2. 癸 (Water)
  3. 辛 (Metal)

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Earth is favorable:
    The Ox represents endurance, patience, and strength. It is associated with stability and the ability to achieve success through consistent effort. In favorable conditions, the Ox provides grounding energy, persistence in career, and reliability in relationships. Its Earth influence is nurturing and steady, bringing structure to life.
  • When Earth is unfavorable:
    When unfavorable, the Ox can be stubborn, resistant to change, or overly conservative. This can lead to missed opportunities or inflexibility in personal growth. In BaZi, the Ox’s hidden stems (Xin Metal, Gui Water, Ji Earth) reveal complex layers of support or conflict depending on the Day Master.

Element Interaction: 己 Ji with 丑 Chou Ox

Ji 己 sitting on Chou 丑 (Ji 己, Gui 癸, Xin 辛)

  • Relationship:
    Same element (Earth) → Companion/Resource; Water controls Earth → Restricting; Earth produces Metal → Draining
  • Outcome:
    Challenging

Compatibility: 丑 Chou Ox

  • 六合 (Six Harmonies) with Rat
  • 三合 (Three Harmonies) with Ox, Snake, Rooster
  • 六冲 (Six Clashes) with Goat

Year Pillar (年柱): 乙巳 Yi Si (Yin Wood Snake)

The Year Branch (地支) shows grandparents or early family heritage. The Year Stem (天干) also represents your self, especially inherited traits or early life influences.

Heavenly Stem: 乙 Yi Wood – The Vine or Flower

Graceful vines and blossoms, flexible yet persistent

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Wood is favorable:
    Elegant, diplomatic, artistic, persuasive, and good with people. Yi individuals thrive in beauty, culture, and soft influence.
  • When Wood is unfavorable:
    Overly dependent, indecisive, manipulative, or emotionally fragile. They may lose strength when lacking proper support.

Earthly Branch: 巳 Si Snake

Hidden Stem (藏干)

  1. 丙 (Fire)
  2. 庚 (Metal)
  3. 戊 (Earth)

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Fire is favorable:
    The Snake is a symbol of wisdom, elegance, and deep thought. Known for intuition and analytical ability, it often embodies mystery and inner strength. When favorable, the Snake brings insight, refined judgment, and the ability to strategize with precision. Its Fire element enhances clarity and transformation.
  • When Fire is unfavorable:
    When unfavorable, the Snake can become secretive, jealous, or overly suspicious. Its intensity may lead to overanalysis or emotional detachment. In BaZi, the Snake’s hidden stems (Bing Fire, Wu Earth, Geng Metal) add layers of complexity, making its influence highly situational.

Element Interaction: 乙 Yi with 巳 Si Snake

Yi 乙 sitting on Si 巳 (Bing 丙, Wu 戊, Geng 庚)

  • Relationship:
    Wood produces Fire → Draining; Earth controls Wood → Restricting; Wood controls Metal → Dominating
  • Outcome:
    Challenging

Compatibility: 巳 Si Snake

  • 六合 (Six Harmonies) with Monkey
  • 三合 (Three Harmonies) with Ox, Snake, Rooster
  • 六冲 (Six Clashes) with Pig

BaZi Chart reveals the intricate alignment of the Four Pillars of Destiny — Year, Month, Day, and Hour. Through this BaZi Calculator, it is possible to explore how the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches interact to shape personality, career path, and relationships. Each pillar offers insight into innate strengths, elemental harmony, and life potential. Above, a deeper look at the BaZi Profiling shows how these cosmic patterns influence success, emotional world, and destiny journey.


Where to Learn More About BaZi Four Pillars of Destiny

This BaZi Calculator generates your Four Pillars of Destiny birth chart based on your birth details. Our calculator shows the following.

  1. ✅ The Useful Ten Gods (十神 Shi Shen) System
  2. ✅ The Ten Heavenly Stems (天干 Tian Gan)
  3. ✅ The BaZi, Feng Shui & Zodiac of The 12 Earthly Branches
  4. ✅ The Hidden Elements/Stems (藏干 Cang Gan)
  5. ✅ Example of a complete BaZi Four Pillars of Destiny

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