Liu Yao Liu Qin (六爻六亲) - Six Relationships in Six Lines

What are the Six Relationships (六亲)?

Liu Qin (六亲), translated as "Six Relationships" or "Six Family Members," are fundamental concepts in Liu Yao (Six Lines) divination. They represent the different family roles and their interactions within a hexagram reading.

The Six Relationships

1. Parents (父母)

• Role: Protection, support, education
• Symbolism: Authority, teachers, mentors
• Interpretation
• Support system, resources

2. Children (子孙)

• Role: Joy, output, continuation
• Symbolism, descendants, students
• Interpretation
• Results, achievements, offspring

3. Siblings (兄弟)

• Role: Competition, sharing, peer relationships
• Symbolism
• Peers, colleagues, competitors
• Interpretation
• Shared resources, competition

4. Spouse/Wealth (妻财)

• Role: Resources, partner, material
• Symbolism
• Spouse, wealth, resources
• Interpretation
• Material matters, partner

5. Officials (官鬼)

• Role: Authority, husband, control
• Symbolism
• Authority, husband, control
• Interpretation
• Career, husband, authority

6. Self (自身)

• Role: The querent
• Symbolism
• Self, the questioner
• Interpretation
• Personal situation

How Relationships Are Determined

1. Based on Trigrams

Each trigram represents different relationships:

• Qian (乾): Father, official
• Kun (坤): Mother, wealth
• Other Trigrams
• Various family members

2. Based on Five Elements

Element relationships determine interactions:

• Generating
• Supportive relationships
• Controlling
• Challenging relationships

3. Based on Positions

Each position has relationship meaning:

• Position 1-6
• Different family members

Interpretation Guidelines

1. Identify Relationships

• Determine Relationships
• What each line represents
• Track Relationships
• How they interact
• Focus
• Which relationships matter

2. Analyze Interactions

• Support or Conflict
• Harmonious or challenging
• Strength
• How strong each is
• Balance
• Is there balance?

3. Outcome Prediction

• Event Prediction
• What will happen
• Relationship Status
• How relationships develop
• Timing
• When events occur

Practical Applications

Understanding Six Relationships helps with:

• Family Questions
• Understanding family dynamics
• Relationship Advice
• Personal relationships
• Career Guidance
• Official and work matters
• Resource Analysis
• Financial situations

Important Considerations

When analyzing relationships:

• Context is Key
• Apply to the specific question
• Combination
• Consider all factors together
• Balance
• Look for harmony or conflict
• Experience
• Practice improves skill

Conclusion

The Six Relationships (六亲) provide essential framework for understanding family dynamics and interpersonal relationships in Liu Yao divination. By understanding these relationships, practitioners can offer detailed guidance on family matters, partnerships, and social interactions.