Qi Men Dun Jia (奇門遁甲 - Qí Mén Dùn Jiǎ)
The Hidden Gate: Mastering Time, Space, and Strategy
Qi Men Dun Jia (奇門遁甲) is the "Earth" component of the Three Styles (三式), widely regarded as the supreme art of Spatial Direction and Strategic Timing . Its legendary origins trace back to the Yellow Emperor (黄帝) receiving divine wisdom from Jiutian Xuannü (九天玄女) to defeat Chiyou. Over centuries, it evolved from its initial complex 1080 "Jus" (局) to a more refined system through simplifications by figures like Jiang Ziya and Zhang Liang, and its name formally settled as "Qi Men Dun Jia" in the Ming-Qing periods.
Its core purpose is to "Hide the Jia" (the Leader) and utilize the "Three Wonders" (Sun, Moon, Stars) to achieve victory and prosperity, making it an invaluable tool for strategic decision-making in both ancient warfare and modern life. Explore the full historical evolution of Qi Men Dun Jia →
📜 Historical Legacy & The Three Styles
The Three Styles (三式; Sānshì)
Qi Men Dun Jia is one of the Three Styles of classical Chinese divination, each serving distinct purposes:
- Tai Yi Shen Shu (太乙神數): Heavenly timing and macro-cycles for imperial strategy
- Qi Men Dun Jia (奇門遁甲): Strategic spatial direction originally for military conquest
- Da Liu Ren (大六壬): The highest level for dynamic impromptu readings of human affairs
These three systems were used by legendary strategists like Zhuge Liang (諸葛亮) , who famously employed Qi Men for military victories at the Battle of Red Cliffs , and Liu Bowen (劉伯溫) , who secured the throne for the Ming Dynasty Emperor Hongwu through strategic applications of these arts.
三式體系
奇門遁甲是中國古典占卜 三式 之一，各有其獨特用途：
- 太乙神數： 天道時機與帝國宏觀戰略
- 奇門遁甲： 戰略空間方位，原用於軍事征戰
- 大六壬： 人事動態占卜的最高境界
這三大系統被傳奇軍師如 諸葛亮 （赤壁之戰以奇門取勝）和 劉伯溫 （以策略助明太祖定鼎天下）所運用。
🛠️ The Iron Plate Revolution (鐵板教)
In the late Qing Dynasty, the enigmatic Jiazhi Monk (甲志和尚) of the Liuren lineage performed a revolutionary act: he "democratized" the elite art of Qi Men Dun Jia. Originally reserved for Emperors and generals, Jiazhi systematized the complex 1080 Ju into a "fixed" or "Iron Plate" (鐵板) system.
This innovation allowed folk practitioners to access the high-level power of Qi Men for practical goals—healing, protection, and survival—without needing the decades of astronomical study required by Imperial astronomers. This "Iron Plate" lineage is the foundation of the Liuren Fuying Hall method today.
From Warring States to Modern Times
Originally devised during the Warring States period for military strategy and tactics, Qi Men Dun Jia has evolved over centuries to encompass:
- Career & Business: Strategic planning, identifying optimal opportunities for professional growth
- Health & Wellness: Timing for medical treatments, identifying energetic imbalances
- Relationships: Timing for proposals, marriages, and understanding interpersonal dynamics
- Strategic Forecasting: Predicting outcomes and preparing for future events
- Date Selection: Choosing auspicious times for important endeavors
Today, Qi Men remains widely practiced across mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, and throughout the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia.
🌌 Theoretical Foundation
Qi Men Dun Jia integrates the core principles of Chinese cosmology and metaphysics into a comprehensive divination system.
| Component | Elements | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Yin-Yang (陰陽) | Binary forces of polarity | Determines Yang Dun vs Yin Dun configurations |
| Five Elements (五行) | Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water | Energetic interactions and transformations |
| Eight Trigrams (八卦) | Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, Dui | The Earth Plate foundation and palace structure |
| Ten Heavenly Stems (十天干) | Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui | The Three Wonders and Six Shields system |
| Twelve Earthly Branches (十二地支) | Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, etc. | Hour cycles and temporal positioning |
| 24 Solar Terms (二十四節氣) | Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, etc. | Determines the 1080 Ju configurations |
🔮 The Time-Space Integration
Unlike other divination systems that focus primarily on time (Ba Zi) or space (Feng Shui), Qi Men Dun Jia uniquely integrates both dimensions . The chart is time-sensitive—plotted for the exact moment a question is posed or an action is taken—while simultaneously revealing the optimal spatial directions for success. This makes it the supreme tool for strategic decision-making where timing and positioning are critical.
