The function order of the harmful god (忌神) in the fate chart is not fixed, and it is influenced by its own strength and the surrounding five elements environment; the transformation of the harmful god into the useful god (用神) often occurs due to the intervention of major luck periods and annual luck, which changes the balance of the five elements and brings positive changes to the fortune.
1. Does the harmful god first attack the useful god or the original god?
The function order of the harmful god needs to be analyzed in combination with the fate chart, focusing on the "strength of the harmful god" and the "surrounding five elements constraints," there is no absolute formula.If the harmful god is strong and has no obstacles, it will first attack the useful god: When the harmful god is supported by the month's command (e.g., a fire harmful god in summer gets fire support), its strength far exceeds that of the useful god and the original god, directly restraining the useful god. For example, if the day master is weak wood, and the metal harmful god is extremely strong, the metal directly attacks the wood, leading to career obstacles and life pressure for the person.
If the harmful god is constrained, it first interacts with the original god: When the harmful god encounters elements that can weaken or drain it (e.g., a metal harmful god facing fire to weaken it or water to drain it), it must first deal with these constraints before interacting with the original god. For instance, when the metal harmful god is drained by water, its energy is redirected to the original god water, reducing its restraint on the useful god wood, thus reducing the person's pressure and bringing opportunities.
In many cases, multiple factors coexist, requiring comprehensive consideration: If the harmful god is both constrained and stronger than the useful god (e.g., a metal harmful god facing weak fire to weaken it, yet still stronger than the wood useful god), it will allocate its strength to deal with the constraints first, then use the remaining strength to attack the useful god, resulting in a situation where the person "has pressure but also has opportunities to solve it."
2. Can the harmful god be transformed into the useful god?
The transformation of the harmful god into the useful god requires the condition of "adjustment of the five element strengths," usually achieved through major luck periods and annual luck, and after transformation, it has a positive impact on the fortune.Major luck periods and annual luck provide support, balancing the five elements: Major luck periods and annual luck bring new five elements, regulating the strength of the harmful god. For example, if the day master is weak wood and the metal harmful god is strong, during a fire luck period, fire will weaken the metal, and through the chain "metal generates water, water generates wood," it indirectly supports the day master, transforming the metal into a useful god, making it easier for the person to achieve breakthroughs in their career.
The harmful god is drained, turning negative into positive: Other five elements drain the energy of the harmful god, reducing its negative impact. For example, if the harmful god is a伤官 (shangguan), it can be drained by the食神 (shishen), and if the harmful god is a七杀 (qisha), it can be drained by the正印 (zhengyin). The harmful god can then become a useful god, and the person may improve their personality shortcomings (e.g., from impulsive to steady), leading to smoother life and work.
The transformation has conditions and is stage-specific: It requires the strength of the major luck and annual luck to match and the original fate chart to have compatibility for the transformation to occur. Also, the transformation is not permanent — as the major luck and annual luck change, the balance of the five elements is disrupted again, and the transformed useful god may revert to a harmful god, requiring continuous attention to the fortune adjustments.
Related Q&A
Question 1: How to determine whether the harmful god in the major luck period will transform into a useful god?
Look at the relationship between the major luck period's five elements and the harmful god: If it can weaken or drain the harmful god or form a mutual generation cycle, and the annual luck provides support, the chance of transformation is high. For example, if the metal harmful god faces a fire major luck period, and the annual luck is wood that enhances fire, the metal is likely to transform into a useful god, which can be verified through positive changes in career and life.
Question 2: Will the harmful god turn back into a harmful god after transforming into a useful god?
Yes. As the major luck and annual luck shift, the imbalance of the five elements causes the transformed useful god to potentially become a harmful god again. For example, after the metal becomes a useful god, if it encounters a strong water luck period that drains the metal, the metal may no longer be able to assist the day master or cause new problems, requiring timely responses.
