Yan Qin Tong Zuan (演禽通纂)

甲子寶瓶丙子鼠，戊子蟠泥蝠同處。庚子劍鋒壬子燕，學者潛心從此玩。乙獬草木丁旱田，己丑之泥龜主焉。辛丑石田牛蜈蚣，癸丑黑道江水洪。

This song诀 pairs each of the sixty Jiazi with a scene and an animal, serving as the overall principle of the book's "Hua Dao" approach.所谓 Hua Dao refers to the scenes formed by the heavenly stems and earthly branches; when an animal star falls into a particular scene, its fortune or misfortune changes accordingly. First, we discuss the Zi and Chou branches: Jiazi transforms into "Bao Ping," Bingzi transforms into "Xu Ri Shu" with the image of a rat, Wuzi transforms into "Pan Ni" with the image of a muddy pit, and also shares the same palace with "Nu Tu Fu" with the image of a bat, Gengzi transforms into "Jian Feng," Renzi transforms into "Wei Yue Yan" with the image of a swallow. Scholars must calm their minds and repeatedly contemplate these points. Yichou transforms into "Dou Mu Xie" with the image of a xie, and also incorporates the image of grass and trees; Dingchou transforms into dry fields; Jichou belongs to mud, with the main image of a turtle; Xinchou transforms into stone fields, and also incorporates the image of "Niu Jin Niu" with the image of an ox and a centipede; Guichou transforms into the Black Path, and also represents the image of overflowing river water.

甲寅花木曰平林，丙寅尾火虎宮親。戊狸土山庚劍鋒，壬寅廟位豹箕行。乙卯茂林丁兔宮，己卯雷門貉與同。辛卯劍鋒為弩弓，癸卯狐擬向此中。

The branches Yin and Mao: Jiayin transforms into flowers and trees, also called 'Pinglin'; Bingyin shares the same energy as 'Weihu' (Tail Fire Tiger), making it the native palace of the tiger; Wuyin transforms into a civet, symbolizing a mountain of earth; Gengyin transforms into a sword edge; Renyin is the dwelling place of 'Jishui Bao' (Ji Water Leopard), where the leopard resides. For the branch Mao: Yimao transforms into a flourishing forest; Dingmao is the rabbit palace of 'Fang Rirabbit'; Jimao transforms into a thunder gate, sharing residence with the貉 of 'Diti Hemo'; Xinmao originally belongs to sword edge, but here it becomes a crossbow; Guimao should be viewed in relation to the fox, being the dwelling place of 'Xin Yuehu' (Heart Moon Fox).

甲辰蛟兮丙火岡，戊鯨贔屓庚龍翔。壬辰瀑水為月殿，造化細推方可見。乙巳花木蟠蟻銜，丁巳蛇湯巳膳連。辛巳巴蟒又劍鋒，癸巳謂之蚯蚓宮。

The branches Chen and Si: Jiachen transforms into the Horn mansion's dragon; Bingchen transforms into fire ridge; Wuchen transforms into a whale, also into the tortoise that carries stone tablets; Gengchen is the place where dragons soar; Renchen transforms into waterfall water, also called the Moon Palace - the subtle aspects of destiny can only be seen by examining them step by step. The branch Si: Yisi transforms into flowering plants, also representing ants gathering and carrying objects; Dingsi is snake and boiling fire, and the position of Si is also connected to the concept of food (cooking on the stove); Xinsi transforms into the Ba snake, also associated with a sword's edge; Guisi is called the chamber of earthworms, that is, the dwelling place of the water earthworm known as Zhen Shui Yin.

甲午花木與杖竿，丙午天河馬共安，戊午獐穴庚雙鋒，壬午見鹿為本宮。乙未木犴丁明方，己鷹辛未羊雕當，癸未黑道如夜間，術士須當仔細看。

The branches Wu and Wei: Jiawu transforms into flowers and wood, and also represents a staff or weapon for striking; Bingwu is the Milky Way, with the Star Mansion finding security here; Wuwu is a deer's den, and Gengwu transforms into a double-edged blade; Renwu sees a deer, which is the native palace of Zhang Yue Lu. For Wei: Yiwei transforms into wood and corresponds to the 'Well Wood Ox'; Dingwei is the bright direction (southern direction, where sunlight is present); Jiwei transforms into an eagle, and Xinwei is the position for sheep and golden eagle; Guiwei belongs to the Black Path, appearing dark and gloomy like night. Numerologists must pay special attention and carefully distinguish here.

甲申弓箭丙猴門，戊申操弓庚刀砧，壬申猿兮遇打獵，走獸逢之凶必得。乙酉鳳閣為戈竿，丁酉原是昴雞關，己酉土胃辛酉砧，癸酉鳥兮本廟門。

The branches of Shen and You: Jiashen transforms into a bow and arrow; Bingshen is the gate of the monkey, that is, the place of the monkey with a fiery mouth; Wushen transforms into a person holding a bow, and Gengshen transforms into a knife and anvil; Renshen is the monkey of the Water Constellation, and it encounters the scene of hunting—when wild animals reach this position, they will certainly meet misfortune. The branch of You: Yiyou transforms into a phoenix pavilion, and also into a spear and pole; Dingyou originally belongs to the 'Morning Star Rooster'; Jiyou belongs to earth, being the pheasant of the Earth Constellation; Xinyou transforms into a knife and anvil; Guiyou represents the image of a black bird, which is exactly at its temple gate.

甲戌奎狼不須辨，丙戌火坡火窖燦，戊戌豺兮婁金狗，壬戌黑犬坡道走。乙亥花木正發生，丁亥豬兮己亥熊，辛亥位上是天庭，癸為大海壁貐宮。

The branches Wu and Hai: Jia Xu is the wolf of "Kui Mu Lang"; there is no need for further distinction. Bing Xu transforms into a fire slope and fire pit, glowing brightly. Wu Xu transforms into a jackal, connected to "Lou Jin Gou". Ren Xu is a black dog walking on a slope. For the branch Hai: Yi Hai transforms into blooming plants, at the time of growth. Ding Hai is the pig of "Shi Huo Zhu". Ji Hai transforms into a bear. Xing Hai is the heavenly court. Gui Hai is the sea, also the palace of "Bi Shui Yu". The above sixty sections are the basis for the entire book's judgment of the stars' prosperity and decline.

寅山虎狸豹，卯林兔狐貉，辰岡龍蛟鯨，巳湯蛇鱔蚓，午火馬鹿獐，未野羊鷹犴，申砧猴猿猱，酉刀雞烏雉，戌坡豺狼狗，亥江豬貐熊，子湖鼠蝠燕，丑田牛獬龜。

The twelve Earthly Branches each govern three animals, making a total of thirty-six animals. In the song, the character before each branch indicates the scene associated with that branch. For example,寅 (Yin) represents a mountain, and governs the tiger and lynx from "Tail Fire Tiger" and the豹 (bao, panther) from "Ji Water Panther".卯 (Mao) represents a forest, and governs the rabbit from "Room Mansion Rabbit", the fox from "Heart Mansion Fox", and the貉 (mo, marmot) from "Root Mansion Marmot".辰 (Chen) represents a hill, and governs the dragon from "Neck Mansion Dragon", the蛟 (jiao, dragon-like creature) and whale from "Horn Mansion".巳 (Si) represents boiling water and fire, and governs the snake and eel from "Wing Fire Snake" and the蚓 (yun, worm) from "Zhen Water Worm".午 (Wu) represents fire, and governs the horse from "Star Mansion Horse", the deer from "Zhang Moon Deer", and the zhang (zhang, animal) from "Willow Earth Zang".未 (Wei) represents wilderness, and governs the sheep and eagle from "Ghost Metal Sheep", and the an (an, animal) from "Well Wood An".申 (Shen) represents a cutting board, and governs the monkey and ape from "Mouth Fire Monkey" and "Can Water Ape", and the niao (niao, animal) from "Niao".酉 (You) represents a knife, and governs the chicken from "Mao Day Chicken", the bird from "Bi Moon Bird", and the雉 (zhi, pheasant) from "Stomach Earth Pheasant".戌 (Xu) represents a slope, and governs the jackal, wolf from "Kui Wood Wolf", and the dog from "Lou Metal Dog".亥 (Hai) represents a river, and governs the pig from "Shi Fire Pig", the yu (yu, animal) from "Bi Water Yu", and the bear.子 (Zi) represents a lake, and governs the rat from "Xu Day Rat", the bat from "Nv Earth Bat", and the swallow from "Wei Moon Swallow".丑 (Chou) represents a field, and governs the ox from "Niu Metal Ox", the獬 (xie, mythical creature) from "Dou Wood Xie", and the turtle. When casting a horoscope, first determine the animal, then see which branch's scene it falls into.

甲：山林。乙：穰草、平林。丙：火窯。丁：焚野。戊：山岡、坑陷。己：平坡。庚：刀砧。辛：弩箭。壬：淺水。癸：長江。 庚辛乃肅殺之幹。

The ten heavenly stems each manifest a particular scene, representing the first level of taking images. Jia represents mountain forests; Yi represents abundant grass and flat forests; Bing represents a fire kiln; Ding represents burned fields; Wu represents mountain ridges and pits; Ji represents flat slopes; Geng represents a knife and anvil; Xin represents a crossbow and arrow; Ren represents shallow water; Gui represents the Yangtze River. Among these, Geng and Xin belong to the metal element, which is the source of the sharp and killing energy. All flying creatures and moving animals that fall under Geng and Xin should be cautious of injuries from knives, anvils, bows, and arrows.

子：湖坡 丑：田野 寅：山林、平林 卯：林、淺山 辰：山岡 巳：湯火 午：焚場 未：郊園 申：刀砧 酉：弩箭 戌：坑陷 亥：長江 辰戌丑未，平田牧養畜生之地。

The twelve Earthly Branches each transform into a landscape, representing the second level of symbolic imagery: Zi transforms into a lake bank, Chou into fields, Yin into mountain forests and flat woods, Mao into forests and shallow hills, Chen into mountain ridges, Si into boiling water and fire, Wu into burning fields, Wei into outskirts and gardens, Shen into a place of cutting and pounding, You into a bow and arrow, Xu into pits and depressions, and Hai into the Yangtze River. Among these, Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei represent flat fields, which are places for grazing livestock. Therefore, animals such as cattle, sheep, deer, and antelope often find favorable conditions when they fall under these four branches.

甲子：水草、溪水、湖野、鼠穴、喪車 甲寅：山林、子林、花木、虎垣 甲辰：山林、茂林、龍宮、巽風 甲午：山林、山岡、馬廄、花樓 甲申：山林、弓箭、干戈、猴洞 甲戌：山林、天岡、索狼穴、陷井

The sixty jiazi are listed below, each combining the heavenly stems and earthly branches, describing the imagery associated with each. Jia, being a yang wood stem, originally represents mountain forests, so all six days starting with Jia except Jiazi include "mountain forest." Jiazi is in the water position, transforming into water grass, streams, lakes, and wild areas, and also represents a rat's burrow, along with a凶象 of a funeral carriage. Jiayin transforms into mountain forests, young forests, and flowering trees, and also represents the tiger's dwelling, the tiger's enclosure. Jiachen transforms into mountain forests and dense forests, combining the dragon's palace and the wind from the Xun direction, allowing the dragon to change forms. Jiawu transforms into mountain forests and mountain ridges, along with horse stables and flower towers. Jiashen transforms into mountain forests, but since Shen is the commanding metal, it also transforms into bows, arrows, weapons, and the monkey's cave. Jiaxu transforms into mountain forests and heavenly ridges, along with the snare for catching wolves, the wolf's den, and traps.

乙卯：雷門、茂草、莽草 乙巳：草野、巽風、蛇窩 乙未：郊園、花樓、犴穴 乙酉：野草、鳳閣、蟾宮 乙亥：溪水、芝郊、四野 乙丑：苗稼、穰草、田野、獬宮

Yi belongs to the Yin Wood category, originally representing abundant grass and level forests, and it transforms into places rich in wild grass, flowers, and fruits. Yi Mao transforms into the gate of thunder and dense grass, representing the most flourishing area of grass and trees; Yi Si transforms into wild grass fields, the wind of Xun, and snake dens; Yi Wei transforms into suburban gardens, flower pavilions, and kang caves; Yi You transforms into wild grass, the phoenix pavilion, and the moon palace; Yi Hai transforms into mountain streams, the chrysanthemum fields, and the four wildernesses; Yi Chou transforms into seedlings, abundant grass, fields, and the xie palace. Animals that receive Yi often have plenty of grass to eat; birds that receive Yi often have ample forests for shelter.

丙子：澗水、明堂、鼠穴 丙寅：焚山、火窯、虎穴 丙辰：火坡、火岡、旱江 丙午：天河、馬廄、丹墀 丙申：燒坡、猴洞、陷阱、火窯 丙戌：火坡、坑陷、羅網

Bing belongs to yang fire, originally resembling a fire kiln, and its manifestations often involve burning and bright illumination. Bingzi transforms into mountain stream water, bright hall, and rat's den; Bingyin transforms into burning mountain, fire kiln, and tiger's den; Bingchen transforms into fire slope, fire ridge, and dry river; Bingwu transforms into heavenly river, horse stable, and vermilion steps in front of a palace; Bingshen transforms into burning slope, monkey's cave, pit, and fire kiln; Bingxu transforms into fire slope, pit, and snare. Flying birds, being yang, often find bright places when encountering Bing; while running animals, being yin, often face burning and scorching troubles when encountering Bing.

丁丑：焚田、澗水、雷門 丁卯：焚林、霞光、兔穴、龍門 丁巳：湯池、蛇穴、朱扉 丁未：燒園、焚巢、鷹架 丁酉：鳳閣、蟾宮、雞巢 丁亥：禹門、豬穴

Ding fire is a yin fire, originally resembling a burning wilderness, and its transformations often involve burned fields and illuminated buildings. Dingchou transforms into burned fields, mountain springs, and the gate of thunder; Dingmao transforms into burned forests,霞光 (radiant light), rabbit burrows, and the dragon gate; Dingsi transforms into boiling pools, snake burrows, and vermilion doors; Dingwei transforms into burned gardens, burned nests, and eagle perches; Dingyou transforms into phoenix pavilions, the moon palace, and chicken nests; Dinghai transforms into Yu Gate (where the carp leap over the dragon gate) and pig burrows. Ding fire is soft yet capable of burning; it is most unfavorable for birds to fall in areas where fields are burned or nests are burned. However, falling in the phoenix pavilion or Yu Gate is instead indicative of high status.

戊子：旱江、蘆野、雷庭、蝠穴 戊寅：淺山、黃鼠穴、狸穴 戊辰：龍門、土坡 戊午：雲樣、土岡、獐穴、道路 戊申：土坡、猱穴 戊戌：土坡、土坑、豺穴

Wu is a yang earth element, originally resembling a hillside or a pit, and it transforms into various forms such as earthen slopes and sandy areas. Wu Zi transforms into dry rivers, reed fields, thunder courts, and bat dens; Wu Yin transforms into shallow hills, yellow mouse dens, and cat dens; Wu Chen transforms into the Dragon Gate and earthen slopes; Wu Wu transforms into cloud-like formations, earthen ridges, deer dens, and paths; Wu Shen transforms into earthen slopes and monkey dens; Wu Xu transforms into earthen slopes, earthen pits, and jackal dens. Wu earth is thick and heavy, so water birds resting on it often suffer from dryness and lack of water, while wild animals resting on it can easily find hiding places.

己丑：土田、墓所、田所、龜穴、牛欄 己卯：土林、土城、狢穴 己已：螻蟻、鱔穴、大林 己未：園林、沙灘、鷹穴 己酉：雉巢、土坡、倉廩 己亥：鳳池、熊穴

Earthly Branch Ji is a yin earth element, originally representing a flat slope, and it transforms into various forms associated with farmland and granaries. Ji Chou transforms into fields, tombs, farmhouses, turtle burrows, and cow sheds; Ji Mao transforms into earth forests, earth cities, and marmot burrows; Ji Si transforms into ant hills, eel holes, and large forests; Ji Wei transforms into gardens, sandy beaches, and eagle nests; Ji You transforms into pheasant nests, earth slopes, and granaries; Ji Hai transforms into phoenix pools and bear burrows. All animals such as cattle, sheep, pheasants, and chickens that feed on grass and grains benefit from the earth fields provided by Ji earth.

庚子：萍湖、泉水、殿閣、人跡 庚寅：敗林、藥鎗 庚辰：天庭、山岡、龍宮 庚午：大道、馬廄、藥箭、園場 庚申：刀砧、廚車 庚戌：弩箭、天庭、狗窩、獵人

Geng metal belongs to Yang metal, and its original form is a knife and anvil, and the things it transforms into are mostly weapons, hunting tools, and similar items. Gengzi transforms into floating ponds, spring water, palaces, and human footprints; Gengyin transforms into ruined forests and poisoned spears; Gengchen transforms into heavenly palaces, hills, and dragon palaces; Gengwu transforms into great roads, stables, medicinal arrows, and gardens; Gengshen transforms into knives, anvils, and kitchen carts; Gengxu transforms into crossbows, heavenly palaces, dog dens, and hunters. Geng metal is most harmful to wild animals, but only the forms of Gengchen transforming into dragon palaces and Gengxu transforming into heavenly palaces are considered auspicious and noble places.

辛丑：牛廟、田禾、蜈蚣、農人、金龜 辛卯：弓箭、杖竿 辛巳：巴蟒、坑塹、朱柦 辛未：園林、羊宮、倉雕、園場 辛酉：刀砧、雀林、石泉、懸針 辛亥：琴堂、天心

Xin belongs to the yin metal, originally resembling a bow and arrow, with half its nature related to farming and the other half to cutting tools. Xin Chou transforms into oxen, temples, grain, centipedes, farmers, and golden turtles; Xin Mao transforms into bows and staffs; Xin Si transforms into bar serpents, ditches, and vermilion pillars; Xin Wei transforms into gardens, sheep enclosures, barn eagles, and garden fields; Xin You transforms into knives and anvil, quail woods, stone springs, and hanging needles; Xin Hai transforms into music halls and the celestial heart. Among all these, Xin Hai is the clearest and most noble position, where the禽star often indicates a refined and distinguished destiny.

壬子：江中、蟾宮、燕室 壬寅：豹穴、樓林、水灘 壬辰：月殿、瀑水、龍宮 壬午：鹿穴、霞光、雲萍 壬申：刀劍、泉水、猿廟 壬戌：海灘、鹽車

Renshen belongs to the yang water element. Its essence represents shallow water, and it transforms into various forms such as rivers, lakes, pavilions, and buildings. Renshi transforms into the river, the moon palace, and the swallow's dwelling; Renyin transforms into the leopard's den, wooden buildings, and waterbanks; Renchen transforms into the moon palace, waterfalls, and the dragon's palace; Renwu transforms into the deer's hole, the morning glow, and floating clouds; Renshen transforms into swords and spears, spring water, and the monkey temple; Renxu transforms into the beach and salt carts. Creatures associated with water such as dragons, fish, and worms benefit from Renshen, like fish in water; however, beasts such as tigers and leopards, when associated with Renshen, often face the danger of drowning.

癸丑：水田、黑道、桑林、金龜 癸卯：狐穴、蟾宮、平林 癸巳：蚓處、長江、鰍鱔、泥濘 癸未：月窟、枯井、敗林 癸酉：刀劍、鴉巢、淹目、泉水 癸亥：貐廟、大海、海島、黑道

The癸 water belongs to the Yin category and is associated with the image of the Yangtze River. It transforms into various forms such as water fields, vast seas, and dark places. When Guichou occurs, it transforms into water fields, the Black Path, mulberry groves, and golden turtles. When Guimao occurs, it transforms into fox dens, the moon palace, and level forests. When Guisi occurs, it transforms into worm habitats, the Yangtze River, mud eels, and muddy areas. When Guiwei occurs, it transforms into the moon cave, dry wells, and withered forests. When Guiyou occurs, it transforms into swords and spears, crows' nests, obscured vision, and spring water. When Guihai occurs, it transforms into the temple of the leopard, vast seas, sea islands, and the Black Path. The癸 water is Yin in nature and is also called the Black Path. Dark creatures (such as foxes, ferrets, leopards, and bats) find favorable conditions when they fall under癸, while bright creatures (such as chickens, crows, and pheasants) fall into darkness and lack brightness.

角木蛟（蛇父雉母，細頸，上白嬰，四腳。）亢金龍、氐土狢、房日兔、心月狐、尾火虎（為暗禽）、箕水豹（為暗禽）、斗木獬、牛金牛、女土蝠、虛日鼠、危月燕、室火豬、壁水貐、

The twenty-eight mansions each correspond to an animal, forming the foundation of the Yanyin system of divination. The seven mansions in the East are: "Jiao Mu Jiao" (the Horn mansion, whose animal is a snake with a chicken mother and a snake father, with a slender neck and a white circle on the neck, four legs), "Kang Jin Long" (the Neck mansion), "Di Tu He" (the Root mansion), "Fang Ri Tu" (the Room mansion), "Xin Yue Hu" (the Heart mansion), "Wei Huo Hu" (the Tail mansion, belonging to the hidden category), and "Ji Shui Bao" (the Basket mansion, also belonging to the hidden category). The seven mansions in the North are: "Dou Mu Xie" (the Dipper mansion), "Niu Jin Niu" (the Ox mansion), "Nu Tu Fu" (the Woman mansion), "Xu Ri Shu" (the Xu mansion), "Wei Yue Yan" (the Wei mansion), "Shi Huo Zhu" (the Chamber mansion), and "Bi Shui Yu" (the Wall mansion). Each mansion's name consists of three parts: the mansion name, the Five Phases (or the Sun and Moon), and the animal name. In divination, the animal name determines the shape and nature, the Five Phases determine the generation and overcoming relationships, and the Sun and Moon determine the suitability of day and night.

奎木狼、婁金狗、胃土雉、昴日雞（為明禽）、畢月烏、嘴火猴、參水猿、井木犴、鬼金羊、柳土獐、星日馬、張月鹿、翼火蛇、軫水蚓。

The seven stars of the western sky are: "Kui Wood Wolf," "Lou Metal Dog," "Wei Earth Peacock," "Mao Sun Chicken" (a day bird), "Bi Moon Bird," "Zui Fire Monkey," and "Can Water Monkey." The seven stars of the southern sky are: "Jing Wood Ox," "Gui Metal Sheep," "Liu Earth Beast," "Xing Sun Horse," "Zhang Moon Deer," "Yi Fire Snake," and "Zhen Water Worm." Those with the character "sun" are day birds, suitable for those born during the day; those with the character "moon" are night birds, suitable for those born at night; the ones noted as "dark birds" such as Wei Hu (Tail Tiger) and Ji Bao (Ji Jaguar) are specifically associated with the atmosphere of dusk.

子天鼠胃昴猿凶，丑地金龜蛇蚓，寅位虎箕豬貐難，卯宮狐狢雉難逢，辰岡鯨魚傷蚓蛇，巳藏鰍鱔猿猴沖，午中獅子驚箕尾，未內房狐氐怕鷹，申中大猱傷火虎，酉間鴉噪尾箕驚，戌上大獒蛟龍怕，亥有熊豬翼軫傾。

This诀 explains that each of the twelve earthly branches has a strong animal that devours the weak ones in the same mansion, making it a crucial formula for predicting disasters and illnesses. At the Zi position there is a heavenly rat, and the "Stomach Earth雉," "昴 Day Chicken," and "Cancer Water Monkey" become dangerous here; at the Chou position there is a golden turtle, and snakes and worms are restrained here (the original text for this sentence only has six characters, one less than the other sentences, so it is likely missing some characters and I dare not make up any); at the Yin position there is a tiger and the "Ji Water Leopard," and pigs and yu are troubled here; at the Mao position there are foxes and hares, and chickens cannot coexist here; at the Chen position there is a whale that specifically harms worms and snakes; at the Si position there are eels and catfish that conflict with monkeys; at the Wu position there is a lion that causes alarm to the Ji and Wei constellations; at the Wei position the "Room Day Rabbit," "Heart Moon Fox," and "Root Earth Hare" most fear eagles; at the Shen position there is a large monkey that harms the "Wei Fire Tiger"; at the You position there are flocks of crows making noise, causing alarm to the Wei and Ji constellations; at the Xu position there is a large mastiff, which even dragons fear; at the Hai position there are bears and pigs, and the "Wing Fire Snake" and "Zhen Water Worm" will be overturned here.

子天鼠（猿、昴、胃，凶星不忌。）丑金龍（狢蛇、蚓同凶，秋冬不忌。）寅虎箕（豬、羊難也。）卯狐狢（燕、難、雉，凶星不忌。）辰鯨魚（傷蚓、蛇，旱地無害。）巳鰍鱔（猴、猿凶，秋冬不忌。）午獅子（虎、豹驚怕，春夏減半。）未鷹鵰（狐、狢、兔凶，夜生不忌，春夏減半。）申大猱（吞牛傷虎，四孟生減半。）酉鴉鵲（虎、豹驚，夜生不忌。）戌獒犬（角、亢怕，正、九月有災。）亥熊豬（蛇、蚓凶，冬不忌。）

The positions of the heavenly stems and earthly branches are each associated with specific animals and their effects. At the Zi position, the heavenly mouse is present, and the animals猿, 昴, and 胃 are also present. Although these are generally harmful, if the person's own star is a凶 star, it is not considered harmful. At the Chou position, the golden dragon (a type of golden turtle) is present, and the animals貉, 蛇, and 蚓 are also present. These are generally harmful, but they are not harmful in autumn and winter. At the Yin position, the tiger and 犁 are present, and the pig and sheep are considered difficult to deal with. At the Mao position, the fox and貉 are present, and the bird, 难 (a type of bird), and 雉 are also present. These are harmful, but if the person's own star is a凶 star, it is not considered harmful. At the Chen position, the whale is present, and the animals 蚓 and 蛇 are harmful. However, if the location is dry land, there is no harm. At the Si position, the eel and 鳝 are present, and the monkey and猿 are harmful. These are not harmful in autumn and winter. At the Wu position, the lion is present, and the tiger and leopard are afraid of it. The harm is reduced in spring and summer. At the Wei position, the eagle and 雕 are present, and the fox,貉, and rabbit are harmful. Those born at night are not considered harmful, and the harm is reduced in spring and summer. At the Shen position, the large monkey is present, which can swallow cattle and harm tigers. Those born in the first months of the four seasons (January, April, July, and October) experience reduced harm. At the You position, the crow and magpie are present, and the tiger and leopard are afraid of them. Those born at night are not considered harmful. At the Xu position, the fierce dog is present, and the constellations 角 and 亢 are afraid of it. There is disaster in January and September. At the Hai position, the bear and pig are present, and the snake and 蚓 are harmful. However, there is no harm in winter.

鹿狗豬貐柳土獐，狐狢牛馬鬼金羊，若逢虎豹奎獅位，進退交加總被傷。 女虛逢蛇定犯吞，蛇逢貐犬鹿獐擒，烏雞土雉危月燕，狐狢雕鷹遇禍深。

This passage specifically discusses which animals are certain to be eaten when they meet. The deer from "Zhang Yu Lu," the dog from "Lou Jin Gou," the pig from "Shi Hu Zhu," the yu from "Bi Shui Yu," and the zhang from "Liu Tu Zhang," along with the fox from "Xin Yue Hu," the貉 from "Di Tu Mo," the ox from "Niu Jin Niu," the horse from "Xing Ri Ma," and the sheep from "Gui Jin Yang," these ten animals are gentle in nature. Once they encounter the tiger, leopard, or the lion formed by "Kui Mu Lang," whether advancing or retreating, they will be harmed. The bat from "Nu Tu Fu" and the rat from "Xu Ri Shu" meet the snake and will certainly be eaten; the snake in turn is captured by the yu, dog, deer, and zhang. The four flying animals, the bird from "Bi Yue Wu," the chicken from "Mao Ri Ji," the zhi from "Wei Tu Zhi," and the swallow from "Wei Yue Yan," when encountering the fox,貉, and the hawk or eagle, will face even greater misfortune.

角亢蛇吞鼠蝠危，狐狢吞雉更兼雞，犴吞虎豹蛟龍類，軫怕豬貐雉烏欺。 虎豹食牛羊，奎狼啖鹿獐，蛇龍吞燕蝠，鼠兔受蛇傷。

"The Horn mansion (Jiao Mu Jiao), the Neck mansion (Kang Jin Long), and the snake can swallow mice, bats, and the Wei mansion (Wēi Yu Yàn); foxes and badgers can swallow pheasants and chickens; the Well Wood Dog (Jǐng Mù'àn) is the strongest, capable of swallowing tigers, leopards, dragons, and serpents; the Chariot Water Worm (Zhěn Shuǐ Yǐn) fears pigs, the monster (Lü), as well as pheasants and crows. In summary: tigers and leopards eat cattle and sheep, the Constellation Wood Wolf (Kuí Mù Láng) eats deer and sika deer, snakes and dragons swallow bats and swallows, while mice and rabbits are harmed by snakes. This is based on the principle of mutual consumption among creatures to determine the relationships of generation and overcoming in divination. If a person's main star and fetal star come into conflict with these relationships, it indicates illness and financial loss."

翼昴能相剋，虎豹遇不祥，兩虎傷一豹，蛇弱被昴強。 牛金牛兮室火豬，禽中惟怕畢烏啼，雖然本廟無傷害，時惹喧啾啄背疽。

"The Yi Huo She" and "Mao Ri Ji" can mutually overcome each other; when tiger and leopard meet, it is not auspicious. Two tigers in the same palace will surely injure one leopard, and the weak energy of the snake will be controlled by the strong force of the chicken (Mao). As for "Niu Jin Niu" and "Shi Huo Zhu," among the twenty-eight animals, they fear the cry of "Bi Yue Wu"; although they are in their own temple and will not be harmed, they are constantly disturbed, leading to hidden damage as if a boil has formed on their back.

嘴火猴猿心月狐，斗木獬共氐合虛，若逢婁狗來相遇，管許其人死罹誅。

The monkey of "Zui Huo Hou," the ape of "Can Shui Yuan," the fox of "Xin Yue Hu," plus the獬 of "Dou Mu Xie," and the combination of "Di Tu Mo" and "Xu Ri Shu," if these animals meet with "Lou Jin Gou," then it is extremely ominous, and one can determine that the person will die by execution.

春 蛟龍蚓雉燕雞蛇，皆到春來福祿加，若還生時得遇此，自然通泰享榮華。

In spring, the dominant animals are the dragon of 「角木蛟」, the dragon of 「亢金龙」, the worm of 「轸水蚓」, the bird of 「胃土雉」, the swallow of 「危月燕」, the chicken of 「昴日鸡」, and the snake of 「翼火蛇」. These seven animals all represent creatures that become active in spring. Those born in the month of spring naturally enjoy double blessings and fortune. If the time of birth (the animal corresponding to the hour) also coincides with one of these animals, then the person will have an easy and prosperous life, enjoying honor and prosperity all their life.

夏 兔獐鹿蝠狐狢羊，遇夏生時百事強，或在廟堂多福佑，縉紳家道足榮昌。

In the summer season, the animals associated with the seven mansions are the rabbit of 「Fang Ri Tu」, the zhang of 「Liu Tu Zhang」, the deer of 「Zhang Yue Lu」, the bat of 「Nv Tu Fu」, the fox of 「Xin Yue Hu」, the marten of 「Di Tu Mo」, and the sheep of 「Gui Jin Yang」. These seven animals are born in the summer month, and all matters are strong and prosperous. If one's birth chart falls on their own mansion, the blessings are even greater, making them suitable for noble families and bringing honor and prosperity to their household.

秋 虎犴猿猴馬獬貐，秋天福祿自然殊，更臨好廟高強位，造化盈謀眾不如。

In the autumn season, the seven animals associated with the following are in their season: the tiger of the 'Tail Fire Tiger', the ox of the 'Well Wood Ox', the monkey of the 'Star Fire Monkey', the horse of the 'Star Mansion Horse', the ape of the 'Star Mansion Ape', the rhinoceros of the 'Dipper Wood Rhinoceros', and the monster of the 'Wall Water Monster'. These seven animals receive the vital energy of autumn and thus enjoy extraordinary blessings and good fortune. If they are further located in a strong and elevated position, their fate and fortune will be beyond the reach of others.

冬 狼狗烏豬鼠豹牛，若逢冬月更無憂，年月日時居高位，必定身榮位作侯。

In winter, the seven animals ruling the season are the wolf of "Kui Mu Lang," the dog of "Lou Jin Gou," the bird of "Bi Yue Wu," the pig of "Shi Hu Zhu," the rat of "Xu Ri Shu," the leopard of "Ji Shui Bao," and the bull of "Niu Jin Niu." These seven animals, born in the month of winter, will have no worries. If the animals corresponding to the year, month, day, and hour in the four pillars are all in high positions, then one will certainly achieve great honor and status, and may even be granted a title of nobility.

貴劫文傷印權，孤福壽空暗刑。（乃用本年於順行看身命胎主，四星相遇，貴、文、印、權、福、壽，吉；劫、傷、孤、空、暗、刑，凶。）

The twelve palaces are arranged in order with twelve divine names: Guì (Wealth), Jié (Plunder), Wén (Literature), Shāng (Injury), Yìn (Seal), Quán (Power), Gū (Orphan), Fú (Favor), Shòu (Longevity), Kōng (Void), Àn (Darkness), Xíng (Crime). The method is to start from one's birth year and arrange them in sequence, determining which divine name each of the four key star positions—body palace, destiny palace, fetal palace, and main star—falls under. If they fall under Guì, Wén, Yìn, Quán, Fú, or Shòu, they are considered auspicious. If they fall under Jié, Shāng, Gū, Kōng, Àn, or Xíng, they are considered inauspicious.

