References
Sources and further reading
Our articles are educational summaries of commonly used BaZi terminology and calendrical ideas. Traditional schools are not uniform, so terminology pages explain uncertainty instead of presenting one interpretation as universal.
Primary reference areas
- Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, Hidden Stems, and the 60 Jiazi cycle
- Five Element production and control relationships
- Day Master and Ten Gods terminology
- Solar terms, local time, and traditional year and month boundaries
External references
For calendar dates, consult a reliable civil calendar or astronomical time reference. For legal, medical, financial, or other important decisions, consult a qualified professional. This site does not turn external references into predictions.