Guides

Cheng shi isn't just being strong — it's when force gathers into an uncontestable mainstream. Here's the three-condition test and how shi relates to pattern transformation.

Wu xing liu tong isn't about having all five elements — it's about force flowing from source to endpoint without interruption. Here's how to check the circulation chain and fix breaks.

Pian ku is worse than missing an element — it's when force tilts so extremely toward one side that the entire chart loses balance. Here's the judgment standard and Luck Cycle trajectory.

Xian shen are the low-force, non-dominant Ten Gods that look like filler. They aren't. They mediate, fill gaps, buffer, and can suddenly transform when Luck Cycles hit. Here are their four roles.

Xiao shen duo shi is a classic凶格 (unfavorable pattern), but can the枭神 (xiao shen) also 'seize' the Hurting Officer (伤官)? The conditions, force, and manifestation are completely different. Let's break it down from Ten God principles.

Yang Ren is the Day Master's帝旺 (di wang, peak prosperity) position — maximum power, maximum danger. Here's the lookup method, its three roles, and how to keep a blade under control.

Jia and Yi are both Wood — but worlds apart. Yang stems burst outward; yin stems draw inward. Same Five Element, completely different operating style. Full breakdown of the ten stems by yin-yang character.

Three ways to handle Seven Killings attacking the Day Master. Resource transforms it (highest wisdom). Eating God controls it (most direct). Companion shares the load (last resort). Full comparison and priority logic.

Two stems fighting for one target = zheng he. One stem pulled by two targets = du he. Here's how Heavenly Stem competing and jealous combines work, with classic configurations and judgment methods.

Companion/Rob Wealth overwhelming, Wealth-many body-weak, Wealth warehouse clashed, Wealth star floating hollow, Output uncontrolled, Wealth breaking Resource, Officer/Killing too heavy, Hurting Officer too heavy — eight classic wealth-leaking Bazi patterns, all covered.