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Chapter 8 of 24
Bu Shi Zheng Zong — Orthodox Divination
Overall Paraphrased Meaning
Turning Head克 (Huítóu Kè) refers to an element being restrained by the transformed element during the change process of a line or hexagram. It is specifically divided into line transformation turning head克 (e.g., an earth line transforming into a wood line, where wood restrains earth) and hexagram transformation turning head克 (e.g., the Qian or Dui hexagram transforming into the Li hexagram, where Li restrains Dui). When the original self or auspicious elements like the Original Spirit (用神) or Favorable Spirit (原神) encounter turning head克, it is often an omen of misfortune. Conversely, when obstructive elements like the Adverse Spirit (忌神) or Opposing Spirit (仇神) encounter turning head克, it is considered auspicious, akin to the enemy weakening itself.
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 食神 | 劫财 | Self (M) | 偏财 |
| Stem | 戊 | 丁 | 丙 | 庚 |
| Branch | 申 | 巳 | 午 | 寅 |
| Hidden Stems | 庚才壬杀戊食 | 丙比戊食庚才 | 丁劫己伤 | 甲枭丙比戊食 |
| Stage | 病 | 建 | 帝旺 | 长生 |
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 伤官 | 食神 | Self (M) | 偏财 |
| Stem | 辛 | 庚 | 戊 | 壬 |
| Branch | 卯 | 寅 | 辰 | 子 |
| Hidden Stems | 乙官 | 甲杀丙枭戊比 | 戊比乙官癸财 | 癸财 |
| Stage | 沐浴 | 长生 | 冠带 | 胎 |
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 食神 | 偏财 | Self (M) | 偏财 |
| Stem | 戊 | 庚 | 丙 | 庚 |
| Branch | 午 | 申 | 午 | 寅 |
| Hidden Stems | 丁劫己伤 | 庚才壬杀戊食 | 丁劫己伤 | 甲枭丙比戊食 |
| Stage | 帝旺 | 病 | 帝旺 | 长生 |
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 偏财 | 偏印 | Self (M) | 正印 |
| Stem | 乙 | 己 | 辛 | 戊 |
| Branch | 丑 | 卯 | 未 | 戌 |
| Hidden Stems | 己枭癸食辛比 | 乙才 | 己枭丁杀乙才 | 戊印辛比丁杀 |
| Stage | 养 | 绝 | 衰 | 冠带 |
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 劫财 | 偏印 | Self (M) | 正财 |
| Stem | 丙 | 乙 | 丁 | 庚 |
| Branch | 酉 | 亥 | 丑 | 子 |
| Hidden Stems | 辛才 | 壬官甲印 | 己食癸杀辛才 | 癸杀 |
| Stage | 长生 | 胎 | 墓 | 绝 |
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正官 | 偏印 | Self (M) | 正财 |
| Stem | 戊 | 辛 | 癸 | 丙 |
| Branch | 卯 | 酉 | 亥 | 辰 |
| Hidden Stems | 乙食 | 辛枭 | 壬劫甲伤 | 戊官乙食癸比 |
| Stage | 长生 | 病 | 帝旺 | 养 |
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 偏财 | 七杀 | Self (M) | 正官 |
| Stem | 丁 | 己 | 癸 | 戊 |
| Branch | 亥 | 巳 | 酉 | 午 |
| Hidden Stems | 壬劫甲伤 | 丙财戊官庚印 | 辛枭 | 丁才己杀 |
| Stage | 帝旺 | 胎 | 病 | 绝 |
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 偏印 | 七杀 | Self (M) | 正印 |
| Stem | 丙 | 甲 | 戊 | 丁 |
| Branch | 午 | 午 | 戌 | 亥 |
| Hidden Stems | 丁印己劫 | 丁印己劫 | 戊比辛伤丁印 | 壬才甲杀 |
| Stage | 帝旺 | 帝旺 | 墓 | 绝 |
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 伤官 | 七杀 | Self (M) | 偏财 |
| Stem | 乙 | 戊 | 壬 | 丙 |
| Branch | 卯 | 寅 | 午 | 午 |
| Hidden Stems | 乙伤 | 甲食丙才戊杀 | 丁财己官 | 丁财己官 |
| Stage | 死 | 病 | 胎 | 胎 |
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 偏印 | 偏印 | Self (M) | 食神 |
| Stem | 戊 | 戊 | 庚 | 壬 |
| Branch | 辰 | 午 | 申 | 午 |
| Hidden Stems | 戊枭乙财癸伤 | 丁官己印 | 庚比壬食戊枭 | 丁官己印 |
| Stage | 养 | 沐浴 | 建 | 沐浴 |
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| Pillars | Year | Month | Day | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Gods | 正官 | 伤官 | Self (M) | 七杀 |
| Stem | 丁 | 癸 | 庚 | 丙 |
| Branch | 卯 | 卯 | 辰 | 戌 |
| Hidden Stems | 乙财 | 乙财 | 戊枭乙财癸伤 | 戊枭辛劫丁官 |
| Stage | 胎 | 胎 | 养 | 衰 |
Turning head克 is a crucial relationship of generation and restraint in Yijing studies, reflecting the dynamic principle of "restraint arising from change." When auspicious spirits are restrained, blessings are diminished; when inauspicious spirits are restrained, calamities are reduced. Its essence lies in the transformation and balance of energy through the relationship of mutual restraint.
Perspective of Energy Transformation: Turning head克 can be understood as new constraints arising from changes in conditions (transformed lines/hexagrams) during the development of events. For example, a business expanding may encounter policy changes (fire transforming into water → being restrained), or competitors may face internal issues (Adverse Spirit being restrained → beneficial to oneself).
Principle of Timing: The effect of restraint occurs at the point where "restraint is strongest" (e.g., the午 month when fire is strong and restrains metal, the亥 month when water is strong and restrains fire). This corresponds to modern project risk cycle management, where precautions need to be strengthened during peak energy periods.
Multidimensional Impact Assessment:
Risk Warning: Turning head克 highlights potential risks during transitions.
Decision-Making Reference:
Timing Planning: Plan ahead based on the waxing and waning of the Five Elements.
The phenomenon of turning head克 reveals the dialectical relationship within "change":
Associated Concepts:
Further Reading:
Modern Research:
🌐 Suggestions for Modern Application
When encountering a turning head克 hexagram, it is advisable to take the following actions:
⚖️ Important Notes
Turning head克 only indicates trends in energy interaction and should be evaluated comprehensively alongside real-world conditions. Modern applications should emphasize: