Liu Ren Cun Yan (六壬存驗)

一，卯為門，酉為戶，須妨官訟盜神侵。未為井，巳為灶，宜吉神臨。

Divining a Yang House: The 'Mao' position on the Earth Plate represents the main gate, and the 'You' position represents the inner door. If these two positions are occupied by malevolent spirits, one should beware of legal troubles and burglaries. The 'Wei' position represents the well, and the 'Si' position represents the stove. These two positions should be occupied by auspicious spirits to ensure the household has sufficient food and a peaceful living environment.

一，玄武為風水，若臨地盤某支，則知某方。如臨地盤子位，則是風水在北矣，餘可類推。

Divining for a burial site: Among the Twelve Heavenly Generals, the 'Xuanwu' belongs to water and is used to represent the water flow for the tomb's风水. When Xuanwu falls on the Heaven Plate and lands on a particular branch of the Earth Plate, the风水 is located in that direction. For example, if Xuanwu falls on the 'Zi' position of the Earth Plate, which corresponds to due north, then the风水 is located in the northern direction; the other branches are interpreted in the same way.

一，來龍：春令辰為來龍，夏令未為來龍，秋令戌為來龍，冬令丑為來龍。螣蛇為穴。勾陳值天盤陽神為內明堂，值天簽署陰神為外明堂。朱雀為對案山。貴人逆旋是逆水局，貴人順旋是順水局。太陰、天后為水口。甲乙木為樹，丙火為岡巒。庚午為路，甲是寅，乙是辰，丁是未，丙是巳，庚是申，辛是戌。數者俱忌刑空。

Now consider the coming dragon and the site of thesite. The coming dragon follows the seasonal changes: in spring it is the "Chen" branch, in summer it is the "Wei" branch, in autumn it is the "Xu" branch, and in winter it is the "Chou" branch. The place where "Teng Snake" is located is thesite. If "Gou Chen" is aligned with the yang spirit of the Heaven Plate, it indicates an inner bright hall; if it is aligned with the yin spirit, it indicates an outer bright hall (the original text's "tian qian shu" should be a mistake for "tian pan"). The place where "Zhu Qu" is located is the facing mountain. If "Nobleman" moves in a reverse rotation, it indicates a reverse water situation; if it moves in a forward rotation, it indicates a forward water situation. "Tai Yin" and "Heavenly Empress" indicate the location of the water mouth. The heavenly stems "Jia" and "Yi" belong to wood and are considered as forests; "Bing" belongs to fire and is considered as hills. "Geng" and "Wu" represent roads. As for the branches where each heavenly stem resides: "Jia" resides in "Yin", "Yi" resides in "Chou", "Ding" resides in "Wei", "Bing" resides in "Si", "Geng" resides in "Shen", and "Xin" resides in "Xu". All of these should be most avoided if they fall in a place that has been harmed or is in the empty period.

一，日干日支受克，主沙水去。一，青龍無空陷，主吉。一，白虎無刑破，主吉。一，龍神逢旺主吉。龍神：春辰，夏未，秋戌，冬丑。一，玄武臨盤地壬亥上，主水之玄。

When the day stem and day branch are attacked or harmed by the superior deity, it indicates that the sand and water in front of the tomb are lost or flowing away. If the Azure Dragon is not in the empty position of the ten days or in a凶 position, it indicates good fortune. If the White Tiger is not subjected to punishment or broken by conflict, it also indicates good fortune. When the dragon deity encounters the prosperous and strong energy, it also brings good luck. The dragon deity refers to the 'Chen' in spring, 'Wei' in summer, 'Xu' in autumn, and 'Chou' in winter. If the Black Tortoise is located in the direction of the Earth Plate's壬 or亥, it indicates that the water flows in a winding and deep manner.

一，初傳生末傳，無破，不主遷移。一，白虎入傳，不主遷移。一，墓刃臨干支，不主遷移。一，丙蛇夾墓，無沖破，不主遷移。一，旺祿不空，不主遷移。一，返吟、空劫，不主遷移。

Divination on moving house: If the first transmission generates the final transmission and there is no destruction in between, the person will not move. If the White Tiger is included in the three transmissions, the person will not move. If the tomb god and the Yangren are present on the day stem or day branch, the person will not move. If the Bing (Bing) and the Teng Snake are on both sides of the tomb god without any conflict or destruction, the person will not move. If the prosperous energy and the禄神 (lucky god) are not in the旬空 (empty period), the person will not move. If the divination forms a 'return echo' and encounters the旬空 and Jiesha (calamity), the person will also not move.

一，昴星如遇三傳蛇虎，舊宅平常，更新亦不宜。一，干支乘旺，不主遷移。一，兩儀乘死絕氣，主遷移。兩儀，即干支也。一，伏吟丁馬，主遷移。一，九丑主遷移。一，斬關發用，主遠移近。

The divination shows "Mao Star" and the three transmissions also include "Teng Snake" and "White Tiger." Those who already live in ordinary houses will not gain any benefit by moving to a new one. If the day stem and day branch are in a strong position, they will not move. If both the day stem and day branch are in a state of death or decline, they are likely to move. The term "two principles" refers to the day stem and day branch. If the divination shows "Hidden Chant" along with the "Ding God" and "Post-horse," it indicates a move. If the divination involves "Nine Unlucky," it also suggests a move. If the transmission starts with "Cutting the Gate," it indicates moving from a distant place to a nearby one.

一，傳送生合，主百年諧配。一，財官值旺，主夫婦皆吉。

Divination for marriage shows good fortune: if the 'Transmission' (Shen) is in harmony with the day stem, it indicates the couple will live in harmony for a hundred years, matching each other in old age. The wealth爻 representing the wife and the official star representing the husband are both in a prosperous and strong state, indicating both parties will receive good fortune.

一，夫卜妻而財成旬空，主不成。一，河魁渡亥，主風波動。一，妻卜夫而官坐旬空，主不成。一，財乘暗鬼，主官訟。一，干支刑剋，主不和。一，三傳內，初末二虛而中不虛，主受冰人脫騙兩欺。一，末傳生合處，主驗成期。一，傳內財生鬼，主女貪淫，有背翁姑之意。

When the wife's representative wealth hexagram falls into the empty period, the marriage will not succeed. If the "River Chief" (戌) moves to the "Hai" position, there will be disturbances along the way. If the husband's representative official star sits in the empty period, the marriage will not succeed. If the wealth hexagram is ridden by a hidden ghost, there will be legal troubles regarding the marriage. If the day stem and day branch mutually harm each other, there will be discord between husband and wife after marriage. If the first and last transmissions in the three transmissions fall into the empty period while the middle transmission does not, it indicates that the matchmaker deceives both sides. The branch that forms a harmonious relationship with the last transmission is the day the marriage will take place. If within the three transmissions, the wealth hexagram goes to generate and support the official ghost, it indicates that the wife is unfaithful and has rebellious intentions towards the in-laws.

一，財克生爻，主夫命傾。一，女貌妍媸尋天后陰神。一，日支逢刃，主兩不良。一，男才高下，看青龍陰神。一，天后六合臨干支，主丑揚。一，四課無遙，婚必舛。一，青龍傷日支，主婦先捐。

If the wealth hexagram is reversed to control the hexagram that generates me, it indicates the husband's life is shortened. To determine the wife's beauty or ugliness, check where the Yin Spirit of the Heavenly Empress falls. If the day branch encounters Yangren, it suggests both partners have poor character. To assess the husband's talent, check the Yin Spirit of the Azure Dragon. If the Heavenly Empress and Liu He both appear on the day stem and day branch, it indicates scandals spreading outside. If there is neither mutual control nor remote control among the four lessons, this marriage is definitely discordant and difficult to succeed. If the Azure Dragon harms the day branch, it indicates the wife will die first.

一，九丑有克，定深憂。一，天后剋日干，主夫早亡。一，陰課不備，男爭女。一，三傳內子爻刑空，主艱嗣息。一，陽課不備，女爭夫。一，傳逆見妻復入空，主中年繼弦。一，財乘太常，或太常加日，主來意皆占姻。

If the divination involves "Nine Disgraces" and also has a conflicting element, there will be deep worries after marriage. If "Heavenly Empress" conflicts with the day stem, it indicates the husband will die early. If the yin divination is incomplete, it suggests several sons competing for one daughter. If the descendants' yao in the three transmissions are harmed and fall into emptiness, it indicates difficulty in having children. If the yang divination is incomplete, it suggests several daughters competing for one husband. If the three transmissions run in reverse and the wife's wealth yao represents the wife and falls into the ten-thousand period emptiness, it indicates the person will lose their spouse in middle age and remarry. If the wealth yao is accompanied by "Tai Chang" or "Tai Chang" is placed above the day stem, the person's concern is most likely about marriage.

一，受胎之期，以婦命之年支所乘之神長生看之。如婦命之年支是子，課中看子上所加之上神是卯，假如卯木為胎神，看地盤木之長生在亥，而胎在酉，即是八月受胎。又看地盤酉月之長生在巳，而胎在卯，即是卯日受胎；又看卯日地盤之在亥，而胎在酉，即是酉時受脫。

To calculate the time of conception, one must look at the heavenly stem riding on the earthly branch of the pregnant woman's birth year. Then, according to the long life palace of that stem, the calculation proceeds. For example, if the pregnant woman's birth year branch is 'Zi', and the upper god on the 'Zi' position in the divination is 'Mao', then 'Mao' wood is considered the fetal god. The long life of wood is 'Hai', so starting from 'Hai' and moving forward, the fetal position falls on 'You'. 'You' corresponds to the eighth month, so it is concluded that the pregnancy began in the eighth month. Then, starting from 'You', the long life of metal is 'Si', so starting from 'Si' and moving forward, the fetal position falls on 'Mao', indicating the pregnancy began on the 'Mao' day. Starting again from 'Mao', the long life of wood is 'Hai', so starting from 'Hai' and moving forward, the fetal position falls on 'You', indicating the pregnancy was conceived at the 'You' hour. This is a method of layer by layer calculation, moving from month to day to hour (the last sentence 'shou tuo' refers to 'shou tai', meaning 'conception', as it appears in the original text).

一，陽日干而乘上神又是陽支神，主男。一，三傳合亥卯未曰曲真，寅午戌曰炎上者，為弄璋主男。一，三傳內二陰包陽主男。一，課傳純陰主男。一，天罡比日主男。一，日月建重逢，主雙胎，陽建主男。一，卦象如卯子寅為胎，主男。

The day stem is yang, and if the upper god it rides upon is also a yang branch, it indicates a male child. If the three transmissions form the wood trinity of亥, 卯, and 未, called "qu zhi" (originally "qu zhen"), or the fire trinity of寅, 午, and 辰, called "yan shang," both are omens of a male child. If two yin branches are flanking a yang branch within the three transmissions, it indicates a male child. If all the elements in the entire lesson and the three transmissions are yin branches, it is an extreme case that leads to a reversal, indicating a male child. If the heavenly gang (辰) and the day stem are of the same type and harmonious, it indicates a male child. If the day builder and the month builder coincide, it indicates a twin pregnancy; if the coinciding builder is yang, it indicates a male child. If the hexagram shows yang branches such as卯, 子, or 寅 as the fetal god, it indicates a male child.

一，陽日干而乘上神又是陰支神，主女。即陽支而乘陰支神，亦主女。一，三傳合巳酉丑曰從革，申子辰曰潤下，二者為弄瓦，主女。一，三傳內二陽包陰，主女。一，純陽之課多主女。一，日月建重逢陽，主雙胎，若陰建主女。一，卦象巳午示為胎，主女。

The day stem is yang and the upper god it rides upon is a yin branch, indicating the birth of a daughter; the day branch is yang and the upper god it rides upon is a yin branch, also indicating the birth of a daughter. If the three transmissions form the metal triad of Si-You-Chou, it is called 'Cong Ge', and if they form the water triad of Shen-Zi-Chen, it is called 'Run Xia', both of which are omens of giving birth to a daughter. If two yang branches are flanking a yin branch within the three transmissions, it indicates the birth of a daughter. If all branches in the entire lesson are yang, yang extremity gives birth to yin, which also mostly indicates the birth of a daughter. If the day builder and month builder coincide, it indicates twins; if they coincide on a yin builder, it indicates the birth of a daughter. If the hexagram indicates the Fetal Spirit (fetus god) as Si or Wu, it indicates the birth of a daughter (the original text 'Shi' should be 'Wei').

一，胎神臨地盤而得地盤之支生旺比和，又無刑害克絕，主吉。一，支干無傷，生子母全吉。一，天乙發傳，主佳兒吉。天乙，即貴人也。一，貴人、三傳順行，主易生。

If the fetal god falls on a particular earthly branch of the earth plate and receives support, strength, or harmony from that branch, without being harmed by conflict, damage, control, or depletion, it indicates mother and child safety. If both the day stem and day branch are not harmed, it signifies that the child is born safely with both mother and child intact, free from illness. If the nobleman enters the transmission and initiates the sequence, it indicates the birth of a good child, which is a favorable omen. The nobleman is the nobleman among the twelve heavenly generals. If the nobleman progresses in a favorable direction and the three transmissions also progress in the same direction, it indicates a smooth delivery and an easy childbirth.

一，胎乘鬼，主胎死墮凶。一，日支被傷損母，日干被傷損男。一，六合受下克，主傷兒；下賊天后，主危母。一，胎加生方，主生子難。一，貴人、三傳逆行，主生難。一，河魁度天門，主阻滯。一，卯加戌上，主手先出；戌加卯上，主足先來。一，干加支上，子戀母；支歸干位，速生兒。

When the Fetal Spirit is combined with the official ghost, it indicates a miscarriage or premature birth. If the day branch is injured, it harms the mother; if the day stem is injured, it harms the newborn son. If the Liu He is attacked by the lower deity, it injures the infant; if the lower deity attacks the Heavenly Empress, it endangers the mother. If the Fetal Spirit is placed in the direction of long life, it instead indicates a difficult delivery. If the nobleman and the three transmissions all move in reverse, it indicates a difficult childbirth. If the River Chief (戌) crosses over the Heaven Gate (亥) position, it indicates obstruction in labor. If the Heaven Plate卯 is placed on the Earth Plate戌, the baby's hand comes out first; if the戌 is placed on the卯, the baby's foot comes out first. If the day stem is placed on the day branch, the child clings to the mother and delays delivery; if the day branch returns to the position of the day stem, the child is born quickly.

一，寅加亥上主家祿利。亥卯未木局，若臨子為敗絕，巳為病，臨申為墓絕。此論玄胎，寅豈加亥，非一概而論也。一，干支胎位逢沖，是產期。一，勝光加地盤之支，如加子則子日是期也。一，地盤沖著胎之支，可產。一，為胎之養位，可究產期。

The Heaven Plate寅 is placed on the Earth Plate亥, and since寅 and亥 are in harmony, this indicates favorable conditions for the family's prosperity. The combination of亥,卯, and未 forms a Wood trinity. If Wood is located at「子」, it is in a state of decline and exhaustion; at「巳」, it is in a state of illness; and at「申」, it is in a state of burial and exhaustion. However, this passage refers specifically to the「Xuaitai」 (conception) divination, and not all cases of寅 added to亥 will follow this pattern; it must be adapted according to the specific divination. When the Day Stem and Day Branch's胎位 (conception position) are disturbed, that day is considered the day of birth. If「Shengguang」 (noon) (午) is placed on a particular Earthly Branch of the Earth Plate, for example, on「子」, it indicates that the child will be born on the day of「子」. The day when the Earth Plate's branch that is the胎神 (conception deity) is disturbed can also indicate the day of birth. In addition, by moving from the胎神's「Yang」 (nurturing) position, one can also determine the day of birth.

一，子孫爻加臨，主解厄。一，貴人醫神臨，主病癒。一，羅網日墓加支干，有吉神沖剋，危反安。一，自墓傳生，危反化安。一，三傳內初傳為虎頭，末傳是蛇尾，主重還輕。一，三傳內虎為初，龍為末，主凶變吉。一，貴臨子孫爻，主禍轉福。

Divination for illness showing auspicious signs: if the son爻 is added to the day branch, the son can control the official ghost, indicating the removal of calamities. If the nobleman and the tianyi deity are present on the person's side, the illness will recover. If the 'luowang' and the day's tomb are placed on the day stem and day branch, this is originally an ominous sign, but if another auspicious deity comes to clash or overcome it, it can turn danger into safety. If the three transmissions start from the tomb and then meet a favorable condition, it also indicates turning danger into safety. If among the three transmissions, the first is the head of the white tiger and the last is the tail of the teng snake, it indicates the illness turning from severe to mild. If among the three transmissions, the white tiger is at the beginning and the azure dragon is at the end, it indicates turning from misfortune to good fortune. If the nobleman is present on the son爻, it indicates turning misfortune into good fortune.

一，身尸入棺主凶。如庚日身居申，若申加卯是也。卯為床、為棺。一，三傳內兩蛇夾墓，主疾難除。一，歲墓、日干墓並蛇虎，如臨卯酉，犯重喪。一，三傳內初生末墓，主多憂。一，周遍循環二課，主病反覆。一，德祿臨絕位，主病凶。一，子臨巳位主死亡。子巳相加，合成死字樣。一，喪門、弔客、病符、亡神加臨干支，主凶。

Divination for illness showing bad omens: It is said that "the body enters the coffin" is the most dangerous. For example, on a day of Geng, if "Shen" is considered the body, and "Shen" is placed on "Mao," this is the case. "Mao" represents a bed and also a coffin, so when the body is placed on "Mao," this name is given. If two "Teng Snake" appear in the three transmissions and are flanking the tomb spirit, the illness is difficult to cure. If the tomb of the year's ruler and the tomb of the day's stem are combined with "Teng Snake" and "White Tiger," and they fall on "Mao" or "You," it indicates that the whole family will suffer from mourning. If in the three transmissions, the first transmission is beneficial but the last is in the tomb, there will be many worries and troubles. If the divination forms a "comprehensive" pattern and the four lessons cycle repeatedly, the illness will fluctuate. If the day's virtue and the day's fortune are in the position of decline, the illness is dangerous. If "Zi" is placed on "Si," it indicates death, because "Zi" and "Si" together form the shape of the character "death." If "Sangmen," "Diaoke," "Bingfu," and "Wangshen" are added to the day's stem and branch, it is ominous.

亡神：寅午戌日巳，巳酉丑日申，申子辰日亥，亥卯未日寅。喪門：太歲後隔一位是也。如子為太歲，後隔一位是寅，則寅為喪門也。已往為膠，將來為後。後隔一位即由太歲起順行第三位是也。弔客：太歲膠二位是也。如子為太歲，前二位是戌，戌為弔客也。已往為前，曰前二位，即由太歲起逆行，逆至第三位是也。以“順、逆”二字代“前、後”二字，更明。病符：太歲前一位是也。如子為太歲，前一位是亥，為病符也。已往為前，曰前一位，即由太歲起逆行至第二位是也。

The methods for calculating these Inauspicious Spirit are as follows. Wangshen: on days of寅, 午, and 戌, it is in 巳; on days of巳, 酉, and 丑, it is in 申; on days of申, 子, and 辰, it is in 亥; on days of亥, 卯, and 未, it is in 寅. Bingfu: it is one position before the Tai sui. For example, if the Tai sui is 子, then one position before is 亥, and 亥 is Bingfu. The one that has already passed is called "before" (the original text mistakenly says "jiao"), and the one that is coming is called "after."the so-called "after one position" means counting from the Tai sui in a forward direction to the third position. Diao ke: it is two positions before the Tai sui. For example, if the Tai sui is 子, then two positions before is 戌, and 戌 is Diao ke. The one that has already passed is called "before," and "before two positions" means counting from the Tai sui in a backward direction to the third position. Using the terms "forward" and "backward" instead of "before" and "after" makes the meaning clearer.

日支天醫。日支：寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 子 丑。天醫：辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 子 丑 寅 卯。月家天醫。月家：正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二。天醫：戌 亥 子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉。日干日醫訣：甲與己兮卯作之，乙庚之日亥為師，丙辛在丑丁壬未，戊癸巳來是日醫。

There are three other methods to determine "Tianyi" for seeking medical advice. The first method starts from the day branch: the day branch寅 corresponds to Tianyi in辰, 卯 corresponds to巳, 辰 corresponds to午, 巳 corresponds to未, 午 corresponds to申, 未 corresponds to酉, 申 corresponds to戌, 酉 corresponds to亥, 戌 corresponds to子, 亥 corresponds to丑, 子 corresponds to寅, and 丑 corresponds to卯, all counting three steps forward from the day branch. The second method starts from the month: Tianyi is in戌 for the first month, 亥 for the second, 子 for the third, 丑 for the fourth, 寅 for the fifth, 卯 for the sixth, 辰 for the seventh, 巳 for the eighth, 午 for the ninth, 未 for the tenth, 申 for the eleventh, and 酉 for the twelfth. The third method starts from the day stem, with a mnemonic: for 甲 and 己 days, Tianyi is in卯; for 乙 and 庚 days, Tianyi is in亥; for 丙 and 辛 days, Tianyi is in丑; for 丁 and 壬 days, Tianyi is in未; and for 戊 and 癸 days, Tianyi is in巳. When illness is consulted and Tianyi appears in the chart, seeking medical treatment and taking medicine will be more effective.

一，三傳內初中空陷，末傳助，主先塞後通。一，日干逢生旺，主行陸路。一，日支無傷，主行水路。一，登明將加辰戌丑未，宜行水路。一，驛馬居夜，主待天明出行。一，干乘凶將而支乘吉神，主行有益。一，初傳囚死，末傳旺，主出行吉。一，馬加辰戌丑未，主奔走吉。一，三傳陽，宜動。

Divination for going out: If both the first and middle transmissions fall into empty and trapped positions while the final transmission comes to support, it indicates initial difficulties followed by eventual smooth progress. If the day stem is in a prosperous and strong state, it is suitable to travel by land. If the day branch is not harmed or restrained, it is suitable to travel by water. When the Moon General 'Dengming' (亥) is placed on the four墓 positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, it is also suitable to travel by water. If the post-horse is in the position of the midnight hour, one should wait until daylight to depart. If the day stem is accompanied by a凶 general but the day branch is accompanied by a吉 spirit, the journey will be beneficial. If the first transmission is in a trapped or dying state but the final transmission is in a prosperous condition, the journey will be favorable. If the post-horse is placed on Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, the journey will be smooth. If all three transmissions are yang branches, it is better to move rather than stay still.

一，貴登天門，主出行大吉。一，三傳內中末傳是干支之刑沖剋害空墓絕，主出行凶。一，三傳內中末逢空而初不空，主遊人半路欲回蹤。一，天罡加子午卯酉，主道路阻塞。一，河魁加干支，不可往。一，太歲逢子中有虛宿，宜避之。一，干乘劫煞、玄武克命年，主陸路提防盜賊劫。

The Nobleman occupying the Heaven Gate (Hai position) indicates a favorable journey. If the Middle Transmission and Final Transmission among the Three Transmissions involve the Day Stem and Day Branch in a conflict, opposition, overcoming, or harm, or if they fall into the empty period, enter the tomb, or reach the end, the journey will be dangerous. If the Middle and Final Transmissions fall into the empty period but the First Transmission does not, it suggests that the traveler will intend to return halfway. When the Heavenly Gang (Chen) is placed above the four central positions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You, it indicates obstacles on the road. If the River Chief (Xu) is placed on the Day Stem and Day Branch, the journey should be avoided. If the Tai Sui reaches the Zi position and coincides with the Emptiness Mansion, one should avoid going. If the Day Stem is accompanied by Jiesha and the Black Tortoise (Xuanwu) attacks the birth year's branch, one should be cautious of thieves and bandits when traveling by land.

一，白虎臨干克命年，主途中抱病。一，丑加酉，未加寅，主出行有風雨。一，羅網張時，宜急避。一，初傳旺相，末傳否，主出行不偶。一，三傳陰宜靜守。一，干支死絕臨，主路中死亡。一，干支值墓空亡，主出行雲霧遮。

The White Tiger is on the day stem and also overcomes the birth year branch, indicating illness on the way. When the Heaven Plate丑 is added to the Earth Plate酉, or the Heaven Plate未 is added to the Earth Plate寅, there will be rain and wind on the journey. If the lesson involves "Ruanwang" and it is the time for setting up the net, one should hurry to take shelter and avoid traveling. If the first transmission is prosperous and strong but the final transmission is weak, the time for traveling is not favorable and all matters will not go well. If all three transmissions are yin branches, it is advisable to stay at home and remain quiet. If the day stem and day branch are in the dead or绝 positions, there will be death of the guest on the way. If the day stem and day branch are both in the墓 position and also in the旬空, traveling will be like being obscured by fog, with the path ahead unclear.

一，支傳干上，並干傳支上，主人來。一，貴人入干支，主會行人。一，巳贏餘臨日支，主近日歸。一，行人年命支臨日支之二課，主歸期速。一，行人年命支臨日干之二課，主歸期遲。一，行人本命支加寅申巳亥，主歸期緩；加子午卯酉，主中途；加辰戌丑未，主歸期速。一，用神墓絕日主來，陽日尋墓絕之支來，陰日尋絕臨之支來。如甲陽日，墓在未。又如未臨地盤午位，則斷午日而來。餘可類推。

To determine if someone who is away will return, if the day branch transmits to the day stem and the day stem transmits back to the day branch, the person is expected to return. If the nobleman is present in the day stem or day branch, it indicates a meeting with the person away. If the 'Si' position, which is the surplus god, is present on the day branch, the person is expected to return soon. If the person's birth year branch falls on the day branch in the two lessons, their return is quick; if it falls on the day stem in the two lessons, their return is delayed. If the person's birth year branch is added to the four beginning positions of寅,申,巳,亥, their return is slow. If it is added to the four middle positions of子,午,卯,酉, the person is still on the way. If it is added to the four end positions of辰,戌,丑,未, their return is quick. The day when the useful god is buried or ends is the day the person returns home. On a yang day, find the branch where the useful god is buried or ends. On a yin day, find the branch where the ending god is present. For example, if the day is Jia (yang), Jia wood is buried in 'Wei'; then check where 'Wei' is located on the earth plate, which is 'Wu' position, so the person returns on 'Wu' day. The rest can be inferred similarly.

一，游神加四孟寅申巳亥，主歸期遠；加子午卯酉，在中途；加辰戌丑未，主歸期速。一，二馬生日之加神主回程。一，末傳與日支會日干，主歸期在早晚之間。一，魁罡乘二馬總不入傳，亦主回。一，天罡加在日辰前，主千里亦回；加在日辰後，主咫尺不回。一，初克末兮主已還。一，朱雀天雞信神，課傳乘馬，主有音信。若逢空陷，主無音。倘剋日生合，主書必來。一，剛日伏吟逢馬，主人速來。柔日馬逢刑戰，路總遠而亦主還鄉。剛是陽日，柔日陰日。

The return time of a traveler is far off when the spirit is added to the four beginning branches of寅, 申, 巳, and 亥. When added to the four middle branches of 子, 午, 卯, and 酉, the traveler is on the way. When added to the four seasonal branches of 辰, 戌, 丑, and 未, the traveler will arrive soon. The days when the Heavenly Horse and the Post-horse are present are the days when the traveler departs or returns. When the final transmission combines with the day branch to harmonize with the day stem, the return time is either in the morning or the evening. If the River Chief and the Heavenly Gang are on the two horses and do not enter the three transmissions, the owner will also return. When the Heavenly Gang (辰) is placed before the day branch, the person can return from a thousand miles away; if it is placed after the day branch, the person cannot return even if they are within arm's reach. When the initial transmission overcomes the final transmission, the owner is already on the way back. The Vermilion Bird is the Heavenly Rooster and the messenger god. If it is on the transmission and also rides the Post-horse, there will be news arriving. If it falls in an empty or hidden position, there will be no news. If it overcomes the day stem but harmonizes with the day branch, the letter will definitely arrive. On a yang day (a strong day), if the divination forms a hidden chant and meets the Post-horse, the person will arrive soon. On a yin day (a gentle day), if the Post-horse meets a conflict or struggle, even though the journey is long, the person will eventually return home. A yang day is called a strong day, and a yin day is called a gentle day.

一，玄武臨辰戌丑未四季，宜將地盤三合六合，以用神合處斷歸期。遠用三合，近用六合。若玄加辰戌丑未入傳，更尋日支而可知也。一、初傳逢空陷，主行有阻。一、中傳空亡，主中途阻。一、天上行年遇空陷，主染患。天上行年，是以天盤之上神支論行人之年支也。一、行年加寅申巳亥，主他鄉吉；加子午卯酉、辰戌丑未主凶。一、行年居生旺比合，主喜；若刑剋墓絕，主悲哀。

When the Black Tortoise is placed over the four seasons (Chen, Xu, Chou, Wei), one should use the Triple Harmony and Liu He from the Earth Plate to calculate the return time. For distant journeys, use Triple Harmony; for nearby ones, use Liu He. If the Black Tortoise is placed over the four seasons and also enters the three transmissions, one should also refer to the Day Branch to determine the return time more clearly. If the first transmission falls on an empty or fallen position, the journey will be obstructed. If the middle transmission falls on a旬空 (ten-day void), it indicates obstruction halfway. If the heavenly year (行年) encounters an empty or fallen position in the sky, the person traveling will fall ill. The heavenly year refers to the branch under which the god from the Heaven Plate is placed, which indicates the person's birth year branch. If the heavenly year falls on寅 (Yin), 申 (Shen), 巳 (Si), or 亥 (Hai), the traveler will find it smooth to stay away from home. If it falls on 子 (Zi), 午 (Wu), 卯 (Mao), 酉 (You), or the four seasons, it indicates misfortune. If the heavenly year falls on something that nourishes, strengthens, or harmonizes with the person, it indicates joy and celebration. If it falls on something that harms, suppresses, or is in decline, it indicates sorrow and grief.

一、寅申臨日支，主無歸期。一、玄劫、河魁臨干支，主禍事重。一、發用不臨日支而加他處，主未動。一、卯酉為隔，子午為關。若魁罡加臨，主未得還。一、末傳克初傳，主未得還。一、干支上乘羅網，主淹留他鄉。一、三傳月將逢三合、六合，主留戀他鄉。

When the branches of Yin or Shen appear on the day branch, the person's return date is uncertain. If the Black Tortoise is accompanied by Jiesha or the River Chief is added to the day stem and branch, it indicates many troubles outside. If the initiating transmission does not fall on the day branch but appears elsewhere, the person has not yet started the journey. The branches of Mao and You act as barriers, while Zi and Wu serve as gateways. If the River Chief and Heavenly Gang are added to these branches, the person cannot return. If the final transmission is in conflict with the first transmission, the person also cannot return. If the day stem and branch are covered by the Net, it indicates being detained in a foreign place and unable to return. If the month general appears in the three transmissions and also meets the Triple Harmony or Liu He, it suggests the traveler is reluctant to return and enjoys staying in a foreign land.

一、魁罡加臨，主青雲客。一、斗鬼臨干，主中魁。一、從魁生扶，主亞魁。一、辰未來臨，主解元。一、二貴拱夾，主榮名遂。一、德入天門，主高中。亥為天門，此亥是地盤也。一、四上生下，主高中無慮。一、墓神臨日，主文理差。一、河魁度亥，主失登庸。

Divination for academic examinations: If "River Chief" and "Heavenly Gang" are both approaching the day branch, the person will certainly rise swiftly to success. If the Dipper mansion deity and the official ghost are both approaching the day stem, the examinee will be the top scorer. If "Following Chief" (You) generates and supports the day stem, the examinee will be second place. If both "Chen" and "Wei" arrive together, the examinee will be the top scholar in the province. If two noblemen are positioned before and after the day branch, the examinee will achieve official rank and fulfill his wishes. If the day virtue enters the heavenly gate, the examinee will pass the exam successfully; the heavenly gate refers to the亥 position, which here refers to the earth plate's亥. If all four lessons are generated by the upper deities towards the lower ones, there is no need to worry about passing. If the tomb deity is approaching the day stem, the examinee's writings will lack depth. If "River Chief" (Xu) crosses over to the亥 position, the examinee will miss the appointment.

干德訣：甲己寅兮乙庚申，丙辛戊癸巳同群。丁壬二位何為德，亥也為名正可觀。支德：日支：子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥。支德：巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 子 丑 寅 卯 辰。

The "de" mentioned above has two systems of reference. The song for the heavenly stems' de is as follows: for days of Jia and Ji, the de god is in寅; for days of Yi and Geng, the de god is in申; for days of Bing, Xin, Wu, and Gui, the de god is in巳. As for days of Ding and Ren, their de gods are in亥, which can be used directly. For the earthly branches' de, they correspond in sequence: the de of the branch Zi is in巳, Chou in午, Yin in未, Mao in申, Chen in酉, Si in戌, Wu in亥, Wei in子, Shen in丑, You in寅, Xu in卯, and Hai in辰. These are all the sixth positions counted in order from the original branch.

一、四課配四矢，若四課中有旺相休囚。如一課旺相，主一矢中，二課旺相主二矢中。若休囚則主不中，三四矢可推矣。一、子午卯酉為中垛，寅申巳亥為角花。

Divination for a military examination: use the four lessons to match with four arrows. Determine whether each lesson is in a prosperous and strong state or a weak and confined state. If one lesson is prosperous and strong, it indicates that one arrow hits the target. If two lessons are prosperous and strong, it indicates that two arrows hit the target. If a lesson is in a weak and confined state, the corresponding arrow does not hit. The third and fourth arrows are judged in the same way. As for where the arrows fall: the four central directions, Zi, Wu, Mao, and You, indicate hitting the center of the target. The four initial directions, Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai, indicate hitting the corners of the target.

一、帝旺、臨官加干支，主爵祿崢嶸。一、課傳遞生，主聲名顯。一、德祿入天門，主名顯。一、鬼曜逢虎，號催官。一、貴人臨鬼戶，主蛇化龍。一、臨官、帝旺加日支上，主仕昌。一、武怕太常逢空，文怕青龍逢空。一、龍常克下，主吉；下克龍常主凶。

Divination for official positions shows good fortune when the positions of Officialdom and Prosperity are added to the Day Stem and Day Branch, indicating gradual promotion and increasing rank. When the Four Lessons and Three Transmissions are in successive mutual generation, it indicates rising fame. If the Day Virtue and Day禄 are in the Heaven Gate (亥), it signifies widespread recognition. If the official ghost is accompanied by the White Tiger, it is called "accelerated promotion," leading to rapid advancement. If the Nobleman is over the ghost's position, it is called "serpent transforming into a dragon," indicating rising from obscurity to prominence. If Officialdom and Prosperity are on the Day Branch, it indicates a flourishing career. Military officials fear the Tai Chang falling into the旬空, while civil officials fear the Azure Dragon falling into the旬空. If the Azure Dragon or Tai Chang overcome the lower gods, it is auspicious; if the lower gods overcome them, it is inauspicious.

一、傳神互克，妨諍章。一、祿神臨支，當替役。一、河魁度天門，主龍化蛇。一、羅網臨支，返遭遲。一、貴人臨卯酉，號蹉微。一、朱雀值鬼，防黜退。一、干支乘墓絕，主虧官爵。一、太常逢空，主武凶。一、青龍逢空，主文凶。一、遷期以干年支月推。龍常生日、比日、剋日遷在內，日生龍常、日克龍常遷在外。

Divination for official positions shows ill omens: if the three transmissions are in mutual conflict, one should beware of being impeached or involved in disputes. If the禄神 is present in the day branch, it indicates serving others in official duties. If「河魁」(戌) crosses the heavenly gate, it is called「dragon transforming into snake」, indicating a decline from prominence. If「罗网」is in the day branch, there will be constant delays. If the nobleman is in卯 or酉, it is called「stumbling」, indicating many obstacles in official career. If「朱雀」is associated with the official ghost, one should beware of dismissal or demotion. If the day stem and day branch are in their墓 or绝 positions, it indicates loss of official rank. If「太常」is empty, it is ominous for military positions; if「青龙」is empty, it is ominous for civil positions. As for the time of promotion, use the day stem paired with the year and the day branch paired with the month to determine: if「青龙」or「太常」nourish the day stem, or if they are harmonious or overcome the day stem, it indicates a transfer within the capital. If the day stem nourishes「青龙」or「太常」, or if the day stem overcomes them, it indicates being transferred to an external post.

一、日干受傳助，號還魂。一、末助初財，主暗助多。一、干支相加，彼我益。一、貴人坐生合，主求財吉。一、龍生值喜，主有收。一、財逢空墓，主求財。一、玄武加日，妨失脫事。一、昴星之課，主不成。一、成期宜將末傳合處的成期。如末傳是子，子與丑合，則丑日成期。

Divination for seeking wealth: If the day stem is supported by the three transmissions, it is called 'returning soul', meaning revival from a desperate situation. If the final transmission generates and supports the initial transmission's wealth, it indicates many people helping secretly. If the day stem and day branch mutually influence each other, both gain benefits. If the nobleman is seated in a place that generates and harmonises with the day stem, seeking wealth is auspicious. If the azure dragon is alive and coincides with heavenly joy, there will certainly be a harvest. If the wealth element falls into kongwang or enters the storage, although there is wealth, it requires further seeking. If the black tortoise influences the day stem, be cautious of theft or loss. If the course forms '昴星', seeking wealth will not succeed. The day for achieving success is determined by the branch that harmonises with the final transmission. For example, if the final transmission is 'zi', since 'zi' harmonises with 'chou', it is predicted that wealth will arrive on 'chou' day.

天喜：月：正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二。喜：戌 亥 子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉。

The deity of Heavenly Joy mentioned above rotates according to the months: in the first month it is in Xu, in the second month in Hai, in the third month in Zi, in the fourth month in Chou, in the fifth month in Yin, in the sixth month in Mao, in the seventh month in Chen, in the eighth month in Si, in the ninth month in Wu, in the tenth month in Wei, in the eleventh month in Shen, and in the twelfth month in You. When Heavenly Joy enters the divination chart, it often indicates a response of joy and celebration.

一、初中空而末不空，要財德長生。一、病符遇長生，宜舊更新。一、兩貴拱夾，主生涯遂意。一、青龍生氣，主財迭迭。一、太常乘財官，主喜。一、天心、周遍之課，主財如意。一、財爻空絕，主財衰。

Divination for business transactions: If the first and middle transmissions fall into empty positions but the final transmission does not, it is still necessary for the wealth god and virtue god to be in the growth position for the business to succeed. When the disease symbol meets the growth position, it is suitable to renovate and change old businesses. When two noblemen flank the day branch, it indicates a life of smooth and satisfactory business. When the azure dragon rides the life qi, it signifies continuous wealth. When the tai chang rides the wealth爻 and official star, it indicates good fortune and income. If the divination forms the heaven heart or full coverage, it indicates success in seeking wealth. If the wealth爻 falls into an empty position and also meets the absolute position, it indicates a decline in wealth fortune.

