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Chapter 9 of 10
奇门遁甲统宗大全
The "nature and essence" of the Eight Gates each have their auspicious and inauspicious subtle functions, which must be carefully discerned and not treated as a general rule.
🌊 Gate of Rest (Xiu Men) governs concealment and cunning. When encountering the Gate of Rest, a commander should conceal and lie in ambush, and by no means act rashly in battle. Using stillness to overcome movement is the supreme strategy.
🌱 Gate of Life (Sheng Men) is entirely different—when encountering the Gate of Life, one may take the initiative to attack. Occupying the position of the Gate of Life to attack the position of the Gate of Death enables one to fight against ten thousand enemies; conversely, sitting in the position of the Gate of Death to attack the Gate of Life guarantees defeat.
⛰ Gate of Injury (Shang Men) belongs to Wood. If it further encounters the Qian and Dui palaces (which belong to Metal), or combines with the Heavenly Heart Star or Heavenly Pillar Star (both Metal), then Metal overcomes Wood, and defeat is certain. When encountering the Gate of Seclusion (Du Men), one should only seal off and defend, and must not leave camp. Even if troops are nominally dispatched, it is in reality a show of force that can hardly succeed.
🔥 Gate of Prospect (Jing Men) once it gains vital energy, military might is like crashing thunderbolt, irresistibly sharp. When encountering the Gate of Death (Si Men), it portends pestilence and death among troops and horses; going to battle will surely bring defeat, and only retreating to consolidate defense can avert disaster. When the enemy challenges at this time, one must not respond to battle.
🌬 Gate of Surprise (Jing Men) has a constricted energy, which is inauspicious, portending strange alarms within the camp, and the troops will soon retreat in defeat. When encountering Gate of Opening (Kai Men), moving troops is unimpeded, with access to all directions, moving freely at will, military might greatly uplifted, and none dares to oppose.
The above carefully deliberates upon the auspicious and inauspicious fortunes of wherever the Eight Gates arrive, each differing from another. One must examine thoroughly and minutely, and only then deploy troops—move when encountering auspiciousness, halt when encountering inauspiciousness. Thus, battles are invariably won, attacks invariably succeed, and success is achieved everywhere.
As for configurations:
Heavenly Ethic Flying Palace Configuration (Direct Guiding Star added to Geng): Jia is overcome by Geng, thus it is unsuitable to advance troops. Striking after the enemy moves is auspicious. If riding upon the Gate of Life, or combining with one of the Six Weapons (such as Liu Jia over Ji, Liu Geng over Yi, Liu Xin over Bing, Liu Ren over Ding, Liu Wu over Gui), disaster can be averted.
Burning Fire Entering the White Configuration (Liu Bing over Geng): Geng is overcome by Bing, so bandit troops will certainly arrive and be doomed to defeat. Our forces should swiftly advance to meet them, and are certain to win a great victory—this configuration favors the host, not the guest.
White Entering the Blaze Configuration (Liu Geng over Bing): At this time bandit troops will surely come to raid the camp. One should muster and prepare defenses to respond, and it is unsuitable to take the offensive first.
Azure Dragon Taking Flight Configuration (Liu Yi over Xin): Guest troops are disadvantaged, so it is unsuitable to dispatch the first attack; initiating movement will inevitably bring great defeat.
White Tiger Rampant Configuration (Liu Xin over Yi): Guest troops are greatly favored; one should advance first, winning a hundred battles out of a hundred, and the enemy surrenders at the mere news. It is disadvantageous to be the host, for if one is the host, not a single soldier or weapon will remain.
Great Configuration (Liu Geng over Gui): Gui is the Heavenly Net; movement of troops is obstructed and it is difficult to engage the enemy.
Punishment Configuration (Liu Geng over Ji): Ji is the Earthly Door; movement of troops brings casualties and inevitably ends in defeat.
If our forces have Liu Geng as the Direct Guiding Star, then troops moving out for expeditions must not violate the Third and Second Marvellous (Fire can overcome Geng Metal), and must not move the army to the direction of the Gate of Prospect. If the Geng Guiding Star is positioned over Bing, it is called Advanced Intransigence (Gè Bó) — do not mistake it for the Azure Dragon Turning Its Head. When military movement encounters this time, one should quickly retreat to camp, cautiously guard the camp gate, and thereby evade disaster; if one rashly advances in major battle, it will surely bring casualties and bloodshed.
