Yuan Chen

Classical Literature Interpretation

"San Ming Tong Hui" by Wan Min Ying (Ming Dynasty) · On Yuan Chen

"Yuan Chen is the name for separation and discord. For Yang males and Yin females, it's in the branch position before the clash; for Yin males and Yang females, it's in the branch position after the clash. When major luck or fleeting years encounter it, like objects in wind, shaking and overturning, unable to find peace, if not having internal illness, must have external difficulties. Even though wealthy and noble with high positions and blazing power, when major luck encounters it, ten years are fearful, those in court will surely be banished, those at home will surely suffer misfortune."

Comprehensive Characteristics

Yuan Chen is the name for separation and discord, which ancients used to describe Yuan Chen's characteristics: separation and disharmony. Calculation method: for Yang males and Yin females, in the branch position before clash; for Yin males and Yang females, in the branch position after clash. Those with Yuan Chen easily encounter various unfavorable situations, act in reverse, make poor judgments, unstable like objects in wind.

Practical Effects

When major luck or fleeting years encounter it, like objects in wind shaking and overturning, unable to find peace, if not having internal illness must have external difficulties. Even wealthy and noble with blazing power, when major luck encounters it ten years are fearful, those in court will surely be banished, those at home will surely suffer misfortune. This malefic most fears being with officials/killings in same pillar, indicating legal punishment. But Yuan Chen also has positive aspects, enhancing intuition and inspiration, suitable for artistic creation.