What Exactly Are You, Master?

"Master, I'd like to ask you for a favor."

"What is it?"

"I have a female friend who's run into a bit of trouble recently. I'd like to ask you to see whether she'll get caught up in any disputes."

"That's all you're asking?"

"Yes."

"Master generally doesn't play around with divination much, but since you asked, and Master's in a good mood today, I'll cast a reading for you."

"Alright, hehe, thank you, Master."

"There you go. Three readings:

First: Peach Blossom, Mountain Hexagram, Life Gate, Heavenly Ren Star.

Second: Lingering, Xun Hexagram, Death Gate, Heavenly Fu Star.

Third: Void and Death, Central Gate, Heavenly Qin Star.

The hexagrams show:

The probability of becoming entangled in disputes is extremely high: Peach Blossom meets obstruction, Lingering coils around the body, Void and Death lies hidden in ambush. The three intertwine to form a situation where 'friendship is led astray by friendship.'

This woman may fall into a web of disputes because of well-meaning social obligations or entanglement with old friends.

It is still in its budding stage at present.

However, the Death Gate has sealed off the path to resolving the misfortune.

Nature of the dispute: it mainly involves interpersonal and reputational conflicts, such as slanderous rumors or unfair distribution of benefits. It is also closely tied to the opposite sex—the Peach Blossom Malice is faintly visible. Be wary of the situation escalating in the eighth lunar month this year, the Month of the Rooster.

A sign of a turning point: the Life Gate is suppressed by the Mountain Hexagram. I suggest proactively cutting off unhealthy social ties."

"Master, I only asked whether she'd get involved in disputes, and you calculated all that?"

"Of course I could. Master is lazy and usually can't be bothered explaining things. The moment you