Question 1

How does BaZi measure couple compatibility?

Accepted Answer

BaZi couple compatibility (合婚, Hé Hūn) examines two charts across several dimensions. The most critical is whether each person's Day Master is nourished or drained by the other's dominant elements. A chart rich in Water feeding a Wood Day Master partner signals natural support. Clash combinations (冲) between the Day Branch (spouse palace) of both charts can signal friction. The analysis also looks at whether both partners' Luck Cycles align — entering wealth or growth decades together amplifies shared prosperity.

Question 2

Is BaZi compatibility the same as Chinese zodiac compatibility?

Accepted Answer

No. Chinese zodiac compatibility (based on birth year animal signs) is a simplified, popular system. BaZi compatibility is far more precise — it uses all four pillars (year, month, day, hour) and analyses the actual elemental chemistry between two full charts. Two people who are 'incompatible' zodiac animals may have deeply harmonious BaZi charts, and vice versa.

Question 3

What is the spouse palace in BaZi?

Accepted Answer

The spouse palace (夫妻宫) in BaZi is the Earthly Branch of the Day Pillar — the character directly beneath your Day Master. It is the most direct indicator of relationship energy, the type of partner you attract, and the quality of your intimate life. The hidden stems within this branch reveal the elemental nature of your ideal partner.