English · BaZi Term
Direct Resource (正印)
Nurturing support, learning, and protection.
Definition
Direct Resource (正印, zhèng yìn) is the Ten God for the element that produces the Day Master, with the opposite yin-yang polarity. It is the second Resource (印) god.
Meaning in a chart
Direct Resource represents steady nourishment and support: education, mentorship, protection, credentials, and reputation. It is the classic indicator of the mother and of formal learning — a calm, sustaining energy that strengthens the Day Master and builds knowledge and trust over time. Where Indirect Resource is unconventional, Direct Resource is orthodox, reliable nurturing.
Example
Water produces Wood, so if your Day Master is 甲 (Yang Wood), then 癸 (Yin Water) is your Direct Resource — opposite polarity.
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FAQ
What does Direct Resource (正印) mean in BaZi?
Direct Resource (正印, zhèng yìn) is the Ten God for the element that produces the Day Master, with the opposite yin-yang polarity. It is the second Resource (印) god.
How is Direct Resource (正印) read in a BaZi chart?
Direct Resource represents steady nourishment and support: education, mentorship, protection, credentials, and reputation. It is the classic indicator of the mother and of formal learning — a calm, sustaining energy that strengthens the Day Master and builds knowledge and trust over time. Where Indirect Resource is unconventional, Direct Resource is orthodox, reliable nurturing.
What is an example of Direct Resource (正印)?
Water produces Wood, so if your Day Master is 甲 (Yang Wood), then 癸 (Yin Water) is your Direct Resource — opposite polarity.