Wuxing Pai Reference Tables (五行派參考表)

Complete Foundational Reference for Systematic Analysis

📚 Complete Reference Library

This page contains all fundamental reference tables needed for Wuxing Pai BaZi analysis. These tables form the essential foundation for understanding Five Elements interactions, calculating monthly and hourly stems, and determining solar term boundaries.

Master these references before proceeding to analysis techniques.

本頁面包含五行派八字分析所需的全部基礎參考表。這些表格構成了理解五行互動、計算月令時辰天干以及確定節氣界限的基礎。

在進行分析技術之前，請先熟練掌握這些參考資料。

1. Ten Heavenly Stems (十天干)

Complete reference for all Heavenly Stems with Element and Yin-Yang properties.

StemPinyinElementYin/YangNatureMetaphor
甲JiǎWoodYangStrong woodForest trees, pillars
乙YǐWoodYinSoft woodFlowers, vines, grass
丙BǐngFireYangStrong fireSun, forge fire
丁DīngFireYinSoft fireCandle, lamp, stars
戊WùEarthYangStrong earthMountain, high ground
己JǐEarthYinSoft earthGarden soil, farmland
庚GēngMetalYangStrong metalSword, axe, steel
辛XīnMetalYinSoft metalJewelry, hairpin, gold
壬RénWaterYangStrong waterOcean, river, rain
癸GuǐWaterYinSoft waterDew, mist, spring
Quick Memory Aid:
  • 甲乙 = Wood (東方 East)
  • 丙丁 = Fire (南方 South)
  • 戊己 = Earth (中央 Center)
  • 庚辛 = Metal (西方 West)
  • 壬癸 = Water (北方 North)
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2. Twelve Earthly Branches (十二地支)

Complete reference with Element, Yin-Yang, Zodiac, and seasonal associations.

BranchPinyinElementYin/YangZodiacMonthSolar Term StartSeason Phase
子ZǐWaterYangRat11th大雪 (Dec 7)Midwinter
丑ChǒuEarthYinOx12th小寒 (Jan 6)Late winter
寅YínWoodYangTiger1st立春 (Feb 4)Early spring
卯MǎoWoodYinRabbit2nd驚蟄 (Mar 6)Midspring
辰ChénEarthYangDragon3rd清明 (Apr 5)Late spring
巳SìFireYinSnake4th立夏 (May 6)Early summer
午WǔFireYangHorse5th芒種 (Jun 6)Midsummer
未WèiEarthYinGoat6th小暑 (Jul 7)Late summer
申ShēnMetalYangMonkey7th立秋 (Aug 8)Early autumn
酉YǒuMetalYinRooster8th白露 (Sep 8)Mid-autumn
戌XūEarthYangDog9th寒露 (Oct 8)Late autumn
亥HàiWaterYinPig10th立冬 (Nov 7)Early winter
Seasonal Qi Dominance:
  • Wood Season: 寅卯辰 (Spring months - February, March, April)
  • Fire Season: 巳午未 (Summer months - May, June, July)
  • Metal Season: 申酉戌 (Autumn months - August, September, October)
  • Water Season: 亥子丑 (Winter months - November, December, January)
  • Earth Transitions: 辰戌丑未 (Last month of each season)
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3. Five Elements Cycles (五行生剋)

Generation Cycle (相生)

Mutual Production

Wood → Fire → Earth → Metal → Water → Wood
木生火 火生土 土生金 金生水 水生木

  • Wood generates Fire (木生火): Wood burns to create fire
  • Fire generates Earth (火生土): Fire ash becomes earth
  • Earth generates Metal (土生金): Earth ore produces metal
  • Metal generates Water (金生水): Metal surface condenses water
  • Water generates Wood (水生木): Water nourishes wood growth

Conquest Cycle (相剋)

Mutual Conquest

Wood → Earth → Water → Fire → Metal → Wood
木剋土 土剋水 水剋火 火剋金 金剋木

  • Wood conquers Earth (木剋土): Tree roots break through soil
  • Earth conquers Water (土剋水): Earth dams and absorbs water
  • Water conquers Fire (水剋火): Water extinguishes fire
  • Fire conquers Metal (火剋金): Fire melts metal
  • Metal conquers Wood (金剋木): Metal blade cuts wood
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4. Heavenly Stem Combinations (天干五合)

The five fundamental Heavenly Stem combinations with classical character interpretations and encounter effects.

