Section 49: Altar Diagnosis (法科查事) - Spiritual Pathology

Sanshanjiao (三山教) • Section 49

Divination for Magical Diagnosis

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1. The Philosophy of Chá Shì

At the Sanshanjiao level, the practitioner acts as a Spiritual Physician . Diagnosis (Chá Shì) is the process of asking the Altar to reveal the true spiritual root of a client's problem—whether it is a ghost, a curse, a burial issue, or a mundane obstacle. Without accurate diagnosis, ritual intervention is ineffective.

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2. The Three Pillars of Altar Inquiry

A Sanshanjiao practitioner uses three primary methods to confirm the nature of a case:

Method	Metaphysical Action	Information Gained
Moon Blocks (Sheng Bei)	Direct binary verification from the Altar.	Yes/No confirmation of specific suspected causes.
Incense Reading (Kan Xiang)	Interpreting the "Qi" through the burning pattern.	Assessing the severity and urgency of the spiritual interference.
Spiritual Perception (Ling Gan)	Receiving Yin Chuan (Guidance) in the mind's eye.	Specific details about the origin and identity of the Sha.

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3. Professional Diagnostic Protocol

When a client presents a case, the practitioner follows this established lineage sequence:

The Inquiry Sequence:

Invitation: Formally light incense and invite the Liuren Xianshi to preside over the inquiry.
Case Statement: State the client's name, birth data, and the nature of the suffering clearly to the Altar.
Suspected Causes: Use Sheng Bei to test for common roots: "Is it a haunting?" "Is it a curse?" "Is it a family burial issue?"
Remedy Verification: Once the cause is found, ask the Altar for the appropriate ritual: "Will Section 11 suffice?" "Is Section 34 required?"
Authorization: Seek the final "YES" to proceed with the intervention.

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4. Conclusion: Seeing the Root

Accuracy in Chá Shì is the foundation of a successful ritual practice. By relying on the direct guidance of the Altar rather than personal guesswork, the practitioner ensures that their work is both safe and effective. This diagnostic mastery is the prerequisite for all advanced Sanshanjiao ritual interventions.

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Next Steps

Proceed to Ritual Execution

With the diagnosis confirmed, learn to command the troops needed for the remedy:

Section 50: Spirit Soldiers — Commanding the invisible army.
Section 51: The Artillery Talisman — High-stakes energetic strikes.