Lan Tai Miao Xuan (蘭臺妙選)

人稟三命。天元、地元、人元謂之三命，數周六旬。自甲子起，至癸亥，每甲管十支辰，共六十日也。

Human destiny consists of three layers: the Heavenly Stem represents the 'Heavenly Origin,' the Earthly Branch represents the 'Earthly Origin,' and the Nayin sound element represents the 'Human Origin.' Together, these three are called 'Sanming' or 'Three Origins.' The calculation of Sanming follows a cycle of sixty Jiazi, starting from Jiazi and ending at Guihai. Each group of ten stems and branches led by the character 'Jia' covers a ten-day period, and six such groups connect to form a complete cycle of sixty days, thus forming one week.

雖仗根基之穩。如春木、夏火、秋金、冬水土，於四季各得其時生旺，此謂根基穩固也。

Looking at a person's destiny naturally relies on a solid foundation. By "foundation," it refers to whether the day stem's Five Phases are born during their appropriate season: wood in spring, fire in summer, metal in autumn, water in winter, and earth, which is strongest in the four seasonal months. Each element thrives and is strong in its own season, which is called a solid foundation.

未饒格局之真。格者，取用於生月，何神為用，以定其格；局者，支辰見申子辰、亥卯未、巳酉丑者，謂之局者是也。

However, a solid foundation is not enough to determine wealth; one must also consider whether the structure is pure. The term "格" refers to selecting the useful god from the month's stem; one examines the heavenly stem in the month's branch to determine which god can be used, and based on this, the pattern of the destiny is established. The term "局" refers to the combination of the earthly branches: if the earthly branches form triple harmonies such as Shen Zi Chen, Hai Mao Wei, or Si You Chou, it is called forming a "局."

有祿馬之往來，反居貧賤。祿者，官；馬者，財也。失地反賤。

One's destiny clearly has both "Lu" (favorable official star) and "Ma" (favorable wealth star) that correspond and support each other, yet one finds oneself in poverty and low status. This is because "Lu" refers to the official star, and "Ma" refers to the wealth star; if these stars fall in places where their energy is weak or depleted, they not only fail to bring about official rank and wealth, but instead indicate poverty and low status.

坐凶煞之交互，卻主光榮。凶煞者，七煞、羊刃、傷官也。有制得地，反主榮貴。

In one's destiny, if Inauspicious Sha are mixed and appear together, it may actually indicate great glory and honor.the so-called「凶煞」 refers to seven煞, Yangren, and Wanguan, and similar terms. If these Inauspicious Sha are controlled by a governing element and are seated in a position of strength and vitality, they can transform from harmful to beneficial, leading to prosperity and high status.

蓋緣格局高而凶煞伏藏。如甲以庚為煞，遇丙火制服，藏於地支之下，謂之藏。

The reason why the two previous sentences can reverse the situation to bring about honor and prominence is precisely because the overall structure is high quality, and the Inauspicious Sha are hidden and restrained rather than acting openly. For example, if 甲 wood takes 庚 metal as its seven煞, and 丙 fire comes to control 庚 metal, with 庚 metal being confined in the earth branch and not appearing in the heavenly stem, this is called "concealment."

根基弱而貴神向用。如甲木生於秋八月，為基弱之地。酉中辛為官貴，無傷，可以向用。

Although the root is weak, as long as there is a noble god to use, it can still form a pattern. For example, if a Jia wood is born in August of the autumn month, the metal is strong and the wood is weak, which is a place with a weak root; however, the Xin metal hidden in the酉 metal is the proper official noble energy of Jia wood. As long as it is not damaged by clash or control, this official noble energy can be used as the useful god to rely on.

是故馬化龍駒奔鳳闕，器業崢嶸。午屬馬，辰屬龍，酉為鳳。以此取象，人得丙午、壬辰合酉，可以類此。

Therefore, a fine horse transforms into a dragon steed, rushing straight to the Phoenix Gate. "Phoenix Gate" is a term for the palace gate. The whole sentence describes the person's remarkable talent and achievements, allowing them to enter and exit the court. The imagery is based on the earthly branches:午 represents the horse, 辰 represents the dragon, and 酉 represents the phoenix. If the person's chart contains Bingwu and Renchen, and these are combined with 酉, then this image is formed. Other similar dry and branch combinations can be inferred in the same way.

蛇化青龍入天池，功名赫奕。巳屬蛇，辰屬龍，丙午丁未為天池。巳人得辰而為青龍，更逢丙午丁未，則騰躍必矣。亦須得時者為榮。若生居閉蟄之時，止是虛名虛譽而已。若辰見巳，反為以大就小。經云：蛇生龍穴則進，龍生蛇穴則退。

A snake transforms into the Azure Dragon and ascends to the Heavenly Pool, indicating prominent achievements and fame. The earthly branch Si represents a snake, and Chen represents a dragon. The Nayin sound element Bingwu and Dingwei, associated with the water of the Heavenly Pool, are referred to as the Heavenly Pool. Those born in the year of Si, if their heavenly stem and earthly branch combination includes Chen, the snake transforms into the Azure Dragon. If they also encounter Bingwu or Dingwei, they will surely rise rapidly. However, it is essential to be born at the right time to achieve true honor and recognition. If born during the winter when snakes are dormant and hidden, it will only result in empty fame and reputation. Conversely, if someone with a dragon destiny encounters the snake, it signifies the dragon retreating into a snake, which is a transition from a larger to a smaller element. The classic texts state: a snake born in a dragon's dwelling signifies advancement, while a dragon born in a snake's dwelling signifies retreat.

耀日月之光則寶劍沖於牛斗。斗牛，丑宮也。如壬申日，柱中得丑為妙。金性至申酉而至剛，故以壬申癸酉劍鋒金以取其象，金即寶劍也。二十八宿丑則屬牛分野，以壬申癸酉而得丑，為劍氣沖牛斗。柱中若乙丑為正；若得癸丑，則為劍之匣矣。己丑丁丑則非。癸丑為匣，納音屬木論。

The sword's energy shines brightly, surpassing the light of the sun and moon, and directly reaches the two constellations of Ox and Dipper. This indicates that the person's destiny is characterized by outward sharpness and brilliance. "Ox and Dipper" refers to the Ox mansion. For example, if someone is born on a Renshen day, having another instance of the character Chou in their four pillars is most favorable. The metal nature reaches its maximum strength when it reaches the positions of Shen and You, so the Renshen and Guiyou, which belong to the Nayin sound element of Sword-Blade Metal, are used as symbols. Metal is likened to a sword. Among the twenty-eight constellations, the Ox mansion corresponds to the position of Chou. When Renshen or Guiyou appear together with Chou, it signifies the sword's energy rising towards the Ox and Dipper constellations. Having Yichou in the pillar is considered the correct pattern; if instead it is Guichou, it only represents a sword sheath. Jichou and Dingchou do not fit this pattern. Guichou is considered only as a sword sheath because its Nayin sound element belongs to wood, and thus should be interpreted according to wood.

逞江河之量則靈槎入於天河。槎猶枯木之象。無根之木得丙午丁未為妙。甲木乃陽木，無根可言，槎也。雖五行之內無土，並不生旺者為正；若有土栽培，則不漂流於水也。天河，即丙午丁未是也。若本無根之木，而得丙午丁未，於柱中正合此格，定斷以湖海之士，逞江河之量，信不誣矣。

One can display a capacity as vast as a river, because a drifting raft has entered the Milky Way. This sentence describes a person with a broad and unrestrained mind. "Chá" refers to the image of a rootless piece of dry wood. A rootless piece of wood is most suitable when it receives Bingwu and Dingwei. Jia wood is yang wood, floating and rootless, just like a piece of wooden raft. In the Five Phases, if there is no earth, and the wood itself is not strong or thriving, this is considered the correct pattern; if there is earth to cultivate it, the wood will take root on the bank and no longer drift with the water. "Heaven River" refers to the Nayin sound element of Bingwu and Dingwei. Originally rootless wood destiny, if the pillar contains Bingwu and Dingwei, it exactly fits this pattern, and is interpreted as a person of the rivers and lakes, with a mind as vast as a river and sea, which is indeed accurate.

兔入月宮，卯年親於己未。卯之肖為兔，己未是為月之宮也。若卯年生人，見己未是月宮也；己未生人得卯時亦可借用。但月雖遇夜方明，亦須要辛卯，方謂之玉兔。

The jade rabbit entering the moon palace refers to people born in the year of卯 (Rabbit) who have the combination of Jiwei in their birth chart, indicating a noble and scholarly reputation. The生肖 of卯 is the rabbit, and Jiwei has the Nayin sound element element of heavenly fire, which pairs with the太阴, the moon's palace. Therefore, when someone born in the year of卯 has Jiwei in their pillar, it is called the jade rabbit entering the moon palace. Conversely, if someone born in the year of Jiwei has the hour of卯, this pattern can also be used. However, since the moon is only visible at night, the卯 used here must be Xinmao to be called the jade rabbit.

麟逢鳳沼，辰命跨於金牛。酉宮為金牛。辰為龍，為麟，為龍池；酉為雞，為鳳沼。金牛乃酉上所配之星也。若辰命得酉，為麟逢鳳沼；酉人得辰亦可借用。

The arrival of the qilin at the pond where the phoenix resides signifies that someone born in the辰 (Chen) year has ascended to the position of the golden ox, symbolizing a gathering of auspicious signs and unparalleled nobility. The酉 (You) palace is referred to as the golden ox. The辰 (Chen) represents the dragon and the qilin, also known as the dragon pool; the酉 (You) represents the rooster and the phoenix, also called the phoenix pond. The golden ox is a star name associated with the酉 (You) position. Therefore, someone born in the辰 (Chen) year with the酉 (You) in their destiny column is considered a qilin encountering the phoenix pond. Similarly, someone born in the酉 (You) year who has the辰 (Chen) in their destiny column can also use this pattern.

榮慶雙親，必要子歸母腹。五行生我者為父母是也，我生為子孫。母，腹胎也。且如以金生水，則金為水之母，水為金之子也；木生火，則木為火之母，火為母之子孫也。所謂母腹者，胎宮、長生宮皆是。金在卯，須得己卯，己卯屬土，土能生金；又如木在酉，須得乙酉，乙酉屬水，水能生木；木生在亥，須得癸亥，癸亥屬水，水能生木，此謂子歸母腹。餘皆仿此。若金生人遇丁卯、乙巳，木生人遇癸酉、辛亥，則是胎中受克，生時是鬼也，非貧則夭之命。水火土命皆仿此。

A person's destiny that brings honor and joy to their parents must match the image of "the child returning to the mother's womb." In the Five Phases, the element that generates me is my parent, and the element I generate is my child. "Mother's womb" refers to the positions of the Conception Palace (womb palace) and Growth Palace (longevity palace). For example, metal generates water, so metal is the mother of water, and water is the child of metal; wood generates fire, so wood is the mother of fire, and fire is the child of wood. The "mother's womb" refers to these two positions. When metal reaches the Mao (Mao) position, it must meet Jimao (Ji Mao), whose Nayin sound element (Nayin) element is earth, which can generate metal; when wood reaches the You (You) position, it must meet Yiyou (Yi You), whose Nayin sound element element is water, which can generate wood; when wood's long life is in Hai (Hai), it must meet Guihai (Gui Hai), whose Nayin sound element element is water, which can also generate wood. This is called "the child returning to the mother's womb." The rest of the Five Phases are also judged in this way. Conversely, if a person with a metal destiny meets Dingmao (Ding Mao) or Yisi (Yi Si), or a person with a wood destiny meets Guiyou (Gui You) or Xinhai (Xin Hai), they were already harmed in the womb, and the time of birth becomes a ghost or evil spirit, leading to either poverty or short life. Water, fire, and earth destinies are also judged in the same way.

休垂後裔則是水繞花堤。休，美也。兩木在內，兩水在外者是。凡有根蒂枝葉者，謂之花，五行之木皆可引用。命中若得兩木在內，兩水在外，木不至於火炎，水不至於飄蕩，便為水繞花堤之格。蓋水之性本清，花之色本豔，性與色兩相宜；水之德本智，木之德本仁，仁與智者相會相資相德，無藩籬之捍隔，則生福有基，慶源無涯矣。

Beauty and goodness can extend to future generations, relying on the image of "water surrounding a flower embankment." Here, "xiu" means beauty. This pattern is characterized by two woods inside and two waters outside. Anything with roots, stems, leaves is called a flower, and the five elements' wood can be used metaphorically. If a person's fate has two woods inside and two waters outside, the wood will not be scorched by fire, and the water will not overflow or drift away, forming the pattern of water surrounding a flower embankment. Water by nature is clear, and flowers by nature are bright and colorful; clarity and brilliance complement each other. The virtue of water represents wisdom, and the virtue of wood represents benevolence. Benevolence and wisdom meet, nourish, and support each other, without any barriers in between. Thus, the foundation for happiness is established, and the source of joy is endless.

藏珠於淵海之中，癸亥喜逢於甲子。亥子北方為海之地。甲子乙丑，有名無形之珠也，東方朔以蚌蛤名之。癸亥三元俱屬水，所以為淵源。故癸亥乃淵源之水，謂之藏珠於海也。

The saying of hiding a pearl deep in the sea refers to the favorable combination of Gui Hai meeting Jia Zi, indicating a profound and concealed nature that does not easily reveal itself. The branches Hai and Zi are located in the north, which is the place of the sea. The nayin sound elements of Jia Zi and Yi Chou are sea metal, which are famous but invisible pearls. Dongfang Shuo of the Han dynasty referred to them as clam and oyster. The heavenly stem, earthly branch, and nayin sound element of Gui Hai all belong to water, so they are called the source of water. Since Gui Hai is the source of water, the pearl of Jia Zi is hidden within it, which is called hiding a pearl in the sea.

騰身於雲漢之上，寶劍為化於青龍。壬申癸酉為寶劍，壬申癸酉生人得壬辰時，乃化為龍。庚辰甲辰亦可引用。若戊辰水必化，丙辰雖化而未免蟠於泥矣，二者不合此格。

The person rises above the Milky Way and clouds, with the sword transforming into the Azure Dragon, indicating that the person suddenly ascends to a high position and achieves rapid success. The nayin sound element of Renshen and Guiyou is sword-edged gold, which represents the sword. Those born in Renshen or Guiyou who are born at the hour of Renchen will have the sword transform into a dragon. Gengchen and Jiachen can also be referenced. However, Wuchen is not suitable for this pattern, as it loses its essence upon encountering water. Bingchen, although it can transform, is likely to remain bent and stuck in mud. These two are not appropriate for this pattern.

壬辰逢癸亥而龍躍天門。亥為天門。辰則為龍，亥則為干，合為天。或者一見辰生人得亥時，便為龍躍天門，不知龍與天門皆當得其正為佳，取壬辰為水。

When Renchen meets Guihai, it is called Dragon Leaping through the Heavenly Gate, indicating a sudden rise to a prominent position. Hai represents the Heavenly Gate. Chen is the Dragon, and Hai belongs to the Qian position, which is Heaven. Some people, upon seeing someone born in the Chen year with a Hai hour, immediately judge it as Dragon Leaping through the Heavenly Gate, but they do not realize that both the Dragon and the Heavenly Gate must be in their proper positions. The Dragon should be represented by Renchen with the Nayin sound element of water, in order to be worthy of this pattern.

己未遇酉宮則月生滄海。己酉見己未，太陰入廟在未，故己未火象於太陰。（酉）為入夜之時，又為滄海之宮。若己未生人而得酉時，正合此格。乙酉、癸酉、辛酉為妙，己酉、丁酉次之。

Jiwei meets You palace, which is like a bright moon rising from the vast sea, indicating brilliance in old age and widespread fame. Jiyou meeting Jiwei, the Taiyin is in its proper position in Wei, so although Jiwei is heavenly fire, its image belongs to Taiyin, the moon. You is the time when day turns into night, and also the palace of the vast sea. A person born in Jiwei year who receives the You hour is exactly in harmony with this pattern. The accompanying You should be best in Yiyou, Guiyou, and Xinyou, while Jiyou and Dingyou are slightly inferior.

蚌珠照月而烺然爍眾。甲子乙丑為蚌蛤之榮，月宮乃己未是也。蓋蚌蛤採太陰之華，二者最喜相見。甲子乙丑生人得己未時，正合此格。若己未生人得甲子乙丑時，亦可引用取之。

A pearl inside a clam reflects the moonlight, shining brightly and illuminating all around. The nayin sound elements of Jiazi and Yichou are sea metal, representing the brilliance contained within clams and oysters; the moon palace refers to Jiwei. Clams and oysters must absorb the essence of the moon to form pearls, so these two elements are most auspicious when they meet. Those born under Jiazi or Yichou benefit greatly when they encounter Jiwei; similarly, those born under Jiwei can also use Jiazi or Yichou for favorable outcomes.

金馬嘶風而卓爾超群。風取巽宮也，巳為是。午為馬，庚午甲午為金馬，巳為巽風。庚午甲午生人得巳時，乃合此格，辛巳為最，餘則福輕。若本生驛馬在日，而時宮見巳，亦可引用。又如申子辰馬在寅，得壬寅屬金，是為金馬，而逢巳時，亦為此格。餘皆仿此。

The golden horse gallops in the wind, neighing loudly, clearly surpassing peers. "Wind" refers to the Wind trigram, which corresponds to the Earthly Branch Si. The Earthly Branch Wu represents the horse, and the Nayin sound element of metal is found in Gengwu and Jiawu, which are called the golden horse. Si corresponds to the Wind trigram. Those born in Gengwu or Jiawu who have the hour of Si are in harmony with this pattern. Among these, those with the hour of Xinsi are best, while others have slightly less fortune. If the Post-horse (post-horse) is located in the day pillar and the hour pillar has Si, it can also be used. For example, if the Post-horse (post-horse) is in寅 (Yin) due to the triple harmony of Shen, Zi, and Chen, and the birth time is Renyin, which has a Nayin sound element of metal, it is also considered a golden horse. If it also meets the hour of Si, it is counted in this pattern. Other cases can be similarly inferred.

雲龍風虎帶順者，早擢甲科。雲龍風虎者，寅卯辰巳也。寅為虎，卯為雷，辰為龍，巳為風。但得寅卯辰巳一順為妙，則力重；倒亂者則力輕，斷分貴賤。

Clouds follow the dragon, and wind follows the tiger. Those whose four earthly branches are arranged in sequence can achieve success in the first-tier examination at a young age. The term "cloud and dragon, wind and tiger" refers to the branches寅 (Yin), 卯 (Mao), 辰 (Chen), and 巳 (Si):寅 is the tiger, 卯 is the thunder, 辰 is the dragon, and 巳 is the wind. When these four characters are arranged in the order of寅, 卯, 辰, 巳, the power is strongest. If the order is reversed or disordered, the power is weaker, and thus the distinction between high and low status is determined by this.

爭鬥伏降更貴者，少登天府。爭鬥伏降者，下四位克生年。一爭，二斗，三降，四伏。又云：獨力不怕，更有貴神助之，大富大貴，坐空則福輕。

Those who possess all four elements of struggle, conflict, submission, and subjugation along with a noble aura are likely to hold important positions in the imperial court at a young age. "Tianfu" refers to the imperial court. The terms struggle, conflict, submission, and subjugation indicate that the positions of the following columns are coming torestrain the year column: one is struggle, two is conflict, three is submission, and four is subjugation. Another interpretation suggests that a single instance of beingrestrain is not necessarily alarming; if there is also the assistance of a noble deity, it may lead to great wealth and honor. However, if the position is on Kongwang, the fortune will be lighter.

日月分秀兮，有澤潤生民之德。戊午己未天上火，（火）在天上，故戊午得太陽正位，己未得太陰正位。然日明於晝，月明於夜，日月各自分權。蓋太陽出入於卯酉，晦於戌，故戊午生人須得亥子丑為應格。二者若晦而不明，則何以言福？惟日月各自分權，明則為福也。

The sun and the moon each occupy their proper positions and shine brightly. Those born with such a destiny possess virtue that brings blessings to the people. Those born in Wuwu and Jiwei have the Nayin sound element of heavenly fire. Fire is suspended in the sky, so Wuwu is in the position of the sun, and Jiwei is in the position of the moon. However, the sun shines brightly during the day, while the moon shines brightly at night. Each of them governs its own period of brightness. The sun rises at the卯 position and sets at the酉 position, and becomes dim at the戌 position. Therefore, those born in Wuwu need to have the亥, 子, or 丑 positions, which are night time positions, to match the pattern. If they are dim and unclear, how can they talk about blessings? Only when the sun and the moon each have their own authority and shine clearly can there be true blessings.

桑柳成林兮，懷任重致遠之才。壬子癸丑為桑柘，壬午癸未為楊柳。若壬子癸丑生人得壬午癸未，壬午癸未生人得壬子癸丑時，皆合格。亦要當時為榮，若凋零衰朽，雖成材必不成材矣。

Saplings of mulberry and willow trees grow into forests, indicating that the person has the ability to shoulder great responsibilities and achieve long-term success. Those born with the nayin sound element of Renzi and Guichou are associated with mulberry and osier wood, while those with Renwu and Guiwei are associated with willow wood. If someone born under Renzi or Guichou has the nayin of Renwu or Guiwei, or if someone born under Renwu or Guiwei has the nayin of Renzi or Guichou at birth, it is considered favorable. However, they must be born at the right time to flourish; if they encounter seasons when plants wither and decay, even those destined to become strong will ultimately fail to do so.

