| Pillar | Heavenly Stem | Earthly Branch | Element | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 辛 (Xin) | 丑 (Chou) | Yin Metal | Ox |
| Month | 乙 (Yi) | 未 (Wei) | Yin Wood | Goat / Sheep |
| Day | 己 (Ji) | 巳 (Si) | Yin Earth | Snake |
| Hour | 甲 (Jia) | 戌 (Xu) | Yang Wood | Dog |
Barack Hussein Obama II:
Date: 4 August 1961
Time: 7:24 PM
Place: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Key BaZi Points
Day Master: 己 (Ji) Yin Earth
Day Animal: Snake
Strong Earth structure due to Snake, Goat, and Ox branches supporting Earth energy.
Element Balance (approximate)
Earth: Strong
Wood: Moderate
Metal: Present
Fire: Hidden in Snake
Water: Weak
Typical Interpretation (BaZi perspective)
Ji Earth Day Master: diplomatic, stabilizing personality, strategic thinker.
Strong Earth support: resilience, leadership endurance.
Wood influence: communication, ideological thinking (fits political leadership).
Birth: 4 Aug 1961, 7:24 PM
Day Master: Ji Earth (己土)
Start of Luck Cycle: around age 6 (typical calculation for this chart)
Below is the widely referenced Luck Pillar sequence.
Obama’s 10-Year Luck Pillars (大运)
| Age | Years | Luck Pillar | Elements | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6–16 | 1967–1976 | 丙申 (Bing Shen) | Fire / Metal | Monkey |
| 16–26 | 1977–1986 | 丁酉 (Ding You) | Fire / Metal | Rooster |
| 26–36 | 1987–1996 | 戊戌 (Wu Xu) | Earth / Earth | Dog |
| 36–46 | 1997–2006 | 己亥 (Ji Hai) | Earth / Water | Pig |
| 46–56 | 2007–2016 | 庚子 (Geng Zi) | Metal / Water | Rat |
| 56–66 | 2017–2026 | 辛丑 (Xin Chou) | Metal / Earth | Ox |
| 66–76 | 2027–2036 | 壬寅 (Ren Yin) | Water / Wood | Tiger |
| 76–86 | 2037–2046 | 癸卯 (Gui Mao) | Water / Wood | Rabbit |
Important Periods in His Life (BaZi Perspective)
戊戌 Luck Pillar (1987–1996)
Strong Earth leadership energy
Period when he entered politics in Chicago
己亥 Luck Pillar (1997–2006)
Water introduces power and authority opportunities
Became U.S. Senator (2004)
庚子 Luck Pillar (2007–2016)
Metal generates authority and fame for Ji Earth Day Master
Peak career period
Elected President in 2008 and 2012
辛丑 Luck Pillar (2017–2026)
Metal + Earth → consolidation, legacy building
Focus on global influence, foundations, speaking
Element Flow Insight
Obama’s natal chart has strong Earth, so the most helpful elements are:
Metal → authority, leadership
Water → power, influence
This is why the 庚子 (2007–2016) luck cycle is often considered the most powerful period of his life, coinciding exactly with his presidency.