What do you mean by counting columns?
Divination is a very common divination method in ancient times. It is not only used to predict good or bad luck in the future, but also widely used to assist decision-making, cure diseases, deduce astronomy, geography and so on. For example, the book Miao Yi, a divination on mountain politics in Song Dynasty, mentioned the research and application of hurdles in astronomy, geography and meteorology. In modern times, although the application of several hurdles has weakened, it is still a way for some people to solve problems with the help of mysticism.
With the development of modern science, some obstacles have become outdated and unreliable for some people. However, several hurdles are still passed down and used by many people. For example, some doctors of traditional Chinese medicine and folklore have convinced them of the authenticity of several hurdles through years of clinical practice and applied them to the treatment of their own diseases. More people regard the meter column as a tool of mysticism or a way of cultural expression and balance. Whether it is passed down or torn down, several hurdles are important cultural heritage, which deserves attention and study.