Duan Yi Gui Ling Jing (斷易鬼靈經)

乾卦初爻動：甲子門前五聖堂，退作人口兩三雙，網糊舊壁宜焚化，灶破鍋穿定不祥，定是門前有石塘，舟舡池塘皆作禍，寡婦同居二姓臥。二爻動（主宅中碓田破宜修）：甲寅櫥櫃左邊穿，鐵木為鉤掛佛，當境社司求醮謝，還年香火不周全。三爻動（主優父母有災病宜求神佛）：甲辰犯土在中央，櫥下移來缺水缸，香火宅神求醮謝，禳炎退土免為殃。

This entire chapter discusses the interpretations of supernatural phenomena caused by the movement of each line in the Eight Palaces Trigrams. The method of reading is: after casting the hexagram, first determine which line is active, then refer to the "Najia" stem and branch assignment to find the corresponding stem and branch. Based on this, the interpretation will state what kind of supernatural entity is involved, what household object is causing trouble, and often concludes with methods of appeasement. The Inner Trigram of the Qian Palace takes the stem and branch assignments of Jiazi, Jiayin, and Jiachen, while the Outer Trigram takes Renshen, Renwu, and Renxu. When the first line (Jiazi) of the Qian hexagram is active: it indicates that there is a temple for the Five Holy Ones at the front gate, and the household population will decrease by two or three pairs. It is advisable to burn down old walls covered with nets and dust, as a broken stove and a perforated pot bottom are ominous signs. There must be a stone-paved pond in front of the house, and boats and ponds will bring misfortune. There is also a widow living with a person of another surname in the house. When the second line (Jiayin) is active: it indicates that the grain mill in the house and the farmland are damaged, and they should be repaired as soon as possible. The interpretation says that there is a hole on the left side of the cupboard, and Buddhist images are hung with iron or wooden hooks. It is advisable to hold a ritual offering to the local land deity, as the vows made to the incense and flame offerings in previous years have not been fully fulfilled. When the third line (Jiachen) is active: it indicates that the parents are suffering from illness, and it is advisable to pray to gods and Buddhas. The interpretation says that Jiachen belongs to the earth element, which conflicts with the central earth deity. There is a broken water barrel moved under the cupboard. It is advisable to hold a ritual offering to the incense and flame deity and the house deity, to appease the calamity and remove the earth demon, thus avoiding disaster.

四爻動：壬午湯瓶嘴又無，房中掛起舊葫蘆，小兒災禍因修犯，香火迂延定不虛。五爻動（主有二門相對婦人產下）：壬申古器及湯瓶，寺觀伽藍原未還，迎接香火許幡子，佛神香火不曾安。六爻動（主原久未還有冤枉，惡鬼要防人口血脈）：戌櫥中三角石，斷金斷斧劍為殃，破碓破磨皆非吉，宅中惡犬要上床。

The fourth line (Renshen) of the Qian hexagram: This indicates that the family's kettle has lost its mouth, and there is an old gourd hanging in the room. The child's misfortune is due to construction and breaking ground which has offended the spirits. The vows for incense and fire have been delayed and not fulfilled; this prediction will certainly come true. The fifth line (Renwu) of the Qian hexagram: This indicates that the house has two doors facing each other, and the woman in the family is about to give birth. The interpretation says that there is an ancient object and a kettle in the house; vows made to the temple and monastery's guardian deity have not been fulfilled. One should welcome the incense and fire, and make a banner and canopy, because the incense and fire of the Buddha and deity have not been properly arranged. The sixth line (Renxu, the original text lacks the character 'Ren') of the Qian hexagram: This indicates that old vows have not been fulfilled for a long time, and there are also wronged ghosts and evil spirits to be cautious of, as they may harm the family's bloodline and lives. The interpretation says that there is a triangular stone in the cabinet; broken goldware, axes, and swords will bring misfortune; broken pestle and stone mill are not auspicious; the evil dog in the house will even climb onto the bed. Whenever this line moves, one should first remove these objects and then perform a ritual to appease the spirits.

坎卦初爻動（主雞犬作怪火燒破損床與櫥子）：戊寅石磨外抬歸，床腳蹺蹺主損之，拾得櫥庵磚瓦石，令人顛倒走西東。二爻動（買來還年破損四角，物件為怪主破財）：戊辰戊戌破牆籬，二姓同歸共舍兒，櫥櫃買來招口舌，更招產婦血光危。三爻動：戊午家中鍋又破，必主腳疾病炎綿，更招曲背駝腰子，火節一雙長短邊，牽連公事不會停，更主兒孫眼不明，要防財物年年破，六畜更是養不成。

The Inner Trigram of the Kan Palace receives the Heavenly Stems Wu Yin, Wu Chen, and Wu Wu. The Outer Trigram receives Wu Shen, Wu Xu, and Wu Zi. When the first line (Wu Yin) of the Kan Trigram moves: it indicates chickens and dogs causing disturbances, and there is a bed and cupboard in the house that have been burned or damaged. The interpretation says that a stone mill is carried home from outside; the bed legs are unstable, indicating possible injury; also, bricks and stones near the cupboard and shrine are found, causing confusion and running around. When the second line (Wu Chen) moves: it indicates that items bought back will be damaged at the corners when the year of offering comes; these objects become strange, leading to financial loss. The interpretation says that in the years of Wu Chen and Wu Xu, walls and fences will be in disrepair; two families will live together in the same house and raise children together; the bought cupboard will cause disputes; and there may be danger from a woman giving birth with bloodshed. When the third line (Wu Wu) moves: the interpretation says that the cooking pot in the house will break again, inevitably causing foot ailments and prolonged illness; there will be a child with a hunched back and bent waist; a pair of chopsticks of unequal length; legal disputes will not stop; and grandchildren will have poor eyesight; one should be cautious about financial losses year after year, and domestic animals will not grow up healthy.

四爻動：戊申功德不周全，招引瘟司人宅前，更有鐵鉤屠戶物，令人眼疾損人明。五爻動（家中有一小灶惹禍招殃，行事多阻）：戊戌土動須防損，夏末秋初生是非，若不爭田爭屋宇，家防盜賊暗中來。六爻動（主有自縊水鬼，一古樹為神）：戊子門前路曲來，稱衡斷尾損君財，櫥邊水溝又崩破，修方上主生財。

The trigram Kan (Water) with the fourth line (Wushen) activated: the interpretation states that the merit done is not complete, thus attracting the spirit of plague to the front of the house; there are also iron hooks and utensils used by butchers in the house, which can cause eye diseases and damage vision. The fifth line (Wuxu) activated: it indicates there is a small stove in the house causing trouble and bringing misfortune, and there are many obstacles in doing things. The interpretation states that Wuxu belongs to earth, and when the earth line is activated, one should be cautious of losses; in late summer and early autumn, there will be disputes; it is either about quarrels over land or property, and also need to be careful of thieves stealing secretly. The sixth line (Wuzi) activated: it indicates there are ghosts who died by hanging and by drowning in the house, and another old tree that is worshipped as a deity. The interpretation states that the road in front of the house bends inwards; the balance rod of the scale breaks at the tail (the balance rod and the tail of the scale breaking, an old saying indicates loss of wealth); the water ditch next to the cupboard also breaks; if these areas are repaired, it will bring in wealth.

艮卦初爻動（又主有蛇為怪）：丙辰飯甑鍋中鳴，拾得墳邊瓦石磚，鐵鍋三口二口破，主招怪夢損入丁。二爻動：丙午破門在中堂，修移改造病難當，佛前有願今年許，引透牽連免克傷。三爻動：丙申鍋破鼎無吆，樓板無釘及墓磚，土地伽藍寺中怪，鐵刀舊鎖不周全。

The Inner Trigram of the Gen Palace takes Bingchen, Bingwu, and Bingshen. The Outer Trigram takes Bingxu, Bingzi, and Bingyin. When the first line (Bingchen) moves: it indicates there is a snake causing trouble. The interpretation says that the rice cooker in the pot makes a sound; there is a collection of bricks and stones from the graveyard in the house; two of the three iron pots are broken; it indicates strange dreams and harm to people. When the second line (Bingwu) moves: the interpretation says that a broken door is installed in the central hall; if one attempts to repair or modify it, illness will be difficult to bear; one should make a vow before the Buddha this year, and guide away the connected misfortunes, to avoid harm. When the third line (Bingshen) moves: the interpretation says that the pot is broken, and the cauldron has no handle (the character 'yao' is taken as 'er' or 'yao', meaning the handle or legs of the cauldron are broken); the floorboards are not securely fastened, and there are bricks from a grave mixed in; the land god, the guardian deity of the temple, and the objects in the temple become strange; the iron knife and the old lock are broken. All these should be removed or repaired, and then offerings should be made to the relevant gods to express gratitude.

四爻動：丙戌家中舊磨穿，血光小口伏尸纏，更主櫃碗碟破，灶門破損捕磚頭。五爻動（主小口鍋子為禍損人財）：丙子門前一小潭，小兒長病悶愀愀，佛前磬子伽藍的，淨願神前欠末還。六爻動（主有石碑為禍絕生死傷）：丙寅飯甑高聲吼，古鐵舊銅及敗磚，橋石坑中穗不淨，若能除卻省招冤。

The trigram Gen (Mountain) with the fourth line (Bingxu) activated: the interpretation says that the old stone mill at home has a hole in it; there will be bloodshed, and the child will be haunted by a ghost called "Fushishi" (corpse ghost); also, there will be damage to the cabinet and dishes, the stove door will be broken, and bricks will need to be picked up to repair it. The fifth line (Bingzi) activated: it indicates that the child and cooking utensils will cause trouble, resulting in loss of people and money. The interpretation says there is a small pond in front of the door; the child will suffer from a long-term illness and be melancholic; the bell in front of the Buddha is originally from the Garlan Hall; and the clean vow made before the deity is still not fulfilled. The sixth line (Bingyin) activated: it indicates that a stone tablet will cause trouble, leading to the extinction of descendants and injuries. The interpretation says the steamer used for cooking rice will make loud noises; there are old iron, old copper, and broken bricks at home; the stones under the bridge and the dirty things in the pit are unclean; if these can be removed, it will avoid causing resentment and enmity.

震卦初爻動（主其家中屋高低，外來石磨為禍）：庚子香爐破又穿，湯瓶無嘴不完全，家堂舊願重重許，上神一向討金錢。二爻動（主家中有心痛宜醫）：庚寅家裡後門穿，破門臺凳不相應，灶火灰燈磚坐損，舊椅損破鏡不全，有個竹器來不明，令人幹事不能成。三爻動（主有香燈不吉又有舊願未還）：庚辰穿壁破神堂，佛像土地久失妝，房中麻索葫蘆怪，無子婦人病未強。

The Inner Trigram of the Zhen hexagram receives the stems Gengzi, Gengyin, and Gengchen. The Outer Trigram receives the stems Gengwu, Gengshen, and Gengxu. When the first line (Gengzi) of the Zhen hexagram is activated, it indicates that the house has uneven levels and there is a stone mill causing trouble from outside. The interpretation states that the incense burner is broken and pierced; the kettle has no spout and is incomplete; there are many old vows made in the family hall over the years; and the heavenly deities are constantly demanding this incense offering. When the second line (Gengyin) is activated, it indicates that someone in the family has heart pain and should seek early treatment. The interpretation states that there is a hole in the back door; the broken door does not match the table and chair properly; the stove, incense ash, oil lamp, and brick seat are all damaged; the old chair is broken, and the mirror is incomplete; there is an unknown bamboo object in the house, causing people's affairs to be unsuccessful. When the third line (Gengchen) is activated, it indicates that the incense offering is not auspicious and there are unfulfilled old vows. The interpretation states that the walls have holes and the shrine is broken; the Buddha and land deity images have long lost their color; the hemp rope and gourd in the room are strange; and the woman without children continues to be ill without improvement.

