The Twelve Life Stages (Sib-i Unseong) in Saju


Sib-i Unseong


The Twelve Life Stages (Sib-i Unseong) in Saju

The Twelve Life Stages (Sib-i Unseong) is a core tool in Saju Myeongri (Korean/Chinese astrology) used to measure the strength and influence of the Day Master (Ilgan) and to predict the flow and changes of destiny. It symbolizes the 12 phases of life, from birth to death, mirrored in the cycles of the universe.


Detailed Characteristics and Utilization of the Twelve Stages

The Life Stages are analyzed by where they fall in the Four Pillars (Year, Month, Day, Hour) and how they interact with the Ten Gods (Sib-sin), representing different aspects of life (wealth, career, relationships, etc.).


Table: Twelve Life Stages Characteristics

Life Stage Symbolic Phase Core Characteristics Application to Pillars (Year/Month/Day/Hour) Ten Gods (Sib-sin) Application
1. Jangsaeng (長生地) Birth and Growth 🌱 Growth, Start, Smoothness. Excellent support (people luck/virtue). Favorable for inheritance or fast early development. Day/Hour: Establishes a position early, kind to spouse/partner, good interpersonal skills. Wealth/Career (財/官): Favorable start and smooth development. Support (印): Deep academic insight.
2. Mokyok (沐浴地) Washing and Adornment 🎭 Fickleness, Flashiness, Change. Talent in arts/technology, but prone to vanity and frequent changes in relationships. Public Life: Private affairs prosper over public ones. Day/Hour: Focus on appearance, risk of instability in partner relationships. Expression (食): Excellent artistic/expressive abilities. Wealth (財): Frequent changes in partners; less prudent financial management.
3. Gwandae (冠帶地) Coming-of-Age 🎓 Maturity, Progress, Independence. Strong self-starter; good drive but lacks flexibility due to strong self-assertion. Year/Month: Active public life. Day/Hour: Self-made success, strong self-esteem. Expression (食): Powerful expression/technical achievement. Career (官): Strong desire for fame, diligent work life.
4. Geonrok (建祿地) Official Salary 👑 Peak Vigor, Self-reliance, Leadership. Strong self-esteem. Takes the lead in business/organization and accumulates wealth. Day/Hour: Self-made success; potential lack of spouse/partner support. All Ten Gods: Manifest their energy most powerfully. Wealth (財): Good financial luck. Career (官): High rank.
5. Jewang (帝旺地) Climax/Imperial Peak 💪 Climax, Power, Dominance. Maximum activity and control. Accumulates wealth, but beware of losses from excessive competition. Active social life, undertakes large projects. Competitors (比/劫): Intense competitive drive. Wealth (財): Strong desire for money, possible speculative business.
6. Soeji (衰地) Decline/Waning 🧭 Stability, Experience, Composure. Prudent and strategic, valuing practical, long-term results. Trusted by others due to composure and stability; practical orientation. All Ten Gods: Manifest their energy in a stable and sustainable manner. Wealth (財): Thorough financial management.
7. Byeongji (病地) Sickness/Illness 🤒 Movement, Worry, Mental Activity. Physical weakness or minor ailments; prefers philosophical or religious pursuits. Inner worries despite a calm exterior; attention to religious/philosophical interests. Wealth/Career (財/官): Instability in career/finance; avoid speculative business.
8. Saji (死地) Death 💀 Stagnation, Loneliness, Frailty. Possible family/environmental issues; high psychological stress and loneliness. Physical frailty and psychological stress. Competitors (比/劫): Lack of help from siblings/friends. Wealth/Career (財/官): Unstable luck.
9. Myoji (墓地) Tomb/Storage  Containment, Storage, Conclusion. Suggests wealth accumulation but carries risk of ancestral/parental asset issues; loneliness. Psychological stress and loneliness. Wealth/Career (財/官): Unstable finance/career; beware of legal disputes. Expression (食): Talent in arts/technology.
10. Jeolji (絶地) Severance/Cut-off 💔 Disruption, Change, Extremes. Destiny easily swayed by environment; significant ups and downs. Pure and gentle nature but struggles to earn trust; artistic talent. Wealth/Career (財/官): Major instability in finance/career; unpredictable situations.
11. Taeji (胎地) Conception/Embryo 🤰 Conception, Hope, Planning. Preparation for a new start; gentle but passive nature; needs support from others. Favorable for academic achievement/new beginnings. May be indecisive. Competitors (比/劫): Dependent on siblings/friends. Wealth/Career (財/官): In the planning phase.
12. Yangji (養地) Nurturing/Foster 🧑‍🍼 Nurturing, Development, Stability. Gradual progress and stability through fostering and care; suitable for education/welfare. Stable environment due to patrons/supporters. Day/Hour: Proper demeanor, virtue, stability. Support (印): Deep academics/compassion, receives external support. Expression (食): Accumulates skill steadily for eventual success.


Method for Calculating the Twelve Life Stages (Potaebeop)

The Twelve Life Stages are determined by using the Day Master (Ilgan) as the reference point and then observing its relationship with the Earthly Branches (Jiji) in the Four Pillars. The calculation method, called Potaebeop (Embryonic Method), differs based on the polarity (Yin/Yang) of the Day Master.

  • Yang Stems (甲, 丙, 戊, 庚, 壬): Start at the relevant Yang Branch of the elemental Triple Combination and proceed Directly (順行).
  • Yin Stems (乙, 丁, 己, 辛, 癸): Start at the relevant Yin Branch of the elemental Triple Combination and proceed Reversely (逆行).

Table: Yang Stem (甲, 丙, 戊, 庚, 壬) Calculation (Direct Progression)

Day Master Jangsaeng Mokyok Gwandae Geonrok Jewang Soeji Byeongji Saji Myoji Jeolji Taeji Yangji
甲 (Wood)亥子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌
丙/戊 (Fire/Yang Earth)寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥子丑
庚 (Metal)巳午未申酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰
壬 (Water)申酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰巳午未

Table: Yin Stem (乙, 丁, 己, 辛, 癸) Calculation (Reverse Progression)

Day Master Jangsaeng Mokyok Gwandae Geonrok Jewang Soeji Byeongji Saji Myoji Jeolji Taeji Yangji
乙 (Wood)午巳辰卯寅丑子亥戌酉申未
丁/己 (Fire/Yin Earth)酉申未午巳辰卯寅丑子亥戌
辛 (Metal)子亥戌酉申未午巳辰卯寅丑
癸 (Water)卯寅丑子亥戌酉申未午巳辰

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