The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon is of great significance for the study of destiny. As a classic work of traditional Chinese medicine, the theoretical system of the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon not only lays the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine, but also has important implications for the study of destiny. The following is a specific explanation of the significance of the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon in the study of destiny:
1、 Provide theoretical foundation
The theory of Yin Yang and Five Elements in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon is one of the fundamental principles of fortune telling. Destiny, commonly known as calculating the Eight Characters, derives its basic principles from the Book of Changes and is a deep understanding of the combination of the Ten Heavenly Stems and the Twelve Earthly Branches. The theory of Yin Yang and Five Elements in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon is an important theoretical tool for explaining and elaborating on the attributes of the heavenly stems and earthly branches and their interrelationships. Through the theory of yin and yang and the five elements in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, we can gain a deeper understanding of the attributes and changing patterns of the heavenly stems and earthly branches in destiny, and thus more accurately infer human fate.
2、 Revealing the relationship between the human body and destiny
The Huangdi Neijing is not only a medical classic, but also contains rich philosophical ideas. It emphasizes the harmonious unity between humans and nature, believing that human destiny is closely related to the natural environment, cosmic energy field, and other factors. In fortune telling, a person’s fate is often seen as the result of a combination of multiple factors, including birth time, location, family background, educational experience, and so on. The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, on the other hand, reveals the intrinsic connection between human physiology, pathology, and fate from the perspective of the human body. For example, it believes that the five element attributes of a person are closely related to organ function, disease occurrence, and other factors, and this idea is also reflected in fortune telling.
3、 Guide health and disease prevention
The concept of health preservation and disease prevention in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon also has important guiding significance for fortune telling. In numerology, it is often emphasized that a person’s fate can be improved by adjusting their own state, and the health and disease prevention methods in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon are one of the effective means of adjusting their own state. For example, the health principles advocated in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, such as “nourishing yang in spring and summer, nourishing yin in autumn and winter” and “having a balanced diet and regular living”, not only help maintain physical health, but also improve people’s psychological resilience and coping abilities, thereby improving their destiny to a certain extent.
4、 Promote interdisciplinary research
As a classic work that integrates multiple disciplines, the theoretical system of the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon not only involves fields such as medicine and philosophy, but also permeates with multiple disciplines such as astronomy, calendar, meteorology, biology, and geography. This interdisciplinary research method provides new perspectives and ideas for the study of fortune telling. By drawing on the interdisciplinary research results and methodologies in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, fortune telling can further explore the relationship between human destiny, natural environment, and cosmic energy fields, thereby promoting the in-depth development of fortune telling research.
The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon is of great significance for the study of destiny. It not only provides a theoretical foundation and guiding ideology for fortune telling, but also reveals the inherent connection between the human body and fate, and promotes the development of interdisciplinary research. Therefore, in the process of studying fortune telling, we should fully value and deeply explore the relevant ideas and theoretical resources in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon.