In-depth Analysis of "Multiple Judgments from One Chart" in Qi Men Dun Jia: Holographic Spacetime and Multi-dimensional Perspectives

In traditional Chinese culture, Qi Men Dun Jia has long been hailed as the "Art of Emperors" and is considered the highest level within the predictive systems of Yi learning. Among its advanced applications, "Multiple Judgments from One Chart" (Yi Pan Duo Duan) is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and challenging techniques. This refers to a practitioner's ability to simultaneously analyze various aspects of a seeker's life—such as career, wealth, marriage, health, Feng Shui, ancestral graves, progeny, and even past and future lives—using only a single Qi Men chart, often with startling accuracy.

For beginners, this may seem like an incredible "supernatural power." It is hard enough to accurately predict an immediate concern from a single chart; how can one extract such rich, cross-temporal information from a combination of just fifty-five symbols (Ten Heavenly Stems, Twelve Earthly Branches, Nine Stars, Eight Gates, Eight Gods, and Nine Palaces)$1

This is not superstition but is based on profound mathematical models of Yi learning and a holographic view of the universe. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the philosophical foundations, mathematical logic, symbolic systems, and mental models behind "Multiple Judgments from One Chart," leading you through the exquisite construction of this ancient wisdom.

Chapter 1: The Holographic Universe—The Philosophical Foundation

To understand "Multiple Judgments from One Chart," one must first grasp the core worldview of traditional Chinese culture: the Holographic Universe.

1.1 "One Thing, One Taiji" and Holographic Theory

Modern holographic photography tells us that if a hologram is shattered, every single fragment can still reconstruct the entire image of the object, albeit with reduced clarity. This is the concept of "holography": the part contains all the information of the whole.

Thousands of years ago, ancient Chinese sages proposed the ideas of "Unity of Heaven and Man" and "One Thing, One Taiji." The I Ching (Book of Changes) posits that all things in the universe are interconnected, and any tiny part (such as a point in time, a direction, or a person) reflects the state of the entire universe at that moment.

The casting of a Qi Men chart is essentially capturing a "slice" of the long river of cosmic spacetime. This slice (the Qi Men chart) is like a holographic photograph of the universe at that moment. Because it is holographic, it does not merely contain information about the specific question asked; it encompasses all information associated with the seeker at that spacetime point—their body (health), social relations (marriage, career), living environment (Feng Shui), and their past and future.

1.2 Spacetime Resonance and Information Synchronization

Why can a chart cast at a random time correspond to specific people and events$2 This involves the principle of "Spacetime Resonance." When a seeker forms an intent or stands before a practitioner, their own information field "resonates" with the cosmic spacetime field of the moment.

The Qi Men chart is the mathematical model of this resonant moment. In this model, the seeker does not exist in isolation but as a node in the cosmic network. Through this node, we can follow the threads and connect to every aspect of their life using specific mathematical logic.

Therefore, "Multiple Judgments from One Chart" is not the practitioner "guessing" but "reading." Reading the holographic information that already exists within this model, solidified by mathematical symbols.

Chapter 2: Multi-dimensional Coordinate System—The 3D Architecture of Information

The reason Qi Men Dun Jia can carry such a vast amount of information lies in its construction of an extremely complex, multi-dimensional, and three-dimensional spacetime coordinate system. Compared to the linear deduction of Liu Yao or the static analysis of Ba Zi, the Qi Men model is dynamic and three-dimensional.

2.1 The Four-Layer Architecture: Heaven, Earth, Man, and God

The Qi Men chart is divided into four layers (some schools use five, including Hidden Stems), each representing a different dimension. Like a layered cake, these dimensions stack upon each other, causing the information volume to grow exponentially.

