60 Day Pillars Dictionary

Your day pillar is the stem-branch pair of the day you were born, the pillar that stands for you. It reads the relation between the day stem (you) and the day branch (where you sit).

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Gap-ja day pillar (甲子)The Gap-ja (甲子) day pillar places the Day Master, Gap Wood (甲), over the day branch, Ja Water (子). The branch's primary hidden stem, Gye Water (癸), nourishes the Day Master as Direct Resource, and its life stage is Bath.
Eul-chuk day pillar (乙丑)The Eul-chuk (乙丑) day pillar places the Day Master, Eul Wood (乙), over the day branch, Chuk Earth (丑). Its main hidden stem, Gi Earth (己), is controlled by the Day Master, making it Indirect Wealth. Its twelve life stage is Decline.
Byeong-in day pillar (丙寅)The Byeong-in (丙寅) day pillar places the Day Master, Byeong Fire (丙), over the day branch, In Wood (寅). Its main hidden stem, Gap Wood (甲), generates the Day Master, making it Indirect Resource. Its twelve life stage is Birth.
Jeong-myo day pillar (丁卯)The Jeong-myo (丁卯) day pillar places the Day Master, Jeong Fire (丁), over the day branch, Myo Wood (卯). The branch's main stem, Eul Wood (乙), nourishes the Day Master as Indirect Resource, and its twelve life stage is Sickness.
Mu-jin day pillar (戊辰)The Mu-jin (戊辰) day pillar places the Day Master, Mu Earth (戊), over the day branch, Jin Earth (辰). The branch's main stem, Mu Earth (戊), matches the Day Master as Companion, and its twelve life stage is Capping.
Gi-sa day pillar (己巳)The Gi-sa (己巳) day pillar places the Day Master, Gi Earth (己), over the day branch, Sa Fire (巳). The branch's main hidden stem, Byeong Fire (丙), nourishes the Day Master as Direct Resource, and its twelve life stage is Peak.
Gyeong-o day pillar (庚午)The Gyeong-o (庚午) day pillar places the Day Master, Gyeong Metal (庚), over the day branch, O Fire (午). The branch's main hidden stem, Jeong Fire (丁), governs the Day Master as Direct Officer, and its twelve life stage is Bath.
Sin-mi day pillar (辛未)The Sin-mi (辛未) day pillar places the Day Master, Sin Metal (辛), over the day branch, Mi Earth (未). The branch's main hidden stem, Gi Earth (己), nourishes the Day Master as Indirect Resource, and its twelve life stage is Decline.
Im-sin day pillar (壬申)The Im-sin (壬申) day pillar places the Day Master, Im Water (壬), above the day branch, Sin Metal (申). The branch's primary energy, Gyeong Metal (庚), generates the Day Master and serves as Indirect Resource. Its twelve life stage is Birth.
Gye-yu day pillar (癸酉)The Gye-yu (癸酉) day pillar places the Day Master, Gye Water (癸), above the day branch, Yu Metal (酉). The branch's primary energy, Sin Metal (辛), generates the Day Master and serves as Indirect Resource. Its twelve life stage is Sickness.
Gap-sul day pillar (甲戌)The Gap-sul (甲戌) day pillar places the Day Master, Gap Wood (甲), over the day branch, Sul Earth (戌). The branch's main hidden stem, Mu Earth (戊), is controlled by the Day Master, making it Indirect Wealth. Its twelve life stage is Nurture.
Eul-hae day pillar (乙亥)The Eul-hae (乙亥) day pillar places the Day Master, Eul Wood (乙), over the day branch, Hae Water (亥). The branch's main hidden stem, Im Water (壬), nourishes the Day Master, making it Direct Resource. Its twelve life stage is Death.
Byeong-ja day pillar (丙子)The Byeong-ja (丙子) day pillar places the Day Master, Byeong Fire (丙), above the day branch, Ja Water (子). Its main hidden stem, Gye Water (癸), controls the Day Master as Direct Officer, and its twelve life stage is Conception.
Jeong-chuk day pillar (丁丑)The Jeong-chuk (丁丑) day pillar places the Day Master, Jeong Fire (丁), above the day branch, Chuk Earth (丑). Its main hidden stem, Gi Earth (己), is Eating God, an energy produced by the Day Master, and its twelve life stage is Tomb.
Mu-in day pillar (戊寅)The Mu-in (戊寅) day pillar places the Day Master, Mu Earth (戊), above the day branch, In Wood (寅). Its main hidden stem, Gap Wood (甲), controls the Day Master as Seven Killings, and its twelve life stage is Birth.
