Since the dawn of time, us humans have always been asking the most primal question “What will happen tomorrow”. Ancient civilizations have always been asking what the future will be like and little did we know that they would be referring to us. But even in the modern day, we are still clueless to what tomorrow may bring. This has made humans look at other forms of life, clues in everyday hints and collecting past experiences to aid in hinting what the future may bring. There are so many methods and practices. And one of these practices is still very much alive today.
Qi Men Dun Jia or also known as Qi Men is basically a very ancient practice of Chinese Divination. “Qi” corresponds to the word Magic or Energy. “Men” can mean door or gate. “Dun” can mean Escape, while “Jia” is the yang wood element. Therefore, Qi Men Dun Jia can be translated as “Mystical Doors Hiding the King”. Before we delve into this primeval art of divination, we must first understand its long history to which we will only focus on the very basics so that we may have a great foundation before trying to learn Qi Men Dun Jia, and to connect it with the modern world. Qi Men Dun Jia was initially used for military strategies and warcraft. It was believed to come from Emperor Xuan Yuan who at present was in a state of war. He received divine knowledge in a dream coming from the Heavenly realm. Due to his affinity to being close with the gods as he is the emperor, he had ordered a scribe to record his dreams and believed what he attained was strategies for war. He incorporated these in future meetings and thus eventually created the roots of Qi Men Dun Jia.
There are plenty of components for Chinese Metaphysics, and Qi Men Dun Jia also broadens the scope of this ancient study. Chinese people and other neighboring countries are also greatly influenced with this primordial art of divination because it has very practical approaches as it greatly examines every move or situation you are brought in. Just like how it was used in the early days as meticulous war planning, it can also help those who are asking modern questions such as “should I launch or hold this project?” “Should I become partners with this company or not?”. Qi Men Dun Jia can also be used to ask questions for health and farming, as all these aspects in life can be helped with Qi Men Dun Jia. This method of Divination has truly touched lives and that is why it is still popular today.