Qi Men Dun Jia · Patterns · 9 formations
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.
类别 — Nine Evasions of Qi Men
含义 — Appearing only four times throughout the year as seasons change, Tian Dun (Heaven's Evasion) brings transformative power. It places matters within a realm of variables and represents a configuration that has seized the opportune moment. During this period, all things between heaven and earth reorganize, and obstacles dissolve. As long as your objectives are clear and you seize the moment to strike proactively, success naturally follows.
适于 — Proposals, business openings, and travel are all highly auspicious.
类别 — Nine Escapes of Qi Men (奇門九遁)
含义 — Earth Escape harnesses the energy of the earth, combined with the intentional action of Kai Men (Open Gate), to seize opportunities and create or discover conditions favorable to oneself.
适于 — Uncovering truth, exposing deception, creating opportunities, receiving help from noble patrons, turning danger into safety
类别 — Nine Escapes of Qi Men
含义 — When you encounter Ren Dun (Human Escape), the key is to seize the critical moments in space and time to showcase your talents. Human factors have become an important element of success—with the assistance of noble persons, endeavors meet with easy success.
适于 — Gain both fame and profit; secure employment or promotion; form alliances; attend interviews
类别 — Nine Evasions of Qi Men
含义 — Divine Evasion appears only once every hundred days in a cycle. Possessing Divine Evasion means that exceptional performance of functions cannot be achieved; it is vague and uncertain. Therefore, one should not act rashly or precipitously. It also represents a person's extraordinary faculties and psychic will.
适于 — Submitting proposals, opening for business, and traveling are all highly auspicious
盘面九宫
巽4宫
星 — Jiu Di (Nine Earths)
门 — Xiu Men (Rest Gate)
干 — Yi Gui (甲乙 and 癸)
离9宫
星 — Tian Xin (Heaven's Heart)
门 — Sheng Men (Life Gate)
干 — Bing Wu (丙 and 戊)
坤2宫
星 — Zhi Fu (Value Officer)
门 — Shang Men (Wound Gate)
干 — Geng Xin (庚 and 辛)
震3宫
星 — Xuan Wu (Dark Warrior)
门 — Kai Men (Open Gate)
干 — Ren (壬)
中5宫
星 — Tian Ren (Heaven's People)
门 — Shi Men (Time Gate)
兑7宫
星 — Teng She (Heavenly Snake)
门 — Du Men (Closing Gate)
干 — Wu Yi (戊 and 乙)
艮8宫
星 — Bai Hu (White Tiger)
门 — Jing Men (Alarm Gate)
干 — Ji Wu (己 and 戊)
坎1宫
星 — Jiu Tian (Nine Heavens)
门 — Si Men (Death Gate)
干 — Ding (丁)
乾6宫
星 — Liu He (Six Combinations)
门 — Jing Men (Scenic Gate)
干 — Ren Bing (壬 and 丙)
Category — Nine Escapes of Qi Men
Meaning — Ghost Escape typically manifests once per month. Ghost belongs to the yin principle; as the name suggests, to ghost means to hide away—harder to discover or see, and it conceals killing intent or cunning imagery. Ghost is inherently pure yin matter, capable of triggering shifts in the energy field. When yin reaches its extreme, yang begins anew; thus it metaphorically indicates that affairs have a turning point, and those with ability can find renewal in dire straits.
