What does "Great Fortune of Official Position" mean?
In the Eight Characters (Ba Zi) astrology, "Official Position" (临官) is a concept within the "Twelve Stages of Longevity" (长生十二宫) in the Ten Spirits system. It represents the state where the earthly branch corresponds to the heavenly stem being in the "Official Position" state. It is the fourth stage in the sequence of the Twelve Stages of Longevity: Longevity → Bathing → Ornamentation → Official Position → Flourishing → Decline → Illness → Death → Tomb → Extinction → Embryo → Nurturing. Different heavenly stems correspond to different official position earthly branches. For example, for Jia Wood, the official position is in the Earthly Branch of Tiger; for Yi Wood, it is in the Earthly Branch of Rabbit. The Great Fortune of Official Position symbolizes a period of vigorous growth, smooth career development, and the attainment of power and status. Like a person who has gone through earlier growth and accumulation, they are now entering their prime, possessing sufficient ability and experience, and it is the time to make a significant impact in society and achieve something meaningful. During this phase, the person usually has abundant energy, their career is on the rise, and they are likely to receive support from benefactors. If they have good compatibility with the wealth star, they may also have favorable financial luck, making it suitable for holding leadership or management positions.Why do women fear the Official Position and the Flourishing Stage?
In traditional Chinese astrology, there is a saying: "Women fear the Official Position and the Flourishing Stage," mainly considering aspects such as marriage and personality. From the perspective of marriage, for a woman's destiny, the "Right Official" (正官) represents her husband. The Official Position and Flourishing Stage indicate that the person's energy and fortune are too strong. If a woman's great fortune is in the Official Position and Flourishing Stage, it may result in the "Husband Star" (夫星) having its energy suppressed, leading to disharmony in the marital relationship, frequent conflicts, and in severe cases, even mutual harm between the couple or remarriage. As the "Yuan Mei Ge" (源髓歌) states: "The Official Position and Flourishing Stage are not necessarily good, and remarriage and multiple marriages cause early harm." From the aspect of personality, the Official Position and Flourishing Stage can make a woman's personality more dominant and competitive, and overly independent. While such a personality might be an advantage in one's career, if not properly balanced, it may create pressure on the partner, making it difficult to get along, thus affecting the emotional balance between spouses and ultimately impacting the stability of the marriage. However, it should be noted that these traditional sayings are not absolute. The Eight Characters astrology is a complex system that requires a comprehensive assessment of the entire eight characters, the interactions of the Five Elements, and other factors. It cannot solely rely on the Great Fortune of Official Position or the Official Position and Flourishing Stage to determine someone's fortune.
Q: Is there a difference in the impact of the Great Fortune of Official Position on men and women?
A: There is some difference. For men, the Great Fortune of Official Position is often seen as a good opportunity for career development, making it easy to gain power and wealth and showcase one's abilities. For women, apart from the influence on their career, they also need to consider the impact on their marriage and emotions. If their energy is too strong, it may be detrimental to the husband's energy, affecting the marital relationship.
Q: Are the effects the same when encountering the Official Position in the flow year and in the great fortune?
A: No, they are not the same. The great fortune typically governs ten years of fortune, while the flow year refers to one year. A Great Fortune of Official Position means that the person is in a period of career advancement and strong energy for a longer time, allowing more time to accumulate achievements. In contrast, encountering the Official Position in the flow year indicates a short-term manifestation of related fortune, which may bring opportunities for career development and support from benefactors within a single year. However, the impact is relatively shorter compared to the Great Fortune but may be more pronounced.
