BaZi Guide
The Six Relatives in BaZi: Reading Family Themes in Your Chart
BaZi's six relatives (六親) map family roles onto the ten gods — a traditional way to reflect on parents, spouse, children, and siblings.
DEFINITION
What are the six relatives? A traditional mapping of family roles — parents, spouse, children, and siblings — onto the ten gods in a chart.
How the mapping works
Each ten god has a traditional family reading: the resource star is often tied to parents, the output star to children, and the wealth star to the spouse.
A reflection, not a roster
The labels are themes about support, care, and growth — not literal descriptions of the real people in your life.
Keep it soft
Use the reading to reflect on family patterns and gratitude, not to diagnose anyone.
Frequently asked
Does it describe my real family?
It is symbolic reflection, not a family portrait.
Which star is which relative?
Traditions vary; the resource star is commonly linked to parents and the output star to children.
Is this scientific?
No — it is a cultural framework.
Can I use it in readings?
Yes, as one reflective layer among many.
YiMingShu presents Eastern destiny systems as a cultural and reflective tool, not as science, medicine, law, or financial advice. Charts are for self-reflection and tradition, not for making medical, legal, or investment decisions.