What Geju Is Geju Is a Pattern Label, Not the Whole Chart Geju summarizes chart structure into recognizable patterns, but different schools define these patterns in different ways. Treat Geju as a lens to describe dominance, balance, or purity, then validate with Day Master strength, season, and timing. Decide strength and balance first, then test a Geju claim against roots and luck cycles. Geju in Practical Reading Career & Wealth: Geju can clarify how resources and power flow, but career outcomes still hinge on balance and timing. Love & Relationship: Use Geju to describe relational dynamics, not to fix destiny or roles. Personality: Patterns hint at behavioral tendencies, yet the Ten Gods and Day Master remain the core. Health & Lifestyle: Geju may suggest rhythm or stress points, but it is not a medical model. Reading Boundaries How to Read Geju Decide Day Master Strength First: Geju is built on strength and balance. Decide whether the Day Master is strong, weak, or extreme before labeling a pattern. Identify Dominant Ten Gods: Most Geju families are anchored in Ten Gods dominance or interaction. Find the driver first. Confirm Purity and Roots: Extreme patterns need purity. If opposing elements have roots or seasonal help, the pattern often fails. Test with Luck Cycles: A Geju reading that contradicts major luck cycles should be downgraded or re-tested. Geju Family Map Family Representative Patterns Core Idea Notes Eight Regular Structures Zheng Guan, Qi Sha, Zheng Yin, Pian Yin, Zheng Cai, Pian Cai, Shi Shen, Shang Guan Pattern defined by dominant Ten God Bi Jie is usually excluded in classical eight structures. Balanced Combination Patterns Sha Yin Xiang Sheng, Shen Sha Liang Ting, Shi Shen Zhi Sha, Shang Guan Pei Yin, Shang Guan Sheng Cai, Shang Guan Shang Jin Balance control and generation Requires clear order and limited counterattack. Follow-Strong (Cong Qiang) Cong Yin, Cong Bi Day Master extremely strong, opposing elements weak If opposing elements have roots, it is not follow-strong. Follow-Weak (Cong Ruo) Cong Cai, Cong Guan, Cong Er, Cong Sha Day Master extremely weak, support absent Any real support usually breaks the pattern. One-Qi Extreme Five-Phase Qu Zhi, Cong Ge, Yan Shang, Run Xia, Jia Se Seasonal purity and strong three-harmony Purity is the key requirement. Transformation (Hua Qi) Hua Jin, Hua Mu, Hua Shui, Hua Huo, Hua Tu Stem combination transforms with seasonal support False transformation is common when support is weak. Noble or Distinctive Patterns Ri Gui, Kui Gang, Fu De, Tian Yuan Yi Qi Rare signature structures Easily broken by clashes or mixed elements. Ordered or Uniform Stems/Branches Tian Gan Lian Zhu, Di Zhi Lian Zhu, Gan Zhi Yi Qi Consistency across stems or branches Usually needs strong seasonal support. Special Correspondences San Qi, Lu Yuan Hu Huan, Tian Di De He, Liang Gan Bu Za, Liang Shen Cheng Xiang Symbolic correspondences Use as a bonus, not a core structure. Geju FAQs Q: Do all charts have a clear Geju? A: No. Many charts are mixed or transitional. In those cases, focus on strength and balance instead of forcing a pattern. Q: Why do schools disagree about Geju? A: Different traditions emphasize different criteria such as season, roots, or Ten Gods dominance. Use a consistent method and test it against outcomes. Q: What is the safest way to start? A: Start with the eight regular structures and common combination patterns, then expand to follow and extreme patterns. Related Tools Follow Patterns: Start by separating follow-strong from follow-weak → Core Regular Geju: Begin with Zheng Guan, Qi Sha, and Zheng Yin → Combination Geju: Compare Sha Yin Xiang Sheng, Shi Shen Zhi Sha, and Shang Guan Pei Yin → TIMEACTOR AI Bazi - Explore your chart structure and key signals in minutes. →