Friend / Companion (比肩): a Ten Gods guide
Friend / Companion (比肩, Bi Jian)
Friend / Companion is one of the Ten Gods (Shi Shen) — the relational terms that describe how each stem relates to the Day Master. 比肩 appears when a stem has a specific polarity and element relationship to the Day Master.
How readers use it
The Ten Gods give readings their relational vocabulary. Friend / Companion is traditionally discussed alongside career, resource, or output themes depending on the school. It is a lens, not a verdict.
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Boundary
A Ten Gods label does not determine behavior or outcomes.