In traditional Chinese metaphysics, the fate of Yi Wood (乙木) in the month of Zi (子月) has unique analytical methods. This article will delve into actual cases of Yi Wood in the month of Zi, analyze its metaphysical characteristics, and provide specific cases for reference. Through detailed interpretation of these cases, we can better understand the metaphysical influences of Yi Wood in the month of Zi.
Basic Metaphysical Characteristics of Yi Wood in the Month of Zi
November is a time of severe cold, and the month of Zi, being the moment when one yang begins to return, requires the use of Bing Fire (丙火) to moderate the temperature and thaw the wood. The illumination of Bing Fire allows the trees to face the sun. At this time, it is not advisable to use Gui Water (癸水) to moisten the wood, as Gui Water in the month of Zi would freeze the wood. Therefore, Yi Wood in the month of Zi mainly relies on Bing Fire. If Gui Water exists, it must be controlled by Wu Earth (戊土). If there is no Ren or Gui Water, there is no need for Wu Earth. If the heavenly stems reveal one or two points of Bing Fire, and there are no yin stars that restrain Bing Fire, it indicates a promising career. Even if Bing Fire is hidden within the earthly branches but does not appear on the stem, it still signifies wealth and honor. If the pattern is not noble, the cause should be sought from the perspective of feng shui.
The Interaction between Bing Fire and Ren/Gui Water
If Ren or Gui Water appears on the heavenly stems and is controlled by Wu Earth, it can also lead to nobility. Even if Bing Fire is hidden within the earthly branches, it is an exceptionally outstanding fate. However, if Ren Water appears without Wu Earth to control it, it leads to poverty and low status. If the earthly branches form a water palace and Ren/Gui Water appears on the heavenly stems, with no Bing or Ding Fire present, even if Wu Earth controls it, it results in a life of poverty unless the great fortune moves to the southern direction, which can bring some means of living. If there is Ding Fire, it is as if there is none, because Ding Fire is like a candle flame and cannot thaw the severe cold. If there is no Bing or Ding Fire, and there is a lot of Wu Earth, along with metal and water flowing, it is also a lowly fate. If there is Wu or Ji Earth but no fire, it results in an ordinary person, but not necessarily a lowly one. If the entire chart is dominated by Ding Fire, it may indicate a person of great evil. If there is no Jia Wood to guide the Ding Fire, Yin Wood and Yin Fire result in a gloomy nature; however, Wood and Fire have intelligence, making it easy for such individuals to become great villains. Ding Fire takes Jia Wood as its true mother. Yi Wood relies on Jia Wood to remain lush. When Ding Fire appears, it must use Jia Wood to guide it, indicating a virtuous wife and filial children, with descendants surrounding them.
Metaphysical Characteristics of Yi Wood Born After the Winter Solstice
Yi Wood born in the month of winter uses fire, meaning the wife is fire and the child is fire; using earth means the wife is fire and the child is earth. Yi Wood born after the Winter Solstice, if the earthly branches form a wood palace and Bing Fire appears on the stem, it is certainly a prosperous and noble fate. Even if Ding Fire appears on the heavenly stems, it still brings income and sustenance, but it is forbidden for Gui Water to restrain Ding Fire. Yi Wood born in the winter month, if Ji Earth appears on the heavenly stem and Bing Fire enters, using Ji Earth to remove Gui Water, it is still a very prosperous and noble fate.
Analysis of Actual Cases
Here are some analyses of actual cases of Yi Wood born in the month of Zi:
1. Geng Shen, Wu Zi, Yi Si, Bing Zi: Yi born in the month of Zi, with Bing and Wu both appearing, is a famous scholar.
2. Geng Shen, Wu Zi, Yi Si, Yi You: Wu Earth appears while Bing Fire is hidden, indicating a high-ranking official.
3. Xin Hai, Geng Zi, Yi Mao, Bing Xu: Yi and Geng combine and transform, but not at the right time, leading to an orphaned child raised by another family. Fortunately, there is Bing Fire to thaw the wood, and through a military career, he gains honor.
4. Ding Wei, Ren Zi, Yi Wei, Bing Zi: This is the fate of the last emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, Yuan Shun Di. Cold wood faces the sun, and Bing Fire is the key element. The combination of Ding and Ren removes the disease, bringing nobility, increasing the strength of wood, but his middle years led to the fall of the country.
5. Xin Si, Geng Zi, Yi You, Ding Hai: The palace of Si in the year branch contains Bing Fire, and Ding Fire appears on the heavenly stem to control Geng, resulting in a position as the general manager of a bank in Shanghai.
Through the analysis of actual cases of Yi Wood born in the month of Zi, we can see the importance of Bing Fire and Wu Earth in the metaphysical structure of Yi Wood. These cases demonstrate different situations of wealth and poverty, as well as how the interaction between Bing Fire and Wu Earth can influence a person's destiny. These analyses not only provide us with a deep understanding of Yi Wood's metaphysical characteristics but also offer valuable references for enthusiasts of metaphysics.
