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Seven Killings

Ten Gods
杀、偏官、七煞

Definition

Seven Killings is a Ten Gods element that controls the Day Master and shares the same Yin-Yang polarity; it represents authority, pressure, danger, and malicious people. As an inauspicious god, Seven Killings in one’s chart indicates a bold, decisive, and forceful personality—suitable for careers in military, police, or law enforcement—but also suggests susceptibility to stress and unexpected incidents; mitigation via Eating God or Seal (Direct/Indirect) is essential for auspicious outcomes.

How to Find

Based on the Day Master’s Heavenly Stem, identify the Heavenly Stem of the same Yin-Yang polarity whose Five Element controls the Day Master’s element. For example, for Jia Wood Day Master, Geng Metal is Seven Killings; for Bing Fire Day Master, Ren Water is Seven Killings.

Attributes

elementThe Five Element controlling the Day Master
yinYangSame Yin-Yang polarity as the Day Master
categoryControlling Star

Chart Meanings

Year PillarStrict parental discipline during childhood, or upbringing in a family with military or law-enforcement background
Month PillarHigh career pressure yet significant authority during middle age; suitable for highly competitive industries, but caution against malicious people is advised
Day PillarSpouse possesses a strong-willed personality; marriage may involve feelings of oppression; for female charts, Seven Killings represents an unofficial or extramarital partner—emotional entanglements require attention
Hour PillarAuthority persists into old age; children exhibit strong-willed personalities, yet parent-child relationships may be strained

Combinations

Seven Killings with Eating GodEating God controls Seven Killings, transforming misfortune into fortune: authority is exercised without cruelty—indicative of outstanding leadership potential akin to a general.
Seven Killings Generating SealSeven Killings nourishes Seal, which in turn strengthens the self—transforming killing energy into legitimate authority; signifies great distinction and suitability for top leadership roles.
Uncontrolled Seven KillingsAbsence of control by Eating God or Seal leads to continuous calamities; only favorable luck cycles providing such control can avert danger.

Examples

For a Jia Wood Day Master with Geng Shen in the Month Pillar, the Month Stem Geng Metal serves as Seven Killings—indicating substantial pressure yet notable authority during middle age.

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