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Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini

Shia cleric and revolutionary founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, renowned for ideological leadership and political consolidation shaped by deep religious scholarship.

1900-05-17
06:00
Khomein, Persia (Qajar Iran)
#Politics
# Shia Cleric # Revolutionary Leader # Bazi Subject # Metal Day Master

BaZi Chart

Year
Peer
庚 Geng
子 Zi
Hurting Officer
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Month
Rob Wealth
辛 Xin
巳 Si
Seven Killings
Peer
Indirect Resource
Day
Yuan Male
庚 Geng
寅 Yin
Indirect Wealth
Seven Killings
Indirect Resource
Hour
Direct Resource
己 Ji
卯 Mao
Direct Wealth
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Preferred hour: Mao hour (06:00). The Day Master is Geng Metal, and the Mao hour's heavenly stem is Ji, presenting a Direct Resource pattern. This indicates strict schooling from childhood and a deep scholarly foundation, fitting his identity as a religious scholar and Marza. The Month Pillar Xin-Si and the Year Pillar Geng-Zi bring Bi Jie (Rob Wealth) and Hidden Kill, signaling independence, decisiveness, a rebellious impulse toward authority, and a reformist temperament. The Mao hour's Direct Resource also nourishes his inner patience and endurance, enabling him to study in exile, gather strength, and eventually return to power. Compared with hours that emphasize outward Eating God or a purely strong Officer-Kill pattern, the Mao hour can explain both his deep scholarly authority and his tenacity, restraint, and decisive leadership; thus this hour best fits the character's life and personality.

Core Analysis

Ruhollah Khomeini's natal chart shows a dominant Metal Day Master (庚) with strong supporting patterns. The presence of multiple Ten Gods (十神) such as 比肩/劫财 and 七杀 (Seven Killings) creates a configuration emphasizing confrontation, autonomy and decisive authority. His chart carries an inherent tension between assertive Metal energy and creative Fire-Earth combinations in the branches.

Major cycles (大运) and the flow of 五行 in his life align with historical phases: early 食神/伤官 cycles fostered study and expression, while mid-life 偏财/七杀 and later 印绶 cycles correspond to political confrontation, leadership consolidation and institutionalization of religious authority. The interaction of Seven Killings with strong 印绶 explains both uncompromising decision-making and ability to institutionalize doctrine.

Overall pattern: a commanding leadership格局 where a dominant Metal day master, supported and challenged by volatile earth-fire branches and alternating authority cycles, produced a resolute, ideological, and politically transformative figure.

Traits

1

Leadership and Authority

High leadership score grounded in Metal Day Master (庚) and strong Seven Killings (七杀) interactions; Bazi shows decisive, commanding presence and ability to institutionalize religious rule.

2

Ideological Conviction

Maximum conviction driven by multiple 印绶 and confrontational 十神配置; chart favors doctrinal certainty and uncompromising worldview reflected in political actions.

3

Strategic Resilience

Resilience comes from alternating supportive 大运 such as 偏印/正印 cycles that consolidate authority after periods of conflict, enabling long-term political persistence.

4

Flexibility and Diplomacy

Lower score due to dominant 七杀 and strong 比肩/劫财 pattern; temperament favors firmness over compromise, limiting conciliatory adaptability in complex negotiations.

Timeline

1920
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 未 Wei
Annual Pillar
庚 Geng 申 Shen
Hurting Officer energy manifests in the stems Traveling Star aligns Academic mentor appears Three Punishments trigger upheaval
20yrs career

Journey to Arak to Open the Doors of Theology

After World War I, in order to pursue advanced studies, I moved to Arak to continue theological studies, beginning instruction under tutors such as Abdul Karim Haeri Yazdi, laying a solid foundation for a deep future in learning.

Analysis
This year the native enters the Guiwei major luck. The heavenly stem Gui Water Hurting Officer is exposed, favorable to talent display and learning. The year's stem pattern (庚申) features the day master (庚金) and the Traveling Horse star, which together form water and provoke clashes with the month and day pillars. This combination disturbs the learning environment (month pillar) and the self (day pillar), producing the Si-Yin-Shen three-punishments, signaling environmental change and long-distance study. In the year’s branch, Ren Water serves as timing deity, and scholastic mentors appear, aligning with going abroad to study at a higher institution. The water-earth interaction in the fortune supports the Hurting Officer with the Seal, favorable for scholarly research and building a thought system.
1921
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 未 Wei
Annual Pillar
辛 Xin 酉 You
Hurting Officer in the major luck cycle Partial metal configuration between Snake and Rooster Noble Benefactor (Heavenly Virtue)
21yrs career

Following a Renowned Master, Settling in the Holy City

Under the guidance of tutor Haeri Yazdi, moved to the religious holy city of Qom, entered Dar al-Shafa Seminary, systematically and deeply studied Islamic jurisprudence, philosophy, and mysticism, laying a solid academic foundation for his future ideological framework.

