Ba Zi, also known as the "Four Pillars of Destiny," is a traditional Chinese system used to analyze a person's destiny based on their birth date and time. It consists of eight characters derived from the year, month, day, and hour of birth, which are represented by the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. This system is believed to reveal insights into an individual's personality, strengths, and challenges. Practitioners of Ba Zi use these eight characters to create a personalized chart, which can guide individuals in making important life decisions. The analysis often considers the balance of the five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—to understand how they influence a person's life path and relationships.