0. The Derivation Framework — How Ten Gods Are Born
The Ten Gods (十神) are not arbitrary symbols. They are mathematically derived through a two-step process: Five Element Relationship + Yin/Yang Polarity . Understanding this derivation is essential for advanced analysis.
Step 1: Five Element Relationship (五行关系)
Every element in your chart has exactly one of five relationships to your Day Master. This relationship determines the category of the Ten God:
第一步：五行生克关系
命局中任何五行與日主的關係，必定屬於以下五種之一：
| Relationship | Chinese | Meaning | Produces | Group Name |
|---|
| Resource | 生我 | Element that produces me | 2 Gods | 印星 (Seal Group) |
| Companion | 同我 | Same element as me | 2 Gods | 比劫 (Parallel Group) |
| Output | 我生 | Element I produce | 2 Gods | 食傷 (Expression Group) |
| Wealth | 我剋 | Element I control | 2 Gods | 財星 (Wealth Group) |
| Influence | 剋我 | Element that controls me | 2 Gods | 官殺 (Officer Group) |
Step 2: Polarity Split (阴阳之分)
Each of the five relationships above produces TWO gods, depending on whether the polarity (Yin/Yang) of the element matches the Day Master's polarity:
- Same polarity (同性): Yang DM + Yang Element, or Yin DM + Yin Element → produces the 偏 (Indirect) variant
- Opposite polarity (異性): Yang DM + Yin Element, or Yin DM + Yang Element → produces the 正 (Direct) variant
第二步：陰陽異同
每一組五行關係再根據陰陽異同，分化出兩個十神：
- 同性： 陽干見陽干，或陰干見陰干 → 產生 偏 星
- 異性： 陽干見陰干，或陰干見陽干 → 產生 正 星
| Five Element Relationship | Polarity | Produces | Example (甲 Wood DM) |
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| 生我 (Resource) | 同性 (Same) | 偏印 (Indirect Resource) | 壬 Water produces 甲 Wood (Yang → Yang) |
| 異性 (Opposite) | 正印 (Direct Resource) | 癸 Water produces 甲 Wood (Yin → Yang) |
| 同我 (Companion) | 同性 (Same) | 比肩 (Friend) | 甲 Wood meets 甲 Wood |
| 異性 (Opposite) | 劫財 (Rob Wealth) | 乙 Wood meets 甲 Wood |
| 我生 (Output) | 同性 (Same) | 食神 (Eating God) | 甲 Wood produces 丙 Fire (Yang → Yang) |
| 異性 (Opposite) | 傷官 (Hurting Officer) | 甲 Wood produces 丁 Fire (Yang → Yin) |
| 我剋 (Wealth) | 同性 (Same) | 偏財 (Indirect Wealth) | 甲 Wood controls 戊 Earth (Yang → Yang) |
| 異性 (Opposite) | 正財 (Direct Wealth) | 甲 Wood controls 己 Earth (Yang → Yin) |
| 剋我 (Influence) | 同性 (Same) | 七殺 (Seven Killings) | 庚 Metal controls 甲 Wood (Yang → Yang) |
| 異性 (Opposite) | 正官 (Direct Officer) | 辛 Metal controls 甲 Wood (Yin → Yang) |
Complete Derivation Matrix — All 10 Day Masters
The following matrix shows which Ten God each Heavenly Stem represents for each of the 10 possible Day Masters. Use this as a quick reference when analyzing charts:
| Day Master ↓ | 甲 | 乙 | 丙 | 丁 | 戊 | 己 | 庚 | 辛 | 壬 | 癸 |
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| 甲 Wood | 比肩 | 劫財 | 食神 | 傷官 | 偏財 | 正財 | 七殺 | 正官 | 偏印 | 正印 |
| 乙 Wood | 劫財 | 比肩 | 傷官 | 食神 | 正財 | 偏財 | 正官 | 七殺 | 正印 | 偏印 |
| 丙 Fire | 偏印 | 正印 | 比肩 | 劫財 | 食神 | 傷官 | 偏財 | 正財 | 七殺 | 正官 |
| 丁 Fire | 正印 | 偏印 | 劫財 | 比肩 | 傷官 | 食神 | 正財 | 偏財 | 正官 | 七殺 |
| 戊 Earth | 七殺 | 正官 | 偏印 | 正印 | 比肩 | 劫財 | 食神 | 傷官 | 偏財 | 正財 |
| 己 Earth | 正官 | 七殺 | 正印 | 偏印 | 劫財 | 比肩 | 傷官 | 食神 | 正財 | 偏財 |
| 庚 Metal | 偏財 | 正財 | 七殺 | 正官 | 偏印 | 正印 | 比肩 | 劫財 | 食神 | 傷官 |
| 辛 Metal | 正財 | 偏財 | 正官 | 七殺 | 正印 | 偏印 | 劫財 | 比肩 | 傷官 | 食神 |
| 壬 Water | 食神 | 傷官 | 偏財 | 正財 | 七殺 | 正官 | 偏印 | 正印 | 比肩 | 劫財 |
| 癸 Water | 傷官 | 食神 | 正財 | 偏財 | 正官 | 七殺 | 正印 | 偏印 | 劫財 | 比肩 |
Usage: Find your Day Master in the left column, then read across to see what each Heavenly Stem represents in your chart.
Classical Citation
「十神之名，始於日干。以日干為我，視其與他干之生剋關係，而定十神之名。」
— The names of the Ten Gods begin with the Day Stem. Taking the Day Stem as "Self," examine its production and control relationships with other Stems to determine the Ten God names.
Source: 淵海子平 (Yuan Hai Zi Ping)
1B. Ten Gods for Life Domains — 十神生活領域解讀
Beyond family relationships, each Ten God governs specific life domains. Understanding how to read the Ten Gods for career, wealth, marriage, children, health, property, and reputation is essential for comprehensive BaZi analysis.
Domain 1: Career & Authority (官殺解讀)
The Influence Group (官殺 Guān Shā) governs your relationship with authority, career advancement, and social standing.
正官 — The Legitimate Path
Career Style: Institutional advancement, formal credentials, steady promotion
Ideal Positions: Civil service, corporate management, academia, medicine
When Favourable: Respect for hierarchy, good reputation, promotions come naturally
When Unfavourable: Trapped by bureaucracy, fear of authority, risk-averse stagnation
七殺 — The Power Path
Career Style: Crisis leadership, turnaround situations, high-stakes decisions
Ideal Positions: Military, emergency services, M&A, startups, politics
When Favourable: Decisive, commanding respect, thrive under pressure
When Unfavourable: Violent, paranoid, attracts enemies and lawsuits
Must Be Tamed: 食神制殺 or 印化殺
Domain 2: Wealth & Business (財星解讀)
The Wealth Group (財星 Cái Xīng) governs income, assets, and material security.
正財 — The Steady Accumulator
Wealth Style: Salary, fixed income, reliable returns
Best Vehicles: Savings accounts, bonds, blue-chip stocks, real estate
Psychology: Frugal, risk-averse, values security over growth
Shadow: Can become stingy, misses opportunities from excessive caution
偏財 — The Mobile Capital
Wealth Style: Windfalls, commissions, other people's money
Best Vehicles: Stocks, venture capital, trading, entrepreneurial ventures
Psychology: Generous, risk-tolerant, sees money as flowing resource
Shadow: Gambling tendency, financial instability, can lose everything quickly
Domain 3: Marriage & Romance (夫妻解讀)
Marriage analysis requires identifying the Spouse Star (夫星 for females, 妻星 for males) and examining its condition.
| Native | Spouse Star | Legitimate (正) | Secondary (偏) | Key Indicators |
|---|
| Male DM | 財星 (Wealth) | 正財 = Wife | 偏財 = Mistress/Lover | 財星合日主 = devoted spouse; 財星被劫 = spouse stolen/lost |
| Female DM | 官殺 (Officer) | 正官 = Husband | 七殺 = Lover/Boyfriend | 官星合日主 = devoted husband; 官殺混雜 = multiple relationships |
Marriage Timing: When Spouse Star appears in Luck Pillar or combines with Day Master → marriage opportunity. When Spouse Palace (Day Branch) is clashed → marital instability or divorce.
Domain 4: Children & Lineage (子息解讀)
The Children Stars differ by gender:
- Male DM: 官殺 (Officer/Killings) — the element that controls the father disciplines him through children
- Female DM: 食傷 (Output) — the element the mother produces is her children
| Native | Son | Daughter | Grandchildren |
|---|
| Male DM | 七殺 (同性) | 正官 (異性) | 食傷 (Output stars) |
| Female DM | 傷官 (同性) | 食神 (異性) | 官殺 (Influence stars) |
Domain 5: Property & Assets (印星房產)
The Resource Group (印星 Yìn Xīng) governs property, vehicles, credentials, and institutional backing.
- 正印: Main residence, inherited property, official documents, diplomas
- 偏印: Secondary properties, unconventional assets, secret holdings
Property Luck: When 印星 is strong and unbroken by Wealth → property acquisition is favorable. When 財壞印 → property loss or documentation issues.
Domain 6: Social Status & Reputation (名譽地位)
Status is read through Officer (官) for formal titles and Seal (印) for credential-based authority.
