BaZi Day Master - Jia Wood 甲木 - Yang Wood
Wood (Chinese: 木; pinyin: mù), sometimes translated as Tree, is the growing of the matter, or the matter's growing stage.[1] Wood is the first phase of Wu Xing. Wood is yang in character. It stands for springtime, the east, the planet Jupiter, the color blue, green, wind, and the Azure Dragon (Qing Long) in Four Symbols.
The Wu Xing are chiefly an ancient mnemonic device for systems with 5 stages; hence the preferred translation of "tree" over "wood"
In Chinese Taoist thought, Wood attributes are considered to be strength and flexibility, as with bamboo. It is also associated with qualities of warmth, generosity, co-operation and idealism. The Wood person will be expansive, outgoing and socially conscious. The wood element is one that seeks ways to grow and expand. Wood heralds the beginning of life, springtime and buds, sensuality and fecundity. Wood needs moisture to thrive.
In Chinese medicine, wood is associated with negative feelings of anger, positive feelings of patience, and altruism. Organs associated with this element are the liver (yin), gall bladder (yang), eyes, and tendons.
Astrology
In Chinese astrology, wood is included in the 10 heavenly stems (the five elements in their [[Wikipedia:yin and yang|yin and yang]] forms), which combine with the 12 Earthly Branches (or Chinese signs of the zodiac), to form the 60 year cycle. Yang years end in 4 (e.g. 1974) while Yin years end in 5 (e.g. 1975). Wood governs the Chinese zodiac signs Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon. Some Western astrologers have argued for an association between wood and the element Ether, on the grounds that ether is associated with Jupiter in Vedic Astrology.
Cycle of Wu Xing
In the regenerative cycle of the Wu Xing, water engenders Wood, "as rain or dew makes plant life flourish"; Wood begets fire as "fire is generated by rubbing together two pieces of wood" and it must be fueled by burning wood.
In the conquest cycle, Wood overcomes earth by binding it together with the roots of trees and drawing sustenance from the soil; metal overcomes Wood, as the metal axe can topple the largest trees.[3]
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The Wood Element is associated with Spring, the time when new shoots begin to push their heads up through the soil. All vegetation is represented by the Wood Element. Wood suggests the creative principal, the feminine principal, and new beginnings of all kinds.
Yin Wood represents the strength that it takes for a new shoot to push up through the ground, a chick needs to break through the hard shell of an egg, or a baby needs to come out into the world. Yin Wood represents also growth and development.
Yang Wood represents the planting of the seed, the moment of conception, the essence of creation.
Wood periods are a time for healing, for bestowing favours, for helping others, for beginning projects and time for initial growth both personally and professionally.
Wood people tend to be benefactors. They are drawn to the helping professions. They assist those less fortunate than themselves. Wood people prefer to work and play in a cooperative environment. While they make good leaders, they lead by gaining the cooperation of others rather than expecting them to be obedient. Wood people are not big on discipline for the sake of discipline. Wood people are usually motivated by a higher purpose.
Yang/Wood people tend to be more creative. They are good at starting things but usually prefer that others finish what has been started.
Yin/Wood people are better at drawing out the best in others, especially in a practical way.
The emotion of Wood is anger, and the organ system is the Liver along with its related organ system, the Gallbladder. Its colour is green and its shape is upright rectangular. Wood is associated with growth, especially new growth,as its associated time of year is Spring.
Signs of Wood disharmony include irritability and vision problems.
Wood people may tend to have a temper especially if frustrated. The sense organ is the eyes and might tend to have 'blind spots' in their world view.
In the Nourishing cycle,Wood nourishes Fire and is nourished by Water.
Wood people would find the colour green, vertical shapes, and live plants in their environment all contributing to overall harmony. To enhance, add the Water element in the form of a fountain or fish tank. A touch of red, or Fire Element further nourishes the harmony. Relationships with Fire and Water people tend to be easier for the Wood Person.
The Controlling or Destructive Elements are Earth and Metal. Relationships with Earth and Metal people tend to require more work to produce harmony.
The Tiger and the Rabbit are ruled by the Wood Element.
Pictorially, Jia Wood represents tree. Tree is tall, thick, and sturdy. Trees grow upwardly to the sky. Tree is externally thick and branching out. The root is holding the soil (Ji Earth) and it is physical hiding under the ground. To be a Jia Wood DM, the person has need to looks like a tree which the outlook is tall and sturdy. Usually if the Jia Wood DM looks tall and sturdy with benevolence character will be a successful one.
