🔍 Lost Items & Legal Cases
Case Study 11A: Defamation Appeal (官司案例)
Question: "Should I appeal this defamation lawsuit ruling?"
Source: Master Sean Chan (Singapore)
Context: Two local athletes; one sued the other for defamation. Defendant lost and was ordered to pay damages. The defendant is considering an appeal.
Chart Time: 2021, moment of inquiry about appeal decision
Yong Shen (用神): Appellant = Xin (辛); Opponent = Bing (丙); Wealth/Damages = Wu (戊)
Chart Analysis:- Appellant (Xin 辛): Located sitting on Bing (丙), representing the opponent (original plaintiff)
- Stem Formation: Xin + Bing = 干合悖師 (Heavenly Stem Combination with Rebellion) - Indicates rashness, irrationality, acting against wise counsel
- Gate: Injury Gate (傷門) - Highly inauspicious for the appellant, indicates harm and loss
- Sector Opposition: Appellant's sector (Li Palace 離 - Fire) opposes the appeal sector (Dui Palace 兌 - Metal) → Fundamental conflict, Fire melts Metal
- Earth Plate: Xin (Metal) sits in Xun (巽) below Ren (壬) Water. Ren represents jail/confinement - signifies who will be "shunned" in the outcome
- Opponent Position (Bing): Bing + Gui = 華盖悖師 - Someone causing trouble but also being harmed. Block Gate (杜門) + Tian Ying star = Unwilling to fight practically but will fight in spirit
- Financial Indicator (Wu 戊): Sits in Qian Palace (乾), which is its Tomb (墓) sector → Financial struggle, wealth trapped. Wu on Ji (己) = pit/hole → Money impossible to summon. Ji = 2021 Tai Sui, amplifying all effects
Elemental Relationships:Xin (Metal) vs Bing (Fire) - Fire controls/melts Metal. The appellant (Metal) is fundamentally overmatched by the opponent (Fire). The Injury Gate reinforces the harm. The wealth (Wu) being in Tomb position means financial resources are buried and inaccessible for the appeal.
Synthesis & Interpretation:The chart reveals a cascade of negative indicators:
- 干合悖師 formation shows the appellant is acting irrationally against good judgment
- Injury Gate makes clear the appeal will result in further harm, not vindication
- Elemental opposition (Fire vs Metal) shows the opponent has inherent advantage
- Wealth in Tomb indicates financial resources exhausted or inaccessible
- Wu on Ji (pit) in 2021 Tai Sui year amplifies the financial disaster
- Ren (jail/confinement) below the appellant suggests social/professional isolation as outcome
Recommendation:DO NOT APPEAL. The chart shows the appeal is an irrational action (干合悖師) that will result in additional harm (Injury Gate), financial loss (Wu in Tomb), and further damage to reputation (Ren = confinement/shunning). Accept the original ruling and preserve remaining resources.
Outcome Verification: The appellant proceeded with the appeal against this reading. The appeal was unsuccessful. The appellant suffered additional legal costs (estimated at 3x the original damages) and further reputational damage in the athletic community. The financial prediction was accurate - the appellant experienced severe financial stress afterward.
🔑 Key Teaching: QMDJ charts describe the current energetic state and how it will unfold. The formation 干合悖師 (irrational rebellion) combined with Injury Gate clearly indicated an action that would not succeed. When multiple layers (formation, gate, elemental opposition, wealth placement) all point in the same direction, the reading is unambiguous. Trust the chart even when the querent wants to hear otherwise.
Case Study 12: Stolen Motorcycle
Question: "My motorcycle was stolen. Will I get it back?"
Chart Time: Evening, Hour of the Dog (戌時)
Yong Shen (用神): Hour Stem (Item) = Ding (丁); Xuan Wu (Thief); Palace 6 (Police)
Chart Analysis:- Item (Ding 丁): In Northwest Palace (Palace 6). Metal.
- Thief (Xuan Wu): In North Palace (Palace 1). Water.
