In the theory of Ba Zi (Eight Characters), the "Yue De Gui Ren" (Month Virtue Benefactor) is regarded as a divine force that brings blessings and protection. Regarding the question "Is the Month Virtue Benefactor a blessing from the maternal grandfather's family?" there are traditional views; while "Who is protecting the Month Virtue Benefactor?" is more of an exploration from the perspective of divinatory symbolism.
One: Is the Month Virtue Benefactor a Blessing from the Maternal Grandfather's Family?
In traditional divinatory beliefs, there is an opinion that the Month Virtue Benefactor symbolizes the hidden virtue and protection of the maternal ancestors. From the perspective of family relations, it can be broadly understood as related to the maternal grandfather's family. Its method of calculation is based on the earthly branch corresponding to the heavenly stem of the birth month. For example, if born in the months of Yin, Wu, or Xu, the presence of Bing in the four pillars (year, month, day, and hour stems) indicates the Month Virtue Benefactor;If born in the months of Shen, Zi, or Chen, the presence of Ren in the four pillars indicates the Month Virtue Benefactor. Some diviners, based on actual cases and experience, have found that people with the Month Virtue Benefactor in their chart sometimes receive indirect or direct help from their maternal relatives (including the maternal grandfather's family) during their growth process.
For example, during the academic stage, they may gain better educational opportunities due to the network resources of the maternal grandfather's family; when facing difficulties in life, the elders from the maternal grandfather's family may extend a helping hand.
From statistical data, among people with the Month Virtue Benefactor in their chart, a certain proportion of them have received support from their maternal relatives at key moments in life, leading to an improvement in their fortune.
However, this is not absolute, and it cannot be simply concluded that the Month Virtue Benefactor is entirely equivalent to the blessing from the maternal grandfather's family. Because life fortune is influenced by multiple factors, and the Month Virtue Benefactor is just one reference factor, and this statement currently lacks scientific verification.
Two: Who is Protecting the Month Virtue Benefactor?
From the perspective of divinatory symbolism, the Month Virtue Benefactor is seen as a kind of unseen protective force. It represents kindness, benevolence, and tolerance, capable of benefiting others and concealing evils. When the person's fate encounters difficulties (such as career setbacks or interpersonal conflicts), the Month Virtue Benefactor acts like an invisible "helper," assisting the person in resolving crises.For instance, when facing the risk of unemployment in the workplace, a new job opportunity may suddenly appear, or assistance from colleagues or superiors may help retain the position.
From practical experience, people with the Month Virtue Benefactor in their chart often have a kind and broad-minded personality, which attracts others to help them, forming a kind of "protective circle" to some extent.
However, this is not the protection of a specific "person," but rather the result of the interaction between personality and fortune. In the realm of scientific understanding, this is the positive feedback individuals receive through their good qualities in social relationships, not a supernatural protective force.
Related Questions
Question One: Can the Month Virtue Benefactor help the person avoid all misfortunes?
No. Although the Month Virtue Benefactor can help the person resolve difficulties and reduce misfortunes, it cannot guarantee avoiding all misfortunes. It only enhances the person's ability to cope with difficulties to a certain extent and increases the probability of receiving external help. For example, the person may still encounter some minor life setbacks, but compared to others, they are more likely to overcome these challenges.
Question Two: Do people without the Month Virtue Benefactor have no blessings?
No. Blessings are not solely determined by the Month Virtue Benefactor. A person can accumulate blessings through their own efforts, positive deeds, and building good relationships, thus having a smooth life. The Month Virtue Benefactor is just one factor in the theory of fate, and its absence does not affect an individual's ability to create good fortune through postnatal actions.
