Ding Fire Chapter · Dripping Heaven's Marrow and Fate Analysis
1. Overall Characteristics of Ding Fire
Ding Fire is Yin Fire, symbolizing the essence of all things and the light of human civilization. Unlike the blazing outward nature of Bing Fire, Ding Fire is gentle, introverted, and enduring, like candle flame, stove flame, lamp light—though not dazzling, it is indispensable.
People with Ding Fire as their Day Master tend to be gentle, delicate, accommodating and considerate, adept at illuminating others in darkness. Their world is quiet yet powerful, characterized by sustained giving and long-term accumulation.
2. The Relationship Between Ding Fire and the Ten Heavenly Stems
Ding Fire encounters Ding Fire (Bi Jian / Companion):
Bi Jian assists the self. When the Ding Fire is weak, receiving Bi Jian's support is auspicious;
however, if there are too many Ding Fire, especially three Dings revealed,
there is a saying "Three Dings bring illness," indicating concerns about health and calamities.
Ding Fire encounters Bing Fire (Rob Wealth):
Bing Fire is the Day Fire, Ding is the Night Fire; the two generate and compete.
Bing Fire can protect the weak Ding Fire, but also steal its glow,
affecting wealth and family; benefits and drains coexist, balance must be achieved.
Ding Fire encounters Jia Wood (Direct Resource):
Jia Wood nourishes Ding Fire, one of the best combinations.
Jia Wood continuously nourishes Ding Fire,
making it not easy to extinguish, associated with studies, reputation and nobility.
Ding Fire encounters Yi Wood (Indirect Resource):
Yi Wood can also generate fire, but its strength is weak and reluctant,
Ding Fire's growth is limited; mainly indicates stability and not prominence,
advisable to live a plain life, not suited for heavy responsibilities.
Ding Fire encounters Wu Earth (Hurting Officer):
Wu Earth consumes fire's energy; Hurting Officer restrains Ding Fire,
easily causing depletion and calamities.
If there is no Jia Wood to restrain the harm, or Wealth Star leaks harming,
it is hard to form a noble configuration.
Ding Fire encounters Ji Earth (Food God):
Ji Earth is Food God, representing enjoyment and blessings.
With Ji Earth, life is comfortable, mindset broad,
with signs of good appetite and sustenance, suitable for a life of health and comfort.
Ding Fire encounters Geng Metal (Direct Wealth):
Geng Metal is Direct Wealth, and can also support Fire with Jia Wood.
If Ding Fire meets Jia Wood and Geng Metal together,
wealth and nobility both, a favorable arrangement.
Ding Fire encounters Xin Metal (Indirect Wealth):
Xin Metal governs external wealth and hidden wealth.
If Ding Fire is strong enough to bear it, it easily yields opportunities for indirect wealth;
if weak, wealth may come as a burden.
Ding Fire encounters Ren Water (Direct Officer):
Ren Water is powerful, easily eclipsing the light of Ding Fire.
If Jia Wood is in harmony, it can transform Officer into Nobility;
otherwise it mainly leads to suppression and restriction.
Ding Fire encounters Gui Water (Seven Killings):
Gui Water is the water of darkness, contrasting Ding Fire's light.
Ding Fire can reveal value in adversity,
if paired with Jia Wood or Wu Earth to control and transform,
it can turn Kill into Power.
3. Summary of Ding Fire Likes and Dislikes
Favorable stems for Ding Fire:
Ji Earth (Food God), Jia Wood (Direct Resource), Geng Metal (Direct Wealth)
Neutral stems for Ding Fire:
Bing Fire (Rob Wealth), Yi Wood (Indirect Resource), Xin Metal (Indirect Wealth)
Unfavorable stems for Ding Fire:
Ding Fire (Bi Jian), Wu Earth (Hurting Officer), Ren Water (Direct Officer), Gui Water (Seven Killings)