Module 1: The Cosmic Architecture (四盤結構)
Qi Men Dun Jia operates through a sophisticated four-layer system where each "plate" represents a different dimension of reality. These plates rotate independently according to precise astronomical and temporal calculations, creating dynamic configurations that reveal the flow of cosmic Qi at any given moment.
The Four Plates System
1. The Earth Plate (地盤 - Dì Pán)
Nature: Fixed and unchanging—the eternal foundation
Structure: Based on the Lo Shu Square (洛書) , the 9-Palace grid with numbers 1-9 arranged so that each row, column, and diagonal sums to 15. The center palace (5) represents the Earth element, while the 8 outer palaces correspond to the 8 Trigrams (Bagua).
Function: Provides the spatial framework and directional correspondence. Each palace has a fixed trigram association:
- Palace 1 (North): Kan ☵ (Water)
- Palace 2 (Southwest): Kun ☷ (Earth)
- Palace 3 (East): Zhen ☳ (Thunder)
- Palace 4 (Southeast): Xun ☴ (Wind)
- Palace 5 (Center): Center (Earth)
- Palace 6 (Northwest): Qian ☰ (Heaven)
- Palace 7 (West): Dui ☱ (Lake)
- Palace 8 (Northeast): Gen ☶ (Mountain)
- Palace 9 (South): Li ☲ (Fire)
2. The Heaven Plate (天盤 - Tiān Pán)
Nature: Rotating according to the hour and Ju configuration
Components: The 9 Stars (九星) representing celestial influences and cosmic timing cycles derived from the Big Dipper constellation
The 9 Stars:
- Tian Peng (天蓬): Heavenly Canopy - Obstacles, deception, water issues
- Tian Rui (天芮): Heavenly Calamity - Illness, disease, earthly troubles
- Tian Chong (天沖): Heavenly Rush - Impulse, conflict, sudden change
- Tian Fu (天輔): Heavenly Assistance - Support, education, culture
- Tian Ying (天英): Heavenly Hero - Fire, fame, exposure (can be good or bad)
- Tian Xin (天心): Heavenly Heart - Medical matters, healing, leadership
- Tian Zhu (天柱): Heavenly Pillar - Law, authority, obstacles from above
- Tian Ren (天任): Heavenly Task - Wealth, material success, execution
- Tian Qin (天禽): Heavenly Fowl - Central harmony, neutral mediator
Function: Indicates the quality of cosmic energy available in each palace at the plotted time. The interaction between Stars and Doors reveals opportunities and challenges.
3. The Door Plate (人盤 - Rén Pán) - The Human Layer
Nature: Rotates with Heaven Plate but represents human agency
Components: The 8 Doors (八門) representing different modes of human action and psychological states
The 8 Doors:
- Rest Door (休門 - Xiū Mén): Recuperation, peace, negotiations, harmonious dealings
- Life Door (生門 - Shēng Mén): Growth, wealth, vitality, real estate, most auspicious
- Injury Door (傷門 - Shāng Mén): Harm, debt collection, competition, military matters
- Delusion Door (杜門 - Dù Mén): Closure, concealment, cultivation, hiding
- View Door (景門 - Jǐng Mén): Visibility, examination, documents, reputation
- Death Door (死門 - Sǐ Mén): Endings, termination, hunting, exorcism, dealing with death
- Shock Door (驚門 - Jīng Mén): Alarm, lawsuits, disturbances, unexpected events
- Open Door (開門 - Kāi Mén): Opening, beginnings, career, business launch, travel
Function: Shows which actions are favored or hindered in each direction. The Door tells you WHAT to do, while the Star tells you the CONDITIONS under which you'll do it.
