Qi Men Dun Jia The Doors

THE DOORS

QI MEN DUN JIA

THE DOORS

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE ON EXCLUSIVE TERMINOLOGY: Please take note that the Qi Men Dun Jia charts, designs and terminologies used in this book are the author’s original literary expression and are therefore copy protected. The following are the exclusive copyrighted Qi Men terminology created by the author: Joey Yap’s Qi Men Dun Jia Mastery System™: Qi Men Sage Path™, Qi Men Warcraft™, Qi Men Forecasting Methods™, Qi Men Feng Shui™, Qi Men Destiny & Life Transformation™, Qi Men Strategic Execution™, Spiritual Qi Men™, Qi Men Seven Stars Steps™, Qi Men Oracle™. Names of the Deities: Chief Deity , Surging Snake, Great Moon, Nine Earth, Nine Heaven, Grappling Hook, Six Harmony, Red Phoenix, Black Tortoise and White Tiger. Names of the 9 Stars: Heavenly Grass, Grain, Destructor, Assistant, Bird, Heart, Pillar, Ambassador and Hero. Names of the 8 Doors: Rest Door, Life Door, Harm Door, Delusion Door, Scenery Door, Death Door, Fear Door and Open Door. Any reproduction of the above terminologies for the use of Qi Men Dun Jia will require permission from the author.

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Table of Contents: Preface

5

Plotting a Qi Men Chart and Referencing Material in this Book

8

Introduction and History of the Qi Men 8 Doors

10

1

Open Door 開門

21

2

Rest Door 休門

35

3

Life Door 生門

49

4

Delusion Door 杜門

65

5

Scenery Door 景門

81

6

Death Door 死門

95

7

Fear Door 驚門

111

8

Harm Door 傷門

125

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Preface While the belief that luck, faith and destiny had a hand in some of the greatest achievements of mankind, it would stand to say that the real concrete proof of attaining an achievement is not based on wishful thinking or gut feeling. In reality, the deciding factors for the determining the success of one’s achievements are based on the ability to deduce the right timing, for the right opportunity to proceed with one’s aspirations and goals. This is the theory of Qi Men Dun Jia. Literally translated as “Mystical Door, Hiding Jia” or also known as “Mysterious Door Escaping Techniques”, Qi Men maps the energies and forces of our surroundings, environment and nature to deduce when a time or date would be beneficial in pursuing a goal. While the word Qi 奇 refers to an esoteric presence within the Universe that shapes and forms reality (but should not be confused with the Qi 氣 of life force), the word “Door” or Men 門 on the other hand, represents the 8 Doors found in each sector of a Qi Men Chart. Qi Men is an ancient skill that was developed for the sole purpose of allowing an individual to analyse the forces of nature, the environment and one’s surroundings. It is one of three ancient metaphysical arts, along with Tai Yi 太乙 and Liu Ren 六壬. In the past, it was used to plan military campaigns, today it can be used to plan for anything from business takeovers to wedding dates. This versatility is thanks to the four components found within a Qi Men Chart, one of them being the 8 Doors. These 8 mystical doors of Qi Men (also known as the Human Plate) represent the state of man and things via the placement of the 8 Doors in different Palaces. These 8 Doors govern actions and the things we do. When we tap into the power of the 8 Doors, we will be able to maximise the potential of what we do to obtain the best possible result in life. Due to their influence over actions and events, the 8 Doors tend to have a selection of tasks and proceedings that they are suitable and unsuitable for, thus making the selection of Doors available useful for a large variety of things. This component of Qi Men best represents the versatility and

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usefulness of this branch of Chinese Metaphysics, which is one of the reasons why I have found this subject to be extremely popular among my students. When I first started teaching Qi Men, there was a lack of awareness of its existence. As there was little to no coverage about it, the Masters that knew it were very selective about their disciples, and it was practically impossible to find any books or research about this ancient art, especially texts or materials translated into English. When I found the response to my first few classes and books overwhelmingly positive, I realised I couldn’t just stop there. My students were eager to learn more, and as a practitioner who will always feel like a student at heart and being intellectually curious, I understood their passion to learn more and the desire to take the craft further – this was when I decided to step up my game and take it to the next level. This was exactly why I started to work on the Qi Men reference series. My team and I researched and compiled information related to the subject endlessly, and what a treasure trove of knowledge we managed to unearth! It made me all the more eager to share this knowledge and make the information accessible to my students – including those who have a general interest in this centuries old craft. It has been a life-long dream of mine to make this ancient study far more accessible and most importantly, widely available to everyone. Not only does it create more refined and improved practices through selfexamination and comparison of the techniques of different lineages, it also aids in the preservation of the more cultural and historical aspects of Qi Men, - all of which are deeply-rooted in ancient Chinese traditions, folklore and beliefs. A fascinating thing about the 8 Doors is their active role in the analysis of Qi Men components. We are all familiar with doors and their functions. Just by envisioning one of the 8 Doors, whether it is the Life Door, the Fear Door or the Scenery Door, it will immediately give rise to action.

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When a person is presented with a Door, it equates to being presented with a choice: to step through the Door and tap into its influences, or to ignore the opportunity available in front of us. Of all the Qi Men components, the Doors are the least abstract and the most visually evocative. A mere thought of the Rest Door evokes an image of relaxation on a beach and the gentle sound of waves, while the Death Door evokes the imagery of a graveyard and the feelings that would arise by being in such a place. This book hopes to tap into this evocative nature of the 8 Doors, highlighting not only their attributes and qualities, but also the images they create and how they are suggestive of the events and tasks that they have influence over. It is my hope that this book will further encourage interest in Qi Men, not only for its divining purposes, but also for its ties to Chinese culture and tradition. As you turn the pages of this book, I hope it will help you delve deeper into this ancient art and discover the intricacies of this culturally rich and immensely practical subject, and more importantly, applying positive changes to your life, just like how others have been doing for many centuries ago.

Warmest Regards,

Joey Yap  May 30, 2016

Author’s personal website : www.joeyyap.com Academy websites : www.masteryacademy.com l www.baziprofiling.com Joey Yap on Facebook : www.facebook.com/joeyyapFB

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Plotting a Qi Men Chart and Referencing Material in this Book The information contained within this book is on an advanced level and as such functions on the assumption that the reader is capable of plotting their own Qi Men Chart. Nevertheless, if you would like to study in depth as to how this is done, you can refer to the Qi Men Dun Jia Compendium which is also available under this series:

Alternatively, if you are interested in delving deeper into this subject, you can also enroll in the Qi Men Dun Jia Mastery courses and learn how to interpret the charts in detail. As plotting a Qi Men Chart can be a complicated process, you may also utilise Joey Yap’s Qi Men Dun Jia Basic & Professional Tools available at http://qmdj.masteryacademy. com. Our comprehensive software will allow you plot different Qi Men Charts – be it for Forecasting or Destiny Analysis – at your convenience.

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One of the main focuses of this book also references the Door of Destiny. You can obtain this information on your personal Door of Destiny by plotting your BaZi Chart via our BaZi Plotter (available for free) at http:// bazi.masteryacademy.com/. The sample chart below indicates where you can reference the Door of Destiny.

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Introduction and History of the Qi Men 8 Doors Doors and doorways have held symbolic importance to mankind for quite some time. A door is both an entrance and an exit, the gate through which one can enter a new space or leave it behind. Gates, portals, passageways – and doors – have long been the subject of artistic interest and metaphor in various cultures, throughout recorded history. Doors were known to the Ancient Egyptians as evidenced by the many paintings of Egyptian doors in excavated tombs, but the doors they built have since been destroyed in the past. The ancient Romans possessed the knowledge of building single, double, sliding and folding doors. The Roman God Janus was the God of Doors and Doorways, as well as the God of Beginnings, Endings, Transitions, Gates, Gateways, and Time. Doors symbolise all of these things to this day. They are more than functional architectural elements – they are capable of creating emotional responses. An open door is a proxy for new beginnings, while a closed or locked door represents an ending or imprisonment. A door can represent the passing of time, as one makes decisions and enters new stages of one’s life. We use doors symbolically to describe personal characteristics, often to depict people as being open or close-minded. In politics, we speak positively of “open door policies” and negatively about decisions that are made “behind closed doors”. Of course, in practice doors are used for privacy and shelter, which does not diminish their symbolic importance and cultural significance in people’s awareness. Doors are the physical manifestation of a threshold, beyond which one’s destiny may be fulfilled.

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Many mythological figures had to pass through a metaphorical “door” in order to fulfil their destiny. For examples – Hercules getting past the many-headed hydra, Odysseus and his contest to win Penelope’s heart or Jason having to get past the temptations of the Sirens, in order to claim the Golden Fleece – all represent obstacles met and overcome. The 8 Doors in Qi Men Dun Jia are associated with change, action and progress – just like doors in our physical reality. The very name “Qi Men Dun Jia”, which literally means, “Mysterious door hiding Jia”, is an allusion to the significance of the 8 Doors. The 8 Doors relate to the human conditions and circumstances associated with the Palace in which they appear. It is evident from the overarching goal in Qi Men of finding the “right door” to a “desired outcome” that the 8 Doors are truly fundamental to this ancient art.

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The Significance of The 8 Doors Doors, of course, play an important part in Qi Men. The 8 Doors found in Qi Men are associated with a wide range of possibilities and their presence can be interpreted in many ways. The 10 Deities, 9 Stars and 10 Stems of Qi Men have enigmatic names. The 8 Doors, by contrast, are named somewhat intuitively. The Open Door, for example, is associated with progress, opportunity and new beginning; the Death Door is associated with death, stagnation and inactivity; and so on. It is easy to fall into the trap of making superficial analysis and interpretation of the 8 Doors. One must be willing to look further than their names, and consider what the 8 Doors mean in relation to the other components of Qi Men. Depending on the nature of the reading, they could represent personal characteristics or physical objects. All is not always as it appears, especially in Destiny Analysis. Like the 10 Deities, the 8 Doors can produce surprising effects in a Destiny reading.

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The 8 Doors in Qi Men Dun Jia In Qi Men, the 8 Doors are: • Open Door or Kai Men 開門 • Rest Door or Xiu Men 休門 • Life Door or Sheng Men 生門 • Delusion Door or Du Men 杜門 • Scenery Door or Jing Men 景門 • Death Door or Si Men 死門 • Fear Door or Jing Men 驚門 • Harm Door or Shang Men 傷門 1. The 8 Doors in Qi Men are distributed across the 9 Palaces in a Qi Men Chart. The 8 Doors, or Ba Men 八門, are found in a Qi Men Chart on the Door Plate or Men Pan 門盤. They are thought to represent the human conditions and circumstances associated with the Palace in which they appear. For this reason, the Door Plate is also known as the Man Plate or the Earth Realm. This Plate governs human action and strategy on top of the individuals involved in any given activity. The 8 Doors take their number from the eight possible directions of travel in the physical world. As one chooses a direction in life, one also symbolically walks through one of the 8 Doors. Like the other components of a Qi Men Chart, the 8 Doors can each be classified as either auspicious or inauspicious – depending on the context. The Open, Rest and Life Doors are usually considered auspicious, while the Delusion and Scenery Doors are neutral, and the Harm, Death and Fear Doors are usually inauspicious.

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Nine times out of ten, one would be correct in one’s assumptions about the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of a Door. It is practical to make assumptions about the Doors for quick readings. With that said, the Doors are subject to the effects of Stars, Deities and the Structures they participate in. Their effects are dependent on their circumstances: unusual circumstances can make an auspicious Door produce inauspicious effects and vice versa. Let’s briefly consider some examples. The Open Door is usually seen as the most auspicious Door. However, if the Open Door is found in the same Palace as the White Tiger in a Qi Men Chart for a pregnant woman, it can be considered inauspicious, since in this context it indicates that the woman in question, may need a caesarean section. Equally, should the Useful God – which is a forecast’s point of reference – land on an Open Door in any forecast, one’s private information may be revealed to the enemies. The Life Door is an auspicious Door like the Open Door, but if one’s reading concerns a missing person, then the Life Door suggests that the person in question would not return home – this indicates an inauspicious outcome. However, if the Useful God was found in a Palace with negative Doors such as the Door of Death, Fear or Harm, then one might surmise that the missing person would ultimately have nowhere to go but to return home – which indicates an auspicious outcome. Clearly, auspicious Doors can have negative consequences, and the opposite is true. For example, the Death Door, found in conjunction with the Useful God, may prove to be beneficial if the reading is about hunting or fishing. Equally, the Harm Door, normally considered inauspicious, can help those with a debt to collect. The takeaway from all this is that context is hugely important in Qi Men and no Door is exclusively “good” or “bad”. There are many exceptions to the rule, and in a Qi Men Analysis, one must not regard the 8 Doors in a vacuum.

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The seminal classic of Qi Men known as The Smoky Fisherman’s Song (Yan Bo Diao Sou Ge 煙波釣叟歌) summarises the functions of the 8 Doors in Qi Men quite clearly:

八門若遇開休生，諸事逢之總稱情， 傷宜捕獵終須獲，杜好邀遮及隱形， 景上投書并破陣，驚能擒訟有聲名， 若值死門何所主，只宜吊死與行刑。 English Translation: Eight doors on a whole, open to leisure and good health, For all general circumstances in life; Harm Door on hunting and harvest blessings giveth, and Delusion Door hospitality and stealth; Scenery Door eases appeal and captivity, While Fear Door one’s repute and legality; Finally the Door of Death has values in nothing, Save for grisly execution by hanging.

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Qualifying The 8 Doors in The 9 Palaces Stars and Deities affect a Door’s overall effects and efficacy. To complicate matters further is the fact that the Doors can produce different effects, at different times. They are said to go through stages which are dependent upon the elemental relationships between the Doors, their Palaces and the Season. For example, the Open, Rest and Life Doors are very auspicious when they reside alongside the Three Nobles (Yi 乙, Bing 丙 and Ding 丁 Stems) in a positive Structure. To receive the full benefits, however, one must ensure that the Doors are in a Prosperous or Strong stage. Equally, a Door’s power can be subdued if it resides in the wrong Palace. In this case, the Door is said to be Restricted or Compelled. When the element of a Door counters the element of the Palace in which it resides, it is known as Door Compel (Men Po 門迫). This arrangement can reverse a Door’s effects: an auspicious Door can produce inauspicious effects and vice versa. Yang Elements counter other Yang Elements and Yin Elements counters Yin Elements. For this reason, when Doors and Palaces share the same polarity, they tend to counter one another. The classification of the Yin and Yang of the 8 Doors depends on the Luo Shu 9 Palaces of the Yin or Yang Trigram. Palace Compel (Gong Po 宮迫) is a term referring to a situation in which the element of the Palace counters the element of the Door. Where an auspicious Door is countered by the Palace in which it resides, its positive qualities would be reduced and in return, where an inauspicious Door is countered, its negative qualities would be less severe. Palace Compel is not the same as Door Compel, with Palace Compel having a far higher impact.

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This is referenced to in the lyrics of the Smoky Fisherman’s Song:

官制其門不為迫，門制其宮是迫雄”. Palace countering Door does not count as compelling, Door countering Palace is the real form of compelling. When the element of a Door produces the element of the Palace, it is referred to as Door Produce (Men He 門和). Where the Doors are auspicious, this formation is generally considered very positive. Where the element of a Palace produces the element of a Door, it is referred to as a Palace Produce (Men Yi 門義) relationship. A Palace Produce relationship is more complex than Door Produce – this is because it can have either positive or negative consequences. Should the Door and the Palace Inter-produce, one can assume the outcome as auspicious. However, if the Door is inauspicious and it is being Produced by a Palace in the Prosperous or Strong stage, the opposite is true. Each of the 8 Doors has a Natal Palace from which they begin their journey. A Fu Yin 伏吟 situation is one where, after the arrangement of the Envoy, the Palaces of the Hour, the 8 Doors on the Man Plate and the establishment of their original Palaces, the disposition of the Doors and Palaces remains unchanged from the natal position. If the Doors remain in their Natal Palaces (for instance, the Rest Door in the Kan Palace and the Life Door in the Gen Palace), the indication is one of stagnation, which is not positive in any reading whatsoever. A Fan Yin 返吟 formation is created when the 8 Doors of the Man Plate find themselves at the opposite location to their Natal Palaces. The Life Door, for instance, has its origin in the Gen Palace, but during a reading, if it is found to be in the Kun Palace, which is directly opposite the Gen Palace in a Qi Men Chart, a Fan Yin formation is the result. It is a very negative situation, regardless to the degree of positivity found in the surrounding structures.

