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#60 GUI HAI (癸亥)/WATER PIG: THE GIFT OF FORMLESSNESS

Formless and mysterious, the Gui Hai (癸亥) or Water Pig is the most enigmatic of the 60 Pillars. Pictured as a mist rising from the half-frozen lake in the depths of the night, or a dark body of still water on a moonless night, the pillar that is also known as the Black Tortoise Day is one of the hardest to pin down.

Let’s try to ‘experience’ this pillar together. Come for a night stroll with me into the woods. No, we’re not bringing that lantern. That’s for wusses! But try not to bump into too many trees along the way. See that lake? It looks dark and cold, doesn’t it? See the mist rising from the half-frozen waters? That’s Gui Hai!

GUI HAI (癸亥)/WATER PIG: OVERVIEW

Being unconventional is an integral part of the Gui Hai’s identity. You tend to keep people guessing. But don’t get me wrong. You don’t strive to become incalculable. It’s not done intentionally. You just are!

The formless nature of the Gui Hai (癸亥) or Water Pig is such that it gives you a bit of a chameleon-like magic. Like the water vapours that you represent, the shape of you changes to suit your environment.

On the outside, the Gui Hai (癸亥) or Water Pig, youngest of the 60 pillars, seem to be the weakest. But don’t be fooled by that soft exterior…

GUI HAI (癸亥)/WATER PIG: STRENGTHS

The formlessness of the Gui Hai (癸亥) or Water Pig pillar comes from your Gui Water (癸) Day Master. As explained, this element is seen as water vapours. Think of the clouds or the mists that changes shape with the slightest puff of the breeze. What this element has got, above all else, is the gift of subtle influence. That’s your superpower. You change minds in the most imperceptible way. Just like how droplets of water will cling to people when they walk into a mist, everyone you encounter will leave your presence with just that little bit of your influence still clinging on to them.
Your Ren Water (壬) Companion Star is known as the Goat Blade. Sounds scary? It isn’t, really. This is the wellspring of your strong desire to live life on your own terms. This is what gives you that competitive edge and rebellious streak that defies conventions. It gives you the courage and ambition to take bold action. It elevates your desire to always be the best in everything that you do.
Both the Gui Water (癸) and Ren Water (壬) produces your Jia Wood (甲) Output Star. This is the end energy of this pillar and it is a very important element. The straightforward and honest nature of the Jia Wood is the anchor that stabilizes your pillar. Without it, there may be too much formlessness. This star gives context to your rebellious nature. It gives you the courage to voice your unconventional ideas and the charisma to carry it off.

With so much Water in a single pillar, the Gui Hai (癸亥) or Water Pig Day Master is seldom impeded by obstructions. You are always able to find the way out – no matter how tightly you have been cornered.

GUI HAI (癸亥)/WATER PIG: VULNERABILITIES TO BE AWARE OF

However, so much Water can also bring some vulnerabilities. Health could potentially be an issue. The Gui Hai (癸亥) Day Master tend to be particularly susceptible to illnesses. So, looking after your physical health must be one of your top priorities.

Additionally, when your Ren Water (壬) Rob Wealth Star is vibrating at a negative level, you also tend to become easily suspicious, envious, and covetous. It’s okay when you use these feelings as a motivation to achieve your goals. It’s not so okay if you constantly give in to them without turning those feelings into action. You may end up bitter, discontented, disgruntled and begrudging.

GUI HAI (癸亥)/WATER PIG: HOW YOU PRESENT

The first impression you give would be just a tiny bit cold and aloof. But despite that, you have the gift of getting along with almost everybody. Like I’ve said, you’re a bit of a chameleon. Everyone finds it easy to get to know you. But most people would find it difficult to truly understand you.

GUI HAI, BUT BETTER

Becoming Gui Hai, But Better is simply to ‘disperse’ some of that abundance of water in this pillar. How to do that? Easy! Incorporate an element of teaching, coaching or mentoring in everything you do.

In other words, I’m asking you to use your Jia Wood (甲) Output Star by sharing knowledge.

As always, a final caveat. Without the ability to see the full chart, I must stress that the suggestions in this article are broad recommendations based on a single pillar.

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#58 XIN YOU (辛酉)/METAL ROOSTER: THE GIFT OF ORIGINALITY

The Xin You (辛酉) or Metal Rooster pillar is literally, the sharpest tool in the 60 Pillars shed. At the risk of sticking my neck out and incurring the wrath of the other Xin Metal Day Masters, I’d say that the Xin You could be considered as the ‘crown jewels’ of the Xin Metal pillars.

XIN YOU (辛酉)/METAL ROOSTER: OVERVIEW

This pillar is likened to sharp objects such as knives or scissors or even glittering jewellery. The Xin You (辛酉) or Metal Rooster Day Master comes pre-packed with the deadly combination of both physical attractiveness and mental acuity.

Seated on the You (酉) branch puts your Xin Metal (辛) Day Master at the Thriving stage in the 12 Growth Phases. Typically, this will indicate someone who is highly attractive, capable and intelligent.

XIN YOU (辛酉)/METAL ROOSTER: STRENGTHS

The Xin Metal is typically visualized as sharp and shiny objects or valuable jewellery. In fact, the character of the word itself, ‘辛’, even looks sharp! Do you agree? This is where the originality of the pillar comes in. This ‘sharpness’ can be translated into a sharp wit, lightning quick humour, and fast action-taking abilities.

Rooted on your Xin Metal (辛) Companion Star, this represents a degree of self-confidence so strong, that you are literally born with a healthy appetite for risk. Confident of your ability to cut down any difficulties or obstacles in your way, this talent for risk-taking alone makes the Xin You (辛酉) Day Master, an ideal entrepreneur.

This same self-confidence gives you the courage to become a pioneer in your field. More importantly, it also gives the ability to leverage on the strengths of others without diminishing your own. This mindset is a key factor in your success. Whether you rely on your own talents or harness the talents of others, you will do whatever it takes to become successful.

