Ten God: Friend (比肩)
Same element and same polarity as the Day Master — "the one who stands shoulder to shoulder."
Definition
Friend (比肩) is a Heavenly Stem that matches the Day Master in both element and yin-yang polarity. For a 甲 Day Master, another 甲 elsewhere in the chart is Friend. Unlike Rob Wealth (劫財), which shares element but differs in polarity, Friend reads as more self-directed and independent.
Temperament
Charts strong in Friend show agency, competitiveness, and the ability to act alone. Siblings, peers, and same-rank colleagues play an outsized role. These natives usually prefer "own your lane" collaboration over top-down teamwork.
Work & career
Self-employment, founding roles, and freelancing suit this energy well. Heavily hierarchical bureaucracies tend to feel stifling.