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Five VerseTreasure

(Vol ume 1)



Harold Hsureviewed by

Master Benson Yeo

Five VerseTreasure

(Vol ume 1)



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Foreword

Since the dawn of Time, Man has tried to make sense of the world

around him. He observes the turning of night to day, Winter into Spring,

and the endless cycle of birth and death.

He charts the movement of stars in the sky, and the changing flow of

the ocean tides. He notices how the creatures of the sea follow the

ebb and flow of the ocean, just as the ocean flows naturally with the

heating and cooling of the surface of the Earth. And just like a flock

of birds migrating before Winter, so do all things move and change

according to the laws of Nature.

For thousands of years, Man has lived in Nature according to these

laws. He has felt the dew in the morning air and knew when the Spring

rain was to come. He takes one look at the clouds, and understands

the direction of the coming Summer breeze.

Over time, this knowledge of Nature was successfully applied to

understand the outcome of one’s Life or Destiny, and this study later

became known as “Ba Zi” (

). With this prec ious knowledge, one isnot only able to foresee what the future holds, but to also CHANGE the

outcome of one’s path in life. The ability to change the predestined

outcome is what sets Ba Zi apart from many other forms of Chinese

Metaphysics!

To the ignorant, this knowledge has often been treated with great

distrust and suspicion, and many have grown to fear such “power”.

Fear and ignorance have caused a great many of Man’s mistakes,and this infinite knowledge was thus hidden away from the people in

the ancient Chinese C lassic texts.



xiv Five Verse Treasure



For hundreds of years, only the Emperor and his most trusted advisors

had access to the Classics. Anyone who attempted to siphon thesesecrets out of the Palace would be immediately executed.

As Destiny would have it, the Classic texts are now available for public

reading. But even now, few can truly interpret the profound meanings

behind the words within them.

It is often said that one “cannot choose the book” but rather, “the

book must choose you”. Thankfully today, one does not have to be“chosen” to decode this Classic, because the code is now broken

and the knowledge is for the first time, available to anyone who seeks

it.

My dear reader, do not be afraid to explore the ancient Chinese

Classics for yourselves, and at the same time do not be too quick to

accept others’ explanations of them if you are not convinced. These

Classics were initially written to deceive and confuse to those who do

not understand Nature.

With this book, I hope to finally share the timeless knowledge contained

within this Classic, with you.

Open your heart and mind to this knowledge, and make it your own.

This is the precious gift our ancient ancestors passed down to us. Use

it to improve the World within, and around you.

Your Destiny is now in your hands.

As with the unforgettable words of my Master,

Enjoy this discovery.

foreword



Five Verse Treasure(Volume 1)



2 Five Verse Treasure

This is an intermediate-level book for Ba Zi readers and practitioners.

For a basic-level understanding of Ba Zi and the 10 elements, please

refer to the book, “The Correct Way Of Understanding A Person’s

Destiny” by Master Benson Yeo]

Thefirst section of this book contains the English

translation of the C lassic text. Try to derive

your own interpretation of the C lassic text

before proceeding to the Explanation

section.

How to read this book




The Explanation section is structured in the following manner:

• Each line of text is a verse:

Fig 1. Verse and verse number

• Each verse contains four phrases:

Fig 2. The four phrases of a verse

The explanation of the first phrase will be discussed in section (a). The

explanation of the second, third and forth phrases will be covered

under section (b), (c) and (d) respectively.

When reading this Classic, be open to interpretations from multiple

perspec tives. Sometimes, the four phrases in each verse are related –

that is, they discuss the same topic.

Other times, each phrase (of the same verse) can discuss completely

different topics.

There is no fixed way to read the Chinese C lassics. The c lues and hints

are hidden all over the texts, and an open mind will aid greatly in

helping you understand the relationship between the Ba Zi chart and

the elements within.

a b c d



When there is illness, the prescription becomes noble. It is no surprise

to have no injury. If you remove the sickness within the chart, wealthand good fortune will follow.

When the Tiger and Rabbit encounter much Metal, they become

disgraceful. The Poor and Wealthy walk above and below. The land

in the South fears chancing upon the Monkey. The North doesn’t wish

to meet the Rooster.

“Thriving” is born in the month. Wealth and Of ficer likes to penetrate

Heaven. It is inappropriate to be further self-prosperous. (Then one)Can enjoy the source of luxurious wealth.

Thick Earth chances upon much Fire. Returning Metal becomes

prosperous in Autumn. Water floats Wood during Winter. (One’s)

Reputation inevitably becomes empty and superficial.

Translation




and born in Rabbit month. Multiple Metal returns to good luck. It

is inappropriate to meet Killing once more. Fire land receives clothing

and grain.

Fire avoids the Rooster of the West. Metal fears the Water villagebecause it will sink within. Wood Qi does not like to meet the Horse.

When Water reaches the Rabbit palace, it is harmed.

Thick Earth doesn’t like to move in the Pig month. “Thriving” is found

in the Snake palace. When there are Southern roots, there will be

prosperity. West and North should be avoided.

