Ten Stems Guide - Geng
Basic Attributes
Order
7
Yin-Yang
Yang Stem
Special Role
Seven Killings
One of the Six Yi and often read as adverse in Qimen, emphasizing obstruction, pressure, skill, and hard force.
Element
Metal
Overall Nature
Qimen Reading Note
One of the Six Yi and often read as adverse in Qimen, emphasizing obstruction, pressure, skill, and hard force.
Key Correspondences
| Category | Content |
|---|---|
| Concept | obstruction pressure blow technical skill hardness compulsion conflict risk |
| People | military and police technically strong people martial workers forceful personalities law enforcers |
| Temperament | forceful sharp hard unwilling to yield pressuring sometimes domineering sometimes conflict-prone |
| Appearance | leaner and longer build obvious bone structure longer face appears less approachable |
| Body | bones skull lungs large intestine body hair shoulders and back |
| Animals | tigers wolves lions leopards venomous snakes fierce animals |
| Plants | tree trunks fruit shells hard plant coverings |
| Objects | weapons machinery large metal products doors and windows vehicles stone products |
| Places | roads checkpoints walls toll stations machine factories mines steel-related places |
Prosperity Reading
Rule
Geng follows Metal strength patterns, but because it is already adverse in Qimen, strength does not necessarily mean ease. It often means stronger pressure and harder difficulty.
Practical Reading
When strong it suggests direct collision, high technical demands, and heavy pressure. When weak it is still difficult, but the impact is somewhat reduced.
Practical Usage
Person Reading
In person readings, Geng often points to toughness, real ability, and willingness to confront, though it may also signal harsh temperament and pressure.
Matter Reading
In matter readings, Geng often shows resistance, blockages, and technical barriers. It is usually not easy and requires hard capability or clear countermeasures.
Additional Note
In health, conflict, litigation, technical risk, or obstruction questions, Geng is often especially important.
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