Learn Chinese Metaphysics in Plain English
askjoss Learn explains the main systems of Chinese metaphysics, BaZi, the five elements, the Tong Shu almanac, Da Liu Ren and Qi Men Dun Jia, in plain English, with tables computed by the same open engine that runs our tools.
| Topic | In one line | Try it |
|---|---|---|
| What is BaZi? | Your birth moment as eight characters. | Joss Profile |
| Day Master | The stem that stands for you; ten types. | Joss Profile |
| Five elements | Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and their cycles. | Joss Profile |
| Tong Shu almanac | Good days, clashes and lucky hours. | Daily Joss |
| Da Liu Ren | A chart of the moment you ask. | Ask Joss |
| Qi Men Dun Jia | Timing and direction across nine palaces. | Joss Timing |
| Zodiac clashes | Tai Sui and the twelve branch relations. | 2027 forecasts |
The ten Day Masters
甲 Jia Wood · 乙 Yi Wood · 丙 Bing Fire · 丁 Ding Fire · 戊 Wu Earth · 己 Ji Earth · 庚 Geng Metal · 辛 Xin Metal · 壬 Ren Water · 癸 Gui Water
How we write these
Each page starts with a short definition, then facts and worked examples computed live from our engine, the simplifications we make, and the classical texts the method comes from. Calculation notes are on How we calculate.
askjoss presents Chinese metaphysics as cultural tradition and a tool for self-reflection. It is not medical, legal, financial or psychological advice, and no reading can promise an outcome.