Yin adjusts accordingly to Yang. Without roots, (if the) month branch

is Dragon. North-West will still be considered noble. Only afraid ofconflict between Water and Fire.

born in Rooster month. Avoid meeting the Snake and Ox. Wealth

and Honor are found in the North and South Palace. The Monkey and

Rooster are in charge of the poor.



Translation

(When) There is the Killing element, discuss it and nothing else. (If)

There is no Killing element, other methods/ prescriptions can be used.

Once Killing is removed. Not afraid of it (it) being rooted.

If or chances upon the Monkey. The Killing and Resource aresupported in the darkness. When Metal meets prosperous Wood,

there will be a prosperous outcome. Of ficial robes will definitely be

worn on the body.

Fire fears to meet again. North direction turns this into achievement.

Although it is appropriate to see Water. Be careful of a clash.

Eight month Of ficer star prospers. meets deep Autumn Qi. Wealth

and Of ficer brings simultaneous assistance. Fame and pro

fit willnaturally prosper.

Longevity structure born in Spring. Meets and on the Heavenly

stem. South Trigram pushes forward riches and honor. North ground is

nevertheless inauspicious.




and is born in the first three months. and is stored between

the Dog and Goat. and position is in the Ox palace. There is no

need to be anxious when there are no roots.

It is appropriate for thriving Wood to meet Metal and Fire. (When) theself is weak, the Killing becomes the main concern. (When) the hour

pillar is West and North. The severity depends on East and South.

The hour pillar represents one’s children. (When) it is rooted in the

month branch. And with the assistance of Killing and Of ficer. (One’s)

position and reputation will be high.

Two Rats do not clash with Horse. Two Tigers do not clash with Monkey. Two Horses do not clash with Rat. Two Monkeys do not clash with

Tiger.

In the branches with three elements. The combination of Wealth,

Of ficer and Resource is complete. The luck cycle comes to c lash. Onelife will be lost to the underworld.



Translation

The Bad Qi cannot die. The Good Qi cannot grow. Unable to be

prosperous during one’s last years. And try to avoid punishment during

one’s youth.

The hour pillar is the Indirect Wealth element. Heaven stem avoidhaving an equal. Month branch contains Thriving. Nobility and fortune

runs deep.

Hour contains a useful element. (And it is also) Within the branch. The

Day Master must be strong. There will be fame and fortune.

The Luck pillar runs for ten years. Separated into five good years

and five bad years. First look at the current year pillar. Thoroughly

understand the ins and outs of the ten years.



a) When there is illness, the prescription becomes noble

b) It is no surprise to have no injury (in the Ba Zi chart)

c) If you remove the sickness within the chart,

d) Wealth and good fortune will follow

Author note:

This first verse is the most important one. It tells us the whole point of

learning Ba Zi, and how to bring success to one’s life.

Many people think that success follows the enhancement of the

good elements in one’s chart. However, this is a misconception and

the real secret of Ba Zi is revealed in thisfirst verse: Success follows the

suppression of the problems (or illness) in one’s chart. Once we are

able to identify and suppress the bad elements (or bad Qi), success

will come naturally!

The next important point of this verse is the second phrase. It literally tellsus that most Ba Zi charts are flawless, or without problems. Think about

this for a moment. If most Ba Zi charts are without problems, why do

we live in such a messy, chaotic world? Why do 80% of people in the

World suffer, while the small 20% enjoy prosperity and satisfaction? This

phase reveals to us the next big secret of the Chinese Classics: There

Explanation




are misleading statements. These statements have been intentionally

written to confuse and frustrate the masses, so that only the truly“enlightened” readers will be able to decipher the true meanings

behind the ancient texts.

Dear reader, if you read the C lassic texts without a critical mind you will

be easily led astray. They are filled with mental mazes and word tricks

that have been designed to confuse you. We must always think about

the meaning behind the words. Do they make sense? Is it logical? If

what you read doesn’t make sense, you must to look for the indirectmeaning behind the words – think: “What is this phrase telling me?”

Don’t take everything you read in the Classics literally.



Explanation

a) When the Tiger and Rabbit encounter much Metal, they become

disgraceful

• Tiger =; Rabbit =

Example (stem) 1:

Example (stem) 2:

Example (branch):

Hour Day Month Year

Xin Jia Xin Xin

Yin Metal Yang Wood Yin Metal Yin Metal

Hour Day Month Year

Xin Yi Xin Xin

Yin Metal Yin Wood Yin Metal Yin Metal

Yin Shen

Tiger Monkey

Yang Wood Yang Metal

You Ma o

Tiger Monkey

Yin Metal Yin Wood




Author Note:

Metal is the Of ficer/ Killing element of the Wood Day Master. When it isa negative element, the Day Master will encounter problems with his/

her boss at work, experience legal implications and/or have poor self-

discipline. For a male, his children will be troublesome. For a female,

her husband or boyfriend will be a source of worry.

This is a general guideline based on the Wood and Metal elements

alone. Please do not strictly interpret all similar charts as having a bad

outcome. To accurately determine the real outcome of a person’sDestiny, we must take into account all other elements in the chart.

