Galloping Steed - Volume VIII

捷驰千里马-卷八

捷驰千里马
尝谓分二气以定二才，播四时而成万物，皆由命令也。斯令者，寓四时而立四极；专以日主，以定三元。命乃无令而不立，命乃无令而不行。信知命令之相参，犹知天地之本体也。或云：子罕言命，皆天也。而非人命欤。天命关乎气数，人命禀乎五行。气数五行何以殊，天命人命何以异，诚哉是理。可得以议矣。然而人命荣枯得失，尽在五行生克之中。富贵贫穷，不出八字中和之外。先观节气之浅深，后观财官之向背，人之命内，皆不离乎财官。
诸格局中，只要虚邀禄马。先贤已成矜式。后学须自变通。
二气者阴阳也。天地人三者一体也，何有殊属。
太过无克制者贫贱，不及无生扶者夭刑，盖夫木盛逢金，造作栋梁之器。水多遇土，修防堤岸之功。火煅秋金，铸作剑锋之器。木疏厚土，培成稼穑之禾。火炎有水，名为既济之文。水浅金多，号口体全之象。甲乙运入西方，身旺功名可许。壬癸路经南域，主健财贵堪图。劫印不须逢旺地，食神最喜劫财乡；亥卯未逢于甲乙，富贵无疑。寅午戌遇于丙丁，荣华有准。庚辛局全已酉孔，位重权高。壬癸格得申子辰，学优才是。戎已局全四季，荣冠诸曹，更值德秀三奇，名扬四岳。木全寅卯辰之方，功名自有。金备申西戌之地，富贵无亏。水居亥子之源，荣华之客。火临已午未之域，显达之人。木旺宜火之高辉，秋闱可试。金坚爱水之相测。文学堪夸
不得中和。皆论得时。此言天干地支为一家，岂不贵哉。
用火愁水，用木愁金，春木重重，休为太旺无依。夏火炎炎，莫作太刚有压，秋金锐锐最为奇，冬水洋洋真可美。削之剥之为奇，生我扶我为总。五行有配曰、康白、治曰和。四柱无情，为乱、为伤、为祸。合中逢战，如大治之遇乱离。死地逢生，若危邦以更盛世。治一，柱中滚浪刑冲。乍旺车衰，命理郊横破害。仲尼不帝，只因文旺身衰。李广非候，盖为人强马劣。根甘裔苦，贾谊厨于长沙。源浊流清，太公兴于洞水。欲知平生赞贱，当推科甲之星。要问职位高低一细察财官之格。凡官来就，冲伤合贵便登科。功名已成，不呼复临伤以破。印胜官，则终身不第。官胜印，而睡手成名。木相火明，此辈宜登甲第。五行绝处，四柱旺中，煞星正为登甲第。胎元日主，提纲印旺夺魁元，聚贵秀苗。高坐玉堂荣翰苑，病乃魁星，病去方能成就，文如甲首。官来始许升腾，玄武旺而比劫多，太乙玉堂真甲第。朱雀赋而食神旺，官年印岁早登科，比肩多见。官杀即是魁星，合岁冲官及第。官杀重遇印伤，便是甲宿食年。印岁题名，木魁若临年月旺。状头解首属斯人，火宿如值年干炎，甲榜状元归此辈。又云；有病方为贵，无伤不是奇。柱中如弃忌，财禄始相宜。数科不第，只因财破文书，一举成名，乃是奎星带甲。五行消长，皆因鬼亦成功。四柱兴隆，若无病面不贵。虽用鬼病为奇，终当去之为福。更寻三合禄马之年，须看玉堂天乙之岁。丙丁生于冬月，贵乎戊已当头。庚辛出在夏间，妙乎王癸得所。甲乙秋生贵玄武，庚辛夏长妙勾陈，丁卯火多憎比地.逢已反作贵推。庚寅木盛怕东南，遇戊翻为荣断。秋生甲乙透丙丁，莫作伤官看。夏荣戊已露庚辛，当为贵论。火值水多，贵逢木运。上逢木旺，荣入火乡。庾逢子重水金寒，最宜炎照。戊遇酉多金脱局，偏爱灾煌。不及者.喜生我扶；我太过者，宜削之剥之。青龙全从革之金，且.贫且贱；自党备润下之水，日富荣。春木荣而水浅，补衲之僧。夏火炎而金衰，黄冠之道。勾陈全备润下，奔流之辈。朱雀三合玄武，穷窘之徒。金丽木弱，行商坐贾之人。土凝水竭，破祖离乡之客。金生秋月土重重，贫无寸铁。火长夏天金叠叠，禄有千钟。春木水多，贫贱之辈。冬水金盛，颠弱之人。辰戌丑未遇刑冲，无人不发。子午卯酉带刑合，多者*讹。夏金叠火，秋木重金，非贫且贱。季木盛金，春金多火，不夭则贫。季木无根从妻福，禄位高崇。夏火失色配夫荣，功名显达。火向春林逢水旺.好去求名。土临季地见金重，将来出仕。甲乙夏荣士气厚，功名半许足田庄。丙丁冬旺水源清，爵位全备荣锦绮。专禄带食伤，权掌闲外。阳力入官杀，威镇边疆。拱禄夹禄拱贵，爵禄丰荣。倒冲遥已栏义，功名显达。壬趋艮，甲趋乾，清朝之士。辛朝阳，乙鼠贵，文学之臣。局全风虎，良将之才。柱备云龙，大人之德。四库全备龙变化，逢大海为九五之尊。三奇局秀凤腾翔，遇天门乃三六之主。旺财官之致富，暗禄马以荣华。入路以贵而推，破局贫而断，究一理而察万端，明片言以通万物，后学君子，毋怠斯焉。
既用之神不可伤坏。此数蚤贤非不能也，皆命该如是。登高科者信乎，得流水之顺。所以失时而生者，必须要有生扶。此言天干兼地支相克，诸格皆嫌冲，惟辰戍丑未喜冲季地展成丑来月。此言正格而生富贡。已上系外格。此三段言帝王之命。

