The Blessing and Virtue Deity is not the same as the Auspicious Star, and they differ in meaning, calculation methods, and other aspects. As for which pillar is best for the Blessing and Virtue Deity, each pillar plays a unique role in different stages of life, making it difficult to simply determine.
1. Is the Blessing and Virtue Deity the Same as the Auspicious Star?
Different MeaningsThe Blessing and Virtue Deity indicates that one is naturally endowed with blessings, often stemming from personal moral cultivation or ancestral protection, reflecting long-term, internal blessings. For example, if someone's eight characters meet the criteria for the Blessing and Virtue Deity, they may be kind-hearted and often receive help from others, leading to a stable life.
On the other hand, the Auspicious Star signifies a life of stability and longevity, emphasizing good fortune brought by external support. For instance, another person with an Auspicious Star in their destiny may gain favorable opportunities due to the recognition of a mentor during the early stages of their career.
Different Calculation Methods
The calculation method for the Blessing and Virtue Deity is based on the day stem. Specific combinations such as Jia day meeting Bing, Yi day meeting Chou, etc. For example, if the earthly branches of a Jia wood day master include Bing, it meets the condition for the Blessing and Virtue Deity.
The calculation method for the Auspicious Star varies depending on whether it is calculated from the year stem or the day stem. For instance, if the day stem is Jia or Bing, they meet the condition if they have Bing or Zi; if the day stem is Yi or Gui, they meet the condition if they have Mao or Chou. For example, a person with a Bing day stem who has Zi in their eight characters is considered to have an Auspicious Star.
Different Focus on Life Impact
Under the influence of the Blessing and Virtue Deity, the person can enjoy food and clothing without worry and have both health and longevity. Even if they are not very wealthy or prominent, they can find happiness in a simple life.
A common employee with the Blessing and Virtue Deity in their destiny may not have a high salary, but their family is harmonious and their life is fulfilling. The Auspicious Star, however, ensures that the person encounters helpful mentors in life, offering assistance at critical moments. For example, an entrepreneur facing financial difficulties may receive the favor of an investor due to the Auspicious Star, helping them overcome the crisis.
2. Which Pillar Is Best for the Blessing and Virtue Deity?
Year Pillar: Benefiting from Ancestral BlessingsIf the Blessing and Virtue Deity appears in the year pillar, it means the person can benefit from the blessings of their ancestors. These individuals usually come from families with good conditions and can enjoy high-quality resources from a young age.
For example, a successor of a family business with the Blessing and Virtue Deity in the year pillar can easily develop their business after inheriting the family enterprise, relying on the accumulated network and wealth of their ancestors. During their growth process, they can receive quality education due to their superior family environment, laying a solid foundation for their future development.
Month Pillar: A Life Full of Blessings and Wealth
When the Blessing and Virtue Deity appears in the month pillar, it ensures a life full of blessings and wealth. These people love freedom, are compassionate, and have good interpersonal relationships. In work, they can easily get help from colleagues due to their good relationships, and their careers develop steadily.
For example, a salesperson with the Blessing and Virtue Deity in the month pillar can achieve excellent performance and stable income due to their ability to interact well with people. In daily life, they can also enjoy rich life experiences through having many friends and experiencing the joys of life.
Day Pillar: Smooth and Successful Actions
If the Blessing and Virtue Deity appears in the day pillar, the person’s actions are smooth and successful, and problems turn into good fortune. The person has strong abilities and can handle difficulties effectively. For example, a professional facing a project crisis at work may successfully resolve the issue by relying on their own strength and the luck brought by the Blessing and Virtue Deity in the day pillar, earning the recognition of their leader. In daily life, they often experience good fortune in small matters, such as always selecting high-value goods when shopping.
Hour Pillar: A Smooth Life
If the Blessing and Virtue Deity appears in the hour pillar, it indicates a smooth life, especially a comfortable old age with children’s filial piety. For example, an elderly person who worked hard in his youth, with the Blessing and Virtue Deity in the hour pillar, can enjoy a wealthy life in his later years, with children who are filial and a harmonious family atmosphere. Even if he experienced some ups and downs in his youth, he can eventually reap happiness and enjoy family happiness in his later years.
Related Questions
Question 1: Can the Blessing and Virtue Deity and the Auspicious Star appear in the same fate chart?
Yes. If the fate chart meets the conditions for both, they can appear simultaneously. When both appear, the blessings are compounded, making the person's life smoother in all aspects, with more opportunities in their career and greater ease in overcoming difficulties in life.
Question 2: Does not having the Blessing and Virtue Deity mean no blessings?
No. Blessings are influenced by multiple factors, including the overall structure of the eight characters and the interactions among the five elements. If other combinations in the eight characters are good, such as a strong and supported财星 (wealth star) or other auspicious deities, one can still have blessings even without the Blessing and Virtue Deity. Deities are just one of the influencing factors, not the sole determinant.