一、占訟以日干為客，日支為主，先動為客，後應為主。一、日干上有鬼，主客不利。一、發用剋日干，主客輸。一、日干之上神受克，主客輸。一、朱雀剋日干，主莫訟；勾陳剋日，亦主莫訟。一、日支上有鬼，主不利。一、發用剋日支，主主輸。一、日支之上神受克，主主輸。一、日支之上神剋日支，主主輸。

Divination for legal cases: the day stem represents the plaintiff (the guest), and the day branch represents the defendant (the host). The guest initiates the case first, and the host responds afterwards. If the official ghost is on top of the day stem, it is unfavorable for the plaintiff. If the initiating transmission god overcomes the day stem, the plaintiff will lose. If the god on the day stem is overcome, the plaintiff will also lose. If the Vermilion Bird overcomes the day stem, it advises against pursuing the case. If the Gou Chen overcomes the day stem, it also advises against litigation. If the official ghost is on top of the day branch, it is unfavorable for the defendant. If the initiating transmission god overcomes the day branch, the defendant will lose. If the god on the day branch is overcome, the defendant will also lose. If the god on the day branch overcomes the day branch itself, the defendant will still lose.

一、末傳生初傳鬼，主凶。一、朱雀克太歲主凶。一、朱雀入勾陳主事情重大。即午火入辰土也。一、螣蛇夾墓，主小反大。一、勾陳、白虎同剋日，主犯法之人必遭刑戮。一、決罪以五行決之，如木主笞杖，火主流，金主刺刃，土主徒，水主流。一、卯干加戌，防弔拷。一、酉巳發用，定成徒。

The final transmission is able to generate the official ghost of the first transmission, indicating misfortune. When the Vermilion Bird is able to overcome the sovereign year, it indicates misfortune. When the Vermilion Bird enters the position of Gou Chen, it indicates a serious case, meaning that the fire of the hour is falling into the earth of the辰. When the Teng Snake is sandwiching the tomb god, a minor case may become serious. When Gou Chen and Bai Hu both overcome the day stem, the offender will certainly suffer punishment. The type of punishment is determined by the Five Phases: wood indicates caning or bastinado, fire indicates exile, metal indicates cutting or slashing, earth indicates imprisonment, and water also indicates exile. When the Heaven Plate卯 is placed on the Earth Plate戌, one should be cautious of being suspended and tortured. When the transmission starts with酉 or巳, the punishment is imprisonment.

一、太歲貴人作恩星，主解輕重罪。恩星，即太歲貴人生日也。一、初傳白虎，末傳螣蛇，主禍中不凶。一、子孫爻制鬼，主患中有救。一、父母爻化鬼，主禍中無傷。一、格凶以凶斷，課吉以吉推。一、結訟之期，在魁賊絕處定期。如火為官鬼，長生在寅，絕在亥，以亥日斷結訟之期也，餘可類推。一、散訟之期，在末傳沖處定期。如子為末傳，午是沖位，以午日斷散期也。餘可類推。

When the nobleman of the current year's sovereign transforms into an auspicious star, regardless of the severity of the crime, it can lead to a pardon. This auspicious star refers to the nobleman of the current year's sovereign appearing on the day's stem. If the first transmission is "White Tiger" and the final transmission is "Teng Snake," there will be no great misfortune among the troubles. When the son and grandson elements restrain the official ghost, there will be additional rescue during difficulties. When the parent element transforms into the official ghost, there will be no injury amidst misfortune. In summary, if the structure is凶 (evil), then it should be judged as凶 (evil); if the lesson pattern is吉 (auspicious), then it should be interpreted as吉 (auspicious). The day the case concludes is determined by the day when the official ghost's long life god reaches its end. For example, if fire is the official ghost, its long life is in寅 (Yin), and its end is in亥 (Hai), so the case is concluded on亥 (Hai) day. Other cases are similarly inferred. The day the case is dismissed is determined by the day that conflicts with the final transmission. For example, if the final transmission is子 (Zi), the day that conflicts with子 (Zi) is午 (Wu), so the case is dismissed on午 (Wu) day. Other cases are similarly inferred.

一、天赦、皇恩生干支，主解凶。天赦：春戊寅日，夏甲午日，秋戊申日，冬甲子日。皇恩：正七月未，二八月酉，三九月亥，四十月丑，五十一月卯，六十二朋丑也。

The deities "Heavenly Pardon" and "Imperial Grace" that generate and support the day stem and day branch indicate the resolution of calamities. The method to determine "Heavenly Pardon" is: in spring it is on the day of Wuyin, in summer on Jiawu, in autumn on Wushen, and in winter on Jiazi. The method to determine "Imperial Grace" is: in January and July it is in Wei, in February and August in You, in March and September in Hai, in April and October in Chou, in May and November in Mao, and in June and December in Si (the original text "sixty-two friends Chou" is likely a transcription error for "sixty-two months Si," as this is also stated elsewhere in the book as Si).

一、日干上之支神作子孫，總傳內有官鬼，主患中有救。一、虎鬼臨身，主急禍。一、暗鬼剋日，主災患。一、暗鬼剋日，主災患。一、明犬當門，主禍深。即天盤戌加地盤亥也。一、斬關、遊子，主天涯去。一、斷遠近看發用，旺相在近，休囚在遠。

Divination for avoiding calamity and hiding: If the branch god on the day stem is the son or grandson yao, even if the three transmissions contain officials or ghosts, it indicates that there is help in times of hardship. If the White Tiger is riding on the official ghost and it is present on the person, it indicates an immediate calamity. If the hidden ghost attacks the day stem, it indicates disaster (this sentence is repeated twice). The phrase "bright dog at the gate" indicates deep calamity, which refers to the heaven plate's戌 (Xu) being placed on the earth plate's亥 (Hai). If the divination involves "cutting the gate" or "wandering child," it indicates fleeing to a distant place to avoid calamity. To determine the nearness or distance of the hiding place, look at the initiating transmission god: if it is prosperous and strong, the hiding place is near; if it is weak and confined, the hiding place is far.

一、追尋達士及六親，捕捉奴婢並下人，宜日德克刑神，主易獲。刑神剋日德，主難尋。日干：甲 乙 丙 丁 戊 己 庚 辛 壬 癸。德神：寅 申 巳 亥 巳 寅 申 巳 亥 巳。日支：子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥。支德：巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 子 丑 寅 卯 辰。

Divination for searching for someone who has fled: Whether searching for a missing scholar, relative, or escaping servant, it is favorable if the day stem's virtue (de) overcomes the criminal god (xing shen), making it easier to find the person. Conversely, if the criminal god overcomes the day stem's virtue, it becomes difficult to trace the person. The day stem's virtue (de shen) is as follows: Jia in Yin, Yi in Shen, Bing in Si, Ding in Hai, Wu in Si, Ji in Yin, Geng in Shen, Xin in Si, Ren in Hai, Gui in Si. The day branch's virtue (zhi de) is as follows: Zi in Si, Chou in Wu, Yin in Wei, Mao in Shen, Chen in You, Si in Xu, Wu in Hai, Wei in Zi, Shen in Chou, You in Yin, Xu in Mao, Hai in Chen.

一、測婢奴之姓，看兩魁落何宮。如從魁落在地盤亥子上，則婢姓近水，如江洪之類。何為婢姓，酉為婢，酉月將為從魁是也。戌為奴，戌月將為河魁，若測其姓同上類推。

To determine the surname of a runaway servant, observe where the two lunar generals, "From Kuai" and "He Kuai," fall in the palace. For example, if "From Kuai" falls on the earth plate's Hai or Zi, which belong to the water element, then the servant's surname will contain water, such as Jiang or Hong. Why is this used to determine the surname? Because You represents a servant, and the lunar general named "From Kuai" corresponds to You. Xu represents a slave, and the lunar general named "He Kuai" corresponds to Xu. To determine the surname of a slave, follow the same method as above.

一、測盜竊姦淫之蹤，伏吟主近。若裡數多少，看戌加何宮，以上下數計之。如戌加地盤戌宮，是伏吟，主近。若戌加子，由戌逆行至子位，則從酉起逆數至子位，即有十位；又由子而從亥起逆數至戌位，則有二位。其斷以裡，以酉至子十位作百，以亥至戌之二位作二里。

To trace the location of theft or adultery, if the divination forms a "Hidden Chant" (伏吟), the person is nearby. To determine the exact distance, look at where "戌" (Xu) is placed on the Earth Plate. Use the method of counting the upper and lower layers. For example, if "戌" remains on the Earth Plate's Xu palace, it is a Hidden Chant, and the person is nearby. If "戌" is placed on "子" (Zi), count backwards from Xu to Zi: exclude Xu itself, count from You to Zi, which is ten counts; then from Zi, exclude Zi itself, count from Hai to Xu, which is two counts. Convert these counts into distance: the ten counts from You to Zi represent one hundred li, and the two counts from Hai to Xu represent two li, totaling one hundred and two li.

一、占賊行藏，須視鬼。一、失贓以賊斷，若財爻空陷，贓物難追。一、欲知賊去何方，看玄武所臨地盤之支斷之。如玄武臨子宮，則賊往北方；臨亥宮，則是西北方。餘可類推。一、懸索臨干支，或玄武所加，是穿窗越牖。懸索煞，正五九月卯，二六十月子，三七十一月酉，四八十二月午。

Divination for thieves: To determine where the thief is hiding, look at the position of the official ghost. Lost property and stolen money are also determined through the thief. If the wealth hexagram falls into an empty or hidden position, the stolen goods are difficult to recover. To know the direction the thief is fleeing, look at the earthly branch of the earth plate where the Black Tortoise is located. For example, if the Black Tortoise is on the Zi branch, which belongs to the north, the thief is heading north; if it is on the Hai branch, which belongs to the northwest, the thief is heading northwest, and so on. If the "suspended rope evil" falls on the day stem or day branch, or if the Black Tortoise is on top of the suspended rope evil, the thief entered through the window or door. The method to determine the suspended rope evil is as follows: in January, May, and September, it is on the卯 branch; in February, June, and October, it is on the子 branch; in March, July, and November, it is on the酉 branch; in April, August, and December, it is on the午 branch.

一、玄乘驛馬，是鑿壁逾牆。馬，申子辰日寅，寅午戌日占，亥卯未日巳，巳酉丑日亥。一、玄居夜地，賊越關梁。夜地，即酉戌亥子丑寅之宮；白晝即卯辰巳午未申之宮。一、玄在白晝，賊身莫藏。一、丁馬交加，遁必遠。一、太陽照武，捉還鄉。

The Black Tortoise riding the Post-horse indicates that the thief entered by breaking through walls. The method of determining the Post-horse is as follows: on days of申, 子, and 辰, the Post-horse is in 寅; on days of 寅, 午, and 戌, the Post-horse is in 申 (the original text mistakenly says '占'); on days of 亥, 卯, and 未, the Post-horse is in 巳; on days of 巳, 酉, and 丑, the Post-horse is in 亥. If the Black Tortoise is in the night division, the thief has already crossed over gates and bridges and fled far away. The night division refers to the six palaces of 酉, 戌, 亥, 子, 丑, and 寅. If the Black Tortoise is in the day division, the thief cannot hide and will soon be discovered. When the丁神 and the Post-horse appear together, the thief must have fled very far. If the Sun shines upon the Black Tortoise, the thief can be captured.

太陽：月：正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二。亥 戌 酉 申 未 午 巳 辰 卯 寅 丑 子。太陽節：水春谷滿夏大，處秋霜二冬寒，值明夏芒暑秋，白露冬雪寒春。

The sun moves retrograde through the months: in the first month it is in the亥 (Hai) position, in the second month in戌 (Xu), third month in酉 (You), fourth month in申 (Shen), fifth month in未 (Wei), sixth month in午 (Wu), seventh month in巳 (Si), eighth month in辰 (Chen), ninth month in卯 (Mao), tenth month in寅 (Yin), eleventh month in丑 (Chou), and twelfth month in子 (Zi). The following sentence is a mnemonic for the solar transition into each palace, but the wording has some errors and omissions. Its general meaning is that the sun changes palaces at the time of the middle solar terms. For example, the middle solar terms are Rain Water, Vernal Equinox, Grain Rain, Lesser Fullness, Summer Solstice, Greater Heat, Limit of Heat, Autumnal Equinox, Frost Descent, Lesser Snow, Winter Solstice, and Greater Cold, which correspond in order to the above. When reciting, one should refer to the table above for comparison.

一、勾陳克武主獲賊。一、旬首乘玄賊度四獲。一、河魁度玄賊難捕。一、訪賊人宜在游都之下。游都：日：甲 乙 丙 丁 戊 己 庚 辛 壬 癸。丑 子 寅 巳 申 丑 子 寅 巳 申。

Gou Chen overcomes Xuan Wu, indicating the thief will be caught. The deity of the beginning of the ten-day period riding on Xuan Wu signifies the thief is wandering around, eventually being captured. When He Kuai (戌) crosses over Xuan Wu, the thief is difficult to capture. To find the thief, one should look in the direction indicated by You Du according to the day stem: Jia day is in Chou, Yi day is in Zi, Bing day is in Yin, Ding day is in Si, Wu day is in Shen, Ji day is in Chou, Geng day is in Zi, Xin day is in Yin, Ren day is in Si, and Gui day is in Shen.

一、鬼乘生氣，主賊去又來。一、子孫出現，為趕賊。一、鬼遇刑沖，自敗擒。一、發用為偷，是賊身；中傳為贓，末傳為捕。一、歲月克玄彌年月，日傷武在日時。一、六處無武難妄擬。一、貴順玄藏賊難追。一、年乘玄武室人偷。一、官鬼乘玄逢盜竊。

The official ghost is riding on life qi, indicating the thief will leave this time but return again. The appearance of the sons' hexagram can drive away the thief. If the official ghost meets punishment and clash, the thief will be exposed and captured. The initiating transmission represents the thief, which is the thief himself; the middle transmission represents the stolen goods, and the final transmission represents the captor. If the sovereign year and month builder overcome the black tortoise, the thief will be caught within the year and month. If the day branch injures the black tortoise, the matter can be resolved on the same day and hour. If the four lessons and three transmissions together do not show the black tortoise, one should not make arbitrary conclusions. If the nobleman moves in the correct direction and the black tortoise is hidden, the thief is hard to track. If the person's own year branch is riding on the black tortoise, it indicates theft by a relative. If the official ghost is riding on the black tortoise, it indicates a case of theft.

一、伏吟貴代 順行，支前一位捕；貴人逆行，支後一位尋。一、返吟賊在玄武對沖處也。一、初傳與玄比和，賊安處。一、玄神內戰爭分贓。一、三傳內玄加干支上，賊人還歸。一、三傳內有玄武，是賊居之處。一、行年上之支神克武盜，主追求早獲。一、盜神與朱虎勾蛇合，主被官吏所拿。一、三傳內玄武被上克下賊，即敗旋。一、貴人順行逃走，貴人逆行賊難瞞。

When the divination forms a 'Hidden Chant' and the Nobleman moves in the correct direction, the thief is found one position before the Day Branch. If the Nobleman moves in the reverse direction, the thief is found one position after the Day Branch. When the divination forms a 'Return Chant', the thief is located in the direction opposite to the Black Tortoise. If the First Transmission is in harmony with the Black Tortoise, the thief is safe and unmoving. If there is a conflict within the Black Tortoise's spirit, it indicates that accomplices are fighting over stolen goods. If the Black Tortoise appears in the Three Transmissions along with the Day Stem and Day Branch, the thief will return again. The branch where the Black Tortoise is located in the Three Transmissions is where the thief resides. If the branch spirit of the personal year is capable of overcoming the Black Tortoise, the thief will be captured soon. If the Black Tortoise combines with the Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Gou Chen, or Teng Snake, the thief will be caught by officials. If the Black Tortoise is overcome by the upper god in the Three Transmissions and the thief also overcomes the lower god, the thief will be exposed soon. If the Nobleman moves in the correct direction, the thief is still on the run; if the Nobleman moves in the reverse direction, the thief cannot hide and will be revealed.

一、測裡數以玄武之支與所臨地盤之支數之。如玄武之支是子，臨地盤之支是辰。由子數至辰，則有四數，以四里、四十里斷之，餘類推。如斷裡數，由上下相乘數之，如此玄武是子，加地盤是辰，則由子逆數而子位不算，從亥起，逆數至辰位，有八位。由辰不算，自卯逆數至子，有四位，註明下文。亡神：正五九月巳，二六十月寅，三七十一月亥，四八十二月申。天目：春辰夏未秋戌冬丑。

To calculate how many miles the thief has escaped, take the branch corresponding to the Black Tortoise and count the number of branches from that branch to the branch where it is located on the Earth Plate. For example, if the Black Tortoise is on 'Zi' and is located on the Earth Plate's 'Chen', count from 'Zi' to 'Chen', which is four positions, so it is judged as four miles or forty miles, and so on. If using the method of multiplying upper and lower numbers: the Black Tortoise is on 'Zi' and is placed on the Earth Plate's 'Chen'. First, start counting backwards from 'Zi' without counting 'Zi' itself, from 'Hai' to 'Chen', which gives eight positions; then start counting backwards from 'Chen' without counting 'Chen' itself, from 'Mao' to 'Zi', which gives four positions. The use of these two numbers is explained in the next section. Additionally, there are two other deities: Wangshen, which is in 'Si' in the first, fifth, and ninth months, in 'Yin' in the second, sixth, and tenth months, in 'Hai' in the third, seventh, and eleventh months, and in 'Shen' in the fourth, eighth, and twelfth months; Tianmu, which is in 'Chen' in spring, in 'Wei' in summer, in 'Xu' in autumn, and in 'Chou' in winter.

一、測裡數多少，以玄武所值之支與加臨地盤之支上下相乘數之。如玄武所值之支是子，加臨城盤之支是辰，則由子逆數至辰，除一位不算，內有八位；又由子順數至辰，除子一位不算，內有四位，其數則當以八十四里斷之，抑或四十八里斷之。若斷方位，其辰在東南，則當以東南方斷之。若斷賊居之地為何樣，宜看玄武所加地盤之支是何支。如玄加亥子，則近水；加寅卯，則近樹；加巳午，則近火；加申酉，則近金；加辰戌丑未，則近土近山。

Now regarding the calculation of distance: multiply the branch corresponding to the Black Tortoise with the branch of the Earth Plate it is added to, counting upwards and downwards. For example, if the Black Tortoise is on Zi and added to the Earth Plate on Chen, first count backwards from Zi to Chen, excluding the original position, which gives eight positions; then count forwards from Zi to Chen, excluding the original position, which gives four positions. Thus, the distance can be determined as either 84 li or 48 li, depending on the situation. If determining direction, since Chen is in the Southeast, look for the location in the Southeast direction. As for the appearance of the hidden person's location, observe which branch the Black Tortoise is added to on the Earth Plate: if it is on Hai or Zi, it is near water; if on Yin or Mao, it is near trees; if on Si or Wu, it is near a furnace; if on Shen or You, it is near metal and iron; if on Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, it is on a hill or mound.

若賊地有禽畜之物，則各以十二支所配之畜斷之。如丑牛未羊之類。此亦不過詳細言之，不可盡拘於禽畜也。何也？蓋牛羊豬犬可易應而龍虎恐有不得，或者龍虎之名、龍虎之形，亦可作算。此中判斷，須當變通。其次又宜看官鬼在何宮以斷賊居之何樣。如鬼值申支加辰位，則申為金而辰為山，又以金山之處，其金山或地名，或山名，或圭觀名，或人名，有此金山皆是，餘可類推。

If you want to determine what kind of animals are in the area of a thief's hideout, you should refer to the animals associated with each of the twelve earthly branches. For example, the branch 'Chou' corresponds to cattle, and 'Wei' corresponds to sheep. However, this is just a way of expressing the idea more specifically, and one should not rigidly stick to the term 'animals.' Why? Because animals like cattle, sheep, pigs, and dogs are more likely to be actual things, while dragons and tigers may not really exist. When encountering dragons or tigers, one should instead compare them with names, shapes, or symbols that include the words 'dragon' or 'tiger.' The judgment here relies entirely on flexibility and adaptability. Additionally, one should also consider where the 'official ghost' falls in the hexagrams, to determine the type of place where the thief resides. For instance, if the 'official ghost' is on 'Shen' and is placed on the 'Chen' position, 'Shen' belongs to metal and 'Chen' represents a mountain, combining to form 'Golden Mountain.' This could refer to a place name, a mountain name, the name of a temple or monastery, or a person's name. Any name that includes the term 'Golden Mountain' would count, and similar reasoning applies to other cases.

一、儘早以三傳分別，如三傳內有旺相在初，宜早；在中宜中；在末宜遲。若空亡刑害，不可取也。金旺宜二麥，水旺宜稻禾，火旺宜防亢旱宜黍豆，土旺宜萬物。

Divination for farming and sericulture: The timing of sowing is determined by the Three Transmissions. If the prosperous and strong energy is in the First Transmission, it is suitable to sow early. If it is in the Middle Transmission, it is suitable to sow in the middle season. If it is in the Final Transmission, it is suitable to sow late. If any of the transmissions fall into Kongwang or are accompanied by punishment and harm, they should not be used. Furthermore, according to the Five Phases, if the metal energy is strong, it is suitable to sow barley and wheat. If the water energy is strong, it is suitable to sow rice. If the fire energy is strong, one should beware of drought and it is suitable to sow millet and beans. If the earth energy is strong, then all kinds of crops are suitable.

一、子鼠，丑牛，寅虎貓，卯兔狐，辰龍，巳蛇魚，午馬鹿，未羊鷹，申猴，酉雞雉，戌犬狼，亥豬熊。丑牛未羊喜逢龍，卯騾亥豬怕見虎，旺相為吉絕墓凶，六畜繁生可目觀。

Divination for domestic animals: each of the twelve earthly branches corresponds to specific animals—Zi corresponds to the rat, Chou to the ox, Yin to the tiger and cat, Mao to the rabbit and fox, Chen to the dragon, Si to the snake and fish, Wu to the horse and deer, Wei to the sheep and eagle, Shen to the monkey, You to the chicken and pheasant, Xu to the dog and wolf, Hai to the pig and bear. The mnemonic says: the ox (Chou) and the sheep (Wei) are most favorable when encountering the Azure Dragon (Qinglong), while the骡 (Mao) and the pig (Hai) are most unfavorable when meeting the White Tiger (Baihu); if the qi they are riding is prosperous and strong (wangxiang), it is auspicious, but if it falls in the critical or tomb positions, it is inauspicious. By following this, whether the domestic animals are thriving and multiplying can be clearly determined.

凡起六壬，先立定地盤十二支。次取月令，如正月雨水，則雨水用亥加起用事日之時。如用事之日是丑時，則將地盤丑支位乘起天盤亥，順行十二支，俱無陽陰順逆之分。後取用事之日干，如用事是甲日，陽貴在丑，自卯至申為日間時，用陽貴在丑；甲日陰貴在未，自酉至寅為夜間時，用陰貴在未。如用事之日是甲日卯時，用陽貴在丑；甲日酉時，用陰貴在未。

When starting a Six壬 lesson, first fix the Earth Plate's twelve branches, which remain stationary. The second step is to determine the current month's General: for example, after the rainwater in January, the Month General is 'Dengming' (亥). Place亥 on the hour of the lesson. If the event occurs at the 'Chou' hour, place the Heaven Plate's 亥 on the 'Chou' position of the Earth Plate, and arrange the remaining eleven branches in order. The Heaven Plate moves in a single direction, regardless of yin and yang or forward and backward. The third step is to determine the Nobleman based on the Day Stem of the day of the event. For example, if it is a 'Jia' day, the Yang Nobleman is at 'Chou', and during daylight hours (from 'Mao' to 'Shen'), use the Yang Nobleman at 'Chou' if the event occurs during the day. The Yin Nobleman for a 'Jia' day is at 'Wei', and during nighttime hours (from 'You' to 'Yin'), use the Yin Nobleman at 'Wei' if the event occurs at night. Therefore, if the event occurs at 'Mao' hour on a 'Jia' day, use the Yang Nobleman at 'Chou'; if it occurs at 'You' hour on a 'Jia' day, use the Yin Nobleman at 'Wei'.

若取貴人之十二神之行程，以天門地盤亥位、地戶地盤巳位為界。貴臨地盤亥子丑寅卯辰六位順行十二神，貴臨巳午未申酉戌六位逆行十二神。曰貴在地盤者，是以天盤之貴而臨地盤之六位，非貴在地盤也。曰貴人之順行逆行者，是十二支掌中分順逆，非是十二神中有順逆也。曰用事者，是占事也。

As for the arrangement of the Twelve Heavenly Generals following the Nobleman, it is determined by the direction between the Heaven Gate (Heaven Plate's Hai position) and the Earth Gate (Earth Plate's Si position): if the Nobleman falls on the Earth Plate's Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, and Chen positions, the Twelve Heavenly Generals are arranged in a clockwise order; if the Nobleman falls on the Earth Plate's Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, and Xu positions, the Twelve Heavenly Generals are arranged in a counterclockwise order. Here, when it says 'the Nobleman is on the Earth Plate,' it refers to the Nobleman on the Heaven Plate being located on one of the six positions on the Earth Plate, not that the Nobleman itself belongs to the Earth Plate. When it says the Nobleman 'moves forward or backward,' it refers to the direction of the twelve branches on the palm, either clockwise or counterclockwise, not that the Twelve Heavenly Generals themselves move forward or backward. As for the term 'use,' it refers to divination matters.

次起四課，先以占事之日干立起初柱，次尋干支同處圖。如甲日甲與寅支同處，以地盤寅載上神是何支。如寅載子支為上神，則以子加日干上。次以子支立起二柱，而尋地盤子位所乘何支。如乘丑，以丑加子上乘此支，此支加上也。後又以晶以立起三柱，如子日以子立起三柱，而尋地盤子位所乘何支乘此支，此支加子上也。次又以日支所加之支立起四柱，而尋四柱上所加之支神，即同二柱三柱之起例也。又次起三傳法式詳在下文圖局。

After setting up the four lessons, the first lesson is determined by the day stem. Using the day stem, refer to the "Diagram of Same Stem and Branch" to find the branch where the day stem resides. For example, if the day stem is Jia, Jia resides in Yin. Then look at the branch on the Earth Plate at Yin position; if it is Zi, place Zi above the day stem, which is the first lesson. Next, use this Zi branch to set the second lesson. Check the branch on the Earth Plate at Zi position; if it is Chou, place Chou above Zi, which is the second lesson. The third lesson is determined by the day branch. For example, if the day branch is Zi, use Zi to set the third lesson. Check the branch on the Earth Plate at Zi position and place it above Zi. The fourth lesson is determined by the branch added on the day branch. Then check the branch on top of this added branch and set it in the same way as the second and third lessons. After setting up the four lessons, proceed to set up the three transmissions, the method of which is detailed in the following diagrams and sections.

十二將 大寒 立春 子 神后 冬至 小寒 丑 大吉 小雪 大雪 寅 功曹 霜降 立冬 卯 太沖 秋分 寒露 辰 天罡 處暑 白露 巳 太乙 大暑 立秋 午 勝光 夏至 小暑 未 小吉 小滿 芒種 申 傳送 穀雨 立夏 酉 從魁 春分 清明 戌 河魁 雨水 京直 亥 登明

This is a table showing the correspondence between the twelve Month Generals, the solar terms, and the Earthly Branches. Each general governs two solar terms, and when the sun moves into a new palace, the general changes. Between Great Cold and Start of Spring, the "Shenhou" (Zi) general is used; between Winter Solstice and Minor Cold, the "Dají" (Chou) general is used; between Light Snow and Major Snow, the "Gongcao" (Yin) general is used; between Frost Descent and Start of Winter, the "Taichong" (Mao) general is used; between Autumn Equinox and White Dew, the "Tian Gang" (Chen) general is used; between Heat-Dissipating and Start of Autumn, the "Taiyi" (Si) general is used; between Dog Days and Start of Autumn, the "Shengguang" (Wu) general is used; between Summer Solstice and Minor Heat, the "Xiaojí" (Wei) general is used; between Grain Full and Grain in Ear, the "Chuansong" (Shen) general is used; between Rain Water and Awakening Insects, the "Congkuai" (You) general is used; between Vernal Equinox and Clear and Bright, the "Heqiu" (Xu) general is used; between Rain Water and Awakening Insects (originally written as "Jingzhi"), the "Dengming" (Hai) general is used.

十二神 貴人土 螣蛇火 朱雀火 六合木 勾陳土 青龍木 天空土 白虎金 太常土 玄武水 太陰金 天后水 陰陽貴人 陽貴：甲丑，己子，乙子，庚丑，丙亥，辛午，丁亥，壬巳，戊丑，癸巳。 陰貴：甲未，己申，乙申，庚未，丙酉，辛寅，丁酉，壬卯，戊未，癸卯。

The Five Phases attributes of the Twelve Heavenly Generals are as follows: "Nobleman" belongs to Earth, "Teng Snake" belongs to Fire, "Vermilion Bird" belongs to Fire, "Liu He" belongs to Wood, "Gou Chen" belongs to Earth, "Azure Dragon" belongs to Wood, "Tian Kong" belongs to Earth, "White Tiger" belongs to Metal, "Tai Chang" belongs to Earth, "Black Tortoise" belongs to Water, "Tai Yin" belongs to Metal, and "Heavenly Empress" belongs to Water. When interpreting a divination, the fortune or misfortune and the interactions of the Heavenly Generals must be determined based on these Five Phases attributes. Below is the positioning of the two noblemen for day and night: the Yang Nobleman (used during the day) is located at the Ox hour on a Jia day, the Rat hour on a Ji day, the Rat hour on a Yi day, the Ox hour on a Geng day, the Dog hour on a Bing day, the Monkey hour on a Xin day, the Dog hour on a Ding day, the Snake hour on a Ren day, the Ox hour on a Wu day, and the Snake hour on a Gui day. The Yin Nobleman (used at night) is located at the Goat hour on a Jia day, the Monkey hour on a Ji day, the Monkey hour on a Yi day, the Goat hour on a Geng day, the Rooster hour on a Bing day, the Ox hour on a Xin day, the Rooster hour on a Ding day, the Rabbit hour on a Ren day, the Goat hour on a Wu day, and the Rabbit hour on a Gui day.

丙戊巳 午 未丁己 申庚 乙辰 干支同 酉 卯 處圖式 戌辛 甲寅 丑癸 子 亥壬 此圖用之以起日干之二課也。如甲干日處在寅支位，起課則以寅乘天盤之支加甲干上。如寅乘子加甲，上乘丑，丑加甲上乘寅，寅加甲上，餘仿此。

This is the "Dry and Branches in the Same Place Chart," which indicates which earthly branch each of the ten heavenly stems resides in: Bing and Wu reside in Si, Ding and Ji in Wei, Geng in Shen, Xin in Xu, Ren in Hai, Gui in Chou, Jia in Yin, and Yi in Chen. This chart is specifically used to determine the day stem in a divination lesson. For example, on a Jia day, Jia resides in the Yin position. When setting up the lesson, you look at which heavenly branch is riding on the Yin position of the earth plate, and add that branch to the Jia stem. If the Yin position is riding the Zi branch, then Zi is added to Jia; if it is Chou, then Chou is added to Jia; if it is Yin, then Yin is added to Jia. The other stems are treated in the same way.

重審者，主先迷而後利。重審者，課中有一下直賊其上神，曰重審。鄧或有二三四克下，勿論。又或下一位而賊上神二三位，亦以直賊之神為用。若有二三四下賊其上，謂之謂上紛紛，非審矣。如干繫乙上神臨干係辰，是下直賊上，則以辰為發用。或上有二辰並，或有丑未戌，俱土，亦以直賊上加臨之支為用。又或有上側神克下乙干者，亦勿論。重審以受克之支神為用。

The "Re-examination Lesson" indicates initial confusion followed by eventual benefit. Its formation condition is that among the four lessons, there is only one instance where a lower god directly贼克 (steals the strength of) its upper god, which is called "Re-examination." Even if there are two or three other instances where the upper god克 (overcomes) the lower god, they are all disregarded. Alternatively, if the same lower god贼克 (steals the strength of) two or three upper gods, it still takes the one it directly贼克 (steals the strength of) as the initiating transmission. If there are two or more instances of lower gods贼克 (stealing the strength of) upper gods, it is called "Confusion Above and Below," and it does not form a Re-examination Lesson. For example, if the day stem is Yi, and Yi's palace is occupied by "Chen," Yi wood克 (overcomes) Chen earth, which is a case of lower贼克 (stealing the strength of) upper. In this case, Chen is taken as the initiating transmission. If there are two Chens above, or branches like Chou, Wei, or Xu which are all earth branches, the same principle applies: take the branch that is directly贼克 (stealed by) and is above it as the initiating transmission. Any other upper gods that may克 (overcome) the day stem below are also disregarded. In summary, the Re-examination Lesson is formed by taking the branch that is directly贼克 (stealed by) as the initiating transmission.

丁丑年四月立夏酉將，乙酉日乙酉時，甲申旬，占六甲，重審、斬關、伏吟。 朱蛇 六 巳午未申 貴 后后 勾勾 財 壬辰 勾 勾 辰 酉 后 酉酉 辰辰 鬼 乙酉 后 青 卯 戌 陰 酉酉 辰乙 兄 辛卯 青 空 寅丑子亥 玄 虎常

In the year of Dingchou, in the fourth lunar month after the beginning of summer, the month general is "Congkui" (From Qu) placed on You (酉). The divination is made on the day Yiyou (乙酉) and at the hour Yiyou (乙酉). This falls within the Jiashen (甲申) decade, with the void in the hour of Wu (午) and Wei (未). The question is about "Liu Jia" (六甲), which refers to a woman's pregnancy. The lesson pattern is determined as "Chongshen" (重审), "Zhanguan" (斩关), and "Fuyin" (伏吟). The month general You (酉) is placed directly on the hour You (酉), with the heaven plate and earth plate in the same position and not moving, thus forming Fuyin. The four lessons are: the day stem Yi is placed in the Chén (辰) palace, with Chén on Chén as the first lesson; Chén on Chén again as the second lesson; the day branch You has You on You as the third and fourth lessons. The wood Yi is overcoming the earth Chén, which is "xia zhe shang" (下贼上). According to the method of Chongshen, Chén is taken as the initiating transmission. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Chén (with the hidden stem Ren, riding on Gou Chen, representing wife's wealth), the middle transmission is You (with the hidden stem Yi, riding on Heavenly Empress, representing the day's ghost), and the final transmission is Mao (with the hidden stem Xin, riding on Azure Dragon, representing brother). The nobleman is located on Shen (申), and the twelve heavenly generals are arranged in reverse order. Thus, Gou Chen is on Chén, Heavenly Empress on You, and Azure Dragon on Mao.

斷曰：產必雙胎，一男一女，男必生而女必死。何也？酉為日之胎鬼死氣，偏房婢室之孕不言矣。但末傳卯作支之胎神生氣，中傳酉兌為少陰，末傳卯震為長男；其男子生者，胎財生氣也；女子死者，作死氣日鬼也。

Master Wu Shiqing explained: This pregnancy will certainly result in twins, one boy and one girl. The boy can be raised, but the girl will not survive. Why? The middle transmission 'You' is the fetal god for an Yi day, yet it is also a day ghost and carries death qi. This indicates the pregnancy is not of the main wife but a concubine. The final transmission 'Mao' is the fetal god for the day branch You metal, but it is accompanied by life qi. You belongs to the trigrams Dui, which represents a young girl; Mao belongs to the trigrams Zhen, which represents a young boy. Therefore, the boy will be born because his position at Mao is both the fetal god and the wife's wealth with life qi. The girl will die because her position at You is both associated with death qi and the day ghost.

解曰：酉為日之胎者，何也？乙木長生在亥而胎在酉。何為死氣？四月夏火長生在寅而死在酉，此酉胎死氣之謂也。又曰末傳卯作日支之胎何也？日支是酉金，長生在巳而胎在卯。何為生氣？蓋卯木生夏火也。曰一女，以中傳酉兌為少女。曰一男者，以末傳卯震屬長男也。

Then he explained further: Why is酉 considered the fetal god for 乙 day? 乙 belongs to wood, and wood is born in 亥. Following from 亥, the fetal position falls exactly on 酉. Why is it said to carry death qi? In the fourth month, the dominant element is summer fire, and fire is born in 寅. Following the twelve transformations in order, when reaching 酉, it is exactly the death position, so 酉 is both the fetal god and carries death qi. Why is the final transmission 卯 considered the fetal god of the day branch? The day branch 酉 belongs to metal, and metal is born in 巳. Following from 巳, the fetal position falls on 卯. Why is 卯 considered life qi? Because the wood of 卯 can generate the fire of summer, which is the time of growth and development. The divination indicates a female, taking the middle transmission 酉 which belongs to the trigram 兑, and 兑 represents a young woman; the divination indicates a male, taking the final transmission 卯 which belongs to the trigram 震, and 震 represents a young man.

丁丑八月白露巳將，壬寅日癸卯時，甲午旬，有浣中劉退齋太史索占：汝看此是何如人？重審、斬關。 六勾 朱 未申酉戌 龍 蛇后 陰常 鬼 辰 后 蛇 午 亥 空 午辰 卯丑 財 午 蛇 貴 巳 子 虎 辰寅 丑壬 印 申 六 后 辰卯寅丑 常 陰玄

In the year of Dingchou, during the eighth lunar month after the White Dew, the month general is 'Taiyi' (Great One) on the巳 (Snake) branch. The divination is made on the day of Renyin and the hour of Guimao, which falls in the Jiawu decade (the empty branches are Chen and Si). A person named Liu Tuizhai, a high-ranking official, came to seek divination, asking, "What kind of person am I?" The lesson pattern is 'Chongshen' (Re-examination) and 'Zhanguan' (Cutting the Gate). The month general巳 is placed on the卯 (Rabbit) branch at the time of divination, so the heaven plate巳 covers the earth plate卯, and the rest of the branches are arranged accordingly. The four lessons are: the壬 (Water) is placed in the亥 (Rooster) branch, with the丑 (Ox) on the亥, forming the first lesson; the卯 (Rabbit) is on the丑, forming the second lesson; the寅 (Tiger) day branch has the辰 (Dragon) on it, forming the third lesson; and the辰 has the午 (Horse) on it, forming the fourth lesson. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is 辰 (Dragon), riding on 'Heavenly Empress' (Tianhou), which is earth overcoming water, representing the official ghost of the壬 day; the middle transmission is 午 (Horse), riding on 'Teng Snake' (Tengshe), representing the wife's wealth; the final transmission is 申 (Monkey), riding on 'Liuhe' (Six Harmonies), which is metal generating water, representing the official's seal. The nobleman is riding on the heaven plate巳, which is placed on the earth plate卯. The twelve heavenly generals are arranged in order, so the丑 (Ox) has Tai Chang, the卯 (Rabbit) has Tai Yin, the辰 (Dragon) has Tianhou, the午 (Horse) has Tengshe, and the申 (Monkey) has Liuhe.

