Qi Men Dun Jia — The Highest Level of Chinese Metaphysics

Qi Men Dun Jia is the most advanced form of Chinese divination, traditionally used for military strategy and high-stakes decision-making.

【The Name】 Qi = the three special stems (Bing, Ding, Yi). Men = the eight gates. Dun = to conceal. Jia = the leading Heavenly Stem. Together: "using the special energies and gates to conceal and protect."

【The Eight Gates】 - Rest Gate: Good for rest, wealth, marriage - Birth Gate: Excellent for starting ventures, business - Hurt Gate: Bad for business, good for hunting - Barrier Gate: Neutral, good for hiding, military - Scene Gate: Good for exams, writing, tourism - Death Gate: Unfavorable for most activities - Alarm Gate: Good for legal matters, bad for travel - Open Gate: Excellent for openings, travel, fame

【Applications】 Originally created for warfare, Qi Men is now used for: choosing favorable dates and directions, business strategy and investment timing, and personal decision-making.