脫體化神，超凡入聖。六十花甲子之體，各有大小，各有輕重，各有入聖。金命，甲子乙丑壬寅癸卯庚辰辛巳甲午乙未，得壬申癸酉庚戌辛亥；木命，壬子癸丑壬午癸未庚申辛酉戊戌己亥，得庚寅辛卯戊辰己巳；土命，庚子辛丑丙辰丁巳庚午辛未戊申己酉，得丙戌丁亥戊寅己卯：此三者皆為脫體化神。如火命，丙寅丁卯甲辰乙巳丙申丁酉甲戌乙亥，得戊子己丑戊午己未；水命，丙子丁丑甲寅乙卯壬辰癸巳壬戌癸亥，而得丙午丁未，則為超凡入聖。要之有所變化者，皆有所成就，非若拘拘自守、執一不通而無超達也。

Heavenly stems and earthly branches can shed their original forms and transform into deities, transcending the mundane to reach the sacred realm. This describes how a person's destiny can change and eventually achieve great success. Each of the sixty jiazi has its own size, weight, and path to becoming a sage. For metal destiny, those born on Jiazi, Yichou, Renyin, Guimao, Gengchen, Xinsi, Jiawu, and Yiwei, if they have in their pillar the Renshen, Guiyou, Gengxu, and Xinhai, are called "transcending form to become a deity." For wood destiny, those born on Renzi, Guichou, Renwu, Guiwei, Gengshen, Xinyou, Wuxu, and Jihai, if they have in their pillar the Gengyin, Ximao, Wuchen, and Jisi, are called "transcending form to become a deity." For earth destiny, those born on Gengzi, Xinchou, Bingshen, Dingyou, Gengwu, Xinwei, Wuxu, and Jihai, if they have in their pillar the Bingxu, Dinghai, Wuyin, and Jima, are called "transcending form to become a deity." For fire destiny, those born on Bingyin, Dingmao, Jiachen, Yisi, Bingshen, Dingyou, Jiawu, and Yihai, if they have in their pillar the Wuzi, Jichou, Wuwu, and Guiwei, are called "transcending the mundane to become a sage." For water destiny, those born on Bingzi, Dingchou, Jiayin, Yima, Renchen, Guisi, Renxu, and Guihai, if they have in their pillar the Wunu, Dingwei, are called "transcending the mundane to become a sage." In summary, those whose destiny can change will achieve success, unlike those who are confined to a single aspect and rigid in their thinking, who will never reach a high position.

攀龍附鳳，志氣沖霄。辰為龍宮，酉為鳳沼，以辰合酉，皆可以攀龍麟而附鳳翼。但其中有（乙）酉見庚辰，或庚辰見乙酉則非，蓋乙與庚合，辰與酉合，乙祿卯，刃在辰，庚祿申，刃在酉，辰酉二位中，有紫暗大煞故也。當推詳其外有無刑煞，若其外刑煞重，則為凶命也。

Clasping the dragon's scales and relying on the phoenix's wings, with ambition reaching the clouds, indicates that the person can rely on a nobleman to achieve high status. The hour of Chen represents the dragon's palace, and the hour of You represents the phoenix's pond. When Chen and You combine, it is considered clasping the dragon and relying on the phoenix. However, cases where Yiyou meets Gengchen or Gengchen meets Yiyou are not counted. Yi combines with Geng, and Chen combines with You. However, Yi's luck is in Mao and its Yangren is in Chen, while Geng's luck is in Shen and its Yangren is in You. Within Chen and You, there is hidden "Purple Dark Great Sha." Therefore, one must also carefully check if there are many punishments and evils in the column. If there are many, it becomes a bad fate.

龍虎包承。辰為龍，寅為虎，命有寅中藏巳，或有丑，或有卯，或有巳，中藏寅辰，皆合此格。

Dragon and Tiger surround and support each other, indicating a strong and majestic destiny with protection on both sides. Chen represents Dragon and Yin represents Tiger. If the birth chart contains Yin and Yin contains Si, or if the pillars contain Chou, Mao, and Si, with Yin and Chen in between, then this pattern is formed.

鳳凰戀祿。天干三字同，而一字異者，為三干鳳凰，如三甲一乙、三乙一甲之類。年月日時之中皆藏寅辰，有鳳凰而又見祿，合此格。

The Phoenix is attached to the position of禄 and does not leave, indicating a stable and prosperous life with a reputation of clarity and dignity. When among the four heavenly stems, three are the same and one is different, it is called 'Three Stems Phoenix'. For example, three Jia with one Yi, or three Yi with one Jia, etc. If both寅 and辰 are hidden among the year, month, day, and hour, then there is the image of the Phoenix and the presence of the Lu Spirit, which matches this pattern.

崑山片玉。金生人見戊寅是也，或戊寅生人而得一金，皆合此格，二金三金非。

A piece of beautiful jade on the Kunlun Mountains, symbolizing its pure and rare value. For those born with a golden destiny, the presence of Wuyin in their fate pillar is suitable; or for those born in Wuyin, if their fate pillar contains one instance of gold, it also fits this pattern. However, if there are two or three instances of gold, it is not considered favorable.

桂林一枝，得之者勳高覆載之中，職處朝廷之上。己未生人，於秋月而見之乙未，乃合此格。乙未生人，而得己未亦是，二木三木者非。

In a grove of osmanthus trees, if one branch is broken off alone, those who possess this pattern will have achievements surpassing the heavens and the earth. Their official rank will be held in the imperial court. A person born on Jiwei day who is born in the autumn month and has Yiwei in their pillar structure matches this pattern. Similarly, a person born on Yiwei day who has Jiwei in their pillar structure also counts. However, if there are two or three instances of wood, it becomes incompatible.

丙丁入於干戶，乃駕海之長虹。丙丁生人見乙亥辛亥是也。丁乃南方朱雀之神，賦炎上之性，造化借用為虹。干戶，即亥上是也，乙亥與辛亥為正。丁生人得辛亥，乃為此格。

Jingding fire enters the Qian gate, forming a long rainbow spanning the sea, symbolizing the destiny holder's grandeur and widespread fame. For those born in Bing or Ding years, the presence of Yihai or Xinhai in their pillar indicates this. Ding is the divine bird of the Southern, possessing the nature of fire ascending, and the practitioners use it to symbolize the rainbow. The Qian gate refers to the Hai position, and the correct pairing is Yihai and Xinhai. A person born in Ding year who has Xinhai is exactly this pattern.

庚辛值於巽宮，為嘯風之猛虎。庚辛之位屬金，為西方白虎之象。巳為風，若庚辛生得巳時，合此格，辛巳乙巳亦為妙。

When the metal of Geng and Xin meets the trigram Xun, it becomes a fierce tiger roaring in the wind, indicating great power and commanding respect. Geng and Xin belong to the metal element, symbolizing the White Tiger of the West; Si represents the wind of Xun. Those born on days with Geng or Xin as their day stem who are born at the hour of Si will have this favorable pattern. The best combinations are Xinsi and Yisi.

烈風雷雨，多利民濟物之心。烈風雷雨者，乃戊子己丑，丙午丁未。戊己有寅，寅中有箕，箕星好風；酉中有畢，畢星好雨。更如｛加｝卯，春夏生顯，秋冬虛貴。

A scene of fierce wind, rapid thunder, and torrential rain indicates that the person has a heart full of benefit to the people and helping others. The so-called fierce wind and thunder rain refer to the Wuzi and Jichou of the Nayin霹雳 fire, and the Bingwu and Dingwei of the Nayin heavenly river water. If Wu and Ji are seen with the寅, the寅 contains the mansion of the Winnowing Basket (Ji Xu), which is fond of wind; the酉 contains the mansion of the Net (Bi Xu), which is fond of rain. Adding the卯 position, if born in spring or summer, one will achieve success; if born in autumn or winter, it will only be a hollow honor.

源遠流清，稟秀德真儒之氣。源遠流清者，水命見寅卯為源遠，納音見金為流清，若有土則虛名。

The source is deep and the flowing water is clear, indicating that the person has noble virtues and the appearance of a true scholar. The phrase "source far and water clear" means that in the water destiny column, seeing寅 or卯 indicates a deep source, and if the Nayin sound element sees metal to generate water, it signifies clear flow. However, if there is earth in the column that turbidizes the water, it will only result in an empty reputation.

三奇拱貴，則勳業超群。乙丙丁乃天上之三奇，甲戊庚乃地下之三奇，壬癸辛乃人中之三奇。乙己人拱鼠猴，丙丁人拱豬雞，甲戊人拱牛羊，壬癸人拱兔蛇，庚辛人拱馬虎，其中帶三奇全，而拱貴者，亦合此格，其貴非常。

The Three Marvels are also flanked by the Nobleman, leading to outstanding achievements and accomplishments. The heavenly Three Marvels are 乙, 丙, and 丁; the earthly Three Marvels are 甲, 戊, and 庚; and the human Three Marvels are 壬, 癸, and 辛. The distribution of the Nobleman is as follows: for a day stem of 乙 or 己, the Nobleman is found between 子 (rat) and 申 (monkey); for a day stem of 丙 or 丁, the Nobleman is found between 亥 (pig) and 酉 (rooster); for a day stem of 甲 or 戊, the Nobleman is found between 丑 (ox) and 未 (sheep); for a day stem of 壬 or 癸, the Nobleman is found between 卯 (rabbit) and 巳 (snake); and for a day stem of 庚 or 辛, the Nobleman is found between 午 (horse) and 寅 (tiger). When the Three Marvels are all present and flanked by the Tianyi Nobleman, this configuration is considered favorable, indicating extraordinary auspiciousness.

五福集祥，則偉人間出。年月日時胎，各出一旬者，止有四旬者則非。

Five kinds of blessings converge to form auspicious signs, leading to the emergence of a great person in the world. This requires the year, month, day, hour, and the fetal origin to each come from different decades. If only four decades are involved, it does not conform to this pattern.

雲凝薄露，逢寅卯而方榮。丙午丁未人居冬月，是為霜露。若年月上俱帶嚴凝之氣，則造化天寒。忽於日時見寅卯，則溫和之氣可解此凍，合此格。

Clouds and mist condense into thin frost and dew, and only when encountering寅and卯can they flourish. Those born in winter with the Bingwu and Dingwei Nayin sound elements, which are associated with heavenly river water, experience the condensation of water vapor into frost and dew. If both the year and month pillars carry a cold and frozen atmosphere, the entire destiny is characterized by severe cold. However, if there is a sudden appearance of寅and卯in the day and hour pillars, the warm and gentle energy of spring wood can melt this layer of ice, thus forming a harmonious pattern.

月照寒潭，遇申酉而必貴。己未為月，水生仲秋之後，謂是寒潭。己未生人得水，須有申酉方可言貴，蓋四時之月，秋月最明；四時之水，秋水最清也。

Moonlight reflecting on a cold pool, encountering Shen and You signs definitely indicates wealth and prestige. Jiwei represents the moon; water born after mid-autumn is called a cold pool. Those born with Jiwei have water in their destiny, but they also need Shen and You to achieve wealth. Because the moon is clearest in autumn, and water is clearest in autumn, the bright moon and clear water reflecting together form this pattern.

鳳舞順風，而威震千里。酉宮為鳳，巳宮為風，酉人得巳，及生於五月，乃鳳舞順風。然風不謂之風，而謂之順風者，須是丁巳乙巳己巳，方為合格。又須五行中無刑煞，無沖擊，無破潰，方可。若其中不爭，則酉見巳為破碎，巳見酉為捲簾，二煞鮮有不為凶者矣。

The phoenix dances on a favorable wind, its reputation shaking thousands of miles away. The You Palace represents the phoenix, and theSi Palace represents the wind; a person born in the酉 year who is also born in the fifth month is said to have the phoenix dancing with a favorable wind. The reason for mentioning 'favorable wind' rather than just 'wind' is because the巳 must be of the type Dingsi, Yisi, or Jisi to be considered appropriate. Additionally, there should be no conflicts, no clashes, and no damage within the Five Phases, before it can be used. If the elements in the pillar are not harmonious, then 酉 meeting 巳 becomes 'fragmentation', and 巳 meeting 酉 becomes 'rolling curtain', and these two evils rarely fail to indicate misfortune.

馬驟天廷，而官封萬鍾。馬即驛馬，乾為天廷，即亥宮也。如巳酉丑生人馬在亥，而得辛亥，正合此格也。餘亥主福則輕，辛亥得金氣故也。

The Post-horse gallops to the Heavenly Court, indicating high official rank and a salary of myriad measures of grain. "Horse" refers to the Post-horse, and "Heavenly Court" refers to the Qian trigram, which is the Hai Palace. For example, those born in the years of巳, 酉, or 丑 have their Post-horse in亥. If their chart also contains Xinhai, it perfectly matches this pattern. Other instances of亥 may have less fortune, because only Xinhai combines the metal energy, making the pattern more substantial and refined.

風雨作霖，有尊主庇民之德。巳為巽，巽是風，丙午丁未是雨，或有龍有水有云是也，亦可言雨。此格生秋間，萬物有賴，大造化之格局。春雨如常，三冬雨反主單寒貧賤之徒。

When the wind is in harmony and the rain comes in abundance, it transforms into sweet rain. The person with this destiny possesses virtue of respecting superiors and protecting the people. The earthly branch巳 belongs to Xun, which represents wind; the nayin sound element of Bingwu and Dingwei are associated with heavenly water, which represents rain; if the pillar contains dragons, water, and clouds, they can also be considered as rain. This pattern is especially auspicious when born in autumn, as all things rely on rain and dew for nourishment, making it a great transformation of fate. However, if born in spring, the rain is ordinary, and if born in winter, the rain may indicate loneliness, poverty, and low status.

地天交泰，負經邦論道之才。申為坤，坤為地，亥為天門，是干，乾為天，天位於上，地位於下，上下之勢然也，而在易則為否，非交泰之象。必地在上，天在下，陰陽之氣方為通接交泰，乃合此格者也。

The earth's energy and the sky's energy interact to form the Hexagram of Prosperity. The person's destiny indicates they possess the talent to manage the state and discuss matters from a high level. The branch Shen belongs to Kun, which represents the earth; the branch Hai is the heavenly gate, belonging to Qian, which represents the sky. Naturally, the sky is above and the earth is below, but in the Zhou Yi, this is the Hexagram of Obstruction, not the image of mutual communication. Only when the earth is above and the sky is below can the energies of yin and yang connect up and down to form the Hexagram of Prosperity, which matches this pattern.

龍虎拱門，名登天府。五行中以對［為］沖為天門。如酉人對沖是卯，則卯為之門，不見卯而得寅辰，一則為龍，一則為虎，是合此格也。

Dragon and Tiger guard the door from both sides, indicating a person will attain official rank in the court. Among the Five Phases, the heavenly gate is determined by the opposing position of one's birth year. For example, someone born in the Year of You (酉) has its opposing position at Mao (卯), so Mao is considered the gate. If the chart does not contain Mao, but instead has Yin (寅) and Chen (辰), which are Dragon and Tiger respectively, they virtually guard the middle Mao gate, thus matching this pattern.

貴人捧印，文占甲科。印即墓庫也。火以戌為印，木以未為印，金以丑為印，水土以辰為印。丙申丁酉生人以豬雞為貴，得酉與亥，拱一戊戌，為火之正印；壬辰癸巳生人以兔蛇為貴，得巳與卯，拱一庚辰，為水之正印，乃合此格。其它仿此而推。

The Nobleman holds an official seal in his hand, and in the literary field, he will certainly achieve a first-class rank. "Seal" refers to the storage of the Five Phases: fire's storage is in戌, wood's storage is in未, metal's storage is in丑, and water and earth's storage is in辰. Those born on Bingshen and Dingyou have亥 (pig) and酉 (chicken) as their Tianyi Nobleman. If the chart contains酉 and亥, a virtual arch between them forms Wuxu, which is the official seal of fire. Those born on Renchen and Guisi have卯 (rabbit) and巳 (snake) as their Nobleman. If the chart contains巳 and卯, a virtual arch between them forms Gengchen, which is the official seal of water. This matches this pattern. The rest can be inferred in the same way.

更逢官星入局，重紫重金。若值貴煞相扶，三公三少。少者，少傅，少保，少師也。既合前印之格，更帶官星入局，貴人與刑煞相扶，則貴不可言。入局乃得地，如賈侍郎，辛酉生命，既合龍虎拱門，而寅為貴，丙屬火，火生人為得地。又如姚尚書，丙申庚寅乙酉丁亥，既合貴人捧印格，丙丁豬貴為吉神，二位夾扶，丙用癸為官，癸屬水，水臨官在亥，為得地，故為美備。

On top of the previous structure, if an official star enters the chart, it becomes a situation of multiple purple robes and numerous golden seals; if it also meets a nobleman and a malevolent spirit supporting together, the position can reach the level of the Three Grand Ministers and the Three Young Ministers. The Three Young Ministers refer to the Vice Minister, the Minister of State, and the Grand Tutor. Once the pattern of a nobleman supporting the seal is formed, and an official star enters the chart, the nobleman and the malevolent spirit support each other, the noble atmosphere is beyond description.the so-called 'entering the chart' means getting the right position. For example, Jia Sir, born in the year of Xinyou, fits the pattern of the dragon and tiger supporting the gate. The寅 is his nobleman, and the丙 belongs to fire, which is exactly the right position for someone with a fire destiny. Another example is Yao Shushang, whose birth chart is Bingshen, Gengyin, Yiyou, and Dinghai. It fits the pattern of a nobleman supporting the seal. The丙 and丁 use the亥 pig as a noble position to form a good spirit, with two spirits supporting on both sides. The丙 also uses the癸 as an official star, and the癸 belongs to water, with the official position of water exactly on the亥, which is also the right position. Thus, the structure is complete and perfect.

官居五府，蓋為五行入垣。五行金木水火土，垣即墓庫也。金人乙丑，水人壬辰，木人癸未，火人甲戌，土人丙辰，皆為入垣。或年月日時胎各帶庫，或本命一路皆逢印庫，不為鬼庫者，乃合此格也。

An official holds a position among the five palaces because the five phases each enter their respective storage places. The five phases refer to metal, wood, water, fire, and earth; "yuan" means storage. A person with a metal destiny receives Yichou, a person with a water destiny receives Renchen, a person with a wood destiny receives Guiwei, a person with a fire destiny receives Jiaxu, and a person with an earth destiny receives Bingchen, all of which are called entering the storage. Alternatively, if the year, month, day, hour, or birth brings one of these storage places, or if the person's destiny consistently encounters the storage, and these storages are not the ghostly storages that harm the person, then this pattern is considered harmonious.

位入三槐，必是三奇逢德。天上三奇甲戊庚，地下三奇乙丙丁，人中三奇壬癸辛。命帶三奇，逢天月二德者，其富貴位入槐庭。如乙丙丁生於正月，甲戊庚生於十二月，壬癸辛生於六月者是也。

He who is listed among the three locust trees is certainly encountering the Three Marvels along with the Deity of Virtue. In the Zhou dynasty, three locust trees were planted outside the palace, and the Three Grand Ministers stood facing the locust trees during court sessions. Therefore, "three locust trees" and "locust court" are used to refer to the position of prime ministers. The Three Marvels in heaven are Jia, Wu, and Geng; in the earth they are Yi, Bing, and Ding; and among people they are Ren, Gui, and Xin. If one's destiny includes the Three Marvels and also meets the Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue, then wealth and honor will lead to a position in the locust court. For example, those born in the first month with Yi, Bing, and Ding; those born in the twelfth month with Jia, Wu, and Geng; and those born in the sixth month with Ren, Gui, and Xin all possess the Three Marvels meeting the Deity of Virtue.

三臺驛馬遇祿，而榮拜玉堂。本命連珠，得三位者，為臺星。四位而虛一度位者，亦是。有三臺而無祿馬，猶可言貴。若更帶祿馬，尤為妙也。

Three stars of the San Tai (Three Platforms) and the Post-horse (Yi Ma) meeting again with the Lu Spirit (Lu Shen) indicate the person will be honored to enter the Jade Hall (Yu Tang) as a scholar. Starting from the person's own destiny, if the earthly branches form a continuous sequence of three connected ones, that is considered San Tai; if there is a missing one among four, it is still counted as San Tai. If a person's destiny includes San Tai but lacks the Post-horse and Lu Spirit, it can still be considered noble; if it also includes the Post-horse and Lu Spirit, it is even more favorable.

十干官星見貴，而上超金闕。十干，乃甲乙丙丁戊己庚辛壬癸是也。如年月日時胎帶甲乙丙丁癸之類。是甲官辛，丙官癸，丁官壬，癸官戊。則十干皆帶官星也。更見天乙貴人，豈不謂之美哉。

Each of the ten heavenly stems has its official star, and if it also meets the nobleman, it can ascend to the golden palace and approach the emperor. The ten heavenly stems are Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui. For example, if a person's year, month, day, hour, or destiny is accompanied by Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, or Gui among the heavenly stems, Jia takes Xin as its official star, Bing takes Gui as its official star, Ding takes Ren as its official star, and Gui takes Wu as its official star. In this way, all ten heavenly stems have their official stars. If they also meet the nobleman Tianyi, it would be even more favorable.

龍居滄海，早得路於青雲。辰為龍，壬戌癸亥為滄海，辰生人得壬戌癸亥，乃合此格。但春夏秋間得此格，為伏藏無用。惟冬生妙，乃當藏即藏也。

The dragon is hidden in the vast ocean, and in its early years it achieves success on the path of ascending to the clouds. The earthly branch Chen represents the dragon, and the nayin sound elements Renxu and Guihai symbolize the great ocean water, which is the vast ocean. Those born in the year of Chen whose heavenly stem combinations include Renxu or Guihai fit this pattern. However, if this pattern occurs in spring, summer, or autumn, it is only a matter of being hidden and inactive, with no opportunity to display its abilities. Only those born in winter are most favorable, because winter is the season for concealment, and it is precisely the time to hide.

虎臥荒丘，少脫身於白屋。寅為虎，辰戌丑未為土家三位，故借為荒丘。若寅生人，有辰戌丑未者，皆合於此格。若二位一位者，主福亦輕，不得大福。

A tiger lying on a desolate hilltop, a young person can escape from a humble thatched cottage. "White house" refers to the thatched cottages where common people live. Yin is the tiger; Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei all belong to earth, being the native positions of earth, so they are borrowed to represent a desolate hill. Those born in the year of Yin with Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei in their pillars are considered to match this pattern. If only two or only one of these positions are present, the fortune will be lighter and the person will not attain great blessings.

月桂芬芳，而蜚聲寰宇。己未得四木為吉。己未為月，三四木為桂，若己未生人，下得四木拱集，如月中仙桂芬芳，乃合此格。更要秋生方為貴也。

The moon's osmanthus emits a fragrant scent, spreading its fame throughout the universe. For someone born in Jiwei, having four woods in the fourth and third positions is considered auspicious. Jiwei is taken as representing the moon, with the third and fourth woods symbolizing the osmanthus tree. Those born in Jiwei have four woods surrounding them in the pillar, like the fragrant osmanthus in the moon palace, matching this pattern. It is also necessary that they are born in autumn to truly achieve prominence.

