Category: Plum Blossom Divination (梅花易数)

泰卦 (Harmony Gua) is sometimes know as ‘Unity’. The Gua name is derive from the perfect synthesis of Yin and Yang that can be seen in its Yao. This Gua is a representation of peace and prosperity, Start of Spring (三阳开泰) – “spring has come at last and life is in abundance”.

Earth-Heaven Tai Gua (地天泰卦), with 3 Yang Yao (阳爻) and 3 Yin Yao (阴爻) denotes that the situation has matured and that stability and security have been found. This Gua (卦) sees a Qian (乾) Trigram below and a Kun (坤) Trigram above, trying to exchange places.

The Yang (阳) remains at the core internal of this Gua (卦) while the external influence is Yin (阴). This structure indicates that although there is strength and determination at the heart of a person, the communication and presentation is soft, gentle and yielding.

This is an auspicious Gua (卦) because aggression has receded and giving way to harmony, kindness and gentleness.

Tai Gua (泰卦) also represent equality, an indication of positive relationships, both at home and in the workplace. There is a harmony between individuals, conflicts and disagreements are a thing of the past. Leaders and workers are in accord and family members live in an environment of warmth and trust. Inspiring Success in both personal and professional growth requires ongoing effort to be maintained and should not be taken for granted.

Tai Gua (泰卦) elements (五行) belongs to Water (水)；if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Wood Horse (甲午), Wood Rabbit (乙卯), Water Dragon (壬辰).

Lu Gua (履卦) is an indication that all may be coming to fruition (but that nothing should be taken for granted). It reminds us that even at the peak of success one must always remember to be polite, courteous and to treat others with respect.

Lu Gua (履卦) is made up of a lower Dui (兌) Trigram and an upper Qian (乾) Trigram. Dui (兌) represents kindness, happiness and peace while Qian (乾) represents strength and firmness. The path to success requires confidence and conviction but one would achieve more when one embrace or approach it with courtesy, modesty and sincereity.

Lu Gua (履卦) elements (五行) belongs to Metal (金)；if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Wood Horse (甲午), Water Snake (癸巳), Fire Dragon (丙辰).

Xiao Xu Gua (小畜卦) is also known as Small Livestock or Small Influences in western translation of iChing. What it used to meant is after war, things are destroyed and need rebuilding at the time of peace. Resource and Time are 2 ingredient needed in order to rebuild. This not only applies to physical aspect but also the human aspect of things – such as winning back the trust of the citizen.

Xiao Xu Gua (小畜卦), the word 畜 on its own means ‘accumulation’ and 小 means ‘small’ or ‘little’. The combination of these two words suggests that progress is small and patience is required to see the process through to end. Therefore, discipline, committment and focus are keys to success.

Xiao Xu Gua (小畜卦) elements (五行) belongs to Fire (火)；if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Earth Snake (己巳), Metal Snake (辛巳), Wood Snake (乙巳).

Bi Gua (比卦) represents peace and understanding rather than going into war; hence also known as ‘Alliance’.

The formation of Bi Gua (比卦) is one in which there is a lower Kun (坤) Trigram and an upper (坎) Kan Trigram. The water is above the earth means rain that comes to dampen the soil. This natural marriage is an indication of love, harmony and dependence.

Bi Gua (比卦) elements (五行) belongs to Fire ( 火)；if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Earth Pig (己亥), Fire Pig (丁亥), Wood Pig (乙亥).

Shi Gua (師卦) is also know as ‘The General / Official’. Military campaigns in ancient China is also known as Chu Shi (出師). This Shi Gua (師卦) and Bi Gua (比卦) are often seen hand in hand when it comes to seeing iChing as a philosophy, 師憂比樂.

Shi Gua (師卦), the 2nd Yang Yao (二爻) is in sync with the 5th Yao (五爻), that represents a decisive general. The Yin 5th Yao represents an emperor appointing his general. This symbolism is of the Emperor making the call to arms and ordering the general to step up to take charge of the troops. The Yin and Yang combination between 2nd (二爻) and 5th Yao (五爻) means the general is an extension of emperor; he/ she is fully compliant and never revoke.

師 (General / Official Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Water (水)；if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Water Goat (癸未), Water Monkey (壬申), Earth Goat (己未), Metal Tiger (庚寅), Earth Ox (己丑), Metal Goat (辛未).

Song Gua (訟卦) is a reminder that no life passes by without some form of conflict. Song (訟) represents verbal disagreements and legal wrangles.

Song (訟) suggests an individual who is very driven and ambitious. A tendency to speak or act without thinking. Although, pro-active attitude may bring them a great deal of success, their lack of patience or of humility is likely to be the source of the conflicts that come into their lives.