斷曰：此近君陰貴人也，太歲常官臨日，陰見夜貴，太陰又加丑之歲位，此必近君陰貴人也。曰：“此公主也。然有何事？曷一決之。”曰：此必請封蔭子之事。蓋末傳皇詔長生，六合為孩兒，是以知之。曰：“旨諭允否？”余曰：傳將六合登天，必事達天廷至尊。但嫌初中空亡，必須兩次方許封蔭。果如其占。

Wu Shiqing interpreted: This is a "yin nobleman" who is close to the sovereign. The Tai Chang official star is riding on the Chou earthly branch and is over the day stem, and on top of the yin spirit there is also the night nobleman. The Tai Yin is also placed on top of the Chou position, so it is determined that this must be a noble lady who is always by the sovereign's side. The other person said: "This is exactly the princess. Then what is she doing? Please decide." Wu said: This must be a matter of requesting a hereditary title for her son - the final transmission Shen is both the god of imperial edict and the long life of the Ren water. The Liu He on this day is the heavenly general who governs children, and the two are in harmony, so it is known that it is a request for a hereditary title for the son. The other person asked again: "Will the imperial edict approve?" Wu answered: Among the three transmissions, the Liu He heavenly general has reached the heavenly gate, so the matter will certainly reach the supreme court; only regretfully the first and middle transmissions are in the旬 empty, so it will need to be requested twice before this hereditary title is approved. Later, it indeed turned out as he had predicted.

陰見夜貴何也？即卯為陰神而地盤卯位載巳為壬日之陰貴，故曰陰見夜貴也。

The phrase "yin jian ye gui" means that the position of the卯 (Mao) is itself a yin spirit, and on the earth plate, the position of Mao is occupied by the heaven plate's巳 (Si). Si is the nobleman for the day of Ren. When performing activities at night, it becomes the night nobleman. Since the yin spirit's position is occupied by the night nobleman, it is called "yin jian ye gui."

丙子三月清明戌將，乙未日己卯時，甲午旬，占罪已重闢，求占。重審。 后陰 貴 子丑寅卯 玄 六陰 空蛇 子 甲午 空 蛇 亥 辰 常 酉寅 午亥 財 辛丑 后 朱 戌 巳 虎 寅未 亥乙 官 丙申 勾 六 酉申未午 空 勾龍

In the year Bingzi, third month, after the Qingming festival, the month general is "River Chief" Xu. The divination is made on the day Yiwei at the hour Jimao, which belongs to the Jiawu decade (the empty hours are in Chen and Si). The person being divined has been sentenced to death and is now seeking a prediction about life and death. The lesson pattern is "Re-examination." The month general Xu is placed on the hour branch Mao, and the heaven plate is then arranged in order. The four lessons are: Yi is placed in the Chen palace, with the earth plate Chen carrying亥, forming the first lesson;亥 carries午, forming the second lesson; the day branch Wei carries寅, forming the third lesson; and寅 carries酉, forming the fourth lesson. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is午 (hidden stem Jia午, riding "Heavenly Void," representing son or grandson on the day Yi), the middle transmission is丑 (hidden stem Xin丑, riding "Heavenly Empress," representing wife or wealth), and the final transmission is申 (hidden stem Bing申, riding "Gou Chen," representing official or ghost). The nobleman is riding the heaven plate Zi and is placed on the earth plate Si. The twelve heavenly generals are arranged in reverse order, so亥 carries Teng Snake,寅 carries Tai Yin,酉 carries Liu He, and午 carries Tian Kong.

斷曰：此課必遇恩宥，仍拔重用之兆。蓋以日上加皇恩，支上加天赦。又子為太歲貴人生乙日，罪雖至重，亦能轉凶為吉。傳將遞生，初末引從子命，定主推薦。後追剿有功復職。

Wu Shiqing interpreted: This divination definitely indicates encountering imperial mercy and also a sign of being promoted again. Why? The day stem is "Hai," which is the heavenly grace deity of the third month, and the day branch is "Yin," which is the spring heavenly pardon deity. Moreover, "Zi" is both the tai sui of the Bingzi year and the nobleman of the Yi day; the water of "Zi" nourishes the wood of "Yi," becoming a life-saving star. Although the crime is severe enough for capital punishment, it can turn from misfortune to good fortune. Furthermore, the three transmissions show the heavenly general generating step by step, and the first and final transmissions subtly connect and protect the person's birth year of "Zi." It is thus concluded that someone will later recommend him. Later, he indeed achieved merit by pursuing bandits and was restored to his original position.

皇恩：正七月未，二八月酉，三九月亥，四十月丑，五十一月卯，六十二月巳。天赦：春寅，夏午，秋申，冬子。

The two auspicious deities used in this divination are determined as follows. Heavenly Grace (皇恩) is located in the Earthly Branch Hai (亥) in March and September, in You (酉) in February and August, in Xiu (亥) in March and September, in Chou (丑) in April and October, in Mao (卯) in May and November, and in Si (巳) in June and December. Heavenly Pardon (天赦) is in Yin (寅) in spring, in Wu (午) in summer, in Shen (申) in autumn, and in Zi (子) in winter. This divination was cast in March, so Heavenly Grace is in Hai (亥); as it is the season of spring, Heavenly Pardon is in Yin (寅). The two deities fall precisely on the Day Stem and Day Branch.

癸酉四月立夏酉將，癸亥丙辰時，甲寅旬，在官占功名。 空虎 龍 戌亥子丑 常 勾后 空蛇 財 戊午 蛇 勾 酉 寅 玄 酉辰 亥午 兄 癸亥 空 六 申 卯 陰 辰亥 午癸 官 丙辰 后 朱 未午巳辰 后 蛇貴

In the year Guiyou, during the fourth month after the beginning of summer, the month general is "Congkui" on the酉 (you) branch. The divination is made on the day Guihai and the time Bingchen, belonging to the Jiayin decade (the empty branches are in the Zi and Chou). The person asking the question is currently in an official position, inquiring about his official rank and future prospects. The month general酉 is placed on the time branch, and the heaven plate is arranged in order. The four lessons are: the Gui (癸) is placed in the Chou branch, with the Wu (午) on the Chou branch, forming the first lesson; the Wu (午) has the Hai (亥) on it, forming the second lesson; the day branch Hai has the Chen (辰) on it, forming the third lesson; and the Chen (辰) has the You (酉) on it, forming the fourth lesson. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Wu (午), hidden dry branch Wuwu, riding on the Teng Snake, representing wife and wealth on the Gui day; the middle transmission is Hai (亥), hidden dry branch Guihai, riding on the Tian Kong, representing brothers; the final transmission is Chen (辰), hidden dry branch Bingchen, riding on the Heavenly Empress, representing official ghosts. The nobleman is on the heaven plate in the巳 (si) and on the earth plate in the Zi, the twelve heavenly generals are arranged in order, so the Teng Snake is on the Wu, the Tian Kong on the Hai, the Heavenly Empress on the Chen, and the Gou Chen on the You.

斷：朝官占此，必主去位。蓋因傳將遞克，德不勝刑，主小人進用而君子退位。且貴祿財馬俱逢空陷，豈能善後乎。又夜貴行年即不仕閒官也。六月後，年上日祿天馬沖動身命，是其行期矣。喜四墓覆生，仍有復起之兆。果六月準辭，馳驛回里。

Wu Shiqing interpreted the divination: Those who hold official positions in court who draw this divination must certainly resign. Why? The three transmissions have Heavenly Generals that mutually control each other. The day's virtue cannot restrain the criminal god, indicating that petty men will be favored while the virtuous retreat. Moreover, the Nobleman, the Lu Spirit, the wealth line, and the Post-horse all fall into the decanal void and the fallen position, so how can there be a good ending? Additionally, the night Nobleman falls on the person's year, indicating a state of idleness and inability to take responsibility. After June, the day's Lu and the Heavenly Horse will both stir up his body and life, which marks the time when he will leave his post. Fortunately, the four tombs repeatedly appear above the Growth, indicating a sign of rising again from the East Mountain. Later, he indeed received approval to resign in June and returned home by riding the Post-horse.

貴祿財馬逢空者何也？蓋因巳為貴人而加子位，是落甲寅旬空。子為癸祿而甲寅旬中空子丑，是為空位。巳為癸德而加臨子宮，是落陷。巳為亥日之馬，而加子位，豈非祿與貴德馬俱逢空陷乎？四墓覆生何也？蓋亥卯未日長生在亥，而癸日之四生在申，墓在辰，以辰加亥，是癸日之辰墓而覆亥支，日之長生也。

Why is it said that the nobleman, the official's salary, the wealth hexagram, and the post-horse all fall into emptiness? Because "Si" is the nobleman for a癸 day, and it is placed on the "Zi" position. However, this lesson belongs to the Jiayin decade, and the empty positions of the decade are Zi and Chou. Therefore, the nobleman sits on an empty position. "Zi" is also the salary position for a癸 day. Since "Zi" is within the empty positions of the decade, the salary position also becomes empty. "Si" is also the daily virtue for a癸 day, and it is placed on the Zi position, thus falling into decline. Moreover, "Si" is also the post-horse for a Hai day, and it is placed on the Zi position as well. Thus, the salary, nobleman, virtue, and post-horse all meet emptiness and decline. As for the so-called "four burial positions covering the birth," the long life of the day for the Hai, Mao, and Wei days is in Hai, while the long life for a癸 day is in Shen, and its burial position is in Chen. Now, Chen is placed on Hai, which is the long life position of the day for a癸 day. Therefore, the burial position of the癸 day covers the long life position of the day, which is called "four burial positions covering the birth." This indicates that although there is failure, there is the possibility of recovery.

丙子二月春分戌將，乙未日乙卯時，甲午旬，因罪已定重闢占吉凶若何。 后陰 貴 子丑寅卯 玄 六陰 空蛇 子 甲午 空 蛇 亥 辰 常 酉寅 午亥 財 辛丑 后 朱 戌 巳 虎 寅未 亥乙 官 丙申 勾 六 酉申未午 空 勾龍

In the year Bingzi, during the second lunar month after the spring equinox, the month general is "River Chief" Xu. On the day Yiwei and time Yimao, a divination is made. This falls under the Jiawu decade, with the void in the hours of Chen and Si. Since the death sentence has already been pronounced, the question is about the fortune. The month general Xu remains placed on the卯 position of the time. The heaven plate is the same as the previous lesson. The four lessons are: Yi is placed on Chen, with亥 on top as the first lesson;亥 has午 on top as the second lesson; the day branch Wei has寅 on top as the third lesson; and寅 has酉 on top as the fourth lesson. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is午, riding on "Tiankong" (child), the second transmission is丑, riding on "Heimei" (wife and wealth), and the third transmission is申, riding on "Gouchen" (official and ghost). The nobleman rides on the heaven plate Zi and is placed on the earth plate Si. The twelve heavenly generals are arranged in reverse order.

斷曰：六月遇赦，轉凶為吉。緣長生臨身，天赦加支，況太歲貴人作恩星，罪雖重，亦減輕矣。尤可喜者，傳將遞生，初末暗拱未命，他日出仕之兆也。果六月發京營立功處贖，後辛巳年升甘肅中軍參將。

Wu Shiqing interpreted that by June a great pardon would occur, turning bad events into good ones. The reason is that the day stem's growth is at 'Hai', which is directly on the person's chart, and the spring heavenly pardon 'Yin' is also on the day branch. Moreover, the year stem 'Zi' serves as the nobleman for a 'Yi' day, transforming into an auspicious star that nourishes the person's destiny, so even though the crime is serious, it will be treated leniently. More pleasing is that the three transmissions' heavenly generals are successively generated, and the first and final transmissions secretly support the person's true destiny 'Wei'. This is a sign that he will later hold an official position. Later, he was indeed sent to the capital military camp in June to achieve merit and redeem his guilt, and by the year Xinsi he was promoted to the military commander of Gansu.

亥為乙日長生，春令寅為天赦，子水太歲生乙日之木為恩星。六月遇赦者，以寅為天赦，而加未位。蓋未為六月也。

A few explanations of symbolic associations:亥 is the place of growth for 乙 wood, and the Heavenly Pardon in spring falls on寅. When the sovereign子 water generates the wood of乙 day, it becomes the star of grace. As for why it is determined that there is amnesty in June, it is because the Heavenly Pardon deity寅 is placed on the position of未, and未 corresponds to the sixth month in the twelve lunar months. Therefore, it should be in June.

丁丑七月處暑巳將，丁亥日甲辰時，占問訟事，重審、進茹。 勾六 龍 午未申酉 朱 空 巳 戌 蛇 陰后朱六 財 甲申 六 虎 辰 亥 貴 丑子酉申 財 乙酉 朱 常 卯寅丑子 后 子亥申丁 子 丙戌 蛇 陰后

In the year of Dingchou, during the month of July after the start of Chushu, the month general is 'Taiyi' (Great One) on the巳 (Snake) branch. The divination is made on the day of Dinghai and the hour of Jiachen, belonging to the Jiashen decade (the empty branches are in Wu and Wei). The question concerns a lawsuit. The lesson pattern is 'Chongshen' (Re-examination) and 'Jinru' (Advancing and Eating). The three transmissions are Shen, You, and Xu, proceeding in order, hence called 'Jinru'. The month general巳 (Snake) is placed on the hour of divination, and the heaven plate is arranged in order. The four lessons are: Ding is placed in the Wei branch, with Shen on Wei, forming the first lesson (Shen is multiplied by 'Liuhe' (Six Harmonies)); Shen has You on it, forming the second lesson (You is multiplied by 'Zhuque' (Vermilion Bird)); the day branch Hai has Zi on it, forming the third lesson (Zi is multiplied by 'Tianhou' (Heavenly Empress)); and Zi has Chou on it, forming the fourth lesson (Chou is multiplied by 'Taiyin' (Great Yin)). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Shen (hidden stem Jiashen, multiplied by 'Liuhe', representing wife and wealth) ; the middle transmission is You (hidden stem Yiyou, multiplied by 'Zhuque', also representing wife and wealth); the final transmission is Xu (hidden stem Bingxu, multiplied by 'Tengsnake', representing son and grandson).

斷曰：占訟最凶，全無救解。蓋因發用皇詔坐空，又蛇虎二墓加臨卯酉，此為冢墓門開，必主重重死喪也。又傳將純中劫殺，丁火病死墓絕俱見，原何有救？且年上勾刃帶木，是用刑人執杖，定遭凶死。後來果枷杖死三人。

Wu Shiqing explained: This lawsuit is extremely dangerous, with no way to resolve it. How do I know this? The initiating transmission "Shen" is originally the heavenly decree god of the seventh month, but it falls on the empty period; there are also the two deities "Teng Snake" and "White Tiger" whose spirits are added to the卯 and酉, which is called "冢墓门开", inevitably leading to continuous deaths. Furthermore, looking at the three transmissions' heavenly generals, they are all penetrated by jiesha. The disease, death, tomb, and extinction of the ding fire are all present in the divination, where is there any way to save? Moreover, the year of the person's birth has "Gou Chen" with yangren and belongs to wood, which is the image of a person wielding a staff and carrying out punishment. This case will certainly result in deaths. Later, indeed, three people were subjected to shackles, public humiliation, and杖责 and died.

皇詔：即皇書也，春寅夏巳秋申冬亥。皇詔坐空者，因秋令七月申為皇詔落空也。而未與甲旬之空亡，以申而加未位，是皇詔落空也。 劫煞： 月支 劫煞 子辰申 巳 丑巳酉 寅 寅午戌 亥 卯未亥 申

The imperial decree is the same as the imperial book, and it is determined according to the four seasons: in spring it is in the Year of the Tiger (Yin), in summer in the Year of the Snake (Si), in autumn in the Year of the Monkey (Shen), and in winter in the Year of the Pig (Hai). This lesson is cast in the seventh month, which belongs to the autumn season, so the imperial decree is in the Year of the Monkey (Shen). The phrase "imperial decree sits on an empty position" is because this旬 (decade) is the Jiashen decade, and the empty position of this decade is in the Years of the Horse (Wu) and the Goat (Wei); the Year of the Monkey (Shen) is now directly above the position of the Goat (Wei), with its foot on the empty position, hence it is said that the imperial decree falls into an empty position. The method of determining the Jiesha (a type of malevolent spirit) follows the Triple Harmony Formation: in the Water triad (Shen-Zi-Chen), Jiesha is in the Year of the Snake (Si); in the Metal triad (Si-You-Chou), it is in the Year of the Tiger (Yin); in the Fire triad (Yin-Wu-Xu), it is in the Year of the Pig (Hai); and in the Wood triad (Hai-Mao-Wei), it is in the Year of the Monkey (Shen).

螣蛇屬火，值戌曰入冢，而戌乃火墓地也。有蛇入墓之象。白虎居卯酉曰守門，而人一出彼為之噬。曰蛇虎二墓加卯酉，是冢墓門開，因蛇值戌加酉位，白虎值辰加卯位也。

The phrase "冢墓门开" means that the gates of the tomb are open. "Teng Snake" belongs to the element of fire, and when it is on戌, it is called "entering the tomb," because戌 is the Storage of fire, symbolizing a snake entering a grave. "White Tiger" is said to guard the gates at卯 and酉, and when people leave, it bites them. Therefore, having both the Teng Snake and White Tiger, which are Tomb Spirit, on卯 and酉 indicates that the gates of the tomb are open. In this case, the Teng Snake is on戌, which is placed on酉, and the White Tiger is on辰, which is placed on卯. This means both the tomb gate and the household gate are open, leading to repeated losses and deaths.

乙酉年四月立夏酉將丁丑日甲辰時，甲戌旬，因大兵攻城，將士守西門索占吉凶，重審、鑄印。 蛇貴 朱 戌亥子丑 后 貴青 空后 兄 辛巳 空 六 酉 寅 陰 亥午 巳子 子 甲戌 蛇 勾 申 卯 玄 午丑 子丁 父 己卯 常 青 未午巳辰 常 空虎

In the year of Yi You, after the beginning of summer in the fourth lunar month, the month general was "Congkui" (From Qu) applied to the hour of You. On the day of Dingchou and the hour of Jiachen, the divination was performed. This falls within the Jiaxu decade, with the empty branch in Shen and You. At that time, a large army was attacking a city, and the soldiers defending the western gate came to inquire about fortune and misfortune. The lesson pattern was "Chongshen" (Repeated Review) and "Zhu yin" (Casting the Seal). The month general You was applied to the hour of divination. The four lessons were: Ding was placed in the Wei palace, with Zi on Wei, forming the first lesson (Zi was riding on "Tianhou" (Heavenly Empress)); Zi had Si on it, forming the second lesson (Si was riding on "Tiankong" (Heavenly Void)); the day branch You had Wu on it, forming the third lesson (Wu was riding on "Qinglong" (Azure Dragon)); Wu had Hai on it, forming the fourth lesson (Hai was riding on "Guiren" (Nobleman)). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was Si (hidden stem Xinsi, riding on "Tiankong", representing brothers on the day of Ding); the middle transmission was Xu (hidden stem Jiaxu, riding on "Tengshe" (Teng Snake), representing children); the final transmission was Mao (hidden stem Jimao, riding on "Tai Chang" (Tai Chang), representing parents). The term "Zhu yin" refers to Xu being applied to Si, forming the initiating transmission, which resembles the image of casting an official seal.

斷曰：游都建旺發用，忌臨畏地，主敵人迫於不得已而死戰也。今日干支雖旺相，然旺相之氣在外，休囚之地在於內，城安能保乎？嫌中傳被支所刑，辰時又來沖破鑄印，見刑沖則為破印矣。且戌為州城牢獄，勾陳又剋日上神，屠城放獄，應在咫尺。飯後步入舊城，而城已破。

Master Wu Shiqing interpreted: The "You Du" which signifies thieves and weapons is at its prosperous and strong state, aligning with the Month Builder and initiating transmission. However, it is unfavorable when it falls in a place of fear, indicating the enemy is cornered and must fight desperately. At present, although the Day Stem and Day Branch are in a prosperous and strong state, this strength lies outside the city, while the weak and confined state is within the city, making it impossible to defend the city. Moreover, the Middle Transmission's戌 is punished by the Day Branch, and the time of the divination clashes with the "Zhu Yin" (seal), causing the seal to be broken. Furthermore,戌 represents the state's prison, and "Gou Chen" is attacking the Day Stem's superior god, indicating the imminent destruction of the city and the prison. After finishing his meal, he walked leisurely through the old city, and indeed, the city had already been captured.

游都： 甲 乙 丙 丁 戊 己 庚 辛 壬 癸 丑 子 寅 巳 申丑 子 寅 巳 申 曰游都建旺發用，因四月建巳，而丁日巳為游都。此游都而值建也。鑄印是戌加巳發用，為鑄印。

The "Youdu" is determined by the day stem: Jia day is Chou, Yi day is Zi, Bing day is Yin, Ding day is Si, Wu day is Shen, Ji day is Chou, Geng day is Zi, Xin day is Yin, Ren day is Si, Gui day is Shen. Why is this lesson called "Youdu Jianwang Fayong"? Because in the fourth month, the month builder is Si, and the Youdu for Ding day is also Si. The Youdu coincides with the month builder, thus being in the flourishing phase, and is selected as the initiating transmission. Why is it called "Zhu Yin"? Because the Heaven Plate Wu is placed on the Earth Plate Si and Si is used as the initiating transmission. Wu earth covers Si fire, resembling the state of mold soil casting a seal, hence it is called "Zhu Yin lesson."

戊子年二月京直亥將，乙亥日癸未時，甲戌旬，興占慮金兵東下，重審、曲直。 朱蛇 六 酉戌亥子 貴 龍玄貴勾 財 癸未 貴 勾 申 丑 后 未卯子申 父 乙亥 蛇 青 未 寅 陰 卯亥申乙 兄 己卯 空 空 午巳辰卯 玄 虎常

In the year of Wuzi, during the second lunar month after the beginning of the storm (which is the time of the Awakening of Insects), the month general is "Dengming" (亥). The divination is made on the day of Yihai and the hour of Guiwei. The day belongs to the Jiaxu decade, with the void of the decade in Shen and You. The person seeking divination is worried that the Jin army will advance southward and eastward, so this lesson is cast. The lesson pattern is "Chong Shen" and "Qu Zhi." The three transmissions form a wood trinity with亥,卯, and 未, hence the name "Qu Zhi." The month general,亥, is placed on the hour of 未. The four lessons are: the day's stem, Yi, is placed in the Chén palace, with Chén having the trigram Shen, forming the first lesson (Shen is "Gou Chen"); Shen has the trigram Zi, forming the second lesson (Zi is "Nobleman"); the day's branch,亥, has the trigram Mao, forming the third lesson (Mao is "Black Tortoise"); Mao has the trigram Wei, forming the fourth lesson (Wei is "Azure Dragon"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Wei (the hidden stem Guiwei, riding "Nobleman," representing wife and wealth) on the day of Yi; the second transmission is亥 (the hidden stem Yihai, riding "Teng Snake," representing parents); the third transmission is卯 (the hidden stem Jimao, riding "Tian Kong," representing brothers).

斷曰：金兵不但不能東下，且不能待久。游都子為游都加申金而戀金生，居西南戀生，且離日辰遠。賊符臨干支，水陸布有伏兵。然乘死絕之氣，且初傳休囚夾克，末傳健旺制劫，是守堅敵弱，故知必不能東下而又不能持久也。但太歲合木局以生春令之木，只今頗能堅守，一交丑年，巳酉丑金局破壞傳中之木，即難支吾矣。次年正月果驗。

Master Wu Shiqing interpreted that the Jin troops not only could not advance eastward but also could not sustain the current stalemate for long. On the day of Yi, the wandering spirits are in Zi. Now Zi is placed on Sheng metal, showing a desire for metal to generate water, and it is stationed in the southwest direction, far from the day branch. This indicates that the enemy is not close. The Thief Talisman (treacherous symbol) is located on the day stem and day branch, meaning there are hidden troops both by land and water. However, it is riding on a dead and exhausted qi, and the first transmission is weak and confined, being restricted by the flanking control (clamping and binding). The final transmission, however, is strong and powerful enough to control the Jiesha (destructive evil). This shows that our defense is strong while the enemy's strength is weak, so it is known that the enemy cannot come and cannot sustain the effort. However, the Tai Su (sovereign star) and the three transmissions form a wood formation, generating wood of spring, so the current situation can still be held. But once the year of Chou arrives, the Si-You-Chou (Metal triad) (Snake, Rooster, Ox) formation will form a metal formation, breaking the wood formation of the three transmissions, and at that time, it will be difficult to hold on. In the following year's January, this prediction was indeed fulfilled.

己丑年月寅將，丁亥日庚子時，甲申旬，佔有有賊兵攻城武昌，看城池安危，重審、極陰。 蛇貴 朱 未申酉戌 后 空常陰貴 財 乙酉 貴 六 午 亥 陰 卯丑亥酉 鬼 亥丁 陰 勾 巳 子 玄 丑亥酉丁 子 己丑 常 青 辰卯寅丑 常 空虎

In the year of Jichou, the month general was "Gongcao" (寅). The divination was made on the day of Dinghai and the hour of Gengzi, belonging to the Jiashen decade (the empty branches were in Wu and Wei). At that time, there was an attack by bandits on Wuchang, and the question was about the safety of the city. The lesson pattern was "Chongshen" and "Ji Yin". The month general寅 was placed on the hour of Zi. The four lessons were: Ding was placed in the Wei branch, with酉 on top, as the first lesson (酉 was riding "Nobleman", representing wife's wealth for the day of Ding);酉 had亥 on top, as the second lesson (亥 was riding "Tai Yin", representing official ghost); the day branch亥 had丑 on top, as the third lesson (丑 was riding "Tai Chang", representing son's fortune); and丑 had卯 on top, as the fourth lesson (卯 was riding "Tian Kong"). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was酉 (hidden stem Yiyou, riding "Nobleman", representing wife's wealth for the day of Ding); the middle transmission was亥 (hidden stem Dinghai, riding "Tai Yin", representing official ghost); and the final transmission was丑 (hidden stem Jichou, riding "Tai Chang", representing son's fortune).

斷：賊自西南而來，城必無虞。曰：游都離日辰甚遠，何以知賊之必來？曰：酉貴臨干發用，故知其來而自西南也。曰：有眾幾何？曰：游都臨日辰遠，干上貴又空。曰：城無虞者何？蓋貴臨干受克，故知賊不攻城而退也。但課是純陰，干上之陰神魯都亥為魯都剋日，主賊有埋伏。又亥支為城，上神克之，而上神又被陰神所克，主居守不仁且欲自相攻擊。又末傳生合初貴，主內有暗降之人也

Wu Shiqing interpreted: The enemy troops are coming from the southwest direction, and the city will certainly remain unharmed. Someone asked: The 'You' trigram is so far from the day branch, how can you know the enemy will definitely come? The answer is: Because 'You' is riding on the nobleman and is located on the day stem, thus being the initiating transmission. 'You' is located in the west, slightly to the south, so it is concluded that the enemy comes from the southwest. Another question: How many troops does the enemy have? The answer is: The 'You' trigram is far from the day branch, and the nobleman on the day stem is empty, indicating a limited number of troops. Another question: Why say the city will be untroubled? The answer is: The nobleman is on the day stem and is being overcome, so it is known that the enemy will not actually attack the city, and if they come, they will retreat. However, this divination is entirely yin, and the yin spirit 'Hai' on the day stem is the 'Lu Du', which is the 'Lu Du' trigram. The 'Lu Du' trigram comes to overcome the day stem, indicating that there is an ambush among the enemy. The day branch 'Hai' represents the city, which is overcome by the superior spirit, and this superior spirit is itself overcome by its own yin spirit, indicating that the defenders of the city cannot be at peace, and may even turn on each other. The final transmission generates and harmonizes with the initial transmission's nobleman, indicating that someone within the city is secretly planning to surrender.

游都： 甲 乙 丙 丁 戊 己 庚 辛 壬 癸 丑 子 寅 巳 申 丑 子 寅 巳 申 魯都：是游都所沖之支。 陰神：即地盤之支巳為上神而上神又載天盤之支是也。如此曰干上之陰神，即臨日干之酉，而酉載天盤之亥，而為陰神魯都民。又如亥支，日之上神是丑，而丑所載天盤之卯是陰神也。

The term "you du" is determined by the day stem: for Jia day, it is Chou; for Yi day, it is Zi; for Bing day, it is Yin; for Ding day, it is Si; for Wu day, it is Shen; for Ji day, it is Chou; for Geng day, it is Zi; for Xin day, it is Yin; for Ren day, it is Si; for Gui day, it is Shen. "Lu du" refers to the branch that is in opposition to "you du". As for "yin shen", it refers to a second layer of deity riding on top of a deity that is already riding on a particular branch of the earth plate. Therefore, the "yin shen" on the day stem refers to You (the branch) located on the day stem, with the heavenly branch Hai riding on top of You, and this Hai is the yin shen, which is also the Lu du. Similarly, the upper deity on the day branch Hai is Chou, and the branch Mao riding on top of Chou is the yin shen of the day branch.

己丑年三月清明戌將，乙丑日丁亥時，甲子旬，因半夜鴉鳴，占何吉凶，重審、退茹。 六朱 勾 辰巳午未 蛇 玄常空青 父 甲子 常 青 卯 申 貴 亥子寅卯 父 乙亥 玄 空 寅 酉 后 子丑卯乙 財 甲戌 陰 虎 丑子亥戌 陰 常玄

In the year of Jichou, third month, after Qingming, the month general is "River Chief" Xu. The divination is made on the day of Yichou and the hour of Dinghai, which falls in the Jiazi cycle (the empty positions are Xu and Hai). The cause is hearing crows at midnight, and the question is about what auspicious or inauspicious events may occur. The lesson pattern is "Re-examination" and "Retreating Vegetables" — the three transmissions descend in reverse order, hence called "Retreating Vegetables." The month general Xu is placed on the hour of Hai. The four lessons are: Yi is placed in the Chén palace, with Mǎo riding on it, forming the first lesson (Mǎo rides "Azure Dragon"); Mǎo is then placed on Yín, forming the second lesson (Yín rides "Sky Void"); the day branch Chǒu is placed with Zǐ, forming the third lesson (Zǐ rides "Tai Chang"); and Zǐ is placed on Hai, forming the fourth lesson (Hai rides "Black Tortoise"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Zǐ (riding "Tai Chang," representing parents), the middle transmission is Hai (riding "Black Tortoise," also representing parents), and the final transmission is Xu (riding "Tai Yin," representing wife and wealth).

斷曰：主有賊八九人，自東北來劫鄰人衣物銀錢，遂渡河而去，汝庵無妨也。曰：亥時右鄰木客被劫。蓋因游都賊符臨干支，右見驛馬亥為驛馬玄武，左見劫煞寅為劫煞賊符，故此象，提防復至，然五日後獲。但子發用，賊必東北而來，因子加丑乃八九之數。五日獲者，因勾陳居支前五辰，遙克玄武，又魁渡玄陰，賊何所逃乎？果次日北關門外行劫，遂獲二名。

Master Wu Shiqing interpreted: There will be eight or nine thieves coming from the northeast, robbing the neighboring household's clothes and money, then crossing the river to escape. Your monastery will be unharmed. Indeed, that night at the hour of Hai, the wood merchant on the right was robbed. This interpretation was based on the fact that the 'You Du' and 'Zhe Fu' both fell on the day stem and day branch: on the right side, 'Hai' was seen, which is the Post-horse and sits on the Black Tortoise; on the left side, 'Yin' was seen, which is the Jiesha and holds the Zhe Fu - this is the image of theft and robbery. You should also be cautious of them returning, but they can be captured within five days. As for the thieves coming from the northeast, it is because 'Zi' is the starting point, 'Zi' is placed on 'Chou', and 'Zi' and 'Chou' combine to form the number eight and nine, thus indicating the number of people. The reason for saying they can be captured within five days is that 'Gou Chen' is exactly at the fifth position before the day branch, which is 'Chen', and it remotely controls 'Black Tortoise' from a distance; also, 'He Kuai' crosses over 'Black Tortoise' and 'Tai Yin', where can the thieves escape? Later, the next day, they committed another robbery at the northern gate outside the city, and two were caught on the spot.

解曰：何為游都？乙日游都在子。因日支上加子是也。何為賊符臨干，因卯日加干而卯為春令之賊神也。何為右見驛馬玄武？因丑日巳酉丑局馬在亥。又因玄武在亥，而右邊亥為驛馬玄武也。何為左見劫煞賊符？因丑日劫煞在寅，三月春令賊神在卯是也。何為左右？因丑位右邊見亥，左邊見寅卯也。何為子發用而賊自東北來？因子丑加日，乃八九之數也。何為五日獲者？因勾陳居日支前五位辰支。照貴人十二神行程已過日支為後，未過日支為前。此得辰位勾陳而遙克玄武水也。又河魁度玄武太陰，何謂也？因地盤亥為玄武，天盤戌為太陰，為河以戌臨亥位是也。

The concept of You Du refers to the wandering capital. On a Yi day, the You Du is in Zi. In this case, Zi is directly added above the day's branch. Why is the thief symbol (Zhe Fu) said to be on the day stem? Because Mao is added above the day stem, and Mao is the spring thief god. Why is it said that the right side shows the post-horse (Yi Ma) and Black Tortoise (Xuan Wu)? Because the day is Chou, which belongs to the Si You Chou trine, and the post-horse of this trine is Hai. The Black Tortoise is also on Hai, and the right side of the day's branch Chou is this Hai, which is both the post-horse and the Black Tortoise. Why is it said that the left side shows Jie Sha and the thief symbol? Because the Jie Sha of the day Chou is in Yin, and the spring thief god is in Mao. The left side of Chou is Yin and Mao. The terms left and right refer to looking from the position of Chou, with Hai on the right and Yin and Mao on the left. Why is it said that starting from Zi leads to the thief coming from the northeast? Because Zi is added on top of the day's branch Chou, and the northeast is the direction of Chou and Yin. The numbers of Zi and Chou together make up the number eight and nine. Why is it said that the thief will be captured within five days? Because Gou Chen is located on the fifth position before the day's branch, which is Chen. According to the direction of the twelve spirits of the nobleman, if it has passed the day's branch, it is considered 'after'; if it has not yet reached the day's branch, it is considered 'before'. In this case, Gou Chen is on Chen, which is a remote and indirect attack on Xuan Wu's water. As for 'He Kuai crossing over Xuan Wu and Tai Yin', it refers to the earth plate's Hai position being Xuan Wu, and the heaven plate's Xu position being Tai Yin. Xu is He Kuai, and now Xu is on the position of Hai, which means He Kuai has crossed over Xuan Wu and Tai Yin.

游都：主逢盜賊。魯都，即游都所沖之支是也。歌訣：甲己丑兮戊癸申，乙庚在子丙辛寅。丁壬居巳無差錯，欲識游都在此尋。若問魯都何處是？游都沖位是其身。

The star You Du indicates encountering thieves; Lu Du is the branch that is opposite to You Du. There is a verse that says: On Jia day and Ji day, You Du is in Chou; on Wu day and Gui day, You Du is in Shen; on Yi day and Geng day, You Du is in Zi; on Bing day and Xin day, You Du is in Yin; on Ding day and Ren day, You Du is in Si. This is accurate, so to find You Du, follow this rule. If someone asks where Lu Du is, simply take the opposite branch of You Du.

賊神奸盜，主奸私賊盜。春令乙卯，夏令丙午，秋令辛酉，冬令壬子。卯屬正東木，春亦屬木。午屬正南火，夏亦屬火。酉屬正西金，秋亦屬金。子屬正北水，冬亦屬水。觀此即兄弟比劫之意也。劫煞，即三絕位是也。 日支：子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 卯 未 申 酉 戌 亥 劫煞：巳 寅 亥 申 巳 寅 亥 申 巳 寅 亥 申 申子辰在巳，巳酉丑在寅，寅午戌在亥，亥卯未在申。

The thief god is also known as the god of treachery and theft, governing deceit and stealing. It is determined according to the four seasons: in spring it is Yimao, in summer it is Bingwu, in autumn it is Xinyou, and in winter it is Renzi. The branch Mao is located in the direction of due east and belongs to wood, which is also the element of spring; the branch Wu is located in the direction of due south and belongs to fire, which is also the element of summer; the branch You is located in the direction of due west and belongs to metal, which is also the element of autumn; the branch Zi is located in the direction of due north and belongs to water, which is also the element of winter. This shows that the thief god corresponds to the same element as the current season, which aligns with the meaning of brothers and rivals competing for wealth. Jiesha is the position of the absolute point in the triple harmony: the day branch Zi corresponds to Jiesha in Si, Chou corresponds to Yin, Yin corresponds to Hai, Mao corresponds to Shen, Chen corresponds to Si, Si corresponds to Yin, Wu corresponds to Hai, Wei corresponds to Shen, Shen corresponds to Si, You corresponds to Yin, Xu corresponds to Hai, and Hai corresponds to Shen. In summary, Jiesha is in Si for the Shen Zi Chen triple harmony, in Yin for the Si You Chou triple harmony, in Hai for the Yin Wu Xu triple harmony, and in Shen for the Hai Mao Wei triple harmony.

庚寅年七月處暑巳將甲申日丙寅時，甲申旬，占府院試可入泮否，交車、重審、玄胎 勾六 龍 申酉戌亥 朱 后朱 龍常 鬼 甲申 龍 空 未 子 蛇 寅亥 申巳 父 丁亥 朱 虎 午 丑 貴 亥申 巳甲 兄 庚寅 后 常 巳辰卯寅 后 玄陰

In the year of Gengyin, during the seventh lunar month after the start of the autumn equinox, the month general is "Taiyi" (Too-yi) on the巳 branch. The divination is made on the day of Jiashen and the hour of Bingyin. This falls within the Jiashen decade (the empty branch is in Wu and Wei). The question is about whether the candidate can pass the local examination and the academy examination to start school. The lesson pattern is "Jiaochē" (Meeting Vehicle), "Chongshen" (Re-examination), and "Xuanyai" (Mysterious Embryo). The month general巳 is placed on the寅 of the time. The four lessons are: the Jia stem is placed in the寅 branch, with巳 on top, forming the first lesson (巳 is riding on "Tai Chang"); the巳 branch has申 on top, forming the second lesson (申 is riding on "Qinglong"); the day branch申 has亥 on top, forming the third lesson (亥 is riding on "Zhuque"); and the亥 branch has寅 on top, forming the fourth lesson (寅 is riding on "Tianhou"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is申 (the hidden stem is Jia Shen, riding on "Qinglong", representing official ghosts on the day of Jia); the middle transmission is亥 (the hidden stem is Ding Hai, riding on "Zhuque", representing parents); and the final transmission is寅 (the hidden stem is Geng Yin, riding on "Tianhou", representing brothers).

