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
Month
Day
Hour
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)

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