On the Use of Deity (Yong Shen)

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Overall Paraphrased Meaning The core of the Eight Characters' Use of Deity 🌱 lies in the analysis of the earthly branch of the birth month (Yue Ling). The pattern (Ge Ju) is determined by the relationship between the day stem and the earthly branch of the month. Auspicious deities like Wealth, Authority, Seal, and Intelligence should be applied following their natural tendency (Shun), while inauspicious deities like Kill, Harm, Robbery, and Blade need to be controlled through counteraction (Ni). Proper application of the Shun and Ni approaches leads to the formation of noble patterns.

🧩 Structured Components

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Wu Chaoshu's Life Chart

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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	D	n	H	i	i	g	u	e	Y	n	i	o
Branch	i	g	a	B	n	W	R	n	i	J	Y	u

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Cai Yuanpei's Life Chart

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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	D	n	M	o	u	C	o	B	n	S	e	W
Branch	i	g	a	G	i	h	u	i	g	h	n	u

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Zhu Jiahua's Life Chart

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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	G	i	i	i	g	i	i	g	a	B	n	W
Branch	u	S	D	n	S	D	n	M	o	i	g	u

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Wang Kemin's Life Chart

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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	B	n	Z	R	n	h	n	e	S	e	Y	S
Branch	i	g	i	e	C	e	R	n	h	n	i	i

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Lin Sen's Life Chart

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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	W	C	e	J	a	i	D	n	M	o	u	h
Branch	u	h	n	i	Y	n	i	g	a	W	S	e

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Tan Yankai's Life Chart

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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	J	M	o	i	g	h	u	u	C	o	Y	M
Branch	i	a	D	n	C	o	G	i	h	u	i	a

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Mr. Li's Life Chart

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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
Stem	W	X	J	W	i	i	g	i	e	g	i
Branch	u	u	i	e	B	n	Z	G	n	Y	n

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Zeng Yujun's Life Chart

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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
Stem	Y	H	i	u	W	i	i	a	X	n	e
Branch	i	a	G	i	e	J	H	i	i	W	i

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Zhou Ziqi's Life Chart

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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
Stem	J	S	Y	H	i	e	Z	Y	S
Branch	i	i	i	a	R	n	i	i	i

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Mr. Li's Life Chart

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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
Stem	W	X	J	a	i	i	i	u	h
Branch	u	u	i	Z	J	S	W	C	e

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Liu Chengru's Life Chart

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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	R	n	u	i	o	D	n	C	o	J	a	h
Branch	e	X	J	Y	u	i	g	h	u	i	C	e

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Wang Xiangqi's Life Chart

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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	R	n	h	n	u	C	o	X	n	h	u	i
Branch	e	C	e	G	i	h	u	i	C	o	J	a

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Zhang Jian's Life Chart

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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
Stem	X	n	a	J	H	i	e	W	X	n	a
Branch	i	H	i	i	a	R	n	u	i	H	i

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Wu Tingfang's Life Chart

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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
Stem	R	n	i	D	n	W	i	i	a	Y	H
Branch	e	Y	n	i	g	e	J	M	o	i	a

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Qi Yang's Life Chart

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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	D	n	S	D	n	W	i	i	g	a	G	i
Branch	i	g	i	i	g	e	D	n	M	o	u	M

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Duan Qirui's Life Chart

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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
Stem	Y	C	o	J	M	o	i	a	G	i	e
Branch	i	h	u	i	a	Y	H	i	u	W	i

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Sun Yue's Life Chart

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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
Stem	W	Y	n	i	a	D	n	W	i	e	Y
Branch	u	i	Y	M	o	i	g	e	R	n	i

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Jiang Wanping's Life Chart

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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	D	n	Y	u	i	g	u	i	g	o	J	Y
Branch	i	g	o	B	n	W	D	n	Y	u	i	o

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Lu Jianzhang's Life Chart

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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	G	i	a	G	n	S	e	J	a	i	Y	H
Branch	u	H	i	e	g	h	n	i	Y	n	i	a

🧠 In-Depth Understanding

Core Concept 💡

The Use of Deity (Yong Shen) is the pivotal point in Eight Characters (Ba Zi) analysis. The Month Branch (Yue Ling - the earthly branch of the birth month) is the primary basis for determining the Use of Deity. Depending on the strength and balance of the relationship between the Day Master and the Month Branch, the most suitable Use of Deity is selected through five methods (Fu Yi, Bing Yao, Tiao Hou, Zhuan Wang, Tong Guan) to achieve balance and harmony in the life chart.

Modern Interpretation 🌟

The theory of the Use of Deity is essentially a dynamic balancing system: it identifies the Five Element most in need of adjustment within the life chart, pinpointing the key to solving problems. It is akin to "key factor analysis" in modern management, where the core variable affecting the overall situation is identified for intervention.

Modern Understanding of the Five Selection Methods:

Fu Yi (Support and Restrain) → Balancing Regulation (Restrain if too strong, support if too weak)
Bing Yao (Illness and Medicine) → Problem Solving (Identify the crux and apply the right remedy)
Tiao Hou (Climate Adjustment) → Environmental Adaptation (Adjust extreme conditions of excessive cold or heat)
Zhuan Wang (Follow the Flourishing) → Going with the Flow (Follow a powerful trend rather than resist it)
Tong Guan (Mediation) → Conflict Resolution (Build a bridging buffer between conflicting elements)

Practical Value ⚡

Personal Development: Understanding one's Use of Deity can help in choosing suitable career paths and development strategies.
Decision-Making Reference: Provides an additional dimension for thought at important life junctures.
Interpersonal Relationships: Understand how to interact with people of different Five Element characteristics.
Health Management: Adjust lifestyle habits and health focus based on Five Element imbalances.

Philosophical Reflection 🤔

The theory of the Use of Deity embodies the Chinese philosophical concept of "Zhong He" (中和 - Neutralization and Harmony) – it does not seek extreme strength or weakness but seeks balance within dynamics. This mode of thinking is also applicable in modern complex systems: in any system, finding the key leverage point for intervention is often more effective than a comprehensive adjustment.

📚 Related Knowledge

Associated Concepts:

Yue Ling Ti Gang (Month Branch as the Guideline): The earthly branch of the birth month, the main basis for determining the waxing and waning of the Five Elements.
Ten Gods System (Shi Shen): The productive and controlling relationships among the ten deities like Wealth, Authority, Seal, Intelligence, etc.
Pattern Determination (Ge Ju Pan Ding): Specific命理patterns formed based on the combination of the Use of Deity.

Further Reading:

Chapters on the Use of Deity in Yuan Hai Zi Ping
Pattern Theory in San Ming Tong Hui
Balance Theory in Di Tian Sui

Modern Research: Contemporary命理scholars, building upon traditional Use of Deity theory and integrating modern psychology and management science, have developed命理analysis frameworks more aligned with modern cognition. These emphasize the practicality and guidance of the Use of Deity theory rather than fatalism.

Note: This chapter demonstrates the specific application of the five selection methods in detail through numerous historical figure cases, providing abundant practical reference for Ba Zi learners. Each case reflects a personalized analysis approach of "teaching students in accordance with their aptitude," worthy of in-depth study.

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