4. The Deity Plate (神盤 - Shén Pán) - The Spirit Layer
Nature: Rotates with specific patterns revealing hidden spiritual forces
Components: The 8 Deities (八神) representing supernatural assistance or interference
The 8 Deities:
- Zhi Fu (值符): The Chief/Noble - Protection, authority, turning luck
- Teng She (騰蛇): Soaring Serpent - Confusion, nightmares, deception, strange phenomena
- Tai Yin (太陰): Supreme Yin - Secrets, women, dark arts, hidden wealth
- Liu He (六合): Six Harmony - Marriage, partnerships, smoothness, matchmaking
- Gou Chen (勾陳): Hooked Array - Entanglement, legal troubles, obstruction
- Zhu Que (朱雀): Vermillion Bird - Documents, communication, gossip, disputes
- Jiu Tian (九天): Nine Heavens - Yang power, visibility, offensive magic, travel
- Jiu Di (九地): Nine Earths - Yin power, hiding, defensive magic, ancestor work
Function: Reveals the hidden spiritual quality of each direction. In Fa Qimen, these are treated as literal spirit channels that can be invoked for magical operations.
四盤系統
一、地盤（固定不動）
結構： 洛書九宮，八卦定位
功能： 提供空間框架與方位對應，為整個系統的不變基礎。
二、天盤（九星輪轉）
組成： 九星（天蓬、天芮、天沖、天輔、天英、天心、天柱、天任、天禽）
功能： 顯示每個宮位在特定時刻的宇宙能量品質。星與門的交互作用揭示機遇與挑戰。
三、人盤（八門輪轉）
組成： 八門（休、生、傷、杜、景、死、驚、開）
功能： 顯示每個方位適合或不利的人類行動。門告訴你「做什麼」，星告訴你「在什麼條件下做」。
四、神盤（八神輪轉）
組成： 八神（值符、騰蛇、太陰、六合、勾陳、朱雀、九天、九地）
功能： 揭示每個方位隱藏的靈性品質。在法奇門中，這些被視為可以召喚的靈力通道。
🔄 How the Plates Work Together
Think of the Qi Men chart as a transparent layered map:
- Earth Plate (bottom): The physical compass showing directions
- Heaven Plate (layer 2): The cosmic weather forecast for each sector
- Door Plate (layer 3): The action menu showing what's possible in each sector
- Deity Plate (top): The spiritual forces available for invocation
When you plot a Qi Men chart for a specific hour, you're taking a snapshot of how these four dimensions align. For example, if the Life Door (good for wealth) falls in the South palace, and that palace also has Tian Xin (healing star) with Liu He (harmony deity), then the South direction during that hour is exceptionally auspicious for business negotiations or initiating partnerships.
Module 2: The Three Wonders and Six Shields (三奇六儀)
The Ten Heavenly Stems are the "soldiers" of the Qi Men battlefield, but they're organized into a sophisticated military hierarchy. Understanding this system is essential for grasping why Qi Men is called "Dun Jia" (遁甲) - literally "Escaping Jia."
🎭 The Legend of Hiding the General
The Yellow Emperor faced a dilemma: his supreme general, Jia (甲) , was too valuable to risk in direct combat. The enemy general, Geng (庚) , possessed overwhelming Metal energy that could destroy Jia (who is pure Yang Wood). The solution? Create an elaborate deception where Jia hides beneath six different "shields" (Yi - 儀), making him invisible to the enemy while directing operations through his proxies.
This is the core philosophy: The leader never reveals himself, but his influence is everywhere.
The Stem Hierarchy
| Category | Stems | Element | Symbolism & Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hidden Jia | 甲 (Jiǎ) | Yang Wood | The Emperor/Supreme Commander - Never appears on the chart, always concealed beneath the Six Shields |
| The Three Wonders (三奇 - Sān Qí) | 乙 (Yǐ) | Yin Wood | Day Wonder (日奇): The Sun - Flexibility, growth, gentle influence, literary success |
| 丙 (Bǐng) | Yang Fire | Moon Wonder (月奇): The Moon - Illumination, authority, sudden fame, powerful yang energy | |
| 丁 (Dīng) | Yin Fire | Star Wonder (星奇): The Stars - Guidance, mystical knowledge, spiritual favor, yin fire refinement | |
| The Six Shields (六儀 - Liù Yí) | 戊 (Wù) | Yang Earth | First Shield - Hides Jia in palaces 1, 6, 8 (varies by Ju). Represents mountains, obstacles, protection |
| 己 (Jǐ) | Yin Earth | Second Shield - Fertile ground, accumulation, planning, strategy | |
| 庚 (Gēng) | Yang Metal | Third Shield - The enemy! Aggression, cutting, separation, surgery, military action | |
| 辛 (Xīn) | Yin Metal | Fourth Shield - Refinement, precision instruments, legal documents, errors/mistakes | |
| 壬 (Rén) | Yang Water | Fifth Shield - Flow, movement, travel, fluidity, changing plans | |
| 癸 (Guǐ) | Yin Water | Sixth Shield - Hidden water, tears, secrets, underground activity, espionage |
Why "Hide the Jia"? The Metaphysical Logic
The Five Element Clash: In the Five Elements cycle, Metal (Geng 庚) controls Wood (Jia 甲). If Jia appears openly on the battlefield, Geng will destroy him. Therefore, Jia must hide beneath the Six Shields—the six other Stems that act as decoys and bodyguards.