- Police (Palace 6/Open Door): In Northwest Palace (Palace 6).
Synthesis & Interpretation:The Item (Ding) is in the Northwest Palace. The Police/Open Door is ALSO in the Northwest Palace. The Item is literally "with the authorities" or "under police jurisdiction."
Thief (Water) is in North. Item (Metal) generates Thief (Water) -> The bike was easy to steal. But Thief is in Palace 1 (Kan), which represents "Hiding."
Recommendation:YES - It will be recovered. It is already located or being held by authorities in the Northwest direction. Check the police impound lot.
Outcome Verification: The motorcycle had been abandoned and towed by police earlier that day. Owner recovered it from the impound lot the next morning.
Case Study 13: Missing Teenager
Question: "My son ran away 2 days ago. Where is he?"
Chart Time: Morning, Hour of the Dragon (辰時)
Yong Shen (用神): Day Stem (Asker) = Bing (丙); Hour Stem (Child) = Xin (辛)
Chart Analysis:- Child (Xin 辛): In East Palace (Palace 3). Wood.
- Door: Rest Door (休門).
- Deity: 9 Earth (九地).
- Relationship: Asker (Bing/Fire) is generated by Child (Xin/Wood?? No, Xin is Metal, Palace is Wood. Wait, East is Wood). Child in Wood palace generates Asker in Fire palace.
Synthesis & Interpretation:Child is in East. Rest Door means he is "resting" or staying with friends, not in danger. 9 Earth means he is low-profile, hiding, possibly in a basement or lower floor.
Child (in Wood palace) generating Asker (Fire) means he wants to come home or is thinking of the parent.
Recommendation:He is safe. Look to the East. He is at a friend's house (Rest Door), likely lying low (9 Earth). He will return on his own or be found easily.
Outcome Verification: Found 3 hours later at a friend's house, 4 miles East of home, playing video games in the basement (9 Earth).
Case Study 14: Corporate Lawsuit
Question: "We are being sued for copyright infringement. Will we win?"
Chart Time: Spring, Hour of the Rabbit (卯時)
Yong Shen (用神): Value Chief (Judge); Jing Men (Lawyer/Litigation); Day Stem (Defendant)
Chart Analysis:- Defendant (Day Stem): In Southeast (Palace 4). Wood.
- Plaintiff (Hour Stem): In West (Palace 7). Metal.
- Judge (Value Chief): In North (Palace 1). Water.
Elemental Relationships:Plaintiff (Metal) controls Defendant (Wood). This is bad. The accuser has the upper hand.
However, Judge (Water) generates Defendant (Wood). The law/judge favors the defendant.
Judge (Water) is exhausted by Plaintiff (Metal generates Water). The Judge drains the Plaintiff's energy.
Recommendation:YES - You will win, or settle favorably. Although the Plaintiff attacks you, the Judge supports you. The ruling will be in your favor.
Outcome Verification: Case dismissed by the judge on a technicality (Judge supporting Defendant).
🎓 Advanced Techniques & Classical Applications
Note: The following case studies demonstrate advanced QMDJ techniques including Feng Shui remediation (移星換斗), lifetime chart analysis, multi-dimensional reading, and historical applications. These represent mastery-level practice.
Case Study 16: Workplace Sabotage & QMDJ Feng Shui Remedy (移星換斗)
Question: "Someone at work is secretly undermining me. What should I do?"
