In the study of Ba Zi (Eight Characters) destiny, the application and transformation of the "Qisha" (Seven Killing) are crucial factors that determine a person's fate. This article will delve into the dual nature of Qisha in the formation of a person's destiny, and how it can be transformed from a malevolent deity to a source of power through proper control and transformation, revealing the essence of the grand pattern where the body is strong and the Qisha is weak.

The Dual Nature of Qisha

In Ba Zi destiny, Qisha is regarded as the most dangerous deity, symbolizing pressure, challenges, or even disasters. However, as pointed out in "The Book of Destiny in a Thousand Miles," "Qisha becomes power when properly controlled and transformed." When Qisha is appropriately controlled, it can transform into extraordinary wealth and honor. The key lies in proper control, like taming a tiger, turning it into a divine beast that guards its master. Take Han Xin as an example; his birth chart had a Qisha formation, but by using the food god to control the Qisha, he eventually achieved the reputation of the "Divine General of Armies."

The Three Conditions for Using Qisha Effectively

(1) Balance Between Body and Qisha Is the Foundation

A strong body with a weak Qisha requires financial stars to nourish the weak Qisha, while a weak body with a strong Qisha needs the influence of the mother star to transform the Qisha or the food god to control it. Special formations such as the "Follow Qisha Formation" require no self-supporting elements in the entire chart.

(2) The Method of Control Determines Wealth and Honor

Different methods of control determine the expression of wealth and honor. The food god controlling the Qisha uses talent as a sword, the injury god driving the Qisha uses innovation to break through, the mother star transforming the Qisha uses wisdom to resolve it, and the yang blade opposing the Qisha uses boldness to counter it.

(3) Positional Coordination Is Key

The position coordination of the Qisha in the year, the official position, and the time Qisha with the day's mother star affects whether the fortune appears early or late. If the Qisha and mother star are separated, the blessings will be halved.

Warnings About Broken Qisha Formations

In a chart where the body is weak and the Qisha is strong without control, such as Bing Wu Geng Yin Geng Xu Ji Mao, the three yin wood characters form a fire formation, causing the Qisha to attack the body. The Ji earth mother star is weak and cannot effectively transform the Qisha, leading to illness and disaster before the age of 55. Even if the chart enters a supportive phase, it is difficult to achieve great success.

The Two Classic Examples of High-Quality Qisha Formations

(1) Food God Controlling the Qisha: A Balance of Strength and Softness

For example, Wu Chen Wu Wu Ren Chen Jia Chen, where three Qisha characters attack the body, and the Jia wood food god at the end controls the Qisha. With the movement of the Gui Hai and Jia Zi stages, he achieved continuous academic success.

(2) Qisha and Mother Star Generating Each Other: Winning Through Virtue

For example, Gui Chou Xin You Ding Mao Gui Mao, where two Qisha characters appear on the stem and attack the body. The Xin gold secondary mother star transforms the Qisha, and during middle age, the fire stage triggered the "Qisha-Mother Star Mutual Generation," resulting in a high-ranking official position.

Practical Tips

Controlling the Qisha requires "a little force to move a thousand jin," and the mother star transforming the Qisha should be done "silently and subtly." One must avoid the mother star being too strong, which could bury the day stem. The Qisha in the time pillar is most pleased with one major stage that activates it. In a Qisha-strong stage, one must also have appropriate control and transformation.

Using the Qisha effectively is a "reversing fate" formation, and its level of wealth and honor far exceeds that of the official god. However, only a few in ten thousand achieve this formation. It requires meeting three conditions: balance between body and Qisha, proper control and transformation, and precise positional coordination. Those studying destiny should recognize that the Qisha is like an uncarved jade; with proper control and transformation, it can become a national treasure, but if left unchecked, it becomes a deadly weapon.