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type: Index
title: "The Ten Gods (十神)"
description: "The ten relationships between a stem and the Day Master — the heart of BaZi reading."
resource: https://localpapa.com/tools/bazi.html
tags: [bazi, ten-gods]
timestamp: 2026-06-21T00:00:00Z
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# The Ten Gods · 十神

The **Ten Gods** (十神) classify how every other stem relates to the **Day Master** — by the five elements’ generating/controlling cycles and by yin/yang polarity. They are the core vocabulary of BaZi interpretation (wealth, authority, output, resource, peers). Cast a chart at <https://localpapa.com/tools/bazi.html>.

| God | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| [比肩 (Friend (Companion))](./friend.md) | the self/peer star |
| [劫財 (Rob Wealth)](./rob-wealth.md) | drive and rivalry among equals |
| [食神 (Eating God (Output))](./eating-god.md) | talent, expression and enjoyment |
| [傷官 (Hurting Officer)](./hurting-officer.md) | brilliance, creativity and a rebellious edge |
| [偏財 (Indirect Wealth)](./indirect-wealth.md) | windfall wealth, opportunity and charm |
| [正財 (Direct Wealth)](./direct-wealth.md) | earned, steady wealth |
| [七殺 (Seven Killings)](./seven-killings.md) | power, pressure and boldness |
| [正官 (Direct Officer)](./direct-officer.md) | status, discipline and propriety |
| [偏印 (Indirect Resource)](./indirect-resource.md) | unconventional wisdom, intuition and a unique mind |
| [正印 (Direct Resource)](./direct-resource.md) | learning, protection and reputation |

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