Gi-myo day pillar (己卯)The Gi-myo (己卯) day pillar places the Day Master, Gi Earth (己), over the day branch, Myo Wood (卯). Its main stem, Eul Wood (乙), controls the Day Master and represents Seven Killings. Its twelve life stage is Sickness.
Gyeong-jin day pillar (庚辰)The Gyeong-jin (庚辰) day pillar places the Day Master, Gyeong Metal (庚), over the day branch, Jin Earth (辰). Its main stem, Mu Earth (戊), produces the Day Master and represents Indirect Resource. Its twelve life stage is Nurture.
Sin-sa day pillar (辛巳)The Sin-sa (辛巳) day pillar places the Day Master, Sin Metal (辛), over the day branch, Sa Fire (巳). The branch's main hidden stem, Byeong Fire (丙), controls the Day Master and serves as Direct Officer. Its twelve life stage is Death.
Im-o day pillar (壬午)The Im-o (壬午) day pillar places the Day Master, Im Water (壬), over the day branch, O Fire (午). The branch's main hidden stem, Jeong Fire (丁), is controlled by the Day Master and serves as Direct Wealth. Its twelve life stage is Conception.
Gye-mi day pillar (癸未)The Gye-mi (癸未) day pillar places the Day Master, Gye Water (癸), over the day branch, Mi Earth (未). The branch's main hidden stem, Gi Earth (己), controls the Day Master and serves as Seven Killings. Its twelve life stage is Tomb.
Gap-sin day pillar (甲申)The Gap-sin (甲申) day pillar places the Gap Wood (甲) Day Master above the Sin Metal (申) day branch. The branch's main energy, Gyeong Metal (庚), controls the Day Master, making it Seven Killings. Its life stage is Severance (Jeol, 絶).
Eul-yu day pillar (乙酉)The Eul-yu (乙酉) day pillar places the Eul Wood (乙) Day Master above the Yu Metal (酉) day branch. The branch's main energy, Sin Metal (辛), controls the Day Master, making it Seven Killings. Its life stage is Severance (Jeol, 絶).
Byeong-sul day pillar (丙戌)The Byeong-sul (丙戌) day pillar places the Day Master, Byeong Fire (丙), over the day branch, Sul Earth (戌). The branch's main stem, Mu Earth (戊), is Eating God, an element the Day Master produces. Its twelve life stage is gathering in and storing away, Tomb (Myo, 墓).
Jeong-hae day pillar (丁亥)The Jeong-hae (丁亥) day pillar places the Day Master, Jeong Fire (丁), over the day branch, Hae Water (亥). The branch's main stem, Im Water (壬), is Direct Officer, an element that controls the Day Master. Its twelve life stage is not yet taking shape, Conception (Tae, 胎).
Mu-ja day pillar (戊子)The Mu-ja (戊子) day pillar places the Day Master, Mu Earth (戊), above the day branch, Ja Water (子). The day branch's main hidden stem, Gye Water (癸), is Direct Wealth, which the Day Master controls, and its twelve life stage is Conception (Tae, 胎).
Gi-chuk day pillar (己丑)The Gi-chuk (己丑) day pillar places the Day Master, Gi Earth (己), above the day branch, Chuk Earth (丑). The day branch's main hidden stem, Gi Earth (己), is Companion, sharing the Day Master's element and yin–yang polarity. Its twelve life stage is Tomb (Myo, 墓).
Gyeong-in day pillar (庚寅)The Gyeong-in (庚寅) day pillar places the Day Master, Gyeong Metal (庚), over the day branch, In Wood (寅). The branch's main stem, Gap Wood (甲), is Indirect Wealth, an element the Day Master controls. Its twelve life stage is Severance (絶).
Sin-myo day pillar (辛卯)The Sin-myo (辛卯) day pillar places the Day Master, Sin Metal (辛), over the day branch, Myo Wood (卯). The branch's main stem, Eul Wood (乙), is Indirect Wealth, an element the Day Master controls. Its twelve life stage is Severance (絶).
Im-jin day pillar (壬辰)The Im-jin (壬辰) day pillar places the Im (壬) Water Day Master over the Jin (辰) Earth day branch. The branch’s main hidden stem, Mu (戊) Earth, controls the Day Master and represents Seven Killings. Its twelve life stage is gathering in and storing away (Tomb, 墓).
Gye-sa day pillar (癸巳)The Gye-sa (癸巳) day pillar places the Gye (癸) Water Day Master over the Sa (巳) Fire day branch. The branch’s main hidden stem, Byeong (丙) Fire, is controlled by the Day Master and represents Direct Wealth. Its twelve life stage is not yet taking shape (Conception, 胎).
Gap-o day pillar (甲午)The Gap-o (甲午) day pillar places the Gap (甲) Wood Day Master over the O (午) Fire day branch. The branch’s main hidden stem, Jeong (丁) Fire, is produced by the Day Master and represents Hurting Officer. Its twelve life stage is movement coming to rest (Death, 死).
