Master Cheongun from a small hermitage at Sindoan on Gyeryongsan, Chungcheong“Haha, I am eighty-two years old, and you shouldn't feel so down just because your pockets are empty. A space must be empty for fresh air to blow in.”The Meaning of the Void and Why It Happens
The void literally points to an empty seat. When you pair the ten Heavenly Stems of the sky with the twelve Earthly Branches of the earth one by one, they form groups of ten.
Two Earthly Branches are left without a partner, and these two unpaired spots are called the void. It is just like putting fruit in a basket and having an empty space left over because the numbers do not match.
Six Groups of the Void Based on Your Birthday
The void is usually determined using your Day Pillar, the pillar of the day you were born. In the Yang Wood Rat group, running to Yin Water Rooster, Dog and Pig fall into the void. In the Yang Wood Dog group to Yin Water Goat, Monkey and Rooster are in the void.
In the Yang Wood Monkey group to Yin Water Snake, Horse and Goat are empty. In the Yang Wood Horse group to Yin Water Rabbit, Dragon and Snake fall into the void. In the Yang Wood Dragon group to Yin Water Ox, Tiger and Rabbit are empty. In the Yang Wood Tiger group to Yin Water Pig, Rat and Ox become the unpaired void.
The Feeling of the Void and Its Unexpected Uses
Matters tied to a void seat often feel hard to fill completely despite your hard work, leaving a sense of emptiness. For instance, if the money seat falls into the void, wealth might come in but you may feel like it never fully stays in your hands.
Yet when harsh energy falls into the void, that harshness is also emptied out and weakened, which is a clear benefit. The energy of the void also fits fields dealing with unseen inner worlds, such as religion, philosophy, and the arts.
When the Void Unlocks
Having a void in your saju does not mean that seat stays frozen and empty forever. When it forms a combination or meets a clash with other characters, the empty energy is shaken and can unlock.
Just like a deflated ball bouncing back when struck by an outside force, the influence of the void can shift depending on the flow of your luck.
How to Read It in Your Chart
Once you know which group your Day Stem and Day Branch belong to, you can spot your two void branches right away. Checking your Day Pillar to see which Earthly Branches are empty helps you understand why certain areas of your life feel hollow.
Take a gentle look at each character of your birthday to see where the empty spaces in your birth chart rest.
FAQ
Is Having the Void in Your Saju Always Bad?
Not at all. When unfavorable energy sits in the void, its harsh influence is emptied out and reduced. It can also turn into a major strength in fields requiring deep reflection, such as art or spirituality.
Does the Void Stay Untouched for Your Entire Life?
When the void forms a combination or meets a clash with other characters in your chart, its energy is considered unlocked. As your luck shifts throughout life, those empty seats can awaken and be filled.
How Can I Find My Void Characters?
You can find the two leftover characters by looking up the ten-pillar group that includes your Day Pillar. Simply check which of the six groups, from Yang Wood Rat to Yang Wood Tiger, matches your birth day.
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