Ten Gods
Eating God(食神): meaning
Eating God (Siksin) represents talent, expression, ease and nourishment. Tradition considers it an auspicious Ten God.
| Definition | An element generated by the Day Master, with the same polarity |
|---|---|
| Traditional family links (male chart) | Mother-in-law and grandchildren |
| Traditional family links (female chart) | Children, traditionally daughters |
| Keywords | Talent · Expression · Ease · Nourishment |
| Associated fields | Cooking, education, content creation, research and services |
Eating God: when prominent
Many Eating Gods suggest abundant talent and a relaxed outlook, but starting more than you finish can be a challenge.
Eating God: when absent
Without an Eating God, expression or relaxation may take practice. Hobbies and creative work offer useful outlets.
During a cycle, Eating God: when present in a cycle
An Eating God period emphasizes ideas, productive creativity, comfort and well-being.
ease, enjoyment and creative talent is the central theme to keep in mind.
By Day Master: Eating God identification
For each Day Master, the following stems and branches represent Eating God, using the main hidden stem of each branch.
| Day Master | Heavenly stem | Earthly branch |
|---|---|---|
| Gap Wood(甲) | Byeong(丙) | Sa(巳) |
| Eul Wood(乙) | Jeong(丁) | O(午) |
| Byeong Fire(丙) | Mu(戊) | Jin(辰), Sul(戌) |
| Jeong Fire(丁) | Gi(己) | Chuk(丑), Mi(未) |
| Mu Earth(戊) | Gyeong(庚) | Sin(申) |
| Gi Earth(己) | Sin(辛) | Yu(酉) |
| Gyeong Metal(庚) | Im(壬) | Hae(亥) |
| Sin Metal(辛) | Gye(癸) | Ja(子) |
| Im Water(壬) | Gap(甲) | In(寅) |
| Gye Water(癸) | Eul(乙) | Myo(卯) |
Frequently asked questions
Eating God (Siksin) represents talent, expression, ease and nourishment. Tradition considers it an auspicious Ten God.
Many Eating Gods suggest abundant talent and a relaxed outlook, but starting more than you finish can be a challenge.
Without an Eating God, expression or relaxation may take practice. Hobbies and creative work offer useful outlets.
An Eating God period emphasizes ideas, productive creativity, comfort and well-being.
Updated 2026-10-16 · K-Fortune editorial team · Calculation rules