Overview of Formation and Failure for the Eight Great Patterns The eight patterns — the cornerstone of the pattern system The Eight Standard Patterns are the basic framework of the Ziping pattern method. Every pattern has its own 'formation code' and 'break-point death spot.' This article serves as a quick-reference manual, overviewing the formation and failure conditions for all eight. The common logic of formation and failure across the eight patterns: core Ten God unconstrained = pattern formed; core Ten God restrained = pattern broken. Each pattern has a different core Ten God and a different object that needs protection. 1. Core Ten Gods and Primary Threats for Each of the Eight Patterns Direct Officer Pattern — core Ten God is Direct Officer; primary threat is Hurting Officer (Hurting Officer meets Officer). Seven Killings Pattern — core is Seven Killings; primary threat is lack of control/transformation. Direct/Indirect Wealth Pattern — core is the Wealth star; primary threat is Companion robbing Wealth. Direct/Indirect Resource Pattern — core is the Resource star; primary threat is Wealth destroying Resource. Eating God Pattern — core is Eating God; primary threat is Indirect Resource seizing Food. Hurting Officer Pattern — core is Hurting Officer; primary threat is lack of restraint (uncontrolled Hurting Officer breeds chaos). Robwealth Pattern — core is the DM's Robwealth; primary threat is lacking a Wealth-Officer outlet. Yang Blade Pattern — core is the DM's blade; primary threat is no restraint (an uncontrolled blade is dangerous). 2. General Yongshen Principles for All Eight Patterns Officer-Killing Patterns → pick Wealth-Resource-Output (protect Officer, control Killing). Wealth Pattern → pick Output-Officer (produce Wealth, protect Wealth). Resource Pattern → pick Officer-Companion (produce Resource, vent Resource). Output Pattern → pick Wealth-Resource (produce Wealth, match Resource). Robwealth-Yang Blade Pattern → pick Wealth-Officer-Killing (outlet and restraint). Each pattern has its own path, but the overall principle is the same: follow the pattern direction, protect the core Ten God, and find a suitable outlet for the Day Master. Eight-Pattern Quick Reference Career & Wealth Love & Relationship Personality Health Classical Support Practical Application Points Quick Memory Aid for the Eight Patterns: Officer → protect Officer, guard against Hurting Officer. Killing → control/transform, guard against no control. Wealth → protect Wealth, guard against Companion. Resource → protect Resource, guard against Wealth. Eating God → protect Eating God, guard against Owl. Hurting Officer → match with Resource-Wealth, guard against no restraint. Common Follow-up Questions Q: After learning the eight patterns, do I still need to learn external patterns? A: The eight patterns are the foundation. External patterns are supplementary. 90% of charts can be analyzed using the eight patterns; 10% require external patterns. Master the eight patterns first, then expand to external ones. Related Tools How to Pick the Yongshen for the Eight Standard Patterns → Common Pattern Formation and Break Quick Reference → Free Bazi Calculator →