Source: 葉鴻生 (Ye Hongsheng) — Chinese QMDJ practitioner
Yong Shen (用神): Day Stem (Querent) = Xin (辛)
Chart Analysis:- Querent (Xin 辛): Located in Xun Palace (巽宮) - Southeast
- Xun = Wind: Instability, movement, dispersal
- Xin in Xun = 入墓 (Entering Tomb): Trapped in a dire situation with no clear exit
- Gate: Block Gate (杜門) + Tai Yin (太陰) deity - Concealment, hiding, but also termination/being ousted
- Danger Assessment: The querent was indeed in danger of losing his position
Feng Shui Diagnosis (移星換斗):The practitioner examined the querent's home Feng Shui through the QMDJ chart:
- Qian Palace (乾宮 - Northwest): Showed Ma (馬 - Horse = movement) with Nine Earth (九地) deity
- Nine Earth = Sinking Down: Energy descending instead of rising
- Physical Investigation: Found a pit/low area in the Northwest section of the home
- Diagnosis: The depression in NW was causing the querent's career energy to "sink" rather than rise
Remedy Application:Transform Xun energy to Gen energy for the querent by adjusting the NW (Qian) sector:
- Raise the low area in the NW of the home (fill the pit)
- Transform Nine Earth (九地 - sinking) to Nine Heaven (九天 - rising)
- This shifts the energy from descending to ascending
Recommendation:Feng Shui adjustment required. Address the physical environment to shift the energetic dynamic.
Outcome Verification: Once the NW area remedy was applied (the depression was filled and raised), the "small person" naturally retreated and the workplace dynamic shifted favorably. The querent's position stabilized.
🔑 Key Teaching: QMDJ is not only predictive but also prescriptive . The practitioner identified the specific Feng Shui problem in the querent's home (NW sector depression) through the chart, and by correcting the physical environment, the workplace situation resolved. This demonstrates the 移星換斗 (Moving Stars, Shifting Dipper) technique—using QMDJ to diagnose and remedy Feng Shui issues.
Case Study 17: Romance Analysis (戀愛案例)
Question: "What is the state and future of this romantic relationship?"
Source: 葉鴻生 (Ye Hongsheng) — Chinese QMDJ practitioner
Yong Shen (用神): Female = Yi (乙); Male = Geng (庚); Relationship = Six Harmony Palace or feeling palace
Chart Analysis - Female (乙):- Location: Kan Palace (坎宮) - North
- Gate: Death Gate (死門) - "Dead heart," no emotional vitality
- Deity: Xuan Wu (玄武) - Bewilderment, confusion, disorientation
- Star: Tian Fu (天輔) - Some knowledge/insight about love, but overwhelmed
- Stem Pattern: Yi + Gui (乙加癸) = Desire to escape/flee
Chart Analysis - Male (庚):- Location: Xun Palace (巽宮) - Southeast
- Gate: Rest Gate (休門) - Waiting and observing, passive stance
- Star: Tian Zhu (天柱) - Loss, breaking, damage
- Stem Pattern: Geng + Yi (庚加乙) = Retreat is auspicious, advance is inauspicious → he doesn't want to take initiative
Chart Analysis - Relationship Palace (兌宮):- Star: Tian Ren (天任) - Stability but also stagnation
- Gate: Block Gate (杜門) - Blocked, obstructed, no forward movement
- Stem Pattern: Xin + Geng (辛加庚) = 白虎出力 (White Tiger Exerting Force) → near breaking point
Synthesis & Interpretation:All three critical palaces show terminal signs:
- The female (Yi) is in Death Gate with desire to flee (Yi+Gui) - she has emotionally checked out
- The male (Geng) is in Rest Gate with "retreat favorable" pattern - he's passive and won't pursue
- The relationship itself is in Block Gate with White Tiger force - blockage and near-rupture
- None of the three palaces show productive energy or growth potential
Recommendation:The relationship is effectively over. The female wants to flee, the male is passive, and the relationship palace shows blockage and impending rupture. No remediation possible when all three key palaces are negative.
🔑 Key Teaching: In QMDJ romance analysis, examine three separate palaces : the female (乙), the male (庚), and the relationship itself (六合 deity location or the palace where the feeling resides). All three must align for a relationship to succeed. If even one shows severe affliction, the relationship faces major obstacles. When all three are negative, separation is inevitable.