Regarding Yin and Yang periods with Host and Guest:
Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, and Wu constitute the Yang periods; Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui constitute the Yin periods. In Yang periods, the spirits dwell in heaven above, so one should employ the Celestial Plate (Tianpan) with its marvellous configurations, weapons, stars, and gates when strong, well-positioned and mutually generative in vital energy. If the Earthly Plate is strong while the Heavenly Plate is weak, using it in Yang periods brings no benefit. In Yin periods, the spirits dwell below the earth, so one should employ the Earthly Plate with its marvellous configurations, weapons, stars, and gates when strong, well-positioned and mutually generative in vital energy. If the Heavenly Plate is strong while the Earthly Plate is weak, using it in Yin periods also yields no advantage.
Yang periods favor the guest, who should move first and employ the upper strength; Yin periods favor the host, who should respond afterward and employ the lower strength. Victory or defeat on the battlefield hinges on an instant; one must deliberately assess in advance, have the complete formation in mind, and only then proceed to battle—never acting blindly.
If the Direct Guiding Star is unfavorable, one must not recklessly move. Should bandit troops press upon the borders and circumstances permit no waiting, then one should proceed to battle from the Three Positions of Victory. The three victories are: first, the Direct Guiding Star; second, the Nine Heavens; third, the Gate of Life. Seated in these three positions of victory and striking at the enemy's auspicious direction, there is none that will not be vanquished.
The Three Marvellous Entering Tombs: Within a configuration it is indeed auspicious to obtain the Three Marvellous, with nothing inauspicious. However, when Yi Wood arrives at the Kun Palace, and Bing or Ding Fire arrives at the Qian Palace, each is deemed to have entered the tomb. Even encountering fine configurations, this is not auspicious, and employing it brings misfortune. For example, the Ghost Evasion Ruse (Ding Marvellous combined with the Kai or Xiu Gate, Guiding Spirit of Nine Earth above) is excellent for concealment and surprise raids. But if located at the Gen Palace, this represents Ding Marvellous entering the tombus, and employing it will surely lead to defeat and ruin; only when in other palaces is it auspicious.
Self-Punishment: The Jia Wu hexagram to the Li Palace, the Jia Chen hexagram to the Xun Palace, as well as the Resting Recitation configurartion, are all considered self-punishment. In positions of self-punishment, calamity originates from within and upheavals manifest from inside. One should urgently marshal his troops, break through the camp stockade, and plunder accordingly. One must also select places where the Gate constrains the Palace, menacing the host, by breaking through and striking forcefully. A certain great victory will be obtained.
Reverse Recitation: Affairs are prone to repression, disadvantageous for the expedition, leading to mid-journey setbacks. If however an auspicious configuration emerges, then advance immediately. This decision converts the inauspicious into the auspicious with rapidity comparable to the turning of the hand. In Reverse Recitation periods, favorable events align themselves for pillaging, slashing, killing, gaining victory, through breaking forth during confusion.
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The "vital natures" of the Eight Gates each possess their own auspicious and inauspicious subtle functions, which must be carefully distinguished and not treated as a single rule.
🌊 Gate of Rest (Xiu Men) governs concealment and cunning. When meeting the Gate of Rest, a commander should lie hidden and buried deep, by no means lightly venturing into battle. To use stillness in response to movement is the superior strategy.
🌱 Gate of Life (Sheng Men) is entirely different—upon meeting it one may actively take the offensive. Seating yourself at the position of the Gate of Life to attack the direction of the Gate of Death, a single man can stand against ten thousand; conversely, sitting at the position of the Gate of Death to attack the Gate of Life guarantees defeat.
⛰ Gate of Injury (Shang Men) belongs to Wood. Should it confront the Qian and Dui palaces (both Metal) or combine with the Heavenly Heart and Heavenly Pillar stars (both Metal), Metal will overcome Wood and bring certain defeat. Encountering Gate of Seclusion (Du Men), one should only close off and maintain a strong defense, venturing not out of camp. At such times even though nominally troops are dispatched, in reality they are making a hollow show of force, hardly capable of success.
🔥 Gate of Prospect (Jing Men) once it obtains vital energy, military might roars like thunder and lightning, irresistible. Encountering Gate of Death (Si Men) portends pestilence and death among the troops and horses. Entering battle must bring defeat—only retreating to consolidate one’s defense can avert harm. If the enemy issues a challenge at that time, do not respond.
🌬 Gate of Surprise (Jing Men) has a hasty vitality, which is inauspicious, signifying strange alarms and frights within the camp; the troops will shortly retreat in defeat. Meeting Gate of Opening (Kai Men) means the movement of troops is unimpeded, reaching the four quarters, traversing freely at will, with military might resounding greatly, and none daring to obstruct.
The above carefully details that wherever the Eight Gates arrive, auspiciousness and inauspiciousness each vary. One must thoroughly investigate before directing the troops—meeting what is auspicious, then move; meeting what is inauspicious, then halt. Proceed thus, and every battle is won, every attack captures, attaining accomplishment at each turn.
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