Saju (Four Pillars) Structure & Patterns Intermediate

Geunmyo (Rooting Strength)

Geunmyo describes how deeply a Heavenly Stem is supported by its pillar's Earthly Branch through the hidden stems (Jijanggan) system.

Understanding

What is Geunmyo (Rooting Strength)?

Geunmyo literally means 'root and sprout' and measures how well a stem is grounded. A Heavenly Stem has strong rooting when its element appears in the hidden stems (Jijanggan) of the branch below it. For example, Gap (Yang Wood) sitting above In (Tiger, which contains Gap in its Jijanggan) has perfect rooting — the root directly supports the sprout. Rooting through matching element (not identical stem) is weaker but still supportive. Stems without any rooting are 'floating' and vulnerable to clashes or combinations pulling them away.

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How TriAstra Uses Geunmyo (Rooting Strength)

TriAstra calculates rooting scores for each Heavenly Stem by checking Jijanggan support, weighting identical stems higher than same-element support.

Application

What Geunmyo (Rooting Strength) Means for You

Well-rooted stems in your chart represent stable, reliable strengths. Floating stems represent talents that may be inconsistent or easily disrupted.

Related Terms

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Jijanggan (Hidden Stems)

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Heavenly Stems (10 Stems)

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