Major Pattern · Common
Indirect Seal Pattern
When Indirect Seal emerges from monthly stem. Represents unconventional learning, special skills, and alternative thinking.
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Indirect Seal Pattern
TypeMajor Pattern
FrequencyCommon
Pattern Determination
Based on hidden stems in monthly branch, check if Indirect Seal emerges. Indirect Seal nurtures Day Master with same yin-yang.
Classic Case Study
【Ancient Dynasty】Top Scholar Mao (Zi Ping Zhen Quan Example)
《子平真诠》之“茅状元”
Year
己
未
Month
壬
申
Day
甲
寅
Hour
戊
辰
Direct Wealth
Indirect Seal
Day Master
Indirect Wealth
Direct Wealth·Hurting Officer·Rob Wealth
Seven Killings·Indirect Seal·Indirect Wealth
Companion·Eating God·Indirect Wealth
Indirect Wealth·Rob Wealth·Direct Seal
Determination Steps
1Month command first: Jia Wood in Shen month, and Shen contains Ren as Seal source
2Emergence check: month stem Ren is visible; Ren to Jia is Indirect Seal, so pattern criteria are met
3Stem structure: Ji and Wu Wealth stars appear together, creating a Wealth-Seal coexisting setup
4Branch movement: Yin-Shen clash plus Chen-Wei Earth participation makes the chart dynamic
5System condition: Day Master is evaluated as slightly weak, but no Cong-pattern or specialized Prosperous entry is triggered
6Conclusion: under current rules, final classification is Indirect Seal (Regular Pattern)