I. The Concept of Bazi
Chinese culture posits that the differences in the year, month, day, hour, and place of a person’s birth correspond to different Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. There are ten Heavenly Stems（天干）: Jia（甲）, Yi（乙）, Bing（丙）, Ding（丁）, Wu（戊）, Ji（己）、Geng（庚）, Xin（辛）, Ren（壬）, and Gui（癸）. There are twelve Earthly Branches（地支）: Zi（子）, Chou（丑）, Yin（寅）, Mao（卯）, Chen（辰）, Si（巳）, Wu（午）, Wei（未）, Shen（申）, You（酉）, Xu（戌）, and Hai（亥）.
Ultimately, four Heavenly Stems and four Earthly Branches form eight Chinese characters, which point to the unique destiny of each individual. In Chinese metaphysics, one’s Bazi, calculated from their birthday, can infer personal destiny and character. The scope includes understanding an individual’s health, wealth, interpersonal relationships, and other trends. Additionally, Bazi is used to predict information regarding marriage, career, and offspring.
II. The Concept of the Five Elements
The Five Elements, namely Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, are five elements that form the universe and bring about changes in all things. Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth produces Metal, Metal gives birth to Water, and Water nourishes Wood. This generative relationship reflects the mutual promotion and nourishment between things. On the other hand, Metal overcomes Wood, Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, and Fire overcomes Metal. This overcoming relationship reflects the mutual restraint and suppression between things. When the Five Elements are in balance, all things are in the most harmonious and perfect state. In the theory of the Five Elements, each element governs different fortunes and energies, with specific associations as follows:
Metal is associated with wealth and career. Metal symbolizes solidity, value, and harvest, often related to wealth accumulation, career development, and the enhancement of power and status. Individuals with sufficient Metal element often have strong decision-making and execution abilities, achieving success in career and wealth. Metal is also associated with the respiratory system and lungs.
Wood is associated with health and academic pursuits. Wood represents growth, prosperity, and vitality, closely related to physical health, academic progress, and intellectual growth. Individuals with sufficient Wood element are often energetic and quick-thinking, with good prospects in academics and career. Wood is also associated with the liver and muscular system.
Water is associated with love and interpersonal relationships. Water symbolizes flow, change, and emotion, related to emotional life, interpersonal relationships, and the fluidity of financial fortune. Individuals with sufficient Water element are usually emotionally rich and sociable, achieving harmony and happiness in relationships and social life. Water is also associated with the kidneys and urinary system.
Fire is associated with reputation and the support of influential people. Fire represents passion, brightness, and vitality, related to fame, honor, and the assistance of influential individuals. Individuals with sufficient Fire element are often cheerful and helpful, standing out in social settings and gaining recognition and support from others. Fire is also associated with the heart and circulatory system.
Earth is associated with real estate and family stability. Earth symbolizes stability, heaviness, and support, related to real estate, family, and the stability of life. Individuals with sufficient Earth element are usually down-to-earth and family-oriented, achieving stability and prosperity in real estate and family life. Earth is also associated with the spleen and digestive system.
III. The Relationship Between Bazi and the Five Elements
In the millennia-old customs of Chinese culture, the ten Heavenly Stems and twelve Earthly Branches, which determine your unique destiny, all contain corresponding Five Elements attributes. In destiny, the balance of the Five Elements is crucial. If a person’s Bazi has an excess or deficiency in a certain element, it can lead to an imbalance in their destiny. Therefore, by supplementing the Five Elements, one can adjust the shortcomings of their predetermined destiny, reduce adverse effects, and bring corresponding good fortune.
On Hearti Jewery’s website, we offer crystal accessories to adjust your Five Elements. You can input your birthday to obtain your Bazi and Five Elements advice, and based on the emotional or practical issues you want to address, choose the corresponding crystal accessories. Alternatively, you can directly purchase the accessories we recommend for you.
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