Bazi Ten Gods Table: Wu Earth, Ren Water & Gui Water Day Masters
The Ten Gods (十神 - Shi Shen) define every elemental relationship in your Bazi chart. This article provides complete ten gods reference tables for Wu Earth (戊土), Ren Water (壬水), and Gui Water (癸水) day masters — three of the most searched day master combinations after the Metal and Wood groups.
For conceptual background, see the complete Ten Gods guide. For Ji Earth, Geng Metal, and Xin Metal tables, see the previous ten gods table.
What Are the Ten Gods?
How the Ten Gods Are Assigned
Each of the Ten Gods is determined by two factors:
- Element relationship — does the stem share the same element as the Day Master, does it produce the Day Master, does the Day Master produce it, does it control the Day Master, or does the Day Master control it?
- Yin/Yang polarity — same polarity gives the "indirect" (偏) form; opposite polarity gives the "direct" (正) form.
| Role | Chinese | Core Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Companion (比肩) | Bi Jian | Same element, same polarity |
| Rob Wealth (劫财) | Jie Cai | Same element, opposite polarity |
| Eating God (食神) | Shi Shen | Day Master produces, same polarity |
| Hurting Officer (伤官) | Shang Guan | Day Master produces, opposite polarity |
| Indirect Wealth (偏财) | Pian Cai | Day Master controls, same polarity |
| Direct Wealth (正财) | Zheng Cai | Day Master controls, opposite polarity |
| Seven Killings (七杀) | Qi Sha | Controls Day Master, same polarity |
| Direct Officer (正官) | Zheng Guan | Controls Day Master, opposite polarity |
| Indirect Seal (偏印) | Pian Yin | Produces Day Master, same polarity |
| Direct Seal (正印) | Zheng Yin | Produces Day Master, opposite polarity |
Use the Bazi calculator to identify your Day Master before consulting the tables below.
Wu Earth (戊土) Day Master — Ten Gods Table
Wu Earth (戊土) is Yang Earth — the mountain, solid ground, the immovable foundation. Wu Earth day masters are dependable, protective, and sometimes inflexible. Earth's controlling element is Wood; Earth produces Metal; Fire produces Earth; Earth controls Water.
Wu Earth Ten Gods Reference Table
| Heavenly Stem | Element | Relationship to Wu Earth | Ten God | Chinese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 甲 Jia | Yang Wood | Wood controls Yang Earth | Seven Killings (七杀) | Qi Sha |
| 乙 Yi | Yin Wood | Wood controls Yang Earth (opp. polarity) | Direct Officer (正官) | Zheng Guan |
| 丙 Bing | Yang Fire | Fire produces Yang Earth | Indirect Seal (偏印) | Pian Yin |
| 丁 Ding | Yin Fire | Fire produces Yang Earth (opp. polarity) | Direct Seal (正印) | Zheng Yin |
| 戊 Wu | Yang Earth | Same element, same polarity | Companion (比肩) | Bi Jian |
| 己 Ji | Yin Earth | Same element, opposite polarity | Rob Wealth (劫财) | Jie Cai |
| 庚 Geng | Yang Metal | Earth produces Yang Metal | Eating God (食神) | Shi Shen |
| 辛 Xin | Yin Metal | Earth produces Yang Metal (opp. polarity) | Hurting Officer (伤官) | Shang Guan |
| 壬 Ren | Yang Water | Yang Earth controls Yang Water | Indirect Wealth (偏财) | Pian Cai |
| 癸 Gui | Yin Water | Yang Earth controls Yin Water | Direct Wealth (正财) | Zheng Cai |
Key Wu Earth Relationships
- Jia Wood (甲) = Seven Killings — the most demanding force in a Wu Earth chart; in a strong chart it becomes authority and leadership drive
- Yi Wood (乙) = Direct Officer — disciplined authority, career recognition, and social standing
- Gui Water (癸) = Direct Wealth — the primary wealth star for Wu Earth; practical, steady financial flow
- Ren Water (壬) = Indirect Wealth — entrepreneurial wealth, speculative opportunities
- Bing Fire (丙) = Indirect Seal — unconventional support, creative mentorship
- Ding Fire (丁) = Direct Seal — traditional education, protective guidance, academic success
Wu Earth Favorable Elements
Wu Earth day masters typically benefit from:
- Fire (Indirect/Direct Seal) when the chart lacks resources — fire warms and solidifies earth
- Metal (Eating God/Hurting Officer) when the chart is fertile — metal channels earth's energy into output
- Water (Wealth stars) when earth is too dry — water brings life and wealth activation
A chart heavy with Wood (Seven Killings and Direct Officer) pressures Wu Earth continuously. Balancing elements should be assessed against the full four-pillar chart using the Bazi calculator.