CombinationNameElements CombinedWuxing Pai Doctrine
甲己合Jiǎ-Jǐ HéYang Wood + Yin Earth合不化 - Combine but do NOT transform
乙庚合Yǐ-Gēng HéYin Wood + Yang MetalBoth elements neutralize/disappear
丙辛合Bǐng-Xīn HéYang Fire + Yin MetalNo transformation into other element
丁壬合Dīng-Rén HéYin Fire + Yang WaterElements cease to function
戊癸合Wù-Guǐ HéYang Earth + Yin WaterLinked combinations possible

🚫 Critical Wuxing Pai Doctrine: 合不化 (Combine but NOT Transform)

Traditional schools teach "合化" (combination transforms into another element):

  • 甲己合化土 (Jiǎ-Jǐ transforms to Earth) ❌ WRONG
  • 乙庚合化金 (Yǐ-Gēng transforms to Metal) ❌ WRONG
  • 丙辛合化水 (Bǐng-Xīn transforms to Water) ❌ WRONG
  • 丁壬合化木 (Dīng-Rén transforms to Wood) ❌ WRONG
  • 戊癸合化火 (Wù-Guǐ transforms to Fire) ❌ WRONG

Wuxing Pai Position: When elements combine, they neutralize and disappear —they do NOT transform into a new element. This is a fundamental distinction from traditional Bazi.

Linked Combination Effect: When one element enters the chart and combines with another, all instances of that element participate. Example: Chart has 甲甲己 (two 甲, one 己). New 己 enters → Both 甲 elements combine with the two 己. Result: All Wood on Heavenly Stem layer neutralized.

📚 Priority of Combinations in Zhong Rongyi's Methodology

Zhong Rongyi's Five Elements School places the highest analytical priority on combinations (合) among the three core interactions (Combination, Generation, Overcoming). In his system, combinations are not just one of several factors—they are the primary lens through which the Bazi chart is interpreted.

This approach streamlines analysis and focuses on the most impactful interactions, allowing for clearer and more actionable insights. Practitioners are encouraged to always assess combinations first before considering other interactions.

Classical Character Interpretations & Encounter Effects

1. 甲己合化土 — Central Righteousness (中正之合)

Character: The Union of Central Righteousness. Primarily manifests in being law-abiding, trustworthy, and valuing righteousness. However, if the chart lacks other Earth elements and carries Seven Killings (七殺), this combination instead reveals lack of sentiment, scheming nature, shamelessness, and fierce temperament.

Classical Quote: "主安分守己，重信講義" (Embodies contentment with one's station, values trust and righteousness)

主要體現在安分守己，重信講義這方面。若命局無其他土出現，又帶有七殺，那麼就具有缺乏情義，詭計多端，而且不知廉恥，性格剛烈等特點。

Day MasterEncounters ElementResult (Classical Interpretation)
甲日干合己
(Jiǎ Day Master combines with Jǐ)		乙木 (Yǐ Wood)妻財暗損 (Wife and wealth secretly damaged)
丁火 (Dīng Fire)衣禄成空 (Clothing and sustenance become empty)
辛金 (Xīn Metal)貴顯高門 (Noble display, high family status)
戊土 (Wù Earth)家殷大富 (Family prosperous and greatly wealthy)
癸水 (Guǐ Water)平生發福 (Lifelong fortune and blessings)
庚金 (Gēng Metal)家徒四壁 (Home with only four walls — poverty)
丙火 (Bǐng Fire)祿享千鐘 (Enjoy salary of thousand measures — great wealth)
己日干合甲
(Jǐ Day Master combines with Jiǎ)		丁火 (Dīng Fire)受他人凌辱 (Suffer humiliation from others)
乙木 (Yǐ Wood)自己遭遇 (Self encounters misfortune)
辛金 (Xīn Metal)家殷巨富 (Family immensely prosperous and wealthy)
庚金 (Gēng Metal)孤寒白屋 (Lonely, cold, bare dwelling — poverty)
癸水 (Guǐ Water)官職遷榮 (Official position promoted with honor)
2. 乙庚合化金 — Benevolence and Righteousness (仁義之合)

Character: The Union of Benevolence and Righteousness. Manifests as combining firmness with gentleness, valuing benevolence and upholding righteousness. However, if there is Partial Officer (偏官) or sitting on death/extinction positions or other weak luck periods, this reverses to stubbornness, light on benevolence and scarce in righteousness.

