A Beginner’s Guide to the Four Pillars
亥 (Hai) is the twelfth and final of the twelve Earthly Branches in the Birth Code system. It represents Water energy that returns to stillness and completion. It is also known as the Pig and marks the end of the cycle before a new one begins. In simple terms,亥 (Hai) is not just Water. Instead, … Read more
丑 (Chou) is the second of the twelve Earthly Branches in the Birth Code system. It represents Earth energy that is cold, dense, and stable. It is also known as the Ox and comes right after 子 (Zi), continuing the winter phase. In simple terms,丑 (Chou) is not just Earth. Instead, it describes a state … Read more
子 (Zi) is the first of the twelve Earthly Branches in the Birth Code system. It represents Water energy at its most concentrated stage. It is also known as the Rat and marks the beginning of a new cycle. In simple terms,子 (Zi) is not just water. Instead, it describes a state where energy is … Read more
In Korea, naming is not limited to choosing a name for a baby. Some people also change their names as adults, and there is a long-standing traditional field often described as Korean name studies, with its own theories and methods for understanding names. Within that broader tradition, one approach is to consider the person’s Birth … Read more
In Birth Code reading, the Day Master is one of the most important starting points. It is the Heavenly Stem of the Day Pillar, and it represents the core self in the chart. In simple terms, the Day Master shows the basic energy of the person at the center of the chart. This is why … Read more
A Birth Code chart can look complicated at first, but you do not need to read everything at once. The simplest way is to read it step by step. On this site, the explanations mainly follow the Korean Saju tradition. Step 1. Find Your Day Master The Day Master is the Heavenly Stem of the … Read more
What Is 癸 (Gui)? 癸 (Gui) is gentle, subtle, and quietly flowing Water energy, like rain, dew, or fine drops of water. Core Meaning 癸 (Gui) represents Yin(-) Water in the Birth Code system. If 壬 is like a river, the sea, or a large body of moving water, 癸 is closer to rain, dew, … Read more
What Is 壬 (Ren)? 壬 (Ren) is broad, flowing, and powerful Water energy, like a river, the open sea, or a large body of moving water. Core Meaning 壬 (Ren) represents Yang(+) Water in the Birth Code system. If 癸 is like rain, mist, or dew, 壬 is closer to a river, the ocean, or … Read more
What Is 辛 (Xin)? 辛 (Xin) is refined, precise, and delicate Metal energy, like polished metal, jewelry, or a carefully finished metal surface. Core Meaning 辛 (Xin) represents Yin(-) Metal in the Birth Code system. If 庚 is like raw metal, iron, or a solid blade, 辛 is closer to polished metal, jewelry, or a … Read more
What Is 庚 (Geng)? 庚 (Geng) is firm, strong, and clearly defined Metal energy, like raw metal, or iron Core Meaning 庚 (Geng) represents Yang(+) Metal in the Birth Code system. If 辛 is like refined metal or a polished metal surface, 庚 is closer to raw metal, iron, or a solid metal blade.It does … Read more