Address Killings First; If No Killings, Then Discuss Function
The First Priority in Pattern Selection — Seven Killings
In pattern selection, there is an iron rule: when Killings is present, address Killings first; only when there are no Killings, discuss function. This means: when Seven Killings exists in the natal chart, the first thing to handle is the problem of Seven Killings — check whether Seven Killings has been controlled or transformed. Only when the issue of Seven Killings is clarified can you proceed to the normal pattern selection process.
Seven Killings is the most vicious Ten God in the pattern — if it is not dealt with, all other pattern analysis is like building a castle on sand. First resolve the greatest threat, then discuss the pattern's development.
1. Why Seven Killings Has the Highest Priority
Seven Killings is the fiercest among all Ten Gods in controlling the Day Master — it directly threatens the Day Master's survival. In the natal chart, Seven Killings is like a wild beast in the room — if you don't deal with it first, discussing the room's decor (pattern configuration) is meaningless. Seven Killings' priority comes from its danger. Problems with other Ten Gods (Wealth being seized, Officer being harmed, Resource being broken) can all be resolved step by step within the pattern framework, but uncontrolled Seven Killings is a structural danger — it must be addressed first.
2. Practical Operation Procedure
When you see Seven Killings in the natal chart: Step one — determine whether Seven Killings has control/transformation (Eating God, Resource star, Hurting Officer combination, Goat Blade confrontation). If controlled/transformed = Seven Killings has been processed; you can proceed to the standard pattern selection process. If uncontrolled = the Seven Killings problem is unresolved; the pattern foundation is unstable. Step two — determine whether control/transformation is fully in place — whether the control/transformation force is sufficient to control or transform Seven Killings. If fully in place = Seven Killings becomes Indirect Officer; the pattern gains bonus points. If not fully in place = semi-controlled state; risk remains.
Priority Analysis
Career & Wealth
Love & Relationship
Personality
Health
Classical Support
Practical Application Points
- Step one of pattern analysis: check for Seven Killings : Regardless of the pattern, the first step is to scan the entire chart for Seven Killings. If present → deal with Seven Killings first. If absent → proceed to the normal pattern selection process.
Common Follow-up Questions
Q: After Seven Killings is controlled/transformed, how do you select the pattern?
A:
Once Seven Killings is controlled/transformed, it becomes Indirect Officer — losing its destructive priority status. Continue judgment following the normal Month Command pattern selection procedure.