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Ding Fire

Heavenly Stems
丁、阴火

Definition

Ding Fire is the fourth of the Ten Heavenly Stems, belonging to Yin Fire, symbolizing the flame of a lamp or flickering starlight. People with Ding Fire as their Day Master tend to be introverted and meticulous, possessing strong perceptiveness; like candlelight, they radiate warmth without scorching others, exhibit a spirit of deep inquiry, yet may also be prone to overthinking, sensitivity, and mental restlessness.

How to Find

Ding Fire is the fourth Heavenly Stem; in Bazi chart analysis, it is directly identified from the Heavenly Stem of the Day Pillar or any other pillar. A 'Ding Fire Day Master' refers to someone whose birth day’s Heavenly Stem is Ding.

Attributes

elementFire
yinYangYin
seasonSummer
directionSouth
colorPurple

Chart Meanings

Year Pillar：Ding Fire in the Year Pillar suggests ancestors possibly engaged in cultural or religious professions; the individual tends to be sensitive and perceptive during childhood.
Month Pillar：Ding Fire in the Month Pillar indicates strong investigative aptitude in career—suitable for technical, research-oriented, or analytical professions.
Day Pillar：Ding Fire Day Master: gentle, courteous, and inwardly rich in emotion and thought—but caution is advised against excessive sensitivity and suspicion.
Hour Pillar：Ding Fire in the Hour Pillar suggests intelligent and reserved offspring, and a spiritually fulfilling later life.

Combinations

Ding-Ren Combination— Ding Fire combines with Ren Water—a 'lewd and intimate' combination—indicating good interpersonal relationships but requiring vigilance against emotional entanglements.
Ding Fire Meets Jia— Jia Wood nourishes Ding Fire, analogous to adding oil to a lamp—thus strengthening and sustaining Ding Fire’s brightness.
Ding Fire Meets Gui— Gui Water controls Ding Fire, like rain extinguishing a candle—potentially causing career obstacles; resolution requires Jia Wood to neutralize the conflict for auspicious outcomes.

Examples

Born on a Ding-You Day: Ding Fire (Day Master) sits upon You Metal; Fire controls Metal, thus Ding Fire is moderated—indicating intelligence and skill in financial management.

Related Terms

bing-firegui-waterjia-wood