The 10 Day Masters
Gap Wood (甲木) Day Master — A tall tree growing straight toward the sky
Gap Wood (甲木) is stem number 1 of ten. Element: Wood(木); polarity: Yang (陽). Like a tree growing steadily in one direction, you have clear goals and a strong instinct to lead. Your sense of justice and pride make unfairness hard to ignore, and you shine when opening a new path.
| Five Elements | Wood(木) |
|---|---|
| Polarity | Yang (陽) |
| Symbolic image | A tall tree growing straight toward the sky |
| Stem combination | 甲己 combination → Gi Earth (己土) |
| Season | spring |
| Direction · Colors | East · Green·Teal |
Traditional strengths
- Leadership and drive
- A steady desire to grow
- Principles and responsibility
Areas to develop
- Stubbornness
- Taking time to accept advice
A tree bends with the wind to avoid breaking. Leave room for flexibility.
Gap Wood: six day pillars
- gap-ja Day Pillar(甲子) — A tall tree beside a winter river — a pioneer guided by wisdom
- gap-sul Day Pillar(甲戌) — A lone tree on an autumn mountain — a determined pioneer
- gap-sin Day Pillar(甲申) — A tree rooted in rock — growing stronger through challenges
- gap-o Day Pillar(甲午) — A tall tree in midsummer light — bringing talents into bloom
- gap-jin Day Pillar(甲辰) — A tall tree rooted in fertile soil — capacity to build resources
- gap-in Day Pillar(甲寅) — A lush spring forest — an independent leader
Wood(木): explore the element
Strong Wood is traditionally associated with integrity, kindness and an ability to start and nurture projects. Growth, planning and fairness are central themes. Wood element guide
Frequently asked questions
Like a tree growing steadily in one direction, you have clear goals and a strong instinct to lead. Your sense of justice and pride make unfairness hard to ignore, and you shine when opening a new path.
The stem-combination partner is Gi Earth (己土). The supporting element is Water, while the element it generates is Fire.
For a weaker Day Master, support comes from Water (Resource) and Wood (Peers). For a stronger Day Master, the balancing candidates are Fire (Output), Earth (Wealth) and Metal (Authority). The actual useful element requires the complete chart.
Updated 2026-10-16 · K-Fortune editorial team · Calculation rules