Classical Quote: "刚柔兼備，重仁守義" (Balances firmness and softness, values benevolence and guards righteousness)

主要體現在剛柔兼備，重仁守義這方面。若有偏官或者坐死絕等弱運者，反而是固執己見，輕仁寡義的性格。

Day MasterEncounters ElementResult (Classical Interpretation)
乙日干合庚
(Yǐ Day Master combines with Gēng)		丙火 (Bǐng Fire)行動遲緩，困苦艱難，不順利 (Slow actions, hardship and difficulty, unfavorable)
癸水 (Guǐ Water)興盛顯達 (Prosperity and prominence)
丁火 (Dīng Fire)似春花之笑日 (Like spring flowers smiling at the sun — joy and beauty)
己土 (Jǐ Earth)金玉滿堂 (Hall filled with gold and jade — great wealth)
辛金 (Xīn Metal)就像是秋草遇霜 (Like autumn grass meeting frost — withering, decline)
甲木 (Jiǎ Wood)麻麥盈倉 (Grain storage overflowing — agricultural abundance)
庚日干合乙
(Gēng Day Master combines with Yǐ)		辛金 (Xīn Metal)遭受損失 (Suffer losses)
丙火 (Bǐng Fire)煎熬，折磨 (Torment, suffering)
丁火 (Dīng Fire)就像蛟龍得雲雨一樣 (Like a dragon obtaining clouds and rain — great success)
癸水 (Guǐ Water)漂泊 遊蕩 無依無靠 (Drifting, wandering, without support)
壬水 (Rén Water)財與官祿增遷 (Wealth and official position increase and advance)
戊土 (Wù Earth)不成巨富，遇到壬水相助才能永保長年 (Cannot become extremely wealthy unless aided by Rén Water for longevity)
3. 丙辛合化水 — Majestic Authority (威嚴之合)

Character: The Union of Majestic Authority. Manifests in dignified appearance and superior intelligence. However, if carrying Seven Killings or sitting on death/extinction positions, this reverses to cruel and merciless nature, eccentric and unsociable. For female charts encountering Branch clashes with this Water combination, manifests as sensuality and indulgence.

Classical Quote: "儀表威嚴，智力優秀" (Dignified bearing, excellent intelligence)

主要體現在儀表威嚴，智力優秀的方面。若帶有七殺或坐死絕者，那麼反而性酷無情，怪癖寡合。女命逢支沖，合化之水，主要體現是性感縱欲。

Day MasterEncounters ElementResult (Classical Interpretation)
丙日干合辛
(Bǐng Day Master combines with Xīn)		戊土 (Wù Earth)威名遠播 (Reputation spreads far and wide)
乙木 (Yǐ Wood)官爵遷榮 (Official title promoted with honor)
癸水己土 (Guǐ Water + Jǐ Earth)家門顯赫 (Family gate glorious — prestigious lineage)
壬水辰土 (Rén Water + Chén Earth)災禍失敗 (Disaster and failure)
辛日干合丙
(Xīn Day Master combines with Bǐng)		戊土庚金 (Wù Earth + Gēng Metal)功名 (Achievement and fame)
4. 丁壬合化木 — Benevolence and Longevity (仁壽之合)

Character: The Union of Benevolence and Longevity. Manifests as kind-hearted and long-lived. However, for female charts, if Water is excessive and drains Wood, this becomes the Union of Lustful Desire. If sitting on death/extinction positions, indicates ruin through wine and sex.

