Qi Men Dun Jia.pdf -
The core mechanic involves the Dun Jia concept. The stem Jia (the King) is the most sacred element but is vulnerable to attack by the stem Geng (Metal), which destroys Wood. To protect the King, he is "hidden" inside one of the Three Nobles ( Yi, Bing, or Ding ).
References (suggested starting points to build a full bibliography) Qi Men Dun Jia.pdf
: Be specific about the goal (e.g., "Will this business deal succeed?"). The core mechanic involves the Dun Jia concept