In Yijing divination, the original deity (原神), the taboo deity (忌神), and the enemy deity (仇神) are key factors that influence the interpretation of the hexagrams. The original deity is the line that gives rise to the use deity, the taboo deity is the line that attacks the use deity, and the enemy deity is the line that attacks the original deity while giving rise to the taboo deity. The comparative strength among these three directly affects the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the divination outcome. This article will delve into the comparative strength between the original deity and the enemy deity, and analyze them through examples.

Definitions of Original Deity, Taboo Deity, and Enemy Deity

The original deity refers to the line that gives rise to the use deity; the taboo deity refers to the line that attacks the use deity; and the enemy deity refers to the line that attacks the original deity while giving rise to the taboo deity. In divination, the first step is to determine the use deity, then analyze the strength and weakness of the use deity, whether there is an original deity that is active and supports it, whether there is a taboo deity that is active and attacks it, and the extent of support or attack.

Analyzing the Strength of the Original Deity

The strength of the original deity directly affects the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the use deity. There are five situations where the original deity can effectively give rise to the use deity: when the original deity is strong and prosperous or is accompanied by the day or month, when it moves and generates a return or progresses forward, when it is in its long life or imperial prosperity on the day or month, when it moves simultaneously with the taboo deity, or when it is strong and active but empty or transformed. Under these circumstances, the original deity can effectively support the use deity, having a positive impact on the divination outcome.

Analyzing the Strength of the Taboo Deity

The strength of the taboo deity is also crucial. There are five situations where the taboo deity is active and attacks the use deity: when the taboo deity is strong and prosperous or is supported by the day, month, or moving lines, when it moves and generates a return or retreats, when it is strong and active but empty or transformed, when it is in its long life or imperial prosperity on the day or month, or when it moves together with the enemy deity. Under these circumstances, the taboo deity's attacking force is stronger, negatively affecting the divination outcome.

Analyzing the Strength of the Enemy Deity

The enemy deity attacks the original deity and gives rise to the taboo deity. Its strength should not be overlooked. When the enemy deity is strong and active within the hexagram, it poses a threat to both the original deity and the use deity. The strength of the enemy deity can be judged based on the same principles used for analyzing the original deity.

Case Analysis

Through the analysis of multiple hexagram cases, we can observe the comparative strength of the original deity, taboo deity, and enemy deity under different conditions. These examples demonstrate the application of the original deity and enemy deity in actual divination, as well as their impact on the outcomes.

Through an in-depth exploration of the definitions, strength analysis, and case studies of the original deity, taboo deity, and enemy deity, we can conclude that the comparative strength between the original deity and enemy deity has a decisive impact on the outcome of the divination in Yijing. Understanding the relationship between their strengths is essential for accurately interpreting the hexagrams and predicting auspiciousness or inauspiciousness.