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  "description": "Chinese numerology centers on the Lo Shu Magic Square — a 3x3 grid where every row, column, and diagonal sums to 15. Legend holds it appeared on a divine turtle emerging from the Lo River. Combined with Five Element theory (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water), the system assigns each number elemental and phonetic significance. The number 8 is auspicious because it sounds like \"prosperity\"; 4 is avoided because it sounds like \"death.\" The Lo Shu Grid maps birth date digits to reveal present, missing, and intensity patterns plus arrow formations.",
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  "termCode": "c. 2800 BCE",
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