God Plate (Eight Gods): Represents dark matter, dark energy, innate magnetic fields, divine assistance, the subconscious, and force majeure. It is the highest level of energy, often determining the nature of an event and the "divine help" factors in its final outcome. For example, Zhi Fu represents nobility and protection, while Teng She represents terror and change.
Heaven Plate (Nine Stars): Represents timing, the macro environment, innate personality, natural laws, and macro trends. It reveals the broad background of an event. For example, Tian Peng represents great wisdom but also great theft, while Tian Xin represents medicine and healing.
Man Plate (Eight Gates): Represents people and affairs, social activities, interpersonal relationships, psychological states, and the execution level. This is the most "down-to-earth" layer, directly reflecting human behavior. For example, Kai Men represents work and beginnings, while Si Men represents endings and depression.
Earth Plate (Nine Palaces/Earthly Branches): Represents geographical advantages, directions, foundations, and support. Being static, it often represents the past and roots. The Nine Palaces are the stage for all symbols.

In "Multiple Judgments from One Chart," these four layers provide four different entry points for analysis.

To judge personality, focus on the Nine Stars (innate) and Eight Gates (acquired).
To judge luck, focus on the Eight Gods (external forces) and Nine Stars (timing).
To judge behavior, focus on the Eight Gates.
To judge environment, focus on the Nine Palaces and Nine Stars.

Within a single palace, the superposition of God, Star, Gate, and Palace forms a three-dimensional holographic image. For instance, if the Qian Palace contains Zhi Fu, Tian Xin, and Kai Men, we can judge: this person is a leader (Zhi Fu), kind-hearted and good at management (Tian Xin), has strong work ability (Kai Men), and is located in the Northwest (Qian Palace).

2.2 The Interweaving of Time and Space

Qi Men Dun Jia completely integrates time (Ten Heavenly Stems, Twelve Earthly Branches) into space (Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams).

Spatialization of Time: Time is not just the ticking of a clock; in Qi Men, time becomes direction. For example, the hour of "Zi" is not only midnight but also the North (Kan Palace).
Temporalization of Space: Directions also represent seasons and sequences. The Zhen Palace in the East represents Spring and the morning.

This space-time unity allows us to see both the "Feng Shui environment" (e.g., a tree in the East) and the "occurrence node" (e.g., the event happening in the month or year of Mao) when analyzing a palace.

In "Multiple Judgments," this interweaving allows us to judge time through space (looking at the palace to determine the timing) or judge space through time (looking at the Hour Stem's palace to determine the direction).

Chapter 3: Wan Wu Lei Xiang—The Infinite Extensibility of Symbols

Qi Men Dun Jia has only 55 core symbols. How can they correspond to the millions of things in the world$3 It relies on "Wan Wu Lei Xiang" (Categorization of All Things). This is the core of Yi learning thinking and the technical support for "Multiple Judgments."

3.1 Polysemy and Holography of Symbols

Every Qi Men symbol is a massive "Information Package." It is not a single definition but a "conceptual set."

Take the Heavenly Stem "Yi" as an example:

In Five Elements: It is Yin Wood.
In Characters: It represents women, wives, doctors, nurses, third parties, and artists.
In Form: It is curved, soft, and roundabout.
In Human Body: It represents the liver, neck, joints, blood vessels, and nerves.
In Objects: It represents flowers, vines, ropes, Chinese medicine, curtains, and artworks.
In Temperament: It is gentle, dependent, and indecisive.

When performing "Multiple Judgments," the same "Yi" in a palace is read differently depending on the context:

Marriage: Yi represents the wife. If the palace state is good, the wife is virtuous.
Health: Yi represents the liver or cervical spine. If Yi is clashed, it indicates liver issues or neck pain.
Feng Shui: Yi represents flowers or a winding road. If Yi is outside, it might mean a curved path or flower bed outside the house.
Wealth: Yi might represent seeking wealth through art, medicine, or women.

It is precisely because symbols possess this "holography" and "infinite extensibility" that a practitioner can peel back layers of information from a single palace, like peeling an onion.

