In traditional Chinese astrology, the phenomenon of "Jiū Shuǐ Wú Gēn" (癸水无根), where the day stem is Jiū water without roots, is considered a special condition in the fate chart. As one of the ten heavenly stems, Jiū water represents the most gentle and weak water element, and its presence and influence in the fate chart are profound. This article will delve into the meaning, impact, and how to improve this condition through the methods of astrology.
Characteristics and Influence of Jiū Water
According to the "Di Tianui," Jiū water is extremely weak but can reach the Tianjing (celestial river). When it meets Chen (the earthly branch for the third month), it transforms into something divine. Jiū water has an extremely yin and gentle nature, but when it functions, it can reach the celestial river and connect with the sea. When Jiū water meets Chen, it changes endlessly, forming clouds and mist. Since Jiū water is so soft, it can overcome hardness, and it doesn't fear the evaporation or suppression by fire and earth. Even if it is weak, there is no need to urgently use metal to support it. When Jiū water meets Wu earth and the four pillars have strong fire to assist in transformation, Jiū water can be transformed into fire, and at that time, it should be regarded as a special configuration known as the "Fire Transformation Style."
The Relationship Between Jiū Water and the Fate Chart
The "Zui Xing Zi" mentions that Jiū water does not only refer to rain and dew; if it has roots and strength, it can also flow like a river. If the four pillars lack metal and water to support Jiū water, making it weak, then it is not favorable to encounter excessive wealth and officials that drain its energy. Although the eight characters have weak Jiū water, if it is supported by the earth branches that form a water group, it is called "useful god is strong," which belongs to a high-level configuration. If Jiū water is weak and encounters the formation of a fire group with Zi, Wu, and Xu, causing excessive wealth and weak body, then it is necessary to balance it using metal and water.
Characteristics of Jiū Water in Different Months
The "San Ming Tong Hui" and "Qiong Tong Bao Jian" provide detailed descriptions of the characteristics and strategies for Jiū water in different months. For example, in the first month, Jiū water is after the three yangs, with the essence of rain and dew, and its nature is extremely soft. It first uses Xin metal to generate the source of Jiū water, then uses Bing fire to warm it up, known as "Yin-Yang Harmony" and the birth of all things. In the second month, Jiū water is neither strong nor weak, and Yi wood dominates, draining the original spirit. It mainly uses Geng metal, with Xin metal as a secondary choice. In the third month, Jiū water needs to distinguish between after the Qingming Festival, when the fire is not yet intense, and it primarily uses Bing fire for Yin-Yang balance. In the fourth month, Jiū water prefers Xin metal, and if Xin is unavailable, it uses Geng metal. In the fifth month, Jiū water is extremely weak without roots and must rely on Geng and Xin metals as the foundation for survival. In the sixth month, Jiū water is divided into upper and lower halves, with Geng and Xin metals being active in the lower half and dormant in the upper half. In the seventh month, Jiū water is at its mother's peak, and although it is dead in Shen, it is actually supported by Geng metal within Shen, known as "life in death." In the eighth month, Xin metal is refined and not comparable to ordinary metal, and since it is a clear water and white metal, Xin metal is used as the main resource, with Bing fire as an assistant. In the ninth month, Jiū water is out of season and rootless, with Wu earth dominating and over-restraining it. It primarily uses Xin metal to activate the source of water. In the tenth month, Jiū water is strong but weak, because Hai (the earth branch for the tenth month) contains wood that drains the original spirit, so using Geng and Xin metals is ideal. In the eleventh month, Jiū water is in the freezing period, and there is no harmonious interaction between metal and water, so Bing fire is used to thaw it. In the twelfth month, Jiū water is extremely cold and frozen, preventing all things from thriving, and Bing fire is needed to thaw it.
Through an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of "Jiū Shuǐ Wú Gēn," we understand the importance of Jiū water in the fate chart and its impact on personal destiny. Jiū water has different characteristics and strategies in different months. Through reasonable astrological adjustments, the adverse effects caused by "Jiū Shuǐ Wú Gēn" can be improved, thus achieving a harmonious and balanced fate chart state.