Analysis
This year runs in the Guiwei Hurting Officer major luck. The Hurting Officer indicates thought, study, and following great teachers. The annual year is Xin You, with the Month pillar Si forming a half-metal configuration, triggering the energies of the Seven Killings and Pi Jie, metal energy rises, signaling the gathering of the academic circle (peers) and sharpening of thoughts (metal favored by the day master). At the same time, the appearance of Tian De GuiRen denotes mentorship and protection by a respected elder. The major fortune’s Wei Earth acts as the “storehouse of resources,” and the annual year activates metal to generate water (Hurting Officer), forming a Killing-Seal mutual generation pattern, which suits the idea of “Seal relying on Killing.” This implies he can transform pressure (Seven Killings) into deep knowledge (Seal), achieving breakthroughs and taking root in religious and philosophical fields.
1924
Luck Pillar
癸 Gui 未 Wei
Annual Pillar
甲 Jia 子 Zi
Zi–Wei clash Year luck clashes with year pillar Hurting Officer energy manifests in the stems
24yrs career

Teacher Star Falls: A Turning Point in the Scholarly Lineage

In 1924, Khomeini’s philosophy tutor Mir Ali Akbar Yazdi passed away. This event forced him to leave his former teacher’s circle and study under other prominent scholars, completing a smooth transition of academic lineage.

Analysis
This year, Khomeini is in the Guiwei Hurting Officer major luck, with the annual Jiazi year. In natal terms, the Year Pillar Gan Zi represents elders, teachers, and roots. The yearly stem Jia Wood acts as partial wealth, directly clashing with the Year Master Geng Metal, signaling changes in teachers, peers, or foundations. Meanwhile, the major fortune’s Wei Earth and the Year Pillar Zi form a Zi-Wei clash, intensifying disruption and separation from elders or mentors. The Gui Water Hurting Officer in the major luck surfaces, indicating changes in thought and study. Taken together, the strong clashes and mutual harm around the teacher pillar explain the death of a key mentor and a turning point in the transmission of scholarly lineage.
1942
Luck Pillar
乙 Yi 酉 You
Annual Pillar
壬 Ren 午 Wu
The Food God is exposed through the stems Favorable deity used to adjust timing General Star appears Year clashes with Tai Sui
42yrs career

Thoughts Sharpened, Pen as a Sword: "Unveiling"

Khomeini published his first major work, "Unveiling", systematically refuting secularism and religious critics; his religious and political thought began to take shape and enter the public eye, marking his transformation from scholar to thought leader.

Analysis
This year, Khomeini is 42, in the乙酉 direct wealth major luck. The year pillar Ren Water's influence brings the Food God into prominence, governing thought, expression, and works. The Food God here acts as the tuning deity in his BaZi, balancing the summer fire, sharpening thinking and articulation, making it an excellent time to publish. The year's Horse Fire forms a partial Fire pattern with the Day Pillar Tiger Wood, boosting the energy of the Seven Killings (authority, pressure, and change), encouraging him to sharpen his pen against the old order. At the same time, the Year Star enters his chart, aiding leadership in a specific field (religious thought). Although the year clashes with Tai Sui (Zi-Wu clash) bringing turbulence, the Food God through the stems converts pressure and conflict into profound intellectual output, marking the astrology-driven opportunity for the appearance of "Unveiling".
1961
Luck Pillar
丁 Ding 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
辛 Xin 丑 Chou
Hour pillar forms a double conjunction Three-Water Pattern Heavenly Noble (Tian Yi) Heaven Official Noble (Tian Guan) Favorable deity used to adjust timing
61yrs career

Ascend to Marja, Steering the Helm of Faith

Following the death of Grand Ayatollah Hossein Borujerdi, Khomeini's status in the religious circle rose sharply, and he was revered as an important Marja (model of faith) and a leading religious scholar, establishing his undisputed religious authority.