官貴引從，而簉羽鴛行。簉，音鎦，沖也。鴛行，如鴛鳥分序而立，如臣立於君側。如壬寅見己丑己卯，壬寅見己卯為貴人，壬用己為官星，以卯為前引，以丑為後從，乃合此格也。正合壬貴兔卯藏。

The official star and the nobleman come one before the other to lead the attendants, allowing the person's destiny to be included in the orderly procession of officials. The character 「簉」 is pronounced the same as 「镏」, and in old annotations it is interpreted as a clash. 「鸳行」 refers to officials standing in order like a flock of mandarin ducks, attending to the king's side. For example, in the case of Renyin seeing Jichou and Jimao: Ren sees Mao as Tianyi Nobleman, and Ren takes Ji as the official star. Mao is in front leading the way, while Chou follows behind, which perfectly fits this pattern, and also matches the mnemonic 「Rengui in Mao, the rabbit」.

三奇暗合，而仗憲漕臺。庚辛壬暗合乙丙丁，己癸乙暗合甲戊庚，丁戊丙暗合壬癸辛，皆為三奇暗合，造化得之最清，惟支辰重濁沖擊者則破。

The Three Marvels meet secretly and in the dark, allowing the person's destiny to take on the responsibility of overseeing and managing important governmental offices such as the Inspection Bureau and the Transportation Bureau. The combination of Geng, Xin, and Ren secretly aligns with Yi, Bing, and Ding; the combination of Ji, Gui, and Yi secretly aligns with Jia, Wu, and Geng; and the combination of Ding, Wu, and Bing secretly aligns with Ren, Gui, and Xin. These are all considered secret alignments of the Three Marvels. When a person's chart contains these, it is most noble and esteemed. However, one should be cautious of heavy and turbid earthly branches that clash with each other, as this would ruin the overall structure.

一氣為根，則刺史吏部。年月日時，皆水皆土皆木皆火皆金，但木須向榮，遇清中和氣；火須自焰，不致火炎；土須厚重，始能持載；金須不剛不柔，無太過不及之患；水須有歸，不至於氾濫無統，方合此格。

When the four pillars of a birth chart all share the same nayin sound element and support each other, the person is capable of holding positions such as governor or official in the personnel department. If all four pillars—year, month, day, and hour—have the same nayin element, such as all water, all earth, all wood, all fire, or all metal, it is called one qi with a root. However, wood must be in a place where it can flourish, encountering clear and moderate qi; fire must be able to shine without being overly intense; earth must be thick and solid to support all things; metal must be neither too hard nor too soft, avoiding excess or deficiency; and water must have a destination, avoiding being overflowing and uncontrolled. Only then does this pattern become appropriate.

拔茅連茹兮，愈堅愈固。天干地支，虛一夾一者是也。如甲年丙月戊日庚時，中連乙丁己；如子年寅月辰日午時，中自連卯丑巳。是謂既拔茅而茹自連。若年生月，月生日，日生時，自上接下者，亦是也。

"The phrase 'Ba Mao Lian Ru' comes from 'Ba Mao Lun Ru' in the 'Tai卦' of the Zhou Changes (I Ching). 'Ba Mao Lun Ru' means pulling up one reed, with its roots and tendrils pulled out together, metaphorically representing similar things attracting each other and the deeper the roots, the more firmly they are pulled. This pattern refers to the heavenly stems and earthly branches being connected with one position missing between them, such as Jia year, Bing month, Wu day, Geng hour, with the hidden connection of Yi, Ding, Ji in between; or Zi year, Yin month, Chen day, Wu hour, with the natural connection of Chou, Mao, Si in between. This is called having pulled up the reed, and the roots naturally connect with each other. If the birth year connects with the month, the month with the day, and the day with the hour, connecting from top to bottom in sequence, it also belongs to this pattern."

暗燈添油兮，彌久彌明。甲辰乙巳覆燈之火，可借為油，甲辰乙巳生人入夜而遇水，合此格。日生者非。

A dim lamp is refilled with oil, the longer it is lit, the brighter it becomes, symbolizing that the person will have continuous good fortune in later life. Those born on Jiachen or Yisi have the Nayin sound element of covered fire lamp. Water can be used as the oil for the lamp; if someone born on Jiachen or Yisi is born at night and has water in their birth chart, they match this pattern. Those born during the day do not count.

金櫃藏珠，早繁華於黃屋。金命之祿馬，中央一辰是也。如辛巳生人得戌，是辛祿在酉，馬在亥，不見酉亥，只在日時有戌，乃為合格。蓋戌後有亥馬，戌前有酉祿，雖不見祿馬，而祿馬藏於其中是也。

A pearl is kept in a golden cabinet, enjoying prosperity under the yellow pavilion early on. "Yellow pavilion" refers to the yellow silk canopy on the emperor's carriage, symbolizing the court. This pattern takes the golden destiny of the person born under the metal element, with the禄 (destiny) and The Post-horse (post-horse) positioned on both sides of the same character. For example, someone born in Xinsi (辛巳) who has a戌 (Xu) in their birth chart: the禄 of 辛 is in 酉 (You), and the Post-horse is in 亥 (Hai). If neither 酉 nor 亥 appears in the chart, but there is a戌 in the day or hour position, this pattern is considered correct. This is because the position after戌 is亥 (the驿马), and the position before戌 is酉 (the禄). Although the禄 and The Post-horse are not explicitly visible, they are both hidden within this character.

燈花拂劍，植勳業於楓宸。壬申癸酉為寶劍，甲辰乙巳為燈，壬申癸酉生人得甲辰乙巳，或甲辰乙巳生人得壬申癸酉，皆合於此格也。

The light from the lamp flame gently touches the sword edge, indicating that the person's destiny can establish meritorious deeds under the court. "Feng Chen" originally refers to the imperial court in the Han dynasty where many maple trees were planted in front of the palace, here it stands for the court. Those born under Renshen and Guiyou with the Nayin sound element of sword-edge gold are like precious swords; those born under Jiachen and Yisi with the Nayin sound element of covered lamp fire are like lamps. If someone born under Renshen or Guiyou has Jiachen or Yisi in their chart, or if someone born under Jiachen or Yisi has Renshen or Guiyou in their chart, they match this pattern.

月白風清。四時皆有月，而不如秋月之明。四時皆有風，而不如秋風之清。人命生居秋，而見己未與巳巽，或巳生人於秋而得己未，或己未生人於秋而見巳，皆合此格。

The moonlight is bright and clear, and the air is fresh and pleasant, describing a clear and favorable destiny. Although there is a moon in each season, it is not as bright as the autumn moon; although there is wind in each season, it is not as clear as the autumn wind. If a person is born in autumn and has the Jiwei (己未) moon and the Si (巳) position Xun wind in the birth chart, or if someone born in the Si year is born in autumn and has Jiwei, or if someone born in Jiwei is born in autumn and has the Si position, they all fit this pattern.

花紅柳綠。四時皆有花柳，皆不及於春也。人命生於春三月見木，若得壬午癸未為妙。壬午癸未楊柳也。或壬午癸未生於春是也。

Red flowers and green willows complement each other beautifully, indicating a person of graceful appearance and charm. There are flowers and willows in each season, but none surpass those of spring. If a person is born in the spring months and has wood in their birth chart, the best combination is to have the Renwu or Guiwei heavenly stems. This is because the nayin sound element of Renwu and Guiwei is precisely the willow wood. Alternatively, if someone is born on Renwu or Guiwei days and also in spring, they also possess this pattern.

得及時者，官爵至於卿監。遇貴神者，名位顯於華途。以二格喜其及時，不喜其失時；喜其遇貴，不喜其背貴。既得及時，而復遇貴，貴全顯矣。

Those born at an auspicious time may attain the rank of qingjian; if they also meet the nobleman, their fame and status will be prominent in the prestigious officialdom. The two patterns of "white wind and clear sky" and "flowers red and willows green" favor being born at an auspicious time and disfavor being out of season; they favor meeting the nobleman and disfavor straying from the nobleman. If one is born at an auspicious time and also meets the nobleman, the noble aura will fully manifest.

魁星指南，有攬轡登車之能。甲辰乙巳丙午丁未戊申己酉庚戌辛亥壬子癸丑，此十位皆位魁星。此一旬生人，而得南方巳午未之日時，正合此格。亦須參酌生旺貴人神殺之輕重，稍為有用，皆可言貴。使於四方，必不辱君命矣。

The Qiu Star points to the south, indicating that the person has great ability to take charge and govern the country. "Lanpei Dengche" comes from the story of Fan Pang in the "Later Han Book," which describes his determination to reform the bureaucracy as soon as he took office. Those born on the following ten days: Jiachen, Yisi, Bingwu, Dingwei, Wushen, Jiyou, Gengxu, Xinhai, Renzi, and Guichou, are all considered to be under the Qiu Star. If someone is born on one of these days and also has the hour or day of Si, Wu, or Wei, which are in the southern direction, it matches this pattern. It is also necessary to consider the balance between prosperity and decline, as well as the influence of noblemen and auspicious stars. As long as there is some useful element, one can be considered noble. Such people, when sent on missions abroad, will certainly not disgrace the royal command.

玉兔東生，負升堂入室之學。卯為兔，辛卯癸卯為玉兔。辛卯癸卯生人居東方者，乃為此格。若己未生人，而得辛卯癸卯，格局尤正。

The jade rabbit rises from the east, indicating a person with profound scholarly attainment reaching the highest level. "Rising to the hall and entering the room" comes from the "Analects of Confucius," where Confucius says Zilu has entered the hall but not yet the room. Later, this phrase is used to describe the gradual deepening of expertise, ultimately reaching the subtle and profound.卯 represents the rabbit, and Xinmao and Guimao are both jade rabbits. Those born in Xinmao or Guimao and located in the eastern position have this pattern. If someone born in Jiwei has Xinmao or Guimao in their chart, the pattern is especially pure.

水火既濟，何憂雁塔功名。火之性炎上，水之性潤下。若火在上而水在下，則上下相違，而在卦以為既濟。蓋上者年月，下者日時。以其天干為上，地支為下者，則謬矣。

Water and fire interacting to form the hexagram "Already Completed" (既济), why worry about the honor of naming one's achievement on the Wild Goose Pagoda? In the Tang dynasty, after passing the imperial examination, scholars would carve their names on the Wild Goose Pagoda in the Cien Temple, so "Wild Goose Pagoda honor" (雁塔功名) refers to success in the imperial examination. Fire rises upward, and water flows downward; fire is above and water is below, with the two interacting, which in the hexagram is called "Already Completed." Here, the "above" refers to the year and month pillars, and the "below" refers to the day and hour pillars. If one takes the heavenly stems as the upper part and the earthly branches as the lower part, that would be incorrect.

棣萼芬芳，定有蟬聯富貴。年為本，日為主，此言其本與主。年為兄，月為弟，日為兄，時為弟，此言其年主月日生時。人命中年月一體，日時一體，合而言之，止出二位。

The flowers and calyxes of the棠棣 plant support and complement each other, emitting a fragrant aroma, indicating that one's destiny will surely bring continuous wealth and honor. "棣萼" comes from the "Small Odes · Constant棣" in the Book of Songs, used to symbolize brothers who support and help each other. The year pillar represents the root, and the day pillar represents the main body; this refers to the relationship between the root and the main body. The year represents the elder brother, the month the younger brother, the day the elder brother, and the hour the younger brother; this refers to the order of year, month, day, and hour. In a person's destiny, the year and month form one unit, and the day and hour form another unit. When combined, they are simply divided into two groups.

透頂連榮，而挺生賢輔。本命以一辰為頂，一位透出，一位相連，互換不絕者，乃合此格。以年遁月，以月遁日，以日遁時，上不至於干，下不至於枯，連榮之謂也。

From the top, it emerges and continues to flourish in a connected manner, capable of producing virtuous talents who assist and support. The original destiny takes one of them as the top, another emerging from the heavenly stems, and another connected in sequence, alternating and continuing without interruption, which matches this pattern. By deducing the month from the year, the day from the month, and the hour from the day, the upper part does not dry up, and the lower part does not wither, which is called continuous flourishing.

異香滿路，而間產英豪。年月日時之天干，間年月日時之地支，為天干貴人者，為此格。所謂袞衣補闕，滿路異香。若年干之貴，列於月日時中，不相凌犯者，亦合此格。

A strange fragrance spreads along the way, indicating the emergence of a heroic figure. The heavenly stems of the year, month, day, and hour are alternately arranged with the earthly branches of the year, month, day, and hour, and the earthly branches happen to be the noblemen of the heavenly stems, forming this pattern. Ancient people described such a destiny as wearing the ceremonial robe and correcting the shortcomings of the government, with a fragrance filling the path wherever he goes. If the noblemen of the heavenly stem of the year are distributed among the months, days, and hours, and they do not conflict with each other, it also fits this pattern.

楊柳拖金。壬午癸未為楊柳木，生於三春而得一金，乃合此格。失時而帶重者，非也，不為拖金。

The branches of willow trees hang with a thread of golden color, symbolizing both wealth and delicate beauty. Those born with the Nayin sound element of willow wood, specifically Renwu and Guiwei, are considered to have this pattern if they are born in the third month of spring and their birth chart contains a single instance of metal. If the timing is wrong or the metal is too strong, it does not count, and the image of dragging gold is not formed.

石榴噴火。庚申辛酉為石榴木，生於九夏，三個月共有九十日，而得其一火，乃合此格。失時而得火多者，非也。謂榴噴火，正在五月。

The blooming of pomegranate flowers resembles a burst of fire, describing a destiny that is brilliant and eye-catching. Those with Gengshen or Xinyou in their nayin sound element are considered pomegranate wood. If they are born in the height of summer, during the three summer months which total ninety days, and if there is one fire element in the pillar, then this pattern is complete. If the timing is wrong or there is too much fire, it does not count. The phrase "pomegranate flowers bursting with fire" specifically refers to the time when pomegranate flowers are in full bloom in May.

蒼松冬秀。歲寒松柏之後凋也。庚寅辛卯之木，非其它比也，蓋其它之木，春而榮，夏而茂，秋而死，冬而迫於隆冬之氣。獨松柏之木，四時不改其色，枝幹長青，須在三冬之景，愈見蒼翠。故庚寅辛卯生人，一路皆屬於冬令，尤為勁節之操。

The evergreen pine tree appears more vibrant in winter, symbolizing a person's steadfast integrity through hardship. The Analects of Confucius says that only after the harsh winter can one know that pine and cypress are the last to wither, which conveys the same meaning. The nayin sound element of Gengyin and Xinmao is pine and cypress wood, different from other woods: other woods flourish in spring, thrive in summer, wither in autumn, and are further oppressed by the severe cold of winter. Only pine and cypress remain unchanged throughout the four seasons, their branches and trunks evergreen, becoming even more emerald in the depths of winter. Therefore, those born under Gengyin and Xinmao move through life as if always in the season of winter, especially displaying a strong sense of moral integrity.

丹桂秋香。己未生人得木，是丹桂生於秋月，乃為此格。蟾宮有桂，非木則無以借用，生於他時，則不芬芳。所謂秋風生桂枝，得之者科名有分，生不遇時，不在此例。

Cinnabar osmanthus emits its fragrance in autumn, indicating potential for academic success. Those born in Jiwei have wood in their destiny, which is like cinnabar osmanthus growing in autumn, matching this pattern. The moon palace originally contains a osmanthus tree; without wood, there is no way to symbolize it. If born in other seasons, osmanthus cannot bloom with fragrance. It is said that autumn wind gives rise to osmanthus branches; those who possess this pattern are destined for academic achievement. However, if born at the wrong time, they do not fall into this category.

聚精會神，而玉帶金魚。水為精，火為神，水火得地，乃精神俱足，亦為合格。然所謂神者，乃五行英靈之氣，自生自旺者是也。故精神聚會者，無不顯達也。如火居巳午未，水居亥子丑之地，而無克害者，亦可以語此例也。

The essence and spirit converge in one place, and the person's destiny may be marked by a jade belt and a golden fish pendant. During the Tang and Song dynasties, officials of rank three or higher wore jade belts and carried golden fish pendants, so "jade belt and golden fish" is used to symbolize high official rank. Water represents essence, and fire represents spirit. When water and fire each have their proper positions, both essence and spirit are abundant, which is considered acceptable. However, the so-called "spirit" refers to the vital energy of the Five Phases, meaning the path that naturally thrives and is strong. Therefore, those whose essence and spirit converge are sure to achieve success. For example, if fire is in the positions of巳, 午, or 未, and water is in the positions of亥, 子, or 丑, and they do not harm each other, this example can also be applied.

寒谷回春，而錦鞍繡勒。木生居三冬，受嚴凝之氣所撓，極無生意。當困阻之時，而忽得寅卯辰三春之令，乃為寒谷回春之象，發達最易者也。

The cold valley returns to spring, and the person's destiny is able to display splendid adornments and shine before many people. Wood is born in the third winter, and is troubled by the severe cold and freezing air, almost with no vitality. When in the midst of difficulties and stagnation, suddenly receiving the three spring months of寅, 卯, and 辰, this is the image of a cold valley returning to spring. Such a person is most likely to prosper.

極妙者，雲騰雨施。子為坎，坎為雲，丙子壬子為雲，丙午丁未為雨，而丙午丁未生人，得丙子壬子，丙子壬子生人，得丙午丁未，皆合此格。但春月不宜休囚，夏月不宜太旺，三秋最喜有氣，冬則為憂死敗。春而休囚，則必妨於農事；夏而太旺，則未必不失於淫；秋而有氣，則能救蘇萬物；冬而死敗，則必至於作寒。要之此格，惟秋月得之者為最奇。

The most excellent pattern is called "Clouds Rising and Rain Falling." This phrase originates from the "Qian Hexagram" of the Zhou Changes, which says, "Clouds move and rain spreads, thus the myriad things take form." The earthly branch Zi belongs to Kan, which represents clouds. Therefore, the combinations of Bingzi and Renzi take the image of clouds. The combinations of Bingwu and Dingwei have the Nayin sound element of Heavenly River Water, which takes the image of rain. Whether someone born in Bingwu or Dingwei receives Bingzi or Renzi, or someone born in Bingzi or Renzi receives Bingwu or Dingwei, they all fit this pattern. However, in spring, the elements should not be weak and confined; in summer, they should not be too strong; in the three autumn months, they should have vitality; and in winter, they should not be dead or ruined. In spring, if the elements are weak and confined, it will certainly hinder agricultural activities; in summer, if they are too strong, it may lead to excessive flooding; in autumn, if they have vitality, they can save all living things; in winter, if they are dead or ruined, it will certainly cause severe cold. In conclusion, this pattern is most remarkable when it occurs in the month of autumn.

最奇者，綠繞紅圍。綠謂柳，紅謂木也，柳乃壬午癸未楊柳也，紅謂庚申辛酉石榴木，凡木皆可。人命得壬午癸未，在年與時，其它木在月日，是為綠繞在外，紅圍在內，合此格者可取。

The most extraordinary pattern is called "green surrounding red." Green refers to willow trees, and red refers to flowering plants; willow trees specifically refer to Renwu and Guiwei, which are the Dangli wood, while red refers to Gengshen and Xinyou, which are the Shizhuo wood. Other types of wood can also be used. If a person's birth chart has Renwu or Guiwei in the year pillar and time pillar, and other types of wood in the month and day pillars, it forms the pattern of green surrounding and red embracing, which conforms to this pattern and can be used.

貴人登於月臺，筆下文章燦星斗。貴人者，天乙貴人。月臺者，即己未是也。甲戊庚生人得己未時，合此格。更若貴人互換，尤妙。

The Nobleman ascends the moon platform, his writings beneath the pen shining bright like stars and constellations. "Nobleman" refers to Tianyi Nobleman, and "moon platform" refers to Jiwei. Those born on days with the stem Jia, Wu, or Geng and born at the hour of Jiwei conform to this pattern. If the Nobleman can also mutually meet and exchange, it becomes even more favorable.

黑煞朝於北斗，胸中志氣蓋乾坤。壬癸乃元武，為黑煞，北斗乃是丑，壬癸生人得丑時，乃合此格。癸人得兩丑，更佳其它。刑煞則未必為福者也。

Black煞 faces the Northern Dipper, indicating that the person's ambition is sufficient to encompass the heavens and earth.壬 and癸 belong to the Black Tortoise in the north, which is referred to as Black煞. The earthly branch associated with the Northern Dipper is Chou. If someone born under壬 or癸 is born at the hour of Chou, they possess this favorable configuration. For those born on a癸 day with two Chous, it is even more favorable. However, if the person also carries a刑煞, it may not bring good fortune.

拱揖端門，早遇九重之詔。五行以午為端門，子為帝座。子午生人，若日時虛拱，午前有巳，午後有未，則為一拱一揖，而端門清肅，子人得之榮達。

On both sides, they bow and offer a respectful salute, standing in attendance before the end gate. Those who are born in the early years can receive the imperial decree from the nine layers of heaven. Among the Five Phases, the end gate is associated with the horse (Wu), and the imperial throne is associated with the rat (Zi). Those born in the year of the horse or the rat, if their day and hour pillars virtually enclose their position, with the snake (Si) before the horse and the goat (Wei) after the horse, then it is like one side bowing and the other saluting, making the end gate neat and orderly. For those born in the year of the rat, this pattern indicates honor, prominence, and smooth success.

會同帝闕，進端一品之榮。亥位乃為帝宮也，後乎亥，則有戌酉申；前乎亥，則有子丑寅。若亥生人，而左右前後，會同貴氣於本命，乃為此格。本命非亥，而年月日時，虛夾一亥，亦可借用。

A group of noble influences gather before the imperial palace, allowing for promotion to a first rank. The亥 position is the imperial palace: after亥 comes戌, 酉, and 申, and before亥 comes 子, 丑, and 寅. Those born in the year of亥, if noble influences from all around converge on their destiny, form this pattern. Even if the destiny is not亥, but the year, month, day, or hour contains a hidden亥, it can be used as well.

