English · BaZi Term
Nurture (養)
Nurture — growing in the womb, ready to be born.
Definition
Nurture (養, yǎng) is the twelfth and final stage, when new life is nourished in the womb before birth.
Meaning in a chart
Nurture is gentle preparation and gestation — the energy is gathering, protected, and developing, almost ready to emerge. It completes the cycle and leads directly back to Growth and a new birth.
Example
It is the last stage before the cycle returns to Growth (長生).
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FAQ
What does Nurture (養) mean in BaZi?
Nurture (養, yǎng) is the twelfth and final stage, when new life is nourished in the womb before birth.
How is Nurture (養) read in a BaZi chart?
Nurture is gentle preparation and gestation — the energy is gathering, protected, and developing, almost ready to emerge. It completes the cycle and leads directly back to Growth and a new birth.
What is an example of Nurture (養)?
It is the last stage before the cycle returns to Growth (長生).