Analysis
That year marks the peak of his career, with particularly favorable timing. The 丁亥 year together with the Hour pillar 丁子 forms a powerful heavenly-earthly conjunction, signaling broad support, solid alliances, and swift career advancement. The Three-Water Pattern—water elements across year, month, and day—strengthens thought, speech, and influence, boosting his social reputation and spiritual leadership. The appearance of Tian Yi and Tian Guan nobles indicates elevated status and favorable backing from higher authorities. The major luck’s Hai Water serves as the tuning deity, while the damp Earth in the year (Chou) helps balance energies, allowing wisdom and authoritative presence to shine.
1963
Luck Pillar
丁 Ding 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
癸 Gui 卯 Mao
Major luck clashes Rebellious speech clashes with authority Tai Sui clash Peach Blossom
63yrs career

Raise Your Voice: Speech Defies Prohibition

Khomeini publicly attacked the king's "White Revolution"; his fiery rhetoric led to arrest, triggering nationwide protests. He was released in August but placed under house arrest.

Analysis
In 丁亥 major luck (1957–1966), this period features the Ding Fire Official energy, which, together with the month pillar辛巳, creates a pattern of heavenly clashes and earthly clashes that destabilize foundations and push for upheaval in career and life. The year Gui Mao brings Hurting Official energy that directly opposes the Ding Fire Official, forming the fierce pattern 'Hurting Official meets Official'—symbolizing rebellious speech challenging those in power. The Hurting Official represents rebellion and critique, while Official represents government authority and rules; their clash embodies outspoken opposition. Meanwhile, Mao and Zi interactions set up a Tai Sui clash, suggesting potential legal trouble and risk. However, the presence of Red Luan and Peach Blossom indicates that while his words provoke imprisonment, they also garner broad public support and fame.
1963
Luck Pillar
丁 Ding 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
癸 Gui 卯 Mao
Major luck clashes Rebellious speech clashes with authority Tai Sui clash Peach Blossom
63yrs career

Cry Out Loud: Speech Defies Prohibition

Khomeini publicly attacked the king's White Revolution; his forceful words led to arrest, sparking nationwide protests. He was released in August but placed under house arrest.

Analysis
That year, he remains in 丁亥 major luck (1957–1966); the Ding Fire Official energy surfaces with the year’s influence, forming a pattern of upheaval and disruption in career and life. The yearly Gui Mao involves Hurting Official energy directly opposing Ding Fire Official, illustrating fierce confrontation between rebellious speech and government authority. The Tai Sui clash signals potential legal peril. Yet, the Red Luan and Peach Blossom indicate that although his words lead to imprisonment, they also win broad popular support and enhanced reputation.
1964
Luck Pillar
丁 Ding 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
甲 Jia 辰 Chen
Major fortune clash Annual luck clashes with spouse star Annual luck clashes with parent star Hua Gai meets the Void
64yrs career

Exile Prologue: Beginning of Overseas Struggle from Bursa

On November 4, 1964, Khomeini was arrested again for political activities, and on the same day forcibly exiled by military aircraft to Bursa, Turkey, marking the start of his long overseas exile of more than a decade.

Analysis
This year the subject is in the 丁亥 (Dinghai) major fortune (1957-1966); the heavenly stem 丁 is the Direct Officer, which clashes with the month's Xin Metal, indicating a fierce conflict between official pressure and personal will. More crucially, the major fortune's Hai Water clashes with the month pillar Si Fire, forming a Si-Hai clash, a clash and upheaval that unsettles foundations, causing drastic changes in career and residence and aligning with an omen favoring leaving home. The annual Jia Chen (1964) reveals Jia Wood as Partial Wealth strongly; Jia Wood is an unfavorable star for the chart, and the Jia-Geng clash directly opposes the year's pillar and the day's pillar's Geng, signaling a strong blow to status and foundation. The annual branch Chen Earth and hour pillar Zi Water form a partial water pattern; although a favorable deity, the Hua Gai and Empty (kong wang) deities co-occur, adding loneliness and wandering. The major fortune and the annual fortune together push the subject toward a fate of leaving homeland and going abroad.
1965
Luck Pillar
丁 Ding 亥 Hai
Annual Pillar
乙 Yi 巳 Si
Major fortune clashes Annual travel star activates travel Yin-Hai Wood synergy Timing aligns with favorable conditions
65yrs career

Traveling to Najaf: Spreading the Seeds of Thought Abroad

In October 1965, he was approved to go to Najaf, Iraq, where at a local theological center he lectured on political philosophy, Islamic history and ethics, becoming one of the ideological cores of the anti-Shah movement.