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Seasons of The Year As mentioned, the 8 Doors go through stages in a continuous cycle (Conceived [Tai 胎], Absent [Mei 沒], Death [Si 死], Trap [Qiu 囚], Rest [Xiu 休], Abandoned [Fei 廢] etc.). By knowing the stage that one Door is in, one can infer the stage of the other Doors. The 8 Doors are derived from the 8 Trigram Extent Numbers. Therefore, in order to determine the specific stages of the 8 Doors, we need to consider the degree of reference in the 8 Solar Terms of the 8 Trigrams. The Kan 坎Trigram comes from the Winter Solstice and has three solar terms, the Winter Solstice, Lesser Cold and Greater Cold. As the Rest Door is related to the Kan Trigram, they are both prosperous in the winter. Spring follows winter with three fresh solar terms, when at the beginning of spring both the Gen 艮Trigram and the Life Door are particularly Strong. Following the Spring Equinox, the next three solar terms belong to the Zhen Trigram, while the Harm Door appears in a fetal position in its Conceived 胎 stage. The three solar terms after the Beginning of Summer belong to the Xun 巽 Trigram, at this time the Delusion Door, as the spirit of summer is exhausted in winter, is in the Absent 沒 stage. The three solar terms after the Summer Solstice connect with the Li 離 Trigram and the Scenery Door, as Fire is hard to Produce in the autumn with the cold of winter fast approaching and is Countered to Death by Kan 坎 Water, they both would be in the Death 死 stage. The three solar terms after the Beginning of Autumn are in the Kun 坤 sector of the Death Door and, as Weakening Earth Counters when Water is prosperous, this is called the Trap 囚 stage. In the three solar terms after the Autumn Equinox the Dui 兌 Trigram appears along with the Fear Door. During this quiet time when Weakening Metal Produces and Water is prosperous, it is called Rest 休 stage. After the Beginning of Winter, the next three solar terms are in the Qian 乾 Trigram which relates to the Open Door. As Weakening Metal Produces prosperous Water, this stage is referred to as Abandoned 廢.

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The states of the 8 Doors as categorized below: Seasons

節氣 冬至

八門

立春

春分

立夏

夏至

立秋

秋分

Winter Coming of Spring Coming of Summer Coming Solstice Spring Equinox Summer Solstice Autumn

立冬

Autumn Coming of Equinox Winter

8 Doors

休

Rest

生 Life

傷

Harm

杜

Delusion

景

Scenery

死

Death

驚

Fear

開

Open

休

廢

相

旺

廢

相

旺

廢

相

旺

廢

相

旺

廢

相

旺

廢

相

旺

廢

相

旺

Weak

Strong Prosperous Abandoned

胎

Conceived

沒

Absent

死

Death

囚

Trap

休

Weak

廢

Abandoned

囚

死

旺

Prosperous Abandoned

Trap

休

Weak

Strong Prosperous Abandoned

胎

Conceived

沒

Absent

死

Death

囚

Trap

休

Weak

Death

囚

Trap

休

Weak

Strong Prosperous Abandoned

胎

Conceived

沒

Absent

死

Death

囚

Trap

沒

胎

Absent

Conceived

死

沒

Death

Absent

死

囚

Death

Trap

休

囚

Weak

Trap

Strong Prosperous Abandoned

胎

Conceived

沒

Absent

死

Death

休

Weak

Strong Prosperous Abandoned

胎

Conceived

沒

Absent

相

Strong

胎

Conceived

沒

Absent

死

Death

囚

Trap

休

Weak

Strong Prosperous Abandoned

胎

Conceived

Strong Prosperous

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開 門 THE OPEN DOOR

開 門

OPEN DOOR

THE OPEN DOOR 開門 Kai Men

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Overview

開 門

The Open Door represents fresh starts, new beginnings and renewal. Overall, it is a very auspicious Door for anyone who is about to embark on a new venture or enter a new chapter in life. The Open Door is particularly helpful in the opening of a new business and expanding business operations. As most people can think of something they are about to begin working on, its effects are beneficial to many. Should the Open Door be fortunate enough to meet with one of the 3 Nobles (Yi 乙, Bing 丙 and Ding 丁), its positive qualities will be amplified.

OPEN DOOR

The Open Door opens out into the Universe. Its Natal position is the Qian Palace in the Northwest, which is an extreme Yang Palace, representing the heavens and a father figure or a great leader. The Open Door’s Palace also contains the branches of Hai. It is also where both the Ren Water and Jia Wood reside. Jia is of course, the head of the Heavenly Stems and Water is the leader of the Five Elements.

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開 門

OPEN DOOR

The most positive position for the Open Door is in the Kun 坤 Palace where it is most prosperous and strong. If it is located in the Kan 坎Palace, it is Moderately Auspicious. When it resides in the Zhen 震 Palace, it is Compelled. Its effects are best observed in the autumn, especially on the days of Xu 戌 and Hai 亥. It is weak in the winter, Trapped in the spring and Dead in the summer. Nevertheless, its effects peak during the final weeks of each season. Should the Open Door reside in its home Palace of Qian 乾, the result is a Fu Yin formation. Qian’s opposite Palace is the Xun Palace 4. If the Open Door resides in Xun 巽 Palace 4, the result is a Fan Yin formation. At Li 蘺 Palace 9, an Open Door will equally be Countered and in the Gen 艮 Palace 8, it is called Entering Graveyard.

巽SE Xun

震 E Zhen

離 S Li

坤 SW Kun

反吟

制

大吉

Fan Yin

Control

Auspicious

迫

旺

Compel

OPEN DOOR

Prosperous

入墓

次吉

伏吟

Grave

Good

Fu Yin

艮NE Gen

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坎N Kan

兌 W Dui

乾NW Qian

The Open Door in History and Literature China’s Open Door Policy is one of the best real life examples of the Open Door in action. The Open Door Policy is an economic strategy conceived and announced by Deng Xiaoping in December 1978. It was intended to open the door for foreign businesses to set up shop in China, enabling them to reach Chinese consumers. Before the Open Door Policy, China’s main trading partner was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR).

開 門

OPEN DOOR

In the late 70s, China was in the midst of an economic and cultural slump following its Cultural Revolution. The Open Door Policy was introduced to encourage growth and boost the income of ordinary Chinese workers. Chinese workers earned less than those in other Asian countries and the Communist government knew that they had to develop growth and raise the Chinese’s standards of living to remain in power. For the first time, Deng allowed Western technology and investment in selected areas in China. The Open Door Policy was introduced in stages. At first, it was only used in special economic zones: Shenzhen, Zhuahi and Shantou in Guangdong as well as Xiamen in Fujian. Deng and his government created tax incentives to attract foreign capital. Businesses from Hong Kong and Taiwan were among the first to capitalise on the Open Door Policy, making use of the large labour force and cheap wages in the four special economic zones. As a result of the Open Door Policy and domestic agriculture reform, China’s economy skyrocketed. Many analysts point to the introduction of the Open Door Policy as the start of China’s journey to becoming, “The World’s Factory”. Since the 1980’s, China’s economy has grown faster than any other country by most measures. In 1978, it was ranked 32nd in terms of Export Volume. By 1989, it was in 13th place. Incoming foreign capital, expertise and management know-hows enabled China to finally make optimum use of its vast labour force. Although China’s economy did stagnate around the time of the Tiananmen Square Incident in 1989, the country managed to recover towards the middle of the 90s. In 2013, China overtook the United States of America (USA) to become the biggest trading nation in the world. Its imports and exports are valued at over US$4.16 trillion per annum.

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開 門

OPEN DOOR

Visualising the Open Door To visualise the Open Door as a realm, one can think of a prosperous metropolis similar to that of New York City or Shanghai – with a healthy population and vibrant culture. In this thriving city, technology is widely adopted. Its architecture is modern and impressive. Advanced skyscrapers dominate its skyline and cutting-edge public transportation systems move people to and fro. Outside the city centre, one can find temples, factories, malls, press headquarters and a large international airport. It would have a low unemployment rate because there is plenty of opportunity and most people are able to choose a career that they are interested in. There are jobs to be had in business, education and medicine. It is a place where people are able to try new things and pursue their wildest ambitions. In terms of geography, the city is located on flatlands. Outside the city limits, there are vast expanses of agricultural lands, which produce majority of the city’s wealth. It is located in a fertile area where seeds can easily take root. The city produces more than enough food to sustain itself, so it can afford to be politically independent. Even though the city is bustling, its people are kind and welcoming. Scaled back bureaucracy means that newcomers can easily move in and put down roots. They have little trouble finding work or sending their kids to schools.

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The Open Door’s Abilities

開 門

OPEN DOOR

Strengths As mentioned earlier, the Open Door is suitable for new ventures and new beginnings. Entrepreneurs, investors and newlyweds, are among those who may appreciate its effects. It may be wise to schedule a launch or opening ceremony to coincide with the Open Door’s presence to benefit from its auspicious effects. Additionally, it can help ensure that construction and renovation goes according to plan. The Open Door may be helpful for travellers, as it ensures that they will arrive at their destination safe and sound without delay. The Open Door has a subtle beneficial effect on learning as well – it can help a person improve the speed and accuracy in accumulating new information. Individuals in the education industry, tutors and teachers, for example, may wish to schedule challenging topics or courses to coincide with its occurrence for maximum impact.

Weaknesses The Open Door is an auspicious Door in almost all contexts but it is not helpful for civil matters. If one is trying to obtain private or secret information about someone else or perhaps to follow up on a suspicion of betrayal, then this Door will favour the suspect’s privacy and hamper attempts to intrude upon it. The Door is therefore unhelpful for the person who is investigating but helpful for the person who is being spied upon.

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OPEN DOOR

The Open Door in A Person’s Destiny Palace The Open Door has a special place among the 8 Destiny Doors. It is the first of the 8 Doors and it opens up to allow access to all of the subsequent Doors and the universe at large. The Open Door is always in the forefront, directing and leading others. The presence of an Open Door in one’s Destiny Palace suggests that one possesses leadership skills, or at least the ability to gain them quickly. Those with an Open Door are independent and ambitious self-starters who relish challenges and competition. When those with an Open Door make use of their talents, they can be significantly creative. They have the enthusiasm and drive to accomplish great things. They are strong, determined and unwavering in their convictions - nothing can stop an Open Door person who has a specific goal in mind. As natural born leaders, they are comfortable taking charge of any situation, although they may have a tendency to do this even when it is not appropriate for them to do so. They find it difficult to remain subservient and dislike taking instructions, this can also be a hindrance in some situations. Open Door people tend to have a simple, straightforward view of life and its many complexities. They trust in their own ability to separate the right from wrong. They do not waste time on abstract ideas or anything else that is not in line with their pursuit of results. Open Door people have strong personal needs and desires, and they tend to feel it necessary to follow their own convictions – no matter what.

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Less balanced and mature Open Door people can sometimes be selfcentered, demanding that things are done their way even when they are not in a position to do so. For the most part however, they are considered very good company, friendly, respectable, honourable and great conversationalists.

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There are several ways that the negative side of the Open Door can show up. The Open Door always has the potential for greatness as a leader, but it hinders obedience. The trouble is that life often has a readymade system or rules in place, where it usually requires people to follow before they can lead. People with the Open Door in their Destiny Palace may find their early years frustrating. When an Open Door Life Path person is not fully developed and expressing the negative side of this Destiny Door, they may appear very dependent on others, particularly in their early years. Alternatively, they may become selfish and egotistical. Open Door people generally do not take criticism well, even though it is necessary for improvement. If they shut themselves off from criticism completely, they can become tyrannical in their leadership style. This is most likely to happen when the Open Door appears together with negative Earth Stems. As mentioned, the Open Door is a Door of action. Open Door people produce results and have no time for anyone who stands in their way. If someone even attempts to hold them back, they can be aggressive and confrontational. Open Door people have a strong sense of honour and take responsibility for their own lives. That’s why in Qi Men Forecasting, the Open Door represents the Court or the Office. The Open Door cannot witness injustice without jumping in and making things right.

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OPEN DOOR

In general, if people have the Open Door in their Destiny Chart, they can develop their strengths and overcome their weaknesses. The Door will stand them in good stead for a life of power and success, where they will be leaders. If a person’s Year Stem is in a timely Palace with the Open Door, it indicates that the person in question is outgoing, generous and hospitable. If this person has health problems, he or she will soon feel better. If one seeks money, one will receive it. If one seeks a new job, he or she will find one. If these people are engaged in lawsuits, their defence will withstand scrutiny and they will win their case. Finally, if they are looking for someone in particular, they will eventually find that person.

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The Open Door’s Influence on Wealth, Career, Health and Relationships

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OPEN DOOR

Wealth Open Door people tend to create their own luck. Those who choose to make money will find a way of doing so. If they choose to focus on other things, they will find success elsewhere. Once they develop their talents, money is sure to materialise. Thus, Open Door people have good financial prospects overall. Hard work is their secret to success. One of Open Door people’s strengths is that they are willing to take risks. When it comes to money, risks means rewards to them. This gives them a chance of striking it big. If Open Door people focus too much on novel money-making ideas, however, they may become blind to safer investment opportunities that are fail-proof. It is up to each Open Door person to carve out their own financial niche and find out what works for them. No two Open Door people will adhere to the same financial game plan, therefore their results will vary.

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Career Those who find the Open Door in their Destiny Door are among the most work-orientated and career-driven people. They find great pleasure and satisfaction from their work and quality is their primary concern. Those with the Open Door in their Destiny Chart, learn best and fastest when they start a project from scratch. They are allowed to learn from their own mistakes. They feel that there is a huge gulf between knowing something in theory and knowing something through experience. They also prefer to maintain their independence at work because they like to be in complete control and claim sole credit when things are wellreceived. Their originality, creativity and indomitable spirit, will help them complete their work and stay on target. As mentioned, Open Door people are natural born leaders. They have all the right qualities for managerial positions or job roles that require them to lead others. They are endowed with excellent organisational skills and can run any business easily and successfully. Their bright personality and positive nature will provide them with the ability to command respect and admiration from others. Open Door people are particularly drawn to leadership because they view it as the ultimate challenge. Leaders must juggle many things successfully and ultimately shoulder full responsibility for what happens on their watch – this appeals to the sensibilities of Open Door people. When it comes to their jobs, an Open Door person can do well as a head of department, director, executive, manager, chairman and spokesperson, owner of a business, contractor, freelancer and generally, as a self-made personality. When analysing a specific job or career, if one finds that the Open Door is in a Palace where it is timely, and the Palace produces the person’s Year Stem, it means that the person’s career is successful and/or that he or she has great Career Luck. Conversely, if the Open Door is Countered, Compelled or Entering Graveyard and also meets with the Horse Star, they should expect a change in their jobs. If the Open Door meets the Horse Star, and also with Emptiness and/or is being Countered, the person will likely be fired.

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Relationships People with the Open Door in their Destiny Chart are dedicated and brave partners. If they sense that their loved ones are in trouble or anguish, they will leap to their aid and offer support. A person in need could not ask for a better person by their side than an Open Door friend.

