Quick Start Guide
Liuren (小六壬) is a traditional Chinese divination method using six fixed positions on the palm.
- Three numbers: Month, Day, Hour (in lunar calendar)
- Six positions: Each with unique meaning and element
- Flexible interpretation: Context and intuition matter
Traditional Weather Lore
Ancient Chinese weather observation rhymes associated with each palm position:
Da An (大安):
阴晴日，清风送爽杨柳枝。
Changeable weather with mild breezes
Liu Lian (留連):
雨绵绵，旱喜秧苗在禾田。
Continuous drizzling rain, good for crops
Su Xi (速喜):
霓虹现，艳阳高照在人间。
Rainbows appear, bright sunshine
Chi Kou (赤口):
冷如刀，雷雨霜雪兼冰雹。
Cold like a knife, with thunderstorms, frost, snow or hail
Xiao Ji (小吉):
星月稀，阴阳天里阴阳期。
Few stars and moon, mixed yin-yang weather
Kong Wang (空亡):
雾茫茫，不见日月海天长。
Thick fog, sun and moon obscured
These rhymes reflect ancient agricultural observations, not modern meteorological science.
Key Terms Glossary
Liuren (小六壬)
"Small Six Ren" - A simplified divination system using six palm positions
Five Elements (五行)
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water - Fundamental elements in Chinese philosophy
Lunar Calendar (農曆)
Traditional Chinese calendar based on moon cycles
Chinese Hours (時辰)
12 two-hour periods with unique characteristics
Cultural Context
Liuren divination is part of China's intangible cultural heritage. It emphasizes adaptation, intuition, and understanding context rather than fixed predictions.
"Fortune and misfortune have no gates - they are summoned by oneself." — Tai Shang Gan Ying Pian