When the Heavenly Stem Gui (癸) is above the Earthly Stem Ren (壬), two waters combine, and a snake appears upon a snake. This indicates repeated events, deceit, and entanglement. It is especially inauspicious for marriage, warning against remarriage, unclear status, and complications.
Formation Condition
Heavenly Stem Gui (癸) + Earthly Stem Ren (壬)
Classical Source
Gui (癸) above Ren (壬): Marriage involves remarriage, the second marriage yields no children, and life is not preserved.
Explanation
Repeated Teng She (复见螣蛇) is an inauspicious formation where the Heavenly Stem Gui (癸) is above the Earthly Stem Ren (壬). Both Ren (壬) and Gui (癸) are water elements and symbolize snakes: Ren (壬) is a large Yang water snake, and Gui (癸) is a small Yin water snake. Seeing a snake upon a snake gives rise to the name 'Repeated Teng She'. Teng She (螣蛇) signifies deceit, entanglement, and strangeness. When repeated, these characteristics are amplified, indicating frequent repetitions, difficulty distinguishing truth from falsehood, and old issues resurfacing. This formation is highly inauspicious for marriage. Classical texts state that it implies remarriage, no children from the second marriage, and a short lifespan, suggesting hidden marital history, entangled relationships, and complications from remarriage. The principle behind this formation lies in the confluence of two waters, blurring the distinction between Yin and Yang. The combination of Ren (壬) and Gui (癸) signifies unclear boundaries, which in human affairs translates to overlapping relationships, broken promises, and layers of hidden truths. Teng She (螣蛇) also represents false alarms and many dreams, thus often accompanied by unwarranted disturbances. In terms of auspiciousness, this formation is inauspicious: if the Door and Star are also inauspicious, entanglement leads to disaster, beware of serial deception; if the Door and Star are auspicious, it merely indicates repeated struggles, but clarity can eventually be achieved. Precautions: For marriage inquiries, thoroughly verify the other party's marital and parental status; for remarriage, ensure all legal procedures from the previous marriage are settled. For general matters, guard against duplicate contracts, repeated charges, and other complex schemes. If the Teng She (螣蛇) spirit is also present, the deceitful aspects are even more pronounced. If it falls into Emptiness (空亡), the repeated events are often just false alarms. Whenever this formation appears, documenting everything in writing and keeping records is the best solution.
Categorized Judgments
Career and Official Position
Matters will be full of twists and turns, with repeated back-and-forth. Agreed-upon terms may change repeatedly, beware of verbal promises not being honored. All agreements must be put in writing and documented. Do not fall into the same trap twice; be especially wary of former partners turning hostile.
Wealth and Business
Beware of repeated charges, duplicate contracts, and serial scams in financial matters, as false information abounds. Verify every transaction meticulously to avoid double payments. Avoid high-interest projects that you don't understand, and be extra cautious with recommendations from acquaintances.
Marriage and Relationships
This is a highly inauspicious formation for marriage, indicating remarriage, hidden marital history, and entangled relationships. Before marriage, thoroughly verify the other party's marital status, parental status, and debts. For remarriage, ensure all legal procedures from the previous marriage are settled before pursuing a new relationship.
Health and Illness
Often indicates recurrence of old illnesses, chronic and lingering conditions, as well as false alarms, insomnia, many dreams, and neurasthenia. Seek thorough treatment to eradicate the root cause of illness; do not stop medication prematurely upon improvement. Calming the mind, regulating daily routines, and ensuring adequate rest are more important than blindly taking tonics.
Travel and Movement
Indicates repeated changes in travel plans and revisiting old routes, with many false alarms and strange occurrences during the journey. Book flexible tickets and accommodations with cancellation/change options. Have backup plans for important trips. Be cautious when traveling at night to avoid disturbances; traveling with companions provides more security.
Lawsuits and Disputes
Cases are prone to repeated trials and prolonged disputes. Beware of the opposing party retracting statements, breaking agreements, or old cases resurfacing. Ensure a complete chain of evidence and keep original documents safe. Mediation agreements should include mandatory enforcement clauses to prevent the other party from reneging and re-entering litigation.