Heaven Plate Geng (庚) over Earth Plate Geng (庚). Two Gengs in the same palace, also known as the 'Battle Formation'. The Metal energy is excessively rigid, leading to conflict among peers. It signifies official disputes, unexpected calamities, discord among siblings and friends, and general obstruction and stagnation in all matters. It is advisable to remain still and not act rashly.
Formation Conditions
Heaven Plate Geng (庚) + Earth Plate Geng (庚)
Explanation
Geng (庚) represents the planet Venus (Tai Bai Jin Xing), symbolizing weapons, obstruction, and stubborn individuals in Qimen Dunjia. When Heaven Plate Geng falls upon Earth Plate Geng, the two Gengs are in the same palace, forming 'Tai Bai Tong Gong', also known as the 'Battle Formation'. The principle of this formation lies in the superposition of similar Metal energies: Geng Metal inherently signifies肅殺 (sternness and killing), and two Gengs in the same palace indicate an excess of rigid energy, like two blades clashing, unwilling to yield. Therefore, it signifies conflict, internal friction, and unexpected calamities. This is an inauspicious formation, representing self-conflict: troubles often arise from peers, with disputes over interests among siblings, friends, and business partners being most common. It also indicates legal entanglements and unforeseen disasters. When interpreting, first observe the prosperity and decline of the palace: in palaces where Metal is strong (Qian, Dui), the inauspiciousness is more severe; if it falls in Li palace, Metal is controlled by Fire, its rigidity is suppressed, and the inauspiciousness is slightly reduced. If auspicious doors and stars are also in the same palace, the inauspiciousness can be mitigated, but disputes are inevitable; if inauspicious doors are present, conflicts escalate, beware of injuries from blades, car accidents, and other hard impacts. If this formation encounters Kong Wang (Void), the imagery of conflict becomes void, often indicating a false alarm; if it encounters Zhi Fu, it indicates disputes arising from official matters. Whenever Tai Bai Tong Gong is encountered, matters such as competition, lawsuits, partnerships, and construction should all be postponed. Remaining still and yielding is the best strategy, waiting for the formation to change before acting.
Categorized Interpretations
Career and Official Positions
If this formation is encountered during job applications or competitive bids, competition among peers will be fierce, and one is easily ostracized by colleagues of the same rank, making it difficult to succeed. For those employed, beware of being implicated in internal conflicts among colleagues, and for partnership projects, beware of dissolution. It is advisable to maintain one's current position; it is not suitable to contend for positions or make demands at this time. Act when the situation eases.
Wealth and Business Operations
This formation is highly unfavorable for seeking wealth, indicating disputes arising from money. Partnership funds are prone to disagreements, and investment targets may face malicious competition from peers. Debt collection will be a stalemate, and aggressive collection may lead to conflict. It is advisable to suspend large transactions, preserve capital, and avoid competing for profit with others.
Marriage and Relationships
In relationships, it signifies constant arguments, where both parties have strong personalities and are unwilling to yield, with cold wars and verbal disputes alternating. It also indicates the intervention of a rival of the same generation. At this time, it is not advisable to confront, force marriage, or negotiate. Both parties should take a step back, avoid direct confrontation, and then communicate.
Health and Illness
Illnesses relate to the lungs, large intestine, tendons, bones, and injuries from metal objects. It indicates the simultaneous occurrence of old and new ailments, or the risk of surgery and external injuries. The illness may show signs of recurring struggle, and treatment plans are prone to disagreements. It is advisable to follow the plan of one primary physician and avoid frequent changes of doctors and medications.
Travel and Movement
This is an unfavorable formation for travel, indicating disputes during the journey, traffic scrapes, and arguments among fellow travelers. For self-driving, beware of rear-end collisions and road rage conflicts; for traveling with companions, beware of parting ways midway. If possible, reschedule; if travel is necessary, avoid peak hours, and traveling alone is better than with companions.
Lawsuits and Litigation
In lawsuits, it indicates that both parties are equally matched and unwilling to yield, leading to prolonged litigation and mutual losses. The party initiating the lawsuit will not gain an advantage and should beware of unexpected complications leading to new legal troubles. It is advisable to settle through mediation or reconciliation; refusing to yield will only prolong and increase losses.