Bazi Ten Gods Table: Complete Reference by Day Master
The Ten Gods (十神 - Shi Shen) are the ten elemental relationships in a Bazi chart, each defined by comparing the Day Master's element to every other Heavenly Stem. This article provides complete ten gods reference tables for Ji Earth (己土), Geng Metal (庚金), and Xin Metal (辛金) day masters — three of the most commonly searched day master combinations.
For a conceptual introduction to the Ten Gods system, see the complete Ten Gods guide.
How to Use These Ten Gods Tables
What Is the Day Master?
Your Day Master (日主) is the Heavenly Stem of your Day Pillar — the central element that defines "self" in your Bazi chart. Every other stem in your chart is interpreted relative to the Day Master. Use the Bazi calculator to find your Day Master.
Reading the Table
For each Day Master, every possible Heavenly Stem maps to one of ten roles:
| Role | Chinese | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Wealth (RW) | 劫财 | Same element, different polarity — rivals, peers who compete |
| Friend (F) | 比肩 | Same element, same polarity — allies, self-expression |
| Eating God (EG) | 食神 | Element you produce, same polarity — creativity, output |
| Hurting Officer (HO) | 伤官 | Element you produce, different polarity — talent, rebellion |
| Direct Wealth (DW) | 正财 | Element you control, different polarity — steady income |
| Indirect Wealth (IW) | 偏财 | Element you control, same polarity — speculative wealth |
| Direct Officer (DO) | 正官 | Element that controls you, different polarity — authority, status |
| Seven Killings (7K) | 七杀 | Element that controls you, same polarity — pressure, drive |
| Direct Resource (DR) | 正印 | Element that produces you, different polarity — support, wisdom |
| Indirect Resource (IR) | 偏印 | Element that produces you, same polarity — intuition, learning |
Ten Gods Table: Ji Earth (己土) Day Master
Ji Earth (己土) is Yin Earth. It is receptive, nurturing, and adaptable — often likened to garden soil that grows and sustains life. Ji Earth day masters are known for their patience, steady character, and supportive nature.
Five Elements Logic for Ji Earth:
- Earth = Self → Geng Metal / Xin Metal = Output (Eating God / Hurting Officer)
- Metal = Earth's output → Wood = Earth's controller (Direct Officer / Seven Killings)
- Fire = Earth's producer → Water = Earth's controller (Direct Wealth / Indirect Wealth... wait: Earth controls Water)
- Earth controls Water → Water = Ji Earth's Wealth element
- Fire produces Earth → Fire = Ji Earth's Resource element
| Heavenly Stem | Element | Ten God for Ji Earth (己土) |
|---|---|---|
| Jia Wood (甲) | Yang Wood | Seven Killings (七杀) |
| Yi Wood (乙) | Yin Wood | Direct Officer (正官) |
| Bing Fire (丙) | Yang Fire | Indirect Resource (偏印) |
| Ding Fire (丁) | Yin Fire | Direct Resource (正印) |
| Wu Earth (戊) | Yang Earth | Rob Wealth (劫财) |
| Ji Earth (己) | Yin Earth | Self / Friend (比肩) |
| Geng Metal (庚) | Yang Metal | Hurting Officer (伤官) |
| Xin Metal (辛) | Yin Metal | Eating God (食神) |
| Ren Water (壬) | Yang Water | Indirect Wealth (偏财) |
| Gui Water (癸) | Yin Water | Direct Wealth (正财) |
Key Ten Gods for Ji Earth Day Masters
Eating God (食神) = Xin Metal (辛): Ji Earth's Eating God is Yin Metal — a gentle, refined creative output. When Xin Metal is prominent in your chart, you express yourself through careful craftsmanship, advisory roles, or structured creativity. The Eating God brings a relaxed, comfortable energy to career and lifestyle.