Analysis
That year is the last year of the Dinghai major fortune (1957-1966). The major fortune's Hai Water and the month pillar's Si Fire form a Si-Hai clash, a strong disruption to life foundations, indicating a move abroad and major changes in the career environment. The annual Yi-Si (乙巳) year has Si Fire as the travel star, signaling travel. At the same time, the major Hai Water and day pillar Yin Wood form the Yin-Hai Wood combination, activating the spouse palace and the indirect wealth star, meaning that abroad, through the combination of knowledge (Hai Water) and thought (Yin Wood), a new base and influence were established. The annual branch Si Fire serves as the auspicious deity for adjusting aspects with Bing Fire; Fire governs courtesy, civilization and influence, aligning with his lectures and mission and reflecting the formation of his ideological core.
1970
Luck Pillar
戊 Wu 子 Zi
Annual Pillar
庚 Geng 戌 Xu
Pianyin major fortune Hua Gai shines Leading star
70yrs career

A Visionary Thinker, Forging a Doctrine

In exile in Najaf, Khomeini systematically articulated and organized his core political thought Guardianship of the Jurist (Velayat-e-Faqih), forming the Islamic Government, laying a solid theoretical foundation for his future political practice.

Analysis
That year falls within the Wu Zi Pian Yin major fortune; the heavenly stem Wu is the Helpful God for the chart, signaling the construction and maturation of thought, theory, and system. The annual Geng Xu year, with Xu Earth as the Print treasury, together with the hour pillar Ji Mao triggering Direct Print, indicates that his intellectual framework (the Print) is being systematically organized and established. The Hua Gai deity enters the chart, suggesting his unique talents and ideas will be seen and shine, consistent with his building of a unique religious-political theory system. The major fortune star Leading Star also signals awakening and display of his leadership and authoritative thought. The chart itself is a Pianyin pattern, with an excellent configuration, capable of turning enemies into friends and overcoming danger; at this time the Print stars in both the major and annual fortunes are strong, marking a key period when a lifetime of learning and struggle is systematized into a programmatic document.
1978
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 丑 Chou
Annual Pillar
戊 Wu 午 Wu
Tai Sui clash Zi-Wu clash Chou-Wu Harm Direct Resource ten-year luck
78yrs career

Exile Abroad, The Spark of Hope Endures

Under political pressure in Iraq, he was forced to leave Najaf, where he had lived for a long time, and went into exile in Novlerbourg, a town on the outskirts of Paris. Even in a foreign land, his anti-Shah political activities and leadership did not stop.

Analysis
This year falls under the Zheng Yin ten-year luck; the ten-year stems are all Earth, the favorable Resource star, bringing patronage and reputation. The annual stem Wu acts as a Partial Resource, and the timing star emerges, aiding authority and recognition. The annual branch Wu clashes with the year and hour branches' Zi Water to form a Zi-Wu clash, signaling upheavals in family, roots, and home and long-distance travel. The ten-year branch Chou and the annual branch Wu interact in a Chou-Wu Harm, intensifying environmental clashes and prompting departure. Yet the ten-year stems show Direct Resource strongly, and the annual stem Wu as a secondary Resource is also favorable, creating a pattern of 官印相生 (Resource and Official-Star support each other). This suggests that despite external turmoil (Seven Killings, clashes), inner prestige, wisdom, and noble patronage grow quietly, providing spiritual backing and legitimacy for ongoing leadership during exile.
1979
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 丑 Chou
Annual Pillar
己 Ji 未 Wei
Direct Resource ten-year luck Zi-Chou merge into Earth Heavenly Noble General Star Tai Sui clash
80yrs career

The Masses Rally Behind, Revolutionary Leader Triumphs

On February 1, 1979, Khomeini returned to Iran amid waves of revolutionary victory, welcomed by millions of people. He swiftly consolidated control over the interim government and appointed its prime minister, marking a decisive peak in his political career and religious leadership.

