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Jia Wood

Heavenly Stems
甲、阳木

Definition

Jia Wood is the first of the Ten Heavenly Stems, belonging to Yang Wood, symbolizing towering trees and pillar-like talents. People with Jia Wood as their Day Master possess upright, resolute, and responsible personalities—like tall, upward-reaching trees—with natural leadership abilities; however, they may also tend toward stubbornness and inflexibility.

How to Find

Jia Wood is the first Heavenly Stem; in a Four Pillars of Destiny chart, it is directly identified from the Heavenly Stem of the Day Pillar or any other pillar. A Jia Wood Day Master refers to someone whose birth day’s Heavenly Stem is Jia.

Attributes

elementWood
yinYangYang
seasonSpring
directionEast
colorAzure

Chart Meanings

Year Pillar：Jia Wood in the Year Pillar suggests ancestors possibly engaged in government service or forestry; the native tends to be upright and principled during youth.
Month Pillar：Jia Wood in the Month Pillar indicates strong leadership aptitude in career—suitable for managerial roles—but caution is advised against excessive rigidity.
Day Pillar：Jia Wood as Day Master signifies an upright, responsible personality; however, one’s spouse may perceive the native as overly serious.
Hour Pillar：Jia Wood in the Hour Pillar implies accomplished children and respect from others in old age.

Combinations

Jia-ji Combination

The combination of Jia Wood and Ji Earth represents a balanced, righteous union, indicating sincerity, integrity, and harmonious marriage.

Jia Wood Meets Geng

Geng Metal controls Jia Wood—like an axe pruning branches: Jia Wood requires Geng to become a pillar of society, yet excess Geng damages Jia.

Jia Wood in Yin

Jia Wood attains its Prosperity (Lu) in Yin; thus, the native is robust and vigorous, achieving career success.

Examples

Born on a Jia Zi day: the Day Master Jia Wood sits on Zi Water; Water nourishes Wood, giving the Day Master solid roots and abundant vitality—indicating kindness and strong personal conviction.

Related Terms

View all Heavenly Stems terms
Yi WoodGeng MetalYin (Tiger)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Heavenly Stems?

The Ten Heavenly Stems are: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui.

How are Stems assigned to Elements and Yin-Yang?

Jia-Yi Wood (Jia Yang, Yi Yin), Bing-Ding Fire (Bing Yang, Ding Yin), Wu-Ji Earth (Wu Yang, Ji Yin), Geng-Xin Metal (Geng Yang, Xin Yin), Ren-Gui Water (Ren Yang, Gui Yin).

What role do Stems play in Bazi?

The Day Master (birth day Stem) is the core of Bazi analysis, determining the entire analytical framework.