The Mountain · Yang Earth
Wu Earth Day Master (戊土)Personality, career, love and compatibility
Updated October 8, 2026
Wu Earth (戊) is the yang Earth Day Master, pictured as a mountain. Wu people are solid, dependable and calm: they hold their ground, keep promises and give others something to lean on, but can be stubborn or slow to change.
Is Wu Earth your Day Master?
Your Day Master is the heavenly stem of the day you were born. Enter your birth date to check.
At a glance
- Character
- 戊 Wù
- Element
- Yang Earth
- Image
- The Mountain · The mountain
- Strongest season
- The last month of each season
- Direction
- Centre
- Sibling stem
- 己 Ji Earth
- Combines with
- 癸 Gui Water, forming Fire
- Clashes with
- None
Personality
Strengths
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Calm, patient and fair
- Protective of family and team
- Strong sense of responsibility
Shadow side
- Stubborn and slow to change
- Keeps feelings locked away
- Can be overcautious
A mountain stands firm, but rivers still need a path through it.
Wu Earth born in each season
The month of birth changes how strong a Day Master is. Here is 戊 in each season.
Spring
Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon months, about Feb–Apr
Wood
The season presses on it: it needs allies and resources to thrive.
Summer
Snake, Horse and Goat months, about May–Jul
Fire
Fed by the season: well supported, with energy to spare.
Autumn
Monkey, Rooster and Dog months, about Aug–Oct
Metal
Giving its energy to the season: productive, but it needs rest and support.
Winter
Pig, Rat and Ox months, about Nov–Jan
Water
Working against the season: effort pays off, but pace yourself.
The ten gods for a Wu Earth Day Master
Every other stem in your chart is named relative to 戊. This is your lookup table.
- 甲JiǎSeven Killings七殺The element that controls you, same polarity. Pressure, ambition and courage under fire.
- 乙YǐDirect Officer正官The element that controls you, opposite polarity. Status, rules, reputation and self-discipline.
- 丙BǐngIndirect Resource偏印The element that produces you, same polarity. Unconventional learning, intuition and solitude.
- 丁DīngDirect Resource正印The element that produces you, opposite polarity. Support, learning, protection and care.
- 戊WùFriend比肩Same element and polarity as you. Confidence, independence and friendly rivalry among equals.
- 己JǐRob Wealth劫財Same element, opposite polarity. Drive, boldness and risk-taking; also competition for money or attention.
- GēngEating God食神The element you produce, same polarity. Enjoyment, talent and relaxed creativity.
- XīnHurting Officer傷官The element you produce, opposite polarity. Brilliance and rebellion; the urge to challenge the rules.
- 壬RénIndirect Wealth偏財The element you control, same polarity. Deals, windfalls and generosity.
- 癸GuǐDirect Wealth正財The element you control, opposite polarity. Earned income, savings and responsibility.
Wu Earth with the other Day Masters
How 戊 gets on with each of the other Day Masters, by element. For a full match, compare both charts.
Career, love, money and health
Career
Roles that need steadiness: real estate, construction, finance, administration, agriculture, security, government.
Love
Steady and loyal, you show love through actions and commitment. Say the words too; your partner will treasure them.
Money
Money accumulates through long-term holdings, property and patience.
Health
Watch the stomach, digestion and weight; regular meals and movement help.
An example Wu Earth chart
A real chart with a 戊 Day Master, born March 24, 1990 (Beijing time). The Day Master is the top character of the day pillar.
What the classics say
戊土固重，既中且正。靜翕動闢，萬物司命。Wu Earth is solid and heavy, central and upright. Still it gathers, moving it opens; it governs the fate of all things.
Wu Earth Day Master questions
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Your Day Master is read together with the other seven characters, the season and your luck pillars.
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