Four Pillars of Destiny · 四柱
Bazi Structures (格局)
The structure (格局) is the governing pattern of a Four Pillars chart — the dominant star around which the chart organizes, and the strongest single clue to a person’s calling and character. Each structure is named for the Ten God that sets it.
正官格Direct Officer Structure· Authority
An upright structure of officialdom that values rules and responsibility.
食神格Eating God Structure· Talent
A structure that unfolds talent with ease and enjoys material comfort.
偏官格Seven Killings Structure· Authority
Strong drive and command — a structure that turns pressure into force.
正財格Direct Wealth Structure· Stable
A structure of stable wealth built through honest effort.
偏財格Indirect Wealth Structure· Dynamic
A structure of active wealth — earning big and spending big.
正印格Direct Resource Structure· Stable
A structure protected by learning and goodwill.
偏印格Indirect Resource Structure· Talent
An original, specialized structure that digs one deep well.
傷官格Hurting Officer Structure· Talent
A structure of shining talent and free expression.
Curious which structure governs your own chart?
Read my Bazi chart →Bazi and its structures are a traditional East Asian study, offered here for reflection.