Ji Earth

Heavenly Stems

己、阴土

Definition

Ji Earth is the sixth of the Ten Heavenly Stems, belonging to Yin Earth, symbolizing fertile farmland that nourishes all things. People with Ji Earth as their Day Master possess inclusive and humble personalities, excel at nurturing others, and embody a spirit of service—like fertile soil fostering vitality—yet may also tend toward low self-esteem, timidity, and indecisiveness.

How to Find

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

Attributes

elementEarth

yinYangYin

seasonEnd of Each Season

directionCenter

colorBrown

Chart Meanings

Year Pillar：Ji Earth in the Year Pillar suggests ancestors possibly engaged in education or healthcare; the individual tends to be gentle and mild-tempered during childhood.

Month Pillar：Ji Earth in the Month Pillar indicates strong service orientation in career—suitable for professions in education, healthcare, and related fields.

Day Pillar：Ji Earth Day Master: gentle, inclusive, and caring toward others—but caution is needed against excessive self-sacrifice.

Hour Pillar：Ji Earth in the Hour Pillar signifies harmonious, filial children and widespread respect and affection in old age.

Combinations

Ji–Jia Combination— The combination of Ji Earth and Jia Wood represents the 'Upright Union', indicating integrity, honesty, and stable marital relationships.

Ji Earth Meets Bing Fire— Bing Fire generates Ji Earth—like sunlight warming fertile land, promoting growth of all things—indicating support from benefactors or mentors.

Ji Earth Meets Yi Wood— Yi Wood controls Ji Earth—as plants taking root in soil—moderate control fosters vibrant vitality.

Examples

Born on a Ji Chou Day: the Day Master Ji Earth sits on Chou Earth, resulting in strong Earth energy; such individuals are tolerant and patient.

Related Terms

wu-earth jia-wood bing-fire