Your You Branch (酉), being a Metal branch, also represents your natural affinity and knack with financial matters. In this respect, it would be best if you make conscious effort to train more financial management skills.

XIN YOU (辛酉)/METAL ROOSTER: HOW YOU PRESENT

Your You Branch (酉), being a Peach Blossom star, makes you a naturally likable person. Convivial and outgoing, your social calendar is usually packed with friends and associates all clamouring for a minute or two of your time. Which leads us to your vulnerabilities.

XIN YOU (辛酉)/METAL ROOSTER: VULNERABILITIES TO BE AWARE OF

Your biggest vulnerability is your tendency to over-pack that same schedule. It’s ironic that this is a Rooster pillar, because many a times, you tend to behave like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. I’m late! I’m late! You’re usually pressed for time. Because you try to cram as much life as possible into every single minute.

How is that a vulnerability, you ask? Isn’t it a strength? It is! That is, until you spread yourself so thin that you end up doing a little bit of everything but not accomplishing much of anything.

Another vulnerability is your defensive bent in the face of constructive and well-intentioned critique. This is just something for you to be aware of. You tend to bristle at even the slightest hint of criticism. If it’s not a problem, then don’t worry too much about it.

XIN YOU, BUT BETTER

Don’t lose sight of your long-term goals. That would be the best way to be Xin You (辛酉), But Better. As you scramble through the day, squeezing the maximum out of every single minute, make sure that your energies and activities are all geared towards realizing your goal.

Lastly, don’t be shy about letting your creativity flow. The more you embrace your creative side, the brighter your Xin You pillar will shine.

As always, a final caveat. Without the ability to see the full chart, I must stress that the suggestions in this article are broad recommendations based on a single pillar.

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#57 GENG SHEN (庚申)/METAL MONKEY: THE GIFT OF PRAGMATISM

The Geng Shen (庚申) or Metal Monkey pillar is likened to a bar of solid gold. This reflects a very pragmatic individual who is a veritable tower of strength. A perfectionist to the core, you have the endurance to stick to your guns and stand firm when the chips are down.

GENG SHEN (庚申)/METAL MONKEY: OVERVIEW

From a technical standpoint, this Geng Metal (庚) Day Master sits on the Thriving position in the 12 Growth phases. This strong Metal is rooted and supported by its Resource element, signifying a rational yet intuitive individual.

Like all Geng Metal (庚) Day Masters, toughness and reliability is a fundamental part of your intrinsic nature. Since you are not one to easily tolerate fools, I shall tarry no longer. Let’s dig into your strengths…

GENG SHEN (庚申)/METAL MONKEY: STRENGTHS

We begin by exploring your Wu Earth (戊) Resource Element. In your pillar, this Wu Earth (戊) Resource Star is capable of enhanced powers of concentration as well as great mental endurance. Supported by this star, you are given the capacity to develop your own unique yet down-to-earth perspectives.
In turn, your Wu Earth Resource produces your Geng Metal (庚) Day Master and Companion star. In your case, this relationship imbues you with a very strong sense of responsibility. It is also the link to your stubborn and perfectionist streak. Rooted by this element, you take great pride in your work and your methodical approach to everything in life.
Finally, the energies of the pillar result in your Ren Water (壬) Output Star. This versatile star adds a delightful layer of whimsy to an overall pragmatic pillar. Innovative, creative and resourceful, your Ren Water Output Star gives you just the right amount of flexibility to soften your naturally hard-headed approach. It brings you, the Geng Shen (庚申) Day Master, the social skills you need to connect with a diverse ecosystem of societies.

Since you are such a pragmatic Day Master, let’s sum up your strengths into the following key words:

The Wu Earth (戊) Resource Star brings you great mental strength;
Your rooted Geng Metal (庚) Companion Star adds a high degree of method and pragmatism to your intuitions;
Your versatile Ren Water (壬) Output Star helps you turn pragmatism into out-of-the-box thinking.

Add all three together, and suddenly, we realize that the Geng Shen (庚) Day Master is an exceptional problem solver. Which leads us to the next problem… how you present.

GENG SHEN (庚申)/METAL MONKEY: HOW YOU PRESENT

The strength that emanates from the Geng Shen (庚申) or Metal Monkey pillar is exceptionally strong. Do you often find people drawn into your life just for the sake of getting your help to solve their problems? That’s because you present as a strong leader with a caring and humanitarian streak.

Somehow, the people around you instinctively know that you have the tendency to put others first. The trick here, is to ensure that you don’t become so engrossed with the lives of others that you neglect your own ambitions and growth. While the world at large will be happy to be on the receiving end of your assistance, they will be unaware of your internal vulnerabilities.

GENG SHEN (庚申)/METAL MONKEY: VULNERABILITIES TO BE AWARE OF

When you are literally built ‘Ford-tough’ (all puns intended), life will tend to be just that little bit more challenging for you as opposed to others. After all, you don’t see anyone taking a sports car into jungle terrain, do you?

To be useful, all Geng Metal (庚) Day Masters must be forged by Fire. This relationship represents the many hurdles and obstacles in your life. They are there to create a better version of you.

Sometimes, these barriers can be internal hurdles that you need to overcome. You, the Geng Shen Day Master, can be rather extreme. The Monkey branch is known as a Travelling pillar. Basically, what it means is that this pillar contains some conflicting and restless energy. Point to note – your Wu Earth (戊) Resource Star craves stability above all else while your Ren Water (壬) Output Star wants nothing more than to explore the world and experience everything that life has to offer.

This push-pull between the two powerful stars is made worse with the presence of your Geng Metal (庚) Companion Star. This conundrum can create a lot of internal stress and anxiety.

You crave security. Yet at the same time, when you indulge in your flights of fancy, you are drawn to the idea of a more carefree lifestyle, one in which you are free from the shackles of responsibilities.

Which leads us to some suggestions for Geng Shen, But Better.

