A Complete Guide to the Ten Gods in Bazi: Decoding the Deep Meanings of Core Destiny Symbols

The Ten Gods, core of Bazi Astrology, derive from the Five Elements’ Yin-Yang interactions between the Day Master and other stems/branches. These ten personified symbols reflect personality, family, career, and fate trends, not fixed omens. As a “navigation map,” they reveal potential traits—using Resource Stars for wisdom, Output for talent, Officer for structure, Wealth for resources, and Companion for support—letting us align with destiny and proactively shape a better life.

I. The Ten Gods: The "Human Relationship Code" in Bazi Astrology

As stated in San Ming Tong Hui (Comprehensive Guide to Three Lives): “The Ten Gods are the aliases of the Five Elements and the hub of fate’s operation”. As the core framework of Bazi (Eight Characters) astrology, the Ten Gods are ten personified “human relationship symbols” derived from the interactions between the Day Master (the Heavenly Stem of one’s birth date) and other stems/branches, based on the Five Elements’ generation-restriction relationships and Yin-Yang attributes. They are not mysterious omens but accurate reflections of one’s personality, family ties, career, wealth, and fate trends, following five core relationships:

Those that generate me: Resource Stars (Zheng Yin/Direct Resource, Pian Yin/Indirect Resource) – representing nourishment, protection, and wisdom

Those I generate: Output Stars (Shi Shen/Direct Output, Shang Guan/Indirect Output) – representing talent, creativity, and expressive desire

Those that restrict me: Officer Stars (Zheng Guan/Direct Officer, Qi Sha/Indirect Officer) – representing constraints, pressure, and competitiveness

Those I restrict: Wealth Stars (Zheng Cai/Direct Wealth, Pian Cai/Indirect Wealth) – representing material resources, opportunities, and social skills

Those similar to me: Companion Stars (Bi Jian/Companion, Jie Cai/Rob Wealth) – representing self, peers, and competitive relationships

II. Detailed Interpretation of the Ten Gods: Personality, Family Ties, and Career Mapping

(1) Resource Stars: Embodiments of Nourishment and Wisdom

Ten Gods	Core Attribute	Personality Traits	Family Representation	Suitable Career Fields
Zheng Yin (Direct Resource)	Yin-Yang Opposite Generation (Gentle and Beneficial)	Kind, steady, honor-oriented, knowledgeable, good at caring for others – the “warm backbone” of the group	Father’s mother (male), maternal grandfather (female)	Education, public service, academic research, medical care
Pian Yin (Indirect Resource/Owl God)	Yin-Yang Same Generation (Solitary and Specialized)	Highly intuitive, unique thinking, calculating, excels in niche fields – the “niche elite”	Maternal grandfather (male), mother (female)	Metaphysics, artistic creation, AI algorithms, niche academics

Note: When a Resource Star is a favorable god, it brings academic success and noble help; if an unfavorable god, it tends to manifest laziness, dependence, and lack of independent thinking.

(2) Output Stars: Carriers of Talent and Creativity

Ten Gods	Core Attribute	Personality Traits	Family Representation	Suitable Career Fields
Shi Shen (Direct Output)	Yin-Yang Same Generation (Gentle and Reserved)	Easygoing, kind, optimistic, flexible-minded, good at transforming talent into practical value – the “happy life enthusiast”	Daughter (female), juniors	Gourmet cooking, art design, cultural communication
Shang Guan (Indirect Output)	Yin-Yang Opposite Generation (Outgoing and Rebellious)	Talented, expressive, freedom-loving, dares to break conventions – the “source of inspiration”	Son (female), paternal grandmother (male)	Writing, design, performing arts, innovative technology

Note: “Shi Shen controlling Sha” is an auspicious pattern, indicating outstanding ability; “Shang Guan encountering Guan” requires caution, as it may attract disputes.