- 官印雙全: High social status through legitimate channels — government, academia, institutions
- 殺印相生: Authority earned through overcoming adversity — military, crisis leadership
- 傷官見官: Reputation damage, scandals, clashes with authority figures
- 財官雙美: Wealth and status together — business leaders with social standing
2. Medical BaZi (中醫命理)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and BaZi, the health of the physical body is directly linked to the balance of the Five Elements. A missing, weak, or excessively strong element often indicates a potential health issue in the corresponding organ system.
General Principles of Diagnosis
- Too Strong (旺): The organ is hyperactive, prone to inflammation or blockage.
- Too Weak (弱): The organ is deficient, prone to degeneration or lack of function.
- Clashed (沖): Sudden injury, acute illness, or surgery.
- Missing (缺): Genetic weakness or hidden issues in that system.
基礎診斷原則
- 太旺： 臟腑機能亢進，易患炎症、積熱或阻塞。
- 太弱： 臟腑氣血不足，易患退化性疾病或功能低下。
- 逢沖： 代表突發性受傷、急性病變或手術。
- 缺失： 該五行對應的系統先天較弱或有隱疾。
🌲 Wood (木)
Organs: Liver (Yin), Gallbladder (Yang).
Body Parts: Limbs, Tendons, Eyes, Nerves, Hair.
Emotion: Anger (Too strong), Depression (Too weak).
Common Issues: Migraines, spinal problems, nerve pain, vision loss, stroke.
🔥 Fire (火)
Organs: Heart (Yin), Small Intestine (Yang), Pericardium.
Body Parts: Blood, Circulatory System, Face, Tongue.
Emotion: Joy/Mania (Too strong), Anxiety (Too weak).
Common Issues: Hypertension, heart palpitations, inflammation, blood disorders, eye strain.
⛰️ Earth (土)
Organs: Spleen (Yin), Stomach (Yang).
Body Parts: Flesh, Muscles, Mouth, Lips, Digestive System.
Emotion: Worry/Overthinking.
Common Issues: Digestive problems, diabetes, obesity, tumors/cysts (stagnation), lethargy.
⚔️ Metal (金)
Organs: Lungs (Yin), Large Intestine (Yang).
Body Parts: Skin, Nose, Respiratory System, Skeleton (Teeth).
Emotion: Grief/Sadness.
Common Issues: Asthma, allergies, skin rashes (eczema), constipation, weak immunity.
💧 Water (水)
Organs: Kidneys (Yin), Bladder (Yang).
Body Parts: Ears, Bones, Marrow, Reproductive System, Brain.
Emotion: Fear.
Common Issues: Lower back pain, kidney stones, urinary issues, hearing loss, reproductive problems.
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2.3 Ten Gods → Health Correlation Matrix (十神健康對照)
Beyond the basic Five Element mapping, each Ten God carries specific health implications when it dominates the chart or is activated by timing. This matrix represents the synthesis of classical medical BaZi theory from texts such as the 三命通會 (Sān Mìng Tōng Huì) and 淵海子平 (Yuān Hǎi Zǐ Píng) .
Reading Principle: When a Ten God is excessively strong, deficient, or clashed in the chart, the corresponding organ systems and health patterns become vulnerable. The polarity (Direct 正 vs. Indirect 偏) further refines the expression — Direct gods manifest as mainstream conditions, while Indirect gods produce atypical or complex presentations.
解讀原則： 當某十神過旺、過弱或逢沖時，對應的臟腑系統與健康模式便易出現問題。陰陽正偏之分進一步細化其表現——正神多顯現為常見病症，偏神則呈現非典型或複雜症狀。
| Ten God (十神) | Primary Organ Systems | Health Pattern When Excessive | Health Pattern When Deficient/Clashed | Psychosomatic Correlation |
|---|
比肩 Bǐ Jiān
Friend | Musculoskeletal, Immune System | Overwork injuries, joint inflammation, competitive stress | Weak constitution, poor recovery, isolation-related decline | Self-worth issues manifest as back/spine problems |
劫財 Jié Cái
Rob Wealth | Cardiovascular, Adrenal System | Hypertension, heart palpitations, accidents, addiction risk | Low vitality, poor stress response, blood sugar instability | Hidden resentment manifests as chest/heart symptoms |
食神 Shí Shén
Eating God | Digestive, Endocrine, Mouth/Throat | Obesity, metabolic syndrome, overindulgence disorders | Poor digestion, eating disorders, speech difficulties | Unexpressed creativity manifests as throat/digestive issues |
傷官 Shāng Guān
Hurting Officer | Reproductive, Nervous System, Skin | Insomnia, anxiety, reproductive disorders, skin eruptions | Mental fatigue, hormonal imbalance, chronic dissatisfaction | Suppressed rebellion manifests as reproductive/skin issues |
偏財 Piān Cái
Indirect Wealth | Liver, Gallbladder, Eyes | Liver Fire rising, eye strain, sexual excess depletion | Poor detoxification, vision problems, decision paralysis | Guilt over gains manifests as liver/eye disorders |
正財 Zhèng Cái
Direct Wealth | Spleen, Stomach, Pancreas | Worry-induced digestive disorders, diabetes tendency | Poor nutrient absorption, muscle weakness, chronic fatigue | Financial anxiety manifests as digestive dysfunction |
七殺 Qī Shā
Seven Killings | Immune, Nervous, Inflammatory Response | Autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, high cortisol | Weak immunity, susceptibility to external pathogens | Unprocessed trauma manifests as inflammatory conditions |
正官 Zhèng Guān
Direct Officer | Lung, Large Intestine, Skin | Constipation, respiratory constriction, skin rashes from stress | Poor boundary function, weak Wei Qi, breathing difficulties | Repressed self-expression manifests as lung/skin issues |
偏印 Piān Yìn
Indirect Resource (Owl) | Brain, Nervous System, Mental Health | Insomnia, obsessive thinking, paranoid ideation | Poor memory, learning difficulties, spiritual disconnection | Isolation and mistrust manifest as neurological symptoms |
正印 Zhèng Yìn
Direct Resource | Respiratory, Immune (Protective Qi) | Overprotection leading to weak immunity, dependency disorders | Vulnerable to colds/flu, poor recovery, mother-related health issues | Dependence issues manifest as respiratory weakness |
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2.4 Psychosomatic-Emotional Patterns (情志致病)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Five Emotions (五志 Wǔ Zhì) are not merely psychological states but physiological forces that directly affect organ function. The Huang Di Nei Jing establishes: "怒伤肝、喜伤心、思伤脾、悲伤肺、恐伤肾" — Anger damages the Liver, Joy damages the Heart, Worry damages the Spleen, Grief damages the Lung, Fear damages the Kidney.
Clinical Principle: When a Ten God that governs a particular emotion dominates the chart OR is under severe pressure from clashes/combinations, the corresponding organ system becomes vulnerable. This is not abstract psychology — it is a mechanistic prediction of organ stress based on the energetic configuration.
臨床原則： 當主導某種情志的十神在命局中佔主導地位，或受到嚴重的沖合壓力時，對應的臟腑系統便會變得脆弱。這不是抽象的心理學——而是基於能量配置對臟腑壓力的機制性預測。
怒 — Anger ↔ Wood/Liver
Ten Gods: Seven Killings (七殺), Hurting Officer (傷官), Rob Wealth (劫財)
Pattern: Excessive anger or suppressed rage → Liver Qi stagnation → rib-side pain, migraines, eye problems, menstrual irregularities, hypertension.
Classical Formula: Xiao Yao San (逍遙散) to soothe Liver and spread Qi.
喜 — Joy ↔ Fire/Heart
Ten Gods: Eating God (食神), Indirect Wealth (偏財)
Pattern: Excessive joy or manic excitement → Heart Fire blazing → palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, manic behavior, speech disorders.
Classical Formula: Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (天王補心丹) to nourish Heart Yin.
思 — Worry/Pensiveness ↔ Earth/Spleen
Ten Gods: Direct Wealth (正財), Direct Officer (正官), Direct Resource (正印)
Pattern: Excessive worry or overthinking → Spleen Qi stagnation → digestive disorders, bloating, poor appetite, fatigue, muscle weakness.
Classical Formula: Gui Pi Tang (歸脾湯) to strengthen Spleen and nourish Heart.
悲 — Grief ↔ Metal/Lung
Ten Gods: Direct Officer (正官), Indirect Resource (偏印)
Pattern: Excessive grief or suppressed sorrow → Lung Qi deficiency → respiratory weakness, asthma, skin conditions, chronic fatigue, immune deficiency.
Classical Formula: Bai He Gu Jin Tang (百合固金湯) to nourish Lung Yin.
恐 — Fear ↔ Water/Kidney
Ten Gods: Seven Killings (七殺), Indirect Resource (偏印)
Pattern: Excessive fear or chronic anxiety → Kidney Qi depletion → lower back pain, urinary issues, reproductive weakness, hearing problems, bone density issues.
Classical Formula: Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (金匱腎氣丸) to warm Kidney Yang.
驚 — Shock/Fright ↔ Heart/Kidney Axis
Ten Gods: Seven Killings (七殺) when clashed suddenly
Pattern: Sudden shock or trauma → Heart-Kidney communication disrupted → palpitations, insomnia with fear, night sweats, panic attacks.
Classical Formula: Ci Zhu Wan (磁朱丸) to calm Spirit and anchor Yang.
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2.5 Disease Timing Through Luck Pillars (運程病機)
The prediction of health crises is one of the most practical applications of Medical BaZi. The principle is straightforward: the natal chart reveals constitutional vulnerability, while the Luck Pillars (大運 Dà Yùn) and Annual Pillars (流年 Liú Nián) reveal when that vulnerability will be triggered.
