Shen Feng Tong Kao (神峰通考)

神峰子曰：天之所賦者命，窮達夭壽，繫諸氣稟之先，雖聖賢在儒，莫能移易。故君子居易以俟命，唯不知命，無以為君子。然命之理，溯其原則肇於軒轅氏，始有干支之降，師大找作甲子，遂以人之年月日進所生，謂之命焉。蓋與天賦之命，其揆一也。

Shenfengzi said: Heaven bestows upon each person something called "destiny." Whether one is in hardship or success, short-lived or long-lived, is determined at the moment one receives the qi of heaven and earth, which is set before a person is even born; even the sages and virtuous men of the Confucian tradition cannot alter it. Therefore, a gentleman should dwell in an easy and peaceful place, waiting quietly for heavenly destiny. A person who does not understand heavenly destiny is not qualified to be called a gentleman. As for the origin of the theory of destiny, tracing back its source, it begins with the Yellow Emperor, Huanyuanshi: at that time the heavenly stems and earthly branches appeared, and Da Nao created the sixty Jiazi cycles. Thus, a person's birth year, month, day, and hour were used to mark him, which is called "destiny." This man-made calculation of destiny is essentially the same as the destiny bestowed by heaven.

但始無書稽考，至唐袁守成，始作《五星》指南書，呂才作《合婚書》，一行禪師作星曆書，五代有《轆轤》書；前宋有《殿駕》書，南宋遼金有《喬拗》書，元有耶律楚材書，裴大猷有《琴堂虛實》，均以人之生年，五行納音所屬，身命限度為之主，七曜四餘為之用。至有明徐均作《子平》書，專以日干為主本。

At first, there were no written works available for reference. It was not until the Tang dynasty that Yuan Shoucheng wrote the book "Wuxing Zhi Nan" (Guide to the Five Stars), Lü Cai compiled the "Hehun Shu" (Book of Marriage Compatibility), and Yixing Chan师 compiled a calendar book for calculating celestial positions. In the Five Dynasties period, there was the "Lulü" book, in the Northern Song dynasty the "Dianjia" book, in the Southern Song dynasty and during the Liao and Jin dynasties the "Qiaoniao" book, and in the Yuan dynasty, Ye Lu Chuya's writings and Pei Dayou's "Qintang Xushiyi" (The Real and the Illusory in the Music Hall) appeared. These books all focused on the year of birth, the Five Phases associated with the "Nayin" sound element of that year, and the "Shenggong" (body palace) and "Minggong" (destiny palace) along with the degree measurements of the celestial paths. They also used the "Seven Luminaries" (the sun, moon, and five planets: Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus, and Mercury) and the "Four Extra Celestial Bodies" (Ruo, Ji, Qi, and Bo) as tools for calculation. It was not until the Ming dynasty, when Xu Jun wrote the book "Ziping" (Plain Judgment), that the system was specifically changed to use the heavenly stem of the birth day as the fundamental basis of a person's destiny.

月令為用神，歲時為輔佐。籲！命書之作，至此盡矣。其故何歟？蓋五星之說，只是以生年為主，月與日時或遺焉；或以納音為主，干與支或遺焉。熟若子平之理，獨得其中，日通月氣，歲與時為脈終，日為身主，月為巢穴，歲與時為門戶，得於此而不遺於彼，通於上而不遺於上，抑有餘，補不足，中正之道，孰得是焉。

The book "Ziping" takes the monthly stem of the birth month as the "Useful God," and the year pillar and hour pillar as auxiliary elements. Alas! When writings on fate reach this level, they can be said to have reached their culmination. Why is this so? The school of "Five Stars" focuses only on the birth year, often neglecting the month pillar, day pillar, and hour pillar. Some focus only on the "Nayin sound element," while neglecting the heavenly stem and earthly branch. How can these compare to the principles of Ziping? It alone grasps the middle path: the day stem and the monthly stem are connected in energy, the year pillar and hour pillar are the beginning and end of the energy flow. The day stem is the "body ruler," the monthly stem is its nest, and the year pillar and hour pillar are its gateways. It captures one end without neglecting the other; it connects above and below without bias; excess is restrained, deficiency is supplemented—this balanced and upright way, who can surpass it?

餘涉獵群書，頗領旨趣，獨觀命理，有《五星指南》、《琴深嘗書》、《淵海子平》書，理出於正，立法之善，但其中間頗有不根之言，進退之說，無確然一定示人之見。後世緣此，立說益多，益滋人惑，雖授受不過襲謬。殆若行書者迷道，問盲人指示焉。

I have read extensively the works of various scholars and have somewhat grasped their essence. Considering only books on destiny, the works "Five Stars Guide," "Qin Shen Chang Shu," and "Ziping's Sea of Profundity" contain reasonable principles and well-established systems. However, they also include many statements without solid foundation, with inconsistencies and contradictions, and they fail to offer a fixed and clear principle that can be passed down to future generations. Later scholars followed these flaws and developed more theories, making things even more confusing. Teachers and students passed down knowledge orally, but what was transmitted was merely the perpetuation of errors. This is like a traveler who has lost his way and goes to ask a blind man for directions.

是以究之窮取，僻壤，盡皆招搖售術，聽其言則是，校其理則非，竟無一人能埒其堂陛而是撮其樞要也。嗚呼！非惟誣人，實自誣也，子深慨焉。由是究心此道，四十餘年，一理恍然有得，始覺其理有正途，斷無旁出。

Therefore, looking around, from remote villages to bustling cities, everywhere one can see people swaggering about, deceiving others and selling divination techniques. When they speak, they seem to know everything, but when tested against principles, their arguments fall apart completely. Not a single person is truly able to grasp the essential core of this discipline. Alas! This is not only deceiving others, but also deceiving oneself. I feel this deeply and am greatly moved. Therefore, I have devoted all my efforts to this study, for over forty years, and suddenly I have a clear understanding of its principles. Only then did I realize that fate and destiny have a proper path to follow, and will not give rise to any heretical branches.

立五星正說，五星謬說，子平諸格正說，子平諸格謬說，動靜說，蓋頭說，六親說，病藥說，雕枯弱旺損益生長八法說，人命見驗說，蓋取諸尊崇正理，闢諸謬說之意，因名之曰：《命理正宗》，付諸剞劂，以分同好，庶可有補六藝中之萬一云爾。臨川西溪逸叟張楠敘。

Therefore, I established several categories: "The Correct Explanation of the Five Stars" and "The Incorrect Explanation of the Five Stars," "The Correct Explanation of Various Patterns in Zi Ping" and "The Incorrect Explanation of Various Patterns in Zi Ping," "The Theory of Motion and Stillness," "The Theory of Covering," "The Theory of the Six Relations," "The Theory of Disease and Medicine," the eight methods of "Decay, Weakness, Strength, Loss, Gain, Growth, and Increase," and the "Theory of Verified Human Destiny" based on actual case examples. The purpose was to uphold correct principles and refute errors, so I named the book "The正宗 of Destiny Calculation" and entrusted it to the engraver for printing, distributing it among fellow practitioners. Perhaps it may contribute even a fraction to the "Six Arts" of ritual, music, archery, chariot driving, calligraphy, and arithmetic. Zhang Nan, the retired hermit of Xixi in Linqiu, wrote this preface.

安身命宮，原取逢卯安命，逢酉安身，其理何歟？然卯屬東方正木，木主仁，仁主壽，故以命宮寓焉。酉屬西方之方正金，金主義，義主宜，故以身宮寓焉。然命宮為受胎之初，故以仁木主之，仁有生生之道也。身宮為受胎之後，故以義方之，義有成身之道也。身命之立，其原於此，理出於正也。

Astrologers of the star destiny school establish "Ming Gong" and "Shen Gong." Originally, the rule is to count to the Mao position for "Ming Gong" and to the You position for "Shen Gong." The reasoning behind this arrangement lies in the characteristics of these positions. The Mao position belongs to the east and is associated with the wood element, which in the Five Constants represents "Ren" (benevolence). Ren is associated with longevity, so "Ming Gong" is placed here. The You position belongs to the west and is associated with the metal element, which in the Five Constants represents "Yi" (righteousness). Yi signifies proper conduct, so "Shen Gong" is placed here. Furthermore, "Ming Gong" corresponds to the beginning of conception, so the wood element, which embodies the concept of continuous generation, is used as its basis. "Shen Gong" corresponds to after conception, so "Yi" is used to regulate and perfect the body, as Yi signifies the completion of the physical form. The establishment of "Shen Gong" and "Ming Gong" originates from this reasoning, and the principles are derived from proper sources.

安星辰法，當以《五星指南》為之體，《琴堂》、《殿駕》為之用。體可祖之，而為造命之矜式；用可則之，而為禍福之根底。若《喬拗》，若《加盤》，若《步天經》，俱以命宮為祖。如寅亥二宮屬木，畏金克這，喜之生之。卯戌二宮屬火，辰酉二宮屬金，申巳二宮屬水，子丑二宮屬土，午屬太陽，未屬太陰，生克之例同前。

The method of arranging the stars should take the "Five Stars Guide" as the fundamental text, and the "Qin Hall" and "Palace Procession" schools as its applications. The fundamental text can be followed as a standard for constructing the destiny chart, while the applications can be used as a basis for judging fortune and misfortune. As for the "Qiao Nao," "Jia Pan," and "Bu Tian Jing" schools, they all take the "Destiny Palace" as their foundation. The Five Phases associated with each of the twelve palaces are: the Yin and Hai palaces belong to wood, and they fear the metal star to control them, and welcome the water star to generate them; the Mao and Xu palaces belong to fire, the Chen and You palaces belong to metal, the Shen and Si palaces belong to water, and the Zi and Chou palaces belong to earth; the Wu palace belongs to the sun, and the Wei palace belongs to the moon. The method of mutual generation and mutual control among the palaces is the same as the example given for the wood palace above.

獨午屬太陽，被木星遮蔽光，其理頗非近正。然太陽為萬物之尊，穹隆於萬仞之上，木豈能蔽焉。但喜金水以伴之，其理甚是。未屬太陽，未土計以獨之，喜火羅金以護之。但諸星生克俱當以命而論，未可以身宮論之，善命在身先也。

There is only one point that does not make sense: the old view holds that theWu Palace (午) belongs to the Sun, and that the planet Jupiter can obscure its light, but this explanation is clearly unreasonable. The Sun is the most exalted among all things, high above the world, how could Jupiter possibly block its light? Rather, the idea that it prefers the presence of Venus and Mercury nearby is correct. The Wei Palace (未) belongs to the Moon, and the earthy quality in未 is occupied by the Ji Du star alone, which prefers the protection of Mars, Luo Hui stars, and Venus. However, the interactions of these stars in terms of generation and overcoming should be discussed based on the "Ming Gong" (命宫), not the "Shen Gong" (身宫), because the "Ming Gong" comes before the "Shen Gong" in the sequence.

限行於命宮之後，而不從身為廬舍，蓋命屬身之先也。胎之後，即以命宮為廬舍。人之禍福，但當究諸命宮：有何恩星？有何難星？如難星守命，主一生孤苦；恩星守命，主一生富貴。如命宮無星辰之可考，當以三合宮看，如坐寅，則看午戌宮也。如三合無，則看四正宮。但四正宮，頗不近理。如命宮畏金為難，行限亦畏之。凡諸財帛田宅等宮，俱同此也，此係五行生剋，正理之說也。

The great limit is calculated from the "Ming Gong" onwards, and the "Shen Gong" is not considered as a dwelling. This is because the "Ming Gong" comes before the "Shen Gong". After conception, the "Ming Gong" is regarded as the dwelling of a person's destiny. To determine a person's fortune and misfortune, one only needs to examine the "Ming Gong". What stars are sitting in the "Ming Gong"? If a "Nan Xing" (difficult star) is in the "Ming Gong", it indicates a life of hardship. If an "En Xing" (favorable star) is in the "Ming Gong", it indicates a life of wealth and prosperity. If there are no stars in the "Ming Gong", then one should look at the triple harmony positions. For example, if the "Ming Gong" is in the寅 (Yin) position, then one should examine the午 (Wu) and戌 (Xu) positions. If there are no stars in the triple harmony positions, then one should look at the four cardinal positions. However, the four cardinal positions are not very reasonable. If the "Ming Gong" considers the Gold Star as a difficult star and fears it, then when the limit reaches the Gold Star's position, it will still be feared. The same method applies to other positions such as the Wealth and Property Palace and the House and Land Palace. These are all based on the principles of the Five Phases and their interactions, which are the correct explanations.

度主，即以木度所屬。如寅宮立命，纏尾火虎度，即以水克火星度星，為劃度星，即以木恩星，但論度為準。則又有一說焉：或命宮所喜，或又度主所忌，一喜一忌，將何為主？然但以命宮為主，其理則近，若又以度論之，由惑人心矣。劃度則以張剔谷《劃度歌》為則。

The concept of "degree master" refers to determining it based on the star mansion associated with the degree. For example, if one's destiny is established in the寅 (Yin) palace and the degree is linked to the mansion of the fire tiger (Wěi Huǒ Hǔ), then the water star is used to overcome the fire star, which is called "cutting the degree star," and the wood star is referred to as the "favorable star." Everything is determined solely based on the degree. Here arises another point of discussion: some stars are favored by the "birth palace" but disliked by the "degree master." When there is both favor and dislike, which should take precedence? In my opinion, the "birth palace" should be the primary consideration, as this reasoning is more reliable; if we consider the degree instead, it would only confuse people's minds. As for the method of cutting the degree, it should follow the criteria set out in Zhang Ti Gu's "Song of Cutting the Degree."

若日月木火土金水為正七曜星，若羅星則為水之奴，計星則為土之奴，氣星則為木之奴，孛星則為水之奴，此為四餘星。然七曜星命限逢之，見禍或淺；四餘星命限逢之，見禍式烈。何也？七曜主星屬君子，四餘奴星屬不人，狐假虎威，正理然也。

The sun, the moon, and the five planets of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water are the genuine "seven luminaries." Rahu is a servant star of water, and the counter planet is a servant star of earth, the qi star is a servant star of wood, and the孛 star is a servant star of water. These four are collectively known as the "Four Extra." However, when encountering the "seven luminaries" in one's destiny, the resulting calamities are relatively minor; but when encountering the "Four Extra," the calamities are particularly severe. Why is this so? The "seven luminaries" are the main stars, like gentlemen; the "Four Extra" are servant stars, like petty people. Petty people take advantage of the power of the great, causing more harm, which is exactly the reason for this.

五星諸書之立，惟《五星指南》，所立起八字，安身合，安星辰，節氣五行生剋之理，此係看命之門戶，不可無也，其餘同則陳諸五行謬說類內。又若《五星》、《琴堂》、《殿駕》、《加盤》、《步天經》俱屬正理。但五星之說，近正理者頗少，近謬說都頗多也。

The various works of the Five Stars school only have the book "Five Stars Guide" which arranges the Eight Characters, the position of the body, the destiny palace, the arrangement of stars, and the theory of solar terms and the Five Phases generating and overcoming each other, as the entry point for studying destiny. These cannot be omitted. The other parts that are similar are all placed under the section "False Theories of the Five Stars" below. In addition, the works "Five Stars," "Qintang," "Dianjia," "Japian," and "Butian Jing" also belong to the correct principles. However, overall, the part of the Five Stars studies that conforms to the correct principles is quite limited, while the part that is close to false theories is quite extensive.

夫金木水火土，原天一生水，地二生火，即以水一、火二、木三、金四、土五次第列之。後類景即是以海中、爐中、大林、路旁之妄說配其納音五行為歌，使後人可以成誦。夫何後世妄以海中爐中無理之說，立為門戶。

The Five Phases, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, are based on the old saying "Heaven produces water with one, earth produces fire with two." Thus, they are arranged in the order of water one, fire two, wood three, metal four, and earth five. Later people, for easier memorization, paired such meaningless names as "sea metal," "furnace fire," "great forest wood," and "roadside earth" with the "Nayin" Five Phases and compiled them into rhymes, making it easier for later learners to memorize. Who would have thought that later generations would take these names like "sea" and "furnace," which originally had no meaning, as genuine, and establish them as a school of thought.

若《三車一覽》、《望斗真經》、《耶律經》、《玉井奧訣》、《蘭臺妙選》等書，俱不以祖其身命限度，近理之事為言，漫以江山、水石、道風、道雨言之，又以人之生年、十二支生肖所屬，論人吉凶，夫何謬也！

Books like Sanche Yilan, Wangdou Zhenjing, Yelü Jing, Yu Jing Ao jue, and Lantai Miaoxuan do not base their arguments on reasonable concepts such as "body palace," "life palace," and the limits of one's destiny. Instead, they use flowery language about mountains, rivers, wind, and rain to embellish their writings. They also use the zodiac animal corresponding to the twelve earthly branches of the year someone was born to predict their fortune throughout life. How absurd this is!

蓋原生肖本以十二禽獸身中各欠一件肖者似也，以十二禽獸似此也。如鼠欠光，牛欠牙，虎欠項，兔欠唇，龍欠聰，蛇欠足，馬欠瞳，猴欠脾，雞人賢，豬欠筋，皆以十二支所生肖此也，全不關係人之八字干支。妄以此生肖而論命耶，然以人所生之年地支一字而論，如剜人肉而貼己肉，血氣實不相通。

The origin of the Chinese zodiac signs is simply that each of the twelve animals is said to be missing one part of its body. "Xiao" means similarity, so the twelve animals are used to symbolize the twelve earthly branches. For example, the rat lacks eyesight, the ox lacks the upper teeth, the tiger lacks the neck, the rabbit lacks the upper lip, the dragon lacks hearing, the snake lacks four legs, the horse lacks the pupil, the monkey lacks the spleen, the rooster lacks the kidneys, and the pig lacks sinew. These are merely symbolic correspondences between the twelve earthly branches and the animals, and have nothing to do with the heavenly stems and earthly branches in a person's birth year. To use the zodiac for fortune-telling based solely on the earthly branch of the birth year is like taking someone else's flesh and attaching it to oneself; the blood and qi are not connected.

且如今宜黃縣顯宦譚二華命，庚辰甲申丁未丙午，本然八字是身強殺淺，行殺旺地，貴封萬戶之候，其理甚是。舍此正說，謬言其命屬龍，得丁未丙午日時，謂之龍天河，以龍遇水龍為極貴。

Take the case of Tan Erhua, a prominent official in Yihuang County today. His birth chart is Gengchen in the year pillar, Jiashen in the month pillar, Dingwei in the day pillar, and Bingwu in the hour pillar. This is a pattern of "strong body with weak killing energy": the day stem Ding fire, although born in the metal Shen month and thus out of its season, has the Wei earth in the day's position to support it, and the Bing Wu in the hour pillar also helps the fire. Moreover, the Jia wood in the month stem nourishes the fire, so the body is strong. The killing energy, which is water, is only hidden in the壬 water within Shen and the癸 water within Chen, without appearing in the heavenly stem, so the "seven killing" is weak. Therefore, it is only when the "seven killing" water becomes strong that he achieves success, eventually becoming a marquis with a thousand households. This reasoning is correct. However, old interpretations ignore this principle and instead claim that because his zodiac is the dragon, and he has the Dingwei and Bingwu in his day and hour pillars, which is called "dragon heavenly river," the dragon meeting water is extremely auspicious.

假如有一貧命，是庚辰甲申癸亥癸亥，亦可以龍歸大海論之，何以極貧？蓋緣此八之水多，以水為病，再行北方之運，以水濟水，正謂北祿逐馬，守窮途而犧惶也。且如人屬雞狗鍺羊，跡有貴人命，請問將何理論之？二者所說俱謬。

Suppose there is another poor and lowly fate with the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year column as Gengchen, the month column as Jiashen, the day column as Guihai, and the hour column as Guihai. It can still be said to be "dragon returning to the sea." Why then is this person so destitute? The reason lies in the excessive amount of water in this八字. Both the day and hour heavenly stems are Gui water, and the day and hour earthly branches are both Hai water. In addition, the Shen branch contains Ren water and the Chen branch contains Gui water, all contributing to the water. Thus, water becomes the "disease" of this fate. If this person goes through the northern water destiny, it is like adding water to water, which is exactly what is called "northern official chasing a horse," leading to being trapped in a dead end and wandering without a place to rely. Moreover, among those born in the year of the rooster, dog, pig, and sheep, there are certainly great and noble fates. So, how can we explain this with any logic? It is clear that these two sets of statements about the zodiac are both wrong.

一《五星指南》，載破碎吞啖等殺，及小兒雷公金鎖斷橋休庵百日，四柱雞飛等關。中以生年一字，以犯某時甘日為言，又立險語，哭斷不過三歲死，及打腦斷橋之說，以驚人之父母，並不以八字干支生剋制化財官論之。且以正理搜尋，尚且禍福不驗，此只把一字以定生死，以實謬說也。

There is another point: the "Five Stars Guide" mentions things like "fragmentation" and "devouring" which are considered Inauspicious Sha, as well as various dangerous periods in the infant's life such as "Thunder God," "Golden Lock," "Broken Bridge," "Resting Temple," "One Hundred Days," "Four Pillars," and "Chicken Flying." These all take only one character from the person's birth year, claiming that they are conflicting with a certain time and day, and deliberately inventing frightening words, saying that the child will not live past three years old, or things like "beating the head" and "broken bridge," specifically meant to scare parents. They do not base their arguments on the principles of the eight characters' stem and branch relationships, their generation and overcoming, or the prosperity and decline of wealth and official positions. One must know that even if we carefully examine according to proper principles, good and bad fortune may not necessarily come to pass, let alone concluding a person's life or death based on just one character. This is truly a complete and utter misconception.

呂才作《合婚書》，豈有是理耶？蓋人之婚姻，由於月老硷書，赤強繫足。今之擇婚擇命，無過欲盡父母愛子之心。男之擇女也，八字貴看夫子二星；女之擇男也，八字貴得中和之道。夫何以下文男女所噩這諸般為忌，其理甚謬，說見下文。如俗諺云：此是來蠻經。蓋滅退蠻人，羞與中國為婚，故將此無下理之說，以哄滅之，其理或是。

Lu Cai compiled a book called "The Book of Matching Marriages," but where is the logic in that? Human marriage is originally something decided by the Moon God's ledger, with a red thread tying the feet of the destined partners. Now, when choosing a spouse, it is merely an effort to fulfill the parents' love for their children. The man selects the woman, focusing on her "husband star" and "child star" in her birth chart; the woman selects the man, focusing on whether his birth chart has a balanced and harmonious nature. So why does the "Book of Matching Marriages" later list all sorts of names of offenses for both men and women as taboos? Those reasons are absurd, and details will be discussed below. A common saying is that this is a "Laiman Jing" (a book of nonsense). In ancient times, to subdue the retreating barbarians, the Central Plains were ashamed to marry with them, so they invented these senseless statements to deceive and wear down the barbarians—according to this explanation, it makes sense.

骨髓破鐵掃帚六害：大敗、狼籍、飛天、狼籍、八敗、孤虛謬說。此說原止是將人之禍不與日地相關，斷頭絕腳為說，不特立諸空言，而且刻諸版籍，立險語，以駭人之聽信。後世愚夫婦，遂以為真，或有斯犯，即駭而驚；或有高明，知其果於應驗，以破其說，彼亦不信，且言曰：只讀儒書，未諳此理。或亦酷信，遂使下愚之人，曰此上人尚且信之，我何疑焉！一犬吠形，百犬吠聲。

"The terms 'broken marrow,' 'iron broom,' 'six harms,' as well as 'great defeat,' 'wasteland,' 'flying wolf wasteland,' 'eight defeats,' and 'solitude and vacancy' are mere fabrications that claim a person's fortune and misfortune have nothing to do with the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the day or the hour. They simply cut off the beginning and end to form a set of words. These not only remain at the level of empty talk, but are also carved into wooden blocks for printing, creating sensational and alarming statements to frighten people into believing them. Later generations of foolish men and women took these seriously. As soon as they heard they had committed one of these, they would be shocked and frightened. Occasionally, some people with better understanding knew these claims had never actually come true, and tried to refute them, but others would not believe them, saying instead that these were merely things learned from Confucian texts, and that those who understand this discipline do not know Confucianism. Some scholars themselves strongly believe in these ideas, so those with low understanding would say, if even such a superior person believes in it, why should I doubt it? Just as one dog barks at a shadow, a hundred dogs will bark along with the sound."

又或儲備了，果係偏枯，太弱太旺，有病無約，兼帶謬說，愚人且不以儲備字正理不好為說，只浪怨帶此謬說之害，又蔌浪聽愚人諺語，飛天狼籍是八敗耶，此非君子之言，齊東野人之語也。愚謂此等妄語，刊諸版籍，必須焚其版，火其書，而後可出。

There is another situation: a person's four pillars of destiny are indeed imbalanced, either too weak or too strong, suffering from a 'disease' without a 'remedy'. By chance, they also come to bear these incorrect names. The ignorant refuse to consider that the problem lies in the poor reasoning of the original four pillars, and instead blame their misfortune solely on the presence of these names. They also recklessly believe in foolish sayings such as 'flying heaven's chaos' meaning 'eight defeats'. This is not the speech of a gentleman, but the nonsense of a commoner. In my opinion, such reckless words, once printed and circulated in book form, must be destroyed both in their printing blocks and their books before anything else can be done.

進財退財，望門守寡，妻多厄，夫多厄，死墓絕妨妻，死墓絕妨夫，斯說之謬，原止以人之生年金木水火土納音所屬，只論年月以上一字犯之。嗚呼，豈有是理耶！只論年月，丟下日時不論。年月日時全備，方能論得人之禍福。

The ideas of "gaining wealth," "losing wealth," "being widowed at the gate," "many troubles for wife," "many troubles for husband," and "harm from death,墓,绝 to wife" and "harm from death,墓,绝 to husband" are absurd because they originally only consider the "Nayin sound element" of the year of birth, and only check whether the single character on the year pillar and month pillar is involved. How can there be such reasoning in the world! They only consider the year and month, completely ignoring the day and hour pillars. Only when all four pillars—year, month, day, and hour—are complete can one properly judge a person's fortune and misfortune.

且進財退財，繫乎自己命運所招，安有他人家男女而能致我之禍福耶？俗說退九年，退十年，益見此說益也。又有金輿祿，以馬前一位所犯一字，浪以男人為忌，其謬之甚何惑人之甚耶！

Moreover, wealth comes and goes, and it is brought about by one's own destiny and fortune; how could someone else's children bring me misfortune or blessing? There are also sayings in the folk such as "retreating nine years" and "retreating ten years," which further highlight how shallow this kind of explanation is. There is also something called "Jinyu Lu" (Golden Chariot and Favor), which merely takes the character before the Post-horse (Yimashu) and arbitrarily designates it as a taboo for men. It is absurd to such an extent that it can still deceive people to this degree!

婦命禍福淫亂，式以八敗、桃花殺為道忌。八敗則以豬羊犬吠春三月，蓋以亥未戌生人，見三月生者，遂為之八敗，並不聯屬日時，並不論其夫子和之道。假如亥未戌三個生人，見此辰月，終不然是他仇家也，亦非天地將此此辰月虧負此三人也。八敗之說，其謬甚矣。

In discussing the fortune and misfortune of women's lives and their involvement in immoral behavior, old methods always regarded "eight disasters" and "Taohua Kill" as major taboos. The so-called "eight disasters" refer to the phrase "Pigs, sheep, dogs barking in spring of the third month": those born in the years of Hai, Wei, and Xu, if they are also born in the third lunar month, are considered to have committed the "eight disasters." This does not involve the day pillar or the hour pillar, nor does it matter whether their "husband star" and "child star" are harmonious. Imagine that those born in the years of Hai, Wei, and Xu, when encountering the month of Chen, which is not their enemy, would the heavens and earth single out this month to wrong them? The concept of "eight disasters" is truly absurd.

又桃花殺之說曰：寅午戌兔從犯裡出。蓋其立說之意何耶？其寅午戌屬火，火則裸形，沐浴於卯，謂其火在卯上，浴水有裸體之嫌，妄立此名，其謬可知矣。吾嘗屢見富貴夫子兩全老婦，幼帶八敗，父母另將年命改造適人，及至臨終，始夫子真造，以紀譜券，其夫又無大敗之對。乃我嘗將此婦真造視之，果係夫子星秀，理得中和，八敗謬說果然也。

Now talking about the "Taohua Sha" or "Flower Kill," the rhyme says, "Yin, Wu, Xu, the rabbit comes out from Mao." What is the intention behind this statement? Yin, Wu, and Xu form a fire trinity, and fire is in the twelve long lives "bathing" in Mao. The "bathing" position is also called "naked form," so it says that fire reaches Mao, and when it meets water for bathing, it seems to have the suspicion of being naked, thus randomly attaching the name "Taohua" to it—the absurdity is evident. I have often seen women who have both husband and children, and who live a wealthy and prosperous life until old age, who were young with "eight defeats." Their parents changed her birth year and married her off to another man; until her death, they only revealed her true birth date and recorded it in the family register and marriage contract, yet her husband's side never showed any "great defeat" as predicted. I once looked at her real birth chart, and indeed, her "husband star" and "son star" were clear and elegant, and the principles were in harmony—this shows clearly that the "eight defeats" theory is indeed a mistaken one.

又或本然八字偏枯，夫子星虧，又帶八敗，世俗之人，只謂其帶敗，不知其八字本然不差了。故人擇女之命，但以夫星為主，子星次之，柱中若有夫星，便以夫星論之，原無夫星，另尋他格。蓋夫貴妻亦貴，夫貧妻亦貧，富貴從夫，其理甚明。

There is another situation: when one's birth chart is already imbalanced, both the 'husband star' and 'child star' are lacking, and she also happens to have the 'eight defeats'. Common people only say she has the 'defeats', but they do not realize that her birth chart was originally bad. Therefore, when selecting a wife's fate, we mainly consider the 'husband star', and the 'child star' comes next: if there is a 'husband star' in the four pillars, we analyze it from the 'husband star'; if there is no 'husband star', we look for other patterns. Because if the husband is wealthy, the wife will also be wealthy; if the husband is poor, the wife will also be poor. Wealth and status come with the husband, and this principle is clear.

何以名其官星為夫？蓋克我者，官星也，則身受制於夫，不敢淫亂，不敢妒暴。又喜夫星生旺之運，及有財神助起其夫，大畏食神傷官之運，以克其夫也。若日方弱，夫星太旺，帶有二三重者，此非好夫也，乃命之夫也，則喜食神傷官以制之，大運亦然。若制之太過，則又不足，貴得中和。

Why is the "official star" called husband? Because the "official star" is the one that controls me. The day stem, representing the wife, is controlled by the husband, so it does not commit adultery, does not become jealous or violent. Therefore, a woman's fortune is favorable when the "husband star" is strong and flourishing, and also when the column contains the "wealth star" to support the husband. She most fears the "food god" and "hurt official" years, as they will harm the husband. If the day stem is weak and the "husband star" is too strong, with two or three layers in the column, this is not a good husband, but rather a husband who takes her life. In such a case, it is better to have the "food god" and "hurt official" to control it, and the same applies to the big year. However, if the control is excessive, the "husband star" becomes insufficient, so the balance is most important.

大抵女命有夫則有子，子則從夫生，無夫則無子，子從何處覓？愚曾欲覓河準橋黃女為子婦，閱其八字不美拒之，是己未丁丑甲寅甲子。愚曰用丑中辛金為夫也，嫌未中丁火，鑽入丑中，破去其夫星，再加丁火透出天干，寅中又有丙火進氣，原夫星衰，而制夫星旺也。吾推其運，入寅五月必死，果五月患痘疹而頑強也。

In general, a woman's husband is the source of her children, for children are born from the husband; without a husband, there can be no children, so where would the children come from? I once intended to marry a girl from the Huang family by the Hezhun Bridge as a daughter-in-law, but I rejected her because her八字 was unfavorable. Her八字 is: the year pillar is Jiwei, the month pillar is Dingchou, the day pillar is Jiayin, and the hour pillar is Jiazi. I said: the Jia wood day stem should take the hidden Xin metal in Chou as the 'husband star,' but unfortunately the Ding fire in Wei enters Chou—Chou and Wei form a conflict, and the Ding fire in Wei directly harms the Xin metal in Chou, destroying the 'husband star.' Moreover, the Ding fire is also revealed in the month stem, and the hidden Bing fire in Yin is rising. This is the case where the 'husband star' is originally weak, while the fire that controls the 'husband star' is extremely strong. I predicted her fate, and said that when she enters the寅 year and reaches May, she would certainly die. Later, she indeed died in May from a severe rash that was fatal.

又如淫亂娼婢之說，亦甚有理。蓋或身主太旺，無夫星以制之，或又無財星以為依託，尤且身主血氣太旺，無官剋制，無夫管攝，逾於規矩準繩之外，安得不放逸為淫為奔乎！非特無夫，又且無子。蓋八字柱中無夫星，則子星何而生也？

As for the theory that women become promiscuous or fall into prostitution or become concubines and servants, it is indeed reasonable. Generally, if the day's ruler is too strong and there is no "husband star" to control it, nor any "wealth star" to rely on, and if the day's ruler has excessive energy and no "official star" to restrain it, with no husband to discipline her, she will go beyond the proper bounds and become unrestrained, leading to licentiousness and running away. Not only is there no husband, but there is also no son—since there is no "husband star" in the four pillars, how can the "son star" appear at all?

又或身主太弱，被其偏官正官，三四點夫星以制之，又無食神傷官以制其夫星，又或財多以撓其身主，雖曰官殺為夫也，此則非夫星也，乃克身之賊也。若有此等，必須制夫之運。又若日主無根，官殺太多，或從夫星，要行夫星旺處，蓋棄命從殺從夫，如人舍命而從強賊也。亦主富貴有子，但畏見從。

There is another type where the day stem is too weak and is heavily controlled by three or four points of 'biased official' and 'official', which are the 'husband stars'. Since there is no 'food god' or 'injury god' to restrain the 'husband star', or if there is too much 'wealth' that disturbs the day stem, in such cases although 'official' and 'killer' are considered as the husband, they are no longer the 'husband star', but rather the thief that harms the person. For such a destiny, one must go through a period that can control the husband. Another type is when the day stem has no root energy and there are too many 'official' and 'killer' energies. In this case, one should follow the 'husband star', which means going through a period where the 'husband star' is strong. This is called 'abandoning the destiny to follow the killer', or following the husband. It is like giving up one's life to rely on a bandit. Such a destiny may also lead to wealth and children, but one must be careful that the flow of fortune does not destroy this 'following' situation.

苟或日主有根，而惟官殺太旺，又無剋制，多是為婢為娼，是不得已而從人也。此等八字，俱繫淫亂。或因八字有此旺身弱之病，而又帶桃花，愚人不言八字偏枯之病，而浪以帶桃花為名，此等之謬，有智之士，請當細察。

If the day stem has its root, but the 'official star' and 'kill star' are too strong and there is no way to control them, then it is mostly likely to become a servant, concubine, or prostitute, forced to submit to others. Such a birth chart is considered to be of a licentious nature. Some people have the 'disease' of strong 'kill star' and weak self in their birth charts, and happen to also have 'taohua'. Ignorant people do not address the fundamental problem of the chart's imbalance, but instead wrongly label it as 'having taohua'. This kind of misunderstanding should be carefully distinguished by those with insight.

原出呂才蠻滅之說，只以男女年，浪立數目，配合相成，名曰合婚。妄立天醫福德為上婚，游魂歸魂為中婚，五鬼絕命為下婚，其謬甚矣。安可只以男女二年命，舍去月與日時，而能論人婚配者乎？若是有理，則天下之議婚者，俱擇上中二婚者而配之，擇下婚者而舍之，其書其易而不難，宜乎天下先天奇之婦，喪偶之矣。夫何後世又有孤孀之患者？

The method of matching marriages originally comes from Lu Cai's theory of subduing barbarians: it only takes the birth years of the man and woman, arbitrarily combines some numbers, and creates a name for compatibility, called "marriage compatibility." It falsely establishes "Tianyi" and "Fude" as superior marriages, "Youhun" and "Guihun" as medium marriages, and "Wugui" and "Jieming" as inferior marriages, which is very absurd. How can one determine a person's marriage solely based on the years of birth, ignoring the months, days, and hours? If this were reasonable, then everyone who discusses marriage would choose superior or medium compatibility, completely avoiding inferior ones, making this study too easy and effortless. Logically, there should be no more widows and widowers in the world. But why do people in later generations still suffer from the pain of being orphans and widows?

分雖出於宿世之所定，而亦由於議婚者之明也。然議婚之禮，人道之端，亦不可不慎也。其理當何如耶？但當看男命，帶比肩劫財重者，必擇婦命帶傷官食神重者配之。若婦命帶傷官食神重者，必擇男命帶比肩劫財重者配之。此係合婚之正理。豈可以呂才上中下三婚無根之說，無據之理，而議人之婚配也耶！呂才說之謬，不足信也明矣。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Although fate is determined in previous lives, it also depends on the ability of the people arranging the marriage. The ceremony of proposing marriage is the beginning of human relationships, and it is indeed not something to be taken lightly. Then, what is the correct principle? One should simply look at the man's birth chart: if his chart has a strong presence of "Biqian" and "Jiecai," he must be matched with a woman whose chart has a strong presence of "Shangguan" and "Shishi." Conversely, if the woman's chart has a strong presence of "Shangguan" and "Shishi," she must be matched with a man whose chart has a strong presence of "Biqian" and "Jiecai." This is the correct principle for matching marriages. How can one use the three categories of marriage proposed by Lü Cai—without foundation or evidence— to determine the marriage of others? Lü Cai's theory is clearly absurd and unreliable.

格曰：如《珞錄子》，專以財官為主，據其為說亦謬矣。雖人身以財官為依據財官太旺，日主太弱，則身主不難任其財官。苟日主太旺，財官氣輕，則財官不足身主之理。以財官日主參看。若子平書云：“財官輕而日旺，運行財官最為奇。”此主至此至當可為看命之法則。右《珞錄子》所言，止要財官生旺，不看日主旺弱，豈不甚謬乎？

The people who discuss character patterns say: A book like Luolu Zi focuses solely on 'wealth' and 'officials', but according to this, it is wrong. Although a person's life indeed relies on 'wealth' and 'officials' as a basis, when 'wealth' and 'officials' are too strong and the day stem is too weak, the day stem cannot bear such 'wealth' and 'officials'; conversely, if the day stem is too strong and 'wealth' and 'officials' are weak, then 'wealth' and 'officials' are insufficient for the day stem to use. Therefore, one must refer to both 'wealth' and 'officials' and the day stem together. The book of Zi Ping says: 'When 'wealth' and 'officials' are light and the day stem is strong, the movement to 'wealth' and 'officials' is most extraordinary.' This statement is very appropriate and can be used as a principle for examining fate. The above discussion in Luolu Zi, which only considers 'wealth' and 'officials' being strong and ignores whether the day stem is strong or weak, is not entirely correct.

日貴格，如甲戊庚牛羊，乙巳鼠猴鄉之類也。焉有斯理。雖曰天乙貴人，日主臨此貴人之上，或作日貴論其體咎。然貴人之說，名有數端，原取名之不據理出。即與五星小兒、諸多關妄謬之說同。雖曰日主臨之，不論財官印星，獨以貴人為主，甚為虛誕。且原立諸多貴人之說，只是飄空而立，不根理出。豈可信乎？六乙鼠貴格，亦同此例。謬說無疑也。

The so-called "Day Nobleman Pattern" is established according to rhymes like "Jia, Wu, and Geng belong to Ox and Sheep, Yi and Si belong to Rat and Monkey." But what sense is there in this? Although it is called "Tianyi Nobleman," if the day master is exactly sitting on top of the Nobleman, it is considered "Day Nobleman" to judge fortune and misfortune. However, the name "Nobleman" itself has several different kinds, and the original naming had no rational basis. It is no different from the childish and baseless claims of the Five Stars School regarding such things as infant-related evils. It says that as long as the day master is in contact with the Nobleman, it does not matter whether there are "wealth," "officials," or "seal" - these proper stars - and it solely relies on the Nobleman to determine fortune and misfortune, which is indeed baseless. Moreover, the many names of Nobleman established originally were all made up without any rational foundation, so how can they be trusted? The "Six Yi Rat Nobleman Pattern" is also the same kind of nonsense, without doubt.

日德格有五：甲寅、戊辰、庚辰、壬戌曰也。何以見其為德也？不考原委，不詢來歷，誤以日德名之，豈不是子平中之謬說乎？魁罡格，取壬辰，庚戌、庚辰、戊戌，臨四墓之上，取其為魁罡，難掌大權，並不以理論。何以臨此四墓之上就能掌握威權？此亦子平書之大謬也。

"The Day of Virtue" includes five days, namely Jiayin, Wuchen, Gengchen, Renxu, and others. Why are these days called "Virtue"? Without examining their origins or seeking their reasons, they are mistakenly labeled as "Day of Virtue," which is clearly a misconception in the study of Zi Ping. There is also the "Kui Gang Pattern," which selects four days: Renchen, Gengxu, Gengchen, and Wuxu. These days are said to sit on the four burial grounds of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, hence called "Kui Gang," claiming they can wield great power, but this is entirely illogical. Why should sitting on these four burial grounds grant authority? This is a major error in the Zi Ping texts.

六壬趨艮，謂用寅中甲木，能合己土，為壬之官；謂用寅中丙火，能合辛金，為壬之印。俱是無中生有之說，吾恐謬也。大抵與前拱祿、飛天、祿馬之說，相為表裡。此說尤非，故以謬名之也。

The pattern "Six Yin Tending Toward Gen" refers to taking the hidden Jia wood in the寅 branch, which Jia can combine with to bring forth Ji earth, and Ji earth is the "official" of Yin water; it also takes the hidden Bing fire in the寅 branch, which Bing can combine with to bring forth Xin metal, and Xin metal is the "nurturing" of Yin water. These are all explanations that create something from nothing, and I think they are wrong. Overall, this is largely consistent with previous patterns such as "supporting the official" and "celestial禄 and horse," but this particular pattern is especially unstable, so it is classified as a mistaken doctrine.

六甲趨乾，謂該上乃天之門戶，謂甲日生人臨此，謂之趨乾。假如別日干生臨亥上，何以不謂之趨乾也？然天門亦只好此六甲日主來趨也。然天門體至圓，本無門戶可入，然乾乃西北之界，類天之門戶，豈可論人禍福乎？此說是子平之謬也。

The pattern "Six Jia approaching Qian" says that the position of Hai is the gate of heaven, and if someone born on a Jia day is positioned on Hai, it is called "approaching Qian." But if another day stem is positioned on Hai, why isn't it called "approaching Qian"? Is this heavenly gate only allowed to be approached by the six Jia days? Moreover, the heavens are round and there is no actual gate to enter. The position of Qian is merely the boundary of the northwest direction, and it is onlywith difficulty compared to the gate of heaven. How can it be used to determine human fortune and misfortune? This statement is also a mistaken idea in the study of Zi Ping.

勾陳得位，以戊為勾陳，其一理也。得位謂其臨財官也，若戊己身主不柔，則能任財官也，則謂這勾陳位也。宜矣。若戊己氣弱，臨其財宮太旺之地，或為財多身弱，或為殺重身輕，若以勾陳得位為美，豈不謬首？玄武當權，與此理相同也。

The pattern "Gou Chen in Position" refers to theWu Earth (Wu Earth) being called "Gou Chen." This has some reasoning behind it. "Getting into position" means the day stem is in the place of "wealth" and "officials." If theWu Earth orJi Earth (Ji Earth) is not weak and can bear the burden of "wealth" and "officials," then calling it "Gou Chen in Position" is reasonable. However, if theWu Earth orJi Earth is weak and is in a place where "wealth" and "officials" are strong, leading to situations like "too much wealth but weak body" or "too strong killing force but weak body," then still calling it a good pattern would be absurd. The pattern "Xuan Wu in Authority" with壬癸 water as "Xuan Wu" follows the same reasoning.

從革格，謂庚辛日干，見申酉戌全，或巳酉丑全，此多剝雜，原非純粹可睹，與壬癸潤下格理同，此二格多矣。未曾有富貴者，但當以別理推之。止有曲直稼穡二格多富貴，火全巳午未格，亦未見其美。由是尊其所正，而闢其所謬也。

"The 'From-Revolution' pattern" refers to days with the stem Geng or Xin seeing the branches Shen, You, and Xu all present, or the triple harmony of Si, You, and Chou all present. Such octuple characters are generally mixed and cannot be considered pure, similar to the 'Moistening-Down' pattern of days with Ren or Gui. These two patterns are often seen, but there have been no truly prosperous and wealthy cases. Therefore, one should still follow other principles for analysis. Only the 'Bend-And-Straight' pattern of wood and the 'Cultivation' pattern of earth have more cases of prosperity and wealth. The fire pattern with Si, Wu, and Wei all present has not shown any particular benefits. Therefore, I respect those that conform to proper principles and reject those that are absurd.

何以為之動也？其體屬陽，陽主動，故天行健，圓轉循球而無端。故以人之八天干透露於上者，為之動也。如八字天干之甲木，但能克運上天干之戊土也，不能克巳中所藏之戊土也。蓋以動攻為親切，如男人之攻得男人也，不攻閨閫中所藏之女人也。

What is meant by "movement" (动)? The essence of movement belongs to yang, and yang is associated with motion. Therefore, the "Qian Hexagram" in the "Zhou Changes" says, "Heaven's movement is vigorous" — meaning the celestial bodies revolve continuously without beginning or end. Therefore, the heavenly stems appearing in the heavenly dry branches of a person's birth chart are called "movement." For example, the heavenly stem Jia (甲) wood in the heavenly dry branch can only overcome the heavenly stem Wu (戊) earth in the big destiny year, but cannot overcome the hidden Wu earth in the Si (巳) branch. This is because movement overcoming movement is most direct, just like a man can only overcome another man, but not the woman hidden inside the house.

但雖不能攻人，而亦不能搖動震驚之意，但不能作實禍也。如女人見男來攻，雖不能加捶楚於其身，而亦有恐懼之意焉。如運中申中地支之庚金，亦不能攻我八字中天干所透之甲木也。是以天干之動，只能攻得天干之動，不能攻地支之靜也，明矣。

Although heavenly stems cannot actually attack the hidden elements in earthly branches, they can still shake and disturb them, but they cannot cause real harm. It is like a woman seeing a man come to her door; although he does not actually hit her, she still feels some fear. Conversely, the庚 gold hidden in the earthly branch of the big year of申 cannot attack the 甲 wood that is revealed in my birth chart's heavenly stem. This shows that the "movement" of heavenly stems can only attack the "movement" of other heavenly stems, and cannot affect the "stillness" of earthly branches. This is very clear.

何以為之靜也？其休屬陰，陰主靜，故地承順，方靜守固而有常。故以人之八字支隱藏於下者，為之靜也。如八字地之庚金，但能克運上地支之甲木，不能克運上天之甲木也。蓋以靜攻靜為親切，如女只攻得女人也，不能攻在外之男人也。

What is meant by "quietness" or "静"? The essence of quietness belongs to yin, and yin is characterized by stillness and calmness. Therefore, the earth follows the heavenly path, remains upright and still, holds firm and maintains a constant order. Hence, the hidden branches in one's birth chart, which are beneath the heavenly stems, are called "quietness." For example, in the earthly branches of a birth chart, the metal of Geng can only overcome the wood of Jia in the big year's earthly branch, but cannot overcome the wood of Jia in the big year's heavenly stem. This is because overcoming with quietness is most effective, just like a woman can only overcome another woman, but not a man outside.

但雖不能被其攻，亦有搖動震驚之意也。如運上地支之庚金，亦不能破我八字天干之甲木也。是以地支之靜，只能攻得地支之靜，不能攻天干這動也，亦明矣。又如辰戌丑未四地支之物，乃天地四方收藏之庫，極牢固。假如八字地支，辰在有戊土，乙未癸水運，或行寅，寅中雖有甲木，亦不能破其戊。

Although it does not actually break through, there is still a sense of shaking and shock. For example, the庚 metal in the earthly branch of the big destiny cannot break the甲 wood in the heavenly stem of the birth chart. This shows that the "stillness" of the earthly branches can only attack the "stillness" of other earthly branches, and cannot affect the "movement" of the heavenly stems, which is very clear. Moreover, the four earthly branches of 辰, 戌, 丑, and 未 are repositories of the four directions and the heavens, extremely solid. For instance, if there is a 辰 in the earthly branches of the birth chart, it contains 戊 earth, 乙 wood, and 癸 water. When the big destiny reaches 寅, although 寅 contains 甲 wood, it still cannot break the 戊 earth within 辰.

又運行酉，酉中雖有辛金，亦不能破其乙。又或生行午，午中雖然己土，亦不能破其癸。非不能破也，蓋其庫中，鎖鑰甚牢，真要戌字動來沖開之，就如有了鎖匙，開了其鎖，而入出戊土乙木癸水出來。如丑字就要未字沖，別物不能攻之。故曰雜氣財見沖，正此意也。

He then enters the You (酉) period, where although there is Xin metal within You, it cannot break the Bing wood in Chen; then he enters the Wu (午) period, where although there is Ji earth within Wu, it cannot break the Gui water in Chen. It is not that they cannot be broken, but rather that the warehouse is locked too tightly, and one must have Xu to come and clash with it. This is like having the key to open the lock, thus releasing the Ji earth, Bing wood, and Gui water. Similarly, the Chou warehouse must be broken by Wei. Other characters cannot break it. Therefore, the saying 'miscellaneous qi wealth and official positions require a clash' means exactly this.

何以謂之蓋頭也？如人之一身，獨有頭為一身為端也。頭與面相連，耳目中鼻繫焉，統而言之為之頭也。其下若四肢肚腹，稍有不善，可以衣服以飾其不善也；若頭之諸物，發見於外，則為之動物，非若四肢肚腹所藏之物，不足為輕重也。

What is meant by "cover head" (盖头)? Just as a person's body has only the head as its topmost part. The head is connected to the face, with ears, eyes, mouth, and nose all attached to it, collectively referred to as the head. The limbs and abdomen below the head may have some imperfections, which can still be concealed with clothing. However, the parts on the head are all exposed, thus belonging to the category of "movement," unlike the hidden parts within the limbs and abdomen which are of lesser importance.

大抵人之八字，類如此。八字中上四個字是頭也，下地支四字是肚腹四肢也，支中所藏之物，是五藏六腑也。如肚腹秀氣，發出在面頭上來，便是英發華出外來，一生富貴貧賤，只從頭面上見得。如八字畏傷官，這傷官藏在內，尚不足畏；如天下透此傷官，便是頭面上已見了，怎能掩飾？凡有所害之物，露出頭面，便是動物，就能作害。

Generally, a person's four heavenly stems in the birth chart represent the head, while the four earthly branches represent the abdomen and limbs. The hidden heavenly stems within the earthly branches correspond to the internal organs. If the refined energy from the abdomen rises to the head, it is like the essence being revealed on the surface, and a person's wealth, poverty, and status in life can be seen from their face. For example, if a birth chart is particularly afraid of 'wounding official' (a term in divination), then if this 'wounding official' is only hidden within the earthly branches, it is not so dangerous; but if it appears in the heavenly stems, it is like it has already been revealed on the face, and there is no way to hide it. Any harmful element that appears on the face becomes a 'moving' creature, and immediately causes trouble.

凡行運如原八字是乙日干，用丙丁火為傷官，乙日干傷重者，便以庚金官星為病，若八字上見了庚金，便要丙丁為疾病之神。如早年行壬申癸酉運，便不是好運，蓋因壬癸水蓋在申酉頭上，是壬癸水蓋了頭，便不好也。

Looking at one's fortune in the same way, if the original八字 has Yi wood as the day stem, and uses Bing and Ding fire as the "official son" (伤官), then for Yi day stem with heavy "official son", Geng metal "official star" (官星) is considered the "disease". If the original八字 already has Geng metal, then Bing and Ding fire are used as the "medicine god" to treat this disease. In this case, if one's early years are in the Renshen or Guiyou cycle, it would not be a good fortune — because the water of Ren and Gui covers the top of Shen and You, which means water is covering the head, and water is coming to control fire, thus the medicine god is restrained, and the fortune is not good.

後行甲戌乙亥運，便好了，是甲乙木蓋了頭也。又行丙子丁丑動又好，蓋行丙丁火蓋來克庚也，雖下面地支有亥子丑水，其水被丙丁蓋了頭，亦不能為害。又如庚辛日干，喜甲乙丙丁四字為神，庚辛壬癸四字為病神，行運望見甲乙丙丁數字，蓋了頭便好。

Later, when he went through the Jiaxu and Yihai phases, it became better, because the Jia and Yi wood covered the head. Then, when he went through the Bingzi and Dingchou phases, it was also good, because the Bing and Ding fire covered the top to overcome the Geng metal; although there was water in the earthly branches such as Hai, Zi, and Chou, this water was covered by Bing and Ding, so it could not cause harm. For example, for days with Geng or Xin as the day stem, the characters Jia, Yi, Bing, and Ding are considered auspicious, while Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui are considered harmful. When going through phases, if the heavenly stem of the phase is Jia, Yi, Bing, or Ding, covering the head is beneficial.

如望見庚辛壬癸數字，便是壞命，雖運上地支有甲乙丙丁，亦被庚辛壬癸蓋球了頭，此地支雖有甲乙丙丁，亦不能作福蓋為庚辛壬癸，蓋在上面，出頭不得。看八字以此蓋頭望見了，就識得人一生好歹，此是真傳秘訣也。

If the heavenly stems in the fortune are Geng, Xin, Ren, or Gui, that is a bad fortune: even if there are the qi of Jia, Yi, Bing, or Ding beneath the earthly branches, they are covered by Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui. Although the earthly branches may contain Jia, Yi, Bing, or Ding, they cannot bring good fortune because Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui are on top, preventing them from emerging. When looking at a person's八字, one can easily recognize this "covering" and thus determine the good or bad fortune of their entire life. This is the true secret of the transmission.

年上財官，主祖宗之榮顯；月上官殺，主兄弟之凋零。又曰：年看祖宗興廢事，月推父母定留存。然年屬祖宗之宮臨財官之地，乃坐祿馬之鄉，榮顯理然也。但坐比肩劫財，無財官之地。乃坐祿馬之鄉，榮顯理然也。但從比肩又當與羅土之祖宗，月上兄弟兩宮相寓而參看焉。

In the year pillar, if there are 'wealth' and 'officials', it indicates that the ancestors were prosperous and successful; if the month pillar has 'officials' or 'harmful officials', it suggests that brothers may be few or have difficulties. Another view says that the year pillar reflects the rise and fall of the ancestral family, while the month pillar indicates whether the parents can live long. The year pillar is the position of the ancestors; if it is located in the 'wealth' and 'officials' positions, meaning it is in the land of official salary and horse (a metaphor for success), then the ancestors naturally achieved honor and success. However, if the year pillar is occupied by 'twin brothers' or 'robbery wealth', not in the 'wealth' and 'officials' positions, the situation is different. Since it is occupied by twin brothers or robbery wealth, one should combine the ancestral palace with the brother's palace in the month pillar for a comprehensive analysis.

若歲月無財官，俱主根基淺薄，白手成家，獨月令官殺司權，俱主損傷兄弟。雖有兄弟，多主鬩牆，何也？比肩乃兄弟之壽星，見官殺面克之，安得不損兄弟乎？故曰：官殺排門兄壽夭，殺官司戶弟成行。故月乃門戶也。

If both the year and month pillars lack the "wealth" and "official" elements, it indicates a weak foundation, requiring one to start from scratch. If only the month pillar is ruled by "official" or "kill" elements, it suggests harm to brothers. Even if there are brothers, they are likely to quarrel. Why is this so? "Bijian" represents brothers and their longevity. When "official" or "kill" elements confront directly, they inevitably harm brothers. Therefore, it is said: "Official and kill elements at the gate cause brothers' short lives, and kill and official elements lead to brothers' deaths in a row." This is because the month pillar is the gate of one's destiny.

又若日通月氣，比肩神旺，多主鴻雁成行，理雖如是，變貴變通。苟或日主根多，比肩太旺，亦主參商，蓋緣兄弟多來劫財神也，此又喜官殺而得兄弟也。偏財為父，比劫重重損父親，正印為母，星旺處雖損母，以官殺為子，傷官食神多損子。

In addition, when the day stem connects with the energy of the month's stem, and the "twin" is strong, it often indicates many brothers, like geese flying in formation. Though this is the general principle, it still needs to be adjusted according to specific circumstances. If the day stem has too much root energy and the "twin" is overly strong, it may also indicate that brothers are not harmonious, because too many brothers will compete for my "wealth" deity. In such a case, it is actually favorable for "official" or "kill" to restrain the "twin" and "competitor," thus preserving the brothers. As for the other six relations: "biased wealth" represents the father, and if there are many "twin" and "competitor" deities, it will harm the father; "correct seal" represents the mother, and if the "wealth" deity is strong, it will harm the mother, because wealth can damage the seal; "official" and "kill" represent the son, and if there are many "injured official" and "food deity" deities, it will harm the son.

若官殺太重，剋制日主，早自身救死不贍，安能生子乎？必須食神傷官，制去官殺，方能生子也。男命如斯，女命亦然。若財官旺而日主弱，夫家興而母家灰，蓋財官乃旺夫之物也。然財能損母，官能克兄弟，多主父母兄弟凋零。

If "official star" and "kill star" are too strong, they may overpower the day master, leaving it unable to move or act. If the day master is already struggling to survive, how can it produce a son? Therefore, there must be "food god" and "hurt official" to restrain "official star" and "kill star" in order to have a son. This applies to both male and female destinies. If "wealth" and "official star" are strong while the day master is weak, it indicates that the husband's family will be prosperous while the mother's family declines, because "wealth" and "official star" are factors that bring fortune to the husband. However, "wealth" can harm the mother, and "official star" can suppress the brothers, so such a destiny often leads to the decline of parents and brothers.

孤鸞曰：木火蛇無媚，蓋乙巳日也。然乙巳坐下有庚夫，丁巳會下有庚財，有財能生夫也，不可謂夫婿也。女命生此二日，多主旺夫旺子也。金豬豈有郎，辛亥日坐下有正財，財亦能主夫，豈可謂無郎乎？

The song about "Guluan煞" says "wood and fire snake lack charm," referring to Yisi day. However, on Yisi day, the巳 position contains hidden庚 gold, which is the husband of 乙 wood; on Dingsi day, the巳 position contains hidden庚 gold, which is the "wealth" for 丁 fire. Wealth can generate husband, so how can it be said she has no husband? For women born on these two days, they are often beneficial to their husbands and children. The song also says "gold pig lacks a husband," but on Xinhai day, the亥 position contains hidden甲 wood, which is the "official wealth" for 辛 gold. Wealth can also generate husband, so how can it be said she has no husband?

土猴長獨臥，乃戊申日也，坐下有庚金，能剋夫也。發命戊申日，極損夫也。木虎定居孀，甲寅日也。夫星絕於寅也，不能生子也。又喜印星損其子，養其精，方能生子也。若食神傷官少，而又嫌印星，能損其食神傷官子也。

The rhyme says "earth monkey alone lies in solitude," referring to the day of Wushen (Wu Shen): in the branch of Shen, there is hidden庚metal, which is the "food god" of Wu earth, capable of overcoming Yi wood, which represents the husband. Therefore, a woman born on the day of Wushen suffers greatly in terms of her husband. It also says "wood tiger settles in widowhood," referring to the day of Jiayin: the "husband star" of Ji wood, which is Geng metal, is in a state of decline in the branch of Yin. Since the husband star is weakened, it is difficult for her to have children. If there are too many food gods and officials (representing children), it is preferable to have the "imperial star" to restrain and reduce the children's stars, thus nourishing the day's main element, which can lead to having children. However, if the food gods and officials are already scarce, then the "imperial star" is actually disliked, because the imperial star would weaken the food gods and officials, which represent the children.

若辰戌丑未四字全，此坐天地之四獄也，又安能生乎？若止犯二字，亦不畏也。若夫星子入墓，亦難為夫子也。男女二命，俱不可犯。妻星夫星子星而論之，但只看八字，有病能去其病，由有妻有夫子也。論六親只是死格，說見上文五星謬說內。

If the Earthly Branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are all present, this indicates sitting on the four prisons of heaven and earth, so where could a son be born? If only two of these characters are present, one need not be afraid. If both the 'husband star' and 'son star' are in the墓 (grave), it is still difficult to have a husband or son. Both male and female destinies should avoid this. In summary, whether discussing the 'wife star', 'husband star', or 'son star', one should only look at this八字 (eight characters). If there is a 'sickness' but it can be removed, then naturally there will be a wife, a husband, and a son. The old method of discussing the Six Relations only follows a rigid format, and this point has already been discussed in the previous section on 'False Sayings about the Five Stars'.

何以為之病？原八字中原所害之神也；何以為之藥？如八字原有所害之字，而得一字以去之謂了，如朱子所謂各因其病而藥之也。故書云：“有病方為貴，無傷不是奇；格中如去病，財祿兩相隨。”命書萬卷，則四名為之括要。蓋人之造化，雖貴中和，若一於中和，則安得探其消息，而論其休咎也？

What is called "disease" refers to the harmful heavenly stem or earthly branch in one's original birth chart. What is called "medicine" refers to a character in the birth chart that removes the harmful one. This character that eliminates the disease is called "medicine," just as Zhu Xi said, "treat the disease according to its nature." Therefore, the book of destiny says: "Only when there is a disease is it valuable; without harm, it is not extraordinary. If the pattern removes the disease, wealth and official rank will follow." There are countless volumes of destiny books, but these four lines summarize the key point. Although the transformation of human destiny is valued for its balance and harmony, if we only focus on balance and harmony, how can we understand the changes and fluctuations within, and thus judge fortune and misfortune?

若今之至富至貴之人，必先“勞其筋骨，餓其體膚，空乏其身，然後動心忍性，增益其所不能，”人命之妙，其猶此乎！愚嘗先前未諳病藥之說，屢以中和而究人之造化，十無一二有驗。又以財官為論，亦俱無歸趣。後始得悟病藥之旨，再以財官中和參看，則嘗八九而得其造化所以然之妙矣。

Looking at those who are extremely wealthy and powerful today, they must first, as said in the "Mencius," endure hardship, hunger, and poverty, and then be able to strengthen their will and increase their abilities. The mystery of human destiny is probably something like this. I used to not understand the concept of "disease and medicine," and often only investigated human destiny through the principle of harmony, but rarely had success even once out of ten times. I also only discussed matters from the perspectives of "wealth" and "official position," but these approaches did not lead to clear conclusions. Later, I realized the principle of "disease and medicine," and then combined it with the perspectives of "wealth" and "official position" and the principle of harmony, and then out of ten times, I could understand the mystery of human destiny in eight or nine cases.

何以言之？假如人八字中，四柱純土水，日干則為殺重輕，如金日干，則為土厚埋金，火日干，則為比肩太重，是則土為諸格之病，俱喜木為醫藥，以去其病也。如用財見比肩為病，喜見官殺為藥也。如用食神傷官，以印為病，喜財為藥也。或本身病重而得藥重，又宜行運，以取其中和。若病而藥，大富貴之人也。

So how does this work? If someone's four pillars in the八字 are all earth, then if water is the day stem, it is called 'heavy killing and light body'; if metal is the day stem, it is called 'thick earth burying metal'; if fire is the day stem, it is called 'same kind' being too heavy. In these situations, earth is the 'disease' of each pattern, and they all prefer wood to act as the medicine to cure the disease and remove it. For example, if the required element is 'wealth' and 'same kind' appears to compete, then 'same kind' becomes the disease, and it is favorable to see 'authority' or 'killing' as the medicine. If the required element is 'food god' or 'harmful official' and 'supporting element' appears to compete, then 'supporting element' becomes the disease, and it is favorable to see 'wealth' as the medicine. Some people have a severe disease but happen to receive a strong medicine, and they still need compatible fortune to achieve balance. Having a disease and the appropriate medicine leads to great wealth and honor.

究人之命，將何以探其玄妙？如八字中看了日干，次看了月令，且如月令中支中所屬是火，先看月令中此一火字起，又看年上或火，又看月時上或有火，宜將以上各火做一處看，或為病，或非病。又或地支雖又藏有別物，且不必看，若再看別物，由混雜不明，故曰：從重者論。此理是看命下手法處。

To investigate the subtle aspects of a person's destiny, one should first determine the day stem in the four pillars of destiny, and then examine the month's stem and branch. For example, if the month's branch belongs to fire, one should start by looking at the fire in the month's branch, then check if there is fire in the year pillar, and also look for fire in the month's stem and the hour pillar. By combining all these instances of fire, one can determine whether it is a 'disease' or not. Although there may be other elements hidden in the earth branches, they should be temporarily ignored; otherwise, the analysis will become confused. Therefore, it is said 'the heavier one is considered'. This principle is the starting point for analyzing a person's destiny.

若以火論，又再年水金看土，則不知命理之要也。若財官印綬有病，就要醫其財官印緩也。如身主有病，就要醫其身主也。如八字純然不旺不弱，原財官印俱無損傷，日干之氣，又得中和，並無起發可觀，此是平常人也。然病藥之說，此是第一家緊要，得斯術者，不可不精察也，詳見見驗類。

If one first examines the fire and then goes back to look at water, metal, and earth, that is not understanding the essentials of divination. If "wealth," "authority," and "seal" are in disorder, one should treat their respective "wealth," "authority," and "seal." If the day stem is in disorder, one should treat the day stem. If a person's八字 is balanced, neither strong nor weak, and "wealth," "authority," and "seal" are not damaged, with the day stem's energy being in harmony, there is nothing to observe or act upon. Such a person is ordinary. In summary, the concept of "disease and remedy" is the most important aspect of this discipline. Those who have learned this skill must carefully examine it. Details are provided in the section "Verification of Human Destiny" later on.

何以為之雕也？如玉雖至寶也，雨貴有雕琢之功；金雖全寶也，而貴有鍛鍊之力。苟玉之不琢，雖曰荊山之美，則為無用之玉也；金之不煉，雖曰麗水之良，則為無用之金也，人之八字，大概類此。如見官星未曾有傷官，見財星未曾有比劫，見印綬未曾有財星，見食神傷官夫曾見印綬，若此純然無雜，不猶未琢之玉，未煉之金乎？

What is meant by "雕" (carving)? Jade, though a treasure, is valuable only when it has been carved; gold, though complete in itself, is valuable only when it has been refined. Jade that has not been carved, even if it comes from the famous Jingshan mountain, is just a piece of useless jade; gold that has not been refined, even if it comes from the beautiful Li water, is just a piece of useless gold. A person's birth chart is similar: if one sees "official star" (官星) but never sees "wounding star" (伤官), if one sees "wealth star" (财星) but never sees "same kind star" (比劫), if one sees "seal star" (印绶) but never sees "wealth star" (财星), if one sees "food star" (食神) or "wounding star" (伤官) but never sees "seal star" (印绶)—such purity without any mixture is not unlike a piece of jade that has not been carved or gold that has not been refined.

大抵天之生人也，盈虛消長之機，未嘗不寓焉。若四時之有生長也，必有春夏焉；若四時之有收藏也，必有秋冬焉。又如地理骨龍穴砂水之美，而來脈又貴有蜂鶴膝斷續之妙焉。人之造化窮愛壽夭之理，亦貴宜有去留舒配，以取用焉。是以八字貴有雕也。

In general, the mechanisms of growth and decline inherent in heaven and earth are all embodied within them. Just as the four seasons have periods of growth and development, there must be spring and summer; and periods of gathering and concealment, there must be autumn and winter. Similarly, in geomancy, although a dragon, a site, sands, and water may be beautiful, the coming pulse is especially valued for its subtle and continuous variations, such as the graceful curves of a bee's waist and a crane's knee. The principles of a person's success or failure, longevity or short life are also valuable in having something to leave, something to retain, and something to expand and arrange, so that one can make use of them. Therefore, the eight characters of a person's destiny are especially valued for having the 'carving' aspect.

何以為之枯也？風霜木之，春華之至可觀焉。旱魑之苗，得雨之機難遏焉。故沖霄之羽健。貴在三年之飛，驚人之聲雄，貴在三年之不鳴。是以清涼之候。恆伸於炎烈之餘。和煦之時，每收於苦寒之後。故人之造化，官貴有桔也，行官旺地，貴不可言。財貴有桔，行財旺鄉，財難計數。

What is meant by "dryness" or "枯"? Trees that have been battered by wind and frost produce even more impressive blossoms the following spring; drought-stricken crops, when they finally receive rain, grow with unstoppable vigor. Therefore, the wings of birds that soar high are strongest, for they wait three years without flying before they take flight once; the sound that startles everyone is most powerful, for it waits three years without making a sound before it erupts. Cool seasons always follow intense heat before they can fully unfold; mild weather is only attainable after enduring harsh cold. Thus, human destiny: "official position" (官) is valuable when there is first a period of dryness, and once it reaches a flourishing stage of "official position," it becomes invaluable; "wealth" (财) is also valuable when there is first a period of dryness, and once it reaches a flourishing stage of "wealth," the amount of wealth becomes countless.

然又當然喜其有根在苗先，實從花後，但貴具有根而桔也，不貴其有苗而桔也。苟若官星無根，官從何出？財星無根，財從何生？是以財有印綬，貴有根而桔之病也。或若無根，而自為之桔焉，則亦非矣。貴有根而桔之病也。或若無根，而自為之桔焉，則亦非矣。是以八字貴有根桔之病也。

However, it also requires that the root comes before the sprout and the fruit comes after the flower, meaning that the value lies in having a root but appearing dry, rather than being dry without a root. If the 'official star' has no root, from where can the official star arise? If the 'wealth star' has no root, from where can wealth come? Therefore, 'wealth' must rely on 'imperial robe' for support, and this is considered valuable in the case of being dry but having a root. If there is no root to begin with and it is simply dry, that is incorrect. Thus, the value lies in being dry but having a root. If it is dry without a root from the beginning, it is still incorrect. Therefore, the八字 (eight characters) value lies in having this kind of 'dry but with a root' condition.

何以為之旺也？群芳茁長，可觀真木之光輝，萬物凋零，可識真金之肅殺，是以各全其質，各具其形。若木不木而金不金，旺不旺而弱不弱，則五行之質有虧矣。所以考入禍福也哉？若人之用木出也，則宜類聚，斯木性之當雜。若人之用火也，則宜照應，斯火性之不裂。

What does "being strong" (旺) mean? Only when all kinds of flowers bloom and grass and trees flourish can we see the true brilliance of wood; only when all things wither and the atmosphere is bleak can we recognize the true nature of metal. This shows that the five elements each preserve their own essence and each possess their own form. If wood does not resemble wood, and metal does not resemble metal, if they are neither strong nor weak, then the essence of the five elements is lacking. On what basis can we then examine a person's fortune and misfortune? For example, if someone's destiny is based on wood, it is suitable for similar elements to gather together and form a forest, which conforms to the nature of wood. It is not suitable for them to be mixed with other elements. If someone's destiny is based on fire, it is suitable for them to support and illuminate each other, so that the nature of fire does not become fragmented.

若春林旺，見水多益壯其神。夏月火炎，見木多愈資其烈。由引區別，則知其所以旺者，當何旺者，宜行比劫動以去財星；印星太旺者，宜行財星運以破其印是；日干太旺者，宜行官殺運以制其日主。一理如是，百理皆然。若其旺弱之相參，斯其下矣。是以八字貴有旺之病也。

In spring, trees are vigorous, and if there is more water, it actually strengthens their vitality; in summer, fire is at its peak, and if there is more wood, it further enhances its intensity. From these distinctions, we can understand how to handle "旺" (strength). If the "Talent Star" (财星) is too strong, it is advisable to go through a "Similar" (比) or "Comrade" (劫) phase to compete with the Talent Star; if the "Scholar Star" (印星) is too strong, it is advisable to go through a "Talent Star" phase to weaken the Scholar Star; if the day stem is too strong, it is advisable to go through an "Official Star" (官杀) phase to restrain the day stem. This principle applies in one place, and similarly in a hundred others. If there is a mixture of strength and weakness, it falls into a lower category. Therefore, in the eight characters, it is valuable to have the "旺" (strength) aspect.

何以為之弱也？雨露不足，則物性為之磨。血氣不充，人身為之贏瘦。天根可躡，六陽之弱可聞乎，月窟可探，六陰之弱者究也。是以六陽之弱，不至於終弱，而有《臨》《泰》之可乘。六陰之弱，不至於終弱，而有《遁》《比》之可托。

What is meant by "weakness"? When rain and dew are insufficient, the nature of grass and trees will gradually wither; when vital energy is not full, the human body will become weak. In the poem by Shao Yong, the "Heavenly Root" can be visited, and the faint trace of the initial emergence of six yang can be perceived; the "Moon Cave" can be explored, and the faint trace of the initial emergence of six yin can be clearly understood. Therefore, the weakness of six yang will not remain weak forever, for there is the "Qing" hexagram and the "Tai" hexagram where yang energy grows; the weakness of six yin will not remain weak forever, for there is the "Dun" hexagram and the "Bi" hexagram where yin can rely upon.

猶人之命，弱不弱而旺不旺，則何以稽其禍福哉？然雖貴有母也，則猶恐極弱之無根，故水雖至已為極弱，然己有庚金為水根也。火雖至亥為極母也，然亥有木為火之根也。人之造化，財官印綬，貴有弱也。弱則有旺之其焉。

A person's destiny is also like this: neither weak nor strong, neither prosperous nor flourishing. How can we determine his fortune or misfortune? Although being weak is not necessarily bad if there is a mother element that generates him, it is still feared that weakness becomes extreme and there is no root energy. Therefore, water in the position of Si is extremely weak, but Si contains hidden Geng metal, which is the root of water. Similarly, fire in the position of Hai is extremely weak, but Hai contains hidden Jia wood, which is the root of fire. A person's fate, the "wealth," "official star," and "favorable star" also value a certain degree of weakness. First being weak allows for the possibility of turning into strength later.

若官星太弱，宜行官旺之鄉；財星太弱，宜行財旺之地；日主太弱，宜行身旺之地。然猶畏弱之無根，所謂根在苗先也。弱而有根，則官星雖弱而可致其旺，財星雖弱而可致其強。是以八字貴有弱之病也。

When the official star is too weak, one should go to a place where the official star is strong; when the wealth star is too weak, one should go to a place where the wealth star is strong; when the day master is too weak, one should go to a place where the day master is strong. However, one should still be cautious about being weak and rootless, which is called "the root comes before the sprout." If something is weak but has a root, then even a weak official star can become strong, and even a weak wealth star can become powerful. Therefore, in a birth chart, it is valuable to have the weakness as a layer of deficiency.

何以謂之損？損者，損其有餘也。然木生震位，正木氣之當權也。金產競宮，正金神之得位。當權者不宜資助，得位者不必生扶。假或水又滋土，土或培金，若木有餘之病，用金以制之；金氣有餘之病，用火以克之。官星之氣有餘，則損其官星；財星之氣有餘，則損其財星。壁如人身元太旺為族，當以涼劑通藥以濟之也。是以八字貴有損之之藥也。

What is called "Shen" (Damage)? Shen refers to reducing excess. When wood is in the position of Zhen (Thunder), it is the time when the wood energy is dominant; when metal is in the position of Dui (Lake), it is the time when the metal spirit is in its proper place. The dominant should not be further supported, and the proper place should not be further assisted. If water comes to nourish wood or earth comes to cultivate metal, that is excessive. Therefore, when the wood energy is excessive and causes a problem, use metal to control it; when the metal energy is excessive and causes a problem, use fire to overcome it. If the official star energy is excessive, reduce the official star; if the wealth star energy is excessive, reduce the wealth star. This is like when a person's original energy is too strong and causes illness, one should use cooling remedies to regulate and guide it. Therefore, in a birth chart, it is valuable to have the element of "Shen" (Damage).

何以謂之益？益者，益其不及也。若木之死於午，若水之死於卯也。不及則宜資助，且如木氣之本衰，庚辛又來克木也；水氣之本衰，戊己土又來克水也，則水木不及之病在此矣。益之之理又當何如耶？若木之不及，或行水運以滋其根本，或行木運以茂其枝葉。

What is meant by "benefit" or "supplement"? "Benefit" refers to making up for what is lacking. For example, if wood dies at the position of Wu (午) or water dies at the position of Mao (卯), they are considered to have insufficient energy; in such cases, they should be supported. However, if the energy of wood is already weak, and metal elements like Geng and Xin come to overcome it, or if the energy of water is already weak, and earth elements like Wu and Ji come to overcome it, then the root cause of the deficiency in wood and water is here. How should the principle of supplementation be applied? If wood is lacking, one can either promote the water cycle to nourish its root or enhance the wood cycle to strengthen its branches.

若水之不及，或行金運浚其源流，或行水運以廣其澎湃。若宮星之氣不足，則喜官旺之鄉；財星之氣不足，則喜行財旺之地。譬如人身血氣之不足，則用溫藥之劑以補之也。是以八字貴有益之藥也。

If water is insufficient, one may either go through the metal cycle to dredge its source or go through the water cycle to enhance its flow. When the "official star" energy is lacking, one prefers to go through the "official" prosperous land; when the "wealth star" energy is lacking, one prefers to go through the "wealth" prosperous land. This is similar to a person with insufficient blood and qi needing warming and nourishing remedies for regulation. Therefore, in a birth chart, it is valuable to have the "beneficial" element.

何以謂之生也？六陽生處，真為生也。如甲木生亥，亥有壬水，來滋甲木也。六陰生處，俱為弱。如乙木生於午也，午有丁火洩木之精英，有己土為乙木之撓屈。又如六陰死處俱為生，如乙木死於亥，亥有壬水，反來滋木也。六陽死處死真為死，如甲木死於午，且午中有丁火，洩木真精，己土為之撓屈。

What is meant by "birth" (生)? The true birth of the six yang heavenly stems is their long life (长生) position. For example, Jia wood (甲木) is born in Hai (亥), which contains Ren water (壬水), which nourishes Jia wood. However, the long life positions of the six yin heavenly stems are actually weak. For example, Yi wood (乙木) is born in Wu (午), which contains Ding fire (丁火), which drains the essence of wood, and Ji earth (己土), which bends and twists Yi wood. Conversely, the death positions (死) of the six yin heavenly stems are actually birth positions. For example, Yi wood dies in Hai (亥), which contains Ren water (壬水), which instead nourishes it. Meanwhile, the death positions of the six yang heavenly stems are truly death positions. For example, Jia wood dies in Wu (午), which contains Ding fire (丁火) draining its true essence and Ji earth (己土) causing it to bend and break.

且如生之理，形氣始分，赤子未離於褓，精華初判，嬰兒初脫於胞胎。如木之生於亥，根氣猶桔也，未可以木為旺也。如火之生於寅，氣焰猶寒也，未可以火旺也。又或財官印臨於生地，未可以財官印為旺也。凡氣之不足，故貴濟之有生之藥也。

Now talking about the principle of 'birth' or 'longevity' (长生), this is the time when form and energy are just beginning to separate, when a newborn has not yet left the womb, and when the essence is just beginning to differentiate, when an infant is just emerging from the amniotic sac. Therefore, wood is said to be born in the hour of Hai, but its root energy is still weak, so it cannot be considered as strong wood; fire is said to be born in the hour of Yin, but its energy is still cold, so it cannot be considered as strong fire. Similarly, when 'wealth', 'authority', and 'seal' (财、官、印) are in the position of birth, they should not be considered as strong. In all cases where the energy is not yet sufficient, it is valuable to use the principle of 'birth' to support and nourish it.

何以謂之長也？春蠶作繭，木氣方敷。夏熱成爐，炎光始著。如木臨震位，火到離宮。若此帝旺之鄉，實不同於生長之位。是以生者長初，長者生之繼也。如財官屬木，則長養在寅卯辰之方，此木氣方敷也。如是則貴行金運以克之，則與長生之木理不同也。

What is meant by "longevity" (长)? In spring, silkworms spin their cocoons, and the energy of wood is just beginning to expand. In summer, the heat is like a furnace, and the brilliance of fire becomes evident. When wood is in the position of Zhen (震) or fire is in the position of Li (离), these are places of prosperity (帝旺), which are very different from the position of growth (长生). Therefore, "growth" (长) is the beginning of "longevity" (生), and "longevity" is the continuation of "growth." If "wealth" (财) or "official position" (官) belong to wood, then their growth occurs in the directions of寅 (Yin), 卯 (Mao), and 辰 (Chen), which are times when the energy of wood is expanding. This is valuable because it is when the metal element can be used to control it, which is different from the principle of the growth of wood.

如財官屬火，火則長養在巳午未方，此火氣之方熾也。如果則貴行水運以克之，則與長生之火理不同也。走以生長二字，衰旺之不同，故運行有喜生喜克之異。是以八字貴有長之之藥也。以上諸格，楠於合理者取之，背理者闢之矣。以後各格，楠所未及者，附陳於後，以備參考。

If "wealth" and "officials" belong to the fire element, fire reaches its peak in the directions of Si, Wu, and Wei. This is the time when fire is at its strongest, so it is valuable to travel through the water element to control it. This is different from the principle of "growth" in fire. Clearly, the terms "birth" and "growth" have different strengths and weaknesses, so when traveling through different elements, some situations favor "birth" while others favor "control." Therefore, in the eight characters, it is important to have the "growth" element. Among various patterns, I, Zhang Nan, adopt those that align with the principles and reject those that contradict them. The following patterns that I have not yet discussed are listed here for reference.

楠曰：正官者，何以言之？蓋以陽見陰，陰見陽，故曰一陰一陽之謂道，如人之一夫一婦之有配對也。何以謂之官？蓋官者答也。如人焉，必須官管，然後循規蹈矩，居仁由義，不敢放逸為非，故為制我身主之宮也。

Zhang Nan said: What is called "zheng guan"? It refers to a yang heavenly stem encountering a yin heavenly stem, or a yin heavenly stem encountering a yang heavenly stem. Therefore, the Great Treatise of the Zhou Changes says, "One yin and one yang is called the Way." Just as a man and a woman form a marital pair in the world. Why is it called "guan"? "Guan" means to control or restrain. A person must be controlled by an official authority in order to follow rules and act righteously, without committing wrongdoings. Therefore, "zheng guan" refers to the position that controls my day stem.

然月令提綱之官，若我之本府太守本縣之令尹也。但當服其管，則豈能用之。故凡月上官星，世無用官之理，如此將如取用？但或止有官星一點，日主又旺，則官星輕而日主弱，運行官旺最為奇。譬如府縣官，是我之主也。今主人弱也。當以財生之，行官運以助之。若行印運，則又洩弱官星之氣。

But the "official star" in the month's main element is like the governor of the prefecture or the county magistrate; I should only be subject to his authority, not be able to use him in return. Therefore, the "official star" in the month is never used as a useful god. If that is the case, then how should we determine the useful god? There is only one situation: if there is only a little "official star" in the chart and the day's stem is strong, then the official star is weak while the self is strong. When the fortune moves to a place where the "official star" is strong, it is most auspicious. This is like the governor of the prefecture or county magistrate being my superior. Now if the superior is weak, we should use "wealth" to generate him and "official star" fortune to support him. If we go through "education" fortune, it would instead weaken the "official star" energy.

若官星犯重，日主根弱，剋制日干太重，則不曰官星，而曰七殺也。七殺克身，則傷官食神，以制其官殺也。大抵用月上官星，要官旺，官旺方好取用。要官星有病，各因病而藥之，官旺官多，喜食神以制去之，官星氣弱，喜財神以生之，官旺之運以助之。

If the "official star" is repeated and the day stem is weak, and the official star over-controls the day stem, then it is no longer called "official star," but rather "seven killing stars." "Seven killing stars" control the body, so "injury star" and "food star" should be used to control the seven killing stars. Generally, the "official star" in the month is taken as the main reference. The official star should be strong, for a strong official star is preferable; it should also have a "disease," so that remedies can be applied according to the specific condition. If the official star is strong and numerous, it is favorable to have "food star" to control it; if the official star is weak, it is favorable to have "wealth star" to generate it, or to have a "strong official" fortune to support it.

若日干官星二者，純和無病，俱是平常人也。若歲日時上虛官，用之十有九貴。然官為扶身之本，夫人非官，則放於禮法之外，故官星不宜破損，而亦不可用也。惟官星太弱太旺，方為有病，因其病而藥之，斯可作為用神而論禍福也。

If the day stem and the "official star" are in harmony and neither is sickly, then they are ordinary people. However, the "official star" that is floating in the year pillar, day branch, or hour pillar is mostly indicative of high status. The "official star" is the fundamental support for a person; without it, one's actions would go beyond proper conduct. Therefore, the "official star" should not be damaged and should not be used casually as a useful god. Only when the "official star" is too weak or too strong does it become "sick," and only then can it be used as a useful god to infer fortune or misfortune.

《繼善篇》云：有官有印無破，作廊廟之材。楠曰：舊洋謂有官有印，乃雜氣所藏官印也，牽強不可從。或曰：有官有印，蓋言人命中有官星印綬雙全者，更無刑沖破害之物，破傷官印貴氣之物，則官生印，印生身，其人必是廊廟棟樑之大材。此說可從。蓋乙生辛月，丁生亥月，己生寅月，辛癸生巳月，皆官印兩全，何必拘於雜氣兩全乎。況雜氣喜沖破，謂之無沖可乎？

The "Ji Shan Chapter" says: "If there is official star and seal star without destruction, one becomes a great talent for the government." Zhang Nan says: old interpretations take "having official star and seal star" to mean the hidden official and seal stars in the mixed qi of the Earthly Branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, which seems forced and cannot be followed. Another interpretation says that "having official star and seal star" refers to a person's destiny having both "official star" and "seal star" and without being harmed by conflicts, collisions, destruction, or harm, which would destroy the official and seal stars' noble qi. Thus, the official star generates the seal star, and the seal star generates the body, making such a person certainly a great talent for the state. This interpretation can be followed. For example, if Bing Wood is born in the month of Xin Metal, Ding Fire is born in the month of Hai Water, Ji Earth is born in the month of Yin Wood, or Xin Metal and Gui Water are born in the month of Si Fire, they all have both official and seal stars. Why should we be restricted to the mixed qi? Moreover, the mixed qi itself is prone to conflict and destruction, so how can it be said to have no conflict?

古歌云：正氣官星月上推，無沖無破始為奇。中年歲運來相助，將相公侯總可為。補曰：正氣官星，謂陽見陰、陰見陽，如六甲日生酉月、六乙日生申巳月、六丙日生子月、六丁日生亥日之類，乃月正官也。柱中無沖刑破害，功名顯達，始為奇特，下文云“登科甲第，官星臨無破之宮”是也。中年歲運遇財星印綬，身旺之助。更無刑傷殺雜，則臺閣可登。古歌云“官印相生臨歲運，玉堂金馬作朝臣”是也。

An old song says: "The righteous official star is calculated on the month, without conflict or destruction it is considered extraordinary. When in middle age the years and months meet the 'wealth star,' 'scholarly influence,' and support, and there is no injury or mixed killing stars, one can attain high office. The old song says 'The official and scholarly influence mutually generate in the years and months, becoming officials in the Jade Hall and Golden Horse.' This refers to this." Supplementary explanation: The so-called "righteous official star" means a yang stem meets a yin stem, and a yin stem meets a yang stem. For example, the six days of Jia (甲) born in the酉 month, the six days of Yi (乙) born in the申 or巳 month, the six days of Bing (丙) born in the子 month, and the six days of Ding (丁) born in the亥 day, etc. These are the "true official" in the month. If there is no conflict, injury, destruction, or harm in the four pillars, one's fame and achievements will be prominent, which is considered extraordinary. The following statement "passing the imperial examination, the official star is in a place without destruction" is exactly this meaning. When in middle age, the years and months meet the "wealth star," "scholarly influence," and support, and there is no injury or mixed killing stars, one can reach the highest positions. The old song's statement "the official and scholarly influence mutually generate in the years and months, becoming officials in the Jade Hall and Golden Horse" refers to this.

司馬季主云：真官時遇，早登金紫之封。補曰：真官時遇，謂真正官星，遇於生時，正《淵源》所謂時土正官格是也，必早得腰金衣紫之貴。解時作月令之時，非生時之時。又於時正官格，刪而去之，則非也。若以此時遇為月令之時，則《喜忌篇》云：“偏官時遇，造微論之時”，遇官星生旺位，亦可謂令之時乎？牽強不可從。

Simama Jizhu said: "True official stars appearing at the right time will lead to early promotion and high official rank." Supplementary explanation: The phrase "true official star appearing at the right time" refers to the genuine "official star" appearing in the hour pillar at birth, which is exactly what the "Yuan Yuan" text refers to as the "official star in the hour pillar pattern." Such people will certainly achieve high official rank and prestige at an early age. Some commentators have interpreted this "time" as the time of the month's stem, rather than the birth hour, and have omitted the "official star in the hour pillar pattern" section, which is incorrect. If we interpret this "time" as the time of the month's stem, then the statement in the "Xi Ji篇" that "biased official star appearing at the right time, when the subtle theory is formed" and the saying about the official star meeting its favorable position, would also have to be interpreted as referring to the time of the month's stem. This would be too forced and cannot be followed.

強都憲造 辛未 乙未 丁未 辛亥。亥中壬水，為丁火正官，則真官為主時之遇也，有準矣。

The birth chart of Qiang Du Yushǐ is: the year pillar is Xinwei, the month pillar is Yiwei, the day pillar is Dingwei, and the hour pillar is Xinhai. The hidden壬water in the hour branch Hai is exactly the "official" (正官) for the Ding fire day stem. This is an example of the "true official" appearing in the hour pillar. This confirms the previous statement as accurate.

《通明賦》云：祿得天時，奇花生於金帶。補曰：祿得天時，乃時干得正官，而且見其言之祿，必有奇花金帶之榮貴。與上文大同而小異。解謂祿馬為官，則是為天時即干，則泛而不切。曰天下，則年月亦在其中矣，於時干，則隱而晦矣。

The Tongming Assignment says: "When the official star is in the right time, extraordinary flowers grow on the golden belt." Supplementary explanation: By "the official star is in the right time," it means that the official star is present in the time stem, and also the official star's luck is seen, which will surely bring about extraordinary honor, like extraordinary flowers on the golden belt. This is similar to the previous statement. Old annotations take "Lushima" as the official star and "tian shi" as the heavenly stem, which is too broad and not precise. Because when they say "heavenly stem," the year stem and month stem are also included, making the "time stem" layer obscure and unclear.

都御史造 癸未 乙卯 丙子 癸巳。此造時干，以癸水為官，而建祿於子，官印相生，則天時為時干，不可泛言天干也明矣。

The birth chart of a certain Grand Censor is: the year pillar is Guiwei, the month pillar is Yimao, the day pillar is Bingzi, and the hour pillar is Guisi. In this chart, the hour stem Gui water acts as the "official" for the day stem Bing fire. The Gui water's禄 (favorable position) is precisely on the day branch Zi. The month stem Yi wood is the "favorable" (mother). The official generates the favorable, and the favorable generates the self, forming an official-favorable mutual generation pattern. It is clear that "heavenly time" refers specifically to the hour stem, and cannot be generally referred to as the heavenly stem. This point has already been clearly established.

甲午 丁丑 壬辰 乙巳，宜黃縣劉景八公富命，生生活巳格。楠曰：壬生丑日水源深，疊疊財官共拱臨。水入巽官尋貴格，陶朱之富異乎人。壬水生臨丑月，水寓根源，四柱財官七殺太旺，此造本難尋究。蓋得巳時，水入巽宮，合起金局，蓋壬水能生甲乙木也。甲乙木不生丙丁火也。且四柱純粹，並無間隔，上下相親，正作生生不巳格看。所以行東南西北俱美，宜邑第一富人也。壽高五福，蓋得時上有庚金印星也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Jiawu, the month pillar is Dingchou, the day pillar is Renchen, and the hour pillar is Yisi. This is the prosperous destiny of Liu Jingba Gong from Yihuang County, belonging to the 'Continuous Generation' pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ren water is born on the Chou day, the source of water is deep. Wealth and official positions are repeatedly supporting each other. Water enters the Xun palace to seek a noble pattern, the wealth of Tao Zhu Gong is different from others." The Ren water is born in the Chou month, with the source of water deep; in the four pillars, the 'wealth', 'official position', and 'seven killers' are all strong. This destiny is originally very difficult to analyze. Fortunately, the hour pillar is Yisi, which belongs to the Xun position. Water enters the Xun palace, and the Yisi and the month pillar Chou form a metal group to generate water. The Ren water also generates the Jiabing and Yimao wood in the year and hour pillars, and the Jiabing and Yimao wood generate the Bingding fire in the year and month pillars, with a continuous generation. The four pillars are pure, with no interruption, and they support each other. This should be viewed as the 'Continuous Generation' pattern. Therefore, the fortune in the east, south, west, and north directions are all good, making him the richest person in the entire county. He also has a long life and great blessings, precisely because the hour pillar Yisi contains the hidden 'official star' Geng metal.

癸卯 甲子 乙巳 癸未，富夫女剋制剋星格。楠曰：乙未逢庚便作夫，傷庚丙火氣盈餘。火神未上重相見，見火傷庚壽必殂。乙木生於子月，用巳中庚金為夫星，則夫星得生於巳也。所以富出紅縷，原日主不弱，能任夫星。不合遇入丙寅，夫星剋制重重，患瘵死也明矣。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Guimao, the month pillar is Jiazi, the day pillar is Yisi, and the hour pillar is Guiwei. She is a wealthy lady's fate, belonging to the "controlling husband star pattern." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "When Yiwei meets Geng, it becomes a husband, the injuring of Geng is accompanied by Binghuo's excess energy. When the fire god appears again, it meets the fire, and the injuring of Geng leads to a certain death." The Yi wood is born in the Zi month, and the husband star is taken as the hidden Geng metal in the day pillar's Si. Geng metal is in its growth stage in Si. Therefore, her family is wealthy and her clothing is elegant. The day's main element is not weak, and it can bear this husband star. Unfortunately, her fate's movement goes into Bingyin, where Bing fire injures Geng, and the husband star is heavily restricted. She eventually died from tuberculosis, and the reason is clear.

辛丑 乙未 戊戌 庚申，貧夭女見夫受制格。楠曰：夫星子宿兩星期，最是誇苗實不成。枯木不堪金過克，早行金運壽先傾。戊生未月，乙木夫星透出，俗儒推其夫明子秀，不知乙木被金破之。未中乙木，被丑中辛金破之，夫星受制太過，雖有庚金子星，夫星既制，子安可生乎？大運入酉，乙木損重，自縊死矣。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Xinchou, the month pillar is Yiwei, the day pillar is Wuxu, and the hour pillar is Gengshen. This is the fate of a woman who was poor, lowly, and died young. It belongs to the pattern of "the husband's star is restrained." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "The husband's star and the son's star are both weak in the sky, most notably the flourishing seed fails to grow. A dry tree cannot withstand excessive metal cutting, and she dies young when entering the metal destiny." The戊土 is born in the month of Wei, and the moon pillar reveals the Yi wood as the "husband's star." Common diviners would say that her husband is clear and her son is excellent, but they do not realize that this Yi wood has been broken by metal. The Yi wood hidden in Wei is being destroyed by the Xin metal in the year pillar's branch, so the "husband's star" is overly restrained. Although there is the Geng metal in the hour pillar as the "son's star," since the "husband's star" has already been restrained, how can the son be born? When she enters the destiny of You, the damage to the Yi wood becomes even worse, and she eventually commits suicide by hanging.

壬戌 辛亥 甲子 丙寅，貴而早寡金輕火重。楠曰：夫明子透透天干，運入西方福自完。最恨南方金受制，不堪鏡破舞孤鸞。甲木生亥月，夫子星透天干，日主有根，樂堪任矣。夫何夫星頗弱，運入西方星生旺之地，夫登科甲，官至御史。運入南方，火制辛夫太過，入未夫死而孀居也。丙午火氣盈甚，帶疾而終驗也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Renxu, the month pillar is Xinhai, the day pillar is Jiazi, and the hour pillar is Bingyin. She is a woman who becomes prominent but loses her husband early. Her condition is that the metal is weak and the fire is strong. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "When the husband's star appears clearly in the sky, when the fortune moves westward, happiness is complete. Most hated is when the south direction brings fire, which overpowers the metal, making the mirror broken and the lonely phoenix dance." The Jia wood day stem is born in the Hai month. The husband's star, the Xin metal, and the son's star, the Bing fire, both appear in the sky. The day stem has a root, so she can bear the fortune of husband and son. However, the husband's star, the Xin metal, is weak. When the fortune moves to the western direction, where metal is strong, her husband passes the imperial examination and becomes an official at the imperial court. When the fortune moves to the southern direction, the fire overpowers the Xin metal, which is her husband, and when she reaches the Wei year, her husband dies, leaving her a widow. When she reaches the Bingwu step, the fire becomes too strong, and she dies from illness, which all comes true.

丁巳 戊申 丁巳 乙巳，夭女官輕制重。楠曰：丁逢戊土太重重，壬水重遭剋制凶。戊運不宜重見土，中間早已失行蹤。丁火，以壬水為夫也。夫何戊土四重，剋制太過，雖巳有庚金，亦不能生之，大運入戌，又見戊土，一勺之水，豈勝眾土之攻乎？患癱疾而死，蓋為丁火身衰，見土洩弱精英也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingsi, the month pillar is Wushen, the day pillar is Dingsi, and the hour pillar is Yisi. This is the birth chart of a woman who died young, with the illness related to the official star being light but the earth element too strong to control it. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ding fire meets Wushen earth too heavy,壬 water is heavily restricted and becomes dangerous. The Wushen period is not suitable for more earth, in the middle she had already lost her way." Ding fire takes壬 water as its husband, but the month dry branch and the three Si pillars contain Wushen earth, which restricts the壬 water too much. Although there is also Geng metal in the Si pillar to generate water, it is not enough. When the big destiny enters the Xu pillar, another layer of Wushen earth is added, and a single spoon of water can't withstand the attack of so much earth. She eventually died from paralysis. This is also because the Ding fire itself is weak, and seeing too much earth drains its essence.

丁酉 壬寅 辛巳 丙申，貴女命去留官格。楠曰：殺星得制獨留官，官殺相停兩得安。最喜南方官旺也，時師莫作等閒看。辛金生寅，本畏丁火為殺，得丁壬化之。更畏丙火官星太重，喜有申中壬水，沖去月上丙火，獨存時日丙火為夫星。原夫星氣弱，喜行甲乙丙丁旺夫之地。夫作廉使，其貴宜矣。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Ding You, the month pillar is Ren Yin, the day pillar is Xin Si, and the hour pillar is Bing Shen. This is the birth chart of a noble lady, belonging to the 'Eliminate the Killer and Retain the Official' pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "The killer star is controlled and the official remains, the official and killer are in balance and both are secure. Most fortunate is the southern direction where the official is strong, do not treat this lightly, master of divination." Xin metal is born in the寅 month, originally fearing the year stem Ding fire as the 'seven killer', but fortunately Ding combines with the month stem Ren and transforms into something else; it also fears the Bing fire 'official star' being too strong, but fortunately the hour branch Shen contains Ren water, and Shen also conflicts with Yin, removing the Bing fire from the month branch Yin, leaving only the hour stem and day branch Si's Bing fire as the 'husband star'. Originally the 'husband star' was weak, so it is favorable to travel through the paths of Jia, Yi, Bing, and Ding, which are strong for the husband. Her husband held the position of Inspector, this high status is naturally deserved.

甲辰 甲戌 癸未 壬戌，孤夭女土重木輕格。楠曰：癸生戌月土重重，甲制干頭返有功。大運不宜重見土，再行土運壽年終。癸水生戌，夫何年月日時俱有土旺，水強進氣，亦不能勝眾土也。早行壬癸，水滋木旺克土。母夫家富，但四庫太多，生子不良。運入未字，土神太重，嘔血而死。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Jia Chen, the month pillar is Jia Xu, the day pillar is Gui Wei, and the hour pillar is Ren Xu. This is the fate of a woman who was lonely and died young, belonging to the 'earth heavy and wood light' pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Gui water is born in the month of Xu, earth is heavy and water is weak. Jia wood controls the dry head and brings some merit. Big luck should not see more earth, if earth comes again, life ends." Gui water is born in the month of Xu, but the year, month, day, and hour pillars are all strong earth. Although water has some strength, it cannot overcome so much earth. In early years, when the destiny runs through the壬 and癸 paths, water nourishes wood, and wood becomes strong to control earth, so both the maternal and marital families are wealthy. However, there are too many earth storage positions such as Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, so the sons born are not good. When the destiny enters the Wei pillar, the earth becomes even heavier, and she dies from coughing up blood.

丙午 辛丑 甲戌 己巳。楠曰：甲木逢辛本作夫，庚辛夫旺木神桔。豈宜再入西方運，孤苦貧寒壽早殂。甲戌日主，四柱官殺太盛。本以官星為夫也，夫星太旺，變為克身之殺也。運入西方，官殺重見，克子夫淫賤，為身不由己，而從人也。運入申運，殺重死矣。世入不知，謬以八敗而責其不美，殊不知八字本然不美也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingwu, the month pillar is Xinchou, the day pillar is Jiaxu, and the hour pillar is Jisi. Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "Jia wood meets Xin, originally as a husband, but when Geng and Xin are strong, the wood spirit becomes dry. It is not good to enter the western destiny, leading to loneliness, poverty, and early death." The day pillar is Jiaxu, and in the four pillars, the official and killer stars are too strong: the month dry Xin metal, plus the hidden Xin metal in Chou and Xu, and the hidden Geng metal in Si, all pressing in. Originally, the official star Xin metal should be the husband, but since the husband star is too strong, it becomes a killer that harms the self. When the destiny moves into the western direction, the official and killer stars appear again, causing her to harm her children, be immoral, and be forced to rely on others. When she reaches the Shen destiny, the killer energy is too strong, leading to her death. People do not understand this principle, mistakenly blaming her bad destiny on the "eight bad" factors, without realizing that her original birth chart was already bad.

癸丑 己未 戊辰 庚申，貧夭女命未輕制重。楠曰：戊土分明賴木扶，木星入庫兩模糊。不堪再入西方運，貧夭應知賦稟枯。戊土生未，未星入墓，再加丑字沖之，辰中雖亦有乙木，庚申金帖克牛山之木，安得為美乎？運入西方，綠窗貧女，夫出遠遊，入酉會金，損傷乙木夫星服藥而死，宜矣。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is癸丑, the month pillar is己未, the day pillar is戊辰, and the hour pillar is庚申. This is the fate of a woman who was poor, lowly, and died young. The problem lies in the wood being weak and the metal that overcomes it being strong. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "TheWu Earth clearly relies on wood for support, the wood star is buried in the warehouse and becomes unclear. It cannot bear to enter the western destiny, knowing poverty and early death is the fate of a person born with a dry constitution." The戊土 is born in the month of未, and the "husband star"乙木 is hidden in the warehouse of未, which is already buried, and the丑 pillar further conflicts with it. Although the乙木 is also hidden in the辰 pillar of the day, the gold in the庚申 hour pillar closely attacks it, just like the trees on Niu Mountain being completely cut down, where can there be any beauty left? When the destiny moves towards the western direction, she becomes a poor woman in a green window, her husband goes away and does not return; when reaching the酉 destiny, the metal forms a complete circle, the "husband star"Yi Wood is damaged, and she dies from taking medicine, which is natural.

庚午 戊寅 己酉 甲子，先富後孤貧夫弱被制格。楠曰：己生寅月正初旬，木嫩逢金太損神。運早北方夫子秀，西方運入受孤貧。己生寅月，甲木夫星得祿，豈不美乎？夫何生在立春後一二日，甲木柔嫩，年上庚金露出，酉中又有辛金，其木極衰矣。早行丙子乙亥甲運，衰夫得生。旺夫生子，富足金珠。一入西方運，夫星受制，夫子俱死，而孤貧也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Gengwu, the month pillar is Wuyin, the day pillar is Jiyou, and the hour pillar is Jiazi. This is the pattern of "first becoming wealthy then becoming lonely and poor, with a weak husband who is controlled." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ji earth is born in the first ten days of the寅month, the young wood meets the metal and the spirit is greatly harmed. In the early years of the northern direction, the husband and son are excellent, but when entering the western direction, she becomes lonely and poor." Ji earth is born in the寅month, and the heavenly stem of the hour, Jia wood, the "husband star," is in its original position in the寅, which seems to be a good thing. However, she was born just a day or two after the Beginning of Spring, so the Jia wood is still very soft. The heavenly stem of the year, Geng metal, is revealed, and the day branch You also contains Xin metal. Thus, the wood is extremely weak. In the early years, when she travels through the丙子, 乙亥, and 甲 paths, the weak husband receives support, thus becoming strong, producing sons, and accumulating wealth. But when she enters the western metal path, the "husband star" is restrained, and both the husband and son die, leaving her lonely and poor.

丁巳 丁未 乙未 庚辰，佈政妻命火重金輕。楠曰：乙逢庚旺旺夫星，火重傷金理自明。自信柱中夫子秀，重重封贈豈常人。乙木未月，夫子兩星明透。且日主有根，則夫子兩星能任矣。運入西方，相夫相子，俱登雲路。運入北方，見水破火存夫，享受褒封，其理然也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingsi, the month pillar is Dingwei, the day pillar is Yiwei, and the hour pillar is Gengchen. She is the wife of a commissioner, and her destiny has an excess of fire and a deficiency of metal. Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "Yi wood meets Geng metal, the husband's star is strong; fire harms metal, the reasoning is clear. Confident that the pillars contain a superior husband, how can one be an ordinary person with repeated honors?" Yi wood is born in the month of Wei, the heavenly stem Geng metal at the hour position is the husband's star, and two Ding fire stars are clearly visible in the heavenly stem. The day's main element is supported by the two Weis in the earthy branches. She is capable of bearing both the husband's and son's stars. When her fate moves to the western metal land, she supports her husband and raises her son, both of whom achieve official positions. When she moves further to the northern water land, water breaks the fire and protects her husband's metal, so she receives repeated commendations from the court. This is the natural course of things.

楠曰：偏官為陽見陽、陰見陰，原非陰陽配合。更得食神傷官，以制去其凶銳，雖先為克我之凶神，今則馴致其凶，而反為我之奴僕也。用偏官，如人之畜奴僕，擒制太過，則為盡法無民，則奴僕力衰，不能為我運動。若擒制之不及，則奴欺主矣。

Zhang Nan said: "A biased official" is when a yang stem meets a yang stem or a yin stem meets a yin stem, which originally does not form a yin-yang combination. If further it gets "food god" and "hurt official" to restrain its fierce nature, then although it was originally a harmful god that conquers me, now its harmful nature is tamed and it becomes my servant. Using "biased official" is like keeping a servant: if restrained too much, it becomes "exhausted law without people," the servant's strength is depleted and cannot serve me; if restrained too little, the servant will again bully the master.

偏官即七殺也，如甲日干，數至七個字逢庚字，號為七殺，乃克身之刀劍一般，偏官無制曰七殺，故宜制伏，亦畏太過，亦畏不及。凡看命先看七殺，若有七殺，就要將此七殺處置了，方能用得別物。若不能制去其七殺，則殺星能害我性命。譬如人雖有金銀田產，無性命，此實為閒物。

"Seven Killers" is also called "biased official." For example, if the day stem is Jia, counting from Jia to the seventh character is Geng, so it is called "Seven Killers," which is like a knife that harms oneself. "Biased official" without control is called "Seven Killers," so it should be controlled. One should not control it too much, nor too little. When examining a person's destiny, one should first look at the "Seven Killers." If there is a "Seven Killer" in the pillar, one should first properly manage this "Seven Killer" before using other elements. If the "Seven Killer" cannot be controlled, the killer star can harm one's life. Just like a person who has gold and silver and property, but cannot preserve his life, those things become useless.

原書去云：“有殺須論殺，無殺方論用。”蓋先人立有此言，特未分明顯說，故使學者心上模糊，但殺是勢惡權貴，奸邪小人之象。故用殺得宜，多主顯耀，宦臣相類與其媚於奧，不若媚於灶之意也。

The original text says: "If there is a killer, discuss the killer; if there is no killer, then discuss the use." Although predecessors established this statement, they did not explain it clearly, leading scholars to be confused. One must understand that "killer" represents an image of power, cruelty, and wicked people. Therefore, when "killer" is appropriately used, it often indicates great prominence, similar to those close ministers who rely on powerful families—this aligns with the meaning in the Analects: "It is better to be pleasing to the hearth than to the hall."

月上逢官無可用之理，但能管束我之身，安肯為我用也？但或官星衰，則生之，官星太旺，則克之，取此定禍福。吾亦未見用月上官星是貴命，只見用殺星，多富貴人也。子平書俱涵說隱，而不發其真理。故殺者，殺我也，是殺身之對手。官者管我也，是制身之繩法。此造化之正理，不可知也。

The "official star" appearing in the month cannot be considered as a useful element: it can only control my body, how could it be willing to serve me? At most, when the "official star" is weak, it will generate it; when the "official star" is too strong, it will restrain it. Based on this, we judge fortune and misfortune. I have never seen a noble destiny formed by the "official star" in the month, but I have seen many people achieve wealth and honor through the "kill star." All the books on Zi Ping are vague and hide the truth, unwilling to reveal it clearly. Therefore, the "kill star" is something that threatens me, an opponent that may take my life; the "official star" is one that controls me, a rule and regulation that restrains my body. This is the true principle of nature, which should not be unknown.

又曰：棄命從殺格，緣日主全無一點生氣，四柱純然有官殺，則不得已而只得從殺也。劈如遇強盜，本身無主，只得舍命從之，就要有財，生起其殺，行財殺運，以生用其殺也。畏見八字有根處，及制殺運猶如從盜，又思歸父母兄弟之鄉，則盜必惡汝。此格出正理，甚有驗也。但六陰日干有從之之理，如婦人屬陰，亦有從人之道。若六陽日干，見殺多，只或作殺重身輕看，若日主全無氣，亦作棄命看，亦畏見根死。

It is also said that the "abandoning destiny to follow the killer" pattern occurs when the day stem has absolutely no life qi, and all four pillars are entirely composed of official and killer elements. In such a case, one has no choice but to submit to the killer. It is like encountering a bandit on the road, where one cannot take control of the situation and must give up one's life to follow him. In this case, the pillar must contain "wealth" to generate the killer, and one should travel through "wealth" and "killer" years to nurture and utilize the killer. The most dangerous thing is if the birth chart has some root qi, or if one travels through a year that controls the killer—this is like having already followed the bandit, yet wanting to return to one's parents' hometown. The bandit will certainly resent you. This pattern is based on sound reasoning and is very accurate. However, only six yin day stems can have the concept of "following." Just as women, being yin, have the way of following others, if six yang day stems encounter many killers, they are generally considered as "heavy killers and light body," unless the day stem has absolutely no qi, in which case it is also treated as "abandoning destiny," and it is still dangerous to encounter root qi, which can be fatal.

《喜忌篇》云：五行遇月支偏官，歲時中亦宜制伏，類有去官留殺，亦有去殺留官。四柱純雜有制，定居一品之尊，略見一位正官，官殺混雜反賤。補曰：四柱純雜有制，蓋言四柱中純殺無官。有食神制伏得宜，定居一品之尊。上文所謂五行遇月支偏官，歲時中亦宜制伏之謂也。若殺為用神，雜以正官，有傷官剋制，或官為用神，雜發七雜，有食神制伏，亦定居一品之尊。上文類有去官留殺，亦有去殺留官之謂也。略見一位正官，官殺混雜反賤，是無制伏，無去留之謂也。或才改純雜有制，為純殺有制，誤。

The "Xiji Section" says: "Among the Five Phases, when a person's month branch is a biased official (seven killer), it is also appropriate to control and subdue it in the years and months. Sometimes one should remove the official and retain the killer, and sometimes one should remove the killer and retain the official. If the four pillars contain only seven killers without any official, and there is a food god that controls it properly, then the person will certainly hold a high position, such as the first rank. However, if only one official is present and there is a mixture of official and killer, the person will be of low status." Additional explanation: The phrase "four pillars contain pure and mixed elements that are controlled" means that in the four pillars, there are only seven killers and no official, and there is a food god that controls it appropriately. In such a case, the person will certainly hold a high position, which is exactly the meaning of the previous statement "among the Five Phases, when a person's month branch is a biased official, it is also appropriate to control and subdue it in the years and months." If the killer is the useful god and the official is mixed in, and there is a harmful official to control it; or if the official is the useful god and the killer is mixed in, and there is a food god to subdue it, the person can also hold a high position — this is the meaning of the previous statement "remove the official and retain the killer" and "remove the killer and retain the official." As for "only a single official is present, and the mixture of official and killer leads to low status," it refers to a situation where there is neither control nor removal. Some people mistakenly change "pure and mixed elements that are controlled" to "pure killer that is controlled," which is an incorrect alteration.

嶽總領造 癸卯 丁巳 壬寅 甲辰。趙侍郎造 丙午 丙申 甲寅 丁卯。劉八門司造 甲申 乙亥 丙戌 庚寅。周伯蘊右丞相造 戊戌 甲子 丁未 庚戌。

The birth chart of Yue Zongling is: the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year are Guimao, the month are Dingsi, the day are RENYIN, and the hour are Jiachen. The REN water is born in the month of SI, and the WU earth in SI is the "seven killing," which is controlled by the JIA wood in the hour stem, the "food god." The birth chart of Zhao Shilang is: the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year are BINGWU, the month are BINGSHEN, the day are JIAYIN, and the hour are DINGMAO. The JIA wood is born in the month of SHEN, and the GENG metal in SHEN is the "seven killing," which is controlled by two BING fires and one DING fire, the "food" and "wound." The birth chart of Liu Bamensishi is: the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year are JIASHEN, the month are YIHAI, the day are BINGXU, and the hour are Gengyin. The BING fire is born in the month of HAI, and the REN water in HAI is the "seven killing," which is controlled by the WU earth in the day branch XU. The birth chart of Zhou Boyun, the Right Chancellor, is: the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year are WUXU, the month are JIAZI, the day are DINGWEI, and the hour are GENGXU. The DING fire is born in the month of ZI, and the GUI water in ZI is the "seven killing," which is controlled by the WU and WEI earths. All these charts have pure "seven killing" controlled and have reached high positions.

毛价川尚書造 甲寅 丙子 丁巳 甲辰。

Ma Jiachuan, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, has the following birth chart: the year pillar is Jiayin, the month pillar is Bingzi, the day pillar is Dingsi, and the hour pillar is Jiachen. The day master is Dingshi (丁火), born in the month of Zi (子), where the癸water in Zi is the ruling "seven killer" (七杀). The hour pillar's Chen (辰) contains Wu (戊) earth, which is "wounding official" (伤官), exactly controlling this killer. The Jia wood (甲木) "imprint" (印) in the year and month pillars and the Bing fire (丙火) supporting the body are strong. This is an example of "pure killer controlled" (纯杀有制) from the recent times, leading to high official rank such as Minister.

帖木丞相造 戊申 辛酉 乙巳 丙子。李御帶造 戊子 乙丑 丁未 辛亥。黃狀元造 壬子 甲辰 己卯 壬申。何參政造 丙寅 戊戌 壬戌 辛丑。雖不一晶，合官星七殺交差，卻以合殺為貴。

Temitu's destiny: the year pillar is Wu Shen, the month pillar is Xin You, the day pillar is Yi Si, and the hour pillar is Bing Zi. The Yi wood is born in the You month, with Xin metal as the "seven killer" appearing on the surface. The metal in Shen and Si also includes Geng metal as the "positive official," so both official and killer stars are present. The entire structure relies on the Bing fire in the hour pillar as the "injurious official" to control them. Li Yudi's destiny: the year pillar is Wu Zi, the month pillar is Yi Chou, the day pillar is Ding Wei, and the hour pillar is Xin Hai. The Ding fire takes the Hai water's Ren water as the "positive official" and the Zi water's Gui water as the "seven killer." It relies on the Chou and Wei earth to control them. Huang's destiny as a状元: the year pillar is Ren Zi, the month pillar is Jiachen, the day pillar is Ji Mao, and the hour pillar is Ren Shen. The Ji earth takes the Miao wood's Yi wood as the "seven killer" and the month pillar's Ji wood as the "positive official," relying on the Shen metal's Geng metal as the "injurious official" to control them. He Cangzheng's destiny: the year pillar is Bing Yin, the month pillar is Wu Xu, the day pillar is Ren Xu, and the hour pillar is Xin Chou. The Ren water takes the Wu earth in the dry branch as the "seven killer" and the Chou earth's Ji earth as the "positive official," relying on the Yin wood's Ji wood to control them. Although these four destinies do not all reach the top rank, they all have the official and seven killer stars appearing together, and it is considered valuable to be able to harmonize and eliminate the killer stars.

郎中造 丙子 甲午 辛亥 辛卯。雖不富，合殺有去留而貴。

A certain official's birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingzi, the month pillar is Jiawu, the day pillar is Xinhai, and the hour pillar is Xinmao. The day master is Xin metal, born in the month of Wu (fire). The heavenly stem of the year, Bing fire, is the official star, and the fire in Wu contains Ding fire, which is the seven杀 (seven deadly stars). Both official and seven deadly stars are present. The water in the day branch Hui, which is Ren water, combines with the Ding fire in Wu, causing a balance between the official and seven deadly stars. Although this birth chart is not rich, the combination of the seven deadly stars allows for a proper balance, thus leading to high status.

脫脫太師造 甲寅 己巳 癸酉 丁巳。葉丞相造 壬寅 壬寅 己卯 壬申。陳寺丞造 乙酉 辛巳 辛未 戊子。

Tuo Tuo Tai Shi's birth chart: the year pillar is Jia Yin, the month pillar is Ji Si, the day pillar is Gui You, and the hour pillar is Ding Si. The癸 water uses the己 soil in the month dry branch as the "seven killing stars" and the戊 soil in Si as the "positive official." The Jia wood in the year dry branch, as the "hurt official," controls the killing stars while preserving the official. Ye Chengxiang's birth chart: the year pillar is Ren Yin, the month pillar is Ren Yin, the day pillar is Ji Mao, and the hour pillar is Ren Shen. The Ji soil uses the乙 wood in Mao as the "seven killing stars" and the甲 wood in Yin as the "positive official." The Shen in the hour branch contains the庚 metal which controls the killing stars. Chen Shi Cheng's birth chart: the year pillar is Yi You, the month pillar is Xin Si, the day pillar is Xin Wei, and the hour pillar is Wu Zi. The Xin metal uses the丙 fire in Si as the "positive official" and the丁 fire in Wei as the "seven killing stars." The癸 water in Zi controls the killing stars and preserves the official. These three birth charts all use the "official" as the useful god and have mixed "seven killing stars," and because they are controlled, they achieve high status.

古官煞混雜例 癸亥 癸亥 丙午 壬辰。

An example of "official and killer mixed" given by ancient scholars is: the year pillar is Guihai, the month pillar is Guihai, the day pillar is Bingwu, and the hour pillar is Renchen. The day master is Bing fire, with two Gui water pillars as "officials," and the two Hai hidden in the month and the Ren in the hour as "killers." The official and killer are mixed and appear together; there is no control or restraint in the pillars, and there is no choice to keep or remove them, which is exactly what is meant by being mixed and thus considered inferior.

史衛王彌遠造 甲申 丙寅 乙卯 辛巳。右丞相造 己亥 癸酉 庚午 丙戌。三寶奴丞相造 庚午 辛巳 甲申 壬申。

The birth chart of Shi Weiwang Shi Miyan is: the year pillar Jiashen, the month pillar Bingyin, the day pillar Yimao, and the hour pillar Xinsi. The ethereal stem Yi wood takes the hour stem Xin metal as "seven killing stars," and the metal in Shen contains Geng metal as "positive official." The month stem Bing fire "hurt official" restrains the killing stars. The birth chart of a certain right chancellor is: the year pillar Jihai, the month pillar Guiyou, the day pillar Gengwu, and the hour pillar Bingxu. The ethereal stem Geng metal takes the hour stem Bing fire as "seven killing stars," and the fire in Wu contains Ding fire as "positive official," which is restrained by the month stem Gui water. The birth chart of the chancellor Sanbao Nu is: the year pillar Gengwu, the month pillar Xinsi, the day pillar Jiashen, and the hour pillar Renshen. The ethereal stem Ji wood takes Geng metal as "seven killing stars," and Xin metal as "positive official," relying on the hour stem Ren water to transform the killing stars into nourishment for the self. These three birth charts are examples of "biased official mixed with positive official and restrained."

鄭尚書造 庚寅 壬午 戊寅 甲寅。朱尚書造 庚辰 丙戌 戊戌 甲寅。範尚書造 辛巳 辛丑 乙卯 丁亥。

Zheng Shushang's birth chart: the year pillar is Gengyin, the month pillar is Renwu, the day pillar is Wuyin, and the hour pillar is Jiayin. The Wutu is restrained by the hour stem Jiamao, which is considered 'seven killing'. Three Yin wood pillars intensify the killing energy, but it is entirely restrained by the year stem Gengjin. Zhu Shushang's birth chart: the year pillar is Gengchen, the month pillar is Bingxu, the day pillar is Wuxu, and the hour pillar is Jiayin. The Wutu is also restrained by Jiamao, which is considered 'seven killing', and is also restrained by the year stem Gengjin. Fan Shushang's birth chart: the year pillar is Xinsi, the month pillar is Xinchou, the day pillar is Yimao, and the hour pillar is Dinghai. The Yimu is restrained by two Xinjin, which are considered 'seven killing', and is restrained by the hour stem Dinghuo. In all three birth charts, there are pure 'biased officials' with respective restraints, so they all reached the position of Shushang.

《格解》又分五行遇月支偏官，歲時中亦宜制伏為一節。分四柱純雜有制，定居一品之尊，略見一位正官，官殺混雜反賤為一節。至於中間類有去官留殺，亦有去殺留官二句，乃刪之而不用，俱屬可疑。

The book "Gejie" treats the sentence "When the Five Phases meet the monthly branch's biased official, it is also appropriate to control and subdue them in the years and months" as one section, and the sentence "If the four pillars are purely or mixed with control, one can attain the rank of first class; if only a single official is slightly present, but the official and harmful stars are mixed, it leads to lower status" as another section. As for the intermediate sentence "Some cases involve removing the official and keeping the harmful star, while others involve removing the harmful star and keeping the official," it is directly deleted without use. These treatments are all very suspicious.

《喜忌篇》云：四殺旺運純，身旺為官清貴。舊注云：“此七殺即偏官也。”且如甲忌庚為七殺，而甲生於寅地，乃身旺。其中暗包丙長生，則不畏金為殺，而鐐化為偏斷，則甲庚各自恃旺之勢，而行純殺之運，乃為極品之貴，此說似牽強。

The "Xiji Section" says: "When the four killing stars are strong and pure, a strong body leads to official rank and noble status." The old commentary explains: "Here, the seven killing stars refer to the biased official." For example, Jia wood dislikes Geng metal as the seven killing stars, but if Jia is born in the寅 position, the body is strong. The寅 position also contains the hidden birth of Bing fire, so it is not afraid of metal as the killing star. The killing star is instead restrained and transformed into the biased official. Thus, Jia and Geng each rely on their strength, and when they go through a pure killing star phase, they become of the highest rank. This explanation seems forced.

蓋身殺或強，而或制伏得官，固多權貴者，使柱中殺旺身強無制，又行純殺無制之運。乃為極品之貴，恐不可從。或者又解為身旺殺旺，身殺居長生臨官帝旺之鄉，乃通月氣者是也。運純謂中和之道，制殺化殺之運是也。清貴者，清高而貴顯，繡衣黃門是也。蓋四柱四七殺日生俱旺，無食神制殺，運入制伏之地，則為清高而貴顯也。此說可從。

Because when both the self and the killer are strong and the control is appropriate, it is indeed likely to produce officials of high rank; but if the killer is strong and the self is also strong, yet there is no control at all, and the fortune involves a pure killer without control, it is said that one might attain the highest rank of nobility, but this is probably not reliable. Another interpretation says: when both the self and the killer are strong, and both are in the places of growth, officialdom, and prosperity, they are in harmony with the energy of the month's stem; 'pure fortune' refers to following the middle path, that is, a fortune that controls or transforms the killer; 'clear nobility' refers to being noble and distinguished, such as a court inspector or a palace attendant. The meaning is that in the four pillars, the 'seven killer' and the day master are both strong, and there is no 'food god' to control the killer, but when the fortune enters a place where the killer is controlled, it becomes clear and noble. This interpretation can be followed.

《喜忌篇》云：柱中七殺全彰，身旺極貧。舊註解曰：“傷官本祿七殺，則財本馬之七鄉，偏官本身之七殺，四柱有之，身旺建祿不為富矣。”此誠確論可從。蓋建祿身旺之人，喜見財官，所謂一見財官，自然成福是巳。忌見七殺反傷，所謂切忌會殺為凶是己。

The *Xi Ji Pian* says: "If the seven killing stars are fully present in the pillar, and the body is strong, it will result in extreme poverty." The old commentary explains: "The official star is the seven killing star of the official position, the劫财 is the seven killing star of the wealth and horse, and the biased official is the seven killing star of oneself; if all four pillars contain these, even if the body is strong and the official position is established, wealth cannot be achieved." This is indeed a correct statement and can be followed. Because those with a strong body and an established official position favor seeing "wealth" and "officials," as it is said, "once wealth and officials appear, it naturally brings good fortune." They should avoid seeing "seven killing stars," which instead harm the body, as it is said, "one must strictly avoid the meeting of killing stars as it brings misfortune."

若柱中有傷官，則官祿之七殺彰矣。有敗財，則財馬之七殺彰矣。有七殺偏官，則身之七間彰矣。此所以為全彰，雖見祿身旺，貧不自聊者，故曰：“身旺極貧。”或曰此乃純殺格怕身弱也。蓋言人命四柱中七殺之神全彰著，又身弱者，乃極貧窮夭壽之人也，乃又為身弱極貧下中農壽。噫！以此解殺重身輕終身有損可也，以此解非夭即貧定是身衰遇鬼可也，解此節則鑿之甚矣。

If the column contains "Wounding Official," the official and salary seven killing stars will appear; if there is "Defeated Wealth," the wealth and horse seven killing stars will appear; if there is "Seven Killing Stars" or "Bi Guan," the seven killing stars of oneself will appear. When all three are present, it is called "Full Exposure." Such a person, even if sitting on a strong禄 and having a strong body, will still be poor and unable to be secure, hence it is said "Strong Body Leads to Extreme Poverty." Another person argues that this is the "Pure Seven Killing Stars Pattern," which fears a weak body. This means that when all seven killing stars in the four pillars are clearly present and the day master is weak, the person will be extremely poor and have a very short lifespan. Therefore, they change "Strong Body Leads to Extreme Poverty" into "Weak Body Leads to Extreme Poverty." Alas! Using this to explain "Heavy Seven Killing Stars and Weak Body Cause Continuous Harm" is acceptable, and using it to explain "Either Death or Poverty is Certain When the Body is Weak and Encountered Ghosts" is also acceptable. But using it to explain this section is too forced.

《繼善篇》云：庚值寅而遇丙，主旺無危。補曰：庚日值寅，坐休絕之地，而柱中又遇丙，似乎衰而危。然寅中戊土生長，能生庚金，以洩丙火之氣，乃絕處逢生，名曰胎元受氣，又名小長生。人命逢之，主一生造化，衣祿興旺而無危，非言日主之旺也。下文云金逢懇而遇土，號曰還魂。或者以庚寅日為旺不通，遂以庚值寅而為庚值申，以迎合主旺為日主之旺。非經本義，不可從。

The "Ji Shan Chapter" says: "When Geng metal meets Yin in the year stem, it indicates prosperity without danger." Additional explanation: When the Geng metal day master is seated on Yin, it is in a state of decline and extinction. If the pillar also contains Bing fire, it seems as if the Geng metal is weak and in danger. However, within Yin, Wu earth is in the state of growth, which can generate Geng metal and disperse the strength of Bing fire. This is called "finding life in a state of extinction," also known as "receiving qi in the fetal stage" or "small growth." When a person's fate encounters this, it indicates a prosperous and flourishing life with abundant clothing and food, without danger, not because the day master itself is strong. The following statement "metal meets Gen and meets earth, called returning soul" means the same thing. Some people think that Gengyin day is not strong, so they change "Geng meets Yin" to "Geng meets Shen," to fit the term "prosperous" as meaning the day master's strength. This is not the original meaning of the text and should not be followed.

古歌云：絕處逢生少人知，卻去當生命理推。返本還原宜細辯，忽然屯否莫猜疑。又歌云：或云胎養小長生，人命惟逢自積靈。若也修文應稱遂，不然榮運亦光享。

An old song says: "In dire straits, encountering a new beginning is little known, yet one should go back to the principles of one's true destiny for careful examination. See how it returns to its original state, and do not doubt the temporary blockage and stagnation." The meaning is that when one encounters a situation of being in a desperate situation and then finding a way out, one should return to the principles of one's original destiny for detailed analysis, seeing how it returns to its original state; temporary difficulties and blockages should not be doubted. Another song says: "Some say 'tai' and 'yang' are small growth, a person's destiny meets them and naturally accumulates the refined qi. If they also study literature and take the examinations, they will mostly achieve their aspirations; even if they do not pursue the imperial examinations, they can still enjoy a prosperous and distinguished fate." The meaning is that "tai" and "yang" are also small growth, when a person's destiny meets them, it naturally accumulates refined energy; such people, if they study and take the examinations, will mostly achieve their aspirations; even if they do not pursue the imperial examinations, they can still enjoy a prosperous and distinguished fate.

古歌云：偏官如虎怕沖多，運旺身強豈奈何。身弱虎強成禍害，身強制伏貴中和。補曰：月上偏官，謂陽見陽，陰見陰。如甲生申月，乙生酉月，是已。為人剛暴好殺，觸之即怒，性情如虎，最怕三刑六害，或羊刃魁罡，相沖必有凶禍。最喜運皆旺相，身強有制，化為權貴。

An old song says: "A biased official like a tiger fears frequent clashes; when the fortune is strong and the body is powerful, how can it be resisted? When the body is weak and the tiger is strong, it becomes a calamity; when the body is strong and the tiger is controlled, it brings about nobility and harmony." Additional explanation: The "biased official" in the month refers to a yang dry branch encountering another yang dry branch, or a yin dry branch encountering another yin dry branch, such as Jia wood born in the month of Shen or Yi wood born in the month of You. This type of person has a fierce and impetuous nature, is prone to quarrels and violence, gets angry easily, and has a temper like a tiger. It is most feared when there are three punishments, six harms, or Yangren and Kui Gang conflicting with it, as a clash will surely bring disaster. What is most favored is when the fortune is everywhere prosperous and strong, the body is powerful, and the killer is controlled, thus transforming into power and nobility.

若身弱殺強，無制之運，則虎加翼者也，其咆哮之威不可御，反為所噬。然偏官固宜制伏，亦貴中和。如一位偏官，制伏有二三，復行制伏之運，反不作福。何以言之？蓋盡法無民，可繹思也。

If the person's strength is weak while the killing power is strong, and they encounter a period without control, it is like giving wings to a tiger; its fierce roar cannot be resisted, and instead they will be devoured by it. However, although the 'biased official' should be controlled, it is also important to achieve harmony. If there is only one 'biased official' but the chart contains two or three layers of control, and they go through a period of control, it may not bring benefit. Why? Because 'excessive law leads to no people'—when punishment is applied to the extreme, there are no people left. This meaning is worth reflecting on repeatedly.

又歌曰：偏官不可例言凶，有制還他衣祿豐。干上食神支又合，兒孫滿眼福無窮。解曰：偏官即克我之神，本為惡宿凶殺。然不可例言凶也，須要制伏。有制化之權要，則衣祿不期豐而自豐。天干有食神，如甲見丙，地支有食神，如卯中乙木合申中庚金之類。則子孫振振，有無窮之福矣。所謂七殺有制亦多兒是巳。

There is also a rhyme that says: "A biased official cannot be generally considered evil; if controlled, his authority brings abundant wealth and sustenance. If the heavenly stem has the 'food god' and the earthly branch also has a hidden combination of the 'food god,' then there will be many descendants and endless blessings." The explanation is: "Biased official" refers to a spiritual force that overcomes me, which is originally an evil star and an Inauspicious Sha, but cannot be universally considered evil. The key lies in whether it is controlled. Once the controlling power is in place, wealth and sustenance will naturally be abundant without needing to seek them. If the heavenly stem has the "food god," such as Jia wood encountering Bing fire; and the earthly branch also has a hidden combination of the "food god," such as the hidden Yi wood in Mao and the hidden Geng metal in Shen combining, then there will be many descendants and endless blessings. The saying "Seven Killers controlled bring many sons" expresses exactly this meaning.

又歌曰：偏官有制化為權，英俊文章以少年。歲運若行身旺地，功名大用福雙全。解曰：偏官這格，雖為人兇暴無忌憚。然無制則為七殺，有制則為偏官，即化為權貴，少年穩步表青雲，早歲題名黃榜，必是文章顯赫之人，故曰英俊文章發少年。殺強有制，故曰美矣。

There is also a rhyme that says: "When the biased official is controlled and transformed into power, the talented and eloquent rise to prominence in youth. If the year or the destiny moves through a strong position for the self, great achievements and official success will be attained along with complete blessings." The explanation says: "The pattern of the biased official" is a configuration where although the person may be fierce and unrestrained, if there is no control, it is called "seven killers," but when there is control, it is called "biased official." Once controlled, it transforms into power—allowing the person to steadily ascend to high status in youth, achieving fame early in life, and certainly being a person of outstanding literary talent, hence the saying "the talented and eloquent rise to prominence in youth." When the killer is strong yet controlled, it is considered a favorable configuration.

若運衰弱，欲其大用也難矣。若歲運又無制，則聲名特達遍朝野，所謂從殺多是大富大貴之人。所謂平生為富貴，只因殺重身柔，此等格局，但多夭耳。若運扶身旺，與殺為敵，或七殺透露，食神破局，皆不吉。

If the destiny is weak and the fortune is not strong, it is difficult to achieve great success. If the year and fortune entirely lack control, yet the person's reputation becomes particularly prominent and spreads throughout the court and the country, this is called "following the killing" and usually indicates a person who attains great wealth and honor. This is the path described as "all his life is for wealth and honor, only because the killing is strong and the body is weak." However, such a pattern often leads to an early death. If the fortune supports the day's stem and strengthens the body, making it strong, and then it opposes the killing, or if the "seven killing" is revealed while the "food god" disrupts the pattern, these are all inauspicious.

又歌曰：五陽坐日全逢殺，棄命相逢命不堅。如見五陰臨此地，殺星根敗吉難言。補曰：舊文末句，本謂殺星之根敗而無氣，身無所從，則禍即至，而為吉難言。或者改根為臨敗，非也。又一說，改殺星而為殺強，以根敗而為日主之根敗亦非也。《格解》謂殺強根敗吉難言，但非棄命從殺之意。蓋從殺者，正不嫌於殺強根敗耳。誠是但未知其根敗，非日主之根敗。識者詳之。

There is another verse that says: "When five yang elements are in the day's position, they all meet the killing star; when the abandoned destiny meets the destiny, the destiny is not firm. If five yin elements appear in this situation, the killing star's root is destroyed and lacks strength, the day's main element has no support, and misfortune follows immediately, so 'good fortune is hard to speak of.' " A supplementary explanation: in the original version, the last sentence was referring to the killing star's root being destroyed and lacking strength, so the day's main element has no support, and misfortune follows immediately, hence 'good fortune is hard to speak of.' Some people changed the character 'root' to 'appear,' which is incorrect; others changed 'killing star' to 'strong killing,' and interpreted 'root destruction' as the day's main element's root being destroyed, which is also incorrect. The "Grasping the Meaning" commentary says "strong killing and root destruction, good fortune is hard to speak of," but this is not the original meaning of 'abandoning destiny to follow the killing star.' Those who follow the killing star do not mind strong killing and root destruction. This statement is correct, but they do not understand that the 'root destruction' here does not refer to the destruction of the day's main element's root. Those with discernment should carefully distinguish this.

又歌云：土臨卯位三合全，不忌當生金不纏。火木旺鄉名利顯，再逢坤坎禍連綿。補曰：舊文第二句，原是“不忌當生金水編”而或都改為“不見”與末句“再逢”字不相應，仍當作不忌看。蓋土臨卯位，謂己卯日主，亥卯未三合殺局，謂從殺亦可。當生金水，俱有謂金生水。水生殺，亦不忌。或生火土旺運，殺印相印相生，功名顯達。再行坤坎金水之運，必禍連，蓋當生既逢金制，而運又逢之，必禍連綿不已，所謂食神破局反不吉是已。

There is also a rhyme that says: "When earth is at the卯 position, triple harmony is complete; no need to fear the gold born in the same year. When fire and wood are strong, fame and fortune will be prominent. But if one meets the坤 and坎 again, misfortune will follow continuously." Additional explanation: In the old version, the second line originally read "no need to fear the gold and water born in the same year," but some people changed it to "not seeing," which does not correspond with the words "again meet" in the last line. Therefore, it should still be read as "no need to fear." The phrase "earth at the卯 position" refers to a day ruler of Jimao, where the亥, 卯, and 未 trine form the "seven killing" wood trinity, which can also be described as "following the killing." As for the gold and water in the native's chart, since gold generates water and water generates the killing, there is no need to avoid them. If one travels through a period of strong fire and earth, the killing will generate the seal, and the seal will generate the self, leading to fame and success. However, if one further encounters the gold and water of the southwest坤 position and the northern坎 position, misfortune will follow continuously. Since the native's chart already has gold to control the killing, encountering more gold in the travel period will only add more control, leading to continuous misfortune, which is exactly what is meant by "the food god breaks the pattern and brings misfortune."

又一說末句舊文，原是福連綿，而或改為禍連綿亦非。蓋己卯日主，逢亥卯未三合，是謂殺強身弱，當生金水相纏，水固生殺，而金能制殺。故不忌。及犯行身旺之地，則廊廟之客，金紫之貴，所必至矣，故曰功名大用福雙全。

There is another view: the original version of the last line was 'Fú lián mián' (blessings continue), but someone changed it to 'huò lián mián' (calamities continue), which is also incorrect. This is because on the day of Ji Mao, the day master meets the Triple Harmony of Hai, Mao, and Wei, which indicates a strong killer and weak self; the native is accompanied by metal and water, where water indeed nourishes the killer, but metal can control the killer, so there is no need to be cautious. When the fortune moves into a period where the self is strong, it will surely become a pillar of the state and a person of high rank and honor, so it is said 'gōngmíng dà yòng fú shuāng quán' (great achievements and full blessings).

又歌曰：煞星原有制神降，制旺身強貴必昌。叵見制神先有損，反將富貴亦災殃。解曰：煞星者，七殺偏官也。制神者，食神也。使月上逢七殺，而有食神降制得宜。又身居強旺之地，則富貴榮昌必矣。若食神逢梟，則食神先自損矣，不惟失其富貴，且有災殃。所謂食制殺逢梟，不貧則夭是也。

There is also a verse that says: "The evil star is controlled by the controlling god, if the controlling god is strong and the self is strong, then wealth and honor will surely flourish. But if the controlling god is first harmed, then even wealth and honor will bring calamity." The term "evil star" refers to "seven killing stars" and "biased official," while "controlling god" refers to "food god." If the "seven killing stars" appear in the month and the "food god" controls them effectively, and the day's main element is strong, then wealth, honor, and prosperity are certain. However, if the "food god" meets the "hawk god" which takes the food, and the controlling god itself is injured first, then not only will wealth and honor not be preserved, but calamity will also follow. The saying "food controlling the killing star meets the hawk, either poverty or early death" precisely expresses this meaning.

《玄機賦》云：身強殺淺，殺運無妨。殺重身強，制鄉為福。解曰：身居強旺而殺淺者，強行殺旺無制之運，亦無妨害，所謂原犯鬼輕，制卻為非是也。七殺太重而身弱者，雖行制伏得宜之鄉，方可發福，所謂一見制伏卻為貴是已。

The "Xuanji Fu" says: "If the day master is strong and the seven killer is weak, even if the killing force is strong in the destiny, there is no harm; if the seven killer is heavy and the day master is weak, then it is only when the killer is properly restrained that fortune can be achieved." Explanation: When the day master is strong and the seven killer is weak, even if the destiny leads to a strong killing force without restraint, there is no harm. This is called "originally committing a light ghost, restraining it is wrong" — meaning that if the original ghost (killer) is light, restraining it is not appropriate. As for those with a heavy seven killer and a weak day master, they need to go through a destiny that properly restrains the killer to achieve fortune, which is called "seeing restraint brings honor."

《天玄賦》云：殺星重而行殺旺運，早赴幽冥之客。補曰：身弱殺重，宜行制伏之運，則為福為壽。而又行殺旺之鄉，必至天夭壽而死。故云。《定真篇》云：七殺無制，逢官祿為禍，而壽元不入。七殺以有制有貴，若無制伏，又逢正官，且建其官之祿，如甲逢庚無制，又逢辛金官星祿之數，則為官殺混雜。《萬金賦》云：官殺混雜當壽夭。

The Tianxuan Assignment says: "When the killing star is strong and one goes through a prosperous period of killing, he will die young." Supplementary explanation: If a person's body is weak and the killing star is strong, he should go through a period of subduing the killing star in order to have fortune and longevity; if instead he goes through a period where the killing star is strong, he will certainly die young. Therefore, it is said like this. The Dingzhen Chapter says: "When the seven killing stars are not controlled, encountering official luck brings disaster, and the lifespan is not included." —— "Seven killing stars" become prominent only when they are controlled; if they are not controlled and also meet "official star," and this official star is in its own luck position, for example, if Jia wood meets Geng metal without control, and also meets Xin metal official star in its own luck position, then it becomes a mixture of official and killing stars. The Wanjin Assignment says: "When official and killing stars are mixed, one will die young," which refers exactly to this.

《幽玄賦》云：身太柔殺太重，聲名遍野。身勢太柔，略無一點恨氣，七殺太重，而滿盤重重。三合火木旺鄉，木生火，火生土，殺印相生，功名著，再逢申坎金水之運，福自連綿。蓋當生雖有金水，而制伏尚不及，必再逢金水，方為制伏得宜，當享福於不替也。

The "Ouyuan Fu" says: "If the body is too soft and the killing star is too strong, fame will spread widely." When the day stem is extremely weak and lacks any fighting power, and the "seven killing stars" are very strong, appearing throughout the chart, if the Triple Harmony forms a flourishing land of fire and wood, with wood generating fire and fire generating earth, the killing star generating the seal and the seal generating the self, success and fame will naturally become prominent. If further encountering the western and northern directions of metal and water, fortune will continue continuously. Because the original birth chart already contains metal and water, but the restraining force is still insufficient, so encountering metal and water again is necessary to achieve proper restraint, thus enjoying continuous blessings without decline.

丙戌 戊戌 辛未 壬辰，進賢朱逢升尚書，貴命土厚埋金格。楠曰：重重土厚去埋金，官殺那堪洩氣深。最喜運行財旺地，聲華不日振儒林。辛未日干，身坐土位，年月日時俱有土旺，正謂金賴土生。土厚而金遭埋沒，初行北方庚子辛丑運，金土氣盈，塞滯不利。後行東方寅卯甲乙運，破土而生官殺，位登臺閣。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingxu, the month pillar is Wuxu, the day pillar is Xinchou, and the hour pillar is Renchen. This is the noble destiny of Zhu Fengsheng, the Grand Secretary of Jinxian County, belonging to the pattern of "thick earth burying metal." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Heavy earth thickly buries metal, how can official and killer energies withstand deep depletion? Most fortunate is the journey through the prosperous land of wealth, soon bringing fame and honor to the scholarly community." The day stem Xinchou sits on top of earth, and the four pillars of year, month, day, and hour are all filled with strong earth. Normally, metal is generated by earth, but when earth is too thick, the metal is buried instead. The year stem Bing Fire, which represents official and killer energies, is completely drained by the heavy earth. Initially, during the journey through the northern Gengzi and Xinchou years, the energies of metal and earth were full, making the situation even more blocked. Later, during the journey through the eastern寅, 卯 and甲, 乙 wood years, the wood broke through the earth, allowing the official and killer energies to rise, and he thus attained high official positions.

庚子 己卯 癸酉 辛酉，嚴介溪閣老貴命，去食存殺格。楠曰：見殺雖當論殺星，殺衰誰養殺精神。不堪卯木為真病，時有辛金去病人。癸水生卯，己土殺星，天干透出，是以有殺只論殺。善喜殺衰，要嫌地支兩重乙木，暗來克殺，作七殺制伏太過，則為重病，蓋得辛酉時，沖去卯木為藥也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar Geng Zi, the month pillar Ji Mao, the day pillar Gui You, and the hour pillar Xin You, which is the noble destiny of Yan Jiexi, belonging to the pattern of 'Eliminating Food to Preserve the Killer'. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: 'Although seeing the killer, we should discuss the killer star, when the killer is weak, who can nourish the killer's spirit? Unable to bear the true illness of Mao wood, there is Xin metal in the hour pillar to remove the sick person.' The癸 water is born in the Mao month, with Ji earth 'seven killers' appearing in the heavenly stem. Therefore, when there is a killer, we only discuss the killer. Unfortunately, this killer was originally weak, and it is further weakened by the heavy hiddenrestrain from the乙 wood in the Mao branch, which over-controls the killer, turning it into a serious illness. Fortunately, the hour pillar Xin You has酉 metal conflicting with the卯 wood, which is the medicine to eliminate the illness.

早行南方，衰殺得地，擢登科甲，運入西方金運，制去病神，位登宰相，名顯天下，貴而且壽，直入亥運，會起木來損殺，膏肓之疾復作，忽生奇禍而死。

He was in the southern fire destiny in his early years, and the weak "seven killing stars" got support, so he passed the imperial examination successfully. When his destiny shifted to the western metal destiny, he subdued the卯 wood, which was the harmful spirit, and thus rose to the position of prime minister, becoming famous throughout the world, both wealthy and long-lived. However, when he reached the亥 destiny,亥 and卯 formed a wooden trinity, causing renewed damage to the killing stars. The deep-rooted old illness suddenly flared up again, and he suddenly met with a strange misfortune and died.

丙子 庚子 丁丑 辛亥，盱江格溪劉翰十六公，水重土輕格。楠曰：丁生子月水汪洋，七殺雖多喜內藏。幸得丑中微土制，南方土運發非常。丁火生於子月，七殺極旺矣。再加年日時中，俱有水氣，來克丁火，但水雖多，喜靜伏於地支，其凶未逞於天干。若原殺逞天干，主早年夭也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingzi, the month pillar is Gengzi, the day pillar is Dingchou, and the hour pillar is Xinhai. This is the birth chart of Xujiang's Liu Han, the sixteenth master, belonging to the pattern of "heavy water and light earth." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ding fire is born in the month of Zi, with water flooding everywhere. Although there are many seven killers, they are happy to be hidden. Fortunately, there is a slight earth in Chou to control them, and when the southern earth fortune comes, it brings great success." Ding fire is born in the month of Zi, with癸water "seven killers" extremely strong; in addition, the three branches of year, day, and hour all have water to restrain Ding fire. However, although there is much water, it is all quietly hidden in the earth branches, and its harmful nature does not show strongly in the heavenly stems. If the true killer were to appear strongly in the heavenly stems, it would indicate early death.

壬寅癸卯甲辰運，雖是東方，亦嫌壬癸水蓋頭，雖好亦蹇晦。大運入巳午未，沖去水神，財發萬緡，蓋喜土來克水也。入申水得長生，壽至八十餘死。

Later he went through the Renyin, Guimao, and Jiachen periods. Although these were all wood territories in the east, the water of Ren and Gui covered the heavenly stem of the big year, making the big year still stagnant and obscure. When the big year reached Si, Wu, and Wei, the fire and earth expelled the water, and his wealth reached ten thousand strings. This was because the earth element was able to control the water. Later, when he entered the Shen period, the water gained growth in Shen, and he lived to be over eighty before passing away.

丁丑 壬寅 庚子 乙酉，書坊楊員四公富命，制殺太過。楠曰：庚生寅月火神經，壬癸重來制伏明。土木運中人富貴，再行金水禍來並。庚子日生寅月，年月丁壬作化，生火助殺，用殺明矣。木命三陽之火尚衰，金水寒威猶在，壬癸水透天干，制伏太過，病在此矣。

The birth chart is: the year pillar Dingchou, the month pillar RENYIN, the day pillar GENGZI, and the hour pillar YIYOU. This is a prosperous fate of Yang Yuan Si, with the problem being "excessive restraint of the killer." Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "Geng is born in the寅month, the fire god is weak, with REN and KUI water appearing in the heavenly stem, clearly restraining the killer. In the earth and wood years, one will achieve wealth and honor, but if gold and water come again, misfortune will come along with it." Geng is born on the day pillar GENGZI in the寅month. The heavenly stem of the year, Ding, combines with the heavenly stem of the month, REN, to form wood. The wood generates fire, which supports the丙fire "killer" in the寅month. Therefore, the key element used in this birth is the killer. However, the fire of the beginning of the year is still weak, and the coldness of metal and water remains. The REN and KUI water appear in the heavenly stem, restraining the killer too much, which is the root of the problem.

猶喜羊刃存時，丑酉合金得局，身主不弱，又得乙庚存時，化金成旺，早行子丑，丙火氣寒，殺衰不能為我運動，故多蹇滿。漸行己亥，甲木財神得生，財來生殺，隱隱興隆。

Fortunately, the hour branch You is exactly the Yangren of Geng metal, and the day branch Chou and the hour branch You form a metal trinity, so the day ruler is not weak. The hour stem Yi wood combines with the day stem Geng metal to transform into metal, making the metal even stronger. In early years, when traveling through the zodiac signs Zi and Chou, the fire killer, Ji, is cold and weak, and the weak killer cannot help me, so I was always in difficulties. Gradually, when traveling through Ji and Hai, the wood wealth god, Meth, is born in Hai, and wealth generates the killer, so the family gradually becomes prosperous.

一人戊戌，原壬水為丙火之病神，一見戊土，克去壬水淨盡，如鴻毛之遇風，飄然而舉。如枯苗之得雨，勃然而興，財發成緡，書林出色，豈偶然哉！大運入酉，丙火殺神死地，更且財來生水，水來滅殺，法盡無民，其死也非偶然也。

When he enters the Wuxu cycle, the original壬water in his chart was already the sickness of the丙fire. The appearance of the戊earth completely dries up the壬water, making him like a feather caught in a strong wind, rising effortlessly; or like withered crops receiving rain, suddenly reviving. His wealth begins to accumulate in strings and bundles, and he rises to prominence in the book trade. How could this be accidental? When the big cycle reaches You, the丙fire killer is in its death place, and the wealth goes to nourish water, which in turn extinguishes the fire. This is exactly "the law is exhausted and the people are gone," so his death is not accidental either.

癸巳 己未 庚子 甲申，臨川饒舜臣春元貴命，制殺太過格。楠曰：庚生未月火雖炎，制殺那堪水火嚴。甲乙丙丁資殺運，青雲得路豈能淹。此格與李閣老制殺之理頗同，但未月二陰，水方進氣，水氣比肩更甚。運行東方，財來生殺，七殺行權，雲中高登。其理宜也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Guisi, the month pillar is Jiwei, the day pillar is Gengzi, and the hour pillar is Jiashen. This is a fortunate destiny of Ráo Shunchén, a candidate for the imperial examination from Línchuan, belonging to the pattern of "excessive control of the seven killing stars." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Geng is born in the month of Wei where fire is fierce, controlling the seven killing stars is unbearable with the severity of water and fire. With the assistance of wood in the form of wealth, the seven killing stars gain power, and he ascends to the clouds, achieving success and prominence." This pattern is very similar to the previous grand minister's "excessive control of the seven killing stars," but since the month of Wei has already entered the second yin, water is just beginning to rise, and the strength of water is even stronger than the similar pillars that support the self. Therefore, when the destiny moves to the eastern direction of wood, "wealth" generates "seven killing stars," allowing the "seven killing stars" to gain authority, and he rises rapidly to achieve high status and success—this is the natural reasoning.

丙戌 庚子 丁卯 丙午，吾都王仁王公制殺過富命。楠曰：丁生子月水雖寒，一殺那堪制兩般。己土病神宜卯木，東方木運始堪歡。丁火子月，殺星本旺，那堪一殺而有戌午兩土以制之，正謂殺不足，而制有餘。賴有日下卯木，破出午中己土，以卯木為福神，東方壬寅癸卯甲乙運，助起木來克土，財發千緡。一入巳千未鄉，破敗如洗，未運土重，殺暮死矣。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingxu, the month pillar is Gengzi, the day pillar is Dingmao, and the hour pillar is Bingwu. This is a wealthy destiny where the killing star is excessively restrained. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ding fire is born in the month of Zi, water is cold though it may be, one killing star cannot withstand two kinds of restraint. Ji earth, the sick god, is suitable for the support of Mao wood, only when the eastern wood path is reached can joy be found." Ding fire is born in the month of Zi, the killing star should be strong; however, only a little癸 water in Zi can be used as the killing star, but there are two places of earth, Xu and Wu, to restrain it. This is a case where the killing star is insufficient and the restraint is excessive. Fortunately, the day branch Mao wood can break the Ji earth in Wu, so Mao wood becomes the god of fortune. When he travels through the eastern path of Renyin, Guimao, and Jia, Yi wood, the wood supports the wood and restrains the earth, thus his family becomes wealthy with thousands of strings of money. However, once he enters the path of Si, Wu, and Wei, the fire and earth paths, he will be ruined completely; when he reaches the Wei path, the earth becomes heavier, the killing star is buried, and he dies.

己酉 戊辰 癸酉 丙辰，盱江格溪傅佑十五公富命，殺多生印格。楠曰：癸水生辰土氣重，土生金印助身榮。不堪丙火為金病，見水名為既濟功。癸日生辰，本為土重水輕也。官殺雖重，蓋得己土貪生於酉，戊土自坐辰庫，更得辰相合，其土見金不來克身，反地去生印，而助身也。遙見時上丙火精欲克酉為病，迨後入丙寅運，金絕於寅，傾家蕩產，片瓦未留。一入北方，見水去火存印，一發如雷。入戌，火土太重死矣。

The birth chart is: the year pillar Jiyou, the month pillar Wuchen, the day pillar Guiyou, and the hour pillar Bingchen. This is a rich destiny of Xujiang pattern, belonging to the 'many killers and generating the seal' pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Gui water is born in the Chen month, the earth is heavy and the water is light. The official and killer earth is heavy, but the year dry Ji earth is attached to the year branch You metal, the month dry Wu earth sits on the Chen warehouse, and Chen combines with You, so these earths do not attack the body, but instead generate the seal and support the day ruler. Unfortunately, the hour dry Bing fire is distant and attacks You metal, becoming the illness of this destiny. Later, when entering the Bingyin year, metal is exhausted in Yin, he lost everything and had nothing left. When entering the northern water year, water removed the fire and preserved the seal star, he became prosperous suddenly. When arriving at the Xu year, fire and earth were too heavy, and he died."

庚午 己丑 壬辰 甲辰，撫城過桓文生員土重水輕格。楠曰：壬臨丑月水之垣，殺重官多也作衍。制殺喜看時有甲，棘闈之陣幾乎先。壬辰日生丑月，壬水之氣有寓焉。但四柱有土，官殺之氣盛，水氣輕也。喜時上甲木進氣制殺，本為登科之命，但不合上有庚壞甲，故此未遂。運行寅卯壬運，木神生旺，屢戰秋闈。大運入辰丙午流年，戊土殺得地，殺旺攻身而死。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Gengwu, the month pillar is Jichou, the day pillar is Renchen, and the hour pillar is Jiachen. This is the birth chart of a scholar from Fuzhou city named Huanwen, belonging to the 'earth heavy and water light' pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem about it: "Ren water is supported by Chou month, the killing stars are strong and officials are numerous, which leads to wrongdoing. To control the killing stars, it is good to have the hour pillar with Jia wood. In the examination hall, he almost came first." The day pillar is Renchen, born in the Chou month, so the water still has some support. However, the four pillars are filled with earth, making the killing stars too strong and the water too weak. Fortunately, the hour pillar has Jia wood, which is just beginning to grow and can control the killing stars, which should have made him successful in the imperial examinations. However, the year pillar has Geng metal, which harms the Jia wood, so he ultimately did not achieve his goal. When he traveled through the寅 and卯 years and the Ren pillar, the wood was strong and flourishing, and he took the autumn examinations several times. But when his big year entered the Chen pillar, and he encountered the Jiawu year, the戊 earth killing star was strong and in its place, the killing stars attacked his body, and he died.

甲午 丁丑 壬辰 甲辰，宜黃縣住稟牽豬牯貧命殺重身輕。楠曰：壬臨壬月殺星多，印破難生受折磨。再看運行財殺地，一生勞碌愛奔波。壬水雖生丑月，蓋因財殺太多，雖丑中有一點辛金，蓋緣不曾會局，月有丁火，貼身暗破辛金壞印，作不得殺化印生，只作殺重身輕。運行東方，木神制殺，衣食頗給。再行南方，殺旺運，身雖不死，說住稟牽豬牿度活，入未殺重而死。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Jiawu, the month pillar is Dingchou, the day pillar is Renchen, and the hour pillar is Jiachen. This person is a poor man living in Yihuang County, making a living by breeding pigs for artificial insemination. His condition is that the killing power is too strong and the body is too weak. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ren water in the Chou month with many killing stars, the seal is broken and cannot generate, suffering great hardship. Now look at the fortune path in the wealth and killing areas, all his life he has to work hard and be constantly on the move." Although the Ren water is born in the Chou month, the wealth and killing forces are too numerous. Although the Chou month contains a little Xin metal which can act as the seal, it does not form a complete metal group. The month's heavenly stem has Ding fire closely attached, secretly breaking the Xin metal and ruining the seal. Therefore, the killing force does not transform into the seal to generate the body, and it can only be considered as strong killing and weak body. When his fortune moves eastward, the wood god restrains the killing, and his clothing and food are still manageable. When he moves to the south, the killing becomes strong, and although he does not die, he can only make a living by breeding pigs for artificial insemination. When he enters the Wei year, the killing becomes even stronger, and he dies.

壬辰 丁未 辛丑 甲午，臨川劉覺吾貴命火重水輕格。楠曰：辛生未月火乘權，時殺重逢一氣全。制殺水輕宜水運，官居樞要掌銓衡。辛金生於未月，伏制猶炎，喜年上丁壬合殺為貴。月中雖有丁火，丑中癸水去之，止用時上一位貴格。然火氣旺而水氣輕，原雖有壬癸之水，且四柱土重，亦能去水也。所以運入亥位，擢顯官，其理然也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Renchen, the month pillar is Dingwei, the day pillar is Xinchou, and the hour pillar is Jiawu, which is considered a noble destiny of Liu Juewu of Lincun, belonging to the "Fire Overpowering Water Light" pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Xin metal born in the month of Wei, fire gains power and the killing force is strong. If the killing force is restrained and water is light, it is favorable to travel through water regions. Holding an official position in the central government, he controls the selection of officials." Xin metal is born in the month of Wei, though it is under suppression in summer, the fire remains strong. Fortunately, the heavenly stem of the year, Ren water, combines with the heavenly stem of the month, Ding fire, to neutralize the strong killing force, which brings about nobility. Although there is still Ding fire in the month pillar, it is removed by the hidden癸 water in Chou. Therefore, only the fire in the hour pillar, Wu, is taken as the noble pattern. However, the fire is strong and the water is light. Although there is Ren and Kui water in the original chart, the heavy earth in the four pillars can also remove the water. Therefore, when the destiny moves to the亥 water position, he is promoted to a prominent official position — this is the natural reasoning.

壬辰 丁未 辛丑 壬辰，水重火輕之格。楠曰：丙火那堪六傷，殺星制過害非常。再行水運生難獲，死敗徒流禍幾場。辛丑生未，本是火炎之域，夫何止有二火為殺，六水制之，此為七殺制過，盡法無民，可不畏哉。與前貴造天淵之隔，理則然也。前則有甲午時，多一重木火之氣，則火重水輕，所以宜行北方。此則水重火輕，則畏行北方。此命一入亥運，問遼東三萬里沖軍，壬水年又旺，非命而死也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Renchen, the month pillar is Dingwei, the day pillar is Xinchou, and the hour pillar is Renchen, which forms a pattern of "heavy water and light fire." Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "How can the propitious fire endure six injuries, when the killing star is over-controlled and brings great harm? If another water cycle is encountered, it will be difficult to gain benefits, and death and misfortune will follow." The day pillar Xinchou is born in the month of Wei, which is a place of strong fire, but in the chart there are only two points of fire as "killing stars," while there are six waters to control them. This is a case of the "killing star" being over-controlled, which is exactly what is meant by "exhausting the law without people," how can one not be afraid? It is completely different from the previous auspicious birth chart, and the reason is here: the previous chart had the hour pillar as Jiawu, adding another layer of wood and fire, resulting in heavy fire and light water, so it was suitable to go north. This chart, however, has heavy water and light fire, and is most afraid of going north. When this person entered the亥 cycle, he was sentenced to be exiled to the faraway Liaodong for three ten thousand li, and when encountering the壬 water year, the water power became even stronger, and he eventually died an unfortunate death.

甲寅 辛未 辛未 丁酉，臨川周半峰火多為病格。楠曰：辛金坐未殺星多，丁火傷辛苦太過。運喜北方能去殺，最宜水火制中和。辛生未月，丁火過多，運入北方子運，濫知命術，而得冠帶，自且不知，吾以水濟火炎之理告之，方諳斯理。吾以寅運火旺必死，寅運果死耳。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Jiayin, the month pillar is Xinwei, the day pillar is Xinwei, and the hour pillar is Dingyou. This is the birth chart of Zhou Banfeng from Lincun, belonging to the pattern of "excessive fire causing illness." Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "Xin metal sits on Wei, with many killing stars; Ding fire injures and causes excessive hardship. The fortune favors the north to remove the killing stars; the best is to balance fire and water." Xin metal is born in the month of Wei, with excessive Ding fire. When he entered the northern Zi destiny, he gained the status of Capping through a slight understanding of destiny, without knowing the reason. I explained to him the principle of using water to moderate the excessive fire, and he then understood this principle. I predicted that he would die when he reached the寅 destiny, and indeed he died when he reached the寅 destiny.

己未 己巳 庚子 甲申，建寧李默閣老制殺太過貴命火不足格。楠曰：庚金巳月殺雖強，制殺那堪水性狂。衰殺喜行寅卯運，北方重見水難當。庚生巳月，殺性本然旺矣。夫何見水結局剋制殺星？雖年支有丁相幫，然又見土多，亦洩弱火之氣。此以制殺太過，運行丙寅丁卯乙丑，火木之地，助起殺神，能為我用，此所謂不足宜補起火也。位登黃閣。運行亥子，水來破殺，死宜矣。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Jiwei, the month pillar is Jisi, the day pillar is Gengzi, and the hour pillar is Jiashen. This is considered a noble destiny, belonging to the pattern of "excessive control of the killer" with insufficient fire. Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "Geng metal born in the month of Si, the killer is strong, but controlling it is difficult when water is fierce. When the killer is weak, it is favorable to travel through the years of Yin and Mao, but encountering water in the north again is hard to bear." Geng metal is born in the month of Si, where the hidden Bing fire in Si is the "killer." The nature of the killer is already strong. Unfortunately, the day branch Zi water and the hour branch Shen metal form a water trinity, which in turn controls the killer. Although the hidden Ding fire in the year branch Wei can support the fire, the chart has too much earth, which drains the fire's strength. This results in excessive control of the killer. Later, when traveling through the years of Bingyin, Dingmao, and Yichou, which are lands of fire and wood, the killer was supported, allowing the killer to be used for one's benefit—this is exactly what is meant by supplementing the deficiency with fire. Therefore, he reached the position of the cabinet and ranked among the top officials. However, when his destiny reached the years of Hai and Zi water, water destroyed the killer, and his death was therefore inevitable.

丁酉 丙午 戊寅 丁巳，臨川帥謙齋貴命制殺太過格。楠曰：戊寅日下殺星微，己酉那堪太制之。運入東方官殺顯，枯苗得雨發生機。戊土生午，火氣為熱，運入壬癸去火之炎，再喜培起寅中甲木，其貴然耳。此以為旺衰殺為病，去火存殺為去病神也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingyou, the month pillar is Bingwu, the day pillar is Wuyin, and the hour pillar is Dingsi. This is a noble destiny, belonging to the 'Excess Control of the Killer' pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Under the Wuyin day pillar, the killer star is faint, how can Jiyou endure excessive control? When the destiny enters the Eastern direction of official and killer stars, withered crops receive rain and show signs of life." The Wutu is born in the Wu month, when the fire energy is at its peak. The wood in the day pillar's Yin is originally the 'killer star,' but it is weakened to a very weak state due to the excessive fire and earth in the chart. When the destiny enters the water of Ren and Gui, the fire's intensity is reduced, and the wood in Yin can be cultivated, leading to his rise in status. This destiny treats excessive fire as a disease and weak killer star as a useful god. Therefore, removing the fire and preserving the killer star is equivalent to eliminating the disease god.

乙酉 丁亥 丙午 己丑，先伯瑛四公制殺太過格。楠曰：丙生亥月兩幫身，一殺那堪三制神。運入西方生殺地，超騰不作等閒人。丙火生亥，殺星木可畏也，然有丁火，合去三重己土制之太過。大運入乙酉甲申，破土生殺，發財數千緡。壬癸運美，午未運中制殺太甚，屢遭凶變，入巳丙戌年，六十二歲死矣，重見戊土破壬也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Yiyou, the month pillar is Dinghai, the day pillar is Bingwu, and the hour pillar is Jichou. This is the birth chart of my uncle Ying Si Gong, who belongs to the pattern of "excessive control of the killer." Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "Bing fire is born in the Hai month with two supports for the body, one killer is hard to bear with three controlling deities. When the big destiny enters the western direction, the killer is revived, and he rises above ordinary people." Bing fire is born in the Hai month, and the壬 water in Hai is the "seven killer." It is originally fearsome; but there are two Ding fire and Wu fire in the pillars to support the body, and three Ji soil "hurtful official" to control the killer star, which actually over-controls the killer. When the big destiny enters Yiyou and Jiashen, wood breaks the soil and metal generates water, allowing the killer star to revive. He became wealthy with thousands of strings of money. The destiny in the years of Ren and Gui is also favorable. When entering the years of Wu and Wei, the control of the killer is excessive, and he repeatedly encountered dangerous events. When entering the year of Si, he met the flow year of Bingxu at the age of sixty-two and died, because the flow year again met Wu soil to break the壬 water.

丁未 己酉 乙巳 丁亥，先兄西庵，制殺太過。楠曰：乙木生臨酉巳垣，兩金制火制相連。不宜見火重攻殺，去火存金是福田。乙木生酉月，本根輕也，畏金制。夫何金少而火多，制殺太過，盡殺無民？早行丙午，制過殺星，屢屢克子，且財名不遂。大運入辰，坐壬癸之水，去火存金，財源大振，貴產佳兒，福壽兩全。寅運見火克金，災生回祿，入丑殺星入墓，八十三歲而死。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingwei, the month pillar is Jiyou, the day pillar is Yisi, and the hour pillar is Dinghai. This is the birth chart of my elder brother, Xian'an. His problem is "excessive restraint of the seven killing stars." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Yi wood is born in the You and Si branches, two metals restrain fire and are connected. It is not good to see fire again, attacking the killing stars. Removing fire and preserving metal is the source of blessings." Yi wood is born in the metal You month, and its root strength is very weak, so it is most afraid of metal restraint. Unfortunately, there is little metal but much fire in the chart, which instead restrains the "seven killing stars" excessively - like using up all the law and leaving no people. In early years, when he traveled through the丙 and 午 (fire) paths, the killing stars were restrained even more, leading to frequent losses of children, and difficulties in wealth and fame. When he entered the 辰 (earth) path, the 辰 branch holds the壬 and 癸 (water) elements, the water removes the fire and preserves the metal, thus his wealth greatly increased, and he had a good son, achieving both fortune and longevity. When he entered the 寅 (wood) path, fire restrained the metal, and a fire disaster occurred in the family. When he entered the 丑 (earth) path, the killing stars were buried, and he died at the age of eighty-three.

庚辰 甲申 丁未 丙午，宜黃譚二華尚書命身強殺淺格。楠曰：丁火生申水氣微，殺輕身旺貴何凝。水輕喜入汪洋運，職掌兵權震外夷。丁生申月，伏火尚有餘炎，蓋喜年月合成殺局，所謂身強殺淺，萬戶封候。運行北方，補其水用殺得權，名魁夷幫，豈偶然哉，俗術妄以龍奔天河為譽，不根理之所有，何其謬哉？

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Gengchen, the month pillar is Jiashen, the day pillar is Dingwei, and the hour pillar is Bingwu. This is the birth chart of the famous official Yihuang Tan Erhua, belonging to the pattern of "strong body and weak killer." Zhang Nan wrote a poem about it: "Ding fire is born in the month of Shen, with slight water qi; the killer is weak but the body is strong, how can wealth and honor be achieved? When water is weak, it is favorable to have a grand ocean-like fortune, and he holds the military power to shake the outer barbarians." Ding fire is born in the month of Shen, which is the time of the heat of summer, and the fire still has some remaining heat. Fortunately, the year pillar Chen and the month pillar Shen form a water trinity, and water is the "seven killer" of Ding fire. This is called "strong body and weak killer," which is known as the pattern of "ten thousand households and generals." When the person's fortune moves to the northern direction, it supplements the original weak water in the chart, and the useful god, which is the killer, thus becomes dominant. He becomes famous in the border regions, how could it be by chance? However, common fortune-tellers mistakenly call this chart the "dragon rushing across the heavenly river" pattern, which has no rational basis and is indeed very absurd.

乙酉 辛巳 己酉 乙亥，本府楊太爺貴命身強殺淺格。楠曰：己土生臨身旺鄉，土金清秀大非常。財逢七殺輕為病，滋殺威權顯廟廊。己生巳月，火土本旺，蓋辛金清清透出，己土好洩其精，而從金為用神，殺為權柄，蓋得時上殺星，宜行殺旺地，及生殺地。所以運轉東北，耿耿二運，豈不富且貴乎。止畏辛金金制殺太過，則不及耳。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Yi You, the month pillar is Xin Si, the day pillar is Ji You, and the hour pillar is Yi Hai. This is a noble destiny of the Yang Grand Magistrate of this district, belonging to the pattern of "strong body with weak killer." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ji soil is born in the flourishing land of the body, the clear and refined soil and metal are very extraordinary. Wealth meets the seven killer, which is a disease, but nurturing the killer brings authority and prestige." Ji soil is born in the month of Si, where fire and soil are already strong; fortunately, the heavenly stem of the month, Xin metal, clearly appears in the sky, allowing Ji soil to release its essence to metal. Therefore, metal is taken as the useful god, and the wood "seven killer" is regarded as the authority. Since the heavenly stem of the hour, Yi wood, serves as the killer star in a proper position, it is suitable to travel through places where the killer is strong, and also suitable to travel through places that can nourish the killer, such as water. When the destiny turns to the east and north, it continues to have two steps of good fortune, how could it not become both rich and noble? The fear is that if Xin metal comes again to overcome wood, and the killer is restrained too much, it would be contrary to the intention.

甲午 丁丑 壬辰 甲辰，貧命殺重身輕之格。楠曰：壬臨丑月殺星多，印破難生受折磨。再看運行財殺地，一生勞碌受奔波。壬水雖生丑月，蓋因財殺太多，雖丑中有一點辛金，蓋緣不曾會局，且有丁火貼身，暗破辛金，則壤印，作不得殺化印生，只作殺重身輕。運行東方木神制殺，衣食頗給。再行南方殺旺運，身雖不死，亦住廩牽豬軲度活，入未殺重而死矣。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Jiawu, the month pillar is Dingchou, the day pillar is Renchen, and the hour pillar is Jiachen. This is a poor destiny characterized by "heavy killing stars and light body." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ren water is in the Chou month, with many killing stars; the seal cannot generate and the person suffers much. Now look at the fortune path in the wealth and killing areas; all his life is full of toil and hardship." Although the Ren water is in the Chou month and is in command, the chart has too much wealth and killing. Although Chou contains a little Xin metal which can act as the seal, it does not form a metal group. The month dry branch Ding fire directly destroys the Xin metal, thus destroying the seal. Therefore, the killing cannot be transformed into the seal to generate the body, so it is considered as heavy killing and light body. When the fortune path reaches the East, the wood god controls the killing, and his clothing and food are still sufficient. When the fortune path reaches the South, the killing is strong, and although he does not die, he can only make a living by breeding pigs for breeding. When the fortune path reaches Wei, the killing becomes even stronger, and he dies.

丁卯 甲辰 戊午 癸亥，一丐者命殺重無制。楠曰：戊土生辰木旺鄉，貼身七殺太剛強。不堪頑殺原無制，只作齊人覓四方。戊土生辰木之分野，再加亥卯結成木局，且甲木透出天干，又行北方財地，生其七殺，正謂財生七殺趕身衰。運雖有庚辛，亦不能制者何也？蓋緣四柱中原無一點金氣，雖逢金亦不能制，根在苗先也，一生為乞丐，亥運殺旺方死。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingmao, the month pillar is Jiachen, the day pillar is Wuwu, and the hour pillar is Guihai. This is considered a fate of a beggar, with the illness in "seven killing forces too strong without control." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Wu earth is born in the month of Chen, where wood is still strong. The seven killing forces are very strong and close. Unable to withstand the fierce killing forces, he only wanders around as a beggar." Wu earth is born in the month of Chen, which is the residual field of wood, and with the combination of亥 and卯 forming a wood pattern, and the heavenly stem of Jia wood appearing, the "seven killing forces" become extremely strong. However, he also goes through the northern water destiny, which is the wealth territory, and wealth nourishes the seven killing forces, which is called "wealth nourishes seven killing forces, which weakens the body." Someone asks: why is it that there are still Geng and Xin metal in the big destiny? It is because there is no metal in the original chart at all. Even if there is metal in the destiny, there is no root to grow from, so it cannot control the killing forces. The root comes before the sprout; if something is not present in the original chart, it cannot be made real by the destiny. Therefore, he spent his whole life begging, and died when he reached the亥 destiny, when the killing forces were strongest.

丙子 甲午 己亥 乙亥，女命貧淫夫星犯重。楠曰：爭權官殺亦何多，疊見無星剋制過。洛浦風塵真可鄙，只因八字犯淫論。己土得祿於予，身主有氣，又不能從殺也，而且見三甲作合，貪合忘夫，所合不得其正。再行東方官殺，多夫之地，豈不大肆淫風，而作桑間濮上之女乎，且身旺不旺而弱不弱，還作殺重，貧可知矣。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingzi, the month pillar is Jiawu, the day pillar is Jihai, and the hour pillar is Yihai. This is a female destiny marked by poverty and promiscuity, with the problem lying in 'the husband star being repeated'. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Striving for power and official killing are not uncommon, but when they are repeated without a star to control them, the wind and dust of LuoPu are truly contemptible, only because the birth chart is guilty of promiscuity." In female destiny, official killing refers to the husband star. The day stem, Jiutian, is in the Wu month and thus receives its strength, so the day master still has some strength, and thus cannot be considered as 'following the killing'. However, the pillars contain repeated wood from Jia and Yi, which combine with Jiutian, leading to a greedy combination that forgets the husband. The things combined are not the proper husband. If she goes through the eastern wood destiny, it is a place where official killing is abundant and surrounded by many husbands, how could she not be greatly indulgent and commit disgraceful acts like those in Sangjian Puxiang? Moreover, her strength is not truly strong, nor is it truly weak, so in the end, it can only be judged by the heavy killing, and poverty is inevitable.

壬辰 己酉 乙未 辛巳，尚書妻火少金多格。楠曰：乙未那堪疊見金，金多火少病堪尋。去金宜入南方運，宮閫方知有貴人。乙日生於酉月，巳酉合成金局。木不足而金有餘，此謂夫星術旺，宜傷官食之，以克去其夫而得夫，所以貴而有予也。正謂金有餘，行火運以去其金子，同生富貴，夫子全美也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Renchen, the month pillar is Jiyou, the day pillar is Yiwei, and the hour pillar is Xinsi. This is the birth chart of a lady who was the wife of a minister, belonging to the "Fire Deficient and Metal Excess Pattern." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Yiwei is not able to bear the repeated appearance of metal, with excessive metal and deficient fire, illness can be found. To reduce the excess metal, one should enter the Southern direction, and in the palace, one will know there is a nobleman." The day stem is Yi wood, born in the month of You metal. The hour branch Si and the month branch You form a metal trinity, so the wood is insufficient while the metal is excessive. In a woman's chart, metal represents the husband's star. This is called the husband's star being too strong. Therefore, one should use "Wounding Offspring" and "Nourishing Offspring" fire to overcome it - seemingly harming the husband, but actually removing the excess so that a good husband can be obtained. Therefore, she is both noble and has children. That is to say: when there is excessive metal, one should go to the fire direction to remove the excess metal, and both husband and children will flourish, achieving both honor for the husband and prosperity for the children.

丙申 癸巳 己亥 乙亥，女貴命多有餘財不足格。楠曰：己臨亥日坐夫宮，申巳刑沖作病神。運入東方夫旺地，豈同閨閣等閒人。己土生臨巳月，庚金得祿得生，兩重亥中夫星，克去明矣。惟有時上一點殺星為夫也。夫星孤秀，所以行東方旺夫之地，夫為參政，五子俱非常人，子星得祿故也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingshen, the month pillar is Guisi, the day pillar is Jihai, and the hour pillar is Yihai. This is the birth chart of a woman with a noble destiny, characterized by an excess of metal and a deficiency of wood as wealth. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ji sits in Hai on the day pillar, the conflict between Shen and Si brings the illness spirit. When the destiny moves to the Eastern direction where wood is strong, she is not an ordinary woman confined to the inner chamber." Ji earth is born in the month of Si, and the庚gold in the year pillar Shen gets both its strength and support. This庚gold completely overcomes the hidden甲wood in the two Hai pillars, which is clear. The entire birth chart only has the ethereal wood in the hour pillar, which is the "seven killing" to represent the husband. Since the husband's star is isolated and pure, when the destiny reaches the Eastern direction where wood is strong, it supports the husband's star. Her husband holds a high official position, and all five of her sons are outstanding, because the son's star also gets its strength in the Eastern direction.

庚寅 甲申 戊辰 丁巳，克損七夫金有餘財不足之格。楠曰：金神克木不存夫，疊疊刑沖夫不如。行運不宜金再見，不堪重睹鏡鸞孤。戊土用年上寅中甲木為夫，申宮庚金破之，用日上寅木為夫，巳上庚金破之，用月上甲木為夫，年上庚金破之，徒見夫而無春也。一入辛巳庚運，三年而兩嫁有之，五年而三嫁者有之，損七夫矣。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Geng Yin, the month pillar is Jia Shen, the day pillar is Wu Chen, and the hour pillar is Ding Si. This falls into the pattern of "seven husbands lost due to being overcome by metal," where there is an excess of metal but a deficiency of wood, which represents wealth. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "The metal god overcomes wood, and the husband is lost; repeated punishments and clashes mean the husband is not there. Traveling through a fortune path that brings more metal is not suitable; it is unbearable to see the mirror and the phoenix alone." For a woman with Wu earth in the day pillar, wood represents the husband. Taking the wood in the year pillar's Yin branch, which is Jia wood, as the husband, the metal in the month pillar's Shen branch, which is Geng metal, comes to destroy it. Taking the wood in the day pillar's Chen branch, which is Yin wood, as the husband, the metal in the hour pillar's Si branch, which is Ding metal, comes to destroy it. Taking the Jia wood in the month pillar as the husband, the Geng metal in the year pillar still comes to destroy it. Although the husband star is everywhere, none of them can be retained, like having a name but no substance. Once entering the Xin Si and Geng fortune paths, the metal energy comes again, and she has remarried twice within three years and three times within five years, resulting in the loss of seven husbands in total.

辛巳 乙未 乙酉 壬午，逸叟妻命火重而金頗輕。楠曰：乙木生臨伏火炎，金衰頗以火為嫌。丙丁運上多災病，金水重逢樂自然。乙木生臨六月中旬，火氣炎蒸，雖有多金，然金氣自消矣，但喜坐下夫星得祿，雖火旺而不能傷夫也。凡女命坐下見夫星者當美。初行丙丁二字，辛金被制，生子不育，而且多災。戊己庚金之運，助比夫星，生子而身頗安也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Xinsi, the month pillar is Yiwei, the day pillar is Yiyou, and the hour pillar is Renwu. This is the birth chart of an elderly recluse's wife, with excessive fire and weak metal. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Yi wood is born under intense fire, weak metal is troubled by fire. In the years of Bing and Ding, many diseases and misfortunes occur; when gold and water meet again, happiness comes naturally." Yi wood is born in the middle of June when fire is very strong; although there is Xinhui and Youjin (metal) in the pillars, the metal is naturally weakened. Fortunately, the day's stem sits on Youjin (metal), which is the husband's star, and it is in its own strength. Therefore, even though fire is strong, it does not harm this husband's star. Generally, for a woman's birth chart, if the husband's star is in the day's branch, it is considered a good pattern. In the early years of Bing and Ding (fire), the Xinhui (metal) was restrained, so she could not raise her child and suffered frequent illness; when she entered the years of Wu, Ji, and Geng (earth and metal), the earth and metal supported the husband's star, and she was able to give birth to and raise a child, with her own health also being stable.

乙卯 癸未 辛未 甲午，旺舉夫子命火重水輕格。楠曰：辛金坐未火炎陽，金水三陰入旺鄉。最慨四柱多火氣，喜行金水福榮昌。辛金生未，三陰將進之時，夫子二星，俱巳受氣。但四柱金龍盛，但得火俱伏藏，天干動制之有力。早行丙戌，助夫攻身，屢損子星。運入北方，火炎水制，助子興家，五福俱全，入寅七十五死，兄嫂長三孺人也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Yi Mao, the month pillar is Gui Wei, the day pillar is Xin Wei, and the hour pillar is Jia Wu. This is a female birth with both husband and children in a strong position, belonging to the 'Fire Overpowering Water' pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Xin metal sits on Wei, with fire blazing in the Yang. Three Yin waters enter the flourishing land. Most regrettable is the abundance of fire in the four pillars, which is favorable when the path of metal and water is followed, leading to prosperity and glory." Xin metal is born in the month of Wei, which is the time when the three Yin energies are about to increase. The husband's fire and the child's water have already begun to take form. The metal strength in the pillars is originally strong, but the fire is hidden in the earth branches, while the癸 water in the heavenly stem actively controls the fire, and this control is effective. In the early years, during the Bingxu period, fire assisted the husband but attacked the self, causing repeated damage to the child's stars; when entering the northern water land, the fire was controlled by water, the child's stars received support, and the family became prosperous with all five blessings. Entering the寅 period, she passed away at seventy-five years old—this is my brother's wife, the elder sister-in-law.

