This article delves deeply into the issue of fate in Zhongtian Yixue (a branch of Chinese metaphysics), particularly focusing on the roles and influences of the "Ji Shen" (hindrance god), "Guan Xing" (official star), "Cai Xing" (wealth star), and "Shi Shen" (food god) in the annual and monthly fortunes. By analyzing the impact of ominous and evil deities in certain years, it highlights the importance of being cautious and careful in one's actions. It also thoroughly discusses phenomena such as "Fang Tai Sui" (offending the Tai Sui) and "Chong Tai Sui" (clashing with the Tai Sui), offering valuable guidance for understanding personal destiny.

The Dangers of the Useful God in the Yearly Fortune

In the study of fate, if the year and monthly fortune (the "Yun") coincide with the "Useful God" (Yong Shen) in the state of death, burial, exhaustion, or cleansing, it indicates a dangerous disaster. If the year and monthly fortune clash or attack the Useful God, it can also lead to misfortune. However, if there are auspicious deities or harmonious combinations, the danger can be mitigated. These principles provide a basis for judging the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the yearly fortune.

The Impact of Offending the Tai Sui and Clashing with the Tai Sui

Offending the Tai Sui (Fang Tai Sui) and clashing with the Tai Sui (Chong Tai Sui) are important concepts in the study of fate. Offending the Tai Sui occurs when the Earthly Branch of the current year matches that of the birth year, while clashing with the Tai Sui happens when the Earthly Branch of the current year is in conflict with that of the birth year. Both situations can lead to various difficulties, so during these years, one should exercise caution when traveling or making major decisions, and it is best to adopt a defensive approach.

The Metaphysical Significance of True Tai Sui and Marching Tai Sui

True Tai Sui refers to when the Celestial Stem and Earthly Branch of the current year match those of the birth year. Marching Tai Sui occurs when the day pillar's stem and branch clash or are in mutual destruction with the current year's stem and branch, or when the great fortune's stem and branch clash or are in mutual destruction with the current year's stem and branch. These situations may cause serious disasters, worries, labor, and troubles. However, if the natal chart's stems and branches form harmonious combinations, they can be alleviated and even bring wealth.

Analysis of Day Pillar Offending the Year Lord and the Year Lord Injuring the Day Pillar

The Day Pillar Offending the Year Lord (Ri Fan Sui Jun) refers to when the day stem attacks the year stem, potentially causing disasters or financial loss. The Year Lord Injuring the Day Pillar (Sui Shang Ri Gan) occurs when the year stem attacks the day stem, resulting in less severe consequences. Both situations require analysis based on factors such as whether the day pillar is supported by the Heavenly or Monthly Virtuous Deity or if the year stem has a harmonious combination.

The Metaphysical Effects of the Year and Fortune Coinciding and Offending the Strong

The Year and Fortune Coinciding (Sui Yun Bing Lin) occurs when the current year's stem and branch match the current great fortune's stem and branch. Offending the Strong (Fang Wang) happens when the month branch is an official or wealth star, or when it contains the "Yang刃" (Yang Sword), and it is clashed by the current year's branch. These conditions may lead to dangers, injuries, accidents, or even deaths.

The Theory of the Six Relatives Being Injured in the Current Year

The theory of the six relatives being injured in the current year involves factors such as the official star, regular wealth, and other elements, which affect relationships between family members, such as a man harming his son, a woman harming her husband, a man harming his wife, a person harming his father, a woman harming her child, or a person harming his mother.

The Metaphysical Influence of the Five Elements Being Overly Strong in the Natal Chart and the Year/Fortune

If the five elements in the natal chart are overly strong and the year/fortune further strengthen them, it may result in a year of ruin. If the year/fortune's branches form harmonious combinations or three-branch combinations that are unfavorable to the four pillars, it may lead to difficulties and financial loss.

The Influence of the Year and Fortune's Stems and Branches Clashing and Attacking the Fate Palace's Branch

The year and fortune's stems and branches clashing and attacking involve the stems and branches of the year pillar, month pillar, day branch, and hour pillar. These clashes may cause problems involving ancestors and parents, financial loss, difficulties with the spouse, and harm to children. Additionally, if the fate palace's branch clashes with the year and fortune's branch or the month branch, or if the great fortune clashes with the month branch, it may lead to the day pillar being in a state of death or exhaustion, with no energy, and the useful god being powerless, resulting in danger.

The Relationship Between the Great Fortune's Stems and Branches and the Original Natal Chart's Four Pillars

The relationship between the great fortune's stems and branches and the original natal chart's four pillars includes combinations, conflicts, and other interactions, which have significant influence on the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the natal chart. If the great fortune's stem or branch attacks or clashes with the natal chart's stems and branches, or if it harmonizes or combines with the useful god and turns it into a harmful element, it is considered adverse.

The Numerical Reference for Judging the Auspiciousness or Inauspiciousness of the Year and Fortune

The theory of judging the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the year and fortune provides a numerical reference. By calculating the combinations of the great fortune and current year's auspiciousness or inauspiciousness, one can determine whether it is a highly auspicious, highly inauspicious, or mixed period. Although these calculations are not absolute, they offer a tool for analyzing the study of fate.

This article comprehensively analyzes the auspicious and inauspicious effects of the "Ji Shen," "Guan Xing," "Cai Xing," and "Shi Shen" in the study of fate, revealing the impact of phenomena like "Fang Tai Sui" and "Chong Tai Sui" on personal destiny, and providing a basis for judging the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the yearly fortune. Through the analysis of the relationship between the great fortune's stems and branches and the original natal chart's four pillars, we can better understand the fluctuations in personal destiny and gain guidance for future decision-making.