Chief Suppressed in Palace
Heaven-plate Geng over earth-plate Wu — Tai Bai's baleful metal pinning down the noble Chief (Zhi Fu), known as Tian Yi Trapped in the Palace. With the noble force confined, nothing may be attempted: a gravely inauspicious pattern that calls for stillness and avoidance.
Formation
Heaven plate Geng + Earth plate Wu
Classical Verse
庚加值符天乙伏,值符加庚天乙飞。 (When Geng rides the Chief, Tian Yi lies trapped; when the Chief rides Geng, Tian Yi takes flight.)
《烟波钓叟歌 (Song of the Old Fisherman of the Misty Waves)》
In Depth
Readings by Topic
Job hunting and promotion are blocked across the board: your backers cannot exert themselves, and rivals come on strong. Do not resign, contest a position, or clash head-on with the powerful; steady yourself, do the core job solidly, and wait for a window before moving.
Fortune is under heavy suppression — major investments, acquisitions, and openings launched now are likely to be intercepted or end in loss. Capital preservation comes first: no leverage, no oversized commitments. If a stronger player muscles in for a share, better to step back for now.
The relationship meets strong resistance — a domineering elder's opposition, or a formidable rival cutting in; a head-on collision wounds both sides. Postpone proposals and engagements; secure the bond between the two of you first, and leave outside resistance for a better moment.
Guard against external injury, surgical risk, and acute flare-ups — wounds from metal above all. Avoid scheduling non-essential surgery now; take extra care driving and operating machinery. For the long-ill, families should have a contingency plan ready in case of sudden change.
The signs for travel are gravely inauspicious: blocked roads, altercations, and accidental injury. Reschedule important journeys if at all possible; if you must set out, avoid dangerous stretches and night roads, refuse all disputes en route, and leave ample margins of safety.
The opposing party is tough and well-connected — suing now is throwing eggs at a rock. Stay clear of their edge: mediate and negotiate first. If you are the one being sued, hold steady within procedure, avoid inflaming the conflict, and spend your strength on evidence and timing.
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