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奇
門
Ding 丁 Fire 遁
甲
寶
鑑
In Qi Men, Ding 丁 is known as the Great Moon 太陰, or Jade Maiden
玉女. Like Bing Fire, Ding Fire is usually related with qualities such as
outgoing, superb networking ability and bringing out the best in people.
Its sentimental and nurturing streak will mean that Ding Fire is often
affiliated with kindness, always helping others where possible. But, like
all Yin formations, it is also related to a sense of dishonesty. Ding Fire is 丁
supportive of using stealth and cunning to achieve a victory. Ding

Ding Fire is often denoted with taking the fast track and working to
overcome the challenges as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
For this reason, it often has an affinity with technology. Ding Fire is
associated with a strong drive forward, and it is unlikely to be content
to wait for opportunities to present themselves.

It is auspicious for most matters when it is timely. When untimely, it

denotes the tendency for activities to falter.

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門 A. The 10 Stem Attributes
遁
甲
寶 奇門代表 Ding 丁 is known as the Great Moon 太陰,
鑑 Name in Qi Men or Jade Maiden 玉女. It is good at nurturing
relationships and enhancing connections.

代表
Represents Young maiden, or mistress

五行
Yin Fire 陰火
丁 Five Element
Ding
方向
Direction South 南

季節
Season Summer

月份
Month April and May

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Imagery 景象 遁
甲
天文 寶
Astronomy Venus, moonlight
鑑
地理
Environment City, border

人物 Entertainer, motivational speaker or coach,

People astrologer, widow, lobbyist, mistress
物品 Scissors, induction cooker, lighter, vehicle, lead, 丁
Material platinum Ding

屋舍
Building Kitchen, back door, bookstore, barn

事業 Pottery and ceramics, mythicism, grilling or

Career barbeque eateries or industries
飲食
Nourishment Barbecued food

One that is mild but tactful. He or she is scientific-

性格 minded and indulges in his or her curiosity of the
Characteristic world. Rebellious, isolated, faithful, submissive,
he or she can be sometimes difficult to
understand.
體質
Physical Fitness Dainty, elegant

音質
Voice Clear

五臟六腑
Internal Organ Heart, appendix, pulse

人體部位
Body Part Chest and tongue, lips

五味
Taste Bitter

顏色
Colour Pale red

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遁 Timeliness 得令失令
甲
寶
鑑
When it is timely, it denotes a person who is insightful and able
to size up others quickly and detect the malicious intent of others
with ease. When it is untimely, this formation denotes a person who
is distressed and anxious. Untimely Ding 丁 indicates that even
though the person is easy to get along with, the people around
him or her are usually unsuccessful and have poor relationships.
丁
Ding

Hourly Correspondence 天干時應

The Jade Maiden 玉女 is beautiful and attractive. She has the

power to mesmerize and influence your decisions. As such, you
are advised to stay in composure and do not be drawn into a
trance with her. Remain calm and focused in life and do not lose
your temper or get side tracked.

One will obtain his or her goal in fourteen days.

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B. Ding 丁 and the Stems Combo 門
遁
地盤 格局名稱 英文格局名稱 吉凶 解說
甲
Earthly Chinese English Rating Descriptions 寶
Stem Term Term 鑑
There are very positive
indications here in terms
of career development. It
Green
is possible that one may
甲 Dragon
Jia 青龍吐珠 receive a promotion and a
Salivating √
Yang
Wood The Pearl
corresponding increase in 丁
your financial remuneration. Ding
The indications are also
good for the future; one’s
goals will soon be achieved.

The key to obtaining

the very best from this
formation is sincerity. If one
sincerely desires something,
it can be within grasp.
乙 Heavenly
Yi
天運昌氣格 Flourish Whether that is the hand
Yin √
of a lover in marriage or
Wood Formation
a promotion at work. It is
likely that one will benefit
from the support of Noble
people in pursuing his or
her goals.

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門 地盤 格局名稱 英文格局名稱 吉凶 解說
Earthly Chinese English Rating Descriptions
遁 Stem Term Term
甲
寶 There are some very
鑑 positive indications with
this formation but there
may yet be a sting in the
tail, particularly if there is a
negative Door residing with
this formation. One may
丙 well achieve exactly as one
丁 Bing
Yang
星隨月轉 Star Follows √ desires, particularly if that
Ding Moon Turn
Fire is a promotion in the work
place, but there should be
preparation to fight and hold
onto it. If one is unable to
overcome the challenges
faced, there could be more
losses than what was
gained.

It would be wise not to take

anything for granted and
to always maintain one’s
efforts, regardless of how
丁 Noble well everything may appear
Ding
Yin
奇入太陰 Enters Great √ to be going. There may be
Fire Yin trouble ahead and there
may be need to develop a
contingency plan. Be very
careful about what one says
and does.

They say that ‘many hands

make light work’ and one
will soon discover the truth
in this. There will be people
戊 Green
Wu
青龍轉光 Dragon Turn who will be prepared to
Yang √
offer a helping hand and
Earth Bright
with their support one’s
dreams will soon be coming
true. Overall, this is a good
formation to have.

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地盤 格局名稱 英文格局名稱 吉凶 解說 門
Earthly Chinese English Rating Descriptions
Stem Term Term
遁
甲
Romantic liaisons may 寶
lead to more hurt than 鑑
happiness when a
scheming third party causes
upset in a relationship. If
己 Fire Enters
Ji one is considering a new
火入勾陳 Grappling
Yin
Ï
relationship, do not be hasty
Earth Hook
and take the time to figure
things out. Additionally, 丁
Ding
be wary of a woman who
may not have one’s best
interests at heart.

Geng 庚 is the Deity of

Obstruction and this may
create havoc in one’s
affairs. If a long journey is
anticipated, there will likely
be delays which may be
connected to blockage
whether in the lines of
communication or accidents
庚 Star Noble which literally block the
Geng
Yang 星奇受阻 Enters Ï way. Plans are unlikely to
Metal Obstacles unfold as smoothly as one
would like and letters and
documents are unlikely to
reach their destinations.
The ability to communicate
effectively with others may
be equally disrupted. This
formation is also known as
Jade Maiden Punishment
Sha 玉女刑殺

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門 地盤 格局名稱 英文格局名稱 吉凶 解說
Earthly Chinese English Rating Descriptions
遁 Stem Term Term
甲
寶 This formation is unlikely to
鑑 lead to happy endings for
anyone and it has a tendency
辛 Red to turn everything on its head.
Xin
Yin 朱雀入獄 Phoenix Ï That which appears to be
Metal Enters going well may suddenly take
Prison a turn for the worse and there
is likely to be a great number
丁 of challenges to face.
Ding
There will be smooth seas to
sail on and there will very few
troubles to face. A carefree
journey to the intended
destination is expected.
壬 Five Deities Noble people will be there to
Ren
Yang
五神互合 Mutual √ offer guidance when one is
Water Combine unsure. If there is some kind
of legal battle, one can be
assured he or she will benefit
from a fair trial, justice will be
done and wrongdoers will be
appropriately punished.

Despite the best intentions,

one may struggle to get the
meaning across and this is
likely to result in some ruffled
Red
癸 feathers. Personal affairs may
Gui
朱雀投江 Phoenix
Yin
Ï lead to a poor atmosphere at
Diving
Water home, but more worryingly,
Water
one may cause someone
sufficient offence that they
take legal action. Be more
careful of one’s words .

Auspicious Moderate Inauspicious

Note:
All English terms for the formations are unique literary expressions of the author and are
exclusive to the Joey Yap school of Qi Men Dun Jia.

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