Chapter 37: Lifelong Wealth and Fortune

Chapter 37: Lifelong Wealth and Fortune

Overall Meaning
This chapter delves into how to determine a person’s lifelong wealth accumulation and fortune by analyzing the relationships among the Shi Yao (self), Cai Yao (wealth), and Zi Sun Yao (descendants) in the hexagrams. The core lies in examining the strength, weakness, interactions, and states (such as emptiness or breakdown) of these three types of Yao, thereby inferring one’s economic condition, health, and life prospects. Modern readers can interpret this as a traditional wisdom that uses symbolic systems to analyze personal resource endowment, operational capabilities, and sustainable development potential.

🧩 Structured Components

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Example 1 - Female Lifelong Fortune

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	父	巳	兄	未	子	酉	兄	丑	官	卯	父	巳
Branch	母	火	弟	土	孙	金	弟	土	鬼	木	母	火

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Example 2 - Male Wealth and Fortune

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	官	巳	父	未	兄	酉	父	辰	妻	寅	子	子
Branch	鬼	火	母	土	弟	金	母	土	财	木	孙	水

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Fu to Yi Hexagram Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	子	酉	妻	亥	兄	丑	兄	辰	官	寅	妻	子
Branch	孙	金	财	水	弟	土	弟	土	鬼	木	财	水

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Bi to Guan Hexagram Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	妻	子	兄	戌	子	申	官	卯	父	巳	兄	未
Branch	财	水	弟	土	孙	金	鬼	木	母	火	弟	土

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Yi Hexagram Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	兄	寅	父	子	妻	戌	妻	辰	兄	寅	父	子
Branch	弟	木	母	水	财	土	财	土	弟	木	母	水

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Jie Hexagram Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	兄	子	官	戌	父	申	官	丑	子	卯	妻	巳
Branch	弟	水	鬼	土	母	金	鬼	土	孙	木	财	火

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Tai to Lin Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	子	酉	妻	亥	兄	丑	兄	辰	官	寅	妻	子
Branch	孙	金	财	水	弟	土	弟	土	鬼	木	财	水

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Wei Ji to Kui Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	兄	巳	子	未	妻	酉	兄	午	子	辰	父	寅
Branch	弟	火	孙	土	财	金	弟	火	孙	土	母	木

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Gou to Dun Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	父	戌	兄	申	官	午	兄	酉	子	亥	父	丑
Branch	母	土	弟	金	鬼	火	弟	金	孙	水	母	土

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Ming Yi to Feng Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	父	酉	兄	亥	官	丑	兄	亥	官	丑	子	卯
Branch	母	金	弟	水	鬼	土	弟	水	鬼	土	孙	木

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Heng Hexagram Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	妻	戌	官	申	子	午	官	酉	父	亥	妻	丑
Branch	财	土	鬼	金	孙	火	鬼	金	母	水	财	土

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Shi He to Pi Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	子	巳	妻	未	官	酉	妻	辰	兄	寅	父	子
Branch	孙	火	财	土	鬼	金	财	土	弟	木	母	水

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Gui Mei to Lin Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	父	戌	兄	申	官	午	父	丑	妻	卯	官	巳
Branch	母	土	弟	金	鬼	火	母	土	财	木	鬼	火

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Dui Hexagram Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	父	未	兄	酉	子	亥	父	丑	妻	卯	官	巳
Branch	母	土	弟	金	孙	水	母	土	财	木	鬼	火

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Dui to Guai Example - Female

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	父	未	兄	酉	子	亥	父	丑	妻	卯	官	巳
Branch	母	土	弟	金	孙	水	母	土	财	木	鬼	火

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Lei Huo Feng Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	官	戌	父	申	妻	午	兄	亥	官	丑	子	卯
Branch	鬼	土	母	金	财	火	弟	水	鬼	土	孙	木

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Da Zhuang to Ben Example - Female

