Volume Seven: Runde Hall Collection—An Example of Fate Analysis

Xiao Zhu's Comments: This Bazi features mixed official and killing stars (Jia Wood as the Seven Killings, Yi Wood as the Direct Officer). The Day Master Wu Earth is weak and lacks the support of an印星 (Star of Nourishment). A similar case in Ditian Sui is: Wuwu, Jiwei, Renshen, Xinhai, with the Great Fortune cycles: Gengshen, Xinyou, Renxu, Guihai, Jiazi, Yichou. In that case, the official and killing stars were strong and in season, but the Day Master sat in the position of长生 (Longevity), and the time encountered禄旺 (Prosperity and Power), enabling it to withstand the official and killing stars. The sitting印绶 (Seal of Nourishment) guided the energy of wealth and killing, and the fortune cycles moved through the northwest, Metal and Water regions, leading to early success in imperial examinations, exceptional talent, and brilliant literary achievements. Ren Shi said: Many with mixed official and killing stars achieve wealth and nobility, but the key is to have a sitting印绶 or energy channeled into the hour of birth to support the body and counter the killing stars. Otherwise, poverty and low status are likely. However, if the official and killing stars are not in season, the situation is different.

From this perspective, the Si, Wu, and Wei fortune cycles in this case should be favorable, while the Gengshen cycle would be less favorable. Since the official and killing stars are in season and overly strong, entering a食伤 (Food and Injury) cycle to forcefully restrain them would provoke the旺盛 (Vigorous Energy), leading to unfavorable outcomes. How could this result in "carefree joy"? It seems Yuan's fate analysis skills are limited. However, Yuan was knowledgeable and had a solid foundation in命理 (Destiny Theory) but lacked practical application. It is puzzling why Yuan predicted only one son for this person. This volume contains 33 case studies, and this one offers a glimpse into Yuan's analytical skills. The others are not recorded. 🤔

🧠 In-Depth Understanding

Core Concepts 💡

• Bazi Balance: The core of命理 (Destiny Theory) lies in the balance and interactions of the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water). In this case, excessive Wood 🌳 restrains Earth ⛰, requiring Fire 🔥 to generate Earth and Metal ⚔️ to restrain Wood for harmony.
• Mixed Official and Killing Stars: The simultaneous presence of Direct Officer and Seven Killings often leads to significant pressure and career fluctuations, requiring the support of印绶 (Seal of Nourishment) or禄旺 (Prosperity and Power) to resolve.
• Great Fortune Influence: The cycles of Great Fortune change the strength of the fate configuration. Favorable cycles bring smoothness, while unfavorable cycles bring challenges, emphasizing the dynamic nature of time and space.

Modern Interpretation 🌟

• Moving Away from Superstition: Bazi analysis is a traditional cultural model, similar to personal trait and trend analysis, and should not be viewed as absolute prophecy. Modern individuals can use it as a reference for self-awareness but must combine it with real-world actions.
• Logical Analysis: Excessive Wood restraining Earth may symbolize intense competition or pressure in life (e.g., in the workplace or family), requiring "Fire" (passion, support) and "Metal" (discipline, rules) for balance. For example, developing skills (Metal) or seeking mentorship (Fire).
• Fortune Application: Great Fortune stages resemble life cycles. Ages 30-32 may correspond to career advancement, age 38 requires risk prevention (e.g., health or finances), and after 53, retirement planning is advisable. This encourages phased life planning.

Practical Value ⚡

• Life Planning: Identifying weaknesses in the fate configuration (e.g., weak Day Master without印星) can guide efforts to strengthen learning (印星 represents knowledge) or build support systems (Fire generates Earth).
• Decision-Making Reference: During "disaster and loss" cycles (e.g., age 38), avoid major investments and focus on stability. During "joyful" cycles, actively explore opportunities.
• Family and Health: The issue of offspring may reflect changing views on fertility, where modern medicine and social factors play a more critical role than命理, which offers only a cultural perspective.

Philosophical Reflection 🤔

• Fate and Free Will: Bazi provides a trend framework, but individual choices and efforts can alter outcomes, reflecting the interactive philosophy of "harmony between heaven and humanity."
• Traditional Culture and Modernity: The wisdom of命理 emphasizes balance and adaptation, offering insights into mindfulness and holistic living in today's fast-paced world.

📚 Related Knowledge

• Related Concepts:
  • Mixed Official and Killing Stars: The coexistence of Direct Officer (restraint, career) and Seven Killings (pressure, challenges) requires印绶 (benefactors, learning) to resolve.
  • Weak Day Master Without印星: A weak Day Master lacking support may indicate a lack of assistance, necessitating reinforcement through Fire and Earth (e.g., relationships or self-improvement).
  • Great Fortune: A 10-year cycle influencing the strength of the fate configuration, similar to life stage management.
• Further Reading:
  • Ditian Sui—In-depth analysis of mixed official and killing stars.
  • Yuanhai Ziping—Foundational Bazi theory.
  • Modern books like Bazi命理 and Modern Life—Interpreting命理 through psychology.
• Modern Research: Contemporary scholars use statistics to study Bazi correlations, emphasizing cultural psychology over superstition, such as exploring命理's impact on decision-making biases.

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