Suitable for — Using intelligence to gain advantage, improvisation and adaptation, planning or negotiation
Palace Grid Nine Palaces
Xun 4 Palace
Star — Teng She (Soaring Serpent)
Gate — Shang (Wound)
Heavenly Stem — Bing, Wu
Li 9 Palace
Star — Tai Yin (Great Yin)
Gate — Du (Obstruction)
Heavenly Stem — Wu, Yi
Kun 2 Palace
Star — Liu He (Six Harmonies)
Gate — Jing (Scenery)
Heavenly Stem — Ren, Bing
Zhen 3 Palace
Star — Zhi Fu (Value Officer)
Gate — Sheng (Life)
Heavenly Stem — Xin
Center 5 Palace
Star — Tian Xin (Heaven's Heart)
Gate — Shi (Temporal)
Dui 7 Palace
Star — Bai Hu (White Tiger)
Gate — Si (Death)
Heavenly Stem — Ren
Gen 8 Palace
Star — Jiu Tian (Nine Heavens)
Gate — Xiu (Rest)
Heavenly Stem — Ding
Kan 1 Palace
Star — Jiu Di (Nine Earths)
Gate — Kai Men (Open Gate)
Heavenly Stem — Yi, Gui
Qian 6 Palace
Star — Xuan Wu (Dark Warrior)
Gate — Jing (Alarm)
Heavenly Stem — Ji, Wu
Category — Nine Evasions of Qi Men
Meaning — Wind Evasion operates on a monthly cycle. Wind is characterized by infinite transformation and penetrates every opening. Once Wind Evasion is activated, it obscures knowledge of its changes, further enhancing its instability.
Suitable for — Publicity campaigns, attention-grabbing activities, sound-east-strike-west tactics
Nine-palace board
Xun (Southeast) Palace 4
Star — Liu He (Six Harmonies)
Gate — Sheng (Life)
Stem — Ren (壬), Bing (丙)
Li (South) Palace 9
Star — Tai Yin (Great Darkness)
Gate — Shang (Injury)
Stem — Wu (戊), Yi (乙)
Kun (Southwest) Palace 2
Star — Teng She (Soaring Serpent)
Gate — Du (Blocked)
Stem — Ren (壬), Gui (癸)
Zhen (East) Palace 3
Star — Bai Hu (White Tiger)
Gate — Xiu (Rest)
Stem — Ding (丁)
Center Palace 5
Star — Tian Ying (Heaven's Infant)
Gate — Shi (Time)
Dui (West) Palace 7
Star — Zhi Fu (Value Officer)
Gate — Jing (Scenic)
Stem — Bing (丙), Wu (戊)
Gen (Northeast) Palace 8
Star — Xuan Wu (Dark Warrior)
Gate — Kai Men (Open Gate)
Stem — Xin (辛)
Kan (North) Palace 1
Star — Jiu Di (Nine Earths)
Gate — Jing (Startling)
Stem — Ji (己), Wu (戊)
Qian (Northwest) Palace 6
Star — Jiu Tian (Nine Heavens)
Gate — Si (Death)
Stem — Yi (乙), Gui (癸)
Category — Nine Escapes of Qi Men
Meaning — The dark clouds in the sky disperse and the sky becomes clear—an image of turning danger into safety, with unfavorable conditions disappearing. This metaphor represents converting crisis into opportunity. However, one must always remember that the winds and clouds shift and change, and weather patterns transform with the endless variations in temperature and air conditions. Therefore, one should prepare for unexpected events and remain vigilant even in peaceful times.
Suitable for — Converting enemies into friends, transforming danger into safety, turning the tide of fortune, favorable for defense rather than attack
Nine Palaces Configuration
Xun 4 Palace
Star — Teng She (Soaring Serpent)
Gate — Du Men (Blocking Gate)
Stems — Ren, Gui (Water stems)
Li 9 Palace
Star — Tai Yin (Greater Yin)
Gate — Jing Men (Scenery Gate)
Stems — Ding (Fire stem)
Kun 2 Palace
Star — Liu He (Six Harmony)
Gate — Si Men (Death Gate)
Stems — Ren, Bing (Water and Fire stems)
Zhen 3 Palace
Star — Zhi Fu (Value Officer)
Gate — Shang Men (Injury Gate)
Stems — Bing, Wu (Fire and Earth stems)
Center 5 Palace
Star — Tian Rui (Heaven's Acuity)
Gate — Shi Men (Time Gate)
Dui 7 Palace
Star — Bai Hu (White Tiger)
Gate — Jing Men (Alarm Gate)
Stems — Ren (Water stem)
Gen 8 Palace
Star — Jiu Tian (Nine Heaven)
Gate — Sheng Men (Life Gate)
Stems — Yi, Gui (Wood and Water stems)
Kan 1 Palace
Star — Jiu Di (Nine Earth)
Gate — Xiu Men (Rest Gate)
Stems — Ji, Wu (Earth stems)
Qian 6 Palace
Star — Xuan Wu (Dark Warrior)
Gate — Kai Men (Open Gate)
Stems — Xin (Metal stem)
Category — Nine Escapes of Qi Men Dun Jia
Meaning — Related to water. The dragon swims in water; as the saying goes, the sleeping dragon rises and ascends—when the flying dragon soars, it must achieve great deeds.
