Introduction: The Interweaving of Space-Time —— The Underlying Logic of Displacement Prediction
In the prediction system of Zeng Shan Bu Yi, predictions regarding "Movement" (displacement) are the most flexible. The records state: "People scramble for fame and profit along the roads, facing unpredictable storms; in divination, the World line should be considered primary."
Displacement prediction focuses on handling three pairs of relationships:
Departing Person vs. Destination (World and Response): The World line represents oneself (or the traveler), and the Response line represents the destination.
Safety vs. Obstacles (Official/Ghost and Children): The Official line represents dangers and delays on the journey, while the Children line represents peace and favorable winds.
Intent to Return vs. Timing (Functional Spirit and Combination/Clash): When a traveler returns depends on the movement of the Functional Spirit and the "filling" or "triggering" of energy.
This chapter will combine the "Secret Methods" from the records with modern practical insights to help readers lock onto itineraries and return dates amidst chaotic Earthly Branch changes.
Section 1: Travel Chapter —— Journey Safety and the Choice of Departure
According to the "Travel Chapter 91," the core of travel divination lies in ensuring the "Safety of the Person."
1. The World Line: The Life Energy of the Traveler
World Prosperous and Transforming to Auspicious: The best omen for travel. Represents the traveler having ample physical energy and the destination being profitable.
World Feeble, Ominous, or Transforming to Return Restriction: Absolutely unsuitable for travel. If one insists on departing, they will not only gain nothing at the destination but also fear encountering accidents midway.
World Transforming to Retreat Spirit: Represents "wanting to go but regretting," or returning halfway, eventually failing to reach the destination.
2. The Response Line: The Destination Environment and People to Rely On
Response Generating/Combining with World: Someone at the destination will receive you; the environment is friendly.
Response Restricting World or on Official/Ghost: The destination is hostile, or there are legal disputes and disease risks. It is best not to go.
3. The Official/Ghost Line: The "Tiger in the Path"
The records categorize the dangerous imagery of a moving Ghost across different line positions and Six Gods:
Black Tortoise Ghost: Guard against thieves and hidden plots.
Vermilion Bird Ghost: Guard against legal disputes and quarrels.
White Tiger Ghost: Predicts lingering illness or traffic bloodshed.
Soaring Serpent Ghost: Predicts alarm, fear, and strange delays.
Sky Turtle Ghost: Represents entanglements; being tied down by trifles and unable to leave.
Section 2: Sailing and Wind Prediction —— Miraculous Use of the Children Line
This is an "Undisclosed Secret" mentioned at the end of the Traveler Chapter.
1. Children as the Spirit of "Fair Wind"
In ancient sailing or modern aviation/maritime prediction, the Children line is not just the God of Fortune; it is the symbol of "Fair Wind."
Logic: Sailing most fears head-winds and storms (Official/Ghost). Children can restrict the Ghost. The day the Children line moves is the time of a worry-free mind, calm waves, and smooth sailing.
Timing Judgment:
Children moving: A fair wind can be obtained on the day of Value or Combination.
Children still: A fair wind can be obtained on the day of Clash.
Children entering the Tomb: Represents wind force that is not lasting or is being blocked.
2. Deep Analysis: Modern Transportation Conversion
Although the records speak of "Sailing," this logic applies to airplanes and high-speed rail.
Children Moving: Represents the flight being on time and the journey being pleasant.
Parents Line Moving: Parents govern wind/rain and the physical body of the plane/ship. Parents transforming into Return Restriction warns of mechanical failure; Parents generating World means protection from elders or officials throughout the trip.
Section 3: Returning Traveler Chapter —— Precise Prediction of News and Return Dates
"Traveler Chapter 94" possesses a rigorous logical system for predicting "Which day they will arrive home."
1. Selecting the Functional Spirit
Relatives: Select based on Six Relative relationships (Parents, Brothers, Wife/Wealth, Children).
Friends or Strangers: Use the Response Line (Ying) as the Functional Spirit.
2. Rules for Judging the Return Date
World Void means Quick Arrival: A counter-intuitive "Secret Method." A Void World line represents "my position is already empty," and the home is ready for them. The traveler often arrives within the day.
Functional Spirit Moving to Generate World: The traveler has already set out and is eager to return.
Functional Spirit Still; Responds on Clash: If still, they haven't moved yet. Wait until the Day Master clashes with the Functional Spirit; that is when they will start the journey home.
Functional Spirit Void; Responds on Filling: The traveler is currently delayed by something (Void). They will return on the day the void is filled (Value).
Transforming to Retreat Spirit means Returning: Retreat represents "returning from a distance." This is a strong signal for coming home.
Transforming to Advance Spirit means Not Returning: Advance represents "going to a more distant place."
Section 4: Deep Analysis —— Conflict between "Illness" and "Return Date"
The commentary emphasizes a crucial detail: "If the Functional Spirit has a flaw (illness), they are uneasy abroad; only if the Spirit is healthy can the return date be judged."