墨池泉湧，而器識淵源。墨池，癸巳是也。泉湧，水長生是也。如金命人得癸已，乃合此格。更得吉神扶助者，必然貴矣。

The water in the ink pool flows like a spring, indicating that the person has deep and substantial intelligence and insight. "Ink pool" refers to Guisi, and "spring flowing" refers to the growth position of water. For example, if someone with a metal destiny has Guisi in their chart, they fit this pattern; if further assisted by auspicious deities, they will certainly achieve high status.

學海波深，而才華超卓。學海者，水命人見申子辰全是也。無土有金即貴。

Learning is like the sea, vast and deep, with brilliant talents surpassing others. The term "study sea" refers to someone with a water destiny whose heavenly stem is in the column and has the triple harmony of Shen, Zi, and Chen complete. If there is no earth to muddy it and there is metal to generate it, then such a person is destined for high status and prominence.

明有龍虎，暗有風雷。辰龍，寅虎，巳風，卯雷。凡命中帶寅午辰者是。明有龍虎，寅與辰拱得卯，辰與午拱得巳，暗拱風雷，得之者無有不貴。若明帶風雷，暗藏龍虎亦貴。

In the open there are dragons and tigers, and in the hidden there are wind and thunder. The hour of the dragon is Chen, the hour of the tiger is Yin, the hour of wind is Si, and the hour of thunder is Mao. If a person's destiny includes Yin, Wu, and Chen, then Yin and Chen are in the open as tiger and dragon, with Mao in between, forming a hidden support. Chen and Wu also form a hidden support with Si in between, which represents hidden wind and thunder. Those who have this pattern are sure to be prosperous and esteemed. Conversely, if wind and thunder are in the open and dragon and tiger are hidden, it also indicates prosperity and status.

顯帶官星，隱藏祿馬。官星宜顯不宜隱，祿馬隱者反妙。如癸丑生得戊戌，是癸用戊為官，戊與癸合，拱得亥子，是癸祿在子，丑馬在亥，合此格。

Official star should be clearly visible, while the禄 and 马 should be concealed. The official star is better when it is apparent rather than hidden, whereas the禄 and 马 are more favorable when hidden. For example, a person born in the year of Guichou (癸丑) who has the Wuxu (戊戌) combination:癸 takes 戊 as its official star, and 戊 and 癸 are in harmony. The戌 and 丑 form an invisible support for 亥 and 子, and 癸's禄 is at 子, while the Post-horse is at 亥. This matches this pattern.

職位何愁不顯，進修豈患無成。以上之格，取青紫如拾芥，又奚患棲遲而無成就者哉。

What position could be so difficult to attain that one cannot rise to prominence? How could cultivating virtue and advancing one's career lack success? With these kinds of patterns, obtaining the official titles of public and noble rank is as easy as picking up a blade of grass. Why then should one worry about being overlooked or remaining unappreciated throughout life without any achievement?

干清坤夷，設施不苟。戌亥為干，申為坤。干必清，坤必夷。干而遇雲霄風雨，則不清矣；坤而遇刑煞沖戰，則不夷矣。惟干無撓於上，坤無撓於下，上下帖然而安，方合於此格。

The position of Qian (Heaven) is clear and bright, and the position of Kun (Earth) is level and peaceful, so actions and arrangements are not hasty or careless. Xu and Hai belong to Qian, and Shen belongs to Kun. Qian must definitely be clear, and Kun must definitely be level. If the position of Qian encounters the image of clouds, storms, and rain, it will no longer be clear; if the position of Kun encounters punishments, evils, conflicts, and battles, it will no longer be level. Only when Qian is above without disturbance and Kun is below without interference, with harmony above and below, does it conform to this pattern.

天清地實，抱負非凡。天輕清於上，地重濁於下。天而不虛，何以著日月星之取照？地而不實，何以載不齊之萬物？如何謂之虛？有空是也。何謂之實？無空是也。如壬申生人見辛亥，是壬申乃甲子旬無亥，所以為天虛；辛亥乃甲辰旬有申，所以為地實。若天地並歸，生換空亡者則非也。

Heaven must be clear and empty, and Earth must be solid and full, so that one's aspirations are naturally extraordinary. Heaven is light and clear, residing above; Earth is heavy and turbid, residing below. If Heaven were not empty, by what means would it contain the sun, moon, and stars to illuminate it? If Earth were not solid, by what means would it support the varied and uneven myriad things? How is emptiness defined? When there is Kongwang, it is empty. How is fullness defined? When there is no Kongwang, it is full. For example, a person born in Renshen sees Xinhai in their chart: Renshen belongs to the Jiazi decade, and this decade has Kongwang on Xu and Hai, so the Hai in the column is considered heavenly emptiness; Xinhai belongs to the Jiachen decade, and this decade does not have Kongwang on Shen, so the Shen in the column is considered earthly fullness. If both Heaven and Earth fall into Kongwang, or if the birth position also changes into Kongwang, then this pattern is not suitable.

雷雨迎春逢辰卯，而沾濡萬物。震為雷，畢為雨，丙午丁未亦為雨，有雷雨生居十二月之間，此乃有迎春之意。若寅卯辰在日時，乃合此格，謂將進之氣。

Thunder sounds meet with spring rain, and if the birth time also includes the hours of Chen and Mao, the grace of heaven moistens all things. The Zhen hexagram represents thunder, and Bi mansion represents rain. The nayin sound element Bingwu and Dingwei, which are associated with the heavenly water, are also considered as rain. If a person's destiny includes both thunder and rain and is born during the twelfth lunar month, it signifies the welcoming of the new spring. If the hours of Yin, Mao, and Chen also appear in the day and hour pillars, this forms a harmonious pattern, indicating a sign of about to receive vital energy.

扶桑出日見巳午，而光照四方。戊午日，卯為扶桑之地，以午生人於卯月，日時或得巳午，正合此格。蓋造物本由其漸，卯則方明，至巳午則普照天下，有駸駸嚮明之意。人命得此格，前程豈不光遠哉。

The sun rises from the tree of Fusu, then meets Si and Wu, and its radiance spreads throughout the four directions. Wuwu is taken as the sun, and Mao is the place where Fusu is located. A person born in the year of Wu and born in the month of Mao, with Si or Wu in their day or hour, exactly matches this pattern. Nature follows a gradual progression: when reaching the position of Mao, the sky begins to brighten, and when reaching Si and Wu, the light shines over the entire world, symbolizing a continuous increase in brightness and prosperity. If a person's destiny matches this pattern, their future is surely bright and promising.

畢烏登於日宮，貴鄰五府。癸酉辛酉為畢烏，戊午為太陽之宮，癸酉辛酉生人而得戊午，或戊午生人而得辛酉癸酉，皆合此格。若乙酉丁酉則非謂之畢烏也。

The bird of the Net mansion flies to the palace of the Sun. The noble position can be close to the five ministers. Those born in Guiyou or Xinyou are considered as the bird of the Net mansion, while Wuwu represents the palace of the Sun. If someone born in Guiyou or Xinyou has Wuwu in their chart, or someone born in Wuwu has Xinyou or Guiyou in their chart, it matches this pattern. However, if it is Yiyou or Dingyou, it is no longer considered the bird of the Net mansion.

箕豹隱於山谷，名冠百僚。寅為豹，又為山，若寅生人，而又得寅時，乃合此格。但庚寅喜甲寅丙寅，壬寅喜戊寅，格局為妙。寅為艮，艮為山，乃取之。

A leopard hidden in the mountain valley has a reputation surpassing that of all officials. The leopard hides in the mist and then displays its beauty, symbolizing a person who first remains hidden and then emerges. Yin represents the leopard and also the mountain; those born in the year of Yin who are also born at the hour of Yin conform to this pattern. Among these, Gengyin is favorable when paired with Jiayin or Bingyin, and Renyin is favorable when paired with Wuyin, forming a superb pattern. Yin belongs to Gen, which represents the mountain, and this symbolic meaning comes from there.

真武當權。壬癸乃北方合煞之神，壬癸人但得子巳丑者，乃合此格。蓋子正北方。巳中有蛇。丑中有龜。真武當權。知是人才而分端。

The deity Zhenwu holds authority. Zhenwu is the god of the north, depicted as a combination of a tortoise and a snake. Ren and Gui are the gods associated with the north and are linked to malevolent energies. Those born on days with Ren or Gui as the day stem are considered to have this pattern if their birth chart contains Zi, Si, or Chou. Zi represents the north, Si contains the snake, and Chou contains the tortoise, thus fulfilling the presence of both the tortoise and the snake. Since Zhenwu is in command, it indicates that the person is upright in character and possesses authority.

勾陳得位。戊己為勾陳，正帶夾拱，皆貴格。得位不虧，小信以成仁。

Gou Chen's deity is in its proper position. Wu and Ji belong to the central earth, which is Gou Chen; whether it is a direct combination or an indirect support, it is considered a noble pattern. When Gou Chen is in its proper position without any loss, the person can achieve benevolence through subtle sincerity.

金轝引從。從，去聲。甲人祿在寅，辰為金轝，命前三辰為引，命後三辰為從，更兼拱夾，祿在驛馬，共帶三奇者，此為極品之貴格也。

A golden carriage leads the way in front and follows behind as attendants, with an imposing entourage. The character 「从」 is read in the falling tone and refers to attendants. Those born on a Jia day have their fortune in the寅 (Chen) position. The辰 (Chen) following寅 is the golden carriage. The three positions before the birth star are considered as leading, and the three positions after are considered as attendants. Adding the influence of mutual support, when the fortune and the post-horse share the same position, and also include the three marvels, this constitutes an extraordinary noble destiny.

火土入堂。甲辰乙巳為覆燈火，丙戌丁亥為屋上土，甲辰乙巳生人見丙戌丁亥全，合此格。夜生者貴。日生者則非。入此四格，持旌節之權，秉兵符之任，已上四格，人命帶之，兼得貴神祿馬扶助，必為出將入相。

The elements of fire lamp and house soil are in the same hall. Those born in Jiachen or Yisi have the sound element of covered fire lamp, while those born in Bingxu or Dinghai have the sound element of roof soil. If someone born in Jiachen or Yisi has both Bingxu and Dinghai in their pillar, they conform to this pattern. Those born at night are considered noble, while those born in the day are not. If a person's destiny includes any of the four patterns: true water authority, Gou Chen in position, golden carriage following, and fire and soil entering the hall, they will hold the authority of a banner and take charge of military symbols. If a person's destiny includes any of these four patterns and also receives assistance from noble spirits and禄马 (favorable horses), they will certainly become a general when going out and a prime minister when staying in.

水居湖海之中，稟汪洋之碩量。子為湖，壬戌癸亥為水，海者，若水命人得子，又得壬戌癸亥，則志量汪洋，施設宏大，前程久遠。

Water resides in lakes and seas, possessing a vast and expansive capacity. Zi represents a lake, and Renxu and Guihai with the Nayin sound element of great seas represent the sea. A person with a water destiny who has both Zi and Renxu or Guihai in their pillar will have ambitions and capacity like the vast ocean, acting on a grand scale and having a long and enduring future.

火震雷霆之地，著烜赫之威尊。卯為雷霆之地，凡火命人，若生巳午而得卯時，乃合此格。若休囚死絕，或遇水深，雖卯時不能濟。當以生旺取之，主威勢之權衡。

Fire is vigorous and displays great majesty and dignity when it is active in the place of thunder. The hour of卯 is where thunder resides. Those born with a fire destiny who are born in the months of巳 or午 and have the hour of卯 will conform to this pattern. If fire is weak and confined or meets excessive water, even with the hour of卯, it cannot be rescued. One should always use the place where fire is strong and flourishing, which will bring about authority and power.

武跨將壇，雖繁劇而其神不亂。凡命中帶凶神惡煞，得為有用者，皆可言武。非特以武以生，為言也。子午卯酉是也，若子午卯酉生人，時宮帶煞有用，乃武跨將壇，最主為人能剖繁治劇之政事。

A general mounts the platform for receiving a military commission, and even if affairs are extremely complex and urgent, his mind remains calm. Anyone whose fate includes malevolent stars and evil influences that can be transformed into beneficial ones can be considered for military roles, not only those who are born with martial skills. The chosen earthly branches are Zi, Wu, Mao, and You. Those born in the years of Zi, Wu, Mao, or You, with a time pillar that has a malevolent influence but one that can be utilized for their benefit, are considered to have the quality of a general mounting the platform. Such people are most capable of resolving complex matters and managing difficult administrative affairs.

貴臨印綬，縱富貴而其志不驕。天干為陰，陰生陽，陽生陰為印綬。如甲見癸，乙見壬，丙見乙，丁見甲之類。是以甲為陽木，癸為陰水，陰水生為陽木是也。貴即天乙貴人，命中若得印綬，下帶貴人者，雖貴極品，亦不易其所守。

The Nobleman is present above the official seal, even if one is rich and noble, he will not be arrogant. The heavenly stems are divided into yin and yang. When yin generates yang or yang generates yin, it is called the official seal. For example, Jia sees Gui, Yi sees Ren, Bing sees Yi, Ding sees Jia, and so on: Jia is yang wood, Gui is yin water, yin water generates yang wood, so Gui is the official seal of Jia. "Nobleman" refers to the Tianyi Nobleman. If one's fate has the official seal, and below it there is also the Nobleman, then even if one reaches the highest rank, he will not change his moral conduct.

德合雙鴛，坐槐庭而佈政。天干地支神，遇合為鴛，若雙合者，則謂之雙鴛合。命中干支帶雙合，而上有天德月德，或加臨官，乃為此格。一位見合而見德者，格局不正也。

Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue combine with the Double鸳 (Double Union) to appear, indicating that the person in charge can govern the槐庭 (Hall of the Three Excellencies) and issue decrees. The槐庭 refers to the official residence of the Three Excellencies, meaning the person holds a position among the Three Excellencies and manages state affairs. When a Heavenly Stem and an Earthly Branch meet in a harmonious relationship, it is called 鸳 (Union). If both the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch form harmonious relationships, it is called Double鸳合 (Double Union). A birth chart with both the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch forming Double Union, along with Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue, or further combined with the position of Officialdom (Officialdom), constitutes this particular pattern. If only one union exists along with a Virtue deity, the pattern is not pure.

官星四干，居棘寺以輸忠。四干者，乃年月日時四位之天干也。生者，乃官星遇長生有氣之謂。如甲用辛為官，而得辛巳；辛用丙為官，而得丙寅之類。凡官星休囚歇滅者，非也。

If all four heavenly stems in the four pillars carry official stars, the person's fate will involve serving in the judicial office and showing utmost loyalty. "Ji Si" is another name for the Court of Judicial Review, an ancient court responsible for criminal justice. In ancient times, the outer court planted nine jis to mark the positions of nine ministers, and later the Court of Judicial Review, which handled criminal cases, came to be called Ji Si. The term "si gan" refers to the heavenly stems of the year, month, day, and hour. "Sheng" means that the official star meets the growth stage, indicating vitality. For example, Jia uses Xin as its official star and has Xinsi, while Xin uses Bing as its official star and has Bingyin. Any official star that falls in a weak and confined position does not conform to this pattern.

天關地軸，建元萬卷詩書。乾為天關，坤為地軸，干中有亥，坤中有申，若辛亥見戊申，正合此格，春夏大貴。

Heaven has a gate, Earth has an axis, and the person's destiny is rich in knowledge, capable of establishing a new era and founding a base. Qian represents the heavenly gate, and Kun represents the earthly axis; within the position of Qian lies Hai, and within the position of Kun lies Shen. If in the pillar there is Xinhai and Wushen, it exactly matches this pattern, and if born in spring or summer, the person will be especially prosperous.

日精月華，動地三臺宰輔。卯酉為日月之精華，日月交陰之地，卯酉生人在於秋月，必主大貴，宰輔之職也。

The essence of the sun and the brilliance of the moon converge, creating a powerful presence that reaches the three thrones and the ministers. The hours of卯 and酉 are where the essence of the sun and moon gather, and they are also the places where the sun and moon alternate and yin and yang change. Those born in the years of卯 or酉 and born in autumn month are destined for great honor and can hold the position of ministers.

位極功高，列四方之正位。子午卯酉，為極四方之正位；寅申巳亥，為東南西北之四維。若命中帶四方正位，或帶四維造化者，無不貴顯。若缺一借一，與夫缺一符用，皆可合此格。雖辰戌丑未，亦可借用仿此。

One attains the highest position among ministers and achieves great accomplishments because they occupy the correct positions of the four directions. Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are the central positions of the four directions; Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai are the four cardinal directions of the east, south, west, and north. If a person's fate includes all four central positions or all four cardinal positions, they will certainly achieve high status and prominence. Even if one position is missing but is compensated by another, or if one is missing but another divine element is used in its place, it can still conform to this pattern. The four repositories, Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, can also be used in the same way.

名昭位著，轉一氣之洪鈞。年月日皆屬冬令，而時上忽然得寅，乃合此格。木人與水人為最，火人次之。蓋木逢春則生旺，水逢東則順流，火寅則名健，至於金則絕休，土則死病。

His reputation is well known and his status is prominent, due to the turning of the great bell called "Hongjun." "Hongjun" originally refers to the great bell that shapes all things, and it is used metaphorically to denote ministers who hold great power. The year, month, and day pillars all belong to the winter season, but the hour pillar suddenly has a Yin, which fits this pattern. People with a wood destiny are most compatible with those of a water destiny, and those with a fire destiny are next: wood thrives in spring, water flows smoothly to the east, and fire becomes strong at Yin; however, metal reaches its decline at Yin and earth is in a state of death and illness at Yin, so they are not suitable.

雙門夾祿，得之者鳳閣鸞臺。如癸生人，祿在子，而亥丑謂之夾祿。且如癸酉生人見丙子，又辛亥乙丑是也。祿居子，馬居亥，庫居丑，正謂雙門夾祿也。

Two doors enclose the position of official rank, and those who possess this pattern are eligible to enter the Phoenix Pavilion and the Luan Terrace. The Phoenix Pavilion refers to the Zhongshu Province, and the Luan Terrace refers to the Menxia Province, both of which are places where ministers deliberate on state affairs. For example, if someone is born on a Gui day, their official rank is in the Zi position. If the Hai and Chou positions are before and after Zi respectively, enclosing it, this is called enclosing the official rank. Another example is someone born on a Guiyou day who sees a Bingzi position, and if there is also a Xinhai and Yichou, the official rank is in Zi, the post-horse is in Hai, and the storage is in Chou. This is exactly what is called double doors enclosing the official rank.

三秀盈門，遇之者玉堂金闕。年月日時，多帶天月二德三奇者是也。

Three marvels fill the family, allowing those who meet them to enter the Jade Hall and Golden Palace. This refers to having the Heavenly Virtue, Monthly Virtue, and Three Marvels present in the year, month, day, or hour.

活祿兼於活馬，入格則麟閣標名。祿之旺，馬之生，更得天德相助者，乃合此格者也。

Living wealth and the living horse are combined, and if the pattern is formed, one can be recorded in the Qilin Pavilion. Emperor Xuandi of the Han dynasty once painted the portraits of meritorious ministers in the Qilin Pavilion, and later it came to be used to refer to the highest honor for meritorious officials. The so-called living wealth and living horse means that wealth is in a strong position and the horse is in the growth position; if further assisted by Heavenly Virtue, then this pattern is formed.

大煞並於喜神，入局則鳳池顯貴。正月大煞居戌，同位合此格者，更得貴神之助，主功名顯達。

The Great Sha and the Favorable Deity are in the same position; if they enter the pattern, they can bring prestige in the Phoenix Pool. The Phoenix Pool refers to the Zhongshu Province, symbolizing a key position. In the first lunar month, the Great Sha is located in the Xu position. When the Great Sha and the Favorable Deity share the same position and form this pattern, and if further assisted by the Noble Deity, it indicates success in official rank and fame.

蒼龍駕海，而金印懸腰。甲辰戊辰為蒼龍，壬戌癸亥為海，甲辰戊辰生人，而得壬戌癸亥；壬戌癸亥生人，而得甲辰戊辰，皆合此格也。

The celestial dragon is mounted over the sea, and the person's waist is adorned with a golden seal. The combinations of Jiachen and Wuchen represent the celestial dragon, while Renxu and Guihai with the Nayin sound element represent the sea. When Jiachen or Wuchen are the birth years and the person's column contains Renxu or Guihai, or when Renxu or Guihai are the birth years and the person's column contains Jiachen or Wuchen, this pattern is considered favorable.

朱雀騰空，而旌旗翳目。空，虛空也。非空亡也。丙丁火，乃南方朱雀之神也。若丙丁得巳午未之地，乃謂之朱雀騰空。丙丁生人得巳午，臨於日時，方合此格。可以言貴。

The Vermilion Bird soars in the vast sky, with banners and flags covering the sun and blocking the view, depicting the grandeur of ceremonial attendants. The character "空" here refers to the empty expanse of the sky, not the Kongwang term. Bing and Ding belong to the fire element, which corresponds to the Vermilion Bird deity in the south. When Bing and Ding are in the positions of Si, Wu, or Wei, the Vermilion Bird is said to soar into the sky. For those born under Bing or Ding, if they have Si or Wu in their day or hour pillars, this pattern is considered favorable and can be used to discuss their high status.

三元集旺，產超卓之英才。三元，即天干，地支，納音。此為天元，地元，人元也。命中帶五行自旺之氣，若四孟四季，則無自旺也。

The combined strength of the three elements converges in one place, capable of producing outstanding talents. The term "three elements" refers to the heavenly stems, earthly branches, and nayin sound elements, also known as heavenly origin, earthly origin, and human origin. This pattern requires the person's destiny to possess the inherent strength of the five phases; if it falls in the first months of the four branches (寅, 申, 巳, 亥) or the fourth months (辰, 戌, 丑, 未), there is no inherent strength to speak of.

四字俱生抱出群之大器。四字，乃年月日時納音四位，乃命中帶自生，居於四位，乃合此格者。如水生亥，火生寅主貴。惟寅申巳亥有此格局。四仲四季則無自生之理。

The four pillars' nayin sounds all sit on the position of growth, indicating the destiny holder possesses an outstanding and exceptional destiny. The term 'four characters' refers to the nayin sounds of the year, month, day, and hour; when all four pillars carry the self-growth energy, this pattern is considered auspicious. For example, water's growth is in Hai, and fire's growth is in Yin, both indicating high status. Only the four beginning positions, Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai, can have such a pattern. The four middle positions, Zi, Wu, Mao, and You, and the four seasonal positions, Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, do not have the logic of self-growth.