四爻動（主櫥中間灶破損）：庚午家中破火驚，買來銅鐵聲鈴鈴，破舊燈檠來作禍，伏尸女子亡少年。五爻動（主自縊傷亡為禍損人破財凶）：庚申破石怪碓銅，槐花樹下鬼相逢。六爻動：庚戌家中有舊櫥，破箱破櫃急宜除，東南朝橋重不吉，山精鬼眼暗昏迷。

The Zhen hexagram's fourth line (Gengwu) activates: it indicates damage to the central stove in the kitchen cabinet. The interpretation says the household is disturbed by fire; newly bought copper and iron utensils make loud noises; an old lamp stand comes to trouble; there are ghosts called 'buried corpses' and young women who died prematurely causing trouble. The fifth line (Gengshen) activates: it indicates ghosts of hanging and sudden death causing trouble, causing loss to people and property, which is凶 (unfavorable). The interpretation says broken stones, mortar and pestle, and copper utensils become ghosts; one may meet ghosts under the flowers of the locust tree. The sixth line (Gengxu) activates: the interpretation says there is an old cabinet in the house; broken boxes and cabinets should be cleared away quickly; the southeast direction is directly facing a bridge, which is very unfavorable due to heavy pressure; mountain spirits and ghosts' eyes may cause confusion and bewilderment. Whenever such lines activate, in addition to removing objects and repairing the situation, the main method is to perform a ritual offering to appease the spirits.

巽卦初爻動（主香燈破腳家神不安有血光自招）：辛丑土動血損憂，六畜常年不得收，磨破狐狸來入宅，陰人小子鬧啾啾。二爻動（其家當招長子在床腳折鍋破稱斷尾無星）：辛亥水動產兒亡，先年買得死人床，蛇蠢入宅為妖怪，改路修門禁客傷。三爻動：辛酉母雞拍翅啼，只因買得死人衣，臺盤凳桌皆斷腳，鍋鳴為禍與君知。

The Inner Trigram of the Xun hexagram takes in Xin Chou, Xin Hai, and Xin You. The Outer Trigram takes in Xin Wei, Xin Si, and Xin Mao. The first line (Xin Chou) moves: this indicates damage to the base of the incense burner, the household gods are unsettled, and bloodshed is self-invited. The interpretation says Xin Chou belongs to earth, and the earth line moving indicates worry about bloodshed and injury; livestock cannot be raised for a long time; the stone mill breaks, inviting foxes into the house; women and children are noisy and restless. The second line (Xin Hai) moves: this indicates the eldest son of the family will have an accident, the bed legs break, the pot breaks, the rice measure breaks and the balance tail is missing without balance. The interpretation says Xin Hai belongs to water, and the water line moving indicates the child will die young; the family bought a bed that was used by a dead person in the past; snakes and insects enter the house and become ghosts; the road should be changed and the gate repaired to prevent external harm. The third line (Xin You) moves: the interpretation says a hen crows (an old saying that a hen crowing at dawn is an omen), only because the family bought clothes that belonged to a dead person; the platform, stool, and table all have broken legs; the pot makes a sound and brings misfortune, so it is specially reported.

四爻動（主有寡婦公訟終有解救）：辛未房中鏡不圓，佛神香火破又穿，山精古木來為怪，舊願多年不償還。五爻動：辛已鬼邪衣架上，破缸灶下土中裡，必主舊櫃斷一腳，寡母女兒有哀炎。六爻動：辛卯正東五聖朝，香爐破像要重妝，更主眼床有損傷，自縊暗身作禍殃，稱衡斷尾當為怪，宅主年招入舍郎。

The trigram Xun (Wind) with the fourth line (Xinwei) activated: This indicates that there is a widow in the family, and there will be legal disputes, but ultimately there will be a resolution. The interpretation says that the mirror in the room is not round; the incense vessels for the Buddha and deities are broken and worn; mountain spirits and ancient trees come to cause trouble; old vows have not been fulfilled for many years. When the fifth line (Xinsi) activates: The interpretation says that ghosts and evil spirits attach themselves to the clothes hanger; a broken barrel is buried in the soil under the stove; it will certainly result in an old cabinet breaking one of its legs; the widow mother and her daughter will suffer from sorrow and misfortune. When the sixth line (Xinmao) activates: The interpretation says that the direction of Due East points towards the temple of the Five Saints; the incense burner is broken, and the deity image needs to be reinstalled; it also indicates damage to the eyes and the bed; ghosts who died by hanging or in secret accidents are causing trouble; the scale will break off at the tail, becoming strange; the household owner will have taken in a son-in-law from another family in the past.

離卦初爻動：已卯三家絕戶臺，破缸銅鼎也生災，湯瓶無嘴床折角，家先香火要錢財。二爻動（主祖宗前面人水來主凶）：已醜陋鍋並破灶，婦人長病苦哀愁，茲牲豬子也為怪，三個牛兒兩個頭。三爻動（主屋邊西北有水池塞並間池主眼腳有病）：已亥井邊三角石，水缸腳下古磚頭，舊願未還須懺謝，門前墳樹被人偷。

The Inner Trigram of the Li hexagram takes Jimo, Jichou, and Jihai; the Outer Trigram takes Jiyou, Jiwei, and Jisi. The first line (Jimo) moves: the interpretation says there are three households in the family who have no descendants left, and their seats remain; broken pots and bronze tripods will bring misfortune; the kettle has no spout, and the bed has broken corners; the ancestral fire demands money from the descendants, and it is necessary to make timely offerings. The second line (Jichou) moves: it indicates water coming from the front of the ancestral tomb, which is ominous. The interpretation says the cooking pot is simple, and the stove is broken; the woman is sick for a long time, suffering and distressed; the pigs raised are strange; three cows have only two heads (indicating strange signs among domestic animals). The third line (Jihai) moves: it indicates a pond in the northwest of the house is blocked, along with intermittent ponds, which cause eye and foot diseases. The interpretation says there is a triangular stone by the well; there is an old brick under the water jar; old vows are not fulfilled, and one must repent and offer thanks; the tree on the tomb in front of the door has been stolen.

四爻動（主二姓同居受人古器妻子有病或二人姓香火）：已酉先年枉死人，母雞作怪宅中驚，豬羊欄邊水不好，蠶桑鴨也無成。五爻動：已末櫥中舊石頭，水缸破損塞洋溝，投河自縊傷亡鬼，年年送鍋到門頭，寡母坐家招外郎，賣出女衣小口殃，女病宜防暗身鬼，每夜門前鬧一場。六爻動：斷刀斷稱斷腳櫃，葫虛藏稱小兒防，更有蛇蟲入屋內，雞母夜啼主炎殃，奴婢牲身逃走失，一門寡母定招郎。

The trigram Li (Fire) with the fourth line (Jiyou) activated: This indicates two families living under the same roof, receiving an old artifact from others, the wife being ill, or having incense burned for two families. The interpretation says there was a person who died unjustly in the early years; a hen causing trouble and making the house frightened; water near the pig and sheep pen is unclean; silkworms and ducks cannot be raised. When the fifth line (Jiwei) is activated: The interpretation says there is an old stone in the cabinet; the water jar is broken and the drain is blocked; there are ghosts who died by drowning or hanging; people bring a pot to the door every year; an unmarried mother living alone will attract a son-in-law; selling a daughter's clothes will bring misfortune to the child; if the wife is ill, be careful of a ghost that causes sudden death, and there will be disturbances at the gate every night. When the sixth line (Jisi) is activated: The interpretation says there is a cabinet with a broken knife, scale, and foot; there is a scale hidden in a gourd, be careful of harm to the child; there are snakes and insects entering the house; a hen crowing at night indicates misfortune; servants and animals will run away; an unmarried mother in this family will certainly attract a husband.

坤卦初爻動：乙未孩兒莫抱行，葫虛神像破為精，陰人有病切須忌，抱養他兒歸二姓。二爻動（主房中有葫虛）：乙已小兒水大驚，灶穿鍋漏甚傷情，樹生後門根入宅，來年雞母叫聲頻。三爻動：乙卯斷稱釜雞鳴，棟樑改作小床廳，舊刀無柄鎖無輪，死人依稀不分明，倒樹將來作屋倉，動土須還見血光，後門有石招口舌，除去免炎添福祥。

The Inner Trigram of the Earthly Hexagram takes in Yiwei, Yisi, and Yimao, while the Outer Trigram takes in Guichou, Guihai, and Guiyou. The first line (Yiwei) of the Earth Trigram moves: the interpretation says that children should not be carried outside; broken gourds and idols may become possessed; women who are ill should be avoided; adopting another child may cause two surnames to coexist in the family. The second line (Yisi) moves: it indicates a葫芦 placed in the room. The interpretation says that the child has been startled by water; the stove is cracked and the pot leaks, causing distress; a tree grows by the back gate with roots entering the house; next year, hens will crow frequently. The third line (Yimao) moves: the interpretation says that the harvest is cut off, and there is a crowing sound in the pot; the main beam is changed into a small bed and hall; an old knife has no handle, and a lock has no tongue; the shadow of the dead is unclear; cut trees are used for building a house or granary; breaking ground will surely result in bloodshed; there is a stone by the back gate causing disputes; if these are removed, disasters will be avoided and blessings will be added.

四爻動：癸丑門前流水動，洋溝閉塞不流通，佛神破損家先怒，咒咀冤家占墓凶。五爻動：癸亥門前逆水流，橋中舊願未曾酬，後門有個青磚石，招惹陰人作禍憂。六爻動：癸酉門前外水坑，土公刀劍利鋒凌，床頭古器刀劍物，作怪與妖得怕人。

The Qun hexagram, fourth line (Guichou) is activated: the interpretation states that there is turbulent flowing water in front of the door; the underground drains are blocked; the Buddha and ancestral images are damaged, causing the ancestors to be angry; someone is cursing and blaming, and an enemy has occupied the family's burial ground, indicating bad fortune. The fifth line (Guihai) is activated: the interpretation states that the water in front of the door is flowing backward; old vows made on a bridge in the past have not been fulfilled; there is a piece of green brick by the back door; female spirits are attracted to cause trouble, leading to worry. The sixth line (Guiyou) is activated: the interpretation states that there is a water pit outside the front door; the earth god is being bullied by the sharp edge of a sword; there are ancient objects and swords placed by the bed; these things are causing disturbances and becoming ghosts, which is very frightening. In all these cases, it is advisable to clean up objects, clear the drains, and perform a ritual to appease the earth god and the family ancestors.

兌卦初爻動：丁已招蛇入寅來，犬居床上主凶炎，佛像破損宜更換，破鏡穿檀主損財。二爻動（主目前有十字路克妻子）：丁卯家中斷腳凳，寺觀將來婦人病，宜子廊上了長幡。三爻動：丁丑堂中缺口網，火筋長短不成雙，甑盆甕器將繩縛，古朝怕侵主血光，香爐舊器寺中物，卻使伽藍作禍殃，父母小兒炎難事，女兒口舌忌三冬。

The Inner Trigram of the Dui Palace takes the elements Ding Si, Ding Mao, and Ding Chou, while the Outer Trigram takes Ding Hai, Ding You, and Ding Wei. When the first line (Ding Si) of the Dui Trigram is activated, the interpretation states that a snake will enter the house on the day of Yin or from the Northeast direction; a dog will climb onto the bed, indicating misfortune; a broken Buddha image should be replaced; a broken mirror or a hole in a sandalwood object signifies financial loss. When the second line (Ding Mao) is activated, it indicates a crossroad in sight, which harms the wife. The interpretation mentions a broken-legged chair in the house; items brought back from temples or monasteries may cause illness for the wife; it is advisable to hang a long banner on the corridor to pray for a child. When the third line (Ding Chou) is activated, the interpretation states that there is a broken net hanging in the hall; a pair of fire chopsticks of unequal length; vessels such as a steamer, basin, or jar tied with rope; old objects causing disturbance, leading to bloodshed; the incense burner and old items originally from a temple have brought calamity from the guardian deity; both parents and children face misfortune; disputes among daughters should be avoided for three months in winter.