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It is fair to say that some Open Door people are demanding lovers: needy, jealous, confrontational and impatient. Those in love with less mature and developed Open Doors, can find themselves pushed to the limit and forced to live up to impossible expectations. If one makes friends with an Open Door, their relationship will be extremely amicable. If kept as friends, they will stay loyal for life. They have a great capacity for humour, including the self-deprecating kind. One can poke fun at an Open Door and not have to worry about feelings being hurt – provided if they do not insult their reputation or the quality of their work. With that said, the fastest way to end a relationship with an Open Door person is to pander to and flatter them. This will cause them to lose respect, and an Open Door person cannot socialise with people that he or she has no admiration or respect for. If a person’s Year Stem meets with the Six Harmony (representing marriage), or when the Six Harmony meets with the Open Door, the Door of Marriage is open and a third person will enter. This indicates that a marriage may come to an end as the result of a betrayal and a third party present in their relationship.

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OPEN DOOR

Health People with the Open Door in their Destiny Chart can be hypersensitive to criticism and prone to anxiety because they live life at 100 miles per hour. They must learn not to take criticism to heart. They must also find ways to balance work and life, especially if they hope to manage their stress levels in the long term. Chronic stress can lead to mental health problems and aggravate physical ones, too. Open Door people can be aggressive, competitive and stubborn. Though these values may help them advance in life, they also leave them at the risk of being plagued by high blood pressure. The Open Door governs over the intestine, forehead and hair. People with the Open Door in their Destiny Palace are prone to illnesses related to the lungs, tongue and throat.

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休 門 THE REST DOOR

THE REST DOOR 休門 Xiu Men

休 門

REST DOOR

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Overview

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The Rest Door (Xiu Men 休門) is an auspicious Door overall, associated with happy activities and warm, nurturing relationships. It governs recreation and leisure and its effects are relaxing and pleasant. In addition, the Rest Door is known as the Door of Rebirth, associated with the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Nature rests briefly before life returns in the spring, which is why it is known as the Rest Door. The Rest Door’s original position is the Kan Palace. It is the most Yin of all the Doors and the Kan Palace where it originates represents youth and rejuvenation.

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The Rest Door is in harmony with the Ding Noble and close to the Great Moon. It is at its most prosperous stage in the Zhen 震 Palace and strong in the Kan 坎 Palace. It is in the Greater Luck status in the Qian 乾 Palace and Lesser Luck in the Dui 兌 Palace. When it is timely, it has a relaxing effect and boosts productivity and wellbeing. The Kun 坤, Gen 艮 and Centre Palaces, all counter the Rest Door and reduce its efficacy. When the Rest Door’s Natal Palace is Kan, it is said to be in its Fu Yi position. When its Natal Palace is the Li 離 Palace, found opposite Kan, it is said to be in its Fan Yin position instead. Finally, the Rest Door is said to be Entering Graveyard when it resides in the Xun 巽 Palace.

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震 E Zhen

離 S Li

坤 SW Kun

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反吟

剋

Grave

Fan Yin

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大吉

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坎N Kan

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REST DOOR

The Rest Door in History and Literature The door of the famous wardrobe which grants access to Narnia in the C.S. Lewis book “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is an example of the Rest Door. It lets the four Pevensie children escape from World War II (WWII) England into a land ruled by the cruel White Witch, where they embark upon a great adventure. When the character Lucy first enters the wardrobe, she encounters a faun called Mr. Tumnus who gives her tea and treats her kindly. She begins to use the wardrobe as a retreat from her siblings’ taunting and bullying. It is not long before the other children learned how to enter Narnia and become part of a rebellion against the White Witch. In a way, they are like noble individuals to Narnians. With their assistance, the inhabitants of Narnia defeat the Witch and bring an end to Narnia’s endless winter. This is in keeping with the Rest Door’s association in Chinese Metaphysics with rejuvenation and the coming of spring. As a reward for their efforts, the four children are crowned kings and queens. They enjoy their newfound nobility and watch as Narnia becomes a peaceful realm. When they eventually return to their world many years later, they find themselves children again and little time has passed since they left. The Rest Door gives them access to a place of respite where they are in charge of their own destinies. It also provides the children with hope for the future and lifts their spirits.

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Visualising the Rest Door To visualise the Rest Door in a physical way, one can think of a charming seaside town with a modest population. The town is not popular with tourists, but those from neighbouring towns like to visit for its relaxing atmosphere and slow pace of life.

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The Rest Door is not an old-fashioned town. The people who live there have access to all the latest amenities. There are plenty of opportunities so unemployment is low. Most people live comfortably. The Rest Door town lacks the hustle and bustle of a larger town or city. Its people are happy with their lot and content to live within their means. They know how to appreciate what they have, live in the present and be thankful for their blessings. They take great pleasure in nature and relationships. The modest town is dotted with pergolas, tea houses and leisure centres. Residents visit these places often with family and friends. The local sauna and spa are the most popular attractions by far. The town has a retirement home for elderly local folks and those from out-of-town who wish to spend their final years in a peaceful place. As a holiday location, the Rest Door town is best thought of as a retreat. Although thrill seekers might find it boring, it is an excellent place for people who are looking to get away from the stress of city life and unwind. Its beautiful beach is a popular venue for weddings. Many local people own shops along the waterfront which are open all week. They sell souvenirs and ice cream. Almost everyone in the town works in or supports the retail and service industry. Crime is unheard of in the Rest Door town. The residents are friendly and approachable. They work hard to maintain a sense of community and preserve the town’s pleasant atmosphere. In the real world, the Bahamas and the city of Bath in the United Kingdom have much in common with the fictional Rest Door town described above.

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The Rest Door’s Abilities

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Strengths The Rest Door is a peace-making and peacekeeping Door. It encourages inner peace, first and foremost. With a calm mind, one can think clearly. Thus, the Rest Door does a lot more than simply help people unwind – it helps one solve problems and innovate, too. It is extremely auspicious for learning, research and academic activities, in part because it aids communication and stimulates discussion. The Rest Door can bring people together and work towards the greater good. The army can benefit from the Rest Door because it boosts patriotic feelings, aiding their recruitment efforts. It can help one in legal battles and bring an end to conflicts. Event planners can count on the Rest Door to ensure that gatherings, recitals or galas, proceed without a hitch. On a person level, it can help ensure a smooth progression from a change in one’s circumstances. It can also aid in marriage, renovation and moving houses, among other things.

Weaknesses Because the Rest Door’s effects are so agreeable, it is beneficial in most situations. No Door is all-powerful, however, and this Door is no exception. Although the Rest Door is associated with conflict resolution, it has little effect on legal and civil proceedings. Jealous lovers or nosey people will gain little from the Rest Door, as it helps protect people’s privacy. It is more difficult than normal to conduct espionage when the Rest Door is present.

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The Rest Door in A Person’s Destiny Palace

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People born with the Rest Door in their Destiny Palace are life’s caretakers. They are warm, loving people who are driven by kindness. Rest Door people have stronger maternal and paternal instincts than other people and base their lives around starting and maintaining a family. When in a committed relationship, Rest Door men and women like to take charge of the household. They are happiest playing the role of the dominant and main caretaker. Rest Door people tend to be empathetic people, and therefore, have the ability to understand the problems of others and they act with strength and compassion. They are sympathetic and kind people, generous with personal and material resources. Their wisdom, intelligence, education, balanced mind-set and patience, make it easy for them to reach out to people across generations, and assume leadership duties early in life. Rest Door people like to play an active role in their community. No family or community can function without the power of the Rest Door to keep them together and safe, providing the glue that ties a family or community together. Their contributions tend to come in the form of advice, service and support. A Rest Door person’s assistance is always appreciated and for this reason, the Rest Door is considered the only Destiny Door that is harmonious with all the other Destiny Doors. After taking care of his family’s needs, it isn’t long before a Rest Door person starts looking for other people to help – be they friends or strangers. When a Rest Door person has nobody to take care of or no good cause to fight for, he feels unfulfilled and guilty. There are, however, times when a Rest Door becomes too involved in the lives of others, to the point of becoming intrusive and meddling.

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It is fair to say that Rest Door people are idealistic and somewhat naïve. Less experienced and mature Rest Door people are unfortunately very easy to take advantage of. When one considers this along with the fact that they have a generous and giving nature, it is easy to see why unscrupulous people like to prey on Rest Door people and take advantage of their good nature. If a Rest Door person is not careful, he may find himself giving up time, money and energy to unworthy people and causes. Compounding the problem further is the fact that Rest Door people are rather bad judges of character. This is partly because they prefer to hope for the best and give people the benefit of the doubt. If a Rest Door person takes on too much and offer help without considering the limit and scope of his abilities, he can become overwhelmed by responsibilities and be manipulated and taken advantage of by others, especially family members and close friends. On the negative side, the Rest Door people can be jealous and smallminded with a tendency to focus on the little details while ignoring the bigger pictures, usually to their own detriment. In the wrong circumstances, they can get rather smug and arrogant, especially toward authority figures or institutions that they may see as corrupt or unjust. Sometimes, Rest Door people who are applauded for their kindness too often can become annoyingly self-righteous or intolerant religious zealots. They may well be unaware of these character flaws and if they are made aware of them, they would try to improve their behaviour. When a Rest Door and a person’s Palace are Countered, he may become very lazy, unwilling to exercises, and sleeps all the time. If the state or Palace of Rest is in the same Palace as the person’s Stem, he would be traveling more than the other Rest Door people.

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For all their shortcomings, Rest Door individuals are undoubtedly good people. They are among the most peaceful and stable individuals. They are adaptable to change and tolerant of unpleasant situations. They always look for – and find – the silver lining which helps them stay upbeat. They view struggles and hardships as opportunities for growth and building fortitude. They also take pride in showing the world their resilience and have no reservations about putting themselves in difficult situations in pursuit of their goals.

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Because they are calm and empathic, Rest Door people are often called upon to mediate arguments. They can see things from different viewpoints and patiently help both sides find common ground. For obvious reasons, Rest Door people rarely initiate arguments. As great lovers of beauty, Rest Door people often enjoy collecting art. A high number of Rest Door people take an interest in creating art and pursue careers in music, film and writing. They see art and entertainment as a force for good that brings joy to the world and wish to play a part in making more of it. Thus, these careers fulfil their need to help others and leave the world in a better state than they found it.

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REST DOOR

The Rest Door’s Influence on Wealth, Career, Health and Relationships Wealth Rest Door people have strong humanitarian instincts and are less interested in becoming rich than most. They typically feel that wealth ought to be more evenly distributed. Rest Door people who come into wealth are generous with it. First, they ensure that their family is taken care of. Next, they find worthy causes and things to invest in. Rest Door people are hard workers. Their financial strategy is to work hard and put aside some money from each pay cheque. Those who choose to invest rather than save their money prefer low-risk, lowreturn investment opportunities. Inexperienced Rest Door people can be naïve, and it is easy to take advantage of them and con them out of money. Rest Door people should only accept financial advice from accredited professionals and remember this golden rule at all times: if something seems too good to be true, then it probably is.

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Career Rest Door people are responsible workers who can always be counted on to pull their weight and fulfil their obligations. Employers love them and colleagues know that they can count on them.

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As leaders, Rest Door people lead by example. They motivate their subordinates by working hard and chipping in. Unsurprisingly, Rest Door managers and leaders are well-liked and genuinely respected. Their hands-on approach boosts morale and promotes camaraderie in the workplace. When deadlines loom, a Rest Door person will do what has to be done to deliver on time. It’s easy for Rest Door people to fall into a pattern of being too critical of others, if they themselves lack experience and development; they also have a tendency to be too hard on themselves. They are prone to perfectionism but are compelled to make deadlines and fulfil their obligations, which makes them constantly regret about how they could have done better. Under the wrong circumstances, Rest Door people can be prone to exaggeration and self-righteousness. Rest Door people who are in a negative frame of mind, may feel inferior but act superior - such Rest Door people will usually impose their views on others and meddle in their work and responsibilities. A Rest Door person can be successful as a counsellor, nanny, homemaker, nurse, doctor, teacher, art collector, guidance counsellor, charity worker, professional host, governess, interior decorator, artist, instructor or musician. All of these jobs provide Rest Door people with the opportunity to make use of their warm personalities and contribute to a larger cause.

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REST DOOR

Relationships In person, Rest Door people carry themselves well and are graceful, warm and funny. They are family oriented people, generally well-liked and have a lot to offer others. Rest Door people are loyal and devoted lovers. They put their partner’s wellbeing first and prefer to give than to receive. They tend to attract people who are somewhat needy and weak-minded, because such people appreciate the attention and protection that a Rest Door person provides. In addition, Rest Door people like to be in control, so they are likely to reciprocate the romantic interest from such people. In the wrong circumstances, Rest Door people can be domineering and controlling in a relationship. They behave with anxiety and jealousy, which only serves to push their loved ones away and sets off a vicious cycle. Some people may view Rest Door people as too weak and needy. The reality is that they carry their heart on their sleeve and expect the same emotional honesty from others as well. If a person’s Day Stem or Life Stem Palace is produced by the Palace of a timely Rest Door, that person would have a loving family. But if a person’s Rest Door Palace is Countered by his Life Stem or Day Stem’s Palace, however, his family ties would be strained. This inauspicious arrangement also suggests that the person’s family members will be plagued by health problems.

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Health People who have the Rest Door in their Destiny Chart are prone to diarrhoea, dysentery, flu and ear infection.

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Rest Door people who have nobody to care for in their lives can focus too much on their own health. Single Rest Door people and Rest Door people who are unable to have children, are therefore at risk of becoming hypochondriacs for paying too much attention to themselves and mistaking slight changes in their bodies for symptoms of diseases. In terms of specific body parts and organs, the Rest Door is associated with the kidneys, ears and bones.

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生 門 THE LIFE DOOR

生 門

LIFE DOOR

THE LIFE DOOR 生門 Sheng Men

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Overview

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The Life Door (Sheng Men 生門) symbolises opportunity and growth – in a person’s personal and professional life. The Life Door can help bring about improvements to a person’s quality of life and allow him to progress in his career. It is associated with abundance and prosperity, and is considered the most auspicious Door.

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The Heavens open at Zi 子, the Earth breaks at Chou 丑, and Man is born at Yin 寅. At the precise moment when the three Yang co-exist in blissful harmony, the Life Door emerges. It allows life to burst into being, revealing its full splendour and beauty in the process. The Life Door, full of grandeur, splendour and bounty, is born in the Gen 艮 Palace. Though Gen is at Yin 寅, its home, after the Spring Equinox, represents a gradual increase of Yang energy as life revives following the barren winter months. The Gen Palace represents the power of mountains and the boundless energy of young men as they explore the world.

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The Life Door is auspicious in most Palaces. It is Prosperous in both the Qian 乾 and the Dui 兌 Palaces and Greatly Auspicious in the Qian Palace 6. It is strong in the Kun 坤 Palace, the Gen Palace and the Centre Palace. The Life Door is Compelled in the Kan 坎 Palace and Countered in the Zhen 震 Palace, which will both impact its positive energy. When it is found in Xun 巽 Palace 4, it is said to be in the Entering Graveyard position. When it resides in the Zhen 震 Palace, its effects are restricted. If the Life Door is found in the Gen 8 Palace, it creates a Fu Yin formation. If it is found in Kun Palace 2, it creates a Fan Yin formation.

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坎N Kan

乾NW Qian

The Life Door in History and Literature The Statue of Liberty symbolises many of the things that the Life Door is known for. “La Liberté Éclairant le Monde” or “Liberty Enlightening the World” is the official name given to the Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in the New York Harbour.

