English · BaZi Term
Growth (長生)
Birth — fresh potential and a new beginning.
Definition
Growth (長生, cháng shēng) is the first of the Twelve Life Stages, the moment an element is born and its energy begins to rise.
Meaning in a chart
Like a newborn or a sprouting seed, Growth is full of fresh vitality, optimism, and long-term potential. The energy is young but clean and rising, favoring new starts, learning, and gentle, steady development.
Example
It opens the twelve-stage cycle — the element has just come to life and will strengthen from here toward its prime.
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FAQ
What does Growth (長生) mean in BaZi?
Growth (長生, cháng shēng) is the first of the Twelve Life Stages, the moment an element is born and its energy begins to rise.
How is Growth (長生) read in a BaZi chart?
Like a newborn or a sprouting seed, Growth is full of fresh vitality, optimism, and long-term potential. The energy is young but clean and rising, favoring new starts, learning, and gentle, steady development.
What is an example of Growth (長生)?
It opens the twelve-stage cycle — the element has just come to life and will strengthen from here toward its prime.