Black Tortoise

One of the Eight Spirits in Qimen Dunjia, an inauspicious spirit. Governs theft, deception, and hidden matters.

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Detailed Analysis of Black Tortoise

Black Tortoise (Xuan Wu), belonging to the Yin Water element. It is an inauspicious spirit, governing theft, disputes, falsehood, and ambiguity.

Basic Attributes

  • Element: Yin Water
  • Characteristics: Falsehood, darkness, theft, promiscuity.

Symbolic Characteristics

  • Figures: Thieves, swindlers, spies, smart people, mistresses.
  • Forms: Black, blurred, pictures, text.
  • Temperament: Cunning, intelligent, hypocritical, lustful.
  • Scenes: Gutters, entertainment venues, restrooms, dark places.

Qimen Application

  • Fortune Assessment: Inauspicious. Beware of theft, fraud, and villains. Also favorable for planning and strategy (intelligence).
  • Action Advice: Suitable for arrest, interrogation, and plotting; avoid seeking wealth, cooperation, and travel.
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