The Three Wonders as Supernatural Allies: While the Six Shields provide physical protection, the Three Wonders (Yi, Bing, Ding) are the "elite special forces"—they possess spiritual power that transcends normal military logic:
- Yi (乙): Wood that bends but doesn't break—diplomatic victories, soft power
- Bing (丙): Fire that illuminates and reveals—exposing enemy plans, gaining recognition
- Ding (丁): Fire that refines and transforms—spiritual alchemy, turning disadvantage into advantage
Auspicious Configurations: When the Three Wonders appear in favorable arrangements with good Doors and Stars, this is called "Qi De Qi Men" (奇得奇門) - "Wonders Meeting Mysterious Gates." Such configurations indicate that Heaven is blessing the undertaking with extraordinary support.
五行相剋： 金（庚）剋木（甲）。若甲直接出現在戰場上，庚必摧毀之。因此，甲必須藏於六儀之下——其他六個天干充當誘餌和護衛。
三奇為超自然盟友： 六儀提供物理防護，而三奇（乙、丙、丁）則是「精英特種部隊」，擁有超越常規軍事邏輯的靈性力量：
- 乙（日奇）： 柔韌之木——外交勝利、柔性權力
- 丙（月奇）： 照明之火——揭露敵方計劃、獲得認可
- 丁（星奇）： 煉化之火——靈性煉金術、轉劣為優
吉利格局： 當三奇出現在有利的門與星配置中，這稱為「奇得奇門」——表示天道正以非凡的支持祝福此行動。
🎯 Practical Example: Reading the Stems
Scenario: You're plotting a chart for a business negotiation. You find:
- Palace 4 (Southeast): Contains Yi (乙 - Day Wonder) with Life Door (生門) and Tian Xin Star (天心 - Heavenly Heart)
Interpretation:
- Yi (Day Wonder): Diplomatic approach, flexibility, gentle persuasion
- Life Door: Growth, wealth creation, vitality
- Tian Xin Star: Leadership, clarity of mind, healing relationships
Action: Sit facing Southeast during the negotiation. Use a collaborative, win-win approach rather than aggressive tactics. This configuration favors partnerships where both sides feel they're gaining something valuable.
Contrast with inauspicious example: If you found Geng (庚) with Death Door (死門) and Teng She (騰蛇 - confusion deity) , this would indicate conflict, separation, and deception—avoid that direction entirely or postpone the meeting.
Module 3: The 1080 Ju System (1080 局)
A "Ju" (局) is a specific configuration or "bureau"—a complete arrangement of the four plates for a particular time period. The 1080 Ju represents all possible configurations that can occur throughout the year, calculated based on the intricate interaction of solar terms, time cycles, and cosmic patterns.
📊 Why 1080? The Mathematical Structure
The number 1080 emerges from the interaction of several cycles:
- 24 Solar Terms (24 divisions of the solar year)
- ×3 San Yuan periods (Upper, Middle, Lower - each Solar Term divided into 3 periods of ~5 days)
- = 72 total time periods per year
- ×15 different configurations per period based on hour calculations
- = 1080 total possible Ju configurations
However, in practice, most Qi Men systems work with the 18 Base Bureaus (Yang Dun 1-9 and Yin Dun 1-9), which are then modified by the hour to generate the active chart.
