Understand Your Partner through the Eight Characters: Unveil the Mysterious Veil of Marriage and Love

In the ancient and mysterious art of Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny), there is a wealth of secrets about our lives, including information about our other half. Are you curious to know if you can learn more about your partner through your own Bazi? Today, let’s dive into this interesting and practical topic together 😃.


The Key to Spouse Information: Spouse Star and Spouse Palace

In a Bazi chart, to understand information about a spouse, there are two main key points to look at: the Spouse Star and the Spouse Palace. These two aspects are like keys that can help us unlock the door to understanding our partner šŸ”‘.

Let’s first look at the Spouse Star. In Bazi, the Spouse Star is defined differently for men and women. Generally speaking, for a male chart, the Direct Wealth represents the wife. If there is no Direct Wealth in the chart, then Indirect Wealth represents the wife. This is because, in traditional metaphysics, wealth represents material things and the wife. Direct Wealth usually indicates a stable, formal marriage relationship, while Indirect Wealth may represent a more flexible or secondary marital bond. For a female chart, the Direct Officer represents the husband. If there is no Direct Officer, then the Seven Killings star represents the husband. The Direct Officer symbolizes the orthodox husband star, a stable and responsible husband image, while the Seven Killings may carry some challenges and instability but could also mean that the husband is highly capable and has a strong personality.

For example, if a man’s Bazi shows the Direct Wealth Star in the Year Pillar and it is strong, this often suggests his wife may enter his life relatively early and may also provide some economic support to the family. In another case, if a woman’s chart has no Direct Officer but a Seven Killings star in the Month Pillar, her husband may be strong-willed and driven in his career, but the couple may also experience minor conflicts in daily life.

Now, let’s talk about the Spouse Palace. The Earthly Branch of the Day Pillar is usually referred to as the Spouse Palace (also called the Marriage Palace). This palace is like the ā€œresidenceā€ of your partner in the Bazi chart, and many details about your partner can be found here. It not only represents the spouse but also reflects the overall state of one’s romantic and marital relationships. For example, if the Spouse Palace’s Earthly Branch clashes, harms, or controls other branches, it may indicate some turbulence in the relationship. If it produces or combines harmoniously with other branches, it may suggest a more harmonious and happy marriage.

The Shenshu website provides a free Bazi calculator with professional AI interpretations. Even if you are new to Bazi metaphysics, you can easily check your chart, including your Spouse Star and Spouse Palace šŸ˜‰. You can visit Shenshu, enter your birth details, and quickly get accurate results to take the first step in learning about your other half.


A symbolic key representing spouse information, simple yet meaningful
A symbolic key representing spouse information, simple yet meaningful

Spouse Characteristics Represented by Different Day Branches

The Day Branch in a Bazi chart plays an important role in understanding a partner’s traits. Different Day Branches suggest different appearances, personalities, and physical features of the spouse. Let’s examine them in detail.

Day Branches: Chen, Xu, Chou, Wei

In general, those with Day Branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei tend to have a more simple and honest appearance, not especially striking. Their physique is typically solid and strong, giving a reliable impression. Personality-wise, such individuals can be stubborn, lack romantic gestures, but are sincere and deeply emotional.

For instance, if the Day Branch is Chou, the spouse may be rather reserved, prone to overthinking, with a sturdy, fit body. They may not be skilled at expressing emotions, but once committed, they give wholeheartedly. There’s a couple where the husband’s Day Branch is Chou. He rarely speaks much but quietly shoulders the family responsibilities, keeping everything orderly at home. Although he may not create romantic surprises, his wife feels his deep affection.

A spouse with a Day Branch of Xu tends to be kind and gentle, with a strong physique, a good heart, and a stabilizing role in the family.

Day Branches: Yin, Shen, Si, Hai

Those with Day Branches of Yin, Shen, Si, or Hai generally have more approachable, pleasant looks, the type that grows on people over time. Personality-wise, they are clever, witty, stylish, sometimes romantic and charming, but at other times playfully mischievous.