庚午 甲申 戊申 戊午，貧夭命夫太過格。楠曰：戊土生申金氣多，夫星剋制太如何。不宜早入刑沖運，壽夭應知受折磨。戊生申月，金氣重重，不宜月上見有申水。夫星無根，此乃極貧格。夫殘疾無子，蓋為夫星金制太過，庚運死。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Gengwu, the month pillar is Jiashen, the day pillar is Wushen, and the hour pillar is Wuwu. This is a female fate marked by poverty and early death, with the illness lying in 'excessive control of the husband star'. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: 'Wu earth is born in the Shen month, the metal energy is abundant. The husband star is excessively controlled, how can this be? It is not advisable to enter a period of punishment and clash early, knowing that life will be full of suffering.' Wu earth is born in the Shen month, with heavy metal energy; the monthly dry branch is Ji wood, which is the husband star, but it sits on Shen and is completely controlled by metal. The monthly branch is also Shen, which is not advisable. The husband star has no root energy, which forms a very poor pattern. Her husband is disabled and has no sons, all because the husband star is excessively controlled by metal; when she enters the Geng period, metal comes again, and she dies.

丙戌 丁酉 乙巳 戊寅。楠曰：乙木逢金夫本榮，不堪太重制失星。北方運美南方否，此量分明豈徇情。乙木生臨酉月，坐下夫星得祿，本為好也。不堪重重見火，傷損夫星，再行南方午未運中，夫逃子竄，身幾不振，蓋為火多制金也。癸巳壬辰兩運，衣食滿給，夫子如故，蓋喜壬癸水破火而存金也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingxu, the month pillar is Dingyou, the day pillar is Yisi, and the hour pillar is Wuyin. Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "Yi wood meets metal, the husband is prosperous, but cannot bear too much restriction which causes the star to be lost. The northern destiny is good, but the southern is not. This fate is clear, how can it be influenced by emotions?" Yi wood is the day master, born in the metal month of You. The day branch Si combines with the month's You to form metal, and the husband's star in You gets its strength, which is originally a good thing. Unfortunately, there are many layers of fire from Bing and Ding in the pillars, which damage the husband's star. When going through the southern destiny of Wu and Wei, the fire becomes even stronger, leading to the husband's disappearance, children's separation, and the person herself almost unable to recover. This is all because there is too much fire, which over-controls the metal. When going through the destiny of Guisi and Renchen, the person's livelihood becomes sufficient again, and the husband and children return to normal. This is because the joy comes from the water of Ren and Gui, which removes the fire and preserves the metal.

辛丑 辛丑 乙亥 丙戌，先貧後富金多火少。楠曰：乙木逢金火損傷，時逢丙火制相當。直看老景南方運，夫子興隆大異常。乙木生丑，木氣本枯，再加五殺攻之，身益衰矣。賴有丙火進氣，制殺福神，早行壬且破丙，頗受艱辛，一入南方，丙午丁未克殺之地，五福俱全，入申殺旺方死。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Xinchou, the month pillar is Xinchou, the day pillar is Yihai, and the hour pillar is Bingxu. This is a destiny of first poverty then wealth, with an excess of metal and a lack of fire. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Yi wood meets metal and fire, causing damage; when the hour pillar has Bing fire, it is appropriate. Just look at the old age in the southern direction, the master's prosperity is very unusual." Yi wood is born in the Chou month, and the wood energy is already exhausted. There is also fivefold metal 'kill' attacking it, making the day's main element even weaker. The entire chart relies on the hour pillar's Bing fire, which is properly rising and can control the kill, becoming the fortune god of this destiny. In early years, she traveled through the Ren water destiny, which destroyed the Bing fire, causing her to suffer much hardship. When she entered the southern destiny of Bingwu and Dingwei, which control metal and eliminate the kill, all five blessings were complete. When she reached the Shen destiny, the metal kill became strong again, and she eventually passed away.

甲戌 辛未 乙丑 乙酉，先貧後富金多火少。楠曰：乙木生臨未月提，木衰金旺理堪知。直須火運將金克，定主興夫並旺兒。乙木生未，雖有甲乙之木三重，夫何木氣輕而不能制金，所以見夫星多而身衰者，返為戕身之賊也。運行己巳戊辰，財又生殺，貧苦剋夫，一入丁卯，火制殺星，再醮助夫，丙寅旺殺得制，安享優遊，子孫並秀。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Jia Xu, the month pillar is Xin Wei, the day pillar is Yi Chou, and the hour pillar is Yi You. This is a destiny of first poverty then wealth, with an excess of metal and a deficiency of fire. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Yi wood is born in the month of Wei, the wood is weak and the metal is strong, this is a known truth. Only when fire comes to overcome the metal will she prosper and her husband and children become successful." Yi wood is born in the month of Wei, although there are three layers of Jia and Yi wood in the pillars, the wood's strength is still weak and cannot control the metal. Therefore, although there are many husband stars, her body is weak, and those husband stars become harmful to herself. When she enters the Jisi and Wuchen years, the earth "wealth" nourishes the metal "killer," she remains poor and harms her husband. When she enters the Dingmao years, fire comes to overcome the killer star, she remarries and helps her husband. When she enters the Bingyin years, the strong killer is subdued, she enjoys a comfortable life, and her children are all outstanding.

戊申 甲子 乙丑 乙酉，娼賤命殺多無制格。楠曰：乙木金多制太過，再行金運失中和。娼淫濁亂汙中垢，受制於人楚撻多。乙木生子，木氣無根，水木漂泛，四柱重重金氣，所以金多無夫，豈不為娼妓乎？原金多再行金旺之地，七殺七馬，受制於人，多遭捶楚，入庚破甲，死無根也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Wu Shen, the month pillar is Jia Zi, the day pillar is Yi Chou, and the hour pillar is Yi You. This is considered a fate of being a prostitute and of low status, belonging to the pattern of "excessive killing without restraint." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Yi wood is excessively restrained by metal, and when another metal cycle comes, the balance is lost. Prostitution and filth are common in the dirt, and she is controlled by others, suffering many beatings." Yi wood is born in the Zi month, so the wood has no root, and the water is excessive, making the wood float. The four pillars are filled with metal, so the metal is excessive, and there is no proper husband to rely on. It is strange that she does not become a prostitute. The original chart already has too much metal, and when the cycle moves to a strong metal place, the entire chart is filled with "seven killers" running rampant. She can only be controlled by others, suffering repeated beatings. When the Geng cycle comes, Geng metal destroys the Jia wood in the month pillar, leaving her with no root at all, and she dies.

丙子 壬辰 庚子 庚辰，賤婢夫輕制過。楠曰：夫星衰弱制重重，火少那堪水氣沖。再入北方夫氣絕，一生婢妾走西東。不合丙火無根，夫星透出，壬水重重克之，水宜運入北方，水氣益盈，夫氣日益。雖金水輕清，只作伶俐賤婢，理本然也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingzi, the month pillar is Renchen, the day pillar is Gengzi, and the hour pillar is Gengchen. This is the destiny of a servant girl, with the husband's star being weak and overly restrained. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "The husband's star is weak and heavily restrained, with little fire unable to withstand the overwhelming water energy. If one enters the northern direction again, the husband's energy will be completely cut off, and throughout life one will be a servant girl wandering east and west." Unfortunately, the year stem丙 fire, which represents the husband's star, although appearing on the heavenly stem, has no root energy and is heavily restrained by the壬 water and the two Zi and Chen water trigrams. If the destiny moves further towards the northern direction, the water energy becomes even more abundant, and the husband's energy will gradually disappear day by day. This destiny has clear metal and water, so the person is indeed intelligent, but can only be a clever servant girl, which is the natural course of things.

丙子 戊戌 壬午 戊申，尚書夫人水進氣夫透天干格。楠曰：壬水生臨九月秋，水神過氣湧寒流。子午結局源深遠，柴誥榮封兩國憂。壬水生臨五陰之候，水氣盈矣。兩重戊土殺星，各坐生庫之地，其殺各有位矣。更得下通水局，任殺為夫。南方殺旺之地。相夫貴格，更兼旺子，子從夫出故也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingzi, the month pillar is Wuxu, the day pillar is Renwu, and the hour pillar is Wushen. This is the birth chart of a lady who was the wife of a minister, belonging to the pattern where "water is just beginning to grow and the husband's star appears in the heavenly stem." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ren water is born in September, the water spirit flows cold and strong. The ending of Zi and Wu comes from a deep source, the official title brings honor and worries of two countries." Ren water is born in September, which is the time when the five yin forces begin to take effect, and the water energy is abundant. The two戊 earth stems in the month and hour pillars are both "seven killers." One is sitting on the long life position of Shen, and the other is sitting on the storage position of Xu, each in its proper place. Below them, Shen and Zi form a water trinity, connecting with each other. The day's main element is strong enough to bear the killer, so the killer is considered the husband. When the person goes to the southern direction where the killer is strong, it is a noble pattern for supporting the husband; also, the Zi element is strong, because in a woman's chart, Zi comes from the husband.

癸巳 己未 己亥 己巳，富夭女命制過夫星。楠曰：己生未月木為夫，兩巳來沖木氣無。再入西方金旺地，金多克木壽應殂。己生未月，本用甲乙木為夫也，夫何六月木衰，再加兩巳中庚金克之，其夫蓋衰矣。便八字純粹，生於富家，不宜運入庚申，再加庚金得祿，夫星之氣絕無，未嫁而死宜矣。觀此八字雖好，而行運不及，正謂源清而景也。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Gui Si, the month pillar is Ji Wei, the day pillar is Ji Hai, and the hour pillar is Gui Si. This is the birth chart of a woman who was born into a wealthy family but died young, due to the husband star being overly restrained. Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "Ji is born in the month of Wei, wood is the husband. Two Si pillars clash, the wood's energy is gone. If it enters the western direction where metal is strong, excessive metal will kill the wood and cause death." Ji earth is born in the month of Wei, which originally should take the wood of Jia and Yi as the husband star. However, the wood's energy is already weak in June, and the two Si pillars in the year and hour contain the hidden metal of Geng, which further restrains the wood, making the husband star even weaker. The entire birth chart is relatively pure, so she was born into a wealthy family. However, it is not suitable for her to go through the Geng Shen period. The metal Geng gets its strength in Shen, and the husband star's energy disappears completely. She died before marriage, which was expected. This shows that even though the birth chart is good, if the fortune path is not suitable, it is said that the source is clear but the situation is not prosperous.

辛亥 庚子 戊戌 己未，狀元妻衰夫行夫旺運格。楠曰：戊土臨乾木得生，喜逢水旺木芽明。夫衰最喜夫生運，定作人間婦狀元。戊戌土實自坐財鄉，更得年上甲木夫星得生，而喜木衰，有庚辛天干之金，暗來損木，則為有病，方為貴命也。大運一入壬寅，衰夫得祿，相夫而登遷第一，豈不宜乎。又且生子，百作方伯，蓋貴子亦從貴夫生也。入巳，庚金損破夫而死。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Xinhai, the month pillar is Gengzi, the day pillar is Wuxu, and the hour pillar is Jiwei. This is the fate of a wife of a状元 (top scholar). It belongs to the pattern of "the husband's star is weak but the husband's strong fortune comes later." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "The Wutu day master sits on the乾 (Heaven) position, the wood is nourished, and the water is strong, the wood sprouts clearly. When the husband's star is weak, the best is to have a fortune that strengthens the husband. She will surely become the状元 wife of the world." The Wuxu day master is earthy and solid, sitting on the wealth position. The year branch is亥 (Hai), which is the乾 (Heaven) position, and the甲 (Jia) wood, which is the husband's star, is in the亥 (Hai) and gets growth. Unfortunately, the wood is still weak, and the heavenly stem has庚 (Geng) and辛 (Xin) metal that secretly harms it, making this a sick fate. But because it is sick, it can be treated, which makes it a noble fate. When the big fortune enters Renyin, the weak husband's star gets its禄 (favorable position) in寅 (Yin), and she supports her husband to become the first状元. This is exactly the reason. Later, she gave birth to a son who became a high official, because the noble son is also born from the noble husband. When the fortune enters Si, the庚 (Geng) metal gets growth in Si, which breaks the甲 (Jia) wood husband's star, and she eventually passed away.

楠曰：時上一位格，蓋取時一點殺星。若日干生旺，時上有殺，則用之為時上一位貴。若身旺殺衰，喜殺旺運，富貴多子，蓋殺乃子星也，身旺能任其子也，若日干弱，時上殺旺，怕行殺旺及財運，正謂時逢七殺趕身衰，則主貧賤無子。殺能克身，不能生子，正謂時逢七殺本無兒。若時上有殺，亦要先安置殺星，或制去之，或合去之，方可用月上用神。如不曾剋制此殺，即當把時上殺為用神，月上雖有印星財星，亦不能用。故格格推詳，以殺為重。前人立言，說不分明。

Zhang Nan said: The "One Kill in the Hour" pattern refers to the "seven kill" in the hour pillar. If the day stem is strong and vigorous, and there is exactly one kill in the hour, it can be used to form the "One Kill in the Hour" pattern. If the body is strong but the kill is weak, then it is favorable to have a period when the kill is strong, which brings wealth and honor and many children. In male destiny, the kill is the star of children. A strong body can support its own children. Conversely, if the day stem is weak and the kill in the hour is strong, one should fear traveling through periods when the kill is strong and when wealth is abundant. This is exactly what is called "seven kill meets a weak body," which leads to poverty and lack of children. Such a kill will harm the body rather than produce children, which is called "seven kill in the hour brings no son." Whenever there is a kill in the hour, one must first properly manage this kill star—either control it with food or injury stars, or combine it with a harmonizing star—before considering the useful star in the month. If this kill is not controlled, one should directly take the kill in the hour as the useful star. Even if there are "print" stars or "wealth" stars in the month, they are all of no use. Therefore, in judging any pattern, the kill should be given the highest importance. Previous scholars have always failed to explain this point clearly.

補曰：時上為官，即時上一位貴格也。如陽見陽干，陰見陰干，相剋是也。透出為妙，只許一位，四柱不許再見。若年月日又有，收為辛苦勞碌之命也。要本身自旺如甲寅，自生如甲子之類，又要制伏，有制則為偏官，無制則為七殺。又要制伏得中和，一位七殺，卻有兩三位制伏，是為太過。雖有學問，不榮仕路，乃是貧寒一老儒。故《喜忌篇》云：“偏官時遇，制上伏太過，乃是貧儒。”四柱制伏多，要行七殺旺運，或三合得地，可發。若原無制伏，要行制伏之運，可發。如遇殺旺，無以制之，則禍生矣。則偏官為人性，重剛執不屈，傲自譏，膽氣雄豪。月偏官亦然。

It is also said that when the official star appears in the hour pillar, it is called the "official star in the hour" pattern. The term "official" refers to a situation where a yang heavenly stem is in conflict with another yang heavenly stem, or a yin heavenly stem is in conflict with another yin heavenly stem, which is known as "biased official." It is best if this official star appears in the heavenly stem, and only one should be present; if there is another in the year, month, or day pillars, it can only be considered as a life of hardship and toil. In addition, the day's main stem should be strong on its own, such as when it sits on its own禄 (Jia sitting on Yin, which is the禄 of Jia), or when it is born by itself, such as Jia sitting on Zi (which is the印 of Jia). It should also have something to control the official star—those that are controlled are called "biased officials," while those that are not controlled are called "seven killers." The control should be just right: if there is only one seven killer, but two or three food and injury stars to control it, this is called excessive control. Such people may have knowledge, but they cannot achieve success in officialdom, and they will only be poor scholars. Therefore, the "Book of Favor and Disfavor" says: "When a biased official appears in the hour, if it is overly controlled, it is the fate of a poor scholar." If there are many controlling elements in the four pillars, one must go through a period of strong seven killer or a triple harmony that brings the killer into a favorable position to achieve success. If there is no controlling element in the original chart, one must go through a period of controlling elements to achieve success. If one encounters a strong killer without any controlling element, misfortune will follow. People with a biased official tend to be strong-willed, stubborn, unwilling to yield, self-confident, and fond of criticizing others, with bold courage. Those with a biased official in the month pillar also have similar characteristics.

又補曰：食神制殺，化鬼為官，因宜權貴。所謂食居先，殺居後，功名兩全是己。羊刃合殺，變凶為吉，亦能權貴，所謂甲以乙妹妻庚，凶為吉兆中是已。又補曰：食神制殺，不宜逢梟則禍，故日食神制殺逢梟，不貧則夭，羊刃合殺，不宜財多，南多必咎，故曰，財生殺黨，夭折童年。

It is also said that using the "food god" to subdue the "seven killer," one can transform the evil ghost into a useful official star, which is favorable for those in power and prestige. This is called "the food god comes first, the killer comes later, achieving both fame and position." When the food god is ahead and the killer is behind, both name and status are obtained. Using the "Yangren" to harmonize with the killer can also turn misfortune into good fortune and gain authority, which is called "Jia marries his sister to Geng": Jia wood marries his sister to Geng metal, and when Yi and Geng combine, the evil spirit becomes a good omen. It is also said that when the food god subdues the killer, it is most undesirable to meet the "hawk spirit" (biased printing). If it meets the hawk spirit, calamity will occur. Therefore, when the food god subdues the killer and meets the hawk spirit, one will not be poor but will die young. When using Yangren to harmonize with the killer, it is forbidden to have too much wealth. If wealth increases, it will certainly bring trouble. Therefore, it is said, "wealth generates the killer's party, causing death in childhood."

又曰：食神固能制殺，而傷官亦能制殺，便傷官不如食神之力。夫羊刃固能合殺，而傷官亦能合殺，但傷官不如羊刃之勢顯。陽日傷官能制殺，而不能合殺，如甲日見丁為傷官，能制庚金之殺，而不能合庚是己。陰日傷官能合殺，而自剋制殺，如乙日見丙為傷官，難合辛金之殺，自能制辛是已。

It is also said that the "food god" can control the killer, and the "injured official" can also control the killer, but the power of the injured official to control the killer is less than that of the food god. The "Yangren" can combine with the killer, and the injured official can also combine with the killer, but the气势 of the injured official is not as prominent as that of the Yangren. The injured official of a yang day stem can only control the killer but cannot combine with it: for example, if the day stem is Jia wood and the injured official is Ding fire, Ding can control the killer庚 metal, but it cannot combine with庚. However, the injured official of a yin day stem can both combine with the killer and itself control the killer: for example, if the day stem is Yi wood and the injured official is Bing fire, Bing combines with Xin metal but cannot truly combine with the killer Xin metal, but Bing fire itself can control Xin metal.

己曰：殺一也，而馴服為用有二，制與化是也。制殺者，食神也，所謂服之以力也。化殺者，印綬也。所謂服之以德也。與其制之以力，不若化之以德，故《通明賦》云：“制殺不如化殺高。”制化不可並立，有制不必有化，有化不必有制。倘若化神弱，制神強，施恩有不足之怨，化神旺，制神衰，臨事無禁制之能。

It is also said that there is only one killer, but there are two methods to tame it and make it serve me: "control" and "transformation." Controlling the killer relies on the "food god," which is using strength to subdue it; transforming the killer relies on the "imperial robe," which is using virtue to influence it. It is better to use virtue to transform than to use strength to force, so the "Tongming Fu" says: "Transforming the killer is higher than controlling it." Control and transformation cannot coexist: if there is control, there is no need for transformation, and if there is transformation, there is no need for control. If the transformative force is weak and the controlling force is strong, it is like showing insufficient kindness and inviting resentment; conversely, if the transformative force is strong and the controlling force is weak, it is like lacking the means to restrain and control in critical situations.

古歌云：時上偏官一位強，本身健旺富非常。年月並無官財殺，獨於時位最相當。又曰：時土一位貴，藏在支中是。日主要剛強，利名方有氣。補曰：此言時支偏官，如甲逢申時，乙逢酉時之類，乃藏在支中者也，日主強旺，名利必振，惟忌身弱，百力不能勝也。

An old song says: "A single strong biased official in the hour position brings great wealth, and if the day master is strong and vigorous, then wealth is very great. There are no other officials, wealth, or harmful stars in the year and month, and only the hour position is most appropriate." This means that if there is only one strong biased official in the hour position, and the day master is strong and vigorous, then great wealth is achieved. In the year and month, there are no other officials, wealth, or harmful stars to disturb, and only the hour position is most suitable. Another saying says: "A single noble position in the hour is valuable, and it is hidden in the branch." If the day master is strong and vigorous, then fame and fortune will have strength. It further explains that this verse refers to a hidden biased official in the hour branch, for example, if the day master is Jia Wood and meets the Shen hour, or if the day master is Yi Wood and meets the You hour. The harmful star does not appear on the heavenly stem but is hidden in the earthly branch. This pattern requires the day master to be strong and vigorous, so fame and fortune will certainly flourish. It is most忌 to have a weak day master, for a weak day master cannot bear the burden even with great effort.

又曰：時上偏官喜刃沖，身強制伏祿豐隆。正官若也來相混，身弱財生主困窮。補曰：時上偏官，如甲日見庚干，乙日見辛干之類，不怕沖刑羊刃故也。《繼善篇》去云：“時上官喜刃喜沖，”日主生旺，年月有食制伏，所謂食居先，殺居後，功名兩全，爵祿豐厚，不喜正官來混。有兄不顯其弟，加以身勢衰弱，財生殺黨，必主貧寒困苦，所以不遂。

It is also said: "When the偏官 (biased official) is in the hour position, it is favorable for the刃 (blade) to be in conflict; if the body is strong and the official is restrained, the wealth will be abundant. However, if the正官 (proper official) also comes into play, the body becomes weak and the wealth supports the official, leading to poverty and hardship." This refers to cases where the偏官 is in the hour position, such as when the day master is Jia Wood (Jia Wood) and Geng Metal (Geng Metal) appears in the heavens, or when the day master is Yi Wood (Yi Wood) and Xin Metal (Xin Metal) appears in the heavens. In such cases, it is not afraid of conflict,刑 (imposition), or Yangren (shearing blade). The "Ji Shanjian" states: "When the偏官 is in the hour position, it is favorable for the刃 to be in conflict." As long as the day master is strong and the heaven stem in the year and month has the 食神 (food god) to restrain the official, this is called "the food comes first, the official comes later," resulting in both official rank and wealth being abundant. However, it does not like the presence of 正官 (proper official) causing confusion. Having an elder brother makes the younger brother less noticeable; if the body is weak and the wealth supports the official, then poverty and hardship are inevitable, and all affairs will not succeed.

又曰：時上偏官一位強，日辰自強貴非常。有財有印多財祿，註定天生作棟樑。補曰：時上偏官，只喜一位，四柱中不要再見。日主自旺，如甲寅乙卯，或生於寅卯日之類，則身殺兩強，富貴過人，有財則時殺有根，有印則化殺生身，財馬官祿，自然興旺。

It is also said: "A single strong official in the hour branch is beneficial; if the day branch is self-reinforcing, its value is extraordinary. With wealth and official seal, there will be abundant wealth and honor; destined to be a pillar of society from birth." It is further explained that only one official in the hour branch is suitable; there should not be another in the four pillars. The day stem should be strong on its own, for example, sitting on its own wealth or sharpness such as Jiayin or Yimao, or being born on a寅 or卯 day. In such cases, both the self and the official are strong, leading to wealth and honor beyond ordinary people. If the fortune includes wealth, the official in the hour will have a source; if it includes the official seal, it can transform the official into something that benefits the self. With both wealth and official seal, as well as good fortune and official position, prosperity is naturally achieved.

又曰：時逢七殺是偏官，有制身強好命看。制過喜逢殺旺運，三方得地發何難。補曰：時逢七殺，乃是時上偏官格。身旺有制，如有一位殺，則有一位制，乃有貴人。文章振發，當作好命看。若有兩三位制人太，則為制伏太過，逢殺旺三合，得地之運，其發達也，勃然不可遇。苟制伏太過，而又不能行殺旺之運，雖文過李杜，終不能顯。

It is also said: "When the hour stem meets the seven killing stars, it is a biased official, and if the body is strong and controlled, it is a good fortune. After control, if the killing stars are strong in the destiny, and the three directions are in favorable positions, how difficult it is to achieve success." It further explains that when the hour stem meets the seven killing stars, it is the pattern of "biased official" in the hour. If the body is strong and the killing stars are controlled by a corresponding controlling element, it is a nobleman's destiny, and the person's literary talent will flourish, thus regarded as a good fortune. If there are two or three food and injury elements to control the killing stars, then the control is excessive. Such a destiny, when encountering a period where the killing stars are strong and the triple harmony forms a favorable situation, will achieve sudden success and unstoppable momentum. However, if the control is excessive and the person does not encounter a period of strong killing stars, then even though the literary talent surpasses Li Bai and Du Fu, they will never achieve success.

又曰：無理制伏運須見，不怕刑沖多殺攢。若是身衰惟殺旺，定如此命是貧寒。補曰：偏官有有制伏，不宜運再見。若當生原無制伏者，喜行制伏運，月上偏官，怕刑沖多殺之攢。時上偏官，不怕三刑六害羊刃沖破，多殺攢聚，惟喜身強殺淺。若是殺重身輕，終身有損，縱不夭壽，定是貧寒。

It is also said: "If there is no control, the fortune must meet it; do not fear punishment and clash, or many killers gathering together. If the body is weak and the killer is strong, the destiny will certainly be poor and humble." It is added that if a biased official is already controlled in the original chart, it is not suitable to meet another controlling element in the fortune. If there is no control in the original chart, then it is favorable to meet a controlling fortune. The biased official in the month pillar fears punishment, clash, and many killers gathering together; however, the biased official in the time pillar is different. It does not fear the three punishments and six harms, nor does it fear the Yangren breaking through, and even does not fear many killers gathering together. It only prefers a strong body and a weak killer. If the killer is strong and the body is weak, there will be constant injuries throughout life. Even if it does not lead to a short life or early death, it will certainly be a poor and humble destiny.

又曰：時逢七殺本無兒，此理人當仔細推。歲月時中知有制，定知有子貴而奇。補曰：時上偏官建祿，主克子。若歲月中有食神制伏，或刃合，不惟有子，而且貴。故曰：時上偏官有制，晚子英奇。《四言獨步》云：時殺無根，殺旺取貴。時殺多根，殺旺不利。補曰：且如庚用丙為殺，生於寅，旺於巳午，庫於戌，乃殺之根也。《格解》以為根，亦是。若時干虛露，既無根氣，又無財生，運動殺旺，富貴可得，如三合得地，既多要根氣，又有財生，再行殺旺之鄉，反不利，而貧苦者多矣。

It is also said: "When the time stem meets the seven killer, there is no son; people should carefully examine this. If the year, month, and time all show control, then it is certain that there will be a son who is noble and remarkable." It is further explained that if the biased official in the time stem coincides with the established official, it indicates a tendency to harm the son. If there is a food god in the year or month that controls it, or if there is a yangren that harmonizes with it, not only will there be a son, but the son will also be distinguished and noble. Therefore, when the biased official in the time stem is controlled, the son in old age will be outstanding. The "Four-Sentence Solo Walk" says: "When the killer in the time stem has no root, the strong killer brings honor; when the killer in the time stem has many roots, the strong killer is not favorable." It is further explained that for example, if geng metal takes bing fire as the killer, bing fire is born in yin, reaches its peak in si and wu, and is stored in xu. These are the roots of the killer. The "Grid Explanation" considers them as roots, which is correct. If the killer in the time stem only appears superficially, without roots and without wealth to nourish it, then when the fortune moves and the killer becomes strong, wealth and honor can be obtained. Conversely, if the triple harmony forms a circle and the killer has a proper position, its own root is abundant, and there is wealth to nourish it, and then the fortune moves to a place where the killer is strong, it will be disadvantageous, and it is likely to become poor and destitute.

乙丑 乙酉 辛巳 甲午，東鄉徐少初貴命金火相停金重火輕格。楠曰：辛金坐酉旺成行，火練秋金大異常。金旺火輕宜火運，少年早折桂枝香。辛生酉月，喜得酉丑全成金局，喜得時上一點火神得祿，時上一位貴也。明矣。大抵金氣全局，金氣還勝，所以行午運，甲午流年，中鄉試，聯登黃甲。有乙未年生人，少了一點金，午字運不好，所以金宜旺也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Yi Chou, the month pillar is Yi You, the day pillar is Xin Si, and the hour pillar is Jia Wu. This is considered a noble destiny, belonging to the pattern of 'gold and fire in balance, but gold is heavier than fire'. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: 'Xin metal sits on You, strong and in line, fire refines autumnal metal, which is very unusual. When gold is strong and fire is weak, it is favorable to have a fire cycle. In youth, he will achieve success early.' Xin metal is born in the You month, which is favorable because the year pillar Chou and the month pillar You form a metal trine, and the hour pillar Wu contains a single Ding fire, which is in its native place. This is called 'a single noble position in the hour'. The pattern is very clear. Overall, metal dominates the entire chart, so when the person reaches the Wu cycle and encounters the Jia Wu year, fire finds its place, and he passes the local examination and subsequently becomes a jinshi. Another person born in Yi Wei year has only a little less metal, and thus the Wu cycle is not favorable. This shows that metal should be strong in this pattern.

丁亥 壬子 辛巳 丁酉，臨舒尚書貴命金白水清水制火過格。楠曰：辛生子月水金清，留殺沖官格局明。金冷水輕重畏水，宜行火運展經輪。去留舒配，用格明矣。年上七殺，壬水去之。日上正官，亥中太壬水去之。惟存時上丁火，作時上一位貴格。但十一月之火，風寒之候，火氣衰弱為病，畏金水之鄉，宜丙丁戊己之運，真貴人也。裝蓋丙丁能助起衰殺也，戊己能制壬癸水也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Ding Hai, the month pillar is Ren Zi, the day pillar is Xin Si, and the hour pillar is Ding You. This is a fortunate birth chart associated with the nobleman Shu Shushu, belonging to the pattern of 'gold and white water clear, with water controlling fire excessively'. Zhang Nan wrote a poem: 'Xin is born in the month of Zi, water and metal are clear, the killing star is retained and the official star is attacked, the pattern is clear. When metal is cold and water is light, the fear is water, so it is suitable to travel in the direction of fire to develop the wheel.' The combination of the official star and the killing star is most clearly seen in this birth chart: the heavenly stem Ding fire in the year pillar is originally the 'seven killing star', which is combined away by the heavenly stem Ren water in the month pillar; the fire in the day branch Si, which is originally the 'positive official', is removed by the water in the Hai of the month pillar. What remains is the heavenly stem Ding fire in the hour pillar, which perfectly forms the pattern of 'a nobleman in the hour'. However, in the eleventh month, fire is at the time of cold wind and frost, so the fire is weak, which is the illness. Therefore, it is feared to travel in the direction of metal and water, and it is suitable to travel in the direction of Bing, Ding, Wu, and Ji. These are the true directions of noblemen. Because Bing and Ding can support the weak killing star, while Wu and Ji can control the water of Ren and Gui.

《喜忌篇》云：類有去官留殺，亦有去殺留官。補曰：此乃五行遇月支偏官節中兩句。《格解》不明，摘附於此，全己論在偏官格下。《三車一筧》論官殺去留之說，亦附於此，有可去官留殺者，即以偏官論。有可去殺留官者，即以正官論。凡看去官留殺，去留官者，要看四西柱中官殺孰輕，天干透出者易去，月支所藏者難云，須得四柱去官殺之物眾而有力，方才支得。去官殺之物，傷官食神是己。

The "Xiji Section" says: "There are cases where the official is removed but the killer remains, and also cases where the killer is removed but the official remains." It adds: These two sentences originally come from the "Five Phases Meeting the Month's Branch and the Killer" section in the "Xiji Section." The "Gejie" explanation is unclear, so they are excerpted and appended here. The complete discussion is under the "Partial Killer" category. The "Sanche Yilan" also discusses the method of removing the official and the killer, which is also appended here: If the official can be removed while the killer is retained, it is discussed under the "Partial Killer" category; if the killer can be removed while the official is retained, it is discussed under the "Official" category. Generally, when determining whether to remove the official or the killer, one should first examine which side, the official or the killer, is lighter in the four pillars. Those appearing in the heavenly stem are easier to remove, while those hidden in the month's branch are more difficult to remove. It is only when there are many and strong elements in the four pillars capable of removing the official or the killer that they can be sustained. The elements capable of removing the official or the killer are called "injurious official" and "food god."

《喜忌篇》云：神殺相絆，輕重較量。《繼善篇》云：歲月時中，大怕官殺混雜。《易鑑》云：天地人元分五音，陰陽妙決審其真。去留舒配須參透，福中間間理自明。《萬金賦》云：官星怕行七殺運，七殺猶畏官星臨。官殺混雜當壽夭，去殺留殺仔細尋。留殺去殺莫逢殺，留殺去官莫逢官。官殺受傷人必夭，場宜財格定前程。

The Xiji篇 says: "The spirit and the killing star are interdependent; one must weigh their importance." The Jisuan篇 says: "Among the year, month, and hour, the most dangerous is the mixture of official and killing stars." The Yi Jian says: "The heavenly stem, earthly branch, and human stem each belong to the five tones; the secret of yin and yang lies in discerning their true nature. Whether to remove or retain, and how to combine them, must be thoroughly understood, so the intricate layers of fortune will become clear." The Wanjin Fu says: "Those who follow the official star pattern fear encountering the seven killing stars in their destiny; those who follow the seven killing star pattern also fear encountering the official star. When official and killing stars are mixed, it indicates a short life. Whether to retain or remove the killing star must be carefully examined. If the killing star is retained, one should not encounter it again in destiny; if the official star is retained and the killing star is removed, one should not encounter the official star again. Once official and killing stars are harmed, the person will die young; at such times, one should take the wealth pattern to determine the future."

《三車》云：合官星不為貴，合七殺不為凶。何與？日經言合官星，柱中閒神合去官星，所以不為凶。又曰：大抵凶神有物合去，則反凶為吉。吉神有物合去，則反吉為凶。凶神：七殺、羊刃、劫財、偏印、梟神、傷官之神是也。吉凶神殺，又看格局，喜何神，忌何神，不可執一而論。

The "San Che Yi Lian" says: "If the official star is combined away, it is not considered valuable; if the seven killers are combined away, it is not considered harmful." What is the reasoning behind this? The text refers to combining the official star as when there is an irrelevant idle god in the column that combines away the official star, so that the official star is no longer considered valuable. Similarly, when the seven killer is combined away, it is no longer considered harmful. It also says that generally, if an evil god is combined away by something else, it turns evil into good; if a good god is combined away by something else, it turns good into evil. The so-called evil gods refer to "seven killers," "Yangren," "robbery wealth," "biased seal," "soothsayer god," and "injury official." As for what is considered good or evil, it depends on the specific pattern and what the pattern favors or dislikes; one cannot rigidly follow a single rule to make a judgment.

《集說》云：貪合忘殺，貪合忘官。如六癸日生人，干頭透露己字，乃是癸家七殺。如再甲字，乃是己家合神，則合去己字，不為殺矣，此謂貪合忘殺，陰日以傷官而合也。又如六壬日生人，干頭出己字為官星，如見甲子透出，乃是己家全神，合去己字，不為官星，此謂貪合忘官陽日以食神而合屆。

The "Ji Shuo" discusses "Tann He Wang Sha" and "Tann He Wang Guan." For example, if someone is born on the sixth day of the癸 (Gui) stem, and the heavenly stem reveals an己 (Ji) character, Ji earth is the "seven killer" for Gui water; if another甲 (Jia) character appears, Jia combines with Ji, which is Ji's combining god, thus removing Ji, making it no longer a killer—this is called "Tann He Wang Sha," an example of a yin day stem using "shang guan" to combine. Another example is someone born on the sixth day of the壬 (Ren) stem, where the heavenly stem reveals an己 (Ji) character, which is the "positive official"; if 甲子 (Jiazi) appears, Jia again combines with Ji, removing Ji and making it no longer an official star—this is called "Tann He Wang Guan," an example of a yang day stem using "shi shen" to combine.

又云：壬水相逢陽土時，心懷仇怒起爭非。忽然癸水來相救，合住兇頑不見威。補曰：陽水時逢戊土之類，性情如虎，急躁如風，其常懷不平之氣，偏爭好鬥，忽然癸水之妹，全戊土之殺，則殺頑之氣自消，而威暴不施。如無癸妹來合以救之，則剛暴不己，不免為屠兒獄劊之徒，何嘗有惻陷心也哉。

It is also said: "When Ren water meets Yang earth, the person harbors hatred and anger, and disputes arise. Suddenly Gui water comes to rescue, combining with Wu earth's killing force, thus the fierce and stubborn nature is restrained, and its fierce power is no longer displayed." This refers to the case where on a Ren water day, encountering Wu earth, which is a seven killing force, the person's nature is fierce like a tiger and impetuous like the wind, often harboring grievances and loving disputes. Suddenly Gui water, which is like a younger sister, comes to combine with Wu earth's killing force, thus the fierce and stubborn nature naturally dissipates, and the fierce and violent behavior cannot be carried out. If there is no Gui water to combine and rescue, the fierce and violent nature cannot be restrained, inevitably leading to becoming a butcher or executioner, where is there any trace of compassion? Here, Gui water is for the Ren water day master, a劫财 (seizing wealth). By combining Wu and Gui, the fierce killing force is neutralized, which is a living example of the saying "if an Inauspicious Spirit (evil spirit) is combined with something, it turns evil into good."

又曰：壬逢己土欲為官，驀被青陽起訟端。引誘合將真貴去，致令受挫萬千般。此貪合忘官之例也，蓋亦以食神而合官。補曰：青陽謂甲木也，真貴謂己土之官也。蓋言壬水以己土為官貴，怕傷怕合，苟被甲木合官星而傷之，則貪合忘官。將見忠信而為仇爭，而訟獄之端起，真貴去而為下賤，而萬般之辱受矣，所謂合官星不為貴是己。

It is also said: "When Ren water meets Ji earth, it desires to take office, but suddenly the green yang rises and starts a dispute. It lures and combines with the true noble, leading to countless setbacks." This is an example of "greed for combination and forgetting the official." It is also using the "food god" to combine with the official. It is added that "green yang" refers to Jia wood, and "true noble" refers to Ji earth, the official star. The meaning is that Ren water originally takes Ji earth as its official and noble, and it most fears being harmed or combined with. Once Jia wood combines with the official star and harms it, it becomes "greed for combination and forgetting the official." Thus, a person who should be loyal and trustworthy falls into enmity and disputes, and lawsuits arise because of this. The true noble is combined away, and the person becomes lowly, with all sorts of humiliations following. This is exactly what is meant by "combining the official star does not bring honor." For Ren water, Jia wood is the "food god." When Jia and Ji combine, the official star is taken away by the food god. It is the same character "combine," but combining with a seven killer turns misfortune into fortune, while combining with the official star turns fortune into misfortune. Whether it is good or bad depends on which one is combined away.

又曰：官殺相連只論星，月干有殺，年干殺星，而月干有官，是謂相連，辦以殺論。年上為官，時上為殺，年上為殺，時上為官，是謂各分，乃為混雜。食神重犯，如甲見二丙，三合為傷官，疊見官星，如甲見二辛，地支重見，只以殺論。殺在干，官在支，是謂露殺藏官。乃以殺言，官在干，殺在支，是謂露官藏殺。只以官論，身勢強健，則力能勝此官殺，多為清貴之言，若身弱無氣，官殺重逢，則禍咎之來，是特一端己也。

It is also said that when official stars and killing stars are connected to each other, they are treated as one type of star. If the killing star appears in the year stem and the official star appears in the month stem, or vice versa, and they are closely adjacent, this is called 'connected,' and it is treated as killing star. However, if the official star is in the year stem and the killing star is in the hour stem, or the other way around, and they are at opposite ends, this is called 'separate,' and only then is it considered mixed. If the food god star appears more than once, for example, if a Jia wood stem meets two Bing fire stars, it forms a triple harmony and becomes a damaging star. If official stars appear repeatedly, for example, if a Jia wood stem meets two Xin metal stars, and they also repeat in the earth branches, these are all treated as killing stars. If the killing star is revealed in the heavenly stem and the official star is hidden in the earth branches, this is called 'revealed killing and hidden official,' and it is treated as killing. If the official star is revealed in the heavenly stem and the killing star is hidden in the earth branches, this is called 'revealed official and hidden killing,' and it is treated as official. As long as the body is strong enough to bear the weight of the official and killing stars, it is likely to be a noble and distinguished destiny. But if the body is weak and there are many official and killing stars, then misfortune is inevitable, though it may come sooner or later.

楠曰：正財者，何也？財為吾性命之物，人見之未嘗不欲。若身主有氣，則能任之，若金寶，若田產，皆我之物也。身弱則不能任，如盜偷人財物，事發則為害命之物也。書云：“逢財喜殺而遇殺，十有九貴。”下場雖是甚是，而不顯言。若用財之人，日干旺，比肩兄弟多，則此比劫，又分奪我之財也。則喜官殺以去其比劫，存起其財星。若身弱財多，再見官殺來克身，則自己性命，且不可保，安得享其財乎？

Zhang Nan said: What is called "zhengcai" or official wealth? Wealth is the thing that sustains my life; people see it and cannot help but desire it. If the day stem is strong, it can bear the burden of wealth; whether it is gold and silver, jewels, or land and houses, they all become mine. But if the day stem is weak, it cannot bear the burden, and the wealth becomes like stolen property. Once discovered, it becomes a thing that harms my life. The fortune books say: "When encountering wealth, one welcomes authority; when encountering authority, nine out of ten people are esteemed." Although the following words are correct, they do not clearly explain the reasoning. For those who take wealth as their useful element, if the day stem is strong and there are many siblings (like brothers and rivals), those siblings will come to share and take away the wealth. In such cases, one prefers to have officials and authorities to remove the siblings and protect the wealth star. Conversely, if the body is weak and there is a lot of wealth, and then officials and authorities come to harm the body, one cannot even protect one's own life, how can one talk about enjoying that wealth?

其財官星多，若身主旺，則喜食神傷官以生起其財神。若身主弱，財星多，則喜兄弟比劫以分之，父母印運以助之。凡用偏財者，多主富貴，用正財者多不及。蓋陰克增愛分明，陽克陽，財神有氣，用時日偏財尤美。此乃試驗之多，故多用偏財者為上格，亦有財神親功，若有比肩間隔，不純和，亦不美，此係五行之正理。

When a person's destiny has both wealth and official stars abundant: if the day master is strong, it prefers to use the "food god" and "hurt official" to generate the wealth star; if the day master is weak but the wealth star is abundant, it prefers to have brothers "similar and combat" to share the burden, and parents "seal" fortune to support. Generally, those who take "biased wealth" as their main element tend to be wealthy and noble, while those who take "correct wealth" often fall short. This is because the biased wealth, being yang, is clear and straightforward, and the wealth star has vitality; especially when the biased wealth appears in the hour pillar or the day pillar, it is most favorable. This is a conclusion repeatedly verified by Zhang Nan, so using biased wealth is considered superior. Although the wealth star is close and powerful, if there is a similar and combat star in between, the energy becomes impure and discordant, and it is not considered favorable—these are all the inherent principles of the Five Phases.

棄命從財格，此則不論陰陽日主皆從也。財乃吾妻，身主無力，不能任其財也，只得舍命而從之。如人自己無主，只得入於妻家，就要生起財星，而亦畏身入財，乃印生之地，即同棄命從殺而論，理出於正。《繼善篇》云：一世安然，財命有氣。

Now discussing the pattern of 'abandoning the destiny to follow wealth': this pattern applies regardless of whether the day master is a yang or yin stem. Wealth is like one's wife; the day master has no strength and cannot bear this wealth, so it must give up itself and follow the wealth. It is like a person who cannot establish his own household and thus marries into his wife's family, from then on devoting himself entirely to the wealth star. At the same time, he must also avoid the day master turning into the land of the nourishing mother (print), for then the pattern would not hold. This pattern is similar to the pattern of 'abandoning the destiny to follow the killer (weakened element)', both based on sound reasoning. The "Ji Shan Pan" says: "A lifetime of peace, wealth and destiny have vitality."

補曰：此段亦有二說：或日財命氣，是財星身命俱是氣；或日純言財月居生旺有氣之地，經文多是命字連財說，今人亦云，世人好財命是也。後說強。考之《捷玄妙塊》云：“官乃扶身之本，財為養命之源。”則命為身命也，吸矣。況舊注亦分財命為二，但辭不明快，所以啟淺見者之疑。前說發經文之所未發，明順可以從。如財旺有氣，而身弱者，決不能享安樂之況一世乎。故上篇云：“財多身旺，則多稱意。”又古歌云：則財命當為貴，若是身衰禍便臨。”由此觀之，則財命當炎（三）[二]也，益明矣。

It is also said that the phrase "财命有气" has two interpretations. One interpretation holds that "财命" refers to both the wealth star and the body and destiny having vitality. The other interpretation focuses only on the wealth being in a flourishing and vigorous position in the month's stem. The classic texts mostly use the term "财" and "命" together, and nowadays people often say "people love wealth and destiny," which suggests that the latter interpretation sounds more natural. However, according to the "Jie Xuan Miao Jue," it says, "Officials are the foundation for supporting the body, and wealth is the source for sustaining life." This clearly indicates that "命" refers to the body and destiny. Moreover, old annotations also treat wealth and destiny as separate matters, but their expressions were not clear enough, leading to confusion among those with shallow understanding. The first interpretation elaborates on aspects not clearly stated in the classic texts, and it is clear and smooth, so it can be followed. Consider that if wealth is strong and vital but the body is weak, one cannot even enjoy temporary comfort, let alone a lifetime of prosperity. Therefore, the previous passage says, "When wealth is abundant and the body is strong, one can often be satisfied." An old song also says, "Wealth and destiny are valuable; if the body is weak, misfortune will come." From this, it is even clearer that wealth and destiny should be considered as two separate matters. (In the original text, there is a note below the character "炎" which should be read as "二".)

《古鴣鷓天》云：正財有氣喜強，陽取陰財陰取陽，身弱財旺番成禍，身強財旺利名長。只愁官鬼怕空亡，印綬相生榮貴昌。休囚少年不如意，老臨旺運好見興。補曰：假令甲生午日，午中己土，為甲木之正財，而丁火生之。乙生巳月，巳中戊土，為甲木之正財，而丙火生之，是謂身強，正財有氣者最喜也。甲生木之正財，而丙火生之，是謂身強，正財有氣者最喜也。甲生午月，丙酉月，戊生子月，庚生卯月，壬生午月，陰支之陽干之正財也。乙生巳月，丁生申月，己生亥辛生寅月，癸生巳月，取陽支為陰干之正財也。

"The Ancient Zhegu Tian" says: "When the true wealth is strong and the body is strong, if a yang heavenly stem takes the yin wealth and a yin heavenly stem takes the yang wealth, then when the body is weak but the wealth is strong, it brings misfortune, but when the body is strong and the wealth is strong, it brings long-lasting fame and fortune. One only fears officials and ghosts stealing energy, and also fears wealth falling into kongwang. If there is an official or a wealth star that generates the body, then one will achieve honor and wealth. In youth, when one is in a weak and confined place, things are not satisfactory, but when one reaches old age and meets a strong fortune, one will see success." It further explains: For example, if Jia wood is born on a Wu day, the Ji earth in Wu is the true wealth of Jia wood, and Ding fire generates it; if Yi wood is born in Si month, the Wu earth in Si is its true wealth, and Bing fire generates it. This is called a strong body with true wealth in a strong position, which is most desirable. Another example: Jia wood born in Wu month, Bing wood born in You month, Wu wood born in Zi month, Geng metal born in Yin month, Ren water born in Wu month, all these are cases where the yin branch contains the true wealth, which is paired with the yang heavenly stem's true wealth; Yi wood born in Si month, Ding wood born in Shen month, Ji earth born in Hai month, Xin metal born in Yin month, Gui water born in Si month, are cases where the yang branch contains the true wealth, which is paired with the yin heavenly stem's true wealth. The song says "yang takes yin wealth, yin takes yang," referring to this mutual pairing between yang heavenly stems and yin branches, and yin heavenly stems and yang branches. When they are paired like this, the wealth is real and has energy. The months mentioned are all times when the wealth star is in its season and has strength, so they are called "true wealth with energy."

如身居休囚死敗，天元贏弱，柱中支干重重，三合財多，非徒無益，則反生殺生災，所謂只怕日干元自弱，財多生殺趕身衰是也。如身居臨官地旺，或注中生扶，而財三合太旺，則富貴利名，聲顯者，所謂財多身量，則我黍意是也。愁官鬼，蓋官鬼乃盜財之氣，克我之身，本為可慮，正財多盜氣，本身自柔之謂也。怕空亡，乃六甲空亡，甲子旬中以戌空亡之類。財落空亡，必貧窘不聚財為可畏。空亡為害最悉人，堆金積主也須貧之衰也。

If the day stem is in a weak and confined position, and its inherent strength is also weak, but the column of heavenly stems and earthly branches has layers upon layers, forming a triple harmony wealth pattern with excessive wealth, this will not be beneficial, but instead will cause disaster due to wealth generating harmful forces. This is exactly what is said: "Fear the day stem's inherent weakness, for excessive wealth will generate harmful forces and lead to decline." Conversely, if the day stem is in an officialdom or prosperity position, or if there are other supports in the column, and wealth is triple harmony strong, then wealth, fame, and reputation will flourish, which is exactly what is said: "Excessive wealth with a strong day stem brings fulfillment." The song mentions "fearing officials and spirits" because officials and spirits both steal wealth and harm the self, which is already concerning; when genuine wealth increases, the depletion of energy becomes more severe, and the day stem naturally becomes even weaker. The phrase "fearing empty void" refers to the empty void in the six jia cycles, for example, in the jiazi cycle, the empty void is戌 and亥. When wealth falls into the empty void, it certainly leads to poverty and an inability to retain wealth, which is most terrifying. The empty void harms people most deeply, and even if one accumulates gold and jade, it will eventually be lost.

印綬相生榮貴昌，蓋言財多身弱，或帶官鬼，有印綬相生，自然富貴榮昌，蓋言財多身弱，或帶官鬼，有印綬相生，自然富貴榮昌。《獨步》云：“先財後印，反成其福。”《通明賦》云：“財逢印助，相如乘駟馬之車。”此之謂也。休囚泊年二句，蓋言四柱既然財多身弱，而年輕休囚之地，亦不如意，不惟不發福，亦且禍患百出。或（未）[未]年夏臨父母之鄉，或三合助旺財輕，則喜財官旺運，忌身旺比劫之鄉，宜輕重較量。亦有身弱全克根氣，滿局財殺，棄命從之者，夏行財官旺鄉，大發者有之，不可以身弱財多斷之。

"The sentence 'The official star generates and brings honor and prosperity' means that if there is an excess of wealth and the self is weak, or if there are also official stars and ghosts in the chart, as long as there is an official star to generate the self, one will naturally achieve wealth, honor, and prosperity (this sentence is repeated again, with the same meaning). The 'Four-Sentence Solo Step' says, 'First wealth, then official star, which brings about happiness.' The 'Tongming Assignment' says, 'Wealth meets the official star's assistance, like Sima Xiangru riding a high carriage pulled by fine horses.' All of these are referring to the same meaning. 'The young who are in a weak and confined position find life unsatisfying' refers to the fact that if the chart already has an excess of wealth and a weak self, and during youth one is in a weak and confined position, one naturally finds life unsatisfying. Not only will one not achieve prosperity, but one will also face many misfortunes. If in old age one's fortune comes to the land of the parents and official stars, or if the original light wealth is assisted by triple harmony, then one should favor a fortune with strong wealth and official stars, and avoid a fortune with strong self and competitive siblings. One must carefully weigh the importance. There is also another type of case where the self is so weak that the root energy is completely destroyed, and the entire chart is filled with wealth and harmful stars, thus one abandons the self and follows the wealth. In such cases, when the fortune comes to a strong wealth and official star position, one may achieve great success. Therefore, one cannot simply judge based on the phrase 'wealth in excess and self weak.' Some cases can be saved, some cannot be saved, and some simply abandon the self and follow the wealth. It all depends on whether the self still has the root energy left: if it is still present, one should strengthen the self; if not, one should follow the wealth, and the fortune selection for these two paths is exactly opposite."

《四言獨步》云：陰火酉月，棄命就財。北行入格，南走為災。舉此一段，以例十干財者之斷。楠曰：丁火長生於酉，偏財得位，柱中三金，財多略無根氣，則為棄命就格。運行壬癸亥子之方為北行，多富貴為敵，不能從財，反為禍咎。所謂會逢根氣，命招不情是也。觀此行入格一句，則從財忌殺，又不可泥。

The Four-Character Solo Walk says: "Yin fire is born in the酉 month, and the destiny is abandoned for wealth. Going north leads to a pattern, while going south brings disaster." This passage is used to demonstrate the method of determining wealth for the ten heavenly stems. Zhang Nan says: Ding fire is born in酉, and the辛 gold in酉 is the biased wealth of Ding fire, which is exactly in its proper position; if the column has threefold gold, the wealth is abundant and the day master has almost no root, forming the pattern of abandoning destiny for wealth. If the fortune moves in the direction of壬,癸,亥, and子, this is called "going north," which mostly indicates wealth and honor; if the day master instead gains strength and opposes the wealth, it cannot form wealth, and instead brings misfortune. This is called "meeting the root qi, the destiny meets an unfeeling situation" — encountering the root qi, it actually contradicts the situation of following the pattern. However, looking at the phrase "going north leads to a pattern," we can see that following wealth is not absolutely forbidden from killing, and one cannot rigidly adhere to a single interpretation.

辛巳 丁酉 丙寅 己丑，吾郡李志富公富命身旺任財。楠曰：丙生本月火神微，財旺如嫌火氣虧。火少金多宜火地，陶朱倚頓富堪期。丙火雖死於酉，得炎祿於巳，丙火得生於寅，又喜丁火陽刃透天干相扶也。但金氣還勝，火氣還輕，喜運行方，以補其火，所財發數千萬緡。有丙子日干者，只作財多身弱，雖行亦貧也，蓋原無寅宮火也。

The native's birth chart is: the year pillar is Xin Si, the month pillar is Ding You, the day pillar is Bing Yin, and the hour pillar is Ji Chou. This is the fortune of Li Zhi Fu, a wealthy person from the same region, belonging to the category of 'strong self and wealth'. Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "Bing fire is weak in You month, wealth is strong but fire energy is lacking. If there is little fire and much metal, it is suitable to go to a fire place, and wealth can be expected like Tao Zhu and Yi Dun." Although Bing fire is dead in You month, it gets the禄 in the year pillar Si, and the long life in the day pillar Yin. Moreover, the month dry branch Ding fire, which is the Yang Blade, appears on the heavenly stem to support. However, the metal energy still dominates, and the fire energy is still weak, so it is favorable to go through a southern direction to supplement fire, thus achieving wealth of millions of strings. Another person with Bing Zi day stem can only be considered as having excessive wealth but weak self, even if they go through the same fortune, they remain poor, because their original chart lacks the fire in Yin palace.

戊寅 乙丑 丙申 庚寅，蓋雲南一省富命身旺用財格。楠曰：丙火生提向二陽，喜臨財庫更身強。丙丁身旺逢財者，號日真金火倍常。雖不是丙火夏生金疊疊，富有千鍾，凡丙丁旺見金者，但可以此理論之，獨有丙丁見金，為天地之真財，日干者，十有九富。此造喜年時人火得生，又有乙木貼身，則為身旺。且二陽進氣，又喜庚金透出，財神明白，豈不富巳午未月，火返嫌弱，喜火旺，子丑亥月旺也。此則正理之外見也。甲乙生寅卯辰，丙丁生巳午未，庚辛生申酉戌，壬癸生亥子丑，俱要身旺。略喜一二點克神，克多者多貧夭，此理外之見，試之屢中。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Wuyin, the month pillar is Yichou, the day pillar is Bingshen, and the hour pillar is Gengyin. This is a wealthy destiny that surpasses the whole province of Yunnan, belonging to the 'body strong with wealth' pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "Jinghuo is born in the second yang month, happy to meet the treasure warehouse and strong body. When Jing and Ding fire are strong and meet metal, they are called true gold and fire is even more common." Although this chart is not Jinghuo born in summer month with abundant metal, it is still wealthy enough to have a thousand measures of grain. All cases where Jing and Ding fire are strong and meet metal can be discussed according to this principle; only when Jing and Ding meet metal is it considered true wealth in the heavens and earth, and among ten such day stems, nine are wealthy. What is pleasant about this chart is that the year branch Yin and the hour branch Yin make fire get growth, and the month stem Yi wood supports the day stem, so the body is strong. Moreover, the month of Chou is the second yang month, and the hour stem Geng metal is clearly visible, so the wealth god is clearly present, how could one not be wealthy? On the contrary, those born in the months of Si, Wu, and Wei with Jing and Ding fire, the fire is too strong and the wealth is weak, so the saying of preferring strong fire applies. Those born in the months of Hai, Zi, and Chou with Jing and Ding fire, the fire is actually strong. This is an additional insight beyond the standard reasoning. Extending this idea: when Jia and Yi wood are born in the months of Yin, Mao, and Chen, when Jing and Ding fire are born in the months of Si, Wu, and Wei, when Geng and Xin metal are born in the months of Shen, You, and Xu, and when Ren and Gui water are born in the months of Hai, Zi, and Chou, they are all in their season, and all should be considered as strong body. Such charts should only slightly see a little bit of the elements that overcome them, and if the overcoming elements are too much, it will often lead to poverty and early death. This is another insight beyond the standard reasoning, and Zhang Nan has repeatedly tested and confirmed it.

丙寅 甲午 丁酉 乙巳，新坪吳楚四公富命火長夏天金疊疊格。楠曰：丁生五月火雖炎，火旺金多富自然。金少火多斯有病，運行金水發轟天。丁火祿旺於年，年月比戶火神太旺，所以祖財輕也。蓋得巳酉結成金財局，身旺用財，丙丁火旺見庚辛，乃天地之真財。凡丙丁弱者，返否，屢試屢效。但用庚辛金財星見子運者，多死，蓋因金死於子也。此造大運入酉財輕，喜行財旺之運，一發轟天，一入子運問死刑，富則依然也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingyin, the month pillar is Jiawu, the day pillar is Dingyou, and the hour pillar is Yisi. This is a wealthy destiny of the four gentlemen of Xinpingshu Wu and Chu. It belongs to the pattern of "fire being strong in summer and gold being abundant." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Ding fire is born in May when fire is fierce, with abundant fire and gold, wealth comes naturally. If there is little gold and much fire, there will be illness. When the fortune runs into gold and water, success will be tremendous." The Ding fire is supported by the year branch Yin and gets its strength from the month branch Wu, and the pillars between year and month are connected by the same element, making the fire too strong. Therefore, the family's wealth left by ancestors is not very substantial. Fortunately, the hour branch Si and the day branch You form a gold trinity, which brings wealth. The body is strong and can use the wealth. The strong Bing and Ding fire meets the庚 and辛 gold, which is the true wealth in heaven and earth. For those with weak Bing and Ding fire, the opposite is not auspicious, and this rule has been verified by Zhang Nan repeatedly. However, for those who use庚 and辛 gold as their wealth star, encountering the Zi branch in their big fortune is usually fatal, because gold dies in Zi. In this case, when the big fortune reaches You, the wealth is still light, and it is favorable to have a fortune with strong wealth. When it reaches Zi, he was asked for death penalty, but the family's wealth remained the same.

甲辰 丙子 己未 戊辰，臨忠所貴命土重木輕格。楠曰：日主幹強七殺輕，財來資殺養精神。殺藏官露真為貴，年少高登虎榜人。己未日干，身坐木庫，再加年時，重重見土，然己土雖生弱月，比多亦能化弱為旺能用財，喜財結局，且成財庫。然戊己土多來損財神為病，又得四柱有甲乙之木，暗來破戊己為藥也。但子月之木枯，喜運東方，旺助衰木之氣，以破己土也，早年科第宜矣。若原木旺，則畏東方矣。此原木輕，而喜旺運也。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Jiachen, the month pillar is Bingzi, the day pillar is Jiwei, and the hour pillar is Wuchen. This is considered a noble destiny, belonging to the 'heavy earth and light wood' pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "The day stem is strong, the seven killing stars are light, wealth comes to nourish the killing stars and invigorate the spirit. If the killing stars are hidden and the officials are revealed, it is truly valuable. A young person can achieve high rank in the imperial examination." The day stem Jiwei sits on the earth warehouse of Wei, and with the year and hour pillars having heavy earth. Although the Ji earth is born in the month of Zi, which is strong in water, it appears weak. However, with many brothers and sisters, it can transform weakness into strength, thus being able to bear wealth. Fortunately, the moon's branch Zi water forms a wealth pattern, and the Chen and Wei pillars form a wealth warehouse. However, the excessive amount of Wu and Ji earth will damage the wealth god, which is the problem. Fortunately, the pillars have hidden Bing and Yi wood to break the Wu and Ji earth, which is the remedy. However, the wood in the month of Zi is dry and weak, so it is favorable to have a fortune that goes east, to strengthen the wood's energy to control the Ji earth. Thus, achieving success in the imperial examination at a young age is reasonable. If the original chart already has strong wood, then the east direction would be feared instead. This is because the original chart has weak wood, so it is favorable to have a fortune that strengthens wood.

丁卯 乙巳 丙寅 丁酉，夫人貴命火長夏天金疊疊格。楠曰：丙火身強財亦強，旺夫更喜入財鄉。財神結局原豐厚，子秀夫榮大異常。丙火身旺逢財者，非特男人富貴，女命逢之，亦主子貴夫榮。蓋得己酉真財結局，原財頗輕，西方補起神，夫為太守，金珠滿局，豈不宜乎？

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingmao, the month pillar is Yisi, the day pillar is Bingyin, and the hour pillar is Dingyou. This is considered a noble destiny for a woman, belonging to the pattern of "fire being strong in summer and gold being abundant." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Bing fire is strong and wealth is strong, when wealth comes, it is favorable for the husband. The wealth god originally is abundant, sons are excellent and the husband is honored beyond the ordinary." When Bing fire is strong and meets wealth, it not only brings wealth and honor to men but also to women, indicating that the wife will have sons who are excellent and the husband will be honored. This birth chart has巳 and酉 combining to form a true wealth pattern; however, the original chart still lacks sufficient wealth. Only when the person travels to the western metal land will the wealth god be fully supplemented. Her husband held the position of a prefect, and the family had abundant gold, jade, and jewels, which is exactly what should be expected.

壬辰 戊申 癸卯 丙辰，參政妻財旺生格。楠曰：生申戊土透夫星，財旺生夫格本明。運入南方夫旺地，相夫相子步雲程。癸水合成火局，身主不柔，夫星氣輕，正謂有病方為貴也。行南方財運旺夫，夫子貴顯，豈偶然哉？

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Renchen, the month pillar is Wushen, the day pillar is Guimao, and the hour pillar is Bingchen. She is the wife of a high-ranking official, and her fate belongs to the "wealth flourishing to support husband" pattern. Zhang Nan wrote a poem saying: "TheWu Earth appears in the year of Shen, the husband's star is clearly visible. The wealth flourishing to support husband pattern is clear. When the destiny moves to the southern direction, fire is her wealth, which can also nourish the husband's earth. Wealth flourishes and the husband flourishes, thus both husband and son achieve high status - how could this be accidental?" The癸water is born in the month of Shen, and the pillars form a fire pattern, so the day's main element is not weak. The husband's star, the戊earth in the month pillar, is still somewhat light, which is exactly what is meant by "having a sickness allows one to achieve high status." When her destiny moves to the southern direction, fire is her wealth, which can also nourish the husband's earth. Wealth flourishes and the husband flourishes, thus both husband and son achieve high status - how could this be accidental?

辛酉 庚子 戊子 癸亥，富女命夫輕行夫旺運格。楠曰：戊臨子日坐財星，最上夫星格局明。最喜運行夫旺地，相興夫子有聲名。戊子日主，財星太多也。若旺弱看，則中甲木，夫星極衰，再加庫辛金損甲，運入東方助夫生子發達。但身主弱，雖一生發財，而身常有疾病也。故財官太旺，日主太弱，父母家極貧，夫家極興，入巳庚克去夫星而死矣。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Xinyou, the month pillar is Gengzi, the day pillar is Wuzi, and the hour pillar is Guihai. This is the birth chart of a wealthy woman, belonging to the pattern of "light husband star but running a prosperous husband's fortune." Zhang Nan wrote a poem: "Wu sits on Zi day with wealth star, the best husband star pattern is clear. Most favorable is to run a prosperous husband's land, to promote husband and son and gain fame." The day ruler is Wuzi, sitting on and surrounded by water, indicating too much wealth. According to the strength and weakness, the hidden Jia wood in the hour branch Hai is the husband star, but it is extremely weak. Moreover, the Jia wood is damaged by the Jinyin and Gengjin in the year and month pillars. Therefore, she must run a fortune in the East to assist the husband and have success. However, the day ruler itself is weak, so although she will accumulate wealth throughout her life, she will often suffer from illness. Wealth and official star are too strong, and the day ruler is too weak, so her maternal family is extremely poor while her husband's family is extremely prosperous. When she runs the巳 fortune, the Gengjin in巳 is born and can overcome the husband star, and she dies.

楠曰：時上偏財格，蓋以日干有氣，能任其財也。如甲寅日見戊辰時也，天干透出財神，斯格方真。若又歲月有財相雜，克倒曰干，則不能任其財，嫌官殺運，克倒曰干，則不能任其財。蓋身太旺比肩多，又喜官殺運制去其比肩，放起其財神，不可其財神，不可救藥執泥。但用偏財日旺多富貴，蓋陰克陽，財神親切有氣也。用正財未見其美，身旺多有施舍誼氣，多得橫來財也，理也於是。

Zhang Nan said: The "Shi Shang Pian Cai" pattern refers to the day stem being strong enough to bear the wealth. For example, if someone is born on Jiayin day and meets Wuchen hour, the wealth god is clearly visible in the heavenly stem, and this pattern is genuine. However, if there is wealth mixed in the year or month, it may weaken the day stem, making it unable to bear the wealth. At this time, it is also feared to meet the official or killer stars, which will also weaken the day stem, making it unable to bear the wealth. On the contrary, if the day stem is too strong and there are many same-stem friends, it is preferable to meet the official or killer stars to control the same-stem friends, thus freeing and supporting the wealth god. The choice between these should not be rigid and inflexible. Generally, those with a strong day stem using the biased wealth tend to be wealthy and prosperous, because biased wealth is a yang overcoming yang or a yin overcoming yin, which is close and strong. Those using the official wealth do not have such advantages. People with a strong day stem using biased wealth often have a sense of generosity and frequently receive unexpected wealth, and this is the reason.

《方歌》云：偏財本是眾人財，最忌支中比動來。身強財旺皆為福，若帶官星更妙哉。此月支偏財。補曰：偏財謂陽見陽財，陰見陰財，如甲見戊，乙見己之類。然偏財乃眾人之財，非義不當得之財也。惟忌干支比肩劫財分奪，則興一。所謂妹兄弟分奪，功名不遂禍隨生是己。不有官星，禍百生出，故曰：“若帶呂星更妙哉。”但恐身勢無力，財弱無。故曰：“身強財旺皆為福。”何者？蓋身旺自能勝財，財旺自能生官矣。

The "Song" says: "Partial wealth is shared by many, most feared when there are siblings or rivals in the branch. If the body is strong and wealth is abundant, it brings good fortune; if accompanied by official stars, it is even better." This verse discusses the partial wealth in the month's branch. It adds that partial wealth is when a yang dry branch meets a yang wealth branch, or a yin dry branch meets a yin wealth branch, for example, Jia wood meeting Wu earth, or Yi wood meeting Ji earth. Partial wealth is wealth shared by many, meaning it is not something that should be solely mine by right, so it is most feared when there are siblings or rivals in the heavenly stem or earthly branch to take it away. This is what is meant by "siblings and brothers come to take away, leading to failure in fame and misfortune arising." If there is no official star to restrain the siblings and rivals, troubles will arise constantly, hence the saying "if accompanied by official stars, it is even better." However, it is also feared if the day's ruler is weak and the wealth is also weak, hence the saying "if the body is strong and wealth is abundant, it brings good fortune." Why? Because a strong body can naturally overcome wealth, and abundant wealth can naturally generate official stars.

又《古歌》云：時上偏財一位佳，不逢沖破享榮華。敗財劫刃還無遇，富貴雙全比石家。補曰：時上偏財者，如庚日見甲干，或寅支，辛曰見乙干，或卯支之類。只要一位貴，不要多，而三處不要再見財。劫怕年月日沖破，如寅沖申，酉沖卯日己。如不逢，自享榮華富貴矣。柱中及運，若見敗財，如辛見庚及申見劫羊刃，如庚見辛及酉之類，必傷妻耗財，破家不足而已。苟干支無遇，則富而有財，貴而有權，可比石崇矣。

There is also an old song that says: "A single偏财 in the hour position is excellent, if not conflicting or breaking, one will enjoy honor and wealth. If one meets败财 and劫刃, it will be bad; if one does not meet these, one will be both rich and noble, surpassing the family of Shi Chong." It refers to偏财 in the hour position, such as when the day master is Geng metal and the hour stem is Jia wood or the hour branch is Yin wood, or when the day master is Xin metal and the hour stem is Yi wood or the hour branch is Mao wood. Having just one is good, not more. One should not also see财 in the year, month, or day positions. The most feared thing is when the year, month, or day position conflicts or breaks it, such as Yin being broken by Shen or Mao being broken by You. If there is no conflict or breaking, one will naturally enjoy honor and wealth. If the column or the destiny path contains败财, such as when Xin metal meets Geng metal and Shen, or if劫财 and Yangren appear, such as when Geng metal meets Xin metal and You, it will certainly damage the wife and consume wealth, leading to the ruin of the family. If none of these appear in the stem and branch, then one will be rich and noble, surpassing the family of Shi Chong.the so-called败财 refers to a similar heavenly stem that defeats one's wealth;劫刃 refers to the appearance of both劫财 and Yangren together. These two things are most harmful to偏财:偏财 is the wealth of many people, and if there is competition from similar heavenly stems, it first affects the wife, then the family estate, hence it is said that it will certainly damage the wife and consume wealth.

補曰：正財偏財，皆喜身旺，皆忌印綬倒食，身弱比肩劫財，但偏財喜官星，而正財忌官星，故：《集說》云：正財偏財二格，喜忌不同。惟有喜官星，不喜宜星之小異耳。及偏財為人有清高，而多主慷慨，不其吝財，蓋能利己，亦能招謗。雖喜官星，亦當較量身之強弱，運之盛衰而言。如運行旺相，福祿俱臻，行官鄉便可發祿。若財盛而身弱，運到官鄉，既被財之盜氣，又見官之克身，不惟不發祿，亦妨患咎。如四柱中先帶官星，便作好命看。若四柱兄弟背出，縱入官鄉，發祿必少。正財為人誠信，作事儉約，處信聰明，惟是慳吝，雖正財不喜見有官，恐盜財之氣。然四旺多身旺劫重重，亦喜見官殺制鈦比劫，故曰逢看殺，見官尤妙。藏妙露官。當作貴推，亦不可泥於喜見官之說也。

Supplementary explanation: Both the official wealth and the biased wealth favor a strong body and dislike the official seal and the reverse food, and also dislike a weak body with many rivals and thieves of wealth. The difference lies only in the fact that the biased wealth likes the official star, while the official wealth dislikes the official star. Therefore, the "Collection of Explanations" says that the official wealth and the biased wealth have different likes and dislikes, but the difference is only in whether they like the official star. People with biased wealth have a noble character and are often generous, not very stingy with money, and can benefit themselves, but are also prone to criticism. Although the biased wealth likes the official star, it is still necessary to consider the strength of the day's ruler and the prosperity or decline of the fortune. If the fortune runs to a prosperous and strong place, both fortune and happiness will come, and when it reaches the official place, it can achieve success. If the wealth is abundant but the body is weak, and the fortune reaches the official place, the wealth will steal the body's energy, and the official will also harm the body, not only failing to achieve success, but also inviting disaster. If the four pillars originally contain the official star, it can be considered a good fortune. If the four pillars have many brothers and rivals, even if it reaches the official place, the achieved success will be limited. People with official wealth are honest and trustworthy, frugal in their dealings, and clever in dealing with people, but they are somewhat stingy. Official wealth does not like to see the official star, fearing that the official star will steal the wealth's energy. However, if the four pillars have a strong body and many rivals and thieves of wealth, they also like to see the official and killing stars to control the rivals and thieves of wealth. Therefore, encountering the killing star or seeing the official star is even more beneficial. The hidden official star is the best, and even if the official star is revealed, it should be considered as a sign of prestige. In general, one should not rigidly adhere to the idea that "official star is desirable."

己酉 丙子 壬寅 乙巳，希文自造時月偏財類聚之格。楠曰：壬水生逢子月天，偏財類聚喜周全。壬申再轉南方運，火土重逢福祿堅。予修淨土人也，亦不事此術，為繼家君之志，而編此書。予命正合書云：“素食慈心，印綬遂逢於德。”信矣：凡壬水喜財官，生子月為建刃若行財官運，為人必白手興家。但二木傷官殺，有二金以當以之，八字巳中土無多，故主不貴，喜時日騙財，類聚親切。凡用偏財者多慷慨，身旺肯施舍而不吝。故古歌云：“偏財身旺是英豪，羊刃無侵祿位高。結織有情多慷慨”云云，然哉是言也，所惡者刃，敵不免重婚耳。所宜者官殺，官殺旺比劫方衰。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Ji You, the month pillar is Bing Zi, the day pillar is Ren Yin, and the hour pillar is Yi Si. This is Zhang Nan's (whose courtesy name is Xiwén) birth chart, belonging to the pattern of "wealth and official positions gathering in the month and hour." He wrote a poem saying: "Ren water is born in the month of Zi, with wealth and official positions gathering, it is desirable to have completeness. When Ren Shen comes again in the southern direction, meeting fire and earth will make blessings and honors firm." Zhang Nan said: I am a person who practices the Pure Land school, and I do not take this method as my profession. It is only because I want to inherit my father's wish that I compiled this book. My fate exactly matches what the book of fate says: "Vegetarian diet and compassionate heart, the official position is met with virtue." This is not false. Generally, Ren water prefers wealth and official positions. Being born in the month of Zi is the "established fortune" and "Yang Ren" place. If one travels through the fortune of wealth and official positions, one will certainly be able to start from nothing and become successful. However, there are two layers of wood in the chart, which is "injury official," and it harms the official and killing stars. There are also two layers of metal to counteract it. The earth in the Si pillar is not very strong, so it is not of high status. Fortunately, the hour pillar and day pillar have wealth gathering and are close. Those who use wealth usually tend to be generous. If the body is strong, they are willing to give and not stingy. Therefore, the old song says: "When wealth is strong, one is a hero; without Yang Ren, the official position is high. Making friends with those who are sincere and generous." This is indeed correct. What I dislike is Yang Ren, so I inevitably have to remarry. What is suitable is the official and killing stars. When the official and killing stars are strong, the rivals will weaken.

行癸運罹父母災，遭妻子變，故曰身旺比劫重損，財又傷妻是也。酉運一入，火土俱敗，不遂宜矣。若壬運比癸不同，一旦運至南方，利壬而不利癸，申運水土得長生，或遂貽燕之謀。辛未庚午己巳，行官印之鄉，可望妥安。辰運水土入墓，不免西歸矣，但無奈時逢七殺，更兼寅巳相刑，妻子遭喪，惟喜貼身甲木制之，故曰時上偏官有制。晚子英奇，理或然也。但命至微妙，宣父難言之。予據先人成說，更稽先人遺訓，故浪揣摩以為後鑑雲。

When I was going through the癸 cycle, I encountered the death of my parents and a calamity involving my wife, which is exactly what is called a strong self with many rivals and helpers, causing both loss of wealth and harm to the wife. Once entering the酉 cycle, fire and earth are all in decline, so it is natural that nothing goes smoothly. The壬 cycle, however, is different from the癸 cycle: once the cycle turns to the south, it benefits the壬 but harms the癸. In the申 cycle, water and earth both gain growth, so perhaps it can fulfill the wish of planning for descendants. Then comes the Xinwei, Gengwu, and Jisi cycles, which are the lands of official stars and educational influences, so stability is expected. When reaching the辰 cycle, water and earth enter their graves, so death is inevitable. Unfortunately, the time pillar also meets the seven killers, and with the寅 and 巳 in conflict, the wife suffers loss; fortunately, there is a close 甲 wood to control the killer, so it is said, "When the偏官 is controlled at the time pillar, the late son is extraordinary." The reasoning may be like this. However, the art of divination is extremely subtle, even Confucius could not fully explain it. I rely on the existing teachings of predecessors and examine the teachings left by ancestors, and thus tentatively record this, leaving it as a warning for future generations.

庚寅 乙酉 甲子 戊辰，李廉使之命。癸亥 乙卯 乙未 壬午，張府尹之命。己未 壬申 丙申 庚寅，曾參政之命。戊子 辛酉 戊申 壬子，陳尚書之命。甲午 丁丑 己未 癸酉，邢知府之命。壬午 壬寅 庚子 戊寅，刑司令之命。乙酉 乙卯 辛卯 辛卯，高侍郎之命。丁亥 戊申 壬申 丙午，侯知閣之命。庚午 戊子 癸卯 丁巳，劉中書之命。癸卯 戊午 丁丑 辛丑，王少師之命。

Here are ten examples of original auspicious destinies, with Zhang Nan only listing the four pillars and official titles, without commentary: Li Lian's destiny is Geng Yin, Yi You, Jia Zi, Wu Chen; Zhang Fu Yin's destiny is Gui Hai, Yi Mao, Yi Wei, Ren Wu; Zeng Can Zheng's destiny is Ji Wei, Ren Shen, Bing Shen, Geng Yin; Chen Shang Shu's destiny is Wu Zi, Xin You, Wu Shen, Ren Zi; Xing Zhi Fu's destiny is Jia Wu, Ding Chou, Ji Wei, Gui You; Xing Shi Ling's destiny is Ren Wu, Ren Yin, Geng Zi, Wu Yin; Gao Shi Lang's destiny is Yi You, Yi Mao, Xin Mao, Xin Mao; Hou Zhi Ge's destiny is Ding Hai, Wu Shen, Ren Shen, Bing Wu; Liu Zhong Shu's destiny is Geng Wu, Wu Zi, Gui Mao, Ding Si; Wang Shao Shi's destiny is Gui Mao, Wu Wu, Ding Chou, Xin Chou. Each destiny is listed in the order of year, month, day, and hour. Readers may refer to the previous discussion on the hour pillar's wealth and the principle of a strong body being able to take on wealth to verify these examples themselves.

楠曰：傷官食神，一陰一陽謂。傷官陰見陰，陽見陽之謂。食神皆盜我血氣之物也。子平書論傷食神之理，書雖甚多，但所言皆不親切。何以為之傷官也？蓋人之身，以官星為管我之官，如府縣官之類也。出入動作，皆要循守規矩，不敢妄為。今則傷官者，則是傷殺其官，不服官管，如弒殺上官之類，則為強賊化外之民。如此格，就要不見官星，如再見官星，如再見官星，就如打府縣官者，又再去府縣官，則官肯放汝乎？今書止云：“傷官見官。為禍百端。”而不直言其理。

Zhang Nan said: "Shang Gan" and "Shi Shen" are distinctions between yin and yang. "Shang Gan" refers to the god that is born from me and differs from me in gender, while "Shi Shen" refers to the god that is born from me and shares the same gender. Both are things that steal and drain my vital energy. Although there are many books in the Zi Ping school discussing "Shang Gan" and "Shi Shen," they do not explain the concepts accurately. Why is it called "Shang Gan"? In the human body, the official star represents the official who controls me, like a county magistrate or a prefectural official. Every action must follow rules and cannot be reckless. Now, the "Shang Gan" is a thing that injures and kills the official, defying control, like assassinating a superior and becoming a lawless bandit. Therefore, this pattern requires that the official star is not present in the birth chart. If the official star appears again, it is like someone who has already killed the county magistrate and then provokes the county magistrate again. Would the official let you go? Modern fortune books only say "Shang Gan meets official star, causing many troubles," but they do not explain the underlying reasons. Zhang Nan's analogy is meant to clarify that the danger of "Shang Gan" meeting the official star does not lie in the name itself being taboo, but rather in the fact that the official has already been injured, and another official appears, leading to conflict between the two, thus causing trouble naturally from this source.

又曰：傷官傷盡最為奇，尤恐傷多反不宜。此雖正理猶《志通玄》云：“傷官之格，四柱並不見，官星本然入格，但太純而無病。”事見下文病藥說。雖然日干有氣，若四柱重重傷官，盜盡我身之氣，如人屢屢服大黃補硝渚般通藥，則身由此而洩，傷氣元氣，則將何以救之。如此之弱，則用附子之藥，方能救其其性命。若八字重疊傷官食神，日主原又衰退弱，急須行印運以破其傷官，行財運以資其日主，此是有病這命，得藥救之，亦多富貴。

It is also said: "When the official is harmed and there is no official, it is most extraordinary; but one should be cautious of too much harm, which may not be suitable." Although this is a correct principle, the book "Zhì Tōng Xuán" says: "In the pattern of a harmed official, if there is no official star at all in the four pillars, it is already considered a good pattern, but it is too pure and has no illness to be cured." This point requires reference to the later discussion on "illness and medicine." Even if the day stem has some strength, if there are many harmful officials in the four pillars, they will drain the person's energy almost completely. It is like a person taking large doses of rhubarb and mirabilite, which are strong purgatives, causing the body to lose its strength and damage the original energy. Then, what can be used to save the situation? When the body is so weak, only heavy medicine like Fu Zi, which restores yang energy, can save the life. Therefore, when there are repeated appearances of harmful officials and food gods in the four pillars, and the day stem is originally weak, it is urgent to have a "tian yin" (printing) fortune to break the harmful officials and a "cai" (wealth) fortune to support the day stem. This is like a sick person receiving the right medicine, which can also lead to wealth and honor. From this, we can see the difference between Zhang Nan and the old views: the old views insist on "having no official is extraordinary," but Zhang Nan believes that excessive harm and excessive drainage can cause serious illness. Only when there is illness in the destiny and the right medicine in the fortune can it be truly a sign of great fortune.

又如日主生旺，比肩太多，財神衰弱，蓋傷官以財為用神也。則又喜見官星，以制其比劫，存起財星也。何又喜見官，前後進退之言也。緣我本身兄弟太多，官星但來制我兄弟，存起我財星，此官星為我之福，不來禍我也。故書云：“木火見官官要旺，金木傷喜見官。”雨人虛立此言，反滋人惑，不徹底講明進退之說，豈不泥耶。何也？蓋木火傷官格，假如甲乙木生正月，見火為假傷官，其火乃虛火，其焰未熾，且木氣樸堅，雖見火而木之真性不焚。再若木旺，則喜庚金旺相之官星，以剋制其木也。則金木有面名之用，則木火見官官要旺，其理然也。

For example, if the day's stem is strong and prosperous, and there are too many siblings, while the wealth god is weak, since the official pattern takes 'wealth' as the useful god, it then prefers to see the official star to control the siblings and protect the wealth star. Earlier it was said to be bad to see the official star, but here it says it is good to see the official star. This is precisely looking at the flexible principle of when to advance and when to retreat. The reason is that if I have too many brothers, the official star only comes to control my brothers, protecting the wealth star, thus becoming my fortune rather than my misfortune. Therefore, the book says: "For wood and fire officials, the official should be strong; for metal and water officials, it is good to see the official." However, those people set down these two lines out of nowhere, leading people into confusion, and never explain clearly when to advance and when to retreat. Is this not being rigid? How can this be explained? In the wood and fire official pattern, if Jia or Yi wood is born in the first lunar month, seeing fire is considered 'false official,' which is a weak fire, not yet strong, and the wood is solid and substantial. Although it sees fire, the true nature of the wood is not destroyed. If the wood is even stronger, it prefers a strong and prosperous Geng metal official star to control it. In this way, both wood and metal have their uses, and the principle of "wood and fire seeing official, the official should be strong" lies here. In other words, the same "official seen by official" is a misfortune in a weak body with heavy official, but a fortune in a strong body with many siblings. The two lines in the book itself are not wrong; the mistake lies in those who explain it not clarifying when to advance and when to retreat, causing later generations to cling to the fixed words and mislead living people.

若甲乙木生臨巳午月，炎火盜甲乙木之氣，則謂真傷官也。原又洩木精英太多，再加庚辛官殺，制其日主，此則木火傷官，亦畏見官也。若日主旺，傷官多，見官殺反為我之權殺，亦多富貴。金水傷官喜見官何也？若庚辛日主，生於子月，或亥丑月，重重水氣，洩弱庚辛金之氣，則謂金水冷，則喜丙丁火官星，以暖其金氣也。若水氣不多，金氣不旺，亦畏官星也。又云：“土金官去反成官。”宜去官昨屯，其說近理。“惟有水木傷官格，財官兩見始為歡。”此則見財宜也，見官則不宜也。下此官字，反致惑人。

In reverse, if Jia and Yi wood are born in the months of Si and Wu, the blazing fire completely drains the vitality of Jia and Yi wood, which is called "true official star." If the original chart has already excessively drained the essence of wood, and then the official stars Geng and Xin come to restrain the day master, this type of wood and fire official star also fears the presence of official stars. Of course, if the day master is strong and the official stars are numerous, encountering official stars may instead become a tool in one's hand, often indicating wealth and honor. As for the saying "gold and water official star prefers to see official star," the reasoning is that when Geng and Xin metal day masters are born in the month of Zi or in the months of Hai and Chou, the water is abundant and weakens the vitality of Geng and Xin metal, which is called cold metal and cold water. Therefore, they prefer the official stars Bing and Ding fire to warm the metal energy. If the water is not abundant and the metal is not strong, then they still fear the presence of official stars. There is another saying "earth and metal official star should be removed to become official," meaning that removing the official star is actually beneficial, and this statement is somewhat reasonable. As for the saying "only water and wood official star can be happy when both wealth and official star are present," in reality, only wealth is suitable, and the presence of official star is not suitable; the word "official star" here actually leads people astray.

然傷官之格，有真傷官，有假傷官。如真傷官者，甲乙日生於巳午未月，真火為傷官用事，蓋甲乙日被火焚其精英，若火多而木性失，則喜北方水運，以破其傷官，扶起其木氣，如止一二點火，亦畏印以破之，故曰破了傷官損壽元，如甲乙木生正二月，見火為假傷官。其火氣尚未熾烈，則用虛火為用神，正謂木能生火木榮昌，木火通明佐廟廊。又曰假傷官行傷官運發，若行南方火運，動其虛火，且木氣堅樸，又得火以洩其精英，金主富貴。若行北方運，破其盛火，正謂假傷官印運必死，真傷官印運必死，真傷官行傷官運必滅。如甲乙木生於巳未月，傷官洩氣太重，再行寅午戌火運，洩木精英太甚，安得不死乎？書云：“木作飛灰，男幾壽夭。”

The "Wounding Official" pattern is further divided into "True Wounding Official" and "False Wounding Official." A "True Wounding Official" occurs when a day stem of Jia or Yi wood is born in the months of Si, Wu, or Wei, with the actual fire of the season acting as the Wounding Official. The elite essence of Jia and Yi wood is consumed by fire; if fire is excessive and the wood nature is lost, then a northern water flow is preferred to break the Wounding Official and restore the wood energy. However, if there is only a little fire in the chart, then the Seal Star (印星) may break it, hence the saying "breaking the Wounding Official damages longevity." As for Jia and Yi wood born in the first and second months with fire present, this is called "False Wounding Official": the fire is not yet strong, so this weak fire is taken as the Useful God. This is what is meant by "wood can generate fire, and wood and fire together illuminate the hall and court." It is also said, "False Wounding Official benefits from Wounding Official flow." If one travels through southern fire flow, it stimulates this weak fire, and since the wood is originally strong and solid, it uses fire to release its essence, leading to wealth and honor. If one travels through northern water flow and breaks this strong fire, it fulfills the saying, "False Wounding Official traveling through Seal flow will surely die, True Wounding Official traveling through Wounding Official flow will surely perish." For example, if Jia or Yi wood is born in the month of Si or Wei, the Wounding Official already drains too much energy, and if further traveling through the fire flow of Yin-Wu-Xu, the wood's essence is drained completely, how can one avoid death? The fortune book says, "wood becomes flying ash, men are almost certain to die young." In summary, True Wounding Official is when the season's fire consumes the origin essence of wood, and the remedy is water while fire should be avoided. False Wounding Official is when weak fire is borrowed from wood to generate, and the remedy is fire while water should be avoided. These two have the same name but opposite realities, and their flow preferences are also opposite. This is the first key to distinguishing the Wounding Official pattern.

然傷官格人多傲氣者何乎也？子平之言，未言其理。蓋人用官，為管我之官。我則不畏其宮而傷之，是肯放我為非，豈不是好傲僭者乎，又多聰明者何也？蓋日主之氣破，洩其精英，是其英華發於外也，故多聰明，若日干旺，精英喜洩，則為兒卿為相。若日干弱，洩氣太多著，多為迂謬寒儒。蓋其所洩精英，亦不好精英也。若男以官星為子，見傷官以破之，多主克子，其理易曉。若見財暗生於星，則又有子也，食神格亦多類此。若見二三點，則混為人傷官看，若單見一點食神，為食神生財格，亦要日干旺，食神生其財星，最忌偏印為梟神奪食。若食神多則不畏也，一則與真傷官同，不畏印運也。若止一點，再如食神氣弱，又柱中有官殺，原賴此食神制殺，今被此梟印破去食神，不能來制殺，則反來克身，多主壽夭貧寒。

Then why do people with the Wounding Official pattern tend to be arrogant? The book of Zi Ping does not explain this clearly. In fact, the official star represents the superior who controls and disciplines a person. However, someone with the Wounding Official pattern does not fear this superior and even attacks it, which is like indulging in wrongdoing, and thus naturally becomes a person who is proud and oversteps boundaries. Furthermore, why are people with the Wounding Official pattern often intelligent? Because the energy of the day stem is broken, and the refined essence is released outward, making the brilliance and talent manifest externally, hence their intelligence. If the day stem is strong and the refined essence is properly released, they can become high-ranking officials or ministers. But if the day stem is weak and too much essence is released, they tend to be迂腐 and poor scholars, because the essence they release is not of high quality. Moreover, for a man's destiny, the official star represents his son. If the Wounding Official pattern destroys the official star, it often indicates a lack of sons. This is easy to understand. However, if there is wealth in the chart, wealth can secretly generate the official star, so there may still be sons. The principles of the Food God pattern are largely similar. If there are two or three points of Food God, they are treated similarly to the Wounding Official pattern. If there is only one point of Food God, it is called the "Food God Generating Wealth" pattern. In this case, the day stem must be strong for the Food God to generate the wealth star. The most dangerous thing is the "Obstructing Master" or "Sovereign" star, which competes with the Food God. If there are many Food Gods, they are not afraid of the Obstructing Master, which is similar to the Wounding Official pattern, which is not afraid of the Master's influence. However, if there is only one weak Food God and there are officials or killers in the chart, which originally relied on the Food God to control the killers, but now the Obstructing Master takes away the Food God, the killer cannot be controlled and will instead harm the person, leading to a short life and poverty. Therefore, the harm caused by the Obstructing Master taking away the Food God depends on the role the Food God plays in the chart: if it is only generating wealth, then losing it only harms wealth; if it is controlling the killer, then losing it can be life-threatening.

傷官格多畏入墓運，故言其禍甚烈，亦不推明立說之意。蓋傷官格，乃傷殺官長之人將如此等人，提入牢獄，必多苦楚，此說亦不甚近理也。但原真傷官太多，洩氣太過者，行傷官墓地，又添一點傷官，愈洩精神多死，亦非之墓之害也。又或假傷官氣輕，日干旺，喜傷官洩其精神，再行傷官墓地，又添一點以洩其精英，入墓運返多富貴，亦不可以入墓為說也，但當以傷官輕重假論之，其理甚是。

Old theories also mention that the pattern of a person with a wounded official (shāng guān gé) is most afraid of encountering a year of the tomb (mù yùn), describing the misfortune as extremely severe. However, they do not explain clearly the original intention behind this statement. Their explanation is that since the wounded official pattern represents someone who has injured the official, putting such a person into prison naturally leads to much suffering. This explanation is actually not very reasonable. The real reason is that if the original chart already has too much true wounded official and the spirit is already excessively drained, then encountering a year of the tomb is like adding even more wounded official, further exhausting the spirit, leading to more deaths. It is not the "tomb" itself that harms them. Conversely, if the wounded official is not real and the spirit is strong, they naturally benefit from the wounded official's draining effect. Then encountering a year of the tomb, which adds a little more wounded official to drain their essence, actually tends to bring about wealth and honor. Therefore, we cannot generalize the concept of "tomb" as a single factor. Instead, we should judge based on whether the wounded official is real or not, and whether it is light or heavy. This is the correct approach.

補曰：傷官者，我生彼之謂也。陽見陰，如甲生午月，戊生酉月之類；陰見陽，如乙生巳月，己生申月之類。亦名盜氣，喜身旺，喜印綬，喜財星，喜傷官，忌身弱，忌無財，忌官星，歲運同。

Supplemental explanation: The term "Shang Gan" refers to the ten heavenly stems that are generated by the day stem, but have opposite yin and yang attributes. If the day stem is yang, the generated stem is yin, such as Jia wood generating Yin fire in the month of Wu, where the fire in Wu is the yin fire generated by Jia. If the day stem is yin, the generated stem is yang, such as Yi wood generating Yang fire in the month of Si, where the fire in Si is the yang fire generated by Yi. Similarly, Wu earth generating Yang metal in the month of Shen, where the metal in Shen is the yang metal generated by Wu. Shang Gan is also called "Dao Qi" because it specifically drains the original energy of the day stem. It prefers the day stem to be strong enough to withstand the draining effect, prefers the presence of "Yin Shou" to protect it, and prefers the presence of "Cai Xing" to transform the drained energy into wealth. The presence of Shang Gan itself is not harmful. What is to be avoided is a weak day stem, the absence of Cai Xing in the chart, and the appearance of "Guan Xing" which directly conflicts with Shang Gan. The preferences for favorable or unfavorable years and large cycles are the same as those in the original chart.

如甲生午月，干頭又見丁火重重，柱中有官星顯露，歲運又見，是謂身弱官，傷之不盡，其禍不可勝言。故曰：“傷官見官，為禍百端，”有財有印乃解。若傷官傷盡，四柱不留一點官星，又行身旺及印運，卻為貴也。故《定真篇》云：“傷官見印綬，貴不可言。”

For example, if the Jia wood day stem is born in the Wu month, and the heavenly stems repeatedly reveal Ding fire, but the column also has Xin metal official star clearly visible, and if the year or month also meets the official star, this is called a weak day stem, with the official star being harmed but not completely destroyed, leading to countless troubles. Therefore, there is a saying: "When the official star is harmed by the official star, calamities arise in many ways." Only when the column also includes the "wealth star" to mediate and the "favorable official" to control the harm can the situation be resolved. Conversely, if the official star is completely destroyed by the harm star, and there is no trace of official star left in the four pillars, then when the person meets a strong body or favorable official star fortune, it actually becomes a noble destiny. Therefore, the "Dingzhen篇" says: "When the harm star meets the favorable official, the person is of great importance."

如四柱雖傷盡官星，身雖旺，若人無一點財氣，只為貧薄之命。故《元理賦》云：“傷官無財可恃，雖巧必貧，須見財為妙，”是財能生官也。傷官七殺，甚於傷身七殺，其驗如神。年帶傷官，父母不全；月帶傷官，只弟不完；時帶傷官，子息兇頑；日帶傷官，妻妾不免。

But if the four pillars have completely damaged the official stars, and the day master is strong enough, yet there is no trace of wealth, then it is merely a fate of poverty and hardship. The "Yuan Li Fu" says: "When the official star is harmed and there is no wealth to rely on, even with skill one will be poor; it is best to see wealth." The reason is that the refined energy released by the official star needs to be supported by the wealth star, which in turn supports the official star. The "seven killing stars" brought by the official star are more harmful than the seven killing stars that directly attack the day master, and their effects are very accurate. If the official star is in the year pillar, it indicates that the parents are not both present; if in the month pillar, it indicates that brothers are not complete; if in the hour pillar, it indicates that children are mischievous and hard to educate; if in the day pillar, it indicates that the wife or concubine may suffer harm.

傷官原有官星，運發去官發福，傷官用印不忌官殺，去財方發。傷官用財，見比有禍，行傷官運方發。若四柱傷官無財，又遇比劫，乃行奸弄巧，克妻傷子命。元犯傷官多，不宜復行傷官，須要見官則發，故曰：傷官無官，再見蹇滯。運入官鄉，局中反貴。若傷官輕，只一位者，宜行傷官運，宜輕重較量，不可執一而論。

The original chart already has a official star (官星). It will only become prosperous when the big destiny period (大运) removes this official star. For a pattern where the official star is used with the印绶 (intellectual support), the presence of official or killing stars (官杀) that nourish the印绶 is not a problem. Instead, it is necessary to remove the wealth star (财星) that destroys the印绶 in order to achieve prosperity. For a pattern where the wealth star is used, the presence of similar stars (比肩 and 劫财) that compete for the wealth energy is most harmful. It is necessary to walk a destiny period of the injurious star (伤官) to release the energy to the wealth star in order to achieve prosperity. If the chart has many injurious stars (伤官) without a wealth star to release the energy, and encounters similar stars (比劫), such people are likely to be cunning and dishonest, and their fate may involve harming their spouse and children. If the original chart already has too many injurious stars, it is not advisable to walk a destiny period of the injurious star. Instead, it is better to encounter the official star (官星) to achieve prosperity. Therefore, if there is no official star in the original chart, encountering another injurious star period will only cause blockage and stagnation. When the destiny period enters the official star (官乡), the original chart will instead show great honor. If the original chart has light injurious stars and only one, then it is appropriate to walk a destiny period of the injurious star. In summary, one must balance the situation and not stick to a single rule.

又曰：傷官之格，主人才高氣傲，常以天下之人不如己，多詞悔人，眾人多惡之，而貴人亦憚這。故《古歌》云：“傷官其志傲王侯，好勝場中強出頭。”又曰：傷官固不喜官星相見，若金人水傷官，水人木傷官，木人火傷官不大忌見官星。故《古歌》云：“火土傷官宜傷盡，金水傷官喜見官。木火傷官官要旺，土金官去反成官。惟有木水傷官格，財官兩見反為歡。”

It is also said that people with a successful pattern of the Wounding Official (Shang Gan) have high talent but are arrogant, often feeling that everyone else is inferior to themselves. They tend to speak in a sarcastic and mocking manner, thus making others dislike them, even those of high status fear them. The ancient song says: "The Wounding Official's ambition surpasses kings and dukes; he likes to show off in competitive situations." It is also said that although the Wounding Official generally does not like to see the Official Star (Gan Xing) appearing together, this should be considered according to the Five Phases. For a day master of metal, water is the Wounding Official; for a day master of water, wood is the Wounding Official; for a day master of wood, fire is the Wounding Official. In these three cases, seeing the Official Star is not greatly disliked. Therefore, the ancient song says: "For the Fire and Earth Wounding Official pattern, it is best to have the Wounding Official completely present; for the Metal and Water Wounding Official pattern, it is favorable to see the Official Star. For the Wood and Fire Wounding Official pattern, the Official Star should be strong. For the Earth and Metal Wounding Official pattern, removing the Official Star is favorable. Only in the case of the Water and Wood Wounding Official pattern, seeing both Wealth and Official Star is beneficial." To explain separately: the Fire and Earth Wounding Official pattern requires the Wounding Official to be fully present; the Metal and Water Wounding Official pattern actually benefits from seeing the Official Star; the Wood and Fire Wounding Official pattern requires the Official Star to be strong; the Earth and Metal Wounding Official pattern is favorable when the Official Star is removed; only the Water and Wood Wounding Official pattern benefits from seeing both Wealth and Official Star.

又曰：男重人傷官固克嗣，然傷官有財亦多兒。亦日傷官有財，死宮有子，傷官無財，子宮有死。女犯傷官固刑夫，然財印俱亦榮夫。故曰：女命傷官，格中大忌。財旺印生，夫榮子貴。《金不換》云：傷官四柱見官，到老無兒。又曰：傷官人務盡，忽見官星則凶。傷官見官，妙入財印乃解。

It is also said that for a man's destiny, if the official star is strong, it may hinder having children, but if the official star is supported by the wealth star, it can still result in many children. There is another saying: if the official star is supported by the wealth star, even if the child star is in a dead position, children can still be obtained; but if the official star is not supported by the wealth star, even if the child star is in a favorable position, the child will still die young. For a woman's destiny, although committing the official star is harmful to her husband, if both the wealth star and the official star are present, she can still achieve both husband's honor and children's prosperity. Therefore, seeing the official star in a woman's destiny is considered a major problem, but if the wealth star is strong and generates the official star, and the official star is protected by the official star, it can instead bring her husband's honor and her children's prosperity. The "Jin Bu Huan" says: if the official star pattern appears again in the four pillars, one will have no children in old age. It also says: the official star should be damaging, and it should be fully damaging; if the official star suddenly appears in the middle, it will be dangerous. In a situation where the official star appears, the key is to have the wealth star and the official star to save the situation.

《纂要》云：凡傷官旺相吉，死墓皆凶。陽順陰逆，以用神而推。且如用屬甲，甲長生亥地，沐浴子，冠帶丑。臨官寅，帝旺卯，衰辰，病巳，死午，墓未，絕申、胎酉、養戌是也。

The Zuan Yao says: In all cases of the Wounding Official pattern, if the useful god moves to a prosperous and strong place, it is auspicious; if it moves to a dead or tomb place, it is inauspicious. For yang heavenly stems, the sequence proceeds in the order of the twelve long life stages, while for yin heavenly stems, it proceeds in reverse. The sequence should be determined according to the useful god itself. For example, if the useful god is Jia wood, its "long life" is in Hai, "bathing" in Zi, "capping" in Chou, "officialdom" in Yin, "prosperity" in Mao, "decline" in Chen, "illness" in Si, "death" in Wu, "tomb" in Wei, "extinction" in Shen, "fetus" in You, and "nourishment" in Xu, in this order.

補曰：凡傷官格，行旺相吉者，是言四柱傷官輕，而運行旺相臨官帝旺之地，則吉而福榮。死墓皆凶禍敗。如甲生午月，乙生巳月，柱中有寅午戌字，又行戌運，寅午戌三合傷官，謂之入墓，必禍是也。陽順憎愛分明逆。以用神而推者，是言陽傷官為用神，運順行，其禍死者多矣。陰傷官為用神，運順行，其禍死者多矣。陰傷官為用神，運逆行其禍小，未心死也。故《醉醒子氣象篇》云：“入庫傷官，陰生陽死。”

Supplemental explanation: The phrase "when the official star is in its prosperous and strong state, it brings good fortune" refers to cases where the official star is relatively weak in the four pillars. In such cases, when the big year enters the officialdom or prosperity positions, it brings good fortune and happiness. However, if it reaches the dead or tomb positions, it becomes dangerous and leads to decline. For example, if a Jia wood is born in the午 month or a Yi wood is born in the巳 month, and the pillar already contains the characters寅, 午, and 戌, then when the big year enters the 戌 position, the寅, 午, and 戌 form a fire trinity official star, entering the 戌 tomb, which will certainly bring misfortune. As for the phrase "Yang moves in the positive direction, Yin moves in the reverse direction, and it is determined by the useful god," it means that when the official star is a Yang heavenly stem, the big year moving in the positive direction often brings heavy misfortune, even leading to early death; when the official star is a Yin heavenly stem, the big year moving in the reverse direction brings lighter misfortune, and may not necessarily lead to death. Therefore, the "Meteor and Awakening Son" says: "When the official star enters the tomb, the Yin is born and the Yang dies." In the original text, there are errors and repeated sentences. The phrase "Yang moves in the positive direction, the love and hate are clearly distinguished in the reverse direction" should be read as "Yang moves in the positive direction, Yin moves in the reverse direction." The repeated sentence is a mistake from copying, and it is still included as is in the original text without alteration.

夫傷官輕而行旺相固吉，如年上傷官，柱中重重三合太旺，又無財，雖再行旺之地，洩氣愈甚反凶。故古歌云：“年上傷官最可嫌，重怕傷官可嫌不可蠲。”又古歌云：“傷官傷盡最為奇，猶恐傷多反不宜。此格百中吉千變化。消息須要用心機。”又古歌云：“戊己生時氣不全，月時兩處是傷官。必當頭面有虧損，膿血之瘡苦少年。”

When the official is weak but goes to a prosperous and strong position, it is naturally auspicious. However, if the official is already present in the year pillar and is further strengthened by multiple triple harmonies in the column, and there is no wealth star to receive it, then going to a prosperous position will only cause more depletion and turn into misfortune. Therefore, the old song says: "The official in the year is most undesirable, and the more officials, the more undesirable it is." Another old song says: "When the official is completely exhausted, it is most extraordinary, but even then, too many officials may not be suitable. This pattern is rare and requires careful consideration." Another old song says: "For those born on the day of Wu or Ji, if the month and hour pillars are both in the official position, there will be loss on the head and face, and sores with pus and blood in youth." The last one refers to a person with a Wu or Ji earth day ruler, whose month and hour pillars both have the official, causing excessive depletion of energy, leading to facial injuries and sores in youth.

觀三歌柱內，傷官既重，不可行旺相也明矣。《纂要》是言輕者，當行旺相也。當輕重較量，不可執一。夫柱內傷官重，而和地墓死固皆凶。然正氣傷官，雖柱中輕，亦不可入墓死之運。故古賦云：“傷官食神並身旺，遇庫興災有禍殃。雖然當有陰陽辨，如前所言甚精詳。”

If we combine these three verses, it is clear that when the official official (shang guan) is too strong in the pillar, it is not advisable to go through a prosperous and strong (wang xiang) period. The saying from "Zuanyao" refers to cases where the official official is light, and thus should go through a prosperous and strong period. Therefore, we must weigh the situation carefully and not stick to one fixed view. If the official official is strong in the pillar, going through a prosperous period or a period of burial and death is harmful. However, if it is the "zheng qi shang guan" (official official of the main qi of the month), even if its quantity in the pillar is not heavy, it is still not advisable to go through periods of burial or death. Therefore, the ancient text says: "When official official and food god are both strong and the body is strong, encountering a repository (ku) will bring disaster and misfortune. Although there is a need to distinguish yin and yang, the previous explanation is very detailed and accurate."

又格解以下二格，與此格合解，亦非盡傷官。以月令生我者言，正倒祿，非以曰主暗沖者言，內有二字泛指，四柱非指傷官也。《食神格補》曰：“食神者，我生彼之謂也。”陽見陽干，陰見陰干，如甲日見丙，乙日見丁之例。丙祿在巳，甲人食丙，又見巳字，丁祿在午，乙人食丁，又見午字，是謂天廚食神。

In addition, the book "Gejie" combines the following two sections into the "Shangguan" pattern for explanation, but in reality, not all of them belong to the "Shangguan" pattern. These two sections are based on the concept of "zhenglu" and "daolu," which refer to the birth of the day stem by the month stem, not on the hidden conflict of the day stem. The phrase "nei you" in the text refers generally to the four pillars, not specifically to the "Shangguan" pattern. The following discussion turns to the "Shishen" pattern. "Shishen Ge Bu" states: "Shishen refers to the case where the day stem generates another stem." Both "Shishen" and "Shangguan" are generated by the day stem, but they differ in the same yin and yang: a yang stem sees another yang stem, and a yin stem sees another yin stem. For example, a Jia wood day stem sees Bing fire, and a Yi wood day stem sees Ding fire. Bing fire's lu is in Si, so when Jia wood is the day stem and Bing fire is the shishen, and the column also contains Si, this is called "tianchu shishen." Ding fire's lu is in Wu, so when Yi wood is the day stem and Ding fire is the shishen, and the column also contains Wu, this is also called "tianchu shishen."

而食神有氣，要曰千自旺，則貴而有祿，富而有壽，故曰食神有氣勝才官。先要強地旺本干，最忌梟神奪食，此肩分食。又不喜見官星，並刑沖，喜才星相生獨一位見之，則為貴神。蓋重逢見之，則為傷官，反為不美，令人少子，有克難存。

The food god (shí shén) must have strength, and the day ruler itself must also be strong. Only then can one be both noble and prosperous, and also long-lived. Therefore, the food god with strength is superior to wealth and official positions. The primary concern is that the day ruler sits in a strong and flourishing position. It is most undesirable for the "ghost god" (xiāo shén), which is the biased official (piān yìn), to take away the food god, and it is also feared that "similar companions" (bǐ jiān) will share the food god. The food god also dislikes seeing the official star (guān xīng), and dislikes being involved in punishments and clashes (xíng chōng). It prefers to have the wealth star (cái xīng) to support and generate it, and it is best if only one appears. In this way, it becomes a noble deity. If the food god appears repeatedly, the energy changes into the injurious deity (shāng guān), which is not good. This leads to few descendants, and even if they are born, they are often harmed and difficult to survive.

若食神純粹，主人財厚食豐，度量寬洪，肌體肥大，優遊自足，有子息，有壽考。又忌行食神死絕運，並偏印梟神運，主生災咎不利，惟偏財能制救。故《洪範》云：“偏財能益壽延年，”以其能制梟也。又曰：“食神明朗壽元長，繼母逢之不可當。若無寵來救助，恰如秋草遇秋霜。”

A person whose food god is pure and unimpeded will have abundant wealth and food, a broad mind, a strong and robust body, and a life of ease and comfort, with children and longevity. It is unfavorable to encounter the death or extinction of the food god, or to go through a period of biased official and枭god, which both lead to misfortune and calamity. Only the biased wealth can restrain the枭god and provide relief. Therefore, the "Hongfan" says: "Biased wealth can prolong life and extend years." This is because biased wealth can control the枭god. It also says: "When the food god is clear and bright, longevity is long; encountering the继mother is not to be endured. If there is no favor to rescue, it is like autumn grass meeting autumn frost." The "继mother" in the song refers to the biased official and枭god. It means that when the food god is taken away by the枭god without any rescue, it is like autumn grass meeting frost, and it will wither instantly.

古歌云：“食神生旺喜生財，日主剛強福祿來，身弱食多反為害，或逢梟神主凶災。”又曰：“食神生旺無刑剋，全逢此格勝財官。更得運行生旺地，少年折桂拜金蠻。”

An old song says: "When the food god is strong and generates wealth, the day's ruler is strong and thus blessings and honors come naturally; if the day's ruler is weak and the food god is excessive, it causes excessive leakage of energy and becomes a disaster, and if it meets the hawk god that takes away the food, there will be more misfortune." This means that when the food god is in command and can generate wealth, and the day's ruler is strong, blessings and honors naturally come; but if the day's ruler is weak and the food god is excessive, it causes excessive leakage of energy and becomes a disaster, and if it meets the hawk god that takes away the food, there will be more misfortune. It also says: "When the food god is strong and not subjected to punishment and clash or control, this pattern surpasses the wealth and officialdom pattern. If it further meets a favorable and strong fortune, the person can achieve success at a young age and attain high office." This means that when the food god is strong and not subjected to punishment and clash or control, this pattern surpasses the wealth and officialdom pattern. If it further meets a favorable and strong fortune, the person can achieve success at a young age and attain high office.

甲木傷官寅午全，火明木秀利名堅。運行最怕財官旺，見戌行來阻壽元。乙木傷官火最強，運逢官殺轉為良。只怕水多傷不盡，終身名利有乘張。丙火傷官燥土重，運行財旺福興隆。如逢水運遭傷滅，世態紛紛總是空。丁火傷官火又柔，生人驕傲有機謀。運逢印綬連官殺，唾手成家孰與儔。

Jia wood takes fire as its official son, and if the column contains寅 and 午 together, the fire becomes bright and the wood becomes refined, leading to stable fame and wealth; the worst period is when wealth and official positions are strong, and when the destiny reaches the 戌 year, the fire energy is stored away, causing obstacles in lifespan. Yi wood's official son is strongest when fire is most intense; encountering official and killing stars in the destiny can actually improve the situation; however, it is feared that there is too much water, which weakens the fire, leading to an inconsistent life of fame and fortune. Bing fire takes earth as its official son; if the earth is dry and heavy, traveling through a prosperous wealth period brings good fortune; but if encountering a water period that extinguishes the fire, the whole life will be full of disturbances and eventually end in emptiness. Ding fire, being naturally gentle, has a nature of pride and cunning; when encountering the official star and killing star in the destiny, establishing a family and career becomes effortless, and no one can compare with him.

戊日傷官最怕金，柱中格畏木來侵。金衰不喜行財運，土既消磨金又沉。己日傷官金最旺，弱金柔土喜財鄉。運逢官殺終身福，名利興衷不久長。庚日傷官喜見官，運逢官殺貴無端。正是頑金逢火煉，少年折桂上金蠻。辛日傷官申子辰，傷官傷盡喜財星。東南順運滔滔好，見官見殺返為仇。

The day master of Wu earth takes metal as its official son, and is most afraid of excessive metal energy; the column's structure also dislikes wood coming to injure and overcome it. When metal is already weak, it is not suitable to go through a wealth path, otherwise the earth will be worn down and the metal will be buried. The day master of Ji earth takes metal as its official son, and when metal is strongest, it is most suitable to go through a wealth path when the metal is weak and the earth is soft; although encountering official and killer stars may bring a lifetime of blessings, the prosperity of fame and fortune will not last long. The day master of Geng metal takes water as its official son, and actually prefers to see official stars; encountering official and killer stars in the destiny is extraordinary, as it is said that stubborn metal needs fire to temper it, and thus one can achieve success in the young years. The day master of Xin metal has its official son forming the water triple of Shen-Zi-Chen, and when the official son is completely exhausted, it prefers to see wealth stars; when the destiny flows smoothly towards the southeast direction, it is good, but if official or killer stars appear, they become enemies instead.

再行財旺生官地，財祿無虧得到頭。癸水傷官怕見官，最嫌戊己透天干。再行財旺生官地，世事勞形禍百端。

Again moving to a path where wealth is strong and generates official positions, wealth and official positions will remain unimpaired, and can be maintained throughout life. For a癸 water day master, wood is considered the official, but it fears encountering official stars, and especially dislikes the exposure of 戊 and 己 earth in the heavenly stem to restrain the body. If again moving on a path where wealth is strong and generates official positions, one will have a life of constant toil and physical exhaustion, with many troubles and misfortunes. Here, the original text is missing the section about 壬 water official. The sentence "Again moving to a path where wealth is strong and generates official positions" should originally follow the section about 辛 day official, but now it is recorded as per the original text without any supplementation.

丁丑、庚戌、乙巳、壬午。金雞陳秀二公富命，木火傷官，庚金為病。楠曰：乙生戌月木神輕，用火傷官作用神。金水兩般為我病，南方火運長精神。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingchou, the month pillar is Gengxu, the day pillar is Yisi, and the hour pillar is Renwu. This is a wealthy destiny belonging to Jinji Chenxiu Er Gong, falling under the pattern of wood and fire as a damaging official. The heavenly stem of the month, Gengjin, is considered the disease god. Zhang Nan explained: the ethereal wood is born in the month of Xu, so the wood energy is naturally weak; thus, the fire of Si and Wu is taken as the damaging official to serve as the useful god; the Gengjin in the month and the Renshui in the hour are two things, one that controls the wood and the other that extinguishes the fire, both being the disease gods; when arriving at the southern fire cycle, the useful god gains strength and becomes greatly vigorous.

乙木生臨戌月，本金剛而木柔也。若以旺弱而推，人命行南方，似洩氣矣。蓋旺弱命，乃愚術不精妙理。大抵當以有病而論，十月九驗。故八字有病者，窒行去病之運。人多富貴，此造頂喜戌中有一點火星，透出天干，再喜戌午合成火局，作木火假傷官看，喜月上有一點庚金為官星，為我之病神也。

Yi wood is born in the戌 month, where the辛 gold is in command within the戌. This is a time when the metal is strong and the wood is weak. If we only consider the strength or weakness of the self, then this destiny going through the southern fire journey would be draining the wood's energy, which seems unfavorable. However, merely focusing on strength and weakness is exactly where the superficial and unskilled practitioners fall short in understanding the profound principles. Generally speaking, we should focus on the concept of 'having a sickness'. In nine out of ten cases, this holds true. Those whose八字 has a sickness must go through journeys that remove the sickness, and they are likely to achieve wealth and honor. In this case, the most favorable aspect is that the戌 contains a hidden丁 fire, which also appears in the heavenly stem. Additionally, it is fortunate that the戌 combines with the午 to form a fire trinity, allowing us to view it as a false official star of wood and fire. The small amount of庚 metal in the month is the official star, which is precisely the sickness in the official star pattern.

何以言之？蓋傷官以官星為病。書云：“有病方為貴”，早年己酉戊申，病神得祿，推其不美。一人南方丙午丁未，去庚金病神，所謂作品中如去病，財祿兩相隨，興家創業，則富宜矣。乙甲運中，雖不及丙丁炎，去庚金為親切，蓋亦喜甲乙以生丙丁也。所以老益精神，只畏壬運來破火，放起庚字，恐生不得祿。但子星不足者，蓋因日主氣火中和也。若以雜氣財官論之，全非妙理也。

Why is it said this way? Because the official star is considered the illness in the official pattern. The book says, "Only when there is a sickness is it valuable." In his early years, he traveled through the Jiyou and Wushen years, where the庚 metal sickness deity found its strength in the申 and酉, leading to an unfavorable situation. When he entered the southern Bingwu and Dingwei years, the fire became strong and melted the metal, eliminating the庚 metal sickness deity. This exactly matches the saying, "If the illness is removed from the pattern, wealth and official rank will follow," so he naturally became prosperous and successful. When he reached the乙 and甲 years, although the fire of丙 and丁 is not as direct in melting the庚 as before, it still brings benefits, because the甲 and乙 wood can generate the丙 and丁 fire. Therefore, as he grows older, his spirit becomes better. The only dangerous thing is the壬 year, which breaks the fire and allows the庚 metal to be released, possibly leading to a lack of vitality. As for the weak water star, it is because the day's main element and the fire energy are in harmony, and the water is released without being intense. If one were to use the theory of "miscellaneous official and wealth" to discuss this fate, it would be completely off the mark.

己巳、辛未、乙亥、丁丑。營山吳精三公，庚辛金為病神，丙丁火為福神。楠曰：乙木生臨未月提，傷官木火是真機。辛金透出為真病，丁丙交來是福基。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Jisi, the month pillar is Xinwei, the day pillar is Yihai, and the hour pillar is Dingchou. This is the birth chart of Wu Jing San Gong from Yingshan. Geng and Xin metal are the disease gods, and Bing and Ding fire are the auspicious gods. Zhang Nan interpreted that Yimao wood is born in the month of Wei, so taking wood and fire as the injurious officials is the true key; the month dry branch Xin metal is clearly the disease god; the alternating arrival of Bing and Ding fire is the foundation of auspiciousness.

乙木生於未月，透出丁火，作真傷官。見辛金己丑，七殺為病。行丁卯丙寅，克去庚金，為去病之神。多子生財，蓋日干有氣，能任子也。一入丑運，三合起殺星，官訟宜也。

Yi wood is born in the Wei month, and the heavenly stem at the hour position reveals Ding fire, which is truly a 'true official' (zhen shang gan). In the pillar, there is also Xin metal and Ji Chou. For Yi wood, Xin metal is 'seven killer' (qi sha), which is the sickness spirit. When the big year runs Ding Mao and Bing Yin, the wood and fire mutually generate, which removes the metal energy, thus becoming the spirit that removes the sickness. During this period, there are many children and wealth is abundant, because the day master Yi wood has roots and strength, and can bear the path of food and injury stars. Once entering the Chou year, the triple harmony of Si, You, and Chou forms a metal circle, which activates the killer star, and it is not strange to have legal disputes.

己巳、癸酉、戊辰、丙辰。臨川饒惠徽廿六公富命，土金傷官用神。楠曰：戊臨酉月洩精英，丙火生身用印明。癸水劫來傷丙火，南方土運發非輕。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Jisi, the month pillar is Guiyou, the day pillar is Wuchen, and the hour pillar is Bingchen. This is the prosperous fate of Linchuan Rao Huixiu's 26th ancestor, belonging to the earth and metal injure official pattern, with the seal star as the useful god. Zhang Nan explained: Wutu is born in the You month, when metal is strong and drains the essence of the earth; the propitious fire in the hour pillar supports the day pillar, making the principle of taking the seal star as the useful god clear; the癸water in the month pillar comes across to harm the propitious fire, which is exactly the harmful god; if one goes into the southern fire and earth fortune, great success is not to be underestimated.

戊土死於丙，洩土精華英，蓋得己宮丙火，透出天干。傷官身弱者，用印明矣。月上癸水克印為病神，更得年上己土，克去癸水，運官復行官運而死矣。灰其大富。因八字純粹，喜有官星病神，行過辛未庚午，俱去病之神也。又喜戊己，又去壬癸水之病，兩病俱去，其富宜矣。

The dead place for Wu earth is You. When You metal is in command, it drains the essence of the earth; fortunately, the Si palace in the year branch hides Bing fire, which also appears in the hour stem. The official star drains the energy, making the day stem weaker, so taking the seal as a useful element is clear. The癸 water in the month stem is the official that harms the seal, which is the harmful element; further, the year stem Ji earth is able to harm the癸 water. When the big luck comes to the official star, the harmful element reappears and ends. This destiny is ultimately very rich. Because the four pillars are pure and there are both the official star and the harmful element to be removed: when the big luck goes through Xinwei and Gengwu, these are both elements that remove the harmful ones; also, the Wu Ji earth luck removes the壬癸 water, which is another harmful element. Removing both harmful elements, it is natural to become rich.

甲戌、庚午、乙亥、丁丑。逸叟自命，真傷官，庚金官星為病。楠曰：乙木生居火土旬，時干秀露火為真。庚金月上為真病，壬癸傷丁便可唉。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Jia Xu, the month pillar is Geng Wu, the day pillar is Yi Hai, and the hour pillar is Ding Chou. This is Zhang Nan's self-proclaimed birth chart, known as "Yi Sǒu," which falls under the true official pattern. Geng metal is the official star that is considered the affliction. He himself interpreted his fate: Yi wood is born in a season when fire and earth are strong, and the hour dry branch Ding fire is revealed, showing refined and delicate qualities, so fire is the true useful god; the official star Geng metal in the month is indeed the true affliction; if Ren or Gui water comes to harm the Ding fire, then there would be nothing to do but lament helplessly.

乙木生午，透也丁，用火為傷官。奈何庚金貼身制我身，而不能用丙丁火地。所以青雲志弗克就，只為此一點庚金羈絆。再行壬癸，仿損所透丁火，愈不能去庚畏也。灰又只畏壬癸天干之水，蓋因丁火露出，火少故也。不畏地支之水。蓋為地支火多，有土去水耳。

Yi wood is born in the Wu month, and the heavenly stem at the hour position reveals Ding fire, so fire is taken as the useful god. Unfortunately, the heavenly stem at the month position, Geng metal, is closely attached to the day stem and restrains the body, so the fire cannot exert its effect. The aspiration for official rank has never been realized, and this is due to the restraint of this Geng metal. If another壬癸 water fortune comes, it would damage the revealed Ding fire, and there would be even less strength to remove the Geng metal, which would be even more dangerous. This fate is likely to be harmed by the heavenly stem's壬癸 water, because the revealed Ding fire is only a little, and fire is already scarce, unable to withstand the water. However, the earth branch's water is not so dangerous, because the earth branch has more fire, and there is Wu earth to remove the water.

乙酉、己丑、庚子、壬午。逸叟弟，真傷官用劫。楠曰：庚生丑月氣寒凝，氣弱能親劫有情。最畏丙丁能破劫，西方金旺頗精神。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Yiyou, the month pillar is Jichou, the day pillar is Gengzi, and the hour pillar is Renwu. This is the birth chart of Zhang Nan's younger brother, which is a true official star (shang gan) and uses劫财 (robber wealth) as the beneficial element. Zhang Nan interpreted that Geng metal is born in the Chou month, which is cold and stagnant, making the day's main element weak. Therefore, it can only rely on robber wealth for support; it is most afraid of丙丁 fire destroying the robber wealth; when it goes to the western metal旺 (prosperous) land, its spirit becomes vigorous.

庚生丑月，透出壬水，作金水傷官。金本寒而喜丁火，為暖金之物。然被子水沖之，不用丁火亦明矣。喜年月酉金，類聚一處，庚金見此用劫為用神。早行丙戊丁運，破雲劫神多疾，一入酉申，比劫得地，身旺逐矣。

Heavenly Stem Geng Metal is born in the Chou month, and the hour stem reveals Ren Water, forming a Jin Shui Shang Gan pattern. Metal is inherently cold, so it should prefer Ding Fire to warm it. However, the hour branch Wu contains Ding Fire, which is countered by the day branch Zi Water, making the fire ineffective. This becomes clear. Fortunately, the year branch You Metal and the month branch Chou Earth share the same energy and are close to each other, so Geng Metal takes劫财 as its useful god. In early years, traveling through the Bing, Wu, and Ding paths, fire destroys the劫神, leading to frequent illness. Once entering the You and Shen paths, the same heavenly stem and earthy branch support the劫财, making the day stem strong, and the situation becomes smooth.

戊午、己未、丙戌、己亥。叔祖仲器公，火土傷官用印各。楠曰：戊土重重洩火精，身衰用印理分明。早年最畏財傷印，火運來資印遙情。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Wuwu, the month pillar is Jiwei, the day pillar is Bingxu, and the hour pillar is Jihai. This is the birth chart of Zhang Nan's uncle's elder uncle, Zhongqi Gong. His destiny is characterized by fire and earth officials, with the seal as the useful element (the original text "yong ge ge" has "ge" as a mistake for "ge"). Zhang Nan interpreted that Wu and Ji earth are piled up layer by layer, draining the essence of Bing fire; since the day master is weak, using the seal as the useful element is clear. In early years, he most feared the wealth star harming the seal; when the fire element fortune supports the seal star, there is a meaningful relationship.

丙火生未月，火雖有氣，然四本土多，洩火精英，變旺為弱。賴有甲乙木神結局，身弱用明矣。早行西方，金能克印不利，入戌見土損子。運入北方，水資印氣，興創可驗。入寅艮土晦火，七十四歲死矣。

Bing fire is born in the month of Wei. Although there is still some fire energy left, the four pillars have too much earth, which drains the essence of fire. The original strength of fire becomes weakness. Fortunately, there is a wood trinity formed by the wood in Hai and the wood in Wei. Since the day stem is weak, using the printing (wood) as the main element is clear. In early years, the western metal journey was unfavorable, as metal can overcome the printing (wood). The journey to Xu increased the earth, which harmed the children. When the journey reached the north, water nourished the printing (wood), leading to the success of establishing a family and starting a business. When the journey reached Yin, the earth in Yin obscured the fire energy, and he died at the age of seventy-four.

戊子、乙卯、丁巳、丁未。閣老貴命，假佃官格。楠曰：火氣重重產四陽，再行木旺火難當。柱中透土成真格，保土存財入廟廊。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Wuzi, the month pillar is Yimao, the day pillar is Dingsi, and the hour pillar is Dingwei. This is the birth chart of a high-ranking official in the cabinet, belonging to the false official pattern (the original text mentions 'false tenant official pattern,' where 'tenant' is a miswriting for 'injury'). Zhang Nan interpreted that there is a heavy fire element, and the person was born in the month of February when yang energy is gradually increasing; if the person goes through a period of strong wood, the fire will become even more intense; only when the earth element is revealed in the chart can the true pattern be formed; by preserving the earth and keeping the wealth, the person can attain a position in the court.

丁巳日生於四陽之月，炎氣方熾，再加卯未結成木避以生之，則火氣愈炎。其精好洩，喜年干透己未之土，則火見土而洩真焉，秀氣則在土矣。但戊己土到卯月極衰，而又有乙卯結局之木，以破其土，則土為用神，畏木為克土之病也。所以土少木多，其病甚重。

On a Dingsi day born in the fourth month of Yang, which is February, the fiery energy is at its peak. Furthermore, the combination of卯 and 未 forms a wood trinity that nourishes the fire, making the fire even more intense. Such fire requires strong release, fortunately the year and hour reveal Wu and Ji earth, allowing the fire to truly discharge. The refined quality of the fire settles on the earth. However, Wu and Ji earth are very weak in the卯 month, and the column contains the Yimao wood trinity which weakens and overcomes the earth. Thus, the earth becomes the useful god, while the wood becomes the harmful god that overcomes the earth. With little earth and abundant wood, the harm is quite severe.

早行戊午己未，土衰亦宜行土運。一入庚申辛苦酉，上下皆金，克木淨盡，去盡病根，位入臺閣。入亥木氣得生，病神復作方死。世術或以殺印論，或以拱祿格論，俱無一毫應驗。

In early years, the person walked through Wuwu and Jiwei, which are weak earth elements. Since the earth was already weak, it was suitable to go through an earth cycle to strengthen it. Once entering Gengshen and Xinyou, both the heavenly stem and earthly branch were all metal, which completely overcame the wood, eliminating the root of the illness, thus enabling the person to reach the position of the cabinet. When the cycle entered Hai, Hai is the long life of Jia wood, so the wood energy was renewed, and the illness returned, leading to the end of life. Some diviners in the world interpret this fate based on "seven killing with seal" or "arched luck pattern," but none of these interpretations have any validity.

庚子、己丑、壬寅、辛亥。盱江夏良勝吏部郎中，水木假傷官。楠曰：丑月初旬水有餘，日時類聚木神廳。木衰最喜東方運，一到金鄉便不宜。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Gengzi, the month pillar is Jichou, the day pillar is Rennyin, and the hour pillar is Xinhai. This is the birth chart of Xujiang Xia Liangsheng, who held the position of official in the Personnel Department and belonged to the false official pattern of water and wood. Zhang Nan interpreted: in the early part of the month of Chou, there is still some remaining water energy; the day branch Yin and the hour branch Hai both contain wood, gathering together; since the wood is weak, it is most favorable to travel through the eastern wood destiny; once arriving at the western metal destiny, it would not be suitable.

壬水日主，生於十二月，初旬水氣猶旺，再加年上庚子，俱是水鄉，時上金水氣旺，壬水旺甚，多好洩也。女人血氣旺盛，多好淫褻也。壬水望見寅亥進氣之木，壬則望見寅亥進氣之木。壬則洩其精英，在寅亥木上矣。

The day stem is Ren water, born in the twelfth lunar month. In the first ten days of the month, the water energy is still strong. The heavenly stem of the year is Gengzi, which is also a water place. The time stem is Xinhai, which is also a metal and water combination. The Ren water is extremely strong, and the most needed is a way to release its energy. This is similar to a person having excessive vital energy; the body's energy always needs an outlet. When Ren water meets the wood of Yin and Hai, it releases its essence to the wood. All the refined qualities of the person are fully expressed through the Yin and Hai woods. (The original text has a repeated sentence, which is due to a copying error.)

所貴者，四柱有庚辛金，暗來損木，類牛山之木也。木神受病甚重，大運入卯，再逢丁卯流年，衰木得局，如枯苗之得雨，勃然而興，中江西解元。壬辰癸運，水滋枯木，擢北方吏部，又選司郎中，名顯天下，大運入己巳，有庚金刑剋寅亥衰木，王榮奏本，戍遼東鐵鼎衛而死也。

The value lies in the fact that the four pillars also have hidden庚 and 辛 metal which damage the wood spirits, just as the trees on Niu Mountain mentioned in the "Mencius" are repeatedly cut down by axes and cannot grow. The wood spirits are seriously ill, but this is a condition that can be treated. When the big year enters卯, and meets the Dingmao year, the weak wood forms a wood pattern, like dry crops meeting rain, suddenly flourishing, and passing the Jiangxi Provincial Examination as the top candidate. During the Renchen and Gui years, water nourishes the dry wood, leading to promotion to the Ministry of Personnel in Beijing, and being appointed as a department head, with a reputation spreading throughout the country. When the big year enters Jisi, the巳 contains庚 metal which harms the weak寅 and亥 wood, leading to a report by Wang Rong accusing him, resulting in his demotion and exile to Liao Dong's Tie Ling Garrison, where he eventually dies.

蓋因亥再會二字相聯，木神有氣，兩點食神，遂作假傷官格，正謂假傷官運發也。如甲木散亂，原非類聚，亦不作此格，大凡看格不拘月令，只看運靜，歸秀氣在何處，十有八九驗也。

This is because the characters Yin and Hai are connected, forming a flow of energy, allowing the wood deity to have a root, thus forming two points of food deity, making it the "false official star pattern." This precisely corresponds to the saying, "The false official star pattern will flourish when it meets the official star fortune." If the Jia wood in the pillar is scattered and not gathered together, it cannot be considered as this pattern. Generally, when examining patterns, one does not need to strictly adhere to the month's stem; instead, after the energy of the four pillars is properly arranged, one should observe where the refined energy converges. This method of judgment is accurate in about eight or nine out of ten cases.

甲午、丙寅、乙丑、癸未。盱江張思佈政貴命，木火通明之格。楠曰：乙木生寅喜氣深，能明木火耀光明。日時癸水名為病，虛火南方出翰林。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Jia Wu, the month pillar is Bing Yin, the day pillar is Yi Chou, and the hour pillar is Gui Wei. This is the noble destiny of Xujiang Zhang Si, who held the position of Governor of the Province, belonging to the pattern of Wood and Fire in harmony. Zhang Nan interpreted: Yi Wood is born in the寅 month, with strong vitality; Wood can generate Fire, and Fire illuminates Wood, resulting in a bright and clear situation; the day branch Chou and the hour stem Gui Water are the sources of illness; Fire is originally weak, but when the fortune moves towards the Southern direction, it is supplemented, thus he entered the Hanlin Academy.

乙丑日，生寅月上旬，木不嫩而火亦不衰也。年月透火能明，時上木神有神，蓋得丑中微有癸水，透出時上，暗來克火，作癸水為病也。所以運行戊己，去病存火，再行南方，亦恐洩木之氣。

On a day with the Day Branch Yichou, born in the early part of the寅 month, the wood is not too weak and the fire is still not declining. The heavenly stem of the year is Jia wood, and the heavenly stem of the month is Bing fire, both appearing clearly, so the wood and fire illuminate each other. The wood energy in the hour column also shows vitality. However, the Day Branch Chou contains a hidden癸 water, which also appears in the hour heavenly stem, secretly restraining the fire. Therefore, the癸 water is considered the harmful element. Thus, when the big destiny moves into the戊 or己 years, the earth can overcome the water, eliminating the harmful element and preserving the fire; but if moving further south, the fire becomes too strong and may reverse to drain the wood energy.

此則原水破火，所以火輕也，所以行下，補起火來，貴本宜也。運入壬申，破損用神，虛火死矣。此亦假傷官行傷官運多榮顯，假傷官行印運必死。

In this case, there was originally water to overcome fire, so the amount of fire was light. Because it was light, when it reached the southern direction, it replenished the fire, leading to success and prestige, which was natural. However, when it entered the Renshen cycle, the water of Renshen overcame the fire, and the metal of Shen overcame the wood, damaging the useful god. The weak fire was extinguished, and the person died. This again confirms a principle: in a false official pattern, if one goes through an official cycle, it often brings honor and success; but if one goes through an imprint cycle, it inevitably leads to death, because the imprint star turns back to overcome the useful food and injury.

壬子、丙午、乙亥、丁亥。盱江姚弘十公，制過傷官之格。楠曰：乙生離位火雖炎，壬水重重制伏嫌。水重火輕宜見土，北方水運實難痊。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Renzi, the month pillar is Bingwu, the day pillar is Yihai, and the hour pillar is Dinghai. This is the destiny of Xuyang Yao Hongshi, belonging to a pattern where the official is excessively restrained. Zhang Nan interpreted that the ethereal wood (Yi) is born in the month of Wu, which is the position of fire (Li). Although the fire is very strong, it is disliked that the heavy water (Ren) restrains it. When water is heavy and fire is weak, earth should appear to stop the water. If one goes into the northern water destiny, it is really difficult to recover.

乙木生臨午月，雖兩丁火分野之所，本來火土真傷官，本然不深畏水，何期壬癸水太多了，水多了則能滅火之光矣。早行戊運，去水存火，生財。大運入申壬，水得生之地，破火，患足破形幾死，幸而有戊蓋頭，己酉庚戌，帶疾處富。一入亥運，壬水得源而死，正謂破了代辦處官損壽元，。

Yi wood is born in the month of Wu. The month of Wu and the two Hais all have fire energy, so it is originally a true official of fire and earth. According to principle, one should not be too afraid of water. But if there is too much壬癸 water, the water will extinguish the fire. In early years, when the big destiny was in the Wu destiny, the earth could remove the water and protect the fire, so it was able to generate wealth. When the big destiny entered the Shen and Ren, Shen is the place where Ren water is born, so the water has its source and destroys the fire. Therefore, he suffered from foot disease and physical damage, almost dying. Fortunately, there was Wu earth covering on the heavenly stem to block it. In the Jiyou and Gengxu destinies, although he had disabilities, he was still wealthy. When entering the Hai destiny, the Ren water had its source, and the person died, which exactly matches the saying 'breaking the official damages the lifespan'. (The original text has a corrupted character here.)

丁酉、丙午、丁丑、辛亥。福建裴應章尚書，取建祿之格。楠曰：丁火炎火日主強，最宜財庫坐下藏。酉丑金局多坐殺，西方運裡姓名揚。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingyou, the month pillar is Bingwu, the day pillar is Dingchou, and the hour pillar is Xinhai. This is the birth chart of Pei Yingzhang, the Minister of the Fujian Province. It is analyzed using the Jianlu pattern. Zhang Nan said: the Ding fire is very strong, and the day ruler is strong; the best part is that the day branch Chou is a metal warehouse, with wealth hidden in the day's position; the year branch You and the day branch Chou form a metal formation, indicating abundant wealth accompanied by a killer star; when reaching the western metal destiny, his fame will spread far and wide.

丁丑日主，看月干會火局，支會金局。財能生育，乃貴藏在支中有握，丙辛合貴氣，合日干財能生殺，利名顯達西方財路，而萬里飛騰，姓自香，功名顯，壽無強，位重權高振皇邦。雙親選逝，鴛鴦分飛，孔懷四位，晚生三鳳，子女團圓，福壽雙全之造也。

On a day with the stem Ding and the branch Chou, the heavenly stem of the month is Bing fire, and the heavenly stem of the year is Ding fire, forming a fire trinity. The earthly branches of the year and month, Chou and You, form a metal trinity. The wealth star can generate official power and enemies, with noble energy hidden in the earthly branches, firmly held. The heavenly stem Bing of the month combines with the heavenly stem Xin of the hour, enhancing noble energy. This combination affects the day stem, allowing wealth to generate enemies. Fame and fortune are achieved through the western path of wealth, leading to great success. The surname becomes fragrant, achievements are prominent, longevity is long, position and power are high, and authority shakes the court. Regarding the six relations, both parents pass away early, the spouse was once separated, there are four brothers, and in old age, three outstanding sons are born, leading to family reunion, making it a life of both happiness and longevity.

丙寅、庚子、壬子、辛亥。書林場環五公富貴，假傷官格。楠曰：壬水重重氣有餘，歲時有木吐南枝。木衷貴有庚辛病，運到東方大有餘。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingyin, the month pillar is Gengzi, the day pillar is Renzi, and the hour pillar is Xinhai. This is a prosperous and wealthy destiny, belonging to the false official pattern. Zhang Nan explained: the Ren water is abundant, with sufficient strength; the wood hidden in the year pillar Yin and the hour pillar Hai supports the water, like flowers blooming to the south; since the wood is weak, the value lies in having Geng and Xin metal to nourish it; when the fortune reaches the eastern wood land, it will be more than enough.

壬子日干，生臨亥十一月，天干又有庚辛，貼助身強。壬水貴精，秀氣從何而洩？蓋喜寅亥兩木，望一陌而生，兩木類聚有情。壬水見木，而洩其真精，秀氣分明在木矣。木衰為病，又有瘐辛浮金，遙欲克木，但庚辛運金，亦不能克地支這靜木也。

On a Renzi day, the day master is born in the eleventh month when the Zi water is in its prime. The year branch also has Hai water, and the heavenly stem reveals Geng and Xin metal, which closely support the day master, making it extremely strong. The value of Ren water lies in its ability to release its essence. But where can this refined energy be released? The preferred situation is that the year branch has Yin wood and the hour branch has Hai wood, which are separated but facing each other, thus supporting each other. The two woods of the same type gather together and form a harmonious relationship. When Ren water meets wood, its true essence is released through the wood, and the refined energy clearly settles on the wood. If the wood is weak, it becomes a problem. However, the column also has Geng and Xin metal appearing in the heavenly stem, which are distant and seem to control the wood. But Geng and Xin are only superficial metal in the heavenly stem; even with good fortune, they cannot overcome the quiet and stable wood in the earth branches.

一入東方寅卯辰乙之支，衰木得此，殆猶枯木之逢春也，則富貴不豐且厚乎。運入巳中，有庚金損木，推其不利，入午未辰地，午中巳土，又且損刃，則死之理，亦可知矣。

Once entering the Eastern direction of Yin, Mao, Chen, and the Yi wood cycle, the weak wood receives this kind of support and nourishment, becoming like a withered tree encountering spring, how could wealth and honor not become abundant and thick? But when entering the Si cycle, Si contains hidden Geng metal which harms the wood, so it should be predicted as unfavorable; further entering the Wu and Wei directions, the Wu cycle contains Ji earth which again damages the blade star, the reason for dying in old age becomes clear.

乙巳、癸未、戊子、癸丑。盱江梘溪胡錫三公富命，假傷官格。楠曰：戊臨未月土尤強，最喜金成巳丑方。土厚見金多秀氣，日嫌發運火來發。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Yi Si, the month pillar is Gui Wei, the day pillar is Wu Zi, and the hour pillar is Gui Chou. This is the prosperous destiny of Hu Xisan from Xujiang Jinxi, belonging to the false official star pattern. Zhang Nan said: Wu earth is especially strong when born in the month of Wei; it is most favorable for Si and Chou to form a metal formation; with thick earth and the presence of metal, refined energy can be expressed; the only drawback is if fire appears again in the destiny, which would damage the metal.

戊土生未，極為土旺也。然辰戌丑未四土之神，然辰土帶木氣克之，戌丑之土帶金氣洩之，此戊土雖旺而不旺故戊臨此三位全，多作稼穡格，不失中和。若未月土火氣也，見火以生之，所以土為極旺也。若土臨此未月，見四柱土重，多作火炎土燥，不可稼穡看。

The Wu earth element is born in the Wei month, when the earth energy is at its peak. However, the four earth branches—Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei—each have different characteristics: Chen earth contains wood energy, which tends to overcome it; Xu earth and Chou earth contain metal energy, which tends to drain it. Therefore, although Wu earth is strong, it is not truly strong. Because of this, when Wu earth is born in the months of Chen, Xu, or Chou and the four pillars are all earth, it is often considered as the "Cultivated Land Pattern," which maintains a balanced and harmonious energy. However, the Wei month itself contains fire energy, and fire nourishes earth, so the earth in the Wei month is extremely strong. If earth is born in the Wei month and the four pillars contain a lot of earth, it is usually considered as fiery and dry earth, and thus cannot be regarded as the Cultivated Land Pattern.

但臨此月之土，見金結局者，不貴即富也。書云：「土逢季位見金多」終為貴論。若此造早年，行午運尚否，火傷金也。一行辛巳庚辰二運，衰金得此，財發數千萬緡。一入寅運，甲辰年，蝦蟆瘟死，家無瞧類，蓋為火克衰金也。

But for those born in the Wei month (the sixth lunar month), if there is gold in the pillar forming a complete set, they may not achieve high status but will certainly become wealthy. The book says: "When earth meets the season of decline and there is much metal," it should still be considered according to the noble pattern. In this case, during the early years, the person encountered the Wu (horse) destiny, which was not favorable, because the Wu fire would harm the metal. Once the person entered the Xinsi (snake) and Gengchen (horse) destinies, the weak metal received support, and the wealth reached tens of millions. However, when entering the Yin destiny, the Yin-Wu-Xu (fire triad) formed a fire pattern, and in the Jiachen (dragon) year, the person died from a plague resembling a frog. The family had no one to rely on, which was caused by the fire overcoming the weak metal.

乙巳、丁亥、壬午、庚戌。盱江羽旺變為弱格。楠曰：壬臨亥月水難當，財殺重重返受殃。水旺亦宜微見土，若教土重禍難當。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Yi Si, the month pillar is Ding Hai, the day pillar is Ren Wu, and the hour pillar is Geng Xu. This is the destiny of someone surnamed Xu Yu, with a pattern that transitions from strength to weakness. Zhang Nan interpreted that the Ren water is born in the Hai month, which should be powerful, but due to the continuous presence of wealth stars and harmful stars, it ends up suffering. Although strong water is suitable to see a little earth to restrain it, if the earth is too heavy, the disaster becomes unbearable.

壬水難生亥月，本為水旺也。但四柱火土重重，年上巳沖亥祿，早年出家，丙戌運極貧，火土厚也，乙酉甲申癸運，金水有氣，原作傷官好傲，頗作威福，衣體又能安身。

Ren water is born in the亥 month, which is the month of water, so water should be strong and dominant. However, there are many layers of fire and earth in the four pillars, and the fire in the year's branch冲 away the禄 root in the month's branch亥, thus uprooting the day's main stem. Therefore, he left home early. In the丙戌 period, fire and earth are even stronger, leading to extreme poverty. When reaching the乙酉, 甲申, and癸 periods, there is some strength in metal and water, and the day's main stem becomes stronger. Since the original birth chart already has a伤官, his nature is proud, and at this time he can exert power and influence, and his clothing and food become secure.

一入未運，火土大旺損金，丁酉年五有，火旺月死矣。凡甲乙生寅卯辰月多金，丙丁生巳午未月多水，庚辛生申酉戌月多火，壬癸生亥子丑月多土者，非貧即夭。但喜二點克神，克多者，俱不美，至驗也。此子平之外見，屢試中也。

Once entering the Wei period, fire and earth become very strong and damage the metal energy, and the person dies in the fifth month of the Dingyou year when fire is strong. Generally, if甲wood or乙wood is born in the Yin, Mao, or Chen months, and there is a lot of metal in the pillar, or if丙fire or丁fire is born in the Si, Wu, or Wei months, and there is a lot of water in the pillar, or if庚metal or辛metal is born in the Shen, You, or Xu months, and there is a lot of fire in the pillar, or if壬water or癸water is born in the Hai, Zi, or Chou months, and there is a lot of earth in the pillar, these four situations are either poor or short-lived. They are all cases where the day master, which is in its season and strong, is suppressed by therestraingod. It is best to have only a little of therestraingod to balance, but if there is too much, it is not good. This rule is very accurate. This is a unique insight beyond the old methods of Zi Ping, and I have tested it many times and it has always worked.

己酉、丙寅、甲子、乙丑。盱江劉慶二道人，木衰金旺格。楠曰：甲木生寅木尚微，初旬木嫩畏金欺。雖然有火怕金去，水運那堪火又危。

The person's birth chart is: the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year are Ji You, the month are Bing Yin, the day are Jia Zi, and the hour are Yi Chou. This is the birth chart of Xu Jiang Liu Qing Erdao, with a pattern of weak wood and strong metal. Zhang Nan said: although Jia wood is born in the寅 month, the wood energy is still very weak; in the first ten days of the first lunar month, the wood is still tender and most afraid of being oppressed by metal; although there is Bing fire to control the metal, it is afraid that the metal will suppress the fire; going into the water destiny is even worse, as water cannot nourish the weak wood and will also extinguish the little fire.

甲木生於寅月，初旬木火初生之際。術土推其木向春生，木火通明有貴。夫何木嫩不勝金制，且酉丑合成金局，初行北方水資木氣，衣食頗付佳。一人西方金旺之運，守茅庵度口，且手足瘋癱，酉運而死，若只一點金尚可也。吾都何標四公，是乙亥時也，衰餘蔭行西運亦死。

Jia wood is born in the first ten days of the寅 month, which is the time when wood and fire are just beginning to grow. The diviner thus concludes that wood is born in spring, and wood and fire are bright and clear, so it should lead to great success. But the wood is still tender and cannot withstand the suppression of metal, and moreover, the year branch酉 and the hour branch丑 form a metal formation. In the early years, when the northern water cycle is in effect, water can nourish wood, and the person can still have enough food and clothing. But when entering the western metal cycle, he can only live in a thatched hut barely surviving, and also suffers from paralysis in his limbs. When the酉 cycle comes, he dies. If there was only a little metal in the pillar, it would not be like this. My fellow townsman He Biaosì's fate is similar, except he was born at the hour of Yihai, relying on a little remaining influence, and still died when entering the western cycle.

己巳、丙寅、甲寅、乙亥。盱江劉翰十一公，金木相停格。楠曰：甲生寅月術猶輕，木嫩金輕得兩停。運入西方金便勝，中和氣失少安寧。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Jisi, the month pillar is Bingyin, the day pillar is Jiayin, and the hour pillar is Yihai. This is the destiny of Xujiang Liu Han's eleventh ancestor, with a balance between metal and wood. Zhang Nan interpreted that the Jia wood is born in the寅 month, so the wood energy is actually still weak; the wood is tender and the metal is also light, with both sides being exactly balanced; once entering the western metal period, the metal will overpower the wood; once the harmonious energy is lost, it will be difficult to achieve peace.

甲木生寅，四柱木金，俗看則似木多金少也。殊不知正月氣寒，木神柔脆，木不勝金，甲子癸亥壬戌運，滋木，財發緡。西方申酉戌，騫滯申死矣。

Jia wood born in the寅 month, with both wood and metal present in the four pillars, appears at first glance to have more wood than metal, with excess wood not needing support. However, in the first month, the weather is still cold, and the nature of wood is soft and brittle, actually unable to withstand metal. Therefore, when the destiny moves into the Jiazi, Guihai, and Renxu years, water comes to nourish the wood energy, leading to great wealth. But when the destiny moves into the Shen-You-Xu years of the western direction, metal becomes strong and wood is cut, causing stagnation in circumstances. Upon reaching the Shen year, he dies.

辛卯、辛丑、丁卯、癸卯。盱江夏貸岱二公，印制食神太過。楠曰：丁生丑月土神微，卯木三重克過之。喜有三金來克木，一番病過一番醫。

The native's birth chart is: the year pillar is Xinmao, the month pillar is Xinchou, the day pillar is Dingmao, and the hour pillar is Guimao. This is the birth chart of Xujiang Xia Laidai's two elders, belonging to a pattern where the official star restrains the excessive food god. Zhang Nan interpreted that the Ding fire is born in the Chou month, and the already weak food god, the己 earth, is present in Chou; the three卯 wood pillars in the chart strongly restrain the wood, which is excessive; fortunately, there are three metal pillars to restrain the wood; one illness has one remedy, and the illness and the remedy are exactly balanced.

丁生丑月，此命極極難尋用神，蓋丑中有一己土也，得有三點乙木貼身克之，此則用己土為用神，乙木為病也，明矣。蓋得三點辛金，又來克木也，一病一醫，得考壽寧者此也。一生只得酉運五年，極美之運。蓋酉字沖去卯中乙木之病也，運入東方木旺，八十有餘方死。

Ding fire is born in the month of Chou. This destiny is extremely difficult to find the useful god. Chou contains a little Ji earth food god, but there are three Mao with Yi wood closely attacking it. Therefore, Ji earth is taken as the useful god, and Yi wood is the harmful god, which is very clear. Fortunately, there are three Xin metal in the pillar that reverse attack the wood. One harmful factor, one remedy. This is why he can enjoy a long and peaceful life. Throughout his life, the five years of You destiny are the best, because You can remove the harmful Yi wood in Mao. Later, when he entered the Eastern Wood prosperous land, he still lived to be over eighty years old before passing away.

乙卯、己丑、丁亥、壬寅。撫城李元六公，土輕木重之格。楠曰：丁生丑月土神明，火土傷官格自成。只畏木金來克土，再行木運禍非輕。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Yi Mao, the month pillar is Ji Chou, the day pillar is Ding Hai, and the hour pillar is Ren Yin. This is the birth chart of Li Yuanliu of Fu Cheng, with a pattern of light earth and heavy wood. Zhang Nan interpreted that the Ding fire is born in the Chou month, and the monthly dry branch Ji earth is evident, so the pattern of fire and earth as officials is naturally established; the fear is that wood will overcome earth; if another period of wood comes, the calamity will be severe.

丁生丑月，己土透出，乃作傷官，用土明矣。初行丙戌，火來生土，財意頗遂。大運入乙，木來克土，破了傷官而死。蓋因原有乙卯之貼身，又有寅亥二木為助，所以再見乙運，正謂運會原有所害之神，安得不死乎？

Ding fire is born in the Chou month, and the earth element appears in the heavenly stem of the month, forming a pattern of official injury. Taking earth as the useful god is clear. In the early years of the Bingxu big year, fire comes to nourish earth, the useful god receives support, and the fortune in wealth is very smooth. When the big year enters the Yimao period, wood comes to overcome earth, destroying and eliminating the useful god of official injury. This is because the original chart already has Yimao closely approaching the main element, and also has Yin and Hai wood to support it; now encountering the Yimao big year again, this is exactly when the big year combines with the original chart's already harmful element, how can it not die?

壬辰、辛亥、甲戌、丙寅。臨川吳開六公富命，假傷官格。楠曰：甲木雖衰亦有根，丙寅時透火神妍。火虛有焰成真格，金水因知作病源。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Renchen, the month pillar is Xinhai, the day pillar is Jiaxu, and the hour pillar is Bingyin. This is the prosperous destiny of Wu Kailiu of Lincun, belonging to the false official pattern. Zhang Nan stated: although the Jia wood is in a declining position, it still has a root; the Bing fire is revealed in the hour pillar, indicating a refined fire deity; although the fire is weak, it still has a flame, making the pattern genuine; thus, it is clear that metal and water are the root of the problem.

甲木得生於亥，辰年木氣托根，甲木寅時得祿。四柱木俱得氣，又有壬水滋之，甲木則變弱成強，望見時上丙火，精光透也貼身，則甲木情思向丙火為用神也。

The heavenly stem Jia Wood has its growth in Hai. The month branch Hai is its birth place. The year branch Chen contains hidden Yi Wood, which supports the Jia Wood. The hour branch Yin is the禄 (favorable position) for Jia Wood. In the four pillars, Wood is present throughout and receives vitality. Moreover, the year stem Ren Water nourishes the Jia Wood, transforming it from weak to strong. Once strengthened, the Jia Wood naturally turns its affection towards the day stem Bing Fire, which shines brightly and is close to the day ruler. Therefore, Bing Fire is chosen as the useful god.

則以壬火為破丙之病，辛金為破格之病，早行壬子癸丑，甚是平常，破壞丙火用神。望見東南，有木有火，有土克水，有火克金，病神淨盡，一發轟天，至庚申金水破格而死也。

In this case, the heavenly stem of the year, Ren water, becomes the harmful god that damages Bing fire, while the heavenly stem of the month, Xin metal, is the harmful god that disrupts the pattern. In early years, traveling through Renzi and Guichou, water becomes strong and damages the useful god Bing fire, leading to an ordinary situation. When the fortune shifts to the southeast, there is both wood and fire, with earth to control water and fire to control metal, eliminating both harmful gods at once, leading to rapid success. However, when entering the Gengshen decade, both metal and water come together to disrupt the pattern, and the person eventually passes away.

丁丑、辛亥、壬子、癸卯。休杭葉暢二貧，假傷官嫌印。楠曰：壬臨亥月水汪洋，木透天干作假傷。不全丑中金氣在，西方金運極難當。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingchou, the month pillar is Xinhai, the day pillar is Renzi, and the hour pillar is Guimao. This is a poor destiny common in Xiu Ning and Hangzhou areas, belonging to a pattern where false official is present and the seal is disliked. Zhang Nan stated: the壬water is born in the Hai month, forming a vast expanse of water; the ethyl wood in Mao is revealed in the heavenly stem, forming false official; however, the Jin qi is still hidden in Chou, and when it reaches the western metal era, it is really difficult to bear.

壬水生亥，雖有月上虛財，被時上癸水動之，雖有木為傷官，十月之木，根枯葉落。原有丑中辛金損木，一入西方酉運，會起金來損木。病患瘋癱，手足並行為丐，而又聰明者，傷官洩氣故也。

The person was born in the month of Hai with Ren water. Although there was a slight amount of Ding fire in the year pillar, which could be considered as wealth, it was immediately overcome by the癸 water in the hour pillar. Although there was wood to act as a wound official, the wood in the tenth month had no root and was already withered, so it had no life qi. Moreover, the original chart had the丑 earth containing Xin metal, which further damaged the wood. When entering the Western You destiny, the巳 You Chou metal triad was activated, which severely harmed the wood. Therefore, he suffered from paralysis and had to crawl on his hands and feet to beg for a living. However, he was exceptionally intelligent, which was due to the qi of the wound official revealing talent.

丙子、丁酉、壬申、辛亥。陳都爺貴命，時上假食神，水清金白之格。楠曰：金水清清兩字奇，時歸日祿理相隨。分明水火為真秀，黃閣魁名間世稀。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingzi, the month pillar is Dingyou, the day pillar is Renshen, and the hour pillar is Xinhai. This is a noble destiny of Chen Du Yushi, belonging to the pattern of a false food god in the hour and clear water and white metal. Zhang Nan said: the words gold and water are clear and bright, especially remarkable; the hour branch Hai is exactly the禄 of Renshen water, the day ruler returns to its禄 in the hour, the reasoning is consistent; water and fire are the true refined elements; therefore, he can reach the cabinet and hold the top position, such a destiny is rare in the world.

壬生酉月，金水兩字雙清，金水之氣有餘，木火兩字不足。金雖有餘也，而喜天干丙丁，遙來損金也。喜無地支午火，實去破印，所以印得兩全其美，壬水氣雖有餘，喜亥中甲木，洩其精英也。

Nin water is born in the metal month of You. The metal is clear and pure, and the metal and water energies are abundant, while wood and fire are lacking. Although metal is abundant, it is fortunate that the heavenly stems have two fire elements, Bing and Ding, which are distant but can weaken the metal, preventing it from becoming excessive. It is also fortunate that there is no fire in the earth branches, so the original energy is not broken. The original energy is preserved perfectly. Although the water energy is abundant, it is fortunate that the hour branch Hai contains hidden wood, which can release its essence.

其貴如此，丙了火，暗銷庚金，而存起亥上食神。所以八月木氣凋零，其病甚重，所以病重者，金大貴也。運入東方，補起水火二字，位登黃閣也，宜矣。此乃天地至清之命，所以為天下至貴人也。

His prosperity comes from this: the two fire elements, Bing and Ding, secretly melt the metal in the position of Shen, thus preserving the slight presence of the wood element, Jia Wood, which is the food god. In August, metal is strong and wood is withered, so the wood element is greatly weakened, making the condition severe. However, when the condition is severe and there is a remedy, it is a sign of great fortune. When his destiny enters the Eastern direction, both wood and fire come together, replenishing both water and fire, so reaching a high position in the cabinet is natural. This is the clearest and purest destiny in the world, hence he becomes the most honored person.

甲戌、辛未、己酉、己巳。吾都何廿八公假傷官富命，金輕火重格。楠曰：己臨未月土炎蒸，見火生身益壯神。土旺喜金宜洩氣，養金喜水定超群。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Jia Xu, the month pillar is Xin Wei, the day pillar is Ji You, and the hour pillar is Ji Si. This is the prosperous destiny of my fellow townsman He Nianba, with a false official pattern and a structure where gold is light and fire is strong. Zhang Nan interpreted that Ji earth is born in the month of Wei, where fire and earth are boiling; with more fire to nourish the body, the momentum becomes even stronger; since earth is strong, it prefers metal to release its energy; if water can nourish the metal, it will certainly stand out and excel.

己土生臨未月，火土炎蒸，其己土炎氣旺盛，更且有火氣生之，其土望見己酉兩全為聚，透也酉金，己土則洩秀氣在金上去。以丙丁火為損金之神。壬申癸酉運美，人戌論災，一人北方用水去火，財富。一入寅運，會成火局，破金而死。

The person with JI soil born in the month of Wei, experiences intense dryness and strength of earth and fire, with fire and earth generating a strong atmosphere. Moreover, the branch of Si in the hour contains Bing fire which supports the soil. When the day branch is You metal, the same kind of metal meets the soil, and the You metal appears clearly, so the JI soil will release its refined energy to the metal. The Bing and Ding fire then become harmful to the metal. Therefore, the years of REN SHEN and GUI YOU are most favorable. When entering the year of XU, there will be misfortune. When entering the northern water years, water will remove fire, leading to wealth. However, when entering the year of YIN, the combination of YIN, WU, and XU forms a fire trinity, which will break the metal, and the person will die.

戊申、己未、戊午、辛酉。撫城周懷魯科貴命，土見金格。楠曰：戊臨未月土重重，燥土尤嫌火氣烘。時歲喜看金吐秀，運行西北志凌雲。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Wushen, the month pillar is Jiwei, the day pillar is Wuwu, and the hour pillar is Xinyou. This is a prosperous destiny, indicating a strong earth element with metal appearing. Zhang Nan said: the Wutu is born in the Jiwei month, with heavy earth energy; dry earth is most disliked when fire comes again to bake it; what is favorable is that both the hour pillar and the year branch have metal to reveal elegance; when the fortune moves towards the west and north, one's ambition can reach the clouds.

日未月，為火炎土燥之格。蓋得辛酉時，金神透出，歲支申宮有水破火，此以火為病，水為福也。大運入壬，蓋得壬來克火，放出辛金，折桂蟾宮，理自然也。後行北方水運尤美。凡戊己土旺，見金多者，極聰明秀氣，至清至貴之命也。

The day stem is Wu Tu, born in the month of Wei, which forms a pattern of fiery and dry earth. Fortunately, the hour pillar has Xinyou, with the metal god appearing in the heavenly stem; the year branch also contains Yin in the Sheng palace, which can overcome the fire. Therefore, fire is considered the harmful element, while water is the beneficial one. When the big destiny enters the water of Ren, the water overcomes the fire, releasing the suppressed Xin Jin. Thus, achieving success in the imperial examination is a natural outcome. Later, traveling through the northern water destiny becomes even more favorable. Generally, those with strong Wu Ji Tu and abundant metal in the pillar are extremely intelligent and refined, representing the clearest and most noble destiny.

癸卯、甲寅、丙午、戊戌。臨川袁應龍元貴，假傷官，土輕木重。楠曰：丙火生寅火局全，火生戊土洩精元，不堪衰土重逢木，早步蟾宮損少年。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Guimao, the month pillar is Jiayin, the day pillar is Bingwu, and the hour pillar is Wuxu. This is a noble destiny, belonging to a false official pattern with light earth and heavy wood. Zhang Nan said: the Bing fire is born in the Yin month, and the Yin-Wu-Xu fire trinity is complete; fire generates the Wu earth, which is exactly suitable for expelling the original energy of the body. Unfortunately, the weak earth is repeatedly attacked by wood; although it can achieve early academic success, it will cause a reduction in lifespan.

丙行日主，結成火局，其火旺矣。原寅中有戊土，午中有己土，又時上透出己土，其丙火身旺，見此土而好洩其精也。正謂有病方為貴格。脫辛逢癸酉流年，克去甲木病神，所以早擢秋闈，甲戌年入亥運，原有甲木，得生於亥，正謂破傷官損壽元而死矣。

The day master is Bing fire, and the earthly branches Yin, Wu, and Xu form a fire trinity, making the fire extremely strong. In the original chart, Yin contains Wu earth, Wu contains Ji earth, and the heavenly stem of the hour also reveals earth. Bing fire is strong, and encountering these earths is just right for releasing its energy; thus, earth is the useful god. Wood that overcomes earth is the harmful god, and this is the pattern of "having a disease is valuable." When he left the Xin year and encountered the Guiyou year, the You metal overcame the Jia wood harmful god, so he passed the local examination early. However, when he entered the Jiaxu year, the original chart already had Jia wood, and Xu is the long life place of Jia wood. The strong wood overcame the earth, which matches the saying "breaking the official star damages the lifespan," and thus he died.

蓋正月戊己，帶木之寺也，而土神極衰，最畏旺木克之，入亥運甲木得生，其死也明矣。若天假之年，若行庚戌運，庚金克去甲木貴不可言也。凡日干旺者，見有食神傷官。雖在日時，亦只作傷官看，何也？凡日干旺，精氣滿畜，見有通洩血氣之處，則秀氣從之，不可泥執子平，只以月令上用神。

Because the earth element of Wu and Ji in the first lunar month is originally dependent on the wood earth plate, the earth god is extremely weak and most afraid of strong wood to overcome it; once entering the亥 (Hai) period, the甲 (Jia) wood gets support, his death is inevitable. If heaven gives him a few more years, when he reaches the Gengxu period, the Geng metal will overcome the Jia wood's harmful god, then his status and power will be limitless. For any day ruler that is strong and has food god or injurer in the chart, even if the food injurer is not in the month but in the day or hour branch, it should still be treated according to the injurer pattern. Why? Because when the day ruler is strong, his vital energy is full and accumulated; as long as there is a place to release his energy, the refined qi will follow there, and one cannot rigidly adhere to the old method of Zi Ping, which requires the useful god to be in the month.

如日主衰弱見印星及陽刃，身弱則親印綬陽刃也，身旺則自親食神傷官也。如用食神傷官，只要食傷類聚一處有情，不宜間隔，如前夏衣勝命用木類是也。如此造，多不曉作用土，只以官印。若用官印，如卯亥運不頑強也。此則用衰土，見木克之明矣。

In reverse, if the day master is weak and the pillar contains a seal star and the Yang Blade, the weak body naturally leans towards the seal star and the Yang Blade. If the body is strong, it naturally leans towards the food god and the injurer. If the food god and injurer are used as the main elements, as long as they are of the same type and harmonious with each other, they should not be interrupted by other elements. For example, the case of Xia Liangsheng mentioned earlier, where the two wood elements of寅 and亥 are of the same type and gather together. As for this case, most people do not understand the use of earth, and only consider the official and seal stars. If we truly consider the official and seal stars, then the卯 and亥 years, which are wood elements that strengthen fire and support the body, should not be dangerous. However, the fact is that he uses weak earth as his main element, and when wood is strong and controls earth, it leads to failure. The reasoning is clear.

丙寅、壬辰、甲辰、丁卯。吾都傅後庵公，木火假傷官，木全寅卯辰互看。楠曰：甲木重重旺氣深，木來用火透春林。柱中最喜壬為病，火土重逢異等倫。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingyin, the month pillar is Renchen, the day pillar is Jiachen, and the hour pillar is Dingmao. This is the birth chart of my fellow townsman, Fu Hou'an. His chart belongs to the false official star pattern of wood and fire. Yin, Mao, and Chen, the three characters representing the eastern quarter, are all present and should be viewed together. Zhang Nan interpreted it as follows: the wood of Jiacheng is abundant and strong, with deep vitality; since wood is strong, fire is needed, and when fire appears clearly, it brings a bright and radiant appearance like spring forests; the most favorable element in the chart is the presence of Ren water as the disease element; when encountering a period of fire and earth, his achievements will be extraordinary.

甲木生辰，稟全寅卯辰東方之秀氣，喜年時丙丁虛火透出。作木火假官，透出壬水，為破火之病神，運行南方，衰火得地為美，雖申酉生水破火，亦喜有丙丁蓋頭。戊己運，土能破水，放起用神，老益精神，福壽兩全，只畏北方水破用神也。

Jia wood is born in the Chen month, with the earthly branches Yin, Mao, and Chen all present, representing the eastern quarter. This gives the wood a refined and gentle quality. It is also favorable for the heavenly stem丙 fire and 丁 fire to appear in the year and hour, providing floating fire. This forms the false official pattern of wood and fire. The壬 water in the month is the harmful spirit that weakens the fire. When the big run reaches the southern direction, the weak fire gains strength and becomes established, which is most favorable. Even if the run goes to Shen and You, where metal generates water to weaken the fire, the丙 and 丁 fire in the heavenly stem can block this effect. When the run reaches Wu and Ji earth, the earth can control the water, bringing out the useful god, so as one ages, one becomes more energetic and enjoys both good fortune and longevity. The only dangerous aspect is the northern water run, as water would destroy the useful god.

丙申、癸巳、辛卯、壬辰。吾父啟完公，假傷官用地劫。楠曰：辛金生巳水重重，刑破官星水有功。申巳兩庚來作用，運行申酉樂雍容。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingshen, the month pillar is Guisi, the day pillar is Xinmao, and the hour pillar is Renchen. This is the birth chart of my father, Qiwang Gong. It is a pattern of false official star, and the useful god is劫财. Zhang Nan said: the day stem Xin metal is born in the month of Si, which has a lot of water; the Si and Shen pillars clash, breaking the official star丙 fire, but water actually brings benefit; the two instances of Geng metal in Shen and Si pillars are used as the useful god; when the destiny runs through the years of Shen and You, it will be peaceful and comfortable.

辛生巳月，本用丙火，夫何貼身有申，破丙明矣。年干丙火，本為虛官可用，時有壬水破之，由是舍丙而從水也。以水為虛傷官，年月兩庚，類聚有情，正作金水傷官用劫也。行申酉比劫得生，安享其樂。入戊己破去假傷官，動多侮吝，入亥生財，大運六十九，庚金劫神死也死矣。

Xin metal is born in the month of Si. Originally, one should take the Bing fire in Si as the official (官) to use. Unfortunately, the year branch Shen is closely in conflict with the month branch Si, breaking the Bing fire, which is clear. The Bing fire on the year stem is a weak official, but the water on the hour stem comes to attack it, so one has to give up the Bing fire and follow the water. Since water is considered a false official (伤官), the two instances of Geng metal in the year branch Shen and the month branch Si are of the same kind and have a harmonious relationship, which is exactly the case of the water official (伤官) using the劫财 (helper). When the destiny moves into the Shen and You years, the same kind and helper are supported and strengthened, leading to comfort and joy. When entering the Wu and Ji earth years, the earth controls the water and destroys the false official, causing frequent setbacks. When entering the Hai year, the wealth is generated, but at the age of sixty-nine, the Geng metal helper is damaged, and the person dies.

丁未、壬寅、乙丑、丁亥。予兄希禹，木火傷官，官不足格。楠曰：陰木生寅進乞時，又兼三印疊資之。財官之運重重喜，水火逢來實可悲。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingwei, the month pillar is RENYIN, the day pillar is YICHOU, and the hour pillar is DINGHAI. This is my elder brother Xi Yu's birth chart, which belongs to the pattern of wood and fire official stars but with insufficient official stars. Zhang Nan said: the YI wood, which is a yin wood, is born in the YIN month, which is the time when its strength is gradually increasing; there are three layers of printing stars that support it layer by layer; wealth and official careers are all favorable; but once water and fire meet, it becomes truly unfortunate.

乙生寅月進氣之木，更通三資身，無奈比劫重重爭財，而財不足也。四火制殺太過，早行北方不佳，喜庚辛金蓋頭，破劫存財星，已運財旺生官，有威震比劫之意。行亥運，壬水資比劫，爭財不已，又合丙子年，火制金而水資木，書云：“木火傷官官要旺。”用神受困，患麻症而死矣。

Yi wood is born in the寅 month, which is a strong and flourishing wood, and it also receives support from three roots. Unfortunately, there are many rivals and劫财 in the column, competing for the wealth, so the wealth is insufficient. The two Ding fires in the year and hour, combined with the丙 fire in寅, result in excessive fire that over-controls the killer. In early years, the northern water destiny is not favorable, but fortunately there are庚 and辛 gold in the heavenly stem, which can break the劫财 and protect the wealth star. When arriving at the巳 destiny, the wealth becomes strong and generates the official star, showing a powerful influence over the rivals. However, when arriving at the亥 destiny, the壬 water supports the rivals, continuously competing for wealth; at the same time, the Bingzi year comes, where the丙 fire controls the gold and the子 water nourishes the wood. As the book says, "wood and fire official star needs to be strong," since the official star is controlled, the useful god is trapped, and he eventually died from smallpox.

戊寅、己未、丙戌、乙未。貴女命，作真傷官用印格。楠曰：火逢稼穡洩精神，更喜柱中印綬親。衰印最宜重見印，褒印兩國豈常人。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Wuyin, the month pillar is Jiwei, the day pillar is Bingxu, and the hour pillar is Yiwei. This is the birth chart of a noble lady, with a true official star (shanguan) and a reliance on the official star (yin). Zhang Nan interpreted that the丙 fire is confronted with a full set of earth elements, causing its spirit to be drained; what is most favorable is the presence of the official star in the pillars to provide support; since the official star is weak, it is most suitable to see another official star for assistance; later she received honors and commendations from two dynasties and was given titles of lady of two countries, which is not something ordinary people can compare.

丙火生未，四柱土氣重重，洩弱丙火之氣，正作火土傷官，身弱由自親印綬也。原印星衰弱，運行印旺之鄉。受夫子兩朝封贈。大運入丑，辛金破乙死矣。

Bing fire is born in the month of Wei, and the four pillars are filled with heavy earth elements, which drain the original strength of Bing fire, forming the pattern of fire and earth official stars. Since the day's main element is weak, it naturally needs to be supported by the nourishing star. The original chart only has one Yi wood in the time stem as the nourishing star, which is already weak. Later, when the big destiny enters a place where the nourishing star is strong, it becomes sufficient, thus allowing the husband and son to receive honors from two generations. When the big destiny enters Chou, the Chou contains Xin metal which overcomes the Yi wood nourishing star, and thus the lifespan ends.

辛丑、丙申、己丑、庚午。逸叟母命，金多用火。楠曰：己土生申金氣重，金多用火返成功。北方見水身多疾，日祿歸時壽福崇。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Xinchou, the month pillar is Bingshen, the day pillar is Jichou, and the hour pillar is Gengwu. This is the birth chart of Zhang Nan's mother. There is an excess of metal, so fire is used as the beneficial element. He interpreted that Jichou is born in the month of Shen, which has a strong metal energy; when metal is too abundant, fire is needed to control it, which can lead to success; traveling through the northern water destiny may result in many illnesses; the hour branch Wu is the禄 of Ji earth, and the day master returns to its禄 in the hour, indicating a long lifespan and great fortune.

己土生申，金氣重重，傷官盜氣多者，用印而不用財也。運入庚子辛丑，壬字洩氣破痊。然柱中真火，而又生吾兄弟三人者，何也？蓋得丙丁二人。克去傷官，存土精英，而能旺夫旺子也。八十七歲，辰運合水破印，親壽方終矣。用印深驗，論用財非深知命理也。吾母一生，夫子衣祿，賴有此丙丁二火，苟無此二火，則孤矣。

The person in question was born in the month of Shen with Ji earth. There is a heavy presence of metal energy, which excessively drains the vitality of the day's main element. Therefore, this destiny should take the印 (supporting element) as its key, not the财 (wealth element). When the big destiny enters the Gengzi and Xinchou years, water comes to drain the energy, causing harm to health. However, since there are genuine fire elements in the chart, she was able to give birth to three sons. This is because the presence of Bing and Ding fire elements can overcome the harmful influence of the official star, preserving the essence of the earth element, thus benefiting the husband and sons. When she reached the age of eighty-seven and entered the Chen destiny, Chen combined with Shen and Zi to form water, which destroyed the supporting element. This is why her lifespan ended. It clearly shows that using the印 as the key is extremely accurate. If one says this destiny should use the财, then they are not truly understanding the principles of destiny. My mother's entire life, including her husband, sons, and sustenance, relied entirely on the Bing and Ding fire elements. If there were no these two fire elements, she would have been lonely and helpless all her life.

丙寅、甲午、甲戌、丁卯。極貧淫賤，夫星輕而制夫旺星。楠曰：甲生午月火炎炎，剋制夫星本太嫌。運再東方生火氣，孤貧淫妒不堪言。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingyin, the month pillar is Jiawu, the day pillar is Jiaxu, and the hour pillar is Dingmao. This is a very poor and lowly female destiny, with the husband's star being too weak and the food and injury stars, which control the husband's star, being too strong. Zhang Nan said: the Jia wood is born in the Wu month, with intense fire energy; the husband's star is already weak and over-controlled, which is already a problem; and the fortune moves towards the eastern direction, where wood regenerates fire; throughout life, she will be lonely, poor, and cold, with jealousy and bitterness that cannot be expressed.

甲生午月，傷辛金宮，星夫俱臨敗絕之地。火氣益炎，辛金夫星之氣益弱。且行東方，木生火熾，夫既受傷，而子胚胎損矣。一生孤貧，桑間濮上之恥可聞乎，正謂無子也。壬辰癸巳運，衣食頗饒，蓋得壬癸水破火存夫。入寅夫絕，木作灰飛絕矣。

Jia wood is born in the month of Wu, and the fire of Wu directly harms the Xing of Xin metal, which resides in its palace. For a woman's destiny, official stars represent husband, and the Xin metal husband star and the star of children both fall in a place of decline and extinction. The stronger the fire, the weaker the Xin metal husband star. Moreover, the big destiny period is moving towards the east, where wood generates fire and the fire becomes even more intense. The husband has already been harmed, and the pregnancy is also damaged. Therefore, she will live a life of loneliness and poverty. The "Book of Rites" criticizes the "Sangjian Pushi" as a place of disgrace, and such a reputation arises ultimately because she has no children. During the Renchen and Guisi periods, her clothing and food are quite sufficient, because the water of Ren and Gui can overcome the fire and protect the husband star. However, once she enters the Yin period, Yin and Wu combine to form fire, and the husband star is completely extinguished. The wood turns to ash, and the person is ruined.

己丑、己巳、丁丑、己酉。孤貧女命，土有餘木火不中足格。楠曰：丁逢己土食神多，洩損精神定奈何。信是孤貧應有數，子多無子豈差訛。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Jichou, the month pillar is Jisi, the day pillar is Dingchou, and the hour pillar is Jiyou. This is a female destiny marked by loneliness and poverty, with excessive earth and insufficient wood and fire. Zhang Nan interpreted that the Ding fire is overwhelmed by three Jichou pillars, indicating an excess of food god (which represents the mind or intellect); the spirit is drained, and there is truly nothing to be done about it; such loneliness and poverty are indeed predestined. He said she is "has many children but none," which is not far from the truth.

丁火生巳，本為火之分野，殊不知四柱食神傷官太金，洩弱丁為精英，則是母胎虛耗，子無託生之所，正謂子多無子。若得東方甲乙運，有木克去子星，存養丁火精神，庶無尚可生子。此造何期運入西方，全無木氣，財神太重，財多身弱，一生孤若貧寒無子。入戌再加一土，愈洩精神，死矣。

Ding fire is born in the month of Si, which is the earth plate of fire. But the four pillars have too many food and official stars, which drain away the essence of Ding fire. For a woman's fortune, food and official stars represent children. Since the mother's vital energy has been exhausted to such an extent, the child has nowhere to be born, which is exactly what is meant by "too many child stars result in no children." If the person can go through the eastern movement of Jia and Yi wood, using wood to overcome excessive earth (child stars), preserving the spirit of Ding fire, perhaps they could still have children. Unfortunately, this fate entered the western movement, with no wood energy at all, and the wealth star was too strong, forming a situation of excessive wealth and weak body. Therefore, the person lived a life of loneliness, poverty, and without children. When the person entered the Xu year, another layer of earth was added, further draining the energy, and the person eventually died.

丙子、辛丑、己卯、庚午。孤寡，木少金多之格。楠曰：坐下夫星木氣微，不堪金旺木無依。西方運入金多見，獨守孤燈只自知。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Bingzi, the month pillar is Xinchou, the day pillar is Jimao, and the hour pillar is Gengwu. This is a female destiny marked by loneliness and lack of support. There is little wood and excessive metal. Zhang Nan interpreted: the husband star in the day branch, Mao, is originally weak in wood energy; yet metal is strong, making the wood even more unsupported; entering the western destiny, the metal energy increases further; she can only remain alone with a single lamp, experiencing warmth and cold by herself.

己土生丑，透出庚辛不宜，乃夫受制太過。己亥運，夫星得生，頗遂室家之一入西方剋夫，孀居到老，一子不肖，宜矣。

For a female命, the earth element (己土) is born in the month of丑, and there is also the appearance of庚 and辛 gold in the heavenly stems. This is not suitable for a female命. Gold represents the food and injury elements, which specifically control the official and killing elements. This is equivalent to suppressing the husband excessively. When entering the Jihai period,亥 is the long life of wood, the husband's star receives support and assistance, so family matters are relatively satisfactory. However, once entering the western metal period, the power to control the husband becomes stronger, leading to a life of widowhood. The only son is also not capable, which is all within reason.

楠曰：正印偏印格者，如父母生身之義也，蓋日主得其資助。書云：“印綬生月利官運，畏入才鄉，蓋財乃破印之氣也。”此亦書之死路，非通變之道也。然四柱印星太旺，日主有氣，印疊生身，如人元氣本旺，再服補藥，生可存乎？此則幾用見屠以破印也。四財少，必須運上財神為吉。又若日主根輕。印星又弱，最畏財星，謂之貪財損印，宜也。

Zhang Nan said: The concept of "Zheng Yin" and "Pian Yin" refers to the parents nurturing oneself, with the day stem receiving support from the Yin. The book says: "When the Yin is in the month, it is favorable for official career, but it is feared to enter the wealth territory, because wealth is the force that breaks the Yin." This is just a rigid approach from the book, not a flexible method. Suppose the four pillars have an excess of Yin stars and the day stem itself has strength; the Yin stars nurturing the day stem layer by layer is like a person whose original energy is already abundant, and then taking excessive tonics, can they really bear it? In such a case, we should actually use the wealth star to break the Yin. If the original chart has little wealth, then relying on the wealth star in the big year is beneficial. Conversely, if the day stem's foundation is weak and the Yin is also weak, then wealth star is most feared, called "Tan Cai Hua Yin," and avoiding wealth is correct.

