In traditional Chinese astrology, the "Shangguan" (伤官) is an important concept. This article will delve into the pros and cons of entering the Shangguan major fortune, as well as how to match the major fortune according to different situations of the Shangguan pattern, in order to achieve the best astrological effect. Through a detailed analysis of the Shangguan pattern, we can better understand its impact on personal destiny.
Principles of Matching Shangguan Pattern with Major Fortunes
The principle of selecting major fortunes for the Shangguan pattern is similar to other patterns, and it mainly depends on matching based on the formed Shangguan pattern and actual conditions. The matching of the Shangguan pattern mainly includes the following situations, each with its own specific principle of major fortune matching.
Shangguan Pattern with Strong Wealth and Weak Body
For the Shangguan pattern with strong wealth and weak body, it is more beneficial to enter the Yin (印) or Bi (比) major fortunes, because they can support the day master. If the body is strong but the wealth is shallow, then entering the wealth or Shangguan major fortunes is auspicious. For example, in the fire-earth Shangguan pattern of a person born in the Chou month (丑月), if the body is strong and the wealth is shallow, entering the You (酉), Shen (申), or Xin (辛) major fortunes (wealthy) is auspicious, and entering the Chi (己), Chou (丑), Chen (辰) Shangguan major fortunes is also good.
Shangguan Pattern with Attached Yin
In the Shangguan pattern with attached Yin, if the body is weak, it is better to enter the official (官) or killing (杀) major fortunes or the Yin major fortunes, because they can generate Yin and strengthen the body. If entering the food-shen (食伤) major fortunes, it is not harmful due to the presence of Yin. However, it is not advisable to enter the wealth major fortunes, because wealth may destroy Yin, leading to an uncontrolled Shangguan. For example, in the pattern of Ren Shen (壬申), Bing Wu (丙午), Jia Wu (甲午), Ren Shen (壬申), entering the Shen (申), You (酉), Geng (庚), and Xin (辛) official-killing major fortunes is favorable, while entering the Wu Ji (戊己) wealth major fortunes is adverse.
Shangguan Pattern Using Both Wealth and Yin
If the Shangguan pattern has multiple wealth elements combined with Yin, it is better to enter the Yin major fortunes; if there are many Yin elements combined with wealth, it is better to enter the major fortunes that assist wealth. For example, in the pattern of Ren Xu (壬戌), Ji You (己酉), Wu Wu (戊午), Ding Si (丁巳), where Yin elements are numerous and Ren water stands alone, it is the case of using wealth when Yin is excessive. Entering the Xin Hai (辛亥), Ren Zi (壬子), Gui Chou (癸丑) major fortunes is the best.
Shangguan Pattern Using Killing and Yin
In the Shangguan pattern using killing and Yin, entering the Yin major fortune is the best, which can control Shangguan and transform killing. Entering the food-shen major fortune is also good, because food-shen can control killing. However, entering a major fortune with mixed official and killing is unfavorable, because the issue of clarity is still not resolved. Entering the wealth major fortune is dangerous, because wealth may destroy Yin and enhance killing to attack the body.
Shangguan Pattern with Killing
Generally, the Shangguan pattern with killing prefers to enter the Yin major fortune and avoids the killing major fortune. However, if the original chart has heavy Shangguan and light seven killing, entering the Yin major fortune is auspicious, at this time Yin's role is mainly to control Shangguan. Entering the wealth major fortune is also auspicious, at this time wealth's role is to nourish killing, making the killing stronger. If the seven killing has strong roots, it is preferable to enter the food-shen major fortune to control the killing.
Shangguan Pattern Using Official
For the Shangguan pattern using official, it is favorable to enter the wealth major fortune, because wealth can convert Shangguan and generate official. It is also favorable to enter the Yin major fortune, because Yin can control Shangguan and protect the official. However, it is not favorable to enter the food-shen major fortune, because food-shen can control the official and damage the prestige of the official. If the official star appears in the chart, and both wealth and Yin are strong, then entering the major fortune of comparison and support is also good.
Through the analysis of different situations of the Shangguan pattern and the matching of major fortunes, we can conclude that whether entering the Shangguan major fortune is good or bad depends on the specific pattern and matching. Correct major fortune matching can allow the Shangguan pattern to perform at its best, positively influencing personal destiny. Therefore, understanding and mastering the principles of matching major fortunes for the Shangguan pattern holds significant importance for the study and practice of astrology.
