Major Pattern · Common
Direct Seal Pattern
When Direct Seal emerges from monthly stem. Represents learning, nurturing, credentials, and knowledge.
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Direct Seal Pattern
TypeMajor Pattern
FrequencyCommon
Pattern Determination
Based on hidden stems in monthly branch, check if Direct Seal emerges. Direct Seal nurtures Day Master with opposite yin-yang.
Classic Case Study
【Ancient Dynasty】Counselor Zhang (Zi Ping Zhen Quan Example)
Zi Ping Zhen Quan — Counselor Zhang
Year
丙
寅
Month
戊
戌
Day
辛
酉
Hour
戊
子
Direct Officer
Direct Seal
Day Master
Direct Seal
Direct Wealth·Direct Officer·Direct Seal
Direct Seal·Companion·Seven Killings
Companion
Eating God
Determination Steps
1Month command first: Xin Metal in Xu month, with Wu as main monthly qi
2Emergence check: month stem Wu appears; Wu to Xin is Direct Seal, satisfying pattern criteria
3Stem structure: another Wu in hour stem reinforces Seal, and Bing Officer appears in year stem
4Root and flow: You branch roots Day Master, while Zi branch provides output flow
5System strength: under the new algorithm, the quantitative score is 72.7 and the Day Master is classified as very strong
6Conclusion: under current rules, final classification is Direct Seal (Mixed-energy category)