Bing Shen (丙申) — Yang Fire on the Monkey
A fire on a peak, seen from far off.
- Heavenly stem
- 丙 · Bing · Yang Fire
- Earthly branch
- 申 · Shen · Monkey
- Na Yin
- Fire at the Mountain Foot
- Hidden stems
- Geng, Ren, Wu
- Hidden gods
- Indirect Wealth, Seven Killings, Eating God
- Branch element
- Metal
Bright flame above hard rock, visible and unreachable.
In BaZi, the day pillar is the pillar of the self. Its heavenly stem is your Day Master — the reference point for every other character in the chart. A person born on a Bing Shen day has Bing fire as their Day Master, sitting on the 申 (metal) branch.
Personality
Bing fire is expressive; the Monkey keeps it quick and strategic. You can make a case instantly and change direction without much friction.
Work and vocation
Media, sales, product, leadership — fast environments with feedback.
Relationships
Charismatic and engaging. Depth comes from staying after the excitement fades.
Health and rhythm
Sleep and cardiovascular load; avoid stacking stimulants.
Upcoming 丙申 days
The sexagenary day cycle repeats every sixty days. These are the next dates that fall on Bing Shen.
- 2026-11-18
- 2027-01-17
- 2027-03-18
- 2027-05-17
- 2027-07-16
- 2027-09-14
Is this your day pillar?
You do not need to know your day pillar in advance. Enter your birth date, time and place, and the calculator works out all four pillars — then shows how your Day Master reads against the rest of the chart.
Cast your free BaZi chartOther Bing days
All six Bing pillars share the same Day Master. For the stem on its own — its nature, strengths and blind spots — read the Bing Day Master guide.
This page is a study aid for classical BaZi symbolism, not a prediction. It describes tendencies and temperaments, not events, outcomes or dates. For medical, legal or financial decisions, consult a qualified professional.