禍福貴賤，壽夭窮通，詳其造化，細推而言，不可執一而論。須看晝夜，兼明四季，辨飛禽走獸，詳落處旱溼，宜與不宜。假令虛日鼠行戌地化飛鼠，秋可，冬不利，春夏吉。牛金牛行卯地化耕牛，春辛苦，秋冬無害。角木蛟行丑地，遐道而不樂。畢月烏行風雪道，秋冬無妨。且如弓箭、獵人，日凶，夜不忌。如刀砧、湯火，或日生，或冬降，無害。更看明禽暗宿，日值夜則凶，夜值日則賤。未及曆數，細詳而論。

Human misfortune and fortune, wealth and poverty, longevity and short life, success and failure must be carefully examined and thoroughly investigated to determine, one cannot judge based on a single aspect. One must first determine whether the person was born during the day or night, then distinguish the four seasons, clarify whether it is a flying creature or a land animal, and also observe whether the place where it falls is dry or damp, and whether it is suitable or unsuitable for the habits of the original animal. For example, the 'Xu Day Mouse' when it reaches the Xu earth branch becomes a flying mouse, which is favorable in autumn, unfavorable in winter, and auspicious in spring and summer; the 'Ox Gold Ox' when it reaches the卯 earth branch becomes a plowing ox, which is most laborious in spring, but harmless in autumn and winter; the 'Horn Wood Dragon' when it reaches the丑 earth branch, the journey is long and it cannot find joy; the 'Big Dipper Moon Bird' when it is on the path of wind and snow, it is not problematic in autumn and winter. Another example is the transformation of archery and hunters, which are harmful to those born during the day but not to those born at night; the transformation of knives, anvil, boiling water and fire, if born during the day or in winter, they are not harmful. It is also necessary to distinguish between bright birds and dark constellations: bright birds born at night are ominous, while dark constellations born during the day are of low status. These are not all listed, and one must carefully examine and consider them oneself.

詩曰： 甲寅乙卯正小林，蛇兔狐狢烏燕榮，戊己空缺庚辛破，猛獸翌蛇必主傾。 壬癸洞潭鹿與馬，狗豬獐羊春夏宜，丙丁枯焦伶雞雉，定乘綵鳳入丹墀。

The following poem connects the scenes and auspicious or inauspicious implications of each heavenly stem and earthly branch. Jiayin and Yimao are proper small woods; snakes, rabbits, foxes, ferrets, crows, and swallows find prosperity here. However, Wuji earth is absent, offering no nourishment, and Gengxin metal comes to destroy wood. If fierce beasts and the "Wufisha" (a mythical fire serpent) arrive here, it will surely lead to failure. Ren Gui represents a deep pool of water; deer and horses find moisture here. Dogs, pigs, wild boars, and sheep are suitable in spring and summer. Bingding fire is dry and withered, generally unfavorable for creatures, but clever chickens and pheasants can take advantage of the fire to become brilliant, surely able to ride on the phoenix and ascend to the vermilion steps.

丙丁湯火巳午宮，蛇馬共雞貴聞伶，癸為海戶壬逢破，蛇龍化見起雷風。 辛為地網猿猴旺，乙破岩層犴象興，乙得巽風名得卦，己為巖谷地獸榮。

Bing and Ding belong to the fire element, and when they are placed in the Si and Wu palaces, they are in the area of boiling water and fire. The snake, horse, and rooster falling here all indicate high status and widespread fame. The癸 (Gui) is the gate of the sea (the entrance to the ocean), and if the Ren (Ren) encounters a break, it cannot form water. The snake and dragon appear here, capable of arousing thunder and wind. The辛 (Xin) transforms into a network of the earth; the ape falling here becomes strong instead. If the Yi (Yi) is broken, it becomes layers of rock walls, and the "Well Wood Ox" and elephant-like animals instead rise up. The Yi can also receive the wind from the Xun (Wind) direction, called "getting the hexagram"; the Ji (Ji) transforms into a ravine, and terrestrial animals falling here gain honor.

庚申丁酉正刀砧，鼠轉精神氣轉豪，丙丁牛馬為貴地，也用玄針掛紫袍。 壬子癸丑正江湖，蛟蜃魚龍得自如，辛破天羅並地網，龍行雲雨滿皇都。

Gengshen and Dingyou are both places of the sharp knife and anvil, where the rat falls but can transform into spirit and display a more vigorous aura; Bing and Ding paired with ox and horse are noble places, and can also hang a purple robe by means of a single black needle (a hanging needle evil transformed into good). Renzi and Guichou are the proper rivers and lakes, where creatures like the crocodile, the giant clam, the fish, and the dragon fall and move freely without obstruction; Xin breaks the heavenly net and the earthly web, once the net is broken, the dragon can spread clouds and rain, and its power fills the imperial capital.

丙子戊巳皆為破，婁狗胃雉恣遷除，甲氐房氐獐鹿喜，腰金衣紫帶金魚。 戊辰山谷正山岡，虎豹豺狼必異常，田坡巖谷狗豬貴，丙破網羅狐兔歡。

Bingzi and Wuchen are both considered exceptional cases. The "Liu Jin Gou" dog and the "Wei Tu Zhi" bird can be freely transferred or appointed. The next sentence "Jia Di Fang Di Zhang Lu Xi" has doubts in the original text, with no other versions for reference, so we retain the original. The general meaning is that the deer and the deer are happy with this, indicating a person who wears a golden belt, a purple robe, and carries a golden fish bag. Wuchen represents a valley, which perfectly matches the image of a mountain ridge. Tigers, leopards, jackals, and wolves falling into this position are certainly outstanding. In fields, slopes, rocks, and valleys, dogs and pigs are considered valuable. If Bing breaks through the net, foxes and rabbits will be happy.

壬癸蛟龍名海戶，庚為地網獸難藏，若不背時得格局，好向天庭作棟樑。 戊原土破走獸存，庚方乾道正天門，蛇蚓波中興巨浪，天庭壬位福彌尊。

Ren and Gui are the sea gates of the dragon, and Geng transforms into a ground net, making it hard for wild animals to hide; if they do not go against the seasons and form a proper structure, they can become pillars supporting the heavenly court. Wu is originally earth, and when earth is broken, wild animals can still find shelter; the Geng direction belongs to the Heaven path, which is the location of the heavenly gate; snakes and worms can raise great waves in the water; when the heavenly court is combined with the Ren water position, the fortune becomes even more exalted.

丙子旱澇雲雷少，蛟龍雖啖勢形真，甲正天網禽數忌，不過飛鳴出世塵。 己未鷹窠馬獬傷，橫金牛馬與豬羊，乙癸破干丁壬道，也須天子手調羹。

Bingzi is a pattern where drought and flood are unpredictable and clouds and thunder are scarce. Although there are dragons that can swallow, their form is not substantial. Jia is the main heavenly net, and flying birds are most disliked. Even if they can fly and call, they are only scattered people beyond the mundane. Jiwei is an eagle's nest, where horses and xie are injured. Horizontal gold qi restrains oxen, horses, pigs, and sheep. Yi and Gui break the heavenly stems, and Ding and Ren block the way. Even with these, if the pattern is not ruined, one can still reach the position of prime minister, helping the emperor to balance the state.

己丑荒田走獸宮，牛羊雞雉合惟榮，乙辛癸豹為儒貴，定升宰輔佐朝廷。

Jichou is a barren field, which is the dwelling place of wild animals; cattle, sheep, chickens, and pheasants gather here and achieve great prosperity. The three heavenly stems Yi, Xin, and Gui harmonize with "Jishu Bao," indicating the dignity of scholars, and it can be determined that they will later rise to become prime ministers, assisting the court.

（以甲字為旬也。如本生年無甲字，則以倒十干趕之。）假如辛卯年生人，繫是下元甲子旬內，以辛卯上加倒十干，辛庚己戊丁丙乙甲，甲倒數到申，則知下元甲申旬是井，就起井木犴，以甲字為之住。如甲申年生人，繫是下元，即以井木犴起，不必倒十干趕。

Determining the starting point of a ten-day cycle involves first identifying the ten-day cycle corresponding to the person's birth year. If the birth year's heavenly stem is Jia, then it is the start of the cycle. If not, use the method of reversing the ten heavenly stems: starting from the person's birth year's stem and branch, move the heavenly stem and earthly branch backward one position each until reaching Jia. The cycle corresponding to the Jia reached in this way is the starting cycle. For example, a person born in Xin Mao belongs to the lower cycle of Jia Zi. By reversing the ten heavenly stems from Xin Mao, we get Xin (Mao), Geng (Yin), Ji (Chou), Wu (Zi), Ding (Hai), Bing (Xu), Yi (You), and Jia (Shen). Since Jia is reached at Shen, the cycle is the lower Jia Shen cycle. According to the table, lower Jia Shen corresponds to 'Jing Mu An', so the cycle starts with 'Jing Mu An'. When encountering Jia, stop. If the person was born in Jia Shen and belongs to the lower cycle, then directly start with 'Jing Mu An' without needing to reverse the ten heavenly stems.

假如中元甲子旬內壬申年生人，加倒十干，壬辛庚己戊丁丙乙甲，甲在子，則知中元甲子該鬼金羊起。假如上元甲子旬內丁卯年生人，依加倒十干，丁丙乙甲，甲數至子，則知上元甲子該箕水豹起。但逢何年，即以倒十干趕至甲字為住，是起首。

Take two more examples. For a person born in the year Renshen (壬申) within the middle wu (旬) of Jiazi (甲子), add the reversed ten heavenly stems: Renshen (壬申), Xinwei (辛未), Gengwu (庚午), Jisi (己巳), Wuchen (戊辰), Dingmao (丁卯), Bingyin (丙寅), Yichou (乙丑), Jiazi (甲子). The heavenly stem Jia falls on Zi, indicating the middle wu of Jiazi. Refer to the table, and the starting point is 'Ghost Metal Sheep' (鬼金羊). For a person born in the year Dingmao (丁卯) within the upper wu of Jiazi, add the reversed ten heavenly stems: Dingmao (丁卯), Bingyin (丙寅), Yichou (乙丑), Jiazi (甲子). The heavenly stem Jia reaches Zi, indicating the upper wu of Jiazi. The starting point is 'Ji Water Leopard' (箕水豹). In summary, regardless of the year encountered, use the reversed ten heavenly stems until reaching Jia. The position where Jia stops is the starting point.

三元旬頭起手例 中元甲（鬼）、甲戌（心）、甲申（婁）、甲午（張）、甲辰（斗）、甲寅（畢），下元甲子（角）、甲戌（危）、甲申（井）、甲午（房）、甲辰（奎）、甲寅（星），上元甲子（箕）、甲戌（昴）、甲申（軫）、甲午（虛）、甲辰（參）、甲寅（氐）。

This is a table showing the starting mansions for the eighteen Jia cycles in the Three Yuan system. When casting a horoscope, simply refer to this table. The Middle Yuan six cycles: Jiazi is paired with "Ghost Metal Sheep" (the character "zi" is missing in the original text, but according to the style of the following text, it should be read as Jiazi, and the original is retained without correction), Jiaxu is paired with "Heart Moon Fox," Jiashen is paired with "Lou Metal Dog," Jiawu is paired with "Zhang Moon Deer," Jiachen is paired with "Dou Wood Ape," and Jiayin is paired with "Bi Moon Rooster." The Lower Yuan six cycles: Jiazi is paired with "Jiao Wood Dragon," Jiaxu is paired with "Wei Moon Swallow," Jiashen is paired with "Well Wood Eel," Jiawu is paired with "Fang Sun Rabbit," Jiachen is paired with "Kui Wood Wolf," and Jiayin is paired with "Xing Sun Horse." The Upper Yuan six cycles: Jiazi is paired with "Ji Water Leopard," Jiaxu is paired with "Mao Sun Chicken," Jiashen is paired with "Zhen Water Worm," Jiawu is paired with "Xu Sun Rat," Jiachen is paired with "Can Water Monkey," and Jiayin is paired with "Di Earth Hare."

使其上元甲子、甲寅，氐土狢止，往前旬頭，何以知之？以十一字相交序連坐位數，除去牛金牛，通不用數，前往千千萬萬旬，白數得來。假令上元甲寅旬，氐土貉起未來中元，就以氐、房、心、尾、箕、斗、女、虛、危、室、壁，壁宿是未來中元，甲子該壁。

Here explains how the upper stem is derived. Assuming that the upper beginning of the first cycle, Jiazi and Jiayin, start with the mansion of "Dishi Tu Mo," the method to determine the previous cycle's stem is as follows: arrange the twenty-eight mansions in order, and count every eleventh mansion, skipping the mansion of "Niu Jin Niu." By following this method, one can count thousands or ten thousands of cycles on their own. For example, if the upper beginning of the first cycle, Jiayin, starts with "Dishi Tu Mo," to find the upper beginning of the next cycle (the middle cycle), start counting from the mansion of "Dishi": Dishi, Fang, Xin, Wei, Ji, Dou, Nu, Xu, Wei, Shi, Bi — skipping the mansion of "Niu" — the eleventh mansion is Bi, which is the starting point of the middle cycle's Jiazi. Thus, the middle cycle's Jiazi corresponds to the mansion of Bi.

以壁再數十一宿，壁、奎、婁、胃、昴、畢、嘴、參、井、鬼、柳，未來中元甲戌旬該柳。再以十一宿從柳字起，柳、星、張、翼、軫、角、亢、氐、房、心、尾，尾是未來中元，甲申旬該尾。依此法仔細看甚明。若要已過旬頭，從此法加倒數二十八宿。此義正合孔子曰：“殷因於夏禮，所損益可知也；周因於殷禮，所損益可知也”。

From the Wall mansion, counting twenty-eight mansions in sequence: Wall, Kui, Lou, Wei, Mao, Bi, Zui, Can, Jing, Gui, Liu, the eleventh is the Willow mansion, indicating that the future middle yuan Jiaxu decade is paired with the Willow mansion. Starting from the character 'Liu', counting twenty-eight mansions in sequence: Liu, Xing, Zhang, Yi, Zhen, Jiao, Kang, Di, Fang, Xin, Wei, the eleventh is the Tail mansion, meaning that the future middle yuan Jiashen decade is paired with the Tail mansion. By following this method, the sequence is clear. If one wishes to reverse and determine past decades, the same method can be applied in reverse, counting backwards through the twenty-eight mansions. This principle aligns with what Confucius said: "The Shang dynasty followed the Xia dynasty's rites, and what was added or subtracted can be known; the Zhou dynasty followed the Shang dynasty's rites, and what was added or subtracted can also be known." (From The Analects of Confucius, Chapter 2) This is about deducing the unknown from the known.

（辛卯年有閏月，則不除也。如生人之年無閏月，決該除牛、女。主胎數不到牛、女。命身數到牛、女也，不除也。）假如辛卯年八月初八日子時生人，繫是下元甲子，甲申旬該井。以初八日除八數，井、鬼、柳、星、張、翼、軫、角，卻尋宮歸子，接亢至子氐、丑房、寅心、卯尾、辰箕，到巳為住。以五虎元建丙辛之歲，庚寅起至癸巳宮，主星是箕水豹，胎星就是斗木獬。

There is a rule for removing the host star and the fetal star according to the mansion: if the year is Xin Mao and has a leap month, the mansion is not removed. If the person's birth year does not have a leap month, the host and fetal stars must remove the "Ox Metal Ox" and "Girl Earth Bat" but only when calculating the host and fetal stars, not when counting to the destiny palace and body palace. For example, a person born on the eighth day of the eighth lunar month at the hour of zi in the year Xin Mao belongs to the lower yuan Jia Zi decade and the Jia Shen shen. The starting star is "Well Wood Omen." Using the number eight from the eighth day, count eight mansions starting from Well: Well, Ghost, Willow, Star, Zhang, Yi, Chen, Jiao, stopping at Jiao. Then place the next mansion, Kangle, into the palace position. In order, the Zi palace is Di, Chou is Fang, Yin is Xin, Mao is Wei, Chen is Ji, stopping at Si palace. Then use the Five Tiger遁 method to determine the heavenly stem. In the year of Bing Xin, start from Geng Yin, Geng Yin, Xin Mao, Ren Chen, Gui Si, falling into the Gui Si palace. Thus, the host star is "Ji Water豹," and the next mansion "Dou Wood Hui" is the fetal star.

男除牛金牛不數，女除女土蝠不數。如盡頭數到宮是牛、女，男也不除牛，女也不除女。又如生人，其年有閏月，男女皆不除牛、女。所以然者，謂有餘而補不足耶。其年無閏月，仍前除之。餘皆仿此。（如本生之年無閏，或男數到落宮是牛作主星也，爾除。女亦然。）

The method of excluding mansions differs between men and women: for a man's destiny, the mansion "Ox" (Niu Xiu) is excluded, and for a woman's destiny, the mansion "Girl" (Nu Xiu) is excluded. However, if while counting through the mansions one reaches the end and the final mansion happens to be "Ox" or "Girl," then for a man's destiny, "Ox" is not excluded, and for a woman's destiny, "Girl" is not excluded. Also, if the year of birth has a leap month, neither men nor women exclude the "Ox" or "Girl" mansions. This is because a leap month itself is an addition to make up for a deficiency; since there is already an excess, there is no need to subtract further. If there is no leap month in that year, then the previous rule applies. All other cases follow the same principle. (If the year of birth has no leap month and while counting, a man's destiny lands on the "Ox" mansion with "Ox" as the main star, then it is counted without exclusion; the same applies to a woman's destiny landing on the "Girl" mansion.)

假令辛卯年生八月初八日子時，從卯上起正月，至戌上是八月，戌上接數初一，至巳上是初八，巳上又接數子時，以子時洎巳宮為止，以五虎元建丙辛之歲庚寅祀，庚寅、辛卯、壬辰、癸巳宮是也。餘皆仿此。

The main palace of the fetus is the position where the main star and the fetal star fall. It is calculated by starting from the birth year's branch to determine the month, then proceeding to the day and finally the hour. For example, if someone is born on the eighth day of the eighth lunar month at the子 hour in the year Xinmao, start from the branch of the birth year, 卯, to count the first month. Count sequentially until reaching 戌, which corresponds to the eighth month. Then from 戌, count the first day sequentially until reaching 巳, which corresponds to the eighth day. From 巳, count the hours sequentially until reaching 子, which is the birth hour. Therefore, the position is 巳. Finally, use the Five Tiger遁 method to determine the heavenly stem: in the year of 丙辛, the sequence starts from Gengyin, which is Gengyin, Xinmao, Renchen, Guisi. Therefore, the main palace of the fetus is Guisi palace. Other examples are calculated in the same way.

假令辛卯年八月初八日子時生人，不論年，不論日，用月從子上逆數，子上起正月，亥二月，戌三月，酉四月，申五月，未六月，午七月，巳八月。卻順行用時數，巳上子，午上丑，未上寅，申上卯。以卯字是安命宮，為主在申。仍以五庫元建丙辛之歲，庚寅起數到申，是丙申為命宮也。餘皆仿此。

To determine the命宫, only the month and hour are used, not the year or day. For example, a person born on the eighth day of the eighth lunar month in the year Xinmao at the子 hour: first, count backward from the Zi position for the month. Zi represents the first month, Hai is the second, Xu is the third, You is the fourth, Shen is the fifth, Wei is the sixth, Wu is the seventh, and Si is the eighth month. Therefore, the eighth month falls on Si. Then, count forward from the Si position for the hour. Zi is on Si, Chou is on Wu, Yin is on Wei, Mao is on Shen. When you reach Mao, that is the fixed point for the命宫, so the命宫 falls on Shen. Use the five tiger遁 method to determine the heavenly stem: in the years of Bingxinh, start from Gengyin. The sequence is Gengyin, Xinmao, Renchen, Guisi, Jiawu, Yiwei, Bingshen. When you reach Shen, it is Bingshen, so the命宫 is in the Bingshen palace. All other examples follow the same method.

用胎星命宿，從子上順行至命宮為命星也。假令前辛卯生人，胎星是斗木獬，以合宿歌斗與虛合，從子上順數，以虛字起，子虛、丑危、寅室、卯壁、辰奎、巳婁、午胃、未昴、申畢為住元，安命在丙申宮，以畢月烏是命星也。餘皆依此。

The destiny star is determined by counting from the mansion of the fetal star in the order of the twelve earthly branches starting from Zi (the rat) until reaching the destiny palace. For example, take a person born in the year Xinmao. His fetal star is "Dou Mu Xie" (the constellation of the Dipper, Wood Ox). According to the "Song of Combined Mansions," Dou combines with Xu, so we start counting from Xu. The sequence is: Zi (rat) corresponds to Xu, Chou (ox) to Wei, Yin (tiger) to Shi, Mao (rabbit) to Bi, Chen (dragon) to Kui, Si (snake) to Lou, Wu (horse) to Wei, Wei (goat) to Mao, Shen (monkey) to Bi. Counting stops at Shen. His destiny palace is in the Bingshen palace, and Shen corresponds to Bi, so his destiny star is "Bi Yue Wu" (Net Moon Crow). All other examples are handled in the same way.

角昴亢胃氐合婁，奎房心壁斗虛收，箕危尾室牛兼女，嘴翼參張柳鬼求。畢軫井星為六合，星辰相對是根由。

Hex Harmony refers to the fixed pairings of the Twenty-Eight Mansions. When calculating the destiny star, body star, and longevity star, one should use the Hex Harmony system for counting. For example, Jiao combines with Mao, Kang combines with Wei, Di combines with Lou; Kui combines with Fang, Xin combines with Bi, Dou combines with Xu; Ji combines with Wei, Wei combines with Shi, Niu combines with Nu; Zu combines with Yi, Can combines with Zhang, Liu combines with Gui; Bi combines with Chen, Jing combines with Xing. These are fourteen pairs of Hex Harmony. The term 'root cause' refers to the fact that each of the Twenty-Eight Mansions corresponds to a pair of earthly branches that form a Hex Harmony (such as Zi and Chou, Yin and Hai), and since the stars are opposite, the mansions also harmonize with each other.

假令辛卯年八月初八日子時生人，不用年時，只用月日。日，一日只是一數。月，一月虛作二數。如八月，加二八一十六數。初八日，只是八數。月上十六數，連日上八數，共作二十四數。正從子上逆行，遇子、午、卯、酉位數三數，餘位數二數，數盡處是身宮。

To determine the body palace, only the month and day are used, not the year or hour. The day is counted as its actual number, with one day equaling one number. The month is doubled, and a month void is counted as two numbers. For example, the eighth month is counted as sixteen numbers (eight multiplied by two). The eighth day of the month is counted as eight numbers. Adding the sixteen numbers from the month and the eight numbers from the day gives a total of twenty-four numbers. Then, starting from the rat hour, count backwards. At each of the four cardinal positions—rat, horse, rabbit, and rooster—each position counts as three numbers, while the other positions count as two numbers. The place where the twenty-four numbers are exhausted is the body palace.

然何子、午、卯、酉數三數，他位上元是三星還三數，餘位是二星也，只還他二數，原其所自，謂本身之數名曰宮耶?此二十四數，從子上逆行至卯，又以五庫元建尋於丙辛之歲，庚寅起，乃辛卯宮也。

Why are the positions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You counted as three numbers? Because each of these four positions originally had three star mansions, so they are assigned three numbers; the other positions have only two star mansions, so they are assigned two numbers. The reasoning behind this is to determine the palace based on the inherent number of each position, which is called the "body palace." Following this method, the twenty-four numbers start from Zi and move backward. Zi is three, Hai is two, Xu is two, You is three, Shen is two, Wei is two, Wu is three, Si is two, Chen is two, and Mao is three. The count ends exactly at Mao, so the body palace is at Mao. Then using the Five Tiger遁 method, we look for the heavenly stem in the years of Bing and Xin. Starting from Gengyin, the sequence is Gengyin, Xinmao, so the body palace is in the Xinmao palace.

（以命星合宿，從子演至身宮是身星。從子上演要順行。）假令前辛卯生人，命星畢月烏，以合宿歌，畢合軫，子上軫，丑上角，亢寅，卯上是氐，氐土貉是身星也。

The method of calculating the body star is to take the conjunction of the life star with the mansion, and count from the Zi mansion in a clockwise direction until reaching the body palace. The mansion that falls on the body palace is the body star. All calculations from Zi are done in a clockwise direction. For example, the person born in the Xinmao year has a life star of "Bi Yue Wu". According to the "Conjunction Mansion Song", Bi combines with Zhen. Starting from Zi, we count: Zi on Zhen, Chou on Jiao, Yin on Kang, Mao on Di. His body palace is on Mao, and Mao is exactly on Di mansion, so his body star is "Di Tu Mo".

假令辛卯年生人繫女人，謂之陰女，沖酉，酉前戌是壽宮。若是男謂之陰男，亦沖酉，酉後申是壽宮也。又假令是甲子年生是男，謂之陽男，沖午，午前未是壽宮。是女謂之陽女，亦沖午，午後巳是宮也。宮依五庫元建，尋天干。

The location of the longevity palace is determined by the yin and yang of the heavenly stem and the gender. First, find the position opposite to the earthly branch of the birth year, then take the previous or next position accordingly. For example, if someone is born in the year Xinmao and is female, the heavenly stem Xin is yin, called yin female. Since Mao is opposite You, take the previous position Xu as the longevity palace. If male, called yin male, the same opposition applies, but take the next position Shen as the longevity palace. Another example: if someone is born in the year Jiazi and is male, the heavenly stem Jia is yang, called yang male. Since Zi is opposite Wu, take the previous position Wei as the longevity palace. If female, called yang female, the same opposition applies, but take the next position Si as the longevity palace. The heavenly stem of the palace position is still determined by the Five Tiger遁 method.

用命星從子順演至壽宮，為壽星也。假令前辛卯年生人，命星是畢月烏，以畢從子演至申是翼，翼火蛇是壽星也。餘仿此。

The method of determining the longevity star is to start from the mansion of the birth year and move forward in sequence to the longevity mansion. The mansion where the star falls is the longevity star. For example, take the person born in the year Xinmao. His destiny star is "Bi Yue Wu". Starting from Zi, we count: Zi is Bi, Chou is Mu, Yin is Can, Mao is Jing, Chen is Gui, Si is Liu, Wu is Xing, Wei is Zhang, Shen is Yi. His longevity mansion is Shen, and Shen is Yi mansion, so his longevity star is "Yi Huo Sha" (Wings Fire Snake). Other examples are calculated in the same way.

（以胎星作一歲，往前演。）假令前辛卯年生人，胎是斗木獬，一歲斗，二歲牛，三歲女，四歲虛，五歲危，六歲室，七歲壁，八歲奎，九歲婁，十歲胃，至百歲演去。餘仿此。

A流星 is the annual movement of the star, with each year corresponding to a zodiac sign. Starting from the "tai xing" (fetal star), the sequence proceeds in the order of the 28 constellations, advancing one constellation each year. For example, a person born in the Xinmao year has the fetal star "Dǒu Mù Xiè". The first year corresponds to Dǒu, the second to Niu, the third to Nu, the fourth to Xu, the fifth to Wei, the sixth to Shi, the seventh to Bi, the eighth to Kui, the ninth to Lou, the tenth to Wei, and so on until the hundredth year. All other examples follow the same pattern.

就在主星落宮數運，非子平次一位，行非子平又運乃禽。運以主星論，如係四水宿，一歲運；四火宿；二歲運；四木宿，三歲運；四金宿，四歲運；四土宿，五歲運；日六歲；月七歲。以主星論之，水一，火二，木三，金四，土五，日六，月七也。

The great destiny period begins from the palace where the main star falls, unlike the Zi Ping method which proceeds sequentially by one stem and branch. The order of the destiny periods here is determined by the禽, not by the Zi Ping method. The number of years for each destiny period is determined by the Five Phases of the main star: if the main star is one of the four water hosts, it governs one year; if it is one of the four fire hosts, it governs two years; if it is one of the four wood hosts, it governs three years; if it is one of the four metal hosts, it governs four years; if it is one of the four earth hosts, it governs five years; if it is the day host, it governs six years; if it is the month host, it is seven years. In summary, it is water one, fire two, wood three, metal four, earth five, day six, month seven.

假令男子主星落宮天干，是甲丙戊庚壬順行，乙丁己辛癸逆行。女人主星落宮天干，是乙丁己辛癸順行，甲丙戊庚壬逆行。

The direction of a person's fortune is determined by their gender and the yin or yang of the heavenly stem in the palace where their main star falls. For a male, if the heavenly stem in the palace is Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, or Ren (yang stems), the fortune flows in the forward direction. If it is Yi, Ding, Ji, Xin, or Gui (yin stems), the fortune flows in the reverse direction. For a female, it is the opposite: if the heavenly stem in the palace is Yi, Ding, Ji, Xin, or Gui (yin stems), the fortune flows in the forward direction. If it is Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, or Ren (yang stems), the fortune flows in the reverse direction.

（即小運也。）安命宮次位順行，起十五、二十五、三十六、五十二、六十一、七十一、八十一限內，要看生旺貴祿、墓庫吉凶，看孤虛，木庫在未，火庫在戌，金庫在丑，水、土庫在辰。

Xingxian is the small destiny period. It starts from the next trigram after the命宫 and proceeds in order, falling on the ages of fifteen, twenty-five, thirty-six, fifty-two, sixty-one, seventy-one, and eighty-one. When examining the destiny period, one should observe the birth and prosperity of the five phases, the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the storage positions, and also consider the concept of solitude and deficiency. The positions of the four storage places are: the wood storage is at Wei, the fire storage is at Xu, the metal storage is at Chou, and the water and earth share the same storage at Chen. When the destiny period reaches the storage position of the five phases of the birth chart, there is an indication of gathering and closure.

此法論五行之說。如癸卯年生人壬寅、癸卯屬金，即起亢金龍為星。如甲辰、乙巳，繫夏令，即起翼火蛇為年星，卻起尾火為年星，乙巳生人屬火。甲辰繫春令，以本生年位，就是落的宮分。餘皆類此。

The method of determining the year star uses the theory of Nayin sound elements. For example, a person born in the year Guimao (癸卯) has a Nayin sound element of metal, so the year star is "Kang Jinlong" (亢金龙), which corresponds to the metal element. Similarly, for the pair Jiachen (甲辰) and Yisi (乙巳), a person born in Yisi has a Nayin sound element of fire, so the year star should be "Yi Huoshe" (翼火蛇). However, in this case, it is changed to "Wei Huo" (尾火), the fire mansion, because it takes into account the season. Since Jiachen belongs to the spring season, the year star is determined by the position of the person's birth year. The same method applies to all other examples.

卻以年星得何星，從正月數至本生月是何宿，乃月星也，宮亦在此。

The Moon Star is calculated by following the Year Star: when the Year Star reaches a particular mansion, the first month begins from that mansion, and then the twenty-eight mansions are counted in order until the month of birth. The mansion reached by counting is the Moon Star. The palace where the Moon Star falls is the same as the mansion reached by counting.

陽角陰室水牛宮，金心木參火星同，土胃但從丙寅起，宮中順布定窮通。 詩解 太陽日屬火，故起角木蛟。太陰月屬水，故起室火豬。以本生月屈指數到本生日為住是何宿，乃及日星也。宮亦是此。

This poem explains how the moon and stars determine the starting mansion: the initial mansion is determined by the Five Phases of the moon star. If the moon star belongs to the sun (day mansion), it starts with the Horn mansion. If it belongs to the moon (month mansion), it starts with the Encampment mansion. If it belongs to water, it starts with the Ox mansion; if it belongs to metal, it starts with the Heart mansion; if it belongs to wood, it starts with the Three Stars mansion; if it belongs to fire, it starts with the Star mansion; if it belongs to earth, it starts with the Stomach mansion. It always begins from Bingyin, and then proceeds in order within the palace, determining the fortune. Explanation: The sun belongs to fire, and fire is generated from wood, so it starts with 'Horn mansion of wooden dragon'. The moon belongs to water, and water is hidden in the Encampment mansion, so it starts with 'Encampment mansion of fire pig'. After determining the starting mansion, count the number of months from the month of birth to the day of birth, and the mansion reached is the star mansion; the palace where the star mansion falls is the specific palace.

卻以日星得何宿，加上子時位，順數至本生時是何宿，為時星。如子時生，就住為星。宮亦是此也。

The time star is derived from the day star: when the day star is determined to be in a particular mansion, it is placed at the position of the子 hour. Then, counting sequentially to the hour of birth, the mansion reached is the time star. If the person was born at the子 hour, the day star remains at the starting position, and thus the day star is the time star. The palace where the time star falls is the corresponding position.

凡看禽演，先以幹取，次以支求，務要以吞啖、形勢、化道三者相須，取其化，要主胎與月日宿合為真化，與年時合為覺化。

When predicting the movement of celestial stars, first take the image from the Heavenly Stems, then verify it from the Earthly Branches. It is essential to examine the three aspects of swallowing, form and strength, and the path of transformation, ensuring they are in harmony. Swallowing refers to determining which star eats which; form and strength refers to whether the strength is strong and the position is favorable; the path of transformation refers to the imagery formed by the transformation of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. When considering the path of transformation, it is divided into two categories: true transformation and awakened transformation. If the main star, fetal star, and the host of the month and day combine and form a transformation, it is called 'true transformation'; if they combine with the host of the year and hour to form a transformation, it is called 'awakened transformation'. True transformation has strong power, while awakened transformation has weaker power.

如流星、太歲有傷主星者，舊疾舉發不常。主星、流星、太歲有傷胎星者，疾有因而得。主星、胎星、太歲有傷流星者，頭風兩股腰疾。凡流星傷主星、胎星，太歲又傷流星、主星、胎星，則主雜病之疾也。

Using the three stars to determine illness, if a meteor or the Tai Sui (Year Star) injures the main star, the illness is a chronic condition that occurs frequently without a fixed time. If the main star, meteor, and Tai Sui injure the fetal star, the illness will have a clear external cause. If the main star, fetal star, and Tai Sui injure the meteor, it indicates headaches and pain in the two legs and lower back. If the meteor injures both the main star and fetal star, and the Tai Sui then injures the meteor, main star, and fetal star, it signifies a mixture of various illnesses that are difficult to resolve.

真化（要主星、胎星每月日宿合又化，謂之真化。） 覺化（要主星、胎星每年時宿合又化，謂之覺化。）

Here we clarify the two types of transformation again. True transformation: the main star and the fetal star must harmonize with each monthly mansion and daily mansion, and the harmonization must result in transformation, which is called true transformation. Perceived transformation: the main star and the fetal star must harmonize with each annual mansion and hourly mansion, and the harmonization must result in transformation, which is called perceived transformation. Harmonization without transformation does not count, and transformation without harmonization also does not count.

