Ten Stems Guide - Wu
Basic Attributes
Order
5
Yin-Yang
Yang Stem
Special Role
Heavenly Wu
One of the Six Yi, often tied to funds, land, and stability.
Element
Earth
Overall Nature
Qimen Reading Note
One of the Six Yi, often tied to funds, land, and stability.
Key Correspondences
| Category | Content |
|---|---|
| Concept | stability capital money land heaviness trustworthiness inclusiveness slow advance |
| People | accountants bank staff finance workers real estate workers brokers respected elders |
| Temperament | steady trustworthy broad-minded decisive responsible sometimes stubborn sometimes slow-moving |
| Appearance | solid build square-round face straighter nose bridge strong or sturdy body |
| Body | nose stomach abdomen muscles chest hips |
| Animals | cattle bears camels pandas heavier animals |
| Plants | pumpkins sweet potatoes potatoes yam plants with thicker or broader leaves |
| Objects | pottery porcelain bricks and tiles cement products land assets funds and valuables |
| Places | courtyards living rooms areas around walls embankments land agencies financial institutions cement factories |
Prosperity Reading
Rule
Wu follows Earth strength patterns: generally strongest in earth months, supported in summer, resting in autumn, constrained in winter, and weakest in spring. Actual judgment should still include palace placement and combinations.
Practical Reading
When strong it suggests stability, reliability, and financial backing. When weak it points to stagnation, conservatism, slow progress, or financial pressure.
Practical Usage
Person Reading
In person readings, Wu often points to reliability, steadiness, and trustworthiness, though it can also be conservative or slow.
Matter Reading
In matter readings, Wu often links the issue to money, land, or the foundation of a project. It favors steady progress rather than haste.
Additional Note
In finance, business, receivables, or income questions, Wu is often one of the key stems to examine.
Cast a chart and see where the Ten Stems fall
The Ten Heavenly Stems often describe the core nature of a matter, a person, resources, and changing obstacles.