Children/Descendants holding the Self Line = the Children/Descendants line (子孙爻) falls exactly on the position of the Self (World) line (世爻).
- Official/Ghost (官鬼): Represents disaster, worry, fear, and illness.
- Children/Descendants (子孙): Specifically overcomes the Official/Ghost line. For this reason, Children/Descendants is honored as the "God of Fortune" or "God of Relief".
- Children/Descendants holding the Self Line = "The God of Fortune is right on me."
- Official/Ghost holding the Self Line: Worry and trouble surround you, or you carry heavy inner pressure.
- Wife/Wealth (妻财) holding the Self Line: Prospects for wealth are good, or your mind is on money and relationships.
- Siblings (兄弟) holding the Self Line: Prone to competition, financial loss, or receiving help from friends.
- Parents (父母) holding the Self Line: Busy and toiling, or preoccupied with documents or elders.
Children/Descendants holding the Self Line = "The God of Fortune is right on me."
An elderly man was sitting at home eating corn when breaking news came on television: a massive tsunami had struck the Indian Ocean, killing tens of thousands along the coasts of Southeast Asia. His daughter and son-in-law were on their honeymoon in that very region. Overcome with shock, his hands and feet went cold. He immediately cast a hexagram using the method I had taught him.
- A. Auspicious
- B. Inauspicious