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LIFE DOOR

It is known worldwide as a symbol of freedom. It was first proposed as a monument to recognise the growing relations between America and France during the American Revolution. Commonly described as a gift from France, the Statue of Liberty was actually a joint effort. America built its pedestal and France supplied the statue itself. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed the statue. Gustave Eiffel, who would later design the Eiffel Tower, designed Lady Liberty’s skeleton. Inside, the giant figure is held up by four huge iron columns, which in turn support a metal framework. The outside of the statue is covered in thin copper. Copper was the chosen material because it was attractive, yet durable enough to withstand the long voyage and the salty sea air of the New York Harbour. Bartholdi began by creating the statue’s right arm and torch, which were exhibited at Philadelphia’s Centennial Exposition in 1876. In France, the completed head and shoulders of the statue were publicly displayed to encourage donations. In the United States, the right arm and torch were displayed to inspire domestic donations too. The American Committee for the statue solicited contributions, and used art and theatre benefits, auctions, and prize fights to help fund the project. However, it was politician and newspaperman Joseph Pulitzer (of the Pulitzer Prize) who generated the most money for the project. Pulitzer used his newspaper, “The World,”

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to criticise the wealthy and the middle class who had not stepped up to the plate to assist in financing the pedestal construction. His tactic worked and wealthy middle class Americans ended up donating more than $100,000 to the project. The construction of the pedestal was completed in April 1886. The Statue itself was completed in France in July 1884 and arrived in New York in June of 1885 in over 300 pieces. The re-assembly took four months. On October 28th, 1886, President Grover Cleveland unveiled and dedicated the Statue of Liberty to thousands of spectators. In 1903, Emma Lazarus’ poem “The New Colossus” - “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” was inscribed on a bronze tablet laid in the statue’s pedestal. Holding a flaming gauntlet, Lady Liberty is a symbol of enlightenment. Fire is often associated with knowledge and life itself, much like the Life Door. Lifting her lamp “beside the golden door” the Statue of Liberty is a brilliant proxy for the Life Door and all that it stands for. The Statue of Liberty was the first thing that many immigrants saw as they arrived in America, hoping to start a new life and become rich. Thus, the Statue of Liberty symbolised a new world of possibilities, just as the Life Door does.

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Visualising the Life Door To visualise the Life Door in the physical world, one should think of a prosperous mining city located on a mountain plain.

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The mine is the main source of income for this city. The mine extracts precious metals and minerals that fetch a handsome price on the export market. The mine is a productive and it requires a large workforce. This has enabled the city to grow and prosper. Proper planning has ensured that the city is accessible and approachable, despite its unusual location. It has a thriving tourism sector that supplements its mining income. Because the Life Door City is located high up on a mountain plain, it provides tourists and residents with many beautiful sights. The natural beauty of the area ensures that its residents have a high quality of life. The Life Door City has a continuing, stable growth that has convinced many people to move there. People hoping to make their fortune there have set up businesses and contributed to its expansion. The city has a thriving middle and upper class. Many of its citizen own villas on the outskirts of the city. In order to encourage investment by developers and other parties, various incentives would have been provided by this city. Even though mining and tourism are the city’s main source of revenue, it has also experienced a boom in the service, banking and construction industries. There are opportunities for everyone in the Life Door city and there is a long waiting list for property. The incredible growth of the Life Door city has had a knock on effect and led to the growth of nearby agricultural towns that provide the Life Door City’s residents with food. Stringent safety and health restrictions ensure that residents are not harmed by any of the mining activities. Since the mines will not produce revenue forever, the Life Door City’s council continues to take measures for the future. They have plans to ensure that the city survives long after the mines are shut down. The desert city of Dubai is an excellent real world proxy for this fictional Life Door City. Dubai expanded rapidly after an oil boom to become one of the richest cities on Earth. San Francisco in California has a lot in common with Dubai and the Life Door City, too. It was established during the California Gold Rush in the 1800s. Joey Yap’s Qi Men Dun Jia - The Doors 55

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The Life Door’s Abilities Strengths As the most auspicious of all the 8 Doors, the Life Door is beneficial in a wide variety of situations. It can help in matters of business and finance, providing a boost to trade and commerce. It can also help the unemployed gain employment or propel people towards their career objectives. It may also aid people who seek fame and recognition for their work, bringing their talents to a wider audience. In academia and research, the Life Door can help expedite the process of discovery and enable people to make the breakthroughs that they seek for. In personal life, the Life Door can help ensure that marriages are harmonious. The Life Door may also help couples who are trying to conceive. It is also auspicious for travel and migration as well as renovation. The Life Door is associated with vitality. It protects one’s good health and prolonged exposure to the Life Door can boost longevity. If one is ill, the Life Door can help them find appropriate treatment and further boost its efficacy. Religious people may report that the Life Door helps them gain enlightenment and spiritual insight. Finally, the Life Door may help those who work in agriculture or food production, as it is known to increase yields.

Weaknesses The positive abilities of the Life Door, is so great that almost any activity will benefit under its influence. However, the only situation in which one may not benefit from the Life Door is when planning a funeral. The other activity that will fare poorly with the Life Door is burial.

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The Life Door in A Person’s Destiny Palace

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Life Door people are among the hungriest for success. The Life Door produces many powerful, confident and materially successful people. This Door is perhaps the one that is the most concerned with status, results and acclaims. There is an inspirational quality in their make-up that makes them capable of becoming great leaders and doing great things. They are calm, collected and sharp. What’s more, they are brave and courageous in their pursuit of major objectives. One can always rely on a Life Door person to take on big challenges and win. Life Door people have a keen eye for opportunity and potential. Their ability to judge the characters and potentials of the people around them, is an asset that they can frequently use to their advantage. They bring talent together towards a common goal. Life Door people are natural workaholics. They are driven by a deeprooted desire to prove themselves and show the world what they are capable of. They want to be recognised for their hard work and achievements. The attainment of honours and acceptance into the club of executive leadership is very important to them. They may find themselves very well-suited to compete in the business world or in the political arena. A person with a positive Life Door in their Destiny Palace, may be endowed with tremendous potential for conceiving far-reaching schemes and ideas. They will also possess the tenacity and independence to follow these ideas through to completion. They are very ambitious and goal-oriented, and will use their organisational and efficient skills at organising, directing and governing, in order to carve out a niche for themselves, in whichever field that they are interested in.

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The Life Door itself, is perhaps the most misunderstood of the 8 Doors since many focus too much on its influence on wealth and power, neglecting other aspects of its nature.

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Even though it is true that the Life Door is the most auspicious of all the Doors for business, finances, career and power – its most important attribute in the end, is balance. A good life after all is one that is balanced. The Life Door ensures that everything is given and taken in equal measure. Thus, one must not overlook a Life Door person’s other personality traits – this is fundamentally a Door of balance. A Life Door person who remains unchecked can be somewhat dictatorial. They become addicted to power and suppress other people’s enthusiasm and potential – this is to ensure that their dominance remains unchallenged. Material gains and rewards often become issues of utmost importance, and their dedication to success can border on obsession, especially if they do not keep their ambitions in check. This could get to the extent where they may neglect their family, home and their own peace of mind. Eventually, they may end up suppressing their own emotions, resulting in isolation and loneliness. Life Door people must learn not to discount the opinions of others, since the people close to them are the ones who can provide them with the balance and temperance that they need in their life. To remain centered, a Life Door person needs to be supported by other factors such as Deities, Stems and Stars. For example, in order to flourish as an individual, a Life Door person will need the assistance of the 9 Heavens to help keep an eye on the all-important details, while the presence of 9 Earth will help this person keep in touch with one’s humanity. If this person’s chart is balanced, he will be able to balance his work and life better than other Life Door people.

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Many Life Door people are charitable and kind. They recognise their capabilities and look for ways to use it for the common good. It is good for Life Door people to use their talents and energies to fight for victims of injustice and those who are less fortunate – this is because it balances out the good that they have received. If a Life Door person does not “give back”, then he may begin to succumb to the darker side of his personality and become greedy and narcissistic.

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If a negative structure interacts with the Life Door in a person’s chart, and the rest of the chart does not support this strong force, they may come to inherit more of its negative powers such as frustration, dissatisfaction, anger, aggression, greed, intolerance, hate and insomnia.

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The Life Door’s Influence on Wealth, Career, Health and Relationships Wealth Life Door people enjoy feeling powerful and successful. This is also explains why they are magnetically drawn to wealth. A higher-thanaverage percentage of Life Door people find their way into the top echelons of society and live in luxury. Despite their focus on monetary and material gain, Life Door people are not actually greedy. For them, money is a tool, not an end goal. They are generous with their wealth and are willing to risk it in investments that they believe can contribute towards the community and those who need it. Life Door people like to create jobs and opportunities for other people. People with a strong Life Door in their charts, will likely make and lose fortunes several times in their lifetime. They are happy to accept their ever-changing fortunes, believing that success and failure are equally inevitable. Financial challenges will not keep them down for long, and each failure will only strengthen their resolve. If a person’s Day Stem or Year Stem Inter-produces or is Harmonious with Prosperous or Strong state of the Palace of Life, the person will have greater luck and good financial fortunes. Otherwise, the person in question will achieve very little financial success.

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Career Life Door people’s greatest skill is taking an existing idea and adding value to it. They are life’s wealth creators and they create jobs and wealth for many people around them. These abilities make them excellent entrepreneurs, executives and business owners. They know how to manage themselves and others, and get things done.

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A large part of Life Door people’s success stems from how hard they work. They put in the extra hours and will not take their eye off the ball, until the job is done. Fame, power and wealth, are three of the Life Door’s promises. As such, Life Door people who develop their skills wisely and make the right choices in life will never know poverty and dependence. They possess superior administrative and organisational abilities. Hence, they are always in full control of their careers and businesses and are able to make the right choices. Well-balanced Life Door people can create a stable and dignified position for themselves and their family. With their excellent financial skills and business instincts, Life Door people should choose careers in the world of finance and commerce. They should also seek out roles where responsibility is of the utmost importance. Not only do they have what it takes to shoulder responsibility, but they will also be able to drive their department and company forward to greater heights. Given time, it is not unusual for Life Door people to climb the ranks and earn a top position in their company. As mentioned, Life Door people can succeed as entrepreneurs, financiers, executives and excel in politics. Additionally, they may also enjoy working as lawyers, venture capitalists or managers.

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Relationships Life Door individuals are not particularly romantic. They prefer practical and straightforward relationships. This is not to say that all Life Door people are cold, because many of them actually understand that providing warmth and love will bring about practical benefits in a relationship. They are actually more than capable of romantic gestures and catering to their partner’s romantic needs, but unfortunately, sometimes they forget to do so. Even though Life Door people may be very much in love, they may prioritise their work over their romantic commitments. Unfortunately, being a lavish provider who showers their loved one with gifts and presents is not always an adequate substitute for showing true devotion and affection that comes from the heart. In order to maximise their wellbeing and productivity, it is essential that Life Door people learn how to manage their relationships and demonstrate their feelings. They must learn to find time for love and prioritise it higher. If a person’s Day Stem or Year Stem Inter-produces with Prosperous or Strong state of the Palace of Life, the person in question will have good romantic luck and his marriage will be harmonious. If the outcome is otherwise, the person may have marital trouble.

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Health Life Door people tend to be workaholics. They are at risk of suffering from “burnouts” and all of the mental and physical problems that accompany it. People born with the Life Door in their charts need to make sure that even as they work towards their goals, they must get sufficient rest, food and exercise, in order to stay healthy. More importantly, they must allocate time to relax and learn to balance the demands of work and life.

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Those with a negative structure in the Life Door, are prone to feelings of aggression and may suffer from insomnia, which will exacerbate their mood swings. In terms of specific body parts, the Life Door represents the nose, back and spine, fingers and bones. People born with the Life Door in their Destiny Palace tend to be susceptible to ulcers and stomach-related illnesses, and may face problems or accidents that affect their fingers and toes.

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傷 門 THE HARM DOOR

THE HARM DOOR 傷門 Shang Men

傷 門

HARM DOOR

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Overview

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Just as its name suggests, the Harm Door (Shang Men 傷門) symbolises destruction and harm inflicted by one person upon another. It is associated with setbacks and tragedies. It can hinder one’s travel, expansion and career plans. It can also prevent one from beginning a successful marriage, building something new or carrying out a renovation - with all signs pointing it to be the most inauspicious Door.

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The Harm Door’s Natal position is the Zhen Palace in the East. The Zhen Palace belongs to the Wood element, which is at its strongest during the spring season. The Zhen Palace represents strong people, thunderous weather and movement. This movement refers to the movement towards something undesirable: that is to say that the Harm Door’s effects are always inauspicious. The Wood element itself is associated with growth, but the Harm Door negates this entirely, producing the effects described above.

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When the Harm Door’s Natal Palace is Zhen 震 Palace 3, it creates a Fu Yin position. Additionally, when the Palace opposite the Zhen Palace 3 is Dui 兌 Palace 7, the resulting arrangement is called a Fan Yin. A position in Kun Palace 2 will mean that the Harm Door is in the position of Entering Graveyard, and at Qian 乾 Palace 6, it will be Restricted. If the Harm Door resides in Gen 艮 Palace 8, it will be Compelled and Greater Inauspicious. However, if it is found in Kan 坎 Palace 1, it will become Greatly Auspicious. Note that when the Harm Door resides alongside one of the 3 Nobles, it can produce some positive effects. Specifically, it can help one catch a thief, collect debts and hunt, fish or gamble successfully.

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The Harm Door in History and Literature In the fantasy television series “Game of Thrones” and the book series it was adapted from, A Song of Ice and Fire, there is a massive fortification – called The Wall – which separates the Seven Kingdoms from the lands beyond the north. The Wall is said to stretch for some 100 leagues (482 kilometres) along the northern border of the Seven Kingdoms. It also serves to defend the realm from primitive men known as wildlings, who live beyond The Wall. Made of ice, it is over 700 feet tall and some 300 miles across. In the series, The Wall was supposedly constructed using both magic and traditional construction techniques, 8000 years before the events of the series’ take place. Its original purpose was to defend the realm against a race known as the White Walkers, long since thought to be gone.

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By the time the events of the Game of Thrones story begin, the fortification has become seriously undermanned. The Wall is defended by the Sworn Brothers of the Night’s Watch, which has become a shadow of its former glory by the time of the War of the Five Kings. Less than one thousand men patrol The Wall. The Night’s Watch was once an organisation that was honourable and distinguished, but by the time of the series’ events, it is more akin to a penal colony. The men who man The Wall are more like conscripts than volunteers. Most of the Night’s Watch are convicts, disgraced nobles and illegitimate offspring of nobles, orphans and other social outcasts. The Night’s Watch employs a variety of defences in order to guard The Wall, from archery pillboxes and outlets from which to drop flaming barrels of oil. They also have catapults and ballistics that can take out giants. The greatest defence of The Wall however, is its height and thickness. Although there are several points of entry through The Wall, they are spaced far apart and are so small that only humans can access them. They can easily be sealed during an attack. On the other side of The Wall are the uncharted lands known as “Beyond the Wall’ where wildlings, the White Walkers and other creatures live, hunting and scavenging in the forests.

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The author, George R. R. Martin himself has acknowledged that he based The Wall on the historical Vallum Hadriani – better known as Hadrian’s Wall. Hadrian’s Wall, much like the fictional Wall of the A Song of Ice and Fire series, was a defensive fortification built in 122 A.D. in the Roman province of Britannia during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. Although it was not as massive as its fictional counterpart, it nevertheless played a similar purpose as a garrison that separates the Romans from the barbarians. It appears as a crumbling stone wall today. However, in its heyday, it was thought to be plastered and whitewashed - lending it a similar appearance as its fictional icy counterpart. This fascinating fictional wall and its real life counterpart are excellent proxies for the Harm Door because it is a dangerous place. With its mere presence, it restricts travel and movement – much like The Harm Door – and has the same inauspicious reputation. The land beyond The Wall may well be as inhospitable as the symbolic Harm Door forest described above.

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Visualising the Harm Door To visualise the Harm Door, one can think of a forest or hunting ground. Hunting is one of the few activities that the Harm Door supports, so there is no better physical manifestation of the Door.

