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The Ba Zi (Eight Characters) is composed of four time points: year, month, day, and hour of birth. Each time point corresponds to a Heavenly Stem and an Earthly Branch, totaling eight characters, hence the name “Ba Zi.”

Each Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch has a corresponding Five Elements attribute:

Metal: Represents hardness, restraint, and decisiveness;

Wood: Represents growth, flexibility, and creativity;

Water: Represents flow, wisdom, and adaptability;

Fire: Represents passion, light, and drive;

Earth: Represents stability, inclusiveness, and support.

Different people have different astrological profiles, so they are suited to different Feng Shui arrangements and colors. Generally speaking:

1. Those born in spring (February 6–May 5) belong to the Metal element. Their lucky colors are white and silver, and their homes should feature white, light colors, and metallic decorations;

2. Those born in summer (May 6–August 7) belong to the Water element. Their lucky colors are black and blue, and their homes should feature deeper, more solemn colors;

3. People born in the fall (August 8–November 7) belong to the Wood element. Their lucky colors are green and blue-green, and their homes should feature natural wood tones, light green, and wooden decor;

4. People born in the winter (November 8–February 5) belong to the Fire element. Their lucky colors are red, pink, and purple, and their homes should feature these vibrant colors.

The use of color is closely linked to one’s zodiac sign. Different colors correspond to different Five Elements energies, influencing the energy of a space and an individual’s fortune. For example, those belonging to the Wood element are suited to using shades of green and blue; those belonging to the Fire element are suited to using shades of red, purple, and orange; and those belonging to the Metal element are suited to using shades of white, gold, and silver. Choosing these colors not only enhances personal fortune but also balances energy and improves quality of life.

Selecting auspicious colors based on one’s BaZi (Eight Characters of Birth): Those whose BaZi favors Wood should use more shades of green and blue; those who favor Fire should use more shades of red, purple, and orange; those who favor Earth should use more shades of yellow, brown, and beige; those who favor Metal should use more shades of white, gold, and silver; and those who favor Water should use more shades of black, blue, and gray.

The five elements corresponding to the Chinese zodiac:

Metal: Monkey, Rooster;

Wood: Tiger, Rabbit;

Water: Rat, pig;

Fire: Snake, horse

Earth: Ox, dragon, sheep, Dog.

The Five Elements generate each other: Metal generates water, water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, and earth generates metal.

The Five Elements' mutual restraint: Metal overcomes wood, Wood overcomes earth, Earth overcomes water, water overcomes fire, and fire overcomes metal.

Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are opposite to those in China. In the Southern Hemisphere, summer runs from December to February, and winter from June to August; whereas in the Northern Hemisphere, summer runs from June to August, and winter from December to February. Therefore, for people born in Australia, their birth dates correspond to opposite times in China. According to the BaZi naming calculation method, the BaZi calculation for people born in the Southern Hemisphere must account for the influence of the seasons, resulting in a reversed calculation method.

Directions:

The East is associated with Wood. Wood thrives in warmth and sunlight, symbolizing growth and vitality. It represents the sprouting of all things in spring and healthy growth. Wood color palette: green, blue-green;

The South is associated with Fire. Fire is hot, symbolizing light and passion. The South receives abundant sunlight, representing the peak of yang energy in summer, symbolizing vitality and career success. Avoid using large areas of black (as water and fire clash). Fire color palette: red, purple, orange;

The West is associated with Metal. Metal is austere and sharp, symbolizing restraint and maturity, purity, and decisiveness. The West is characterized by high mountains and mineral-rich lands, symbolizing harvest and transformation, and is suitable for accumulating wealth. Metal color palette: white, gold, silver. If a bedroom faces west, excessive use of white is not recommended (as it can cause an overabundance of Metal energy);

The North is associated with Water. Water is cold and cool, symbolizing flow and change. The North is often covered in ice and snow, representing wisdom, deep thought, and retreat. It embodies the flow of wisdom. Avoid using large areas of red (as water and fire are incompatible). Water color palette: black, blue, gray.

The central element is Earth: Earth is robust yet moderate, fostering the growth of all things. The center symbolizes stability and foundation, serving as the support for the four directions—stable and inclusive. Earth color palette: yellow, brown, beige.