Eul-mi day pillar (乙未)The Eul-mi (乙未) day pillar places the Day Master, Eul Wood (乙), over the day branch, Mi Earth (未). The branch’s main energy, Gi Earth (己), is Indirect Wealth, an energy the Day Master controls. Its life stage is being cared for (Yang, 養).
Byeong-sin day pillar (丙申)The Byeong-sin (丙申) day pillar places the Day Master, Byeong Fire (丙), over the day branch, Sin Metal (申). The branch’s main energy, Gyeong Metal (庚), is Indirect Wealth, an energy the Day Master controls. Its life stage is turning inward (Byeong, 病).
Jeong-yu day pillar (丁酉)The Jeong-yu (丁酉) day pillar places the Day Master, Jeong Fire (丁), above the day branch, Yu Metal (酉). The branch's main energy, Sin Metal (辛), is Indirect Wealth, which the Day Master controls. Its twelve life stage is Birth (Jangsaeng, 長生).
Mu-sul day pillar (戊戌)The Mu-sul (戊戌) day pillar places the Day Master, Mu Earth (戊), above the day branch, Sul Earth (戌). The branch's main energy, Mu Earth (戊), is Companion, sharing the Day Master's element and yin-yang polarity. Its twelve life stage is Tomb (Myo, 墓).
Gi-hae day pillar (己亥)The Gi-hae (己亥) day pillar places the Day Master, Gi Earth (己), over the day branch, Hae Water (亥). Its main stem, Im Water (壬), is Direct Wealth, which the Day Master controls, and its twelve life stage is Conception (Tae, 胎).
Gyeong-ja day pillar (庚子)The Gyeong-ja (庚子) day pillar places the Day Master, Gyeong Metal (庚), over the day branch, Ja Water (子). Its main stem, Gye Water (癸), is Hurting Officer, an energy the Day Master produces, and its twelve life stage is Death (Sa, 死).
Sin-chuk day pillar (辛丑)The Sin-chuk (辛丑) day pillar places the Day Master, Sin Metal (辛), over the day branch, Chuk Earth (丑). Its main hidden stem, Gi Earth (己), supports the Day Master as Indirect Resource, and its twelve life stage is Nurture (Yang, 養).
Im-in day pillar (壬寅)The Im-in (壬寅) day pillar places the Day Master, Im Water (壬), over the day branch, In Wood (寅). Its main hidden stem, Gap Wood (甲), is Eating God, representing the Day Master's steady productive work, and its twelve life stage is Sickness (Byeong, 病).
Gye-myo day pillar (癸卯)The Gye-myo (癸卯) day pillar places the Day Master, Gye Water (癸), over the day branch, Myo Wood (卯). Its single hidden stem, Eul Wood (乙), is Eating God, representing what the Day Master creates, and its twelve life stage is Birth (Jangsaeng, 長生).
Gap-jin day pillar (甲辰)The Gap-jin (甲辰) day pillar places the Day Master, Gap Wood (甲), over the day branch, Jin Earth (辰). Its main hidden stem, Mu Earth (戊), is Indirect Wealth, an element the Day Master controls. Its twelve life stage is Decline (Soe, 衰).
Eul-sa day pillar (乙巳)The Eul-sa (乙巳) day pillar places the Day Master, Eul Wood (乙), over the day branch, Sa Fire (巳). Its main hidden stem, Byeong Fire (丙), is Hurting Officer, an element the Day Master generates. Its twelve life stage is Bath (Mogyok, 沐浴).
Byeong-o day pillar (丙午)The Byeong-o (丙午) day pillar places the Day Master, Byeong Fire (丙), over the day branch, O Fire (午). The branch's main hidden stem, Jeong Fire (丁), shares the Day Master's element and acts as Rob Wealth. Its twelve life stage is full strength (Peak, 帝旺).
Jeong-mi day pillar (丁未)The Jeong-mi (丁未) day pillar places the Day Master, Jeong Fire (丁), over the day branch, Mi Earth (未). The branch's main hidden stem, Gi Earth (己), is Eating God, an energy the Day Master produces. Its twelve life stage is dressed and stepping out (Capping, 冠帶).
Mu-sin day pillar (戊申)The Mu-sin (戊申) day pillar places the Day Master, Mu Earth (戊), over the day branch, Sin Metal (申). The branch's main hidden stem, Gyeong Metal (庚), is Eating God, an energy the Day Master produces. Its twelve life stage is turning inward (Sickness, 病).