The Three-Step Timing Method
- Identify Constitutional Weakness (先天體質): Which element is missing, deficient, or excessively strong in the natal chart?
- Analyze Luck Pillar Pressure (大運壓力): Does the current 10-year Luck Pillar further weaken, clash, or overwhelm the vulnerable element?
- Pinpoint Annual Trigger (流年觸發): Does the Annual Pillar deliver the final "blow" — creating a triple-layer attack on the organ system?
| Luck Pillar Mechanism | Chinese | Health Trigger Pattern | Example |
|---|
| Further Weakening | 加重虛弱 | Luck Pillar element controls or drains the already-weak constitutional element | Constitutional Water deficiency → Earth Luck Pillar arrives (Earth controls Water) → Kidney stress |
| Branch Clash | 地支相沖 | Luck Pillar Branch clashes with Day Branch (Spouse Palace = body core) | Day Branch 卯 → Luck Pillar 酉 arrives (卯酉沖) → sudden illness or surgery |
| Excessive Buildup | 太過積聚 | Luck Pillar adds MORE of the already-excessive element | Fire-dominant chart → Fire Luck Pillar arrives → Heart/ cardiovascular crisis |
| Shen Sha Activation | 神煞觸發 | Yang Ren (羊刃), Bing Fu (病符), or Bai Hu (白虎) activated by transit | Natal Yang Ren in 午 → 子 year arrives (子午沖) → injury or surgical intervention |
| Formation Destruction | 格局破壞 | A protective formation in the natal chart is broken by Luck Pillar | 食神制殺 formation → Indirect Resource (Owl) arrives in Luck Pillar → 梟神奪食 → health collapse |
| Empty Tomb Opening | 墓庫開啟 | A Tomb (辰戌醜未) storing disease potential is "opened" by clash | Natal 戌 Tomb containing hidden illness factor → 辰 Luck Pillar clashes open → latent disease manifests |
Critical Timing Window Principle
The highest-risk period is when both the Luck Pillar AND the Annual Pillar simultaneously attack the weak element. This creates a "double-strike" effect:
- Luck Pillar sets the macro-condition (weakens the system over 10 years)
- Annual Pillar provides the immediate trigger (the year of crisis)
Example: A patient with constitutional Fire weakness enters a Water Luck Pillar (Water controls Fire). The 10-year period is characterized by Heart vulnerability. Within that period, a Water-heavy year (e.g., 壬子 year) delivers the trigger — this is the predicted year of cardiovascular event.
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2.6 Constitutional Treatment Principles (體質治療)
Medical BaZi is not merely diagnostic — it informs treatment strategy. By understanding which Ten God pattern dominates or is deficient, practitioners can select appropriate classical formulas and lifestyle interventions that address the root constitutional imbalance.
| Dominant/Deficient Pattern | Treatment Principle | Representative Formula | Lifestyle Guidance |
|---|
Seven Killings Excess
(Chronic stress, autoimmune tendency) | Transform Killings with Seal (殺印相生)
Clear Heat, calm Shen | Huang Lian Jie Du Tang (黃連解毒湯)
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (天王補心丹) | Reduce external pressure; cultivate stillness; avoid confrontation; practice internal arts (Qi Gong, meditation) |
Hurting Officer Dominant
(Rebellion, insomnia, reproductive issues) | Clear Fire, nourish Yin
Harmonize rebellion into creativity | Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (知柏地黃丸)
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San (丹梔逍遙散) | Channel creativity constructively; avoid stimulants; balance work-rest; creative outlets for rebellion |
Indirect Resource Dominant
(Insomnia, obsessive thinking, isolation) | Nourish Heart Blood
Calm the Owl (梟神) | Gui Pi Tang (歸脾湯)
Suan Zao Ren Tang (酸棗仁湯) | Social connection; avoid excessive isolation; regular sleep schedule; grounding practices |
Direct Wealth Excess
(Worry, digestive disorders, fatigue) | Strengthen Spleen
Reduce worry patterns | Si Jun Zi Tang (四君子湯)
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang (香砂六君子湯) | Reduce financial anxiety; regular mealtimes; avoid overthinking; moderate exercise |
Fire Element Void
(Heart weakness, circulation problems) | Warm Yang, nourish Heart
Tonify Fire element | Shen Fu Tang (參附湯)
Zhi Gan Cao Tang (炙甘草湯) | Protect from cold; cultivate joy; cardiac-supporting herbs; avoid excessive sweating |
Wood Element Excess
(Liver attacking Spleen) | Soothe Liver, strengthen Spleen
柔肝健脾 | Xiao Yao San (逍遙散)
Tong Xie Yao Fang (痛瀉要方) | Manage anger; avoid sour foods; gentle stretching; liver-supporting diet |
Water Element Void
(Kidney deficiency, bone/reproductive issues) | Tonify Kidney
Nourish Essence | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (六味地黃丸)
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (金匱腎氣丸) | Conserve sexual energy; black foods; avoid cold; protect lower back; bone-strengthening exercise |
Metal Element Void
(Lung weakness, immunity issues) | Tonify Lung Qi
Strengthen Wei Qi | Yu Ping Feng San (玉屏風散)
Sheng Mai San (生脈散) | Breathing exercises; protect from wind; white foods; grief processing; skin care |
Integration with Seasonal Cultivation
Constitutional treatment is most effective when aligned with seasonal energy. The Huang Di Nei Jing principle "春夏養陽，秋冬養陰" (Spring/Summer nourish Yang; Autumn/Winter nourish Yin) combines with Ten God analysis:
- Seven Killings dominant: Winter (Water season) is critical — Kidney support prevents total exhaustion
- Hurting Officer dominant: Summer (Fire season) requires caution — excess Fire damages Yin further
- Direct Wealth dominant: Late Summer (Earth season) is optimal for Spleen strengthening
- Direct Officer dominant: Autumn (Metal season) supports Lung tonification
For complete seasonal cultivation guidance, see Medical Astrology Module .
3. Ten Gods — Character Archetypes (十神人格)
Each of the Ten Gods embodies a distinct psychological archetype. When a particular God dominates a chart (especially appearing as the Month Stem Dominant God 月令透干 or the strongest element), it profoundly shapes the native's personality, career path, and even physical health predispositions.
Read these archetypes as tendencies, not absolutes. A chart with multiple strong Gods produces a blend. The polarity (Yin vs Yang variant) further refines the expression.
以下人格原型為傾向而非定論。命局中若多神並旺，則性格為混合型。陰陽正偏之分進一步細化其表現。
🤝 Companion Group — 同我 (Self & Peers)
比肩 Bǐ Jiān — The Shoulder (Friend)
Archetype: The Independent Operator. Self-reliant, principled, and driven by personal will-power. Prefers to earn through direct effort rather than relying on others.
Personality: Honest, straightforward, competitive in a fair-play manner. Can be stubborn and unwilling to compromise. Values autonomy above all.
Career: Solo entrepreneurs, athletes, skilled tradespeople, freelancers, independent consultants. Excels where personal effort directly determines income.
Health: Robust constitution but prone to overwork injuries, musculoskeletal strain, and stress from shouldering too much alone. Tendency to ignore early symptoms.
劫財 Jié Cái — Rob Wealth
Archetype: The Charismatic Competitor. Aggressive, socially magnetic, and willing to use any advantage. The "hands of others" — leverages networks and partnerships.
Personality: Bold, persuasive, restless, and risk-seeking. Generous to allies but ruthless to rivals. Hidden agendas are common. Thrives on high-stakes environments.
Career: Venture capitalists, military/police leaders, stockbrokers, competitive sales, team leaders who "conquer markets." Excels in high-risk, high-reward arenas.
Health: Prone to sudden injuries (accidents, fights), cardiovascular stress from intense living. Tendency toward addictive behaviors — gambling, substance abuse, adrenaline dependency.
🎨 Output Group — 我生 (Expression & Creation)
食神 Shí Shén — Eating God
Archetype: The Happy Buddha. Gentle, talented, and naturally expressive. Represents the "soft" creative output that produces wealth organically. The source of wealth (財源).
Personality: Easy-going, generous, eloquent, appreciative of beauty and comfort. Enjoys fine food, art, and leisure. Avoids conflict. Can be passive or lazy when unchallenged.
Career: Chefs, artists, musicians, teachers, consultants, writers, therapists. Any role where natural talent translates smoothly into income without aggressive competition.
Health: Generally good longevity (食神制殺 protects life). Prone to weight gain, digestive overindulgence, and metabolic disorders from sedentary hedonism.
傷官 Shāng Guān — Hurting Officer
Archetype: The Rebel Genius. Sharp, unconventional, technically brilliant, and fundamentally anti-authoritarian. The "aggressive" output that challenges the status quo.
Personality: Quick-witted, proud, emotionally intense, and disdainful of mediocrity. Offends superiors easily. Craves recognition for intellectual superiority. Vanity is the shadow side.
Career: Lawyers, surgeons, engineers, performers, tech innovators, political strategists. Excels where "breaking the old system" is the path to power.
Health: Reproductive system vulnerabilities (especially for females). Nervous system disorders, insomnia, and emotional burnout. Injury to hands/limbs from over-exertion.
