Practical Bazi Case Study: Step-by-Step Guide to Bazi Analysis

Case Basic Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Birth Time: Lunar calendar, 15th day of the 3rd month, 1990, noon hour
  • Bazi: Geng Wu, Geng Chen, Jia Zi, Geng Wu

Step 1: Charting the Bazi

| Pillar | Heavenly Stem | Earthly Branch | Five Elements |
|--------|---------------|----------------|---------------|
| Year Pillar | Geng | Wu | Metal-Fire |
| Month Pillar | Geng | Chen | Metal-Earth |
| Day Pillar | Jia | Zi | Wood-Water |
| Hour Pillar | Geng | Wu | Metal-Fire |

Day Master: Jia Wood

Step 2: Analyzing the Strength of the Five Elements

  • Jia Wood is born in the Chen month (Earth is strong), Wood energy is restricted.
  • Geng Metal in the Year Pillar restrains Jia Wood, Geng Metal in the Hour Pillar restrains Jia Wood.
  • Geng Metal in the Month Pillar also restrains Jia Wood.
  • The Zi (Water) in the Day Branch nourishes Jia Wood.

Judgment: The Day Master Jia Wood is relatively weak, favoring Water and Wood, avoiding Metal, Fire, and Earth.

Step 3: Determining the Ten Gods

| Heavenly Stem | Relationship with Day Master | Ten Gods |
|---------------|-----------------------------|----------|
| Geng (Year Stem) | Metal restrains Wood | Seven Killings |
| Geng (Month Stem) | Metal restrains Wood | Seven Killings |
| Geng (Hour Stem) | Metal restrains Wood | Seven Killings |

The hidden stems in the Earthly Branches also need analysis, which is omitted here.

Step 4: Analyzing the Structure

Three Seven Killings appear in the stems, indicating heavy killing energy and a weak body. The presence of the Resource Star (Water) is needed to resolve the killing energy, forming a "Killing and Resource mutually generating" structure.

Step 5: Personality Analysis

  • Multiple Seven Killings: Determined and decisive but under significant pressure.
  • Jia Wood as Day Master: Upright and idealistic.
  • Zi as Resource Star: Intelligent and wise.

Conclusion: This person has a strong personality and leadership potential but faces considerable internal pressure and needs to learn how to release it.

Step 6: Career Analysis

  • Seven Killings represent authority and career.
  • Killing and Resource mutually generating: Suitable for careers requiring authority, such as management, law, military, or police work.
  • Favors Water and Wood: Suitable for industries related to Water and Wood, such as education, culture, or water resources.

Step 7: Marriage Analysis

  • For a male, the Direct Wealth (Earth) represents the wife.
  • Chen Earth in the Month Branch indicates the wife star has a root.
  • However, Chen Earth is weakened by Geng Metal, suggesting the wife may have a weaker constitution.
  • Zi Water in the Day Branch is the marriage palace, and Zi-Wu clash indicates fluctuations in marriage.

Step 8: Luck Pillar Analysis

Assuming luck starts at age 3:
- Ages 3–12: Ji Mao Luck (Earth-Wood) → Mao Wood supports the body, childhood is acceptable.
- Ages 13–22: Wu Yin Luck (Earth-Wood) → Yin Wood supports the body, academic progress is smooth.
- Ages 23–32: Ding Chou Luck (Fire-Earth) → Average luck, career begins.
- Ages 33–42: Bing Zi Luck (Fire-Water) → Zi Water supports the body, career advances.
- Ages 43–52: Yi Hai Luck (Wood-Water) → Best luck period, career peaks.

Summary

This chart shows heavy killing energy and a weak body, requiring the Resource Star to resolve it. Early luck is average, but it improves in middle age. Career-wise, it is suitable for authoritative roles, and marriage requires careful attention.