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Imagine that the Harm Door forest is large, vast – filled with animals and plants. There is plenty available for hunters but it is a wild, untamed and dangerous area. It contains large animals and venomous insects that can attack at any time. To survive in the Harm Door forest, one must be knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna, so that he can navigate it safely. If one knows where to look, one will find plenty of edible plants and animals. The forest also contains an abundance of hardwood, which can be used to construct shelter and fuel fire. If a person has strong survival instincts and a vigilant mind, they can survive in the Harm Door forest. It would be even better if a person can enter it with a Noble Person by their side. For everyone else, it may be a place to avoid. Criminals and thieves know that the forest is a good place to hide. They also use it to stash their stolen goods until the law enforcement has lost interest in pursuing them. A real world location similar to that of the fictional Harm Door forest described above, might be the Sherwood Forest in Nottingham-shire, England. This is where the legendary outlaw Robin Hood is said to have lived with his band of “Merry Men”. They used the forest as a home from which they staged robberies. They gave their spoils to the poor and lived by hunting the King’s deer. Their goal was to correct the injustices committed by the cruel Prince John. Their presence made Sherwood Forest as dangerous for rich people and royalty to enter as the Harm Door forest described herein.

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The Harm Door’s Abilities

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Strengths As mentioned, the Harm Door is among the most inauspicious of the 8 Doors. With that said, it can help a person in some very specific situations provided that it resides alongside one of the 3 Nobles. It can aid in hunting, fishing, gambling, collecting debt and in initiating legal action against someone else. Because the Harm Door can produce such misfortunes, it can also help a person exact revenge upon his or her enemies. One must only make use of the Harm Door for this purpose when absolutely necessary. This is because it can produce unexpected collateral damage and it does not have any moral implications when bringing someone else misfortune.

Weaknesses The Harm Doors effects are almost always unwelcome. It can hinder one’s attempts to start or maintain his or her business. It is unsuitable for marriage, travel and can derail one’s renovation plans or attempt to move houses.

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The Harm Door in A Person’s Destiny Palace

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People born with the Harm Door in their Destiny Palace have personalities that differ from what one might expect, given the Harm Door’s general reputation. They are progressive people, with can-do attitudes. Their goal in life is to make the world a better place. In person, Harm Door people are highly sociable, funny and uplifting. They excel at making others feel comfortable around them. Most Harm Door people enjoy life and their optimism and enthusiasm is self-evident. They are generally well-liked and are often surrounded by friends and acquaintances from all walks of life. Harm Door people rarely stick to one social circle. Because of this, they bring people from wildly different circumstances together. Harm Door people seek answers to life’s many questions and wonder why the world is as cold and cruel as it is. They are motivated by a constant desire to improve and challenge themselves and contribute more to their community and the world at large. They are happiest when they have complete freedom and independence. Among all of the other Doors, Harm Door people are most likely to make use of their independence by travelling and trying out new things. They always make up their own minds and rebel against any or all dogmas and ideologies. They will not allow themselves to be absorbed into clubs, cults, religious sects or ideologies of any kind – they are essentially lone wolves. Change is the one constant in the lives of Harm Door people. This could mean minor changes – like a change in interests – or major changes, like travelling and career changes. Regardless, Harm Door people never settle down for very long. The wisest ones will learn to embrace their natural tendency to seek out and create change, and enrich themselves as they go on new adventures. Less balanced and mature Harm Door people may feel lonely and unstable because they are constantly on the move.

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In spite of their name, Harm Door people are extremely compassionate and they are always on the lookout for ways to help. They get on very well with others and have deep concern for the wellbeing of their fellow men. Social justice and the environment are important to them and many take up the fight for both. Because of their progressive mind-set, Harm Door people have huge potential for careers in the government, law and charity world. They are strong communicators and know how to use the power of the spoken word to recruit others to their noble causes. Their ability to motivate and drum up support is one of their most valuable traits, as it allows them to create a following and multiply their effectiveness. The Harm Door is versatile, adaptable, smart, progressive and tolerant. Anything conventional bores them and they are constantly drawn to socialise and converse with other eccentrics. Harm Door people abhor routine and dull work. They are not very good with everyday tasks that must be completed at a certain time. On average, the Harm Door personality is a rather happy-go-lucky one; living for today, and not worrying too much about tomorrow. They love adventure and taking risks. Their adventures can be physical, mental, academic or even spiritual. As long as they are constantly pushing their own limitations and boundaries, they will be happy. A Harm Door person has a good eye for opportunity, too. He or she will never pass up a chance to do something new or seize the moment. If someone lives on the negative side of the Harm Door, this person may have many competing passions and interests. As a result of this, one may consequently suffer from a lack of direction. This can lead this person to become restless, discontent and impulsive. This person may also end up bouncing from one job to the next, without accomplishing much at all. Under the wrong circumstances, Harm Door people can be irresponsible and impulsive when it comes to important matters. They may be frivolous spenders or lousy partners in marriage. This is hardly surprising as the Harm Door is the most dynamic and energetic of all the Destiny Doors. It

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is unpredictable, always in motion and constantly in need of change. The caveat is that Harm Door people who have a positive frame of mind, will get their simulation from the right sources and fulfil their personal and professional responsibilities at the same time, while negative Harm Door people can become completely self-indulgent and reckless.

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The most common downfall for Harm Door people is their tendency to experiment with sex, drugs, alcohol and other weaknesses of the flesh. A desire for instant gratification combined with a sense of invulnerability, can create a recipe for disaster. Harm Door people generally very rarely consider the future beyond tomorrow or next week and it is not in their nature to worry about matters. As a result of this, they have a general tendency to procrastinate and can be rather unreliable. Immature and less experienced Harm Door people are indecisive. The Harm Door itself is a door representing movement, so it is unsurprising that Harm Door people have fluid beliefs and ever-changing opinions. Their emotional mobility allows them to fit perfectly into different situations and empathise with other people, no matter their circumstances. Harm Door people are able to enjoy a good joke, but they are not clowns. They enjoy talking about quite serious subjects and are skilled orators, able to capture both people’s attention and imagination. However, it is best if they stick to subjects they are familiar with, since talking about things they do not know usually reveals their unfamiliarity with the topic. They may also end up arguing with their audience in an attempt to cover up their embarrassment or to avoid looking ridiculous. When the Harm Door Counters a person’s Life Stem Palace, it indicates that he will suffer from a pessimistic mind-set and feel indifferent to life.

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The Harm Door’s Influence on Wealth, Career, Health and Relationships Wealth As Harm Door people are impulsive thrill seekers, it is not surprising, then, that they have a liberal attitude towards money. They do not mind taking risks and are happy to try out any new investment opportunity. When it comes to young and undeveloped Harm Door people, they may not gain much from their investments because their gains are cancelled out by the risks that do not pay off. For more experienced Harm Door people who have learned the ropes, they can become rich because of their appetite for high-risk reward from financial opportunities. In order to maximise their financial returns, they only need to develop the virtue of patience and make the right decisions. If a person’s Day Stem or Year Stem is produced by the Harm Door’s Palace (which is a timely state), the person in question may soon benefit from a windfall.

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Career As Harm Door people are less intrinsically motivated than some of the other Doors - their interests change and their attention wanders, so they rarely have fixed long-term goals. It is vital that Harm Door people find jobs that are thought to be provoking and stimulating to them. This is because they become bored of routine or redundant work very quickly. If they are forced to do something they dislike, it will make them extremely unhappy.

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Harm Door people are unique and their strongest asset is their imagination. They can parse complex problems and draw conclusions quickly. A Harm Door person must typically attempt several careers before he or she finds one that is suitable. They may also develop a reputation for being flaky. Less mature and developed Harm Door people fare badly in the workplace, because they quit almost immediately. These unbalanced Harm Door people have literally no tolerance for tedious work and may find themselves perpetually unemployed and unhappy. Once a Harm Door person does find his calling, he may surprise his friends and family. If given the right job to do, he will become energetic and focused. He will quickly climb up the ladder with apparent ease. Many satisfied Harm Door people work in jobs that involve travel or frequent changes in environment. These examples include; tour guides, coaches, freelancers, speakers, writers, travelling salespeople, small business owners, independent consultants, lawyers and so forth. Harm Door people can also adjust quickly to pretty much anything that comes their way, and that includes the work environment.

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Relationships It is tempting to think of Harm Door people as romantic commitmentphobes but in actuality, they hate being tied down or restricted and many of their romantic decisions revolve around their need for independence. Because of this, they will stay away from people who they see as needy or controlling. Harm Door people are not necessarily unfaithful or promiscuous, but they will only be happy in relationships where their partner gives them space and freedom. Partners who understands their need to be free will find Harm Door individuals trustworthy, even if they are not constantly available and completely dutiful. When it comes to relationships, Harm Door people can be loving and fun, provided if there are no negative influences. Positive Stars or Stems in their Destiny Palace will ensure that they are able to resist the temptation to cheat or stray. One should not be surprised, however, if a Harm Door person breaks off a relationship. They usually like to wander and move on to new things. One should accept their decision in this case, as it is better to end a relationship amicably than parting ways with a bitter taste in the mouth. Once a Harm Door person feels the need to move on, he will not change his mind. When a Harm Door person is unbalanced or negatively influenced, he can be sad, jealous and malignant. When the Six Harmony (representing marriage) meets with the Harm Door, it indicates that the person will have an unhappy marriage or strained relations with his family.

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Health Negatively influenced Harm Door people must ensure that they stay away from the trappings of drugs, alcohol and casual sex. All three can be addictive and destructive when consumed in excess.

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Harm Door people are daredevils and they love taking risks but this can get them into trouble. Overconfident Harm Door people can easily overestimate their capabilities and could end up putting themselves and others in danger. A simple example might be drunk driving – a Harm Door person is the kind to dismiss warnings from authority figures about the dangers of drunk driving and overestimate his own competence under the influence. In terms of specific body parts, the Harm Door represents the liver, veins and the pulse, as well as the legs and feet. Compared to the general population, Harm Door people are more susceptible to cold, flu and sprains.

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杜 門 THE DELUSION DOOR

杜 門

DELUSION DOOR

The DELUSION DOOR 杜門 Du Men

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The Delusion Door (Du Men 杜門) is a Wood Element Door that represents the mysterious and the unexpected, including setbacks and disasters. It represents blockage and is also associated with stagnation and a lack of opportunities. It is, in general, an inauspicious Door.

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The Delusion Door is located in the Xun 巽 Palace of the southeast sector. The Xun Palace represents Wood and Wind, while the northwest represents freedom and the Heavens, and the southwest represents the Earth. The Xun Palace is situated between its “father and mother”, Qian 乾 and Kun 坤, torn between both of them. Thus, the Delusion Door – which resides in the Xun Palace – is associated with the aforementioned difficulties. At the Delusion Door, the Yang energy has passed its peak, allowing the Yin energy to dominate. The Wood Element is exhausted and weak, unable to produce growth. The Delusion Door, by extension, is of little help in most situations. Although the Delusion Door is inauspicious, it may help one escape from an existing threat. It is also good for hunting.

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When the Delusion Door is found in Kan 坎 Palace 1, it is thought to be prosperous. When it resides in Zhen 震 Palace 3, it is harmonious. When it is found in Kun 坤 Palace 2, it is in the status of Entering Graveyard. It is Compelled in Kan Palace 1 and Countered when in Dui 兌 Palace 7. The Delusion Door’s Natal Palace is the Kun Palace, so when it resides in the Kun Palace it is in a Fu Yin state. When it resides in the opposite Qian 乾 Palace, it is in a Fan Yin state.

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The Delusion Door in History and Literature The Delusion Door has much in common with the Emerald City Gates in the fictional universe of The Wizard of Oz. The Emerald City Gates are watched over by the Guardian of the Gates, who adjudges entry into the Emerald City. The process ensures that all who enter, wear the greentinted spectacles that protect their eyes from the bright reflections of the city’s brilliant architecture in the sun.

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At first, the Guardian of the Gates is sceptical about letting Dorothy Gale – the story’s main character – and her friends into the city. Once the Guardian sees that Dorothy is wearing red slippers, however, he immediately opens the massive green doors and allows her party entry into the glorious city. Before Dorothy gets to see the film’s titular Wizard, she must pass through one more set of gates: this time, the gates of the palace. The gates lead to a very tall and wide dimly-lit hallway. At the end of the long hallway, there is the extravagant royal throne room of the Oz. Instead of meeting Dorothy and her friends in person, the Wizard appears to them in the form of a giant translucent green head that floats above a large green chair, in a shroud of green smoke and flames. Dorothy and her friends are each allowed to speak with the Oz’s head one by one, as he screams and shouts at them in a powerful intimidating voice. The Oz orders Dorothy to bring back the broom belonging to the Wicked Witch of the Westin, in return for a promise to help send her back to her home in Kansas. After killing the Wicked Witch and retrieving the broom, Dorothy and her companions return to the city. The Wizard is surprised to see them and tells her to come back the following day, only for Dorothy’s dog Toto to pull back a green curtain and reveal an old, grey-haired man who turns out to be the Wizard, whose image of power and might, is an illusion of tricks and secrecy. The Wizard and the large gates that he uses to protect himself have much in common with the Delusion Door. The Wizard of Oz seeks to restrict access to his city just as the Delusion Door inhibits progress, both are steeped in secrets and mysteries. Like the Wizard of Oz, the Delusion Door inspires fear – which explains the Door’s connection to something inherently scary about the unknown and the unexpected. Joey Yap’s Qi Men Dun Jia - The Doors 85

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Visualising the Delusion Door To visualise the Delusion Door in the physical world, one might imagine the shadowy world of an intelligence and security agency. This agency’s headquarters are located deep underground, making it appropriate for the Delusion Door’s association with secrecy and concealment. The agency’s main task is collecting information and tracking criminals on the internet. Above its headquarters, one would find a collection of perfectly innocuous buildings. The buildings are secured but the headquarters main security measures are located underground to prevent unwanted attention. Because the agency helps maintain national security, it is also involved in counter terrorism operations. It monitors suspicious persons and archives a great deal of sensitive and confidential information. Although people are aware of this agency’s existence, they tend to have fanciful notions about its activities and the people who work there. The popular image of this agency comes from the way it is portrayed in movies. An obvious real world analogue for this fictional agency is the CIA or Central Intelligence Agency of the United States. Another real world proxy is the British MI6. Both agencies are tasked with the collection of intelligence and monitoring of suspicious individuals in the name of national security. Many of their operations are carried out in secrecy and the full extent of their capabilities is top secret. They are frequently portrayed in the media in an exciting and exaggerated fashion, usually for dramatic and entertainment purposes.

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The Delusion Door’s Abilities

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Strengths Although the Delusion Door is considered inauspicious overall, it is helpful in a number of situations. For one, it can help people hunt and fish more successfully. It can also help law enforcement personnel apprehend thieves and criminals. Debt collectors may also benefit from the Delusion Door. Since the Delusion Door represents “hiding away”, it also favours solitary activities such as studying and research. The Delusion Door is associated with secrecy so it is good for transmitting, delivering and receiving confidential information, as well as carrying out covert operations. It is also ideal for enjoying solitary activities such as meditation and practising mindfulness. Nefarious people may use the Delusion Door to impede others or bring misfortune upon their enemies. It can also help one elude their enemies or avoid capture.

Weaknesses The Delusion Door is unsuitable for carrying out all wealth-related pursuits. People who plan to travel should also avoid the Delusion Door, as it may derail their travel arrangements or complicate matters. When meeting a friend or family member, the Delusion Door can make it hard for them to recognise you.

