Chapter 9 of 200
三命通会
White Wax Gold is akin to the fine jade of Kunlun Mountain or the lost gold by the Luo River. It absorbs the essence of the sun and moon 🔥🌙, condenses the energy of yin and yang, and possesses a bright form and pure essence, representing the authentic nature of metal. This type of gold particularly benefits from refinement by 🔥 fire, but it must be the vigorous flame of a furnace. For individuals with the Gengchen year pillar, encountering fire without the assistance of 🌊 water may lead to poverty or early demise. In contrast, those with the Xinsi year pillar are considered noble because the Si position is the growth ground of metal. If they encounter Bingyin (which transforms into water and meets nobility), their prestige is further enhanced. The early appearance of Mountain Fire 🔥 signifies prosperity and wealth, but it still requires the support of 🌊 water. Well Spring Water or Great Stream Water 🌊 both represent noble patterns. The official star for Geng metal is Ding, and for Xin metal, it is Bing. Therefore, Geng encountering Dingchou brings both official status and nobility, while Xin encountering Bingzi is less pure than Guisi, leading to either nobility or wealth. Regarding wood 🌱, an excess is not beneficial, as this gold cannot overcome wood. If the pillar encounters weak fire 🔥, wood 🌱 is needed to support it, and the presence of Lu Ma (Prosperity Star) and noble individuals is required for auspiciousness. When encountering earth ⛰, it is only favorable if it is polished or constructed into a vessel; other types of earth are useless. Gold 💎 should avoid sea sand to prevent being submerged. If fire 🔥 appears in the day or hour pillars, it brings glory. If pure gold 💎 is encountered, water 🌊 assistance is beneficial, and strong fire 🔥 is not necessary, but one must be cautious of clashes and conflicts. In the "Miao Xuan" (Marvelous Selection), there is the "Roaring Wind and Fierce Tiger" pattern, which refers to this gold encountering Xinsi or Yisi in the day or hour pillars.
White Wax Gold symbolizes pure and precious metal, emphasizing the balance of the Five Elements: refining gold with fire 🔥 is central, but it requires water 🌊 for harmony. The differences between Gengchen and Xinsi stem from the characteristics of their earthly branches. Noble patterns depend on official stars (Ding for Geng, Bing for Xin) and auxiliary elements (water 🌊, earth ⛰). Clashes and conflicts should be avoided, and opportunities like the "Roaring Wind and Fierce Tiger" pattern should be pursued.
In contemporary society, White Wax Gold can be analogized to personal talent or resources: fire 🔥 represents challenges and tempering (such as work pressure or competition), while water 🌊 symbolizes support systems (such as family or social networks). Individuals with Gengchen (like certain fate patterns) need to balance risks—lack of support can lead to failure. Those with Xinsi (like other fate patterns) can transform pressure into opportunities. Excessive wood 🌱 is not beneficial, serving as a reminder to avoid ineffective consumption (such as excessive socializing). Earth ⛰ requires "polishing," metaphorically suggesting that skills need practical transformation. Modern value lies in:
The condensation of yin and yang in White Wax Gold reveals the philosophy of dynamic balance: the unity of opposites between fire 🔥 and water 🌊 reflects the eternal tension between "pressure and support" in personal growth. The "transformation of water into nobility" in Xinsi suggests the plasticity of fate—environment (Si position) can transform challenges (Bingyin). Critical thinking: traditional notions of "nobility and baseness" have historical limitations; modernity should emphasize "self-empowerment" over fatalism.
