I. Twelve Stages of Life
1.2 Core Life Stages in Liuxiao Prediction
Among the Twelve Stages of Life (Twelve Life Cycles), practical I Ching Divination/Six Lines Divination primarily utilizes four specific stages. These represent the most critical shifts in energy and timing. Memorizing these four is essential for any practitioner:
- Birth
- Peak
- Tomb (also known as Grave or Storehouse)
- Extinction
1.2.1 The Four Stages of the Five Elements
The following mappings show how each element interacts with the Earthly Branches. Note that in this system, Water and Earth share the same cycle.
Metal
- Birth at F
- Peak at K
- Tomb at B
- Extinction at C
Wood
- Birth at M
- Peak at D
- Tomb at H
- Extinction at J
Fire & Earth
- Birth at C
- Peak at G
- Tomb at L
- Extinction at M
Water & Earth
- Birth at J
- Peak at A
- Tomb at E
- Extinction at F
Quick Reference Table for Practical Use