主吞歲運必得才，胎吞歲運福祿來，歲傷流星必主災，流傷歲君必得財。歲傷主星陽人禍，歲傷胎星陰禍排，主傷流星必得財，流傷主星必有災。

This诀 specializes in determining the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the relationship between the three stars (main star, fetal star, and meteor star) and the Tai Sui (celestial stem) and Da Yun (great destiny). If the main star swallows the Tai Sui and Da Yun, wealth will come; if the fetal star swallows the Tai Sui and Da Yun, blessings and honors will naturally arrive. If the Tai Sui harms the meteor star, disaster will surely come; if the meteor star harms the Tai Sui, wealth will be obtained instead. If the Tai Sui harms the main star, men (yang people) will suffer misfortune; if the Tai Sui harms the fetal star, misfortune will fall upon women (yin people). If the main star harms the meteor star, wealth will certainly come; if the meteor star harms the main star, disaster will certainly occur.

流傷主星妻親禍，胎傷流星微主財，三星亂傷牢獄禍，更兼不化獄中哀。三星亂傷如有化，定主口舌進門來，太歲若傷胎主流，臥床百日主悲哀。三星不化必定死，壽星有救主獄災，壽星無救非輕病，必定荒郊用土埋。

A falling star harms the main star, indicating misfortune related to the wife and relatives; if the fetal star harms the falling star, it is only a small gain of wealth. If the three stars mutually harm each other, it indicates imprisonment; if they cannot harmonize, it means death in prison. If the three stars although mutually harm each other can still harmonize, it is only disputes and quarrels. If the year star harms the fetal star, main star, and falling star at the same time, it indicates lying in bed for a hundred days and sorrow in the family. If the three stars both harm each other and cannot harmonize, it definitely leads to death; at this time, if the longevity star comes to save, it is only legal disputes; if the longevity star does not come to save, it is not a minor illness, but certain death in the wilderness, ending in a mound of yellow earth.

論五行相剋，如陽禽居在陽宮，則多男；陰禽居在陰宮，則多女也。且如雞雉生於水鄉，子息主空亡。火地亦然。遇金旺則主敗，殘疾之子也。

When discussing children, the principle of mutual control among the Five Phases is used as a standard. If a Yang Qin (bird) is in a Yang palace, it indicates more sons; if a Yin Qin (bird) is in a Yin palace, it indicates more daughters. For example, if the '昴日鸡' (Rooster of the昴 star) or the '胃土雉' (Earth Chicken of the胃 star) fall in a water area (the regions of Ren, Gui, Hai, or Zi), the chicken or the bird will be submerged in water, leading to an absence of offspring. Similarly, if they fall in a fire area, they will be burned and scorched. If there is also strong metal energy, the metal will harm the Qin (bird), leading to damage in offspring or the birth of children with disabilities.

如主星有傷胎星者，因舊財而得；胎星有傷太歲，因新財而得；流星、太歲、月令偶然三獸俱傷運，則主橫來財物無窮。

When discussing wealth, we look at which stars are harming which. If the main star harms the胎星, the wealth comes from accumulated resources from previous endeavors; if the胎星 harms the太岁, the wealth comes from new opportunities; if the流星, 太岁, and 月令 all happen to harm the 大运 at the same time, this indicates sudden wealth coming in continuously and abundant resources.

凡論主胎星禽演，主星有傷胎星者，富貴不長，妻宮如曉日之露子，若石上秋霜。四柱倘有制伏主星者，妻宮兩敵，久後子息寡也。四柱若無制伏主星者，似苦絕嗣。

When determining the interaction between the main star and the fetal star through the method of禽演, if the main star turns around to harm the fetal star, then wealth and honor will not last long. The wife's palace is like dew that dries up at dawn or frost on a stone that disappears in a moment. At this time, if there is another禽 in the four pillars that can control the main star, the wife's palace will become a situation of two strong forces opposing each other, leading to few children over time. If there is no such禽 to control the main star, the main star will act without restraint, devouring the fetal star, resulting in hardship approaching complete lack of descendants.

倘逢一運喜合，雖有子息而無排，若不傷妻，定然乏嗣。若胎有傷主星者，榮華不久，妻如鞘裡刃劍，子息毆父母。四柱如有制伏胎星者，或扶持主星者，非絕命而不孤也。此禽演之確論也。其中玄妙無窮處，甚勿輕傳，致洩天機。

If during one's life journey one encounters a favorable and harmonious period, although one may still have children, they cannot be properly arranged or established; even if the wife is not harmed, there will ultimately be few descendants. Conversely, if the fetal star harms the main star, then prosperity will not last long, and the wife will be like a sharp blade hidden in its sheath, while the children will rebel against their parents. At this time, if there is a star in the four pillars that can control the fetal star or support the main star, although one may not reach a fatal outcome, one will still be lonely. This is indeed the correct theory of the Yanyin school. Among its profound mysteries, one must not easily pass it on to others, lest the heavenly secrets be leaked.

凡看主胎、流星，譬如木焉，主為根，胎為身，流星如枝葉。根主初年，身主中年，枝葉主末年。幼年傷主星，定是夭壽。胎星有中年傷，中年必亡。流星有傷，隨時而論，最不可執一，亦不可以形象論命，短長貴賤，亦猶是焉。

When observing the main star, the fetal star, and the transient star, one can use a tree as an analogy: the main star is the root, the fetal star is the trunk, and the transient star is the branches and leaves. The root governs the early years, the trunk governs the middle years, and the branches and leaves govern the later years. If the main star is harmed in childhood, there will certainly be an early death; if the fetal star is harmed in middle age, there will be danger to life during that period. If the transient star is harmed, it should be judged according to the specific circumstances of that year, and one must not be rigid in interpretation. Similarly, one cannot judge fate solely based on the appearance of the birds; the length of life and the status of nobility or humility follow the same principle.

（以月看時，此名號金鎖關，子卯二將無關）正戌二丑三申宮，四豬五馬六雞同，七龍八未九寅位，十月蛇鄉遇煞沖。身命三宮俱占此，小兒忌犯必為凶。

This is a type of ominous influence determined by matching the birth month with the birth hour, known as "Golden Lock Obstacle." The hours of Zi (Rat) and Mao (Rabbit) are exempt from this obstacle. The rhyme goes: those born in January should avoid the hour of Xu (Dog); those born in February should avoid the hour of Chou (Ox); those born in March should avoid the hour of Shen (Monkey); those born in April should avoid the hour of Hai (Pig); those born in May should avoid the hour of Wu (Horse); those born in June should avoid the hour of You (Rooster); those born in July should avoid the hour of Chen (Dragon); those born in August should avoid the hour of Wei (Goat); those born in September should avoid the hour of Yin (Tiger); and those born in October should avoid the hour of Si (Snake). If one encounters this obstacle, it is considered an adverse conflict. If the person's body palace, destiny palace, and this obstacle all coincide, it is certain that the child will suffer misfortune.

凡演禽星暗禽居於上者，但為人退縮，作事成敗。犯之主血痔疾，或小腸氣。重者頭目破相，或面點形丑。若得貴人祿馬在上，不妨。

When predicting the movements of the禽星, if the hidden禽 (such as 'Tail Fire Tiger', 'Sickle Water Leopard', fox, badger, rat, bat, etc.) is in a superior position, the person's nature tends to be timid and their actions are uncertain in success or failure. If this pattern occurs, it indicates blood hemorrhoids or pain in the small intestine. In severe cases, it may lead to facial disfigurement or the appearance of spots on the face, making the appearance uneven. However, if there are noblemen,禄, or马, these auspicious spirits above, it will not be a problem.

大抵十年一運，遇吉則吉，遇凶則凶。所謂吉者，上五年不應，下五年必應。凶者上五年不應，下五年必應。雖以氣運言之，而二十八宿各有衰旺，又有晝夜之宜，不可以概論也。

Generally, a major transformation occurs every ten years, and within each major period, good fortune brings good results and bad fortune brings bad results.the so-called good fortune means that within the first five years there is no immediate effect, but within the next five years it will definitely manifest. The same applies to bad fortune; within the first five years there may be no immediate effect, but within the next five years it will definitely occur. Although this is spoken of in terms of qi and destiny, each of the twenty-eight constellations has its own period of decline and prosperity, and each has its own suitability for day or night, so they cannot all be treated the same.

如角、亢於秋九月生者，則如蟄不能變化。如危月燕於春分、驚蟄時生，作九月用，晝生詞彩，夜生無頰舌。如昴日雞，夜生不能施為，晝生有用，午與卯時大用。故其奮發之先後，春夏秋冬晝夜，當各隨時。

For example: "Jiao Mu Jiao" and "Kang Jin Long" born in the ninth month of autumn are like hibernating insects, unable to change or leap. "Wei Yue Yan" born during the spring equinox or Jing Zhe period should be treated as if born in the ninth month. Those born during the day have eloquence, while those born at night are speechless. "Mao Ri Ji" is a bright bird; those born at night cannot display their abilities, while those born during the day can. Especially those born at noon or卯时 (around dawn) can show their potential. Therefore, the time when a person is vigorous depends on the season of birth, whether it is day or night, and each should be considered according to the appropriate time.

以三限論衰旺，斷其吉凶，以地時定之，萬無一失。若夫息陰身命四星，雖為詳盡，要其大指，總不出乎主胎二星。大小運限、流星號三限，於內見之矣。向命君子，其詳鑑焉。

Using the three limits to determine the decline or prosperity, and based on that to judge good or bad fortune, and verifying according to the place where the stars fall and the time of birth, there is no mistake. As for the four stars of offspring, the阴宫, body, and life, although they are thoroughly calculated, in essence, they all fall within the main star and the fetal star. The great years, the small years, and the wandering stars are collectively called the three limits, and the meaning has already been explained above. Those who inquire about fate, please examine it carefully.

假如流、主二星都是斗相爭雄，主有氣塊之疾。或是虎太歲也，是虎小限也。是虎乃吞伏相爭，亦主氣塊之疾，有禍不安。兩虎必傷一豹，豹勝必傷其虎。兩犬傷一狼，兩狼傷一犬。皆要詳其勢力、時節、三限如何。

For example: if both the meteor and the main star are 'Dǒu Mù Xiè', the two Xiè will struggle and fight, indicating a disease of a mass in the abdomen. Alternatively, if the Tai Su is a tiger and the small limit is also a tiger, the two tigers will fight each other, leading to the same illness of a mass in the abdomen, continuous misfortunes, and restlessness of the mind. When two tigers meet, one leopard will be harmed; if the leopard wins, it will harm the tiger. Two dogs can harm a wolf, and two wolves can also harm a dog. All these situations must be carefully examined based on the strength of both sides, the time of the year, and the coordination of the three limits.

且如角、亢、尾、箕、室、壁、奎、婁、鬼、柳、星、張，如小限行在泥田為之汙足，非腳疾病，則主官訟。氐、房、心、尾，又遇卯地，狐兔相聚而成奸盜。流星烏、燕、雉、昴，酉到本宮，必有口舌，爭訟是非。猿、猴生於角、亢之宮，在七月且喜有果，夜生天地黑暗，乃碌碌之人，區區之造也。蛟龍乃興雲吐霧之物，去得驚蟄，主退縮，朝三暮四不一，多學少成也。

For example, the animals such as "Jiao Mu Jiao," "Kang Jin Long," "Wei Huo Hu," "Ji Shui Bao," "Shi Huo Zhu," "Bi Shui Yu," "Kui Mu Wang," "Lou Jin Gou," "Gui Jin Yang," "Liu Tu Zhang," "Xing Ri Ma," and "Zhang Yue Lu," if their small limit reaches muddy fields, it is called "wu zu," which means either illness in the feet or getting into legal trouble. The constellations "Di Tu He," "Fang Ri Tu," "Xin Yue Hu," and "Wei Huo Hu" encountering the卯 (Mao) position, with foxes and rabbits gathering together, will lead to deceit and theft. Meteors such as crows, swallows, chickens, and昴 (Mao) reaching the酉 (You) position will surely bring about disputes and arguments. The "Cen Shui Yuan" and "Zui Huo Hou" born in the Jiao and Kang constellations will still be happy in July as they can find fruits to eat, but if they are born at night, the sky will be dark and gloomy, indicating ordinary people with little achievement. Dragons are originally creatures that bring clouds and rain, but if they leave the period of Jingzhe, they will show signs of retreat, indecisiveness, and lack of results despite learning much.

流星女土蝠，三限到酉，雞烏雉相啄，必有官事纏繞，或是災晦。到戌，戌乃犬，被狗吞啖。流星牛金牛，遇丙申、丁酉，崩土陷阱，主官災是非毒害，不遂意之論耶。

If the falling star is "Nv Tu Fu", and it reaches the You palace in the third period, chickens, crows, and pheasants will gather to peck at it, leading to legal troubles or misfortune and difficulties. If it reaches the Xu palace, which is the dog's position, the bat will be eaten by the dog. If the falling star is "Niu Jin Niu", encountering the Bingshen and Dingyou patterns, the earth will collapse into a pit, turning into a trap, indicating official disasters, disputes, and poison, with everything failing to go as intended.

丁丙寅卯兮燒山，草木盡枯焦，缺食焚巢，禽飛忌忌。走獸忌壬辰（暴水煞），房、心、尾、箕、斗，奎、婁、嘴、鬼、柳，犯之祖業。

Now I will point out each of the ominous influences one by one. When丁 and 丙 are paired with 寅 and 卯, it is like the image of burning mountains, with all grass and trees burned to wither, birds lacking food and their nests destroyed by fire; any flying creatures falling under this are particularly inauspicious. For beasts, the忌 is Renchen, which is the 'flood of violence'; the 'Room mansion' (房日兔), 'Heart mansion' (心月狐), 'Tail fire tiger' (尾火虎), 'Spoon water leopard' (箕水豹), 'Spear wood獬' (斗木獬), as well as 'Kui wood wolf' (奎木狼), 'Lou metal dog' (娄金狗), 'Mouth fire monkey' (嘴火猴), 'Ghost metal sheep' (鬼金羊), and 'Willow soil獐' (柳土獐) — these ten mansions, if they are affected, will result in the loss of ancestral property (the original text has a missing '破' character after '犯之', but it is retained as is).

己巳（螻蟻煞），丙戌庚申（囚禁煞），戊午（霹靂），乙未（枯涸煞），戊辰戊申（屬晶煞），丁未（玄針煞），丁巳丁酉（牛宿破欄），甲戌庚午（毒藥煞），辛丑（蜈蚣煞），甲寅（棒擦煞），丙戌名（破欄圈），庚申辛未庚寅庚午（名頭蹄，牛宿忌），丙戌（燒崖、燒野，虎豹忌之），壬辰癸亥壬子（沒溺煞，走獸忌之），丁未丙午（勾絞煞），庚申庚午庚子（钁鍬煞），

The following are the stems and branches associated with various ominous forces: Jisi is "Loushi Sha"; Bingxu and Gengshen are "Qiongjin Sha"; Wuwu is "Pileli"; Yiwei is "Kuhuo Sha"; Wuchen and Wushen are "Bixi Sha"; Dingwei is "Xuanzhen Sha"; Dingsi and Dingyou are called "Niuxu Polan"; Jiaxu and Gengwu are "Duyao Sha"; Xinchou is "Wugong Sha"; Jiayin is "Bangzhang Sha"; Bingxu is also called "Polanquan"; Gengshen, Xinwei, Gengyin, and Gengwu are named "Touti", which are most to be avoided by Niuxu; Bingxu is also associated with "Shaoya" and "Shaoye", which are avoided by tigers and leopards; Renchen, Guihai, and Renzi are "Memen Sha", which are avoided by wild animals; Dingwei and Bingwu are "Goujiao Sha"; Gengshen, Gengwu, and Gengzi are "Luoqiao Sha".

甲辰乙巳為地網，甲戌乙亥為天羅，庚寅辛卯為犁鋤，丙寅為觳觫牛，庚寅為釁鐘牛，翼軫亦。又為壞窠，主過房庶出。

Jia Chen and Yi Si are "di wang" (earth net), Jia Xu and Yi Hai are "tian luo" (heavenly net), Geng Yin and Xin Mao are "li chu" (plow and hoe); Bing Yin is "hu su niu" (a trembling ox at the point of execution), Geng Yin is "xin zhong niu" (an ox sacrificed to smear the bell), "yi hu she" (winged fire snake) and "zhen shui yin" (water worm in the zhen position) are also like this. These categories are also called "hu ke" (bad nest), indicating that the person is adopted from another branch or is a庶出 (illegitimate child).

蛟龍遇螻蟻煞、囚禁、贔煞，主困苦不伸之辱。戊子為驅龍使者，被人壓伏，財物不聚。其餘走獸，亦當避之。牛宿見丁巳，為剝皮瘡膿災。庚申為刀砧，甲寅為棒杖，奉公者常受杖責之憂，常人必主寒熱膿血晦滯。

If a dragon encounters the ant evil, the imprisonment evil, or the tortoise evil, it will result in a lifetime of hardship and humiliation, unable to achieve success. Wuzi is the "dragon driver," which is suppressed by others, unable to accumulate wealth; all other animals should also avoid this position. "The bull and golden bull" encountering Dingsi brings disaster of skin peeling and sores. Gengshen transforms into a chopping block, Jiayin transforms into a stick, officials often face the risk of being beaten with sticks, while ordinary people will certainly suffer from alternating chills and fever, bloody discharge, and all affairs being obstructed.

丙寅癸卯壬辰為刑虎煞，主一生辛苦奔波。丙戌為燒野，壬辰為漂盪，癸亥為沒溺，尾箕最忌之。蛇逢丁巳為退皮，丁未為燒野，丁亥為豬啖，如兔雞雉見，若不缺唇腐齒，則眼中失光，主鼻口見疾，不然則主瘡膿之災。亦要分其晝夜、春冬，可見矣。

Bingyin, Guimao, and Renchen are "Xing Hu Sha", indicating a life of hardship and constant toil. Bingxu signifies burning in the wild, Renchen signifies drifting, and Guihai signifies drowning. The "Wei Huo Hu" and "Ji Shui Bao" are most adverse to these three patterns. A snake encountering Dingsi is shed of its skin, encountering Dingwei is burning in the wild, and encountering Dinghai is devoured by a pig. If rabbits, chickens, or pheasants encounter these patterns, they will either suffer from missing lips and broken teeth or lose their sight, or suffer from diseases of the nose and mouth, or otherwise face sores and boils. These must be distinguished between day and night, and between spring and winter, in order to be accurately judged.

角在子宮須富貴（壬子），亢龍乾位逞威儀（辛亥癸亥），氐居乾窟金牌位（辛亥癸亥），房心來居癸酉宜。狐在丙寅須假虎，尾箕寅上有光輝，斗居未上升官祿（乙未），牛向秋霄喜慶隨。

This song explains the favorable positions for each mansion. "Jiao Mu Jiao" (The Horn mansion) falling in the position of Ren Zi (Nourishing Water) will surely bring wealth and honor; "Kang Jin Long" (The Neck mansion) residing in the Qian direction (Xin Hai, Gui Hai) will display great authority and dignity; "Di Tu He" (The Root mansion) located in the Qian position (Xin Hai, Gui Hai) is a prestigious position marked by a golden plaque; "Fang Ri Tu" (The Room mansion) and "Xin Yue Hu" (The Heart mansion) are most suitable when they reside in Gui You. The Hu (Fox) in Bing Yin needs the power of the Tiger to show its strength; "Wei Huo Hu" (The Tail Fire Tiger) and "Ji Shui Bao" (The箕 Water Leopard) in the position of Yin will shine brightly; "Dou Mu Xie" (The Dipper Wood Tortoise) residing in the position of Yi Wei can rise in official rank and gain salary; "Niu Jin Niu" (The Ox Gold Ox) facing the high sky of autumn will naturally bring joy and celebration.

女蝠夜生春夏旺，刀砧虛鼠食無虧，燕逢春社多詞語，室到田園公幹宜（己丑）。壁躡雲梯為得地（癸亥），奎木巽風施錦幃，大逐氐房心勢重，雉位明方鸞鳳儀（丙午）。雞鳴五德卯酉貴，畢月烏生夏日奇（丙午庚辰），嘴參卯位升假服，犴入寅宮貴位奇。

"The Female Earth Bat" is most vigorous during spring and summer nights; "The Xu" can still find food without loss even if it falls on a place of execution; "The Wei" becomes eloquent during the Spring She festival; "The Shi" is suitable for official duties when it is in the fields (Jichou). "The Bi" becomes established when it reaches the cloud ladder (Guihai); "The Kui Wooden Wolf" gains advantage from the wind of the Xun direction as if wearing a silk canopy; "The Lou Metal Dog" pursues the momentum of "The Root Earth Mansion," "The Room Mansion," and "The Heart Mansion" with great strength; "The Wei Earth Hen" is dignified with the appearance of phoenixes when it is in the bright direction (Bingwu). "The Mao Sun Rooster" possesses five virtues and is esteemed when it is in the卯 or酉 positions; "The Bi Moon Crow" is most extraordinary in summer (Bingwu, Gengchen); "The Mouth Fire Monkey" and "The Shen Water Monkey" can be promoted and receive honors when they are in the卯 position; "The Jing Wood Ox" entering the寅 palace is a rare and honorable position.

羊行辰位終須貴（庚辰），柳土林巒宰相姿（乙卯），星馬乘龍威勢大（庚辰），鹿居辰位拜丹墀（甲辰丙辰）。蛇遇龍窩官職顯，蚓潛大海受朝諮（癸亥），其中玄妙無窮理，慎勿輕傳漏洩機。

The "Ghost Metal Sheep" reaches the Chen position (Gengchen) and ultimately attains honor; the "Willow Earth Badger" enters the forest hills (Yimao) and displays the demeanor of a prime minister; the "Star Mansion Horse" rides the dragon (Gengchen) and possesses great power; the "Zhang Moon Deer" resides at the Chen position (Jiachen, Bingchen) and can kneel before the imperial court. The "Wing Fire Snake" meets the dragon's nest and achieves official prominence; the "Zhěn Water Worm" dives into the sea (Guihai) and may be consulted by the imperial court. There is an infinite depth of mystery here, and it should not be easily passed on to others, lest the heavenly secrets be leaked.

論議吉凶，分命貴賤，二十八宿，三十六禽，稟天地之陰陽，達人事之造化，貴賤賢愚，窮通壽夭。且夫蛟龍歸滄海（癸亥），蘇秦佩六國印（又云室火豬坐於庚辰）；虎豹嘯郊野（辰），石崇封萬石君。井木犴行於壬申，太公八十遇文王（又云豬親夫蝠）；亢金龍坐於丙午，甘羅十二為宰相（又云貐跨金牛）。

To determine fortune and misfortune, and to discern the destiny of a person's nobility or lowliness, one relies on the twenty-eight constellations and thirty-six animals. These entities receive the yin and yang energies of heaven and earth, and they connect with the transformations of human affairs. Whether a person is noble or lowly, wise or foolish, prosperous or poor, long-lived or short-lived can be discerned from these. Let us see: a dragon returning to the deep sea (Guihai) signifies the destiny of Su Qin, who wore the seals of the ministers of the six states (another account says the 'Shi' is seated on Gengchen); tigers and leopards roaring in the fields (the position of Chen) signifies the destiny of Shi Chong, who was granted the title of Lord Wan Shi. The 'Well Wood Omen' (Jingmu'an) arriving at Renshen signifies the destiny of Jiang Taogao, who met King Wen of Zhou at the age of eighty (another account says the pig and bat are close to each other). The 'High Gold Dragon' (Kang Jinlong) seated at Bingwu signifies the destiny of Gan Luo, who became a prime minister at the age of twelve (another account says the wild boar is mounted on the golden ox).

危月燕飛於龍樓，包龍圖為陰陽教化之臣；畢月烏飛於麟閣，史丞相有潤澤生民之德。張月鹿含花而守，座翁作二十四考中書（庚午化麒麟）；星日馬引駕朝元，王會為三十六年宰輔（庚午）。昴日雞升在扶桑國（甲寅化鳳），韓世忠有勤王之忠；房日兔照於廣寒宮（癸未），寇準封萊國公之貴（化黑蟾弄月）。

"The Wei" flies above the Dragon Pavilion, indicating the destiny of Bao Zheng (the straight scholar of the Dragon Pavilion) as a minister who practices yin and yang teachings. "Bi Moon Rooster" flies above the麟 Pavilion, indicating the destiny of the historian chancellor with virtue that benefits the people. "Zhang Moon Deer" carries flowers and guards, indicating the destiny of Guo Ziyi, the chancellor who passed through twenty-four examinations, with the fate of a qilin (Gengwu transforms into a qilin). "Star Day Horse" leads the emperor to pay homage to the heavenly origin, indicating the destiny of Wang Hui, who served as chancellor for thirty-six years (Gengwu). "Mao Moon Chicken" rises in the country of Fusang (Jiayin transforms into a phoenix), indicating the destiny of Han Shizhong, who served the country with loyalty. "Room Mansion" shines upon the Palace of Cold Dew (Guiwei), indicating the noble destiny of Kou Zhun, who was granted the title of Lord Lai, with the image of a black moon playing with the moon.

斗木獬坐於辛亥，賈易為樞輔相佐堯天；牛金牛庚辰德秀，作大參弼扶舜日。尾火虎奏於辛卯，陳平封萬戶之侯；箕水豹演於甲寅，曹操掌三分之國。女土蝠飛於戊子，張良作漢世功臣；虛日鼠走於庚申，謝安晉朝顯相。氐土貉行於乙亥，佛印作宋朝詩僧；角木蛟居於庚辰（蛟躍龍門），王勃為大唐文士。

"The Horn mansion" sits in the Xinhai position in the music hall at the center of the heavens, indicating Jia Yi's role as a minister assisting the mandate of Yao; "The Root mansion" is in the Gengchen position with virtue and excellence, indicating the role of a great minister assisting the mandate of Shun. "The Fire Tiger" presents a report in the Xinmao position, indicating Chen Ping's appointment as a marquis with ten thousand households. "The Water Leopard" is calculated to Jiayin, indicating Cao Cao's control over the three regions. "The Earth Bat" flies in the Wuzi position (the original temple of the bat), indicating Zhang Liang's role as a meritorious minister of the Han dynasty. "The Xu" moves to Gengshen, indicating Xie An's role as a prominent minister of the Jin dynasty. "The Earth貉" moves to Yihai, indicating Fo Yin's role as a poet monk of the Song dynasty. "The Horn mansion" resides in Gengchen (the dragon leaping over the龙门), indicating Wang Bo's role as a literary figure of the Tang dynasty.

亢金龍居於乙巳，楊烣為大中大夫；斗牛朝於乙亥，李旺位文華待制。蒼龍行雲雨於天河，劉錡兩府；寶馬帶刀劍於藍田，遊有三公。鹿馬坐於丙午，劉柄尚書；蛟龍遇於壬癸，崔羽太尉。任翼龍作禹門貴客，皆因蛟躍龍門；蕭相國為翰苑真儒，乃為馬嘶鳳閣。井思同居己未，柳翠為尼大師；柳星共在庚申，江白作南道錄。

The mansion of Kangleong is located in Yisi, which is the destiny of Yang Dan to hold the position of Grand Minister in the Middle. The mansions of Doumuxie and Niujiniao are in Yihai, which is the destiny of Li Wang to hold the position of Wenhuatizhi. The dragon in the Milky Way moves clouds and rains, which is the destiny of Liu Ji to serve in two government offices. A fine horse carrying swords travels through Lantian, which is the destiny of the You family to attain the position of the Three Marquises. The mansions of Zhang Yuelu and Xingrima are in Bingwu, which is the destiny of Liu Bing to hold the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Works. A dragon meeting water of Ren and Gui is the destiny of Cui Yu to hold the position of Taiwei. The winged dragon becomes a distinguished guest at Yumen (L龙门), because the dragon can leap over the龙门. Xiao Xiangguo becomes a true scholar in the Han Yuan, because the horse neighs in the Fengge. The mansion of Jingmuxan, with Jing Si Tong, is in Jiwei, which is the destiny of Liu Cui to become the master of the Buddhist nun community. The mansion of Liutuzhang and Xingrima are in Gengshen, which is the destiny of Jiang Bai to hold the position of Nan Dao Lu.

燕飛金闕，劉沛公斬白蛇以興功；龍躍天池，關將軍刺顏良而奏捷。出將入相，趙丞相為蛟躍龍門；先吏後官，汪侍郎乃虎蹲風閣。鹿馬宮星大貴，傅狀元作內從郎宮；蛟龍貴祿逢官，王都統為內臺將帥。

Yan Fei Jin Que refers to the destiny of Liu Bang who cut the white snake and rose to great achievements; Long Yue Tian Chi refers to the destiny of Guan Yu who killed Yan Liang and achieved military success. Chuang Jiang Ru Xiang refers to the destiny of Zhao Chanzhang who leaped over the dragon gate as a minister; Xian Wei Xiaoli Hou Ju Xian Guan refers to the destiny of Wang Shilang who started as a low-ranking official and later held a high position. "Zhang Yue Lu", "Xing Ri Ma" are highly esteemed when they appear in the palace star; Jiao Long De Gui Lu and encountering the official star refers to the destiny of Wang Dutong who became a general in the inner court.

劉正字鹿朝帝闕（乙丑），陳丞相馬聚天庭（乙卯）。蛇蚓升變雷門（辛卯），周禮為會稽內史；馬牛奮揚龍位，李改黃門侍郎。犴至虎垣，張巡乃唐朝忠將；雞棲鳳閣，周勃作漢室功臣。獬去朝天，真卿監察御史；雉鳴帝闕，溫公良才史官。

Liu Zhengzi was born under the destiny of ascending to the imperial court in the year Yichou, and Chen the Chancellor was born under the destiny of gathering horses in the heavenly court in the year Yimao. Snakes and earthworms rose up at the thunder gate in the year Xinmao, which is the destiny of Zhou Li becoming the governor of Kuaiji; horses and oxen raised their heads at the dragon position, which is the destiny of Li's appointment as the Attendant of the Yellow Gate. "Jing Mu An" arrived at the tiger enclosure, which is the destiny of Zhang Xun becoming a loyal general of the Tang dynasty; chickens roosted in the phoenix pavilion, which is the destiny of Zhou Bo becoming a meritorious minister of the Han dynasty. "Dou Mu Xie" went to court, which is the destiny of Yan Zhenqing becoming the Inspector of the Imperial Court; "Wei Tu Zhizhi" called out at the imperial court, which is the destiny of Sima Guang being appointed as a capable official in the historical office.

雞唱離明（丙午），玄令腰懸玉帶；狢遊乾窟（癸亥），竇毅各著金牌。狐藉虎威，鄭眾持節不拜；兔憑犴貴，蕭何宣律施權。烏噪龍門，韋肇題名雁塔；猴行雉所，張衡高步蟾宮。蝠舞天庭，王喬為葉令；猿登日殿，曹操作梅仙。鼠人江湖，郭況積金數億；鹿行潭洞，何曾日食萬錢。

The chicken crows at the place of the fire trigram (Bingwu), indicating a destiny of the dark command with a jade belt around the waist; the貉 moves in the cave of heaven (Guihai), indicating a destiny of Dou Yi each wearing a golden plate. The fox borrows the tiger's authority, indicating a destiny of Zheng Zhong holding a ceremonial staff but refusing to bow; the rabbit relies on the 'Well Wood Ox' to gain status, indicating a destiny of Xiao He announcing laws and holding power. Crows calling at the Dragon Gate indicate a destiny of Wei Zhao achieving the top rank in the雁 tower examination; the monkey reaching the place of the pheasant indicates a destiny of Zhang Heng ascending to the moon palace. Bats dancing in the heavenly court indicate a destiny of Wang Qiao serving as the magistrate of Ye County; the ape ascending to the sun palace indicates a destiny of Cao Cao becoming the immortal of plum blossoms. The rat entering the rivers and lakes indicates a destiny of Guo Kuang accumulating gold in billions; the deer walking through the ponds and caves indicates a destiny of He Ceng spending ten thousand taels of silver on a single meal.

犬吠午官，管仲相齊富公室；羊行辰位，承福飼馬用銀槽。蛇喜兗州，劉晏除秘書正字；蚓潛大海，賈誼至大中大夫。狼遇巽風，石崇有萬金之富；鹿遊仙洞，國忠圍玉屏之風。燕語雕樑，潘妃金蓮行步；狐疑巨蟹，蘇蕙織錦為詩。猴捧寶瓶，唐封夫人虢國；豹乘獅子，漢賜蕭何鄼侯。龍飛虎宮，呂后垂簾聽政；蛟吟酉角，太真得寵施權。即此古人推之，則今人之貴可考矣。

The dog barks at the Wu position, indicating the destiny of Guan Zhong assisting Duke Huan of Qi to make the state wealthy; the sheep moves to the Chen position, indicating the destiny of receiving blessings and feeding horses with silver troughs. The snake prefers Yanzhou, indicating the destiny of Liu Yan being appointed as a senior official in the Secretariat; the worm hides in the sea, indicating the destiny of Jia Yi reaching the position of Grand Counselor. The wolf meets the wind of Xun, indicating the destiny of Shi Chong possessing wealth beyond measure; the deer roams in a fairy cave, indicating the destiny of Yang Guozhong surrounding the jade screen to enjoy the breeze. The swallow talks on the carved beam, indicating the destiny of Pan Fei's golden lotus flowers stepping out with beauty; the fox doubts in the Cancer position, indicating the destiny of Su Hui weaving the palindrome silk into poetry. The monkey holds the treasure bottle, indicating the destiny of the Tang Dynasty granting the title of Guo Guo Lady to Guo Guo Lady; the leopard rides the lion, indicating the destiny of Han Gaozu bestowing the title of Dmu Hou upon Xiao He. The dragon flies in the Tiger's palace, indicating the destiny of Lu Hou ruling the court from behind the curtain; the water dragon sings in the酉 angle, indicating the destiny of Yang Guifei gaining favor and wielding power. Following these examples from ancient people, one can determine the status of people in the present day.

