The Abysmal (Water)
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A lost purchase order, finally recovered
Năm 1987, tháng 3, ngày 15
Context
A merchant had lost an important purchase order and could not remember where he had put it. He asked whether it could be found. The hexagram cast was Kan (29) — with no moving lines (a still hexagram).
Six-Line Chart
| Line | Can Chi | Five Elements | Six Relations | Moving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Zi Water | Water | Siblings | |
| 5 | Xu Earth | Earth | Officials | |
| 4 | Shen Metal | Metal | Parents | |
| 3 | Wu Fire | Fire | Wife/Wealth | |
| 2 | Chen Earth | Earth | Officials | |
| 1 | Yin Wood | Wood | Children |
Officials
Parents
Wife/Wealth
Siblings
Children
● Changing line
Analysis
The Use Spirit is Parents (documents, the order). Parents Shen Metal sits at line 4. The Mao Wood month does not restrain Parents Metal; the Yi-You day strengthens Parents. At the Subject line, Brothers Zi Water — Brothers do not restrain Parents (Earth restrains Water, Metal drains Water). Parents are in a thriving phase, supported by the day. No moving lines — the current state is stable, and the order still exists somewhere. Conclusion: the order is not lost; it will be found.
Actual outcome
The merchant recovered the order — it had only been temporarily misplaced.
Source: Chương 8, Phần III (lục hào), Thiệu Vĩ Hoa