訟卦 (Litigation Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Metal (金)；if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Fire Ox (丁丑), Metal Tiger (庚寅), Metal Ox (辛丑), Wood Rat (甲子).

Xu Gua (需卦) as the name suggest, needs one to have patience and wait – “需要等待”. Xu Gua (需卦) formation is made up of a lower Qian Gua (乾卦) Trigram and an upper Kan (坎) Trigram. The Qian (乾卦) represents Heaven and Kan (坎卦) represents water, so water stands in the way of Heaven.

Kan (坎) represents water in form of clouds or vapor. The coming rain may be able to water the crops. The visible clouds means that the rain is inevitable. It is just a matter of time and patience.

Success and goals does not come overnight, patience is necessary to tread the time when one is waiting. Yet, The upper Kan (坎) indicates the possibility of hidden danger in water during waiting.

需卦 (Waiting Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Fire (火); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Metal Snake (辛巳), Wood Dragon (甲辰), Fire Snake (丁巳), Earth Rabbit (己卯).

Meng Gua (蒙卦) which is thought to represent Folly or Bliss. This happens after the chaos and the disorder followed by time when life establish itself. This is seen as symbolic of cultivation and more controlled growth.

Meng Gua (蒙卦) is formed of a combination of Upper Kan (坎) Trigram and Lower Gen (艮) Trigram. Gen (艮) represents a mountain and Kan (坎) water therefore represents a water flowing (i.e. mountain springs). Mountain Springs flow down without restraint. The water moves swiftly as if always rushing but it has no concept of where it is going, like energy without focus and direction.

Meng Gua (蒙卦) is seen as a reflection of the learning process that we all must go through when we are young. When we are young, we are full of passion and
energy. And, in order for them to reach their full potential, minds need to be trained on how to direct and focus the energy. The key to Meng Gua (蒙卦) is that the student/ learner must seek first the teacher/ mentor. And, not the otherway around.

蒙卦 (Folly Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Water (水)；if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Water Goat (癸未), Water Monkey (壬申), Earth Goat (己未), Metal Tiger (庚寅).

Tun (屯) represents the Beginning. The spark of life has reached the fertile Earth and now it must fight to survive and establish itself, however the journey is difficult, growth is full of resistance and position is fragile. This Gua consists of an upper Kan (坎) Trigram and a lower Zhen (震). Kan (坎) denotes danger and difficulty lurks while Zhen (震) represent the metaphors of taking actions, bravery and energetic. Tun (屯) suggests that it would be wise to be cautious, wary and prudence before taking unnecessary risks. A person who is at Tun (屯) must be sensible to think carefully before making any decision

屯卦 (Beginning Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Fire (火); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Earth Monkey (戊申), Wood Monkey (甲申), Metal Rat (庚子), Earth Rat (戊子).

Kun (坤) is made up of six broken Yao lines. This indicate the Gua is all Yin (阴). Representing the feminine side of things. Yin (阴) symbolise tolerance, gentle, kindness, virtues, forebearing and good. Just like Mother Earth always nurturing. Kun (坤) is saying one should be moderate and humble. And to always be decent and honest in day to day dealings. Never to make hasty decision and always (at times) try to be accomodating, discipline and dilligence. Seeing both the forest and the tree.

坤卦 (Earth Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Water (水); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Water Pig (癸亥), Fire Rabbit (丁卯), Fire Dog (丙戌), Earth Dog (戊戌).

乾卦 (Heaven Gua) is made up of six unbroken Yao lines. This Gua is pure Masculine, it is all yang. It indicates courage, initiative and the ability to grasp for the opportunities that present themselves and instigate change. Qian (乾) also indicates that timing may well be the key to achieving thru’ continuous hard work and diligence (天行健，君子以自强不息).

There are 6 Dragons in Qian Gua (乾卦), namely: 潜龙，见龙，惕龙，跃龙，飞龙，亢龙.

乾卦 (Heaven Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Metal (金); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Metal Dragon (庚辰), Earth Dragon (戊辰), Metal Dog (庚戌), Earth Dog (戊戌).

