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Dou Mu is a goddess in Chinese folk religion and Daoism. In English, her name translates to “Mother of the Great Chariot” (Great Chariot being another name for the Big Dipper). She is known by several other names such as “Primordial Sovereign of the Big Dipper (Dou Mu Yuan Jun 斗母元君) “, and the “GovernorContinue reading “Dou Mu 斗姆: Mother of the Dipper Stars”

The Big Dipper is one of the most easily recognisable asterisms in the night sky, located in the northern constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear. It actually goes by many different names, among them the Plough, the Great Wagon, Saptarishi, and the Saucepan, although it will be called the Big Dipper hereafter for ease ofContinue reading “The Big Dipper”

Fu Yin(伏吟) Fu Yin chart is when stem are the same or double. A Pure Fu Yin is when the Star and Door are back in their original position. So what does it mean in destiny reading as compare to forecasting vs strategic execution? Fu Yin in forecasting generally indicates that progress will be slowContinue reading “Fu Yin(伏吟) and Fan Yin(反吟) Chart in QiMen”

Death Door represents death and ageing. It is often associated with negative energy and stagnated Qi. It can have a stifling effect and delay or halt one’s progress and growth. Thus, it is considered an inauspicious Door overall. With that said, death is an essential part of life and the Door fulfils a necessary function. All thingsContinue reading “Qi Men – The Death Door”

The Fear Door symbolises the presence of fear and suspicion; a force that clouds the mind with anxiety and creates doubt. The Fear Door can cause a great deal of frustration and unease and hamper optimism. It is also associated with arguments and discord. Despite all of this, the Fear Door can produce goodwill. ItsContinue reading “Qi Men – The Fear Door”

The Scenery Door represents splendour, beauty and quality. It is associated with outstanding achievement and the act of invention. It also symbolises all that is superficial and things that appear important until they are subjected to scrutiny. Its name is a reference to its position in the South Sector. In ancient times, the South ofContinue reading “Qi Men – The Scenery Door”