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

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

Male, Born Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 00:30 (2026 七月 初六 子时)
甲 子 Jia Zi (Yang Wood Rat) Day Pillar

Hour 时 Day 日 Month 月 Year 年
Hour Heavenly Stem: 甲 Jia Yang Wood represents Liver, Gall Bladder
甲 Jia
Yang Wood 木
Liver, Gall Bladder
Hour Heavenly Stem: 甲 Jia Yang Wood represents Liver, Gall Bladder
比 Bi Jian (Friend)
Day Heavenly Stem: 甲 Jia Yang Wood represents Liver, Gall Bladder
甲 Jia
Yang Wood 木
Liver, Gall Bladder
Day Heavenly Stem: 甲 Jia Yang Wood represents Liver, Gall Bladder
Month Heavenly Stem: 丙 Bing Yang Fire represents Heart, Blood, Small Intestines
丙 Bing
Yang Fire 火
Heart, Blood, Small Intestines
Month Heavenly Stem: 丙 Bing Yang Fire represents Heart, Blood, Small Intestines
食 Shi Shen (Food God)
Year Heavenly Stem: 丙 Bing Yang Fire represents Heart, Blood, Small Intestines
丙 Bing
Yang Fire 火
Heart, Blood, Small Intestines
Year Heavenly Stem: 丙 Bing Yang Fire represents Heart, Blood, Small Intestines
食 Shi Shen (Food God)
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  印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)

子 Zi (Rat)
The Day Earthly Branch is Zi (Rat), Yin Water which represents Kidney, Bladder
Yin Water
Kidney, Bladder
Day Earthly branch Zi (Rat) Yin Water
癸 水  印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)

申 Shen (Monkey)
The Month Earthly Branch is Shen (Monkey), Yang Metal which represents Lung, Large Intestines
Yang Metal
Lung, Large Intestines
Month Earthly branch Shen (Monkey) Yang Metal
庚 金  杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)
壬 水  卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)
戊 土  才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)

午 Wu (Horse)
The Year Earthly Branch is Wu (Horse), Yin Fire which represents Heart, Blood, Small Intestines
Yin Fire
Heart, Blood, Small Intestines
Year Earthly branch Wu (Horse) Yin Fire
丁 火  伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)
己 土  財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)


年时沖
年日沖

Early Childhood Period (童限 Tong Xian), Age 1 to 7
 1    2026  2    2027  3    2028  4    2029  5    2030  6    2031  7    2032
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
食 Shi Shen (Food God)

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


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
伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)

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


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
才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)

申 Shen  
(Monkey)
Yang Metal
庚 金  杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)
壬 水  卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)
戊 土  才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)


Age 4 in 2029
己 Ji (Yin Earth), 酉 You (Rooster). Earth produces Metal → Draining.
己 Ji
Yin Earth 土
財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)

酉 You  
(Rooster)
Yin Metal
辛 金  官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)


Age 5 in 2030
庚 Geng (Yang Metal), 戌 Xu (Dog). Earth produces Metal → Supportive; Same element (Metal) → Companion/Resource; Metal controls Fire → Dominating.
庚 Geng
Yang Metal 金
杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)

戌 Xu  
(Dog)
Yang Earth
戊 土  才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)
辛 金  官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)
丁 火  伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)


Age 6 in 2031
辛 Xin (Yin Metal), 亥 Hai (Pig). Metal produces Water → Draining; Wood controls Metal → Restricting.
辛 Xin
Yin Metal 金
官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)

亥 Hai  
(Pig)
Yang Water
壬 水  卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)
甲 木  比 Bi Jian (Friend)


Age 7 in 2032
壬 Ren (Yang Water), 子 Zi (Rat). Same element (Water) → Companion/Resource.
壬 Ren
Yang Water 水
卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)

子 Zi  
(Rat)
Yin Water
癸 水  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 18 of August 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 (2033–2042): 丁酉 (Ding You) Starting Age 8

8      2033
1st Luck Pillar (2033–2042): 丁 Ding (Yin Fire), 酉 You (Rooster). Starting Age 8
丁 Ding (Yin Fire), 酉 You (Rooster). Metal controls Fire → Restricting; Fire on Metal, elegant, refined.
丁 Ding
Yin Fire 火
伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)


酉 You (Rooster)
Yin Metal
辛 金  官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)



2nd Luck Pillar (2043–2052): 戊戌 (Wu Xu) Starting Age 18

18      2043
2nd Luck Pillar (2043–2052): 戊 Wu (Yang Earth), 戌 Xu (Dog). Starting Age 18
戊 Wu (Yang Earth), 戌 Xu (Dog). Same element (Earth) → Companion/Resource; Earth produces Metal → Draining; Fire produces Earth → Supportive.
戊 Wu
Yang Earth 土
才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)