The Duality: Yang Dun vs Yin Dun
Yang Dun (陽遁) - The Ascending Pattern
Season: From Winter Solstice (冬至) to Summer Solstice (夏至)
Energy: Yang energy is growing, expanding, rising
Symbolic Direction: Numbers progress in ascending order
Characteristics:
- Outward movement and expansion
- Active, aggressive strategies favored
- Suitable for initiating new ventures
- Launch campaigns, attack, pursue goals
- Zhuge Liang's spring/summer military campaigns used Yang Dun
Calculation Method: The Jia stem progresses through palaces in the order: 1 → 8 → 3 → 4 → 9 → 2 → 7 → 6 (skipping 5, the center)
Yin Dun (陰遁) - The Descending Pattern
Season: From Summer Solstice (夏至) to Winter Solstice (冬至)
Energy: Yin energy is growing, contracting, descending
Symbolic Direction: Numbers progress in descending order
Characteristics:
- Inward movement and consolidation
- Defensive, preservation strategies favored
- Suitable for concluding matters
- Retreat, regroup, fortify positions
- Zhuge Liang's autumn/winter defensive positioning used Yin Dun
Calculation Method: The Jia stem progresses through palaces in reverse order: 9 → 2 → 7 → 6 → 1 → 8 → 3 → 4 (still skipping 5)
陽遁（上升模式）
季節： 冬至至夏至
能量： 陽氣增長、擴張、上升
特徵：
- 向外運動與擴張
- 有利主動、進取的策略
- 適合啟動新事業
- 發動攻勢、追求目標
- 諸葛亮春夏軍事行動用陽遁
計算方法： 甲依序進入宮位：1 → 8 → 3 → 4 → 9 → 2 → 7 → 6（跳過中宮5）
陰遁（下降模式）
季節： 夏至至冬至
能量： 陰氣增長、收縮、下降
特徵：
- 向內運動與鞏固
- 有利防禦、保存的策略
- 適合結束事務
- 撤退、重整、鞏固陣地
- 諸葛亮秋冬防禦布局用陰遁
計算方法： 甲依逆序進入宮位：9 → 2 → 7 → 6 → 1 → 8 → 3 → 4（仍跳過中宮5）
The 18 Base Bureaus (十八局)
Before factoring in the specific hour, Qi Men starts with one of 18 fundamental configurations:
| Bureau Number | Yang Dun (陽遁) | Yin Dun (陰遁) | Symbolic Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bureau | Yang Dun 1 (陽遁一局) | Yin Dun 1 (陰遁一局) | Beginning of cycle, foundation, water element dominant |
| 2nd Bureau | Yang Dun 2 | Yin Dun 2 | Receptive earth, accumulation, grounding |
| 3rd Bureau | Yang Dun 3 | Yin Dun 3 | Thunder movement, activation, spring energy |
| 4th Bureau | Yang Dun 4 | Yin Dun 4 | Wind penetration, flexibility, strategic positioning |
| 5th Bureau | Yang Dun 5 | Yin Dun 5 | Center/Earth element, balance point |
| 6th Bureau | Yang Dun 6 | Yin Dun 6 | Heaven/metal authority, leadership, command |
| 7th Bureau | Yang Dun 7 | Yin Dun 7 | Lake/exchange, joy, communication, harvest |
| 8th Bureau | Yang Dun 8 | Yin Dun 8 | Mountain stillness, meditation, completion |
| 9th Bureau | Yang Dun 9 | Yin Dun 9 | Fire/illumination, maximum yang, revelation |
🔢 How to Determine Your Ju
Step-by-step calculation:
- Check the date: Identify which of the 24 Solar Terms you're currently in (e.g., Spring Equinox, Grain Rain, etc.)
- Determine Dun type: Are you between Winter and Summer Solstice (Yang Dun) or Summer and Winter Solstice (Yin Dun)?
- Identify San Yuan period: Within this Solar Term, are you in the Upper (上元), Middle (中元), or Lower (下元) 5-day period?
- Calculate Base Bureau: Each San Yuan period corresponds to a specific Bureau number (1-9)
- Factor in the hour: The two-hour period (Earthly Branch hour) modifies the Base Bureau to create the active Ju
- Arrange the four plates: Using the calculated Ju number, arrange the Stars, Doors, Deities, and Stems according to prescribed formulas
Note: Modern practitioners typically use Qi Men software or printed reference tables (萬年曆 - ten-thousand-year calendar) to quickly determine the correct Ju, as manual calculation requires extensive memorization.
⚡ Dynamic vs Static Ju Methods
There are two main schools of Qi Men calculation:
- Time Qi Men (時家奇門): The most common method - charts are plotted for specific two-hour periods. Changes every 2 hours.
