日干
Day Master
Foundation
- Yourself
- Reference for the Ten Gods
- Center of strength judgment
In brief
The stem of the day you were born — the central character that stands for 'you' in the chart.
What is the Day Master?
The Day Master is the upper stem of the day pillar, the center of the eight characters that represents you. Its element (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and polarity are your essence, and the other seven characters all form Ten God relationships (Friend, Eating God, Direct Officer, and so on) relative to it. Strength and weakness are judged by whether this Day Master gains or loses support from its surroundings. So the first thing a reading asks is: what element is my Day Master?
How to read it
Know your Day Master's element, and you can see what supports you (Resource, Companion) and what drains you (Output, Wealth, Officer).
Frequently asked
- What is the Day Master (日干) in Bazi?
- The stem of the day you were born — the central character that stands for 'you' in the chart. The Day Master is the upper stem of the day pillar, the center of the eight characters that represents you. Its element (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and polarity are your essence, and the other seven characters all form Ten God relationships (Friend, Eating God, Direct Officer, and so on) relative to it. Strength and weakness are judged by whether this Day Master gains or loses support from its surroundings. So the first thing a reading asks is: what element is my Day Master?
- Why does the Day Master matter in a reading?
- Key points: Yourself, Reference for the Ten Gods, Center of strength judgment. Know your Day Master's element, and you can see what supports you (Resource, Companion) and what drains you (Output, Wealth, Officer).
Related concepts
See your Day Master’s strength and Useful God — from your birth date and time.
Read my Bazi chart →Bazi is a traditional East Asian study, offered here for reflection. Source: Based on standard Ziping Bazi (Zi Ping Zhen Quan, Di Tian Sui).