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Mars Enters Venus

Heaven-plate Bing over earth-plate Geng: the fire of Yinghuo (Mars) invades the metal domain of Taibai (Venus) — gates and households suffer ruin, wealth bleeds away to thieves. Yet in divinations about robbers, the thief retreats of his own accord; guarding the coffers comes first.

Formation

Heaven plate Bing + Earth plate Geng

Classical Verse

庚为太白丙荧惑,白入荧兮贼即来,荧入白兮贼须灭。(Geng is Taibai and Bing is Yinghuo; when Bai enters Ying the thief is coming, and when Ying enters Bai the thief shall perish.)

《烟波钓叟歌(Song of the Misty Waves Fisherman)》

In Depth

Bing is the star Yinghuo (Mars); Geng is the metal of Taibai (Venus). When heaven-plate Bing lands on earth-plate Geng, fire sits on metal's throne and the qi of clash and conquest gathers in one palace — hence Ying Entering Taibai (Ying Ru Taibai). How the pattern forms: Bing fire conquers Geng metal; metal governs blades and robbers, fire governs haste and conflict. Their collision means broken gates and households, a silent bleeding of wealth, and strife among people. Where it sits on the scale: inauspicious. The Song of the Misty Waves Fisherman says that when Ying enters Bai the thief shall perish — in divinations specifically about robbers, the thief's momentum collapses of itself and lost goods may resurface. In ordinary matters, though, the pattern marks decline for homes, shops, and organizations: money drains away, and calm comes only after loss. Points to note: this pattern is the mirror of Taibai Entering Ying (heaven-plate Geng over earth-plate Bing) — that one means the thief is coming, this one means the thief is leaving; distinguish heaven plate from earth plate before judging. In autumn months metal is in season: Geng stands firm against the fire and the losses run deeper. In summer, fire prevails, metal is held down, and the harm softens. Inauspicious doors and stars deepen the loss; auspicious doors keep it contained. While this chart governs, mind the doors and the books, keep valuables close, avoid head-on confrontation, and hold the damage to a minimum — that is the best play this pattern allows.

Readings by Topic

Career

Marks internal friction and personnel clashes, with projects prone to collapse midway. Do not start confrontations or leap rashly into a new job; guard against schemers quietly undermining your record — keep to your duties and keep written records. Divining about a rival, their momentum will fade on its own; watch and wait.

Wealth

The signs of loss are plain: guard against theft, holes in the books, and partners quietly diverting funds; keep cash and valuables secure, for investments entered now tend to open with losses. Divining about recovering lost goods or debts, the other side is in retreat — press the claim and part may be recovered.

Relationships

Fire and metal at war: quarrels flare over money and property, and beware outsiders draining the household purse. In argument one side blazes while the other stands rigid, and the fight only breaks things further. Settle the accounts first, then talk feelings — after the clash, room to reconcile actually opens.

Health

Metal governs the lungs, sinews, and bones, here under fire's attack: watch respiratory inflammation, coughs, injuries, and surgery, and with fire flaring upward, minor wounds and bleeding as well. Illness strikes fast but the constitution can rally; prompt treatment usually drives it off — no cause for panic.

Travel

Theft prevention comes first: at stations and on the road keep valuables and papers close, guarding against pickpockets and losses. Itineraries can be upended by disputes; when driving or renting a car, watch for scrapes. Divining about leaving to escape trouble, the way is open — the thief's qi is ebbing, and a later start beats an early one.

Disputes & Lawsuits

Suits here arise from property loss, theft, or robbery. If you are the injured party pressing a claim, the other side's momentum is fading — persist with evidence and compensation is within reach. If you initiated the clash, the chart is against you; sheathe the blade and seek mediation. Guard against further material loss while the case runs.

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