Meaning of the Jeong-Myo (丁卯) Ilju — Personality, Structure, and the 4th Pillar of the Sexagenary Cycle
The Jeong-Myo (丁卯) Ilju is the 4th pillar of the Sexagenary Cycle. It represents the Heavenly Stem Jeong (Yin Fire), a candlelight illuminating the darkness, sitting upon the Earthly Branch Myo, a gentle, growing rabbit. It is the image of a candle illuminating a field of clover on a spring night—a figure of delicate and refined sensibility.
At a Glance
| Category | Content |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 丁卯 |
| Composition | Heavenly Stem Jeong (Yin Fire) + Earthly Branch Myo (Rabbit, Wood) |
| Nabeum Ohaeng | Nojunghwa (爐中火, Fire in the Furnace) |
| Ilji 12 Stages of Life | Byeong (病, Sickness) |
| Ilji 10 Gods (Main Qi) | Pyeonin (偏印, Indirect Seal) |
| Corresponding Years | 1927, 1987 |
| Core Keywords | Sensitivity, Artistry, Thoughtfulness |
Personality and Temperament
The Jeong-Myo Ilju is an artistic type with rich sensitivity and a highly developed aesthetic sense. They are affectionate and deeply thoughtful, but this also makes them prone to being easily hurt.
- Strengths: Delicate sensibility, aesthetic appreciation, and devoted kindness.
- Points of Caution: If their sensitivity becomes excessive, they may dwell on trivial remarks for a long time. They require outlets for emotional release.
Structural Interpretation — Myeongri Analysis
The Jeong (丁) Day Master sits upon the Myo (卯) Branch. Based on the main Qi of the daily branch, the 10 God is the Pyeonin (Indirect Seal), and the 12 Stages of Life is Byeong (Sickness). The Pyeonin is the star of intuition and specialized talent—extraordinary ideas and expertise grow from the daily branch. Because it sits in the stage of ‘Sickness’ (Byeong), it is a structure characterized by deep sensitivity and empathy.
In terms of Nabeum Ohaeng, it belongs to Nojunghwa (爐中火, Fire in the Furnace), a classification frequently used in traditional Myeongri to group pillars sharing the same Nabeum.
Learn More
- If you are curious about your own Ilju: Saju Calculator (oiyo.net)
- View all Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, 10 Gods, and 12 Stages of Life: Saju Dictionary
- View all 60 pillars of the Sexagenary Cycle: Sexagenary Cycle Ilju Dictionary
While the Ilju is the central axis of a Saju chart, it is only two of the eight characters. Its manifestation varies greatly depending on its relationship with the other characters, so please use this as a starting point for self-understanding.
OIYO Research Team
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