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人元者，即地支内所藏之天干也，已见地支篇，可参阅之。
（一）可以辅助天干地支之不逮，例如：
癸卯 丁巳甲寅甲子
八字中水木居六，土金全无，当以身强无克制为患，然巳中藏有戊土并庚金，土能克水，金能制木，是天干地支虽属无用，而支中所藏人元，独可辅助其不逮也。
（二）可以增加天干地支之力量，例如：
甲寅壬申甲寅甲子
三甲二寅，木如林立，又有壬水子水之生木，则木更繁重，自喜申金之克制，但一金五木只力难胜，则不得不赖申中寅中所藏戊土，以生金克木，是取戊土人元以增加申金之力量也。
（一）帮助天干地支之为虐，例如：
戊申庚申甲申庚午
独甲为五金所克，其衰可知，何堪申中再藏戊土，午中再藏己土，用戊己土之人元，再去生金，岂非专助庚申金之为虐乎。
（二）破坏天干地支之精采。例如：
乙未戊寅戊辰庚申
戊土甚重，当泄秀气于庚申二金，岂不甚美，奈何寅中所藏丙火，既能克去时干上之庚金，而时支申中所有庚金，亦破寅中之丙火冲去，岂非精采尽为破坏乎。
（一）最重：月支内之人元属月之本气者（例如申月之庚，庚与申皆属金，庚即为申中之本气），力量最重。
（二）次重：月支内所暗藏之人元（例如申月，申中暗藏戊壬），虽非申月本气，力量则次重。
（三）稍轻：年日时支内所藏之人元，与月支之人元相较，则力减轻。
Ren Yuan refers to the hidden Heavenly Stems within the Earthly Branches 🌱, which has been discussed in the previous section on Earthly Branches. You may refer back to it for review.
(1) It can compensate for the deficiencies of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. For example:
A case study of a BaZi: Guǐ-Mǎo, Dīng-Sì, Jiǎ-Yín, Jiǎ-Zǐ.
Here, the Water and Wood elements account for six positions (Guǐ Water, Mǎo Wood, Jiǎ Wood, Yín Wood, Zǐ Water), but the Earth and Metal elements are entirely missing. In theory, a strong self-element without restraint would cause problems. However, the Sì Fire branch contains hidden Wù Earth and Gēng Metal—Earth can control Water 🌊, and Metal can restrain Wood 🌳. Thus, even though the surface Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches lack these elements, the hidden Ren Yuan within the Earthly Branches compensates for this deficiency.
(2) It can enhance the strength of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. For example:
Another BaZi case: Jiǎ-Yín, Rén-Shēn, Jiǎ-Yín, Jiǎ-Zǐ.
Three Jiǎ Wood and two Yín Wood make the Wood element as lush as a forest 🌳. Additionally, Rén Water and Zǐ Water further nourish Wood, making the Wood energy even stronger. At this point, Shēn Metal is needed to restrain Wood, but one Metal element facing five Wood elements is insufficient. Therefore, it relies on the hidden Wù Earth in Shēn and the hidden Wù Earth in Yín—Earth can generate Metal 🔩 while also restraining Wood, thereby enhancing Metal's strength.
(1) It can amplify the destructive nature of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. For example:
A BaZi case: Wù-Shēn, Gēng-Shēn, Jiǎ-Shēn, Gēng-Wǔ.
A single Jiǎ Wood is already weakened by five Metal elements (Gēng Metal, Shēn Metal). However, Shēn also contains hidden Wù Earth, and Wǔ contains hidden Jǐ Earth—these Earth elements generate Metal 🔩, further amplifying Metal's destructive restraint on Wood, making the situation worse.
(2) It can undermine the essence of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. For example:
A BaZi case: Yǐ-Wèi, Wù-Yín, Wù-Chén, Gēng-Shēn.
Here, the Wù Earth is very strong, and it should ideally be expressed through Gēng-Shēn Metal (showcasing talent). However, the hidden Bǐng Fire 🔥 in Yín clashes with the Gēng Metal in the Hour Stem, and the Gēng Metal in the Hour Branch Shēn is also clashed by the Bǐng Fire in Yín. This damages the essence, preventing the advantages from being realized.
(1) Strongest Strength: The Ren Yuan in the Month Branch, if it is the Branch's primary Qi (e.g., Shēn month belongs to Metal, and Shēn contains Gēng Metal, which is the primary Qi), has the greatest power ⛰.
(2) Secondary Strength: The non-primary Qi Ren Yuan hidden in the Month Branch (e.g., Shēn also contains Wù Earth and Rén Water) has secondary strength 🌊.
(3) Weaker Strength: The Ren Yuan hidden in the Year, Day, and Hour Branches are comparatively weaker than those in the Month Branch 🔥.
Ren Yuan (hidden Heavenly Stems in Earthly Branches) is a hidden element in BaZi metaphysics. It can either supplement or interfere with the surface balance of Stems and Branches, embodying the philosophy of "hidden yet crucial"—micro-details often influence the overall destiny pattern.
In contemporary terms, this is similar to systems thinking: seemingly minor factors (e.g., environment, habits) can dominate outcomes. For instance, Ren Yuan's "compensating for deficiencies" is like hidden skills in the workplace making up for team shortcomings; "enhancing strength" resembles leveraging resources to amplify advantages; while "amplifying destruction" or "undermining essence" serves as a reminder to be aware of potential risks, such as overlooking details leading to project failure.
The concept of Ren Yuan reflects traditional Chinese wisdom of "Yin-Yang balance" and "the coexistence of hidden and visible"—destiny is not linear but the result of multi-layered interactions. In modern terms, this encourages attention to details and potential opportunities, avoiding one-sided judgments.
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