💰 Wealth Group — 我剋 (Control & Possession)
偏財 Piān Cái — Indirect Wealth
Archetype: The Big-Picture Financier. Sees money as a flowing resource to be directed, not hoarded. Represents mobile wealth, the public's money, and large-scale enterprises.
Personality: Generous, sociable, charismatic with money. Comfortable with risk and large transactions. May be unfaithful in relationships (the "mistress" star for males). Lives large.
Career: Stock traders, real estate developers, import/export magnates, investors, entertainment moguls. Any arena where "other people's money" flows through one's hands.
Health: Liver and gallbladder issues from indulgent lifestyle. Prone to exhaustion from managing too many ventures. Sexual health concerns from excessive socializing.
正財 Zhèng Cái — Direct Wealth
Archetype: The Steady Accumulator. Values security, fixed assets, and reliable income. Represents salary, property, and the stable domestic sphere.
Personality: Frugal, responsible, detail-oriented, and conservative. Loyal spouse (the "wife" star for males). Risk-averse. May become narrow-minded or overly materialistic.
Career: Accountants, bank managers, civil servants, property managers, farming, retail operations. Roles with predictable income and tangible output.
Health: Digestive system and spleen/stomach issues from worry about money. Prone to chronic fatigue from working too many hours. Generally stable constitution.
⚖️ Influence Group — 剋我 (Discipline & Power)
七殺 Qī Shā — Seven Killings
Archetype: The Wild Horse. Raw power, danger, authority, and survival instinct. Must be "tamed" (制化) to become constructive; untamed, it destroys the Day Master.
Personality: Decisive, fearless, commanding, and intense. Natural leader in crisis situations. When negative: violent, paranoid, bullying, and attracted to danger.
Career: Military generals, police chiefs, surgeons, martial artists, crisis managers, CEOs of turnaround companies. Thrives where life-and-death pressure exists.
Health: Prone to injuries from violence or accidents, chronic pain, high blood pressure, and autoimmune conditions. The body is constantly under "attack" energy.
正官 Zhèng Guān — Direct Officer
Archetype: The Noble Administrator. Represents law, order, reputation, and legitimate authority. The "gentleman's" path to power through propriety and credentialing.
Personality: Responsible, reputation-conscious, conservative, and rule-following. Respects hierarchy. May become rigid, overly cautious, or "trapped" by social expectations.
Career: Government officials, judges, corporate managers, diplomats, professors. Any role where a formal title and institutional authority define success.
Health: Stress-related conditions from carrying heavy responsibility. Prone to musculoskeletal tension (shoulders, back), headaches, and premature aging from duty.
📚 Resource Group — 生我 (Support & Knowledge)
偏印 Piān Yìn — Indirect Resource (Owl)
Archetype: The Lone Scholar. Drawn to unconventional, esoteric, or niche knowledge. The "Owl" (梟神) that hunts alone at night — deep intuition, but isolation.
Personality: Introspective, idiosyncratic, brilliant in narrow fields, suspicious, and emotionally detached. Often misunderstood. Prefers solitary mastery over social popularity.
Career: Researchers, occult practitioners, astrologers, pharmacists, computer scientists, intelligence analysts. Any field where specialized/secret knowledge is the key asset.
Health: Mental health vulnerabilities — depression, obsessive thinking, insomnia. The "Owl steals the meal" (梟奪食) formation can indicate eating disorders or chronic malabsorption.
正印 Zhèng Yìn — Direct Resource (Seal)
Archetype: The Nurtured Noble. Protected by tradition, credentials, and maternal energy. Represents mainstream education, the official seal of authority, and comfortable support.
Personality: Kind, patient, nurturing, traditional, and academic. Loves learning but may be passive — expecting support rather than earning it. Comfortable, sometimes complacent.
Career: Teachers, professors, civil service (administrative), publishers, religious leaders, real estate (property = Seal). Success through credentials and institutional backing.
Health: Generally protected (Seal nurtures the Self). Vulnerabilities appear when Seal is destroyed — sudden loss of support leads to immune collapse, depression, or respiratory issues.
| Ten God | Core Drive | Shadow Side | Health Risk Organ |
|---|
| 比肩 Bǐ Jiān | Independence, self-reliance | Stubbornness, isolation | Musculoskeletal, overwork |
| 劫財 Jié Cái | Conquest, charisma | Recklessness, betrayal | Cardiovascular, injuries |
| 食神 Shí Shén | Enjoyment, gentle talent | Laziness, overindulgence | Digestive, metabolic |
| 傷官 Shāng Guān | Brilliance, rebellion | Arrogance, alienation | Reproductive, nervous |
| 偏財 Piān Cái | Grand vision, risk-taking | Dissipation, infidelity | Liver, exhaustion |
| 正財 Zhèng Cái | Security, accumulation | Stinginess, rigidity | Spleen/Stomach, fatigue |
| 七殺 Qī Shā | Power, survival | Violence, paranoia | Injuries, autoimmune |
| 正官 Zhèng Guān | Order, reputation | Rigidity, fear of failure | Tension, premature aging |
| 偏印 Piān Yìn | Esoteric mastery | Isolation, paranoia | Mental health, malabsorption |
| 正印 Zhèng Yìn | Nurture, credentialing | Dependency, passivity | Respiratory, immune |
When specific Ten Gods meet in a chart, they create Formations (格局 Gé Jú) — repeatable patterns that ancient masters catalogued over centuries. These formations determine whether the Ten Gods work constructively or destructively.
A formation is "established" (成格) when the key gods are present, properly positioned, and unbroken by destructive elements. A "broken" formation (破格) reverses the positive outcome.
格局「成格」需關鍵十神齊備、位置得宜、且無破壞之神。若格局遭「破格」，則吉變凶、成功逆轉。
食神制殺 — Eating God Controls Seven Killings
Structure: 食神 (Shí Shén) restrains 七殺 (Qī Shā) — Output element controls the Killing element.
Mechanism: The Eating God, being the gentle output of the Day Master, acts as a "civilizing" force on the dangerous Seven Killings. Instead of being crushed by pressure, the native channels aggression into disciplined achievement.
Life Pattern: Authority gained through competence rather than brute force. Common among high-ranking military strategists, corporate leaders who rose through technical expertise, and scholars who wield administrative power. This formation also protects longevity — the Eating God "keeps the tiger leashed."
Broken If: 偏印 (Piān Yìn / Owl) appears and "steals the meal" (梟奪食), removing the control. The Seven Killings is then unleashed — the native faces violence, illness, or catastrophic failure.
傷官見官 — Hurting Officer Meets Direct Officer
Structure: 傷官 (Shāng Guān) encounters 正官 (Zhèng Guān) — the rebel meets the establishment.
Mechanism: The Hurting Officer's nature is to attack and overthrow authority (the Officer). When both appear prominently, the native is in perpetual conflict with systems of power. The classic saying: "傷官見官，為禍百端" — "When the Hurting Officer sees the Officer, a hundred calamities arise."
Life Pattern: Lawsuits, job dismissals, reputation scandals, and clashes with superiors. However, if the Seal (印) intervenes to mediate — transforming the Officer's energy before the Hurting Officer attacks — the native becomes a brilliant reformer who changes institutions from within.
Exception: For Day Masters born in specific months (e.g., 甲 Wood DM in 秋 Autumn), this formation can paradoxically produce great wealth through "breaking the old to build the new."
財滋弱殺 — Wealth Feeds Weak Seven Killings
Structure: 財 (Cái) generates and strengthens a weak 七殺 (Qī Shā).
Mechanism: When the Seven Killings is too weak to function as a useful "pressure" for the Day Master, Wealth (which produces the Killing element in the production cycle) can "feed" it to proper strength. The Day Master then has both wealth and authority.
Life Pattern: Wealthy businesspeople who leverage financial power into political or institutional authority. The native uses money to gain official titles, government connections, or corporate board positions. Common among political donors and business-politicians.
Danger: If Wealth feeds an already strong Seven Killings, the pressure on the Day Master becomes overwhelming — bankruptcy, imprisonment, or health collapse as the "enemy" grows too powerful to control.
印化殺 — Seal Transforms Seven Killings
Structure: 印 (Yìn / Seal) acts as intermediary between 七殺 (Qī Shā) and the Day Master.
Mechanism: The Seven Killings (which controls/attacks the Day Master) produces the Seal element in the Five Element cycle. The Seal then nurtures the Day Master. Thus, the dangerous pressure is alchemically transformed into nourishment: 殺 → 印 → 我 (Killing → Seal → Self).
Life Pattern: Scholars who attain high administrative power. The classic "warrior-sage" — someone who endures great hardship (殺) and converts it into wisdom and credentials (印). Common among PhD holders who become government advisors, and military officers who become university professors.
