English · BaZi Term
Water (水)
Flow and wisdom — the descending, storing force of winter.
Definition
Water (水, shuǐ) is produced by Metal and produces Wood; it is restrained by Earth and restrains Fire.
Meaning in a chart
Water is the energy of flow, depth, and storage — the river that adapts to any path. It governs wisdom (智), intuition, adaptability, and the quiet, downward, conserving impulse. Its season is winter and its direction is north.
Example
The Heavenly Stems 壬 (Yang Water) and 癸 (Yin Water) carry the Water element. Metal 金 produces Water, and Water nourishes Wood 木.
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FAQ
What does Water (水) mean in BaZi?
Water (水, shuǐ) is produced by Metal and produces Wood; it is restrained by Earth and restrains Fire.
How is Water (水) read in a BaZi chart?
Water is the energy of flow, depth, and storage — the river that adapts to any path. It governs wisdom (智), intuition, adaptability, and the quiet, downward, conserving impulse. Its season is winter and its direction is north.
What is an example of Water (水)?
The Heavenly Stems 壬 (Yang Water) and 癸 (Yin Water) carry the Water element. Metal 金 produces Water, and Water nourishes Wood 木.