Is the later years necessarily happy when the hour pillar is in Longsheng?
The hour pillar being in Longsheng does not necessarily mean a happy later life. The key lies in the compatibility of the overall destiny, whether there are conflicts or destructions. If it is a favorable element and free from damage, the probability of happiness is high. However, if it is an unfavorable element or suffers damage, it may lead to the opposite outcome.Longsheng is the stage in the Twelve Longshengs that symbolizes rebirth and vitality. The hour pillar represents the later years and the children's palace. Its favorable tendencies are obvious: the later years may be physically healthy, full of vitality, and with a more optimistic and proactive mindset; children are often intelligent and promising, with harmonious parent-child relationships and easy to receive support from them;
Career or wealth may develop later, showing a steady accumulation. However, these are not absolute. If Longsheng is an unfavorable element, it may cause the elderly to remain busy and overworked even in their later years; if Longsheng is in conflict or void, the relationship with children may weaken, and health or family may also face fluctuations, making it difficult to achieve real happiness and stability.
Why shouldn't the hour pillar be in Longsheng?
The saying "the hour pillar should not be in Longsheng" is not an absolute taboo. The core issue is that the "vitality characteristic" of Longsheng may conflict with the need for stability in the later years, and when it is an unfavorable element or lacks control, it can lead to excessive work and imbalance in fortune.Excess energy makes it hard to rest: Longsheng represents abundant vitality. In the later years, one should rest, but due to this vitality, they may find it hard to stay idle, taking on tasks or worrying about their children, leading to physical and mental exhaustion and difficulty enjoying leisure.
Unfavorable elements bring burdens: If Longsheng is an unfavorable element such as Seven Killers or Robber Wealth, its "rebirth" energy may transform into disputes, competition, or wealth loss in the later years, adding burdens to life.
Conflicts destroy blessings: If the hour pillar in Longsheng encounters conflicts or destruction, the favorable aspects like health and children's relationship may be weakened, possibly leading to children moving away or health fluctuations, which goes against the expectation of a happy and stable later life.
Imbalanced structure brings changes: If the overall destiny itself has an unbalanced five elements, the strong energy of Longsheng may exacerbate this imbalance, causing unexpected changes in later years' fortune and making it difficult to transition smoothly.
Related Q&A
Q: If the hour pillar is in Longsheng as a favorable element but is slightly conflicted, can the later years still be happy?
A: It is likely so. Slight conflicts do not completely negate the benefits of Longsheng. As long as proper health management is done and the affairs of children are appropriately let go, one can still enjoy a healthy body and filial children in the later years.
Q: For someone whose hour pillar is in Longsheng, is it suitable to continue working or starting a business in the later years?
A: It depends on the individual. If it is a favorable element and one has abundant energy, one can choose light work or a side job to make use of their value. If it is an unfavorable element or one's health is poor, it is advisable to focus on rest and avoid overexertion that might affect happiness.
