The celestial configurations expounded upon in the Book of Changes are intricate and profound. When gold encounters fire, it bears a weighty significance, cautioning against potential adversities for officials such as those born on the days of Gengwu, Gengyin, Gengxu, Xinyi, and Xinwei. When water meets earth, it infiltrates bureaucratic domains, potentially bestowing favor upon deputy ministers born on days like Renwu, Renxu, Guiyi, Guichou, and Yimao. If wood clashes with metal, it signifies a disruptive force upon the surface, akin to the authority of thunder, impacting individuals born on days such as Jiashen, Jiaxu, Yiyi, and Yiyou. When fire encounters water, it signifies military authority, leading to leadership roles on the frontiers for individuals born on days like Bingshen, Bingzi, Bingchen, Dinghai, and Dingchou. And when earth meets wood, it signifies auspicious fortunes and official positions, blessing those born on days like Wuyin, Wuchen, Jimao, Jiwei, and Jihai. These are the fundamental principles of the White Tiger’s dominance, wherein the main day master and the official or noble stars complement each other. Any deviation would disrupt the natural order, leading to unfavorable outcomes, particularly through conflicts, clashes, and damage to vital energies. For instance, a Gengwu day master sitting on a Ding official star prefers the presence of Jia and Yi for wealth to nurture the official star, and Wu and Ji for seals to enhance the personal energy. Conversely, it avoids the interference of Bing as the evil star mixed with officials, and Gui water as the harm to officials, and the clash between Zi and Wu. Other stems follow similar patterns.
Furthermore, it is stated that when the day master produces the official star, it is not greatly hindered by clashes. It is likened to holding an object firmly in hand, impervious to theft. This indicates a person who is clever, charming, and adaptable, capable of strategizing effectively. If the day master only supports one star beneath, the pursuit of wealth and officialdom will flourish accordingly. If born in a month carrying lu, supported by wealth and officials in branches, and nurtured by wealth and officials in hours, then it is truly auspicious. Renwu day finds lu and horse in alignment, especially auspicious during the Gengxu hour. Ren sits on lu, restrained by Geng and Xin, allowing Ren to obtain Ji earth, thus achieving official status. For instance, a Wuchen day, where the wood within Chen serves as an official star to Wuxu, implies heavy responsibilities in spring and hollow praises in autumn, lacking a solid foundation. The ancient song proclaims: Beneath the celestial canopy, the ministerial stars shine most peculiarly, often due to ancestral influence shaping their foundation. If one ventures towards the land of seals, they shall shed the azure attire for robes of royal purple.
Synopsis: The aforementioned passage chiefly elucidates the prerequisites for the Heavenly Origin Seat Prosperity configuration. Assuming the celestial stem of the day pillar is metal and the earthly branch is fire, with the host endowed with significant authority, they may ascend to positions such as defense commissioner or regional governor; if water encounters earth, forming an authentic official configuration, the master may rise to the rank of assistant minister; if wood meets metal, mastery over nourishment and decline, as well as auspicious omens, grants access to high-ranking officials, their authority resounding like thunder; should fire encounter water, then they shall wield military power, serving as military commanders stationed at the border; if earth meets wood, the individual’s official position will be esteemed, enjoying substantial blessings. These are the key points of the White Tiger Holding Dominion configuration, wherein the main element and the ministerial star complement each other harmoniously; any deviation will thwart their destiny, with particular aversion to clashes, infringements, or harms, which would undermine their noble aura and render the configuration null.
For instance, in the Gengwu day, Ding fire serves as the ministerial star, delighting in the presence of Wood or Metal wealth, as wealth can nurture the ministerial star; also favoring the presence of Earth seals, as seals can nurture the self; however, it is taboo to encounter Bing fire, as Bing clashes with Geng, thus muddling the ministerial star; Gui water represents the hurtful officer to Geng metal, and the Zi Wu conflict exacerbates the situation, all of which may damage the ministerial star. Similar methods can be extrapolated for other heavenly stems.
If the celestial stems and earthly branches of the day pillar itself constitute the ministerial star, clashes are not greatly detested, akin to holding onto one’s possessions, making them less susceptible to theft. Individuals with such a self-seated ministerial star are clever, quick-witted, and strategic, albeit inclined towards lust. Assuming only the deity of the day pillar, the financial official luck will only take effect if the month pillar carries the emolument, and there is also a financial official in the pillar’s earthly branch. Moreover, if the hour of birth aligns with the earthly branch, then true wealth is conferred. For instance, in the case of Ren Wu day pillar, which inherently carries emolument and is congruent with the Horse, it is only favorable when accompanied by the hour of Geng Xu. This is because Ren (Water) naturally generates emolument, yet it is restrained by Geng and Xin Metal, which suppresses the Wood of Jia and Yi. Consequently, Ren can only truly prosper if it receives Ji Earth (contained within Wu). Similarly, for Wu Chen day pillar, as Chen contains Yi Wood, it serves as the official star of Wu Earth. Since Wood thrives in spring but withers in autumn, its prosperity is only eminent when born in the spring months. Otherwise, it is but a hollow title.