四爻動：丁亥櫥中青石精，壁穿佛破鍋又穿，葫虛篾縛裝麻豆，勸君除去免炎殃。五爻動：丁酉門前路不寧，花瓶口破不周全，神族數神幅佛神欠，女鬼神壇惹禍原。六爻動：丁末買得死人衣，灶神舊石墓磚移，桃木龍燈皆不吉，婦人隱性嫁招嫌，益光自縊暗身鬼，其家諸事多阻遲，破缸破甕來作禍，後面有路亡小兒。

The Trigram Dui (Lake) with the fourth line (Dinghai) activated: the interpretation states that there is a green stone in the cupboard that has become a spirit; the walls have holes, the Buddha image is broken, and the pot has a hole in the bottom; a gourd is tied with bamboo strips and contains hemp and beans; it is advised to remove these things to avoid calamity. The fifth line (Dingyou) activated: the interpretation states that the road in front of the door is not peaceful; the flower vase has a broken mouth; the family's worship of several deities and the deity tablets are lacking in offerings (this sentence has some errors); female ghosts and the shrine are the source of trouble. The sixth line (Dingwei) activated: the interpretation states that the family has bought clothes that belonged to a dead person; the old stone under the kitchen god and the bricks on the tomb have been moved; the peach wood and dragon lanterns are inauspicious; a woman who hides her surname when marrying will cause resentment; there are also ghosts who died by hanging and died suddenly without warning; the family has many obstacles and delays; broken jars and pots will bring trouble; there is a path behind the house that will harm the child. The above forty-eight lines from volume one all use the activated lines paired with the Najia stem assignments to interpret household spirits. When using them, one must refer to the "World and Response Lines" and "Six Relations," and not rely solely on one line.

凡占人家有怪異之物不祥等，凡伏爻中，但以騰蛇動入八卦六親友爻依決斷之驗。鬼靈經斷曰：占賢妙決鬼靈經，卦中占出勝如神，乾卦艮巽五行取，先向爻蛇身上尋。塍蛇入八卦斷：錢器生炎蛇入乾，斗桶門穿兌鬥爭，鼠咬龍箱臨巽裡，良稱離門石不祥。

When divining whether a household has strange things or ominous signs, one should look at the hidden yao (lines) that are not apparent in the "flying and hidden" (fei fu) structure. If the "Tengshe" spirit is activated and falls into a particular trigram and is associated with a particular "Six Relations" yao, then one should use the oral formula provided in this chapter for interpretation, which has been verified. The general conclusion from the "Ghost Spirit Classic" states: this divination technique is called the "Ghost Spirit Classic," and the results obtained from the hexagrams are more accurate than those of the gods. When interpreting the trigrams, the trigrams Qian, Gen, and Xun should be interpreted according to the Five Phases. However, the first step is to examine the yao where Tengshe falls. The specific interpretations for Tengshe entering the eight trigrams are as follows: if Tengshe falls into the Qian trigram, it indicates disaster related to wealth and objects; if it falls into the Dui trigram, it suggests damage to buckets and doors, and family disputes; if it falls into the Xun trigram, it indicates mice damaging boxes and containers; if it falls into the Gen trigram, it suggests anomalies with scales; if it falls into the Li trigram, it indicates ominous stones at the front door ("liang" refers to Gen, "cheng" refers to scales).

塍蛇入六親斷：蛇入兄兮小口炎，入父須防孝服來，更生宅中蛇怪入，不然夜夢應胸懷。塍蛇入金斷：蛇動入金禍必破，或是火鼎來為禍，借人錢器及錫銅，不祥主孝些爻課。塍蛇入木斷：爻動入木破櫃櫥，入水穿心有溝渠，定主婦淫生妒娼，應須換改免嗟吁。

The divination interpretation for the snake (腾蛇) affecting the Six Relations (六亲) is as follows: If the snake falls on the Siblings (兄弟爻), it indicates misfortune for children; if it falls on the Parents (父母爻), there should be caution of mourning within the family; there may also be snakes or similar creatures entering the house; otherwise, it may relate to disturbing dreams at night, causing unease in the mind. When the snake is on a yao belonging to the Metal (五行属金) element, the movement of the snake into metal indicates financial loss, or trouble from a furnace or iron cauldron; borrowed money, tinware, copperware, or similar items are not auspicious, and this yao indicates mourning attire. When the snake is on a yao belonging to the Wood (五行属木) element, the movement of the snake into wood indicates damage to cabinets or wardrobes; if it also enters the Water element, there will be a ditch or channel passing through the center of the house (a water ditch directly facing the front or back of the house); it definitely indicates immoral behavior by women, jealousy, and quarrels; one should act early to prevent future regret.

塍蛇入火斷：爻動入火破香爐，神佛隔手不相扶，或是火爐鍋破損，家生小口哭聲呼。塍蛇入土斷：爻動入土灶破壤，自添新土能招怪，主人夜夢有驚惶，官災田宅妨變賣。塍蛇入子丑斷：入子鼠咬若不禁，土怪須防現出形，入丑牛來宅歡事，戌逢蛇影亦同然。

The snake hexagram affecting a fire element line: when the line moves into fire, it indicates the incense burner may be broken; the gods and buddhas, due to an improper source of the offerings, may not be willing to protect; or the fire stove or iron pot may be broken; there may be crying from a child in the family. The snake hexagram affecting a earth element line: when the line moves into earth, it indicates the stove may be destroyed; newly added earth may attract strange occurrences; the owner may have nightmares at night and be startled; it may also hinder fields and houses, possibly leading to legal troubles or forced sale. The snake hexagram affecting the earthly branch Zi or Chou: entering Zi indicates the danger of mice biting which cannot be prevented, and also the appearance of earth spirits should be guarded against; entering Chou indicates the coming of a cow into the house, which is a good omen; if encountering Xu, seeing a snake shadow is interpreted the same way.

塍蛇入寅卯斷：寅主虛驚並口舌，狐狸入宅鴨雞傷，卯主狸嗥於屋上，常時雞鴨亦須防。塍蛇入辰已支斷：辰已二支蛇入宅，更生牲損犬貓亡，午末甑鳴防破克，占炎人疾禍非常。塍蛇入申酉斷：入申主見狸來宅，主有孝服並盜賊，入酉之時雞怪啼，雙黃小卯不為奇。塍蛇入戌亥斷：入戌有犬上屋床，常時作怪不為祥，入亥粉然豬犬見，逐爻推斷理無疆。

The snake hexagram appearing on the寅 or卯 lines indicates possible sudden fears and disputes, along with foxes entering the house and chickens or ducks being harmed. If it appears on the寅 line, it mainly signifies sudden fears and disputes, along with foxes entering the house and chickens or ducks being harmed; if it appears on the卯 line, it mainly indicates wild cats howling on the roof and also requires vigilance regarding chickens and ducks. The snake hexagram appearing on the辰 or巳 lines indicates snakes entering the house, livestock loss, and the death of cats and dogs; if it appears on the午 or未 lines, one should be cautious of the ominous sound of the cooking pot, which signifies destruction and harm. In divination regarding illness, the owner may suffer from disease, and misfortunes are serious. The snake hexagram appearing on the申 or酉 lines indicates wild cats entering the house, mourning events, and theft; when it appears on the酉 line, strange roosters crowing, or hens laying double yolked eggs or small eggs, are not unusual (all are signs of strange occurrences). The snake hexagram appearing on the戌 or亥 lines indicates a dog climbing onto the roof or bed, causing trouble frequently, which is not a good omen; when it appears on the亥 line, one may frequently see pigs and dogs behaving strangely. In summary, each line should be analyzed separately, and the reasoning is endless.

六十四卦古怪秘決（但游魂卦用過房外婦或人贅改換住居可吉，不然難為祖業）。乾兌卦斷（住有鐵器別人之物路中得來）：乾兌刀卦槍及鼓鐺，害人手足不能行，垢履斧頭並鋸鑑，主人氣急及腰痛，渙去葫蘆並硯瓦，令人肚痛及食傷，坎有池塘觀有牆，宅招外姓主分張，節解外人箱貴，睽履衣裳過手物，晉卦原來人通房。

This section explains the interpretation of the sixty-four hexagrams in relation to strange occurrences in an old family's possessions. General rules state: whenever a "wandering soul hexagram" appears, it is advisable to adopt a child from another family, marry a woman from outside the family, or take in a son-in-law by marriage, and to change the residence for good fortune; otherwise, the family's ancestral property will be difficult to maintain. The interpretations for the hexagrams Qian (Heaven) and Dui (Lake) indicate that these hexagrams suggest the presence of metal objects such as knives, spears, drums, and bells, which are items belonging to others found on the road, and these can cause people to be unable to move their hands and feet. There are also dirty shoes, axes, and grinding stones, which can lead to shortness of breath and lower back pain. The hexagram Huan (Dispersing) indicates the removal of gourds and inkstone vessels, otherwise it can cause stomach pain and food poisoning. The hexagram Kan (Water) indicates the presence of a pond, and the hexagram Guan (Observing) indicates the presence of a wall, both of which can lead to people from other families moving into the house, causing the family to become divided. The hexagram Jie (Regulation) mainly suggests resolving valuable items in others' chests; the hexagrams Kui (Dispute) and Li (Crossing) indicate clothing that has passed through others' hands; and the hexagram Jin (Progress) originally indicates that someone in the family is having an affair with an outsider.

坤巽卦斷（主有破舊箱鼠咬為患禍）：坤巽古墓及古梯，若在門首不相宜，屯鼎定鍋仔飯，令人飯食不能齊，比蒙古瓦缺增磨，交重細斷說其微，既濟離卦剪刀在，夫妻隔合恐分離，大過小過古櫥櫃，知他二姓過房居，家人損卦燈檠破，恐招口舌入門閭。

The interpretations for the hexagrams Kūn and Xùn (Earth and Wind), which indicate a broken old chest damaged by rats: Kūn and Xùn signify an old tomb and an old ladder; if these are located at the entrance, it is very inauspicious. The hexagrams Zūn (Sprouting) and Dǐng (Tripod) relate to cooking and the stove, which may cause disorder in meals and irregular eating habits. The hexagrams Bǐ (Union) and Mēng (Youth) indicate broken ancient tiles and a stone mill; when encountering 'jiāo zhòng' (a situation where old yin and old yang lines are activated), one must carefully distinguish to understand the subtle implications. The hexagrams Jìjì (Completion) and Lí (Fire) suggest the presence of scissors in the home, which may lead to marital discord and possibly separation. The hexagrams Dàguò (Great Excess) and Xiǎoguò (Small Excess) indicate old cabinets and wardrobes, suggesting that there are two families with adopted sons living together in the household. The hexagrams Jiān (Family) and Sǔn (Loss) point to a broken lamp stand, which may bring in disputes and verbal conflicts.

又：同人最好相共住，交財仗義不相虧，大有牛欄用修整，主招客鬼入門推，復卦更有血光鬼，陰人病患不能除，中孚有個自縊邪，常伏小口難除取，漸觀破稱破斗升。又（論人事乘疑也）：主人心事難提語，靈卒從前自外來，恐破人財多口嘴，謙卦有個舊織機，人在家中不相宜，乾卦主有利器特，坎屏門床患要知，艮卦稱尺升斗桶，震卦東北花果枝。

Continuation: The卦 of Tongren is most suitable for living with others, as money matters are often based on integrity, and neither side suffers loss. The卦 of Dàyǒu indicates that the cowshed needs repair, otherwise it may invite foreign ghosts into the house. The卦 of Fù indicates the presence of ghosts with bloodshed, and women's illnesses may not be cured. The卦 of Zhōngfú indicates the presence of evil spirits causing suicide, which often lurk in secret and are hard for children to escape. The卦 of Jiàn and Guān indicate broken scales, broken measures, and broken measuring cups. Another section discusses human affairs and difficulties: the master has something on his mind that he cannot speak of; there are wandering spirits and ghosts coming from outside ("ling zu" refers to foreign ghost soldiers), which may cause financial loss and much gossip. The卦 of Qiān indicates there is a sharp object in the house. The卦 of Kǎn indicates that the door, screen, and bed are in bad condition and need attention. The卦 of Gèn indicates measuring tools such as scales, rulers, measuring cups, buckets, etc. The卦 of Zhèn indicates there are flowering trees and branches in the northeast direction.