又有真印假印，如丙日生人，生臨亥月，或用亥月甲木作假印地也。十月木氣，根桔葉落，則此衰木，宜行東方木旺之地，以輔助其根氣，則枯苗得雨，勃然而興，畏巳酉丑運，沖剋其木，尤畏行西方申辛本，天干地支俱全，損傷尤甚。若天干得壬癸甲乙丙丁蓋頭，雖禍亦淺，又若丙丁日主，臨寅卯多根之地，謂之真印也。

The concept of 'print' (印) also has true and false distinctions. For example, if a person with a Jia Bing fire day stem is born in the亥 month, the wood hidden in亥 is taken as the print, which is called 'false print' because wood is not in its season. In the tenth month, the roots of wood wither and leaves fall, so the wood is weak and needs to go to the east, where wood is strong, to nourish its roots, like a withered crop getting rain and suddenly reviving. It is most feared to encounter the metal triad of Si, You, and Chou, especially the western years of Shen, You, and Geng, Xin, where both heavenly stems and earthly branches are full of metal energy, causing greater damage. If there is壬癸 water to transform metal into wood, or甲乙 wood to support the body, or丙丁 fire to control metal and cover it, even if there is misfortune, it will be shallow. Conversely, if a person with a丙丁 fire day stem is born in the寅 or卯 months, which are months of strong wood, that is called 'true print'.

若印多不畏財星，日主輕，如只有一二點印，亦畏財也。大抵木不能勝金，謂之印綬被傷。倘若榮華不久，真假印辯，不可不究。財、官、印、殺、食神、傷官，此六乃日干月令。正格外有陽刃格！此係日月相通。出此之外，或虛邀財官，或刑合財官，或暗拱財官，或沖搖財官，亦幾近理。說見小文。

When there are many the Resource star, one does not fear the Wealth star; however, if the day stem is weak and the column only contains a few the Resource star, one still fears the Wealth star. Generally, wood cannot withstand metal, and when the Resource star is overcome by metal, it is called '印绶被伤'. Such people may have temporary success but it will not last. It is essential to carefully distinguish between true and false the Resource star. The six categories of Wealth, Officer, Resource, Killings, Food God, and Hurting Officer are established based on the relationship between the day stem and the month stem. In addition to these, there is the '阳刃格', which is formed when the day stem and the month stem share the same nature. Apart from this, there are other methods such as Xüyao Caiguan (inviting wealth and office in vain), Xinghe Caiguan (wealth and office combined through punishment), An'gong Caiguan (wealth and office hidden within), and Chongdong Caiguan (wealth and office stirred by clash), which are also generally reasonable. Details are explained in the following sections.

《繼善篇》云：官刑不犯，印綬天德，年月日時支同一宮分。固通格解，謂但四柱中俱有，乃同一命宮分，不必一支。如甲寅丙寅丙寅丁酉，是天德在丁，月德在丙，印綬在寅。如庚申庚辰庚子壬午，是天德月德俱在壬，印綬在辰，天德與印綬同一命宮是己尤通。嚴陵命書謂天月二德星，在日上為的，他處見不當作德論。

The "Ji Shan Chapter" says: Those who never encounter legal troubles in their lives have the presence of official seal and Heavenly Virtue in their fate, and their year, month, day, and hour branches all belong to the same palace. The common interpretation is that as long as the four pillars contain both official seal and Heavenly Virtue, and they belong to the same destiny palace, it is sufficient, without requiring them to be in the same earthly branch. For example, in a birth chart with Jia寅, Bing寅, Bing寅, Ding酉, Heavenly Virtue is at Ding, Monthly Virtue at Bing, and official seal at寅. Another example is a birth chart with Geng申, Geng辰, Geng子, Ren午, where Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue are both at Ren, and official seal at辰. Heavenly Virtue and official seal are in the same destiny palace, which is even more harmonious. The "Yan Ling Fate Book" states that Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue stars must be located on the day pillar to be considered valid; if they are elsewhere, they cannot be regarded as deities.

古歌云：月逢印綬喜官星，運入官鄉福必清。死絕運臨身不利，後行財運百無成。補曰：甲乙在亥子月生，丙丁在寅卯月生，戊己在巳午月生，壬癸在申酉月生，庚辛在辰戌丑未月生，或在巳午月生，皆是月逢印綬也。若四柱中元有官星，乃是官印相生，方為貴人，誠印綬格所最喜者也。若行官鄉運，則發福幾清厚。行死絕運，輕則災疾損傷重則死亡孝服。若行財鄉，貪財壞印，其禍百端。

An old song says: "When the moon meets the official star and the official star is favored, entering the official's native land brings clear blessings. If the official star is dead or in decline and the fortune comes to the body, it is not favorable. If the fortune comes to the wealth land, nothing will succeed." Additional explanation: If Jia or Yi wood is born in the亥 or 子 month, Bing or Ding fire is born in the 寅 or 卯 month, Wu or Ji earth is born in the 巳 or 午 month, Ren or Gui water is born in the 申 or 酉 month, and Geng or Xin metal is born in the 辰, 戌, 丑, or 未 month or the 巳 or 午 month, these are all cases of the month meeting the official star. If the four pillars originally have the official star, it is the case of the official star generating the seal star and the seal star generating the body, which is called "official and seal star mutual generation," and this is the most favored configuration for the seal star pattern. When entering the official star's native land, the blessings are clear and thick; when entering the seal star's dead or declining land, minor cases result in illness or injury, and major cases result in death or mourning. When entering the wealth land, greed for wealth harms the seal star, leading to many troubles.

又曰：重重生氣若無官，常作清高技藝看。官殺不來無爵祿，總為技藝也孤寒。補曰：月生日干年時俱有印綬，是謂重重生氣也，有官方作貴推。若無官殺，非技藝之流，則庸常之輩。總為清高之藝，亦不錫免孤若寒微而已。所謂印綬旺而子息稀是已。

It is also said: "When there is abundant life qi supporting the day stem, but no official star, one should regard it as a clear and refined skill. If the official or killing stars do not appear, one will not attain rank or wealth, and even if one possesses a refined skill, one will remain isolated and poor." Additional explanation: When the month stem supports the day stem, and both the year and hour pillars also have the印绶 (seal), this is called "abundant life qi." In such a case, there must be an official star in order to consider it as a noble destiny. If there is no official or killing star, then the person is not someone who relies on a single skill for a living, but rather an ordinary person. Even if the skill is refined, one will still be lonely and poor. The saying "when the seal is strong but children are few" refers precisely to this kind of destiny.

又曰：印授干頭重見比，如行運助必傷身。莫言此格無奇妙，運入財鄉福綠真。補曰：印綬生月，干頭重重，一見印綬之比肩，又行印旺之運，必傷身。所謂木賴水生，水盛則木漂，術逢壬癸水漂流，日主無根枉度秋是巳。印旺遇財乃發，須入財鄉運，乃能發福發祿，如水盛木漂，必須行敗運，以土制木，則木植其根為福，所謂歲運若行財旺也，反凶為吉遇王侯是也。《格解》所謂印綬畏入財鄉之句，不可抱泥是也。

It is also said: "When the official star appears again on the heavenly stem, if the fortune supports it, the body will surely suffer harm. Do not say this pattern has no extraordinary merit; when the fortune enters the wealth land, true blessings and honors will come." Additional explanation: When the official star is in the month's stem, and the heavenly stem repeatedly reveals the official star, and again meets the same official star through the same type of companion star, and the fortune enters a strong official star period, the body will certainly suffer harm. This is what is meant by the saying that wood relies on water to grow, but if there is too much water, the wood is actually floated away. The book of destiny says that wood meets the壬 and癸 (water) and is thus carried away; the day's main element has no root, and thus wastes away in vain. A strong official star destiny can only gain wealth and honor when it enters the wealth land, which is the land of wealth. It is like when water is abundant and wood is floated, one must enter a fortune that controls the water, using earth to block the water, so that the wood can take root and bring blessings. The saying "the official star fears entering the wealth land" in the "Pattern Explanation" should not be rigidly followed.

又曰：印綬官星旺氣純，傷官多遇轉精神。如行死絕並財地，無救反為泉下人。補曰：印逢官星，如值所喜，則為旺氣純也。傷官多遇，值如所忌，則不免轉而不精神也。舊文原是如此，而或者改旺氣為運氣，改傷官為偏官，以轉精神為有精神則非也。

It is also said: "When the official star and the印绶 are strong and pure, the person will have vitality. But if there are many伤官, the spirit will turn weak. If the person goes through the dead or exhausted phases and the wealth position, without any rescue, they will die prematurely." Additional explanation: When the印绶 meets the official star, it is exactly what it likes, so it is called strong and pure energy; but if there are many伤官, it is what it dislikes, and the energy will turn weak and decline. The original text was written like this. Some people changed "旺气" to "运气", "伤官" to "偏官", and interpreted "转精神" as "having spirit", which are all incorrect.

又曰：印星偏者是梟神，柱內最喜見財星。身旺遇之方是福，身衰梟旺更無情。補曰：印星偏者，如甲生亥月，乙生子月之類。無食則為偏印，有食則為梟神。柱中見偏財正財則吉，故曰偏印遇財乃發，又曰偏財能益（算）〔壽〕逢年，身旺遇之吉。若身弱逢梟旺，則為禍矣。所謂梟神興，而早年夭折是也。

It is also said: "When the印星 is biased, it is called the枭神. The column greatly prefers to see the财星. When the body is strong and meets the财星, it brings good fortune; but if the body is weak and the枭神 is strong, it becomes harmful." Additional explanation:the so-called偏印 refers to the印星 that shares the same yin and yang with the日主, such as甲wood born in the亥month or乙wood born in the子month. When there is no食神 in the column, it is simply called偏印; once there is a食神 and it is taken by the偏印, it is then called Owl Spirit. Seeing偏财 or正财 in the column is auspicious, so it is said that偏印 meets财 and becomes successful. It is also said that偏财 can prolong life and extend years (the original text has '算' which is likely a mistake for '寿', both are retained). If the body is strong and meets财, it is good. But if the body is weak and the Owl Spirit is strong, it becomes a disaster.the so-called Owl Spirit当权 and early death refers to this kind of destiny.

《絡繹賦》云：印臨子位，受子之榮。梟居祖位，破祖之基。補曰：或曰梟居祖位，破祖之基，甚祖之基，甚應驗。觀《六親論》云：“日時殺刃逢梟，半道妻兒離散”可見。《格解》謂梟居祖位破祖之基，再詳。《玉匣賦》云：華蓋與文星共會，尉遲為五伯良臣。補曰：文星謂印綬也。故《通明篇》云：“印綬文華也”，非文昌之文。

The Lüye Fu says: When the seal star falls in the hour column's position of children, it can receive the honor and support from the son; when the枭神 falls in the year column's position of ancestors, it will ruin the ancestral foundation. Additional explanation: Some people say that the case of Owl Spirit occupying the ancestral position and destroying the ancestral foundation is very accurate. Looking at the discussion in the Liuqin Lun which says "If there is seven杀 or Yang Blade in the day or hour column and枭神 appears again, the wife and children will be separated in the middle of life," this can be verified. The explanation in the Gejie on the case of Owl Spirit occupying the ancestral position and destroying the ancestral foundation still needs further detailed examination. The Yuxia Fu says: When the Huagai star and the 文星 are together, Wei Chigong became a virtuous minister of the Five Hegemons' era. Additional explanation: Here, the "文星" refers to the seal star, so the Tongming Pian says "the seal star is the literary culture," which does not refer to the 文昌 star's 文.

《寸金籤》云：印綬不喜臨官，帝旺逢之亦不歡。八字逢財無所用，行財不利卻無端。補曰：臨官是日干行臨官之地，印逢則病，故曰不喜見臨官帝旺。是干行帝旺之地，印逢則死，故曰逢之亦不歡八字中產見財星，喜見官星，如如行財旺之鄉，則貪財壞印為禍百端。所謂如行死絕財旺地，無救翻為泉下人。

The "Cun Jin Sign" says: "The officialdom is not favored by the seal star, and encountering prosperity also brings no joy. When the birth chart meets wealth, there is no use for it; encountering wealth in the destiny is detrimental without cause." Additional explanation:the so-called "officialdom" refers to the day stem arriving at its officialdom place, at which time the seal star is precisely in the "sickness" position, hence the dislike of encountering officialdom.the so-called "prosperity" refers to the day stem arriving at its prosperity place, at which time the seal star is in the "death" position, hence the lack of joy upon encountering it. In the birth chart, wealth stars are to be avoided, and official stars are preferred; if one arrives at a place where wealth is strong, it will lead to greed for wealth and damage to the seal star, resulting in many troubles. This is the meaning of the saying, "If one travels to a place where wealth is strong and the star is in death or decline, there is no salvation and one becomes a person in the afterlife."

《萬金賦》云：第一限逢印綬鄉，運行生旺必榮昌。官鄉會合遷官職，死絕當關是禍殃。《淵源歌》云：有印無財是福媒，喜逢官位怕臨財。主人囊括文章秀，一舉丹墀面帶來。《雲理賦》云：水泛者活木。補曰：此言水泛木浮格也。蓋甲木生於亥，則無咎。乙木死於亥，水泛木浮，恐無聚作。

The "Wan Jin Fu" says: "In the first period, encountering the native land of the official star brings prosperity and success. When the official star meets the flourishing and vigorous positions, promotion is certain. However, if it meets the dead or exhausted positions, it brings misfortune." The "Yuan Yuan Ge" says: "Having the official star but not the wealth star is a medium of good fortune. It is favorable to meet the official star but unfavorable to meet the wealth star. The person is outstanding in literature and can achieve success in one step, meeting the emperor face to face." The "Yun Li Fu" says: "When water flows widely but the wood remains alive." This refers to the "water flooding the wood floating" pattern. For Jia wood, the long life is in Hai, so being born in the Hai month does not bring disaster; for Yi wood, the dead position is in Hai, so encountering the "water flooding the wood floating" pattern may lead to difficulty in achieving success.

又曰：水盛則漂木無定，若行土運方榮。補曰：上文論陰木，此論陽木。蓋言甲木歸於子，水敗之鄉，柱中水印太盛，失土止者。人命得之，主漂盪無定，風花好酒，無成之造。遇土運止水，發福為榮。又曰：貪食乖疑，命用梟神因有病。補曰：如日坐梟神，或干支梟印重，運逢食神，必主貧乏生病，更帶刑法，作災不測。故《奧旨賦》云：“歲月時中有偏印，吉凶未萌。大運歲君遇壽星，災殃立至。”

It is also said that if water is too strong, the wood will float and be unstable, and one must go through the earth cycle to achieve success. Additional explanation: The previous statement refers to the yin wood, yi, while this one refers to the yang wood, jia. It means that the jia wood is in the position of zi, which is the place where water is in its bath and decline, and if there is excessive water in the column without earth to control it, the person's life will be wandering and unsettled, fond of elegance and drinking, and ultimately achieve nothing. When encountering the earth cycle, the water is stopped, and fortune and honor are achieved. It is also said that if one is greedy for food, there will be discord and suspicion, which is due to the use of the枭神 in the destiny, leading to illness. Additional explanation: If the day branch is occupied by the枭神, or if the heavenly stem and earthly branch both have枭印, and the big year encounters the food god being taken, it will certainly lead to poverty and illness. If there is also a criminal law god, the calamities are unpredictable. Therefore, the "Ode to the Essence" says: "If there is a biased印 in the year, month, and hour, the fortune and misfortune have not yet appeared. If the big year and the year meet the longevity star, calamity will arrive immediately."

又曰：命用梟神，富家營辦。又曰：天干二丙，地支全寅，更加生印，死見凶臨。又曰：壬癸多金，生氣酉申。土旺則貴，水旺則貧。又曰：癸日申提，卯寅歲時。年殺月劫，林下孤悽。

It is also said that those whose fate relies on the Owl Spirit are often engaged in business and management roles within wealthy families. It is also said that if two Bing Fire appear in the heavenly stems and the寅 branch is complete, along with the presence of the印星 to nourish, then when the person reaches the dead ground in their life, misfortune will arise. It is also said that for a day master of壬癸 water, if there is an abundance of metal in the column, the life qi is located in申 and酉; at this time, if earth is strong, then wealth is attained, but if water is strong, then poverty follows—because water has already been nourished by metal, further strength would lead to overflow without control. It is also said that for a day master of癸 water, if申 is the month stem, and卯 and寅 appear in the year and hour, with a killer star in the year and a劫星 in the month, such a fate can only be spent in the mountains and forests, living in solitude and sorrow.

己亥、乙亥、乙丑、丁亥。臨川黃良三公富命，水重輕。楠曰：水氣重重在地支，木漂水泛欲何依。最宜土運來克水，財帛金珠樂有餘。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Ji Hai, the month pillar is Yi Hai, the day pillar is Yi Chou, and the hour pillar is Ding Hai. This is a wealthy destiny of Linchuan Huang Liang San Gong. There is an excess of water and a deficiency of wood. Zhang Nan interpreted that there are three Hais in the earth branches, indicating a heavy presence of water; the wood is floated by the water and has no support. The most suitable is to go through the earth destiny to control the water. In this way, wealth in the form of gold and jewels will be abundant and sufficient.

乙木生亥，重重水氣以漂之，早行癸酉壬申，木多見水不利，一入辛未庚午己巳戊辰四運，土止水流，財發萬緡，正謂印綬若多，財要見也。

Yi wood is born in the亥 month, with heavy water energy lifting it up. In early years, traveling through Guiyou and Renshen, gold and water are both strong, and with enough wood, more water is not beneficial. Once entering Xinwei, Gengwu, Jisi, and Wuchen, the branches of the years have heavy earth, stopping the overflowing water, and wealth reaches ten thousand strings. This exactly matches the saying "If the印绶 is excessive, wealth must be seen"—when印绶 is too much, it causes disaster, and wealth is needed to break it.

丁亥、辛亥、乙亥、丁亥。盱江劉三三公，水多漂木之格。楠曰：乙生亥月水重重，殺印分明祖業豐。戊己運中雖發福，再行水運壽年終。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Dinghai, the month pillar is Xinhai, the day pillar is Yihai, and the hour pillar is Dinghai. This is the birth chart of Xujiang Liu Sannan, with a pattern of excessive water which floats the wood. Zhang Nan interpreted that the Yimwood is born in the Hai month, and all four pillars are Hai, with heavy water qi; the monthly dry branch Xingold is the killer, and the Hai water is the official, with clear distinction between killer and official, thus the ancestors' wealth is abundant; although during the Wuji earth years, fortune can be realized, but when further proceeding into the water years, the lifespan will reach its end.

乙木生亥，水氣重重，但喜純粹，水原未蓋頭。蓋得祖財豐富，己酉戊運，屠名頗振，酉地殺輕得祿也。原殺星見水，多洩去精神，殺弱入酉得祿，生子甚多。一入申運，壬水太旺，水來泛木死矣。

Yi wood is born in the亥 month, with heavy water energy. It is fortunate that the four pillars are pure and unadulterated, and there is no water in the heavenly stems to cover and suppress. Therefore, he enjoys abundant ancestral property. In the Jiyou and Wu years, his reputation is very prominent, because酉 is the禄 of Xin metal, and the originally weak seven killing star (seven杀) gains strength here. The original killing star Xin metal is drained by the many waters, making the killing star weak, but when it enters酉, it gains its禄, so there are many children. However, when entering the Shen year, the壬 water in Shen is in its growth phase, leading to excessive water power. The wood becomes rootless, and the person dies.

壬寅、辛亥、丁巳、辛亥。盱江劉瑛千九公富命，衰印畏財格。楠曰：丁火生臨亥月乾，木神類聚喜相連。柱中最怕金為病，運入東方福祿全。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Renyin, the month pillar is Xinhai, the day pillar is Dingsi, and the hour pillar is Xinhai. This is the prosperous destiny of Xujiang Liu Ying Qianjiu Gong, characterized by weak official stars and a fear of wealth. Zhang Nan interpreted that the Dingsi fire is born in the Hai month, which is the time when water is strong in the Qian position; the wood spirits are of the same type and gather together, which is favorable; the most feared is the arrival of metal causing illness; when the destiny enters the eastern wood land, blessings and honors will be complete.

丁火生於亥月，火神衰弱，喜年干透出壬水，丁壬化木於亥木神類聚，用神無疑矣。蓋得巳宮有庚來損木，則金為病明矣。運行甲寅乙卯丙辰丁運，枯木逢春，又喜火破庚金存木，富享優遊。入巳強寇毀廬，喪子奇禍，蓋嫌巳中金來克木也。午未木死陰壽。

Ding fire is born in the month of Hai, and its strength is weak. It is favorable for the heavenly stem壬water to appear in the year, which combines with the day stem Ding fire to transform into wood. Since Hai is the long life of wood, the wood deity is of the same kind and gathers together, so the useful god is clear without doubt. However, the day branch Si contains hidden Geng metal, which harms the wood, so metal becomes the harmful deity, which is also clear. When the big destiny enters Jiayin, Yimao, Bingchen, and Ding, withered wood meets spring; it is also favorable for fire to overcome Geng metal and protect the wood, thus leading to wealth and ease. When the destiny enters Si, there will be robbery and burning of houses, and also loss of children, resulting in consecutive misfortunes, because the strong Geng metal in Si harms the wood. When entering Wu and Wei, the wood enters the dead and tomb places, and the lifespan ends.

乙丑、辛巳、己巳、庚午。豐城孫世佑佈政貴命，旺變為弱用印格。楠曰：己土雖然坐旺鄉，重重金氣損精陽。旺中變弱來親印，殺運應知佐廟廊。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Yichou, the month pillar is Xinsi, the day pillar is Jisi, and the hour pillar is Gengwu. This is a prestigious destiny of Fengcheng Sun Shiyou, who held the position of Governor of the Province. The pattern is one that transitions from strength to weakness, thus using the印star as the key element. Zhang Nan explained that although the己earth is sitting in a strong position, it is severely damaged by the heavy metal energy, leading to a decline in its original strength. In this case, it is necessary to rely on the印star. Once the killing star appears, it can support the court.

己土雖生巳月，本為火生之域。夫何金氣重重？己土見金洩其精氣，賴有三重火氣，大抵土好暖而畏寒，則己土親火為印綬。運行己卯戊寅，殺星太旺，故曰印輕者賴官殺以生之，所以位至方伯。

The earthy stem Ji is born in the month of Si, which is a fire month. This is naturally a situation where fire generates earth, as the earth plate is in the fire element. However, the column contains heavy metal energy: the monthly stem is Xin, the hour stem is Geng, and the year branch is Chou, which is a metal store. When Ji earth meets metal, its essence is drained. It relies entirely on the triple fire energy of Si, Si, and Wu to support it. Generally, earth prefers warmth and fears cold and dampness, so Ji earth is close to fire, taking fire as its nourishing element. When the big destiny moves into Ji Mao and Wu Yin, the wood becomes strong, which is a powerful killing star for Ji earth. This exactly matches the saying, "When the nourishing element is weak, it relies on the killing element to generate it." The killing element generates the nourishing element, which in turn generates the self, so the official position reached was that of a provincial governor.

西內運火輕，猶宜補起火來。大運入子見財而破印，財乃妻也，因妻而致禍也。蓋原無水止有火土，則東方水運不美，此則土虛而好火，畏水傷火，子運死也明矣。

In the western direction, the fire energy becomes lighter, so it is still advisable to strengthen the fire. When the big destiny enters the water of the Zi branch, it breaks the seal and brings wealth, but in the Six Relations, water represents the wife, so he suffers misfortune due to marital matters. Originally, the chart has no water, only fire and earth, so entering the northern water destiny is not favorable. This destiny is weak in earth and prefers fire, and it is most afraid of water damaging the fire. Therefore, dying in the Zi destiny is natural. (The original text 'Eastern water destiny' should be 'Northern water destiny'.)

壬戌、壬寅、丁卯、戊申。崇仁方武十凌遲死，貪財壞印。楠曰：丁火生寅木氣柔，財來沖印便成憂。再行財運災難免，直待凌遲死便休。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Renxu, the month pillar is Rennyin, the day pillar is Dingmao, and the hour pillar is Wushen. This is the fate of Chengren Fangwu, who eventually suffered the punishment of being slowly executed. The cause was due to his greed for wealth and destruction of the official seal. Zhang Nan explained: the Ding fire was born in the Rennyin month, when the wood energy was still soft and weak; when the wealth star clashed with the official seal star, it brought about trouble; if he continued to travel through the wealth path, misfortune was inevitable; until he was executed by slow slicing, the matter was finally concluded.

丁火日干，生於立春後二三日，其火檄寒矣，其木極嫩矣。正為木嫩火衰，不合年月兩點壬水，再來溼火溼木，時上申宮庚金，沖出嫩木。且有戌了透出，年支戊土透出，月上真土，作正火土傷官用印，不合衰印受傷。

The day master is Ding Fire, born after the beginning of spring by two or three days, when the fire is still very weak and cold. The wood in寅 is also very young and tender. At this time when the wood is young and the fire is weak, the heavenly stems of the year and month are both Ren Water, which extinguish the fire and soak the wood. The Geng Metal in the hour branch申 also clashes and controls the tender wood. There is戌土 in the column with Ding Fire revealed, and the hour stem hasWu Earth revealed, while the month stem寅 also contains the original energy ofWu Earth. This forms a proper pattern of fire and earth as the official, with the印 as the useful element. Unfortunately, the weak印 is also injured. (The original text mistakenly says 「year branch戊土 revealed」 instead of 「hour stem戊土 revealed」.)

一入巳運，庚金得生於巳，壞了衰印，因殺死樂安東陳人云壬餘命，武十為首，問凌遲。迥罪而殆。蓋透出傷官，身衰用印，印昨受傷，故犯此極刑。

Once entering the Si cycle, the庚 metal gains growth in Si, completely destroying the already weakened official star. He therefore killed more than twenty members of the Chen family from the Ledaotong clan, and as the principal offender Fang Wu was sentenced to be executed by lingchi, dying as punishment. In summary: the heavenly stem reveals a harmful star to release the body, the day master being already weak can only rely on the official star, but the official star is injured and has no remedy, hence committing such a crime and suffering such a severe punishment.

乙亥、癸未、丁卯、甲辰。撫城過桓九公，木無金之格。楠曰：丁生未月火揚威，見木重生火不知。大喜庚辛來損木，再行木運本非宜。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Yihai, the month pillar is Guiwei, the day pillar is Dingmao, and the hour pillar is Jiachen. This is the birth chart of Fu Cheng Guo Huanjiu, with a pattern of excessive wood and no metal to control it. Zhang Nan interpreted that the Ding fire is born in the month of Wei, so the fire is strong and flourishing; with more wood coming to generate it layer by layer, the fire becomes too strong without restraint; the most favorable is the presence of Geng and Xin metal to reduce the wood; if another wood destiny comes, it would not be suitable.

丁火生臨未月，火神猶旺，再見木多，返助其炎威也。初行辛巳庚運，木多見金而克之，行財頗逐。但四柱原無一點金氣，財神無根，生財而不克大通。行為妻，行寅卯助起比劫妻。到此闢妻離子，呻吟不利，豈非命該如是乎？

Ding fire is born in the month of Wei, where the fire energy is still strong. If there is an excess of wood, it will only enhance the fire's intensity. In the early years of Xinsi and Geng, there is an abundance of wood and metal to restrain it, leading to smooth success in wealth matters. However, the original chart has no metal at all, so the wealth star is rootless. Although it can generate wealth, it cannot achieve great success. Wealth in the Six Relations represents the wife. When the chart runs through寅 and卯, the wood becomes strong, generating fire and assisting the same kind to compete for wealth, leading to separation from wife and children and difficulties in all aspects. Is this not the fate that one is destined to follow?

辛卯、辛卯、戊寅、壬子。與夫子命，去官留殺同印。楠曰：去官留殺理分明，主弱分明用印星。運入南方夫子旺，逢申破印禍來並。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Xin Mao, the month pillar is Xin Mao, the day pillar is Wu Yin, and the hour pillar is Ren Zi. This is a female's chart viewed together with her husband and son, belonging to a pattern where the official star is removed and the seven killer is retained, combined with the use of the seal star. Zhang Nan explained: removing the official star and retaining the seven killer is clear; since the day's ruler is weak, the seal star is naturally needed; when the destiny enters the southern direction, both the husband and son become strong; once the Sheng year breaks the seal star, misfortunes come all at once.

年上兩重乙未夫星，天干兩辛去之，獨用寅中甲丙兩字。早行壬癸運，疊疊損兒，蓋為壬癸傷印也。入巳丙火得祿，生子旺夫，南方火旺，財享安福。脫甲患疾而死，壬水破印也。伯母瑛四孺人命。

The year and month branches both contain the Wood of卯, which is the official star, representing the husband; two辛 gold in the heavenly stem overcomes it, leaving only the Wood of甲 in the day branch寅, which is the seven killer star, and the Fire of丙, the scholar star, available. In early years, when the fortune moves through the Water of壬 and癸, it continuously harms the children, because the Water of壬 and癸 overcomes the Fire of丙, thus damaging the scholar star. When the fortune enters巳, the Fire of丙 gains strength in巳, thus producing a son and benefiting the husband; when the fortune proceeds through the southern direction, where Fire is strong, it enjoys happiness and blessings. After leaving the Wood of甲, he fell ill and died, still due to the Water of壬 in the hour stem overcoming the scholar star. This is the destiny of my maternal aunt Ying's fourth daughter.

乙卯、戊寅、丙戌、乙未。富女命，無夫星入格。楠曰：丙火生寅土透天，無夫入格福連綿。身衰宜入南方運，用印分明豈偶然。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Yi Mao, the month pillar is Wu Yin, the day pillar is Bing Xu, and the hour pillar is Yi Wei. This is the birth chart of a wealthy and prosperous woman. Although there is no husband star in the chart, it forms a unique pattern on its own. Zhang Nan explained: the丙 fire is born in the寅 month, and the戊 earth appears in the heavenly stem; the absence of the husband star actually leads to a favorable pattern, with continuous good fortune; since the day's main element is weak, it is suitable to go through the southern fire destiny; taking the seal as the useful element, the reasoning is clear and definite, not by chance.

丙火生寅，蓋寅中艮土，戊未又有土，月上戊土透出，寅月火虛，土洩精英太過，正作火土傷官用印。蓋傷官衰者用印，原喜柱中不見夫星。原若有夫行南方運，必主孤貧，此則原無夫星，則不論夫也，所以南方運，助夫生子而富。又作火虛有焰，一入申運，見金破木死矣。

Jia fire is born in the寅 month, and the寅 branch originally contains the艮 position of earth. The day branch is戌, the hour branch is未, both being earth, and the month dry branch also has Wu earth appearing on the heavenly stem. Fire in the寅 month is inherently weak, and the earth further drains its essence excessively. This is a case of fire and earth as official stars, and the use of the seal star is required. When the official star drains the vital energy of the day master, the seal star should be used. In this case, the original chart originally did not have the husband star. If the original chart had the husband star, and then the southern fire fortune came, which would destroy the husband star, it would certainly lead to loneliness and poverty. Now since there is no husband star in the original chart, there is no need to worry about the husband being destroyed, so the southern fortune can instead help produce offspring and bring wealth. This is another example of 'fire that is weak but has a flame'. Once the申 fortune comes, the申 metal destroys the two乙 wood seal stars in the year and hour, and the person dies.

楠曰：陽刃格，六陽日干謂之陽刃理也，六陰日干不謂之刃。但用刃之說，未究其理，則冥然不知也。書云陽刃無沖要可極品。蓋甲日生臨卯月，甲見卯中乙木，如兄見弟，則能分我之祖財，奪我之祖業，再加歲日時中木又有氣，何用乙木之再助我乎？如是則不用刃也，而以刃為病也，則用庚金七殺。

Zhang Nan said: The Yang Blade pattern applies only to the six Yang Day Stems, namely Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, Ren, and not to the six Yin Day Stems, namely Yi, Ding, Ji, Xin, Gui. However, if one does not deeply understand how to use the Blade, they will remain confused. The books say that the Yang Blade is not harmed by being in conflict, and can lead to great success in official positions. For example, if the Day Stem is Jia Wood and it is born in the卯 month, Jia Wood sees the卯 which contains Yi Wood. This is like a brother seeing his younger brother, and the younger brother can divide the family property and take over the family business. Moreover, if there is ample Wood energy in the year, day, and hour, then why would Yi Wood be needed to help? In such a case, the Blade should not be used, but instead regarded as a harmful spirit, and the Seven Killers, namely Geng Metal, should be used to control it.

若去其刃，疊疊財官七殺，則日干雖旺，則變為弱，此則甲刃為用神。若行酉運，沖去刃星，猶如人衰弱無力，全敕弟來扶持，令被酉金殺死我弟也，則主有極凶殺傷蛇虎之禍矣。若如此等，必須要印綬之運，生起我刃星。比肩運，以助起其刃星。

In reverse, if the blade is removed, and the column contains layers of wealth, official stars, and seven killers, the day master, although originally strong, will become weak. At this point, the jia wood in the卯 becomes the useful god. If another you year comes and the blade star is冲, it is like a person who is already weak and helpless, relying on his younger brother for support. Now the you metal kills this younger brother, leading to extremely dangerous calamities such as wars and snake and tiger disasters. For such a destiny, one must go through a yin shou or bi jian period to support the blade star.

又日煞無刃不顯，刃無殺不威。蓋日主旺，得車殺以合去其刃星。然殺乃之人，刃乃之器，刃煞停均，多作兵刑顯宦，若日主弱刃為助，見官煞多，制去其刃，多主盜小俟，然陽刃格，與建祿格頗同。但見祿不言刃者，蓋日月令俱同一體純和也。四柱太旺，又露了出丁火貼身，其刃鋒愈熾，則身首官安得不處乎？如夏柱州之命甚驗，說見人命見驗類。

It is also said that without a Yang Blade, the Seven Killers cannot become prominent, and without the Seven Killers, the Yang Blade cannot be formidable. When the day master is strong, it is appropriate to use the Seven Killers to harmonize with the Yang Blade. The Seven Killers are like enforcers, while the Yang Blade is like the weapon used to execute, and when their strength is balanced, they often result in officials holding power over military and legal affairs. However, if the day master is inherently weak and relies on the Yang Blade for support, but the column contains too many official and killer stars that suppress the Yang Blade, then the person is likely to become a petty thief or a wicked person. The Yang Blade pattern is quite similar to the Established Wealth pattern, but when the wealth is visible, it is not called a blade, because the day master and the monthly stem share the same energy, being pure and harmonious without any killing or cutting. If the four pillars are already too strong, and a Ding fire appears on the surface to closely nourish it, the blade's sharpness becomes even more intense, how can the disaster of losing one's head and life be avoided? For example, the case of Xia Zhuang is extremely accurate, details of which will be discussed later in the section on verified human destinies.

建祿格者，日主得主祿之地，非官祿也。書云月令建祿，多無祖屋，而不顯言其理，人用財為馬，官為祿，假如甲日生寅月，甲以辛為官，己土為財，財官到寅為死絕地。人則以財祖業，官為福神，祖為福神都元，此格多無祖業者甚驗矣。原甲日生寅，然上乃甲木之舍，財官空倒，又安有祖屋乎！年上若見此祿，亦主祖業飄零。帶此建格，多主刑妻，與陽刃格同。如甲日見寅，寅中有甲木來克妻也。

The so-called Jian Lu pattern refers to the day stem being in its own禄 position in the month. This does not mean official salary. The books say that people with Jian Lu in the month usually do not have ancestral property, but they do not explain the reason clearly. People regard wealth as a horse and official position as a禄. For example, if the day stem is Jia Wood and the month is寅, Jia Wood takes Xin Metal as its official and Ji Earth as its wealth. However, both Xin Metal and Ji Earth are in a dead or dying state in寅. Wealth represents ancestral property, and official position represents a blessing god. If both the root of wealth and the blessing god are empty, then this pattern usually indicates no ancestral property, and the prediction is very accurate. If Jia Wood is born in寅, then寅 is merely the home of Jia Wood, and both wealth and official are empty. How can there be ancestral property? If the year column also has this禄, it also indicates that ancestral property is lost. People with the Jian Lu pattern often suffer from marital disputes, which is the same as the Yang Ren pattern. For example, if Jia Wood is born in寅,寅 contains Jia Wood's same stem, which competes for wealth, and wealth represents wife.

若四柱有氣太旺，慢不建祿格，要官殺剋制其祿，要財星以為身旺之何托。若或歲日昌中，財殺太多，即旺孌為弱也宜印運以生其福神，宜動運以助起祿也。又日一見財官，自然發福。蓋身旺，原廬舍內無財官，則無祖業，若身旺能任其財，豈不白手成家乎？

If the four pillars have strength but the day master is too strong, there is no need to strictly follow the established method of the built-in fortune pattern. Instead, use official and killer elements to control this fortune. Also, include wealth elements so that the strong day master has something to rely on. If there are too many wealth and killer elements among the year, month, day, and hour pillars, causing the day master to shift from strong to weak, then it is suitable to go on a path of the minister element to generate and support the auspicious deity, and to go on a path of similar elements to assist the fortune. It is also said that seeing wealth and official elements naturally brings good fortune: since the day master is strong, originally there was no wealth or official element in the family, so there was no ancestral property; but a strong day master can bear the wealth, so it is not difficult to build a family from scratch.

補曰：夫陽刃者，在天為紫暗星，專行誅。在地為陽刃殺，祿前一位是也。喜偏殺伏，則陽刃起於邊戌，發富發貴，為將為相者多矣。故《千里馬》曰：「羊刃偏官有制，應職掌於兵權。」故《三車一覽》云：「陽刃倘同生氣，閫內誰權，忌反伏吟。」經支：鈦吟反刃，歲運與玩命相對，卯見卯，酉見酉是也。遇之必凶，即歲運並臨災殃立至也。

The god Yangren is represented in the heavens as the Purple Dark Star, which specializes in execution and punishment. In the earthly branches, it is called Yangren Kill, located one position before the Day Stem's禄 (favorable position). It prefers to have a biased official or seven killing stars to restrain it, allowing Yangren to achieve military success at the border, gaining wealth and high status, and becoming generals and ministers. Therefore, the text "Qilima" says: "When Yangren is paired with a biased official and restrained, it should hold military power." The text "Sancheli Yilan" says: "If Yangren comes together with Life Qi, who can hold power within the inner chamber? It is most disliked when there is reverse chant or hidden chant." The term "hidden chant" in the classics refers to when the year's stem and the current year's stem are the same as the native's stem, such as卯 meeting卯 or酉 meeting酉. When this occurs, it is extremely dangerous, meaning "when the year and the current year coincide, calamity arrives immediately."

何謂扳吟？蓋沖擊之謂也。如酉沖卯刃，卯沖酉刃是也。遇之即處，即羊刃沖合歲君勃禍至之也，忌酉刃三合君，流年見戌，而卯刃三合，流年見己丑，而酉刃三合，如流年見戌，而卯六匐，流年見辰，而酉六合，其人當年禍必速至，即羊刃合歲君，勃然禍至之謂也。

What is reverse chant? It refers to a clash. For example, when酉 (You) comes to clash with卯刃 (Mao Ren) or when卯 (Mao) comes to clash with酉刃 (You Ren), there will be troubles. This is exactly what is said: "When the Yang Ren clashes with the Tai Sui, calamity suddenly arises." It is also considered inauspicious if the Yang Ren and Tai Sui form a Triple Harmony or Six Harmony: if in the current year there is巳 (Si) or丑 (Chou) and the Mao Ren forms a Triple Harmony, or if there is巳 (Si) or丑 (Chou) and the You Ren forms a Triple Harmony, or if there is戌 (Xu) and the Mao Ren forms a Six Harmony, or if there is辰 (Chen) and the You Ren forms a Six Harmony, the person will certainly encounter misfortune quickly. This is referred to as the Yang Ren combining with the Tai Sui, leading to sudden calamity. (The original passage has many errors and omissions, and it is transcribed as is without changes.)

忌魁罡刑害，全無官印，福神相助則為禍，有官印福神相助則為福，化為友貴。何謂羊刃？甲丙戊庚壬五陽有刃，乙丁己辛癸五干無刃，教訓名羊刃，如命中有刃，不可便言凶，大率與煞七相似。凡有刃者，多有富人，最喜身旺坐祿，合殺有制，殺刃兩全，非常之命。

It is also advisable to avoid the presence of both the Kui Gang and Xing Hai. If there are no official stars or seal stars and other auspicious deities to assist, it becomes a calamity; but if there are official and seal stars to help, it turns into good fortune, becoming a valuable sign. What is Yang Ren? The five yang heavenly stems, Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, and Ren, each have a Yang Ren, while the five yin heavenly stems, Yi, Ding, Ji, Xin, and Gui, do not have Yang Ren. The ancients established this term as a warning. If a person's destiny includes Yang Ren, one should not immediately judge it as凶 (evil), as its nature is generally similar to the Seven Killings. Those who have Yang Ren tend to become wealthy, and they most benefit from having a strong self and sitting on a禄 (favorable position). If there is also a Seven Killing that harmonizes with it, and there are controlling deities, then having both the Seven Killing and Yang Ren is an extraordinary destiny.

《三車一覽》云：羊刃有（三）〔二〕。有劫財羊刃，甲見乙是也，不利於財官格。護祿淹刃，甲見卯是也，大利於歸祿格。斯言誠為確論。若乙見丙，謂倒祿羊刃，則非也。蓋己見丙，名為背祿傷官，誠大利於去官留殺路。名為背祿羊刃，甚牽強解。亦謂乙見丙之說，恐不綬，誠是。

The *San Che Yi Lian* says: Yangren comes in two types. The first is "Jie Cai Yangren," such as when Jia wood meets Yi wood, which is detrimental to the wealth and official position pattern. The second is "Hu Lu Yangren," such as when Jia wood meets Mao, which is highly beneficial for the returning wealth pattern. These statements are indeed definitive. As for the claim that Yi wood meeting Bing fire is called "Dao Lu Yangren," that is incorrect. When Ji earth meets Bing fire, it is called "Bei Lu Shang Gan," which is indeed very beneficial for the method of removing officials and retaining killers. If it were called "Bei Lu Yangren," the explanation would be quite forced. Similarly, the idea that Yi wood meeting Bing fire is called "Dao Lu Yangren" probably does not make sense, and the previous refutation is correct.

又曰：劫財諸格，大忌財官尤甚，雖然亦有用時。《喜忌篇》云：日干無氣，時逢羊刃不為凶。《繼善篇》云：君子格中，也犯七殺羊刃。又曰：甲以乙妹妻庚，凶為吉兆。觀此又不可執一而論也。《洪範》支羊刃喜奪資財化鬼。又曰：身弱財豐，喜羊刃史弟為助。

It is also said that any pattern involving劫财 is most unfavorable when it meets wealth and official power, and the aversion to it is even stronger than that of the other elements. However, there are also situations where it can be beneficial. The "Xiji篇" states that if the day stem lacks strength, encountering Yangren in the hour pillar is not considered harmful. The "Jisuan篇" mentions that the命格 of a gentleman may also involve the seven杀 and Yangren. It is also said that when Jia wood marries his younger sister Yi wood to Geng metal, the combination of Yi and Geng, which is considered凶, turns into a favorable omen. This shows that one should not rigidly follow a single principle. The "Hongfan" explains that Yangren can seize others' wealth and also resolve ghostly killing. It is also said that when the day stem is weak and there is an excess of wealth, the presence of Yangren, which acts as a brother, is actually beneficial.

《撮要》支羊刃怕沖宜合。《易監》支羊刃重重必克妻，《寸金賦》劫財傷父京傷妻。《萬金賦》云：劫若重逢人夭壽。《元理賦》云：殺刃又顯均停，位至王候。殺刃重而無制，身為胥吏。又曰：男多羊刃必重婚。又曰：羊刃不喜刑沖。

The "Zuoyao" states that Yangren fears being clashed with and prefers to be in harmony. The "Yijian" says that having multiple Yangren will certainly harm the wife. The "Cunjing Fu" states that劫财 harms both the father and the wife. The "Wanjin Fu" says that if劫财 appears repeatedly, the person tends to have a short lifespan. The "Yuanli Fu" says that if both seven杀 and Yangren are revealed and are of equal strength, one can attain the position of a prince or a marquis; but if seven杀 and Yangren are heavy but without controlling deities, one can only be a low-ranking official in the government. It also says that a man with many Yangren will definitely remarry. It also states that Yangren dislikes being punished and clashed with.

《萬尚書賦》官星帶刃，掌萬將之威權，又曰：傷官有刃，將相公侯。又曰：印刃相當，官高極品。又曰：殺刃休囚，祿薄之士，又曰：煞制刃興，主掌滿營之兵卒。若是用神輕淺，決為吏卒卑官。又曰：刃輔傷官，際一日風雲之會。

The "Wan Shushu Fu" says: When the official star is accompanied by the Yang Blade, it can command the authority over a vast army; it also says that when the injurious star is paired with the Yang Blade, one can become a general, prime minister, marquis, or duke; it also says that when the seal star and the blade star are of equal strength, the official rank can reach the highest level; it also says that when both the killing star and the blade star are in a weak and confined state, they are merely people with a modest official position; it also says that when the killing star is restrained and the blade star rises, it indicates control over a full army. If the essential element used is weak and shallow, then one is certainly only a low-ranking official. It also says that when the Yang Blade supports the injurious star, one will eventually encounter a momentous opportunity in a great era.

古歌云：羊刃七殺怕逢官，刑沖破害禍非常。大怕財旺居三合，截髮斷指主殘偽。又曰：春夏火逢時旺，秋金冬水一般同。不宜羊刃天干透，運至重逢定有凶。又曰：劫財羊刃不堪侵，不帶官星一世貧。甲乙互逢皆仿此，縱多財帛化為塵。

The first ancient song says: If a person's destiny already has a Yang Blade and Seven Killers, and then also has an official star, it becomes very dangerous. If further encounters with punishments, conflicts, breaks, or harm, misfortunes will be severe. Especially to be wary of the wealth star forming a Triple Harmony, which may bring about injuries like cutting off hair or breaking fingers. The second song says: In spring and summer months, fire is in its season and strong; the metal in autumn and water in winter are similar. At such times, it is not advisable for the Yang Blade to appear in the heavenly stem. If the big destiny again goes through the land of the Blade, it will certainly bring disaster. The third song says: If the person is robbed by the劫财 and Yang Blade, and there is no official star in the column to control them, they will be poor all their life. For example, if Jia wood meets Yi wood, or Yi wood meets Jia wood, it follows this principle. Even if there is a lot of wealth, it will eventually turn to dust.

又曰：傷官不忌劫相逢，七殺偏官理亦同。若是無官不忌劫，身強遇比劫嫌重。又曰：劫財羊刃兩頭居，外面光華內本虛。官殺兩頭俱不出，少年夭折謾嗟吁。又曰：甲子丁卯非為刃，乙酉庚申理亦同。合起人元財馬旺，中年顯達富豪翁。

The first verse explains: people with a wounded official need not fear encountering a劫财, because the wounded official can dissipate the劫财's energy; the same principle applies to those with seven killers or biased officials, as the killer can control the劫财. Only when there is no official in the chart and the day's main element is naturally strong, adding more劫财 becomes excessive. The second verse explains: when劫财 and the Yang Blade are positioned at the beginning and end of the chart, they may appear prosperous on the surface but are actually hollow inside; if neither official nor killer is revealed to restrain them, early death is inevitable and one can only lament in vain. The third verse explains: the days of Jiazi and Dingmao should not be considered as Yang Blade, and the same applies to Yiyou and Gengshen; as long as the hidden heavenly stem in the earthly branches can combine to form a strong wealth star, success and wealth can be achieved in middle age.

又曰：日刃歸時身要旺，正財忌運忌遭沖。且如戊日午為刃，子丑財鄉立見凶。財運無沖還不忌，官星制刃得尊榮。月中有印印斯通，運到官鄉貴亦同。柱若財多嫌殺運，無財殺運喜興隆。

It is also said: "The day's sharp weapon should return to the hour pillar, and the day's ruler must be strong. The proper wealth should avoid the bad fortune and should not be conflicting." If the sharp weapon returns to the hour pillar, the day's ruler must be strong enough. If one travels through the fortune of proper wealth or if there is a conflict in the original chart, these are all bad signs. For example, if the day's ruler is Wu earth and the sharp weapon is Wu fire, traveling through Zi or Chou, which are the wealth areas, will immediately bring misfortune. However, if the wealth fortune does not involve a conflict, there is no need to avoid it. If there is an official star to control the sharp weapon, one can achieve honor and prestige. If there is an imprint in the month's ruler, the imprint can connect and transform the harmful influences, and traveling through the official fortune will also bring great prestige. If there is a lot of wealth in the chart, then traveling through a killing fortune is undesirable, because wealth will generate killing and attack the body. If there is no wealth in the chart, traveling through a killing fortune is actually favorable, because the killing can control the sharp weapon.

《醉醒子氣象篇》云：權刃復行權刃，刃藥亡身。本注云：權殺也，刃兵也。身旺用此二端，乃兵刑首出之人也。殺旺喜行鄉，刃旺吃虧殺地，若原殺旺復行殺旺之鄉，立業建功處，不免死於刀劍之下。刃多再行羊刃之地，進祿得財處，必然終於藥石之間，數使然也。

The "Weather Forecast Section" of "Zui Xing Zi" says: When both authority and the Yang Blade are already established in the original chart, and then another cycle of authority and blade occurs, one will either die from weapons or eventually pass away from medicine. The original note explains: "Authority" refers to the Seven Killings, and "Blade" refers to the Yang Blade. If the day's ruler is strong and these two are used, it indicates a person who holds power in military and legal affairs and achieves great success. When the Seven Killings are strong, it is favorable to go through a cycle where the Seven Killings are restrained. When the Yang Blade is strong, it is disadvantageous to enter a cycle where the Seven Killings are strong. If the original chart already has strong Seven Killings and then another cycle of strong Seven Killings occurs, during the time of establishing a career and achieving accomplishments, one is inevitably doomed to die by weapons. If there are already many Yang Blades and then another cycle of Yang Blade occurs, during the time of gaining official rank and wealth, one is certainly destined to pass away from medicine. All of this is determined by fate.

又曰：幫身羊刃，喜合嫌沖。本注曰：刃乃才身這物，大怕身旺逢之，得一重殺與刃相匐，化為權星。若見官與刃沖戰，乃成惡性殺。用者當審其輕重，好惡何如。

It is also said that the Yangren, which is used to support the day master, prefers to be in harmony and dislikes being in conflict. The original commentary explains: the Yangren is originally a supportive element, but it is most feared when the day master is already strong and encounters it. In such a case, if another heavy seven killer is combined with the Yangren to restrain it, the Yangren will transform into a star of authority. However, if the official star conflicts directly with the Yangren, it will instead provoke a fierce and evil killer. Those who use the Yangren should examine its strength and determine whether it is beneficial or harmful in this particular chart.

又曰：羊刃臨於五鬼，定須重犯徙流。本注：如壬申生人，五鬼在子。癸酉生人，五鬼在丑。丙寅生人，五鬼在午。丁卯生人，五鬼在未。或者三合之次。一行師《命書》云：羊刃重重又見祿，福貴金玉，斯可謂吉。

It is also said that when the Yangren falls in the position of the five ghosts, the person will certainly suffer repeated punishments, exile, and banishment. The original commentary gives examples: those born in the year Renshen have the five ghosts in the position of Zi; those born in the year Guiyou have the five ghosts in the position of Chou; those born in the year Bingyin have the five ghosts in the position of Wu; those born in the year Dingmao have the five ghosts in the position of Wei; there are also cases where the five ghosts are determined according to the order of Triple Harmony. Yixing Chanji's "Book of Destiny" states: when Yangren appears repeatedly and also meets the position of the official star, the fortune and wealth will be as precious as gold and jade, and only then can it be considered auspicious.

《理愚歌》云：倒戈殺，懸〔之〕刃又同行，形體不免填溝。本注曰：倒乃倒戈殺，懸乃懸針殺。凡倒戈殺，只犯戊字，皆曰倒戈。懸針者，干以甲字與辛字，壇以卯字午字與申字，如此者謂之懸針殺也。《其截歌》云：羊刃更兼倒戈，必作刎頸之鬼。經云：運逢羊刃，財物耗散。

The Liyu Ge says: When both the inverted spear and the hanging needle are present, the form inevitably leads to being cast into a ditch. The original note explains: "Inverted" refers to the inverted spear, and "hanging" refers to the hanging needle. Whenever the inverted spear appears, if the heavenly stem contains Wu, it is considered. For the hanging needle, look at the heavenly stems for Jia and Xin, and the earthly branches for Mao, Wu, and Shen. If these are present, it is called the hanging needle. The Qiejie Ge says: When the sheep's knife and the inverted spear are combined, one will certainly become a victim of self-inflicted wounds. The classics say: When the big destiny meets the sheep's knife, wealth and property will be lost.

論曰刃。舊曰云：日刃有戌午，壬子三日，與陽刃同法，忌刑破害會合，愛七殺，要行官鄉，便是貴命。若四柱中一來會合，必主奇禍。其人主大須強，性剛果毅，無惻隱慈之心，有刻剝不恤之意，三刑魁罡，發跡於疆場。如或無情，或臨財旺，則主其禍。

On the topic of the day blade, old interpretations state that the day blade occurs only on the days of Wuwu, Bingwu, and Renzi (originally written as 'Xuwu' but should be 'Wuwu'). The method of interpretation is the same as for the Yang blade: it is unfavorable if there are punishments, destruction, harm, or combinations, and favorable if there is a seven killer to match it, and if the person goes to the land of official stars, then it is a noble destiny. If any of the four pillars form a combination that triggers the blade, there will certainly be strange misfortunes. Such people are usually strong in physique, strong-willed and decisive, lacking compassion and mercy, and often show a mean and unfeeling nature. If they also have three punishments or the魁罡 (Kui Gang), they are likely to achieve success in military fields. However, if the blade is combined with something无情 (incongruous) or if the blade is in a wealthy wealth position, it will lead to calamity.

或有赦神，如刑害俱全，類皆得地，貴不可皆言獨羊刃以時言之，四柱中不要入財鄉，怕沖陽刃。如戊日刃在午，忌行子正財運；壬刃在子，忌行午正財運；庚刃在酉，忌行卯正財運；甲刃在卯，行巳午並辰戌丑未財運不妨，忌酉運；丙日刃在午，行申酉庚辛財運不妨，忌子運。

If there is another god of pardon in the pillar that can rescue, even though both punishment and harm are present, the noble quality cannot be fully described in a single sentence. Considering the Yang Blade alone, it is also necessary to look at the time pillar: among the four pillars, it is not suitable to enter the wealth area, and it is also feared to clash with the Yang Blade. For example, if the day master is Wu earth and the blade is in Wu, it is undesirable to travel through the Zi year, as Zi is its official wealth and also clashes with the Wu blade. If the day master is Ren water and the blade is in Zi, it is undesirable to travel through the Wu year, which is its official wealth. If the day master is Geng metal and the blade is in You, it is undesirable to travel through the Mao year, which is its official wealth. If the day master is Jia wood and the blade is in Mao, traveling through Si, Wu, or the wealth areas of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei is acceptable, but it is undesirable to travel through You, which clashes with Mao. If the day master is Bing fire and the blade is in Wu, traveling through Shen, You, Geng, and Xin years is acceptable, but it is undesirable to travel through Zi, which clashes with Wu.

論比劫。夫比劫者，陽見陽，陰見陰，陰見陰為比。如甲見甲，乙見乙之類害妻害子。五陽見五陰如甲見乙，是兄見弟，為劫財，不克妻。蓋財者心之慾，方令兄見之，多有爭競，如夷齊能幾人。

On the topic of "Bijian" and "Jiecai." "Bijian" refers to when a yang heavenly stem meets another yang heavenly stem, or a yin heavenly stem meets another yin heavenly stem, such as Jia meeting Jia or Yi meeting Yi. This type of situation harms the wife and children. When a wu yang heavenly stem meets a wu yin heavenly stem, such as Jia wood meeting Yi wood, it is like an elder brother meeting a younger brother, and this is called "Jiecai." It does not harm the wife. Because wealth is something people desire, when brothers see it together, they are likely to compete for it. Only those who can share it like Bo Yi and Shu Qi, who refused to take it, are rare in the world.

《六親捷要論》云：分祿須傷主饋人，比肓重疊損嚴親。補曰：財多身弱，喜比劫財扶慢為福。故曰男逢羊刃身弱遇之為奇，財輕身強忌奪。則為也。故曰羊刃多而妻宮有損。歌曰：甲乙相見必妨妻，敗財克父定無疑。

The Six Relations Manual says: If someone comes to divide my fortune, it will certainly harm the wife who manages the household. If there are many same heavenly stems, it will damage the father. Additional explanation: When there is much wealth but the day master is weak, the presence of same heavenly stems and劫财 is actually a good thing, so it becomes a blessing. Therefore, for a male's fortune, encountering Yangren when the body is weak is considered unusual and favorable. However, when wealth is light and the day master is strong, it is undesirable to have same heavenly stems and劫财 to compete, so having many Yangren will damage the wife's area. The song says: "When Jia and Yi meet, wife is harmed, and losing wealth harms the father, this is certain."

《金不換》云：身旺比劫重，損財又傷妻。比劫遇梟食，妻遭產裡危。《六親論》云：月中歸祿無財官，父喪他鄉。又曰：日逢刃時逢劫，妻妄產亡。又曰：日時背馬分財無救助，妻兒離散。《撮要》云：比肩要逢七殺制。

The Golden Unchanging says: If the day stem is strong and there are many siblings, it will both damage wealth and harm the wife; if siblings meet the Owl Spirit to take away the food, the wife is in danger of difficult childbirth. The Six Relations Theory says: If the month stem is in the禄 position but there is no wealth or official position in the column, the father dies away from home; it also says that if the day branch meets the刃 and the hour branch meets the劫, the wife and concubine die from childbirth complications; it also says that if the day column and hour column are opposite to the wealth star, and the wealth is divided and taken away without any rescue, the wife and children will be separated. The Essentials say: The sibling must be controlled by the seven killer.

《喜忌篇》云令早逢建祿，切急會煞為凶。《格解》述前二說俟知察之。此誠宜以傳不犯一智者病，但不悟十建祿一說，又附註正官亦非。舊注：以會殺，為暗針對七殺為凶兆。如甲日用酉月，為官星正氣，若年時子辰，則會起申金為七殺，乃甲之寇，故為凶，固是。然官祿之祿，用令字，與雖逢字建字牽強。況子辰暗會，合申殺。尤牽繢不可從。

The *Xi Ji Chuan* says: If the month's stem meets the built official (jiansu), one must beware of combining with seven killers, which is ominous (the original text says "ling zao" which should be "yue ling," and "qie ji" which should be "qie ji"). The book *Ge Jie* lists two previous interpretations, leaving it to the reader to discern. This practice of leaving doubts unresolved is not a major flaw, but it fails to understand what "jiansu" really means, and mistakenly connects it to the official star, which is also wrong. Old annotations explain "meeting the killer" as an ominous sign of secretly combining with the upper seven killers: for example, if the day stem is Jia wood and the month is You metal, which is the pure official star, and if the year stem and hour stem have Zi and Chen, then Shen metal will be formed, becoming the seven killer, which is the enemy of Jia wood, hence ominous. This part is understandable, but interpreting "su" as official salary does not match the original text's "ling" character, "sui feng," and "jian" words. Moreover, the idea that Zi and Chen secretly combine with Shen to form the killer is forced and should not be followed.

或曰會煞，謂坐見七煞。年時天干顯露，地支隱藏。無制伏者是也。似勝舊注。亦與令字，中逢字建字未受，亦不可從。故或者又作月令建祿，此誠是，但無註解。愚補之曰建祿者，月令十干祿是也，非官祿之祿。如甲乙祿在寅卯，丙戊祿在巳，丁己祿在午，庚祿申，辛祿酉，壬祿癸，亥祿子是也。

Another person says that "will kill" refers to the day branch being occupied by the seven deadly stars, with the heavenly stems of the year pillar and hour pillar appearing on the heavenly stem and hidden in the earthly branches, and there being no controlling god. This interpretation seems better than old comments, but it still does not connect with the words "command," "although encountering," and "establish," so it cannot be followed. Therefore, some people read it as "establishing the official salary," which is correct, though unfortunately there is no explanation. I will add a sentence here:the so-called establishing the official salary means that the month's command is exactly the禄 position of each of the ten heavenly stems, not the salary of an official. For example, the禄 of Jia is in寅, the禄 of Yi is in卯, the禄 of Bing and Wu is in巳, the禄 of Ding and Ji is in午, the禄 of Geng is in申, the禄 of Xin is in酉, the禄 of Ren is in亥, and the禄 of Gui is in子.

會殺者，天干既見殺，地支會合殺旺之謂也。如甲祿在寅忌庚殺，乙祿旺行為祿，亦不宜過旺。喜見財宮，並天干透露，故曰建祿生提月，財官喜透天，不宜身在旺，惟喜茂財源。又日月令建祿，多無祖屋。

The concept of "meeting a killer" refers to when the heavenly stem already shows the seven killer, and the earthly branches form a situation where the killer is strong. For example, if the stem is Jia wood, which is strong in the寅 branch, it is undesirable to have Geng metal, the seven killer; if the stem is Yi wood, which is strong in the卯 branch, it is also not good for the stem to be too strong. This pattern prefers the presence of wealth stars and official stars, and these should be visible in the heavenly stem. Therefore, it is said, "When the month is the birth place of the stem, wealth and official stars are preferred to appear in the heavenly stem, and the body should not be too strong; only the prosperity of the wealth source is desirable." It is also said that people whose birth month is the birth place of the stem usually do not have ancestral property.

一見官財，自然成福。則福衰弱，反為凶禍，故日乙木生居卯，庚辛干上逢。火旺人發福，殺地壽元終，又曰：春木無金不是奇，金多尤恐返遭危。柱中取得中和氣，福壽庚寧百事宜。

When the official star and wealth star appear, it naturally brings good fortune; but if the fortune god itself is weak, it may instead bring misfortune. Therefore, it is said: "When the ethereal wood is born in the卯 (Mao) position, encountering庚 (Geng) and辛 (Xin) in the heavenly stem. If fire is strong, one gains fortune, but if the killer star is strong, one dies young." The ethereal wood is in the Mao position, which is its禄 (Lu) position, but the heavenly stem reveals Geng and Xin, which are the seven killers. If the person travels through a fire destiny to control the killer, they will gain fortune, but if they travel through a destiny where the killer is strong, they will die young. Another saying goes: "In spring, wood without metal is not extraordinary; too much metal may bring danger. If the column achieves a balanced and harmonious atmosphere, then fortune, longevity, and peace will be achieved in all matters." In spring, wood without metal to cut and shape is not unusual, but too much metal may bring danger. The key is to achieve a balanced and harmonious atmosphere.

又曰：月令建祿，會殺為凶可也。又加之以雖逢切忌之辭何也？蓋建祿則身旺，有比肩扶助。宜乎不怕殺。然殺如猛虎，有伏制則貴，若無制會殺旺，不問身強弱，必凶，況建祿格，只喜財官，最不喜干帶殺而支會旺，故曰月令雖逢建祿，切忌會殺凶。

Someone asked: If it is said that meeting the month's stem (月令) and having a strong post (建禄) and meeting the seven deadly (杀) is凶 (bad), then why do we need to add words like "though meeting" (虽逢) and "should be avoided" (切忌)? The answer is: When the month's stem is strong and there are same-stem helpers, the person's strength is naturally strong, so there should be no fear of the seven deadly. However, the seven deadly is like a fierce tiger; if there is a god that controls it, it turns into good fortune. But if there is no control and the seven deadly becomes strong, then regardless of the strength of the day's stem, it will certainly bring misfortune. Moreover, the built-up fortune (建禄) pattern only likes wealth and official positions (财官), and most dislikes having the seven deadly in the heavenly stem and the earthy branches forming a strong seven deadly situation. Therefore, the original text says, "Although meeting the month's stem (月令) and built-up fortune (建禄), it is advisable to avoid meeting the seven deadly (会杀) as it brings misfortune."

則雖逢字切忌字，方有落，令字建明不牽強。故取此說，又為之解以破前二說，又《觀洞玄經》云：“甲以寅祿，庚壬本非駕。”又曰：祿可以興騰，有以乎無用。則雖切忌之辭，有輕重斟酌明矣。

In this way, the phrases "though encountering" and "strictly avoid" now have clear meanings, and the terms "month command" and "birth star" no longer seem forced. Therefore, adopting this explanation allows us to refute the previous two interpretations. The "Observing the Mystery of the Void Classic" also says: "Jia wood takes Yin as its strength, but Geng metal and Ren water are not something it can control." It also states that strength can lead to success, but may also be entirely useless. This shows that phrases like "though" and "strictly avoid" inherently contain considerations of importance and caution.

庚子、戊子、癸丑、庚申，古韓侍郎造。壬申、丙午、己亥、庚午，趙丞相之造。

The first case: the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year are Gengzi, the month are Wuzi, the day are Guichou, and the hour are Gengshen, which is the birth chart of Han Shilang from ancient times. The second case: the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year are Renshen, the month are Bingwu, the day are Jihai, and the hour are Gengwu, which is the birth chart of Zhao Chengxiang. Both cases have the month stem and branch establishing the official position, with wealth and official position clearly visible, and the day stem capable of bearing them, so they are listed as examples of favoring wealth and official position.

辛丑、庚寅、甲辰、乙亥，賀丞相之造。木旺春令，日干頭官殺相連，只論殺，運行丙戌丁，制殺鄉，宜為大貴也。況甲乙與庚辛金各成配偶。所以不忌殺也。

The year pillar is Xinchou, the month pillar is Gengyin, the day pillar is Jiachen, and the hour pillar is Yihai, which is the birth chart of He Chencxiang. Wood is strong in the spring season. The day's main element is paired with the official star Xinh and the killer star Geng, which are consecutive and adjacent. When official and killer stars are mixed, they are considered as killer stars. When the big luck period comes to Bingxu and Ding, these are places where the killer star is restrained, so it is natural to become highly esteemed. Moreover, Jia pairs with Geng and Yi pairs with Xinh, each forming a harmonious relationship, so the killer star has a proper place and is not feared.

辛丑、辛卯、乙丑、庚辰，施洪富命之格。乙祿在卯，干頭俱透露庚辛，喜行戌亥二運，木火旺位，制伏之鄉發福。入酉運丑酉會殺旺，死於非命。

The year pillar is Xinchou, the month pillar is Xinmao, the day pillar is Yichou, and the hour pillar is Gengchen, forming a wealthy destiny for Shi Hong. The Yimao wood has its strength in Mao, which is a strong position for the day stem. However, the heavenly stems Geng and Xin are both visible, indicating the presence of both official and killer energies. It is favorable to travel through the Xu and Hai years, where wood and fire are strong, and this is the land where the official and killer energies are restrained, thus bringing good fortune. When the destiny enters the You year, the Chou and You combine to form a metal formation, making the killer energy very strong, and he eventually dies an untimely death. This is a clear example of "meeting the killer brings misfortune."

壬寅、丁未、丙寅、壬辰。夏閣老貴命，火有餘水不足格。楠曰：丙火炎光熾若炊，宜行殺運濟江湖。庚辛壬癸登黃閣，印比重重壽心殂。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Renyin, the month pillar is Dingwei, the day pillar is Bingyin, and the hour pillar is Renchen. This is a noble destiny of Xia GeLao, with excessive fire and insufficient water. Zhang Nan interpreted that the Bing fire is bright and fierce, like a cooking stove; it is suitable to go through the seven killing destiny, using water from rivers and lakes to balance it; going through the destiny of Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui in sequence will lead to entering the cabinet; if the destiny of the printing star and the same zodiac sign appears repeatedly, the lifespan will be cut short.

丙寅日主，歲月曰上，火氣炎甚，得年時壬水稼出，正謂水火有既濟這功，但四術中火土之氣還勝，金水之氣還輕也，所以運到壬子癸丑，干支皆水，為水氣不跳，以補其水也，所以運登黃閣，為天下這首相也。其貴蓋在月於丁為，透出陽刃，合去壬殺，正謂刃殺相幫，威權萬里。一入甲寅運，助起火氣，則又火有餘而水不足也。蓋因丁火陽刃透也，正謂陽刃倒戈，必作無頭之鬼，甲運死宜矣。

On a day with the heavenly stem Bing and earthly branch Yin, the fire energy is extremely strong in the year, month, and day. Fortunately, both the heavenly stem of the year and the heavenly stem of the hour reveal Ren water, which brings about the effect of water and fire in harmony. However, the overall energy of fire and earth still dominates, while the energy of metal and water remains weak. Therefore, when the big destiny moves into the years Renzi and Guichou, both the heavenly stem and earthly branch are water, which fully replenishes the deficiency of water. Thus, he attained a high position in the government and became the prime minister of the country. His noble destiny actually comes from the heavenly stem Ding fire in the month: Ding is the Yang Blade of Bing, and when it is revealed, it exactly combines with the Ren water seven killer, which is called the mutual assistance between the Yang Blade and the killer, thus bringing great authority over a vast territory. When entering the Jiayin destiny, wood supports fire, resulting in an excess of fire and a deficiency of water again. Moreover, the revelation of the Yang Blade Ding fire exactly matches the saying, "Yang Blade turning against itself leads to becoming a headless ghost," so his death during the Ji destiny is not surprising.

壬寅、丁未、丙申、壬辰。吾都吳高一，水有餘貧命不足之格。楠曰：丙丁未月火雖炎，水氣重侵又不然。火氣若衰宜木運，再行水運禍連綿。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Renyin, the month pillar is Dingwei, the day pillar is Bingshen, and the hour pillar is Renchen. This is the poor destiny of my fellow townsman Wu Gaoyi, with an excess of water and a deficiency of fire. Zhang Nan interpreted: although the fire is strong because the day is born in the month of Wei, the heavy presence of water invades it, making the situation different; since the fire is weak, it is advisable to go through the wood destiny to generate it; if it goes through the water destiny again, continuous misfortunes will occur.

丙火雖旺，不合夏至後二陰之際，水氣進氣，更加丙臨申位，三合火局，水有餘而火不足也。且在丙火下旬，金水進氣，火氣將衰。若夏閣老生在丙火上旬，火神正旺。此命再行壬子癸丑，豈不殺重身輕乎。

Jia fire is strong when it is in its旺 period, but it is unfortunate that it is born after the summer solstice, when the yin energy begins to grow and the water energy is increasing. Moreover, the day's ruler, Jia fire, is sitting on Shen, and since Shen, Zi, and Chen form a water triad instead of a fire triad, there is an excess of water and a deficiency of fire. In addition, he was born in the lower part of the Jia fire decade, where metal and water are increasing and the fire energy is about to decline. The case of Xia Geguo was born in the upper part of the Jia fire decade, where the fire energy is strong and the situation is exactly the opposite. If this destiny is further influenced by Renzi and Guichou, would it not result in a heavy seven killer and a weak day ruler?

初行西方，尚作蹇滯守儒，再行北方，作乞丐宜矣。此命本不當編入此例，但與夏推州之造只差一字，故同編，以便比例故也。視者詳之。

He first entered the Western Metal period, still remaining in a state of hardship and not encountering favorable opportunities, sticking to his role as a scholar; then entering the Northern Water period, becoming a beggar is not surprising. This fate should not be included in examples like "favoring wealth and officials," but because it differs from the case of the Summer Grand Elder by only one character, it is listed side by side for easy comparison. Readers should carefully examine the differences between them.

庚午、辛巳、丙申、壬辰。吾都何泳一，火少金水多。楠曰：丙火雖生得祿鄉，不堪財殺重茫茫。變強成弱多貧夭，再入財鄉壽豈長。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Gengwu, the month pillar is Xinsi, the day pillar is Bingshen, and the hour pillar is Renchen. This is the birth chart of my fellow townsman He Yongyi. There is little fire and a lot of metal and water. Zhang Nan interpreted it: the丙 fire, although born in the巳 month which is its禄 position, cannot withstand the vastness of the wealth star and the killing star; originally strong, it becomes weak instead, often leading to poverty and early death; if it enters the wealth territory again, how can the lifespan be long?

丙火雖得祿於巳，不合四柱多水之氣勝，早行午未運，火旺助身，衣食頗給，一入申運，財殺太多，帶疾而死，有乙未時生人，火旺頗旺，入西方頗可，此是吾都詹獎五命也。

Jinghuo although in the巳 month has the luck of the stem, but the water in the four pillars is dominant. In early years, when he went through the午 and 未 years, the fire was strong and helped his body, so his food and clothing were sufficient. But when he entered the申 year, there was too much wealth and killing stars, his body was weak and could not withstand them, so he died while sick. There is another person born on the same year, month, and day but at the Yiwei hour, whose wood and fire are stronger and can support his body, so when he went through the western years, it was still acceptable. That was the fate of my fellow townsman Zhan Jiangwu.

《纂要》云：此格甲寅乙卯庚申辛酉是也。柱中忌官殺，不宜刑沖破害，藏運亦同。《元理賦》云：八專日支同類，殺運殺年多凶，正此之謂此。

The Zuan Yao says: The Special Wealth Pattern refers to the days of Jiayin, Yimao, Gengshen, and Xinyou. The day stem sits on its own禄. The column should avoid the presence of officials and killers, and also avoid punishments, clashes, breaks and harm. When the big year reaches a hidden official or killer, it is also to be avoided. The Yuan Li Fu says: On the days of the Eight Specials, the day branch and day stem belong to the same category. When one travels through the seven killer years or encounters seven killer years, there is often danger. This is exactly referring to this pattern.

壬辰、庚戌、辛酉、辛卯。金溪徐龍岡命，專祿格，以官殺為病格。楠曰：辛酉分明專祿格，戊中有火喜神沖。殺星原是柱中病，去殺方知祿位榮。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Renchen, the month pillar is Gengxu, the day pillar is Xinyou, and the hour pillar is Xinmao. This is the birth chart of Xu Longgang from Jinxī, belonging to the Zhuān Lù pattern with the official and killer stars as the harmful elements. Zhang Nan interpreted that the day master Xinyou clearly belongs to the Zhuān Lù pattern; the hidden Ding fire in Xuxu is welcomed because there is a divine element to冲开 it (the original text says 'Wu Zhong' but should be 'Xuxu Zhong'); the killer star is originally the harmful element in the pillar; only after removing the killer star can the honor and prominence of the禄 position be understood.

辛酉專祿，見戌有丁，為損祿之病神，辰字去之，所以有病者貴。癸丑運癸丑年，丑刑戌火去病盡矣。聯登黃甲，其貴宜矣，只畏丙丁兩字損祿。

On the day of Xinyou, the person is sitting on their own special fortune, with the month's branch Wu containing Ding fire, which is the harmful spirit damaging the fortune. The year's branch Chen comes to clash with Wu, removing the harmful spirit, so a person with a damaged fortune becomes wealthy. When the Guichou year and Guichou stream year arrive, the branch You clashes with Wu, completely removing the fire in Wu, eliminating the root of the illness, thus achieving successive success in the imperial examination, becoming a top scholar, and attaining high status naturally. This fate is only afraid of the appearance of Bing and Ding, which would damage the fortune.

楠曰：雜氣財官者，蓋辰戌丑未四字，乃天地不正之氣，為天地四個牢獄之所，又為天地四個收藏之庫。如丙丁日生辰月，若天干透也戊己多，則作雜氣火土傷官格；如透出乙木多，則作雜氣印綬格；如透出癸水多，方作雜氣財官格；如戊日生戌月，身弱透丁火多，作雜印綬格，透辛金作雜氣傷官格。

Zhang Nan said: The so-called miscellaneous official and wealth refer to the four characters of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. They are the impure energies in the universe, like the four prisons of heaven and earth, and also the four storage warehouses of heaven and earth. For example, if a day master of Bing and Ding fire is born in the month of Chen, and there are many Wu and Ji earth in the heavenly stem, it is considered as the miscellaneous fire-earth official and wealth pattern; if there are many Yi wood, it is considered as the miscellaneous official pattern; if there are many Gui water, it is considered as the miscellaneous wealth and official pattern. Another example is a day master of Wu earth born in the month of Xu. If the day master is weak and there are many Ding fire in the heavenly stem, it is considered as the miscellaneous official pattern; if there is Xin metal, it is considered as the miscellaneous official and wealth pattern. It can be seen that for the same month, the pattern depends on what is revealed in the heavenly stem.

又曰：雜氣財官喜見沖。惟日干旺，用雜氣財官者，喜見之，原財藏天地之庫中，牢密堅固。如戊日生辰月，癸乙為財官，錢在庫中，十分牢固，若無戌時鎖匙，豈能開之，沖開財庫，福興隆然也。若不用財官，則不可把沖開作論。當以中和偏枯看，或嫌其沖為害神，再沖也來，其害愈甚。

It is also said that miscellaneous qi wealth and officials are favorable when they are stirred up. This statement only applies to a birth chart where the day master is strong and the miscellaneous qi wealth and officials are the main elements used. Because wealth is originally hidden in the treasury of heaven and earth, and it is sealed very tightly: for example, if the day master is Wu earth born in the Chen month, the癸water in Chen is wealth and the乙wood is official, the money is locked in the treasury very securely. Without the Xu to act as the key, how can it be obtained? By stirring up the wealth treasury, prosperity naturally arises. But if the birth chart does not take wealth and officials as its main elements, we cannot generally consider stirring them up as beneficial. Instead, we should view it from the perspective of harmony and excess: sometimes stirring up can actually be harmful, and the more it is stirred up, the more harm it causes.

如丙日生辰月，露出乙木印星，再看又有乙木休貼作印綬格。柱中原略有金氣，原印星衰也，若再行戌運，戌中辛金，沖破我辰中乙木，此原是貪財壞印看，豈可雜氣財官喜見沖論乎？

For example, if a person with a Bing fire day stem is born in the Chen month, and the Chen month contains the Yi wood official star which is visible, and there is also another Yi wood nearby to support it, this is considered as the official star pattern. Suppose the original column already has a slight presence of metal, making the official star weak. At this point, if the person enters the Xu year, the Xu contains Xin metal which conflicts with the Yi wood in Chen, clearly indicating a bad omen of seeking wealth and damaging the official star. How can we apply the saying "miscellaneous qi wealth and official favor seeing conflict" in this case?

又如丙丁日生戌月，透出戊土多，作雜氣傷官格看，原日干丙丁屬火，到九月授衣之月，火氣寒涼，見土多洩弱火之精，喜東主木運，克去其傷官，不來洩我，喜木運又來資我則吉。若到辰運，再沖出戌中戊土來，愈洩弱我精神，安得不死，此亦不可作雜氣財官喜見沖也。惟身旺有財官，方喜沖開，早年發達。此格與傷官甚難看，此格要露庫中何物也來，方可定用神。書之中概以沖開為美，豈不謬也。

For example, if a day master of Bing or Ding fire is born in the month of Xu, and there are many Wu earth characters in the heavenly stems, it is considered as a miscellaneous qi official pattern. Bing and Ding belong to fire, but in September, when the weather is cold and people start to wear clothes, the fire energy is naturally cool. If there is more earth to drain its essence, it becomes even weaker. At this time, it is favorable to travel through the Eastern Wood destiny. First, wood controls Wu earth, preventing the official from draining the day master; second, wood also supports the day master, so it is beneficial. If it goes through the Chen destiny, Chen conflicts with Xu, bringing Wu earth out of Xu, which drains the day master even more, how can one survive? This cannot be considered as 'miscellaneous qi wealth and official favoring conflict'. Only when the day master is strong and there is wealth and official in the column does it like to open the warehouse, achieving success early. This pattern is as bad as the official pattern. The key is to see what is revealed in the warehouse to determine the useful god. The fortune books generally regard opening as a good thing, is it not absurd?

古歌云：雜氣財官印月官，天干透露始為豐。財多官旺宜沖破，切忌干支壓伏重。補曰：財者，養命之源；官者，扶身之本；印綬者，資身之基也。此三者藏蓄於辰戌丑未之月，乃四隅之氣，非天地東西南北之正氣，故曰雜氣財官印綬格。

An old song says: "Mixed qi wealth, official, and seal are in the moon palace; when the heavenly stems reveal them, prosperity begins. When wealth is abundant and officials are strong, it is good to break through; one must avoid heavy suppression by both heavenly stems and earthly branches." Additional explanation: Wealth is the source of sustenance, officials are the foundation for support, and the seal is the basis for standing. These three are contained within the four months of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, which belong to the four corners, not the pure qi of the four cardinal directions. Therefore, they are called the "Mixed Qi Wealth, Official, and Seal Pattern."

此格喜透露，喜刑沖破害，或用財官，而財官透，或用印綬而印綬透，透財則富，透官則貴，透印則吉，享萬物之見成，故曰始為豐。若財官印閉錮於庫中，不中不刑，則少年不發庫中人，所以宜沖破也。若支干則遇比劫之壓伏，官遇食傷之壓伏，印綬遇財星之壓伏，而且太多，則欲其富貴，而享現成之福也難矣，故曰切忌干支壓伏重。

This pattern favors the revelation of heavenly stems from the earthy branches and also prefers punishment and clash to open the repository. If wealth and official positions are used as the basis and they are revealed in the heavenly stems, or if the supporting elements are used as the basis and they are revealed, then wealth is achieved through the revelation of wealth, honor through the revelation of official positions, and good fortune through the revelation of supporting elements. These are ready-made blessings that can be enjoyed, hence it is said, "beginning with abundance." If wealth, official positions, and supporting elements remain locked within the repository without any clash or punishment, it corresponds to "the young do not flourish as those who remain in the repository," so it is suitable to break through. Conversely, if the heavenly stems and earthy branches have wealth suppressed by rivals, official positions suppressed by food and injury, and supporting elements suppressed by wealth, and the suppression is too heavy, then achieving wealth and honor and enjoying ready-made blessings becomes difficult, hence it is said, "one must avoid heavy suppression by heavenly stems and earthy branches."

又曰：辰戌丑未為四季，印綬財官居雜氣。干頭透出格為真，只論財多為尊貴。補曰：辰有乙戊癸，乃水土之墓庫，為春季；戌中有辛戊丁，乃火之墓庫，為秋季；丑中有癸巳辛，乃金之墓庫，為冬季；未中有丁己乙，乃為木之墓庫，為夏季。此四季中，所藏印綬財官，皆天地不正之氣，故曰居雜氣。須看格中透出，何字為福。大概雜氣格，透出貴氣固為妙，亦以財多為尊貴，所謂無官見財，亦能生官，多為及第之命是巳。

It is also said: "Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are the four seasonal months; the official post, wealth, and educational attainment are mixed in these months. If the heavenly stem appears on top, the pattern is genuine; only the abundance of wealth is considered noble. " Additional explanation: Chen contains Yi, Wu, and Gui, which is the storage for water, belonging to the end of spring; Xu contains Xin, Wu, and Ding, which is the storage for fire, belonging to the end of autumn; Chou contains Gui, Ji, and Xin, which is the storage for metal, belonging to the end of winter; Wei contains Ding, Ji, and Yi, which is the storage for wood, belonging to the end of summer. The official post, wealth, and educational attainment hidden in these four seasonal months are all improper energies from heaven and earth, hence they are called "mixed energies." One must look at which character is revealed in the pattern to achieve fortune. Generally, in mixed energy patterns, revealing noble energy is good, but the abundance of wealth is considered the highest, as it is said that even without an official star, wealth can still generate an official star, and such people are usually destined for academic success.

又曰：雜氣從來自不純，天干透出始為真，身強財旺生官祿，運見沖刑聚寶珍。補曰：辰戌丑未，居於四隅，雖非東西北純然之正氣，然天元透露，方為真格。身強，如庚申辛酉之類。財旺，如未木行東方，戌火行南方，辰水行北方，丑金行西方，生旺之地，則自有青紫貴，而發官發祿矣。四柱無人沖刑，而運逢之，則珍寶自聚，所謂他倉庫豐盈金滿屋是巳。

It is also said: "Mixed qi is never pure, only when the heavenly stem reveals the true essence does it become genuine. If the body is strong and wealth is flourishing, it can generate official rank and fortune. When the big year meets conflict or punishment, treasures will naturally gather." Additional explanation: Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are located in the four corners, though they are not as pure as the four cardinal directions. However, if the heavenly stem reveals the hidden elements within them, it is considered a genuine pattern.the so-called body strength refers to the day master being in a strong position, such as Gengshen or Xinyou, which are self-located in their own禄 and 旺 positions.the so-called wealth flourishing refers to, for example, the ethereal wood in Wei going to the east, the ethereal fire in Xu going to the south, the ethereal water in Chen going to the north, and the ethereal metal in Chou going to the west, each returning to their flourishing places, naturally possessing the noble aura of purple robes and green sashes, and both official rank and fortune being realized. If the original four pillars do not have conflict or punishment, but the big year encounters them, treasures will naturally gather, which is exactly what is meant by a full granary and a house filled with gold.

又曰：五行四季月支逢，印綬干頭再顯榮。四柱相生喜官殺，更饒財產有崢嶸。補曰：甲乙生於丑月，丙丁生於辰月，戊己生於戌未月，庚金生於辰戌月，壬癸生於戌月，皆月支逢季月也，各有印綬藏庫，喜干頭顯露，又要柱中官殺相生，財星有氣，則財生官，官生印，印生身。身克財則榮貴，所謂印賴殺生，官因財旺是巳。或曰此以雜氣綬言，有官祿，不惟貴顯，更資財產業饒盛，亦不要見財。

It is also said: "The Five Phases and the four seasons' months, when the branch of the month meets the season, the印绶 appears again on the heavenly stem and brings honor and prosperity. When the four pillars mutually generate and the official star or killer star is present, wealth and property will be abundant." Additional explanation: When Jia and Yi wood are born in the month of Chou, when Bing and Ding fire are born in the month of Chen, when Wu and Ji earth are born in the month of Xu or Wei, when Geng metal is born in the month of Chen or Xu, and when Ren and Gui water are born in the month of Xu, the branch of the month falls in the season month, and the印绶 is hidden in the repository. It is favorable when it appears on the heavenly stem. Moreover, the column should have official stars or killer stars to generate, and the wealth star should have strength. Thus, wealth generates official star, official star generates印绶, and印绶 generates the self. The day master then controls the wealth, leading to honor and prosperity. This is called "印 relies on killer star to generate, official star depends on wealth to be strong." Some people also say that this refers to the miscellaneous qi印绶. If a person's destiny has official stars and official positions, they will not only be honored but also have abundant property. However, since印 is used, it is not advisable to have too much wealth star.

又曰：月令提綱不可沖，十沖九命返為凶。惟有財官逢墓庫，運行到此返成功。補曰：財官遇於提月，最不可沖，沖則十有九凶。惟財官居庫，不沖不發，須行運方能發福。

It is also said: "The main stem of the month cannot be冲, for nine out of ten cases of冲 lead to misfortune. Only when wealth and official positions are stored in the storage, can they become successful when the big destiny reaches the branch that can open them." Additional explanation: If wealth and official positions are in the main stem of the month, they are most vulnerable to冲, and if they are冲, nine out of ten cases result in misfortune. However, if wealth and official positions are locked within the storage, they will not manifest unless the big destiny reaches a branch that can open them. These two sentences seem contradictory, but the difference lies in whether wealth and official positions are in season and in use, or locked within the storage.

又曰：生旺須逢墓庫絕，墓庫必來生旺發。生中生旺過非宜，墓庫逢休終不發。補曰：生加生旺過非宜，此申上文生財須逢墓庫絕而言也，非有別意。墓庫逢休終不發，日上文墓庫必來生旺發言也，亦非有別意。如柱中財官印生旺，不宜入財官印墓也，故曰旺官旺印與旺財，入墓有禍。如日干生旺，不宜入日干庫地，故曰身旺入庫必興災。墓必來生旺發，如財官居墓庫，必來財官生之地發財發官。如身主墓庫，必來身主生財之地可以發身。

It is also said: "When there is birth and prosperity, one must meet the storage and repository in order to reach the end; the storage and repository must come to bring about birth and prosperity. If birth leads to birth and prosperity, it is not suitable; if the storage and repository meet the rest, it will never flourish." Additional explanation: "Birth leading to birth and prosperity is not suitable" explains the previous sentence "When there is birth and prosperity, one must meet the storage and repository in order to reach the end," and has no other meaning; "If the storage and repository meet the rest, it will never flourish" explains the previous sentence "The storage and repository must come to bring about birth and prosperity," and also has no other meaning. For example, if the wealth, officialdom, and seal are already born and prosperous in the column, it is not suitable to have them enter their storage and repository, so having the wealth, officialdom, and seal in their storage and repository leads to misfortune. Similarly, if the day ruler is already born and prosperous, it is not suitable to enter its repository, so a strong day ruler entering its repository will certainly bring disaster. As for "The storage and repository must come to bring about birth and prosperity," it means that if wealth and officialdom are in the storage and repository, they must go to a place where they can be born and prosperous in order to gain wealth and officialdom; if the day ruler is in the storage and repository, it must go to a place where it can be born and prosperous in order to revive.

又生加旺過非宜，如身居生旺，加以身財官生旺之運，則太過必禍，所謂遇生地之相逢，宜退身主生旺之運，則太過有咎。所謂財多無財，運逢化殺生災，官多無官，太旺傾危是己。如身居生旺，加以身主生旺之運，則太必弱。所謂遇生地之相逢，宜退身而避位，生地相逢，壯年不祿是己。墓庫逢休終不發，如財官居墓庫之地，又逢身主休敗之運，何以發身。

Now saying "When the birth and strength meet, it is not suitable": if the day master is already in a birth or strength position, and further encounters a big year that also strengthens the day master and the wealth and official stars, it becomes excessive and inevitably brings disaster. When encountering a birth position, one should retreat and yield. Too much wealth is equivalent to having no wealth; when the wealth is transformed into a harmful star in the year, disaster occurs. Too much official star is equivalent to having no official star; when it is too strong, it leads to collapse. The day master is already in a birth or strength position, and further encounters a year that strengthens the day master and the wealth and official stars, seeming extremely strong, but in reality, when things reach their peak, they inevitably turn weak. Therefore, it is said "when encountering a birth position, the person does not live long in his prime." As for "when encountering a tomb and storage during a period of rest and weakness, it will never succeed," it means that if the wealth and official stars are in the tomb and storage positions, and they meet a year when the day master is in a state of rest, weakness, and decline, what can be used to sustain oneself?

《三車》云：財官雜氣格透也財者富，透也官者貴，透也印綬者享父母田產宅舍財帛之富，有文書宣敕廕庇之貴。如無透出，沖開少許則發，身旺為妙，不宜身弱、沖刑太過。《景鑑》云：“雜氣財官身旺，有沖而發，若太過反受孤貧。”孤貧者，身弱閉財浩蕩，兩年刑沖是也。

The "San Che" says: In the pattern of mixed wealth and official positions, if wealth is revealed, it indicates wealth; if official position is revealed, it indicates high status; if the official's seal is revealed, it indicates the ability to inherit property and wealth from one's parents, along with official documents and imperial edicts, and the honor of ancestral blessings. If none of these are revealed, a slight clash can still lead to success; the key is for the day's ruler to be strong, and it is not advisable for the day's ruler to be weak while suffering excessive clashes and punishments. The "Jing Jian" says: "In the pattern of mixed wealth and official positions, if the day's ruler is strong, a clash can lead to success; but if the clash is excessive, it leads to loneliness, poverty, and hardship."the so-called 'solitary and poor' refers to the day's ruler being inherently weak, unable to bear the vast wealth stored in the treasury, and suffering continuous clashes and punishments throughout the years.

《集說》云：庫財者蓄藏這謂，辰戌丑未是也。如月令透出者，或歲時透也才，亦不要一點官星，可用此格。由見辰土庫為財庫，須四柱天干透出戊己為妙。大抵四柱中，有財氣多者，無不入貴格。無官見財亦能生官，多入財第之命。但不要財藏於庫中，須要刑沖破害，以開其局鑰，方能發福。

The "Collective Commentary" says:the so-called库财 refers to the meaning of storage, indicating the four earthly branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, which are regarded as treasure repositories. If the hidden wealth in the month's stem is revealed in the heavenly stem, or if the wealth star appears in the year or hour pillar, even without any official star, this pattern can still be used. For example, if the treasure repository is the Chen earth, then the heavenly stem must reveal Wu or Ji for it to be effective. Generally, those with abundant wealth in their four pillars are destined for high status; even without an official star, seeing wealth can generate official status, often indicating a scholarly career. However, wealth should not remain locked away; it must be opened by punishment and clash to unleash its blessings.

又曰：夫庫官者，蓄藏之謂也，以辰戌丑未四季月令得之是也，但不知庫中所透何物，用月干透出七殺。不怕刑沖破害，尤喜制伏之地，又要有合，方可為貴。如無制伏，又無合，本身又弱，必為害也。如丙子日見辰時為庫官，必難發於少年，多屬水庫。但不要天干傷官，如作品官主宰號晚成。行運亦不要行傷官之地，喜官星之鄉，喜身旺官旺，喜沖喜露，天干財印忌閉。

It is also said that the term "ku guan" refers to the concept of storage, meaning when the month's stem falls in the four seasonal months of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei. However, it is important to know what is revealed in the warehouse. If the seven killing star is revealed in the heavenly stem of the month, then there is no fear of punishment, clash, destruction, or harm. In fact, it is especially favorable to have a path that can control the seven killing star, and also to have something that can bind it, thus achieving high status. If there is neither control nor binding, and the day's main element is weak, then it will certainly be harmful. For example, on a day of Bingzi, if the time is Chen, then Chen is a water warehouse that contains an official star. Such a destiny is difficult to achieve success in youth, and is mostly of the type of a water warehouse. The heavenly stem should not have the harmful star; if one can become an official, it indicates a late success. The fortune also should not go through the harmful star, but should favor the official star's land, and should favor a strong body with a strong official star, should favor opening the warehouse door, and should favor the official star being revealed. The most unfavorable is when the heavenly stem's wealth and official star close off the warehouse.

又曰：如丙丁生人，以辰庫官，水土庫於辰故也。須年月日時有木，或亥卯未並寅為清。如無木，則土奪丙丁之官，則濁卑而不清，亦不榮顯。《洪範》云：“時逢乙木與南墓。雖富而不仁，丙遇金陰而北墓，縱貧而有德。”補曰：南墓謂未庫也，北墓謂丑庫也，陰金，謂辛金丙火之正財也。

It is also said that for a day master of fire (Jing) with Bing and Ding, the辰 (Chen) is considered the repository of official power, because both water and earth are buried in Chen. Such a destiny must have wood in the year, month, day, or hour, or have the wood triad of Hai, Mao, and Wei, or the character Yin, in order for the pattern to be clear. If there is not even a single trace of wood, the戊 (Wu) earth in Chen will take away the official star癸 (Gui) water of Bing and Ding, making the pattern turbid and lowly, and unable to achieve honor and success. The "Hong Fan" says: "When the time is accompanied by Yi wood entering the southern tomb, although rich, it lacks benevolence; when Bing fire meets Yin metal entering the northern tomb, even if poor, it possesses virtue." Additional explanation: the southern tomb refers to the Wei repository, and the northern tomb refers to the Chou repository; Yin metal refers to Xin metal, which is the proper wealth of Bing fire.

又曰：辰戌丑未全備乃財庫，富貴之尊。又曰：財星入墓，正主刑沖必定刑妻。又曰：冠帶互逢，定是風聲之丑。補曰：辰戌丑未互換，犯之故曰互逢，定主風聲不美，此以女命言。男命遇之，大富貴，終主克父母。又曰：四柱有鬼之墓，乃無巳入黃泉，歲運無星絕之鄉，定主鴛配分飛異路。

It is also said that when the four storage positions, Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, are all present, the wealth storage is complete, indicating prosperity, wealth, and high status. It is also said that if the wealth star falls into a storage position, and if it meets punishment and clash at the same time, there will certainly be harm to the wife. It is also said that when the capping position meets another capping position, there will certainly be a bad reputation. Additional explanation: when Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei appear alternately, this is called 'mutual meeting', and if this occurs, it will lead to an ungood reputation, particularly for female destiny; for male destiny, encountering this instead brings great wealth and prosperity, but ultimately leads to the harm of parents. It is also said that if the destiny has the grave of official ghost, the spouse is likely to die early; if the year or the destiny moves to the place where the husband's star is at its decline, it will certainly result in the couple separating and going their own ways.

《集說》曰：八字之中，甲以辛為無，遇丑是金鬼之庫。若重見辛，必主夫巳死入黃泉也。流年大運入官鬼絕敗之地，定主夫婦死別之兆。又曰：財星入墓，少許刑沖必發。《四言獨步》云：月生四季，日坐庚金。何愁主弱，旺地成名。

The "Ji Shuo" explains: In the four pillars of destiny, Jia wood takes Xin metal as its official ghost (for female fate, it represents the husband). If the branch is Chou, it is the repository of the metal ghost. If there is repeated occurrence of Xin metal in the pillar, it inevitably indicates the husband's early death and going to the Yellow Spring. When the big year and destiny cycle reach the place where the official ghost is in decline, there will certainly be a sign of the couple's separation. It also says: If the wealth star is buried, a little punishment and clash can lead to success. The "Siyan Dubu" states: "If the day stem is born in the four seasons month, and sits on Geng metal, why worry about the day stem being weak? When it reaches a prosperous place, it will achieve fame." If the day stem is born in the four seasons month and has Geng metal supporting it under the day stem, there is no need to worry about the day stem being weak; when it reaches a prosperous place, it can still achieve fame.

又曰：壬日戌提，癸干未月。運喜東方，逢克則絕。前或改為逢沖則絕。又曰：戌己丑月，比肩不忌。疊金入格，忌逢午戌。又曰：曲直丑月，比記憶肩帶印多金，壬癸丑日，土厚多金。補曰：曲直謂甲乙木生丑月。多金則貴，印能化殺敵也。壬癸生丑月，土厚則貴。以其金庫生申故也。

It is also said that for a day stem of Ren water, the month of Xu is the main reference point of the month. For a day stem of Gui water born in the month of Wei, the big years all prefer the eastern wood directions. Once they meet arestrain (restriction), it is considered bad. Some people change '克制' to '冲' (conflict). It is also said that for a day stem of Wu or Ji earth born in the month of Chou, meeting a same kind (比肩) is not to be avoided. If there is a layer of metal after layer of metal and it forms a pattern, then it is bad to meet Wu or Xu which restricts the metal. It is also said that for a day stem of Jia or Yi wood born in the month of Chou with same kind and印 (helper) and much metal, and for a day stem of Ren or Gui water born on the day and month of Chou with thick earth and much metal, these are all acceptable patterns. Additional explanation: '曲直' refers to Jia or Yi wood born in the month of Chou. At this time, if there is much metal, it is actually valuable, because the helper (印) can transform the killing (杀) into something beneficial. For Ren or Gui water born in the month of Chou, if the earth is thick, it is valuable, because Chou is a metal warehouse, and metal is born in Shen, which can transform the killing of earth and generate water.

古歌云：財官遇在庫中藏，不露光芒福不昌。若得庫門開透露，定教官貴不尋常。《繼善篇》云：納粟奏名，財庫居生旺之地。此段《格解》附正財下誤矣，今正定。

An old song says: "Wealth and official rank are hidden in the treasury, not revealing their brilliance, so blessings do not flourish. If the treasury gate opens and reveals them, official rank and prestige will certainly be extraordinary." Wealth and official rank hidden in the treasury without being revealed bring no prosperity; once the treasury gate opens and they are revealed, official rank and prestige will certainly be exceptional. The "Ji Shan篇" says that those who obtain official titles by donating grain and rice have their wealth treasury located in a flourishing and favorable place. This passage from "Ge Jie" was incorrectly placed under the section on official wealth, and now it is corrected.

補曰：此段有二說，一說財庫居生旺，如金人生於未月，是謂財庫。要日干居於自生自旺鄉，方能長財發福。此說可從。《格解》謂但解本文未順，非也。蓋取用憑憑藉於生月，取四季之月，為雜氣財庫，或雜氣時，本本國有日坐庫，如辛未日，而取格者也。況雜氣喜身旺，謂日干取於生地，如甲子日居子自旺，如甲寅之類，生於辰月財庫。

There are two interpretations of this passage. The first says "the treasure house of wealth is in the place of growth and prosperity," for example, if the day stem is metal and the month is June (the Earth Dog), which is the wood repository, but for metal it is the treasure house of wealth; the day stem must be in its place of growth or prosperity in order to accumulate wealth and gain blessings. This interpretation can be followed. The "Grasping the Meaning" text says that following this explanation is not smooth, but this is incorrect. The selection of a pattern is based on the birth month: taking the seasonal months as miscellaneous wealth repositories, or taking the miscellaneous wealth time, there are also cases where the day stem is seated in its own repository, such as the day of Xin Wei, which is based on this pattern. Moreover, the miscellaneous wealth pattern favors a strong day stem, meaning the day stem should be in its place of birth, such as the day of Jia Zi with the Zi position as a bath, or the day of Jia Yin with the Yin position as a禄, and being born in the month of Chen, which is the treasure house month of wealth.

舊注：謂須要一物開之，如戌沖開辰庫是也。經曰：“少年難發庫中人。只怕有物壓之，故曰納粟奏名。”此說誠順而有理，何謂不順！

Old commentaries say that something must be used to open the warehouse, for example, using the hour of Xu to break open the warehouse of Chen. The classic says, "Youthful people find it difficult to get things from the warehouse." One fears that there might be something else pressing upon the warehouse, preventing it from being opened, so one can only rely on contributing grain and rice to obtain an official title, rather than following the proper path of the imperial examinations. This explanation is indeed smooth and reasonable, how can it be said to be unsmooth?

一說此言世之人納粟奏名者，乃是身臨財庫。居於月令生旺之守。假令金以木傑財，庫於未，辛未日生人，是身臨財庫，若生於冬月，謂之財庫居生地，若生於有春月，謂之財庫居旺地，故日財庫居生旺之地。此說亦似牽強。

The second view holds that those who become officials through donation have their day stem sitting on the treasure house of wealth, and this treasure house is located in a position of birth or strength in the month. For example, if gold takes wood as wealth, the wood treasure house is in the earthy branch Wei. A person born on a Xinwei day has their day stem sitting on the treasure house of wealth. If born in winter, when wood is born in Hai, the treasure house is in the place of growth. If born in spring, when wood is in its prime, the treasure house is in the place of strength. Therefore, it is said that 'the treasure house of wealth is in a place of birth or strength'. However, this view seems somewhat forced.

蓋雜氣喜愛身旺，如身居休囚也，天元贏弱，正為富室貧人，豈能納粟奏名乎？財庫固要生旺，須要身居生旺，可以當之。此說不如前說，亦當參者。如身居生旺，財庫亦生旺更妙，可外身而專言財庫生旺乎？

Because the main principle of the miscellaneous qi pattern is to favor a strong and vigorous day master; if the day master is in a weak and confined position, the heavenly stem is weak, then it is like a rich family but a poor person who cannot enjoy the wealth, called "a rich family but a poor person." How can such a person be able to obtain an official position through donation? Although the treasure house of wealth should be prosperous, it is even more important that the day master itself is strong and vigorous, so that it can bear the burden. Therefore, the second statement is not as good as the first one, but it can still be considered. If both the day master and the treasure house of wealth are strong and vigorous, that would be even better; how can we ignore the day master and only talk about the prosperity of the treasure house?

《鷓鴣天》云：雜氣財官仔細推，乾坤四季吐光輝。身強財旺生官位，運至中年掛紫衣。官星顯達利名齊，輕裘肥馬鳳凰池。英雄若得開財庫，五花官誥拜丹墀。

The ci poem "Zhe Gu Tian" specifically discusses the miscellaneous wealth and official positions. This pattern must be carefully examined, for in the four seasonal months of the sky and earth, namely Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, there is a special brilliance. Those whose day master is strong and whose wealth star is vigorous and can support the official position will, when their great destiny reaches middle age, be able to wear purple court robes. Once the official star becomes prominent, both fame and fortune arrive at the same time. From then on, they can wear warm leather coats, ride fat and strong horses, and move in and out of the central government offices. Heroes and outstanding individuals who can open the locked treasure house of wealth can hold the five-colored imperial edicts and receive the emperor's grace beneath the vermilion steps.

又曰：印綬生身稟氣清，辰戌丑未月中生。四柱無財當顯達，遇印升加福壽增。官旺之運定享通，龍樓鳳閣也馳名。無滯早年癸甲第，一聲霹靂振家聲。

He again sang: "The person with a miscellaneous qi of official star is born with pure qi, born in the months of the fourth seasons. If the four pillars do not have wealth to damage the official star, they will achieve success. When the official star is reinforced, both fortune and longevity increase. When they encounter a prosperous official phase, they will certainly prosper, entering and leaving the palace gates and gaining a far-reaching reputation. They will achieve success early in life, like a thunderclap shaking the family's reputation." This refers to people with the miscellaneous official star pattern who are born with pure qi, in the months of the fourth seasons; if their four pillars do not have wealth to harm the official star, they will achieve success; when the official star is reinforced, both fortune and longevity increase; when they encounter a prosperous official phase, they will certainly prosper, entering and leaving the palace gates and gaining a far-reaching reputation; they will achieve success early in life, like a thunderclap shaking the family's reputation.

《玄機賦》云：旺官旺印與旺財，入墓有禍。傷官食神並身旺，遇庫興災。補曰：官輕印財輕，入墓無妨。如四柱財官，三合太旺，則天元贏弱，又入墓運三合，則官旺克身，財旺生殺，則贏弱太過必禍。如上柱印綬太旺，重重三合，又入墓運三合，則生氣太過必禍。空謂木盛水漂，土多金埋是已。

The *Xuanji Fu* says: When the official star, the seal star, and the wealth star are strong, and they enter the tomb, disaster will follow; when the damaging official and food god stars are strong along with the day master, and they meet the warehouse, calamity will arise. Additional explanation: If the official star, seal star, and wealth star are weak, entering the tomb does not cause harm. However, if the wealth, official, and seal stars in the four pillars are overly strong due to triple harmony, the heavenly stem of the day master becomes weak. In such a case, entering a tomb cycle again with triple harmony will cause the official star to overpower the day master and the wealth star to generate harmful forces, leading to extreme weakness and disaster. Similarly, if the nourishing star is overly strong and repeatedly triple harmonized in the pillar, entering a tomb cycle with triple harmony will result in excessive life qi, which will also cause disaster, just as excessive wood can flood the water and excessive earth can bury the metal.

柱內傷官食神經，遇庫無災，若傷官食神三合太旺，又遇墓合，則絕氣，愈甚必災，此以身弱之極而言。已注論傷官格內。身弱遇庫無災，惟四柱比劫三合，則身旺已無倚劫，又遇庫身愈旺，無制必災，此以身旺之極而言。故曰旺雖逢墓庫絕，生加生旺過非宜。又曰中和為福，偏黨為災。

When the quantity of the official star and food god in the pillar is light, encountering the storage does not bring calamity; but if the official star and food god triple harmonize and are too strong, and again meet the storage to harmonize, the day master's vital energy is even more exhausted, and disaster is certain — this is speaking of the day master being extremely weak. Previously, when discussing the official star pattern, this has already been noted. Conversely, when the day master is weak and meets the storage, there is no calamity originally; but if the four pillars have triple harmonized brothers and sisters, and the day master is already strong and does not need the help of the brother to assist, and again meets the storage to strengthen it without a controlling element, disaster is certain — this is speaking of the day master being extremely strong. Therefore, it is said, "Even if the strong meets the storage and the vital energy is cut off, excessive strength and vitality are not suitable," and it is also said that harmony is the source of blessing, but leaning too much to one side leads to disaster.

楠曰：甲日金神格，取癸酉乙丑己巳三個時。書曰：“甲日金神，偏宜火制。”又曰：“金神遇火貴無疑，金火災殃有之，此格多生大貴。”但論之未明顯。

Zhang Nan said: For a person with Jia wood as the day master, the Golden God pattern is taken with the hours Guiyou, Yichou, and Jisi. The book says: "For a Jia day, the Golden God is most suitable with fire to control it." It also says: "When the Golden God meets fire, wealth and status are certain; but if the combination of gold and fire is improper, there will be calamity." This pattern often produces people of great importance, but previous commentators have not explained it clearly enough.

但甲日四柱氣旺，金神又或有一二點者，遇火制之極貴。此即同時上偏官格一樣看。若金神氣輕，柱中有火制之太過，大畏火鄉太制其金神，又喜金水以助其金神出。

In fact, if the Jia Wood day master has a strong and vigorous four pillar configuration, and there are one or two instances of metal, encountering fire to control it will result in great fortune, which is exactly the same as the 'time-based biased official' pattern. For Jia Wood, metal is considered the seven killing stars. When the killing stars are heavy but the body is strong, and fire controls them properly, the person becomes accomplished. If the metal itself is weak, and the fire in the column has already over-controlled it, then the most dangerous thing is to encounter another fire element in the destiny, which would kill the metal. In such a case, it is preferable to have a metal or water destiny to support and strengthen the metal.

乙日金神，乙丑、己巳、癸酉三時也，主多貴。己日見巳酉丑金，己日金而洩其氣也，即時上假傷官也。何以言之？書云：“己日金神，偏嫌火制。”若己日干精英涵蓄太過，望見此三時，金清而且秀，己土貪生而洩其秀氣也。

For a day master of Yi wood, the metal deity is also found in the hours of Yichou, Jisi, and Guiyou, and those who have these hours often achieve high status. When the day master is Wu earth and encounters the metal of Si-You-Chou, it is considered that Wu earth generates metal and exhausts its own energy, which is equivalent to a false official in the hour. Why is this so? The book says: "For a Wu earth day, the metal deity is disliked when fire comes to control it." If the Wu earth day master has too much vital energy stored, it needs an outlet. When encountering these three hours, the metal is clear and refined, and the Wu earth is willing to generate it, thus expelling its refined energy into the metal.

若原滯火金神氣衰，最畏火而傷之。喜金運以助金神，喜水運破火，存起金神，多主富貴。若己日干原衰，金神犯重，己土見金而太洩也，則又宜火運，以破金而存己土也。

If the original chart already has fire stagnating and the metal spirit is weak, then fire coming again would be very harmful; in this case, it is favorable to go through the metal cycle to strengthen the metal spirit, and favorable to go through the water cycle to overcome and break the fire energy, thus protecting the metal spirit, which often leads to wealth and honor. Conversely, if the earth day master is originally weak and the metal spirit is too strong, the earth being excessively drained by metal would require going through the fire cycle, using fire to overcome metal and thus preserving the earth. The same metal spirit, depending on the strength of the day master, may be either beneficial or harmful, and cannot be judged in a general way.

舊賦云：夫金神者，只有三時乙丑、己巳、癸酉是也，是乃破敗之神。要柱有火局制伏，運入火鄉為勝。如術中帶羊刃七殺，真貴人也。若四柱中有火局，及運行火氣，便為貴命。若無制伏，則寬猛不濟。柱中怕見木及水鄉運，由為禍矣。亦要月令通金局，或有金氣方論。

Old writings say: The Golden Deity appears only in the hours of Yichou, Jisi, and Guiyou. It is originally a destructive deity, and must be restrained by a fire formation in the pillar. When the destiny enters a fire region, it becomes effective. If the person's fate also includes Yangren and Seven Killers, then they are truly blessed. If there is a fire formation in the four pillars, or if the big run reaches a place with fire energy, then it becomes a noble destiny. If there is no restraining deity, then the gentle and fierce cannot be balanced, and the pattern cannot be formed. The pillars should avoid seeing wood, and also avoid running into water regions, as these will bring misfortune. In addition, the month's stem and the gold formation must be connected, or there must be actual gold energy in the pillars, in order to discuss this pattern.

古歌云：金神巳酉丑之時，殺刃中來真貴人。運氣最宜逢火局，水鄉相見禍臨身。又曰：性多狠暴才明敏，遇木相生立困窮。制伏運行運火局，招遷貴顯富顯窮。

An old song says: "When the metal god is in Si, You, and Chou, the killing blade comes from the nobleman. The best fortune is to meet a fire formation, but seeing water brings disaster." When the metal god is in Si, You, and Chou, and comes from the seven killing and yang blade, it is a true nobleman; the best big destiny is to meet a fire formation, but seeing water brings disaster. It also says: "His nature is often fierce and violent, yet his talent is sharp. If he meets wood that generates him, he will face difficulties. When he runs into a fire formation that controls the metal god, he will be promoted and become prominent, escaping poverty." This person has a fierce and violent nature but is intelligent. If he meets wood that generates him, he will face difficulties. When he enters a fire formation that controls the metal god, he will be promoted and become prominent, escaping poverty.

丁亥、癸丑、己未、癸酉。金溪高谷南少卿，己日金神，土金假傷官。楠曰；日干己未坐金神，土厚金輕理自真。運轉西方金旺地，金輕豈作等閒人。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Dinghai, the month pillar is Guichou, the day pillar is Jiwei, and the hour pillar is Guiyou. This is the destiny of Gao Gu Nan from Jinxī, belonging to the Ji day with a false official of metal and earth and metal. Zhang Nan interpreted: the day stem is Jiwei, and the hour pillar is seated on the metal god; the earth is thick and the metal is light, the principle is clear and distinct; when the great destiny moves to the western land where metal is strong, the metal turns from light to strong, so this person is not an ordinary one.

己未日主，生於丑月，兩土氣厚，凡身旺多好洩也。見酉丑結成金局，用金為假傷官。又為己日金神，蓋喜有甲乙木之官殺，為傷官格之病，所以運行西方金運破木，其貴宜矣。

On a day with the day stem Jiwei, born in the Chou month, the day branch Wei and the month branch Chou both contribute heavy earth; when the day stem is strong, it needs to be released. The hour branch You and the month branch Chou form a metal formation, so metal is taken as a false official to release the earth. This is exactly the metal god for the Ji day stem. Fortunately, there are甲 and乙 wood officials in the column, which become the disease of the official pattern; therefore, when the big luck goes west in the metal direction, it will overcome the wood energy, removing the root of the disease, and achieving high status is natural.

楠曰：飛天祿馬格，蓋取為官，財為馬。蓋只有庚子曰，見子字多，沖出午中丁火為官星，沖出己土為印星，則庚日得官印矣。蓋欲子多，則能沖出，亦畏有丑字，則欄路道，不能沖出。畏午字丁字己字則破格。壬日有財官金，暗沖出午中丁火為財星，己土為官星，則壬日有財官矣，亦喜子多，則能沖出財官，畏見丑欄之，午破之。

Zhang Nan said: The Flying Heavenly禄 and Horse pattern treats禄 as official position and Horse as wealth. Only on Gengzi day, if the column has many Zi characters, can it secretly冲 out the Ding fire in Wu to serve as official position star and冲 out the Ji earth in Wu to serve as official star, thus allowing the Geng metal day master to gain official position and official star out of nowhere. Therefore, it is necessary to have many Zi characters to be able to冲; it is also feared that the column has Chou characters to block the Zi, preventing the冲; it is also feared to see Wu characters, Ding characters, or Ji characters, which would fill up the pattern and destroy the pattern. The same logic applies to Renzi day: secretly冲 out the Ding fire in Wu as wealth star and Ji earth in Wu as official star, allowing the Ren water day master to gain wealth and official position; similarly, it is necessary to have many Zi characters to be able to冲, and it is also feared to see Chou characters blocking the way or Wu characters filling up the pattern and destroying the pattern.

又癸亥會，欄中本無官星也。用亥字倒沖出巳中丙火為正財，戊土為正官，畏子字欄住路不能沖，及巳運破其格。蓋亦喜亥多，方能沖出，又丁巳日干，本無官星，喜巳多，暗沖出亥中壬水為官，要巳多方能沖，畏午字攔之，亥字破硌。

On a Guihai day, the column originally lacks official stars, so the亥 character is used to reverse and trigger the巳's Bing fire as the main wealth and the Wu earth as the main official; it is feared that the Zi character blocks the way and prevents the movement, or that arriving at the巳 destiny weakens the structure. Similarly, the亥 character needs to be abundant to enable the movement. For example, on a Dingsi day, since there is no official star originally, it is favorable to have many巳 characters, which secretly trigger the亥's Ren water as the official star; it is necessary to have many巳 characters to enable the movement, fearing that the午 character blocks the way, or that the亥 character appears, filling the structure and breaking the pattern.

此數格，俱以干月時無官，俱要巳多，暗沖其官星出來。此數格自非造化自然之理，故作聰明鳳取其理。便庚子旺，若見子多似水金洩氣，似要有火暖之。若金水氣寒，失中和之道，亦不可以飛天論之。丙午日，午字多，暗沖子中癸水為官，理亦同前。此格俱繫本然無官星，但以類聚我，又多沖之，以取其官。此取其官。此理似無而又有，似非而僅有是也。

These patterns all involve the absence of official stars in the year, month, and hour, relying on the same character to gather together, thus secretly triggering the official star in the opposite palace. In the end, this is not a natural principle of creation, but rather a contrived system devised by later generations. For example, on a Gengzi day, even if the body is strong, if there are too many Zi characters, the metal will be drained by water, and fire should be used to warm it up; when there is an excess of metal and water, creating a cold atmosphere and losing the balance of harmony, it cannot be discussed in terms of flying heavenly禄. On a Bingwu day, with too many Wu characters, the hidden癸water in Zi secretly becomes the official star, and the reasoning is the same as before. Such patterns all originally lack official stars, but they borrow the gathering of similar characters and multiple confrontations with the opposite palace to bring out the official star. This principle seems to exist but is not real, seems to be absent but only exists through a narrow path.

《喜忌篇》云：內有正倒祿飛，忌官星亦嫌羈絆。楠曰：內有者，蓋言四柱中有庚子、壬子、辛亥、癸亥四日，為正飛天祿馬，固忌官星填露，亦忌合神羈絆。強庚子日要柱中有子字多，虛沖午字出，為庚日之官星。柱中有寅字，則子字貪合不能沖午中之祿。其柱中有子宛午字填實，或丑字絆住，則不貴也。丙己字為七煞偏官，則減分數，歲運亦須忌之。如古蔡妃造。

The *Xi Ji Pian* says: If a person's destiny contains the pattern of "correct flying" and "reversed clash" for Lu and Horse, then it is undesirable to have official stars appear, and also to have the god of harmony restraining. Zhang Nan explains: The term "inner existence" refers to the four days of Gengzi, Renzi, Xinhai, and Guihai in the four pillars, which are considered as the Zheng Feitian Luma pattern (the flying Lu-horse). It is also undesirable to have official stars appearing clearly, or having the harmonizing god restraining the useful character. For example, on a Gengzi day, the column needs to have many Zi characters to create a virtual clash to Wu, which serves as the official star for Geng metal. If there is a Yin in the column, the Zi will be attracted to combine with Yin, thus failing to clash Wu's Lu in the middle. If the column already contains Wu or Chou, then it will not be auspicious. For Geng metal, Bing and Ji are considered as seven killers (偏官), and their appearance should reduce the score. They should also be avoided in the year and destiny. For example, the birth chart of Cai Consort from ancient times.

己未 丙子 庚子 丙子 以三子暗沖午，而未合也。如壬子日，要柱中有子字多，虛沖午中己字出，壬日得官星。柱中有壬戌未，得一字可全為妙。亦不要四柱中有丑宛絆住，則子字不能去沖午中之祿。若四柱中午字填字。或丑字絆住，則不貴也。戊己字淡七煞偏官，則減分數，歲運亦須忌之，如古橫行正使浩造。

Cai Fei's birth chart: the year pillar is Jiwei, the month pillar is Bingzi, the day pillar is Gengzi, and the hour pillar is Bingzi. There are three Zis, which secretly clash (impliedly conflict) the Wu. The year branch Wei also combines with Wu. For example, on a Renzi day, the chart should have many Zis, and the virtual conflict with Wu would bring out the Ji soil in Wu as the official star for Ren water. It is best if there is one of the characters Ren, Xu, or Wei to complete the situation. It is also important not to have the Chou character, otherwise the Zi would not be able to conflict with the Wu soil's official position. If the Wu character is present in the chart or the Chou character is present, it would not be beneficial. The characters Wu and Ji are seven killers for Ren water, and their presence would reduce the score. They should also be avoided in the year or the big years. For example, the birth chart of a historical figure who was very powerful.

壬子 壬子 壬子 壬寅。壬子 壬子 壬子 丙午 亦三子暗沖午財官出，則以三子沖填實為禍。

The first case has the year, month, and day pillars all as Renzi, and the hour pillar as Renyin. The second case also has the year, month, and day pillars as Renzi, but the hour pillar is Bingwu. In the first case, the three Zi pillars secretly conflict with Wu, bringing out the wealth and official positions, thus forming a proper pattern. In the second case, although the three Zi pillars also conflict with Wu, the Wu in the hour pillar is already solid, which instead brings misfortune. The only difference between the two cases is the hour pillar, yet their fortune and misfortune are completely opposite.

《鷓鴣天》云：祿馬飛天識者希，庚壬二日報君知。暗逢丁字為官祿，寅戌來合換紫衣。擎象簡，佩金魚，凌煙閣上姓名題。虛合官星財祿厚，金榜標名到鳳池。

The ci poem "Zhe Gu Tian" says: This pattern is recognized by very few people, and the key lies in the days of Gengzi and Renzi. Secretly, the fire of Ding in the hour of Wu is considered as official rank and fortune. If further supported by the branches of Yin and Xu to harmonize with Wu, one can wear purple imperial robes. At that time, one holds an ivory tablet, carries a golden fish symbol pouch, and has one's name inscribed on the Lingyan Pavilion. Although the official star is merely a false harmony, wealth and fortune are extremely abundant, ultimately achieving a high position and entering the central government.

古歌云：庚寅二日重逢子，虛沖祿馬號飛天。如行金水多清貴，運轉南方數有難。如辛癸二日生亥，柱中亥字多，沖出巳中丙火戊土為官星。柱中要有申酉丑字，但得一字合起為貴。若柱中有戊巳丙三字則壞。此格有戊字，則亥不能去沖，歲運亦忌。運重太歲輕，再見巳字填實。則為禍矣。

An old song says: "On the days of Geng and Ren, if they meet Zi again, the empty confrontation of official stars is called flying heaven. If there is much metal and water, it brings noble status, but if the fortune turns to the south, there will be difficulties." For those born on Xinhai or Guihai days, if there are many Hai characters in the pillar, they can clash to produce the fire Bing and soil Wu in Si, which act as official stars. The pillar should also contain Shen, You, or Chou, and if any of these characters are present, they can combine with Si to bring wealth. However, if the pillar contains Wu, Si, and Bing, the pattern is ruined: the presence of Wu prevents Hai from clashing, and both age and fortune should avoid this. In terms of importance, the big year has more weight than the heavenly stem; if Si appears again to fill the pattern, it becomes a disaster.

楠曰：舊經傳甚明。但辛癸日，多逢亥字沖巳，若四柱中有戌字，則亥不能去沖。何也？蓋亥見戌為天羅，主一生蹇滯凶害，所以不能去沖。與他羈絆不同，或者疑舊文戌字，謂恐作寅字，非也。如丞相造：丁未、癸卯、癸亥、癸丑，亥沖丑合。古曹廊中造：壬申、辛亥、癸亥、壬子，亥沖申合。

Zhang Nan said: The explanations passed down from old texts are already clear. There is only one point to add: on days of Xinhai and Guihai, there are often many instances of the亥 character conflicting with巳. If the four pillars contain the character戌, then the亥 will not be able to conflict with巳. Why? Because when亥 meets戌, it is called "Tianluo," which indicates a life full of obstacles and misfortune. Therefore, the conflict cannot be resolved, which is different from the nature of other combinations that involve binding or restraint. Some people suspect that the character戌 in the old texts should actually be寅, but that is incorrect. For example, the birth chart of a certain chancellor: the year pillar is Dingwei, the month pillar is Guimao, the day pillar is Guihai, and the hour pillar is Guichou. In this case,亥 conflicts with巳, and then the丑 combines with the metal energy in巳. Another example is the birth chart of a person from the ancient Gao Lang: the year pillar is Renshen, the month pillar is Xinhai, the day pillar is Guihai, and the hour pillar is Renzi. In this case,亥 conflicts with巳, and then the申 combines with the巳. Both cases meet the condition of "multiple Hais conflicting with Si, and having the character Sheng, You, or Chou to combine with it."

《鷓鴣天》云：飛天祿馬貴非常，辛癸都來二日強。無庚丙戌生官祿，逢合沖官近聖王。利祿俱顯姓名揚，酉丑一位最高強。運逢巳午凶災起，歲歲年年受禍殃。

The ci poem "Zhe Gu Tian" says: This pattern is valuable because it is unusual; the days of Xinhai and Guihai are most effective. If the pillar does not contain庚metal, 丙fire, or 戌earth to interfere, the official star and the official salary will naturally arise. By relying on a clash and a combination, one can obtain the official star and thus approach a wise sovereign. At that time, both fame and fortune will be prominent, and the reputation will spread far and wide. Those who have 酉 or 丑 are especially strong. Once the big destiny moves to巳or 午 and fills the clash, calamity will follow, and one will suffer misfortune year after year.

庚子、甲申、庚子、甲申。高功韶尚書，飛天祿馬格。楠曰：庚申日主子申重，午內財官暗喜沖。金水兩千無剝雜，邦家萬世有奇功。

The person's birth chart is: the year pillar is Gengzi, the month pillar is Jiashen, the day pillar is Gengzi, and the hour pillar is Jiashen. This is the birth chart of Gao Gongsao, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, belonging to the Flying Heavenly禄 and Horse pattern. Zhang Nan interpreted it saying: the day master is Geng metal, and the Zi and Shen characters in the year and month pillars repeat; the wealth and official positions hidden in Wu are happily being secretly conflicted out; the metal and water are both pure and not mixed; thus he can establish extraordinary achievements for the country that will last for generations.

庚生申月，下通申子之氣，水盛則能動午中丁己作財官。再行北方，重重水氣沖之，如喜身主有氣，飛天祿馬格真也。

Heavenly stem Geng metal is born in the month of Shen, and the earthly branches connect with the water of Shen and Zi; when water becomes strong, it can shake the Ding fire and Ji earth in Wu, taking them as wealth and official positions. If the big destiny moves toward the north, the heavy water will attack Wu, making the pattern even more established. Moreover, the day's stem Geng metal sits on its own禄 in Shen and has strength, so it can bear this strong movement. Therefore, this Flying Heavenly禄 and Horse pattern is a genuine pattern.

倒沖祿馬格。舊賦雲丙午日，柱中用午字多，沖出子宮癸水為官星，不論帶合。若柱中有未字絆信，則午不能去沖，柱中大忌見子字則禍也。如丁巳日，柱中用巳字多，沖出亥中壬水為官星，柱中忌見壬亥字不美也，不論合。若四柱中有辰字，則巳不能去沖，歲君大運亦同，運重歲君輕。

Now discussing the pattern of inverted momentum with official stars. The old writings say: On a Jia Wu day, if the column contains many Wu characters, it will clash with the Zi character, producing the癸 water as official star. This pattern does not require the presence of a harmonizing character. If the column contains the Wei character, it will tie up the Wu character, preventing it from clashing. The column most dislikes the presence of the Zi character, as it fills the position, and if it is present, it brings misfortune. Similarly, on a Ding Si day, if the column contains many Si characters, it will clash with the Hai character, producing the Ren water as official star. The column dislikes the presence of the Ren character and the Hai character; if they are present, it is not favorable. Again, this does not require the presence of a harmonizing character. If the column contains the Chen character, the Si character cannot clash. The principle of the heavenly stem and earthly branch is the same as that of the big year, except that the big year has greater weight and the heavenly stem and earthly branch have less.

楠曰：舊經文明白。但丁日巳字多沖亥，若四柱中有辰字，則巳不能去沖。何也？蓋巳見辰為地網，主多生蹇滯凶害，所以不能去沖，與他羈絆不同。而或有疑舊文辰字，當作申字，亦非也。《易散》云：丙丁離巽動江湖，歲運無官入仕途。厚利榮名還有利，定教榮貴感皇都。

Zhang Nan said: The old text explains clearly. Just add one sentence: On Dingsi day, the巳 character has more power to冲亥. If there is a辰 character in the four pillars, then巳 cannot冲亥. Why? Because when巳 meets辰, it is called "Diwang," which indicates many obstacles and harmful effects, so it cannot break through. This is different from other cases of combined deities being restricted. Some people suspect that the "辰" character in the old text should be "申," but that is also incorrect. The "Yi San" says: "Bing Ding Li Xun move in rivers and lakes, without officials in age and destiny, one can enter officialdom. Great profits and honor are still beneficial, surely leading to honor and wealth that move the imperial capital."

又曰：丙午丁巳名倒刑，若無辰未絆相宜。不逢壬癸來真實，富貴雙全大出奇。《繼善篇》云：得佐聖君，貴在沖官逢合。此正倒祿飛之謂也。

It is also said: "Bingwu and Dingsi are called reverse clash, if there is no Chen to bind them, they are most suitable. If Ren and Gui does not come to fill the official star, then both wealth and status will be complete, which is very unusual." The "Ji Shanjian" says: those who can assist the enlightened monarchs are considered noble because their official star is produced through clash and also meet a combination to complete it. This refers precisely to the two patterns of the Zheng Feitian Luma pattern (the flying Lu-horse) and the Dao Chong Luma pattern (the inverted clash Lu-horse).

楠曰：子遙巳，取甲子日甲子時，蓋取子中癸水，遙運巳中戊土，戊土動丙火。丙火合辛金，甲木取辛金為官星也。忌四柱天干有庚金七煞絆住甲字，但此遙遠作合，理亦通也。月令有正格可用為是，無正格以此取用。此下場近是百非，屢試亦有驗。畏西方申酉戌巳酉丑運，實了官星也。

Zhang Nan said: The Zi Yao Si pattern takes the Jiazi day and Jiazi hour. Its method is: the癸water in Zi remotely moves the戊earth in Si, and the戊earth then moves the丙fire in Si. The丙fire combines with the辛metal, and the Jia wood takes the辛metal as its official star. Thus, the official star is remotely drawn out. This pattern is to be avoided if there is the庚metal seven killer in the four pillars that ties up the Jia wood. This kind of remote combination, though logically somewhatwith difficulty, is acceptable. If there is another proper pattern in the month's stem, it should be used instead. Only when there is no proper pattern should this one be used. Generally, such patterns are rare, but they have indeed been verified in practice. This pattern is afraid of the western Shenshoushu and Siyouchou years, as they would fill in the official star.

《喜忌篇》云甲子日再遇子時，畏庚辛申酉丑午。曰此格舊傳以甲子日見甲子時，其子遙合巳宮戊土，來動丙，又去合酉中辛金為官星，要行身旺鄉，如月令通木，方論歲運。及四柱中忌有辛申酉字為官殺填實，子忌丑字絆住，午字沖子，不能去遙，並未有喜官運之說，而《格解》喜官運何也？

The *Xiji篇* says: On a day of Jiazi, if the time is also Jiazi, one should fear the presence of Geng, Xin, Shen, You, Chou, and Wu. Someone explains: This pattern is traditionally understood as when Jiazi day meets Jiazi time, the Zi is used to remotely combine with the Si palace Wu earth. Wu earth activates Bing fire, which then combines with You metal to form an official star. One should go to a place where the body is strong. Only if the month and branch have wood with roots can it be considered favorable. In the four pillars, one should avoid having the characters Xin, Shen, You, which fill the official star, as Zi fears Chou blocking it and Wu conflicting with it. Once blocked or conflicted, the remote combination fails. The old saying never mentioned the idea of "favoring official star luck," but the *Gejie* says it does. Why is that?

作曰：此格固不可見正官星，若生春月，又坐印重重，並生冬月，印愈旺矣。無官則身旺無極，歲運遇見官星，多有資財昌盛，功名顯達，大富貴者，作嘗驗之矣。故曰木旺得金，方成棟樑，官印兩全，乃是貴人。此待格局，亦當通變，不可執一，以為不可見官星，《格解》此說極是。經曰：“通變以為神”，是也。

The original chart naturally lacks the presence of the official star, but if born in spring, with the imprint star appearing repeatedly in the chart, or born in winter with the water imprint being strong, then the day's main element is strong without restraint. At this time, if the official star appears in the year or the decade, it is likely to bring wealth and fame, leading to great prosperity and success. I have personally verified this. Therefore, strong wood needs metal to shape it into a beam, and the combination of official and imprint stars makes one a nobleman. When dealing with such patterns, one should be flexible and not rigidly insist that the official star must not appear. The statement in "The Explanation of Patterns" is very accurate. The classic says, "Only those who can adapt are called divine," which exactly conveys this meaning.

觀古歌云：“甲子重逢甲子時，休言生旺不相宜。月生日主根元壯，運入官鄉反得奇。”則《格解》非無稽也，可見矣。蔌者不司此歌，改月生日主根元壯而為無根壯，又改運入官反得奇而為反不奇，俱非。辦以生春月冬月，干支水木太多者論，要輕重較量。如生傷官食神印綬財官之月，只以六格斷之，不可作予遙。不然則差之毫釐，謬之千里。

Now looking at the ancient song which says: "When Jiazi meets Jiazi hour, do not say that the birth and strength are not suitable. If the month is the day master's birthday, the root is strong. When the destiny enters the official place, it becomes extraordinary." This shows that the "Explanation of the Categories" is not baseless talk. Those with shallow understanding do not understand this song, and they change "the root is strong" into "no root and strong," and "when the destiny enters the official place, it becomes extraordinary" into "it does not become extraordinary," which are both wrong. One must consider the situation according to whether the person was born in spring or winter, and whether there are too many water and wood in the heavenly stems and earthly branches. One must also weigh the importance. If the person was born in a month of official, food, seal, or wealth, then one should only judge according to the six standard patterns, and not treat it as a remote巳 (Si) situation. Otherwise, a slight error will lead to a great mistake.

己亥 乙亥 甲子 甲子 古錢丞相造。自十六七後，就行金鄉酉申運，並運干庚辛金四十年不斷，官至宰相，則生月多印綬，當行官運也明矣。

In ancient times, Qian Chengxiang's birth chart was: the year pillar Jihai, the month pillar Yihai, the day pillar Jiazi, and the hour pillar Jiazi. After he was about sixteen or seventeen years old, he continuously experienced the metal terrain of You and Shen, along with the heavenly stem of Geng and Xin metal, for forty years, which enabled him to rise to the position of prime minister. This clearly shows that the Zi Yao Si pattern, which has many birth month tonalities, is supposed to go through official luck, and this principle is very clear.

丙寅 壬辰 甲子 甲子 古趙知府造。三十旬內，行申酉官鄉運，功名顯達，官至知府，則生春身旺之月，喜行官旺也明矣。豈可以遙巳為皆不可見官星填實哉。

In ancient times, the birth chart of Zhao Zhi Fu was: the year pillar was Bingyin, the month pillar was Renchen, the day pillar was Jiazi, and the hour pillar was Jiazi. During his thirties, he experienced the destiny path of Shenyousheng and You, which are official paths, and thus achieved fame and official positions, eventually becoming a prefect. This clearly shows that those born in a strong body month of spring greatly benefit from a path of strong officials. How can we generally claim that the Jiazi remote Si pattern cannot see official stars to fill in reality?

《鷓鴣天》云：甲臨子位日時全，遙作蟾宮折桂仙。癸水子中遙巳動，丙戊相合用祿權。財滾滾，福綿綿，白衣脫去紫維穿。庚辛申酉丑午絕，富貴榮華四十年。

The ci poem "Zhe Gu Tian" says: If the day stem is Jia Wood and both the day and hour pillars meet Zi, then one can achieve high official rank, like plucking the osmanthus from the moon palace. The癸 water in Zi remotely connects with the巳 palace, drawing out Bing Fire and Wu Earth to form a harmonious combination, thus bringing official position and authority. Therefore, wealth flows in abundance, blessings last long, and one can change from a white robe to a purple robe. As long as the pillar contains no庚, 辛, 申, 酉, 丑, or 午, which are considered breaking the pattern, one can enjoy forty years of glory and wealth.

楠曰：丑遙巳格，取癸丑日，丑字多遙合巳中戊土為官星。要丑字多，又辛丑日，亦遙合巳中丙火為官星。畏有巳字填實，畏有寅字絆了丑，不能遙，理亦同前。辛癸日多逢丑地，不喜官星。歲時逢子巳二宮，虛名虛利。

Zhang Nan said: The Chou remote Si pattern takes Guichou day. It uses multiple Chou characters in the pillar to remotely combine with the Wu earth in Si. The Wu earth is the official star of the Gui water. Therefore, there must be many Chou characters. Xinchou day is similar, as the Chou character remotely combines with the Bing fire in Si to serve as the official star of the Xin metal. This pattern fears the presence of Si characters to fill it in, and also fears the presence of Yin characters that tie up the Chou and prevent it from moving remotely. The reasoning is the same as in the previous Zi remote Si pattern. Those with many Chou characters on Xin or Gui days do not like to see another official star. If the year or hour also meets the Zi or Si positions, it will only result in empty fame and empty profit.

或曰：此格舊傳以辛丑、癸丑二日用丑多為主，以丑辛動巳中丙火戊土為官星。喜申酉二字，但得一字合起為妙。若四柱中原有子字絆住，巳字填實，不能去遙，歲運亦同，原無官星，方用此格。未有喜官運之說，而《格解》謂喜官運，何也？

Some people say: This pattern is traditionally based on the days of Xinchou and Guichou, using multiple instances of Chou to stir the Bing fire and Wu earth within Si, serving as official stars. It is favorable to have Shen or You, and having one of these to combine with Si is especially good. If the four pillars originally contain Zi, which ties up Chou, or Si, which fills it up, then the effect is not activated, and the same applies to the years and months of birth. It is only when the original chart has no official stars that this pattern is used. The old sayings never mentioned favoring an official star in the year or month of birth, but the "Pattern Explanation" says it is favorable to have an official star. Why is this so?

何曰：此格固不可見官星，然四柱身極旺，亦喜官鄉，運與子遙同斷。故古歌云：“辛日癸日多逢丑，名為遙巳合官星。莫言不喜官星旺，誰信官來返有成。”又觀古歌云：“諸般貴氣雖合格，六格大綱維去得。更看向背運辰行，不可一途而取格。”子遙丑遙二格身大旺，喜向官運益明矣。

The original chart may not show the official star, but when the day master is extremely strong, it still prefers to go to the official star's position, and the method of interpretation is the same as the Zi Yao Si pattern. Therefore, an ancient rhyme says: "When辛 or癸 day is often seen in丑, it is called the remote Si combination with the official star. Do not say that the official star's strength is not desired, who would believe that the official star's arrival brings success." Another ancient rhyme says: "Although various noble energies may conform to the pattern, the six major patterns must be removed. Further consider the direction of the destiny and the movement of the years, do not take the pattern in a single way." This shows that both the Zi Yao and Chou Yao patterns, when the day master is very strong, prefer to go to the official star's position, and this principle is even clearer.

《鷓鴣天》云：癸辛二日丑宮中，遙合巳上得官星。申酉合巳功名顯，富貴榮華萬事通。丙丁破，戊己沖，重茵列鼎所恩榮。年時有子終為絆，如無此字位三公。補曰：丙丁破，是言辛日大運遇丙丁官殺也。戊己 言癸日大運遇戊己官殺也，重茵列鼎反恩榮，正《格解》反謂喜官運也。

"The Zhe Gu Tian" says: "On the second day of the癸 and 辛, in the Chou palace, distant harmony with Si brings official stars. The combination of Shen and You with Si brings fame and success; wealth, honor, and all things go smoothly. The destruction by Bing and Ding, the conflict with Wu and Ji, sitting in luxury, feasting with bronze vessels, and receiving royal favor. If there is a son in the year, it will eventually be a hindrance; if not, one will reach the position of a minister of the third rank." Supplementary explanation: The term "Bing Ding destruction" refers to the situation where on a 辛 day, the big destiny cycle encounters Bing and Ding, which are official stars. The term "Wu Ji" refers to the situation where on a 癸 day, the big destiny cycle encounters Wu and Ji, which are official stars. Since it is said that encountering these can lead to sitting in luxury, feasting with bronze vessels, and receiving royal favor, this confirms the "Grading Explanation" that the joy comes from official stars.

格言：壬騎龍背格，取壬辰日辰字多，則能沖出戌中丁火為財星，要辰字寅字多，寅多則能以騎龍為言，非根正理，但美名以取運人聽信。取辰字多沖戌，理亦頗有，不可專以此論禍福。八字中無正格，方以此矣看。

The method of "Gridding" explains that the "Ninety Dragon Back" pattern uses Renchen day. If there are many Chens in the pillar, they can clash with the Xu in the column to bring out the Ding fire within Xu as a wealth star; it is necessary to have many Chens or Yins. The reason it is called "Riding the Dragon" is because Chen represents the Dragon, and the Ren water rides on the back of the Dragon. This name is not based on correct reasoning, but is just a pleasant name to make people believe. As for using multiple Chens to clash with Xu, the reasoning is reasonable, but one cannot rely solely on this to determine fortune or misfortune. Only when there is no proper pattern in the four pillars, should this pattern be considered.

《喜忌篇》云：陽水疊逢辰位，是壬騎龍背之鄉。古賦云：此格以壬辰日為主，四見辰字多貴。寅字多者富。壬日坐辰土，以丁為財，以己為官，以辰沖戌中丁戊，壬辰日得財官。而寅午戌三合，以壬日坐寅，卻要年月時上，多聚辰字，方可為貴。

The "Xiji篇" says: On a day of Jia Water, if the position of Chen appears repeatedly, it is called the land of Ren riding on the dragon's back. Ancient writings state: This pattern is based on a day of Renchen. If the column has many instances of Chen, it indicates wealth; if it has many instances of Yin, it indicates prosperity. When Ren water is seated on Chen earth, it uses Ding fire as wealth and Ji earth as official position. Using Chen to冲 (conflict) the Ding fire and Wu earth in Xu, the day of Renchen gains wealth and official position effortlessly. The triple harmony of Yin, Wu, and Xu forming a fire trinity is also considered wealth. If Ren day is seated on Yin, it also requires many instances of Chen in the year, month, and hour to achieve prosperity.

若壬辰日有，年月時上皆有寅字。只為富命，以寅午戌為財得地。若年月時皆辰字，則沖出財官所以名揚四海，威振八方，而大貴也。古歌云：壬騎龍背怕官居，重疊逢辰貴有餘。設若寅多辰字少，須應豪富比陶朱。

If the day is Renchen and the year, month, and hour are all Yin, then it is considered a wealthy fate, because Yin, Wu, and Xu form a fire trinity, and the wealth star is in its proper place. If the year, month, and hour are all Chen, the hidden wealth and official star in Xu are disturbed, thus enabling great fame throughout the land and great power in all directions, leading to high status. An old poem says: "Ren riding on a dragon's back fears officials; encountering repeated Chen brings great wealth. If Yin is abundant and Chen is scarce, one should be as wealthy as Tao Zhu Gong." This means that if the original chart already has an official star, it is unfavorable. If there are many Chen, it brings high status; if there are many Yin and few Chen, it results in great wealth similar to Tao Zhu Gong.

《鷓鴣天》云：壬綺龍背喜非常，寅子多兮福命祥。辰字若多官印重，韜略英雄佐聖王。榮封紫誥綬金章，澄清四海鎮邊疆。先賢立就窮天理，肅整威儀壓四方。

The ci poem "Zhe Gu Tian" says: This pattern is exceptionally commendable. Those with many instances of the characters yin and zi in their pillars will have great fortune and a prosperous destiny; those with many instances of chen will have official positions and seals of authority that are substantial, enabling individuals with broad strategies and wisdom to assist the sage ruler. At that time, they will receive purple imperial edicts, wear golden seals and sashes, clear the world of chaos, and guard the borders. The ancients established this method by thoroughly investigating the principles of heaven and earth; these people have dignified appearances and formidable authority capable of subduing all directions.

楠曰：井欄叉格，蓋取庚子庚申庚辰三日，要申子辰全，沖動午財官，為庚日之財官也。畏有寅午戌字，則破壞格矣。庚日時逢潤下，忌壬癸巳午之方，時遇子申，其福減半。舊注曰：“此論井欄叉格。”蓋言六庚日生人，地支得申子辰全，乃謂全逢潤下。蓋庚用丁為官，而子沖午，庚用未為財，而申沖寅。戌中戊土為庚之印，而辰沖之，以申子辰三義來沖寅午戌，為財官印綬。

Zhang Nan said: The well frame pattern takes the days of Gengzi, Gengshen, and Gengchen. The earthly branches must have Shen, Zi, and Chen all present to stir up the position of Wu, thus bringing out the wealth and official position in Wu for Geng metal. It is most feared if the pillar contains Yin, Wu, and Xu, as this would break the pattern. There is a saying: "On a Geng day, when the time is moist and downward, it is undesirable to have Ren and Gui in the direction of Si and Wu; when the time is Zi or Shen, the fortune is reduced by half." The old commentary explains: "This refers to the well frame pattern." It means that for those born on six Geng days, if the earthly branches have Shen, Zi, and Chen all present, it is called full moist and downward. Geng metal uses Ding fire as its official, and uses Zi to stir Wu; it uses Yi wood as its wealth, and uses Shen to stir Yin; the Wu in Xu is the印 of Geng metal, and uses Chen to stir Xu. By having Shen, Zi, and Chen all present to stir Yin, Wu, and Xu, wealth, official position, and the印 are all obtained.

四柱中須用申子辰全為貴，不必三個庚子，若有三庚尤妙。只要庚日生庚年日時，北方傷官，南方火地不為貴，此乃壬癸巳午之方，而此格最忌者也。若是時遇丙子。則是時上偏官。若時是申時，則是歸祿格，其福減半，則福氣不全，虛名薄利而已。

In the four pillars, one must have all three of Shen, Zi, and Chen to be considered prosperous, though it is not necessarily required to have three Gengzi; if there are three Geng in the heavenly stems, that is even better. As long as the person is born on a Geng day and the year, day, and hour also contain Geng. Regarding the northern water region, it is the place where Geng metal is weakened, and the southern fire region is where it meets its official and killer, so traveling to these places is not beneficial, because they are exactly the 'Nen Gui Si Wu direction', which is the most disliked in this pattern. If the hour pillar is Bingzi, then it becomes the pattern of a biased official in the hour; if the hour is Shen, then it becomes the pattern of returning to the native land, with half the fortune and incomplete blessings, resulting only in empty fame and meager gains.

補曰：忌壬癸巳午之方，謂忌北方傷官，南方官運雲。舊注甚明。可改壬癸巳午之方，為忌壬癸之方何也？傳云：“中和為福，偏黨為災。”格中申子辰，會傷官之旺，若再遇北方壬癸運，則傷民洩氣太過必禍。正所謂四柱若三合傷官之殺，乃運行傷官。其禍不可言也。

Supplementary explanation: The phrase "忌壬癸巳午之方" refers to both avoiding the northern direction which is the place of the injurious official and also avoiding the southern direction which is the period of official killing. The old annotations explain this clearly. Some people want to change "壬癸巳午之方" to only avoid "壬癸之方," but why? The classics say: "Moderation and harmony bring blessings; excess and bias bring calamity." In this pattern, the combination of Shen, Zi, and Chen already forms a strong injurious official structure. If another northern direction of壬癸 is encountered, the excessive release of energy will certainly bring disaster. It is precisely said that the four pillars have already formed a triple harmony of the injurious official, and if the big year also moves in the direction of the injurious official, the disaster is beyond description.

《鷓鴣天》云：庚日全逢申子辰，井欄叉格合官星。相逢三格多官星，巳午未臨受苦辛。壬癸破，丙丁沖，柱運無逢得顯名。不作蓬萊三島客，出須金榜玉偕行。

The ci poem "Zhe Gu Tian" says: When the day master is Geng metal and the earthly branches are complete with Shen, Zi, and Chen, this pattern naturally brings out the official star. However, when these three branches are all present together, the official star becomes excessive; once the branches Si, Wu, and Wei appear, hardship is inevitable. If壬癸 water comes, it will break the pattern; if丙丁 fire comes, it will clash and fill the pattern. As long as the original chart and the big destiny do not meet these, one can achieve fame. Such a person, if not becoming a hermit on the Penglai Island, will certainly achieve success in officialdom, with a golden list inscription and a jade belt around his waist.

觀壬癸破之句，則考經文又謂忌壬癸者可見。又觀吾邑王封君造：癸卯、庚申、庚子、庚辰，合此井欄叉格，宦成名立，敕封御史。至壬子運，癸亥歲，干支俱傷官太過不祿，則經文所謂忌壬癸者益信。

Looking at the phrase "Rén Guǐ Pò," we can see that the text's warning against Rén and Guǐ is indeed based on solid reasoning. Now consider the birth chart of Wang Fengjun from our county: his heavenly stem and earthly branch for the year are Guimao, for the month Gengshen, for the day Gengzi, and for the hour Gengchen. This perfectly matches the pattern known as the well shaft cross pattern. As a result, he achieved official status and was honored with an imperial appointment as a censor. However, in the year Guihai of the Rénzi cycle, both the heavenly stem and earthly branch were water, leading to excessive泄气 (exhaustion of energy) through the伤官 (harmful official), which ultimately caused his death. This further confirms that the text's warning against Rén and Guǐ is not without merit.

楠曰：六乙鼠貴，只取乙亥乙未日見丙子時。蓋子來動巳，然巳與申合起庚金，為乙木之官星。見庚辛則破乙，不能取用。若乙丑乙酉乙巳日，坐下官星破格不取。有正格只論正格，無正格方論此論。近理之所無也。《喜忌篇》云：陰木獨遇子時，為六乙鼠貴格，陰木者，乙木也。獨遇子時者，用鼠不用猴也，貴即天乙貴人也，乙生入以子申為貴之格。申時則官星業露，所以不能取也。

Zhang Nan said: The Six Yi Rat Nobleman pattern only takes Yi Hai and Yi Wei days paired with Bing Zi hour. The method is that Zi (the rat) moves the Si (the snake), and Si then combines with Shen (the monkey) to produce Geng metal, which is the official star of Yi wood. If the column already contains Geng or Xin metal, Yi wood is being restrained, and this pattern cannot be used. As for Yi Chou, Yi You, and Yi Si days, the official star is already in the day branch, so the pattern is already filled and not used. If there is a proper pattern, it is only considered as the proper pattern; if there is no proper pattern, then this pattern is considered. In reality, it is almost illogical. The "Xiji篇" says: When Yin wood meets Zi hour alone, it is the Six Yi Rat Nobleman pattern. "Yin wood" refers to Yi wood; "meeting Zi hour alone" means only using the rat and not the monkey, because "nobleman" refers to Tianyi Nobleman, and Yi wood uses Zi and Shen as Tianyi Nobleman. If the Shen hour is used, the official star is clearly present, so it cannot be used.

舊注曰此論大怕午字沖之，丙子時子字之多為妙，鼠之聚貴也。或四柱中有庚字辛字申字酉字丑字，內則庚辛金則減分數，歲君大運亦然。如月內有官星。不用此格。若四柱元無字星，方用此格。

Old commentaries say: This pattern is most afraid of the character Wu coming to clash with Zi. If there are many Zi characters in the column when Bingzi time is present, it is excellent, as it signifies many rats gathering to achieve nobility. If the four pillars contain the characters Geng, Xin, Shen, You, or Chou, especially Geng and Xin metal, they should be reduced in score. The same applies to the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year. If the month ruler already has a official star, this pattern is not used. It must be that the four pillars originally have no official star before it can be used.

《古歌》乙巳鼠貴格：陰木天干丙子時，乙巳運貴實為奇。無沖官殺方為美，少年準疑拜丹墀。又曰：乙木天然時丙子，無官沖害方為此。管教一舉占螯頭，播名四海振今古。

The ancient song praises the "mouse prosperity" pattern on the second day of the heavenly stem: "When the heavenly stem is Yin Wood and the earthly branch is Bingzi, and the destiny is Yisi, it is truly remarkable. If there is no clash and no official or killer element to disrupt, it is a good omen, and the young man will be able to serve the emperor in court." It also says: "When Yin Wood is naturally paired with Bingzi, and there is no official clash or harm, this is the case. It will surely lead to a sudden success, achieving the highest rank, and the name will spread throughout the four seas, shaking the world and the ages."

又云六乙鼠貴格：陰木逢陽要子多，名為鼠貴貴嵯峨。柱中只怕南離位，困苦傷殘怎奈何。《鷓鴣天》云：六乙時逢丙子中，官高位顯福興隆。午字顯露非為貴，克破用神定主凶。防酉丑，忌庚辛，傷官四柱合豐享。柱無官殺榮華顯，玉殿金皆有路通。

Another poem on the Six Yi Rat's Wealth pattern says: "Yin wood meets Yang and needs many Zi, known as the Rat's Wealth, lofty and majestic. The column fears the Southern Fire position, leading to hardship and suffering, which is unbearable." When Yi wood is paired with Yang, many Zi are needed to bring about high prestige; however, fear the Southern Fire position which conflicts, leading to unavoidable hardship and suffering. The poem "Zhègū Tiān" says: "Six Yi meets Bingzi in the hour, official position high, fortune prosperous and flourishing. The character Wu exposed is not valuable, defeating the Useful God brings misfortune. Guard against You and Chou, avoid Geng and Xin, the injurious official combines with the four pillars for prosperity. If there is no official or killer in the column, honor and fame will be evident, with a path to the jade hall and golden steps."

補曰：此格忌官殺刑破害，丑為官庫，所以並忌。夫有丑絆子，之說，而或以為忌丑絆子非也。此子字為六乙天乙貴人，喜合不喜沖，非若遙巳祿飛之子字，而丑為羈絆也。

Supplementary explanation: This pattern should avoid official stars and harmful influences. The earthy branch Chou is the repository of official stars, so it should also be avoided. As for those who cite the saying 'Chou hinders Zi', interpreting the avoidance of Chou as fear of it hindering Zi, that is incorrect. The Zi here refers to the Tianyi Nobleman on the sixth day of the ethereal stems, which prefers to combine rather than clash. It is different from the Zi in the pattern of remote combination and hidden clash, where the Zi is meant to be combined with or clashed against. Therefore, Chou does not constitute an obstruction to it.

楠曰：六陰朝陽格，蓋取六辛日，四柱無官殺方取。辛以丙火為官，蓋取辛日戊子時，子能動巳。辛未日則見未中丁火為破格。辛卯日則卯破子，則不能合巳。辛未日則見未中丁火為七殺，破辛金。亦畏巳字破格，午字沖子，不能動巳。只喜財運，畏官殺運破格也。有別格則用別格，理不出於自然也。

Zhang Nan said: The Six Yin Facing the Sun pattern requires six days of Xin (辛) and must have no official or killer stars in the four pillars. For Xin metal, Bing fire is the official star. On a Xin day, the time should be Wuzi (戊子), using the Zi (子) to trigger the Si (巳), and the Bing fire in Si is the official star. Xinwei (辛未) day is not suitable, because the Ding fire in Wei (未) is a killer star for Xin metal, and its presence breaks the pattern. Xinmao (辛卯) day is also not suitable, because Mao (卯) and Zi (子) are in conflict, and if Zi is broken, it cannot combine with Si. Additionally, it is feared that the pillar contains Si (巳), which would make it solid, or Wu (午) which would clash with Zi, causing Zi to be disturbed and unable to trigger Si. This pattern only favors wealth, and fears the official or killer stars' influence which would break the pattern. If there is another standard pattern available, it is better to use that one, because this method is not based on natural principles.

古歌云：辛逢戊子號朝陽，運喜西方祿位昌。丑午丙丁無出現，腰金衣紫入朝堂。補曰：丑午丙丁無出現一句，蓋言丙丁不可填實，午字不可沖子，以照經文誠是，外經文並傳不可見塊字絆字則非也。蓋也為金庫乃身旺地，亦朝陽格所喜者也。觀古造，西王大尉命，辛丑日戊子時，富貴之極，財丑不能絆子也，明矣。

An old song says: "When Xinchou meets Wuzi, it is called the rising sun; good fortune favors the west and the official position flourishes. If Bing and Ding do not appear, and if Wu does not clash with Zi, one will wear golden robes and enter the court." Additional explanation: The phrase "Bing and Ding do not appear" means that Bing and Ding should not fully manifest the official star, and Wu should not clash with Zi. According to the classic texts, these interpretations are indeed correct. However, outside the classic texts, there is a saying that "the character Chou should not appear," which is incorrect. Chou is actually the metal warehouse, the place where Xinhui is strong, and it is exactly what the rising sun pattern favors. Looking at the ancient examples: The Western King's Grand Minister was born on Xinchou day and Wuzi hour, achieving the highest level of wealth and honor. This shows that Chou does not hinder Zi.

如子遙巳格，用子巳遙合，怕丑絆住，不能遙。飛天祿馬格，用子字暗沖，怕丑絆住不能沖，此朝陽格，子字乃實字不用合，不用沖，何畏於丑哉？

The difference lies in the fact that the Zi Yao Si pattern relies on Zi and Si combining across positions, so it fears Chou blocking Zi and preventing the distant combination. The Fei Tian Lu Ma pattern depends on Zi secretly conflicting, so it fears Chou blocking Zi and preventing the conflict. However, in the Chao Yang pattern, the Zi is a real character, neither relying on combination nor conflict. So why fear Chou then?

《繼善篇》云：陰若朝陽，切忌丙丁離位。補曰：此離位謂南方巳午之位，與丙丁相照也。《格解》離位，謂巳午未，加以未字非也。未乃財神本庫，又印綬旺地，故舉《繼善篇》朝陽生於季月，可稱印綬，觀古造王郡主命：己未 辛未 辛未 戊子有三未字，貴為王侯，則未字不忌也，明矣。

The "Ji Shan篇" says: If the Yin metal forms the "Chao Yang" pattern, it should avoid the presence of Bing and Ding and the position of Li. Additional explanation: Here, "Li position" refers to the southern position of Si and Wu, which corresponds to Bing and Ding and mutually reflect each other. The "Ge Jie" text interprets "Li position" as including Si, Wu, and Wei, including Wei, which is incorrect. Wei is originally the native land of wealth star and the flourishing place of official star. Therefore, the "Ji Shan篇" has another statement: if the "Chao Yang" pattern is born in the season month, it can be called official star. Looking at the ancient birth charts: the Princess Wang has Ji Wei, Xin Wei, Xin Wei, and Wu Zi. There are three Weis in the column, yet she is esteemed as a princess and noble, showing that Wei is not necessarily to be avoided.

《秘訣》云：辛日子時，忌行火地，西北行來則吉，東南一去優凶。補曰：《格解》云：“西北行來，北字恐誤”非也。蓋西北謂水運行辛亥，辛苦謂西，亥謂北，故曰西北。況納間屬金，朝陽喜印旺之鄉，此所以曰西行來則吉。

The Secret Manual says: A person born on the day of Xinhai at the first hour (Zi) should avoid traveling on fire land, and it is auspicious to go towards the Northwest, but if going towards the Southeast, it will bring worries and misfortune. Additional explanation: The "North" character in the phrase "coming from the Northwest" in the Grasp the Meaning text is likely a mistake. In fact, the term "Northwest" refers to the great movement arriving at Xinhai. Xinhai consists of Xinh (which belongs to the West) and Hai (which belongs to the North), hence it is called Northwest. Moreover, the Nayin sound element of Xinhai belongs to metal, and the Rising Sun pattern favors traveling to places where the official (earthly branch) is strong and metal is prosperous. This is why "going towards the Northwest is auspicious."

《格解》疑北字恐誤，是泥於北方水鄉大忌之說，不知《秘訣》西北，以納南，故曰東南一去憂凶，謂大運行乙巳，乙謂東，巳謂南，故曰東南。況納音屬火，朝陽最忌火之鄉，此所以曰東南一去憂凶也。不然，東方東財氣火鄉，何以曰憂凶也？

The "Grasping the Essentials" text doubts the character "North" is incorrect, being stuck to the conventional saying that "Northern water regions are greatly inauspicious," not understanding that the "Northwest" mentioned in the "Secrets" refers to the Nayin sound element. Similarly, "Southeast movement brings worry and misfortune" refers to the great movement reaching Yisi: Yi belongs to the East, Si belongs to the South, hence called Southeast; the Nayin sound element of Yisi belongs to fire, and the Bright Sun Pattern is most averse to the fire element, which is why it is said "Southeast movement brings worry and misfortune." Otherwise, the East is originally the land of wealth for Xin metal, so why would it be said to bring worry and misfortune?

古歌曰：辛日單單逢戊子，六陽貴格喜朝陽。丙丁巳午休填實，歲運輪逢一例詳。補曰：星士多以辛日單單為日宜單，不可再見辛字，非也。蓋言單單見戊子，不可再見子字也。子乃一陽初生，再見子字，非單單也。故曰文陰盡處一陽生。《格解》未及，故附補之。

An old song says: "On a Xin day, encountering Wuzi alone is favorable; the noble pattern of six yin prefers the sun to rise. For Bing and Ding, Si and Wu should not be filled in; when age and luck take turns, they should be treated the same." Additional explanation: Many star scholars mistakenly interpret "Xin day alone" as the day stem being suitable for being single and not seeing another Xin character. This is wrong. It means that only one Wuzi should be seen, not another Si. Si is the position where the first yang begins; seeing another Si would no longer be "alone." Therefore, it is said that where the yin energy is exhausted, the first yang returns. This point is not mentioned in the "Pattern Explanation," so it is added here.

戊辰 辛酉 辛酉 戊子 古張知院造。戊辰 辛酉 辛丑 戊子 古西王大尉造。觀此二貴格，可見單言辛者，非也。《鷓鴣天》云：戊子時逢六日辛，朝陽動丙合官星。庚辛若遇堪為喜，紫綬金章拜聖君。寅卯貴，丙丁貧，北方運至定傷身。中和純粹為官貴，定作三臺八位臣。

In ancient times, Zhang Zhiyuan's birth chart was Wuchen, Xinyou, Xinyou, Wuzi. The birth chart of the ancient Western General was Wuchen, Xinyou, Xinchou, Wuzi. Looking at these two noble patterns, there are not just one instance of the character Xin in the columns, which shows that interpreting "single" as meaning only one Xin is incorrect. The poem "Zhe Gu Tian" says: "At Wuzi time, six days of Xin, the rising sun meets the propitious fire to form the official star. If庚and辛 meet, they can be considered auspicious, and one can receive purple robes and golden seals from the holy emperor. If there are寅and卯, it is considered noble, but if there are丙and丁, it is considered poor. If one reaches the northern destiny, it will surely harm the body. If the middle and harmony are pure, one will become an official and noble, surely becoming a minister of the three platforms and eight positions."

楠曰：刑合格者，取癸亥、癸卯、癸酉日，見甲寅時，原四柱無字殺，方可用。蓋取寅時，則寅能刑巳，則刑出巳中戊土作官星，則戊與癸相合也，故曰刑合格。若癸巳日，則有戊土破格，癸未癸丑日，坐下有七殺破格，又畏有巳字，京破格。有申字則申來沖破了寅，則寅不能刑也巳也，理也人為。

Zhang Nan said: The "刑合格" is taken on the days of Guihai, Guimao, and Guiyou, paired with the time of Jiayin. Since the original four pillars do not have any official or killer stars, this is the way to use it. The time of Jiayin is chosen because the寅 can刑 the巳, bringing out theWu Earth in the巳 to act as the official star. TheWu Earth also combines with the癸, hence it is called "刑合格". If the day is Gui巳, the day branch already has theWu Earth, thus breaking the pattern. If the day is Guiwei or Guichou, the day branch contains the hiddenJi Earth, which is the seven killer, also breaking the pattern. Moreover, it is also feared that the pillar contains the巳, which would fill it up and break the pattern. If there is the申 in the pillar, the申 will conflict with the寅, making the寅 unable to刑 the巳. All these principles are ultimately man-made arrangements.

《喜忌篇》云：六癸日時逢寅位，歲月怕戊己二方。舊注曰：此論刑合格。以六癸日為主星，用戊土為正氣官星。喜逢甲寅時，用刑巳中戊土，癸日得官星，如庚寅刑不成。惟甲寅時，是行運與飛天祿馬同。若四柱有戊字己字，又怕庚寅傷甲字，刑壞了。忌申字則減分數，歲君大運亦忌。

The *Xiji Section* says: For six days of癸, if the time pillar meets the寅 position, the year and month pillars should avoid seeing戊 and己. The old commentary explains: This refers to the harmony of刑 and合格. Taking six癸 days as the main, using戊 earth as the official star, it is favorable to meet Jiayin time, relying on寅 to刑 out the戊 earth in巳. Thus, the癸 day obtains the official star. If it meets Gengyin time, the刑 cannot be formed, so only Jiayin time is suitable. The good and bad fortune of the running years and months are the same as the Flying Heavenly禄 and Horse pattern. If the four pillars contain戊 or己, filling the official star, or contain庚 to harm the甲 wood in the time pillar, the刑 structure is ruined. It is disliked to see申, and if seen, it reduces the score. The same applies to the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year and the big years.

古歌云：癸日生人時甲寅，最忌四柱帶官星。若無戊己庚申日，壯歲榮華達帝京。補曰：癸日生人，即六癸日。時甲寅，即時若逢寅閏也。惟此為刑合格。最嫌四柱帶官星，言用寅暗刑巳中戊土，為癸日之官星，怕四柱中帶戊並巳填字，言官星，則殺亦在其中。故下文云，若無戊土之官，己土之殺，並巳字填實，及庚金克申，申字沖寅，可謂此格之純。則早年發達，登庸朝寧矣。

An old song says: "A person born on a Gui day, with the time pillar being Jia Yin, is most disliked if the four pillars contain official stars. If there is no Wu, Ji, Geng, or Shen, then in adulthood one can achieve glory and reach the imperial capital." Additional explanation: A person born on a Gui day refers to being born on one of the six days when Gui is the heavenly stem. The time pillar being Jiayin means the time pillar has the branch Yin. Only in this way is the pattern considered valid. The phrase "most disliked if the four pillars contain official stars" refers to the need for Yin to secretly punishing Si within Wu Earth to serve as the official star for Gui day. The concern is that if the pillar already contains Wu or Si, it would fill in and negate this effect. The term "official star" also includes seven Killings. Therefore, the next sentence says: as long as there is no Wu Earth official star, no Ji Earth seven Killings, no Si to fill it in, no Geng Metal to overcome Jia, and no Shen to clashing Yin, then this pattern is pure, and thus one can achieve success early in life and be appointed to official positions.

又曰：陰水寅時格正清，又愁庚克不能刑。運行若不填蛇地，方得清高有利名。又曰：癸日生人得甲寅，此名刑合格為真。若無戊己庚申字，便是腰金帶玉人。又曰：癸日寅時刑合格，入此格時須顯赫。官星七殺莫相逢，庚申巳字為災厄。

The second song says:癸 water is paired with the寅 hour, the structure is originally pure and clear, but worries about庚 metal coming to harm甲 wood and causing injury, thus failing to form a complete structure; as long as the big destiny does not enter the snake's巳 position to fill the structure, it can maintain purity and high moral standing, gaining fame and profit. The third song says: when the癸 water day master meets the Jiayin hour, it is truly a structure of mutual restraint and harmony; if there are no戊 earth,己 earth,庚 metal, or申 branch in the pillar to disrupt, it will be a person of great wealth and honor, with a golden belt and a beautiful jade pendant. The fourth song says: when the癸 water day master meets the寅 hour and forms a structure of mutual restraint and harmony, entering this structure will lead to prominence; however, officials and seven killers must not be encountered, for the appearance of庚,申, or巳 will bring disaster.

《鷓鴣天》云：但求癸日甲寅時，刑出官星貴可知。寅申沖出多災禍，若見庚金便主悲。逢戊己，遇刑沖，一生名利必然無。年時日月無刑害，須還馬上錦衣榮。補曰：舊注謂寅暗刑巳中戊土為癸日之官星，怕見庚克寅中甲木，申字沖寅，刑不起官星。未有怕見亥字，午戌字為羈絆，而或者乃創為亥字午戌字為羈絆，則非也。觀古潘節使造成：乙未 癸未 癸亥 甲寅 則亥不絆寅也，明矣。甲戌 甲戌 癸酉 甲寅 古陳侍郎之造。則午戌不能絆寅也，明矣。非若遙巳祿馬之忌絆神也。

"The Zhègū Tiān" says: "Only wish for a day of Gui and an hour of Jia Yin, punishment and clash can reveal the official star and noble status. If the Yin and Shen clash, there will be many disasters. If there is Geng metal, it will bring sorrow. When meeting Wu or Ji, and encountering punishment and clash, one's fame and fortune will certainly be absent. If the year, month, day, and hour have no punishment or harm, then one will surely achieve honor and glory on horseback." Additional explanation: Old annotations only mentioned that the Yin secretly punishes the Si in the earth, which is the official star of the day of Gui, fearing Geng to attack the Jia wood in the Yin, and fearing Shen to clash with Yin, thus preventing the official star from being activated; they never mentioned fearing the Hai or Wu and Xu characters to hinder. Some people made up the idea that Hai and Wu and Xu are hindrances, which is wrong. Looking at the birth chart of Pan Jieshi from ancient times: Yi Wei, Gui Wei, Gui Hai, Jia Yin, we can see that Hai does not hinder Yin. Another example is the birth chart of Chen Sirang from ancient times: Jia Xu, Jia Xu, Gui You, Jia Yin, showing that Wu and Xu cannot hinder Yin. It is different from the pattern of forbidden hindrances such as distant Si and flying heavenly禄 and 马."

楠曰：合祿格者，蓋取六戊日，逢庚申時，原四柱無官印，方取此格。蓋取時上庚，合起乙木為戊土星也。只畏甲木克戊，制了本身。又畏丙字破了庚字，不能合乙。又畏寅字沖破了申字，又畏卯字見了官星。書云庚申時逢戊日，名食神干旺之鄉，歲月犯甲丙卯寅，此乃遇而不遇，緣此格只作時上食神格。若歲月無官殺，此格亦出正理，只要不傷破庚申兩字，亦多有驗。

Zhang Nan said: The Hei Lu pattern uses six Wu days paired with Gengshen hour. The original four pillars must not have any official stars or minister stars. The method is to use the Geng metal in the hour stem to combine with Yi wood, and Yi wood becomes the official star of Wu earth. One should be cautious of the presence of Jia wood, which may restrain Wu earth and weaken the day stem. Also, one should be cautious of Bing fire, which may weaken Geng metal, making it impossible for Geng to combine with Yi. Also, one should be cautious of the presence of Yin, which may clash with Shen, and also of Mao, which may bring the official star into the open. The book says that when Gengshen hour meets Wu day, it is called the pattern of the food god in the flourishing land. However, if the year or month pillars contain Jia, Bing, Mao, or Yin, it becomes a case of meeting without actually meeting. The reason is that this pattern should actually be viewed as the pattern of the food god in the hour. If the year and month pillars do not contain any official or killing stars, this pattern is reasonable, as long as Geng and Shen are not harmed or destroyed, and the result will be effective.

一拱貴格，蓋只取甲寅一個日主，見甲子時，何為貴？蓋取甲日取辛金官為貴，蓋拱丑中辛金官貴也，蓋取子寅兩字為佳，丑字在中間走不得耳。又取日時丙甲夾住丑中辛金，只畏庚字來破甲，則不能不拱。又畏申字破寅字，則亦不能拱。

There is another pattern called the Arching Wealth Pattern, which only takes the day stem Jia and the time stem Jiayi. Why is this considered wealthy? Because the Jia wood takes Xin metal as its official. Between Zi and Yin there is a Chou, which contains Xin metal. This official is thus enclosed between them. The beauty of this pattern lies in the fact that Zi and Yin are positioned one before and one after, with Chou in between, making it impossible for Chou to escape. Additionally, the day stem and the time stem are both Jia, enclosing the Xin metal in Chou. This pattern is vulnerable to the presence of Geng, which would break the Jia and prevent the enclosure; it is also vulnerable to the presence of Shen, which would clash with Yin and again prevent the enclosure.

丑亦畏午字，沖破子字，亦不能拱。丑又畏庚辛申酉己丑破格。此格頗驗，便（不）要得中和，太旺太弱爾不取。幫原此格蓋丑中辛金為貴，又取甲日見丑，為天乙貴人之義也。

The branch Chou is also afraid of the character Wu coming to break the Zi, for once Zi is broken, it cannot support Chou; additionally, the characters Geng, Xin, Shen, You, Ji, and Chou are also feared as they break the pattern. This pattern is quite accurate, but it is always necessary for the day master to be balanced and moderate; if it is too strong or too weak, it is not taken. In the end, this pattern values the Xin metal hidden in Chou, and also takes into account the meaning of the day master Ji seeing Chou, which is considered Tianyi Nobleman.

《格解》云：秋冬生者為妙。《喜忌篇》云：庚申時逢戊日，名食神干旺之方，歲月犯甲丙卯寅，此乃遇而不遇。補曰：此段舊注謂專旺食神格，而或者又謂合神格，亦通。蓋合祿格，原鄉戊日庚申時，癸日庚申時，二日食神合祿，喜忌本同。

The "Gejie" says: This pattern is most favorable when born in autumn and winter. The "Xiji" says: When a person is born at the Gengshen hour and on a Wu day, it is called the food god in the旺 direction; if the year or month is tainted by Jia, Bing, Mao, or Yin, it is considered as meeting but not truly meeting. Additional explanation: This passage is traditionally referred to as the Zhuangwang Shishen pattern, and some call it the Heshen pattern. Both interpretations are reasonable. Because the Hulü pattern originally includes both Wu day Gengshen hour and Gui day Gengshen hour, both are based on the food god combining with the official star, and their likes and dislikes are fundamentally the same.

舊賦云：此格六戊日生者，以庚申時，虛合卯中乙木為官星貴氣。若四柱中丙甲為殺，卯為官，丙為梟。庚寅沖申，及巳字刑申，則壞了貴氣，此乃遇而不遇。若生秋冬之月，身財兩旺，又不犯官殺刑沖破害及梟，則富貴非輕，故曰純粹，主大貴，填實減大半。

Old writings say: This pattern involves people born on six days of Wu paired with the Gengshen hour. It uses Geng to virtually combine with the Bing wood in Mao, taking it as the official star and noble energy. If there is Bing wood in the four pillars, it becomes the seven killer; if there is Jia wood, it becomes the Owl Spirit. If there is Mao, it fills the official star. If there is Yin to clash with Shen or Si to punish Shen, the noble energy is ruined, which is called meeting but not meeting. If someone is born in the autumn or winter months, the day master and the wealth star are both strong, and they do not encounter the official killer, punishment, clash, destruction, or Owl Spirit, then they will achieve great wealth and status, so it is called pure and indicates great fortune. Once the official star is filled, the fortune will be reduced by half.

古歌云：申時戊時食神奇，最喜秋冬福有餘。丙甲卯寅來克破，遇而不遇主孤貧。六癸日為主，喜逢庚申時合巳中戊土，癸日得官星。若四柱中有戌字並巳字，刑壞子申時，或丙字，及傷庚申時，則減分數，歲君大運亦然。又曰四柱中原無官星，方用此格。

An old song says: "During the Gengshen hour on a Wu day, the heavenly stem and earthly branch are harmonious, most favored in autumn and winter with abundant blessings. When Bing and Jia with Mao and Yin come to overcome and break it, if it meets but does not meet, the person will be lonely and poor." It also says about Gui days: taking the six Gui days as the main focus, it is favorable to meet the Gengshen hour. The Shen hour combines with the Si branch to bring out the Wu earth, thus the Gui day obtains the official star. If the four pillars contain Xu or Si, which harm the Shen hour, or if Bing harms Gengshen, the score should be reduced. The same applies to the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year and the big destiny. It also says that this pattern is only used when the original four pillars do not have the official star.

壬午 己酉 戊午 庚申 史春坊之命。壬申 辛亥 戊寅 庚申 鄭知府之命。丙申 庚子 戊申 庚申 吳知縣之命。癸酉 乙丑 癸丑 庚申 和同知之命。

The four examples of the He Lu Ge: Shi Chunfang's birth chart is Renwu, Jiyou, Wuwu, Gengshen; Zheng Zhifu's birth chart is Renshen, Xinhai, Wuyin, Gengshen; Wu Zhi Xian's birth chart is Bingshen, Gengzi, Wushen, Gengshen. These three charts all have the day of Wu and the time of Gengshen. The fourth chart, belonging to the same official, is Guiyou, Yichou, Guichou, Gengshen, which is a case of the day of Gui and the time of Gengshen.

楠曰：曲直位壽格者，如甲日干，地支寅卯辰俱全，便得東方仁壽之氣，故又曰仁壽。此格屢驗。大畏庚申辛酉字，沖破東方秀氣，雖夭亦貴；八清沌。吾見此格，亦不畏其寅卯辰字太多，及不畏壬癸生木類，只怕申酉庚辛破格也。只要寅卯辰三字全，方作此格。若有申酉一字破之不吉。

Zhang Nan said: The "Qu Zhi Ren Shou" pattern is like a day master of Jia wood with the three earthly branches Yin, Mao, and Chen all present. This gives the person a strong reception of the benevolent and long-lived energy from the East, hence the name "Ren Shou." This pattern often proves accurate. It is most afraid of characters like Geng Shen and Xin You that break the delicate Eastern energy. Even if the person does not die young, their noble status will not be pure. The cases I have seen of this pattern are not afraid of having too many Yin, Mao, and Chen characters, nor do they fear壬癸 water to nourish the wood. They only fear the presence of Shen or You, or Geng or Xin, which break the pattern. In summary, the three characters Yin, Mao, and Chen must all be present to form this pattern. If even one of Shen or You appears, it will not be auspicious.

《格解》云：此格日干甲乙木，地支要寅卯辰，或亥卯未全，無半分庚辛之氣，行運喜東北方，用此怕西方運，更怕刑沖。李部兵造 甲寅 丁卯 乙未 丙子。詩曰：甲乙生人寅卯辰，又名仁壽兩堪評。亥卯未全嫌白帝，若逢坎位必身榮。

The "Gejie" says: This pattern mainly involves Jia and Yi wood, and the earthly branches must include Yin, Mao, and Chen completely, or Hai, Mao, and Wei completely; there must be no trace of Geng or Xin metal at all; the favorable luck is from the east and north, while the worst luck is from the west, especially when there is punishment and clash. Li Bu Bing's birth chart is Jiayin, Dingmao, Yiwei, and Bingzi. The poem says: "Jia and Yi born with Yin, Mao, and Chen, also known as benevolence and longevity, both worthy of evaluation. If Hai, Mao, and Wei are complete, it is feared to meet the White Emperor; if there is the Kan position, the person will surely achieve honor." The White Emperor refers to western metal, and the Kan position refers to northern water: forming a wood circle while fearing western metal, once northern water comes to nourish wood, the person will surely achieve honor and distinction.

《碧淵賦》云：亥卯未逢於甲乙，富貴無疑。又曰：木傳寅卯辰之方，功名自有。壬寅、癸卯、甲子、戊辰。臨川機橋丘普一公，木全類相。楠曰：甲木生臨寅卯辰，木全類相喜全仁。時逢財庫為休倚，南逢生財大異人。

The *Biyuan Fu* says: On days ruled by Jia and Yi, if the Heavenly Stems meet the Triple Harmony of Hai, Mao, and Wei, wealth and honor are certain; it also says that the wood energy flows through Yin, Mao, and Chen, and success in officialdom comes naturally. The birth chart is: the year pillar is Renyin, the month pillar is Guimao, the day pillar is Jiazi, and the hour pillar is Wuchen. This is the destiny of Lingchuan Jiqiao Qiutou Pu Yi. The wood energy is complete and like kind gather together. Zhang Nan interpreted: Jia wood is born in a place where Yin, Mao, and Chen are all present; the wood is complete and like kind gather together, which is a good sign; the hour pillar Chen is a water reservoir and also a treasure store, which can be relied upon; if one goes through the southern fire fortune to generate wealth, he will become an extraordinary person.

甲木生卯，木神純粹，地支稟全東方，一片秀氣。又喜有財透出身旺，用時上偏財，極好施舍恤孤，其格是有矣。有一甲申日干者反貧，蓋為有申金，能破東方秀氣，不知者反以此為美，蓋不知有此格也。入申運死，破木明矣。

Jia wood is born in the Mao month, with pure wood energy. The earthly branches Yin, Mao, and Chen fully capture the eastern vitality, creating a refined and elegant atmosphere. It is also favorable that the time stem has Wu earth, the wealth star, appearing clearly, and the day stem is strong enough to bear the burden. Therefore, the wealth star in the hour is used as the key element. This person is very happy to give and help the lonely and poor. The pattern is indeed established. Another person with the same year and month but with the day stem as Jiashen ends up poor and humble, because the additional Shen metal breaks the refined and elegant energy of the east. Those who do not understand mistakenly consider Shen metal as a good element, not realizing the principle of straight and flexible wood. That person died when he entered the Shen cycle, as Shen breaks the wood, and the reason is clear.

楠曰：稼穡格者，蓋取戊己日干，見辰戌丑未，及巳午未字多，若四柱無官殺，則用此格。但丑辰戌月，四柱純土無木克者，多從此格。運喜南方火土之地，及行西方金制木之運，多富貴見木運克破稼穡必死其妙載在見驗稼穡類。戊己日生未月太旺，則不入此格。但辰戌丑月土弱，方作此格。

Zhang Nan said: The Jia Si pattern takes the day stem of Wu or Ji earth. The earthly branches should have many instances of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, or many instances of Si, Wu, and Wei. As long as the four pillars do not contain officials or killers, this pattern can be used. However, it is usually for those born in the months of Chou, Chen, or Xu. The four pillars should be pure earth without wood to overcome it, before this pattern is considered. Favorable luck comes from southern fire and earth, or western metal, which can control wood. This often leads to wealth and honor. Once the person enters a wood luck that overcomes and destroys the Jia Si pattern, it will certainly lead to death. The subtle details are explained later in "Verification of Jia Si Patterns." Those born on Wu day with earth too strong in Wei month do not fit this pattern. Only those born in Chen, Xu, or Chou months, when the earth is relatively weak, are considered to fit this pattern.

《格解》云：此格日干戊己，地支要辰戌丑未全，無木剋制，有水為用，方成此格。運喜西南，忌東北。張真人造 戊戌 己未 戊辰 癸丑。詩曰：戊己生居四季中，戌辰丑未要全逢。喜逢財地嫌官殺，運到東方定有凶。一說東方字運，北方財運，俱忌，故曰嫌之。東北更怕刑沖。《碧淵賦》云：戊己局全四季，榮冠諸曹。

The "Gejie" says: This pattern has the day master as Wu or Ji earth, and the earthly branches must include Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. There should be no wood to restrain it, and there must be water as the useful god, then the pattern is formed. Favorable directions are west and south, while east and north are to be avoided. Zhang Zhenren's birth chart is Wu Xu, Ji Wei, Wu Chen, and Gui Chou. The poem says: "Wu and Ji are born in the four seasons, Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei must all be present. Favoring the wealth land and disliking officials and killers, when the direction is east, there will certainly be misfortune." Another view holds that both the eastern officials and killers and the northern wealth are to be avoided, so the word "dislike" is used; east and north are especially feared for punishments and clashes. The "Biyuan Fu" says: When the day master is Wu or Ji earth and the four seasonal branches are complete, the person will be prosperous and prominent among peers.