戌 Xu (Dog)
Yang Earth
戊 土  才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)
辛 金  官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)
丁 火  伤 Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)



3rd Luck Pillar (2053–2062): 己亥 (Ji Hai) Starting Age 28

28      2053
3rd Luck Pillar (2053–2062): 己 Ji (Yin Earth), 亥 Hai (Pig). Starting Age 28
己 Ji (Yin Earth), 亥 Hai (Pig). Water controls Earth → Restricting; Earth controls Wood → Dominating; Earth on Water/Wood, conflicted.
己 Ji
Yin Earth 土
財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)


亥 Hai (Pig)
Yang Water
壬 水  卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)
甲 木  比 Bi Jian (Friend)



4th Luck Pillar (2063–2072): 庚子 (Geng Zi) Starting Age 38

38      2063
4th Luck Pillar (2063–2072): 庚 Geng (Yang Metal), 子 Zi (Rat). Starting Age 38
庚 Geng (Yang Metal), 子 Zi (Rat). Metal on Water, strong root → courageous.
庚 Geng
Yang Metal 金
杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)


子 Zi (Rat)
Yin Water
癸 水  印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)



5th Luck Pillar (2073–2082): 辛丑 (Xin Chou) Starting Age 48

48      2073
5th Luck Pillar (2073–2082): 辛 Xin (Yin Metal), 丑 Chou (Ox). Starting Age 48
辛 Xin (Yin Metal), 丑 Chou (Ox). Earth produces Metal → Supportive; Metal produces Water → Draining; Same element (Metal) → Companion/Resource.
辛 Xin
Yin Metal 金
官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)


丑 Chou (Ox)
Yin Earth
己 土  財 Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)
癸 水  印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)
辛 金  官 Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)



6th Luck Pillar (2083–2092): 壬寅 (Ren Yin) Starting Age 58

58      2083
6th Luck Pillar (2083–2092): 壬 Ren (Yang Water), 寅 Yin (Tiger). Starting Age 58
壬 Ren (Yang Water), 寅 Yin (Tiger). Water produces Wood → Draining; Fire controls Water → Restricting; Water controls Earth → Dominating.
壬 Ren
Yang Water 水
卩 Pian Yin (Indirect Resource)


寅 Yin (Tiger)
Yang Wood
甲 木  比 Bi Jian (Friend)
丙 火  食 Shi Shen (Food God)
戊 土  才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)



7th Luck Pillar (2093–2102): 癸卯 (Gui Mao) Starting Age 68

68      2093
7th Luck Pillar (2093–2102): 癸 Gui (Yin Water), 卯 Mao (Rabbit). Starting Age 68
癸 Gui (Yin Water), 卯 Mao (Rabbit). Water produces Wood → Draining.
癸 Gui
Yin Water 水
印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)


卯 Mao (Rabbit)
Yin Wood
乙 木  劫 Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)



8th Luck Pillar (2103–2112): 甲辰 (Jia Chen) Starting Age 78

78      2103
8th Luck Pillar (2103–2112): 甲 Jia (Yang Wood), 辰 Chen (Dragon). Starting Age 78
甲 Jia (Yang Wood), 辰 Chen (Dragon). Earth controls Wood → Restricting; Same element (Wood) → Companion/Resource; Water produces Wood → Supportive.
甲 Jia
Yang Wood 木
比 Bi Jian (Friend)


辰 Chen (Dragon)
Yang Earth
戊 土  才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)
乙 木  劫 Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)
癸 水  印 Zheng-yin (Direct Resource)



9th Luck Pillar (2113–2122): 乙巳 (Yi Si) Starting Age 88

88      2113
9th Luck Pillar (2113–2122): 乙 Yi (Yin Wood), 巳 Si (Snake). Starting Age 88
乙 Yi (Yin Wood), 巳 Si (Snake). Wood produces Fire → Draining; Earth controls Wood → Restricting; Wood controls Metal → Dominating.
乙 Yi
Yin Wood 木
劫 Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)


巳 Si (Snake)
Yang Fire
丙 火  食 Shi Shen (Food God)
戊 土  才 Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)
庚 金  杀 Qi Sha (Seven Killings)



10th Luck Pillar (2123–2132): 丙午 (Bing Wu) Starting Age 98

98      2123
10th Luck Pillar (2123–2132): 丙 Bing (Yang Fire), 午 Wu (Horse). Starting Age 98
丙 Bing (Yang Fire), 午 Wu (Horse). Same element (Fire) → Companion/Resource; Fire produces Earth → Draining.
丙 Bing
Yang Fire 火
食 Shi Shen (Food God)


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



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

Hour Pillar (时柱): 甲子 Jia Zi (Yang Wood 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: 甲 Jia Wood – The Big Tree

Strong trees reaching for the sky, upright and enduring.

