A Beginner’s Guide to the Four Pillars
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
What Is 己 (Ji)? 己 (Ji) is gentle, supportive, and adaptive Earth energy, like rich garden soil or cultivated farm soil. Core Meaning 己 (Ji) represents Yin(-) Earth in the Birth Code system. If 戊 is like a mountain or a large mass of earth, 己 is closer to rich garden soil or cultivated farm … Read more
What Is 戊 (Wu)? 戊 (Wu) is solid, grounding Earth energy, often compared to a mountain, broad land, or a large mass of earth. Core Meaning 戊 (Wu) represents Yang(+) Earth in the Birth Code system. If 己 is like cultivated soil or soft ground, 戊 is closer to a mountain, broad land, or a … Read more
What Is 丁 (Ding)? 丁 (Ding) is Yin(-) Fire energy that glows like a candle flame or lamp light. It is warm, focused, and refined. Core Meaning 丁 (Ding) represents Yin(-) Fire in the Birth Code system. If 丙 is like the sun, 丁 is closer to a candle flame or lamp light.It does not … Read more
What Is 丙 (Bing)? 丙 (Bing) is bright, expansive Fire energy that radiates outward like the sun. Core Meaning 丙 (Bing) represents Yang(+) Fire in the Birth Code system. If 丁 is like a candle flame or lamp light, 丙 is closer to the sun.It shines broadly, gives warmth openly, and spreads light across a … 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 乙 (Yi)? 乙 (Yi) is flexible, adaptive growth that moves like vines or grass rather than a rigid tree. Core Meaning of Yin Wood 乙 (Yi) represents Yin(-) Wood in the Birth Code system. If 甲 is like a large tree,乙 is closer to plants, vines, or grass. In simple terms, it is … Read more