In the fourth chapter of the Xici (Appended Statements) of the Book of Changes (Yijing), it is written: "The Book of Changes encompasses the transformations of heaven and earth without overstepping, and it shapes the myriad things without omission. It is in accord with the way of day and night and knows without bounds; its spirit has no direction, and the Book of Changes has no substance." These lines elucidate the vast scope of the Book of Changes, encompassing all things, including the changes of all phenomena in the universe, without exaggeration, describing their developmental processes without deviation. Explaining the development and changes of all things in the world using the principles of Yijing can be said to result in no loss or omission. Understanding the changes of day and night is in fact understanding the changes in yin and yang, comprehending their mysteries. Thus, the mysteries of the Book of Changes are omnipresent, and the changes within it have no fixed formula. Analyzing and observing phenomena from the perspective and thinking of the Book of Changes is a comprehensive method, truly embodying the essence of the Book of Changes, "The method has no fixed method, and beyond the method, there is no method."
Similarly, in the first chapter of Laozi's Dao De Jing, it says: "The Dao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Dao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name. The nameless is the beginning of heaven and earth; the named is the mother of the ten thousand things. Thus, constantly without desire, one observes its wonders; constantly with desire, one observes its manifestations. These two emerge together but differ in name; the unity is said to be the mystery. The mystery within the mystery is the door to all wonders." Here, Laozi introduces the concept of "Dao," which is the origin of all things in heaven and earth, subtle and profound. "Dao" can be spoken of or not; if it can be spoken of, then it is not the eternal Dao. The true "Dao" can only be apprehended through the heart, not necessarily expressed clearly in words. Similarly, with "name," if it can be named, then it is not the eternal name. "Nameless" and "without limits" in Yijing carry the same meaning, representing the primordial beginning of heaven and earth. "Named" signifies the transformation from limitlessness to yin and yang, the fundamental essence of all things. Therefore, one should observe the subtleties of "Dao" from the eternal state of all things and observe the manifestations of "Dao" from the unchanging aspects of all things. These two emerge from the same source but are named differently, both profound and unfathomable, from the realm of form to the profound realm of formlessness, which is the gateway to all mysteries. Here, Laozi elucidates his philosophical dialectical view and establishes the viewpoint of "Dao follows nature." One should first understand the most primitive and realistic "Dao" before comprehending the profound and formless "Dao." If you cannot understand the reality of "Dao," how can you understand the profound and formless "Dao"? This is why I have always emphasized that learning destiny should be based on the comprehension of nature, because the Book of Changes was derived from the observation of astronomy by the ancient sages and the study of geography, which is what Laozi called "Dao." If our learning of destiny has departed from the most primitive nature, how can our predictions be accurate? The Xici of the Book of Changes says: "As a book, the Book of Changes cannot be far; as a Dao, it has often changed." It means that the principles of the Book of Changes are right beside us, although some phenomena may differ from the past, its most original "Dao" remains unchanged. If your learning has deviated from reality, then it can only be said to have gone astray.
Throughout the ages, people have based on their comprehension of the Book of Changes, creating various prediction methods. Although their systems and methods of use are different, they all originate from the Book of Changes, all aimed at applying nature, achieving foresight, preventing disasters, and thereby achieving the effect of seeking good and avoiding evil. Since the greatness of the Book of Changes lies in "encompassing the transformations of heaven and earth without overstepping, and shaping the myriad things without omission," and human life is limited, it is impossible to learn dozens of prediction methods one by one. Is there no method that encompasses them all? Since they originate from the same source, they have a common basis, all using heavenly stems and earthly branches, and the five elements as computational elements. Heavenly stems and earthly branches seem simple, but in fact, they can encompass all things and are the spokespersons of the Book of Changes. They can represent directions, the five elements, various phenomena, and contain the Bagua in directions, which is exactly the same as the twenty-four mountain orientations in feng shui. Therefore, there should be a method based on this foundation to solve various predictions, including feng shui, physiognomy, handling affairs, single-question divination, and retroactively deducing temporal and spatial affairs. Heavenly stems and earthly branches, the five elements are their common points, and their greatest common point is the spacetime network. Although they have different names, they all deduce based on heavenly stems, earthly branches, the five elements, and the spacetime network as elements. Therefore, we should break through from here, find their common secrets, and fundamentally solve this problem.