3.2 Combining Images: Constructing a Precise Portrait

While a single symbol has broad meanings, combining multiple symbols can lock onto a specific thing. It's like a puzzle; one piece doesn't tell much, but together they form a clear picture.

Example: Yi + Tian Peng + Shang Men + Kan Palace

Yi: Curved, liquid.
Tian Peng: Water, large, wisdom, bold.
Shang Men: Injury, competition, vehicle, criminal police.
Kan Palace: Water, North, trap.

Combined Interpretation:

Profession: Could be a water police officer (Tian Peng + Shang Men + Kan) or someone in water transport (Yi + Tian Peng + vehicle).
Health: Yi is the liver, supported by water in the Kan Palace but too damp; Tian Peng is large water, Shang Men is injury. Perhaps the liver has heavy dampness, or the legs (Shang Men) were injured near water.
Personality: Intelligent (Tian Peng) but impulsive (Shang Men), gentle temperament (Yi), and deep/calculating (Kan Palace).

Through combining images, we can concretize vague symbols, thereby accurately describing various aspects of the seeker within the same chart.

Chapter 4: Useful God Transformation and Taiji Drifting—Switching Perspectives

If holographic theory is the foundation and Wan Wu Lei Xiang is the material, then "Useful God Transformation" and "Taiji Drifting" are the core operational techniques of "Multiple Judgments."

4.1 Useful God: The Handle of Information

In Qi Men Dun Jia, a "Useful God" (Yong Shen) is the focal symbol we focus on.

Day Stem: Represents the seeker themselves.
Hour Stem: Represents the matter being asked about.
Month Stem: Represents peers or competitors.
Year Stem: Represents elders or leaders.
Zhi Fu: Represents the direct boss or key figure.

The secret of "Multiple Judgments" lies in not being fixated on a single Useful God but flexibly switching between them.

For example, once a chart is cast:

Check the Day Stem's palace: Analyze the seeker's state, luck, and psychology.
Check the Hour Stem's palace: Analyze whether the immediate concern will succeed.
Switch to the Liu He (Six Harmonies) palace: Analyze their marriage or partnerships.
Switch to the Sheng Men (Life Gate) palace: Analyze their wealth and real estate.
Switch to the Kai Men (Open Gate) palace: Analyze their career and work.
Switch to the Tian Rui Star palace: Analyze their health and illnesses.

The same chart is like a 3D panoramic model. We first look through the "Day Stem" window to see the person; then we walk to the "Life Gate" window to see their finances. The model hasn't changed, but the perspective has, thus changing the information seen. This is the logic of "Multiple Judgments."

4.2 Taiji Point Drifting (Palace Rotation and Flipping)

A more advanced technique is "Taiji Point Drifting." After analyzing the seeker (the first Taiji point), what if we want to see how their father is doing$4 We look for the symbol representing the father—the Year Stem. Suppose the Year Stem is "Xin" and it falls in the Li Palace. At this point, the Li Palace becomes the new Taiji point (center).

To see the father's wealth$5 Look at the Sheng Men (or Jia Zi Wu) relative to the Li Palace.
To see the father's health$6 Look at the Tian Rui Star relative to the Li Palace.
To see the father's career$7 Look at the Kai Men relative to the Li Palace.

One can even use Six Kinship relations for infinite deduction:

The Day Stem is "Me."
That which produces me is the Yin (Parents); look at the palace that supports the Day Stem's element.
That which I control is Cai (Wealth/Wife); look at the palace controlled by the Day Stem.
That which controls me is Guan (Official/Ghost); look at the palace that controls the Day Stem.

Through this logic, we can deduce the situation of the seeker's wife, children, parents, or even neighbors from a single chart. As long as the corresponding coordinate point (Taiji point) is found, a new analytical plane can be unfolded.

Chapter 5: Practical Logic and Mental Models

With the theory understood, how does one operate in practice$8 This requires a rigorous set of mental models.

5.1 Scanning from Macro to Micro

An expert usually doesn't rush to judge but performs a "full chart scan."

