Detailed Analysis of Chang Sheng (Birth/Growth)
Chang Sheng is the first of the Twelve Stages of Growth, symbolizing the initial birth of all things. Like a newborn baby—weak but full of potential and hope.
Basic Meaning
- Stage: The starting point of the life cycle, things breaking through the soil.
- Strength: Belongs to prosperous energy, full of vitality.
- Analogy: Birth of a baby, germination of a seed, starting a career.
Destiny Interpretation
- Day Master at Chang Sheng: Optimistic, vibrant, popular, aided by benefactors throughout life.
- Chang Sheng Position: The element's power is newly born and still weak, but on an upward trend with strong momentum.
- Year Pillar: Good birth, vibrant family lineage, ancestors accumulated merit.
- Day Branch: Warm and loving spouse, happy marriage.
- Hour Pillar: Successful children, revival in later years.
Chang Sheng Locations for Each Stem
| Stem | Branch | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Jia (Wood) | Hai (Water) | Water generates Wood |
| Bing (Fire) | Yin (Wood) | Wood generates Fire |
| Geng (Metal) | Si (Fire) | Fire forges Metal into tools |
| Ren (Water) | Shen (Metal) | Metal generates Water |