Jia Wood Chapter · Di Tian Sui and Fate Analysis
I. The Original Text of Di Tian Sui
Jia Wood reaches the heavens; transformation requires fire. Spring does not tolerate metal, autumn does not tolerate earth. Fire blazing, it rides the dragon; water torrents ride the tiger. Earth moistens Heaven in harmony; planted, it endures for a thousand generations.
II. Original Notes
Original Notes: Pure yang wood, reaching the heavens, majestic. Fire is the son of wood; when旺 wood encounters fire, it flourishes further. Born in spring, it oppresses metal, yet cannot tolerate metal; born in autumn, it assists metal, yet cannot tolerate earth. Yin, Wu, Xu, with Bing and Ding often seen and occupying Chen, then it can return; Shen, Zi, Chen, with Ren and Gui often seen and occupying Yin, then it can absorb. If the earth qi does not dry up, and the water qi does not dissipate, it can achieve longevity.
III. Ren's Yi Book Commentary
Ren's Yi Book: Jia is pure yang wood; its essence is solid, with a sky-reaching stance, and it is extremely majestic. Born in early spring, wood is tender and qi is cold; when fire is obtained it flourishes; born in mid-spring, in its旺 state, it should vent its essence. Thus, strong wood gains fire, and only then can its obstinacy be transformed.
Kezhi (overcome) by metal, yet metal itself is in decline; by weakening metal it overcomes旺 wood; with wood sturdy and metal deficient, the trend is inevitable; thus spring cannot tolerate metal.
Born in autumn, it loses its proper season and declines; though branches and leaves fade, the root qi gathers inward and is subjected to Earth. Autumn earth generates metal and leaks qi, which is most insubstantial. With earth qi of emptiness meeting the wood attacking from below, it cannot nourish the wood's roots and will inevitably collapse; hence autumn cannot tolerate earth.
Within the pillar, Yin, Wu, Xu complete, and also with Bing and Ding, not only leaks qi too much, but the wood is burned; it is better to sit on Chen. Chen is the water reservoir; its earth is moist; moist earth can generate wood and dissipate fire, the so-called fire blazing riding the dragon. Shen, Zi, Chen complete and also with Ren and Gui; water overruns wood; it is advisable to sit on Yin. Yin is the place where fire and earth give birth; wood's Lu旺; can absorb water qi, not letting it drift, the so-called water riding the tiger.
If metal is not sharp, earth not dry, fire not fierce, and water not wild, then one cannot be planted for eternity and attain longevity!
IV. Modern Fate Analysis
Jia Wood reaches the heavens; shedding requires fire. Spring cannot tolerate metal; autumn cannot tolerate earth.
Jia Wood is like a towering tree; its nature is firm and vigorous, with the power to grow upward and break through its surroundings. The so-called "di tai" refers to shedding its old level and upgrading its structure, which must rely on fire. Fire is civilization, driving force, and expression, turning wood's potential into realized achievement.
Spring does not tolerate metal: In spring, wood qi is abundant; metal is something that overpowers wood, like knives or axes used for pruning. When wood is at its peak, metal tends to injure it, so spring wood detests metal.
Autumn does not tolerate earth: In autumn, metal is旺; earth gives birth to metal. Once earth appears, it reinforces metal's momentum; wood, in its decline, is further restrained, and its roots are hard to solidify.
Fire blazing, riding the dragon: When fire is in its rightful position, it is like a dragon moving through clouds and rain, capable of transforming wood's stubbornness into material form.
Water raging, riding the tiger: If there is too much water, wood floats; one must have root qi and regulation so that water can be put to use rather than causing trouble.
Earth moist and Heaven harmonious; planted for a thousand generations: If the earth is moist and not dry, and water and fire are balanced, the qi of heaven and earth is coordinated, allowing Jia Wood to be like an ancient tree, with deep roots and lush foliage, enduring for ages.