斷曰：不但府試高取，院考定然首薦。蓋因七月申建發用，龍朱乘旺相現於初中，末傳寅為德祿驛馬。又干支交車生合，傳將進引，斗罡天喜加行年，朱雀乘丁神進氣，文字必貼主司之意。且格合天心，主非常喜慶也，是以首薦。

Wu Shiqing predicted: Not only will he be among the top in the prefectural examination, but he will certainly rank first in the provincial examination. How do we know this? The month builder in July is Shen, and now Shen is the initiating transmission. The two literary stars, "Azure Dragon" and "Vermilion Bird," are both in a prosperous and strong state and appear in the first and middle transmissions. The final transmission of Yin also combines the day's virtue, day's fortune, and the post-horse. Furthermore, the day stem and day branch interact with each other, generating and harmonizing. The three transmissions are guided step by step by the heavenly general. The Dipper mansion, Heavenly Gang, and Heavenly Joy all join on this person's year pillar. "Vermilion Bird" is also riding the Ding spirit and riding the advancing energy—his article will certainly meet the examiner's mind. Moreover, the pattern secretly matches "Heavenly Heart," indicating an extraordinary celebration, so he is predicted to win the top prize.

天喜： 月：正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二 戌 亥 子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉

The Heavenly Joy deity used in the previous text rotates according to the month: in the first month it is in Xu, in the second month in Hai, in the third month in Zi, in the fourth month in Chou, in the fifth month in Yin, in the sixth month in Mao, in the seventh month in Chen, in the eighth month in Si, in the ninth month in Wu, in the tenth month in Wei, in the eleventh month in Shen, and in the twelfth month in You. This divination was cast in the seventh month, so the Heavenly Joy deity falls on Chen. It coincides exactly with the斗罡 (dou gang) added to the personal year, thus indicating joy from academic success.

辛巳九月寒露辰將，丁亥辛丑時，甲申旬，占病吉凶。重審、鑄印。 貴后 蛇 戌亥子丑 陰 朱白空后 比 癸巳 空 朱 酉 寅 玄 酉辰巳子 子 丙戌 蛇 六 申 卯 常 辰亥子丁 印 辛卯 常 勾 未午巳辰 虎 龍空

In the year Xinsi, during the ninth month after the Cold Dew, the month general is "Heavenly Gang" on the辰 branch. On the day Dinghai and the hour Xinchou, the divination is made, belonging to the Jiashen decade (the empty branches are in Wu and Wei). The question concerns the auspiciousness of a sickness. The lesson pattern is "Re-examination" and "Casting Seal." The four lessons are: Ding is located in the Wei branch, with Wei carrying Zi, forming the first lesson (Zi carries "Heavenly Empress"); Zi carries Si, forming the second lesson (Si carries "Heavenly Void"); the day branch Hai carries Chen, forming the third lesson (Chen carries "White Tiger"); and Chen carries You, forming the fourth lesson (You carries "Vermilion Bird"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Si (hidden stem Guisi, carrying "Heavenly Void," which is a fellow in the day of Ding), the middle transmission is Xu (hidden stem Bingxu, carrying "Teng Snake," which is a son), and the final transmission is Mao (hidden stem Xinmao, carrying "Tai Chang," which is an official seal). Xu is placed on Si, and Si initiates the transmission, which is exactly the image of "Casting Seal."

斷曰：課得鑄印，占病不吉，三日必死。不久，又一人代他復占，占得未亥卯三傳，白虎發用，喪吊全逢，用木空則折，病主風寒後三日內果如其應。

Wu Shiqing interpreted the divination: although this lesson formed the "casting seal" pattern, it was not auspicious for predicting illness, and the person would surely die within three days. Soon after, another person divined again and obtained the three transmissions of Wei, Hai, and Mao, with the White Tiger as the initiating transmission, and the Mourning-and-Condolence spirit and the Guest spirit both appearing together. The wood in the initiating transmission fell into the empty旬, and emptiness signifies breaking, indicating the illness was caused by wind and cold invasion. Both divinations pointed to the same outcome, and indeed, the prediction came true within three days.

乙酉正月立春子將，己亥己巳時，甲午旬，占病吉凶，重審、交車。 后陰 貴 子丑寅卯 玄 后空六陰 父 庚子 空 蛇 亥 辰 常 丑午酉寅 兄 辛丑 后 朱 戌 巳 虎 午亥寅己 子 丙申 勾 六 酉申未午 空 勾青

In the year Yiyou, after the beginning of spring in the first lunar month, the month general is "Shenhou" (Heavenly Empress) and is placed on the Zi branch. The divination is made on the day Jihai and the time Yiyou. This falls within the Jiawu decade, with the void in the branches of Chen and Si. The question concerns the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of a disease. The lesson pattern is "Chongshen" (re-examination) and "Jiaochē" (crossing a cart). The month general Zi is placed on the time branch Si. The four lessons are: Jisi is placed in the Wei branch, with the branch Wei carrying the Yin branch, forming the first lesson (Yin is carried by Tai Yin); the Yin branch carries the You branch, forming the second lesson (You is carried by Liu He); the day branch Hai carries the Wu branch, forming the third lesson (Wu is carried by Tian Kong); and the Wu branch carries the Chou branch, forming the fourth lesson (Chou is carried by Tianhou). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Zi (hidden stem Gengzi, carried by Tian Kong, representing parents); the second transmission is Chou (hidden stem Xinchou, carried by Tianhou, representing siblings); the third transmission is Shen (hidden stem Bingshen, carried by Gou Chen, representing children).

斷曰：脾土受症，目今無慮。蓋木為官鬼，則脾土受克矣，必以平脾清心為上，切勿健脾理肺，七月恐有不測之憂。蓋祿臨絕地，馬入墓鄉巳加戌墓，且子巳相加子巳合成死字為陽臨陽絕，又卯臨申位是木被金雕，病人非宜，且年帶二死剋日，故斷其七月必死。果如其應。

Wu Shiqing interpreted: The illness is in the spleen earth, but it is not urgent at present. Because wood is the official ghost of the己 earth, when wood is strong, the spleen earth is attacked. The treatment should focus on calming the liver and spleen, and clearing the heart and reducing fire. It is absolutely not advisable to solely strengthen the spleen and regulate the lungs. By July, there is fear of unexpected worries. Why? The day stem is located in the place of extinction, and the post-horse has entered the tomb. The巳 is added to the戌, which is a tomb. Moreover, the characters 子 and 巳 overlap, forming the character 「死」, meaning a yang spirit is present in a yang extinction place. Also, the卯 is at the position of 申, where wood is cut by metal, which is most unfavorable for the patient. Moreover, the year of the person carries two layers of death qi to attack the day stem. All these factors lead to the conclusion that death will occur in July. Later, it indeed came true.

元首者，象天，主先喜而後憂。元首課四課中並無下賊上，惟一上神克下者，曰元首。若課中有二三四上神克下，非首矣。或上神有二三四同克下一位，勿論。總以直克下為用，旁側勿論。元首以為克之支神為用。

"The Yuan Shou lesson" is based on the heavens, representing initial joy followed by later sorrow. Its formation condition is that among the four lessons, there is no instance where a lower god steals and overcomes an upper god; instead, there is only one instance where an upper god overcomes a lower god. This is called Yuan Shou. If there are two or three instances of upper gods overcoming lower gods, it cannot be Yuan Shou. Also, if two or three upper gods jointly overcome one lower god, it does not matter. In any case, only the upper god that directly overcomes the lower god is considered the initiating transmission, and any others that appear beside it are not considered. The Yuan Shou lesson is determined by taking the upper god that directly overcomes as the initiating transmission.

甲申年五月芒種申將，己丑日庚午時，甲申旬，因偶見有大暈圍繞，占此祥瑞否，元首、迎陽。 勾六 青 未申酉戌 朱 白玄 蛇六 鬼 辛卯 玄 空 午 亥 蛇 巳卯 亥酉 父 癸巳 白 虎 巳 子 貴 卯丑 酉己 兄 乙未 龍 常 辰卯寅丑 后 玄陰

In the year of Jiashen, in the fifth lunar month after the Grain in Ear, the month general is determined as 'transmission' (shuochong) with the branch Shen. The day is Jichou and the hour is Gengwu. The divination is based on the Jiashen decade (the empty branch is Wu and Wei). The reason for the divination is that the person偶然 saw a large halo around the sun, asking whether it is a good omen. The lesson pattern is 'Original Head' and 'Welcoming Yang'. The month general Shen is placed on the hour branch Wu. The four lessons are: Jichou is placed in the Wei branch, with the branch You on top, forming the first lesson (You is accompanied by Liu He); You has the branch Hai on top, forming the second lesson (Hai is accompanied by Teng Snake); the day branch Chou has the branch Mao on top, forming the third lesson (Mao is accompanied by Black Tortoise); Mao has the branch Si on top, forming the fourth lesson (Si is accompanied by White Tiger). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Mao (hidden stem Xinmao, accompanied by Black Tortoise, representing official ghost on the day of Jichou); the middle transmission is Si (hidden stem Guisi, accompanied by White Tiger, representing parents); the final transmission is Wei (hidden stem Yiwei, accompanied by Azure Dragon, representing brothers).

斷曰：發用玄武賊符，克干克支，蓋干為天位而乘敗氣酉為沐浴是敗，支為社稷而見死神卯為己日之死，且歲君臨滅沒之方，貴人又不得地，中州吳越必失封疆，君國敗亡之象也。後果如其應。

Master Wu Shiqing interpreted: The initiating transmission is on the卯 (Mao) which is occupied by the Black Tortoise, and it also coincides with the thief's symbol. It both overcomes the day stem and the day branch. The day stem represents the heavenly position; now the酉 (You) above it is the bathing and declining energy. The day branch represents the state; now the卯 (Mao) above it is the death deity for the己 (Ji) day. Moreover, the sovereign's year is in the direction of extinction and decline, and the nobleman is not in a favorable position. The central plain and the regions of Wu and Yue will certainly lose their territory. This is an omen of the king and state's downfall, not a good omen. Later events indeed confirmed his prediction.

丙子二月雨水亥將，辛巳日辛卯時，甲戌旬，占出師，元首、炎上。 勾六 青 丑寅卯辰 朱 玄青 勾貴 官 壬午 貴 空 子 巳 蛇 酉丑 寅午 財 戊寅 勾 虎 亥 午 貴 丑巳 午辛 印 甲戌 常 常 戌酉申未 后 玄陰

In the year Bingzi, during the second month after the rainwater season, the month general is "Dengming" (亥). The divination is made on the day Xinshi and the time Xinmao. It belongs to the Jiaxu decade (the empty branch is in Shen and You). The question is about military campaigns. The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou" and "Yan Shang" — the three transmissions form the fire trinity (Yin, Wu, Xu), hence called "Yan Shang." The month general亥 is placed on the time branch卯. The four lessons are: Xin is placed in the Xu branch, with Wu on top of Xu, as the first lesson (Wu is accompanied by the Nobleman); Wu has寅 on top, as the second lesson (寅 is accompanied by Gou Chen); the day branch巳 has丑 on top, as the third lesson (丑 is accompanied by Qinglong); and丑 has酉 on top, as the fourth lesson (酉 is accompanied by Xuanwu). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Wu (the hidden stem is Renwu, accompanied by the Nobleman, which is the official star on the day Xin); the middle transmission is寅 (the hidden stem is Wuyin, accompanied by Gou Chen, which is the wife's wealth); the final transmission is Xu (the hidden stem is Jiaxu, accompanied by Tai Chang, which is the seal).

斷曰：春得炎上，氣進，又合元首三奇，高爵宰官不復言矣。但日干敗在午，日支墓在丑，且日干乘火鬼，剋日干，不惟興師無濟，且有他虞。即官至卯年亦不見利。蓋卯上所加之亥是白虎驛馬，名為回馬。雖是剝官之煞，幸結成木局生起初傳午火官星，故僅撤回剿賊。庚辰年太歲受克，子水司令制傷火局退位俱驗。

Wu Shiqing explained: In spring, the situation is "Inflaming and Ascending," with a forward-moving momentum; it also combines with the first heavenly stem and the Three Marvels, so achieving high rank and ministerial position is not surprising. Unfortunately, the day stem is Xin, and its weak point is at Wu; the day branch is Si, and its storage is at Chou; also, the day stem is being attacked by a fire ghost. Thus, not only is there no success in military campaigns, but there are other worries as well. Even if the official fortune lasts until the year of Mao, it may not be beneficial. Why? The year of Mao has the亥 branch, which is occupied by the White Tiger and the Post-horse, called "Returning Horse," which is an Inauspicious Sha that removes official positions. Fortunately, it forms a wood trinity, which instead nourishes the initial transmission's fire official star at Wu. Therefore, only the troops are recalled to suppress the rebels. In the year of Gengchen, the sovereign is attacked, and the water of Zi is in command, restraining the fire trinity, so he resigns. Later, all these events were fulfilled.

癸酉七月立秋午將，甲寅日壬申時，甲寅旬，占太史可能入相否，元首。 六勾 朱 卯辰巳午 青 玄后 玄后 財 壬戌 玄 蛇 寅 未 空 戌子 戌子 鬼 庚申 虎 貴 丑 申 虎 子寅 子甲 子 戊午 龍 后 子亥戌酉 常 陰玄

In the year Guiyou, after the beginning of autumn in the seventh month, the month general is "Shengguang" (winning light) on the horse (wu) branch. The divination is made on the day Jiayin and the time Renshen. The day belongs to the Jiayin decade, with the empty branch in zi and chou. The question is about whether a certain historian can be appointed as a minister. The lesson pattern is "Yuanshou" (head of the state). The month general wu is placed on the time branch shen. The four lessons are: jia is placed in the yin branch, with yin branch carrying zi, forming the first lesson (zi carries "Tianhou" (Heavenly Empress)); zi carries xu, forming the second lesson (xu carries "Xuanwu" (Black Tortoise)); the day branch yin still carries zi, making the third lesson the same as the first; xu carries zi, making the fourth lesson the same as the second, so in reality there are only two distinct lessons. The three transmissions are: initial transmission xu (hidden stem renxu, carrying "Xuanwu" (Black Tortoise), representing wife and wealth on the day jia); middle transmission shen (hidden stem gengshen, carrying "Baihu" (White Tiger), representing official ghosts); final transmission wu (hidden stem wuwu, carrying "Qinglong" (Azure Dragon), representing son and grandson).

斷：發用干支乘敗子為沐浴，而子又值旬空，本不許入相。然餘以入相許之。何也？因中傳寅日之驛馬皇詔申為驛馬皇詔，末傳月將青龍午為青龍，又歲建酉為太常作官星加臨年命。經曰；太常入官鄉當朝執政太常值酉為官，月將乘青龍片言入相傳送載青龍。但嫌龍神午火克歲君歲君是酉，將來未必不獲意於君上而退位。後如其占。

Wu Shiqing explained: The initiating transmission's god and the day stem and day branch are all riding on declining energy. Zi is the place of bathing, and Zi is also exactly in the旬空, which by principle should not be allowed to enter the position of a minister. Yet I allowed him to enter the position of a minister. Why? Because the middle transmission's Shen is both the post-horse of Yin day and the imperial decree of autumn; the final transmission's Wu is the current month general and is riding on the Azure Dragon. Moreover, the sovereign's year酉 is occupied by Tai Chang, which transforms into an official star and comes to rest on this person's birth year. The ancient classics say: "Tai Chang entering the official's territory, will be in charge of the court." In this divination, Tai Chang is at the position of酉, which is the official star. It also says: "The month general riding the Azure Dragon, a single word leads to becoming a minister." In this divination, the transmission position is exactly carrying the Azure Dragon. The only regret is that the dragon god Wu fire is counteracting the sovereign's year酉 metal, so in the future he may not be able to maintain his favor with the sovereign and may be forced to step down. Later events proved exactly as predicted.

皇詔，即皇書也，春寅、夏巳、秋申、冬亥。

The reference here to the imperial decree is the imperial edict, which is selected according to the four seasons: in the spring it is used in the寅 (Yin) position, in the summer in the巳 (Si) position, in the autumn in the申 (Shen) position, and in the winter in the亥 (Hai) position. This divination was performed in the seventh month, during the autumn season, so the imperial decree falls on the申 (Shen) position. This coincides with the Post-horse (Yi Ma) position of the寅 (Yin) day, thus indicating a response of being summoned by an imperial decree.

壬午九月寒露辰將，丁亥日丁未時，甲申旬，有一僧人偕同十餘人相顧，丙午命人索占，元首、玄胎。 勾青 六 寅卯辰巳 空 空玄 朱龍 比 癸巳 空 朱 丑 午 虎 巳申 丑辰 父 庚寅 六 蛇 子 未 常 申亥 辰丁 鬼 丁亥 貴 貴 亥戌酉申 玄 后陰

In the year Renwu, during the ninth month after the Cold Dew festival, the month general was "Heavenly Gang" (Chen). On the day Dinghai and at the hour Dingwei, a divination was made, belonging to the Jiashen decade (the empty branch was in Wu and Wei). At that time, a monk came with more than ten people, among whom a guest born in the year Bingwu asked him to cast the divination. The lesson pattern was "Original Head" and "Black Tortoise's Embryo". The month general Chen was placed on the hour Wei. The four lessons were: Ding was placed in the Wei branch, with Chen on top of it, forming the first lesson (Chen riding the Azure Dragon); Chen was on top of Chou, forming the second lesson (Chou riding the Vermilion Bird); the day branch Hai had Shen on top of it, forming the third lesson (Shen riding the Black Tortoise); and Shen had Si on top of it, forming the fourth lesson (Si riding the Sky Void). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was Si (hidden stem Guisi, riding the Sky Void, which was a peer on the day Ding); the middle transmission was Yin (hidden stem Gengyin, riding the Liu He, representing parents); and the final transmission was Hai (hidden stem Dinghai, riding the Nobleman, representing official ghosts).

斷：來意必為功名，公乃未年甲榜。曰是。蓋因貴德官星臨年丁德在亥，官在亥，月將青龍居丁辰為龍，且羊角相加，故應未年高第。歲居干後午在未後，日生青龍丁火生辰龍，理宜先京城而後外任；嫌身祿不得地午祿臨丁之死位。此去身不安而祿不養，況歲君臨嗔怒之所，此番為國家起見耳。後知為錢大鶴。李賊破京遂歸。

Wu Shiqing explained: Your intention must certainly be to ask about fame and status. You became an imperial examiner in the year of Wei. The guest said: Exactly. Why did you come to this conclusion? Because the Nobleman, the Day Stem's virtue and the official star all appeared together on your birth year. The virtue of the Day Stem Ding is in Hai, and the official star is also in Hai. The current month general is riding on the Azure Dragon and sits on the Day Stem. Moreover, the image of the ram's horn is superimposed, so you should have success in the year of Wei. The heavenly stem Wu is located after the Lodging Palace of the Day Stem's year, which is Wei. The Day Stem Ding fire nourishes the earth of the Azure Dragon's riding position, which is Chen. By principle, you should first serve in the capital and then be assigned to an outer post. Unfortunately, your body and fortune are not in the right place. Although Wu is the fortune of Ding fire, it is located in the death position of Ding fire. This journey will be unstable for your body and fortune. Moreover, the heavenly stem is located in the direction of anger, this trip is merely to serve the country. Later it was known that this guest was Qian Dahè. After Li Zicheng captured the capital, he returned to his hometown.

曰：未年甲榜者，以青龍臨地盤未位也。

Why is he determined to have been an imperial examiner in the year of Wei? Because in the chart, the "Azure Dragon" is riding on the Chen branch, which is exactly positioned on the Earth Plate's Wei position. The Azure Dragon governs academic achievement and documents, so wherever it falls, it indicates the corresponding year. Therefore, it is concluded that he passed the imperial examination in the year of Wei.

庚辰正月雨水亥將，丁丑日癸卯時，甲戌旬，占升遷，元首、從革。 六勾 朱 丑寅卯辰 龍 空陰 貴勾 比 辛巳 空 蛇 子 巳 空 巳酉 亥卯 子 丁丑 朱 貴 亥 午 虎 酉丑 卯丁 財 乙酉 陰 后 戌酉申未 常 陰玄

In the year of Geng Chen, during the first lunar month after the rainwater season, the month general is "Dengming" (亥). The divination is made on the day of Ding Chou and the time of Gui Mao, which falls in the Jia Xu decade (the empty branch is in Shen and You). The question is whether a promotion is possible. The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou" and "Cong Ge." The three transmissions form the metal trinity (巳, 酉, 丑), hence the name "Cong Ge." The month general,亥, is placed on the time branch,卯. The four lessons are: Ding is placed in the Wei palace, with卯 on Wei, forming the first lesson (卯 is multiplied by "Gou Chen");卯 has亥 on it, forming the second lesson (亥 is multiplied by "Nobleman"); the day branch,丑, has酉 on it, forming the third lesson (酉 is multiplied by "Tai Yin"); and酉 has巳 on it, forming the fourth lesson (巳 is multiplied by "Tian Kong"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is巳 (the hidden stem is Xin Si, multiplied by "Tian Kong," which is a peer for the day stem Ding); the middle transmission is丑 (the hidden stem is Ding Chou, multiplied by "Vermilion Bird," which is a son or daughter); the final transmission is酉 (the hidden stem is Yi You, multiplied by "Tai Yin," which is a wife or wealth).

斷曰：不惟難以遷轉，且當請退。蓋傳送空亡申酉為空，太歲龍神落陷辰加申，互乘死氣，諸事只宜休息。況春得金局，為四時返本，定然官難滿任。一交巳年即宜請告。巳年果被參劾而回。

Wu Shiqing interpreted that not only would he not be promoted, but he should resign as soon as possible. Why? The empty position of this ten-day period is in Shen and You, with the 'Transmission' officer falling into emptiness. The dragon god on the year of Chen is also added to Shen and falls into a decline, with both sides multiplying death qi, so all matters are only suitable for rest. Moreover, in spring he obtained a metal formation, but metal in spring is returning to its original state and not in the proper season, so this official position must certainly not be completed. As soon as the year of Si arrives, he should submit a petition for resignation. In the year of Si, he indeed was impeached and dismissed from office.

丁丑日是甲戌旬，空亡在申酉。蓋酉為傳送之月將，今逢甲戌旬，乃是空亡。辰為太歲，此課青龍在辰，但辰加申位，而申為旬空，辰加申位，而辰為陷也。

The day of Dingchou belongs to the Jiaxu unit. In this unit, the empty position is at Shen and You. You is the place where the Month General of 'Transmission' resides, but now it falls into the empty position, so it is called Transmission empty. Chen is the Tai sui of the Gengchen year, and the 'Azure Dragon' in this divination is riding on Chen. However, Chen is placed at the position of Shen, which is the empty position of the unit. Since Chen is on the empty position, it naturally becomes weak and ineffective.

庚寅四月立夏酉將，乙酉辛巳時，甲申旬，占子逃往何方找尋、何日得見，元首、九丑。 朱蛇 六 酉戌亥子 貴 虎后 貴勾 官 甲申 勾 勾 申 丑 后 巳丑 子申 父 戊子 貴 龍 未 寅 陰 丑酉 申乙 財 壬辰 常 空 午巳辰卯 玄 虎常

In the year of Gengyin, in the fourth lunar month after the beginning of summer, the month general is "Congui" (From Qiu) on the酉 (You) branch. The divination is made on the day of Yiyou and the time of Xinsi, belonging to the Jiashen decade (the empty branches are in Wu and Wei). The person asking the question has a son who has run away, and he wants to know in which direction the son has gone and on which day he can be found. The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou" (Head) and "Jiu Chou" (Nine Cows). The month general You is placed on the巳 (Si) branch at the time of divination. The four lessons are: Yi is placed in the Chen (Chen) branch, with Si (Si) on top, forming the first lesson (Si is accompanied by Gou Chen); on the Si branch, Zi (Zi) is placed, forming the second lesson (Zi is accompanied by the Nobleman); on the day branch You, Chou (Chou) is placed, forming the third lesson (Chou is accompanied by the Heavenly Empress); on the Chou branch, Si (Si) is placed, forming the fourth lesson (Si is accompanied by the White Tiger). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Si (Si), with the hidden stem Jiashen, accompanied by Gou Chen, representing the official ghost on the day of Yi; the middle transmission is Zi (Zi), with the hidden stem Wuzi, accompanied by the Nobleman, representing the parents; the final transmission is Chen (Chen), with the hidden stem Renchen, accompanied by Tai Chang, representing the wife's wealth.

斷曰：此子逃於西南四十八里親戚之家，其家近水樓房，門前有羊二隻，柳數株，爾子與金山僧往來，尋之兩丁日可見。蓋申為金，加辰為山又水局申子辰圍繞，豈非金山乎？玄為逃亡之子，玄卯加亥屬水，即即近水樓房。而天盤亥支加地盤未宮，由戌逆數至未有四位，由子順數至未有八宮，所謂四十八里也。何謂西南？未居西南也？何以有羊？因未加著地盤卯之位也。何以有柳，因未值鬼柳二宿也。後四日，其子自金山回。

Wu Shiqing explained: This child has fled to a relative's house forty-eight li southwest. That house is a building by the water, with two sheep tied in front and several willow trees planted; your son has had contact with monks from Jinshan Temple, and he will be found again after two Ding days. Why? The branch Shen belongs to metal, placed on Chen, which represents a mountain, and the three transmissions form a water pattern of Shen, Zi, and Chen, which together form the word "Jinshan" (Gold Mountain). "Xuanwu" represents the person who has fled; Xuanwu is associated with the branch Mao, which is placed on Hai, which belongs to water, so it is said that the house is by the water. The Heaven Plate's Hai is placed on the Earth Plate's Wei palace. Counting backward from Xu to Wei gives four positions, and counting forward from Zi to Wei gives eight positions, totaling forty-eight li. Why is it southwest? Because Wei is located in the southwest. Why are there sheep? Because Wei belongs to the sheep, and it is placed on the Earth Plate's Mao position. Why are there willows? Because the Wei palace is associated with the Ghost Mansion and Willow Mansion. Four days later, the child indeed returned from Jinshan.

九丑卦主災。其法如乙、己、戊、辛、壬五日干，而逢子、午、卯、酉為日支，又丑加酉支上，曰九丑。推之即乙己戊辛壬五日而見丑加四仲日是也。

The lesson "Nine Disgraces" indicates calamity. Its method is: if the day stem is one of the five, namely Yi, Ji, Wu, Xin, or Ren, and the day branch is one of the four central branches, namely Zi, Wu, Mao, or You, and the Heaven Plate's Chou is exactly placed on the day branch You, it is called Nine Disgraces. By extension, any of the five days Yi, Ji, Wu, Xin, or Ren encountering Chou placed on the four central branches are considered as Nine Disgraces.

己丑正月雨水亥將，辛巳日辛卯時，甲戌旬，占兵亂吉凶，元首、炎上。 勾六 青 丑寅卯辰 朱 玄青勾貴 官 壬午 貴 空 子 巳 蛇 酉丑寅午 財 戊寅 勾 虎 亥 午 貴 丑巳午辛 印 甲戌 常 常 戌酉申未 后 玄陰

In the year of Jichou, during the first lunar month after the rainwater season, the month general was "Dengming" (亥). On the day of Xinsi and at the hour of Xinmao, a divination was made. This fell in the Jiaxu decade, with the empty branch in Shen and You. At that time, there was widespread warfare, and the question was about fortune and misfortune. The lesson pattern was "Yuan Shou" and "Yan Shang". The month general,亥, was placed on the hour of卯. The four lessons were: Xin was placed in the戌 palace, with午 on top of戌, forming the first lesson (午 was riding on "Nobleman"). Then,午 had寅 on top, forming the second lesson (寅 was riding on "Gou Chen"). The day branch,巳, had丑 on top, forming the third lesson (丑 was riding on "Azure Dragon"). Then,丑 had酉 on top, forming the fourth lesson (酉 was riding on "Black Tortoise"). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was午 (the hidden stem was Renwu, riding on "Nobleman", which was the official star for the day of Xin); the middle transmission was寅 (the hidden stem was Wuyin, riding on "Gou Chen", which was the wife's wealth); the final transmission was戌 (the hidden stem was Jiaxu, riding on "Tai Chang", which was the official seal).

斷曰：游都居支前寅在巳日之前，賊符侵酉位，且貴人克干發用午火為貴人加臨西北，西北兵動據城無疑。初傳旺相生合寅之游都末傳，定主內外奸人勾連，中傳寅月建克末傳，必然破城殺將。但游都臨合，雖火局旺相於春夏，而死絕於秋冬，又日墓臨支，是主受客愚而墜客計，交秋事敗歸降。

Wu Shiqing interpreted: The wandering capital Yin is located before the day branch Si, and the thief symbol has invaded the You position. Moreover, the nobleman's riding horse, the Wu fire, is attacking the day stem and is taken as the initiating transmission. The Wu fire is located in the northwest area, indicating that the northwest military forces have already moved, and the situation of taking the city and causing chaos is certain. The first transmission rides on the prosperous and strong energy to generate and harmonize with the wandering capital Yin, and it also harmonizes with the final transmission, indicating that internal and external conspirators are collaborating. The middle transmission's Yin is exactly at the month builder and attacks the final transmission, leading inevitably to the fall of the city and the death of the general. However, although the wandering capital Yin is in the triple harmony, the fire formation is strong in spring and summer but dies in autumn and winter; the day's tomb is also located at the day branch, indicating that the native land is being deceived by the enemy and falling into the enemy's trap. After autumn comes, this matter will end in defeat.

游都：甲 乙 丙 丁 戊 己 庚 辛 壬 癸 丑 子 寅 巳 申 丑 子 寅 巳 申

The term "you du" is determined based on the day stem. For Jia day, it is Chou; for Yi day, it is Zi; for Bing day, it is Yin; for Ding day, it is Si; for Wu day, it is Shen; for Ji day, it is Chou; for Geng day, it is Zi; for Xin day, it is Yin; for Ren day, it is Si; and for Gui day, it is Shen. Since this lesson is on Xin day, "you du" is Yin. Yin is one step before the day branch Si, which is the position of the day. Therefore, there is an indication of military movement.

乙丑十月立冬卯將，辛亥甲午時，甲辰旬，因妻病索占，元首、玄胎。 六朱 勾 寅卯辰巳 蛇 蛇陰朱后 鬼 乙巳 蛇 龍 丑 午 貴 巳申辰未 財 甲寅 勾 空 子 未 后 申亥未辛 子 辛亥 白 虎 亥戌酉申 陰 常玄

In the year of Yichou, after the beginning of winter in the tenth month, the month general is "Tai Chong" (卯). The divination is made on the day of Xinhai and the hour of Jiawu, belonging to the Jiachen decade (the empty branch is in Yin and Mao). The person seeking the divination does so because his wife is ill. The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou" and "Xuan Tai". The month general, which is Mao, is placed on the hour of Wu. The four lessons are: the day's branch is Hai, with the element Si riding on it, forming the fourth lesson (Si riding "Teng Snake", representing the son). The third lesson is on Hai, with the element Shen riding on it (Shen riding "Tai Yin", representing the wife's wealth). The second lesson is on Chen, with the element Yin riding on it (Yin riding "Zhu Que", representing the wife's wealth). The first lesson is on Xu, with the element Wei riding on it (Wei riding "Tian Hou", representing the wife's wealth). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Si (the hidden stem is Yisi, riding "Teng Snake", representing the official ghost on the day of Xin), the middle transmission is Yin (riding "Gou Chen", representing the wife's wealth, which is in the empty branch), and the final transmission is Hai (the hidden stem is Xinhai, riding "Bai Hu", representing the son).

斷曰：公為陰人占病。主胸膈不寬，飲食少進。曰：果婦病，其症若何？曰：官鬼發用，巳作閉口，食神落陷，依知病在胸膈，不能飲食。且辛祿在酉而臨於子位為死地，何以養生？今子爻制鬼無妨亥水子爻克巳鬼，恐來年丙寅歲初夏，太歲生鬼，可慮。況占妻不可見財爻落空甲辰旬中空寅卯，主半路斷絃。且辛日亦不宜占病，因辛作亡神故也。

Wu Shiqing said: You are divining for a woman's illness. The symptoms are chest tightness and loss of appetite. The person asked: Indeed, my wife is ill, what is the condition? Wu replied: The official ghost is initiating the transmission, and the fourth position, which is巳, also indicates closed mouth. The food god is in a trapped position, so I know the illness is in the chest and diaphragm area, and the person cannot eat. Moreover, the禄 of Xin is in You, but now You is at the Zi position and forms a dead position, by what can one sustain life? At present, the grandson element can control the official ghost, and the亥 water can overcome the巳 fire ghost, so it is temporarily okay; but beware of next year Bingyin, when the sovereign will generate the ghost, which is worrying. Moreover, divining for a wife's illness is most忌 to have the wealth element empty. This week Jiachen is empty of寅 and卯, and the wealth element is exactly in between, indicating a middle way loss of spouse. Also, Xin day is not suitable for divining illness, because Xin is exactly the Wangshen.

辛未正月雨水亥將，戊申己未時，甲辰旬，占病，元首、潤下。 六朱 勾 酉戌亥子 蛇 玄蛇貴勾 兄 甲辰 玄 龍 申 丑 貴 辰子丑酉 子 戊申 龍 空 未 寅 后 子申酉戊 財 壬子 蛇 虎 午巳辰卯 陰 常玄

In the year of Xinwei, during the first lunar month after the rainwater season, the month general is "Dengming" (亥). The divination is made on the day of Wu Shen and the hour of Ji Wei, which falls in the Jiachen cycle (the empty branch is in Yin and Mao). The question is about illness. The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou" and "Run Xia" — the three transmissions form a water trinity (申, 子, 辰), hence called Run Xia. The month general 亥 is placed on the hour branch 未. The four lessons are: Wu is placed in the Si branch, with You on top, forming the first lesson (You is "Gou Chen"); You has Chou on top, forming the second lesson (Chou is "Nobleman"); the day branch Shen has Zi on top, forming the third lesson (Zi is "Teng Snake"); and Zi has Chen on top, forming the fourth lesson (Chen is "Black Tortoise"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Chen (hidden stem Jiachen, with "Black Tortoise", representing brothers on the day of Wu); the middle transmission is Shen (hidden stem Wu Shen, with "Azure Dragon", representing children); the final transmission is Zi (hidden stem Renzi, with "Teng Snake", representing wife and wealth).

斷曰：病起少陰目今無慮，但纏綿難脫體耳。不惟病也，且防賊至。病起少陰者何？蓋酉之從魁臨干為日之敗氣，此因少陰火克酉之肺金也。病難脫體者何？蓋傳送合成敗局，生起日之官鬼也。占病而言賊至者何？玄武發用傳送歸支上初傳辰為玄武，主賊入內室也。

Wu Shiqing interpreted: This illness originates from the Shaoyin meridian, and at present it is not urgent, but it is persistent and difficult to cure at its root; moreover, it is not only about illness, but also indicates that thieves will come to the door. Why is the illness said to originate from Shaoyin? Because "Congkui" You is located above the day stem, which is exactly the declining energy of Wu day, and the fire of Shaoyin comes to overcome You, which is the metal of the lung. Why is it said to be difficult to recover? Because the first transmission combines into a losing situation, and instead generates the official ghost of the day stem. Divining illness yet mentioning thieves, what is the reason? Because "Xuanwu" rides the first transmission Chen and initiates, and the transmission god returns to the day branch, which is the image of thieves entering the inner chamber directly.

醫當如何？曰：木為官鬼，火作白虎，肺脾二經受症，不可請東方之醫，理肝清心，切勿健脾補肺。何時當愈？甲戌流年方且不保，遑問愈乎？緣戊日玄墓發用初傳玄辰為日墓，是為收魂殺。又財生卯木子水為財為戊之死氣而剋日，至年冬宜慮？

Asking again about the method of medication. Answer: Wood is the official ghost of the Wu day, and fire transforms into the White Tiger, so both the lung and spleen meridians are affected; one should not consult a doctor from the east. The treatment should focus on smoothing the liver and clearing the heart, and one must not solely strengthen the spleen and lungs. Another question: When can it be cured? Answer: By the Jiaxu year, life itself is in danger, so what need is there to ask about recovery? Because the tomb god of Wu day, Chen, is occupied by the Black Tortoise and initiates the transmission, which is called "capturing the soul killer"; furthermore, the wealth爻, the water of Zi, nourishes the wood of Mao, and the water of Zi is actually the death qi of Wu earth, which comes back to harm the day. In that year's winter, one must be especially cautious.

果後三月一賊入室，復斷云：賊由北方，以其臨子宮也。其賊姓陳年少人也。作賊無伴。然必告官必獲。曰年少者，以地盤辰乘申金為相氣也。曰北方而來，以其玄辰加北方子位也。曰陳姓者，以辰與陳同音也。官鬼遙克玄武，命戌年戌，上加寅為上神可制玄辰之賊，必告官而後捕捉也。何日可獲？曰：告官三日即獲。果獲一賊，其名陳忠。

Three months later, indeed, thieves broke into the inner chamber. Wu Shiqing cast another divination to determine the matter: the thief came from the north, because the god riding on the Black Tortoise was located at the position of the rat (Zi), which is in the north. The thief was surnamed Chen, a young man who committed the crime alone, but as long as the authorities were informed, he would surely be caught. It was said he was young because the position of the earth plate (Chen) was riding on the metal of the monkey (Shen), which is in the phase of mutual generation. It was said he came from the north because the Black Tortoise's riding god, the rat (Zi), was placed at the northern position of the rat (Zi). It was said his surname was Chen because the character for 'Chen' and 'Zi' sound the same. The official ghost was located two positions away and remotely restrained the Black Tortoise. The thief's birth year was the dog (Xu), and the dog (Xu) position had the tiger (Yin) as the upper god, which could control the thief's earth (Chen) riding on the Black Tortoise. Therefore, he could only be caught after reporting to the authorities. When would he be caught? The answer was three days after reporting. Later, indeed, a thief named Chen Zhong was caught.

