Ken's Cyber Cave: 3/1/24

In previous article we have discussed what may happen when a chart has missing transformation stars or "10-gods". In this article we focus on the missing element in a Bazi chart.

According to Chinese cosmology, the world is formed with 5 basic elements or primal energies represented by water, wood, fire, earth and metal. Human destiny is determined by the interplay of this 5 basic energies. All living organisms survive under the natural rules and restrictions of 5-elements.

For the Chinese Daoists, the only way to achieving true freedom and immortality is to:

"Hop out of the 3 realms and live outside the boundary of 5-elements 跳出三界外，不在五行中". (Note: 三界 "3-realms" is triloka-- sensory, form and formless realms)

Whereas missing transformation star focuses primarily on the social and family aspect, missing elements are more onto the personality of the chart owner or daymaster.

People with a completed set of 5-elements in their birth charts are the relatively blessed group and have long life expectancy. They are likely to live a stable/ peaceful life with no major ups and downs (but not necessarily rich and famous). If they run into obstacles or setbacks, they are likely going through them without a scratch.

If one's chart has a weak or missing element, one is likely has some aspects of life missing or obstacles related to that element. Below are the meanings of missing a element in a chart

MEANINGS OF WEAK OR MISSING ELEMENT

1. Weak or missing water element: Water element is exemplified as ocean, sea, river, lake and stream in nature. Water stands for intelligence in Chinese metaphysics. Water flows downward and has no shape. It's form changes with the container holding it. When applying water nature to the personality of an individual with strong water, it implies s/he is smart, flexible, a quick learner, adaptive to changes and sociable. But s/he could be flowery, promiscuous and cunning if water is too strong. In contrary, one with weak or missing water element will be rigid, inflexible, having problems adapting to changes, lacking planning and not too smart.

2. Weak or missing wood element: Wood element is exemplified as trees, plants, grass and flowers in nature. Wood stands for kindness in Chinese metaphysics. Wood is solid and grows upward. When applying wood nature to the personality of an individual with strong wood, it implies s/he is upright, kind, moving forward and not a quitter. But s/he could be stubborn, cruel and inflexible if wood is too strong. In contrary, one with weak or missing wood element will be indecisive, unkind, lacking stamina and motivation to achieve goals, prone to withdrawal and lacking persistence.

3. Weak or missing fire element: Fire element is exemplified as the sun, moon, stars and flames in nature. Fire stands for courtesy in Chinese metaphysics. Fire or flame is "hollow" and burns upward. It is the strongest form of yang energy. When applying fire nature to the personality of an individual with strong fire, it implies s/he is polite, cultured, proactive, enthusiastic and cheerful. But s/he could be impatient and hot-tempered if fire is too strong. In contrary, one with weak or missing fire element will be a laggard, impolite, lazy, lacking enthusiasm and has problems achieving goals.

4. Weak or missing earth element: Earth element is exemplified as the field, plains, soil, sands, mountain and rocks in nature. Earth stands for trust/ faith in Chinese metaphysics. Earth is stable and gives rise to "everything" ("mother earth" gives rise to plants/ metal and etc.). When applying earth nature to the personality of an individual with strong earth, it implies s/he is trustworthy, keeping promise, honest, reliable, inclusive, reputable and stable. But s/he could be inflexible and rigid if earth is too strong. In contrary, one with weak or missing earth element will be lacking credibility/ trust and impulsive.

5. Weak or missing metal element: Metal element is exemplified as the metal ores and precious stones in nature. Metal stands for righteousness in Chinese metaphysics. Metal is rough and tough. When applying metal nature to the personality of an individual with strong metal, it implies s/he is full of righteousness, authoritative, loyalty, fighting injustice, not hesitating to take action against evils/ criminals, can achieve major feats and is leadership material. But s/he could be rigid and vengeful if metal is too strong. In contrary, one with weak or missing metal element will be lacking authority, indecisive and worrying too much.

In conclusion, a weak or missing element in a chart can release critical social, familial and personality data of the daymaster or chart-owner. This info is very useful for looking for friendship, dating and business partners.

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“4-Pillars Forecasting Bootcamp+ ″ w/ 18 hr. video

Ken Lai