比肩
比肩（同性）
Independent and opinionated Strong self-esteem, refuses to yield Loyal, values friendship
Same element and polarity as the Day Master, e.g., a Jia Day Master meeting Jia again. Symbolizes: siblings, friends, peers, partners, competitors, the self.
劫财
劫财（异性）
Strongly competitive, loves the spotlight Bold and daring Generous, spends freely
Same element but opposite polarity as the Day Master, e.g., a Jia Day Master meeting Yi. Symbolizes: opposite-sex siblings, friends with a competitive undertone, taking by force, partners who cooperate yet compete.
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Thực Thương (Sinh Ra Ta) 食神
食神（同性）
Gentle and elegant, blessed Multi-talented, knows how to live Gentle and considerate, popular
Generated by the Day Master with the same polarity, e.g., a Jia Wood Day Master generating Bing Fire. Symbolizes: talent, appetite, fortune, the Eating God, artistic expression, children, reputation, making money.
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Thực Thương (Sinh Ra Ta) 伤官
伤官（异性）
Brilliant, talent surpassing others Eloquent and articulate Rebellious, won't be managed
Generated by the Day Master with opposite polarity, e.g., a Jia Wood Day Master generating Ding Fire. Symbolizes: immense talent but proud, skill, eloquence, innovative breakthroughs, rebellion, dissatisfaction with authority.
偏财
偏财（同性）
Generous and sociable Spends freely, not stingy Clever at making money
Overcome by the Day Master with the same polarity, e.g., a Jia Wood Day Master overcoming Wu Earth. Symbolizes: windfall, unexpected wealth, side income, non-fixed income, investment, stocks, gambling, the father, in men's charts the lover/mistress.
正财
正财（异性）
Hardworking, grounded, frugal Honest and trustworthy, responsible Family-loving, devoted to wife
Overcome by the Day Master with opposite polarity, e.g., a Jia Wood Day Master overcoming Ji Earth. Symbolizes: stable salary, fixed income, diligence leading to wealth, frugal household management, in men's charts the wife, principal spouse, formal partner.
七杀
七杀（同性，偏官）
Stern and decisive, courageous Vigorous and authoritative Strong-willed, won't yield
Overcomes the Day Master with the same polarity, e.g., a Jia Wood Day Master overcome by Geng Metal. Symbolizes: authority, pressure, control, martial roles, violence, accidental disasters, in women's charts the lover/secondary husband/romance.
正官
正官（异性）
Upright and proper, follows rules Responsible and trustworthy Law-abiding, respects authority
Overcomes the Day Master with opposite polarity, e.g., a Jia Wood Day Master overcome by Xin Metal. Symbolizes: legitimate authority, formal employment, leaders, rules and systems, the husband (in women's charts Zheng Guan = husband), reputation, status.
偏印
偏印（同性）
Thinks uniquely, different from others Loves esoteric and metaphysical subjects Introverted, sensitive, deep
Generates the Day Master with the same polarity, e.g., a Jia Wood Day Master generated by Ren Water. Also called "Xiao Shen" (the Owl that seizes food). Symbolizes: stepmothers, side learning, metaphysical arts, non-mainstream studies, non-traditional elder support.
正印
正印（异性）
Kind and compassionate Values education and learning Respects elders, filial
Generates the Day Master with opposite polarity, e.g., a Jia Wood Day Master generated by Gui Water. Symbolizes: birth mother, true-match elders, formal credentials and diplomas, study and exams, benefactor protection, charity, religious faith.