己丑六月小暑未將，乙未日丁亥時，甲午旬，因半夜人驚占之若何，元首、曲直。 空虎 青 丑寅卯辰 常 六白貴勾 鬼 癸卯 白 勾 子 巳 玄 亥卯申子 父 己亥 六 六 亥 午 陰 卯未子巳 財 乙未 后 朱 戌酉申未 后 蛇貴

In the year of Jichou, sixth lunar month, after the beginning of Xiaoshu, the month general is "Xiao Ji" (Small Auspice) on the branch Wei. The divination is made on the day Yiwei and the time Dinghai. It belongs to the Jiawu decennial period (the empty branches are Chen and Si). The cause is that people were startled in the middle of the night, and the question is about the reason. The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou" (First Sovereign) and "Qu Zhi" (Curved Straight). The three transmissions form a wood trinity with亥, Mao, and Wei, hence called "Qu Zhi." The month general Wei is added to the time branch Hai. The four lessons are: Yi is placed in the Chen palace, with Zi on top of Chen, as the first lesson (Zi is riding on Gou Chen, the original text mistakenly says "Si" instead of "Yi"); Zi has Shen on top, as the second lesson (Shen is riding on the Nobleman); the day branch Wei has Mao on top, as the third lesson (Mao is riding on the White Tiger); and Mao has Hai on top, as the fourth lesson (Hai is riding on Liu He). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Mao (hidden stem Guimao, riding on the White Tiger, representing official ghost for the day Yi); the middle transmission is Hai (hidden stem Jihai, riding on Liu He, representing parents); and the final transmission is Wei (hidden stem Yiwei, riding on Heavenly Empress, representing wife and wealth).

斷曰：主有賊船東來，無亦攻城破邑之虞。蓋因游都賊符臨干支子為游都臨干，白虎發用，故主東有賊船至，以白虎是東方卯支也。初中二傳休囚，末傳太陽月建，故主城邑無虞。至己亥日報賊自東方來，官兵出而賊自退。 游都：甲 乙 丙 丁 戊 己 庚 辛 壬 癸 丑 子 寅 巳 申 丑 子 寅 巳 申

Wu Shiqing interpreted: There will be a band of pirates coming from the east, but there is no danger of attacking the city or destroying the territory. Why? On the day of Yi, the "You Du" is in Zi. Now Zi is carrying the symbol of the thief and is resting on the day stem. It is also the "White Tiger" initiating the transmission, so it is predicted that there will be pirates coming from the east - because the "White Tiger" is associated with the branch of Mao, which is the eastern direction. However, the first and middle transmissions are in a weak and confined state, while the final transmission is where the Sun and the Month Builder are located, so the city and territory are safe. On the day of Jihai, it was indeed reported that the pirates came from the east, and when the army went out, the pirates retreated on their own. The "You Du" is still determined according to the day stem: on the day of Jia, it is Chou; on the day of Yi, it is Zi; on the day of Bing, it is Yin; on the day of Ding, it is Mao; on the day of Wu, it is Chen; on the day of Ji, it is Chou; on the day of Geng, it is Zi; on the day of Xin, it is Yin; on the day of Ren, it is Mao; on the day of Gui, it is Chen.

比用者，因上克下，有多下賊上，不成重審，又不成元首，賊克紛紛，難以取用，則尋比用之法。如甲丙戊庚壬，以陽日而用一子、寅、辰、午、申、戌之陽支神陽與陽比，雖有二三四陰勿論也。如甲戌日戌屬陽土而上神有辰受直賊，以辰為比用。如乙丁己辛癸為陰日，而用一丑卯巳未酉之陰支神，陰與陰經，雖有二三四陽勿論也。如乙丑日屬陰土而上神有未，受直賊，以未土為比用。餘可類推。比用者，即克賊重重則尋比用之法。陽日用干比，陰日用支比。

The method of "comparison usage" is used in this way: when the lesson contains both the upper god overcoming the lower god and several lower gods overcoming the upper god, it does not form a situation of repeated review or original leader, and there are many instances of overcoming, making it impossible to choose a useful one. In such cases, the method of "comparison usage" is applied.the so-called comparison usage means selecting a branch that shares the same yin and yang nature as the day stem. For example, if the day stem is a yang stem, such as Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, or Ren, then only one of the yang branches, such as Zi, Yin, Chen, Wu, Shen, or Xu, is selected. A yang stem compared with a yang branch, even if two or three yin branches are overcome, it is disregarded. For instance, on a Jia Xu day, Xu is a yang earth branch. Its upper god is Chen, which is directly overcome by Xu, so Chen is taken as the comparison usage. Similarly, if the day stem is a yin stem, such as Yi, Ding, Ji, Xin, or Gui, then only one of the yin branches, such as Chou, Mao, Si, Wei, or You, is selected. A yin stem compared with a yin branch, even if two or three yang branches are overcome, it is disregarded. For example, on a Yi Chou day, which is a yin earth day, its upper god is Wei, which is not directly overcome, so Wei is taken as the comparison usage. The rest are handled in a similar manner. In summary, when there are many instances of overcoming, one should seek the comparison usage. On a yang day, select a yang branch that matches the day stem. On a yin day, select a yin branch that matches the day stem.

庚寅五月芒種申將，甲戌日辛未時，甲戌旬，因亢旱問何日有雨，口報未時，比用、連茹。 空虎 青 午未申酉 常 后陰 六朱 財 庚辰 六 勾 巳 戌 玄 子亥 辰卯 子 辛巳 勾 六 辰 亥 陰 亥戌 卯甲 子 壬午 龍 朱 卯寅丑子 后 蛇貴

In the year of Gengyin, in the fifth lunar month after the Grain in Ear, the month general was determined as Shen using the method of transmission. The divination was made on the day of Jiaxu and the time of Xinwei. This falls within the Jiaxu decade, where the empty branch is in Shen and You. At that time, there had been a long drought with no rain, and a person reported that rain was expected at the hour of Wei. He asked when rain would come. The lesson pattern was "Comparison and Use" and "Connected Vegetables" — the three transmissions were Chen, Si, and Wu, connected in sequence, hence called "Connected Vegetables." The month general Shen was placed on the hour of Wei. The four lessons were: Jia was placed in the Bing branch, with Mao on top of Bing, forming the first lesson (Mao was ridden by the Vermilion Bird); Mao had Chen on top, forming the second lesson (Chen was ridden by Liu He); the day branch Wu had Hai on top, forming the third lesson (Hai was ridden by Tai Yin); and Hai had Zi on top, forming the fourth lesson (Zi was ridden by Heavenly Empress). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was Chen (hidden stem Gengchen, ridden by Liu He, representing wife wealth on the day of Jia); the second transmission was Si (hidden stem Xinsi, ridden by Gou Chen, representing children); the third transmission was Wu (hidden stem Renwu, ridden by Qinglong, also representing children).

斷曰：明日亥日必雨，以其神后加亥子為神后臨地盤亥宮也。過六日後連雨，以其辛巳日居中傳，壬午日之午臨巳位，巳宮有一點丙火晴，與辛金作合化而為水。又辛壬上見天盤亥子，壬癸加臨巳午也，天罡加卯日居貴前，雖三傳火土亦主大雨。青龍居午加臨巳位為飛天，貴人在丑臨子宮皆行雨之象，果六日後連雨。

Wu Shiqing interpreted: It is certain that it will rain tomorrow on the亥 day — because the 'Shenhou' (Divine Queen) is placed on the Earth Plate at the亥 palace. In six days' time, there will be continuous rain — because on the Xinsi day, the middle transmission is exactly at that time, and on the Renwu day, the午 is located at the巳 position. The巳 palace originally has a bit of Bing fire, which suggests clearing skies, but Bing and Xin combine to form water, turning the clearing skies into rain. Moreover, the two heavenly stems Xin and Ren have the Heaven Plate's亥 and Zi on top of them, which is like water (Nengui) added to fire (Siwu). The 'Heavenly Gang' (Tian Gang) is placed at the卯 position, and is before the nobleman, so even though the three transmissions are all fire and earth, it indicates heavy rain. Also, the 'Azure Dragon' is riding the午 and placed at the巳 position, which is called 'Flying Sky'; the nobleman is riding the丑 and is located at the Zi palace — these are all signs of rain. Later, indeed, there was continuous heavy rain for six days.

知一者，四課中賊有有二三，則尋知一之法也。其法：如陽日不論上下之支，四課內單用一直受克之陽支為用，陰日單用一直受賊之陰支為用。若中末亦如天地盤加乘之相因。若課中有二陽受克，抑二陰受克，又當用涉害之法以取用也。或有一陽支一陰支受克，抑有一陰支一陽支受賊，皆從知一之法也。陽日取陽支陰日取陰支，若上下有二陽支受克，或有二陰支受克，則從二支又分別其屬卦內中爻是陰是陽，如子寅二爻皆屬陽，但子屬坎卦，中爻屬陽，寅屬艮卦而艮卦中爻屬陰，則取子。

"Knowing One" is also a method used when there are multiple instances of mutual defeat and overcoming: if there are two or three instances of overcoming in the four lessons, one should seek the "Knowing One." The method is: on a yang day, there is no need to distinguish between upper and lower gods; simply select the single yang branch that is directly overcome within the four lessons as the initiating transmission. On a yin day, select the single yin branch that is directly defeated within the four lessons as the initiating transmission. The middle and final transmissions are still obtained according to the conventional method of adding and multiplying based on the heaven and earth plates. If there are exactly two yang branches being overcome, or two yin branches being overcome, then the method of involving harm should be used instead. If one yang and one yin branch each are overcome, then the "Knowing One" method is still applied. The general principle is to take a yang branch on a yang day and a yin branch on a yin day. If there are two yang branches both being overcome, or two yin branches both being overcome, then one should look further to determine which branch to take by examining the middle line of the hexagram to which each branch belongs: for example, if the branches Zi and Yin are both yang, Zi belongs to the Kan hexagram, whose middle line is yang, and Yin belongs to the Gen hexagram, whose middle line is yin, then Zi should be chosen.

壬午五月芒種申將，丙戌日己丑時，甲申旬，占考試，不備、知一、度厄。 朱六 蛇 子丑寅卯 勾 蛇空 常蛇 鬼 戊子 蛇 貴 亥 辰 龍 子巳 未子 兄 乙未 常 后 戌 巳 空 巳戌 子丙 父 庚寅 六 陰 酉申未午 虎 玄常

In the year Renwu, during the fifth month after the Grain in Ear, the month general is determined by 'transmission' as Shen. The divination is made on the day Bingxu and the hour Jichou, belonging to the Jiashen decade (the empty hours are Wu and Wei). The question is about an examination. The lesson pattern is 'incomplete', 'know one', and 'overcome hardship'. The month general Shen is placed on the hour Jichou. The four lessons are: Bing is placed in the Si palace, with Zi on top of Si, forming the first lesson (Zi is riding on Teng Snake); Zi has Wei on top, forming the second lesson (Wei is riding on Tai Chang); the day branch Wu has Si on top, forming the third lesson (Si is riding on Tian Kong); and Si again has Zi on top, forming the fourth lesson, which is the same as the first lesson. Therefore, only three lessons are formed, making it 'incomplete'. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Zi (hidden stem Wu Zi, riding on Teng Snake, representing official ghost for the day Bing); the middle transmission is Wei (hidden stem Yi Wei, riding on Tai Chang, representing brother, falling into the empty hour); the final transmission is Yin (hidden stem Geng Yin, riding on Liu He, representing parents).

斷曰；院試必取，科舉省試未能遂志。問曰：史撫臺已升鳳督去否？余曰：必不能去。蓋因申為驛馬，雖不是本墓而亦是入丑為金之墓，干神歸支即是丙干居巳而巳臨戌位是也，二者俱屬靜象。

Wu Shiqing said: The candidate will certainly pass the county examination, but whether he will succeed in the provincial and metropolitan examinations is uncertain. The person asked further: Has the governor Shi already been promoted to the governor-general of Fengyang and left? Wu replied: He certainly cannot go. Why? The horse of the post is in the position of Shen, which is not his own tomb. However, it is now placed on Chou, which is the tomb of metal. When the horse enters the tomb, it cannot move. Moreover, the day stem's spirit is returning to the day branch. The stem Bing is located in Si, and Si is on the position of Xu, which is also an indication of subjugation. Both signs indicate stillness and immobility, so the conclusion is that he cannot go.

又問女病，曰：胎鬼發用，即子為丙戌日之胎。血忌加支，即五月德卯為血忌，因戌臨卯位是也。又四課首尾同為一課，僅得三課，名曰不備，病主脈息虛弱，心胸不利，以致失血，必因胎產所致，冬月不保。

A person came again to ask about the illness of a female relative. Wu Shi answered: The fetal spirit and the official ghost both initiated the transmission together. The fetal spirit of the day, which is the day of Bingxu, is in the hour of Zi. The "Blood Taboo" is also added to the day branch. The Blood Taboo of the fifth month is in the hour of Mao, and the hour of Xu is exactly in the position of Mao. In addition, the four lessons have the same beginning and end, only forming three lessons, which is called "incomplete." Therefore, the illness shows weak pulse and breath, discomfort in the chest, leading to blood loss. The root of the illness must be from childbirth. By winter, there is a fear that it may not be preserved.

又問：宿遷今歲安堵否？余曰：賊符加干支，冬月必有兵警，然日干日支之上神陰陽自攻，中傳未土刑初傳子水，來兵必怯敗而退。巳為丙午之神而生戌支丙居巳位，此巳為丙之神，居守保固，無破城之虞。四事皆驗。 賊符

A person asked again: Can the area around Suzhou be safe this year? Wu replied: The thief's symbol is placed over the day stem and day branch, and in the month of December there will certainly be military disturbances; however, the heavenly stems of the day stem and day branch are yin and yang that attack each other. The middle transmission's earth element also harms the first transmission's water element, so the invading army will certainly be timid and retreat. The hour of巳 is the god of the fire element, which is temporarily residing there, and it goes to nourish the day branch's earth element. Since the fire element is located at the position of巳, this巳 is the original god of the fire element, indicating strong defense and no fear of the city being captured. This divination covers four matters, and all of them were later verified.

戊子年三月清明戌將，丙子日壬辰時，甲戌旬，占升遷，知一、反吟。 后陰 貴 亥子丑寅 玄 后龍 空貴 比 壬午 龍 蛇 戌 卯 常 子午 巳亥 鬼 丙子 后 朱 酉 辰 虎 午子 亥丙 比 壬午 龍 六 申未午巳 空 勾青

In the year of Wu Zi, third month after Qingming, the month general is "He River Chief" (Xu). The divination is made on the day of Bing Zi and the hour of Ren Chen, which belongs to the Jia Xu decade (the empty branch is in Shen and You). The question is about promotion. The lesson pattern is "Zhi Yi" and "Reverse Chant." The month general Xu is placed on the hour. The heaven plate and earth plate each conflict with each other, thus forming a reverse chant. The four lessons are: Bing is placed in the Si palace, with亥 on top, forming the first lesson (亥 is occupied by "Nobleman");亥 has巳 on top, forming the second lesson (巳 is occupied by "Tian Kong"); the day branch Zi has午 on top, forming the third lesson (午 is occupied by "Azure Dragon"); and午 has子 on top, forming the fourth lesson (子 is occupied by "Heavenly Empress"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is午 (the hidden stem is Ren Wu, occupied by "Azure Dragon," which is a companion for the day of Bing); the middle transmission is子 (the hidden stem is Bing Zi, occupied by "Heavenly Empress," which is a ghost official); the final transmission is again午 (occupied by "Azure Dragon").

斷：在仕者占得此課，不惟官難滿任，且有意外之憂。何言之？龍神乘旺氣發用，理應升遷，但惡太歲作鬼，沖剋龍神，恐有災患。且丙日申酉為財落空，巳為祿而臨亥宮為絕地，寅為馬而加申位為旬空，意外之虞必應。六月升遷，自謂不驗，未幾疽發於背死之。然後信其災之難逃也。

Wu Shiqing interpreted the divination: A currently serving official who draws this hexagram will not complete his term in office and will also face unexpected misfortunes. Why? The Azure Dragon is in a strong position and initiates the transmission, which according to principle should indicate promotion; however, the Tai Sui (Great Year) in the form of official ghost returns to clash and control the Dragon deity, so it is feared that calamity will occur. Furthermore, for a day of Bing, the wealth is in the positions of Shen and You, but these are in the empty period; Si, which is the禄神 (favorable position) for Bing, is located in the position of Hai, which is a terminal position; Yin, which is the post-horse, is also placed in the position of Shen and is in the empty period as well—unexpected worries will certainly come to pass. Later, in June he was indeed promoted, and he thought the divination was inaccurate. But soon after, he developed a carbuncle on his back and died, at which point he finally believed that this calamity could not be avoided.

此課返吟，以知一取用。若中末仍照返吟取之，三傳初末相同而中傳繫初末相沖之支也。

This lesson is a reverse transmission, but the initiating transmission is still taken using the method of knowing one. As for the middle transmission and final transmission, they follow the usual practice of reverse transmission. Therefore, the first and final transmissions of the three transmissions are the same branch, while the middle transmission is the branch that conflicts with the first and final ones.

甲申十月立冬卯將，辛亥日丁亥時，占功名，其人現居鎮官，知一、曲直。 勾六 青 酉戌亥子 朱 虎后 常貴 父 丁未 虎 空 申 丑 蛇 未卯 午寅 子 辛亥 六 虎 未 寅 貴 卯亥 寅辛 財 乙卯 后 常 午巳辰卯 后 玄陰

In the year Jiashen, during the tenth month after the beginning of winter, the month general is "Tai Chong" (卯). The divination is made on the day Xinhai at the hour Dinghai, which falls in the Jiachen decade (the empty branch is in Yin and Mao). The divination concerns official rank. The person currently holds a position in a regional military governor's office. The lesson pattern is "Zhi Yi" and "Qu Zhi." The three transmissions form a wood trinity with亥, Mao, and Wei, hence the name "Qu Zhi." The month general, Mao, is placed on the hour of Hai. The four lessons are: the day's stem, Xin, is located in the Xu branch, with the branch of Xu carrying the stem of Yin, forming the first lesson (Yin carries the nobleman). The branch of Yin carries the stem of Wu, forming the second lesson (Wu carries the Tai Chang). The day's branch, Hai, carries the stem of Mao, forming the third lesson (Mao carries the Heavenly Empress). The branch of Mao carries the stem of Wei, forming the fourth lesson (Wei carries the White Tiger). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Wei (the hidden stem is Dingwei, carrying the White Tiger, representing parents on the day of Xin), the middle transmission is Hai (the hidden stem is Xinhai, carrying the Liu He, representing children), and the final transmission is Mao (the hidden stem is Yimao, carrying the Heavenly Empress, representing wife and wealth, which is in the empty branch).

斷曰：雖登藩鎮，不得吉後也。蓋課中日干加寅為絕氣辛絕在寅，日支見寅為死神此日支是亥日之支，乃見辛干上之加寅，兩貴空亡辛日午為陽貴，寅為陰貴，空陷，祿神受制辛祿在酉而臨巳宮，是受巳火所制也，功名安得久長。且官得空矣，誰與居位辛日午為官星而臨寅位是空？財星空矣，誰與生官辛以寅卯為財，甲辰旬而空寅？營壘空矣，誰與禦侮？況太陽西墜卯為太陽而臨西北贏餘地，返照無多。冬木逢空寅卯為空，腐朽折傷。明歲乙酉，酉為自刑，破壞木局矣，果次年五月御敵自刎。

Wu Shiqing interpreted that this person, although having reached a high position in a regional administration, would not have a good ending. Why? In the chart, the day stem is covered by the trigram Yin, which is the place of absolute decline for the metal of Xin. The day branch, which is Hai, also shows Yin as its death deity. Both the nobleman and the beneficial stars are empty - the yang nobleman for Xin is at Wu, and the yin nobleman is at Yin, but both are now empty. The禄神 (lucky star) is also restrained - the lucky star for Xin is You, which is in Si and is being overcome by the fire of Si. How can fame and status last? Also, the official star is empty - the official star for Xin is Wu, but Wu is located at Yin, which is the empty position of the ten-day cycle. The wealth star is also empty - the wealth star for Xin is Yin and Mao, but Yin and Mao are both empty in this cycle. Even the position of the military camp is empty, who will defend against foreign enemies? Moreover, the sun has already set - Mao is the sun and is located in the northwest, a place of deficiency, so its illumination is weak. In winter, the wood is also empty, so it can only be rotten and broken. Next year is Yiyou, which is self-inflicting, and this will destroy the wooden structure. Later, in the fifth month of the following year, he could not resist the enemy's attack and committed suicide by cutting his own throat.

死神 支：子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 子 丑 寅

The Death Deity, as mentioned above, is determined by the Day Branch, and it is always the fourth position in the sequence of the branch: for the Zi branch, the Death Deity is in Mao; for Chou, it is in Chen; for Yin, it is in Si; for Mao, it is in Wu; for Chen, it is in Wei; for Si, it is in Shen; for Wu, it is in You; for Wei, it is in Xu; for Shen, it is in Hai; for You, it is in Zi; for Xu, it is in Chou; and for Hai, it is in Yin. In this case, the Day Branch is Hai, so the Death Deity falls on Yin. Yin is placed above the Day Stem, so it is concluded that he will ultimately be unable to retain his official rank and life.

戊寅三月清明戌將，丙寅日辛卯時，甲子旬，索占，知一、涉害、周遍。 朱六 蛇 子丑寅卯 勾 青陰 常蛇 子 甲子 蛇 貴 亥 辰 青 辰酉 未子 父 辛未 常 后 戌 巳 空 酉寅 子丙 財 丙寅 六 陰 酉申未午 虎 玄常

In the year of Wuyin, third month, after the Qingming festival, the month general is "Hehuo" (River Chief)戌. The day is Bingyin and the time is Xinmao. The divination is cast in the Jiazi cycle (the empty positions are in Xu and Hai). The person only asks for one lesson without specifying the question. The lesson pattern is "Zhiyi", "Shehai", and "Zhou bian". The month general戌 is placed on the time branch卯. The four lessons are: Bing is placed in the Si branch, with Zi on top, forming the first lesson (Zi is accompanied by Teng Snake); Zi has Wei on top, forming the second lesson (Wei is accompanied by Tai Chang); the day branch寅 has You on top, forming the third lesson (You is accompanied by Tai Yin); You has Chen on top, forming the fourth lesson (Chen is accompanied by Qinglong). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Zi (hidden stem Jiazi, accompanied by Teng Snake, representing the son in the day of Bing); the middle transmission is Wei (hidden stem Xinwei, accompanied by Tai Chang, representing the parents); the final transmission is Yin (hidden stem Bingyin, accompanied by Liuhe, representing the wife and wealth).

斷曰：在朝官占得此課，主有臺省參劾。蓋因亥為丙之官，為丙之貴而臨辰位為天羅之地。日祿在巳，而巳臨戌位為坐空。寅為支，日馬在申而申臨丑位為墓，且丙身居巳而巳臨戌位，是巳為丙身而入墓也。又丙宅干上神為宅是子而又載未墓之支，是子為丙宅而坐墓也，必自甘受人欺，終難解脫。又傳送逆行，仕途得此，理應請告而退。後知為田冢宰而占，伊子仍被逮下獄。

Wu Shiqing interpreted the divination: A person in official position who draws this chart is mainly subject to impeachment by the censors and ministries. Why? The亥 position is both the official star and the nobleman for the丙, and now it is located in the "Heavenly Net" position of辰. The day stem's禄 is in巳, but巳 is located in戌 position and is empty. The驿马 of寅, which is the day branch, is in申, and申 is added on丑, which is a storage position. The丙 is located in巳, and巳 is in戌 position, which is the墓. Looking further at the丙's residence - the day stem's upper god is the residence, and now the residence god is子, and子 is carrying the墓 branch of未, which is like the residence sitting on a墓. All these signs indicate that this person is willing to be bullied and will not be able to escape. Moreover, the transmission is reversed, so for an official, getting this chart indicates he should retire. Later it was found out that this was a chart for the field magistrate, and his son was still arrested and imprisoned.

此課以知一取用。

The deity of the initiating transmission for this lesson is determined according to the method of "knowing one."

庚寅十月立冬卯將，癸卯庚申時，甲午旬，占失馬向何方找尋、何日可得，知一、削輪。 勾六 龍 子丑寅卯 朱 貴虎 朱玄 子 癸卯 朱 空 亥 辰 蛇 巳戌 卯申 官 戊戌 白 虎 戌 巳 貴 戌卯 申癸 財 乙巳 貴 常 酉申未午 后 玄陰

In the year Gengyin, after the start of the winter solstice in the tenth month, the month general is "Tai Chong" (卯). The divination is made on the day Guimao with the time Gengshen. This falls in the Jiawu decade (the empty hours are in Chen and Si). The question is about the direction to look for a lost horse and when it can be found. The lesson pattern is "Zhi Yi" and "Xiao Lun". The month general, which is卯, is added to the time of Gengshen. The four lessons are: the day stem,癸, is placed in the Chou branch, with the Sheng (申) on top, forming the first lesson (Sheng is occupied by the Black Tortoise); the Sheng is placed on the卯, forming the second lesson (卯 is occupied by the Vermilion Bird); the day branch,卯, has the Xu on top, forming the third lesson (Xu is occupied by the White Tiger); the Xu has the Si on top, forming the fourth lesson (Si is occupied by the Nobleman). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is卯 (the hidden stem is癸卯, occupied by the Vermilion Bird, representing the son or grandson on the day of癸); the middle transmission is Xu (the hidden stem is Wuxu, occupied by the White Tiger, representing the official star); the final transmission is Si (the hidden stem is Yisi, occupied by the Nobleman, representing the wife or wealth, which is in the empty hour).

斷：此馬墨青色，在西北山崗，三日必獲。曰：何以見之？蓋因末傳之巳為卯支日之馬，而坐旬中之空，必俟出旬乙巳日填實，方能得馬也。何以知其色之青墨？因馬陰神見子居青龍，故知之陰神子水即天盤之子也。何以知其在西北山崗也？因巳馬加戌位而戌在西北方也。果三日內在劉家集尋得。

Wu Shiqing said: This horse is black and dark blue in color, and now it is on a hill in the northwest. It will certainly be found back within three days. Someone asked: On what basis do you say this? The answer was: The final transmission's巳 (Si) is the post-horse of the卯 (Mao) day. However, it is sitting in the empty void of this current ten-day period. It will have to wait until this ten-day period is over and reaches the Yisi day (乙巳) to fill in and then the horse will be found. Why do we know the horse is black and dark blue? Because the阴神 (shadow spirit) of the post-horse meets the子 (Zi) water, and the子 (Zi) is riding on the 'Azure Dragon'. The water is black and the dragon is blue, so it is judged as black and dark blue. The子 (Zi) water referred to here is the Zi on the Heaven Plate. Why do we know it is on a hill in the northwest? Because the post-horse巳 (Si) is added on the戌 (Xu) position, and the戌 (Xu) is exactly in the northwest. Later, indeed, the horse was found within three days in Liu Jiaji.

甲申三月穀雨酉將，丙午日甲午時，甲辰旬，因被賊圍困占城池安危，知一、玄胎。 朱蛇 六 申酉戌亥 貴 后朱貴六 財 戊申 六 勾 未 子 后 子酉亥申 官 辛亥 貴 青 午 丑 陰 酉午申丙 父 甲寅 玄 空 巳辰卯寅 玄 虎常

In the year Jiashen, third month, after the Grain Rain festival, the month general was "Congkui" (from the酉 branch). The divination was made on the day Bingwu and time Jiawu. The divination belongs to the Jiachen decade (the empty branch is in Yin and Mao). At that time, the city was surrounded by enemy troops, and the question was about the safety of the city. The lesson pattern was "Zhiyi" and "Xuanyai". The month general酉 was placed on the time branch午. The four lessons were: the day's stem丙 was placed in the巳 branch, with the申 branch riding on it, forming the first lesson (申 riding on "Liuhe"). The申 branch had the亥 branch riding on it, forming the second lesson (亥 riding on "Guiren"). The day branch午 had the酉 branch riding on it, forming the third lesson (酉 riding on "Zhuqiao"). The酉 branch had the子 branch riding on it, forming the fourth lesson (子 riding on "Tianhou"). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was申 (hidden stem Wushen, riding on "Liuhe", representing wife wealth on the day Bing); the second transmission was亥 (hidden stem Xinhai, riding on "Guiren", representing official star); the third transmission was寅 (hidden stem Jiayin, riding on "Xuanwu", representing parents, which fell into the empty branch of the decade).

斷曰：不惟真定內變城破，即燕京亦有他虞。蓋因初傳財爻臨巳位而為內戰巳火克申金，末傳寅支坐空又被初傳申金沖剋，且又被干支上之陰神所傷干上申金，支上酉金，日支午火又克支上之酉臨神，主人民心散，兵馬為錢糧內變，左右獻城弒主之象。且末傳寅為幽燕之地，被初傳申馬沖剋，燕京安能無虞？即此日京城亦被賊所破，月餘聞報，後果如驗。

Wu Shiqing interpreted the divination: Not only will Zhending be captured due to internal strife, but Yanjing will also suffer a great disaster. Why? The first transmission's wealth爻 is the metal element Shen, which is located at the position of Si. The fire element Si overpowers the metal element Shen, indicating internal conflict within the same group. The final transmission's寅 is already empty, and it is further attacked by the first transmission's Shen. Moreover, it is also harmed by the yin spirits on the day stem and day branch. The day stem has the metal element Shen, and the day branch has the metal element You. The fire element of the day branch's Wu also overpowers the metal element You on the branch. All these signs indicate the people's hearts are scattered, and the army will cause internal disturbances over money and grain, showing the image of close ministers surrendering the city and killing the ruler. Furthermore, the final transmission's寅 represents the area of Youyan, which is attacked by the first transmission's post-horse Shen. How can Yanjing remain unharmed? In fact, on the day of the divination, the capital had already been captured by rebels, and the news was not received for more than a month. Later, everything turned out to be exactly as predicted.

辛巳年正月立春子將，乙酉日癸未時，甲申旬，見寒雪極甚，人多凍餒，有感而占，知一、不備、亂首。 蛇貴 朱 戌亥子丑 后 青陰陰六 財 乙未 龍 六 酉 寅 陰 未寅寅酉 印 戊子 貴 勾 申 卯 玄 寅酉酉乙 子 癸巳 虎 龍 未午巳辰 常 空虎

In the year of Xinsi, during the first lunar month after the beginning of spring, the month general was "Shenhou" (God of the After). The divination was made on the day of Yiyou and the hour of Guiwei. It belonged to the Jiashen decade, with the empty hour in Wu and Wei. At that time, there was a heavy snowstorm, and many people were suffering from cold and hunger, which inspired the author to cast this divination. The lesson pattern was "Zhi Yi", "Bu Bei", and "Luan Shou". The month general "Zi" was placed on the hour of Wei. The four lessons were: Yi was placed in the Chén palace, with You on Chén, forming the first lesson (You was multiplied by "Liu He"); You had寅 on it, forming the second lesson (寅 was multiplied by "Tai Yin"); the day branch You still had寅 on it, making the third lesson the same as the second, so only three lessons were formed, hence called "Bu Bei"; and寅 had Wei on it, forming the fourth lesson (Wei was multiplied by "Qinglong"). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was Wei (hidden stem Yiwei, multiplied by "Qinglong", representing wife wealth, falling into the empty hour), the second transmission was Zi (hidden stem Wuzi, multiplied by "Nobleman", representing official seal), and the third transmission was Si (hidden stem Guisi, multiplied by "White Tiger", representing son).

斷曰：據此課象，今歲天氣亢旱，風大雨少，田禾欠熟，且有疫癘死亡之患。蓋因初傳未為風伯，中傳子為神后之將，而子加未位是風伯會神后，但未宮是旬空而子加臨亦是落陷，末傳巳為白虎克日支，而正月酉為天鬼剋日干。又因未為田園，子為稻穀亦空，俱落空陷，故知田禾欠熟，又酉為鬼支克干，此為上門亂首，種種凶象，而況寅為劫煞入加臨日支，三傳遞克，全無和氣，凶荒之征也。後果如占。

Master Wu Shiqing explained: According to this divination chart, this year the weather is extremely dry, with strong winds and little rain, leading to poor harvests and the outbreak of plague and deaths. Why? The first transmission is 'Wei' which represents the Wind God, and the middle transmission is 'Zi' which is the general of 'Shenhou'. 'Zi' is placed on 'Wei', indicating the Wind God meeting with 'Shenhou'. However, 'Wei' falls in the旬空 (empty period), so 'Zi' also falls into the empty and陷 (trapped) position. The final transmission is 'Si' which is occupied by 'Baihu' (White Tiger) and it attacks the day branch. In the first month, the heavenly ghost is in 'You', which also attacks the day stem. Moreover, 'Wei' represents farmland and 'Zi' represents rice, both falling into empty and陷 positions, so the harvest is poor. 'You' as a ghost branch attacks the day stem, which is called 'Shangmen Luanshou' (upper gate disordering the head). In addition to these ominous signs, 'Jiesha' (calamity) in 'Yin' is added to the day branch, and the three transmissions are successively attacking each other, with no harmony at all, indicating a year of famine and disaster. Later, it indeed came true.

劫煞： 日支：子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 巳 寅 亥 申 巳 寅 亥 申 巳 寅 亥 申 天鬼：正五九月酉，二六十月午，三七十一月卯，四八十二月子。

The method of selecting two Inauspicious Sha for this lesson is as follows: Jiesha is determined by the day branch. For example, if the day branch is Zi (rat), Jiesha is in Si (snake); if it is Chou (ox), Jiesha is in Yin (tiger); if it is Yin (tiger), Jiesha is in Hai (pig), and so on. Tian Gui is determined by the month. In the first, fifth, and ninth months, Tian Gui is in You (rooster); in the second, sixth, and tenth months, it is in Wu (horse); in the third, seventh, and eleventh months, it is in Mao (rabbit); and in the fourth, eighth, and twelfth months, it is in Zi (rat). This lesson is cast in the first month, so Tian Gui is in You (rooster), which is exactly on the day stem.

涉害者，因上克下有二三四，或下賊上有二三四，是賊克紛紛，不成重審、元首、經用，則尋涉害之法。其取用，先以寅申巳亥有直賊上神受賊之上神為用，其中末二傳亦照天地盤之相因。如寅申巳亥無賊上神，則尋下之寅申巳亥被上神直克之，或寅或申或巳或亥克干，或子午卯酉克干，亦尋取論。倘課內上無寅申巳亥直賊上，又無受克則以子午卯酉有直賊上神，以上神受賊之支神為用。

The method of "Involving Harm" is determined as follows: if there are two or more instances where the upper god harms the lower god, or two or more instances where the lower god steals from the upper god, and the harms and thefts are confused, then it is not a case of "Re-examination" or "Original Head," nor is it a case of "Comparison." In such cases, the method of "Involving Harm" is used. The order of selection is: first check among the four "Clave" branches (寅, 申, 巳, 亥) whether any directly steal from the upper god; take the upper god that is stolen from as the initiating transmission. The middle transmission and final transmission are still determined according to the conventional method of adding and multiplying on the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate. If there is no stealing from the upper god among the four Clave branches, then look for the branch among the four Clave branches that is directly harmed by the upper god on the Earth Plate; or if the four Clave branches harm the day stem, or the four "Middle" branches (子, 午, 卯, 酉) harm the day stem, these are also considered in the search. If the lesson contains neither the four Clave branches directly stealing from the upper god nor the four Clave branches being harmed, then change to the four Middle branches (子, 午, 卯, 酉) and select the one that directly steals from the upper god, taking the upper god that is stolen from as the initiating transmission.

其法：上寅申巳亥受賊不取，用下寅申巳亥受克不取用，子午卯酉類推。首以寅申巳亥直賊上以受賊之上神為用。若寅申巳亥無賊上，則尋下之寅申巳亥有被上神直克以為克之上神者為用。倘課內下無寅申巳亥直賊上，又下無寅申巳亥受上克，則以子午卯酉直賊上神為用，以上神受賊之支為用。若子午卯酉無賊上神，則尋子午卯酉有被上神直克以來克之上神為用。此涉害取用，仍要論陰陽相配。如甲陽日則尋寅申巳亥四支所賊上神之陽支。若無陽支則尋下寅申巳亥被上神之陽支所克賊為用。又無受上神之陽支所克賊，則尋子午卯酉賊上神之陽支為用。如無陽支受下子午卯酉所賊，則尋子午卯酉被上之陽支所克為用。若無子有陽相配之支，轉尋寅申巳亥所載上神之克神為用。雖非陰陽相配，亦要細查一番，合知一則用知一之法，要論陰陽。若涉害有似不用論陰陽也。取用陰日類推。

Now explain the method of selection in more detail: The upper layer's寅 (Yin), 申 (Shen), 巳 (Si), and 亥 (Hai) are not taken if they are being stolen from. The lower layer's寅 (Yin), 申 (Shen), 巳 (Si), and 亥 (Hai) are also not taken if they are being overcome. The same logic applies to 子 (Zi), 午 (Wu), 卯 (Mao), and 酉 (You) in sequence. First, identify the寅 (Yin), 申 (Shen), 巳 (Si), and 亥 (Hai) that directly steal from the upper god, and take the upper god that is being stolen from as the initiating transmission. If none of the four young branches steal from the upper god, then in the second step, look for the寅 (Yin), 申 (Shen), 巳 (Si), and 亥 (Hai) in the earth plate that are directly overcome by the upper god, and take the upper god that is doing the overcoming as the initiating transmission. If neither the lower layer's four young branches directly steal from the upper god nor are overcome by the upper god, then in the third step, take the branch among 子 (Zi), 午 (Wu), 卯 (Mao), and 酉 (You) that directly steals from the upper god, and use the one that is being stolen from as the initiating transmission. If the four middle branches also do not steal from the upper god, then look for the branch among the four middle branches that is directly overcome by the upper god, and take the upper god that is doing the overcoming as the initiating transmission. When selecting the initiating transmission through involvement of harm, it is also necessary to consider the pairing of yin and yang. For example, if the day is yang (like Jia), look for a yang branch among the branches that steal from the upper god in the寅 (Yin), 申 (Shen), 巳 (Si), and 亥 (Hai). If there is no yang branch, look for a yang branch among the branches that are overcome by the upper god's yang branches in the earth plate's寅 (Yin), 申 (Shen), 巳 (Si), and 亥 (Hai). If there is still no yang branch, look for a yang branch among the branches that steal from the upper god in the子 (Zi), 午 (Wu), 卯 (Mao), and 酉 (You). If there is still no yang branch, look for the one that is overcome by the upper god's yang branches among the子 (Zi), 午 (Wu), 卯 (Mao), and 酉 (You). If it is still impossible to find a yang branch, then turn to take the god that overcomes the upper god among the寅 (Yin), 申 (Shen), 巳 (Si), and 亥 (Hai) as the initiating transmission. Although this approach does not conform to the pairing of yin and yang, it is still necessary to examine carefully: if it conforms to the principle of knowing one, use the method of knowing one, and still consider yin and yang. As for the involvement of harm itself, it seems that it does not need to conform to yin and yang. The method for yin days follows the same logic.

