The Seven Killings Pattern is one of the Eight Characters pattern classifications, established when the Seven Killings appears openly in the Heavenly Stem of the Month Pillar or when the primary Qi of the Earthly Branch of the Month Pillar is Seven Killings. Seven Killings represent authority and pressure; individuals with this pattern tend to have bold, resolute personalities and are suited for careers in military, police, or law enforcement. However, auspiciousness requires either the Eating God to control the Seven Killings or the Indirect Seal/Direct Seal to transform them; absence of such control leads to inauspicious outcomes.
The Seven Killings Pattern is established when the primary Qi of the Earthly Branch of the Month Pillar is Seven Killings, or when Seven Killings among the hidden stems of the Month Pillar emerges openly into the Heavenly Stem. For example, for a Jia Wood Day Master born in the Shen month, Geng Metal (Seven Killings) governs the month—thus forming the Seven Killings Pattern.
A Jia Wood Day Master born in the Shen month, with Geng Metal (Seven Killings) appearing openly in the Heavenly Stem and Bing Fire (Eating God) controlling the Seven Killings, forms the Seven Killings Pattern with Eating God controlling Seven Killings—indicating talent suitable for high military command.