YHZP Chapter 009 - On The Hamrs Among 12 Branches
YHZP Chapter 009 - On The Hamrs Among 12 Branches
YHZP Chapter 009 - On The Hamrs Among 12 Branches
yuán wén zǐ wèi xiāngchuān chǒu wǔ xiāngchuān yín sì xiāngchuān mǎo chénxiāngchuān shēn hài xiāngchuān yǒu qu xiāngchuān
yì yì yǔ jiě shuō dì zhī liù chuān yě jiào liù hài kǎo yuán yún liù hài bù zhī cóng hé ér qǐ dà gài fán shì dōu xǐ xiāng hé ér jì xiā yīn
mín jiān liú chuán zhe yì shǒu hé hūn dà jì gē zǐ shǔ wèi yáng tóu wǔ mǎ pà qīng niú shé hǔ rú dāo lá lóng tù lèi jiāo liú jī gǒu liǎngxiāng dòu zhū
gē qiú zǐ yún liù hài zhī tú mìng yǒu qī shāng zhī shì mìng fàn liù hài zhǔ gū dú fáng hài gǔ ròu shēn shāng nǚ mìng yóu jì nián yuè qīng
日时 重 。如有制或被它支合去则无妨。
mìng lǐ jù zhù dī wāi suǐ yún xíng jì bù zú wéi píng ér hài zhī yì yóu wéi chuān záo liù hài zhī suǒ yǐ bèi zhēnzhèng lùn mìng zhě tuò qì
寅巳卫和知丑午亦同。子未 相 害,未土本就克子水,害又有何意。
The passage discusses the concept of the "Six Harms" (六害) in the context of Bazi, a form of Chinese
Metaphysics. It critiques the idea of these harmful interactions between the Earthly Branches and
questions their validity based on the principles of the Five Elements. Here's a translation and explanation
using the specified English terms:
Similarly, Chou combines with Zi, but Wu disrupts it, leading to harm between Chou and Wu. This
reasoning is applied to all the pairs, suggesting that the disruption of natural combinations leads to
harm.
Cultural Context:
A folk song warns against certain zodiac pairings in marriage, reflecting the belief in these harmful
interactions:
"Rat and Goat clash, Horse fears Ox, Snake and Tiger are like knives, Dragon and Rabbit weep, Rooster
and Dog fight, Pig and Monkey don't last."
This suggests that people born under certain zodiac signs should avoid pairing with others, based on
the theory of the Six Harms.
For instance, Shen (Monkey) Metal generates Hai (Pig) Water, so the idea of harm is questioned.
Likewise, the natural controlling relationship, such as Wei Earth controlling Zi Water, is seen as a natural
interaction rather than harmful.
Sample
rì yuángēng jīn zuò wǔ zhèngguān yǔ qu tǔ bàn hé huǒ jú bǐng shā míng tòu tōng gēn
日元 庚 金坐午 正 官 , 与戌土半合火局 , 丙杀 明 透 , 通根
sì wǔ shā wànggōngshēn wéi bìng miào zài yuè zhī chǒu tǔ quánshōu wǔ sì cāo qì fǎn
Outcome:
The interaction between the Direct Officer (正官) and Direct Resource (正印) creates a beneficial cycle,
as both elements support the Day Master (庚金).
This configuration is considered auspicious, leading to a noble and high-status destiny.
Critique of Conventional Interpretation:
Conventionally, the Chou (丑) and Wu (午) branches are seen as harmful to each other, which might
suggest difficulties for an ordinary person.
However, in this chart, the interactions are harmonized, allowing the individual to achieve greatness
despite the conventional view of harm between Chou and Wu.
Lin Zexu
hǔ mén xiāo yān de míngjiàng lín zé xú zhī shēn yǒu qu xī
见精神 , 管 取平 生 真 富贵 ” , 所以为千古 名
chén ruò yǐ sú lùn zhōng rì shí èr zhī yǒu qu dāng yǒu qī
伤 之事,乃贫贱之造今何 能 发贵.
Lin Zexu (30 August 1785 – 22 November 1850), was a Chinese political philosopher and politician. He
was a head of state (Viceroy), Governor General, scholar-official, and under the Daoguang Emperor of
the Qing dynasty best known for his role in the First Opium War of 1839–42. He was from Fuzhou,
Fujian Province. Lin's forceful opposition to the opium trade was a primary catalyst for the First Opium
War. He is praised for his constant position on the "moral high ground" in his fight, but he is also
blamed for a rigid approach which failed to account for the domestic and international complexities of
the problem. The Emperor endorsed the hardline policies and anti-drugs movement advocated by Lin,
but placed all responsibility for the resulting disastrous Opium War onto Lin.
Elemental Configuration:
The Earthly Branches consist of Shen (Monkey), You (Rooster), and Xu (Dog), which together form
a strong Metal energy in the Western Direction.
Si Fire (巳火) combines with Shen (申) to transform into Water, resulting in strong Metal and Water
energies.
Auspicious Outcome:
The chart is described as having a clear and pure energy, which aligns with the principles outlined in
Di Tian Sui (滴天髓): "A clear and pure chart reveals spirit, ensuring a life of true wealth and nobility."
This configuration is considered highly auspicious, leading to Lin Zexu being recognized as a
distinguished historical figure.