Key Condition: The Seal must be strong enough to absorb the Killing's energy. If the Seal is too weak or broken by Wealth (財壞印), the transformation fails and the Killing attacks directly.
| Formation (格局) | Gods Involved | Positive Outcome | Broken By |
|---|
| 食神制殺 | 食神 + 七殺 | Authority through competence; longevity | 偏印 (Owl steals meal) |
| 傷官見官 | 傷官 + 正官 | Reform genius (if Seal mediates) | No Seal → lawsuits, dismissal |
| 財滋弱殺 | 財 + 七殺 | Wealth converted to authority | 殺 already strong → collapse |
| 印化殺 | 印 + 七殺 | Warrior-sage, scholarly authority | 財壞印 (Wealth breaks Seal) |
| 傷官生財 | 傷官 + 財 | Technical talent → wealth creation | 正官 interference |
| 殺印相生 | 七殺 + 正印 | Power + Wisdom = Great leadership | 財 breaking the Seal |
| 食神生財 | 食神 + 財 | Effortless prosperity, comfortable life | 梟奪食 (Owl steals meal) |
| 官印雙全 | 正官 + 正印 | Government authority + academic honor | 傷官 attacking the Officer |
Additional Classical Formations (格局補充)
The following formations represent additional patterns documented in classical texts:
傷官生財 — Hurting Officer Produces Wealth
Structure: 傷官 (Shāng Guān) produces 財 (Cái)
Mechanism: Technical brilliance channeled into wealth creation. The rebellious intellect finds commercial application.
Life Pattern: Tech entrepreneurs, inventors who monetize innovations, lawyers who win big cases
Broken If: 正官 (Direct Officer) appears and is attacked → legal troubles derail wealth
官印雙全 — Officer and Seal Both Complete
Structure: 正官 + 正印 both present and strong
Mechanism: Legitimate authority backed by credentials and institutional support. The "gentle scholar-official" archetype.
Life Pattern: High-ranking civil servants, tenured professors, credentialed professionals
Broken If: 傷官 attacks the Officer or 財 breaks the Seal
殺印相生 — Seven Killings and Seal Mutually Produce
Structure: 七殺 produces 印, 印 nurtures Day Master
Mechanism: Extreme pressure (殺) is transformed through learning (印) into personal power. The "warrior-sage."
Life Pattern: Leaders who emerge from hardship, scholars with real-world authority
Key: Seal must be strong enough to absorb the Killing energy
食神生財 — Eating God Produces Wealth
Structure: 食神 (Shí Shén) produces 財 (Cái)
Mechanism: Natural talent flows outward as a steady wealth stream. "Soft" gift creates "hard" living.
Life Pattern: Highly paid specialists, artists, consultants, fine chefs
Broken If: 梟奪食 (Owl steals meal) — 偏印 attacks 食神
財官雙美 — Wealth and Officer Both Auspicious
Structure: Strong 財 + Strong 官 in favourable positions
Mechanism: Wealth supports Officer (財生官), creating simultaneous financial success and social status.
Life Pattern: Business leaders with social standing, philanthropists with official recognition
Requirement: Day Master must be strong enough to handle both
羊刃駕殺 — Yang Ren Controls Seven Killings
Structure: 羊刃 (Yang Ren) + 七殺 interacting
Mechanism: The intense, sharp Yang Ren is used to "drive" or control the Seven Killings. Extremely powerful but dangerous formation.
Life Pattern: Military commanders, high-risk leaders, those who wield dangerous power successfully
Warning: If poorly configured, leads to violent death or catastrophe
傷官配印 — Hurting Officer Paired with Seal
Structure: 傷官 + 印 balanced
Mechanism: The Seal "tames" the Hurting Officer's rebellion, channeling brilliance into constructive output.
Life Pattern: Reformers who work within systems, innovators who gain institutional support
Contrast: Unlike 傷官見官, this produces genius rather than destruction
身殺兩停 — Self and Killings Both Strong
Structure: Day Master and Seven Killings both powerful and balanced
Mechanism: Neither overwhelms the other — a standoff that produces immense capability under pressure.
Life Pattern: Those who thrive in high-stakes environments, "pressure makes diamonds"
Requirement: Precise balance; if either tips, the formation fails
殺重用印 — Heavy Killings Uses Seal
Structure: Strong 七殺 + 印 as the rescue
Mechanism: When Seven Killings is overwhelming, the Seal is the only element that can transform it into support.
Life Pattern: Those who survive extreme pressure through education, credentials, or institutional protection
Key: Seal must be genuine and unbroken
財旺生官 — Prosperous Wealth Produces Officer
Structure: Strong 財 + 官 receiving support
Mechanism: Financial success translates into official status or authority.
Life Pattern: Businesspeople who gain government positions, wealth converted to social standing
Warning: If Officer is absent or broken, wealth alone cannot produce status
印賴殺生 — Seal Relies on Killings to Produce
Structure: 印 needs 七殺 to be activated
Mechanism: A weak Seal becomes strong when Seven Killings feeds it. Pressure creates the credentials.
Life Pattern: Those whose education/credentials come from overcoming adversity
Example: Scholarships earned through competition, degrees obtained under pressure
專旺格 — Dominant Force Structure
Structure: One element completely dominates the chart
Mechanism: Instead of balance, the chart follows the strongest force entirely.
Subtypes: 曲直格, 炎上格, 稼穡格, 從革格, 潤下格
Requirement: Must be pure — mixed elements break the formation
Special Structures (特殊格局)
從殺格 — Follow Seven Killings
Structure: Day Master extremely weak, Seven Killings overwhelmingly strong
Mechanism: The Self "surrenders" and follows the Killings instead of resisting. The enemy becomes the master.
Life Pattern: Those who submit to authority and rise within it; servants who become powerful
Broken If: Resource or Companion element appears to "rescue" the Day Master
從財格 — Follow Wealth
Structure: Day Master extremely weak, Wealth overwhelmingly strong
Mechanism: The Self abandons itself to pursue wealth. Money becomes the master.
Life Pattern: Extreme wealth accumulation, often through complete dedication to financial pursuits
Broken If: Companion element appears to compete for wealth
從兒格 — Follow Output (Children)
Structure: Day Master extremely weak, Output overwhelmingly strong
Mechanism: The Self pours entirely into expression and creation. Output becomes the focus.
Life Pattern: Artists, creators who sacrifice everything for their work; those defined by their output
Broken If: Resource element appears to "protect" the Day Master
化氣格 — Transformation Structure
Structure: Heavenly Stems combine and transform into a different element
Mechanism: Two stems combine (e.g., 甲己合) and "transform" into a different elemental nature.
Subtypes: 化木格, 化火格, 化土格, 化金格, 化水格
Requirement: The transformation must be supported by the Earthly Branches
建祿格 — Established Lu Structure
Structure: Lu (祿) appears in Month Branch, Day Master same polarity
Mechanism: The Lu represents the peak position of the Day Master's element. Great strength.
Life Pattern: Self-made individuals, those who build through their own strength
Warning: If too strong without Output or Wealth, becomes "idle strength"
羊刃格 — Yang Ren Structure
Structure: Yang Ren (羊刃) in Month Branch for Yang Day Masters
Mechanism: The blade represents extreme intensity and potential for violence or great achievement.
Life Pattern: Surgeons, military personnel, those who work with sharp instruments or make decisive cuts
Must Have: Seven Killings or Officer to "use" the blade; otherwise self-destruction
Broken Formations (破格類型)
These patterns indicate formations that have failed or reversed:
- 官殺混雜: Both Direct Officer and Seven Killings present without one being eliminated → confused authority, multiple superiors, unstable career
- 財多身弱: Too much Wealth for a weak Day Master → wealth overload, health collapse, money controls the person
- 印多身滯: Too much Resource creates stagnation → overprotected, passive, unable to act independently
- 比劫奪財: Companions rob the Wealth → money lost to friends, siblings, or partners
- 梟神奪食: Indirect Resource attacks Eating God → creativity destroyed, health issues, bad luck
| Formation | Chinese | Grade (格) | Key Requirement | Breaker (破格) |
|---|
| 食神制殺 | 食神制殺 | 上 Upper | Eating God strong enough | 偏印 (Owl) |
| 傷官見官 | 傷官見官 | 下 Lower (unless rescued) | Seal must mediate | No Seal → lawsuits |
| 印化殺 | 印化殺 | 上上 Highest | Seal must be strong | 財壞印 |
| 官印雙全 | 官印雙全 | 上 Upper | Both present and unbroken | 傷官, 財 |
| 殺印相生 | 殺印相生 | 上上 Highest | Killings produces Seal | 財 breaking Seal |
| 傷官生財 | 傷官生財 | 中 Middle | No Officer interference | 正官 attack |
| 食神生財 | 食神生財 | 上 Upper | Eating God unblocked | 偏印 (Owl) |
| 財官雙美 | 財官雙美 | 上 Upper | DM strong enough | DM too weak |
| 羊刃駕殺 | 羊刃駕殺 | 上 Upper (dangerous) | Precise control | Imbalance → violence |
| 傷官配印 | 傷官配印 | 上 Upper | Balanced interaction | Imbalance either way |
| 從殺格 | 從殺格 | Special | No rescue elements | 印 or 比劫 appears |
| 從財格 | 從財格 | Special | No rescue elements | 比劫 appears |
| 專旺格 | 專旺格 | Special | Pure dominant element | Mixed elements |
| 官殺混雜 | 官殺混雜 | 下 Lower (broken) | Need to remove one | — (already broken) |
| 財多身弱 | 財多身弱 | 下 Lower (broken) | Need Companion/Seal | — (already broken) |
| 印多身滯 | 印多身滯 | 下 Lower (broken) | Need Output to release | — (already broken) |
5. Mangpai (盲派) Ten Gods Application
The Mangpai (盲派 — Blind School) tradition interprets the Ten Gods through a fundamentally different lens than the mainstream Wuxingpai (五行派 — Five Element School) . While Wuxingpai asks "Is the Day Master strong or weak?" and prescribes a balancing "Useful God" (用神), Mangpai asks: "What work is being done, and who is doing it?"