壬午、癸丑、己丑、戊辰。撫城張華二公富命，土全稼穡。楠曰：己臨丑月土重重，寒土堪全稼穡功。有木微微夾作病，運行金針主財豐。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Renwu, the month pillar is Guichou, the day pillar is Jichou, and the hour pillar is Wuchen. This is the prosperous fate of two elders from Fucheng, Zhang Hua, with complete earth energy forming the Jia Se pattern. Zhang Nan explained: Jichou earth is born in the month of Chou, with abundant earth energy; cold earth can still achieve the success of Jia Se; there is only a slight weakness of wood in between, causing a problem; when the big destiny reaches the metal element, metal can overcome wood, indicating abundant wealth sources.

己土生臨十二月，日坐土恆，四柱純土，且土氣寒，堪作土全稼穡。賴辰時微有水氣，暗來損土，豈不為病乎？早行東方甲寅乙卯二運，提出辰中乙木，來克稼穡之土，深為不利。運到丙辰丁巳戊午己未，衰土喜見生扶，財發數十萬緡。

The person with Ji (己) earth in the heavenly stem was born in the twelfth lunar month, and the day branch is also occupied by Chou (丑) earth. The four pillars consist entirely of earth, and the earth energy is cold. This can be viewed as a complete earth of the farming and rearing type. However, the hour branch contains Chen (辰), which slightly contains water energy, secretly weakening the earth quality. Is this not a kind of illness? In early years, when the person traveled through the eastern path of Jiayin (甲寅) and Yimao (乙卯), the hidden wood in Chen was brought out to overcome the farming and rearing earth, which was very unfavorable. When the person reached the paths of Bingchen (丙辰), Dingsi (丁巳), Wuwu (戊午), and Jiwei (己未), the cold earth received fire to generate and support it, which was exactly what was desired. As a result, the person accumulated wealth amounting to tens of thousands of strings of cash.

再行庚申辛酉壬戌，克盡辰中乙木病神，富蓋一郡。行亥會木局方死，老壽五福，本自然也。有一命壬午癸丑己丑己巳，蓋緣巳丑合成金局，只作傷官，不作稼穡，且貧而患耳聾疾，只作庸醫，蓋為傷官行財衰運也。

Then the person goes through Geng Shen, Xin You, and Ren Xu, and the metal energy completely overcomes the sick wood spirit in the辰 (Chen) earth, leading to great wealth surpassing the entire region. Until the person enters the Hai (Water) destiny cycle, when Hai, Mao, and Wei form a wood trinity, the person dies at an old age with all five blessings. This is natural. Another person has the birth time of Ren Wu, Gui Chou, Ji Chou, and Ji Si, differing only in the hour pillar. However, because Si and Chou form a metal trinity, it is considered as a Wounding Official pattern rather than a Farming and Cultivation pattern. This person is poor and suffers from deafness, becoming only an ordinary doctor, due to the Wounding Official pattern and the weak wealth destiny cycle.

楠曰：炎上格，丙丁生寅卯月，得寅午戌全，則為火虛有焰，畏水破格，亦畏火氣太炎，則火不虛矣。畏金水破火破木。此格略驗。《格解》云：且如丙丁二日見寅午戌全，或巳午耒全亦是。忌水鄉金地，喜行東方運怕沖，要身旺，歲運同。

Zhang Nan said: The "Inflaming Ascendancy" pattern occurs when the day master is a Bing or Ding fire born in the寅 or卯 month, and the earthly branches Yin, Wu, and Xu are all present, which is called "fire with root but not overly dry." It fears water to break the pattern, and also fears excessive fire, because if the fire becomes too strong, it is no longer "virtual." It also fears metal and water to break the fire and wood. This pattern only has slight effect. The "Pattern Explanation" says: When Bing and Ding days meet the presence of Yin, Wu, and Xu, or Si, Wu, and Wei, it is called "Inflaming Ascendancy." It fears water and metal, prefers the Eastern Wood direction, and fears being冲. It also requires the day master to be strong, and the favor or dislike of the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year and big destiny should be the same.

張太保造 乙未 辛巳 丙午 甲午。詩曰：夏火炎天焰焰高，無不方知是顯豪。運行木地方成器，一舉崢嶸奪錦袍。《碧淵賦》云：寅午戌遇於丙丁，榮華有日。又曰火臨巳午未之域，顯達之人。

Zhang Taibao's birth chart is Yiwei, Xinsi, Bingwu, Jiawu. The poem says: "In the summer heat, the fire burns fiercely high, without water one knows it is a bold and prominent figure. When it reaches the wood element, the fire becomes refined and becomes a valuable talent, achieving success and winning glory." In summer, the fire is very strong, and because there is no water to counteract it, its boldness is evident; when it reaches the wood element, the fire has something to rely on and becomes refined, achieving success and winning glory. The "Biyuan Fu" says that for a day master of Bing and Ding, encountering the triple harmony of Yin, Wu, and Xu brings prosperity and honor; it also says that those whose fire energy occupies the area of Si, Wu, and Wei are destined for success and prominence.

《格解》云：且如壬癸日，要申子辰全，或亥子丑全是也。忌辰戌丑未宮鄉。喜西方運，不宜東南，怕沖剋，歲運同。詩曰：天干壬癸喜冬臨，更值申辰會局成。或是全歸亥子丑，等閒平步上表雲。萬宗仁造 庚子 庚辰 壬申 辛亥。《碧淵賦》云：壬癸格得申子辰，福優財足。又曰：水歸亥子丑之源，榮華之客。

The "Gejie" says: The "Runxia" pattern is for days ruled by Jia or Yi water, with the earthly branches Shen, Zi, and Chen all present, or Hai, Zi, and Chou all present; it is unfavorable to travel through the branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, which are earth elements, and favorable to the western metal direction. It is not suitable for the southeast wood and fire directions, and it fears clashes and controls. The preferences and aversions of the heavenly stem and the big year are the same. The poem says: "The days of Ren and Gui water prefer winter, and when Shen and Chen are joined, success is achieved. Or when all are in Hai, Zi, and Chou, one can easily rise to fame." Wan Zongren's birth chart is Gengzi, Gengchen, Renshen, and Xinhai. The "Biyuan Fu" says: For days ruled by Ren and Gui water with Shen, Zi, and Chen present, one has great fortune and wealth; it also says that when the water element returns to its source in Hai, Zi, and Chou, one is a prosperous and successful person.

《格解》云：且如庚辛日，見巳酉丑全，或申酉戌全者是也。忌南方運，若庚辛旺運則吉也。詩曰：金居從革貴人欽，造化清高福祿深。四柱火來相混雜，空門藝術漫經綸。《碧淵賦》云：庚辛局全巳酉丑，位重權高。又曰：金備申酉戌之地，富貴無虧。

The *Gejie* says: The From-Revolution pattern is for days ruled by Geng or Xin metal, with the earthly branches Si, You, and Chou all present, or Shen, You, and Xu all present; it dislikes the Southern Fire cycle, and if it enters the Geng or Xin metal strong cycle, it is auspicious. A poem says: "Metal in From-Revolution is honored by the Nobleman, its creation and transformation are pure and lofty, bringing deep blessings and titles. If fire appears in the four pillars and mixes with the metal, one can only labor in vain in the fields of monks, Taoists, and artisans." When metal forms the From-Revolution pattern, it is respected by the Nobleman, the pattern is pure and lofty, and blessings and titles are deep; but once fire appears in the four pillars and interferes with the metal, one can only work in vain in the fields of monks, Taoists, and artisans. The *Biyuan Fu* says: For days ruled by Geng or Xin metal with Si, You, and Chou forming a complete pattern, one attains high rank and power; it also says that when the metal occupies the entire Shen, You, and Xu cycle, one attains wealth and honor without loss.

楠曰：從革格，謂庚辛日干，見申酉戌全，或巳酉丑全。此多祿雜，原非純粹可觀，與壬癸潤下格理同。此二格吾見多矣，未嘗有富貴者。但當以別理推之，止有曲直稼穡二格，多富貴。火全巳午未格，亦見其美。由是尊其所正，而闢其所謬也。

Zhang Nan said: The From-Revolution pattern is when the day master is庚 or 辛 metal and sees 申, 酉, 戌 all present, or 巳, 酉, 丑 all present. Such a destiny usually has scattered and mixed fortune, and naturally cannot be considered pure and commendable. The reasoning is similar to the Moistening-Down pattern of 壬 and 癸. I have seen many such patterns, but have never encountered any that truly lead to wealth and honor. Therefore, one should look for other principles. The ones that actually bring wealth and honor are only the Curved-Strait and Cultivated-Field patterns. The Blazing-Up pattern, which has all of 巳, 午, 未, also has good cases. Therefore, I definitely confirm the correct ones and refute the absurd ones.

楠曰：年時上官星格者，蓋虛官用之多貴，喜財以生之或年上日支下亦用，但月上正官，世無可用之理，其理載下文人命見驗時上官星類。原官星虛，尤畏傷官克之。時上財庫格，如壬癸日見戌時，如癸日或又作時上財官格，蓋喜虛財，旺鄉富貴。

Zhang Nan said: The so-called official star in the year or hour position refers to an official star that is floating and rootless in the chart, which is used as the useful god. Such a configuration often leads to high status, and it is favorable to have the wealth star to generate it. An official star located in the year stem or day branch can also be used. However, the true official star in the month position is not usable in reality. The reason is explained in the later section "Human Fate Verified · Official Star in Hour Position." If the original chart's official star is floating, it is especially afraid of the official killer to destroy it. There is also the configuration of the wealth repository in the hour position, for example, a person with Jia or Yi day stem seeing Xu hour; for a person with Ji day stem, this configuration can also be considered as the wealth and official star in the hour position, using the floating wealth. When the wealth is strong, the person will be wealthy and noble.

《纂要》歌曰：年上官星為歲德，喜逢財印旺身宮。不逢七殺居官位，富貴榮華比石崇。辛酉、丁酉、癸卯、壬戌。臨川會元山御史貴命，時上財庫官星格。楠曰：癸臨酉月本無為。秀氣財官喜在時。時上虛官真可用，必能平步上雲梯。

The "Zuanyao" song says: "The heavenly stem of the year is the official star, and it is favorable to meet the wealth and official star in the palace of the self. If there is no seven killer, one will hold an official position, and wealth and honor will surpass Shi Chong." The birth chart is: the year pillar is Xinyou, the month pillar is Dingyou, the day pillar is Guimao, and the hour pillar is Renxu. This is a noble destiny of a high-ranking official in Lincun, belonging to the pattern of wealth repository and official star on the hour pillar. Zhang Nan said:癸 water is born in the酉 month, and itself has no achievement; all the elegance and wealth and official star are favorable and fall on the hour pillar; that slight official star on the hour pillar is really useful; this person must surely rise to prominence smoothly.

癸水生酉，偏印本非用神，蓋得戌時財官之庫，然酉月火土極衷，喜財官輕而病也。又得卯中乙木暗來損土，其病重而甚明也。病重名大貴，喜年上有酉金，能破去卯木也。書云：“格中如去病，財祿兩相隨。”所以運行癸巳，會起金來，破去卯中乙木病神，聯登科甲，御史權尊，宜矣。運入寅卯，木來乘盛，克我虛官，隱而不仕，其知幾乎》

The癸 water is born in the酉 month, and酉 gold is a偏印, which originally cannot be used as the useful god. Fortunately, the hour branch 戌 is the warehouse for wealth and official positions. In the酉 month, fire and earth are extremely weak, and it is fortunate that the wealth and official positions are light and can be treated. Moreover, the day branch卯 contains 乙 wood, which secretly damages the戊 earth official star in 戌, making the illness more severe and obvious. A severe illness leads to great fame and high status. Furthermore, the year branch has酉 gold, which can overcome the卯 wood, the disease god. The book says: "If the illness is removed in the pattern, wealth and official positions will follow." Therefore, when the big movement reaches Guisi, theSi-You-Chou (Metal triad) form a metal group, which breaks the 乙 wood disease god in卯, thus leading to successive success in the imperial examination, achieving the position of censor and enjoying high authority, which is natural. When the movement enters寅卯, the wood becomes strong and overcomes this weak official position, so he retires from official life. This can be considered as a subtle understanding.

凡月上正官，無可用之理，時上虛官，則有可用之理矣。乙巳、乙酉、庚午、丁亥。大源楊洪六公富命，金火相停時上官星之格。楠曰：庚金身旺透官星，金氣微輕木火盈。辛巳庚辰金運補，當年財富頗馳名。

In general, the official star in the month pillar is not useful, but the official star in the hour pillar, though weak, can be useful. The birth chart is: the year pillar is Yi Si, the month pillar is Yi You, the day pillar is Geng Wu, and the hour pillar is Ding Hai. This is a wealthy fate of Yang Hong Liu, a famous person from the Da Yuan period. The metal and fire forces are balanced, and the pattern is to take the official star in the hour pillar. Zhang Nan said: the Geng metal is strong, and the Ding fire official star is revealed in the hour pillar. However, the metal is slightly weak, while the wood and fire are very strong. When the person walks the paths of Xinh巳 and Geng Chen, which are metal paths, the metal energy is supplemented, and the person becomes wealthy and famous in the same year.

庚金酉月，雖日極旺，然金亦喜旺，不宜火太過，制其精也。只喜巳中有金合局，所以金得乘旺也。然有三火三木，似木火氣過盈，金氣頗不足，行辛巳庚辰戊己運，興財富。有乙亥年人，有亥年人，只多了一亥字，則為金不足，木火過多，一生貧苦。吾都王彖一命也。

Geng metal is born in the酉 month, though the day's main element is very strong. Metal naturally prefers to be strong, but it is not good for fire to be too strong and melt its essence. Fortunately, the year's branch巳 and the month's branch酉 form a metal trinity, making metal even more powerful. However, there are three instances of fire and three of wood in the column, which makes the wood and fire too strong, and the metal energy is actually insufficient. Therefore, when the fortune moves into the Xinsi or Gengchen or Wujǐ (earthly branch) years, which support metal and earth, wealth arises. Another person only changed the year's branch to Hai, adding another Hai, which made metal even weaker and wood and fire more abundant, leading to a life of poverty. This is the fate of my fellow townsman Wang Tu.

丁丑、己酉、庚申、辛巳。金溪黃希憲貴命，年上虛官格。楠曰：金頑遇火貴無疑，火少金多理最宜。官弱最宜官旺地，少年平步上雲梯。

The birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingchou, the month pillar is Jiyou, the day pillar is Gengshen, and the hour pillar is Xinsi. This is a noble destiny, belonging to the year's empty official position pattern. Zhang Nan interpreted that stubborn metal meets fire for forging, so nobility is certain; since there is little fire and much metal, the combination is most suitable; as the official star is weak, the most suitable direction is a place where the official star is strong; therefore, he can rise to success smoothly in his youth.

庚生酉月，金水旺矣。巳中雖有丙火七殺，申宮壬水去之，止留年上一點虛官，有可用之理，然官弱最宜官旺運，所以貴也。若金衰行南方亦不貴。說在前。

Geng metal is born in the You month, where both metal and water energies are strong. Although there is hidden Bing fire seven killer in the Si branch of the hour, it is overcome by the Ren water in the Shen branch of the day. Only the Ding fire in the year stem remains, which is a useful official position. Since the official is weak, it is most suitable to go through a prosperous official star fortune to supplement it, hence achieving high status. Conversely, if the metal itself is weak, even traveling through the southern fire fortune will not lead to prestige—this principle has already been explained earlier.

楠曰：從化格者，書云：“得化得從，顯達功名之客。”但六陰日主，身弱多作從化，多主富貴。如乙日干庚辰時，地支或全巳酉丑，或見辰戌丑未四字多，亦作乙庚化金看，行西方富貴無疑。一見丙丁運，破金卻死。說見下文見驗，從化格類。六陽日干，不能從化也。

Zhang Nan said: In the pattern of transformation and following, the book states, "Those who can transform and follow are people who achieve success and fame." However, only those with six yin day stems and a weak day ruler should be considered more as following the transformation, and they tend to be wealthy and prosperous. For example, if the day stem is yi wood and the time is gengchen, and the branches either have si, you, and chou complete or have many of the characters chen, xu, chou, and wei, then it is considered that yi and geng combine to transform into metal. If this is the case, then traveling in the western metal fortune will surely bring wealth and honor. But once encountering the fire fortune of bing and ding, which will overcome and destroy metal, the person will die. Details can be found in the later section "Verification · Patterns of Following Transformation." The six yang day stems cannot follow transformation.

《格解》云：十干化合論《淵海十段錦》當參考。賦云：古人論造，先論從化，從化不成，方論財官。財官無取，方論格局。若從化成局，則富貴備矣。甲己化土從木，乙庚化金從火，戊癸化火從水，丁壬化木從火，丙辛化水從火。

The "Gejie" says: The principles of the ten heavenly stems combining and transforming should be referred to in "Ziping's Sea of Profundity" under "The Ten Sections of Brocade." The text explains: In ancient times, when discussing a person's destiny, one first examines whether the heavenly stems can transform into a single element. If they cannot transform, then one considers wealth and official positions. If wealth and official positions are not available, then one examines the overall pattern. If the transformation can form a complete pattern, then wealth and honor will be complete. As for the names of the transformations: Jia combines with Ji to transform into earth, Yi combines with Geng to transform into metal, Wu combines with Gui to transform into fire, Ding combines with Ren to transform into wood, and Bing combines with Xin to transform into water (the annotations below each sentence, such as "from wood," "from fire," "from water," etc., contain many errors, and they are recorded as they are without alteration).

論化之格，化之真者，名公巨卿，化之假者，孤兒異性。逢龍好化，飛龍在天，利見大人。宋蕭丞相造 癸巳 丁巳 癸酉 戊午。此乃戊癸化火之格，又戊癸化火，生於十月不得令。又一命癸亥、癸亥、癸亥、戊午，貧管貨藥。

On the pattern of transformation: if the transformation is genuine, it indicates a high official or noble person; if it is false, it suggests an orphan or someone who changes their surname or lineage. For a successful transformation, it is necessary to meet the right time, such as the presence of the Dragon (辰) in the chart. Just as the "Qian Hexagram" nine in the fifth says, "A dragon soars in the sky, favorable to meet a great man." The birth chart of Xiao Chanzhang, a famous minister of the Song Dynasty, is Guisi, Dingsi, Guiyou, Wuwu, which forms the pattern of Wu and Gui transforming into fire. Similarly, if the same Wu and Gui transform into fire but occurs in the tenth month when water is strong, it is not favorable. Another birth chart, Guihai, Guihai, Guihai, Wuwu, merely indicates a poor herbalist.

古富貴造 甲戌 丁卯 壬寅 甲辰 此乃丁壬化木之象，得令，又寅卯辰全。方狀元造 辛亥 辛丑 丙子 己亥 此乃丙辛化水之相。宋章丞相造 丙戌 庚寅 辛巳 甲午 此乃丙辛從火，妻從夫化。

In ancient times, a prosperous and wealthy birth chart was: Jia Xu, Ding Mao, Ren Yin, Jia Chen. This is an image of Ding and Ren combining to form wood. The person was born in the month of Mao, thus getting the right season, and the earthly branches have Yin, Mao, and Chen all present, which are the spring quarter. The birth chart of Fang Zhuangyuan was: Xin Hai, Xin Chou, Bing Zi, Ji Hai. This is an image of Bing and Xin combining to form water. The birth chart of Zhang Chanzheng, a chancellor of the Song dynasty, was: Bing Xu, Geng Yin, Xin Si, Jia Wu. This is an image of Bing and Xin combining, but following the fire trend, which is wife following husband's transformation—Xin is the partner of Bing, but it follows Bing fire instead.

張主事造 己未 丙寅 丁巳 壬寅 此乃丁壬化木之相。李知府造 丁酉 丙午 丁巳 壬寅 此乃丁壬從火，夫從妻化。又一賤造 甲子 丁卯 壬申 乙巳 丁壬化木，二月得令。異乎巳申有金，化木不成，支元刑壞。《四言獨步》云：十干化神，有影無形。無中生有，禍福難憑。

Zhang's fate is: Jiwei, Bingyin, Dingmao, RENYIN, which indicates the image of Ding and Ren combining to form wood. Li's fate is: Dingyou, Bingwu, Dingmao, RENYIN, which indicates Ding and Ren combining and yielding to the fire, belonging to the case where the husband follows the wife's transformation. Another inferior fate is: Jiazi, Dingmao, RENSHEN, YISI, where Ding and Ren combine to form wood and are born in the second month, which should form a pattern; however, it is different because both Si and Shen contain metal, which overcomes wood and prevents the formation of wood, and the branches also have Si and Shen conflicting, which damages the foundation. The "Four-Sentence Solo Step" says: the transformed god of the ten heavenly stems has a shadow but no form, it is something arising from nothing, and relying on it to judge fortune and misfortune is not reliable.

此言化合不可專憑也。《元理賦》云：“不化不從，淹留仁路之人。得化得從，顯達功名之士。化志祿旺者生，化成祿絕者死。”此言化合當參考也。補曰：蓋化成造化，要行木局，祿旺則發。如丁壬化木，月令喜寅，或行東南方運則發。餘仿此例。化成造化，最怕行祿馬衰絕之鄉，臺戊癸化火行水鄉，丁壬化木行金鄉，輕則罷職，重則喪生。

Zhang Nan concluded that the concept of "he ming" (synthesis) cannot be trusted solely on one aspect. The "Yuan Li Fu" states that those who cannot transform into qi or follow the trend will remain in a state of smoothness and benevolence, with little success in their lives; those who can both transform and follow will be distinguished in fame and achievement. If the transformed qi reaches the "lu wang" (favorable and prosperous) place, it will flourish; if it falls into the "lu jue" (declining) place, it will lead to an early death. Therefore, when examining synthesis, one must also refer to the prosperity and decline of the transformed deity. The supplementary note further explains that since transformation of qi is a separate creation, it must proceed to the prosperous place of the transformed category. Only when a complete pattern is formed and the officialdom and prosperity of the transformed deity are encountered will success be achieved. For example, "ding ren he mu" (ding and ren synthesizing wood), the month's stem prefers to see yin, or if the big destiny moves towards the southeast wood and fire regions, one can achieve success. Other transformations follow the same logic. Conversely, a destiny involving transformed qi is most afraid of moving to the declining place of the transformed deity: if "wu gui he hu" (wu and gui synthesizing fire) but the big destiny moves to the northern water region, or "ding ren he mu" but the big destiny moves to the western metal region, minor cases may result in losing office and position, while severe cases may lead to death.

辛亥、癸巳、戊午、丙辰。臨川陸江副使命，化火畏水。楠曰：戊逢癸化火神高，巳午根通火局牢。亥巳本來為我病，東方木火顯英豪。戊午生巳月，干通火局，喜癸水貼身，戊從癸化，用火有情。又喜丙辰時，有火透也，用火無疑。更得亥中有壬，微來破火，病在此矣，此為火不足之象也。

This is the birth chart of Lu Jiang, the deputy magistrate of Lincuan: the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year are Xinhai, the month is Guisi, the day is Wuwu, and the hour is Bingchen. It belongs to the category of "Wu Gui transforming into fire" but is afraid of water. Zhang Nan made a verse to interpret it: Wu earth meets Gui water and transforms into fire, the fire god is clearly visible; Si and Wu in the branches support the fire, forming a solid fire pattern; the branch of the year, Hai, and the branch of the month, Si, are originally the root of the destiny's weakness; only when the big fortune moves to the eastern land of wood and fire does the heroic appearance become evident. Looking closely at the destiny: Wu earth is born in the month of Si, both the heavenly stem and earthly branch connect with the fire pattern, which is favorable; the fortunate thing is that Gui water is closely attached to the day stem, so Wu earth abandons its original nature and follows Gui water to transform into fire, taking fire as the useful element, which is a harmonious relationship. The hour column is also Bingchen, with Bing fire appearing in the heavenly stem, making the use of fire even more certain. However, the hidden Ren water in Hai weakens the fire, and this is where the problem lies, so the overall pattern still lacks sufficient fire energy.

運行東方，聯登黃甲至副使。蓋得殺旺，暗生丙火也。幫雖有殺，被庚克之，殺印病衷為病，所以東方殺犯，兩顯其貴。此乃大運入子，沖破午中丁火而死，破格破印明矣。若柱中無水火多，則北方不畏，因原帶水也。

His major destiny cycle has been moving through the eastern wood element. Wood is strong and generates fire, thus replenishing the fire element that was lacking in his original chart. As a result, he achieved successive success in the imperial examinations and held the position of deputy envoy. This is because, for the earth element Wu (戊), the eastern wood is considered "seven killing" (七杀). A strong killing element actually secretly generates the fire element Bing (丙). Although the original chart already had the killing star, it was restrained by the metal element Geng (庚). Both the killing star and the official star (印) were weak and had underlying problems. Because of this weakness, the eastern wood destiny cycle activated the killing star, leading to two periods of great success. When his destiny cycle entered the water element Zi (子), it clashed with the fire element Wu (午), destroying the fire element within Wu. This led to his death — the pattern was broken and the official star was destroyed, clearly evident. Conversely, if the original chart lacked water but had excessive fire, then entering the northern water destiny cycle would not be dangerous. In this case, the fear of water arises precisely because the original chart already contained the壬 (Rén) element within Hai (亥).

丁巳、癸丑、乙酉、庚辰。盱江傅弼王公富命，乙庚化金之格。楠曰：乙木生逢金局全，乙逢庚化透天元。本文金運誇豪富，見火傷金壽不堅。乙木無根，生丑月合成金局。且時上庚金透出，乙木舍命從庚。大運喜入西方，純金之地，財富甲鄉，一入甲木暗損金氣，退悔退財。一入丙運，丙火克庚，傷損金神，死矣。雖無金局，若有辰戌丑多生金，亦入此格。

This is the prosperous destiny of Wang Gong from Xujiang, whose birth chart is: the year pillar is Dingsi, the month pillar is Guichou, the day pillar is Yiyou, and the hour pillar is Gengchen, belonging to the pattern of "Yi and Geng harmonizing into metal." Zhang Nan's interpretation says: Yi wood is born in a time when the metal triple harmony is complete, Yi meets Geng and harmonizes, and Geng metal is revealed in the heavenly stem. When the big destiny moves into a place of metal, wealth will be abundant in the region. Once fire appears to injure metal, the lifespan becomes unstable. To explain in detail: Yi wood has no root in the original chart, born in the month of Chou, the three characters Si, You, and Chou form a complete metal triple harmony; Geng metal is also revealed in the heavenly stem. Yi wood has to abandon its original nature and harmonize with Geng to become metal. The big destiny most prefers to move into the western pure metal land, achieving wealth surpassing the whole village. Once it moves into the destiny of Bazi wood, the hidden Bazi wood consumes the metal energy, causing decline in career and loss of wealth. When it enters the destiny of Bing fire, Bing fire directly harms Geng metal, injuring the harmonized metal spirit, leading to death. Even if the original chart does not form the triple harmony, as long as there are many earths such as Chen and Xu that can generate metal, it can still enter this pattern.

楠曰：來兵拱財格，但癸酉日癸亥時、甲寅日甲子時，作此格。癸酉日零部件戌中丁火戊土為財官，地支有酉亥二字，夾住戌，不能走出也。如甲寅夾丑中財官，有子寅二字夾住丑字，不能走出。若沖刑日進，則不能夾也。亦要地支字多，方夾得牢固。餘日干作不得此格。

Zhang Nan explains "coming soldiers supporting wealth pattern": only the combinations of Guiyou day with Guihai hour, and Jiayin day with Jiazi hour can form this pattern. On Guiyou day, the supported branch is Xu, which contains Ding fire as "wealth" and Wu earth as "official"; the branches You and Hai surround Xu, preventing it from escaping. Similarly, on Jiayin day with Jiazi hour, the supported branch is Chou, which contains wealth and official; the branches Zi and Yin surround Chou, preventing it from escaping. If the day and hour branches are in conflict or harmed, the surrounding force is broken, and the support is not secure. Additionally, there should be more branches of the same type in the earth branches to make the surrounding stronger. Apart from these two combinations, no other day stems can form this pattern.

《格解》引詩曰：己卯相逢己巳時，黑雞得遇水豬奇。金馬木猴相見後，夾兵財庫福相隨。舊注云：己卯日己巳時，夾辰字水庫為財。癸酉日癸亥時，夾戌中火庫為財。庚午日甲申時，夾未中木庫為財。拱祿相似，不要填實虛位，怕沖月時，或沖日干七殺。

The "Gejie" cites an old poem saying that on a day of Ji Mao with a time of Ji Si, and on a day of Gui You with a time of Gui Hai, the situation is most unusual. Also, when on a day of Geng Wu paired with a time of Jia Shen, if the wealth repository is sandwiched between them, then good fortune follows. The old annotations explain that on a day of Ji Mao with a time of Ji Si, the middle is sandwiched by the character Chen, which is a water reservoir, and water is the wealth of Ji earth; on a day of Gui You with a time of Gui Hai, the middle is sandwiched by Xu, which contains a fire repository as wealth; on a day of Geng Wu with a time of Jia Shen, the middle is sandwiched by Wei, which contains a wood repository as wealth. This is similar to the "GongLu pattern" - the empty position between them should not be filled by a real character, and it is also feared that the month pillar or hour pillar is in conflict, and even more so if the "Qi Sha" (seven killer) is disturbed.

補曰：財怕空亡，戌亥為甲子旬中空亡。癸酉繫甲子旬中日辰，難拱空亡之財庫。前既論其不可以拱貴，此豈能拱財乎？或曰拱祿為拱天乙貴人。然辰戌名為邊鄙惡弱之地，天乙不臨，謂之拱貴人，愈見其妄矣。庚午日甲申時，此拱財支拱而干相剋，亦牽強。故《淵源》詩歌，原無此拱。拱日墓丙午申未中乙，壬子、壬寅丑中辛，此載淵源未。丙辰、辛卯、癸酉、癸亥，張尚書之命。庚戌、戊子、癸酉、癸亥，金丞相之命。甲子、癸酉、癸酉、癸亥，柳總管之命。

A rebuttal adds: The wealth star is most feared when it falls on 'Kongwang'. However, Xu and Hai are exactly the Kongwang positions in the Jiazi cycle. The day branch Guiyou belongs to the Jiazi cycle, so how can it support a Kongwang wealth position? Previously, it was already determined that it cannot support the nobleman, so how can it support wealth here? Some people say supporting the禄 is supporting the Tianyi Nobleman. But Chen and Xu have always been regarded as remote and weak positions, and the Tianyi Nobleman does not occupy these positions, yet they insist on calling it supporting the nobleman, which is even more absurd. As for the case of Gengwu day and Jiashen hour, although the earthly branches support each other, the heavenly stems Geng and Jia are mutually controlling, which is also forced. Therefore, the poetry of the "Yuan Yuan" school originally did not include such supporting methods. As for the idea of supporting the day's墓: for example, Bingwu day and Shen hour supporting Wei's Bing, and Renzi day and RENYIN hour supporting Chou's Xin, the "Yuan Yuan" school did not record these either. Old books cited examples such as Bingchen, Xinmao, Guiyou, and Guihai, which were the fate of Zhang Shusheng; Gengxu, Wuzi, Guiyou, and Guihai, which were the fate of Jin Chanzhang; and Jiazi, Guiyou, Guiyou, and Guihai, which were the fate of Liu Zongguan.

楠曰：歲德撫殺格者，如四柱日主旺健，見年歲上殺星出，可多假此釘，以作威權。四柱八字，以年上官殺為年之令，其殺比日時不同。若年上天干地支俱有殺，再加日有殺，金作殺重身輕，宜行制殺運。如年上殺輕，亦宜殺旺之旺地。輕重不同，斟不入也。補曰：是也。如年為君位，日為臣位，臣得君權。又如年為祖，日為己身，殺有制，則上祖曾為要職也。《纂要》歌曰：年上偏官為歲殺，食神印綬福興隆。不會官星財旺地，雁塔題名有路通。古歌曰：歲德壬來見戊年，財旺身強祿自然。更得運來財旺地，文章聰慧更忠賢。

Zhang Nan said: The so-called "yearly virtue supporting the killer" refers to the situation where the day stem is strong and healthy, and the heavenly stem of the year column reveals the "seven killer." This killer can then be used as a symbol of authority. In the four pillars, the official and killer of the year column represent the command of the year, and they differ from the amount of killer in the day branch and hour branch. If both the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year column contain the killer, and the day column also contains the killer, then it becomes "heavy killer and light body," and one should take a fortune path that controls the killer. If the killer in the year column is originally light, it is more suitable to take a fortune path where the killer is strong and well grounded. The weight varies, so it cannot be treated the same way. The supplement agrees: Exactly so. The year column is like the position of the sovereign, and the day column is like the position of the minister. The minister borrowing the power of the sovereign is the meaning of this. Also, the year column represents the ancestors, and the day column represents oneself. If the killer is controlled, it indicates that the ancestors once held important positions. The song from "Zuan Yao" says: The "biased official" in the year column is called the yearly killer. When it is combined with the food god and the official seal to control and transform it, prosperity will arise. As long as it does not meet the official star or fall into the place of wealth prosperity, there will naturally be a path to success in the imperial examination. The old song also says: When the day stem is壬 water and the year stem is戊 earth, this is called the yearly virtue supporting the killer. When the wealth star is strong and the day stem is strong, the official position will naturally be obtained. If one meets a major fortune path that reaches the place of wealth prosperity, one will have literary talent, wisdom, and virtue. These two songs both explain the principle that the killer in the year column can be used but not overused.

問撫殺格，《格解》所收詩歌，喜柱運財旺生殺。《纂要》所載喜食神印綬制殺。經殺格同，而辭意不同何也？蓋身強殺無根，喜財旺生殺，不宜言制，故曰無犯鬼輕，制卻為非。身弱殺有根，喜食印制化，不宜財生，故曰殺旺有制卻為貴本。二者各有攸宜，論者當輕重較量。說詩者，貴以意逆志。

Someone asked: Although it is the same "Fusha Ge" pattern, the poetry collected in "Gejie" says that it prefers the original chart and the big year's wealth to generate the killer, while the "Zuanyao" says it prefers the food god and the seal to control the killer. Since it is the same pattern, why are the expressions opposite? The answer lies in the strength of the day's ruler and the killer: if the day's ruler is strong and the seven killers are rootless, then using the wealth star to generate the killer is appropriate, and it is not suitable to talk about controlling, so there is a saying "if the ghost is light, it is not advisable to interfere again, and controlling it excessively can be a problem"; if the day's ruler is weak and the seven killers have roots, then using the food god and the seal to control and transform is appropriate, and it is not suitable to use wealth to generate the killer, so there is a saying "when the killer is strong and controlled, it is the fundamental of being noble." The two approaches each have their own applicable situations, and those who discuss fate should weigh the importance between them. Reading the poetry of ancient people, it is important to understand the author's original intention through one's own experience, and not to stick to the literal meaning.

《淵海》注曰：且如甲人見戊己年是也。若財命有氣，則主其人得上祖物業，身弱者不近祖也，故曰年上財官生於富貴之家，須要身旺，可以當之。

The annotations in Ziping's Sea of Profundity say: the so-called 'support from the year' Wealth, for example, if the day master is Jia wood and the year stem is Wu or Ji earth, then the year stem is his wealth star. If both the wealth star and the day master have strength, it indicates that the person can inherit the property left by his ancestors. However, if the day master is weak, he will not be able to benefit from the ancestral estate. Therefore, there is a saying: "Seeing wealth and official stars in the year indicates being born into a wealthy family," but the prerequisite is that the body is strong. Only when the body is strong can one bear the wealth and official stars.

《纂要》云：如甲日見己巳時，乃專財格，最喜見財官旺鄉，發福發貴，不宜見比劫分奪。故歌曰：日時秀氣最難尋，甲日己時福眾臨。惟怕從肩分奪去，資財成敗是非侵。此即時馬格，名異而理同。如庚辛日生寅卯時，壬癸日生巳午時，丙丁時，丙丁日生申酉時，戊己日生亥子時，皆專財格。《格解》所收古歌，與《纂要》辭異而旨同，但所收舊註解牽強不可從。

The "Zuanyao" says: For example, if the day stem is Jia Wood and the time is Jisi, it is called the "Zhuancái Gé" (Special Wealth Pattern). This pattern most favors a destiny that reaches a place where wealth is strong and officials are strong, which can bring fortune and high status. It is most disliked when the birth chart contains "Bijian" (same kind of stem) or "Jiecai" (competing for wealth) which would divide the wealth. Therefore, the rhyme says: The refined qualities of the day pillar and the time pillar are hard to match, but when Jia day meets Jisi time, many blessings arrive together. The fear is that "Bijian" will take away the wealth, causing wealth to be gained and lost, and troubles will follow. This pattern is actually the old "Shi Ma Gé" (Hour Horse Pattern), with different names but the same principle. Following this logic: if a person born on a Geng or Xin day is born in the寅 or 卯 hour, or if born on a Ren or Gui day is born in the巳 or 午 hour, or if born on a Bing or Ding day is born in the申 or 酉 hour, or if born on a Wu or Ji day is born in the亥 or 子 hour, they all belong to the "Zhuancái Gé" — the hour branch exactly falls in the wealth land of the day stem. The ancient rhymes collected in "Gejie" differ in wording from those in "Zuanyao" but share the same principle; however, the old annotations attached to them are forced and cannot be followed.

舊賦曰：日德有五日，甲寅、丙辰、戊辰、庚辰、壬戌是也。其福要多，而忌刑沖破害，惡性官星，憎財旺，加臨會合，懼空亡而見魁罡，此數者乃格之大忌也。喜行身旺運發福，大抵日德，主人性格慈善，日德若多，福祿豐厚，運行身旺，大是奇絕。若有財官加臨，別尋他格，正能免非橫之災。若旺氣已衰，來克魁罡，其死必矣。或未發福，連至魁罡，亦生禍患。一脫於此，必能再發。

Old writings say: "Day De" consists of five days, namely Jiayin, Bingchen, Wuchen, Gengchen, and Renxu. This pattern values thick fortune and dislikes punishments, clashes, breaks, and harms. It detests official stars and hates wealth being strong. It fears combinations that come to join, and also fears falling into Kongwang while encountering "Kui Gang." These are all major taboos for this pattern. It prefers to travel through a period of strong self. Generally, people with Day De are kind-hearted; those with repeated Day De have especially abundant blessings and wealth. If they travel through a period of strong self, their circumstances will be remarkably extraordinary. If the birth chart has other officials and wealth stars joining, it should be evaluated using another pattern, which can avoid unexpected misfortunes. If the day ruler's strength has declined and it clashes with Kui Gang, death is certain. Even if it has not yet manifested fortune, continuously traveling through Kui Gang areas will bring disasters. Once it moves away from this period, it can become successful again.

古歌云：丙辰切忌見壬辰，壬戌提防戊戌臨。日坐庚辰畏庚戌，甲寅還且慮庚辰。補曰：此言四柱及運行運，不要見魁罡惡宿也。丙辰日主，忌見庚辰魁罡也。又曰：日德有殺喜身強，不喜財星官旺鄉。為性溫柔埸慈善，一生福壽喜非常。注曰：此格忌刑沖破害，京不要見官，會合空亡之地。喜行身旺，發福矣，如甲午壬申壬戌壬寅。若四柱中有財官，當以別格論之，若行魁罡運大忌。楠曰：日德格有五，甲寅、戊辰、丙辰、丙辰、壬戌日也。何以見其為德也？不考原委，不詢來歷，誤雙日德名之，此不是子乎中謬說乎？

Old songs say: On a Bingchen day, it is most inauspicious to see another Renchen; on a Renxu day, one should be cautious of encountering a Wuxu. Those with a day pillar of Gengchen should be wary of meeting Gengxu, and those on Jiayin day should also be careful of encountering Gengchen. The explanatory note says: This refers to the fact that in the four pillars and the paths of the big years, one should avoid encountering such evil stars as the Qiguang. For example, the case of a Bingchen day pillar being inauspicious when meeting Gengchen Qiguang is one such instance. Another old song says: When the day master of the Day De pattern is accompanied by a Seven Killers, it is favorable to have a strong body, but unfavorable to travel through paths where wealth and official stars are strong. Such people are gentle and kind-hearted, and they enjoy a long and prosperous life. The explanatory note says: This pattern should avoid punishments, clashes, breaks, and harm; it should also avoid encountering official stars. It should also avoid meeting and being in empty and lost places. Traveling through paths that strengthen the body can bring good fortune, for example, the birth dates of Jiawu, Renshen, Renxu, and Renyin. If there are other wealth and official stars in the four pillars, then they should be evaluated according to other patterns. If one encounters the Qiguang path, it is a major inauspiciousness. Zhang Nan, however, says: The Day De pattern only lists a few days, such as Jiayin, Wuchen, Bingchen, and Renxu. On what basis can it be called "De"? It does not investigate the origin or the name's source, yet it mistakenly assigns the name "Day De" to it. This is exactly a wrong statement in the Zhiping book.

古歌曰：金遇豬雞且兔蛇，刑沖破害漫諮嗟。才臨會合方為貴，晝夜分之始乃佳。舊注曰：天乙貴人，甲戊兼牛羊之關。止有四日，丁酉、丁亥、癸巳、癸卯日，最怕刑沖破害，及空亡魁罡。運若行三合運可發，如歲運沖破害，則貴人生怒，反成其禍。經云：崇為寶也。日生宜日貴，癸卯癸巳，夜生宜夜貴，丁酉丁亥，方始為貴。

Old songs say: The destiny of a person with the day's nobleman is favorable when born on the day of亥 (pig), 鸡 (chicken), 兔 (rabbit), or 蛇 (snake). If such a person encounters punishment, clash, destruction, or harm, they can only lament in vain. One must have the wealth star in its proper position and triple harmony to be considered noble. It is also necessary to distinguish whether one is born in the daytime or nighttime to be accurate. Old annotations explain that this refers to the "Tianyi Nobleman." The mnemonic starts with "Jia and Wu are combined with cattle and sheep." The days that harmonize with the day's nobleman are only four: Dingyou, Dinghai, Guisi, and Guimao. These days are most afraid of punishment, clash, destruction, and harm, as well as kongwang and kuigang. If one's big destiny reaches the triple harmony, they will achieve success. If the flow year and big destiny clash, break, or harm, the nobleman will become angry and turn into a disaster. The classic says "Chong is precious," which means exactly this. Those born in the daytime should take the day's nobleman, which is Guimao and Guisi; those born at night should take the night's nobleman, which is Dingyou and Dinghai. Only in this way can one truly be considered noble.

《鷓鴣天》云：丁亥無沖癸卯星，丁匡癸巳定豐盈。貴人會合官星顯，馬列門排富壽增。財滿庫，稟盈庭，清名標寫得升騰。為人正直無私曲，稟性忠良如秤平。楠斷曰：日貴格，如甲戊兼牛羊，乙己鼠猴鄉之類也。焉有斯理？雖曰天乙貴人，日主響亮此貴人之上，或作日貴，命其休咎。然貴人之說，名有數端，原取名之不據理出，即與憤丑日生小兒，諸多關殺，妄謬之說同。雖曰日主臨之，不財官印星，獨以貴人為主，甚為虛庭。且原六諸多貴人之說，只是飄空而立，不根理出，豈可信乎？六乙鼠貴格，亦同此例，謬說無疑也。

The Ci "Zhe Gu Tian" says: On Dinghai day, there is no conflict; on Guimao day, the nobleman star is in its proper position. When Ding and Guisi are paired, it indicates abundance. When noblemen meet and the official star becomes prominent, there will be carriages and horses lined up at the gate, and wealth and longevity will both increase. Wealth will fill the storehouses, and salary will pile up in the courtyard. A clean reputation will be written on the list, and one will rise step by step. One will be upright and have no private bias, with a nature that is loyal and fair, like a scale. Zhang Nan made a judgment: The so-called "day nobleman" pattern is nothing more than the mnemonic "Jia and Wu with cattle and sheep" and "Yi and Ji with mice and monkeys," which are the sayings of the Tianyi Nobleman. How can there be such a thing? Even if it is called the Tianyi Nobleman, it is only that the day ruler happens to sit on top of this so-called nobleman, which is called the "day nobleman," and is used to judge good or bad fortune. However, the names of noblemen themselves are many, and they were not originally derived from meaning and reason. This is similar to assigning various obstacles to a child born on the Chou day, which is also a baseless claim. Even if the day ruler really sits on the nobleman, if we ignore the wealth, official star, and seal star, and only rely on the nobleman, it is just empty talk. Moreover, all those nobleman theories were made up out of nowhere, without any basis in meaning and reason. How can they be believed? The "Six Yi Mouse Nobleman" pattern is also of the same kind, undoubtedly a wrong statement.

古歌云：壬辰庚戌庚辰日，戊戌魁罡四坐神。日上加臨重柱內，運行身旺作文臣。聰明果斷慈祥少，刑殺財官大可嗔。舊注曰：此四柱中，疊疊逢之。如甲寅年戊辰月庚辰日庚辰時，當撐大權之命也。若四柱只有一位，疊疊沖之，則多值刑害，困窮而已。運行日主旺，發福百端，運財官之運，其禍立至矣。楠斷曰：魁罡格，取壬辰庚戌庚辰戊戌，臨四墓之地，取其為魁罡，能撐大權。並不以取交論，何以臨比墓之上就能掌握威權？此亦子平書之大謬也。

Old songs say: the days of Renchen, Gengxu, Gengchen, and Wuxu are collectively called the four "Kui Gang" deities sitting in the palace; if the day pillar sits on Kui Gang and it also appears again in the column, then when the big years reach the place where the self is strong, one can become a literary official. Such people are intelligent and decisive, but lack some kindness. They become greatly disliked upon encountering punishment, killing, wealth, or officialdom. Old annotations explain: Kui Gang refers to encountering them again in the four pillars. For example, if the year is Jiayin, the month is Wuchen, the day is Gengchen, and the hour is Gengchen, then one can hold great power. If the four pillars only have one Kui Gang and it is frequently conflicted, then one will suffer much punishment and harm, but only experience hardship and poverty; when the big years reach the place where the self is strong, blessings will come in abundance, but once entering the wealth and officialdom years, misfortunes will arrive immediately. Zhang Nan made a judgment saying: the Kui Gang pattern takes Renchen, Gengxu, Gengchen, and Wuxu because they all sit on the four burial grounds of 辰, 戌, 丑, and 未, and thus they are called Kui Gang, claiming they can hold power. However, this does not clarify the principles of mutual interaction and control. Why can sitting on a burial ground lead to authority? This is a major error in the Zi Ping book.

《纂要》云：此格以六壬生寅時，並寅字多者，又謂之合祿格。壬祿在亥，寅與亥合，柱中不宜見刑沖破害，乃可掌大權也。運行中則壞寅宇，則降字失職，亦能生災豁竊盜之事。不要見亥字，故曰六壬趨艮，逢亥月者貧。

The "Zuanyao" says: This pattern is based on someone born on six days with the heavenly stem Ren and born at the hour of Yin, and with many Yin characters in the pillar. It is also called the "He Lu Pattern." The禄 of Ren is in Hai, and Yin combines with Hai, which is equivalent to combining the禄. The pillar should not have any instances of刑, 冲, 破, or 害, so that one can hold great power. If the big year (dai yun) leads to a place that destroys Yin, then one will lose position and be demoted, and also suffer misfortune and theft. This pattern also does not want to see the character Hai (since once the禄 is filled, the meaning of combination is lost). Therefore, it is said, "Six Ren heading towards Gen, encountering the month of Hai leads to poverty."

古造如壬寅、壬寅、壬寅、壬寅，方為大貴。古歌云：壬喜逢寅庚喜辰，雲龍風虎越精神。支干重疊無沖破，知是清朝食祿人。又曰：壬日寅時火貴格，此為趨艮福非常。大怕刑站並克破，歲運相逢有禍殃。楠斷曰：六壬趨艮，謂用寅中甲木，能合己土，為壬之官，謂用寅中丙火，能合辛金，為壬之印。是無中生有之說，吾恐謬也。大抵現前拱祿飛天祿馬之說，相為表裡。此說尤非，故以謬名實際情況。

The examples given in old books refer to all four pillars being Renyin, which is considered a great fortune. An old rhyme says: "On a Ren day, it is good to meet Yin; on a Geng day, it is good to meet Chen. Clouds follow dragons, winds follow tigers, and the spirit is extraordinary. When heavenly stems and earthly branches overlap without being broken by clashes, it indicates that the person is from a clear and upright era, receiving salary from the government." Another rhyme says: "A person born on a Ren day at the hour of Yin is called a noble destiny, which is called 'treading Gen.' This brings extraordinary good fortune; it is most feared to have punishments and clashes or to be overcome, as a single clash in the big year or destiny brings misfortune." Zhang Nan said: "The term 'six Ren treading Gen' refers to taking the hidden Jia wood in Yin to combine with Ji earth, treating Ji earth as the 'official' of Ren; and taking the hidden Bing fire in Yin to combine with Xin metal, treating Xin metal as the 'imperial seal' of Ren." This is an invented idea, and I fear it is wrong. Generally, it relates to the previous concepts of 'supporting the official' and 'flying heavenly salary and horse,' but this idea is especially unreasonable, so I can only give it the evaluation of 'mistaken.'

《星命綜宗》云：且如六甲日主，棰中要亥字多，乃為天門之位，為北胡之垣，甲木賴之長生，人以甲日生亥字多者，自然富貴矣，亦忌巳字沖之，又忌寅字，亦可作合祿。新安伯造 戊辰 癸亥 甲子 乙亥。補曰：觀此造有，則此格不忌財也。可見古歌有“歲運若逢財旺處，官災患難起來錄”之說，何也？蓋天干甲字多，忌見財，天干透緩，會印局不忌財，故早六甲趨乾，透印綬為佳。財見，位列名卿。又曰：“歲運逢官財旺處，官星申子共來。”要忌喜何如，故曰忌喜能分，禍福自見。楠曰：六甲趨乾，謂亥乃天之門戶，謂甲日生臨如此，謂之趨乾。假如別日干生臨亥上，何以不謂之趨乾也？然天門亦西北之界，類天門之戶，豈可論入之禍福乎？此說是子平之大謬也。

The Star and Destiny Comprehensive Essentials says: For example, if someone is born on six days with the day stem Jia (甲), the column should have many instances of the character Hai (亥), which is the position of the heavenly gate and the territory of the Black Tortoise in the north. The Jia wood relies on it for "growth"; thus, those born on Jia days with many Hais naturally achieve wealth and honor. This pattern also dislikes the character Si (巳) coming to clash with Hai, and also dislikes the character Yin (寅) (since Yin is the禄 of Jia, and its presence makes the situation full). However, from another perspective, it can be considered as a harmonious禄. The book cites the birth chart of Xin'an Bo as: the year stem is Wu Chen (戊辰), the month stem is Gui Hai (癸亥), the day stem is Jia Zi (甲子), and the hour stem is Yi Hai (乙亥). The supplementary note says: looking at Xin'an Bo's birth chart, which contains the wealth star, we can see that this pattern does not universally dislike wealth. Then why does the old song say, "If the flow year and big destiny meet a place where wealth is strong, official troubles and disasters will follow"? The difference lies in: when there are many Jia stems and many rivals, wealth is disliked because the group of rivals will take away the wealth; but if the heavenly stem reveals the official star and the earthly branches form an official group, then wealth is not disliked. Therefore, for the six Jia days seeking the heavenly gate, revealing the official star is the best, and when wealth star appears again, it can lead to a position of fame and prestige. The old song also says, "When the flow year and big destiny reach a place where officials and wealth are strong, the official star and the water group of Shen and Zi arrive together." Whether it is disliked or liked depends on the specific combination, so saying it is disliked or liked can be clearly distinguished, and thus fortune and misfortune naturally appear. Zhang Nan says: the explanation of the six Jia days seeking the heavenly gate is to take Hai as the heavenly gate, and when Jia day is accompanied by Hai, it is called seeking the heavenly gate. But if other day stems are on Hai, why is it not called seeking the heavenly gate? Moreover, the so-called heavenly gate is just the boundary of the northwest direction, and the name is taken as something like the heavenly gate. How can it be used to judge a person's fortune and misfortune? This explanation is a major error in the book of Zi Ping.

《統宗》云：且如戊己日生，值亥卯避為官，申子辰水局為財是也，正是戊寅、戊子、戊申、己卯、己未、己亥日主是也。忌刑沖殺旺，則反生災矣。歲運同。丁都督造 丁亥 丁未 己卯 戊辰。古歌云：勾陳得位會財官，無沖破命必然端。申子北方東卯木，管教一舉拜金鸞。

The Star and Destiny Comprehensive Essentials says: For example, if the day master is Wu or Ji, encountering the wood trinity of Hai, Mao, and Wei forms its "official" (官), and encountering the water trinity of Shen, Zi, and Chen forms its "wealth" (财). This refers specifically to the day masters Wu Yin, Wu Zi, Wu Shen, Ji Mao, Ji Wei, and Ji Hai. This pattern should avoid punishments and clashes (刑冲), and also avoid excessive seven killers (七杀), otherwise it may bring misfortune. The same applies to the natal year and the great destiny period (大运). The book cites the birth chart of Ding the Commander as an example: the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year are Ding Hai, the month are Ding Wei, the day are Ji Mao, and the hour are Wu Chen. An old rhyme says: When Gou Chen (勾陈) is in its proper position and the wealth and official positions are combined, a destiny without disruption is sure to be upright. When Shen and Zi form the northern water trinity, it represents wealth, and when Eastern Mao wood is present, it represents official position. This will surely lead to great success, and the person will be honored at the golden hall (金銮殿).

《統宗》云：且臺壬癸二日生，值寅午戌火局為財，最丑未為官，壬寅、壬戌、癸巳、癸丑、癸未、日是也。忌破弱。歲運同。李都丑造 丙戌 甲午 壬寅 辛亥。古歌云：玄武當權妙入神，日干壬癸坐財星。官星若也居門戶，無破當為大用人。

The Star and Destiny Comprehensive Essentials also states: For example, if the day stem is Ren or Gui, encountering the Yin-Wu-Xu fire triple combination signifies its 'wealth', and encountering Chou or Wei earth signifies its 'official'. This refers specifically to the dates of Renyin, Renxu, Guisi, Guichou, and Guiwei. This pattern should avoid being broken and should not have a weak body. The same applies to the natal year and the big years. The book uses the birth chart of Li the Inspector as an example: the heavenly stem of the year is Bing, the earthly branch is Xu; the heavenly stem of the month is Jia, the earthly branch is Wu; the heavenly stem of the day is Ren, the earthly branch is Yin; the heavenly stem of the hour is Xin, the earthly branch is Hai. The old rhyme says: When the Black Tortoise holds power, its subtlety is divine; if the day stem is Ren or Gui and the wealth star is in the seat, and the official star is in the gate position, without any damage, it is a person destined for great official positions in the country.

楠斷曰：勾陳得位，以盡戊己為勾陳，其一理也。得位謂財官之地，若戊己身主不柔，則能任財官也，則謂之勾陳得位也，宜矣。若戊己氣弱，臨其財大旺之地，或為財多身弱，臨其財官之地，或為財多身弱，或殺重身輕，若勾陳得位美，豈不謬乎！玄武當要，與此相同，故予並闢之。

Zhang Nan said: The term "Gou Chen getting the position" refers to calling all Wu and Ji earth as Gou Chen, which is acceptable. The term "getting the position" means sitting on the place of wealth and officialdom. If the Wu and Ji day master is not weak and can bear the wealth and officialdom, calling it "Gou Chen getting the position" is still reasonable. However, if Wu and Ji are weak and appear in a place where the wealth star is very strong, resulting in "too much wealth and weak body"; or if they appear in a place where both wealth and officialdom are present, yet still result in "too much wealth and weak body," or even "too heavy killing and weak body," then calling such a situation a beautiful pattern of "Gou Chen getting the position" would be absurd. The principle of "Xuan Wu taking charge" is the same as this, so I reject both of these patterns together.

《財鑑沙條妙經》云：六壬生丑午位中，先要根源見水通。亥命未宮休帶殺，生平何處不春見。補曰：此本為壬生臨午位，號日祿馬同鄉。而《格》輯入正官類，慧也。又敗經文休帶殺，為休見，是以亥卯未，為吏官之煞，則鑿矣。此煞乃干頭中己土為正官，若柱中無亥卯未木局，傷官之神，主為貴推，不知四季喜忌不同。

The "Cai Jian Sha Tiao Miao Jing" says: Those born on six days of Ren with the heavenly stem in the position of Chou or Wu should first have the source of water connected; the Hai and Wei palaces should not carry the seven killers, so that one's life is always like spring. The supplementary note says: This originally refers to the day stem of Ren sitting on the position of Wu, called "Lu Ma Tong Xiang" (Wu contains Ding fire as wealth and Ji earth as official, both wealth and official are in one branch). The "Ge Jie" included it in the category of proper official, which is insightful. However, it interpreted the phrase "Xiu Dai Sha" in the text as "not seeing it," and regarded Hai-Mao-Wei as a killer for the official star, which is forced. Here, the so-called killer refers to the official star Ji earth in the heavenly stem being harmed; if the column does not have the wood trinity of Hai-Mao-Wei as the "shang guan" deity to harm the official, it can naturally be considered as a noble destiny. However, the commentator did not understand that the preferences and dislikes of the four seasons are different.

蓋待壬午日生春生夏者，最忌亥卯未木局，春逆行比肓運猶稍解。生秋埏，為印綬，能克木遠害，不如不見之為妙，在輕重斟酌。生科亥月，純喜亥卯霜，生子月者次，已形卯，子亥水故也。何者？蓋古賦云：“壬午癸巳二日，同一財官雙全美也。喜生秋科，通金水月氣，忌生春夏通木火月氣，值所喜則大跺，值所忌慢反禍。”由此觀之，如此二日子月正通水月氣，根見水通之謂也。身臨祿旺，喜見財官，主富跺，故日科生則玄開武當權，跺為王侯。

Those born on Renwu day, if born in spring or summer, are most忌 to have the combination of Hai, Mao, and Wei forming a wood trinity, because strong wood will drain water and damage the official star; if born in spring and the big destiny runs counter to the land of same kind or wealth, it can slightly alleviate the problem. If born in autumn, strong metal is considered the official star, which can control wood and push away the harm caused by wood, but it is still not as good as the original chart having no wood trinity at all. This needs to be considered based on the degree of influence. If born in the month of Hai, it is most favorable to have Hai and Mao; if born in the month of Zi, it is slightly less favorable, because it already contains Mao, and both Zi and Hai are water. Why is it divided this way? An ancient text says that the days of Renwu and Guisi both belong to 'wealth and official star both excellent'; they prefer to be born in autumn, which connects with the qi of metal and water; they avoid being born in spring and summer, which connect with the qi of wood and fire. If they meet what is favorable, they will achieve great wealth and honor; if they meet what is unfavorable, it will bring disaster. From this, we can see that these two days, if born in the month of Zi, exactly connect with the qi of water, which is what the classic text means by 'the source meets water'. The day ruler sits on a land of fortune and strength, and also enjoys wealth and official star, which indicates great wealth and honor. Therefore, being born at the right time means the Black Tortoise holds power, and one becomes a king or a marquis.

且祿頭是宜帶財官，天月二德，故《壺中子》曰：“帶天月二德屠冠，帶七殺梟食。”故司馬季主云：“祿要而不要煩，且要祿干不帶七殺，反傷不帶梟食。”女《洞玄經》云：“壬以祿，戊寅本非駕。”女《格錄歌》云：“祿馬更有值多般說，自衰自死兼敗絕。”是壬午癸巳日生埏，以亥為值所喜者也。

Furthermore, the heavenly stem of the official position should be favorable for wealth and official rank, and should be accompanied by the two virtues of Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue, as well as noblemen. Therefore, the book Hu Zhongzi says: those who possess both Heavenly and Monthly Virtues will be promoted to higher offices, while those who possess seven killers and the Owl Spirit and food god will not. Sima Jizhu also says: the official position should be pure and not complicated, and the heavenly stem of the official position should not be accompanied by seven killers, should not be harmed, and should not have the Owl Spirit taking away the food. The book Dong Xuan Jing says: the壬 water takes the亥 as its official position, and the Wuyin is inherently unable to control it. The book Ge Lu Ge says: the theory of official position and horse has many considerations, and one should look at whether it is weak, dead, or located in a place of decline and exhaustion. In summary, those born on the Renwu and Guisi days prefer the亥 position.

壬癸以卯為貴人，宜合忌，帶空亡，頭上宜帶財官，不宜帶殺梟。故《醉醒子》子平云：“貴人頭上帶財官，門充駟馬。且貴人以未宮井鬼這合，為家居出入之門三合，況未與午六合有情。”《喜忌篇》云：“四柱干支，喜三合之地。”

Ren and Gui heavenly stems take Mao as the Tianyi Nobleman. The Nobleman is favorable when it combines with other branches, and it should avoid falling into Kongwang. The Nobleman should be accompanied by wealth and official positions, and should not be accompanied by Qixia or Xiaoshen. Therefore, the "Zui Xing Zi" discusses the method of Zi Ping, saying that when the Nobleman is accompanied by wealth and official positions, there will be a carriage drawn by four horses at the gate. It also says that the Nobleman combines with Wei palace and Jing Gui division, which are the gateways for living and moving. Moreover, Wei and Wu are naturally in Six Harmony. The "Xi Ji Pian" also says that the heavenly stems and earthly branches of the four pillars prefer to fall into Triple Harmony. All these talk about the advantages when Hai-Mao-Wei and Renwu, Guisi are combined.

《醉醒子》云：“君不見祿馬貴人無準托，考究五行之善惡，天元贏弱未為災，地氣堅牢是歡樂。”又《珞錄子》云：“每見貴人食祿，無非祿馬司鄉。”又《理愚歌》云：“貴人落在空亡裡，祿馬背違如不值。”是亥卯未乃壬午癸巳二所深喜，而不可忌。正所謂惟有水木傷官格，財官兩見反為歡者，正所謂有病方為貴，無傷不是奇者也。

The Zui Xing Zi also says: Have you not seen that the mere presence of official luck, nobleman, and horse is not enough; one must examine the good or bad nature of the Five Phases. A weak heavenly stem does not necessarily bring calamity, but a firm and solid earthly branch is truly desirable. The Luolu Zi says: Whenever one receives the salary of a nobleman, it is always the pattern of official luck and horse being in the same native place. The Li Yu Ge says: If the nobleman falls into the Kongwang, and the official luck and horse are apart, it is as if one has not encountered them. Thus, the combination of Hai, Mao, and Wei is indeed favored by the days of Renwu and Guisi, and should not be universally avoided. This is what the ancients meant by "Only the water and wood official pattern brings joy when wealth and official luck are both present," which is also "Only when there is a sickness can one achieve a noble pattern; without injury, it is not extraordinary."

吾邑王耕山命 己卯 乙亥 壬午 庚子。萬泉董正郎命 甲午 乙亥 癸巳 丁巳。皆生亥月，帶天德貴人，頭上戴財，一戴官。皆不戴殺刃。但有傷官之神，現仿今通顯，正所謂通水月氣，值所喜則大貴也。如此二日，生春寅卯月，取傷官格，則文季而不明。生夏干月，官星太旺，天無贏弱。又作亥卯未合局，則洩氣愈甚，如病人重負，何以當此財官。又頭戴殺刃，凶神會聚雖日水木傷官，喜見財官，何益也。雖有貴人，失祿失時失勢，何益也，觀古造：己酉 丙寅 癸巳 庚申。此癸水身弱，又在春月，傷官洩氣，年干頭帶殺，常有腸毒之病。古謝五郎造 乙酉 壬午 壬午 癸卯。年頭上帶傷官，居祿癸卯，貴人頭上帶刃箭，天無贏弱，死二囹圄。

Zhang Nan took the case of Wang Gengshan from his hometown as an example: the year pillar is Ji Mao, the month pillar is Yi Hai, the day pillar is Ren Wu, and the hour pillar is Geng Zi. He also took the case of Dong Zhenglang from Wanshui: the year pillar is Jia Wu, the month pillar is Yi Hai, the day pillar is Gui Si, and the hour pillar is Ding Si. Both of these cases were born in the month of Hai, and both have the "Tiande" (Heavenly Virtue). The nobleman in one case has a wealth star on his head, and the other has an official star. Neither has the seven killing stars or the Yangren (Sharpness). Although there is also the "Shanggan" (Injurious Official) in the pillars, both men are now prosperous and successful. This exactly confirms what was said before: if the birth month is in harmony with the water month energy, and the favorable combinations are present, then it is a great and noble destiny. Conversely, if the day pillars Ren Wu and Gui Si are born in the spring months of Yin or Mao, they can only take the "Shanggan" pattern, with literary talent but not prominent. If born in summer, the official star (earth) is too strong, and the day's main heavenly stem is weak, and if the Hai, Mao, and Wei form a wood trinity, the water energy is further drained, like a sick person carrying a heavy burden, how can they bear the wealth and official positions? If the nobleman also has the seven killing stars and Yangren on his head, and the凶神 (evil spirits) are gathered together, even if one keeps saying "water and wood Shanggan like to see wealth and official positions," it is of no use. Even if the destiny has a nobleman, but loses the禄 (favorable position), the time, and the momentum, it is still of no use. Let's look at several ancient people's destinies as evidence. The first case: the year pillar is Ji You, the month pillar is Bing Yin, the day pillar is Gui Si, and the hour pillar is Geng Shen. The癸 water day stem is itself weak, and born in the spring month, the Bing Yin contains the甲 wood Shanggan, which drains its energy. The year stem Ji earth carries the seven killing stars, so this person often suffers from intestinal poisoning and sores. The second case is the destiny of Xie Wulang from ancient times: the year pillar is Yi You, the month pillar is Ren Wu, the day pillar is Ren Wu, and the hour pillar is Gui Mao. The year stem has the Yi wood Shanggan, and the hour branch Mao is the residence of the nobleman for Ren and Gui, but the nobleman's head carries the Yangren, the heavenly stem of the day is weak and without support, and he died in prison.

又一古造 癸卯 乙卯 癸巳 癸丑。行辛亥運，梟透，並亥合傷官木局，不祿。戊申 丙辰 壬午 乙巳。生春寅月，正水木傷官洩氣，二歲行已卯運，運干頭帶殺，而又傷官旺地遂死。此五造正所謂通木火月氣，值所忌則反禍之謂也。

Another case: the year pillar is Guimao, the month pillar is Yimao, the day pillar is Guisi, and the hour pillar is Guichou. When this person enters the Xinhai big year, the heavenly stem of the year, Xinhai, has Xinhai as the Owl Spirit (weaving god) appearing and taking away the food, while the earth branch亥 forms a wooden official wood group with the卯, thus causing death. Another case: the year pillar is Wushen, the month pillar is Bingchen, the day pillar is Renwu, and the hour pillar is Yisi. Born in the spring month of寅, it is the image of water and wood official officials releasing energy; when entering the Jimao big year, the heavenly stem of the year brings Ji soil seven killers, and the earth branch卯 is the strong land of the official official, thus causing death. These cases are exactly the ones mentioned earlier, "when the month's energy of wood and fire is connected, but meets the forbidden combination, it becomes a disaster."

如生秋申月則為印綬格。金旺水生，木死不克土，因然。亦忌傷官，並干頭殺。吾邑有一造 壬申 己酉 癸巳 癸丑。月干頭帶殺，四十九行甲寅東方傷官運，雙目失明，雖秋亦忌傷官也。又一造 甲申 癸酉 癸巳 甲寅。不帶殺，雖鉅富，因年時干帶傷官，福祿無功名。又壬午癸巳二日，於亥卯未傷官木局。四季有忌不忌，又有喜不喜，忌可以四季均為見亥卯未非貴推開哉？作《沙條經》者，誠家於理學，欲以發“淵源”之所未發，以破後人之疑，而後人反疑之，誤矣。

If one is born in the month of Shen during autumn, it becomes the 'Imperial Seal Pattern': gold is strong and generates water, while wood is in a dead state in autumn and cannot overcome earth, which is a good combination. However, at this time, it is also forbidden to have the official who harms the person, and also to have the seven killers appearing in the heavenly stem. Zhang Nan cited a case from his hometown: the heavenly stem of the year is Renshen, the heavenly stem of the month is Jiyou, the heavenly stem of the day is Guisi, and the heavenly stem of the hour is Guichou. The heavenly stem of the month carries the seven killer, and at the age of forty-nine, when he entered the Eastern Official Harm Pattern of Jiayin, he became blind in both eyes. This shows that even if one is born in autumn, the official who harms the person is still a bad factor. Another case: the heavenly stem of the year is Jiashen, the heavenly stem of the month is Guiyou, the heavenly stem of the day is Guisi, and the heavenly stem of the hour is Jiayin. In this case, the heavenly stem does not carry the seven killer, so it became a very wealthy case; only because the heavenly stem of the year and the heavenly stem of the hour both carry the official who harms the person, although there is fortune and honor, there is no official position. In summary, the days of Renwu and Guisi, when encountering the wood triple of Hai-Mao-Wei, some are forbidden in some seasons, some are not forbidden, some are favorable, some are not favorable. How can one not distinguish the seasons and just see Hai-Mao-Wei and conclude that it is not a noble destiny? The person who wrote the 'Sha Tiao Jing' is indeed skilled in the principles, trying to explain the parts that were not clearly explained in 'Ziping's Sea of Profundity', to remove the doubts of later generations. However, later generations doubt him, which is wrong.

又如帶殺制伏去留，則不在此限，宜輕重較重。棄命從殺，身弱無根，而殺不帶透於干者，不在此限。古丞相命 丙戌 壬辰 壬戌 庚戌。地支純土，七殺太旺，壬水無歸，得從其殺。且運行南方火土鄉，位至宰相。至丁酉辛巳年，類成金局，扶得身旺，與殺為敵，遂附《補天乙妙旨》註解日：凡人翕有祿馬貴人，因有富而吉亦有貧賤而凶，是皆無準托也。何者？蓋考祿馬而吉。頭上帶財官，三合六合，生旺進氣，是謂五行之惡，善慢貴而吉，頭上帶殺梟形沖破害，衰給絕無氣，是謂五行之惡，惡則貧賤而凶。

In addition, if a person's destiny includes seven杀 (seven killers) that are controlled and restrained, with a clear choice between keeping or letting go, they are not subject to the above restrictions. One should instead compare the severity. As for the case of 'abandoning destiny to follow the seven killers'—when the day master is weak and lacks root energy, and the seven killers do not appear in the heavenly stem—this is also not subject to the above restrictions. The book cites the case of an ancient prime minister's destiny: the year stem is Bingxu, the month stem is Renchen, the day stem is Renxu, and the hour stem is Gengxu. The earth branches are all of the earth element, making the seven killers too strong, and the water element has nowhere to go, so the day master had to give up its own strength and follow the seven killers. Moreover, the big luck period continued to move through the southern fire and earth regions, which strengthened the seven killers' power, leading to his position as a prime minister. However, in the years of Dingyou and Xinsi, a metal trinity was formed, which strengthened the day master's strength, causing it to oppose the seven killers. At this point, the original text breaks off, and the following text is missing. Below is the annotation from the "Supplement to the Heavenly Ethics": People with the same presence of禄 (favorable), 马 (horse), and Nobleman (nobleman) in their destiny may have some wealthy and auspicious, while others may be poor and inauspicious. This shows that relying solely on禄, 马, and Nobleman is unreliable. Why is that? Those who examine禄 and 马 and find auspiciousness mostly have the nobleman accompanied by wealth and official positions, and are supported by triple harmony and six harmony, located in areas of growth and vitality. This belongs to the good aspect of the five phases, hence being wealthy and auspicious. As for those who have seven killers and Owl Spirit (spleen god) on their heads, and encounter punishment and clash, located in areas of decline and stagnation, this belongs to the evil aspect of the five phases, hence being poor and inauspicious.

若壬午癸巳癸未，坐財官，柱中隱顯太旺，是謂天元贏弱，故日官星太旺，無元贏弱之名。財為養命之源，官乃扶身之本，宜郭福榮，是旺財官為我用，富貴歡樂而有餘也。五行惡，則地氣不牢，不堅牢即弱之謂也。身弱則不能勝財，貧賤憂戚而不足也。

On days like Renwu, Guisi, and Guiwei, the day branch contains wealth and official stars. If the wealth and official stars, whether clearly visible or hidden, are excessively strong in the column, the day's main element cannot bear them, which is called "heavenly stem weakness." Therefore, there is the saying "official star too strong, heavenly stem weak." Wealth is the source of life, and official star is the foundation for supporting the self; they should bring blessings and honor. If wealth and official stars are strong and can be used for one's benefit, then one naturally enjoys wealth, happiness, and abundance. Conversely, if the five elements' energy becomes bad, the earth branch's energy becomes unstable; instability means weakness. A weak self cannot control the wealth star, leading to a life of poverty, low status, worries, and constant lack.

《喜忌篇》支拱祿拱貴，填實則凶。補日：祿謂臨官之祿，貴為官星之貴，非天乙貴人之貴也。《格解》拱祿是拱財星也，拱貴是拱天乙貴人也，非也。拱祿有五日，五祿中皆無財，何以為之拱財，拱貴有五日雖四日之拱內，亦合看天乙貴人，而非甲之貴人也。官星與貴人拱天乙貴人也。

The *Xiji Section* says: A pattern where the Earthly Branches form an arch to the *Lü* (offspring) or *Guì* (nobleman) is considered凶 (unfavorable) when the actual characters are fully filled. The supplementary explanation states: Here, the term *Lü* refers to the *Lingguan* (officialdom) *Lü*, and *Guì* refers to the *Guanxing* (official star) *Guì*, not the *Tianyi Guìren* (Heavenly Nobleman). The *Gejie* says that *Gonglü* (arch to the *Lü*) refers to arching to the *Cai Xing* (wealth star), and *Gongguì* (arch to the *Guì*) refers to arching to the *Tianyi Guìren*, which is incorrect. There are five days for *Gonglü*, and among these five *Lü* positions, there is no *Cai Xing*. How can it be called arching to wealth? For *Gongguì*, there are also five days, although four of these days can also be considered in conjunction with the *Tianyi Guìren*, but that is not the *Guìren* for the *Jia* heavenly stem. In summary, this pattern arches to the *Guanxing* *Guì*, not to the general *Tianyi Guìren*.

如癸亥日與癸丑時，癸丑（時）[日]與癸亥時，皆拱子中癸水為祿；丁巳日與丁未時，則拱午中丁火為祿；己未日與己巳時，則拱午中己土為祿；戊辰日於戊午時，則拱巳中戊土為祿；此五日五時而拱祿格。如甲申日與甲戌時，則拱酉中辛金為官貴；甲寅日與甲子時，則拱丑中辛金為官貴；戊申日與戊午時，則拱未中乙木為官貴；乙未日與乙酉時，則拱申中庚金為官貴；辛丑日與辛卯時，則拱寅中丙火為官貴；此五日五時為拱貴格。

Specifically, on a Gui Hai day paired with a Gui Chou hour, and on a Gui Chou day paired with a Gui Hai hour, both cases have Zi in the middle, taking the癸 water in Zi as the禄; on a Ding Si day paired with a Ding Wei hour, they sandwich Wu, taking the丁 fire in Wu as the禄; on a Ji Wei day paired with a Ji Si hour, they sandwich Wu, taking the己 earth in Wu as the禄; on a Wu Chen day paired with a Wu Wu hour, they sandwich Si, taking the戊 earth in Si as the禄. These five days paired with five hours form the 'Arching Wealth' pattern. The things being拱 are all the official positions of the day stem, hence it is called 'Arching Wealth'. Now regarding 'Arching Wealth', on a Jia Shen day paired with a Jia Xu hour, they sandwich You, taking the辛 metal in You as the official star of Jia; on a Jia Yin day paired with a Jia Zi hour, they sandwich Chou, taking the辛 metal in Chou as the official star; on a Wu Shen day paired with a Wu Wu hour, they sandwich Wei, taking the乙 wood in Wei as the official star of Wu; on a Yi Wei day paired with a Yi You hour, they sandwich Shen, taking the庚 metal in Shen as the official star of Yi; on a Xin Chou day paired with a Xin Mao hour, they sandwich Yin, taking the丙 fire in Yin as the official star of Xin. These five days paired with five hours form the 'Arching Wealth' pattern. The things being拱 are all the proper official stars of the day stem, hence it is called 'Arching Wealth'.

此二格純粹，大貴。喜身旺印綬傷官食神，忌刑沖了日時拱位，又怕四柱中有傷日干七殺，皆拱不信祿貴。又怕四柱中見祿見貴，謂之填實則凶。蓋此二格者，只宜虛拱，如器皿空則能容物，所以填則凶。亦忌祿貴落空。

If these two patterns are formed purely, they indicate great wealth and honor. They favor a strong day stem, and prefer the presence of the official star, the injurer, and the food star to support the day stem. They dislike punishments and clashes that disrupt the empty position between the day pillar and the hour pillar. They also fear the presence of the seven killers in the four pillars, which would render the supported禄 and 贵 meaningless. Moreover, they fear that the four pillars clearly show the characters 禄 and 贵, which is called "filling the empty space brings misfortune." Because these two patterns rely entirely on the empty positions between them, just like a vessel must be hollow to hold things; once it is filled, it becomes useless. Additionally, they dislike the禄 and 贵 being in the position of Kongwang.

《鷓鴣天》云：甲寅甲子丑貴鄉，戊辰戊午祿中藏。刑沖填實空亡遇，禍患官滅不可當。無官透，如榮晶，青霄在路把名揚。定持權柄三公位，衣紫腰金拜聖王。問，《三車》即云：喜傷官食神，而古歌又日：“怕傷官在月支”何也？（格解）收官食二說，而言鞭忌不同之故。蓋有財則有傷官食神，《景臨》云：“無財而不之教訓。蓋有財印而不喜傷官”正此謂也。

The ci poem "Zhe Gu Tian" says: On a Jiayin day with a Jiazi hour, the Chou between them is considered a noble land; on a Wuchen day with a Wuwu hour, the Si between them hides the fortune. Once there is a clash, punishment, filling, or kongwang, calamity and official troubles cannot be avoided. If there is no official star appearing and the pattern is clear and bright, one can achieve fame, hold power, rank among the three high officials, wear purple robes, carry golden belts, and pay homage to the emperor. Someone asks: "San Che Yi Lian" says this pattern favors the destruction star and food god, but an ancient song says "fear the destruction star in the month branch," why is that? "Ge Jie" includes both the favoring of the official star and the favoring of the destruction and food god, but does not explain the different reasons for their suitability and inappropriateness. In fact, the difference lies in whether there is wealth: if there is wealth, it can release the power of the destruction and food god and generate the official star, so it is acceptable to see destruction and food god; if the original chart is a pattern of wealth and education, it does not like the destruction star to break the education. The ancients said "without wealth, it is not enough to talk about this; with wealth and education, it does not like the destruction star," which is exactly this meaning.

《格解》云：癸酉癸亥癸時，亦拱戌中戊土之貴。注不言及何也？補曰：斯言失之矣。蓋癸酉日，繫甲子旬中，甲子旬以戌亥為空亡。既為拱亡，則拱不信貴人，所以不取此日時為拱貴也。蓋子平所謂拱貴，最忌天中殺，天中即空亡，有走貴人之說，則此日時，不可拱貴也，又何疑？

The "Gejie" also says: On a Guiyou day, paired with a Guihai hour, it can also support the Wu earth in Xu, thus obtaining the nobleman. Why didn't the old annotations mention this? The supplementary note replies: This statement is wrong. A Guiyou day belongs to the Jiazi ten-day cycle, and in the Jiazi cycle, Xu and Hai are considered Kongwang. Since the position between them is Kongwang, the nobleman supported by this conjunction is not valid, so this day and hour is not included in the arching nobleman pattern. The method of Zi Ping emphasizes that the arching nobleman pattern most avoids "Tianzhong Sha", which is Kongwang. It is commonly said that Kongwang can drive away the nobleman. If this is the case, then this day and hour cannot support the nobleman, so what is there to doubt?

《喜忌篇雲》日祿歸時沒官星，號日青雲得路。舊注曰：此論歸祿格。要四柱中無一點官星，方用此格，號曰青雲得路，最要日干生旺，兼行食神傷官之鄉，可發福。但歸祿格有六忌：一則刑沖。二則作合，三則倒食，四則官星，五則日月天元同，六則歲月天元同，犯此六忌，不可一例以為貴矣。若時支有祿，年月亦有謂之聚福歸祿，主大貴。如甲子、丙子、癸丑、壬子，此是張都統命，乃子多為聚福祿矣。

The *Xijiuan* says: When the day stem's strength is located in the hour branch and there is no official star in the four pillars, this is called "Qing Yun De Lu." Old annotations explain: This refers to the returning strength pattern. It is necessary that there is absolutely no official star in the four pillars in order to use this pattern, hence it is called "Qing Yun De Lu." The most important thing is that the day stem itself is strong and flourishing, and then if it goes through the land of food god and injurer, it can bring good fortune. However, there are six taboos in the returning strength pattern: first, it is taboo to have punishment and clash; second, it is taboo to form a combination with other branches; third, it is taboo to have reverse food (a hawk god taking food); fourth, it is taboo to have official stars; fifth, it is taboo for the day pillar's heavenly stem to be the same as the month pillar's heavenly stem; sixth, it is taboo for the flowing year's heavenly stem to be the same as the month pillar's heavenly stem. If any of these six taboos are committed, it cannot be generally considered a noble destiny. If the hour branch has strength, and the year and month branches also have strength, it is called "Ju Fu Gui Lu," which indicates great wealth. For example, Jiazi, Bingzi, Guichou, and Renzi, these are the birth charts of Zhang Duting. The character zi appears frequently and thus gathers strength and fortune.

《四言獨步》云：日祿居時，青雲得路。月令財官，遇之吉助。補曰：日祿居時者，蓋言甲乙日祿在寅卯時，丙丁日祿在巳午時，戊己日亦祿在巳午時，庚辛日祿在申酉時，壬癸日祿在亥子時是也。柱中無一點官星，則發科甲第，仕路通，故日青雲得路。如月令有官，只以財官論，謂財官雙美格可也。遇祿時，則祿助身旺，可以勝此財官，故曰吉助，是言助官，非言財官助祿也。

The Four-Word Solo Walk says: If the day stem's luck is in the hour branch, it is called having a smooth path to the clouds; if the month ruler also has wealth and official positions, encountering them brings good fortune. The supplementary explanation says: When it is said that the day stem's luck is in the hour, for Jia and Yi days, the luck is in the寅 or卯 hour; for Bing and Ding days, the luck is in the巳 or午 hour; for Wu and Ji days, the luck is also in the巳 or午 hour; for Geng and Xin days, the luck is in the申 or酉 hour; for Ren and Gui days, the luck is in the亥 or子 hour. If there is no official position in the column, one can pass the imperial examination and achieve success in official career, so it is called having a smooth path to the clouds. If the month ruler originally has an official position, then it is only discussed according to the wealth and official position pattern, which can also be called the "wealth and official position double beauty pattern." At this time, encountering the luck in the hour branch, the luck supports the day stem, making the day stem strong enough to bear the wealth and official position, so it is said to be good fortune—this is the luck supporting the official, not the wealth and official position supporting the luck.

日忌見官星，何以日官助祿？觀《三車一覽》云：“歸祿只有七日，如乙日見卯時，是偏財格，丙日見癸巳時，是官顯露，辛日見丁酉時，是時上偏官格論也，此三日繫歸祿格。”可見月令有財有官，只當以財官論也，則如助謂祿助財非也。《格解》照舊書財官誠是。

Since this pattern is said to dislike the appearance of official stars, how can it also say that officials can help the禄? Looking at what is explained in "San Che Yi Lian": there are only seven days that qualify for the归禄 pattern. For example, if someone born on a Yi day sees the卯 time, it is considered the "biased wealth pattern"; if someone born on a Bing day sees the Guisi time, it is considered the official star appearing; if someone born on a Xin day sees the Dingyou time, it should be discussed as the "official star at the hour pattern." These three days, although they also sit on the禄, belong to other patterns. This shows that if there is wealth and official star in the month, it should be discussed according to wealth and official star. Therefore, describing "good assistance" as the禄 helping wealth is incorrect. The "Ge Jie" follows the old books and discusses it as wealth and official star, which is correct.

《纂要》支有祿最怕官星到。《元理賦》云：日祿歸時，見財則清高富貴。《四言獨步》云：庚日申時，透財歸祿。名利清高強比肩奪福。補曰：如日甲申時，乃干祿居申，時干透甲木為財星，非泛言年月二也。如此則登科第顯功名如拾芥，故曰名利高強。如年月干遇庚字為比肓，慢犯歲月同月日同之忌，必分財減祿，而奪福也。

The "Zuanyao" says: When the hour branch has a禄, it is most feared to have an official star appear. The "Yuanli Fu" says: When the day's禄 returns to the hour and there is also a wealth star, it indicates a clear and noble life with wealth and honor. The "Siyuan Dubu" says: If someone is born on a庚 day and the hour is申, and the heavenly stem reveals a wealth star while the禄 is in the hour branch, then fame and fortune will be high and noble; but if there is a fellow stem (比肩), the good fortune will be taken away. The supplementary explanation says: For example, if someone is born on a庚 day in the hour of Jiashen, the禄 of庚 is in申, and the heavenly stem of the hour reveals甲 wood as the wealth star of庚 — this refers to the wealth star appearing in the hour stem, not generally referring to the stem of the year or month. Such a combination makes achieving academic success and fame as easy as picking up a blade of grass, so it is said that fame and fortune are strong. However, if there is another庚 in the year stem or month stem, it would commit the taboo of the same stem appearing in the year and month, or the month and day, inevitably taking away the wealth star and reducing the禄 energy, thus taking away the good fortune.

古歌云：福祿逢財名利全，干頭不忌透財源。身強無破平生好，大怕行來遇比肩。又曰：青雲得路祿歸時，元命逢之貴且廳。四柱無沖官不於，少年平步年雲梯。又曰：日祿居時格最良，怕官嫌殺喜身強。若見比肩分動祿，刑沖破害最難當。

Old songs say: A person with a returning禄 (favorable禄) and encountering the wealth star again will have both fame and fortune complete. If the wealth star is revealed in the heavenly stem, it is not considered bad. As long as the day's main strength is strong and the pattern is not broken, life will be smooth. The most feared is when the big destiny cycle brings in a rival to take away the wealth. Another song says: When the禄 is in the branch, it is the time to ascend to high positions. If the birth chart has no clashes and no official stars to interfere, one can smoothly climb up to the clouds in youth. Another song says: The best pattern is when the禄 is in the hour. It fears official stars and seven killers but prefers strong self-strength. If there are rivals to divide the禄's energy, plus punishments, clashes, breaks and harms, it will be the hardest to bear.

又曰：甲坐寅宮見虎鄉，祿星遙合主榮昌。運中若見庚辛酉，露出官星起禍殃。又曰：時歸日祿祿興隆，切忌官星混在中。干頭帶合支帶破，少年獨步賽龍鍾。《鷓鴣天》云：甲乙相逢寅卯時，日干歸祿福查隨。財多旺處聲名顯，列絕休囚信有期。安社稷，定華夷，青雲有路上天梯。登金步玉承恩寵，雁塔題名到鳳池。古賦云：日祿歸時，貴重為人所敬。此言女命，須見財方可。《捷馳千里馬》云：女遇傷官歸祿，遇之極吉。

Another verse says: Jia wood is in the寅 palace and sees the tiger (寅) native land, the禄 star is far away but harmonizes, leading to honor and prosperity; if in the big destiny there is Geng or Xin with酉, the official star appears and calamity follows. Another verse says: the hour branch is exactly the禄 of the day stem, the禄 energy is flourishing, most忌 the official star mixing in; if the heavenly stem is captured by combination and the earthly branch is broken by conflict, the person is alone in youth but appears old and weak. The ci poem "Zhe Gu Tian" says: for Jia and Yi day masters, if the time is寅 or卯, the day stem returns to its禄 and good fortune follows; if wealth is abundant and in a strong position, fame and reputation arise, but if it falls into decline, death, or weakness, it will have a definite outcome. Such people can stabilize the state and pacify the Hu and Yi, ascend directly to the heavenly ladder, step on the golden steps and jade terrace to receive favor, and achieve the title on the雁 tower all the way to the middle secretariat. An ancient essay says: those whose禄 returns at the hour are esteemed, respected by all. This line refers to female destiny, which needs to see the wealth star again to be valid. "Jie Chi Qian Li Ma" says: female destiny encountering the damaging star and returning to禄 is extremely auspicious.

補日：子午卯酉位全，雖主男女灑色昏迷，然而男有者尚吉，女凶，故日寅申巳亥，位至三公。為四孟格，男命得之，主大富貴，故人寅申巳亥，位至三公。女命得之，主心不定，教訓日寅申巳亥，巳亥相朝心不主。辰戌丑未全為四庫，男命得之，為九五之尊，故日辰戌丑未全，順行帝王無疑。女命得之多不美，教訓日冠帶互逢，定是風聲之丑。

A supplementary note says: When the four main earthly branches, Zi, Wu, Mao, and You, are all present, although it indicates that men and women are addicted to alcohol and lust, men with this configuration are considered auspicious, while women with it are considered inauspicious. When the four branches Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai are all present, it is called the "Four Younger Brother Configuration." An old saying states, "When Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai are all present, one will attain the rank of the Three Grand Ministers." Men with this configuration are destined for great wealth and honor, but women with it tend to have unstable minds, hence the admonition says, "When Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai are all present, with Si and Hai facing each other, the heart cannot be the master." When the four branches Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are all present, it is called the "Four Repository Configuration." Men with this configuration may become the supreme ruler, hence the saying, "When Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are all present, proceeding in order, one will surely become an emperor." Women with this configuration are mostly not favorable, and the admonition says, "When the positions of Capping meet each other, it is certain that there will be disgraceful matters."

《洪範》云：寅申巳亥疊見，有聰明生發之心。子午卯酉重逢，懷灑色荒淫之志。辰戌丑末全備，乃財庫富貴之尊。此言男命也。《淵源》云：寅申巳亥全，孤淫腹便便。子午逢卯酉，定是隨人走。辰戌與丑未，婦道之大忌。此言女命也。

The book *Hongfan* says: Those who have the trigrams Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai appearing repeatedly are intelligent and resourceful; those who have Zi, Wu, Mao, and You appearing repeatedly are inclined towards indulgence in wine and women; and those who have Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei all present are wealthy and in control of wealth. These three statements refer to male destiny. The book *Yuan Yuan* says: For women, having Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai all present leads to loneliness and licentiousness, with a swollen belly; if Wu and Mao appear together with Zi and You, they will certainly run away with someone else; and if Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei all appear, it is a great taboo for a woman's destiny. These three statements refer to female destiny. Clearly, the same four trigrams being complete bring opposite fortune and misfortune to men and women.

《四言獨步雲》天元一氣，地物相同。人命得此，位列三公。舊註解云：且如周益公命，庚辰、庚辰、庚辰、庚辰、乃合此。又有四個壬寅，四個癸亥，惟有四個辛卯，則貧夭之命，其餘皆貴。又有四個甲戌，亦主破家，主人伶俐聰明，若行火鄉稍可，終不成大器。

"The Four-Word Solo Walk" says: The heavenly stems are pure and unified, and the earthly branches match them accordingly. If a person's destiny has this pattern, they may attain high official rank. Old commentaries explain: For example, the destiny of Zhou Yigong was all Gengchen in his four pillars, perfectly matching this pattern. There are also cases where all four pillars are RENYIN or GUIHAI, which also indicate wealth and honor. However, if all four pillars are XINMAO, it results in a poor and short-lived life. Other unified patterns generally lead to prominence. There is also a case where all four pillars are JIAXU, which indicates the destruction of family fortune. Such people may be clever and resourceful, but if their major luck comes to the fire element, it is somewhat better, yet they will never achieve great success.

古歌云：富貴天干順食奇，地支拱來少人知。兩干不雜順還貴，一氣生成世上稀。舊《纂要》註解曰：如脫脫丞相命，壬辰、甲辰、丙戌、戊戌，丙食戊，而辰中戌中戊土，皆為食神。況壬食甲，甲食丙，丙食戊，此為天干順食格也。如帖木遠太師命，甲寅、戊辰、丙午、丙申，寅辰夾卯字，辰午夾巳字，壬申夾未字，止為地支夾拱格也。如葉丞相命，庚寅、戊寅、庚寅、戊寅，此謂兩干不雜也，如火午赤國，癸亥、癸亥、癸丑、癸丑，此謂一氣生成格也。

Old songs say: among the wealthy and noble, it is rare to have a destiny where the heavenly stems follow each other in a sequence of mutual generation, while the earthly branches mutually supporting each other is less known. When two heavenly stems intersect without mixing and proceed in order, it is valuable. When all four pillars are formed in a single continuous generation, it is extremely rare. The old commentary in "Zuanyao" gives examples: the destiny of Tuo Tuo the Chancellor is Renchen, Jiachen, Bingxu, Wuxu. The fire of 丙 feeds the earth of 戊 as a food god, and the earth hidden in 辰 and 戌 are both food gods for 丙. Moreover, the water of 壬 feeds the wood of 甲, the wood of 甲 feeds the fire of 丙, and the fire of 丙 feeds the earth of 戊. The heavenly stems follow each other in a sequence of mutual generation, which is called the "Heavenly Stems in Sequential Mutual Generation Pattern." The destiny of Taimuer the Grand Preceptor is Jiayin, Wuchen, Bingwu, Bingshen. The branches 寅 and 辰 enclose the character 卯, 辰 and 午 enclose the character 巳, and 午 and 申 enclose the character 未. This can only be called the "Earthly Branches Mutual Enclosure Pattern." The destiny of Ye the Chancellor is Gengyin, Wuyin, Gengyin, Wuyin. The stems 庚 and 戊 alternate without mixing with other stems, which is called "Two Stems Without Mixing." The destiny of the Fire Midland Country is Guihai, Guihai, Guichou, Guichou, which is called the "Single Continuous Generation Pattern."

補曰：《纂要》曰時，原繫俱癸丑，而《格解》改為俱癸亥，非也。蓋年月同癸亥，曰時同癸丑，干支皆北方水鄉，秀氣不雜，故曰一氣生成，若支干同癸亥，則是天元一氣矣。二格大同小異，不然，上文既言天元一氣，而此豈有復言者哉？又補曰：考諸《五星指南》兩間不雜格，即連珠格，故又謂兩間連珠格。觀甲子年乙亥月甲子日乙丑時，乃五侍郎造，庚辰、辛巳、庚辰、辛巳可見矣。《獨步》云：“八字連珠，三神有用，”此之謂也。或改二神有用，為支神有用，非也。

A supplementary note says: The original book "Zuanyao" wrote that the day pillar and hour pillar are both Gui Chou, but "Gejie" changed them both to Gui Hai, which is wrong. Because the year pillar and month pillar are both Gui Hai, and the day pillar and hour pillar are both Gui Chou, the heavenly stems and earthly branches are all in the northern water element, refined and pure without mixture, so it is called "one breath generating." If all four pillars are Gui Hai, then it becomes "heavenly stem one breath." These two patterns are very similar; otherwise, since the previous text has already explained "heavenly stem one breath," why would this be repeated? The supplementary note also says: Examining the "Liangjian Buza" in "Wuxing Zhi Nan," which refers to the "Lianzhu Pattern," also called the "Liangjian Lianzhu Pattern." Looking at this birth chart: Jia Zi year, Yi Hai month, Jia Zi day, Yi Chou hour, and the case of the five ministers with Geng Chen, Xin Si, Geng Chen, Xin Si, one can understand. "Siyan Dubu" says "eight characters in a row, three deities are useful," which refers to this. Some people changed "three deities are useful" to "branch deities are useful," which is wrong, because the Lianzhu pattern relies on three heavenly stems in sequence, so changing it to branch deities does not make sense.

《指南》舊注曰：或干辰帶三位，支神帶三位，納音帶三位，皆云三合聚集。假如乙丑年乙酉月丁巳時，三個乙，謂之干三合。又如丙寅年庚寅月戊寅曰戊午時，三個寅，謂之支三合。又如辛卯年木，庚寅月木，丙戌月土，巳亥時木，三個木，謂之納音三合。蓋以一身二，二生三，三生萬物，盈數之義也。按此三格，當看四柱用神喜忌何如，值得喜則為福，值所忌則為禍，更看制化用如何。

The old commentary of "Five Stars Guide" says that when three identical heavenly stems appear, or three identical earthly branches appear, or three identical Five Phases elements appear in the nayin sound, they are all called "Triple Harmony Gathering." For example, in the year of Yichou, the month of Yiyou, and the hour of Dingsi, there are three Yis in the heavenly stems, which is called "Triple Harmony in the stems." Again, in the year of Bingyin, the month of Gengyin, the day of Wuyin, and the hour of Wuwu, there are three Yins in the earthly branches, which is called "Triple Harmony in the branches." Another example is the year of Xinmao with nayin sound belonging to wood, the month of Gengyin with nayin sound belonging to wood, the month of Bingxu with nayin sound belonging to earth, and the hour of Jihai with nayin sound belonging to wood; the three nayin sounds are all wood, which is called "Triple Harmony in the nayin sounds." The meaning behind this is "one gives rise to two, two gives rise to three, three gives rise to all things," which refers to the idea of numbers being full and overflowing. However, according to Zhang Nan, these three patterns should be examined based on the use god and its preferences in the four pillars: encountering a preferred one brings fortune, encountering a disliked one brings misfortune, and it is also necessary to see whether there is a way to control or transform it.

《統宗》云：陰土有三，己巳、己丑、己酉是也。四柱中不見丙丁寅午戌者為貴，歲運皆司，若得巳酉三合金局全局全者尤貴。若運行見寅午戌，則降官失財矣，是非不免，忌刑沖破害。詩曰：陰土逢蛇雞與牛，名為福德號貔貅。秀氣火來侵克破，須教名利一時休。

The Star and Destiny Comprehensive Essentials say: the day master of yin earth has three, which are Jisi, Jichou, and Jiyou. In the four pillars, if there are no Bing or Ding fire and no Yin, Wu, or Xu fire trigrams, it is considered noble. The same principle applies to the big years and the ten thousand years. If the three Si, You, and Chou can form a triple harmony, it is even more noble. If the big years and ten thousand years go to the fire trigrams of Yin, Wu, and Xu, then there will be demotion, loss of wealth, and unavoidable disputes. This pattern also dislikes punishment, clash, destruction, and harm. The poem says: yin earth meets Si (snake), You (rooster), and Chou (ox), called Fortune and Virtue, known as the civet cat; once fire invades and overcomes, breaking this refined quality, fame and fortune will immediately come to an end.

陰火止有三曰，丁巳、丁酉、丁丑是也。四柱見財官旺位為貴，不要見沖。如運行卯位，別無與酉合支干者，當減財降官矣。如辰與酉合，申與巳合是也。詩曰：陰火相臨巳酉丑，生居酉月壽難長。更兼名利多成敗，破耗荒淫祿不昌。

The only three days of fire with a yin nature are Dingsi, Dingyou, and Dingchou. If in the four pillars the wealth and official stars are in their strong positions, it indicates a noble destiny, but they should not be in conflict. For example, if the big year moves to the Mao position (Mao conflicts with You), and the pillar does not have other heavenly stems or earthly branches to harmonize with You, it will result in loss of wealth and demotion in position.the so-called harmonizing to save means, for example, Chen harmonizing with You or Shen harmonizing with Si. The poem says: A yin fire day master encountering Si, You, and Chou, if born in the You month, life span is difficult to be long; plus many achievements and failures in fame and fortune, destruction and waste, licentiousness, and weak official luck.

陰水有三曰，癸巳、癸酉、癸丑是也，即與飛天祿馬同。其月生在巳，名為月臨風，丑遙巳中戊土為官星，如有巳字填實，故成敗多矣。譬如盛物這器，空則容物，實則不能。詩曰：癸巳癸酉月臨風，名物遲延作事空。名利生成難有望，始知成敗若匆匆。

The water day rulers that are yin in nature are three, namely Gui Si, Gui You, and Gui Chou, and their principle is the same as "Flying Heavenly禄 and Horse." If the month branch is in Si, it is called "Month Over Wind." For the Gui day, using Chou to remotely combine with the hidden Wu earth in Si to form an official star, but if the column already clearly has the character Si, filling the vacancy, then success and failure are more likely. This is like a vessel for holding things; when it is empty, it can hold things, but when it is full, it can no longer hold anything. The poem says: When Gui Si or Gui You meets "Month Over Wind," names and matters are delayed, and things are left unfinished; fame and fortune are originally hard to expect, and one realizes that success and failure come and go quickly.

陰金有三日，辛巳、辛酉、辛丑是也。四柱有丁火旺位，及寅午戌者，平生衣祿貧薄。若巳酉丑三合者妙，若遇丙丁則為官星，歲運亦然。值寅者卻為吉，乃天乙貴人也。詩曰：辛巳雞牛三位運，合作金局祿貴全。若遇丁火寅午戌，平生衣祿也熬煎。

For a day master of metal that is yin in nature, there are three: Xinsi, Xinyou, and Xinchou. If in the four pillars there is a strong fire element or the fire trinity of Yin-Wu-Xu is present, the person's life of clothing, food, and status will be poor. Forming the triple harmony of Si-You-Chou, which is the metal trinity, is most favorable. If there is丙 or 丁 fire, these are considered official stars for 辛 metal, and the same applies to the year and destiny. However, encountering the character Yin is actually beneficial, because Yin is the Tianyi Nobleman for 辛 metal. The poem says: Xinsi, Xinyou, and Xinchou form a harmonious metal trinity, thus achieving both official status and nobility; but if one encounters 丁 fire and the Yin-Wu-Xu fire trinity, the person's life of clothing and food will be troubled.

陰木有三曰，乙巳、乙酉、乙酉是也。不宜六月牛，在他月皆以另格斷之。蓋六月建耒，乃是木庫。乙干屬木，下帶金旺之地，金能克木故也。以下克上不吉。詩曰：陰木加臨丑酉蛇，生居六月暗諮磋。為官得祿難長久，縱有文章不足誇。《淵源》云：八月生人人短壽，後改為六月俱通。參考可也。

The three days of wood with a yin nature are Yisi, Yiyou, and Yichou. This pattern is not suitable for those born in the sixth month, which is the month of Chou (the Ox). Those born in other months should be analyzed according to other patterns. Because the sixth month is the month of Wei, which is the storage place for wood; the Yi stem belongs to wood, but beneath it is the strong metal of Chou, which can overcome wood. This is a case of the lower overcoming the upper, hence it is not auspicious. The poem says: a day of yin wood facing Chou, Yi, and Si (the snake), if born in the sixth month, can only sigh in silence; even if one holds an official post and receives a salary, it will not last long, and even if one has literary talent and ability, it is not worth boasting about. The book "Yuan Yuan" says that those born in the eighth month have short lifespans, but later it was changed to the sixth month. Both interpretations are reasonable and can be referred to.

類象。丁卯 甲辰 甲寅 甲子。詩曰：春木支全寅卯辰。格符類象貴非輕。喜行坎地根深固。身強敵殺在庚辛。夫類象者，乃天地之一類也。如春生或甲乙天干，值志支寅卯辰全，無間斷破壞，謂之奪東方一片氣秀氣。怕引至時上，為死絕之鄉，謂之破了秀氣，運至死絕，即不吉兆。或得時上，或得年引至生旺，謂之秀氣加臨，十分吉兆。

The first method is called "classifying by similar phenomena." The example given is Dingmao, Jiachen, Jiayin, and Jiazi. The poem says: In spring, if the heavenly stem is wood and the earthly branches include Yin, Mao, and Chen, the pattern conforms to the principle of similar phenomena, indicating a significant noble destiny; it prefers to go through the northern Kan water fortune, which strengthens the foundation, allowing the person to withstand the seven deadly metals (Geng and Xin) after becoming strong.the so-called classifying by similar phenomena refers to the entire chart being unified under the same type of qi in heaven and earth. For example, if someone is born in spring with a heavenly stem of Jia or Yi wood and the earthly branches include Yin, Mao, and Chen without interruption or disruption, it is called possessing the unique beauty of the eastern direction. The most feared situation is when this qi is led to the hour pillar and falls into a dead or exhausted place, which is called breaking the beauty of the qi. If the big fortune then also goes to a dead or exhausted place, it is not a good omen. Conversely, if the hour or year pillar can lead this qi to a place of birth and strength, it is called the beauty of the qi arriving, which is a very auspicious sign.

更妙甲祿在寅，年透火丁，喜身強洩秀氣精英於火矣，故曰火明木秀曰主強，定作狀元郎。早行東方木運，實病其太強，而未遇涼劑，不遂宜矣。今遊坎地，根深蒂固，定作富貴之造，喜庚辛金劑蓋頭，必竺我先人蓋頭之說。身強而殺敵，衣紫及穿緋，木得金裁，廟廊宰輔。姑附此知者監訇獄之，以俟後驗雲。

This fate is particularly excellent because the Jia wood's strength is in the寅 (Yin) position, and the heavenly stem of the year also reveals Ding fire. The day's main stem is strong, and the refined essence is released to the fire, so it is said, "When fire is bright and wood is refined, and the day's main stem is strong, one will certainly become a top scholar." In early years, when traveling through the eastern wood destiny, the problem was that wood was too strong and there was no cooling medicine to balance it, hence the lack of smoothness. Now, moving to the northern Kan water destiny, water can nourish wood, making the roots deep and firm, which certainly leads to wealth and honor. It is even more fortunate that the庚 and 辛 metal appear on the destiny stem, acting as a balance, which perfectly matches the old saying of "covering the head." When the body is strong and can oppose the seven deadly enemies, one can wear purple robes and red sashes; when wood is cut by metal to become useful, one can serve as a high official in the court. Here I merely record this for reference, please let experts examine and judge, waiting for future verification.

屬象。夫屬象者，乃天干甲乙生，值地支亥卯未全者都是也。從象。夫從象者，如甲乙日主無根，遇地支純金，謂之從金。若四柱純土，謂之從土。四柱純水，謂之從水。四柱純木，謂之從木，只有秀氣者吉，無秀氣者不吉。或天干再有甲乙字，或有根者不吉，其從木者，須得木旺乃吉，死絕地凶。

The second method is called "Belonging to the Image": if the heavenly stems are Jia or Yi (wood), and the earthly branches have the triple harmony of Hai, Mao, and Wei (Wood triad), they are all classified under this category, and the entire chart's energy belongs to one family. The third method is called "Following the Image": if the Jia or Yi day master has no root energy in the earthly branches, and the earthly branches are all metal, it is called following metal; if all are earth, it is called following earth; if all are water, it is called following water; if all are wood, it is called following wood. It is considered auspicious only if the following element has refined energy to release. If there is no refined energy, it is inauspicious. If heavenly stems such as Jia or Yi appear again to support the day master, or if the day master has a root in the earthly branches, it is inauspicious, because having a root means it will not truly follow. For those following wood, it is also considered auspicious only if the wood energy is strong; if it falls into the dead or extinct place of wood, it is inauspicious.

化象。夫化象者，如甲己生人，在辰戌丑未月，天干有一己字合甲字，謂之甲己化土。喜行火旺運，如見甲乙木生旺運化不成，反為不吉。八字中有二甲字，謂之爭合。有一乙字，謂之妒合。皆為破格。照象。昭象者，如丙曰巳午未年月曰，遇時上一位卯木，謂之火木相甚吉，如壬癸曰，申子辰全，遇時上有一位金，謂之金水相照，大吉。若年干有照者，亦吉也。返象。返象者，所謂值月令用神，引至時上一位為之絕鄉，謂之用而不用，皆為返運。返去太甚，則大不吉。

The fourth method is called "Hua Xiang" (Transformation of Images): For example, if two heavenly stems, Jia and Ji, appear together, and the person is born in the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei (earth months), the presence of Ji to combine with Jia is called "Jia Ji Hua Tu" (Jia and Ji transforming into earth). This type of birth chart prefers to encounter a strong fire fortune, because fire generates earth. However, if there is a strong and flourishing wood fortune of Jia and Yi, the earth is weakened by wood, and the transformation cannot take place, which is inauspicious. If there are two Jia stems competing for one Ji, it is called "Zhen He" (competing combination); if there is one Yi stem interfering, it is called "Du He" (jealous combination), both of which are considered to break the pattern. The fifth method is called "Zhao Xiang" (Radiant Images): For example, if the day stem is Bing fire, and the branches of the year, month, and day are Si, Wu, and Wei (southern fire branches), and the hour stem is Mao wood, it is called fire and wood shining together, which is very auspicious. Another example is if the day stem is Ren or Gui water, and the branches of the earth are Shen, Zi, and Chen (water triad), and the hour stem is Jin (metal), it is called metal and water shining together, which is highly auspicious. If this shining element appears in the year stem, it is also favorable. The sixth method is called "Fan Xiang" (Reversed Images): If the originally determined useful god in the month stem is led to the hour stem and falls into its critical state, it is called the useful god being unable to be used, which is considered a reversed fortune. If the reversal is too strong, it is extremely inauspicious.

鬼象。鬼象者，乃秋生甲乙曰，地支純金，謂之鬼象。要行鬼生旺之運則吉，怕見至死絕鄉，又得身旺則不吉。伏象。伏象者，乃寅午戌三合全，又值五月生，逢壬曰而天干無丁字，壬水又無根，乃取午中之丁火，合壬水而伏之，所謂伏象。運至水火之守衛皆吉，只愁水旺之鄉不利也。

The seventh method is called "Ghost Image": When a day master of wood (Jia or Yi) is born in autumn, and the earthly branches are all metal, the metal overcoming wood is called Ghost Image. This destiny is favorable when it encounters a period where metal is strong and flourishing, but it is unfavorable when it reaches a place where metal is weak or dying. If the day master becomes strong and conflicts with the ghost (metal), it is also not favorable. The eighth method is called "Hidden Image": When the earthly branches form the triple harmony of fire (Yin, Wu, Xu) and the person is born in May, with the day master being water (Ren) and the heavenly stem not containing Ding, and the Ren water itself has no root, then the hidden Ding fire within Wu is used to combine with and suppress the Ren water, which is called Hidden Image. It is favorable when the big destiny moves to a place where water and fire meet, but it is unfavorable when it moves to a place where water is strong.

夫大運者，就月上起。譬之樹苗，樹之見苗則名。月之用神，則知其格，故謂交運。如同接木然，論命有根苗化實者，正合此意，豈不宜哉。或甲乙得寅卯運，名曰動劫財敗財，主克父乃克妻破財爭鬥之事。行丙丁巳午運，主吉慶增產。辰戌丑未戊己財運，主名皆通。此乃死法譬喻，須隨格局喜忌推之，其驗如神，不宜與太歲相剋，若歲沖運又吉，運沖歲則甚不利，歲運相生者吉，宜細推無不應驗。

The great years (dasyun) are calculated starting from the monthly pillar. This is like a tree and a sprout: only by seeing the sprout can we know what kind of tree it is; similarly, only by clearly understanding the useful god (yongshen) of the monthly command can we know the destiny's pattern, hence it is called "meeting the great year" (jiaoyun). Meeting the great year is like grafting branches together. In fortune telling, we emphasize "root, sprout, flower, fruit" with the four pillars successively generating each other, which exactly fits this idea, isn't it appropriate? For example, if the day master is Jia or Yi wood, and it enters the寅 or卯 great year, which are its similar elements, it is called "moving劫财 and ruining wealth," indicating the affliction of father and wife, as well as financial loss and disputes. For the same Jia or Yi day master, entering the丙 or丁 or巳 or午 great year, which are its food and injury elements, indicates joy and prosperity, and the increase of family fortune. Entering the辰, 戌, 丑, 未 or 戊己 great years, which are its wealth elements, indicates both fame and fortune. However, these are just examples. In actual calculation, one must consider the likes and dislikes of each person's pattern, which will be accurate and effective. Moreover, the great year should not conflict with the heavenly stem of the current year. If the current year's stem collides with the great year, it is still considered favorable, but if the great year collides with the current year's stem, it is very unfavorable. When the current year and the great year mutually generate each other, it is considered favorable. As long as we carefully analyze, there will be no failure in the prediction.

太歲，乃天中天子，甚不可犯之，若犯之則凶，雲日犯歲君，災殃必重，五行有救，其年反必為財，如甲日見戊土太歲是也。克重者死，甲乙生寅卯亥未日時，犯克歲君，決死無疑。有救則吉。大抵太歲不可傷之，犯歲者其年必主凶喪，是下犯上之意。如以勾絞、死亡、咸池、宅墓、病符、死符、白虎、羊刃諸殺推之，干不克歲，尤防運克歲，亦如此不利，倘有貴人祿馬化之則吉也。

The Tai Sui is like the heavenly emperor, and it must not be offended. If one offends the Tai Sui, calamity will surely follow. Therefore, it is said, "If the day stem conflicts with the Tai Sui, disaster will certainly be severe." If there is another element in the Five Phases that can save the situation, then that year may bring wealth. For example, if the day stem is Jia Wood and the Tai Sui is Wu Earth, Wu Earth is the wealth star for Jia Wood, and this is such a case. If the Tai Sui is too strong, it can be fatal: if the day or hour stem is Jia or Yi Wood and falls in the days or hours of Yin, Mao, Hai, or Wei, the Wood energy is extremely strong and conflicts with the Tai Sui, leading to certain death. However, if there is a saving element, it will turn into a favorable outcome. Generally, the Tai Sui should not be harmed. Those who conflict with the Tai Sui will certainly face misfortune and loss in that year, as it is an act of rebellion. If further combined with other ominous stars such as Goujiao, death, Xianchi, ancestral tomb, Bingfu, death symbol, White Tiger, and Yangren, the ominous meaning becomes even clearer. Not only should the day stem not harm the Tai Sui, but one should also be cautious of the big destiny period harming the Tai Sui, which is equally unfavorable. If the destiny includes a Nobleman or禄马 that can resolve the conflict, it will turn into a favorable outcome.

夫格局，皆自有定論，今略具而述之。印綬見財行財運，又見死絕入黃泉。如柱比肩，庶幾有解。正官見殺及傷官刑沖破害，歲運相併必死，正財偏財見比肩分奪，又見歲運沖合必死。傷官之格，財旺身弱，官殺重見，混雜沖刃，歲運又見必死。拱祿拱貴，刑沖填實，及曰祿歸時，見七煞官星者必死。其餘諸格，並忌煞及填實，歲運並臨，此亦具其大概而言，一不可拘，二須敢斷。

Various patterns of fortune have already been determined by predecessors, here I will briefly mention the key points. The "Printed Official" pattern most fears the appearance of wealth; if the original chart already has a wealth star and the big year runs into a wealth area, and again meets the death or decline of the day's main element, the fate will be to enter the Yellow Spring. If there is a fellow element in the chart to share the wealth power, it can still be somewhat relieved. The "Correct Official" pattern fears the confusion of seven killers and also fears the damage to the official star by the injurious official, and if accompanied by punishment and clash, and the flow year and big year all come together, it will certainly result in death. The "Correct Wealth" and "Partial Wealth" patterns fear the presence of fellow elements to divide and take away, and if the flow year and big year also come to clash or combine with the wealth star, it will certainly result in death. The "Injurious Official" pattern, if wealth is strong and the day's main element is weak, and there is a heavy appearance of officials and killers, with confusion between them, and the Yangren is also stirred up, and the flow year and big year come together, it will certainly result in death. The "Arch禄" and "Arch贵" patterns, if they are subjected to punishment and clash, or if the actual characters fill the empty positions; as well as the "Day's Wealth Returns to the Hour" pattern, if there is the appearance of seven killers or official stars, it will certainly result in death. As for other patterns, they all fear the seven killers and filling the positions, especially fearing the simultaneous pressure from the flow year and big year. The above is just a general idea: first, one should not rigidly follow old rules, second, when dealing with matters, one must be brave to make a decision.

夫金者，西方白帝之神，金天氏執矩司事。張晏曰：“金為義，義者成。成者方，方矩行。收劍之令，主肅殺之權，執性堅剛。春月見之，性柔體弱，常用日時坐命處，以生旺助其柔性，見木多則反成銼志，謂春乃青帝行權，木神用事，更加木盛，則金治之無力，所謂執力小，而不能負重也。”

Gold is the deity of the Western White Emperor, governed by the Xiaohao Jin Tian Shi. Zhang Yan said that among the Five Constants, gold corresponds to "righteousness," which is associated with accomplishment. Accomplishment requires straightness, and straightness is measured by the square rule. The metal element issues commands of restraint and holds the power of severity, possessing a nature that is hard and strong. If gold appears in the spring month, its nature becomes weak and its form delicate, usually needing support from the day pillar and hour pillar to thrive. At this time, if there is an excess of wood, it would actually hinder the metal's strength. This is because spring is the time when the Green Emperor reigns and the Wood God is in charge. With abundant wood, the metal lacks the strength to control it, just as a person with limited ability cannot bear heavy responsibilities.

《五行大論》曰：水近木遠，克其無門。火多則溫其性，煉其形，謂在春月，尚有餘寒之氣，而其本性，正居柔之中，當貴乎火之暖氣也。水多則其性愈寒，其力愈熾。謂在春月性柔體弱，加以水增其寒勢，不能施鋒銳，然則惡乎水盛也。金見乃助其形，若無火徒加金鐵，反為無用失類之狀。然則金能助形，又見火以煉之，土厚養其性，助其形，治其水，得其體白形剛，設使土盛亦不利焉，謂春月乃木旺時，土散塵飛，厚而不寒，當喜水去矣。

The "Great Discourse on the Five Phases" says: If water is nearby and wood is far away, metal cannot exert its ability to overcome. In spring, if metal meets a lot of fire, the fire can warm its nature and refine its form; because spring still has lingering cold, and metal's nature is inherently weak, it most needs the warmth of fire. Conversely, if there is too much water, the nature of metal becomes even colder, and the cold becomes more intense; spring metal is already weak in nature, and if water further enhances the cold, it cannot display its sharpness and strength, so it most dislikes excessive water. In spring, if metal meets its own kind, it can help strengthen its form; but if there is no fire to refine it, and only more metal is added, it becomes useless and loses its usefulness. Therefore, both metal to strengthen the form and fire to refine it are needed. Thick earth can nurture the nature of metal, help its form, and control water, making the metal's form pure and strong. However, too much earth is not good: in spring, when wood is strong, earth is scattered like dust by being overcome by wood, though thick, it cannot contain the cold, so at this time, it is better to have water to wash away the floating earth.

夏月之金，性尚在柔，未執方，猶嫌死絕，貴乎旺相，見木助火，傷形克體，謂夏月乃赤帝行權，火神用事，當是木槁，無形並遇其火，則火性愈猛，故為傷形克體。若以見火多，卻為不厭，性溫體泣潤肌膚，土盛火暴，執方不能自化，展轉無剛革之威。時當夏月，土多則成滯金。助體剛形飭自立，時有當權火氣，出乎自然變化也。

In the summer month, the metal is still soft and not yet fully formed or fixed. It most dislikes being placed in a dead or exhausted position. The ideal is to have it in a strong and harmonious state. If wood comes to assist fire at this time, it will injure the metal's form and overcome its substance. This is because summer is the time when the red emperor rules and the fire deity is in charge. Wood is already dry and withered, and when it meets fire, the fire becomes even more intense, thus injuring the metal's form and overcoming its substance. However, if there is only an excess of fire without wood to assist, it is not so bad, as fire can warm the metal's nature and moisten its surface. But if earth is strong and fire is fierce, the metal will be buried and unable to change on its own, leading to a lack of strong and transformative power. If there is too much earth in summer, the metal becomes blocked and stagnant. Only by supporting the metal's form, making it strong and self-sufficient, and then adjusting it in accordance with the prevailing fire energy can there be a natural and proper transformation.

秋日秋金當權乘勝，經曰金氣肅而雕萬物，木多則反傷斧斤。謂秋乃白帝行權，金神用事，時雖木死，琢之不難，謂有取而轉進退，則反費精神。“《五行大論》云：”猶石鼯之畏貪，若靈龜之曳尾，金多愈剛，剛而必折，謂乃本性本權，更加本形相助，失乎旺，旺則極，極則反於造物不耐扶。

In autumn, the metal element is in charge and dominant. The classic texts say that the qi of metal is sharp and severe, causing the withering and falling of all things. If there is too much wood at this time, it would actually damage the axe and saw. Because autumn is the time when the White Emperor rules and the metal god is in charge, although the wood has already withered and died, it is easy to cut and chop, but one must carefully consider the selection and retreat, and in the process, one may end up wasting effort. The "Great Treatise on the Five Phases" says: this is like the stone rat that desires too much and ends up suffering, or the spiritual turtle dragging its tail and getting stuck in the mud. The more metal there is, the harder it becomes; when hardness reaches its peak, it will inevitably break. Since autumn metal is already in its prime and dominant, and with the addition of similar elements, it loses the balance of harmony and strength. When strength reaches its peak, it becomes extreme, and extreme situations inevitably lead to reversal. The workings of nature can no longer sustain it.

若琉璃火盛，可以成形，謂時當暴亂，須用物以制其暴性，性肅則形成，形成則可施鋒銳，有鋒銳可施，收斂之功，水潤體光，水白金清，精神銳秀，執性不剛。物無反惡，土盛生金，其性愈隆。物能稼穡，形成所執，物有所成。

If there is a fierce fire burning, it can actually shape the metal into a form. This means that when the nature of metal is intense and fierce, it must be restrained by other elements; once its nature is calmed, its form can be shaped, and once the form is established, the sharpness of the blade can be utilized, and the function of the blade can then be effective. If water comes to moisten it, the metal will shine. Clear water and white metal reflect a sharp and refined spirit, and the nature of the metal will no longer be entirely rigid, so that all things will not be harmed by it. When earth is abundant, it can generate metal, enhancing its thick and solid nature. Earth can cultivate and sustain life; once the metal form is established and each has its own function, all things can then achieve their own forms.

冬月之金，形寒性冷，水秀金柔，木多不能琢削之功，反成無用。水盛則金氣愈寒，謂冬月乃黑帝行權，水神用事，加之以水，則金寒水冷，不能執化。火多性溫體健。物當成器，鋒銳可施，時隆財相，金見聚氣，則形微氣盛也，土多制水生金，生不寒，體不懦，加之火助土厚，則子母俱有成物之功，可以成剛，可以成銳，吉無用不利也。”

In the month of winter, metal is cold in form and cool in nature. Water, though beautiful, makes the metal even softer. At this time, even if there is much wood, the metal lacks the strength to cut, and becomes useless. When water is abundant, the metal's energy becomes even colder, because winter is the time when the Black Emperor rules and the water deity is in charge. Adding more water would make both metal and water even colder, making it impossible for them to control transformation. If there is much fire, the metal's nature becomes warm and its body strong, allowing it to take shape and for sharp edges to be formed. At this time, the wealth star is strong and the phase energy is timely, so the metal meets gathering energy. Although its form is weak, its energy is strong. If there is much earth, it can control water and generate metal. The metal is generated but not cold, and its body is not weak. Adding fire to help earth become thick, then earth is the mother and metal is the child. Both mother and child can achieve the function of creating all things: it can be made hard and can be sharpened, and it is beneficial in all directions.

夫木者，東方清帝之神，庖羲氏執規司事。張晏曰：“木為仁，仁者生，生曰員，故曰規，行生泰之權，持華秀之令，春月得之漸有生長之象。孟春之令，猶有微寒，當用火以溫暖，則木無盤屈之拘，當有舒泰之美。才當春木，陽壯物渴，藉水資扶，益加秀茂，夏月之木，根燥葉乾，盤而且直，屈而已伸，水滋其形，而無稿巧。水病水死，救之無功，水生水旺，滋之有力。蓋謂蟀不能救旺中之鬼也。”又云：勺水不能生木，然用生旺，金多木能成器，時當赤帝行權，土養無水潤成其木也。

Wood is the spirit of the Eastern Lord of Spring, governed by Fuxi with the compass. Zhang Yan said: Wood belongs to "Ren" among the Five Constants, and "Ren" governs growth. Since growing things are round in shape, the compass is used to measure them. Wood's influence brings forth and promotes prosperity, holding the power to make flowers flourish and leaves thrive. In the early spring, wood gradually shows signs of growth. However, in the beginning of spring, there is still a slight cold, so fire is needed to warm it up, so that wood does not curl and remain constrained, but instead can stretch and flourish. When spring is in full bloom, the yang energy is strong and all things become dry, so water is needed to support and nourish it, allowing wood to become even more beautiful and flourishing. In summer, wood's roots, trunk, and leaves wither, though it may be bent, it still remains upright; though it may be oppressed, it eventually regains its strength. At this time, water is necessary to moisten its form, so that it does not wither and lose its beauty. However, if water is in a state of decline or death, it cannot help; if water is in a state of birth or strength, it can provide nourishment. This means that a small amount of residual power cannot save a disaster that has reached its peak. It is also said that a single spoon of water cannot grow wood; the water itself must be in a state of birth and strength. In summer, if there is too much metal, it can shape wood into objects; because at this time, the Red Emperor is in charge. If only earth is used to cultivate it without water to nourish it, the wood cannot grow.

木助木以成林，徒逞鬱鬱之觀，終無結果之成。若居夏季，見金相成，時乃金相，得之已成形，謂金相能施功，可成琢削之象。秋月木氣漸寒冷，木漸凋敗。初秋之時，火勢未衰，猶喜東木以相資。仲秋謂木之到秋中，果已成實，葉以凋零，當用金以琢之，乃成物狀。秋深近冬，漸漸嚴氣，畏之以水，見水愈寒，喜之以火，見火溫暖，木併成林，則上乘而下滅，謂秋木成林。上乘者而禽歸之棲也，下滅者百草不能生也。

In the summer month, if one merely uses wood to assist wood and allows it to grow into a forest, it will only result in a sight of lush greenery, but ultimately fail to bear fruit. If it occurs in the late summer month, the presence of metal is beneficial: at this time, metal is in the position of "assisting," the wood has already taken form, and metal can perform the function of cutting and shaping, thus transforming the wood into useful objects. In the autumn month, the energy of wood gradually becomes cold, and the trees begin to wither. In the early autumn, the fire still has not declined, and it still prefers the wood from the east to support the fire. In the middle autumn, the wood has reached the middle of autumn, the fruits have already formed, and the leaves begin to fall; at this time, metal should be used for cutting and shaping, so that the wood can become a useful object. As autumn deepens and approaches winter, the cold and severe weather gradually increases, and wood most fears water—water makes it even colder; it prefers fire—fire brings warmth. At this time, the woods form a continuous forest, which is described as flourishing above but extinct below: flourishing above means that birds return to nest; extinct below means that no grass can grow beneath the trees.

冬月物藏伏時，起已歸根，用多土以掩之，則根深蒂固，水多氣冷，根損形亡，謂當時黑帝行權，水神用事，正冰霜欲結，更加之以水。則根不能存，形必亡也。火見交加，卻謂濟物，謂冬氣已寒，得火成溫暖之氣，則木之根莖，吾知其無冷損之害，可以濟物，喻如寒木向陽也”。

In the month of winter, all things are hidden and dormant, and the vitality has retreated to the roots. At this time, it is necessary to cover the roots with thick earth so that they can become deep and strong. If there is too much water, the cold climate will damage the roots and lead to the decay of the body; because winter is the time when the Black Emperor rules and the water deity is in charge, when frost is about to form, adding more water would cause the roots to be lost and the body to inevitably decline. On the contrary, if there is fire, it can help save all things: the cold winter air, when warmed by fire, produces a warm atmosphere, which prevents the roots and stems of wood from being harmed by the cold, thus benefiting all things. This is similar to trees in the cold weather turning towards the sunlight.

夫水者，北方黑帝之神，高陽氏執權司事。張晏曰：“水為智，智者謀，謀者重，故曰權。行嚴凝之令，主殺物之權。執性不定，決諸東則東流，決諸西則西流。春月之水，性濫滔淫，加之以水，更逢生旺，必有崩堤潰岸之勢。經曰：滔滔不止，必有自溺之憂，喜逢土止，而無氾濫之患。

Water is the spirit of the Northern Black Emperor, governed by Zhuan Xu Gaoyang氏 with the scale hammer as his instrument. Zhang Yan said: Water corresponds to "Wisdom" among the Five Constants. Wisdom is about planning, and planning values stability, hence the use of the scale hammer as a symbol. Water enforces the severe cold and freezing commands, holding the power to bring about the withering of all things. Its nature is most unpredictable; if it breaks through to the east, it flows eastward; if it breaks through to the west, it flows westward. In the spring month, water is capricious and overflowing. If more water is added and it meets a favorable and thriving place, it will certainly have the tendency to break through the embankments. The classic says: Continuous and overwhelming water will inevitably lead to self-destruction. Therefore, spring water prefers to meet earth to form embankments and prevent overflow, thus avoiding the danger of flooding.

夏月之水，執性歸源，時當涸際，而無氾濫之患。謂夏乃赤帝主權，日炎物燥，當用水潤，到此之時，若施一滴之功，可澤十里之潤，貴乎水助也。秋月之水，母旺子相，表裡光瑩，遇金助則子母俱和，而金白水清。謂秋金旺，金能生水，則水更遇相會，則曰子母和會，而金白水清也。冬月之水。其形得地，其勢得時，火氣減而寒氣增，大寒凜凜，不結冰凝，水本不死，水結冰凝，而曰死也。遇火則增暖減寒，而性狀不凝不結，謂冬水勢寒，更加水則愈冷，惟喜在於火木也。”

In summer, water is characterized by its tendency to retreat and return to its origin, and during this dry season, there is no concern about flooding. Since summer is ruled by the Red Emperor, the sun is scorching and all things are dry, so water is especially needed to moisten. At this time, even a single drop of water can benefit an area of ten li, so it is valuable to have water assistance. In autumn, water is in its phase and is supported by metal, so it is clear and luminous both inside and out. When metal comes to assist, both mother and child are harmonious, forming the situation of "white metal and clear water." Because autumn is the season of strong metal, which generates water, and water is in its phase and meets with metal, it is called the harmonious union of mother and child, and white metal and clear water. In winter, water has its form supported by the earth and its momentum in season. At this time, the fire energy is weak and the cold energy increases, with severe cold. If water does not freeze, its nature is still alive; once it freezes, it is considered dead. When met with fire, it gains warmth and dispels the cold, so it does not solidify or freeze. In summary, winter water is naturally cold, and adding more water only makes it colder. Therefore, the only thing that is favorable is fire and wood—fire dispels the cold, and wood reduces its momentum.

夫火者，南方赤帝之神，神農氏執衡司事。張晏曰：“火為禮，禮者齊，齊者平，故曰衡。行炎陽之令，主成齊之權。生當春月，母旺子相，勢力並行，加以聲旺損物損身，得以死絕。明晦繼傳，見木則愈加輝煌，抱新救火，則火勢增炎。夏月之火，執力行權，輝煌則失之易滅，掩藏則可以無殃，見休囚，乃曰成功不退，逢生旺，謂之不息，炎炎火減其勢，終無自焚之咎。木助其炎，必主夭折。逢金無水，難成造物之功，有水有金，必作良工之巧。

Fire is the god of the Southern Red Emperor, governed by the Shennong dynasty with the balance rod as its master. Zhang Yan said: Fire belongs to "Ritual" among the Five Constants, and "Ritual" governs order and neatness, which brings about fairness and stability, so the balance rod is used as a metaphor. Fire governs the flourishing of the sun, and holds the power of accomplishment and discipline. When fire is born in spring, its mother (wood) is strong and its son (fire) is in its prime, and their strength runs together. If the fire becomes too strong, it will damage things and itself, so it needs to be restrained in a dead or dying place. Light and darkness alternate and support each other; when wood is present, fire becomes even more brilliant. Carrying firewood to put out a fire only makes the flames fiercer. Fire in summer is at its peak of power. If it is too brilliant, it may easily go out; if it is slightly concealed, it can avoid disaster. When fire meets a weak and confined place, it is called "success without retreat"; when it meets a flourishing and strong place, it is called "intense and unceasing." Intense fire needs to be reduced in strength to avoid self-destruction. If wood is also present to help the fire, it will certainly lead to an early death. Summer fire that only meets metal without water cannot achieve great results; if both water and metal are present, water and fire balance each other, and metal is refined, leading to the creation of exquisite tools.

秋月之火，性息體休，終歸晦地，見生旺又似東行，逢死絕愈增晦味。木助其體，晦而復明，土閉其形，內明外暗，土木或加，光而且曄，晦而且明，謂秋火本晦，若見生旺，又加太陽東出之光，且死絕失之本暗。喜木生，惡土掩。若有土更有木，又為喜。冬月之火，鬼旺身衰，韜光晦跡，暑氣絕而寒氣增，惡死絕而好生旺。遇木生則照而無晦，逢水愈減其光，謂冬月寒氣增，則火死。得木生，因之以成形。金多返慮旺成為昌，謂火死難以施力，不利見金也”

Autumn fire is naturally inclined towards darkness, its nature subdued and its form resting, eventually returning to a state of obscurity. If it encounters a place of birth and strength, it is like the sun rising in the east, rekindling its brightness; if it meets a place of death and decline, the darkness becomes even more pronounced. If wood supports its form, it transitions from darkness to light; if earth blocks its form, the outside remains dark while the inside shines. If both earth and wood are present, it becomes both bright and dark, both luminous and obscured. In summary, autumn fire is originally inclined towards darkness. If it encounters birth and strength, it is as if another rising sun is added; if it falls into death and decline, it loses its inherent darkness. Therefore, autumn fire prefers wood to nourish it and dislikes earth that obscures it. If both earth and wood are present, it becomes favorable again. Winter fire is weakened while the water that controls it is strong, so it must conceal itself and remain hidden. At this time, the heat has ceased and cold has increased, so it most dislikes death and decline and most prefers birth and strength. If wood supports it, it shines brightly without being obscured; if water is present, it further diminishes its brightness. Because the increase of cold in winter places fire in a state of death; only with the support of wood can it take shape. As for excessive metal, it should be regarded with caution: metal is the wealth of fire, but since fire is already weak and dying, it lacks the strength to overcome metal and obtain wealth. Wealth that is abundant becomes a burden, so winter fire is unfavorable when encountering metal.

夫土者，中央黃帝氏之神，軒轅氏執繩司事。張晏曰：“土為信，信者誠，誠者直，故曰繩。居五行之中，行負戴之令，主養育之權。三才五行。皆不可失。得高下而居位，居四季而有功，金得之鋒銳愈剛，火得之光明照燭，木得之英華越秀，水得濫波不泛，土得之稼穡豐隆。旺之不息，必能為山，散之不聚，必能為地，用之無窮，生之罔極，土之謂也”。

Earth is the divine spirit of the Central Yellow Emperor, governed by the Yanhuan clan. Zhang Yan said: In the Five Constants, earth corresponds to "trust," which embodies sincerity and honesty, leading to uprightness, hence the analogy with a measuring rope. Earth occupies the central position among the Five Phases, carrying and supporting all things, and holds the power to nurture all living beings. The three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity, as well as the Five Phases, all depend on earth. Whether high or low, earth can maintain its position. It thrives in the last months of each season, each with its own function: metal becomes sharper with earth; fire shines more brightly with earth; wood produces more beautiful flowers and leaves with earth; water does not overflow unchecked with earth; and earth itself becomes fertile and abundant with earth. When earth is strong and not accumulated, it can form high mountains; when it is scattered and not consolidated, it can spread out to form the vast land. Its use is inexhaustible, and its generation is boundless. This is what is meant by earth.

財官旺而日主弱，運行身旺最為奇。日主旺而財官弱，運行財鄉名利馳。身旺比劫重，損財又傷妻。比劫逢梟食，妻遭產裡危。逢官官入墓，父死他鄉土，支干官鬼眾，兄弟最難為。傷官四柱見，伯道老無兒。地支純財局，大富大貴不須疑。若行官旺運，納粟奏名賢。去官留殺者，威顯在邊夷。財旺暗生官，用賄求名利，棄印就財者，子立整根基。偏印反傷官，女人最須忌。刑夫並害子，孤自守孤幃。

When the wealth and official positions are strong but the day's ruler is weak, the most fortunate is when the big years reach a place where the day's ruler is strong. When the day's ruler is strong but the wealth and official positions are weak, the big years reaching the wealth's land will bring fame and fortune. When the day's ruler is strong and there are many rivals and劫财, it will both damage wealth and harm the wife. If, besides rivals and劫财, there is also an Owl Spirit taking away the food, the wife will be in danger of childbirth. When encountering the official star but the official star is in its tomb, the father will die in a foreign land. If there are many official and ghost stars in the heavenly stems and earthly branches, brothers will be hard to keep. If the four pillars are full of injurious stars, it is like the old man Deng Boyue of the Jin dynasty who had no sons in his old age. If the earthly branches form a pure wealth situation, great wealth and honor are certain. When the wealth situation is formed, if the big years reach an official strong year, one can donate grain and rice to gain a reputation of being virtuous. If the destiny removes the official star and keeps only the seven killers, there will be great fame and reputation in the border areas. When wealth is strong and secretly produces official stars, one can seek fame and honor through wealth. If one gives up the official star and goes for the wealth star, the descendants can establish the family and restore the family foundation. As for the偏印 (枭神) harming the injurious star, this is most to be avoided for female destiny: it will harm the husband and children, and one can only live alone in an empty room.

傷官見官者，運喜入財地。名標龍虎榜，身到鳳凰池。比劫偏印格，傷官受剋制。侄男為親嗣，義女為偏妻。偏官制伏過，僧道守閒居。財多身弱者，溺水及漂尸。身旺而敵殺，衣紫及穿緋。虛邀並暗拱，早歲步雲梯。夾貴並六合，陶朱堪足擬。得一分三格，前賢皆掩蔽。此術莫輕傳，洩漏天之機。

When the official star appears along with the injurious official pattern, the big years are favorable for entering the wealth land, allowing wealth to mediate and resolve the situation, thus enabling one to be listed on the Dragon and Tiger List and enter the Phoenix Pool. When the ratio and biased monk are in charge and the injurious official is restrained, it is common for the nephew to inherit the family lineage and to take in a foster daughter as a secondary wife. If the biased official (seven killers) is subdued too much, one can only become a monk or a Taoist and live a quiet life. Those with excessive wealth but weak body often face the danger of drowning and floating corpses. Those with strong body who can resist the seven killers will wear purple robes and red sashes and achieve high status. Those with a vacant position invited and secretly supporting the pattern can ascend the ladder at a young age. Those with the branches enclosing the nobleman and encountering the six harmonies will become as wealthy as Tao Zhu Gong. Those who can distinguish these patterns into three levels are even superior to the wise men of previous generations. This method should not be easily passed on to others, for fear of leaking heavenly secrets.

甲日子提為印綬，順行不似逆行高。官多殺盛東為美，午未相逢總徒勞。陽木天元值丑提，分明大運喜東西。發財發福多榮達，午未之中亦不宜。甲木生東值孟春，財多殺重定超群。順行火地多難顯，逆走終為富貴人。

The day master is Jia Wood born in the month of Zi. The癸water in Zi is its "true mother," and the great fortune is better when the destiny goes against the direction rather than with it. If the destiny has many officials and strong killing forces, it is better to go to the Eastern direction of brothers and sisters, as this can help the body and counter the killing forces. If it meets the fire of Wu or Wei, it will exhaust the energy and bring no benefit, ultimately being wasted. Jia Wood born in the month of Chou, Chou is a mixed atmosphere. The great fortune clearly prefers the Eastern and Western directions—Eastern helps the body, Western brings wealth and officials. This can lead to wealth, blessings, honor, and success, but the fire of Wu and Wei is still not suitable. Jia Wood born in the beginning of spring, the month of Yin, the body is strong and has the official position. If the destiny has much wealth and strong killing forces, it can certainly stand out. At this time, if the great fortune goes in the Southern fire direction, it will exhaust the energy too much and be difficult to achieve success. If it goes back to the Northeast direction, it will ultimately become a wealthy and honored person.

陽木春生值卯提，柱中有殺最為奇。不拘逆順東南地，申酉相逢反不宜。甲木辰提喜有官，逆行東地弗為歡。順行南地多顛倒，除是根深富貴看。陽木根深在巳月，柱中財殺喜相逢。逆行早歲聲名顯，順行須防夭壽終。

Jia wood born in the middle of spring in the卯 month, with Yangren in power, and the seven killing stars in the column to control the Yangren is very special; at this time, whether going in the forward or reverse direction, traveling east or south is acceptable, but encountering the strong metal of申 and酉 months is not suitable, as the killing stars are too heavy and the body is shaken. Jia wood born in the辰 month, with the remaining qi of Yi wood in the辰, prefers the official star to appear in the column; if the big year goes in the reverse direction back to the east where the same kind of elements are, it is not good, but if it goes forward to the southern fire land, it becomes more inverted—unless the day's main element has a solid foundation, it can be considered for wealth and honor. Jia wood born in the巳 month with a solid foundation, prefers to see the wealth star and seven killing stars together in the column; if the big year goes in the reverse direction, it brings fame and reputation early in life, but if it goes forward, it requires caution against early death and loss of years.

甲木日干居午月，傷官木火喜生財。順行怕入西方運，東北行來更妙哉。陽木有根生六月，財官有氣福非常。逆行最喜東方運，惟恐初生壽不長。甲木無根值孟秋，財多殺旺恨身柔。運行順地遲方好，逆運須防夭更休。

The day master is Jia Wood born in the month of Wu, which forms the pattern of "Wang Gan" (Wang meaning to harm, Gan meaning official), a pattern of Wood and Fire. This pattern prefers to use the WANG GAN to generate wealth. When the big year progresses in the usual direction, it fears entering the Western Metal direction, because when WANG GAN meets official and killer stars, misfortune arises. If it goes towards the Northeast direction, it is even better. Jia Wood born in the sixth month, when the soil of Wei is present and the Wood has its root, both wealth and official stars have strength, thus bringing great fortune. When the big year progresses in the reverse direction, it most prefers to go towards the Eastern direction to support the body, but fears being weak at birth, leading to a short life. Jia Wood born in the beginning of autumn, the month of Shen, with no root, has excessive wealth and strong killers, and most hates being weak. When the big year progresses in the usual direction, although it is better to be late, if it progresses in the reverse direction, one must be cautious of early death.

甲木酉提用正官，順行坎地必成歡。逆轉南離官被制，須知祿盡見閻王。甲木戌提用財官，順運東南福更寬。若得柱中逢亥未，逆行名姓達金鸞。甲木生元值亥提，柱中有殺更為奇。中年最喜東方運，午未之中數不齊。

Jia wood born in the month of You, the metal Xin in You is its "official star," and using the official star as the main pattern; when the big year moves in the direction of the north, the official and minister stars mutually generate, which is certainly a good thing. If it goes in the reverse direction to the south, fire will overcome metal, the official star is restrained, and thus the fortune is exhausted, and life is in danger. Jia wood born in the month of Xu, the earth Wu in Xu is wealth, and the metal Xin is the official star; using wealth and official star as the main pattern; when the big year moves in the direction of the southeast, the fortune becomes wider. If the column also meets Hai and Wei and forms a pattern with wood, the day's main star has a root, and even if it goes in the reverse direction, it can achieve fame and success in the golden hall. Jia wood born in the month of Hai, the water in Hai nourishes the body as the minister star; if the column has seven killers, it is even more extraordinary; in the middle age, the most favorable direction is the east; as for the fire land of Wu and Wei, the fortune is uneven.

乙木生居子月中，更無官煞喜匆匆。逆行大運非常美，無殺無官逆運通。乙木提綱值丑官，南方第一次西東。縱然名不登金榜，豪富終須比石崇。乙生寅月木傷官，財殺相逢更有歡。順運連行多福祿，無財無殺亦貧寒。

The day master is Jia Wood, born in the month of Zi. Zi water is its official (印), but the cold weather makes it difficult. If the column of the chart does not have officials or killers (官杀) to restrain it, it is actually favorable. A reverse flow in the big years is very good, precisely because there are no killers or officials, making the reverse flow smooth and unobstructed. The day master is Jia Wood, born in the month of Chou. Chou contains Xin metal, which is its seven killer (七杀), and Ji earth, which is its wealth (财). Traveling in the southern fire direction to control the killer is the best, followed by the western and eastern directions. Even if such a destiny does not make the name appear on the golden list, its wealth can still compare with that of Shi Chong of the Jin dynasty. The day master is Jia Wood, born in the month of Yin. Yin contains Bing fire, which is its official (伤官). If the column of the chart has both wealth and seven killer (财星七杀) present, it is even more favorable. If the big years flow in the normal direction, there will be much fortune and official rank. Conversely, if there is neither wealth nor seven killer, it will be nothing but poverty and hardship.

乙木提綱值仲春，財官有氣亦超群。火金大運皆為美，白手興家邁等倫。乙木辰提為雜氣，西方大運亦為高。若行戌運多顛倒，刑併入財壽不牢。乙木相逢孟夏時，運行東北始為奇。柱中更值無根裔，順運終防壽不齊。

Yi wood is born in the middle of spring during the卯month, sitting on its own禄position, thus having a strong body. If both wealth and official positions in the column are strong, it will be outstanding. If the big year travels through fire to release its brilliance or goes through metal to take official positions, these are all good years, capable of starting from nothing and surpassing peers. Yi wood born in the辰month falls under the "miscellaneous qi" wealth and official position pattern. Traveling through the western metal direction in the big year is also considered a high pattern. However, if it reaches the戌year, the辰and戌will clash, the warehouse door will be hit, leading to many reversals. With punishment and clash combined with the wealth area, the lifespan becomes unreliable. Yi wood born in the early summer during the巳month, the fire is strong and drains energy. Traveling through the northeastern water and wood areas in the big year is considered extraordinary. If the column also has no roots, traveling smoothly towards the south will eventually lead to concerns about an uneven lifespan.

乙木如逢午月天，食神有氣怕身輕。柱中若是根基薄，大運提防喜逆行。未月生逢乙日干，柱中官殺亦為歡。順行西北傷元壽，逆走東南福更寬。乙木生來值孟秋，財官印綬忌身柔。中年不許行西北，順運無如逆運通。

Yi wood is born in the Wu month, and the Ding fire in Wu is its 'food god'. Although the food god has some strength, it fears the day ruler being too weak. If the column has a thin foundation, one should be cautious about the big years, and reverse the direction to help the self as a favorable element. Yi wood is born in the Wei month, and the Yi wood in Wei has some residual strength, and seeing officials and killers in the column is considered favorable. When the big years proceed in the direction of Northwest metal and water, metal will harm the self and shorten lifespan, but reversing to the Southeast brings wider blessings. Yi wood is born in the Sheng month of early autumn, with wealth, officials, and education all present, but it most fears the day ruler being weak. In middle age, one should not go to the Northwest metal and water areas, and proceeding in the forward direction is generally not as smooth as reversing.

乙木酉月殺多強，大運功名佐廟廊。若是有根尤更妙，南行火運貴非常。乙生戌月多財殺，惟恐初年疾病生。若到中年多發達，不拘順逆總宜行。乙木居亥印生身，逆走西南富貴真。有殺有官猶喜順，到頭大限怕逢辰。

Yi wood is born in the酉 month, where the seven deadly stars are strong and in command. As long as the big destiny supports the body, one can achieve fame and success and assist the court. If the day's ruler has a root, it is even better. Then, going towards the southern fire destiny to control the deadly stars, one will be highly esteemed. Yi wood born in the戌 month has many wealth and deadly stars. One is afraid of being weak and sick in early years. But if one survives to middle age, one can become successful. At that time, whether the big destiny goes forward or backward, it is always feasible. Yi wood born in the亥 month has亥 water as the印 to nourish the body. If the big destiny goes against the southwest wealth and official destiny, then true wealth and honor will come. If the destiny has both officials and deadly stars, it is better to go forward. In the final destiny, one is most afraid of encountering 辰 —— 辰 is a water reservoir and is harmful to亥, which easily leads to trouble.

丙火冬生值子綱，有印生身大吉昌。運入東南多發達，逆行難保壽年長。丙火如逢丑月看，土多格局作傷官。印多運入西方美，根淺東南福不全。丙多官殺值寅提，運入南方分外奇。若是官輕尤喜北，總然大運要行西。

Bing fire is born in the month of Zi in winter, where the official star is strong and the self is weak. If there is an official star in the birth chart to support the self, it will be very auspicious and prosperous. When the big destiny enters the southeast wood and fire region, it will be very successful. However, if it goes against the direction to the northwest, the lifespan may not be long. Bing fire born in the month of Chou should consider the amount of earth: if there is a lot of earth, it is considered as the "injury official" pattern. If there are many official stars in the birth chart, it is good to have a big destiny going to the western wealth region. If the self is weak, even going to the southeast may not bring full fortune. Bing fire born in the month of Yin with many officials and killers, when the big destiny enters the southern region to support the self, it is especially good. If the official star is originally light, it prefers to go to the northern region to supplement the official star. However, in general, the big destiny should still go to the western region to generate the official star.

丙火日干卯提綱，干弱如逢喜火鄉。若是無官尤不利，卻行身旺亦平常。丙火辰提戊己多，傷官火土更如何。逢財逢印多通達，南北相逢總不過。丙火建祿日干強，官殺相逢大吉昌。順逆運行多發達，若行戌運有災殃。

The day stem is Bing fire, born in the卯 month, which is wood. Wood is the official for fire. If the heavenly stem is weak, it prefers to go to a fire element to support itself. If there is no official in the column, it is especially unfavorable. Even if it goes to a strong position, it will be ordinary. Bing fire born in the辰 month with a lot of Wu and Ji earth forms the "Wang Gan" pattern, which is harmful to fire. What should be done? If there is wealth or official element to balance it, it can be successful. If it only moves back and forth between north and south, it will not be able to pass this difficulty. Bing fire born in the巳 month is "Jian Lu", the day stem is strong. When official and killer elements appear, it is very auspicious and prosperous. Whether the big year goes forward or backward, it is likely to be successful. However, if it goes to the戌 year, fire enters the storage, which may bring disaster.

丙火午月作傷官，有殺當為貴命看。金水運行多吉利，如行水地不為歡。丙逢未月傷官顯，官殺相逢未足奇。如得獨官為貴氣，運行西北利名馳。丙火申提日主柔，得從得化始為優。若從水位傷元壽，逆去東南福祿周。

Jia fire is born in the month of Wu, with Yangren in power and earth as the official official. If there is a seven killer to control the Yangren, it is considered a noble destiny. If the big year moves to the metal and water areas, it is generally auspicious, but if it goes entirely to water without metal to generate it, it is not very favorable. Jia fire is born in the month of Wei, the official official is revealed, and the meeting of official and killer is not considered extraordinary. If there is a pure official star alone, it is considered noble. If the big year moves to the northwest metal and water areas, fame and fortune will come swiftly. Jia fire is born in the month of Shen, the day master is weak, and it is only considered excellent if the "from pattern" or "change pattern" is established. If it follows water entirely, it may damage longevity. It is better to move to the southeast wood and fire areas in reverse, leading to a full range of blessings and honors.

丙逢酉月火衰微，比劫扶身壽不奇。逆去東南為背祿，順行水地始為奇。丙逢戌月土重重，有殺無官回不同。大運順行多富貴，若逢官殺亦中中。丙火亥提為殺印，分明大運喜東南。中年富貴非常美，運若西方壽不齊。

Bing fire is born in the酉 month, when the fire energy is weak and needs help from similar elements and wealth to support itself; its lifespan is not particularly remarkable. Although the big years going in the opposite direction to the southeast help support it, this is an indication of going against the禄 position. If the big years go in the direction of water, it actually leads to an unusual situation (with water there is an official, and weak fire with clear official energy). Bing fire born in the戌 month has heavy earth that drains the fire energy; if the destiny has seven killers but no official, the situation is quite different from when both official and killer are mixed. Going in the direction of the big years usually leads to wealth and honor, but if it meets the official and killer again, it is only of medium quality. Bing fire born in the亥 month has壬 water as the killer and甲 wood as the印 in the亥; the killer and印 mutually generate, so the big years clearly favor the southeast direction. In the middle age, wealth and honor are very complete. If the big years go to the western metal direction, which produces the killer and attacks the body, the lifespan becomes uneven.

丁火如逢子月提，柱中有殺更無虧。平生最喜東方運，若到西方福不齊。丁火丑月事如何，四柱分明怕土多。運入東方俱發達，南方火地不相宜。丁火逢寅印綬明，柱中有水喜南行。運行北地尤通達，西方財鄉禍患生。

Ding fire born in the month of Zi, water is strong and fire is weak; if there is a seven killer in the column and it is properly matched, it is not considered a disadvantage. This destiny most prefers the eastern wood path to nourish the body. If it goes to the western wealth path where the killer is generated, the fortune will not be complete. For Ding fire born in the month of Chou, the four pillars most fear too much earth, as excessive earth drains fire and leads to excessive official stars; when the big year enters the eastern wood path, success is achieved. However, going to the southern fire path is not very suitable. Ding fire born in the month of Yin, Yin wood is the official, the official star is clear; if there is water as the official star in the column, it is favorable to go to the southern path to support the body. When the big year enters the northern water path, it is especially smooth. If it goes to the western wealth path, wealth generates the killer, and misfortune comes.

丁逢卯月有印星，南北應多遂利名。獨殺若無官混雜，金章紫綬至公卿。丁逢辰月本傷官，順入南方福更寬。逆運初年多蹇剝，更逢戌亥壽相干。丁逢巳月本剛強，大運何愁入水鄉。運入順行初不利，中年最喜入西方。

Ding fire born in the卯month, the卯wood serves as the official star, which is in its proper position; regardless of whether the big destiny cycle goes south or north, it is likely to achieve one's wishes and gain fame and fortune. If the destiny contains only one seven killer star and no official star to mix in, the pattern is pure and clear, allowing one to wear a golden seal, tie a purple ribbon, and reach high official positions. Ding fire born in the辰month, the戊earth within the辰is its injurious star; if the big destiny cycle proceeds smoothly into the southern direction to support the body, the fortune will be broader; if it goes against the direction, there will be more difficulties and obstacles in early years, and if it meets with戌and亥 (the辰and戌conflict, and亥water overcomes fire), the lifespan will be affected. Ding fire born in the巳month, it is naturally strong and grounded, so where is the fear of entering a water region in the big destiny cycle? However, in the early stage of proceeding smoothly, it is still not favorable, but in middle age, it most prefers to enter the western wealth region.

丁逢建祿本身強，無水須防壽不全。若得運中逢七殺，姓名遠達九重天。未月逢丁要見財，無財到底命多乖。若逢財殺方為美，西方大運更奇哉。丁逢申月日干強，大運南方喜逆行。若是根深尤喜順，中年發達更崢嶸。

Ding fire born in the month of Wu is considered 'Jian Lu', meaning it is strong and vigorous; if there is no water in the pillar to balance it, one should be cautious about a shortened lifespan. If during the big years there is a seven killer to balance it, one's reputation can reach the highest court. Ding fire born in the month of Wei needs to see the wealth star; without wealth, the fate is not favorable. If both wealth and killer are present, it is excellent. If the big years go to the western wealth land, it becomes even more remarkable. Ding fire born in the month of Shen, if the day stem is still strong, the big years going south withretrograde is preferred; if the day stem has a solid foundation, it prefers 顺行, achieving success in middle age with even more outstanding prospects.

丁逢酉月用偏財，官殺相逢更妙哉。大運逆行多順遂，功名兩字稱心懷。丁逢戌月傷官旺，官殺雖多卻不防。南與東方多順遂，榮華富貴福無疆。丁生亥月用官星，順逆東南福不輕。若是煞星多混雜，壽年尤恐半凋零。

Ding fire born in the metal month of You, the metal in You month is its 'biased wealth', using wealth as the main focus; if official stars and killing stars also appear, wealth generating official stars is even better. When the big destiny runs in reverse, it tends to be smooth, and achievements and fame can be achieved as desired. Ding fire born in the earth dog month of Xu, the earth in Xu month makes the official star strong; at this time, although there are many official stars and killing stars, there is no need to be cautious, because the official star can control them. When the big destiny goes to the south and east, it tends to be smooth, and prosperity, wealth, and blessings are boundless. Ding fire born in the water pig month of Hai, the water in Hai month is its official star, taking the official star as the main focus; regardless of whether the big destiny runs forward or backward, as long as it falls in the southeast wood and fire areas, the fortune is not light. If there are too many seven killing stars and they mix with the official stars, the lifespan may be cut short by half.

戊土日干生子月，坐支辰戌最為奇。支虛更值財神位，運怕東兮又怕西。戊土丑月日干堅，更有財官福壽全。逆順運行俱得地，若無財殺亦徒然。戊土寅月日干輕，殺印相生格局明。運入火鄉尤發達，逆行水地總平平。

The day stem is Wu Tu (戊土) born in the month of Zi (子), with Zi water as the wealth. If the day branch is seated on Chen (辰) or Xu (戌), which are similar earth elements, it is most excellent, because the body has a root and can support the wealth. However, if the branches are floating and the position is exactly where the wealth is, and the day stem has no root, then the big luck period will fear the east wind wood to attack the body and the west wind metal to drain the energy. Wu Tu born in the month of Chou (丑) has a solid day stem; if there is also wealth and official position, it brings both fortune and longevity. At this time, the big luck period can be either in the forward or backward direction, but if there is neither wealth nor power, it will ultimately be in vain. Wu Tu born in the month of Yin (寅) has a slightly light day stem; Yin contains Ji (甲) wood as the killer and Bing (丙) fire as the official. The killer and official support each other, forming a clear pattern. When the big luck period enters the fire area, it will be especially prosperous, but if it goes to the water area, it will generally be average.

戊土卯月用官星，有印相生格局清。南運發財強北運，如逢酉地壽元傾。戊土辰月日干強，更有財星福祿昌。順運西南應發達，財官輕處亦非良。戊土巳提為建祿，柱中財殺更為奇。逆行大運宜東北，順走西南事不齊。

The person born with the Day Stem Wu Tu (戊土) in the month of Mao (卯), the Wood in Mao is considered the official star (官星) of Wu Tu. Taking the official star as the main element, the pattern becomes clear. If there is also the birth star (印星) to support it, the pattern is pure and clear. When the big destiny cycle (大运) moves towards the southern direction, wealth and success will be achieved, which is better than moving towards the northern direction. However, if the person encounters You (酉), which conflicts with Mao, the official star is disrupted, and the lifespan may be shortened. The person born with Wu Tu in the month of Chen (辰), the Day Stem is strong and vigorous. If there is also the wealth star (财星), then wealth and honor will flourish. When the big destiny cycle moves towards the southwest direction, success can be expected. If both wealth and official stars are weak, it is not considered a good destiny. The person born with Wu Tu in the month of Si (巳) is called "Jian Lu" (建禄), which is a favorable situation. If there is both wealth and a harmful star (杀) in the column, it is even more remarkable. When the big destiny cycle moves in the reverse direction, it is better to go towards the northeast, which is water and wood. If it moves in the forward direction towards the southwest, things may not be harmonious.

戊土五月印當權，大運分明喜殺官。官殺重時宜順運，官輕逆運妙無端。戊土生來季夏天，若無財煞未周全。逆行更喜東方運，順逆財多亦不然。戊土生申用食神，有財有煞貴堪倫。逆行火地必通達，火地行來反受屯。

The person born with the heavenly stem Wu (戊) in the fifth lunar month, which is the month of Wu (午), has the heavenly stem Ding (丁) fire as the official (印), which is strong. The body (self) is strong and the official is heavy; thus, it is clearly favorable to see the official or killer (官杀) in the big destiny cycle. If the official or killer is heavy, it is better to go with a smooth destiny cycle to release and transform them. If the official is light, going against the destiny cycle (reverse cycle) can be very beneficial. The person born with Wu (戊) in the late summer month of Wei (未) lacks wealth and killer stars, making the destiny pattern incomplete. Going against the destiny cycle is more favorable, especially to the eastern wood direction to obtain official or killer stars. If there is too much wealth in the smooth or reverse cycle and the body cannot bear it, it is also not good. The person born with Wu (戊) in the month of Shen (申) has the metal庚 (Geng) in Shen as its "food god" (食神). If there is also wealth and killer stars, the person can be of high status. Going against the destiny cycle to the fire direction can strengthen the body and lead to success, but if the fire direction is too strong, it may cause obstacles.

戊土生來值酉提，怕行坎水喜火離。除非四柱元辰旺，卯運相逢最不宜。戊土戌月日干強，財殺重逢更吉祥。運氣不拘行順逆，若無財殺亦平常。戊土亥提財殺真，身強有火更超群。逆行早歲須防酉，順運中年忌卯辰。

The person born with the Day Stem Wu (戊) in the month of You (酉), the metal of You drains the strength of the earth. Therefore, the big destiny cycle should avoid the northern Kan water (which drains energy and generates wealth, making the body even weaker), and it is favorable to have the southern Li fire to strengthen the body. Unless the original strength in the four pillars is very strong, this is a different case. If the卯 (Mao) cycle conflicts with酉 (You), it is most unfavorable. The person born with the Day Stem Wu in the month of Xu (戌), the Day Stem is strong. At this time, the wealth and killing stars appearing repeatedly are actually more auspicious, because the strong body can bear them. The big destiny cycle can go either way, forward or backward. If there is neither wealth nor killing stars, it is just an ordinary destiny. The person born with the Day Stem Wu in the month of Hai (亥), the Hai contains the water壬 (Ren) as wealth and the wood甲 (Jia) as killing stars, both are genuine. If the Day Stem is strong and there is fire in the column to strengthen the body, it is even more outstanding. When the big destiny cycle goes backward, early years should be cautious of the You cycle draining energy. When it goes forward, middle age should avoid the Mao and Chen cycles where wood is strong.

己土子月用財星，有殺無官格局清。大怕柱身中太弱，順行寅卯早凋零。己土丑月日干堅，四柱分明忌比肩。若有財宮並有殺，逆行大運福無邊。己土卯月殺當權，逆運須知壽不堅。順逆火鄉無極妙，官星相會不周全。

The day stem is Ji (己土) born in the month of Zi (子). Zi water is its wealth star, so taking wealth as the main element is appropriate. If the chart contains only seven killers (七杀) and no official star (正官) to mix in, the pattern will be pure. The most feared situation is when the day stem is too weak in the four pillars. In such a case, when the big year (大运) progresses to the wood旺 positions of Yin and Mao, the person will suffer early decline. Ji (己土) born in the month of Chou (丑) has a solid and rooted day stem. The four pillars most fear the presence of similar elements (比肩) that compete for resources. If there is both wealth and seven killers present, then when the big year regresses, the fortune will be boundless. Ji (己土) born in the month of Mao (卯) has the seven killer (七杀) in authority. When the big year regresses, one must be cautious about the instability of lifespan. Regardless of whether the big year progresses or regresses, if it reaches the fire land (火乡) to generate the self and control the killer, it will be extremely effective. If there is also an official star (官星) that combines with the killer, causing confusion, the pattern will not be complete.

己土辰提雜氣真，財官有氣定超群。順行運氣尤當妙，逆運行時不十分。己土巳月身尤旺，印綬傷官格局清。身旺最宜財運遇，無財逆運亦相應。己土午月本身強，建祿分明理更長。官殺輕時宜順運，官輕逆運亦榮昌。

Ji Earth is born in the Chen month, which is a true "mixed qi" pattern; both wealth and official positions have strength in the column, and this person will certainly be outstanding; a favorable big destiny flow is especially good, while an unfavorable one is not as effective. Ji Earth born in the Si month receives fire to nourish itself and is especially strong; Si contains Bing fire as the official and Geng metal as the injurer, with the official and injurer complementing each other, forming a clear and pure pattern; when the body is strong, it is most suitable to meet wealth to release its energy; if there is no wealth in the column, an unfavorable destiny flow is still somewhat appropriate. Ji Earth born in the Wu month is "established fortune," itself strong and vigorous, with deeper reasoning; if the officials and injurers are light, it is best to follow a favorable destiny flow to supplement the officials; even if the official star is very light, an unfavorable destiny flow will also bring prosperity and flourishing.

己土未月欣逢煞，刃殺相逢更妙哉。運氣中年多發達，不拘順逆稱心懷。己土申月用傷官，若是身輕必不安。所喜須宜行逆運，怕逢寅卯殺相干。己土八月辛金旺，若是身輕命不牢。旺喜順行衰喜逆，無財無殺不為高。己土如逢九月天，財官兩旺福無邊。運行順逆皆平穩，發達之時在壯年。亥提己土用財官，身旺財官總是歡。若是身柔欣順運，東方難保壽平安。

Ji earth born in the month of Wei, prefers to meet seven killing stars; when Yangren and seven killing stars meet, the mutual control between them is even better. This kind of destiny tends to achieve success at an early age, and regardless of whether the big years are favorable or not, everything goes smoothly. Ji earth born in the month of Shen, Shen contains Geng metal as 'Wang Gan' (harmful official), taking Wang Gan as the useful element; if the day's main element is too weak, it will certainly be unstable; what is preferred is to have a reverse fortune going back to fire and earth to support the body, and the greatest fear is to meet寅 and卯 wood which will cause conflict. Ji earth born in the month of You, You contains Xin metal as the food god which is strong and drains energy; if the day's main element is weak, life is not secure; if the body is strong, it prefers to go in the favorable direction, and if the body is weak, it prefers to go in the reverse direction; if there is neither wealth nor killing stars, the pattern is not high. Ji earth born in the month of Xu, both wealth and official stars are strong, with boundless blessings; whether the big years go in the favorable or reverse direction, it remains stable, and success comes in middle age. Ji earth born in the month of Hai, Hai contains Ren water as wealth and Ji wood as official, taking wealth and official as the useful elements; if the body is strong, wealth and official are always favorable; if the day's main element is weak, it is better to go in the favorable direction, and if it goes to the eastern wood land, it will be difficult to ensure safety and longevity.

子月如逢庚日干，有財有殺始平安。西方不似東方運，午運如逢壽數完。庚金丑月有財官，格局分明雜氣看。木火柱無終不美，東南運氣遇為歡。庚金寅月日干微，上透天干命愈奇。逆運初年嫌子丑，順行大運怕逢難。

The day stem is Geng metal born in the month of Zi, when water is strong and drains the energy; the fortune is only safe if there is wealth and a killer in the column. When the big year moves west to support the body, it is not as good as moving east to take wealth and official positions; if it meets the month of Wu, fire will overcome metal and the lifespan will be cut short. Geng metal born in the month of Chou, with wealth and official positions in the column, the pattern is clear and should be viewed as "miscellaneous qi"; if there is not even a trace of wood or fire in the four pillars, it is not good; only when the big year meets the southeast region of wood and fire is it favorable. Geng metal born in the month of Yin, the day stem is weak; if the wealth and official positions in Yin are revealed in the sky, the fate is more extraordinary; when the big year moves backward, early years are disliked for traveling through Zi and Chou, which drain energy, and when it moves forward, it is feared to meet difficulties.

庚金生值仲春時，官煞如逢命始奇。但嫌四柱元神弱，順運三句恐殞危。庚金三月土重重，更有財官福祿豐。逆運固知強順運，中逢子地有災凶。庚金四月殺星強，有制方知殺伏強。若是無根又無制，其人多有少年亡。

Heavenly Stem Geng Metal is born in the middle of spring month Mao, with the wealth star in command; if it can meet the official and killer stars, the destiny is considered extraordinary. However, it is only a problem if the original spirit in the four pillars is weak and unable to bear the burden, in which case after following the three steps in order, there may be a danger of death. Geng Metal born in the third month Chen, with heavy earth generating metal; if there is also wealth and official stars, the fortune and blessings are abundant; although going against the order of the steps is stronger than following them, if encountering the water of Zi in the middle journey, there will still be misfortune. Geng Metal born in the fourth month Si, with strong丙 fire killer stars; it must have something to control them to know that the killer is subdued; if the day's main stem has neither root nor something to control the killer, this person is likely to die young.

五月庚金喜有根，有根有水貴堪言。逆行大運宜東地，子字相逢總不然。庚金未月土旺地，戊己土重命無過。若是土輕行逆運，康寧福壽沐恩波。七月庚金金太剛，坐支若實亦平常。財官兩旺宜行順，財殺輕時逆運強。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Glossary: Bathing =Bathing Day Branch =Day Branch Geng metal is born in the fifth lunar month, when fire is strong and it overcomes metal. It is most favorable if the metal has a root. If it has a root and water is also present to control fire, then noble status can be achieved. A reverse cycle of destiny is suitable for traveling east to the wealth land. If the branch of Zi comes to clash with Wu, it will not be good. Geng metal born in the sixth lunar month, when earth is strong and can generate metal; even if Wu and Ji earth are heavy, there is no mistake. If earth is instead light, then going on a reverse cycle to supplement it will bring a lifetime of health, peace, and longevity, benefiting from the grace of bathing. Geng metal born in the seventh lunar month, when metal is too strong; if the day branch is also solid and of the same type, it will be ordinary. If both wealth and official positions are strong, a forward cycle is suitable. If both wealth and killing stars are weak, then a reverse cycle is better.

八月庚金用刃星，柱中有殺最相應。有財無殺純金局，從革尤當顯姓名。庚金九月喜逢財，殺透天干亦妙哉。順命初年嫌子地，逆行離巽有凶災。庚金十月日干衰，有土相逢亦妙哉。順運必然強逆運，中年惟恐有危災。

Heavenly Stem Geng Metal is born in the eighth month with the Earthly Branch You, which is Yangren. Taking Yangren as the key element is most appropriate. If there is a seven killer in the column to control Yangren, it is most suitable. If there is only wealth but no seven killer, and the Earthly Branches form a pure metal structure, it becomes the "From Revolution" pattern, especially capable of achieving fame. Geng Metal born in the ninth month with Earthly Branch Xu prefers to meet the wealth star; if the seven killer appears in the Heavenly Stem, it is also very good. If the destiny flows in the direction of Zi Water, it is unfavorable in early years. If it flows in the opposite direction, it may face disasters in the south, near the Fire and Wood in the Southeast. Geng Metal born in the tenth month with Earthly Branch Hai has a weak day stem. If there is earth to generate metal, it is very good. The destiny flowing in the forward direction will be stronger than the reverse direction, but there may still be dangers in middle age.

子月辛金喜丙丁，若然無火亦平平。運行木火多通達，財殺多時喜逆行。辛金丑月宜丁火，戊己重重亦不妨。無火土多防壽夭，縱然不夭也平常。辛金寅月財官旺，大運不須喜逆行。若是無財行順運，中年惟恐喪殘生。

The day master is辛 gold born in the month of Zi. The weather is cold and the water is cold, so it is best if there is丙 or丁 fire in the column to warm the situation. If there is no fire at all, it will be only average. If the big years go towards wood and fire, it is likely to be successful. If there is too much wealth and power, it is better to go against the usual direction to avoid trouble. The day master is辛 gold born in the month of Chou. It is suitable to use丁 fire for regulating the climate. If there is a lot of戊 or己 earth, it is not a problem, as earth can produce metal. If there is no fire and too much earth, it is necessary to be cautious of short life. Even if one does not die young, it will be an ordinary fate. The day master is辛 gold born in the month of Yin. Wealth and official positions are strong. The big years do not necessarily have to go against the usual direction. If there is no wealth in the column and the big years go in the usual direction, there may be a risk of death in the middle age.

卯月辛金如有殺，坐支有土更為奇。順行逆轉名多顯，若到西方反不齊。辛金生於辰月中，有財有殺更和同。順行逆運多通達，富貴榮華福壽崇。辛金巳月官星旺，傷食全無亦不過。逆行但妨官子否，順行一路總蹉跎。

Xin metal born in the卯month, the wealth star is in command; if the column contains seven killers, and the day branch is sitting on earth to nourish the self, it becomes even more remarkable. In such a case, success can be achieved whether the great destiny flows in the positive or negative direction; however, if one goes to the western land of rivals and wealth is taken away, the results will be uneven. Xin metal born in the辰month, if there is both wealth and killer stars that are in harmony, the combination is better; whether the great destiny flows in the positive or negative direction, success is likely, leading to wealth, honor, and a long and prosperous life. Xin metal born in the巳month, the巳contains丙fire as official star, and the official star is strong; if there is not even a trace of food or injury stars to control it, it will not pass this stage; when going in the negative direction, one should only be cautious of the official star harming offspring, while going in the positive direction will result in a long and difficult journey.

辛金午月殺當權，四柱根深逆順堅。若是無根堪棄命，如行西運大屯難。未月辛金殺印全，印多尤似有虧偏。逆行水運多通達，順運初年略不然。申月辛金金水清，傷官有殺最相應。坐支無酉方為妙，運入東南顯姓名。

Xin metal is born in the month of Wu, where the fire of Ding is the seven killer and holds power in Wu. If the four pillars have a solid foundation, then both favorable and unfavorable years of destiny will be stable. However, if there is no root energy, it is better to 'abandon the destiny and follow the killer'. In this case, if one goes into the western direction to support the body, it will instead cause great difficulties. Xin metal born in the month of Wei, the fire of Ding is the seven killer and the earth of Ji is the official, both killer and official are present. However, if the official is too much, it will show an imbalance and lack. If the big year goes against the direction to the water path, it will be smooth and successful, but if it goes in the direction of the water path, the early years will be slightly difficult. Xin metal born in the month of Shen, the metal is clear and the water is pure. In the pillar, the water of Ren is the official, and with the seven killer matching, it is most appropriate. The day branch should not be seated on You (not emphasizing the same type of sibling). When the big year enters the southeast wealth and official direction, it will be able to show fame and reputation.

辛金酉月日干強，財殺相逢更異常。逆運到頭多發達，順行水地未為良。戌月辛金煞印全，柱中有制福無邊。逆行順去俱無阻，巳地相逢總不然。辛金亥月若無官，水冷應知金太寒。若有官星又有殺，定應名姓到金鸞。

Xin metal is born in the You month, and the day stem is strong. At this time, wealth and killing stars meet, and the person is especially outstanding, because the body is strong enough to bear them. If the big years go in reverse, they can achieve great success, but if they go in the direction of water, which drains the energy, it is not good. Xin metal born in the Xu month, Xu contains Ding fire as the killing star and Wu earth as the official star, both the killing and official stars are present. If the column has food and injury stars to control the killing, the fortune is boundless. Whether the big years go in reverse or forward, there are no obstacles, but if they meet Si (Si and Xu are harmful, and fire supports the killing), it is not good. Xin metal born in the Hai month, if there is no official star in the column, the water is cold and the metal is cold, the pattern is too cold. If there are both official stars and seven killing stars to warm the pattern and establish authority, they will certainly be famous in the Golden Hall.

壬子生逢子月天，無財無殺未周全。終身困苦多流落，縱到財鄉亦枉然。壬水丑月喜逢財，財旺身強更妙哉。運氣順行經水火，堪為萬事稱心懷。壬水如逢寅月生，食神旺相亦相應。南方運氣增財帛，有殺終須播姓名。

The day master is壬water, born in the month of Zi and the day pillar is also Renzi, so water is extremely strong; if the column has neither wealth nor killer to release or restrain it, the pattern is incomplete; such a person will have a lifetime of hardship, often wandering away from home, even if they reach the wealth land, it is in vain (the body is strong but there is no useful god to rely on). When壬water is born in the month of Chou, it prefers to meet the wealth star; if wealth is strong and the body is also strong, it is even better; when the big year proceeds through water and fire places, everything will go smoothly. When壬water is born in the month of Yin, the甲wood in Yin is its "food god", and the food god being prosperous and strong is very appropriate; when the big year goes to the southern wealth land, it can increase wealth; if there is a seven killer in the column, it will eventually gain fame.

壬逢卯月傷官格，逆行無如順運高。殺透更加身旺處，功名富貴壽彌高。壬水辰月殺星強，甲乙相逢殺伏降。更得財星並印綬，不拘順逆亦相當。壬水生逢夏月天，財星官殺旺堂前。無根只怕初年夭，若到中年福愈堅。

The壬 water element is born in the卯 month, where卯 wood is considered the "wounding official" and forms the wounding official pattern; a reverse running destiny is not as favorable as a forward running one. If the seven deadly enemies appear in the heavenly stem, and the day's main element is strong, it can both bear the deadly enemies and release the refined qualities, leading to great fame, wealth, and longevity. The壬 water element born in the辰 month has strong戊 earth seven deadly enemies within the辰; if met with甲 or乙 wood to weaken the earth, the seven deadly enemies are subdued; further supported by wealth and educational elements, the destiny is favorable regardless of whether the running destiny is forward or reverse. The壬 water element born in the巳 month of summer has both wealth and official elements strong and prominent; if the day's main element has no root, there is a fear of early death; but if it can survive to middle age, the fortune becomes more solid.

壬水午月財星旺，亥水相逢更異常。若是無根多棄命，平生白手置田莊。壬水生逢季夏時，分明雜氣異為奇。順行逆轉皆通達，卯地相逢總不宜。壬水生身為殺印，有財有用亦相當。運行南地強如北，卯地相逢命不長。

The壬 water is born in the午 month, where the丁 fire wealth star is strong; if it meets the亥 water as a root, the situation becomes particularly excellent. If there is no root, it is mostly "abandoning the destiny to follow the wealth," and such a person starts from nothing and eventually owns a piece of land. The壬 water born in the未 month of late summer, where the未 is a mixed element, has a clear and unique structure; good fortune comes whether the big years go in the right or wrong direction, but encountering the卯 (卯 and 未 combine to release wood energy) is not favorable. The壬 water born in the申 month, where the庚 metal is the official and the戊 earth is the killer, the official and killer support each other and support the day master; if there is also wealth star available, it is also very good; the big years going to the southern wealth area are stronger than going to the northern area, but if encountering the卯, the lifespan is not long.

壬水相逢八月天，分明印綬格當權。無官怕入財鄉運，有殺應須福愈堅。壬水生來值季秋，財多殺旺忌身柔。財居火地俱通達，遇木之鄉返不周。壬水亥提為建祿，柱中有火運宜東。南方運氣俱為美，若是無財亦不通。

The壬 water is born in the eighth month of酉, where酉 metal generates water, clearly indicating the "imperial robe" pattern is in effect. If there is no official star in the column, one should be cautious about entering a wealth-related destiny, which may damage the imperial robe. If there is a seven killer and the imperial robe mutually generate each other, the fortune will be more solid. The壬 water born in the third autumn month of戌, has abundant wealth and strong killers, which is most unfavorable if the self is weak. If the wealth is in the fire place (wealth is in its proper position), it can be smooth. However, if it meets the wood place which disperses energy and helps the killer, it will not be complete. The壬 water born in the亥 month is "established fortune", indicating strong self. If there is fire as wealth in the column, the big destiny should go east to generate fire; southern destiny is also good. If there is no wealth in the column at all, it will not be effective.

癸水冬生值子提，財官重見最為奇。順行喜到東南運，逆走西方亦不宜。癸水丑提為雜氣，無財無印不堪推。順行木火俱為妙，逆運西南壽不齊。癸水寅月木傷官，官殺重逢禍百端。北運不如南運好，若到申宮壽有干。

The day stem Gui Water is born in the month of Zi during winter, and the body is strong and in command. When wealth and official positions appear repeatedly, it is very special, because the strong body can bear them. When the big years progress in the positive direction, it is favorable to reach the southeast area of wealth and official positions. However, if the big years go in the opposite direction to the western metal land that generates the body, it is not suitable. When Gui Water is born in the month of Chou, it belongs to "miscellaneous qi"; if there is neither wealth nor seal, it is impossible to analyze. When the big years progress in the positive direction to the wood and fire areas, it is good. However, if the big years go in the opposite direction to the southwest, the lifespan will be uneven. When Gui Water is born in the month of Yin, the Yin contains Jia Wood as "hurt official". If official stars and killing stars appear repeatedly and clash with the hurt official, many troubles will arise. Going to the northern direction in the big years is not as good as going to the southern direction. If it reaches the Shen palace and conflicts with Yin, the lifespan will be damaged.

癸水生來卯月中，無官無殺喜和同。順行南地多清貴，恐入西方壽早終。癸水辰月喜逢財，雜氣分明格美哉。若是無根身太弱，順行南運必多災。癸水巳提財更旺，官多不與殺相同。有根逆運多財足，順入西方早見凶。

The癸 water element is born in the卯 month, where卯 is the food god that reveals its brilliance; since there is neither official nor killer in the column, the situation is very harmonious and highly desirable; when the big destiny flows in the southern direction of wealth, it often leads to a clear and noble status, but if it enters the western metal direction, which takes away the food and generates the body excessively, it may result in an early end of life. The癸 water element is born in the辰 month, which prefers to meet the wealth star; the mixed qi is clear and the structure is beautiful; if the day's main element is rootless and too weak, then flowing in the southern direction of wealth will inevitably bring many disasters. The癸 water element is born in the巳 month, where巳 contains the丙 fire as wealth and the wealth is even stronger; at this time, the situation of many officials and many killers is different (clear officials can be used, but heavy killers will injure the body); if the day's main element has a root and flows in the reverse direction, the source of wealth will be abundant, but if it flows in the southern direction, it will instead lead to early danger.

癸水生逢午月中，分明財殺格相同。無根運不行中地，棄水從財反有功。癸水未月殺星強，有刃無官祿位昌。運入東方經制伏，定看名姓列朝堂。癸水生來值孟秋，有財終不忌身柔。順行北運尤為妙，若是無財反不周。

The癸 water day master is born in the午 month, where the丁 fire is the wealth and the己 earth is the seven killing. Wealth and seven killing are in the same palace, and the pattern is the same as the previous wealth and seven killing pattern. If the day master has no root and the big luck does not go to a place that supports the self, it is better to give up the water nature and follow the wealth, which will be beneficial. The癸 water day master is born in the未 month, where the己 earth seven killing is strong. If the pillar has the Yangren to resist and there is no proper official to mix, the official position will be prosperous. When the big luck enters the eastern wood place to control the seven killing, he will certainly be listed in the court. The癸 water day master is born in the beginning of autumn in the申 month, where the strong metal generates water. If the pillar has wealth, it will not fear the weak body. The big luck going in the northern direction is especially good. If there is not even a little wealth, it will be incomplete.

癸水酉月印生身，有殺方為格局真。逆運須知強順運，功名富貴又超群。戌月如逢癸日干，分明雜氣用財官。運行木火多財祿，逆運初年壽有干。癸日生來亥月中，傷官水木總相同。逆行最妙南方運，順走須知忌卯凶。

The癸 water day master born in the酉 month, the酉 metal is the official which nourishes the self; the column must have seven killing stars and the official mutually generating each other, the pattern is considered genuine. When the big year runs in reverse, it should be known that it is stronger than running forward, thus achieving excellence in fame and wealth. The癸 water day master born in the戌 month is clearly a 'mixed atmosphere', taking wealth and official as the main use; when the big year runs through wood and fire areas, it gains much wealth and official position; if it runs in reverse, there will be obstacles in early years of life. The癸 water day master born in the亥 month, the亥 contains the甲 wood as the injurious official, the principle of water and wood injurious official is the same as before; when the big year runs in reverse to the southern wealth area, it is most auspicious; when running forward, it should be known that the卯 year (strong wood leaking energy) is凶.