蛟龍退谷泥田，沛公為泅水亭長；虎豹遁跡山林，志和作雲州釣徒。豬貐會申，韓信受跨下之辱；蛇蚓臨酉，楊永無宿暮之儲。龍虎與犴同宮，重耳有斬祛之害；犬羊結豹為侶，食其遭竇巳之烹。鼠獬走艮山，夫子絕糧於陳蔡；烏燕飛戌地，賈誼忌鵬於長沙。

The previous passage discussed gaining advantage through proper time and place, while this one reverses the concept, discussing loss due to improper time and place. A dragon retreating to a mountain valley and muddy field represents the humble fate of Liu Bang when he served as the magistrate of the Si Water Toll Station; tigers and leopards hiding in forests symbolize the fate of Zhang Zhihe when he lived as a fisherman in Yunzhou. A pig and a yu meeting in the Sheng palace (the place of the knife and砧board) represents the fate of Han Xin when he suffered the humiliation of being forced to kneel beneath someone's buttocks; a snake and a worm appearing in the You position (the place of the crossbow) represents the fate of Yang Yong who had no food for two consecutive nights. Dragons, tigers, and the 'Well Wood An' sharing the same palace represent the fate of Duke Jin Wen Gong Chong'er when he was attacked by court eunuchs who cut off his sleeve; dogs and sheep forming a partnership with a leopard represents the fate of Li Yi Ji who was cooked to death. A rat and a xie moving to the Gen direction (mountain area) represents the fate of Confucius when he was cut off from food between the states of Chen and Ci; crows and swallows flying to the Xu position represents the fate of Jia Yi when he saw a bird called 'fu' in Changsha and felt self-pity.

馬躍猿場，東坡有黃州之貶；牛探虎穴，昌黎愁秦嶺之行。獬步土坡，石厚殺於外國；犴來子位，荊軻死在他鄉。蚯蚓酉上逢烏，屈原自溺；雞雉未申乘彈，項羽傾傷。鼠見犬以驚惶，原憲室中懸磬；兔逢鷹而獸栗，範丹甑內生塵。

A horse leaping into the ape's domain signifies the fate of Su Dongpo being exiled to Huangzhou; a cow probing into the tiger's den signifies the fate of Han Yu worrying over the snow blocking the Blue Pass in the Qinling Mountains. A獬 walking up the hill signifies the fate of Shi Hou being killed abroad; the 「Well Wood Dog」 arriving at the Zi position signifies the fate of Jing Ke dying in a foreign land. A earthworm encountering a crow at You signifies the fate of Qu Yuan drowning himself in the Miluo River; chickens and pheasants suffering from pellets between Wei and Shen signify the fate of Xiang Yu's defeat and downfall. A rat startled by a dog signifies the fate of Yuan Xian's home being as bare as a hanging stone; a rabbit trembling before an eagle signifies the fate of Fan Dan's cooking pot covered in dust, poor to the point of being unable to open the pot.

狢兔犬吠以慮危，賈臣發負薪之嘆；猿猴蛇追而惶懼，陶潛思解綬而歸。蝠舞巽風，文君新歡舊棄；燕棲花洞，弱蘭暮送朝迎。獬就犴戰，貴妃因祿山橫死；龍同虎斗，戚妃被呂后刀傷。牛吼豹驚，吳氏名為六虎；星臨虎怒，夏姬手殺九人。蝠隱荊州，黥布身遭苑醢；蚓歌吳分，范增氣死癰疽。虎陷泥田，顏回一簞陋巷；龍蟠郊野，杜甫百結鶉衣。

The貉 and the rabbit hear the dog barking and worry about danger, indicating the fate of Zhu Maichen who sighed while carrying firewood on his back; the monkey is chased by a snake and becomes frightened, indicating the fate of Tao Yuanming who longed to resign from office and return to the fields. The bat dances in the wind of Xun, indicating the fate of Zhuo Wenjun who gained new love and lost old affection; the swallow nests in a flower cave, indicating the fate of Ruolan who welcomed the morning and sent off the evening, eventually falling into the dust of the world. The xie and the an fight, indicating the fate of Yang Guifei who died in the chaos caused by An Lushan; the dragon and the tiger fight, indicating the fate of Qi Fei who was wounded by Lu Hou's knife. The bull roars and the leopard is startled, indicating the fate of the Wu family who were called the Six Tigers; the "Star Mansion" appears and the tiger becomes angry, indicating the fate of Xia Ji who killed nine people with her own hands. The bat hides in Jingzhou, indicating the fate of Qingbu who was executed by being minced to death (the original text says "yuanhai", which should be a mistake for "cuhai", but it is recorded as is); the worm sings in the region of Wu, indicating the fate of Fan Zeng who died from a boil caused by his extreme anger. The tiger is trapped in a muddy field, indicating the fate of Yan Hui who lived on a single basket of food and resided in a humble alley; the dragon coils in the outskirts, indicating the fate of Du Fu who wore a patched and ragged cloak.

鼠畏白羊，盜跖聚穿窬之黨；馬嘶磨蠍，綠珠作墜樓之人。婁金狗生乎乙未，李廣百戰無功；軫水蚓遁居甲寅，包人作西湖隱士；畢月烏限於丁丑，林居為三茅仙人。虎豹居於丁巳，伯夷食蕨；鼠蝠在於庚寅，韓壽竅香。謹按變化之源，深察吉凶之兆，分明鑑斷，仔細搜求，則壽夭賢愚、富貴貧賤可見矣。

The rat fears the white ram, indicating a destiny of盗跖 gathering together to dig through walls and steal; the horse neighs in the宫 of the scorpio, indicating a destiny like Green Pearl's death by falling from a tower. 「Liu Jin Gou」(the dog of the娄) born in Yiwei indicates the destiny of Li Guang who fought many battles but never received a title of marquis; 「Zhen Shui Yun」(the蚓 of the轸) hidden in Jiayin indicates the destiny of Bao as a hermit by the West Lake; 「Bi Yue Wu」(the乌 of the毕) restricted to Dingchou indicates the destiny of Lin Bu who lived in seclusion like the three Maos immortal. Tigers and leopards residing in Dingsi indicates the destiny of Bo Yi who gathered wild ferns to eat; rats and bats falling in Gengyin indicates the destiny of Han Shou who stole fragrance. Carefully examine the origin of changes, deeply understand the signs of good and bad fortune, clearly distinguish and judge, and thoroughly search and seek, then longevity or short life, wisdom or foolishness, wealth or poverty, nobility or lowliness will all be clear.

高皇成帝兮，角木蛟西逢壬子；霸王自刎兮，亢金龍東遇戊辰。張良暮道兮，氐土狢運落天庭；范蠡乘舟兮，房日兔時臨（壬子壬午丁酉）月殿。狐化妖婿（庚寅）兮，諸葛亮忠心佐主；虎至金宮（庚寅）兮，張益德義釋嚴顏；豹化豹文（壬戌癸亥）兮，關雲長水淹七軍。

This passage combines the concepts of gain and loss. Han Gaozu achieved imperial success when "Jiao Mu Jiao" (the Horn mansion) met Renzi (Renzǐ) in the west; while Xī Chǔ Bàwáng (the Western Chu Overlord) committed suicide by the Wujiang River when "Kàng Jīn Lóng" (the Neck mansion) encountered Wuchen (Wūchén) in the east. Zhang Liang studied Taoism in his old age when "Dī Tǔ Hè" (the Root mansion) was in the heavens; Fan Li achieved success and left by boat when "Fáng Rì Tù" (the Room mansion) was seen in the moon palace (Renzǐ, Renwu, Dingyou). A fox transformed into a demon-in-law (Gengyin) was Zhuge Liang's fate of remaining loyal to his lord; a tiger entering the golden palace (Gengyin) was Zhang Fei's fate of releasing Yan Yan with righteousness; a leopard displaying its splendid patterns (Renzhu, Guihai) was Guan Yu's fate of flooding seven armies with water.

獬遇湯池（丁巳）兮，紀信為君遭火死。牛逢烏廟（癸酉）兮，范增失陷背疽亡。蝠臨庚子（入廟）兮，蘇秦六國為主宰；鼠入天倉（壬子甲午）兮，孫臏諸國作元戎。燕落庚申（折毀）兮，顏子三十夭亡；豬臨丙午兮，彭祖壽歲八百餘。

The phoenix encountering the boiling pool (Dingsi) signifies the fate of Ji Xin who died in place of the King of Han and was burned to death by Xiang Yu. The ox meeting the black temple (Guiyou) represents the fate of Fan Zeng who lost power and died from a back abscess. The bat appearing at Gengzi and entering the temple signifies Su Qin's fate as the master of the six states. The rat entering the Heavenly Granary (Renzi, Jiawu) signifies Sun Bin's fate as the general in the Warring States period. The swallow falling at Gengshen and being destroyed signifies Yan Hui's fate of dying at the age of thirty-three. The pig appearing at Bingwu signifies Peng Zu's fate of living over eight hundred years.

貐作蛟龍（壬辰壬子）兮，曹操得中原即位；狼化（甲辰辛亥）神狼兮，薛仁貴平定天山。狗化神獒（甲辰）兮，淮陰登壇拜將；雉化（乙卯癸巳）天禽兮，呂后親權漢室。雞化金烏（辛卯）兮，武則天自霸唐朝。烏成丹鳳兮，潘安有絕國之容；猴化仙猿（丙申乙亥）兮，潘岳懷傾國秀氣。猿臨辛亥兮，老來呂望掌軍戎；犴至庚辰（龍池）兮，甘羅十二為太宰。

The transformation of a tiger into a dragon (Renchen, Renzi) signifies Cao Cao's conquest of Central Plains and his attainment of supreme ministerial power. The transformation of a wolf into a divine wolf (Jiachen, Xinhai) represents Xue Renwei's decisive three arrows at Tianshan. A dog transforming into a divine mastiff (Jiachen) symbolizes Han Xin's appointment as general. A chicken transforming into the golden phoenix (Xinmao) represents Wu Zetian's assumption of imperial authority. A crow transforming into the red phoenix signifies Pan An's extraordinary appearance. A monkey transforming into a divine ape (Bingshen, Yihai) represents Pan Yue's possession of exceptional beauty. A monkey appearing at Xinhai signifies Li Wan's command of military forces in old age. When "Well Wood Ox" arrives at Gengchen Dragon Pool, it signifies Gan Luo's appointment as prime minister at the age of twelve.

羊逢辛酉（屠估）兮，漢國分刀誅彭越；獐居甲申（七箭）兮，馬陵攢箭射龐涓。馬乘龍（壬辰）兮，鴻門樊噲救高祖；獐化狻猊（丙辰）兮，斗寶伍員驚吳帝。蛇化巴蛇兮，朱溫弒主在椒蘭；蚓化天龍（庚辰）兮，王莽鴆君於天慶。數輩古人，尚有發祿，榮枯遲疾貴賤，豈能逃哉!則後之賢愚進退得失，勿怪其然也。

A sheep encountering the Xinyou (辛酉) is the fate of Han dynasty's execution of Peng Yue by cutting with a knife; a wild boar in the Jiashen (甲申) seven arrows place is the fate of Pang Juan being shot to death by arrows on the Ma Ling Road. A horse transformed into a dragon (Renchen 壬辰) is the fate of Fan Kuai saving the emperor at the Hongmen Banquet; a wild boar transformed into a suanni (Jingchen 丙辰) is the fate of Wu Zixu presenting treasures that startled the King of Wu. A snake transformed into a bashe (巴蛇) is the fate of Zhu Wen murdering the king in the Jiaolan Hall; an earthworm transformed into a heavenly dragon (Gengchen 庚辰) is the fate of Wang Mang poisoning the king during the Tianqing period. These generations of ancients each had their own paths to success and official rank, showing that prosperity and decline, high and low status, cannot be avoided. Therefore, the virtue or lack thereof, advancement or retreat, success or failure of later generations should not be surprising.

混沌既判，陰陽和鈞，七政千旋於天地，五行經緯於乾坤。夫三百有六旬，盈虧有度；列二十餘八宿，禍福品分。好合吞併，吉凶悔吝，比和兮衣祿豐盈，刑戰兮利名不順。得時應候，田鼠化以為鴛；逢節及時，野雉飛而作蜃。

At first, chaos was divided, and yin and yang harmonized and balanced. The sun, moon, and five planets, along with the seven celestial authorities, rotated within the heavens and earth. The Five Phases extended and interwove within the realms of Heaven and Earth. In a year of three hundred and sixty days, the waxing and waning followed a fixed measure. The heavens arranged the twenty-eight constellations, and thus fortune and misfortune were differentiated. When stars were harmonious or merged, they produced auspicious or inauspicious outcomes: those that were like and harmonious or mutually generating indicated abundant food and clothing, while those involving punishment and clash, conflict, and struggle indicated difficulties in fame and wealth. When the time was appropriate and the season was right, the mole could transform into a quail, as mentioned in the "Book of Rites · Monthly Orders" which states that in the third month of spring, "the mole becomes a quail." When the season arrived at the right time, wild pheasants could transform into clams, as stated in the "Monthly Orders" which says that in the first month of winter, "the pheasant enters the great water and becomes a clam."

誠以星纏二道，周夫八維。吳鄭周宋也，君子及時披豹霧；燕齊晉衛兮，大人得地立龍墀。壁水貐湖野沙汀而得所，婁金狗刀砧江海以為愁。蓋茲軫逢雞，奎狼逐兔，嘴火猴愁張弓矢，畢月烏喜棲古林。金龍曰亢，登九五，獬飛騰玄，燕於二八月春秋來去。

This is indeed because the stars travel along the Yellow Path and the Red Path, circulating through the eight directions. Those whose territories belong to Wu, Zheng, Zhou, and Song allow the gentleman to act timely, like the black leopard of Nan Mountain hiding in the mist to form patterns. Those whose territories belong to Yan, Qi, Jin, and Wei allow the great man to stand beneath the dragon steps. The "Bi Shui Yu" (Wall Water Beast) can only be at ease in the lakes, sands, and marshes of the wild; the "Lou Jin Gou" (Enclosure Metal Dog) becomes sorrowful if it falls on the chopping block or the sea. Therefore, the "Chen Shui Yun" (Zhen Water Worm) is restrained by the rooster, the "Kui Mu Lang" (Kui Wood Wolf) chases the rabbit, the "Zui Huo Hou" (Mouth Fire Monkey) fears the open bow and arrow, and the "Bi Yue Wu" (Bi Moon Bird) likes to dwell in ancient forests. The "Kang Jin Long" (Exalted Metal Dragon) is named Kang, capable of ascending to the position of Nine in the Fifth; the Xie can soar above the Xuan Ming (Darkness); the Yan (swallow) comes and goes in spring and autumn during the second and eighth months.

角震巽方，號純離斗，木獬衛吳至祿，金午秦晉交權。夫馬能行辰午，皆為豆粟。山獐喜走宋周，晉好巒崖。燕呢喃者，宋分號曰高堂；雞踴躍者，衛宮名為糞穢。箕豹值犴而吞併，參水猿待食，至乾宮而好果木，女土蝠逢時，遇酉位而為花洞。宜乎雉居蛇穴，蚓入龍宮，狐便申巳，兔樂山林，羊質虎皮，蛟喜風雷。張星壽齡，懼犴狼和虎豹；翼蛇心毒，愁鳩鳥與蜈蚣。室怕寅箕，井擒龍虎。夏至前鹿角解，大寒後雞乳鳩。觀造化之道，如斯向背而已矣。

The Horn mansion is located in the direction of Zhen and Xun, known as pure fire, and pairs with the Dipper mansion. "Dipper wood獬" guards the state of Wu and gains honor, while the metal energy in the hour of Wu exchanges power with the states of Qin and Jin. Horses can move in the areas of Chen and Wu, as there is millet and beans available there. Sika deer prefer to live in the regions of Song and Zhou, while Jin prefers mountain cliffs. The chirping of swallows is called "High Hall" in the region of Song; the jumping of chickens is called "Feces and Dirt" in the region of Wei. When "Ji water豹" meets "Well wood犴", it is swallowed; "Shen water猿" waits for food and finds fruit trees in the Qian palace. "Nu earth蝠" gains fortune when the time is right and becomes a flower cave when it meets the You position. Therefore, pheasants should live in snake holes, earthworms should enter dragon palaces, foxes benefit from the positions of Shen and Si, rabbits find happiness in mountain forests, sheep borrow tiger skins to appear strong, and dragons like wind and thunder and can transform. "Zhang moon鹿" and "Star day马" are associated with longevity, but they fear "Well wood犴" and "Kui wood狼" as well as tigers and leopards. "Yi fire蛇" is cruel and fears doves and centipedes. "Shi fire猪" fears the position of Yin and "Ji water豹", while "Well wood犴" can capture dragons and tigers. Before the summer solstice, deer shed their horns; after the great cold, chickens begin to hatch eggs and doves start to call. Observing the principles of creation and transformation, it is simply about mutual relations and oppositions.

侯伯以雷霆鼓舞（乙卯正雷霆，壬子雲雨，庚戌、辛卯為公侯也），朝升以風雨來天（壬辰癸巳，風雨是未，三公之命）。貴格以壬癸來見（壬癸多有天門即貴），賤格以金火相煎。金火水侵兮，輕財技藝（金火見水是也）。水土壬流兮，小巧之功。反覆因水土之停居（水土停於四季，反覆成敗不寧），疾病為水金相制（金火多主疾病）。閒逸春生甲乙（春生甲乙，一生安閒。）艱難秋遇庚辛（秋見庚辛，多化金石隱匿）。

"The Horn mansion" and "The Neck mansion" belong to the category of dragons and serpents, and they particularly favor wind, thunder, clouds, and rain. Those with the image of thunder and lightning in their fate can attain the rank of marquis or duke (Yimao represents the true thunder, Renzi represents clouds and rain, and Gengxu and Xinmao are positions of marquis and duke). Those with the image of rain and wind coming from the sky can rise to prominent positions (Renchen and Guisi represent rain and wind coming from the sky, which are the fates of the Three Dukes). A noble fate requires the presence of Ren and Gui water (having many Ren and Gui waters and located in the heavenly gate is considered noble). A humble fate is caused by the mutual oppression of metal and fire. If metal and fire are oppressed by water, it indicates a tendency to be careless with wealth and to make a living through skills (when metal and fire meet water, this is that pattern). If water and soil contain flowing Ren water, it results in small achievements. A fluctuating fate is due to stagnant water and soil (when water and soil are stopped in the positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, the person's life is unstable). Illness is caused by the conflict between water and metal (an excess of metal and fire leads to illness). Those born in spring with the heavenly stem Jia or Yi will have a peaceful and comfortable life; those born in autumn with the heavenly stem Geng or Xin will face difficulties throughout their lives (seeing Geng and Xin in autumn often means their talents are buried and not recognized).

偏房為日帶戶門（戶門多時而偏妾多，或主庶出），母弱乃年生乙未。丙火沖日兮，男多再娶（日值丙火，男再娶，女剋夫），戊己滿盤兮，女克三夫（滿局皆是土，剋夫害子）。炎炎火戰兮，悲禽瞽目之災（丙子見丙寅，甲寅見寅午戌），爽爽庚金兮，愁獸折腰之疾（庚辛見乙未，主腰疾）。

The appearance of the day's host in the position of the door indicates a secondary wife or concubine (a house with many doors suggests many concubines, or the person is of a lower status). If the mother is weak, it is often because her birth year falls under Yiwei. If the fire of Bing clashes and controls the day's host, men are likely to remarry (if the day's host is Bing fire, men will remarry, women will suffer from marital problems). If the earth of Wu and Ji fills the entire chart, women will have difficulties with three husbands (if the entire chart is filled with earth, it will cause marital problems and harm to children). If the fire is very strong and there is a conflict, birds may suffer from blindness (such as when Bingzi meets Bingyin, or Jiayin meets the fire trine of寅午戌). If the metal of Geng is sharp and strong, animals may worry about a broken waist (when Geng or Xin meets Yiwei, it indicates a waist injury).

健健見天，不分秋水（有乾天門見壬癸水，大貴）。重重坤地，惡見陰泥（未為坤地，若有巳宇所傷，主貧賤）。騰飛海戶，不畏刀砧（有壬子癸亥，蓋弱不敵強）。喜躍天池，升搏雲雨（丁未有壬癸為天池，無壬癸為旱地）。乙卯夏生兮，雷霆隱隱（有天有雷即貴）。壬辰春降兮，風雨蕭蕭（春夏壬辰，大貴）。

The qi of Heaven's strength appears at the heavenly gate, so there is no need to distinguish the amount of autumn water (if the heavenly gate is present along with the position of Ren and Gui water, it indicates great fortune). The heavy earth of the Earth's strength is most afraid of encountering damp and muddy land (if the position of Wei is present, which represents the Earth, and is harmed by the position of Si, it indicates poverty and low status). When the dragon soars above the sea gate, it does not fear the knife and砧 (if there are positions of Renzi and Guihai present, weak metal cannot overcome strong water). When joy jumps at the heavenly pool, it can rise and fight against clouds and rain (if there is a position of Dingwei with Ren and Gui water, it forms the heavenly pool; without Ren and Gui water, it becomes dry land). If Yimao is present in summer, thunder rumbles faintly (if both the heavenly gate and the gate of thunder are present, it indicates high status); if Renchen is present in spring, wind and rain arrive in a bleak manner (if Renchen appears in spring or summer, it indicates great fortune).

丙子火木男眸多疾（丙子木火，多主目疾）。丙庚土水女經不調。愁逢霜雪，畏見刀砧（冬見癸丑為霜雪，庚申辛酉為刀砧）。天水出賢才貴顯（壬戌），旱地主從秀難高（壬癸在四野之地）。霹靂亥子逢丁（亥子天門，壬癸丁是也），閃電癸壬生火（壬癸在天，有天火也。）戊申遇亢旱水生（見戊申有火，名亢旱是也）。巳亥逢枯潭見災（巳亥為枯灘，有火為枯潭）。

Bingzi is a combination of wood and fire, which often indicates eye problems for men; Wushen is a mix of earth and water, which often indicates irregular menstruation for women. The most worrying is encountering frost and snow, and the most feared is encountering a chopping block. Frost and snow correspond to Gui Chou in winter, while Geng Shen and Xin You correspond to a chopping block. Heavenly water can produce virtuous talents and bring fame and success (Ren Xu); but if it falls on dry land, even with talent, one will find it hard to rise. When亥 and Zi meet with Ding, it is thunder; when fire appears in the middle of Gui and Ren, it is lightning. If there is fire when Wushen appears, it is called extreme drought and water is generated. When fire meets巳 and亥, it is like a dry pond encountering disaster.

狐同兔貉，禾草宜郊（甲乙多富貴，庚子辛丑亦然）。遇虎豹貴作三公（是丙寅壬寅，有甲乙，大貴），居旺地職遷兩府（房化玉兔，氐心化道，天必應天）。慮居罡之門（壬子卯有見丙丁，主壽夭），啖在舟之渡（甲子化舟，不能渡）。兔見戊寅語澀，狐逢巳未聲焦。

"The Root mansion," "The Room mansion," and "The Heart mansion" belong to the category of fox, rabbit, and貉, which hide among grass and wild fields. Foxes, rabbits, and貉 are of the same kind, and they thrive in areas with abundant grass and open plains (those with many Jia and Yi wood elements bring wealth and honor, and the same applies to Gengzi and Xinchou). When encountering tigers and leopards, they can gain strength and attain high office, even reaching the rank of the Three Dukes (Bingyin and Rennyin positions with the presence of Jia and Yi wood bring great fortune). If they are in a strong position, they can move to two important offices (the Room mansion transforms into a rabbit, the Root and Heart mansions each receive their proper path, and heaven will surely respond). However, one must be cautious if they fall into the Heavenly Gang (Renzi and Mao positions with the presence of Bing and Ding wood indicate a short life). One should also beware of being devoured while crossing a river (Jiazi transforms into a boat, and rabbits and foxes cannot cross water). A rabbit encountering Wuyin will speak slowly, and a fox encountering Si or Wei will have a hoarse voice."

黑道少金兮，男生淫盜；明方有祿兮，女自娼嬌（丙子多甲乙是）。四野地網兮，受陷乾天（癸亥多為地道）。三星帶箭兮，難升亥地逢丁（甲申有箭，丁亥為火）。水盛他鄉之本（水名他鄉之客）。金多失祖之因（失祖破業）。唇缺亥兮刑見癸（見癸多缺唇）。腳風肢痺克逢之。辛生逢甲乙，豈愁豺鷙（見甲乙旺不畏）。丙庚多會兮，逢於陷地；草茵受克兮，勿往他鄉（甲乙見庚辛，他鄉不利也）。

If the position falls on the Black Path with insufficient metal energy, men are prone to thoughts of lust and theft; if it falls on the bright direction with a good fortune, women naturally appear charming (for example, Bingzi with many Jia and Yi). If it falls in the four remote directions and meets the earth net, one is trapped by the Heaven (for example, Guihai with many癸 is the earth path). The stars of Sovereign, Foetus, and Flow, when accompanied by arrows, make it difficult to rise, especially when亥 is met with Ding fire (Jiashen with arrows, Dinghai belongs to fire). Excessive water is the root of being away from home (excessive water is called a traveler); excessive metal is the cause of losing ancestral property (losing the ancestors and breaking the family business). A missing lip is due to亥 being afflicted by癸 (those with many癸 have a missing lip); foot ailments and paralysis of limbs are also caused by being overcome. Those born in the year of Xin, when meeting Jia and Yi, need not worry about wolves and eagles (if Jia and Yi are prosperous and strong, they are not afraid). When Bing and Geng meet frequently, they often fall into bad positions; if the transformed paths like grassy fields are overcome, one should not travel far (when Jia and Yi meet Geng and Xin, going out is not favorable).

帶庚辛有百戰之威（庚辛有煞，主權柄也），有甲立獨權之地。山林帶祿兮，貴出三臺（有山林道路，貴出三臺）。巖谷逢食兮，職遷八位(戊寅己卯見甲乙)。閒逸兮四野逢食(在四野見豬羊井食，一生閒逸),有損兮門戶見空(空門者，丙午丙子丁酉丁卯，損傷凶)。

"The 'Tail Fire Tiger,' 'Ji Water Leopard,' and 'Kui Wood Wolf' belong to the category of fierce beasts, establishing their authority through mountains, forests, ravines, and valleys. Those with the heavenly stem Geng and Xin possess the power of a hundred battles (Geng and Xin carry malevolent influences, indicating control over power). Those with the heavenly stem Jia wood can establish their own authority. If they are located in mountains and forests and also have a fortunate position, they may attain high status comparable to the Three Stars (having mountains and forests, along with paths, leads to high status among the Three Stars). If they are located in ravines and valleys and encounter the food god, they may attain positions among the Eight Officials (Wuyin and Jimao with Jia and Yi). If they are located in the four wildernesses and encounter food, they will live a life of ease (in the four wildernesses, seeing pigs, sheep, and wild oxen indicates food, leading to a peaceful life). If they are located at the entrance or gate and encounter an empty void, it indicates injury (the so-called empty door refers to Bingwu, Bingzi, Dingyou, and Dingmao, which are ominous for injury)."

戊己食空兮貧賤（土多）。丙丁物盛兮艱辛（火多）。居不完金傷甲乙（金多克木，一生成敗），財物破火散庚辛。戊己旺逢牛自害（土多逢辛酉，返見損傷），甲乙多見馬能雄。凋林食掌帥之基（庚寅辛卯名凋林），雪野鹿威權之首（庚辛雪野）。金生利任，肢體難全（丙申乙酉）。木見金頭，蓄積不久（甲申）。丙丁遇水，出語難端（火見水也）。庚辛逢丁，好欲飲酒（庚金遇火）。

When there is an excess of Wu Ji earth and the food god is in an empty position, it leads to poverty and low status (due to excessive earth); when there is an abundance of Bing Ding fire and the phenomena are too strong, it brings hardship (due to excessive fire). If the dwelling is not secure, it is because metal has harmed Jia Yi wood (excessive metal overcomes wood, leading to uncertain success or failure throughout life); if wealth is scattered, it is because fire has dispersed Geng Xin metal. When Wu Ji earth is strong and encounters the Ox mansion, it becomes self-harm (excessive earth meets Xinyou, causing damage); when Jia Yi wood is abundant and meets the horse, it can achieve dominance. If one is in a withered forest but has food, it indicates a foundation for leading an army (Gengyin and Xinyao are called withered forest); if one is in a snowy field but has a deer, it signifies a leader of authority (Geng Xin is called snowy field). When metal is born and one takes on responsibilities and gains benefits, the body is difficult to maintain (Jing Shen and Yi You); when wood meets metal above, wealth cannot be sustained for long (Jia Shen). When Bing Ding fire meets water, speech is not upright (due to fire meeting water); when Geng Xin metal meets Ding fire, one tends to drink excessively (due to metal meeting fire).

富貴以水木重重，貧賤以丙辰累累。斗木正守門庭之地（子午卯酉為門），犴雄當臨虎豹之穴（犴在丙寅、壬寅，甲寅、乙卯，大貴）。食壬癸受黃鉞之畏（壬癸有甲乙，主黃鉞威權），逢庚辛秉白旄之福（有食在天貴）。虎豹顯斗宿之權（見丙寅、壬寅，斗宿有威權），蛟龍食星馬之祿（甲辰、庚辰，星馬犴食喜祿貴）。

"The Dipper Wood Beast" and "Well Wood Demon" are among the fierce beasts, representing authority and punishment. Wealth and honor come from successive generations of water and wood, while poverty and low status result from repeated overlaps of Bingchen. The "Dipper Wood Beast" is most suitable to be stationed at the main gate area (the four cardinal directions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are considered gates). The "Well Wood Demon" should be placed in the den of tigers and leopards (when the Demon is in Bingyin, Renyin, Jiayin, or Yimao, it brings great honor). Those who consume壬癸 are subject to the authority of the yellow钺 (a symbol of power). When encountering庚辛, one enjoys the blessings of the white flag (having a food god in a high position brings honor). Tigers and leopards can display the authority of the Dipper mansion (when encountering Bingyin or Renyin, the Dipper mansion has authority). Dragons can receive the禄 (favorable fortune) from the Star Mansion and the Horse (when in Jiachen or Gengchen, the Star and Horse provide food for the Demon, bringing good fortune).

天庭高獬位三公（癸亥、辛亥，天門大貴），海角旺犴遷兩府（壬辰、甲子辰及癸亥貴）。門庭高斗樂西東（斗見丁卯、甲子、甲午，喜樂也）。肅殺旺奸雄南北（壬子、壬午貴）。不成兮犴遊簷閣（見庚申、辛酉、丙申、丁酉、丁卯、辛卯也），順邪兮斗落四野（斗見丙辰、丙戌、辛未、辛丑、戊己、辰戌、丑未乃順邪也）。壽夭兮金克三公（純金克煞，主夭），難立兮火炎四柱（多火主得失疾病）。斗化丙權兮目無方毫焉（丙午、丙申、丁酉、巳未是也），犴逢伏金兮肢生輔枝也（犴遇伏金，肢生輔肢）。

The獬 is high in the heavenly court and may reach the rank of the Three Grand Ministers (Guihai and Xinhai are the heavenly gates, indicating great fortune); the犴 thrives in the sea corners and may enter the two great offices (Renchen, Jiachen, and Guihai are considered noble). When the Dipper mansion is in a prominent position, it brings joy and happiness to both east and west (when the Dipper mansion appears in Dingmao, Jiazi, or Jiawu, it signifies joy and happiness). However, if the atmosphere of severity and punishment is strong, then north and south will produce villains (Renzi and Renwu are considered noble). Those who cannot achieve success are the犴 wandering between eaves and beams (when the Dipper mansion appears in Gengshen, Xinyou, Bingshen, Dingyou, Dingmao, or Xinmao). Those who follow wrong paths are the Dipper mansion falling in the four wilds (when the Dipper mansion appears in Bingchen, Bingxu, Xinwei, Xinchou, Wu Ji, and the earth branches Chen, Xu, Chou, Wei, it indicates following wrong paths). Short lifespan is indicated by pure metal harming the position of the Three Grand Ministers (pure metal with harmful influences indicates a short life). Difficulty in establishing oneself is indicated by excessive fire in the four pillars (too much fire leads to instability, illness, and misfortune). When the Dipper mansion is in the position of Bing and holds power, it shows arrogance (Bingwu, Bingshen, Dingyou, Jiwei are such cases). When the犴 meets hidden metal, it will have extra limbs on the body (when the犴 meets hidden metal, it will have additional limbs).

官閒日帶門庭（主閒暇），職顯草連癸字（甲乙壬癸）。馬閒無虎之宮（甲寅、戊寅），牛樂無金之地（見土水妙）。飢絕欄中無草（戊午），富足槽中見木（乙未、乙酉、乙丑）。壬申、壬子，天上英俊之奇（化犀），乙巳、甲辰，見物有棟樑之器（化龍駒）。

"The Ox and the Golden Ox" and "The Star Mansion and the Horse" are animals used for farming and riding, requiring the most feed and a secure stable. For those in low-ranking official positions, the day of birth is associated with a quiet dwelling, indicating a life of leisure. For those in high-ranking positions, the image of grass and trees is connected with the character癸 (Gui), as the combination of Jia, Yi, Ren, and Gui is favorable. A horse finds peace when there is no tiger in its palace (the presence of Jia Yin or Wu Yin indicates instability). An ox finds happiness when there is no metal in its location (seeing earth and water is most auspicious). Hunger and lack of firewood occur when the stable has no grass (Wu Wu). Wealth and abundance occur when the feeding area has wood (Yi Wei, Yi You, Yi Chou). The patterns of Renshen and Renzi indicate extraordinary talent from heaven (the ox transforms into a rhinoceros). The patterns of Yisi and Jiachen indicate the presence of outstanding individuals (the horse transforms into a dragon foal).

馬主銜鐵遷除（乙未、乙酉），牛化麒麟大貴（甲辰、庚辰）。明方怕日，逢黑道遇夜林見虎。馬生金甲，白羊有領袖之官（見庚子、庚戌）。牛逢織女，金牛有自然之祿（壬申、壬戌加庚戌、辛未、戊子是也）。肢傷逢火熔（金火多），祿寡遇丙丁。累累甘泉也，乙未見壬流（乙未見壬癸水）。泥水野田逢癸土（癸未、癸丑，番覆之命）。庚午無用之牛，辛酉無力之馬。

The horse's mouth holding iron bits indicates promotion and appointment (Yiwei, Yiyou); the ox transforming into a qilin signifies great fortune (Jiachen, Gengchen). If it falls in the bright direction, fear the sunlight; encountering the Black Path again in the night forest with a tiger is even more dangerous. A horse born in the position of metal and Jia indicates a white sheep with a leading official position (see Gengzi, Gengxu); an ox encountering the Weaving Woman star, "Ox and Gold Ox" has natural official rank (Renshen, Renxu, plus Gengxu, Xinyou, Wuzi). Injury to the body occurs when encountering fire melting metal (both fire and metal are abundant); scarcity of fortune and honor occurs when encountering Bing and Ding. Continuous flow of sweet spring water comes from Yiwei meeting Long Water (Yiwei meeting Ren and Gui water); encountering癸 soil in muddy water and wild fields (Guiwei, Guichou) indicates a life of constant reversal. Gengwu is a useless ox, Xinyou is a powerless horse.