GENG SHEN, BUT BETTER

I will begin this segment by addressing the need for Fire within the Geng Shen pillar. There really is no going around the fact that your life will be challenging. Since there will be a constant stream of problems for you to solve, wouldn’t it be better if those problems are growth-related instead of contraction-related?

Basically, I’m asking you to choose your hard. For example. Becoming successful is hard. Being unsuccessful is also hard. Choose your hard!

Secondly, the push-pull between your need for stability and your craving for freedom. Strike a balance by using your Wu Earth (戊) Resource Star to give you intellectual and emotional stability. Train your intuition. Learn to trust it. Spiritual exercises like yoga, meditation, or even prayers and mantras can help you create that ‘centre’ to ground you and defeat those whispers of self-doubt and negativity.

As always, a final caveat. Without the ability to see the full chart, I must stress that the suggestions in this article are broad recommendations based on a single pillar.

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#56 JI WEI (己未)/EARTH GOAT: THE GIFT OF OPPORTUNITIES

When your Ji Wei (己未) or Earth Goat Day Pillar is literally known as the Prosperity Day Star, you know we’re on to a good thing. Visually, the Ji Wei (己未) presents very much like its counterpart, the Ji You (己酉) or Earth Rooster. Both are likened to the sands of the desert. But if the Ji You represents the shifting sand dunes, then the Ji Wei is the bedrock upon which it sits.

Sure! At first glance, the Ji Wei presents as a barren landscape. But there’s a lot going on beneath the surface. So let’s dig in.

JI WEI (己未)/EARTH GOAT: OVERVIEW

The Ji Wei pillar is imagined as the bedrock of the desert. This Earth is very dry. No amount of Water can ever satiate its thirst. This represents the Ji Wei (己未) or Earth Goat’s insatiable thirst for resources be it wealth, money, power or status.

No matter how successful society deems you, for the Ji Wei, any amount of success will never be enough. You will always be driven to create more. Which puts you in the top echelon of enterprising day masters.

Born as the Prosperity Day Star, prosperity and fortune are yours for the taking. In the next segment, I shall explain why.

JI WEI (己未)/EARTH GOAT: STRENGTHS

The Ji Wei (己未) or Earth Goat Pillar is considered a stable pillar – rooted, produced by your own Resource element, and controlled by your Officer element.

Your Yi Wood (乙) Killings Star holds the seeds of your charismatic personality. This flexible and versatile action-taking star helps you break new grounds. As a pioneer in your own field, you truly understand the need to be flexible, pragmatically changing your action in response to the environment around you. This Killings star then feeds into…
Your Ding Fire (丁) Resource Star. The Ding Fire element is always progressive. Supported by this element, you are equipped with strong business instincts. You can spot opportunities very quickly and you are just as fast when it comes to taking action.
The Ding Fire (丁) Resource Star then produces and supports your Ji Earth (己) Day Master and Companion Star. In this scenario, it brings the high level of self-confidence you need to go after the opportunities that come your way.

Meld the three core strengths together – flexible problem-solving skills, sharp business instincts and strong self-esteem – and the result is a Day Master who will never allow any opportunity to slip through your fingers. Better yet! When the opportunities don’t come, you create them yourself.

That is why, I’ve called this pillar, the Gift of Opportunities.

Naysayers or ‘judgy’ people would label this as opportunistic. Haters will hate!

JI WEI (己未)/EARTH GOAT: VULNERABILITIES TO BE AWARE OF

The only time opportunities could possibly slip through your fingers is when your Ding Fire (丁) Resource Star goes into overdrive and pushes you into indecisiveness.

This indecisiveness is caused by the niggling feeling that you still don’t know enough. That you are not ready, or you don’t have the necessary resources, or you have not learnt enough. This is a very common problem with the Resource star. The only way to overcome it is to set your own deadlines on when the learning stops and the action starts.

Another vulnerability to be aware of is your native Ji Earth (己) tendency to pile on the workload. This comes from a desire to prove yourself. But if you take on too much, then you risk becoming unproductive.

JI WEI (己未)/EARTH GOAT: HOW YOU PRESENT

Most Ji Earth Day Masters enjoy being around people. You are no different. People will generally find you friendly and helpful most of the time.

However, there is a calculative side of you that will quickly become apparent to those who know you well. In other words, there is a limit to your helpfulness.

You will always prefer the company of those who are just as resourceful as you are. ‘Needy’ people, by your estimates, are very draining. When you need to play the role of ‘rescuer’ one time too many, that is when the overbearing and controlling side of your personality takes over.

The reason for this? Again, we come back to the scenario of this dry earth where water (or money) is never enough. If it is never enough for the Day Master, then how could you possibly share too much with others?

JI WEI, BUT BETTER

Given what we know now about the Ji Wei’s ability to grasp opportunities, the suggestion for being Ji Wei, But Better is fairly straightforward. Train your entrepreneurial skills as early as possible. Be prepared (like the scouts)! Anytime an opportunity comes, you must be ready to jump into action.

Secondly, brand yourself! Status is important to you. The Ji Wei pillar is at its best when you receive the acknowledgement of others. Since that is the case, then learn to self-promote and market yourself as a brand.

As always, a final caveat. Without the ability to see the full chart, I must stress that the suggestions in this article are broad recommendations based on a single pillar.

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#55 WU WU (戊午)/EARTH HORSE: THE GIFT OF VOLATILITY

If the Wu Xu (戊戌) or Earth Dog is considered a dormant volcano, then this pillar – the Wu Wu (戊午) or Earth Horse would be the real deal. Here’s the bona fide volcano. Fiery, unpredictable, and oh so volatile!

WU WU (戊午)/EARTH HORSE: OVERVIEW

To be honest, in my journey of writing about these 60 pillars, some of them have really tested my resolve to train the spotlight on the strengths of each pillar. I consider this, the Wu Wu (戊午) to be the hardest of them all. Why? Any information available was sparse and filled with negativity. This pillar has been described as quarrelsome, cantankerous, short-fused, and perhaps even a tad bipolar.