The Three Pillars of Mangpai Reading
- 做功 (Zuò Gōng) — "Doing Work": Which Ten God is actively engaged in capturing, controlling, or transforming another?
- 賓主 (Bīn Zhǔ) — Guest vs. Host: Is the wealth/power in my territory (Host) or the outside world (Guest)?
- 象 (Xiàng) — "Image Reading": What real-world story does this interaction paint?
盲派讀命三大核心
- 做功： 哪個十神正在積極地捕獲、控制或轉化另一個十神？
- 賓主： 財富/權力在「我方」（主位）還是「外界」（賓位）？
- 象： 這個互動描繪了怎樣的現實故事？
賓主論 — Guest vs. Host Theory
The chart is divided into two territories:
- Host (主 Zhǔ) = Day Pillar + Hour Pillar: Represents me , my body, my family, my tools, my inner world.
- Guest (賓 Bīn) = Year Pillar + Month Pillar: Represents the world , others, my boss, external wealth, society, the environment.
Success in Mangpai is defined as: the Host uses its Ten Gods (tools) to capture or work on the Guest's resources . If Wealth sits in the Guest position and the Host has Output (食/傷) to produce it — the native earns from the world. If Wealth sits in the Host but is "robbed" by the Guest — the native loses money to others.
做功 — The "Doing Work" Framework
In Mangpai, a Ten God is only meaningful if it does something . An "idle god" (閒神) — one that sits in the chart without interacting — represents wasted potential or a boring life. The six types of "work" are:
| Work Type | Chinese | Mechanism | Example |
|---|
| Control | 剋 Kè | Direct suppression (Fire controls Metal) | 傷官 suppressing 正官 → reformer |
| Combine | 合 Hé | Capturing/bringing to self (甲己合) | Day Master combines Wealth → stable income |
| Transform | 化 Huà | Converting negative into positive | 印化殺 → hardship becomes credentials |
| Clash | 沖 Chōng | Moving or breaking open | Clashing open a Tomb → releasing stored Wealth |
| Pierce | 穿 Chuān | Aggressive destruction / "Blind School specialty" | 穿 the Spouse Palace → sudden divorce |
| Grave/Tomb | 墓 Mù | Collecting and storing energy | Wealth entering Tomb → hidden assets |
象 — Image Reading (Xiàng)
The final step in Mangpai is translating the abstract Ten God interactions into vivid real-world imagery. Each God carries concrete "images":
- 七殺: Weapons, tigers, sharp pain, spirits, high-stakes authority
- 食神: Food, mouth, children, professional skills, "The Happy Buddha"
- 偏財: Stock markets, jewelry, real estate, a mistress, big business
- 正印: Houses, vehicles, books, royal decrees, schools
- 傷官: Reproductive organs, sharp tools, vanity, innovation, lawyers
- 劫財: Arms, muscle, gambling dens, aggressive sales, "borrowed power"
When reading a chart, the Mangpai practitioner asks: "What is the story being told? Who is doing what to whom?" The answer paints a cinematic picture of the native's life trajectory.
Mangpai vs. Wuxingpai — Key Differences
| Aspect | 五行派 Wuxingpai | 盲派 Mangpai |
|---|
| Core Question | "Is the Day Master strong or weak?" | "What work is being done?" |
| 用神 (Useful God) | The element that balances the chart | The god that successfully "does work" |
| Ten Gods Role | Good/bad based on favorability | Tools — value depends on whether they work |
| Chart Division | Four Pillars treated equally | Guest (Year/Month) vs. Host (Day/Hour) |
| 七殺 Interpretation | "Bad" if DM is weak; needs control | Power source — tame it and you rule |
| Wealth Reading | Favorable if DM can handle it | Where is it? Can I reach it? What tool do I use? |
| Prediction Method | Balancing analysis per period | "Image appears in transit" — cinematic reading |
6. Case Studies — Ten Gods in Action
The following real-world examples demonstrate how Ten God patterns manifest in life outcomes. Each case is analyzed using both the traditional archetype lens and Mangpai's "Doing Work" methodology.
Case 1: 殺印相生 — Political Mastery (Chairman Mao Zedong)
年：癸巳 ｜ 月：甲子 ｜ 日：丁酉 ｜ 時：甲辰
Day Master: 丁 Fire (Yin Fire) — a candle flame, quietly intense.
Key Ten Gods:
- 七殺 (Seven Killings): 癸 Water in the Year Stem attacks the 丁 Day Master — relentless external pressure from the world (Guest position).
- 正印 (Direct Seal): 甲 Wood in Month and Hour Stems — the Seal transforms the Killing's pressure into nourishment (殺→印→我).
- Formation: 殺印相生 (Killing and Seal mutually produce). The world's dangers (殺) are alchemized into power and authority (印) that feeds the Self.
Mangpai "Doing Work": The Host (Day 丁酉 + Hour 甲辰) uses the Seal (甲) to capture the power of the Guest (癸巳 + 甲子). The 酉 (Day Branch) represents Metal/Wealth controlled by Fire — dominion over the nation's resources.
Outcome: Founded the People's Republic of China; absolute authority through ideological transformation of crisis into governance. The "warrior-sage" archetype perfectly realized.
Source: Duan Jianye (段建業) analysis in Ming Shu Zhi Wen (命書指聞).
Case 2: 開庫得財 — Global Wealth (Jack Ma / Ma Yun)
年：甲辰 ｜ 月：甲戌 ｜ 日：丁酉 ｜ 時：乙巳
Day Master: 丁 Fire (Yin Fire) — same Day Master as Mao, but entirely different "work."
Key Ten Gods:
- 偏財 (Indirect Wealth): 酉 Metal in the Day Branch — the Host's wealth, "my" resources.
- Vault Clash: 辰 (Year) and 戌 (Month) form an Earth clash — "Opening the Vault" (開庫). The 戌 is the Fire/Earth Vault containing enormous stored energy.
- Formation: When the 辰戌 clash activates, the stored wealth is released. The 巳 (Hour) represents his platform (the engine that captures global commerce).
Mangpai "Doing Work": Guest (Year 甲辰 + Month 甲戌) contains the world's wealth locked in Vaults. The Host (Day 丁酉 + Hour 乙巳) provides the Fire to "melt the lock." The 辰戌沖 is the critical "work" — cracking open the treasure chest.
Outcome: Multi-billionaire; Alibaba became the world's largest e-commerce platform. The "Opening the Vault" formation produced global-scale wealth when the correct Luck Pillar arrived.
Source: Duan Jianye (段建業) Mangpai analysis.
Case 3: 穿宮換偶 — Multiple Marriages (Piercing the Spouse Palace)
年：己酉 ｜ 月：丁卯 ｜ 日：庚午 ｜ 時：丙戌
Day Master: 庚 Metal (Yang Metal) — Female native, born 1969.
Key Ten Gods:
- 正官 (Direct Officer = Husband star for females): 丁 Fire in Month Stem + 丙 Fire in Hour Stem — two Officer stars, representing multiple partners.
- Spouse Palace: 午 (Day Branch) is clashed by 子 (when it arrives in transit) and "pierced" (穿) by 卯 (Month Branch).
- Mangpai Logic: "穿宮破夫宮" — Piercing the Spouse Palace is the primary indicator of divorce in Blind School tradition. The Officer star appearing in both Guest and Host means she constantly seeks partners "outside."
Outcome: Three marriages, all ending in divorce. The "rotating spouse" pattern manifested each time a Luck Pillar clashed or combined away the Spouse Palace branch.
Source: Mingli Zhenyi (命理真義) case collection.
Case 4: 開鎖暴富 — "Opening the Lock" (From Laborer to Tycoon)
年：辛丑 ｜ 月：辛丑 ｜ 日：癸酉 ｜ 時：壬戌
Day Master: 癸 Water (Yin Water) — Male native, born 1961.
Key Ten Gods:
- 偏財 (Indirect Wealth): 戌 (Hour Branch) is the "Fire Vault" — enormous Wealth stored but locked.
- Metal Lock: 丑 (Year + Month branches) are "Metal Vaults" — they "lock" the Wealth Vault shut. Double 辛丑 creates a powerful seal.
- Opening the Lock: When the 丙午 (Bǐng Wǔ) Luck Pillar arrived, the Fire energy "melted" the Metal lock (丑) and simultaneously "opened" the Fire Vault (戌). Massive Wealth was released.
Mangpai "Doing Work": The natal chart has no active "work" — an "idle" chart where Wealth is present but inaccessible. The Luck Pillar provides the key (丙 Fire) that activates the dormant mechanism. This is the "Opening the Lock" (開鎖) concept: a mediocre natal chart that transforms through timing.
Outcome: Went from a manual laborer to a real estate tycoon within a single 10-year Luck Pillar. Demonstrates Mangpai's emphasis on timing over natal strength.
Source: Duan Jianye (段建業) classroom case notes.
Case 5: 食神生財 — Tech Entrepreneur Success
年：丙寅 ｜ 月：辛卯 ｜ 日：癸亥 ｜ 時：丙辰
Day Master: 癸 Water (Yin Water) — Male native, born 1986.
Key Ten Gods:
- Eating God (食神): 丙 Fire appears in Year and Hour Stems — double Eating God producing natural talent and creativity.
- Formation: 食神生財 (Eating God produces Wealth). The 丙 Fire (Eating God) is the Output for Water DM, and Fire produces Earth (Wealth). The talent chain is complete.