Also, please be aware that there are two types of Metal elements –

Yin () and Yang (). The C lassics often mention an element without

going into detail the Yin and Yang aspects.

For example, the Day Master may dislike Yin Metal (), but that

is not necessarily true for Yang Metal (). On the other hand, the

Day Master may dislike both Yin and Yang Metal. So which Metal (Yin

or Yang) makes the Day Master “disgraceful”? Which Metal (Yin

or Yang) makes the Day Master “disgraceful”? This is one of the

common puzzles the C lassics like to tease us with.

For a thorough understanding of the relationships and positive

elements of each of the 10 Yin/ Yang elements, I strongly encourage

readers to learn from the book, “The Correct Way Of Understanding A

Person’s Destiny” by Master Benson Yeo.



Explanation

b) The Poor and Wealthy walk above and below (in the Bazi chart)

This phrase emphasizes the difference between the stem and the

branch. If a person’s chart has useful elements only on the stem,

success will be temporary.

However, if the useful elements are found in the branch, it is termed as

“genuine” and success will endure throughout one’s life.

For example, if one has wealth elements in the Ba Zi chart, it is betterto be found in the branches (rather than the stem).

c) The land in the South fears chancing upon the Monkey

• “land in the South” refers to the Snake branch

• Snake combines with the Monkey

When Monkey is combined away, the hidden element in Monkey

is removed. This is a bad outcome for the Day Master because his/

her noble element is removed.

When Snake is combined away, the hidden element in Snake is

also removed. This is a bad outcome for the Day Master because

his/ her noble element is removed.

You Ma o

Tiger Monkey

Yin Metal Yin Wood




d) The North doesn’t wish to meet the Rooster

• “North” refers to the Water element ( / )

• and Day Masters don’t like to see / (Pig/ Rat) with

(Rooster)

Example:

Hour Day Month Year

Xin Jia G ui Ren

Yin Metal Yang Wood Yin Water Yang Water

You Zi You Zi

Rooster Rat Rooster Rat

Yin Metal Yang Water Yin Metal Yang Water



Explanation

Example:

Author Note:

Once again, do be cautious when applying this knowledge because

the relationship of Yin and Yang Water differs with respect to the

and Day Masters.

Hour Day Month Year

Ren Yi Xin G ui

Yang Water Yin Wood Yin Metal Yin Water

Zi Hai You Hai

Rat Pig Rooster Pig

Yang Water Yin Water Yin Metal Yin Water




a) “Thriving” is born in the month (branch)

Example:

Hour Day Month Year

Xin Jia G ui Ren

Yin Metal Yang Wood Yin Water Yang Water

You Zi You Zi

Rooster Rat Rooster Rat

Yin Metal Yang Water Yin Metal Yang Water

Yan Wood



Explanation

Example:

Author Note:

The term “Thriving” refers to the element of the Day Master appearing

in the branch, especially in the Month branch.

Hour Day Month Year

Jia Wu Jia Ding

Yang Wood Yang Earth Yang Wood Yin Fire

Wu Yin Xu We i

Horse Tiger Dog Goat

Yang Fire Yang Wood Yang Earth Yin Earth

Yan Earth




b) Wealth and Of ficer likes to penetrate Heaven

Example: Wealth () and Of ficer () penetrates Heaven

Author Note:

This Day Master is rooted (in the day branch), and flanked by

Wealth elements in the hour and month pillar (which are both rooted

in the hour branch). This gives us a clear indication that this person is

of strong character and is able to handle the abundant wealth in his/

her life.

Add to this the Of ficer element (rooted in the month branch) that

supports the Wealth element and we know that this is an extremely

wealthy person.

Do note the clash between the Rabbit and Rooster branches, which

gives us yet another indication that this Day Master will encounter

various opportunities in life to chance upon great wealth.

In this particular example, the Of ficer element does not serve tobenefit the Day Master direc tly, but rather to support the Wealth

element.

Hour Day Month Year

Yi Xin Yi Bing

Yin Wood Yin Metal Yin Wood Yang Fire

Ma o You Si Wu

Rabbit Rooster Snake Horse

Yin Wood Yin Metal Yin Fire Yang Fire

in W

Ma

Yin Metal Yin W

You

ood

o

Yang

W

odo

i



Explanation

However, please do not fix this reading as “all Of ficer elements will

support Wealth elements”, because there are 10 different types ofOf ficer elements and 10 different types of Wealth elements. Each has

its own unique characteristics.

It is common for Ba Zi practitioners to assume that the Wood ()

element will support the () Fire element. In this case however, the

reverse is true.

This is one of the secrets of Ba Zi that few people understand – this isthe understanding of Nature!

Example: Wealth () and Of ficer () penetrates Heaven

Author Note:

This Day Master is rooted in the month branch, with both Wealth

elements rooted in the year branch. As with the previous example,

this person will definitely be wealthy in his/ her lifetime.

Unlike the previous example however, the Of ficer element in thehour pillar will direc tly aid the Day Master.

This person will not only be rich, but will have considerable power and

influence in his/ her life. This is the chart of an extremely noble person.

He/ she will usually be found in high society circles.