And yet… you cannot deny, there are many hugely successful Wu Wu (戊午) or Earth Horse Day Masters out there! Case in point – tennis great Roger Federer; Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google; Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA and billionaire Kenneth Griffin – just to name a few.

Obviously, there’s got to be something else going on. Somehow, these successful people have turned what is traditionally considered to be negative into positive.

WU WU (戊午)/EARTH HORSE: STRENGTHS

(1) The energy of this pillar is centred around the Ding Fire (丁) Resource star that produces both the Wu Earth (戊) Day Master and the Ji Earth (己) companion star. The Xu Branch (戌) may not be the season of Fire, but it is known as a Fire Storage. Therefore, the Fire element in this branch is seen as the ‘lava’ of the Wu Wu volcano – volatile, turbulent, and explosive.

The volatility of this Ding Fire (丁) Resource star contributes much to the unpredictable and almost uncontrollable nature of the Wu Wu (戊午) or Earth Horse Day Master. In this pillar, this star is very passionate, multi-faceted, curious, observant and most of all, highly analytical.

Unfortunately, the same Ding Fire (丁) Resource star that represents your blazing intelligence also comes with a set of vulnerabilities that you will need to turn into strengths. More on this in the next segment.

(2) Meanwhile, let’s look into this Wu Earth (戊) Day Master. Like most of your other Wu Earth peers, you would tend to be as intractable as a mountain. This Wu Wu (戊午) mountain is a perfectionist who is ingeniously resourceful and self-made.

(3) Finally, if your Ding Fire Resource is seen as ‘lava’, then your Ji Earth (己) Companion star would be the ‘magma. This is an abundant element in and of itself. This outgoing and courageous star is the foundation of your mettle to face and overcome hardship and obstacles. The Wu Wu (戊午) Day Master will usually be a self-made man or woman. You are someone who believes that you can carve your own destiny. To you, relying on the help of others is akin to placing your fate in their hands. Unacceptable!

WU WU (戊午)/EARTH HORSE: HOW YOU PRESENT

Imagine a mountain (the Wu Earth) trying to keep the lid on a cauldron of smouldering, boiling and bubbling hot lava (your Ding Fire). The harder the mountain compresses down on the heat, the higher the pressure it creates until… kaboom!

This scenario describes an extreme nature that is pretty hard to control. Like the mountain, you are quiet and peaceful one minute, and then all hell breaks loose the next.

That is why, the Wu Wu (戊午) or Earth Horse Day Master is notoriously short-fused. Ever seen Roger Federer having a meltdown? Hello anger-management classes!

Aside from the volcanic-level eruption, the unpredictable yet dominating nature of the Wu Wu (戊午) or Earth Horse Day Master can also literally strike fear into the hearts of those around you. You may tend to use anger as a method of control. While this may work to a certain extent, using this indiscriminately can only harm yourself in the long run.

The only benefit I can see from this ability is if you were a sportsman like Roger Federer. Striking fear into the heart of your opponent is half the battle won. But striking fear in those who love and support you? That is counter-intuitive in so many ways.

WU WU (戊午)/EARTH HORSE: VULNERABILITIES TO BE AWARE OF + WU WU, BUT BETTER

Aside from the anger issues, there are two key vulnerabilities that I must address. Knowing how impatient you are, I will address both vulnerabilities and suggestions within the same segment.

Firstly, know that your Day Master, the Wu Wu (戊午) or Earth Horse, is generally distrustful and sceptical by nature. Trust issues is something that you will always need to contend with and is also the reason why you prefer to build success with your own two hands.

To turn your trust issues into a strength, we must put you, the Wu Wu (戊午) Day Master in a profession or environment where scepticism becomes a strength. Remember I mentioned Kenneth Griffin earlier in this post? He is a billionaire investor, hedge fund manager and entrepreneur. This type of profession is perfect for the cynical Wu Wu Day Master for the following reasons:

You get to use that powerful analytical ability of your Ding Fire (丁) Resource star.
You learn to evaluate risks, inadvertently activating the Ren Water (壬) Wealth element in your chart. The Wu Wu (戊午) pillar will always crave for Water. Because this pillar is too hot, it wants to be cooled down. Only the Ren Water can handle this job. Therefore, you need to master the risk-assessing skills required to be a successful investor, trader, fund manager or entrepreneur. In other words, you need to learn how to make money by using other people’s money.

Secondly, the Wu Wu Day Master can be disorganized. You don’t delegate well (mainly because of your trust issues). But there is only so much that one person can handle, no matter how capable we are. Learning to plan will be one of the biggest lessons that you must learn on your journey to success.

To end this post, I’d like to share another interesting nugget of information. In Chinese Metaphysics or astrology in general, a common advice is to seek for spirituality in order to gain balance. This advice does not apply to you, the Wu Wu (戊午) or Earth Horse Day Master. Spirituality is not for you. Exposing yourself to spiritual practices will literally feed the strong Ding Fire (丁) resource star and inadvertently cause more problems. So please stay as practical and solidly grounded as you can be.

In Master Kevin Chan’s blog about this pillar, he mentioned that William Shakespeare is also a Wu Wu Day Master. There really is something to be said about the propulsive energies of this pillar that creates extraordinary success, isn’t it? I rest my case!

As always, a final caveat. Without the ability to see the full chart, I must stress that the suggestions in this article are broad recommendations based on a single pillar.

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#54 DING SI (丁巳)/FIRE SNAKE: THE GIFT OF LIGHT

Imagine lighting a candle under the brightness of the noon day sun. The flame is still there. Bright as ever. But it’s not as obvious as it would be if the candle was lit in the dark of night. That is how the Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake presents – as a candle in the daylight. This may be considered as the dimmest of the Ding Fire (丁) Day Masters, but you can’t beat it when it comes to sheer resolve and self-sufficiency.