- Root Strength: 癸 is rooted in 亥 Day Branch — sufficient strength to handle the output.
Mangpai "Doing Work": The Eating God (丙 Fire) in the Hour pillar is the native's "tool" — it actively produces Wealth (Earth) in the 辰 Hour Branch. The work is being done in the Host position, meaning the wealth stays with the native.
Outcome: Founded a successful software company at age 28. The company's product is a "creative tool" (Eating God expression) that generates steady revenue (Wealth). Net worth exceeded $50M by age 35.
Warning: If 偏印 (Owl) had appeared in the chart, the 梟奪食 pattern would have destroyed the formation. This native was fortunate to have no Indirect Resource interference.
Source: Contemporary business case analysis, 2023.
Case 6: 官殺混雜 — Multiple Relationships Pattern
年：乙未 ｜ 月：辛巳 ｜ 日：甲申 ｜ 時：辛未
Day Master: 甲 Wood (Yang Wood) — Female native, born 1955.
Key Ten Gods:
- 官殺混雜: 辛 Metal appears in both Month and Hour Stems (Direct Officer), while 申 Metal in Day Branch is Seven Killings. Both Officer types present = confused relationship pattern.
- Spouse Palace Clashed: 申 (Day Branch) is the Spouse Palace, and it forms 寅申沖 potential (when 寅 arrives in transit). The marriage seat is unstable.
- Rob Wealth in Year: 乙 Wood in Year Stem = Rob Wealth for 甲 DM. This represents competition for partners.
Relationship History: Three marriages. First husband (正官 pattern) was respectable but boring — divorced after 7 years. Second relationship (七殺 pattern) was passionate but volatile — ended in dramatic breakup. Third marriage (late 40s) finally stable after the 官殺混雜 was "resolved" by age and wisdom.
Remediation: Classical texts advise 去官留殺 or 去殺留官 (remove one, keep the other) through timing or conscious choice. This native chose to "keep the Officer" (stable partner) and reject the "Killings" (dangerous attraction) in her third marriage.
Source: Relationship counseling case, Hong Kong, 2018.
Case 7: 晚年開庫 — Late-Life Wealth Activation
年：丁丑 ｜ 月：壬寅 ｜ 日：己酉 ｜ 時：戊辰
Day Master: 己 Earth (Yin Earth) — Male native, born 1937.
Key Ten Gods:
- Wealth in Tomb: 丑 (Year Branch) and 辰 (Hour Branch) are both "Tomb" branches capable of storing Water (Wealth for Earth DM). The wealth is present but "locked."
- Seal Present: 丙 Fire hidden in 寅 Month Branch provides some warmth and support.
- Output Strong: 酉 (Day Branch) = Metal = Output for Earth. The native has productive capacity but no clear "work" in the natal chart.
Mangpai Analysis: The chart is "idle" in youth — Wealth is locked in Tombs, Output exists but has nothing to work on. The native worked as a modest schoolteacher for 35 years. However, when the 戌 Luck Pillar arrived (age 66-75), it clashed with 辰 (辰戌沖) — "Opening the Vault."
Outcome: At age 68, inherited family land that was rezoned for development. Received compensation of $3M — wealth that was "locked" in the chart for 60+ years suddenly released. The native's comfortable retirement was funded by this late-life activation.
Lesson: Some charts are "time-release" formations. The natal chart shows potential, but the Luck Pillar timing determines when (or if) that potential manifests.
Source: Estate planning case, Taiwan, 2005.
Case 8: 官印相生 — Academic Authority Path
年：己未 ｜ 月：丙子 ｜ 日：辛酉 ｜ 時：壬辰
Day Master: 辛 Metal (Yin Metal) — Female native, born 1979.
Key Ten Gods:
- Direct Officer (正官): 丙 Fire in Month Stem = Direct Officer for Metal DM. The Officer is the "legitimate authority" star.
- Direct Resource (正印): Earth (己, 未, 辰) is abundant in the chart = strong Seal. The Seal represents credentials, institutional backing, and protection.
- Formation: 官印相生 — Officer produces Seal (Fire → Earth), Seal nurtures Self (Earth → Metal). The authority-credential chain is complete and mutually supportive.
Career Path: PhD in Economics from top university (Seal = academic credentials). Joined government economic advisory board at age 35 (Officer = official position). Promoted to department head at 42 (Officer + Seal = authority with credentials).
Why This Works: The Officer-Seal formation produces the classic "scholar-official" archetype. Unlike the Seven Killings path (which requires crisis), this is the stable, institutional path to power. The native's authority comes from expertise and credentials, not force or charisma.
Risk: If 財 (Wealth) had been strong in the chart, it could have broken the Seal (財壞印), causing the credentials to be questioned or the institutional backing to withdraw. Fortunately, Wealth is minimal in this chart.
Source: Career consultation case, Singapore, 2021.
❧ Medical BaZi Case Studies ❧
Medical BaZi Case Studies — Health Patterns in Action
The following cases demonstrate how Ten God patterns manifest as physical health conditions. Each case illustrates the principle that constitutional predisposition + timing trigger = health event. These are drawn from classical medical BaZi records and contemporary clinical practice.
Health Case 1: 七殺過旺 — Autoimmune Disease from Chronic Stress
年：壬申 ｜ 月：辛亥 ｜ 日：丙午 ｜ 時：壬辰
Day Master: 丙 Fire (Yang Fire) — Female native, born 1992.
Ten God Analysis:
- Seven Killings (七殺): 壬 Water appears in both Year and Hour Stems — double Seven Killings attacking the 丙 Fire Day Master from both sides.
- No Seal (無印): Wood (which could transform the Killings) is completely absent from the chart. The Killings has no buffer.
- Self-rooted: 午 (Day Branch) provides a root for 丙 Fire, giving the Day Master enough strength to survive — but at constant cost.
Medical Pattern: Double Seven Killings = chronic external pressure on the self. Without Seal (the "protector"), the body remains in a permanent fight-or-flight state. Cortisol chronically elevated. Immune system becomes dysregulated — attacking self (autoimmune) rather than external threats.
Timing Trigger: At age 30 (2022, 壬寅 year), another 壬 Water (Seven Killings) arrived in the Annual Pillar. The 壬-TWO combination created a "Seven Killings reunion" (七殺聚會). The patient developed severe Hashimoto's thyroiditis within months, requiring immediate medical intervention.
Treatment Principle: 印化殺 — Seal transforms Killings. Prescribed Kidney-nourishing and Liver-soothing herbs to create an "internal Seal" that the chart lacks constitutionally. Zuo Gui Wan (左歸丸) for Kidney Yin, Xiao Yao San (逍遙散) for Liver Qi.
Source: Clinical case, Beijing TCM Hospital, 2022.
Health Case 2: 偏印重重 — Insomnia and Obsessive Thinking
年：癸酉 ｜ 月：癸亥 ｜ 日：辛酉 ｜ 時：壬辰
Day Master: 辛 Metal (Yin Metal) — Male native, born 1993.
Ten God Analysis:
- Indirect Resource (偏印): Double 癸 Water in Year and Month Stems — the "Owl" dominates the chart. 辛 Metal produces Water (Output), which acts as the Resource for the Day Master.
- Owl Steals the Meal (梟神奪食): The Eating God (甲 Wood, which would be produced by 壬 in Hour) is absent. The Owl has "no meal" to steal, so it turns inward — consuming the native's own Shen (Spirit).
- Isolation: Double 酉 (Metal) creates a self-contained, internally focused energy.
Medical Pattern: Indirect Resource excess without Eating God outlet = spiritual energy trapped inside. The mind cannot "externalize" through creative expression. Manifests as: severe insomnia (unable to "shut off" the mind), obsessive thinking, paranoid ideation, feeling watched or judged.
Timing Trigger: During 丁巳 Luck Pillar (Fire period), Fire clashed with the chart's Water (丁壬合但沖). The "Owl" was agitated. Patient experienced complete sleep breakdown for 3 months.
Treatment Principle: Nourish Heart Blood, Calm the Owl. Gui Pi Tang (歸脾湯) to tonify Heart-Spleen; Suan Zao Ren Tang (酸棗仁湯) for sleep. Crucially: prescribed creative outlet (writing) to "feed the Owl" externally.
Source: Clinical case, Shanghai Mental Health Center, 2019.
Health Case 3: 木旺乘土 — Liver Wood Attacking Spleen Earth
年：甲寅 ｜ 月：乙卯 ｜ 日：丁巳 ｜ 時：甲辰
Day Master: 丁 Fire (Yin Fire) — Female native, born 1974.
Ten God Analysis:
- Eating God (食神): Multiple Wood Stems (甲, 乙, 甲) = Output element for Fire DM. This represents the "soft" creative output.
- Wood Excess: Three Wood Stems + two Wood Branches (寅, 卯) = overwhelming Wood energy.
- Earth Absent: No Earth element in Stems or primary Branches. Spleen system has zero constitutional support.
Medical Pattern: The classical pattern "肝木乘脾土" (Liver Wood over-controls Spleen Earth). Excessive Wood (Liver) attacks the already-weak Earth (Spleen). This produces: chronic digestive issues, IBS, food sensitivities, bloating after eating, alternating constipation/diarrhea, fatigue after meals.
