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Chapter 19 of 24
Bu Shi Zheng Zong — Orthodox Divination
General Interpretation
The key to interpreting Six Clash (六冲) and Six Harmony (六合) hexagrams lies in: unfavorable events being suitable for dispersion (Six Clash), while favorable events being suitable for consolidation (Six Harmony). 🌪️➡️ Dispersion | 🤝➡️ Consolidation
However, when divining about illnesses, acute and chronic conditions must be distinguished:
Special cases:
Core principle 🔥:
Hexagram theory: Six Clash hexagram indicates dissipation of the situation. The世爻 (self-line)午火父母 (Fire Parent) was clashed open by the day branch酉金 (day clash signifies hidden movement), indicating the nephew was unharmed. It turned out that mediation occurred, and the uncle did not punish the nephew. This case verifies the effects of "Six Clash dispersing matters" and "clashing away the忌神".
Modern interpretation: In interpersonal conflicts, a Six Clash hexagram predicts natural resolution of contradictions. The day branch moving the世爻 indicates a change in one’s own attitude, avoiding escalation of conflict.
Application advice: When obtaining a Six Clash hexagram, it is advisable to go with the flow without forced intervention, as the situation will dissipate naturally.
Hexagram theory: Six Clash hexagram, but the应爻 (response line)辰土父母 (Earth Parent, the用神) was void in the旬空 (ten-day cycle), and was harmonized by the day branch巳火. Judged that it would certainly arrive on甲辰 day (the day it exits void), which proved true. This is a classic case of "Clash Meeting Harmony".
Modern interpretation: Although a Six Clash hexagram indicates speed, the用神 being void requires waiting for it to exit void. The day branch harmonizing the用神 indicates delay but eventual success.
Application advice: When handling documents, contracts, etc., if the用神 is void, the day it exits void should be taken as the expected time. Combined with the Six Clash nature, it can accelerate the process.
Hexagram theory: Six Clash changing to Six Clash is a greatly ominous sign. Although the月建 (month branch)午火 harmonized the changing line未土, temporarily preventing dispersion, in winter water is strong and clashes fire, eventually leading to dissolution. The shop later closed due to an employee incident.
Modern interpretation: Double Six Clash predicts extreme instability. The month branch harmony can only maintain brief balance; the essence remains dispersion.
Application advice: When encountering this hexagram for investment or entrepreneurship, it is advisable to postpone action or choose a light-asset model, avoiding long-term commitments.
Hexagram theory: Six Clash changing to Six Clash plus反吟 (line reversal), with the世爻 and子孙爻 (offspring line) both changing to restraint, indicates great danger. Severe punishment followed.
Modern interpretation: A反吟 hexagram predicts unpredictable,反复无常 (repeated changes), with double Six Clash加剧 (intensifying) turmoil. The用神 being restrained without rescue leads to a dangerous outcome.
Application advice: When encountering this hexagram, actively resolve issues, avoid confrontation, and seek legal or professional help to mitigate consequences.
Hexagram theory: Six Clash changing to Six Clash plus反吟. The月建世爻 showed insistence on proceeding, but certain loss. Later, due to mung bean shortage, switched to buying cotton and incurred loss. The hexagram showed safety without harm because兑 and震 clash without restraint.
Modern interpretation: A反吟 hexagram predicts repeated changes in plans; Six Clash changing to clash amplifies risk. The用神财爻 (wealth line) being restrained is clearly unfavorable for seeking wealth.
Application advice: When encountering this hexagram for business or investment, make decisions cautiously, prepare alternatives, and pay attention to supply chain stability.
Hexagram theory: The世爻 restraining the应爻 should mean victory, but the day branch moving the亥水财爻 generated the应爻, causing loss. Fortunately, the Six Clash hexagram soon dispersed, so the loss was small.朱雀 (Vermilion Bird)临近财爻 with hidden movement indicates dispersion due to monetary disputes.
Modern interpretation: Hidden movement lines often reveal hidden variables. A Six Clash hexagram limits the scale of loss but cannot reverse defeat.
Application advice: For speculative activities encountering this hexagram, know when to stop, set stop-loss lines, and avoid emotional decisions.
Hexagram theory:未土父母持世 (Earth Parent holding the世爻) changing to午火官星 (Fire Official Star) generating harmony is a greatly auspicious sign. Later, achieved third place (探花). This case shows that the用神 receiving generation and harmony, even in a Six Harmony hexagram, still indicates great success.
Modern interpretation: Changing to an Official Star generating the用神 predicts exceptional exam performance. A Six Harmony hexagram benefits sustained achievement.
Application advice: For exams or competitions encountering this hexagram, give full effort, focus on strong subjects, and expect breakthroughs.
Hexagram theory: Chronic illness meeting Six Clash is greatly ominous.申金子孙用神 (Metal Offspring, the用神) is月破 (broken by the month), and the世爻 is restrained. Death should have occurred that day. However,子水 hidden movement controlling fire extended life by one day. The next day, the忌神 encountered harmony, and death finally occurred.
Modern interpretation: Chronic illness with Six Clash predicts fading vitality. Hidden movement brings brief respite but cannot change the final outcome.
Application advice: For serious illness encountering this hexagram, prepare emergency plans, cherish brief improvements, but face reality rationally.
Hexagram theory: Six Harmony hexagram indicates success, but the next day Qingming festival, the月建 changes to辰 clashing the应爻, meaning missing the chance makes meeting impossible. Rushed there overnight and succeeded in mailing; the channel closed the next day.
Modern interpretation: Although a Six Harmony hexagram is auspicious, external timing changes (月建 clashing应爻) can破坏 (disrupt) opportunities.
Application advice: For time-sensitive matters, act quickly, seize the window of opportunity; delay may lead to missed chances.
Hexagram theory: Six Harmony changing to Six Harmony normally facilitates success, but the财爻 is月破, the原神 (source spirit) is void, and the世爻 wealth changes to回头克 (restraining回头看), indicating extreme danger. Disregarded advice and went to borrow; was harmed on return.
Modern interpretation: When multiple ominous signs overlap, a superficially auspicious hexagram cannot掩盖 (mask) the risk. The财爻 being restrained without generation predicts financial loss and physical harm.
Application advice: Carefully assess risks for loans or investments; if the hexagram is clearly ominous,坚决放弃 (resolutely abandon) to avoid侥幸心理 (wishful thinking).
Hexagram theory: The应爻戌父 (Dog Parent) indicates a knowledgeable teacher, but Six Harmony changing to Six Clash indicates inability to last. The初爻 (first line)未父 changes to子孙子水 void, warning of offspring disaster. Later, in午月, the offspring月破 and died; the teacher resigned.
Modern interpretation: Six Harmony changing to clash predicts relationships starting well but ending分散 (scattered). The用神 changing to void and破 requires guarding against changes in corresponding people or things.
Application advice: For long-term cooperation, assess stability,注意 (pay attention to) contract terms, and预留 (reserve) exit mechanisms.
Six Clash and Six Harmony are core mechanisms of hexagram dynamic balance:
The Dao of Clash and Harmony reflects the universe's Yin-Yang waxing and waning规律 (laws):
Application Tip: In actual divination, comprehensively consider the hexagram, line positions, relationship between用神 and忌神, and external spatiotemporal factors, avoiding mechanical application of clash and harmony formulas. Six Clash and Six Harmony are merely analytical frameworks; what truly determines auspiciousness or ominousness is the essence of Five Elements generation and restraint and the state of energy flow.