Hi, I wonder why these two stars are considered so differently. Is it because 8-5 is considered different from 5-8 ? Why? Thanks

Cecil Lee · May 18, 2019

Hi, I wonder why these two stars are considered so differently. Is it because 8-5 is considered different from 5-8 ? Why? Thanks

Cecil Lee · May 18, 2019

Hi,

This is because we usually consider the interaction between the two stars (1st star vs 2nd star).

1) For example, if the 1st star is 2 or 5, which are bad earth stars, and the 2nd star is 8 (an auspicious earth star), then star 8 will first strengthen stars 2 and 5, making these harmful stars even more powerful. At the same time, this exhausts star 8 and weakens its auspicious effect. Hence, the overall result will be inauspicious.

2) In another example, if the 1st star is 8, which is a weak but auspicious earth star, and it is combined with star 2 or 5 (another earth star), then star 8 will first become stronger, while star 2 or 5 becomes weaker. This helps to reduce the negative impact of stars 2 and 5. However, because both stars are still of the earth element, stars 2 and 5 will continue to exert some inauspicious influence. When two stars share the same element, there is also competition between them.

So, both combinations are not ideal, but in paragraph 2, since the auspicious star is strengthened first, it helps to weaken the inauspicious influence and reduce the negative impact to a more neutral or average level, depending on the base star. Thus, the situation in paragraph 2 is considered less inauspicious between the two combinations.

Therefore, the order in which each star comes into contact with the other affects the overall outcome of their interaction. That is why an 8–5 combination and a 5–8 combination will have different interpretations.

Warmest Regards

Robert Lee

Cecil Lee · May 18, 2019

This was an excellent reply. This is very advanced FS.

Really appreciated

Thanks

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