- Day Qi Men (日家奇門): Charts plotted for entire days. Used for strategic planning over longer timeframes.
- Month/Year Qi Men: For annual forecasting and feng shui applications.
In Liuren Fajiao's ritual applications, Time Qi Men (hourly charts) is primarily used because rituals require precise temporal and spatial alignment.
Module 4: Interpretation Keys (斷卦要領)
Reading a Qi Men chart is an art that combines systematic analysis with intuitive synthesis. Unlike simpler divination systems, Qi Men requires examining multiple layers simultaneously and understanding their interactions.
The Seven-Step Interpretation Framework
| Step | Element to Analyze | Key Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify Yong Shen (用神) | What palace represents the question subject? (Self, other person, object, goal) |
| 2 | Check the Door | Which of the 8 Doors is in this palace? What action does it permit or prohibit? |
| 3 | Check the Star | Which of the 9 Stars is present? What is the cosmic condition? |
| 4 | Check the Deity | Which of the 8 Deities is present? What spiritual influence exists? |
| 5 | Check the Stem | Is it one of the Three Wonders? One of the Six Shields? What is its elemental nature? |
| 6 | Assess Timeliness (旺相休囚死) | Is the palace/element in season or out of season? Strong or weak? |
| 7 | Check Relationships | How do all the elements interact? Harmonious or conflicting? Generate or destroy? |
Understanding Wang Shu (旺相休囚死) - Timeliness
An element or Door's power is not static—it fluctuates with the seasons. This concept, called Wang Shu (旺衰) , determines whether a configuration is potent or weak.
| State | Chinese | Meaning | Power Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wang (旺) | 旺 | Prosperous/Peak Season | 100% power - This element is ruling the current season |
| Xiang (相) | 相 | Phase/Supportive | 70% power - Element being generated by current season |
| Xiu (休) | 休 | Resting/Neutral | 40% power - Element that generated current season (tired) |
| Qiu (囚) | 囚 | Imprisoned/Restricted | 20% power - Element being controlled by current season |
| Si (死) | 死 | Dead/Depleted | 0% power - Element being destroyed by current season |
Example: In Summer (Fire season):
- Fire = Wang (prosperous) - Fire rules summer
- Earth = Xiang (supportive) - Fire generates Earth
- Wood = Xiu (resting) - Wood generated Fire (now exhausted)
- Water = Qiu (imprisoned) - Fire controls Water
- Metal = Si (dead) - Fire melts Metal
Auspicious vs Inauspicious Configurations
🌟 The "Positive Trinity" (三吉格局)
When these three elements align favorably in a palace, it indicates strong auspiciousness:
- Auspicious Door: Life (生), Open (開), or Rest (休)
- Auspicious Star: Tian Fu (天輔), Tian Xin (天心), or Tian Ren (天任)
- Auspicious Deity: Zhi Fu (值符), Liu He (六合), or Jiu Tian (九天)
Plus: Add one of the Three Wonders (Yi, Bing, Ding) for "Wonder Meeting Gate" super-auspicious configuration.
⚠️ The "Negative Trinity" (三凶格局)
When these align, it indicates danger or obstacles:
- Inauspicious Door: Death (死), Shock (驚), or Injury (傷)
- Inauspicious Star: Tian Peng (天蓬), Tian Rui (天芮), or Tian Zhu (天柱)
- Inauspicious Deity: Teng She (騰蛇), Gou Chen (勾陳), or Zhu Que (朱雀 when afflicted)
Plus: If Geng (庚 - enemy metal) is present, the configuration becomes even more dangerous.
🌟 三吉格局
當這三要素在一個宮位中吉利組合時，表示強烈吉兆：
- 吉門： 生門、開門、休門
- 吉星： 天輔、天心、天任
- 吉神： 值符、六合、九天
加分： 若有三奇（乙、丙、丁）則為「奇得奇門」超級吉利格局。
⚠️ 三凶格局
當這些組合時，表示危險或障礙：
- 凶門： 死門、驚門、傷門
- 凶星： 天蓬、天芮、天柱
- 凶神： 騰蛇、勾陳、朱雀（受剋時）
加重： 若有庚（敵金）存在，格局變得更加危險。
🎯 Complete Chart Reading Example
Question: "Should I invest in this business opportunity?"
