Ba Zi (pronounced bah dzuh) is a traditional Chinese system of astrology that translates to "Eight Characters." It is based on your birth date and time and is used to interpret your unique energetic makeup. Ba Zi is often referred to as "The Four Pillars of Destiny" because it consists of four key components, or pillars: your year, month, day, and hour of birth.

Each pillar contains two elements: a Heavenly Stem and an Earthly Branch. These elements correspond to the Five Elements of Chinese philosophy: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Ba Zi helps to identify which elements are dominant or lacking in your life, which can influence your health, relationships, career, and overall well-being.