門庭見鼠，倉庫遷除（乙酉，己酉，壬子，子午卯酉）。四野逢女，荒林有止（甲乙在四野，大貴）。鷹蛇居四野，不測危災（見己未丁未，大凶）。貓犬遇門非橫重危（見戊寅、庚戌凶）。屋宇逢甲乙生金（甲乙有金，成屋）。黑道得壬癸遇土水（土合成為黑道）。仙鼠逢丁亥天廚，織女以金牛為貴（辛丑）。

"The female earth bat," "the Xu day rat," and "the Wei month swallow" represent the rat, bat, and swallow, which prefer granaries and houses but fear cats, dogs, eagles, and snakes. Seeing a rat at the gate indicates abundant stores and promotion (associated with Yiyou, Jiyou, Renzi, and the directions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You). Encountering the female mansion in the four fields suggests that even in wild forests there is a place to dwell (when Jia and Yi are in the four fields, it signifies great fortune). If eagles or snakes are found in the four fields, there may be unexpected dangers (associated with Jiwei and Dingwei, which are very凶). If cats or dogs appear at the gate, it indicates sudden and serious dangers (associated with Wuyin and Gengxu, which are凶). The image of a house requires Jia and Yi wood to meet metal (Jia and Yi with metal can build a house). The image of the black path requires Ren and Gui water combined with earth (earth and water together form the black path). A divine rat encountering Dinghai signifies heavenly kitchen with food. The Weaver Girl is considered noble when associated with 'Niu Jin Niu' (Xinchou).

明方遇木兮男帶重風（丙丁多，甲乙少也）。暗土逢壬兮女生宿塊（丙戌丁亥有壬癸，下不通，主女人病）。日臨門戶妨妻（丁酉、丁卯、丙午、丙子克妻，亦凶），時應機關少子（甲申為本牢機關，為灶也）。金多主番覆無居（金多無窠也），水洪漂流在外。丙申明歌曲雙棲（丙申明火也），乙卯旺笙歌富貴（乙卯為林，安棲富貴）。

When the stem falls in the bright position and meets wood, men are prone to suffer from severe wind illness (with more Bing and Ding stems and fewer Jia and Yi stems); when the stem falls in the hidden earth position and meets Ren, women may develop a lump in the lower abdomen (if there are also Ren and Gui stems along with Bingxu or Dinghai, the lower abdomen becomes blocked, leading to illness in women). If the day stem is located at the gate or door, it harms the wife (Dingyou, Dingmao, Bingwu, and Bingzi stems harm the wife and indicate bad fortune); if the hour star is located at the mechanism or key point, the children will be few (Jiashen is the prison mechanism and also indicates the kitchen). Too much metal indicates instability and lack of settlement (too much metal prevents the building of a nest); too much water indicates being away from home. The pattern of Bingshen is bright and allows for singing and dancing together (Bingshen is bright fire); the pattern of Yimao is strong and indicates wealth and prosperity in music and entertainment (Yimao represents a forest, and if it is secure, wealth and prosperity follow).

先庚後甲身旺遂，肥馬輕裘；先甲後庚半歲作，閭門蔽陋。木衰金盛，財散行鄉外求之食（木少金多，財如反掌）。木茂金微，身高勢旺進祿之原。巢成食旺因土見，壬癸累累；庫備倉完乃乙加，田野重重（乙未、乙丑）。蛟龍吞，頭目難完（甲辰、庚辰，主頭目難完也），臺榭旺，功名之顯。

First coming across Geng and then Jia with a strong self, one will have wealth and honor, enjoying rich horses and fine clothes; first coming across Jia and then Geng, but only achieving half the way, one can only live in a poor and humble dwelling. When wood is weak and metal is strong, wealth will scatter and people will part, needing to seek food in another town (when there is little wood and much metal, gains and losses of wealth are as easy as turning over one's palm); when wood is flourishing and metal is weak, one's height and power will be strong, being the origin of gaining official salary. If the nest is already built and the food god is strong, it is because earth meets heavy壬癸 for mutual assistance; if the granary is fully equipped, it is because乙wood is added and the fields are numerous (乙未, 乙丑). If it is swallowed by a dragon, the head, face, eyes, and eyes will be difficult to complete (甲辰, 庚辰, indicating injury to the head and eyes); if the terrace and pavilion are strong, then fame and success will be prominent.

豬宿火應離宮，羊星臥合乾位。壽長在四野之宮（辰戌丑未甲乙命長），命短居八煞之地（庚申辛酉）。羊虎逢巳亥多豐，（丙寅己戌寅），豬龍得江湖大貴（癸亥化豬龍）。乙辛刑徒配之人（乙辛坐於二社），丙寅會運戎之吏（丙寅交生，軍戎文吏）。

"The Shi Fire Pig" and "Gui Metal Sheep" belong to the categories of pig and sheep, which are gentle but fear knives, chopping blocks, tigers, and leopards. The Pig is associated with fire and should be in the Li palace; the Sheep star is located in the Qian position. Those with long lifespans are in the four remote palaces (Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, paired with Jia and Yi, their fate is long-lived); those with short lifespans are in the eight harmful places (Gengshen, Xinyou). Sheep meeting Si and Hai bring great wealth (Bingyin, Ji Xu, and the寅 position); Pigs meeting dragons in the rivers and lakes bring great honor (Guihai transforms into Pig and Dragon). When the Yi and Xin heavenly stems are paired, they are people who are punished and exiled (Yi and Xin are located above the two shrines). When Bingyin meets, they are military and civil officials (Bingyin meets and indicates military and civil positions).

天倉旺主望祿之榮（乙酉天倉，富貴之命）。地利全有自成之貴（乙丑、乙未）。破祿者庚申，（金多孤貧），榮財者甲乙（甲乙多秀富貴）。見豺狼逢牛宿除迍（見戊戌、甲戌，有辛丑不畏）。遇虎豹得井星獲祿（丙寅、壬寅，見乙未無災）。金水兮好色無情（金水多主酒色），木金兮貪財不足（金木多貪財不足）。三宮失災壽夭區區（火多破命），五星金虧橫災碌碌（金旺主橫死）。

When the Heavenly Granary is prosperous and strong, it indicates the potential for honor and wealth (Yiyou is the Heavenly Granary, indicating a wealthy and prosperous destiny); when the earthly advantages are complete, one naturally attains noble status (Yichou and Yiwei). Breaking the禄 (fate of wealth) is Gengshen (excess metal leads to poverty and isolation); gaining wealth and riches is associated with Jia and Yi (excess Jia and Yi indicates refined and prosperous fortune). Seeing wolves and tigers together with the Ox mansion can instead remove difficulties (seeing Wuxu and Jiaxu, if Xinchou is present, there is no fear); encountering tigers and leopards together with the 'Well Wood Dog' can instead bring wealth (Bingyin and RENYIN, if Yiwei is present, there is no disaster). Excess metal and water leads to indulgence in pleasures without affection (excess metal and water indicates indulgence in alcohol and lust); when wood and metal are mixed, one becomes greedy for wealth and never satisfied (excess wood and metal indicates greed for wealth and insatiable desire). When the three palaces are lost and disasters occur, life is short and achievements are meager (excess fire destroys life); when among the five elements, the metal energy is deficient, there are constant misfortunes and a life of toil (excess metal leads to sudden death).

甲乙榮隱之地，庚辛興遇之鄉。遇金疾厄之門（丙申丁酉），多土孤貧之類（丙戌丁未）。假虎有水，為奇化龍，無壬少癸，顛逢軫翼，畏見庚辛。象有三臺假勢，時逢乙卯（見乙卯氣化象，有水貴）。獅登八座在天，日帶壬申（化獅子）。戊己旺不足之方，丙丁盛破祿之位。女多辛丑加之，男少丙先臨月（丙子多）。

"The Bi Water Leopard" group belongs to the category of Leopards, and it is suitable for lakes, wild areas, and sandy shores. It most fears encountering a knife and anvil. The stems Jia and Yi are its flourishing and suitable places for seclusion, while the stems Geng and Xin are its prosperous and favorable regions. Encountering metal leads to the door of illness and misfortune (Bingshen, Dingyou); excessive earth results in being lonely and poor (Bingxu, Dingwei). If it borrows the power of the tiger and has water, it forms a rare transformation into a dragon. If there is no Ren and few Gui, and during hardship it encounters "Zhen Water Worm" and "Yi Fire Snake," it is most afraid of encountering Geng and Xin. Among the creatures of the category, there are three platforms that can borrow power, and if the time star meets Yimao (the qi and transformation of Yimao form a shape, and with water it brings honor). A lion occupying the eight positions and residing in heaven is when the day star carries Renshen (transformed into a lion). The flourishing and strong of Wu and Ji are insufficient places, while the flourishing and strong of Bing and Ding are positions that break official salary. For female fate, there are many instances of Xinchou; for male fate, those with few sons have Bing fire first appearing in the monthly star (those with many Bingzi have this).

婁昴同門，逢牛顯祿（辛丑）。甲積兮山林不足，乙秀兮稼穡殷勤（乙亥無辛，大富）。門戶旺富盛豪勢（乙酉、乙卯、甲子、甲午）。吞啖有伶仃孤苦（丙寅、壬寅、甲戌、戊戌）。壬申、壬子，犬化之因，庚戌、甲寅，雞食之本。糟糠見衣祿重添（乙未是也），廚舍遇財錢難聚（豬侵食也）。

"The娄金狗" and "昴日鸡" belong to the categories of dog and chicken; one guards the gate, and the other crowns at dawn.娄 and昴 share the same gate, and when encountering the Ox mansion (辛丑), they show prosperity. For those with accumulated Jia wood, the mountains and forests are insufficient; for those with refined Yi wood, the harvest is abundant and successful (Yi亥 without Xin metal, great wealth). Those with prosperous and strong gate guardians are wealthy and luxurious (Yi酉, Yi卯, Jia子, Jia午); those who are devoured are lonely and destitute (Bing寅, Ren寅, Jia戌, Wu戌). Renshen and Renzi are the reasons for the dog receiving transformation; Geng戌 and Jia寅 are the foundation for the chicken receiving food. In places of coarse food, additional clothing and sustenance are added (Yi未 is an example); in kitchens, wealth is difficult to accumulate (because pigs come to take the food).

見虎豹迎龍克勝（見虎豹，有庚辰，反勝）。逢豺狼見馬多祿（有丙午多豐）。犬遊黑道，雞叫明方（壬子是黑道，丙午是明方）。短矮兮土生逢絕（土在辰宮地方辰）。頭偏兮木兮遭傷（甲午乙未）。雞逢庚辛兮子則敗（庚辰辛酉是也）。犬遇戊己男昌，女見人返仿。甲申為箭，無置弓矢，丁卯為防。火旺兮雞多瞽目，火焚兮犬有風癇（甲午乙未）。

Seeing tigers and leopards but encountering the dragon above, one can overcome and win (seeing tigers and leopards with Gengchen, reverse victory); encountering jackals and wolves but seeing a horse, indicates many official positions (with Bingwu, even more abundant). A dog wandering on the Black Path, a rooster calling in the bright direction (Renzi is the Black Path, Bingwu is the bright direction). A short and squat body indicates earth born at its decline (earth in the Chen palace); a head leaning to one side indicates wood damaged (Jiashen, Yiwei). A rooster meeting Geng and Xin indicates children's decline (Gengchen, Xinyou are the cases); a dog meeting Wu and Ji indicates prosperity for males, but females go against it. Jiashen transforms into an arrow, but there is no place to place the bow and arrow; Dingmao needs to be cautious. Roosters with strong fire tend to have blind eyes, dogs with fire burned have fits of wind epilepsy (Jiashen, Yiwei).

願逢甲乙兮，有柳花之勢；好飛戊己兮，以完樂之功。得丙丁，化金烏之象；逢庚辰，變丹風之祥。春木茂，慈烏返哺（春夏見木，主孝義），摘花雌雄翱翔（甲辰乙巳，為化貴也）。道路廣，外處之財（子午卯酉為道，得外州縣）。門戶重，他人之祉（門戶多主他舍居）。

"The 'Stomach Earth Chicken' and 'Bì Moon Bird' belong to the category of chickens and birds, both being flying creatures that enjoy flowers, trees, and thickets. Their desires are fulfilled when encountering Jia or Yi, which create a situation of willow branches and floral shadows. They thrive when flying over Wu or Ji, achieving complete joy. When encountering Bing or Ding, they transform into the image of the Golden Bird; when encountering Gengchen, they become a symbol of the Crimson Phoenix. In spring when wood is flourishing, like the慈乌 returning to feed its parents (seen in spring and summer with trees, symbolizing filial piety), and when picking flowers with both male and female birds flying together (Jiachen and Yisi indicate a transformation to nobility). When the path is wide, they gain wealth from outside areas (Zi, Wu, Mao, and You represent paths, indicating gains from other regions). When the entrance is complex, they enjoy the blessings of others (multiple entrances indicate living in someone else's home)."

午宮見水兮，甲乙旺，祖業之豐；一主所就兮，門戶疊，偏房之子（門戶重，偏房之子）。庚辛無破兮，當秋也富積千種（戊辰、己巳、己酉，有甲乙無金是也）。丙丁多傷兮，值夏也貧無顆粟（夏生丙丁多貧）。疾病逢月日門中殘缺，遇丙丁肢廣。化居風舞之翔（甲辰乙巳有食貴）。見化羽施之長（同上，烏乙酉丁丑妨三妻之命）。

In theWu Palace, if water is present and 甲 and 乙 are strong, the ancestral fortune is abundant. If there is a single main element with overlapping doors, it indicates a son from a secondary wife (overlapping doors signify a庶出 son). If 庚 and 辛 are not destroyed, wealth will accumulate greatly by autumn (this applies to 戊辰, 己巳, 己酉; if there are 甲 and 乙 but no metal, it is the case). If 丙 and 丁 are heavily damaged, poverty will result during summer. Illness should be found in the doors of the month and day that are incomplete. If 丙 and 丁 are encountered, the limbs will be broad. If the element is transformed, it shows the image of wind dancing and flying (this applies to 甲辰 and 乙巳 with food god as a valuable sign). If the element is encountered, the wings will spread and grow long (same as above; if 「毕月乌」 falls on 乙酉 or 丁丑, it will cause harm to three wives).

花多難秀，果盛能食。帶花食果庚午盛，腰帶金巖谷逢山。庚申旺髯長朱履（戊寅、庚申）。風生急浪好歌（見壬申、甲辰好唱）。花落伏金多唱（丙申、丁酉）。門戶重僕下之人，江海旺他鄉之旅。丙丁多見果艱辛（有甲乙見丙丁是也）。庚辛重刑財難聚（金多有甲乙也）。耳聾兮水土相刑（水土多是也）。疾病兮丙庚多會（丙庚多主疾病），花衰逢午宮區區（見甲午乙己，一生返覆）。

The group "mouth fire monkey" and "participate water ape" refers to monkeys and apes that depend on flowers and fruits for food. Where there are many flowers, it is difficult to have good hair; where there are abundant fruits, they can eat well. Those that carry flowers and can eat fruits are strongest in Gengwu. Those who carry metal around their waist and encounter mountains in rocky valleys are also good. Those with Gengshen in a prosperous and strong state have long beards and walk on red shoes (Wuyin, Gengshen). Those who appear in areas with sudden winds and turbulent waves are good at singing (see Renshen, Jiachen for good singing). Those who appear where flowers fall and gold is hidden also tend to sing a lot (Bingshen, Dingyou). Those with overlapping doors and windows are servants and lower class people; those with prosperous and strong states in rivers and seas are travelers living away from home. Those with many Bing and Ding are faced with difficulties in obtaining fruits (if there are also Ji and Yi along with Bing and Ding). Those with repeated Geng and Xin suffer from injuries and have difficulty accumulating wealth (too much metal with Ji and Yi). Deafness is due to the conflict between water and earth (because both water and earth are abundant). Illness is caused by the meeting of Bing and Geng (those with many Bing and Geng are prone to illness). When flowers decline and meet the Wu palace, there is little success (see Jiawu, Yisi, etc., which result in a life of repeated setbacks).

甲乙忌逢箕豹，戊己懼見奎婁。甲辰乙巳悠樂，戊辰己巳優遊。離宮坐丙丁兮張號明方，亥位逢壬癸兮鹿遭暗道。天庭獐兮三臺地，草地鹿曰一品官。年月旺祖財多豐，日時秀己身得利。癸發兮通四野，戊旺兮遊崗坡。苦苦年月旺初年，濟濟日時隆中歲。

"The 'Willow Earth獐' and 'Zhang Moon Deer' group belongs to the category of獐 and鹿, preferring grasslands and hills. Jia and Yi wood dislike encountering 'Ji Water Leopard'. Wu and Ji earth fear meeting 'Kui Wood Wolf' and 'Liu Metal Dog'. Those falling in Jiachen and Yisi bring a carefree and joyful state, while those in Wuchen and Jisi bring calm and leisurely ease. When the Li palace is occupied by Bing and Ding fire, Zhang Host is called the Bright Direction; when Hai position meets Ren and Gui water, the Deer encounters an obscure path. The獐 in the heavenly court is located in the Three Platforms; the Deer in the grassland is known as a First-Class official. If the year and month stars are strong, the ancestors' wealth is abundant; if the day and hour stars are refined, personal benefits are obtained. When Gui water is activated, it reaches everywhere; when Wu earth is strong and prosperous, it moves across hills and ridges. If the year and month are strong, the early years are laborious; if the day and hour are flourishing, the middle years achieve success."

甲乙庇陰多榮，戊己純全定貴。日臨陽水昇天（壬子、壬午有乙貴也），時值金剛伏地（庚申辛酉）。愁逢胃昴，畏見豬貐。甲申坐處招貧夭（鍬钁之下）。丙寅會少失祖。居庭驟發雲雨兮，貴顯三公（乙卯見水及庚戌、辛亥），禾稼生成蛟龍兮官遷六部（甲寅、乙卯、庚辰、壬辰、甲辰）。合戊己宮位不久（有戊己，無壬癸，居官不久）。會丙丁僧道離任（有丙丁焚居，僧道不能久任）。

"The Winged Fire Snake" and "Zhen Water Worm" belong to the category of snakes and worms, and with the position of Chen they can transform into dragons. Those with Jia and Yi receive much protection and achieve great honor. If the day star is located on Yang Water, one can ascend to heaven (Ren Zi and Ren Wu, with Yi Wood being especially auspicious); if the hour star is located on strong Metal, one will be grounded (Geng Shen and Xin You). The concern is encountering "Wei Earth Rooster" and "Mao Sun Chicken," and the fear is meeting pigs and yu. Sitting at Ji Shen leads to poverty and early death (under the axe and hoe); meeting Bing Yin results in losing ancestral property at a young age. If one resides in the courtyard and suddenly clouds and rain arise, one will attain high official rank up to the Three Dukes (Yi Mao with water, as well as Geng Xu and Xin Hai). If in the field of grain crops a dragon is formed, one will be promoted to the Six Ministries (Jia Yin, Yi Mao, Geng Chen, Ren Chen, Jia Chen). If one combines with Wu Ji, the palace position will not last long (with Wu Ji but without Ren Gui, one cannot hold office for long). If one combines with Bing Ding, monks and Taoists will have to resign (with Bing Ding burning their dwelling, monks and Taoists cannot hold their posts for long).

蛟龍喜丑（角元春夏生，施雲雨，有濟潤之功，謂之龍用牛耕。） 貉登巨浪（氐宿夜生春夏，湖江之內壬辰。） 月兔吞霞（房寅得癸酉，天上霞彩。二八月夜生，有用貴命。） 狐假虎威（春夏夜生，寅宮是也。） 猛虎遊林（秋冬夜生兔上，得狐兔食。） 虎嘯辰位（秋冬夜生，得甲辰乙巳為巽風，庚辰龍吟虎嘯。）

The following lists the superior patterns of good fortune, each with the conditions for forming the pattern. "Dragon delights in Ox": "Jiao Mu Jiao" originally born in spring or summer, bringing clouds and rain to nourish all things, when it falls in the position of Chou, it is called "Dragon uses Ox plowing." "Hare rides great waves": "Di Tu He" born at night during spring or summer, falling in the lake or river area of Ren Chen. "Moon hare swallows the morning glow": "Fang Ri Tu" in the position of Yin with Gui You, which is the morning glow in the sky, those born in the second or eighth lunar month at night are considered valuable and noble destinies. "Fox borrows tiger's might": born at night in spring or summer, falling in the position of Yin. "Fierce tiger roams the forest": born at night in autumn or winter, falling in the position of Mao, with fox and hare as food. "Tiger roars in the position of Chen": born at night in autumn or winter, with Jiachen or Yisi in the wind of Xun, or Gengchen with the sound of dragon and tiger.

尾火獅子（秋冬夜生午宮，下食獐鹿。） 花兔遊林（秋冬夜生坐卯位，下食狐兔。） 箕搶白澤（秋冬夜生午宮，下食柳獐，為之化擒白澤。） 獬入未宮（為巨蟹宮正廟也。） 牛入午宮（夜入宮，與星日馬喜合。） 牛弄江波（夏生江湖，化犀蛟之貴，壬辰是也。）

"The Tail Fire Lion": Born in autumn or winter at night and located in theWu Palace, there are deer and hares below to eat. "The Flower Rabbit Roaming the Forest": Born in autumn or winter at night and seated in the卯位, there are foxes and rabbits below to eat. "The Jar抢 White泽": Born in autumn or winter at night and located in theWu Palace, it eats "Willow Earth Deer," called the transformed form capturing White泽. "The獬 Enters the未宫": 未 is the Cancer宫, which is the original temple of獬. "The Ox Enters the午宫": Entering the palace at night, it harmonizes happily with "Star Mansion Horse." "The Ox Playing with River Waves": Born in summer and located in rivers and lakes, it transforms into noble creatures like rhinoceros and dragon, which is Renchen.

蝠當盛夏（夏秋夜生午位，飛騰自在。） 鼠食牛田（秋冬夜生田野，得牛之失，見乙為禾稼，不貴則富。） 鼠入天廚（居申酉，如得庚辛為天廚，須冬生方為貴命。） 燕子乘風（得乙巳入此格，丁酉賤命。） 室壁蛟蜃（二宿春夏生得江湖，化為蛟蜃。） 室耕地戶（得丁巳己巳癸巳，有蛇蚓之食。）

"Flying bats in the height of summer": born in the night of summer and autumn, they fall in the position of Wu, flying freely. "Mice eating the ox's field": born in the night of autumn and winter, they fall in the fields, taking advantage of the ox's loss to find food, seeing the wood of Yi as grain, not noble but rich. "Mice entering the celestial kitchen": falling in the positions of Shen and You, if they have the metal of Geng and Xin, they are the celestial kitchen, but only those born in winter are considered noble. "Swallows riding the wind": if they have the Yi Si, they enter this pattern, but if they have the Ding You, they become a lowly fate. "The room and wall dragons and clams": the "Shi fire pig" and "Bi water yu" two constellations, born in spring and summer, obtain rivers and lakes, transforming into dragons and clams. "The room and field household": having the Dingsi, Jisi, and Guisi, there are snakes and worms to eat.

貐遊土田（居丑牛宿交合，主文科高第。） 狼恃虎勢（秋冬夜生寅宮，夜生，假虎豹之威風。） 奎冬居卯（夜生午位，下食柳張。） 奎啖離宮（夜居山林得勢，下食氐房心。） 鷹犬居馳（冬生得己未為鷹。） 雉鳴丑位（胃昴二宿春夏生，丑時謂向寅啼也，或演在丑地為禾稼。）

"Yue You Tu Tian": Occupying the Chou position and combining with the Ox mansion, it indicates success in literary exams. "Lang Shi Hu Shi": Born in autumn or winter at night and falling into the Yin palace, being born at night can more easily borrow the power of tigers and leopards. "Kui Dong Ju Mao": Born at night and falling into the Wu position, it consumes "Di Tu He" and "Fang Ri Tu". "Kui Dan Li Gong": Living in the mountains at night and gaining strength, it consumes "Di Tu He", "Fang Ri Tu", and "Xin Yue Hu". "Ying Quan Ju Chi": Born in winter and obtaining the transformation of a hawk through Jiwei. "Chi Ming Chou Wei": The "Wei Tu Zhi" and "Mao Ri Ji" constellations, born in spring or summer, at the Chou hour, they face the Yin direction to crow, or develop into grain crops in the Chou position.

雞叫巽位（辰位化鳳，巳位有蚓之食。） 烏鵲穿林（春夏生，得乙卯為林。） 畢舞天門（得辛亥為天門，化三足神烏，庚戌亦是。） 猿猴得氣（二宿喜秋生，得乙卯為花果。） 井躔人馬（得寅位食虎豹。） 羊質虎皮（臨山，恃虎為威。）

"Chicken Cries at Xun Position": The position of Chen transforms into a phoenix, and the position of Si has worms that can be eaten. "Crow and Magpie Pass Through the Forest": In spring and summer, if Yimao is present, it signifies the forest. "The Dance of the Big Dipper at the Heaven Gate": If Xinhai is present, it becomes the Heaven Gate, transforming into a three-legged divine crow, and Gengxu is also applicable. "Monkey and猿 Get Qi": The two stars "Fire Monkey" and "Water猿" prefer to be born in autumn, and if Yimao is present, it signifies fruit and flowers. "Well Position Overlaps with Horse and Man": If the position of Yin is present, it can eat tigers and leopards. "Sheep's Nature, Tiger's Skin": It is located at the mountain and earth positions, relying on the tiger's power to establish its position.

驊騮浴海（春夏生江湖，化海馬。） 駿馬逐虎（居山恃虎豹，化駿馬。） 馬行地上（居申位天元，得戊子為坤得氣。） 白鹿銜花（三月生得乙卯花果，大貴命。） 蛇入坎宮（居子地，得丙壬戊字化玄武，大貴命。） 翼宿待春（三月於寅上艮山有威。） 翼乾隨龍（春夏居辰宮，見庚甲字大貴。）

"The Heavenly Horse Bathing in the Sea": Born in spring or summer and falling into rivers and lakes, it transforms into a sea horse. "The Swift Horse Pursuing the Tiger": Residing in mountains and relying on tigers and leopards, it transforms into a swift horse. "The Horse Moving on the Ground": Residing in the position of Shen and possessing the heavenly stem Wuzi, it harmonizes with the earth energy of the Earth Trigram. "The White Deer Carrying Flowers": Born in March and obtaining the earthly branch Yimao with flowers and fruits, it is a great and noble destiny. "The Snake Entering the Water Trigram": Residing in the position of Zi, obtaining the stems Bing, Ren, and Wu, it transforms into the Black Tortoise, indicating a great and noble destiny. "Wings Mansion Waiting for Spring": In March, residing on the position of Yin with the mountain trigram Gen, it possesses authority and power. "Wings Trigram Following the Dragon": In spring or summer, residing in the position of Chen, encountering the stems Geng and Jia indicates great fortune.

蛟人湯中（角亢二宿居巳，退化魚蚓，無變化。） 蛟遊刀上（二宿居申酉，畏金刀，遇庚辛二孛夭折。） 狐兔喪鷹（秋冬月生己未，凶。） 虎戰牛窩（春夏日生田中，興牛戰，多不寧。） 尾恐井犴（得乙未宮，大凶。） 虎居水內（居江湖失地，遇壬癸沒溺。） 豹居阱中（得宿地，見戊子阱坑，縱威不猛也。）

The following lists inferior and lowly patterns. "Jiao Enters the Soup": The two mansions "Jiao Wood Dragon" and "Kang Metal Dragon" reside in Si, which is the soup and fire. The dragon degenerates into a fish and worm, losing the ability to change. ("Enter" was mistakenly written as "Person" in the original text, and it is recorded as such here.) "Jiao Tours the Knife": The two mansions reside in Shen and You, fearing the metal knife. If they meet Geng and Xin, it indicates a short life. "Fox and Rabbit Lose the Eagle": Those born in autumn or winter who fall into Jiwei Eagle's dwelling are凶. "Tiger Battles the Ox Nest": Those born in spring or summer who fall into the field, fighting with the ox, often lead to unrest. "Tail Fears the Well and An": The "Tail Fire Tiger" with Yiwei An dwelling is extremely凶. "Tiger Resides in Water": If it falls into rivers and lakes, it is losing its territory. If it meets Ren and Gui, there is danger of drowning. "Leopard Resides in the Pit": Although it has the dwelling, it meets Wuzi's pit, so even with power, it cannot be exerted.

斗吞辰位（春夏日生，畏蛟龍之吞啖。） 鼠潛虎穴（日生寅宮，被狐狸吞，戊宇大凶。） 鼠怕戌宮（畏犬所傷。） 燕落辰宮（春夏居辰，貧困也。） 燕飛井上（得己未畏鷹，乙未畏犴。） 豬怕刀砧（二月八月居申酉，遇庚辛，大凶。） 狗竊虎穴（居寅位，畏虎豹所傷。）

"The Dragon Swallows the Hour": Those born in spring or summer fear being devoured by the dragon. "The Rat Hides in the Tiger's Den": Those born on the day and falling in the寅 (Tiger) palace are devoured by foxes; if the Wu (Wu) character appears again, it is extremely凶 (dangerous). "The Rat Fears the戌 (Dog) Palace": The戌 is the dog's position, and the rat fears being harmed by dogs. "The Swallow Falls in the辰 (Dragon) Palace": Those born in spring or summer in the辰 palace are prone to poverty. "The Swallow Flies Over the Well": If the Jiwei (己未) character is present, it fears the eagle; if the Yiwei (乙未) character is present, it fears the犴. "The Pig Fears the Knife and Anvil": Those born in February or August in the申 (Monkey) or酉 (Rooster) palace, and encountering the Geng (庚) or Xin (辛) characters again, it is extremely凶. "The Dog Steals into the Tiger's Den": Those in the寅 palace fear being harmed by tigers and leopards.

猿猴懼木（秋冬日生，遇己未，損己。） 井居卯上（畏心月狐，妖媚觸體。） 鬼臨犬分（得戌宮申，庚戌是也。） 翼啄井下（未宮有鷹所啄。） 蛇陷乾宮（畏豬貐吞。） 軫畏酉宮（被雞雉所食，丁巳字貧夭。）

"The monkey fears wood": If someone is born in autumn or winter and encounters Jiwei, it will harm themselves. "The well is in the卯 position": It fears the Heart Mansion, and is affected by enchanting vapors. "The ghost is near the dog's division": It gains the Gengxu position and the戌 position. "The wing pecks at the well": The未 position has an eagle pecking. "The snake is trapped in the Heaven position": The亥 position belongs to Heaven, and it fears pigs and yu being eaten. "The轸 fears the酉 position": It is eaten by chickens and pheasants, and if the Dingsi character appears again, it will result in poverty and early death.

假如財帛宮，起手以胎禽克下宿加子宮，演至財帛宮。妻妾宮與奴僕宮皆仿此。遷移、官祿、福德、相貌四宮，以胎禽上宿，生胎宿居逆行演至，各宮皆同。

The twelve life domains each have an associated animal ruler, and their calculation methods depend on the principles of generation and overcoming. For example, in the domain of wealth, the starting point is to take the animal that is overcome by the fetal animal, place it on the Zi (Rat) position, and proceed in order until reaching the wealth domain; the domains of spouse and servants are calculated in the same way. For the four domains of migration, official rank, fortune virtue, and appearance, one takes the animal preceding the fetal animal, and proceeds in reverse order based on the relationship of being generated by the fetal animal's host until reaching the respective domain. Each domain follows the same method.

弟兄以下宿同胎宿。比和加子演至兄弟宮，亦逆行，皆仿此。疾厄宮以上禽克胎宿加子演至疾厄宮，皆仿此。俱以胎宿為主。如平日主亦屬二十八宿中，惟日月二宿，日從火，月從水，其餘各從本屬。田宅、男女宮，以胎宿生下宿加子演至，二宮皆仿此，亦逆行。

The Brothers' Palace takes the next host and the胎 host that are harmonious, adds them to the子宫 host, and pushes them forward to the Brothers' Palace, also using retrograde movement. The Health and Illness Palace takes the host that is overcome by the animal of the previous host, adds it to theZi Palace host, and pushes it forward to the Health and Illness Palace, following the same method. In general, the胎 host is always the main reference. As for the main stars encountered on a daily basis, they all belong to the twenty-eight hosts; only the Sun host and the Moon host are special: the Sun host is considered as Fire, the Moon host as Water, and the other hosts follow their own Five Phases. The Field and House Palace and the Male and Female Palace take the next host generated by the胎 host, add it to theZi Palace host, and push it forward to their respective palaces, both following the same method and using retrograde movement.

三才奠位，五行化生。 （三才者，天地人也。奠位者，形而上天也，形而下地也，命於中者人也。自未分之先，內含真一之水，水生木，木生火，火生土，土生金，遞相化生，往來不息，故萬物出焉。）

Heaven, Earth, and Humanity each occupy their proper position, and through the Five Phases, all things are generated. (The term "San Cai" refers to Heaven, Earth, and Humanity. "Dian Wei" means that the transcendent is Heaven, the material is Earth, and Humanity, receiving the mandate from Heaven and Earth, is in the middle. Before Heaven and Earth were separated, there was already the true water of primordial oneness. Water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, earth generates metal, and they mutually generate in succession, continuously transforming, thus generating all things.)

