Indirect Wealth (偏財) in Ba Zi: what this Ten God means

Indirect Wealth (Pian Cai) is money that flows in with opportunity: what your Day Master controls, same polarity; flexible, generous, people-minded.

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What Indirect Wealth is

The element your Day Master controls, with the same polarity, is Indirect Wealth; for a Jia Wood Day Master, Wu Earth. It stands for money in motion: commissions, side income, investments and unexpected openings, as well as popularity and social skill. Classically it also describes your father. Indirect Wealth runs on vision and nerve; the money follows the opportunity.

When Indirect Wealth is strong in your chart

With a strong Indirect Wealth you are generous, make friends easily and have a nose for business, which suits sales, trade, entrepreneurship and brokering: work with people and moving money. Watch for money that comes fast and goes fast, often on favors or fun. If the Day Master is weak and Wealth is heavy, the classics say a weak self cannot carry the wealth: build your skills and stamina before you expand.

When Indirect Wealth is light or missing

With little Indirect Wealth you rarely speculate, and your money mostly comes from steady work, which is no bad thing. For more openings, go to events and meet people outside your usual circle; Indirect Wealth often hides in your network.

Luck pillars and years of Indirect Wealth

In an Indirect Wealth luck pillar or year, both opportunities and spending increase: a good time to widen your network, make deals and try new income streams. With a strong Day Master, this is the time to go for it. With a weak one, stay within your means and set a ceiling on speculative money first.

A tip

Indirect Wealth travels with people. Treat friends as friends rather than as deals, and the openings multiply.

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FAQ

What does Indirect Wealth stand for?

Indirect Wealth is money and opportunity in motion: commissions, side income, investments and windfalls, along with social skill. Classically it also stands for your father.

Does a lot of Indirect Wealth mean I will be rich?

Not necessarily. The Day Master has to be able to carry the wealth. With a strong Day Master, Indirect Wealth is opportunity you can actually take; with a weak one, plenty of Wealth can wear you out, so build yourself up before chasing money.

What is the difference between Indirect and Direct Wealth?

Both are the element your Day Master controls. Indirect Wealth has the same polarity and leans toward flow, opportunity and varied income. Direct Wealth has the opposite polarity and leans toward a regular salary and steady saving. One runs on vision, the other on patience.

The other Ten Gods

Friend Rob Wealth Eating God Hurting Officer Direct Wealth Seven Killings Direct Officer Indirect Resource Direct Resource

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