Hour Day Month Year

Ding G eng Jia Jia

Yin Fire Yang Metal Yang Wood Yang Wood

Si Wu She n Yin

Snake Horse Monkey Tiger

Yin Fire Yang Fire Yang Metal Yang Wood

oore ang et

Wu

oo a

n

g

n




However, to get a complete picture of this person’s Destiny, we must

also take into account his/ her ten-year luck cycle (which we will notexamine here). If this person walks through a period of bad luck, all

the good elements in his chart can turn negative!

Nonetheless, this person possesses the character of nobility and wealth

in his/ her life, and if he/ she can pull through the periods of bad luck,

tremendous success awaits.

c) It is inappropriate to be further self-prosperous

Example: Self prosperous (excessive)

Hour Day Month Year

Xin Xin Yi Xin

Yin Metal Yin Metal Yin Wood Yin Metal

Ma o You You Ma o

Rabbit Rooster Rooster Rabbit

Yin Wood Yin Metal Yin Metal Yin Wood

Yin Metal

Rooster

Yin Metal

Rooster

Yin Metal



Explanation

Example: Self prosperous (excessive)

Author note:

When a chart has excessive elements of the Day Master, he/ she tends

to be stubborn and inflexible. In addition, this person will encounter

a lot of competition at work as well as experience relationship

complications.

d) (Then one) Can enjoy the source of luxurious wealth

Author note:

This entire verse emphasizes the importance

of the Day Master, Wealth and Of ficer

elements to be rooted in the Earthly

branches. When these are noble

elements, one can easily succeed in life.

Hour Day Month Year

Geng Geng Jia Geng

Yang Metal Yang Metal Yang Wood Yang Metal

Shen Wu Shen Yin

Monkey Horse Monkey Tiger

Yang Wood Yang Fire Yang Metal Yang Wood

Yang Meta

Monkey

Yang Meta

Monkey

Yang Meta




a) (When) Thick Earth chances upon much Fire,

Refers to the rooted Day Master with elements in the chart (in this

case it refers to within the branch – in the Snake)

b) Returning Metal becomes prosperous in Autumn.

Example:

• Returning Metal = ; Rooster month is in Autumn

• The element is rooted in the month branch, which means that it

is exceptionally strong

• Also, the Metal structure in the branches (Snake, Rooster, Ox)

further emphasizes the strength of the Metal character.

Author note:

Metal () is the action/ talent of the Day Master – in this case the

person is extremely talented.

Hour Day Month Year

Bing Ji Xin Xin

Yang Fire Yin Earth Yin Metal Yin Metal

Si Cho u You Si

Snake Ox Rooster Snake

Yin Fire Yin Earth Yin Metal Yin Fire



Explanation

c) (If) Water floats Wood during Winter,

Example:

• Wood () floats on Water () in the Pig (Winter)

Additional interpretation: during the Pig luck (Winter) in the ten-year

luck cycle, or the Pig year, the Snake will be clashed away, destroying

the Metal structure in the branches.

d) (One’s) Reputation inevitably becomes empty and superficial

• represents the reputation of the Day Master – it is trapped in

(Pig)

Hour Day Month Year

Ding Ji Ji Bing

Yin Fire Yin Earth Yin Earth Yang Fire

You Cho u Ha i Wu

Rooster Ox Pig Horse

Yin Metal Yin Earth Yin Water Yang Fire




a) and born in Rabbit month

b) Multiple Metal returns to good luck

Example:

• born in Rabbit month, with multiple Metal ()

Hour Day Month Year

Geng Jia Ting Geng

Yang Metal Yang Wood Yin Fire Yang Metal

Shen Wu Mao Shen

Monkey Horse Rabbit Monkey

Yang Metal Yang Fire Yin Wood Yang Metal

Yang Metal

Monkey

Yang Metal

Monkey



Explanation

c) It is inappropriate to meet Killing once more

Example:

• born in Rabbit month, with excessive Killings (inappropriate)

Author note:

When Roosters (Metal) are present in the chart together with the

Rabbit, a clash is likely. The Rabbit holds the Thriving of the Day

Master, and it is inappropriate for it to be clashed away. Remember

that it is important for the Day Master to be rooted.

Again, please be careful in applying this knowledge because there

are two different aspects to the Metal element – Yin and Yang. The

effect of one can be completely different from the other!

Hour Day Month Year

Xin Yi Xin Xin

Yin Metal Yin Wood Yin Metal Yin Metal

You You Ma o You

Rooster Rooster Rabbit Rabbit

Yin Metal Yin Metal Yin Wood Yin Metal

Yin Metal

RoosterRooster

Rabbit

Yin Metal

Yin Metal




d) (With) Fire land (one will) receive clothing and grain

• Fire land = Horse and Snake

Example:

Author note:

In this example “Fire land” refers to the Horse, which will aid both the

Day Master and the element.

It is worthwhile to note that the two Horses in the branches contain

the roots of the element in the stem, which indicates that the

element is especially strong in this chart.

In many circumstances, this will drain energy excessively from the

Day Master (since Wood produces Fire). However, because the Day

Master is rooted (in the Rabbit month), this person will be able to

handle the situation.