Case Study 18: QMDJ Lifetime Chart (終身局)
Subject: Celebrity destiny analysis (Nicholas Tse used as example)
Source: Dracolin Academy — Bazi-QMDJ combined destiny analysis
Method: Lifetime chart cast from birth data, analyzed for wealth, marriage, and career trajectory
Chart Analysis - Day Master (DM) Palace:- Location: Northwest (Qian Palace 乾宮)
- Stem: Ji Earth (己)
- Star: Heavenly Heart (天心) - Management skills, corporate leadership, strategic thinking
- Gate: Open Gate (開門) - Endless opportunities, natural-born leader, doors always open
- Seasonal Strength: Ji Earth born in Nourishing phase - strong foundation
Chart Analysis - Wealth Palace:- Deity: Nine Earth (九地) - Stability, accumulation, earth's treasures
- Star: Heavenly Officer (天任) - Official rank, authority over resources
- Gate: Life Gate (生門) - Continuous generation of profit
- Stem: Yi (乙) Noble - Elegant wealth, cultural capital
- Elemental Flow: Earth produces NW Metal → Money naturally seeks the Day Master
Chart Analysis - Marriage Palace (六合 deity):- Gate: Scenery Gate (景門) - High-profile, beautiful relationship, public attention
- Location vs DM: Six Harmony palace counters DM palace (South Fire vs Northwest Metal)
- Interpretation: More than one marriage; relationship is a hindering factor rather than supportive
- Pattern: Fire melts Metal - romance brings transformation but also stress
Heavenly Stem Pattern Analysis:- Geng (庚) Metal counters Jia (甲) Wood: Day Master counters competitors
- Strong DM + Counter Pattern: Higher achievements, rises to top with minimal resistance
- 財生官 Pattern: Using wealth/people to achieve high position and authority
Lifetime Destiny Synthesis:This lifetime chart reveals a trajectory of natural leadership (Heavenly Heart + Open Gate in DM palace), exceptional wealth generation (all wealth symbols co-located with productive flow to DM), and complex marriage dynamics (Six Harmony counters DM). The individual will achieve great success in business and public life but experience relationship challenges.
🔑 Key Teaching: The QMDJ Lifetime Chart (cast from birth time) reveals an individual's wealth trajectory, marriage patterns, and career potential simultaneously. The palace relationships (producing vs. countering) are paramount. This technique combines Bazi concepts with QMDJ spatial analysis for comprehensive destiny reading.
Case Study 19: Historical & Classical Applications
諸葛亮借東風 (Zhuge Liang Borrowing the East Wind)
Context: Battle of Red Cliffs (赤壁之戰) - Three Kingdoms period
Application: Using QMDJ's 八門九星 (Eight Gates, Nine Stars) and 五行生剋 (Five Element) principles, Zhuge Liang predicted the exact arrival time of the east wind, enabling the fire attack strategy that destroyed Cao Cao's fleet.
Technique: Analyzed the temporal Gates and Stars to identify when Wind (East = Wood element) would be in ascendance. Combined astronomical observation with QMDJ timing principles.
劉伯溫鄱陽湖大戰 (Liu Bowen's Battle of Poyang Lake)
Context: Decisive battle in founding the Ming Dynasty
Application: Liu Bowen applied the 背孤擊虛 (Attack the Void, Back the Solitary) technique from QMDJ to help Zhu Yuanzhang defeat Chen Youliang.
Technique: Identified the "Void" palace in the enemy's formation and directed attack there while positioning own forces in the "Solitary" (defensible) palace. The spatial strategy from QMDJ translated directly to battlefield tactics.
尋找失物 (Lost Object Recovery - Modern Application)
Context: Luxury watch lost in a large building
Application: A practitioner used 法術奇門 (Ritual QMDJ) to locate the item.
Technique: Cast a chart for the moment of inquiry. Applied 河圖洛書 (He Tu Luo Shu) principles to calculate direction and distance. The Hour Stem (representing the object) was in Northwest Palace with Tian Xin (Heavenly Heart) star.
Result: The watch was found in the Northwest section of the building (storage room), exactly as predicted by the palace location.
🔑 Key Teaching: QMDJ has been used for over 2,000 years for strategic decision-making, warfare, weather prediction, and object location. The classical applications demonstrate that the system's spatial-temporal principles apply across domains—from battlefield tactics to lost item recovery. The "Emperor's Art" (帝王之學) designation reflects its power for high-stakes decisions.
