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Updated May 15, 2026 at 08:52Qimen Dunjia Charting Steps Explained
Learn the basic Qimen Dunjia charting steps, from Ju selection to stems, spirits, stars, doors, void, horse, and center placement.
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The Nine Palaces in Qimen Dunjia
In a Qimen chart, the Nine Palaces act as the spatial framework that holds the chart’s information. The Eight Doors, Nine Stars, Eight Gods, Heaven Plate stems, and Earth Plate stems all fall into different palaces. The Nine Palaces are mainly used to judge location, direction, environment, distribution of force, and the situation of the people involved.
The Ten Heavenly Stems in Qimen Dunjia
The Ten Heavenly Stems help describe the core nature of a person, matter, target, resource, obstacle, or turning point. They are one of the most central symbol systems in Qimen interpretation.
The Eight Doors in Qimen Dunjia
The Eight Doors in Qimen Dunjia refer to the eight doors of the human plate. They are mainly used to judge the human-level state of a matter, such as whether an action may go smoothly, whether wealth-seeking is favorable, whether communication may cause problems, or whether the matter may face obstacles.
The Eight Gods in Qimen Dunjia
In Qimen Dunjia, the Eight Gods are eight symbols in the chart that represent spiritual support, momentum, hidden signs, psychological states, and external assistance. They usually belong to the Spirit Plate and help interpret the underlying energy, risks, helpful people, obstacles, and hidden factors behind a situation.
The Nine Stars in Qimen Dunjia
The Nine Stars in Qimen Dunjia mainly describe timing, momentum, wider trends, environmental influence, and innate disposition. They help read the broader direction of a matter and how a person or situation tends to express itself.
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Heavenly Stems in Qimen Dunjia: Three Wonders and Six Instruments
Qimen BasicsUpdated May 7, 2026
Learn the Heavenly Stems in Qimen Dunjia, including the Ten Stems, Three Wonders, Six Instruments, and key chart meanings.
Earthly Branches in Qimen Dunjia
Qimen BasicsUpdated April 28, 2026
Learn the Earthly Branches in Qimen Dunjia, including Five Elements, palace positions, clashes, combinations, harms, punishments, and Traveling Horse.
The Twelve Growth Stages in Qimen Dunjia
Qimen BasicsUpdated April 28, 2026
Learn the Twelve Growth Stages in Qimen Dunjia, their meanings, strengths, and how they apply to Heavenly Stem analysis.
Eight Deities in Qimen Dunjia
Qimen BasicsUpdated April 28, 2026
Learn the Eight Deities in Qimen Dunjia, including Chief, Teng Snake, Great Yin, Six Harmony, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, Nine Earth, and Nine Heaven.
Nine Stars in Qimen Dunjia: Meanings and Practical Reading
Qimen BasicsUpdated April 28, 2026
Learn what the Nine Stars mean in Qimen Dunjia, including their elements, original palaces, strength, and role in chart reading.
Eight Gates in Qimen Dunjia: Meanings and Uses
Qimen BasicsUpdated April 28, 2026
Learn the Eight Gates in Qimen Dunjia, including their meanings, elements, palace positions, fortune tendencies, and basic uses.
Nine Palaces in Qimen Dunjia: Positions and Basic Symbolism
Qimen BasicsUpdated April 28, 2026
Learn the Nine Palaces in Qimen Dunjia, including their trigrams, elements, directions, and basic meanings in a Qimen chart.
Qimen Dunjia: Origins, Schools, and Uses
Qimen BasicsUpdated April 28, 2026
Qimen Dunjia is a traditional Chinese divination system for questions, timing, direction, and decision-making. Learn its origins, schools, and uses.
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