Complete Compendium of Five-Star and Three-Fate Astrology, Volume 1

○ The Secret of the Five Elements' Mutual Generation

Metal generates Water; Water generates Wood; Wood generates Fire; Fire generates Earth; Earth generates Metal. In traditional Chinese cosmology, "generation" (Sheng) refers to a nurturing or creative relationship where one phase naturally leads to the next.

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○ The Secret of the Five Elements' Mutual Overcoming

Metal overcomes Wood; Wood overcomes Earth; Earth overcomes Water; Water overcomes Fire; Fire overcomes Metal. Also known as the "Destruction" or "Controlling" cycle (Ke), this explains how elements suppress or regulate one another.

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○ The Song of the Five Elements' Generating and Overcoming

That which overcomes me is the Officer and Ghost original: "官鬼" (Guan Gui). This represents authority, discipline, or illness.
That which I overcome is the Wife and Wealth original: "妻財" (Qi Cai). This represents resources, property, or subordinates.
That which generates me is the Parent original: "父母" (Fu Mu). This represents support, protection, and ancestors.
That which I generate is the...
The Child and Grandchild original: "子孫" (Zi Sun). This represents creativity, offspring, and freedom from obstacles.
Those of the same kind are the Brothers original: "兄弟" (Xiong Di). This represents peers, siblings, or competitors.

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Palmistry Calculation

The Twelve Earthly Branches arranged on the joints of a left hand for mnemonic calculation (palmistry):

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This table lists the Twelve Life Stages used to track the "strength" of an element as it passes through the cycle of time, from conception (Embryo) to peak power (Imperial Prosperity) and eventually to the grave and extinction.