Place this candle at the forefront of your army, give them a challenge worth their talents, and brace yourself for fireworks! The Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake Day Master will stun you with an amazing display of talents – among them, inspiring leadership skills.

DING SI (丁巳)/FIRE SNAKE: OVERVIEW

The Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake carries both the Fire energies of the Ding (丁) and Bing (丙). This is a pillar of extreme brightness and light. The only other Jia Zi that can even come close to such brilliance would be the Bing Wu (丙午) or Fire Horse.

Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake Day Masters are usually born with physical beauty. It’s easy to spot them if you are tuned to such energies. There’s a particular ‘lightness’ about them that absolutely cannot be faked.

DING SI (丁巳)/FIRE SNAKE: STRENGTHS

This Ding Fire (丁) Day Master is at its most prosperous in the Si or Snake Branch (巳). Naturally progressive, this Ding Fire that is known as the Leadership star. It carries with it the power of change and transformation. At the peak of its power, the Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake Day Master will never be content with the here and now. You will always be pushing the boundaries of your world. Be it your career, business, personal development, spirituality, or even physical boundaries, you are never happier than when you are challenging the norm and expanding your horizons.
Your Bing Fire (丙) Companion star forms the main Qi of the Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake pillar. This Companion star injects a hefty dose of self-confidence into you, the Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake Day Master. Guided by this star, you will always be attracted to new ventures and new projects. Also because of this star, you will always feel driven to challenge yourself.
Both the Ding Fire Day Master and Bing Fire Companion star produces your Wu Earth (戊) Output star. This resourceful star is highly independent. Imagined as a towering mountain, the support of this Wu Earth Output Star infuses you with an iron will, as well as the ability to appreciate and embrace your unique identity. It makes you more headstrong and contrarian than some of your other Ding Fire counterparts.
Finally, the Wu Earth (戊) Output Star produces your Geng Metal (庚) Wealth element. The Geng Metal is often depicted as a sword or an axe. Wielding this star gives you amazing executional powers. It adds yet another layer of toughness and stamina to the Ding Si Day Master. Every time you succeed at powering through obstacles and resolving difficult problems, that satisfaction you feel is your Geng Metal Wealth Star literally purring with fulfilment.

In a nutshell, when we put the three stars together in a neat little Si (巳) package, you the Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake Day Master, is blessed with the gifts of acumen, foresight and execution abilities.

DING SI (丁巳)/FIRE SNAKE: HOW YOU PRESENT

When the two stars (Ding and Bing) are seen in unison, you are literally the guiding light that shapes and transforms the world around you. If you are a team leader, think of the Bing Fire as the light that guides the team to their destination and the Ding Fire as the gentle flame that moulds your team members to become better versions of themselves.

Because these two Fire elements are together, the Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake Day Master will always present as someone who is extremely self-confident and always in control.

DING SI (丁巳)/FIRE SNAKE: VULNERABILITIES TO BE AWARE

The Ding Si (丁巳) sits on a Travelling Star. This is a go-getter. Trouble comes when the Ding Si starts feeling bored or worse, unchallenged. Your self-confidence dims, and the flame of passion within you may start to flicker out. The fire burns dimmer and dimmer, and your moodiness starts to manifest itself.

Another vulnerability that you need to be aware of is the Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake’s insatiable appetite for life. How is that a vulnerability? Having a variety of interests is, of course, great! You will never be bored because there is always something to do. But when you have too many on your plate and attempt too much, your success rate may drop due to a lack of focus.

DING SI (丁巳), BUT BETTER

Let’s refer to my earlier depiction of the Ding Si (丁巳) or Fire Snake pillar as a candle in bright daylight. The crux of this pillar’s characteristics lies in a fact that may be hidden even to you, the Ding Si Day Master. All that competitiveness, all that compulsion to prove yourself, is driven by the one key point – you think that nobody can see your candle.

However, in actuality, the Ding Si pillar as a whole, shines so bright that nobody can fail but to notice you!

So go ahead and push those boundaries! Take on those new challenges! Be fearless in the face of new opportunities! But take them on because you have faith in your own abilities, not out of a need to prove yourself to others. Because at the end of the day, this Ding Si (丁巳) pillar has so much to offer, that there is no need to prove nothing to nobody!

As always, a final caveat. Without the ability to see the full chart, I must stress that the suggestions in this article are broad recommendations based on a single pillar.

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#53 BING CHEN (丙辰)/FIRE DRAGON: THE GIFT OF NURTURE

The Bing Chen (丙辰) or Fire Dragon is like a bright sun over a green-cloaked mountain. It’s like the morning sunlight that gently caresses your skin with the promise of a brand, new day. Like the far-seeing and far-reaching morning sun that shines its light across the land, the Bing Chen (丙辰) or Fire Dragon pillar has vision. This pillar wants to matter. Its biggest gift is its ability to nurture. It literally holds the ability to create a whole new world.

BING CHEN (丙辰)/FIRE DRAGON: OVERVIEW

The Bing Chen (丙辰) or Fire Dragon carries all the most traditionally prized profiles – the Eating God, the Direct Officer and the Direct Resource stars. In the olden days, this trio is like the gold standard for a ‘good’ life. Now please remember that for the ancient masters, the definition of being born to a good life means someone who is born to a scholarly or even noble family (Direct Resource), has the opportunity to gain in stature (Direct Officer), and will never lack of food and sustenance (Eating God).

In the modern interpretation, we see this as a Day Master who will always have support from the people around you (Direct Resource), has the leadership skills to harness this support and the creativity to make your own opportunities. Still gold standard? Yep!

Obviously, the Bing Chen (丙辰) or Fire Dragon has been blessed with a good blend of talents. So… how do we make it work?

BING CHEN (丙辰)/FIRE DRAGON: STRENGTHS

The flow of Qi or energy in the Bing Chen (丙辰) or Fire Dragon can be a little complex. So please bear with me!