Hour Day Month Year

Geng Jia Ting Geng

Yang Metal Yang Wood Yin Fire Yang Metal

Wu Wu Mao Shen

Horse Horse Rabbit Monkey

Yang Fire Yang Fire Yin Wood Yang Metal

Horse

Horse



Explanation

Example:

This phrase means that one will not have to worry about money for

survival.

Hour Day Month Year

G ui Yi Yi Gui

Yin Water Yin Wood Yin Wood Yin Water

Si Ma o Ma o Si

Snake Rabbit Rabbit Snake

Yin Fire Yin Wood Yin Wood Yin Fire

Snake Snake




a) Fire avoids the Rooster of the West

• Rooster = Metal

Example:

When combines with , it is not dynamic. In many cases, the

Day Master does not like to combine with the

element.

Hour Day Month Year

Xin Bing Bing Xin

Yin Metal Yang Fire Yang Fire Yin Metal

You Wu Wu You

Rooster Horse Horse Rooster

Yin Metal Yang Fire Yang Fire Yin Metal

Yang Fire

Yin Metal

in Metal

Yang Fire



Explanation

b) Metal fears the Water village because it will sink within

• Water village = Winter Season

Example:

c) Wood Qi does not like to meet the Horse

• Because “dies” in the Horse (within the Day branch or Month

branch)

Example:

Jia

Yang Wood

Wu

Horse

Yang Fire

Hour Day Month Year

Ren Geng Gui Xin

Yang Water Yang Metal Yin Water Yin Metal

Xu Zi Ha i Chou

Dog Rat Pig Ox

Yang Earth Yang Water Yin Water Yin Earth

PigRat

arth

xWinter Season




Author no te:

This pillar shows an extremely weak tree, as it becomes toasted byfire. However, please do not fix this reading as “bad” because the

outcome will ultimately depend on the entire Ba Zi chart. Under many

circumstances, this pillar can turn out to be a “good” pillar.

d) When Water reaches the Rabbit palace, it is harmed

• Because dies in the Rabbit month

Example:

( born in the Rabbit month is weak)

Hour Day Month Year

Ren

Yang Water

Mao

Rabbit

Yin Wood



Explanation

Another interpretation:

( in Rabbit is harmed by in Pig)

Author note:

Unlike many verses in this Classic, this particular verse discusses 4

completely different issues (most other verses are related to the same

topic).

In this verse, each phrase discusses a different topic.

Ma o Hai

Rabbit Pig

Yin Wood Yin Water



Explanation

a) Thick Earth doesn’t like to move in the Pig month

• Earth () is stagnant in Winter - is extinct in the Pig month

b) “Thriving” is found in the Snake palace

• There is a hidden element within the Snake

Example:

c) When there are Southern roots, there will be prosperity

Southern roots = animals with Fire elements within

• Tiger – holds Killing () and Thriving ()

• Snake – holds Thriving ()

• Horse – holds Goat Blade ()

• Goat – holds Goat Blade ()

• Dog – holds Thriving ()

Author note:

The animals that contain the fire element also contain the roots of

the Earth Day Master. When one’s roots are present in the Ba Zi chart,

prosperity will come sooner or later.

d) West and North should be avoided

Si

Snake

Yin Fire




West = Metal (Monkey and Rooster)

• Monkey combines away Snake• Monkey clashes with Tiger

• Rooster combines away Dragon (which contains’s roots)

North = Water (Pig and Rat)

• Pig combines away Tiger

• Pig clashes with Snake

• Rat combines away Ox (’s Goat Blade;’s Thriving )

• Rat clashes away Horse

Additional interpretation: North-West should be avoided

• North-West = Dog

• Dog clashes with Dragon (both roots clash)

Author No te:

The ancient Classics often emphasize the importance of the Thriving/

Goat Blade (i.e. roots) of the Day Master.

When the Day Master is rooted, he/ she

will be strong enough to overcome

obstac les and succeed in life.



Explanation

a) Yin adjusts accordingly to Yang

Yin represents the branch while Yang represents the stem. This is to say

that the stem initiates changes and the branch follows accordingly,

just like the relationship between Yin and Yang.

b) Without roots, (if the) month branch is Dragon,

c) North-West will still be considered noble

• North = Rat

Example: (in Rat) combines with (in Dragon)

West = Rooster

• Rooster combines with Dragon

Animal combinations often lead to a harmonious and nobleoutcome

Zi Chen

Rat Dragon

Yang Water Yang Earth



Explanation

Additional interpretation to this phrase:

• North-West = Dog• Dog clashes with Dragon

Author note:

This verse gives us an important clue to the correct way of understanding

Ba Zi – clashes can also lead to a good outcome. There are Ba Zi

readers who view clashes as a necessarily “bad” thing. This is not

always true, as the “good” or “bad” of a clash ultimately depends onthe outcome of the clash. In other words, do not mistakenly think that

all clashes will lead to a bad outcome.

Only afraid of conflict between Water and Fire

Water refers to in Dragon

Fire refers to in Dog

Example:

This means someone/something is being harmed.