Analysis
This year coincides with Zheng Yin ten-year luck; the ten-year stems are all Earth, the Resource star the chart favors, bringing patronage and reputation. The flow year is Wu, where the stems again reveal Direct Resource, also favorable, helping display authority and gain recognition. The annual branch Wu clashes with the year and hour's Zi water, a Tai Sui clash signaling major changes and opportunities, aligning with revolution victory and regime change. The ten-year branch Chou and the year/hour water form Zi-Chou merge into Earth, turning the turbulent 'crowd' into stable leadership and ideological systems. The presence of the Heavenly Noble and the General Star suggests a favorable leadership position within a team. In this cycle and year, Resource stars are strong, benefactors abundant; with favorable timing, geography, and harmony, this marks the pinnacle of his life.
1979
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 丑 Chou
Annual Pillar
己 Ji 未 Wei
Direct Resource ten-year luck Chou-Wei clash Heavenly Noble Strong Resource Star Career Peak
79yrs career

A Firm Stance During a Diplomatic Crisis

Following the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis in Tehran, he publicly supported the captors, signaling a new phase in confrontations with Western countries and greatly elevating his prestige and leadership in the Islamic world.

Analysis
This year is the Zheng Yin ten-year luck; the ten-year stems are all Earth, a favorable Resource star, with strong Resource and rising authority. The flow year Ji Wei again reveals Direct Resource, forming a stack of Resource stars, aiding persuasive ideological leadership. However, the year’s 未 Earth clashes with the ten-year’s 丑, producing a Chou-Wei clash, signaling upheaval and confrontation; 未 is wealth treasury, and its clash disrupts the pattern, corresponding to fierce conflicts with wealth-bearing West (the United States). At the same time, the year and the year/hour columns show Zi-Wei harm externally, indicating strained external relations and potential controversy. Yet the ten-year cycle and the flow year both bring Heavenly Noble, and in crisis one can turn pressure (Seven Killings) into authority (Direct Resource), a classic example of the “Resource relying on Killing” pattern.
1979
Luck Pillar
己 Ji 丑 Chou
Annual Pillar
己 Ji 未 Wei
Direct Resource major luck Ox-Goat branch clash Heavenly Nobleman Favorable element revealed in the stems Opening of the tomb/storehouse
79yrs career

Overhaul the Old, a Mandate from Heaven

In March 1979, by a nationwide referendum with overwhelming support, the monarchy was abolished and the Islamic Republic established, marking a fundamental transformation of the country's political framework and the dawn of a new era.

Analysis
This year falls in the Direct Resource major luck cycle, with the year’s heavenly stem Ji and earthly branch Wei. The major luck cycle and the year clash (Chou–Wei), indicating the tomb/storehouse phase is opened and signaling dramatic upheaval and realignment. The Day Master is Metal (庚金) relatively weak and needs Earth (the Direct Resource star) for support. This year’s stems reveal the Direct Resource as a favorable element, implying broad public support (Resource as protection/recognition) and legitimacy (Direct Resource). The clash between major luck and the year opens the Resource storehouse, meaning the old system (monarchy) is broken and a new national structure (republic) is established. The appearance of the Heavenly Nobleman aids in gaining crucial support and high-level networks, helping the reform succeed. The chart contains a strong Seven Killings energy; the pattern “Resource relying on Kill” means the energy of Kill and Resource is unleashed by the clash, turning great pressure (revolution and reform) into merit for establishing the new order.

FAQ

How does his Day Master influence his personality?
His Day Master is Metal (庚), which in Bazi confers firmness, clarity and a direct manner. Combined with Seven Killings (七杀) and supporting 印绶, it produces authoritative leadership and doctrinal certainty.
What role did major luck cycles (大运) play in his life?
Major cycles show phases of expression, confrontation and consolidation: early 食神/伤官 promoted study and teaching; mid-life 偏财/七杀 aligned with political struggle; later 印绶 cycles helped institutionalize authority.
Why does the chart indicate uncompromising behavior?
The conjunction of dominant 七杀 energy with strong Metal Day Master and repeated 比肩/劫财 influence fosters a confrontational, self-reliant stance, reducing propensity for compromise when core principles are threatened.
Can this Bazi explain his ability to found a state?
Yes. The mix of decisive Seven Killings, organizing 印绶, and reinforcing 大运 cycles created both the will to lead revolution and the structural capacity to codify religious governance into state institutions.
Are there risks indicated in the chart for authoritarian outcomes?
The chart reveals structural risk: persistent 七杀 and strong Metal assertiveness can manifest as authoritarian enforcement, especially when combined with luck cycles that favor consolidation over pluralism.

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