Gi-yu day pillar (己酉)The Gi-yu (己酉) day pillar places the Day Master, Gi Earth (己), above the day branch, Yu Metal (酉). Its single hidden stem, Sin Metal (辛), is Eating God, which the Day Master produces. Its twelve life stage is just starting to learn (Birth, Jangsaeng, 長生).
Gyeong-sul day pillar (庚戌)The Gyeong-sul (庚戌) day pillar places the Day Master, Gyeong Metal (庚), above the day branch, Sul Earth (戌). Its main hidden stem, Mu Earth (戊), is Indirect Resource, which produces the Day Master. Its twelve life stage is past the peak and turning (Decline, Soe, 衰).
Sin-hae day pillar (辛亥)The Sin-hae (辛亥) day pillar places the Day Master, Sin Metal (辛), above the day branch, Hae Water (亥). The branch’s main stem, Im Water (壬), is Hurting Officer, an element the Day Master produces. Its twelve life stage is Bath (Mogyok, 沐浴).
Im-ja day pillar (壬子)The Im-ja (壬子) day pillar places the Day Master, Im Water (壬), above the day branch, Ja Water (子). The single stem within it, Gye Water (癸), shares the Day Master’s element and takes the role of Rob Wealth. Its twelve life stage is Peak (Jewang, 帝旺).
Gye-chuk day pillar (癸丑)The Gye-chuk (癸丑) day pillar places the Day Master, Gye Water (癸), above the day branch, Chuk Earth (丑). The branch’s main stem, Gi Earth (己), takes the role of Seven Killings, pressing on the Day Master. Its twelve life stage is Capping (Gwandae, 冠帶).
Gap-in day pillar (甲寅)The Gap-in (甲寅) day pillar places the Day Master, Gap Wood (甲), over the day branch, In Wood (寅). The branch's main stem, Gap Wood (甲), is the same character as the Day Master, making it Companion. Its twelve life stage is standing on your own (Prosperity, 建祿).
Eul-myo day pillar (乙卯)The Eul-myo (乙卯) day pillar places the Day Master, Eul Wood (乙), over the day branch, Myo Wood (卯). The single Eul Wood (乙) character within the branch matches the Day Master, making it Companion. Its twelve life stage is standing on your own (Prosperity, 建祿).
Byeong-jin day pillar (丙辰)The Byeong-jin (丙辰) day pillar places the Day Master, Byeong Fire (丙), over the day branch, Jin Earth (辰). The branch's main stem, Mu Earth (戊), is Eating God, the energy the Day Master produces. Its twelve life stage is dressed and stepping out (Capping, 冠帶).
Jeong-sa day pillar (丁巳)The Jeong-sa (丁巳) day pillar places the Day Master, Jeong Fire (丁), above the day branch, Sa Fire (巳). The branch's main energy, Byeong Fire (丙), takes the Rob Wealth role of sharing the Day Master's portion, and its twelve life stage is Peak (Jewang, 帝旺).
Mu-o day pillar (戊午)The Mu-o (戊午) day pillar places the Day Master, Mu Earth (戊), above the day branch, O Fire (午). The branch's main energy, Jeong Fire (丁), takes the Direct Resource role of supporting the Day Master, and its twelve life stage is Peak (Jewang, 帝旺).
Gi-mi day pillar (己未)The Gi-mi (己未) day pillar places the Day Master, Gi Earth (己), over the day branch Mi Earth (未). The branch's main stem, Gi Earth (己), matches the Day Master as Companion, and its twelve life stage is Capping (Gwandae, 冠帶).
Gyeong-sin day pillar (庚申)The Gyeong-sin (庚申) day pillar places the Day Master, Gyeong Metal (庚), over the day branch Sin Metal (申). The branch's main stem, Gyeong Metal (庚), matches the Day Master as Companion, and its twelve life stage is Prosperity (Geonrok, 建祿).
Sin-yu day pillar (辛酉)The Sin-yu (辛酉) day pillar places the Day Master, Sin Metal (辛), over the day branch Yu Metal (酉). The branch's sole hidden stem, Sin Metal (辛), matches the Day Master as Companion, and its twelve life stage is Prosperity (Geonrok, 建祿).
Im-sul day pillar (壬戌)The Im-sul (壬戌) day pillar places the Day Master, Im Water (壬), over the day branch, Sul Earth (戌). The branch’s main hidden stem, Mu Earth (戊), controls the Day Master, making it Seven Killings. Its twelve life stage is Capping (Gwandae, 冠帶).
Gye-hae day pillar (癸亥)The Gye-hae (癸亥) day pillar places the Day Master, Gye Water (癸), over the day branch, Hae Water (亥). The branch’s main hidden stem, Im Water (壬), shares the Day Master’s portion, making it Rob Wealth. Its twelve life stage is Peak (Jewang, 帝旺).