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Wood is favorable:
    Principled, dependable, visionary, protective of others, and willing to take the lead. Jia people have a strong moral compass and often act as pillars of stability.
  • When Wood is unfavorable:
    Stubborn, overly rigid, and unwilling to compromise. Once their beliefs are challenged, they may snap under pressure instead of bending.

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: 甲 Jia with 子 Zi Rat

Jia 甲 sitting on Zi 子 (Gui 癸)

  • Relationship:
    Water produces Wood → Supportive
  • Outcome:
    Balanced

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): 甲子 Jia Zi (Yang Wood Rat)

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: 甲 Jia Wood – The Big Tree

Strong trees reaching for the sky, upright and enduring.

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Wood is favorable:
    Principled, dependable, visionary, protective of others, and willing to take the lead. Jia people have a strong moral compass and often act as pillars of stability.
  • When Wood is unfavorable:
    Stubborn, overly rigid, and unwilling to compromise. Once their beliefs are challenged, they may snap under pressure instead of bending.

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: 甲 Jia with 子 Zi Rat

Jia 甲 sitting on Zi 子 (Gui 癸)

  • Relationship:
    Water produces Wood → Supportive
  • Outcome:
    Balanced

Compatibility: 子 Zi Rat

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

Month Pillar (月柱): 丙申 Bing Shen (Yang Fire Monkey)

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

Heavenly Stem: 丙 Bing Fire – The Sun

Bright sunlight that gives life and light.

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Fire is favorable:
    Inspiring, warm-hearted, honest, and charismatic. They naturally uplift others and shine in leadership or creative roles.
  • When Fire is unfavorable:
    Impulsive, arrogant, or restless. Can burn out quickly or overwhelm others with excessive intensity.

Earthly Branch: 申 Shen Monkey

Hidden Stem (藏干)

  1. 庚 (Metal)
  2. 壬 (Water)
  3. 戊 (Earth)

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Metal is favorable:
    The Monkey embodies wit, intelligence, and adaptability. It is clever, inventive, and thrives on solving problems. Favorably, it represents quick thinking, versatility, and a natural ability to adapt to changing situations. Its Metal element adds sharpness, while hidden Water and Earth provide resourcefulness.
  • When Metal is unfavorable:
    When unfavorable, the Monkey may become cunning, manipulative, or inconsistent. It may lack focus or loyalty, preferring opportunism over commitment. In BaZi, the Monkey often brings dynamic shifts, which can be helpful or disruptive depending on the chart.

Element Interaction: 丙 Bing with 申 Shen Monkey

Bing 丙 sitting on Shen 申 (Geng 庚, Ren 壬, Wu 戊)

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

Compatibility: 申 Shen Monkey

  • 六合 (Six Harmonies) with Snake
  • 三合 (Three Harmonies) with Rat, Dragon, Monkey
  • 六冲 (Six Clashes) with Tiger

Year Pillar (年柱): 丙午 Bing Wu (Yang Fire Horse)

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: 丙 Bing Fire – The Sun

Bright sunlight that gives life and light.

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Fire is favorable:
    Inspiring, warm-hearted, honest, and charismatic. They naturally uplift others and shine in leadership or creative roles.
  • When Fire is unfavorable:
    Impulsive, arrogant, or restless. Can burn out quickly or overwhelm others with excessive intensity.

Earthly Branch: 午 Wu Horse

Hidden Stem (藏干)

  1. 丁 (Fire)
  2. 己 (Earth)

Favorable vs. Unfavorable Traits

  • When Fire is favorable:
    The Horse symbolizes freedom, vitality, and enthusiasm. It thrives on movement, independence, and adventure. When favorable, the Horse inspires optimism, energy, and resilience. Its Fire nature radiates passion, charisma, and the drive to pursue goals without fear.
  • When Fire is unfavorable:
    When unfavorable, the Horse can become restless, impulsive, and inconsistent. It may resist stability or commitment, preferring short-term excitement over long-term responsibility. In BaZi, the Horse’s Fire influence is powerful, but whether it supports or drains depends on the Day Master’s needs.

Element Interaction: 丙 Bing with 午 Wu Horse

Bing 丙 sitting on Wu 午 (Ding 丁, Ji 己)

  • Relationship:
    Same element (Fire) → Companion/Resource; Fire produces Earth → Draining
  • Outcome:
    Varied

Compatibility: 午 Wu Horse

  • 六合 (Six Harmonies) with Goat
  • 三合 (Three Harmonies) with Tiger, Horse, Dog
  • 六冲 (Six Clashes) with Rat

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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