BaZi Calculator: Four Pillars of Destiny Chart for 18 August 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

甲 Jia
Liver, Gall Bladder

Hour Heavenly Stem is 甲 Jia Yang Wood represents Liver, Gall Bladder

木 Bi-jian

甲 Jia
Liver, Gall Bladder

Day Heavenly Stem is 甲 Jia Yang Wood represents Liver, Gall Bladder

木 Wood

丙 Bing
Heart, Blood, Small Intestines

Month Heavenly Stem is 丙 Bing Yang Fire represents Heart, Blood, Small Intestines

火 Shi-shen

丙 Bing
Heart, Blood, Small Intestines

Year Heavenly Stem is 丙 Bing Yang Fire represents Heart, Blood, Small Intestines

火 Shi-shen

子 Zi (Rat)
Kidney, Bladder

水

Zheng-yin

子 Zi (Rat)
Kidney, Bladder

水

Zheng-yin

申 Shen (Monkey)
Lung, Large Intestines

Month Earthly branch Shen(Monkey), Yang(Metal)

金

Qi-sha

水

Pian-yin

土

Pian-cai

午 Wu (Horse)
Heart, Blood, Small Intestines

Year Earthly branch Wu(Horse), Yin(Fire)

火

Shang-guan

土

Zheng-cai

年时沖
年日沖

Early Childhood Period (童限 Tong Xian), Age 1 to 7

1 2026 Age 1 in 2026 in Early Childhood Before DaYun (10-Year Luck Pillar 童限 Tong Xian)	2 2027 Age 2 in 2027 in Early Childhood Before DaYun (10-Year Luck Pillar 童限 Tong Xian)	3 2028 Age 3 in 2028 in Early Childhood Before DaYun (10-Year Luck Pillar 童限 Tong Xian)	4 2029 Age 4 in 2029 in Early Childhood Before DaYun (10-Year Luck Pillar 童限 Tong Xian)	5 2030 Age 5 in 2030 in Early Childhood Before DaYun (10-Year Luck Pillar 童限 Tong Xian)	6 2031 Age 6 in 2031 in Early Childhood Before DaYun (10-Year Luck Pillar 童限 Tong Xian)	7 2032 Age 7 in 2032 in Early Childhood Before DaYun (10-Year Luck Pillar 童限 Tong Xian)
丙 Bing Yang Fire 火午 Wu (Horse) Yin Fire 火土	丁 Ding Yin Fire 火未 Wei (Ram) Yin Earth 土火木	戊 Wu Yang Earth 土申 Shen (Monkey) Yang Metal 金水土	己 Ji Yin Earth 土酉 You (Rooster) Yin Metal 金	庚 Geng Yang Metal 金戌 Xu (Dog) Yang Earth 土金火	辛 Xin Yin Metal 金亥 Hai (Pig) Yang Water 水木	壬 Ren Yang Water 水子 Zi (Rat) Yin Water 水

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.

💡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.
👉 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.
🧠 This distinction is crucial when analyzing annual influences. Always align your year-by-year breakdown with the Solar calendar, not the Western calendar.
🗓️ 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

2033 – 2042

丁 Ding

Yin Fire

Heart, Blood, Small Intestines

火

酉 You (Rooster)

Yin Metal

Lung, Large Intestines

金

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

18 2043

2043 – 2052

戊 Wu

Yang Earth

Spleen, Stomach

土

戌 Xu (Dog)

Yang Earth

Spleen, Stomach

土

金

火

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

28 2053

2053 – 2062

己 Ji

Yin Earth

Spleen, Stomach

土

亥 Hai (Pig)

Yang Water

Kidney, Bladder

水

木

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

38 2063

2063 – 2072

庚 Geng

Yang Metal

Lung, Large Intestines

金

子 Zi (Rat)

Yin Water

Kidney, Bladder

水

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

48 2073

2073 – 2082

辛 Xin

Yin Metal

Lung, Large Intestines

金

丑 Chou (Ox)

Yin Earth

Spleen, Stomach

土

水

金

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

58 2083

2083 – 2092

壬 Ren

Yang Water

Kidney, Bladder

水

寅 Yin (Tiger)

Yang Wood

Liver, Gall Bladder

木

火

土

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

68 2093

2093 – 2102

癸 Gui

Yin Water

Kidney, Bladder

水

卯 Mao (Rabbit)

Yin Wood

Liver, Gall Bladder

木

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

78 2103

2103 – 2112

甲 Jia

Yang Wood

Liver, Gall Bladder

木

辰 Chen (Dragon)

Yang Earth

Spleen, Stomach

土

木

水

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

88 2113

2113 – 2122

乙 Yi

Yin Wood

Liver, Gall Bladder

木

巳 Si (Snake)

Yang Fire

Heart, Blood, Small Intestines

火

土

金

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

98 2123

2123 – 2132

丙 Bing

Yang Fire

Heart, Blood, Small Intestines

火

午 Wu (Horse)

Yin Fire

Heart, Blood, Small Intestines

火

土

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)

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)

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)

庚 (Metal)
壬 (Water)
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)

丁 (Fire)
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.

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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

Early Childhood Period (童限 Tong Xian), Age 1 to 7

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

When each DaYun 10-Year Luck Pillar Starts

1st Luck Pillar (2033–2042): 丁酉 (Ding You) Starting Age 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heavenly Stem: 甲 Jia Wood – The Big Tree

Strong trees reaching for the sky, upright and enduring.

Earthly Branch: 子 Zi Rat

Element Interaction: 甲 Jia with 子 Zi Rat

Compatibility: 子 Zi Rat

Day Pillar (日柱): 甲子 Jia Zi (Yang Wood Rat)

Heavenly Stem: 甲 Jia Wood – The Big Tree

Strong trees reaching for the sky, upright and enduring.

Earthly Branch: 子 Zi Rat

Element Interaction: 甲 Jia with 子 Zi Rat

Compatibility: 子 Zi Rat

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

Heavenly Stem: 丙 Bing Fire – The Sun

Bright sunlight that gives life and light.

Earthly Branch: 申 Shen Monkey

Element Interaction: 丙 Bing with 申 Shen Monkey

Compatibility: 申 Shen Monkey

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

Heavenly Stem: 丙 Bing Fire – The Sun

Bright sunlight that gives life and light.

Earthly Branch: 午 Wu Horse

Element Interaction: 丙 Bing with 午 Wu Horse

Compatibility: 午 Wu Horse

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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