甲木詩曰：甲木天干作首排，原無枝葉與根莖。欲存天地千年久，直向沙泥萬丈埋。成就不勞炎火鍛，資扶偏愛溫泥佳。斷就棟樑金得用，化成灰碳火為災。乙木詩曰：乙木根莖種得深，只宜陽地不宜陰。漂浮最怕多逢水，克斷何須苦用金。南去火炎災不淺，西行土重禍尤侵。棟樑不是連根物，辨別功夫好用心。

The poem about Jia Wood says: Jia Wood is the first in the heavenly stems, originally a piece of timber detached from branches, leaves, and roots. To let it last for a thousand years in the heavens and earth, it must be deeply buried in ten thousand feet of sandy mud (symbolizing Jia Wood's preference for earth support rather than fire). It does not need fierce fire to be shaped, but it especially loves warm and moist earth for support. If it is cut by metal to become a beam, then metal is being properly used; if it is burned into ash, fire becomes a calamity. The poem about Yi Wood says: Yi Wood has roots and stems, and should be planted deeply, only suitable for sunny places rather than damp and shady ones. It most fears too much water causing it to float aimlessly, and there is no need to painstakingly use metal to cut it down. Going south leads to excessive fire, causing serious disasters; going west leads to heavy earth and strong metal, bringing even greater troubles. Remember that beams are not rooted living trees, so the difference between Jia and Yi Wood requires careful analysis.

丙火詩曰：丙火明明一太陽，原從正大立綱常。洪光不獨窺千里，巨魄尤能遍八荒。出世肯為浮木子，傳生不作溫泥娘。江湖死水安能克，惟怕成林木作殃。丁火詩曰：丁火其形一燭燈，太陽相見奪光明。得時能鑄千金鐵，失令難熔一寸金。雖少乾柴猶可用，縱多溼木能不生。其間衰旺當分曉，旺比一爐衰一檠。

The poem about Bing fire says: Bing fire is clearly just a single sun, originally using its righteousness and brightness to establish norms and principles. Its radiance can illuminate thousands of miles, and its form and essence can reach the eight directions. After its birth, it refuses to be a child of floating wood (not accepting the nurturing of wood), and during its generation, it does not wish to be merely the mother of warm clay (not relying solely on earth to release its energy). Dead water in rivers and lakes cannot restrain it, but it alone fears when trees form a forest, which may bring disaster. The poem about Ding fire says: Ding fire is just a single lamp, and when the sun (Bing fire) appears, its light is taken away. When it is in its season, it can melt thousands of catties of iron, but when it is out of season, it cannot even melt an inch of gold. Although a little dry wood is still usable, even with much wet wood, fire cannot be produced. Its strength and decline must be clearly distinguished: when it is strong, it is like a whole furnace, but when it is weak, it is only a single lamp.

戊土詩曰：戊土城牆堤岸同，振河及海要根重。柱中帶合形還壯，日下乘虛勢心窮。力薄不勝金漏洩，功成安用水疏通。平生最要東南健，身旺東南健失中。己土詩曰：己土田園屬四維，坤深為萬物之基。水金旺處身還弱，火土功成局最奇。失令豈能埋劍戟，得時方可用磁基。漫誇印旺兼多合，不遇刑沖總不宜。

The poem about Wu earth says: Wu earth is like a city wall and a river embankment; it needs a solid foundation to control rivers and resist the sea. If there is a combination in the pillar that supports it, its form is still strong. But if the day ruler is weak and lacks support, its strength is exhausted. If the earth is weak, it cannot withstand the leakage of metal. Once achievements are made, there is no need for water to flow through. Throughout its life, it most needs the southeast wood and fire to strengthen itself. However, if the body is already strong and continues to rely on the southeast, it loses balance. The poem about Ji earth says: Ji earth is the soil of the fields, thriving in the four directions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. It has the deep virtue of the Earth, being the foundation for all things to grow. If it is in a place where water and metal are strong, it becomes weak. When it meets fire to generate earth and forms a complete structure, it is most wonderful. If it misses its season, even swords and spears cannot be hidden. If it is in its season, it can be used as the basis for making porcelain. Do not overly praise the strength of the earth and its combinations. If there is no punishment or clash to open up a situation, it will ultimately be unsuitable.

庚金詩曰：庚金頑鈍性偏剛，火制功成怕火鄉。夏產東南遇鍛鍊，秋生西北亦光芒。水深反見他相剋，木旺能令我自傷。戊己干支重遇土，不逢沖破即埋藏。辛金詩曰：辛金珠玉性虛靈，最愛陽和沙水清。成就不勞炎火鍛，滋扶偏愛溼泥生。木多火旺宜西北，水冷金寒要丙丁。坐祿通根身旺地，何愁厚土沒其形。

The poem about Geng metal says: Geng metal is stubborn and dull, with a strong and rigid nature. It needs fire to be tempered into shape, but it also fears being overly immersed in fire. If born in the southeast in summer, it meets the right conditions for tempering; if born in the northwest in autumn, it naturally shines. Too much water will submerge it (metal sinking to the bottom of water), and too much wood will cause it to weaken the wood instead, harming itself. If the heavenly stem and earthly branch are heavily filled with Wu and Ji (earth) without any conflict, the metal will be buried. The poem about Xin metal says: Xin metal is like pearls and jade, with a delicate and subtle nature. It loves gentle yang energy and clear sandy water. It does not need fierce fire to temper it into shape; instead, it prefers moist earth for nourishment. When there is excessive wood and fire, it is suitable to go to the northwest to avoid fire and strengthen itself; when there is cold water and cold metal, it needs Bing and Ding fire to warm it up. As long as it is in its own position and rooted in a strong position, why worry about thick earth burying its form?

壬水詩曰：壬水汪洋並百川，漫流天下總無邊。干支多聚成漂盪，火土重逢傷本原。養性結胎須未午，長生歸祿屬乾坤。身強原自無財祿，西北行程厄少年。癸水詩曰：癸水應為雨露麼，根通亥子即江河。柱無坤坎還身弱，局有財官不尚多。申子辰全成上路，午寅戌備要中和。假饒火土生深夏，西北行程豈太過。

The poem about Ren water says: Ren water is vast and boundless, gathering all rivers and flowing throughout the world without end. In the heavenly stems and earthly branches, too much water gathers and becomes drifting and aimless; encountering heavy fire and earth elements harms its origin. Its growth and nurturing positions are in Wei and Wu, its long life is in Shen (Kun position) and its destiny is in Hai (Qian position). If the body is too strong, it naturally has no wealth or fortune to enjoy; if it goes further to the northwest where metal and water are, it will face difficulties in youth. The poem about Gui water says: Gui water is like rain and dew, but once it roots in Hai or Zi, it becomes a river. If the column lacks Shen (Kun) and Zi (Kan) to support it, the body remains weak; even if there is wealth and official position in the chart, it should not be excessive. If Shen-Zi-Chen triple harmony is complete, it is the best way forward; if the fire triple harmony of Wu, Yin, and Xu is present, it should be balanced. If fire and earth are strong in summer and water dries up, then going to the northwest where metal and water are, would that be too much?

子宮詩曰：月支子水占魁名，溪澗汪洋不盡情。天道陽回行土旺，人間水暖寄金生。若逢午破應無定，縱遇卯刑還有情。柱內申辰來合局，即成江海發濤聲。丑宮詩曰：隆冬建丑怯冰霜，誰識天時轉二陽。暖生城能生萬物，寒金難道只深藏。刑沖戌未非無用，類聚雞蛇信有方。若在日時多水木，直須行入巽離鄉。

The poem about the Zi branch says: The moon's branch is Zi water, occupying the first position among the twelve branches. Streams flow ceaselessly, and the ocean is boundless. At this time, the heavenly path begins to return to yin and the earth's energy is flourishing. On earth, the water is warm, and the metal energy is nurtured here. If the Wu branch comes to clash and break, the energy becomes unstable; even if the Mao branch comes to clash, there is still some affection between them. If the column contains Shen and Chen to form a water pattern, it becomes the surging of rivers and seas. The poem about the Chou branch says: In the deep winter when Chou is established, one fears the ice and frost. But who knows that the heavenly time has already turned to the second yang. Once the warm energy arises, the earth can nurture all things; the cold metal should not merely be hidden. The Chou branch's clash and conflict with Xu and Wei is not entirely useless (the clash of three earths can open the warehouse), and its gathering with You (rooster) and Si (snake) has a direction. If the day column and hour column have excessive water and wood, one should go to the southeast region of Xun and Li to warm up.

寅宮詩曰：艮宮之木建於春，氣聚三陽火在寅。志合蛇猴三貴客，類同卯未一家人。超凡入聖惟逢午，破祿傷提獨慮申。四柱火多嫌火地，從來燥木不南奔。卯宮詩曰：卯木繁華氣稟深，仲春難道不嫌金。庚辛疊見愁申酉，亥子重來忌癸壬。禍見六沖應落葉，喜逢三合便成林。若歸時日秋金重，更向西行患不禁。

The poem about the寅 (Yin) palace says: The寅 is wood in the Northeast艮 (Gen) palace, established at the beginning of spring, where the Triple Yang energy converges. The丙 (Bing) fire is born in寅. It forms a Three Punishments with巳 (Si) (snake) and申 (Shen) (monkey), and a Triple Harmony with them. It also shares the same nature with卯 (Mao) and未 (Wei), making them family. To achieve transcendence, one must meet午 (Wu) to form a fire trinity. If one encounters申 (Shen) that clashes with寅, it brings loss of fortune and damage to the official position. For those with many fire elements in their four pillars, they should avoid further fire places, as dry wood is not suitable to go south. The poem about the卯 (Mao) palace says: The卯 wood is flourishing and beautiful, with deep essence. How could the wood of the middle spring not dislike metal? The presence of庚 (Geng) and辛 (Xin) repeatedly brings worry about the申 (Shen) and酉 (You) places. The repetition of亥 (Hai) and子 (Zi) brings fear of壬 (Ren) and癸 (Gui) water. When encountering the Six Clashes, the wood is like falling leaves; when meeting the Triple Harmony, the wood becomes a forest. If the day pillar and hour pillar are heavy with autumn metal, and one goes west, the calamity will be unbearable.

辰宮詩曰：辰當三月水泥溼，長養堪培萬物根。雖是甲衰乙餘氣，縱然壬墓癸遇魂。直須一鑰能開庫，若遇三沖即破門。水土重逢西北運，只愁厚土不能存。巳宮詩曰：巳當初夏火增光，造化流行正六陽。失令庚金生賴母，得時戊土祿隨娘。三刑傳送翻無害，一見登明便有傷。行到東南生發地，燒天炎焰不尋常。

The poem about the辰 (Chen) palace says: Chen corresponds to the third month, when water and earth are damp and moist, most capable of nurturing and cultivating the roots of all things. Although Jia wood has already declined here, there is still the lingering energy of Yi wood; although Ren water has entered its tomb here, Gui water gains spiritual energy here. A key (Xu) is needed to open this water reservoir; if there are threefold impacts, the gate of the reservoir will be broken through. When water and earth meet repeatedly and the destiny moves toward the Northwest, there is worry that even thick earth cannot be preserved. The poem about the巳 (Si) palace says: Si is at the beginning of summer, when fire's strength increases and shines, and the transformation of nature reaches the peak of six yang. Geng metal loses its strength here, relying entirely on Wu earth as its mother to be born; Wu earth gains its time here, and its official position comes along with its mother's energy. The trine of Si with Yin and Shen does not cause harm; but if Hai (Dengming) comes to clash, there will be damage. If the great destiny moves toward the Southeast, where growth occurs, the fire will burn the sky, and the situation will be very intense.

午宮詩曰：五月炎炎火正升，六陽氣逐一陰生。庚金失位身無用，己土歸垣祿有成。申子齊來能戰克，戌寅同見越光明。東南正是身強地，西北休囚巳喪形。未宮詩曰：未月陰深火漸衰，藏官藏印不藏財。近無卯亥形難變，遠帶刑沖庫亦開。無火怕行金水去，多寒偏愛丙丁來。用神喜忌當分曉，莫把圭璋作石猜。

The poem about the午 (Wu) palace says: In the fifth lunar month, the heat is intense, and the fire is rising strongly. Six yang has reached its peak, while a single yin quietly emerges. The metal of Geng is out of its proper position, and its body is useless; the earth of Ji is in its native place, and its official position is established. When Shen and Zi arrive together, they clash with Wu, causing conflict. When Xu and Yin are present, they form a fire trinity, making the fire even brighter. The southeast is its strong position, while the northwest is where it is weak and confined, losing its form. The poem about the未 (Wei) palace says: In the sixth lunar month, the yin energy gradually deepens, and the fire gradually weakens. The Wei palace contains hidden wood as official and hidden fire as seal, but it does not contain wealth. If there is no卯 (Mao) or亥 (Hai) nearby to join, its form will not change easily; if there is distant punishment and clash, this wooden warehouse can be opened. If there is no fire in the pillar, fear the metal and water years; those with much cold energy prefer the fire of Bing and Ding. The favorable and unfavorable aspects of the useful god must be clearly distinguished, and do not mistake a precious jade for a piece of stone by mistake.

申宮詩曰：申金剛健月支逢，水土長生在此宮。巳午爐中成劍戟，子辰局裡得光鋒。木多無火終能勝，土重埋金卻有凶。欲識斯神何所似，溫柔珠玉不相同。酉宮詩曰：八月從魁已得名，羨他金白水流清。火多東去愁寅卯，木旺南行怕丙丁。柱見水泥應有用，運臨西北豈無情。假饒三合能堅銳，不比頑金未煉成。

The poem about the Monkey (申) says: The Monkey Metal is strong and vigorous, and when it meets the month of the Sheep (月支), it shows its true nature. Water and Earth both have their growth in this palace. When it meets the Fire of the Snake (巳) and the Horse (午), it is forged into swords and spears. When it falls into the Water of the Rat (子) and the Dragon (辰), it is sharpened to a bright edge. Although there is much Wood, without Fire to assist, the Monkey Metal can still overcome it. If Earth is too heavy and buries the Metal, it becomes harmful. To ask what this divine image is like, it is very different from the warm and soft pearls and jade (辛 Metal). The poem about the Rooster (酉) says: The August Rooster is called 'From Kui', already having a name, most admirable is the white Metal and clear Water. If there is much Fire and the great destiny moves eastward, there is worry about Fire being born in the Tiger (寅) and Ox (卯). If Wood is strong and the great destiny moves southward, there is fear of the Fire of Bing and Ding overcoming the Metal. If there is Water and moist Earth in the pillar, it should be useful; when the great destiny moves to the Northwest, how can it be said to be emotionless? Even if the Triple Harmony of Metal makes it hard and sharp, it is still different from the unrefined crude Metal.

戌宮詩曰：九月從魁性最剛，漫云於此物收藏。洪爐巨火能成就，鈍鐵頑金賴主張。海窟沖龍生雨露，山頭合虎動文章。天羅雖是迷魂陣，火命逢之獨有傷。亥宮詩曰：登明之位水源深，雨雪生寒值六陰。須待勝光方用土，不逢傳送浪多金。五湖歸聚源成象，三合羈留正有心。欲識乾坤和暖處，即從艮震巽離尋。

The poem about the戌 palace says: In September, the nature of戌 is most strong, do not only say that all things are stored away here. It is the storage place for the great furnace and fierce fire, capable of forming objects; dull iron and stubborn metal all rely on it to take charge. It opens up the辰 (sea cave dragon) and produces rain and dew, and when it combines with寅 (mountain head tiger) it brings about literary talent. The辰 and戌, called 「Tianluo」, though they are a maze of confusion, only cause real harm to those with fire destiny. The poem about the亥 palace says:亥 is called 「Dengming」, the water source is extremely deep; rain and snow bring cold, it is exactly the time of six yin. It must wait for the午 (Shengguang) to match before it can use the earth; if it does not meet the申 (Songsong) to generate, there is much gold but no use. The waters from the five lakes gather here to form a great image, the triple harmony water pattern holds it, which is truly a sincere effort to complete. If you want to find the warm and gentle places in the world, go to the northeast Gen, east Zhen, southeast Xun, and south Li.

五行用法總無真，入聖超凡別有神。直向源頭尋出處，死生衰旺自能分。干支所屬：東方甲乙寅卯木，南方丙丁巳午火，西方庚辛申酉金，北方壬癸亥子水，中央戊己辰戌丑未土。天干合：甲與己合，乙與庚合，丙與辛合，丁與壬合，戊與癸合。

The general poem says: The application of the Five Phases does not have fixed rules; to reach a sacred level and transcend the mundane requires a special kind of divine mechanism; one only needs to go directly to the source to find its origin, and the distinctions of life and death, decline and prosperity will naturally become clear. Below is the basic correspondence. The directions associated with the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches and the Five Phases: East is Jia and Yi with Yin and Mao, belonging to Wood; South is Bing and Ding with Dingsi and Wu, belonging to Fire; West is Geng and Xin with Shen and You, belonging to Metal; North is Ren and Gui with Hai and Zi, belonging to Water; Center is Wu and Ji with Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, belonging to Earth. The Five Harmonies of the Heavenly Stems: Jia combines with Ji, Yi combines with Geng, Bing combines with Xin, Ding combines with Ren, and Wu combines with Gui.

地支合：子與丑合，寅與亥合，卯與戌合，辰與酉合，巳與申合，午與未合。地支會局：寅午戌會成火局，亥卯未會成木局，申子辰會成水局，巳酉丑會成金局。五行相生：金生水，水生木，木生火，火生土，土生金。五行相剋：金克木，木克土，土克水，水克火，火克金。十干祿：甲祿到寅，乙祿到卯，丙戊祿在巳，丁己祿居午，庚祿居申，辛祿居酉，壬祿居亥，癸祿居子。

The Six Harmonies of the Earthly Branches: Zi combines with Chou, Yin combines with Hai, Mao combines with Xu, Chen combines with You, Si combines with Shen, and Wu combines with Wei. The Triple Harmonies of the Earthly Branches: Yin, Wu, and Xu form a fire group, Hai, Mao, and Wei form a wood group, Shen, Zi, and Chen form a water group, and Si, You, and Chou form a metal group. The order of mutual generation among the Five Phases: metal generates water, water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, and earth generates metal. The order of mutual control among the Five Phases: metal controls wood, wood controls earth, earth controls water, water controls fire, and fire controls metal. The禄 positions of the Ten Heavenly Stems: Jia's禄 is in Yin, Yi's禄 is in Mao, Bing and Wu share the same禄 in Si, Ding and Ji share the same禄 in Wu, Geng's禄 is in Shen, Xin's禄 is in You, Ren's禄 is in Hai, and Gui's禄 is in Zi — these are all the official positions of each stem. The above combinations of harmony, group formation, generation, control, and禄 positions are fundamental skills for arranging a birth chart, identifying heavenly stems, and analyzing punishments, clashes, harmonies, and combinations. These must be memorized first.

五行發用：長生，沐浴，冠帶，臨官，帝旺，衰，病，死，墓，絕，胎，養。四生：火生在寅，金生在巳，水土長生居申，木生在亥。四敗：火敗在卯，金敗在午，水土敗在酉，木敗在子。四官：火官在巳，金官在申，水土臨官在亥，木官在寅。四庫：火庫居戌，金庫居丑，水土庫居辰，木庫居未。四絕：火絕在亥，金絕在寅，水土絕在巳，木絕在申。右以上五行，長生、沐浴、敗、官、庫、絕等例，在陽順陰逆圖中考出，以為初學有所持循也。

The five elements pass through twelve stages in their cycle: birth, bathing, capping, officialdom, prosperity, decline, illness, death, storage, extinction, conception, and nourishment. The four birth positions are: fire is born in the寅 (Mao) branch, metal is born in the巳 (Si) branch, water and earth are born in the申 (Shen) branch, and wood is born in the亥 (Hai) branch. The four bathing (failure) positions are: fire fails in the卯 (Mao) branch, metal fails in the午 (Wu) branch, water and earth fail in the酉 (You) branch, and wood fails in the子 (Zi) branch. The four officialdom positions are: fire has officialdom in the巳 (Si) branch, metal has officialdom in the申 (Shen) branch, water and earth have officialdom in the亥 (Hai) branch, and wood has officialdom in the寅 (Yin) branch. The four storage (repository) positions are: fire's repository is in the戌 (Xu) branch, metal's repository is in the丑 (Chou) branch, water and earth's repository is in the辰 (Chen) branch, and wood's repository is in the未 (Wei) branch. The four extinction positions are: fire is extinct in the亥 (Hai) branch, metal is extinct in the寅 (Yin) branch, water and earth are extinct in the巳 (Si) branch, and wood is extinct in the申 (Shen) branch. The above rules regarding the birth, bathing, officialdom, repository, and extinction of the five elements can be found in the subsequent "Yang Cycle and Yin Reverse Diagram." They are listed here to provide a basis for beginners.

地支相沖：子午相沖，寅申相沖，卯酉相沖，辰戌相沖，巳亥相沖，丑未相沖。三刑：寅刑巳上巳刑申，丑戌相刑未與辰。卯刑子上子刑卯，辰午酉亥自相刑。六害：六害子未不相親，丑害午兮寅巳嗔。卯害辰兮申害亥，酉戌相逢轉見深。

The Earthly Branches Six Clashes are: Zi and Wu clash, Yin and Shen clash, Mao and You clash, Chen and Xu clash, Si and Hai clash, and Chou and Wei clash. These are pairs of branches separated by seven positions and facing each other directly. The Three Punishments are remembered as follows: Yin is punished by Si, and Si is punished by Shen, which is called the Punishment of Ingratitude; Chou is punished by Xu, Xu is punished by Wei, and Wei is punished by Chou, which is called the Punishment of Overbearing Power; Mao is punished by Zi, and Zi is punished by Mao, which is called the Punishment of Impropriety; Chen, Wu, You, and Hai each punish themselves, which is called Self-Punishment. The Six Harmful Relationships are remembered as follows: Zi and Wei are not close, Chou harms Wu, Yin and Si are angry with each other, Mao harms Chen, Shen harms Hai, You and Xu meet, and the harmful relationship is even deeper.

十二支中所藏法：子藏癸水是祿位，丑己三分辛及癸。寅藏甲丙戊木火，辰有戊兮乙與癸。巳藏丙戊及庚金，午宮卻有丁火己。未宮丁乙己同臨，申宮庚金壬水戊。酉宮辛金一位美，戌有丁辛戊土至。亥藏壬甲二天干，十二宮中須記取。

The twelve Earthly Branches contain the following heavenly stems: Zi contains only Gui water, which is Gui's seat of power; Chou contains three parts of Ji earth, along with Xin metal and Gui water; Yin contains Jia wood, Bing fire, and Wu earth; Mao is not listed here and is likely missing; Chen contains Wu earth, along with Yi wood and Gui water; Si contains Bing fire, Wu earth, and Geng metal; Wu contains Ding fire and Ji earth; Wei contains Ding fire, Yi wood, and Ji earth; Shen contains Geng metal, Ren water, and Wu earth; You contains only Xin metal, which is most pure; Xu contains Ding fire, Xin metal, and Wu earth; Hai contains Ren water and Jia wood. One must remember these hidden heavenly stems in each of the twelve branches. The original text does not list Mao, which is probably an omission.

論五行生剋制化各有所喜忌例：金旺得火，方成器皿。火旺得水，方成相濟，水旺得土，方成池沼。土旺得木，方成疏通。木旺得金，方成棟樑。此乃身旺遇官殺入格。純粹不雜，運又不背，即至卿相之地。金賴土生，土多金埋。土賴火生，火多土焦。火賴木生，木多火熾。木賴水生，水多木漂。水賴金生，金多水濁。此乃身弱逢印，太旺重疊，即為所害。金多生水不忌，獨水三犯庚辛云云。金能生水，水多金沈。水能生木，木盛水縮。木能生火，火多木焚。火能生土，土多火掩。土能生金，金多土虛。此乃身弱傷官食神，重疊太旺，故有所害。如或日強，又比肩重疊，方不忌傷官食神。若純一不雜，又為格局。

The Five Phases have rules of generation, control, transformation, and mutual assistance, each with their own favorable and unfavorable aspects. When metal is strong and fire comes to temper it, it can become a vessel; when fire is strong and water comes to assist it, it can achieve a state of balance; when water is strong and earth comes to restrain it, it can form a pond; when earth is strong and wood comes to loosen it, it can allow for circulation; when wood is strong and metal comes to cut it, it can become a beam. This group describes a situation where the day's main element is strong and meets a controlling force, which is favorable and forms a proper pattern. As long as the pattern is pure and not mixed, and the big years do not contradict the useful god, one can attain the rank of minister or high official. Metal relies on earth to be generated, but too much earth can bury the metal; earth relies on fire to be generated, but too much fire can scorch the earth; fire relies on wood to be generated, but too much wood can make fire too intense and uncontrollable; wood relies on water to be generated, but too much water can float the wood; water relies on metal to be generated, but too much metal can make water turbid. This group describes a situation where the main element is weak and the nurturing star is too strong and repeated, causing harm. However, having a lot of metal generating water is not necessarily bad, but if water is weak and there is frequent appearance of庚 and辛 (metal), it is a different case. Now looking at the next group: metal can generate water, but too much water can sink the metal; water can generate wood, but too much wood can reduce the water; wood can generate fire, but too much fire can burn the wood; fire can generate earth, but too much earth can cover the fire; earth can generate metal, but too much metal can make the earth weak. This group describes a situation where the main element is weak and the injurious or food stars are too strong and overlapping, causing harm. If the main element is originally strong and there are many similar elements to support it, then the injurious or food stars are not harmful; if the injurious or food stars are pure and not mixed, they can form a unique pattern on their own.

金能克木，木堅金缺。木能克土，土重木折。土能克水，水多土蕩。水能克火，火炎水乾。火能克金，金多火息。此乃身弱，逢財太旺重疊，返能相害。若身強遇財入格局者，即為富貴八字。金弱遇火，必見銷熔。火弱逢水，必見息滅。水弱逢土，必為淤塞，土弱逢木，必遭傾陷。木弱逢金，必為坎折。此乃身弱，又遇官殺剝雜太旺，必為殘疾夭折貧賤也。

Metal can overcome Wood, but if Wood is too hard, it can break the Metal; Wood can overcome Earth, but if Earth is too thick, it can break the Wood; Earth can overcome Water, but if Water is too much, it can wash away the Earth; Water can overcome Fire, but if Fire is too fierce, it can dry up the Water; Fire can overcome Metal, but if Metal is too much, it can extinguish the Fire. This group discusses a situation where the person's strength is weak and the wealth star is too strong, which should be something the person can overcome, but instead the wealth star harms the person. If the person's strength is strong and the wealth star is appropriate, then it is a prosperous and wealthy birth. Now look at the next group: if Metal is weak and meets Fire, it will be melted; if Fire is weak and meets Water, it will be extinguished; if Water is weak and meets Earth, it will be blocked; if Earth is weak and meets Wood, it will be collapsed; if Wood is weak and meets Metal, it will be cut. This group discusses a situation where the person's strength is weak and the official star or harmful star is too strong, leading to certain disability, early death, or poverty.

強金得水，方挫其鋒，強水得木，方洩其勢。強木得火，方化其頑，強火得土，方止其焰。強土得金，方宣其滯。此乃身弱遇鬼，得物以化則吉。如甲日被金殺來傷，若時上一位壬癸水，申子辰解之，即化凶為吉。餘仿此。

When gold is too strong, it needs water to drain its excess, thus reducing its sharpness; when water is too strong, it needs wood to drain its power, thus dispersing its force; when wood is too strong, it needs fire to transform its rigidity; when fire is too strong, it needs earth to control its flames; when earth is too strong, it needs metal to relieve its blockage. This passage discusses a situation where the main element is weak and is attacked by the "ghost" (seven杀, seven deadly), but as long as there is something to transform and drain it, it becomes favorable. For example, if the day stem is Jia wood and is attacked by metal (seven杀), if there is a Ren or Gui water in the hour pillar, or if the earth branch has Shen-Zi-Chen forming a water trinity, then the metal will generate water, and the water will generate wood, turning the凶 (adverse) into吉 (favorable). All other situations follow the same principle.

天乙貴人：甲戊兼牛羊，乙己鼠猴鄉，丙丁豬雞位，壬癸兔蛇藏，庚辛逢馬虎，此是貴人方。《三車一覽賦》云：天乙文星，得之者聰明智慧。《驚神賦》云：日干坐貴，一世清高。《通明賦》云：貴壓三刑終執正。一作政。《秘訣》云：貴人喜合。又云：為人正大者，天乙生旺。《富貴賦》云：顯貴者，身臨貴宿。

The mnemonic for "Tianyi Nobleman" is: Jia and Wu Stems take Chou (ox) and Wei (sheep), Yi and Ji Stems take Zi (rat) and Shen (monkey), Bing and Ding Stems take Hai (pig) and You (rooster), Ren and Gui Stems take Mao (rabbit) and Si (snake), Geng and Xin Stems take Wu (horse) and Yin (tiger). This indicates the direction where the Nobleman is located. The "Sanche Yilan Fu" says: Tianyi is the literary star; those who possess it are intelligent and wise. The "Jingshen Fu" says: when the Day Stem is seated above the Nobleman, one's life is upright and noble. The "Tongming Fu" says: the Nobleman can suppress the Three Punishments, ultimately adhering to the right path. The "Mijie" says: the Nobleman prefers to harmonize with other branches; it also says that those who are upright and generous have the Tianyi Nobleman in a flourishing position. The "Fugui Fu" says: the prosperous and esteemed have their destiny accompanied by the Nobleman star.

天德 解曰：正月生見丁字，二月生見申字，三月生見壬字，四月生見辛字，五月生見亥字，六月生見甲字，七月生見癸字，八月生見寅字，九月生見丙字，十月生見乙字，十一月生見子字，十二月生見庚字，此為天德。月德 解曰：寅午戌月在丙，申子辰月在壬，亥卯未月在甲，巳酉丑月在庚，此為月德。

The method for calculating Tiande is: those born in January have the character Ding in their pillar, those born in February have the character Shen, those born in March have the character Ren, those born in April have the character Xin, those born in May have the character Hai, those born in June have the character Jia, those born in July have the character Gui, those born in August have the character Yin, those born in September have the character Bing, those born in October have the character Yi, those born in November have the character Zi, and those born in December have the character Geng. These are the Tiande Nobleman. The method for calculating Monthly Virtue is: those born in the months of Yin, Wu, and Xu have the character Bing as their Monthly Virtue; those born in the months of Shen, Zi, and Chen have the character Ren as their Monthly Virtue; those born in the months of Hai, Mao, and Wei have the character Jia as their Monthly Virtue; and those born in the months of Si, You, and Chou have the character Geng as their Monthly Virtue. Together, they are called the Heavenly and Monthly Virtues, both of which are deities that relieve misfortune.

《三車一覽賦》云：天月二德扶持，利官少病。又云：二德扶持，眾惡皆散。《心鏡賦》云：天月二德為救解，百災不為害。《相心賦》云：二德印生，作事施恩佈德。《幽微賦》云：慈祥敏慧，天月二德呈祥。《奧旨賦》云：命虧殺旺，要天月二德呈祥。《秘訣》云：天月二德臨日主，一生無險無虞。更遇將星，名登相府。

The Sanche Yilan Fu says: Those who have Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue supporting them will benefit in official career and suffer little illness; it also says that when both virtues support, all kinds of evils will dissipate. The Xinjing Fu says: Heavenly and Monthly Virtues are divine saviors, and all kinds of calamities cannot harm them. The Xiangxin Fu says: When Heavenly and Monthly Virtues and the Seal Star mutually generate, the person will act with benevolence and spread virtue. The Youwei Fu says: Those who are kind-hearted and intelligent are blessed by Heavenly and Monthly Virtues. The Aozhi Fu says: When the destiny chart is lacking and the seven deadly stars are strong, Heavenly and Monthly Virtues are needed to bring good fortune and rescue. The Mijue says: When Heavenly and Monthly Virtues are present above the day stem, the person will have no misfortunes or worries throughout life; if they also meet the General Star, their name can be recorded in the prime minister's mansion.

學堂 解曰：甲日生遇亥月，或亥時。乙日生遇午月，或午時。丙日生遇寅月，或寅時。丁日生遇酉月，或酉時。戊日生遇寅月，或寅時。己日生遇酉月，或酉時。庚日生遇巳月，或巳時。辛日生遇子月，或子時。壬日生遇申月，或申時。癸日生遇卯月，或卯時。《三車一覽》云：學堂有氣，惟利師儒。《富貴賦》云：聰明命坐學堂。

The method of determining "Xuetang" (Academy) is based on the long life position of the day stem. For Jia day, Xuetang is in the亥 month or亥 hour; for Yi day, it is in the午 month or午 hour; for Bing day, it is in the寅 month or寅 hour; for Ding day, it is in the酉 month or酉 hour; for Wu day, it is in the寅 month or寅 hour; for Ji day, it is in the酉 month or酉 hour; for Geng day, it is in the巳 month or巳 hour; for Xin day, it is in the子 month or子 hour; for Ren day, it is in the申 month or申 hour; for Gui day, it is in the卯 month or卯 hour. The "San Che Yilan" states that those with Xuetang in their fate are most suitable for roles as teachers and scholars. The "Fu Gui Fu" says that intelligent people have Xuetang in their destiny. Xuetang is determined by the long life position of the day stem, where life qi gathers, thus indicating a person who is intelligent in reading and suitable for positions in literature and education.

官貴學館 解曰：官貴學館者，以官貴長生之位為學館。如甲乙以庚辛金為官貴，金生於巳，臨官於申，是甲乙日生人，遇巳字申官，即為官貴學館。十干例此推之。華蓋 解曰：寅午戌生見戌字，亥卯未生見未字，申子辰生見辰字，巳酉丑生見丑字，此為華蓋是也。

The method of calculating "official, noble, study and school" is to take the long life position of the official star and noble deity as the study and school. For example, for Jia and Yi wood, their official and noble deities are Geng and Xin metal. Metal's long life is in Si and its official position is in Shen. Therefore, for days born on Jia or Yi, if the pillar contains the character Si or Shen, it indicates the official, noble, study and school. The rest of the ten heavenly stems are calculated in the same way. The method of calculating "Huagai" is as follows: if the year branch belongs to Yin, Wu, and Xu, then the presence of Xu indicates Huagai; if it belongs to Hai, Mao, and Wei, then the presence of Wei indicates Huagai; if it belongs to Shen, Zi, and Chen, then the presence of Chen indicates Huagai; if it belongs to Si, You, and Chou, then the presence of Chou indicates Huagai. This is taking the storage position of the triple harmony formation.

《三車賦》云：華蓋重重，勤心學藝。又云：華蓋乃聰明之士。古云：華蓋逢空，偏宜僧道。《奧旨賦》云：柱若逢華蓋，犯二德，乃清貴之人。《通明賦》云：華蓋臨身，定為方外之人，留心於蓮社蘭臺，容膝於蒲團竹偈。《造微賦》云：印綬逢華蓋，尊居翰苑。古歌云：生逢華蓋主文章，藝術偏多智慮長。

The Sanche Fu says: Those who have Huagai appearing repeatedly are willing to study diligently; it also says Huagai is a mark of the intelligent. An old saying says: If Huagai falls into Kongwang, it is especially suitable for becoming a monk or a Taoist. The Aozhi Fu says: If Huagai appears in the pillars along with Tianyue two virtues, then one is destined to be of noble status. The Tongming Fu says: Those who have Huagai on their chart are certainly people from outside the secular world, devoted to Buddhist monasteries and literary circles, and content to sit on a meditation cushion or a bamboo mat. The Zao wei Fu says: If the official seal meets Huagai, one may hold a position in the Hanlin Academy. An old song says: Those born with Huagai are destined to have literary talent, with many skills and deep thinking.

將星 解曰：如寅午戌生見午字，申子辰生見子字，巳酉丑生見酉字，亥卯未生見卯字，此為將星。古歌云：將星文武兩相宜，祿重權高足可知。驛馬 解曰：寅午戌生見申字，申子辰生見寅字，巳酉丑生見亥字，亥卯未生見巳字，此為驛馬。

The method of calculating the General Star: For those with the year branch belonging to Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire triad), look for午; for those with the year branch belonging to Shen-Zi-Chen (Water triad), look for子; for those with the year branch belonging toSi-You-Chou (Metal triad), look for酉; for those with the year branch belonging to Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood triad), look for卯. This is the General Star, which is taken from the Prosperity position of the Triple Harmony Formation. An old rhyme says: The General Star indicates a person suitable for both literary and military paths, with abundant salary and high authority, which is easy to imagine. The method of calculating the Post-horse: For those with the year branch belonging to Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire triad), look for申; for those with the year branch belonging to Shen-Zi-Chen (Water triad), look for寅; for those with the year branch belonging toSi-You-Chou (Metal triad), look for亥; for those with the year branch belonging to Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood triad), look for巳. This is the Post-horse, which is taken from the position opposite the Growth position of the Triple Harmony Formation, hence indicating travel and movement.

《三車賦》云：馬逢鞭策，身不安閒。《造微論》云：馬頭帶劍，鎮壓邊疆。又云：壬申癸酉為真劍。《身命賦》云：馬奔財鄉，發如猛虎。《集說》云：貴人馬多升擢，常人馬多奔波。又云：馬忌空亡。古歌云：人命若還逢驛馬，大利求名求利者。

The Sanche Fu says: When the Post-horse meets the whip and is urged on, a person will find no peace. The Zao Weilun says: A horse's head carrying a sword (meaning the horse and the seven killer star are in the same column) can guard the borders; it also says that only Renshen and Guiyou are considered true "horse's head with a sword." The Shenming Fu says: When the Post-horse runs toward the wealth land, a person's success is as fierce as a tiger. The Jishuo says: Those with many horses in their destiny are promoted and elevated if they are noblemen, but for common people, many horses only mean constant toil; it also says that the Post-horse is most disliked when it falls into Kongwang. An old song says: If a person's destiny includes the Post-horse, it is very beneficial for those seeking fame and fortune.

天赦 解曰：春戊寅日，夏甲午日，秋戊申日，冬甲子日。《三車一覽》賦云：命中若逢天赦，處世百事無憂。《集說》云：天赦若於命中守，逢凶不凶甚嗜酒。福德秀氣 解曰：要己丑日主，生臨地支巳酉丑全者，為福德。要天干三個乙字，地支巳酉丑全者，為秀氣。

The method of calculating "Heavenly Pardon" is: for those born in spring, use the day of Wuyin; for those born in summer, use the day of Jiawu; for those born in autumn, use the day of Wushen; and for those born in winter, use the day of Jiazi. The "Three Wagon Comprehensive View" says: if a person's destiny encounters Heavenly Pardon, they need not worry about worldly matters. The "Collection of Interpretations" says: if Heavenly Pardon is present in one's destiny, encountering misfortune will not result in calamity, but such people tend to enjoy drinking alcohol. The method of calculating "Fortune Virtue" is: if the day stem is Jichou and the earthly branches include Si, You, and Chou, it is called Fortune Virtue; if the heavenly stems have three Yi and the earthly branches include Si, You, and Chou, it is called秀气.

福星貴人 解曰：甲丙相邀入虎鄉，更逢鼠穴最高強。戊申己未丁亥遇，乙癸逢牛福祿昌。庚趕馬頭辛帶巳，壬騎龍背喜非常。《三車一覽賦》云：福星貴人眾所欽，命中最喜值此神。鸞喜二德解神歌 解曰：卯起紅鸞逆數通，欲知天喜是相沖。更有解神須逆數，戌中到酉是真宗。欲求天德順從酉，月德要依巳順逢。有人命限逢斯到，喜中加喜又無凶。

The formula for "Fuxing Nobleman" is: Jia and Bing stems invite each other and enter the寅 (Tiger) position; if they also meet the Zi (Rat) position, it is most powerful; Wu takes Shen, Ji takes Wei, and Ding takes Hai; Yi and Gui stems meet Chou (Ox) and will have great fortune and honor; Geng reaches the Wu (Horse) position, Xin accompanies Si, and Ren rides on Chen (Dragon), which is very favorable. The "Sanche Yilan Fu" says: Fuxing Nobleman is respected by all, and in a person's destiny, encountering this deity is most desirable. The "Luanxi Dejiexin Ge" says: Hongluan starts from Mao position and counts backward; to find Tianxi, it is opposite to Hongluan; also, Jiejing must count backward from Xu to You; to find Tiande, start from You and count forward; for Yuesheng, start from Si and count forward. If a person's destiny meets any of these deities, it is joy upon joy without any danger.

六甲空亡 曰：甲子旬中無戌亥，甲戌旬中無申酉，甲申旬中無午未，甲午旬中無辰巳，甲辰旬中無寅卯，甲寅旬中無子丑。《造微賦》云：空亡更臨寡宿，孤獨龍鍾。《集說》云：凡人命內帶空亡，一生主聰明。喪門 解曰：子生人見寅字，丑生人見卯字，寅生人見辰字，卯生人見巳字，辰生人見午字，巳生人見未字，午生人見申字，未生人見酉字，申生人見戌字，酉生人見亥字，戌生人見子字，亥生人見丑字，此曰生年上推之。弔客 解曰：子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，戌亥子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉，照前喪門推去為弔客。《集說》云：命前三辰為喪門，命後三辰為弔客，本曰歲神犯之，主喪服哭泣輕者主損遠親。

The method of calculating "Six Jia Empty" (六甲空亡): The ten heavenly stems are paired with the twelve earthly branches, and in each ten-day period (旬), two branches remain unpaired with a stem, and these two branches are called empty (空亡). In the Jiazi (甲子) period, the branches Xu and Hai are missing; in the Jiaxu (甲戌) period, the branches Shen and You are missing; in the Jiashen (甲申) period, the branches Wu and Wei are missing; in the Jiawu (甲午) period, the branches Chen and Si are missing; in the Jiachen (甲辰) period, the branches Yin and Mao are missing; in the Jiayin (甲寅) period, the branches Zi and Chou are missing. The "Zao Wei Fu" (造微赋) says: If empty (空亡) coincides with Guasu (寡宿), it indicates loneliness and old age. The "Ji Shuo" (集说) says: Those whose fate includes empty (空亡) are generally intelligent. The method of calculating "Sangmen" (丧门): Count two branches forward from the earthly branch of the birth year. Those born in the Zi year see Chen, those born in the Chou year see Mao, those born in the Yin year see Chen, those born in the Mao year see Si, those born in the Chen year see Wu, those born in the Si year see Wei, those born in the Wu year see Shen, those born in the Wei year see You, those born in the Shen year see Xu, those born in the You year see Hai, those born in the Xu year see Zi, and those born in the Hai year see Chou. The method of calculating "Diao Ke" (吊客): The upper row is Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, which correspond to the birth year. The lower row is Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You. Using the same method as for Sangmen, the corresponding branch is Diao Ke. The "Ji Shuo" (集说) says: The first three positions in the fate are Sangmen, and the last three positions are Diao Ke. If the native's destiny conflicts with the year's heavenly stem, it indicates mourning and crying, and even if it is minor, it may indicate the loss of distant relatives.

勾神解曰：子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥子丑寅，照前例推去，即為勾神。絞神解曰：子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰巳午未申，照前例推去，即為絞神。《造微論》云：勾神疊於三刑，定是頻遭編配。《集說》云：命前四辰為勾，命後四辰為絞。如午生人，酉為勾，卯為絞。若本曰與歲運逢之，主災滯傷身，或退財勾連之事。

The method of calculating "Gou Shen" (hook spirit): the upper row uses the order of Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai as the birth year, and the lower row corresponds to Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin. Following the previous example, the Gou Shen is determined. The method of calculating "Jiao Shen" (tied spirit): the upper row remains unchanged, and the lower row corresponds to You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen. Following the previous example, the Jiao Shen is determined. The "Zao Weilun" states: if Gou Shen overlaps with the Three Punishments, the person will certainly suffer repeated exile and military service. The "Ji Shuo" states: the first four positions in the destiny are Gou Shen, and the last four positions are Jiao Shen. For example, someone born in the year Wu, You is Gou Shen and Mao is Jiao Shen. If the person's destiny coincides with the big year or the current year's destiny, it indicates illness, obstruction, and physical harm, or financial loss and being involved in troubles. When Gou Shen is in the front and Jiao Shen is in the back, they enclose the destiny from both sides, so ancient people regarded them as Inauspicious Spirit (malevolent spirits) that cause entanglement and trouble.

孤神解曰：子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，寅寅巳巳巳申申申亥亥亥寅，照前例推之，即為孤神。寡宿解曰：子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，戌戌丑丑丑辰辰辰未未未戌，照前例推之，即為寡宿。秘訣云：雙辰合黨，鰥寡而孤。《驚神賦》云：員神方，抱孤寡貴人同一位。又云：孤神華蓋，曰時相犯主伶仃，又云：孤華主為林下僧尼。

The method of calculating "Gu Shen" (Solitary God): For the birth year, take Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai in order, and correspond them to Yin, Yin, Si, Si, Si, Shen, Shen, Shen, Hai, Hai, Hai, Yin respectively. Following the previous example, Gu Shen is determined by taking the next Meng branch (the first branch of the season) of the Triple Harmony Formation of the birth year. The method of calculating "Guasu" (Solitary Guest): For the birth year, take the same sequence, and correspond them to Xu, Xu, Chou, Chou, Chou, Chen, Chen, Chen, Wei, Wei, Wei, Xu respectively. Following the previous example, Guasu is determined by taking the previous Mu Ku branch (storage branch) of the current position. The Secret Manual says: When Gu Shen and Guasu form a group, it indicates a state of being alone and isolated. The Astonishing Spirit Manual says: If Gu Shen and Guasu are in the same position as a Nobleman, the situation should be considered differently; it also says that if Gu Shen and Huagai (Imperial Cap) conflict in the day pillar or hour pillar, it indicates being lonely and isolated; it also says that if both Gu Shen and Huagai appear, it often indicates a person who becomes a monk or nun in the mountains or forests.

《通明賦》云：孤寡雙辰帶官印，定作叢林領袖。《身命賦》云：男孤神，他鄉之客。女寡宿，異省之婦。古歌云：孤神切忌男克婦，寡宿須教女害夫。隔角 解曰：以日時上起，日與時隔一字，即為隔角。如丑日卯時，辰日午時，未日酉時，戌日子時之類。《心鏡賦》云：隔角相逢犯歲君，徒流定分明。

The Tongming Assignment says: If the two stars of Guoshen and Guasu are accompanied by official stars and seal stars, they will certainly become the leaders of Buddhist monasteries. The Shenming Assignment says: For a male's destiny, having Guoshen indicates often being a person living away from home; for a female's destiny, having Guasu indicates often being a woman marrying far away to another province. An old song says: Guoshen is most harmful for a man to harm his wife, while Guasu causes a woman to harm her husband. The method of "Gediao" is: starting from the day pillar and the hour pillar, the pillar between the day pillar and the hour pillar is called Gediao. For example, if the day is Chou and the hour is Mao (with Yin in between), or if the day is Chen and the hour is Wu (with Si in between), or if the day is Wei and the hour is You, or if the day is Xu and the hour is Zi, all these cases belong to this category. The Xinjing Assignment says: when Gediao meets and also conflicts with the annual master, it clearly indicates the fate of being exiled or sent to military service.

咸池 解曰：寅午戌生人見卯字，申子辰生人見酉字，巳酉丑生人見午字，亥卯未生人見子字，即為咸池殺。此以生年上起，或又以日上起，此殺有在日時上者為緊。《幽微賦》云：酒色猖狂，只為桃花帶殺。《玉凼賦》云：天德與咸池同會，晚年有風月之情。《秘訣》云：桃花驛馬，一生不免飄蓬。又云：桃花倒插，慷慨風流。又云：有人命內帶咸池，自是天然惹是非。男子逢之多慷慨，女人為此逞風情。

The method of calculating Xianchi (commonly known as Taohua) is as follows: if the year branch is in the Fire triad (Yin-Wu-Xu), look for the character Mao; if it is in the Water triad (Shen-Zi-Chen), look for You; if it is in the Metal triad (Si-You-Chou), look for Wu; if it is in the Wood triad (Hai-Mao-Wei), look for Zi. This is called Xianchi killing. It is derived from the position of the Bathing (bathing) in the Triple Harmony Formation. This煞 is calculated from the birth year, though some calculate it from the day branch; its relationship with the day column and time column is most significant. The "Ouywei Fu" says: those who indulge in wine and women are often due to Taohua combined with killing. The "Yuxia Fu" says: when Heavenly Virtue and Xianchi meet, there will be romantic feelings in old age. The "Mianjue" says: when Taohua and Yimashi (post-horse) appear together, a person is likely to experience wandering throughout life; it also says that inverted Taohua indicates a person who is generous and charming; it also says that if a person's destiny includes Xianchi, they naturally attract trouble, men tend to be generous, while women tend to be flirtatious. Xianchi is derived from the bathing position in the Triple Harmony Formation, and bathing is also called the败地 (declining place), so this煞 mainly governs sexual desires.

《通明賦》云：桃花帶合，必是浪遊之子。《造微論》云：咸池更會曰官司，緣妻致富。又云：桃花若臨帝座。因色亡身。《驚神賦》云：風流破蕩，因奸干弱坐咸池。伏吟 解曰：子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，對字推之，即為伏吟。返吟 解曰：子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，午未申酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰巳，沖宮推之，即為返吟。

The Tongming Fu says: If Taohua is accompanied by a harmonious combination, it indicates a person who is reckless and indulgent. The Zao Weilun says: If Xianchi combines with the official star, it can lead to wealth through marriage; it also says that if Taohua is located in the Prosperity position, it may result in death due to lust. The Jing Shen Fu says: Those who are morally corrupt often suffer from weakness and are influenced by Xianchi through illicit relationships. The method of calculating 'Hidden Chant' is: take Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai as one row, and repeat the same sequence below. When each character in the upper row corresponds to the same character in the lower row, it is called Hidden Chant. The method of calculating 'Return Chant' is: the upper row remains Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, while the lower row corresponds to Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si. When each character in the upper row opposes the corresponding character in the lower row, it is called Return Chant.

書云：“返吟伏吟，哭泣淋淋。不傷自己，也損他人。”其法如子年生人，遇流年歲君是子，即為伏吟。如子年生人，遇流年歲君是午，即為反吟，餘皆例推。《古歌云》：伏吟之殺不堪聞，運限如逢一例論。又云：返吟不但害妻兒，家活難成卓立遲。元辰 解曰：子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，如子年生見未字，丑年生見午字，寅年生見酉字，卯年生見申字，辰年生見亥字，巳年生見戌字，即是。《秘訣》云：大耗懸針，非貧即夭。《身命賦》云：禍莫禍於元辰。

The book says: When return chant and hidden chant occur, there is continuous weeping; although it does not harm oneself, it will damage others. The specific method of calculation: a person born in the year of Zi (rat) who encounters the flowing year's Tai Su (great age) also being Zi is called hidden chant; a person born in the year of Zi who encounters the flowing year's Tai Su being Wu (horse) is called return chant, and the rest are calculated in the same way. An old song says: Hidden chant is a bad omen; when the great age and the flowing year meet, they are treated the same way. It also says that return chant not only harms wife and children, but also makes it difficult to establish family business and delays personal success. The method of calculating "Yuanchen" (also known as "Dahao") is: a person born in the year of Zi (rat) meets the character Wei (goat); a person born in the year of Chou (ox) meets the character Wu (horse); a person born in the year of Yin (tiger) meets the character You (rooster); a person born in the year of Mao (rabbit) meets the character Shen (monkey); a person born in the year of Chen (dragon) meets the character Hai (pig); a person born in the year of Si (snake) meets the character Xu (dog); the rest are calculated in the same way. The Secret says: When "Dahao" and "Xuannian" (suspended needle) appear together, one may not be poor but will die early. The "Shenming Fu" (Life and Destiny Assignment) says: There is no greater calamity than Yuanchen. Yuanchen is determined by the character seven positions away from the original birth year, where the characters are not harmonious. Since the energies are opposite, it mainly causes loss and depletion.

劫殺 解曰：子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，巳寅亥申巳寅亥申巳寅亥申，如申子辰年生見巳字，寅午戌年生見亥字，亥卯未年生見申字，巳酉丑年生見寅字，是也。破軍 解曰：子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥，亥申巳寅亥申巳寅亥申巳寅，如申子辰年生見亥字，亥卯未年生見寅字，寅午戌年生見巳字，巳酉丑年生見申字，是也。

The method for calculating "Jie Sha" (Obstruction and Killing): For the birth year, take Zi (rat), Chou (ox), Yin (tiger), Mao (rabbit), Chen (dragon), Si (snake), Wu (horse), Wei (goat), Shen (monkey), You (rooster), Xu (dog), and Hai (pig) in order, and correspond them to Si (snake), Yin (tiger), Hai (pig), Shen (monkey), Si (snake), Yin (tiger), Hai (pig), Shen (monkey), Si (snake), Yin (tiger), Hai (pig), and Shen (monkey) respectively. In summary, those born in the years of Shen-Zi-Chen (Water triad) see the character Si (snake), those born in the years of Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire triad) see the character Hai (pig), those born in the years of Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood triad) see the character Shen (monkey), and those born in the years of Si-You-Chou (Metal triad) see the character Yin (tiger). All of these take the position of the absolute end in the Triple Harmony Formation. The method for calculating "Po Jun" (Breaking General): For the birth year, take Zi (rat), Chou (ox), Yin (tiger), Mao (rabbit), Chen (dragon), Si (snake), Wu (horse), Wei (goat), Shen (monkey), You (rooster), Xu (dog), and Hai (pig) in order, and correspond them to Hai (pig), Shen (monkey), Si (snake), Yin (tiger), Hai (pig), Shen (monkey), Si (snake), Yin (tiger), Hai (pig), Shen (monkey), Si (snake), and Yin (tiger) respectively. In summary, those born in the years of Shen-Zi-Chen (Water triad) see the character Hai (pig), those born in the years of Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood triad) see the character Yin (tiger), those born in the years of Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire triad) see the character Si (snake), and those born in the years of Si-You-Chou (Metal triad) see the character Shen (monkey). Po Jun takes the position opposite to the growth position in the Triple Harmony Formation, and it corresponds with Jie Sha, one before and one after, and both indicate loss and defeat.

《三車一覽賦》云：亡劫往來，佛口蛇心之輩。又破軍三重，必是徒流之輩。古歌云：命值官符官事多，漫誇永智逞嘍羅。祖宗財物如山阜，也是漂流水上波。又云：一位破軍如口嘴，兩重生旺主徒流。三重遇著須當絞，四位逢之定斬頭。

The Sanche Yilan Fu says: Those with both Wangshen and Jiesha interacting and crossing each other are people who recite scriptures with their mouths but have hearts like snakes and scorpions; it also says that those with three layers of Pojun are certainly destined to be imprisoned or exiled. An old song says: If a person's fate meets Guanfu, legal troubles will be frequent, so do not vainly boast about one's intelligence or skills; even if the ancestral wealth piles up like mountains, it is no more than floating waves on water. It also says: Having one Pojun in the fate indicates being talkative; with two Pojuns meeting the favorable and strong positions, one will suffer from imprisonment; three Pojuns will result in hanging; and having four Pojuns will certainly lead to beheading.

懸針 解曰：凡八字柱中刑多拖腳，如懸針之狀者，即是懸針殺。如甲申辛卯甲午之類是也。秘訣云：懸針聚刃，可作屠沽。平頭 解曰：凡八字四柱中，字多平頭者，謂之平頭殺，如甲子甲辰甲寅丙辰丙戌丙寅之類是也。秘訣云：平頭懸針帶刃，主六畜之中。集說云：平頭一格占天干，年刃懸針殺斗攢。破格刑沖無旺氣，披羊帶角畜生看。

The method of determining "suspended needle" is: whenever the four pillars of a birth chart contain punishment and clash, and the characters have strokes that hang downward, resembling a needle hanging in the air, it is called suspended needle killing. For example, Jiashen, Xinmao, Jiawu, etc. The Secret Manual says: if someone has both suspended needle and yang ren, they are suitable for being a butcher or a wine seller. The method of determining "flat head" is: whenever the four pillars have characters with flat tops, it is called flat head killing. For example, Jiazi, Jiachen, Jiayin, Bingchen, Bingxu, Bingyin, etc. The Secret Manual says: if someone has both flat head and suspended needle along with yang ren, they are likely to associate with livestock. The Collection of Sayings says: the flat head pattern only considers the heavenly stems. If the yang ren of the year and the suspended needle and evil stars are gathered together, and the pattern is broken, with punishment and clash occurring simultaneously and no strength, they can only be regarded as animals with hair and horns.

紫暗星 解曰：祿前一位，在天為紫暗星，專行誅戮。人命遇此，更加刑沖破害，其人必主兇惡，死於兵戈之下。流霞殺 解曰：甲雞乙犬丙羊加，丁是猴鄉戊見蛇，己馬庚龍辛逐兔，壬豬癸虎是流霞。男主他鄉死，女主產後亡。

The method of calculating "Zi An Xing" (Purple Dark Star): The day stem's禄 position (favorable position) is followed by one position, which in the sky is called Zi An Xing, and it specializes in matters of execution and punishment. If a person's destiny encounters this star, and it is further combined with punishment, clash, breakage, or harm, this person will certainly be wicked and will die by weapons. The mnemonic for "Liuxia Sha" (Flowing霞 Killer) is: Jia stem meets You (Rooster), Yi stem meets Xu (Dog), Bing stem meets Wei (Sheep), Ding stem meets Shen (Monkey), Wu stem meets Si (Snake), Ji stem meets Wu (Horse), Geng stem meets Chen (Dragon), Xin stem meets Mao (Rabbit), Ren stem meets Hai (Pig), Gui stem meets Yin (Tiger). This is Liuxia. For men, encountering it leads to death away from home; for women, it leads to death from childbirth.

沖天殺 解曰：生日對時人壽短，年生月對壽不長。此時五行沖天殺，有人值此少年亡。忌生日對生時，生時對生命是也。五鬼殺 解曰：木命逢牛鼠，金人忌馬羊。火人卯辰是，水土犬雞鄉。男女命值此，都是守空房。

The formula for "Chong Tian Sha" (Heavenly Clash) is: when the day of birth and the hour of birth are in opposition, the person's lifespan is short; when the year of birth and the month of birth are in opposition, the lifespan is also not long. This is called "Chong Tian Sha" in the Five Phases. Those who encounter it may die young. The things to avoid are when the day of birth and the hour of birth are in opposition, and when the hour of birth and the year of birth are in opposition. The formula for "Wu Gui Sha" (Five Ghosts) is: people with wood destiny should avoid the signs of Chou (ox) and Zi (rat); people with metal destiny should avoid Wu (horse) and Wei (sheep); people with fire destiny should avoid Mao (rabbit) and Chen (dragon); and people with water or earth destiny should avoid Xu (dog) and You (rooster). Both male and female destinies that encounter this are said to be alone in emptiness.

紅豔殺 解曰：多情多欲少人知，六丙逢寅辛見雞。癸臨申上丁見未，眉開眼笑樂嬉嬉。甲乙午申庚見戌，世間只是眾人妻。戊己怕辰壬怕子，祿馬相逢作路妓。任是富家官宦女，花前月下會佳期。吞焰煞 解曰：豬犬羊逢虎必傷，猴蛇相會樹頭亡。犬逢雞子遭徒配，兔趕蛇兒走遠鄉。鼠見犬須當惡死，馬牛逢虎定相傷。兔猴逢犬難迴避，龍來龍去水中殃。

The oral formula for "Hongyan Sha" is: being sentimental and lustful yet unknown to others — when Bing stem meets Yin, when Xin stem meets You (rooster), when Gui stem meets Shen, and when Ding stem meets Wei, they all smile and enjoy themselves; when Jia and Yi stems meet Wu (horse) and Shen, and when Geng stem meets Xu, they become the wives of the common people; when Wu and Ji stems meet Chen, and when Ren stem meets Zi, they are feared; if these divine omens meet禄 and 马, they become prostitutes by the roadside. Even the daughters of wealthy officials must secretly meet their lovers under the flowers and moon. The oral formula for "Tunyan Sha" is: when Hai (pig), Xu (dog), and Wei (sheep) meet Yin (tiger), they will suffer injuries; when Shen (monkey) and Si (snake) meet, they will fall from trees and die; when Xu (dog) meets You (rooster) and Zi (rat), they will be exiled; when Mao (rabbit) chases Si (snake), they will leave for distant lands; when Zi (rat) meets Xu (dog), they will meet a violent death; when Wu (horse) and Chou (ox) meet Yin (tiger), they will certainly harm each other; when Mao (rabbit) and Shen (monkey) meet Xu (dog), they cannot escape; when Chen (dragon) meets Chen (dragon), they will suffer water-related misfortunes.

三丘五墓 解曰： 三丘五墓得人愁，爹孃妻子盡不周。春丑夏龍秋即未，三冬逢犬是三丘。欲知五墓對宮是，命若逢之切忌憂。天羅地網 解曰：辰為天羅，戌為地網。嘗雲辰戌名為羅網。天乙不臨。如人命有此，主克陷淹滯之疾，牢獄之災。馬前神煞 驛馬，六害，華蓋，劫殺，災殺，年殺，月殺，亡神，將星，攀鞍。

The mnemonic for "San Qiu Wu Mu" is: San Qiu Wu Mu cause worry, parents and wife are hard to take care of. Those born in spring take Chou, those born in summer take Chen (Dragon), those born in autumn take Wei, and those born in winter meet Xu (Dog). These are the three Qiu; to know the five Mu, take the opposite positions of the three Qiu. If a person's destiny meets these, one must be cautious of troubles. The explanation for "Tian Luo Di Wang" is: Chen is called Tian Luo, and Xu is called Di Wang. It is said that Chen and Xu are the places of net, and Tianyi Nobleman does not appear here. If a person's destiny has these two, it indicates suffering from injuries, falling into difficulties, diseases that are hard to recover from, and imprisonment. The ten deities of "Ma Qian Shen Sha" are: The Post-horse, Six Harm, Huagai, Robbery Kill, Disaster Kill, Year Kill, Month Kill, Wang Shen, General Star, and Pan An.

流年星耀 解曰：太歲劍鋒伏尸同，二曰太陽並天空，三是喪門並地喪，四是勾絞貫索同，五為官符並五鬼，六是死符小耗攻，七是欄杆並大耗，八是暴敗天厄同，九是飛廉白虎位，十是捲舌福星聰，十一天狗弔客患，十二病符切莫逢。太白星 解曰：子午卯酉的在巳，寅申巳亥的在酉，辰戌丑未的在丑，人命有此，主孤夭貧賤殘疾徒配。

The formula for "Flowing Year Stars" arranges twelve deities according to the position between the current year and one's birth year. The first position is the Grand Age, sharing the same palace with Sword Sharpness and Corpse Burial; the second position is the Sun and Sky; the third position is the Mourning-and-Condolence Spirit and Earth Mourning; the fourth position is the Hook, Knot, and Chain; the fifth position is the Official Symbol and Five Ghosts; the sixth position is the Death Symbol and Minor Loss; the seventh position is the Barrier and Great Loss; the eighth position is the Sudden Collapse and Heavenly Obstruction; the ninth position is the Flying廉 and White Tiger; the tenth position is the Rolled Tongue and Blessing Star along with Intelligence; the eleventh position involves the Heavenly Dog and Guest of Mourning; the twelfth position is the Disease Symbol, which should be avoided. The method for calculating the "White Tiger Star": those born in the years of Rat, Horse, Rabbit, or Rooster fall in the Snake position; those born in the years of Tiger, Monkey, Snake, or Pig fall in the Rooster position; those born in the years of Ox, Dog, Pig, or Sheep fall in the Ox position. If a person's destiny includes this star, it indicates loneliness, early death, poverty, disability, or even military exile.

斧劈星 解曰：子午卯酉，蛇頭開口。寅申巳亥，雞頭粉碎。辰戌丑未，牛頭大忌。命若有此，主破財刑沖等項。孤虛神 解曰：空亡對宮為孤虛。如甲子旬中生，以戌亥字為空亡，即以戌亥對宮辰巳為孤虛。餘例此推。

The method of calculating the "Fushiping Star": For those born in the years of Zi, Wu, Mao, or You, take Si (Snake) as Fushiping, called "Snake Head Opening"; for those born in the years of Yin, Shen, Si, or Hai, take You (Rooster) as Fushiping, called "Rooster Head Shattering"; for those born in the years of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, take Chou (Ox) as Fushiping, called "Ox Head Great忌". If a person's destiny includes this star, it indicates financial loss and matters of punishment and clash. The method of calculating the "Guxu God": The opposite of the empty and void palace is the Guxu. For example, if one is born in the Jiazi decade, then Xu and Hai are the empty and void palaces, so the opposite palaces of Xu and Hai, which are Chen and Si, are the Guxu. The rest of the decades are calculated similarly.

年上遁月：甲己之年丙作首，乙庚之歲戊為頭。丙辛之歲尋庚上，丁壬壬寅順行流。更有戊癸何處起？甲寅之上好追求。細語世人相傳記，免得當事時用疑。日上遁時：甲己還加甲，乙庚丙作初。丙辛從戊起，丁壬庚子居，戊癸何方發？壬子是真途。

The mnemonic for determining the month stem from the year stem is called "Year to Month Concealment": For Jia years and Ji years, the first month starts with Bingyin; for Yi years and Geng years, the first month starts with Wuyin; for Bing years and Xin years, the first month starts from Gengyin; for Ding years and Ren years, the first month starts with Renyin, and then proceeds in order. For Wu years and Gui years, where does it start? It begins at Jiayin. These lines should be carefully passed on to people to remember, so that there is no doubt when facing actual situations. The mnemonic for determining the hour stem from the day stem is called "Day to Hour Concealment": For Jia days and Ji days, the Zi hour starts with Jiazi; for Yi days and Geng days, the Zi hour starts with Jingzi; for Bing days and Xin days, the Zi hour starts with Wuzi; for Ding days and Ren days, the Zi hour starts with Gengzi; for Wu days and Gui days, where does it start? It begins with Renzi.

凡看命，排下八字，以日為主，取年為根，為上祖，才知世派之盛衰。取月為苗，為父母，則知親蔭之有無。日干為身，支為妻，時為花實為子息，方知嗣續之所歸。法分月氣淺深，得令不得令，年時露出財官，須要身旺。如身衰財旺，多反破財傷身，身旺財多財亦旺，財多稱意，若無財官，次看印綬，得何局勢，吉凶斷之。學者不可執泥，而不知通變也。

When examining a person's destiny, first arrange the four pillars of destiny. The day stem is the main focus. The year pillar is like the root of a tree, representing ancestors, and from it we can know the rise and fall of family lineage. The month pillar is like a young plant, representing parents, and from it we can know whether there is support from relatives. The day stem represents oneself, and the day branch represents the spouse. The hour pillar is like flowers and fruits, representing children, and from it we can know the direction of descendants. In terms of analysis, we need to distinguish the depth of the monthly energy, to see if the day stem is in its season. If the year or hour pillar reveals wealth or official positions, the day stem must be strong enough to bear them. If the body is weak but wealth is strong, it is often a case of losing wealth and harming oneself. If the body is strong but wealth is abundant, then wealth will also be strong, and wealth will be satisfactory. If there is no wealth or official positions in the pillars, then we look next at the nourishing elements, and see what kind of situation they form, to judge fortune and misfortune. Learners must not rigidly follow fixed methods without understanding flexibility and adaptability.

假令年為本，帶官星印綬，則年上有官，出自祖宗。月為提綱，帶官星印綬，則慷慨聰明，見識高人，時為輔佐。平生操履，若年月日有吉，則時要歸生旺之處，若凶神，則要時歸制伏之鄉。時上吉凶神，則要年月日吉者生之，凶者制之。假令月令有用神，得父母力。年有用神，得神宗力。時有用神，得子孫力。反此不吉也。

If the year pillar is the foundation and the official star or seal is present in the year pillar, then the official star comes from the ancestors. The month pillar is the main theme, and if the official star or seal is present in the month pillar, the person is generous, intelligent, and has superior insight. The hour pillar is supportive, governing one's moral conduct and behavior throughout life: if the year, month, and day pillars are all favorable, then the hour pillar should be in a place of birth or strength; if there are Inauspicious Spirit (malevolent spirits) in the pillars, then the hour pillar should be in a place that can control them. Conversely, the good or bad spirits in the hour pillar also depend on the year, month, and day pillars for support—good spirits should be supported and nurtured, while bad spirits should be restrained and controlled. For example, if there is a useful god in the month pillar, it indicates support from the parents; if there is a useful god in the year pillar, it indicates support from the ancestors; if there is a useful god in the hour pillar, it indicates support from the children. The opposite is not favorable.

如甲子年，甲己之年丙作首，正月逢丙寅，初一立春後一日生男，折除三日，為一歲，順數至二月驚蟄，得三十日起十歲，丁卯是也。如乙丑年，乙庚之歲戊為頭，正月起戊庚，初一立春，十八日生女，順數至二月驚蟄，四三十二日，四歲運，己卯順行是也。餘仿此。

For example, in the year of Jiazi, according to the rule "Jia and Ji years start with Bing in the first month," the first month is Bingyin. If a boy is born on the first day of the lunar new year, and the next day is the start of spring, then on the third day after that, the child is considered one year old. Counting forward to the day of Jingzhe in the second month, which totals thirty days, the child begins their first major period of life at ten years old, with the first major period being Dingmao. Similarly, in the year of Yichou, according to the rule "Yi and Geng years start with Wu in the first month," the first month begins with Wuyin. If a girl is born on the first day of the lunar new year, and on the eighteenth day after that, she is born, then counting forward to the day of Jingzhe in the second month, the remaining twelve days are counted as four years, so she begins her first major period of life at four years old, with the first major period being Jimao. The same method applies to other cases. In the original text, the phrase "the first month begins with Wu and Geng" should be corrected to "the first month begins with Wuyin."

如乙丑年，乙庚之歲戊為頭，正月起戊寅，初二立春，後十五日生男，逆數至初一日立春，五三十五，五歲運逆行。如甲子年，甲己之年丙作首，正是丙寅，初一立春，後十日生女，逆數至初一日立春止，得九日三三得九，三歲運逆行。餘仿此。

For example, in the year of Yichou, according to "Yi and Geng years start with Wu," the first month begins with Wuyin. On the second day of the month, the Beginning of Spring occurs. If a boy is born ten days after the Beginning of Spring (Yi is a yin year, and yin males move backward), count backward from the day of birth to the day of the Beginning of Spring, which is fifteen days. Every three days equals one year, so the child starts their destiny at five years old, with the large destiny moving backward. Similarly, in the year of Jiazi, the first month begins with Bingyin. On the first day of the month, the Beginning of Spring occurs. If a girl is born ten days after the Beginning of Spring (Jia is a yang year, and yang females move backward), count backward from the day of birth to the day of the Beginning of Spring, which is nine days. Nine divided by three equals three, so the child starts their destiny at three years old, with the large destiny moving backward. Other cases follow the same pattern.

造化先須看日主，坐官坐印衰強取。天時月令號提綱，原有原無輕重舉。露官藏殺方為福，露殺藏官是禍胎，殺官俱露將何擬，混雜去留用心機。有官怕損忌刑沖，官輕見財為福利。年上傷官最可嫌，重怕傷官不可益。傷官用財乃為福，財絕官衰禍亦然，貪合忘官榮不足，貪合忘殺為己福。堪嗟身弱並財多，更歷官鄉禍相逐。財多身弱食神來，財多生殺必為災。會合天地有刑剋，更宜達士細推裁。

To examine a person's destiny, we first look at the day stem, determining whether it is in a position of official or ministerial power, and then assess its strength and weakness to determine the useful god. The month of birth, known as the "guiding thread," is where we measure the presence and weight of the useful god. If the official star is clearly visible while the seven evils are hidden, it brings good fortune; but if the seven evils are clearly visible while the official star is hidden, it brings misfortune. If both the official and seven evils are visible, then we must carefully choose between them, keeping one and removing the other to ensure clarity. When there is an official star, we must be cautious of its damage, especially avoiding punishment and clash. If the official star is weak, the presence of the wealth star to support it is beneficial. The appearance of the injurious star in the year column is highly undesirable, and multiple injurious stars are even more harmful. If the injurious star can be balanced by the wealth star, it brings good fortune; but if the wealth star is absent and the official star is weak, it brings misfortune. If the day stem is overly attached to a harmonious relationship with another element while neglecting the official star, it lacks honor and success; conversely, if it is overly attached to a harmonious relationship with the seven evils while neglecting the official star, it may actually bring fortune. The most regrettable situation is when the body is weak and there is an excess of wealth, and then one enters the official's territory, leading to continuous misfortunes. When the body is weak and there is an excess of wealth, and the food star also generates wealth, leading to a strong wealth and then generating the seven evils, it will certainly bring disaster. The hidden conflicts and punishments within the interactions between heavenly stems and earthly branches must be carefully examined and judged by those with deep understanding.

用之為官不可傷，用之為財不可劫。用之印綬不可破，用之食神不可奪。若有七殺須要制，制伏太過反為凶。傷官最怕行官運，傷官尤喜見財星。印綬好殺嫌財旺，羊刃怕沖喜合迎。比肩要逢七殺制，七殺尢喜見食神。此是子平撮要法，江湖術者仔細明。

Those who use the official star as their key element should not let it be harmed; those who use the wealth star should not let it be robbed; those who use the seal star should not let it be destroyed; those who use the food god star should not let it be taken by the hawk god. If a person's destiny includes seven killers, they must be controlled, but if the control is too strong, it can turn into misfortune. The pattern of injured official stars most fears encountering the official star, but especially likes to see the wealth star (as injured official stars generating wealth allow refined energy to flow). The pattern of seal stars prefers seven killers to generate them, but dislikes strong wealth stars that destroy the seal. The yang ren (sheep blade) fears being冲 (conflicted), but likes to have a harmonious connection to be guided. Too many similar stars should be controlled by seven killers. If seven killers are too strong, they most like to be controlled by the food god. This is the essence of the Zi Ping method, and those in the folk divination community should carefully understand it.

乙丑一歲、丙寅二歲、丁卯三歲、戊辰四歲、己巳五歲、庚午六歲、辛未七歲、壬申八歲、癸酉九歲、甲戌十歲。乙亥十一歲、丙子十二歲、丁丑十三歲、戊寅十四歲、己卯十五歲、庚辰十六歲、辛巳十七歲、壬午十八歲、癸未十九歲、甲申二十歲。乙酉廿一歲、丙戌廿二歲、丁亥廿三歲、戊子廿四歲、己丑廿五歲、庚寅廿六歲、辛卯廿七歲、壬辰廿八歲、癸巳廿九歲、甲午三十歲。乙未三一歲、丙申三二歲、丁酉三三歲、戊戌三四歲、己亥三五歲、庚子三六歲、辛丑三七歲、壬辰三八歲、癸卯三九歲、甲辰四十歲。乙巳四一歲、丙午四二歲、丁未四三歲、戊申四四歲、己酉四五歲、庚戌四六歲、辛亥四七歲、壬子四八歲、癸丑四九歲。此法陽命甲子時生，則行乙丑，二歲丙寅，陰則癸亥，周而復始。

This is the table for the "small years" (small age) in male destiny, with each year assigned a heavenly stem and earthly branch: one year Yi Chou, two years Bing Yin, three years Ding Mao, four years Wu Chen, five years Ji Si, six years Geng Wu, seven years Xin Wei, eight years Ren Shen, nine years Gui You, ten years Jia Xu; eleven to twenty years are Yi Hai, Bing Zi, Ding Chou, Wu Yin, Ji Mao, Geng Chen, Xin Si, Ren Wu, Gui Wei, Jia Shen; twenty-one to thirty years are Yi You, Bing Xu, Ding Hai, Wu Zi, Ji Chou, Geng Yin, Xin Mao, Ren Chen, Gui Si, Jia Wu; thirty-one to forty years are Yi Wei, Bing Shen, Ding You, Wu Xu, Ji Hai, Geng Zi, Xin Chou, Ren Chen, Gui Mao, Jia Chen; forty-one to forty-nine years are Yi Si, Bing Wu, Ding Wei, Wu Shen, Ji You, Geng Xu, Xin Hai, Ren Zi, Gui Chou. The method of calculation is: if a male is born in a yang year and at the time of birth it is Jia Zi, then the first year is Yi Chou, the second year Bing Yin, and so on. If born in a yin year, the first year is Kui Hai, and the sequence proceeds in reverse, continuing cyclically. The "small years" are another set of yearly heavenly stems and earthly branches that run alongside the "big years" (big age). The big years change every ten years and cover a broader period, while the small years change every year and cover more detailed aspects of the year. In the old method, for male destiny, the calculation starts from the heavenly stem of the time of birth. If the birth year is a yang year, the sequence proceeds forward; if it is a yin year, the sequence proceeds backward. Each year corresponds to one position, and after completing the sixty Jia Zi cycle, it starts again. When making predictions, one must consider the small years together with the big years and the heavenly stem of the current year. If they are in mutual generation or support, the year will be smooth; if they are in mutual control or conflict, there will be misfortune in that year. Especially during childhood, before the big years begin, the situation is most critical. In the table, the entry for the age of thirty-eight, "Ren Chen," is actually a mistake and should be "Ren Yin," but the original text is preserved and no changes are made.

乙丑一歲、丙寅二歲、丁卯三歲、戊辰四歲、己巳五歲、庚午六歲、辛未七歲、壬申八歲、癸酉九歲、甲戌十歲。乙亥十一歲、丙子十二歲、丁丑十三歲、戊寅十四歲、己卯十五歲、庚辰十六歲、辛巳十七歲、壬午十八歲、癸未十九歲、甲申二十歲。乙酉廿一歲、丙戌廿二歲、丁亥廿三歲、戊子廿四歲、己丑廿五歲、庚寅廿六歲、辛卯廿七歲、壬辰廿八歲、癸巳廿九歲、甲午三十歲。乙未三一歲、丙申三二歲、丁酉三三歲、戊戌三四歲、己亥三五歲、庚子三六歲、辛丑三七歲、壬辰三八歲、癸卯三九歲、甲辰四十歲。乙巳四一歲、丙午四二歲、丁未四三歲、戊申四四歲、己酉四五歲、庚戌四六歲、辛亥四七歲、壬子四八歲、癸丑四九歲。此法陰命甲子時生，則行乙丑，二歲丙寅，陽則癸亥，周而復始。

This is the table for the "small years" (small age cycles) of a female's destiny. The method of pairing the heavenly stems and earthly branches with the ages is exactly the same as for males: one year is Yi Chou, two years Bing Yin, three years Ding Mao, four years Wu Chen, five years Ji Si, six years Geng Wu, seven years Xin Wei, eight years Ren Shen, nine years Gui You, ten years Jia Xu; eleven to twenty years are Yi Hai, Bing Zi, Ding Chou, Wu Yin, Ji Mao, Geng Chen, Xin Si, Ren Wu, Gui Wei, Jia Shen; twenty-one to thirty years are Yi You, Bing Xu, Ding Hai, Wu Zi, Ji Chou, Geng Yin, Xin Mao, Ren Chen, Gui Si, Jia Wu; thirty-one to forty years are Yi Wei, Bing Shen, Ding You, Wu Xu, Ji Hai, Geng Zi, Xin Chou, Ren Chen, Gui Mao, Jia Chen; forty-one to forty-nine years are Yi Si, Bing Wu, Ding Wei, Wu Shen, Ji You, Geng Xu, Xin Hai, Ren Zi, Gui Chou. The difference lies only in the starting point: for a female born at the hour of Jia Zi in a yin year, the first year is Yi Chou, the second year Bing Yin, and so on in a forward direction; for a female born at the hour of Jia Zi in a yang year, the first year is癸亥, and the cycle proceeds in reverse, continuing in a circular manner—this is exactly the opposite of the male's method of proceeding in a forward or reverse direction based on yin and yang. The reason for having separate tables for males and females is because both small years and large years follow the principle that for a yang male, the direction is forward, while for a yin male, it is reverse; for a yin female, the direction is forward, while for a yang female, it is reverse. The starting point is always the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the birth hour, but the direction varies according to the yin and yang of the male or female. In terms of interpretation, one should still consider the small years, large years, and the current heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year together: if they are mutually generating and supporting each other, the year will be peaceful and stable; if they clash and control each other, there may be illness, disputes, or financial loss; for females, it is especially important to check whether the small years are conflicting with the husband's star or the child's star, as this relates to the smoothness or difficulties of the household during the year.

壬生庚甲，絕、病，癸、巳、乙，胎、敗，丁、丙，己、戊，旺、死、辛、祿。壬、敗、庚、甲，胎、死，癸、午、乙，絕、生，丁、丙，己、戊，祿、病、辛、旺。壬、冠、庚、甲，養、墓，癸、未、乙，墓、養，丁、丙，己、戊，冠、衰、辛、衰。壬、祿、庚、甲，生、絕，癸、申、乙，死、胎，丁、丙，己、戊，敗、旺、辛、病。壬、養、庚、甲，墓、衰，癸、辰、乙，養、敗，丁、丙，己、戊，衰、墓、辛、冠。生論、旺陽、死順、絕陽、圖逆。

This section is the text of the "Diagram of the Twelve Longevity States for Yang and Yin" in a grid format. Each square is marked with a terrestrial branch in the center, and the ten heavenly stems are listed around it showing their twelve longevity states on that branch. Yang stems proceed in order, while Yin stems go in reverse. The following are the entries for the five squares of巳, 午, 未, 申, and 辰: In the巳 square, Ren is in death, Geng is in birth, Jia is in illness, Gui is in infancy, Yi is in decline (bathing), Ding and Ji are in strength, Bing and Wu are in prosperity, and Xin is in death. In the午 square, Ren is in infancy, Geng is in decline, Jia is in death, Gui is in death, Yi is in birth, Ding and Ji are in prosperity, Bing and Wu are in strength, and Xin is in illness. In the未 square, Ren is in nourishment, Geng is in capping, Jia is in burial, Gui is in burial, Yi is in nourishment, Ding and Ji are in capping, Bing and Wu are in decline, and Xin is in decline. In the申 square, Ren is in birth, Geng is in prosperity, Jia is in death, Gui is in death, Yi is in infancy, Ding and Ji are in decline, Bing and Wu are in illness, and Xin is in strength. In the辰 square, Ren is in burial, Geng is in nourishment, Jia is in decline, Gui is in nourishment, Yi is in decline, Ding and Ji are in decline, Bing and Wu are in capping, and Xin is in burial. At the end, the ten characters are arranged vertically, forming the diagram title "Diagram of Birth, Prosperity, Death, and Decline" and "Discussion on the Order of Yang and the Reverse Order of Yin" interwoven.

壬、旺、庚、甲，敗、胎，癸、酉、乙，病、絕，丁、丙，己、戊，生、祿、辛、死。壬、胎、庚、甲，死、旺，癸、卯、乙，生、祿，丁、丙，己、戊，病、絕、辛、敗。壬、衰、庚、甲，冠、養，癸、戌、乙，衰、墓，丁、丙，己、戊，養、冠、辛、墓。壬、絕、庚、甲，病、祿，癸、寅、乙，敗、旺，丁、丙，已、戊，死、胎、辛、生。壬、墓、庚、甲，衰、冠，癸、丑、乙，冠、衰，丁、丙，己、戊，墓、養、辛、養。生、死、庚、甲，旺、敗，癸、子、乙，祿、病，丁、丙，己、戊，絕、生、辛、胎。壬、病、庚、甲，祿、生，癸、亥、乙，旺、死，丁、丙，己、戊，胎、敗、辛、絕。

This is the text for the remaining seven sections of the same diagram, in order: You, Mao, Xu, Yin, Chou, Zi, Hai. In the You section, Ren is in decline, Geng is strong, Jia is in the womb, Gui is in sickness, Yi is at its end, Ding and Ji are in growth, Bing and Wu are in their official positions, and Xin is in death. In the Mao section, Ren is in death, Geng is in the womb, Jia is strong, Gui is in growth, Yi is in its official position, Ding and Ji are in sickness, Bing and Wu are in decline, and Xin is in decline. In the Xu section, Ren is in capping, Geng is in decline, Jia is in nourishment, Gui is in decline, Yi is in burial, Ding and Ji are in nourishment, Bing and Wu are in capping, and Xin is in burial. In the Yin section, Ren is in sickness, Geng is at its end, Jia is in its official position, Gui is in decline, Yi is strong, Ding and Ji are in death, Bing and Wu are in the womb, and Xin is in growth. In the Chou section, Ren is in decline, Geng is in burial, Jia is in capping, Gui is in capping, Yi is in decline, Ding and Ji are in burial, Bing and Wu are in nourishment, and Xin is in nourishment. In the Zi section, Ren is strong, Geng is in death, Jia is in decline, Gui is in its official position, Yi is in sickness, Ding and Ji are in death, Bing and Wu are in growth, and Xin is in the womb. In the Hai section, Ren is in its official position, Geng is in sickness, Jia is in growth, Gui is strong, Yi is in death, Ding and Ji are in the womb, Bing and Wu are in decline, and Xin is at its end. The first character of the Zi section was originally carved as 'Sheng', which is likely an error for 'Ren'; it is still recorded as it originally appeared.

巳。日分半。庚五半。戊七分。丙七日十日二，六二分。午。二分。半。丙分丁己十半。十七日三日三，日三分。未。六半。乙丁分。己三九十日日八一三，日分分。申。五半。壬戊分。庚七己十日共六二七日分日。辰。六半。癸乙，分。戊三九，十日二，八一三日分分。地支造化之圖。酉。生。六半。庚，分辛十，半。二日，丁十三長日分。

This diagram of "the transformative nature of the Earthly Branches" originally lists the hidden heavenly stems in each Earthly Branch and the number of days each stem is in charge during the month (the domain of the heavenly stem). The original layout of the printed version has been broken up, and the characters are out of order. Here, the original characters are preserved without any changes. It can be roughly identified as follows: the Si branch is governed by Wu earth, Geng metal, and Bing fire, each in charge for a certain number of days and fractions; the Wu branch is governed by Bing, Ding, and Ji; the Wei branch is governed by Ding, Yi, and Ji; the Shen branch is governed by Wu earth, Ren water, Geng metal, and Ji earth; the Chen branch is governed by Yi wood, Gui water, and Wu earth; the You branch is mainly governed by Xin metal, and also notes the position of Ding fire's growth. The terms such as "seven days," "three parts," and "five and a half days" in each square indicate the number of days and fractions during the month that the hidden heavenly stem is in charge, corresponding with the previous text "the hidden heavenly stems in the twelve branches."

卯。生。六半。甲，分乙十，半。二日，癸十三，長日分。戌。分。戊丁辛，十三九，八日日，日一分，六分。分。寅。日分半。戊，五半。丙七，分。申七日，十日二，六二分。丑。分。己辛癸，十三九，八日日，日一二，六分。分。子。生。六半。壬，分癸十，半。二日，辛十三，長日分。亥。日分半。戊，五半。甲七，分。壬七日，十日二，六二分。

This is the text of the remaining six sections of the same diagram, in order:卯, 戌, 寅, 丑, 子, 亥. The卯 section is mainly about 乙 wood, and also records the days when 甲 wood and 癸 water are in the state of Growth; the 戌 section is governed by 辛 gold, 丁 fire, and 戊 earth; the 寅 section is governed by 戊 earth, 丙 fire, and 甲 wood (the character 「申」 in the diagram is likely a mistake for 「甲」); the 丑 section is governed by 癸 water, 辛 gold, and 己 earth; the 子 section is mainly about 癸 water, and also records the days when 壬 water and 辛 gold are in the state of Growth; the 亥 section is governed by 戊 earth, 甲 wood, and 壬 water. The terms such as 「十日二分」 and 「七日半」 mentioned in each section refer to the number of days each hidden heavenly stem is in charge in its respective branch, matching the order of the hidden heavenly stems in the branches. Therefore, this diagram is called 「地支造化之图」.

甲丙戊庚壬。甲丙戊庚壬 為比肩兄弟之類。乙丁己辛癸 為劫財羊刃，主克父及妻。丙戊庚壬甲 為食神，天廚壽星，又為男。丁己辛癸乙 為傷官，盜氣，克子息，剝官。戊庚壬甲丙 為偏財偏妻，又為父，為妾。己辛癸乙丁 為正財，正妻，主克母。庚壬甲丙戊 為偏官，七殺，將星權。辛癸乙丁己 為正官，榮身星也。壬甲丙戊庚 為倒食梟神，主克子息。癸乙丁己辛 為印綬庇廕。

This is a chart showing the ten heavenly stems in relation to the five yang heavenly stems (Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, Ren) as the day master. The first five characters in each line correspond to the day masters Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, and Ren respectively. When the day master encounters the same heavenly stem (Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, Ren), it is called "Biqian" (Shoulder Companion), representing brothers. When it encounters the yin heavenly stems (Yi, Ding, Ji, Xin, Gui), it is called "Jiecai" (Robber Wealth) and "Yangren" (Yang刃), which indicate a tendency to harm the father and wife. When it encounters the stems (Bing, Wu, Geng, Ren, Jia), it is called "Shishen" (Food God), also known as Tianchu (Heavenly Kitchen) and Shouxing (Longevity Star), representing sons. When it encounters the stems (Ding, Ji, Xin, Gui, Yi), it is called "Shangguan" (Wounding Official), which indicates a tendency to steal one's energy, harm children, and lose official position. When it encounters the stems (Wu, Geng, Ren, Jia, Bing), it is called "Piancai" (Side Wealth), representing a concubine, father, and妾. When it encounters the stems (Ji, Xin, Gui, Yi, Ding), it is called "Zhengcai" (Right Wealth), representing the main wife, and indicates a tendency to harm the mother. When it encounters the stems (Geng, Ren, Jia, Bing, Wu), it is called "Pianguan" (Side Official) or Qishash (Seven Killers), representing the General Star and authority. When it encounters the stems (Xin, Gui, Yi, Ding, Ji), it is called "Zhengguan" (Right Official), which is a star that brings honor and status. When it encounters the stems (Ren, Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng), it is called "Daoshi" (Reverse Food) or Xiao Shen (Hawk God), indicating a tendency to harm children. When it encounters the stems (Gui, Yi, Ding, Ji, Xin), it is called "Yinshou" (Inheritance), representing protection and support.

乙丁己辛癸。乙丁己辛癸 為比肩兄弟。丙戊庚壬甲 為傷官，小人。丁己辛癸乙 為食神，天廚，壽星。戊庚壬甲丙 為正財，正妻，克母。己辛癸乙丁 為偏財，偏妻。庚壬甲丙戊 為正官，祿馬。辛癸乙丁己 為偏官七殺。壬甲丙戊庚 為印綬正人。癸乙丁乙辛 為梟神，偏印，倒食，主克子。甲丙戊庚壬 為敗財逐馬。

This is a chart showing the ten heavenly stems corresponding to the five yin stems, which are the day rulers. The first five characters in each line correspond to these five day rulers. When the day ruler meets the same yin stem, it is called "Bijian," representing brothers. When it meets the yang stems 丙, 戊, 庚, 壬, 甲, it is called "Shangguan," which signifies attracting small people. When it meets the yin stems 丁, 己, 辛, 癸, 乙, it is called "Shishi," also known as Tianchu and Shouxing. When it meets the yang stems 戊, 庚, 壬, 甲, 丙, it is called "Zhengcai," representing the official wife and indicating the mother's affliction. When it meets the yin stems 己, 辛, 癸, 乙, 丁, it is called "Piancai," representing a concubine. When it meets the yang stems 庚, 壬, 甲, 丙, 戊, it is called "Zhengguan," representing the official position and the post-horse. When it meets the yin stems 辛, 癸, 乙, 丁, 己, it is called "Pianguan" or Qixia. When it meets the yang stems 壬, 甲, 丙, 戊, 庚, it is called "Yinshou," representing upright people. When it meets the yin stems 癸, 乙, 丁, 己, 辛, it is called "Xiaoshen," "Pianyin," or "Dao Shi," indicating the child's affliction. When it meets the yang stems 甲, 丙, 戊, 庚, 壬, it is called "Bai Cai," indicating the expulsion of the official position and the post-horse. The names of the ten heavenly stems for yin and yang stems are exactly complementary to each other.

子平之法，一曰：官分之陰陽，曰官，曰殺，甲乙見庚辛是。二曰：財分之陰陽，曰正曰偏，甲乙見戊己是。三曰：生氣之陰陽，曰印綬曰倒食，甲乙見壬癸是。四曰：竊氣之陰陽，曰食神，曰傷官，甲乙見丙丁是。五曰：同類之陰陽，曰劫財，曰羊刃，甲乙見甲乙是也。人之富貴貧賤壽夭，皆不出此五者，術士不明其格，亂惑世人，無異乎命不驗也。今立格定局訣於左，以便稽考。

The principles of Zi Ping method are only five. The first principle is to distinguish the gods that control me into yin and yang: those with opposite yin and yang to the day master are called "Zhen Gan" (True Official), and those with the same yin and yang are called "Qi Sha" (Seven Killers), for example, Jia and Yi wood meeting Geng and Xin metal. The second principle is to distinguish the gods that I control into yin and yang: one is "Zhen Cai" (True Wealth), and the other is "Pian Cai" (Offset Wealth), for example, Jia and Yi wood meeting Wu and Ji earth. The third principle is to distinguish the gods that nourish me into yin and yang: one is "Yin Shou" (Mantle of Favor), and the other is "Dao Shi" (Reverse Devouring) or "Pian Yin" (Offset Favor), for example, Jia and Yi wood meeting Ren and Gui water. The fourth principle is to distinguish the gods that discharge my energy into yin and yang: one is "Shi Shen" (Food God), and the other is "Shang Guan" (Wounding Official), for example, Jia and Yi wood meeting Bing and Ding fire. The fifth principle is to distinguish those of the same kind as me into yin and yang: one is "Jie Cai" (Competitive Wealth), and the other is "Yang Ren" (Yang刃), for example, Jia and Yi wood meeting Jia and Yi wood. A person's fortune, poverty, longevity, and short life all fall within these five categories. Those who do not understand the principles of forming a pattern will confuse the public and naturally fail to predict accurately. Now I will list the mnemonic for determining the pattern below for reference.

甲日定格：甲日寅月是建祿，卯月羊刃可堪憑。三月財星藏辰庫，巳為食神財暗伏。午月丁火傷官格，未月雜氣取財星。七月申提七殺論，酉為正氣官星得。九月戌中惟雜氣，十月偏印格局真。十一月取正印格，丑中雜氣仔細詳。

For a day master of Jia Wood, the pattern is determined by the month: if born in the寅 month, it is "Jian Lu" (established fortune); in the卯 month, it is "Yang Ren" (shearing blade), which can be used for reference; in the辰 month, there is hidden Wu Earth, which is a miscellaneous wealth star; in the巳 month, Bing Fire is the "food god," and there is also hidden Wu Earth, a miscellaneous wealth star; in the午 month, Ding Fire is in command, taking the "injury official" pattern; in the未 month, it is considered miscellaneous, and the wealth star within is taken; in the申 month, Geng Metal is the "seven killer"; in the酉 month, Xin Metal is pure, taking the "correct official" pattern; in the戌 month, it is still considered miscellaneous; in the亥 month, Ren Water is the "biased scholar," and the pattern is clear and genuine; in the子 month, Gui Water is taken as the "correct scholar" pattern; in the丑 month, the hidden elements must be carefully distinguished as miscellaneous.

乙日定格：乙曰寅月號傷官，卯為建祿格中真。三月財官俱雜氣，巳中傷官財星端。午提丁火食神格，未中雜氣曰財官。申月正氣官星論，八月酉中作殺推。戌內財官俱雜氣，亥月正印便扶身。子癸之中偏印是，雜氣推來在丑中。

For a day master of Ethereal Wood (乙木), the pattern is determined by the month. If born in the寅 month, the丙 fire within寅 is considered 'Wounding Official' (伤官). In the卯 month, it is 'Established Wealth' (建禄), which is the most genuine pattern. In the辰 month, both wealth and official positions are considered mixed energies (杂气). In the巳 month, the丙 fire is again 'Wounding Official', but the戊 earth wealth is pure and usable. In the午 month, the丁 fire is considered 'Nourishing Official' (食神). In the未 month, wealth and official positions can be taken from the mixed energies. In the申 month, the庚 metal is pure and is considered 'True Official' (正官). In the酉 month, the辛 metal along with乙 is阴, so it is considered 'Seven Killers' (七杀). In the戌 month, both wealth and official positions are mixed energies. In the亥 month, the壬 water is 'True Mother' (正印), which supports the self. In the子 month, the癸 water is 'Side Mother' (偏印). For the丑 month, it is still considered based on mixed energies.

丙日定格：丙日逢寅偏印生，卯月正印喜官星。辰初雜氣用食神，巳中定取建祿格。午火羊刃又傷官，未取傷官宜傷盡。申是偏財喜旺神，酉月財旺生官格。戌上雜氣為食神，亥月偏印七殺真。子中正官宜官旺，丑宮分明雜氣生。

For a person born with the heavenly stem Bing (fire), the determination of the main pattern (格) depends on the month. In the寅 month, the甲 wood is 「biased scholar」 (偏印) that nourishes the body; in the卯 month, the乙 wood is 「true scholar」 (正印), and it is favorable to see the official star again, forming the pattern of official and scholar mutual generation (官印相生); in the辰 month, it is a mixed atmosphere, and theWu Earth 「food god」 (食神) can be used; in the巳 month, the pattern of established official position (建禄格) is established; in the午 month, it is 「Yangren」 (羊刃), and theJi Earth is also the official star; in the未 month, 「official star」 (伤官) is taken, and it is better to have a clean official star; in the申 month, the庚 metal is 「biased wealth」 (偏财), and it is favorable to have the wealth god strong; in the酉 month, the辛 metal wealth is strong, forming the pattern of wealth generating official (财旺生官格); in the戌 month, theWu Earth is 「food god」 (食神) within the mixed atmosphere; in the亥 month, the甲 wood is 「biased scholar」 (偏印) and the壬 water is 「seven killers」 (七杀), both true; in the子 month, the癸 water is 「true official」 (正官), and it is favorable to have the official star strong; in the丑 month, it is still clearly a mixed atmosphere.

丁曰定格：丁日寅提正印評，卯上偏印格局真。辰初雜氣未傷官，巳上傷官便生財。午中建祿分明取，未月食神獨可嗔。申內正財生官格，酉月偏財可追尋。戌中雜氣未傷官，亥月正官及正印。子月偏官七殺真，丑月雜氣是財官。

For a day master of Ding Fire, the pattern is determined by the month: in the寅 month, the甲 wood is the 正印; in the卯 month, the乙 wood is the 偏印, forming a clear and pure pattern; in the辰 month, it is a mixed atmosphere, with the戊 soil being the 伤官; in the巳 month, the戊 soil 伤官 can also generate wealth; in the午 month, it clearly takes the 建禄; in the未 month, the己 soil is the 食神, which is regrettable (the use is thin); in the申 month, the庚 metal is the 正财, forming a pattern of wealth generating official position; in the酉 month, the辛 metal is the 偏财, which can be pursued; in the戌 month, within the mixed atmosphere, the戊 soil is still the 伤官; in the亥 month, the壬 water is the 正官 and the甲 wood is the 正印; in the子 month, the癸 water is similar to Ding and opposite, being the 偏官 seven killing; in the丑 month, within the mixed atmosphere, there is both wealth and official position.

戊日定格：戊藏寅月殺拘印，卯是正官尋貴氣。辰內雜氣財官格，巳上亦取號建祿。午月刃取正印格，未上雜氣作官印。七月食神生財旺，八月傷官喜遇財。戌中雜氣分明取，亥月財殺格中真。子提正財生官格，丑上雜氣號財官。

For a day master of Wu Earth, the pattern is determined by the month: in the寅 month, the甲 wood is the seven killer and the丙 fire is the seal, resulting in a situation where the killer and seal are in mutual restraint; in the卯 month, the乙 wood is the official, which can be considered as noble; in the辰 month, it is a mixed atmosphere, forming a wealth and official pattern; in the巳 month, it takes the established fortune; in the午 month, it is the Yangren, and the丁 fire in the午 can form the official seal pattern; in the未 month, it is considered as official and seal in the mixed atmosphere; in the申 month, the庚 metal is the food god, which can generate wealth and make wealth prosperous; in the酉 month, the辛 metal is the injurer, and it is favorable to meet wealth to circulate; in the戌 month, the mixed atmosphere is clear and can be taken; in the亥 month, the壬 water is wealth and the甲 wood is the killer, forming the wealth and killer pattern most truly; in the子 month, the癸 water is the official wealth, forming the wealth generating official pattern; in the丑 month, the mixed atmosphere is still called wealth and official.

己日定格：己生寅月正官印，卯推七殺便是真。辰是雜氣取財官，己中正印格可清。午中建祿居此位，未土雜氣借財殺。申月傷官真論此，酉中食神亦可尋。戌月借取雜氣格，亥上正財生官格。子月偏財明怕劫，丑月雜氣取財官。

For a day master of Ji Earth, the pattern is determined by the month: in the寅 month, the wood in寅 is「正官」(official star), and the fire is「印」(intellectual support); in the卯 month, the wood is「七杀」(seven killers), which is most accurate; in the辰 month, it is a mixed atmosphere, and the wealth and official star are taken from it; in the巳 month, the fire is「正印」(pure intellectual support), and the pattern is clear and pure; in the午 month,「建禄」(established fortune) is exactly in this position; in the未 month, the earth is strong and it is a mixed atmosphere, so the wealth and killer can be borrowed from it; in the申 month, the metal is「伤官」(hurt official), which should be discussed in this way; in the酉 month, the metal is「食神」(food god), which can also be used; in the戌 month, the mixed atmosphere pattern is borrowed; in the亥 month, the water is「正财」(pure wealth), forming the wealth generating official pattern; in the子 month, the water is「偏财」(biased wealth), which clearly fears rivals and competitors to take it away; in the丑 month, within the mixed atmosphere, the wealth and official star are still taken.

庚日定格：庚到寅宮評財殺，卯月正財便生官。辰初雜氣用偏印，巳火七殺號偏官。午月炎天尋正官，未中雜氣用正印。申中便取建祿格，酉用羊刃格中尋。戌中雜氣用偏印，亥上食神喜身強。子月傷官真可論，丑中只可作雜氣。

For a day master of Geng metal, the pattern is determined by the month. If born in the寅 month, the wood in寅 is Jia wood, which is wealth, and the fire is Bing fire, which is a killer; one should assess wealth and killer. In the卯 month, the wood is Yi wood, which is the official wealth, and wealth can also generate official; in the辰 month, it is a mixed atmosphere, and the Wu earth in it is the biased scholar; in the巳 month, the fire is Qi sha, known as a biased official; in the午 month, it is hot, and the fire is Ding fire, which is the official; in the未 month, it is a mixed atmosphere, and the Ji earth is the official scholar; in the申 month, it is the established official pattern; in the酉 month, it is Yangren, and the pattern is taken from Yangren; in the戌 month, it is a mixed atmosphere, and the Wu earth is the biased scholar; in the亥 month, the water is Ren water, which is the food god, and it is favorable if the day master is strong; in the子 month, the water is Gui water, which is the official damage, and it can be discussed according to the official damage; in the丑 month, it can only be considered as a mixed atmosphere.

辛日定格：辛日寅財旺生官，卯月偏財是福基。辰是雜氣未正印，巳上正官及正印。午月偏官喜梟神，未取雜氣用偏印。申月借取傷官格，酉是建祿怕逢沖。戌中雜氣戊是印，亥日傷官喜見財。子月之中求食神，丑上下旬論偏印。

For a person born with the day stem Xin (辛) metal, the determination of the pattern (格) depends on the month. In the寅 month, the wood stem 甲 is the official wealth (正财), and the strong wealth can generate official (官), which is favorable. In the卯 month, the wood stem 乙 is the biased wealth (偏财), which is the foundation of good fortune. In the辰 month, it is a mixed atmosphere, and the earth stem 戊 is the official education (正印). In the巳 month, the fire stem 丙 is the official (正官), and the earth stem 戊 is again the official education. In the午 month, the fire stem 丁 is the biased official (偏官), and it is favorable to have the Owl Spirit (己土, biased education) to transform it. In the未 month, it is a mixed atmosphere, and the earth stem 己 is the biased education. In the申 month, the pattern is the official's son (伤官格). In the酉 month, it is the establishment of official's salary (建禄), and it is most feared to be attacked by the卯. In the戌 month, within the mixed atmosphere, the earth stem 戊 is the education. In the亥 month, the water stem 壬 is the official's son (伤官), and it is favorable to see wealth to circulate. In the子 month, the water stem 癸 is sought for the minister's son (食神). In the丑 month, it is discussed in the ten-day cycle for the biased education (偏印).

壬日定格：壬逢寅地號食神，卯上見印取傷官。辰是雜氣為七殺，巳取偏財並偏官。午月財官正兩全，未上雜氣取財官。申月偏印無別論，酉取正印怕逢財。戌月雜氣為七殺，亥未建祿用食神。子月之中羊刃格，丑中雜氣是財官。

For a day master of Ren water, the established pattern is determined by the month. If born in the寅 month, the甲 wood in寅 is called 'food god'; if born in the卯 month, the乙 wood is 'hurt official', and if there is an official, then 'hurt official' and 'official' are paired; if born in the辰 month, it is a mixed atmosphere, with戊 soil as 'seven killer'; if born in the巳 month, take丙 fire as 'biased wealth' and戊 soil as 'biased official'; if born in the午 month,丁 fire is wealth and己 soil is official, both wealth and official are present; if born in the未 month, take wealth and official from the mixed atmosphere; if born in the申 month,庚 metal is 'biased official', there is no other pattern; if born in the酉 month,辛 metal is 'correct official', beware of wealth breaking the official; if born in the戌 month, take the seven killer from the mixed atmosphere with戊 soil; if born in the亥 month, it is 'established fortune', using the甲 wood food god within; if born in the子 month, it is 'Yangren pattern'; if born in the丑 month, take wealth and official from the mixed atmosphere.

癸日定格：癸日寅月取傷官，卯月食神定是真。辰中雜氣是正官，巳月正財官便是。午月偏財又偏官，六月雜氣是七殺。申月正印怕逢寅，酉月偏印忌見比。戌中雜氣是財官，亥月借取傷官格。子中建祿定其真，丑中雜氣為七殺。右財官印七殺傷食六者，繫子平的切法，故錄之。

For a癸 water day master, the determination of the pattern depends on the month. In the寅 month, 甲 wood is the "Wang Guan" (offensive official); in the卯 month, 乙 wood is the "Shi Shen" (nourishing deity), which is definite and clear; in the辰 month, the mixed qi contains 戊 earth as the "Zheng Guan" (correct official); in the巳 month, 丙 fire is the "Zheng Cai" (correct wealth) and 戊 earth is the official; in the午 month, 丁 fire is the "Pian Cai" (biased wealth) and 己 earth is the "Pian Guan" (biased official); in the未 month, the mixed qi contains 己 earth as the "Qi Sha" (seven killers); in the申 month, 庚 metal is the "Zheng Yin" (correct seal), beware of the寅 month conflicting with the申 month; in the酉 month, 辛 metal is the "Pian Yin" (biased seal), avoid seeing similar officials; in the戌 month, the mixed qi contains both wealth and official; in the亥 month, it is the "Wang Guan pattern"; in the子 month, it is the "Jian Lu" (established official), which is the true pattern; in the丑 month, the mixed qi contains 己 earth as the seven killers. The above six patterns: wealth, official, seal, seven killers, offensive official, and nourishing deity, are the most essential methods for determining patterns in Zi Ping methodology, so they are all recorded here.

傷官若傷盡，卻喜見官星，傷官若論財，見官禍不輕。傷官若用印，克殺不為刑。傷官若論刃，帶合有聲名。傷官用財，不宜印鄉。傷官見官，印運不妨。雜氣財官，印俱不忌。三戊合一癸，得再嫁妻財，受克生子無育。印綬比肩，不忌財鄉。印綬多根，身旺必滯。印綬被傷克父母，官殺混雜克父母，財多身弱克父母，干與支同，損財傷妻。辛卯戊寅，不怕殺合。

When the official star is completely harmed by the official star, it is actually favorable to see the official star again (this forms a special pattern). If the official star has already been used with wealth as the main pattern, then seeing the official star again brings serious troubles. If the official star is combined with the official star and the official star can control the seven killers, it is not considered as a crime. If the official star is discussed together with the Yangren, and there is a combination, it brings fame. For those using wealth as the main pattern, it is not favorable to go through the official star's native land, as it would take away wealth and damage the official star. However, if the official star has already appeared, going through the official star's native land is not bad, because the official star can protect the official star and control the official star. As for the mixed official and wealth pattern, seeing the official star is not to be avoided. ThreeWu Earth combining with one癸water indicates marrying a woman who has been married before and thus gaining wealth; if the癸water is heavily harmed, even if children are born, they may not survive. If the official star pattern has a similar star to support the body, it is not bad to go through the wealth's native land (the similar star can take on the wealth). If there are too many official stars and they are all rooted, the body becomes too strong, leading to stagnation. If the official star is harmed by wealth, it indicates harm to the parents; if the official star and the seven killers are mixed, it also indicates harm to the parents; if there is too much wealth and the body is weak, it also indicates harm to the parents. When the heavenly stem and earthly branch are the same and repeated, it indicates loss of wealth and harm to the wife. The configuration of Xinmao day and Wuyin day is not afraid of the seven killers combining.

女命比肩即姐妹，貪合多謊詐，財有卻不怕露殺。火命人最好月支屬火，干頭有木，提出火矣。癸酉弱格，見殺必凶。官貴太甚，旺處必傾。土命不論胞胎，只論日時，不怕官殺混雜。陽干方論，陰干不取。子水怕午火，午火不怕子水。寅木不怕金，庚金不怕火，己土不怕木，卯木怕酉金，辰土怕寅木，乙日丑月不怕殺。四柱元有病要去，不去病不發。

In a female's chart, the jihuan represents sisters; those who are greedy for harmony are often deceitful and dishonest. If a person's chart has wealth, they do not fear the seven killers appearing (wealth can harmonize and generate the killer, and the killer does not attack the person). For those with a fire destiny, it is best if the month's branch is also fire, and if the heavenly stem has wood, the wood will lead out the fire. On a Guiyou day, the destiny is weak; if the seven killer appears again, it will be very bad. The official and noble energy is too strong, and when it is extremely prosperous, it will lead to downfall. For those with a destiny of earth, there is no need to consider the birth branch; only look at the day and hour pillars, and even if officials and killers are mixed, it is not a problem. These statements apply only to yang stems; yin stems are not considered in this way. Water in the hour branch fears fire in the hour branch, but fire does not fear water in the hour branch; wood in the hour branch does not fear metal, and metal does not fear fire, and earth does not fear wood. Wood in the hour branch fears metal in the hour branch, and earth in the hour branch fears wood in the hour branch; a day stem of wood born in the month of chou does not fear the seven killer. If the four pillars originally have a problem, it is necessary to remove the problem; if the problem is not removed, the destiny will not be successful.

凡看八字，先明從化為本。從化不成，方論財官。財官無取，方論格局。非格非局，無足論已。若從若化成格成局，必為富貴之命。賦云：火虛有焰，木盛多仁，得化得從，定顯聲名之士，惟甲木則無從化之理。甲己化土乙庚金，丁壬化木盡成林，丙辛化分發清濁，戊癸南方火焰侵。甲己化土，中正之合，辰戌丑未曰稼穡，勾陳得位。乙庚化金，仁義之合，巳酉丑曰從革。戊癸化火，無情之合，得火局曰炎上。天干化合者，秀氣也。地支合局者，福德也。化之真者，名公鉅卿，化之假者，孤兒異姓。化之格局，玄中又玄，妙中又妙。

When examining a person's八字, the first thing to determine is whether there is "from" (from strength) or "transformation" (change). If from and transformation are not established, then we consider wealth and official positions; if wealth and official positions are not present, then we consider the overall pattern; if neither pattern is formed, there is nothing more to discuss. If a person's八字 can both from and transform into a pattern and a structure, then it is certainly a destiny of wealth and honor. The classic text says: fire may be weak but still has light and flame, wood when abundant shows much kindness and virtue; those who can transform and from are certainly people of great reputation and success. However, the character Jia wood is strong and independent, and there is no logic for it to transform or from. The mnemonic says: Jia and Ji combine to form earth, Yi and Geng combine to form metal; Ding and Ren combine to form wood, which can grow into a forest; Bing and Xin combine to form water, which needs to be distinguished as clear or turbid; Wu and Gui combine to form fire, which spreads flames to the south. Specifically: Jia and Ji combining to form earth is called "zhongzheng" (upright and just), and when the earth branches Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are all present, it is called "jiase" (cultivation of crops), which is also called Gou Chen in its proper position. Yi and Geng combining to form metal is called "renyi" (benevolence and righteousness), and when the earth branches Si, You, and Chou are all present, it is called "congge" (transformation through metal). Wu and Gui combining to form fire is called "wuqing" (without sentiment), and when the fire pattern is formed, it is called "yanshang" (ascending fire). When the heavenly stems combine to form a transformation, it is considered refined; when the earth branches form a structure, it is considered fortune and virtue. If the transformation is genuine, one can become a high official or noble; if it is false, one may become an orphan or someone of different lineage. The pattern of transformation is profound and mysterious, subtle and wonderful.

甲從己合，賴土化生，遇乙兮，妻財暗損，逢丁兮，衣祿成空。貴顯高門，蓋得辛金之力。家殷大富，皆因戊土之功。見癸兮平生發福，逢壬兮一世飄蓬。月遇庚金，家徒四壁。時逢丙火，祿享千鍾。己能化甲，秀在於寅。逢丁兮，他人凌辱，遇乙兮，自己遭逆。陽水重重，奔走紅塵之客。庚金銳銳，孤寒白屋之人。丙內藏辛，必得其貴，戊裡藏癸，不至於貧。若要官職榮遷，先須見癸。家殷大富，務要逢辛。

The Heavenly Stem Jia Wood combines with the Earthly Branch Ji Earth, relying entirely on the Earth to generate and nourish itself. If at this time there is also Yi Wood, Yi Wood will compete for Ji Earth, causing damage to the wife's domain and the wealth star; if there is Ding Fire, it will drain the vital energy and overproduce Earth, leading to loss of fortune and sustenance. Those who achieve high status in noble families mostly receive the support of Xin Metal (the official star); those who become wealthy and prosperous are due to Wu Earth (the wealth star). Meeting Gui Water brings continuous blessings throughout life, while meeting Ren Water results in a life of wandering and lack of support. If there is Geng Metal in the month pillar, the family will be in poverty; if there is Bing Fire in the hour pillar, one can enjoy great official rank and generous salary. When Jia Wood combines with Ji Earth to form a harmonious relationship, the refined quality is寄托 in the寅 (the禄 of Jia Wood). If at this time there is Ding Fire, it indicates being humiliated and insulted by others; if there is Yi Wood competing for the combination, one will face rebellion and disorder. If there is a heavy presence of Yang Water like Ren Water, it signifies a person who is constantly involved in worldly affairs and hardworking; if there is sharp Geng Metal, it indicates someone born in poverty, living in a humble house and being poor. If there is hidden Xin Metal within Bing Fire, one will surely achieve high status; if there is hidden Gui Water within Wu Earth, one will not be poor. If one wishes to attain official rank and promotion, one must first meet Gui Water; if one wishes to become wealthy and prosperous, one must meet Xin Metal.

乙從庚化，氣稟西方。蹇難兮，生逢丙地，榮化兮，長在壬鄉。丁火當權，似春花之遇日。辛金持世，若秋草之逢霜。最喜己臨，滿堂金玉，偏宜甲向，禾麥盈倉。日日勞神，蓋為勾陳作亂。時時費力，只因玄武為殃。庚從乙化，金質彌堅。最忌辛金暗損，偏嫌丙火相煎。遇丁官兮，似蛟龍之得雲雨。逢己印兮，若鵬鶚之在秋天。癸水旺兮，田園破蕩。壬水盛兮，財祿增遷。遇戊相侵兮，不成鉅富。逢辰助力兮，永保長年。

Yi wood transforms along with Geng metal, drawing its essence from the western metal energy. If born in the land of Bing fire, fire will overcome metal, leading to many obstacles and difficulties; if growing in the land of Ren water, metal and water will mutually generate, resulting in honor and success. When Ding fire is dominant, it is like spring flowers meeting warm sunlight; when Xin metal is in charge, it is like autumn grass suffering from severe frost. Most favorable is Ji earth occupying its position, indicating a full hall of gold and jade; also suitable is Jia wood facing it, indicating abundant grain stored in granaries. If one is constantly worried, it is due to Gou Chen (Wu and Ji earth) causing trouble; if one is always exerting effort, it is because Xuan Wu (Ren and Gui water) is causing harm. Geng metal transforms along with Yi wood, making the metal even more solid. Most disliked is Xin metal secretly consuming it, and also disliked is Bing fire roasting it from the side. When Ding fire, the official star, appears, it is like a dragon obtaining clouds and rain; when Ji earth, the seal star, appears, it is like a great eagle soaring in the autumn sky. When Gui water is strong, the fields will be ruined; when Ren water is powerful, wealth and official rank will increase. When Wu earth invades, one cannot become extremely wealthy; when Chen earth supports, one can maintain prosperity for a long time.

丙為陽火，化水逢辛。有福兮，戊土在位，成名兮乙木臨身。官爵遷榮，生逢癸巳。家門顯赫，長在庚寅。強橫起於甲午，禍敗發於壬辰。屢遇陰丁，縱富貴能有幾日。重逢己土，須榮華亦似浮雲。辛能化水，得丙方成。四柱最宜見戊，一生只喜逢庚。見己兮何年發福，逢壬兮何日成名，癸水旺兮，縱困而不困。甲木旺兮，須榮而不榮。富貴榮華，重重見乙。傷殘窮迫，疊疊逢丁。

Jing is yang fire, and when it meets Xin metal it combines to form water. If Wu earth is present, there will be good fortune; if Yi wood is present, one can achieve fame. Those who attain official rank and promotion are mostly born in Guisi; families that become prominent are mostly born in Gengyin. Those who are strong and domineering originate from Jiawu; those who suffer misfortune and defeat begin in Renchen. If one repeatedly encounters Yin fire (Ding) to diminish Jing's brightness, even if one has wealth and status, it will not last long. If one encounters multiple instances of Ji earth to muddy the spiritual force, even if one is prosperous, it will be like drifting clouds. Xin metal can transform into water, but it must combine with Jing fire to do so. Among the four pillars, it is most favorable to see Wu earth; throughout one's life, it is most desirable to encounter Geng metal. If Ji earth appears to muddy the situation, in which year can one attain good fortune? If Ren water appears to disrupt the transformation, on which day can one achieve fame? When Gui water is strong, even in hardship one will not be trapped; when Ji wood is strong, it seems one should achieve success but does not. To attain wealth, honor, and prosperity, one should see multiple instances of Yi wood; if one suffers injury, poverty, and hardship, it is mostly due to encountering multiple instances of Ding fire.

丁為陰火，喜遇陽壬。見丙兮百年安逸，逢辛兮一世優遊。富貴雙全，喜甲臨於天德。祿財雙美，欣己共於金牛。活計消疏，皆因戊敗。生涯寂寞，皆為癸囚。乙木重重，財祿決無成就。庚金燦燦，功名切莫妄求。壬從丁火，秀在東方。遇甲兮多招僕馬，逢辛兮廣置田莊。丙火相逢，乃英雄之豪傑。癸水相會，為辛苦之經商。佩印乘軒，巳臨官位。飄蓬落魄，戌帶殺來。皓首無成，皆為庚金乘旺。青年不遇，蓋因乙木為殃。

Ding is a yin fire that prefers to meet with yang Ren to combine and transform into wood. Meeting Bing fire brings a hundred years of peace and comfort; encountering Xin metal brings a lifetime of ease and leisure. To achieve both wealth and honor, it is favorable to have Jia wood at the Heavenly Virtue position; to attain both official rank and wealth, it is favorable to have Ji earth with Chou (the Ox) together. Those with a bleak and scattered livelihood are due to Wu earth destroying the transformed spirit; those who are always lonely and cold are because of Gui water being trapped and unable to flow. When Bei wood appears repeatedly, there will be no achievement in wealth or official rank; when Geng metal is bright and shining, one must not dare to seek fame and success. Ren water combines with Ding fire to transform into wood, with refined and elegant qualities resting in the East. Meeting Jia wood brings many servants and carriages; encountering Xin metal allows for the acquisition of extensive fields and estates. Meeting Bing fire indicates heroes and outstanding individuals; meeting Gui water signifies people who labor hard in business. Those who can wear an official seal and ride in high-ranking carriages have Si (the Snake) at the official position; those who drift about and are in a state of despair have Xu (the Dog) bringing the seven deadly stars. Those who grow old with white hair and achieve nothing are due to Geng metal being strong and destroying the transformed spirit; those who are talented but unrecognized in youth are due to Bei wood causing trouble.

戊從癸合，化火成功。見乙兮終能顯達，逢壬兮亦自豐隆，眾貴拱持，喜丁臨於巳位。六親不睦，緣甲旺於寅宮。丙火炎炎，難尋福祿。庚金燦燦，易見亨通。妻子損兮，皆因己旺。謀為拙兮，蓋為辛雄。癸從戊合，火化當臨。丙內藏辛，一世多成多敗，甲中隱己，百年勞力勞心。倉庫豐肥欣逢丁火。田財殷實，喜得庚金。官爵升榮兮，連綿見乙。資財富貴兮，上下逢壬。財源相失兮，緣辛金之太旺，仕途蹭蹬兮，蓋己土之相侵。

The earth element Wu and the water element Gui combine to form fire. If there is also the wood element Yi, one will eventually achieve success; if there is also the water element Ren, one will naturally enjoy prosperity. When many noblemen surround and support, it is favorable to have the fire element Ding in the position of Si. If the Six Relations are not harmonious, it is due to the strong wood element Ji in the position of Yin. If the fire element Bing is too intense, it is difficult to find fortune and favor; if the metal element Geng is bright and prominent, it is easy to achieve success. If the wife is harmed, it is because the earth element Ji is too strong; if plans are clumsy, it is mostly due to the strong metal element Xin. The earth element Wu and the water element Gui combine to form fire, and the fire energy is about to arrive. If the fire element Bing contains the hidden metal element Xin, one will experience many successes and failures throughout life; if the wood element Ji contains the hidden earth element Ji, one will work hard for a hundred years without results. When the granary is full, it is favorable to meet the fire element Ding; when the land and wealth are abundant, it is favorable to meet the metal element Geng. When official rank keeps rising and one becomes prominent, it is favorable to continuously meet the wood element Yi; when wealth and status are achieved, it is favorable to meet the water element Ren both above and below. When the source of wealth is repeatedly lost, it is due to the strong metal element Xin; when the career path is difficult and unprogressive, it is mostly because the earth element Ji is interfering from the side.

甲己歌：甲己化土乙庚金，局中奇妙最難尋。局中六格分高下，貴賤方知有淺深。甲己中央化土神，時逢辰巳脫埃塵。局中歲月趨炎地，方顯功名富貴人。甲己干頭生遇春，平生作事漫勞神。百般機巧番成拙，孤苦伶丁走不停。

The song for the Jia and Ji combination says: Jia and Ji combine to form earth, Yi and Geng combine to form metal; the subtle aspects of the transformed qi are hard to explore. The pattern is divided into six levels, with varying degrees of quality, thus distinguishing the noble from the common and the deep from the shallow. Jia and Ji are in the center and transform into the earth deity; if the time pillar meets Chen or Si, they can escape worldly troubles and achieve success. If the year and month pillars also incline towards hot fire (fire generates earth), then they become people of fame and wealth. Conversely, if Jia and Ji combine in the sky pillar but are born in spring (wood is strong and controls earth, the transformed deity is restrained), they will waste their whole life without results; their cleverness becomes clumsiness, they remain lonely and have to keep moving about.

乙庚歌：乙庚金局旺於西，時遇從魁是根基。辰戌丑未如相剋，此是名門將相兒。乙庚最怕火炎炎，志氣消磨主不良。寅午重逢為下格，隨緣奔走覓衣糧。丙辛歌：丙辛化合喜逢申，翰苑英豪氣象新。潤下若居年月上，須知不是等閒人。丙辛化水生冬月，陰日陽時須見清。有土局中須破用，得金相助發前程。

The song for the combination of Yi and Geng says: Yi and Geng transform into metal, and the metal element thrives in the west. If the time pillar meets You (from Kui), then the foundation is established. Although Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei belong to earth, they interact with the transformed element, and such people are the sons of distinguished families and officials. Yi and Geng transforming into metal most fear intense fire, as fire will overcome metal, leading to the weakening of will and poor character; if寅 and午 appear repeatedly, forming a fire element, it becomes a low-level pattern, and the person can only rely on fate to struggle for a living. The song for the combination of Bing and Xin says: Bing and Xin transform into water, and they favor meeting Shen (where water is born), indicating a person with a noble and outstanding appearance in the Hanlin Academy. If the "run down" water element pattern appears in the year or month pillar, it shows that the person is not ordinary. Bing and Xin transforming into water, if born in the month of winter, with a yin day and yang hour, the atmosphere should be pure; if there is earth element to overcome water, it must remove this earth to use the water; if there is metal to assist and generate water, the future will naturally prosper.

丁壬歌：丁壬化木喜逢寅，亥卯生提是福基。除此二宮皆別論，金多尤恐返傷之。丁壬化木在寅時，蓋世文章邁等倫。曲直更歸年月地，少年平步上青雲。戊癸歌：戊癸南方火炎高，騰光時上顯英豪。局中無水傷年月，獻賦龍門奪錦袍。天元戊癸支藏水，敗壞門庭事緒多。行運更逢生旺地，傷妻克子起風波。

The rhyme for the combination of Ding and Ren says: Ding and Ren transform into wood, and it is most favorable to meet the hour of Yin. If the month is born in Hai or Mao, it is also the foundation of good fortune. Except for these positions, other cases should be considered separately. If there is too much metal, especially if it turns back to harm the transformed god. If Ding and Ren transform into wood and are born in the hour of Yin, they will have extraordinary literary achievements and surpass their peers. If the "curved and straight" wood formation is present and returns to the year or month pillar, they can rise quickly in their youth. The rhyme for the combination of Wu and Gui says: Wu and Gui transform into fire, and if born in the southern direction, the fire is fierce and intense, with brilliant flames rising on the time pillar, revealing a heroic nature. If there is no water in the formation to harm the year or month pillar, they can compose brilliant writings and win honors. Conversely, if the heavenly stems are Wu and Gui but the earthly branches hide water, it will ruin the family and cause many troubles. If the big destiny moves to the flourishing land of water, it will harm the wife and children and cause disturbances.

陰土蛇雞去會午，名為福德號貔貅。火來侵害傷殘處，事事蹉跎百事憂。己巳己酉並己丑，福德秀氣真希有。若逢歲運沖剋破，縱是榮華事不久。陰木相逢牛與蛇，生居八月暗諮嗟。為官得祿難長久，縱有文章不足誇。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Fortune Virtue refers to a rare and auspicious pattern. Yin Earth (Ji) encountering Si (Snake) and You (Rooster), and further combining with Wu Fire, is called Fortune Virtue, also known as the貅 (a mythical beast). Once fire comes to harm it, damaging its vital energy, it will experience delays in all affairs and constant worries. The days of Ji Si, Ji You, and Ji Chou are truly rare and auspicious patterns of Fortune Virtue. If these days are confronted by the year or destiny's clash and control, even if there is prosperity, it will not last long. Yin Wood (Yi) encountering Chou (Ox) and Si (Snake), and if born in the eighth month of You, will only sigh in sorrow; even if holding official rank and fortune, it will not last long, and even with literary talent and ability, it is not worth boasting about.

陰火相連巳酉丑，生居木日壽難長。更兼名利多成敗，破蕩荒淫福不昌。癸臨酉丑月臨風，百事遲延作者空。名利平生難有望，是非得失事匆匆。金居從革貴人欽，造有清高福祿深。四柱火來相混雜，空門藝術漫經綸。

Heavenly Stem Ding (Fire) is connected to the Metal triad of Si, You, and Chou. If born on a Wood day, where Wood is overcome by Metal and cannot generate Fire, longevity will be difficult. Moreover, if there are many achievements and losses in fame and fortune, and if there is destruction, disorder, and lack of prosperity, then the person's fate will be troubled. For a癸 Water day ruler, if it is near You or Chou, and the month is in the position of "wind", all matters will be delayed and efforts will be in vain. Throughout life, there will be little hope for fame and fortune, and matters of right and wrong will come and go quickly. If Gold forms the "from revolution" pattern, it will be respected by the nobleman, and such a birth chart will be noble and endowed with deep blessings and honors. However, if there is fire in the four pillars that mixes and overcomes Gold, then one can only make a living through skills in an empty place, with great ability but little success.

天元一字水為源，生在秋冬妙莫言。大小吉神逢一位，少年雲路必高遷。天元一字土為基，四季生時便是奇。辛酉二丈為格局，聰明俊秀異常兒。天元一字木為根，傳送登明顯福元。四柱官星如得地，功名利祿好爭先。天元一字若逢金，時日魁罡福氣深。庫位逢沖並帶貴，平生德行貴人欽。天元一字火融融，大吉功曹時日沖。沖起財官為發用，生平富貴福興隆。

"The Heavenly Stem of the First Character" refers to all four heavenly stems in the four pillars being the same character. If this character belongs to water, with water as the source, it is excellent if it appears in autumn or winter when water is in season; if the big destiny year and the current year also meet another auspicious deity, the person will rise quickly on the path to success at a young age. If this character belongs to earth, earth is the foundation of all things, and it is remarkable if it is born in the months of辰 (Chen), 戌 (Xu), 丑 (Chou), or 未 (Wei); if it is combined with the metal of 辛 (Xin) and 酉 (You), the person will be intelligent and outstanding, different from ordinary people. If this character belongs to wood, wood relies on its root, and if the earthly branches contain 申 (Shen) (Transmission) and 亥 (Hai) (Dawn), the original nature of good fortune will be evident; if the official star in the four pillars is also well positioned, the person can compete for fame and wealth. If this character belongs to metal, and the day pillar and hour pillar are both on the魁罡 (Kui Gang), the fortune is deep; if the Storage (Mu Ku) position is confronted and accompanied by a nobleman, the person's virtue will be respected by the nobleman throughout their life. If this character belongs to fire, the fire is warm and bright, and if the earthly branches 丑 (Chou) (Great Good Fortune) and 寅 (Yin) (Meritorious Official) are in conflict in the day or hour positions, the hidden wealth and official positions in the repository will be activated and used for the person's benefit, leading to a life of wealth and prosperity.

比肩事物莫爭論，聞訟官司為別人。兄弟親友財帛事，閉門莫與論和平。劫財羊刃兩頭居，外面光華內本虛。官殺兩頭居不出，因此當原慢嗟吁。

When the big destiny period reaches the position of the same heavenly stem, one should not argue with others about anything. As soon as there is a lawsuit, it is likely that one is causing trouble for others. In matters involving money between brothers and friends, it is better to stay at home and not interfere or mediate. When the big destiny period reaches the time of劫财 and Yangren, the appearance seems bright, but inside it is actually empty. The official star and seven killers are squeezed between the two and cannot extend outward, so when encountering such a period, one can only endure and sigh slowly.

三合財官得運時，綺羅香裡會佳期。洋洋已達青雲志，財祿婚姻喜氣宜。運遂時來事事宜，布衣有分上天梯。貴人輕著些兒力，指日青雲實可期。自是生來不受貧，官居華屋四時春。夏涼冬暖清高處，餚饌杯盤性別人。此運祥光事轉新，一團和氣藹陽春。青雲有信天書近，定是超群撥萃人。甲子丁卯非為刃，乙酉庚申理一同。合起人元財馬旺，中年顯達富家翁。

Triple Harmony forms a favorable combination of wealth and official rank, meeting auspicious circumstances in a time of elegance and prosperity; the ambition to rise high in the world is fulfilled with ease, and wealth, official rank, and marriage all bring joy. With a smooth destiny and favorable timing, everything becomes appropriate, even a commoner may ascend to high office; with a slight effort from a nobleman, rapid promotion is assured. Such a person is born free from poverty, holds office in a luxurious residence, and enjoys spring-like conditions all year round; summer is cool, winter is warm, the dwelling is lofty, and the food and utensils are different from those of ordinary people. When reaching this stage of fortune, auspicious light spreads widely and all things renew, a harmonious atmosphere like a warm spring; there are messages on the path to success, and the imperial decree is near, surely indicating a person of outstanding ability. As for Jiazi day and Dingmao day, they are not considered Yangren; Yiyou day and Gengshen day are similar; as long as the hidden heavenly stems in the earth branches combine properly, making the wealth star and post-horse flourish, success and wealth will be achieved in middle age.

比肩羊刃日時逢，若問年齡父道凶。父母干支相會合，旺星健旺壽如松。克父那堪妻又傷，堪居道院共僧房。閒身作保防連累，財破妻災有幾場。

When the day pillar and hour pillar encounter a jie (twin) or yangren (sheep knife), if the question is about age, it is ominous for the father's side — because jie and yangren compete for wealth, and wealth represents the father's star. Conversely, if the heavenly stems and earthly branches of the year and month are harmonious and beneficial to each other, and the strong stars are vigorous, then the longevity of the parents will be as enduring as pine and cypress. Those who both harm the father and injure the wife are better off living in a Taoist temple or with Buddhist monks; such people, idle and without purpose, who act as guarantors for others, should beware of being involved in troubles, facing financial loss and multiple incidents affecting their wives.

天干透出弟兄多，財絕官衰旺太過。月令又逢身旺地，青春年少哭嫦娥。當生四柱有財星，羊刃時逢定克刑。歲運更行妻墓絕，妻宮必見損年齡。

If there are too many same heavenly stems in the sky column, the wealth star is driven to a dead end, the official star also weakens, and the body becomes too strong. If the month's stem also falls in a place where the body is strong, then there will be a sorrowful loss of the wife in youth. If the four pillars originally contain the wealth star, but the time column meets Yangren, then there will certainly be harm to the wife. If the big years and destinies later move to the grave or dead end of the wife's star, the wife's palace will certainly suffer damage, and the wife will not live to old age.

五行四柱有傷官，子息初年必不安。官鬼運臨身旺地，可存一二老來看。嗣中沖旺見刑沖，月令休囚子息空。官鬼敗亡重見克，如無庶出必螟蛉。印綬重疊克子斷，子息難存誰為伴。若還留得在身邊，帶破執拗難使喚。

In the four pillars of destiny, if there is a wounded official (which is a type of affliction that overcomes the official star, and the official star is the son star), the children will certainly be unstable in their early years; if the big destiny cycle brings the official ghost to a place where the person is strong, they may be able to keep one or two, and have them to care for in old age. The son's position was originally prosperous and strong, but it is now subjected to punishment and clash, and also the month's energy is weak and confined, so the children will be lost; if the official ghost continues to decline and is repeatedly overcome, then unless they are children from another wife, they must certainly adopt a foster child. If the official's support is very strong (the official's support can overcome food and injuries, and also indicates taking away the child), it can be judged as a child being overcome, and the children will be difficult to keep, who will accompany them? Even if one child can be kept, it is mostly incomplete, with a stubborn nature and difficult to manage.

時逢七殺本無兒，此理人當仔細推。干上食神支又合，兒孫定是貴而奇。女人印綬月時逢，官食遭傷子息空。當主過房兼別立，孤辰重犯兩無功。局中官殺兩難清，羊刃重重或助之。八字純陽偏印重，妨夫疊疊更妨兒。

When the time pillar encounters seven杀, it is traditionally said that the person will have no sons. However, this principle needs careful examination: if there is a food god in the heavenly stem to control the seven杀, and the earthly branch harmonizes with it, the sons and daughters will certainly become prominent and surprising. For a female's fortune, if the official star and food god are harmed and the month and time pillars both encounter the official star, the children will be missing; such people often have to adopt children or establish a new household. If they also heavily encounter Guchen, neither side will be effective. When the official star and seven杀 are mixed in the destiny and difficult to be pure, and the Yang刃 appears repeatedly, and the八字 is entirely composed of yang stems with a heavy emphasis on the biased official star, such a female's fortune will repeatedly harm her husband and also harm her children.

戊己生時氣不全，月時兩處見傷官。必當頭面有虧損，膿血之瘡苦少年。日主加臨戊己生，支神火局氣薰蒸。沖刑剋破當殘疾，髮禿那堪眼不明。丙丁日主五行衰，七殺加臨三合來。升合日求衣食缺，耳聾殘疾面塵埃。壬癸重重疊疊排，時辰設若見天財。縱然頭面無斑癩，定是其人眼目災。丙丁火旺疾難防，四柱休囚辰巳方。木火相生來此地，啞中風疾暗中亡。

The person's heavenly stem is戊 or己 earth, which is born in the hour but lacks full strength. If both the month and hour pillars also show the presence of the official star, this person will certainly suffer losses on the head and face, and in youth will endure suffering from boils, sores, and wounds. If the day stem is戊 or己 earth and the earthly branches form a fire trinity, the heat will be intense and oppressive; if further subjected to conflict, punishment, or destruction, the person will suffer from disabilities, hair loss, and poor eyesight. If the day stem is丙 or丁 fire and the five elements are weak, with the seven deadly stars also present, and the triple harmony comes together, this person will be constantly busy yet still lack food and clothing, often suffering from deafness and disabilities, and appearing dusty and worn. If壬 and癸 water are repeated and the hour also shows the wealth star, even if there are no sores on the face, there will certainly be eye troubles. If丙 and丁 fire are too strong, diseases are hard to prevent, and if the four pillars are weak and the energy falls in the direction of辰 or巳, then if wood and fire generate and converge here, there will be diseases like muteness and stroke, leading to death without awareness.

壽算幽玄識者希，識時須是洩天機。六親內有憎嫌者，歲運逢之總不宜。壽星明朗壽元辰，繼母逢之不可當。寵妾不來相救助，命如衰草值秋霜。丙臨申位逢陽水，定見天年夭可知。透出干頭壬癸水，其人必定死無疑。

The calculation of lifespan is profound and mysterious, understood by very few, and truly grasping it would be revealing heavenly secrets. Among the Six Relations, if there is a star that the destiny chart dislikes, encountering it in the big year or the ten-year period is generally inauspicious. A clear longevity star and a stable longevity hour are usually good, but if the "stepmother" (biased official star stealing food) arrives, it becomes unbearable; without the help of a favored concubine (biased wealth), life is like withered grass under autumn frost. If the fire element (Bing) is in the position of the monkey (Shen), which is a weak position for fire, and is further attacked by yang water (Ren water, seven killing stars), it is clear that the person will die young. If the Ren and Gui water elements appear in the heavenly stem, the person is certain to die.

偏財得位發他鄉，慷慨風流性要剛。別立家園三兩處，因名因利自家忙。偏財得所最為良，透出羊刃甚可傷。破蕩家庭渾閒事，敗門辱祖逞兇強。偏財別立在他鄉，寵妾防妻更足傷。愛慾有情妻妾眾，更宜村酒野花香。

Those with偏财 (biased wealth) often achieve success in foreign lands, are generous and charming, yet strong-willed. They tend to establish homes in several places, driven by fame and profit, and are constantly busy throughout their lives. Having偏财 in the right position is ideal, but if the heavenly stem reveals Yangren (Yangren), it becomes very harmful. Such people treat the loss of family fortune as commonplace, damage family reputation, disgrace their ancestors, and persist in arrogance. Those who establish their homes in foreign lands are prone to favoring concubines and must be cautious of their main wife, which can cause harm. These individuals have strong desires for love and affection, have many wives and concubines, and particularly enjoy village wine and the fragrance of wild flowers.

財官印綬三般物，女命逢之必旺夫。不犯殺多無混雜，身強制伏有稱呼。女命傷官福不真，無財無印受孤貧。局中若見傷官透，必作堂前使喚人。有夫帶合須還正，有合無夫定是偏。官殺犯重成下格，傷官重合不須言。官帶桃花福壽昌，桃花帶殺少禎祥。命中切忌桃花犯，劫比桃花大不良。女命傷官格內嫌，帶財帶印福方堅。傷官旺處傷夫主，破了傷官損壽元。

Wealth, official rank, and official seal are three things; when a woman's destiny includes these, it is beneficial for her husband. As long as she does not have too many seven killers and does not have official and killer stars mixed together, and her day master is strong enough to control them, she will have a good status. A woman's destiny with a wound official star indicates uncertain fortune; if she also lacks wealth and official seal to resolve it, she will suffer from loneliness and poverty. If the wound official star appears in the heavenly stem, she is likely to be a servant in someone else's home. If she has a proper husband (official star) and also has a harmonious relationship, her status is still proper. However, if there is only a harmonious relationship without a proper husband, she is definitely a concubine. If official and killer stars repeatedly conflict, it forms a low status. If there are many wound officials and they are harmonized, it is even worse. If the official star is accompanied by a flower (taohua), it indicates a long and prosperous life. However, if the flower is accompanied by seven killers, it is rarely auspicious. The destiny should avoid being harmed by the flower, especially when combined with劫财 and 比肩, which is very bad. Women's destinies most fear having wound officials in a good pattern; they must have wealth and official seal to have solid fortune. If the wound official is in a strong position, it will harm the husband; but if the wound official is destroyed too much, it will shorten one's lifespan.

正月建寅歌：正月寅宮元是木，木生火旺得長生。戌兼午未宮中喜，申酉休囚數莫行。寅月重逢午戌亥，庚申為主兩推排。無根有力方宜火，主弱休囚怕火來。

The song for the first month, which is built on the寅 (Yin) branch, says: In the寅 (Yin) palace of the first month, the original element is wood. Wood can generate fire, and the Bing fire is also in the寅 (Yin) branch where it gets "growth". Therefore, the fire energy becomes strong. If the column contains the戌 (Xu) branch, along with the午 (Wu) and 未 (Wei) branches, these are favorable (they form a fire trinity or a fire and earth environment). If the申 (Shen) or 酉 (You) branches appear, the wood is weakened by the metal and becomes weak and confined, so such a destiny should be avoided. If the寅 (Yin) month has many instances of午 (Wu), 戌 (Xu), and 亥 (Hai), and the main elements are 庚 (Geng) and 申 (Shen), then the body and wealth should be considered separately. If the day's main element has no root but still has strength, then using fire is suitable. If the day's main element is weak and confined, then fire is feared as it drains energy and harms the body.

如用寅宮木火神，南方午未祿財欣。逆行戌亥還當旺，破損憂愁見酉申。庚辛主弱逢寅月，午戌加臨會殺星。日主無根宜透土，逆行金水福隆興。戊己身衰喜建寅，重重官殺必榮身。只宜木火相生局，運到西方怕酉申。

If the heavenly stem 甲 (Jia) wood and 丙 (Bing) fire hidden in the寅 (Yin) branch are taken as the "useful god," when the destiny moves to the southern branches 午 (Wu) and 未 (Wei), it is a joyful time for wood and fire to flourish, with wealth and prosperity. If the big destiny moves backward to 戌 (Xu) and 亥 (Hai), the 寅 wood gains "growth" in 亥 (Hai) and the 丙 fire is stored in 戌 (Xu), still having some roots, so it remains strong and usable. But once it moves to 酉 (You) and 申 (Shen), the metal becomes strong and cuts the wood, and the fire's roots are cut off, thus the "useful god" is destroyed, and sorrow and damage follow. For days with 庚 (Geng) and 辛 (Xin) metal as the main element born in 寅 (Yin) month, the metal is in "desolate land" and weak. If the pillar also has 午 (Wu) and 戌 (Xu) forming a fire circle with 寅 (Yin), fire becomes the "seven killer" for metal, and the killer stars in a group are very harmful to the body. Since this main element has no roots, it is best if the heavenly stem reveals 戊 (Wu) or 己 (Ji) earth to release the fire and nourish the metal. When the big destiny moves backward to the metal and water lands of 申 (Shen), 酉 (You), 亥 (Hai), and 子 (Zi), with brothers, sisters, and the birth element supporting, fortune becomes abundant. For days with 戊 (Wu) or 己 (Ji) earth as the main element, which is weak and prefers to be born in 寅 (Yin) month, it entirely relies on the 丙 (Bing) fire in 寅 (Yin) for "growth" to nourish the earth. Therefore, although the 甲 (Jia) wood and 丙 (Bing) fire in 寅 (Yin) are heavily present, they can help by transforming the killer through the birth element, thus bringing honor and success. However, only the pattern of wood and fire mutually generating is suitable. If the big destiny moves west to 申 (Shen) or 酉 (You), 申 (Shen) will clash with 寅 (Yin), damaging the root of the 丙 (Bing) fire's "growth," which should be a cause for worry.

丙丁二月身逢印，大怕庚辛酉丑傷。水運發榮木火旺，西方行運定遭殃。甲日卯月重逢丑，格中有火不須嫌。再行火土興財祿，歲運宜金怕水纏。木正榮於卯月中，若將為用喜生逢。北方亥子成名利，午未行來助福濃。

Jia and Bing fire days are born in the second lunar month, which is the month of卯 wood. The卯 wood generates fire, which is the '印绶' (nurturing star). The most dangerous situation is when the heavenly stem reveals庚 or辛 metal, and the earthly branches also have酉 or丑, forming a metal group. Metal will weaken the wood, damaging the nurturing star, and the fire will lose its source. In such a case, traveling through water paths will bring prosperity, because water generates卯 wood, which in turn generates fire, making both wood and fire strong. However, if one travels west to申 or酉, the metal becomes strong and cuts down the wood, which will definitely bring misfortune. For甲 wood days born in the卯 month, it is naturally '建禄' (established fortune) and strong. If the column also has丑 earth, the辛 metal in丑 is the '正官' (correct official) for甲, and the己 earth is the '正财' (correct wealth). As long as there is丙 or丁 fire in the column to control the辛 metal, it is not a problem. After that, traveling through fire and earth paths is good, as fire is '食伤' (food and injury) and earth is wealth, leading to prosperity in wealth and official position. The best years and paths are those with metal to complete the official position, and the most dangerous are those with water to generate wood and extinguish fire, which will confuse the pattern. The卯 month is the most prosperous month for wood. If we take this strong wood as the '用神' (useful god), then the best paths are those that generate and support it. Northern paths like亥 and子 water generate wood, which can lead to fame and profit. Southern paths like午 and未 fire allow wood and fire to shine together, which can also enhance good fortune.

己卯日主當二月，殺星有露福偏奇。只宜木火重迎見，金水行來數必虧。庚辛卯月多逢木，日主無根怕旺財。南北兩頭多有破，如逢申酉福方來。卯宮大怕遇金降，火旺根深制伏強。四柱有金嫌巳丑，運來酉上定損傷。癸日無根卯月逢，局中有火返成功。如行身旺多財福，若到官鄉數必終。

The day master is JI soil sitting on MAO, born in the second lunar month. MAO contains YI wood which overcomes JI soil, making the "seven killer" (seven deadly) in command. This pattern of a clearly visible killer star brings unusual fortune, because if the body can bear the killer, the killer becomes power. It is most suitable to have repeated wood and fire. Wood is the killer, fire is the official, the killer generates the official, and the official regenerates the body, forming the "killer and official mutual generation" pattern. If there is one line of metal and water, metal drains the soil's strength, and water enhances the killer's power, the destiny will be damaged. For the day master GENG and XIN metal, born in MAO month and with much wood in the column, MAO wood is the metal's wealth. Unfortunately, the day master has no root, is weak, and cannot bear wealth, so it is most feared to have excessive wealth. If the destiny moves to the southern fire land, fire will overcome metal; if it moves to the northern water land, water will drain metal and generate wood, causing damage on both sides. Only when it moves to SHEN and YOU metal land, where metal gets its fortune and sharpness, the body becomes strong enough to bear wealth, and fortune comes. MAO palace has strong wood, which is most feared by metal. If the column has strong fire and deep roots of wood, fire can control metal, thus controlling it. However, once the column has metal, it is feared that the branches SI and CHOU combine with YOU to form a metal group. If the destiny moves to YOU, the metal energy is complete, and the wood deity will be damaged. For the day master GUI water, born in MAO month without a root, water is drained by wood and already weak. However, if there is fire in the pattern, it forms the "food and injury generating wealth" pattern of water generating wood and wood generating fire, leading to success. After that, if the big destiny moves to a strong body land, wealth and fortune will naturally increase. If it moves to the official and killer land, earth will overcome water, and the body becomes even weaker, leading to a certain end.

三月辰宮只論土，煞多金水化為祥。提綱若用財官印，金水相逢命有傷。戊土無根日坐寅，重重水旺福財深。如行水火宮中吉，金水相逢禍必侵。三月干頭只用金，火生土還真厚福。身為壬癸多逢土，火旺提防禍必臨。

In the third lunar month, the month is of the earth element, so the first thing to consider is this earth element. The辰 (Chen) is also a water reservoir. If there are many "seven killers" in the pillar, they need to be relieved and transformed by metal and water. What is harmful can become beneficial. If we take the month's earth element as the main reference and select the "wealth," "official," and "seal" deities, we should be cautious of encountering metal and water that may weaken the useful deities, causing harm to the destiny. The day's ruler is Wu (Wu) earth, sitting on寅 (Yin). The甲 wood in寅 (Yin) is harmful to earth, while丙 fire can generate earth, but the earth remains rootless. At this time, if there is a lot of water and it is strong, water is the wealth of Wu earth. The body can borrow the丙 fire in寅 (Yin) as the seal to warm and support the earth, resulting in abundant wealth. This destiny is favorable when it goes through water or fire years. However, if gold and water appear together, the gold will weaken the earth's energy, and the water will strengthen the wealth star, leading to inevitable misfortune. For those born in the third lunar month, if only one metal is selected as the useful deity—metal is the "food and injury" generated by earth—then it is essential to have fire to generate earth, which in turn generates metal, ensuring a continuous source of blessings. If the day's ruler is Ren (Ren) or Gui (Gui) water and there is a lot of earth in the pillar, the earth is the "official and killer" that controls water. At this time, the most important is to avoid the fire year: fire generates earth, and the stronger the earth, the more dangerous the water, leading to inevitable misfortune.

甲乙如臨如四天，木鄉水旺振財源。北方水地多凶破，酉丑相逢我便言。四月干頭水土逢，火鄉木旺祿還通。如行金水多成敗，更怕提綱相對沖。金水干頭四月胎，土為正印木為財。身強土厚宜金水，日主輕浮怕水來。壬日巳月金火土，無根無印怕財鄉。順行申酉升名利，逆走東方壽不長。四月金生火旺土，三般神用要分明。財官印綬藏宮內，運看高低仔細尋。

The day master of Jia and Yi wood, when encountering the fire of the fourth month (Si), the wood's energy is drained by fire; when moving to a place where wood and water are strong, water nourishes wood, wood generates fire, and fire produces earth wealth, thus the source of wealth is revitalized. Conversely, if there is excessive water in the northern direction, the water overwhelms the wood, causing it to float, and also extinguishes the hidden丙 fire in Si, which often leads to misfortune and destruction. As for the case where You and Chou form a metal group to overcome wood, that is even more obvious. For those born in the fourth month, if the heavenly stem shows water and earth, and they move to a fire place, the wood becomes strong, fire becomes bright, and the official fortune remains smooth; but if they move to a metal and water place, metal overcomes wood, water extinguishes fire, and success and failure alternate. It is even more dangerous if the branches of the big year's destiny conflict with the Si of the month—when亥 comes to conflict with Si, the main thread is broken, and the entire situation becomes unstable. For those with heavenly stems of Geng and Xin metal, and Ren and Gui water, born in the fourth month, the hidden Wu earth in Si is the "official" of metal. The wood of Yin and Mao, which is Jia and Yi, is the wealth of metal. If the body is strong and the earth is thick, it is suitable to move to a metal and water place to release its refined energy; but if the day master is naturally weak and rootless, it is dangerous for water to further drain the metal's energy. For a Ren water day master born in the fourth month, the Si contains hidden Geng metal, Bing fire, and Wu earth. The day master has no root and no official, and it is most dangerous to enter a wealth place again, as excessive wealth with a weak body brings disaster. This destiny, when moving in the direction of Shen and You, metal generates water and the body receives official support, leading to rising fame and fortune; but when moving in the opposite direction of Yin and Mao, wood drains water, leading to a short lifespan. The fourth month is a time when metal is born, fire is strong, and earth receives its official position. The three divine forces of "wealth," "official," and "official" each have their own use and must be clearly distinguished. Since wealth, official, and official are all hidden in the Si palace, the high or low level of the destiny depends on which one is led out by the big year's destiny, which must be carefully examined.

五月宮中正火榮，高低貴賤兩分明。財官並用宜生旺，化殺欣逢要水平。五月炎炎正論火，如逢木火自然興。西方金水多防克，丑上須知怕子迎。午宮怕水子來沖，用火逢沖數必凶。日主庚辛如會煞，運中逢此返成功。財官印綬如藏午，西北休臨申子辰。木土火鄉還富貴，再行申酉戌災重。

In May, the fire in theWu Palace is at its most prosperous and flourishing, and the distinction between a person's fate, status, and fortune is most clearly determined by this. If both 'wealth' and 'proper official' are used together, it is advantageous for the person's body and the wealth and official positions to be in a place of birth and prosperity. If there is too much fire, turning into 'seven killers', then it is good to have water to transform the killer, achieving a balance between water and fire. In May, which is very hot, when analyzing a person's destiny, the fire is the first thing to consider. If there are more wood and fire in the pillar, the fire will naturally become strong. If there is too much metal from the west, such as Shen and You, or too much water from the north, such as Ren and Gui, it should be cautious as they may weaken the useful elements. The earth in the branch,丑, can naturally weaken the fire, but it is also afraid of the water in Zi coming to combine with it, causing disturbance. The午宫 is most afraid of water, especially the Zi which conflicts with午. If the useful element is fire and it is conflicted, the fate will certainly be bad. However, if the day's main element is Geng or Xin metal, the fire in午 is actually its 'seven killer'. If in the destiny there is water that conflicts with午 and controls the fire, it is actually successful in eliminating the killer. If 'wealth', 'official', and 'seal' are all hidden in午, with Ji earth as wealth, Ding fire as official killer, and Yi wood as the residual qi of the seal, then the big destiny should not go to the northwest, where Shen, Zi, and Chen form a water group to conflict with午, thus breaking the useful elements. If the destiny goes to the areas of wood, earth, and fire, it will still lead to wealth and honor. If it further goes to Shen, You, and Xu, where metal is strong and produces water, disasters will be serious.

未月支藏木官時，不分順逆格高低。南方行去東方旺，西位休愁戌亥虧。

In the earth of Wei (未) in June, there is a residual energy of Yi wood. If this Yi wood is the official star of the day's stem, the pattern will have a solid foundation. Whether the big years go in the positive or reverse direction, there will be a clear distinction between high and low, and it will not be useless. When the big years go to the south, towards Si and Wu, fire generates Wei earth, and the earth nourishes the root of the official star. When the big years go to the east, towards Yin and Mao, the wood becomes strong, and the official star becomes even stronger. Even when the big years go to the west, towards Shen and You, there is no need to worry. Only when the big years reach Xu and Hai, the earth of Xu is a fire store, making the earth dry and the wood withered, and the water in Hai,壬 water, drains the metal and helps the wood, causing disorder, then there will be a loss.

印綬財官月建中，北方回喜福還真。水清金旺多生貴，大限行來最怕寅。庚辛二日藏申月，有官有印有財星。逆行辰巳榮財祿，北方須知富貴成。壬癸生臨七八月，火土多厚北方奇。無傷無破休行水，帝旺臨字運不宜。

In the seventh month, the month builder is Shen. Shen contains hidden庚 metal, 壬 water, and 戊 earth, so the "印绶", "财", and "官" are all included within the month builder. This kind of destiny is happy to see the northern direction of Hai and Zi, where water and metal mutually generate, thus bringing true fortune. Clear water and strong metal form the noble quality of "gold white and water clear", which brings many noble people. However, the big destiny is most afraid of traveling to Yin, as Yin and Shen clash, scattering the useful god in the month builder. For days with 庚 or 辛 metal, the metal is hidden in Shen month. In Shen, 庚 metal is the禄, 壬 water is the food and injury, and 戊 earth is the印. The column contains official,印, and财. When the big destiny goes backward to Chen and Si, Chen is the warehouse of water and earth, and Si is the growth of metal, which brings wealth and honor. When going forward to the northern water land, metal and water mutually generate, thus achieving wealth and honor. For days with 壬 or 癸 water born in the seventh month Shen or eighth month You, strong metal generates water. If the column has thick fire and earth, fire is the财, earth is the官, then going to the northern water land is most wonderful. If the original structure is not injured or broken, and the structure is already formed, there is no need to go to the water destiny again. Water is already sufficient, and if it reaches the place of prosperity, the extreme prosperity will cause change, and the destiny is not suitable.

甲乙無根八月逢，庚辛金旺不嫌凶。北方水運財星足，逆走南方得失中。酉月藏金乙日逢，北方亥子水重重。離明午未財權重，巳丑加臨壽必終。甲乙酉月多官煞，無根日主一生低。北方順走休臨丑，逆走南方巳上虧。

The heavenly stem Jia and Yi wood are day masters without roots, born in the month of You metal. The strong metal officials and killers are in power, which is a bad sign. However, if the body is extremely weak and can abandon the destiny to follow the pattern, or if the printing star can transform the killer, it is not a problem. This destiny benefits from the northern water flow of Hai and Zi, which nourishes the wood and releases the metal energy. The wood can be nourished and bear wealth, and the wealth star is sufficient. Going in the opposite direction to the southern fire land, fire can control metal but also drains the wood, resulting in a mixed outcome. In the month of You, metal energy is hidden, and the day master Yi wood meets it. It is most favorable to have heavy water of Hai and Zi in the north to nourish the body and transform the killer. If it moves to the southern fire land of Wu and Wei, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, and earth is the wealth of Yi wood. Although the wealth power is heavy, the body cannot bear it. If it meets Si and Chou together with You to form a metal circle, the killer is heavy and the body is light, leading to a short life. Jia and Yi wood in the month of You often see both officials and killers, and the day master has no roots, resulting in a low destiny. Going in the direction of northern water is good, but it should not reach Chou, as Chou and You form a metal circle, which helps the officials and killers. Going in the opposite direction to the south, it also suffers loss at Si, as Si and You are the beginning of the metal circle.

丁生酉月天干癸，去煞方能可去財。有氣保身存印綬，無情行到水中來。秋金酉丑重金旺，除非火煉有聲名。東方行去盈財祿，西北來臨禍必傾。酉為印綬火為財，食用傷官一例排。金水相生榮福厚，南方休到午中來。

The day master is Ding Fire, born in the month of You (Metal). The metal in You is Xin Metal, which is the 'biased wealth' for Ding Fire. The heavenly stem also reveals Gui Water, which is the 'seven killer'. At this time, either the killer must be removed or the wealth must be abandoned; both cannot be retained together, and the pattern must be clear and pure. If Ding Fire itself has strength and there is also the 'imperial robe' of Yi Wood to nourish the day master, then the fate is secure. However, once the destiny enters the water region, the water becomes strong and the killer becomes powerful, and Ding Fire is weakened and in danger. In autumn, the metal meets You and Chou to form a group, making the metal heavy and strong. Unless there is fire to temper it into a useful object, it cannot achieve fame. This destiny is beneficial when moving east to寅 and卯, where wood is the wealth of metal, and the wealth and honor are abundant. However, when it reaches the northwest direction of Shen, You, Hai, and Zi, the metal and water become even stronger without restraint, leading to inevitable disaster. If the day master takes You Metal as the 'imperial robe' and fire as wealth, then the 'food god' and 'harmful official' should also be arranged according to the same pattern. When metal and water generate each other, there will be great prosperity and blessings. However, one should not go south, especially not to Wu, where fire overcomes metal and harms the imperial robe.

九月戌中藏火土，庚辛不忌日無根。格中若無財官印，運到南方福祿真。甲乙秋生九月中，火衰金旺怕庚辛。如臨木火興家計，金水纏來福便臨。財官印綬九月臨，發旺升騰見卯寅。順去北方行子丑，逆行嫌酉破逢申。

In the ninth lunar month, the earth element戌 (Xu) contains the fire element丁 (Ding) and the earth element戊 (Wu), with fire and earth sharing the same palace. For days ruled by庚 (Geng) or辛 (Xin) metal, even though they have no root in the month, they can rely on the戊 (Wu) earth in戌 (Xu) as their印 (印 star) to nourish them, so there is no need to avoid it. If the pattern lacks clear manifestations of「财」(wealth),「官」(official), or「印」(nourishing star), then the principle of adjusting the climate should be used. When the person's fortune reaches southern fire lands, the fire can warm the metal and the earth can be generated, thus bringing true fortune and honor. For甲 (Jia) and乙 (Yi) wood born in the last month of autumn, the fire has already weakened and the metal is strong, so they most fear the heavenly stem to reveal庚 (Geng) or辛 (Xin) metal to harm the wood. If the person's fortune reaches lands of wood and fire, the wood gets help from similar elements and the fire restrains庚 (Geng) and辛 (Xin), leading to prosperity. But if gold and water come together, the metal harms the wood and the water drains the metal, helping the wood lose its normal order, making fortune difficult to arrive. If「财」(wealth),「官」(official), and「印」(nourishing star) are all present in the ninth month's戌 (Xu), then when reaching the land of卯 (Mao) or寅 (Yin) wood, it is most favorable for prosperity and promotion, because the wood loosens the earth, which can bring out the useful god in the warehouse. This fate is favorable when moving in the northern direction of子 (Zi) or丑 (Chou), but unfavorable when moving in the opposite direction of酉 (You). The connection between酉 (You) and戌 (Xu) makes the metal too strong, and if申 (Shen) comes, it conflicts with寅 (Yin), breaking the root of prosperity.

戌月金生藏火土，或行南北或行東。不分順逆高低格，大運逢辰壽必終。壬日無根戊己多，生居九月忌財過。逆行休用南方午，寅丑如逢奈若何。丙丁日主戌中句，財透天干作用神。此格傷官煞喜旺，只愁煞旺又傷身。

In the month of戌, the earth element is strong and can generate metal. The戌 also contains hidden丁fire and戊earth, so fire and earth are both present. Such a destiny, whether traveling to the south, north, or east, can have its merits, and there is no need to strictly follow the order of progression or regression to determine the quality of the pattern. However, the worst is when the big destiny meets the year of辰, as the conflict between辰 and戌 will scatter the fire and earth in the warehouse, leading to a certain end of life. The壬water day master has no root, and there is a lot of戊and己earth in the column, which is the time when earth is strongest. Earth is the "official and killer" that controls water, and since water is weak, it cannot bear wealth, so excessive wealth is undesirable. For this destiny, when progressing in reverse, do not use southern午fire, as it generates earth and strengthens the official and killer. When encountering寅or丑, it is also helpless, as寅contains丙fire that generates earth, and丑is a damp earth that supports it. For a day master with丙or丁fire, the destiny falls in戌, where辛metal is the wealth. If wealth appears in the heavenly stem, it should be taken as the "useful god." This pattern prefers "injury and official" to generate wealth and also prefers strong "official and killer" to gain power. The only worry is that the killer is too strong, which may harm the day master's body.

水木生居亥月乾，財官印綬喜相連。用壬運旺西方去，用木須欣寅卯邊。亥月壬殺喜東南，來至東南發顯官。大運愁逢金水地，再行西兌壽難完。財官印綬立乾宮，水木相生福祿通。喜水喜金嫌火土，運行最怕巳刑沖。水旺當生亥子宮，根多水弱格中逢。重行火土財官旺，運到西方一路通。日主無根干上金，月通亥子土來侵。只宜印綬扶身位，何怕提綱損用神。

In the tenth month, the Month Builder is亥, which in the Later Heaven hexagram position belongs to Qian (Heaven). Water and wood are strong in this month, as the亥 contains both Ren water and Jia wood, which are vigorous. "Wealth," "Official Star," and "Scholarly Rank" often form a continuous flow. If Ren water is taken as the Useful God, then the big destiny period should go towards the western direction of Shen and You, as metal can generate water and the source remains unending. If Jia wood is taken as the Useful God, then it is favorable to be in the areas where Bing and Mao wood are strong, as the Useful God gains its fortune there. If the Ren water in the亥 month is the "Seven Killers" of the day's ruler, then it is favorable to go to the southeast area of wood and fire. Wood can relieve the water's strength, and fire can form wealth and official star. Only when going to the southeast can one achieve official rank. The most worrying situation is when the big destiny period meets metal and water again, making the killer force even stronger. If the big destiny period goes to the western Dui metal, it is difficult to preserve one's lifespan. "Wealth," "Official Star," and "Scholarly Rank" are all established within the Qian palace of亥. Water and wood generate each other, so happiness and honor naturally flow smoothly. This destiny favors water and metal but dislikes fire and earth. If fire and earth appear, they will suppress water and obscure metal. The most feared destiny period is巳, as it conflicts with亥 and is in conflict with Shen. Once the main thread is disturbed, the entire situation is harmed. Water should naturally be strong in the亥 and Zi palaces. However, if there are too many wood roots in the column, they will drain the water's strength, resulting in the pattern of "many roots but weak water." In such a case, it is better to go to fire and earth, as fire represents wealth and earth represents official star. Although wealth and official star are strong, they must be supported by the body. Only by going to the western metal area to generate water and support the body can the path be smooth. If the day's ruler has no root and only a little metal in the sky, and the water in the month is connected to the亥 and Zi palaces, but there is earth to suppress it, then it is only suitable to take the "Scholarly Rank" metal to support the body and hold position. Once the body has support, there is no need to fear the water and earth in the month damaging the Useful God.

丙丁日主月逢子，支下存申時又辰。火土旺鄉成富貴，再行金水禍難禁。子宮有水金鄉旺，見土休囚忌破支。元有土離逢水貴，午來沖破壽元終。庚金遇水多強吉，火土相逢未必凶。運去元神番作貴，再行午運禍重重。庚日逢寅午戌行，日通火局是提綱。如行金水番成局，火土又來禍怎當。水歸冬旺樂無憂，透用財官富九州。逆順不分還富貴，提綱刑剋事多休。

Jia and Yi fire are the day rulers born in the eleventh lunar month, which is the Zi water month. The earthly branches also contain Shen, and the hour pillar again has Chen. Shen, Zi, and Chen form a water trinity, creating a water situation. The official and killer elements are strong, while the fire is extremely weak. This destiny must go through a prosperous fire and earth environment. Fire gets help from its kind, and earth controls water, leading to wealth and honor. If it goes through metal and water again, metal generates water, and water controls fire, leading to inevitable disasters. Zi is originally a water place, and if it goes through the metal place again, both metal and water are strong. At this time, the presence of earth becomes weak and ineffective, fearing it will break the earthly branch structure. If the original chart has earth and it is located in the southern Li fire position, and water is used to moisten and adjust, it can lead to honor and prestige. However, if Wu comes to conflict with Zi, water and fire fight each other, the useful god is attacked, and the lifespan ends. For a Geng metal day ruler encountering a lot of water, water is the food and injury element that drains its brilliance, often indicating strength and good fortune. Even if fire and earth meet, fire is the official and killer, and earth is the seal and robe, it may not necessarily be bad. When the destiny goes through and the origin god is triggered, it turns into a noble destiny. However, if it goes through Wu again, the fire in Wu strongly controls Geng, leading to repeated disasters. For a Geng metal day ruler encountering the big year pillar of Yin, Wu, and Xu, and the day branch connects to the fire trinity, which is the main topic, it becomes a heavy killer and weak body. At this time, if the destiny goes through metal and water, water controls fire, and metal supports the body, it can form a structure. If fire and earth come again to support the killer, how can the disasters be borne? Water returning to winter and being strong is a happy and carefree situation. If the heavenly stem also reveals the "wealth" and "official" as the useful god, it can become extremely wealthy. This destiny is prosperous whether it goes forward or backward, still leading to wealth and honor. However, if the main topic is harmed by punishment, conflict, control, or destruction, many things will have to stop.

甲子生居丑月中，無根金水不嫌凶。重行金水聲名顯，火土相逢破本宗。丙丁坐丑財中殺，四柱無根忌水鄉。運到火鄉加火助，須知顯振利名香。壬癸生居丑月提，有金有土格中奇。順行辰巳興財祿，逆去升高申酉支。

On a Jiazi day, if born in the twelfth month of Chou, the wood lacks roots and the column contains heavy metal and water. Although it seems ominous, it is actually not unfavorable. As stated in "Dubo," "Yi wood without roots, born in the month of Chou, with abundant metal leads to prestige," which perfectly illustrates this situation: metal can form the official star, and water can nourish the body. When the strength is extremely weak, yielding to the environment becomes a special pattern. This destiny, when encountering a journey of metal and water, will achieve fame and success; but when encountering fire and earth, fire will drain the wood's energy, and earth will assist metal to damage the roots, thus breaking the foundation of the family. For a day ruler of Bing or Ding fire sitting on Chou, the Chou contains Xin metal as wealth and Ji soil as "seven killers," wealth accompanied by killers; if the column lacks roots, it is most unfavorable to enter the water region again, as the killers become too heavy to harm the body. When the journey reaches the fire region, with the help of similar elements and fire, the body becomes strong enough to bear wealth and killers, thus achieving fame and fortune naturally. For a day ruler of Ren or Gui water, with Chou as the main element, Chou contains Xin metal and Ji soil, metal as the scholar and soil as the official, both elements are present, making it very special. Proceeding in the order of Chen and Si, Chen is the repository of water and soil, and Si is the growth of metal, thus wealth and honor arise; going in the reverse direction to Shen and You metal branches, the scholar element finds its place, and the status rises accordingly.

戊土生居十二月，傷官財旺藏時節。水清金白助格中，若見火土多周折。己干提丑支金局，煞旺身強格局高。金水重來名利厚，財鄉火地不堅牢。丙日多根丑局逢，財官藏在見祿中。水鄉有旺金鄉吉，土困行南總是空。庚辛丑月申居正，火土來臨福祿齊。壬癸天干或支出，一見己土喜相宜。

The day master is Wu Earth born in the twelfth month, Chou. Within Chou, Xin Metal is the 'offspring' and Gui Water is the 'original wealth'. Both the 'offspring' and 'original wealth' are hidden within this month. If the column has clear water and white metal, with metal and water generating each other to support the structure, it is excellent. However, if fire and earth appear together, fire generates earth and earth covers metal, trapping both the 'offspring' and 'original wealth', leading to many difficulties. For Ji Earth day master, with Chou as the main element, if the branches form the Si-You-Chou metal triple, it causes excessive leakage of the self. At this time, if the 'seven killers' are also strong and the day master is strong, the 'killers' can become power, making the structure higher. If there is a lot of metal and water, fame and fortune will be substantial. However, if one goes to the wealth area or a fire area, fire will overcome metal and dry up the water source, making the foundation unstable. For Bing Fire day master, with many roots, and encountering the Chou and Si-You metal triple, Xin Metal is the wealth and Gui Water is the official. Both wealth and official are hidden within the structure where Bing Fire has its root. This fate is favorable when going to the water area with strength or the metal area. However, if earth blocks the fire energy, and then going south, it seems to help the self but actually has no effect, ultimately leading to nothing. For Geng and Xin Metal day masters born in the Chou month, with Shen Metal in its proper position, the metal energy is strong. If fire and earth appear, fire is the official and earth is the seal, leading to full fortune and happiness. If Ren and Gui Water appear in the heavenly stem or are revealed from the earth branches, causing excessive leakage, and then Ji Earth appears to control water and preserve metal, it is exactly suitable.

凡觀男子命，先論財官始。有財乃為妻，有官方作子。印綬為二親，比肩乃兄弟。財死慮喪妻，官死宜克子。印死父母亡，比死傷兄弟。凡觀女子命，先須看夫子。以官為夫星，傷食乃子女。印綬是雙親，比肩作姐妹。官死怕刑夫，傷食死克子。印死損椿萱。比死喪兄弟。

When examining a man's destiny, one should first look at the "wealth" and "official star": having wealth indicates having a wife, and having an official star indicates having children. The "imprint star" represents both parents, and "companion star" represents brothers. Therefore, if the wealth star falls into a dead or dying position, one should be concerned about losing a wife; if the official star falls into a dead position, one should be cautious of harming children; if the imprint star falls into a dead position, parents may be lost; and if the companion star falls into a dead position, brothers may be harmed. When examining a woman's destiny, one should first consider husband and children: the "official star" represents the husband, and the "hurt official" and "nourishing star" represent children. The "imprint star" represents parents, and the "companion star" represents sisters. If the official star falls into a dead position, one should fear harm to the husband; if the hurt official or nourishing star falls into a dead position, children may be harmed; if the imprint star falls into a dead position, parents may be harmed; and if the companion star falls into a dead position, sisters may be lost.

有財乃有夫，有夫方有子。財旺自生官，夫榮並子貴。子亡夫死，必是下賤孤貧。子秀夫榮，定知榮華富貴。有子有夫而貧寒者，蓋因身在衰鄉。無子無夫而昌盛者，乃是身居旺地。貴人少者，不富亦昌。食神多者，非尼即妓。

For a woman's fortune, she must have wealth in order to have a husband, and only with a husband can she have children. Wealth generates official status, and official status represents the husband. If the husband is prosperous, the children will also be esteemed. If both the son star and the husband star are dead, then the person is certainly of low status and poor. If the son star is bright and the husband star is prosperous, then naturally she is a person of honor and wealth. There are cases where both husband and children are present yet she remains poor, because the day master is weak and cannot support the prosperity of husband and children. There are also cases where there is no husband or children yet she is prosperous, because the day master is strong and can be self-reliant. If there are few noblemen in the chart, even if not rich, she will still be peaceful and prosperous. If there are too many food stars, they will drain the energy excessively, leading to a reckless nature, which may result in becoming a nun or a prostitute.

正官格歌：用官喜身旺，嫌刃與沖刑。傷食俱所忌，喜印及財星。七殺格歌：七殺喜印刃，傷官與食神。合煞身旺者，所忌見官星。殺星如不旺，方喜用財生。用財歌：用財嫌比劫，七殺及偏財。身弱忌羊刃，身旺印宜哉。印綬歌：印綬兼身旺，喜殺與官星。沖印為無用，亦畏有財臨。

The "Zhengguan Ge Ge" says: When using "Zhengguan" as the key element, a strong day stem is favorable, but "Yangren" and clashes are disliked as they may shake the "Zhengguan". "Shangguan" and "Shishi" are both to be avoided; "Yinshou" is preferred as it transforms "Zhengguan" to nourish the day stem, and "Cai xing" is also favorable as it supports the "Zhengguan". The "Qishash Ge Ge" says: "Qishash" prefers having "Yin" and "Yangren" - "Yin" can transform "Qishash" and "Yangren" can counteract "Qishash"; "Shangguan" and "Shishi" are also favorable as they control "Qishash". If "Qishash" can be harmonized away and the day stem is strong, it is most disliked to see "Zhengguan" again. If "Qishash" is originally weak, then "Cai xing" is preferred to nourish it. The "Yinshou Ge Ge" says: "Yinshou" is favorable only when the day stem is strong; it prefers to see "Qishash" and "Zhengguan" to nourish "Yinshou". If "Yinshou" is broken by clashes, it becomes useless; it also fears "Cai xing" coming to damage "Yinshou". The "Yongcai Ge Ge" says: Using "Cai xing" is most disliked to see "Bijian" and "Jiecai" to divide and take away; it also dislikes "Qishash" to steal the "Cai xing" energy and "Piancai" overlapping. If the day stem is weak, "Yangren" is disliked; if the day stem is strong, then "Yinshou" is favorable to assist.

羊刃歌：甲祿到寅，卯為羊刃，乙祿卯，辰為羊刃。丙戊祿己，午為羊刃。丁己祿午，未為羊刃。庚祿申，酉為羊刃。辛祿酉，戌為羊刃。壬祿亥，子為羊刃。癸祿子，丑為羊刃。祿前一位是也。羊刃喜傷煞，所忌劫刑沖，身旺與印綬，不喜格中逢。以上數格歌，並逸叟所著。三奇格歌：天上三奇甲戊庚，地下三奇乙丙丁。若人命值三奇貴，三元及第冠群英。太乙妙指法：乙丙丁，甲戊庚，上局相生復生。不作蓬萊三島客，也應金殿玉階行。

The "Yangren Song" lists the positions of the Yangren for each of the ten Heavenly Stems: Jia's strength is in寅, so卯 is its Yangren; Yi's strength is in卯, so辰 is its Yangren. Bing and Wu's strength is in巳 (the original text says "Lü Ji", but there is an error in the character, so it is still recorded as is), so午 is its Yangren; Ding and Ji's strength is in午, so未 is its Yangren. Geng's strength is in申, so酉 is its Yangren; Xin's strength is in酉, so戌 is its Yangren. Ren's strength is in亥, so子 is its Yangren; Gui's strength is in子, so丑 is its Yangren. In general, the Yangren is one position before the strength position. Yangren is favorable when it is paired with "Wangguan" and "Qishashi" — the Yangren can harmonize with Qishashi, and Qishashi can control Yangren; however, it is unfavorable when paired with "Jiecai" and when there are conflicts or clashes. If the day's main element is strong or if there are multiple instances of the "Print" element, then encountering Yangren is not desirable. All these verses are composed by Yisou. The "Sanqi Ge Ge" says: the three marvels in the heavens are Jia, Wu, and Geng; the three marvels on the earth are Yi, Bing, and Ding; if a person's destiny includes these three marvels, he will achieve success in all three aspects and surpass all others. The "Taiyi Miao Zhi Fa" says: the groups of Yi, Bing, Ding and Jia, Wu, Geng, when arranged in the upper position, form a cycle of mutual generation, creating a continuous cycle of generation; those with this pattern will not become immortal beings on the Penglai Islands, but will instead walk on the golden palace and jade steps.

亥卯木旺不逢金，丑土休嗟見木侵。巳午土高何怕木，寅宮何忌水源深。丑巳金堅休怯火，印木分明忌酉金。戌辰未土何憂水，申喜炎神忌土星。酉金大忌午合寅，逆順高低仔細尋。運向北方為富貴，如臨離火必傷身。

This passage explains the principles of how certain configurations can be saved from misfortune. When亥 and 卯 form a wooden structure, the wood is strong and does not fear metal to cut it. 丑 is moist earth that can generate metal; even if wood invades, there is no need to lament. When巳 and 午 are strong in fire, the earth becomes thick and solid, so there is no need to fear wood to drain the fire. 寅 is a place where wood has its growth, so there is no need to fear deep water sources. When 丑 and 巳 meet to form metal, the metal is solid and does not fear fire to refine it. If wood is considered the 'imprint' and clearly distinguishable, then 酉 metal is feared for cutting the imprint. 戌, 辰, and 未 are earths with the ability to control water, so there is no need to fear water rushing against them. 申 contains 壬 water which enjoys the presence of hot fire to balance the climate, but it is feared when earth stars block the source of water. 酉 metal most fears 午 fire to cut it, and 寅 combines with 午 to stir up fire, so whether the pattern is followed in order or reversed, the quality of the pattern must be carefully examined. If the fortune moves towards northern water areas, where metal and water generate and release talent, it indicates wealth and honor. But if it reaches southern fire, it will certainly injure the body.

壬癸逢申火破支，局中有殺貴方知。惟有寅宮最怕申，水來克火太無情，木多根旺方為救，無甲終年破耗人。甲乙臨乾遇比肩，丙丁丑月不相嫌。庚金生巳翻成貴，壬癸逢離破了泉。戊己生於丑月中，或逢羊刃在天宮。金多有水方成貴，火重須嫌比劫同。

When the day master is壬 or癸 water and meets申 in the earthly branch, which breaks the fire, it is necessary to see if there is another 'seven杀' in the chart to show noble qualities. However, the寅 position is most afraid of申 —— 申 clashes with寅, and water further harms fire, which is most cruel. At this time, there must be plenty of wood with strong roots to save the situation. If there is no 甲 wood in the column, the person will be constantly losing money and wasting resources throughout their life. When 甲 or乙 wood is in亥 position, which is the乾 position, and meets 'similar' for support, then丙 or丁 fire born in丑 month will not interfere with each other. When庚 metal is born in巳 month, the戊 earth is long-lived in巳, and庚 metal is also long-lived, turning into a noble pattern. When壬 or癸 water goes to the southern 离 fire area, the source of water is dried up. When戊 or己 earth is born in丑 month, or meets 'Yangren' in the heavenly stem, at this time, if there is plenty of metal and water to communicate, it can become noble; if the fire is too strong, it should be disliked when 'similar' and '劫财' come together to intensify the dryness.

以日為主本，而取提綱為用。次年月日時為實，逢官看財，逢財看殺，逢殺看印，逢印看官。歌曰：一官二印三財位，四殺五食六傷官。立法先詳生與死，次分貴賤吉凶看。

The key to determining a pattern is to take the day stem as the foundation of the individual, and to use the month's stem as the source of the useful god. Then, consider the four pillars of year, month, day, and hour as actual evidence. When encountering the official star, check if there is wealth to generate it; when encountering the wealth star, check if there is seven killing stars to steal it; when encountering seven killing stars, check if there is a seal star to transform it; when encountering a seal star, check if there is an official star to generate it. These are interrelated. The song says: first look at the official star, second at the seal star, third at the wealth position, fourth at the seven killing stars, fifth at the food god, sixth at the injurious star. When establishing principles, first carefully distinguish the birth and death of these gods, then determine their status, wealth, and fortune.

凡看命，要論節氣淺深，以分輕重。立春一日火方生，雨水之中木正榮。驚蟄春分皆論木，其中輕重在三旬。木茂水聚清明候，穀雨水土兩存形。立夏五朝尤是土，土金相會旺中旬。小滿之時丙火用，火土芒種不須論。夏至陰生陽始極，一交小暑木存形。土最旺時交大暑，立秋坤土五朝存。

When examining a person's destiny, one must consider how deeply the solar terms have entered, using this to distinguish the strength of the Five Phases. On the day before the Start of Spring, fire begins to be generated; by the middle of the Rain Water solar term, the energy of wood is at its peak. The Awakening of Insects and the Vernal Equinox are both considered as wood, with the degree of strength depending on how many ten-day periods have already passed. At the Qingming solar term, the energy of wood is flourishing while the energy of water is gathering; by the Grain Rain solar term, both water and earth elements are present. For the first five days after the Start of Summer, earth is still considered dominant, as the meeting of earth and metal is at its peak during this ten-day period. At the Lesser Fullness solar term, the element of fire is used; at the Grain in Ear solar term, fire and earth follow each other, without needing separate consideration. At the Summer Solstice, yin begins to arise while yang reaches its peak; by the Lesser Heat solar term, the energy of wood still lingers. The strongest period for earth is at the Great Heat solar term; for the first five days after the Beginning of Autumn, earth still dominates.