Suitable For — Establishing water-related industries, achieving great ambitions, boundless prospects, favorable for job seeking, favorable for contract signing
Board Nine Palaces
Xun 4th Palace
Star — Tai Yin (Grand Yin)
Gate — Shang (Wound Gate)
Stem — Ren (壬)
Li 9th Palace
Star — Liu He (Six Harmonies)
Gate — Du (Closed Gate)
Stem — Wu Yi (戊乙)
Kun 2nd Palace
Star — Bai Hu (White Tiger)
Gate — Jing (Scene Gate)
Stem — Bing Geng (丙庚)
Zhen 3rd Palace
Star — Teng She (Coiling Serpent)
Gate — Sheng (Life Gate)
Stem — Xin (辛)
Center 5th Palace
Star — Tian Xin (Heaven's Heart)
Gate — Shi (Time Gate)
Dui 7th Palace
Star — Xuan Wu (Dark Warrior)
Gate — Si (Death Gate)
Stem — Ding (丁)
Gen 8th Palace
Star — Jiu Tian (Nine Heaven)
Gate — Kai (Open Gate)
Stem — Yi Gui (乙癸)
Kan 1st Palace
Star — Zhi Fu (Value Officer)
Gate — Xiu (Rest Gate)
Stem — Ji Wu (己戊)
Qian 6th Palace
Star — Jiu Di (Nine Earth)
Gate — Jing (Startle Gate)
Stem — Ren Bing (壬丙)
category — Nine Escapes of Qi Men
meaning — Tiger Escape is one of the auspicious deities representing hidden danger amidst transformation—the kind where disaster can strike without warning, requiring absolute caution. Because the malevolent qi is concealed and shifts from visible to hidden, it becomes far more difficult to guard against.
suitable for — Recruiting talent away from competitors, increasing public recognition
nine palaces board
Xun Palace 4
star — Zhi Fu (Value Officer)
gate — Jing Men (Scenery Gate)
stem — Gui, Ren
Li Palace 9
star — Teng She (Soaring Serpent)
gate — Si Men (Death Gate)
stem — Ding
Kun Palace 2
star — Tai Yin (Greater Yin)
gate — Jing Men (Alarm Gate)
stem — Bing, Geng
Zhen Palace 3
star — Jiu Tian (Nine Heaven)
gate — Du Men (Blockade Gate)
stem — Xin
Center Palace 5
star — Tian Rui (Heaven's Auspice)
gate — Shi Men (Temporal Gate)
Dui Palace 7
star — Liu He (Six Harmony)
gate — Kai Men (Open Gate)
stem — Ji, Wu
Gen Palace 8
star — Jiu Di (Nine Earth)
gate — Shang Men (Wound Gate)
stem — Yi, Gui
Kan Palace 1
star — Xuan Wu (Dark Warrior)
gate — Sheng Men (Life Gate)
stem — Ren, Bing
Qian Palace 6
star — Bai Hu (White Tiger)
gate — Xiu Men (Rest Gate)
stem — Ding, Geng
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