From the above, we can say that a Jia Wood DM person is thick and tactless. They are not the type that sensitive to the issues surrounding them. They are always developing just that we cannot see it in short period of time. Due to the development of a tree is slow the Jia Wood person is the type that reluctant to change until they are being forced to. But they will eventually spring back just like a tree eventually recovers from being struck by an axe. However, the recovering stage will takes a very long time.
What can we do if we have a nice tall tree with us?
We know that trees can helps holding the wet earth from landslides. Also, we know that by chopping the tree we can use the wood to make chairs, tables, papers, etc
When the Ji Earth has too much water in the chart, they need Jia Wood to help them holding the earth back to shape.
When a Jia Wood person has Geng Metal (axe) in the chart, usually this person is successful one because the Jia Wood is chopped into pieces to make beautiful chairs, tables, papers, etc - useful Jia Wood.
If the Jia Wood person does not have Geng Metal present in the chart, it is useless Jia Wood. Then this Jia Wood person will have to wait until it meets with the luck cycle or annual pillar that consists of Geng Metal or Shen Monkey. If a person does not have any Jia Wood in the BaZi, the person is hard to expand and branching their business or endeavour.
Jia Wood DM is more suitable for a Male. It is not so ideal for a Female to born as Jia Wood DM. Usually Yi Wood woman is prettier than the Jia Wood woman. Imagine a Tree (Jia Wood) and a Flower (Yi Wood), which one is more attractive?
A Jia Wood DM female is hard to runaway from 2 situations in life. First, must have to get married to a good husband. Second, must have to be scolded by husband. Only these 2 situations in life to consider the Jia Wood DM is having good life. This is due to the above explanation where Jia Wood needs to be chopped by Metal. In 10 Gods, Metal to a Jia Wood is DO/7K.
A Jia Wood DM male is not an exception to the above rules. A Jia Wood male thatr is being criticized and accused denotes good luck. This is due to DO/7K can represents legal issues. If the Jia Wood DM did not face any criticism or scolded, the person will be attracted to legal issues. Therefore, if you are criticizing and even torturing a Jia Wood person, you are actually helping him/her to avoid from legal issues.
Another way to avoid the legal issues, the Jia Wood DM may go for acupuncture. By doing so, you will benefit two ways. It makes you healthier and avoided from legal issues. One stone hits two birds.
Jia Wood DM will easily being made used by their friends and siblings. This is due to the Friends and Siblings element in 10 Gods for a Jia Wood is Yi Wood. Yi Wood is a parasite that lean against the tree to reach the top in order to get expose to Sun (Fire) which is considered as competing with the tree to obtain the same benefit. In BaZi perspective, Jia Wood needs Fire element. But not too much Fire like those Jia Wood born in Summer season does not need more fire. Too much fire will destroy the jungle.
To communicate with a Jia Wood person, you need to be very straightforward and straight to the point. The reason is they are too thick which is not sensitive enough to flowery words. They cannot sense what you are trying to hint. To a lady that wanted to marry the Jia Wood boyfriend or husband, you probably need to be very blunt when talking to them. I want a diamond ring now and let's get married!
If your staff or colleague is a Jia Wood DM, you need to be blunt on telling out their mistakes. You are wrong! You are late! You are lazy!
You may not have the awareness on a Jia Wood and somewhat belittling them because you think that their action and movement is always seen and it is slow. You don't have much worry on them even they are going to retaliate. You can anytime act faster than the Jia Wood. Do not forget although you can make use of Jia Wood DM, they physically looks unmoved or slow in movement but Jia Wood roots which is under the ground can grow far away unexpectedly and unseen.
For example, you have a business idea and you tell your Jia Wood friend about the the business idea. You thought that Jia Wood is lack of awareness and somewhat numb. Not challenging and not rivalry at all. On the next day when you propose your business idea to the investor, it is too late that the Jia Wood has already using the roots to grow and reach the investor faster than you. We Chinese Cantonese says "死了都不知道发生什么事" - Died without knowing what has happened.
(甲Jia) Yang Wood is like a tree, tall, sturdy, stubborn, and ever growing upward. Symbolize/stand for the phenomenon of a seedling break through the soil. Belong to pine and cypress and big tree, strong and powerful. From the way trees extend themselves to reach sunlight for growth, Jia people will spend efforts to plan and develop in order to move upward from their current situation. Moreover their roots are always rooted firmly in the ground; they are not easily wavered by strong winds. The characteristics of Jia people are that they have strong willpower, are outspoken, will not give up easily even encountered some setbacks. They are righteous and not the type who will beat around the bush. They like to upkeep morals and reputation. Their character is also steady and down to earth. Hence they are not frivolous and they are not slipshod in their work.