Hurting Officer (伤官) = Geng Metal (庚): The Hurting Officer for Ji Earth is Yang Metal — forceful, direct output that challenges authority. Geng Metal in a Ji Earth chart signals talent, independence, and the drive to break conventional rules. This combination suits entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative professionals.
Direct Wealth (正财) = Gui Water (癸): Gui Water, Yin Water, represents steady, stable income for Ji Earth. People with strong Gui Water in their charts tend to accumulate wealth methodically, preferring reliable income streams over speculation.
Seven Killings (七杀) = Jia Wood (甲): Yang Wood is Ji Earth's greatest challenge — strong, expansive, and demanding. When Jia Wood is prominent without proper controls, it creates pressure, overwork, or authority conflicts. However, a well-controlled Seven Killings drives enormous ambition and achievement.
Ten Gods Table: Geng Metal (庚金) Day Master
Geng Metal (庚金) is Yang Metal. It represents raw, unrefined metal — the sword, the axe, the mineral in the earth. Geng Metal day masters are decisive, straightforward, principled, and action-oriented. They are natural leaders who value directness and dislike ambiguity.
Five Elements Logic for Geng Metal:
- Metal = Self → Water = Metal's output (Eating God / Hurting Officer)
- Wood = Metal controls → Wood = Geng Metal's Wealth
- Earth = produces Metal → Earth = Geng Metal's Resource
- Fire = controls Metal → Fire = Geng Metal's Authority / Challenge (Officer / 7K)
| Heavenly Stem | Element | Ten God for Geng Metal (庚金) |
|---|---|---|
| Jia Wood (甲) | Yang Wood | Indirect Wealth (偏财) |
| Yi Wood (乙) | Yin Wood | Direct Wealth (正财) |
| Bing Fire (丙) | Yang Fire | Seven Killings (七杀) |
| Ding Fire (丁) | Yin Fire | Direct Officer (正官) |
| Wu Earth (戊) | Yang Earth | Indirect Resource (偏印) |
| Ji Earth (己) | Yin Earth | Direct Resource (正印) |
| Geng Metal (庚) | Yang Metal | Self / Friend (比肩) |
| Xin Metal (辛) | Yin Metal | Rob Wealth (劫财) |
| Ren Water (壬) | Yang Water | Eating God (食神) |
| Gui Water (癸) | Yin Water | Hurting Officer (伤官) |
Key Ten Gods for Geng Metal Day Masters
Eating God (食神) = Ren Water (壬): Yang Water is Geng Metal's most natural form of expression — flowing, expansive, and intellectually oriented. Ren Water Eating God brings strategic thinking, leadership communication, and business acumen. This is a highly favorable combination for careers in management, consulting, and writing.
Direct Officer (正官) = Ding Fire (丁): Yin Fire is Geng Metal's Direct Officer — the refining fire that tempers raw metal into a fine tool. In a Geng Metal chart, Ding Fire represents institutional authority, structured careers, and ethical discipline. Strong Ding Fire in the chart often indicates government service, law, or academic roles.
Seven Killings (七杀) = Bing Fire (丙): Yang Fire intensely challenges Geng Metal — like a forge fire that either strengthens or destroys. When controlled, Bing Fire 7K drives Geng Metal to exceptional achievement. Uncontrolled, it creates health stress, power conflicts, and overcommitment.
Direct Wealth (正财) = Yi Wood (乙): Yin Wood represents stable, manageable wealth for Geng Metal — the carefully cultivated asset. Yi Wood in the chart suggests structured financial planning and steady income growth. Geng Metal excels at accumulating tangible wealth through effort and precision.
Ten Gods Table: Xin Metal (辛金) Day Master
Xin Metal (辛金) is Yin Metal. It represents refined, polished metal — jewelry, coins, delicate instruments. Xin Metal day masters tend to be sensitive, perceptive, elegant, and precise. They have high aesthetic standards and notice details that others miss.
