Brothers hold the world; do not seek wealth. When officials rise, one must consider future calamities.
Explanation: Brothers holding the world signifies a disconnection from wealth, indicating that one should not have too much hope in the pursuit of riches, hence the phrase “do not seek wealth.” The situation may involve competition or price cuts, leading to more effort but less gain, or money may be within reach yet ultimately lost at the last moment, or money comes in only to be spent immediately.
This illustrates the predicament of seeking wealth while being tied to brothers. If officials are active, they will harm brothers; thus, holding onto brothers in this world equates to inviting trouble and impending disaster.
The Vermilion Bird approaches; guard against slander. If it shakes, it will surely harm a wife’s fortune.
Explanation: When brothers hold the world and encounter the Vermilion Bird, there is likely to be slander and disputes because the Vermilion Bird is a noisy creature that easily attracts trouble through its chatter.
Therefore, it is advised to “guard against slander.” If the brother’s line moves, it will certainly harm a wife’s fortune. If one is divining about the dynamics of a marriage and receives brothers holding the world,
it indicates that one is self-centered and will closely monitor or even abuse their wife, which is detrimental to her financial well-being. Additionally, if divining about investments? Receiving brothers holding the world as an active line,
indicates that actions will be taken regarding investments that cannot be stopped; moreover, such investments are unlikely to yield profits, thus inevitably leading to financial loss.
Parents nurture life; longevity is assured. Transforming officials and ghosts brings unexpected disasters.
Explanation: If divining for a lifelong hexagram? When brothers hold the world and receive active lines from parents nurturing them, this naturally enhances vitality and ensures good health while also being unafraid of officials or ghosts causing harm.
Since officials act upon parents who then give rise to brothers, one can avoid calamity and thus achieve longevity. However, if brothers holding the world are an active line transforming into officials or ghosts that return with harm,
it signifies that great misfortune is imminent and comes unexpectedly; hence it states “there will be unexpected disasters.”
Excerpt from Divination Arena