Qi-Men-Dun-Jia and Tai-yi

“Qi-Men-Dun-Jia” (奇門遁甲) and “Tai-yi” (太乙), together with “Liu-ren” (六壬), were considered as the three most secret metaphysics developed throughout “Qin” (秦) Dynasty. They are called “Gu-san-shi” (古三式, or the Three Ancient “Shi”).

“Shi” (式) is equivalent to “Shi” (栻), which is a wooden device symbolizing “Round Heaven and Square Earth” (天圓地方) for the purpose of casting, and is believed that it is the origin of modern Feng-shui “Luo-pan” (羅盤, or compass). By secret it means the emperors believed they are too powerful in terms of divination, and afraid that someone will use them to overthrow their kingdoms. As such, it is forbidden for the civilian to practice these three metaphysics.

All of them are having tight connection with calendrical calculation, Tai-yi even had its own calendar. It is of course a derivative from the official calendar which published by the emperor. Among them, both QMDJ and Tai-yi are also the direct applications of Sexagenary cycle and Luo-shu.

We are not going to talk about QMDJ, or Liu-ren, or Tai-yi as either one of them are too complicated to discuss in just one blog. I would rather break them down in easily understood topics and introduce them in multiple blogs. So, better stay tuned and particularly when you are ready.

Before I start other new topics, please feel free to comment if you have any question. Will try to answer as details as I can.