人為品彙之靈命。演星禽之學，造理雖關於天賦，妙蘊莫逃乎數推。 （品者，名數也。匯者，物類也。人為萬物之至靈者，稟陰陽正氣而受命也。即今命演禽之學，不過論命決疑而已。然此命雖關於天賦，亦莫能逃乎術數，而推之以決其休咎雲。）

Human beings are the most spiritually endowed among all living things. The study of star and animal divination is based on principles given by heaven, yet its subtle aspects can still be calculated through numerical patterns and methods. (A "category" refers to a class or rank, and "collection" refers to a group or type. Human beings are the most spiritually endowed among all things because they receive the righteous qi of yin and yang and thus are endowed with life. Now, the study of animal divination is merely about interpreting fate and resolving doubts. However, although fate is given by heaven, it ultimately cannot escape the calculations of numerology and can be determined to judge fortune and misfortune.)

是以顏回仁學，早歲夭亡；盜跖兇頑，年高矍鑠。 （顏回，字子淵，孔門之亞聖也。一簞食，一瓢飲，處之泰然，學幾至於聖人之域。仁在三月，不違之時，不幸三十二歲而卒。以顏子之仁學，宜夫享高年而行道，奈何夭折，豈非命之所決也。盜跖，即展雄也，食邑柳下，故曰柳盜跖。春秋戰國時縱橫十八國，兇暴無敵，年至九十二歲而死。以展雄之凶，宜夫短年促壽，反得白髮皤然而死，以此論之，顯然命之所肄，復何疑哉。）

Therefore, Yan Hui was benevolent, kind, and devoted to learning, yet he died young. While Dou Zhi was fierce and wicked, he lived a long and vigorous life. Yan Hui, whose given name was Y渊, was the second sage among Confucius' disciples. He lived contentedly with a single basket of rice and a single gourd of water, and his learning approached that of a sage. He could maintain virtue for three months without deviation, yet he died at the age of thirty-two. Given Yan Hui's benevolence and dedication to learning, he should have lived a long life and pursued the great way. Why did he die young? Is it not determined by fate? Dou Zhi, also known as Zhan Xiong, had his fief in Liuxia, hence his name Liuxia Zhi. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, he roamed through eighteen states, being fierce and invincible, and lived to be ninety-two years old. Given Zhan Xiong's wickedness, he should have died young, yet he lived to an old age. Thus, the role of fate is evident, and there is nothing to question further.

陸績六歲作賓客，梁灝八十二登狀元。 （陸績，字公紀，吳人。年六歲往九江見袁術，術出橘，績懷三枚。後辭出，揖，墜地。術曰：“陸郎作賓客，乃懷橘乎?”績曰：“回家奉母。”術大奇之。梁灝，五代時晉高祖天福三年應舉，至宋太宗雍熙二年登榜。）

Lu Ji, at the age of six, was able to bring oranges from a visit, while Liang Hao did not become the top scholar until he was eighty-two. (Lu Ji, whose name was Gongji, was from Wu. At six years old, he went to Jiujiang to visit Yuan Shu. Yuan Shu offered oranges, and Lu Ji secretly took three in his pocket. When he was about to leave and bowed, the oranges fell to the ground. Yuan Shu said, "Lu boy, you are visiting, why do you still have oranges in your pocket?" Lu Ji replied, "I bring them home to honor my mother." Yuan Shu was greatly surprised. Liang Hao took the imperial examination during the Tianfu third year of the reign of the High Ancestor of the Later Jin Dynasty, but was not listed until the second year of Yongxi under Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty.)

是則窮通有定，壽夭莫移。命則一具而推之，理則合乎三而論也。 （窮者如大運、流星、大小運俱不化，或居死絕之地，或逢吞啖、形傷之類是也。）

This shows that one's prosperity or adversity, longevity or early death, is already determined. Although a person's fate is based on a single pattern, its principles must be considered in relation to the three periods. (By 'poverty,' it is meant that the major and minor years, as well as the great and small cycles, cannot transform successfully, or that they fall into dead or exhausted positions, or that they encounter situations of being devoured or harmed in form.)

若逢雷傷虎噬，溺水懸尸，酒色煙霞，須識平和安靜；風塵花柳，要明旺相休囚。 （蛟龍宮洎四野之地，值夏月生，四柱中又無壬癸亥子字助，或運行枯涸，負贔等煞，流年見乙卯庚午，其人必遭雷震死。豬羊犬牛宮洎山林，秋冬夜生，四柱無救，流星小限，再見虎豹，定主兇暴惡死。井木犴宮洎四野之地，大小限是虎豹，春夜生，是謂得食。若生奸心狐，更在乙未宮，或在所洎宮，決主自縊。

If one encounters sudden death from lightning, tiger bites, drowning, or hanging corpses, or becomes addicted to alcohol, sex, and drugs, one must understand the principles of peace and tranquility; as for falling into the world of vice and debauchery, one must clearly distinguish between prosperous and strong, weak and confined. If the dragon's palace falls in the wilderness and the person is born in summer, with no Ren and Gui Hai and Zi in the four pillars to assist, or if the destiny moves into dry and barren or negative and oppressive evils, and the current year meets Yi Mao or Geng Wu, the person will certainly die from lightning—this is because the dragon lacks water and meets fire and thunder, thus being harmed by lightning. If the pig, sheep, dog, or ox's palace falls in mountains and forests, and the person is born in autumn or winter at night, with no salvation in the four pillars, and if the meteor and small limit meet tigers and leopards, the person will certainly die from violence—gentle animals entering the forest of fierce beasts have nowhere to escape. If the well wood dog's palace falls in the wilderness, and the large and small limits are tigers and leopards, and the person is born at night in spring, this is called obtaining food; but if the person develops evil intentions and becomes a fox, and is in the Yiwei palace or in the palace it falls into, it will certainly lead to suicide by hanging.

鬼金羊運限見犬狼所逼，流年或壬子癸亥，定主投河而死。如猿猴狐狢獐鹿燕蝠等禽，洎在花洞柳牆歌臺舞榭，更值春夜生者，男子荒淫，女人濁亂。假饒不落風塵隊，亦是花前月下期。如猿猴馬鹿等禽宮至山林，居於休囚之地，又無食祿，更四柱犯破祖、空亡、羅網、孤寡等煞，主人多親道術，志慕清虛。凡此數條，最要明究旺相休囚，四時得失，灼然可見禍福矣。）

The destiny of "Ghost Metal Sheep" shows signs of being pursued by dogs and wolves, and with the flow of the year being Renzi or Guihai, it is certain to die by drowning in the river. The sheep inherently fears dogs and wolves, and falling into water further leaves no place to escape. Animals like monkeys, foxes, hedgehogs, deer, swallows, and bats, when found in places such as flower caves, willow walls, singing stages, and dancing pavilions, especially if born on a spring night, will lead to men being licentious and women being disorderly. Even if they do not fall into the ranks of the fallen, they will always be associated with the time of flowers and moons. This is because these animals naturally enjoy playing and wandering, and they are further influenced by the realm of sounds and colors. Animals like monkeys, horses, and deer, when their positions are in mountain forests and they are in weak and confined conditions, and without food andofficial stipend, and their four pillars are further afflicted by broken ancestors, empty loss, net traps, and lonely orphans, these people are mostly close to Daoist practices and seek a quiet and secluded life. Among these points, the most important is to understand the prosperity, strength, weakness, and confinement of the heavenly stems and earthly branches, as well as the gains and losses of the four seasons, so that the fortune and misfortune will be clear.

所喜者垣廟高強，所忌者吞啖刑害。迷者千徑百蹊，明者一通百達。 （垣廟者，化道也。吞啖刑害者，如虎豹食豬羊之類是也。迷者見有二限：壽星、流星，忙然無措。又有一所值之禽為主星，次禽為胎星，又有以子平起例。數節氣三日為限，一歲為運。殊不知此禽演只以主星所屬五行成數所至宮為運，似此謬亂，何以驗其貴賤禍福矣。）

What is favored is the strong and prominent position of the stars, while what is to be avoided is the devouring and punishment. The confused see a thousand paths and hundred trails before them, while the enlightened understand one path and thus comprehend all. (By "垣庙," we mean the path of transformation; by "吞啖刑害," we mean the devouring like tigers and leopards eating pigs and sheep. The confused only see two limits: the longevity star and the meteor star, and are at a loss. Others take the first bird as the main star and the second as the fetal star, while some apply the method of Zi Ping to calculate, dividing three days of each season into one limit and one year into one fortune. But they do not realize that the method of Yanyin is based on the number of the Five Phases of the main star to determine the fortune in a certain palace. To calculate in such a haphazard way, how can one verify the fortune of wealth, nobility, misfortune, or blessing?)

原夫蛟龍躍浪於東南，立功名於萬世之上； （東方、南方，甲辰、乙卯也。甲辰，蛟龍之垣廟；乙卯，雷門也。更得三春九夏生，柱中再見壬癸子亥字，是建業垂統之君。不然則諸侯、王公、宰相、勳戚之命也。） 虎豹遁跡於西北，致太平於一統之間。 （西北，庚戌辛亥也，化天門琴堂。虎豹洎此宮，得秋冬夜生，則為貴顯威權之命。）

Originally, the dragon leaping in the southeast waves and surging waves can establish immortal achievements for generations. (East and South correspond to Jiachen and Yimao. Jiachen is the dragon's domain, and Yimao is the gate of thunder. If further supported by birth in spring and summer, and if the pillar contains characters like Ren, Gui, Zi, or Hai, then it is the fate of a ruler who establishes a foundation and passes it on to future generations; even if not, it is the fate of a prince, marquis, chancellor, or noble with great merit.) The tiger and leopard hiding in the northwest can bring peace and unity to the world. (Northwest corresponds to Gengxu and Xinhai, which form the heavenly gate and the hall of music. If the tiger and leopard are in this palace and the person is born in autumn or winter, then it is the fate of a person of high status who holds power and authority.)

非橫刑傷，狐狢豈宜乎子午； （戊子、戊午為陷阱，庚午為圓場。狐狢洎四野之宮，更見秋冬日生，運歲見此等化道，決主非橫而死。） 驚惶恐怖，蛟龍不利於寅申。 （甲寅化木龍，丙寅戰虎，戊寅蚯蚓煞，戊申負贔煞，庚申囚禁。此數化道，皆蛟龍絕地，四時皆然，主人偃蹇孤寒。）

Those who attract misfortune and injury are foxes and badgers, which are unsuitable to reside in the positions of Zi and Wu. (Wuzi and Wuwu are traps, while Gengwu is a roundabout. If foxes and badgers fall into the four outer palaces and are born in autumn or winter, and if the year or destiny also encounters these transformations, they will certainly suffer sudden misfortune and death—foxes and badgers are hidden birds, already losing their suitability during the day, and if they enter traps or roundabouts, there is no way to escape.) Those who experience fear and terror are dragons that are unfavorable in the positions of Yin and Shen. (Jiayin transforms into wooden dragons, Bingyin is a fighting tiger, Wuyin is a worm evil, Wushen is a burdened tortoise evil, and Gengshen is a confinement evil. These transformations are all the worst places for dragons, regardless of the season, leading to a life of hardship and isolation.)

木衰則枝葉凋零，春夏不宜乎虎豹。 （木衰者，如丁卯、辛卯也。虎豹洎此宮，春夏星此時無威，賴林木藏身以安。若值此凋林，則主無依失所也。） 劍鋒金值刀砧，豬貐牛羊防二八之生。 （壬申、癸酉、庚申、辛酉也。二八月，祭祀之時，此四禽至此宮分，更在二八子時生，其人橫夭惡死。）

When the wood energy wanes, the branches and leaves wither, so tigers and leopards are not suitable in spring and summer. (所谓 wood waning refers to cases like Dingmao and Xinmao, where the forest is withered. Tigers and leopards in this palace lack strength in spring and summer, relying on the forest for shelter; if they encounter a withered forest, they become homeless and displaced.) Sword-edged metal meeting the knife and anvil, pigs, leopards, cattle, and sheep should beware of those born in February and August. (Sword-edged metal and knife anvil refer to Renshen, Guiyou, Gengshen, and Xinyou. February and August are times of worship, and these four animals in these palace positions, if born at the子 hour of these months, will meet a violent and evil end—worship involves slaughtering pigs, cattle, and sheep, which is most inauspicious.)

山下火遇焚穴，烏雉猿猴忌六七之誕。 （丙申丁酉也。又為火光煞。焚穴者，丁丑、丙寅、丁卯、丙辰、丁未也。此四禽若夜生，主流鄉井，不守祖基。若流年小限再見此等宮分，則主失流落。） 豬帶懸針而破相，貧乏難當。 （懸針，丁未也。豬羊值此，主破相孤寒。）

Mountain below fire meets the burning grave, and crows, pheasants, monkeys and apes should avoid being born in June or July. (Mountain below fire refers to Bing Shen and Ding You, also called fire light evil. The burning grave refers to Ding Chou, Bing Yin, Ding Mao, Bing Chen, and Ding Wei. If these four animals are born at night, they will mostly leave their homeland, unable to maintain their ancestral property; if during the current year's small limit these palace positions appear again, it indicates wandering and losing their place.) Pigs with the suspended needle evil will suffer disfigurement, leading to poverty and difficulty in sustaining themselves. (The suspended needle refers to Ding Wei. Pigs and sheep encountering this will suffer physical disfigurement and live a lonely and impoverished life.)

馬遇攀鞍以長生，福權交互。 （攀鞍，甲辰也。馬洎此宮，化千里馬，喜躍乘軒。） 羊行旺處，或刃對沖，必主橫亡惡死。 （旺處，辛未也。庚申辛酉為刃，乙酉為劫殺。如羊行辛未，或小限流星沖起刃煞，主不善終。）

A horse encountering the position of Jiachen (甲辰) gains growth, and blessings and authority shine together. (攀鞍 refers to Jiachen. When a horse is in this position, it transforms into a thousand-mile horse, joyful and able to ride a high-ranking carriage.) A sheep moving to its flourishing position, if further confronted by a clash with its blade, will inevitably lead to a sudden and evil death. (The flourishing position is Xinwei (辛未), the native temple of the sheep; Gengshen (庚申) and Xinyou (辛酉) are the blades, and Yiyou (乙酉) is the killer. When a sheep reaches Xinwei, if the small limit or a meteor strikes the blade or killer, it indicates an untimely death—although the native temple is flourishing, encountering the blade is like a sheep entering a slaughterhouse.)

獐來黑道，或網交張，例當賊犯牢亡。 （黑道，壬癸也。地網，甲辰、乙巳是也。更值秋冬夜生，小限流星值此網索窩弓，其人做賊，必犯死在牢獄之中。） 心月狐旺在秋天，萍水他鄉之客。 （秋天，乙酉癸酉也，化玉兔，宜為商客。）

A wild boar arrives at the Black Path, and if there is another intersection with the net of the Earthly Branches, it is customary for the person to commit theft and die in prison. (The Black Path refers to Ren and Gui. The Earthly Net is Jiachen and Yisi. If this occurs in autumn and the night is born in autumn, and the small limit of the star is also in this net, the person will inevitably become a thief and eventually die in prison.) The Heart Mansion is strong in autumn, indicating a person who is a stranger in a foreign land. (Autumn refers to Yiyou and Guiyou. The fox transforms into a jade rabbit here, which is favorable for business and travel.)

房日兔生於夏月，柳營榆塞之軍。 （兔在夏月生者，不得其時，更分低微，多是軍卒隸役之人。） 馬貴鹿貴貼身，必作朱衣之客。 （馬洎乙丑化騶驅虞，丙辰化麒麟。鹿洎甲寅化獅子，甲辰化麒麟。胎命有此兩星，必是貴宦，腰金衣紫。）

The Room mansion (Fang Ri Tu) born in summer month is a soldier among the willow camp and elm pass. (The rabbit is born in summer month and not in its proper season, with a low status, mostly being a soldier or a servant.) If there are horses and deer of great fortune close by, they must be distinguished guests dressed in red clothes. (The horse falling on Yichou transforms into the zhouyu, and falling on Bingchen transforms into the qilin; the deer falling on Jiayin transforms into the lion, and falling on Jiachen transforms into the qilin. If the fetal star and the destiny star have these two, they must be officials of high rank, wearing a golden belt and dressed in purple robes.)

燕空馬空在命，定為巫祝之流。 （如宮分洎在十干空亡，或破祖空亡，多是師巫廟祝之人。） 虎入亥宮闇昧，傷殘子息。 （丁亥豬穴，癸亥貐廟。豬貐小限、流星值虎豹，定傷小口。）

When the Heavenly Stems Jia and Yi fall on the命宫, it is destined to be a person of the profession of divination and ritual. (If the palace falls on the ten heavenly stems' empty positions or the broken ancestor's empty position, it is mostly a person engaged in the practices of diviners and temple officials — since empty positions have no support, they can only serve ghosts and spirits.) When the Tiger enters the Hai Palace, the situation becomes dark and unclear, leading to harm to children. (Dinghai is the pig's dwelling, Guihai is the tiger's temple. If the small limits of the pig and tiger and the meteor encounter the Tiger and Leopard, it will certainly cause harm to children.)

鹿奔虎地驚惶，定克尊親。 （獐鹿小子、流星見丙寅、壬寅之宮或是虎豹之禽，定傷父母。） 龍在虎宮，人財失散。 （蛟龍運限流星行丙寅，或虎豹，謂之龍虎戰鬥。春夏生龍勝，然未免擾攘不寧。秋冬生虎勝，輕則傷財，重則傷身。）

A deer running to the tiger's territory and showing fear will certainly harm the parents. (When the small limit of a deer or a meteor appears in the Bingyin or Renyin palace, or when the animal is a tiger or leopard, it will certainly injure the parents.) If a dragon is in the tiger's palace, both people and wealth will be lost. (When the dragon's destiny period or a meteor reaches Bingyin, or when encountering tigers and leopards, this is called 'dragon and tiger fighting.' Those born in spring and summer have the dragon in season and will win, but still face disturbances and unrest; those born in autumn and winter have the tiger in season and will suffer minor losses of wealth, or worse, injury to the body.)

豹居未位，六畜逃亡。 （乙未，犴宮也，虎豹畏之。小限、流星，輕則牲畜死亡，重則非橫不測之災。） 燕入朱門，必遇經遊之職。 （朱門，丁卯、丁酉。燕在春夏生，洎好宮分，運限至此，有職者定有升賞，無祿者財祿豐隆。）

The leopard resides in the position of Wei, and the six domestic animals flee. (Yiwei is the palace of Jingmu'an, which tiger and leopard fear. If the small limit or a meteor is in this position, minor cases may result in the death of livestock, while severe cases may bring unexpected and unpredictable disasters.) Swallows entering the red gate indicate a position involving travel and official duties. (The red gate refers to Dingmao and Dingyou. Swallows born in spring and summer and falling into a favorable palace position, when the fortune and time limit reach this position, those with official positions will certainly receive promotion and rewards, and those without official salary will also have abundant wealth and official position.)

烏飛龍背，定獲名利之權。 （甲辰化大鵬，戊辰化角準，庚辰化金鸞。烏洎此宮，或運限至此，君子進職，平人獲財。） 馬犬相逢太白宮，平生富貴。 （太白，己未。如主星星日馬身命星或婁金狗共洎此宮，得冬日生。蓋己未化角鷹，冬日會獵輔翼成權，富則聲名豪邁，貴則威壓百僚。）

The bird flying on the back of the dragon will surely gain authority in fame and fortune. (When Jiachen transforms into a great鹏, Wuchen transforms into a horned hawk, and Gengchen transforms into a golden phoenix, if the bird falls into these palaces or if the fortune or time period reaches these positions, gentlemen will attain official positions, and common people will gain wealth.) When the horse and the dog meet in the palace of Taibai, one will achieve prosperity throughout life. (Taibai is Jiwei. If the main star 'Star Mansion Horse', the body and destiny star, or 'Lou Jin Gou' (Dog of the Lou) are all located in this palace, and if one is born in winter, Jiwei transforms into a horned eagle. In winter, the eagle hunts, and the eagle and dog support each other to form power and authority. Wealth brings great fame, and nobility brings dominance over all officials.)

龍虎蛟蛇王母殿，際會風雲。 （甲午也。龍洎此宮，謂之龍冷月殿。虎洎此宮，化獅子。二星同此，謂之風雲際會，貴不可言。） 狐疑申所，而有定損當橫死。 （申，庚申也，化天陣，又化網線。庚戌也，獵犬。更是冬日生，運限流星值此，定主非橫刑憲中死。）

Dragons, tigers, jiao, and snakes gathering in the Queen Mother's Hall signify the appearance of great talents and opportunities. (The Queen Mother's Hall corresponds to Jiawu. When a dragon falls into this palace, it is called 'Dragon Cold Moon Hall'; when a tiger falls into this palace, it transforms into a lion. When these two stars are together, it is called the meeting of风云 (wind and clouds), indicating great wealth and status.) Foxes in the position of Gengshen are uncertain and fearful; once there is any injury, they will die suddenly. (Gengshen corresponds to the position of Shen, which transforms into a heavenly array and also into a snare. Gengxu represents a hunting dog. Moreover, if born in winter, with the destiny of a falling star at this position, they will certainly die suddenly due to legal punishment.)

奎恐寅鄉，而遇丙必致貧寒。 （寅，虎豹也。丙戌火坑，狼洎此宮，運行此地，其人貧寒徹骨。） 涸水蛟龍，遇深淵而喜躍。 （丁丑、丙寅、丁巳、丁未、丁酉，皆是旱涸之地。如宮分洎此，皆是不利，平生蹭蹬不已。若運行至壬子、壬辰、癸酉、壬戌、癸亥之地，主見發達。）

The "Kui Mu Lang" fears the寅 (Bingyin) territory; if it also meets 丙 (Bing), poverty and hardship will surely follow. (寅 is the territory of tigers and leopards, and 丙戌 is a fire pit. When the wolf is in this palace and the person's fortune moves to this place, he will be extremely poor. ) A dragon in dry water delights in encountering a deep abyss. (Dingchou, Bingyin, Dingsi, Dingwei, and Dingyou are all dry and parched territories. If the palace falls into these patterns, it is unfavorable throughout life, with continuous difficulties; only when the fortune reaches Renzi, Renchen, Guiyou, Renxu, and Guihai, which are water territories, will success be seen.)

傷弓烏雉，見曲木以驚飛。 （甲申、丙戌為弓箭。烏雉洎此宮，主一生困蹇，驚怖不寧。大運再見甲辰、乙未、甲戌、乙未，謂之曲木，雖得化亦主驚惶。） 狐入虎群，身被刑傷，因疑而致。 （虎群，丙寅、壬寅也。狐性多疑。秋冬夜生，運至此地，或小限流星見之，必主災，日生猶可。）

The bird and the pheasant that have been wounded by bows and arrows will also take flight upon seeing bent trees. (Jiashen and Bingxu represent bows and arrows. If the bird or pheasant falls into this palace, it indicates a life of hardship and constant fear; if during a major period, Jiachen, Yiwei, or Jiaxu appear again, this is called curved wood, resembling bows and crossbows. Although there may be transformation, it still brings fear and anxiety.) A fox entering a tiger's group suffers bodily injuries due to suspicion. (The tiger's group refers to Bingyin and RENYIN. Foxes are naturally suspicious. If they are born in autumn or winter and move into this palace, or if the small limit of a meteor appears, disaster is certain; if they are born during the day, the situation is somewhat better.)

兔逢鷹窟，命主自縊，緣狡而然。 （兔所畏者鷹犬也。若洎在田野之宮，更是秋日生，運限流星值此，自縊而死。） 猿猴身命以同宮，情戀巫山之雲雨。 （猿猴，耍戲之禽獸。身命得此二星同宮，在黑道花柳之地。其人平生酒色荒淫，猶襄王之戀神女也。女人犯此，即娼妓也。）

A rabbit encountering an eagle's nest leads to a fate of self-inflicted death, due to excessive cunning. (The rabbit fears the eagle and the dog. If it falls into the field palace, and is born in autumn, with the influence of the star during its destiny period, it will result in self-inflicted death.) Monkeys and apes in the same palace as the body and life stars are entangled in the pleasures of Wushan clouds and rain. (Monkeys and apes are playful animals. If the body and life stars are in the same palace as these two stars, and they are in the Black Path area related to pleasure and indulgence, the person will indulge in wine and women throughout their life, like King Xiang of Chu's obsession with the divine woman. For women, this indicates a life as a prostitute.)

雞雉命胎而雙合，心函湘浦之風塵。 （雞雉，陽禽也。胎命同宮，若洎在丙寅、癸卯、己未、丙辰、丁酉、之地，則主夫婦分飛，猶堯女之相舜也。） 羊有跪乳之恩，須防虎豹。 （羊羔跪母而食乳，以其有孝之情。所畏者虎豹也。）

The chicken and the pheasant, both yang birds, when their destiny and fetal stars are in the same palace, indicate a mind filled with thoughts of the winds and dust of Xiangpu. If they fall into the positions of Bingyin, Guimao, Jiwei, Bingchen, or Dingyou, it signifies separation between husband and wife, like the constant parting and reunion of Yao's two daughters married to Shun. The sheep, with the sentiment of kneeling to nurse and repaying kindness, should still be cautious of tigers and leopards. The young sheep kneels to drink its mother's milk, showing filial piety; yet it fears tigers and leopards.

犴存懷奸之弊，尤怕貉狐。 （犴性多奸而不正，喜與虎豹同行，怒則食之。然尤畏狐狢狸。） 尾虎怕逢重奸，須防客死於浮萍。 （己未，犴宮也。虎怕此宮，若運限流年再見乙未，主客死。何以然？蓋未乃四野之地。）

The "Well Wood Dog" is characterized by deceit and is especially afraid of raccoon dogs and foxes. (The nature of the Dog is often deceitful and tends to travel with tigers and leopards; when it is angry, it even eats them. However, it is most afraid of foxes, raccoon dogs, and cats.) The "Tail Fire Tiger" should be cautious of repeated deceit, as it may lead to death away from home on a drifting boat. (Jiwei is the Dog's palace, and the tiger fears this palace; if the destiny, years, or life cycle again meet Yiwei, it indicates death away from home. Why? Because Wei is the land of the four directions, and the tiger loses its mountain and forest support.)

畢烏若見雙鷹，每見災傷於脊股。 （己未，角鷹也。宮分洎此，歲運再見，則主瘤腿折腰，殘疾之人。何以烏見而傷命？以其皆是飛禽，但傷損也。） 龍得風雲登雨露，為人清正靈椿。 （壬辰、癸巳、壬子為雲水。甲辰、乙巳為風。龍洎此宮分，更在三春九夏，其人富貴雙全，聲名顯赫，博施濟眾，仗義疏財。）

The "Bi Yue Wu" divination suggests that if a double eagle is seen, common injuries are likely to occur on the spine, legs, and thighs. (Jiwei is the angle eagle. If this position falls into the palace, and if it coincides with the age or year, it indicates tumors, broken legs, and disability. Why does the crow (Wu) meet the eagle (Ji) and suffer harm? Because both are flying creatures; competition among similar beings leads to mutual harm.) The dragon gains power through wind and clouds, attaining a position of rain and dew, and becomes a person as clear and upright as a magical ginkgo tree, living a long and prosperous life. (Renchen, Guisi, and Renzi are cloud and water; Jiachen and Yisi are wind. If the dragon falls into these palace positions and occurs during spring and summer, the person will achieve wealth and honor, have a prominent reputation, and be generous and charitable.)

鼠乘黑道人天倉，有子名傳丹桂。 （黑道天倉，壬子、癸未、癸酉、壬申也。鼠能聚食，以其有蓄積之謀，故有子孫貴盛。） 林深豹隱，木命人喜見冬寒。 （乙卯，正林也。冬來豹正有威，乘霧而變虎，木命人最好。）

A rat entering the Heavenly Granary along the Black Path indicates that there are descendants who can achieve fame and renown. (The Black Path and Heavenly Granary refer to Renzi, Guiwei, Guiyou, and Renshen. The rat is capable of gathering food and has plans for storage, hence the descendants will be prosperous. The original text mistakenly wrote 'person' instead of 'enter,' and this is recorded as is.) Deep forests where leopards hide are favorable for people with a wood destiny, especially in winter. (Yimao represents the dense forest. When winter comes, the leopard is at its most powerful, able to transform into a tiger through mist, which is most favorable for those with a wood destiny.)

山鬱虎飛，土生者利逢秋夜。 （甲寅，正山也。鬱，茂盛。秋來虎得地。土命人夜生，威權。） 蛇化成龍，而逢乙亥風雷，百戰之功。 （蛇洎壬辰等宮，運癸巳、癸亥，更得春夏生，歲君再見乙卯、癸卯之類，此謂之風雷助力，則主其人功名垂手，名振乾坤，富則錢蓄萬緡，堆金積玉。）

The mountains are lush and dense, with tigers leaping among them; people with earth destiny benefit from encountering autumn nights. (Jia Yin is the main mountain, and "yù" means flourishing. When autumn comes, the tiger gains strength; people born at night with earth destiny are destined to hold authority.) A snake transforming into a dragon, encountering the wind and thunder of Yihai, can achieve great military achievements. (When a snake is in the palace of Renchen, and the person's fortune moves to Guisi or Guihai, and they are born in spring or summer, and the year of birth coincides with Yimao or Guimao, this is called wind and thunder assistance. Such people can easily attain fame and success, shaking the heavens and earth; they will be wealthy, accumulating thousands of strings of coins, piling up gold and jade.)

犴變作鯨，而入寅辰江海，十分之勇。 （乙巳化鯨。大運行丙寅、庚寅、甲辰、庚辰、壬辰，歲君再見壬子、壬午、壬戌、癸亥，則主威權顯赫，名振華夷。） 斗牛朝地闕，夜生則富貴軒昂。 （地闕，乙丑也，獬之廟。牛洎此宮化獬豸，此言主命星是也。牛二宿同宮，如秋夜生，則主富而秀氣，貴則安榮。）

The constellation Jingmu An transforms into a whale, entering the rivers and seas of Yin and Chen, thereby possessing great strength. (Yisi transforms into a whale. When the great movement reaches Bingyin, Gengyin, Jiachen, Gengchen, and Renchen, and the sovereign year coincides again with Renzi, Renwu, Renxu, and Guihai, it indicates a display of authority and renown, shaking the whole realm of Huaxia and Yidi.) The constellation Doumu Xie and Niu Jin Niu face the earthly palace, and if born at night, they will be prosperous and noble. (The earthly palace refers to Yichou, which is the native temple of Xie. Niu falls into this palace and transforms into Xiezhizhi, referring here to the ruling star and the life star. The constellations Dou and Niu are in the same palace; if born in autumn night, wealth will be refined and noble status will be secure and prosperous.)

牛女會星橋宵誕，則夫妻榮慶。 （星橋，甲子、丙子、戊子、壬戌、辛亥也。牛女同此宮分，要在七月上旬夜生者，主夫榮妻貴。） 雷轟宇宙，金龍震躍雷門。 （宇宙，辛卯也。龍在春生，運行辛卯，歲君或見乙卯、癸卯之類，其年平步青雲，魁名黃甲。）

The couple "Niu Jin Niu" and "Nu Tu Fu" meet at the Star Bridge and are born at night, bringing honor and celebration to the couple. (The Star Bridge refers to Jiazi, Bingzi, Wuzi, Renxu, and Xinhai. Niu and Nu are in these palace positions, and if they are born in the first ten days of the seventh lunar month at night, it signifies the husband's honor and the wife's high status—this is in harmony with the meaning of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meeting at the Magpie Bridge on the seventh night of the seventh lunar month.) Thunder resounds throughout the universe, and the golden dragon leaps at the Thunder Gate. (The universe refers to Xinmao. Dragons are born in spring, and their movement is associated with Xinmao. If the Tai Sui (celestial stem) also appears with Yimao or Guimao in the same year, that year will bring sudden success, and the person will achieve a high rank in the imperial examination.)

日照乾坤，月烏飛昇日殿。 （乾坤，丙午也，乃天地之正位。日殿，甲午也。烏洎此宮，化丹鳳朝陽。得秋日生者，主人調和鼎鼐，澤及生民。） 烏有彈鷹之峻，雉亦疑乎。 （丙申、丙戌、庚午，弓箭。癸卯，暗彈。己未，角鷹。辛未，金雕。烏雉，秋冬日同忌。）

The sun illuminates Heaven and Earth, and the crow soars upward from the sun's palace. (Heaven and Earth refer to Bingwu, which is the central position of the heavens and earth; the sun's palace refers to Jiawu. The crow falling into this palace transforms into a red phoenix facing the rising sun; those born on a autumn day are capable of harmonizing the state's affairs and bestowing benefits upon the people.) However, the crow faces dangers from being shot by bows and arrows and eagles. Should the pheasant not be suspicious? (Bingshen, Bingxu, and Gengwu represent bows and arrows, Guimao represents hidden shots, Jiwei represents the horned eagle, and Xinwei represents the golden eagle. Both the crow and the pheasant born in autumn and winter during daylight should be cautious.)

獐有犯虎之憂，鹿亦怕也。 （乙未，犴也。丙寅，虎也。獐鹿不宜此宮，或流星見之亦可。春日生則不忌。） 白虎嘯而西風起，早躍高科。 （白虎，西方之象。庚申，金之體也。宮得旺地，秋冬夜生，運限流星若值庚申，必定發達非常。）

Deer have worries of offending the tiger, and the elk is also afraid. (Yiwei represents the犴, and Bingyin represents the tiger. Deer and elk should not be in these two positions, or if they appear with a meteor, it is also unfavorable; only those born in spring during the day are not subject to this taboo.) The white tiger roars and a sudden west wind arises, leading to success in high academic ranks early in life. (The white tiger represents the western direction, and Gengshen is the essence of metal. If the position is strong and the person is born in autumn or winter at night, and during their fate or life span they encounter Gengshen as a meteor, they will certainly achieve great success.)

青龍躍而北海傾，少登黃甲。 （青龍，東方木象。北海，壬子、癸亥。蛟龍滄海之物，得水飛昇，再得風雷助之，何憂發達。） 貉兔如逢豹犬，抱膝長吟。 （庚寅，豹也。庚戌，犬也。貉兔二星靈性之物，乃是暗禽，宮分若洎豹犬之地，其人孤寒偃蹇，困苦不安。）

The Azure Dragon rises and the northern sea surges, allowing one to achieve the top rank in the imperial examination at a young age. (The Azure Dragon represents the eastern wood element, while the northern sea corresponds to Renzi and Guihai. A dragon is originally from the vast sea; with water it can rise and ascend. With the aid of wind and thunder, how could one fail to prosper?) If the貉 and兔 meet the豹 and犬, they can only sit with folded legs and sigh in despair. (Gengyin is the豹, and Gengxu is the犬. The貉 and兔 stars are both creatures with spirit, belonging to the category of hidden birds. If their palace positions fall in the areas of豹 and犬, the person will be lonely, poor, and restless.)