論家宅門路爻：巽為屋宅虛驚定，門路傾斜用整之，離卦門破曲尺路，火爐神佛不相助，坤屋接連鄰舍凶，兌主小舍遭橫事，剝乃門路不利行，節卦樓屋須安讓，睽卦缸甕作崇邪。又論（井灶床物爻）：井主眠床有失誤，震卦風水祖墳傾，巽離屋後有坑凶，兌卦古櫃全不吉，同人家鬼每相衡，漸卦竹篾末為利，需還朝願免炎。

This passage discusses the hexagram influences on the main house and its entrance and pathways. The Xun hexagram indicates that there must be some disturbance within the house, and the path in front of the door is sloping, requiring repair. The Li hexagram suggests that the entrance is damaged, the path is winding like a carpenter's square, and the fire stove and the deities worshipped will not provide support. The Kun hexagram indicates that the house is connected to neighboring houses, which is ominous. The Dui hexagram suggests that a small building may suffer sudden misfortune. The Bo hexagram indicates that the entrance and path are unfavorable for travel. The Jie hexagram suggests that a high building should be relocated. The Kui hexagram indicates that jars and pots may cause trouble. Further, regarding the hexagrams of wells, stoves, beds, and objects: the Jing hexagram indicates that the bed is unstable. The Zhen hexagram indicates that the ancestral graves are collapsing in terms of feng shui. The Xun and Li hexagrams indicate a pit behind the house, which is ominous. The Dui hexagram indicates that old cabinets are entirely inauspicious. The Tongren hexagram suggests that household spirits often clash with people. The Jie hexagram indicates that bamboo items will ultimately bring no benefit. The Xu hexagram suggests that vows made to imperial deities must be repaid to avoid calamity.

乾官旺斷（論家宅門路爻）：乾星順路是群君家，不然門屋柱頭斜，向南小朝祖牽掛。又破主（有舊斗門有寡）：不然南北有官鬼，灶破櫃櫥主禍嗟，官羽陰人莫佐的，寅申月中憂疾牙，又恐官事在冬位，異神入宅防雞祀，早宜禳度免凶砂。

The analysis of the乾宫 according to the eight states of strength, prosperity, infancy, decline, death, captivity, rest, and decay (旺、相、胎、没、死、囚、休、废) is as follows: The乾 star indicates that the road in front of the door is straight and orderly, with many households gathered together; if not, the pillars of the door are leaning. On the southern side, there is a small house, which is connected to the ancestral tombs. Further, regarding the signs of decay (主有旧斗, door with a widow): if not, there are 'official ghost' hexagrams activated in the north and south directions; the stove is broken, and the cabinet is damaged, indicating misfortune. The official hexagram with the sound of feathers suggests that a woman cannot assist. In the months of寅 and申, there is worry about illness and toothache; there is also fear of legal troubles in the direction associated with winter. There is an unusual deity entering the house, so be cautious of sacrificing chickens for worship. It is necessary to perform rituals and exorcisms early to avoid misfortune.

艮官胎斷：艮星僻路樹邊麻，只因觸汙佛香爐，女人小口憂災難，鴉鳴烏怪鬼相伴，修造犯土相侵差，宅長憂災那日見，灶破更看房內物，古時鐵器不曾差，祖墳乙辛壬丙人。又艮星斷（論驚胎）：坤主大山出入兒，四六八郎並革埋，渙來為禍損羊口，門前條路有交義，親房自縊身死鬼，欲送蛇來起禍嗟，香火或是僧舍助，古墓尋君起口牙，家神一二作崇殃。

The interpretation for the "T'ai" position in the Gen palace: The Gen star indicates a remote road with tall trees and hemp growing nearby; this is due to the disturbance of the incense burner before the Buddha; women and children will suffer from calamities; crows calling and strange creatures appearing indicate the presence of ghosts; building a house may offend the earth deity and cause conflict; the family head will soon face misfortune; a broken stove should also consider the condition of other items in the house; old iron tools broken will not be wrong; the ancestral tomb is located in the directions of Yi, Xin, Ren, and Bing. Further discussion on the Gen star (concerning disturbance of pregnancy): The Kun direction indicates a big mountain, with children passing through it; there are ancestors named Si Lang, Liu Lang, and Ba Lang buried there; the Huan hexagram indicates misfortune, damaging sheep; there is a crossroad in front of the door; a relative in the family has died by hanging; snakes will be brought in, causing trouble; the wish for incense or help from a temple or monk's dwelling; old tombs may cause disputes; one or two household deities are also causing trouble.

乾星斷（論墓冢砂崩法）：墓崩破水動泥災，辛兌庚墳無享禮，八娘九妹怨如麻，但防寅申丑末月，要來財上損君家，怪在東山並北伴，丙寅坤艮向無差。坎官相斷（論怪巽多塍蛇爻）：坎星家住西南方，甲寅丁癸定無妨，門前曲路橫來水，門口傷亡作禍（鬼神斷決）。舊年無主孤魂鬼，尸骸死了不曾埋，蜈蚣蛇怪憂入口，香爐來年作禍災，身因惡死便相棟，已有門前驚犬吠，要防口舌及及生疽，鄉里社司還有願，祭時紙少又無魚，引得天紅來作禍，西方得病有凶危。

The interpretation of the Qian Star (on the collapse of tombs and surrounding landforms): Tombs have collapsed, water has eroded the soil, and disasters have occurred; the graves in the directions of Xin, Dui, and Geng have not received proper worship; the ancestors of the eighth daughter and ninth younger sister have accumulated much resentment; be cautious of the months of Yin, Shen, Chou, and Wei, as they will cause financial loss for your family; strange occurrences are found in the eastern mountain and northern area; the orientation of the tomb is Bingyin, Kun, and Gen, and the interpretation is accurate. The interpretation of the "Xiang" position in the Kan Palace (on strange occurrences, with many Tengshe hexagrams in the Xun Palace): The Kan Star indicates that people live in the southwest direction; if the day branch coincides with Jiayin, Ding, or Gui, there will be no harm; there is a winding road and a flowing body of water in front of the door; a person who died violently is causing trouble at the entrance; this belongs to the category of ghost and spirit interpretations. In previous years, there were wandering souls without masters, whose corpses were not properly buried; centipedes and snakes are worrying about causing injury through the mouth; the incense burner will bring disaster next year; someone who died violently is纠缠 with family members; there is already a sign of dogs barking and causing alarm at the front door; be cautious of disputes and sores and boils; the local community shrine still has unfulfilled vows, with insufficient paper money and no fish prepared for worship; thus, the Inauspicious Sha "Tian Hong" has been attracted, causing trouble; if one gets sick in the western direction, there will be danger.

震官沒斷（論住所門戶決）：震星家近水池塘，不然門外有圍牆，其家必定多夢想，哀中腳手有乘張，撞倒香爐神佛責，不然板木作禍殃，重物安於西北上，惟恐官災亦用防，若是外人同居住。又震星斷（塍蛇臨入必有雞蛇鼠犬作怪）：半夜雞鳴及破缸，古器家中為禍怪，門外自縊女傷亡，墓邊被人新掘土，生炎壬癸水長流，五六三娘同作禍，招搖外鬼入家堂。

The interpretation for the position of the Zhen Trigram (Thunder) in the "No" position (discussing the dwelling and entrance): The Zhen Trigram indicates that the family lives near a pond or pool; if not, there is a wall outside the door. The family is likely to have many dreams. Someone in the family may feel restless and uneasy. There may have been an incident where the incense burner was knocked over, leading to punishment from the gods and spirits. Alternatively, there may be a disaster caused by wooden boards. There is a heavy object placed in the Northwest direction, so one should be cautious of legal troubles. There may also be a stranger living with them. Further discussion on the Zhen Trigram (when the腾蛇 is present, there will be disturbances caused by chickens, snakes, mice, and dogs): There is a crowing chicken at midnight and a broken jar. Old household items may cause trouble. There is a woman who committed suicide outside the door. The grave nearby has been freshly dug. Disasters arise from the direction of Ren and Gui, where water flows continuously. The ancestors of the fifth, sixth, and third daughters may cause trouble together. Ghosts from outside may enter the house, swaying about.

巽官死斷（論家宅門戶）：巽官家宅居山下，須連古墓水溪流，門戶櫃櫥並灶，不然拉動有添修，曾被微音人咀嚼，害他財物有冤仇，宜設傷亡並土地，方能祈福保無憂，須是古磚泥土灶。又巽星斷（論器物培持之法）：不然利器作灶腰，產難八娘三一位，倚門啼哭不曾休，且忌血財並外訟，卯酉申月有間愁，若是兩人相居住，破財退氣又見憂。

The interpretation for the Wind Trigram (Xun) in the 'death' position (discussing the dwelling and entrance): The dwelling is located at the foot of a mountain, with nearby ancient tombs and streams; the entrance, cabinets, and stove are either moved or repaired; someone has whispered curses behind the back ('micro sound' refers to murmuring), thus creating a grudge regarding property; one should worship the cross death spirits and the land god to pray for fortune and be free from worries; there must also be an old brick stove made of earth. Further discussion on the Wind Star (discussing the arrangement and adjustment of objects): otherwise, sharp objects are placed on the stove's waist; the souls of women who died in childbirth, such as the eighth and third daughters, cry by the door continuously; one should also avoid blood wealth (livestock) loss and lawsuits from outside; during the卯 month,酉 month, and申 month, there will be troubles; if two families live together, there will be financial loss, loss of energy, and additional worries.

離官囚斷（論門路吉凶法）：二火相連卦屬離，門前曲路及塘池，屈死少年親族鬼，常在門頭夜半啼，夢見之時心自喜，不見之時心自悲，床櫃破殘無腳笱，住宅乙辛丁己向。又離星斷（論門路主向之法）：巽乾壬向事相推，拾得絕戶人家器，致令六畜有逃移，門頭大石生炎害，定招心痛損蠶綠，石頭泥灶為不吉，或將刀斧亂安之。

The interpretation of the "captured" position in the Li (Fire) trigram (discussing the fortune of the entrance): two fires are connected, and the hexagram belongs to Li; there is a winding road and a pond in front of the door; there is a ghost of a young relative who died unjustly, who often cries at midnight by the door; when one dreams of him, one feels happy, but when one does not dream of him, one feels sad (indicating that this ghost has deeply entangled itself); the bed and the cabinet are broken and have no legs; the house faces in the directions of Yi, Xin, Ding, or Ji. Further discussion on the Li star (discussing the entrance and direction): the directions of Xun, Qian, and Ren are also to be interpreted in this way; if one finds objects belonging to a family that has become extinct, it will cause the domestic animals to run away; a large stone at the entrance brings disaster, inevitably causing heart pain and damaging the silk business; a clay stove made of stones is inauspicious; or it is caused by the disorderly placement of axes and saws.

坤官墓斷（論門路）：坤逢直路入門高，又兼池澗水溝漕，灶壤樹穿並朽木，共招災禍也難逃，社廊昔時曾許願，數年未解禍今遭。又坤逢斷（論祖墓吉凶法）：且忌婚姻遠處命，中年相剋有凶吉號，祖墓丁癸乾巽水，早宜移改免艱勞，門前自縊為災禍，不然死傷中刀槍，急討靈符來鎮壓，免遭炎害似燎毛。

The area of the坤 (Earth) direction is in the 「墓」 (burial) position. If there is a straight road facing the坤 direction, and the entrance is elevated, plus there are ponds, ditches, and canals; if the kitchen is ruined, tree roots break through the walls, and rotten wood is present, these together invite misfortune, which is hard to avoid. Previously, a vow was made at the village shrine, but it has not been fulfilled for several years, and now disaster has come. Further, regarding the坤 direction (the fortune of the ancestral tomb): it is also advisable to avoid marrying people from afar; in middle age, there will be mutual harm, with both good and bad outcomes. If the ancestral tomb is located in the丁 or癸 directions and there is water coming from the乾 or巽 directions, it is advisable to move and change it early to avoid hardship. If there is an incident of hanging at the front door, it will bring disaster; otherwise, it may result in death by weapons. One should urgently seek a spiritual talisman to suppress the evil, to prevent the disaster from spreading like fire scorching hair.