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The Delusion Door in A Person’s Destiny Palace People born with the Delusion Door in their Destiny Palace have a gift for investigation and analysis. They are keen observers and deep thinkers, able to quickly evaluate new situations and size up others with amazing accuracy. Delusion Door people are meticulous researchers and prolific workers. They hold themselves to a standard of excellence and expect nothing less than high quality work from others. Delusion Door people always keep their guard up at all times even though they are peaceful and affectionate at heart. They tend to see through other people’s charades and lies immediately, and over time they would become somewhat cynical about others. They only open up to their most sincere and worthy friends. People born with the Delusion Door in their Destiny Palace can be very charming and refined, when the occasion calls for it. They are poised and possess a quick wit. They prefer their own company, however, and only socialise with people who measure up to their stringent standards. In person, a Delusion Door individual can come across as somewhat aloof, but one can be sure that it is only an attempt to compensate for the person’s insecurities. Delusion Door people are not keen on participation. They have no interest in clubs, organisations, social groups or patriotism. They are lone wolves who find their own path. Delusion Door people actually enjoy being alone and staying away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. In many ways, they would have fit in better in much earlier times when the pace of life was less hectic. They need a good deal of quiet time to be with their own inner thoughts and dreams. They dislike intense stimulation and gravitate towards relaxing past times.

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The most negative Delusion Door people can be quite pessimistic, stubborn, secretive and reserved. These Delusion Door people can be hard to live with, as they have a serious lack of concern for others. They go through life with a chip on their shoulder from feeling let down and done wrong by society.

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Delusion Door people are sceptics. They never take anything at face value and they are very good at uncovering the truth. They believe that nothing is exactly as it seems and that there is more to reality than meets the eye. Many Delusion Door people subscribe to conspiracy theories and believe that many things in life are outside of their control. Many are interested in the metaphysical and philosophical, not because they are believers, but because it allows them access to the ambiguous, abstract questions of the world for which there are no clear answers to. This can either give them peace of mind or fuel their pessimistic mindset. They tend to be spiritual people with much time spent on pondering the nature of life and other philosophical and metaphorical questions. They are often deep in thought, and may be known to annoy others with their constant need to question everything. A person who has a chart dominated by the Delusion Door usually stands out in a group. They would be somewhat introverted, perhaps shy, never truly comfortable in social settings. They are also intellectual, but their intellect is not always obvious, especially at an early age. As they get older, they tend to become more outspoken and opinionated. Many Delusion Door people secretly believe that they are smarter than everyone else. They hate gossip and fads and are immune to smallmindedness and backstabbing. They usually have excellent taste and a natural love and understanding of art. They dislike and completely ignore fashion trends, and are attracted to eccentric, unpopular people. They are not usually interested in politics, despite possessing a strong sense of justice.

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Delusion Door people are interesting, in that their brilliant intellects come with low emotional intelligence and self-awareness. The satisfaction and happiness they can find from mental explorations, allow them to spend and enjoy long hours of solitude. Yet, at the same time, they tend to put too much faith in the power of the mind, thereby putting them out of touch with the essence of life, which can be experienced only in feelings and not in words. They have problems connecting and communicating with people face-to-face. Their gloomy nature does not endear them to people and this can fuel their misgivings about socialising. People do not always know how to handle a Delusion Door person. The most under-developed and immature Delusion Door person can be cynical, verbally abusive, arrogant and oblivious to the pain and suffering of others. Other people’s problems simply do not interest them, yet when it comes to their own troubles, they expect everyone else to feel for them. The key to happiness for Delusion Door people is to question their own negative habits and embark upon a journey of enlightenment. By learning more about themselves and the wonders of life, they may begin to better cope with and derive more pleasure out of life. A Delusion Door person may have to constantly battle against negative impulses to maintain a good quality of life. It is up to each Delusion Door person to choose between a life of abundance and a life of limitation. The Delusion Door denotes a stable future for Wood element people. It forecasts potential sickness for Metal element people and is also inauspicious for Earth element people. For Water element people, it is associated with a wealthy outlook and for Water element people, it signals potential benefits from the help of a Noble Person. The Delusion Door is inauspicious for someone who has the Fire element and Water element in his or her Year, Month, Day or Hour Stem.

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The Delusion Door’s Influence on Wealth, Career, Health and Relationships

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Wealth Money is of little consequence to Delusion Door people. They are motivated by the promise of wisdom or education, not money per se. Because Delusion Door people are set in their ways, they tend to be averse to risk. Those who do decide to pursue financial freedom, prefer tried and tested investment methods. Those who research and make an effort to learn the true correlation between risk and reward, can become wealthier than those who do not. For the best financial outlook, a Delusion Door person should consult a more experienced person for financial advice and be willing to cede control of his finances to someone else. Because Delusion Door people are such good judges of character, they need not worry about choosing the wrong financial mentor.

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Career Delusion Door people are sharp thinkers who work best in careers where they can make use of their investigative and reasoning skills. They absorb knowledge quickly and have accurate intuitions. What’s more, they go beyond merely accepting facts – they have a natural desire to experience things for themselves and draw their own independent conclusions. They are best-suited to careers in science, academia and education. Delusion Door people are definitely not warriors. It may be too late for those who only discovered this after the fact, but those with the Delusion Door in their Destiny Chart who wish to pursue careers in the military should request a transfer to support and administrative roles that have to do with analysis and logistics. Natural vocations and careers for a Delusion Door are archaeologist, historian, psychiatrist, scientific researcher, detective, investment counsellor, scholar, programmer, artist, engineer, and architect.

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Relationships As mentioned above, people born with the Delusion Door in their Destiny Chart tend to be loners. They find it hard to make friends and form relationships, in part because they can seem cold and indifferent to others, and in part because they actually prefer to keep to themselves.

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Despite this, Delusion Door people are affectionate and warm people deep down. They are perfectly capable of forging friendships and many have a small number of close friends and confidants. They generally guard themselves around other people, as they are sceptical of other people’s motives and judgement. They can easily detect deception and insincerity in others and will avoid such people should they encounter them. The upshot of this is that the relationships they have are always sincere and meaningful. Should a Delusion Door person be subjected to negative influences he could become especially pessimistic and selfish. It can be a real challenge to live with and love such a Delusion Door person. Many are innately aware of this, only to view it as further evidence in support of their own solitude. If the Delusion Door meets with the Six Harmony (representing marriage) under any circumstance, one can expect an unhappy marriage and strained relations with family members.

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Health There is a possibility that under certain inauspicious combinations, Delusion Door people may be somewhat sedentary, with little interest in sports and exercise. Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, however, so Delusion Door people may wish to reconsider their position on physical activities if they hope to increase their wellbeing and lifespan.

Delusion Door people enjoy solitude, but if they withdraw too much they can become mentally ill. With too much time dedicated to thinking, they could develop anxiety and depression. Delusion Door people must ensure that they maintain a social lifestyle for the best mental health outlook.

In terms of specific body parts, the Delusion Door represents the liver and eyebrows. It can also represent tears and Qi (energy). Delusion Door people are susceptible to illnesses involving the digestive system. They are also prone to wind.

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景 門 THE SCENERY DOOR

景 門

SCENERY DOOR

THE SCENERY DOOR 景門 Jing Men

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Overview

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The Scenery Door (Jing Men 景門) represents splendour, beauty and quality. It is associated with outstanding achievement and the act of invention. It also symbolises all that is superficial and things that appear important until they are subjected to scrutiny. Its name is a reference to its position in the South Sector. In ancient times, the South of China was warm in summer and renowned for its natural beauty.

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The Scenery Door represents a time when the Yang energy is strong and life on Earth is at its most prosperous. Its birthplace is the Li Palace in the south. The Li Palace belongs to the Fire element and it represents summer itself. Its location in the Li Palace places it near the Death Door in Kan, where its auspiciousness may be affected. The Scenery Door is one of beauty and quality. However, it may experience a precarious position that is echoed in the representation of the middle daughter: the daughter who Counters the Qian Metal representing her father and clashes with the Kan Water representing her husband. This could simultaneously indicate the benefit of close and harmonious relationships and the calamity that can result from poor ones. The Scenery Door can help one draft legal documents, carry out paperwork or deal with authority. It can bolster one’s reputation and help businesses brand and position themselves properly in their respective markets.

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When the Scenery Door is found in the Kun 坤 2, Gen 艮8 and Centre Palaces, it is Less Auspicious. In the Zhen 震 3 and Xun 巽 4 Palaces, it is both Stable and Greatly Auspicious. When it resides in the Qian 乾 Palace 6, it is said to be Entering Graveyard and when it resides in Dui 兌 Palace 7, it is Compelled. When the Scenery Door’s Natal Position is the Li 離 Palace, a Fu Yin arrangement occurs. When its Natal Palace is the Kan 坎 Palace, found opposite the Li Palace, a Fan Yin arrangement is created instead.

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震 E Zhen

離 S Li

坤 SW Kun

大吉

伏吟

次吉

Auspicious

Fu Yin

Good

大吉

迫

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SCENERY DOOR

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反吟

入墓

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Fan Yin

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兌 W Dui

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The Scenery Door in History and Literature The Scenery Door has much in common with the Arc de Triomphe. The Arc is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France. It is recognised worldwide as a French landmark. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle (originally named Place de l’Étoile), at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.

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The Arc de Triomphe honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars. It was commissioned in 1806 after Emperor Napoleon led his army to victory in Austerlitz. This occurred at the peak of the Emperor’s fortunes. The names of French generals and accounts of their victories are inscribed on the inner and outer surfaces of the Arc. The names of some 128 battles can be found beneath the Arc, along with a vault known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. Engravings on the Arc pit heroic nude French youths against bearded Germanic warriors wearing chain mail. The monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806 and inspires patriotism and reflection. The four main sculptural groups on each of the Arc’s pillars are: Firstly, Le Départ de 1792 (or La Marseillaise), by François Rude. This sculptural group celebrates the cause of the French First Republic during the 10th August uprising. Above the volunteers is the winged personification of liberty. Secondly, Le Triomphe de 1810, by Jean-Pierre Cortot celebrates the Treaty of Schönbrunn. This group features Napoleon, crowned by the Goddess of Victory.

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Thirdly, La Résistance de 1814, by Antoine Étex commemorates the French resistance to the Allied armies during the War of the Sixth Coalition. Finally, La Paix de 1815, by Antoine Étex commemorates the Treaty of Paris, concluded in that year. Following its construction, the Arc became a rallying point for French troop parades after successful military campaigns. It is the focal point of the annual Bastille Day Military Parade. Allied forces famously marched under the Arc in 1945 after World War II when the occupation of France had come to an end. As a beautiful monument to French military prowess, the Arc de Triomphe is an appropriate proxy for the Scenery Door, itself associated with beauty and accomplishment. Its arch-like shape makes it seem much like a giant scenic door, especially if one look at it in a more literal sense.

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Visualising the Scenery Door To visualise the Scenery Door in the physical world, one can picture it as a famous city. The Scenery Door City is world renowned for its beauty but also known for its seedy underbelly and crime.

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The Scenery Door City is home to the rich and beautiful, and people are drawn to it by the promise of fame and fortune. Many of its residents are celebrities, having made it big from their work in entertainment, fashion and cinema. The Scenery Door city is a fairly prosperous city, but it is a place where many people’s dreams crash and burn. One can work hard but never reach the top as success depends on having the right connections. People from around the world view the Scenery Door as a place of opportunity – and disappointment as well. The gap between the rich and poor is more pronounced than it is in the country at large. The majority of people who move to the Scenery Door City in the hopes of becoming a star, will fail. The city centre is home to dance studios, cinemas, clubs and luxury bars. The city’s downtown area has less to offer. It also has an alarmingly high crime rate. Tourists are routinely advised not to venture downtown as a result. Despite its problems, the Scenery Door City is a central hub for fashion and entertainment. Its populace set trends that permeate popular culture and determine what is hot and what is not. A real world proxy for the fictional Scenery Door city described above is Los Angeles, home to Hollywood. Hollywood itself is of course, synonymous with the motion picture industry. Although Hollywood would like to depict itself as a place of glitz and glamour, it has many social problems. Hollywood’s populace has high rates of drug use and alcoholism. Nepotism, racism and sexism are also rife within the movie industry itself.

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The Scenery Door’s Abilities Strengths The Scenery Door is a moderately auspicious Door. It is most beneficial in professional situations. It can help one conduct public speaking or make a presentation and boost one’s performance in an examination or in a test. Salespeople will find that the Scenery Door improves their conversion rate and adds to the bottom line. Generally speaking, the Scenery Door can help ensure that one’s voice is heard in the workplace and that the work and ideas they submit, are given due consideration. In politics, the Scenery Door can help a candidate connect properly with their constituents and grow their support base. The Scenery Door helps one stay organised and be on schedule. It aids in the following of procedure too – so if one must file a report or lodge a complaint, the Scenery Door will ensure that he can do so effectively.

Weaknesses The Scenery Door is unsuitable for activities involving money. It can introduce risk into one’s financial plans and hinder efforts to gain capital. Travellers should also avoid this Door, as it can cause delays or worse. If one plans to meet up with a close acquaintance, he may wish to delay his meeting to a time when the Scenery Door is not present, as the acquaintance may not even recognise him.

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The Scenery Door in A Person’s Destiny Palace

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Those born with the Scenery Door in their Destiny Palace are highly creative and communicative. Their achievements tend to centre on communication skills. They are gifted speakers with a strong command of language, but they are equally effective writers and teachers, as well. Scenery Door people can pursue a variety of careers with their talents. A disproportionate number of Scenery Door people are drawn to careers in entertainment where they can make use of their wit and natural charisma. In person, Scenery Door people are optimistic and cheery. They have an indomitable spirit and a contagious “can do” attitude. Scenery Door people in a positive frame of mind are drawn to beauty and harmony in life. They also love conversing and connecting with others. They have boundless social energy and pride themselves on being approachable. They bring warmth into the lives of everyone they meet and know how to listen and respond to others well. Scenery Door people are a welcome addition to any social group or situation. They can integrate into any given social circle and find common ground with its members very quickly. It is not surprising, then, that Scenery Door people help provide the social “glue” - they can bring people together from many different backgrounds and help them create new friendships in return. As mentioned, Scenery Door people are witty. Their sense of humour is magnetic. Scenery Door people use humour to ease their social interactions and endear themselves to others with their natural charm. They are also typically good looking – which adds to their overall charisma and presence.

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Extroverted and adventurous, Scenery Door people love to take chances and live life to the fullest. They have a lot of energy and need stimulation constantly to feel fulfilled. Scenery Door people have good instinctive timing. They seem to “accidentally” find themselves in the midst of interesting situations and surrounded by interesting people. It may be easy to feel jealous of Scenery Door people’s exciting life, especially if others do not understand that these people unconsciously make decisions that place them in such situations. Few people know that Scenery Door people can be sensitive souls. If they are hurt or rejected, they can become quite depressed and withdrawn. Fortunately, they are resilient people at heart and they will always bounce back in the end. Scenery Door people will always find the silver lining and come to terms with their losses or failures. Like other sensitive people, they have a strong sense of empathy and they are highly attuned to the suffering of others. They can spot a friend in need and identify ways of making them feel better – this adds to their social value as well. Because Scenery Door people are in such high social demand, they can easily get caught up in the trappings of pleasure and fun. Unbalanced Scenery Door people may spend so much time partying and seeking pleasure that they develop a frivolous personality and lack purpose. They may also become thoughtless and undisciplined if their situation allows it. Worsening the problem is the fact that they love to daydream and find it hard to settle down and take on responsibilities. As Scenery Door people age, they may find it hard to deal with commitment, routine and responsibility – all tenants of adulthood. For people with the Scenery Door to become well-rounded, balanced and happy, they must learn discipline. Since they get carried away easily, they must learn to focus and direct their attention, in order to avoid missing opportunities. If they are distracted, they will fail to achieve their goals.

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In order for Scenery Door people to centre themselves and reach their full potential in life, they must develop inner strength and resolve. Otherwise, they will be doomed to live life out of focus and leave everything they touch unfinished. They may also become superficial and narcissistic if they do not temper their worst excesses.

