When the Heavenly Stem Yi (乙) is above the Earthly Stem Xin (辛), the Green Dragon is attacked and overcome by sharp metal, causing it to flee. This signifies financial loss, ruin, subordinates absconding with property, and loss of both people and wealth. It is a highly inauspicious formation among the Ten Stems Responses.
Formation Conditions
Heavenly Stem Yi (乙) + Earthly Stem Xin (辛)
Explanation
Yi (乙) is the Chief of the Three Auspicious Stems (日奇), symbolizing the Green Dragon. Xin (辛) is Yin Metal, sharp and representing punishment and transgression. When the Heavenly Stem Yi (乙) descends upon the Earthly Stem Xin (辛), the Green Dragon is attacked and flees, hence the name 'Green Dragon Escapes'. The principle of this formation is that the sharp Xin metal specifically attacks the Yi wood. The soft and weak Yi wood is unable to resist and can only abandon its position and flee. The dragon is a noble creature; if the dragon flees, it signifies the loss of the household, the dissipation of good fortune, and thus leads to servants absconding with goods, harm to livestock, and financial loss and ruin—meaning people handling your assets will leave with them, and your foundational wealth will be damaged. In terms of auspiciousness and inauspiciousness, this is a highly inauspicious formation: generally, it indicates the dispersal of people and wealth, subordinates resigning and absconding with funds, partners withdrawing capital, loss of clients, and domestic unrest. For marriage, it often indicates the woman leaving or the relationship breaking down. For lost items, they are difficult to find, often having been taken away by someone. Important note: The inauspiciousness of this formation lies entirely in the 'escape' or 'loss' aspect. The key prevention point is to guard against people handling your money and assets. Encountering the three auspicious gates (Open, Rest, Life) can mitigate the inauspiciousness, and some losses may be recoverable. Encountering inauspicious gates accelerates ruin. If Yi (乙) encounters Void (空亡), the person leaving has made up their mind, and pursuing them is futile. The immediate priority is to secure core assets, audit accounts, reclaim authority, and change locks. It's never too late to mend the fold after the sheep have been lost.
Categorized Judgments
Career and Official Position
Key team members are contemplating leaving, and may take clients, resources, or confidential information with them. Authorization and permissions should be reviewed immediately. For the querent, this place is difficult to stay; if the intention to leave is firm, then part amicably, but ensure proper handover documentation for self-protection.
Seeking Wealth and Business Operations
Clear signs of financial loss: handlers absconding with funds, unrecoverable payments, or investment targets disappearing are all possible. The immediate priority is to consolidate account permissions, verify inventory and accounts. All new investments should be paused; stop the bleeding first, then plan for the future.
Love and Relationships
One party in the relationship has developed an intention to leave, often the woman's heart has strayed, or the relationship may break down due to family involvement in financial disputes. Forcing it is futile; it's best to first clarify asset ownership. For the unmarried, it's not advisable to give betrothal gifts or money at this time, to prevent losing both people and wealth.
Health and Illness
Liver wood is attacked, beware of liver and gallbladder diseases, muscle spasms, and external bleeding. Household pets and livestock are also prone to illness or injury. For chronic patients, beware of the condition recurring or worsening; be cautious when changing primary doctors, and keep a personal record of medication lists.
Travel and Movement
Beware of losing money or belongings during travel. Entrusting wallets, documents, or luggage to others is most risky. Travel companions may also part ways midway. Before long-distance travel, ensure your home and pets are well-arranged. For those seeking people or lost items, the target has already gone far away.
Lawsuits and Litigation
Cases often involve embezzlement, misappropriation, or abduction. Key witnesses and evidence are easily lost. It is advisable to apply for asset preservation and evidence fixation immediately. Recovery lawsuits are protracted; secure as much as possible, do not prolong the battle indefinitely.