We need to start with the Bing Fire (丙) Day Master. Like the ever-giving sun, the Bing Fire (丙) Day Masters are renowned for their visionary, magnanimous and generous nature. No doubt about it, you are a giver. And we’re not talking about giving on a small scale. Oh no! This is a pillar of grand gestures. When you give, it’s on a grand scale!
Your Bing Fire Day Master simultaneously produces your Wu Earth (戊) Output star as well as your Yi Wood (乙) Resource star. Let’s talk about the Wu Earth EG first. Here is the base of the creativity that allows you to see a myriad of possibilities. Thanks to this resourceful Wu Earth (戊) Output star, you are literally a gold mine of ideas! The trick is to develop a willingness to bring those ideas into the light of day as opposed to of keeping them buried deep inside.
Your Yi Wood (乙) Resource star is the seed of your knowledge. This represents your talent for gathering information. It also makes you a natural at creating a vast network of talents at your disposal. You are always curious about people. What makes them tick? What are their dreams and aspirations? Some might call you nosy. But hey! To nurture talent/market, we must first find said talent/market. Agree?
Speaking of talent, we come to the Gui Water (癸) Officer star that can be both an advantage as well as a disadvantage to you. We’ll talk more about the disadvantages in the next segment. On the plus side, it adds diplomacy, loyalty and thoughtfulness to your personality. This star kicks in when you are in ‘nurturing’ mode. To flourish, plants need both sunlight and water. To nurture a talent or market, we need both a vision and gentle discipline. It’s akin to saying, ‘Here is what can be. Now this is how you get there.’

Feeling Lost? Just A Little?

I’ve tried to simplify the strengths as much as I can. But what’s to do? This is a rather complicated pillar. So let me give you a clear example in the form of a famous Bing Chen (丙辰) or Fire Dragon Day Master – Steve Jobs:

Was he a visionary? Certainly.
Did he have a vision of what could be? You bet!
Was he not a goldmine of ideas that changed the world? Yes!
Did he have the knowledge and the ability to bring talent into his orbit? Again, yes!
Was he able to nurture a market that became die-hard fans of his ideas? Did he know what made them tick? Did he know what would excite them? Yes, yes and yes!
Did he not hold up a vision of what could be before the world and created a horde of loyal followers? Definitely!
Was he a nice guy? I’m not sure… which brings us to the vulnerabilities of the Bing Chen (丙辰) or Fire Dragon.

BING CHEN (丙辰)/FIRE DRAGON: VULNERABILITIES TO BE AWARE OF & HOW YOU PRESENT

The Sun Trapped In Heaven’s Net is a classic moniker for the Bing Chen (丙辰) or Fire Dragon pillar. The ‘Heaven’s Net’ literally refers to the unpredictable nature of the Gui Water (癸) Officer star. Remember how I said earlier that this star is both a strength as well as a vulnerability?

Without conscious awareness, this Gui Water (癸) Officer star can turn moody and restless. If it gets too strong, the natural sunny nature of the Bing Fire (丙) Day Master becomes hidden from view. Like the sun hiding behind the clouds.

The end result? You, the Bing Chen (丙辰) Day Master may find yourself plagued by constant relationship problems. Awareness is the first step to change. So if you deem this to be a problem, then be aware that you have the tendency to behave like tropical weather – sunny one minute, thunderstorms the next.

By all accounts that I’ve read, Steve Jobs was not an easy man to work for. He had been described as tempestuous. Natch!

BING CHEN (丙辰), BUT BETTER

If having smoother relationships is your goal, then the Bing Chen (丙辰) or Fire Dragon Day Master simply needs to learn the art of compromising. It’s not about compromising on every single thing. But you need to learn what you can be flexible about, and what cannot be compromised.

Back to the example of Steve Jobs, he was uncompromising about his vision.

Therefore, if, your goal is to create a lasting impact like Steve Jobs, then you will need to consciously allow your Gui Water (癸) – Wu Earth (戊) combination to happen. This combo creates an internal fire that burns so strong, it literally changes the shape of the world. How to do that? By developing faith in your own vision and ability. Like Steve Jobs, by having the fortitude to march to the beat of your own drum.

As always, a final caveat. Without the ability to see the full chart, I must stress that the suggestions in this article are broad recommendations based on a single pillar.

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#52 YI MAO (乙卯)/WOOD RABBIT: THE GIFT OF LIKABILITY

It’s spring time! In Bazi, while the Tiger (寅) Branch heralds the coming of spring, the Rabbit (卯) Branch governs the month when spring is in full bloom. The gentle breeze is fragrant with the perfume of flowers. Bees buzz busily from bloom to bloom. See that field of dandelions? That is the Yi Mao (乙卯) or Wood Rabbit pillar.

YI MAO (乙卯)/WOOD RABBIT: OVERVIEW

Pretty as a flower! Yi Wood (乙) Day Masters are generally blessed with a certain degree of physical attractiveness. But in the case of the Yi Mao (乙卯) or Wood Rabbit, the striking Yi Wood is literally sitting on a Peach Blossom star (the Rabbit or Mao Branch is one of the four Bazi Peach Blossom stars). What does it mean exactly? Likability x100!

Graced with a pleasant and agreeable personality, you – the Yi Mao (乙卯) or Wood Rabbit Day Master – is usually found in the centre of a crowd. Just like that field of flowers, you are usually surrounded by people.

YI MAO (乙卯)/WOOD RABBIT: STRENGTHS

Yi Wood (乙) Day Masters are typically sociable, good-natured and well-liked. This trait is further amplified in the Yi Mao (乙卯) or Wood Rabbit pillar which sits on the Thriving stage within the 12 Growth Phases.

Deeply rooted in your Yi Wood (乙) Companion element, the Yi Mao (乙卯) or Wood Rabbit Day Master is the ultimate networker. You enjoy working, playing, and living cooperatively with others. And best of all, you carry a warm and convivial atmosphere with you everywhere you go. Being with you is just… well, nice!

Just that one gift alone draws many noble people into your life. The Yi Mao is literally born to connect with people. And when you do, you will find that you are never short of helpful people in your life.