Classical Quote: "心地仁慈，長命多壽" (Benevolent heart, long life and longevity)

主要體現在心地仁慈，長命多壽的方面。婦命若命局水過旺洩木，則就是淫欲之合。若坐死絕者，有酒色破家的跡象。

Day MasterEncounters ElementResult (Classical Interpretation)
丁日干合壬
(Dīng Day Master combines with Rén)		丙火 (Bǐng Fire)年年平安順心 (Year after year peace and contentment)
辛金 (Xīn Metal)一進門就生活悠閒，富貴雙全 (Upon entering the door, leisurely life, wealth and nobility both complete)
戊土 (Wù Earth)用技術消磨時光 (Using skills to pass time — craftsman's life)
癸水 (Guǐ Water)生涯寂寞 (Life of loneliness)
乙木重重 (Multiple Yǐ Wood)財與官祿沒有一個能實現 (Neither wealth nor official position can be realized)
庚金重重 (Multiple Gēng Metal)功名是一件遙不可及的事情 (Fame and achievement are distant and unattainable)
甲臨辰 (Jiǎ with Chén)祿封雙美 (Salary and fief both excellent)
己共酉 (Jǐ with Yǒu)祿封雙美 (Salary and fief both excellent)
壬日干合丁
(Rén Day Master combines with Dīng)		甲木 (Jiǎ Wood)多遭僕馬 (Troubled by servants and horses — management difficulties)
辛金 (Xīn Metal)廣置田莊 (Extensively acquire farmland and estates)
丙火 (Bǐng Fire)英雄豪傑 (Hero and outstanding talent)
癸水 (Guǐ Water)辛苦經商 (Hardship in commerce)
己土 (Jǐ Earth)佩戴官印，乘坐馬車，正所謂富而又貴者也 (Wearing official seal, riding in carriage — truly wealthy and noble)
戊土 (Wù Earth)漂泊不定，落魄 (Drifting unstably, down and out)
庚金 (Gēng Metal)等到頭髮都白了，什麼事情也沒有幹成 (Wait until hair turns white, nothing accomplished)
乙木 (Yǐ Wood)青年不遇 (Youth without fortune or opportunity)
5. 戊癸合化火 — Merciless Union (無情之合)

Character: The Merciless Union. Primarily manifests in handsome appearance but shallow sentiment and scarce righteousness. Men often hold a playful, cynical attitude toward the world, while women often marry handsome husbands.

Classical Quote: "相貌俊秀，薄情乏義" (Handsome appearance, shallow sentiment and scarce righteousness)

主要講的是相貌俊秀，薄情乏義的方面，男多抱玩世之心，女的則多嫁俊夫。

Day MasterEncounters ElementResult (Classical Interpretation)
戊日干合癸
(Wù Day Master combines with Guǐ)		乙木 (Yǐ Wood)終能顯達 (Eventually attain prominence and high status in officialdom)
壬水 (Rén Water)獨自豐隆 (Alone prosperous and grand)
丙火 (Bǐng Fire)難以尋找福祿 (Difficult to find fortune and blessings)
庚金 (Gēng Metal)易見亨通 (Easily see smooth progress)
己土 (Jǐ Earth)妻子有損 (Wife suffers damage or loss)
辛金 (Xīn Metal)謀略為拙 (Strategies are clumsy — poor planning)
癸日干合戊
(Guǐ Day Master combines with Wù)		丙辛 (Bǐng + Xīn)一世多成多敗，起起伏伏 (Lifetime of many successes and failures, ups and downs)
甲己 (Jiǎ + Jǐ)歷年勞心勞力，辛苦萬分 (Years of mental and physical toil, extremely arduous)
丁火 (Dīng Fire)倉庫豐肥，積累厚實 (Storehouses full and abundant, thick accumulation)
庚金 (Gēng Metal)田財殷實 (Land and wealth substantial)
乙木 (Yǐ Wood)官爵陸榮 (Official titles successively honored)
壬水 (Rén Water)財祿兩全 (Wealth and salary both complete)
辛金 (Xīn Metal)財源得失 (Financial sources gained and lost)
己土 (Jǐ Earth)仕途蹭蹬 (Official career stumbles and frustrations)