Current time: Spring (Wood season), Hour of the Horse (午時, 11am-1pm)
Yong Shen (Symbolic Palace): Palace 9 (Li/Fire palace in the South) - represents financial opportunities and external ventures
Chart Analysis:
- Door in Palace 9: Life Door (生門) - Excellent! Growth and wealth indicated
- Star in Palace 9: Tian Xin (天心) - Heavenly Heart, clarity, leadership, auspicious
- Deity in Palace 9: Liu He (六合) - Six Harmony, partnerships, smooth cooperation
- Stem in Palace 9: Yi (乙) - Day Wonder! One of the Three Wonders
- Timeliness: It's Spring (Wood season). Fire = Xiang (supportive, 70% power) - Wood generates Fire, so Fire is being supported
Synthesis:
This is an exceptionally auspicious configuration - "Wonder Meeting Life Gate" (奇得生門)! All four components are harmonious:
- Life Door = wealth and growth
- Tian Xin Star = clear-minded leadership
- Liu He Deity = harmonious partnership
- Yi Wonder = diplomatic success through flexibility
- Spring season supports Fire element = good timing
Interpretation & Advice:
Answer: YES - This business opportunity is highly favorable. The presence of Yi (Day Wonder) suggests approaching it with flexibility and diplomatic skill rather than aggressive tactics. Liu He indicates this works best as a partnership or collaborative venture. Tian Xin suggests you'll have mental clarity throughout. The timing is excellent as spring supports growth.
Action Steps:
- Conduct the key meeting facing South (Palace 9 direction)
- Schedule signing/launch between 11am-1pm for maximum support
- Emphasize win-win partnership terms (Liu He influence)
- Use a gentle, collaborative approach (Yi influence)
⚠️ Common Interpretation Pitfalls
- Over-simplification: Don't just look at one element. A good Door with a bad Star can still be problematic.
- Ignoring timeliness: A "good" element out of season is weak. A "bad" element in season is powerful.
- Missing the Yong Shen: Always identify the correct palace for your question first. Analyzing the wrong palace gives useless answers.
- Forgetting Five Element relationships: Check if elements support or clash with each other.
- Ignoring the question type: Different questions require focus on different palaces and elements.
- Mechanical reading: Qi Men requires synthesis, not just checklist analysis. The whole configuration tells a story.
📖 Essential Reference Guide
For detailed meanings of all symbols:
- 8 Doors: Rest, Life, Injury, Delusion, View, Death, Shock, Open
- 9 Stars: Tian Peng, Tian Rui, Tian Chong, Tian Fu, Tian Ying, Tian Xin, Tian Zhu, Tian Ren, Tian Qin
- 8 Deities: Zhi Fu, Teng She, Tai Yin, Liu He, Gou Chen, Zhu Que, Jiu Tian, Jiu Di
- 10 Stems: Jia (hidden), Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui
📚 Real-World Case Studies
To see these interpretation principles in action, explore our comprehensive collection of case studies covering:
- Career & Employment: Job offers, partnerships, career path decisions
- Wealth & Investment: Business expansion, stock timing, property investments
- Health & Medical: Diagnosis, prognosis, organ identification
- Relationships: Marriage assessment, reconciliation possibilities
- Lost Items & Recovery: Theft vs. loss, directional analysis
- Legal & Travel: Lawsuit decisions, journey safety
🎥 Video Learning Resources
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📚 Study Recommendation
For optimal learning progression:
- Foundation: Watch videos on the 4 Plates structure and basic terminology
- Calculation: Master the 1080 Ju and San Yuan cycles through practical exercises
- Interpretation: Study the 8 Doors, 9 Stars, and 8 Deities systematically
- Application: Practice with real-world questions and case studies
- Integration: Explore Fa Qimen (法奇門) for ritual magic applications
🛠️ Relationship to Liuren Fajiao
In Liuren Fuying Hall , Qi Men is the primary technology used for "Walking the Stars" (步星) and spatial rituals.
Spatial Activation (方位用法)
When a practitioner needs to activate a protective talisman, they use Qi Men to find the Sheng Men (Life Gate) direction for that specific hour. By facing this direction or placing the ritual object in that sector, the practitioner "leverages the cosmic shield," ensuring the magic is supported by the Heaven-Earth-Man-Deity alignment.
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