Ren Water (壬水) Day Master — Ten Gods Table
Ren Water (壬水) is Yang Water — the ocean, the river in full flood, expansive and strategic. Ren Water day masters are ambitious, adaptable, and quick-thinking. Water's controlling element is Earth; Water produces Wood; Metal produces Water; Water controls Fire.
Ren Water Ten Gods Reference Table
| Heavenly Stem | Element | Relationship to Ren Water | Ten God | Chinese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 甲 Jia | Yang Wood | Ren Water produces Yang Wood | Eating God (食神) | Shi Shen |
| 乙 Yi | Yin Wood | Ren Water produces Yin Wood | Hurting Officer (伤官) | Shang Guan |
| 丙 Bing | Yang Fire | Yang Water controls Yang Fire | Indirect Wealth (偏财) | Pian Cai |
| 丁 Ding | Yin Fire | Yang Water controls Yin Fire | Direct Wealth (正财) | Zheng Cai |
| 戊 Wu | Yang Earth | Yang Earth controls Yang Water | Seven Killings (七杀) | Qi Sha |
| 己 Ji | Yin Earth | Yin Earth controls Yang Water | Direct Officer (正官) | Zheng Guan |
| 庚 Geng | Yang Metal | Yang Metal produces Yang Water | Indirect Seal (偏印) | Pian Yin |
| 辛 Xin | Yin Metal | Yin Metal produces Yang Water | Direct Seal (正印) | Zheng Yin |
| 壬 Ren | Yang Water | Same element, same polarity | Companion (比肩) | Bi Jian |
| 癸 Gui | Yin Water | Same element, opposite polarity | Rob Wealth (劫财) | Jie Cai |
Key Ren Water Relationships
- Wu Earth (戊) = Seven Killings — pressure, ambition driver, management challenge; in strong charts becomes executive power
- Ji Earth (己) = Direct Officer — career structure, legal compliance, regulated ambition
- Ding Fire (丁) = Direct Wealth — primary wealth star; practical, reliable financial accumulation
- Bing Fire (丙) = Indirect Wealth — entrepreneurial income, asset-based wealth
- Geng Metal (庚) = Indirect Seal — strategic mentors, unconventional expertise
- Xin Metal (辛) = Direct Seal — formal education, academic credentials, protective figures
Ren Water Favorable Elements
Ren Water charts benefit from:
- Metal (Seal stars) when the chart needs grounding — metal sources water and provides structure
- Wood (Output stars) when water is too strong — wood channels and disperses water's power
- Fire (Wealth stars) in balanced charts — fire transforms water's fluid power into tangible results
Excessive Earth in the chart creates a Seven Killings / Direct Officer heavy environment — pressure-filled but potentially high-achieving with the right supporting elements.
Gui Water (癸水) Day Master — Ten Gods Table
Gui Water (癸水) is Yin Water — the mist, rain, underground spring; perceptive, intuitive, gentle yet persistent. Gui Water day masters are emotionally sensitive, highly perceptive, and often creative.