离卦：
 「天时」：日、电、虹、霓、霞
 「地理」：南方、干亢之地，窖、炉冶之所，刚燥厥地，其地面阳
 「人物」：中女、文人、大腹、目疾人、甲胄之士
 「人事」：文化之所，聪明才学，相见虚心，书事，美丽
 「身体」：目、心、上焦
 「时序」：夏五月，午火年月日时，三二七日
 「静物」：火、书、文、甲骨、干戈、槁衣、干燥之物
 「动物」：雉、龟、鳌、蚌、蟹
 「屋舍」：南舍之居，阳明之宅、明窗、虚室
 「家宅」：安稳、平善、冬占不安，克体主火灾
 「饮食」：雉肉、煎炒、烧炙之物、干脯之体、熟肉
 「婚姻」：不成、利中女之婚，夏占可成，冬占不利
 「生产」：易生，产中女，冬占有损，坐宜向南
 「求名」：有名，宜南方之职，文官之任，宜炉冶亢场之职
 「求利」：有财宜南方求，有文书之财，冬占有失
 「交易」：可成，宜有文书之交易
 「出行」：可行，宜动向南方，就文书之行，冬占不宜行，不宜行舟
 「谒见」：可见南方人，冬占不顺，秋见文书考案才士
 「官讼」：易散，文书动，词讼明辨
 「疾病」：目疾、心疾、上焦病，夏占伏暑，时疫
 「坟墓」：南向之幕，无树林之年，阳穴。夏占出文人，冬不利
 「姓字」：带次或立人旁士姓氏，行位三二七
 「数目」：三二七
 「方道」：南
 「五色」：赤、紫、红
 「五味」：苦

兑卦：
 「天时」：雨泽、新月、星
 「地理」：泽、水际、缺池、废井，山崩破裂之地，其地为刚卤
 「人物」：少女、妾、歌妓、伶人、译人、巫师、奴仆婢
 「人事」：喜悦、口舌谗毁、谤说、饮食
 「身体」：舌、口喉、肺、痰、涎
 「时序」：秋八月，酉年月日时，金年月日，二四九月日
 「静物」：金刀、金类、乐器、废物、缺器之物，带口之物，毁折之物
 「动物」：羊、泽中之物
 「屋舍」：西向之居，近泽之居，败墙壁宅，户有损
 「家宅」：不安，防口舌，秋占喜悦，夏占家宅有祸
 「饮食」：羊肉、泽中之物、宿味、辛辣之物味
 「婚姻」：不成，秋占可成，有喜，主成婚之吉，利婚少女，夏占不利
 「生产」：不利，恐有损胎或则生女，夏占不利，宜坐向西
 「求名」：难成，因名有损，利西之任，宜刑官，武职，伶官，译官
 「求利」：无利有损，财利主口舌，秋占有财喜，夏占不利
 「出行」：不宜远行，防口舌，或损失，宜西行，秋占有利宜行
 「交易」：难有利，防口舌，有竞争，秋占有交易之财，夏占不利
 「谒见」：利行西方，见有咒诅
 「疾病」：口舌、咽喉之疾，气逆喘疾，饮食不餐
 「坟墓」：宜西向，防穴中有水，近泽之墓，或葬废穴，夏占不宜
 「官讼」：争讼不已，曲直未决，因讼有损，防刑，秋占为体得理胜讼
 「姓字」：带口带金字旁姓氏，行位四二九
 「数目」：四二九
 「方道」：西方
 「五色」：白
 「五味」：辛辣

艮卦：
 「天时」：云、雾、山岚
 「地理」：山径路近山城，丘陵、坟墓，东北方，门阙
 「人物」：少男、闲人、山中人、童子
 「人事」：阻隔、守静，进退不决，反背，止住，不见
 「身体」：手指、骨、鼻、背
 「时序」：冬春之月、十三月丑寅年月日时，七五十月日、土年月日时
 「静物」：土石、瓜果、黄物、土中之物、闾寺、木生之物、藤生之瓜
 「动物」：虎、狗、鼠、百兽、黔啄之物、狐
 「家宅」：安稳，诸事有阻，家人不睦，春占不安
 「屋舍」：东北方之居，山居近石，近路之宅
 「饮食」：土中物味，诸兽之肉，墓畔竹笋之属；野味
 「婚姻」：阻隔难成，成亦迟，利少男之婚，宜对乡里婚，春占不利
 「求名」：阻隔无名，宜东北方之任，宜土官山城之职。
 「生产」：难生，有险阻之厄，宜向东北，春占有损
 「交易」：难成，有山林田土之交易，春占有失
 「出行」：不宜远行，有阻，宜近陆行
 「谒见」：不可见，有阻，宜见山林之人
 「疾病」：手指之疾，胃脾之疾
 「官讼」：贵人阻滞，官讼未解，牵联不决
 「坟墓」：东北之穴，山中之穴，近路旁有石，春占不利
 「数目」：五七十
 「方道」：东北方
 「五色」：黄
 「五味」：甘