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	兄	戌	子	申	父	午	兄	辰	官	寅	妻	子
Branch	弟	土	孙	金	母	火	弟	土	鬼	木	财	水

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Zhong Fu to Jie Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	官	卯	父	巳	兄	未	兄	丑	官	卯	父	巳
Branch	鬼	木	母	火	弟	土	弟	土	鬼	木	母	火

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Ge to Jia Ren Example

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Stem-branch set	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3	Set 4	Set 5	Set 6	Set 7	Set 8	Set 9	Set 10	Set 11	Set 12
Stem	官	未	父	酉	兄	亥	兄	亥	官	丑	子	卯
Branch	鬼	土	母	金	弟	水	弟	水	鬼	土	孙	木

🧠 In-Depth Understanding

Core Concepts 💡
Analyzing lifelong wealth and fortune requires a comprehensive examination of the strength, weakness, and interactions among the Shi Yao (self-state), Cai Yao (wealth resources), and Zi Sun Yao (fortune and sustainability). If all three are strong and mutually supportive, it signifies great fortune; if any is weak or suppressed, it indicates challenges or deficiencies in the corresponding aspect of life. The key lies in understanding that "strength and weakness" are not binary but encompass various states such as vitality, favorable positioning, emptiness, breakdown, entombment, and exhaustion, requiring dynamic and holistic judgment.

Modern Interpretation 🌟

• Resource-Capability-Sustainability Model: This theory can be analogized to a modern model of resources (Cai Yao), personal capability (Shi Yao), and innovation/reproduction potential (Zi Sun Yao). Balanced development of these three is essential for true prosperity.
• Dynamic Development Perspective: The hexagram’s indication of "weakness" or "loss" is not a lifelong verdict but should be viewed in the context of opportunities in "revival years," reflecting the phased nature of development (e.g., "emptiness turning into fullness upon impact").
• Psychological Impact of Six Clashes and Six Harmonies: Hexagrams with six clashes often indicate mental fluctuations and反复 setbacks, while those with six harmonies suggest mental peace and interpersonal harmony. This profoundly influences one’s decision-making style and long-term development.

Practical Value ⚡

• Self-Diagnosis: Use this framework to reflect on the balance among resource accumulation, capability building, and sustainable development (health, team, innovation).
• Decision-Making Reference: If inquiring about wealth and fortune in a certain career direction, a hexagram showing "strong wealth and fortune but weak self" suggests that while opportunities are good, personal preparation is insufficient. It advises enhancing capabilities or seeking collaboration rather than blind investment.
• Risk Awareness: Ominous signs like "official ghost suppressing self" can be interpreted in modern terms as needing vigilance against legal risks,恶性竞争, or health hazards, emphasizing proactive avoidance rather than passive acceptance.

Philosophical Reflection 🤔
This chapter reveals a deep philosophy of systemic balance and dynamic transformation. True "wealth and fortune" is not isolated wealth but the harmonious coexistence of self (Shi), resources (Cai), and legacy (Fu). Simultaneously, the concepts of "emptiness awaiting fulfillment" and "entombment awaiting activation" reveal a dialectical thought that opportunities are embedded in困境, emphasizing the combination of timing变化 and subjective initiative.

📚 Related Knowledge

• Related Concepts: Yao strength and weakness (Wang Xiang Xiu Qiong), interactions (Sheng Ke Chong He), emptiness and breakdown (Xun Kong Yue Po), advancing and retreating spirits (Jin Shen Tui Shen), entombment theory (Mu Ku).
• Further Reading: Divination Authentic Volume 3 "Golden Strategy · Life and Destiny Chapter"; Yi Yin Volume 5 "Lifelong Wealth and Fortune Chapter".
• Modern Research: Some scholars attempt to map the six relations (wealth, official, parent, sibling, descendant) to modern management elements such as resources, constraints, knowledge, competition, and innovation for decision-making analysis.

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