Whether learning Yilu (the principles of the Book of Changes) or other knowledge, one should follow certain principles, make bold assumptions, and carefully verify them to achieve results. When I was studying the principles of Yilu, I only grasped the ideological points of the Book of Changes and "Dao," closely related to the spacetime network. For example, on May 18th, I went to Changchun for business, and a friend from the provincial bank invited me to the office for a visit. Because it was our first meeting, we didn't talk much at the time. After finishing the business, my friend invited me to lunch and talked about the current work situation, asking for my advice. I asked him, "Where does your supervisor sit?" He replied that the supervisor sits in the place directly inside the door, which is to his left. Based on the orientation of the office, I analyzed the information. Your current work is very satisfactory, your work ability is strong, and you often lead over your section chief in work matters. Your section chief is not a good person, very passive in handling affairs within the industry, unable to accomplish big things, lacking courage, and often relies on you for work within the section, and your relationship with him is good. I analyzed the above information, and he was surprised. He said, "I didn't provide you with any information, how did you know about our work situation and relationship?" I replied, "It's your work position that told me. This is the principle of the Book of Changes, using symbols to speak, without words beyond symbols. Your current position, with a wall behind you as support, and a female colleague sitting opposite you, can be considered as a balance of yin and yang. But your supervisor sits beside you, and he is actually serving you. Moreover, your supervisor sits facing the door directly, and his
backside is exactly facing the door, so whenever someone enters, they almost bump into him. When someone looks for him, he has to turn around and talk to the person, so how can his work not be passive?" He was amused after hearing my explanation. We continued talking happily in the atmosphere. At this time, a friend who came with me instigated him on the side, encouraging him to ask whatever he wanted. Under the instigation of this friend, he raised another question, saying that he was currently handling two matters and asked for my opinion on them. After he raised his question, I immediately answered, "One of the two matters you are handling will be completed soon, within ten days at most, and you will receive remuneration from someone whose name or direction contains the character for wood. This time, his surprise grew. "I just asked a question, without any hints, and you immediately answered, and it's accurate. One of the two things I'm dealing with will be completed within ten days, and the person who asked me to handle it is not in the east, but their name contains the character for wood. The second matter, as you said, I haven't made progress yet." Now, I'm wondering, how did you know?" I said, "It's still what you told me. When you asked the question, you picked up your chopsticks, and when you were eating, you ate a piece of green cake, then put down the chopsticks without eating another piece. Eating while talking to someone else is impolite, but you made a move at that moment, so that move is the answer to your question. Therefore, based on your action, I concluded that one matter would be completed soon. Green represents the east as wood, and the person who asked you to handle the matter is either in the east or their name contains the character for wood. You only ate one piece of cake without eating a second piece, so the second matter will be difficult to complete or will take a long time." He found the study of Yilu so miraculous, to analyze so many things through one action. The answer to this question is similar to the question posed by a friend, Ma Ning, during a seminar in Renqiu. One day at noon, when we were eating together, Ma Ning asked me about her diploma. While asking the question, she casually ate two peanuts. I answered her that she had two diplomas, and the second one was slightly better than the first one. She asked why? I said, "Because the second one you ate was slightly bigger than the first one." From these examples, everyone should understand a principle: all phenomena in the universe will reflect information; it depends on whether you can understand it. And the prerequisite for understanding it is based on your comprehension of the Book of Changes and "Dao." During a seminar in Renqiu on May 1st, while giving a lecture, a small piece of chalk inadvertently fell from my hand in front of Teacher Wang Enke from Zibo, Shandong. I immediately said, "Teacher Wang, you will receive a small fortune when you return home this time." Teacher Wang immediately replied, "Yes, there's a small bonus that hasn't been issued before May Day, but it will be issued after we return to work after May Day." Although this is a small thought, it comes from the dialectics of the great "Dao."
In the article "The Method has no Fixed Method," it is just a hint at the theory of the Four Pillars of Destiny Spacetime Holography. Now, let's study this topic fundamentally again. If we break through this topic fundamentally, there is no need to learn Liu Yao (six lines) today and feng shui, physiognomy, Qimen, etc., the day after tomorrow. Because a person's time is limited, and learning more does not necessarily mean learning well or mastering it. Therefore, as long as we grasp their common basis, "heavenly stems, earthly branches, and spacetime network," we grasp the key and grasp the theme.