🎓 Understanding Combination Conditions (合化條件)

Traditional Combination-Transformation Doctrine (Wuxing Pai REJECTS):

Classical texts state that for Heavenly Stems to transform (化), they must meet strict conditions:

  • Day Stem must be one of the combining pair
  • Month Stem or Hour Stem must be the other combining element
  • Month Branch must be of the SAME element as the transformation result
  • Example: 甲日干 + 己月干 combining, Month Branch must be 辰戌丑未 (Earth) for transformation to succeed

Wuxing Pai Position: 合而不化 — Combinations do NOT transform. They simply neutralize both elements. The classical transformation doctrine is REJECTED as unnecessarily complex and empirically unverifiable.

首先，干支化合，有合化與只合不化之別。天干合化與否，須以日干為主，緊臨月干或時干為合，且月支須為合化之同一五行方論合化。

五行派立場： 合而不化 — 組合不轉化。它們只是中和兩種元素。經典的轉化學說被拒絕為不必要的複雜和經驗上無法驗證。

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5. Earthly Branch Combinations (地支六合)

The six fundamental Earthly Branch combinations.

CombinationElements CombinedSeason AssociationNature
子丑合Yang Water + Yin EarthWinter → Spring transitionYin embracing Yang
寅亥合Yang Wood + Yin WaterSpring vitalityWater nourishing Wood
卯戌合Yin Wood + Yang EarthSpring → SummerWood rooting in Earth
辰酉合Yang Earth + Yin MetalAutumn harvestEarth bearing Metal
巳申合Yin Fire + Yang MetalSummer → AutumnFire tempering Metal
午未合Yang Fire + Yin EarthSummer peakFire generating Earth
Neutralization Rules (Same as Heavenly Stems):
  • Combined elements disappear from the chart
  • Do NOT transform into new element
  • Linked combinations operate (one element can neutralize multiple instances)
  • When Earthly Branch combines, its element ceases to function in Five Elements flow

Example of Branch Combination Impact: Natal Chart: Day Branch 子 (Rat, Yang Water). Year enters: 丑 (Ox, Yin Earth). Result: 子丑合 → Day Master's Earthly Branch support neutralized. Effect: If Day Master was relying on 子 for Water element support, that support now gone .

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6. Five Tiger Method Complete (五虎遁月)

Used to calculate the Heavenly Stem of a month based on the year's Heavenly Stem.

Mnemonic Verse

甲己之年丙作首 (Jiǎ-Jǐ year starts with Bǐng)
乙庚之歲戊為頭 (Yǐ-Gēng year starts with Wù)
丙辛必定尋庚起 (Bǐng-Xīn year starts with Gēng)
丁壬壬位順行流 (Dīng-Rén year starts with Rén)
戊癸之年何方發 (Wù-Guǐ year starts where?)
甲寅之上好追求 (Look for Jiǎ-Yín to begin)

Year Stem寅 (1st)卯 (2nd)辰 (3rd)巳 (4th)午 (5th)未 (6th)申 (7th)酉 (8th)戌 (9th)亥 (10th)子 (11th)丑 (12th)
甲 or 己丙寅丁卯戊辰己巳庚午辛未壬申癸酉甲戌乙亥丙子丁丑
乙 or 庚戊寅己卯庚辰辛巳壬午癸未甲申乙酉丙戌丁亥戊子己丑
丙 or 辛庚寅辛卯壬辰癸巳甲午乙未丙申丁酉戊戌己亥庚子辛丑
丁 or 壬壬寅癸卯甲辰乙巳丙午丁未戊申己酉庚戌辛亥壬子癸丑
戊 or 癸甲寅乙卯丙辰丁巳戊午己未庚申辛酉壬戌癸亥甲子乙丑
Application Example:
  • Year Stem: 丁 (Dīng Fire)
  • Current Month: 午月 (5th month, Horse)
  • Look up: 丁 or 壬 row, 午 column
  • Result: 丙午 (Bǐng Fire Stem + Wǔ Fire Branch)
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7. Five Rat Method Complete (五鼠遁時)

Used to calculate the Heavenly Stem of an hour based on the day's Heavenly Stem.