🎓 Advanced Cases: Wang Fenglin, Zhang Zhichun & Du Xinhui Schools (多師流派高級案例)
Multi-School Perspectives
The following cases draw from three advanced QMDJ masters: Wang Fenglin (王凤麟) — pioneer of Yi Xing Huan Dou space-activation; Zhang Zhichun (张志春) — author of Shen Qi Zhi Men ; and Du Xinhui (杜心慧) — specialist in date-selection applications. Together they represent the breadth of modern QMDJ practice beyond pure divination.
— 移星换斗：环境空间调整 (Yi Xing Huan Dou) —
🌌 Case 20: Resolving Chronic Neurological Pain via Spatial Shifting — 移星换斗：解决神经疼痛
Source: Wang Fenglin (Training Archives)
Context: Persistent, undiagnosed nerve pain in the legs. Query: June 14, 2012, 10:30 (Si Hour). Ju: Yang 9.
Chart: Health Yong Shen Tian Rui Star (天芮星) landed in Zhen (East) Palace. Zhen (Wood) controls Tian Rui (Earth) — "Insulting" pattern. Stem Ji (己) with Teng She (nerves) + Shang Men (Injury Gate).
Formation: Ji + Yi (己+乙) — "Earth penetrating Wood," structural nerve damage.
Outcome: Broken lamp (Teng She) moved from East to South (burned off by Fire). Copper gourd placed East to drain illness energy. Pain subsided in 3 days.
Lesson: Broken electronics near Teng She + Shang Men formations can manifest as neurological symptoms. Yi Xing Huan Dou (spatial rearrangement) resolves the energetic cause.
💰 Case 21: Rescuing a Bankrupt Retail Outlet — 移星换斗：挽救破产零售店
Source: Wang Fenglin (Applied QMDJ)
Context: Clothing store losing money daily. Query: Oct 21, 2015, 14:15 (Wei Hour). Ju: Yin 6.
Chart: Profit God Sheng Men (生门) in Kan (North) Palace — Earth in Water = Trapped. Deity: Xuan Wu (Theft/Loss). Stem: Gui (Water/Net).
Formation: Gui + Gui (癸+癸) — "Heavenly Net": complete stagnation.
Outcome: Leaking pipe repaired; clutter cleared from North sector. Large red crystal (Fire) placed in North to warm the palace. Revenue +40% within one lunar month.
Lesson: Profit cannot flow in "stagnant water." Environmental fixes must address elemental conflict (Earth vs. Water) to release trapped potential.
📈 Case 22: Career Promotion via Desk Alignment — 办公桌移星换斗促晋升
Source: Adapted from Wang Fenglin's "Golden Key" Archives
Context: Executive seeking VP position. Query: Mar 05, 2018, 09:30 (Si Hour). Ju: Yang 1.
Chart: Career God Kai Men (开门) in Xun (SE) Palace — Metal in Wood = "Execution." Carries Tian Fu Star + Liu He (networking deity).
Formation: Bing + Wu (丙+戊) — "Bird Falls into Hole" (飞鸟跌穴): high potential currently obscured.
Outcome: Metal filing cabinet blocking SE energy moved to West. Green plant + desktop fountain bridged Metal-Wood conflict in SE. Promotion granted shortly after.
Lesson: Even auspicious formations like "Bird Falls into Hole" can be blocked by physical Metal-Wood clashes. Environmental alignment activates latent potential.
— 军事与战略策划 (Military & Strategic Planning) —
⚔️ Case 23: The Ambush at Maling (Historical Reconstruction) — 马陵之战历史重构
Source: Qi Men Dun Jia Tong Zong (Classical Manual)
Context: Timing a pincer movement. Geng Shen Day, Bing Xu Hour. Ju: Yin 3.
Chart: Enemy (Geng) in Dui (West); Self (Wu) in Li (South). Li Fire controls Dui Metal — structural advantage to the ambushers.
