Question 1

What is BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny)?

Accepted Answer

BaZi (八字, "Eight Characters") is a Chinese astrology system using your birth year, month, day, and hour to construct a chart of eight characters paired across heavenly stems and earthly branches. The five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) reveal personality, fortune, relationships, health, and 10-year luck cycles.

Question 2

What information do I need to use the calculator?

Accepted Answer

Date of birth (year/month/day), exact time of birth (HH:MM), gender, and place of birth. The calculator automatically applies True Solar Time correction for accurate Heavenly-Earthly pairings.

Question 3

How accurate is this free BaZi calculator?

Accepted Answer

The calculator uses authentic classical formulas, generates the full eight-character chart with day master, elements, zodiac, hidden stems, and luck pillars — equivalent to a manual reading from a master. No signup, unlimited use.

Question 4

Want a deeper reading?

Accepted Answer

Book a consultation at /booking — new clients book 21 days ahead, returning clients 10 days. Sessions are conducted via Google Meet with a written yearly forecast saved to your account.

八字 BaZi Calculator