Question 1

What is Qi Men Dun Jia?

Accepted Answer

Qi Men Dun Jia is one of the Three Styles of ancient Chinese divination, alongside Liu Ren and Tai Yi. It integrates astronomy, geography, mathematics, and philosophy into a systematic analytical framework. Known as the 'Emperor's Art', it was historically used for military strategy and is now studied as cultural heritage.

Question 2

What are the Five Elements in Chinese metaphysics?

Accepted Answer

The Five Elements (Wu Xing) are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. They form the foundation of all Chinese metaphysical systems through two cycles: the Generating cycle (Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood) and the Controlling cycle (Wood controls Earth, Earth controls Water, Water controls Fire, Fire controls Metal, Metal controls Wood).

Question 3

What are the Ten Heavenly Stems?

Accepted Answer

The Ten Heavenly Stems (Tian Gan) are Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui. Each stem has a Yin or Yang polarity and corresponds to one of the Five Elements. In Qi Men Dun Jia, Jia is the supreme commander that is hidden and protected, while the other stems serve as advisors and armies.

Question 4

What are the Twelve Earthly Branches?

Accepted Answer

The Twelve Earthly Branches (Di Zhi) are Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, and Hai. They encode time (hours, months, years), spatial directions, and universal correspondences. They form relationships through Six Clashes, Punishments, Pair Combinations, Triple Combinations, and Seasonal Gatherings.

Question 5

Is Qi Men Dun Jia used for fortune telling?

Accepted Answer

Qi Men Dun Jia is presented on this site for educational and cultural research purposes only. It is a traditional Chinese knowledge system that represents thousands of years of intellectual tradition. This content does not constitute professional advice of any kind and should not be used as the basis for making important decisions.

Articles

Introduction to Zi Ping Ba Zi: From Four Pillars Basics to Pattern Analysis