兌官發斷（論門路方向法）：兌宮古路近門庭，交叉路口往來頻，乙亥卯辰逢六畜，張吳姓鬼是傷人，舊屋柱枋修整造，溪邊古墓主災沾，有一女人身暗死，槍刀落地損其身，引得山鬼來為禍。又兌星斷（論家堂表無人祭掃法）：化為巽鳥夜間鳴，坤艮癸丁填墓上，不曾醮祭及清明，天地路頭曾親見，不知那個是山神，此是神仙真口決，休將容易亂敷陳。

The interpretation of the "发" position in the Dui palace (concerning pathways and directions): The Dui palace indicates there is an old path near the entrance; there is a crossroads where people pass through frequently; on days of Yihai, Mao, and Chen, there will be troubles involving livestock; ghosts with surnames Zhang and Wu may harm people; the pillars and beams of an old house have been renovated; an ancient tomb by the stream may bring misfortune; there is a woman who died secretly; if a weapon falls to the ground, it may injure a person; thus, mountain ghosts may cause trouble. Further discussing the Dui star (concerning the family shrine not being worshipped): The ghosts transform into birds in the Xun direction that call out at night; the graves at Kun, Gen, Gui, and Ding need to be filled with soil; there has never been a ritual offering or tomb sweeping on Qingming Festival; once seen at the crossroads of heaven and earth, but it is unknown which one is the mountain god. This is the true transmission from the gods, and should not be casually spread or used.

占家宅出古器歌（凡占家宅出古器為怪，占且以渾天甲子值衡某爻發動，則以依心古器而新最驗）。占出古器斷（乾官之卦妙也）：甲子門前一口塘，湯瓶無嘴損財糧，庚子門前曲尺路，近前原有白花樹，戊子門前原有曲，其家又好青木竹。又（巽官之卦用爻）：辛丑門前有井泉，灣灣曲樹在其邊，乙末門前筆管樹，其家只有財不住，丁已門前路交叉，共門一處兩三家。

This section is a rhyming mnemonic for divination regarding the appearance of ancient objects in a household that cause strange phenomena. The general principle is: whenever an ancient object appears in a house and causes strange occurrences, use the "Holistic Heaven Stem Assignment" to determine which line is activated. According to the paired stem and branch, compare it with the ancient object and new items in the house, which is most accurate. "Value balance" means to be present, and "follow the heart" should be "follow and search." The interpretations of the trigrams in the Qian Palace are most effective: if a line meets Jiazi, it indicates there is a pond in front of the door, the teapot has no mouth, and there is loss of money and grain; if a line meets Gengzi, it indicates there is a road shaped like a carpenter's square in front of the door, and there was once a tree that bloomed white flowers nearby; if a line meets Wuzi, it indicates there was a bend in front of the door, and this family prefers to plant green bamboo. The lines used in the Xun Palace trigrams: if a line meets Xinchou, it indicates there is a well with a spring in front of the door, and there are winding trees nearby; if a line meets Yiwei, it indicates there is a straight tree like a writing brush in front of the door, and this family has wealth but cannot retain it; if a line meets Dingsi, it indicates there is a crossroad in front of the door, and several families live in the same entrance.

又（震宮之卦用爻）：庚寅門前墳雙廓，其家必定消索，壬申門前十字路，上手前人有古路，丙子門前臨大路，必主家長多橫事，辛卯門前案刀殘，牛馬常損在欄邊，已己門前曲溪水，其家倉箱錢殼有，庚辰門前有殺神，其家定有滯病人。

The use of lines in the Zhen palace hexagrams: if a line meets Gengyin, it indicates there are two layers of tombs in front of the house, and this family will surely decline gradually (「xiao suo」means dwindling and desolate); if a line meets Renshen, it indicates there is a crossroad in front of the house, with an old path left by ancestors on the upper side; if a line meets Bingzi, it indicates there is a main road directly in front of the house, and the head of the family will often encounter misfortune; if a line meets Xinmao, it indicates there is a broken chopping board in front of the house, and cattle and horses often suffer damage near the enclosure; if a line meets Jisi, it indicates there is a winding stream in front of the house, and this family has accumulated wealth (「qian ke」refers to money); if a line meets Gengchen, it indicates there is an Inauspicious Sha之神 (god of凶杀, meaning violent death) in front of the house, and this family certainly has someone who is sick for a long time without recovery.

又（震卦出古器爻）：庚戌門前路交叉，屋邊今是好人家，甲戊門前必用改，其家消索難佈擺，壬申門前曲水流，下手必定有山收，丁末門前面向西，枯藤繞樹損芽枝，丙午門前有障樹。又（坎官之妙用法）：其家錢殼田地聚，壬午門前有熟地，少亡男女常立親，戊申門前紫竹籬，財來財去有憂疑，己亥門前有神壇，野鬼成郡朝主還，辛酉門前有大樹，惡鬼邪神常此住。

The trigram Zhen indicates the presence of ancient artifacts. Interpretations: If the line meets Gengxu, it signifies that the road in front of the door is intersected, and there is now a good family living nearby; if the line meets Jiaxu, it indicates that the road in front of the door must be renovated, otherwise the family will decline and the situation will be difficult to manage (the phrase "Jia Wu" should be read as "Jia Xu"); if the line meets Renshen, it indicates that there is a winding stream in front of the door, and a mountain will be present at the lower part to collect the water; if the line meets Dingwei, it indicates that the front of the door faces west, with withered vines entwined around the trees, damaging new branches; if the line meets Bingwu, it indicates that there is a tree blocking the front of the door. The subtle applications of the trigrams in the Kan palace: this household can accumulate wealth and land (continuing from the previous sentence); if the line meets Renwu, it indicates that there is cultivated farmland in front of the door, and there are often deceased males and females who come to "stand as relatives" (referring to spiritual marriages or similar entanglements); if the line meets Wushen, it indicates that there is a purple bamboo fence in front of the door, with money coming and going, causing suspicion; if the line meets Jihai, it indicates that there is a shrine in front of the door, with a crowd of wild ghosts coming to pay homage and demand repayment; if the line meets Xinyou, it indicates that there is a large tree in front of the door, where evil spirits and devils reside.

勝光值日（月建值午則知勝光上卦所生）：勝光怪病氣沖天，十生九死生留連，心中結熱氣舛急，更兼助痛病難言。司命溪河求禳度，傷亡為禍及家先。午宮卦斷：大煞臨門宜退謝，社司朝鬼累延年，板木來全替去病，病人漸漸得安痊。

This section explains how to determine illness and the spirits causing it based on the twelve month generals. "Shengguang" is the name of the month general for the hour of Wu. When the month builder meets Wu, it is known that the illness caused by Shengguang entering the hexagram is a strange disease, with the sickness rising to the heavens. Out of ten cases, nine are dangerous, with the illness lingering. There is a feeling of depression in the chest accompanied by fever and rapid, disordered breathing. Additionally, there is pain, making the illness unbearable to describe. The spirits involved are the Director of Destiny, the Kitchen God, and the river and stream gods. It is necessary to perform rituals for appeasement and liberation. Moreover, the souls of those who died violently and the family ancestors are also causing trouble. The hexagram for the Wu palace indicates that there is a great sha at the gate, so it is advisable to perform a ritual of sending away and expressing gratitude. The local deity and the ghosts coming from the morning have been lingering for many years. Use items such as wooden boards as substitutes for the patient to send away the sickness. In this way, the patient will gradually recover.

小吉值日（月建值末各小吉上卦所生）：小吉占病主頭痛，三焦熱悶腹疼中，渾身沉重難起例，飛來墓殺最為凶，卯方得病繞回轉，南北社廊鬼相衡。未宮卦斷：傷亡死鬼並土地，作崇令人譫語逢，板木末全凶怪夢，巫師禳讓藥方通。

"Xiao Ji" is the name of the month general for the sign Wei. When the month builder meets Wei, it indicates that Xiao Ji is present in the hexagram and the image of illness appears. The interpretation states: if Xiao Ji is the day of the divination for illness, it indicates headache; the three jiao are feverish and restless, with pain in the abdomen; the whole body feels heavy and one cannot get up; there is a flying Storage (storage) evil spirit, which is extremely dangerous; the illness was contracted in the卯 (eastern) direction, and after wandering around, it still returns to this place; there is a conflict between the ghosts and people under the corridors of the temples in the north and south. The hexagram for the Wei palace indicates: the soul of someone who died violently and the earth deity are both causing trouble, making the person speak nonsense; the wooden boards used for a substitute body are not yet prepared, hence causing ominous dreams; one must invite a shaman to perform a ritual to appease and send away the spirits, and then the medicine will take effect.

傳送值日（中月名曰傅送上卦以斷七月之事）：傳送值病主頭痛，腳手皮膚見血光，四肢拘急不思食，灶司引透外傷亡，犯著冤家咒咀鬼，勾連香火及家堂。申宮卦斷：旺神有願急須解，再宜立願保安康，醮謝星辰求福利，祭設當方土主王。

"Transmission" is the name of the Month General for the hour of Shen, used to interpret matters related to the seventh month. The interpretation states: if "Transmission" is the ruling hour on the day of illness, it indicates headache; blood appears on the skin of the hands and feet; the limbs become stiff and the person is in urgent pain, losing appetite; this is caused by the kitchen god bringing in the souls of those who died violently outside; it also conflicts with resentful enemies and cursed spirits; and it involves the family's incense and the household gods. The hexagram for the Shen palace indicates: the deity in the flourishing position is lacking in vows, so it is necessary to quickly resolve and repay the vows; after resolving, a new vow should be made to ensure safety; a ritual offering should be made to the stars to seek blessings; and the local earth deity should be worshipped.

從魁值日（月建值如從上卦酉爻主八月事）：從魁占病肺經炎，恰似青蛇過竹筒，節節生憂難用藥，嗤嘔番食不能通，寒熱頭疼心不定，近退服藥也無功。酉宮卦斷：犯著天羅地網殺，家先十朝在其中，怪神入宅宜設祭，沉病脫體去如風。

"The 'From Kuai' is the name of the Month General for the You branch. The You爻 is in the卦 that governs events of the eighth month. The interpretation states: When 'From Kuai' is the day's value, it indicates illness in the lung meridian with inflammation. The progression of the illness is like a green snake passing through a bamboo tube, moving section by section forward, causing worry everywhere and making it difficult to treat with medicine. There is vomiting and regurgitation, with difficulty in eating; alternating chills and fever, headaches, and mental restlessness. Recently, taking medicine has not been effective. The卦 for the You palace indicates: it has been offended by the凶 star 'Heavenly Net and Earthly Trap'; the family ancestors have accumulated ten times the vows of morning worship that have not been fulfilled, and this is the cause; there is a strange spirit entering the house, which should be appeased with a sacrifice to send it away; such a severe illness will leave the body quickly, as fast as wind dispersing."

河魁值日（月建值戌名河魁主九月之事）：河魁占疾主難安，恰似行船下急灘，心中煩悶又嘔逆，頭疼作熱或加寒，四肢骨節更拘急，觸犯十朝鬼判宮。戌宮卦斷：日中出路罵神鬼，社司咒咀又多端，番退西方五墓煞，免教病體重如山。

"The River Chief" is the name of the Month General for the Earthly Branch Wu, and it governs matters related to the ninth month. The divination statement says: When "River Chief" is the day's ruler, it indicates illness, which causes the patient to be unable to rest in peace, like a boat rushing down a dangerous rapids, with a dangerous trend; there is chest discomfort and nausea and vomiting; headache and fever, sometimes accompanied by chills; the limbs and joints feel stiff and painful. This is an offense against ten morning sacrifices and the ghost officials who oversee judgment. The hexagram for the Wu palace states: During the day, the person has scolded the spirits on the road; there are various curses entangled with the god of the community; one must retreat the "Five Tombs" malevolent forces from the west; only then can the body's heaviness be relieved.