桂林鳳隱，佩印乘軒。己未生人而見兩木，是為桂林。酉為鳳，其中帶酉，方為鳳隱。若有二木，非己未不可，謂之桂林。要見己未生酉時，方合此格。

The phoenix hides in the Guilin area; the person born with the destiny of the ruler should carry an official seal and ride a high carriage. A person born in Jiwei has two woods in their pillar, which forms Guilin. You, representing the phoenix, must be present in the pillar to signify the hidden phoenix. If there are only two woods but no Jiwei, it cannot be called Guilin. Only when someone born in Jiwei has the hour of You does it match this pattern.

海藏龍潛，膏車秣馬。藏去聲。海藏者，壬戌癸亥是也。辰為龍，壬戌癸亥生人得辰時，乃為此格。蓋海藏非龍則人得以玩，龍非海則無以藏形，可以相有而不可以相無也。

The sea is deep and hidden, with dragons lying in wait; the person's destiny is like a well-prepared chariot and horses, ready to depart. The character "藏" is read in the falling tone and means to conceal or hide. "Sea containing" refers to the Nayin sound element of Great Water, which corresponds to Renxu and Guihai. The term "Chen" represents the dragon. Those born in Renxu or Guihai and who are born at the hour of Chen possess this pattern. If there is no dragon in the sea, it is merely for people to admire and not to be feared; if there is no sea for the dragon, it has nowhere to hide. The two can rely on each other, yet neither can be missing.

入格者佩印乘軒，及時者名登顯位。此言前二格，各得其時入格乃貴。桂林鳳隱宜於秋，海藏龍潛宜於冬，方言福。

One who enters the proper pattern and carries the official seal, rides a high carriage, and is born at the right time to attain a prominent position. This refers to the two patterns of Guilin Feng Yin and Hai Cang Long Qian: only those who are born at the right time and enter the proper pattern can be considered wealthy. Guilin Feng Yin is suitable for birth in autumn, while Hai Cang Long Qian is suitable for birth in winter, only then can one speak of fortune.

雷霆得門，遇之則名利超升。戊子己丑靂霹火，為雷霆之象。卯為雷門，生於春夏月也。如戊子己丑生人見卯，卯生人見戊子己丑，及生於春夏，正合此格。不宜水多，生於秋冬，則不及時矣。

Lightning has found the entrance and exit, and those who meet this condition will experience sudden advancement in fame and fortune. The Naiyin sound element of Wuzi and Jichou is霹雳 fire, which symbolizes lightning. The卯 represents the door of thunder, and this configuration is most favorable when occurring in spring or summer. For example, if someone born on Wuzi or Jichou has the卯 in their birth chart, or if someone born in the year of卯 has Wuzi or Jichou in their chart, and this occurs in spring or summer, it perfectly matches this pattern. This pattern is not suitable for excessive water; if it occurs in autumn or winter, it is not considered a favorable time.

福生有基，逢之則貲金滿屋。四位集福於帝座，主發於四方是也。不逢凶神惡煞，此乃大富之格也。

The generation of good fortune has established a solid foundation, and those who encounter it will have wealth in abundance. The four pillars gather all good fortune to the imperial throne, indicating that the source of wealth comes from all directions. As long as there are no malevolent stars or evil influences, this is a great fortune pattern.

三奇會於龍虎，葉贊扶持。三奇者，乙丙丁，甲戊庚，壬癸辛是也。命中帶三奇，而支神有寅有辰者不同，順與亂皆可。況三奇入廟在辰，故合此格。

The Three Marvels combine with the Dragon and Tiger, indicating assistance and support from many people. The Three Marvels refer to the groups of Yi, Bing, and Ding; Jia, Wu, and Geng; and Ren, Gui, and Xin. If someone's fate includes the Three Marvels and their earthly branches include Yin and Chen, they belong to this pattern. The arrangement of the Three Marvels, whether in order or disorder, can be considered. Moreover, the place where the Three Marvels are in their prime is at Chen, so this pattern is formed.

四德見於旌旗藩宣屏翰。以亡神劫煞為旌旗。天月二德凡兩見為四德，旌旗為亡神劫煞是也。如亥卯未亡神在寅，劫煞在申，則是寅為旌，申為旗。如巳酉丑亡神在申，劫煞在寅，則是申為旌，寅為旗。餘皆仿此。如四季帶亡劫，見兩天月二德，則合此格也。

When the four virtues and the banners and flags are both present, the person's destiny allows them to serve as a vassal governor or an envoy to the court, acting as a shield and strong support for the state. This pattern uses the Wangshen and Jiesha as the banners and flags; having two instances each of Tian De and Yue De is called the four virtues. For example, in the years of Hai, Mao, and Wei, if Wangshen is in Yin and Jiesha is in Shen, then Yin is the banner and Shen is the flag; in the years of Si, You, and Chou, if Wangshen is in Shen and Jiesha is in Yin, then Shen is the banner and Yin is the flag, and so on. If someone born in the seasons of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei has both Wangshen and Jiesha, and also has two instances each of Tian De and Yue De, then they match this pattern.

胸中豪邁，貴人居詞館之中。天乙居詞館，乃五行臨官是也。如木臨官在寅，庚辛人得之；水土臨官在亥，丙丁人得之，其它仿此。若不見天乙貴人，又得福星貴人，天官貴人，太極貴人，皆可引用。

A person's broad and open-minded nature is due to the nobleman residing in the Ciguan. The phrase "Tianyi resides in Ciguan" refers to the nobleman being in the position of Officialdom within the Five Phases. For example, the Officialdom of wood is in寅, and寅 is the Tianyi nobleman for庚 and辛 day stems; thus, people with庚 or辛 day stems who have this are considered fortunate. The Officialdom of water and earth is in亥, and亥 is the nobleman for丙 and丁 day stems; thus, people with丙 or丁 day stems who have this are considered fortunate. The same applies to the other elements. If the Tianyi nobleman is not present in the pillar, but one has the Fuxing nobleman, Tian官 nobleman, or Taiji nobleman, these can also be used.

筆底縱橫，魁星入垣局之內。魁星，得甲辰一旬於位，皆垣局，即五行之正庫是也。甲辰乙巳得甲戌，丙午丁未得壬辰，戊申己酉得丙辰，庚戌辛亥得乙丑，壬子癸丑得癸未，皆為魁星入垣，合此格也。此外並無。

The flow of thoughts in writing is vigorous and unrestrained because the魁星 has entered the垣局. The魁星 refers to the ten heavenly stems in the Jiachen decade; the term "垣局" means the proper repository of the Five Phases. Jiachen and Yisi are associated with Jiaxu, Bingwu and Dingwei are associated with Renchen, Wushen and Jiyou are associated with Bingchen, Gengxu and Xinhai are associated with Yichou, Renzi and Guichou are associated with Guiwei. These are all cases of魁星 entering the垣局, conforming to this pattern. There are no other examples.

貴人在玉堂之上，咫尺龍顏。壬癸生人見卯為貴人，須得癸卯，乃為玉堂。壬癸生人見癸卯，正合此格。

The Nobleman stands in the Jade Hall, close to the Son of Heaven. Those born on a壬 or 癸 day stem see the卯 as the Tianyi Nobleman. However, it must be Guimao to be considered Jade Hall. For those born on a壬 or 癸 day stem, if the pillar contains Guimao, it perfectly matches this pattern.

文星入詞館之中，從容鳳闕。乙亥丁巳為文星。如乙亥生人見丁巳，丁巳生人見乙亥，最為妙也。

The literary star enters the Ciguan, allowing the person's fate to move freely through the Phoenix Gate. Yihai and Dingsi are the literary star. For someone born in Yihai, seeing Dingsi in their pillar is most auspicious, or for someone born in Dingsi, seeing Yihai in their pillar is most auspicious.

一旬內，三位四位，為公為卿。年月日時在旬內是也。又兼逢官星，又見貴人，納音相生，正合此格。

If three or four positions are obtained within the same shen (decade), one may reach the rank of a high official. This refers to the year, month, day, and hour all falling within the same shen. If further accompanied by the official star, the presence of a nobleman, and the mutual generation among the nayin sound elements, it precisely matches this pattern.

五行中，自生自旺，不富即貴。金辛巳自生，癸酉自旺，木己亥自生，辛卯自旺，水甲申自生，丙子自旺，火丙寅自生，戊午自旺，土戊申自生，庚子自旺。若命帶自生自旺，便見亨通。若休囚死絕者，必不發福。

Among the Five Phases, those that can generate and thrive on their own will either be rich or noble. For metal, it is Xinsi for self-generation and Guiyou for self-thriving. For wood, it is Jihai for self-generation and Xinmao for self-thriving. For water, it is Jiashen for self-generation and Bingzi for self-thriving. For fire, it is Bingyin for self-generation and Wuwu for self-thriving. For earth, it is Wushen for self-generation and Gengzi for self-thriving. If a person's destiny includes self-generation and self-thriving, they can expect prosperity. But if it falls into weak and confined or dead and extinct positions, they will certainly not achieve fortune.

得天地之和氣者，早充觀國之光。寅卯辰為天地中和之氣。命中年月日時帶卯辰寅，三位俱全者，正合此格。四位而間一位者，則非。更若木人與火人得此，絕妙。如水命人，福輕。會金人得之，未必為福。三春水盛金衰火旺土贏。

A person endowed with the harmonious qi of heaven and earth can, in their early years, visit the capital and enter officialdom. "Observing the country's radiance" comes from the "Zhou Changes (I Ching)" Guan卦, referring to paying homage to the king and serving in the court. Yin, Mao, and Chen represent the harmonious qi of heaven and earth. Those whose birth year, month, day, and hour all include Yin, Mao, and Chen are in perfect harmony with this pattern; if there is a gap between them, it does not count. Those with the wood destiny and fire destiny who possess this pattern are most auspicious; those with the water destiny have lighter blessings; and those with the metal destiny may not necessarily have good fortune. This is because during the spring months, water is abundant while metal is weak, and fire is strong while earth is weak.

居坎離之正位者，高預南宮之選。子宮為坎之正位，午宮為離之正位，以甲子生人，而得甲午丙午戊午時。或庚子生人，而得甲午庚午時。壬子生人，而得丙午時。是子喜見午，格局尤正。甲午生人，而得丙子戊子時。丙午生人，而得壬子戊子時。戊午生人，而得戊子庚子時。庚午生人得甲子丙子庚子時，是午見子，格局亦正。其餘摘出者，未必合格。況子為水之所鍾，午為火之所鍾，子午中水火坎離相會者，極妙也。

A person born in the year Jiazi (甲子) who is born at the time of Jiawu (甲午), Bingwu (丙午), or Wuwu (戊午), and a person born in the year Gengzi (庚子) who is born at the time of Jiawu (甲午) or Gengwu (庚午), and a person born in the year Renzi (壬子) who is born at the time of Bingwu (丙午), is considered to have a pure and proper configuration. This is because the hour of Zi (子) is the main position of Kan (坎), and the hour of Wu (午) is the main position of Li (离). The combination of Zi and Wu represents the meeting of water and fire, which is very harmonious. A person born in the year Jiawu (甲午) who is born at the time of Bingzi (丙子) or Wuzi (戊子), a person born in the year Bingwu (丙午) who is born at the time of Renzi (壬子) or Wuzi (戊子), and a person born in the year Wuwu (戊午) who is born at the time of Wuzi (戊子) or Gengzi (庚子), also have a proper configuration. A person born in the year Gengwu (庚午) who is born at the time of Jiazi (甲子), Bingzi (丙子), or Gengzi (庚子) also has a proper configuration. Other combinations are not as reliable. Moreover, Zi is the gathering place of water, and Wu is the gathering place of fire. The meeting of Zi and Wu represents the meeting of water and fire from Kan and Li, which is very beautiful.

一旬包裹，獨操千里之權。如甲寅見癸亥，甲子見癸酉之類。

The beginning and end of a ten-day period enclose the middle days, granting the person in charge authority over a thousand miles. For example, Jiayin meeting Guihai or Jiazi meeting Guiyou, these are cases where the first day of the ten-day period meets the last day, enclosing all the days in between.

一路連珠，早擅四方之譽。天干地支相連，故云天干十脈之調勻，地支相連如珠璣。

The sequence proceeds continuously like a string of pearls, and in early years he already enjoys a reputation throughout the four directions. This refers to the connection between the heavenly stems and earthly branches: the ten heavenly stems are evenly connected, and the earthly branches follow one after another, like a string of pearls.

虛一時用者，文主臺諫，武居將壇。如甲子見壬申，數內，八十內缺一位，九位與癸合是也。

When a position is missing but can be appropriately used according to the time, in terms of literature it indicates a role in the court's advisory and supervisory functions, while in terms of military it indicates a position on the general's platform. For example, in the case of Jiazi encountering Renshen: counting from Jiazi in sequence to Renshen is exactly the ninth position, with one position missing in between. This missing position is precisely compatible with Gui, which is known as the use of the missing one.

得一分三者，生當封侯，死宜廟食。如甲寅祿，五行中，寅午戌馬居申，申子辰馬居寅，凡祿神數，三合是也。

One who possesses a single element but manifests its influence in three places will, while alive, be granted a title of nobility, and after death, will be honored with ancestral sacrifices. For example, the official post (Lushen) of Jia (Jia) is in寅 (Yin). Among the Five Phases, the post-horse (Yimǎ) of the Fire triad (Yin-Wu-Xu) is in申 (Shen), and the post-horse of the Water triad (Shen-Zi-Chen) is in寅 (Yin). Whenever the number where the Lu Spirit resides coincides with the Triple Harmony, it is called 'one element giving rise to three.'

五星七星拱揖，輕清者學士翰林，重濁者胄子武弁。如甲子見戊辰，為五星拱揖，見庚午為七星拱揖，餘皆仿此。

Five stars and seven stars form a harmonious alignment in front and behind, indicating a scholarly and refined person who may become a scholar or a high-ranking official in the Hanlin Academy. If the atmosphere is heavy and turbid, it suggests a military officer or a warrior. For example, if Jiazi is seen with Wuchen, counting from Jiazi, it is the fifth position, called Five Stars in Harmony. If Jiazi is seen with Gengwu, it is the seventh position, called Seven Stars in Harmony, and the rest follow the same pattern.

四位八位包藏，有用者名士大夫，無用者富家巨室。丙寅至己巳，為四位包藏，癸酉為八位包藏，餘皆仿此。

The four positions and the eight positions contain each other, those who are used by the world become famous officials and scholars, while those not used by the world become wealthy families. Counting from Bingyin to Jisi is exactly four positions, called four positions containing each other; counting to Guiyou is exactly eight positions, called eight positions containing each other, and the rest follow the same pattern.

蚌珠吸月華兮見水，位極公卿。甲戌為蚌珠，己未為月華，癸亥或下逢一位水，合此格。

A pearl inside a clam absorbs the moon's radiance, and upon encountering water again, its position can reach the rank of a high official. Jiaxu represents the pearl in the clam, and Jiwei represents the moon's radiance; if the pillar also contains Guihai, or if water appears below, this pattern is complete.

螢火照水濱兮遇秋，貴為卿監。丙申丁酉為螢火，下逢一水是也，生於秋夜，正合此格。多則氾濫，若非及時，則為賤格。詩曰：螢因腐草出，難近太陽飛，若見三秋月，冬生囊聚奇。此至微至妙。

Fireflies illuminate the water's edge, and with the arrival of autumn, one may attain a high official position. The combination of Bingshen and Dingyou belongs to the Nayin sound element of fire beneath the mountain, symbolizing fireflies. If water appears below this, it becomes appropriate, and this pattern matches perfectly with the autumn night. However, if there is too much water, it becomes overwhelming, and if born at an inappropriate time, it results in a lowly status. A poem says: Fireflies are born from decaying grass and cannot fly close to the sun; if they meet the moonlight of late autumn or gather to illuminate books on a winter night, then their uniqueness is revealed. This pattern is the most subtle and profound.

三十六大貴，值之者，黃甲標名。自本生年至時，順數三十六位是也。蓋三十六者，乃陰陽至貴之數，人命獲之，豈不貴哉。

Thirty-six is a number of great fortune, and those who encounter it will achieve success in the imperial examinations. During the Song dynasty, the list of successful candidates was written on yellow paper, hence it was called "Yellow Jia." If, starting from one's birth year and counting forward to the time pillar, there are exactly thirty-six positions, this is considered a favorable pattern. Thirty-six is the most precious number in the yin and yang system. If a person's destiny includes this number, how could they not be prosperous?

二十四統全，得之者，青雲穩步。一歲有二十四氣，自立春以始，積五日則為一候，積三候則為一氣，二氣則為一月，所以一年統為七十二候二十四氣。命中一年數至時，得二十四位是也。蓋自始而終，包含生施大德，合此格大貴。

The number twenty-four encompasses everything comprehensively. Those who possess this pattern advance steadily on the path to success. A year has twenty-four solar terms, starting from the Beginning of Spring. Five days make a "候" (period), three periods make a "气" (climate), and two climates make a month. Thus, a year has seventy-two periods and twenty-four climates. If the number of years from the year pillar to the hour pillar exactly totals twenty-four, then this pattern is present. This pattern runs through the entire process, encompassing the great virtue of nurturing and transforming life. Those who possess this pattern are destined for great fortune and high status.

七日來復，喜氣候之循環。自本命順數至第七位是也。如甲子見庚午，乙丑見辛未，丙寅見壬申之類。蓋七日之氣，若離一陰必就一陽，若離二陰必就二陽，若離三陰必就三陽，以其相對而分合，此者，皆是有貴也。

Seven days later the yang energy returns, which is pleasing because the climate cycles repeatedly without ceasing. "Seven days later the yang returns" comes from the "Zhou Changes" (I Ching) "Fu Hexagram." This pattern is determined by counting forward from one's birth stem and branch to the seventh position, such as Jiazi seeing Gengwu, Yichou seeing Xinwei, Bingyin seeing Renshen, and so on. The energy of seven days, when it separates from one part of yin, necessarily increases by one part of yang; when it separates from two parts of yin, it necessarily increases by two parts of yang; when it separates from three parts of yin, it necessarily increases by three parts of yang. It is precisely because they are opposite and their separation and combination are orderly that those who match this pattern are destined for wealth and honor.

六位後先，喜陰陽之對偶。六位者，即本命數至第六位是也。如甲子得己巳，乙丑得庚午，為先六位。己巳得甲子，庚午得乙丑，為後六位。蓋一為陽，二為陰，數至於六，乃三陰三陽，不偏多。主榮貴。

Six positions are arranged in order, and it is favorable for yin and yang to form a harmonious pair. The term "six positions" refers to counting from the original number to the sixth position. For example, Jiazi is paired with Jisi, and Yichou is paired with Gengwu; this is called the earlier six positions. Conversely, Jisi is paired with Jiazi, and Gengwu is paired with Yichou; this is called the later six positions. The first is yang, the second is yin, and by the sixth position, there are three yin and three yang, balanced on both sides, thus indicating honor and prosperity.

大衍虛一，常人必無。大衍之數五十，其用四十九之數，得之者，合於大衍。自本命數至四十九位是也。

The great derivation number is reduced by one, a pattern rarely found in ordinary people. The Zhou Changes (I Ching) Great Treatise states that the great derivation number is fifty, but only forty-nine is actually used. Those who can attain this number fully conform to the meaning of great derivation. From the fundamental number to the forty-ninth position, this pattern is achieved.

天地中分，奇才以產。五行以乾為天，以支為地。所謂中分者，支干各分一半是也。如甲子生甲午是，甲子至癸巳，三十之數已足。甲午再起一半。天於是中分。地於是中分。乙丑見乙未，丙寅見丙申，皆是天地中分之格也。

Heaven and Earth each divide into two halves in the middle, giving rise to extraordinary talents. The Five Phases use the Heavenly Stems as Heaven and the Earthly Branches as Earth; the concept of middle division means that the stems and branches each occupy half. For example, a person born in Jiazi is born again in Jiawu: counting from Jiazi to Guisi covers thirty numbers, and Jiawu exactly begins the second half. Here Heaven is divided, and Earth is also divided. Similarly, Yi Chou meets Yi Wei, and Bing Yin meets Bing Shen, all belonging to the pattern of middle division between Heaven and Earth.

體一用一猶一元默運之初。體者，本命也。月則自年而遁，日則自月而生，時則自日而起，是年為體，月為用。月為體，日為用。日為體，時為用也。統而言之，其端皆起於本命。月日時同出一辰，是體一而用亦一也。

The body has only one, and the use also has only one, just like the original qi quietly operating in the beginning of chaos. "Body" refers to the original destiny. The month arises from the year, the day arises from the month, and the hour arises from the day: the year is the body, the month is the use; the month is the body, the day is the use; the day is the body, the hour is the use. In summary, all beginnings originate from the original destiny. The month, day, and hour all come from the same stem, which is why the body is one and the use is also one.

居三隔三，象三才既分之後。一生二，二生三，三生萬物，故數至於三者，無窮之生施也。所謂居三陽者，自本命順數至第三位者是也。如丙寅得戊辰，戊辰見庚午，庚午見壬申之類。蓋一而二，二而三，是天地人三才之既分也。三才既居，造化以成，萬物之原，人茲以立，人命合此三數，安得不為奇哉。

Residing in the third position and being separated by another three, this takes its image after the three principles have been divided. The "Dao De Jing" says that one gives rise to two, two gives rise to three, and three gives rise to all things. Therefore, when the number reaches three, it contains infinite capacity for generation and transformation.the so-calledresiding in the three yangs means counting from one's own destiny in order to the third position, for example, Bingyin meets Wuchen, Wuchen meets Gengwu, and Gengwu meets Renshen. From one to two, and from two to three, this is when heaven, earth, and humanity have already been established. Once the three principles are in place, the workings of nature are complete, and all things have their origin. Humans, by aligning with this number three, how could they not be considered extraordinary.

