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Bing Fire

Heavenly Stems
丙、阳火

Definition

Bing Fire is the third of the Ten Heavenly Stems, belonging to Yang Fire, symbolizing the sun’s fire and universal illumination. People with Bing Fire as their Day Master are typically passionate, cheerful, upright, and warm-hearted—like the sun—radiating vitality and influence; however, they may also be impulsive, impatient, and overly assertive.

How to Find

Bing Fire is the third Heavenly Stem; in a Four Pillars (BaZi) chart, it is directly identified from the Heavenly Stem of the Day Pillar or any other pillar. A Bing Fire Day Master refers to someone whose Day Stem is Bing.

Attributes

elementFire
yinYangYang
seasonSummer
directionSouth
colorRed

Chart Meanings

Year Pillar：Bing Fire in the Year Pillar suggests ancestors may have served in the military or engaged in luminous, public-facing professions; the individual tends to be lively and energetic during childhood.
Month Pillar：Bing Fire in the Month Pillar indicates strong self-expression in career; suitable fields include performing arts, media, and communications.
Day Pillar：Bing Fire as Day Master signifies a warm, generous personality; however, one’s spouse may perceive the person as excessively extroverted.
Hour Pillar：Bing Fire in the Hour Pillar implies vivacious and cheerful children, and a rich, fulfilling life in old age.

Combinations

Bing-Xin Union— The union of Bing Fire and Xin Metal represents a 'commanding-control' combination, conferring dignity and authority; however, if transformed into Water, it causes a profound shift in temperament.
Bing Fire Meets Ren Water— Ren Water controls Bing Fire—like clouds obscuring the sun—leading to career obstacles; auspicious outcomes return only when sunlight re-emerges.
Bing Fire Enters Wu— Bing Fire attains its Prosperity Branch at Wu; radiance shines brilliantly, bringing career success—but excess may lead to self-consumption.

Examples

Born on a Bing-Yin day: Bing Fire sits on Yin Wood; Wood feeds Fire, giving Bing Fire abundant source energy—resulting in a passionate, creative personality.

Related Terms

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