The Taming Power of the Great
大畜
Wealth
After the 7th month, business will surely turn around
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Context
A struggling merchant asked when his business would turn the corner. The hexagram cast was Da Xu (26) transforming into Gu (18).
Six-Line Chart
| Line | Can Chi | Five Elements | Six Relations | Moving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Yin Wood | Wood | Officials | |
| 5 | Zi Water | Water | Wife/Wealth | |
| 4 | Xu Earth | Earth | Siblings | |
| 3 | Chen Earth | Earth | Siblings | |
| 2 | Yin Wood | Wood | Officials | |
| 1 | Zi Water | Water | Wife/Wealth | ● |
Officials
Parents
Wife/Wealth
Siblings
Children
● Changing line
Transformed Hexagram
#18
Work on What Has Been Spoiled
蠱
Analysis
The Use Spirit is Wife/Wealth (business profit and fortune). Wife/Wealth Zi Water on line 1 is moving; the Wu month clashes with the Zi line. Although clashed by the month, the Shen day produces Wife/Wealth (Metal produces Water). Wife/Wealth moving signals fortune already in motion. The Wu month clashes Zi; once the 7th month (Shen) arrives, Shen combines with Zi instead of clashing — favorable. Conclusion: after the 7th month (Shen month), business will surely turn around.
Actual outcome
After the 7th lunar month, his business indeed turned favorable.
Source: Chương 6, Phần III (lục hào), Thiệu Vĩ Hoa