登明值日（月建亥名登明主十月事）：登明得病主顛狂，亂言論語在高床，寒熱頭疼心內結，對神見鬼怪非常，觸犯山司並木下，更有闇昧女傷亡。亥宮卦斷：半天午酉並草野，亦是家二姓郎，子時得疾難安好，急宜保憂免棲惶。

"Mount Ascendant" is the name of the month general for the亥 (Hai) branch, governing affairs of the tenth month. The interpretation states: if "Mount Ascendant" is on the day of illness, it indicates a disturbance of the mind, lying on a high bed speaking nonsense; alternating between cold and heat, headache, and a feeling of oppression in the chest; seeing ghosts even when facing a deity, showing extreme strangeness; this is an offense to the mountain guardian deity and the deity of the tree; there is also an invisible spirit of a woman who died suddenly. The hexagram for the亥 (Hai) palace indicates: "Half Sky" and the two evils "Wu" and "You" together with wandering spirits from the fields causing trouble; it could also be caused by male members of two families in the household; if the illness occurs at the hour of Zi, it is hardest to recover from; one should quickly perform protective rites and remove worries to avoid constant fear and anxiety.

神后值日（月建值子名神后主十一月事）：神后值卦主虛驚，日中得病鬼來侵，寒熱時來遠蹺蹊，腹中疾痛及肝心，渾身沉重轉不得，四肢疼痛末能安。子宮卦斷：不思飲食又番吐，觸犯山神土石精，手足疾疼舉動，氣急宜禳土殺神，更有傷亡並五道，祈求作福保安寧。

"The 'Shenhou' is the name of the Month General for the Zi branch, governing matters of the eleventh month. The interpretation states: when Shenhou is present in the hexagram, there is likely to be a false alarm; illness acquired during the day is caused by spirits intruding; experiencing chills and heat alternately, with frequent episodes that are puzzling; abdominal pain that spreads to the liver and heart; a heavy body that makes turning over difficult; and pain in the limbs that prevents rest. For the hexagram related to the uterus: loss of appetite and vomiting; this is due to offending the mountain spirit and the essence of earth and stone; pain in the hands and feet, making movement difficult; rapid breathing, requiring the appeasement of the earth demon; additionally, there are spirits of sudden death and the 'Wudao' generals; one must pray for blessings to ensure peace and safety."

大吉值日（月建值丑名大吉主十二月事）：大吉占病主胸肋，或作寒來或作熱，小便大便已不通，不思飯食心中結，伏尸古墓同為禍，只是家先透引接。丑宮卦斷：社司五朝入宅來，香火土地求祭設，更犯五道及傷亡，用退北方凶惡殺，禳謝本命上星辰，解釋流年災疾厄。

"Da Ji" is the name of the Month General for Chou, governing affairs of the twelfth month. The interpretation states: When "Da Ji" is the ruling day, it indicates illness in the chest and ribs; the patient experiences sudden chills and sudden fever; difficulty in urination and defecation; loss of appetite; and mental distress. This is caused by the ghost of "Fu Shi" and the ancient tomb, but they are brought into the household by ancestral spirits. The hexagram for the Chou palace indicates: The god of the community has accumulated five offerings from morning prayers and has entered the house to demand recompense; offerings should be made to the household deity and the earth god; it has also offended the "Wu Dao" and wandering death spirits; one should expel the evil spirits from the north; and further appease the stars corresponding to one's destiny; thus, the calamities and misfortunes of this year can be resolved.

功曹值日（月建值寅名功曹主正月事）：功曹值日白虎神，急宜祭度免悲聲，病人寒熱頭疾痛，胸肋疼悶氣沖心，手足拘攀行不得，觸犯山司木下神。寅宮卦斷：更有傷亡並五道，東北土煞又加臨，怪巽入宅來為禍，世須禳度即安輕。

"The 'Gongcao' is the name of the Month General for the寅 branch, governing affairs of the first month. The divination statement says: When 'Gongcao' is on the day, the accompanying spirit is the White Tiger, a凶神, so one should hurry to perform worship and exorcism to avoid crying in the family; the patient experiences alternating cold and heat, headache, pain in the chest and ribs, and a sensation of qi rising to the heart; the hands and feet are stiff and unable to walk; this is an offense to the mountain guardian spirit and the spirit of the tree. The hexagram of the寅宫 indicates: there are also sudden deaths and the 'Wudao' spirits; the earth demon in the Northeast direction adds to the problem; strange occurrences come from the Xun direction into the house to cause trouble; the person indicated by the 'Shiyao' in the hexagram should perform exorcism and worship, and the illness will ease."

太沖值日（月建值卯名太衡主二月之事）：太沖占病在路頭，充著遊瘟作禍憂，或寒或熱心頭悶，腳手痠疼難動遊，四野傷亡來作禍，解釋咒咀免為仇。卯宮卦斷：土主社司求祭設，河神水鬼作淹留，急宜禳謝身康吉，不須服藥自無愁。

"The Moon General 'Tai Chong' corresponds to the branch Mao and governs affairs of the second month (the title 'Tai Heng' is a corruption of 'Tai Chong'). The divination statement says: When 'Tai Chong' is the day's general, it indicates illness contracted on the road; encountering the prevalent plague spirit brings misfortune; the person experiences alternating chills and fever, chest oppression, and numbness in the hands and feet, making movement difficult; this is due to the sudden arrival of death spirits from the four directions causing trouble; one must resolve curses to avoid forming enmity. The hexagram for the Mao palace indicates: one should offer sacrifices to the earth deity and the village guardian deity; the river god and water spirits have detained the patient's soul; quickly perform rituals to appease and express gratitude, and the body will become healthy and auspicious, without the need for medicine and free from worry."

天罡值日（月建值辰名天罡主三月之事）：此日得病值天，心腹膨脹臥高床，寒熱往來須作痛，天羅地網煞為殃，山司木下廊邊鬼，更與正通及傷亡。辰宮卦斷：半天午酉同降禍，更有家先三五郎，旺神有願急解謝，退送墓煞免棲惶。

"The Heavenly Gang" is the name of the Month General for the辰 (Chen) branch, governing matters related to the third month. The interpretation states: On this day, illness occurs when the Heavenly Gang is in charge (the original text had a missing character "罡" after "值天"). The person experiences fullness in the chest and abdomen, lies on a high bed; alternates between cold and heat, with pain coming and going. This is the "Heavenly Net and Earthly Trap" evil spirit causing harm. There are also the spirits of the mountain, the spirit under the tree, and the ghost by the corridor; plus the "Correct Passage" spirit and the crosswise death spirits. The hexagram for the Chen palace indicates: "Half Heaven" and the "午 (Wu) and酉 (You)" two evil spirits together bring misfortune; there are also ancestors of the third and fifth sons in the family causing trouble; vows owed to the dominant spirit should be quickly fulfilled and thanked; expel the evil spirits of the storage place, to avoid constant fear and anxiety.

太乙值日（月建值已名太乙主四月之事）：太乙日病是兩蛇，途中驚恐惹禍邪，心腹疼痛氣沖急，男輕女重最交加，腳手血光炎更有，神廣咒咀有口牙。已宮卦斷：觸犯香堂並土地，溪河落水作寒邪，四片板木皆有已，病人火裡出蓮花。

The "Taiyi" is the name of the Month General for the branch Si, governing affairs of the fourth month. The interpretation states: When Taiyi is on the day, the illness resembles two snakes entwined; the person was startled on the way and attracted evil spirits; there is pain in the chest and abdomen, with a sudden rush of qi; this illness is lighter for men and heavier for women, with symptoms intermingling; there is also danger of bloodshed in the hands and feet; there are curses before the gods, leading to speech disorders. The hexagram for the Si palace indicates: the person has offended the family shrine and the land god; also fallen into water by a stream or river, thus contracting a cold illness; the four pieces of wood used for a substitute have all been prepared ("you yi" means "you yi," meaning it is ready); thus the patient can be saved as if a lotus flower grows from fire, achieving salvation in desperate circumstances.

此法以逐日時動爻斷之，以五行金火土而定。金日寅卯時斷（五金所日主發爻發動，主有古器不祥）：鐵器有蹺蹊，鋤剪及嵫墓，神道不得刀，金中顯神威，灶中有犯動，二姓家先迷，一二四郎鬼，楊家邪可知。金日辰已時斷：家有蹺蹊物，古鏡及鎖匙，木器有四腳，房中橙桌兒，常時來作怪，與復不相宜，西山艮坤穴，鼠水未為奇。

The method used in this section involves determining the day's stem and branch along with the time of day, identifying the moving line, and then using the five phases to make a judgment. For a day of metal with the time of寅 or卯, the interpretation is: there are strange things in the household with iron objects; there are farming tools, shears, and items from graves; it is not appropriate to place a knife before the shrine; the divine power of metal is revealed; there is disturbance in the kitchen; the ancestors of two families are entangled and confused; there are ghosts named first brother, second brother, and fourth brother; the evil spirits of a family named Yang can be known from this. For a day of metal with the time of辰 or巳, the interpretation is: there are strange items in the household, such as ancient mirrors and keys; there are also four-legged wooden objects, such as chairs and tables in the house; they often cause trouble; adding more of the same kind is not advisable; the ancestral graves are located in the western mountain directions of艮 and坤; there are rat problems and water problems, which are not unusual.

金日午末時斷：舊器主災異，香火不得刀，比斗並盒藍，原日無來歷，有願末曾還，老鼠有怪跡，南北上祖墳，驚動人不吉。金日申酉時斷：木器有鼠耗，主損六畜財，於君不為福，暗身作禍來，陳鄭吳張鬼，家中每降災，西方穴不利，甲庚好夜臺。

For a day of metal with the hour of午 and 未: old objects bring calamity and strange occurrences; it is not advisable to place a knife before the incense and candles; there are containers such as fighting sticks, boxes, and baskets; the origin is unclear; vows made have not been fulfilled; mice leave strange marks; the ancestral graves in the north and south directions are disturbed, which is not auspicious. For a day of metal with the hour of申 and 酉: wooden objects are bitten by mice; it causes injury to livestock and wealth; it is not a blessing for you; there is a ghost of sudden death coming secretly to cause trouble; ghosts of surnames Chen, Zheng, Wu, and Zhang often bring disaster to the family; the western graves are unfavorable; the burial site facing 甲 and backed by 庚 is the best (「night platform」 refers to the tomb).

木日寅卯時斷（五木日時臨爻發動出古器之決）：四腳木器物，橙桌櫥櫃床，灶破缺一角，家神願未償，震山坤艮穴，蔭發子孫昌，或有身無尾，口舌每爭張。木日辰已時斷：宅內有重門，門上有二穿，震山卯酉穴，風水蔭兒孫，客傷自縊鬼，陳家楊姓瘟，兩姓家先引，四季鬧紛紛。

On days of the Wood element, if the hour falls on寅 or卯 and the relevant line becomes active, it indicates the appearance of ancient artifacts. There are four-legged wooden objects in the house, such as stools, tables, cupboards, and beds; the stove is broken and missing a corner; the vows to the household gods have not been fulfilled; the ancestral tomb is located in the direction of Zhen mountain or Kun and Gen, which brings prosperity to descendants; or there are objects with a body but no tail (such as a scale with a broken tail), which often cause disputes. On days of the Wood element, if the hour falls on辰 or巳 and the relevant line becomes active, it indicates there are two doors in the house; there are two holes on the doors; the ancestral tomb is located in the direction of Zhen mountain or卯 and酉, which brings blessings to descendants; there are ghosts who died by suicide or died away from home; there are plague spirits among families surnamed Chen and Yang; the ancestors of two families are connected, and they quarrel all year round.