一旬中睦集和氣，麟閣標名。年月日時，共出一旬者是也。又為一旬包裹喚天格。探真歌云：四位循環共一旬，還同兄弟一家人，玉堂厚祿數千戶，金榜題名顯二親。合得者宜此斷。

In the same sheng period, harmony and auspicious energy gather together, allowing one to be recorded in the Qilin Pavilion. This refers to the year, month, day, and hour all originating from the same sheng period, which is also called the heavenly character. The "Tanzhen Ge" says: The four pillars cycle within the same sheng period, like brothers living in the same household; in the Jade Hall, one receives a thick fortune of thousands of households, and achieving success on the golden list brings glory to one's parents. Those who meet this pattern should be interpreted accordingly.

十三位炳現魁星，鳳池顯職。自本命數至第十三位是。如甲子生人得丙子，乙丑生人得丁丑之類，皆是十三位。但見魁星，惟甲辰一旬十位是也。餘則無之。十三位，恰如甲辰旬中十三位尤妙。

Counting to the thirteenth position, the魁星 becomes clearly visible, allowing one to hold a prominent position at the Phoenix Pool. From one's own birth number, reaching the thirteenth position is sufficient, for example, those born in Jiazi are considered to reach the thirteenth position in Bingzi, and those born in Yichou reach it in Dingchou, and so on. However, to actually see the魁星, only the ten positions in the Jiachen decade are counted, the others are not. Therefore, those who reach the thirteenth position and also fall within the Jiachen decade are especially auspicious.

二儀貴顯，學問淵源。本命相連一位，日辰相連一位，皆為二儀。如甲子見乙丑，庚午見辛未，乙亥見丙子，辛巳見壬午，丙戌見丁亥，戊子見己丑，是兩位連珠，而遇天乙貴人，乃二儀貴偶。若二偶連珠，丙前見亥，見鬼煞，乃貼身鬼位，反主生禍。須是貴偶，方為吉也。

Heavenly stems and earthly branches form pairs and thus become prominent, and knowledge naturally has its origin. The original stem and the adjacent branch are connected, as are the day branch and the adjacent branch; these are called "two principles" or "two forms." For example, Jiazi connects with Yichou, Gengwu connects with Xinwei, Yihai connects with Bingzi, Xinsi connects with Renwu, Bingxu connects with Dinghai, and Wuzi connects with Jichou; these are pairs of connected stems and branches. If such a pair also meets Tianyi Nobleman, it forms a noble pair of two principles. However, even though two are connected, if the stem before Bing meets Hai, it collides with a ghost evil, forming a position of close proximity to a ghost, which instead brings misfortune. Only when they form a noble pair can it be considered auspicious.

八位官星，文章俊邁。本命順數入八宮，得官星是。如甲子生得辛未，甲寅生得辛酉，庚申生得丁卯，庚寅生得丁酉，是為八位官星。此格得之者，多居侍從之列，非尋常之可比也。

The eighth position is occupied by the official star, indicating outstanding literary talent and surpassing others. One attains the official star by counting forward from their birth stem in sequence until reaching the eighth palace. For example, someone born in Jiazi (甲子) attains the official star in Xinwei (辛未), someone born in Jiayin (甲寅) attains it in Xinyou (辛酉), someone born in Gengshen (庚申) attains it in Dingmao (丁卯), and someone born in Gengyin (庚寅) attains it in Dingyou (丁酉). These are all referred to as the official star in the eighth position. People with this pattern are mostly in positions of attendance and service, not ordinary individuals.

火明木秀，逢春月以為榮。一氣所至，則金鼠登魁；斗柄所指，則火生逢寅。三陽交泰，萬物生輝，火至此光輝發越，木至此敷榮茂盛。夫東方木色青，南方火色赤，青赤相間，則文華。如戊午則見辛卯，己未則見庚寅，命中有木與火，生居三春，乃火明木秀。生居夏，則火太炎，木巳死。秋則並歸死絕，冬則無氣。

Fire has brightness, and wood has vitality. When they meet in the spring month, they will flourish. The flow of energy spreads wherever it goes, and at Jiazi (the first day of the sexagenary cycle), the metal rat takes the lead. The handle of the Big Dipper points to the position of the tiger, where fire is born. At the time of the convergence of the three yang energies, all things shine with brilliance. Fire shines brightly here, and wood flourishes and grows vigorously. The east belongs to wood, which is green, and the south belongs to fire, which is red. When green and red intermingle, they form beautiful patterns. For example, Wuwu (Wu Wu) with Xinmao (Xin Mao) or Jiwei (Ji Wei) with Gengyin (Geng Yin), if a person's destiny includes both wood and fire and is born in the third month of spring, then fire is bright and wood is flourishing. If born in summer, fire becomes too intense, and wood is already in decline. If born in autumn, both wood and fire reach their end. If born in winter, there is no life energy at all.

金白水清，遇秋天則為貴。三秋令，西方白帝司令。當此時，以金則白，以水則清。本命中有二金在下，二水在上。或一金三水，一水三金，相間生於秋月，則貴。春夏冬間，金未必白，水未必清，不合此格。

The color is golden and white, and the water is clear. When this occurs in autumn, it indicates a noble destiny. In the third month of autumn, the White Emperor from the west is in charge, and at this time, metal appears white and water appears clear. If in one's birth chart, two metals are below and two waters above, or one metal with three waters, or one water with three metals, and they are intermingled and occur in the autumn month, it signifies a noble destiny. However, if born in spring, summer, or winter, the metal may not appear white and the water may not appear clear, thus not conforming to this pattern.

虎臥鳳闕，附鳳非難。寅為虎，酉為鳳，寅生人見酉，酉生人見寅時，乃合此格。況寅宮有箕星，酉宮有畢星，箕星好風，畢星好雨，生逢其時，有風雨作霖之象。若虎憎雞觜短，以其元辰日論之，則差之毫釐，謬以千里。

The tiger lies before the Phoenix Gate, and it is not difficult for the tiger to attach itself to the Phoenix.寅 represents the tiger, and 酉 represents the Phoenix; if someone born in the year of 寅 has 酉 in their pillar, or someone born in the year of 酉 has 寅 in the hour, they conform to this pattern. Moreover, the 寅 palace contains the mansion of Winnowing Basket mansion, and the 酉 palace contains the mansion of Net mansion. The star of Winnowing Basket mansion favors wind, and the star of Net mansion favors rain. If they are also born at the appropriate time, there will be a scene of continuous rain. As for the common saying that tigers dislike chickens with short beaks, this refers specifically to the day of Yuanchen, and the two should not be confused. Confusing them will lead to slight errors and great mistakes.

魚躍龍池，攀龍誠易。魚即亥，亥乃雙魚也。龍即辰，辰屬龍。亥生人得壬辰時，乃合此格。辰人得亥則非，亥遇辰亦非。然以龍嫌豬面黑，果時無刑戰，有官星貴人，此魚躍龍池格無疑也。

A fish leaping into the dragon pool, climbing on the dragon and riding the phoenix is indeed easy. "Fish" refers to Hai, and the star image of Hai is the double fish; "Dragon" refers to Chen, and the zodiac of Chen is the dragon. Those born in the year of Hai who have the hour of Renchen are in this pattern; those born in the year of Chen who have Hai do not count, nor does Hai meeting other Chens count. As for the common saying that the dragon dislikes the pig's face, as long as there is no conflict in the time pillar, and there is official star and nobleman support, then this is indeed the pattern of a fish leaping into the dragon pool, and there is no need for doubt.

三奇三合，為邦家柱石之臣。三合寅午戌，三奇見前，干帶三奇，支帶三合最好。三奇乃陰陽精氣，見在三才者也。況支逢三合，有忽然相契之義，其福氣渾涵，相資相得，豈不為貴哉。

The Three Marvels and Triple Harmony appear together, indicating that the person's destiny is that of a pillar of the state. Triple Harmony, for example, is Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire triad), and the Three Marvels have already been mentioned earlier. When the heavenly stem carries the Three Marvels and the earthly branch carries Triple Harmony, this is the best combination. The Three Marvels are the essence of yin and yang, manifesting among the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity. Moreover, when the earthly branch also meets Triple Harmony, it implies an unexpected harmony between things. Thus, the person's fortune is rich and profound, mutually supporting and completing each other, how could they not achieve high status.

重蓋重金，作廟堂瑰偉之客。辰戌丑未為蓋。命帶二金，則重一金，此格極貴。或乙丑乙未庚辰生見庚戌，或庚戌生見乙丑乙未，互相見之，不畏刑沖。

Huagai overlaps, and the metal element overlaps, indicating a person of remarkable stature and excellence in the halls of government. The earthly branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are all considered 'Huagai'. If a person's fate includes two metals and another metal overlaps, this pattern is extremely prestigious. For example, if someone born in Yi Chou or Yi Wei has Geng Xu in their pillar, or someone born in Geng Xu has Yi Chou or Yi Wei in their pillar, the two elements correspond with each other, and even if there are punishments and clashes, they need not be feared.

五星朝北，虛斗宿而名動縉紳。五星，即五行金木水火土也。即非五星，北方正位，北辰躔斗牛分野之宮，視子尢重。命有戌有子有寅，虛拱一丑，乃五星朝北。更帶五行全，格局乃為貴。

Five stars converge to the north, with the void forming the position of the Dipper mansion, causing a remarkable reputation among the aristocracy. 'Five stars' refer to the Five Phases: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The emphasis of this pattern is not solely on the five stars, but on the proper position of the north: the palace of the constellation Dou and Niu, which corresponds to the northern celestial pole, is more significant than the position of Zi. If a person's destiny includes Wu, Zi, and Yin, with a void forming Chou in between, it is considered Five Stars Converging to the North. If this is accompanied by all five Phases being present, the pattern is considered noble.

萬派流東，拱雷門而聲振天地。千源萬派，無非水也。朝宗之勢，未始不一。蓋天高西北，地陷東南，水自西北以發源，自東南而順注。天上有星皆拱北，世間無水不朝東。命中若三四水俱朝東，日時虛拱卯位，乃合此格。

Ten thousand streams all flow eastward together, converging at the gate of thunder and causing a shaking of heaven and earth. A thousand sources and myriad rivers, in the end, are all water; their tendency to flow toward the sea is always consistent. Heaven tilts toward the northwest and is high, while the earth sinks toward the southeast and is low, so water originates in the northwest and flows eastward smoothly. The stars in the sky all converge toward the north pole, and rivers on earth never flow anywhere but east. If a person's fate has three or four waters all flowing east, and at the time of day and hour there is an empty convergence toward the卯 position, then this pattern is formed.

故陰陽之理，欲探其端倪，而造化之機，當識其變通。五行或隱而顯，四柱或晦而明，或無生旺而壽康，或乏貴官而顯達，勢若難辨，理或易曉，格局可據。如對鏡以別妍醜，機緘悉露；若臨水以照鬚眉，斯理一融，至神自悟。

Therefore, the principles of yin and yang should be explored to understand their origins; the mechanisms of creation and transformation should be recognized for their adaptability. The Five Phases sometimes shift from hidden to evident, and the four pillars sometimes change from obscure to clear. Some may lack prosperity and vitality yet still live long and healthy lives, while others may lack noble patrons and official stars yet still achieve prominence. It seems difficult to discern from appearances, but when explained, it becomes clear. The structure and pattern have reliable criteria. It is like discerning beauty and ugliness before a mirror, where all inner details are revealed; or like seeing one's features reflected in water, once this principle is fully understood, the most subtle aspects will naturally become clear.

命中貴賤，格分細微。詳究淵源之旨，洞知造化之規。窮四柱之興衰，深明得失；括五行之進退，便曉盈虧。純粹全而高明，駁雜深而微賤。數切推於順逆，殺要詳而通變。

The distinction between a person's fortune being noble or humble lies in the subtle aspects of their pattern. To thoroughly investigate the origin and meaning, and to fully understand the rules of nature's transformations: examining the rise and decline of the four pillars reveals the principles of gain and loss; summarizing the advancement and retreat of the Five Phases clarifies the concepts of fullness and emptiness. A pattern with pure and complete atmosphere signifies excellence, while a pattern with mixed and heavy elements indicates humility. Numbers should be carefully analyzed according to their order and reversal, and harmful influences should be thoroughly examined in terms of their changes and variations.

人謂鬼人，而生必乖時；物謂鬼物，而殺反破吉。煞中逢鬼，謂乖時也。生時遇眾煞所聚，反克年干，是吉位逢凶，謂鬼物也。日時生吉時之宮，反惡煞沖刑剋害。珞琭子曰：人有鬼人，物有鬼物，此之謂也。

There are said to be "ghost people" among humans, who are destined to be contrary to the proper timing of fortune; among things, there are said to be "ghost objects," whose malevolent energy actually disrupts the auspicious deities. When malevolent forces meet another ghost, it is called being out of harmony with the right time. When one is born amidst many malevolent forces, which then turn around to harm the heavenly stem of the year, this is when an auspicious position meets a凶, which is called a ghost object. The day and hour are originally in a favorable palace, yet they are instead attacked, harmed, or afflicted by evil forces. The "Three Fate Messages" from Luolu Zi says: "There are ghost people among humans, and ghost objects among things," precisely explaining this principle.

甲辛帶煞而傷體，刺面懸針；刑刃逢凶而克身，分尸鋒劍。甲辛二字為懸針，更逢巳酉二字，乃配字。或更日克本主者，為刺面懸針之格。刑刃者，三刑上帶羊刃，在煞宮刑剋本生身命者，為分尸鋒劍之格，刑死不見尸。

The characters Jia and Xin carry a harmful influence that damages the body, leading to a calamity known as "suspended needle," which signifies punishment such as facial branding and military exile. When the three-way punishments and Yangren occur together with malevolent influences that harm the body, it indicates death by sharp weapons. The characters Jia and Xin have strokes resembling needles hanging down, hence the term "suspended needle." If the character Si and You also appear, they form a compatible combination. If the day pillar further harms the main character of the birth, it results in the "suspended needle" pattern.the so-called "刑刃" refers to three-way punishments combined with Yangren, falling into a malevolent palace and harming the original life force, leading to a pattern of being cut into pieces by blades, resulting in a violent death where the body is not complete.

或有降福以就禍，或有降尊以就卑。必先富後貧，先貧後富。祿馬貴人逢死絕，氣衰不能逢旺中之鬼，氣囚不能救生旺之財。降福就禍者，吉中有凶。降尊就卑者，先旺後衰，先明後晦，先通後塞。謂火焰光即晦，木葉落無蔭。

Some lose their fortune and fall into misfortune, while others fall from a high position to a low one. Such a destiny is certainly one that first becomes rich then poor, or first poor then rich. If the official, horse, and nobleman are in a dead or exhausted state, their weakened energy cannot withstand the ghosts and evils in prosperous areas. If their energy is trapped, they cannot save the wealth in flourishing places. So when fortune turns to misfortune, it is because good fortune hides danger; when high rank turns to low status, it is because there is first prosperity followed by decline, first brightness followed by darkness, and first smoothness followed by blockage. Just like a flame that burns brightest and then suddenly dims, or leaves that fall completely and can no longer provide shade.

白虎銜尸則殞身塗炭，元武披髮則明鏡塵埃。白虎者，甲乙下有庚辛者。庚辛金乃白虎煞也。元武者，壬癸水。命中見寅卯辰者，必主凶危。

The White Tiger holds a corpse in its mouth, indicating death by suffering; the Black Tortoise with hair flying indicates a mirror covered in dust, losing its luster. The White Tiger refers to when Jia or Yi is present with Geng or Xin metal, and Geng or Xin metal is the White Tiger煞. The Black Tortoise refers to when Ren or Gui water is present; if the fate also encounters Yin, Mao, or Chen, it will surely lead to danger and misfortune.

信失禮虧，仁空義塞，風動燈滅，水湧土潰。土主信，火主禮，土火受沖，同歸空絕，故謂之信失禮虧。木仁金義，木困而受制，金困而受克，故謂之仁空義塞。甲辰乙巳，乃燈光之火。木多招風，或甲乙不可動。犯則風動燈滅，一土孤虛，四水浮泛，必有崩塌之禍，則水湧土潰。犯此格此局者，貧者流，富者夭，或在僧道之命，亦主荒迷性惡之類。

Loss of trust and righteousness, deficiency in propriety, emptiness of benevolence, and blockage of chivalry. A single gust of wind extinguishes the lamp, and a surge of water causes the earth to collapse. Earth represents trust, fire represents propriety. Earth and fire are in conflict and both reach an end, hence the loss of trust and deficiency in propriety. Wood represents benevolence, metal represents chivalry. Wood is trapped and restrained, metal is trapped and overcome, hence the emptiness of benevolence and blockage of chivalry. Jiachen and Yisi, with their nayin sound element of covered fire lamp, are the single spark of a lamp. Excess wood invites wind, so the wood of Jiab and Yib must not be disturbed again. Once disturbed, the wind rises and the lamp is extinguished. A single earth is weak and isolated, surrounded by water that is floating and widespread, inevitably leading to collapse. This is called water surging and earth collapsing. Those who fall into this pattern, whether poor or rich, will suffer misfortune; even if they enter the path of monks or Taoists, they are often foolish and confused, with perverse and evil dispositions.

破刑之體，而陰鬼躡足；蕩產之家，而干鬼臨頭。胎克時，時剋日，日克月，月克年，下克上，謂之陰鬼躡足。干鬼壬癸全，或見胎干克時，時干剋日，日干克月，月干克年，故謂之干鬼臨頭，此為極凶之兆。後學宜細推之。

The body is broken and punished, indicating a ghost from the阴 (yin) realm closely following behind; the family's wealth is completely lost, indicating a ghost from the heavenly stem pressing down from above. When the stem of the day is overcome by the stem of the hour, the stem of the hour overcomes the stem of the day, the stem of the day overcomes the stem of the month, and the stem of the month overcomes the stem of the year, this is called the yin ghost stepping on the feet. If the heavenly stems of the ghost and evil spirits are all present, or if the stem of the day is overcome by the stem of the hour, the stem of the hour overcomes the stem of the day, the stem of the day overcomes the stem of the month, and the stem of the month overcomes the stem of the year, this is called the heavenly stem ghost pressing down. This is an extremely凶 (fateful) omen, and those who study later should carefully examine it.

天誅神殛，而殺犯雷公；火焚水淹，而鬼截根蒂。雷公煞者，正二三月在寅，四五六月在亥，七八九月在申，十十一十二月在巳，犯之者重重克身。五行煞重者，疑被殛死。鬼絕根蒂者，五行死絕逢鬼是也。

Heavenly punishment and divine execution result from the Thunder God's curse. Death by fire or water is due to the ghostly evil cutting off the root. The method of calculating the Thunder God's curse is: in the first, second, and third months, it falls on the寅 (Yin) branch; in the fourth, fifth, and sixth months, it falls on the亥 (Hai) branch; in the seventh, eighth, and ninth months, it falls on the申 (Shen) branch; and in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth months, it falls on the巳 (Si) branch. Those who commit this curse suffer repeated misfortunes. Among the Five Phases, if the evil energy is too strong, they are mostly killed by lightning.the so-called ghost cutting off the root means that the Five Phases have reached the dead end and are again met by ghostly evil.

仇讎金煞，富貴定不長年；火煨骷髏，疲廢必無鶴髮。仇讎金煞者，二酉二巳，乃蛇須殃咎，雞須分碎是也。一木四火，乃火煨骷髏，是乖中不乖，和中反乖，必然夭死者也。

With the harmful gold煞 (golden malevolent force) from enmity, even if one has wealth and status, they will certainly not live long. If one is afflicted by the fire that roasts bones, their body will be weak and discarded, and they will certainly not reach old age. The so-called enmity gold煞 refers to having two instances of酉 (you, rooster) or two instances of巳 (si, snake), which will surely bring misfortune. When one wood is paired with four fires, it is called fire roasting bones: it seems contradictory but is not, and it seems harmonious but is actually contradictory. Such people will certainly die young.

木衰火炎兮，有心而無力；金寒水冷兮，有力而無心。木衰而不能當旺火之光，火上木下，富貴極夭。木上火下，貧而無福。金寒水冷者，謂四位庚辛見一壬生冬，或納音四金一水，冬月而無氣也。

When wood declines and fire becomes intense, the person has a heart but lacks strength; when metal is cold and water is cold, the person has strength but lacks a heart. When wood is weak, it cannot withstand the intense heat of strong fire: if fire is above and wood is below, even if one is wealthy, it is easy to die young; if wood is above and fire is below, then one is poor and lacks fortune.the so-called gold is cold and water is cold refers to when there is one壬 in the four positions above庚辛 and the person is born in winter, or when the four nayin elements of metal are paired with one water, and the person is born in winter with no life qi.

白虎焚身兮，寧無徒刑；青龍退鱗兮，豈逃汨沒。白虎，庚辛金也。交於離，丙丁為白虎焚身，且如一庚三丙，一辛三丁，至重者。青龍，甲乙是也。怕見壬申癸酉，金損氣也。

The White Tiger represents metal of the庚 and 辛, when it reaches the Fire trigram (离) and meets with the Fire stems (丙 and 丁), the White Tiger is burned. Thus, it cannot avoid imprisonment. The Azure Dragon represents wood of the 甲 and 乙, which fears the sharp metal of Renshen (壬申) and Guiyou (癸酉), as metal damages the wood's energy. If the metal of Renshen or Guiyou is present, the Azure Dragon loses its scales and is doomed to be buried and forgotten. The most severe case occurs when one庚 is paired with three丙s and one辛 is paired with three丁s.

鰥寡孤獨而最殃，破刑傷滯而災深。孤神曰孤宿之神，曰鰥寡，曰孤獨，四位俱刑，鰥夫寡婦，獨女獨子是也。空亡克身也破，金神曰刑，羊刃曰傷，三刑曰滯。

The four categories of鳏, 寡, 孤, and 独 are most likely to bring calamities, while the four categories of 破, 刑, 伤, and 滞 bring even deeper misfortunes. 孤神 refers to the spirit of the solitary star, also known as 鳏寡 or 孤独. When all four pillars of a person's chart are subjected to harm, it indicates a situation where there is a widower, a widow, a single daughter, or a single son. If Kongwang harms the person, it is considered as 破. The metal god is called 刑, Yangren is called 伤, and the three types of mutual punishments are called 滞.

