Ten Gods / Shi Shen
The Ten Gods of BaZi
The Ten Gods are the most essential analytical tool in BaZi. They assign a “role” to each element in your chart based on its relationship to your Day Master (the element representing you). Through the Ten Gods, we can decode personality traits, relationship dynamics, career paths, and wealth patterns. Click any card below to explore each god in depth.
Bi Jian (Friend)
Independence, self-reliance, and fair competition. Represents friends, siblings, and peers.
Jie Cai (Rob Wealth)
Competitive drive, risk-taking, and bold ambition. Represents rivals, competitors, and romantic challengers.
Shi Shen (Eating God)
Gentle talent and creative expression. Represents artistry, fine dining, and a good life.
Shang Guan (Hurting Officer)
Rebellious genius and sharp expression. Represents technical expertise and avant-garde artistry.
Zheng Cai (Direct Wealth)
Steady, honest income through hard work. Represents salary, stability, and the spouse in a male chart.
Pian Cai (Indirect Wealth)
Windfall gains and social savvy. Represents investments, side income, and the father figure.
Zheng Guan (Direct Officer)
Legitimate authority and social standing. Represents career, discipline, and the spouse in a female chart.
Qi Sha (Seven Killings)
Intense pressure and warrior spirit. Represents power, courage, and high-stakes challenges.
Zheng Yin (Direct Seal)
Warm nurturing and academic blessings. Represents the mother, education, and mentors.
Pian Yin (Indirect Seal)
Unconventional wisdom and hidden talents. Represents metaphysics, alternative medicine, and niche expertise.