Galloping Steed - Volume VIII

Overall Paraphrased Translation

This text expounds the core concepts of ancient Chinese metaphysics: the universe is shaped by the dual forces of Yin and Yang 🌓 and the cyclical change of the four seasons 🌱🔥🍂❄️, while human destiny is reflected through the interactions of the Five Elements and the structure of the Eight Characters (BaZi). The essence of fate lies in "mandate" (命令), meaning the combination of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches determines one's life path. Wealth and poverty depend on whether the Eight Characters are balanced, with the wealth-power (财官) structure being key. The Five Elements interact through generation and restriction: abundant Wood meeting Metal creates pillars of society (栋梁) 🔥, excessive Water encountering Earth builds dams 🌊, Fire forging autumn Metal sharpens swords ⚔️, and Wood loosening dense Earth cultivates crops 🌾. The structure requires "virtual invitation of prosperity and mobility" (虚邀禄马), emphasizing flexibility. Metaphysics stresses balance: excess without control leads to poverty, while deficiency without support results in premature demise. For example, flourishing Wood benefits from Fire's brilliance for scholarly success, while sturdy Metal loves Water's moisture for literary achievement. The rise and fall of destiny lie entirely in the interactions of the Five Elements, requiring analysis based on seasonal energy depth and the alignment of wealth and power.

🧠 In-Depth Understanding

Core Concepts 💡

• Yin-Yang and Five Elements Foundation: The universe consists of Yin-Yang energies 🌓 and the Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth), influencing the prosperity and decline of all things.
• Determinism of Fate: Human destiny inherits the Five Elements, with the Eight Characters structure (year, month, day, hour pillars) determining wealth, poverty, glory, and loss.
• Balance as Ideal: An ideal fate requires balanced Eight Characters and harmonious Five Elements; excess or deficiency necessitates adjustment (support or restriction).
• Wealth-Power Core: Life achievements revolve around "wealth" (material resources) and "power" (status and authority), with "virtual invitation of prosperity and mobility" as a key strategy in the structure.

