Bazi Astrology Knowledge Base

All things sprout and are born, like a person just born in infancy, from nothing to being full of vitality. The Longevity place of a Yang stem = before Lin Guan, signifying solid foundation and a rising fortune.

The child grows and begins to wear a cap and tie up hair, like a young person entering society, well-dressed and high-spirited. All things begin to mature and gain dignity.

A person reaches prime years and takes office, beginning to receive a court stipend ("Lin Guan" = taking office). The five elements' energy reaches maturity, able to shoulder heavy responsibilities. Also called "Lu" (stipend).

Like a person reaching life's peak, as prosperous as an emperor. The five elements' energy reaches its zenith. Extremes reverse themselves - this is the turning point from extreme prosperity to decline.

Like a person receiving the essence of parents to form an embryo (zygote formation), all things gestating in the womb. A new life cycle begins, signifying gestation, planning, brewing, conception.

Like a fetus being nourished in the mother's womb, the last stage before birth. All things nurtured into form, awaiting birth. Signifies nurturing, cultivation, shelter, foundation-building.