The Mao (卯) or Rabbit Branch further attracts the Xu (戌) or Dog Branch into your Chart. The Xu (戌) or Dog Branch brings along your Wu Earth (戊) Wealth star which brings some much-needed stability to the Yi Mao Day Master.

Even better, the Xu Branch is the storage for your Ding Fire (丁) Output element. This all-important Ding Fire (丁) represents the spark of your intelligence and creativity. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have the Xu Branch existing within your Natal Bazi Chart. Activating the role of the Ding Fire (丁) simply requires the intentional use of your native creativity and ability to think out of the box.

Finally, hidden deep within the Yi Mao (乙卯) or Wood Rabbit is a deeply-rooted self-belief. For all your niceness, the Yi Mao is, actually, quite individualistic.

YI MAO (乙卯)/WOOD RABBIT: VULNERABILITIES TO BE AWARE OF

Let’s go back to our field of dandelions. See how they sway with every little puff of the wind? That is the biggest vulnerability of the Yi Mao (乙卯) or Wood Rabbit pillar. Because you are constantly surrounded by people, also because you are such a nice person, you are wont to be easily influenced by their opinions.

Someone says turn left; another says turn right; a third says best to U-turn. End result? You are so lost you don’t even know where the end destination is!

People are your biggest asset. They are also your biggest liability. The trick to turn this around is to make sure you listen to those who really know what they are talking about. Otherwise, you may find yourself literally spinning in the wind!

Furthermore, while the Yi Mao (乙卯) attracts the Xu (戌) or Dog Branch, it also simultaneously repels the You (酉) or Rooster Branch. Both these animal signs carry your Xin Metal (辛) Influence Star. This push-pull relationship with the Xin Metal (辛) is best described as passive-aggressive tendencies that you must learn to manage, to maintain healthy relationships with the many people in your life. Otherwise, you may find that even though you are always surrounded by people, but the faces are constantly changing. People come in and out of your life, sometimes without leaving even the smallest of imprint.

YI MAO (乙卯)/WOOD RABBIT: HOW YOU PRESENT

People are drawn to you for your amiable nature. Somehow, even without meaning to, you project an air of subtle vulnerability. People love to take care of you! What a great asset! Be discerning with that power, and you will be going places.

YI MAO (乙卯), BUT BETTER

Lastly, a suggestion to create an indomitable Yi Mao (乙卯) Day Master is to learn better planning skills. Guided by a solid plan of your own making, you will be less inclined to be side-tracked by other people’s suggestions.

As always, a final caveat. Without the ability to see the full chart, I must stress that the suggestions in this article are broad recommendations based on a single pillar.

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#51 JIA YIN (甲寅)/WOOD TIGER: THE GIFT OF HONESTY

We’ve all heard about the Giant Sequoia, haven’t we? It is also known as the Giant Redwood tree. It grows up to a height of 85m (or more), and a girth of 8m. That’s huge! It’s a great depiction of the Jia Yin (甲寅) or better known as the Wood Tiger Pillar.

JIA YIN (甲寅)/WOOD TIGER: OVERVIEW

Look at the picture and I’m sure you can easily discern the key characteristics of the Jia Yin (甲寅) or Wood Tiger Day Master. If you are thinking grounded, steady, loyal, straightforward, and reliable, you are hitting the nail right on the head!

This giant tree, the toughest and hardiest of all the Jia Wood (甲) Day Masters, is straight as an arrow, bearing with it – the gift of honesty.

JIA YIN (甲寅)/WOOD TIGER: STRENGTHS

I believe I may have said this in my earlier posts – but it bears saying again – the quality of any Wood Day Master relies heavily on its rooting. In this Jia Yin (甲寅) or Wood Tiger pillar, we see a perfectly rooted Day Master, like the tree sinking its roots deep into the ground.

This relationship carries an aura of stately regality and honour. It also brings confidence and strong willpower to you, the Jia Yin (甲寅) or Wood Tiger Day Master. You are obviously no pushover (in fact, good luck shifting that tree). At the core of this confidence and willpower, lies a competitive vein that will push you to extraordinary measures in your pursuit of success. Words like ‘failure’ or ‘losing’ are anathema to you.

2. Your Bing Fire (丙) Output Star plays an important role within this pillar. The warmth of this element creates passion and also helps bridle some of the Jia Yin (甲寅)’s overbearing tendencies. Additionally, it brings a shine to your innate kindness and benevolence.

3. Your Jia Wood (甲) Companion Star and Bing Fire (丙) Output element co-produces each other to create the final element within this pillar – your Wu Earth (戊) Wealth Star. Think of this relationship as you, the Jia Yin Day Master, having a firm grip on your wealth. It adds pragmatism, industriousness, and tenacity to your burgeoning list of strengths.

Given its lofty heights, it comes as no surprise that the Jia Yin (甲寅) or Wood Tiger Day Master excels at big-picture strategizing. With this pillar’s bristling potential, a Jia Yin Day Master, logically, is someone who will need room to grow. To reach its full height, this Jia Yin Day Master must have the freedom to do what a Jia Wood does best – to take a single idea and branch it out into various applications. Bowing down to authority will not only be painful for this gargantuan tree, it may even break its spirit. That is why it makes better sense for a Jia Yin Day Master to be running their own business where they get to call the shots as opposed to knuckling down under another person’s authority.

However, what is most remarkable about the Jia Yin (甲寅) or Wood Tiger Day Master, is the palpable absence of ego. While you can be controlling and domineering, a Jia Yin Day Master is hardly one who will push yourself forward just for the sake of the limelight or attention. As a leader, you would be someone who would willingly take a step back and allow others a turn at the reins.

JIA YIN (甲寅)/WOOD TIGER: VULNERABILITIES TO BE AWARE OF

That competitive streak, one of your biggest strengths, can also be a vulnerability. When taken to the extreme, fear of failure can paralyze you. Granted, nobody enjoys failing. In fact, most of us are affected by this fear in one way or another. It’s part of human nature, after all. But when the fear of failure eclipses your drive to succeed, that is when remedial action is called for.

