When the Heavenly Plate Geng (庚) lands on the Earthly Plate Year Stem, it signifies Tai Bai (Geng) obstructing the ruler of the year. This indicates that major plans for the year will be hindered, and matters related to elders or superiors will not go smoothly. Those planning major undertakings should avoid this period and choose a more auspicious time.
Heavenly Plate Geng (庚) + Earthly Plate Year Stem
Geng (庚) adding to Gui (癸) is a Great Obstruction (Da Ge), adding to Ren (壬) is a Superior Obstruction (Shang Ge), and it is also disliked when encountered in the year, month, day, or hour.
The Year Stem is the ruler of the year, governing the annual qi and fortune. In the Qimen chart, it also represents elders, superiors, government officials, and other significant personnel and matters. Geng (庚) is the inauspicious metal of Tai Bai, characterized by obstruction and hindrance. When the Heavenly Plate Geng (庚) lands in the palace of the Earthly Plate Year Stem, it means the inauspicious metal suppresses the Year Ruler, hence it is called Yearly Obstruction (Sui Ge). Geng (庚) adding to the Year, Month, Day, or Hour Stem all constitute an 'Obstruction' (Ge). The classical text also dislikes encountering it in the year, month, day, or hour. Yearly Obstruction (Sui Ge) is the foremost among the four 'Obstructions' (Si Ge), indicating the most significant events and the longest duration of influence. Principle of formation: The Year Ruler is constrained, and the overall qi of the year's major trends is obstructed. Therefore, it indicates that major plans, large projects, significant marriages, and other long-term endeavors for the year will be hindered and difficult to achieve. It also suggests difficulties in dealing with elders, superiors, and government officials, with no avenues for seeking help. In terms of auspiciousness, it is an inauspicious formation (Xiong Ge), its power is deep and slow, not necessarily manifesting immediate danger, but causing major matters to be prolonged and unresolved. Precautions: If the Year Stem is prosperous, there may be opportunities amidst the obstructions; if it is weak, the entire year will be stagnant. Obtaining the Three Auspicious Deities (San Qi) or an auspicious door can mitigate half of its effects. It is advisable to break down major tasks into smaller parts and proceed step by step. For matters involving official approval or major family affairs, under this formation, it is especially important to allow ample time and not to stake everything on one attempt.
It will be difficult to achieve major breakthroughs within the year. Promotion quotas may be suppressed, and transfer approvals may remain undecided. Relationships with higher-ups will be difficult to establish this year. It is advisable to treat this year as a period of accumulation, focusing on solid performance. Forcing one's way through higher channels will likely lead to setbacks and wasted efforts.
Annual-level major investments and expansions will be hindered. Financing, land approvals, and large-scale collaborations will be prolonged and unresolved. It is advisable to break down large ventures into smaller ones and invest in stages, ensuring stable cash flow throughout the year. High-stakes gambles hoping for a single big win should be absolutely avoided this year.
Marriage discussions may be stalled by elders. Dowry, wedding dates, and conditions between the two families may be difficult to agree upon within the year. It is advisable to first stabilize the couple's relationship and gradually work with the elders, without forcing major events to be completed within the year. Hasty arrangements may lead to hidden troubles.
Particular attention should be paid to the health of elders. Old ailments of elderly family members may recur this year; early health check-ups should be arranged. Chronic illnesses for oneself will be difficult to cure within the year; the goal should be stable control. If major surgeries can be rescheduled, it is advisable to evaluate thoroughly before deciding.
Cross-year long-distance travel such as immigration, studying abroad, or long-term overseas assignments will likely be hindered by policy approvals, requiring repeated submission of documents. It is advisable to allow double the usual time and prepare alternative plans. Ordinary short-distance travel within the year is not subject to the prohibitions of this formation.
Cases involving government officials or superiors will be difficult to conclude within the year. Administrative approvals, inheritance, and family disputes will be particularly protracted. It is advisable to prepare for a long battle and solidify the chain of evidence. For disputes that can be resolved out of court, early reconciliation is recommended to cut losses in time.
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