Given these events, let’s analyze possible Time Pillars that could align with the circumstances, focusing on key indicators related to major incidents, career events, and family (noting that he has a daughter). We’ll consider Water as the Day Master element, assuming it’s strong based on your feedback.
### Major Life Events
1. **Arrest on June 25, 2006, and Conviction in June 2010**
- **2006 Arrest**: This event could indicate the presence of elements that control or restrict Water, such as strong Earth (Officer Star) or Fire (Wealth Star) elements. The restriction is likely prominent in his annual cycle or Luck Pillar.
- **2010 Conviction**: The judicial outcome in 2010 may also correspond to an Officer or Wealth element, potentially highlighting a clash or control relationship if these elements were active in his chart.
2. **Career Start on December 5, 1999**
- The beginning of a career could correlate with Wood or Fire elements for a strong Water Day Master. Wood represents freedom and action, which could align with entering a competitive and physically active profession.
3. **Injury and Hospitalization on September 28, 2005**
- This incident involving physical harm may indicate a clash or direct clash of Fire (representing Wealth and possibly risk) or Earth (restriction or harm to Water). Years with Fire or Earth clashes would typically represent challenges for a Water Day Master, especially if these elements are unfavorable.
### Hypothetical Time of Birth Estimation Process
1. **Possible Time Pillars (Hour Pillars)**:
- The Hour Pillar influences aspects related to children, wealth, and later-life fortunes. If he has a strong Water Day Master, we should look for potential interactions involving **Wood (freedom)** and **Fire (wealth)** in the Hour Pillar that could explain the timing of these events.
2. **Potential TOB and Hour Pillar Analysis**:
- **子 (Zi – Rat)**: If Murray were born in the Rat Hour (11:00 PM – 1:00 AM), it could reinforce his strong Water nature, making Wood and Fire more impactful as controlling elements in times of stress or financial challenges.
- **卯 (Mao – Rabbit)**: The Rabbit Hour (5:00 AM – 7:00 AM) would introduce Wood directly, supporting themes of freedom and action, particularly in his career and personal life.
- **午 (Wu – Horse)**: The Horse Hour (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) could emphasize Fire in his chart, highlighting wealth and potential conflicts, particularly related to his 2005 injury and 2006 arrest.
- **酉 (You – Rooster)**: The Rooster Hour (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM) would add Metal, which may increase clashes, though Metal is unlikely to account fully for the observed challenges.
3. **Preliminary Hypothesis**:
Based on these life events:
- The **午 (Wu – Horse) Hour** seems plausible, as it introduces a strong Fire influence that can represent wealth, competition, and potential conflicts. Fire’s interaction with Water could explain his entry into a high-energy, competitive career, the financial challenges and restrictions of his arrest and conviction, and the 2005 injury.
4. **Next Steps for Verification**:
- To refine this further, we could analyze specific annual Luck Pillars and cycles that include strong Fire or Wood influences to verify if the events align consistently with the hypothesized 午 (Horse) Hour.
If this hypothesis resonates or if additional events are available, I can further validate the estimated TOB based on detailed analysis within the hypothesized chart. Let me know if you’d like to proceed in this direction!