Qi Men Si Zhi (奇门四值) - Four Values in Qimen

What are the Four Values (四值)?

Si Zhi (四值), translated as "Four Values" or "Four Significant Elements," are fundamental components in Qimen Dunjia (奇门遁甲) divination. They consist of the Year, Month, Day, and Hour symbols that form the temporal and energetic foundation of the chart.

Components of the Four Values

1. Nian Jian (年鉴) - Year Pointer

• Represents: The yearly energy and annual trends
• Time Frame: One full year
• Significance: Long-term influences and annual focus
• Application
• Yearly overview and annual events

2. Yue Jian (月鉴) - Month Pointer

• Represents: Monthly energy and monthly trends
• Time Frame: One month
• Significance: Monthly focus and medium-term timing
• Application
• Monthly planning and monthly events

3. Ri Jian (日鉴) - Day Pointer

• Represents: Daily energy and daily opportunities
• Time Frame: One day
• Significance: Daily focus and short-term timing
• Application
• Daily decisions and day-to-day events

4. Shi Jian (时鉴) - Hour Pointer

• Represents: Hourly energy and immediate timing
• Time Frame: Two hours
• Significance: Immediate focus and precise timing
• Application
• Specific timing and immediate actions

Role in Qimen Charts

The Four Values provide essential context:

1. Temporal Framework

• Time Setting: When the reading is set
• Energy Period
• What time period the chart represents
• Timing Reference
• When events will occur

2. Energetic Context

• Yearly Energy: The annual energy pattern
• Monthly Focus: Monthly themes
• Daily Opportunities
• Daily possibilities
• Hourly Timing
• Precise timing for action

3. Chart Construction

• Foundation: The starting point for chart setup
• Qi Distribution
• How energy is distributed in the chart
• Activation
• Which elements are activated

Interpretation Guidelines

When analyzing the Four Values:

1. Individual Analysis

• Each Value: Analyze each value separately
• Element Type
• What elements are present
• Position
• Where each value falls in the chart

2. Combined Analysis

• Pattern: What pattern do they form together
• Harmony: How they work together
• Focus
• What is the overall emphasis

3. Timing Analysis

• Event Timing: When events will occur
• Duration
• How long things will last
• Sequence
• In what order things will happen

Practical Applications

Using the Four Values helps with:

• Temporal Understanding: Knowing the time context
• Timing Decisions
• When to take action
• Period Analysis
• Understanding different time periods
• Event Prediction
• Predicting when events will occur

Important Considerations

When analyzing Four Values:

• Context: Always consider them together
• Hierarchy: Year is largest, hour is smallest
• Integration
• They work as a system
• Full Picture
• Consider whole chart

Conclusion

Si Zhi (四值) provide the essential temporal framework for Qimen Dunjia readings. Understanding these values helps practitioners understand when events will occur, what time period is most relevant, and how to time actions for optimal results.