Choosing the Right Line for Your Question
Yong Shen is the primary reference point in a hexagram reading. It directly corresponds to the subject of your question. All analysis revolves around its strength and relationships.
Use the Official line for career and job questions. A strong Official supported by the Wealth line indicates advancement and good opportunities.
Use the Wealth line for money and business questions. It should be strong and supported by the Child line. Avoid Brother line interference.
Use Wealth line (men asking about women) or Official line (women asking about men). Mutual generation indicates a harmonious relationship.
Use the Parent line for academic questions. It represents documents, certificates, and scholarly achievement. Must be strong and unbroken.
Check Official line (illness) then Child line (healing). A strong Child controlling a weak Official indicates recovery.
Use the appropriate line for your concern: Parent for property, Wealth for finances, or check the Self line (Shi Yao) for safety.