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Bird Tumbles into Cave

Heaven-plate Bing over earth-plate Wu: the Moon Wonder alights on the stem where the leader of the Jiazi ten-day cycle hides — a flying bird tumbling into its nest. One of the supreme auspicious patterns of Qimen: total clarity in affairs, and every undertaking possible.

Formation

Heaven plate Bing + Earth plate Wu

Classical Verse

丙加甲兮鸟跌穴,甲加丙兮龙回首。只此二者为最吉,百事如意十八九。(Bing upon Jia, the bird tumbles into its nest; Jia upon Bing, the dragon turns back its head. These two alone are the most auspicious — of a hundred wishes, nine in ten fulfilled.)

《烟波钓叟歌(Song of the Old Angler amid Misty Waves)》 · 烟波钓叟歌 (Song of the Old Angler amid Misty Waves)

In Depth

Bing is the Moon Wonder, imaged as a flying bird; Wu is the stem in which Jia, leader of the Jiazi ten-day cycle, conceals itself — the hiding place of Jia wood. Heaven-plate Bing on earth-plate Wu is thus Bing upon Jia, named Flying Bird Tumbles into Its Nest (Fei Niao Die Xue). The mechanism: Jia wood generates Bing fire. The Bing bird alights on Jia wood like a bird coming home to roost — nourished, well positioned, heaven and earth in mutual aid, fire bright and wood flourishing. Hence the reading 'total clarity in affairs': you see through, seize true, and land solid. Together with Azure Dragon Turns Its Head it forms the pair of supreme auspicious patterns in Qimen. In terms of fortune this is a greatly auspicious pattern — every undertaking possible, and above all it favors founding, advancing, and deciding: openings, appointments, negotiations, pursuits of wealth and name all prosper. Seize the moment and strike first, and the odds of success run very high; add the three auspicious doors and benign stars, and gains in both name and profit may be called. Points to note: the old song grants nine wishes in ten fulfilled, leaving one or two parts to chance — if Bing or Wu falls into a tomb palace or meets the Void, the bird tumbles into an empty nest and the fortune thins sharply; under pressure from inauspicious doors, expect small ripples inside the success. The pattern's virtue lies in the word 'clarity' — plan first, then move, and its fortune shows in full. Do not let a supreme pattern breed carelessness or greedy overreach.

Readings by Topic

Career

Promotion and new ventures both flourish: one strike lands the post in competitions and reviews, and a new appointment is the perfect moment to establish authority. Volunteer for the critical assignment — superiors will see it and the platform will hold it. For founders, registering and opening now is highly auspicious.

Wealth

Wealth-seeking greatly favored: investment vision runs clear, and projects you have sized up may be executed decisively — launches, closings, and fundraising all land gains. With the palace flourishing, commit boldly; the one taboo is not knowing when to stop. Take the win while it is whole.

Relationships

A match made by heaven: confessions, proposals, and marriage registration all favor speed — mutual affection with the elders' blessing. Singles stand a strong chance of meeting the right person soon; attend gatherings and introduce yourself. Even a plea for reconciliation finds ready response.

Health

The illness reads clear and treats true: diagnosis, surgery, and changes of regimen all suit this moment, with signs of finding an excellent physician. Recovery runs fast — but Bing fire leans hot, so guard against post-operative heat and dryness; keep the diet light to seal the gains.

Travel

Greatly auspicious for travel: business trips, new posts, and long journeys all flow — a bird returning to its nest, a guest received like family — with south the best direction. Helpers appear along the way, and negotiations and signings can be settled on the same trip. The traveler abroad is safe, and the return is near.

Disputes & Lawsuits

The initiating party holds the advantage: the threads of fact read clearly, and evidence and argument strike where it matters — the win is within grasp. Move fast and press the momentum, in court or in settlement; delay only gives the other side room to breathe.

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