Da Liu Ren - The Twelve Celestial Generals (十二将)
The Twelve Generals
Da Liu Ren uses twelve celestial generals as the commanding forces of the divination chart. Unlike the Eight Gods of Qi Men Dun Jia, the twelve generals carry more specific and practical meanings. They govern the nature of the event being predicted.
Zhu Que (朱雀) - Vermilion Bird
Governs communication, documents, arguments, lawsuits, news and rumors. Appears when matters involve speech, writing, contracts or public information. Can indicate litigation or verbal conflict.
Teng She (螣蛇) - Flying Serpent
Governs anxiety, fear, strange events, deception and mental distress. Appears when the situation involves confusion, deception, psychological distress or unpredictable events.
Tai Yin (太阴) - Great Yin
Governs secrecy, hidden plans, female influences, real estate and things concealed. Appears when matters involve hidden agendas, female figures or concealed information. Generally favorable.
Liu He (六合) - Six Harmony
Governs partnership, contracts, marriage, cooperation, networking and social harmony. Appears when matters involve relationship, agreement or cooperative activity. Highly favorable for business and romantic questions.
Jin Gong (勾陈) - Heavenly Net
Governs obstruction, delay, legal entanglement, injury and stagnation. Appears when matters face obstacles, delays or legal problems. Generally challenging.
Bai Hu (白虎) - White Tiger
Governs injury, conflict, blood, military action, danger and serious illness. Appears when matters involve physical danger, injury or serious conflict. Highly challenging.
Xuan Wu (玄武) - Black Tortoise
Governs theft, deception, loss, sexual matters and hidden corruption. Appears when matters involve loss, theft, sexual issues or covert activity. Generally negative.
Zhi Fu (天空) - Sky General
Governs emptiness, sudden events, spiritual matters and things that vanish. Appears when matters involve sudden changes, spiritual questions or things that disappear. Mixed meaning.
Qian De (青龙) - Green Dragon
Governs auspicious events, celebrations, success, noble assistance and wealth. Appears when matters involve celebration, good fortune or help from noble figures. Highly favorable.
Long De (六合) - Dragon Virtue
Governs academic success, examination, merit, virtue and recognition. Appears when matters involve study, testing, recognition or moral issues.
Bai She (白蛇) - White Snake
Governs illness, transformation, healing, medicine and gradual change. Appears when matters involve health, healing or slow transformation.
Tai Yang (太阳) - Great Sun
Governs illumination, fame, visibility, masculine authority and truth. Appears when matters involve public recognition, truth revelation or masculine authority. Favorable.
Using the Generals
When a general appears in the Three Transmissions or the Four Lessons, its meaning is applied to that layer of the reading. The interaction between generals and the earthly branches of the chart creates the specific prediction. A skilled practitioner knows exactly what each general means in every context.
"The twelve generals are the commanders of the cosmic battle. Their position determines the nature of the victory or defeat."