"“Heavy presence of brothers (Bi Jian) will inevitably harm the father”" is not absolute. It depends on whether the "biased finance" (father's symbol) is weak and unsupported. If the biased finance is strong and supported, it won't harm the father. "“No father's symbol in the birth chart means a stable fate”" indicates that when the father's symbol (biased finance) is not prominent in the birth chart, if the overall pattern is balanced and supported by other elements, the fate can still be stable. It doesn't necessarily mean instability just because there is no father's symbol.
Heavy Presence of Brothers Will Inevitably Harm the Father
In the study of Chinese astrology, Bi Jian represents "peers or companions," with meanings of "sharing and competition." The father is symbolized by biased finance. The saying "“heavy presence of brothers harms the father”" originates from the idea that "Bi Jian consumes and drains the biased finance." This is like "“when a group of people share food, whether there is enough depends on how much food there is in total”"—more people don't necessarily mean less food.Key factor for Bi Jian harming the father: Weak biased finance without support
If the biased finance (father's symbol) in the birth chart is weak (e.g., only one biased finance and no root in the earthly branches), and Bi Jian appears in large numbers (three or more), then the "consumption and drainage" caused by Bi Jian will make the biased finance even weaker. This is like "“water that is already scarce being consumed by many people at once, leading to quick depletion”" which may result in poor health or unstable fortune for the father. Only in such cases does "“heavy presence of brothers harms the father”" hold true.
For example, if the day master is Jia Wood, and there is only one Ji Earth biased finance (father's symbol) in the birth chart, but four Yi Wood Bi Jian are present, the continuous consumption of Ji Earth by Yi Wood, without fire to support the earth (Yin star supporting the finance), makes the father prone to difficulties.
Situations where Bi Jian does not harm the father: Strong and abundant biased finance
If the biased finance is strong and has roots (e.g., biased finance is in the month's element and has a strong root in the earthly branches), even with many Bi Jian, the biased finance can "endure the consumption." This is like "“a large reservoir with sufficient water, so multiple households drawing water won't affect it”.
For example, if the day master is Geng Metal, and the birth chart contains Bing Fire biased finance (supported by the month's element Si Fire and has a strong root in the earthly branch Wu Fire), even though there are three Xin Metal Bi Jian, the Bing Fire has sufficient energy, and the consumption caused by Bi Jian is limited. As a result, the father may have smooth business, and the "heavy presence of brothers" does not harm the father but instead brings prosperity due to the large family.
Therefore, "“heavy presence of brothers will inevitably harm the father”" is a one-sided view. The core lies in whether the biased finance can "endure consumption."
No Father's Symbol, Fate Is Still Stable
"“No father's symbol”" refers to the absence of biased finance (father's symbol) in both the heavenly stems and earthly branches of the birth chart. However, "“fate is still stable”" suggests that this situation is not necessarily bad. Whether the fate is stable depends on whether the overall pattern is balanced and whether other elements provide "alternative support."No biased finance but with strong Shen Shen (food god) and Shang Guan (伤官) generating finance, maintaining balance in the pattern
Shen Shen and Shang Guan represent the "source of generating finance." If there is no biased finance in the birth chart, but Shen Shen and Shang Guan are strong and able to circulate (e.g., Shen Shen generates finance indirectly), it is like "“not seeing the fruit directly, but having lush branches and deep roots, so the fruit naturally follows”.
For example, if the day master is Wu Earth, and there is no biased finance (Ren Water) in the birth chart, but there are strong Geng Metal Shen Shen and Xin Metal Shang Guan, these can generate finance indirectly (metal generates water). Although there is no obvious biased finance, there is a continuous "source of wealth," resulting in a stable fate. The father may also remain safe due to the "indirect support."
No biased finance but with strong Yin (印星) providing support, capable of neutralizing the influence of Bi Jian and Jie (劫)
Yin is the "protective force for the day master." If there is no biased finance in the birth chart, but Yin is strong (e.g., a wood-born person with water, a fire-born person with wood), it can neutralize the consumption caused by Bi Jian and Jie, similar to "“no direct property, but a solid protective shield that resists loss”.
For example, if the day master is Yi Wood, and there is no biased finance (Geng Metal) in the birth chart, but there is strong Ren Water Yin, Ren Water can both nourish Yi Wood (support the body) and neutralize the power of Bi Jian (wood), preventing excessive consumption of finance (even without finance, it prevents loss). Thus, the fate becomes stable, and the father may also enjoy a smooth life due to family harmony.
The core of "“no father's symbol, fate is still stable”" is "“the pattern has alternative support”"—like "“a house without a crossbeam but with strong pillars remains stable”.
Q: How to alleviate the impact on the father when there are many Bi Jian and no biased finance in the birth chart?
A: You can use the "Yin" element to balance it. Yin can transform the Bi Jian and strengthen the body (e.g., a wood-born person should interact more with water, a fire-born person more with wood). This enhances your own energy while reducing the indirect consumption caused by Bi Jian. In daily life, respect the father more and accumulate good karma through "filial piety," like "“fertilizing barren land to gradually make it fertile”"—which can alleviate negative effects.
Q: Will women with no father's symbol in their birth chart have a distant relationship with their father?
A: Not necessarily. The absence of the father's symbol mainly indicates that "the father's symbol is not prominent in the birth chart," not that the relationship is distant. If the birth chart has strong Shen Shen and Shang Guan (representing interaction with elders), the relationship with the father may actually be more delicate (e.g., through daily care rather than material support);
If Yin is strong, the father may express care in a quiet way, like "“unspoken concern that is always present”", and the closeness of the relationship depends more on real-life interactions than on a single element.