庚寅五月立夏未將，乙酉日戊寅時，甲申旬，占陰宅吉凶，亂首、涉害、不備。 蛇貴 朱 戌亥子丑 后 龍陰 陰六 財 乙未 龍 六 酉 寅 陰 未寅 寅酉 父 戊子 貴 勾 申 卯 玄 寅酉 酉乙 子 癸巳 虎 青 未午巳辰 常 空虎

In the year of Gengyin, in the fifth month, the month general was "Xiao Ji" on the branch Wei (the recorded solar terms and month general have slight discrepancies). The divination was made on the day Yiyou and the time Wuyin, belonging to the Jiashen decade (the empty branches of the decade are Wu and Wei). The divination concerned the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of a burial site's风水. The lesson pattern was "Luan Shou", "She Hai", and "Bu Bei". The month general Wei was placed on the branch Yin at the time of divination. The four lessons were: Yi was placed in the Chén palace, with You on Chén, forming the first lesson (You was riding "Liu He"); You had Yin on it, forming the second lesson (Yin was riding "Tai Yin"); the day branch You still had Yin on it, making the third lesson the same as the second, so only three lessons were formed, hence the name "Bu Bei"; Yin had Wei on it, forming the fourth lesson (Wei was riding "Qing Long"). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was Wei (hidden stem Yiwei, riding "Qing Long", representing wife wealth, properly falling on the empty branch of the decade); the second transmission was Zi (hidden stem Wuzi, riding "Nobleman", representing parents); the third transmission was Si (hidden stem Guisi, riding "White Tiger", representing children).

斷曰；此風水在西山，無真龍正穴。然不備之中亦有好處。何以論之？玄武為風水，居卯臨戌位是西北山崗也。未為來龍，以五月居夏令。以未為來龍，但甲申旬午未坐空即以無真龍。螣蛇為穴，但居亥臨午落空即以無正穴，喜乘旬丁長生，主穴活潑有情。然美中不全，亦可取：喜貴人左旋，為逆水之局。四課下寅之對沖為對案是申，理合艮山坤向，兼丑未也。勾陳主明堂而勾陳居申位為內明堂，而對案山有朱雀河魁建丙臨巳，主出文明富貴，利於中房也。但嫌子爻空戰巳火為子孫爻而被中傳子水所克，定艱子息。酉為乙日之胎神，陰見寅木生巳火子爻，辰年十一月酉日主婢妾連生兩兒。因巳為雙義故也。辰年者，因酉胎加辰也。十一月者何？因子爻巳火加子也。酉日者何？因陰見寅木加酉也。

Wu Shiqing explained: This site has a good feng shui located in the western mountain, though it lacks a true dragon and main tomb, but it has its own advantages in the state of 'incomplete'. How so? 'Xuanwu' governs feng shui, it rides on卯 and arrives at戌 position,戌 is located in the northwest, so it is said to be a hill in the northwest. In the summer month of May, the coming dragon is 未, but in this ten-day period, the Jiashen day is empty at午 and 未, so the coming dragon falls into an empty position, thus it is said there is no true dragon. 'Teng Snake' determines the tomb, but it rides on亥 and arrives at午 and falls into an empty position, thus it is said there is no main tomb; fortunately, it rides on the ten-day period of Ding and has the growth, so the tomb is still lively and harmonious. Though it is not perfect, it still has its merits: it is favorable that the nobleman rotates to the left, forming an inverse water pattern. The fourth lesson has the god of寅, the opposite of寅 is申, which is the opposite mountain, which is in line with the艮 mountain and坤 direction and also includes丑 and未. 'Gou Chen' governs the bright hall, Gou Chen is at申 position, which is the inner bright hall; the opposite mountain has 'Zhu Que' and 'He Kuai', the month builder of Bing fire is at巳, which indicates people who will achieve cultural and wealthy status, especially benefiting the middle branch. Unfortunately, the descendants' element is affected by emptiness and conflict -巳 fire is the descendants' element, but it is attacked by the middle transmission of Zi water, so the descendants will certainly have difficulties. You is the fetal god of the second day, the Yin spirit of寅 wood comes to generate巳 fire, the descendants' element, so it is predicted that on the酉 day of the辰 year, the servant woman will give birth to two sons successively, because巳 has the meaning of a pair. Why is it the辰 year? Because the fetal god酉 is placed on the辰. Why is it the eleventh month? Because the descendants' element巳 fire is placed on the子. Why is it the酉 day? Because the Yin spirit寅 wood is placed on the酉.

但玄武臨辛戌之位為小路，主墳邊有小路克比，與兄弟宮有礙。龍神空陷，長房人財不旺。天后太陰為水口，主出水密。螣蛇作羅城落陷，主包抱不密。初中兩傳財貴空陷，一二代虛利虛名。末傳子爻巳火為日支之長生學堂，陰神河魁乃文明之宿，三代中房長房子孫必出青衿科甲之貴。文兼武權之職，存此一案，以俟後學依而斷之。 此課以寅所載之未為用。

Looking further down: "Black Tortoise" is positioned at the辛戌 position, which represents a small path, indicating a small path running through the graveyard, which harms the siblings and is unfavorable for the brother's branch. The dragon god falls into an empty and depressed position, leading to the lack of prosperity in the first family's descendants and wealth. "Heavenly Empress" and "Tai Yin" are the two generals governing the water outlet, which is tightly sealed. "Teng Snake" forms a surrounding wall but falls into a depressed position, indicating that the outer perimeter is not secure. The first and middle transmissions' wealth lines and noblemen are empty and depressed, meaning the first couple of generations will only have empty fame and profit. The final transmission's offspring line is巳 fire, which is exactly the position of growth and the academy for the day branch酉 gold. Its hidden spirit is "River Chief," a star of civilization, so from the third generation onwards, the middle family and the first family's descendants will surely produce scholars and high officials, and they will be both literary and martial, holding actual power. This case is specially recorded here for future students to refer to and deduce. The method of selecting this case is to take the 未 carried by寅 as the initiating transmission.

癸酉七月立秋午將，辛卯日庚寅時，甲申旬，占科場事，報寅時。 勾龍 六 酉戌亥子 空 涉 龍蛇 貴常 父 乙未 蛇 朱 申 丑 白 害 亥未 午寅 子 丁亥 龍 蛇 未 寅 常 曲 未卯 寅辛 財 辛卯 玄 貴 午巳辰卯 玄 直 后 陰

In the year Guiyou, after the beginning of autumn in the seventh lunar month, the month general is "Shengguang" (Victory Light) on the horse (Wu) branch. The divination is made on the day Xinmao (Xin-Mao) and the time Gengyin (Geng-Yin), which falls under the Jiashen (Jia-Shen) ten-day period (the empty branches are Wu and Wei). The question concerns academic examinations. The person reports the time as Yin hour. The lesson pattern is "Shehai" (Involvement of Harm) and "Quzhi" (Curved Straight). The three transmissions form a wood trinity with the branches Hai, Mao, and Wei. The month general Wu is placed on the hour branch Yin. The four lessons are: Xin is placed in the Xu branch, with Xu carrying Yin, forming the first lesson (Yin carries Tai Chang); Yin carries Wu, forming the second lesson (Wu carries the Nobleman); the day branch Mao carries Wei, forming the third lesson (Wei carries Teng Snake); and Wei carries Hai, forming the fourth lesson (Hai carries Qinglong). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Wei (hidden dry branch Yiwei, carrying Teng Snake, representing parents, which is exactly the empty branch), the second transmission is Hai (hidden dry branch Dinghai, carrying Qinglong, representing children), and the third transmission is Mao (hidden dry branch Xinmao, carrying Xuanwu, representing wife and wealth).

斷曰；公今中矣。曰：何以報一時即知其中。蓋因先鋒為幕貴，且臨日干上。月將午火為官貴又加寅命，是以必中無疑。然發用未作旬空，必俟未年太歲填實，方中甲榜。 此課以所載之未為用，七月立秋午為月將。

Master Wu Shiqing explained: You will pass this examination. Someone asked: You only mentioned one hour, how can you be sure I will pass? He answered: The leading god is exactly the official of wealth, and it is located above the day stem; the current month general, which is the fire of wu, is also the official of wealth, and it is added to your birth time of yin. Therefore, it is certain that you will pass. However, the initiating transmission of wu falls in the empty period of the ten days, so you must wait until the year of wu, the great age, fills this empty period, then you can pass the imperial examination. In this divination, the initiating transmission is taken as wu; after the beginning of autumn in July, the current month general is wu.

丁丑二月春分戌將，癸未日戊午時，甲戌旬，口報午時，占會試中否，涉害、從革。 青空 勾酉戌亥子 虎 陰空 勾青 印 乙酉 勾 六申 丑 常 卯亥 酉巳 官 丁丑 常 朱未貴后 寅 玄 亥未 巳癸 財 辛巳 貴 蛇午巳辰卯 陰

In the year of Dingchou, during the second lunar month after the spring equinox, the month general is "River Chief" (Xu). The divination is made on the day of Guiwei and the time of Wuwu. This belongs to the Jiaxu decade, with the empty hour in Shen and You. The person reports the time as Wushiyi, asking whether he will pass the imperial examination. The lesson pattern is "Involvement of Harm" and "Metallurgical Transformation." The three transmissions form a metal circle with the combination of Si, You, and Chou. The month general Xu is placed on the time of Wu. The four lessons are: Gui is placed in Chou, with Si on Chou, forming the first lesson (Si is accompanied by the Nobleman); Si has You on it, forming the second lesson (You is accompanied by Gou Chen); the day branch Wei has Hai on it, forming the third lesson (Hai is accompanied by Tian Kong); and Hai has Mao on it, forming the fourth lesson (Mao is accompanied by Tai Yin). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is You (the hidden stem is Yiyou, accompanied by Gou Chen, which is the official seal for the day of Gui, and it falls in the empty hour); the second transmission is Chou (the hidden stem is Dingchou, accompanied by Tai Chang, which is the official star); the third transmission is Si (the hidden stem is Xinsi, accompanied by the Nobleman, which is the wife's wealth).

斷曰：貴德財馬臨身，且居太歲之丑位，必應今年甲榜。況年上月將青龍主片言入相，又甲戌旬首河魁為官，乃文明之宿，二者會於行年，定是今年甲榜。後果然。

Wu Shiqing interpreted: Nobleman, daily virtue, wealth hexagram, and the Post-horse all fall upon this person, and they are located in the position of the Tai Suu (Year's Master) Chou. It is certain that this person will pass the imperial examination this year. Moreover, the current year's hexagram is governed by the Month General riding the Azure Dragon. The old saying states, "The Month General riding the Azure Dragon, a single word leads to becoming a minister." The beginning of this ten-day period is Jia Xu, where Xu is the River Chief and acts as an official star, and it is also a star associated with civilization. These two converge on the person's hexagram, thus confirming that this person will be admitted to the imperial examination this year. Later events proved this to be true.

此課以巳所載之酉為用。癸日陰貴在巳，德在巳，癸水克巳火為財。亥卯未日馬在巳。臨身者，以日干為身。居太歲之位，即巳加丑位而丑為本年之太歲也。

This lesson's "Fayong" (Initiating Transmission) takes the酉 (You) mentioned above in the巳 (Si) position. Why is it said that the noble virtue, moral strength, wealth, and post-horse (驿马) all gather in the巳? Because the Yin noble virtue (阴贵) of the癸 (Gui) day is in the巳, and the day's moral strength (日德) is also in the巳; the癸 water overcomes the巳 fire, and the巳 is also the wealth (财); the post-horse of the亥 (Hai),卯 (Mao), and未 (Wei) days is also in the巳.the so-called "临身" (to be present at the body) refers to taking the day stem as the body, and the巳 is precisely the divine entity (神) that the癸 relies upon.the so-called "居太岁之位" (to be in the position of the year's master) means that the巳 is placed on the丑 (Chou) position, and the丑 is precisely the year's master (太岁) of the Dingchou year.

癸亥正月雨水亥將，己亥日辛未時，甲午旬，有兩客進坐索占，涉害、曲直、迴環。 朱蛇 六 酉戌亥子 貴 龍玄 玄蛇 比 乙未 青 勾 申 丑 后 未卯 卯亥 財 己亥 蛇 龍 未 寅 陰 卯亥 亥己 鬼 癸卯 玄 空 午巳辰卯 玄 虎常

In the year Guihai, during the first lunar month after the rain on the second day, the month general was "Dengming" (亥). The divination was made on the day Jihai and the time Xinwei, which falls in the Jiawu decade (the empty branches are in Chen and Si). At that time, two guests entered the room and sat down to seek divination. The lesson pattern was "Shehai", "Quzhi", and "Huian". The month general亥 was placed on the branch Wei (未) for the time of divination. The four lessons were: Jihai was placed in the Wei branch, with亥 on top, forming the first lesson (亥 was riding on "Teng Snake"); on the branch Wei, there was卯 on top, forming the second lesson (卯 was riding on "Xuanwu"); the day branch亥 still had卯 on top, so the third lesson was the same as the second; on the branch卯, there was未 on top, forming the fourth lesson (未 was riding on "Qinglong"). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was未 (the hidden stem was Yiwei, riding on "Qinglong", which was a companion for the day Jihai); the middle transmission was亥 (the hidden stem was Jihai, riding on "Teng Snake", representing wife and wealth); the final transmission was卯 (the hidden stem was Guimao, riding on "Xuanwu", representing official and ghost).

斷曰：龍神發用，傳課結成官局，來意必占今年功名事。繫在六月即有欽召之應。蓋春得進旺之木，遇夏則枝葉茂盛，將來事業遠大。曰：六月之說何也？未為正月之皇恩發用，中傳亥為正月之天詔，謂六月者，因亥加於未而未為六月也。後果六月如驗。 此課以卯所載之未為用。

Master Wu Shiqing interpreted: "The Azure Dragon" initiates the transmission, and the four lessons and three transmissions form an official structure, indicating the question is definitely about this year's official position, and there will be a response from the court in June. Because the wood of spring is just beginning to flourish, and once summer comes, the branches and leaves will be abundant, suggesting a far-reaching future career. The guest asked: Why specifically mention June? The answer is: The initiating transmission's "Wei" corresponds to the imperial grace deity of the first month, and the middle transmission's "Hai" corresponds to the heavenly decree deity of the first month; it is determined to be June because "Hai" is placed on "Wei," and "Wei" is in the month builder's position for June. Later, it was indeed verified in June. This lesson's initiating transmission takes "Wei" from the "Mao" position.

天詔： 月：寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 子 丑 詔：亥 子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 皇恩： 正七月未，二八月酉，三九月亥，四十月丑，五十一月卯，六十二月巳。

The heavenly decree deities are determined according to the Month Builder, and they are always three positions before the Month Builder: for the寅 month, it is亥; for the卯 month, it is子; for the辰 month, it is丑; for the巳 month, it is寅; for the午 month, it is卯; for the未 month, it is辰; for the申 month, it is巳; for the酉 month, it is午; for the戌 month, it is未; for the亥 month, it is申; for the子 month, it is酉; for the丑 month, it is戌. The imperial grace deities are: for the first and seventh months, it is未; for the second and eighth months, it is酉; for the third and ninth months, it is亥; for the fourth and tenth months, it is丑; for the fifth and eleventh months, it is卯; for the sixth and twelfth months, it is巳. This divination is cast in the first month, so the imperial grace deity is未 and the heavenly decree deity is亥. The two deities are exactly one being the Initiating Transmission and the other the Middle Transmission.

丙子二月春分戌將，乙酉日辛巳時，甲申旬，因犯罪已定重闢，索占吉凶，涉害、天獄。 蛇貴 朱 戌亥子丑 后 龍陰 陰六 財 乙未 龍 六 酉 寅 陰 未寅 寅酉 父 戊子 貴 勾 申 卯 玄 寅酉 酉乙 子 癸巳 虎 青 未午巳辰 常 空虎

In the year Bingzi, during the second lunar month after the spring equinox, the month general is "River Chief" Xu. The divination is made on the day Yiyou and the time Xinsi, belonging to the Jiashen decade (the empty branches are in Wu and Wei). The person being divined has been sentenced to death and is seeking to know his fortune. The lesson pattern is "Involvement of Harm" and "Heavenly Prison." The month general Xu is placed on the time branch Si. The four lessons are: Yi is placed in the Chén branch, with You on Chén, forming the first lesson (You is accompanied by "Liu He"); You has寅 on it, forming the second lesson (寅 is accompanied by "Tai Yin"); the day branch You still has寅 on it, which is the same as the second lesson; and寅 has Wei on it, forming the fourth lesson (Wei is accompanied by "Qinglong"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Wei (the hidden stem is Yiwei, accompanied by "Qinglong," representing wife and wealth, which is exactly on the empty branch); the middle transmission is Zi (the hidden stem is Wuzi, accompanied by "Nobleman," representing parents); and the final transmission is Si (the hidden stem is Guisi, accompanied by "White Tiger," representing children).

斷：目今必遇恩赦，六月便有出獄之徵。曰：何以言之？因皇恩臨干，天赦居支，又中傳太歲作貴人生日干，罪雖至重，亦能轉凶為吉。曰：六月出獄者何？因貴人加未也。 此課以寅所載之未為用。

Wu Shiqing explained: At present, one will certainly encounter a pardon, and by June there will be signs of release from prison. Someone asked: Why do you say this? The answer was: The divine grace of the emperor is present on the day stem, and the divine heavenly pardon is located on the day branch. The middle transmission's zi is both the current year's master and the nobleman of the yi day. It reverses to be born on the day stem - although the crime is extremely severe, it can turn from misfortune to good fortune. Another question was asked: Why is the release fixed for June? The answer was: Because the nobleman's governing deity is added on the wei, and wei is in the month builder for June. The initiating transmission of this lesson takes the wei carried on the yin.

皇恩： 正七月未，二八月酉，三九月亥，四十月丑，五十一月卯，六十二月巳。 天赦：春寅夏午秋申冬子。

The method of determining the two forgiving deities: For the Imperial Grace, in the first and seventh months, it is in the Earthly Branch Wei; in the second and eighth months, in You; in the third and ninth months, in Hai; in the fourth and tenth months, in Chou; in the fifth and eleventh months, in Mao; in the sixth and twelfth months, in Si. For Heavenly Pardon, in spring it is in Yin, in summer in Wu, in autumn in Shen, and in winter in Zi. This divination is performed in the second month of spring, so the Imperial Grace is in You and Heavenly Pardon is in Yin. One is present on the day stem and the other is in the day branch, thus the judgment is of pardon.

乙酉七月立秋午將，庚子日甲申時，甲午旬，來人占課，不言某事，涉害、顧祖。 六勾 朱 卯辰巳午 龍 白玄六龍 鬼 甲午 龍 蛇 寅 未 空 申戌辰午 父 甲辰 六 貴 丑 申 虎 戌子午庚 財 壬寅 蛇 后 子亥戌酉 常 陰玄

In the year of Yiyou, after the beginning of autumn in the seventh month, the month general is "Shengguang" (winning light) at the hour of Wu. On the day of Gengzi and the time of Jiashen, the divination is cast, belonging to the Jiawu decade (the empty branches are in Chen and Si). The person only asks to cast the lesson, without stating the specific question. The lesson pattern is "Shehai" (involved in harm) and "Gu Zu" (looking back to ancestors). The month general Wu is placed on the hour of Shen. The four lessons are: Geng is located in the Shen palace, with Wu on top of Shen, as the first lesson (Wu is riding the Azure Dragon); Wu has Chen on top, as the second lesson (Chen is riding Liu He); the day branch Zi has Xu on top, as the third lesson (Xu is riding the Black Tortoise); Xu has Shen on top, as the fourth lesson (Shen is riding the White Tiger). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Wu (hidden stem Jiawu, riding the Azure Dragon, representing official ghost on the day of Geng), the middle transmission is Chen (riding Liu He, representing parents, falling into the empty branch), and the final transmission is Yin (hidden stem Renyin, riding Teng Snake, representing wife's wealth).

斷曰：午為勝光，七月午為天馬，則且光天馬同午，來意必問行。訣斷曰：勝光同天馬，來意問行人，過月望赤龍，眷屬到門庭。曰：然。因中末空亡，是以月內不來，過月驛馬克辰，故應丙辰日。何曰望赦龍？因末寅為驛馬克著中傳辰龍，此斷辰日而到門庭也。

Wu Shiqing explained: Wu is called "Shengguang," and the Heavenly Horse in July also falls on Wu. Shengguang and Heavenly Horse are in the same position, so the inquiry must be about someone who is away from home. The verse says: "Shengguang and Heavenly Horse together, the inquiry is about a traveler; after the month, the red dragon appears, family members arrive at the door." The person said: "Exactly." Because both the Middle Transmission and the Final Transmission fall in the旬空, so the person cannot return within this month; after this month, the Post-horse goes to overcome the Middle Transmission's Chen, so it should be on the Bingchen day. Why is it called "the red dragon appears"? Because the Final Transmission's Yin is the Post-horse, which goes to overcome the Middle Transmission's Chen where the Azure Dragon is, thus determining that family members will arrive on the Chen day.

又曰：此課占功名能復舊缺否？余曰：顧祖中末空，有初必無終。龍化為蛇例，請告始得榮。蓋因初龍末蛇，龍神克下，上官不足，復任月餘，果被劾逮問。 此課以庚所載之午為用。此課獨論干上之支為用，想必以庚身在申載午，用午為用也，仍要參稽為宜。 天馬，正七月午，二八月申，三九月戌，四十月子，五十一月寅，六十二月辰。

Another person asked: Using this divination, can we determine if he can regain his position in official service? Wu Shiqing answered: The divination forms the pattern 'Looking Back to Ancestors' with both the middle and final transmissions empty. There is a beginning but no end; this is an example of 'the dragon transforming into a snake'. Only by voluntarily resigning can he preserve his dignity. Because the first transmission is accompanied by the Azure Dragon and the final transmission by the Teng Snake, the dragon god is also inversely overcome by the lower god, indicating that his superior does not treat him well. Later, he regained his position for more than a month, and was indeed impeached and arrested. The initiating transmission of this divination is taken from the palace of the metal element, which is associated with the horse of the hour. This divination mainly uses the god above the day stem as the basis. Probably because the metal element is located in the monkey, and the monkey carries the horse, so the horse is used. The exact method still requires further reference to other examples. The method of determining the Heavenly Horse: in January and July, it is in the horse; in February and August, it is in the monkey; in March and September, it is in the dog; in April and October, it is in the rat; in May and November, it is in the ox; in June and December, it is in the tiger.

丙寅年丑月夏至未將，甲申癸酉時，甲申旬，因一客袖藏一冊而他人不知何物，予從占之。涉害、顧祖。 朱六勾青 卯辰巳午 六龍玄后 子午龍 蛇 寅 未 空 辰午戌子 財辰六 貴 丑 申 白 午申子甲 兄寅蛇 子亥戌酉 后陰玄常

In the year of Bingyin, after the summer solstice, the month general was "Xiao Ji" on the "Chou" branch (the original text recorded the month as "Chou" month, which does not match the solar term). On the day of Jiashen and the hour of Guiyou, a divination was made. It belonged to the Jiashen ten-day period (the empty branch was in "Wu" and "Wei"). At that time, a guest had a book hidden in his sleeve, and everyone else did not know what it was. The author set up a divination to guess. The lesson pattern was "She Hai" and "Gu Zu". The month general "Wei" was added to the hour of You. The four lessons were: Jia was placed in the "Yin" branch, with "Zi" on top of "Yin", as the first lesson ("Zi" was riding "Tian Hou"); "Zi" had "Xu" on top, as the second lesson ("Xu" was riding "Xuan Wu"); the day branch "Shen" had "Wu" on top, as the third lesson ("Wu" was riding "Qing Long"); "Wu" had "Chen" on top, as the fourth lesson ("Chen" was riding "Liu He"). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was "Wu" (riding "Qing Long", representing a son, falling into the empty branch), the middle transmission was "Chen" (riding "Liu He", representing wife's wealth), and the final transmission was "Yin" (riding "Teng Snake", representing a brother).

斷曰：此必文書之類。蓋青龍主文書為發用，而且午為子孫爻。又是文書。曰易書者，以子午為易氣，故以易斷之也。 此課以申所載之午為用。

Wu Shiqing interpreted that what was hidden in the sleeve must certainly be a document. This is because the Azure Dragon governs documents and is in the position of Initiating Transmission. The hour of Wu is also the grandson爻, and the grandson also governs documents. As for determining it to be a book of the Yi, it is because the positions of Zi and Wu belong to the changing energy of the Yi, so the term Yi is used. The Initiating Transmission of this divination takes the Wu found on the position of Shen.

遙克者，力量不雄，主所卜難成。遙克者，繫四課上下全無克賊，不成重審、元首、比用、涉害諸格，則尋遙克之法。先以日干為主而與二三四上神較之。若有一上神剋日干，為神遙剋日，曰蒿矢課取此為用以為克之支神為用。若上神全無剋日干，則又論日干而克上神。若有一上神被日干克者，曰日遙克神，名為彈射課，取此為用以受克之上神為用。如或有二克，或克二者，亦照比用之法用之。若三傳相因，亦如天地盤乘加之例。如比用之法，何也？亦以日支之陽配陽，而陰用陽支神為用也。

The strength of a "remote overcoming" lesson is not strong, indicating that the matter involved is difficult to achieve. The conditions for forming a "remote overcoming" lesson are that there is no overcoming or stealing among the four lessons, and it does not form a "re-examining" or "original leader" lesson, nor does it form a "comparison using" or "involving harm" lesson. Then the method of "remote overcoming" is applied. Starting with the day stem, compare it with the heavenly stems of the second, third, and fourth lessons. If one heavenly stem is located two positions away and overcomes the day stem, this is called "heavenly stem remotely overcomes the day stem," and the lesson is named "arrow shot." The heavenly stem that overcomes the day stem is taken as the initiating transmission. If none of the heavenly stems overcome the day stem, then look back to see which heavenly stem is overcome by the day stem. If one heavenly stem is overcome by the day stem, this is called "day stem remotely overcomes heavenly stem," and the lesson is named "shooting arrow." The heavenly stem that is overcome is taken as the initiating transmission. If there are two instances of overcoming or one heavenly stem overcomes two instances, then the method of "comparison using" is still applied. The middle and final transmissions are obtained according to the usual method of the heaven plate and earth plate. The so-called method of "comparison using" means still pairing yang with yang and yin with yin, taking the heavenly stem that is compared with the day stem as the initiating transmission.

戊寅三月清明戌將，己巳日乙丑時天氣亢旱，萊陽臺中遲父師因思宗祈雨，占何日有雨，遙克、玄胎。 虎常 空 寅卯辰巳 玄 青 丑 午 陰 六空 青常 官 丙寅 空 勾 子 未 后 亥寅 丑辰 財 乙亥 六 六 亥戌酉申 貴 寅巳 辰己 子 壬申 貴 朱蛇

In the year of Wuyin, third month, after the Qingming festival, the month general was "Heqi" (戌). The divination was made on the day of Jisi and the time of Yichou, belonging to the Jiazi cycle (the empty hours were in Xu and Hai). At that time, it had been a long time since it rained, and the late master of Laiyang performed a rain invocation for the Emperor Sizong. He asked which day it would rain. The lesson pattern was "Yao Ke" and "Xuan Tai". The month general 戌 was placed on the time of Chou. The four lessons were: Jia (己) was placed in the Wei palace, with Chen on top of Wei, forming the first lesson (Chen was accompanied by Tai Chang); Chen had Chou on top, forming the second lesson (Chou was accompanied by Qinglong); the day branch Si had Yin on top, forming the third lesson (Yin was accompanied by Tiankong); Yin had Hai on top, forming the fourth lesson (Hai was accompanied by Liuhe). The three transmissions were: the first transmission was Yin (the hidden stem was Bingyin, accompanied by Tiankong, which was the official star on the day of Jia); the middle transmission was Hai (the hidden stem was Yihai, accompanied by Liuhe, which was the wife's wealth, falling into the empty hour); the final transmission was Shen (the hidden stem was Renshen, accompanied by Guiren, which was the son's fortune).

斷曰：巳午之日先有狂風起，出旬甲戌日小雨，乙日大雨。蓋天罡辰加未位為風伯發用。寅為功曹，巳日寅為劫殺，功曹劫煞剋日，故主有狂風。又貴登天門天乙加亥為天門，龍神飛天青龍加午為飛天，皆行雨之象。因中末亥坐空亡，申臨陷位，故言出旬有驗。曰甲戌日小雨者，乘休氣空亡也。乙日大雨者，子卯相刑也。

Master Wu Shiqing explained: On the day of Si and Wu, there will first be strong winds. After this ten-day period, on the day of Jiaxu, there will be light rain, and on the day of Yi, there will be heavy rain. Why? The Heavenly Gang (Tian Gang) is located at Chen, which is on the position of Wei, and Wei is associated with the Wind God. It is also in the initiating transmission. The official (Gongcao) at Yin is the Jiesha for the day of Si, and Gongcao with Jiesha comes to attack the day stem, thus causing strong winds. Furthermore, the Nobleman (Guiren) is on the heavenly gate (Tianmen) - Tianyi is on Hai, and Hai is the heavenly gate; the Azure Dragon (Qinglong) also rises into the sky - Qinglong is on Wu, which is called flying heaven. These are signs of rain. However, because the middle transmission's Hai is in the empty position and the final transmission's Shen is in a declining position, it is said that the effect will only be seen after this ten-day period. The reason for only light rain on Jiaxu is that it is in a resting state and also in the empty position. The reason for heavy rain on Yi is that on that day, the day stem and the hour stem are in mutual conflict, and the water and wood elements are in turmoil.

原注乙日是子卯相刑，但查乙日是亥，丙日是子，有似丙焉。 劫煞：申子辰日巳，巳酉丑日寅，寅午戌日亥，亥卯未日申。

The original commentary says: The statement that Yi wood day and Zi and Mao branches are in mutual punishment should be checked. On this旬, the Yi day is paired with Hai, and it is the Bing day that is paired with Zi. Therefore, the term "Yi day" here should be "Bing day". Additionally, the method of determining Jiesha is as follows: on days of Shen Zi Chen, Jiesha is in Si; on days of Si You Chou, Jiesha is in Yin; on days of Yin Wu Xu, Jiesha is in Hai; on days of Hai Mao Wei, Jiesha is in Shen. This lesson is on Si day, so Jiesha is in Yin, which coincides with the position of Gongcao.

己丑五月芒種申將，癸酉日辛酉時，甲子旬，占續絃婚姻成否，遙克、蒿矢、退茹。 貴后 蛇 辰巳午未 陰 陰玄 空龍 鬼 辛未 陰 朱 卯 申 玄 未申 亥子 財 庚午 后 六 寅 酉 常 申酉 子癸 財 暗鬼己巳 貴 勾 丑子亥戌 白 青空

In the year of Jichou, in the fifth lunar month after the Grain in Ear, the month general is determined by 'transmission' to Shen. The divination is made on the day of Guiyou and the hour of Xinyou, which falls in the Jiazi cycle (the empty branch is in Xu and Hai). The question is about whether the matter of a second marriage can be successfully arranged. The lesson pattern is 'remote control', 'arrow', and 'retreating herb'. The three transmissions are Wei, Wu, and Si, in reverse order, hence called 'retreating herb'. The month general Shen is placed on the hour of You. The four lessons are: Gui is placed in the Xu branch, with Zi on top, forming the first lesson (Zi is ridden by the Azure Dragon); Zi has Hai on top, forming the second lesson (Hai is ridden by the Sky Void); the day branch You has Shen on top, forming the third lesson (Shen is ridden by the Black Tortoise); and Shen has Wei on top, forming the fourth lesson (Wei is ridden by the Tai Yin). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Wei (hidden stem Xinwei, ridden by Tai Yin, representing official ghost on the day of Gui); the second transmission is Wu (hidden stem Gengwu, ridden by Heavenly Empress, representing wife's wealth); the third transmission is Si (hidden stem Jisi, ridden by Nobleman, representing wife's wealth with hidden ghost).

斷曰：占婚必成，成後必有訟。蓋因干支上下相合子與丑合，而日支之上神申金又生日干癸水，女願與男連婚。喜財官旺相，而官為夫，財為婦，主夫婦偕老，有子之象也。有訟者何？中末生助初鬼，克害日上子龍神。又午火財加未鬼之位，必主因妻致訟。娶後月餘，前夫之弟告，費財百金；庚歲生佳兒。

Master Wu Shiqing interpreted: This marriage will certainly be arranged, but after it is completed, there will certainly be legal disputes. Why will it be arranged? The day stem and day branch are in mutual harmony - Zi and Chou are in harmony; the heavenly stem on the day branch, Shen metal, comes to nourish the day stem Gui water, indicating the woman is willing to marry the man. The wealth hexagram and official star are both receiving the prosperous and strong energy. The official star represents the husband, and the wealth hexagram represents the wife, indicating the couple will live happily together and have a son. Then where does the legal dispute come from? The middle transmission and final transmission both come to nourish the first transmission's official ghost, which turns back to harm the day stem's Azure Dragon riding Zi water; furthermore, the午 fire wealth hexagram is placed on the 未 ghost position - it will certainly be due to the wife that litigation arises. Later, he married for more than a month, and the woman's former husband's younger brother came to file a lawsuit, costing hundreds of taels of silver; in the year of Geng, he had a good son.

甲子年四月立夏酉將，癸卯日戊午時，甲午旬，因來意未白而密請占課，蒿矢、不備。 六勾 朱 未申酉戌 青 朱貴 貴陰 鬼 乙未 朱 蛇 午 亥 空 未巳 巳卯 父 丁酉 勾 貴 巳 子 虎 巳卯 卯癸 兄 己亥 空 后 辰卯寅丑 常 陰玄

In the year of Jiazi, in the fourth lunar month after the beginning of summer, the month general is "Congui" on the酉 branch. The divination is made on the day of Guimao and the hour of Wuwu, belonging to the Jiawu decanal cycle (the empty branches are in Chen and Si). The person asking the question refuses to state their purpose and only requests a secret divination. The lesson pattern is "Haoshı" and "Bu Bei." The four lessons are: the day stem Gui is placed in the Chen branch, with the卯 branch riding on it, forming the first lesson (the卯 branch is riding on "Nobleman"). The卯 branch is then riding on the巳 branch, forming the second lesson (the巳 branch is riding on "Tai Yin"). The day branch, which is also the卯 branch, is again riding on the巳 branch, which is the same as the second lesson, so the four lessons are actually only three, hence the term "Bu Bei." The巳 branch is then riding on the未 branch, forming the fourth lesson (the未 branch is riding on "Vermilion Bird"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is the未 branch (the hidden stem is Yiwei, riding on "Vermilion Bird," representing officials and spirits on the day of Gui), the middle transmission is the酉 branch (the hidden stem is Dingyou, riding on "Gou Chen," representing parents), and the final transmission is the亥 branch (the hidden stem is Jihai, riding on "Tian Kong," representing siblings).

斷曰：必為六甲而占也。蓋午時為癸日之胎。曰：然，男乎？抑女也？曰：干上卯屬震，為長男之象。又是幕貴，三傳四課純陰極陽，生貴兒必矣。且日支加日干，仰首見子，生必順利。但四課不備，未曾足月。生於何時？曰：六月生。因六月未為養神發用也。子日寅時生，因子沖午之胎神而地盤子位上加寅故也。

Master Wu Shiqing said: You must have come to divinate about pregnancy, because the noon hour is exactly the fetal god of the癸 day. The person said: Yes, then will it be a son or a daughter? The answer was: The卯 on the day stem belongs to the trigram Zhen in the Eight Trigrams, which represents the elder son, and also combines with the noble official; the three transmissions and four lessons are all yin branches. Yin reaching its extreme gives rise to yang, so it is certain to be a noble child. Moreover, the day branch is added upon the day stem, so when looking up, one sees the descendants, and the childbirth will certainly be smooth. However, since the four lessons are not complete, there is a fear that the child may be born before full term. Then the question was asked: When will it be born? The answer was: In June, because the未 of June is the nurturing god and is the one to initiate the transmission. Then determining the day and time, it is the子 day and寅 hour—because the子 comes to oppose the午 fetal god, and the子 position on the earth plate also has the寅 added upon it.

斷六月生者，以未為養神發用，斷之無差。即不發用，亦多斷於養神也。

Therefore, when determining the birth month, we take Wei as the nurturing spirit and appropriately apply the initiating transmission, so the deduction will be accurate. Even if the nurturing spirit does not coincide with the initiating transmission, when predicting the due date, it is mostly likely to fall on the position of the nurturing spirit.

丁卯年八月秋分辰將，乙巳日甲申時，甲辰旬，占兄弟鄉場中否？蒿矢、從革。 朱六 蛇 丑寅卯辰 勾 玄蛇 常貴 鬼 己酉 玄 貴 子 巳 青 酉丑 申子 子 乙巳 龍 后 亥 午 空 丑巳 子乙 財 癸丑 蛇 陰 戌酉申未 虎 玄常

In the year of Dingmao, during the eighth lunar month after the autumn equinox, the month general is "Heavenly Gang" (Tian Gang) on the辰 (Chen) branch. The divination is made on the day of Yi Si and the time of Jiashen. This falls within the Jiachen decade (Xun kong is in Yin and Mao). The divination concerns whether the brother can pass the local examination. The lesson pattern is "Hao Shi" and "Cong Ge" — the three transmissions form a metal circle with the combination of巳 (Si), You (Shen), and Chou (Xu). The month general, Chen, is placed on the time branch Shen. The four lessons are: Yi is placed in the Chen branch, with Zi on top of Chen, forming the first lesson (Zi is accompanied by "Nobleman"); Zi has Shen on top, forming the second lesson (Shen is accompanied by "Tai Chang"); the day branch Si has Chou on top, forming the third lesson (Chou is accompanied by "Teng Snake"); and Chou has You on top, forming the fourth lesson (You is accompanied by "Black Tortoise"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is You (hidden dry branch Jiyou, accompanied by "Black Tortoise", representing official ghost for the Yi day); the middle transmission is Si (hidden dry branch Yisi, accompanied by "Azure Dragon", representing son and daughter); the final transmission is Chou (hidden dry branch Guichou, accompanied by "Teng Snake", representing wife and wealth).