木日午末時斷：一柱作古怪，窗扇有短長，其中常時鄉，宅內不為祥，營謀多反覆，破耗損牛羊，東南一古墓，定見有乘張。木日申酉時斷：居家四腳物，將錢買得來，如今遭鼠耗，似之反為災，家先無祭享，安謝免疑猜，震山一墓好，添丁進喜財。

For the divination on a day of wood with the hour of午 or 未: there is a pillar that has become strange; the window shutters are uneven in length; there are frequent sounds (the character 「乡」 is equivalent to 「响」); the house is not auspicious; matters planned often have reversals; there is loss of property and damage to cattle and sheep; in the southeast direction there is an ancient tomb, and certainly there will be disturbances and disturbances. For the divination on a day of wood with the hour of 申 or 酉: the four-legged furniture in the house was bought with money; now it is damaged by rats, and thus becomes a disaster; the ancestors have not received sacrifices; after安抚 and rewards, suspicion will be removed; there is a good tomb in the direction of 震 mountain, which can bring more sons and wealth.

水日寅卯時斷（水日時爻斷所臨爻中出六怪）：錫器與銅器，甑盤碗碟杯，年來成怪異，業退血財哀，不正家先鬼，時常作禍殃，祖山坤艮石，南北穴傾頹。水日辰已時斷：石臼並鍋破，就裡反為怪，正損六畜財，家先作害害，古墓在屋邊，不蔭長房敗，巽山壬丙凶，癸丁利後代。

For a water day with the time of寅and卯: there are tin and copper vessels, as well as steamers, plates, bowls, dishes, and cups in the family; recently these have become strange and abnormal; the family's fortune has declined, livestock have been harmed, causing sorrow; there is a ghost from an improper ancestor who often causes trouble; on the mountain where the ancestral tomb is located, there are stones in the directions of坤and艮; the northern and southern tomb sites are ruined. For a water day with the time of辰and巳: there are stone mortars and broken pots, which have become strange and abnormal within them; this mainly causes harm to livestock and wealth; the ancestors are causing trouble and harm; there is an ancient tomb by the house, which cannot benefit the eldest son, but instead leads to decline; the tomb facing the direction of巽mountain and壬or丙is凶, while facing癸or丁is favorable for descendants.

水日午末時斷：甕碟生災咎，升斗損破舊，住屋向東西，主人多欠壽，神願未曾還，謀為難逐就，奉事佛前香，宅神相保佑。水日申酉時斷：折稱破斗杵，箱布衫褲裙，又有西足物，同前作怪凶，小門通徑路，急整免建屯。

For a day of water with the hour of午 and 未: there will be calamity from jars and plates; measuring tools such as measures and buckets will be broken or old; the house faces east or west; the master is likely to have a short life; vows made before the gods will not be fulfilled; plans will not go smoothly; one should serve incense before the Buddha, and the household deity will protect. For a day of water with the hour of申 and 酉: broken scales, broken measures and杵; boxes, cloth, shirts, pants, skirts and clothes; there will also be four-legged creatures coming from the west (the term '西足' should be '四足'); the same troubles as before will cause misfortune; there is a small door leading to a small path; one should hurry to fix it, otherwise difficulties will arise everywhere (the term '建屯' refers to the hexagram JIAN TUN).

火日寅卯時斷（火日時臨爻動生石器之妙決）：宅門中一破，古木有蹺蹊，前山下一穴，前峰起又低，信之有大吉，不信凶怎知，招邪通耗路，修改莫疑遲。火日辰已時斷：宅內香爐缺，人口多穴買，灶神亦不安，火鬼及傷亡，疾病生寒熱，南北墓平常，東西進產業。

For a fire day with the hour of Yin or Mao, the interpretation is: there is a damaged area in the middle of the gate; an ancient tree has some suspicious situation; there is a grave beneath the front mountain; the peak in front rises first and then lowers; if you believe this interpretation, it will be very auspicious, but if you don't believe it, there will be danger and uncertainty; there is a path that invites evil spirits and leads to loss; you should make changes as soon as possible and not hesitate. For a fire day with the hour of Si or Wei, the interpretation is: the incense burner inside the house is broken; there are many people in the family who are bought (referring to purchased servants or adopted children); the kitchen god is not at peace; there are fire ghosts and sudden death spirits; illness shows as alternating cold and heat; the northern and southern graveyards are ordinary; but the eastern and western directions are suitable for acquiring property.

火日午末時斷：君家有火爐，作怪甚蹉跎，四足器為患，焚燬免災無，小口生啾唧，急須禳灶司，辰寅門路吉，用整北方途。火日申酉時斷：南方古冢磚，移來置灶前，急須宜整換，免使禍相纏，兩足並三腳，器物怪難言，祖墳壬丙向，禳謝得安然。

Divination for a fire day at the hour of Wu or Wei: There is a fire stove in your home that causes trouble; four-legged objects become a source of misfortune, and if you burn them, the disaster will be removed; children will cry and fall ill; you should urgently perform a ritual to appease the kitchen god; the entrance should be opened in the direction of Chen or Yin for good fortune; you should repair the road in the north. Divination for a fire day at the hour of Shen or You: The bricks from an ancient tomb in the south are moved and placed in front of the stove; you should urgently tidy and replace them to avoid misfortune; objects with two legs or three feet cause trouble in ways that are hard to describe; the ancestral tomb faces Ren and points to Bing; after performing the ritual of appeasement and offering thanks, you will be safe.

土日寅卯時斷：戶扇破春臼，石板瓦和磚，來歷真闇昧，作怪禍難言，坤艮山下火，被人盜葬墳，不然有崩缺，安正可周全。土日辰已時斷：圓石作禍胎，引鬼入門來，耗財並主疾，除去免其災，祖墓巽山好，奇門可進財，暗身須用度，經誦稱君懷。

For a day of Earthly Branch "寅" or "卯" with a Heavenly Stem of "土": the door is broken, there are stone mortars, stone slabs, tiles and bricks whose origins are unclear; they cause disturbances and bring about unpredictable misfortunes; either someone has secretly buried a grave beneath the mountain (the "Fire" element of "Nayin" refers to the grave's location), or the grave is collapsed and incomplete; if it is properly arranged, it can be preserved. For a day of Earthly Branch "辰" or "巳" with a Heavenly Stem of "土": a round stone is the source of trouble, it brings in ghosts; it causes loss of wealth and illness; removing it will prevent this disaster; the ancestral grave should be located facing the "Wind" direction, which matches the "Qimen" direction and brings wealth; there are hidden deaths that need to be purified; reciting scriptures and performing repentance will fulfill your wishes.

土日午末時斷：棺材有動移，安處不為宜，口舌紛紜起，災病又相隨，乙辛丁癸穴，水法未為奇，靈神祈福佑，財喜自當時。土日申酉時斷：匣中有練服，常來作怪邪，灶磚有破損，作事起搓丫，屋後古人冢，入宅起冤家，土地不得力，安泰免吁嗟。

For a burial on a soil day during the午 or 未 hours: there has been movement of the coffin; the placement is unsuitable; there will be much verbal disputes; illness and misfortune will follow closely; the grave site is located in the directions of 乙, 辛, 丁, or 癸, and the water flow is ordinary and unremarkable; by praying to the spiritual guardian, wealth and happiness will come at the right time. For a burial on a soil day during the 申 or 酉 hours: there are mourning clothes (「练服」refers to coarse hemp mourning garments) in the chest, often causing disturbances and evil influences; there is damage to the bricks on the stove; affairs are always obstructed (「搓丫」means stumbling and encountering obstacles); there is an old grave behind the house; ghosts from the grave enter the house, forming grudges; the land god cannot offer assistance; only by proper arrangement can one avoid regret.

六神青龍朱雀勾陳塍蛇白虎玄武是也，五行者金木水火土，各臨入於五鄉也。青龍入木鬼斷：青龍入木鬼一張床鬼斷，原來收得在東方，若是未曾經損害，必然床上有人亡。朱雀木鬼斷：朱雀木鬼有閒勾，掛在房閒半柱頭，更有舊繩新接斷，勾起掛貼惹悶愁。勾陳木鬼斷：勾陳木鬼是壇亭，更兼香火在門庭，前簷掛有一條索，勸君作速去其纏。

The "Six Spirits" refer to the six entities: Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Gou Chen, Teng Sha, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise. The "Five Phases" are metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. This section discusses what kind of objects become spirits when each of the Six Spirits occupies the position of the wood element. If Azure Dragon is on the wood爻, it indicates there is a bed in the house that was originally brought from the east. If this bed has never been damaged, someone must have died on it. If Vermilion Bird is on the wood爻, it indicates there is an unused wooden hook hanging halfway up a pillar in the room, and there is also an old rope that has been recently tied but has broken. If you lift the hook and hang it up, it will cause annoyance and worry. If Gou Chen is on the wood爻, it indicates there is a wooden structure such as a pavilion, with incense and offerings set up at the entrance. There is also a rope hanging under the eaves. It is advised to remove it quickly to avoid being troubled.

塍蛇木鬼斷：塍蛇木掐是條槍，原來安頓在櫥房，或有門前牆種路，不然破損及傷亡。白虎木鬼斷：白虎木鬼是朝靈，來自西方作禍侵，家主房中櫥櫃破，更兼屋角竹籠新。玄武木鬼斷：玄武木鬼大無端，鬼臨宅長病艱難，不是火爐並舊板，門外移入後堂安。

When the Snake hexagram falls on a wooden line and indicates a ghost, it signifies either a wooden spear originally placed in the kitchen, or a wall blocking the entrance, or broken objects and spirits who died violently. When the White Tiger hexagram falls on a wooden line and indicates a ghost, it suggests a spiritual object that is worshipped by people, coming from the west to cause trouble; the cabinet in the master's room is broken, and there is also a new bamboo cage added in the corner of the house. When the Black Tortoise hexagram falls on a wooden line and indicates a ghost, it means the ghost comes without any reason; the ghost attaches itself to the head of the family, making the illness difficult to cure; it is either the furnace or old wooden boards causing trouble, or something brought in from outside and placed in the back hall. In all these six cases, one should first look at the "Official Ghost line" to see which of the Six Spirits and Five Phases it is associated with, and then check the corresponding objects in the house accordingly.

青龍火鬼斷（六神入火爻所生古器吉凶之妙）：火鬼南方古墓磚，移來灶上已多年，司命不安因此物，更招外鬼入家中。朱雀火鬼斷：火鬼傷火日夜來，後門動土外生災，家主房中有一物，他人床櫃莫安排。勾陳火鬼斷：火鬼原來病不空，或因怪石隱堂中，更宜除去堂前器，外來箱簣莫相逢。

The Azure Dragon over a fire line indicates a ghost: this section discusses the auspicious and inauspicious effects of the Six Spirits falling on a fire line. It indicates that there are ancient bricks from a southern tomb that have been moved and used to build the stove for many years; the Kitchen God, Director of Destiny, is disturbed by these bricks; and it may attract ghosts into the house. The Vermilion Bird over a fire line indicates a ghost: this indicates continuous fire troubles day and night; the rear door breaking ground brings in external calamities; the house owner's room has an object; do not bring in beds or cabinets that have been used by others. Gou Chen over a fire line indicates a ghost: this indicates that illnesses never subside; or there is a strange stone hidden in the hall; one should remove objects in front of the hall; do not touch external chests, bamboo containers, or similar items.

塍蛇火鬼斷：火鬼香爐是外來，家神不喜故生災，不信但看寅午日，必然哭泣見悲哀。白虎火鬼斷：火鬼原來身帶黃，櫥房藏得有埋網，又兼一般奇異物，鐵瓶破損受生瘡。玄武火鬼斷：火鬼傷亡亦在家，床邊磚石作妖邪，東方有個四腳器，急除可免疾方差。

The snake spirit appearing on a fire line indicates a ghost coming from outside; the household spirit dislikes it, thus causing calamity; if you don't believe it, just observe the days of寅 and午, you will certainly see mourning and sorrow—寅, 午, and 戌 form a fire trinity, which is the appointed time. The white tiger appearing on a fire line indicates a ghost with a yellow color; there is a hidden net in the kitchen; there is also a strange object; an iron bottle is broken, and people will get sores. The black tortoise appearing on a fire line indicates a ghost of an accidental death is in the house; the bricks by the bed are causing trouble; there is a four-legged object in the east; remove it quickly, and the illness will be cured.

