The Wood Element
Wood stands for growth and new beginnings. In a BaZi chart, it is linked with spring, curiosity, and the drive to pioneer.
- Produces
- Fire
- Produced by
- Water
- Controls
- Earth
- Controlled by
- Metal
When Wood is dominant or absent
Wood stands out in this chart, a sign of the drive to grow, learn, and start new things.
Wood does not appear in this chart. A learning routine and time outdoors can be simple ways to exercise your growing side.
Wood day masters
Yang Wood (甲): You stand tall, think long term, and like being someone others can shelter under. You grow slowly but solidly.
A strong tree also needs to bend. Giving way now and then takes nothing from your standing.
Yin Wood (乙): You are adaptable, perceptive, and good at finding a way where others see a dead end. Gentle outside, persistent inside.
You adapt with ease. Make sure your own wishes still have a place.
| Character | Polarity | Image |
|---|---|---|
| 甲 | Yang | a tall tree growing straight |
| 乙 | Yin | a supple climbing vine |
Signs of the Wood element
Frequently asked questions
Which element produces Wood?
Water produces Wood, and Wood produces Fire.
Which element controls Wood?
Metal controls Wood, and Wood controls Earth.
How do I find Wood in my chart?
Enter your birth date in the BaZi calculator. The result shows the count of each element and which one stands out most.