Abstract
This article analyzes the connotation and impact of the "Qisha" (Seven Killing) in the year pillar and month pillar based on traditional Chinese metaphysics. The presence of Qisha in both the year and month pillars indicates that the subject's early growth is filled with challenges. The oppressive and aggressive nature of Qisha has a significant impact on personality development, career advancement, and interpersonal relationships. Its auspiciousness or inauspiciousness must be judged comprehensively by considering the strength of the day master, the overall structure of the eight characters, and the five elements' interactions.

What Does It Mean When the Year Pillar and Month Pillar Are Both Qisha?

In Chinese astrology, "Qisha" (also known as "Pian Guan") is one of the ten divine spirits, representing strong pressure, crisis, decisive action, and potential authority. When Qisha appears simultaneously in the year and month pillars, this special combination has a profound impact on the subject, requiring interpretation from multiple dimensions such as the characteristics of the ten divine spirits, the relationships between the five elements, and the positions of the eight characters.

From the perspective of the essence of the ten divine spirits, Qisha has strong aggressiveness and constraints, symbolizing severe tests imposed by external forces. The year pillar represents the foundation of the eight characters, reflecting ancestral fortune and innate environment; the month pillar relates to the growth during youth, family relations, and the beginning of one's career. When the year and month pillars are both Qisha, it means that the subject is born into an environment full of challenges, where pressure follows them throughout their growth. This pressure may come from family expectations, external competition, or sudden difficulties, but it can also temper the subject's perseverance and resilience.

From the perspective of the five elements' interactions, Qisha is an element that subdues the day master. Its auspiciousness or inauspiciousness depends on the strength of the day master. If the day master is strong, it can effectively control Qisha, and the Qisha in the year and month pillars can become a driving force for progress. For example, if the day master is Jia Wood and Qisha (Geng Metal) appears in the year and month pillars, when Jia Wood is strong, Geng Metal can stimulate Jia Wood's ambition, prompting the subject to actively pursue and break through in their career. Conversely, if the day master is weak, the pressure of Qisha will be amplified, and the subject may often feel anxious and uneasy, facing obstacles in their career, as well as issues with health and interpersonal relationships.

From the perspective of the eight characters' palace theory, the presence of Qisha in the year and month pillars deeply influences the subject's early life experiences. In terms of family, there may be tense relationships with elders, or a lack of stable support during growth. In the academic and career starting stages, they may face frequent setbacks, needing to work harder than others to achieve success. However, precisely because of this, the subject often matures earlier than peers and gains a deeper understanding of things.

The Impact of the Year Pillar and Month Pillar Being Qisha and How to Deal With It

The influence of the year and month pillars being Qisha on the subject's destiny is multifaceted, and its auspiciousness or inauspiciousness must be determined by the overall structure of the eight characters. In terms of career development, if the eight characters contain a Food God to control Qisha or an Ink Star to transform Qisha, the threat of Qisha can be turned into an opportunity. A Food God controlling Qisha allows the subject to resolve crises with wisdom and courage, standing out in competitive industries; an Ink Star transforming Qisha enables the subject to receive assistance from benefactors and obtain stable development resources. However, if the eight characters lack harmonizing elements, the subject may frequently change directions in their career, making it difficult to achieve stability.

In terms of love and family, the presence of Qisha may lead the subject to have a strong and controlling personality, causing conflicts with partners in close relationships. The pressure from the early family environment may also affect their attitude toward marriage and family. To address this, the subject needs to learn to regulate emotions, moderate their tendencies in interpersonal interactions, and enhance communication skills.

To determine whether the Qisha in the year and month pillars is auspicious or inauspicious, attention should also be paid to changes in major periods and annual flow. When the stem-branch of the major period and annual flow interact with Qisha through union, transformation, clash, or destruction, it directly affects the subject's fortune. If the union or transformation produces favorable elements, it can alleviate the negative impact of Qisha; if it causes clash or destruction, it may exacerbate the crisis. The subject can adjust their energy field and improve their fortune by wearing accessories matching their favorable elements, adjusting the feng shui of their living environment, and so on.
Related Questions
Q: Does having Qisha in the year and month pillars necessarily mean an unsmooth career?
A: Not necessarily. Although Qisha in the year and month pillars brings significant pressure, if the day master is strong and the eight characters contain favorable combinations such as Food God controlling Qisha or Ink Star transforming Qisha, it can even lead to outstanding achievements in the career, such as becoming a leader in competitive fields. Only when the day master is weak and lacks harmonizing elements does it become more likely to face career obstacles.

Q: How can people with Qisha in the year and month pillars improve their interpersonal relationships?
A: These individuals can improve their interpersonal relationships in two aspects. In terms of divination, wearing accessories made of water elements (if water is the favorable element for the subject) can help soften the rigidity of metal (Qisha), improving their energy field. In daily life, they should actively control their emotions and words, reduce conflicts caused by a strong personality, learn to listen to others' opinions, and participate in team activities to enhance cooperation awareness, gradually improving their interpersonal relationships.