Five Elements Logic for Xin Metal:
- Metal = Self → Water = Metal's output (Eating God / Hurting Officer)
- Wood = Metal controls → Wood = Xin Metal's Wealth
- Earth = produces Metal → Earth = Xin Metal's Resource
- Fire = controls Metal → Fire = Xin Metal's Authority / Challenge
| Heavenly Stem | Element | Ten God for Xin Metal (辛金) |
|---|---|---|
| Jia Wood (甲) | Yang Wood | Direct Wealth (正财) |
| Yi Wood (乙) | Yin Wood | Indirect Wealth (偏财) |
| Bing Fire (丙) | Yang Fire | Direct Officer (正官) |
| Ding Fire (丁) | Yin Fire | Seven Killings (七杀) |
| Wu Earth (戊) | Yang Earth | Direct Resource (正印) |
| Ji Earth (己) | Yin Earth | Indirect Resource (偏印) |
| Geng Metal (庚) | Yang Metal | Rob Wealth (劫财) |
| Xin Metal (辛) | Yin Metal | Self / Friend (比肩) |
| Ren Water (壬) | Yang Water | Hurting Officer (伤官) |
| Gui Water (癸) | Yin Water | Eating God (食神) |
Key Ten Gods for Xin Metal Day Masters
Eating God (食神) = Gui Water (癸): Yin Water is Xin Metal's most refined expression — intuitive, introspective, and elegant. Gui Water Eating God brings artistic sensibility, emotional intelligence, and a talent for subtle communication. This combination suits writing, counseling, art, and design.
Ji Earth (己) as Indirect Resource (偏印): Yin Earth as Indirect Resource for Xin Metal represents unconventional learning, intuitive guidance, and self-taught skills. Strong Ji Earth in the chart can indicate special mentors or unusual educational paths.
Direct Officer (正官) = Bing Fire (丙): Yang Fire as Direct Officer for Xin Metal means authority through clear, broad illumination — like the sun revealing the gem's facets. Xin Metal with strong Bing Fire excels in public-facing roles, teaching, and positions requiring visible integrity.
Seven Killings (七杀) = Ding Fire (丁): The Ding Fire 7K is the most intense pressure on Xin Metal — the jeweler's torch. While challenging, a well-managed Ding Fire 7K drives Xin Metal to achieve excellence, particularly in competitive or high-stakes environments.
Finding Your Ten Gods: Using the Bazi Calculator
The fastest way to see your complete Ten Gods profile is to use the free Bazi calculator. It instantly generates your full four-pillar chart including:
- Your Day Master identification
- All ten gods for each stem in your chart
- Your current and upcoming Luck Pillar ten gods
- Ten god combinations and interactions
Understanding which ten gods dominate your natal chart — and which appear in your current 10-year Luck Pillar — is the foundation of practical Bazi life analysis.
Ten Gods and Compatibility
The ten gods also play a key role in Bazi compatibility analysis. When two people's charts interact, their respective ten gods create relationship dynamics:
- Partner's stems that form your Direct Officer or Direct Wealth often indicate strong romantic attraction
- Stems that form your Rob Wealth can signal competition or conflict
- Stems that activate your Eating God support creative collaboration and ease
- Stems that trigger your Seven Killings create intense chemistry — either magnetic or combative
Check the compatibility guide for full analysis methods.
Key Takeaways
- Ji Earth (己土) Day Masters are controlled by Wood, output Metal, and find Wealth in Water
- Geng Metal (庚金) Day Masters are challenged by Fire, output Water, and find Wealth in Wood
- Xin Metal (辛金) Day Masters are challenged by Fire, output Water, and find Wealth in Wood
- The Eating God is the most comfortable expression of talent — it flows naturally
- The Seven Killings drives ambition but requires proper chart supports to be constructive
- Direct Officer represents structured authority — career advancement through institutional channels
- Use the Bazi calculator to verify your Day Master and see your complete ten gods profile