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The Scenery Door has a nasty jealous streak. This jealousy stems from the fact that the Scenery Door can be insecure and uncertain of themselves, especially in regards to their motivations in life and personal goals. Scenery Door people must learn that they do not always need to be the centre of attention. They must allow others to shine from time to time. Should their insecurities and their doubt overwhelm them, Scenery Door people that have not yet achieved balance in their lives, may face a possible breakdown. They must not allow their self-pity to destroy their confident and optimistic nature, but instead, use it as an opportunity to dig deep into their true motivations and desires, and slowly start to work towards what they really want in life. Scenery Door people can be really enthusiastic about things. They can infect others with their enthusiasm, as long as they themselves do not lose interest. They should utilise their talents to help people as well. They should also seek out friends who can provide them with guidance and support, and share their enthusiasm for their passions. Despite their tendency towards frivolous behaviour, Scenery Door people are highly intelligent and should make full use of their gifts in that area. They can easily acquire knowledge, but instead of merely skimming the surface of a topic, Scenery Door people are advised to make a full exploration of the subject. This will enable them to increase the diversity of their skills and talents.

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Those who have been blessed with a heavy dose of Scenery Door in their charts, tend to have an easier time being happy, optimistic and playful creatures. However, this kind of “joie de vivre” can leave the same people unprepared for the more demanding experiences that life inevitably brings. These individuals can also achieve happiness easily. However, it is almost always a consequence of something materialistic or fleeting. They need to discover for themselves that true happiness - one that is not a consequence of any particular event but is truly the result of a deep appreciation towards life itself - is worth more than anything else. True happiness can be found not in possessions or material things, but within relationships the individual have with other people.

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The Open Door’s Influence on Wealth, Career, Health and Relationships

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Wealth Scenery Door people are among the least disciplined of the 8 Doors. If they hope to accumulate wealth and become financially independent, they must learn about the value or order, logic and consistency. Less experienced Scenery Door people are not very good at handling money because of a general lack of concern about it. They tend to live in the present and do not give too much thought to the future. Therefore, they are prone to spend money when they have it and when they do not have money, they just do not spend.

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Career Scenery Door people are highly creative people. As mentioned, they have a powerful command of spoken and written language, and this allows them to express themselves with clarity and focus. When blessed with an unusual imagination, a Scenery Door person can be a creative powerhouse. Scenery Door people who wish to work in a creative field, may think of themselves as a work of art. They can develop a formidable presence and make use of their natural charisma in show business, entertainment and hospitality. Scenery Door people have a strong dislike for monotonous work. They also like to have freedom to pursue their own ideas and interests. Thus, they should avoid tedious, repetitive work or restrictive corporate working environments. Slow thinking and overly contemplative people tend to frustrate them, so it is important that Scenery Door people find colleagues with a similar mind-set. They are naturally drawn to work alongside non-conformists and mavericks. If a person’s Year Stem resides in the same Palace as the Scenery Door, it denotes that the person in question will be exceptionally eloquent, welldressed, easy going and charismatic. Scenery Door people can work well as advertisers, event organisers, entertainers, dancers, actors, performers, designers, hosts, sales people, teachers or travel guides.

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Relationships People born with the Scenery Door in their Destiny Palace are ardent and loyal lovers. There are deeply touched by emotional experiences of all sorts and any drama in their lives may take time to play out. They may find themselves completely head over heels in love with their partners.

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They have a unique appreciation for beauty – both obvious and subtle. They are also blessed with this positive trait of finding something to love about anyone they come across with. Equipped with such a huge need for love and so much to give in return, Scenery Door people can make wonderful partners. They are always ready to forgive and they admire their partner, as long as he or she provides the love they need so much. When Scenery Door people have relationship problems, they take them to heart. Their giving disposition and attraction to superficial things and cheap thrills mean that they may find themselves in demanding relationships. Still, the greatest happiness for Scenery Door people is to have an emotional relationship where one loves and is loved in return. Heartbroken Scenery Door people must remember that it really is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all! Sex is very important to Scenery Door people – it lies at the heart of their relationship. Their ideal partner must enjoy sex and be willing to try many different things in the bedroom – being adventurous is key to win their heart in this matter. If the 6 Harmony (representing marriage) and the Scenery Door reside in the same Palace and Counters the person’s Day Stem or Year Stem, the person in question may have an unhappy marriage, which could also lead to a divorce.

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Health Considering how emotionally sensitive Scenery Door people can be, they will have a tendency to become depressed when overwhelmed. This may cause them to retreat into themselves. Should their insecurities and their doubt overwhelm them, Scenery Door people who have not yet achieved balance in their lives, may face a breakdown. For the best mental health outlook, a Scenery Door person must learn to control and balance their emotions and develop mental fortitude for when things get tough. In terms of specific body parts, the Scenery Door represents the heart, eyes, blood and veins. People with the Scenery Door tend to be prone to boils and gangrene as well.

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死 門 THE DEATH DOOR

死 門

DEATH DOOR

The DEATH DOOR 死門 Si Men

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Overview

死 門

As the name implies, the Death Door (Si Men 死門) represents death and ageing. It is often associated with negative energy and stagnated Qi. It can have a stifling effect and delay or halt one’s progress and growth. Thus, it is considered an inauspicious Door overall. With that said, death is an essential part of life and the Door fulfils a necessary function. All things must come to an end, nothing and no one lives forever and the Death Door marks the end of a journey. However, since death is also one half of the natural cycle of life, it also signifies the start of a new cycle. As death ends, life begins.

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For all the grimness of the Death Door and its morbid connotations, it does not deserve to be feared the way it is; it helps maintain harmony in the Universe and keep things moving. The Door’s effects are farreaching, for there is nowhere in Heaven and Earth that is safe from its influence. Its touch can be seen in the colours of autumn and the falling leaves. The Death Door is an Earth element Door. It originates in the Kun 坤 Palace in the southwest. Kun itself represents mother, winter, convergence, darkness, concealment and death.

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If the Death Door resides with one of the 3 Nobles, it is beneficial to hunting and good for finding and seeking someone or something. When the Death Door is found residing at its Natal Palace of Kun 2, a Fu Yin formation is created, and if it is seen in the Palace opposite to Kun 2, which is Gen 艮 Palace 8, it is said to be in Fan Yin. The Entering Graveyard status results from a locating in Xun 巽 Palace 4 and Zhen 震 Palace 3, and Counters the Death Door. In the Palaces of Qian 乾 6 and Dui 兌 7, the Death Door is Inter-producing, which may have a positive effect on the reading. However, a position at Kan 坎 Palace 1 where it is Compelled is in the Greater Inauspicious status, as is a position in Li 離 Palace 9, even though it may be said to be Producing Prosperity.

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震 E Zhen

離 S Li

坤 SW Kun

入墓

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伏吟

Grave

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Fu Yin

剋

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Counter

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反吟

迫

生

Fan Yin

Compel

Produce

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The Death Door in History and Literature One of the best representations of the Death Door is the land of Mordor in J. R. R. Tolkien’s fictional universe of Middle-earth. Mordor was a black volcanic plain occupied and controlled by Sauron, in the southeast of Middle-earth and to the East of Anduin, the great river – a place of death and despair. Orodruin, a volcano in Mordor, was the destination of Frodo Baggins and Sam Gamgee in their quest to destroy the One Ring.

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Sauron chose Mordor as the site for his fortress because it was protected by mountain ranges on all three sides. They would suppress any attempted invasion and keep those who lived in Mordor from escaping. Tolkien was reported to have based Mordor on the volcano of Stromboli near Sicily. Mordor’s dry and blasted geography would also be extremely unfriendly to any army camped on the plains. Any attempt to storm Mordor would undoubtedly take months, due to the harsh surrounding terrain. During the War of the Ring, Sauron gathered an army at Mordor. After the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, a Host of the West went to the Black Gate. In the Battle of the Morannon, Sauron sent his army to destroy the men of Gondor and Rohan, but then Frodo Baggins destroyed the One Ring and Mordor fell. The Dark Tower, the Black Gate and the Towers of the Teeth were destroyed. Mount Doom exploded, clearing the sky over Mordor. Both Sauron and his Ringwraiths were apparently destroyed. Critics believe that the name “Mordor“ is based on the Old English word “morðor“, which meant “mortal sin” or “murder”. It was not uncommon for names in Tolkien’s fiction to have relevant meanings in several languages, including those invented by Tolkien and the actual historical ones. Tolkien was a professor who taught the Anglo-Saxon language. Many of the places in his books had Anglo-Saxon, Nordic and Germanic names. Mordor itself and its dark, barren geology – unchanging and stagnant evoking the spirit of the Death Door. At Mordor, Frodo and Sam destroyed both the One Ring and Sauron, bringing an end to his tyrannical rule so that life can flourish unhindered. Thus, Mordor is a place associated with Life and Death, just like the Death Door itself.

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Visualising the Death Door To visualise the Death Door in the physical world, one can think of a cemetery or graveyard. Cemeteries are located all over the world and today, most are well-maintained and protected, though this was not always the case in history. In centuries past, every village and town in the civilised world had its own graveyard. However, the expansion of towns into cities and the outbreaks of diseases caused these graveyards to become overcrowded. In order to overcome this issue and with modern advances in transportation, cemeteries began to spring up outside of city limits and these cemeteries were managed by private companies, instead of religious institutions. Modern cemeteries are usually located away from populous areas, but they still fulfil an important function in society. There are many cultural and religious traditions built around the burial of the dead, and graveyards give people a place to commemorate their loved ones and pay their respects from time to time. When one thinks of a graveyard or cemetery, the popular image is probably that of death and decay, or gloominess and stillness. It is often associated with sadness, mourning and despair, much like the Death Door itself. Yet, death is merely part of the cycle of life. When a person dies he makes room for another person to live and leave his mark. When a body is buried, it provides nourishment to the plants around it. Hence, life and death are truly connected. There are also cemeteries that cater to those who prefer a natural burial. Bodies are buried in woodlands and natural surroundings without coffins or caskets for environmental reasons. This is in keeping with the spirit of the Death Door, as this type of burial allows for faster decomposition for the surrounding life to make use of the nutrients left behind in the process. A real world physical analogue to the Death Door cemetery described above, is the Highgate Cemetery in north London. Although it is a place of finality associated with death, its abandoned and overgrown decay also gives it the de facto status of a nature reserve. Both cemeteries and wilderness happen to be represented by the Death Door.

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The Death Door’s Abilities

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Strengths As mentioned, the Death Door helps perpetuate the cycle of life and death, fulfilling a necessary function. It is beneficial for executions of punishment. It can also help one better appreciate and connect with their ancestors or carry out religious and spiritual activities. It can help avert negative energies or Sha Qi from propagating and block harmful spirits. Finally, gravediggers and graveyard maintenance are eased by the Death Door.

Weaknesses The Death Door will hamper one’s growth and career progress and is unsuitable for matters of finance. It can cause financial loss or stagnation. Because of the Death Door’s obvious connections with death, its effects are unhelpful to those seeking medical treatment because it can reduce the efficacy and prevent recovery. Among the general population, the Death Door drives ageing and all of the ailments associated with it.

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The Death Door in A Person’s Destiny Palace If one has the Death Door in one’s Destiny Palace, one is likely a compassionate and generous person. A true Death Door person has a selfless attitude. They will gladly give up all their material possessions for the good of others. Death Door people are trustworthy and honourable. They are just thinkers concerned with equality and fairness. Such Death Door people care deeply about the wellbeing of those who are less fortunate and will always help them, if given the opportunity to do so. To their credit, Death Door people never expect a reward for their kindness or philanthropy. If a Death Door is unable to assist someone in need, he can become quite unsettled and disappointed. Death Door people have vivid emotions and because they live life with intense feelings, they tend to be sensitive souls. Their rare sensitivity makes them extremely responsive to people and sensitive to the effects of the atmosphere, music and sounds of nature, colours and different personalities. A Death Door person’s unique understanding of life and their place in it allows him to produce great literature. If a Death Door person is not interested in creating literature, he would most likely have a great interest in it anyway. Death Door people can express their feelings through painting, music and performance art, too. All 8 Doors have good sides and bad sides, and the Death Door is no different. In the wrong circumstances, when they lack maturity and balance, Death Door people can become condescending, arrogant, cold and apathetic towards the suffering of others. In doing so, they ignore their true nature and enter into a vicious self-destructive cycle. The most

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common cause for this kind behaviour is when Death Door people feel that they themselves are the victims of injustice. They would behave in vindictive, cruel and malicious ways in a vain attempt to bring about balance and even the score.

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It is probably these negative traits that account for the Death Door’s association with death. It is once again, worth noting that in spite of its name, the Death Door itself should not be associated with destruction. Instead, it represents the final stages of a cycle and calls for the preparation of a new beginning. The Death Door has some similarities with the Life Door, since death, like life itself, is part of a natural cycle. However, whereas the Life Door is a symbol of growth and love within a family or community, the Death Door is associated with the larger cycle of the Universe. Consequently, Death Door people like to feel that they are part of something bigger and contribute to their community. The Death Door is the least judgemental of the 8 Doors, it is the most tolerant and the most conscientious. They are humanitarians by nature, who see no real difference between their next door neighbour and someone who is on the other side of the world. They respect all cultures and ways of thinking. Death Door people often have an interest in the spiritual and the supernatural. They like to learn and think about the occult and some even dabble in it. Although Death Door people are generous and selfless, they have ambitions all the same. Their sensitive nature can stifle their attempts to grow and improve, however. This is because the slightest harmful influence can cause them to doubt themselves and their goals. When their desires exceed their capabilities, they can easily become disheartened. Even if they are brave, energetic and make bold plans, if the circumstances are inauspicious or they are surrounded by negativity, they lose the courage to implement their plans.

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Death Door people are wanderers. To enjoy life, they require unrestricted freedom to roam. Independence is one of their most important rights. It is so important that a Death Door person goes to great lengths to avoid commitment. They see material wealth and property as shackles that threaten to tie them down to one place. Their desire for freedom stifles their financial prospects and prevents them from following through on some of their personal relationships. Counter-intuitively Death Door people like to impose their will and way of thinking on others. Fortunately, they are too soft and passive to actually do so. The result is that they are in a constant state of internal conflict over their wish to freely express their views, while fearful of the backlash that may arise if their views turn out to be controversial. Should a Death Door person expresses his opinion, he will do so in a cautious and reserved way. Death Door people’s overall inability to act openly and fight the way they would like to, can lead them to despair, and so many of them end up becoming first-rate grumblers! For the best quality of life, a Death Door person must learn to handle uncertainty and assert himself more often. It is also important for Death Door people to learn how to transfer their ideas into practice and they need to stop dreaming and start doing - basically more action and less talking. If a Death Door person’s Day or Year Stem is in the same Palace as the Death Door, it denotes that one will be unusually stubborn, mean or vengeful. Such people have stronger rebellious instincts than most, thus, they are very stubborn, mean, and vengeful with proclivities for retaliation and rebellion.

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The Death Door’s Influence on Wealth, Career, Health and Relationships

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Wealth Money is not as important to Death Door people, as it is to the individuals from the other Doors. They view material wealth as trivial and restricting. Owning a property ties them to one physical location, for example. When a Death Door person does start to think about money and investment, it is usually in middle age when he has settled down somewhere. Once a Death Door person has made up his mind to pursue financial goals, he would have good success. The only trouble is that Death Door people are generous to a fault. They have an easy come, easy go attitude when it comes to money. They may alternate between financially comfortable and getting into debts.

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Career Death Door people are suited to careers as inventors, teachers, scientists, political activists, psychics, artists and musicians. These careers allow them to make use of their creativity and interest in the natural world at large, and the occult in some cases. Death Door people work well in job roles where they have a great deal of contact with other people from different disciplines. If possible, a Death Door person should consider volunteering in or pursuing philanthropic work. The charity sector offers paid opportunities which they may be able to apply for successfully.