豬羊若遇刀砧，忍飢待死。 （刀砧，庚申、辛酉也。二星所畏者，刀砧也。猶怕天壇。若宮分不得地，運限歲君犯此，輕則不測災傷，重則法亡惡死。） 龍鼠互臨於巽地，朝隨肥馬之塵。 （龍洎巳宮退化蛇，鼠化病鼠，況龍亦畏鼠鑽鼻，若更失時，定是驢前馬後隸卒之人。）

Pigs and sheep, if they encounter the knife and chopping block, can only endure hunger and await death. (The knife and chopping block refer to Gengshen and Xinyou. These two stars fear the knife and chopping block, and also fear the heavenly altar where worship takes place. If the palace position is not favorable, and the current year's ruler also commits this offense, minor cases may result in unforeseen injuries, while severe cases may lead to a cruel death.) Dragons and rats, if they both appear in the Xun position, can only follow the dust raised by a fat horse. (When a dragon falls into the Si palace, it degenerates into a snake, and the rat transforms into a sick rat; moreover, dragons inherently fear rats digging into their noses. If they also lose the proper time, they are destined to be subordinate officials who follow horses and oxen.)

牛馬交駁於艮宮，暮蓋漁翁之網。 （牛馬洎寅宮，與虎鬥戰，皆不得地，則主無衣食所。蓋網者，言其飢寒切身也。）

Cattle and horses are entangled in the Gen palace, and in old age they can only be caught in the net of the old fisherman. (Cattle and horses falling in the Yin palace must fight with the tiger, but they are not in a favorable position, indicating lack of clothing and food. The term 'cover net' refers to the situation where hunger and cold are pressing, and one can only use a broken net to cover the body.)

禽落空亡之地，囊無挑菜之資。 （空亡即十干空亡，破祖空亡也。胎禽泊此宮分，其人貧必徹骨，言其賣菜而無資本也。） 宿居大耗之鄉，瓶乏通觴之粟。 （大耗煞，即鼠忌羊頭，牛值馬不耕之類是也。主星犯此，亦是伶仃孤苦，欲沽一瓶之酒而無錢也。）

If the禽 falls in an empty and wasteland, it has not even enough money to buy vegetables. (Empty and wasteland refers to the ten heavenly stems' empty and wasteland and the ancestral destruction empty and wasteland. If the胎禽 falls in such a palace, the person will certainly be extremely poor. He wants to sell vegetables for a living but even cannot afford the capital.) If the star mansion is located in the area of great loss, the jar lacks the millet to exchange for wine. (The great loss evil star refers to the rat avoiding the sheep head, the ox meeting the horse but cannot plow, which is the type of six harmful influences. If the main star is afflicted by it, it will also be lonely and destitute, wanting to buy a bottle of wine but having no money. )

鹿逢六害之地，夜住曉行。 （六害，丙寅、壬寅也。鹿洎此二宮，秋冬夜生必夭壽，夏春日生則六親冰炭，子息艱難。夜住曉行，言尋衣祿奔波也。） 馬入空耗之鄉，披蓑待雨。 （空即空亡，耗即大耗。馬洎此宮分，終身潦倒田園，不見榮華發達也。披蓑待雨，言莊農而已。）

A deer encountering the six harmful positions will rest at night and set out at dawn. The six harmful positions are Bingyin and Renyin. If a deer is in these two positions and is born in autumn or winter, it will certainly have a short lifespan. If born in spring or summer, its six relations will be like ice and charcoal that cannot coexist, making it difficult to have children. The phrase "rest at night and set out at dawn" means constantly working for food and clothing. A horse entering the empty and great loss positions can only wear a straw cloak and wait for the rain. Empty refers to empty亡, and loss refers to great loss. If a horse is in such positions, it will live a poor life in the fields all its life, never experiencing prosperity. The phrase "wear a straw cloak and wait for the rain" means it can only be a farmer.

獐馬聚臨於花市，送舊迎新。 （花市，乙卯、乙酉也。獐乃無知之物，好邪行。二宿洎宮分同化，更是春夜生，男子迷花戀酒，女人定是娼妓。若不在春夜者，定是師尼婢妾之屬。） 鹿猿會集於柳牆，偎香倚玉。 （同上二星斷。）

Deer and monkey gathering at the willow wall, leaning on fragrant scents and relying on jade. (This interpretation is the same as the previous one regarding the two stars.)

貐臨本廟金帳，飲羊羔之貴。 （癸亥，貐廟也。輸洎此宮，須要夏春生，更看五星不相剋戰，主人富貴雙全，聲名顯赫。） 狼行寶殿玉階，被袍笏之榮。 （寶殿，甲午，狼洎此宮化獅子。要在秋夜生貴。狼性毒更得化道高強，則主武職兵權之任。）

The Bi water leopard resides in its native palace, indicating the ability to enjoy the luxury of fine wine and lambs. (Guihai is the native palace of the leopard. When the leopard is in this palace, it is favorable for those born in spring or summer, and if the five stars do not conflict, the person will be both wealthy and noble, with great fame. ) The Qiu wood wolf moves upon the jade steps of the palace, bringing honor of wearing robes and holding a scepter. (The palace refers to Jiawu. When the wolf is in this palace, it transforms into a lion. It is favorable for those born in autumn at night. The wolf is fierce and cruel; if it is further supported by strong transformations, it indicates a position of military power and authority.)

馬遊驛馬之鄉，破身離祖。 （甲寅、戊辰、丁巳也。冬星流年洎此，定主流離遠別，不然出塵入空門也。） 蚓入雙魚之地，克父傷身。 （雙魚，丁亥也。亥乃豬貐之地，蚓洎此宮，若在春夏日生，或運限流星值此，則主克父母，傷妻子，己身難免。）

A horse wandering in the land of the Post Horse indicates a person breaking away from their family and leaving their homeland. The land of the Post Horse refers to Jiayin, Wuchen, and Dingsi. If the stars of winter or the current year fall into these positions, it signifies a person being separated from their family and going far away; otherwise, it may indicate entering a religious order. When the "Zhen Water Earthworm" enters the Double Fish territory, it causes harm to the parents and injures oneself. The Double Fish refers to Dinghai. Hai is the territory of the pig and the wild boar. If the Earthworm falls into this palace, and if it occurs in spring or summer during the day, or if the fortune, time, or celestial movement aligns with this, it indicates harm to the parents, injury to the spouse, and self-suffering as well.

命坐天沖，身居擊地，必為夭折之人。 （天沖，未；擊地，丑。二宮值此，再見化道薄惡，必須夭折。） 胎臨地網，命坐天羅，悽不得久長之客。 （地網、甲辰、乙巳也。天羅，甲戌、乙亥也。二星犯此，不得久長也。）

Those whose命宫 is at Tian Chong and 身宫 is at Ji Di are destined to die young. (Tian Chong is You, Ji Di is Chou. If these two positions are occupied, and if there is also a shallow and evil transformation, death in youth is certain.) Those whose 胎宫 is at Di Wang and 命宫 is at Tian Luo will experience hardship and not live long. (Di Wang is Jiachen and Yisi, Tian Luo is Jiaxu and Yihai. If the stars 胎 and 命 are afflicted by these, they will not live long.)

熊居虎穴，為官遭貶削之憂。 （豬泊乙亥、辛亥，皆化飛熊，皆為貴命。若運限歲君見丙寅、壬寅之類，決主削官退職。） 狐入馬庭，作妓有從良之善。 （狐入丙午，化寶馬備金鞍。所洎宮分低微，運限流星至此，定主從良，脫離風塵。）

A person who lives in a tiger's den will face worries of being demoted in official position. (When "Shi Fire Pig" falls on Yihai or Xinhai, it transforms into a flying bear, indicating a noble destiny; but if the year or limit encounters Bingyin or Renyin, which are tiger lands, there will certainly be loss of official position and retirement.) A fox entering a horse courtyard, even if reduced to being a courtesan, will eventually find a good path. (A fox entering Bingwu transforms into a golden-saddled horse. Although the palace it falls into is lowly, if the year or limit brings the meteor to this position, it will certainly find a way to leave the world of courtesans and become virtuous.)

鼠居蛇穴，定犯懸針。 （丁巳化病，又為懸針煞，主破相。） 羊入犬群，必遭刑憲。 （犬群，庚戌也。若宮洎此，主夭壽別，主宮分得地。但歲運值此，則主災禍百端，刑憲迭出。）

The rat in the snake's den will certainly encounter the hanging needle calamity. (Dingsi transforms into a sickly condition, which is also the hanging needle calamity, indicating physical disfigurement.) The sheep entering the dog's herd will certainly face legal punishment. (The dog's herd refers to Gengxu. If this falls in the palace position, it indicates a different lifespan; if the palace is in a favorable position, it may still be bearable, but if the age or year of destiny coincides with this, it will bring numerous disasters and continuous punishments. )

亢龍失時逢霹靂，定主雷傷。 （雷傷已見前注。） 箕豹離山見狴犴，必遭吞噬。 （虎豹所畏者，犴也。若失地，大小限值井犴，或歲運洎乙未，其人決死無救。）

"The Neck mansion" suffers damage from thunder when it occurs out of its proper time. (The method of interpreting thunder damage has already been explained in the previous annotations.) "The Water Leopard of Ji" will inevitably be devoured when it leaves the mountains and forests and encounters the狴犴. (The leopard fears the犴. If the leopard loses its territory, and in the large or small limits it falls under "the Wood犴 of Well," or if the person's age or destiny falls in the乙未犴 mansion, the person will surely die without salvation.)

燕飛滄海，冬至必帶水傷身。 （滄海，壬戌、癸亥也。冬月生洎此宮，大不宜也。若非夭折，必主孤寒。） 蝠畏杖竿，夏降必遭杖打死。 （甲午，正杖竿。蝠在夏生，值寅卯酉戌時，運限流星值此，定遭刑憲而死。）

A swallow flying into the vast sea will surely suffer water calamity by the time of Winter Solstice. (The vast sea refers to Renxu and Guihai. Those born in the month of Winter and falling into this palace are most inauspicious; even if they do not die young, they will certainly be lonely and destitute.) "Female bat" fears the staff and rod; those born in summer will surely be beaten to death with the staff and rod. (Jiawu is the correct staff and rod. If a bat is born in summer and also falls into the hours of寅, 卯, 酉, or 戌, and later encounters this in their destiny, they will certainly suffer punishment and death.)

豬入空門逢虎斗，一生牢鎖空亡。 （空門，辛未也。豬洎此宮分，歲運再見虎豹豺狼之類，則主官訟纏害，牢獄中而死。） 羊居破棧值犬傷，半世貧窮損目。 （破棧，丙申也。羊洎此宮，運庚戌，大小限流星見犬狼之類，定主暗傷目，貧困失所。）

A pig entering the empty gate and encountering a tiger fight, all his life is confined in prison and emptiness. (The empty gate is Xinwei. If a pig falls into this palace, and during the years or cycles there is again a tiger, leopard, jackal, or wolf, it indicates legal troubles and suffering, eventually dying in prison.) A sheep residing in a broken shed and suffering dog injury, half his life is poor and his eyes are injured. (The broken shed is Bingshen. If a sheep falls into this palace, and during the cycle or major and minor limits there is again a dog, wolf, or similar, it certainly causes hidden injury to the eyes and poverty and loss of home.)

馬值兵戈，必作無頭之鬼。 （兵戈，丙戌、戊戌也。馬宮分洎在衰絕之地，更冬日生，歲運值此，再見煞刃相沖，主死在非橫中。） 獐逢箭矢，定為刺面之人。 （箭矢，甲申、丙申。宮洎黑道，更值夜生，定主不良之人。歲運見此，決遭刺面徒役。不然，暗傷而死。）

A horse encountering weapons will surely become a headless ghost. (Weapons refer to Bingxu and Wuxu. If the horse's position falls in a declining or exhausted place, and the person was born in winter, with the year or fortune cycle coinciding with this, and further encountering a sharp blade conflicting, it indicates a death by misfortune.) A獐 encountering arrows will certainly become someone with facial tattoos. (Arrows refer to Jiashen and Bingshen. If the position falls on the Black Path, and the person was born at night, they are certainly a bad person; if the year or fortune cycle coincides with this, they will certainly suffer the punishment of facial tattooing and forced labor; otherwise, they will die from hidden injuries.)

犴遇癸卯兮，自縊懸尸。 （篇見前注。） 牛見丙寅兮，傷心刎首。 （牛泊山林，秋冬夜生，運行丙寅，大小限流星再見虎豹之類，必死在非刑。）

The "Well Wood Omen" meets Guimao, resulting in self-suspension and hanging corpse. (This entry has already been mentioned in previous annotations.) The "Ox Gold Ox" meets Bingyin, leading to sorrow and self-cutting. (When the Ox is in the mountains and forests, born in autumn or winter night, and its course meets Bingyin, with additional occurrences of meteors, tigers, leopards, etc., it will certainly die by non-official punishment.)

兔入圍場而逢犬，田橫有傳舍之憂。 （圍場，庚午也。庚戌，獵犬也。兔洎四野之宮，逢冬日生，運行庚，流星再見婁狗之類，決死無救。田橫主星房日兔，八月內生，洎甲辰宮化獅子。三十二歲行丁未運，化陷井大陷。星日馬、流星、婁金狗洎庚午宮，其年遂自殺。）

The rabbit enters the hunting ground and meets the dog, just like Tian Heng who had the worry of dying in a roadside inn. The hunting ground is Gengwu, and Gengxu is the hunting dog. The rabbit falls into the four wilderness palaces, is born in winter, moves to the Geng position, and meets a shooting star again like "Lou Jin Gou" and will surely die without rescue. Tian Heng's main star is "Fang Ri Tu", born in August, falls into the Jiachen palace and turns into a lion; at the age of thirty-two, he enters the Dingwei period and turns into a trap and is greatly trapped. "Xing Ri Ma" is the shooting star, "Lou Jin Gou" falls into the Gengwu palace, and that year he committed suicide.

犴遇坑陷而見狐，項羽罹烏江之難。（丙戌火坑，丙辰火槍。犴泊四野之宮，或在山林，運行丙戌，小限流星見狐狢猩猩，歲君見丙申辛酉，死亦宜乎，決難逃也。項羽主星井木犴，泊乙未宮，五月生，三十三歲行戊戌運，化玉坑小限，心月狐洎乙未宮，流星氐土狢至丙申宮，其年遂自刎。）

The "Well Wood Beast" encountering a pit and seeing a fox is like Xiang Yu's defeat at Wu River. Bingxu is a fire pit, Bingchen is a fire gun. If the Beast is in the four wild mansions or in the mountains and forests, and runs through Bingxu, the small limit sees foxes, hares, and red monkeys, and the year of the Great Age also meets Bingshen and Xinyou, then death is inevitable and cannot be avoided. Xiang Yu's main star is "Well Wood Beast," located in the Yiwei mansion, born in May; at thirty-three years old, he was in the Wuxu destiny, transformed into a jade pit; the small limit "Heart Mansion Fox" was in the Yiwei mansion, and the meteor "Root Mansion" reached the Bingshen mansion, and that year he committed suicide by cutting his throat.

鹿交立而帶空，白頭寒士。 （胎命星或身星皆是鹿，故曰洎於空亡之地，終難發達。） 馬往來而逢貴，出世高人。 （馬往來者，即主星是馬，或身命星是馬，皆在旺宮，大小限又見主，極品之貴。）

A deer standing with an empty void indicates a white-haired poor scholar. (Since the胎星, 命星, or 身星 are all deer, when they fall into an empty void, they will ultimately find it hard to achieve success.) A horse moving about encountering a noble deity signifies an extraordinary person of high status. (所谓马往来 means that the main star is a horse, or the 身星 or 命星 is a horse, all in a flourishing palace, and both the large and small limits also meet the main star, which is considered the supreme kind of nobility.)

鹿破馬空，為奸貪之吏卒。 （胎命身星是鹿馬，居於空亡刑沖之地，則鹿之性返見奸貪，大抵不過隨化道一主，之吉則吉，凶則凶。） 豬欄狗對，作市井之屠流。 （胎命身星是豬狗，居於刃煞之地，更秋日生，定是屠估輿販，慳吝之人。）

Deer being broken and horse falling into emptiness indicate corrupt officials and soldiers. (If the胎, 命, and 身 stars are deer and horse, but they are located in the empty and conflicting positions, the nature of deer becomes corrupt and greedy. Generally, it is determined by the principle of transformation. If the transformation is auspicious, it is auspicious; if it is inauspicious, it is inauspicious.) Pigs in the pigpen facing dogs indicate people from the marketplace who are butchers. (If the胎, 命, and 身 stars are pigs and dogs, and they are located in the sharp and harmful positions, and if they are born in autumn, they are definitely people like butchers and traders who are stingy.)

猛虎與亢金龍交戰，雖富定不長年。 （主星是虎居旺宮，身命亢龍同宮，謂之相戰。歲限再見乙未或井犴，主在稱意中死。） 疑狐依婁金狗同行，縱貴亦須夭折。 （狐性多疑。狐所畏者，狗也。同行者，同宮也。縱在秋夜生，化道高強，未免有傷。如大小限再見流星婁金狗，決死無疑。）

A tiger fighting against the mansion of the Neck (Kang Jin Long) will be wealthy but certainly not long-lived. (The main star is the tiger and it is in a strong palace, while the body and life star are both in the same palace as the Neck mansion, which is called mutual conflict. If the year, destiny, or limit also meets Yi Wei or the mansion of the Well Wood Ox (Jing Mu An), the person will suddenly die while feeling content and successful.) A fox that is suspicious and relies on the mansion of the Dog (Lou Jin Gou) will, even if prosperous, inevitably die young. (Foxes are naturally suspicious, and foxes fear dogs; so 'going together' means being in the same palace. Even if born in autumn night with strong spiritual power, they will still suffer injury; if the small or large limit also meets the meteor of the Dog (Lou Jin Gou), death is certain.)

虎遇犴而犴遇狐，定遭縲絏。 （主星尾火虎，大限井木犴傷虎，小限流星心月狐傷犴，互相制伏，雖致損，但主官災耗財而已。） 蚓逢雞而雞逢鷂，決喪泥塗。 （主星軫水蚓，大限昴日雞，流星小限見畢月烏洎未宮，未化鷂，更在秋日生，落在空田，決死誰救。）

When the tiger meets the dog and the dog meets the fox, there will certainly be imprisonment and binding. (The main star is 'Tail Fire Tiger', the major limit 'Well Wood Dog' injures the tiger, and the minor limit meteor 'Heart Moon Fox' injures the dog; they mutually restrain each other; although there is damage, it only indicates official troubles and financial loss.) When the water worm of the轸 meets the chicken and the chicken meets the hawk, it will certainly result in death in the mud. (The main star is 'Zhen Water Worm', the major limit is '昴 Day Chicken', and the meteor minor limit sees 'Bi Moon Crow' falling in the Wei palace, where the Wei position transforms into a hawk; furthermore, if born in autumn and located on the empty field, it will certainly result in death with no one to save.)

旌旗馬帶官符，刑侍之吏。飛廉豬逢六害，遠配之人。 （此二化道無處考，不可強解。） 豬貐降於丙午，夏生火裹亡身。 （丙午至旺火也。五月生者，必主火燒之厄。）

The horse with banners and official seals indicates a servant in charge of punishment; the pig of Fei Lian encountering harm from the top hex is a person destined to marry far away. (These transformations are not well documented, so I dare not explain them forcefully.) When pigs and Yu fall in Bingwu, those born in summer will perish by fire. (Bingwu is the most vigorous fire; those born in the fifth month are certain to face a calamity of fire.)

烏燕飛於丙寅，冬誕灰中喪命。 （丙寅焚山也。烏冬夜噪，虎燕冬蟄于山，而遇火焚山，必不能保。） 狐中弓箭，疾病暗招。 （甲申為弓，辛酉為箭。秋冬日生，主有內損暗傷之疾。）

Birds and swallows flying in Bingyin are doomed to die in ashes if born in winter. (Bingyin signifies the burning of mountains. Birds make noise on winter nights, and swallows hide in mountains during winter. Once they meet the fire of burning mountains, they cannot survive.) Foxes pierced by arrows suffer from hidden diseases. (Jiashen represents the bow, and Xinyou represents the arrow. Those born in autumn or winter during the day are prone to internal injuries and hidden ailments.)

狼著刀槍，奔驚明顯。 （甲申、庚申為刀箭，丙申、辛酉為槍戈。秋冬日生，輕則災非纏害，重則命喪官刑。） 參心高而淨。 （猿猴之心貪不舍，然行事潔灑落。）

An animal wounded by swords and spears, running in panic with its movements exposed. (Jiashen and Gengshen indicate swords and arrows, Bingshen and Xinyou indicate spears and halberds. Those born in autumn, winter, or during the day are likely to suffer minor calamities and troubles, or even die from legal punishment.) The "Water Monkey" has lofty and pure aspirations. (Monkeys are naturally greedy and stubborn, yet their actions are clean and free-spirited.)

牛性重而溫。 （金牛之性最持重，而溫和有為眾之心，返不得眾情。） 蚓蛇臨未，忌鷹啄而傷身。 （乙未角鷹也。蚓蛇洎此宮，忌秋日生，絕地無祿。）

The nature of the Ox, Jinniu, is steady and mild. (The nature of Jinniu is most steady and mild, with a concern for others, yet it does not gain the favor of people.) Those with Ch轸 Shui Yun and Yì Huo She in the position of Wei should avoid being bitten by hawks, which would harm the body. (Yiwei is the Horned Hawk. When Yun and She fall in this palace, it is most dangerous to be born in autumn, which is a dead end with no fortune to be gained.)

黑道雄星，必作一生之祿。 （黑道，壬癸也。雄星，虎豹狼狗也。虎豹以壬午、癸丑為食，狗狼以壬午、壬申、癸酉為食，俱要夜生旺。） 明方暗宿，決無終世之才。 （明方，丙午、丁未、丙寅、丁卯也。狐豹兔和狼鼠蝠，不宜此宮，尤忌日生，主人闇昧，作事進退，愚劣無知。）

Stars of strength and ferocity falling on the Black Path indicate a person will receive their lifetime's fortune. (The Black Path refers to Ren and Gui. Strong stars refer to tiger, leopard, wolf, and dog. Tigers and leopards thrive on Renwu and Guichou, while wolves and dogs thrive on Renwu, Renshen, and Guiyou, and they must be born at night to be prosperous.) Hidden dwellings falling in the bright direction mean a person will never achieve success in their lifetime. (The bright direction refers to Bingwu, Dingwei, Bingyin, and Dingmao. Foxes, leopards, rabbits, wolves, rats, and bats are not suitable for this palace. Especially avoiding birth during the day, which leads to confusion, indecision, ignorance, and lack of wisdom.)

參猿跨鹿得時，秋生則富軒昂。 （跨鹿者，或宮洎壬午也，或命身是張月鹿。二禽乃山林同類，若再秋日生，乃是富貴雙全之命。） 胃雉乘龍入格，夏降則榮華秀實。 （乘龍，甲辰、庚辰也。若洎此等宮分，宜夏生旺。）

The "Shan Shui Yuan" (Water Monkey) attains fortune when it crosses over the "Zhang Yue Lu" (Moon Deer), especially if born in autumn, leading to wealth and a noble bearing. (Crossing the deer may refer to the palace position falling on Renwu or the destiny and body stars being "Zhang Yue Lu." Both animals belong to the mountain and forest category; if born in autumn, the person will achieve both wealth and prestige.) The "Wei Tu Zhi" (Earth Chicken) attains a superior pattern by riding a dragon, especially if born in summer, leading to honor and solid achievements. (Riding a dragon refers to the positions of Jiachen or Gengchen. If these positions are occupied, it is most favorable for birth in summer.)

烏啄金牛之背，春日遷榮。 （金牛，辛丑也。烏洎此宮，宜春日生旺。） 猿隨寶馬之權，秋生顯富。 （寶馬，丙午也。或宮洎此地，或身命星事星日馬之類，得秋日生，五性戰鬥，則主一生安享富貴。）

"The Star of the Celestial Wolf (Bi Yue Wu) perches on the back of the Ox Gold Ox (Niu Jin Niu), and in spring, promotion and honor come about. (The Gold Ox is Xinchou. The Wolf falling in this palace is favorable for birth in spring.) The Water Monkey (Can Shui Yuan) follows the authority of the Heavenly Horse, and those born in autumn will be wealthy. (The Heavenly Horse is Bingwu. Either the palace position falls here or the person's star is of the Star Mansion type, and being born in autumn, although the Five Phases may have conflict, it still indicates a life of comfort and wealth.)"

蛇蚓居辰，得進化蛟龍之喜。 （蛇蚓，皆蜿蜒之物。若洎在甲辰、庚辰、壬辰，皆化蛟龍。要在三春生，須得歲運有壬癸亥子字，為風雷助力，許十分發達。） 蛟龍人巳，有進化蛇蚓之悲。 （丁巳、己巳、癸巳，二星泊此宮，皆退化蛇蚓，主人貧賤。）

The ones called "Yi Huo Sha" (Winged Fire Snake) and "Zhen Shui Yin" (Zhen Water Worm) residing in the Chen position may experience the joy of evolving into a dragon. (Snake and worm are both creatures that move in a winding manner. If they fall in Jiachen, Gengchen, or Renchen, they can transform into dragons. They must be born in the third spring season, and also require the presence of壬,癸,亥, or 子 in the age or destiny to receive assistance from wind and thunder, allowing them to achieve great success.) However, if a dragon falls into the Si position, it may suffer the sorrow of degenerating into a snake or worm. (When the stars of dragon and jiao fall into Dingsi, Jisi, or Guisi, they degenerate into snakes and worms, indicating a poor and humble fate. The original text mistakenly wrote 'ren' instead of 'ru', and this is recorded as is.)

犴食虎豹蛟龍，切防狐狢。 （犴之為獸，其威毒難當，入山擒虎豹，下水啖蛟龍。然所畏者，狐狢也。或如洎宮分高強，運限見此等化道，主人威權赫奕，勢壓百僚。或流星小限見心月狐之類，則不測災禍。） 狢吞鼠蝠雉雞，怕逢豺狗。 （狐以此四物為食神。若運限見庚戌、戊戌之類，或流星婁金狗，返得實而見災傷。）

"The Wood Ox (Jingmu An) can eat tigers, leopards, and dragons, but must be extremely cautious of foxes and hares. (This kind of beast is fierce and venomous, difficult to resist; it can capture tigers and leopards on the mountain and devour dragons in the water. However, it fears foxes and hares. If the palace it falls into is strong and the fortune period also encounters such transformed paths, the master will have great authority and an overwhelming presence over all officials. But if a meteor or short period encounters 'Xin Yue Hu' (Heart Mansion) and similar things, there will be unexpected calamities.) 'Di Tu He' (Root Mansion) can swallow rats, bats, pheasants, and chickens, but fears encountering jackals and dogs. (Hare takes these four things as its food. If the fortune period encounters Geng Xu or Wu Xu, or if the meteor is 'Lou Jin Gou' (Dog Mansion), it will bring disaster and injury even when it is supposed to get food.)"

牛值丙子，夜畏焚欄之害。 （焚欄，丙申、丁丑、丁酉。牛羊冬夜生值此宮，主流移失所，飄蕩他鄉，不守祖業。） 鹿逢寅卯，春有銜花之榮。 （甲寅、乙卯為正山林。甲乙，草木之地，走獸之鄉。鹿洎此宮化瑞鹿，宜二三月，日生，則主財祿兼全，富貴顯旺。）

The person named Niu Jin Niu who is in the Bingzi palace should be cautious of fire burning the enclosure at night. (Fire burning the enclosure refers to Bingshen, Dingchou, and Dingyou. Cows and sheep born in winter at night in this palace will be displaced, wandering elsewhere, unable to hold onto their ancestral property.) The person named Zhang YueLu who encounters Yin or Mao in the year will have honor of picking flowers in spring. (Jiayin and Yimao represent the main mountain forest. Jiab and Yib represent the land of grass and trees, and the homeland of beasts. The deer in this palace transforms into a auspicious deer. If born in the second or third month during the day, it indicates wealth and honor, prosperity and success.)

燕入珠門，春生大貴。 （朱門，丙子、丙午、丁卯也。辛酉燕洎此宮，宜春日旺。） 蝠飛殿閣，夏降多財。 （殿閣，庚子、戊午、乙酉也。蝠至此宮，宜夏夜生，貴。）

Bats entering the vermilion gate indicate great fortune in spring. (The vermilion gate refers to Bingzi, Bingwu, and Dingmao. A bat of the Xinyou type entering this palace is auspicious when born in spring.) The "female earth bat" flying into the hall indicates wealth if born in summer. (The hall refers to Gengzi, Wuwu, and Yiyou. A bat entering this palace is auspicious when born in summer, indicating high status.)

龍居滄海無壬癸，號為枯蹇。 （滄海，壬子、壬戌、癸亥也。龍洎此宮，秋冬生者，謂之蟄藏之時，賴水以和之。若四柱中無癸亥子字，運不相扶，則枯涸蹇滯。若流星小限見水以濟之，不過一時之幸，豈有久長之福乎。）

The dragon resides in the vast sea but lacks the壬癸, resulting in a state of dryness and obstruction. The vast sea refers to Renzi, Renxu, and Guihai. When the dragon falls into this palace, those born in autumn or winter are at the time of hibernation, relying entirely on water for harmony. If the four pillars do not contain癸,亥, or 子, and the fortune does not come to support, then it becomes dry and stagnant. Even if a temporary flow of water appears to assist, it is only a short-term relief, and there is no lasting fortune.

燕入空門有丙丁，化作笑巢。 （空門，戊子、庚午、辛卯、己酉也。燕洎此宮，四柱中丙丁字多，或歲運見丙寅、丁卯、丁未、丙戌，若再失時，主人不得祖業，一似滾浪桃花，本無定性，隨風柳絮，豈有恆情，則是朝春暮謝之人。）

A swallow entering the empty gate accompanied by Bing and Ding transforms into a laughing nest. The empty gate refers to Wu Zi, Geng Wu, Xin Mao, and Ji You. If a swallow lands in this palace and there are many instances of Bing and Ding in the four pillars, or if the year or fortune includes Bing Yin, Ding Mao, Ding Wei, or Bing Xu, and if the time is also lost, the person will not inherit ancestral property. It is like a peach blossom drifting with the waves, without fixed form, or willow fluff carried by the wind, without constant sentiment. Such a person is one who blooms in the morning and withers by evening.

烏雉見蛇蚓以為才。 （丁巳蛇，癸巳蚓，烏雉忌。此宮宜春夏生，謂之食神。或歲運見蛇蚓之類，則主東謀西合，朝作暮成，無不稱意。） 虎豹遇豬羊而得食。 （豬羊，辛未、丁亥也。或戊午、壬午，皆為食神。或大小限流星見豬羊獐鹿，亦是。要在秋冬夜生，方得祿位。）

The crow and pheasant regard the snake and earthworm as food andofficial stipend. (Dingsi represents the snake, and Guisi represents the earthworm, which are usually disliked by the crow and pheasant; however, this palace is favorable for birth in spring and summer, and thus is considered as food god. If the year or big fate encounters the snake or earthworm, it indicates plans made in the east will be realized in the west, work done in the morning will be completed in the evening, and everything will be to one's satisfaction.) The tiger and leopard gain food when encountering the pig and sheep. (The pig and sheep refer to Xinwei and Dinghai, or Wuwu and Renwu, which are all food gods. Or if during the small or big fate period, the meteor appears along with the pig, sheep, deer, or antelope, it is the same. It is necessary to be born in autumn or winter at night to attain official rank.)

燕入滄海，家無四壁之憂。 （滄海，壬戌、癸亥也。燕洎此宮，四時不見好處，主人平生伶仃聰明，貧寒無倚。） 兔入山林，職居三品之重。 （山林，甲寅、乙卯也。兔洎此二宮，或運限行此地，貴則顯赫臺司風憲之職，宜春秋夜生，大旺。）

The swallow entering the ocean, there is worry of living in poverty with no family. (The ocean refers to Renxu and Guihai. When the swallow falls into this palace, it does not bring benefit in any of the four seasons. The master is intelligent but lonely and poor all his life.) The rabbit entering the mountains and forests, may attain an official position of third rank. (The mountains and forests refer to Jiayin and Yimao. When the rabbit falls into these two palaces, or when one's fortune or time reaches these positions, it is favorable for high office in the government and legal departments; being born in spring or autumn at night is most auspicious.)

龍吟嗆海得時，位顯三公。 （滄海，壬子、癸亥也。龍泊此宮，宜二三月生，要四柱中有壬癸亥卯子字助，運行此等宮分，可許發達，主調鼎鼐，變理陰陽，極品之貴。） 虎嘯山林，入格侯封萬戶。 （虎洎山林，要在秋冬夜生，五星安靜，歲運相生，貴主邊閫帥府之職，列土分茅。）

A dragon roaring in the vast sea at the right time will attain a high position, such as the Three Dukes. (The vast sea refers to Renzi and Guihai. When the dragon falls into this palace, it is suitable for birth in February or March. The four pillars should contain characters such as Ren, Gui, Hai, Mao, and Zi to assist. When the destiny moves to such palace positions, success is possible, indicating the ability to harmonize the state affairs and balance yin and yang, which is the highest rank of nobility.) A tiger roaring in the mountains and forests and entering a pattern can be granted the title of ten thousand households. (When the tiger is in the mountains and forests, it should be born in autumn or winter at night. The five stars should be calm, and the years and destinies should be mutually generating. When noble, it indicates a position as a general in the border defense or a marquis with land, indicating great power and authority.)

