When the Heavenly Stem Wu (戊) descends upon the Earthly Stem Yi (乙), the Green Dragon unites with the Spirit. The auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of this formation is not fixed and depends entirely on the Eight Doors in the same palace: if it encounters an auspicious door, all endeavors will be smooth; if it encounters an inauspicious door, plans will be hindered.
Formation Conditions
Heavenly Stem Wu (戊) + Earthly Stem Yi (乙)
Explanation
Green Dragon Unites with Spirit refers to the Heavenly Stem Wu (戊) descending upon the Earthly Stem Yi (乙). Within Wu (戊) is hidden Jia Zi (甲子), and Jia (甲) wood is the Green Dragon; Yi (乙) is Yin wood, known as the Spirit Grass. When the Green Dragon descends upon the Spirit Grass, the two energies unite, hence the name 'Unites with Spirit'. From the perspective of stem interactions, Yi (乙) wood restrains Wu (戊) earth, but Yin wood restraining Yang earth is a mild interaction, not intensely conflicting. Therefore, the formation itself does not constitute a clear auspicious or inauspicious force. The key to judgment lies entirely with the Eight Doors in the same palace: if it encounters the three auspicious doors (Open, Rest, Life), the supportive power of the Dragon and Spirit uniting is activated, leading to smooth endeavors and potential for wealth and fame; if it encounters inauspicious doors (Death, Shock, Injury), the combined force is instead entangled by inauspicious energy, leading to hindered affairs or even burdens due to cooperation. In terms of auspiciousness, it is a neutral formation, a typical structure that transforms with the doors. Although the name is beautiful, it is not a reliable indicator on its own. Important considerations: When making judgments, first look at the door, then at the formation; do not solely rely on the formation's name to declare auspiciousness. If the palace where Wu (戊) earth resides is in 'entering tomb' or 'void', even with an auspicious door, the supportive power is greatly diminished. If it also encounters 'door forcing', then changes may arise within the union. For matters involving cooperation or partnerships, especially beware of mid-course changes; for any joint ventures, terms must be finalized in advance.
Categorized Judgments
Career and Official Positions
The success or failure of a career depends on the door in the same palace: an Open Door is beneficial for job seeking and negotiating positions; a Life Door is beneficial for performance and cooperation. Promotions and new opportunities can be pursued smoothly. If it encounters Injury Door or Shock Door, there will be colleagues' obstruction and constant disputes. During this period, it is advisable to avoid taking the lead or being in the spotlight; first stabilize your current position.
Wealth and Business Operations
Financial fortune is determined by the door: encountering a Life Door indicates wealth through cooperation; partnerships and channel alliances can be successful. Encountering a Death Door or Shock Door means hindered income, and one must also guard against partners dragging down accounts. Checking the auspiciousness of the door before signing contracts and then deciding on the scale of investment is the key to managing money with this formation.
Marriage and Relationships
Relationships show signs of union. With an auspicious door, there is mutual affection and understanding; introductions and blind dates have a high success rate, and marriage can be discussed. With an inauspicious door, there is superficial harmony but inner discord; the closer you get, the more conflicts arise. The key to judgment is whether the atmosphere of interaction is relaxed; relationships forced together at this time are unlikely to have good outcomes.
Health and Illness
Health issues primarily involve imbalances related to the spleen, stomach, and liver wood, such as indigestion or emotional stagnation. With an auspicious door, treatment is effective quickly, and there are noble people to guide in seeking medical advice. With an inauspicious door, misdiagnosis or delays are common; changing doctors or seeking treatment in a different environment often brings a turning point.
Travel and Movement
The auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of travel depends on the door: if an auspicious door is in the palace, the journey will be smooth with companions' care, suitable for group travel or business trips. If an inauspicious door is in the palace, there will be unexpected changes during the journey or discord among companions; simplify the itinerary as much as possible, and it is best to keep valuables with yourself.
Lawsuits and Litigation
Litigation depends on the door to determine progress: an auspicious door is beneficial for reconciliation; both parties still have some consideration for each other, and mediation to settle the case is the most cost-effective. If an inauspicious door is encountered, the other party may cooperate superficially but contend secretly; do not easily trust verbal promises, and every concession must be put in writing.