坎卦：
 「天时」：月、雨、雪、露、霜、水
 「地理」：北方、江湖、溪涧、泉井、卑湿之地、沟渎、池沼、有水之处
 「人物」：中男、江湖之人、舟人、资贼、匪
 「人事」：险陷卑下，外示以柔，内序以利，漂泊不成，随波逐流
 「身体」：耳、血、肾
 「时序」：冬十一月、子年月日、一、六月日
 「静物」：水带子、带核之物，弓轮、矮柔之物，酒器、水具、工栋、丛棘、藜、桎梏、盐、酒
 「动物」：猪、鱼、水中之物、狐、水族
 「屋舍」：向北之居、近水、水阁、江楼、花酒长器、宅中混地之处
 「饮食」：猪肉、酒、冷味、海味、汤、酸味、宿食、鱼、带血、掩藏、有带核之物、水中之物、多骨之物
 「家宅」：不安、暗昧、防盗，匪
 「婚姻」：利中男之婚，宜北方之婚，不利成婚，不可在辰戌丑未月婚
 「生产」：难产有险，宜次胎，男，中男，辰戌丑未月有损，宜北向
 「求名」：艰难，恐有灾险，宜北方之任，鱼盐河泊之职，酒兼醋
 「求利」：有财防失，宜水边财，恐有失险，宜鱼盐酒货之利，防遗失，防盗
 「交易」：不利成交，恐防失陷，宜水边交易，宜鱼盐货，酒之交易，或点水人之交易
 「谋旺」：不宜谋旺，不能成就、秋冬占可谋
 「出行」：不宜远行，宜涉舟，宜北方之行，防盗匪；恐遇险阻溺之事
 「谒见」：难见，宜见江湖之人，或有水旁姓氏之人
 「疾病」：耳痛、心疾、感染、肾疾、胃冷、水泻、涸冷之疾、血病
 「官讼」：有阴险，有失因讼，失陷
 「坟墓」：宜北向之穴、近水傍之墓、不利葬
 「姓字」：点水旁之姓氏
 「数目」：一、六
 「方道」：北方
 「五味」：咸、酸
 「五色」：黑

巽卦：
 「天时」：风
 「地理」：东南方之地、草木茂秀之所、花果菜园
 「人物」：长女、秀士、寡妇之人、山林仙道之人、僧道
 「人事」：柔和、不定、鼓舞、利市三倍、进退不果
 「身体」：肱、股、气、风疾
 「时序」：春夏之交、二五八之时月日、三月、辰巳月日时、四月
 「静物」：木香、绳、直物、长物、竹木、工巧之器、臭、鸡毛、帆、扇、臼
 「动物」：鸡、百禽、山林中之禽、虫、蛇
 「屋舍」：东南向之居、寺观楼台、山林之居
 「家宅」：安稳利市，春占吉，秋占不安
 「饮食」：鸡肉、山林之味、蔬果酸味
 「婚姻」：可成、宜长女之婚，秋占不利
 「生产」：易生、头胎产女、秋占损胎、宜向东南坐
 「求名」：有名、宜文职有风宪之力、宜为风宪、宜茶果竹木税货之职、宜东南之任
 「求利」：有利三倍、宜山之利、竹货木货之利，秋不利
 「交易」：可成、进退不一、交易之利、山林交易、山林木茶之利
 「谋旺」：可谋旺、有财可成，秋占多谋少遂
 「出行」：可行，有出入之利，宜向东南行，秋占不利
 「谒见」：可见，利见山林之人，利见文人秀士
 「疾病」：股肱之疾、风疾、肠疾、中风、寒邪气疾
 「姓字」：草木旁姓氏、行位五三八
 「官讼」：宜和、恐遭风宪之责
 「坟墓」：宜东方向、山林之穴、多树木、秋占不利
 「数目」：五三八
 「方道」：东南
 「五味」：酸味
 「五色」：青绿、碧洁白

震卦：
 「天时」：雷
 「地理」：东方、树木、闹市、大途、竹林、草木茂盛之所
 「身体」：足、肝、发、声音
 「人物」：长男
 「人事」：起动、怒、虚惊、鼓动噪、多动少静
 「时序」：春二月、卯年月日时、四三八月日
 「静物」：木竹、苇、乐器（竹木）、花草繁鲜之物、核
 「动物」：龙、蛇、百虫、马鸣
 「屋舍」：东向之居、山林之处、楼阁
 「家宅」：宅中不时有虚惊，春冬吉，秋占不利
 「饮食」：啼、肉、山林野味、鲜肉、果酸味、菜蔬、鲤鱼
 「婚姻」：可、有成、声名之家、得长男之婚，秋占不利
 「求利」：山林竹木之财、动处求财，或山林、竹木茶货之利
 「求名」：有名、宜东方之任、施号发令之职、掌刑狱之官、竹茶木税课之任、或闹市市货之职
 「生产」：虚惊、胎动不安、头胎必生男，坐宜向东，秋不吉
 「疾病」：足疾、肝经之疾、惊恐不安
 「谋旺」：可旺、可求，宜动中谋，秋占不遂
 「交易」：利于成交，秋占难成，动而可成，山林、木竹茶货之利
 「官讼」：健讼、有虚惊、行移取甚反复
 「谒见」：可见、在宜山林之人，利见宜有声名之人
 「出行」：宜行，利东方、利山林之人，秋占不宜行、但恐虚惊
 「坟墓」：利于东向、山林中穴，秋不利
 「姓字」：带木姓人、行位四八三
 「数目」：四八三
 「方道」：东
 「五味」：甘、酸味
 「五色」：黑青、绿碧

