Hurting Officer (伤官): a Ten Gods guide
Hurting Officer (伤官, Shang Guan)
Hurting Officer is one of the Ten Gods (Shi Shen) — the relational terms that describe how each stem relates to the Day Master. 伤官 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. Hurting Officer 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.