Look at the Big Picture: Is it Fu Yin (static) or Fan Yin (reversing)$9 Is it Wu Bu Yu Shi (Five Untimely Hours)$10 Is it Tian Xian Shi Ge$11 This determines the overall tone (speed, auspiciousness).
Look at the Four Pillars: Year, Month, Day, and Hour. Especially Kong Wang (Void), Ma Xing (Horse Star), and Yue Po (Month Break). These are the "switches" and "accelerators" of information.
Look at the Day-Hour Relationship: The Five Elements' production and control determine the success or failure of the main matter.

5.2 Internal/External and Host/Guest Relationships

The Qi Men chart is divided into Internal Palaces (Yang 1, 2, 3, 4; Yin 9, 8, 7, 6) and External Palaces.

Distance in Multiple Judgments: Internal represents nearby, domestic, local, and fast; External represents far, international, out-of-town, and slow.
Host and Guest: The Earth Plate is the Host, and the Heaven Plate is the Guest. The mover is the Guest, and the static is the Host.
- In marriage: Heaven Plate Geng is the man, Earth Plate Yi is the woman (sometimes swapped).
- In business: I am the Host (Earth Plate), and the client is the Guest (Heaven Plate).

Through the dialectics of internal/external and host/guest, one can distinguish who is strong or weak, and who is active or passive within the same palace.

5.3 Energy Flow Between Palaces

Palaces are not isolated. In "Multiple Judgments," one must look at the energy flow (production, control, clash, harmony) between palaces.

Production: Transfer of energy, support, source.
Control: Obstruction of energy, regulation, pressure.
Clash: Agitation of energy, change, dispersal.
Harmony: Concentration of energy, entanglement, cooperation.

For example, if the Day Stem palace controls the Hour Stem palace, it means I am striving to achieve this matter. If the Hour Stem palace produces the Day Stem palace, it means the matter comes to me naturally and is easy to succeed. If the Day Stem palace produces the Hour Stem palace, it means I am putting a lot of effort into this matter and it is exhausting.

By tracking energy flows, we can link isolated life fragments into a complete narrative chain: "You've been under great work pressure lately (Kai Men controls Day Stem), leading to poor health (Tian Rui is strong), mainly sleep issues (Teng She), which has affected your marital relationship (Liu He palace is void)..."

Chapter 6: Simulated Case Analysis—The Deduction of Multiple Judgments

To demonstrate more intuitively, let's construct a simulated case.

Setting: Yang 1st Bureau, Jia Zi Decade (Wu), Zhi Fu (Tian Peng Star) in Kan 1 Palace, Zhi Shi (Xiu Men) in Kan 1 Palace. (A Fu Yin chart example) Day Stem: Bing (in Li 9 Palace). Hour Stem: Geng (in Kun 2 Palace).

1. Judging Personality and State (Day Stem Bing in Li Palace)

Analysis: Bing is the Sun, at the "Imperial Prosperity" stage in the Li Palace.
Judgment: The seeker is passionate, impatient, and values face, much like the midday sun. Currently, luck is very strong and ability is high, but they might be too flamboyant. Li Palace governs fire, so they might have had some inflammation or eye discomfort recently.

2. Judging the Matter Asked (Hour Stem Geng in Kun Palace)

Analysis: Geng is an obstruction, "entombed" in the Kun Palace (assumed condition), and accompanied by the Si Men (Death Gate).
Judgment: The matter asked about faces great resistance (Geng), is currently at a standstill (entombed), and feels lifeless (Si Men). Kun Palace is slow; this matter cannot be rushed.
Relationship: Day Stem Li Fire produces Hour Stem Kun Earth.
Conclusion: You are trying to push this matter (Fire produces Earth), you are very active, but the matter itself (Geng) is unresponsive, like punching a cotton ball—lots of effort for little return.