A Day Branch of Yin represents uprightness, responsibility, and ambition, with a taller, leaner build. Such spouses often have personal principles and aspirations, showing responsibility for both career and family. For example, a woman’s husband has a Day Branch of Yin—he is proactive in his work, constantly improving his abilities, and also very considerate at home, willingly sharing housework.

A Day Branch of Shen suggests a clever, expressive personality. The body may be slender and angular, with fair skin. These individuals are quick learners and socially adept, often standing out in gatherings.

Day Branches: Zi, Wu, Mao, You

Those with Day Branches of Zi, Wu, Mao, or You often stand out in appearance—beautiful or handsome, elegant, and well-proportioned. They generally showcase talent and capability, have a romantic streak, but can also be changeable in moods or decisions.

If the Day Branch is Wu, the spouse is likely optimistic, cheerful, and tall. They bring energy and enthusiasm to life, uplifting the family atmosphere. For example, in one couple, the wife’s Day Branch is Wu—she is always smiling, her positive outlook uplifting those around her, creating a harmonious home environment.

A Day Branch of Mao represents loyalty, honesty, and kindness, with an upright physique. These spouses are faithful in relationships and caring toward others.

Other Day Branches

Hai represents warmth, kindness, and family orientation, with a plumper build, tending toward shorter and heavier. They are gentle and thoughtful, taking good care of the household. For instance, a man’s wife has Hai as her Day Branch—she keeps the home clean and tidy, cooks well, and makes it a warm place to return to.

Zi represents humor, quick wit, and a slightly plump figure. They can use humor to resolve conflicts, bringing laughter into the home.

Si represents a more extreme personality with strong defensiveness, often lean in build. They may react strongly to situations, needing more understanding and tolerance from their partner.

Wei represents caution and carefulness, with a taller build. They act thoughtfully and consider every detail, but may sometimes be hesitant when making decisions.

To help everyone better understand the spouse traits associated with each Day Branch, here is a summary table:

Day Branch Appearance Personality Physique
Chen, Xu, Chou, Wei Simple, honest Stubborn, unromantic, sincere Strong build
Yin, Shen, Si, Hai Approachable, pleasant Clever, stylish, sometimes romantic and charming, sometimes mischievous Slender or average
Zi, Wu, Mao, You Outstanding appearance, beautiful/handsome, elegant Romantic, changeable Tall or slightly plump
Hai - Warm, kind, family-oriented Plump, shorter build
Zi - Humorous, quick-witted Slightly plump
Chou - Reserved, overthinks Sturdy, fit
Xu - Kind, gentle Strong
Yin - Upright, responsible, ambitious Tall, lean
Shen - Clever, expressive Slender, fair-skinned
Si - Extreme, defensive Lean
Wei - Cautious, careful Tall

A cozy desk with books and plants creating a learning atmosphere.
A cozy desk with books and plants creating a learning atmosphere.

The Application and Significance of Bazi in Love and Marriage

Using Bazi to understand a partner is not just an interesting exploration—it has practical applications and meaning in relationships and marriage.

When choosing a partner, analyzing both your and their Bazi can provide early insight into each person’s personality and views on marriage, helping you determine compatibility. For example, if one person’s Day Branch indicates romantic and passionate traits and the other’s indicates steadiness, the couple may need greater understanding and tolerance for each other’s differences.

In managing a marriage, knowing your partner’s Bazi characteristics can help you understand their personality and behavior patterns, which improves communication and harmony. If you know your spouse tends to be stubborn, you can choose a gentler approach during disagreements, avoiding unnecessary conflicts.

Besides the free Bazi calculator, the Shenshu website also offers a free Bazi compatibility feature to help analyze whether you and your partner’s charts match, providing more professional insight for your love life. By using Bazi compatibility, you can identify a marriage’s strengths and potential challenges in advance, better preparing for a happy and lasting relationship.

In short, Bazi metaphysics offers a unique perspective for understanding a partner. While it cannot fully determine a marriage’s outcome, it can provide valuable guidance and inspiration. May everyone use Bazi to better understand themselves and their partners, and enjoy a beautiful, fulfilling relationship šŸ’‘.

Two hands clasped, symbolizing understanding and tolerance in marriage.
Two hands clasped, symbolizing understanding and tolerance in marriage.