Direct Officer (正官): what it means and how to find it in your chart
AuthorityRelationship to your Day Master
the element that controls your Day Master, opposite yin/yang.
Work, money and love
Work
Suits public service, large organisations, licensed professions and management.
Money
Steady income that comes from title and credibility.
Love
Wants courtesy and commitment. Classically, the husband in a woman's chart.
When it is strong or plentiful
Face and rules can reduce flexibility. Mixed with Seven Killings, direction is said to waver.
Lookup table by Day Master
| Day Master | Stem | Branch (main qi) |
|---|---|---|
| 甲 Jia | 辛 Xin | 酉 |
| 乙 Yi | 庚 Geng | 申 |
| 丙 Bing | 癸 Gui | 子 |
| 丁 Ding | 壬 Ren | 亥 |
| 戊 Wu | 乙 Yi | 卯 |
| 己 Ji | 甲 Jia | 寅 |
| 庚 Geng | 丁 Ding | 午 |
| 辛 Xin | 丙 Bing | 巳 |
| 壬 Ren | 己 Ji | 丑, 未 |
| 癸 Gui | 戊 Wu | 辰, 戌 |
Branches are read by their main hidden stem — the same rule the free LotusSaju chart uses to label Ten Gods.
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What does Direct Officer (正官) mean in BaZi?
The element that controls you, opposite yin/yang. Rules, reputation, status and a stable position — the conventional path walked well.
How do I find Direct Officer in my chart?
Direct Officer is the element that controls your Day Master, opposite yin/yang. 甲→辛, 乙→庚, 丙→癸, 丁→壬, 戊→乙, 己→甲, 庚→丁, 辛→丙, 壬→己, 癸→戊.
What if my chart has a lot of Direct Officer?
Face and rules can reduce flexibility. Mixed with Seven Killings, direction is said to waver.