The Meaning of the Hour Pillar Being in 'Jue'
When the hour pillar is in the "Jue" (extinction) state, it means that the earthly branch of the hour pillar is in the "Jue" position in the twelve stages of life. This represents that the later years may face turning points, and the relationship with children may be relatively weak. The individual's later years may require independent living, with less support from their children."Jue" symbolizes a turning point and a new beginning. The hour pillar governs the later years and the child palace. People with this fate may have a lighter connection with their children, such as fewer children, early separation from home, or infrequent meetings. In their later years, direct support from their children may be limited.
Their later life may be prone to change, possibly leaving behind past ways of life and facing elderly care issues alone. They often have a strong sense of independence and self-reliance, and can adapt to changes in their environment.
The impact needs to be judged comprehensively: if "Jue" is an unfavorable element and has no control or transformation, the signals of a thin relationship with children and loneliness in old age are stronger. If it is a favorable element or protected by auspicious stars, it may instead open up a new life in old age through personal adjustment.
Where Is 'Jue' Best Located?
Having "Jue" in the year pillar is relatively the best option. The year pillar mainly governs early life fortune, and at this stage, the negative effects of "Jue" mostly manifest during youth. As one grows and the fortune shifts, it is easy to resolve through personal effort, causing minimal interference with the key fortunes of middle and later life.The influence of "Jue" varies depending on the pillar: - The year pillar governs childhood and family foundation. If "Jue" is in the year pillar, it may mean a modest family background or early hardships, but the trials in youth can build capability. After adulthood, improvement can be gradually achieved with the help of major periods and annual fortune, with limited impact on core areas like career, marriage, and children.
- The month pillar governs youth and career development. "Jue" here may lead to career bottlenecks and interpersonal fluctuations during youth, affecting the accumulation phase of life, which is relatively disadvantageous.
- The day pillar governs middle age and marital relationships. "Jue" here may cause marital conflicts and fluctuations in middle age, having a greater impact on the stability of this key life stage.
- The hour pillar governs old age and children. "Jue" here may affect the stability of old age and the relationship with children, making it a relatively unfavorable position.
It should be noted that whether "Jue" is good or bad ultimately depends on whether it is a favorable element in the destiny chart. If it is a favorable element, even if located in other pillars, it can transform into an opportunity for "rebuilding after destruction."
Q&A
Q: Does "Jue" in the hour pillar necessarily mean a weak relationship with children?A: Not necessarily. If there are elements like Food God or Injury God (for women, the star of children) or Official and Slash (for men, the star of children) that are strong and prosperous in the destiny chart, and if the major periods and annual fortune encounter "Tai" (embryo) or "Yang" (nursing), it can alleviate the effect of "Jue," significantly improving the relationship with children.
Q: If "Jue" is in the year pillar but is an unfavorable element, can it still be considered good?
A: It is still relatively manageable. Early hardships caused by an unfavorable element can be compensated through postnatal efforts, such as focusing on study and ability enhancement in youth, and accumulating contacts. After adulthood, one can break free from its influence with the shift in fortune, causing much less disruption to the overall direction of life than in other pillars.