No matter what they do, they have a strong sense of responsibility and are of honorable people, and seldom get wavered by temptations. Jia people are able to sympathize with others, will not turn away knowing others in need of help; however this may lead to much interference to others. Shortcomings are that they are stubborn, not able to compromise, not as quick-witted and sometimes not able to adapt to changing circumstances. Like a strong tree with roots firmly grounded, any changes are unlikely to happen overnight. As in the growth of a small tree, we can anticipate that it will grow into a tall and strong tree. Hence it is easy to foresee the development of the growth and character of a Jia person. It is unlikely that Jia people would develop otherwise, unless they meet with a very great setback or they grow up in a abnormal background.
(乙Yi)Yin Wood is like a shrub or grass, tactful and unyielding, ever growing. Like a small plant growing up softly and curly, and emitting as a beautiful and gorgeous flower. Yi people are meek and mild, rich in expression ability, can distinguish reality and like to seek improvement and development in one’s own environment. As in a small plant or flower, it would react and respond very sensitively to any small changes of conditions or the environment. Yi people are very quick-witted and have very fast adaptability in any change of circumstances. Yi people are that they can coordinate very well and will not insist on their own opinions.
Although they can be very modest, they tend to be possessive at heart and are very careful and meticulous. Like a little flower, they may appear weak but can still grow well in a harsh environment. When typhoon happens, the small plants will swing and waver with it. They will not wither easily even though trodden, as long as their roots are still intact. From this instance, we can see that Yi people are very flexible but can also be realistic too. In terms of financial aspect, Yi people can spend efforts to save well, they would not waste easily and can be quite stubborn about this. Shortcomings are that they have a timid personality and very dependent on others. Though they may be creative, things or events may not happen as they wished. Hence these problems may cause them to be distressed and lose self-confidence. Besides, they are likely to go against their own feelings and thoughts to follows others, swayed by temptations and may be deceived or mislead by others easily.
Day Master is basically YOU! Your personality, characteristics, traits and attributes.
Where is it located in a Bazi chart?
It’s found in the Day Stem. The rest of the stems and branches in the Bazi chart represent their influences to your life and pathways.
How do you know which Day Master are you?
Please click at the Bazi calculator of Destiny Empire to key in your date and time of birth, and from there you will find your Bazi chart and your Day Master.
Having done that, you now know which Day Master you belong to. There are basically 10 Day Masters as follows:-
Tree (Jia-Yang Wood)
Flower (Yi-Yin Wood)
Sun (Bing-Yang Fire)
Candle Flame (Ding-Yin Fire)
Mountain (Wu-Yang Earth)
Soil/Moist Earth (Ji-Yin Earth)
Iron (Geng-Yang Metal)
Gold (Xin-Yin Metal)
Sea Water (Ren-Yang Water)
Rain (Gui-Yin Water)
Let’s start with Jia Day Master (Tree)
If you are a Jia Day Master, you have qualities of a Tree. Imagine what a Big Tall Tree looks like. Its trunk, branches and leaves will extend themselves to reach out to sunlight for growth while its roots will stay firmly in the ground. In this way, Jia Day Masters characteristics are such that they will exert themselves to plan and develop in order to move upward from their current situation.
They are steady, strong and upright and have strong will-powered, and will not be easily swayed. They are very direct and out-spoken people and will say whats on their mind, not knowing they may hurt people by their directness and bluntness. They may appeared as unfeeling, not because they are heartless but because they do not tune to what is going around them.
However, from the shades of the trees, you will notice that they provide shades and shelter to people. In this way, Jia people are able to sympathise and empathize with others, and will not turn away when someone is in need of help. They are also very honest and straight forward.
Since their roots are always firmly rooted in the ground, Jia people are reluctant to changes, and if changing circumstances are forced upon them, it will be slow and gradual. Contrary to this, due to the Tree’s growth nature, they are always slowly changing, however, not easily seen. They can also be stubborn and not as quick-witted as other day masters.
Tree (Jia) characteristics will be different depending on which season or month you were born. There will be different types of Jia Wood from various parts of the world, as conditions and climate will affect the Trees and Woods.
Trees born in Winter are frozen Tree, whereas born in Summer are burnt Tree. Are you a Jia Wood born in Winter, or Summer, or Autumn, or Spring?
