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Juezi points out: If one does not master the correct method when divining about increasing stipend (or salary), it is difficult to obtain accurate results. The reason is that, in such divinations, the Wealth Line (财爻) serves as the Focus God (用神), but the Wealth Line is precisely the Bane God (忌神) of the Document Line (父母爻, symbolizing documents, academic qualifications), which harms the Parent Line. Without understanding the trick, when inquiring about annual examinations (岁考) while also asking about stipend, an overly strong Wealth Line will harm the Parent Line, while an overly weak Wealth Line will make it difficult to obtain the stipend. Therefore, the recommended method is: first divine separately about the auspiciousness of the examination, then perform another divination specifically about the stipend. This is the secret.
The judgment of stipend centers on the Wealth Line. If the Wealth Line occupies the Self Line (世爻) position or activates to generate the Self Line, these are auspicious signs, following the same logic as the chapter on seeking wealth. 🌱
If one already has a stipend but fears losing it, it is necessary to avoid the Brother Line (兄弟爻) occupying the Self Line or activating, as well as the Wealth Line encountering ominous signs such as Void (空亡), Month Break (月破), Tomb (墓库), or Extremity (绝地). If the Wealth Line activates and turns ominous, these factors may lead to loss. If the Official Ghost Line (官鬼爻) or Brother Line restrains the Self Line, the consequences range from reduced benefits (e.g.,革粮,革粮) to penalties. If the hexagram forms a Three-Harmony Brother Formation (三合兄弟局), it also indicates a reduction in stipend. ⚠️
【New Interpretation】: In ancient times, stipends were determined by examinations, but modern mechanisms differ. Therefore, one only needs to focus on the Wealth Line. For example, on the Gengzi day of the You month, someone inquired whether they would benefit from a salary increase at their workplace and obtained the Cui Hexagram (萃卦) changing to the Sui Hexagram (随卦).
The line signs show:
The Wealth Line Maowood serves as the Focus God. Although the Wealth Line is broken by the Month Build Youmetal (Month Break), it is supported by the Day Branch Zishui (day support). The unfavorable factors are the Self Line Sifire encountering Void (indicating insufficient personal state) and the Wealth Line Maowood entering the Tomb of Parent Line Unearth (symbolizing constraints). Therefore, a salary increase is difficult. Later, it indeed turned out that the person did not receive a raise due to lack of academic qualifications, as the Parent Line represents documents, diplomas, and other credentials. 📉
The key to divining about stipend increase lies in the dynamic balance of the Wealth Line: a strong and generative Wealth Line toward the Self Line is auspicious, but conflicts with the Parent Line (representing scholarly matters) must be avoided. In ancient times, stipends were tied to examinations; in modern contexts, this can be extended to salary or benefit increases, emphasizing the critical role of qualifications (such as diplomas).
In the modern workplace, salary increases often depend on individual qualifications and conditions. In this hexagram example, the Void Self Line indicates insufficient personal preparation (e.g., lack of a diploma), while the Wealth Line entering the Tomb symbolizes restricted opportunities (e.g., institutional barriers). This reminds us that divination results can be translated into real-world actions—improving skills or obtaining certifications to enhance one’s fortune. When making decisions, one should combine hexagram analysis (e.g., the state of the Wealth Line) with practical factors (e.g., company policies), rather than blindly relying on predictions.
Yijing philosophy uses line symbols to map reality, revealing the interconnectedness of all things: personal achievement (wealth) and knowledge foundation (Parent Line) constrain each other. This encourages self-reflection and growth—fate is not predetermined but shaped through self-improvement (e.g., learning). The deep value of divination lies in stimulating introspection rather than passively accepting outcomes.
Please translate the above content into English, maintaining the original format and structure.
Juezi points out: If one does not master the correct method when divining about increasing stipend (or salary), it is difficult to obtain accurate results. The reason is that, in such divinations, the Wealth Line (财爻) serves as the Focus God (用神), but the Wealth Line is precisely the Bane God (忌神) of the Document Line (父母爻, symbolizing documents, academic qualifications), which harms the Parent Line. Without understanding the trick, when inquiring about annual examinations (岁考) while also asking about stipend, an overly strong Wealth Line will harm the Parent Line, while an overly weak Wealth Line will make it difficult to obtain the stipend. Therefore, the recommended method is: first divine separately about the auspiciousness of the examination, then perform another divination specifically about the stipend. This is the secret.
The judgment of stipend centers on the Wealth Line. If the Wealth Line occupies the Self Line (世爻) position or activates to generate the Self Line, these are auspicious signs, following the same logic as the chapter on seeking wealth. 🌱
If one already has a stipend but fears losing it, it is necessary to avoid the Brother Line (兄弟爻) occupying the Self Line or activating, as well as the Wealth Line encountering ominous signs such as Void (空亡), Month Break (月破), Tomb (墓库), or Extremity (绝地). If the Wealth Line activates and turns ominous, these factors may lead to loss. If the Official Ghost Line (官鬼爻) or Brother Line restrains the Self Line, the consequences range from reduced benefits (e.g.,革粮,革粮) to penalties. If the hexagram forms a Three-Harmony Brother Formation (三合兄弟局), it also indicates a reduction in stipend. ⚠️
【New Interpretation】: In ancient times, stipends were determined by examinations, but modern mechanisms differ. Therefore, one only needs to focus on the Wealth Line. For example, on the Gengzi day of the You month, someone inquired whether they would benefit from a salary increase at their workplace and obtained the Cui Hexagram (萃卦) changing to the Sui Hexagram (随卦).
The line signs show:
The Wealth Line Maowood serves as the Focus God. Although the Wealth Line is broken by the Month Build Youmetal (Month Break), it is supported by the Day Branch Zishui (day support). The unfavorable factors are the Self Line Sifire encountering Void (indicating insufficient personal state) and the Wealth Line Maowood entering the Tomb of Parent Line Unearth (symbolizing constraints). Therefore, a salary increase is difficult. Later, it indeed turned out that the person did not receive a raise due to lack of academic qualifications, as the Parent Line represents documents, diplomas, and other credentials. 📉
The key to divining about stipend increase lies in the dynamic balance of the Wealth Line: a strong and generative Wealth Line toward the Self Line is auspicious, but conflicts with the Parent Line (representing scholarly matters) must be avoided. In ancient times, stipends were tied to examinations; in modern contexts, this can be extended to salary or benefit increases, emphasizing the critical role of qualifications (such as diplomas).
In the modern workplace, salary increases often depend on individual qualifications and conditions. In this hexagram example, the Void Self Line indicates insufficient personal preparation (e.g., lack of a diploma), while the Wealth Line entering the Tomb symbolizes restricted opportunities (e.g., institutional barriers). This reminds us that divination results can be translated into real-world actions—improving skills or obtaining certifications to enhance one’s fortune. When making decisions, one should combine hexagram analysis (e.g., the state of the Wealth Line) with practical factors (e.g., company policies), rather than blindly relying on predictions.
Yijing philosophy uses line symbols to map reality, revealing the interconnectedness of all things: personal achievement (wealth) and knowledge foundation (Parent Line) constrain each other. This encourages self-reflection and growth—fate is not predetermined but shaped through self-improvement (e.g., learning). The deep value of divination lies in stimulating introspection rather than passively accepting outcomes.
Please translate the above content into English, maintaining the original format and structure.