Direct Wealth
Steady, hard-earned money — salary and fixed income
One of the Ten Gods, the opposite-polarity form of "what I control." Direct Wealth represents a steady salary, fixed income, a traditional career, and (for men) a lawful wife. People with a Direct Wealth profile are usually grounded and practical, dislike speculation, and suit steady employment and long-term careers.
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Indirect Wealth
Side income, ventures, investment returns
One of the Ten Gods, the same-polarity form of "what I control." Indirect Wealth represents side gigs, investments, windfalls and irregular money. People strong in Indirect Wealth tend to be quick-witted, risk-tolerant and well-connected — suited to entrepreneurship, sales and investing.
正财
Direct Officer
Legitimate authority — boss, husband, the rules
One of the Ten Gods, the opposite-polarity form of "what controls me." Direct Officer represents proper authority (boss / government), a good husband (for women), and rules and order. People with a Direct Officer profile tend to be rule-abiding and responsible — suited to institutions and large organizations.
七杀
Seven Killings
Fierce pressure — also entrepreneurial drive and grit
One of the Ten Gods, the same-polarity form of "what controls me." Seven Killings represents intense pressure, fierce competition and entrepreneurial grit. People with this profile have drive, perform under pressure and can take a beating, but tend to attract adversaries. In a man's chart it can signify sons; in a woman's, a lover.
正官
Direct Seal
Benefactors and protection — mother, teacher, credentials
One of the Ten Gods, the opposite-polarity form of "what generates me." Direct Seal represents the mother, teachers, diplomas, the protection of benefactors, and culture and learning. People with this profile are usually gentle and learned, well-loved by their mother, and suited to academia and education.
偏印
Indirect Seal
Unconventional wisdom — inspiration, religion, the occult
One of the Ten Gods, the same-polarity form of "what generates me." Indirect Seal represents niche knowledge, inspiration, religion, the occult and the sixth sense. People strong in it often have unusual talents or intuition, but can be solitary and aloof.
正印
Eating God
Enjoyment, expression, artistic flair
One of the Ten Gods, the same-polarity form of "what I generate." Eating God represents enjoying life, art, eloquence and (in a woman's chart) children. People strong in it are usually optimistic, fond of good food, and artistically gifted.
伤官
Hurting Officer
Brilliant talent worn on the sleeve
One of the Ten Gods, the opposite-polarity form of "what I generate." Hurting Officer represents talent, sharpness, the urge to express, rebellion and friction with authority. People strong in it are clever and gifted but apt to offend. "Hurting Officer meeting the Officer" is one of the classic taboos in this system.
食神
Friend (Companion)
Siblings and peers — support or rivalry
One of the Ten Gods, the same-element, same-polarity peer of the day master. It represents siblings, friends, peers and business partners. People strong in it value loyalty and teamwork, but can get drawn into rivalry.
劫财
Rob Wealth
A rival sibling — both help and a drain on money
One of the Ten Gods, the same-element, opposite-polarity peer of the day master. It represents friends, competitors and siblings, with two sides: it "supports the self" but also "robs wealth." People strong in it are generous and popular, but prone to losing money and being dragged down by friends.
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