Logic: Ancient methods said if a traveler's line is restricted (ill), don't ask when they return, ask about their safety first. However, the commentator argues: The divine omen manifests in movement; if the divine has already shown a return date, judge accordingly.
Correction: If the traveler is in danger (feeble and restricted), even if the hexagram shows a return date, what returns might be bad news (the body or a severely ill person). Safety and return must be analyzed together.
Section 5: Practical Case Analysis
Case 1: World Void means Quick Arrival (Servant's Return)
Background: Yin Month, Jia-Zi Day. Divining "When will the servant return?" Hexagram Gou to Tai.
Analysis: Wu Fire Wealth (Servant) is hidden and restricted—normally inauspicious. But Wild Crane Elder judged: "World Void means quick arrival."
Timing: The World line is in the ten-day void. Day Master Zi Water clashes open the hidden Wu Fire.
Result: The servant arrived on the Ji-Si day (the day the World exited the void).
Case 2: Children as the Secret of Fair Wind (Sailing Case)
Background: Xu Month, Bing-Xu Day. Boarding a boat at Jiangyou, divining for safety. Hexagram Xu to Ming.
Evolution: Initially worried about the Ghost holding the World. By the Wu-Zi day, a great storm arose. He then realized the Parent Zi Water moving represented the storm of the Zi day. The changed hexagram produced "Si Fire Children."
Conclusion: Wild Crane Elder judged the Ji day (Si's value) would be clear with a fair wind.
Result: It was verified. Proves "Children are the fair wind of the journey."
Case 3: Advance Spirit and Not Returning (Friend's Destination)
Background: Xu Month, Jia-Zi Day. Divining if a friend will go elsewhere. Hexagram Da Zhuang to Guai.
Analysis: Shen Metal Children transforms into You Metal Advance Spirit.
Logic: Although the Official star (Friend) is prosperous, the Children transform into an Advance Spirit to restrict the Official. This represents the power "obstructing the return" is increasing.
Result: The friend eventually went elsewhere; the hope for an immediate return was lost.
Section 6: Deep Analysis —— Scale of "Near vs. Distant" Return Dates
The records categorize displacement timing into precise scales:
Near matters respond in Days and Hours: If the traveler is already on the way, look for "Clashing Void" or "Combining Value" hours/days.
Distant matters respond in Months and Years: If the traveler is in a foreign land and the line is still, look for the "Month of Clash" or "Year of Prosperity."
Special Mechanism: Combination waits for Clash; Clash waits for Combination. If the Functional Spirit is "Combined," they are tied down (work, illness, no tickets). They move only when the combination is clashed open. If "Clashed," they are already rushing; they arrive when the line is "Combined/Stabilized" (reaching a station).
Section 7: Avoiding Harm —— Direction and Return Restriction
Avoid the Direction of Return Restriction: If the World line transforms into Return Restriction (e.g., Wood to Metal), going to the destination will cause "self-damage" or internal collapse. Suggestion: depart on a day when the restricting spirit is subdued, or change the destination to a "Sheng Fang" (Direction that generates World).
Use Children Movement to Evade: If fearing thieves (Black Tortoise Ghost), love the movement of Children. Depart during the hour when Children are prosperous.
Section 8: Ten Practical Golden Rules for Displacement (Summary)
World prosperous—Travel is safe; World feeble—Stay home: Energy determines safety.
Response generates World—Someone receives; Response restricts World—Guard against rivals: The destination's interpersonal environment.
Children is the Fair Wind; Ghost is the Waves: Core indicators for aviation/maritime.
World Void—Return is fast; Functional Spirit Void—Return is distant: Home is ready vs. the person is delayed.
Advance means going further; Retreat means returning home: Evolution determines direction.
Combination brings obstacles; Clash starts the journey: Departure and arrival lie between clash and combination.
Stillness looks for the Day of Clash; Movement looks for the Hour of Combination: Locking the precise timing.
Black Ghost means Thieves; White Ghost means Bloodshed: The form of disaster.
Sheng Fang is Auspicious; Restricting Fang is Ominous: Directional principles.
Divine twice to verify: Major displacements require careful confirmation.
Conclusion of Chapter 17
In the wisdom of Zeng Shan Bu Yi, displacement is not blind movement, but a reconfiguration of energy in space-time. By perceiving the "Fair Wind" of the Children line and the "Quick Arrival" of the Void World, we can precisely capture the footsteps of distant travelers. The highest realm of displacement prediction lies in "Knowing when to advance or retreat, and clarifying the direction."
Next Chapter Preview: "Chapter 18: Heaven's Secrets Revealed: All-Series Logical Framework Review and Advanced Hexagram Heart-Methods." We will analyze the "most private" techniques Wild Crane Elder accumulated over a lifetime, helping you complete the final leap to becoming a Master!