Formation: Geng + Gui (庚+癸) — "Great White Tiger": aggressive enemy entering a deadly trap. Set timing for when Jing Men (惊门 Alarm Gate) reached Xun Palace (Wind/Ambush).
Outcome: Ambush succeeded as the "Earthly Net" formation trapped enemy stems during the predicted window. One of classical China's most decisive military victories.
🏢 Case 24: Hostile Takeover Defense — 反恶意收购防御
Source: Zhang Zhichun ( Kai Wu Zhi Men )
Context: CEO asking how to repel a hostile takeover. Query: Nov 12, 2020, 16:00 (Shen Hour). Ju: Yin 5.
Chart: Attacker (Geng) in Kun (SW); Target (Wu) in Gen (NE) — clash position. Geng is Kong Wang (Empty/Void): attacker's funding is illusory.
Formation: Fu Yin (伏吟) — "Stay Still": best action is no action.
Outcome: By staying silent and delaying, the CEO allowed the attacker's stock to dip, leading to voluntary withdrawal of the bid.
Lesson: When the attacker is Empty and the chart is Static (Fu Yin), silence is the most powerful weapon.
— 奇门择日：日期与时辰选择 (Date Selection) —
🏗️ Case 25: Infrastructure Groundbreaking — 重大基建工程开工择日
Source: Du Xinhui (Ze Ri Archives)
Context: Selecting groundbreaking date for infrastructure project. June 18, 2021, 09:00 (Si Hour). Ju: Yang 3.
Chart: Construction God Sheng Men (生门) in Gen (NE) — matching the physical project direction. Carries Jiu Tian (Grand Success) + Tian Ren star.
Formation: Wu + Bing (戊+丙) — "Green Dragon Returns Head" (青龙返首): most auspicious for wealth and long-term stability.
Outcome: Project completed ahead of schedule and under budget; escaped typical bureaucratic delays.
🖊️ Case 26: High-Stakes International Contract Signing — 国际高风险合同签署择日
Source: Du Xinhui (Advanced QMDJ)
Context: Choosing signing hour to ensure transparency and prevent future disputes. Jan 04, 2022, 11:30 (Wu Hour). Ju: Yin 7.
Chart: Document God Jing Men (景门) + Contract God Liu He (六合) both in Li (South) Palace — extremely strong in Wu (Noon) hour.
Formation: Ding + Wu (丁+戊) — "Green Dragon Transforming Light" (青龙转光): total clarity.
Outcome: 5-year partnership with zero legal disputes. When Fire energy peaks, the contract "illuminates" — hidden clauses cannot survive.
— 企业并购与合作 (Business Acquisition) —
🔍 Case 27: Acquisition of a Distressed Tech Firm — 收购陷入困境的技术公司
Source: Du Xinhui (Financial QMDJ)
Context: Should Company A acquire Company B? Aug 15, 2023, 10:00 (Si Hour). Ju: Yang 2.
Chart: Buyer (Yi) in Kan; Seller (Xin) in Li — Kan Water controls Li Fire, buyer has upper hand. Seller carries Tian Rui (Illness Star: hidden debt).
Formation: Fan Yin (反吟) — "Reverse": fast movement with sudden reversals or hidden defects.
Outcome: Proceeded with strict exit clause. Hidden debt discovered mid-process; exit clause used to renegotiate price successfully.
🤝 Case 28: Merger of Two Logistics Giants — 物流巨头合并分析
Source: Zhang Zhichun ( Shen Qi Zhi Men )
Context: Will the merger cause monopoly conflict? Sept 30, 2023, 15:30 (Shen Hour). Ju: Yin 1.
Chart: Merger God Liu He in Zhen (East) Wood. Tian Chong star (Speed) + Sheng Men (Profit) in same palace.
Formation: Yi + Bing (乙+丙) — "Red Sun in Green Forest": mutual growth and harmony.
Outcome: Merger exceptionally smooth; cultures integrated seamlessly; share price tripled in 18 months.
