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Blade

Shen Sha
羊刃、阳刃

Definition

Yang Ren (Sheep Blade) is one of the Eight Characters' Shen Sha (Divine and Malevolent Stars), signifying fierceness, blood-related incidents, and calamities. Yang Ren is determined by the Day Master: Jia sees Mao, Yi sees Chen, Bing sees Wu, Ding sees Wei, Wu sees Wu, Ji sees Wei, Geng sees You, Xin sees Xu, Ren sees Zi, and Gui sees Chou. A person whose chart contains Yang Ren tends to have a fierce personality and is prone to blood-related accidents; yet this star also signifies boldness and the capacity to shoulder great responsibilities.

How to Find

Determine based on the Day Master: Jia Day Master with Mao Branch, Yi Day Master with Chen Branch, Bing Day Master with Wu Branch, Ding Day Master with Wei Branch, Wu Day Master with Wu Branch, Ji Day Master with Wei Branch, Geng Day Master with You Branch, Xin Day Master with Xu Branch, Ren Day Master with Zi Branch, Gui Day Master with Chou Branch.

Attributes

categoryShen Sha
typeMalevolent Star (auspicious when controlled)

Combinations

Yang Ren Meets ClashWhen Yang Ren encounters a Branch Clash, it indicates blood-related accidents; caution regarding personal safety is advised—yet misfortune may transform into fortune.
Yang Ren Paired with Direct Officer or Seven KillingsDirect Officer or Seven Killings control Yang Ren, transforming malevolence into auspiciousness; such configuration signifies boldness and capability to assume major responsibilities—suitable for military or law enforcement careers.
Yang Ren Turns Against Its MasterWhen Yang Ren lacks control and instead excessively strengthens the Day Master, it indicates self-will and obstinacy, easily attracting disasters and conflicts.

Examples

A person born on a Jia Day Master with Mao Branch appearing anywhere in the Four Pillars possesses Yang Ren in their chart, indicating a fierce temperament and requiring vigilance against blood-related accidents.

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