斷曰：兄弟皆中，午命在前，亥命在後。因蒿矢見金，如箭有簇，自四發用，箭數合式。朱雀加巳為翱翔有氣，文事武備皆得之矣。且子為乙日之陽貴，申為乙日之陰貴，則子上加申，正是貴臨貴位，必得兩貴周旋特薦而中，後果如占。又問何以分前後，因三傳逆合，又午命甲寅在巳日之前，亥命丁未在巳日之後，即過為前，將來為後，故知之。

Wu Shiqing explained: Both brothers will be successful, the one born in the year of Wu will come first, and the one born in the year of Hai will come later. Why? The divination forms into 'Hao Shi' and there is metal present, like an arrow with an iron tip. Starting from the fourth lesson, the number of arrows is in order. The Vermilion Bird is placed on Si, indicating the bird is in its proper season, spreading its wings and soaring, thus encompassing both literary and martial aspects. Moreover, Zi is the yang nobleman on the day of Yi, and Shen is the yin nobleman on the day of Yi. Now, Shen is placed on Zi, which is the nobleman's position, so two noblemen will intervene and recommend the person for success. Later events confirmed the prediction. Another question was asked about the order of precedence. Because the three transmissions are in reverse order and harmonious, the person born in the year of Wu has his birth day Jiayin before Si, while the person born in the year of Hai has his birth day Dingwei after Si. The past is considered first, and the future is considered last, hence the order.

蒿矢見金，有似見從革之金也。

The phrase "Hao Shi Jian Jin" means that in this divination, the initial hexagram forms a Hao Shi (arrow made of reed), and the three transmissions form the metal cycle of Si, You, and Xu, which is a pattern of metal. An arrow made of reed with a metal tip has power when it is shot, so it indicates success.

丁丑年二月雨水亥將，乙未日丙戌時，甲午旬，代占會試，蒿矢、連茹 蛇貴 朱 午未申酉 后 后常 朱六 鬼 丁酉 后 六 巳 戌 陰 酉申 午巳 財 戊戌 陰 勾 辰 亥 玄 申未 巳乙 父 己亥 玄 青 卯寅丑子 常 空虎

In the year of Dingchou, during the second lunar month after the rainwater solar term, the month general is "Dengming" (亥). The divination is made on the day of Yiwei with the time of Bingxu, which belongs to the Jiawu decade (the empty branches are in Chen and Si). This is a divination on behalf of someone taking the imperial examination. The lesson pattern is "Hao Shi" and "Lian Ru" — the three transmissions are in You, Xu, and Hai, connected in sequence. The month general,亥, is placed on the time branch,戌. The four lessons are: Yi is placed in the Chen branch, with Si on top, forming the first lesson (Si is covered by Liu He); Si has Wu on top, forming the second lesson (Wu is covered by the Vermilion Bird); the day branch, Wei, has Shen on top, forming the third lesson (Shen is covered by Tai Chang); and Shen has You on top, forming the fourth lesson (You is covered by the Heavenly Empress). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is You (hidden stem Dingyou, covered by the Heavenly Empress, representing official ghost for the day Yi); the middle transmission is Xu (hidden stem Wuxu, covered by Tai Yin, representing wife's wealth); the final transmission is Hai (hidden stem Jihai, covered by the Black Tortoise, representing parents).

斷：為人代占，今年必中。蓋發用酉為日鬼皇恩，中傳戌為河魁，正月戌為天喜，末為乙日之長生，又為太陽，最利試場之象，日支上申金為貴人官星支見。又朱雀午火生太歲之丑土，文字華藻合時。課名革故從新，更鄉科而中甲榜必無疑矣。但嫌支上申金為干支之絕，居官未能遠大也。

Wu Shiqing explained: This is a divination for someone else, and he will certainly pass the exam this year. Why? The initiating transmission is酉, which is both the day ghost of the Yi day and the divine grace of the emperor. The middle transmission is戌, which is the 'River Chief', and the Heavenly Joy of the first lunar month is also in戌. The final transmission is亥, which is the long life of the Bing wood, and also the position of the sun, which is most favorable for the examination hall. The metal of the day branch,申, is riding on the nobleman and the official star is present in the branch. Furthermore, the Vermilion Bird,午 fire, goes to generate the old age,丑 earth, and the literary style and expression match the prevailing trends of the time. The name of the divination is 'Reform the Old and Embrace the New', indicating a promotion from the local examination to the imperial examination, which is certain. Unfortunately, the metal of the day branch,申, is in the dead place of the heavenly stem and earthly branch, so his official career may not last long.

日鬼： 日：甲 乙 丙 丁 戊 己 庚 辛 壬 癸 鬼：申 酉 亥 子 寅 卯 巳 午 辰戌 丑未 皇恩：正七月未，二八月酉，三九月亥，四十月丑，五十一月卯，六十二月巳。 天喜： 正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二 戌 亥 子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉

The method of selecting the three deities used in this lesson is as follows. The day ghost is determined by the day stem: Jia day is in Shen, Yi day is in You, Bing day is in Hai, Ding day is in Zi, Wu day is in Yin, Ji day is in Mao, Geng day is in Si, Xin day is in Wu, Ren day is in Chen and Xu, Gui day is in Chou and Wei. Imperial Grace: in the first and seventh months, it is in Wei; in the second and eighth months, it is in You; in the third and ninth months, it is in Hai; in the fourth and tenth months, it is in Chou; in the fifth and eleventh months, it is in Mao; in the sixth and twelfth months, it is in Si. Heavenly Joy: in the first month, it is in Xu; in the second month, it is in Hai; in the third month, it is in Zi; in the fourth month, it is in Chou; in the fifth month, it is in Yin; in the sixth month, it is in Mao; in the seventh month, it is in Chen; in the eighth month, it is in Si; in the ninth month, it is in Wu; in the tenth month, it is in Wei; in the eleventh month, it is in Shen; in the twelfth month, it is in You. This lesson is cast in the second month, so Imperial Grace falls on You, which is the same position as the day ghost, and thus initiates the transmission. Therefore, it indicates receiving imperial favor and honor.

丁卯年正月立春子將，丁巳日癸卯時，甲寅旬，占升遷，蒿矢、玄胎。 勾青 六 寅卯辰巳 空 貴六 常青 鬼 癸亥 貴 朱 丑 午 虎 亥寅 丑辰 財 庚申 玄 蛇 子 未 常 寅巳 辰丁 兄 丁巳 空 貴 亥戌酉申 玄 后陰

In the year of Dingmao, after the beginning of spring in the first lunar month, the month general is "Shenhou" (God's Wife) on the branch of Zi. The divination is made on the day of Dingshi and the hour of Guimao, which belongs to the Jiayin decade (the empty branch is Zi and Chou). The question is about promotion. The lesson pattern is "Hao Shi" (Arrow) and "Xu Tai" (Mysterious Embryo). The month general Zi is placed on the branch of the hour, which is Mao. The four lessons are: Ding is placed in the branch of Wei, with Chen on top of Wei, forming the first lesson (Chen is ridden by Qinglong); Chen has Chou on top, forming the second lesson (Chou is ridden by Tai Chang); the day branch Si has Yin on top, forming the third lesson (Yin is ridden by Liu He); Yin has Hai on top, forming the fourth lesson (Hai is ridden by Guiren). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Hai (hidden stem Guihai, ridden by Guiren, representing official ghost on the day of Ding); the middle transmission is Shen (hidden stem Gengshen, ridden by Xuanwu, representing wife's wealth); the final transmission is Si (hidden stem Dingsi, ridden by Tiankong, representing brother).

斷曰：太歲月建生日干丁火，目今必然遷擢，其地多是山環水繞之地。蓋支為任所，而日支上加寅，寅屬艮卦艮為山，則主山。而寅與亥水相合天地盤寅亥相合，故主水，故應山水之地。發用蒿矢建金，即箭之有簇，又亥為丁日貴人德，為丁日干德，為巳支驛馬入為初傳，財官城吏全逢，催官迅速之兆。但忌日之陰陽制官，須防陳王田三姓人為祟。果癸亥日隨授都司，未幾被田司馬罷之。

Wu Shiqing interpreted the divination: The sovereign and the month builder both come to the day stem of Ding fire, indicating that promotion is certain at present, and the place he is assigned is mostly surrounded by mountains and water. Why? The day branch represents the place of appointment, and now the day branch has the element of Yin. Yin belongs to the trigram Gen, which represents mountain, hence it signifies mountains. Yin also combines with亥 water, with the heaven plate and earth plate combining Yin and亥, hence it signifies water. Combined, it is the land of mountains and water. The initiating transmission forms the arrow with iron tip, like an arrow with an iron head;亥 is both the nobleman and the virtue of the day stem Ding, and also the post-horse of the branch巳. Now it enters the first transmission, with the gods of wealth, officialdom, city and officials all present, indicating a rapid promotion. However, one should beware of the yin and yang spirits of the day stem opposing and restraining the official star, so one should be cautious of three people with the surname Chen, Wang and Tian interfering. Later, he was indeed appointed as the governor on the day Guihai, but soon afterwards was dismissed by Tian the military commander.

日上之陽神是辰，陰神是丑，而妨其所克者，則斷陳姓，以辰與陳同音也。又曰王田二姓，以丑字左邊添便是田，右邊去一便是王也。

Why can three surnames be determined? The yang spirit on the day stem is Chen, and the yin spirit is Chou. The harm to this person comes from the areas they are weak in. Determining the surname Chen is based on the homophony between "Chen" and "Chen." Determining the surname Wang and Tian is based on the shape of "Chou": adding one stroke to the left of "Chou" forms "Tian," and removing one stroke from the right forms "Wang."

辛卯年九月寒露辰將，辛巳日辛卯時，甲申旬，占行人何日到，蒿矢。 后陰 貴 午未申酉 玄 后貴空白 鬼 壬午 貴 蛇 巳 戌 常 未午子亥 印 癸未 后 朱 辰 亥 虎 午巳亥辛 兄 甲申 陰 六 卯寅丑子 空 勾龍

In the year of Xin Mao, during the ninth month after the Cold Dew, the month general is "Heavenly Gang" (Chen). The divination is made on the day of Xin Si and the hour of Xin Mao, belonging to the Jiashen decade (the empty hours are in Wu and Wei). The divination concerns the day when a person traveling away will return home. The lesson pattern is "Hao Shi". The month general Chen is placed on the hour branch Mao. The four lessons are: Xin is placed in the Xu palace, with亥 (Hai) on top of Xu, forming the first lesson (Hai is ridden by "White Tiger"); Hai has Zi on top, forming the second lesson (Zi is ridden by "Sky Void"); the day branch Si has Wu on top, forming the third lesson (Wu is ridden by "Nobleman"); Wu has Wei on top, forming the fourth lesson (Wei is ridden by "Heavenly Empress"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Wu (ridden by "Nobleman", representing official ghost, falling into the empty hour), the middle transmission is Wei (ridden by "Heavenly Empress", representing official seal, also falling into the empty hour), and the final transmission is Shen (hidden stem Jiashen, ridden by "Tai Yin", representing brother).

斷曰：行人自宅中已起程矣，應於丙戌日到。蓋亥為巳日之驛馬而臨日干，午火貴人臨日支。又蒿矢為用，行人速來，故知其起程。曰丙戌到者，因亥為馬而臨戌地，又為發用之墓絕午以戌為墓，以亥為絕，且寅為本命，午為用神，與戌作三合也，後果丙戌日至。

Master Wu Shiqing explained: The person who left home has already started his journey and will arrive home on the day of Bingxu. Why do we know he has already set out? Because the Post-horse, which is亥, is the Post-horse of巳 day, and it is directly above the day stem. The fire of午 is riding the Nobleman and is also directly above the day branch. Additionally, the divination forms a蒿矢 and the initiating transmission is active, indicating that the traveler will arrive quickly. Why is the arrival fixed on the day of Bingxu? Because the Post-horse亥 is located in the earth position戌, and戌 is the墓绝 place of the initiating transmission god. The fire of午 takes戌 as its墓 and亥 as its绝. Moreover, the person's true birth stem is寅, and his useful god is午. The combination of寅, 午, and戌 forms a Triple Harmony. Later, he indeed arrived home on the day of Bingxu.

己卯年六月小暑未將，己酉日戊辰時，甲辰旬，占病，蒿矢、三交。 六朱 勾 申酉戌亥 蛇 玄貴辰朱 鬼 乙卯 玄 龍 未 子 貴 卯子丑戌 父 丙午 空 空 午 丑 后 子酉戌己 子 己酉 六 虎 巳辰卯寅 陰 常玄

In the year of Ji Mao, sixth lunar month, after the beginning of Xiaoshu, the month general is used as 'Xiao Ji' (Minor Auspicious) in the hexagram. The divination is made on the day of Ji You and the time of Wu Chen, belonging to the Ji Chen decade (the empty branch is in Yin and Mao). The question is about illness. The lesson pattern is 'Hao Shi' (Arrow) and 'San Jiao' (Three Intersections). The month general 'Wei' is added to the time of divination. The four lessons are: Ji is placed in the Wei branch, with Wei carrying Xu, forming the first lesson (Xu carries the Vermilion Bird); Xu carries Chou, forming the second lesson (Chou carries the Heavenly Empress); the day branch You carries Zi, forming the third lesson (Zi carries the Nobleman); Zi carries Mao, forming the fourth lesson (Mao carries the Black Tortoise). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Mao (carrying the Black Tortoise, on the Ji day it is the official ghost, falling into the empty branch), the middle transmission is Wu (hidden dry branch Bing Wu, carrying Tian Kong, representing the parents), and the final transmission is You (hidden dry branch Ji You, carrying Liu He, representing the children).

斷：當年病無妨，何須再三詳，黑馬自夷來，跨上往西方，早覓玄空徑，教爾接命長，宅上見胎神，一陰並兩陽。蓋太歲發用作日破旬空，目今無妨，但嫌巳日卯作醫神發用而剋日，主醫人用藥不當。蓋卯木為鬼，巳火為虎，主脾土肺金受症，未能脫體，須東南錢劉金姓之醫，平肝清心肝屬木，心屬火，其病漸愈。否則，壬午春必有他慮矣。

Wu Shiqing first explained in four rhyming lines: There is no need to worry much about the illness this year; a black horse comes from afar and rides westward; seek an empty and quiet path early, so that you may prolong your life; the house shows the spirit of the fetus, with one yin branch and two yang branches. Then he explained: The master stem initiates the transmission and causes the day stem to break, and also falls in the empty period, so there is no problem at present; however, the卯 (Mao) is the god of medicine and initiates the transmission to overcome the day stem, indicating that the doctor's treatment is inappropriate. The卯 wood is the official ghost, and the巳 fire becomes the White Tiger, which indicates that the spleen earth and lung metal are both affected, and one cannot get out of trouble for a while; one must consult a doctor from the southeast named Qian, Liu, or Jin, using methods to calm the liver and clear the heart—since the liver belongs to wood and the heart to fire—the illness will gradually improve. Otherwise, in the spring of the Renwu year, there will be other concerns.

己丑年八月白露巳將，乙未日辛巳時，甲午旬，占病，蒿矢、連茹。 虎常 空 午未申酉 玄 玄常空龍 鬼 丁酉 玄 龍 巳 戌 陰 酉申午巳 財 戊戌 陰 勾 辰 亥 后 申未巳乙 父 己亥 后 六 卯寅丑子 貴 朱蛇

In the year of Jichou, during the eighth lunar month after the White Dew, the month general is 'Taiyi' (Great One) in the巳 (Snake) branch. The divination is made on the day of Yiwei and the time of Xinsi, which belongs to the Jiawu decade (the empty branches are in Chen and Si). The question concerns illness. The lesson pattern is 'Hao Shi' (Arrow) and 'Lian Ru' (Linked Grains) — the three transmissions are in You, Xu, and Hai, connected in sequence. The four lessons are: Yi is placed in the Chen branch, with Si riding on Chen, forming the first lesson (Si is ridden by 'Qinglong' (Azure Dragon)); Si has Wu riding on it, forming the second lesson (Wu is ridden by 'Tiankong' (Heavenly Void)); the day branch is Wei, with Shen riding on it, forming the third lesson (Shen is ridden by 'Tai Chang' (Great Constancy)); Shen has You riding on it, forming the fourth lesson (You is ridden by 'Xuanwu' (Black Tortoise)). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is You (hidden stem Dingyou, ridden by 'Xuanwu', representing official ghost for the day Yi); the middle transmission is Xu (hidden stem Wuxu, ridden by 'Taiyin' (Great Yin), representing wife's wealth); the final transmission is Hai (hidden stem Jihai, ridden by 'Tianhou' (Heavenly Empress), representing parents).

斷曰：病已臨床不起，八九月之會是其死期乎？何以知其病之不起？干支互乘申之絕氣，課傳革故從新，且八月申為天馬加日支，巳為未日之驛馬臨日干，正是二馬臨身。乙日干之上神是巳，為宅，巳居青龍；日支之上神是申居太常，則巳宅乘青龍，申宅乘太常，謂之孝服紙錢煞也。病人見驛馬固非所宜。何以知其不起臨床？因乙身加臨卯位辰為乙身，而卯為為床為棺也。何以知其死期？三傳內二陰一陽，中傳戌加酉位，是八九交會之時戌為九月，酉為八月。果交九月節如占。

Wu Shiqing interpreted: This patient has already been bedridden and is destined to die around the transition between August and September. How do we know he will not recover? The day stem and day branch are both in the state of absolute depletion under the influence of the metal element of Shen. The course of the transmission indicates a renewal of things. The Heavenly Horse of August is located in Shen and is added to the day branch, while the Post-horse of巳, which is the Post-horse of the day of Wei, is also on the day stem. Thus, two horses are both present on the patient's body. Furthermore, the upper god on the day stem of Yi is巳, which represents the house, and it is accompanied by the Azure Dragon. The upper god on the day branch is申, which also represents the house, and it is accompanied by Tai Chang. This is called the "Funeral Paper and Money Evil." The patient encountering the Post-horse is not auspicious. How do we know he is bedridden? Because the body position of Yi is located on卯, which is the position of the bed and the coffin. How do we determine the time of death? Among the three transmissions, there are two yin and one yang. The middle transmission of Xu is added to the position of You. Xu corresponds to September and You corresponds to August, which marks the transition between August and September. Later, after the beginning of September, the prediction proved accurate.

己巳年十一月冬至丑將，丁酉日庚戌時，甲午旬，因夜有人扣門聲，隨占一課，蒿矢。 貴后 蛇 申酉戌亥 陰 空玄常后 官 庚子 玄 朱 未 子 玄 卯子丑戌 父 癸卯 空 六 午 丑 常 子酉戌丁 比 甲午 六 勾 巳辰卯寅 虎 青空

In the year of Jisi, during the eleventh month after the winter solstice, the month general is "Da Ji" (Great Good) in the Chou branch. On the day of Dingyou and the hour of Gengxu, a divination was performed, belonging to the Jiawu decade (the empty branches are Chen and Si). The divination was started at night when someone knocked on the door. The lesson pattern is "Hao Shi" (Arrow). The month general Chou is placed on the hour branch Xu. The four lessons are: Ding is placed in the Wei branch, with Xu on top of Wei, forming the first lesson (Xu with "Heavenly Empress"); Xu has Chou on top, forming the second lesson (Chou with "Tai Chang"); the day branch You has Zi on top, forming the third lesson (Zi with "Black Tortoise"); and Zi has Mao on top, forming the fourth lesson (Mao with "Tian Kong"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Zi (hidden stem Gengzi, with "Black Tortoise", representing official star on the day of Ding); the middle transmission is Mao (hidden stem Guimao, with "Tian Kong", representing parents); and the final transmission is Wu (hidden stem Jiawu, with "Liu He", representing companion).

斷曰：來扣門者必因盜賊之事。及開門時，他曰：彼鄉有一舉人做亂。予傳一課占之，指日敗擒，無煩過慮。蓋因日干上戌墓加臨日支上子臨為死神，且玄武子水臨於酉為敗地酉為沐浴，日干之上神戌土又制之，是以不能持久，一交土旺時自休息矣。

Master Wu Shiqing interpreted the divination: The person knocking on the door is certainly involved in a robbery case. When the door was opened, the visitor said that there was a candidate in the village who had gathered people to cause unrest. He then divined again about this case and interpreted: The disturbance will soon be exposed and the culprit will be captured, so there is no need to worry. Why? The day stem's戌 is the墓神 (mound deity), which is superimposed upon the day branch. The day branch's子 is the Death Deity (death deity); the子 water, which is occupied by the Black Tortoise (Black Tortoise), is located in the酉, which is a败地 (declining place) —酉 is the Bathing (bathing). The戌 earth of the day stem also turns back to control it. Therefore, this disturbance will not last long, and when the earth becomes strong, it will naturally be resolved.

庚寅年十月立冬卯將，辛巳朔甲午時，甲戌旬，因日食占之何應，彈射、病胎、勵德。 六朱 勾 寅卯辰巳 蛇 白勾朱后 財寅勾 龍 丑 午 貴 亥寅辰未 子亥虎 空 子 未 后 寅巳未辛 兄申陰 白 亥戌酉申 陰 常玄

In the year of Gengyin, in the tenth month after the beginning of winter, the month general is "Tai Chong" (卯). On the day of Xinsi, which coincides with the new moon, and at the time of Jiawu, a divination is made. This falls within the Jiaxu decade, with the empty branch in Shen and You. The cause is a solar eclipse occurring in the sky, and the question is about its verification. The lesson pattern is "Dan She," "Bing Tai," and "Li De." The month general, which is卯, is placed on the time of午. The four lessons are: Xinh巳 is placed in the Xu branch, with Xu carrying Wei, as the first lesson (Wei carries the Heavenly Empress); Wei carries Chen, as the second lesson (Chen carries the Vermilion Bird); the day branch巳 carries寅, as the third lesson (寅 carries Gou Chen); and寅 carries亥, as the fourth lesson (亥 carries the White Tiger). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is寅 (carrying Gou Chen, representing wife wealth on the day of Xinh); the middle transmission is亥 (carrying the White Tiger, representing children); and the final transmission is申 (carrying Tai Yin, representing brothers, which falls in the empty branch).

遠斷曰：太歲寅為辛日之游都，臨翼軫發用，即臨巳位但是翼軫也。且寅為巳日之劫煞，正是乘披刑帶煞，東南楚地寅居巳居南當有戰爭之象。彈射有丸，憂驚必重，中傳亥為白虎，又為巳日之驛馬而沖剋巳日。末傳申為太陰而沖剋太歲，但申落旬空，陰謀必敗。又河覆井、玄入穴、虎出林、乘年，定主風多澇患，奈何雷公雷煞亥為雷公，申為雷煞並見，以作病胎，氣不收斂，民生多病之征也。越次日，雷電大作，次年水澇為災。餘占亦驗。

Wu Shiqing said that the Tai Su is in the position of Xin day, and now it is located in the territory of the constellations Yi and Zhen, and it is used in the position of Si. The territory of Si is also Yi and Zhen. The stem Yin is the Jiesha of Si day, which is called wearing punishment and wearing calamity. Yin is in the east and Si is in the south, so there will be signs of war in the southeast region of Chu. The divination is called "shooting," like a projectile being launched, with great worry and alarm. The middle transmission is in the position of Hai, which is the White Tiger, and it is also the Post-horse of Si day, which turns back to clash and control Si day. The final transmission is in the position of Shen, which is the Tai Yin, and it clashes and controls the Tai Su, but Shen is in the empty position of the ten days, so the conspiracy will ultimately fail. Looking further, the river covers the well, the Black Tortoise enters the pit, and the White Tiger comes out of the forest, riding on the current year, which indicates much wind and flooding. Unfortunately, the "Leigong" is in Hai, and the "Leisha" is in Shen, both appearing together to form a sick fetus, and the atmospheric energy cannot be contained, which is a sign of many people falling ill. The next day there was indeed a great thunderstorm, and the following year there was flooding. In addition, the other predictions also came true.

雷公，正五九月寅，二六十月亥，三七十一月申，四八十二月巳。雷煞，正五九月亥，二六十月申，三七十一月巳，四八十二月寅。

The method of determining the position of Lei Gong (Thunder God) is as follows: in January, May, and September, it is in Yin; in February, June, and October, it is in Hai; in March, July, and November, it is in Shen; in April, August, and December, it is in Si. The method of determining the position of Lei Sha (Thunder Harm) is as follows: in January, May, and September, it is in Hai; in February, June, and October, it is in Shen; in March, July, and November, it is in Si; in April, August, and December, it is in Yin. Since the divination is performed in October, Lei Gong is in Hai and Lei Sha is in Shen. Both appear exactly in the three transmissions.

昴星者，四課中無克賊而復無遙克，則為昴星矣。其法，則取天盤地盤之酉金作用。如陽日則天盤臨地盤酉位之支，如天盤申臨地盤酉位，則以申為發用初傳，若中傳陽日以日支上之加神為中，日干上之支神為末傳。又如陰日則取天盤之酉支臨地盤之支即地盤乘酉之支，如天盤酉加地盤戌位，則初傳以戌為用，陰日以日干上之支神為中，日支上之支神為末也。昴星卦有螣蛇發用曰冬蛇掩目，不能害人也。

The "Mao Star Lesson" is a category established among the Four Lessons when there is neither mutual overcoming nor remote overcoming. The method of using this lesson is specifically based on the metal of酉 (You). On a yang day, one takes the heavenly stem that is located on the Earthly Branch position of酉 (You) on the Heaven Plate. For example, if the heavenly stem of申 (Shen) is on the Earthly Branch position of酉 (You), then 申 (Shen) is used as the initial transmission. The middle transmission is taken from the Earthly Branch added to the day's Earthly Branch, and the final transmission is taken from the Earthly Branch on the day's Heavenly Stem. On a yin day, the process is reversed; one takes the Earthly Branch that is under the Heaven Plate's酉 (You). For example, if the Heaven Plate's酉 (You) is on the Earthly Branch position of戌 (Xu), then 戌 (Xu) is used as the initial transmission. The middle transmission is taken from the Earthly Branch on the day's Heavenly Stem, and the final transmission is taken from the Earthly Branch on the day's Earthly Branch. Additionally, if the "Mao Star Lesson" is initiated by "Teng Snake," it is called "Winter Snake Covering Eyes." In winter, the snake closes its eyes and remains dormant, unable to harm, thus the danger is naturally resolved.

甲申年正月立春子將，丁亥日己酉時，占歲內吉凶，昴星、炎上。 后陰 貴 申酉戌亥 玄 勾虎常后 兄 甲午 六 蛇 未 子 常 巳寅丑戌 子 丙戌 后 朱 午 丑 虎 寅亥戌丁 印 庚寅 虎 六 巳辰卯寅 空 勾青

In the year of Jiashen, after the beginning of spring in the first lunar month, the month general is "Shenhou" (Heavenly Empress) in the zodiac sign of Zi. The divination is made on the day of Dinghai and the hour of Jiyou, which falls within the Jiashen decade (the empty period is in Wu and Wei). The divination concerns the fortune and misfortune within this year. The lesson pattern is "Mao Xing" and "Yan Shang" — the three transmissions form a fire trinity with the signs of Yin, Wu, and Xu. The month general Zi is placed on the hour sign You. The four lessons are: Ding is placed in the sign of Wei, with Wu on top, forming the first lesson (Wu is riding "Heavenly Empress"); Wu has Chou on top, forming the second lesson (Chou is riding "Tai Chang"); the day sign Hai has Yin on top, forming the third lesson (Yin is riding "White Tiger"); Yin has Si on top, forming the fourth lesson (Si is riding "Gou Chen"). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Wu (riding "Liu He", representing brothers, which falls in the empty period on the day of Ding), the middle transmission is Xu (hidden stem Bingxu, riding "Heavenly Empress", representing children), and the final transmission is Yin (hidden stem Gengyin, riding "White Tiger", representing official seal).

斷曰：戌為墓神加日干，寅為白虎臨日支。又申歲戌為喪門，午為弔客入傳，末見寅為申歲之刑又為白虎，定有喪兵之虞。勾陳游都在巳而加地盤寅位，寅為日支之上神，而巳為日支之陰神也。辰陰者，即日支上之上神，為地盤所載之支也。幽燕之地是寅卯之位，又見寅為亥支之死神，巳為正月之陰煞，此地兵戈難免。且寅位加巳為游都刑剋太歲，主君不利。日干之神即臨干之戌位所載天盤之丑，為日陰神，又剋日支之亥，主西北有兵變，因戌居西北也。

Wu Shiqing explained: Xu is the tomb deity but placed on the day stem. Yin is riding the White Tiger and also located on the day branch. In the year of Shen, the Mourning-and-Condolence spirit is in Xu and the visitor is in Wu, both entering the three transmissions. The final transmission's Yin, which is also the year of Shen's offending deity, is riding the White Tiger—this year there must be worries of military defeat and loss of life. Gou Chen and You Du are both in Si and placed on the earth plate's Yin position: Yin is the upper deity of the day branch, and Si is the hidden deity of the day branch; the hidden deity refers to the upper deity of the day branch further up, which is the branch on the earth plate. The area of Youyan is exactly at the position of Yin and Mao, and Yin is the tomb deity of the Hai branch. Si is the hidden evil spirit of the first month. This area is bound to suffer from military calamity. Moreover, the position of Yin with Si, You Du turns to offend the sovereign, which is unfavorable to the ruler. The deity on the day stem—the deity on the Wu position, which is the heaven plate's Chou— is the hidden deity of the day stem, which also offends the Hai branch of the day branch, indicating military rebellion in the northwest, since Xu is located in the northwest.

喪門即太歲順行第三位，弔客即由太歲逆行第三位。 游都：甲 乙 丙 丁 戊 己 庚 辛 壬 癸 丑 子 寅 巳 申 丑 子 寅 巳 申 陰煞： 月：正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二 巳 卯 寅 丑 子 亥 戌 酉 申 未 午 辰

The method of determining the deities used in this lesson is as follows. The Mourning-and-Condolence spirit (Sangmen) is calculated by counting from the heavenly stem (Tai Sui) in the forward direction to the third position. The Guest spirit (Diaoke) is calculated by counting from the heavenly stem (Tai Sui) in the reverse direction to the third position. The Wandering Capital (You Du) is determined according to the day stem: on Jia day, it is Chou; on Yi day, it is Zi; on Bing day, it is Yin; on Ding day, it is Mao; on Wu day, it is Chen; on Ji day, it is Chou; on Geng day, it is Zi; on Xin day, it is Yin; on Ren day, it is Mao; on Gui day, it is Chen. The Yin Evil spirit (Yin Sha) is determined according to the month: in the first month, it is Si; in the second month, it is Mao; in the third month, it is Yin; in the fourth month, it is Chou; in the fifth month, it is Zi; in the sixth month, it is Hai; in the seventh month, it is Xu; in the eighth month, it is You; in the ninth month, it is Shen; in the tenth month, it is Wei; in the eleventh month, it is Wu; in the twelfth month, it is Chen. This lesson is cast in the first month, so the Yin Evil spirit is in Si, which coincides with the position of the Wandering Capital.

別責者，四課中有首尾同為三課，或二三同為三課，名曰不備。其不備之課，亦同昴星無賊克、無遙克，不成重審、元首、比用、涉害、知一、遙克者，其分別則在三課四課矣。四課全為昴星，三課名曰不備而為別責也。如陽日成課則以天干之合干同處之支所乘之上神為用。如戊陽日，戊與癸合，癸居地支丑位，則尋地盤丑位之加神為初傳。又如陰日成課，則以地支之三合膠一位用之，而不用加臨之神矣。三合前一位者，如巳酉丑、亥卯未，巳日用酉，酉日用丑，丑日用巳，亥日用卯，卯日用未，未日用亥。若中末二傳不論陽陰俱以日干上所加之神為之也。別責不備為無力之甚，凡占罔濟，不過利守矣。

"Alternative Responsibility" is also known as "Incomplete Lesson." It occurs when the first and last of the four lessons are the same, or the second and third are the same, resulting in only three lessons, hence called incomplete. This type of lesson, like the昴 star, has neither thief nor remote control, and does not form patterns such as repeated review, original head, comparison, involvement, knowledge of one, or remote control. The difference between the two lies only in the number of lessons: those with all four lessons are classified under the昴 star, while those with only three are called incomplete, and the method of using them is called Alternative Responsibility. On a yang day, the lesson is formed by taking the branch where the stem that combines with the day stem is located, and the upper god on that branch is used as the initial transmission. For example, if the day stem is Wu (戊), which is yang, Wu combines with Gui (癸), and Gui is located on the branch Chou (丑), so the upper god on the Chou branch is used as the initial transmission. On a yin day, the lesson is formed by taking the first branch of the triple harmony of the day branch, without considering the overlying god. For example, in the triple harmonies of Si-You-Chou and Hai-Mao-Wei, on Si day, use You; on You day, use Chou; on Chou day, use Si; on Hai day, use Mao; on Mao day, use Wei; on Wei day, use Hai. The middle and final transmissions are the same regardless of yin or yang, and are taken from the upper god on the day stem. Lessons of the Alternative Responsibility type have the weakest power, and are generally not effective in divination, but are favorable for defensive strategies.

丁丑年十二月冬至丑將，丁酉日癸卯時，甲午旬，因雪後天氣昏沉，占明日雪否，別責。 青空 勾 卯辰巳午 虎 六 寅 未 常 空常 勾空 子 辛丑 朱 朱 丑 申 玄 巳未 卯巳 比 乙巳 空 蛇 子亥戌酉 陰 未酉 巳丁 比 乙巳 空 貴後

In the year Dingchou, during the twelfth lunar month after the winter solstice, the month general is "Da Ji" (Great Favor) on the Chou branch. The divination is made on the day Dingyou and the time Guimao, which belongs to the Jiawu decade (the empty branches are in Chen and Si). The reason for the divination is that after snowfall, the sky was dark and cloudy, and the question is whether it will snow again tomorrow. The lesson pattern is "Bie Ze" (Differentiation of Responsibility). The month general Chou is placed on the branch Mao of the time. The four lessons are: Ding is placed in the Wei branch, with Si on top of Wei, forming the first lesson (Si is riding "Tian Kong"); Si has Mao on top, forming the second lesson (Mao is riding "Gou Chen"); the day branch You has Wei on top, forming the third lesson (Wei is riding "Tai Chang"); Wei again has Si on top, forming the fourth lesson, which is the same as the first, so only three lessons are formed, making it incomplete, and thus "Bie Ze" is used to determine the divination. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Chou (hidden stem Xinchou, riding "Zhu Que", which is the grandson for the day Ding); the second transmission is Si (riding "Tian Kong", which is the peer, and it falls in the empty branch); the third transmission is still Si.

斷曰：明日無雪且有日色。太陽發用，乘朱雀乃南方火之精也。且三傳四課純陰，陰極陽生，必有日所；至庚日未時有暴風起，酉為風殺，未為風伯，酉與未會故也。又丁日祿在午而值白虎加在庚，上下克戰，故有此應。

Master Wu Shiqing interpreted: Tomorrow not only will not snow, but the sun will also appear. This is because the god of the sun is at the initiating transmission, and it is accompanied by the Vermilion Bird, which is the essence of the southern fire. Moreover, the three transmissions and four lessons are all yin branches. When yin reaches its extreme, yang energy naturally arises, so the weather will definitely clear up. On the day of Geng, at the hour of Wei, a strong wind will arise, because You is the wind demon and Wei is the wind god, and the two gods combine. Furthermore, the luck of the day of Ding is at Wu, and Wu is occupied by the White Tiger, which is added to the position of Geng. The upper and lower parts mutually control and fight, hence the wind will appear as a response.

上風殺之例有二，一以正月寅起逆行十二支，一以風伯之例在申起正月逆行十二支，大約以寅起正月逆行十二。冬至後太陽在丑而朱雀加丑，曰庚日未時有柔風起，因庚在酉，酉為風煞，未時者，未為風伯則酉與未會故也。

Regarding the Wind煞, predecessors have two methods of calculation: one starts from the first month with the branch Yin and proceeds in reverse order through the twelve branches; the other follows the example of the Wind God, starting from the first month with the branch Shen and proceeding in reverse order through the twelve branches. Generally, the common practice is to start from the first month with the branch Yin and proceed in reverse. As for this particular case: after the Winter Solstice, the sun reaches the branch Chou, and the Vermilion Bird is precisely on Chou. Therefore, it is predicted that wind will arise at the hour of Wei on a day of Geng. The reason for mentioning the day of Geng is that Geng is associated with You, and You is the Wind煞. The reason for mentioning the hour of Wei is that Wei is the Wind God, and the two deities You and Wei meet at that hour, hence the wind occurs at that time.

風伯： 月：正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二 申 未 午 巳 辰 卯 寅 丑 子 亥 戌 酉 此風伯有三說，一專以未為風伯，一以此例為風伯，一以風煞之例起風伯，大約以未為多，次以正申逆行十二支。 風煞： 月：正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二 寅 丑 子 亥 戌 酉 申 未 午 巳 辰 卯 上風伯一例，觀此書有專用未為風伯而不照此例也。

The method of determining the position of Feng Bo (Wind God) by month is: in the first month, it is in Shen; second month, Wei; third month, Wu; fourth month, Si; fifth month, Chen; sixth month, Mao; seventh month, Yin; eighth month, Chou; ninth month, Zi; tenth month, Hai; eleventh month, Xu; twelfth month, You. However, there are three different methods for determining Feng Bo: one uses Wei exclusively as Feng Bo, another follows the above table, and the third follows the example of Feng Sha (Wind Harm). Generally, using Wei is most common, followed by the method of starting from Shen in the first month and moving counterclockwise through the twelve branches. Feng Sha follows the monthly positions: in the first month, it is in Yin; second month, Chou; third month, Zi; fourth month, Hai; fifth month, Xu; sixth month, You; seventh month, Shen; eighth month, Wei; ninth month, Wu; tenth month, Si; eleventh month, Chen; twelfth month, Mao. According to the above method of Feng Bo, this book actually uses Wei exclusively as Feng Bo and does not follow the table.

