Ms. Tao possesses an elegant temperament, an outgoing and warm personality, a striking figure, and a sociable nature. Facing difficulties in her career and a crisis in her relationship, she reached out to me after being introduced by a friend.
“Mr. Hu, hello. Could you please take a look at my work situation first?” Ms. Tao inquired.
“Based on the Qi Men Dun Jia reading,” I analyzed, “You are facing significant difficulties, but they are temporary. Others in your field are also facing considerable challenges; you are actually a top performer within your industry. You’ve been working extremely hard, expanding efforts everywhere, paying a high price but reaping limited rewards – this seems to be the situation across your entire sector.”
“Yes, that’s exactly how our industry is,” she confirmed. “Do you think the company will fire me if I can’t meet my business targets?” Ms. Tao asked anxiously.
“You won’t be fired,” I reassured her. “If you can’t meet the targets, others likely can’t either. Right now, you and your colleagues are essentially tied together with your boss – sharing the same fate, for better or worse. You’re in the same boat. Sticking together through this difficult period is the wisest choice for everyone. Don’t worry, you’ll be alright.”
“Do you think I can meet my target this month?”
“It will be challenging this month; progress is too slow. However, if you push hard and focus your efforts before June 5th, there’s still hope.”
“Is there any better way?” she asked.
“This is connected to your living environment,” I pointed out. “There’s a crack in the east wall of your home, near the window, and the window’s opening/closing mechanism also has problems.”
“There is a crack near the east window, and the switch/handle is broken! Does that really affect me?” Ms. Tao asked, puzzled.
“It certainly does,” I explained patiently. “This is where principles like Wan Xiang Quan Xi Lun, Wan Xiang Xiang Gan Lun, Wan Xiang Xi Tong Lun, and Wan Xiang Yi You Lun come into play [Note: Foundational theories related to the interconnectedness of phenomena, applied here via Qi Men Dun Jia analysis].”
“How can I fix it?”
“Simply repair the wall crack and the window mechanism this afternoon between 5 PM and 7 PM. This action can alleviate your current unfavorable situation and bring about positive influences. Furthermore, addressing this will also greatly benefit your marriage.”
“Oh, right! Could you please look at my marriage situation as well?”
“Your marriage currently exists primarily for the sake of the home and your child,” I observed. “You have your own friends and social life, and he has his own interests and outlets. You live separate lives peacefully, like ‘well water not bothering the river water,’ with a tacit understanding. However, you both deeply care for your child – they are the bond and bridge holding the ‘family’ unit together, the foundation of your shared life. Because of this, the marriage can continue. To outsiders, you likely appear as a typical model family.”