At this juncture, when fear of failure is holding you back, it is time for some introspection to figure out where this fear is coming from and take a moment to reframe your beliefs.

Another vulnerability of the Jia Yin (甲寅) or Wood Tiger is your hardiness. Yes, I agree. Being tough is a strength. But when the winds of change blow, and you are too unyielding or too unbending, this tree could literally break.

JIA YIN (甲寅)/WOOD TIGER: HOW YOU PRESENT

The Jia Yin (甲寅) or Wood Tiger will always present a serene and level-headed face to the world at large. So don’t be surprised if everyone runs to you when there seems to be trouble afoot! Think of how the woodland creatures run into the protection of the benevolent tree when a storm is brewing. That’s how it’s gonna be for you!

JIA YIN (甲寅), BUT BETTER

Any suggestion to improve on the Jia Yin (甲寅) or Wood Tiger pillar will revolve around ensuring that this tree doesn’t get uprooted. It’s about learning to bend a little and adopt a willingness to understand the perspectives of others.

The Jia Yin (甲寅) or Wood Tiger has a ‘hidden pull’ relationship with the Hai (亥) branch which carries your Ren Water (壬) Resource star. What this means is that help is always near at hand whenever you need it. All you have to do, is learn a little give-and-take.

As always, a final caveat. Without the ability to see the full chart, I must stress that the suggestions in this article are broad recommendations based on a single pillar.

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#50 GUI CHOU (癸丑)/WATER OX: THE GIFT OF UNIQUENESS

Imagined as ice or snow, the Gui Chou (癸丑) or Water Ox pillar is unique, like how every snowflake is literally different and unique. By this, I mean the actual, real, literal snowflakes… not the present-day derogatory slang that describes a person who is overly sensitive!

GUI CHOU (癸丑)/WATER OX: OVERVIEW

I think one of the best (and certainly most entertaining) way to give a quick overview of the Gui Chou (癸丑) or Water Ox Day Master would be to reference Princess Elsa from the hit animation movie Frozen!

Like Elsa, the Gui Chou Day Master will frequently come across as cold and stand-offish. You keep people at arms-length. But beneath that Ice Queen (or Ice King) exterior, beats a warm and loving heart only glimpsed by those fortunate enough to penetrate through your icy armour.

GUI CHOU (癸丑)/WATER OX: STRENGTHS

In the Gui Chou (癸丑) or Water Ox pillar, this Gui (癸) Day Master is rooted and sits on the storage of your Resource Star which is represented by the Metal element. When the overall conditions of the Bazi Chart support this formation, we see this as someone who is comfortable in their own skin, secure in their unique identity, a law unto themselves.

The energy of this pillar begins with the hidden Ji Earth (己) Influence star. Given the innate resources of the Ji Earth (己), the Gui Chou (癸丑) or Water Ox Day Master will usually be mavericks who prefer to learn things through your own efforts. From your point of view, the learning process is something deeply personal and should, ideally, happen unfettered by someone else’s opinions. This Ji Earth (己) Influence Star is also responsible for a large swath of your perfectionistic attitude. There is a strong drive for excellence here, something that you demand from yourself and others.
Your Ji Earth (己) Influence star produces your Xin Metal (辛) Resource star. Within this pillar, the Xin Metal manifests as your methodical and meticulous approach to life in general. You believe in accuracy. Everything must be just so!
Lastly, your Xin Metal (辛) Resource star produces or strengthens both your Gui Water (癸) Day Master and Companion element. This relationship further adds to your independent nature. You neither need nor expect much external help. Instead, you are willing to work hard to distinguish yourself and realize your ambitions for success.

GUI CHOU (癸丑)/WATER OX: VULNERABILITIES TO BE AWARE OF

The same drive for excellence described in your strengths could also become your Achilles heel. You put unnecessary pressure on yourself and when things don’t go as expected, you risk becoming rash, impetuous and overly critical.

That perfectionistic streak that serves you so well could also be a stumbling block in your journey to success. This usually happens when you cling stubbornly to an idea or ideal, adamant in your wish to prove everyone wrong.

Finally, I rarely write about the health aspects of Bazi. That’s because I believe that matters of physical health should best be left to the doctors and scientists. However, I shall make an exception in this case. The Gui Chou (癸丑) is vulnerable to health issues. This happens when the Gui Water (癸) melts into the Ji Earth (己) and becomes contaminated. Typically, this manifests as potentially illnesses of the lungs like influenza and pneumonia. Given the Covid-19 global pandemic, I urge you to be extra careful with your health.

There is a theory that famed Chinese strategist Zhuge Liang was a Gui Chou Day Master. When he reached his Fire Luck Pillar, the Gui Water melted into the Ji Earth, which accounted for his untimely death due to tuberculosis. Interesting theory of course, but unconfirmed. We have no way to check Zhuge Liang’s Bazi Chart. He was born in 181 AD! He may have simply worked himself to an early grave by over-exertion, working desperately to keep the Shu-Han dynasty intact with a feckless emperor Liu Shan at the helm (son of Liu Bei).

GUI CHOU (癸丑)/WATER OX: HOW YOU PRESENT

That icy armour of yours can also be your biggest vulnerability. The Gui Chou (癸丑) or Water Ox Day Master is a very private and reserved person. In a modern-day society that gravitates towards the noisy extrovert, this could be one of the reasons why you don’t receive much external support.

GUI CHOU (癸丑), BUT BETTER

Recognizing the cold exterior you present to the world, becoming Gui Chou (癸丑) but better simply means allowing the world to see you for who you really are – that unique and intelligent person with a caring soul.

You could also open yourself to the spiritual side of life. By fostering a stronger connection with the universe and learning to trust your intuition, you can still remain true to yourself but with the added advantage of a positive outlook. With just that one small advantage, you can create miracles.

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