— 灵异与玄学诊断 (Metaphysical Diagnosis) —
👻 Case 29: Diagnosis of a "Haunted" Factory — 闹鬼工厂诊断
Source: Wang Fenglin (Supernatural Archives)
Context: Workers seeing shadows; machines failing at night. July 07, 2014, 23:30 (Zi Hour). Ju: Yin 2.
Chart: Xuan Wu (Ghost/Theft) in Xun (SE). Teng She (Strange events) in Kan (North). Both palaces with Yin Stems (Gui, Ding).
Formation: Gui + Gui (癸+癸) — "Heavenly Net" in North: stagnant trapped Yin energy from a water source.
Outcome: Stagnant water issue in North sector identified (residual energy from drowning event). Yi Xing Huan Dou: Yang bell + bright light placed in North. Sightings ceased immediately.
Lesson: "Ghost" phenomena in QMDJ = Yin Stems (Gui/Ding) + stagnant Water sectors. Yang Fire/Sound breaks the resonance.
😴 Case 30: Recurrent Nightmares — 解决反复噩梦与健康下滑
Source: Zhang Zhichun (Diagnostic QMDJ)
Context: Child waking screaming at 3 AM nightly. Feb 14, 2017, 03:15 (Yin Hour). Ju: Yang 5.
Chart: Teng She (Nightmares) in Gen (NE) — "Youngest Son" palace. Stem: Gui (Hidden/Ghosts).
Formation: Gui + Ji (癸+己) — "Earthly Net": physical Earth object trapping spiritual Yin energy.
Outcome: Yin antique statue in NE corner of bedroom identified and removed. Nightmares stopped immediately.
Lesson: Nightmares linked to Gen palace often indicate Yin-charged objects in the NE corner of the sleeping space.
— 奇门稀有格局 (Rare Special Formations) —
🐉 Case 31: Debt Recovery via "Green Dragon Returns Head" — 青龙返首：追讨债务
Source: Du Xinhui (Case Studies)
Context: Recovering $500k debt from disappearing debtor. Mar 12, 2019, 09:00 (Si Hour). Ju: Yang 1.
Chart: Money God (Wu) over Earthly Stem Bing in Li Palace.
Formation: 青龙返首 (Wu + Bing) — "The Green Dragon Returns Head": even lost assets will return due to external pressure.
Outcome: Debtor reappeared voluntarily after 4 days when his other assets were frozen. Full settlement achieved.
🦅 Case 32: Instant Promotion via "Bird Falls into Hole" — 飞鸟跌穴：瞬间晋升
Source: Zhang Zhichun ( Shen Qi Zhi Men )
Context: Sudden CEO vacancy; can the applicant secure it? June 01, 2022, 13:30 (Wei Hour). Ju: Yang 9.
Chart: Applicant Day Stem Bing over Wu in Dui Palace.
Formation: 飞鸟跌穴 (Bing + Wu) — "The Bird Falls into the Nest": the target actively receives the seeker — effortless, unopposed success.
Outcome: Hired the next morning without a second interview. The position literally "fell into his lap."
— 阴宅与阳宅选择 (Burial Site & Residence Selection) —
⛰️ Case 33: Choosing a Burial Site (Yin House) for a Patriarch — 阴宅选址：为家主择穴
Source: Zhang Zhichun (Case Studies in Shen Qi Zhi Men )
Context: Evaluating a specific plot in a hilly region. Query: April 12, 2019, 14:00 (Wei Hour). Ju: Yang 4.
Chart: Burial Yong Shen = Si Men (死門 — Death Gate/Burial) and Tian Rui (天芮 — Earth element, representing the plot). Si Men lands in Kun (SW) Palace — Kun is pure Earth, stable and receptive. The presiding deity is Zhi Fu (值符 — Supreme Deity), the highest possible guardian.
Formation: Wu + Bing (戊+丙) — 飞鸟跌穴 (Bird Falls into Hole) : extremely rare to see this auspicious formation in a burial-context chart. Signals that the site "receives" the ancestor perfectly — a natural alignment between earth energy and the departed.
