The Family
家人
Lawsuit
Total victory in the 5th month
Ngày kỷ tỵ, tháng đinh tỵ
Context
A man pursuing a lawsuit asked when he would win it. The hexagram cast was Jia Ren (37) transforming into Jian (53).
Six-Line Chart
| Line | Can Chi | Five Elements | Six Relations | Moving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Mao Wood | Wood | Siblings | |
| 5 | Si Fire | Fire | Children | |
| 4 | Wei Earth | Earth | Wife/Wealth | |
| 3 | Hai Water | Water | Parents | |
| 2 | Chou Earth | Earth | Wife/Wealth | |
| 1 | Mao Wood | Wood | Siblings | ● |
Officials
Parents
Wife/Wealth
Siblings
Children
● Changing line
Transformed Hexagram
#53
Development (Gradual Progress)
漸
Analysis
The Use Spirits are Children (the protector and dispeller) and Officials (the opponent). Children Si Fire at the Object line (line 5); the Si month strengthens Children. Brothers Mao Wood on line 1 is moving and produces Children Si Fire. Children are in full thriving, with the moving line adding further support. No Officials appear in the hexagram — the opponent is weak. Timing: the 5th month (Wu month) Fire thrives, and Children peak in strength. Conclusion: total victory in the lawsuit will come in the 5th month.
Actual outcome
By the 5th lunar month, the lawsuit was decided in his complete favor.
Source: Chương 7, Phần III (lục hào), Thiệu Vĩ Hoa