(3) Officer Stars: Symbols of Rules and Challenges

Ten Gods	Core Attribute	Personality Traits	Family Representation	Suitable Career Fields
Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)	Yin-Yang Opposite Restriction (Obedient and Courteous)	Upright, self-disciplined, responsible, rule-abiding, excellent organizational skills – the “reliable role model”	Husband (female), daughter (male)	Civil service, corporate management, legal compliance
Qi Sha (Indirect Officer)	Yin-Yang Same Restriction (Fierce and Unordered)	Quick-witted, brave, strong sense of competition, excels under pressure – the “wolfish challenger”	Son (male), maternal grandmother (female)	Military/police, entrepreneurship, sales, high-pressure industries

Note: When an Officer Star is a favorable god, it brings career promotion and power; mixed Guan and Sha may cause indecision and difficulty in choice-making.

(4) Wealth Stars: Reflections of Material and Opportunities

Ten Gods	Core Attribute	Personality Traits	Family Representation	Suitable Career Fields
Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)	Yin-Yang Opposite Restriction (Steady and Pragmatic)	Practical, rational, diligent, good at financial management, family-oriented – the “reliable steward”	Wife (male), father (female)	Accounting, financial planning, stable careers, industrial operations
Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)	Yin-Yang Same Restriction (Speculative and Opportunistic)	Generous, sociable, adept at seizing business opportunities – the “opportunist”	Father (male), mother-in-law (female)	Investment, business, live streaming, flexible business models

Note: “Wealth generating Officer” indicates ambition, but one must guard against excessive utilitarianism; excessive Wealth Stars may lead to greed and betrayal of righteousness.

(5) Companion Stars: Mirrors of Self and Peers

Ten Gods	Core Attribute	Personality Traits	Family Representation	Suitable Career Fields
Bi Jian (Companion)	Yin-Yang Same (Mutual Assistance)	Confident, independent, decisive, self-driven – the “doer”	Brothers, friends, peers	Entrepreneurship, collaborative projects, sports
Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)	Yin-Yang Opposite (Competition and Seizure)	Passionate, loyal, courageous, but impulsive – the “righteous hero”	Sisters, peers, competitors	Sales, public relations, competitive fields

Note: When a Companion Star is an unfavorable god, it may cause financial losses due to competition and interpersonal conflicts; when assisting the Day Master, it brings peer support and noble help.

III. Four Core Principles for Interpreting the Ten Gods (Practical Keys)

Favorable vs. Unfavorable First: The auspiciousness of the Ten Gods is not fixed – it depends on the strength of the Day Master. As a “favorable god,” it highlights positive traits; as an “unfavorable god,” it amplifies negative effects (e.g., Zheng Yin as unfavorable leads to laziness, Qi Sha as favorable brings courage).
Strength Determines Intensity: Strong Ten Gods manifest distinct traits (e.g., strong Qi Sha means great drive), while weak ones show faint characteristics (e.g., weak Resource Stars mean lack of protective awareness).
Five Elements Define Style: The same Ten God paired with different Five Elements has distinct styles – Water Qi Sha acts cautiously, Metal Qi Sha acts decisively; Earth Shi Shen is honest and pragmatic, Water Shi Shen is intelligent and agile.
Combinations Create Changes: Interactions between Ten Gods generate new traits, such as “Wealth generating Officer” (ambition), “Shi Shen controlling Sha” (ability), and “mixed Guan and Sha” (indecision).

IV. Conclusion: The Ten Gods Are a "Navigation Map," Not a "Verdict"

The Ten Gods in Bazi reveal potential traits and development trends, but not an unchangeable fate. As Di Tian Sui (Essence of Heaven and Earth) states: “The Five Elements thrive on circulation; imbalance leads to drawbacks”. By understanding the favorable/unfavorable nature and traits of the Ten Gods, we can act in harmony with fate – using Resource Stars to enhance wisdom, Output Stars to showcase talent, Officer Stars to build structure, Wealth Stars to gather resources, and Companion Stars to gain support. While following the laws of destiny, we can proactively shape a better life.

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