Structural Pattern
category — Structural Pattern
type — Conceptual Overview / Definition
alternative_name — Qi Men Nine Evasions
members — Tian Dun (Heaven Evasion), Di Dun (Earth Evasion), Ren Dun (Human Evasion), Shen Dun (Divine Evasion), Gui Dun (Ghost Evasion), Feng Dun (Wind Evasion), Yun Dun (Cloud Evasion), Long Dun (Dragon Evasion), Hu Dun (Tiger Evasion)
definition — The Qi Men Nine Evasions consist of Heaven Evasion, Earth Evasion, Human Evasion, Divine Evasion, Ghost Evasion, Wind Evasion, Cloud Evasion, Dragon Evasion, and Tiger Evasion. The meaning of 'evasion' (dun) is to conceal the Jia (甲—the primary element) so it remains undetected, allowing it to exert greater influence and effect. Within the nine palaces of Qi Men Dun Jia, different symbol combinations form advantageous configurations that align timing, geography, and human factors harmoniously. By employing these nine patterns, one can identify the correct strategic approach to achieve objectives and even influence the turning point of circumstances in one's favor.
Want to see where “Jiu Dun (Nine Evasions)” falls on your own chart?
☯ Cast a free chartCasting and reading are free · sign up for 28 free credits, enough for one full deep reading
Yu Nü Shou Men (Jade Maiden Guarding the Gate) · Qing Long Fan Shou (Green Dragon Returns to Head) · Fei Niao Die Xue (Flying Bird Drops into Nest) · Three Frauds and Five Falsities · Zhen Zha (Genuine Fraud) · Zhong Zha (Heavy Deception) · Xiu Zha (Rest Fraud) · Gui Jia (Ghost Fraud) · Shen Jia (Divine Fraud) · Tian Jia (Heavenly Falsification) · Ren Jia (Human Deception) · Di Jia (Earth Fraud)