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Yima (驿马)​

Function​

Yima is one of the important stars in the Four Pillars of Destiny, symbolizing movement, change, and frequent transformations throughout one's life. People with Yima in their chart often experience frequent relocations, traveling abroad, changing jobs, and a lifestyle that requires constant movement. The presence of Yima suggests that the life of the chart holder is filled with fluidity, whether it be career advancements and transfers or changes in living locations, they may continuously experience shifts and changes. The influence of Yima can sometimes bring opportunities for promotion and transfer, but it can also lead to stress and unease.

  • Promotion and Transfer: The chart holder may experience promotions, transfers, or job changes in their career. Especially in work, the chart holder may frequently change positions or career directions.
  • Relocation and Long Journeys: Yima usually indicates that the chart holder will frequently travel, relocate, or go abroad, especially for work, study, or family reasons.
  • Busy and Hectic Life: The chart holder's life may be filled with hustle, especially in career and family, requiring constant handling of affairs and being perpetually busy.
  • Assistance from Benefactors: If Yima is in the same pillar with wealth stars, official stars, or benefactor stars, the chart holder's movements and changes may sometimes bring unexpected success and good fortune.

Calculation Method​

The calculation of Yima primarily involves the combination of the Earthly Branches of the year and day pillars with other Earthly Branches in the Four Pillars, specifically as follows:

  • Shen (申), Zi (子), Chen (辰) Yima at Yin (寅)
  • Yin (寅), Wu (午), Xu (戌) Yima at Shen (申)
  • Si (巳), You (酉), Chou (丑) Yima at Hai (亥)
  • Hai (亥), Mao (卯), Wei (未) Yima at Si (巳)

This means that based on the year and day branches in the chart, one can identify the characteristics of movement and change of the chart holder. The extent of Yima's influence also depends on whether the Yima star is in the same pillar with other auspicious stars such as wealth stars, official stars, or benefactor stars. If so, the chart holder's relocations and changes often bring about wealth and status elevation.

The Yima star originates from the cultural background of ancient metaphysics, symbolizing the horses used for conveying messages and official documents in ancient times. Historically, these horses were mainly used for government and military communication tasks, playing an important role. The Yima star is thus named, symbolizing dynamic changes, travel, and movement throughout life. The name Yima comes from "yi", the ancient postal stations, describing the fast running of horses and their message delivery function.

In metaphysics, Yima is closely related to relocation, hustle, change, and travel. When Yima is in a prosperous position (such as in the same pillar with wealth stars, official stars, or benefactor stars), it can bring opportunities for promotion and transfer. However, when Yima is unfavorable (such as encountering clashes, Yang Ren, etc.), it may bring pressure and instability.

The ancients believed that if Yima is in the same pillar with wealth stars, it signifies the flow of wealth, and the chart holder may gain wealth through travel or relocation. If Yima is in the same pillar with official stars or benefactor stars, the chart holder may achieve promotion and receive help from benefactors due to their diligence and efforts.

Some special configurations can cause Yima to have different effects. For example:

  • Yima Encountering Clash: The chart holder may feel restless and experience frequent changes, but if accompanied by Yang Ren, bloodshed, and other inauspicious stars, caution is needed to avoid accidents and sudden disasters.
  • Yima in a Desolate Position: The chart holder may face career failures or instability in life, especially when encountering clashes or unfavorable fortunes, they may experience career downturns or life difficulties.

People with Yima in their chart often experience more movement, and may frequently change their residence or workplace due to environmental or job changes. Even if the chart holder is in a fixed location, the influence of Yima may make their life full of changes and busyness.

Special Configurations of Yima​

  1. In the Same Pillar with Wealth Stars: The chart holder gains wealth through hustle and travel, with abundant financial resources.
  2. In the Same Pillar with Official Stars or Benefactor Stars: The chart holder easily gains promotion opportunities, career development, and smooth fortunes.
  3. Encountering Clash or Inauspicious Stars: May bring pressure, unexpected troubles, or disasters, requiring the chart holder to handle sudden events in life carefully.
  4. Yima in Desolate or Death Position: May face significant difficulties in career or life, especially when encountering clashes or unfavorable fortunes.