坤土既生金自旺，時逢處暑水方生。白露秋分金旺極，寒露七日尚言金。火土聚時霜降後，立冬乾氣水將盈。二候一朝方用水，木須小雪始能生。大雪水生陰正極，陽生冬至火堪論。小寒火絕卻言水，大寒金土兩存形。此是五行生旺理，再憑造化定衰興。

After the earth element of Kūn has already begun to flourish, the metal element naturally becomes strong. When the season reaches the beginning of the End of Heat, water begins to be generated. At Bai Lu and Autumn Equinox, metal reaches its peak. In the first seven days of Han Lu, metal is still considered dominant. After Shuang Jie, fire and earth combine, and at Li Dong, the water energy of the Qian position will be full. Only after two periods and one day will water be truly used. Wood must wait until Xiaoxue before it can begin to grow. At Daxue, water is generated and yin energy reaches its peak. At Winter Solstice, the yang energy returns, and then fire can be considered. At Xiaohan, fire has reached its decline, yet water is still mentioned. At Dahan, both metal and earth elements are present. This is the principle of the Five Phases being generated and flourishing according to the solar terms. Then, based on each person's destiny, we can determine their decline and prosperity.

官星帶刃，掌萬將之威權，印綬生身，居三臺之重位。傷官有刃，將相公侯；印綬逢官，早沾雨露。官無刃而有印，非臺憲之職，必郡守之尊；殺有制而無梟，非肅殺之權，即兵刑之任。財氣遇正官，聲價遠馳於六國；食神帶七殺，英雄獨壓於萬人。印刃相隨，官高極品；財星正立，位步超群。殺刃休囚，祿薄官卑之士；財神無氣，朝封夕貶之官。正印月逢，官居翰苑；偏財時見，位列皇朝，祿高有王佐之才，班馬有封侯之體。名標金榜，蓋緣六格清純；身近龍顏，只為四柱不濁。

A person with official stars accompanied by Yangren can command the authority of a general leading a vast army; one whose official star is supported by the official seal can hold a high-ranking position in the government. If the injurious star is combined with Yangren, one may become both a general and a minister, achieving the rank of marquis or duke; if the official star is supported by the official seal, one will receive the favor of the king early in life. If the official star is present without Yangren but with the official seal, even if one cannot attain the position of a court official, one will certainly hold the esteemed position of a prefect. If the seven killers are controlled but without the Owl Spirit (soul-stealing star) competing for food, one may not hold military power but will be appointed to a position in the Ministry of War or the Ministry of Justice. If wealth is combined with the official star, one's reputation will spread far beyond six countries; if the food star is accompanied by the seven killers, one's heroic name will surpass that of ten thousand people. If the official seal and Yangren are together, the official position will reach the highest level; if the wealth star is upright, one's status will surpass all others. Conversely, if both the seven killers and Yangren are in weak and confined positions, one will be a low-ranking official with a meager salary; if the wealth star has no strength, one will be honored in the morning and disgraced by evening. If the official seal appears in the month, one may hold a position in the Hanlin Academy; if the biased wealth star appears in the hour, one will be listed among the officials in the court. Those with high禄气 (favorable fortune) possess the talent to assist the emperor, while those with prominent positions have the appearance of being granted a marquisate. Being able to be listed on the imperial examination list is due to the purity of the six elements; being able to approach the emperor's face is because the four pillars are clear and not turbid.

木向春生，遇金制必為宰輔之臣；火當夏令，得水滋定作阿衡之任。秋金宜以煅煉，膺紫誥以治民；冬水得土以提防，謁金門而進諫。寅申巳亥兼全，位至三公之列，子午卯酉全備，職封一品之官。二德俱全，為官清正，三奇均正，終能濟世安邦，七殺專權，自解調元贊化。

Wood born in spring and encountering metal to shape it will surely become a prime minister; fire in summer and receiving water for nourishment will certainly appoint it to a position like that of I Yin, the "Abbalang." Autumn gold should be tempered by fire to receive the purple decree and care for the people; winter water needs earth to build dikes and control it, so it can enter the golden gate and advise the sovereign. Those with all four of the birth positions,寅,申,巳,亥, will reach the rank of the Three Dukes; those with all four of the main positions,子,午,卯,酉, will be granted a first rank official post. Those who possess both Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue will be officials who are upright and incorruptible; those with all three Marvels will ultimately be able to save the world and ensure peace; those with the "Seven Killers" holding sole power will naturally be able to harmonize the vital energy and assist in moral education.

科甲之星不陷，青年及第登科；催官之曜俱強，指日攀龍附鳳。官星印旺，獨居一代之功名，殺制刃興，主掌滿營之兵卒。若是用神輕淺，決為吏卒卑官，倘逢命脈遭傷，須要乞骸避位。用財無比劫，治邦振廉介之稱；用食絕梟神，在位有得入之譽。

The stars that govern official rank, if not fallen, will bring success in the youth; the stars that promote officialdom, if strong, will bring quick promotion and association with high officials. If both the official star and the seal star are strong, one will enjoy great official rank in one generation; if the killer star controls the blade star and the blade energy is active, one will command a whole army. If the useful god is weak and ineffective, one is destined to hold only low-ranking positions like clerks; if the fundamental destiny is damaged, one should seek retirement to avoid misfortune. If using the wealth star and there are no competing stars like the same kind or劫财 to contend, one will be known for integrity and honesty in governing the state; if using the food star and there is no Owl Spirit to take away the food, one will be praised for being competent and proper in official duties.

若先財而後印，居官必一歲一升，倘先印而後財，入試許百發百中，金多無火，功名蹭蹬之儒；木重無金，歲月蹉跎之士。火明木秀，斯人必負經魁；金水極清，此輩擬登甲第。金逢火煉，早步金階；木得金裁，廊廟輔宰。

If in one's fate the wealth sign comes first and then the official seal, he will certainly rise in rank every year he holds office; but if the official seal comes first and then the wealth sign, he will surely succeed in the examination. If there is an excess of metal without fire to refine it, he will be a scholar who struggles for official recognition; if there is an excess of wood without metal to shape it, he will be a man who wastes his years without achieving anything. If fire is bright and wood is flourishing, this person will certainly win the top prize in the examination. If gold and water are exceptionally clear, he may hope to achieve a high rank in the imperial examination. When metal meets fire for refinement, he will quickly reach a high position; when wood meets metal for shaping, he may enter the government and assist in state affairs.

食神制殺，遂十年燈火之光；刃輔傷官，際一旦風雲之會。格局無官相雜，可知腰佩金魚，祿多有印相輔，職位定登臺鼎。干透財官雙美，中年身到鳳凰池；支藏祿馬兩全，壯歲首登龍虎榜；時上食神騎祿馬，斯人睡手掇功名。

The "Shi Shen" (food god) is able to control the "Qi Sha" (seven killers), eventually achieving the merits of ten years of diligent study under the lamp; the "Yang Ren" (sheep blade) assists the "Shang Guan" (injury official), catching a fortunate opportunity of great change in one's life. If the pattern does not contain the "Guan Xing" (official star) to confuse, it shows that the person carries a golden fish bag around their waist. If there are many "Lu Qi" (favorable luck) and the "Yin" (seal) supports, their position will surely reach the highest level. If both wealth and official positions are clearly visible in the heavenly stem, they will reach the Phoenix Pool in middle age. If the earthly branches secretly contain both "Lu" (favorable luck) and "Ma" (horse), they will rank first in the Dragon and Tiger List in their prime. If the "Shi Shen" (food god) is riding on "Lu Ma" (favorable luck and horse) in the hour position, the person will easily attain official rank with just a touch of their hand.

財官一位，狀元一舉無疑，身殺兩停，魁甲兩途有分。官印無刃無殺，職居翰苑之清；偏官有制有生，威鎮藩垣之士。列金階而陳大計，緣柱中金水相涵；登玉殿以進忠言，值命內水火相照。金馬文章，官印輔明於歲月；玉堂翰職，財殺不黨於提綱。六壬趨艮透財印，早步青雲；六甲趨乾無破沖，捷登黃甲，飛天祿馬，少壯冠場；拱祿無傷，早歲跨灶；衣紫腰金，財輔官旺。

The heavenly stem and earthly branch for wealth and officialdom are each present without overlapping, indicating a sure victory and the certainty of becoming a top scholar. When the day master and seven杀 are balanced and of equal strength, the person is capable of both literary and military pursuits. When officialdom and the seal are complete and not disturbed by Yangren or seven杀, the person holds a prestigious position in the Hanlin Academy. When the partial official is both restrained and supported, the person commands great authority in a regional command. Those who can present great strategies to the golden steps owe it to the harmony between metal and water in the chart. Those who can enter the jade hall to offer loyal advice owe it to the mutual illumination of water and fire within their destiny. The ability to compose articles like those of the Golden Gate is due to the clear support of the official star and seal star between the year and month. The ability to hold a position in the jade hall and literary academy is due to the wealth and seven杀 not forming a faction with the month's main element. For those born on a day of the Six Jia with the trend towards Gen and the stem of wealth and seal appearing at the寅 position, they will rise to prominence early. For those born on a day of the Six Jia with the trend towards Qian and the亥 position without any disruption or conflict, they will quickly achieve high rank. Those with the "Flying Heavenly禄 Horse" pattern excel in the examinations during their youth. Those with the "Supporting禄" pattern without any damage will surpass their fathers in their early years. Those who can wear purple robes and gold belts have a wealthy official star that strengthens the official star.

歲德扶官扶馬，許君早拜金階，日辰夾貴夾財，準擬榮登仕路。子丑遙合巳宮，是一舉成名之輩；二德配宮，類周勃當時入相。兩干不雜，效相如昔日題橋。壬日騎龍，入仕必擁旗喝道；乙干見鼠，讀書有封誥臨門。居邦食祿萬鍾，得祿與其合祿，入相為官一品，正官不雜偏官。

The virtue of the Tai Sui supports the official star and the禄 and 马, and such a person may be granted honor and promotion at an early age; if the day branch encloses and supports the Nobleman and the wealth star, then he is destined to achieve official rank. If the Zi and Chou branches are remotely combined with the Si palace and thus bring about the禄, then he will achieve fame and success in one step; if the heavenly and monthly virtues are properly placed in their palace, it is like Zhou Bo's entry into court as prime minister. If the heavenly stems are pure and not mixed, then he may emulate Sima Xiangru's determination to write on the bridge. Those born on Renchen day with the "Ren riding on the dragon's back" pattern will certainly have the honor of leading troops and being honored in officialdom; those born on Yi day who see the Zi hour with the "Six Yi mouse virtue" will have the prospect of receiving official honors through their studies. Those who receive a salary of ten thousand measures within a state are those who have both their own禄 and the combined禄; those who serve as prime ministers in the imperial court holding the first rank are those whose official star is pure and not mixed with other officials.

用物清純，為德秀之名；行運順平，作青雲之客，申時癸日合官，為折桂之人；癸日寅時刑合，作探花之客。庚日三合水局，貴冠諸儒；時逢一位偏官，名揚萬里。金神帶印，內閣股肱；祿馬同鄉，當朝柱石，貴人出色。金水涵清；貴命傷官，風霜滿路。相合相生，男子定登將相；無沖無破，女人必配儒臣。論命知貴賤之殊，察理要中和之氣，江湖星士，請監於斯。

The deities used are pure and unadulterated, earning the name "De Xiu" (virtuous excellence); those whose fate progresses smoothly are destined to rise straight to prominence. Those who, on a癸 day, meet the official star at the hour of申, are destined to achieve success in the imperial examination; those who on a癸 day encounter the刑合 at the hour of寅 and thus bring forth the official star, are destined to achieve the third place in the examination. On a庚 day, if the triple harmony forms a water pattern, their noble status surpasses all scholars; if the hour is precisely a "biased official star," their reputation will spread far and wide. Those who possess the "Golden God" and have the seal star to match may enter the cabinet as essential ministers; those whose禄 and 马 are in the same village are outstanding nobles of the present era. The clearest and most transparent combination of gold and water is most precious; if the original destiny is noble yet meets the "offending official" star, they will face a long journey of hardship. If the pillars of the chart show mutual harmony and generation, men will surely attain high military and civil positions; if there is no conflict or destruction, women will surely marry refined scholars. When judging a destiny, one must discern between nobility and commonness, and in examining principles, the most important is the balance of harmony. Star and destiny scholars in the world, please take this as a guide.

凡觀男命，先觀日主之盛衰，次察財官之強弱。日主旺，財官得地，一生福祿優遊。日干衰，財官敗絕，一世貧窮到老。日主旺而財官衰，遇財官發福。財官旺而日主弱，運行身旺馳名。財旺官柔，不可以官柔而言不貴。官旺財絕，縱貴也不顯榮。財星入庫逢沖破，富有千倉。官星正氣遇刑沖，貴而不久。官若有沖還有合，頭腳崢嶸；庫逢沖破最逢沖，家資漸退。

When examining the destiny of a man, first assess the strength and weakness of the day stem. Then examine the strength and weakness of the "wealth" and "official" elements. If the day stem is strong and both wealth and official elements are also in favorable positions, he will enjoy a life of ease and prosperity. If the day stem is weak and wealth and official elements are already in declining or exhausted positions, he will remain poor throughout his life. If the day stem is strong but wealth and official elements are weak, he will gain prosperity when he encounters favorable periods for wealth and official elements. If wealth and official elements are strong but the day stem is weak, he will achieve fame only when the great cycle brings him to a period where his own strength is enhanced. If wealth is strong but the official element is weak, do not conclude he will not be prestigious just because the official element is weak; wealth can still generate official status. If the official element is strong but wealth has already declined, even if he is prominent, his glory will not be great. If the wealth element is hidden in a repository and is broken by a clash, it actually indicates great wealth, because the repository is opened and wealth is released. If the official element is a single column of pure energy but is subjected to punishment and clash, although he may be prestigious, his success will not last. If the official element is subjected to both clash and combination that resolves the issue, his status will be well-established and his prospects will be outstanding. If the wealth repository is clashed and the clash is excessive, his family fortune will gradually decline.

四柱純財身更旺，不貴即當大富。財官入墓，非損子即傷妻。財官皆臨敗絕，寡獨貧寒蹇滯。財官俱值於空亡，中途子喪妻傷，奔走仕途少得。傷官就祿，財星秉令支中，早配豪門淑女。官星得祿日時，定生折桂賢郎。月令財居絕地，妻無內助之賢。時上官星無氣，有子不能跨灶。傷官羊刃日時，莊子鼓盆之嘆。丙辛遁入酉時，他日何人掃墓。

When all four pillars are purely wealth stars and the day master is even stronger, one will not be noble but will be very wealthy. If both wealth and official stars are in the storage, it will either harm the children or injure the wife. If both wealth and official stars are in the place of decline and failure, one will be lonely, poor, and face many obstacles. If both wealth and official stars are in the kongwang, there will be loss of children and wife in the middle of life, and little success in official career. If there is 'wounding official' in the right position and wealth star is in the branch governing and ruling, one will marry a noble lady at an early age. If the official star is in the day or hour pillar with strength, one will certainly have a virtuous son who will pass the imperial examination. If the wealth star in the month is in the place of decline, the wife will not be helpful. If the official star in the hour has no strength, even though there is a son, he will not surpass the father. If 'wounding official' and 'yang ren' appear together in the day and hour pillars, there will be sorrow like Zhuangzi's lamentation over his wife's death. If the hidden stems of Bing and Xin enter the酉 hour, there will be no one to sweep the grave in the future, meaning that the descendants are hard to preserve.

財星帶合日干衰，外春風而內懷奸詐，陽木金多無火制，性剛暴而兇惡之徒，印旺財輕身更弱，錦心繡口之人；財多印輕身又弱，有學寒酸之輩。身弱財多，偏聽內語。官少身弱，一子傳芳。學海奔波，非縣佐也，只是儒官。財多殺重，富家榮干之人。印破財傷，少遂青雲之志。印旺一見財鄉，自然家肥屋潤，印輕倘行財運，俄然夢入南柯。印重重財被劫，嚴慈重拜北堂。

When the wealth star is combined and the day stem is weak, the person appears gentle like spring breeze but secretly has deceitful intentions. If a day stem of yang wood is strong with excessive metal and no fire to control it, the person is fierce and cruel, a wicked person. If the official star is strong but the wealth is weak and the body is even weaker, the person is a scholar with a sharp mind and eloquent speech. If there is excessive wealth but weak official star and weak body, the person is learned but poor and humble. When the body is weak and wealth is abundant, the person is easily influenced by the words of his wife. If the official star is scarce and the body is weak, the person will have only one son to continue the family line. Those who spend their whole life studying will not become county magistrates or county officers, but only hold a position as a teacher or scholar. If there is abundant wealth and strong killing stars, the person is one who manages the affairs of a wealthy family. If the official star is broken and the wealth is damaged, the person rarely achieves great success. If the official star is strong, seeing the wealth star naturally brings wealth and prosperity. If the official star is weak, when the wealth star appears, it is like a dream of a southern dream. If there are many official stars but the wealth is stolen, the person must revere the stepmother from the north hall.

印綬若行身旺運，到底尋常。陽剛陰柔，兄強弟弱。陰盛陽衰，弟必強兄。羊刃劫財財疊疊，花燭重輝之事。術中殺印相生，身旺功名顯達。印旺殺輕，馳身定享科名。殺旺印輕，出仕定居武將。帶殺魁罡逢沖戰，性高強而生殺之權。羊刃七殺交加，守邊城軍民受惠。七殺有制化為權，定產麒麟之子。食多殺少又身柔，子少而性無發越。

The "印绶" pattern, if it encounters a prosperous destiny, will not allow the refined energy to be expressed, resulting in an ordinary fate. Yang dryness is strong while Yin dryness is weak, so Yang as elder brother is strong while younger brother is weak; when Yin energy is strong and Yang energy is weak, the younger brother will be stronger than the elder. If "Yangren" and "Jiecai" are present along with repeated appearances of the wealth star, it indicates the possibility of remarriage and a second wedding. In divination, if "Sha" and "Yinshou" mutually generate and the day master is strong, one will achieve fame and success. If the "Yinshou" is strong and "Sha" is weak, one will certainly gain recognition through academic achievements; if "Sha" is strong and "Yinshou" is weak, one will certainly serve as a military officer. If "Sha" is present along with the "Kuiqiang" day and there is a conflict, the person will have a strong personality and hold power over life and death. If "Yangren" and "Sha" are both present, the person will defend the border and benefit the people. If "Sha" is controlled and transformed into authority, one will certainly have a son as noble as a qilin. If there are many "Shi Shen" and few "Sha", and the day master is weak, the person will have few children and a subdued personality.

傷官入墓，要分陰陽：陽傷官入墓，地老天荒；陰傷官入墓有病何妨。傷官若見四柱，有子難繼書香。大運得入財鄉，麒角麟毛可寶。金水傷官得令，五經魁首文章。火土水木傷官，恃己凌人傲物。火明木秀，日主強定作狀元郎。傷官身旺若逢財，身到鳳凰抬；傷官身弱見傷官，平地起風波。傷官運若見刑沖，一夢入幽冥。羊刃殺敵殺，黃金榜上定標名。傷官有情來合殺，金榜標名定是真。

The concept of "Wangguan" (harmful official) entering its tomb should be viewed from the perspective of yin and yang: when a yang stem's Wangguan enters its tomb, it signifies a desolate world and stagnation throughout life; whereas a yin stem's Wangguan entering its tomb, even if there are ailments, is not a great concern. If Wangguan appears in all four pillars, it is difficult to have a son who can continue the scholarly tradition. If one's destiny enters the wealth territory in a large cycle, the Wangguan will transform into generating wealth, making it as rare and precious as a phoenix feather or a qilin horn. Those with "Jin Shui Wangguan" (metal and water Wangguan) who receive the energy of the month's ruler can achieve outstanding literary success, even surpassing the top scholar of the Five Classics. Those with "Hu Tu Wangguan" (fire and earth Wangguan) or "Shui Mu Wangguan" (water and wood Wangguan) tend to be arrogant and domineering, looking down on others. If fire is bright and wood is flourishing, and the day's ruler is strong, one is destined to become a top scholar. If the body is strong and wealth appears again, one can reach the Phoenix Pool; if the body is weak and another Wangguan appears, there will be disturbances even in ordinary times; if the Wangguan period coincides with conflicts and clashes, it can lead to a dream of entering the underworld, with danger to life. Those with "Yangren" (sheath) using the sheath to counteract the killer (enemy) will surely be recorded on the golden list. If the Wangguan is harmonious and combines with the seven killers, the golden list recording is certain and undeniable.

夫年論妻災何處，看財星受克淺深。子命推母病源深，看印星受傷輕重。癸用庚金為印星，乙庚暗合，定然母氏心邪。庚用乙木作財星，重見庚辛，必主室人內亂。戊用癸妻坐亥酉，妻主好色而好酒，己用甲官子午時，縱然有子損而危。倒沖格井欄叉，有財位居臺閣。甲趨乾，壬趨艮，身旺乃朝庭之相。拱祿貴夾丘鄉，無填實，為廊廟之人。

When a husband wants to know where his wife's misfortune lies in a particular year, he should look at how much the wealth star is weakened; when a son wants to determine the cause of his mother's illness, he should look at how much the official star is harmed. For a癸 water day master using庚 metal as the official star, if乙 and庚 are secretly combined, it indicates the mother has improper thoughts. For a庚 metal day master using乙 wood as the wealth star, if there are many庚 and辛 metals competing for combination in the column, it certainly indicates domestic discord among the wife and concubines. A戊 earth day master with癸 water as the wife, if the wife is seated on亥 or酉, she is likely to be lustful and fond of wine. A己 earth day master with甲 wood as the official, if born at子 or午 time, even if there are sons, they will be harmed and in danger. The "reverse impulse" pattern and the "well rim cross" pattern, if paired with wealth stars, can lead to high official positions. On甲 day, "towards heaven" means the official star is寄托 in亥; on壬 day, "towards mountain" means the official star is寄托 in寅. Those with strong vitality are talents for high government posts. If "supporting official" and "supporting wealth" are sandwiched around a noble position and not occupied by real characters, they are people of high status in government.

金木交叉身更弱，為技藝而招惹是非。水火遞互帶魁罡，犯刑名而多遭囹圄。羊刃傷官逢沖戰，性兇惡而與人少合。水多木少又身柔，性飄蓬而五湖四海。群陽妒合一陰，如楚漢爭鋒之象。諸陰爭合於陽，不過蛙鳴蟬噪。逢沖則凶，有合反吉。有合則吉，妒合反凶。

When gold and wood clash and the day master is even weaker, the person can only rely on one skill to make a living and often invites trouble. When water and fire mutually attack each other and the "Kui Gang" is present, it is easy to break laws and suffer imprisonment. When "Yang Ren" and "Shang Gan" appear together and there is a conflict, the person's nature is fierce and evil, and they find it hard to get along with others. When there is an abundance of water and a scarcity of wood, and the day master is also weak, the person's nature is unstable and they wander around the world. When many yang stems compete to combine with one yin stem, it is like the confrontation between Chu and Han; when many yin stems compete to combine with one yang stem, it is just like frogs and cicadas making noise, which is just empty noise. In summary, encountering a clash is originally凶, but if there is a combination to resolve it, it turns to吉; when there is a combination which is originally吉, but if it becomes a jealous combination, it turns to凶.

甲乙生逢寅卯辰，為仁壽，見坎地多者登榮。丙丁局全寅午戌，位重權高逢水鄉坎離交媾。戊己局全辰戌，火運始許飛騰。壬日全逢申子辰從潤下，見財地榮登仕路；辛日子時畏離位，喜見西方，弱而有救。壬癸生申亥子，志識多能。運行火土鄉，名蓋當朝。

Jia and Yi wood, when born with the three branches of Yin, Mao, and Chen (eastern trines) all present, indicate benevolence and longevity. If they also encounter the northern Kan water, they may achieve honor and prominence. Bing and Ding fire, when the three branches of Yin, Wu, and Xu (fire trines) are fully present in the earthly branches, indicate high status and authority. If they meet water, it forms a harmonious union between Kan and Li. Wu and Ji earth, when the branches Chen and Xu are both present, require the movement of fire to achieve success. Ren water day master, when all three branches of Shen, Zi, and Chen are present and follow the trend of 'moistening and descending', will achieve official rank upon encountering wealth. Xin metal day master born at the Zi hour fears the southern Li fire and prefers the western metal, though weak, it has a remedy. Ren and Gui water, born in the months of Shen, Hai, and Zi, have great ambition and ability. When they travel through fire and earth, their reputation can surpass the current era.

甲日亥月，見離壽促。乙日卯提，官鄉發祿。卯字提綱，到乾宮歸寄兩途。丙子寅月，逢坤兌，火不西行。丁日酉提，到艮方，明無不滅。壬水亥月到震方，子巽方，子旺母衰；陰水運到坤申生，土重露珠乾燥，陰木運到巽方，木被巽風吹折，到離位煙滅灰飛。陽土陽金陽火，逢坎地總入幽冥。陰木陰金陰水，到離巽，居安不慮危。壬癸耗在北方，無土制定損溝澗，戊日寅提見酉申，十死一生，己日酉月到寅宮，少全安逸。辛逢巽地，少樂多憂。

The day master of Jia wood is born in the亥 month; if it encounters fire from the south (Li), it indicates a short lifespan. The day master of Yi wood takes the卯 as its main reference; when it reaches the official star's native land, it can achieve official rank. Those taking the卯 as their main reference, when arriving at the Qian trigram's亥 position, or returning or being transferred to other positions, have two paths to choose from. The day master of Bing fire is born on the子 day and in the寅 month; if it meets the southwest坤 earth and the west兑 metal, fire should not go further west. The day master of Ding fire takes the酉 as its main reference; when it reaches the northeast艮 position and the寅 position, there is no light that will not be extinguished. The day master of Ren water is born in the亥 month and when it moves to the east震 position, or the子 water moves to the southeast巽 position, it indicates that the son is strong while the mother is weak. Yin water, when moving to the southwest坤 and申 position where it is born, if the earth is heavy, it is like dew being dried by the sun; Yin wood, when moving to the巽 position, is broken by the wind of巽; when it reaches the south Li position, it is completely destroyed. Yang earth, Yang metal, and Yang fire, when encountering the north坎 water, will ultimately end in death. Yin wood, Yin metal, and Yin water, when moving to the south Li position and the southeast巽 position, can be safe and do not need to worry about danger. The qi of Ren and Gui water is scattered in the north; if there is no earth to restrain it, it will definitely cause damage to ditches and rivers, and flood without a place to return. The day master of Wu earth takes the寅 as its main reference and also encounters酉 and申, which is a situation of ten deaths and one survival. The day master of Ji earth is born in the酉 month and when it moves to the寅 position, it is rarely able to remain safe. The day master of Xin metal, when encountering the southeast巽 position where wood is strong, will have little happiness and much sorrow.

凡觀女命要身弱，正氣官星要得祿。有財無殺混官星，定配賢良富貴族。無官便要看財星，財旺生官富貴真。食神祿旺有財星，子貴夫榮理最明。食神祿旺財官衰，子貴夫愚無所託。財官敗絕食神衰，夫愚子懦無所依。財官得祿食神強，因子因夫紫誥章。食神入墓子必損，官星入墓夫先亡。

When examining a woman's destiny, the day stem should be weak and gentle. The husband's star, the official star, must have strength and vitality. If the column contains wealth but no seven杀 to confuse the official star, then the husband will certainly be virtuous and prosperous. If the official star is absent, then look at the wealth star: wealth that is strong can generate official star, leading to true wealth and honor. If the food star is strong and has vitality, and there is also wealth to support it, then the children will be esteemed and the husband will be honored, and this principle is very clear. If the food star is strong and the wealth and official stars are weak, then the children may be esteemed but the husband is foolish, and the woman has no support. If both wealth and official stars are in decline and the food star is weak, then the husband is foolish and the children are weak, with no support at all. If both wealth and official stars are strong and the food star is also strong, then the children and husband will both receive honors and titles. If the food star enters the storage, then children will suffer. If the official star enters the storage, then the husband will die first.

食神重見在中央，早年父母后先傷。縱然蟄蟄螽斯羽，瓜瓞綿綿也難當。干支官食落空亡，後嗣良人命不長。日時辰戌兩相沖，既取偏房獨守空。雖然有子難登第，百歲光陰不善終。金水傷官柱內逢，其人如玉更玲瓏。有財帶印隨夫貴，淑善幽閒主饋中。傷官太旺若無財，一對鴛鴦兩拆開。

The presence of the food god (食神) repeatedly appearing in the central position of the month's stem is indicative of early loss of parents. Even if one has many children like the locusts in the Book of Poetry (诗经) whose wings flutter and the melon vines stretch endlessly, it is still difficult to sustain. If both the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the official star (官星) and food god (食神) fall into kongwang, the lifespan of the descendants and husband will be short. If the day branch (日支) conflicts with the time branch (时支) and the chi (辰) and xu (戌), even if married as a concubine, one will still remain alone in the empty chamber. Although such a fate may have children, it is hard to achieve success in the imperial examinations, and most of the time, one's life will not end well. If the column (柱) encounters the "metal and water official star" (金水伤官), the person will be as refined and intelligent as a jade; if there is wealth and the official star is present, one can attain honor through the husband, being virtuous, gentle, and managing the household. However, if the official star is too strong without wealth to transform and release it, the official star will be directly harmed by the official star, and the pair of swans will eventually be separated.

干頭戊己土重重，心內玲瓏無發達。子午卯酉號桃花，官帶桃花福祿誇。殺帶桃花貧且賤，為娼為妓走天涯。柱中梟食並傷官，子死夫亡是兩端。梟食傷官女命嫌，財食官印女命喜。梟食傷官運見財，決然有子不須猜。支內財官印綬多，非淫即賤損兒郎。癸日生人用戊官，少年定嫁白頭郎。若還亥酉支中見，好飲桑中約夜郎。干支暗合貴人多，畫眉咬指笑呵呵。支內暗藏官帶合，定然有寵在偏房。擇婦沈靜要純和，察理詳明不用多。識得崖泉如鏡賦，萬卷千秋永不磨。

When the Heavenly Stems of Wu and Ji earth appear repeatedly, although the mind may be clever and intricate, success will never come. The four main Earthly Branches, Zi, Wu, Mao, and You, are called Taohua. If the official star is accompanied by Taohua, then fortune and rank are great; but if the seven deadly stars are accompanied by Taohua, then poverty and low status result, even leading to prostitution and wandering far from home. If the Owl Spirit (soul-stealing star) takes away the food star and the 伤官 (harmful official) also appears, then both the death of a son and the death of a husband may occur. In general,Owl Spirit, 食神 (food star), and 伤官 are disliked by women's fortunes, while 财 (wealth), 食神, 官 (official star), and 印 (seal) are preferred. If the original chart has枭神, 食神, and 伤官 causing trouble, but the big year brings 财 (wealth) to harmonize and relieve the situation, then children will certainly come, and there is no need for doubt. If there are too many and disorderly 财 (wealth), 官 (official star), and 印 (seal) in the Earthly Branches, then either immorality or low status results, and sons will also be harmed. For a癸 water day master, 戊 earth is the official star. When 戊 and 癸 combine, and 戊 is in the year stem, then in youth one will certainly marry an old man. If in the Earthly Branches there is also亥 and 酉, then water is strong and metal is clear, and the nature is unrestrained, leading to a liking for drinking and secret meetings like those described in the poem "Song Zhong" from the Book of Songs. If there is an invisible combination between the Heavenly and Earthly Stems and there are many noblemen, then the couple will be very intimate, laughing and talking, with much affection. If there is an invisible official star in the Earthly Branches and there is also a combination, then the woman will certainly be favored in a concubine position. In general, choosing a wife should value calmness and purity; examining the fortune should be clear and concise, without being greedy for more. If one can understand this essay on "Yaquan" as clearly as a mirror, it will never be worn out through the ages.

詳觀三命，細究五行。格局乃八字之樞機，日干為一身之主宰。清濁辨乎貴賤，運限決於榮枯。莫言身弱而為造化之衰，勿以殺多而斷壽年之夭。要在隨時變通，須知入眼分明。陰為柔物，身遇刑剋亦無妨。陽主剛強，原逢殺官而兩破。壬癸生巳午月，逆運當主榮華。丙丁值孟冬時，順行早當發達。壬水喜財官，惟八月逢財則破。戊己入北方之運，一生作事無成。庚金無火，非夭即貧。身旺無財，縱壽則否。

Carefully examine the year, month, and day pillars, and thoroughly investigate the generation and overcoming relationships among the Five Phases. The structure of the birth chart is the key, and the day stem is the master of the entire chart. The distinction between clear and turbid determines whether one is noble or humble, and the limits of the great destiny determine prosperity or decline. Do not immediately conclude that the destiny is poor just because the body is weak, nor should one hastily decide that the lifespan is short merely because there are many seven killers. The key lies in adapting according to the time encountered, and one must clearly discern the situation. Yin stems are flexible in nature; even if the day stem is subjected to conflicts and overcoming, it may not necessarily cause harm. Yang stems are strong and firm; if the original chart contains both seven killers and official stars, they may actually destroy each other. For壬 and癸 water, if they are born in the months of巳 and午 fire, the wealth is strong but the body is weak. If the great destiny goes in the reverse direction to the metal and water regions, it will lead to prosperity. For丙 and丁 fire, if they are in the early winter month of亥, the official and killer stars are in command. If the great destiny proceeds to the southeast region of wood and fire, success will come early. For壬 water, it is favorable to see wealth and official stars, but if in the month of酉 metal, when wealth is encountered again, the wood is overcome by metal and the water loses its source of nourishment, the structure is broken. For戊 and己 earth, if they travel through the northern water regions, the earth becomes weak and the water is excessive, leading to failure in all endeavors. For庚 metal, if there is no fire to refine it, it will either result in a short lifespan or poverty. If the day stem is strong but there is no wealth in the chart, even if one lives long, they will ultimately achieve nothing.

建刃若行財官運，為人必白手成家。庚金若行巳午方，定是中年損壽。月逢羊刃，運神喜殺以嫌財輕，殺透天干，歲月怕官而喜制。殺輕制重，為人到底屯稟。殺重制輕，身旺終須發達。時帶傷官，男命決然損子，柱中印綬，女命決定無兒。印綬與傷官，為人奸吝偏淺，兼作事虛花。正財隱於地支，良賈深藏之士；官殺透於時月，浮潺淺露之人。

If the month is "Jian Lu" or "Yang Ren," and one travels through the fortune of wealth and officialdom, he will certainly build a family from nothing. For the metal of Geng, if he travels through the southern direction of Si and Wu, where fire is strong and dominates metal, he will certainly lose his life in the middle years. If "Yang Ren" appears in the month, the fortune favors "Qi Sha" to control the Yang Ren, but dislikes the light and weak wealth star. If "Qi Sha" appears in the heavenly stem, one fears to see "Zheng Guan" again in the years and fortune, but likes to have food and injury stars to control it. If the "Qi Sha" is light and the control is too heavy, the person will be troubled and restrained; if the "Qi Sha" is heavy and the control is too light, but the day stem is strong, he will eventually succeed. If the time column has "Shang Gan," the man will certainly lose his sons; if the column has too much "Yin Shou," the woman will certainly have no children—because "Yin Shou" can control food and injury stars, which are the sons' stars for a woman. If "Zheng Cai" is hidden in the earth branch, it is a man of integrity who is humble and modest; if "Guan Sha" appears in the time or month, it is a shallow and superficial person.

金白水清，聰明特達。土多火少，晦性昏朦。月逢墓庫，官殺混雜亦無傷。格用財神，比劫重逢於不利。干支同而傷官重，害子刑妻。財星旺而日主強。興家創業。二月丁火有殺，榮貴非常。子提干火無財，飄蕩之士。土怕寒而喜暖，水嫌印而宜財。身強殺淺，不宜有制。印多身旺，最喜逢財。

When gold is white and water is clear, the person is intelligent and outstanding; when there is much earth but little fire, the person's nature is dull and confused. If the month is in the Storage (storage) of辰, 戌, 丑, or 未, the official star and killer star may be mixed but will not cause harm, because the storage can hold them. If the pattern takes the wealth star as the main use, the presence of many 比肩 (same zodiac) and 劫财 (robber wealth) is not favorable. If the heavenly stem and earthly branch are of the same type and the 伤官 (harmful official) is strong, it harms the son and injures the wife. If the wealth star is strong and the day master is strong, it can establish a family and start a business. In the second month, which is the month of卯 wood, if the day master is 丁 fire and there is also 七杀 (killer star), the person will achieve great honor and wealth. If the chart is based on 子, but the heavenly stem has fire but no wealth, the person is a wanderer without support. Earth fears cold and prefers warmth, while water dislikes the overabundance of the seal star and prefers to see wealth. If the body is strong but the killer is weak, it is not suitable to have further control; if there is much seal and the body is strong, the best is to meet wealth to reduce the seal.

大抵日主是人之根基，財官為人之祿馬。財官旺而身主強，多主富貴。財官輕而日太旺，亦見貧寒。印綬多而宜見殺，傷官重而不忌官。一位食神，富貴賢良之女。滿盤金水，淫邪智慧之人。官殺混而財星多，夫多重疊。印綬多而日主旺，子息難成。甲乙木生丑月，必主光亨。壬癸水值孟秋，終當富貴。四柱中有辰龍，方為得化。三元內無比劫，可作得從。從殺者必然富貴，從財者定主富豪。棄命無從，決然夭壽。

In general, the day stem represents a person's foundation, while wealth and official positions are considered a person's禄 and 马. If wealth and official positions are strong and the day stem is also strong, it often indicates wealth and honor. However, if wealth and official positions are weak and the day stem is too strong, it may lead to poverty and hardship. If there are many印, it is favorable to see「七杀」to generate the印 and control the body. If「伤官」is heavy, it is not necessarily bad to see official positions. If there is only one「食神」, it indicates a wealthy and virtuous woman. If the entire chart is full of metal and water, it suggests a person who is morally corrupt but intelligent and cunning. If official positions and「七杀」are mixed and wealth stars are numerous, it indicates multiple husbands. If there are many印 and the day stem is strong, it is difficult to have children. If甲 and乙 wood are born in the month of丑, they will have a bright future. If壬 and癸 water are in the early autumn month of申, they will eventually achieve wealth and honor. Among the four pillars, there must be the辰 dragon for the transformation to be successful. If there are no「比肩」or「劫财」in the three elements, it can be considered as「从格」. Those who follow「七杀」will certainly be wealthy and honored, while those who follow wealth will definitely become rich. If one abandons their fate and has no way to follow, they will certainly have a short life.

先天何處？後天何處？要知來處，便是去處。四柱排定，三才次分。日干為主，配合元神。神殺相絆，輕重較量。月為提綱，論格推詳。日干為主，喜見財官。分其貴賤，次看淺深。獨則易取，亂則難尋，先看月令，次看淺深。年根為本，月令為中。日生百刻，時旺時空。身主要強，月提得令。用物為財，表實為正。干與支同，損財傷妻。月支年同，破刑祖基。

Where is the Earlier Heaven? And where is the Later Heaven? To know the origin is to know the destination—the source that gives birth to me is also the place of return. Once the four pillars are arranged, the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity are clearly distinguished in order. Taking the day stem as the main focus, we then combine it with the origin gods of each pillar. Good spirits and harmful forces are interrelated, so we must weigh their importance. The month's command is the main thread; the entire analysis of the pattern is based on this. The day stem remains the central element, and it is favorable to see wealth and official positions supporting it. First, we distinguish between high and low status, then examine the depth of the qi. When the useful god is singular and specific, it is easy to find; but when it is confused and mixed, it is difficult to seek. Therefore, we first look at the month's command, then at the depth of the solar term. The year is the root, the month's command is in the middle, and the hour has its peak and its vacancy. The day stem should be strong and healthy, and the month's command should be timely and in season. The thing used should be wealth, and the external and internal aspects should be consistent to be upright. When the heavenly stem and earthly branch are of the same type and overlap, it damages wealth and harms the wife; when the month's branch and the year's branch are the same, it destroys and injures the foundation of the ancestors.

月令建祿，多無祖屋。一見財官，自然成福。五行生旺，不慮休囚。東西南北，數盡方休。用火愁水，用木愁金。喜氣能分，禍福自真。辰戌丑未，四土之神。人元三用，透旺為真。寅申巳亥，四生之局。用物身強，遇之發福。子午卯酉，四敗之局。男犯興衰，女犯孤獨。進氣退氣，命物相爭。進氣不死，退氣不生。財官臨庫，不沖不發。四柱干支，喜刑相合。

The month's command is "Jian Lu" (establishing official), which usually means there is no ancestral property to inherit; but if wealth and official positions are compatible, good fortune will naturally come about. If the Five Phases are both born and vigorous, there is no need to worry about being weak and confined; when the fortune of the four directions has been exhausted, one's life is considered complete. Those who take fire as their useful element worry about water coming to overcome it; those who take wood as their useful element worry about metal coming to cut it. If one can clearly distinguish between what is favorable and what is unfavorable, then misfortune and good fortune can be accurately predicted. Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are the four earth gods, and among the hidden heavenly stems contained within them, three are useful. When these are revealed in the heavenly stem and are in a strong position, they are genuine. Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai form the four life cycles; if the useful element is strong and the day's ruler is also strong, encountering these will bring about good fortune. Zi, Wu, Mao, and You form the four failing cycles; if a man encounters them, his life will be full of ups and downs; if a woman encounters them, she will be lonely and without support. Qi advances and retreats, and the elements in one's fate compete with each other: those that advance, even if they are in a dead position, will not die; those that retreat, even if they are in a position of birth, will not be born. Wealth and official positions hidden in the storage places will not be revealed unless they are confronted and opened. Among the four pillars' heavenly stems and earthly branches, there are also cases where the mutual punishments are favorable and result in harmony.

官殺重逢，制殺有功。如行帝旺，逢之不凶。印綬根深，旺中不發。印綬根多，旺中不發。先印後財，自成其辱。先財後印，反成其福。傷官用財，無官有子。傷官無財，子宮有死。時上偏財，怕逢兄弟，印綬逢財，比肩不忌。拱祿拱貴，填實則凶。提綱有用，論之不同。庚日申時，透財歸祿。名利高強，比肩奪福。天元一氣，地物相同。人命得此，位列三公。

When both official (官) and killing (杀) stars appear repeatedly, if the killing star can be controlled, it is considered as having merit; if the day's main element (日主) is strong and it reaches the Prosperity (帝旺) position, it is not considered as a凶 (adverse) situation. If the印绶 (nurturing star) has a deep foundation, encountering a旺 (prosperous) period may not lead to success; similarly, if the印绶 has many roots, it also cannot manifest its strength in a旺 position — these two sentences are repeated and have the same meaning. If the印绶 appears first and then the财 (wealth star) appears, the wealth star will damage the印绶, leading to self-humiliation; if the财 appears first and then the印绶, the wealth star generates the official star, which in turn generates the印绶, resulting in good fortune. If the伤官 (harmful official) can be used with财, even without an official star, there will be children; if the伤官 lacks财 to release its energy, the child star will be in a dead position. For偏财 (biased wealth) in the hour position, it is feared that brothers or similar elements (比肩) will compete and take away the wealth; but if the印绶 is the useful element and财 appears, the presence of比肩 is not to be feared, because比肩 can counteract the财 and protect the印绶. In the case of拱禄 (supporting禄) or拱贵 (supporting贵), if the actual element fills the position, it becomes凶 (adverse). If the month's main element is itself a useful star, the argument is different from the above. For a Geng Metal day main element born in the申 hour, if the heavenly stem reveals the wealth star and the hour is禄 (favorable position), there will be great fame and fortune, but fear that比肩 will take away the fortune. If the heavenly stems are all the same and pure, and the earthly branches are also the same, a person with such a configuration may reach the rank of the Three Grand Ministers (三公).

八字連珠，元神有用。造化逢之，名利必重。金神帶殺，身旺為奇。更行火地，名利當時。六甲生春，時犯金神。水鄉不發，土重名真。甲乙丑月，時帶金神。月干見殺，雙目不明。甲寅重寅，二巳刑殺。終身必損，遇火難發。乙日卯月，金神剛烈。富貴比肩，財旺死絕。天干二丙，地支全寅。更行生印，死見凶臨。火旺來寅，透土坐申。衣祿多厚，見水傷身。

The eight characters of the heavenly stems and earthly branches are connected in sequence like beads on a string, and the Origin God plays an important role. When a person's fate meets this pattern, their fame and wealth will be substantial. The "Golden God" comes with seven killers, and if the day stem is strong, it forms a special pattern; if the person then goes through the southern fire region, their fame and wealth will come quickly. Those born on the sixth heavenly stem (Jia) in spring and with the Golden God in the hour branch will not prosper if they go through water regions, but they will achieve success if they have heavy earth. If Jia or Yi wood is born in the month of Chou and has the Golden God in the hour branch, and if the month stem also has seven killers, they will suffer from blindness. If Jia Yin day is born with another Jia Yin and two Si branches that form a killing pattern, they will suffer lifelong injuries, even if they meet fire, they will not achieve success. If Yi wood is the day stem and born in the month of Mao with the Golden God, their nature is fierce and strong; although they can be wealthy and equal to others, once wealth increases, they will enter a dead and dangerous place. If there are two Bing stems in the heavenly stem and the earthly branch has Yin, and if the person goes through a fortune that generates the mother and strengthens the self, they will face danger even in a dead place. If fire is strong and the fortune goes to Yin, and if the heavenly stem shows earth and the day stem is seated on Shen, their clothing and food will be abundant, but if they meet water, they will suffer injuries.

六戌生寅，月令水金。火鄉有救，見土刑身。己日戌月，火神無氣。多水多金，眼昏目閉。秋金坐午，丙丁透露。運至離明，血傷泉路。金旺秋時，二庚夾丙。遇卯傷情，逢離順境。庚金坐午，辛金坐未。煞旺西方，東生取貴。辛逢卯日，年月見酉。時帶朝陽，為僧行丑。辛日坐亥，月莫臨戌。水運若行，須防目疾。辛日坐巳，官印遇祿。順行南方，顯貴榮福。

On the sixth day of Wu, if born in the month of Yin and the month also has water and metal, then traveling to the fire region brings salvation—fire warms the earth and controls metal; if earth also comes to assist the self, it instead causes harm. For the day ruler of Ji soil born in the month of Xu, the fire in Xu has already entered the warehouse and has no strength, and if there is more water and metal in the column, it leads to excessive leakage and consumption, resulting in eye problems and blockage. In autumn, when metal is seated on Wu, and the fire of Bing and Ding appears in the sky, traveling to the southern region of Li (Fire) leads to blood injuries and entering the underworld. In autumn, when metal is strong and two Geng metals are flanking one Bing, encountering卯 wood causes wealth to harm the nature, but encountering southern fire brings favorable circumstances. When Geng metal is seated on Wu and Xin metal is seated on You, they are both seated under fire and earth; the seven killers are strong in the western metal region, so one must go to the eastern wood and fire region to achieve status. When Xin metal meets卯 day and the year and month also have You, You and卯 are in conflict; if the time has the 'sun rising' Zi hour, it often leads to becoming a monk, and traveling in the year of Chou. When the day ruler of Xin metal is seated on Hai, the month branch should not have Xu; if traveling in the water region, one must beware of eye diseases. When the day ruler of Xin metal is seated on Si, the fire of Bing in Si is the official, the earth of Wu is the seal, and Geng metal gets growth, the official and seal meet the禄 and Qi, traveling smoothly to the south brings fame and honor.

酉金逢離，透土何慮。無土月傷，壽元不住。陰金遇火，逢土成刑。陽金遇火，透土成名。壬寅壬戌，陽土透干。不混官星，名崇祿顯。壬癸兼金，生於酉申。土旺則貴，水旺則貧。癸向巳宮，財宮拘印。運至南方，利名必振。癸日巳亥，殺財透露。地合傷官，有勞無福。癸日申提，卯寅戌時。年殺月劫，林下孤悽。癸日干己，陰煞重逢。無官混雜，名利富貴。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) When the metal of You is confronted by the fire of Li in the south, if the heavenly stem reveals earth to mediate and transform the fire into metal, there is nothing to worry about. However, if there is no earth, the metal god of the month is injured, and the lifespan is not secure. When the Yin metal Xin meets fire and also encounters earth, too much earth buries the metal and causes harm. When the Yang metal Geng meets fire and earth is revealed in the heavenly stem, fire generates earth, and earth generates metal, which can lead to fame and success. On the days of Renyin and Renxu, if the Yang earth appears in the heavenly stem as an official star, as long as it is not mixed with seven killers, the position will be high and the official fortune will be prominent. When the water of Ren and Gui is accompanied by metal and born in the months of You or Shen, if earth is strong, the metal and water are controlled and thus bring wealth. If water is strong, it becomes excessive and leads to poverty. On the day of Gui water facing the Si palace, Si contains Bing and Wu, which are wealth and official positions, and also restrains the Yin metal of Geng. When the fortune reaches the southern fire land, fame and reputation will surely rise. On the day of Gui water, if Si and Hai are both present, Si contains Wu earth as a killer and Bing fire as wealth, both the killer and wealth are revealed, and the hidden official is also formed in the earth branch, leading to toil without happiness. On the day of Gui water, if the main stem is Shen and the hour is in Mao, Yin, or Xu, and there is a killer in the year and a劫 in the month, it indicates a lonely and desolate fate in old age. On the day of Gui water, if the heavenly stem reveals Ji, it means the killer of Yin earth is repeated, but as long as there is no official star to mix, it still indicates fame, fortune, and wealth.

殺多有制，女人必貴。官星犯重，濁濫淫類。陽火申提，無根從煞。有根兩旺，脫根壽促。壬日戊提，癸干未月。運喜東方，逢沖即絕。乙日酉月，見水為奇。有根丑絕，無根寅危。庚日申時，柱中金局，支無會合，傷官劫妻。癸日寅提，壬日亥時，莫犯提綱，禍福別推。提綱有用，最忌刑沖。沖運則吉，沖用則凶。三奇透露，日干要強。其根有用，富貴榮昌。

Seven Killers, although numerous, if controlled, indicate a woman will be prosperous and distinguished; repeated appearances of the official star lead to confusion and disorder. If the day stem is Jia (Yang Fire) and the main star is Shen (Monkey), but the day stem has no root, it is necessary to follow the killer. If the day stem has a root and both the day stem and the killer are strong, but the root is lost, the lifespan will be short. If the day stem is Ren (Water) and the main star is Wu (Earth), with癸 (Water) in the sixth month, the favorable direction is the East, where wood controls earth. If there is a clash, it leads to a dire situation. If the day stem is Yi (Wood) in the酉 (Metal) month, and water is present to transform the killer and nourish the day stem, it is very favorable. If the day stem has a root, it fears entering Chou (Ox) where it is exhausted; if it has no root, arriving at寅 (Rat) brings danger. If the day stem is Geng (Metal) in the申 (Monkey) hour, and the column forms a metal group, but the earth branches have no other combinations to release or transform the energy, the official star without control leads to the destruction of wife and wealth. If the day stem is寅 (Rat) and the main star is Wu (Earth), or the day stem is Ren (Water) in the亥 (Pig) hour, they should not clash with the main star. The fortune and misfortune must be judged separately. If the main star in the month is a useful god, it is most unfavorable to have a clash or a clash. If the clash is with a forbidden god, it is favorable; if it is with a useful god, it is unfavorable. If the three marvels are revealed in the heavenly stem, the day stem must be strong. If the foundation can be used for oneself, then wealth, honor, and prosperity will be achieved.

十干化氣，有影無形。無中生有，禍福難憑。十惡大敗，格中不忌，若會財官，反成富貴。格局推詳，以殺為重。制煞為權，何愁損用。煞不離印，印不離煞。殺印相生，功名顯達。時煞無根，煞旺最貴。時煞多根，煞旺不利。八月官星，大忌卯丁。卯丁克破，有情無情。印綬比肩，喜行財鄉。印無比肩，畏行財鄉。財官印綬，大忌比肩。傷官七煞，反助為權。

The transformed energies of the ten heavenly stems are only shadows without real forms, a concept of creating something from nothing. Using them to judge fortune and misfortune is unreliable. The so-called "Shi'e Dabai" day does not necessarily bring bad fortune in a good pattern. If the wealth and official positions are combined, it can lead to great wealth and honor. When examining the pattern, the "seven killer" is most important: if the killer is controlled, it becomes power, so there is no need to worry about it harming the useful god. The killer cannot exist without the seal, and the seal cannot exist without the killer. When the killer and the seal mutually generate each other, success and fame will be achieved. If the seven killer appears in the hour position but has no root, a strong killer is most valuable; if the seven killer in the hour position has many roots, even a strong killer is not beneficial. In August, when the metal of You is in command and the official star is taken, it is very dangerous to see卯 and丁—卯 conflicts with You, and丁 controls metal, one conflict and one control, which seems to be harmonious but is actually not. If the "seal" is the useful god and the column has "similar shoulders," it is good to go to the wealth area, because the similar shoulders can block the wealth and protect the seal. If the seal has no similar shoulders to protect it, then it is afraid of going to the wealth area. If the wealth, official, or seal is the useful god, it is very dangerous for similar shoulders to divide and take away. As for the "injury star" and the "seven killer," they can restrain each other and help achieve power.

傷官見官，格中大忌。不損用神，何愁官至。日祿居時，青雲得路。月令財官，遇之吉助。壬騎龍背，見戌無情。寅多則富，辰多則榮。日德金神，月逢土旺，雖有名利，祖業飄蕩。甲日金神，偏宜火地。己日金神，何勞火制。六甲寅月，透財時節。西北行程，九流成業。陽火無根，水鄉必忌。陰火無根，水鄉有救。年干會火，日時會金。己干用印，官澈名清。

"The concept of 'hurt official meeting official' is a major problem in the structure; but as long as it does not damage the useful god, the arrival of the official star is not something to worry about. If the day's fortune is exactly at the hour position, it is a pattern of ascending to the clouds and achieving success. If the month's stem already has wealth and official star, encountering such a situation is beneficial. The pattern of 'Rén riding on the dragon's back' becomes无情 when the Xu is in conflict with the Chen. If there are many Yin in the earth branches, it indicates wealth, because Yin can combine with the wealth in the午. If there are many Chen in the earth branches, it indicates honor, because Chen can open the official warehouse in the戌. If the day's main stem is 'day virtue' and also carries 'metal god', and the month's stem meets strong earth, although there may be fame and fortune, the ancestral property will ultimately be unstable. For the metal god of Jia day, it is more suitable to go to the southern fire land for tempering; for the metal god of Ji day, since the earth can generate metal, there is no need for fire to control it. For the sixth day of Jia born in the寅 month with wealth appearing in the hour, going to the northwest can achieve success in miscellaneous arts. If the Yang fire of Bing has no root, water land is definitely to be avoided; if the Yin fire of Ding has no root, water land is actually helpful. If the year stem forms a fire pattern and the day and hour form a metal pattern, for the Ji earth day main stem using the seal as the useful god, the official star is clear and the reputation is upright."

辛金月辰，庚無丑庫。逆數清孤，順行豪富。辛金坐酉，財官臨印。順行南方，名利必振。土生四季，日坐庚辛。何愁主弱，旺地成名。壬坐午位，祿馬同鄉。重遇火局，格最高強。傷官之格，女人最忌。帶財帶印，返成富貴。官星桃花，福祿堪誇。煞星桃花，朝劫暮嗟。食神生旺，勝似財官。濁之則賤，清之則發。此法玄玄，微妙難言。學者得授，千金莫傳。

Xin metal is born in the辰 month, and if there is no丑 to serve as a metal storage place for Geng metal, then when the big destiny runs in reverse, it will be lofty and cold; but when it runs forward, it will be wealthy and prosperous. If the day stem is seated on酉, and wealth and official positions are located at the印 position, then when the destiny runs to the southern fire land, fame and fortune will certainly rise. When earth is born in the four seasons of辰,戌,丑, and未, and the day stem is seated on Geng or Xin, there is no need to worry about the weakness of the day stem; when it reaches a prosperous place, it can certainly achieve fame. If the day stem is seated on午, and the午 contains丁 fire as wealth and己 earth as official, it is called "Lù Mǎ Tóng Xiāng" (fame and horse in the same hometown); if it meets fire again, the pattern is the highest. The pattern of "injury official" is most disliked by women, because injury official directly harms the husband's star; but if it is accompanied by wealth to transform or by印 to control, it can instead achieve wealth and honor. If the official star is accompanied by "taohua" (flower), then blessings and honors can be boasted; if the seven killers are accompanied by taohua, then there will be robbery in the morning and sighs in the evening, and the whole day is restless. If the food god gets strong and prosperous energy, it is better than wealth and official; if it is mixed with turbid energy, it will be lowly; if it is pure and unimpeded, it will be successful. This method is very profound and subtle, difficult to explain; if a learner gets a teacher, even if he has a thousand gold, he should not lightly pass it on to others.

陽木無根，生於丑月。水多轉貴，金多則折。乙木無根，生臨丑月。金多轉貴，火多則折。丙火無根，子申全見。無制無生，此身貧賤。六甲坐申，三重見子。運至北方，須防橫死。丙臨申位，陽水大忌。有制身強，旺成名利。己入亥宮，怕逢陰木。月逢印生，自然成福。

The heavenly stem Jia (Yang Wood) without a root born in the month of Chou (Ox), if there is an excess of water, it turns into a noble position, because water nourishes wood; but if there is an excess of metal, the wood is broken. The heavenly stem Yi (Yin Wood) without a root born in the month of Chou, if there is an excess of metal, it turns into a noble position, because when the wood is extremely weak, it yields to the killing force; but if there is an excess of fire, it overflows and weakens the spirit, leading to loss. The heavenly stem Bing (Yang Fire) as the day master without a root, if the stems Zi and Shen are all present, the water forms a group, there is neither control nor support, and the person will certainly be poor and lowly. The day master of heavenly stem Jiā (Sixth Heavenly Stem) sitting on Shen, if there are three instances of Zi, the water group is formed between Shen and Zi, the wood floats without support, and when the fortune reaches the northern water region, there is a risk of sudden death. The heavenly stem Bing (Yang Fire) at the position of Shen, most fears the Yang water Ren (Ren) to control it; if there is Wu (Earth) to control the water and the day master is strong, when it reaches a prosperous place, it can achieve fame and gain. The day master of heavenly stem Ji (Earth) entering the亥 (Hai) palace, fears encountering Yin Wood Yi to weaken itself; if the month has the birth star (mother) to nourish it, it naturally achieves good fortune.

己日逢殺，印旺財伏。運轉東南。貴高財足。壬寅壬戌，陽土透出。不混官星，名顯榮祿。陰水無根，火鄉有貴。陽水無根，火鄉即畏。丁酉陰柔，不怕多水。比肩透露，格中反忌。戊寅日主，何愁殺旺。露火成名，水來漂盪。庚午日主，支火炎炎，見土則貴，見水為嫌。辛未身弱，卯提入格。癸酉身弱，見財成格。癸巳無根，火土重見。透財名彰，露根則賤。

The day master of Ji soil meets seven杀 and the印 is strong, with wealth hidden and not apparent. When it moves to the southeast region of wood and fire, the seven杀 is transformed and the印 is strengthened, leading to high status and abundant wealth. For Renyin and Renxu days, when the yang soil Wu appears in the sky as seven杀, as long as it does not mix with the official position, there will be great fame and honor. For the Yin water Gui without root, when it reaches the fire region, it gains noble status, because extreme weakness allows it to follow the wealth. For the Yang water Ren without root, once it reaches the fire region, it becomes fearful. For the day master Dingyou, which is Yin and weak, it does not fear excessive water, as weakness allows it to follow. If the "twin brother" appears and helps the day master, breaking the following trend, it becomes a忌 in the pattern. For the day master Wuyin, why worry about the strong seven杀 of Jia wood? The fire in Yin can transform the seven杀; as long as fire appears, it can achieve fame, but if water appears, it will be unstable and fail. For the day master Gengwu with strong fire in the earth branch, if earth comes to drain the fire and generate metal, it becomes noble; if water comes to stimulate the fire, it is undesirable. For the day master Xinwei, which is weak, if卯 is the main element, it can form a pattern. For the day master Guiyou, which is weak, if wealth appears, it can form a pattern. For the day master Guisi without root, with heavy fire and earth, if the wealth star appears, it gains fame, but if the root appears, it becomes lowly, because the following pattern is broken.

甲乙無根，怕逢申酉。殺合逢之，雙目必朽。甲木無根，生於五月。水多轉貴，金多則折。乙木酉月，見水為奇。有根丑絕，無根寅危。乙木坐酉，庚丁透露。二庫歸根，孤神得失。丙火申提，無根從殺。有根南旺，脫根壽促。陽火無根，水鄉必忌。陰火無根，水鄉有救。

Jia and Yi wood, when rootless, fear encountering the metal of Shen and You; if the killing star combines with them and appears prominently, the eyes will surely be ruined. Jia wood, when rootless and born in the month of Wu fire, will become noble if there is much water, but will be broken if there is much metal. Yi wood born in the month of You, when water comes to transform the killing star and nourish itself, is most favorable; rooted wood entering Chou becomes extinct, while rootless wood reaching Yin becomes dangerous. Yi wood sitting on You, with both Geng metal and Ding fire revealed, Geng is the killing star and Ding is the food and injury that can control the killing star; if both Chou and Xu are rooted, isolated spirits will clearly show gains and losses. Bing fire, with Shen as its main element and the day's main element rootless, can only surrender to the killing star; if it has a root and the southern fire is strong, once it loses its root, its lifespan will be short. Yang fire Bing, when rootless, fears the water country; Yin fire Ding, when rootless, benefits from the water country, because extreme weakness can follow.

陰火酉月，棄命就財，北方入格，南地為災。戊己亥月，身弱為美。卯月同推，嫌根劫比。庚金無根，寅官火局。南方有貴，須防壽促。辛巳陰柔，休囚官殺。運限加金，聰明顯達。壬日戌提，癸干未月。運喜東方，逢沖則絕。棄命從財，須要會財。棄命從殺，須要會殺。從財忌殺，從殺喜財。若逢根氣，命殞無猜。

A person with a Yin fire day stem born in the酉 month can abandon their destiny and follow the wealth, and if their fortune moves to the northern water regions, they enter the proper pattern; however, if it moves to the southern fire regions, it brings disaster, because fire supports the person and breaks the pattern of following wealth. Those with戊 or己 earth born in the亥 month find it favorable to be weak, as weakness allows them to follow wealth; similarly, those born in the卯 month follow the same logic, but they are disliked if there is a root in the column or if there are 「twin brothers」 or 「robber wealth」 to support the person. Those with庚 metal without a root, with丙 fire in寅 as official and the branches forming a fire pattern, may have noble status when moving to the southern regions, but they should still be cautious of a short life. Those with Xinsi day stem, being Yin and soft, have officials and killers in a weak and confined state; if the fortune moves to the metal regions to support the person, they may become intelligent and successful. Those with壬 water day stem, with戌 as the main stem and癸 dryness born in the未 month, find it favorable to move to the eastern wood regions to loosen the earth; if they encounter a clash, they fall into a dire situation. In summary, those who abandon their destiny to follow wealth must have a wealth pattern in the column; those who abandon their destiny to follow the killer must have a killer pattern in the column. Those following wealth should avoid the seven killers stealing energy, while those following the killer should welcome wealth to nourish the killer. If the destiny still retains a bit of root and does not completely abandon it, then death is certain.

有病方為貴，無傷不是奇。格中如去病，財祿喜相隨。寅卯多金丑，貧富高低走。南地怕逢申，北方休見酉。建祿生提月，財官喜透天。不宜身再旺，惟喜茂財源。土厚多逢火，歸金旺遇秋。冬天水木泛，名利總虛浮。甲乙生居卯，金多反吉祥。

If there is a deficiency in one's destiny, it can become a noble pattern; if there is no damage, it is not considered special. Within a pattern, if this 'deficiency' can be removed, wealth and official positions will naturally follow. In the case of many metals and the earthy branch 'Chou' appearing in the strong wood of 'Yin' and 'Mao', poverty and wealth, high and low status, are determined here. Those born in the southern fire region should avoid encountering 'Shen' metal, and those born in the northern water region should not see 'You' metal, as these all damage the original pattern's climate and the useful god. If the month is 'Jian Lu', it is favorable to have wealth and official positions appearing in the sky; it is not suitable for the day's main element to go into a strong phase again, but rather to have abundant sources of wealth. When the earth is thick, it is better to have fire to assist; when metal is in its original position, it is favorable to meet a strong phase in autumn. In winter, if there is too much water and the wood is floating, fame and fortune will always be hollow and not substantial. If 'Jia' and 'Yi' wood are born in the month of 'Mao' and there is a lot of metal, the metal can shape the wood into an object, which is actually auspicious.

不宜重見殺，火地得衣糧。火忌西方酉，金沉怕水鄉。木神休見午，水到卯中傷。土宿休行亥，臨官在巳宮。南方根有旺，西北莫相逢。陰日朝陽格，無根月建辰。西方還有貴，惟怕火來侵。乙木生居酉，莫逢全巳丑。富貴坎離宮，貧窮申酉守。

Continuing from the previous passage, the wood of the卯 month, though suitable for seeing metal, should not have the "seven killers" appearing repeatedly. If one moves to the southern fire land to control the killer, one will gain food, clothing, and salary. Fire is most disliked in the western酉 land, and heavy metal is feared to enter the water land. The wood deity should not meet the午 fire, as it would cause self-destruction. Water traveling to the卯 land will be weakened by the wood. The earth star should not go to the亥 land, as it is the earth's dead land; the earth's "officialdom" is in the巳 palace. The southern fire and earth land has strong root energy, so one should not meet the northwest metal and water land. The "sun rising in the morning" pattern is when the day ruler has no root and the month builder is in the辰 land; this pattern is still noble when moving to the western metal land, but it fears the southern fire to attack and suppress. For the ethereal wood born in the酉 month, one should not meet the巳 and丑 to form a metal circle; if the destiny moves to the northern坎 water and southern离 fire land, one will be wealthy and noble, but if staying in the申 and酉 metal land, one will be poor.

有殺只論殺，無殺方論用。只要去殺星，不怕提綱重。甲乙若逢申，殺印暗相生。木旺金逢旺，冠袍必掛身。離火怕重逢，北方返有功。雖然宜見水，猶恐對提沖。八月官星旺，甲逢秋氣深。財神兼有助，名利自然亨。曲直生春月，庚辛干上逢。

When there is a "seven killer" in the pillar, one should only consider the killer and not discuss other factors; if there is no killer, then one should consider the useful god. As long as the killer star can be removed, there is no fear of the heavy killer energy from the month's stem. If Jia or Yi wood meets Shen, the庚 gold in Shen is the killer, and the壬 water is the seal. The killer and seal mutually generate in secret, forming a good situation. If the wood is strong and the metal is also strong, the metal and wood complement each other, and one will certainly achieve honor and official position. Southern fire is feared for being too heavy; if it meets water again, it will be beneficial. Although it is said that water is suitable to relieve the fire, there is still fear that it directly conflicts with the month's stem and branch. In August, the official star of You metal is most powerful. If Jia wood meets it in autumn, and the autumn energy is deep, if the wealth god also helps to generate the official, fame and fortune will naturally be smooth. The "curved and straight" pattern born in spring month, if the heavenly stem also meets Geng or Xin, it should be discussed further in the following text.

南離推富貴，坎地卻為凶。甲乙生三月，庚辛戌未存。丑宮壬癸位，何慮見無根。木茂宜金火，身衰鬼作關。時分西與北，輕重辨東南。時上胞胎格，月逢印綬通。殺宮行運助，職位列三公。二子不沖午，二寅不沖申。二午不沖子，二申不沖寅。

Continuing from the previous text, the "Qu Zhi" pattern, when the wood is born in spring and there are庚 and辛 metals on the heavenly stem, if the person goes to the southern direction of the fire element to control the metal, it is considered as a prosperous and wealthy fate. However, if the person goes to the northern direction of the water element to nourish the metal, it becomes a bad omen. When甲 and乙 woods are born in the third month of the earth element, and there are庚 and辛 metals along with戌 and未 earths, the丑 position is also the position of壬 and癸 waters, so there is no need to worry about the day's main element being rootless. When the wood's energy is strong, it is suitable to see metal to cut and fire to release its brilliance; when the day's main element is weak, the official and killer elements become "ghosts," becoming an obstacle that cannot be passed. The hour should distinguish between the western and northern directions, and the weight should distinguish between the eastern and southern directions. For the "Shi Shang Bao Tai" pattern, the month must have the印绶 element to connect; if further assisted by the seven killer element's palace in the big fortune, the official position can reach the level of the Three Grand Ministers. As for the branch conflicts, two子 do not conflict with one午, two寅 do not conflict with one申, two午 do not conflict with one子, two申 do not conflict with one寅 — when many are not against few, they cannot actually conflict.

得一分三格，財官印綬全。運中逢克破，一命喪黃泉。進氣死不死，退氣生不生。終年無發旺，猶忌少年刑。時上偏財格，干頭忌比肩。月生身主旺，貴氣福重添。運行十載數，上下五年分。先看流年歲，深知來往旬。時上一位貴，藏在支中是。主主要剛強，名利方有氣。

If one can view a single element as three different categories, then wealth, officialdom, and official seal are all present; such a destiny will be ruined if it meets arestrain or destruction in the big years. If the energy is advancing, even if it is in a dead position, it will not die; if the energy has already declined, even if it meets a favorable position, it will not be born. If one does not see any opportunity for prosperity throughout the year, it is also advisable to avoid punishments and injuries in youth. For the pattern of "biased wealth in the hour," the heavenly stem most dislikes "same kind" to compete and take away; if the month stem can generate and support and the day stem is strong, then the noble quality and blessings will be further enhanced. Each big year governs ten years, the first five years focus on the heavenly stem, and the last five years focus on the earthly branch; first examine the fortune and misfortune of the current year's heavenly stem, and deeply investigate the fate within the ten-day cycle. What is called "the importance of the hour stem" is hidden within the earthly branch; in the end, the day stem must be strong, so that fame and fortune can be inherited.

四柱排定，三才次分。專以日上天元，配合八字干支，支中有見不見之刑，無時不有。凡看命，先看四柱年月日時，次分天地人三元。乾為天元，支為地元。以支中所藏者為人元，年為基根，月為提綱，日為命主，時為分野，故以日主天元配合，取其官貴財印鬼敗傷爭。此論八字支干有見不見之形，造化生旺制克衰絕，只是支中所藏之造化也，無時不有。四季中有墓絕中餘氣也，五行休旺，配合生死也，刑沖剋破，變化也。或三合六合之貴地，雖祿馬妻財子孫父母兄弟，皆是見不見之刑，無時而不有也。神殺相絆，輕重較量。神者，貴人也。殺者，七殺也。若神殺混雜，看入節氣之深淺，或有去官留殺，或有去殺留官，四柱或歲運，亦當知輕重較量也。

Once the four pillars are arranged, the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity become clearly distinguished. The main focus is on the heavenly stem of the day pillar, which is used to harmonize with the entire set of the eight characters. Within the earth branches, there are both visible and invisible conflicts and interactions, which are constantly present. When examining a person's destiny, one should first look at the four pillars of year, month, day, and hour, then divide them into the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity: the heavenly stems are the heavenly element, the earth branches are the earthly element, and the hidden heavenly stems within the earth branches are the human element. The year represents the foundation, the month the outline, the day the person's destiny, and the hour the domain. Therefore, one should use the heavenly stem of the day to harmonize with the entire chart, and extract the officials, noblemen, wealth, and their corresponding influences, as well as the ghosts, failures, injuries, and conflicts. The phrase "visible and invisible forms" in the eight characters refers to the generation, strength, control, conflict, decline, and extinction in the process of transformation, which are all caused by the hidden elements within the earth branches, constantly present. Among the four seasons of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, there are places of burial, extinction, and residual energy; the prosperity and decline of the five elements are combined with birth and death; conflicts, clashes, control, and destruction are the sources of change. For example, the noble places of triple harmony and six harmony, as well as the禄 (LU), 马 (MA), 妻财 (QI CAI), 子孙 (ZI SUN), 父母 (FU MU), and 兄弟 (XIONG DI), all belong to "visible and invisible conflicts," which are constantly present. The saying "the interaction between divine influences and destructive forces, with a comparison of their weight" refers to the divine influences as noblemen and the destructive forces as seven killers. If noblemen and seven killers appear together, one should consider the depth of the solar term, or choose to remove the official and keep the seven killer, or remove the seven killer and keep the official. Whether in the four pillars or in the years and months of destiny, one should know how to compare their weight.

若乃時逢七殺，見之未必為凶。月制干強，七殺反為權印。此論時上一位貴格，只用一位，方為可貴。別位不要再見。始為清貴。若年月上再見之，反為辛苦艱難之命。要日干生旺，不畏刑傷，羊刃為人性重，剛執不屈，若四柱中元有制伏，卻要行官旺運，然後可發福，又不可專言制伏，貴在得其中道，乃盡法無民之喻。假如甲申，丙寅，乙卯，辛巳，此命專用日干旺，時上偏官，月上制伏，此是史彌遠衛王之命也。壬子，庚戌，戊戌，甲寅，時上偏官，月上制伏，行丙寅東方運，白手發財成家。庚子，戊子，戊庚，甲寅，時上偏官，年上制伏，早年登第，歷仕至尚書，乃先年巡按繡衣李如圭八字也。

If the time stem meets the seven deadly stars, encountering them does not necessarily mean misfortune; if the month stem controls the day stem and the day stem is strong, the seven deadly stars can instead become a noble official position. This refers to the pattern of 'a noble official in the hour position'. The seven deadly stars should appear only once to be considered valuable; if they appear in other columns, it becomes a complicated and difficult fate. This pattern requires the day stem to be strong and prosperous to avoid being harmed. People with the 'Yangren' pattern are serious in character, stubborn and unwilling to yield. If the four pillars already have a god that controls the seven deadly stars, one should go through a period of official prosperity to gain fortune; however, it is not advisable to focus solely on controlling the seven deadly stars. The key is to find the middle way, just as the saying goes: 'when laws are applied to the extreme, there are no people left to govern.' For example, the birth chart of Jiashen, Bingyin, Yimao, and Xinsi specializes in a strong and prosperous day stem, with the seven deadly star in the hour position and the month stem with fire controlling it, which was the birth chart of Shi Miyan, a prince of the Song dynasty. The birth chart of Renzi, Gengxu, Wuxu, and Jiayin has the seven deadly star in the hour position and the month stem controlling it, and when it reaches the eastern wood period of Bingyin, it achieves wealth from nothing and establishes a family. The birth chart of Gengzi, Wuzi, Wuxu, and Jiayin (the original day column is 'Wugeng', but there is a mistake in the text, so it is recorded as is) has the seven deadly star in the hour position and the year stem controlling it, achieving success early in life and holding high official positions, which was the birth chart of Li Rugui, the inspector general of the imperial court.

財官印綬全備，藏蓄於四季之中。此論雜氣財官印綬格。四季者，辰戌丑未也，乃天地不正之氣，為雜氣也。蓋辰中有乙木餘氣，壬癸之庫墓，有戊己之正位，辰戌丑未各隨所藏之氣而言之。此四者藏蓄雜氣，為我之官星財氣祿馬印綬也。須看四柱天元透出何字為福，次分節氣淺深。若殺旺官少，要制伏，不喜財，若主旺相沖，要行財運庫旺，大抵福聚之地，不可破傷，如無所忌，大發財。假如丙戌，戊戌，甲午，己巳，雜氣財官格。此命用辛官，己為財，戌中有辛金餘氣，戊己土為財，史太師越王浩命。辛丑，壬辰，丙戌，乙未，此八字是邵豳的。行官印運，早年登科，仕至御史。辛未，辛丑，庚戌，庚辰，此八字亦辰戌丑未全，奈比劫多，又土重金埋，行酉運身旺，背逐之鄉，所以為刀筆吏，功名無成，終自鰥獨。

"The wealth, official star, seal, and fortune are all complete, stored within the four seasons"—this refers to the "Mixed Qi Wealth and Official Star and Seal and Fortune Pattern." The term "four seasons" refers to the Earthly Branches Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, which are considered the improper or mixed energies of heaven and earth, hence called "mixed qi." Chen contains the residual energy of Yi wood, is the tomb of Ren and Gui water, and is the proper position of Wu and Ji earth. Each of these four branches is analyzed based on the energies they contain. These four branches store mixed qi, which are the sources of my official star, wealth,禄 and 马 (which refer to official rank and horse, symbolizing power), and seal. One must look at which heavenly stem appears in the four pillars to determine fortune, and then consider the depth of the seasonal changes. If the seven killing star is strong but the official star is weak, it is necessary to control and subdue it; wealth is not desired to nourish the killing star. If the day master is strong and the buried treasure branch is in conflict, then a fortune path of wealth is needed to make the buried treasure flourish. In general, the place where fortune gathers should not be damaged; if there are no prohibitions, great wealth can be achieved. For example, the birth chart of Bing Xu, Wu Xu, Jia Wu, and Ji Si is a mixed qi wealth and official star pattern. In this case, the official star is the residual energy of Xin metal in Xu, and the wealth is Wu and Ji earth, which are the wealth of Jia wood. This is the birth chart of the famous historian Shi Hao. The birth chart of Xin Chou, Ren Chen, Bing Xu, and Yi Wei is that of Shao Bin, who had an official and seal fortune path, passed the imperial exams early, and held the position of imperial censor. The birth chart of Xin Wei, Xin Chou, Geng Xu, and Geng Chen also includes all four of the Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei branches, but there are too many rivals and thieves of wealth, and the earth is too heavy, burying the metal. Although the path of You (metal) strengthens the body, it is a place where one turns away from fortune and follows the horse, so he only became a minor official and failed to achieve official rank, living a lonely and unmarried life all his life.

官星財氣長生，鎮居於寅申巳亥。此財官生旺於四孟，寅申巳亥，乃五行長生之地。如壬申，辛亥，己巳，丙寅，此命先榮後辱，己用甲為官，亥中有甲木長生，己用壬為財，申中有壬水長生，己用丙為印綬，寅中有丙火長生，巳中有金長生，此四孟格局。壬寅，乙巳，癸亥，庚申，此八字初行丙午丁未運好，一到酉戌亥，巳中丙戊財官死於酉，用神損傷，家自消乏，妻子俱喪。

"The official star and wealth qi are in a state of growth, residing in寅, 申, 巳, and 亥" — this refers to the prosperity of wealth and official star in the first month of each season. The four beginning months are the first months of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with the earthly branches being寅, 申, 巳, and 亥, which are also the places of growth for the five phases. For example, in the birth chart of Renshen, Xinhai, Jisi, and Bingyin, there was initial honor and success but later disgrace: 己 earth takes 甲 wood as official star, and 甲 wood is in growth in亥; 己 earth takes 壬 water as wealth, and 壬 water is in growth in申; 己 earth takes 丙 fire as intellectual support, and 丙 fire is in growth in寅; and 庚 metal is also in growth in巳. All four useful gods are seated on the growth position, which is known as the four beginning pattern. Another example is the birth chart of Renyin, Yisi, Guihai, and Gengshen. Initially, the journey through Bingwu and Dingwei was favorable, but once reaching酉, 戌, and 亥, the 丙 fire and 戊 earth in巳 died in酉, causing damage to the useful gods, leading to the decline of family fortune, and the death of wife and children.

庚申時逢戊日，名食神干旺之方。歲月犯甲丙寅卯，此乃遇而不遇。此乃專旺食神格。戊以庚為食神，其中有庚金建祿，戊土用水為財，申中有水長生，乃財旺也。或用乙為官星，庚能合卯中乙木，為戊土官貴氣。若四柱透出甲丙寅卯四字，則壞了申中庚之貴氣，此乃遇而不遇也。丙子，己亥，戊辰，庚申，此八字乃一生員的，緣露了丙字，但中備卷三次，庚子年起貢，運行甲辰水土庫於辰，用神入墓，卒於北京。

At the Geng Shen hour on a Wu day, the name of the Useful God is in its strong position; if the year and month are in the combination of Jia, Bing, Yin, and Mao, this is called 'Meeting but Not Meeting' in the 'Exclusive Prosperity of the Useful God' pattern. Wu earth takes Geng metal as its Useful God, and Geng metal is in its strong position in Shen. Wu earth also takes water as its wealth, and in Shen, Ren water is in its growth position, so wealth is also strong. Alternatively, taking Yi wood as the official star, Geng metal can combine with Yi wood in Mao, bringing official and noble energy to Wu earth. If the four pillars reveal Jia, Bing, Yin, and Mao, Jia wood will overcome Wu earth and Bing fire will overcome Geng metal, which will damage the noble energy of Geng metal in Shen, and this is called 'Meeting but Not Meeting'. For example, the八字 of Bing Zi, Ji Hai, Wu Chen, and Geng Shen is the destiny of a candidate for the imperial examination. It was only because the heavenly stem revealed Bing that the Useful God was harmed; although he passed the examination three times and was recommended for the imperial examination in the Geng Zi year, when he entered the Ji Chen decade, the water and earth reservoirs converged in Chen, the Useful God entered its tomb, and he eventually died in Beijing.

月生日干無天財，乃印綬之名。此乃論印綬格，十干生我者是也。為父母，為生氣，又能護我之官星，故印綬無傷官之患矣。大要生旺，忌死絕，若四柱中元有官星尤好，忌見財運。若行官運則發，若行財旺鄉，貪財壞印，其禍百端，行死絕運必死。如丙辰，甲午，乙未，丁卯，此命月生日干，為印綬格，繫高和尚命，大運丁酉，流年壬午，當年三十歲。至元十九年三月廿四日遭極刑，何故？印生逢死絕之運，又見壬來破印也。此流年用天元，大運用地支。壬申，辛亥，乙未，己卯，此八字繫廣東李兆龍僉事的，行乙卯運，水到卯宮傷，去官。

"The moon is born on the day stem without heavenly wealth, which is called the 'imprint and support' pattern." This refers to the "imprint and support pattern." Among the ten stems, the one that generates me is called the imprint, which is my parent, my life qi, and can protect my official star. Therefore, having an imprint is beneficial and prevents the harm of the official star. The main point is that the imprint should be strong and flourishing; it should be avoided if it falls into a dead or exhausted state. If the original chart already has an official star, it is even better, but one should avoid encountering wealth. When traveling through an official star path, one can achieve success; when traveling through a wealthy and flourishing path, it is considered greedy for wealth and harmful to the imprint, leading to many troubles; when arriving at a dead or exhausted path, it is certain to result in death. For example, the birth chart of Jia Wu, Bing Chen, Yi Wei, and Ding Mao is an imprint and support pattern, which was the birth chart of a high monk. When the big year reached Ding You and the flow year reached Ren Wu, at the age of thirty, on March 24th of the nineteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty, he suffered extreme punishment. Why was this? Because the imprint star encountered a dead or exhausted path, and also met Ren water to destroy the imprint. In this case, the heavenly stem of the flow year is considered, while the earthly branch of the big year is considered. Another example is the birth chart of Ren Wu, Xin Hai, Yi Wei, and Ji Mao, which was the birth chart of Li Zhaolong, an official in Guangdong. When he traveled through the Yi Mao path, the water reached the Mao palace and was drained by wood, damaging the imprint star, thus causing him to lose his official position.

日祿居時沒官星，號青雲得路。此論歸祿格，要四柱中無一點官星，方為此格。號為青雲得路。最要日干生旺，兼行食神傷官之鄉，可發福。但歸祿有六忌，一則沖刑，二則作合，三則倒食，四則官星，五則日月天元同。六則歲月天元同。犯此六者，不可一例以為貴矣。假如：甲子，丙子，癸丑，壬子，此是張統領命，乃子多為聚福歸祿矣。甲子，丁丑，乙丑，己卯，此蔡文輝八字，術士皆許讀書有功名之造，後學醫，行辛巳運，庚子年不祿，此非日祿歸時。《獨步雲》：“乙木無根，生臨丑月。金多轉貴，火土則折。”

"The day stem's fortune is in the hour, and there is no official star; this is called 'ascending to the clouds and finding the path'—this refers to the 'returning fortune' pattern. Only when there is not a single official star in the four pillars can this pattern be considered, and it is called 'ascending to the clouds and finding the path.' It is most important that the day stem is strong and vigorous, and that the person's fortune is supported by the land of food and the land of injury. Only then can blessings be realized. However, there are six taboos for returning fortune: first, it is taboo for the fortune to be in conflict or harmed; second, it is taboo for the fortune to be combined with another; third, it is taboo for the fortune to be taken by the reverse food (i.e., the hawk star taking the food); fourth, it is taboo for the official star to be present; fifth, it is taboo for the day stem to be the same as the month stem; sixth, it is taboo for the year stem to be the same as the month stem. If any of these six taboos are committed, the pattern cannot be generally considered a noble one. The returning fortune is valuable because it is the clean fortune in the hour position. Once it is in conflict, combined, taken by the reverse food, or occupied by the official star, or if the month stem or year stem is the same as the day stem, the fortune cannot be retained. For example, Jiazi, Bingzi, Guichou, and Renzi are the birth dates of a general, with many 'zi' characters, gathering blessings, which is exactly in line with the meaning of returning fortune. Another example is Jiazi, Dingchou, Yichou, and Jimao, which are the birth dates of Cai Wenhui. Diviners all predicted that he would achieve success in his studies and obtain an official title, but he later turned to medicine. He died in the year of Gengzi during the Xinsi cycle. This was not really the pattern of returning fortune. The 'Duba' says: 'The wood stem is rootless, born in the month of Chou, with plenty of metal, it becomes noble; with too much fire and earth, it is broken.' This is exactly referring to this kind of pattern."

陽水疊逢辰位，是壬騎龍背之鄉。如壬辰日生，遇辰字多者貴，寅字多者富。蓋壬以己土為官星，丁火為財星，辰巳並沖戌中之官庫，所以貴也。寅字多，能合午中之財，所以富也。丙子，甲午，壬辰，甲辰，此一生員八字，術士見其早年利考，皆作壬騎龍背格，許其堪取青紫。餘獨以財格看，謂酉戌運未善，至此果不祿，且無嗣。

"Yang water meets the position of Chen, which is the land of Ren riding a dragon's back." For someone born on a Renchen day, if there are many instances of the character Chen in their fortune, they are destined for high status; if there are many instances of the character Yin, they are destined for wealth. This is because the water of Ren takes the earth of Ji as its official star and the fire of Ding as its wealth star: when Chen and Si are combined, they stir up the official warehouse in Xu, causing the official star to be disturbed and thus leading to high status; when there are many Yins, they can combine with the wealth in Wu, thus leading to wealth. For example, the八字 of a scholar born on Bingzi, Jiawu, Renchen, or Jiachen days, when seen by fortune tellers, are considered to have the pattern of Ren riding a dragon's back, and they are predicted to attain high official rank. However, I alone focus on the wealth pattern, saying that the years of You and Xu are unfavorable; indeed, at that time he died and had no descendants.

陰木獨遇子時，為六乙鼠貴之地。此格大怕午字沖丙子時，子字多妙，謂之聚貴也。或四柱中有庚字辛字申字酉字丑字，內則有庚辛金，則減分數，歲君大運亦然。如月內有官星，則不用此格。若四柱中元無官星，方用此格。丁卯，壬子，乙巳，丙子，此一胥吏八字，術士皆謂六乙鼠貴，許其功名，行申運頗得辦事北京，至未運來為事罷。此只好作印看。

"The solitary yin wood meets the Zi hour, forming the 'Six Yi Rat Wealth' pattern." This pattern is most feared when the Wu character comes to clash with the Bingzi hour. Having more Zi characters is actually beneficial, called "gathering wealth." If the four pillars contain characters such as Geng, Xin, Shen, You, or Chou, they all contain Geng and Xin metal that canrestrain Yi wood, thus reducing the score. The same applies if the year or big destiny encounters these as well. If the month's stem already has an official star, this pattern is not used; it is only applied when there is no official star in the four pillars originally. For example, the birth chart with Dingmao, Renzi, Yisi, and Bingzi is that of a clerk. Diviners all say it is the 'Six Yi Rat Wealth' pattern, promising him official rank. When he traveled in the Shen destiny, he was quite capable in Beijing, but when he reached the Wei destiny, he was dismissed for some reason. In reality, this chart should be viewed as having a seal (印绶) instead: Ren water nourishes Yi wood as the seal, and the wealth of the Zi hour did not actually bring out the fire official star of Bing, so his official rank was limited.

庚日全逢潤下，忌壬癸巳午之方。時遇子申，其福減半。此論井欄叉格。此是庚申庚辰庚子，三庚水局為貴。何也？蓋庚用丁為官，子沖午，庚用木為財。而申沖寅，戌中戊土為庚之印，而辰沖之，又辰戌為財印，故以申子辰三叉來沖寅午戌為財官印綬。若四柱中須用申子辰全為貴，不止庚金，得三庚全者尤奇，或戊子丙辰亦不妨。喜行東方財地，北方傷官，南方火地不為貴，此乃壬癸巳午之方也。假如：庚子，庚辰，庚申，丁丑，此是王都統制命，丁卯出邊上，得十四官誥，庚申，戊子，庚辰，丙戌，此一生員八字，亦候過稟，後告侍親，惟放發些財而不貴。何也？所謂生江南則為橘，生江北則為枳，土產故也。

"The day of Geng is fully accompanied by the moistening downward movement, and it is undesirable to be in the direction of Yin, Gui, Si, or Wu; when the hour is Zi or Shen, its fortune is reduced by half." This refers to the "Well Shaft Fork Pattern." That is, when Geng is combined with Shen, Chen, and Zi, the three Geng days form a water trinity and become noble. Why is this so? Geng metal takes Ding fire as its official star, and Zi can clash with Wu to bring out the official star; Geng metal takes wood as its wealth, and Shen can clash with Yin to bring out the wealth star; the Wu in Xu contains Wu earth, which is the official star for Geng metal, and Chen can clash with Xu to bring out the official star. Also, since Chen and Xu are the repositories of wealth and official star, using the three forks of Shen, Zi, and Chen to clash with Yin, Wu, and Xu brings out wealth, official star, and official star all at once. In the four pillars, it is necessary for Shen, Zi, and Chen to be fully present to be considered noble; it is not limited to Geng metal. If there are three Gengs present, it is even more special. If paired with Wuzi or Bingchen, it is also acceptable. This pattern favors the Eastern direction of wealth and the Northern direction of official star; the Southern fire direction is not considered noble, which is precisely the direction to avoid, namely the direction of Yin, Gui, Si, and Wu. For example, the birth chart of Wang Duzheng, the military commander, is Gengzi, Gengchen, Gengshen, and Dingchou. In the year of Dingmao, he went to the border and received fourteen official decrees. Another example is the birth chart of a scholar, Gengshen, Wuzi, Gengchen, and Bingxu. He once applied for a government position and later retired to care for his parents, only making some money but not achieving great status. Why is this so? It is just like a tree, which bears oranges in the south of the Yangtze River and becomes citron in the north, due to the difference in soil and water conditions."

若逢傷官月建，如凶處未必皆凶。此論傷官格。傷官之法，務要傷盡，而不為禍。四柱若元有官星，傷之尤重，元無官星，傷之則輕。若三合會起傷官之殺，及運行傷官之地，其禍不可言矣。故傷官見官，為禍百端。若當生年干，有傷官七煞為禍最重，謂之福基受傷，終身不可除去，若月時上見傷官之地，可發福矣。若女人命有傷官者，主剋夫，若見合多，則為卑賤，不娼則淫，非奴婢則師尼。何故？傷官傷夫。若四柱中財來合去，非良婦也。己卯，癸酉，戊寅，庚申，此八字一附學生，地支六沖，作戊日庚申時之格不得，只好作傷官看，行南方運，常考不利，克妻無嗣，己運卒。

"If one encounters a wounded official in the month builder, even in a bad place, it may not necessarily be entirely bad." This is discussing the "wounded official pattern." When using the method of wounded official, it is essential to wound it completely, so as not to cause harm. If there is originally an official star in the four pillars, it is wounded especially severely; if there is no official star originally, then wounding it is less harmful. If the triple harmony brings about the wounded official path, and one's destiny reaches the wounded official place, the calamity is endless, hence the saying "wounded official meets official, causing trouble in a hundred ways." If there is a wounded official and seven killers in the heavenly stem of the birth year, the harm is the greatest, called "the foundation of good fortune is wounded, and it cannot be removed throughout life." If the wounded official appears in the month or hour, it is still possible to gain good fortune. As for women whose destiny contains a wounded official, it indicates the husband's death; if there are too many combinations, they are considered lowly, either becoming a prostitute or a promiscuous woman, or becoming a servant or nun. Why? Because the wounded official directly harms her husband's star. If there is also wealth in the four pillars that combines with the official, then she is certainly not a virtuous woman. For example, the four pillars of Ji Mao, Gui You, Wu Yin, and Geng Shen belong to a student who is not yet officially enrolled. The six branches of the earth are in conflict, so the pattern of "Wu day, Geng Shen hour" with the food god being strong is not formed, and it can only be considered as the wounded official pattern. When traveling in the southern direction, he repeatedly fails in exams, harms his wife and has no descendants, and dies in the Ji year.

內有正倒祿飛，忌官星亦嫌羈絆。內有正倒祿飛者；乃丁巳得巳字多。巳沖出亥中壬水為官星，乃正飛天祿馬格也。若辛日得亥字多，亥沖出巳中丙火為官星，乃是倒飛天祿馬也。其中若壬癸辰巳，皆是官星羈絆也，則減分數，歲運亦同。壬辰，辛亥，癸亥，癸亥，都堂王守仁八字，倒飛天祿馬格。戊寅，癸亥，癸亥，癸亥，此乃丐者八字，露出戊字官星，斯為下矣。

Within there are cases of proper and reversed flying official stars and horses; the so-called proper and reversed flying official stars and horses: on a day of Dingsi, if there are many instances of Si, using Si to冲出 the壬water in亥to serve as official star, this is called the 'proper flying official star and horse pattern'; on a day of Xinhai, if there are many instances of Hai, using Hai to冲出 the Bingfire in Si to serve as official star, this is called the 'reversed flying official star and horse pattern'. If there are characters such as Ren, Gui, Chen, or Si, they will obstruct the official star, thus reducing the score; the same applies when encountering them in the year or in the destiny. The birth dates of the famous official Wang Shouren are Renchen, Xinhai, Guihai, and Guihai, which belong to the reversed flying official star and horse pattern. However, the birth date of a beggar is Wuyin, Guihai, Guihai, and Guihai; this is because the戊earth in the year stem reveals the official star, thus filling up the position that was meant to be empty, making the virtual god real and thus ineffective. The same three instances of Guihai result in one becoming a high-ranking official and the other becoming a beggar, falling into such a low status.

六癸日，時逢寅位，歲月怕戊己二方，此論刑合格。以六癸日為主星，用戊土為正氣官星，喜逢甲寅時，用巳中戊土，癸日得官星，如庚寅刑不成，推甲寅時，是行運與飛天祿馬同。怕四柱中有戊字己字，又怕庚寅傷甲字，刑壞子，忌申字，仔細推之。假如癸酉，辛酉，癸卯，甲寅，此是婁參政命。己卯，乙亥，癸未，甲寅，此八字年上露出己字，所以功名蹭蹬，屢科不第。

On a day with the Gui stem, if the hour is at Yin, the year and month should avoid the Wu and Ji stems. This refers to the '刑合格' (Crime and Official Star Pattern). Taking the six days with the Gui stem as the main star, the Wu soil is used as the official star. It is favorable to meet the Jiayin (Jia Yin) hour, using Yin to punishing Si and thus obtaining the Wu soil in Si. This allows the Gui day to receive the official star. If the hour is Gengyin (Geng Yin), the punishment is not formed, so it is determined that the favorable hour is Jiayin. The good and bad fortune in the big and small runs is the same as the '飞天禄马格' (Flying Heaven Official and Horse Pattern). This pattern fears the presence of Wu or Ji in the four pillars, which would fill the official star. It also fears the Geng Metal (Geng Jin) in Gengyin (Geng Yin) harming the Jia Wood (Jia Mu). It also fears the punishment of Zi, and it is disliked to see Shen. One must carefully examine. For example, the birth chart Guiyou (Gui You), Xinyou, Guimao, Jiayin is the birth chart of an official named Lou Canzheng. Another example is Jimao, Yihai, Guiwei, Jiayin. The year pillar reveals Ji soil, so his official career is obstructed, and he repeatedly failed the imperial examinations.

甲子日再遇子時，畏庚辛申酉丑午。此論子遙巳格。甲用辛官。辛祿在酉，二字為甲木之印綬，遙合巳中之丙戊，合動酉中之辛，為甲之官。木喜壬癸亥子月，忌庚辛申酉，乃金來傷甲木，午來沖子，子丑羈絆，則不能去遙合矣。假如庚申，甲戌，甲子，甲子，此乃是羅御史之命，雖然是遙巳，然年上有庚申，沖剋甲運，行戊寅，寅刑己，反成禍矣，乙丑年罷官。癸丑，己未，甲子，甲子，此八字乃一好賭博人。家業蕩盡，其中畏庚辛申酉丑午，此年支正露出丑字，行東方北祿之鄉，所以貧窮。

On a Jiazi day encountering the Zi hour again, it is feared to meet Geng, Xin, Shen, You, Chou, or Wu. This refers to the 'Zi Yao Si Ge' pattern. The Jia wood takes Xin metal as its official star, and Xin's strength is in You. The relationship between Zi and You concerns the Jia wood's official star. Zi remotely combines with Si's Bing and Wu, and then Bing and Wu combine with the Xin in You, forming the official star for Jia wood. This pattern favors months of Ren and Gui with Hai and Zi, and it is disliked to meet Geng, Xin, Shen, You, Chou, or Wu, as metal harms the Jia wood. It is also disliked to meet Wu which clashes with Zi, or Chou which binds Zi. Once bound, it cannot remotely combine. For example, the birth chart Geng Shen, Jia Xu, Jia Zi, Jia Zi is that of Luo Yu Shi. Although it forms the remote combination, the Geng Shen in the year clashes and controls, and when he enters the Wu Yin year, Yin harms Ji, leading to misfortune. In the year Yi Chou, he lost his position. Another example is Gui Chou, Ji Wei, Jia Zi, Jia Zi, which belongs to a person who gambles heavily and exhausts his family's fortune. This pattern fears Geng, Xin, Shen, You, Chou, and Wu, and in this case, the branch Chou in the year binds Zi water, so the remote combination cannot be formed. Furthermore, when he enters the Eastern and Northern directions, the wealth is taken by brothers and rivals, so he ends up poor.

辛癸日多逢丑地，不喜官星。歲時逢子巳二宮，虛利虛名。此論丑遙巳格。只辛丑癸丑二日可用，但要四柱中無一點官星，方用此格。蓋辛用丙官，癸用戊官。丙戊祿在巳。惟丑能遙巳，丙戊之祿出矣。不要填實巳位，子字羈絆，不能遙矣，若申酉得一字為妙。假如乙丑，己丑，癸丑，癸丑，乃是葉侍郎之命。又有丁丑，癸丑，辛丑，己丑，此是王通判之命也。癸丑，乙丑，癸丑，癸亥，此八字白手發財成家，乃丑遙巳格真也。

On days of Xin and Gui, having the Chou earth is favorable, but official stars are not desired; if the year or month contains Zi or Si, it brings empty gains and empty fame. This refers to the pattern of "Chou remote Si." Only days of Xin Chou and Gui Chou are suitable, and the four pillars must not contain any official stars at all to use this pattern. Xin takes Bing as its official, and Gui takes Wu as its official, and the禄 (favorable position) of Bing and Wu is in Si. Only Chou can remotely connect with Si, bringing out the禄 of Bing and Wu. Therefore, there should be no actual character filling the Si position, nor should there be a Zi character to restrict Chou, otherwise the remote connection will not work. If there is a Shen or You to match, it is even better. For example, the birth date of Ye Shilang is Xin Chou, Gui Chou, Xin Chou, and Gui Chou. The birth date of Wang Tongpan is Ding Chou, Gui Chou, Xin Chou, and Ji Chou. Another example is the birth date of癸 Chou, Yi Chou,癸 Chou, and Gui Hai, where three Chous remotely connect with Si, and the Si position is not filled, so he became rich and established a family from nothing, which is the true pattern of Chou remote Si.

拱祿拱貴，填實則凶。此論拱貴拱祿二格者，乃兩位虛拱貴祿之地，四柱不可佔了貴祿之宮，則填實不容物，只為官星榮顯也。其祿貴者，比之盛物之器皿，若空則容物，乃貴祿顯榮。經云官崇祿顯，定是夾祿之鄉。又忌傷了日時，皆供不住矣。假如丁巳，丙午，甲寅，甲子，此是王郎中之命，此二甲來夾丑中之貴氣，丑中癸水餘氣，辛金庫墓，己土乘旺，乃甲木之財，豈不為貴，後運行辛丑除通判，入庚子運，庚金克甲木，又是午月，沖破甲子，乃天中殺，即空亡，夾貴不住，走了貴人，一旦壞了。庚戌，戊子，壬辰，壬寅，此乃戴大寶命，十一歲行庚寅中舉，十九歲戊辰年中探花，行辛卯運填實卒。

"The concept of 'arched luck and arching nobleman' refers to the two patterns of 'arched luck' and 'arched nobleman'. 'Arching' means that two pillars virtually enclose the position of nobleman or luck. The four pillars should not occupy that position themselves; once it is filled, there is no room for anything else, as everything depends on that official star for success. Luck and nobleman are like containers; they must be empty to hold things, and only then do they appear glorious. The classic text says, 'When official star is exalted and luck is prominent, it is definitely the place where luck is enclosed.' It is also forbidden to injure the day pillar or the hour pillar, as injury prevents the enclosure. For example, the birth chart of Wang Langzhong includes Ding Si, Bing Wu, Jiayin, and Jia Zi. Two Jia pillars enclose the nobleman's energy in Chou. Chou contains the residual energy of癸 water, the tomb of辛 metal, and the strong己 earth, all of which are the wealth of Jiayin. How could he not be noble? Later, when he entered the Xinchou period, he was appointed as a deputy governor. But when he entered the Gengzi period, Geng metal overcame Jiayin, and the month of Wu clashed with Jia Zi, which is the heavenly killing star, also known as Kongwang. The enclosure of nobleman failed, the nobleman left, and his fortune collapsed immediately. Another example is Dai Dabao's birth chart: Geng Xu, Wu Zi, Ren Chen, and Ren Yin. At age eleven, during the Geng Yin period, he passed the examination. At nineteen, during the Wu Chen year, he became a top scholar. However, during the Xin Mao period, the position he was arching was filled, and he died. This shows that the arch pattern relies entirely on an empty position to gain nobility. An empty position is flexible and alive, but a filled one is dead. When examining a birth chart, it is most important to first distinguish this principle."

時上偏財，別宮忌見。此論時上偏財格，又名時馬格，與時上偏官同，用時上天元，及支內人元，只要時上一位有之始為貴，若別位有之，便多了，難作偏財而論，要身旺，不要克破，要財旺即發矣。假如丁酉，己酉，戊子，壬子、邵統制命也。丁丑，己酉，丁丑，辛亥，此八字時上偏財，月支又酉丑會局，所謂別宮忌見也，家業破盡。

"The wealth in the hour column is partial wealth, and it is not good to see it in other columns." This refers to the "Hour Partial Wealth Pattern," also known as the "Hour Horse Pattern," which follows the same principle as the "Hour Partial Official Pattern." It involves examining the heavenly stem of the hour column and the hidden heavenly stems in the earthly branch. If there is only one such stem in the hour column, it is considered auspicious; if it appears in other columns as well, it is considered excessive and not suitable for the partial wealth pattern. This pattern requires the day's main stem to be strong, not being restrained or destroyed. Once the wealth is strong, success follows. For example, the birth chart of Shao Tongzhi includes the combinations of Dingyou, Jiyou, Wuzi, and Renzi. Another example is the combination of Dingchou, Jiyou, Dingchou, and Xinhai. Although the hour column has partial wealth, the monthly branch forms a metal group with You and Chou, causing the wealth to be scattered in other columns, which is exactly what is meant by "it is not good to see it in other columns," leading to the complete ruin of family fortune.

六辛日逢戊子，嫌午位運喜西方。此論六陰朝陽格，辛金至亥為六陰之地，而得子時，故曰六陰盡處一陽生，故云六陰朝陽之格，乃謂盡陰還陽。辛用丙官，癸為壽星，只要子字一位，若多不中，喜戊干，戊來合癸，動巳中暗丙，丙為辛之官星。四柱中忌見午沖破子祿。西方乃金旺之地，故喜也，東方財氣之鄉次之，不要行南方火鄉，北方水鄉傷官也。

"The six Yin days meeting Wuzi, dislike the position of Wu and favor the West"—this refers to the "Six Yin Rising at Dawn" pattern. When Xin metal reaches Hai, it is in the Six Yin place, and with Zi hour, it is said that at the end of Six Yin, one Yang returns, hence called Six Yin Rising at Dawn, meaning that when the Yin reaches its end, it returns to Yang. Xin metal takes Bing fire as its official star and Gui water as its longevity star. Having one Zi is sufficient; having more is not good. It is favorable to see Wu in the heavenly stem, as Wu combines with Gui water, bringing out the hidden Bing fire in Si, and Bing is exactly the official star of Xin metal. In the four pillars, it is forbidden to see Wu, which conflicts with Zi's禄. The West is the place where metal is strong, so it is most favorable; the East, the land of wealth, is next. Do not travel the South, the land of fire, to harm the day's ruler, nor travel the North, the land of water, to overburden the official star.

假如戊辰，庚申，辛卯，戊子，此畢甫遇命，運行西方。又如己未，辛未，辛未，戊子，此王郡玉命，運行東方。甲寅，甲戌，辛卯，戊子，此一生員命，術士皆作六陰朝陽格推，行東方運家破，歲考問充吏，看來還要作貪財破印而論為是。

For example, the birth chart of Bi Fu consists of Wuchen, Gengshen, Xinmao, and Wuzi. His major destiny runs towards the western metal land and matches this pattern. Another example is the birth chart of Wang Junyu, which includes Jiwei, Xinwei, Xinwei, and Wuzi. His major destiny runs towards the eastern wealth land. Another case is the birth chart of a scholar, consisting of Jiayin, Jiaxu, Xinmao, and Wuzi. The fortune masters interpreted it according to the Six Yin Facing the Sun pattern. However, when he ran the eastern destiny, his family fortune declined, and after the annual examination, he was accused and forced to serve as a government official. It seems this chart should be interpreted as 'greedy for wealth and breaking the seal of the official seal' instead.

五行遇月支偏官，歲時中亦宜制伏。類為去官留殺，亦有去殺留官，四柱純雜有制，定居一品之尊。略見一位正官，官殺混雜反賤。此論偏官，即七殺，若四柱中全無一點官星，用七殺為偏官。若有正官，此為七殺之鬼，乃爭奪之人也，故謂見不見之刑。最要日干生旺，故喜身旺，怕沖，喜羊刃，只要制伏，不要四柱見正官，有兄不顯其弟之說。或四柱中犯歲運，或是去官留殺何也，得制伏可也。若官殺混雜，不為清福，只此偏官七殺為貴。七殺乃小人也，小人多兇暴，無忌憚，乃能勞力，以養君子也。惟是無術以控制之，則不能馴伏而為用矣。若四柱中原無制伏，要行制伏之運。四柱中原有制伏，要行殺旺之鄉，若有制伏，又行制伏之運。蓋為盡法無民之喻。

The Five Phases meeting the month's branch with a biased official, also called seven killing stars, should be restrained in the years and months; the principle is to remove the official and retain the killing, or to remove the killing and retain the official. If the four pillars are pure and the restraining forces are present, one can attain a high official rank; but if only a single true official is present and the official and killing stars are mixed, one will be of low status. This passage discusses the seven killing stars, or biased official. If there is no official star at all in the four pillars, then the seven killing stars are used as the biased official; but if there is also a true official, the seven killing stars become a rival and a troublemaker, hence called "hidden but present punishment." This pattern most importantly requires the day stem to be strong and vigorous, so it favors a strong day stem, fears clashes, and prefers the presence of Yangren to oppose the killing stars. As long as there is restraint, the presence of true official stars in the four pillars should be avoided, as there is a saying that "the presence of an elder brother prevents the younger brother from showing." Alternatively, if the four pillars are affected by age or luck, or if the official is removed and the killing is retained, it can still be acceptable because the killing is restrained. However, if the official and killing stars are mixed, it is not a clear fortune; only taking the seven killing stars as the main factor can lead to high status. The seven killing stars are like petty people, who are fierce and unrestrained, yet can work hard to support the superior. However, if they are not controlled, they cannot be tamed and used for one's benefit. Therefore, if the four pillars originally lack restraint, one should go through a period of restraint; if the four pillars already have restraint, one should go through a period where the killing stars are strong. If there is already restraint and one goes through a period of restraint again, it becomes the metaphor of "excessive law leading to no people"—when law is used too much, there is no one left to govern, the killing is subdued, and power cannot arise. In summary, the killing stars must be restrained in moderation: if not restrained, the person suffers; if restrained too much, the noble status is lost. The degree of restraint depends on the strength of the day stem and the number of restraining forces.

假如己未，乙亥，丙寅，辛卯，此是王章明之命，此月偏官制伏在年上，兼日坐長生，又木三合，日主逢貴，所以發祿，後遭刑戮，無棺槨，初行壬申起福運。乙酉，乙酉，乙酉，乙酉，兩個婦人，同此八字，一個極貴，一個極貧而有壽，何也？蓋婦人之命，貴賤從夫也。乙酉，辛巳，乙卯，辛巳，此乃朱舉人命，行戊寅運，乙卯科中試，行丁丑，是巳酉丑會金局，乃殺重，壬戌年不祿。

For example, the birth chart of Wang Zhangming is: the month's biased official is restrained by the year's Ji earth, and the day's ruler is seated on the Bingyin position of growth. The earth branches also form the triple harmony of wood with Hai, Mao, and Wei. The day's ruler meets a noble, thus attaining official rank. However, later he suffered punishment and died without a coffin. When he was in the Renshen decade, it was the beginning of his fortune. Another example is four birth charts of two women, both being Yiyou, Yiyou, Yiyou, Yiyou. One is extremely wealthy and the other is extremely poor but long-lived. This is because a woman's fortune depends on her husband. Another example is the birth chart of Zhu Juren: Yiyou, Xinsi, Yimao, Xinsi. When he was in the Wuyin decade, he passed the exam in the Yimao year. When he reached the Dingchou decade, the Si, You, and Chou formed a triple harmony of metal, the killing power became too strong, and he died in the Renxu year.

戊日午月，勿作刃看，時歲火多，卻為印綬。此論羊刃者，非犬羊之羊，乃是陰陽之陽。此祿前一位，是惟陽位有刃，陰位無矣。如丙戊祿在巳，午為羊刃也。戊日得午月，午上不為刃。刃不為刃者何也？乃陰火生陽土，正謂月生日干，若歲干時干又見火，乃是印綬格矣。

On a day with the stem Wu and a month with the branch Wu, the Yangren should not be considered; if there are many fires in the hour and year, it becomes a印绶 instead. Here, the Yangren referred to is not the sheep of the dog and sheep, but the Yang of Yin and Yang, so only the Yang stems have Yangren, and the Yin stems do not. The Yangren is one position before the stem's禄: for instance, the禄 of Bing and Wu is in Si, so Wu is their Yangren. However, when Wu is the day stem and Wu is the month, the Wu in the month should not be considered as Yangren. Why is it not considered Yangren? Because the Wu branch contains the hidden Ding fire, which is Yin fire. Yin fire can nourish Yang soil, which fits the meaning of 'the month ruler nourishes the day stem,' making it an印 instead of a Yangren. If the heavenly stems of the year and hour also appear with fire, it becomes a印绶 pattern, completely different from the Yangren pattern.

月令雖逢建祿，切忌會殺為凶。大凡命中，以財官為貴。若四柱中有作合，以貪合忘官，又兼會起七殺，反為凶兆。且如甲日用酉月，為官星正氣。若年時子辰，則會起申中庚為七殺，乃甲之鬼賊，故為凶。官星七殺交差，卻以合殺為貴。官星乃貴氣之神。純而不雜，乃為清福，雜而不純，便壞造化，有支中合出七殺為吉兆，經云合官星不為貴，合七殺不為凶，乃是五行賴之救助，且如甲日生人得卯時，卯中之乙，能合庚字，為甲之偏官，是為合殺也。若男子得之和氣，與人投合貴者。女人得之，多生心意不足，雖美麗性樂私情，主剋夫壞子矣。如庚日生，四柱見丙為殺，則有申辰合起子為水局來救之，丙化為官，則為吉矣。

The month's ruler although meeting the establishment of fortune, should be cautious of meeting the killer, which is considered ominous. Generally, in a person's destiny, wealth and official positions are considered valuable. If there is a harmonious relationship in the four pillars, the day's ruler, due to a desire for harmony, may forget about the official star, and if the branches of the earth form a combination that brings about the seven killers, it becomes an ominous sign. For example, if the day's ruler is jia wood and the month is you metal, which is the official star, this is a pure and clear pattern. However, if the year's branch or the hour's branch contains zi water and chen earth, zi and chen will combine with shen metal to form a water pattern, which will activate the geng metal in shen, transforming it into the seven killer. Geng metal is the ghost and thief of jia wood, thus ruining the pure official pattern, so it is considered ominous. "When official star and seven killer are mixed, but the killing is harmonized, it is considered valuable." The official star is a noble force; purity and clarity bring good fortune, while mixture and impurity ruin the fate. If the branches of the earth can harmonize the seven killer and control it, it is actually a good omen. The classic says, "Harmonizing the official star is not considered valuable, harmonizing the seven killer is not considered ominous," precisely because the five elements rely on this harmonization to be rescued. For example, if a person born on jia day has the hour of卯, the hidden yi wood in卯 can harmonize the geng character, and geng is the biased official of jia wood, this is called harmonizing the killer. For a man, this indicates a harmonious nature, being agreeable to others, and being able to gain honor through others; for a woman, it often leads to feelings of dissatisfaction, although she may be beautiful, she tends to be fond of private affairs, which may lead to the husband's death and the child's misfortune. Another example is a person born on geng day, whose four pillars contain bing fire as the seven killer. If there is a combination of shen and chen to form zi water, the water can control the fire, transforming bing into the official star, thus turning the ominous into the good. It is evident that the same seven killer, when harmonized and controlled, becomes noble, but without harmonization and control, it becomes a calamity.

柱中官星太旺，天元贏弱之名。大抵人生以財官祿為貴，取其中和之氣為福厚，偏黨之氣為福薄。若官星太旺，天元身弱，又行官旺鄉，反成其禍。且如甲乙日，天元用庚辛申酉巳丑為官貴，四柱中官星既多，元有制伏則妙。本身弱，雖行制伏之運，乃可發福。若行官旺之鄉，乃造化太過，其禍害破財，不可勝言，運數亦然。辛巳，庚子，丙子，癸巳，此八字官旺行丙申運，丙臨申為殺重之位，甲子年十月，不祿。

"The official star is too strong in the pillar, and the heavenly stem is weak and powerless." Generally speaking, in a person's life, wealth, official position, and status are considered valuable, and the key to happiness lies in the balance of energies. If one energy is overly dominant, then the fortune is thin. If the official star is too strong and the day stem, which represents the person, is weak, and then the person enters a period where the official star is also strong, it can lead to misfortune. For example, if the day stem is Jia or Yi wood, then the official star is considered to be the metal in the branches of Geng, Xin, Shen, You, as well as in Si and Chou. If the official star is already numerous in the four pillars, and the original chart has food and injury (which control the official star), that is good. Even if the person is weak, as long as the fortune is in a period that controls the official star, it can still bring good fortune. However, if the person enters a period where the official star is strong, it is an overabundance of transformation, leading to endless misfortunes and financial loss. This is also the case when calculating the fortune. For the four characters of Xin Si, Geng Zi, Bing Zi, and Gui Si, the official and killing stars are too strong. When they entered the Bingshen (Bing Shen) period, the fire in the丙 (Bing) stem is in the Shen position, which is the position of the killing star. The official star is strong and meets the killing position, making the day stem even more helpless. In the tenth month of the Jia Zi year, the person died. This clearly shows that in fortune reading, it is not the number of official stars that matters, but whether the person and the official star are in harmony.

日干旺甚無依，若不為僧即道。此論時旺，主本得地，乃為時旺之鄉也。其人沉痾不染，耆年齒牢髮黑，強其體骨，天年過數，此格多出俗避位，出塵尚志，慕道修禪，乃日干甚旺。且如庚日生人，月時在申，或運又西方，此庚以火為官星，火至西方而死，庚以木為財，木至西方而絕，既是財官祿馬俱無，則欲步於前程，何以設施，故無依，蓋全身遠害之命也。假如乙卯，丙子，丙午，癸巳，此祁真人命，日干旺於東方南方運矣。

"The day stem is extremely strong and has no support; if not a monk, then a Taoist" — this refers to the strength of the day stem in the hour. The day stem is fundamentally rooted in its native place and is particularly strong in the hour's position. Such people do not suffer from serious illnesses, they live long lives with strong teeth, black hair, and a robust body. Their lifespan often exceeds the usual limit. This pattern is commonly found in people who seek to escape worldly affairs, pursue lofty aspirations, and devote themselves to Taoist or Buddhist practices. This is because the day stem is too strong and has no place to rely on. For example, if the day stem is庚 metal, and both the month and hour are in申, and the fortune also moves towards the western direction: the fire, which is the official star for庚 metal, dies in the west; the wood, which is the wealth for庚 metal, is extinguished in the west. There is no wealth, official star, official position, or horse. Even if one wishes to make progress in life, what can be used to achieve it? Therefore, it is said "no support," which is actually a way to protect oneself and avoid misfortune. For example, the birth dates Yimao, Bingzi, Bingwu, and Guisi belong to Qi Zhenren. The day stem reaches its peak strength in the east and south directions.

印綬生月，歲時忌見財星，運入財鄉，卻宜退身避位。此論月生日干，乃印綬之名。印綬乃喜官星，畏財氣，若天干財鄉，乃為壞印也，印綬者，乃我氣源，須要根固。若行財運者，宜退身避位，不然必遭降謫徒配也。假如庚戌，甲申，癸丑，丁巳，此命月中正氣，庚金印綬，主本雜氣，不合巳中丙火，為癸之財，其水見財。貪財壞印。一生蹭蹬，故曰：印綬在刑剋之地，身亂身亡之故也。後大運行己丑，流年丙寅四月破家，何故？元有傷印之殺，歲運又行傷運氣，庚入墓也。丙寅，丙申，癸丑，乙卯，此八字癸水日干，以申中庚金為印綬，丙火為財克庚金，印綬被傷，亥運即得咯血之疾而卒。蓋乙木為壽星，乙死於亥，金主肺，得血疾無疑。

"The印绶 is born in the month, and it is undesirable to see the wealth star in the years and months; when the fortune enters the wealth area, it is better to retreat and give way." This refers to the day stem being born in the month's ruler, which is the印绶. The印绶 prefers the official star but fears the wealth energy. If the heavenly stem reaches the wealth area, it will damage the印绶. The印绶 is the source of my energy, and it must have a solid foundation. If the fortune reaches the wealth area, one should retreat and give way, otherwise, one will certainly suffer demotion or exile. For example, in the case of庚戌, 甲申, 癸丑, and 丁巳, the month's ruler is申, which contains the pure Geng Metal as the印绶. The day stem itself has mixed energy, yet the hour stem is Dingsi, which contains Bing Fire, the wealth of Gui Water. When water meets wealth, it becomes greedy for wealth and damages the印绶, leading to a life of hardship. Therefore, when the印绶 is in a place of conflict and destruction, it causes the body to be confused and the life to be lost. Later, when the large fortune runs through Jichou and the year Bingyin in the fourth month breaks the family. Why is this? The original chart already has a killer that harms the印绶, and the years and months also bring in energy that harms the印绶. The Geng Metal enters the墓. Another example is the八字 of Bingyin, Bingshen, Guichou, and Yimao. The Gui Water day stem uses the Geng Metal in申 as the印绶, and two Bing Fire as wealth to attack the Geng Metal, damaging the印绶. When the fortune reaches the亥, he suffers from coughing blood and dies. Because theYi Wood is his longevity star, and theYi Wood dies in亥. Metal governs the lungs, and the lungs are injured by fire, so getting blood disease is certain. These two cases are both examples of wealth damaging the印绶: one breaks the family, the other causes death. Although the severity differs, the root of the problem is the same.

劫財羊刃，切忌時逢。歲運並臨，災殃立至。劫刃乃是日上天元，分爭財祿，比肩是也。陽刃者，日干祿前一位是也，且如祿馬，甲祿在寅，甲用己土為財，見卯為刃，刃來相侵奪己士矣。假如戊午日並月相同者，二三午戊字者，共相侵奪癸水為財，故曰劫財。以戊祿在巳前一辰，見午，午有己土克癸水，此謂之劫財羊刃。故主破財散業，離家失土，施恩反怨，心性卒暴，進退孤疑，偏生庶妻為正，帶疾破相，性勇貪婪，志大心高，傷害不足。若大運流年逢之，因財爭競，不然疾病連妻子矣。

"Jie Cai Yang Ren, Qie Ji Shi Feng; Sui Yun Bing Lin, Zai Yang Li Zhi" —— Jie and Ren are both of the same type as the day stem, competing for wealth and official rank, which is the category of twin siblings. Yang Ren is the one before the day stem's禄 (favorable position). For example, the禄 of Jia (甲) is in寅 (寅), and Jia uses Ji Tu (己土) as wealth. When it sees卯 (卯), that is the Ren, and the arrival of the Ren invades and takes away Ji Tu's wealth. For instance, if the day is Wu Wu (戊午) and the month pillar is the same, or there are two or three午 (午) and Wu (戊) characters, they all jointly invade the wealth of Gui Shui (癸水), so it is called Jie Cai. The禄 of Wu (戊) is in巳 (巳), and the next zhi (支) is午 (午), which contains Ji Tu (己土) that can overcome Gui Shui (癸水), which is called Jie Cai Yang Ren. Therefore, it indicates the loss of wealth and the dispersal of business, leaving home and losing land, giving charity but inviting resentment, a quick temper, hesitation in advancing or retreating, often taking a concubine as the main wife, accompanied by illness and disfigurement, a bold and greedy nature, ambitious yet often falling short. If the big destiny and the current year also meet, it will lead to disputes over wealth, or else illness will affect the wife and children. What is meant by "Sui Yun Bing Lin" is when the current year and the big destiny both arrive at the Jie and Ren positions at the same time, and two layers of invasion come together, so it is said that calamity arrives immediately.

假如癸未，乙卯，甲子，已巳，此岳飛命，此為劫財羊刃，行運辛亥流年，辛酉三十九歲，合起辛亥，災禍起坐囹圄亡身。戊寅，乙卯，甲戌，甲子，此八字有祖業，有子息，無兄弟，父母早喪。自今正發，行己未運，甲子年，因宮事破財不祿。戊寅，已卯，甲子，甲子，此八字有些祖業，有庶生兄，無子息，父母亦早喪，丁巳運癸卯年，被兄打成疾死，何也？蓋春木無金，歲運又見卯也。

For example, the birth dates of Guiwei, Yimao, Jiazi, and Jisi belong to Yue Fei, and they are characterized by劫财 and Yangren. When they encounter the Xinhai year, and in the year of Xinyou at the age of thirty-nine, disaster follows, leading to imprisonment and death. Another example is the birth dates of Wuyin, Yimao, Jiaxu, and Jiazi, which indicate inherited wealth and children, but no brothers, and the parents died early. Although they were on the verge of success, during the Jiwei year, they suffered financial loss due to official matters and died. Another example is the birth dates of Wuyin, Jimao, Jiazi, and Jiazi, which indicate some inherited wealth and a stepbrother, but no children, and the parents died early. During the Dingsi year and the Guimao year, they were injured by their brother and died of illness. Why is this so? Because the wood in spring lacks metal to cut it, the劫财 is excessive, and the year and the fortune both meet the卯 again.

日干背祿，歲時喜見財星。運至比肩，號日背祿逐馬。祿之向也為順，背也為逆，且如甲得寅為祿，若遇己丙為背祿。經云：背祿主無疑之論。主初明後晦，喜財星，戊己土助其身，火至亥無氣，比肩見甲分財，經云：馬者，在乎財位，乃甲見寅為生旺處；甲用土為財，用金為官，土至寅病，金至寅絕，乃祿馬不扶身。賦云：馬劣財微，宜退身避位。豈不謂之守窮途而悽惶也。

"The day stem is in reverse fortune; during years and months it prefers to see the wealth star; when the destiny path meets the same stem, it is called reverse fortune chasing a horse." Going towards the fortune position is smooth, while going away from it is reverse. For example, Jia takes Yin as its fortune, but if it meets Ji or Bing, it is in reverse fortune. The classic says "reverse fortune indicates no doubt," meaning such a destiny starts bright but later becomes dark; it prefers the wealth star, and prefers Wu and Ji earth to support itself. Fire reaches Hai and has no strength, and meeting another Jia would split its wealth. The classic also says "the horse is in the wealth position": Jia meeting Yin is originally a place of birth and strength, but Jia takes earth as wealth and metal as official, earth at Yin is a sick position, and metal at Yin is a dead position, so both fortune and horse cannot support itself. The assignment says "poor horse and slight wealth, it is suitable to retreat and avoid position," is it not exactly describing being trapped in a difficult situation and feeling lonely and helpless?

五行正貴，忌刑沖剋破之官。此論正氣官星者。提綱之要，要年時上有財氣，乃貴人也。忌刑沖剋破之神填之。四柱干支，喜三合六合之地。凡支干有三合六合者，乃天地陰陽萬物，皆有感應相合。倘得剛柔相制，兩兩相對所以有眷屬，妻妾，貴乎大人之重，幾乎上人之象。合財為官祿之相從，舍刑為刑殺之相壓也。

"The Five Phases are in proper harmony with the nobleman; it is undesirable to have punishment, clash, control, or destruction from the official star." This refers to the official star of integrity. The month's stem is most important, and it is also necessary for the year and hour to have wealth to nourish it, only then can it be considered a nobleman. Most undesirable are the spirits that cause punishment, clash, control, and destruction, which block the way. "The four pillars' heavenly stems and earthly branches should be in the places of triple harmony and six harmony." Whenever there is triple harmony or six harmony between the heavenly stems and earthly branches, it represents the principle ofsympathetic response and mutual combination between heaven, earth, and all things. If there is mutual restraint between the strong and the gentle, and mutual opposition between pairs, then there is the image of spouse and concubine, and the person is esteemed by superiors, resembling the situation of being above others. Harmony with wealth is because the official and the official's salary support each other; abandoning punishment is because punishment and killing are naturally mutually restraining.

日干無氣，時逢羊刃不為凶。且如甲申日，卯時為刃，此是申中庚金，能克卯中乙木為財為馬為妻，須逢刃不為凶矣。甲午，丁卯，戊子，戊午，此八字戊土春生則弱也，喜午時為刃，以幫其身。原有福業，行南方印運，增創大業。但官殺混雜，考降稟後，納粟去作國子生終。

"The day stem lacks strength, but encountering the Yangren in the hour does not bring misfortune." For example, if the day is Jiashen and the hour is Mao, Mao is originally the Yangren of Jia wood. However, the庚 gold in Shen can restrain the乙 wood in Mao. The乙 wood is both the wealth and the horse and wife of Jia wood. Now that it is restrained by庚 gold, encountering the Yangren does not bring misfortune. Take the four birth times of Jiawu, Dingmao, Wuzi, and Wuwu. The Wu earth is weak in spring and benefits from the Yangren in the hour to support itself. This person originally had ancestral blessings, and when he traveled the southern official path, he expanded his achievements greatly. However, his destiny had a mix of officials and enemies, so he was demoted in the annual examination. Later, he donated grain and became a student at the National College, and ended his life that way.

官殺兩停，喜者存之，僧者棄之。甲用辛酉為官星，又見申庚，何以訣？又見三合之混同，甲乙用庚辛為官貴，而有巳有丑，是官殺混雜，雖行制伏之運，或去殺用官，或去官用殺，方發福。若混雜之命，歲更在旺鄉混官殺，其禍不可具述矣。

"Official and Killing stars are balanced, so the favorable ones should be retained and the disliked ones discarded." For Jia wood, Xin and You are considered official stars. If both Shen and Geng also appear, how should this be judged? Moreover, the Triple Harmony complicates the situation. For Jia and Yi wood, Geng and Xin are considered official and noble stars. However, if the pillar also contains Si and Chou, forming a metal trinity, this is referred to as a mixture of official and killing stars. Even if there is a period of control and subjugation, it is necessary to either eliminate the killing star and use the official or eliminate the official and use the killing star in order to bring about good fortune. If the original chart is already mixed, and the year or month also brings the official and killing stars together in a strong position, the resulting troubles are endless.

地支天干合多，變雲貪合忘官。且如甲用辛為官，而有丙，見庚為殺而有乙。乙用庚為官，而辛為殺，又有丙及支干多合，此陽官陰殺，乃是造化之必然也。若四柱有合，是為貪合忘官。經云：合星官不為貴，合七殺不為凶，五行有救助之謂也。

"Earthly Branches and Heavenly Stems combine frequently, leading to a situation where one forgets the official star." For example, if Jia wood takes Xin as its official star but the column contains Bing which combines with Xin, or if Geng is taken as the killer star but the column contains Yi which combines with Geng; Yi wood takes Geng as its official star and Xin as its killer star, and the column contains Bing, plus there are many combinations between the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. Yang Heavenly Stems meet the official star, while Yin Heavenly Stems meet the killer star, which is a natural occurrence. If the four pillars are full of combinations, it is called "greed for combination and forgetting the official star." The classic says, "Combining the official star does not bring honor, combining the seven killers does not bring misfortune," which explains the principle of mutual assistance among the Five Phases.

四柱殺旺運純，身旺為官清貴。此七殺即偏官也，喜制伏，四柱內以殺為官。且如甲忌庚為殺，而甲生於寅地，乃身旺，其甲暗包丙長生，則不畏金為殺，以殺化為官星，則甲庚各自有特旺之勢，而行純旺運，乃為極品之貴。

"The four pillars have a strong and pure killing force, and the body is strong, leading to official rank and noble status." Here, the seven killing stars refer to the biased official star, which is favorable when restrained. Within the four pillars, the killing star is used as the official star. For example, Jia wood dislikes Geng metal as the killing star, but if Jia is born in the寅 (Tiger) position, it is already strong. The寅 also contains the hidden birth of Bing fire, which can restrain Geng metal. Therefore, fear of metal as the killing star is avoided, and the killing star is transformed into the official star. In this case, both Jia and Geng have special strength. If they proceed through a journey of pure strength, they will achieve supreme nobility.

凡見天元太弱，內有弱處復生。此論日主自坐官殺，乃為人元弱處復生，乃是胎生元命。且如甲胎在申，申中有庚金為偏官，壬水為印綬，受氣相感，氣生胎元。得壬水長生，酉上沐浴，戌上冠帶，亥上臨官，如人之算日必生木矣，此格只要官星旺運，方可發福，不要沖破刑剋。

Whenever the heavenly stem is very weak, and there is another weak point that regains strength, this refers to the day's stem being seated on its official or killer. This is exactly when the person's original stem is weak but regains strength, which is called the胎元 (fetal origin). For example, the stem Jia (甲) wood is born in Shen (申), which contains Geng (庚) metal as a biased official and Ren (壬) water as a minister. These elements receive their qi and interact with each other, thus generating qi on the fetal origin. The water Ren (壬) in Shen (申) attains long life, reaches Bathing (bathing) in You (酉), Capping (capping) in Xu (戌), and Officialdom (officialdom) in Hai (亥). This is like calculating a person's birth time; at the right time, the wood will certainly be born. This pattern can only bring good fortune if the official star is strong in the later years, and one must avoid being in conflict, broken, or harmed.

柱中七殺全彰，身旺極貧無救。傷官乃祿之七殺。敗財乃馬之七煞，偏官乃身之七煞，四柱有之，身旺建祿，不為富矣。無殺女人之命，一貴可作良人。大抵看男命，與女命不同，女命不取官星，不取財星，不取貴人，不取三合六合，不要敗馬生旺暴敗，不要干支剛強羊刃，不要比肩，乃見如此，何以知其貴賤乎？答曰：陰人者，全靠夫主，夫富貴妻變富貴，夫貧賤妻亦貧賤，乃天地陰陽之理也。凡女人之命，大喜要安靜清貴，旺夫旺子為妙。若絕氣並刑沖破害不美，若女命貴一併夾貴者，必為貴人妻矣。

"The column contains seven killing stars fully revealed, and if the body is strong, it will still be poor with no salvation." - The official star is the seven killing star of the official's salary, the broken wealth is the seven killing star of the horse, and the biased official is the seven killing star of the body. If all these are present in the four pillars, even if the body is strong and the month's stem is established as a salary, wealth cannot be achieved. "Without a killing star, a woman's fate is not bad; with one pure noble quality, she can marry a good man." - This means that for a woman's fate, as long as there is no mixing of seven killing stars, and there is one pure noble quality, she can marry a good man. Generally, looking at a man's fate is different from looking at a woman's fate: a woman's fate does not take the official star, the wealth star, the noble person, the triple harmony, or the six harmony. She does not need broken horses or strong and prosperous broken wealth, nor does she need strong and fierce yang ren in the heavenly stem and earthly branch. She also does not need a duplicate of herself. Since none of these are taken into account, how can we know her status? The answer is: a woman relies entirely on her husband. If the husband is wealthy and noble, the wife will also be wealthy and noble; if the husband is poor and lowly, the wife will also be poor and lowly. This is the principle of yin and yang in heaven and earth. For a woman's fate, the most favorable is quietness and noble quality, which can strengthen her husband and children. If she encounters a dead end or suffers from conflicts, breaks, destruction, or harm, it is not good. If a woman's fate has both the main noble quality and the auxiliary noble quality, she will certainly be the wife of a noble person.

貴眾合多，定是尼師娼婢。貴者，官殺也。官者正夫，殺者偏夫。合者地支暗合，三合六合，心多不足，雖生美質，性樂私情，非良婦也。偏官時遇制伏太過乃是貧儒。偏官命主人性聰明，剛強傲物。若四柱中制伏多，乃盡法無民也。中和之氣為福厚，偏黨為福薄。假如丙午，甲午，癸亥，乙卯，此乃是錢雁秀才之命，月上偏官，所以傷殘，目盲足跛，卻有文章秀氣，終身貧窮矣。

"The presence of many harmonies among the noble officials indicates that the woman is a nun, a courtesan, or a servant." Here, "noble officials" refer to the official and the seven deadly officials: the official is the proper husband, and the seven deadly official is the secondary husband. "Harmony" refers to hidden harmonies in the earthly branches and the triple harmony and six harmonies. Such a woman's heart is often unsatisfied; although she has good looks, she tends to be fond of secret relationships and is not from a respectable family. "When the secondary official is overly restrained, it becomes the fate of a poor scholar." A person with a secondary official pattern is intelligent, strong-willed, and arrogant. If there is too much restraint in the four pillars, it becomes "excessive law without people," which is actually useless. Only when the balance is harmonious does one have great fortune; if it is biased, then the fortune is thin. For example, the birth charts of Jia Wu, Bing Wu, Gui Hai, and Yi Mao are those of Qian Yanshui, a scholar. The month pillar is a secondary official, but it is overly restrained, so the body is injured, the eyes are blind, and the legs are crippled. The secondary official originally indicates intelligence and strength, but when it is restrained too much, the authority is lost, leaving only a bit of literary talent, and the person remains poor all his life."

四柱傷官，運入官鄉必破。此論傷官，四柱有官星，運入官鄉破者輕，須要明輕重。假如癸未，癸亥，辛未，癸巳，此五都丞命，辛以丙為官，巳中有丙，月中有壬水，則破其官星也。五行絕處，即是胎元，生日逢之，名曰受氣。李侍郎命，即胎元逢生，名曰受氣。詩曰“五行絕處是胎元，生日逢之富貴全。更若支元來佑助，定榮衣冠早乘軒”，度理可以知幽微之妙，度性可以知生死之理。甲辰，壬申，丙子，己丑，丙子日乃胞胎日，支會水局，喜甲木生之，己土制之,一交甲戌運,甲子科中試。是以陰陽罕測，不可一理而推，務要稟得中和之氣，神分貴賤，略敷古聖之遺蹤，約以今賢之博覽，若此法參詳，論命無差無忒。

"The four pillars have a wounded official, and when the destiny enters the official's territory, it will certainly be ruined." This is discussing the concept of a wounded official. If the original four pillars already contain an official star, and then the destiny enters the official's territory, the damage is still relatively light. One must distinguish between the severity of the damage. For example, in the cases of Guiwei (Guiwei), Guihai (Guihai), Xinwei (Xinwei), and Guisi (Guisi), these are the destinies of officials in the county government. The metal of 辛 (Xin) takes 丙 (Bing) fire as its official. The fire is hidden in 巳 (Si); however, the month's branch 亥 (Hai) contains 壬 (Ren) water, which waters the fire and thus destroys the official star. "Where the five elements are exhausted, that is the fetal origin; if it meets the birth day, it is called receiving the vital breath." Li Shiliang's destiny is one where the fetal origin meets the birth day, called receiving the vital breath. The poem says: "Where the five elements are exhausted, that is the fetal origin; if it meets the birth day, it is called receiving the vital breath. If the branches also support it, then one will certainly achieve honor and success early." By measuring the principles of nature, one can understand the subtle mysteries; by measuring human nature and temperament, one can understand the principles of life and death. For the case of Jiachen (Jiachen), Renshen (Renshen), Bingzi (Bingzi), and Jichou (Jichou), the day of Bingzi (Bingzi) is the day of birth, and the earth branches form a water trinity. It is favorable to have 甲 wood to generate 丙 fire and 己 earth to control the water. When entering the Jiaxu (Jiaxu) destiny, he passed the imperial examination in the Jiazi (Jiazi) examination. Therefore, the principles of yin and yang are rare to measure, and cannot be universally applied with a single principle. One must necessarily possess the harmonious and moderate vital energy before one can distinguish the dignity and status of various heavenly stems and earthly branches. Here I briefly explain the ancient sages' methods, and also refer to the extensive knowledge of modern scholars. If one can follow this method for careful consideration, then the art of divination will not be mistaken.

人稟天地，命屬陰陽，生居覆載之間，盡在五行之內。欲知貴賤，先觀月令及提綱。歌釋：提綱即是月令，先觀氣候淺深吉凶。官印與財神，忌劫沖刑，衰運逢吉，則為吉斷，遇凶則為凶評，生於節氣，屬何神，貴賤貧富由命定。

Human beings are born by receiving the energies of heaven and earth. Their destinies belong to yin and yang, and they live between the covering heaven and the supporting earth. Everything is within the Five Phases. To know whether a person is noble or humble, first look at the month's stem and the governing star. The song explains: the governing star is the month's stem, first examine the depth and fortune or misfortune of the solar and lunar terms. Officials, scholars, and wealth gods all dislike '劫财' and conflicts or punishments. If a person meets a good god during a weak period, it is considered good; if they meet a bad god, it is considered bad. The fortune of birth in a particular solar or lunar term and belonging to a particular god determines one's status, wealth, and poverty.

次斷吉凶，專用日干主本。三元要成格局，四柱喜見財官。用神不可損傷，日主最宜健旺。歌釋：專以日干為主，次看印綬財官。甲子生於酉月，其中官祿端詳。寅午戌嫌丙丁，又嗔比劫，傷官破印，反為下賤，無劫財運馨香。辰戌丑未，祖遺糧，戊己名登金榜。又韻：欲問三元何取，天時地利人和。例如甲子日生，吾憑此依例無訛，甲天干地癸人窠，印綬財官真可賀。若還有此又無傷，身惹天香臺閣坐。取用正官為例，嫌以劫破傷官。一位正財為美，財多生殺為殃。比肩運行失旺，值斯男效才良，身衰財運禍難當，家健家肥福又旺。

Next, in determining fortune and misfortune, one should focus on the day stem as the foundation of the individual. The three elements of heaven, earth, and man must form a pattern. Among the four pillars, it is favorable to see wealth and official positions. The useful god should not be harmed, and the day stem should be strong and vigorous. The song explains: focus on the day stem first, then look at the nourishing god and wealth and official positions. For a Jiazi day born in the酉 month, the official and禄 should be carefully examined. If the earth branches contain Yin, Wu, and Xu, forming a fire pattern, it is undesirable to have丙 and丁 appearing again, and it is also troublesome to have siblings or thieves. If the official breaks the nourishing god, it leads to a lowly status, and only when the journey does not involve thieves will it be stable and prosperous. If the earth branches contain Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, there is an inheritance from ancestors. A day stem of Wu or Ji earth will be able to achieve success in the imperial examination. Another verse says: to ask how to take the three elements, take heaven's time, earth's advantage, and human harmony. For example, if someone is born on a Jiazi day, I can use this example without error: Jia is the heavenly stem, the hidden癸 water in Zi is the earthly element, and the hidden god is the human element. The nourishing god and wealth and official positions are all present, which is truly worth celebrating. If these are present and not harmed, the person can enjoy heavenly fragrance and sit in high office. Taking the official position as an example, it is undesirable for thieves or officials to break it. If there is a good official, but there is too much wealth leading to the emergence of seven killers, it will bring disaster. If one travels on the journey of siblings, it will lose its strength. In such a situation, a man may still be able to show talent. If the body is weak and one travels on a wealth journey, misfortune is inevitable. If the body is strong, then the family will be wealthy and the house will be prosperous, and fortune will be strong.

年傷日干，名為主本不和。歌釋：年逢七煞剋日，祖宗無力過房。若還日月及時中，歸祿逢財夭喪。殺旺運逢為禍，印生多福為祥。比肩旺運莫疑猜，只是單衾紙帳。歲月時中，大怕煞官混雜。歌釋：大凡財官印食，俱憑生月用之。見財作財而斷，逢官以官而議。逢印作印而論，淺深氣便思之。死絕敗衰較量，生年月運，貴多基多，出宗而求貴。

The year pillar harms the day stem, which is called the root and main body not harmonizing. The song explains: if the seven killer (seven deadly) appears in the year pillar and harms the day stem, the ancestors lack strength to protect, and it often indicates being adopted from another family. If it appears in the day, month, or time pillar, and the person already has a good fortune (return of native) but meets wealth which takes away the fortune, it indicates early death or misfortune. If the seven killer is strong, then the journey of bad fortune brings disaster, but if the birth star (printing star) supports the body, it brings good fortune. If one walks a journey of same kind (same stem) and it is strong, there is no need to doubt; it is just a lonely bed and simple living. "In the years, months, and hours, the greatest fear is the confusion of killer and official stars." The song explains: generally, wealth, official star, birth star, and food star are determined according to the month of birth. When wealth appears, it is interpreted as wealth; when official star appears, it is discussed as official star; when birth star appears, it is considered as birth star; the depth of the energy is thus considered. Then compare the dead, absolute, decayed, and declining states to determine the weight, and refer to the birth year and monthly fortune. Those with more noble energy and strong foundation often need to leave their original family to achieve fame and success.

取用憑於生月，當推究於淺深。發覺在於曰時，要消詳於強弱。官星正氣，忌見刑沖。歌釋：官星正印莫混，財多傷食莫逢。且如乙卯見庚辰時月，戌逢沖損，甲生巳酉丑月，午未火局休逢，若還官旺見沖，干有印見之吉用。

The selection of the useful god depends on the month of birth, and one should investigate the depth of its energy. When it is expressed, it appears in the day and hour, and one must carefully determine the strength of the day's main element. The official star is the pure official of one pillar, and it is most disliked to see conflicts or clashes. The song explains: the official star and the proper seal should not be confused, and if there is an excess of wealth, one should not meet the injurious official or food god. For example, if the day is Yimao and the month and hour have Gengchen, and if Xu comes to clash, there will be damage. If the day is Jia wood born in the month of Si, You, or Chou metal, then the fire combination of Wu and Wei should not be met, as fire will overcome metal and damage the official star. If the official star is originally strong but meets a clash, as long as there is a seal star in the heavenly stem, it can transform the clash into good fortune and be usable.

時上偏財，怕逢兄弟，生氣印綬，利官運畏入財鄉。歌釋：年月時來生日，號為印綬資身。運行官印起珍珠，財旺運逢破印。印旺無制孤蹇，相停官印超群。旺財破印命歸云，官運擬為貴命。七煞偏官喜制伏，不宜太過。歌釋：無制為七煞，七煞有制是偏官。有制有煞則為良，一制一伏為上。制過貧寒愚蠢，喜行七煞之鄉。身旺無制旺身強，卻要運行煞向。傷官復行官運，不測災來，羊刃沖合歲君，勃然禍至。歌釋：細論傷官喜忌，忌之不併官來。歲君月建日辰猜忌者，最為刑害。應如仇人相見，怒生廝殺難回。

The wealth in the hour position is afraid of meeting brothers and rivals who will divide and take it away. As the Life Qi, it is beneficial to go towards official positions and fears entering the wealth area. The song explains: if the year, month, or hour comes to the day master, it is called the nourishing and supporting of the body. When the fortune goes to the official and nourishing position, it is as precious as a pearl; when the wealth is strong, it will break the nourishing. If the nourishing is too strong without control, it leads to loneliness and obstacles; only when the official and nourishing are balanced can one surpass others. When the wealth is strong and breaks the nourishing, the fate is like clouds dispersing; only when the official fortune is reached can one be considered noble. The seven killers and the biased officials like to be controlled, but if controlled too much it is not good. The song explains: without control it is called the seven killers; when controlled it is called the biased official. Having both control and the seven killers is good, one control and one control is the best. If controlled too much, it leads to poverty and foolishness, at this time it is better to go to the seven killer area to make up for it. When the body is strong and the killer is not controlled, and the day master is also strong, it is also necessary to go to the killer direction. "When the official is repeated and the official fortune is walked, unexpected disasters come; when the Yangren collides with the annual master, sudden calamity comes" — the song explains: when discussing the joys and fears of the official, the fear is not to have the official star together. The places of the annual master, month builder, and day branch most fear are the punishments and harms; once encountered, it is like enemies meeting, anger arises, and the fighting is hard to stop.

如逢此者，必生災禍，宜精研喜忌。歌釋：甲子日時丁卯，算來羊刃之功。歲運辛酉若相逢，丁破辛卯無用。丙日生時甲子，年逢戊已相同。甲能破戊戊子沖，制之返為吉用。富而且貴，定因財旺生官。歌釋：洪遣富而且貴，定因財旺生官。身強財積福如山，不露財官貴算。財旺無官亦妙，財神疊露浮蕩。若還主弱不能生，定是富家貧漢。

If these conditions occur, disaster is certain, and one should carefully study what is favorable and what is unfavorable. The song explains: On a Jiazi day, if the hour is Dingmao, it is precisely the effect of the Yangren —— Mao is the blade for Jia, and Ding fire can control the official and killer stars. If the year or the ten-thousand-year cycle meets Xinyou, the Ding fire can break the Xinh metal, but the Mao is clashed by You and loses its usefulness. For a Bing fire day ruler born at a Jiazi hour, if the year has Wu or Ji, it is the same principle: Jia wood can break Wu earth, and Wu and Zi clash, thus controlling it, which turns into a favorable use. "Rich and noble, certainly due to wealth generating official power" —— the song explains: Generally, those who are both rich and noble are because wealth is strong enough to generate official power. If the body is strong and wealth is abundant, then fortune is also abundant; if wealth and official power are not clearly revealed, that is the true measure of nobility. Wealth is strong without official power is also good, but if the wealth god is repeatedly revealed, it becomes superficial and unstable. If the day ruler is weak and cannot bear wealth or generate official power, then it is certainly a poor man among the rich.

非夭則貧，必是身衰遇鬼。歌釋：甲生庚金秋旺，身衰制也難當。時逢寅卯夭須防，豈知木絕金旺，無疾禍重孤苦，早發須是夭亡。刃食須印禍推詳，貴顯民豪達士。六壬生臨午位，號日祿馬同鄉。歌釋：壬日生臨午位，午時丁己財官。更逢寅午戌來詳，最喜刑沖官煞旺。又怕財官顯露，魁傷歲運為殃。正官為祿馬財鄉，午月時運一樣。

It is either a short life or poverty, certainly due to the day's ruler being weak and encountering the "ghost," which refers to the official or killer that restrains the self. The song explains: Jia wood born in autumn with Geng metal in full strength, the self is already weak, even with control it cannot bear the burden. If there is another寅 or卯 in the hour, it seems to have a root, but actually one should beware of early death; how could one not know that in autumn wood is cut off and metal is strong, even without illness, there is great misfortune and loneliness, early success is actually a sign of early death. Those with Yangren and food god should also look at the print star to determine fortune and misfortune, and if it is suitable, they will be noble and prosperous. "Six Yin is born at the position of Wu, called the same hometown of salary and horse" — the song explains: Ren water day ruler is born at the position of Wu, in the hour of Wu, Ding fire is wealth and Ji earth is official. If there is another寅, Wu, Xu to form a fire circle, it needs to be carefully analyzed; most desirable is the punishment and clash to promote the strength of official and killer. It is feared that wealth and official are exposed, the魁罡 is injured and becomes a disaster in the year and the fortune. The official's position is exactly the salary and horse wealth hometown, born in the month of Wu and traveling in the hour of Wu, the principle is the same.

癸日坐向巳官，乃是財官雙美。歌釋：癸日生居巳位，財官福祿何如。巳藏丙戊最為奇，丙是財神官是巳。月時運同倒沖刑，貧賤多疑。歲運官煞露分明，減福艱辛而已。財多身弱，正是富屋貧人。歌釋：財神二三疊見，身衰福淺難承。算來先富積珍珠，後破家囊似聲。日主若逢印助，始見富貴稍臨。正財乘旺倚妻榮，壬事迷花不定。

The day stem is Gui water, sitting in the direction of Si, which is the official palace, forming a 'wealth and official both excellent' situation. The song explains: On a Gui day born in the Si position, how do the wealth and official bring blessings and honors? The Si position contains hidden Bing fire and Wu earth, which is very special: Bing fire is the wealth god of Gui water, and Wu earth is its official (the original text says 'official is Si', the wording is slightly incorrect). If the month, hour, and fortune all come to contradict and injure each other, it would instead lead to poverty and suspicion. If the official and killer are clearly revealed in the years and fortunes, it would only reduce blessings and add more hardship. 'Wealth abundant but body weak, this is a rich house but poor person' — the song explains: When the wealth god appears multiple times, the body is weak, blessings are thin and cannot bear the burden. In the calculation, it first becomes rich, accumulating pearls, but later the family's wealth is exhausted, leaving only a hollow reputation. If the day stem meets the印 (helper) to assist, then wealth and honor may appear. The official wealth in its strong position can rely on the wife's family for honor, but one may become addicted, leading to many affairs and indecision.

以煞化權，定作寒門之貴客。歌釋：癸日提逢癸丑，天干二氣相連。雖然逢煞本身堅，子丑俁之殺淺。未與年支干煞，相停身煞也憎。如斯富貴兩雙全，顯祖名揚福祿堅。又韻：逢煞切宜看印，印綬化煞為權。殺多宜食制為先，後富必當先蹇。甲日見庚申煞，喜逢木旺東行。丙丁寅午火燥，庚制過，反為下賤。

The one who can transform seven杀 into authority is certainly a distinguished guest from a humble background. The song explains: For a癸 water day master with the month branch encountering Guichou, the heavenly stems are connected, although encountering seven杀, the body is strong. Since子 and丑 are adjacent, the killing energy is weak. The未 and the year branch's killing energy balance each other, the body and killing are equal in strength but still dislike each other. Such a destiny brings both wealth and honor, able to honor ancestors and gain fame outside, with solid blessings and fortune. Another verse says: When encountering seven杀, one should first look at the印. The印 can transform killing into authority. When there are many killing energies, it is better to first control them with food神. Future wealth and honor will certainly go through a period of hardship. For a甲 wood day master encountering Gengshen as killing, it is favorable to have strong wood and to move eastward. If丙 and丁 with寅 and午 make fire too dry, the庚 metal is overly controlled, leading to a lowly status.

登科甲第，官星臨無破之宮。歌釋：丙日生官丑月，財官歸祿名馳。庫中之物喜沖奇，柱外刑沖運喜。其造逢沖則貴，登科位至同知。若還柱內有沖刑，運再逢之不吉。納粟奏名，財庫居生旺之地。歌釋：丁巳日提己丑，時逢辛丑財全。年干乙卯助身堅，巳火出來鍛鍊。豈料財多歸庫，土金二曜結緣。分明納粟去朝天，學士名登金榜。

Those who can pass the imperial examination and achieve official rank have the official star (官星) in an unbroken palace position. The song explains: For a day master of Bing fire, if the official star is in the Chou month, wealth and official star both fall into the禄 position, and reputation spreads far. The treasures stored in the warehouse (库) are considered special only when they are opened by a冲. If the冲 comes from the big years outside the column, it is considered auspicious. This transformation through冲 brings about wealth and official rank, enabling one to pass the examination and attain the position of Tongzhi. However, if the original chart already has冲 and刑, and then the big years also bring them again, it is not auspicious. The song says: "Donating grain to gain a name, the wealth warehouse is in a旺 and 生 position." For a day master of Ding fire, with the month of Ji Chou, and the hour of Xin Chou, the wealth star is complete. The year stem Yi Mao supports the body, making it strong, and the fire in Si emerges to refine the metal. Who would have thought that excessive wealth would all be stored in the warehouse, with earth and metal forming a harmonious relationship? It is clearly like donating grain to the emperor to gain a title, and achieving success in the imperial examination as a scholar.

又韻：庚日生居未月，未中乙木為財。財星歸庫要沖開，無躍鴻門光彩。申日戊辰土重，逢沖富貴美哉。因財而得富貴，貫朽粟陳豪邁。官星太旺，經臨旺處必傾。歌釋：柱中官星太旺，身強反福為奇。主旺無沖方論，運行財地家肥。身衰若行財地，化鬼反必傾危。若然印綬喜財依，父死早歲無久遺。

Another verse says: For a person born on a day with Geng metal as the main element, born in the month of Wei, the wood in Wei is its wealth. Since the wealth star is already stored in the warehouse, it needs to be stirred up to be used, otherwise it cannot display the brilliance of crossing the gate of Hongmen. For those with Wuchen earth and Geng metal day main element, when there is a clash, they will achieve wealth and honor. All these are due to wealth leading to prosperity. The image of old money strings rotting and old grain filling the granary shows a grand and magnificent scene. "When the official star is too strong, it will surely collapse when it reaches its peak" — the explanation of this verse says: If the official star is too strong in the pillar, and the day main element is strong, it can be considered as a blessing, which is very special. The day main element must be strong and the official star should not be disturbed, then it can be discussed this way. When the person moves to the wealth place, the wealth can generate the official star, leading to a wealthy family. If the day main element is weak and the person moves to the wealth place, the wealth will generate the official star and the official star will turn into a ghost, leading to danger. If the original chart is of the official star pattern and it is favorable to have wealth to rely on, it indicates that the father dies early and the legacy cannot last long.

印綬被傷，倘若榮華不久。歌釋：六甲生逢癸地，最嫌戊己來侵。如柱財外運逢之退藏，災刑可避。運不見財為美，柱中財氣超群。詩書博覽事多知，虎榜高標名姓。有官有印，無破作廊廟之材。歌釋：有印逢之為上，妙逢官煞為祥。仍分官煞莫剛強，富貴名登金榜。最忌財星破印，又嫌傷食破官。運行不錯食皇糧，有家破壞毀傷。

When the official star is harmed, even if one enjoys temporary prosperity, it will not last long. The song explains: On days of Jia (the first heavenly stem), encountering癸 water (the tenth heavenly stem) is considered the official star. It is most unfavorable for 戊 and 己 earth (the fifth and sixth heavenly stems) to come and harm it. If the original chart already contains wealth and the fortune again meets wealth, one should retreat and restrain oneself, thus avoiding disasters and punishments. It is better not to meet wealth in one's fortune. Even if the wealth in the chart is outstanding, it must be controlled. Such people are knowledgeable in poetry and books, and have a clear understanding of matters. They can achieve high recognition in the imperial examination. "Having official and official star, without destruction, one becomes a talent for the state and court" — the song explains: Having the official star is good, and even better is when the official and killing stars come to generate the official star, which is auspicious. However, one must distinguish between official and killing stars, and avoid excessive strength. In this way, one can achieve wealth and fame. The most dangerous is when the wealth star harms the official star, and it is also disliked when the injurious star and food star harm the official. If the fortune is good, one can receive royal salary; if the fortune is not favorable, the family business will be destroyed.

無印無官，有格乃作朝廷大用。歌釋：命內無官無印，須觀有格為奇。壬騎龍背及飛天，遙巳朝陽之例，倒沖食傷雜氣。魁罡日祿居時，金神鼠貴井欄叉，又無破，化生為貴。名標金榜，須還身旺逢官。得佐聖君，貴在沖官逢合。歌釋：日主高強察理，官星有氣當時。若逢財印助根基，無破文場得意。傷食劫財莫逢，財官旺氣權威。首登虎榜鳳凰池，烏帽金冠霞帔。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) If there is no official position or seal, but the form is good, one can still serve the court in great importance. The song explains: if the destiny lacks official position and seal, one must look at whether the form is established to be considered extraordinary. For example, patterns like 'Ren Riding the Dragon's Back,' 'Flying Heavenly禄 and Horse,' 'Son Distant from Si,' 'Six Yin Facing the Sun,' as well as inverted冲, food and injury, and miscellaneous qi patterns, and also 'Kui Gang,' 'Day's Wealth in the Hour,' 'Golden God,' 'Six Yi Rat Wealth,' and 'Well Fence,' as long as they are not damaged, they can become noble. 'Famous on the Golden List, must have a strong self and encounter official position; to assist the sage emperor, it is valuable to meet the official position and have a harmonious combination' — the song explains: if the day's ruler is strong, it is good to discern and manage affairs; the official star must be present at the right time and have strength. If it is further supported by wealth and seal, without damage, one will excel in the literary field. Injury, food, and劫财 should not be encountered; wealth and official position with strong qi will bring authority. Such a person will rank first on the tiger list, enter the phoenix pool, wear a black hat and golden crown, and have a silk robe.

又韻語曰：亥沖巳位，丙為官祿之藏。丙丁透出巳嗔殃，反丙逢辰絆當。癸亥巳藏丙戊，為官祿位軒昂。不逢寅戊巳垣鄉，定擬紫袍卿位。非格非局，見之焉得為奇。身弱遇官，得後徒然費力。歌釋：非格非局細察，只因破損傷神。身弱官多先貴後貧，費力榮心。身若居官難發，運行身旺財榮。官星一二弱無嗔，相停曰為貴命。

Another rhyming passage says: When亥 comes to clash with巳, the丙 fire in巳 is exactly where official rank is hidden. If丙 or丁 has already appeared in the heavenly stem, then clashing again with the丙 in巳 will instead bring about trouble and anger; if丙 also meets辰, it will be hindered. For a day born on Guihai, with丙 and戊 hidden in巳, this is exactly the position of official rank and fortune, with an impressive and noble appearance; as long as there is no寅 or戊 to occupy the巳 territory, it can certainly be considered as the position of a high official in purple robes. "Not a pattern, not a formation, how can it be considered extraordinary? A weak body meeting official stars, after obtaining them, will only result in wasted effort." The explanation of the song says: If it does not form a pattern or a formation, one must carefully examine, often because the original chart is damaged and the useful god is harmed. If the body is weak and there are many officials, one will first become wealthy but then become poor, wasting effort in seeking honor. If the body is weak and occupies the official position, it will be difficult to achieve success; one must go through a path where the body is strong, then wealth and honor will flourish. If there is only one or two official stars that are slightly weak, there is no need to be angry; as long as they are in balance with the day stem, it is called a noble destiny.

小人命內，亦有正印官星，君子格中，也犯七煞羊刃。歌釋：小人有正官正印中，傷克刑沖。惡多善少反為凶，可擬讒庾而論。君子羊刃七煞，善多惡少相逢。煞星喜刃而相同，制煞身強貴用。為人好煞，羊刃必犯於偏官。歌釋：羊刃若逢七煞，主人心毒害民，徒然富貴不長，自大聲高氣象。甲日見庚為煞，卯來為刃分明。若逢印吉好求名，逢殺亦看刃。

In the destiny of a small person, there can also be the presence of the official star and the proper seal; in the pattern of a gentleman, there can also be the occurrence of seven killers and Yangren. Whether something is auspicious or inauspicious does not depend on the name of the divine stars, but on their combination. The commentary says: although a small person may have the proper official and proper seal, if they are in a position of injury, conflict, or punishment, there will be more evil than good, and thus become harmful, which can be compared to a slanderer. A gentleman, although encountering Yangren and seven killers, has more good than evil: the killer star is pleased to have Yangren to match, and the two working together can control the killer, and if the day master is strong, this is a valuable use. "A person who loves killing will certainly meet Yangren with the biased official"—the commentary says: if Yangren meets the seven killer, it indicates that this person's heart is cruel and harmful to the people, even if they have wealth and status, it will not last long, and they will only end up with a showy and arrogant appearance. For example, if the day master is Jia wood, meeting Geng metal is the killer, and meeting卯 is the Yangren, it is clearly distinguishable; if the person meets the seal star, it is auspicious, and they will seek fame and achievement. When encountering the killer, they should also consider the presence of Yangren together.

素食慈心，印綬遂逢於天德。歌釋：大凡印旺重重，天月德而助吉。仁義禮智信常存，好善濟人利物。富貴超群，發達心慈，拜道祀佛，有終有始。事三思，財旺為人反覆。生平少病，日主高強。一世安然，財命有氣。歌釋：寅卯專嫌戰克之鄉，壽年鶴算少災殃，福發渾如海漾。甲生辰戊丑未，安然財命榮昌。財官印綬旺為良，心地寬洪方能小祥。

Those who eat vegetarian food and hold a compassionate heart are said to have the印绶 (official star) combined with the Heavenly Virtue. The song explains: generally, when the印星 (official star) is strong and appears repeatedly, and is further assisted by the Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue, it indicates good fortune. Such people always keep benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faith in their hearts; they love goodness, are generous, and help others. They achieve wealth and honor beyond others, and even after success, they remain compassionate, worshiping the Dao and Buddhism, with a beginning and an end. When facing matters, they think carefully and repeatedly. However, those with strong wealth are prone to being fickle. The song also says: "Throughout life, few illnesses, the daily ruler is strong; throughout life, safe and sound, the wealth and destiny have vitality." This means that people born under the wood signs of寅 (Yin) and卯 (Mao) are particularly wary of being in a place where there is conflict and struggle. If there is no such忌 (avoidance), their lifespan can be as long as a crane's, with few calamities, and their good fortune can be as vast as the sea. Those with Jia Wood (Jia Wood) born in the months of辰 (Chen), 戌 (Xu), 丑 (Chou), and 未 (Wei) can enjoy both wealth and a prosperous destiny. When the wealth, official star, and印绶 (official star) are strong and prosperous, only those with a broad and generous heart can attain this good fortune.

官刑不犯，印綬天德同官。少樂多憂，蓋因日主身弱。歌釋：印綬喜逢天德，平生福祿聲香。乙日酉月煞剛強，又嫌己丑金旺。若還無制夢黃梁，辛苦憂愁刑喪。倘然日主衰弱，其造斷然不良。身強殺淺，假煞為權。歌釋：化煞為權可以取，甲生寅卯之鄉。木逢亥卯戌未行，何怕庚金作黨。乙生巳酉丑月，喜逢火局相當。若逢亥卯未生殃，處世艱難貧相。

Those who never encounter legal troubles or official punishments are those whose official position is supported by both the seal and Heavenly Virtue. Those who experience little happiness and much sorrow are mostly due to the weakness of the day's ruler. The song explains: The seal is most favored when it meets Heavenly Virtue, bringing a lifetime of blessings and a reputation of fragrance. For a person with a day ruler of Ethereal Wood born in the Metal month of You, the seven killers are strong, and it is further unfavorable for Earthly Soil of Ji and Chou to strengthen the Metal. If there is no control, their life will be like a fleeting dream, filled with hardship, worry, and misfortune. If the day ruler is already weak, this fate is certainly bad. "When the body is strong and the killer is weak, using the killer as power is acceptable." The song explains: It is acceptable to transform the seven killer into power, such as when Ethereal Wood is born in the Wood months of Yin or Mao, and the Wood is already strong. If Wood further meets the Wood triad of Hai, Mao, and Wei, forming a Wood局, there is no need to fear the gathering of Metal as killer. For a person with a day ruler of Ethereal Wood born in the Metal months of Si, You, or Chou, it is favorable to meet a Fire局 to control the Metal; if instead, they meet the Wood triad of Hai, Mao, and Wei, it brings disaster, making life difficult and leading to poverty.

殺重身輕，終身有損。歌釋：陰不生於乙酉，時逢辛巳少祥。身輕煞重最難當，又恐運行煞向。縱有富貴疾病，無疾富貴早亡。如斯嫩草又逢霜，柳絮風吹飄蕩。衰則變官為鬼，旺則化鬼為官。歌釋：日主生來衰弱，官多化鬼為殃。若逢主旺煞來降，變鬼為官顯達。官多必難領受，煞重無制夭亡。身衰身旺細推詳，只喜化煞為上。

When the seven deadly stars are strong and the day master is weak, the person will suffer losses throughout their life. The song explains: Yin elements are not suitable to be born in positions like Yiyou, and if the hour branch also meets Xinsi, there will be few auspicious things. A weak day master with strong seven deadly stars is hard to bear, and it is also feared that the big years will again head towards the direction of the deadly stars. Even if this person has wealth and honor, they will also suffer from illness. Even if they are healthy, their wealth and honor will come early and go quickly, just like tender grass being hit by frost or willow fluff being blown about without a home. "When the day master is weak, officials become ghosts and bring disaster; when the day master is strong, ghosts become officials and bring success." The song explains: if the day master is born weak, too many officials will turn into ghosts and bring disaster; if the day master is strong and the deadly stars are subdued, the ghosts will turn into officials and bring success. Those with too many officials will find it hard to bear them, and those with strong deadly stars without control will die young. Whether the day master is weak or strong needs careful analysis; the best is to be able to transform the deadly stars into officials.

月生日干運行不喜財鄉。日主無依，卻喜運行財地。歌釋：月生日干為印，不宜財運壞傷。甲生亥子印無沖，巳午辰戌丑未損，日主生旺太過，若無格局印逢，豈知身旺卻無依，運喜財鄉多福重。時歸日祿，生平不喜官星。歌釋：日祿居時最妙，年提畏煞官星強，官制祿，祿難歸，但見官星格善，月提運喜財地，無官職顯名高。天干之內見官星，運喜食傷福泰。

When the day stem is born in the month, it does not like to encounter the wealth territory in its fortune; but if the day stem is extremely strong and has no support, it actually prefers to encounter the wealth territory. The song explains: if the month's stem nourishes the day stem, it is considered as the official star, and it is not suitable to encounter the wealth territory which may damage or weaken it. For example, if the Jia wood is born in the month of Hai or Zi and the official star is not conflicting, it is the best; if it encounters the wealth and earth territories such as Si, Wu, Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, the official star will be damaged. As for the day stem being too strong and the column does not form a pattern, but only has multiple official stars, how can we know that a strong body actually lacks support, and thus the fortune prefers to encounter the wealth territory, leading to a thick fortune. "When the time returns to the day's wealth, it is not good to encounter the official star" — the song explains: having the day's wealth in the hour is the best, but it is feared that the seven killing stars and official stars in the year and month are too strong. If the official star controls the wealth, the wealth will be difficult to return. If only one official star is present and the pattern is good, and the month's stem and fortune prefer the wealth territory, even without an official position, one can have a high reputation. If the official star is present in the heavenly stem, the fortune prefers to encounter the food god or the official star to control it, and then the fortune will be safe and stable.

陰若朝陽，切忌丙丁離位。歌釋：六辛時逢戊子，號日陰去朝陽。運行西地姓名香，一舉首登金榜。仍忌丙丁離位，最嫌官殺相傷。歲時最怯此星藏，只是經商之客。太歲乃眾煞之主，入命未必為殃。若逢戰鬥之鄉，必主刑于本命。歌釋：歲乃人君之象，未可便作凶言。生當羊刃克流年，不死災刑非淺。沖破歲君為禍，應如臣犯於君。夫子遭陳於蔡地，渾如六國吞秦。

The "Six Yin Facing the Sun" pattern should strictly avoid the presence of Bing and Ding, as well as the southern direction associated with the Fire trigram. The song explains: if there are six days of Xin with the hour stem being Wuzi, it is called Yin reaching its limit and returning to Yang, facing the Yang energy. If one moves to the western metal position, their name and reputation will become fragrant, and they can achieve high status in the imperial examination with one effort. However, it is still necessary to avoid Bing, Ding, and the Fire trigram. The most feared is the presence of official stars that harm the命. If these stars are hidden in the year, the decade, or the hour, then one is merely a merchant. "The Tai sui is the master of all evil stars; entering the destiny does not necessarily bring calamity; if it meets a place of conflict, it will certainly bring punishment to the native's destiny." The song explains: Tai sui symbolizes the emperor, so it should not be immediately judged as凶. If the birth year carries Yangren and overcomes the current year, even if it does not lead to death, disasters and punishments will be severe. Breaking the Tai sui is a disaster, like a minister offending the emperor. It is like Confucius being trapped in Chen and Ci, or the six states being conquered by Qin.

歲傷日干，有禍必輕。日犯歲君，災殃必重。歌釋：歲傷日如父怒子，禍則輕而可恕。日犯歲如子怒父，下犯上者難容。日干喻如臣子，太歲時若君父。凶運災重歲再逢。柱凶流年定故。五行有救，其年返必為祥，四柱無情，故論名為克歲。歌釋：甲日主來逢戊，名為日犯歲君。庚辛柱制福非輕，柱若無庚運蹇。庚辛日主於甲，歲傷日干略病。食神印綬制清平，無制災非刑並。庚辛來傷甲乙，丙丁先見無危。丙丁反克庚辛。壬癸逢之不畏。戊己愁逢甲乙，干頭須用庚辛。壬癸慮遭戊己，甲乙臨之有救。壬來克丙，須用戊去當頭。癸去傷丁，卻喜己來相制。

When the Tai Sui (the year's ruler) harms the day stem, there will be misfortune, but it is light; when the day stem offends the Tai Sui, disaster will be severe. The song explains: when the Tai Sui harms the day stem, it is like a father being angry with his son, the misfortune is light and can be forgiven; when the day stem offends the Tai Sui, it is like a son being angry with his father, which is a case of rebellion and is hard to tolerate. The day stem is like a minister or subject, while the Tai Sui is like a sovereign or father. In a bad fate, disaster is already heavy, and if the Tai Sui meets again in the current year, and the original chart is also bad, there will certainly be trouble in that year. If there is help from the Five Phases, that year will be auspicious; if there is no connection among the four pillars, it is called "kè suì" (yearly harm). The song explains: if the day stem is Jia wood and the current year meets Wu earth, Jia wood harms Wu earth, which is called "day stem offending the year ruler." At this time, if there is Geng or Xin metal in the column to control Jia wood, the fortune will not be light; if there is no Geng metal, the fortune will be obstructed. Conversely, if the day stem is Geng or Xin metal and the current year meets Jia wood, it is the Tai Sui harming the day stem, but only a minor illness; if there is a food god or a minister to regulate it, everything will be peaceful; without regulation, disaster and punishment will come together. When Geng or Xin metal harms Jia or Yi wood, as long as there is Bing or Ding fire first, there will be no danger, because Bing and Ding can harm Geng and Xin; when Ren or Gui water meets them, there is no need to fear. When Wu or Ji earth is worried about being harmed by Jia or Yi wood, the heavenly stem should use Geng or Xin metal to control the wood. When Ren or Gui water is worried about being harmed by Wu or Ji earth, having Jia or Yi wood present will be a rescue. When Ren water harms Bing wood, it is necessary to use Wu earth to block it; when Gui water harms Ding fire, it is good to have Ji earth to control it.

庚得壬男制丙，反作長年。甲以乙妹妻庚，凶為吉兆。歌釋：庚得壬男制丙，子來救母無病。甲得乙妹配庚，親成是凶而吉慶。故曰有心變愛，果然無意傷人。貪歡喜合殺忘刑，福旺名揚財勝。天元雖旺，若無依倚是常人，日主太柔，縱遇財官為寒士。歌釋：天元日主太旺，歲時月印財官。三才不顯，主貧寒僧道孤形之漢。日干柔金生旺，財官多返生殃。當之不住守寒窗，辛苦囊消貌癯。

Heavenly Stem Geng Metal benefits from the presence of Ren Water, which acts as a son to control Bing Fire, thereby ensuring longevity. Heavenly Stem Ji wood marries the sister Yi wood to Geng Metal, transforming a凶 (adverse) situation into a吉祥 (favorable) one. The song explains: When Geng Metal receives Ren Water to control Bing Fire, it is as if the son saves the mother, and the mother remains healthy—Geng can generate Ren, so Ren is considered the son. Bing Fire originally overcomes Geng Metal, but Ren Water controls Bing Fire, allowing Geng Metal to be secure. When Ji wood marries the sister Yi wood to Geng Metal, the relationship between Yi and Geng becomes harmonious, transforming an adverse situation into a fortunate one. Therefore, those with intention may develop affection, and thus unintentionally avoid harming others. Indulging in pleasure while forgetting the consequences of harm leads to abundant blessings, widespread reputation, and great wealth. Although the day stem's heavenly stem is strong, if there is no useful god to rely on, one remains an ordinary person. If the day stem is too weak, even with wealth and official positions, one remains a poor scholar. The song explains: If the heavenly stem of the day is too strong, and the year, month, and hour stems do not form a pattern with the official, wealth, or fortune, and the heaven, earth, and human trinity are not evident, it indicates poverty and isolation, often leading to a life as a monk or hermit. If the day stem is weak but the metal energy is strong and there are many wealth and official positions, calamities may arise. Unable to bear the burden, one must endure hardship, living in poverty and appearing emaciated.

女人無煞，帶二德受國家之封。歌釋：女以官為夫星，不宜七煞爭功。無官七煞是夫宮，不喜官星相混。財官印綬全帶，夫榮妻貴名門。二重天月德相逢，職掌皇家贈俸。男命身強，遇三奇為一品之貴。歌釋：日主高強富貴，財官印綬俱全。甲逢辛己癸為緣，乙戊庚壬可見。丙日癸辛乙未，丁壬庚甲高遷。戊喜癸乙丁卯，己壬甲丙三元。庚辛壬癸例依前，無破名登金殿。

For a woman's destiny, if she lacks the seven killing stars and carries both the Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue, she may receive official honors from the state. The explanation says: In a woman's chart, the official star represents the husband. It is not favorable to have the seven killing stars competing with it. If the original chart lacks the official star, then the seven killing stars take the place of the husband's position. At this time, it is not desirable to have the official star mixing in. If the wealth, official star, and official seal are all present, then the husband will be honored and the wife will be respected, coming from a distinguished family. If the Heavenly and Monthly Virtues are both present, she can receive the salary granted by the royal court. "For a man's destiny, if his body is strong and he meets the Three Marvels, he will attain the rank of first class." The explanation says: If the day's stem is strong, it indicates wealth and honor. It is also necessary to have wealth, official star, and official seal all present. For the day stem Jia, the Three Marvels are Xin, Ji, and Gui. For Yi, they are Wu, Geng, and Ren. For Bing, they are Gui, Xin, and Yi. For Ding, they are Ren, Geng, and Jia. For Wu, they are Gui, Yi, and Dingmao. For Ji, they are Ren, Jia, and Bing. For Geng, Xin, Ren, and癸, they follow the same pattern as before. As long as there is no damage, he can be appointed to a high position in the imperial court.

甲逢己而生旺，定懷中正之心。歌釋：甲逢己土合中旺，富貴榮華定可量。常懷中正得人心，常遇貴人須可望。甲屬東方生木之氣，主乎仁。土屬中央厚土之氣，主乎信，甲己化土，而四柱中更帶生旺，為人忠厚，乃正直之人也。丁遇壬而太過，必犯淫訛之亂。歌釋：乙日生六甲，心存仁義忠良。日時甲己是財官，化合家興財旺。丁日遇壬太過，化官作鬼為殃。柱中三兩巧淫娼，夫重沿門彈唱。

When the Heavenly Stem Jia (甲) Wood meets the Earthly Branch Ji (己) Earth and they form a harmonious relationship in a strong and flourishing position, the person is certainly sincere and upright. The song explains: When Jia meets Ji Earth, they harmonize and are in a strong and flourishing position, thus wealth, honor, and prosperity can be predicted; by always maintaining a sincere and upright mindset, one gains the people's support, and by frequently encountering noble patrons, one can expect assistance. This is because Jia belongs to the eastern direction, representing the vital energy of growing wood, which embodies "benevolence"; Ji Earth belongs to the center, representing the substantial energy of earth, which embodies "trustworthiness." When Jia and Ji combine to form earth, and if the four pillars also show a strong and flourishing condition, the person will be loyal and upright. "When Ding meets Ren and it is excessive, it inevitably leads to disorder and immorality." The song explains: When the day stem is Bing Wood (乙), born in the sixth month (June), the person's heart is filled with benevolence, righteousness, loyalty, and virtue; if the day and hour stems have Jia and Ji combining, one is a wealth stem and one is an official stem, and after harmonization, the family fortune flourishes and wealth increases. However, when the day stem is Ding Fire (丁) and meets excessive Ren Water (壬), the official is harmonized and turns into a ghost, which brings misfortune; if there are two or three such combinations in the pillar, women become skillful in immoral behavior and may become courtesans, while men frequently change partners, living by singing in the streets.

丙臨申位，逢陽水，難獲延年。歌釋：丙日生於申位，申長生水疏通。壬申壬子及辰中，七煞剛強禍重。壬午壬寅壬戌，其禍輕而無用。煞多身弱定成凶，仔細參詳理同。己入亥宮，陰木見終為損壽。歌釋：為人日生己亥，禍逢乙木交爭。殊知亥有木長生，無制夭亡蹭蹬。乙巳乙丑乙酉，煞中以義掩恩。乙未乙亥卯森森，不死貧寒偃蹇。

Jia fire is in the position of Shen, and also meets the strong Yin water Ren, making it difficult to attain longevity. The song explains: On a Jia day born in the position of Shen, Shen is the place where water is born, the water source is unblocked and continuous. If there are Ren Shen, Ren Zi, and Ren Chen, which are the water in the earth position, the seven killers are strong, and the harm is great. If there are Ren Wu, Ren Yin, and Ren Xu, the water has no root, the harm is light and not effective. In summary, if there are many killers and the body is weak, it will certainly be dangerous. One must carefully consider, the principle is the same. "Ji enters the Hai palace, the Yin wood meets its end and causes loss of longevity" — the song explains: If a person is born on a Ji Hai day, the disaster comes from the conflict between the Yin wood and the Ji earth. One should know that in Hai, the wood is born, the wood has a root but is not restrained, which leads to early death and difficulties. If there are Yi Si, Yi Chou, and Yi You, the killer is present but the metal can restrain it, which is to cover the kindness with righteousness in the midst of the killer; if there are Yi Wei and Yi Hai, and the卯 wood is dense and forms a forest, even if one does not die, one will be poor and in hardship.

庚值寅而遇丙，生旺無危。歌釋：假如庚寅日主，生於丙火煞剛。寅中艮土返為祥，以煞化權為上。庚日生申歸祿，其中旺氣高強。反將丙火化為官，臨危見機無恙。乙遇巳而見辛，身衰有禍。乙逢庚旺，長存仁義之風。歌釋：乙木生臨巳位，身衰有禍禎祥。丙辛庚乙配鸞凰，處世無如福長。陰水逢庚之地，春風四海名揚。上和下睦體三綱，貫世超群少恙。

When the庚 metal is in the寅 position and meets the丙 fire, as long as the day's ruler is strong and vigorous, there is no danger. The song explains: if the day ruler is Gengyin and it is born during the time when丙 fire is in command, the seven deadly enemies are strong; however, the戊 earth hidden in寅 can connect and nourish the metal, transforming the deadly enemies into a blessing, which is the highest level of transformation. If the庚 day is born in申 and receives the禄, its strength is very strong, and it can transform the丙 fire into an official star, thus remaining safe even in critical situations. When the乙 wood meets巳 and meets the辛, if the body is weak, there will be misfortune; but when the乙 wood meets the庚 in its strong state, it can maintain the virtue of benevolence and righteousness. The song explains: when the乙 wood is born in the巳 position, it loses its strength due to excessive dispersion, and thus the distinction between fortune and misfortune is made here. The丙 and辛 are in mutual harmony, and the庚 and乙 are also in mutual harmony, like a pair of phoenixes, and the blessing in the world is nothing greater than this. When the癸 water, which is the阴 water, meets the庚 metal in its place of birth, it is like spring wind spreading throughout the world. Harmony between the upper and lower parts allows one to embody the principles of the three bonds, surpassing others and experiencing few disasters and illnesses.

丙合辛生，鎮掌威權之職。歌釋：丙合辛生夏令，歲月時見辛多。龍韜豹略志蕭何，又怯刑傷克破。辛日見丙得合，逢生逢祿中和。運行官旺福崇峨，四海名揚振播。木重逢火位，銘為氣散之文。歌釋：一木疊逢火位，夏生丙丁重逢。火能洩木氣，豈知無功，作事無成貧困。支喜寅午戊巳，戊己財通。火木化無凶，福祿優遊家潤。

The combination of Bing and Xin generates a person who can hold positions of authority and power. The song explains: When Bing combines with Xin and is born in the summer season, and there are many instances of Xin metal in the year, month, and hour, such a person possesses the strategies of the Dragon and Tiger, with ambitions like Xiao He. However, they still fear punishment, injury, and conflict. When Xin day meets Bing and forms a harmonious combination, and also encounters a favorable position and a strong official position, the atmosphere is balanced and harmonious. When their fortune reaches a place where the official position is strong, their blessings are lofty and their reputation spreads throughout the four seas. "When heavy wood meets the fire position, it is considered as scattered energy in writing" — the song explains: When a single piece of wood encounters the fire position repeatedly, especially when born in summer and Bing and Ding are also present, fire can indeed drain the energy of wood. However, if the fire drains too much, it becomes ineffective, leading to failure in affairs and poverty. The earth branch prefers to see寅, 午, 戌, and 巳, and when combined with Wu and Ji (earth elements), the wealth path becomes smooth. Fire and wood can transform into each other without causing harm, resulting in a peaceful and prosperous life with a well-provided household.

