Detailed Analysis of Duty Talisman and Duty Messenger
In Qimen Dunjia charts, Duty Talisman and Duty Messenger are two key indicators determined by the time (or day, month, year).
Duty Talisman (Tian Yi Zhi Fu)
- Definition: The original Nine Star of the palace where the Hour Stem (Head of the Cycle) is located.
- Function: Represents Heaven's Timing, the macro environment, leadership, and core direction.
- Characteristics: Wherever the Duty Talisman goes, all evils disperse; it is the most auspicious spirit.
Duty Messenger (Zhi Shi Men)
- Definition: The original Eight Gate of the palace where the Hour Stem (Head of the Cycle) is located.
- Function: Represents Human Harmony, the executor, and the process of specific matters.
- Characteristics: The Duty Messenger Gate reflects the execution status and fortune of the matter.
Movement Rules
- Talisman follows Stem: The Duty Talisman Star moves to the corresponding palace (Heaven Plate) following the movement of the Hour Stem.
- Messenger follows Palace: The Duty Messenger Gate flies through the Nine Palaces in order based on the sequence of the Hour Branch.