On Siblings

论　兄　弟　姊　妹

　　比肩者，兄弟也。
　　且如，甲见甲为兄，乙为弟妹；寅卯亦然。
　　见庚则剋兄，见辛则伤弟。
　　甲木旺相，兄姊争财；甲乙寅卯既多，则兄弟姊妹夺财不和，争斗是非。
　　见己合甲，兄姊不正。
　　见庚，弟妹不正。
　　如见杀多，乙木得局，是杀合会乙木而伤甲；此兄不若弟之福，借弟之力而加恃。
　　甲木寅月，乙木受制，主兄旺弟衰。
　　其餘和顺不睦，但以八字休旺死绝推之，无不应验矣！ 　

On Siblings

Overall Paraphrase
In the Bazi, the Peer Star (比肩) represents siblings. Taking the Day Master as Wood (甲木) as an example:

• Seeing Wood (甲) signifies an elder brother, while Soft Wood (乙) represents younger siblings; the same applies to the earthly branches Yin (寅) and Mao (卯).
• Encountering Hard Metal (庚, the Seven Killings) harms elder brothers, while encountering Soft Metal (辛, the Direct Officer) injures younger siblings.
• When Wood (甲) is excessively strong, elder siblings are prone to compete for wealth. If the Bazi contains too many occurrences of Wood (甲/乙) or Yin/Mao (寅/卯), conflicts over resources may lead to discord and disputes among siblings.
• Seeing Earth (己, the Direct Wealth) binding Wood (甲) may cause elder siblings to deviate from proper behavior.
• Encountering Hard Metal (庚, the Seven Killings) suggests younger siblings may take unconventional paths.
• If the Seven Killings are strong and Soft Wood (乙, the Rob Wealth) gains momentum, the Seven Killings may ally with Soft Wood (乙) to suppress Wood (甲). In such cases, elder brothers may be less fortunate than younger siblings, even relying on them for support.
• Wood (甲) born in Yin month (strong and prosperous) suppresses Soft Wood (乙), indicating dominant elder siblings and weaker younger siblings.
  The auspiciousness or adversity of sibling relationships must be analyzed in the context of the strength, weakness, vitality, and decline of the entire Bazi—accuracy is assured!

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🧠 Deep Insight

Core Concept 💡

Sibling bonds are fundamentally about the balance of Five Elements energy:

1. Peer and Rob Stars as siblings: Stems and branches of the same element symbolize equal and cooperative relationships.
2. Officer and Killings determine fortune: The Officer and Killings that suppress Peer Stars define risks of harm.
3. Wealth Star triggers conflicts: Resource (Wealth Star) allocation sparks disputes.

Modern Interpretation 🌟

• Nature of relationships: Peer Stars represent peer competition and cooperation, extending to colleagues or business partners.
• Wealth competition: In modern society, this manifests in inheritance, resource distribution (e.g., parental care, estate disputes).
• Power dynamics:
  • Strong elder, weak younger → The eldest child dominates family responsibilities.
  • Strong Killings aiding Rob Wealth → Younger siblings become the family’s backbone (e.g., the youngest supporting parents).

Practical Value ⚡

1. Predicting family conflicts: If the Bazi shows excessive Peer Stars without restraint, plan asset agreements in advance.
2. Optimizing relationships:
   • Those with suppressed Peer Stars → Avoid financial entanglements with siblings.
   • Those with dominant Rob Wealth → Leverage younger siblings' or colleagues' resources to overcome challenges.
3. Self-positioning:
   • Wood (甲) born in Yin month → Eldest children should curb their controlling tendencies.
   • Suppressed Soft Wood (乙) → Younger siblings should cultivate independence.

Philosophical Reflection 🤔

Siblings are karmic mirrors:

• The clashes and harmonies of Peer Stars reveal one’s role within a group.
• Conflicts stem from the illusion of "limited resources," but the truth lies in "each finding their place" (e.g., elders excel in strategy, younger ones in skills).
• In the era of single-child families, "siblings" can extend to close friends or team members—their Five Elements reveal cooperation dynamics.

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📚 Related Knowledge

Concept	Explanation
Peer Star (比肩)	Same element, same polarity (甲见甲)
Rob Wealth (劫财)	Same element, opposite polarity (甲见乙)
Formation of a Bureau (得局)	Triple combination/formation of a dominant element
Growth Cycle (休旺死绝)	The 12-stage cycle of an element’s strength based on the season

Extended Connections:

• Three Fates Compendium: On Siblings: Details "sibling quantity depends on Peer/Rob Stars, quality depends on Officer/Seal Stars."
• Modern application: The Peer/Rob Star relationships among business partners directly affect profit-sharing stability.

Scientific Rationality Reminder:

• Actual sibling relationships are influenced by upbringing, economic environment, and other real-world factors.
• Bazi reveals energy interaction patterns, not inevitable outcomes—proactive adjustments can transform conflicts.