Monthly Virtue Union

Explanation

The Monthly Virtue Union is the union deity of the Monthly Virtue, governing the harmony of yin virtue and hidden blessings, representing a star of secret assistance. Those blessed with this star receive much hidden help throughout life, often finding someone extending a hand at critical moments without knowing who the benefactor is. This star governs hidden virtue—unobtrusive, invisible, yet genuinely protecting the destiny holder. In the Year Pillar, it indicates accumulated ancestral virtue and a peaceful household; in the Month Pillar, much hidden assistance from noble people during youth; in the Day Pillar, deep good karma and the ability to inspire others to help; in the Hour Pillar, long-lasting blessings in old age and filial children. The Monthly Virtue Union is most favorable when seen together with the Monthly Virtue, doubling the power of yin virtue and ensuring a life with few disasters and the ability to turn danger into safety. Those with the Monthly Virtue Union should cultivate good relationships widely and help others to accumulate more hidden virtue.

Comprehensive Characteristics

The Moon Virtue Union (Yue De He) is the harmonizing spirit of the Moon Virtue Noble, presiding over hidden yin virtue and secret protection. Those who carry this star are gentle and easygoing, skilled at cooperating and coordinating with others, able to resolve interpersonal conflicts and barriers. This star governs secret assistance and hidden benefactors, often bringing unexpected help from others.

Practical Applications

When residing in the Year Pillar, it indicates hidden ancestral yin virtue and a peaceful household. In the Month Pillar, it signifies secret assistance from female elders or colleagues in youth. In the Day Pillar, it denotes a hidden union with the spouse, who serves as an invisible benefactor. In the Hour Pillar, it suggests hidden connections in old age and secret help for children. When appearing together with Yue De, the power of yin virtue is greatly multiplied, ensuring few disasters and secret turns from danger to safety throughout life.

Classical Reference

月德合者，月德之合神也。命中带之，主阴德暗扶，福荫绵长。(The Monthly Virtue Union is the union deity of the Monthly Virtue. Those born with it receive hidden support from yin virtue and long-lasting blessings.)

— 《渊海子平》(Yuan Hai Zi Ping)

Formula & Lookup Method

寅午戌月见辛，申子辰月见丁，亥卯未月见己，巳酉丑月见乙。

Check using the Month Branch against the Heavenly Stems. Those born in Yin, Wu, or Xu months see Xin; those born in Shen, Zi, or Chen months see Ding; those born in Hai, Mao, or Wei months see Ji; those born in Si, You, or Chou months see Yi.

Summary

The Moon Virtue Union is a star of hidden yin virtue and secret protection, presiding over unseen guardianship and hidden benefactors. It is an important supporting god of the Moon Virtue Noble.