Xu Chen

Dog Dragon

Yang Earth Yang Earth




a) born in Rooster month,

b) (It is best to) Avoid meeting the Snake and Ox

This refers to Snake, Rooster, Ox (metal structure) combination

In the metal structure combination, the noble element in the Snake

will be combined away:

c) Wealth and Honor are found in the North and South Palace

North = Rat• Refers to in Rat

South = Snake

• Refers to in Snake

Hour Day Month Year

Xin Yi Xin Geng

Yin Fire Yin Earth Yin Earth Yang Fire

Chou Si You She n

Ox Snake Rooster Monkey

Yin Earth Yin Fire Yin Metal Yang Metal

a e ooster

Yin Earth Yi

x nMetal Structure



Explanation

Author note:

and elements are both noble elements to the Day Master.

d) The Monkey and Rooster are in charge of the poor

This refers to Monkey and Rooster on the stem ( and

respectively).

Example:

Author note:

When the Metal element (in the stem) is rooted in the month branch,

it is exceptionally strong. In addition,

the element is Extinct in

Rooster month – which means

that the Day Master is

especially weak and

vulnerable.

Hour Day Month Year

Xin Yi Xin Geng

Yin Metal Yin Wood Yin Metal Yang Metal

You

Rooster

Yin Water



Explanation

a) (When) There is Killing, discuss it and nothing else

Author note:

In ancient times, the focus of Chinese society is the Government

(Of ficer/ Killing elements). This is why the Of ficer and Killing elements

are deemed to be most important. In modern times however, this is

not too relevant.

b) (If) There is no Killing, other methods/ prescriptions can be used

c) Once Killing is removed,

For most Day Masters, the Killing element is negative, so it is best to

remove it

• Exceptions are ,, Day Masters

For most Day Masters, the Of ficer element is also negative

• Exceptions are ,, Day Masters

d) Not afraid of it (Killing) being rooted

When negative elements are rooted in the month branch, they have

an especially strong influence on one’s life. But once the element is

removed from the stem, it becomes easier to manage.

Author note:

It is important that readers don’t fix the interpretation of the Killingelement as “bad”. Depending on the situation, the Killing element

can actually be useful/ helpful to the Day Master.




a) If or chances upon the Monkey

• = Tiger

This phrase specifically discusses the Tiger and Monkey branches

(when they clash).

Author note:

At first glance, this phrase seems to discuss the Wood elements on

the stem. However, upon reading the next phrase (and discovering its

meaning), we know that this phrase refers to the Tiger branch, not the

element per se.

Also, as mentioned in the first verse, the element here was included

to trick us. Those who do not understand the relationship between

the 10 stems (and 12 branches) will be lost trying to figure out the

significance of the element, when it is merely a clever distraction.



Explanation

b) The Killing and Resource are supported in the darkness

This refers to the mutually beneficial relationship between the hidden

stems (i.e. “in the darkness”) within the Tiger and Monkey, with specific

reference to the Day Master.

Example:

Example: is the Killing element of the Day Master ; is the

Resource element of the Day Master.

• Both the Killing and Resource elements are supported by the

elements within the Tiger branch

Yin Shen

Tiger Monkey

Yang Wood Yang Metal




c) When Metal meets prosperous Wood, there will be a prosperous

outcome

• Prosperous Wood = rooted Wood element

Example:

d) Of ficial robes will definitely be worn on the body

• Meaning Wealth and Power is assured

Hour Day Month Year

Geng Jia Jia Ge ng

Yang Metal Yang Wood Yang Wood Yang Metal

Wu Yin Yin Wu

Horse Rat Rooster Horse

Yang Fire Yang Wood Yang Wood Yang Fire



Explanation

a) Yang Fire fears to meet (itself) again

When there is an excess of the element, the chart/environment

becomes too hot. This is unfavorable.

Example:

• This however, is subject to the overall temperature of the chart

(including the Earthly branches and ten-year luck pillar)

b) North direction turns this into achievement

• North Direc tion = Water element

Example:

Hour Day Month Year

Bing Bing Jia Bing

Yang Fire Yang Fire Yang Wood Yang Fire

Hour Day Month Year

Ren Bing Bing Ren

Yang Water Yang Fire Yang Fire Yang Water




Author note:

The Water element helps to cushion the scorching heat from thestrong Fire element. The temperature of the chart becomes less

harsh.

c) Although it is appropriate to see Water,

d) (One should) Be careful of a clash

This refers to the clash between the Fire (Snake) and Water (Pig)

branches. The first two phrases of this verse discuss the Heavenly stems,

while this phrase discusses the Earthly branches.

Example:

At a deeper level of understanding, these last two phrases (of this

verse) also indicates that it is auspicious to have the (in Snake)

placed next to (in Pig) in the hidden stems. However, the clash

between these two animals should be carefully handled.

Si Hai

Snake Pig

Yin Fire Yin Water

Ha Clash

Aiding




a) (When) Eight month Of ficer element is prosperous…

• Eight month = Rooster (it is the 8th animal in the 12 branches)

• Rooster is the Of ficer element of the Day Master

b) meets deep Autumn Qi

Author note:

This is the key phrase that reveals a secret. Readers may easily

misinterpret this verse.