五行怕奪紀綱，四干最嫌繁冗。紀綱者，謂下三壬一亥，三甲一未，三辛一丙之類。分奪，秀氣不專也。繁冗者，謂下一壬三亥，一甲三未，一辛三丙，是繁冗不勻，而無秀氣也。

The Five Phases most fear that the order and structure are disrupted, and the four heavenly stems most dislike excessive complexity. By "order and structure," it refers to situations such as three Jins (壬) paired with one Hai (亥), three Jia (甲) paired with one Wei (未), and three Xin (辛) paired with one Bing (丙): when many elements compete for one, the refined energy becomes scattered. By "excessive complexity," it refers to one Jin (壬) paired with three Hais (亥), one Jia (甲) paired with three Weis (未), and one Xin (辛) paired with three Bings (丙): this is chaotic and uneven, and similarly fails to produce refined energy.

印破馬破，必是巧胥滑吏；刃橫刑截，豈非市井屠沽。印破馬破，指正印被沖破刑剋。前刃後刑，更怕相（克）。刃橫刑截者，如乙卯鼠［水］，前有庚辰，後有庚子，乃市井屠沽之輩也。

The seal is broken and the horse is broken, indicating a cunning and sly official; the yangren is rampant and the criminal stars cut off, making one resemble a butcher or tavern keeper in the marketplace. Breaking the seal and breaking the horse refers to the official seal being broken by a clash or being subjected to punishment. If there is yangren in front and criminal stars behind, it is even more concerning due to mutual clashes. So called yangren rampant and criminal stars cutting off, for example, a person with yimao nayin belonging to the water element, with gengchen in front and gengzi behind, would be a person engaged in the butcher trade or tavern business.

耗鬼值殺，而財若浮雲；天中絕跡，而家無儋石。耗鬼值殺者，劫殺同大耗，或六害三刑，同耗克身也。貧當夭壽，貴反刑傷。天中者，甲戌乙亥墓絕之火。又見甲申乙酉水，日時逢空帶鬼煞，天中絕跡之謂也。

The ghost of loss meets a煞, causing wealth to be as fleeting as clouds; the heavens are at their absolute decline, and the household has not even a single stone of grain stored. The term 'ghost of loss meeting a煞' refers to the situation where the Jiesha and the great loss are in the same position, or where the six harmful relationships and the three punishments join the great loss to afflict the person; such a fate leads to poverty and short life, while those of high status suffer punishment and injury. The term 'heavenly center' refers to the墓绝 fire of Jiaxu and Yihai, which also meets the water of Jiashen and Yiyou; when the day and hour are in the position of kongwang and accompanied by ghostly evils, this is called the heavenly center being at its absolute decline.

自縊兮懸絲帛影；自殘兮截命傷魂。若自縊，命中帶戌亥。有患惡煞重疊者，是自殘。如辛酉生見庚戌，後見壬申，前羊刃，後亡煞，皆克生年，誠可畏也。

A person destined to take their own life will have the image of a thread hanging with silk and a piece of cloth; a person destined to self-inflict harm will have their life cut short and their soul injured. In the case of self-inflicted death, the person's fate is marked by the presence of the戌 and亥 branches. If they also encounter multiple evil stars, it indicates a sign of self-inflicted harm. For example, a person born in the year of Xinyou, if their chart contains Gengxu, and later Renshen, the preceding is Yangren, the following is Wangshen, both attacking the year pillar, which is truly alarming.

局內有傷，格中有破，朱門餓莩，貧死夭亡。遇此格者，家徒四壁。若無救者，壽豈長年。局內有傷，謂五行自旺處，逢鬼相剋，福身刑空破敗。格中有破者，合前貴格，重逢貴煞相沖是也。朱門餓莩者，入格之命，下見三空四空，三刃四刃，三劫四劫之類。生於華屋，死於窮途，必主九流僧道，藝術之士也。

In a chart where the structure is harmed and the pattern is broken, even a wealthy family will suffer from hunger, eventually leading to poverty and death, or a short life. Those encountering such a pattern will find themselves with nothing but empty walls. If there is no saving deity to rescue them, how can their lifespan be long? When it is said that the structure has harm, it refers to the Five Phases that should naturally be strong being attacked by ghosts, while the benevolent gods and the native's palace also suffer from being restrained, empty, or broken. When it is said that the pattern has a break, it refers to although the previous noble pattern is formed, there are repeated encounters with noble malevolent stars conflicting. When it is said that the wealthy family starves, it refers to a native who has already entered a noble pattern, but below it there are three or four layers of empty wasteland, three or four layers of Yangren, and three or four layers of Jiesha. They are born in a luxurious house but die on a lonely path, mostly becoming members of the nine streams of monks, Taoists, and artists.

燭影當風，豈有長久富貴；丘壑滯水，何須去問功名。甲辰乙巳，燈燭之火，怕戊辰己巳，巽風或下有木，木能招風，風動燈滅。丘壑者，辰戌丑未是也。更不宜壬癸水多，謂之水入丘壑，則不流也。

The candlelight is directly facing the wind direction, how can there be long-lasting wealth; stagnant water accumulated in hills and valleys, there is no need to ask about official titles. The nayin sound element of Jiachen and Yisi is covered lamp fire, which refers to the light of a lamp or candle, which is most afraid of Wuchen and Jisi, the wind position of Xun, or having wood below; wood attracts wind, and once the wind moves, the lamp goes out. The so-called hills and valleys refer to the four earth storage positions: Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei; here it is even more unsuitable to have too much water of Ren and Gui. When water flows into hills and valleys, it is called stagnant and not flowing.

羊刃重重而克命，溝壑土埋；金神疊疊以傷身，陣前分首。大抵羊刃之煞，最可畏也。三重克身帶煞，必主征伐而終。金神亦為煞中之要，二重克身，必主牢獄征伐而死無疑。

Yangren repeatedly and heavily harms the destiny, causing the corpse to be buried in a ditch; the golden spirit severely injures the body layer by layer, leading to the head being cut off in the battlefield. Basically, Yangren is the most terrifying of all the evils: if it harms the person three times and is accompanied by other evils, the person will certainly die in warfare. The golden spirit is also a major evil among all the evils; if it harms the person twice, the person will certainly die in prison or warfare, there is no doubt about it.

蛟龍失水，華摛彈鼓之人；鳳凰焚巢，浪流失業之士。辰生人，見辰戌丑未四時，荒丘之地，納音無水，則龍失水無歸。鳳凰乃酉字，納音火多，則有鳳凰焚巢之禍也。

A dragon without water can only become a performer playing string instruments and beating drums to make a living; a phoenix that burns its nest can only become a wanderer, losing his livelihood. Those born in the year of Chen have the Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei positions in their pillars, which represent barren hills. If there is no water in the Nayin sound element, the dragon loses its water and has nowhere to return. The phoenix refers to the You character. If there is too much fire in the Nayin sound element, there will be a disaster of the phoenix burning its nest.

太陽損明，戊午不禁於水溢；太陰薄食，己未豈堪於土多。戊午太陽火，水多則損明，水克火也。己未太陰水，土多則薄蝕相剋也。

The sun loses its brightness, which is represented by Wuwu being unable to withstand great floods; the moon suffers a partial eclipse, which is represented by Jiwei being unable to endure heavy earth burial. Wuwu symbolizes the sun's fire, and when water increases, the brightness is damaged because water overcomes fire. Jiwei symbolizes the moon, and when earth becomes excessive, it is invaded and weakened by earth.

夫妻反目，刃劫臨於日宮；父子悖逆，劫刃坐於時位。日逢羊刃，則夫妻反目。時逢羊刃劫煞，則父子悖逆。如更相剋，尢為重害。據理而推。

Spouses turn against each other and become enemies when Yangren and Jiesha are present in the day pillar; father and son become rebellious and discordant when Jiesha and Yangren are in the hour pillar. If Yangren appears in the day pillar, spouses will quarrel. If Yangren and Jiesha appear in the hour pillar, father and son will be at odds. If they also mutually control each other, the harm will be even more severe, and one should carefully analyze according to reason.

根苗薄淺，則家貲劈若虀粉；財庫空虛，則衣食輕於繳繒。根苗者，如木命人見火多，為火飛煙滅。水命人土多，則壅塞不通。金命人水多，則金瀋水底，火命人土多，則晦暗不明。土命人火盛，則土崩而不能載物。財庫空虛者，財庫在空亡是也。

Those with shallow roots and weak vitality will have their wealth scattered like minced meat; those with an empty treasure store will have their clothing and food as thin as a single layer of silk. As for roots and vitality, for example, a person with a wood destiny encountering too much fire will see the fire vanish into smoke; a person with a water destiny encountering too much earth will have their flow blocked; a person with a metal destiny encountering too much water will have the metal sink to the bottom; a person with a fire destiny encountering too much earth will have their fire obscured and unclear; a person with an earth destiny encountering excessive fire will have the earth disintegrate and unable to support all things. As for an empty treasure store, it refers to the treasure store falling on Kongwang.

威而不猛者，祿貴有害；屈而不伸者，造化無情。威而不猛者，謂祿馬貴人，有空煞空亡之害。屈而不伸者，謂煞｛神｝四墓，伏藏不能伸舒。干支各不相綴也。

There is a reputation but not a formidable strength, indicating that the Lu Spirit and Nobleman have been harmed. Being bent but unable to extend, shows that fate has been unkind to him.the so-called commanding presence without fierceness, means that the Lu, horse, and Nobleman have been harmed by the empty evil and Kongwang.the so-called bent and unable to stretch, means that the evil spirit is located in the four Tomb (burial) positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, hidden and unable to extend, with the heavenly stem and earthly branch not connected.

寒冰凍結，畢世天涯；絕跡滅形，終身多疾。寒冰者，或壬癸命，見子丑亥全者，生於冬月，乃北方煞，凍結凝滯也。絕跡者，年沖月破，互換空亡，羊刃克身，命有沖擊之患，此二格最不好，女多淫亂，男多疾病。

If the cold ice freezes and does not thaw, the person will drift alone all their life; if there is complete disappearance and no trace, they will suffer from illness all their life.the so-called cold ice refers to those born in winter with the heavenly stems壬 and癸 and the earthly branches子, 丑, and亥 all present, which is the northern evil, indicating freezing and stagnation.the so-called complete disappearance refers to the year pillar being attacked and the month pillar being broken, with each other exchanging kongwang, and the yangren also attacking the person, indicating full of conflicts and troubles in the destiny. These two patterns are the worst: women are often lost to immorality, while men suffer greatly from illness.

龍蟠泥沙，多招危辱；鬼投母腹，幼必離親。辰生人，四柱納音而無水者是也。故龍無水而不能活，無變化之意。鬼投母腹，年月日時四水，而胎無一土者是也。

A dragon coiled in mud and sand brings many dangers and humiliations; a ghost entering a mother's womb means separation from parents in childhood. "Dragon coiled in mud and sand" refers to someone born in the year of the Dragon whose four pillars of destiny have no water in their nayin sound element: a dragon without water cannot live, and thus has no room for transformation. "Ghost entering a mother's womb" refers to someone whose year, month, day, and hour pillars are all water, but whose fetal origin has no trace of earth at all.

劍殞鋒芒，勾陳失力，源清流濁，天乙星嗔，若無救援之神，必是摽掠之輩，更臨空煞，終始窮寒。壬申癸酉，見火多必殞。劍鋒勾陳，即戊己也。戊忌甲，己忌乙，如見木多亦畏之。源清流濁者，水命下見土多也。水輕土重，如壬輕戊重，癸輕己重，水被土濁故也。天乙生嗔者，甲寅見丑，甲申見未也。此謂之天乙生嗔。

The sword has broken its edge, and Gou Chen has lost its strength; though the source is clear, the lower flow is turbid, and Tianyi Nobleman is angered. If there is no rescuing deity, it must be a person who robs and lives by plunder; and if the upper position is occupied by Kongwang, then from beginning to end, one's life will be poor and cold. For Renshen and Guiyou, the Nayin sound element is sword-edge gold, and if there is much fire, it will certainly be damaged. The Gou Chen opposite the sword-edge is Wu and Ji: Wu is afraid of Jia, Ji is afraid of Yi, and if there is too much wood, it is also dangerous. The saying "source clear but flow turbid" refers to water destiny with too much earth below; water is light and earth is heavy, for example, if Ren is weak and Wu is strong, or if Gui is weak and Ji is strong, the water will be mixed by the earth. The saying "Tianyi is angry" refers to Jia Yin meeting Chou, and Jia Shen meeting Wei, which is called Tianyi being angry.

裸身帶花，女播淫奔，而男迷酒色。咸池乃桃花煞，更在沐浴之地是也。

A person with a red body and accompanied by flowers will have a woman's reputation of running away secretly, and a man will be addicted to wine and women. The so-called 'flower' refers to the Xianchi Taohua evil star. If it also falls in the Bathing position, it exactly matches this omen.

飛廉值煞，男犯徒流，而女落風塵。飛廉，正五九酉，二六十三七十一卯，四八十二午，周而復始。見煞更帶之者，不宜也。男子見之主犯凶惡，女人亦不宜也。

Flying廉 is also afflicted by the upper evil, causing men to suffer from imprisonment or exile and women to fall into the streets. The method of calculating Flying廉 is as follows: in the first, fifth, and ninth months, it is in the hour of You; in the second, sixth, and tenth months, as well as the third, seventh, and eleventh months, it is in the hour of Mao; in the fourth, eighth, and twelfth months, it is in the hour of Wu. This cycle continues. If the pillar already contains an evil and is further accompanied by Flying廉, it is particularly inauspicious. For men, it indicates offending evil forces, while for women, it is equally unfavorable.

貲財淺薄，而黑煞臨門；父母刑傷，而梟神入命。逢黑煞，乃壬癸二字，帶煞是命前五辰為宅，命後五辰為墓。黑煞不可入墓也。宅墓受煞，落梁塵以呻吟。梟神者，二重三重倒食是也。若克年於納音重。

Those with little wealth are affected by the Black Malevolent Star entering their gate; those whose parents suffer injuries are affected by the Hawk Demon entering their destiny. The Black Malevolent Star refers to the characters Ren and Gui accompanied by malevolence. The fifth position before one's birth stem is the ancestral home, and the fifth position after is the tomb. The Black Malevolent Star must never enter the tomb. If the ancestral home or tomb is affected by malevolence, the roof beams will accumulate dust, the family will decline, and only sighs and lamentations remain. The Hawk Demon refers to double or triple instances of inverted food; if it harms the year's heavenly stem, its harmful effect is particularly severe in the Nayin sound element.

探陰陽並格局，等分有象之幽元，旁燭無窮之造化。用之則百發百中，明之則萬舉萬通。究此精微，留傳後世。留心博考，音旨分明，驗往察來，賢愚可見。

Investigating yin and yang and the structure of forms, distinguishing levels and categories, delving into the subtle origins within visible phenomena, and illuminating the boundless transformations of the cosmos. When applied, it is infallible; once understood, all actions succeed. By thoroughly exploring this subtle aspect, it is passed down to future generations. Those who diligently and broadly examine it will naturally grasp its meaning and intent, clearly verifying the past and predicting the future, making the wise and the foolish evident at a glance.

且夫神機妙論，默契精微。談元虛以言人物，即本經而照是非。必三元可據，四柱堪憑。格清為臺閣之臣，局妙居鈞衡之任。

This passage discusses profound and subtle principles that align silently with the subtle truths: discussing people from a lofty and abstract perspective, and examining right and wrong based on the fundamental text. It emphasizes that the three elements must have a solid foundation and the four pillars must be reliable: those with a pure structure become officials in the government offices; those with a refined situation hold the important positions of prime ministers and ministers.

日輪當表，毫光豈被猛風吹。戊午為日輪，巳午為當表。如戊午生於五月，又逢巳午日時，謂有輝光於天下。如有毫光，風吹不得也。人命得之，有貴祿則為文官，有吉煞則為貴神，亦有威權聲名。

The sun shines brightly in the central position, and that single ray of light is not easily extinguished by fierce winds. Wuwu is symbolized as the sun disk, and the positions of Si and Wu are the places where the sundial is located. For example, if someone is born in the fifth month and also encounters the days or hours of Si and Wu, their radiance will illuminate the world; with such a bright light, the wind cannot extinguish it. A person's destiny with this pattern will be accompanied by noble status and official rank, or by auspicious stars leading to a position of honor and divine favor, and they will also possess authority and reputation.

人立畫橋，沉影不隨流水去。己亥木逢壬寅金，又逢丙午，或癸亥水，為駕海畫橋，此格得之，可以言貴也。

A person stands on a painted bridge, and the reflection in the water does not follow the flowing current, symbolizing calm self-restraint and not being swayed by worldly affairs. When Jihai Nayin wood meets Renyin Nayin metal, and also encounters Bingwu or Guihai water, it is like a bridge spanning the sea. Those with this pattern may be considered of high status.

桃花滾浪，龍門宜三月之先登；桂影橫波，鳳闕占季秋之早步。庚申為桃花，生於春月，有水多為奇，遇貴神祿馬，必龍門之一跳。高登桂影者，辛卯辛酉木人見巳｛己｝未，即水多者，或丙午癸亥皆是。故八月半以前為妙，已後則福輕也。

The Taohua symbolizes the blooming peach blossoms, which should be seized in the third month to leap over the Dragon Gate. The shadow of the osmanthus tree reflected on clear water is suitable for ascending the Phoenix Platform early in the late autumn season. It is said that when the peach blossoms bloom in the third month and the water rises, the carp can leap over the Dragon Gate and transform into a dragon, hence the metaphor for academic success. The Gengshen represents the peach blossoms, and when it appears in the spring month with abundant water, it is especially remarkable. If it is further accompanied by the noble god,禄 and 马, one is sure to leap over the Dragon Gate. As for climbing the osmanthus shadow, those with wood destiny in Xinmao or Xinyou should meet Jiwei, which represents a path of abundant water, or meet Bingwu or Guihai as well. Therefore, being born before the middle of the eighth month is most favorable, while after the middle of the eighth month, the fortune becomes lighter.

風生粉籟，若夏月必是清閒。太陽盛暑之時，能喜風蔭。己巳為生風，逢庚寅，更值夏月，若遇祿馬貴人，則為極貴大臣，旁招賢士。若命宮無祿馬貴人，亦是鄉閭顯達之人，若生不當時，及死絕帶凶煞者，為下賤之人也。

A gentle breeze produces soft sounds, and if this occurs in the summer month, it indicates a life of ease and leisure. During the hot summer days, the arrival of wind and shade under trees is most welcome. The combination of Jisi (己巳) symbolizing the generation of wind and Gengyin (庚寅) in the column, along with the summer month, if further supported by the presence of a nobleman (贵人), indicates a highly esteemed official capable of attracting many talents. Even if the natal chart lacks such supports, the person would still be prominent within their local community. However, if the birth occurs at an inauspicious time or falls in a dead or declining position while accompanied by malevolent influences, the person may become of low status.

水結池塘，生冬月必然濁溢。冬天丙午丁未天河水，生逢庚午辛未，土高有水多，又是夜生，為水結池塘，有水土之怨，人生遇者，生必嫉［妒］，殘害宗支，為人沉毒。生春夏乃佳，可以滋生潤物，又不可水多，遇寅卯為淋漓之患，傷義之人。

Water accumulates into a pond, but if it is born in the winter month, it will certainly be dirty and overflow. The nayin sound element of winter, which is the heavenly water of Bingwu and Dingwei, meets the road side earth of Gengwu and Xinwei in the pillar. The earth is high and the water is abundant. If it is born at night, it forms a water pond, and water and earth become hostile to each other. If a person's destiny meets this, his nature will be jealous and harmful to his relatives. He is dark, cruel and vicious. If it is born in spring or summer, it is still good, as it can nourish things. However, it cannot be too much water, if it meets寅 or卯, there will be a problem of excessive flow, and he becomes someone who harms the spirit of the group.

文星入於河漢，得時者為仕途清政之人，失時者為濁世勞力之輩。丁巳乙亥為文星，乙亥生人見丙午丁未，遇八月生，則眾星明朗，謂得時必清政之人。若生餘月皆是失時。於丙子見丁丑癸亥亦是。要生於秋月，無不貴也。

The literary star enters the Milky Way, and those born at the right time become officials with clear and upright conduct in their careers; those born at the wrong time are merely hardworking people in a corrupt world. The combinations of Dingsi and Yihai indicate the literary star. Those born on Yihai with Bingwu and Dingwei in their birth pillars, and born in August, will have bright stars shining together, and if the calculation is correct, they will be people with upright conduct in office. If born in other months, they are considered to be born at the wrong time. Those born on Bingzi with Dingchou and Guihai also belong to this pattern. Overall, they must be born in autumn to avoid being of no importance.

一聲平地，播四海之威名；一德昇天，清四方之德化。一聲平地者，言雷也。為正東艮寅甲卯乙，辰巽己（巳）亥者，雷也。獨乙卯真雷，乙屬木，木旺卯，又卯為雷。以乙卯生人，三四月，逢辛未戊申己亥，其必播四海之威名。秋季只虛名之兆，冬月生人有貴人，亦是虛名之兆。一德昇天者，言天月二德遇乙丙丁，為昇天。乙丙丁人遇天德，亦為昇天，或四月逢辛未戊申己亥者，必播四海之名，秋季即虛名之兆。冬月生人有貴人，亦是虛名之兆。命值此格者名標萬里，德化四方，為人間享福之人，人惜民。心中不藏事，無嫉（妒），與人善處。蓋十二月內，皆有天德昇天，當詳之。

A thunderclap suddenly strikes the flat land, spreading the reputation of its sound throughout the four seas. One virtue ascends to heaven, and virtue transforms the world with clarity and righteousness. The phrase "a sound on flat land" refers to thunder. The directions of the east, the mountain, the tiger, the wood, the rabbit, and the dragon can all be associated with the image of thunder. Among these, only Yimao (乙卯) represents true thunder, because Yimao is wood, and wood is strong in Mao (卯), while Mao itself is the position of thunder. Those born in the third or fourth month with Yimao in their birth chart, and encountering Xinwei (辛未), Wushen (戊申), or Jihai (己亥) in their column, will certainly have their reputation spread throughout the four seas. Those born in autumn only have a false reputation, and those born in winter may have noble friends, but still only a false reputation. The phrase "one virtue ascends to heaven" means that when Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue meet with the days of Yi (乙), Bing (丙), or Ding (丁), it is considered as ascending to heaven. Those with Yi, Bing, or Ding as their day stem who meet Heavenly Virtue also ascend to heaven. Those born in the fourth month and encountering Xinwei, Wushen, or Jihai will also certainly have their reputation spread throughout the four seas. Those born in autumn only have a false reputation, and those born in winter, even with noble friends, still have only a false reputation. Those who possess this pattern are people who are famous across the world, whose virtue transforms the four directions, and who enjoy happiness in the world. They cherish the people, have no hidden intentions, no jealousy, and get along well with others. Each of the twelve months has its own position of Heavenly Virtue ascending to heaven, which should be carefully distinguished.