獨水三犯庚辛，號日體全之象。歌釋：壬癸兩庚辛，喜生歲日時中。癸生辛透又庚逢，歲日時中亦用。莫道印多不悅，一梟一正不凶。故知號曰休全功，五伯諸候食俸。水歸冬旺，生平樂自無憂。歌釋：癸亥年提甲子，癸亥壬子時真。提時傷劫運南程，最喜食財官印。師人含山縣住，掌下三百姓陳。煞官旺處反為嗔，刑若百端病症。癸亥、甲子、癸亥、壬子，老彭之命。

A single point of water meeting three instances of Geng and Xin is called the "complete form" (体全) pattern. The song explains: When there are two Geng and Xin for Ren and Gui water, it is favorable if they are distributed across the year, day, and hour. For a癸 water day ruler, if Xin metal is visible and Geng metal also appears, it is useful in the year, day, and hour. Do not think that having too many印星 (nurturing stars) is unfavorable. Having one Owl Spirit (hawk god, a type of印星) and one正印 (nurturing star) together is actually not harmful. Therefore, this is called the "complete form" effect, which can bring theofficial stipend (salary) of the five hegemonies and feudal lords. "Water in winter is strong, and one's life is joyful without worries." The song explains: When the year is Guihai and the month is Jiazi, the day is Guihai and the hour is Renzi, this is the true pattern. The outline and the hour carry the伤官 (hurt official) and劫财 (robbery wealth). When the fortune moves to the south, it is most favorable to have the food god, wealth, official, and nurturing star all present. This person is from Hanshan County, governing three hundred households. If the killing and official stars are strong, they may instead cause anger, leading to various injuries and illnesses. The combination of Guihai, Jiazi, Guihai, and Renzi is exactly the fate of Lao Peng.

木向春生，處世安然有壽。歌釋：甲乙生於春月，柱逢寅卯重重。溫良性格定慈心，青史朝廷備用。財食印官旺處，火旺又反夭窮。術能精究似中庸，談命宜知變動。金弱遇火炎之地，血疾無宜。歌釋：庚日生居火地，柱逢丙丁重逢。若還寅午戌全通，不病也防疾重。男主瘋癆疾蠱，女產血勞之風。若無制伏歲時中，火急宜修棺冢。

Wood that grows in spring thrives and enjoys a long life. The explanation says: Jia and Yi wood born in the month of spring, with multiple appearances of Yin and Mao in the pillar, indicates a person with a gentle and kind nature, who surely holds compassion and can be employed by the government, achieving fame in history. Wealth, food, officialdom, and authority are best when they are strong. If fire is too strong and overcomes wood, it may lead to early death and poverty. If one can deeply study the art of divination to reach the middle path, then when discussing fate, one can know how to adapt appropriately. "Weak metal in a place of intense fire is not suitable for blood diseases" — the explanation says: A person with a Geng metal day stem born in a fire month, with multiple appearances of Bing and Ding in the pillar; if furthermore the branches of Yin, Wu, and Xu form a fire trinity, even without illness, one should beware of serious sickness. Men are likely to suffer from madness, tuberculosis, and edema, while women may suffer from postpartum blood deficiency. If there is no controlling element in the year or destiny, one should urgently prepare for a coffin.

土虛逢木旺之鄉，脾傷定論。歌釋：甲子年提丁卯，己丑日時乙亥。歲時提路木徘徊，煞重脾寒疾害。運行坎地夭折，歲逢木地定災。西南方可發錢財，俊士閩丘後代。甲子、丁卯、已丑、乙亥，甯子之命。金遇艮而遇土，號曰還魂。歌釋：庚金生寅遇火，其中艮土為祥。天干戊日若相逢，扳桂雲梯可上。重見丙丁相剋，必當壽夭貧寒。不見丙丁逢戊己，管教家富粟千倉。

The earth is weak and meets a strong wood element, thus the spleen is injured. The song explains: In the year of Jiazi, with the month of Dingmao, on the day of Jichou, and at the hour of Yihai; the year and hour are in the same element as the month, and the wood element is wandering, the seven deadly enemies are too strong, leading to a weak and cold spleen and stomach, causing illness. If the person travels to the northern water element, they will die young; if the year meets a wood element, there will be disaster; only by traveling to the southwest earth and metal elements can they become wealthy. This person is a descendant of Junshi Minqiu. Jiazi, Dingmao, Jichou, and Yihai are exactly the destiny of Ningzi. "Metal meets mountain and earth, called returning soul" — the song explains: When庚 metal is born in寅 and meets fire,寅 is the northeast mountain position, and the hidden戊 earth is auspicious; if the heavenly stem also meets戊 day, the ladder to the clouds will be climbed. If丙 and丁 appear again and overcome metal, it will certainly lead to a short life and poverty; if there is no丙 and丁 but meets戊 and己, it will ensure the family is rich with thousands of granaries.

水入巽而見金，名為不絕。歌釋：壬癸生居巳地，本為富貴而看。柱嫌戊己作災殃，豈逢庚金為上。壬水受氣於巳，水得母而長生。而能生水，故曰水入巽云云。土臨卯位，未中年必定灰心。金遇火鄉，雖少壯必然挫志。歌釋：己日提逢卯位，身強有制貴人。殺多無制本身輕，疾苦心中不正。庚辛性柔煞旺，少年挫志無成。作為性燥宜招刑，旺制堪為貴命。

Water flowing into the Southeast trigram Xun and meeting metal is called "not cut off." The song explains:壬 and癸 water, when born in the earth of Si, are originally considered as signs of wealth and honor; but in the column, the presence of Wu and Ji earth is regarded as a calamity. How can this be compared to meeting Geng metal? Nen water is born in Si, and the Geng metal in Si is the mother of water. Water gains growth through its mother, and Geng metal can also generate water, hence it is said "water enters Xun." "Earth at the卯 position, in the year of Wei, one will certainly lose heart; metal meeting fire land, even in youth will certainly suffer defeat." The song explains: if the day master is Ji earth and the month's branch is卯, the body is strong and there is control, which is considered as the presence of a nobleman; but if there are many killers without control and the body is weak, there will be many illnesses and the mind will be unbalanced. For Geng and Xin metal, which are naturally soft, when the seven killers are strong, one will suffer defeat in youth; they are impetuous and prone to punishment, but only when the body is strong and the killer is controlled can one be considered a noble birth.

金木交差刑戰，仁義俱無。水火遞互相傷，是非日有。歌釋：甲乙庚辛左右，乙逢左右庚辛。庚辛申酉旺支神，安有始終性情。又是官煞混雜，所以無仁無義。財鄉發福更勞心，潢潦財能有勝。木從水養，水而木則漂流。歌釋：甲乙生居子地，但逢一二為奇。壬癸亥子疊干支，則木漂流無倚。辛亥年提庚子，甲申乙丑交支。年逢丁酉運申隨溺水，故閩吳吉。

When gold and wood clash with each other, both benevolence and righteousness are absent; when water and fire mutually harm each other, disputes arise daily. The song explains: if the wood of Jia and Yi is flanked by Geng and Xin metal on both sides, the Yi wood is attacked by Geng and Xin metal from both sides; if the earthly branches also contain the strong metal of Shen and You, where can there be a consistent character? This is a case of official and killer stars being mixed together, hence no benevolence or righteousness. When one reaches the land of wealth, although it may bring fortune, it brings more worry; wealth is like temporary water, which can only win for a short time. "Wood nourished by water, too much water will cause the wood to drift away" — the song explains: if the wood of Jia and Yi is born in the Zi branch, only one or two waters are considered good; if the壬 and癸 water and the亥 and子 water appear repeatedly in the heavenly stem and earthly branches, the wood will drift and have no support. For example, in a year of Xinhai, with the month's stem being Gengzi, and the branches of Jia Shen and Yi Chou intersecting, if the year is Dingyou and the fortune leads to Shen, he will drown and die immediately. This is the case of Wu Ji from Fujian.

金賴土生，土厚而金遭埋沒。歌釋：庚辛日逢戊己，辰戌丑未俱齊。若逢火土疊干支，土重埋金無氣。縱有金珠萬斛，難攀月桂仙枝，西江月下細詳之，休道命之理微。是以五行不可偏格，務稟中和之氣。更能絕慮妄思，鑑命無差無訛矣。歌釋：看命先觀日主，次審歲月時支。去留強弱舒配之，輕重淺深察理。節稟中和之氣，運參向背之宜。三才偏正產何時，俱藏西江月裡。

Gold relies on earth to be born, but if the earth is too thick, the gold is buried and cannot emerge. The song explains: if the day stem is Geng or Xin and is accompanied by Wu or Ji, and the four earthy branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are all present, and if there is also fire and earth appearing repeatedly in the heavenly stems and earthly branches, the heavy earth will bury the gold, and the gold will lose its vitality. Such a person may have countless treasures of gold, yet it will be difficult to reach the moon's osmanthus branches. Moreover, in the tune of "West River Moon," we should carefully examine this. Do not say that the subtle principles of destiny are hard to understand. "Therefore, the Five Phases should not be biased, but must possess the harmonious and moderate energy. If one can completely eliminate false thoughts and worries, then the judgment of destiny will be accurate and without error." The song explains: first examine the day stem, then carefully check the branches of the year, month, and hour. What should be removed should be removed, what should be retained should be retained, and the balance of strength and ease should be properly coordinated. Then examine the principles of lightness and heaviness, depth and shallowness. The solar terms should possess the harmonious and moderate energy, and the fortune should be considered in terms of direction and opposition. The time when the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity are biased or correct is all contained within the tune of "West River Moon."

五行妙用，難逃一理之中。進退存亡要識變通之道。命之理微，聖人罕言。正官佩印，不如乘馬。詩釋：正官無印本無權，佩印如何又不然。只為印多官洩氣，不如乘馬得高遷。七煞用財，豈宜得祿。詩釋：財星生旺殺傷身，四柱全無倚靠神。天命相從成貴象，運行得祿受孤貧。

The Five Phases have countless variations and applications, yet they all follow a single principle; the distinction between advancement and retreat, existence and demise depends entirely on understanding flexibility. The subtleties of destiny are profound, so sages rarely discuss them. This passage aims to explain the inherent nature and favorable or unfavorable aspects of each of the Six Spirits: "True Official," "Seven Killers," "True Seal," "Offspring Seal," "True Wealth," "Offspring Wealth," "Food God," and "Wounding Official." First, we discuss "True Official with Seal is worse than Riding a Horse": the poem explains that a True Official without a Seal cannot display its authority. But why is it worse when a Seal is present? Because too many Seals drain the energy of the Official star. Since the Official generates the Seal and the Seal generates the self, the position of the Official becomes empty. Therefore, it is better to "Ride a Horse" — let the Official star sit on Wealth, allowing Wealth to generate the Official — thus achieving higher status. Next, we discuss "Seven Killers using Wealth, should not have a Favorable Post": the poem explains that a strong Wealth star is like giving power to the Seven Killer to harm the self. If there is no supporting deity in the four pillars, such a destiny is actually better to follow the trend of the Killer and form a noble pattern of submission to the Killer. Once the fortune moves to a place where the day master has a favorable post, the day master becomes strong and resists the Killer, breaking the pattern of submission, leading to isolation, poverty, and hardship.

印逢財而罷職。詩釋：印綬貪財德有傷，難從天地立綱常。更無比動來相救，罷職偷閒歸故鄉。財逢印以遷官。詩釋：身旺誠能掌大財，財多身弱便生災。遷官何處求根本，歲運還須有印來。命當夭折，食神孑立逢梟。詩釋：七殺重重主太柔，食神一位立當途。梟神印綬無財救，夭折芳魂逐水流。

When the official star meets the wealth star, one will lose their official position. The poem explains that if the official star becomes attached to the wealth star, virtue will be harmed, making it difficult to establish order in the world; if the column does not have 'twin stars' or 'robber stars' to seize wealth and save the official star, then one can only resign and return home. Conversely, 'wealth meets official star and promotes official position': the poem explains that a strong body can indeed control great wealth, but if there is too much wealth and the body is weak, disaster will follow; to ask about the fundamental reason for promotion, one must look at whether the year or the fortune has the official star to generate the body, allowing the day's main star to bear the wealth and official position. As for 'destiny of early death, the food star stands alone meeting the hawk star': the poem explains that seven killers are repeated, and the day's main star is too weak, relying solely on a single food star to control the killers; at this time, the hawk star, which is the biased official star, comes to seize the food star, and if there is no wealth star in the column to control the hawk star and save the food star, the controlling killer star is cut off, and the person dies young, their soul drifting away with the water.

運至凶危，羊刃重逢破局。詩釋：用財不有殺重來，羊刃逢之必奪財。再遇刃鄉應破局，傷妻敗業見非災。爭正官不可無傷。詩釋：官星一位比肩重，爭奪之間最有凶，傷盡直須官不用，自無冰炭到胸中。歸七煞最嫌有制。詩釋：比肩本是無知物，一見傷官勢必歸。第恐食神來制之，喪家心事自成灰。

When one's fortune progresses to a dangerous place, it is mostly because of the repeated meeting of "Yangren" that the overall structure is broken. The poem explains that originally wealth was taken as the main element, but the seven killers come heavily, and when Yangren also appears, Yangren will certainly take away the wealth; if the year and fortune also move to the land of Yangren, the structure is completely broken, leading to the harm of wife and failure of career, with continuous misfortunes. "Competition for the official star should not be without injury": the poem explains that the official star is only one, while the same zodiac signs are numerous, and the competition for one official position is the most dangerous; at this time, it is better to use the injurious star to completely injure the official star, and to abandon the official position, thus avoiding the inner conflict of having both ice and charcoal. "Returning to the seven killers is most disliked when controlled": the poem explains that the same zodiac signs are things that do not know when to advance or retreat; when they see the injurious star, they will follow it and release themselves to produce the injurious star; what is most feared is that the food star comes out to control the seven killers, and when the killer is completely controlled, the same zodiac signs have nowhere to go, leading to the collapse of family business and the fading of heart's desires.

官星煞地，難守其官。詩釋：正官純雜殺如頑，荊棘門居特立難。情性豈無君子恨，堅冰當道虎狼關。煞在官鄉豈能變煞。詩釋：殺多堅佞性偏剛，混入官星禮儀邦。頑石豈能變化，依然心事尚豺狼。貪財壞印擢高科，印分輕重。詩釋：印旺偏官弱不堪，用財生殺豈為貪。只愁印薄逢財旺，未許蟾宮把桂攀。

The official star falls in the place of seven killers, and thus the official cannot be held. The poem explains that a pure official star, once mixed with seven killers, becomes unruly in nature, like living among brambles, making it hard to maintain personal virtue; how could a person's heart not harbor regret as a gentleman? Alas, the ice is strong and the tigers and wolves are at the gate. "The killer cannot change into a killer when it is in the official's territory": the poem explains that those with many killers are stubborn and cunning, inclined to be fierce and fierce. Even if the official star, which represents a country of propriety and righteousness, is mixed in, can a piece of stubborn stone change so easily? Deep down, it remains the heart of a wolf. "Desiring wealth harms the seal and attains high rank, the seal's strength varies": the poem explains that when the seal is strong but the biased official is weak and cannot be used, one takes wealth to generate the killer to match the seal. How can this be called "desiring wealth harms the seal"? Therefore, the old saying "desiring wealth harms the seal" should be viewed according to the strength of the seal. Be careful, if the seal was already thin, and wealth is strong and harms the seal, then do not expect to win the moon palace's prize.

運比用財纏萬貫，比得資扶。詩釋：見財不用是何哉？財多旺甚日干衰。得遇比肩資扶處，白手猶能聚大財。運到旺鄉身反弱。詩釋：身弱拖根微有助，未從七煞未從財。假饒歲運扶身記，戰敵無成力反衰。財旺劫處禍猶輕。詩釋：偏正財多禍必多，日干無力奈如何。真逢比劫分將去，省得貧魔與病魔。

When one's fortune meets a fellow stem (比肩) and then can utilize wealth (财), they can accumulate vast riches, because the fellow stem helps strengthen the day stem. The poem explains, why can't one use wealth when it appears? It is because there is too much and too strong wealth, while the day stem is weak and unable to bear it; when the fellow stem comes to assist, even starting from nothing one can gather great wealth. "When the fortune reaches a prosperous place, the body becomes even weaker": the poem explains, when the body is weak and the root energy is weak, only receiving a little help, one cannot follow the seven deadly stars (七杀) nor the wealth stars (财星), thus being stuck between two extremes; even if the year or fortune supports the body, the strength is still insufficient to compete with enemies, leading to failure in conflict and further showing weakness. "When wealth is strong and the劫财 is present, the calamity is lighter": the poem explains, when both偏财 and正财 are abundant, calamities will certainly increase, but the day stem is unable to bear them; at this time, if the fellow stem or劫财 comes to share the burden, it actually reduces the纠缠 of poverty and illness.

財逢有傷，還忌陰謀之賊。詩釋：財無劫奪則無傷，支庫中間有暗藏。莫道小人不明露，豈知君子在高梁。殺無明制，當尋伏敵之兵。詩釋：並多七殺正相刑，明制無人慢自驚。沖出暗藏兵有用，馬陵樹下火燒林。貴人頭上戴財官，門充駟馬。詩釋：貴人互換得相成，上戴財官更顯明。進氣有根還有合，定從千里握兵刑。

The wealth star is injured, and one must also be cautious of hidden conspiracies by thieves. The poetic explanation says that wealth is only injured if劫财 comes to take it away; what is truly worrying is that the hidden treasure in the earth branches still contains劫财; do not think that small people who are not openly visible are harmless, for the virtuous may be resting on the beam, while someone is secretly watching below. "The killer has no clear control, so one should seek the hidden enemy's troops": the poetic explanation says that when seven killers appear and mutually harm each other, there is no clear controlling god in the column, and one can only be frightened in vain; at this time, the hidden food god and injurer in the earth branches are brought out, and this hidden army becomes useful, just like Sun Bin setting a trap under the big tree on the Ma Ling Road, and using fire as a signal to defeat the enemy all at once. "The nobleman wears wealth and officialdom on his head, the gate is filled with four horses": the poetic explanation says that the Tianyi Nobleman and the nobleman exchange positions and complement each other, and the wealth and officialdom are worn on top, making the pattern even clearer; the incoming god has a root and a combination, and must certainly possess a thousand miles of land, controlling the military power and the authority of punishment.

生旺宮中藏劫殺，勇奪三軍。詩釋：長生劫煞本非奇，生旺宮中卻正宜。舉鼎有為真足羨，每從邊塞拂旌旗。為跨馬以亡身。詩釋：歲運逢財日主貪，又無比刃與成行。格中若見如斯局，此命危亡立馬看。因得祿而避位。詩釋：官星失馬不為官，得馬登庸理自然。只恐此身行遇祿，解還金帶向林泉。

The long life and prosperity positions conceal jiesha, and those with such configurations possess courage and strength capable of seizing the general's position. The poetic explanation states that long life accompanied by jiesha is not particularly remarkable, but when it falls into a position of birth and prosperity, it becomes most suitable; such people can lift a cauldron with their strength, and their achievements are enviable, often commanding banners on the frontier. "To ride a horse and perish": the poetic explanation says that when the year or destiny meets wealth and the daily stem is greedy for wealth, and there are no siblings, yangren, or similar elements to support the self, if such a configuration appears in the chart, the fate of this person is doomed to danger, visible even from standing still. "Because of receiving a禄, one retreats from position": the poetic explanation states that if the official star loses its "horse" — which is the wealth star — it cannot become an official, and only through the wealth star generating it naturally can one attain officialdom; the fear is when this person encounters a禄 in their destiny, with siblings or rivals seizing the wealth, causing the official star to lose its nourishment, and thus they must remove their golden belt and retreat to the woods and springs.

印解兩賢之厄。詩釋：兩殺重來威制重，食神無奈見梟神。柱中有印能成化，丁火奚能害此身。財勾六國之爭。詩釋：比刃貪官圖利名，無財彼此自相寧。黃金一見成戰局，惹起燕齊魏趙爭。眾煞混行，一仁可化。詩釋：偏官疊見將何救，制殺無如化殺高。行去不勞重見食，疾之已甚禍相遭。

The印星 can resolve thepredicament caused by two virtuous forces clashing. The poem explains that when two seven杀s press down, their power is overwhelming, and normally one would use the food god to control them. However, if the food god meets the hawk god, it becomes a struggle. If the birth star is present in the column, it can transform the killing force into a nurturing energy, so how could the killing force of the丁 fire harm the body? "The wealth star triggers the conflict among six states": the poem explains that the peer and the Yangren both desire official positions and wealth. As long as there is no wealth in the column, they can coexist peacefully. But once the wealth star appears, like gold, conflict immediately arises, just like Yan, Qi, Wei, and Zhao fighting over interests. "When many evil forces are mixed, one benevolence can transform them": the poem explains that when the偏官 appears repeatedly, what can save the situation? Controlling the killing force is not as effective as transforming it. Transforming the killing force means using the birth star to bring the killing energy to nourish the body, using benevolence to tame violence. When traveling through different fortunes, there is no need to repeatedly see the food god to forcefully control it. Excessive attack may bring disaster.

一煞倡亂，獨力可擒。詩釋：一殺為妖應有限，不逢財印本為福。只消一食能歸我，何必干支制伏多。印居殺地，化之以德。詩釋：甲木逢申用煞神，縱然無火未傷身。中藏壬水生歸化，惟恐干支見土神。印居殺地，齊之以刑。詩釋：偏財偏官坐一宮，不能為福卻為凶。局中要解侵凌患，制伏還須用一沖。

There is only one seven killer emerging to cause chaos, and it can be captured with the strength of one person alone. The poetic explanation says that the power of a single killer is ultimately limited. As long as it does not meet wealth to generate it or is not combined with the official star, it can actually be a blessing. It is sufficient for one food god to be used to control it; there is no need for all the branches and stems to be arranged with controlling deities. "When the official is in the killer's position, it can be transformed by virtue": the poetic explanation says that for a day master of jia wood encountering shen, the geng metal in shen is the seven killer. Even if there is no bing or ding fire to control the killer in the column, it does not necessarily harm the body, because shen also contains ren water. The killer can generate the official, and the official can generate the body, thus naturally being resolved. The only fear is that if there is another wu or ji earth in the branches and stems to overcome the ren water. The next title still reads "The official is in the killer's position," but according to the meaning, it should be "The wealth is in the killer's position" due to a mistake. The poetic explanation says that the biased wealth and the biased official are in the same position. The wealth generates the killer, which attacks the body. Not only can it not be a blessing, but it becomes a calamity. To resolve this invasion, one needs to use a conflict to control it. The previous one uses virtue to transform, and this one uses punishment to correct, which are two methods of treatment.

兄弟破財財得用。詩釋：此法從虛邀祿馬，天干不動地支沖。但愁綰合併填實，用力艱難未有功。殺官斯主主須從。詩釋：只力豈能支旺煞，無根端的只相從。他行他運成家業，我運身強業反空。一馬在廄，人不敢逐。詩釋：一財得所不遮搓，天地明明眾所看。計取秋毫應不許，除非私向中探。

Brothers — that is, the same zhi and劫财 — although they may cause loss, the wealth is thus made useful. The poem explains that this method is to remotely invite the official and horse from the empty place; the heavenly stems remain still, relying on the earth branches' opposition to bring out the hidden official and wealth. One should be careful if there is a combination or if the empty position is filled by a real character, then all efforts would be in vain. "The killer official is the master, the master must follow": the poem explains that a single day stem cannot withstand a strong killer; if the day stem is entirely rootless, it can only submit to the killer's power and form a following pattern. When it comes to the years of strong killer and strong wealth, which belong to others, it can establish a family and career. But when it turns to the years that help strengthen the self, the following pattern is broken, and the family and career become empty. "A single horse is in the stable, people dare not chase it": the poem explains that a single wealth star is in its proper place, unobstructed and uncontested, clearly visible in the world, known by all. One cannot even attempt to take a bit of it, unless secretly taking it from behind.

一馬在野，人共逐之。詩釋：庫墓藏財財不露，有何疑忌有何妨。誰知比劫能為福，暗竊陰謀不敢當。財臨生劫庫破生宮，兼奉兩家宗祁。詩釋：局中財以神為家，財要根深印要華。若使破根財不立，螟蛉過繼定無差。身坐比肩成比局，當為幾度新郎。詩釋：我成我局必傷妻，比占妻宮總不宜。鴛帳豈能諧白髮，無如冷落自家知。

A heavenly stem representing wealth is exposed in the open, and everyone comes to chase it. The poetic explanation says that wealth is hidden in the four earthly branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, which are the burial places of wealth, and not exposed outside. What is there to be suspicious or harmful about? Who would have thought that a rival or a partner in wealth could sometimes bring fortune, but secret schemes that steal from behind are ultimately not seen by others. — According to this explanation and the previous one, the meanings are exactly reversed, so one must be careful when reading. "Wealth meets the birth and destruction of the branch in the burial place, and serves both families' ancestors": the poetic explanation says that within a single chart, wealth should be based on the god that generates me, and wealth must have deep roots, while the official (which represents the mother) must be flourishing. If the roots are broken and the wealth cannot stand, the day's ruler has nowhere to rely on, and must be adopted by another family, serving both families' ancestral rites, which is unavoidable. "The self sits with a rival, forming a rival structure, and becomes several new grooms": the poetic explanation says that if I myself form a rival structure, it will certainly harm the wife, as the rival occupies the wife's position, which is not suitable. In the marital bed, how can one remain together until old age? The coldness and loneliness are known only by oneself.

父母一離一合，須知印綬臨財。詩釋：正宗偏財同一所，悲歡離合豈能辭。印財生祿同鄉者，立業成家尚有之。夫妻隨娶隨傷，蓋為比肩伏馬。詩釋：比肩原伏妻財下，七煞藏身奪未成。乍見食神來制煞，鼓盆難免嘆壯生。子為子填，孤磋伯道。詩釋：欲求子位在生時，填食休囚恐沒兒。不解孤貧原有命，理怨天道忒無知。

The parents come together at times and part at others, which is due to the influence of the official star and the wealth star being in the same position. The poem explains that the true official and the biased wealth are crowded in the same place, and the wealth overcoming the official is like the child overcoming the mother, so joy and sorrow, union and separation are inevitable. If the official, wealth, and official's fortune are all in the same area and do not interfere with each other, then establishing a career and family still holds some hope. "Spouse is taken and then lost, because the same zodiac is hidden beneath the wife's wealth." The poem explains that the same zodiac is originally hidden beneath the wife's wealth, and the seven deadly stars are also hidden within. They intended to use the deadly stars to control the same zodiac but failed. Suddenly, the food star comes out to control the deadly stars, leaving the same zodiac uncontrolled, making the wife's position unstable. The grief of losing a wife, as described in the Zhuangzi story of beating the coffin and singing, is unavoidable in middle age. "The son is filled, yet remains childless, lamenting the lack of a son." Jin dynasty's Deng You, who took the name Bo Dao, abandoned his son to save his nephew during a time of chaos, and remained childless all his life. People lamented, "Heaven is without knowledge, making Deng Bo Dao childless." The poem explains that to seek a son, one must look at the birth time's position of the son. If the food star at the hour is filled and falls in a weak and confined position, one may not have a son. Those who do not understand that being childless is destined will only blame heaven for being unfeeling.

妻宮妻守，賢齊孟光。詩釋：妻宮妻守無相剋，五煞桃花未有緣。誰知謝安財堪比，相夫應各孟光賢。入庫傷宮，陰生陽死。詩釋：五陽歸庫無生氣，故有傷官入庫名。天地未嘗生意息，返魂猶在五陰生。幫身陽刃，喜合嫌沖。詩釋：柱逢羊刃本為凶，合煞成權最有功。破局喪身困憊甚，偏官忘合正官沖。

The wife's palace is guarded by the wife star itself, indicating a wife of virtue comparable to Meng Guang of the Eastern Han dynasty. The poem explains that when the wife's palace and wife star do not mutually control each other, and the chart does not contain the five evils, taohua, or other licentious influences, one might wonder if such a wealth star can be compared to the family tradition of Xie An. In such a case, the wife's respect for her husband is characterized by Meng Guang's modesty and respect. The phrase "入库伤宫，阴生阳死" means that when the five yang stems enter the storage, they lose their life qi, hence the term "injury from the warehouse." However, the vitality of heaven and earth never ceases; although yang dies, yin still lives, and the chance of revival lies with the five yin stems. "Helping the body with yang blade, preferring harmony and fearing conflict" refers to the yang blade being inherently凶, but when it harmonizes with the seven killers, it transforms into power, which is highly beneficial. However, once the structure is broken, one may suffer a fatal loss, becoming extremely exhausted and distressed. Therefore, the yang blade desires to harmonize with the biased official to gain power, and fears being attacked by the official.

權刃復行權刃，刀藥忘身。詩釋：偏官羊刃要均停，赫赫飛揚萬里名。用神更行權煞地，英雄難免喪刀兵。財官再遇財官，貪汙罷職。詩釋：祿無求進俸無餘，輕節清高幾不如。行到財官遇俸祿，貪汙歸去浪嗟吁。祿到長生原有印，清任加官。詩釋：官強印旺皆為貴，印旺官強用不齊。祿到長生官得地，九重雨露沐光來。

The two "power weapons" of Yangren and Qiansha are already in a proper configuration. If another power weapon appears in the fortune, it will lead to death by weapons or medicine. The poem explains that the偏官 (biased official) and Yangren must be equal in strength and evenly matched to achieve a grand reputation that reaches far and wide. If the useful god is further encountered in a place of power and authority, it will result in one-sided emphasis, and even heroes may perish by weapons. "When wealth and officialdom meet wealth and officialdom again, corruption and dismissal follow": the poem explains that originally, salary is limited and there is no desire for advancement; if one remains virtuous and upright, it is acceptable. However, if one's fortune leads to a place where wealth and officialdom are abundant, greed arises, and eventually one is dismissed from office due to corruption, ending in regret. "When the official's fortune reaches the place of growth, there is an official seal, and promotion follows": the poem explains that strong official power and a strong official seal are both signs of high status, but often these two cannot both be effectively used. If one's fortune reaches the place of growth, and the official star is properly positioned, then there will be the illumination of the imperial court's rain and dew, and one will be promoted further in a position of clear responsibility.

馬行帝旺舊無傷，官途進爵。詩釋：偏正之財用得輕，不逢妒合與傷刑。健馳帝旺臨官處，積白堆黃享大名。財旺身衰，逢生即死。詩釋：孤寒何意獲多財，正欲相求若自捱。忽遇有情生旺處，苟貪惹得喪身災。刃強殺薄，見煞生官。詩釋：健逢羊刃一財輕，意在生官不敢生。七殺俱來成配合，得蘇財困旺官星。茲法玄玄之妙，今頗習而成章。少助愚蒙，並明萬一。

When the wealth star reaches its peak of prosperity without being harmed, one can advance in officialdom. The poem explains that both the biased wealth and the proper wealth are not heavily used, and they do not meet with jealousy, harm, or punishment and clash. The wealth, in its strong and flourishing state, moves through the Prosperity and Officialdom positions, accumulating mountains of silver and gold, and enjoying great fame. "When wealth is strong but the body is weak, encountering something that brings life leads to death": the poem explains that a lonely and poor person has no intention of gaining much wealth, but when trying to seek it, it feels as if they are forcing themselves. Suddenly encountering a wealthy star that brings life and prosperity, they greedily pursue it, which instead brings about disaster. "Strong Yangren and weak killer star, encountering a killer star brings officialdom": the poem explains that when the body is strong and encounters Yangren and the wealth star is weak, one originally intends to use the wealth to generate officialdom to restrain Yangren. However, due to the weakness of wealth, they dare not generate officialdom. When the seven killer stars arrive together, combining with Yangren to form a pattern, the wealth then awakens from itspredicament and turns to generate and strengthen the officialdom star. The conclusion of the whole passage says: this method is extremely profound and mysterious. Now it has been thoroughly studied and compiled into a text, just to help the ignorant a little, explaining one part out of a hundred.

今夫立四柱而取五行，定一運而關十載。清濁純駁，萬有不齊，好惡是非，理難執一。是必先觀氣象規模，乃富貴貧窮之綱領畢具，次論用神出處，凡死生窮達之精微盡知。乃若一陽解凍。註釋：冬月水成冰凍，盛寒時也。至後則一陽發動，暖氣初生，有火得用，則雖堅冰寒凍，亦可解矣。

To determine the Five Phases through the four pillars, one must first establish the next major period of ten years, which relates to fortune and misfortune. A person's destiny may be clear or turbid, pure or mixed, with countless differences. What is favorable and what is unfavorable, right and wrong, cannot be rigidly fixed. Therefore, one must first examine the overall "climate" of the entire destiny chart; the general outline of wealth, poverty, nobility, and humility is already included. Then, one should discuss the origin of the "useful god." The subtle aspects of life and death, success and failure will be fully understood. This section aims to address this order: first distinguish the clarity and turbidity, the high and low of the overall destiny climate, and then focus on the selection of each individual god. For example, "one yang thaws the ice": the commentary says that in the winter month, water freezes into ice, which is the time of extreme cold; after the winter solstice, one yang begins to arise, and warm energy starts to appear. If there is fire in the destiny, even if it is frozen and cold, it can thaw the ice.

三伏生寒。註釋：夏已炎極，至後則一陰發生。三伏中暑深陰盛，為火退寒生之漸，所謂夏草遭霜也。陽亢不制，亢則害也。註釋：此象亢陽無制，更不包藏陰物。而運又行東南，則陽剛失中，而必至為害也。用此者孤貧兇暴。剛而能柔，吉之道也。註釋：此言五陽生於陰月，干支夾合陰柔之物，運道又行陰柔之鄉，乃為吉也，用此者縱然寒賤，終必榮華。

"The Three Heat Periods Bring Cold": The commentary explains that summer has become extremely hot, and after the Summer Solstice, a bit of yin begins to quietly emerge. During the Three Heat Periods, the heat is at its peak while yin gradually increases, marking the beginning of the retreat of fire and the emergence of cold, which is why even grass in summer may be frosted. "Excessive Yang Without Restraint, Excess Causes Harm": The commentary explains that this image refers to excessive yang that is not restrained, and if the pillar also lacks any yin elements, and if the person's fortune moves toward the Southeast, where yang is strong, yang will lose its balance and inevitably cause harm. People with such a destiny are lonely, poor, and have a fierce temper. "Strength With Flexibility Is the Way of Good Fortune": The commentary explains that this refers to five yang heavenly stems born in a yin month, with yin elements between the heavenly and earthly stems, and the fortune path also moving toward yin regions, which is auspicious. People with such a destiny may start from humble origins, but will eventually achieve honor and prosperity. It is evident that the difference in fortune does not lie in yin and yang themselves, but in their excess or balance.

柔弱偏枯，小人之象。註釋：此象不中之道也，四柱中但見陰柔，而不入格。干支又不包陽，則終於柔懦。用此者機心陰險，無所不至。剛健中正，君子之風。註釋：四柱中陽而藏陰，剛柔得中，不犯破克刑沖，用此者德行過人，忠直蓋世，故曰君子之風。過於寒薄，和暖處終難奮發。註釋：四柱純陽，生於十月絕五陰之根，日干又見寒弱，而無剛健之氣，縱遇和暖之，亦難發達。

"The image of weakness and deficiency, a sign of a petty person": the commentary says that this pattern does not follow the middle and upright path; in the four pillars, only yin softness is present without forming a structure, and there is not even a trace of yang energy between the heavenly stems and earthly branches. In the end, it leads to weakness and timidity. Those with such a destiny are cunning and sinister, capable of doing anything. "Strong and upright, the style of a gentleman": the commentary says that the four pillars are mainly yang, yet contain hidden yin energy; strength and softness are balanced, without any conflict, destruction, or clash. Those with such a destiny have outstanding virtue and integrity, hence called the style of a gentleman. "Too cold and thin, it is hard to rise even in warm conditions": the commentary says that the four pillars are entirely yang stems, yet born in the tenth month, the roots of the five yin stems are cut off. The day stem appears cold and weak, lacking strong and vigorous energy. Even if one encounters a warm and favorable environment in their destiny, it is difficult to achieve success.

過於燥烈，水激處反有凶災。註釋：四柱純火，生於夏至之前，火性炎烈，佳遇水激，不惟不能制，而反致害矣。用此者夭折孤貧。過於執實，事難顯豁。註釋：執實者，用一而不通也。假如用官無財，用印無殺，多合少成者，遇事終無顯達。過於清冷，思有淒涼。註釋：此言金水過於清寒，不遇和暖之運，平生獨食孤眠，生涯寂莫，人不堪期憂矣。

"The excessive heat and intensity may lead to misfortune and calamity": the commentary explains that if all four pillars are fire and the person is born before the summer solstice, the fire is extremely fierce. At this time, if water comes to counteract it, it cannot control the fire, but instead brings disaster. People with such a destiny may die young and live in poverty. "Being overly rigid and inflexible, things are difficult to achieve": the commentary explains that being rigid means clinging to one thing without knowing flexibility. For example, if the official star is used but there is no wealth to nourish it, or if the seal is used but there is no seven killer to nourish the seal, and the column has many combinations but few achievements, then in matters, one will never reach success. "Being overly cold and clear, thoughts are filled with melancholy": the commentary explains that this refers to a situation where gold and water are excessively cold and bleak, and the person's fortune does not meet warm and harmonious conditions. Throughout life, they live alone, sleep alone, and their life is lonely and isolated. The sorrow and bitterness are unbearable. These three points all emphasize the concept of "excess": the atmosphere should be harmonious and moderate. When it is biased to the extreme, it becomes a problem.

過於有情，志無遠達。註釋：局中之物，不可過於有情，若遇有情，則牽迷不能自脫，外衣所見矣，其志安能遠達哉！過於用力，成亦多難。註釋：凡注中得自然之妙為妙，若用力扶持，終為不美，其成就終必艱難矣。過於貴人，逢災自愈。註釋：八字中原多貴人，二德扶用財官，不有刑破，雖居顛沛之中，亦無妨矣。過於惡殺，遇福難亨。註釋：八字中原多惡殺，三刑六沖，又與財官反背，縱遇財官之地，將何享福之基。

"Too much affection, ambition cannot reach far": The commentary says that within a single chart, the heavenly stems and earthly branches should not be overly harmonious. If they are always combining and connecting, they will be entangled and confused, unable to extricate themselves, and their vision will remain limited to the immediate and superficial, how can their aspirations reach far? "Too much effort, success comes with much difficulty": The commentary says that true excellence in a birth chart comes from natural harmony. If one tries too hard to support and adjust, it will ultimately not be good. Even if success is achieved, it will certainly come with great difficulty. "Too much noble assistance, disaster leads to recovery": The commentary says that if a birth chart contains many noble people, and is also supported by Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue, and is not subjected to punishment or clash, then even if one is in a state of hardship and wandering, it will not be a problem. "Too much evil killer, encountering fortune is hard to enjoy": The commentary says that if a birth chart contains many evil killers, with three punishments and six clashes all present, and they are also contrary to wealth and official positions, then even if one's fortune reaches wealth and official positions, there will be nothing to serve as the foundation for enjoying happiness.

五行絕處，祿馬扶身。註釋：凡遇絕處，不可便指為凶。蓋凶處亦有福神相助，如木絕於申，申有壬水為印，庚戊為財官，皆我所用之物，不能傷身。四柱奇中，比肩分福。註釋：古以官為貴，以財為奇，局中得遇財官，乃為吉矣。如見比肩則無忌憚，爭官劫財，福無全美。陰陽固有剛柔。註釋：陽剛陰柔，天地之道也。此言剛柔之道，雖陰陽之中，抑且不能去者也。

"When the Five Phases are in their dead places, the horse and official (Lù Mǎ) support the body": The commentary explains that whenever a person encounters the dead place of the Five Phases, it should not be immediately judged as bad fortune. Even in bad places, there may be benevolent deities assisting. For example, wood is in its dead place in the hour of Shen, but within Shen there is hidden壬 water, which is the "seal" (Yìn), and also庚 metal and戊 earth, which are the "official" (Gān) and "wealth" (Cái). These are all useful elements to me and cannot harm the body. "In the four pillars, the same zodiac sign shares the fortune": The commentary explains that ancient people considered the official (Gān) as noble and wealth (Cái) as extraordinary; when the destiny chart contains wealth and official, it is considered auspicious. However, when the same zodiac sign appears, it dares to compete for the official and seize wealth, thus the fortune cannot be complete. "Yin and Yang inherently have hardness and softness": The commentary explains that Yang represents hardness and Yin represents softness, which is the way of heaven and earth. Here, the principle of hardness and softness, although contained within Yin and Yang, is something that cannot be removed at all—throughout the entire discussion of the clarity, turbidity, height, and depth of the atmosphere, it ultimately comes down to the distinction between hardness and softness.

干支豈無顛倒。註釋：顛之倒之，反覆之謂之，如干有壬癸甲乙丙丁，支有亥子丑之類是也。父無子而不獨。註釋：木以火為子息，四柱中如無丙丁巳午之位，則無子矣。若地支暗畜有火，亦不為無子矣。子有父而反孤。註釋：木以水為父母，若被損克，則不得其所。如甲乙日生於亥子之年月，值四季，水被土傷，所生之人失矣，豈不孤哉！

"Are the heavenly stems and earthly branches not reversed?" The commentary explains that "reversed" means the order is inverted. For example, the heavenly stems are arranged as Ren, Gui, Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, and the earthly branches are arranged as Hai, Zi, Chou, etc. When the sequence is out of order, it is considered reversed. "A father without a son is not alone." The commentary explains that wood takes fire as its offspring. If the four pillars do not contain Bing, Ding, Si, or Wu, it is considered as having no son. However, if the earthly branches contain hidden fire, it is not considered as having no son, so the father will not be alone. "A son with a father becomes lonely." The commentary explains that wood takes water as its parents. If the parents are harmed or restrained, they cannot be properly supported. For example, if Jia or Yi wood is born in the year or month of Hai or Zi, and the year or month also coincides with the seasons of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei when earth is strong, the water will be harmed by earth, and the god that nourishes me will be lost. Thus, the son will become lonely instead.

生尚可以再生。註釋：局中之物，原有長生，先被克損，歲運復遇生旺之地，身力復強，如再生也。死不可以復死。註釋：凡柱中之物，原值死絕之宮，復來歲運，再遇死地，不為更凶之論，蓋死無二也。即死亦非為鬼。註釋：木值春生，得時乃旺。柱中雖遇死絕之中，若運行生旺之鄉，亦不為之死也。逢生又不成人。註釋：木值秋生，失時乃弱。柱中雖遇生旺之官。若運行衰絕之一地，終不為之生地。

"Life can be renewed": The commentary says that the original substance in the chart has the qi of growth. It was first harmed by being overcome, but when it meets a place of growth and strength in the year or in the big cycle, its strength is restored, as if it were reborn. "Death cannot be repeated": The commentary says that the substance in the pillar originally sits in a dead or exhausted place. If it meets another dead place in the year or big cycle, it is not considered even worse, because death occurs only once, not twice. "Even if dead, it is not a ghost": The commentary says that wood born in spring is strong when it is in season; even though it is in a dead or exhausted place in the pillar, if it meets a place of growth and strength in the big cycle, it should not be considered as dead. "Meeting growth does not make it a person": The commentary says that wood born in autumn is weak when it is out of season; even though it meets a place of growth and strength in the pillar, if it meets a place of decline and exhaustion in the big cycle, it is still not considered as a place of growth. The discussion of life and death should be considered together with the monthly command and the sequence of time, and not based solely on the twelve cycles of a single character.

五行各得其所者，歸聚成福。註釋：凡五行不可虛名失位，俱要得令歸坦，方能為貴，若歸聚一局，妙不可言。一局皆失其垣者，流蕩無依。註解：凡日主用神，俱要著落之處。如四柱中不得通根有靠，又遇空亡死絕，則終無成立，必然飄蕩失所矣。大運折除成歲。註釋：大運者，八字之表裡也。取用乃度其淺深，成歲須知多寡是也。

"Those of the Five Phases each in their proper place will gather to form fortune": The commentary explains that the Five Phases should not merely exist in name but must be in their proper positions, each in its season and on its proper path, in order to achieve status; if they can gather into a complete configuration, it is even more remarkable. "When all are lost from their proper places, they drift without support": The commentary explains that the day master and the Useful God must have their proper positions; if in the four pillars they cannot root and find support, and encounter Kongwang or dead or dying positions, they will ultimately fail to stand firm, and certainly drift without a place to return. "The great destiny is reduced to a year": The commentary explains that the great destiny is the outer and inner of the birth chart; to select the Useful God, one must measure its depth, and to calculate the years, the three days are reduced to one year, and one must first calculate the number of days between the birth date and the solar term.

小運逆順由時。註釋：小運者，補大運之不足而立名也。古人以男起丙寅，女起壬申，以是定逐年禍福，鮮有不左。予嘗見一秘書，以為男女小運，皆由生時而行之，順逆亦以年定。六合有功，權尊六部。註釋：凡四柱中，有刑沖剋破，木為凶論，得神挽回有力者，即反為祥，其福高厚。

"The small yearly cycle follows the trend of the time": The commentary explains that the small yearly cycle is a separate term established to complement the major yearly cycle. According to old methods, for male fate calculations, the small yearly cycle always starts from Bingyin, and for female fate calculations, it always starts from Renshen, using it to determine the fortune and misfortune of each year, with very few errors. Zhang Nan once mentioned that he had seen a secret manuscript which proposed that both male and female small yearly cycles should start from the time of birth, and whether they proceed forward or backward should be determined by the yin and yang of the year's stem. He was arguing against the old method of using a fixed starting point. "Six Harmonies bring merit, and the authority surpasses six departments": The commentary explains that if there are punishments, conflicts, defeats, or destruction in the four pillars, they are usually considered ominous. However, if a deity appears to rescue the situation and has sufficient strength, it can turn into a blessing, resulting in great fortune and the ability to hold a high position in six departments.

三刑得用，威震邊疆。註釋：刑本不吉，得用者富貴聰明，無用者孤貧凶夭。何以為得用？三刑有氣，日主剛強。何以為無用？三刑無氣，日主衰弱。天地包藏神得用，豁達胸襟。註釋：如八字中不見亥申二字，得左右之神拱起二字，兼有貴氣，不落空亡，須當顯豁。風雨激烈貴無虧，發揚姓字。註釋：巳為風門，卯為雷門，八字中虛拱二位，更有貴人歲運，若逢沖起，必能發達。

"Three Punishments are effective, commanding authority at the borders": The commentary explains that punishment itself is not auspicious, but if it is used by a person who is wealthy and intelligent, it can be beneficial; if not used, it leads to poverty and misfortune. How is it considered effective? When the Three Punishments have strength and the day's ruler is strong. How is it considered ineffective? When the Three Punishments lack strength and the day's ruler is weak. Clearly, the fortune or misfortune does not lie in the punishment itself, but in whether the day's ruler can bear it. "Heaven and Earth conceal the divine, and the divine is effective, with a broad-minded spirit": The commentary explains that for example, if the original八字 does not contain the characters Hai (亥) and Shen (申)—Hai being the heavenly gate and Shen the earthly gate—but these are virtually formed by surrounding elements, and accompanied by noble qualities without falling into Kongwang, the spirit naturally becomes broad and open. "Storms and winds are intense, but nobility remains unimpaired, leading to fame": The commentary explains that Si (巳) is the wind gate, and Mao (卯) is the thunder gate. If these two are virtually present in the八字, and when the year or destiny meets a noble person, upon encountering a clash, it will be stimulated and lead to success and fame.

賊地成家，賊亂家亡身必喪。註釋：此法如歲月日中，有神爭合為妻，月支陷弱其中，欲出而不可得，故曰賊地。更得歲月之神自刑，無暇合我，得時支乘機與月支成合，是謂賊地成家。富貴不淺，大運去賊則安，再見賊亂，其家必亡而身喪矣。梁材就斷，木多金缺用難成。註釋：夫木本賴金斷以成器，若金被神留合，不能克其木，卻要木與金為鄰，就彼雕琢可也。若木盛金弱，則雖就金，亦不能斷而有用，木與金作合，彼此兩強，乃為貴論。

"The thief's land forms a family, the thief causes chaos and the family perishes, the body is inevitably lost": The commentary explains that this method refers to when there are other deities in the year, month, or day that compete for the conjunction with my wife star, and the wife star is trapped in the month's branch and cannot escape. Therefore, it is called "thief's land." If the deities of the year and month happen to self-punish, they cannot come to assist, and the hour's branch takes the opportunity to form a conjunction with the month's branch, rescuing the wife star. This is called "thief's land forms a family," indicating great wealth and honor. When the great destiny removes the thief, it becomes stable; but if the thief comes again, the family will perish and the body will be lost. "The beam is broken, with too much wood and insufficient metal, the use cannot be completed": The commentary explains that wood must rely on metal to be shaped into a tool. If the metal is held by other deities and cannot effectively control the wood, then the wood must be adjacent to the metal, so that it can be shaped by the metal. If there is too much wood and the metal is weak, even if the wood is close to the metal, it cannot be shaped and thus cannot become a beam. Only when the wood and metal are in conjunction and both sides are strong can it be considered valuable. The relationship between wood and metal is exactly the relationship between "material" and "worker," and if one is too strong or too weak, it cannot be made into an object.

純陽地戶包陰，兵權顯赫。註釋：八字純陽，本為偏黨，殊不知子寅辰午申戌，暗拱丑卯巳亥未酉之陰，二象相濟，則反全天地之正氣，發福菲小。獨虎天門帶木，臺閣清高。註釋：凡歲月得寅一位，卻要時帶天門，虎必朝天，甲日柱內更有卯未合局，木盛生風，風從於虎，豈不美哉！若刑沖剋破，不得印綬財官則無用矣。

"The land of pure yang embraces yin, and military power is prominent": The commentary says that if the eight characters are all yang, they tend to be biased toward one side. However, the six yang branches—zi, yin, chen, wu, shen, and xu—secretly flank the six yin branches—chou, mao, si, hai, wei, and you—thus balancing yin and yang, preserving the integrity of heaven and earth, and bringing great blessings. "A solitary tiger at the heavenly gate with wood, indicating high moral standing": The commentary says that if the year or month contains yin, which belongs to the tiger, and the hour branch also contains hai, the heavenly gate, then the tiger faces the heavenly gate. If the day stem is jia wood, and the column also contains mao, wei, and yin to form a wood trinity, the wood becomes strong and generates wind, and the wind follows the tiger, which is very favorable. However, if it suffers from punishment and clash, or if it does not match the official, wealth, or minister, it will be of no use.

學堂逢驛馬，山斗文章。註釋：凡身坐長生之位，皆為學堂，更得驛馬交馳，又得高大氣象。帶財煞貴人者，文章瀟灑出塵。日主坐咸池，江湖花酒。註釋：咸池，又名桃花煞，男女逢之，必然淫亂，多因花酒流落江湖。若見財官貴德同宮，反得標格清奇，富貴安享，大忌刑合，只喜空亡。福滿須防有禍。註釋：凡用印生身，乃為我之福也。運行比印旺地，生扶太過。福滿處豈無禍生，是以君子須知防也。

"The Xuetang meets the Post-horse, mountains and stars of literature": The commentary says that when the day master sits on the position of Growth, it is called "Xuetang." If it also receives the Post-horse, which signifies movement and travel, the aura becomes grand and lofty. If accompanied by wealth, officials, or noblemen, the literary style becomes refined and detached, and the reputation is as lofty as the great mountains and stars. "The day master sits on Xianchi, rivers and lakes of wine and flowers": The commentary says that Xianchi is also known as Taohua, a harmful star. When encountered by men or women, it inevitably leads to licentiousness, and they often fall into the world of wine and women. If wealth, officials, noblemen, and the monthly virtue and heavenly virtue are all in the same palace, they can instead produce a unique and refined style, enjoying wealth and security. It is most disliked when there are conflicts or combinations, but it is preferable when it falls into Kongwang. "Full of blessings, beware of calamity": The commentary says that using the seal to generate the day master is my own blessing. However, if the chart moves to a place where the same or similar elements are strong, the generation and support become excessive, and the place of full blessings will inevitably bring calamity. Therefore, gentlemen must know how to prevent it. This is still about the concept of "excess" in terms of aura: when full, it invites loss, and it is the same idea as the previous statements about "excess with noblemen."

凶多未必無禎。註釋：局中原多官煞，再行官煞歲運，其凶乃甚。歷盡艱難，後必有制身旺之運，否極泰來之象。馬頭帶箭，生於秦而死於楚。註釋：此言驛馬。在時日之下者，若見有刑沖，謂之帶箭，主人決定異國喪亡也。馬後加鞭，朝乎南而慕乎北。註釋：凡取用驛馬，順則年取其日時，逆則時用其日主，馬無提攔，則縱肆而不可遏，如後再加刑沖，馬必疾行，終無安頓之地，主人一生勞碌，奔競四方。若刑沖之神，遇有三合六合，則不為加鞭矣。

" 'Misfortune is frequent but not without auspicious signs' : The commentary explains that if the native's chart already has many official stars and killing stars, and then encounters official or killing stars in the year or month, the danger becomes even greater. However, after enduring hardships, there will inevitably come a period of fortune where the killing stars are restrained and the self is strong, which is the image of turning bad luck into good fortune. 'The horse's head is shot with an arrow, born in Qin but dying in Chu' : The commentary explains that this refers to the post-horse. If the post-horse is located below the day or hour stem, and if it is also subjected to punishment and clash, it is called 'carrying an arrow', indicating that the person will certainly die in a foreign land. 'The horse is urged on further, looking south but yearning north' : The commentary explains that when taking the post-horse as a useful element, the forward direction is taken from the year to the day and hour, while the reverse direction is taken from the hour to the day stem. If the horse is not restrained or blocked by something, it will run wild and be uncontrollable. If further punishment and clash are added, the horse will gallop rapidly, ultimately having no place to rest, and the person will live a life of constant toil and striving in all directions. If the punishing and clashing element is restrained by triple harmony or six harmony, it will not count as further urging. These two aspects of the post-horse, one indicating it being stopped but with injury, and the other indicating it being in motion without restraint, are not signs of a stable and secure life.

一將當關，群邪自服。註釋：將者，貴重之神也。關者，要緊之處也。邪者，妒我之物也。假於甲乙日生於金旺年月，皆來克我，得丙丁透出干上，制殺為權，而殺自服矣。眾凶克主，孤力難勝。註釋：此言殺重身輕，孤獨無助者，蓋無當關可救之神也。則不能勝所克矣，決主夭疾。脫此輩忌見此輩。註釋：此言如甲己化土，脫木氣而從妻家，若見甲乙寅卯未亥，皆我比肩，則有原旺之藉，豈無咎哉。

"One general at the gate, all evils submit": The commentary explains that "general" refers to a noble deity, "gate" refers to a critical position, and "evils" are things that envy and harm me. For example, if a day master of wood (such as Jia or Yi) is born in a year or month where metal is strong, all the metals will come to overcome me. However, if Bing or Ding appears in the heavenly stem, it will control the strong metal and establish authority, and all the strong metals will naturally become obedient. "Many evils overcome the ruler, single force cannot overcome": The commentary explains this refers to a situation where the strong evil forces are overwhelming and the ruler is weak and isolated. Because there is no noble deity to save at the critical position, the day master cannot overcome the things that overcome it, and this will inevitably lead to early death and many diseases. "This kind should avoid this kind": The commentary explains that for example, if Jia and Ji combine to form earth, the wood energy has already been transformed and submitted to the wife's side. At this time, if Jia, Yi, Yin, Mao, Wei, or Hai (which are all wood-related) appear again, the wood will regain its former strength and the transformation pattern will be broken, how can there be no misfortune?

化斯神喜見斯神。註釋：如乙庚化金，喜見金旺，而妻得依其夫。丁壬化木喜見木旺，而子得依其母之類是也。驛馬無韁，南北東西之客。註釋：無韁，馬無合也。東西南北，無所不至矣。若遇此，必主飄零。桃花帶殺，娼妓隸卒之徒。註釋：桃花日時相見是也。不惟忌刑合有情，尤忌五煞同處，凡遇此者，不知禮義廉恥之徒也。

"Transformed spirit delights in seeing the spirit": The commentary explains that for example, if Yi combines with Geng to transform into metal, it is favorable to see strong metal, just as a wife relies on her husband; if Ding combines with Ren to transform into wood, it is favorable to see strong wood, just as a son relies on his mother. This is the same principle. The previous statement said that after transformation, it is unfavorable to see the original elements, while this statement says that after transformation, it is favorable to see new elements. These two should be considered together. "Post-horse without reins, a traveler in all directions": The commentary explains that "without reins" means the post-horse is not bound by its matching element; it can go anywhere in the four directions, and a person with such a destiny is destined for a life of wandering. "Plum blossom with malevolent influences, people like courtesans, soldiers, and servants": The commentary explains that this refers to plum blossom appearing in the day or hour positions. It is not only disliked when it is in conflict or harmonious with other branches, but especially disliked when it is with the five evils; anyone with such a destiny is considered to lack morals and ethics.

母子有始終之靠。註釋：如戊日坐辰，生於申月，然土以金為子，金養於辰，少倚母而自強，老得子而有靠。夫妻得生死相依。註釋：如丙丁坐子月，用酉金。然火以金為妻。金生於子，適夫家以養其身。火至酉亡，賴妻家以活其命。雙眼無瞳，火土熬乾癸水。註釋：癸水在人屬腎，為一身之基，兩目之本。目關五行，惟瞳屬水，水涸腎虛，則瞳無所依。

"The mother and child have a beginning and end to rely on": The commentary says, for example, if the day master is Wu earth sitting on Chen and born in the month of Shen, earth takes metal as its child, and metal is nourished on Chen; in youth, one relies on the mother to be strong, and in old age, one relies on the son for support. "Spouse is bound by life and death": The commentary says, for example, if Bing and Ding fire are born in the month of Zi and take You metal as their useful element, fire takes metal as its wife; metal is born in Zi, like a woman marrying into her husband's family and being supported, while fire dies in You, and relies on the wife's family to continue its life. "Both eyes lack a pupil, fire and earth dry up the癸 water": The commentary says,癸 water in the human body belongs to the kidney, which is the foundation of the body and the origin of the eyes; although the eyes involve the five elements, the pupil alone belongs to water, and when water dries up, the kidney becomes weak, and the pupil loses its support.

大腸有病，丙丁克損庚金。註釋：庚屬大腸，宜臨水土，嫌者丙丁寅卯，得局無制。然庚金雖得托根，又被沖破，便有此疾。土行溼地而傾根，伯牛有恨。註釋：戊土屬脾，四柱中不有生旺通根之位，又加水浸金虛，運行溼地，歲見木克，因而有疾。火值炎天而得局，顏子無憂。註釋：火乃文明之象，生於九夏，三合寅午戌，用火愈發輝，少用木資其火，不宜見水拖根，遏火之炎。人生得此，樂道無憂。火行極處，多遇木生，反主夭貧，至不利也。

"The large intestine is afflicted by the conflict and damage of Bing and Ding, which weaken Geng metal": The commentary explains that Geng metal in the human body corresponds to the large intestine, which is suitable to be seated on water and earth, but it is forbidden for Bing and Ding, along with寅 and卯, to form a fire trinity without someone to restrain it. Even if Geng metal has a root to rely on, if that root is broken, it will lead to illness. "Soil flowing in wetlands and uprooting the foundation, Bo Niu has a grievance": Bo Niu, a disciple of Confucius named Ran Qingsheng, suffered from a severe illness and died. The commentary explains that Wu earth in the human body corresponds to the spleen, and if there is no place of birth and strength in the four pillars, and water is used to soak it, and metal is used to steal its energy, and when the destiny runs through wetlands, and the flowing year meets wood to overcome earth, illness results. "Fire reaching its peak in the scorching summer and forming a trinity, Yan Zi has no worries": The commentary explains that fire symbolizes civilization. If it is born in the height of summer, with寅, 午, and 戌 forming a trinity, the fire becomes even more brilliant. It is suitable to slightly use wood to assist the fire, but water should not be present to drag the fire's root or to suppress the fire's upward nature. A person with this condition can be like Yan Hui, content with poverty and devoted to the Way, without worries. However, if fire reaches its peak and is repeatedly assisted by wood, it leads to an early death and poverty, which is most unfavorable.

水泛木浮，死無棺槨。註釋：木從水泛，不遇土提防，更值死鄉沖並，是必墮崖落水，橫禍毒亡，多不為美。火炎土燥，主受孤單。註釋：土因火燥，萬物不生。初運南行，廢而無運，後來雖遇財官，不能為用，以致孤貧奔走，無家之命也。妻多力弱，花粉生涯。註釋：凡用財為妻，最要得位得時，日主更喜剛強，歲月有倚，陰陽各得其所，良配可知。若財多散亂，刑合不齊，日主孤柔，不能任用，必因其妻而獲利，以養其身也。

"Water floods and wood floats, dying without a coffin": The commentary says that wood drifts with the water, and there is no earth to build a dike to prevent the flood. If it meets a dead end and is attacked by a conflicting force, it will certainly fall from a cliff or drown, dying a violent death, and is likely to have a bad end. "Fire burns and earth dries, leading to loneliness": The commentary says that the earth is scorched and dried by the fire, so nothing can grow. In early years, the great destiny moves toward the southern fire land, leading to continuous wasteland and being as if there is no fortune. Even if later one meets wealth and official positions, they are unable to be used, leading to loneliness and poverty, becoming a person without a home. "Many wives but weak strength, leading a life of cosmetics": The commentary says that if the wife is taken as the wealth star, it is most important to have the right position and time. The day's main element prefers to be strong. If there is support in the year and month, yin and yang are in their proper places, then a good spouse can be known. If there is too much wealth that is scattered, with conflicts and combinations that are inconsistent, and the day's main element is weak and weak, unable to support the wealth, then one must live off the money earned by the wife, leading a life in the cosmetics business.

馬弱比多，形骸飄泊。註釋：凡遇財旺身強，生平安樂。若見財輕比重，終必飄泊江湖，逐財困苦，安享何能。性靈形寢，多因濁裡流清。註釋：凡八字，濁中流有一點孤清，則人雖樸陋，穎悟機謀異常，與眾回異也。貌俊心蒙，蓋是清中涵濁。註釋：此論用神清奇，特立中或有物來傷之，主其人外雖貌美，內無學識，皆迷酒色。凡遇凶神交會，善雖小而難成。吉耀並臨，惡雖多而亦化。道從理悟，神入心生。熟讀苦求，巨微判矣。

"The horse is weak and the rival is numerous, the form and body drift about": The commentary says that those whose wealth is strong and their body strong live a peaceful and happy life all their lives; but if the wealth is light and the rival is numerous, they will ultimately drift about in the world, troubled by the pursuit of profit, and how can they enjoy peace and comfort? "The spirit and form, often flow clear from the turbid": The commentary says that in an八字 that is mixed and turbid, if there is a little purity emerging, the person may have an ordinary appearance but is intelligent and has a different insight from ordinary people. "A handsome appearance but a dull mind, is because of purity containing turbidity": The commentary says this refers to the useful god originally being clear and unique, but something comes in to injure it, indicating that the person's appearance is beautiful but their mind is lacking in learning, and they are mostly addicted to wine and women. These two statements are the conclusion of the whole passage on the topic of clarity and turbidity: clarity with turbidity and turbidity with clarity, the difference in character is here. The conclusion of the whole passage says: whenever Inauspicious Spirit meet, even good things are difficult to achieve; when吉星 are together, even many bad things can be resolved. The principles should be understood from the moral principles, and the divine mechanism comes from the heart; by reading thoroughly and seeking diligently, the distinctions between big and small will naturally become clear.

《易》曰：“乾道成男，坤道成女。”陰陽剛柔，各有其體。故女命以柔為本，以剛為刑，以清為奇，以濁為賤。乾，陽也，坤，陰也。陰陽交則成人道。陽剛而陰柔，稟得乾道，則為男，稟得坤道，則為女，故男剛而女柔。陽有陽體，陰有陰體，且女命貴乎陰靜，最忌陽剛，貴乎清而賤乎濁也。

The Great Treatise of the Zhou Changes says: "The principle of Heaven gives rise to masculinity, and the principle of Earth gives rise to femininity." Yin and Yang, as well as strength and softness, each have their own nature. Therefore, a woman's destiny is based on softness and compliance, with strength being harmful, purity being rare and precious, and turbidity being lowly. Heaven is Yang, Earth is Yin; only when Yin and Yang interact is human nature formed. Yang is strong, Yin is soft; those who inherit the principle of Heaven become men, and those who inherit the principle of Earth become women. Therefore, men are strong and women are soft. Yang has its own nature, Yin has its own nature; for a woman's destiny, it is valuable to be soft and quiet, and most harmful is the exposure of Yang strength. It is valuable to have a clear and pure appearance, and turbidity is considered lowly. The title of this section, "Wei Jing," refers to the泾 and 渭 rivers, symbolizing the distinction between turbid and clear, and the clarification of right and wrong. What Zhang Nan is distinguishing is precisely the various incorrect views in old discussions about women's destinies, which fail to differentiate between clarity and turbidity and confuse right and wrong.

三奇得位，良人萬里封侯。三奇者，財官印，非乙丙丁也。女命以官星為夫，如甲生人見辛為官，即夫也。辛金長生於子，旺於申酉之地，以己土為財，得辰戌丑未之地，以癸水為印，得亥子丑之方，皆得其位，主其夫有貴，故曰萬里封侯。

"The Three Marvels in their proper positions, the husband will be granted a marquisate a thousand miles away": Here, the term "Three Marvels" refers to wealth, official rank, and the seal of authority, not the three marvels commonly discussed by diviners, which are the heavenly stems 乙, 丙, and 丁. In female fortune readings, the official star represents the husband. For example, if a day master of jia wood encounters xin metal, xin metal is considered the official star, and thus represents her husband. Xin metal is longed in zi, strong in shen and you; Xin metal takes ji soil as its wealth, which is found in chen, xu, chou, and wei; Xin metal takes kui water as its seal, which is found in the northern positions of hai, zi, and chou. When wealth, official rank, and the seal are all in their proper positions, it indicates that her husband will attain high status, hence the saying of being granted a marquisate a thousand miles away. Zhang Nan first clarifies this term.

二德歸垣，貴子九秋步月。二德者，天月二德也。天德貴人，正丁二坤，三壬四辛，五乾六甲，七癸八寅，九丙十乙，子巽丑庚之例。至月德貴人，寅午戌月在丙，申子辰月在壬，巳酉丑月在庚，亥卯未月在甲之例是也。女命帶之，當主生子登科。

"The two virtues return to their proper place, the noble son steps on the moon in autumn": the term "two virtues" refers to Tiande and Yuede. The formula for Tiande is: in the first month, it is at Ding; in the second month, at Kun (the position of Wei and Shen); in the third month, at Ren; in the fourth month, at Xin; in the fifth month, at Qian (the position of Xu and Hai); in the sixth month, at Wu; in the seventh month, at Ji; in the eighth month, at Yin; in the ninth month, at Bing; in the tenth month, at Yi; in the eleventh month, at Xun (the position of Chen and Si); in the twelfth month, at Geng. For Yuede, in the months of Yin-Wu-Xu, it is at Bing; in the months of Shen-Zi-Chen, it is at Ren; in the months of Si-You-Chou, it is at Geng; in the months of Hai-Mao-Wei, it is at Wu. If a woman's chart includes these two virtues and they are in their proper positions, it indicates that her son will achieve success in the imperial examinations. "Stepping on the moon in autumn" refers precisely to the honor of winning the autumn examination.

一官一貴，烏雲兩鬢擁金冠。女命只取官星一位，無官取七殺一位。七煞偏官也，貴人只取一位，毋得重見。重見即二夫也。亦要乘旺，祿馬暗合，主有此貴，貴人不宜重見，多者乃為貴重合多之論。

"One official and one nobleman, dark clouds surrounding the golden crown on the hair": For a female's destiny, only one official star is taken as the husband. If there is no official star, then one seven killer (biased official) is taken. The seven killer is also called a biased official. The nobleman is also taken as only one, and should not appear more than once; if it appears more than once, it is as if there are two husbands. This one official and one nobleman must be in a strong position, with the fortune and wealth secretly harmonizing, which indicates the presence of this noble status, allowing the hair to wear a golden crown. The nobleman should not appear more than once; if there are too many, it becomes "many noble combinations" — too many combinations lead to looseness and debauchery, and it is no longer considered noble.

四殺四空，皎月滿懷啼玉筋。女命忌煞多，並四柱空亡，主剋夫傷子，重疊再嫁，還主孤單，故云啼玉筋。玉筋者，淚痕也。冬月天寒極矣，啼哭淚已憂冰，如玉筋之狀，故云玉筋。

"Four killers and four voids, bright moon filled with weeping tear marks": For a woman's fate, too many seven killers is unfavorable, as is having the four pillars fall into Kongwang. When there are many killers and many voids, it indicates harm to husband and children, multiple marriages, and ultimately ending up alone, hence the saying "weeping tear marks." Tear marks refer to tear streaks. In the depth of winter, when it is extremely cold, tears cry out but do not fall, they freeze before they reach the ground, hanging like a pair of jade chopsticks on the cheeks, hence called tear marks. Full of bright moonlight yet weeping alone, this is precisely the scene.

官行官運，鏡破釵分。女人命中只取一位正官為夫，又行官星之運，則又遇一夫星也。豈不為二夫爭一妻也，必主分離之事。如甲以辛金為官，則為一夫矣。若又遇辛運酉之地，主有剋夫而再嫁之理。故云鏡破釵分也。

"Official star meets official fortune, mirror breaks and hairpin splits": A woman's destiny is supposed to have only one official star as her husband. If her fortune again meets the official star, it is as if she meets another husband, leading to a situation of two husbands competing for one wife, which inevitably results in separation. For example, if the day master is jia wood and the official star is xin metal, this represents one husband. If her fortune again meets xin metal or she reaches the strong land of you where xin metal is strong, it indicates the possibility of the husband being harmed and remarriage, hence the saying "mirror breaks and hairpin splits." Old sayings only mentioned that women's fortunes should favor the official star, but Zhang Nan clarifies that the official star should originally be present only once. If the official fortune comes again, what was once favorable becomes a disadvantage.

鏡破者，徐德言尚樂昌公主，因國亂分離，公主剖鏡，各執一半，其他日恐情緣未斷，再圖相會。樂昌公主果於越國公楊素處得之，德言約以貨鏡為期，公主得鏡悲泣，越公聞而知之，召德言還其妻。此為破鏡之故事。

The term "mirror broken" comes from the old story of reunion after a broken mirror: Xu Deyan of the Chen dynasty married the Lady Luochang, but when the country fell and chaos ensued, they were separated. The princess split a bronze mirror into two halves, and the couple each kept one, hoping that if their feelings were not yet severed, they could recognize each other through the mirror in the future. Later, Lady Luochang indeed ended up in the household of the marquis Yang Su of Yue. Xu Deyan then arranged to sell mirrors in the market with the intention of meeting her. When the princess saw half of the mirror, she wept bitterly. Yang Su heard of this and summoned Xu Deyan, eventually returning his wife to him. This is the story of the broken mirror. Zhang Nan refers to it to indicate that although a woman's fate may show signs of separation, it does not necessarily mean there is no chance of reunion.

財入財鄉，夫榮子貴。財者，命之源也。男命以財為妻，故謂之妻財。女人以財而事夫，則其夫榮矣。凡女人之命，有財得地，又行財運，而財更盛，定主其夫家富貴，生子亦貴。衣錦藏珍，官星有氣。官星者，女人之夫星也。五行中得生旺無沖者，主其夫亦榮貴，故身衣錦繡而藏珍寶者有之。堆黃積白，財庫無傷。黃與白者，金與銀也。凡人有財豐厚者，必得財庫以藏之。以辰戌丑未為四庫，既藏財物倉庫。恐有傷之，傷之則財散矣，又豈能保其長富乎？

"The wealth enters the wealth land, husband prosperous and son esteemed": Wealth is the source of a person's destiny. For a man's fortune, wealth represents his wife, hence called "wife wealth"; for a woman's fortune, wealth is used to serve her husband. If wealth is strong and present in the birth chart, and the person's fortune later moves to the wealth land, the wealth becomes even more powerful, which inevitably leads to the husband's family becoming wealthy and the son being esteemed. "Wearing silk and hiding treasures, the official star is strong": The official star is the husband's star for a woman. If the official star is born and thriving without being clashed or controlled, it indicates that the husband will be prosperous and wealthy, hence there are people who wear silk and hide treasures. "Piling up yellow and accumulating white, the wealth warehouse is undamaged": Yellow and white refer to gold and silver. Those who have abundant wealth must have a warehouse to store it. The four earthy branches, Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, are the warehouses for storing wealth. They are most feared to be clashed or damaged. Once damaged, wealth disperses, and how can long-term wealth be maintained? These three points together show that a woman's prosperity or decline depends entirely on whether wealth and official star are strong and not damaged.

大抵官多不榮，財多不富。女命官多者，則夫多矣，豈得為榮哉？且如男子眾多，與一女共處一室，如柳巷花街之流，安得有榮？而且有辱其身者也。但凡女命官多者，取其一官為主，以去留舒配之義斷之，只得其安樂，不得其榮華。財多者以事他人，自己亦不能富矣。且女命隨其夫之貴賤，委身於人，豈由自身者乎？

In general, for a woman's fortune, having many officials (官) does not bring honor, and having much wealth (财) does not bring prosperity. Having many officials means having many husbands, how can there be honor? For example, if many men live with one woman in the same room, that is like being in a brothel, how can there be honor, instead it brings disgrace. For a woman's chart with many officials, one should take one official as the main focus, and judge according to the principles of retention and removal. Even then, she can only achieve peace and comfort, not honor. As for having much wealth, wealth is used to serve others, so she herself cannot become prosperous. Moreover, a woman's fortune depends on her husband's status, she is dependent on someone else, and cannot decide for herself. This is exactly where Zhang Nan pointed out the bias in the old saying that "a woman's chart favors wealth and officials."

用正印而逢梟，蘭階夜冷。正印者，生我之母也。如甲人以癸水為正印，又逢壬水為偏印。偏印，即嫋神也。梟者東方不仁之鳥，長成則食其母，故曰梟，女命以正印為用，又逢梟印，未免有侵凌之禍，主其人有蘭階夜冷之淒涼矣。

"The use of the official seal while encountering the枭神 results in a cold and lonely night on the lan steps": The official seal is the mother who nourishes me. For example, if the day master is Jia Wood, then Gui Water is the official seal. If another Ren Water appears, it is the偏印. The偏印 is also called the Owl Spirit; the枭 is a bird from the east that is unkind, and when it grows up, it eats its own mother, hence the name枭. For a woman's fortune, the official seal is usually considered auspicious, but if the Owl Spirit appears to compete, it may lead to troubles and humiliation. This indicates that the person experiences a lonely and bleak environment, with a cold and desolate night on the lan steps. Although both are印stars, the official seal nourishes me while the Owl Spirit competes with me. The difference is only one character, but the fortune is entirely opposite.

用梟神而遇印，玉樹春榮。梟神不仁之辰，正印慈善之辰，雖惡人得善人正之為惡亦反福矣。凡女命以梟為用，遇正印則為吉助，如玉樹臨於春風中矣。金清水冷，日鎖鸞臺。金生冬月之間，水且寒矣。且金為水母，金洩氣過多，而水又冷，則為骨肉無情之論。女命遭此，故曰日鎖鸞臺。

"Using the枭神 with the印, the jade tree blooms in spring": The Owl Spirit is an unkind deity, while the正印 is a benevolent deity. When an evil person is corrected by a good person, the evil can turn into good fortune. For a woman's destiny, if the枭神 is used as a key element and the正印 comes to assist, it is favorable, just like a jade tree flourishing in the spring breeze. This statement contrasts with the previous one: using the印 as the key element most fears the枭 coming to take it away, but using the枭 as the key element actually welcomes the印 to correct it. "Gold water is cold, the sun locks the phoenix terrace": Gold is born in the month of winter, and water is already cold; gold is also the mother of water. If gold loses too much vitality, the water becomes even colder, creating a relationship between mother and child that is cold and unfeeling. For a woman's destiny encountering such a pattern, she is said to be locked daily on the phoenix terrace, lonely and alone.

土燥火炎，夜寒衾帳。土生夏月，火已盛矣。且土賴火生，火愈盛而土亦愈燥，正謂子枯母盛之論。女命遇此，亦主孤單為無依之命。群陰群陽，清燈自守。五行天之中，干地支俱見陰者，謂之群陰，俱見陽者，謂之群陽，似無相濟之理，陰陽不得為配，男無妻而女無夫，其理然也。

"Earth is dry and fire is fierce, with cold nights and cold bedding": Earth is born in summer, and fire has already become too strong; Earth originally relies on fire to be generated, but when fire becomes even stronger, the Earth becomes drier. This is exactly what is meant by the child being withered while the mother is strong. For a woman's destiny encountering such a pattern, it also indicates loneliness and a life without support, with cold nights and cold bedding. "A gathering of yin and a gathering of yang, alone with a clear lamp": Among the Five Phases, if all the heavenly stems and earthly branches are yin, it is called "a gathering of yin"; if all are yang, it is called "a gathering of yang". If it is purely yin or purely yang, there is no principle of mutual assistance, and yin and yang cannot form a pair. Thus, men have no wives and women have no husbands, which is the natural way of things, leaving them to live alone with a clear lamp.

重官重印，綠鬢孤眠。女命只喜一官一印，則為一夫。若重見則為重夫，必主剋夫。雖少年且有孤眠獨宿之意，假使有不克夫者，亦主遠別離隔，經年未得歡合，縱榮貴亦難免此。田園廣置，食神得位不逢官。食神者，女命以之為子。子星得位，則可以養母。食神主衣祿豐厚，女命甲生者，以丙為食，甲能生丙，以丙為子，子既得祿，未有不養其母者也。甲見辛為官，且辛與丙合，使其子而戀其妻，則忘其母之謂，故云不逢官可矣。

"Heavy official and heavy imprint, green hair alone sleeps": For a woman's destiny, it is favorable to have only one official and one imprint, which signifies one husband. If official and imprint appear repeatedly, it becomes multiple husbands, inevitably leading to the husband's demise. Even in youth, there will be periods of solitude and separation. Even if fortunate enough not to harm the husband, it still indicates long separation, with many years passing without reunion and joy. Even if enjoying wealth and honor, this aspect cannot be avoided. "Extensive farmland, food god in position without encountering official": For a woman's destiny, the food god represents children. If the child star is in a favorable position, it can support the mother. The food god itself signifies abundant clothing and food, hence the mention of extensive farmland. For example, if the day master is Jia wood, then Bing fire is the food god. Jia can generate Bing, so Bing represents her son. If the son has a good position, it is natural for him to support his mother. However, if Jia meets Xin metal as official, and Xin combines with Bing, it is like the son loving his wife and forgetting his mother. The food god is combined away, leaving the mother unsupported. Therefore, it is better not to meet the official star.

粟帛盈餘，印綬逢時還遇煞。用印者，雖有煞方顯，女命甲生，以癸水為印，庚金為殺，印賴殺生，遇之則顯。男主權貴，女主富厚。故云粟帛盈餘。傷官不見官星，猶為貞潔。女以官為夫，最忌傷夫之人。凡女人甲生者，以辛為正夫，以丁火為傷官，取火克金之故，若無癸水以制之，則夫受傷。但用傷官者，四柱不見官星，無官星則傷官無所可傷，反為貞潔之婦。且傷官為我生之子女，只喜傷盡，更有財助，則為福矣。

"Grain and silk abound, seal and ribbon meet the time but also encounter a harmful influence": For those who take the seal (印) as their main element, they need the seven killing stars (七杀) to highlight the effectiveness of the seal. For example, if the day master is jia wood, taking the癸 water as the seal and the庚 metal as the seven killing stars, the seal is supported by the seven killing stars, and when the seven killing stars appear, the seal becomes prominent. This combination indicates authority for male destiny and wealth for female destiny, hence the phrase "grain and silk abound." "Damage official does not meet the official star, still remains chaste": For women, the official (官) represents the husband, and it is most undesirable to have a damaging element that harms the husband in the chart. For example, if the day master is jia wood, taking the辛 metal as the proper husband and the丁 fire as the damaging official, since fire can overcome metal, if there is no癸 water to restrain the丁 fire, the husband will suffer. However, if the damaging official is taken as the main element and the chart entirely lacks the official star, there is no official to be harmed, so the damaging official cannot cause harm and instead becomes a symbol of chastity. Moreover, the damaging official represents one's children, so it is preferable for the official to harm cleanly, and if there is also wealth star to guide and transform, it turns into good fortune. The old saying claims that any female with a damaging official is of low status, but Zhang Nan clarifies that the damaging official causes trouble only when there is an official to harm; if there is no official to harm, it instead signifies chastity.

無食多逢印綬，反作刑傷。凡女人之命，取食神為子，如無食神，則無子星。殊不知無子則無以為養，多遇印綬，則損子矣。故云反作刑傷。窮梟見食，坐產花枯。甲木以壬水為梟，以丙為食，是壬克丙之故，俗云梟神能奪人之食。女人以食為子，故以坐產喻之然也。

"Without food, many encounters with official stars result in punishment and injury": A woman's destiny considers the food star as her child. If there is no food star in the pillar, there is no child star. Knowing that without a child there is no one to support her, and if there are many official stars that overcome the food star, this is further damaging the child, so it results in punishment and injury. "When the evil star meets the food, the flower withers at the time of childbirth": For jia wood, ren water is the evil star and bing fire is the food star. Ren water overcomes bing fire, and it is commonly said that the evil star can take away one's food. For a woman, the food star represents her child, and if the food is taken by the evil star, it is like the flower branch withering at the time of childbirth, so the term "sitting at childbirth" is used as a metaphor.

惡煞混官，臨春葉落。惡煞，七煞也。女以正官為夫，偏官為偏夫，豈宜見之。若無正官，即以七殺為正夫。若有正夫，最忌見之。如婦人有二夫，一善一惡，混同一室，豈不反傷其身乎？故曰臨春葉落。

"Evil spirit confuses the official," meaning the seven杀 (seven killing star). For a woman's fate, the proper official (正官) represents the proper husband, and the biased official (偏官) represents a secondary husband. It is not supposed to appear. If the original chart does not have the proper official, then the seven killing star can temporarily take its place. However, once there is already a proper husband, it is most unfavorable to see the seven killing star again. It is like a woman having two husbands, one good and one evil, living together in the same room, which would only harm herself. This is like when spring comes, the leaves fall first."

遠合勾情，背夫尋主。沖官破食，棄子從人。女命若三合六合，又有驛馬交情，桃花臨水，干帶雙鴛，支逢四殺，皆主與人私通。有官遇沖，有食遇破，夫子即被沖破，豈有不從他人者乎？

"Far harmony and entanglement, turning away from husband to seek a master; conflicting official stars and breaking food stars, abandoning children to follow others": For a woman's fate, if the triple harmony and six harmony are continuously connected in the pillars, and there is also post-horse movement indicating communication, with taohua appearing in the water position, and heavenly stems carrying paired harmonious deities, but the earth branches meet four Inauspicious Sha, it indicates private relations with others. If official stars are met with conflict and food stars are met with destruction, the foundations of husband and children are broken, so how could one not rely on others.

財衰印絕，幼出娘門。婦人之命，以財衰無以事夫，以印絕出身微賤，豈得以福氣論之。身旺運強，早刑夫主。婦人不宜身旺剛健，貴乎身弱沈靜。若身旺又行身旺之運，必主刑夫。

"Financial decline and absence of official support, leaving the woman to leave her mother's home at a young age": A woman's fate, if her financial strength is weak, means she lacks resources to serve her husband, and if her official support is absent, she comes from a humble background and must leave her mother's home at a young age, how can she ever have good fortune? "Strong body and strong fortune, leading to early conflict with husband": A woman should not be strong and vigorous; it is better for her to be weak and calm. If she is already strong, and her fortune leads her to places that further strengthen her vitality, the official star (representing husband) is restrained and the husband's star loses its position, which inevitably leads to early conflict with her husband.

五煞簪花，日夜迎賓送客。五煞，謂咸池紅豔劫殺破耗之類。又見桃花殺，謂之簪花。凡女命帶亡劫咸池，切不可合焉，貴人亦然，必主外貌尊重，內意嬌淫，心好酒色，如庚申己丑丁亥壬寅是也。

"The Five Evils Adorned with Flowers, Welcoming and Sending Guests Day and Night": The Five Evils refer to Inauspicious Spirit such as Xianchi, Hongyan, Jiesha, and Pehuo; if Taohua Sha is also present, it is called "Zhanhua." Any female fate that carries Wangshen, Jiesha, or Xianchi should never combine with another branch; even those with Nobleman are the same. Once they combine, it indicates that although the appearance seems dignified and steady, the inner nature is flirtatious and licentious, with a fondness for alcohol and lust. For example, the fate of Gengshen, Jichou, Dinghai, and Rennyin is like this. The entire passage discusses female fates, and ultimately returns to the opening statement: gentleness and clarity are esteemed, while harshness and turbidity are despised.

三刑帶鬼，始終克子傷夫。三刑者，寅刑巳，巳刑申，申刑寅，丑刑戌，戌刑未，未刑丑，子刑卯，卯刑子，辰午酉亥自刑之類。如帶三刑，又帶鬼者，主刑夫克子之造。楊妃貌美，祿傍桃花。桃花煞，一名咸池殺，此殺主人清秀美貌，如寅午戌生人見卯是，巳酉丑生人見午是，申子辰生人見酉是，亥卯未生人見子是也。殊不知桃花煞，年月帶之為園中之花，與官星合祿主貴，堪為良婦。若時上帶之，謂之牆外桃花，任人攀折，反為下賤。所以桃化會祿合官星者，以楊妃比之。

A woman's four pillars, if they contain the "Three Punishments" and also the "Ghost" (a killing star that harms the self), will result in continuous harm to her children and damage to her husband throughout her life. The "Three Punishments" consist of the groups: Yin punishing Si, Si punishing Shen, and Shen punishing Yin; Chou punishing Xu, Xu punishing Wei, and Wei punishing Chou; and Zi punishing Mao, and Mao punishing Zi. In addition, the self-punishing branches are Chen, Wu, You, and Hai. If a woman's four pillars contain both the "Three Punishments" and the "Ghost," it indicates a destiny of punishing her husband and harming her children. During the Tang Dynasty, Yang Guifei was exceptionally beautiful, but this was because her "Lush" (a favorable position) was adjacent to "Taohua" (Flower). The "Taohua" is also known as "Xianchi" (Salty Pool). Those with this evil star tend to have a refined and beautiful appearance. Those born in the years of Yin-Wu-Xu see Mao as Taohua, those born in the years of Si-You-Chou see Wu as Taohua, those born in the years of Shen-Zi-Chen see You as Taohua, and those born in the years of Hai-Mao-Wei see Zi as Taohua. However, the position of Taohua matters. If Taohua appears in the year pillar or the month pillar, it is like a flower in the garden. If it combines with the "official star" and meets the "Lush," it indicates a noble and virtuous wife. But if it appears in the hour pillar, it is called "Taohua outside the wall," which means it is easily picked by passersby, leading to a lower status. Therefore, only those with Taohua combined with Lush and official star can be compared to Yang Guifei.

謝女才高，身任詞館。女人之命，帶詞館，主有才學，五行旺處，即為詞館。或生坐於詞館之上，如木生人，得庚寅為正。華蓋臨官，情通僧道。華蓋星其形如寶蓋之狀，此星主孤。有官有印者，遇之為翰苑之尊，華蓋逢空，宜為僧道。女人命犯華蓋，則與僧道同流，故曰情通僧道。

Jin dynasty's Xie Daoyun was exceptionally talented because her fate placed her in the "Ciguan" position. For women, having the Ciguan star in their destiny indicates literary talent and scholarly knowledge. The term "Ciguan" refers to the position where the Five Phases are most vigorous, or when the day's stem sits exactly on Ciguan, such as a wood destiny person with the Gengyin pillar. If a person's destiny includes the "Huagai" star and it is in the Officialdom position, their nature becomes similar to that of monks and Taoists. The Huagai star resembles the imperial canopy on a royal carriage, and this star signifies solitude. Those who originally have "official star" and "seal ribbon" in their destiny and encounter Huagai, may end up in prestigious positions like the Hanlin Academy. If Huagai falls on Kongwang, it is suitable for becoming a monk or Taoist. Women who have Huagai in their destiny are considered to be of the same category as monks and Taoists, hence the saying "affection connects with monks and Taoists."

孤辰坐印，身作尼姑。孤辰寡宿，男女忌見。女人有此，亦主為師尼之類，不然亦且孤寡，身太旺尤忌。訣曰：“寅卯辰人怕巳丑，巳午未人怕申辰。申酉戌人嫌丑未，亥子丑人寅戌嗔。”胞胎常墮，食旺身衰。胞胎者，受胎之月也。若身衰而逢食神生旺，則主有墮胎之患。食者，子也。所以子旺而母衰，其理然也。

The star "Guchen" sitting on top of the official star indicates that the person is likely to become a nun. Both male and female destinies are unfavorable if they encounter the stars "Guchen" and "Gusu." For women, having these stars in their fate suggests they may become monks or nuns; even if they do not become monks or nuns, they will ultimately be lonely and have few companions. This is especially unfavorable when the day ruler is very strong. There is a mnemonic saying: those born in the years of Yin, Mao, and Chen should avoid seeing the years of Si and Chou; those born in the years of Si, Wu, and Wei should avoid seeing the years of Shen and Chen; those born in the years of Shen, You, and Xu should avoid seeing the years of Chou and Wei; and those born in the years of Hai, Zi, and Chou should avoid seeing the years of Yin and Xu. Frequent miscarriages or abortions are often due to the "food god" being strong while the day ruler is weak. The term "胞胎" refers to the month in which conception occurs. If the day ruler is weak but the food god is strong, it indicates a risk of miscarriage. In a woman's fate, the food god represents children; when the children's energy is too strong and the mother's energy is too weak, the mother's body cannot withstand it, which is the reason for this.

鸞風頻分，官輕比重。如甲生人，又重見一二甲，則弟妹眾多。且夫主無力，使比肩爭奪，定奪其夫，則有分離之義，謂之官輕比重。姐妹剛強，乃作填房之婦。姐妹者，甲見乙、乙見甲之類。四柱重見之，入乘旺相，主其女不得洞房花燭之歡，當為填房續娶之婦。或為二婚側室之命也。

A wife and husband often part like the phoenix and the lark, due to the light "official star" and the heavy "twin brother." For example, if the day master is Jia wood, and there are one or two more Jia characters in the four pillars, it indicates many sisters and brothers. At the same time, the husband's star is weak and is competed for by these twin brothers, so the husband is eventually taken away, leading to the image of separation. This is called a light official star and a heavy twin brother. If the sister's star is strong, she is likely to become a concubine.the so-called sisters refer to those of opposite yin and yang, such as Jia meeting Yi or Yi meeting Jia. If these appear repeatedly in the four pillars and are in a prosperous and strong state, it indicates that the woman will not enjoy the happiness of her first marriage, but instead will have to marry again or become a secondary wife.

財官死絕，當招過繼之兒。財堪養命，夫賴終身，二者死絕，則無以延年。且官死絕，不能生子，必過繼他人之子，以續宗枝可也。苟不承繼，則絕嗣而無所望。如甲生人，以辛為官，以己為財，辛死於己，己絕於子是也。餘者並同此例。

The terms "wealth" and "official star" both fall in the dead and extinct positions, indicating that the person will need to adopt a son. Wealth can sustain life, and the official star represents the husband for life. If both are in the dead and extinct positions, there will be no way to continue the lineage. Moreover, if the official star is in the dead and extinct position, it will not be able to produce a son, and one must adopt a child from another family to continue the family line. If one refuses to adopt, the family will eventually become extinct with no hope of continuation. For example, for someone born under the day stem of Jia Wood, the official star is Xin Metal and the wealth star is Ji Earth. Xin Metal is in the dead position at Si, and Ji Earth is in the extinct position at Zi, which is exactly this situation. Other day stems follow the same pattern.

官臨財地必榮夫，身入敗鄉須克子。官者，女人之夫星也。官行財鄉，財為祿也，官之遇祿，豈不榮乎？財者男子以之為妻，妻即財也。女人以之事夫，財旺則夫亦盛。故以榮夫喻之。例如五行至敗絕之地，主克子而孤，且甲木生於亥，而敗於子，子為甲之沐浴，如人初生臨水而浴，故為險地，是取克子之義然矣。

The official star reaching the wealth territory will surely bring honor to the husband; if the day's ruler falls into a declining place, it is inevitable to have children suffering misfortune. The official star is the husband's star for a woman. When the official star reaches the wealth territory, wealth becomes the salary of the official, so how could the official not become prosperous? In a man's fate, wealth represents the wife, and the wife is the wealth; in a woman's fate, wealth represents something used to serve the husband. When wealth is strong, the husband also becomes prosperous, hence the term "honor the husband." Conversely, when the five elements reach a declining or extinct place, it indicates misfortune for children and loneliness. For example, the birth of jia wood is in the亥 (Hai) position, and its declining place is in the子 (Zi) position. The Zi position is the "bathing" for jia wood, like a newborn baby being washed immediately after birth, which is extremely dangerous, and this is precisely the meaning of causing misfortune for children.

殺梟破祿連根，墮冰肌於水火。如甲生人以庚為殺，以壬為梟，且甲之祿被殺梟破之，則身被害，主有水火之厄。比劫遭刑喪局，掩玉骨於塵沙。比劫者，兄弟姐妹之類。在人命中主有爭端，如又遭刑，為禍非輕，正謂之劫財羊刃是也。婦人遇此妒害相戕，如人家兄弟多者，有財則爭，無財則禍，更加刑殺，則亡身害命。

The "Seven Killers" and "Sovereign" destroy the person's fortune at its root, causing calamity from fire and water. For example, for someone born under the Jia wood stem, the庚 metal is the Seven Killer and the壬 water is the Sovereign. The Jia wood's fortune lies in the寅, which is destroyed by both the Seven Killer and the Sovereign. This leads to disaster, such as drowning or burning. If the "Companions" and "Robber Wealth" also suffer from punishment and clash or form a Triple Harmony, the jade-like bones will be buried in dust and sand. The Companions and Robber Wealth represent siblings and peers, and in a birth chart, they indicate disputes and conflicts. If they also encounter punishment, the misfortune becomes more severe, which is referred to as "Robber Wealth" and "Yangren." A woman encountering this pattern will have her peers jealous and harming each other, like brothers who fight over wealth when they have money or cause trouble when they don't. Adding punishment and killing further leads to serious consequences, even death.

交馳逢驛馬，母氏荒涼。女命貴乎恬靜，最忌驛馬。《格解》云馬是扶身之本，馬即財也。祿為養命之源，祿即官也。無非財官交互相見之理。男命喜有之，女人以財事夫，莫非得妻家之財，以事夫也。豈不為損母氏之財物，故曰母氏荒涼。

The Post-horse indicates movement and travel. When it is active, the mother's family will decline and become desolate. For a woman's fortune, tranquility is most valuable, and she should most avoid the turmoil of the Post-horse. The "Grasp of Explanation" says that the horse is the fundamental support for oneself; the horse represents wealth. The official position is the source of sustenance and vitality; the official position represents authority. In the end, it is simply about the mutual relationship between wealth and authority. Men favor this, but women use their wealth to serve their husbands. This is like moving the wealth of their mother's family to support their husband's family. Therefore, the mother's family suffers a loss, which is why it is said "the mother's family becomes desolate."

差錯對孤神，夫家零落。陽差陰錯者，止有十二日，丙子、丁丑、戊寅、辛卯，、壬辰、癸巳、丙午、丁未、戊申、辛酉、壬戌、癸亥。陽日為陽差，陰日為陰錯，女子逢之，公姑寡合，妯娌不足。日月時兩重，或三重犯之極驗，只日家犯之尤重。婦人犯之，故主夫家零落。

The combination of "Yang Cha" and "Yin Cuo" with "Gu Shen" indicates that the husband's family will decline. "Yang Cha" and "Yin Cuo" occur on twelve specific days: Bingzi, Dingchou, Wuyin, Xinmao, Renchen, Guisi, Bingwu, Dingwei, Wushen, Xinyou, Renxu, and Guihai. Days with Yang heavenly stems are called "Yang Cha," and days with Yin heavenly stems are called "Yin Cuo." If a woman is born on these days, she will have difficulty getting along with her in-laws and her sisters-in-law. If two or even three of these elements appear in the day, month, and hour, the prediction is extremely accurate. If only the day pillar is affected, the impact is the most significant. Since it is the woman who is affected, it leads to the decline of the husband's family.

五馬六財，窮敗比肩之地。馬即財也。甲子生人，以己為財，自甲至己乃六，為財之母，倘比肩兄弟多者，則劫而分之，故曰窮敗，女人無財以事夫，亦可謂窮矣。八官七殺，分離刑害之鄉。甲子生人，以庚午為殺，辛未為官。自甲子至庚午為七殺，辛未為八官。七殺為偏夫，八官為正夫，倘遇三刑六害，或夫死或夫離，此之謂也。

The phrase "Five Horses and Six Wealth" indicates poverty and decline when it falls in the position of the same type of heavenly stem. A horse represents wealth. For someone born in the Jiazi year, Ji soil is considered wealth. Counting from Jia to Ji, it is the sixth position, which is the source of wealth. If there are too many similar heavenly stems, such as the same type of heavenly stem, they will seize and divide this wealth, leading to poverty and decline. A woman without wealth to support her husband is also considered poor. The phrase "Eight Officials and Seven Killers" indicates separation between husband and wife when it falls in the position of punishment and harm. For someone born in the Jiazi year, Gengwu is considered the seven killer, and Xinwei is considered the eight official. Counting from Jiazi to Gengwu is the seventh position, hence called seven killer; counting to Xinwei is the eighth position, hence called eight official. The seven killer represents a concubine, and the eight official represents the main husband. If they encounter three punishments and six harms, either the husband dies or the couple separates, which is what this refers to.

刑空官煞，幾臨嫁而罷濃妝。既以官煞為夫星，當要旺相，不受剋制，正謂夫貴則妻榮。倘若官星落空，殺星被刑，二者俱不得力，已受凶人所制，自己安能獲福哉？謂臨嫁而罷濃妝者幾希。

The official star and seven killing stars are both punished and fall into Kongwang, often leading to the removal of heavy makeup just before marriage. Since the official and killing stars are used as the husband's star, they should be prosperous and strong, not controlled by others. It is said that when the husband is prominent and powerful, the wife can also share in the glory. If the official star falls into Kongwang and the killing star is punished, both are ineffective and controlled by evil spirits, how can one still gain happiness? It is said that one is about to get married but removes the makeup, such a situation is not far away.

沖剋印財，縱得家難成厚福。財者可以養命，印者可以生身，二者人以之獲福，假令沖剋不能見用，固不可以為福。縱然成家，亦無安享之榮。女人之命，以財事夫，既被沖剋，難以安福斷之。

The "印" and "财" are both clashing and controlled, so even if one gets married, it is difficult to enjoy great fortune. Wealth can sustain life, and "印" can support the body; people rely on these two things to gain blessings. If they are clashing or controlled and cannot be used, naturally they cannot bring about good fortune. Even if one can establish a family and career, it is hard to enjoy stability and prosperity. A woman's fate is to use wealth to serve her husband; if the wealth is clashing and controlled, then it is not appropriate to judge her fortune based on enjoying comfort and happiness.

不若藏財不露，明殺無傷。命中有財，貴乎藏而不露，則露者人人得而奪之，藏之者，始而安穩，終而豐厚。殺露者有何傷？書云：財藏則豐厚，官露則清高，其斯之謂歟。殺重印行財，多財遇印。印與財本相剋。克者，假使甲以癸為印，以己為財，甲以己為妻，且財多亦為喜。但恐有印，則財破之，重印行財稍可，多財遇印，則謂貪財壞印，若有劫財乃可。

It is better to keep wealth hidden rather than make it obvious. A clearly visible seven killer (seven杀) is actually not harmful. If one's destiny includes wealth, it is valuable to keep it concealed; if it appears in the heavenly stems, everyone will compete for it, but if it is hidden in the earthly branches, it starts off stable and eventually becomes abundant. As for the seven killer being clearly visible, what harm could it do? The book says, "If wealth is hidden, it becomes abundant; if officials are revealed, they become noble," which refers exactly to this. For those with a strong seven killer, it is suitable to have a seal (印), and for those with a strong seal, it is suitable to go through a wealth path (财运). However, if there is too much wealth and it meets the seal, it becomes problematic. The seal and wealth naturally counteract each other: for example, Jia wood takes癸water as its seal and 己earth as its wealth. Jia wood also takes 己earth as its wife. Having a lot of wealth is generally good, but if the destiny already has a strong seal, too much wealth will damage the seal. If there is a strong seal and one goes through a wealth path, it is still acceptable; but if there is too much wealth and it meets the seal, it is called "greed for wealth ruining the seal." Unless there is another劫财 to share some of the wealth, it would not be good.

四敗非家人之有幸，四沖豈良婦而無嫌。此等皆女人所忌者。水聚旺鄉，花街之女。水之性就下，而不能返也。又至旺鄉，且有汪洋之勢，故女人之性似之者，何也。謂從其夫而不能由己，且婦人之質，若水之柔且清，賦性然也。若與金會合，則欲從其類，若花街之女也。

The four evil branches of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are all present, which is not auspicious for a woman who manages a household; the four conflicting branches of Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai are all seen, and even a virtuous woman may still attract suspicion. These are all considered inauspicious for a woman's fate. If water gathers in a prosperous place, she is likely to become a woman of the pleasure quarters. Water naturally flows downward and does not turn back; when it reaches a prosperous place, it has the tendency to flood widely. Why is it compared to a woman's nature? Because once a woman marries, she follows her husband and cannot act independently; a woman's nature is inherently soft and clear, like water. However, once water combines with metal, which generates water, the water will be eager to flow toward its own kind, and thus becomes a woman of the pleasure quarters.

金成秀麗，桃洞之仙。金之質極美，故以婦人喻之。女命金生得西方之秀氣，加柔火以成質，並無瑕玷，非仙而何。四生馳四馬，背井離鄉。寅申巳亥者，四生之局也。又為馬所馳之地，女人之命，最忌驛馬，帶之者，主有遠行出嫁離鄉。

Gold achieves a beautiful and refined quality, just like the fairies in the peach blossom cave. The beauty of gold is so remarkable that it is used to compare with women. A woman's destiny belongs to metal and gains the elegance of the west, and with a bit more gentle fire to refine her body, she becomes flawless throughout. What is she if not a fairy? The four birth positions of the Five Phases, namely寅, 申, 巳, and 亥, are also the places where the four horses run. Therefore, one is destined to leave home. The four horses, or驿马, are the places where the Five Phases are born. Women's destinies are most unfavorable when they encounter The Post-horse, as it often leads to marriage far away from home and leaving their homeland.

三合帶三刑，傷夫敗業。婦人最忌有合，若與官星合，乃正夫相合為妙。又若有二三合，則為相妒，且為眾人之妻，又帶三刑，則骨肉相戕，並損六親，故曰傷夫敗業，理必然矣。暗殺逢刑，槁砧不善。殺，亦為夫也，且暗有刑傷，主其夫不善，且為惡人乎。明官跨馬，夫主增榮。官星喜露，露者謂之明官，又逢祿馬，主其夫出仕馳名。黃金滿嬴，一財得所。如甲木生人，用己土為財。又得辰戌丑未之地，乃財星得地也。其婦主有富貴，為相夫益子之造也。

In a Triple Harmony Formation, if it is also accompanied by the Three Punishments, it will harm the husband and ruin the family. Women should be most cautious about having many harmonies in their fate; if they only harmonize with the official star, that means harmonizing with the official husband, which is actually a good thing. However, if there are two or three harmonies, it leads to mutual jealousy and rivalry, as if being the wife of many men. If the Three Punishments are also present, there will be mutual harm among family members, and all six relations will be damaged. Therefore, it is said to harm the husband and ruin the family, which is naturally the case. If hidden killing in the earth branch meets with punishment, the husband will certainly be bad. The seven killers can also be considered as the husband's star; if they are hidden with injuries, it indicates the husband has bad character, and may even be a cruel person—'gǎo zhēn' is an ancient term for husband. If the official star is revealed and rides the post-horse, the husband will certainly gain honor. The official star prefers to appear in the heavenly stem; when it appears in the heavenly stem, it is called 'ming guan'. If it meets with the禄 and the horse, it indicates the husband will hold an official position and gain widespread fame. Gold fills the house, only because one wealth star is grounded. For example, a person born in the year of Jia Wood uses Ji Earth as the wealth star, and if it meets with the earth's strong positions such as Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, the wealth star is grounded. Such a woman is destined for wealth and prosperity, and her fate is beneficial to her husband and children.

紅顏失配，兩貴無家。貴人，天乙貴人也，凡女命不宜多見。經云貴眾合多，定是師尼娼婢。凡一官者，亦為一貴，若重見者主剋夫，且如人無家者，不得地之謂也，所以主少年而失配也。

A woman with a red face loses her spouse because her destiny includes two noblemen but they have no place to settle. Here, the nobleman refers to the Tianyi Nobleman, and for a woman's destiny, it is not advisable to have many noblemen. The scriptures say that if there are many noblemen and many harmonies, it is likely to be a nun, a Buddhist nun, a courtesan, or a servant. For every official star, it counts as one nobleman; if the nobleman appears repeatedly, it actually indicates a tendency to harm the husband. The term 'no home' means that the nobleman does not fall into a strong position and has nowhere to go, so it indicates losing the spouse at a young age.

先比後財，自貧至富。四柱中，先有比肩，然後行財運，謂之為先比後財。若四柱原有財有比，不為先比而後財，乃是財源被劫，則不為美也。此以行運逢財，方是此斷。沖官合食，靠子刑夫。官者，女人之夫也，食者，女人之子。官被沖，主其夫不得力，食神帶合，其子得濟，所以靠子而終身。死絕胞胎，花枯寂寂。胞胎者，受氣之月也。如逢死絕，主一生寂寞，至老而孤苦也。

First seeing the same zodiac sign (比肩) and then encountering wealth (财), one can change from poverty to wealth. In the four pillars, if there is first the same zodiac sign and then the big year (大运) reaches the wealth position, this is called "first same zodiac sign then wealth" (先比后财). If the four pillars already have both wealth and same zodiac sign together, then it is not "first same zodiac sign then wealth," but rather the wealth source is immediately robbed, which is not good. This rule only applies when the big year meets the wealth position. If the official star (官星) is conflicting and the food god (食神) is combined, one will rely on the son all their life but will harm the husband. The official star represents the husband for a woman, and the food god represents the children. If the official star is conflicting, it indicates the husband is not helpful; if the food god is combined, it indicates the children are successful, so the person will live their whole life relying on their son. If the month of conception (胞胎) falls in a dead or absolute position, it is like a flower withering and being cold and lonely. The term "conception" refers to the month when the fetus is formed; if it meets a dead or absolute position, it indicates a lonely life, and old age will be lonely and without support.

長生根本，瓜瓞綿綿。五行得長生之位，女人多俊雅，且有子孫綿遠，謂之瓜瓞綿綿。根本者，木生亥，火生寅，金生巳，水土生申，故曰根本也。合貴合才，珠盈金屋。合貴者，官星夫星得合也。只合其一官為貴，非合貴人也。合財者，財神也。女人以財事夫，男子以財為妻。故喜合之，主有珠盈金屋。

The place of growth is the foundation of destiny. If one attains it, descendants will be as numerous and continuous as the melon vines. When the Five Phases are in their place of growth, women are often graceful and refined, and their descendants will last for a long time, which is called "melon vines stretching continuously." The term "foundation" refers to the fact that wood is born in Hai, fire in Yin, metal in Si, and water and earth in Shen. Therefore, these are called foundations. When the nobleman and wealth are harmonized, treasures will fill the golden house. "Harmonizing the nobleman" means that the official star and husband star are in harmony—only harmonizing with one official star is considered noble, not necessarily harmonizing with Tianyi Nobleman. "Harmonizing wealth" means harmonizing with the wealth god. Women use wealth to serve their husbands, and men regard wealth as their wife, so both like to harmonize with it, indicating that the house will be filled with jewels and treasures.

破財破食，衾冷蘭房。女命最喜者，財與食而已，財以事夫，食以養老，假使破之，將何為生，遇此者甘受淒冷，故曰衾冷蘭房。呂后名馳天下，只緣陰並陽剛。女人之命，以純陰為柔則為貴福。兼併陽剛者，乃奪夫之權，多能多為，未免有陰邪之刑。故以呂后例之。

When a woman's fortune is ruined in terms of wealth and food god, the bedclothes in the chamber become cold. A woman's fortune is most valued by wealth and food god: wealth is used to serve her husband, and food god is used for supporting him in old age and sending him off at the end of life. If both are destroyed, how can she live? Those with such a fate can only accept the coldness, hence the saying "cold quilt in the chamber." Empress Lu of the Han dynasty was famous throughout the world, only because her purely yin destiny included yang energy. A woman's fate is considered valuable and fortunate when it is purely yin and gentle. If yin includes yang energy, it will take away her husband's authority, making her talented in many areas and always standing out, which inevitably brings about sinister and perverse punishments, hence using Empress Lu as an example.

綠珠身墮樓前，蓋是梟沖煞位。命有用梟者，為事多不仁，婦人不宜有之，殺者女人亦忌之。何況又逢梟而沖之，綠珠之命，未嘗有之。以此譬喻之言，學者宜詳審之。秋水通源，剔眸立節。此言壬癸生於秋月，又兼有亥子水之源者。況秋金旺而又生水，水性清，金性剛。又以眼喻秋水，故云剔眸，有節之操。

In the Jin Dynasty, the woman named Lü Zhu died by jumping from a building, precisely because the Owl Spirit in her fate clashed with the七杀 position. Those whose fate is based on Owl Spirit tend to act unkindly, and it is especially unsuitable for women to have this; seven killers are also something to be avoided in a woman's fate, and when枭神 clashes with seven killers, two evils combine. The actual birth chart of Lü Zhu may not be exactly like this, but this is just an example for understanding. Scholars should carefully consider this, rather than take it literally. If壬 and癸 water are born in autumn and there is a connection to the water source, their eyes are clear and bright, like the clear autumn water, capable of maintaining chastity. This refers to when the day ruler is壬 or癸 and is born in autumn, with additional support from亥 and子, which are sources of water. Moreover, in autumn, metal is strong and metal generates water, so the water is clear and the metal is hard. Comparing the eyes to autumn water implies 'cleansing the eyes,' which symbolizes having integrity and moral principles.

冬金坐局，斷臂流芳。金生於冬月，又得巳酉丑局，此金之從類。夫金之性主義，有剛果毅然之立。男子稟之有威武之權，女人稟之有堅貞之節。此謂冬金者，則為金白水清，且水冷而金寒，故云斷臂流芳，其理然矣。

A piece of metal born in winter, when it is seated upon a metal formation, can display a fierce and resolute nature, capable of cutting off an arm yet leaving a lasting legacy. Metal born in the month of winter, and further supported by the triple harmony of Si, You, and Chou, represents metal returning to its original kind. The nature of metal is associated with 'righteousness', embodying a character of strength, decisiveness, and independent resolve. A man endowed with this metal possesses authority and power, while a woman endowed with it exhibits steadfast virtue. The metal referred to here is the image of white metal and clear water, where the water is cold and the metal is also cold and pure. Thus, it is said 'to cut off an arm and leave a lasting legacy', and this is the reasoning behind it.

姐妹同宮，未適而先有恨。姐妹者，比劫也。如甲生，重見甲乙之類。如甲寅乙卯之日月，謂之同宮。恐有爭妒之意，故未適而先有恨。命財有氣，配夫到老無憂。命，謂本命也。財，謂財帛也。二者有生旺之氣，可以榮身，可以助夫，豈不謂之到老而無憂也。是以榮枯貴賤，所造淵源，務要投明博學，領受真傳。若夫理誤時差，雖先賢不自知矣。

Sisters' stars are in the same palace, and before they marry, they already have resentment. Sisters are considered to be the same as the "benevolent companion" and "wealth thief." For example, if the day stem is Jia wood and it sees another Jia or Yi wood, this is considered as having the same kind of elements. If the day pillar is Jiayin and the month pillar is Yimao, they are connected together, which is called "same palace." When similar elements gather, there is inevitably competition and jealousy, so they have hatred before marriage. If the native's destiny and the wealth star are both strong, then marrying a husband will lead to a peaceful old age. "Destiny" refers to the native's day stem, and "wealth" refers to wealth. If both are strong and prosperous, they can bring honor to oneself and help the husband, so how can it not be peaceful in old age? Therefore, the prosperity, decline, nobility, and humility of a person all originate from this. One must necessarily seek a wise teacher, widely study, and personally receive true transmission. If the principles are wrong or the time is miscalculated, even the wise men of past generations cannot realize their own mistakes.

夫生日為主者，行君之令，法運四時，陰陽剛柔之情，內外否泰之道。以生日為主者，以所生之日干為主。譬之人臣也，行君之令者 即主行月令，提綱所起之運也，言君者，即本命年庚也。如本命甲子，年即是歲君。正月生，月令建丙寅。男命則運順行丁卯戊辰，故謂以日為主者，蓋以其為如人臣，主行歲君所建之月令，為命運也。法運四時者，法者，理也。運者，行運也。四時者，春夏秋冬也。子平之理，如運行寅卯辰，則屬春，行巳午未，則屬夏之類是也。

The method of divining a person's fate based on the day of birth is like a minister carrying out the orders of the sovereign. It follows the natural order through the four seasons, distinguishing the nature of yin and yang, and examining the principles of internal blockage and external smoothness. The phrase "taking the day of birth as the main factor" means taking the heavenly stem of the day of birth as the main element. It is like a minister: "carrying out the sovereign's orders" refers to following the monthly command, which is the great destiny determined by the stem and branch of the month. Here, the "sovereign" refers to the stem and branch of the year pillar of the birth. For example, if the birth stem and branch is Jiazi, then this year is called the "year sovereign." If one is born in the first lunar month, the monthly command is Bingyin; for a male, the big destiny will proceed in the order of Dingmao, Wuchen. Therefore, taking the day stem as the main factor is because the day stem is like a minister, responsible for carrying out the monthly command established by the year sovereign, thus determining one's fate. The phrase "the method of the four seasons" refers to "method" as the natural order, "movement" as the progression of destiny, and "four seasons" as spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The principle of Zi Ping's method is that when the big destiny moves through寅,卯, and辰, it belongs to spring; when it moves through巳,午, and未, it belongs to summer, and so on in the same manner.

陰陽剛柔之情者，蓋甲丙戊庚壬為陽，乙丁己辛癸為陰，陽之性情則剛，陰之性情則柔也。內外否泰之道者，蓋十二支中所藏人元，謂之內，十干露出謂之外。否者塞也。泰者，通也。若八字中，天干陰陽，剛柔配合有情，地之提綱所藏人元用神或財或官或印，行生旺胎養運。則吉而向泰，行死墓絕運，則凶而向否。

"The sentiment of yin and yang and strength and flexibility" refers to the fact that Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, and Ren belong to yang, while Yi, Ding, Ji, Xin, and Gui belong to yin; yang heavenly stems have a nature that is strong and vigorous, while yin heavenly stems have a nature that is gentle and compliant. "The way of internal and external blockage and smoothness" refers to the fact that the "person origin" hidden within the twelve earthly branches is called internal, while the ten heavenly stems that are revealed externally are called external; "blockage" means obstruction, and "smoothness" means通畅. If the combination of yin and yang and strength and flexibility in the heavenly stems in the birth chart is harmonious, and the person origin hidden in the monthly stem of the birth chart, which serves as the useful god—whether it is wealth, officialdom, or education—enters a period of growth, prosperity, fetal stage, or nurturing, then it will be auspicious and tend toward smoothness; conversely, if it enters a period of death, tomb, or decline, then it will be inauspicious and tend toward obstruction.

進退相傾。賦云：將來者進，成功者退，蓋春木夏火秋金冬水，與夫四季之土，其氣進也。或用之為財官，斯美矣。若春水土夏金秋木冬火，其氣休囚，謂之退矣。或用為財官，未善也。又用神行運值旺相則吉。行死絕休囚則凶。此進則彼退，彼進則此退，入此則出彼，出彼則入此，互相傾逐如此。

The Five Phases have a cycle of advancement and retreat, and they contend with each other. An old commentary says: the qi that is about to arrive is called "advance," and the qi that has already matured is called "retreat." The wood of spring, fire of summer, metal of autumn, and water of winter, as well as the earth of the fourth, sixth, eighth, and tenth months, are all in the phase of advancement. Using these as wealth or official positions is favorable. Conversely, water and earth in spring, metal in summer, wood in autumn, and fire in winter are in a state of weakness and confinement, called "retreat," and using them as wealth or official positions is not as good. Furthermore, when the useful god encounters a prosperous and strong phase, it is auspicious; but when it reaches death, extinction, or weakness, it is inauspicious. One phase advancing means the other retreats, and one phase advancing means the other retreats. This advancement and retreat alternate, with each phase entering and exiting in turn, and they contend with each other in this way.

動靜相伐。八字或甲日干，有辛字為官，又露庚字為煞，斯謂之動。動，擾動也，即庚逢丙擾之意。若有物以制其殺，或合其殺，而無丁字以傷其官，斯謂之靜。靜。安靜也。地支有沖刑破害，亦謂之動，否則靜也。行運亦有生剋制化，宜向宜背者，是即八字動靜相伐之謂也。舊說乾為天，能動不能靜。支為地，能靜不能動。甲乃天之首，子乃地之首，終於亥。甲傳與子。周流不息，循環十二支，一動一靜，一陰一陽，相代用之。

Heavenly stems and earthly branches are in constant interaction of movement and stillness. For example, if the day stem is Jia wood, and there is Xin metal in the heavenly stem as the official star, and also Geng metal appearing in the heavens as the seven killer, this is called 'movement'. Movement refers to disturbance, just as Geng metal is disturbed by Bing fire. If there is another element that controls the seven killer or harmonizes with it, and there is no Ding fire to harm the official star, this is called 'stillness', which means calmness. If there are conflicts, punishments, destruction, or harm in the earthly branches, it is considered movement; if there are none, it is stillness. The same applies to the big years, which also involve generation, control, restriction, and transformation, with some elements to be faced and others to be avoided. This is the meaning of the interaction between movement and stillness in the eight characters. The old saying holds that heavenly stems belong to heaven, thus they can move but not be still; earthly branches belong to earth, thus they can be still but not move. Jia is the first heavenly stem, and Zi is the first earthly branch. They continue in sequence up to Hai, and Jia passes to Zi, circulating endlessly through the twelve earthly branches. Movement and stillness, yin and yang, alternate in use.

取固享出入之緩急。固，滯塞也，亨，通達也。八字日主贏弱，四柱財官七殺乘旺，或印綬被傷財破，此等乃滯塞之造。日主健旺，而值財官印綬，無少傷克，或煞有制，此等乃通達之造。出者，脫也。入者，交也。運順行如出戌入亥，逆行如出亥入戌之類。或有值宜向之運，於早年而達之迅速者。亦有或值宜向之運，於晚年而達之遲緩者，至於固滯之運，亦有早暮不一，學者須識取之。

To determine whether a birth chart is obstructed or smooth, and how quickly or slowly the big years (dàyùn) bring change, "固" indicates obstruction, and "亨" indicates smoothness. If the day stem is weak, and the wealth, official star, or seven killers in the four pillars are all strong, or if the nourishing star is harmed or broken by wealth, such a birth chart is obstructed. If the day stem is strong and meets wealth, official star, or nourishing star without any harm or conflict, or if the seven killers are controlled, such a birth chart is smooth. "出" means leaving, and "入" means entering: when the big years proceed in the normal order, it is like leaving the戌 year and entering the亥 year; when they proceed in reverse, it is like leaving the亥 year and entering the戌 year. Some people encounter good years early in life and quickly achieve success, while others encounter the same good years but only achieve success later in life. As for obstructed years, they also vary in timing, and cannot be generalized. Scholars must distinguish clearly.

求濟復散斂之巨微。濟，功名之成也。復，功名反覆不就也。散，財之破也。斂，財之積也。功名之濟復，財帛之散斂，雖有大小多寡之不同，皆命運所主。若八字原有官，行官運則發官。原有財，行財運則發財，原有災，行災運則發災。學者須搜求之。雖然亦要識其地方山川風氣，平日所產人物可如，方得大小高下之理。古云生江南則為橘，生江北則為枳。正此之謂也。

One must also investigate the success or failure of official rank, the dispersal or accumulation of wealth, and the extent of these matters. "Ji" signifies the achievement of official rank, "Fu" indicates the reversal of official rank and failure, "San" represents the loss of wealth, and "Lian" denotes the accumulation of wealth. The success or failure of official rank and the dispersal or accumulation of wealth, although varying in degree, are all governed by destiny and fortune. If one's original八字 contains official stars, then traveling on an official path will bring official success; if one's original八字 contains wealth stars, then traveling on a wealth path will bring wealth. If one's original chart carries misfortune, then encountering misfortune will result in disaster. Scholars must carefully examine and seek these matters. Although this is the case, one must also understand the local mountains and rivers, the terrain, and the typical people of the region, in order to determine the size and level of the overall pattern. The ancients said that the same tree grows as a jujube in the south of the Yangtze River but becomes a citrus in the north, illustrating exactly this principle.

釋之曰：法有三要，以乾為天，以支為地。支中所藏者為人元，分四柱以年為根，月為苗，日為花，時為實。又釋：四柱之中，以年為祖上，則知世代宗派盛衰之理：月為父母，則知親蔭名利有無之類；以曰為己身，推其干，搜用八字，為內外生克取舍之源。干弱則求氣旺之藉，有餘以補不足之法。

The method of divining one's destiny has three key points: using the Heavenly Stems to represent heaven, the Earthly Branches to represent earth, and the hidden heavenly stems within the Earthly Branches called "ren yuan." The division of the four pillars is as follows: the year pillar represents the root, the month pillar represents the sprout, the day pillar represents the flower, and the hour pillar represents the fruit. It is also explained that among the four pillars, the year pillar represents ancestors, thus revealing the rise and fall of family lineage; the month pillar represents parents, thus indicating the blessings from parents and the presence or absence of fame and fortune; the day pillar represents oneself, and by examining the day stem, one thoroughly searches through the entire八字 to determine the overall source of internal and external generation, overcoming, and selection or rejection. If the day stem is weak, it needs strong energy to support it; if the day stem is excessive, it should be used to supplement the deficiency.

以年為根，月為苗，日為花，時為實者，看年月中，若有財官印綬，無少克破，是根苗先有氣也；而所生日時，又相合得宜，則花萼開而果實結也。經云：“根在苗先，實從花後”是也。以年為祖上，根基田宅，世代宦派之宮。蓋健刃劫煞伏年，祖基必微賤。若年月日合為富貴，或值祿馬印綬而無克破刑沖，則根基光華世代不衰也，反此則不然矣。

The concept of year as root, month as sprout, day as flower, and hour as fruit: if there are wealth, official positions, and official seals in the year and month pillars without any suppression or conflict, then the root and sprout have already gained life qi. Then, if the day and hour pillars are in harmony, the flower will bloom and the fruit will form. The classic text says, "the root comes before the sprout, and the fruit comes after the flower," which means exactly this. The year pillar represents ancestors, being the palace of family heritage, land and property, and the lineage of official status. If fierce spirits such as Yangren,劫财, and seven killers are hidden in the year pillar, the ancestral foundation is certainly weak. If the year, month, and day pillars form a prosperous and noble image, or if they meet the blessings of禄, 马, and official seals without any suppression, conflict, or punishment, then the foundation shines brightly and the family lineage does not decline. Conversely, it is not the case.

以生月為父母之宮，若月內有財官之星，旺相無沖破，又日干居生旺之地，然矣，以生月為父母之宮，若月內有財官之星，旺相無沖破，又日干居生旺之地，其人必承父母之福，居死絕之地。為人雖承父母之福，終不為久長親蔭也。

Using the birth month pillar as the parents' palace: if there are wealth stars and official stars within the month pillar, which are prosperous and strong without being冲破 (conflicted or broken), and the day stem is located in a position of birth and strength — meaning the text repeats itself here, but the meaning is as such — such a person is certainly able to inherit the blessings from their parents. Conversely, if the day stem is in a dead or exhausted position, although the person may still receive some residual blessings from their parents, it is not a long-lasting or reliable inheritance from close relatives.

以日為己身者，是生日天元，乃人之己身也。必須推詳，生日天元臨何宮之分，搜用八字，外而干上透露，有何為官殺印等，內而支中所藏，有何字為官殺印等，或去官留煞，或去煞留官，不亦日干為生克取舍之源乎。夫日干貴乎旺，若日干弱，則求資於印刃，以扶其弱，或運行身旺之地，亦美。若有餘，則欲謀乎官殺，以制其強，或運行財官之地亦喜。

The day pillar represents oneself, referring to the "heavenly element" of the birth day, which is the day stem. This is the person themselves. One must carefully examine: where is this day stem located in terms of palace and division, and then thoroughly search through the entire four pillars—what heavenly stems are revealed on the surface, which are officials, evils, or seals; and what heavenly stems are hidden within the earth branches, which are officials, evils, or seals. Then decide whether to remove the official and retain the seven evils, or remove the seven evils and retain the official. It is clear that the day stem is the overall source of generation and suppression. A strong day stem is considered valuable: if the day stem is weak, it seeks support from the seal or yangren; or if a major period brings about a strong day stem, it is considered favorable. If the day stem is too strong, it seeks control from officials or evils, or if a major period brings about wealth and officials, it is also considered favorable.

干同以為兄弟，如乙以甲為兄，忌庚重也。甲以乙為弟，畏辛重也。辛多則傷乙木，庚多則傷甲木，如此則兄弟有克。如甲日生以乙為弟，柱中有辛字多克乙木，不得姐妹之力也。乙日生人，以甲為兄，若四柱中有庚金重克甲木，則生平不得兄弟之力也，凡看兄弟有無，以此例推之。

When the Five Phases are the same as the Day Stem, they represent siblings. For example, if the Day Stem is Yi Wood, then Jia Wood is considered the elder brother, and it is unfavorable to have Geng Metal repeated, as Geng Metal will harm Jia Wood. If the Day Stem is Jia Wood, then Yi Wood is considered the younger brother, and it is feared to have Xin Metal repeated, as Xin Metal will harm Jia Wood. Thus, siblings will be harmed. For instance, if someone is born on a Jia Wood day, Yi Wood represents siblings, and if there is too much Xin Metal in the pillar, it will harm Yi Wood, thus preventing the siblings from providing support. Similarly, if someone is born on a Yi Wood day, Jia Wood represents the elder brother, and if there is too much Geng Metal in the pillar, it will harm Jia Wood, and the person will never receive support from the elder brother. In general, when determining whether siblings are present and whether they are helpful, this principle is applied.

干克以為妻財，財多干旺，則多稱意若干衰則財反禍矣。財多干旺者，力能任財則為福。干衰弱力不能任，則財反禍矣。賦云“財多身弱，正為富室貧人。”此之謂也。干與支同，損財傷妻。干與支同者，甲寅乙卯之類。又曰若地支同局之命，則損財傷妻。更月令氣旺，年時不見財官，又無格局，窮必徹骨矣。

The Five Phases that the Day Stem overcomes are wife and wealth. When there is an abundance of wealth and the Day Stem is strong, everything goes smoothly; but when the Day Stem is weak, wealth turns into misfortune. A person with abundant wealth and a strong Day Stem can bear the wealth, thus it brings fortune. However, if the Day Stem is weak and cannot bear the wealth, the wealth becomes a curse. An old text says, "When there is too much wealth but the body is weak, it is like living in the home of the rich but being a poor person," referring to this situation. When the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch are of the same type, they damage wealth and harm the wife. This is referred to as the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch being the same, such as Jiayin and Yimao, where both the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch are wood. It is also said that if the Earthly Branches form a pattern of the same type as the Day Stem, it also damages wealth and harms the wife. If the month's energy is strong and the year and hour columns do not have wealth or official positions, and no pattern is formed, then the person will certainly be extremely poor.

男取克干為嗣，女取干生為子，存失皆然。以時分野，當推貧賤富貴之區也。假令甲乙生人，以庚辛為子息，女命甲乙生以丙丁為子息，更看時辰在何分野，輕重生旺，定其多少。若四柱有克子息之星，可言無子矣。假如六庚日午時生，乃子嗣多數。謂庚以乙為財，乙木去生火。火克庚金，為子之星，午時乃火之分野，丁火建祿之鄉，當有子多，生顯貴命矣。若生於戌亥子時，則是金水分野，火絕之地，則子息少矣，當生孤獨貧賤之子，不然僧道過房螟蛉之命矣。

For a male's destiny, the Five Phases that overcome the Day Stem are considered as children. For a female's destiny, the Five Phases that are generated by the Day Stem are considered as children. The existence or absence of children is determined by this principle. Then, according to the branch of the hour pillar, we can distinguish whether the children are poor or wealthy. For example, if the Day Stem is Jia or Yi wood, then the children are represented by Geng or Xin metal. For a female with a Day Stem of Jia or Yi wood, the children are represented by Bing or Ding fire. We also need to look at the branch of the hour pillar to determine whether the children are numerous or few. If there is a star in the four pillars that overcomes the children, it can be concluded that there are no children. For example, if someone is born on a Geng metal day and the hour is in the branch of Wu (fire), there will be many children. Geng metal takes Yi wood as wealth, Yi wood generates fire, and fire overcomes Geng metal, which is the child star for Geng. The hour of Wu is the territory of fire, and it is the place where Ding fire is strong, so there will be many children, and they will be prosperous and noble. If the hour is in Xu, Hai, or Zi, these are the territories of metal and water, and the place where fire is in decline, so the children will be few, and those born will often be lonely and poor, or they may become monks or Taoists, or be adopted by others or raised as foster children.

女取干生亦然。論子息多少，於生時內參詳，萬無一失。看生時在何宮分，若在長生沐浴冠帶臨官帝旺之鄉，定其多嗣，當生出美麗富貴之子，落在衰病死墓絕無氣胞胎沖刑之鄉，定主子少，當生孤若貧財之子。《理愚歌》云：“五行真假少人知，知時須是洩天機。”是也，俗以甲子乙丑海中金，即婁景之前，未知金在海中之論。

For a female's destiny, the heavenly stem of the day is considered as the god who produces children, and the principle is the same. To determine the number of children, one should examine the birth time. There is no mistake in this method. Look at the birth time and see which palace it falls into: if it falls into the palace of growth, bathing, capping, officialdom, or prosperity, there will certainly be many children, and they will be handsome and prosperous. If it falls into the palace of decline, illness, death, burial, or extinction, or into the palace of the womb or a place of conflict and punishment, there will certainly be few children, and the children born will be lonely and poor. The "Ri Yu Ge" says, "Very few people know the truth of the five elements, and if one speaks it out, it is revealing heavenly secrets," which exactly expresses this meaning. In the world, people call Jiazi and Yichou "sea gold," but in fact, before the Han dynasty scholar Lou Jing, there was no such thing as "gold in the sea."

《理愚歌》所云五行真假少人知，知時須是洩天機。五行真假者，納音是也。乃天地大衍數也，先布大衍四十九數在地，次將甲己子午九，乙庚丑未八，丙辛寅申七，丁壬卯酉六，戊癸辰戌五，己亥當屬四等數除之，除減不盡，又按五行數除之。餘者水一火二木三金四土五，相生取用，便是納音也。

The "Five Phases" mentioned in "Li Yu Ge" refer to the "Nayin" sound element. The origin of Nayin comes from the great derivation number of Heaven and Earth. First, the number forty-nine is laid out on the ground. Then, according to the numbers corresponding to each heavenly stem and earthly branch, the number is subtracted. Jia, Ji, Zi, and Wu are subtracted by nine; Yi, Geng, Chou, and Wei by eight; Bing, Xin, Yin, and Shen by seven; Ding, Ren, Mao, and You by six; Wu, Gui, Chen, and Xu by five; and Si and Hai by four. When subtraction can no longer proceed, the remaining number is divided according to the numbers of the Five Phases. One corresponds to water, two to fire, three to wood, four to metal, and five to earth. Then, according to the principle of mutual generation, the corresponding Nayin is determined.

相生者，餘一生木，餘二生土，餘三生火，餘四生水，餘五生金，且如甲子乙丑四個字，干支共除了三十四數，外有十五數，以二五除了一十，餘數得五，屬土，土能生金，是甲子乙丑金也，又如丙寅丁卯四個字，干支共除了二十六數，外有二十三數，以四五除了二十，餘剩得三屬木，木能生火，是丙寅丁卯火也。餘者依此。

The concept of mutual generation in determining the use of heavenly stems and earthly branches is as follows: if the remainder is one, it generates wood; if two, it generates earth; if three, it generates fire; if four, it generates water; if five, it generates metal. For example, the four characters Jiazi and Yichou, when their numerical values are subtracted by thirty-four, leave fifteen. Dividing fifteen by five, we remove two fives (totaling ten), leaving a remainder of five, which belongs to earth. Earth generates metal, so Jiazi and Yichou are considered metal. Similarly, for the four characters Bingyin and Dingmao, their numerical values subtracted by twenty-six leave twenty-three. Dividing twenty-three by five, we remove four fives (totaling twenty), leaving a remainder of three, which belongs to wood. Wood generates fire, so Bingyin and Dingmao are considered fire. The rest can be determined in the same way.

豈得有金在海中，火在爐中之說，世有不肖之術，未遇明師道聽途說，錯論古道，迷誤後人，焉能中理。故將甲子乙丑金喻，子丑近北方坎水之地，為海中金。丙寅丁卯火，喻寅卯，近東方生火之地，如爐火之說。自婁景先生以前，並無金在海中火在爐中。子平之法不用胎元小運納音，專以生日天元為主，配合八字干支，並支中所藏人元，或當生為財為官，為禍為福。依此參詳人命，貴賤得失榮枯賢愚可知矣。

Where is there really any truth in the idea that gold is in the sea or fire in the furnace? Some unskilled diviners, who have not met a wise master, have heard things from others and have misinterpreted ancient methods, misleading future generations. How could such ideas be reasonable? The reason we call the Jiazi and Yichou years "sea gold" is because the branches Zi and Chou are near the northern Kan water region. Similarly, the reason we call Bingyin and Dingmao years "furnace fire" is because the branches Yin and Mao are near the eastern region where fire is born, hence the metaphor of furnace fire. Before Lou Jing, there was no such term as "gold in the sea" or "fire in the furnace." The method of Zi Ping does not use the concept of the fetal year, minor years, or Nayin sound elements. Instead, it focuses on the heavenly stem of the day of birth, combining it with the heavenly stems and earthly branches of the entire birth chart, as well as the hidden heavenly stems in the earthly branches, to determine whether they are wealth, official rank, fortune or misfortune at the time of birth. By examining this way, one can determine a person's status, gains and losses, prosperity and decline, and wisdom or foolishness.

或以年為主，則可知萬億富貴相同者。以甲子年生，便為本命忌日之戒。世之談三命者，皆以古法，往往多以年為主，則可知萬億用胎元小運納音為論，似水之渙漫，而無所歸矣，富貴有相同者謬矣。故子平之法，專以生日天元為主，日下支辰為妻宮，生年為本命根基，又為祖上田宅之宮。如甲子生，便為本命太歲之尊神，忌生日支干與太歲沖並戰鬥克害，名為主本不和。則人生來不靠祖業田宅，暌敗宗親，應難倚依。若生月時中，與本命干支會合入局，或遇財官貴氣，則生平當有祖宗田宅，茲其豐厚，聲譽之美也。

If the year pillar is still taken as the main factor, it would lead to a ridiculous conclusion that all people born in the same year would have exactly the same fortune—everyone born in the Jiazi year would have to avoid the same day as their destiny. People who talk about the three lifetimes often follow the old methods, taking the year pillar as the main factor, and then use the fetal origin, small years, and the Nayin sound element to make arguments, like water flowing aimlessly, leading to the conclusion that all people born in the same year would have the same fortune, which is indeed absurd. Therefore, the method of Zi Ping focuses mainly on the heavenly stem of the day pillar. The earthy branch under the day pillar represents the wife's palace, the birth year represents the root of the destiny, and also the palace of the ancestors' fields and houses. For example, if someone is born in the Jiazi year, Jiazi is the supreme deity of their destiny. They should most avoid the conflict, repetition, or mutual destruction between the heavenly stem and earthly branch of their birth day and the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the Jiazi year, which is called "the main destiny does not harmonize with the supreme deity." Such a person would be unable to rely on the family's inheritance and fields, would be estranged from relatives, and would find it hard to rely on anyone. If during the birth month or birth hour, the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the destiny can form a harmonious combination, or if they encounter wealth, official positions, and noble energies, then throughout their life they would have the fields and houses left by their ancestors, a prosperous family business, and a good reputation.

以月為兄弟，如火命生酉戌亥子月，言兄弟不得力之斷。月為兄弟之宮，如男取比和同干，便為兄弟之星，且如六丙日生人，以丁火為弟妹，六丁日生人，以丙火為兄姐，若臨酉戌亥子月，言兄弟不得力之論。謂酉月火死，戌月火之墓，亥月火絕氣，子月火懷胎，故言兄弟不得力之斷。其餘依此，萬無一失。

The month pillar represents brothers. For example, if a person with a fire destiny is born in the months of You, Xu, Hai, or Zi, it is said that brothers are not helpful. The month pillar is the brother's palace. For a male's birth chart, the brother's star is determined by the five elements similar to the day stem. For instance, a person born on a Bing day stem uses Ding fire as a younger sibling, and a person born on a Ding day stem uses Bing fire as an older sibling. If born in the months of You, Xu, Hai, or Zi, it is said that brothers are not helpful. This is because You month is the dead place for fire, Xu month is the storage place for fire, Hai month has fire completely extinguished, and Zi month has fire still in the womb. Therefore, brothers are not helpful. The same reasoning applies to other destinies, and it is infallible.

或日為妻，如在空刑剋殺之地，言克妻妾之斷。論妻妾者，以生日支辰，為妻妾之星。無所克之物為上，若在空刑剋害之地，則克妻妾，不然重婚再娶。或時為子息，臨死絕之鄉，言子少之斷。論子息多少者，當以生時為子息宮。男取克干為子息星，女取干生為子息星。若臨死墓胎絕衰病之地，子息甚少。

The day pillar represents the wife: if the day branch falls in Kongwang, or in a position of punishment and clash, or is attacked and destroyed, it is interpreted as being harmful to the wife and concubine. When discussing the wife and concubine, one should take the earthly branch of the birth day as the star representing the wife and concubine; it is best if nothing comes to attack it. If it falls in Kongwang or in a position of punishment and harm, then the wife and concubine will be harmed, otherwise there may be a need for remarriage. The hour pillar represents children: if the hour pillar falls in a dead or exhausted position, it is interpreted as having few children. When discussing the number of children, one should take the earthly branch of the birth hour as the children's palace. For a male's fortune, the five elements that overcome the day stem represent the children's star; for a female's fortune, the five elements generated by the day stem represent the children's star. If this star falls in dead, tomb, fetal, exhausted, declining, or sickly positions, then the number of children will be very few.

如男命六乙日申時生，當有子息多。乙木以庚金為子生子息。申時乃金之分野，庚金建祿之鄉，故言子多者也，若生子丑寅卯辰巳午時，為子息極少之斷，謂居墓死絕胎克害受制之鄉。或四柱之中有刑破克害損子，時中定是晚年少子嗣，不然遲矣。縱有亦須僧道過房，貧賤夭折，螟蛉出祖之輩也。

For example, a man with a Yi wood day stem born in the Shen hour should have many children. Yi wood takes Geng metal as its controlling force, which is its child star. The Shen hour is the domain of metal and also the land of Geng metal's official position, so it is said that there will be many children. However, if he is born in the Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, or Wu hours, he will have few children, because the child star falls into the墓 (grave), 死 (death), 绝 (decline), 胎 (pregnancy), or is harmed, restrained, or defeated. If there are also conflicts, destruction, control, or harm in the four pillars that damage the child star, and the time pillar is also like this, then he will certainly have few children in his later years, or he will have children very late. Even if he has children, they are mostly monks or Taoists, adopted by others, poor and short-lived, or raised as foster children, or born outside the family line.

論命皆非人之可為，造物陰陽之所致。後世術士，不知斯理，而僭亂於俗，故不可言傳，當考幽微之妙矣。前篇論生年，為祖上父母，世代宗派盛衰之宮，切忌四柱中有刑沖破害之物。傷於生年，應主祖宗暌敗，根基雖有，親蔭無倚也。以生月為兄弟之宮，若比和者，兄弟之星也。若臨死絕墓胎之月，言兄弟不得力也。以日辰為妻妾宮，若臨空刑剋害之地。言克妻妾也。以時為子息之星，子星若臨絕死墓之鄉，言子息少之斷。

The results of divination cannot be arranged by human effort; they are entirely determined by the changes of yin and yang. Later generations of diviners do not understand this principle, and they recklessly alter and disturb the world, so this discipline cannot rely solely on oral transmission. One must personally investigate its profound and subtle aspects. In the previous passage, it was explained that the birth year represents the palace of ancestors and parents, and it is most忌 to have the four pillars containing elements of punishment, clash, destruction, and harm that damage the year pillar. If the year pillar is harmed, it indicates the separation and decline of ancestors, although the foundation remains, there is no support from the parents' blessings. The birth month represents the palace of brothers; if the month pillar is of the same type as the day stem, it is considered the brother star. If the month pillar falls in the month of death,绝,墓, or胎, it indicates that brothers are not helpful. The day branch represents the palace of wife and concubine; if it falls in the position of kongwang, punishment, clash, or harm, it indicates that the wife and concubine will be harmed. The time pillar represents the palace of children; if the child star falls in the position of death,绝, or墓, it indicates a scarcity of children.

詳其往聖，鑑以前賢，論生死全憑鬼谷，推消息端的徐公。陽生陰死，陽死陰生，循環逆順，變化見矣。蓋陽木生亥死午，存亡易見。陰水跨馬防豬，吉凶可知，丙生艮而遇雞死，丁生兌而逢虎傷，戊藏寅而酉地沒，己生酉而寅宮亡。庚逢蛇而崢嶸，遇子鼠則難當。辛生子死於巽地，壬生申滅於震方，癸得兔而衣祿足，運行猴地見災殃。十干生死同斷，造化依理推詳，又憑權刃雙顯，均停位至侯王。

Careful examination of the methods left by ancient sages and the established teachings of past virtuous scholars shows that the discussion of life and death relies on the teachings of Guiguzi, while the prediction of events is most accurate according to Xu Ziping's method. The place where a yang stem is born is the place where a yin stem dies; the place where a yang stem dies is the place where a yin stem is born. Alternating between forward and reverse movement, the cycle continues, and all changes become apparent. For example, the yang wood stem Jia is born in亥 and dies in午, so its vitality and demise are clearly known. The yin water stem Gui has午 as its terminal point and亥 as its flourishing place, which is referred to as "crossing the horse and avoiding the pig," thus making the fortune and misfortune clear. The yang fire stem Bing is born in寅 of the艮 direction and dies in酉 of the鸡; the yin fire stem Ding is born in酉 of the兑 direction and is harmed by寅 of the虎. The yang earth stem Wu is born in寅 along with Bing and dies in酉; the yin earth stem Ji is born in酉 along with Ding and dies in寅. The yang metal stem Geng becomes prominent when it meets巳 of the蛇 and is unable to bear when it meets子 of the鼠. The yin metal stem Xin is born in子 and dies in巳 of the巽; the yang water stem Ren is born in申 and dies in卯 of the震. The yin water stem Gui gains prosperity when it meets卯 of the兔 and suffers misfortune when it reaches申 of the猴. The birth and death of the ten heavenly stems can all be judged by this principle. The workings of fate can be understood by following this reasoning. Furthermore, if the "authority star" seven杀 and "Yangren" are both clearly present and balanced in strength, one can attain the position of a marquis or king.

註釋：如甲生人卯月，得庚為權星，須得刃來合七煞，方為貴，如有刃無殺，刃必劫。有煞無刃，煞必傷身。己亥，癸酉 庚午 戊寅 此造庚日以丙為煞，辛為刃，地支寅午會火局，則丙殺旺也。酉金羊刃得時，又轉生歲食神，乃食前殺後，而刃煞雙顯，主大貴也。戊寅運壬辰年，拜右丞相傳國將軍。

For example, if a person born in the month of卯 (Mao) has a Jia wood heavenly stem, the Geng metal is considered the "power star" or seven killing stars. In such a case, there must be a Yangren to harmonize with the seven killing stars, which would constitute a noble destiny. If there is only Yangren but no seven killing stars, the Yangren will necessarily compete with the wealth. If there is only seven killing stars but no Yangren, the seven killing stars will certainly harm the body. Take the example of a birth chart: Jihai year, Guiyou month, Gengwu day, Wuyin hour. In this case, the Geng metal day stem is governed by Bing fire as the seven killing stars, and the Xin metal in the酉 (You) month is the Yangren. The branches寅 (Yin) and午 (Wu) form a fire trine, making the hidden Bing fire seven killing stars stronger. The You metal Yangren is in its season and is timely, and it goes back to nourish the food god壬 water in the year's branch亥 (Hai), forming a pattern where the food god comes first and the seven killing stars follow. Both the Yangren and the seven killing stars are clearly visible, indicating great fortune. In the Wuyin big destiny period and during the Renchen year, he was appointed as the Right Chancellor and General of the State.

中途或喪或危，運扶官旺。平生為貴為富，身殺兩停。註釋：凡命身煞兩停者，富貴雙全，若偏則賤，乙酉 乙酉 乙酉 甲申 此造乙木生於八月，酉金七煞，與申酉類成金局，乙與時支庚合，從煞為貴也。金乃主義，故為人稟性剛毅，為國良臣，乃尚書命也。

In middle age, one may encounter loss or danger, because the big destiny supports the official star, making it too strong. However, throughout life, one may become noble and wealthy, because the day master and the seven killers are evenly matched. The commentary says: whenever the day master and the seven killer are balanced in the birth chart, one will achieve both wealth and status. If one side is heavier, then one will be of low status. Take an example: born in the year Yiyou, month Yiyou, day Yiyou, and hour Jiashen. The Yi wood is born in the eighth month, and the Xin metal in the酉 is the seven killer. The申 and酉 are of the same type, forming a metal trinity. The Yi wood combines with the hidden Geng metal in the hour branch 申. The day master has no root and must follow the killer, thus becoming noble. Metal in the Five Phases represents 'righteousness', so this person has a strong and resolute character, becoming a loyal minister to the country. This is the destiny of someone who reaches the position of Minister of State.

大貴者，用財而不用官。註釋：凡用官者，多受人之制。用財者，蓋我克他人。所以用財命有貴。辛亥 庚寅 丙子 丁酉 此造六丙生人，自坐官星，喜庚辛酉金為財，乃財旺，則自坐生官，行丁亥運，丙戌年中狀元。

A truly great and prosperous person uses wealth (财) rather than authority (官). The commentary explains: those who use authority as their key element are usually subject to others' control; those who use wealth as their key element are the ones who control others, so those whose fortune relies on wealth are destined for great prosperity. Here is an example: born in the year of Xinhai, month of Gengyin, day of Bingzi, and hour of Dingyou. The day's ruler is Bing fire, sitting on the癸 water official star in the Zi position. What is favorable is the presence of Geng and Xin gold, along with the metal in You, which serves as wealth. The wealth is strong and can generate the official star, thus supporting the official star that the day's ruler is already sitting on. When he entered the Dinhai big destiny cycle and encountered the Bingxu flow year, he passed the imperial examination and became the top scholar.

當權者，用殺而不用印。註釋：凡印綬多生滋官，如月支偏官，時上一位貴格，從煞格，多大貴。己巳 癸酉 乙丑 甲申 此建寧府彭僉事命，柱中巳酉丑會局，以從煞論也。印賴煞生。註釋：凡印綬格，如印多見官者，合殺生印者，主大貴也 辛亥 庚子 甲辰 乙亥 此造甲木冬生，地支亥辰，水局生身，行申酉運，庚金七煞臨祿乃全盛，而印綬得局，官至御史。

The person in power uses seven killing stars instead of the official seal. The commentary says: too many official seals will only nourish the official stars. Cases such as a biased official star in the month branch and a single seven killing star in the hour position are considered noble patterns, as well as the pattern of following the killing star. An example of such a birth is: Jisi year, Guiyou month, Yichou day, Jiashen hour. This is the birth of Peng Qianshi from Jianning Prefecture. In the pillar, the Si-You-Chou triple metal harmony is formed, and it is considered according to the pattern of following the killing star. The official seal relies on the seven killing stars for generation. The commentary says: in the pattern of the official seal, if there are too many official seals and the official star appears, if the official star can combine with the seven killing star and transform it into the official seal, it indicates great wealth and honor. An example of such a birth is: Xinhai year, Gengzi month, Jiachen day, Yihai hour. In this case, the Jia wood is born in winter, and the water triple harmony is formed by the Hai and Chen branches, which nourish the body. When he goes through the Shen and You years, the Geng metal seven killing star is in its own position and is very strong. The official seal also forms a water triple harmony, and he reaches the position of Imperial Censor.

官因財旺。註釋：“凡官星得令則吉，最喜財旺生之。甲寅 己巳 癸巳 癸丑 此造癸日坐巳，為財官，逢寅財旺，官星得生，甲木合己，行西北方運，位至封相封王。食居先，殺居後，功名兩全。註釋：凡月令有食神，時上有七煞者，主大貴。戊午 戊午 乙丑 辛巳 此造乙以丁己為財及食神，丁己祿於午，以辛金為七煞，庫於丑，身殺兩停，財權兼備，官拜都尉。

The official star needs to be supported by strong wealth. The commentary says: whenever the official star is in its season, it brings good fortune, and it is most favorable to have strong wealth to generate it. For example, a birth chart with the year Jiayin, the month Jisi, the day Guisi, and the hour Guichou. In this case, the癸 water day master sits on Si, which contains Bing fire as wealth and Wu earth as official star; also, the寅 wood supports the wealth energy, making the wealth strong and thus the official star is generated. The甲 wood combines with the己 earth, and when traveling in the northwest direction, he reaches the position of prime minister and king. When the food god is in front and the seven killers are behind, both fame and real power are complete. The commentary says: whenever the month has the food god and the time column has the seven killer, it indicates great wealth. For example, a birth chart with the year Wuwu, the month Wuwu, the day Yichou, and the hour Xinsi. In this case, the乙 wood uses Ding fire as the food god and Ji earth as wealth, with Ding and Ji both in their strength in Wu; the辛 metal is the seven killer, and the Storage of辛 is in Chou. The day master and the seven killer are evenly matched, with both wealth and power, and he holds the position of general.

酉破卯，卯破午，財名雙美。註釋：夫酉破卯者，用支元多見酉字，以酉暗沖卯中乙木為財，運行金鄉，如見卯木，則主不吉。卯破午者，用支元多見午字，以卯破午中己土為財，運會木神為妙，如逢午未己土，則不吉。丁酉 已酉 辛酉 丙申 此酉破卯也。又生秋令，官至令尹，衣錦還鄉。癸亥 乙卯 乙卯 戊寅 此卯破午也，巳合真格，八十而卒。

Using You to break Mao and using Mao to break Wu can lead to both wealth and fame being fulfilled. The commentary says: the so-called You breaking Mao refers to seeing many You in the earthly branches, relying on You to secretly clash Mao within Yi Wood, bringing it out as a wealth element; this kind of fate is most suitable for a big fortune in the golden region. If the original birth chart or the current fortune clearly shows Mao wood, it would be inauspicious. the so-called Mao breaking Wu refers to seeing many Wu in the earthly branches, relying on Mao to break Wu within Ji Earth as a wealth element; the best fortune is when the big fortune meets the wood element. If there is also Wu or Wei and clearly visible Ji Earth, it would be inauspicious. Here are two examples: one is born in the year of Dingyou, month of Jiyou, day of Xinyou, and hour of Bingshen, which is an example of You breaking Mao. Being born in autumn when the metal is in command, he became a high official and returned home in glory. The other is born in the year of Guihai, month of Yimao, day of Yimao, and hour of Wuyin, which is an example of Mao breaking Wu. The formation is true and solid, and he lived to be eighty years old before passing away.

福享五行歸祿。註釋：凡五行陰陽相均，八字或四柱各歸祿，或歸祿臨生旺之地，或身殺相等，均主人多增福壽溫厚造也。丙寅 甲午 己巳 丙寅 此造已木生於午月，甲祿寅，丙祿巳，己祿午，乙祿卯，雖不富貴，卻一生溫飽享福，年八十餘歲，康健精神。

Those who can enjoy happiness and blessings are those whose Five Phases each have their own禄 (favorable position). The commentary says: Whenever the Five Phases and yin and yang are balanced, and the八字 or four pillars each have their own禄, or when the禄 is in a favorable or thriving position, or when the day stem and seven杀 (killers) are balanced, such a person will have more blessings and longevity, and a kind and generous destiny. Take an example: Born in the year of Bingyin, month of Jiawu, day of Jisi, and hour of Bingyin. This person was born in the month of Wu. The stem Ji (甲) has its禄 in寅, stem Bing (丙) has its禄 in巳, stem Ji (己) has its禄 in午, and stem Bo (乙) has its禄 in卯. Each stem has its own禄. Although this person may not be wealthy or noble, he will have a comfortable life, enjoy blessings, and live to be over eighty years old, with good health and strong vitality.

癸丑 癸亥 丁卯 丁未 此乃福建建寧府建安縣林壽官八字，諱釗號石庵，其人積德行善，秉忠盡孝，克勤克儉，已成鉅萬之家。敦仁敦義，允叨無疆之壽。生子七人，長子官拜令尹，四子職至省察，其他登庠序者，藹藹吉土，間有侍庭闈者，造造良民。生女五人，各配宦門，階前孫枝二十四條，條條挺秀。堂下曾蘭一十九葉，葉葉爭芳。更有五代之孩提，又遂兩眼之快睹。

Another example: born in the year of Gui Chou, in the month of Gui Hai, on the day of Ding Mao, and at the hour of Ding Wei. This is the birth chart of Lin Shouguan from Jianning Prefecture, Jianan County in Fujian Province, whose name is Zhao and whose courtesy name is Shitan. This man accumulated virtue and practiced goodness, was loyal and filial, diligent and frugal, and had amassed a vast fortune. He was kind and righteous, thus enjoying an endless long life. He had seven sons: the eldest was appointed as a county magistrate, the fourth held a position of provincial inspection, and the rest passed the examinations to enter the county and prefecture schools, all of whom were harmonious and virtuous men. There were also those who remained by his side to serve their parents, all of whom were law-abiding citizens. He had five daughters, each married into an official family. Before the steps, there were twenty-four branches of his grandchildren, each flourishing; below the hall, nineteen leaves of his great-grandchildren, each striving to be fragrant. Moreover, there were young children in the fifth generation, which gave him great joy to see with his own eyes.

即今萬曆十七年算起，壽數九十七，耳目尚精神，齒髮更伶俐，飲食如常，動履健順，言語無顛倒，施為未改體。躬逢朝廷恩例，欽賜冠帶榮身，續承都府，贈以金，贈以衣，繼蒙按院賁以布並銀。昔年楊郡守，請與鄉飲，客歲張府尊重禮高年。長子七十已上，見居林下，鶴髮童顏對椿樹，餘子七九將近，各在庭前，戲彩斑衣娛華陽。藍袍孫子，泮苑有聲。佇看對對登廊廟。白衣曾玄，書香可賴，行將個個拜丹墀，盛矣。目前之美景如斯，彰彰莫掩，必也後代之繁祉定見，生生無窮。

Starting from this year's Wanli seventeen, he has already reached ninety-seven years old: his ears and eyes are still sharp, his teeth and hair are still neat, his diet is normal, his movements are steady, and his speech is clear and coherent, his behavior just as it was in his youth. He personally experienced the grace of the court, and was honored with the imperial grant of a cap and sash; subsequently, the prefecture officials also presented him with gold, silk, and clothing, and later the inspectorate office sent him cloth and silver. A few years ago, the governor of Yang invited him to participate in the local banquet ceremony, and last year the prefect of Zhang showed great respect to this elderly man with generous gifts. His eldest son is already in his seventies, now living idly in the village, with white hair and a youthful face, facing the mulberry tree in the courtyard; the other sons are also nearly sixty or seventy, each wearing colorful clothes and playing in the courtyard, amusing their old father. His grandchildren in blue robes have already gained a reputation in the county school, and are soon to appear in pairs on the imperial court; his great-grandsons and great-great-grandsons, still in plain clothes, have a solid foundation in literature, and in the future will each enter the court to pay homage to the vermilion steps. The present scene is already so clear, and the future prosperity and blessings of his descendants will certainly continue endlessly.

壽稱八字相停。註釋：凡五行得中和者必壽，經云五行不可偏枯，要稟中和之氣。 丁巳 壬寅 戊辰 丙辰 此命火土相停，癸巳運丁亥年，不祿。晦火無光於稼穡。註釋：丙丁火非特畏水為凶，若遇土重，以晦其光，俱主不吉之兆。戊戌 戊午 丙午 己丑 此女命丙日生，逢午戌火局，四柱土神太重，以掩其光，乃愚蠢人，終為灶下之婢妾。

A person who is destined for a long life has a balance of forces in their birth chart. The commentary explains that anyone who receives a harmonious balance of the Five Phases will surely live long. The classic texts state that the Five Phases should not be excessive or deficient, but should receive a moderate and harmonious energy. Here is an example of a birth chart: born in the year of Dinghai, month of Renyin, day of Wuchen, and hour of Bingchen. In this case, the fire and earth elements are in balance. However, when the person reached the big destiny year of Guisi and encountered the year of Dinghai, they passed away. The fire was obscured by excessive earth, and its brightness was completely lost. The commentary explains that fire, represented by Bing and Ding, is not only dangerous when met with water, but also when earth is too heavy and obscures its light, which is also an ill omen. Here is another example: born in the year of Wuxu, month of Wuwu, day of Bingwu, and hour of Jichou. This is a female birth chart. The day's ruler, fire, is supported by the presence of Wu and Xu, forming a fire trinity. However, the four pillars are dominated by excessive earth, which obscures the fire's brightness. The person was dull-witted and eventually became a servant in the kitchen.

盜木絕氣於丙丁。註釋：凡火盛成局，則木臨火地，煙滅灰飛,若陽宮食神多者是。然陽木則成,陰木次之。丙戌 丙申 甲午 丙寅 此甲午生於申月，乃偏官格也。年時寅午戌會火局，制伏七煞太過，又會失垣，乃一俗人，行寅運丙戌年不祿。

The wood is drained by the fire of Bing and Ding, causing its energy to be cut off. The commentary says: whenever the fire is strong and forms a fire trinity, if wood falls into the fire territory, it will be completely consumed and reduced to ashes. This is exactly the situation when there are too many yang dry gods in the four pillars. Yang wood may still achieve some success, but yin wood is even worse. Here is an example of a birth chart: Bingxu year, Bingshen month, Jiawu day, Bingyin hour. The yang wood is born in the Shen month, which originally forms a pattern of a strong official. However, the years and hours of Bingyin, Bingshen, and Jiawu form a fire trinity, which overly restrains the seven evils. The Shen metal seven evils lose their original position, so the person is just an ordinary individual. When he encounters the寅 (Yin) destiny and meets the Bingxu year, he dies.

火虛有焰。註釋：凡丙丁日，遇甲乙寅卯木生之，或類火局。皆為火虛有焰而吉也。若被土重掩光，則火實無為。戊戌 乙卯 丙午 己亥 此李狀元命，木火通明，殺生印，火明木秀。

Fire seems to be in the void, yet it can rise and produce flames. The commentary says: whenever the day master is丙 or丁 and is supported by甲 or乙 wood, or by寅 or卯 wood, or when the earthly branches form a fire trinity, it is called "fire in the void with flame," which is a favorable omen; if it is covered by thick earth, the fire may be substantial but it will have no effect. Here is an example of a birth chart: Wuxu year, Yimao month, Bingwu day, Jihai hour, which is the birth chart of Li the状元. Wood and fire are in harmony, the hidden壬water in亥 acts as a seven killer to nourish the卯wood as a minister, and the minister nourishes fire, so the fire is bright and the wood is refined.

金實無聲。註釋：陽金出土，須有火鍛，方能成器。若無火鍛鍊，則金成塊物，而內實無聲也。人命亦然。戊申 庚申 庚申 甲申 此造金生七月，地支純金，類成頑金，而無水火鍛鍊，又行西方金鄉，乃金實無聲也。

Metal that is too solid cannot produce sound. The commentary explains: Yang metal comes out of the earth and must be tempered by fire to become a useful object; if there is no fire to temper it, the metal remains just a solid block, with a solid core that cannot be struck to make a sound. Human destiny is the same. Take the case of a person born in the year of Wushen, month of Gengshen, day of Gengshen, and hour of Jiashen. In this case, metal is born in the seventh month, and the earthly branches are all metal, forming a solid mass of metal without any water or fire to refine and temper it. The large destiny period also goes towards the western metal land, which is exactly what is called "metal that is too solid produces no sound."

水泛木浮者活木。註釋：水泛木浮，不分陰陽，用之不驗。蓋甲木生亥無咎，乙木死於亥，水泛則浮也。辛亥 庚子 乙未 甲申 此女命以庚金為夫，喜透歸祿，夫星得地，年殺又生於予而得垣。以格論之，為官殺混雜，以理推之，則又不然，取甲木配辛，日主乙與庚合。甲乙互相配合也。行卯運合局。身旺為福。一交甲辰運，申子辰三合水局，又遇丁亥年，壬水太旺，八字運歲，全是水象，庚金沉水，乙木死絕，乃水泛木浮也。如活木無土以培其根，被壬水浸淹搖盪其根矣，果患面腫浮面之病，而不祿矣。

The phrase "water flooding and wood floating" refers to living wood that has roots. The commentary explains: discussing "water flooding and wood floating" without distinguishing yin and yang is inaccurate. Because Jia wood is born in Hai, an excess of water will not cause disaster; but Yi wood dies in Hai, and when water floods, it will float. Take an example of a birth chart: Xinhai year, Gengzi month, Yiwei day, Jiashen hour. This is a female's chart, with Geng metal as the husband. What is favorable is that Geng metal is revealed in the heavenly stem and the hour branch Shen is its禄 (favorable position), so the husband's star is strong and effective. The year stem Xinhai, which is the seven killer, is born in Zi month and is in its proper position. If we rigidly apply the pattern, this would be considered a mix of official and killer stars; but when carefully analyzed, it is not so. We take the hour stem Jiama to match the year stem Xinhai, and the day stem Yimao combines with the month stem Geng. Jiama and Yimao wood each combine with two metals, and each has a proper place. When traveling through the Mao branch, the wood triple harmony is formed, and the body is strong, which brings good fortune. When entering the Jiachen big year, the Shen-Zi-Chen triple water harmony is formed, and when encountering the Dinghai year, the water is too strong. The birth chart, big year, and year all become water-like, the Geng metal sinks to the bottom of the water, the Yi wood dies and has no support, which is exactly the case of water flooding and wood floating. If the living wood does not have soil to support its roots, it will be submerged by the壬 water, and the roots will be scattered. The person indeed suffered from facial swelling and eventually died.

土重金埋者陽金。註釋：凡金宜乎水土滋生，而被土重埋者，乃陽金也。蓋陽金為成器之物，土重不能滋，而反滋生。戊辰 戊午 庚辰 丁丑 此造庚金生逢五月，乃正官格也。惜乎無一點財星，官無生意地支純土，又透出梟神掩火，而金遭埋沒，行西北方財官運，皆名利俱無也。

The phrase "土重金埋" refers to yang metal. The commentary explains that metal relies on water and soil to generate and support it, but when thick soil covers it, it is yang metal that is affected. Yang metal is already formed into an object; when soil becomes too heavy, it cannot nourish it, but instead covers it. Here is an example of a birth chart: born in the year of Wuchen, month of Wuwu, day of Gengchen, and hour of Dingchou. In this case, yang metal is born in May, which originally forms a pattern of official star; however, there is no trace of wealth star in the chart, and the official star does not receive generation and support. The branches are all soil, and the heavenly stems also reveal the Wutu star, which suppresses the Ding fire. Thus, the metal is buried. Even when the big fortune moves to the northwest, which is the land of wealth and official star, it still results in no fame or fortune.

水盛則危。註釋：凡水盛滔滔，貴乎土止，雖曰土克水，然水局者，必要土培為福。四柱全水象而無土止者，則有洩流之患。壬子 癸卯 壬子 庚子 此女命氾濫而無土止，更兼羊刃傷官，又行西北運，而流走無定，淫亂太盛，乃下賤也。

When water is too strong, it becomes dangerous. The commentary says: whenever water flows strongly, it is valuable to have earth to control it; although earth is said to overcome water, in a destiny where water dominates, earth must be present to build embankments and thus bring fortune. If all four pillars are of water and there is no earth to restrain it, there will be the disaster of flooding and uncontrolled flow. Take an example of a birth: Renzi year, Guimao month, Renzi day, Gengzi hour. This is a female destiny, with the entire chart overflowing with water and no earth to restrain it. It is also accompanied by the Yangren (a sharp force) in the Zi (water) and the Wood Official (Mao wood) which harms water. When the big luck cycle moves to the Northwest of metal and water, the person becomes unstable, indulges in immorality, and eventually ends up in a lowly position.

火明則滅。註釋：凡火無不明之理，無不滅之象，若非聖人洩機，孰得而知之。是以命貴在得中和，方為上格，太過不及者下格矣。陽金得煉太過，變革奔波。註釋：凡五行歸祿者，不喜見官星。且如陽金歸祿，兼坐火庫，則金已成器，不必再要見火陶熔，恐變革也。

When fire is at its brightest, it will soon fade. The commentary says: fire has no reason not to shine brightly, and no end without extinguishing; if it were not for the sages revealing the heavenly secrets, who could understand this meaning? Therefore, a person's destiny is considered superior only when it attains the middle and harmonious energy. Excess and deficiency are both considered inferior. If yang metal is over-refined, he will have to move and struggle all his life. The commentary says: whenever the five phases have already reached their official position, they do not like to meet the official star again. For example, if yang metal has already reached its official position and is seated on the earth of fire's storage, it indicates that the metal has already been refined into an object, and there is no need for fire to melt and cast it again, otherwise there is a fear that it would be reshaped again.

癸卯 庚申 庚戌 甲申 此造庚金，日坐火庫，得煅成器，再行丁巳運火鄉再段，反為太過之患矣。蓋以物理推之，庚申歸祿，乃從革而成氣之象也。復行火鄉，又見損而不成物也。果在此運，事物變革，受其勞祿，再行卯運，及歲支財神會局，受職州判，大發財利。

A certain birth chart is:Guimao year, Gengshen month, Gengxu day, Jiashen hour. In this chart, the day's stem 庚 gold is seated on 戌, which is the fire's storage, having already been tempered and shaped. If it then enters the Dingsi great destiny period, which is the fire land, it would be subjected to further tempering, which would instead become an excess. According to the principles of things: 庚 gold sitting on 申 is called 'following the metal' and forms a grand appearance. If it then enters the fire land again, it is like damaging an already shaped object, making it impossible to create anything. This person indeed experienced many changes and was busy and weary during this period. Later, when he entered the卯 destiny period, and the branch of the current year's heavenly stem formed a wealth pattern with the earth branch, he was appointed as a state judge and gained great wealth and fortune.

陰木歸垣失令，終為身弱。註釋：凡五行失令者，縱然歸祿得垣，被比局持勢於月令，不作身旺格矣。癸丑 甲寅 乙卯 己卯 此造乙日坐卯，雖祿得坦，奈生於寅月，陽木得令，陰木反弱，累年未遇。古云木向春生，作生旺論。卻乙在二月得令，甲在正月。若失其時，反為身弱。直運至辛亥，亥卯合局印授扶身，戊子年中舉，會試下第，授長山縣知縣。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Five Phases: Five Elements Jimao: Ji and Mao Wuzi: Wu and Zi Xinhai: Xin and Hai Guichou: Gui and Chou Jiayin: Jia and Yin Yimao: Yi and Mao The wood of the Yin type, although in its proper position, has missed its season, and thus remains weak. The commentary states: whenever the Five Phases are out of season, even if they are in their own position, they will be overwhelmed by the same type of heavenly stem supported by the month's strength, and cannot be considered as a strong constitution. Take the example of a birth chart: Guichou year, Jiayin month, Yimao day, Jimao hour. The Yimao day stem is seated on the Mao position, which is its own position, but since it is born in the Yin month, which is the season of Yang wood Jia, the Yin wood Yi becomes weak, hence the person has not had good fortune for many years. Ancients said that wood born in spring is considered strong and prosperous, but in reality, Yi wood only becomes dominant in the second month of Mao, while Jia wood is dominant in the first month of Yin. Missing one's own season leads to weakness. It was only when he entered the Xinhai big destiny that the Hai and Mao formed a wood trinity, and the壬 water in Hai supported the day stem. In the Wuzi year, he passed the imperial examination and became a county magistrate, but failed in the palace examination.

土重而掩火無光，逢木反為有用。註釋：此與晦火無光同論。癸未 己未 丙戌 己丑 此八字丙日主，干支俱繫土象，無木成其火，故掩火無光。水盛則漂木無定，若行土運方榮。註釋：此言陽木也。如甲木居於子，乃木敗之鄉，而水太盛，無土以制之，主風流無度，好酒色之徒。甲寅 乙亥 甲子 甲子 此造甲日，身坐敗地，生亥水失土所止，此人雖智巧，能說能為，特虛名一生，功名無成。

Thick earth covers the fire so that it cannot shine, but when it meets wood, it becomes useful. The commentary says: this principle is the same as the previous one, "fire obscured and without light." Take an example of a birth chart:Guiwei year, Jiwei month, Bingxu day, Jichou hour. In this chart, the day master is 丙 fire, and all the heavenly stems and earthly branches are earth elements, with no wood to support the fire, so the fire is covered and cannot shine. If water is too strong, it drowns the wood, making it unable to take root. Therefore, the person needs to go through a period of earth to prosper. The commentary says: here it refers to yang wood. For example, if 甲 wood is seated on 子, which is the place where wood is weakened, and water is too strong without earth to restrain it, the person tends to be unrestrained, indulging in wine and women. Take an example of a birth chart:Jiayin year, Yihai month, Jiazi day, Jiazi hour. In this chart, the day master is 甲 wood, seated on a weak position, born in the亥 month with excessive water and no earth to control it. Although the person is intelligent and eloquent, he only gains a reputation for being clever but achieves nothing in terms of official success.

五行不可太盛，八字須要中和。註釋：凡太過不及皆不吉也，貴乎稟中和之氣。人能持此語以為論，則修齊治平之道，不出乎此，人命亦然。辛亥 戊戌 壬辰 甲子 此造壬祿於亥，子辰全是水象，喜得月令干支純土止水，一生富貴，壽年九十九而終，得中和之命。

The Five Phases should not be too strong; the Eight Characters should always return to a state of harmony. The commentary says: excess and deficiency are both inauspicious, and the key is to receive the harmonious energy. If a person can use this principle to measure things and matters, then the principles of self-cultivation, managing the family, governing the state, and pacifying the world are also derived from this. Human destiny is the same. Here is an example of a birth chart: born in the year of Xinhai, month of Wuxu, day of Renchen, and hour of Jiazi. In this chart, the壬 water is in its禄 position in亥, and both子 and辰 are also water elements. However, the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the month column are entirely Wuxu earth, which controls the water. Therefore, this person lived a life of wealth and honor, lived to be ninety-nine years old, and died peacefully, which is a destiny that received the harmonious energy.

土止水流全福壽，土虛木盛必傷殘。運會元辰，須當夭折。註釋：凡水滔滔無土止者，必主飄蕩，壽亦不永矣。丁丑 壬子 壬申 辛丑 此造壬生子月，水局太旺，丑申金壬俱金水象，而無土止，行亥運，十六歲而死。

There is a situation where earth stops the flow of water, and both fortune and longevity are preserved. However, if the earth is weak and the wood is strong, there will certainly be injury. If the big destiny meets the凶 star of Yuanchen, it will result in an early death. The explanation says: whenever the flow of water is overwhelming and not restrained by earth, it will certainly lead to a life of wandering and a short lifespan. Here is an example of a birth chart: born in the year of Dingchou, month of Renzi, day of Renshen, and hour of Xinchou. In this case, the water of Ren is born in the month of Zi, making the water very strong; the years of Chou and Shen, along with the heavenly stems of Ren and Xin, all belong to metal and water, with no earth to restrain it. When he reached the year of Hai in his destiny, he died at the age of sixteen.

木盛多仁。註釋：凡造化逢木命而通月令，或從化類成局者，主性敦厚，仁慈富貴，又化象得寅卯辰全尤妙。甲戌 丁卯 壬寅 甲辰 此造寅卯辰全，化像得令，作傷官用財格，乃王僉事命。

People with strong wood energy tend to have benevolent hearts. The commentary says: if a person's destiny is of the wood type and also harmonizes with the month's energy, or if it is transformed into a different element or forms a wood pattern with similar elements, they are usually kind-hearted, virtuous, and prosperous. If the transformed elements include the branches of寅, 卯, and 辰 all together, it is especially excellent. Here is an example: born in the year of Jiaxu, month of Dingmao, day of Renyin, and hour of Jiachen. In this case, the branches of寅, 卯, and 辰 are all present, and the transformed elements also align with the month's energy. This forms a pattern of the official being nourished by the minister, which is the destiny of Wang Qianshi.

土薄寡信。註釋：凡土得正令，而無刑害者，其言誠實，若土薄而刑壞者，主人寡信不實。甲寅 甲戌 己酉 己巳 此造是趙子昂命，即趙孟兆。己巳 壬申 己酉 甲戌 此造是劉宦官命，即劉瑾。

People with weak earth energy are not trustworthy. The explanation says: if the earth is in its proper season and is not harmed by punishment or clash, then their words are sincere. But if the earth itself is weak and is further damaged by punishment or clash, then the person is known for being untrustworthy and unreliable. Here are two examples of birth charts: one is from the year Jiayin, month Jiaxu, day Jiyou, and hour Jisi, which is the birth chart of Zhao Ziyang, also known as Zhao Mengfu of the Yuan Dynasty. The other is from the year Jisi, month Renshen, day Jiyou, and hour Jiaxu, which is the birth chart of Liu the eunuch, also known as Liu Jin of the Ming Dynasty.

水旺居垣須有智。註釋：凡水旺居垣，或化象，或從類得局者，主人有智謀才藝，為人面圓美須。若不成局者，主性奸猾，不實之人也。金堅主義卻能為。註釋：夫庚辛金者，在五行主義。若以為用神，或屬化從類，得局歸垣者，主人必有義，而剛毅豪傑，或刑戰失令者，無義兇頑也。若陽金運行寅午戌方，則煉成器，若陰金運行子丑亥方，則為佳也。

When water is strong and each element is in its proper position, the person is certainly wise. The commentary says: if water is strong and in its original position, or has become a transformed form, or is combined with similar elements to form a complete pattern, the person will have intelligence and talent, a round face, and a handsome beard. If such a pattern is not formed, the person will be cunning and unreliable. Those with strong metal qualities are characterized by 'righteousness' and are capable of action. The commentary says:庚 and 辛 metal represent 'righteousness' in the Five Phases. If they are used as the useful god, or belong to transformed forms or follow a pattern and finally settle in their proper position, the person will certainly value righteousness, be resolute and vigorous, and have the style of a hero. If they are punished and clashed, and lose their season, they will become wicked and untrustworthy people. For yang metal, when it goes through the fire directions of寅, 午, 戌, it can be refined into a useful tool. For yin metal, when it goes through the water directions of子, 丑, 亥, it is considered good.

金水聰明而好色。註釋：夫水主智，金主義，金白水清，聰明好色，如水太旺，必是酒色無安之人。水土混雜必多愚 註釋：夫水主智，被土而混雜者，令人多愚魯矣。遐齡得於中和，夭折喪於偏枯。註釋：凡造化得中和者必壽，偏枯者必夭，又如煞強身弱，而失中和者，其人亦夭。

People with the metal and water elements in mutual generation are intelligent but also prone to indulgence in women and sex. The commentary explains: in the Five Phases, water represents 'wisdom' and metal represents 'righteousness'. When metal is white and water is clear, it signifies intelligence, but it also tends to lead to a liking for women. If water is too strong, the person is likely to be addicted to alcohol and women, and not content with their place. When water and earth are mixed together, the person is often dull. The commentary explains: since water represents wisdom, if it is disturbed by earth and becomes turbid, the person tends to be dull and slow. Longevity comes from harmony in the Five Phases, while premature death arises from imbalance. The commentary explains: those whose destiny has a balanced and harmonious energy tend to live long, while those with an imbalance are likely to die young. For example, if the seven killer star is strong and the day master is weak, and the balance is lost, such people also tend to have short lifespans.

辰戌剋制並沖，犯刑名。註釋：凡魁罡全更帶刑沖者，必主犯刑，女命亦然，若身坐辰戌以有貴者，如貴亦主破敗不成，若女人則傷夫克子。以日時為重，年月次之。子卯相刑門戶，全無禮德。註釋：夫子卯為禮義，日月為門戶，郭璞玉照雲子卯相刑門戶，全無禮德。予取用甚驗。月令日支見者為奇，值時次之。無禮德者，主帷薄不修，丑聲外聞。壬子 癸卯 丙子 丁酉 此丙子用金為財祿，不合丁火坐酉中長生之地，財神又被劫，更子卯相刑，故妻不賢，惟薄不修，家道不肅。

The trigrams Chen and Xu mutually control each other and clash with each other, mainly involving legal punishment. The commentary says: whenever both "Kui Gang" are present and there are punishments and clashes, it is certain that the person will commit crimes, and women are no exception; if the day stem is on Chen or Xu and there is noble fortune in the destiny, even though one may attain high status, it will lead to failure and inability to achieve success in the middle of the way; for women, it will cause harm to their husbands and children. This rule is most important for the day pillar and hour pillar, and less so for the year and month pillars. The trigrams Zi and Mao clash at the gate positions, resulting in complete lack of propriety, morality, and virtue. The commentary says: Zi and Mao originally represent propriety and righteousness, and the day and month pillars are the gateways for entering and exiting; Guo Pu's "Yu Zhao Ding Zhen Jing" states that when Zi and Mao clash at the gate positions, there is complete lack of propriety and virtue, and I have used this to verify, and it is very effective. These two situations are most critical when they appear in the month ruler and day stem, and less so when they appear in the hour pillar. The term "lack of propriety and virtue" refers to the lack of discipline within the family, leading to scandals spreading outside. Here is an example of a birth chart: Ren Zi year, Gui Mao month, Bing Zi day, Ding You hour. In this case, the Bing fire is supported by the You metal as wealth and fortune, but the Ding fire in the hour pillar is sitting directly on You, which is the place of growth for the self, thus the wealth star is robbed. Moreover, the Zi and Mao clash, leading to an unvirtuous wife, disorder within the household, and lack of family discipline.

棄印就財審偏正。註釋：凡印格忌財，此理明矣。若正印居月令者，不可見財。偏印居月令者，卻喜年時見財，不妨棄印就財，舍輕就重。丁亥 戊申 壬申 丙丁 此造壬生七月，坐長生祿於亥，印身旺也。喜丙丁財透，而祿於午，又行運南方之地。所以棄印就財而貴。

Should one give up the official seal to seek wealth, it is first necessary to distinguish between the official seal and the auxiliary official seal. The commentary says: generally, the official seal is disliked when wealth stars appear, and this principle is clear. However, if the official seal is the main one in the month, then wealth stars should not be seen; but if the official seal is the auxiliary one, it is actually favorable to see wealth stars in the year pillar or the hour pillar. Therefore, one may give up the official seal for wealth, abandoning the lighter for the heavier. Take an example of a birth chart: born in the year of Ding Hai, month of Wu Shen, day of Ren Shen, and the hour pillar is Bing Wu. In this case, the water day master is born in the seventh month, with the long life in Shen and the official seal in Hai, both the official seal and the body are strong. It is fortunate that the fire stars Bing and Ding are revealed, with the wealth in Wu, and the big luck also goes to the southern fire direction. Therefore, by giving up the official seal for wealth, he attains high status.

棄財就殺論剛柔。註釋：凡陰干從地支純殺者，多貴。蓋陰柔能從物，若陽干則次之。蓋陽干不受制也。己巳 癸酉 乙丑 甲申 此陰木從金也。見前。傷官無財難恃，雖巧必貧。註釋：夫傷官格者，須要身旺敵財。財要生氣，不要盜財之氣，便是發福。若無官又無財官，雖巧必貧。

Whether one should give up wealth to follow the seven killing stars depends on the strength and flexibility of the day stem. The commentary says: whenever a yin stem meets the pure seven killing stars in the earthly branches and submits to them, it is often a sign of wealth and honor. This is because yin stems are flexible and can be controlled; yang stems are less so, as they are strong and unwilling to be restrained. For example, the birth chart of someone born in Jisi year, Guiyou month, Yichou day, and Jiashen hour is an example of yin wood following metal, which has already been mentioned. In the pattern of a person with a wounded official star, without wealth to rely on, even if they are clever, they will certainly be poor. The commentary says: the wounded official pattern requires the body to be strong enough to bear wealth; wealth must have life qi, and should not be stolen or drained by other elements, in order to bring good fortune. If there is neither an official star nor wealth to rely on, even if a person is clever, they will certainly be poor and destitute.

丙子，壬，辰辛，丁酉，此造六辛生人，以壬水為傷官，歸予子辰水局，乃柱中無一點甲乙寅卯之財，此人至巧一生貧，己酉，庚午，己卯，乙丑，此造己用庚傷官，歸於酉丑金局，柱中又無一點財神，須巧多能，平生不遂。

Take one birth chart: Bingzi year, Renchen month, Xin day, Dingyou hour (the original text has a mistake in the arrangement of the heavenly stems and earthly branches). In this chart, the Xin metal day master uses Ren water as the official, and the Ren water is included in the Zi and Chen water trinity; there is not even a trace of the heavenly stems Jia or Yi or the earthly branches Yin or Mao, which represent wood wealth. Therefore, this person is extremely skillful, but poor all his life. Take another birth chart: Jiyou year, Gengwu month, Jimao day, Yichou hour. In this chart, the Ji earth day master uses Geng metal as the official, and the Geng metal is included in the You and Chou metal trinity; there is also no trace of wealth in the chart. This person is intelligent and versatile, but throughout his life, nothing goes smoothly.

食神制煞逢梟，不貧則夭。註釋：凡用食神為福，被梟神克之，不貧則夭。若梟神無食神者，卻作偏印而論。戊寅 丙辰 戊申 丙申 此造以庚金為食神，不合二丙透出，而生於寅，五歲行乙巳運，巳午會火局，因火驚死。

Using the food god to control the seven killers, yet encountering the hawk god, results in either poverty or early death. The explanation states: whenever the food god is taken as a blessing, if it is overcome by the hawk god, one will either be poor or die young; if the destiny only contains the hawk god without the food god to overcome it, then it should still be judged according to the biased printing and is not considered凶. Take an example: born in the year of Wuyin, month of Bingchen, day of Wushen, and hour of Bingshen. In this case, the庚 metal in the申 is the food god. However, two丙 fires are revealed in the heavenly stem, and since the birth month is寅, fire has the growth strength. At the age of five, entering the Yisi big destiny, the巳 and午 form a fire circle, and fire overcomes the food god. This person died from a fire accident.