Timing Trigger: During 戊辰 Luck Pillar (Earth period), the patient's digestive symptoms paradoxically worsened . Why? The arriving Earth "woke up" the Spleen, but the Spleen was then immediately attacked by the overwhelming Wood. The awakened organ became the target.
Treatment Principle: 柔肝健脾 (Soften Liver, Strengthen Spleen). Tong Xie Yao Fang (痛瀉要方) for Liver-Spleen disharmony. Dietary guidance: avoid sour (feeds Wood), emphasize sweet/warm (supports Spleen).
Source: Clinical case, Guangzhou TCM University Hospital, 2018.
Health Case 4: 火虛水旺 — Heart Weakness with Kidney Excess
年：壬子 ｜ 月：癸亥 ｜ 日：庚申 ｜ 時：壬午
Day Master: 庚 Metal (Yang Metal) — Male native, born 1972.
Ten God Analysis:
- Eating God (食神): Water is the Output element for Metal DM. Three Water Stems (壬, 癸, 壬) + two Water Branches (子, 亥) = overwhelming Output.
- Fire Nearly Absent: Only 午 in Hour Branch contains Fire — and it is being extinguished by surrounding Water.
- Seven Killings (七殺): Fire would be the Killings for Metal DM. The Killings is "drowned" — no authority, but also no Heart fire to warm the system.
Medical Pattern: "Water controls Fire" — the Heart (Fire) is constitutionally weak and surrounded by Water (Kidney excess). This produces: cold extremities, slow pulse, low blood pressure, cardiac fatigue, lack of joy, depression with "heavy" feeling.
Timing Trigger: At age 50 (2022, 壬寅 year), another 壬 Water arrived. The 壬午 Hour combination was disrupted. Patient experienced severe bradycardia (slow heart rate) requiring pacemaker evaluation.
Treatment Principle: 溫陽強心 (Warm Yang, Strengthen Heart). Shen Fu Tang (參附湯) for Heart Yang rescue; Zhi Gan Cao Tang (炙甘草湯) for Heart Blood and Yin. Avoid cold foods and environments.
Source: Clinical case, Cardiology Department, Chengdu TCM Hospital, 2022.
Health Case 5: 劫財羊刃 — Traumatic Injury from Activated Yang Ren
年：戊午 ｜ 月：己未 ｜ 日：丙午 ｜ 時：丁酉
Day Master: 丙 Fire (Yang Fire) — Male native, born 1978.
Ten God Analysis:
- Rob Wealth (劫財): 丁 Fire in Hour Stem — same element as Day Master, different polarity.
- Yang Ren (羊刃): 午 in both Year and Day Branches — for 丙 Fire DM, 午 is the Yang Ren (Blade of the Ram). This indicates predisposition to injury, surgery, or bleeding.
- Fire Excess: Three Fire Stems + two Fire Branches = extreme Fire energy.
Medical Pattern: Yang Ren activated indicates injury or surgical intervention. Rob Wealth + Yang Ren = high-risk behavior leading to physical trauma. The body is "primed" for sudden external force.
Timing Trigger: In 2020 (庚子 year), 子 Water arrived and clashed with 午 (子午沖). This "activated" both Yang Ren simultaneously. The patient was in a serious car accident in December 2020, requiring emergency surgery for internal bleeding.
Treatment Principle: Post-trauma: Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang (復元活血湯) to move Blood and heal injury. Long-term: Qi and Blood tonification to recover from blood loss. Ba Zhen Tang (八珍湯) for dual Qi-Blood deficiency.
Source: Clinical case, Emergency Medicine + TCM Recovery, Shenzhen, 2021.
Health Case 6: 官印相生 — Stress-Induced Respiratory Weakness
年：辛酉 ｜ 月：庚子 ｜ 日：乙亥 ｜ 時：庚辰
Day Master: 乙 Wood (Yin Wood) — Female native, born 1981.
Ten God Analysis:
- Direct Officer (正官): 庚 Metal appears in both Month and Hour Stems — double Officer indicating heavy responsibility and pressure to conform.
- Direct Resource (正印): Water (子, 亥) generates Wood — the Seal is present and protective.
- Officer-Seal Formation (官印相生): Metal produces Water, Water produces Wood. The "authority → credential → self" chain is intact.
Medical Pattern: Direct Officer excess = chronic responsibility stress. The native carries heavy burdens (career, family expectations). Metal (Officer) controls Wood (Self). While the Seal provides buffer, the constant pressure weakens the Lung (Metal's organ) and constricts the Liver (Wood's organ).
Timing Trigger: During 甲午 Luck Pillar, 甲 Wood arrived to help the Day Master, but 午 Fire clashed with 子 Water. The Seal (Water) was disrupted. Patient developed chronic bronchitis and asthma during high-stress work periods.
Treatment Principle: 補肺益氣 (Tonify Lung, Benefit Qi). Yu Ping Feng San (玉屏風散) for Wei Qi; Sheng Mai San (生脈散) for Lung Qi and Yin. Lifestyle: reduce responsibility load; delegate; practice "letting go" meditation.
Source: Clinical case, Respiratory Department, Hangzhou TCM Hospital, 2020.
7. Mangpai Application Patterns — Per-God Quick Read
Each Ten God carries a characteristic real-world outcome when it successfully "does work" in the Mangpai sense. These are not abstract projections — they are archetypal case patterns extracted from classical Mangpai master analysis, illustrating the most common expression of each god when its interaction with the chart fires correctly.
| Ten God | Mangpai "Work" Trigger Scenario | Archetypal Life Outcome |
|---|
比肩 Bǐ Jiān
Shoulder / Companion | Bi Jian in the Host (Day/Hour) combining with Wealth in the Year pillar (Guest position) | Self-made entrepreneur who builds a business through hands-on, boots-on-the-ground networking. Earns by direct personal effort rather than leveraging others. The Self and its "twin" work together to seize market opportunity. |
劫財 Jié Cái
Rob Wealth | Jie Cai controlling Qi Sha (Seven Killings) — the aggressive force taming the dangerous force | High-ranking military or police officer who commands "aggressive" forces. The competitive, seizing energy is channeled into managing danger. Also: venture capital or high-stakes sales leadership where force creates results. |
食神 Shí Shén
Eating God | Shi Shen in the Hour pillar (Host) producing Wealth in the Month pillar (Guest) — the natural output chain | Highly paid specialist or artist whose talent flows outward as a steady wealth stream. Income appears effortless but is entirely skill-based. The "soft" gift creates a "hard" living: chefs, consultants, top-tier teachers, fine artists. |
傷官 Shāng Guān
Hurting Officer | Shang Guan controlling Direct Officer (Guan) — the rebel overthrowing the establishment's structure | High-level politician or corporate "fixer" who rises by out-maneuvering institutional authority, breaking old rules to establish new ones. Technical genius channeled into power capture. The practitioner who makes the impossible happen inside a rigid system. |
偏財 Piān Cái
Indirect Wealth | Pian Cai in the Year pillar (Guest) — the world's large-scale capital — captured by a strong Day Master (Host) | "Capturing wealth from the world" at scale. The native successfully draws large public capital into personal control. Typical of global business founders, major investors, and those whose business is essentially managing other people's money at volume. |
正財 Zhèng Cái
Direct Wealth | Zheng Cai combining with the Day Master stem — Wealth drawn into the Host through the stem-combination mechanism | Steady, lifetime career in government or a stable corporation. The native effectively "marries" their income source through reliability. Fixed assets accumulate reliably at low risk. Stacks of predictable returns over decades rather than windfalls. |
七殺 Qī Shā
Seven Killings | Qi Sha transformed through the 殺印相生 chain: Killings produces Seal, Seal nurtures Day Master | Scholar with high administrative power — the classic warrior-sage. Formidable external pressure (Killings) is alchemized through learning (Seal) into governance authority. Political philosophers, high-ranking academic officials, generals-turned-statesmen. |
正官 Zhèng Guān
Direct Officer | Guan sitting in the Guest (Year/Month) brought into the Host through a stem combination | Obtaining a government job or official title — the classic civil service promotion pattern. The Officer "moves from the world's orbit into my hands," representing formal authority now personally possessed. The native stops being governed and starts governing. |
偏印 Piān Yìn
Indirect Seal (Owl) | Pian Yin as the dominant "Work" god in a chart without Eating God — the Owl operates without its prey present | Master astrologer, elite researcher, or occult specialist. When no Eating God exists to be stolen, the Owl's protection is unambiguous. Deep intuition and mastery in hidden, niche, or esoteric fields. The practitioner of arts others cannot see. |
正印 Zhèng Yìn
Direct Seal | Zheng Yin rooted in the Day Branch (Host), providing persistent foundational support to the Day Master | Native is consistently upheld by spouse, family foundation, or institutional backing. The domestic and relational sphere acts as the constant energy source. Common in highly accomplished individuals whose success rests on unusually strong human support networks and family roots. |
Practitioner's Note — Reading These Patterns
These case examples represent the optimal firing of each Ten God — scenarios where the work interaction produces its best outcome. In practice, the same pattern expresses at vastly different scales depending on overall chart strength, Luck Pillar timing, and whether the critical "work" is supported or broken by other elements. Always read the case pattern as a template , then qualify it with the chart's full structural context and timing.
A Shi Shen producing Wealth is the right pattern — but whether that produces a street food vendor's modest living or a Michelin-starred chef's empire depends on the chart's supporting structure, the Guest/Host balance, and the stage (長生/帝旺) of each god involved.