Bazi(八字, "Eight Characters") is a traditional Chinese fortune-telling system that maps a person's birth date and time into four pillars: year, month, day, and hour. Each pillar has a Heavenly Stem (天干) and an Earthly Branch (地支).Each stem and branch corresponds to one of the Five Elements (五行): Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. The balance of these elements is believed to influence personality and destiny.This calculator uses the standard 60-year cycle and solar-term-based month pillars. For entertainment and cultural interest — treat results with a grain of salt.