• Deep Autumn Qi (in Rooster month) does not refer to the Qi

(which is inherent in the Rooster)

Rather, the C lassic c leverly mentions the word “deep” (or) here to

give us a clue to what his verse really refers to. The “deep” Autumn Qi

here actually refers to the hidden element in the Rooster.

Example:

Author note:

In the Rooster, the element is actually present. It is very subtle. Few

people know about this.

You

Rooster

Yin Metal



Explanation

c) Wealth and Of ficer brings simultaneous assistance

• Wealth and Of ficer refers to and (for the Day Master)

• In reference to the previous phrase, the month that represents

is the Monkey month

Example:

This is what the Classic means by simultaneous/ double assistance.

Both (useful) Wealth and Of ficer elements are present in the Monkey,

at the same time.

d) Fame and profit will naturally prosper

Author Note:

This verse often misleads readers into thinking that the Rooster is helpful

to the Day Master, when it is actually the Monkey that will bring

prosperity. This is one of the key verses in

this Classic that teaches us a secret:

each animal branch has a deep hiddenelement that is not obvious (just like how

the element is present in the Rooster).

Shen

Monkey

Yang Metal



Explanation

a) Longevity structure born in Spring

There are 4 types of Longevity structure:

Hour Day Month Year Jia

Yang Wood

Yin Ma o Che n

Tiger Rabbit Dragon

Yang Wood Yin Wood Yang Earth

Hour Day Month Year

Jia

Yang Wood

Ha i Ma o We i

Pig Rabbit Goat

Yin Water Yin Wood Yin Earth




Hour Day Month Year

Yi

Yin Wood

Yin Ma o Che n

Tiger Rabbit Dragon

Yang Wood Yin Wood Yang Earth

Hour Day Month Year

Yi

Yin Wood

Ha i Ma o We i

Pig Rabbit Goat

Yin Water Yin Wood Yin Earth



Explanation

b) Meets and/or on the heavenly stem

c) (Although) South Trigram pushes forward riches and honor

• South Trigram =

Example:

Hour Day Month Year Geng Jia Ding Xin

Yang Metal Yang Wood Yin Fire Yin Metal

Shen Ha i M ao Wei

Monkey Pig Rabbit Goat

Yang Metal Yin Water Yin Wood Yin Earth




d) North ground is nevertheless inauspicious

• North ground refers to the Pig

• The Pig will combine with the Tiger, destroying the special

(Longevity) structure

Example:

Hour Day Month Year

Gui Jia Xin Bing

Yin Water Yang Wood Yin Metal Yang Fire

Ha i Yin Ma o Che n

Pig Tiger Rabbit Dragon

Yin Water Yang Wood Yin Wood Yang Earth



Explanation

Author note:

The flexible phrasing of this verse has confused many readers. At first

glance, this verse seems easy to understand. However, a shallow

reading of it will confuse readers and cause chaos in practice. Only

the deep understanding of a few Classic texts will reveal the real

meaning behind these words. This is the true interpretation of the

verse.

a)/ is born in the first three months

Ma o

Rabbit

Yin Wood

Chen

Dragon

Yang Earth

Yin

Tiger

Yang Wood




b) and is stored between the Dog and Goat

• “Between the Dog and Goat” = Monkey and Rooster (according

to the 12 animal sequence)

c)/ position is in the Ox palace

• Ox palace = Winter season (Pig, Rat, Ox)

d) (So) There is no need to be anxious when there are no roots

In other words, do not worry if the first element of the branch does not

contain the roots of the elements on the stem. The roots can still be

found in the second or third elements of the branches.

You

Rooster

Yin Metal

Shen

Monkey

Yang Metal

Zi

Rat

Yang Water

Chou

Ox

Yin Earth

Ha i

Pig

Yin Water




a) It is appropriate for Thriving Wood to meet Metal and Fire

• This refers to meeting and

Example:

b) (When) the self is weak, the Killing element becomes the main

concern

• Killing element of a Day Master =

• “Self is weak” = Day Master not rooted

• This is to say that if has no roots and is present, we must pay

special attention to

Hour Day Month Year

Ding Jia Geng

Yin Fire Yang Wood Yang Metal

Yin

Tiger

Yang Wood



Explanation

c) (When) the hour pillar is West and North

• West = Metal (Of ficer/ Killing of)

• North = Water ; The action of Metal (i.e. the action of the Of ficer/

Killing of)

d) The severity (of the situation) depends on East and South

• East = Wood ; South = Fire

Author Note:

This verse emphasizes the benefit of the Day Master being rooted.

If the Day Master is not rooted, the outcome of the chart will be

determined by other factors that are often not under one’s control.

This also means that one’s choices in life will often be easily influenced

by other people.




a) The hour pillar represents one’s children

b) (When) it is rooted in the month branch

c) And with the assistance of Killing and Of ficer

Example:

d) (One’s) position and reputation will be high

Author Note:

This verse directly tells us that the hour pillar represents our children,

and also hints that it represents our career and status in life. However,

do note that not all Of ficer and Killing elements are helpful (rememberthere are 10 different types of Of ficers and Killings)!

