BaZi · Glossary
The Five Elements (Wu Xing) — Production and Control
Deep Oracle Editorial Team · 2026-05-02 · 1 min read
Wood, fire, earth, metal and water with their full production and control relations, and why these cycles underlie strength and useful-god judgements.
Reference table
| Element | Produces | Produced by | Controls | Controlled by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 木 | 火 | 水 | 土 | 金 |
| 火 | 土 | 木 | 金 | 水 |
| 土 | 金 | 火 | 水 | 木 |
| 金 | 水 | 土 | 木 | 火 |
| 水 | 木 | 金 | 火 | 土 |
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