Official Punishment
Heaven-plate Geng over earth-plate Ji — the metal of punishment nourished by dark earth; the old formula warns that Geng upon Ji, the Punishment, is worst of all. Lawsuits drag on without end, and mishandled, they carry the calamity of prison.
Formation
Heaven plate Geng + Earth plate Ji
Classical Verse
庚加癸兮为大格,加己为刑最不宜。 (Geng upon Gui makes the Great Obstruction; upon Ji it makes the Punishment, most unwelcome of all.)
《烟波钓叟歌 (Song of the Old Fisherman of the Misty Waves)》
In Depth
Readings by Topic
Guard against compliance blowback: a procedural flaw or a signature of endorsement can resurface for accountability years later. Handle everything by the book and keep records; endorse or guarantee for no one; clear up disputed old matters on your own initiative rather than waiting to be pursued.
Wealth drains through litigation: once a case clings, lawyer's fees, damages, and frozen funds follow one after another. Ring-fence assets exposed to litigation early, and never skip legal review before signing; refuse gray income absolutely — it is the fuse of criminal liability.
Romantic disputes here tend to end up in court — divorce and property division, engagement gifts, and gift-recovery claims are typical and slow-moving. Settle by agreement rather than facing off in court where possible; put large transfers between partners in writing while the relationship is sound.
Guard against illness from chronic strain and the relapse of old conditions: the lungs, large intestine, skin, and old traumatic injuries flare readily; those worn down by litigation should also watch for anxiety and insomnia dragging the body under. Treat to the root and don't stop medication at the first improvement; schedule deliberate rest during a lawsuit.
Beware entanglements on the road: a flawed document, a standing violation, or a border-check query can each hold you up. Verify papers, visas, and vehicle documentation item by item before departure; follow every rule en route and leave inspectors no pretext.
This is the archetypal litigation pattern: suits without end, lingering and recurring, and in grave cases the calamity of prison. Engage a professional lawyer for the whole course and take every step by procedure; never fabricate evidence or collude on testimony — that is what turns a civil matter criminal.
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