Want to know if you have the “Kui Gang” characteristic and if it’s acceptable for you to eat beef, lamb, or dog meat?
In Bazi, if your Day Pillar has one of the four following combinations of Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch, you possess the “Kui Gang” characteristic:
The Day Pillar being 庚辰 Geng Chen, 壬辰Ren Chen, 庚戌Geng Xu, or 戊戌Wu Xu is considered a primary Kui Gang.
If any of the other pillars have these combinations, it’s considered a secondary Kui Gang, which still has its effects but is half as potent.
This article focuses solely on the characteristics of Kui Gang. However, it’s important to remember that the overall analysis of a person’s Bazi requires looking at all four pillars, as the different combinations of characters can have a profound impact on one’s life. Therefore, even if you have Kui Gang, there’s no need to be alarmed; this information is for reference only.
Characteristics of Kui Gang
People born with the Kui Gang characteristic are typically bold, upright, and straightforward. They are decisive, possess strong leadership skills, and are widely knowledgeable. They often hold positions of power and authority, are disciplined, and maintain high standards of integrity. Their lives can be full of significant ups and downs, with clear distinctions between good and bad fortune. They are quick-tempered and competitive, yet also proactive and hardworking. They are not afraid of ghosts or evil spirits, and it is said that spirits avoid them.
“Kui Gang” is a star that subdues others: it signifies authority, leadership, keen intelligence, and extensive knowledge. However, it also comes with a stubborn, arrogant, impatient, and competitive nature, and a tendency to be aggressive. Because of these strong traits, it is generally considered more suitable for men than women.
For Men
Men with Kui Gang often have thick, bushy eyebrows, sometimes described as a single brow. They can achieve great success in their careers or government roles. They are quick-witted, have strong fortune, and possess the authority to lead others. They are decisive and unyielding but can also harbor a hidden violent or aggressive side, making their personalities very extreme. If their Bazi chart shows negative influences from wealth or authority stars, it can lead to a life of poverty and low status. However, if there are no negative influences, they can achieve great things in their careers.
Having two or more Kui Gang pillars without negative influences in the chart often indicates a wealthy and prominent individual.
Even if only the Day Pillar has Kui Gang, but other pillars provide strong support, it can still lead to a life of wealth and high status.
The Ren Chen and Wu Xu days are known as “wife-destroying Kui Gang.” Men with these characteristics are often free-spirited but are believed to be detrimental to their wives. It’s especially bad if their chart shows influences from wealth stars or if they enter a period of wealth luck.
For Women
The Kui Gang characteristic in women is often seen as a sign of great adaptability and quick thinking. They immediately project an image of being sharp, capable, and a “strong woman.” This is especially true for those with “combined Kui Gang,” where both the Day and Hour pillars are Kui Gang. They have a commanding presence that inspires awe.
However, due to their strong and unyielding nature, which can lead to them dominating their husbands, it’s often said that they may cause their husband’s demise, lead to divorce, or become a widow. If not, they may suffer from chronic illness. While often charming and beautiful, they are said to have a difficult and tragic destiny. If their chart is negatively influenced by wealth or authority stars, they may become involved in disputes over men or face legal issues. While many are beautiful, their lives and relationships are often full of setbacks.
The Geng Xu and Geng Chen days are known as “husband-destroying Kui Gang” and are particularly unfavorable for women.
The Geng Xu Day is most wary of the Yi You Hour, which is called “White Tiger Kui Gang.” You is the “Goat Blade” of Geng, and in certain divination methods, You is also called “White Tiger.” The negative influence comes from the clash between You and Xu, which is believed to kill the husband star. “White Tiger Kui Gang” has two possible outcomes: one is a life without a husband or children (divorce and no children), and the other is that a child’s birth leads to the husband’s death.
Breaking the Kui Gang Pattern
Geng Chen and Geng Xu fear the presence of strong official or authority stars. However, if there is a water element in the Heavenly Stems to control the fire element, it can be a positive sign.
Ren Chen and Wu Xu fear the influence of strong wealth stars. However, if the wealth star is combined with and restrained by another element, it can still be a good thing.
Many people with Kui Gang are handsome and talented, which is why many celebrities have this characteristic.
The Best Practices for Kui Gang
Having the Kui Gang characteristic generally brings many benefits. People with this trait often have good fortune, can turn bad luck into good, and are not afraid of ghosts or spirits. However, due to their stubborn nature, it is believed they should not eat beef, lamb, or dog meat, as this can break their positive attributes. Ideally, they would be vegetarian, but if they eat meat, here is how it is believed to affect them:
Eating beef is thought to ruin their attributes, negatively affecting their fortune and reducing their blessings.
Eating lamb is believed to worsen their temperament, making them more extreme and bringing bad luck.
Eating dog meat is said to bring bad luck to their family and cause everything to be difficult.