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Relationships People born with the Death Door in their Destiny Chart are not particularly good in romantic relationships because they are overly sensitive. They are both demanding and changeable while being distant and hard to read. This frustrates their partners and creates friction.

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Death Door people fear rejection and hide their feelings from everyone, which usually destroys their romantic prospects over the long-term. Compounding the issue is the fact that Death Door people hate restrictions. It may be fair to say that they are simply not amenable to long-term monogamy or everlasting love. Being forced to change to fit someone else’s perception of their selves and remaining too long with one person can make them restless and unhappy. They struggle to strike a balance with another person and give themselves to their partner. Death Door people who wish to have a lasting romantic relationship, should seek out a partner who is giving and kind. Such people can compensate for their shortcomings and see to a happy and permanent union. If a Death Door person chooses a partner who is not giving and kind, he would be unable to maintain a harmonious relationship. Consequently, Death Door people may have to endure much heartbreak before they can find the right person. It is not unusual for Death Door people to develop insecurities and become disillusioned with love in general. Death Door individuals have a strong sexual appetite, but are often too shy and embarrassed to pursue others to completely fulfil that desire, even in long-term relationships. This is just another of their many contradictory personality traits. If the Six Harmony (representing marriage) meets with the Death Door, it suggests that one’s marriage will come to an end. If the Death Door is in the same Palace as the Six Harmony and Counters the person’s Year Stem, the person in question, would likely go through a divorce soon.

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Health Because Death Door people are so emotionally vulnerable and thoughtful, it is easy for them to fall into a pessimistic mind-set. With that, comes anxiety and depression, exacerbated when things do not go according to plan. The Death Door people’s mental health is reliant on their circumstances, but it is fair to say that they suffer higher incidents of mental illnesses than the other Doors. In terms of specific areas of the body and organs, the Death Door governs the spleen, cheek and muscles, in general. People with the Death Door in their Destiny Palace are prone to getting lumps and worms. If the Death Door, the Heavenly Grain and a person’s Year Stem Palace reside in the same Palace, it means that the person would have a severe incurable disease.

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THE FEAR DOOR 驚門 Jing Men

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Overview

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The Fear Door (Jing Men 驚門) symbolises the presence of fear and suspicion; a force that clouds the mind with anxiety and creates doubt. The Fear Door can cause a great deal of frustration and unease and hamper optimism. It is also associated with arguments and discord. Despite all of this, the Fear Door can produce goodwill. Its effects are not fatal, and it can help one bring others to justice for their wrongdoings.

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The Fear Door is associated with the end of autumn: a time when one can feel the bite of winter and see that plants are preparing to hibernate. Days grow shorter and gloom sets in. The Fear Door originates in the Dui 兌 Palace of the West. It is a Metal element Door. When it resides in Gen 艮 Palace 8, it is said to be in the Entering Graveyard position. When it resides in the Li 離 Palace, it is said to be Countered. It is Compelled in Xun 巽 Palace 4 and Discouraged in Kan 坎 Palace 1. When it is found in Kun 坤 Palace 2 or Qian 乾 Palace 6, it can produce harmony. When the Fear Door’s Natal Palace is Dui 7, a Fu Yin arrangement is created, and when it is found in the opposing Zhen 震 Palace 3, a Fan Yin arrangement is created instead.

巽SE Xun

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離 S Li

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Weakening Harmony

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The Fear Door in History and Literature The Fear Door has a lot in common with the book “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The Secret Garden is about a girl named Mary who, after her parents died from cholera, is adopted by her oftabsent uncle, Mr. Craven. Alone in her uncle’s manor except for some servants, she wanders around and one day finds a hidden door that leads to a small private garden. Around the same time, she hears a child crying in the house, and finds a hidden bedroom in which a sick boy, who turns out to be her cousin Colin, is bedridden. As it transpires, Mr. Craven once had a wife. She died after falling from a tree in her favourite garden. Devastated by her death, he locked the door to the garden and buried the key. Unable to deal his loss, he neglects his young son who suffers from a spinal issue and travels often. Instead of confronting his problems and work on improving the life of his motherless child, he instead opts to escape from his fears, anxieties and worries. The Fear Door in Qi Men Dun Jia represents everything that the character Mr. Craven wishes to escape from in The Secret Garden. The literal door to the garden is a gateway to a place of loss and painful memories. In the book, Mr. Craven’s fear affects his son, who suffers from anxiety so great that it leaves him bed bound. Unlike Mr. Craven or his son, the main character Mary faces her fears. Despite losing her parents, she accepts her loss and moves on. One might picture Mary growing as a person, after opening the Fear Door and overcoming her own fear.

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Visualising the Fear Door In order to visualise the Fear Door as a physical place, one might think of a city built on a cliff. The fictional city’s unusual location was chosen because it makes the city easy to defend. Initially, it was a military outpost. Over time, trade and immigration increased its population. Eventually, the former military outpost grew into a bustling city. However, because it is in a location prone to landslides and rock falls, its citizens must take diligent care that all structures are carefully maintained and supported.

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The good news for its population is caused by the Fear Door’s association with the Earth element. Because of this, the Fear Door City has strong foundations that run deep, and the city together with its many buildings derive stability and strength from the earth itself. The people who live in this city are pragmatic and cautious. Many work in the legal and law enforcement sectors, where they inspect, monitor and enforce. The city has a large and powerful local council and government. The city’s many officials do what they can to ensure that the city is safe and crime free. A large number of the city’s inhabitants have served or continue to service in the military. This is hardly surprising given its original function as a military outpost. Clever planning and investments into critical infrastructure, ensure that the city is accessible. Because of its interesting location and history, it is something of a tourist hotspot. Visiting tourists provide the city’s small businesses with revenues and breathe life into the area. The cliff side surrounding the city contains vast cave structures which appeal to scientists and tourists alike. Researchers also visit often to investigate the area’s unique flora and fauna. Real world equivalents to the fictional Fear Door City described above include, the municipality of Castellfollit de la Roca in Spain. It is built on a narrow strip of tall, thin volcanic rock with a dizzying 160-foot drop on either side of the strip. Another fascinating real world proxy is the Hanging Houses in the village of Cuenca, also found in Spain.

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The Fear Door’s Abilities

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Strengths Like all of the 8 Doors, the Fear Door’s effects are neither all good nor all bad. It can help apprehend criminals or bring someone who has done wrong to justice. It can help empower one who wishes to give someone a stern warning or even declare an all-out war. It lends a person an intimidating air and ensures that the threats are taken seriously. It can also help one deceive others or fend off attacks.

Weaknesses Like other Doors which are predominantly seen as inauspicious, the Fear Door should not be used to help one financially. It is also unhelpful to those undergoing medical treatment. It represents worry and anxiety, and may possibly worsen one’s health and vitality, and prevent treatment from working as intended. The young, the elderly and the frail may have the most to fear from the Fear Door.

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The Fear Door in A Person’s Destiny Palace

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People born with the Fear Door in their Destiny Palace are orderly, logical and practical. They have excellent natural capabilities for analysis, planning, scheduling and organisation. They see structure in everything around them and are always on the lookout for more efficient and better ways of doing things. Fear Door people are among the most practical, reliable, reasonable and diligent of the 8 Doors. Their idealistic nature is offset by their practicality – to put it simply, they get things done. If a Fear Door person has motivation and drive on top of their orderly approach to life, they can achieve a great deal of success. The fact that the Fear Door is strongly associated with the Metal element explains why Fear Door people are so tough and resilient. They gain a great deal of strength and perseverance from this relationship. Fear Door people will never shy away from responsibilities and are always willing to take extra burdens upon their shoulders. When there is a need to rely on someone, there is no one better than Fear Door people. They are excellent partners in marriage and work, since they can be relied on to provide support and feedback if and whenever needed. Fear Door people are also good at following orders and instructions. They listen to guidance and feedbacks and will do what they are told, without hesitation. Many employers consider Fear Door people to be the perfect type of employees. One can easily mistake a Fear Door person’s willpower for stubbornness. They may not actually think of themselves as particularly stubborn and obstinate, but can sometimes come across as such for their dedication and commitment to seeing things through according to their way of thinking.

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Many people value dependency and availability in friendships. Since they are highly dependable, loyal and trustworthy, people are drawn to Fear Door people. Friendships with Fear Door people often last a lifetime. However, due to their serious nature, Fear Door people tend to avoid spending time with frivolous or immature people. The drawbacks of a Fear Door person’s dogged determination are narrow-mindedness and over-conservatism. They can become overly fixated on details that are of no real consequence, losing sight of the bigger picture. Sometimes Fear Door individuals are at risk to getting so much bogged down in details that they find themselves unable to move forward. When this happens, they must learn to take time out and consult with others. Family, friends and colleagues can often provide a Fear Door person with a sense of perspective for overcoming the tendency to count rivets. Fear Door people who are unable to let go and bend or break the rules from time to time, may find opportunities and fun pass them by. Because the Fear Door is practical, reasonable and constant, a less-developed Fear Door person who have yet to learn flexibility, may lack imagination. They rarely question their assumptions and under certain circumstances, they may actively resist change – even when it is for the better. Fear Door people in positions of authority may impede progress. If they are not sufficiently exposed to opposing viewpoints, they could become intolerant and when faced with people of other cultures, countries or races, their ignorance and single-mindedness could make them come across as bigoted.

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Fear Door people believe in results. While they are certainly goaloriented people, they tend to go for modest and highly attainable goals. They are not visionaries or risk takers, and their achievements always lie within established paradigms. They have the skills, intelligence and perseverance to make it to the top, provided if they can set their mind to do it and identify a proven way to getting there. The Fear Doors do not like to make waves, so they are not especially concerned with becoming the very best in their field. They lack the competitive spirit associated with some of the other 8 Doors.

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One limitation of Fear Door people is their lack of social skills. They lack intuition and find it difficult to relate to their problems and other people. If this weakness is left unchecked, it can become a serious obstacle in their path to success. As the Fear Door controls lawsuits, conflicts and disasters, it is inauspicious to have this Door in one’s Wu Hour of a Bing Year, Ding Month or Si Day.

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The Fear Door’s Influence on Wealth, Career, Health and Relationships Wealth Fear Door people rely on logic and discipline when it comes to money. They prefer low-risk, long-term investment opportunities and accumulate wealth the old-fashioned way through hard work and savings. They are practical with their money and always live within their means, which makes it easy for them to grow their wealth over a long period of time. Fear Door people can be trusted to make practical and wise choices regarding their wealth, not only for their own use but for passing it on to their children as well. It is rare for a Fear Door person to endure financial hardship, as they plan for every contingency in life with the knowledge and belief that the unexpected can – and does – happen.

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Career Fear Door people are solid providers and hard workers. They are disciplined and focused on their work at all times. Adding to that, Fear Door people are practical and diligent as well. They are able to accept any idea, pick up any project and start making things happen. Any work done by a Fear Door would be of excellent quality with no cut corners.

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Many Fear Door individuals choose careers in the military or modern sales-oriented professions, where their obedient, disciplined nature is right at home. They especially thrive in duties that include administrative and organisational work. They will pay attention only to things that they can enjoy for a long time. They are skilled in details and able to overpower, even the most boring job. They always remain calm even when the people around them are on the verge of losing their patience. Many craftsmen and skilled labourers have the Fear Door prominently in their charts. Whenever they reach a goal, they set the foundation for new achievements. They always work hard and create more, and in light of their patience and dedication, they are well-prepared for such an exhausting rhythm. Fear Door people value orderliness, logic, and reliability in their peers and subordinates, which are the tools upon which they themselves rely to get ahead. Undeveloped Fear Door people cannot handle chaos and may be prone to panic attacks, if things do not appear fully under control. They need to know that they are the ones with a grip on things, so that they can be the first to react if anything goes wrong.

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Sometimes a Fear Door person’s adherence to protocol can slow the person down and inhibit creativity. Fear Door people who fall under these negative influences or those who do not seek to improve themselves can become stubborn, narrow-minded and spiteful. These traits harm workplace morale and reduce overall productivity. They are perfectionists who love order and enjoy cataloguing and organising everything in their life to better keep track of their ideas and activities for more effective management of the everyday flow of time and events. Fear Door people can succeed in jobs as engineers, mechanics, motivational speakers, architects, carpenters, technical writers, accountants, managers or librarians. Many Fear Door people become excellent managers and organisers, and it is not at all uncommon to find a Fear Door in the upper echelons of business and government. This is because they have outstanding track records when it comes to getting things done, despite their weak people skills. Their great asset as managers is their ability to delegate effectively. If a person’s Year Stem is in a Prosperous or Strong Palace with the Fear Door, it denotes that the person must be eloquent but indecisive. If the Fear Door, the Heavenly Assistant and the person’s Palace are in the same Prosperous or Strong Palace, it means that this person must be a lawyer or a teacher.

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Relationships Loyal and devoted, Fear Door people make ideal partners in marriage. They view marriage as a responsibility and an ongoing project, always making sure to provide and care for their spouse and children. One can count on a Fear Door person to step up to the mark for their children, and do what is right by them.

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Because they are so work-orientated, Fear Door people have very few friends. The friends they do have are close friends and once someone breaks into a Fear Door person’s inner circle, he would often find himself in a connection for life. Fear Door people are always willing to take on extra burdens for a close friend or family member. Although Fear Door people are disciplined and strict parents, they are also warm and loving with their children. This is partly due to their pragmatic recognition of showing children love in order to help with their development. They make the best of their marriage and are always good providers. Their spouses usually find them very reliable and supportive – which are all admirable qualities that they would instil in their children as well. If a person’s Year Stem meets with the Six Harmony (representing marriage) in the same Palace, or when it is Countered by the Fear Door, it indicates that this person’s marriage is crumbling. In the worst-case scenario, this person would likely be going to court.

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Health Fear Door men tend to be average in looks, but they are physically healthy and strong in their prime. Fear Door men and women are also notably neat and clean. An underdeveloped Fear Door person has difficulty handling chaos and may be prone to panic attacks, if it things do not appear fully under control. In terms of specific body parts, the Fear Door represents and governs the lungs, mouth, saliva and skin. Unfortunately, Fear Door people with a weak immune system or improperly cared for health, tend to be susceptible to a variety of diseases. They may suffer from a reduced quality of life due to numerous chronic health conditions.

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QI MEN DUN JIA

THE DOORS

In Qi Men Dun Jia, ‘Men’ represents the 8 Doors found in each sector of a Qi Men Chart. Of all the Qi Men components, the Doors are unique for being the most visually evocative. Due to their influence on actions and events, the 8 Doors tend to have a selection of tasks and proceedings that they are deemed suitable and unsuitable for, thus making them useful for a large variety of activities. Qi Men Dun Jia when translated, means “Mysterious Door Hiding the Jia” – making it obvious that the Doors play an important role in representing the state of man and everything else. These 8 Mystical Doors of Qi Men, also known as the Human Plate, govern our actions and the events surrounding our lives. When we reach for the power of the Doors, we will be able to maximise the potential of what we do, to obtain the best possible result in life. Qi Men Dun Jia: The Doors for the first time, brings together a wealth of information on the 8 Doors for the versatile application of Qi Men. Discover and learn how to recognise and interpret the guides and wisdoms presented by these Doors, and through this process gain a deeper understanding of one’s self and the world that surrounds us. Key highlights from this book: • Comprehensive and contemporary references, as well as technical information on Qi Men applications using the 8 Doors • Helpful personality and character traits based on the Door in a person’s Destiny Palace – which will assist to identify personal strengths and weaknesses, including methods of self-improvement • A wide range of reference materials with broad descriptions and information on the 8 Doors • Descriptive forecasts and interpretations of the 8 Doors in various interactions • Visualisations of the 8 Doors based on their respective attributes and influences, as well as descriptions of the Doors in historical or literary contexts

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