Modern Interpretation 🌟

• Contemporary Application: In modern society, BaZi metaphysics can be viewed as a tool for analyzing personal potential. The interactions of the Five Elements analogize to strength-weakness analysis in modern psychology (e.g., 🔥 Fire represents passion and initiative, 🌊 Water symbolizes adaptability). For instance, "abundant Wood meeting Metal" can be interpreted as creative individuals (Wood) thriving in disciplined environments (Metal) to become leaders (pillars).
• Demystification: Rather than blind belief in predestined fate, Five Elements analysis helps identify personal tendencies (e.g., personality strengths and weaknesses) to make better decisions in career, health, and relationships. For example, "Fire flourishing with Water" symbolizes balance, suggesting impulsive individuals (Fire) learn calm planning (Water) to achieve success.
• Dynamic Balance: Fate is not fixed; major cycles and yearly influences (time changes) adjust the power of the Five Elements. Modern individuals can incorporate annual planning (e.g., career changes) with metaphysical insights, emphasizing proactive action over passive acceptance.

Practical Value ⚡

• Life Planning: Analyze Five Elements preferences and aversions through BaZi to choose suitable industries (e.g., strong Wood suits education and creative fields; strong Metal suits finance and law).
• Decision-Making Reference: Consider Five Elements' yearly influences during key decisions (e.g., investments, job hunting)—for instance, "Fire users dread Water," meaning Fire-dominant industries (tech, energy) should avoid Water-dominated years (risk periods).
• Self-Awareness: Identify personal Five Elements strengths and weaknesses (e.g., "deficiency without support" may indicate weak constitution) and improve through lifestyle adjustments (e.g., weak Wood individuals connect more with nature).
• Risk Management: BaZi clashes hint at potential conflicts (e.g., "conflict within harmony" resembles team internal strife), allowing preemptive communication and resolution.

Philosophical Reflection 🤔

• Cosmic Mandate and Human Destiny: The text explores the relationship between "cosmic mandate" (universal laws) and "human destiny" (personal fate), reflecting the ancient Chinese philosophy of "harmony between heaven and humanity." From a modern perspective, this encourages respect for natural laws (e.g., biological rhythms) while exercising subjective initiative.
• Path to Balance: The concept of balance echoes the philosophy of the Golden Mean—extremes (excess/deficiency) cause problems, while balance brings harmony. This aligns with modern advocacy for work-life balance and sustainable development.
• Fate and Free Will: Metaphysics provides a framework, but ultimately "order and chaos" are determined by personal choices (e.g., "rebirth in dire straits" symbolizes seeking opportunities in crises), emphasizing resilience and a growth mindset.

📚 Related Knowledge

• Related Concepts:
  • Five Elements Interactions: Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood, Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal; Metal restricts Wood, Wood restricts Earth, Earth restricts Water, Water restricts Fire, Fire restricts Metal.
  • Wealth, Power, Support, Pressure: Core elements among the Ten Gods, where wealth represents resources, power represents authority, support represents assistance, and pressure represents challenges.
  • Virtual Invitation of Prosperity and Mobility: A configuration in the destiny structure where virtual positions await prosperity (official status) and mobility (wealth), referring to attracting opportunities through structural combinations.
  • Balanced Structure: Harmonious Five Elements power in the Eight Characters, without excessive strength or weakness, considered an auspicious fate.
• Further Reading:
  • Yuan Hai Zi Ping: In-depth analysis of the Ten Gods and structures.
  • San Ming Tong Hui: Comprehensive metaphysical knowledge, suitable for advanced study.
  • I Ching Divination Sections: e.g., Plum Blossom Divination, combining hexagrams to understand destiny changes.
• Modern Research:
  • Contemporary scholars like Liang Xiangrun and Xu Lewu provide scientific interpretations of traditional metaphysics, emphasizing statistical validation and psychological integration.
  • Studies suggest BaZi analysis can serve as a cultural psychology tool to understand the cyclical view of time in Eastern thought.

Please translate the above content into English, maintaining the original format and structure.