English · BaZi Term
Wood (木)
Growth and expansion — the upward, living force of spring.
Definition
Wood (木, mù) is one of the Five Elements. In the generating cycle it is produced by Water and produces Fire; in the controlling cycle it is restrained by Metal and restrains Earth.
Meaning in a chart
Wood is the energy of growth, expansion, and vitality — the upward push of a sprout becoming a tree. It governs benevolence (仁), planning, idealism, flexibility, and the drive to develop and reach outward. Its season is spring and its direction is east.
Example
The Heavenly Stems 甲 (Yang Wood) and 乙 (Yin Wood) carry the Wood element. In the generating cycle, Water 水 feeds Wood, and Wood in turn feeds Fire 火.
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FAQ
What does Wood (木) mean in BaZi?
Wood (木, mù) is one of the Five Elements. In the generating cycle it is produced by Water and produces Fire; in the controlling cycle it is restrained by Metal and restrains Earth.
How is Wood (木) read in a BaZi chart?
Wood is the energy of growth, expansion, and vitality — the upward push of a sprout becoming a tree. It governs benevolence (仁), planning, idealism, flexibility, and the drive to develop and reach outward. Its season is spring and its direction is east.
What is an example of Wood (木)?
The Heavenly Stems 甲 (Yang Wood) and 乙 (Yin Wood) carry the Wood element. In the generating cycle, Water 水 feeds Wood, and Wood in turn feeds Fire 火.