青龍金鬼斷（六神入金爻鬼交時占出古器）：金鬼從來是石精，個門移入在櫥庭，更有一般無用鐵，無財不旺有虛驚。朱雀金鬼斷：金生災是一盤，原來此物不團圓，或是他家舊什物，引得妖邪作禍纏。勾陳金鬼斷：金鬼生炎是一戈，年來作禍待如何，家神無位曾經火，致成病患自蹉跎。

The Azure Dragon over the Metal line as Ghost: This indicates that the Metal Ghost has always been a stone spirit; it was brought in by a certain sect and placed between the cabinet and courtyard; there is also an useless iron object; this indicates poor fortune in wealth and also some alarming incidents. The Vermilion Bird over the Metal line as Ghost: This indicates that the disaster comes from a plate, which originally was not complete; or it is an old item from another family; thus attracting supernatural troubles. Gou Chen over the Metal line as Ghost: This indicates that the disaster comes from a spear-like weapon; it has been causing trouble recently, and it is unclear how to deal with it; the household gods are not properly positioned, and there was a fire; thus leading to illness and gradually wasting away.

塍蛇金鬼斷：金鬼家中鍋怪驚，引蛇入宅母雞鳴，床頭櫃上生二眼，夜間打鬼不曾停。白虎金鬼斷：金鬼家藏破器多，古鏡一片作怪魔，血財不旺皆因此，女崇傷亡奈若何。玄武金鬼斷：金鬼原來是墓神，後有古冢近山酃，拾得一個外來物，西方古器不團圓。

The snake spirit appearing on a metal line indicates a ghost: the family's cooking pot becomes a monster causing fear; a snake is brought into the house, a hen crows; two holes appear on the head of the bed cabinet; and the sound of chasing ghosts never stops at night. The white tiger appearing on a metal line indicates a ghost: there are many broken objects stored in the house; an ancient mirror becomes a demon; livestock are not thriving due to this; there are also female spirits and spirits of the dead causing trouble, making people helpless. The black tortoise appearing on a metal line indicates a ghost: this ghost was originally a spirit from a tomb; there is an ancient grave near the hill behind the house; an object from outside is found at home; and an ancient broken object comes from the west.

青龍水鬼斷（六神入五行所主出古器不祥之決）：水鬼應知足古門，溪邊有石外來存，門妖結連山石怪，急須除去免災屯。朱雀水鬼斷：北方水鬼來作怪，惹得家人日夕愁，更有刀剪藏深處，一繩懸在火爐頭。勾陳水鬼斷：水鬼家中有傘精，外來邪鬼或生驚，家中師主神符在，舊稱今來不見星。

The Azure Dragon over the Water line indicates a ghost: it signifies an old gate should be known; stones picked up by the stream are kept at home; the malevolent spirit on the door connects with mountain stones; it must be removed quickly to avoid many calamities. The Vermilion Bird over the Water line indicates a ghost: it signifies northern water ghosts causing trouble, making the family worry day and night; there are knives and scissors hidden away; a rope is hanging over the furnace. The Gou Chen over the Water line indicates a ghost: it signifies an umbrella has become a spirit at home; external evil spirits or people are frightened; there is a spirit tablet of the master in the house; an old scale now has its stars invisible.

塍蛇水鬼斷：水鬼家庭禍害精，占來曾有土邪神，兼個古窟未填得，不久門中有哭聲。白虎水鬼斷：水鬼漲水夢不祥，家中取得一枝槍，鋤頭也要來為怪，西畔宜填水窟傷。玄武水鬼斷：水鬼墳前有水流，土裡來歷不分明，或在後房破櫃畔，引來妖怪患非輕。

When the Snake Trigram is on a water line, it indicates a ghost: there is harm caused by malevolent spirits in the family; previously there was a spirit in the earth; there is also an old cave that has not been filled; soon there will be crying sounds inside the house. When the White Tiger Trigram is on a water line, it indicates dreaming of rising water, which is not a good omen; the family receives a spear; even the hoe will cause trouble; the water pit to the west should be filled to avoid damage. When the Black Tortoise Trigram is on a water line, it indicates water flowing in front of the tomb; something unearthed from the earth has an unknown origin; or it is near the broken cabinet in the back room; thus, a demon is attracted, causing serious trouble.

朱雀土鬼斷：土鬼有個不圓磨，更兼破門來作禍，當時宅內起官非，旺神有願宜還過。勾陳土鬼斷：勾陳土鬼有原因，祖墳曾被樹根穿，家中磨盤能為怪，屋頭有窟在西邊。塍蛇土鬼斷：塍蛇為鬼灶移場，灶神司命作災殃，桌臺後是別人物，須急送出卻無妨。白虎土鬼斷：白虎為鬼血財汙，年來不利養豬羊，大人不安小口病，應當禳解始寧居。玄武土鬼斷：玄武因何病女人，後門有石重千金，引得鄰家暗身鬼，急宜祛謝免災侵。

The Vermilion Bird presiding over the earth element hexagram indicates a ghost: there is a stone mill that is not complete, and a broken gate causing trouble; there will be disputes within the house; the vows owed to the god of destiny should be repaid. The Gou Chen presiding over the earth element hexagram indicates a ghost: there is a reason—ancestral graves were pierced by tree roots; the grinding mill in the house may cause trouble; there is a pit on the western side of the house. The Teng Snake presiding over the earth element hexagram indicates a ghost: the stove has been moved, causing the god of destiny to bring calamity; there are belongings belonging to others behind the table, which should be removed immediately to avoid trouble. The White Tiger presiding over the earth element hexagram indicates a ghost: livestock are affected by filth, raising pigs and sheep has been unfavorable in recent years; adults are restless and children are sick; one should perform a ritual to appease the spirits to restore peace to the house. The Black Tortoise presiding over the earth element hexagram indicates a ghost: why is the woman ill? Because there is a stone weighing over a thousand catties at the back gate, attracting the ghost of a neighbor who died unexpectedly; one should remove the stone and offer thanks to avoid disaster. Note: In this section, the group of earth ghosts only includes five spirits, and the Azure Dragon is missing from the original text.

鬼入青龍：鬼入青龍病漸輕，堂前求食是亡人，鬼裡有人外面死，歸來人作怪妖精。鬼入朱雀：鬼入朱雀身命危，傷亡五道夢魂精，宜用求謝方且吉，若不謝保損病身。鬼入勾陳：鬼入勾陳弟兄求，在家夢夢魂送憂，家中若過年時節，公婆也容只見愁。

This section is the opposite of the previous one: the previous section discussed the Six Spirits in relation to the Five Phases, while here it discusses the "Official Ghost" hexagram falling on the Six Spirits. The Official Ghost hexagram over the Azure Dragon indicates that the illness is gradually improving; a deceased relative is seeking food in the hall; someone in the family has died outside and their soul returns to cause disturbances. The Official Ghost hexagram over the Vermilion Bird indicates danger to life and property; it is the soul of a sudden death and the "Five Roads" deity troubling in dreams; one should pray to the gods and offer thanks for good fortune; if one does not offer thanks, the patient's condition will worsen. The Official Ghost hexagram over Gou Chen indicates that it is the soul of a sibling seeking help; there are frequent bad dreams at home, and the soul brings sorrow; during the New Year, even the grandparents' generation experience only worry and sorrow.

鬼入騰蛇：鬼入蛇你莫誇，外面更有神冤家，不時有願前時穴，更有宅居有些些。鬼入白虎：鬼入白虎哭哀哀，占病急去買棺材，秋冬若得多精怪，須防老幼免心懷。鬼入玄武：鬼入玄武定是凶，占病昏睡耳又聾，落水傷亡來求食，急宜保謝免災憂。

The official ghost hexagram falling on the snake indicates that this matter should not be taken lightly; there are other resentful spirits and enemies outside; there are often unfulfilled vows and unresolved burial matters; there are some issues within the household. The official ghost hexagram falling on the white tiger indicates that there will be sorrowful crying within the family; if divining about illness, one should hurry to buy a coffin; in autumn and winter, if this hexagram appears, there are often supernatural beings appearing; one must be cautious to prevent accidents involving the elderly and children, to avoid worry. The official ghost hexagram falling on the black tortoise indicates a凶 portent; if divining about illness, the patient will be unconscious and deaf; this is the soul of someone who died by drowning coming to beg for food; one should quickly perform rituals to appease and offer thanks, to eliminate disaster and worry.

慌忙來問事必凶，官司病者在床中，失物無尋產是女，縱然雖好也驚疑。衣冠來問必婚姻，卻是求謀或結親，接定卦宮推禍福，莫將亂語止他行。入門是大正無悠憂，大人擱路定不周，病是凶神為福守，自宜保度且無愁。入門便見老男兒，官司失脫卻無尋，病者安然無傷損，如喜枯木正逢春。

This passage discusses "listening and judging," which refers to the diviner's ability to predict the outcome of a question based on the visitor's demeanor, the items they carry, and what they have heard or seen, as additional evidence beyond the hexagram. If a person comes in a hurried and anxious manner, the matter they inquire about is likely to be unfavorable: a lawsuit will result in loss, the sick person will remain bedridden, lost items will not be recovered, and childbirth will result in a female child; even if the outcome is somewhat favorable, there will still be some confusion and uncertainty along the way. If a person dressed neatly comes to ask a question, it is likely about marriage, or about planning something or arranging a marriage; then, determine the fate accurately based on the hexagram's palace, and do not use irrelevant or meaningless words to dismiss the person. If everything is orderly and stable when the person enters, there will be no long-term worries; but if someone of high status is blocking the way, the matter will certainly not be complete; although the illness is caused by a malevolent spirit, there is a guardian deity protecting, so it should be protected and relieved, and there will be no worries. If an elderly man is seen upon entering, lawsuits and lost items will be difficult to find, but the sick person will remain unharmed, which is like a withered tree coming back to life, which is a pleasant sight.

入門孩兒哭啼啼，家門不吉有損虧，破財病患都皆有，婚姻諸了也相離。入門見一雞鴨隨，或在堂前或在西，官事消散人安樂，相喜和合枉生兒。入門見遇三人話，官事鬼動若如何，病者最是鳥雞子，閻王必要請回歸。入門見寧紗，家事主嘆嗟，官事人情貴，買賣多欠家。入門見柴木，買賣自得祿，三人同本去，求財決發福。入門見一燈，病者見凶星，齊神求為福，保度不相牽。入門一香，家宅大吉昌，官事即消散，病者得難床。

Upon entering the door and hearing a child crying: the family gate is not auspicious, there will be some loss, loss of wealth and illness will occur, even if marriage has been arranged, it will still end in separation. Upon entering and seeing a chicken or duck following, or in the hall or to the west: lawsuits will be resolved, people will be at ease, both sides will be happy and harmonious, and there will also be smooth childbirth. Upon entering and encountering three people talking: there will be ghosts interfering in lawsuits, the situation is worrying; when predicting illness, it is most inauspicious to see signs like 'bird's egg', the King of the Underworld will certainly call the person back. Upon entering and seeing white silk (the term 'ning sha' refers to plain silk mourning cloth): family affairs will only bring sighs, lawsuits will require personal connections to resolve, and business dealings will mostly result in losses. Upon entering and seeing firewood: business will naturally bring profit, three people pooling capital, seeking wealth will certainly bring good fortune. Upon entering and seeing a lamp: the sick person will encounter a malevolent star, they must fast and worship gods to pray for fortune, through rituals and offerings they will not be affected. Upon entering and smelling a stick of incense: the family residence is very auspicious and prosperous, lawsuits will be resolved immediately, the sick person will also be able to get out of bed and recover (the term 'de nan chuang' should be 'de li chuang').