3. Judging Wealth (Sheng Men)

Assumption: Sheng Men is in the Gen 8 Palace, with Jia Zi Wu.
Analysis: Wu is capital, Sheng Men is profit. Gen Palace is mountain, representing stopping.
Judgment: Wealth luck is currently average; funds might be tied up (Gen is mountain, no progress). Wu in Gen is at the "Long Life" stage, indicating a new investment project is budding, but big money hasn't been seen yet.

4. Judging Marriage (Liu He / Yi-Geng)

Assumption: Liu He is in the Zhen 3 Palace. Yi is in the Zhen Palace (Prosperity), Geng is in the Kun Palace.
Analysis: Yi (Woman) is in Zhen Wood, Geng (Man) is in Kun Earth. Wood controls Earth.
Judgment: The wife (Yi) has a strong personality and controls the husband (Geng). Liu He in the Zhen Palace is clashed (assuming a clash from the Dui Palace), indicating the marriage is unstable with frequent arguments.

5. Judging Feng Shui (Day Stem Palace and Surroundings)

Analysis: Day Stem is in the Li 9 Palace. Li is South, representing emptiness and fire.
Judgment: Your house has large windows to the South with excellent lighting (Li). It might face a red building or a transformer (Fire). If the Li Palace has Xuan Wu, there might be clutter or a hidden drain to the South.

6. Judging Ancestral Graves (Si Men)

Analysis: Si Men is in the Kun Palace. Kun is the Old Mother and the Earth.
Judgment: The ancestral grave is in the Southwest (Kun), and the terrain is relatively flat. If the Kun Palace has Bai Hu, there might be "killing energy" or earthworks near the grave.

Through this single chart, we are like someone with a flashlight in a dark room—wherever we point it, information appears. This is "Multiple Judgments from One Chart."

Chapter 7: Limitations and Ethics of Multiple Judgments

While Qi Men Dun Jia allows for multiple judgments, we must remain rational and respectful.

7.1 Information Resolution

Although holographic theory says the part contains the whole, "resolution" decreases.

Close-up: The immediate concern at the time of asking is clearest.
Medium Shot: Related current situations are relatively clear.
Long Shot: The distant past or future becomes blurred.
Edge: Information with little relation to the seeker (e.g., the neighbor's uncle's cat) might be theoretically judgeable, but accuracy drops significantly as the signal is too weak.

7.2 The Practitioner's Skill and State

"Multiple Judgments" places extremely high demands on the practitioner.

Knowledge Base: One must master Wan Wu Lei Xiang and have a massive internal database.
Inspiration and Intuition: Prediction eventually becomes an "Art of the Tao," requiring inspiration.
Mind-Spirit Unity: If the practitioner is distracted, they cannot capture the faint holographic signals.

7.3 Ethics First (Yi De)

Being able to see through others' privacy does not mean one should speak it.

Judge Some, Not All: Keep irrelevant private matters to yourself.
Guide Towards Goodness: The purpose of prediction is to seek auspiciousness and avoid harm, not to show off. If a disaster is seen, provide suggestions for mitigation or relief, giving hope rather than creating panic.

Conclusion

"Multiple Judgments from One Chart" in Qi Men Dun Jia is the crystallization of the profound insights of Chinese ancestors into cosmic spacetime. It utilizes holographic spacetime models, multi-dimensional coordinate systems, and a rich symbolic system to condense the complex world into a nine-square grid.

It tells us that the world is universally connected; there are no isolated people or events. Through the "wisdom eyes" of Qi Men Dun Jia, we see not only the surface of things but also the energy flows and causal connections behind them.

Mastering "Multiple Judgments" is not just about mastering a predictive technique; it's about mastering a systematic, three-dimensional, and holographic way of thinking. This way of thinking, whether used for decision-making, life planning, or self-cultivation, is of immeasurable value.

We hope this article has unveiled the mystery of "Multiple Judgments from One Chart" and led you to appreciate the vastness and depth of Yi learning wisdom.