Start with your Chinese zodiac
Meet your animal sign first, then see how Four Pillars adds the year, month, day and hour of birth for a more personal picture.
Private Chinese zodiac and Four Pillars
Start with the Chinese zodiac you already know, then go deeper with BaZi, also called Four Pillars. It considers the year, month, day and hour of birth alongside Five Elements and seasonal cycles, with calm, clear explanations for everyday reflection.
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A clear place to begin
Meet your animal sign first, then see how Four Pillars adds the year, month, day and hour of birth for a more personal picture.
Follow annual, monthly and daily influences with traditional timing concepts explained in practical language.
Your birth details, readings and relationship profiles are calculated and stored on your device.
A look inside Apotela BaZi
Fictional demonstration profile
Mei Lin · 18 April 1990 · 9:10 AM · Singapore
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Today
Today’s pattern supports deliberate expression: say what matters, then leave room for the other person to answer.
Best focus: one honest conversation, handled without rushing it.
Five Elements
Wood supports expression · Earth asks for steadiness
Birth chart
Pillar
Year · Metal Horse
Pillar
Month · Earth Dragon
Pillar
Day · Yin Water
Pillar
Hour · Fire Snake
In plain language: the chart highlights a reflective Water Day Master, strengthened by careful observation and balanced by purposeful action.
Forecast sample
Use the sequence to compare timing, then open the day for the chart context and reflection prompts behind it.
Match sample · Mei + Jun
Pair readings connect both charts, relationship-palace themes and the current day into prompts for reflection—not a verdict about the relationship.
Shared theme
Patience
Conversation prompt
Make room to listen
How it works
Choose a Gregorian or lunar birthday, birthplace and known birth time.
Start with the zodiac and Four Pillars, then open deeper detail at your own pace.
Daily and longer-cycle readings offer themes for personal reflection, not predictions or professional advice.
Apotela BaZi does not require an account. Your profile, relationship details, readings and settings remain on your device. The app does not use advertising or tracking.
Contact supportNo advertisements, subscriptions or premium tiers. Apotela BaZi is a one-time purchase with the complete experience unlocked.