男多羊刃必重婚。註釋：夫羊刃在命，若無煞，則刃必劫財，而主克妻。或刃旺財弱,而行刃運,決主克妻。女犯傷官須再嫁。註釋：凡命陽見陽，陰見陰，多無情。若陰見陽，則夫婦和鳴也。如甲見庚為殺，辛為官，見丙為食，丁為傷，犯此主剋夫。

For a man's destiny with many Yangren, it is certain that he will remarry. The explanation states: If Yangren is present in the destiny without the presence of Seven Killers to balance it, Yangren will inevitably compete with the wealth star, thus causing harm to the wife. Or if Yangren is strong and the wealth star is weak, and during a major period of Yangren, it is certain that the wife will be harmed. For a woman's destiny with a wound star, she is likely to remarry. The explanation states: If a Yang dry branch meets another Yang dry branch, or a Yin dry branch meets another Yin dry branch, there is little affection between them. Only when a Yin dry branch meets a Yang dry branch does it indicate harmony between husband and wife. For example, Jia wood meets Geng metal as Seven Killer, meets Xin metal as Correct Official, meets Bing fire as Food God, and meets Ding fire as Wound Star. If a woman's destiny includes the Wound Star harming the Official, it indicates harm to her husband.

貧敗者，皆因旺處遭刑。註釋：凡命身旺，再遇歸祿生地富貴者，則退身避位。常人則貧賤夭折也。孤寡者，只為財神被劫。註釋：凡月令財神，被比肩羊刃分劫，以奪其福，其人不特貧賤，亦孤寡也。

Those who end up in poverty and decline are all because their strongest area is subjected to punishment. The commentary says: whenever the day master is already strong, if he encounters the returning hour or growth, which are places that further strengthen him, the originally wealthy and noble should step back and know when to stop. For ordinary people, encountering such situations leads to poverty and low status, even possibly early death. Those who become lonely and isolated are only because the wealth god is robbed. The commentary says: whenever the wealth god in the month is divided and taken away by the same zodiac sign or yang ren, it steals away his fortune. Such people not only become poor and lowly, but also become lonely and without support.

去殺留官方論福，去官留殺有威權。註釋：賦雲甲以乙妹妻庚，凶為吉兆。凡論官者，以要去煞為福,用殺者,必要去官為貴。逢傷官反得夫星，乃為財命有氣。註釋：此論夫婦陰陽之正理也。如女命戊日生，以乙木為夫。則戊為燥土，乙為活木克燥土，則無情也，安能成生育之功。蓋戊生於寅，須得陽火化煉，方能成器，故以甲木為夫也。又不專以夫星定之，如無夫星原有傷官，而財神有氣，皆作有夫論也。如傷官為用神者，亦不可損傷也。

To achieve fortune, one must remove the seven killers and retain the proper official; to attain authority, one must remove the proper official and retain the seven killers. The commentary explains: old writings say "Jia marries her younger sister Yi to Geng," and what was originally凶 becomes吉. For those who use the proper official, they must remove the seven killers to gain fortune; for those who use the seven killers, they must remove the proper official to achieve status. A woman's chart encountering a harmful official (shang gan) may still receive the husband's star, because both wealth and destiny have life qi. The commentary explains: this refers to the proper principle of yin and yang harmony between husband and wife. For example, a woman with Wu earth as the day master should normally take Yi wood as her husband; but Wu earth is dry, and Yi wood is living, living wood attacking dry earth results in no mutual affection, how can they achieve the function of producing offspring? Wu earth's growth is in寅, which requires yang fire to refine it into a useful object, so it is better to take Jia wood as the husband. Moreover, one should not rely solely on the husband's star: if the chart lacks the husband's star but has a harmful official, and the wealth star has life qi, it is also considered as having a husband. If the harmful official is the useful god, it should not be harmed.

遇梟神而喪子息，定因福薄無嗣。註釋：夫女造。日主是陰干，則以傷官為子，食神為女。陽干則以食神為子，傷官為女。若男命，則陽干以七殺為子，官星為女。陰干則以官為子，比如歲運逢偏正印太過，皆主子女見刑，更看向背輕重而言，不可執一論之。

When encountering the Owl Spirit (weaving star), it indicates the loss of children, which is due to a lack of fortune leading to no descendants. The commentary explains that for a woman's destiny, if the day master is a yin stem, the wounded official (伤官) represents a son and the nourishing official (食神) represents a daughter; if the day master is a yang stem, the nourishing official represents a son and the wounded official represents a daughter. For a man's destiny, if the day master is a yang stem, the seven killing stars (七杀) represent a son and the proper official (正官) represents a daughter; if the day master is a yin stem, the proper official represents a son. For example, if there are too many偏印 (biased nurturing stars) and正印 (proper nurturing stars) in the flow year or large cycle, it indicates that children may suffer injuries or harm. One must also consider whether these stars are in harmony or conflict with the day master, and whether their strength is light or heavy, and not rigidly follow a single rule for interpretation.

二戌沖辰禍不淺。註釋：如八字原有辰戌相沖，又運逢戌再沖，主禍不淺。兩干不雜名利齊。註釋：凡兩干不雜，更入格，方作貴論。如或刑沖剋戰，不為善也，宜細詳之。丙子辛卯相逢，荒淫滾浪。註釋：凡八字天干相合，地支相刑，如丙合辛，子刑卯之類，乃滾浪桃花，男犯之好酒色荒淫，因而喪身，病在膀胱腎經，若子卯歲亦然。如甲寅己巳，一同論之。壬辰 壬子 丙子 辛卯 此造天干丙辛相合，不合地支子卯刑之，行乙卯運，因貪色病膀胱而亡。

Two Wu elements clash with one Chen, indicating serious misfortune. The commentary explains: For example, if the original八字 already has a conflict between Chen and Wu, and then in the big destiny period another Wu comes to clash again, it indicates serious troubles. When the heavenly stems are only two characters and not mixed, both fame and fortune can be complete. The commentary explains: Any pattern where two heavenly stems are not mixed must also be in a proper pattern to be considered as a noble destiny; if there are punishments, conflicts,restrain, or battles involved, it is not good, and should be carefully distinguished. When the pillars of Bingzi and Xinmao meet, it indicates licentiousness and indulgence. The commentary explains: Whenever the heavenly stems of a八字 combine while the earthly branches are in conflict, such as when Bing combines with Xin and Zi conflicts with Mao, it is called "rolling wave peach blossom"; for men, this leads to indulgence in wine and women, licentiousness, and ultimately death, with illness affecting the bladder and kidney meridians; if the flow year meets Zi or Mao, the situation is the same. Similarly, the combination of Jiayin and Jisi follows the same principle. Here is an example of a birth chart: Renchen year, Renzi month, Bingzi day, Xinmao hour. In this case, the heavenly stems Bing and Xin combine, but the earthly branches Zi and Mao conflict. During the big destiny period of Yimao, he died from a bladder illness caused by excessive indulgence in women.

子午卯酉全備，酒色荒迷。註釋：凡子午卯酉全者，謂之遍野桃花。若入格不失局者，須貴而有財，皆主荒淫酒色薄德之人。天干煞顯，無制者賤。註釋：凡天干透殺，身有所歸；遇食神則貴。如煞顯而無食神制之，更沖戰者，賤也。

When the four earthly branches Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are all present, the person tends to indulge in alcohol and lust. The commentary says: whenever the four branches Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are all present, it is called "Taohua all over the field." Such a destiny can bring wealth and prosperity if it is in a proper pattern and not disrupted, but it generally indicates a person who is licentious and lustful, with shallow morality. If the heavenly stem reveals a seven killer without being restrained, the destiny is certainly lowly. The commentary says: whenever the seven killer appears in the heavenly stem, the daily ruler has some support; if it is further restrained by the food god, it becomes noble. But if the seven killer appears without the food god to restrain it, and instead constantly conflicts and struggles with the daily ruler, then the destiny is certainly lowly.

癸丑 辛酉 乙卯 癸未 此造生於秋令，而煞旺，坐卯而身強敵殺，柱中無食神以制殺，更透梟神，卯酉丑未相沖，為性不仁，兇惡好殺，貧乏終身。地支財伏，暗生者奇。註釋：郭璞云：壬癸生於寅月，暗藏三陽之火為財。而暗生官，斯為貴命，若透出丙丁則不妙。順行喜午未運，逆行喜戌亥運。若申酉運則散，見刑行夾煞主死。

Take the example of a birth chart: born in the year of Guichou, month of Xinyou, day of Yimao, and hour of Guiwei. This person is born in autumn when the metal is strong and the seven deadly enemies (seven杀) are powerful. The day's ruler is Yimao wood, sitting on the卯, which makes the person's strength sufficient to oppose the seven deadly enemies. However, there is no food god (食神) in the chart to control the seven deadly enemies, but instead the癸 water Owl Spirit is revealed. The卯 and酉, as well as the丑 and未, are in mutual conflict. This person has an unkind nature, is cruel and fond of killing, and will live a life of poverty. The wealth star is hidden in the earth branch and secretly generates the official star, making the pattern very unusual. The commentary says: Guo Pu explained that the壬 and癸 water, born in the寅 month, have the hidden丙 fire in the寅 as their wealth; this wealth secretly generates the戊 earth official star, which is a sign of a noble destiny; if the丙 and丁 fire are clearly revealed in the heavenly stem, it would be bad. The favorable big years are the午 and未 when moving forward, and the戌 and亥 when moving backward; if the person goes through the申 and酉 years, the hidden wealth will be scattered; if there is also punishment and clash or the person enters a place of deadly enemies, it will lead to death.

因財致禍，羊刃與歲運並臨。註釋：凡月支羊刃，喜見官殺，不要見財，如歲運又見刃，必因財致禍，輕則災咎，重則喪身。貪食乖疑，命帶梟神應有禍。註釋：凡支干梟食重者，遇七煞的歲運，則貪食生病，更帶刑沖，則主禍不淺矣。

This misfortune is caused by the Yangren and the current year's big fortune both affecting the person. The commentary says: Those whose month's branch is occupied by Yangren prefer to see official stars or killing stars to control it, and should not see wealth. If the current year's big fortune also meets Yangren, it will certainly bring misfortune due to wealth, minor cases may lead to calamity or mistakes, serious cases may result in death. Greed for food leading to disorder and suspicion is the misfortune of having the Owl Spirit in the destiny. The commentary says: Those who have both Owl Spirit and food stars in their heavenly stems and earthly branches, if they meet the year of seven killing stars, will get sick due to greed for food; if they also have punishment and clash, the misfortune will be more serious.

癸未 丁巳 丁卯 癸卯 此造自坐梟神奪食，有貪食之病。行戊午運，戊子年，丁食午中己土，發殺祿於子，與日時卯宮無禮相刑，故初年食耗而退。日時相逢卯酉，始生必主遷移。註釋：夫卯酉，乃日月出入之門戶。如卯日生，逢亥月令，又逢酉時，必主有生之日，家居不定，有遷移修造之事。

A certain birth chart is: born in the year Guiwei, in the month Dingsi, on the day Dingmao, and at the hour Guimao. The day's ruler sits on the卯 wood, which is the Owl Spirit, taking away the food, indicating a problem of greed for food. When entering the Wuwu big destiny year and encountering the Wuzi flowing year, the Ding fire uses the己 earth in the午 to become the food god, while the癸 water seven killer is in the子 and gets its strength, the子 and the two卯 in the day and hour columns form the punishment of impropriety, so early years are affected by food consumption and decline. When the day pillar and hour pillar both meet卯 and酉, there must be a move in the family at birth. The explanation says:卯 and酉 are the gates of the sun and moon rising and setting. For example, someone born on a卯 day, if the month is亥 and the hour is酉, it indicates that during the time of birth, the family residence is unstable, with possible relocation or construction of housing.

癸丑 辛酉 乙卯 壬午 此造乙與辛戰鬥，而卯日酉月相沖，始生之日，主遷移不定。又主所生之處，左有樹木，右有金鋪，前有道路。造化因逢戌亥，平生敬信神祗。註釋：夫戌亥為天門，玉照雲時逢戌亥。道士僧人。身坐天門者，若不是僧道，亦主敬信神佛。己酉 丙子 戊戌 癸亥 此命身坐戊戌，一生敬信神祗。

An example of a birth chart:Guichou year, Xinyou month, Yimao day, Renwu hour. In this chart, the 乙 wood and 辛 metal clash, and the卯 day and 酉 month also conflict, indicating that the person was born during times of frequent family moves. It also suggests that the place of birth had trees on the left and a metal shop on the right, with a road in front. If this chart encounters 戌 or 亥, the person will devote their whole life to believing in deities. The explanation says: 戌 and 亥 are called 'Heaven's Gate'. The book 《Yuzhao Dingzhen Jing》 states that when the hour pillar meets 戌 or 亥, the person is likely to become a monk or a Taoist. If the day ruler sits on Heaven's Gate, even if they do not leave home, they will show respect and devotion to deities. Another example of a birth chart:Jiyou year, Bingzi month, Wuxu day, Guihai hour. In this chart, the day ruler sits on 戌 and the hour pillar is 亥, so the person will devote their whole life to believing in deities.

陰克陰，陽克陽，財神有用。官化殺，官太旺，太過傾危。註釋：夫官星多者，則化官為殺，人命遇之返凶矣。戊子 丙辰 癸巳 丙辰 此造癸用戊土為官，柱中太多，反為不吉。行壬戌運，官多化煞而逝。

Heavenly Stems that are yinrestrain yin Heavenly Stems, and yangrestrain yang Heavenly Stems, only then is the wealth god effective. Once the official star turns into seven killers, if the official star is too strong, it will lead to overturning and danger. The commentary says: if there are too many official stars, they will turn into killers, and when a person's fate meets this, it will turn into misfortune. For example, a birth chart with Wuzi year, Bingchen month, Guisi day, and Bingchen hour. In this case, the癸 water uses the戊 earth as the official star, but there is too much earth in the column, which is not auspicious. When he entered the Renxu big destiny year, the official stars became killers and he died.

煞多無殺，反不為害。註釋：此即從殺格，若煞旺運，多富貴。甲寅 癸酉 乙酉 乙酉 此造乙木身弱，喜得四柱無一倚靠之神，地支三重酉，只作得從煞看，故富貴也，位至三公太保。

When the seven杀 (seven deadly stars) are extremely numerous, they are actually equivalent to none, and do not become harmful. The commentary explains: this is called the 'from杀' pattern. If one's fortune flows towards a strong seven杀, they are likely to achieve wealth and honor. For example, a birth chart with the year Jiayin, month Guiyou, day Yiyou, and hour Yiyou. In this case, the wood of Yi is weak, and it is fortunate that there is no god in the four pillars to support the body. The triple酉 gold in the earth branches can only be viewed as following the seven杀, so it leads to wealth and honor, and the person may reach the position of the Three Grand Ministers and the Grand Guardian.

財多逢財，運逢化殺生災。註釋：凡局財多，歲運見財者，謂之財化煞凶也。印多無印，運忌比劫旺地。註釋：凡印綬多得地者，最不宜比肩劫財身旺地。詩云：印綬不以無根，論比劫相逢總不宜。運行財地並比劫，命行值此主傷悲。又云：印綬不喜行臨官，帝旺逢之亦不歡。運行身旺地，未可許榮昌，最喜官煞也。

Wealth has already been abundant and now meets wealth again, causing wealth to transform into seven killers and bringing disaster. The commentary says: whenever the birth chart already has a lot of wealth, and the stream year and big year meet wealth again, it is called "wealth transforming into a killer," which is an ominous sign. Too much印 is actually like having no印, and it is not advisable for the big year to go to the prosperous land of the same or similar elements. The commentary says: for those who have a lot of印 and each has its proper position, it is most unsuitable to go to the prosperous land of same or similar elements. There is a poem that says:印 does not fear having no root, but meeting same or similar elements is always not advisable; when the big year goes to the wealth land and meets same or similar elements, it is a sad step in the destiny. Another poem says:印 does not like to go to the officialdom year, and meeting the prosperity year is also not liked; when the big year goes to the prosperous land of the self, it cannot be expected for prosperity and glory, the most preferred is the year of official or killer.

八字得局失垣，平生不遇。註釋：凡木逢亥卯未，金逢巳酉丑之類，乃得局。若木局秋生，金局夏生，豈不失垣乎，主平生不遇。壬申，癸丑，壬子，甲辰 此八字申子辰會水局，而生於丑月，失垣也。其人心胸茅塞，名利無成，行午運沖日干不祿。

The eight characters may form a complete pattern, but if they lose their original position and season, the person will never achieve success. The commentary says: whenever wood meets Hai-Mao-Wei or metal meets Si-You-Chou, it is considered a complete pattern; but if the wood pattern is born in autumn or the metal pattern is born in summer, it has lost its original position, which means the person will never meet favorable conditions. Take an example: Renshen year, Guichou month, Renzi day, Jiachen hour. This八字 forms a water pattern with Shen, Zi, and Chen, but it is born in the Chou month, which is the loss of its original position. This person has a closed mind, and achieves nothing in fame and fortune. When he enters the Wu season, it clashes and controls the day stem, leading to his death.

四柱歸垣得局，早歲軒昂。註釋：凡木局春生，火局夏生，金局秋生，水局冬生，土生四季月，皆為歸垣得局，富貴無疑矣。癸亥木 乙卯木 乙未木 壬午木 曲直格。癸酉金 乙丑金 庚辰金 辛巳金 從革格。壬寅火 丙午火 丙戌火 甲午火 炎上格。庚午水 甲申水 壬子水 甲辰水 潤下格。

When the four pillars are in their proper positions and form a harmonious combination, the person is young but has an impressive and noble bearing. The commentary says: if a wood element is born in spring, a fire element in summer, a metal element in autumn, a water element in winter, and earth in the months of辰, 戌, 丑, or 未, it is considered to be in its proper place and forming a favorable combination, which certainly leads to wealth and honor. Below are four examples, with the Nayin sound element noted under each pillar: Guihai, Yimao, Yiwei, Renwu, all with the Nayin sound element of wood, forming the "Curved and Straight Pattern"; Guiyou, Yichou, Gengchen, Xinsi, all with the Nayin sound element of metal, forming the "From and Reform Pattern"; Renyin, Bingwu, Bingxu, Jiawu, all with the Nayin sound element of fire, forming the "Inflaming Pattern"; Gengwu, Jiashen, Renzi, Jiachen, all with the Nayin sound element of water, forming the "Moistening and Descending Pattern".

木逢類象，榮貴高遷。註釋：如甲乙天干，生於春月，地支值寅卯辰全，而無間斷破害，必主榮貴。惟怕引至時上，為死絕之鄉則不吉。癸卯 甲寅 甲辰 乙亥 此造木生春月，四柱純全旺，又非死絕鄉，故官至御史。

When wood meets the same kind of elements, it can flourish and continuously rise. The commentary says: For example, if the heavenly stems are Jia or Yi wood, and they are born in the month of spring, with the earthly branches of Yin, Mao, and Chen all present without any interruption or damage, it will surely lead to honor and prestige. However, the fear is that this energy leads to the hour pillar but falls into the place of death or decline, which is not auspicious. Take an example of a birth: Guimao year, Jiayin month, Jiachen day, Yihai hour. In this case, wood is born in spring, the four pillars are all wood, the energy is pure and strong, and the hour pillar Hai is the long life of wood, not a place of death or decline, so he became a censor.

命用梟神，富家營造。註釋：如甲用丙為食神，而丙來生戊土，則戊乃甲之財也。夫丙既為甲之食神，則為丙之梟神，而丙受甲之役使也。庚子 戊寅 壬子 壬寅 此造壬生庚為偏印，寅為財食，故壬子生寅木，而為庚之財也，卻賴庚金生身，故為富家掌財也。

Those who use the Owl Spirit in their destiny often manage businesses in wealthy families. The commentary says: For example, if the Jia wood takes the Bing fire as its food god, the Bing fire then generates the Wu earth, making the Wu earth the wealth of the Jia wood. Since the Bing fire is the food god of the Jia wood, the Jia wood becomes the Owl Spirit of the Bing fire, so the Bing fire must obey the Jia wood. Take the case of a birth chart with Gengzi year, Wuyin month, Renzi day, and Renyin hour. In this case, the Ren water takes the Geng metal as its biased scholar, the寅 contains the丙 fire as wealth and the甲 wood as food; the Ren water nourishes the寅 wood, which in turn becomes the wealth of the Geng metal, and the day's main element, the Ren water, also relies on the Geng metal for support. Therefore, this person is in a wealthy family managing finances.

財官俱敗者死。註釋：凡命以官與財為用者，俱要行財官旺鄉為福。如行敗地，謂之祿馬衰，主死。戊子 丙辰 癸巳 庚申 此造癸用戊官丙財，得祿於己，運行方受赦令，行酉運不祿。

A person whose wealth and official stars are in a declining place will die. The commentary says: For a destiny where official star and wealth star are considered useful gods, they must go to a place where wealth and official stars are strong to be fortunate; if they go to a declining place, it is called "decline of official and horse," which indicates death. An example of a birth chart is: born in the year of Wuzi, month of Bingchen, day of Guisi, and hour of Gengshen. In this case, the癸water takes戊earth as official star and丙fire as wealth star. Both official and wealth stars are in the巳earth where they have their strength. When traveling through good fortune, they could still receive royal pardon. But when they reach the酉year, the巳and酉 combine, causing both wealth and official stars to decline, and the person dies.

食神逢梟者凶。註釋：凡食神為福者，柱中不要梟神。如歲運又見梟神，輕而災咎，重則損神。甲辰 丙寅 壬子 辛亥 此造甲木食神得祿，造化可取，不合身坐刃地，會水局。奪了丙火財星，行庚午運，食神被傷，而一貧徹骨。

The food god meets the hawk god and it becomes dangerous. The commentary says: For a destiny where the food god brings fortune, the pillar should not contain the hawk god; if in the stream year or big year the hawk god appears again, the light case brings calamity and mistakes, the heavy case causes injury to life. Take an example of a birth chart: Jiachen year, Bingyin month, Renzi day, Xinhai hour. In this case, the wood food god is in寅 and gets its strength, originally capable of good fortune; unfortunately, the day's ruler sits on Zi and has the Yangren, and also combines with Chen and Hai to form a water trinity, taking away the fire wealth star. When he enters the Gengwu big year, the metal hawk god comes to harm the food god, and this person becomes extremely poor.

歸祿有財而獲福。註釋：凡歸祿格無官星者，號曰青雲得路，本用財也，固喜傷官食神生財為貴。壬寅，辛亥，壬寅，辛亥，此造以寅中丙火為福，而身旺敵財，喜行東方之地，極貴。無財歸祿必須貧 註釋：凡歸祿格無官煞，又無財星，不入他格，貧命也。辛丑 庚子 壬申 辛亥 此命無財可倚，而金水太旺，運行西方，賣盡田園而貧。

In the "Returning Wealth" pattern, one must have wealth to attain happiness. The commentary says: if someone has the "Returning Wealth" pattern but does not see the official star, it is called "Qing Yun De Lu" (ascending smoothly on the path). In such a case, wealth should naturally be the main focus, so the best is to have the official star or the food god star to generate wealth, which leads to high status. For example, a birth chart with the year RENYIN, month XINHAI, day RENYIN, and hour XINHAI. In this case, the fire in the寅 (Yin) is the source of fortune. The day's main element is strong enough to bear wealth, and it is favorable to travel to the eastern wood land to generate fire, which brings great status. If the "Returning Wealth" pattern lacks wealth, then one will certainly be poor. The commentary says: if someone has the "Returning Wealth" pattern but neither the official star nor the wealth star is present, and it cannot be included in any other pattern, then it is a poor destiny. For example, a birth chart with the year XINCHOU, month GENGZI, day RENSHEN, and hour XINHAI. This person has no wealth to rely on, and the metal and water are too strong. If the big luck goes to the western metal land, the fields and land will be sold out, leading to poverty.

太歲忌逢戰鬥。註釋：此日犯歲君也，若為用神者無咎，如壬日以丙火為財，柱中原有財，雖犯太歲，反為吉也。羊刃不喜刑沖。註釋：凡羊刃而無殺制者，逢羊刃歲君而多凶。若無財者輕，有財者重，更帶傷官沖刑戰鬥，主禍不淺。

The Tai Sui is most忌 to clash with the day stem. The commentary says: this is called "the day stem offending the Tai Sui"; however, if this Tai Sui is the useful god, there will be no fault. For example, if the day stem is Ren water and the wealth is Bing fire, and there is already wealth in the column, although the day stem clashes with the Tai Sui, it is actually auspicious. The Yangren does not like to be harmed by刑 or 冲. The commentary says: if there is Yangren but no seven killer to control it, encountering the Tai Sui of Yangren is usually ominous. Those without wealth suffer minor misfortunes, while those with wealth suffer greater misfortunes; if combined with injury official and 冲, 刑, or conflict, the misfortunes will be serious.

豈知遇正官，卻無俸祿。註釋：如甲用辛為官，以物元推之，甲乃陽木，辛乃陰金，不能克之，以成其器也。戊辰 戊午 庚辰 丁丑 此造用丁為官，祿於午，惜乎無財，官無生意，行西北方運，財官皆背，名利俱無。

Where could one expect to meet a proper official position yet still lack salary? The commentary explains: For example, if Jia wood uses Xin metal as the official star, examining the nature of things: Jia is yang wood, and Xin is yin metal. Yin metal cannot overcome yang wood, thus unable to shape or refine it into an object. Take a birth chart as an example: Wuchen year, Wuwu month, Gengchen day, Dingchou hour. This chart uses Ding fire as the official star, with Ding's strength in Wu; unfortunately, there is no wealth in the chart, so the official star does not receive support. Moreover, the big luck period goes to the Northwest of metal and water, which further separates wealth and official star, resulting in both fame and fortune being empty.

蓋緣逢七煞，乃有聲名。註釋：夫七煞乃權也。以五行之理推之，煞即正官之用，如庚金制甲，甲制戊土之類。如時上貴格，而無損壞，乃一品宰相。甲申 丙寅 乙卯 辛巳 此造源遠命，拜將封王，一位貴格也。

The reason one gains fame is because their destiny meets the Seven Killers. The commentary explains that the Seven Killer represents authority. According to the principles of the Five Phases, the Seven Killer can also be used as a proper official. For example, if the庚 metal controls the甲 wood, or the甲 wood controls the戊 soil, this is considered a proper official relationship. If the Seven Killer appears alone in the hour pillar and is not damaged, it is considered a high-ranking official's destiny. Let's take an example birth chart: Jiashen year, Bingyin month, Yimao day, Xinsi hour. This chart has deep roots and the person reaches the position of a general and is granted a marquis title, which is exactly the case of a single Seven Killer in the hour pillar.

不從不化，淹留仕路之人。得從得化，顯達功名之士。註釋：夫不從不化者，最怕傷了貴氣。若得化得從者，其功必顯達也。甲午 丁卯 壬申 乙巳 此造丁化壬木，二月得令，惜乎壬水自坐長生持勢，巳申類金局以克木，化木不成，又支元刑沖，乃下造也。辛亥 辛丑 丙子 己亥 此造地支亥子丑，類成水局而化，有所貴，故貴。此翰林方狀元命。

If a person cannot follow or transform, they will be stuck in their career without advancement; if they can both follow and transform, they will achieve fame and success. The commentary says: a fate that cannot follow or transform is most afraid of losing its noble qualities; if one can truly follow and transform, their achievements will certainly be prominent. Here are two examples of fate: someone born in the year of Jiawu, month of Dingmao, day of Renshen, and hour of Yisi. In this case, Ding and Ren are meant to combine to transform into wood, and since Ding is in the month of February when wood is in command, it should be possible to transform. Unfortunately, the Ren water is sitting on the long life of Shen, relying on its strength and refusing to follow or transform. The Si and Shen also form a metal group to overcome wood, so the transformation into wood fails. The branches also have punishments and clashes, so this is a lower fate. Another example is someone born in the year of Xinhai, month of Xinchou, day of Bingzi, and hour of Jihai. In this case, the branches Hai, Zi, and Chou form a water group and smoothly transform, thus acquiring noble qualities. This is the fate of a Hanlin scholar who became the top状元.

化成祿旺者生。註釋：凡化成造物者，要行本祿旺運，如戊癸化火局，要行南方運。化成祿絕者死。註釋：凡化成局者，最怕行祿絕馬衰之運。如戊癸化火行水鄉，丁壬化木行金鄉，輕則殘廢，重則傷生。

When the transformed spirit is already formed and the fortune moves into the旺 (prosperous) phase of the禄 (favorable position) of the transformed spirit, it can generate positive effects. Explanation: For a destiny where the transformed energy has already been formed, it is best to move into the prosperous phase of the禄 of the transformed spirit itself. For example, if the destiny is formed by the combination of Wu and Gui transforming into fire, it is favorable to move into the southern fire fortune. When the transformed spirit is already formed but the fortune moves into the绝 (declining) phase of the禄 of the transformed spirit, it indicates death. Explanation: For a destiny where the transformed energy has already formed a complete pattern, it is most dangerous to move into the declining phase of the禄 of the transformed spirit or into a phase where the Post-horse (post-horse) is weak. For example, if the destiny is formed by Wu and Gui transforming into fire but moves into a water region, or if the destiny is formed by Ding and Ren transforming into wood but moves into a metal region, the consequences can be minor disabilities or even death.

處僧道之首，用煞反輕。註釋：夫煞，乃權星也。若身旺殺輕者，必為僧道之首。或入格清則貴而富，必是天師。受憲臺之職，偏官得地。註釋：凡煞有制伏，刑沖有用，財食兼備，必受憲臺之職。

Those who can become leaders of Buddhist or Taoist monasteries are those whose seven killing stars (seven杀) are used but are weak. The commentary says: the seven killing star is a star of authority. If the day ruler is strong and the seven killing star is weak, one will certainly become the leader of Buddhist or Taoist monks; if the pattern is formed and the structure is pure, then one will be both noble and wealthy, even becoming the heavenly master of Taoism. Those who can hold positions in the Imperial Inspection Office are those whose biased killing star is strong and effective. The commentary says: whenever the seven killing star is controlled and restrained, and the punishments and clashes are used appropriately, and wealth and food stars are also present, one will certainly be appointed to a position in the Imperial Inspection Office, which is a law enforcement position.

生地相逢，壯年不祿。註釋：如八字已旺，再行歸祿生地。經云金剛太強，自刑其身。木落歸根，水流趨東，則為自刑。如庚辛用丙丁為官，甲木為財，火木至申酉死絕，財官俱敗，用神被傷，故壯年不祿也。

If the Useful God meets the Growth place again, the person will die in middle age. The commentary says: For example, if the original八字 is already very strong, and the big destiny cycle goes to the returning禄 or Growth places which support the strength. The classic says: If gold is too strong, it will injure itself; if wood withers and returns to its root, or water flows east and does not return, these are all considered self-punishment. For example, for庚 and 辛 metal, the丙 and 丁 fire are the officials, and the 甲 wood is the wealth. When fire and wood arrive at the申 and 酉 places, they are in death and extinction. The wealth and officials return to the place of failure, the Useful God is injured, so the person dies in middle age.

時歸敗絕，老後無終。註釋：凡命以年為祖宗，月為父母，日為己身，日支為妻妾，時為子息。又月為初主，日為中主，時為未主，時歸敗地，主晚損子息。己酉 丙子 丙寅 辛卯 此造先貴後賤，蓋丙前逢官，後歸敗地，又子卯相刑，失其官顯，故先貴後賤，而子癸生乙木，盜官之氣也。

The time pillar falls in a place of decline and destruction, leading to an unsatisfactory end in old age. The commentary explains: when analyzing a person's destiny, the year pillar represents ancestors, the month pillar represents parents, the day stem represents oneself, the day branch represents wife or concubine, and the time pillar represents children. Moreover, the month pillar governs the first half of life, the day pillar governs the middle part, and the time pillar governs the latter part. If the time pillar falls into a place of decline, it indicates damage to children in old age. For example, a birth chart with Jiyou year, Bingzi month, Bingyin day, and Xinmao hour. This person first enjoys high status but later becomes humble: the fire of Bing is first confronted by the癸water official in the Zi branch, but later falls into the Mao branch, which is a place of decline. Additionally, the Zi and Mao branches are in mutual conflict, causing the official and noble status to be lost, hence the decline from prosperity to hardship. Moreover, the癸water in the Zi branch nourishes the乙wood in the Mao branch, thus draining the official star's energy.

財逢旺人多富。註釋：如甲乙生人，用戊己為財，八字有火局，則財神有氣，或運行南方及長生之地，必發福。官遇長生命必榮。註釋：如丁日干，以壬水為官，四柱得壬申字，即官長生也，其命必榮達。

A person whose wealth star meets a prosperous place is likely to be wealthy. The commentary says: For example, a person born with Jia or Yi wood as the day stem, whose wealth star is Wu or Ji earth, if there is a fire formation in the birth chart, fire can generate earth, thus giving the wealth star life qi; or if the big destiny moves to the southern direction or the place where the wealth star is born, they will certainly prosper. When the official star meets growth, the destiny is certainly distinguished. The commentary says: For example, a person with Ding fire as the day stem, whose official star is Ren water, if in the four pillars there is the column of Renshen, Shen is the place where Ren water is born, meaning the official star sits on growth, such a destiny will certainly achieve success.

丁生酉境，丙辛遇之絕嗣。財臨煞地，父死而不歸家。若能觀覽熟讀詳玩，貴賤萬無一失。註釋：辛金以火為子，酉時乃火死地，有丙字合，化水克火，主無嗣。庚午有甲申字財臨殺，主父死，子客在外。

Ding fire falling into the酉 position, and then meeting with Bing and Xin combining, will lead to a lack of descendants; the wealth star is in the place of seven evils, meaning the father dies outside and cannot return home. If one can read these words repeatedly, memorize them thoroughly and understand them well, then judging wealth and poverty will be certain. The commentary says: Xin metal takes fire as its son star, and the酉 hour is the death place of fire; with Bing appearing again to combine with Xin, Bing and Xin combine to form water, which then turns to overcome fire, so there will be no sons. On a Gengwu day, if there is also the Jiashen column, the wealth of the甲 wood is exactly on the seven evils of the申 metal, which indicates the father's death outside and the son being away from home.

大哉干支，生物之始。本乎天地，萬象宗焉。太易生水，未有氣也。太初生火，有氣未有體也。太始生木，有形未有質也。太素生金，有質未有體也。太極生土，形質具有也。此乃生物之始，本乎天地之初。所以五行之生，水數一，火數二，木數三，金數四，土數五，五行即成質，而太極既混沌，一判胚胎，胎輕清為天，重濁為地。二氣相成，化而成天，且日月星辰，山川草木，人民魚龍禽獸，萬物宗之而生是也。

How magnificent are the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches! They are the beginning of all things, originating from heaven and earth. All phenomena take their foundation from them. In the first stage of the creation of heaven and earth, called "Tai Yi," water was generated, and there was no yet any qi. In the second stage, called "Tai Chu," fire was generated, and there was qi but no form. In the third stage, called "Tai Shi," wood was generated, and there was form but no substance. In the fourth stage, called "Tai Su," metal was generated, and there was substance but no complete form. Then, in the stage called "Tai Ji," earth was generated, and both form and substance were complete. This is the starting point of the generation of all things, with its origin in the initial separation of heaven and earth. Therefore, the numbers representing the generation of the Five Phases are: water is one, fire is two, wood is three, metal is four, and earth is five. Once the Five Phases have taken on substantial form, the original chaos of Tai Ji is divided, and thus the embryo is formed: the light and clear rises to become heaven, and the heavy and turbid sinks to become earth. The interaction of yin and yang qi leads to the formation of shapes, thus giving rise to the sun and moon, stars, mountains and rivers, grasses and trees, people, fish, dragons, birds, and beasts, all things taking their foundation from this.

有陰陽變化之機，時候淺深之用。以地為陰，以天為陽，言陰陽交合，而能生物。如人之婦與夫合，而生子，謂之變化之機。時謂四時，而分春夏秋冬，以三時為一春，三時為一夏，三時為一秋，三時為一冬，一時為三個月，以十二時為一日，三十日為一月，十二月為一年。一時有八刻，每時初刻，初一刻之分，故有淺深。候乃五日一候，每月三十日，分作六候，一年共計七十二候，如正月東風解凍，蟄蟲始振，魚陟負冰，獺祭魚，雁北歸，草木萌動之類是也。故有淺深用之。

There is a pivot of yin and yang change, as well as distinctions in the depth and sequence of seasonal periods. Earth belongs to yin, and heaven belongs to yang; only when yin and yang combine can all things be generated and nurtured, just as a husband and wife unite to give birth to children, which is called the pivot of change. "Time" refers to the four seasons, divided into spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each season consists of three periods, with three periods making a season. Each period is three months. Twelve hours make a day, thirty days make a month, and twelve months make a year. Each hour is divided into eight parts, further divided into initial parts, initial moments, etc., so there are distinctions in depth and sequence. "Hou" refers to a period of five days, and each month of thirty days is divided into six hou, making seventy-two hou in a year. For example, in the first lunar month, the east wind thaws the ice, insects begin to stir, fish rise to the surface of the ice, otters arrange fish and perform a ritual, geese return to the north, and grass and trees begin to sprout, all of which are hou. Therefore, distinctions in depth must be made.

故金木水火土原無主形，生剋制化，理取不一。水能生木，木能生火，火能生土，土能生金，金能生水，此生生不絕之義。金能克木，木能克土，土能克水，水能克火,火能克金,此取制化之義。雖無形之可觀。其變化之理無窮。

Therefore, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth do not have fixed forms. The principles of their generation, overcoming, control, and transformation are not limited to a single method. Water nourishes wood, wood nourishes fire, fire nourishes earth, earth nourishes metal, and metal nourishes water, which signifies an unceasing cycle of generation. Metal overcomes wood, wood overcomes earth, earth overcomes water, water overcomes fire, and fire overcomes metal, which represents the meaning of control and resolution. Although the five elements have no specific form, the principles of their transformation are endless.

假如死木，偏宜活水長濡。木之枯者，謂之死。賴水生之，得沾濡澤，可以復生。假若逢金則剝削矣，逢火則焚盡矣，得水濟之，逢春則榮。故云偏宜活水。理亦然矣。譬若頑金，最喜洪爐火段。庚辛金生於秋月，無火制伏者，謂之頑金。夫金之質，木堅剛之物。人稟之性主義，有剛果毅然卓立。若要成器，必得洪爐丙丁之火，鍛鍊操持成物，方能用之於世。如無丙丁制之，俗云一塊死鐵，不堪用也，故曰頑金。

For example, a dead tree must be continuously nourished by living water to revive. Once a tree is withered and dead, it is called a dead tree. If it receives the moisture of water, it can be revived and flourish again. If it meets metal, it will be cut and shaped; if it meets fire, it will be burned completely. Only when it meets living water, it can flourish again in spring. Therefore, it is most suitable for living water, and the reason is clear. Another example is stubborn metal, which prefers a great furnace and strong fire to forge. If the metal of Geng and Xin is born in autumn but not tempered by fire, it is called stubborn metal. Metal is a hard and strong substance. People who inherit this nature have a character of 'righteousness', being strong, decisive, and independent. However, to become a useful object, it must be repeatedly tempered by the fire of Bing and Ding in the furnace. Only then can it be used in the world. If there is no Bing or Ding fire to temper it, it is called a piece of dead iron, which is of no use, hence called stubborn metal.

太陽火忌林木為讎。太陽，日也，屬火，居午位。為人君之德，諸星不敢犯，惟忌木星，春夏之木為林木也，正謂春生夏長，木之茂盛，蔽日之光，故云：忌林木為讎。若夫秋木調零，冬木全落，其葉不能蔽日之光，此言丙火生於春夏，遇木盛者忌之，秋冬不忌。

The fire of Bing, like the sun, treats a forest of trees as an enemy. The sun is the day, belonging to the fire element, located in the position of Wu, possessing the virtue of a sovereign ruler. All the stars dare not offend it, but it is particularly wary of the wood element. The wood of spring and summer is referred to as a forest of trees: in spring it sprouts, in summer it grows vigorously, with dense branches and leaves that block the sunlight. Therefore, it is said that the forest of trees is an enemy. However, the wood of autumn has already withered, and the wood of winter has lost all its leaves, so it cannot block the sunlight. This indicates that this principle applies when Bing fire is born in spring or summer and encounters excessive wood, but it is not a concern when born in autumn or winter.

樑棟材求斧斤為友。甲木，為樑棟木也。夫樑棟之木，必得斧斤斫削雕刻，然後方可成器。斧斤者，庚金也，以斧斤喻之，而取象也。此言甲木生春。須得庚金剝削，然後有貴。若生於秋，則太過，恐傷之不為貴矣。且主筋疼骨痛之病。

Wood used for making beams and pillars must regard the axe as a friend. Jia wood is considered the material for beams and pillars. Any wood used for beams and pillars must be cut and shaped by the axe in order to become an object. Here, the axe refers to Geng metal, which is used as a metaphor. Therefore, this passage means: Jia wood born in spring must be cut by Geng metal to be shaped and thus achieve status; if born in autumn, when the metal energy is already too strong, further cutting may cause harm, making it not valuable and leading to ailments such as muscle and bone pain.

水隔火不能熔金。夫金生於秋，棲身旺之地，難得丙火以陶熔，方可成器而貴。四柱又見壬水，以克其火，則火不能熔金，使其金仍為堅剛之氣，亦不可以言貴。若無羈絆，當為從化而論可也。

Water is in the middle, preventing fire from melting metal. Metal is born in autumn, which is its strong and flourishing period. It is rare to have Bing fire to refine and shape it, allowing it to become a valuable object. However, if there is also Ren water in the four pillars to overcome the fire, the fire cannot melt the metal, and the metal remains hard and strong, thus not achieving high status. If the metal has no constraints or restraints, it should be considered according to the from-formation pattern.

金沉水豈能克木。且如甲木喜庚金為煞，若有金，又在申子辰之局，謂之金沉水底，水盛金沉，安能克其木哉？此為遇而不遇之象也。活木忌埋根之鐵。活木，無根之木，陽木也。若遇金旺有根。即能傷木，則自身受制於人，豈得為福哉，若有丙火制金，可以言福。

Gold sinking to the bottom of water cannot cut wood anymore. For example, Jia wood likes Geng metal as a seven killer to cut and shape itself, but if this metal falls into the water triple of Shen-Zi-Chen, it is called "gold sinking in water." When water becomes strong, the metal sinks, so how can it cut wood? This is a situation that seems to meet but is actually like not meeting at all. Living wood most fears iron buried beneath its roots.the so-called living wood refers to rootless wood, that is, Yang wood Jia. If it meets strong metal that also has roots, it can really harm the wood, and the day master will be controlled by others everywhere, how can it be considered as good fortune? If there is Bing fire in the destiny to control the metal, then it can be considered as good fortune.

死金嫌蓋項之泥。此言金質之弱，人遇土多，是謂土重而金遭埋沒之故。如以金為日主，歲月時又見戊己，支中又逢辰戌丑未之方是也。此象主一生被人壓伏，未可以通達斷之。甲乙欲成一塊，須知穿鑿之功。甲乙之木，生於寅卯辰之方，為之一塊，此為曲直仁壽之格局也。壬癸能達五湖，蓋有並流之性。水至於亥子丑之地，乃為湖海，則為會局，其性相併，得汪洋之勢。此等生人，有福有量，才智之士也。樗木不禁利斧。樗，朽木也，性質枯弱，言甲乙之木，生於秋金之地，則傷其身，當以亦弱疾病之輩，若有丙丁，方可取福，或行南運，制之亦美，東方之運大美，更遇西方亡矣。

A lifeless piece of metal is most afraid of soil covering its head. This refers to the inherent weakness of metal; if a person encounters too much earth, it becomes earth overpowering metal. For example, if metal is the day master, and the year, month, or hour columns also contain Wu or Ji earth, and the branches also contain the directions of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, this is exactly such a situation. This kind of destiny indicates a life of being suppressed by others and not being able to achieve success or high status. The wood of Jia and Yi must be formed into a single block, which requires the skill of carving and shaping. If Jia and Yi wood are born in the eastern directions of Yin, Mao, and Chen, they can be formed into a single block, which is called the "curved and straight longevity" pattern. The water of Ren and Gui can flow through the five lakes, because water has the nature of converging and flowing together. When water reaches the areas of Hai, Zi, and Chou, it becomes lakes and seas, forming a water pattern, with all the waters having similar characteristics and a vast and mighty momentum. Such a person has both fortune and capacity, and is a person of talent and wisdom. A tree like the樗, which is a type of scattered wood, cannot withstand the cutting of an axe. The樗 is a rotten tree, with dry and weak nature. This refers to Jia and Yi wood being born in the autumn season when metal is strong, and thus being cut and injured, making them weak and prone to illness. If there is Bing or Ding fire in the destiny to control metal, it can bring good fortune; or if the big destiny moves to the southern fire direction to control metal, it is also good; if it moves to the eastern wood direction to support the body, it is even better. However, if it encounters the western metal destiny, it will not be able to survive.

真珠最怕明爐。此當作庚戌辛亥生人，遇丙寅丁卯是也，餘者非謂此論。蓋庚戌辛亥者，納音為釵釧之金，所以怕丙丁卯爐中之火，非專以金怕火之論也。若壬申癸酉劍鋒金，又喜明爐也。

Pearl-like fine gold is most afraid of a bright furnace. This refers to people born in the years of Geng Xu and Xin Hai encountering Bing Yin and Ding Mao. Other combinations are not considered in this context. Because the nayin sound element of Geng Xu and Xin Hai is "Cai Chuan Jin," which is fine gold for jewelry, they fear the "Lu Zhong Huo" (fire in the furnace) of Bing Yin and Ding Mao. This is not a general statement that all gold fears fire. If instead it is Renshen and Guiyou with "Jian Feng Jin" (sword edge gold), they actually prefer the bright furnace for forging.

弱柳喬松，時分衰旺。壬午癸未為楊柳，至於五六月將衰矣。謂之弱柳，柔軟之象，生於春謂之盛。喬松者， 庚寅辛卯松柏木也，生於春謂之喬松。此言木之盛衰，與他木不同論也。

The weak willow and the tall pine must be distinguished in terms of their decline and strength according to the season. The Nayin sound elements Renwu and Guiwei are called 'Willow Wood', which gradually decline in May and June, so they are called weak willow, representing softness. If they are born in spring, they are strong. The so-called tall pine refers to the Nayin sound elements Gengyin and Xinmao, which are called 'Cypress Wood'. If they are born in spring, they are tall and upright pines. This refers to the prosperity and decline of these two types of wood, which should be discussed separately from other woods.

寸金丈鐵，氣用剛柔。寸金言其微弱，丈鐵言其剛健，此可審氣候之淺深而用也。柔者，用土以資之，剛者用火以制之，可以言福。隴頭之土，少木難疏。戊寅己卯城頭土也。寅為艮山，非浮薄土。既為山，難得木以疏之，木少與山不相稱，故須得均平，方見山林之秀。以人類之，則有福矣。

A small piece of gold and a long bar of iron, when used, should be distinguished by their softness and hardness. A small piece of gold represents something small and weak, while a long bar of iron represents something large and strong. One must examine the depth of the season to determine their use: the weak should be nourished by earth, and the strong should be subdued by fire, only then can fortune be discussed. On high places of fields and ridges, thick earth is needed, and if there is not enough wood, it cannot be properly ventilated. The nayin sound elements of Wuyin and Jimao are called 'City Head Earth'. Yin is also the mountain direction of Gen, so it is not a light or thin earth; since it is a mountain, it is difficult to find wood to loosen it. If there is not enough wood, it will not be in balance with the mountain's weight. Therefore, both sides must be balanced to show the elegance of mountains and forests; when applied to people, this indicates fortune.

爐內之金，溫泥反蔽。金賴土生，又云溫泥反蔽，何也？假如丙寅丁卯為爐，且壬寅癸卯為金箔，其力甚薄，又在紅爐之內，雖有浮土，不能助之，反為掩蔽。雨露安滋朽木。木至午而死，至未而入墓矣。雖有雨露，安能得活，終為不達之象。

The gold in the furnace is covered by warm soil, which is supposed to nurture it, yet here the warm soil ends up concealing it. Normally, gold is generated by soil, but in this case, the warm soil ends up obstructing it. For example, the nayin sound element of Bingyin and Dingmao is "fire in the furnace," while that of Renyin and Guimao is "gold foil gold." The gold foil is very weak, and when it is placed in the red furnace, although there is a little floating soil, it does not help at all, but instead covers the gold. Similarly, rain and dew cannot nourish a decaying tree. When wood reaches the hour of Wu, it dies; when it reaches the hour of Wei, it is in the state of being buried. Even with rain and dew, how can it survive? It is ultimately a sign of blockage and obstruction.

城牆不產珍金。城牆之土，陽土也。惟能提防氾濫，豈能產物乎？猶人之積土成陂，雖產者惟草木而已，安有珍金者乎？劍戟功成，遇火鄉而反壞。美如劍戟，賴火以成其器。倘若運至南方，重見丙丁，此為之太過,反傷其質,故云反壞。

The soil on the city wall cannot grow precious metal. The soil of the city wall is yang soil, which can only be used to block floods. How could it produce things? It is like people piling up earth to build a dike; what grows on top is at most grass and trees, how could there be precious metal? If sword and spear have already been forged, encountering fire again would cause them to be destroyed. Swords and spears, such exquisite weapons, rely on fire to shape their forms. If one's great destiny leads to the southern direction, encountering many instances of Bing and Ding fire again would mean over-exercising the forging process, thus damaging their quality. Therefore, it is said 'reverse destruction'.

城牆積就，至木地而生愁。城牆虛浮之土，遇木多則克之，或裂或傷，豈能當其任哉？癸丙春生，不雨不晴之象。癸者，陰水也。在天為雨露之水，在地為泉石之水。丙者，陽火也。在天為太陽之象，在中為爐中之火，故生於春月，二者相兼，欲雨而不雨，欲晴而不晴，各有進退之狀。人命稟此之象，亦將以為不顯不達之人也。

The city walls have already been built up, but as soon as there is wood, worry arises. The earth used for building walls is a kind of hollow soil, which is vulnerable to being overcome by excessive wood, leading to cracks or damage. How can such walls bear the responsibility of holding back water? The癸 water and丙 fire are both born in spring, creating a situation where it neither rains nor clears up.癸 is yin water, representing rain and dew in the sky and springs and springs in the earth;丙 is yang fire, symbolizing the sun in the sky and the fire in the household. When these two elements are born in spring, they create a situation where it is neither raining nor clearing, with both elements uncertain and indecisive. A person with such a destiny is one who is not prominent or prosperous.

乙丁冬產，非寒非暖之天。乙木者，陰木也。丁火者，陰火也。乙木在天為丹桂，丁火在天為星，生於冬月水盛之地，水不能克，所以不能為寒為暖之象，正得比和之義。極鋒抱水之金。此言壬申癸酉乃劍鋒之金，極其利也，則金必生水，支水干金，謂之抱水之金，其氣堅剛，功成不退。

Yi wood and Ding fire are born in winter, and the weather is neither cold nor warm. Yi is yin wood, and Ding is yin fire; Yi wood in the sky is compared to cinnabar osmanthus, and Ding fire in the sky is compared to stars. They are born in the month of winter when water is abundant, but the water cannot overcome this slight yang. Therefore, they do not form the image of severe cold nor of warmth, which fits the meaning of "like and harmonious." The sharpest is the metal that holds water. This refers to the Nayin sound element "Jianfeng Jin" (blade-edge metal) of Renshen and Guiyou. This metal is extremely sharp; metal necessarily produces water, and these two pillars are characterized by heavenly stems of metal and hidden water in the earthly branches, so they are called metal that holds water. Their nature is firm and strong, and they do not retreat after achieving success.

最鈍離爐之鐵 爐者，火也。言金剛無火制，即為鐵也。安得成器而言之，當作無用之物可矣。運至陶熔之地，可以為用。甲乙遇金強，魂歸西兌。西方金旺之地，甲乙生於秋天，正以金為斧斤，敬無火制，則其身喪矣，故曰魂歸西兌。

The dullest is iron that has left the furnace. The furnace is fire. This means that although metal is hard, if it is not refined by fire, it is just raw iron and cannot become an object. It can only be regarded as useless. When the great destiny reaches the fire element, it can be used. Jia and Yi wood meet strong metal, and their souls return to the western position of Dui. The west is the place where metal is strong. Jia and Yi wood born in autumn meet metal, which acts as the axe cutting them down. If there is no fire to control the metal, the wood will die, hence the saying "soul returns to western Dui."

庚辛逢火旺，氣散南離。此為庚辛夏長，丙丁得位。如人日主，以庚辛受丙丁之鍛鍊。則身受制太過。苟無土以生身，無壬癸以制火，則身無所賴，安可以福論之。順運行於西北，可言發一運之財。

If the heavenly stems Geng and Xin (metal) meet strong fire, their energy will dissipate in the southern direction, which corresponds to the trigram Li (Fire). This refers to Geng and Xin metal being born in summer when the fire is strong. If a person's day stem is Geng or Xin metal, and they are constantly subjected to the refining influence of Bing and Ding fire, it means they are overly restrained. If there is no earth to nourish the body or no Ren and Gui water to control the fire, the day stem has no support and cannot be considered for fortune. Only when the person's fortune moves towards the northwest, where metal and water are present, can they achieve wealth.

土燥火炎，金無所賴。土生火之盛之地，則身已燥矣。則己身所以暴燥，不能安逸，何暇生金？且金之母燥急，其子亦無所賴，理之然也。木浮水泛，火不能生。陽木無根之木，生於冬三月，則水溢矣。經云：水泛木浮者陽木。譬如木浮水上者則溼，豈能生火哉？主人飄蕩湖海之象。遇土提防，可以言福，若運行西北，不為美矣，見東南可以興隆，此為身弱者，則喜水多，未免有淫濫之譏。

The earth is dry and the fire is intense, so metal has no support. Earth born in a place where fire is strong has already been scorched and dried out; since it is itself restless and agitated, how can it have the strength to generate metal? Moreover, the mother of metal is so dry and impetuous, so the son, metal, naturally has no support. This is the reasoning. Wood floats on overflowing water, so fire cannot be generated. Yang wood is rootless wood, born in the three months of winter when water is overflowing. The classic says, "water overflowing and wood floating" refers to yang wood. For example, if wood floats on water, it is already soaked, how can fire be lit? This person's life is like drifting on rivers and lakes. If earth comes to build a dike and control the water, then fortune can be discussed; if the big destiny moves toward the northwest land of metal and water, it is not good; if it moves toward the southeast land of wood and fire, it can flourish. Conversely, this is talking about someone with weak destiny. A weak destiny originally prefers more water to generate and support it, but too much water also inevitably brings criticism of excess and indulgence.

九夏熔金，安制堅剛之木。九夏者，四五六月九十日也。謂之九夏，且如庚辛生於九夏，丙丁之地，火旺太甚，金弱則熔化矣。己身受制，如行東方財運，則不能勝任，不可以言富貴矣。遇壬癸濟之為美。

In the height of summer, the fire is so strong that even the metal torches are melted. How can such metal then subdue hard wood? The term "nine summer months" refers to the months of fourth, fifth, and sixth, totaling ninety days. For example, if庚 or 辛 metal is born in the strong fire months of 丙 or 丁, the fire is too intense, and the metal, which is already weak, will be melted. If the metal is already weakened, and then the big destiny moves to the eastern wood land, which is the wealth land, it cannot bear such wealth, and thus cannot achieve wealth and honor. At this time, if it meets 壬 or 癸 water to save it, that would be a good thing.

三冬溼土，難堰泛監之波。三冬者，冬季三個月也。如土生於三冬，且冬令屬水，土弱水盛，安能塞其巨流？反為傷身之害矣。行東南運，可以濟生，遇土運可以發福，無此二者已矣乎。

In the depths of winter, damp earth cannot hold back the overflowing flood. "Three Winters" refer to the three months of winter. If earth is present in the Three Winters, and winter itself belongs to water, then weak earth meets strong water, how can it contain such a mighty current? It would instead become a harm to oneself. For such a destiny, if the fortune moves to the Southeast of wood and fire, it can be relieved; if it meets earth fortune to support the body, it can bring blessings; if neither of these is present, then it is doomed.

輕塵撮土，終非活木之基。此為土輕木盛之論。此言一撮土之多，不能為山，安能任其活木乎？且木賴土培，土少木盛，則土瘦損矣。其為貧乏之象。廢鐵銷金，豈能滋流之木。言金遇休囚之地，則已廢矣，安能有生水之力。此謂自己血脈消耗已盡，不能與他人為母，亦主貧寒之象。

A thin layer of floating dust or a small amount of fine soil can never serve as a foundation for a living tree to take root. This passage discusses the situation where the earth is weak and the wood is strong. With only a small amount of soil, it cannot form a mountain, how can it support a living tree? Moreover, wood relies on soil for cultivation; when the soil is scarce but the wood is strong, the soil becomes depleted and damaged, which is a sign of poverty. Worn-out iron cannot nourish wood that grows along the current. This refers to metal falling into a weak and confined position, already becoming a useless object, how can it still have the power to generate water? It is like one's own blood having been completely exhausted, unable to act as a mother to another, which is also a sign of poverty.

木盛能令金自欺。此言木多金少，不能制伏，謂人自己身旺，官殺輕微，反傷之也，亦云太過之謂 土虛反被水相欺 土生於亥子丑，水盛土虛，此為不及之論，尚言富貴哉。火無木則終其光。火賴木生，木為火之母，火為文明之象。若無木生之火，安得有光？雖得子母相依，共發光輝，以顯揚於天表可也。

When wood is excessively strong, it actually causes metal to suffer. This refers to a situation where there is too much wood and not enough metal, so the metal cannot control the wood; it is like a person whose own strength is strong but whose officials andrestrain forces are weak, causing the officials andrestrain forces to be harmed by the person's strength, which is called excess. If earth is too weak, it is easily overwhelmed by water. When earth is born in the months of亥, 子, or 丑, which are months of strong water, the water becomes excessive and the earth becomes weak, which is the aspect of deficiency. Then how can one talk about wealth and honor? Fire without wood will eventually lose its brightness. Fire relies on wood to be generated, and wood is the mother of fire. Fire symbolizes civilization. If there is no wood to generate fire, where would the light of fire come from? Only by relying on each other as mother and child can they both shine together and be visible in the heavens.

木無火則晦其質。如木生人，稟東方一路之秀氣。柱中須見火，則顯其身，且火乃木之子也。如有人根本，賴子以顯揚，以生光輝，理亦然也。乙木秋生，拉枯摧朽之易也。乙木，陰木也。自夏至後，六陰皆生，雖枯朽之時，不能摧其根也。須金盛能生水，水生木，有生生不絕之理也。但恐土多助殺，傷身之患也。

Wood without fire is inherently obscure and not visible. For example, a person with a wood destiny receives the refined energy of the east, but in the column of destiny, fire must be present to manifest this refined energy. Fire is the son of wood. Just as a person has a foundation, they rely on their children to carry on and spread their influence, thus producing brilliance. The principle is the same. Ethereal wood born in autumn is easily damaged, like withering branches and rotten wood. Ethereal wood is yin wood. After the summer solstice, the six yin energies gradually increase. Although it is in the season of withering and decay, its roots are still not easily broken. At this time, it relies on strong metal, which can generate water, and water can generate wood, forming a continuous cycle of generation. The only danger is too much earth helping the strong metal, which may cause harm to the body.

庚金冬死，沉沙墜海豈難乎。庚金生於巳，而死於子。子為水旺之處，湖海之汪洋，況金又能生水，而使其身沉於水鄉，不能見用於世。主為人寒薄，骨肉無依之論也。凝霜之草，不能克土，出土之金，不能勝木。此二者氣尚未足，故不能任其力也。

Geng metal dies in winter, sinking into the sand bottom and falling into the sea, isn't that difficult? Geng metal is born in Si but dies in Zi; Zi is where water is most vigorous, like a vast lake or ocean. Moreover, metal generates water, so it sinks into the water region and cannot be used by people. This indicates a person who is humble and weak, with no support from family. Frost-covered grass cannot break ground, and metal just emerging from the earth cannot overcome wood. Both of these things lack sufficient strength, so they cannot fulfill their proper functions.

火未焰而先煙。此言初生之火，未乘旺而先洩其氣，蓋有土多之故也。水既往而猶溼。此言水之盛溢，雖死已盡，尚有餘波，主有智謀餘足之象。大抵水寒不流，木寒不發，土寒不生，火寒不烈，金寒不熔，則無火制，皆非天地之正氣也。此謂五行生非其時，況入稟之，亦猶是也。且水寒則凝冰，故不流，木寒則凍根，故不發，土寒不生，則火不旺，金寒不熔則無火制，此皆不逢時之謂也。

Fire had not yet risen into flame, but smoke had already appeared. This indicates that the initial fire was not yet strong, and its energy had already been dispersed, due to excessive earth. Water had already flowed away, yet the ground was still wet. This suggests that the water was powerful, and although it had completely flowed away and reached its end, it still left behind residual effects. This person is intelligent and has ample remaining strength. In general, if water is cold, it does not flow; if wood is cold, it does not sprout; if earth is cold, it cannot sustain life; if fire is cold, it does not burn strongly; if metal is cold, it cannot be melted, because there is no fire to refine it. These are not the normal energies of heaven and earth. This refers to the five elements being generated at the wrong time. If a person inherits such energy, the situation is the same. When water becomes cold, it freezes and does not flow; when wood becomes cold, its roots freeze and it does not sprout; when earth becomes cold, it cannot sustain life, so fire cannot become strong; when metal becomes cold, it cannot be melted, because there is a lack of fire to refine it. All of these are called being born at the wrong time.

然萬物初生未成，成久則滅。其超凡入聖之機，起死回生之妙，不象而成，不形而化。固用不如固本，花繁豈若根深。用者，用神也，須以之為令，宜乎堅固，苟本不固，用亦無所為也。本者，命也。命不固，雖固其用一時而已，猶君弱臣強之象。

However, when all things are just beginning, they have not yet taken form, and when they have existed for a long time, they eventually return to extinction. The key to transcending the mundane and reaching the sacred, and the profound mystery of reviving the dead, often manifest without form and naturally achieve their purpose, changing without leaving traces. It is better to make the root firm rather than the useful god firm. Even if the flowers are very flourishing, they cannot compare with the depth of the roots. "Use" refers to the useful god, which needs to issue commands, and thus should be firm. However, if the root is not firm, even a good useful god cannot be effectively utilized. "Root" refers to the destiny, which is the day ruler itself. If the day ruler is not firm, even if the useful god is firmly established, it can only be a temporary display, like a ruler who is weak and ministers who are powerful.

且如北金戀水以沉形。庚辛生於亥子丑，為金沉水底之象。南木飛灰而脫體。甲木生於巳午未，則木又生火，火盛木焚，巳成灰燼之說。東水旺木以枯源。水生於東，春月木旺，則水將枯，亦為子多母枯之象。西土實金而虛己。金旺於秋，以土生之，則金實而土虛，所謂子壯而母虛之故。火因土晦皆太過，五行貴在中和理，求之求之勿苟言，掬盡寒潭須見底。

For example, if metal falls in the north, it clings to water and loses its form: metals born in the months of Hai, Zi, or Chou (which correspond to the Water element) are like metal sinking to the bottom of water. If wood falls in the south, it turns to ashes and loses its form: wood born in the months of Si, Wu, or Wei (which correspond to the Fire element) is like wood being burned by fire, turning to ashes early. If water falls in the east, the strong wood will drain the water source: water born in spring when wood is strong will dry up, which is also an image of many children causing the mother to wither. If earth falls in the west, it nourishes metal but becomes itself exhausted: when metal is strong in autumn, using earth to nourish it makes the metal strong and the earth exhausted, which is exactly what is meant by a strong son causing the mother to be weak. When fire is covered by earth, it is also an excess. The principle of the Five Phases lies in balance and harmony; this principle should be thoroughly explored, not hastily judged. Just as you would not stop digging a cold pond until you see the bottom.

三才既定，五氣混同。分之順逆，賢者皆通。三才者，乃天干地支人元，分為三。五氣即金木水火土之氣，混同於中，當以陰順陰逆分之，然後可以論命。甲得癸而滋榮，衣食自然豐足。甲乃陽木無根，若無水則枯朽矣，不可雕琢也。癸水，乃陰水也，猶石泉地中之脈，不泛不浮。甲木賴之以滋身，方得榮茂，而可以活生。癸為甲之母，母子相顧，則衣食自然豐矣。且甲生於春，自然承旺，生於冬則癸旺，癸能滋之，可以言福。

After the three elements have been determined, the five phases' energies are mixed within them. By examining them in order and in reverse, the wise can understand. The three elements refer to the heavenly stems, earthly branches, and human origin, which form three layers. The five energies are the energies of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, which are mixed within the three elements. They should be arranged according to the rules of moving forward with yang stems and backward with yin stems, and only then can one discuss destiny. Jia wood benefits from Gui water, which nourishes and promotes its growth, leading to natural abundance in clothing and food. Jia wood, being yang wood, has no root and without water it would wither and be unable to be shaped into useful material. Gui water is yin water, like underground spring water in stone cracks, neither overflowing nor floating. Jia wood relies on it for nourishment, thus flourishing and maintaining vitality. Gui is the mother of Jia, mother and child supporting each other, leading to natural abundance in clothing and food. Moreover, Jia born in spring naturally benefits from strong energy; if born in winter, Gui water is at its peak, and Gui can nourish Jia, which can also be considered as a source of fortune.

乙伴壬而獲福，天賜祿位高崇。乙木乃陰木有根之物，如根之屈曲，有未伸之象。及至發生成林，藉壬水以養。壬水，陽水也。若江海之水，不能損有根之木，雖多只為淹沒，不能飄流，猶樹木得雨露之恩，故曰天賜祿位高崇，理必然矣。

Yi wood gains blessings when accompanied by Ren water, just as heaven bestows a high official position. Yi is yin wood, which has roots, like tree roots coiled underground, still not fully extended. When it grows into a forest, it relies on Ren water for nourishment. Ren is yang water, like rivers and seas, which cannot harm rooted wood—no matter how much water there is, it can only temporarily flood the wood, unable to wash it away. Instead, it is like the tree receiving the grace of rain and dew. Therefore, this is a heavenly grant of a high official position, and the reasoning is certain.

丙乙友會，平生福壽超群，出世深茂才舉。丙乃陽火也，乙乃陰木也。陰木生陽火，此為相生之義。且乙為丙之母，丙為太陽之象。在天為日，在人道為君為父為夫，主剛毅不屈，有文明之體，又得乙木生之，是為交會，逞其光輝，故得超群之象，且安壽考焉。

Bing fire forms a friendly relationship with Yi wood, leading to a life of blessings and longevity beyond ordinary people. Bing is yang fire, Yi is yin wood, and yin wood generates yang fire, which perfectly embodies the principle of mutual generation. Yi is the mother of Bing; Bing represents the sun in the sky, and in human relationships, it symbolizes the king, father, and husband, embodying firmness and resilience with a civilized nature. When further supported by Yi wood, the two elements meet and their radiance shines brightly, resulting in an outstanding appearance and a long, peaceful life.

戊印丁兮，似虎居山谷之威。戊為陽土，賴丁火生之，丁即戊之母。母為印綬，且土無正位，寄生於火，乘旺於四季，辰戌丑未之方。故以土為山谷，若虎居山谷之間，自然有威，以命理論之，亦頗為福矣。

The heavenly stem Wu (戊) is nourished by the heavenly stem Ding (丁) as its mother, just like a tiger resting in a valley, naturally displaying authority. Wu is a yang earth, relying on Ding fire to be generated, so Ding is considered the mother of Wu, and the mother is the official seal. Earth itself does not have a specific direction, but it resides in the position of fire and reaches its peak strength in the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. Therefore, earth is compared to a valley; a tiger dwelling in a valley naturally exudes authority. According to the principles of destiny, this combination is also very auspicious.

己交丙兮，象龍得風雲之勢。陽火生陰土，陽生陰之義，猶父生女之象，丙為己父是也。此言人身得父母之庇，如龍得風雲之勢，任其自如也，豈不為富貴也哉。庚逢己丑，官祿有餘 庚金以己為母，此言金生人，若逢火地，則敗其身矣，要有土以生之，則為福矣。若運至土亦可。若土太多，則埋金質，亦無福矣。只以中和取之為上。

Jichou earth combines with Bing fire, just like a dragon getting wind and clouds, which gives it great power. Yang fire generates Yin earth, which follows the principle of Yang generating Yin, just as a father gives birth to a daughter. This means that a person receiving the protection of parents is like a dragon getting the assistance of wind and clouds, thus being able to soar freely, how could he not be prosperous? When Geng metal meets Jichou, both official and salary are abundant. Geng metal takes Jichou earth as its mother. This means that for a person with a metal destiny, if he goes to a fire place, his own strength will be ruined, and he must have earth to generate metal in order to be fortunate; if his big destiny goes to earth, it is also good. But if there is too much earth, it will cover the metal's quality and bring no fortune. In conclusion, the middle and harmony is the best.

辛到戊鄉，衣食自足。辛金遇戊土之鄉，是為父母之邦，豈不為得所哉？且金賴土生，土盛而金埋沒，如辛日四柱有土，不宜又行土運，原無印綬，忽遇印鄉，如逢父母，則快何如也。

Xin metal reaches Wu earth, and food and clothing are naturally abundant. When Xin metal meets Wu earth, it is as if returning to one's native land, so how can it not be considered as its proper place? However, although metal relies on earth to be born, too much earth will bury the metal. For example, if the four pillars already have earth in them, it is not advisable for the big destiny to go through another period of earth. Conversely, if the original birth does not have the official seal, but suddenly enters the land of the official seal, it is like a person who has been away suddenly meeting his parents, how joyful that would be.

壬辛得會，福壽無疆。壬水賴辛金為母，得生生不絕之義，如壬水生於夏，則無根矣。若逢辛運之方，謂之福壽無疆。癸庚相逢，偏饒僕馬。癸水以庚金為母，如以癸日干，四柱有庚金為印，如無丙傷之，則主人多僕馬富厚。柱中無庚印，或運至印綬之方，亦可為榮矣。

Ninewater meets Xinmetal and brings boundless happiness and longevity. Ninewater takes Xinmetal as its mother, and the mother-son relationship signifies continuous generation and perpetual continuation. For example, if Ninewater is born in summer, it originally has no root; but when it encounters the Xinmetal phase, it brings limitless blessings and longevity. Kuiwater meets Gengmetal and brings many servants and carriages. Kuiwater takes Gengmetal as its mother. For example, if Kuiwater is the day stem, and the four pillars contain Gengmetal as the official star, as long as there is no Bingfire to harm this official star, it indicates that the person will have many servants and carriages, and a wealthy family. If the pillar does not contain Gengmetal as the official star, but the big destiny enters the official star's land, it can still bring honor and prominence.

清高符印，須知冠冕以乘軒。符印，官印之星也。此等星辰，為唐符國印之星。人命遇之，蓋有冠冕軒輿之貴，非為人君，則為王候之貴也。唐符國印之星，惟張果老通玄先生命理，專用此二星取貴。

The lofty "Symbol and Seal" star signifies authority and high status, indicating wearing a official hat and riding in a high carriage. The Symbol and Seal star is the official seal star, and such stars are known as "Tang Symbol" and "National Seal." When a person's destiny encounters these stars, they possess the noble aura of wearing a crown and riding in a high carriage; they may not be a sovereign, but they will certainly be a prince or a high-ranking noble. The Tang Symbol and National Seal stars are special in that they are exclusively used in the divination of Zhang Guolao, the Master of Profound Mysteries, to determine high status.

沖破祿星，應顯威權而解綬。祿星者，官星也。子平云：用之為官不可沖，用之為祿不可破。破而沖之，兩相為害。雖有威權，遇之則避身退位矣。陽木甲逢庚敗，枝幹不得無傷。甲木，陽木也。若生不逢春，遇庚金則削之，未免傷其肢體也。剝削太過，木之受傷。以人命喻之，主有筋骨疼痛之疾，豈能獲福哉？若行火運，制庚之地，可以言造化矣。

The禄 star is being冲破, so even a prominent authority will have to return the official seal. The禄 star is the same as the官 star. According to Zi Ping's method, if it is used as the官 star, it should not be冲; if it is used as the禄 star, it should not be破. Once it is both冲 and破, both will bring disaster. Even if there is authority, when encountering this situation, one can only step back and give way. A yang wood 甲 meets a yin metal 庚 and is defeated, leading to inevitable injury. 甲 is yang wood; if born not in spring, meeting 庚 will result in being cut and trimmed, inevitably causing injury to the body. Excessive cutting will damage the wood; in terms of a person's destiny, this indicates pain in the bones and muscles, how can one gain good fortune? If the big destiny moves to a fire place to control 庚, then it can be considered as a transformation of fate.

陰木乙遇辛金，莖葉自然有損。此言陰克陰之故，乙為陰木，藏之地下，辛金亦藏於地下，是為陰克陰。若木主有氣，則不畏也。炎炎丙火，遇壬而赫赫無光。丙火，陽火也，取日之象，懸象在天，昭然光顯。壬水陽水，為江海，寂然在下，豈能克丙乎？但於運行交會相濟處克之是也，或水到火鄉，火到水鄉，相制者，是為此論。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Yin wood (Yi) meets Yin metal (Xin), and the stem and leaves naturally suffer damage. This is due to Yin overcoming Yin: Yi is Yin wood hidden underground, and Xin is Yin metal also hidden underground, hence Yin overcoming Yin. If the day's main element, wood, has strength, it would not be afraid. Intense Bing fire meets Ren water, and the brilliant flame is completely extinguished. Bing is Yang fire, symbolizing the sun high in the sky, bright and visible; Ren is Yang water, like rivers and seas, quietly lying beneath. How can it overcome Bing? Only when there is an intersection of water and fire in the big years, or when water reaches the land of fire or fire reaches the land of water, and they mutually restrain each other, can this principle be applied.

爍爍陰丁，逢癸而明輝自暗。陰火逢陰水，本雲相剋。且丁火為星光，懸象在天，癸水在地為泉水，豈能克天上之丁？以理論之，丁行癸鄉，癸逢丁運，兩相會合，則為相剋，其理然歟。

Shining Yin fire Ding meets癸 water, and the bright light naturally dims. Yin fire meeting Yin water should be mutual control, but Ding fire is starlight, high in the sky;癸 water is underground spring water. How can it control the sky's Ding? According to principle, only when Ding reaches the territory of癸 or when癸 meets the period of Ding, the two meet, then mutual control occurs. The reasoning is exactly like this.

戊守甲位，惟賴庚方能吉。戊土本因木克，陽克陽也。陽土為城頭之土，堤防之岸，遇陽木而克之，則有崩裂之患。須得庚金克其甲木，以救其危可也，然後可以言吉。己坐乙鄉，知是干頭有鬼。此言陰干克陰干，謂之鬼也。如己土日主，生臨卯位，乃為坐下之鬼。又行寅卯之運，又遇甲乙，乃為相剋之鄉，身旺則逢官為福，身弱則遇鬼為禍。

The Wu earth is located in the position of Jia wood, and it can only turn to good fortune with the assistance of Geng metal. Wu earth is naturally subject to being controlled by wood, which is a case of a yang element controlling another yang element. Yang earth is like the earth on the top of a city wall or the embankment of a river; when a yang wood element comes to control it, there is a risk of collapse or cracking. Only with Geng metal controlling the Jia wood can this dangerous situation be saved, and then good fortune can be achieved. The Ji earth is located in the territory of Yi wood, which indicates that there is a "ghost" in the heavenly stem. This refers to a yin element controlling another yin element, and the element being controlled is called the "ghost." For example, if Ji earth is the day master and is located in the卯 position, the Yi wood within the卯 is considered the sitting ghost. If the big destiny moves into the寅 or卯 positions, and the heavenly stem also encounters Ji or Yi, it is in the area of mutual control. In this case, if the body is strong, the ghost turns into an official star and brings good fortune; if the body is weak, encountering the ghost brings misfortune.

庚逢丙戰，勢自傾危。辛被丁侵，克伐成害。此言庚辛金，被丙丁之火，克而害之，主人不能為福。須得壬癸之水，以制丙丁之火，濟其均平，可以為富貴也。壬憂戊至，蹇澀難通。癸怕己臨，屯晦驚惶。壬癸之水，其性愛潤下，又遭戊己土以滯之，則阻而不通，主人不能獲福。土若太多，則為貧賤斷之。水若太多，則為氾濫淫奔斷之。只要均平，故曰：土止水流全福壽。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Geng metal meets Bing fire and they clash, leading to a dangerous situation; Xin metal is attacked by Ding fire, resulting in harm. This means that Geng and Xin metals are harmed by Bing and Ding fires, indicating that the person will not gain fortune. It is necessary to have Ren and Gui waters to control Bing and Ding fires, achieving balance between the two sides, thus attaining wealth and honor. Ren water worries about the arrival of Wu earth, leading to stagnation and difficulty; Gui water fears the presence of Ji earth, causing darkness and anxiety ahead. The nature of Ren and Gui waters is to nourish and flow downward, but they are blocked by Wu and Ji earth, resulting in obstruction and difficulty, indicating that the person will not gain fortune. If there is too much earth, it is judged as poverty and low status; if there is too much water, it is judged as flooding and reckless behavior. In summary, balance is essential, so it is said: earth can stop the flow of water, thus preserving both fortune and longevity.

干鬼帶祿旺，扶持更破。身衰者，干頭遇克，謂之帶鬼。若逢祿旺，則能扶持。更有破敗，為福且少。為禍更多，主人或富或貧，進退無常之命也。支神無吉神，禍皆難免。支神者，地支中所藏之神，亦宜有吉神相助，可以為福也。若有相剋之神，遇禍患則難免矣。如甲木生於子月，子宮以癸水為印，豈不為美哉？此命若年日時中有己，土旺則克癸水，是謂吉神受害。審此推之，則無不驗矣。

When the heavenly stems have a ghostly element but also carry a strong and prosperous stem, although they are supported, they are also broken. If the day's main element is weak and the heavenly stem encounters a god that harms the self, it is called "carrying a ghost." If it meets a strong and prosperous stem, it can provide some support. However, since it is both supported and broken, the blessings received are few, and the misfortunes encountered are many. This indicates that the person experiences wealth and poverty alternately, with ups and downs. If the hidden elements in the earthly branches do not contain auspicious deities, misfortunes are inevitable. The so-called branch deities are the hidden heavenly stems within the earthly branches, which should be assisted by auspicious deities to bring good fortune. If the hidden elements are those that mutually control, then when misfortunes occur, they cannot be avoided. For example, if the jia wood is born in the month of zi, the hidden癸water in the zi branch is its official, which is favorable. However, if the year, day, or hour contains ji earth, the earth becomes strong and harms the癸water, which is called the auspicious deity being harmed. By examining this in detail, there is no case that does not come true.

尊堂福壽崇高，皆言甲到丙鄉。甲到丙鄉者，是食神之地。甲能生丙，丙乃甲之子也，名曰食神。甲且食丙之祿，如子之養父，豈不為福壽尊榮歟！朝省權貴優升，蓋為乙居丁舍。乙木能生丁火，亦如父食子之養，皆為吉人矣。

Those whose mothers enjoy great longevity and prosperity are due to the Jia wood reaching the Bing fire territory. When Jia reaches Bing, it is in the land of the food god. Jia can generate Bing, and Bing is the son of Jia, called the food god. Jia, in turn, enjoys the禄 of Bing, just as a father receives support from his son. How could such a person not enjoy blessings, longevity, and honor? Those who hold high positions in the imperial court and provincial departments and continuously rise in rank are because the Yi wood has entered the Ding fire dwelling. Yi wood can generate Ding fire, which is again the father enjoying the support of his son, and this is a fortunate destiny.

官木併疊，丙食戊而成功。此言丙火食戊土之養也。穀麥盈倉，丁啖己而有旺。此言丁火食己土之祿也。要得豐足，無過戊得逢庚。此言戊土食庚金之祿也。欲問高遷，全賴己加辛地。此言己土食辛金之祿也。滿堂金玉，庚祿有壬。廣置田園，辛能食癸。此言庚金食壬水之祿，辛金食癸水之祿，皆言子養父也。壬食甲而有旺，眾福如麻。癸向乙而生成，入食列鼎。此言任水食甲木之祿，癸水食乙木之祿，皆十干生成之祿。

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches are used to explain the relationships between elements. The official star (官星) and wood are repeated, indicating that Bing fire needs to rely on Wu earth to achieve success — this means Bing fire is supported by Wu earth. When grain and wheat fill the granaries, it is because Ding fire has received the favor of Ji earth, thus becoming strong — this means Ding fire is supported by Ji earth. If one desires wealth and prosperity, nothing is better than Wu earth meeting Geng metal — this means Wu earth is supported by Geng metal. To ask whether one can rise in status, it depends entirely on Ji earth combined with Xin metal — this means Ji earth is supported by Xin metal. When gold and jade fill the hall, it is because Geng metal's strength is in Ren water; when extensive fields are acquired, it is because Xin metal benefits from Gui water — this means Geng metal is supported by Ren water, and Xin metal is supported by Gui water, both representing the son supporting the father. When Ren water benefits from Jia wood, it becomes strong, and many blessings come forth; when Gui water turns toward Yi wood, it is generated, and it enjoys abundant resources as if dining with many bronze vessels — this means Ren water is supported by Jia wood, and Gui water is supported by Yi wood, both representing the ten Heavenly Stems generating and benefiting from their respective Earthly Branches.

五行休廢，得救助以災輕。四柱金木水火土，遇休囚死絕之地，柱中有一在長生帝旺之方,則頗相助,雖有災亦輕矣。四柱官印，無損壞而祿重。四柱干頭有官星印星，無沖無破，主人一生祿重。但恐遇克害之運，犯小運流年沖破，止一年之不利，不為永久矣。

The Five Phases may be in a state of decline, but if they receive support, the calamity will be mild. If the gold, wood, water, fire, and earth in the four pillars fall into positions of rest, captivity, death, or decline, as long as there is still one pillar in the position of growth or prosperity, it can provide considerable assistance. Even if there are calamities, they will not be severe. If the four pillars have officials and seals without being damaged, the person's lifetime fortune will be deep. If the heavenly stems in the four pillars have officials and seals, and they are not attacked or broken, it indicates that the person's lifetime fortune is substantial. The only fear is encountering a major bad year or being attacked by minor years or the current year, but this will only bring a year of misfortune and not last long.

甲逢丁而成焰，資財累歲多虧。乙遇丙而化灰，金玉自消難聚。此言甲木生丁火，乙木生丙火，為傷官盜氣之論。傷官者，我生之子也，為人傲氣，不循規矩，能消耗父母之財物，視人不如己，喜財則榮，無財則貧。

The heavenly stem Jia Wood meets the heavenly stem Ding Fire, causing flames to rise, leading to continuous losses in family property. The heavenly stem Yi Wood meets the heavenly stem Bing Fire, turning into ashes, with gold and jade disappearing on their own and being difficult to accumulate. This refers to Jia Wood generating Ding Fire and Yi Wood generating Bing Fire, both of which are considered to injure the official star and steal the energy of the day's ruler. The official star represents my children, who are arrogant and disrespectful, not following rules, and consuming the family's wealth. They look down on others. Those with this destiny will prosper when they have wealth, but will be poor when they lack it.

天元正敗，丙見己而傷殘。干祿全輕，丁值戊而衰弱。此言火土傷官之為害，上下相戕之理。戊若逢辛，須仗吉殺以扶持。己宜輸庚，實賴五行之救助。此言土金傷官，吉煞謂財官印也，惟忌官喜財也。

The day stem is in a position of decline, and if the propitious fire (Bing) meets the earth (Ji), it will be harmed; the original strength of the heavenly stem's禄 is weak, and if the fire (Ding) meets the earth (Wu), it becomes even weaker. This refers to the harm caused by fire and earth officials, which is the principle of mutual destruction between the upper and lower. If the earth (Wu) meets the metal (Xin), it needs the support of auspicious deities and the seven deadly stars; the earth (Ji) is suitable for yielding to the metal (Geng), but it really depends on assistance from other elements of the five phases. This refers to the harm caused by earth and metal officials. The so-called auspicious and malevolent forces refer to wealth, officialdom, and seals; this pattern should avoid the presence of official stars and prefer the presence of wealth stars.

庚申見癸，蕩散資金。此言庚金生癸水，則有蕩散之禍，須得土以止之，方為發福，無土止之，則為散漫。主人流蕩，淫慾亡家。辛祿遇壬，銷熔福祿。辛金生壬水為傷官，是為金水傷官。主人清秀好歌樂，極聰明，淫佚無度，遇土止之則福。無土止之，終為下格矣。

Geng metal meets Gui water, leading to the complete loss of wealth. This refers to Geng metal generating Gui water, resulting in a calamity of depletion; it is necessary to have earth to stop the water in order to bring good fortune. Without earth to restrain it, there will be a continuous dispersal, indicating that the person will be wandering and dissolute, eventually ruining their family through indulgence. Xin metal meets Ren water, causing the loss of fortune and status. Xin metal generating Ren water is considered a 'hurtful official' (shang guan), which is called 'metal and water hurtful official'. This indicates that the person is refined, enjoys music and dance, is very intelligent, but also indulgent and unrestrained. When earth comes to stop the water, it brings fortune; without earth to restrain it, the person will ultimately have a low status.

年少逢災，壬傷乙運。此言壬水生乙木為傷官，又行傷官之運，主有災晦。祖財隨廢，癸被甲侵。此言癸水生甲木為傷官，柱中有制則吉，無制則凶。衣食難求，幼歲常逢五鬼。夫日干弱，見殺即為鬼，謂之陰鬼害身，暗中不覺若身旺者，化鬼為官，則能資身為福。 且五鬼陰煞也，害人不淺。

A person who suffers misfortune at a young age is due to the壬 water harming the乙 wood during a certain period. This means that壬 water is the official who harms乙 wood, and when the big destiny period (big year) is also in the official's territory, it indicates calamity and bad luck. The family fortune from ancestors is ruined because癸 water is being taken over by甲 wood. This means that癸 water is the official who harms甲 wood, and if there is something in the chart that controls the official, it is auspicious; if there is no control, it is inauspicious. It is difficult to obtain food and clothing because the person often encounters the five ghosts in childhood. When the day stem is weak and meets the seven killers, it becomes a ghost, called a hidden ghost that harms the body, secretly eroding the person without them being aware of it; if the day stem is strong, the ghost turns into an official star, which supports the self and brings good fortune. Moreover, the five ghosts belong to the yin evil spirits, which cause great harm to people.

遁悶休囚，長年元值三刑。此言刑敗之理。禍本難免，祿本逢衰。若遇敗神，茲生休咎。官為祿本，有官而無祿，則為假官，雖榮而不貴。有祿而無官，則無所施。官祿若行衰絕之地，難免不惟其禍矣。敗神者，破敗之神，命內逢之，主一生休咎不利。

A person's whole life is full of depression and unfulfilled ambitions, with all affairs weak and confined, because their native star is constantly subjected to the Three Punishments. This refers to the principles of punishment and clash. Misfortunes are inevitable, as the root of the salary has already declined; if further encountering the breaking deity, calamities will arise. The official star is the root of the salary: having an official but no salary indicates a false official, although there may be honor and fame, it does not signify true status; having a salary but no official means there is nowhere to display one's abilities. If both the official and salary reach their decline, misfortunes are unavoidable. The breaking deity is a deity that signifies destruction and ruin; encountering it in one's fate indicates a life with few good things and many misfortunes, with all affairs being unfavorable.

況乎甲憎乙向，逢之自己多災。乙被甲臨，反與他人為助。甲乙者，比肩兄弟姐妹之類。猶人之有兄弟多者，有家產則爭而分奪，無家財則起禍端，手足不相顧。有身弱者，喜兄弟相助，但乙見甲為兄，為劫財,以上臨下之禍,遇財而劫之也。

Moreover, Jia wood detests Yi wood coming close, and when they meet, it brings more misfortune. Yi wood is oppressed by Jia wood, yet its strength goes to help others. Jia and Yi are like siblings, either fellow workers or rivals for wealth. It is like a family with many brothers; when there is property, they fight over it, and when there is none, they cause trouble. Brothers do not support each other. If the day's ruler is weak, it actually prefers siblings to support it. However, when Yi wood meets Jia wood, it is like encountering an elder brother, which is considered a rival for wealth. This is a harmful relationship where the superior exerts pressure. Once wealth comes, it is easily taken away by the rival.

壬行癸厄，丙最輸丁。辛忌庚方，丁嫌暗丙。此皆比肩動財之禍也。戊同己兮，多生脾胃之疾。戊己土，在人身為脾胃，倘若遇木克之，刑傷脾土矣，故有脾胃之疾。戊同己兮，反有奔波之事。己為弟，戊為兄，人各自立，則無傷於和氣，倘若兄弟同處有蕭牆之變，反主奔波勞苦，安得有怡怡之樂耶？

When the water of Ren meets the water of Gui, it brings misfortune. The fire of Bing is most inferior to the fire of Ding. The metal of Xin dislikes the direction of Geng metal. The fire of Ding dislikes the hidden fire of Bing — these are all misfortunes caused by the disturbance of the same element and the wealth star. When the earth of Wu and Ji appear together, they often lead to diseases of the spleen and stomach. In the human body, Wu earth corresponds to the spleen and Ji earth corresponds to the stomach. If wood comes torestrain them, the earth of the spleen is harmed, hence diseases of the spleen and stomach. When Wu and Ji earth appear together, they often lead to much travel and toil. Ji is the younger brother and Wu is the elder brother; if they live separately, they do not harm each other. But if brothers live together and quarrel, it leads to much hardship and toil, where is the joy of brothers living in harmony?

柔能制剛，多因辛與庚期。太重之餘，乃是辛居庚地。此言庚辛金之剛柔也。庚剛而辛柔，庚為劍鋒之器，故云剛能殺萬物，辛為釵釧之質，故云柔能為美觀。若辛見庚，又為甚也。

Softness can subdue firmness, mostly because the metal Xin (辛) and Geng (庚) are together; when the weight is too heavy, it is exactly when the metal Xin resides in the territory of Geng. This passage discusses the hardness and softness of Geng and Xin metals. Geng is strong and hard, like a sword, so it is strong enough to kill and conquer all things; Xin is soft and delicate, like jewelry, so it is beautiful enough to be admired. If Xin metal appears again with Geng metal, this meaning becomes even clearer.

癸中隱丙，壬午遇之多傷。癸以丙為財，任其所用，若遇壬午，又傷其丙，壬為癸之兄，且劫丙財，故曰多傷，午中亦有丙，況午上壬支亦是丙財，壬又傷支午之丙是也。壬內藏丁，癸水翻然自敗。壬與丁正有夫妻之義，又遭癸水克丁，乃為弟奪其妻，則傷敗也，反為大禍。

In the癸 water, there is hidden 丙 fire which represents wealth. When it meets the Renwu column, it suffers much damage.癸 takes 丙 as its wealth, and could normally use it freely; but when it meets Renwu, the 丙 fire is harmed. Ren is the elder brother of Gui, and comes to seize the 丙 wealth, hence causing much damage. Moreover, the午 itself contains 丙 fire, and this午 is located beneath Ren. The 丙 fire in the earth branch is also the wealth of Gui, so Ren harms the 丙 fire in the earth branch as well. Within the Ren water, there is hidden 丁 fire, and the arrival of Gui water leads to its own decline. Ren and 丁 are originally meant to be in a harmonious relationship, but Gui water is now attacking 丁, which is like a younger brother taking the wife of an elder brother, causing mutual harm and leading to great disaster.

陽者若為暗損，平生為惡輕生。陽者，剛也，有果敢剛義之能。若遇暗損，當有自棄其身矣。陰位即曰敗神，處世憂賤抑塞。陽者，柔也，女人之質喜之。若男命純陰，亦少剛助，處於世亦為抑塞基志。若得五陽聚局，可以言富貴矣。

A yang stem, if damaged in the dark, will lead a person to do evil and despise life. Yang represents strength and has the ability to be resolute and upright; if it suffers hidden damage, it will lead to self-abandonment and self-destruction. If a yin position becomes a defeated god, then in dealing with the world, one will be full of worries and lowly, facing constant obstacles. Yin represents softness, and this quality is favored by women; however, if a man's destiny is entirely based on yin stems, he lacks the strength of yang support, and his life and conduct will also face obstacles. If five yang stems come together to form a pattern, then one can discuss wealth and honor.

甲見辛而化官，剛柔相濟。甲以辛而為官，甲剛而辛柔，故能相濟而不相剋也。乙見庚而為福，兄弟同鄉。乙與庚合，是夫妻之理。庚金能克乙木，為正官而為有福也。猶兄弟同鄉，而且和也。

Jia wood is transformed into a proper official by meeting Xin metal, which represents a harmonious balance between strength and softness. Jia wood takes Xin metal as its official star: Jia wood is strong and Xin metal is soft, so they complement each other without mutual control. Yi wood brings good fortune when meeting Geng metal, just like brothers living in the same village. Yi and Geng combine to form a harmonious relationship, similar to a couple working together; Geng metal can control Yi wood, which for Yi wood is considered a proper official, thus bringing good fortune, much like brothers living together in harmony.

水火既濟，卻言丙對癸鄉。癸水克丙火，丙為太陽在天，癸水在地居坎，上下懸隔，豈能相剋？而子午相對，正得既濟之象，終為吉兆。意氣相承，乃是丁歸壬舍。丁與壬本相合，陽水不能克陰火也，故同舍而居，相投而樂。

The pattern of Ji Ji (Hexagram 63) refers to Bing fire facing Gui water. Gui water naturally overcomes Bing fire, but Bing is the sun in the sky, while Gui water is in the earth belonging to Kan, so they are far apart, and the overcoming is not effective. However, Zi and Wu are opposite each other in north and south, which perfectly matches the image of water and fire blending in the Ji Ji hexagram, resulting in a favorable omen. The mutual connection refers to Ding fire returning to Ren water's dwelling. Ding and Ren are originally in harmony, and the yang water cannot overcome the yin fire, so they live together in the same house, harmonious and peaceful.

戊臨乙位，土得木而生成。木賴土以培養，土賴木以洩其氣，兩得而生成，雖云克之何相害也。己向甲鄉，陰遇陽而可貴。己與甲，本以陰陽相配之義，以為夫婦之道。故云甲與己合，甲以己為財，以妻之財而享之，安得不貴乎？

The earth element Wu is in the position of the wood element Yi. The earth and wood complement each other and thus achieve harmony. Wood relies on earth to nurture it, and earth relies on wood to release its stagnant energy. Both elements fulfill each other's needs and thus achieve mutual benefit. Although wood is said to overcome earth, how can there be any harm? The earth element Ji is in the position of the wood element Jia. A yin element encountering a yang element is considered valuable. Ji and Jia naturally have the meaning of yin and yang complementing each other, forming the relationship of husband and wife. Therefore, Jia and Ji are considered to be in harmony. For Jia wood, Ji earth represents wealth, as the wife brings in resources for the husband to use. How could this not be valuable?

白虎通道，庚加丁臨。太陰得路，辛歸丙舍。庚辛金為白虎，加之丁火克庚金，得配陰陽之道，以柔而濟剛，無相害也。辛為太陰，遇丙且合而歸之，是為正義。壬憐己兮，遠泛洪波。壬為江海之水，己為平地之土。壬水至於陰土之上，則成洪波遠泛，無以止之，須得陽土止之，遂塞其流矣。

The White Tiger deity's path is unobstructed when the metal of Geng is combined with the fire of Ding; the deity of Taiyin finds a way out when the metal of Xin joins the dwelling of the fire of Bing. Geng and Xin, both metals, belong to the White Tiger among the four directions deities. Adding the fire of Ding to overcome Geng metal is in accordance with the principle of yin and yang complementing each other, with softness balancing strength, and neither harming the other. Xin, belonging to Taiyin, meets Bing fire and harmonizes with it, forming a proper and natural union. The water of Ren feels compassion for the earth of Ji, yet it overflows into distant floods. Ren is the water of rivers and seas, while Ji is the earth of flat land. When the water of Ren flows over the soft earth of Ji, it causes widespread flooding. Ji earth cannot contain it, so it must be replaced by the strong earth of Wu to block the flow and stop the flood.

癸喜戊兮，澄瀾漂渺。癸與戊合，得其正義。且癸為水，得合陽土，本無波濤之泛，故曰癸喜戊兮，云云。陽遇陰而化合，陰得陽而成器。此言從化，陰陽相得之義。又有甲己相逢，化土為福，則夫婦遐昌。甲己以成合矣，甲屬木，己屬土，甲以從己，以化土為財。猶人以身從妻之財，可以為福，得全夫婦之道，得申子辰可也。

Gui water likes Wu earth, for the water is clear and the waves are distant. Gui and Wu combine, which is a proper and harmonious pairing. Gui is originally water, which can harmonize with the yang earth, and thus does not suffer from the danger of turbulent waves. Therefore, it is said that "Gui likes Wu." A yang dry branch meets a yin dry branch and they combine; a yin dry branch meets a yang dry branch and they become refined. This refers to transformation, which is the principle of yin and yang mutually benefiting each other. For example, Jia and Ji meeting can transform into earth, which brings fortune, and thus the couple can have a long and prosperous relationship. Since Jia and Ji have already formed a combination: Jia belongs to wood, Ji belongs to earth, Jia submits to Ji and transforms into earth, which is Jia's wealth. Just as a person relying on his wife's family's wealth can bring fortune and also preserve the relationship between husband and wife; if the branches are supported by combinations such as Shen-Zi-Chen, it is also favorable.

乙庚和合，成金得位，則東西類化。乙庚化金，要在巳酉丑十一月可也。丙辛化水，智顯則必主文章。丙與辛合，從金之義，金則生水，辛亦化為水矣。是謂金水相生，反歸本質矣。丁壬為木，聰明則近善多仁。壬水生木，則從而化之，法以正二月間可化。木主仁，故好仁。戊癸得化，祿位崇高。二者相逢，三才可立。戊土賴火生，從火而化之，是歸本質，此皆生生不絕，化化無窮之義。

Yi combines with Geng and forms metal, each attaining its proper position. The wood of the East and the metal of the West become similar and transform into each other. Yi and Geng transforming into metal requires that this transformation occur in the years of Si, You, Xu, or in the eleventh month, when metal and water are present. Bing combines with Xin to form water, indicating wisdom and talent for writing. Bing and Xin naturally combine, which implies obedience to metal; since metal can generate water, Xin then transforms into water, which is called metal generating water, returning to its original nature. Ding combines with Ren to form wood, indicating a person who is intelligent and close to goodness, with much compassion. Since water naturally generates wood, it follows and transforms into wood; according to the rules, this transformation is successful in the first and second months. Wood represents 'benevolence', so such people are inclined towards benevolence. Wu combines with Gui to form a harmonious relationship, with high status; when these two meet, the three realms of heaven, earth, and humanity are established. Wu earth relies on fire to generate, follows fire and transforms, returning to its original nature. All these are examples of continuous generation and endless transformation.

陰遇陽而化官，到旺方官崇位顯。一陰一陽而成配，乃有化道，化得真者，則為貴論。陽得陰而成配，臨有氣財旺妻賢。陽，男也。陰，女也。故以陰陽相合，為之夫婦，若有生氣，主財旺且妻賢，若遇休囚死絕，主散財而傷妻。

When a yin stem meets a yang stem, they form an official star, and if this occurs in a prosperous location, it indicates a high official position. One yin and one yang stem form a pair, which allows for the possibility of combination; if the combination is genuine, it is considered as a noble destiny. When a yang stem meets a yin stem to form a spouse, and this occurs in a location with vitality, it indicates wealth and a virtuous wife. Yang represents a man, and yin represents a woman, so the combination of yin and yang forms a marital relationship. If this pair falls in a place with life qi, it signifies wealth and a capable wife; if it falls in a place of decline, stagnation, death, or critical weakness, it indicates financial loss and harm to the wife.

是以平生不足，甲為壬傷。處世多屯，乙因癸克。甲木賴壬以生，且壬為陽水，故有浮泛之性，甲木無根，恐有飄流之失，故曰平生不足。乙乃陰木，癸乃陰水，但以根莖之資，豈成大林之茂，故曰處世多屯。

Therefore, throughout one's life there is always some deficiency, because the Jia wood is harmed by the Ren water; in dealing with the world, there are often difficulties, because the Yi wood is overcome by the Gui water. The Jia wood originally relies on the Ren water to nourish it, but Ren is yang water, which tends to overflow; if the Jia wood has no root, it fears being displaced and losing its place, hence the saying of a lifetime of insufficiency. The Yi wood is yin wood, and the Gui water is yin water, which can only provide a little nourishment to the roots and stems, how could it lead to the flourishing of a vast forest? Hence, the saying that dealing with the world is often full of difficulties.

陽自敗兮，丙為甲傷。陰不明兮，丁緣乙制。丙火賴甲木生之，以為光明。尚甲之受制於庚，則不能生木之火。且丁賴乙生，因乙受制不能助丁之力也。上之陵下兮，戊遭丙食，卑恐欺尊兮，己傷丁炎。此言倒食之理也。

Yang fire naturally declines, indicating that Bing fire is harmed due to Jia wood being injured, thus suffering in turn; Yin fire cannot shine brightly because Ding fire is deprived of nourishment due to Yi wood being restrained. Bing fire relies on Jia wood to generate its light, but if Jia wood is first subdued by Geng metal, fire cannot be produced. Similarly, Ding fire depends on Yi wood for its vitality, and if Yi wood is restrained, it lacks the strength to support Ding fire. The superior oppressing the inferior refers to Wu earth being consumed by Bing fire through reverse eating; the inferior offending the superior refers to Ji earth injuring Ding fire's intensity. This passage explains the principle of 'reverse eating'.

陽庚嘹唳兮，戊土晦之。辛祿卑薄兮，己陰破之。此言庚辛之質，因戊己多而掩美質，不能顯達也。失之於智，皆因庚禍於壬。喪之於權。每遇辛傷於癸。此言壬癸之水，又因庚辛所擾。猶人之母多，撫其一子，反為害。故有智有權，皆失喪也，不得自專。

Heavenly Stem Geng (metal) is naturally capable of producing a clear and resonant sound, but it is obscured by the presence of Heavenly Stem Wu (earth). Heavenly Stem Xin (metal) has inherently weak fortune, and it is further weakened by the subtle and moist earth of Heavenly Stem Ji. This describes how the refined qualities of Geng and Xin metals are hidden and unable to flourish due to an excess of Wu and Ji earth. The loss of wisdom is because Geng metal brings misfortune to Ren water; the loss of authority often results from Xin metal harming Gui water. This refers to how Ren and Gui waters are disturbed by Geng and Xin metals. It is like a person having too many mothers, with many people raising a single child, which ends up causing harm. Therefore, the inherent wisdom and authority are lost, and the person is unable to take control.

甲乙常欣戊己，乃為身內之財，丙丁尤喜庚辛，實是生成之福。甲乙以戊己為財。丙丁以庚辛為財，乃生成正理，故安享之。勾陳得位，戊歸壬鄉。陰土逢財，己加癸位。勾陳，戊己土也，以辰戌丑未而得地。陰土，己土也。癸，陰水也。己以癸為財也。

Jia and Yi wood usually like to see Wu and Ji earth, which is their own proper wealth; Bing and Ding fire especially like Geng and Xin metal, which is truly heaven-sent fortune. Jia and Yi take Wu and Ji earth as wealth, Bing and Ding take Geng and Xin metal as wealth, this is the natural order of generation, so they can calmly enjoy it. The deity Gou Chen is in position, meaning Wu earth returns to the land of Ren water; Yin earth meets wealth, meaning Ji earth is placed upon the position of Gui water. Gou Chen refers to Wu and Ji earth, which are established in the positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. Yin earth refers to Ji earth, Gui is Yin water, Ji earth properly takes Gui water as wealth.

庚辛寅卯自然而福壽。寅卯木旺之鄉，庚辛以甲乙木為財，得自然之福壽。壬癸丙丁喜樂以無虞。壬癸水以丙丁火為財，亦得其自然之用，何其有不虞之患？當知我害彼吉，彼害我凶。以直而言之，消詳為可矣。

Geng and Xin metal reach Yin and Mao, naturally enjoying happiness and a long life. Yin and Mao are the strong wood areas. Geng and Xin use Jia and Yi wood as wealth, so they naturally gain happiness and longevity. Ren and Gui water meet Bing and Ding fire, bringing joy and contentment without worry. Ren and Gui water use Bing and Ding fire as wealth, which is naturally appropriate, so how could there be unexpected troubles? In summary, one must understand: when I go to overcome the other, it is auspicious; when the other overcomes me, it is inauspicious. To put it plainly, it is like this. The details, however, require careful consideration by oneself.

榮枯得失，盡在生克之中。富貴榮華，不越中和之外。太過無制伏者貧賤，不及失生扶者刑夭。蓋夫木盛逢金。高作棟樑之具。水多遇土，修防堤岸之功。火煉堅金，鑄出鋒刃之器。木疏土旺，培成稼穡之禾。火炎有水，名為既濟之功。水淺金多，號曰體全之象，削之剝之為奇，生我扶我為忌。

A person's success and failure, gain and loss, are all determined by the interactions of the Five Phases. Wealth and honor do not go beyond the concept of "zhonghe" (balance and harmony). If something is excessive and not restrained, it leads to poverty and low status. If something is insufficient and lacks support, it causes harm and early death. For example, if wood is strong and meets metal, it can be shaped into a tall beam. If water is excessive and meets earth, it can be used to build dikes. If fire refines hard metal, it can forge sharp blades. If wood loosens excessive earth, it can cultivate mature crops. If fire is too hot and meets water, it is called "ji ji" (a state of balance). If water is shallow and metal is abundant, it is called "ti quan" (a complete form). In summary, what cuts or strips me is considered favorable; whereas continuous support and nourishment is actually something to be cautious of.

丙丁生於冬月，貴於戊己當頭；庚辛出於夏間，妙乎壬癸得所。甲乙秋生妙玄武，庚辛夏長貴勾陳。丁卯水多憎北地，逢己反作貴推。庚寅火盛怕東南，遇戊翻為榮斷。秋生甲乙透丙丁，莫作傷看。夏榮戊己露庚辛，當為貴論。火值水多，貴逢木運。土逢木旺，榮入火鄉。庚逢子重水金寒，最宜炎照。戊遇酉多金脫局，偏愛熒煌。

Jia and Yi wood born in autumn are beneficial if there is Black Tortoise water to transform metal and generate wood. Geng and Xin metal born in summer are valuable if there is Gou Chen earth to reduce fire and generate metal. Dingmao destiny with excessive water dislikes the north, but if met with Ji earth, it becomes prosperous. Gengyin destiny with excessive fire dislikes the southeast, but if met with Wu earth, it becomes distinguished. Wood born in autumn that reveals Bing and Ding is not considered as a harmful official, but as a climate regulator. Earth born in summer that reveals Geng and Xin is considered valuable, as it is a refined official. Fire destiny with excessive water is valuable if it goes through wood destiny to connect. Earth destiny with excessive wood is prosperous if it goes through fire destiny to transform the harmful. Geng metal meeting Zi water repeatedly results in cold water and cold metal, which is most suitable with blazing fire to warm. Wu earth meeting You metal excessively with metal already out of its domain prefers bright fire to nourish.

金生秋月土重重，貧無寸鐵。火長夏天金疊疊，富有千鍾。甲乙夏榮土氣厚，功名半許足田莊。丙丁冬旺水源清，爵祿雙全榮錦繡。壬趨艮，甲趨乾，清名之士。辛朝陽，乙鼠貴，文學之官。破局以貧而斷，入格以貴而推。後學君子，毋忽於斯。

When gold is born in the autumn month and earth is thick and layered, it ends up poor with no trace of metal—because too much earth buries the gold. When fire is strong in summer and metal is thick and layered, it results in great wealth—because strong fire can melt metal into wealth. When jia and yi wood are vigorous in summer and the earth is thick and solid, they can only achieve half of their official rank but have enough land. When bing and ding fire are strong in winter and the water is clear, they achieve both rank and salary, and enjoy great prosperity. When ren water tends toward the geng direction of yin and jia wood tends toward the qian direction of hai, they are known for their purity and virtue. When xin metal has the morning sun pattern and yi wood has the rat's honor pattern, they are officials skilled in literature. Those whose patterns are broken should be judged as poor, while those who fit the pattern should be considered prosperous. Later scholars should not neglect these principles.

參天地之奧妙，測造化之幽微。判人生之貴賤，取法則於干支。決生死之吉凶，推得失之玄妙。日乃己身，須究強弱。年為本主，宜細推詳。年干父兮支母，日干己兮支妻。月干兄兮支弟，時支女兮干兒。後煞克年，父母早喪。前煞克後，子息必虧。馬入妻宮，必得能家之婦。煞臨子位，當招悖逆之兒。祿入妻宮，食妻之祿。印臨子位，受子之榮。梟居年位，破祖之基。財宮月旺，得父資財。所忌財傷祿薄，最嫌鬼旺身衰，原其克彼為財，生我為印。食神暗見，人物豐肥。梟印重生，祖產飄蕩。

To explore the profound mysteries of heaven and earth, and to measure the hidden workings of creation; to determine the fortune and misfortune of human life, we rely on the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches; to decide the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of birth and death, we seek the hidden mechanisms of gain and loss. The Day Stem represents oneself and must be carefully examined for its strength; the Year Column is the master of one's destiny and should be thoroughly analyzed. The Year Stem represents the father, and the Year Branch represents the mother; the Day Stem is oneself, and the Day Branch is the wife; the Month Stem is the elder brother, and the Month Branch is the younger brother; the Hour Branch is the daughter, and the Hour Stem is the son. If the Seven Killers (Seven Wounds) come from behind and attack the Year Column, the parents will die young; if the Seven Killers attack the Hour Column from the front, the children will suffer loss. If the Post-horse (驿马) enters the wife's house, one will certainly marry a capable wife; if the Seven Killers are in the position of the children, one will have rebellious sons. If the Wealth (禄) enters the wife's house, one will live by the wife's wealth; if the Seal (印) is in the position of the children, one will gain honor from the son. If the Owl Spirit (Carrion Spirit) is in the Year Column, it will destroy the family's foundation; if the Wealth House is strong in the Month Column, one can inherit the father's wealth. What is to be avoided is the damage to Wealth and the thinness of禄. What is most detested is the strength of the Ghost (鬼) and the weakness of the self (身). In summary: what I overcome is Wealth, and what nourishes me is the Seal. If the Food God (食神) is hidden in the Branch, the person will be plump and well-fed; if the枭印 (Carrion Seal) is heavily present and mutually generated, the ancestral property will be lost.

財生官，官生印，印生身，富貴雙全。傷黨財，財黨殺，殺攻身，凶窮兩逼。馬落空亡，遷居飄泊。祿遭沖破，別土離鄉。富貴生身，化凶煞而名垂萬古。貴宜乎多，祿宜乎少。絕慮忘思，無差無誤。

Wealth generates official position, official position generates the seal, and the seal regenerates the self; this continuous cycle of mutual generation leads to both wealth and honor. Conversely, if the injurious official assists wealth, wealth assists the seven killers, and the seven killers attack the day master, then danger and poverty will come from both sides. If the post-horse falls into kongwang, one will have to move from place to place all one's life; if the lu spirit is attacked and broken, one has to leave home and go elsewhere. If the heavenly gods of wealth and honor in the destiny can generate and support the day master, even evil stars can be transformed into useful ones, and one's reputation can be passed down through the ages. More noblemen are favorable, while fewer lu spirits are better. If these principles are thoroughly understood and no longer need to be thought about, then predictions will not be wrong.

官印財食。無破清高。煞傷梟刃。用之最吉。善惡相交。喜去惡而崇善。吉凶混雜。忌害吉而向凶。有官有煞。宜身旺制煞為奇。有煞有印。畏財興助煞為禍。身強煞淺。煞運無妨。煞重身輕。制鄉為福。身旺印多。喜行財地。財多身弱。畏入財鄉。男逢比劫傷官。克妻害子。女犯傷官偏印。喪子刑夫。幼失雙親。財星太重。為人孤克。身旺無依。

The four auspicious deities, official star, true seal, true wealth, and food god, appear refined and noble when they are not damaged. The four malevolent deities, seven killers, injurious star, hawk deity, and yangren, can be beneficial if properly guided and used. When good and evil deities are mixed, the evil ones should be removed and the good ones elevated. When auspicious and inauspicious elements are mixed, it is undesirable to harm the auspicious ones and favor the inauspicious ones. When the official star and seven killer star appear together in a chart, it is favorable if the day's main element is strong and can control the seven killer star. When the seven killer star and true seal appear together, it is feared that the wealth star will assist the seven killer star and cause misfortune. If the main element is strong and the seven killer star is weak, traveling on a seven killer star path is not harmful. If the seven killer star is strong and the main element is weak, traveling on a path that controls the seven killer star brings fortune. If the main element is strong and the true seal is abundant, it is favorable to travel on a wealth path to break the seal. If wealth is abundant and the main element is weak, it is feared to travel on another wealth path. For a male's chart, encountering a similar element,劫财, and injurious star can harm his wife and children. For a female's chart, encountering injurious star and biased seal can lead to loss of children and harm to her husband. Losing both parents in childhood is often due to excessive wealth star that harms the seal. Being lonely and experiencing conflicts is often due to a strong main element without proper support.

年沖月令。離祖成家。日被提沖。絃斷再續。時日對沖。傷妻克子。日通月氣。得祖安身。是以木歸春長。遇庚辛反假為權。火居夏生。見壬癸能為福厚。土逢辰戌丑未。木重成名。金生申酉巳丑。火鄉發福。水居亥子。戊己難侵。身坐休囚。平生未濟。身旺者喜行祿馬。身弱者忌見財官。得時俱為旺論 。失令更作衰看。四柱無根。得時為旺。日干無氣。遇劫為強。身弱喜印。主旺宜官。

The year pillar conflicts with the month pillar, indicating the need to leave the ancestral home and establish one's own family. The day pillar is conflicted by the month pillar, suggesting that marriage will be broken and require renewal. The hour pillar conflicts directly with the day pillar, which may harm the wife and children. The day stem connects with the month pillar's energy, enabling the person to inherit the family's legacy and establish a stable life. Therefore, if wood grows in spring and meets the metal of Geng and Xin, it transforms false officials and killers into real authority. If fire is born in summer and meets the water of Ren and Gui, it can lead to great blessings. If earth meets the four earthy branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, and is supported by many woods, it can bring fame. If metal is born in the strong metal months of Shen, You, Si, and Chou, it needs to go through fire to achieve prosperity. If water is in the strong water months of Hai and Zi, the earth of Wu and Ji cannot harm it. If the day stem is in a weak and confined position, the person will have a difficult life. Those with strong roots prefer to go through the lucky and horse years, while those with weak roots should avoid wealth and official positions. Those who are in season are considered strong, while those out of season are considered weak. Even if the four pillars have no roots, if they are in season, they are considered strong. Even if the day stem has no strength, if it is supported by the劫财, it is considered strong. Those with weak roots prefer the nourishing elements, while those with strong roots benefit from the official stars.

甲乙秋生金透露。水木火運榮昌。丙丁冬降水汪洋。火土木方貴顯。戊己春生。西南方有救。庚辛夏長。水土運無妨。壬癸逢於土旺。金木宜榮。身弱有印。煞旺無傷。忌行財地。傷官傷盡。行官運以無妨。傷官用印宜去財。傷官用財宜去印。傷官財印俱彰。將何發福。身旺者用財。身弱者用印。用財去印。用印去財。方發其福。正所謂喜者存之。憎者去也。

Jia and Yi wood, born in autumn with metal appearing in the heavenly stem, will flourish with the fortune of water, wood, and fire. Bing and Ding fire, born in winter with abundant water, will achieve prominence with the fortune of fire, earth, and wood. Wu and Ji earth, born in spring when wood is strong, will find relief with the fortune of southwest metal and earth. Geng and Xin metal, born in summer when fire is strong, will be unharmed by water to control fire or earth to generate metal. Ren and Gui water, encountering strong earth, should go to metal land to transform earth into water or wood land to loosen earth, thus achieving prosperity. If the body is weak but has a minister (earth), even a strong seven killer (water) will not harm the body, but it is only dangerous to go to wealth (metal) land that destroys the minister. If the official (water) is completely destroyed, it is actually acceptable to go on an official career without harm. If the official takes the minister (earth) as its use, then the wealth (metal) should be removed; if the official takes the wealth (metal) as its use, then the minister (earth) should be removed. If official, wealth, and minister are all clearly present, how can fortune arise? The answer is: if the body is strong, take wealth; if the body is weak, take the minister. If taking wealth, remove the minister; if taking the minister, remove the wealth. Only then can fortune be realized. This is precisely the principle of keeping what is liked and removing what is disliked.

財多身弱。身旺運以為榮。身旺財衰。財旺鄉而發福。重犯官星。只宜制伏。食神疊至。須忌官鄉。頑金無火。大用不成。強木無金。清名難著。木多得土財帛厚。火焰逢波祿位高。有官有印。無破為榮。無印無官。有格取貴。羊刃極喜偏官。金神最宜制伏。雜氣財官。刑沖則發。官貴太盛。旺處必傾。身太旺喜見財官。主太柔不宜祿馬。旺官旺印與旺財。入墓有禍。傷官食神並身旺。遇庫興災。

When there is an abundance of wealth but the self is weak, one needs to go through a period of strong self to achieve success; when the self is strong but wealth is lacking, one needs to go through a place where wealth is abundant to gain prosperity. If the official star appears repeatedly, it is suitable to use food and injury stars to control it; if food stars appear repeatedly, one should avoid going through official star territories. Unyielding metal without fire to temper it cannot become great; strong wood without metal to cut it cannot achieve clear fame. When there is an abundance of wood and it meets earth, wealth will be abundant; when fire meets water waves, official position will be high. Having official and seal stars without damage is considered glorious; even without seal and official stars, if another pattern is formed, it can also lead to high status. The Yangren (sheep blade) prefers a biased official star to match, and the metal god pattern is most suitable with east and west elements to control it. For wealth and official stars hidden in the mixed earth of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, they need to be opened by punishment and clash before they can be effective. When official and noble stars are too strong, their peak will inevitably lead to downfall. When the day's main element is too strong, it prefers to meet wealth and official stars; when the day's main element is too weak, it is not suitable to meet禄 and horse. When official, seal, and wealth stars are all strong, entering the storage will bring disaster; when injury stars, food stars, and the self are all strong, encountering the storage will also cause calamity.

運貴在於支取。歲重向乎干求。印多者行財而發。財旺者遇比無妨。格清局正。富貴榮華。印旺官明。聲名特達。合官非為貴取。合煞莫作凶推。桃花帶煞喜淫奔。華蓋重逢多剋剝。平生不發。八字休囚。一世無權。身衰遇鬼。身旺則宜洩宜傷。身衰則喜扶喜助。務稟中和之氣。莫令太過不及。若遵此法推詳。禍福驗如影響。

When examining a person's destiny through their large years (big destiny), the key lies in the earthly branches; when looking at the annual years, the key is in the heavenly stems. Those with many印 (nurturing) elements will only achieve success when they encounter wealth. Those who already have strong wealth will not be harmed even if they meet a fellow element. Those with a clear and proper destiny pattern will naturally attain wealth, honor, and prosperity. Those with strong印 and clear official stars will have exceptional fame and recognition. If the official star is combined, it should not be considered as a sign of nobility. If the seven killers (seven evil stars) are combined, they should not be regarded as harmful. If there is Taohua (flower) along with seven killers, it is easy to lead to immoral behavior. If there are multiple Huagai stars, there is often suffering and loss. If a person never rises in fortune, it is because their八字 (birth chart) is weak and confined. If a person never holds power, it is because their body is weak and they are attacked by harmful elements. If the body is strong, it should be released or injured; if the body is weak, it should be supported and assisted. In summary, one must receive a balanced and harmonious energy, avoiding excess or deficiency. If one follows this principle in analysis, the fortune and misfortune will be as accurate as a shadow following its form or an echo responding to a sound.

吉福最宜生旺，祿馬全要精神。魁罡有靈變之機，離坎乃聰明戶，日干旺而災咎寡，財命衰而惆悵多。或問人性情善惡賢愚，先推官煞旺衰。方究機巧靈變，觀幽閒瀟灑之人。遇華蓋孤虛之宿，好恃勢霸道之輩。犯偏官劫刃之權，其所憂者福，其所優者福不福，其所慮者成不成。福不福者，吉處遭凶；成不成者格局見破。傷其格則死，破其局則禍。譬之苗逢秋旱，而冬稟虛空。花被春霜，而夏果無成。縱有迴天轉軸之機，終無建功立業之遂。

The deities that bring good fortune and blessings are most favorable when they are in a place of birth and prosperity; the Lu Spirit and the Post-horse should both be vigorous and strong. The "Kui Gang" (a combination of the Kui and Gang stars) possess adaptability and resourcefulness, while the Li position and the Kan position are the gateways from which wisdom and intelligence emerge. If the Day Stem is strong, misfortunes are few; if wealth and destiny are weak, troubles are many. If someone asks about a person's nature, whether he is good or bad, wise or foolish, first examine the strength and weakness of the official star and the seven killing stars, then study his adaptability and resourcefulness. Those who appear quiet, elegant, and detached are often destined to encounter stars such as Huagai and Gu Xū; those who bully others, act tyrannically, and are domineering often suffer from the influence of biased officials,劫财, and Yangren (the sharp knife), which are forms of harsh and aggressive forces. What people worry about most is their fortune. What they cannot let go of is whether they have fortune or not; what they are most concerned about is whether they can achieve their goals or not. It is said that having fortune yet lacking it means that in a favorable situation, a misfortune occurs. It is said that being able to achieve yet failing means that the overall pattern has been broken. If the pattern is injured, one may die; if the situation is broken, one may suffer misfortune. This is like crops encountering a dry autumn, leading to no harvest in winter; flowers being damaged by spring frost, leading to no fruit in summer. Even with the ability to change fate and reverse the situation, one cannot achieve great accomplishments.

豈不見酈生烹鼎，范增背疽。淵明東歸，子美西去，孟軻不遇，馮衍空回。困於溝壑，命使其然。淹滯無成，何勞差嘆。是以時有春秋，月有圓缺。常觀資蔭之子，親一喪而無聊。或見耕釣之人，運一通而殊顯。

Have you not seen how Li Yiji of the Han dynasty was boiled to death in a cauldron, and Fan Zeng, the strategist of Xiang Yu, died from a boil on his back? Tao Yuanming resigned his post and returned eastward, while Du Fu wandered in western Sichuan. Mencius traveled through the states but met no wise ruler, and Feng Yan of the Eastern Han submitted a memorial to the court but returned empty-handed. These people were troubled by hardship and poverty, and it was fate that brought them to this. If being stuck and unsuccessful is due to fate, then why lament in vain? Therefore, the seasons have spring and autumn, and the moon has full and crescent phases. It is common to see sons and daughters who relied on their father's and grandfather's influence, who suddenly find themselves without support after their parents' death; and it is also common to see ordinary farmers and fishermen who, when their fortune turns, suddenly become prominent.

或有少依祖父之榮，長借兒孫之貴。又有垂髻難苦，至老無依。蓋因四柱之旺衰，以致大運之亨否。豈不見枯槁之木，縱逢春而不榮。茂盛之標，雖凌霜而不敗。時日更虧年月，定無下梢。生時旺氣朝元，必有晚福。消息妙在變通，禍福當察衰旺。庶幾君子，其鑑是辛。

Some people rely on their grandfather's prestige when young and enjoy their grandchildren's status in old age; others suffer hardship from childhood and end up helpless in old age. This is determined by the strength and weakness of the four pillars, which in turn decide the success or failure of one's great destiny. Have you not seen it? A withered tree, even when encountering spring, will not regain its vitality; a flourishing branch, even when encountering frost, will not wither. If the time pillar and day pillar weaken the year and month pillars, there will certainly be a poor ending; if the birth hour's strength returns to its original state, there will surely be blessings in old age. The skill in divination lies in flexibility and adaptability; judging fortune and misfortune should carefully examine the strength and weakness. May the gentlemen take this as a warning.

欲識五行生死訣，萬金賦與凡人說。星中但以限為憑，子平只以運為訣。運行先布十二宮，看來何格墮時節。財官印綬與食神，但知輕重審分明。官星怕逢七煞運，七煞猶畏官星臨。官殺混雜人必夭，去官留殺仔細尋。

One wants to know the mnemonic for the Five Phases' generation and destruction. The "Wan Jin Fu" explains this to ordinary people. In star and destiny studies, the "limits" are used as a basis, but in the method of Zi Ping, the "years" are the key. To arrange the big years, one must first determine the positions of the twelve houses, then see what kind of pattern the birth chart belongs to and which season it falls into. The auspicious elements such as wealth, officialdom, seal, and food god should be clearly distinguished in terms of their importance. The official is afraid of encountering the seven killers' years, and the seven killers are afraid of the official appearing. When official and killer are mixed, people tend to have short lifespans, so one must carefully decide whether to remove the official or retain the killer.

留官去殺莫逢煞，留煞去官官莫逢。日時偏正問何財，大怕干頭帶劫來。劫若重來人夭壽，孰知偏正甚為災。有財官運須榮顯，財旺官鄉是福胎。只怕日干元自弱，財多生煞趕身災。財多身弱行財運，此處方知下九臺。

If one decides to keep the official position and remove the seven killer, then one should not encounter the seven killer again; if one decides to keep the seven killer and remove the official, then one should not meet the official again. One must clearly determine whether the wealth seen on the day pillar and hour pillar is偏财 or正财, and it is most dangerous if the heavenly stem also carries劫财. If劫财 appears heavily, the person will have a short life; who would think that偏财 and正财 could instead become great disasters. If a person's fate includes wealth and the big destiny cycle enters the official position, it naturally brings honor and prominence; if wealth is strong and the official cycle comes, that is the womb of good fortune. One should fear that if the day stem is originally weak, wealth increases and then generates the seven killer, which in turn follows the day stem to cause disaster. For someone with weak body and abundant wealth, if they enter another wealth cycle, they will realize at this point that they have fallen nine steps down.

第一限逢印綬鄉，運行生旺必榮昌。官鄉會合遷官職，死絕當頭是禍殃。若是逢財來壞印，墮崖落水惡中亡。莫道食神非易訣，食神有氣勝財官。只怕梟神前外截。傷官命運若逢官，斬絞徒流禍百端。日德日貴逢克戰。此命危亡立馬看。戊己土皆分四季。雜氣透開如吾意。逐一依定數中推。吉凶禍福無差謬。

The first major period of life, if it reaches the land of the印绶 (nurturing), and operates in a flourishing and vigorous place, will certainly bring prosperity and success; if it further combines with the official position, it will lead to promotion and official appointment. If the印绶 (nurturing) falls in a dead or exhausted place, it will bring calamity. If the wealth star comes to break the印绶 (nurturing), there will be dangers such as falling from a cliff, drowning, or dying an untimely death. Do not think that the food god (food god) is not important; as long as the food god has strength, it surpasses wealth and official position. Be afraid that the hawk god (hawk god) blocks it in front. For those with the pattern of official injury, if they encounter the official position in their major period, they will face various misfortunes such as beheading, hanging, imprisonment, or exile. If the good patterns like day virtue and day dignity meet opposition, the fate will be immediately in danger. The戊 (Wu) and己 (Ji) earths belong to the months of辰 (Chen),戌 (Xu),丑 (Chou), and未 (Wei). When the hidden wealth and official positions in the mixed qi are disturbed and revealed, it meets my intention. Follow each rule precisely according to the fixed numbers, and the fortune and misfortune will not be mistaken.

人居六合，心相五行。欲曉一生，辨形察性。官星愷悌，貴氣軒昂。印綬主多智慧，豐身更且心慈。食神善能飲食，體厚而好謳歌。偏官七煞，勢壓三公。喜酒色而偏爭好鬥，愛軒昂而扶弱欺強。性情如虎，急躁如風。

A person lives in the four directions and above and below. His nature corresponds with the Five Phases. To understand a person's whole life, one must examine his appearance and observe his character. Those with a proper official star in their destiny are cheerful and easygoing, exuding noble dignity. Those with many seal stars are intelligent, have a robust body, and are kind-hearted. Those with a strong food star are good at eating, have a thick build, and enjoy singing. A biased official, also known as seven杀, has an overwhelming presence that can surpass the Three Marquises: such people enjoy wine and women, yet they also like to quarrel and fight. They value grandeur and dignity, helping the weak while oppressing the strong. Their nature is like a tiger, and their temper is as fierce as a storm.

梟印當權，使心機而始勤終怠，好學藝而多學少成。偏印劫刃，出祖離家，外象謙和尚義，內心狠毒無知,有刻薄之意，無慈惠之心。偏正財露，輕財好義。愛人趨奉，好說是非。嗜酒貪花，亦係如此。傷官傷盡，多藝多能，使心機而傲物氣高，多詭詐而侮人志大。顴高骨峻，眼大眉粗。

People with Owl Spirit and偏印 in authority are fond of scheming, working hard at first but becoming lazy later. They like to learn various skills but end up achieving little. If偏印 is combined with劫财 and Yangren, they tend to leave their ancestral home to start their own lives. They appear humble and loyal but are actually cruel and ignorant, possessing only a mean-hearted nature without any compassion. Those with偏财 and正财 revealed in the heavenly stem look down upon wealth and prefer to act justly. They enjoy flattery, like spreading gossip, and are fond of drinking and indulging in lust, which also falls into this category. Those whose伤官 is cleanly expressed are versatile and capable in many areas. They are cunning, arrogant, and look down on others, being deceitful and disrespectful while having grand ambitions. Their appearance usually shows high cheekbones, sharp bone structure, large eyes, and thick eyebrows.

日德心善身穩厚，而作事慈祥；魁罡性嚴有操持，而為人聰敏。金神貴格，天地奇哉，有剛斷明敏之才，無刻薄欺瞞之意。五陰會局，為人佛口蛇心。二德印生，作事施恩佈德。火炎土燥，必聲焦而好禮。水清兌下，主言悟而施仁。果合如然，失地返此。事則舉其大略，須要察其細微。欲識性情，學者用心於此。

People with the "Day Virtue" in their destiny are kind-hearted, steady in their conduct, and gentle in their actions. Those with the "Kui Gang" pattern are strict in character, have integrity, and are intelligent and quick-witted. If the Golden God pattern forms a noble destiny, it is considered rare in the world: such people possess firm determination and sharp insight, yet lack the mean-spiritedness and deceitfulness. Those whose four pillars consist entirely of yin elements tend to be hypocritical, appearing compassionate in speech but cruel in heart. Those who possess both Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue and also have the印绶 (seal and ribbon) element supporting them are inclined to act with benevolence and generosity. People with overly strong fire or dry earth elements have hoarse voices and are overly concerned with etiquette. Those with clear water elements born in the West (the position of the Metal trigram) are insightful in speech and capable of practicing benevolence. All these are manifestations of harmonious combinations in their time. If the Five Phases are out of place, the effects reverse. This is only a general overview; one must examine the details carefully. To understand a person's nature, scholars should focus on these aspects.

天既生人，人各有命。所有早年富貴，八字運限咸和。中世孤單，五行逢敗死絕。過房入舍，年月旺而運強。隨母從父，偏財空而印旺。早歲父亡，偏財臨絕死之宮。幼歲母離，只為財多印死。官逢死氣之方，子難招得。如見傷官太甚，子亦難留。己身入敗，早歲興衰。若見傷官所生，必主依人過活。婁星越宮所生，亦是他人義女。

Heaven has created humans, and each person has their own destiny. Those who become wealthy and prosperous at an early age have both their birth chart and their destiny period in harmony. Those who become lonely in middle age have their Five Phases falling into areas of decline, death, or extinction. Those who are adopted by others or marry into another family have their year and month pillars strong, and their major destiny period also powerful. Those who follow their mother's remarriage and recognize a stepfather have their偏财 (biased wealth) falling into areas of extinction and death, while their印绶 (imperial seal) is overly strong. Those who lose their father at an early age have their偏财 (biased wealth) located in the areas of extinction and death. Those who separate from their mother at a young age are due to excessive wealth that kills the印星 (imperial seal star). When the official star falls into the death qi position, it is difficult to have children. If the伤官 (harmful official) is too strong, children cannot be retained. When the day master falls into a position of decline, early life will experience ups and downs. Those born from the伤官 (harmful official) will inevitably rely on others. Those born under the娄星 (Liu Star) that overstep their palace are often adopted daughters.

印綬逢生，母當賢貴。偏財歸祿，父必崢嶸。官煞逢祿，子當顯達。比肩得祿，兄弟名高。 此乃男命之玄機，略說女人之奧妙。印綬多而老無子，傷官旺而防傷夫。食神一位逢生旺，招子須當拜聖明。父母之官，男命之斷。依其此法，萬無一矣。

When the official star or seven deadly stars meet the fortune of the native, the son will certainly achieve success; when the same fortune is shared by the native and the brother, the brother will have a high reputation. The above are the secrets of male destiny. Now let us briefly explain the mysteries of female destiny: if the official star is too strong, the woman will have no children in old age; if the injurious star is too strong, she should be careful of harming or defeating her husband; if the food god is only one and meets the fortune of birth and strength, she should thank the gods after having children. As for the interpretation of the parents' position, it is based on the method of male destiny. By following this method, there will be no error at all.

他來克我為官星，身旺當權。我去克他為妻財，干強則富。財星有破，賣祖基別立他鄉。印受被傷，失宗業拋離故里。人命以貴神為福，遭克陷則凶禍不祥。五行會凶曜為災，喜合煞並食神為貴。四柱有吉曜相扶，推金積玉。五行無凶煞侵犯，名顯聲揚。

When others come to restrain me, that is the official star; if the day stem is strong, it can take authority. When I restrain others, that is wife and wealth; if the day stem is strong, it can lead to wealth. If the wealth star is damaged, one must sell ancestral property and start anew elsewhere; if the nourishing star is injured, one must abandon ancestral property and leave the homeland. A person's fate relies on the auspicious gods for fortune; if the auspicious gods are restrained or trapped, misfortune and calamity will follow. If the five elements meet malevolent stars, disaster will occur; it is favorable if the seven deadly stars are harmonized by something, and the food god star controls them, which brings honor. If the four pillars have auspicious stars supporting, one can accumulate gold and jade; if the five elements are not invaded by malevolent stars, one will naturally become famous and renowned.

柱中若有華蓋，逢二德乃清貴之人。官星七煞落空亡，在於九流之輩。為官卑職。推尋子位，先面觀煞官。 死絕者嫡庶難存，太旺者別門求覓。妻星顯露，子息必多。刑害嗣宮，男女罕得。四宮背祿，不可妄求，官將不成，財當不聚。八字無財，須求本分。越外若貪，必招凶災。噫！甘貧養拙，非原憲之不才。鼓腹吹笙。使伍員之挫志。順則行，逆則棄。知命樂天，困窮合義。洪範數終，淵源骨髓。

If the Huagai star appears in the pillar, and is also accompanied by the Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue, then the person is of a refined and noble nature, destined for high status. However, if the official star and seven killers fall into the Kongwang position, the person can only be of the lower class, and even if holding an official position, it will be of low rank. To determine the fate of children, one must first examine the official and killer stars: if these stars fall into the dead or doomed positions, both legitimate and illegitimate children may not be safe; if the official and killer stars are too strong, the person must seek a child from another family (by adoption). If the wife's star is clearly visible, there will be many children; if the children's position is harmed or afflicted, children will be difficult to obtain. If all four pillars (year, month, day, hour) are away from the禄 (favorable position), one should not be greedy or ambitious, for one cannot hold an official position or accumulate wealth. If the八字 (eight characters) lacks wealth, one should just stay within one's own bounds; if one is always greedy for external gains, one will surely invite misfortune. Alas! Being content with poverty and living simply is not because Confucius' disciple Yan Xian lacked talent; even Wu Zixu, a great man, was once discouraged by the act of blowing a flute and begging for food. If one's fate is favorable, one should act accordingly; if one's fate is adverse, one should let go. Knowing one's destiny and being content with one's fate is in accordance with the Way. The "Numerical Principles" from the Book of Documents concludes here, and its essence is precisely the core of命理 (fate divination).

天道尚有虧盈，人事豈無反覆。或始貧而終富，或先敗而後成。當舍短而從長，毋取彼而舍此。居官居貴，五行醇而不疵。 多滯多憂，八字難而又戰。兄弟多逢，宜嗟原憲之貧窮。印綬疊逢，可比老彭之高壽。九宮旺相，難逃邀我於桑中。四柱合和，未免題詩於葉上。是以妻宮有克，少年早娶之人。兒位逢傷，未歲損成家之子。

Heavenly Dao is still subject to deficiency and abundance; how could human affairs not have reversals? Some people start poor and eventually become rich, while others suffer initial failure but later achieve success. When judging the destiny of a person, one should abandon their shortcomings and take their strengths, without being overly fixated on one aspect at the expense of another. Those who can hold official positions and attain prestige have their Five Phases pure and without blemish; those who face constant obstacles and constant worries have their bazi (eight characters) difficult and with conflicting elements. If the twin sons (twin heavenly stems) appear repeatedly, one should sigh like Yan Xian, a disciple of Confucius, who was poor; if the official stars (twin heavenly stems) appear in layers, one can compare it to Peng Zhu, who lived a long life. If the positions in the destiny chart are prosperous and strong, one is likely to have private relationships like those in the Sangjian Pushang (a place famed for romantic liaisons) (a place known for romantic affairs); if the four pillars have too much harmony, one is bound to have romantic stories like the one involving red leaves and poetry. Therefore, if the wife's position is harmed, it often indicates an early marriage in youth; if the children's position is injured, it usually means that a son capable of managing the household will be lost in middle age.

最貴者官星為命，時得偏正財為福。最凶者七煞臨身，逢天月二德呈祥。官星如遇劫財，雖官不貴。七煞如逢資助，其殺必威。羊刃若逢印綬，縱貴有殘疾在身。七煞無制逢官，為禍而壽元不長。三偏三正，位居一品之尊。四柱四合，福坐眾人之上。羊刃更兼會殺，千里徒流。用財若遇劫壓，一生貧困。榮辱兩端，妍媸一判。自古相傳，非賢匆授。

The most valuable is when the official star is the destiny, and at the hour pillar there is also a biased wealth or proper wealth to generate it, which brings good fortune. The most dangerous is when the seven killers are present, but if they meet the Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue, they can instead bring auspiciousness. If the official star meets the劫财, although there is an official, it is not valuable; if the seven killers receive support, this killer will certainly be powerful. If the Yangren meets the印绶, even though one is prominent, there will be a disability on the body. If the seven killers are not controlled and meet the official star mixed, it becomes a disaster and shortens life. When three auxiliary spirits and three main spirits are balanced, one will hold a high position. When the four pillars have harmonious connections everywhere, the fortune is higher than others. If the Yangren is combined with the seven killers, one will be exiled a thousand miles; if wealth is used but meets the劫财 suppressing it, one will live in poverty all life. Honor and disgrace, beauty and ugliness, are determined by these distinctions. These words have been passed down orally since ancient times, and they should not be easily taught to those who are not virtuous.

命不易看，子平可推。先要取其日干，次則詳其月令。年時共表其吉凶，妖祥不忒歲月。通參成敗，禍福無遺。或有不見之形，須當審究。更有分抽之緒，後學難知。天清地濁，自然稟一氣之生。五行正貴，忌刑沖剋破之鄉。四柱干支，喜三合六合之地。寅甲巳亥，乃財官印綬長生。丑未戌辰，繫祿馬印星寄庫。日貴時貴，大忌刑沖剋破。拱祿拱貴，最怕填實刑沖。觀無合有合，逢凶不凶。傷官之於年運，到官鄉不喜。羊刃沖合歲君，運臨而禍至。辰戌魁罡，忌官星怕逢七殺。金神日刃，喜七殺而忌刑沖。

Fortune reading is not easy, but fortunately there is the method of Zi Ping to explore it. First, determine the day stem, then carefully examine the month's stem. The year pillar and time pillar together show good and bad fortune, and strange phenomena and auspicious signs will not be wrong in the years and months. Combining success and failure thoroughly, misfortune and blessing will be fully understood. Some things are not visible, so they must be carefully examined. Some branches and threads are difficult for beginners to understand. Heaven is clear and earth is turbid, all things naturally receive one breath to be born. In the Five Phases, the proper noble spirits should not be in places of punishment, clash, control, or destruction. The four pillars' stems and branches prefer to be in the Triple Harmony or Six Harmony positions. The years of寅,申,巳,亥 are the places of birth for wealth, official positions, and official seals (the original text says "寅甲巳亥" which should be "寅申巳亥"). The years of丑,未,戌,辰 are the storage places for rank, horse, and official seals. The patterns of day noble and time noble are greatly disliked if there is punishment, clash, control, or destruction. The patterns of mutual support for rank and noble are most feared if filled by real characters or subjected to punishment and clash. When reading a person's fate, pay attention to cases where there is no original harmony but suddenly there is harmony; in such cases, encountering misfortune can avoid it. The pattern of official damage does not like to meet official positions in the big years and destinies. The Yangren (sharpness) pattern is dangerous if it clashes with or harmonizes with the heavenly stem of the year. The pattern of Chen Xu (dragon and tiger) and Qiu Gang (strong and firm) should avoid official stars and be afraid of encountering seven killers. The Jin Shen (metal god) pattern and the day sharpness pattern prefer seven killers but dislike punishment and clash.

時上偏官要制伏，身強喜官，專殺莫逢。鬼旺亦要制伏為強，但看本有本無，遇而不遇，要稟中和。辛癸日多逢丑地，怕填實不喜官星。甲子日再逢子時，嫌丑午亦畏庚辛。壬癸亥子，祿馬飛天，離巽丙丁聚巳午。倒沖天祿，壬騎龍背。辰多沖戌官星，乙用丙字聚貴。聲名遠大，財命有氣，雖背祿而不貧。財絕命衰，縱建祿而不富。

The official in the time column should be restrained, and a strong body prefers to see the official star, but if the seven killing stars are specially used, the official star should not appear again. If the ghost and god are strong, they must also be restrained to be considered strong. It depends on whether the restraining god is present in the birth chart, whether it is encountered or not, and whether it is balanced. For days of辛 and 癸, if they often meet 丑, it is a pattern of 'meeting the official salary', which fears being filled by real characters and also dislikes the official star. For Jiazi day meeting 子 time, it forms the 'flying heavenly salary and horse' pattern, which dislikes seeing 丑 and 午, and also fears being attacked by 庚 and 辛. For days of 壬 and 癸, if the branches have many 亥 and 子, it forms the 'salary and horse flying heaven' pattern, relying on the virtual conflict with the southern fire and wind directions, 丙 and 丁, to gather the salary of 巳 and 午. The '壬 riding dragon back' pattern, which is a reverse conflict of heavenly salary, is formed when there are many 辰, using 辰 to conflict with 官 star in 戌; similarly, 乙 wood uses 丙 to gather the nobleman. If these patterns are formed, the person will have great fame. If wealth and the destiny have life qi, even if they are in a salary position, they will not be poor. But if wealth is cut off and the destiny is weak, even if they are in a built salary position, they will not become rich.

癸到艮山，怕庚辛忌逢戊土，壬逢丑地，忌戊己怕見庚金。庚遇早申子辰。乃井欄叉，謂之入局。忌丙丁，愁巳午，戊日申時，怕甲丙亦忌寅卯。辛金己土若遇，謂之從格，名為秀氣。四柱火傷又無救,返是災屯。丑日戊子時,忌子多,怕相沖。陽水逢辰見戊己,災臨難逃。

Heavenly stem Gui water reaches the Yin position of the mountain trigram Gen (the Mountain trigram), forming the pattern '癸水趋艮', which fears the presence of Geng and Xin to generate water and drain its energy, and also dislikes the presence of Wu earth. Heavenly stem Ren water encountering the earth branch Chou forms the pattern '壬骑丑', which dislikes the presence of Wu and Ji earth, and fears the presence of Geng metal. When the day stem is Geng and the hidden stem in the earthly branch meets Shen, Zi, and Chen together, it forms the pattern '井栏叉', known as entering the pattern; this pattern dislikes Bing and Ding fire and fears Si and Wu. When the day stem is Wu and it is born at the hour of Shen, it forms the pattern '戊水趋艮', which fears Jia wood and Bing fire, and also dislikes Yin and Mao. When the day stem is Xin and it meets Ji earth or similar, and the day stem has no root, it is called the pattern of following, known as having refined energy. If the four pillars are harmed by fire and there is no remedy, it becomes a disaster and hardship. For the day stem Chou with the hour stem Wu and the hour branch Zi, forming the pattern '六阴朝阳', it dislikes too many Zi characters and fears being clash. When heavenly stem Ren water meets Chen and also encounters Wu or Ji earth, disaster is inevitable.

甲見戊時名偏財，身運喜財鄉，丁日辛年號歲財，運逢戊貴。乙逢申位，忌見刑沖。日時歸祿，官逢有禍。另有天沖地擊，陰錯陽差。貪合忘官，劫財從官難成貴，貪合忘殺，身旺時福祿增加。官藏殺見有制伏，亦自輝煌。官見殺藏，身柔弱終見奔波。身弱喜逢旺運身強愛煞鄉。將來者進，成功者退，富貴賢者善，重犯者奇，宜通變而推禍福，決無差誤矣。

When the heavenly stem Jia (甲) wood meets the heavenly stem Wu (戊) earth, it is called partial wealth, and the day ruler and big years both prefer to go to the wealth area. When the day ruler is Ding (丁) fire and meets the heavenly stem Xin (辛) metal, it is called annual wealth, and encountering Wu (戊) earth in the big year brings prestige. When the heavenly stem Yi (乙) wood meets the position of Shen (申), it is advisable to avoid punishment and clash. When the day pillar and hour pillar are in the禄 position, encountering the official star brings misfortune. In addition, there are terms such as heavenly stem clash, earthly branch impact, and yin error and yang difference. Those who seek harmony and forget the official star, and the劫财 follows the official star, will find it difficult to achieve prestige. Those who seek harmony and forget the seven killers, if the body is strong, their fortune and happiness will increase. If the official star is hidden in the branch and the seven killer is revealed but controlled, it will have its own brilliance. If the official star is revealed and the seven killer is hidden, and the day ruler is weak, they will ultimately have to work hard. Those with weak bodies prefer strong years, while those with strong bodies prefer the seven killer area. The coming energy is called entering, and the successful energy is called retreating. Wealth and honor combined with virtue is good, while multiple Inauspicious Spirit are capable of being controlled is extraordinary. In summary, one should flexibly and skillfully determine fortune and misfortune, and there will be no mistakes.

一氣即判，天地闢焉。三才既定，陰陽立焉。於是乎運用五行之造化，於是乎推遷四時之氣候。洛出神龜，河生龍馬。八卦露太易之象，九疇彰洪範之篇。是以聖人仰則觀天，俯則察地。以類萬物之情，以通神明之意。辦四時之氣候，成於律呂,取五行之造化,為之卜筮。

When the primordial energy was divided, heaven and earth were created; once the three principles of heaven, earth, and humanity were established, yin and yang were formed. Thus, the transformations of the Five Phases could be utilized, and the changes of the four seasons and the shifting of the climate could be arranged. A divine turtle emerged from the Luo River, carrying characters on its back, while a dragon horse appeared in the Yellow River, bearing pictures on its back. The Eight Trigrams revealed the initial images of the Book of Changes, and the nine categories were clearly established in the chapter "Hongfan" of the Book of Documents. Therefore, the sage looked up to observe the heavenly phenomena and looked down to examine the geographical features, using them to compare and understand the forms of all things and to connect with the meanings of the divine. By distinguishing the climatic conditions of the four seasons, the twelve tones were created; by utilizing the transformations of the Five Phases, divination and卜 were practiced.

然後以乾為天，與地相配。以支為地，與干相連。主靜以持載，主動以斡旋。下以應五行之風景，上以應五位之經纏。日月雖明，不能照於毫忽。鬼神雖奧，不能察其幽玄。成天下之美麗，序人事之綿綿，故有化而不化之由，聚而不聚之義，合而不合之類，秀而不秀之體。聚而不聚者，損其財用。化而不化者，損於貴氣。合而不合者，三主必背。秀而不秀者，一生何遂。

Then the heavenly stems are considered as heaven, paired with the earthly branches; the earthly branches are considered as earth, connected with the heavenly stems. The still aspect carries all things, while the moving aspect circulates and operates. Below, it corresponds to the five phases of wind and objects on the earth; above, it corresponds to the movement of the five stars in the sky. Although the sun and moon are bright, they cannot illuminate the most minute details; although ghosts and spirits are profound, they cannot penetrate the subtle mysteries. They accomplish the beauty of the world and arrange human affairs continuously. Therefore, there are cases where something should change but cannot change, where something should gather but cannot gather, where something should combine but cannot combine, and where something should flourish but cannot flourish. If something should gather but does not, financial resources will be damaged; if something should change but does not, noble fortune will be diminished; if something should combine but does not, the three main elements of year, month, and time will certainly be conflicting; if something should flourish but does not, one's life will never be satisfactory.

又有不化而化之局，不聚而聚之者，不秀而秀之用，不合而合之事。不聚而聚之者，終於富足，不化而化之者，定於權貴。不合而合者，必達於官職。不秀而秀者，須享於祿位。定四時己旺未旺，察五行有氣無氣。有顯隱，有休囚。有進退，有否泰。人亨通，有屯蹇，有駁雜，有純粹。隨物而變物，因類而求類。

On the other hand, there are also patterns where something that should not have transformed ends up transforming, where something that should not have gathered ends up gathering, where something that should not have shown itself ends up showing, and where something that should not have combined ends up combining. Those that gather without being gathered will ultimately be prosperous; those that transform without being transformed will certainly attain power and status; those that combine without being combined will surely achieve official positions; and those that show themselves without being shown will naturally enjoy honor and position. To predict a person's fate, one must first determine whether the energies of the four seasons are already strong or not yet strong, and then examine whether the Five Phases have energy or not. Among these, there are both evident and hidden, active and restrained, advancing and retreating, and favorable and unfavorable conditions. In human affairs, there are both smooth and obstructed situations, mixed and pure conditions. In summary, one should observe changes according to the changes of things and seek similar categories to find corresponding patterns.

至五事，俱宜自旺，一物不可偏傷。水不勝火，奔波而流落。火不勝金，困難而愴隍。有秀無官，但施巧於技藝。見財無比，惟逐利於經商。三辛見丙兮，財多破散。二壬就丁兮，家道豐稔。土力敗水，則胃弱而色黑。木氣刑土，則脾衰而面黃。性顯聰明，蓋為水家之秀。事能決斷，因成金氣之剛。

When it comes to the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, each should have its own strength and should not be harmed excessively. If water cannot control fire, the person will be restless and have a wandering life. If fire cannot control metal, the person will face difficulties and be anxious. If there is refined energy but no official star, the person can only use their cleverness in skills. If there is wealth but no support, the person can only rely on business for profit. Three辛 metals meeting one丙 fire, although there is much wealth, it will be scattered. Two壬 waters meeting one丁 fire, the family will instead become prosperous. If earth's strength overwhelms water, the person will have a weak stomach and a dark complexion. If wood's energy harms earth, the person will have a weak spleen and a yellow complexion. A clever nature is due to the refined energy of water. The ability to make decisions is due to the strong quality of metal.

太歲與命不和，有殃無福。四柱與命各旺，有福無殃。男逢兩位之妻，必須置妾。女純真夫之氣，定主淫娼。火炎水涸者，多自壞之苦。木秀火明者，有吉慶之祥。甲木如革之方，桎梏圓土。戊土居潤下之勢，萍梗他鄉。

When the current heavenly stem is not harmonious with one's birth stem, there will be only misfortune and no good fortune; if the four pillars and the birth stem each have strong energy, there will be good fortune and no misfortune. A man's fate with two wife stars indicates he must take a concubine; a woman's fate with a husband star that is too pure and unrestrained will lead to a tendency towards licentiousness. Those whose fire is too intense and water is dried up suffer from self-inflicted misfortunes; those with wood that has a refined energy and fire that is bright will have auspicious signs. If the Jia wood stem reaches the western metal land of from-reform, it is like being locked in prison; if the Wu earth stem is in the northern water region of nourishment, it is like floating water plants and broken reeds, drifting away from home.

又若陽死陰生，陰死陽生。關五行之所變，由五氣之所藏，外合五常，而應乎動靜。內合五曜，而通乎表裡。俱旺則玄之所使，俱衰則化而為物。失運則百無一通，化物則十有九死夫旺則妻必從夫而化，婦旺則夫必從婦而歸。一財未必勝兩官，一祿不能當兩鬼。

For example, the place where a yang stem dies is precisely where a yin stem is born, and the place where a yin stem dies is precisely where a yang stem is born. This relates to how the Five Phases change, depending on where the five energies are hidden; externally, it corresponds to the five virtues of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faithfulness, aligning with human actions and movements; internally, it corresponds to the five stars, connecting the exterior and interior. When all Five Phases are strong, they are driven by the mysterious principle; when all Five Phases are weak, they become objects subject to others. If one loses the right timing, nothing goes smoothly; if transformed into something else, nine out of ten will die. If the husband's aspect is strong, the wife will certainly follow him; if the wife's aspect is strong, the husband will certainly submit to her. A single treasure star may not be as powerful as two official stars, and a single fortune energy cannot resist two ghosts.

頭面有損，則申破甲乙。眼目有災，則丙沉亥子。愛仁好義，日時因旺於庚辛。多信多仁，基本位專於戊己。美資貌者，春夏之生木。無見識者，丑未之困水。木堅則心直以行仁，為旺則性急而好禮。五行氣足，體必至於充肥。四柱過多，性自成於頑鄙。

If there is injury on the head or face, it is because the庚 metal in the申 is breaking the甲 and乙 wood; if there is disaster in the eyes, it is because the丙 fire is submerged in the亥 and子 water. Those who love benevolence and righteousness have the庚 and辛 metal strong in the day and hour pillars; those who are trustworthy and virtuous have the戊 and己 earth in the fundamental position. Those with good appearance and talent are mostly born in spring or summer, when wood is strong; those without wisdom are mostly those whose water is trapped in the丑 and未 earth. Those with strong wood have upright thoughts and can practice benevolence; those with strong fire are impetuous but fond of propriety. When the five elements are abundant, the body is full and strong; when one element is excessive in the four pillars, the nature becomes stubborn and vulgar.

蓋夫本位為主，次位為賓。陽干順行，陰干逆行。氣無歸根，終身歸於何地。物有倚托，一世托於他人。藏暗合者，官高極品。遇貴祿者，位非常論。十干臨死絕病衰，殘居塵土。五行入生旺庫墓，榮列簪纓。乙庚丙辛，德秀在巳酉丑申。丁壬甲乙，德秀在亥卯未寅。寅午戌巳兮，德丙丁而秀戊癸。申子辰亥兮，德壬癸而秀丙辛。五行落於本鄉，則貴亦富。四氣臨於破處，更賤且貧。可謂生旺為上，德秀為奇。

In general, the main position is the master, and the secondary position is the guest. Yang stems are arranged in order, while Yin stems are arranged in reverse. If a person's energy has no place to return to, they will never know where to go in their lifetime; if they have something to rely on, they will have to depend on others all their life. If the earthly branches secretly combine, an official position can reach the highest level; if encountering a nobleman and a禄 (favorable position), the status is extraordinary. If the ten heavenly stems are in the positions of death, decline, illness, or weakness, they can only barely survive in the world; if the five elements enter the positions of birth and strength or the repository and tomb, they can achieve honor and rank. The stems of Yi, Geng, Bing, and Xin have Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue and refined energy in the branches of Si, You, Chou, and Shen; the stems of Ding, Ren, Jia, and Yi have virtue and refined energy in the branches of Hai, Mao, Wei, and Yin. For the earthly branches of Yin-Wu-Xu and Si, the virtue is associated with Bing and Ding, and the refined energy with Wu and Gui; for the earthly branches of Shen-Zi-Chen and Hai, the virtue is associated with Ren and Gui, and the refined energy with Bing and Xin. If the five elements are in their native land, they will be both noble and wealthy; if the four seasons' energies reach a broken place, they become even more lowly and poor. Therefore, being in a state of birth and strength is the best, and having virtue and refined energy is extraordinary.

身坐學堂，文藝入清高之格；命臨鬼禍，盜賊犯徒配之危。祿內隱傷，作兵戎于軍戌。秀中鬼克，掌吏職於官司。母旺鬼休，牛馬與奴僕浩大；母衰鬼旺，父子及兄弟散離。官印雙全，乘旄戟而居武職。德秀兼備，應科甲而入文員。兩在鬼鄉，逢倒食必為奴婢。一歸有氣，遇基月定主孤窮。

The day master sitting upon the "Xuetang" indicates a noble and refined destiny through literary talent and skills; if the birth star is located in a place of ghostly misfortune, one may become a thief and face imprisonment or exile. If the禄气 (favorable fortune) contains hidden injuries and conflicts, one should serve in the military; if the refined qualities are attacked by ghosts, one can only serve as a minor official in the government. If the印星 (favorable star) that supports me is strong while the ghost that harms me is weak, there will be many cattle, horses, livestock, and servants; if the印星 is weak and the ghost is strong, father, son, brothers will be separated. If both official and印星 are strong, one can hold military posts and command banners and weapons; if Heavenly Virtue, Monthly Virtue, and refined qualities are all present, one can pass the imperial examinations and enter the ranks of civil officials. If both are located in the ghostly land, and one also encounters倒食 (reverse consumption), one will certainly become a servant; if only one is in a place with vitality, but encounters an unfavorable month, one will certainly be lonely and poor.

此則天地相臨，上下相應。氣順則和，氣逆則病。非其位則邪，當其位則正。及有所生，互有所制，互有所勝，互有所衰，彌綸於天地之道，包括於人民之命。探頤索隱而見其隱，窮里盡性而識其性。既不可以一理而觀，又不可以一途而定。若能極於玄機，乃禍福吉凶之龜鑑。

This is the mutual illumination of heaven and earth, and the mutual response between above and below. When the qi flows smoothly, it is harmonious; when it flows against its course, it leads to illness. If something is not in its proper place, it is considered wrong; if it is in its proper place, it is considered correct. They generate each other, restrain each other, overcome each other, and decline in turn. This principle encompasses the way of heaven and earth, and also summarizes the destinies of people. Only by investigating the profound and searching for the hidden can one see the concealed aspects. Only by thoroughly examining principles and fully understanding the nature of things can one recognize their inherent qualities. One cannot rely solely on a single principle to understand, nor can one determine matters solely from a single path. If one can push the subtleties of this to their extreme, it becomes a clear mirror for judging fortune and misfortune, good and evil.

夫天清而動者，其位尊。地濁而靜兮，其位卑。故處尊者，斡運而不息，處卑者，守靜而專位。是以位尊者干，位卑者支，故干配於支，有德秀者，有凌克者，有氣雄者，有氣弱者，凡辨象擇其年月日時，德用多少者，遇本屬者從本屬，遇運氣則從運氣斷。

Heaven is clear and constantly moves, occupying a lofty position; Earth is turbid and remains still, occupying a humble position. Therefore, the lofty one moves ceaselessly, while the humble one remains still and stays in its place. Hence, the heavenly stems are in the lofty position, and the earthly branches are in the humble position. When heavenly stems and earthly branches combine, some are virtuous and excellent, some are mutually controlling, some are strong, and some are weak. In determining a person's destiny, one should select among the years, months, days, and hours, considering the amount of virtue and utility. If it matches the person's own stem, then it is judged according to the person's own stem; if it matches the climatic influence, then it is judged according to the climatic influence.

凡看命者，先須理求精當，詳遠審近。以婦從夫，或以夫從婦。從其夫用之，或從其婦用之。夫若有氣則從夫，婦若有氣則從其婦。凡有氣無氣，須看配用何支。若在有氣處，則從其有氣斷。若在無氣處，則從無氣斷之。故人之生也，以太歲為本，以日月為主，出乎月建，通乎歲君，此乃極高命也。假令精當者丙寅甲寅，殘薄者，戊寅壬寅。以上觀之，則可知也。

When examining a person's destiny, one must first understand the principles accurately and appropriately, considering both distant and near factors. Sometimes the wife follows the husband, and sometimes the husband follows the wife: if the husband's side has strength, then the husband is taken as the main factor; if the wife's side has strength, then the wife is taken as the main factor. Whether there is strength or not depends on which earthly branch it is paired with: if it is paired with a branch that has strength, then it is considered to have strength; if it is paired with a branch that lacks strength, then it is considered to lack strength. Therefore, when a person is born, the heavenly stem of the year is the foundation, and the day and month pillars are the main factors. The qi originates from the month pillar and ascends to the year stem, which is the highest principle of destiny. For example, if the pairing is precise, such as Bingyin or Jiayin, and if the pairing is deficient and weak, such as Wuyin or Renyin, then by comparing these two groups, the principle becomes clear.

其富貴者，本命與月時輔日，或臨德秀之方，更用生旺之地。方辨陰陽，循環順逆。故陽死陰生，陰死陽生。陽金受氣於寅順行，陰木受氣於酉逆行。故一隅為例，則三隅而可知矣。富者多逢生旺，貴者多遇官鄉。

Those who are wealthy and noble have their destiny pillar supported by both the month pillar and the hour pillar, or they are located in the direction of Heavenly Virtue, Monthly Virtue, and refined qi. Additionally, their useful god is in a place of generation and prosperity. Only then can yin and yang be clearly distinguished, and the cycle of order and disorder be arranged. Therefore, where a yang pillar dies, a yin pillar is born, and where a yin pillar dies, a yang pillar is born. Yang metal庚 receives its qi from寅 and proceeds in a forward direction, while yin wood乙 receives its qi from酉 and proceeds in a backward direction. Taking this corner as an example, the other three corners can be inferred similarly. The wealthy often encounter generation and prosperity, while the noble often meet the official position.

假令甲以辛為官，己以丙為貴，至如勾陳得地，落壬申，位至三臺，玄武當權，遇亥子，官封一品。癸見庚申為武職，辛逢戊子中高科，此乃見真官而貴也。至如富者，莫不五行氣足。假令甲辰辰甲戌落寅亥，金帛盈家。丁亥丁卯到酉亥，珍珠滿室。又或六甲為主，到庚辛重死徒刑。六丙日身亥子,的應貧賤。或遇化者,不拘此例。

For example, the Jia wood is considered to have the Xin metal as its official star, and the Ji earth is considered to have the Bing fire as its nobleman. Another example is when the Gou Chen (which represents earth) is in a favorable position and falls on the Renshen combination, it can attain the rank of the Three Palaces; when the Xuan Wu (which represents water) is in power and meets the Hai or Zi combinations, it can achieve the rank of a first-class official. The癸 water meeting the Gengshen combination often results in holding military positions, while the Xin metal meeting the Wuzi combination can lead to passing the high-level examination. These are all cases where the true official star is encountered, leading to wealth and status. As for the wealthy, they are never without the fullness of the Five Phases. For example, the Jiachen and Jiaxu combinations falling on the Yin or Hai positions bring wealth in gold and silk; the Dinghai and Dingmao combinations falling on the You or Hai positions fill the house with pearls. Conversely, if the Jia day is in the main position and falls on the Geng and Xin metals overlapping, there may be death or imprisonment; if the Bing day is in the main position and falls on the Hai or Zi positions, it indeed results in poverty and low status. However, if the person has a transformed energy pattern, they are not bound by these examples.

丙辛化水，到亥子位列天庭。丁壬化木，臨寅位身居宰職。或有氣無官，可作生涯於技藝，如見財無氣，僅任吏職於官司。陰水有秀，失地者身為僧道。陽火無歸，遇水兮定作兇徒。金到火鄉，財多聚散。旺水入火地，家道榮昌。頭面有損，酉金逢於甲乙。眼目有災，丙火沉於亥子。是以日克者為妻，妻生者為子。考其生旺，定其死絕。子臨旺位必多，時到敗中必絕。

The combination of Bing and Xin forms water, and when it reaches the positions of Hai and Zi, it can attain a position in the court. The combination of Ding and Ren forms wood, and when it is at the position of Yin, it can hold a high official position. If the day stem has strength but lacks an official star, it can make a living through skills. If wealth is present but lacks strength, it can only serve as a minor official in the government. The Yin water癸 has refinement, but if it loses its proper position, it becomes a monk or a Taoist. The Yang fire丙 lacks a resting place, and if it meets water, it will certainly become a villain. Metal reaching the fire land brings much wealth but also disperses it quickly. Strong water entering the fire land brings family prosperity. Injury to the head occurs when the metal in You meets the wood of Jia and Yi. Injury to the eyes occurs when the fire丙 is submerged in Hai or Zi. Therefore, the day stem's克制 is the wife, and the wife star's generation is the child. By examining their strength and decline, we can determine their death and extinction. If the child star is at its strong position, there will be many children. If the time column falls into its decline position, there will be no descendants.

詳論時辰，須分形狀。金木相面多青白，壬癸相面多黑色。壬得氣而肥，癸失時而瘦。火相面赤而圓，土象色黃而厚。木象帶青而秀長，兼主聰明仁義。火好禮而性急，金好殺而剛直。土主信而敦崇，水方圓而多智。如此校量，時辰定矣。

To determine the time of birth accurately, one must also examine a person's physical appearance. Those belonging to the metal and wood elements usually have a pale and bluish complexion. Those with the壬癸 water elements tend to have a dark complexion. People with壬 water element who are in season are usually plump, while those with癸 water element out of season tend to be thin. Those with the fire element have a red complexion and a round face, while those with the earth element have a yellow complexion and a sturdy build. Those with the wood element have a bluish complexion and are usually refined and tall, and they are generally intelligent and benevolent. People with the fire element are courteous but impetuous, those with the metal element are fierce and upright, those with the earth element are trustworthy and sincere, and those with the water element are flexible and resourceful. By comparing these characteristics one by one, the time of birth can be determined.

更詳運之得失，須借身而言之，得地失時，如田疇之渴雨。得時失地，如損塊於塗泥。得時者易為舉擢，失運者難以升遷。故火到南方而榮，水臨北位而顯。木入金鄉而衰，土到南方而疾。旺處生而死處滅，死處生而旺處脫。更要干神相助，我克者為先。舉祖者當有五焉，破祿則亡，氣絕則病。時臨鬼位，更遇克者則傷。生值敗鄉，復見臨官而絕。

To thoroughly examine the gains and losses of a person's great destiny, one must combine it with the nature of the day's ruler. Gaining the right place but losing the right time is like a field that is dry and waiting for rain; gaining the right time but losing the right place is like a piece of soil falling into mud. Those who have the right time are easily promoted, while those who lose their fortune find it hard to advance. Therefore, fire thrives in the south, water becomes prominent in the north; wood declines when it enters the land of metal, and earth suffers illness when it reaches the south. When something is strong, it grows; when it reaches its death, it perishes; when it is in death, it grows, but when it reaches its strength, it withers. In addition, the heavenly stem's divine force should assist, with the wealth star, which I overcome, being the most important. As for the circumstances of losing ancestral property, there are roughly five types: if the禄 is broken, there is death; if the energy is cut off, there is illness; if the time pillar is in the ghost position and is attacked, there is injury; if the day's ruler is born in a declining place and meets the official position again, it leads to ruin.

更詳凶會，太歲與二動俱傷。運遇此凶，如何脫厄。今參詳古聖法式。發明吉凶，度量輕重，然後看命，推論五行，真象取用於日之間，校其吉凶，百發百中故巫咸之書，乃真經秘訣。

Now examining the dangerous conjunctions in detail: when the heavenly stem of the year, the big destiny period, and the current year all suffer together, how can one avoid misfortune when encountering such an evil influence in the destiny period? Now studying the methods of the ancient sages, discerning the auspicious and inauspicious, weighing their severity, and then looking at the destiny, reasoning through the five phases, determining the true image and use from the day stem, using this to verify the auspicious and inauspicious, one can achieve certainty every time. Therefore, the book left by Wu Xian is the true classic and secret.

元一氣兮沖寒，稟清濁兮有位。真仙以支為地，以乾為天，乾為天兮，與地相併，支為地兮，與天相連。宮分十二，位列三元。稟五行九天之外，論八卦萬古之前。三生之命，一氣如常。然於年中而論月，從日下而論時。時旺則當富貴，時衰則主貧寒。落何地而成象，居何位而升遷。土居專位，為人豐厚尊崇。水臨亥子，足智方圓大量。觀歲運而明禍福，度逆順而定災祥。窮五行之細數。察十干之幽玄。

The original vital energy emerged in the cold and dark void, receiving the distinction of purity and turbidity and thus occupying its respective positions. Those who have attained enlightenment take the earthly branches as the earthly realm and the heavenly stems as the heavenly realm: the heavenly stems represent heaven, standing alongside the earth; the earthly branches represent the earth, connected to heaven. The twelve divisions of the earthly branches are arranged in order, corresponding to the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity. The reception of the five phases originates far beyond the nine heavens, and the discussion of the eight trigrams dates back to the myriad ages. A person's destiny across three lifetimes originally maintains a normal flow of vital energy; however, one must examine the month pillar within the year pillar, and the hour pillar within the day pillar. If the hour pillar is strong, it indicates wealth and honor; if weak, it suggests poverty and hardship. One must observe where it falls to form an image and where it resides to determine promotion. When earth occupies its own position, it signifies richness and dignity; when water is present in the亥 or 子 positions, it indicates abundant wisdom, smooth conduct, and a measured capacity. By observing the great years and destinies, one can understand misfortune and fortune; by discerning the direction of events, one can judge calamity and auspiciousness; by thoroughly investigating the subtle degrees of the five phases and examining the profound principles of the ten heavenly stems, one can gain clarity.

甲遊從革，風災困苦。戊逢潤下，萍梗屯稟。從失地而變，因失地而化。五行失地，休言祿馬同鄉。時臨旺處，不問空亡死敗，物自有成，物自有敗。是以須憑造化之用,窮出沒之根。詳德秀之奇,言吉凶之悔吝。

Jia Wood, when moving to the western metal territory of metal, will suffer from wind illness and hardship; Wu Earth, when encountering the northern water of nourishment, will be like floating duckweed and broken reeds, drifting about with difficulty. The reason the destiny requires 'following' is because it has lost its territory and thus changes; the reason it requires 'transformation' is also because it has lost its territory and thus becomes something else. Once the Five Phases lose their territory, there is no need to talk about the good fortune of禄 and 马 being in the same hometown. On the contrary, if the time pillar is in a strong position, even Kongwang, death, and failure can be disregarded. Things have their aspect of success and their aspect of failure. Therefore, one must rely on the methods of fate, thoroughly investigating the origins of the emergence and disappearance of the Five Phases; carefully examining the unique aspects of Heavenly Virtue, Monthly Virtue, and refined qi, then determining fortune, misfortune, regret, and hesitation.

金旺火盛，堅剛得制無虧，木盛金衰，一世為人下賤。金中之水，祿位顯赫而遷升。水中之木，有德清高於蓮社。若夫金多好殺，水性多淫。戊己壯而富足，庚辛虧而寡貧，丁到巳而飄泊，辛到子而性忤。己逢戌未多差，庚到亥辰儒雅。甲乙畏臨從革，戊己喜逢潤下。

When gold is strong and fire is vigorous, the hard and strong substance is tempered and controlled, thus there is no loss; when wood is strong and metal is weak, one remains lowly all their life. Water born from metal has a prosperous and continuous official career; wood born from water has a noble virtue, like the high scholars of the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Lu Mountain Lotus Society. As for those with excessive gold, they tend to be violent and warlike; those with excessive water tend to be licentious and indulgent. Those with strong and solid戊 and己 earth are wealthy; those with weak庚 and辛 metal are lonely, poor, and destitute. When丁 fire reaches the position of巳, it is prone to wandering; when辛 metal reaches the position of子, it is rebellious. When己 earth meets戌 and未, there are mistakes; when庚 metal meets亥 and辰, it appears refined.甲 and乙 wood fear encountering the western region of metal transformation;戊 and己 earth prefer to meet the northern region of water nourishment.

論六親兮身不變，取富貴兮時不化。以年為祖氣之根，月為門戶之元。日主本身之氣，時為引變之實。干配於支，各歸於何地。象配於化，各高於何氣，順得失之高下，窮旺相之何類。木中之火逢癸巳而當進。土內之金，逢火運而當退。時敗則貧寒，時豐則富足。逢衰敗而多賤，遇生旺而多貴。癸臨子位，坐居兩府之權。丁霸離宮，定立三公之位。丙丁盛而好禮，壬癸旺而足智。各分三等，支為次第。

When discussing the Six Relations, one should take the Day Stem as the fixed reference point. To determine wealth and status, the Hour Column is the final destination that does not change. The Year Column represents the roots of the ancestors' energy, the Month Column is the fundamental essence of the family, the Day Stem is the personal energy, and the Hour Column is the outcome that brings change. When the Heavenly Stem combines with the Earthly Branch, each should be placed in its proper position. When the original form combines with the transformed energy, each should be compared to determine which type of energy it surpasses. By following these principles, one can assess gains and losses, and determine which category of prosperity and strength applies. Wood contains fire, and when it meets Guisi, there will be advancement and benefit. Earth contains metal, and when it meets a fire cycle, it should retreat. If the Hour Column is weak, poverty follows; if it is strong, wealth follows. Meeting decline leads to low status, while meeting growth and strength leads to high status. When癸water is in the position of Zi, it can attain the authority of two government offices. When丁fire dominates the Li Palace, it certainly attains the position of the Three High Officials. Those with strong丙and丁are courteous, while those with strong壬and癸are intelligent. The above distinctions are divided into upper, middle, and lower ranks, and the order is determined by the Earthly Branches.

甲己寅未為上，丑酉為中，亥子為下。乙庚申卯為上，丑酉為中，午亥為下。丙辛巳寅為上，辰酉為中，亥子為下。戊癸子卯為上，巳寅為中，戌亥為下。甲己化土，辰戌丑未；乙庚化金，巳酉丑申；丙辛化水，亥子辰申。丁壬化木，亥卯未寅。戊癸化火，巳午戌寅。丙遇絕而富少，時逢癸旺而多金。金居旺火，難保肢體。土臨水位，定患沉療。癸見庚申為右職，辛逢戊子中高科，年分何類，時隱幽玄。舉其大者，當有五焉，破祿之刑。化身則喪，歸元則死，時臨鬼位更逢克者傷命，居死地復見臨官則喪，故旺處生而死處衰，死處生而旺處脫。今者參詳奧旨，起自軒轅得術之人，當共秘焉。

Jia and Ji are compatible; sitting on寅 and 未 is the best, on丑 and 酉 is medium, and on亥 and 子 is the worst. Yi and Geng are compatible; sitting on申 and 卯 is the best, on丑 and 酉 is medium, and on午 and 亥 is the worst. Bing and Xin are compatible; sitting on巳 and 寅 is the best, on辰 and 酉 is medium, and on亥 and 子 is the worst. Wu and Gui are compatible; sitting on子 and 卯 is the best, on巳 and 寅 is medium, and on戌 and 亥 is the worst. As for the branches required for the transformation of qi: Jia and Ji transform into earth and require 辰, 戌, 丑, and 未; Yi and Geng transform into metal and require 巳, 酉, 丑, and 申; Bing and Xin transform into water and require 亥, 子, 辰, and 申; Ding and Ren transform into wood and require 亥, 卯, 未, and 寅; Wu and Gui transform into fire and require 巳, 午, 戌, and 寅. Bing fire encountering its dead place does not bring much wealth; the hour pillar encountering癸 water in its prime leads to more metal. Metal in a strong fire environment cannot preserve its form; earth sitting on water leads to a chronic illness that is hard to cure. 癸 water encountering Gengshen can hold an official position; Xin metal encountering Wuzi can pass a high examination. The year pillar determines which category it belongs to, while the hour pillar hides deeper mysteries. Summarizing the main points, there are about five principles, all related to the loss of the official position and being subjected to punishment and clash: if the self is transformed, it leads to death; if it returns to its original state, it leads to death; if the hour pillar is on the ghost position and is further attacked, it harms life; if the day pillar is on the dead place and meets the official position, it also leads to death. Therefore, those who flourish in the strong position will decline in the dead place; those who flourish in the dead place will fall in the strong position. Now these profound principles are revealed—originating from the teachings of the enlightened ones since the Yellow Emperor—should be kept as a secret.

凡講生命，須逢主神。倘值五行之克，斯成百病之因。眇聾長嘆之徒，災殃中首。破傴諮嗟之輩，病寡纏身。原夫造化先明，陰陽可啟。究三元致敗之道，通五臟違和之理。甲庚乙辛，氣損於肢。戊甲己乙，風中乎體。形遠傷而頭自偏，鬼土克而眼昏昧。木為金制，不無掌手之兒童。火被水刑，未免失明之子弟。當其修長因逢生旺，矮小蓋因衰淺。

When discussing human life, one must first identify the main governing element. If there is a conflict among the Five Phases, it becomes the root of all diseases. A person who is blind, deaf, and constantly sighing suffers from afflictions in the head. Someone who is hunched over and constantly moaning suffers from persistent ailments. To understand these phenomena, one must first grasp the principles of destiny and the gateways of yin and yang. By studying the paths of failure in heaven, earth, and humanity, and by comprehending the principles of disharmony in the five internal organs, one can proceed. When Jia is controlled by Geng, and Yi by Xin, wood governs the limbs, so the vital energy is damaged in the hands and feet. When Wu is controlled by Jia, and Ji by Yi, earth governs the muscles, and when wood controls earth, it is like a wind pathogen entering the body. Injury to the form in the distance causes the head to tilt. The earth that controls the body is considered a ghost, leading to blurred vision. When wood is controlled by metal, it inevitably results in children with hand deformities. When fire is subdued by water, it inevitably leads to children who are blind. A person who is tall and slender is due to encountering a flourishing and vigorous energy. A person who is short and small is due to a weak and shallow energy.

丁旺於亥卯未之鄉，感離火之太熱。丙絕於申子辰之地，傷坎水之尤寒。土敗而胃有積，木刑而面瘡瘢，乙見於辛，豈是目神之弱。戊逢於甲，安能手足之完。但見癸逢己而內疝當針，壬遇戊而外癃可畏。庚緣丙而血下，辛值丁而氣鬱。金刑死木，破傷而亡。火害衰金，癩疾而殛。戊甲災隆，辛丁禍重。庚丙主贅瘤之疾，我曰必無。戊甲多折臂之優，難云則個。

Ding fire is strong in the wood trinity of亥,卯,未, which is the place of the fire position, causing excessive heat and leading to upper body dryness and heat illness. Bing fire is at its end in the water trinity of申,子,辰, which is the place of the water position, causing cold damage and leading to lower body cold deficiency. If the earth is damaged, there will be stagnation in the stomach. If the wood is subjected to punishment and clash, there will be sores and scars on the face. If Yi wood is controlled by Xin metal, the eyes' spirit will surely weaken. If Wu earth is controlled by Jia wood, the hands and feet will not be safe. If Gui water meets Ji earth, internal hernia requires needle treatment. If Ren water meets Wu earth, obstruction of urination is very dangerous. If Geng metal is affected by Bing fire, there will be blood discharge. If Xin metal meets Ding fire, there will be stagnation of qi. If metal is punished and clashes with dead wood, there will be external injuries and death. If fire harms weakened metal, there will be malignant sores and diseases leading to death. Wu earth meeting Jia wood brings serious calamity. Xin metal meeting Ding fire brings deep trouble. Some say Geng metal meeting Bing fire leads to tumors, but I think this is not necessarily true. Others say Wu earth meeting Jia wood often causes broken arms, but it is difficult to generalize.

大抵木犯刑而疥癬，火因鬼而遇狂。痴呆則水遭而死墓，暗啞則值於刑傷。土臨甲乙，則嘔吐而損胃。金見丙丁則衄血。水敗則駝腰，莫用軒岐之法。金刑龜，脊，安施扁慮之方？觀夫時敗而優果偏多，日衰而福能幾許。

In general, when wood encounters punishment and clash, it leads to skin diseases like scabies; when fire is restrained by ghosts and spirits, it causes mania. Dementia occurs when water falls into the storage place, and speechlessness happens when there is punishment and injury. When earth meets the wood of Jia and Yi, it causes vomiting and damages the spleen and stomach; when metal meets the fire of Bing and Ding, it results in nosebleeds. When water is ruined, it leads to hunchbacking; at that time, even the medical methods of the Yellow Emperor and Qibo would be of no use. When metal suffers punishment and restraint, the spine becomes bent like a tortoise; how could the prescriptions of Bianque and Canggong be applied? Those whose pillars are in decline will face many worries; those with a weak day ruler will have very little fortune.

主衰鬼制則殘疾，身破金傷則苦楚，火因遇北。陽失利而奈何，木朽逢南。陰弱產而失所，經不云乎。陰根於陽，陽根於陰。陰見陽而災少，陽無陰而害深。辛見乎丁，常有失強之妾。庚逢於丙，每懷疾病之心。別有懸針則刺面以支身，羊刃則砭肱而灸股。陰干三刑，邪必中臟，陽神七煞，病敗於腑。鬼曰災厄，敗身疾苦。日時居衰，乃大患之不療。支干皆刑，雖小疾之莫愈，氣相得則安和，氣相旺則不取，是疾也，雖坐於攝養之乘方，必生於八字之所主。

When the day stem is weak and controlled by the ghost, it leads to disability; if the self is broken and further harmed by metal, suffering follows. If fire moves to the north into water land, yang energy declines and there is no way to cope; if wood is already rotten and meets southern fire land, yin energy weakens and the place of growth is lost. The classic texts do not say that yin relies on yang as its root, and yang relies on yin as its root. When yin contains yang, calamity is less; when yang lacks yin, harm is deep. When xin metal meets ding fire, the family often loses healthy concubines; when geng metal meets bing fire, there is always worry about illness. In addition, there is the 'suspended needle' evil, which causes facial injuries and harms the body; the 'yangren' evil mainly involves pricking the arms and moxibustion on the thighs. When yin stems meet the three punishments, evil energy definitely invades the five internal organs; when yang spirits meet the seven killers, diseases definitely damage the six腑. The so-called ghost refers to calamity, which harms the body and brings suffering. If both the day pillar and the hour pillar are in a declining position, it leads to serious illness that cannot be cured; if all the heavenly stems and earthly branches involve punishments, even minor illness is hard to recover from. When energies are harmonious, peace and balance are achieved; when energy is overly strong, it is not desirable. Therefore, illness, although related to daily care and maintenance, its root definitely lies in the structure of the four pillars.