Gui Water Ten Gods Reference Table
| Heavenly Stem | Element | Relationship to Gui Water | Ten God | Chinese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 甲 Jia | Yang Wood | Gui Water produces Yang Wood | Hurting Officer (伤官) | Shang Guan |
| 乙 Yi | Yin Wood | Gui Water produces Yin Wood | Eating God (食神) | Shi Shen |
| 丙 Bing | Yang Fire | Yin Water controls Yang Fire | Direct Wealth (正财) | Zheng Cai |
| 丁 Ding | Yin Fire | Yin Water controls Yin Fire | Indirect Wealth (偏财) | Pian Cai |
| 戊 Wu | Yang Earth | Yang Earth controls Yin Water | Seven Killings (七杀) | Qi Sha |
| 己 Ji | Yin Earth | Yin Earth controls Yin Water | Direct Officer (正官) | Zheng Guan |
| 庚 Geng | Yang Metal | Yang Metal produces Yin Water | Direct Seal (正印) | Zheng Yin |
| 辛 Xin | Yin Metal | Yin Metal produces Yin Water | Indirect Seal (偏印) | Pian Yin |
| 壬 Ren | Yang Water | Same element, opposite polarity | Rob Wealth (劫财) | Jie Cai |
| 癸 Gui | Yin Water | Same element, same polarity | Companion (比肩) | Bi Jian |
Key Gui Water Relationships
- Wu Earth (戊) = Seven Killings — assertive authority figures, pressure toward excellence
- Ji Earth (己) = Direct Officer — career order, professional recognition
- Bing Fire (丙) = Direct Wealth — primary wealth star; accessible, practical income
- Ding Fire (丁) = Indirect Wealth — speculative or portfolio wealth
- Geng Metal (庚) = Direct Seal — formal mentors, protective educational figures
- Xin Metal (辛) = Indirect Seal — unconventional knowledge, creative guidance
Gui Water Favorable Elements
Gui Water day masters benefit from:
- Metal (Seal stars) — especially Geng Metal (Direct Seal), which sources and strengthens Yin Water
- Wood (Output stars) — disperses excess water and channels creative output
- Earth (Authority stars) — when balanced, provides grounding; when excessive, creates too much pressure
Comparing All Three Day Masters
| Day Master | Seven Killings | Direct Officer | Direct Wealth | Direct Seal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wu Earth 戊 | Jia Wood 甲 | Yi Wood 乙 | Gui Water 癸 | Ding Fire 丁 |
| Ren Water 壬 | Wu Earth 戊 | Ji Earth 己 | Ding Fire 丁 | Xin Metal 辛 |
| Gui Water 癸 | Wu Earth 戊 | Ji Earth 己 | Bing Fire 丙 | Geng Metal 庚 |
Notice that both Ren and Gui Water share the same Seven Killings (Wu Earth) and Direct Officer (Ji Earth) — the difference is that Ren Water is Yang and Gui Water is Yin, which reverses which is Seven Killings and which is Direct Officer for the *Fire* wealth group and the *Metal* seal group.
Connecting Ten Gods to Life Areas
Each Ten God governs specific life domains in Bazi interpretation:
| Ten God | Primary Life Area |
|---|---|
| Eating God / Hurting Officer | Career output, creativity, expression |
| Indirect / Direct Wealth | Money, resources, father (for males) |
| Seven Killings / Direct Officer | Authority, career recognition, spouse (for females) |
| Indirect / Direct Seal | Education, mentors, mother, support |
| Companion / Rob Wealth | Peers, siblings, competition |
For a deeper exploration of how each Ten God shapes personality and life events, see the Bazi Ten Gods complete guide.
Key Takeaways
- Wu Earth (戊土): Jia Wood = Seven Killings; Yi Wood = Direct Officer; Gui Water = Direct Wealth; Bing Fire = Indirect Seal
- Ren Water (壬水): Wu Earth = Seven Killings; Ji Earth = Direct Officer; Ding Fire = Direct Wealth; Xin Metal = Direct Seal
- Gui Water (癸水): Wu Earth = Seven Killings; Ji Earth = Direct Officer; Bing Fire = Direct Wealth; Geng Metal = Direct Seal
- Ren and Gui share Earth as authority stars but differ in polarity assignments for Metal, Wood, and Fire groups
- Use the Bazi calculator to generate your chart and cross-reference these tables with your actual pillars