Mnemonic Verse

甲己還加甲 (Jiǎ-Jǐ day adds Jiǎ)
乙庚丙作初 (Yǐ-Gēng day starts with Bǐng)
丙辛從戊起 (Bǐng-Xīn day starts with Wù)
丁壬庚子居 (Dīng-Rén day starts with Gēng)
戊癸何方發 (Wù-Guǐ day starts where?)
壬子是真途 (Rén-Zǐ is the true path)

Day Stem子時丑時寅時卯時辰時巳時午時未時申時酉時戌時亥時
甲 or 己甲子乙丑丙寅丁卯戊辰己巳庚午辛未壬申癸酉甲戌乙亥
乙 or 庚丙子丁丑戊寅己卯庚辰辛巳壬午癸未甲申乙酉丙戌丁亥
丙 or 辛戊子己丑庚寅辛卯壬辰癸巳甲午乙未丙申丁酉戊戌己亥
丁 or 壬庚子辛丑壬寅癸卯甲辰乙巳丙午丁未戊申己酉庚戌辛亥
戊 or 癸壬子癸丑甲寅乙卯丙辰丁巳戊午己未庚申辛酉壬戌癸亥
Hour Time Ranges (True Solar Time):
  • 子時 (Zǐ): 23:00-01:00 | 丑時 (Chǒu): 01:00-03:00
  • 寅時 (Yín): 03:00-05:00 | 卯時 (Mǎo): 05:00-07:00
  • 辰時 (Chén): 07:00-09:00 | 巳時 (Sì): 09:00-11:00
  • 午時 (Wǔ): 11:00-13:00 | 未時 (Wèi): 13:00-15:00
  • 申時 (Shēn): 15:00-17:00 | 酉時 (Yǒu): 17:00-19:00
  • 戌時 (Xū): 19:00-21:00 | 亥時 (Hài): 21:00-23:00

Critical Note: Always use True Solar Time (真太陽時), not clock time, when determining hour pillar.

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8. Twenty-Four Solar Terms (二十四節氣)

Complete list with approximate Gregorian dates (varies by ±1-2 days annually).

Term #ChinesePinyinApprox. DateSeasonSignificance
1立春LìchūnFeb 4Spring begins寅月 starts (1st month)
2雨水YǔshuǐFeb 19SpringRain increases
3驚蟄JīngzhéMar 6Spring卯月 starts (2nd month)
4春分ChūnfēnMar 21SpringSpring equinox
5清明QīngmíngApr 5Spring辰月 starts (3rd month)
6穀雨GǔyǔApr 20SpringGrain rain
7立夏LìxiàMay 6Summer begins巳月 starts (4th month)
8小滿XiǎomǎnMay 21SummerGrain filling
9芒種MángzhòngJun 6Summer午月 starts (5th month)
10夏至XiàzhìJun 21SummerSummer solstice
11小暑XiǎoshǔJul 7Summer未月 starts (6th month)
12大暑DàshǔJul 23SummerGreat heat
13立秋LìqiūAug 8Autumn begins申月 starts (7th month)
14處暑ChǔshǔAug 23AutumnHeat ends
15白露BáilùSep 8Autumn酉月 starts (8th month)
16秋分QiūfēnSep 23AutumnAutumn equinox
17寒露HánlùOct 8Autumn戌月 starts (9th month)
18霜降ShuāngjiàngOct 23AutumnFrost descends
19立冬LìdōngNov 7Winter begins亥月 starts (10th month)
20小雪XiǎoxuěNov 22WinterLight snow
21大雪DàxuěDec 7Winter子月 starts (11th month)
22冬至DōngzhìDec 22WinterWinter solstice
23小寒XiǎohánJan 6Winter丑月 starts (12th month)
24大寒DàhánJan 20WinterGreat cold

Key Principles

  • Jie (節) terms mark the beginning of new months for Bazi purposes
  • Lunar calendar leap months are completely ignored in Wuxing Pai
  • Month boundaries follow solar terms, not lunar dates
  • Always check precise solar term time (hour and minute) for births near boundaries
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