On May 1st, 2002, a face-to-face seminar was held in Renqiu City, Hebei Province. Easy friends from six or seven provinces and cities attended the seminar. During the seminar, everyone shared their experiences and thoughts, creating a strong atmosphere for discussion. Despite only having five days, the study of Yi has brought our hearts closely together. It turned people from different regions into friends, connecting individuals from various places. This couldn't have been possible without the help of Yi, which acted as the "matchmaker" for us to become easy friends. Teachers like Wen Baoyuan from Jinan, Shandong, and Xue Jinlong from Hengshui, Hebei, are already over sixty years old, yet their dedication to studying Yi remains steadfast, serving as exemplary figures for us to emulate. Fu Yu from Chengdu, Sichuan, arrived in Renqiu after a long journey, taking a plane from Chengdu to Beijing on the 30th and then transferring to Renqiu, arriving at midnight on May 1st. His determination to attend the seminar deeply moved us all. You Yunliang from Zhuzhou, Hunan, arrived three days early to avoid the travel rush during the May Day holiday. Teachers Han Zhe, Sun Chengguang, and Wang Enke from Zibo, Shandong, often exchange ideas and support each other in their hometown, and their camaraderie during the seminar was inspiring. Yang Xiaoping from Jintan City, Jiangsu, sacrificed the opportunity for a public holiday to attend the seminar. We all share a common aspiration to master this traditional culture, apply it, and guide our lives better, paving the way for new insights and directions.
In the first three days, we covered the basics of spatiotemporal studies, and everyone gained a fundamental understanding of predictive thinking and direction. On this foundation, we delved into the fascinating aspects of spatiotemporal holography.
The holographic theory of spatiotemporal pillars utilizes specific spatiotemporal information to predict specific events or individuals. It emphasizes the concept that the mind is the key to divination and that spatiotemporal factors are the primary determinants of fortune or misfortune. It focuses on why certain thoughts occur at specific times and why individuals seek advice at particular moments. These factors are all influenced by spatiotemporal determinants. After reading an article I published in the "Internal Newsletter," You Yunliang from Zhuzhou, Hunan, a professional forecaster, used the method of spatiotemporal pillars to pre-calculate over a dozen spatiotemporal pillars the day before and compared them to the information presented by clients the next day. The accuracy rate was around 90%, intriguing him with this mystical predictive method. In application, I found that the information reflected by spatiotemporal factors is holistic.
In essence, "There is no fixed method, and beyond the method, there is no method; my mind is the method" represents the highest realm of Yi studies, embodying the inspiration of "mind Yi." Analyzing Yi information is not rigid and mechanical but relies on logical dialectical thinking and an "empty and ethereal" feeling from within. It truly reflects the Taiji thinking of Yi, returning to the origin and simplicity. On the evening of May 5th, as the seminar was about to conclude, we summarized our learning experiences and addressed any difficulties encountered. I demonstrated once again the application of spatiotemporal pillars in retroactive analysis and holographic analysis. I utilized a characteristic of a fellow Easy friend, Lao Liu from Hebei, to retroactively analyze the circumstances of his father's passing in 2001. The resulting spatiotemporal pillars were Ren Wu, Jia Chen, Gui You, and Ren Xu. First, we determined the pattern, with the Day Stem Gui Water as the Taiji point, forming a combination of support and restraint, with the Day Branch You Metal as the Indispensable Deity. We began the analysis with the weather. Gui Water controlling Jia Wood indicates slight discomfort, but as Jia Wood is not strong, the weather remains mostly cloudy. Lao Liu's feedback was mostly accurate. Next, we analyzed the direction and number of relatives. As Jia Wood and Chen Earth are used, the direction is in the south and southeast, indicating that most relatives are from these regions. With Jia plus Chen totaling twelve, the number of relatives is approximately 120. This feedback mostly aligns with reality. We then analyzed the number of vehicles. Chen Earth represents the Day Stem's storage, with a count of five, influenced by Wu Fire, resulting in a quantity between 35 and 50. Using the same method, we estimated the consumption of meat to be between 350 and 500 catties, which also matched the actual consumption. We proceeded to analyze the number of band members, with Wu Fire and Chen Earth generating You Metal consecutively. Wu Fire represents Zhuque, symbolizing the band, suggesting a count of 22 members, with the actual count being 24, a difference of 2. Additionally, I predicted that the funeral car would encounter a malfunction on the way to the cemetery, which turned out to be true. We also analyzed the Feng Shui of the cemetery, indicating a favorable situation for women, especially the youngest daughter. Although a man could hold an official position, he wouldn't hold it for long due to the influence of the small river. Furthermore, these spatiotemporal pillars revealed that Lao Liu had financial gains in 1992, 1993, 1994, and 2000. Through these examples, everyone gained a profound understanding of "There is no fixed method, and beyond the method, there is no method." To truly master Yi studies, it's best to start from the basics, returning to the origin and combining it with the viewpoint of "Dao follows nature." This way, you'll quickly embark on the path to enlightenment.