帝旺親於帝座，生居坎離者，參朝謁帝之人。凡人遇坎離，上逢旺氣，臨於帝座，同貴人祿馬，命上定是參朝大臣。何以知之？蓋坎離子午，為陰陽之初，陰陽造化，子午運用，遍歷四時，為萬物之始，故為子為午，為冬為夏，為正南北。人遇之，為朝而南，故聖人端北面南，坐子面午，是謂明堂也。然子見午為水火既濟。惟子午二字欣逢於帝座，旺加臨貴祿之神，以此為貴顯之人也。貴人喜，則為臺主談笑。貴人怒，則為宰相紀年。水人遇之，得其正者，真不怒而威，為卿相之貴。

The person whose destiny is in the Prosperity (帝旺) and is closely related to the Imperial Seat (帝座), and is born in the position of Kan and Li, is someone who serves the emperor. When a person encounters Kan and Li, and there is also a strong旺气 (prosperous energy) above, and it is located at the Imperial Seat, and is further combined with the Nobleman (贵人) and the Lu Spirit (禄神), his destiny is certainly that of a high-ranking official in court. How do we know this? Kan and Li correspond to Zi and Wu, which are the beginnings of yin and yang. The transformations of yin and yang all originate from the movement of Zi and Wu, covering all four seasons, and are the beginning of all things. Therefore, Zi is associated with winter and Wu with summer, Zi is located in the north, and Wu in the south. When a person has this situation, he naturally has the posture of facing south. In ancient times, the sages sat facing south with their backs to the north, sitting at Zi and facing Wu, which is called the Bright Hall (明堂). When Zi meets Wu, it forms the situation of Water and Fire in harmony (水火既济). As long as the characters Zi and Wu are harmoniously present at the Imperial Seat, and the prosperous energy is further combined with the Nobleman and the Lu Spirit, he will certainly be a person of high status. When the Nobleman is pleased, he can freely talk and laugh in the palace and government offices; when the Nobleman is angry, he can remain calm and composed as a prime minister. For those with water destiny who also have the correct position, they naturally command respect without needing to be angry, possessing the dignity of a chancellor.

官祿會於官星，格在子午者，拜書受恩之客。子午，是明堂。祿元當卯，丁祿在午。六丁生人見壬午，六己生人見甲午，六癸生人見戊午，此為明堂。上近真祿星會官，更吉神相聚，德合同臨，豈不貴哉。

Official rank and official star meet, and the pattern falls in the Zi and Wu positions, indicating someone who receives an imperial decree and personally receives the emperor's grace. Zi and Wu are the Bright Hall. The original position of the禄 (favorable destiny) is in Mao, but the禄 of Ding is in Wu. Those born on the sixth day of the heavenly stem (Ding) who see Renwu, those born on the sixth day of the heavenly stem (Ji) who see Jiawu, and those born on the sixth day of the heavenly stem (Gui) who see Wuwu, all are considered Bright Hall. Moreover, the position is close to the true禄, with the禄 star and official star meeting, plus the gathering of auspicious deities and the harmony of virtue, how could they not be esteemed?

天澤生逢仲夏，用辛亥者，入格則德潤乾坤。天澤，天河水也。仲夏，五月也。蓋天河之水，冬月為水結道途，故傷物，無所不折。惟夏月為天澤，丙午丁未人，生於五六月，逢辛亥者是。辛亥乃天門也。得其全，謂之天門降天澤。故有德潤乾坤。四月逢丙午丁未辛亥尢妙。蓋四月用辛亥為天德，極好。起例以天德三壬四辛是也。

Heavenly virtue water is born in the middle of summer, and when combined with the use of Xinhai, it enters the pattern and brings virtue to the heavens and earth. "Heavenly virtue" refers to the river water of heaven, and "middle summer" refers to the fifth month. The water of the heavenly river freezes on the roads in the winter month, thus damaging all things and breaking them without exception; only in the summer month does it become heavenly virtue. Those born in the fifth or sixth month with Xinhai in their birth chart are of this type. Xinhai is the heavenly gate, and when both are present, it is called the heavenly gate descending heavenly virtue, hence the image of virtue nourishing heaven and earth. Those born in the fourth month with Bingwu, Dingwei, and Xinhai are especially good, because in the fourth month Xinhai is considered heavenly virtue, which is very favorable. The method of calculating heavenly virtue starts with using Ren in the third month and Xin in the fourth month.

月華生於仲秋，用甲辰者，入格則光輝天下。月華，是己未也。仲秋，八月也。見甲辰，更當近夜之時。燈火配作金運（蓮），八月又是金白之時，故金運（蓮）得此時，或八月十五日前是也。己未逢甲辰，己用甲為官星，甲辰逢己未，甲與己合，見未貴人，二者皆大貴公卿。小者為監司，故謂之光輝天下。八月十五日以後，雖貴不顯，皆時不奇。

The moonlight appears in the middle of autumn, and if the person's chart includes Jiachen, then it forms a pattern that shines brightly throughout the world. "Moonlight" refers to Jiwei, and "middle autumn" refers to the eighth month. If the chart contains Jiachen and it is during the time close to night, the lamp fire matches with the metal to form a golden lotus; the eighth month is a time of pure metal energy, so the golden lotus is most suitable at this time, especially before the fifteenth day of the eighth month. When Jiwei meets Jiachen, Ji uses Ji as its official star; when Jiachen meets Jiwei, Ji combines with Ji, and also sees Wei as the nobleman: both situations indicate great wealth and high official rank, even if not reaching the highest level, they can still attain positions such as supervisors. Therefore, it is said that the light shines throughout the world. However, if it is after the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even if it is noble, it will not be prominent, because the time is not special.

日合辛卯，成功烜赫貫山河。日在戊午，是生夏逢辛卯。松柏潔苑地，輪光穿入枝。是謂日合。辛卯逢巽地巳時，必為山河節度之臣。不全者無貴。下輩之人，趕腳之命。

The sun combines with Xin Mao, leading to brilliant achievements that span mountains and rivers. The sun refers to Wu Wu, meaning someone born in summer with Xin Mao in the chart. The Xin Mao nayin is cypress and pine wood, standing clean and upright in the courtyard. The sunlight penetrates through the branches and leaves, which is called sun combination. If Xin Mao also meets the Xun trigram at the hour of Si, he will certainly be a commander in charge of mountains and rivers. If the combination is incomplete, there will be no nobility, and he will merely be a common person surviving by menial work.

月時庚寅，慈性明靈光世寶。己未生人，於八月之時，月兔清潔，光射星河，遇庚寅之木，倒影壓江波，故有慈性明靈之寶。中秋尢妙，十五以後不佳矣。

When the month and hour are paired with Gengyin, the person is benevolent, kind, wise, and bright, like a precious treasure shining in the world. Those born with Jiwei, if born in the eighth month, have the moon's jade rabbit clean and pure, with moonlight shining directly onto the river of stars. If they also meet Gengyin, the pine and cypress trees resemble the wood of Gengyin, their shadows pressing down upon the river's surface, thus possessing the virtues of kindness and wisdom. Being born around the Mid-Autumn Festival is especially good, but after the fifteenth day of the eighth month, it is not as favorable.

吉逢羊刃，身屬武職鎮邊疆；吉遇懸針，掌握兵符威華夏。羊刃逢祿馬生旺之神，入格輕清者，必為武帥之臣。重濁者，教習槌棒，干僕之命。五行四柱無氣者，盲目愚奸之人。懸針遇吉，貴人祿馬生旺喜神，兼格局清者，為兵權武將之臣，濁者教習拳手，干僕之命。凶神犯者，必是徒（徙）流之輩。

When auspicious deities meet with Yangren, the person will hold a military post and defend the borders; when auspicious deities meet with Xuanzhen, they will control military seals and command authority throughout the country. If Yangren meets with禄马 and 生旺 deities, and the pattern is clear and the atmosphere is light and pure, the person will certainly be a general commanding troops; if the atmosphere is heavy and turbid, they will only be skilled in physical combat and serve others. If there is no life qi in the four pillars and five elements, the person will be blind, foolish, and cunning. When Xuanzhen meets with auspicious deities, and there are also noblemen,禄马, and 生旺 deities, along with a clear and pure pattern, the person will be a military officer in charge of troops; if the atmosphere is turbid, they will only teach people boxing and serve others. If they are afflicted by malevolent deities, they will certainly suffer from imprisonment or exile.

本乎天者，觀於賢人之心；本乎地者，會於眾人之見。本乎天，謂天干合起祿馬貴人吉神，入格者，進招賢者，為長善遏惡之人。本乎地，謂祿馬吉神，地支官貴入格者，為鄉閭能幹事務，和氣之人也。

Those based on heaven can perceive the intentions of the virtuous; those based on earth can gather the insights of the people.the so-called being based on heaven refers to the heavenly stems combining with the auspicious deities such as official luck, horse, and nobleman; those who enter the pattern can recruit and employ virtuous talents, being those who promote good deeds and restrain evil.the so-called being based on earth refers to the auspicious deities of official luck and nobleman matching with the earthly branches; those who enter the pattern can handle affairs skillfully in the village and be harmonious with others.

廣揚碩德，只緣龍虎會風雲。辰龍，寅虎，巽風，卯云，四字全，更帶祿馬貴人，主慈善心德，與佛同也。

His virtue and reputation are extensive and well known, due to the presence of dragons and tigers in the assembly of wind and clouds. Chen represents the dragon, Yin represents the tiger, Xun represents the wind, and Mao represents the cloud; with these four characters complete, and combined with the presence of禄 (favor), 马 (horse), and Nobleman (nobleman), it indicates that this person is benevolent in heart and virtuous in conduct, resembling the Buddhist tradition.

大闡經綸，善為斗牛見月露。丑為斗牛之星，如己丑遇己未，生於夏末秋初，其人大闡經綸，掌乾坤於筆下，為國家棟樑之材。己丑為天上真牛斗之巢。夏末秋初，天清月明。己未丁未為月露，得金為最貴也。

He can fully display his ability to plan and manage affairs, with skill appearing between the constellations Dou and Niu, seeing the moonlight and clear dew. Chou is the constellation of Dou and Niu. For example, if Jichou meets Jiwei, and he is born in late summer or early autumn, he will be able to fully display his ability to plan and manage affairs, gathering the heavens and earth under his pen, becoming a pillar of the state. Jichou is indeed the true nest of the constellations Dou and Niu; in late summer or early autumn, the sky is clear and the moon is bright. Jiwei and Dingwei represent the moon and dew. If further paired with metal, it will be most valuable.

格清失逢於祿馬，判為平作之人；局妙陷屈於貴人，斷是道途之士。此言人命遇與不遇之說也。或逢祿貴而無格，只作富人。無氣只尋常人。或入格真，而少祿馬相催，亦是平作道途之人。

The structure may be clear but missing the禄 and 马, so it can only be judged as a person engaged in ordinary livelihood; the situation may be excellent but confined under the nobleman, so it can only be considered as a person traveling on the road. This refers to the distinction between fate encountering favorable conditions and not encountering them. Some may meet禄 and nobleman but lack a proper structure, thus becoming merely wealthy; if they also lack energy, they are just ordinary people. Some may have a genuine structure but lack禄 and 马 to promote it, resulting in the same outcome of ordinary livelihood and traveling on the road.

三刑逢木墓，化為曲尺之星；三奇逢戊辰，亦作剪針之子。木庫未，帶辰戌丑未全，為曲尺之星，加貴人扶，必為大臣。三奇或遇戊辰，反為惡弱之兆。緣辰中有水，戊（戌）中有火，水火交馳，陶鎔變化。如有三奇到，為剪匠或雕木之人也。

Three Evils combined with the Wood Storage (墓库) transform into the Star of the Measuring Rod (曲尺之星); Three Marvels combined with Wuchen (戊辰) become people who use shears and needles. The Wood Storage is located in Wei (未), and if the pillar (柱) contains all four Storages (辰、戌、丑、未), then it becomes the Star of the Measuring Rod. If there is also a Nobleman (贵人) to assist, one is sure to attain a high official position. However, if Three Marvels meet Wuchen, it becomes a sign of misfortune and weakness: because the water is contained in Chen (辰) and the fire is contained in Xu (戌), water and fire interact strongly, like a furnace and a melting pot, changing constantly. In such a situation, even if Three Marvels are present, one can only be a carpenter or a woodcarver.

三奇勿遇，文章空負不成名；六合正逢，家貲實若藏珍寶。進修之士不遇三奇，雖有文章，功名不遂。乙丙丁，甲戊庚，六奇如遇，更得入格，功名可望。得天干地支合於日時，為六合，必主富足藏珍之命也。

If one does not encounter the Three Marvels, even with literary talent, it will be in vain and success will not be achieved. If one meets the Six Harmony, then the family will be wealthy, as if hiding treasures. Those who strive to improve their character and cultivate their careers will find it difficult to achieve fame without the Three Marvels. If the six extraordinary stars—Yi, Bing, Ding, Jia, Wu, and Geng—meet and are in the correct pattern, then there is hope for official rank. When the heavenly stems and earthly branches combine and fall in the day or hour pillars, it is called Six Harmony, indicating a destiny of wealth and hidden treasures.

吉命更逢刑煞，無成破敗之徒。入格者，反倒煞重，流浪之士，無成敗害之人。

A fortunate destiny, if again encountering the upper punishment and malevolent stars, will only result in failure in all endeavors and eventual ruin. A native whose destiny originally fits the pattern, but with excessive malevolent influences, will become a person wandering and homeless, achieving nothing and suffering many losses.

正格又值破空，斯濫窮途之哭。人命入格，反被空亡沖破，遇煞逢凶，為窮途哭人，無破則一生迍邅。

A pure and correct pattern meets destruction and Kongwang, leading to a situation of despair and weeping. When a person's life is already in a proper pattern, yet is broken by Kongwang, and meets bad influences and misfortune, they become someone who is in a desperate situation; even if there is no major destruction, their whole life remains difficult and full of hardships.

五行枯淡，而性情卑微；四柱秀榮，而為人慷慨。人命生不當時，無氣死絕，祿背馬｛回｝，貴人空（虛），謂五行枯淡，必為言不敢言，行不敢行，立不敢立，性情卑小。如四柱有氣，入格者，是星會生旺，而為人慷慨，秀榮俊偉。

If the Five Phases are dry and weak, the person's nature is timid and petty; if the Four Pillars are beautiful and prosperous, the person is generous and open-minded. If a person's destiny is not favorable, and the Five Phases lack vitality, falling into death or decline, with the official star separated, the horse returning, and the nobleman also empty, this is called the Five Phases being dry and thin. Such a person will certainly dare not speak when he should, dare not act when he should, and dare not establish himself in the right way, with a weak and timid nature. If the Four Pillars have vitality and conform to the pattern, with many stars gathering in a prosperous and vigorous place, the person will be open-minded, generous, and outstanding.

才滿三峽，文章居詞館之中。三峽，水急也。學問淵源，才捷如三峽水也。人逢天河大海潤下，更逢己亥最榮。蓋水臨官，謂之詞館之中也。

One's thoughts are abundant like the swift waters of the Three Gorges, and one's writings naturally find a place in the Ciguan. The Three Gorges describe turbulent water; when one's learning has a solid foundation and one's thoughts are quick and flowing, it is like the river waters of the Three Gorges. When a person's destiny meets the flowing water of the Heavenly River or the vast ocean, which are types of downward-flowing water, and also meets Jihai, it becomes especially prosperous. This is because亥 is the officialdom position of water, which is called being in the Ciguan.

學富三（場），文星在學堂之上。人能勤學篤志，必文章星在學堂。海中金，白鑞金，劍鋒金，遇丁巳時乃是。更加吉星，貴人祿馬，必主文章。

One who is well-educated and capable of handling the three examinations is said to have the literary star sitting in the Xuetang. If a person studies diligently and remains steadfast in his aspirations, it is certain that the literary star has fallen into the Xuetang. Those with the destiny of sea gold, white tin gold, and sword-edged gold will encounter the Dingsi hour; if further aided by auspicious stars and the Nobleman's fortune, they will certainly excel in literature.

命推祿馬，格判臺根。發運各得其時，審察洞乎消息。人命以財官印為本，官乃扶身，財為養命之源。或行運遇之，皆為發達。況印以資身，要消詳強弱，為福為禍。宜推本主之興衰，可以辨貧賤富貴矣。

When discussing fate, one must consider the influence of禄 and 马; determining the structure requires assessing the root and foundation. Each aspect has its corresponding time of manifestation, and one must thoroughly understand its growth and decline. A person's destiny depends fundamentally on 财, 官, and 印: 官 supports the main element, 财 is the source of sustenance, and encountering these in one's journey brings success. Moreover, 印 also nourishes the main element. One must carefully consider the strength of the main element to determine whether it brings fortune or misfortune. First, one should examine the rise and decline of the main element in the native chart, then one can clearly distinguish between poverty, low status, wealth, and high status.

為富為貴，乃上下以咸和。若滯若迍，本祿源之相戰。如春木，夏火，秋金，冬水，得四時之相旺，亦得上下咸和，可以圖富貴。如木生於秋，火生於冬，金生於夏，水而逢土，土又遭木，皆為受制之地，安可以求通達哉。

Those who can achieve wealth and honor are those whose relationships between superiors and inferiors are harmonious. Obstacles and difficulties arise when the禄 (favorable position) and 源 (source) are in conflict with each other. For example, in spring the wood thrives, in summer the fire thrives, in autumn the metal thrives, and in winter the water thrives. Each element receives the favorable energy of its season, and when the superior and inferior are harmonious, one can strive for wealth and honor. Conversely, if wood is born in autumn, fire in winter, metal in summer, or water meets earth to be restrained, and earth is in turn restrained by wood, they all fall into positions of being controlled, where how can they hope for smooth progress?

運籌帷幄，必然貴祿兼全；掌握藩垣，善是煞權同到。命有貴人祿馬相生，身旺無沖刑破者，主運籌於帳眼，決勝於千里。煞權者，偏官將星羊刃亡神劫煞之類，皆主威權之職。

Those who can plan and strategize from within the tent must have both the Nobleman and the Lu Spirit present. Those who can control a region excel when both the malevolent force and authority are in place. If a person's destiny includes the Nobleman and the禄马 (which refers to the horse and the禄, symbolizing wealth and status) in a mutually generating relationship, and if their vitality is strong without any conflicts or damages, they are destined to plan from within the tent and decide victories from a distance. The term "sahuan" refers to such forces as the偏官 (biased official), the General Star, the Yangren (shear blade), the Wangshen (wandering spirit), and the Jiesha (calamity spirit), all of which indicate positions of authority and power.

禪（撣）腕飛龍之輔，攘拳搏虎之能，風光顯赫於鄉閭，聲價主持於帝座。解使戎夷率服，能令草莽歸降。文章茂拔萃之才，談論吐珠璣之賦。富饒鄉郡，德潤方隅。可謂一人有慶，兆民賴之。是以聯珠附馬，石崇排金闥之筵。聯珠者，根枝不斷。附祿馬者，乃大富，如石崇。有奇異之寶。

He raised his sleeve to assist the flying dragon sovereign, raised his arm to fight the tiger and displayed his ability, shining brightly in his hometown and gaining high reputation in the court. He could make the barbarian tribes submit, and could make the bandits in the wild all surrender. His writings showed outstanding talent, and his speech could produce words as precious as pearls. He made his town and prefecture prosperous, and his virtue moistened the people in his area. Truly, one person's fortune benefits all the people. Therefore, the linked pearls are added with the auspicious signs of official rank and good fortune, just like Shi Chong of the Jin Dynasty who held grand banquets within the Golden Gate. The linked pearls refer to the root connected to the branches continuously; adding the auspicious signs of official rank and good fortune indicates great wealth, like Shi Chong, who had rare treasures at home.

互換逢方，武帝送窮船之日。互換，交遇天地之間，有財者大富。但心不足，必效武帝，為天子送窮船也。

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches exchange positions and meet at a certain direction, just like the day when Emperor Wu of Han sent away the poor ship. By "exchange," it means the interaction between Heaven and Earth; those with wealth in their destiny can become very rich. However, human hearts are hard to satisfy, so ultimately one should follow Emperor Wu's example, send away the poor ship on behalf of the emperor, and drive away poverty.

水人火局，當招六路之財。如水人，居寅午戌火局者，必招陸路之財。如作商旅，財上見才，必因傷而成。財逢空，必因高而敗財。餘仿此推之。

A person with a water destiny encountering a fire trinity should attract wealth from six directions. For example, if a person with a water destiny has the trinity of寅, 午, and 戌 (fire) in their birth chart, they will surely gain wealth from the land. If they engage in business or travel, encountering wealth again often requires some loss before success is achieved. If wealth meets Kongwang, it will lead to failure due to seeking high gains. The rest can be inferred similarly.

甲人巳午，必達鈞衡之任。甲見己，為大財合，更帶馬官星，其人必達仕途也。餘仿此。

A person born on a Jia day who encounters Si or Wu will certainly be capable of handling important responsibilities. When Jia meets Ji, it forms a major wealth connection. If this is accompanied by the Post-horse and official star, the person will certainly achieve success in their official career. The rest can be inferred in the same way.

陰陽未兆，一氣化生。著三才，遍歷於四時，播四象，化根於萬命。分別貴賤，使學者無不精明。撰述真機，令智士可以易見，用貽後代，慎勿輕傳，雖顯諸仁，宜藏諸用也。

Before the division of yin and yang, the vital energy had already generated all things. It established the three elements, traversed the four seasons; spread the four images, and became the fundamental source of all life. This book distinguishes between importance and inferiority, enabling scholars to fully understand and grasp it clearly; it records the true essence within, making it easy for wise people to comprehend. This is a legacy for future generations, and must not be easily passed on to others; although it is revealed through benevolence, it should be more carefully kept for practical use.