Basic Knowledge of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches

The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches are an ancient Chinese calendrical system and an important concept in numerology. The Heavenly Stems consist of ten elements: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui; the Earthly Branches consist of twelve elements: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai. Together, they form the sixty-year cycle used to record years, months, days, and hours.

The Application of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches in Numerology

In numerology, the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches are not only used to record time but also to form the Four Pillars of Destiny. By analyzing the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches of the year, month, day, and hour, one can predict an individual's fate. This system is elaborated in "San Ming Tong Hui," which emphasizes that understanding the operation of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches can better grasp the mysteries of numerology.

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches Combinations
Jiazi, Yichou, Bingyin, Dingmao, Wuchen, Jisi, Gengwu, Xinwei, Renshen, Guiyou, Jiaxu, Yihai, etc.

The Connection between Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches and "San Ming Tong Hui"

"San Ming Tong Hui" discusses the importance of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches in life's operation and presents several theories, such as Direct Wealth, Indirect Wealth, and Printing and Supporting, each closely related to the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.

The Influence of Direct Wealth and Earthly Branches

In "San Ming Tong Hui," Direct Wealth is described as "that which I conquer." For Jia, Yi, and other Heavenly Stems, the logic of Direct Wealth is manifested as Jia meets Ji, Yi meets Wu. The combination of Earthly Branches can affect the fortune of Direct Wealth, such as the appearance of clashes or combinations among Earthly Branches.
Citing "San Ming Tong Hui": "Direct Wealth refers to the example of Jia meeting Ji, Yi meeting Wu, which is conquered by me, being my wife, like a man marrying a wife..."

The combination of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches shapes a person's basic fate in numerology. The variations in these combinations provide the theoretical basis for the diversity and complexity of fate. Through the guidelines in "San Ming Tong Hui," one can further understand how various factors in numerology interact and how to predict and interpret life using the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.

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