伏吟者，是諸神各歸本位，為伏吟，其課無克者，陽日用干上之支為發傳，以初傳所刑之支為中傳，以中傳所刑之支為末傳。如初傳繫子而子刑卯，以卯為中而卯又刑子以子為末也。又如初傳繫寅而寅刑巳，以巳為中，而巳刑申，以申為末也。此二者為二刑、為三刑之謂也。若初傳為自刑，則仍復照陽日用干上之支為中傳，陰日用支上之支為中傳，末傳亦是以中傳所刑之支為之。若中傳又為自刑，則末傳以中傳所沖之支為之也。此是無克之謂也。陰日同此類推。如丙辰陽日丙干上繫巳，是干支無克也。其法以丙上之巳為初傳，而巳刑申，以申為中，而申刑寅，以寅為末，此三刑之用也。如辛卯陰日，辛干上之支繫戌，亦是干支無克也，其法以日支之卯支為發傳而卯刑子，以子為中，而子刑卯，以卯為末，此二刑之用也以上為無克之例也。

A "Hidden Chant" lesson occurs when the Month General is exactly the same as the initial hour, all deities return to their original positions, and the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate completely coincide. In such a lesson, if there is no conflict, on a Yang day, the branch on the Day Stem is taken as the Initiating Transmission. Then, the branch that is刑ed by the Initial Transmission is taken as the Middle Transmission, and the branch that is刑ed by the Middle Transmission is taken as the Final Transmission. For example, if the Initial Transmission is Zi, which刑es Mao, then Mao is the Middle Transmission; if Mao again刑es Zi, then Zi is the Final Transmission. Another example is if the Initial Transmission is Yin, which刑es Si, then Si is the Middle Transmission; if Si again刑es Shen, then Shen is the Final Transmission. The first example is "two刑," and the second is "three刑." If the Initial Transmission itself is a self刑 branch, then on a Yang day, the branch on the Day Stem is still taken as the Middle Transmission, and on a Yin day, the branch on the Day Branch is taken as the Middle Transmission. The Final Transmission is still taken as the branch刑ed by the Middle Transmission. If the Middle Transmission is also a self刑, then the Final Transmission is taken as the branch opposite to the Middle Transmission. All the above examples are for cases without conflict, and for Yin days, the same logic applies. For example, Bingchen is a Yang day, and the branch on the Bing Stem is Si, with no conflict between the stem and branch, so Si is the Initial Transmission. Si刑es Shen, so Shen is the Middle Transmission; Shen刑es Yin, so Yin is the Final Transmission, which is the method of three刑. Another example is Xinmao, a Yin day, where the branch on the Xin Stem is Xu, and there is no conflict between the stem and branch, so the branch on the Day Branch, which is Mao, is taken as the Initiating Transmission. Mao刑es Zi, so Zi is the Middle Transmission; Zi again刑es Mao, so Mao is the Final Transmission, which is the method of two刑.

有克者何？其法仍以取受干克之支為發傳，而中末二傳亦照所刑而取也。若初為自刑，則中傳如陽日仍復照用干上之支為中，而末以中傳所刑之支為之也。如乙酉陰日，乙干上神繫辰，則辰受乙克，以辰為初傳，而中末亦照所刑而取也。但辰為自刑而中傳仍復照陰日用日支之酉為用，但中傳酉又是自刑，則以中傳酉支所沖之卯為末也，餘仿類推。伏吟卦占逃去之人及盜賊失物俱離不遠，貴人順行，支前一位尋；貴人逆行支後一位尋。已往為前，將來為後。

So how to determine the initiating transmission in a case of hidden chant with a conflict? Still take the branch that is overcome by the day stem as the initiating transmission, and the middle and final transmissions are determined by the punishments as usual. If the first transmission is self-punishment, then on a yang day, the middle transmission still takes the branch on the day stem, and the final transmission takes the branch that is punished by the middle transmission. For example, if the day is Yiyou (Yi and You), which is a yin day, the god on the Yi stem is Chen. Chen is overcome by the wood of Yi, so Chen is the first transmission. However, Chen is self-punishing, so the middle transmission is changed according to the yin day rule to take the day branch You. But You is also self-punishing, so the final transmission takes the branch that conflicts with You, which is Mao. The rest are handled in a similar way. Hidden chant divination is used to predict the whereabouts of a person who has run away, a thief, or lost property, and it indicates that the person or object is not far away. If the nobleman moves in the forward direction, look for him one position before the day branch. If the nobleman moves in the reverse direction, look for him one position after the day branch. Those who have already passed are considered as before, and those who are about to come are considered as after.

庚辰年三月清明戌將，辛卯日丙戌時，甲申旬，占六甲，伏吟、龍虎 勾青 六 巳午未申 空 蛇蛇 常常 財 辛卯 蛇 朱 辰 酉 虎 卯卯 戌戌 子 戊子 陰 蛇 卯 戌 常 卯卯 戌辛 財 辛卯 蛇 貴 寅丑子亥 玄 后陰

In the year Gengchen, third month, after Qingming, the month general is "River Chief" Xu. The divination is made on the day Xinmao and time Bingxu. It belongs to the Jiashen decade, with the empty position in Wu and Wei. The question is about pregnancy. The lesson pattern is "Hidden Chant" and "Dragon and Tiger." The month general Xu is placed directly on the time Xu, with the heaven plate and earth plate in the same position and not moving, thus forming a Hidden Chant. The four lessons are: Xin is placed in the Xu palace, and Xu remains on Xu, forming the first lesson (Xu with Tai Chang); Xu remains on Xu, forming the second lesson; the day branch Maos remains on Mao, forming the third and fourth lessons (Mao with Teng Snake). The three transmissions are: initial transmission is Mao (hidden heavenly stem Xinmao, with Teng Snake, representing wife's wealth on the Xin day), middle transmission is Zi (hidden heavenly stem Wuzi, with Tai Yin, representing son and daughter), and final transmission is again Mao.

斷曰：此必雙胎，皆男子也，主八月戌日辰時生，母子清吉。何以知為雙胎？以卯為辛金之胎而得又卯為重胎，又乘春天旺氣，故知其為又胎而兼母子清吉也。何以知為兩男？蓋以卯屬震為長男，並日干上戌為河魁，干宮所屬，亦為男也。何以知八月生，因八月建酉而酉沖卯胎，戌日以戌為養神，辰日者，以辰乘來沖干之戌也。

Wu Shiqing explained: This must certainly be a case of twins, and both are boys, who will be born on the day of Xu in the eighth month at the hour of Chen. Both mother and child will be safe. How do we know it is twins? Because Mao is the fetal deity of Xin Metal, and now the lesson is formed by hidden chant, with Mao on top of Mao, two layers of fetal deities overlapping, and accompanied by the vigorous energy of spring, so we conclude it is twins and both mother and child are safe and auspicious. How do we know both are boys? Mao belongs to Zhen in the Eight Trigrams, and Zhen represents the eldest son; additionally, the day stem is Xu, which is 'He Kuai', symbolizing the image of Qian Palace, also indicating a male. How do we know they will be born in the eighth month? Because the month builder of the eighth month is You, which directly opposes Mao, the fetal deity. We say the day is Xu because Xu is the nurturing deity; we say the hour is Chen because Chen opposes the day stem Xu.

養神在戌，不是辛日之養而是卯支日之養也。俟辰時沖干上之戌，在此則謂沖動卯支日之養是也。後學添解曰：辰即為卯沖動養神而亦可為辛日之養神取，斷辰時養也。

The explanation here states that the nurturing of the spirit in the戌 (Xu) is not referring to the nurturing of the spirit on a 辛 (Xin) day, but rather the nurturing of the spirit in the 卯 (Mao) branch. One must wait until the辰 (Chen) hour to冲 (conflict) the戌 (Xu) on the day stem, thereby exciting the nurturing of the spirit in the 卯 (Mao) branch. Therefore, it is fixed at the辰 (Chen) hour. Later scholars added another explanation: since the辰 (Chen) hour can also excite the nurturing of the spirit in the 卯 (Mao) branch, it can be directly regarded as the nurturing of the spirit on a 辛 (Xin) day. The conclusion remains the same, that it is the辰 (Chen) hour.

己丑年八月立秋午將，庚戌日壬午時，甲辰旬，占病，伏吟、玄胎。 龍空 勾 巳午未申 虎 玄玄蛇蛇 兄 戊申 虎 六 辰 酉 常 戌戌申申 財 甲寅 蛇 朱 卯 戌 玄 戌戌申庚 官 乙巳 勾 蛇 寅丑子亥 陰 貴後

In the year of Jichou, in the eighth lunar month after the beginning of autumn, the month general is "Shengguang" (Winning Light) at the hour of Wu. The divination is made on the day of Gengxu and the hour of Renwu, which falls in the Jiachen decade (the empty branch is in Yin and Mao). The question concerns illness. The lesson pattern is "Fuyin" (Hidden Chant) and "Xuaitai" (Black Tortoise's Embryo). The month general Wu is directly placed on the hour of Wu, with the heavens and earth disks overlapping and remaining still. The four lessons are: Geng is placed in the Sheng palace, with Sheng still on Sheng, forming the first lesson (Sheng is occupied by Teng Snake); Sheng is again on Sheng, forming the second lesson; the day branch Wu is still on Wu, forming the third and fourth lessons (Wu is occupied by Xuanwu). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Sheng (the hidden stem is Wu Sheng, occupied by Baihu, representing brothers on the day of Geng); the middle transmission is Yin (occupied by Teng Snake, representing wife and wealth, falling into the empty branch); the final transmission is Si (the hidden stem is Yi Si, occupied by Gou Chen, representing official star).

斷：此課不利占病，丁巳日必死。蓋因申為庚之祿，又為戌日之馬，兩皆發用入傳，中傳寅為庚日之絕又為旬空，病人見驛馬乃神氣出遊象。三傳玄胎，主別處投胎之象。申為白虎臨日發用，巳為官鬼克干，而傳又無天醫，故以丁巳日決之。

Wu Shiqing explained: This divination is most unfavorable for predicting illness, and the person will surely die on Dingsi day. Why? Shen is both the禄神 of Geng and the Post-horse of Xu day, and both have entered the three transmissions and initiated the transmission. The middle transmission's Yin is exactly the绝地 of Geng day, and it also falls in the旬空. The patient encountering the驿马 indicates a sign of the spirit leaving the body. The three transmissions also form a 'Xu Tai', suggesting the main focus is on rebirth elsewhere. Shen rides the White Tiger and initiates the transmission on the day, while Si acts as an official ghost to attack the day stem. Moreover, the three transmissions lack the Tianyi, so it is concluded that the person will die on Dingsi day.

天巫： 月：正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 子 丑 寅 卯

Here is the heavenly shaman deity, which is the star governing medicine. It moves in order through the months: in the first month it is in Chen, in the second in Si, in the third in Wu, in the fourth in Wei, in the fifth in Shen, in the sixth in You, in the seventh in Xu, in the eighth in Hai, in the ninth in Zi, in the tenth in Chou, in the eleventh in Yin, and in the twelfth in Mao. This divination was performed in the eighth month, so the heavenly shaman should be in Hai. However, the three transmissions are in Shen, Yin, and Si, and the heavenly shaman is not among them. Therefore, it is said that there is no Tianyi in the transmission, and the illness cannot be cured.

返吟者，乃子加午、卯加酉，諸神各加沖射之位也。課中克之少者，以重審、元首取用，克之多干，以知一、涉害取用。三傳初末相同而沖乎中傳也。若夫丁未、己示、辛未、丁丑、己丑、辛丑四課無克，乃名無依，以支神之井欄沖射上所得之神以為初傳，而日支所乘為中傳，日干所乘為末傳。夫井欄者，以丑沖巳，未沖亥也。返吟卦，主凡事不定，反覆不寧。

The "returning echo" divination is when the hour stem is added to the opposite hour branch, such as Zi added to Wu, Mao added to You. In this type of divination, the heavenly stems are each placed on the position opposite to themselves on the Heaven Plate. If the number of conflicting positions is small, the method of repeated review and original head is used; if the number of conflicting positions is large, the method of knowing one and involving harm is used. The three transmissions in this case are such that the first and last transmissions are the same branch, while the middle transmission is exactly opposite to both. On days with the stems Dingwei, Jiwei, Xingwei, Dingchou, Jichou, and Xinchou, there are no conflicts in the four lessons, which is called "no support." In such cases, the initial transmission is determined by the branch of the day, using the "well frame" position that is opposite to the day branch. The middle transmission is the god riding on the day branch, and the final transmission is the god riding on the day stem. The well frame refers to the pairs of conflicting positions: Chou and Si, Wei and Hai. The returning echo divination indicates that matters are uncertain and unstable, with constant changes and restlessness.

甲戌年二月春分戌將，戊辰日丙辰時，甲子旬，占功名，反吟、玄胎。 蛇貴 朱 亥子丑寅 后 玄六 常朱 父 己巳 常 六 戌 卯 陰 辰戌 巳亥 財 乙亥 朱 勾 酉 辰 玄 戌辰 亥戊 父 己巳 常 青 申未午巳 常 空虎

In the year of Jia Xu, during the second lunar month after the spring equinox, the month general is "River Chief" (He Qiu)戌. The divination is made on the day of Wu Chen and the time of Bing Chen, which falls within the Jia Zi decade (the empty branch is in Xu and Hai). The subject of the divination is official rank and reputation. The lesson pattern is "Reverse Echo" and "Black Tortoise Embryo." The month general戌 is placed on the time of the divination, and the heaven and earth disks each conflict with each other, thus forming the pattern of "Reverse Echo." The four lessons are: Wu is placed in the Si palace, with Si riding on Hai, forming the first lesson (Hai rides on the Vermilion Bird); Hai is placed on Si, forming the second lesson (Si rides on Tai Chang); the day branch Chen is placed on Wu, forming the third lesson (Wu rides on Liu He); and Wu is placed on Chen, forming the fourth lesson (Chen rides on the Black Tortoise). The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Si (hidden stem Ji Si, riding on Tai Chang, representing parents on the day of Wu); the middle transmission is Hai (riding on the Vermilion Bird, representing wife and wealth, falling into the empty branch); and the final transmission is again Si.

斷曰；素所占者皆不許中，惟此君必中高魁。曰：何也？蓋因戊日返吟，是巳為日德而加亥是德入天門，況且三傳又為發用，更兼丑為戊之陽貴，地盤未為陰貴，而丑加未位，是兩貴令合，辰為斗罡，又為二月之五鬼，而斗鬼合成魁字，是以必中高魁，不須疑慮沖剋生空，必荷聖恩之象。及發榜后王公祖三公子偕來相顧，乃長興周仲璉先生也。

Wu Shiqing interpreted the divination: In the past, when I have divined for people regarding academic success, I have mostly not predicted that they would pass, but this person is certainly destined to achieve a high rank. Someone asked why, and I explained that on a Wu day, the return rhyme is formed. The巳 is the daily virtue of Wu and is placed on the亥, which is exactly the "virtue entering the heavenly gate." Moreover, it is also the initiating transmission of the three transmissions. Furthermore, the丑 is the yang nobleman of Wu, and the未 is its yin nobleman on the earth plate. Now the丑 is placed on the未 position, and the two noblemen are exactly meeting. The辰 is the "dou gang" and also the five ghosts of the second month. The combination of "dou" and "ghost" forms the character "kuai." Therefore, I concluded that he will certainly achieve a high rank. As for the aspects of conflict, overcoming, generation, and emptiness, there is no need to be doubtful, for this divination clearly shows the image of receiving the grace of the sage. When the list was published, the three sons of the Wang family came to visit, and it was then known that this divination was for Mr. Zhou Zhonglian from Changxing.

此返吟涉害取用。 五鬼： 月：正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二 午 辰 寅 酉 卯 申 丑 巳 子 亥 未 戌

This lesson, although a reverse rhyme, still follows the method of involving harm. The five ghosts are selected according to the month: in the first month they are in Wu, in the second in Chen, in the third in Yin, in the fourth in You, in the fifth in Mao, in the sixth in Shen, in the seventh in Chou, in the eighth in Si, in the ninth in Zi, in the tenth in Hai, in the eleventh in Wei, and in the twelfth in Xu. This lesson is cast in the second month, so the five ghosts are in Chen, which is the same position as the "dou gang," forming the image of the character "kui."

八專者，謂干支同處一位也。如丁未日，丁成未位，是干支同處一位也，則四課轉成二課，課內有克者，仍從賊克、比用、涉害三法取用。若無克干，則不復取遙克之法，因干支同位不遙也。即用八專之法，如陽日則順從干上陽神得三而止，陰日則逆從支上陰神得三而止，是為發用也。若中末二傳，概用日干上臨神為用也。八專卦主淫泆。

The "Eight Special Lessons" refer to lessons where the day stem and day branch reside in the same palace. For example, on a Dingwei day, the Ding stem is located in the Wei position, so the stem and branch are in the same palace, resulting in four lessons being combined into two. If there is a conflict within the lesson, it is still resolved using the three methods of thief conflict, ratio use, and involvement of harm. If there is no heavenly stem conflicting with the day stem, the method of remote conflict is not used, because the stem and branch are in the same position, so there is no concept of "remote." In such cases, the special method of the Eight Special Lessons is used: on a yang day, start from the yang god on the day stem and count forward to the third position; on a yin day, start from the yin god on the day branch and count backward to the third position. The resulting god is the initiating transmission. As for the middle transmission and final transmission, they are both taken from the god that resides on the day stem. The Eight Special Lessons indicate issues of improper sexual behavior between men and women.

何為陽日順從干上陽神得三而止？如庚陽日，庚上加丑，丑是庚上之陽神則從丑起順數至第三位是卯以為用也。何為陰日逆從支上陰神得三而止？如丁未陰日，未支上加辰，辰是未支上之陰神，如地盤辰位加丑，丑是未支上之陰神，則從丑之陰神起逆數至第三位是亥，以亥為用也。餘可推。

What is meant by "a yang day follows the yang spirit on the day stem, counting forward three positions"? For example, if the day stem is Geng (庚), which is a yang day, and the day branch is Chou (丑), then Chou is the yang spirit on the day stem. Starting from Chou and counting forward three positions leads to Mao (卯), so Mao is used as the initiating transmission. What is meant by "a yin day follows the yin spirit on the day branch, counting backward three positions"? For example, if the day is Dingwei (丁未), which is a yin day, and the day branch is Wei (未), then the yin spirit on the day branch is Chen (辰), and on Chen we add Chou (丑), which is the yin spirit of Wei. Starting from Chou and counting backward three positions leads to Hai (亥), so Hai is used as the initiating transmission. The rest follows the same pattern.

辛未年四月立夏酉將，己未日戊辰時，甲寅旬，占功名，八專、絕嗣、鑄印。 蛇貴 朱 戌亥子丑 后 白貴 虎貴 父 丁巳 虎 六 酉 寅 陰 巳子 巳子 兄 壬戌 朱 勾 申 卯 玄 子未 子己 鬼 乙卯 玄 龍 未午巳辰 常 空虎

In the year Xinwei, in the fourth lunar month after the beginning of summer, the month general is "Conggui" (from the酉 branch). On the day Jiwei and at the hour Wuchen, a divination is made concerning official rank. It belongs to the Jiayin cycle (the empty branch is Zi and Chou). The lesson pattern is "Ba Zhuang" (Eight Special), "Jue Si" (No Successor), and "Zhu Yin" (Casting the Seal). The heavenly stem Ji is placed in the branch Wei, and the day branch is also Wei, so the heavenly stem and branch are in the same position, forming the pattern "Ba Zhuang". The four lessons are: Ji is placed in Wei, and the branch Wei is occupied by Zi, forming the first lesson (Zi is accompanied by the nobleman). Zi is then occupied by Si, forming the second lesson (Si is accompanied by the white tiger). The third and fourth lessons are the same as the first two. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Si (hidden stem Dingsi, accompanied by the white tiger, representing parents), the middle transmission is Xu (hidden stem Renxu, accompanied by the vermilion bird, representing brothers), and the final transmission is Mao (hidden stem Yimao, accompanied by the black tortoise, representing official ghosts).

斷曰：居官主月內遷轉，但難以久任。蓋因月建巳為白虎，未日巳為驛馬，俱為發用，其力更見雄矣。又戌加巳位為鑄印，是鑄印乘軒其意即乘驛馬，定應遷轉。但嫌貴臨空害，故難以久任也。後果如占。 此八專以涉害為用。

Wu Shiqing interpreted the divination: Officials who receive this divination will be transferred within this month, but they will not hold the position for long. Why? The month builder for April is on Si, and Si is also occupied by the White Tiger. Moreover, Si is the Post-horse position for the day of Wei, so the three elements are combined at the initiating transmission, naturally creating strong influence. Furthermore, Wu is placed on Si, forming the casting seal, and the casting seal is also riding the轩车, which means riding the post-horse, so it definitely indicates promotion. Unfortunately, the nobleman is located on Kongwang, causing harm, so it is difficult to hold the position for long. Later events confirmed the prediction. The eight special elements of this divination are used according to the method of involving harm.

起祿例 甲祿到寅，乙祿到卯不居卯而居辰，丙戊祿到巳，丁己祿居午不居午而居未，庚祿到申，辛祿到酉不居酉而居戌，壬祿到亥，癸祿到子不居子而居丑。 祿也者，即五行之臨官也。陽干有力，陰干實無力。故陽干居寅申巳亥之臨官方，而陰干實居辰戌丑未之冠帶方也。 起驛馬例 申子辰馬居寅，寅午戌馬居申，亥卯未馬居巳，巳酉丑馬居亥。

The method for determining the禄神 (favorable position) is as follows: Jia's禄 is in寅; Yi's禄 is originally in卯, but it resides in辰 instead; Bing and Wu's禄 are in巳; Ding and Ji's禄 are originally in午, but they reside in未 instead; Geng's禄 is in申; Xin's禄 is originally in酉, but it resides in戌 instead; Ren's禄 is in亥; and Gui's禄 is originally in子, but it resides in丑 instead. The禄 refers to the officialdom position of the Five Phases. Yang heavenly stems have strength, while Yin heavenly stems are actually weak, so Yang stems occupy the officialdom positions of寅,申,巳, and亥, while Yin stems actually fall into the capping positions of辰,戌,丑, and未. As for the method of determining the Post-horse (post-horse), in the water triad of申,子,辰, the Post-horse is in寅; in the fire triad of寅,午,戌, the Post-horse is in申; in the wood triad of亥,卯,未, the Post-horse is in巳; and in the metal triad of巳,酉,丑, the Post-horse is in亥.

辛巳年十月小雪寅將，己未日癸酉時，甲寅旬，占功名，八專、鑄印、絕嗣。 蛇貴 朱 戌亥子丑 后 虎貴 虎貴 父 丁巳 虎 六 酉 寅 陰 巳子 巳子 兄 壬戌 朱 勾 申 卯 玄 子未 子己 鬼 乙卯 陰 龍 未午巳辰 常 空虎

In the year Xinsi, during the tenth month after the Minor Snow festival, the month general is "Gongcao" (寅). On the day Jiwei and at the hour Guiyou, a divination is made concerning official rank. This is in the Jiayin cycle (the empty branch is Zi and Chou). The divination concerns official rank. The lesson pattern is "Ba Zhuang" (Eight Special), "Zhu Yin" (Casting Seal), and "Jue Si" (No Successor). The four lessons are: Ji is placed on Wei, and the day branch is also Wei, with Wei bearing Zi, forming the first lesson (Zi riding the Nobleman). Zi bearing Si forms the second lesson (Si riding the White Tiger). The third and fourth lessons are the same as the first two. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Si (hidden stem Dingsi, riding the White Tiger, representing parents on the day Ji); the middle transmission is Xu (hidden stem Renxu, riding the Vermilion Bird, representing brothers); the final transmission is Mao (hidden stem Yimao, riding Tai Yin, representing official ghosts).

斷曰：仲冬月令必有起官之徵。曰：何以見之？干上貴人雖空，幸貴人屬土而臨未土為氣進，交仲冬子水司令，填實旬空矣。又喜為巳白虎，巳為未日之馬，發用作歲君生日干。又巳日丑為日墓而加申位，是己日之丑墓而覆己日之申長生也。未日辰為支墓而辰加亥位，是未日之辰墓而覆未日之亥長生也。主已廢復興之象。起官何疑？後果然。凡有官君子得此，定主遷官轉職，面君奏事。次年冬，推補兵部車駕司。

Wu Shiqing interpreted: By the time of the middle of winter, there will certainly be signs of revival and official appointment. Someone asked: How do you know that? Although the nobleman on the day stem falls into kongwang, it is fortunate that the nobleman belongs to earth and is located on the earth of wu, thus receiving a rising energy. When the middle of winter arrives, the water of zi takes command, filling the旬空. Moreover, the white tiger is on si, and si is also the post-horse of wei day. The initiating transmission god also serves as the sovereign year to be born with the day stem. The tomb of ji day is in chou, and chou is placed on shen position, which is the long life of ji day; the tomb of wei day is in chen, and chen is placed on hai position, which is the long life of wei day. These are all signs of something that was abandoned and now revived. How can there be any doubt about getting an official position? Later, it indeed happened. Anyone who has an official position and receives this lesson will certainly be promoted, transferred, and have an audience with the emperor. In the following winter, he was recommended and appointed as an official in the Bureau of Vehicles under the Ministry of War.

此八專以涉害取用。 日墓： 日：甲 乙 丙 丁 戊 己 庚 辛 壬 癸 未 戌 戌 丑 戌 丑 丑 辰 辰 未 即十干陰陽順逆之墓也。 支墓： 子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥

This lesson's eight specialities are determined using the same method as the involved harm approach. The method for determining the day's Storage is as follows: for Jia day, the墓 is in Wu; for Yi day, it is in Xu; for Bing day, it is in Xu; for Ding day, it is in Chou; for Wu day, it is in Xu; for Ji day, it is in Chou; for Geng day, it is in Chou; for Xin day, it is in Chen; for Ren day, it is in Chen; for Gui day, it is in Wu. This is the Storage for the ten heavenly stems derived according to the yin and yang order. As for the branch墓, the original text lists only the twelve earthly branches and their corresponding Yixing, but omits the墓 positions. These can be determined by the triple harmony method: the water triple harmony of Shen, Zi, and Chen has its墓 in Chen; the wood triple harmony of Hai, Mao, and Wei has its墓 in Wei; the fire triple harmony of Yin, Wu, and Xu has its墓 in Xu; and the metal triple harmony of Si, You, and Chou has its墓 in Chou.

甲申年四月立夏酉將，庚申日庚辰時，甲寅旬，占安危，八專。 朱蛇 六 戌亥子丑 貴 白貴 白貴 財 乙卯 陰 勾 酉 寅 后 午丑 午丑 父 乙丑 貴 青 申 卯 陰 丑申 丑庚 父 乙丑 貴 空 未午巳辰 玄 虎常

In the year of Jiashen, in the fourth lunar month after the beginning of summer, the month general is "Congkui" on the酉 branch. The divination is made on the day of Gengshen and the hour of Gengchen, belonging to the Jiayin decade (the empty branches are Zi and Chou). The subject of the divination is safety and danger. The lesson pattern is "Ba zhuang" — Geng is placed in the Shen branch, and the day branch is also Shen, so the heavenly stem and earthly branch are in the same position. The month general酉 is placed on the hour of divination. The four lessons are: the first lesson is on Shen with Chou, which is the first lesson (Chou is accompanied by the nobleman); the second lesson is on Chou with Wu, which is the second lesson (Wu is accompanied by the white tiger); the third and fourth lessons are the same as the first two. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is卯 (the hidden stem is Yi卯, accompanied by Tai Yin, representing wife and wealth on the day of Geng); the second transmission is丑 (accompanied by the nobleman, representing parents, which is in the empty branch); the third transmission is still丑.

斷曰：賊自西山出奇，先攻西南後攻東北，且有凶變之虞。蓋因卯為賊符加戌發用，而克中末干支二貴人，且未為天空臨寅，此地疏虞，賊必乘空而入，陰神午為干支之陰神為白虎克干支。後果李賊攻城，內有開門出降，先帝自縊。

Wu Shiqing interpreted the divination: the enemy troops will emerge from the western mountains with a surprise attack, first attacking the southwest and then the northeast, and there will be a sudden disaster. Why? The卯 (Mao) is the symbol of the enemy and is placed on the戌 (Xu) to initiate the transmission. This leads to a reverse attack on the middle and final transmissions, and the day stem and day branch are both multiplied by the two noblemen. The未 (Wei) is occupied by the Tian Kong, which is located on the寅 (Yin), indicating that this area has weak defenses, and the enemy will certainly take advantage of the weakness. The hidden spirit of the day stem and day branch is午 (Wu), and the White Tiger is located on the午 (Wu) to attack the stem and branch. Later, Li Zicheng indeed attacked the city, and some people in the city opened the gates to surrender, while the former emperor committed suicide and died for his country.

此課以八專取用。先攻西南因未居西南而天空在未，後攻東北因未為空加寅而寅居東北也。

This lesson uses the method of eight special techniques. Why is the first attack directed to the southwest? Because the "sky" is precisely located at the position of Wei. Why is the second attack directed to the northeast? Because Wei is both empty and placed on Yin, and Yin is precisely located in the northeast.

庚寅年五月芒種申將，庚申日丁丑時，甲寅旬，占同妻子遠行吉凶若何，八專、絕嗣。 貴后 蛇 子丑寅卯 陰 六陰六陰 父戌六 朱 亥 辰 玄 戌卯戌卯 官巳常 六 戌 巳 常 卯申卯申 子子蛇 勾 酉申未午 虎 青空

In the year of Gengyin, in the fifth lunar month after the Grain in Ear, the month general is determined as Shen by the method of transmission. The divination is made on the day of Gengshen and the hour of Dingchou, which falls in the Jiayin decade (the empty branches are Zi and Chou). The question is about the fortune of traveling with wife and children. The lesson pattern is "Eight Special" and "Discontinuation of Offspring." The month general Shen is placed on the branch Chou of the day. The four lessons are: Geng is placed in Shen, and the day branch is also Shen, with the branch Mao on top of Shen, forming the first lesson (Mao is ridden by Tai Yin); the branch Xu is on top of Mao, forming the second lesson (Xu is ridden by Liu He); the third and fourth lessons are the same as the first two. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Xu (ridden by Liu He, representing parents), the middle transmission is Si (ridden by Tai Chang, representing official stars), and the final transmission is Zi (ridden by Teng Snake, representing children, which is exactly on the empty branch).

斷：男女遠行俱不得意，中途被劫，死於他鄉，有沉溺破舟之虞。蓋因男干庚居申位為身而加丑宮，是庚身入丑，但丑為庚之墓，又為旬中之空。女支申加丑，亦是臨墓臨空，中傳巳，申日之劫煞刑剋日支，末傳子為庚之死，巳為庚之生，而子加巳位，是地盤生處而載天盤之死氣也。又子巳相加，合成死字。且戌加卯發用，是河井相加，卯受干克，主車船破壞，其禍必矣。近江西百餘里，男女五人被盜而死。

Master Wu Shiqing explained: This family's men and women will not have a smooth journey when traveling far away. They will be robbed on the way, die in a foreign land, and also face the danger of falling from a boat or drowning in water. Why? For the man, the day stem is Geng, which resides in Shen and takes Shen as his body. Now Shen is placed in the Chou palace - Geng's body enters Chou, which is both Geng's storage place and also falls in the旬空. For the woman, the day branch is Shen, which is also placed in Chou, so it is also in storage and in the旬空. The middle transmission is Si, which is the Jiesha for Shen day, and it is a reverse刑 that harms the day branch. The final transmission is Zi, which is Geng's death place, while Si is Geng's growth. Now Zi is placed on the Si position, which is the earth plate's growth place but carries the heaven plate's death qi. Moreover, Zi and Si together form the character 'death'. Furthermore, Xu is placed on Mao and initiates the transmission, with River Chief and well frame added together, and Mao is also harmed by the day stem, indicating destruction of vehicles and boats - this disaster is unavoidable. Later, in a place over a hundred miles west of Li Jiang, a family of five was killed by bandits.

此八專以知一取用。何為不取申上之卯？因申上之卯因庚日屬陽，所以不取申之卯而取卯上之戌也。 劫煞：申子辰日巳，巳酉丑日寅，寅午戌日亥，亥卯未日申。

This lesson's eight special (ba zhuang) are selected according to the method of zhi yi. Why not take the卯 (Mao) on 申 (Shen)? Because the day is庚 (Geng), which is yang, and we must take a yang branch. Since Mao is a yin branch, we discard the Mao on Shen and instead take the戌 (Xu) on Mao. Regarding the method of taking jiesha: for days of 申 (Shen), Zi (Zi), and Chen (Chen), jiesha is in巳 (Si); for days of巳 (Si), You (You), and Chou (Chou), jiesha is in寅 (Yin); for days of寅 (Yin), Wu (Wu), and Xu (Xu), jiesha is in亥 (Hai); for days of亥 (Hai), Mao (Mao), and Wei (Wei), jiesha is in申 (Shen). This lesson is on 申 (Shen) day, so jiesha is in巳 (Si), which exactly falls on the middle transmission.

辛卯年二月春分戌將，丁未癸卯時，甲辰旬，占病，八專。 朱六 蛇 子丑寅卯 勾 陰六陰六 財 己酉 陰 貴 亥 辰 龍 酉寅酉寅 子 甲辰 青 后 戌 巳 空 寅未寅丁 鬼 辛亥 貴 陰 酉申未午 虎 玄常

In the year Xinmao, during the second lunar month after the spring equinox, the month general is "River Chief" Xu. The divination is made on the day Dingwei and the time Guimao, which falls in the Jiachen decade (the empty branch is in Yin and Mao). The question is about illness. The lesson pattern is "Eight Specials" — the heavenly stem Ding is located in the branch Wei, and the day branch is also Wei, so the heavenly stem and earthly branch are in the same position. The month general Xu is placed on the time branch Mao. The four lessons are: the first lesson is on Wei with Yin, which is the first lesson (Yin is multiplied by "Liu He"); the second lesson is on Yin with You, which is the second lesson (You is multiplied by "Tai Yin"); the third and fourth lessons are the same as the first two. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is You (hidden stem Jiyou, multiplied by "Tai Yin", representing wife and wealth for the day Ding); the second transmission is Chen (hidden stem Jiachen, multiplied by "Azure Dragon", representing son and grandson); the third transmission is Hai (hidden stem Xinhai, multiplied by "Nobleman", representing official and ghost).

斷：此病主手足不舉，全無一點生氣，因午為丁之祿而臨亥，為丁火四大長生在寅，絕在亥，是丁之日祿而臨亥之絕地也，巳為未日之馬而加戌位，是巳馬入戌墓。又行年游魂，子加巳位，合成死字樣，三傳酉為丁火四長生之死。酉載辰為墓鄉，亥為丁之絕地，安能有救乎？何以病在手足？因卯加申、戌加卯，故知主風癲發搐之症。應在何日？久病應卯字，卯加申，是申日子時死矣。

Wu Shiqing said: This patient cannot lift his hands or feet, and there is no sign of life qi in his body. Because Wu is the禄神 of Ding fire, and now it is located on Hai. The long life of Ding fire is in Yin, and its end is in Hai. The day's禄 is on the place of its end. Si is the post-horse for Wei day, but it is added on Xu, which means the post-horse has entered the storage. Now looking at the year's position, it is 'you hun', Zi is added on Si, and the two characters form the word 'death'. In the three transmissions, You is the death place of Ding fire's twelve cycles. You also carries Chen, which is the storage, and Hai is the end place of Ding. How can there be any salvation? Why is the illness in the hands and feet? Because Mao is added on Shen and Xu is added on Mao, so it is known to be a condition of wind paralysis and convulsions. When should it happen? For a long illness, it should be on 'Mao'. Mao is added on Shen, so the death is predicted for the day of Shen at the hour of Zi.

此八專以涉害取用。

The eight special divination methods in this lesson are determined according to the method of involving harm.

庚寅年五月甲寅日丁卯時，因天氣亢旱，聞鳩鳴，占一課，看有雨否，絕嗣、八專。 朱蛇 六 戌 亥 子 丑 貴 勾 酉 寅 后 蛇空蛇空 父 甲子 蛇 龍 申 卯 陰 子未子未 子 丁巳 虎 空 未 午 巳 辰 玄 未寅未甲 財 壬戌 六 虎常

In the year Gengyin, fifth month, on the day Jiayin and at the hour Dingmao, a divination was made. The day belongs to the Jiayin cycle, with the empty branch in Zi and Chou. At that time, it had been a long time without rain, and the sound of a sparrow hawk was heard, so a divination was performed to see if rain would come. The lesson pattern is "Cutting Off the Successor" and "Exclusive Occupation." The heavenly stem Jia is placed in the Yin branch, and the day branch is also Yin, so the heavenly stem and earthly branch are in the same position. The four lessons are: the first lesson is the branch Yin with the branch Wei, which is the first lesson (Wei is riding the Tian Kong); the second lesson is the branch Wei with the branch Zi, which is the second lesson (Zi is riding the Teng Snake); the third and fourth lessons are the same as the first two. The three transmissions are: the first transmission is Zi (the hidden stem Jiazi, riding the Teng Snake, representing parents, which is in the empty branch of the cycle), the second transmission is Si (the hidden stem DingSi, riding the White Tiger, representing children), and the third transmission is Xu (the hidden stem RenXu, riding the Liu He, representing wife and wealth).

斷曰：鳩雖喚雨，此課乃風大雨小之象。蓋以子為神后發用旬空，中傳巳為白虎，四月巳為風殺旬丁，又未為風伯臨干，而未又臨日支會寅，寅中有箕宿好風。主今日有風？今夜子時填實旬空，主有微雨？因休廢空亡，故略灑塵而已。

Wu Shiqing interpreted: The dove is calling for rain, but this divination shows a pattern of strong wind and light rain. Because the initiating transmission is the Zi, which is "Shenhou" and falls in the旬空; the middle transmission is the Si, which is occupied by the White Tiger, and the wind煞 of April is also in the Si, along with the旬丁. The Wei is the Wind God and is located on the day stem, and the Wei is also connected to the day branch through the寅, which contains the favorable wind mansion of Ji Xu. Therefore, there will certainly be wind today. By the子 hour tonight, the旬空 will be filled, and there will be a little rain. However, because the initiating transmission is in a state of rest and waste and also falls in the Kongwang, that little rain will only slightly moisten the dust.

此課以知一取用。 風伯： 月：正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二 申 未 午 巳 辰 卯 寅 丑 子 亥 戌 酉 大六壬存驗卷終

This lesson follows the method of "Zhi Yi." Later, the example of Fengbo's monthly builder is added: in the first month, it is in Shen; in the second month, in Wei; in the third month, in Wu; in the fourth month, in Si; in the fifth month, in Chen; in the sixth month, in Mao; in the seventh month, in Yin; in the eighth month, in Chou; in the ninth month, in Zi; in the tenth month, in Hai; in the eleventh month, in Xu; in the twelfth month, in You. The entire book concludes here, and the volume of "Liuren Verified Cases" comes to an end.