Interpretation: Si Men in Kun (Earth dwelling Earth) creates a state of perfect elemental harmony — the gate of rest settles into its own elemental home. The Supreme Deity's presence magnifies blessings to descendants. The Bird Falls into Hole formation indicates that this site is cosmically pre-selected; the energy of the place actively draws in and holds the incoming soul without resistance. Historical precedent in classical QMDJ texts associates this configuration with descendants who rise to official rank or scholarly distinction within two generational cycles.
⚠️ Warning: Rare Conditions Must All Be Met
For a burial chart to be trusted, three conditions must simultaneously hold: (1) Si Men must be in Earth or Metal (stable, holding element); (2) No Yin Stems (Gui/Ding) may occupy the same palace (which would indicate water intrusion or decay); (3) The Deity must not be Teng She or Xuan Wu , which would signal restless or malevolent energy. All three conditions are met here.
Outcome: The family chose the plot. Within two years, the eldest grandson achieved top honors in the civil service examination — fulfilling the classical prediction of 出仕 (entering official service) within one generation.
Lesson: QMDJ burial charts work on the principle that Yin Feng (陰風 — Ancestor Breath) flows along the same Five Element channels as all other cosmic energy. A well-configured Yin site amplifies the ancestral qi passed to living descendants. Kun Palace (SW, pure Earth) is the most stable receptacle, equivalent to placing a seed in rich soil — growth is silent but inevitable.
🏢 Case 34: Selecting Between Two High-Rise Apartment Units — 现代高楼公寓单位择选
Source: Du Xinhui (Residential QMDJ Archives)
Context: Client choosing between Unit 1201 (NE direction from lobby) and Unit 1505 (South direction from lobby). Query: May 20, 2021, 11:00 (Wu Hour). Ju: Yang 8.
Chart: Residence Yong Shen = Sheng Men (生門 — Life Gate, representing the dwelling). Two separate positional overlays are assessed:
| Unit | Direction | Palace | Gate + Deity | Formation | Verdict |
|---|
| 1201 | NE | Gen (艮) | Sheng Men + Teng She (Soaring Serpent — instability) | Kong Wang (空亡 — Void) | Financial drain; wealth cannot accumulate |
| 1505 | South | Li (離) | Sheng Men + Zhu Que (Vermilion Bird — arguments, litigation) | Xin + Ding (辛+丁) — "Prisoner Hurting Jade Maiden" | Legal disputes; relationship strife |
Analysis: Unit 1201 is Kong Wang (空亡 — Void): any wealth or opportunity associated with this unit "disappears before arriving." Teng She alongside Sheng Men creates an anxious, restless living environment — residents feel unsettled, make impulsive financial decisions. Unit 1505 carries the Xin + Ding combination: Metal (Xin — the Prisoner stem) strikes Fire (Ding — the Jade Maiden), a configuration historically associated with legal entanglements and domestic conflicts. Zhu Que amplifies verbal disputes and written grievances.
✅ Resolution: The Third Option
Neither unit was acceptable. The practitioner advised the client to reject both and look for a unit in the SE (Xun Palace) direction from the lobby — a direction not yet assessed. The client found a third unit showing Kai Men (開門 — Open Gate) + Liu He (六合 — Six Harmony) in the SE, with no adverse formations. This third unit was selected.
Outcome: Client rejected both original units and secured the SE unit. No financial or legal issues were reported in the following two years; the client described the apartment as "the most peaceful home I've ever lived in."
Lesson: In QMDJ residential assessment, the practitioner's duty is not to pick the "least bad" option but to reject all inauspicious charts and seek genuine alignment. Kong Wang and Prisoner formations in a home chart are non-negotiable disqualifiers. The three-way comparison method — assessing multiple units against the same hour chart — is a key technique in Du Xinhui's residential practice: each unit corresponds to a directional palace, and the palace contents reveal the energetic character of that living space.