Hour Day Month Year

Jia Ji Bing Yi

Yang Wood Yin Earth Yang Fire Yin Wood

Yin

Tiger

Yang Wood




a) Two Rats do not clash with Horse

Example:

b) Two Tigers do not clash with Monkey

Example:

c) Two Horses do not clash with Rat

Example:

Zi Zi Wu

Rat Rat Horse

Yang Water Yang Water Yang Fire

Yin Yin She n

Tiger Tiger Monkey

Yang Wood Yang Wood Yang Metal

Wu Wu Zi

Horse Horse Rat

Yang Fire Yang Fire Yang Water



Explanation

d) Two Monkeys do not c lash with Tiger

Example:

Author Note:

This is yet another tricky verse (the Classics are full of tricks!)

This emphasizes the importance of the positioning of elements in the

Ba Zi chart. Even if there are animals that clash (for example, two Rats

and one Horse), it doesn’t necessarily mean that both Rats will be

affected.

In the first phrase (i.e. “Two Rats do not clash with Horse”, or

), there is ONE clash between the second Rat and the Horse. IF the

positioning of the elements are different however, (for example:

), then there will be two clashes – one clash between the first

Rat and horse, and the second clash between the Horse and second

Rat.

This verse tells us that it is not simply the elements

in the chart that matter, but also their relative

positioning. It can make a big difference in

the outcome of one’s Destiny!

Shen She n Yin

Monkey Monkey Tiger

Yang Metal Yang Metal Yang Wood




a) In the branches with three elements

b) (Where) the combination of Wealth, Of ficer and Resource is

complete

• This refers to the branches where the Wealth, Of ficer and Resourceelements are present

There are 4 examples:

• For Day Master

Monkey Day Month

Jia

Yang Wood

Shen

Monkey

Yang Metal

ResourceResource

Of ficer

Wealth



Explanation

• For Day Master

Ox

• For Day Master

Goat

Day Month

Yi

Yin Wood

Chou

Ox

Yin Earth

Day Month

Geng

Yang Metal

We i

Goat

Yin Earth

Resource

Of ficer

Resource

Wealth

O cer

Resource

Of ficer

Wealth




• For Day Master

Tiger Day Month

Xin

Yin Metal

Yin

Tiger

Yang Wood

Of ficerOf fice

Wealth

Resource



Explanation

c) (When) the luck cycle comes to clash

Example:

• For Day Master

Tiger luck clashes with Monkey branch

• For Day Master

Goat luck clashes with Ox branch

• For Day Master

Ox luck clashes with Goat branch

• For Day Master

Monkey luck clashes with Tiger branch

d) One life will be lost to the underworld

The situation will be highly dangerous because Wealth, Of ficer and

Resource are all clashed away.




a) (If) The Bad Qi cannot die

b) (If) The Good Qi cannot grow

c) Unable to be prosperous during one’s last years

d) And try to avoid punishment during one’s youth

Author note:

This verse describes why people face obstacles in life. It is dif ficult

for one to breakthrough in life when the negative elements are not

suppressed and the positive elements are free to “grow”.

It is up to the skill of the Ba Zi practitioner to suppress the bad elements

and support the good elements.



Explanation

a) (When) The hour pillar is the Indirect Wealth element

b) (It is best that the) Heaven stem avoid having an equal

• “an equal” = Friends or peers

Example:

Hour Day Month Year

Jia Jia

Yang Wood Yang Wood

Xu

Dog

Yang Earth




c) (If the) Month branch contains Thriving

Example:

d) Nobility and fortune runs deep

Hour Day Month Year

Jia Jia

Yang Wood Yang Wood

Xu Yin

Dog Tiger

Yang Earth Yang Wood



Explanation

a) (If the) Hour contains a noble element

b) (And it is also) Within the branch

c) (And) The Day Master must be strong

• “strong” = rooted

Example:

d) There will be fame and fortune

Author note:

This verse emphasizes 3 importance aspects:

• Day Master is rooted

• Noble element is rooted

• The rooted noble element is found in the hour pillar

Hour Day Month Year

Geng Jia

Yang Metal Yang Wood

She n Yin

Monkey Tiger

Yang Metal Yang Wood




The hour pillar represents one’s career, children and old age. If both

the Day Master and useful element (in the hour pillar) is rooted, onewill definitely achieve success in life!

There is an additional benefit of having a useful element in the hour

pillar – it cannot be “disturbed” or countered by negative elements in

the chart. For example, if the useful element is found in the year pillar,

it can be affected by any negative elements in the month pillar.




a) The Luck pillar runs for ten years

b) Separated into five good years, and five bad years

c) First look at the current year pillar

d) (Then one can) Thoroughly understand the ins and outs of the ten

years

Author note:

This verse teaches us the procedure of reading a Ba Zi chart. We

cannot solely rely on the Luck pillar to determine the good and bad

– we also have to look at the individual one-year pillars (in relation to

the ten-year luck pillar) to correctly interpret the outcome.



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