Question 1

What is a Bazi reading?

Accepted Answer

Bazi (八字), or Four Pillars of Destiny, is a 2,000-year-old Chinese astrology system. It maps your birth date and time into four pillars — Year, Month, Day, and Hour — each representing a combination of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. The resulting chart reveals your elemental balance across Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, showing which elements you carry in abundance and which are deficient.

Question 2

Is the Element Born reading really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The core Bazi calculation and elemental reading are completely free with no credit card required. We calculate your Four Pillars, identify your primary elemental deficiency, and match you with the gemstones most aligned to your chart — all at no cost.

Question 3

How accurate is the Bazi birth chart calculation?

Accepted Answer

Our calculation uses the traditional Chinese solar calendar (节气) with precise timezone conversion from your birth city to Beijing time (UTC+8), including daylight saving adjustments. The Four Pillars are determined using the authentic Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches system. For best accuracy, provide your exact birth time and city.

Question 4

Which gemstones correspond to each element?

Accepted Answer

Each of the Five Elements is supported by specific gemstones: Wood — Jade, Green Aventurine, Moss Agate; Fire — Carnelian, Red Agate, Garnet; Earth — Tiger's Eye, Citrine, Yellow Jasper; Metal — Clear Quartz, Moonstone, White Howlite; Water — Black Obsidian, Labradorite, Black Tourmaline. Wearing a stone aligned to your deficient element is said to restore energetic balance.

Question 5

What information do I need for the reading?

Accepted Answer

You need your date of birth (year, month, day), time of birth (hour is most important), city of birth for timezone conversion, and your gender. If you don't know your exact birth time, noon is used as the default — the reading will still be meaningful, though the Hour Pillar may differ.

Question 6

How do gemstone bracelets help with elemental balance?

Accepted Answer

In Five Element theory, each gemstone carries a vibrational frequency associated with a specific element. Wearing a stone that corresponds to your deficient element is a traditional practice intended to supplement that energy in your daily life, supporting the areas governed by that element — such as wealth (Metal/Water), relationships (Fire/Wood), or health (Earth).

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