坤卦：
 「天时」：阴云、雾气、冰霜
 「地理」：田野、乡晨、平地、西南方
 「人物」：老母、后母、农夫、乡人、众人、老妇人、大腹人
 「人事」：吝啬、柔顺、懦弱、众多、小人
 「身体」：腹脾、肉、胃
 「时序」：辰戌丑未月、未申年月日时，八五十月日
 「静物」：方物、柔物、布帛、丝绵、五谷、舆斧、瓦器
 「动物」：牛、百兽、牝马
 「屋宿」：西南方、村店、男舍、矮屋、土阶、仓库
 「家宅」：安稳、多阴气、春占宅舍不安
 「饮食」：牛肉、土中之物、甘味、野味、五谷之味、芋笋之物、腹脏之物
 「婚姻」：利于婚姻，宜税产之家、乡村之家，或寡妇之家，春占不利
 「生产」：易产，春占难产，有损或不利于母，坐宜西南方
 「求名」：有名、宜西南方或教官、农官守土之职、春占虚
 「交易」：宜利交易、宜田土交易、宜五谷利、贱货、重物、布帛、静中有财、春占不利
 「求利」：有利，宜土中之利，贱货重物之利、静中得财，春占无财，多中取利
 「谋旺」：利求谋，邻里求谋，静中求谋，春占少遂，或谋于妇人
 「出行」：可行、宜西南行、宜往乡里行、宜陆行，春不宜
 「谒见」：可见，利见乡人，宜见亲朋或阴人，春不宜见
 「疾病」：腹疾、脾胃之疾、饮食停滞，从而食不化
 「官讼」：理顺、得众情、讼当解散
 「坟墓」：宜向西南之穴、平阳之地、近田野、宜低葬，春不可葬
 「姓字」：带土姓人、行位八五十
 「数目」：八五十
 「方道」：西南
 「五味」：甘
 「五色」：黄、黑

乾卦：
 「天时」：天、冰、雹、霰
 「地理」：西北方、京都、大郡、形胜之地、高亢之所
 「人物」：君、父、大人、老人、老人、长者、宦官、名人、公门人
 「人事」：刚健勇武、果决、多动少静
 「身体」：首、骨、肺
 「时序」：秋、九十月之交、戌亥年月之时，五金年月日时』
 「动物」：马、天鹅、狮子、象
 「静物」：金玉、宝珠、圆物、木果、刚物、冠、镜
 「屋宿」：公厕、楼台、高堂、大厦、驿宿、西北向之居
 「家宅」：秋占宅兴隆、夏占有祸、冬占冷落、春占吉利
 「婚姻」：贵官之眷、有声名之家、秋占宜成、冬夏不利
 「饮食」：马肉珍味、多骨、肝肺、干肉、木果、诸物之首、圆物、辛辣之物
 「求名」：有名、宜随内任、刑官、武职、掌权、天使、驿官、宜向西北之任
 「谋旺」：有成、利公门、宜动中有财、夏占不成、冬占多谋少遂
 「交易」：宜金、玉珍宝珠贵货，易成，夏占不利
 「求利」：有财，金、玉之利，公门中得财，秋占大利，夏占损财，冬占无财
 「出行」：利于出行，宜人京师，利西北之行，夏占不利
 「谒见」：利见大人，有德行之人，宜见贵官，可见
 「疾病」：头面之疾，肺疾、筋骨疾、上焦疾、夏占不安
 「官讼」：健讼，有贵人助，秋占得胜，夏占失理
 「坟墓」：宜向西北，宜乾山气脉，宜天穴，宜高，秋占出贵，夏占大凶
 「方道」：西北
 「五色」：大赤色、玄色
 「姓字」：带金旁者，行位一四九
 「数目」：一四九
 「五味」：辛、辣