In the study of fate, the "Xiyong Shen" (supporting and using element) is a crucial concept that relates to an individual's destiny, fortune, and even name selection. The term "Xiyong Shen in place" refers to a situation where the supporting and using element exerts its full strength and influence within a specific time or environment. This article will explore in depth the meaning, role, and how to analyze an individual's destiny through the Xiyong Shen.
The Importance of Xiyong Shen
Xiyong Shen holds a central position in the study of fate, influencing not only an individual's fortune but also name selection and name changes. When Xiyong Shen is in place, it means that the strength of the supporting and using element is fully exerted in a particular time or environment, thus having a positive impact on an individual's destiny. When choosing or changing a name, accurately grasping the Xiyong Shen and the "avoiding element" in the eight characters (Ba Zi) is essential, as this directly affects the quality of the name and its impact on an individual's destiny.
Relationship Between Xiyong Shen and the Four Pillars
The relationship between Xiyong Shen and the Four Pillars (year, month, day, hour) is closely linked. When there is no use element in the Four Pillars, it needs to be supplemented by the flow of life and the current year. For a Four Pillars with relatively balanced elements, one's life tends to be smooth without major ups and downs. Teacher Xie Yong selects the use element from the perspective of balance, identifying the element that can strengthen the weak and suppress the strong in the entire fate structure. This element is called the use element. The use element is the most important element for the day master in the Eight Characters or the major luck cycle.
Principles for Selecting Xiyong Shen
The principle for selecting the use element in the Four Pillars is to "control, drain, and consume" the strong, and "nourish and support" the weak. Those who are too strong or too weak need to follow and adapt accordingly. When choosing a name for someone else, it is essential to first identify the use element, because the use element is the key to a name. If the use element is chosen correctly, the accuracy of the prediction will be high; if it is chosen incorrectly, the prediction will be inaccurate.
Relationship Between Xiyong Shen and Major Luck Cycles
Teacher Xie Yong explained the relationship between Xiyong Shen and major luck cycles through a specific example. In the 2002 Yi Si major luck cycle, the heavenly stem Yi wood nourishes the year stem Bing fire, combines with the month stem Geng gold, and attacks the hour stem Ji earth. The earthly branch Si fire combines with the Shen gold, which is a place of extinction for the Zi water. The day stem Xu earth has a half-combination with Si and You, which is the major luck cycle. Adding the current year into the equation, in 2009, the Ji Chou year, the day master is strong, and the earthly branch Chou earth combines with Si, You, and Chou to form a metal combination. Chou earth also combines with Zi water. The heavenly stems combining with the earthly branches form several combinations, leading to stagnation in the fate structure, causing financial loss in that year. In the Bing Wu major luck cycle, Bing fire is both the wealth element and the use element, indicating that one's later years may be more comfortable and pleasant.
The concept of Xiyong Shen being in place is an important aspect in the study of fate, involving personal destiny, fortune, and significant matters such as name selection. By accurately grasping the Xiyong Shen and the avoiding element in the Eight Characters, we can better predict and improve an individual's destiny. The relationship between Xiyong Shen and the Four Pillars, as well as major luck cycles, is close. Through analyzing these relationships, we can gain a deeper understanding of an individual's personality, destiny, and how to improve their fortune through the use of Xiyong Shen.
