In the course of our Bazi studies, we often talk about relationships between
family members, friends, colleague, potential business partners and our spouse-to-be
in the elemental forms. We proceed further to analyse the interaction and reactions
of the elements from one set of four pillars.
What if we want to understand the compatibility of two persons in a marriage
or more persons as in a study group, as a housemate, as a business partner or
just to enhance the parent-child relationship?
Perhaps, one of the most basic and easiest ways to analyse a relationship is
through the day and year pillars. Let us take an example, John and Sally. We
shall take John's day pillar against Sally's year pillar to analyse John's attitude,
intent and relationship towards Sally and vice versa.
First there is the interaction of the heavenly stems that reveal the outward
attitude and what is obvious to the naked eyes. These also refer to the physical
affection and demands. We can also relate it to materialistic wants and gains.
Secondly, we have the interaction of the earthly branches which reveal the
unseen factors. These are usually the affairs of the heart and mind. It may
refer to genuine love affairs, intellectual and personality compatibility.
Thirdly, we have the interaction of the hidden stems. These reveal the ulterior
motives or the unexplainable attitude. Most importantly, these stems often reveal
the secret intents of the day master.
With the information gathered, we can make informed choices. We anticipate
and are mentally and physically prepared should there be any head-on collision.
Other applications used to forecast the outcome include the Plum Blossom method,
Xuan Kong Divination techniques, Bazi Divination analysis and the Zi Wei calculations,
to name a few.
Finally, take all things with a pinch of salt. There is no documented proof
in the history of Chinese metaphysic of such an interpretation but I guess there
is no harm in writing up a journal for your own documentation and analysis.
Loosely translated from Sun Tze's war manual, he stated that 'To know your
enemies well, the war is already won'. I say, 'To know your partner well, make
survival more wonderful.'
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