蛟吞日月，當為相府之才權。 （日月，壬午也，為龍鳳分宮。蛟洎此宮，春月生，四柱有助，歲運相生，主有文武拱隨，黔黎仰戴之命。） 虎嘯風雲，必顯將相之號令。 （更有甲辰為貴。若逢乙巳為權，甲辰、乙巳為風，壬癸為雲。若秋冬夜生，歲運洎此，主武職有邊廷建功升賞之喜。）

The dragon and phoenix are represented by the combination of Ren and Wu, which is known as Renwu. If a dragon is born in this combination during spring, and the four pillars support it, with the year and the ten thousand things (years and months) generating it, then the person will have the ability to gather scholars and warriors around him, and the people will look up to him. The tiger roaring amidst clouds and winds indicates the emergence of a general or minister who issues commands. If the combination of Jiachen is present, it signifies nobility; if Yisi is present, it signifies authority. Jiachen and Yisi represent wind, while Ren and Gui represent clouds. If someone is born in autumn or winter at night and the year and the ten thousand things fall into these combinations, they will achieve military success and receive rewards in the border regions.

兔入帝庭，光騰紫閣。 （帝庭，壬午、癸未也。兔泊此宮，宜春夜生，要柱中有甲乙辰戌丑未字，運限不盡鷹犬圍獵之物，則主早年發越，職升館閣清要之官，供奉翰林。） 狢登天府，名播乾坤。 （天府，辛亥也。狢洎此宮，得七八月生，臺司別駕之職。）

The rabbit entering the imperial court brings brilliance to the purple hall. (The imperial court refers to Renwu and Guiwei. If the rabbit is in this palace, it is favorable for birth in spring night, and the pillar should contain characters such as Jia, Yi, Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei. If the career period does not have signs of eagles or dogs hunting, it indicates early success, promotion to a clear and important official position in the government office, and service as a court scholar.) The "Root mansion" ascending to the imperial mansion spreads its fame throughout heaven and earth. (The imperial mansion refers to Xinhai. If the貉 is in this palace, those born in July or August can hold the position of assistant to the minister.)

虎口吞露，一世榮華顯位。 （吞露，丙寅也，又是本廟。虎洎此宮，秋冬夜生，柱中有甲寅乙卯之山林，歲運見壬午、戊午、辛未、辛丑、丁亥之類，則主發達非常。） 狐身著錦，平生富貴過人。 （著錦，戊辰也。秋夜洎此宮，化神狐著錦衣拜月，乃是富貴兩全，發達之造。）

The person whose mouth of the tiger receives sweet dew will have great prosperity and high status in this life. (Swallowing dew refers to Bingyin, which is also the native palace of the tiger. If the tiger is in this palace, and is born in autumn or winter at night, and the pillar contains Jiayin or Yimao (mountain forests), and if the year or destiny has Renwu, Wuuwu, Xinwei, Xinchou, or Dinghai, then it indicates extraordinary success.) The person whose body of the fox is wrapped in brocade will have extraordinary wealth and honor in life. (Wearing brocade refers to Wuchen. If it falls in this palace on a night in autumn, it transforms into a divine fox wearing silk robes and worshipping the moon, indicating both wealth and honor, and a prosperous destiny.)

占逢戊子庚辰，必食朝廷之祿。（戊子蝠廟，庚辰龍宮。宜秋夜生，歲運見草木之地，四柱中要有甲乙壬癸辰戌丑未字，定是腰金衣紫，黃堂之職。）木獬見庚辰乙丑，當為臺閣之官。（庚辰禁苑，乙丑本廟。獬豸，觸邪之獸，堯所出。獬洎此宮分，宜秋生，五星中不見鷹犬，運限高強，定主三公六卿之職。）

Those who draw the hexagram Wuzi and Gengchen will certainly receive the salary of the imperial court. Wuzi is the native palace of the bat, and Gengchen is the dragon palace. It is favorable for those born in autumn nights, when the year and destiny meet the land of grass and trees. If the four pillars contain characters such as Jia, Yi, Ren, Gui, Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, they will certainly wear a golden belt and purple robe, and hold the position of a high-ranking official. "The Dǒu Wood Xie" appears in Gengchen and Yichou, indicating a position in the government. Gengchen is the forbidden garden, and Yichou is the native palace of the Xie. Xie is a beast that distinguishes right from wrong. It is said to have appeared during the time of Yao. When Xie falls into these palace positions, it is favorable for those born in autumn. Among the five stars, there should be no presence of eagles or dogs. If the destiny and years are strong, they will certainly hold the rank of the Three Dukes and Six Ministers.

鼠入天倉，封妻廕子。 （天倉，壬子、甲午、辛亥也。宜秋冬夜生，歲運不見貓犬，貴為京宦勳戚之臣，夫榮而妻貴。） 蝠飛殿閣，振祖光宗。 （前已注。）

Rats entering the Heavenly Granary indicate a wife with noble status and sons who will receive official benefits. (The Heavenly Granary refers to Renzi, Jiawu, and Xinhai. It is favorable for birth in autumn or winter at night. If the person's age and destiny do not involve cats or dogs, they will attain high official rank and become a distinguished official in the capital, with their husband's honor bringing wealth and status to their wife.) "Female earth bat" flying into palace halls brings glory to the family's ancestors. (This has already been explained earlier.)

猿遊花洞，竊玉偷香。 （花洞，乙卯、乙酉。猿洎此宮，在春夜生，柱中再犯桃花煞、暗舍、貴人之類，輕則偷期苟合，重則墮落風塵。） 燕語雕樑，懸河劈竹。 （雕樑，乙卯也。燕洎此宮，乳更在夏日生，主人善言辭，性飄逸，貴旺則為諫諍黃門之官。）

A monkey playing in a flower cave steals jade and fragrant incense. (The flower cave refers to Yi Mao and Yi You. If a monkey falls into this palace, and is born in spring night, and the column again has the calamity of peach blossom, hidden harmony, and nobleman, then it is light to have private and improper relations, and heavy to fall into the world of courtesans.) A swallow talking on a carved beam speaks fluently and advances smoothly. (The carved beam refers to Yi Mao. If a swallow falls into this palace and breeds, and is born in summer, the person is good at speaking, with a free and easy nature; if the nobleman is strong, he can be an official who advises the emperor.)

壁水貐進躍天池，孫仲謀掌三分之國。 （天池，癸亥也，貐之正廟。歲運要見風雲之助，可發達。權主星壁水貐，洎癸亥宮，七月生，五十戊辰運化龍，始登位。）

The Bi leaps into the Tianchi, just like Sun Quan who controlled one third of the Three Kingdoms. (Tianchi is Guihai, the main temple of the Bi. The year and destiny must meet the assistance of wind and clouds to achieve success. Sun Quan's main star is the Bi, located in the Guihai palace, born in July, at fifty years old, when he entered the Wuchen destiny, he transformed into a dragon and ascended the throne.)

室火豬奮揚龍位，宋太祖登一統之基。 （龍位，庚辰也。豬洎此宮化驪龍，宜二月生，柱中有壬癸亥子字，歲運再見，方得發福。宋太祖主星室火豬，洎庚唇宮，二月生，四十二歲癸未運化龍入天河，即位一統。）

"The Shi Fire Pig rises in the Dragon position, just as Song Taizu established the foundation of a unified empire. (The Dragon position is Gengchen. The Pig falls into this palace and transforms into a dragon, suitable for birth in the second month. The pillar should contain characters such as Ren, Gui, Hai, or Zi. When the year or destiny cycle meets these again, blessings will manifest. Song Taizu's main star was the Shi Fire Pig, located in the Gengchen palace, born in the second month. At the age of forty-two, he entered the Guiwei destiny cycle, transforming the dragon into the Milky Way, thus ascending the throne and unifying the empire.)"

狼守天門，李密金鏞稱帝號。 （天門，辛亥也。狼洎此宮，宜秋夜生。密主星奎木狼，洎辛亥宮化天龍。二十四歲戊辰運化天狼入廚庫，僭號稱王。四十四歲化病犬，遂敗亡。） 狗行廚庫，苻堅洛芷占王稱。 （廚庫，戊申也。狗洎此宮，秋夜生旺。堅本星婁金狗，洎戊申宮，八月生，三十四歲辛亥運稱王。）

The "Kui Mu Lang" (奎木狼) stationed at the heavenly gate is like Li Mi who seized Jin Yong City and proclaimed himself emperor. (The heavenly gate is Xinhai. The wolf falling into this palace is auspicious for birth in autumn night. Li Mi's main star is "Kui Mu Lang," which fell into the Xinhai palace and transformed into the heavenly dragon; at twenty-four, he entered the Wuchen period, transforming into the heavenly wolf entering the kitchen warehouse, thus usurping the title of king; at forty-four, he transformed into a sick dog, leading to his downfall.) The "Lou Jin Gou" (娄金狗) moving through the kitchen warehouse is like Fu Jian who seized Lu Zhi and proclaimed himself king. (The kitchen warehouse is Wushen. The dog falling into this palace is strong when born in autumn night. Fu Jian's original star is "Lou Jin Gou," which fell into the Wushen palace, born in August, and at thirty-four, he entered the Xinhai period to proclaim himself king.)

雞叫龍樓，亂世守忠臣之節。 （龍樓，甲辰、戊辰也。雞泊此宮，宜秋丑寅時生。若在午時生，謂之報午雞，得自奔險難處守節，王陵、張九齡是也。） 雉飛鳳閣，明時展王佐之才。 （鳳閣，乙酉也。雉洎此宮，宜春貴。雉乃野禽，飛入風閣，至高至貴之處，不時之罕遇。如伊尹、傅說、太公、董仲舒、諸葛亮是也。）

A chicken crowing in the Dragon Tower can maintain the loyalty of a loyal minister in times of chaos. (The Dragon Tower refers to Jiachen and Wuchen. A chicken falling into this palace is most auspicious if born during the autumn hours of Chou or Yin. If born during the hour of Wu, it is called a chicken calling at Wu, capable of preserving virtue in difficult and perilous situations, as was the case with Wang Ling and Zhang Jiuling.) A pheasant flying into the Phoenix Hall can display the talents of a prime minister in a clear and prosperous era. (The Phoenix Hall refers to Yiyou. A pheasant falling into this palace is most auspicious if born in spring. The pheasant is a wild bird, flying into the highest and most esteemed place, the Phoenix Hall, is a rare opportunity, as was the case with I Yin, Fu Yue, Jiang Taigong, Dong Zhongshu, and Zhuge Liang.)

金烏止蛟廟，定標孝義之名。 （蛟廟，甲辰也。烏洎此宮，夏化鸚鵡，秋日化大鵬。日生主貴，夜生化返哺烏，定為孝子順孫。） 玉兔入蛇窠，必作漁樵之叟。 （蛇窠，丁巳也。兔泊此宮化病貓。如行此等運限或流星，主刑剋父母。命得此化道，主人林泉晦跡，如許由、巢父、周黨、嚴光也。）

The golden phoenix resting in the temple of the dragon indicates that one will be renowned for filial piety and righteousness. (The temple of the dragon refers to Jiachen. When the phoenix settles in this palace, in summer it transforms into a parrot, and in autumn it becomes a great swan during the day. Being born during the day signifies high status, while being born at night transforms into a phoenix that feeds its parents, indicating a filial and obedient son or grandson.) The jade rabbit entering the snake's nest indicates one will become an old fisherman or woodcutter. (The snake's nest refers to Dingsi. When the rabbit enters this palace, it transforms into a sick cat. If one encounters such a period or a meteor, it signifies punishment or harm to one's parents; if one's fate includes this transformation, they will retreat into the mountains and forests, like Xu You, Chao Fu, Zhou Dang, and Yan Guang. )

猿捧寶瓶最貴， （寶瓶，戊子、甲子也。秋日生化通天大聖。猿得此化道，大夫之職。） 猴行錦野必榮。 （錦野，辛未也。猴洎此宮，宜春夏日生，定主富貴之造。）

The most esteemed is the monkey holding a treasure jar, (the treasure jar refers to Wuzi and Jiazi. Those born in autumn are transformed into the Great Sage who reaches the heavens. The monkey attaining this transformation may hold the position of a high-ranking official.) The monkey walking through the brocade field will certainly achieve honor and prominence. (The brocade field refers to Xinwei. When the monkey is in this palace, it is most auspicious if born in spring, summer, or during the day, inevitably leading to a prosperous destiny.)

羊逢辛未戊辰，手持三尺法劍。 （辛未，羊之本廟，戊辰化瑞鹿。羊洎此宮，宜春夏生，四柱有田有草，方許發達。如大運行此，定遷刑曹律令之職。） 犴居乙未乙丑，職總六部之權。 （乙未，犴宮也，化騶虞。乙丑，獬宮，化獅子。犴洎此宮，宜秋夜生，柱中宜甲乙寅辰助，主極品之貴。）

The "Ghost Metal Sheep" is said to hold a three-foot divine sword when encountering the combinations of Xinwei and Wuchen. (Xinwei is the native palace of the Sheep, and Wuchen transforms into a auspicious deer. When the Sheep falls into this palace, it is favorable for birth in spring or summer, and if the four pillars contain fields and grass, then success is possible; if the person's great journey reaches this palace, they will certainly hold a position in the legal affairs office.) The "Well Wood Ox" is said to hold overall authority over the six ministries when encountering the combinations of Yiwei and Yichou. (Yiwei is the palace of the Ox, transforming into a zhouyu; Yichou is the palace of the xie, transforming into a lion. When the Ox falls into these palaces, it is favorable for birth at night in autumn, and if the pillar contains Jia, Yi, Yin, or Chen, it indicates the highest rank of nobility.)

獐值午辰，定是烏頭宰相。 （戊午，獐廟也，戊辰化狻猊。獐洎此等宮，宜春夏生，柱中要見寅卯甲乙字，及五星安靜，定主早年發達。） 馬地寅未，當為白首書生。 （庚寅化羸馬蹶蹄，癸未泥途淹足。馬洎此等宮分，在春夏生，柱中再戊己壬癸多，終是辛苦奔波，窗下寒儒。縱遇好運，亦不大發。衰則碌碌庸人，零丁孤苦。）

The "Willow Earth Badger" is destined for those born in the hours of Wu and Chen. These individuals are sure to become dark-horned ministers. Wuwu is the original dwelling of the Badger, and Wuchen transforms into the狻猊. When the Badger is in these palace positions, it is favorable for birth in spring or summer. The pillar should contain the characters Yin, Mao, Jia, or Yi, and the Five Stars should be calm. Such people will achieve success at an early age. The "Star Mansion Day Horse" is destined for those born in the hours of Yin and Wei. These individuals can only become white-haired scholars. Gengyin transforms into a thin horse that stumbles, and Guiwei represents muddy ground that drowns the feet. When the Horse is in these palace positions, it is favorable for birth in spring or summer. Even if the pillar contains more Wu, Ji, Ren, or Gui, they will still be hardworking and travel much, becoming poor scholars. Even if they encounter good fortune, they will not achieve great success. Those who are weak will be ordinary people, living in poverty and isolation.

蛇蚓互入龍窩，有文武拱隨之喜。 （龍窩，庚辰也，甲辰、壬辰近是。如主星翼火蛇，身命軫水蚓俱洎此宮，謂之互入蛇蚓。洎此宮宜春夏生，柱中喜見壬癸卯辰亥子字助，方為貴造。） 鹿馬雙臨鳳閣，得黔黎欽仰之功。 （風閣，乙酉也，又化花街。鹿馬同洎此宮，宜春夏日生，或秋日亦可。黔者白首也，黎者黑頭也。黔者外夷也，黎者中國人也。）

The interaction of "Wu Huo She" and "Zhen Shui Yin" entering the Dragon's Nest brings joy from the presence of literary and military officials following closely. (The Dragon's Nest refers to Gengchen, with Jiachen and Renchen being similar. If the main star is "Wu Huo She" and the body and destiny star is "Zhen Shui Yin," both falling in this palace, it is called She Yin mutual entry. Falling in this palace is favorable for birth in spring or summer. The column prefers to see the characters Ren, Gui, Mao, Chen, Hai, and Zi to assist, making it a noble birth.) The simultaneous presence of "Zhang Yue Lu" and "Xing Ri Ma" in the Phoenix Pavilion brings merit from the people's admiration. (The Phoenix Pavilion refers to Yiyou, which also transforms into the Flower Street. When Lu and Ma both fall in this palace, it is favorable for birth in spring or summer during the day, and also acceptable in autumn. Qian refers to an elderly person with white hair, and Li refers to a person with black hair. Qian also refers to foreign tribes, while Li refers to people from the Central Plains.)

牛鼠同宮，決主畏驚之處。 （牛鼠相反之禽，不可同宮。牛畏鼠咬，鼠畏牛蹄蹉踏，互相驚畏。二星若同宮，不論四時，主人一生眉頭不展。） 燕狐共洎，必須更改以分張。 （燕狐非其類也。若同宮，主人多有更變，弟兄分別異處。）

When Ox and Rat are in the same palace, the person will always be fearful and anxious. (Ox and Rat are two animals with opposite natures that should not be in the same palace. Ox fears being bitten by Rat, while Rat fears being trampled by Ox's hooves, causing mutual fear. If these two stars are in the same palace, regardless of the season, the person will have a furrowed brow all their life.) When Swallow and Fox are in the same palace, there will be changes and separation. (Swallow and Fox are not of the same kind. If they are in the same palace, the person will experience many changes and have siblings living apart from each other.)

翼入豬貐，恐子孫之難保。 （丁亥，豬廟也。癸亥，貐廟也。翼軫洎此宮，若在春夏日，或歲運行此二宮，定見小口之災。） 軫臨胃昴，慮妻妾之相刑。 （丁酉，雞棲也。乙酉，雉也。軫洎此宮值憂，夜生多刑妻克子。）

The "Wing Fire Snake" entering the territories of the pig and the hyena is likely to result in difficulties for the children. (Dinghai is the native palace of the pig, and Guihai is the native palace of the hyena. If Wing and Zhěn fall into this palace, and if it occurs in spring or summer during the day, or if the year's movement reaches these two palaces, there will certainly be disasters involving young children.) The "Zhěn Water Worm" approaching the "Stomach Earth Rooster" and "昴 Sun Chicken" should be considered as a concern for wife and concubine conflicts. (Dingyou is the dwelling place of the chicken, and Yiyou is the dwelling place of the rooster. If Zhěn falls into this palace, there will be worries and troubles, and those born at night are more likely to have conflicts with their wives and children. )

龍見虎無水而角摧， （蛟龍歲運至丙寅，或大小限見虎豹，秋冬夜生，柱中無壬癸亥子辰戌字助，富則官刑災害，貴則削貶遠方。） 龍值鷹晝生而翅折。 （己未鷹穴，辛未金雕鳥。秋冬生歲運值此，決主傷損血光，或癱瘓之疾。）

When a dragon meets a tiger without water, its horns will be broken. (If the dragon's year or destiny reaches Bingyin, or if it encounters tigers or leopards in its major or minor limits, and if it was born in autumn or winter at night, and there are no characters such as Ren, Gui, Hai, Zi, Chen, or Xu in the pillar to support it, then the wealthy will suffer official punishment and disasters, and the nobleman will be demoted and exiled to a distant place.) When a dragon meets an eagle during the day, its wings will be broken. (Jiwei is the eagle's dwelling, and Xinwei is the golden eagle. If one is born in autumn or winter and the year or destiny reaches this, it will certainly lead to bloodshed injuries or paralysis.)

燕飛子午，客路飄零。燕入門庭，音書遠寄。 （戊子沙汀，庚午臺榭，丁卯朱門，丁酉煙樓。燕洎此宮分，更在秋冬日生，多是商旅飄流異鄉。不然，從軍謫戌。）

Swallows flying in the positions of Zi and Wu indicate a traveler wandering far away; swallows entering the courtyard suggest distant correspondence. (Wuzi represents sandy banks, Gengwu represents pavilions, Dingmao represents vermilion gates, and Dingyou represents smoke towers. Swallows landing in these positions, especially if born in autumn, winter, or daylight, mostly indicate merchants drifting away from their homeland; otherwise, they may indicate soldiers serving in distant border posts.)

兔烏異類， （兔是山林走躍之物，烏乃飛舉之禽，不可同宮。烏得地必將兔傷，終為克戰。） 獐鹿同心。 （二獸乃山林同類之物，若同宮在春夏生，柱中有甲乙寅卯字，主其人“雍容禮樂文章士，瀟灑襟懷湖海人”。）

Rabbit and crow are not of the same kind. (The rabbit is an animal that leaps in the mountains and forests, while the crow is a bird that flies, so they cannot share the same palace. If the crow has a favorable position, it will certainly harm the rabbit, eventually leading to a conflict.) However, deer and elk are of the same kind. (These two animals are both from the mountains and forests. If they share the same palace and are born in spring or summer, and the pillar contains characters such as Jia, Yi, Yin, or Mao, the person will be a 'refined scholar of literature and etiquette, a man with a carefree spirit and broad-mindedness.')

兔見犬兮憂愁生， （庚戌，犬宮也。兔禽歲運值此，或大小限流年見婁金狗之類，更在秋冬日生，主不測凶禍。） 羊逢虎兮災禍至。 （丙寅，虎穴。鬼羊歲運至此，或大小限見虎豹之類，若秋冬夜生，決死無救。）

Rabbit meets dog, sorrow arises; (Gengxu is the dog's palace. If the rabbit's age or year meets this, or if the large or small limits encounter "Lou Jin Gou" in the current year, and if born in autumn or winter during the day, there will be unexpected misfortune and calamity.) Sheep meets the tiger above, disaster arrives; (Bingyin is the tiger's den. If "Gui Jin Yang" age or year reaches this place, or if the large or small limits meet tigers or leopards, and if born in autumn or winter at night, death is certain and there is no salvation.)

傷財失物，蛟龍日鼠相逢。 （蛟遇鼠失時，恐鼠蛟。主傷財物，驚畏不寧。得時，主得陰人財。） 口舌官司，雞遇月烏同值。 （癸酉，烏樓也。雞洎此宮，或歲運大小限見之，主是非不已。）

Injury to wealth and loss of property occur when the dragon meets the mouse on the Xu day. (When the dragon meets the mouse, it loses its time; the mouse may counterattack the dragon, leading to loss of property and anxiety; if it is timely, it may instead indicate gaining wealth from a woman.) Disputes and conflicts arise when the Rooster of the昴 and the Owl of the毕 Moon are in the same position. (Guiyou is the dwelling of the Owl. When the Rooster falls into this palace, or when it appears in the age, year, or large/small limits, it indicates continuous disputes.)

虎龍交戰，雞雉相爭。 （虎龍非同類之物，若同宮，必戰鬥。雞雉非一氣之禽，若同宮必不相和。多見傷財耗物。） 豬逢豹死， （壬寅，豹宮也。室豬歲運至此，或大小限見虎豹，更在秋冬夜生，決死無救。）

Tiger and Dragon fight, Rooster and Pheasant contend. (Tiger and Dragon are not of the same kind; if they share the same palace, conflict will arise. Rooster and Pheasant are not of the same class; if they share the same palace, they will not harmonize. This often indicates loss of wealth and expenditure.) Pig meets Leopard and dies. (Renyin is the Leopard's palace. When the annual or personal fortune reaches Renyin, or when the large or small limit encounters Tiger and Leopard, and if born in autumn or winter at night, death is certain with no salvation.)

牛見狼驚。 （甲戌，狼廟也。牛洎此宮，或歲運至此，或大小限見舉狼，主驚恐不寧，財物不聚。） 猛虎中槍，定有奔波之難。 （丙辰、丙戌，火槍也。虎歲運至此，更在冬日生，縱不傷命，亦主瘡毒暗傷，不測之災。）

A cow encountering a wolf becomes frightened. (Jiaxu is the native palace of the wolf. If a cow is in this palace, or if the year, luck, or limits reach this palace, or if the large or small limits meet the wolf, it indicates fear and unrest, and wealth cannot be accumulated.) A tiger that is shot by a gun will surely face difficulties and hardships. (Bingchen and Bingxu are fire guns. If the tiger's age or luck reaches these positions, and if it was born in winter during the day, even if it does not lose its life, it will suffer from sores, hidden injuries, and unexpected calamities.)

疑狐至酉，必主奸詐之心。 （丁酉雞棲，己酉雉穴也。狐洎此宮，得夜生，主人一生取不義之財。） 六畜逃亡，蓋是龍潛未地。 （乙未犴宮，丁未火野，己未角鷹，辛未金雕，癸未天羅。蛇龍洎此宮分，若再失時，主人一生困蹇。若歲運至此，主六畜死亡走失，財物耗散，人口不寧。）

A suspicious fox in the You position will surely develop a deceitful mind. (Dingyou is the roost of the chicken, Jiyou is the nesting place of the pheasant. If a fox is in this palace and is born at night, the person will throughout their life obtain unjust wealth.) The escape of domestic animals is due to the dragon being hidden in the Wei position. (Yiwei is the den of the dog, Dingwei is the fire field, Jiwei is the horn eagle, Xinwei is the golden eagle, Guiwei is the heavenly net. If snakes or dragons are in these palace positions and the time is lost, the person will be in constant hardship throughout their life; if the year or destiny reaches this position, it indicates the death and loss of domestic animals, the dispersal of wealth, and unrest among family members.)

三災迭至，皆因燕至辰宮。 （父母、己身、妻子災也。甲辰蛟龍，庚辰龍庭，壬辰蜃樓，二月蛟龍吐氣。燕洎此宮，被蛇龍吞之，以致三災纏害。） 鼠燕逢蛇，損子傷妻。 （丁巳，蛇穴也。二禽洎此宮，若在春夏夜生，或歲運至此，或大小限見翼蛇，主克妻子。不然，鰥寡孤獨之人。）

Three calamities follow one after another, all because the swallow has entered the Chen palace. (The three calamities refer to the parents' calamity, one's own calamity, and the wife's calamity. Jiachen is a dragon, Gengchen is the dragon hall, and Renchen is a mirage. In the second month, the dragon exhales its breath. The swallow falling into this palace is swallowed by the snake dragon, hence being plagued by the three calamities.) The rat and swallow meet the snake, resulting in loss of children and harm to the wife. (Dingsi is the snake's dwelling. When these two birds fall into this palace, if born during spring or summer nights, or if the age or destiny reaches 'Wing Fire Snake', it indicates harm to the wife and children; otherwise, it signifies a person who is single, widowed, orphaned, or lonely.)

獐羊遇虎，耗財破祖。 （丙寅，虎穴也。二禽畏虎。歲運大小限見之，主破耗財物，飄蕩祖業。不然僧道之流。） 狼行水道，須防沒溺之災。 （壬子、壬辰，暴水煞也。狼忌夏生，主飄零不受祖業。歲運至此，主刑，並是災禍。）

When a獐 and a羊 meet a虎, there will be loss of wealth and destruction of ancestral property. (Bingyin is the tiger's den. Both these animals fear the tiger. If this appears in the annual, monthly, or personal destiny chart, it indicates loss of wealth and drifting away from ancestral property; otherwise, it may lead to becoming a monk or a Taoist.) When a wolf travels along waterways, there is a risk of drowning. (Renzi and Renchen are dangerous water signs. Wolves are not suitable to be born in summer, leading to drifting and inability to sustain ancestral property; if the annual or monthly chart reaches this, it indicates injuries and various calamities.)

鹿走金宮，恐致刀砧之苦。 （金宮，庚申、辛酉也。鹿禽夜生，運至此化病鹿鋸角，主頭面瘡毒之疾，不測官司。） 蚓入豬口，害子傷孫。 （丁亥，豬窩也。蚓忌日生，歲運至此，災禍百端。冬日生不傷。）

Deer entering the metal palace may bring about suffering from the chopping block. (The metal palace refers to Gengshen and Xinyou. Deer are born at night, but when the destiny reaches these positions, the deer turns into a sick deer with its antlers cut off, indicating diseases of the head and face, as well as unexpected legal troubles.) "Zhen water worm" entering the pig's mouth harms the children and grandchildren. (Dinghai is the pig's dwelling. Worms are unfavorable to be born during the day; when the destiny reaches this position, many disasters will occur; if born during the day in winter, there will be no harm.)

蛇入雞窩，傷妻克母。 （雞窩，丁酉也。蛇洎此宮，春夜生，流星大小限見雞，主父母、妻子、已身不測之禍。） 牛龍喜遇， （牛性特重，龍性尊貴，皆是角力之星，皆不相傷。或主星金牛洎庚辰宮，或限至此，化犀牛玩月，夜生貴。）

A snake entering the chicken coop harms the wife and injures the mother. (The chicken coop corresponds to Dingyou. If a snake falls into this palace and is born during spring night, and if there is again a meteor in the size limit of the chicken, it indicates misfortune for the parents, wife, and oneself.) A cow meeting a dragon brings joy. (The cow is most steady, and the dragon is most noble; both are stars of strength, and they do not harm each other. Suppose the main star 'Cow Gold Ox' falls into the Gengchen palace, or if the limit or fortune reaches this palace, it transforms into a rhinoceros playing with the moon, and if born at night, it brings high status.)

猿馬交歡。 （猿乃戲耍之星，性愛騎馬。或宮洎丙午，或身命是馬，主人一生肥馬輕裘行花間，快樂風流之造。） 申宮虎豹好遷移， （甲申鎖藥箭，丙申陷阱，戊申大猱，庚申窩弓，壬申水澗，此三宮乃虎豹。秋生者，不問日夜，皆是絕地。若在春夏生者，主一生作事猶豫，心常憂戚，祖業不守，遷移不一。）

A monkey and a horse together bring joy. (The monkey is a star of playfulness, and it delights in riding horses. If the palace falls in Bingwu or the person's body and destiny star is a horse, then the person will have a life of riding fine horses and wearing luxurious fur, enjoying a happy and charming lifestyle.) The tiger and leopard in the Shen palace are fond of moving around. (Jiashen is a locked arrow, Bingshen is a trap, Wushen is a large monkey, Gengshen is a bow trap, and Renshen is a water ravine. These palaces are all dangerous places for tigers and leopards. Those born in autumn, regardless of day or night, are in a dead end; if born in spring or summer, they will be indecisive in their actions, often troubled by worries, unable to hold onto ancestral property, and constantly moving from place to place.)

午宮蛟龍還發福。 （龍乃剛健之物，陽之精也。午乃陽之正位。蛟龍春生，洎甲午、丙午、壬午，寄為福厚，要柱有風雲雷雨助之，為福厚之人，乃是鳳閣龍樓眉八彩，玉階金殿目重瞳，九五飛龍之位。）

The dragon in theWu Palace (Wu) actually gains prosperity. (The dragon is a strong and vigorous creature, representing the essence of yang energy; Wu is the proper position of yang. The dragon is born in spring and falls in Jiawu, Bingwu, and Renwu, where it resides and receives abundant blessings. However, it requires the assistance of clouds, winds, thunder, and rain in the pillar to become a person of great fortune—this is the position of the flying dragon in the ninth and fifth, known as the Nine in the Fifth. Such a person would have the phoenix pavilion and dragon palace, eight-colored eyebrows, jade steps and golden halls, and eyes with double pupils.)

鷹蛇非類， （鷹，己未也。蛇值夏秋日生，洎此四野空田無草木之處，輕則頭日傷損，重則夭壽。歲運同斷。鷹乃擊鷙之禽，蛇乃蜿蜒之物，故宜此宮，亦是絕地。） 狐犬非類。 （狐所畏者犬也。主星心狐，身命星婁狗，或歲限見此，日生損壽，夜生驚恐不寧。）

Eagles and snakes are not of the same kind. (The eagle corresponds to Jiwei. Snakes are born in summer and autumn during the day, and if they appear in this open field without grass or trees, they may suffer injuries to their head and face, or even die prematurely; the same applies to the years and cycles. An eagle is a bird of attack, while a snake is a winding creature, so even though they both reside in this palace, it is still a place of absolute misfortune.) Foxes and dogs are also not of the same kind. (The dog is what the fox fears. The ruling star is 'Heart Mansion Fox,' and the body and destiny star is 'Lou Jin Dog.' If this star appears in the years or cycles, those born during the day will lose their lives, while those born at night will experience fear and unrest.)

牛角合宮，宗親喪魄。 （蛟，雌龍也，有角無鱗故畏。若秋冬日，宮泊四野，歲運至此，主克母，傷陰人、小口之禍。） 豹豬同位，小口亡魂。 （豹豬非同處之物。二星同泊，主一生子息寡少，官司不休。）

The combination of 'Niu Jin Niu' and 'Jiao Mu Jiao' in the same palace indicates that relatives will suffer from loss of spirit and distress. (Jiao is a female dragon without scales, and has a horn, so cattle fear it. If this occurs in autumn or winter during the day, and the palace position is in the outskirts, with the annual and yearly cycles arriving here, it will cause the mother's death and harm women and young children.) The combination of 'Bao' and 'Zhu' in the same palace indicates the death of a young child. (Bao and Zhu are not compatible. When these two stars fall together, it indicates a lifetime of few children and continuous legal disputes.)

烏雉喜辰， （甲辰、戊辰、庚辰，龍門之位。烏雉洎此宮，化金鑾噪龍門，宜春秋日生貴。） 豬羊忌酉。 （辛酉刀砧，癸酉天壇，皆豬之絕地。大怕二八月子時生，乃祭祀之時。歲運逢之，決死無救。）

Crows and pheasants favor the Chen position. (Jiachen, Wuchen, and Gengchen are the Dragon Gate positions. When crows and pheasants fall into this palace, they transform into golden phoenixes making noise at the Dragon Gate, which is auspicious for birth during spring and autumn at daytimes, leading to high status.) Pigs and sheep avoid the You position. (Xinyou is the knife砧, and Guiyou is the heavenly altar, both are the death positions for pigs. They particularly fear birth during the first hour of the Zi period in February and August, which is precisely the time for worship and sacrifice of animals; if this occurs in the year or destiny, it will result in certain death with no salvation.)

狼鼠聚而或奸或盜， （狼性貪暴，鼠性好竅。二性同宮，日生乃是奸貪之輩；夜更宮洎黑道，必是穿窬之流。旺則聚眾橫行。） 雞兔會而為客為賓。 （雞本家養靈禽，兔乃山野之物，雖不類，然同宮亦無傷害。若洎子午卯酉之宮，偏宜商，藝術榮身。）

Wolves and rats gathering together are either villains or thieves; (Wolves are greedy and fierce, rats are fond of digging and stealing. When these two elements are in the same palace, those born during the day are greedy villains; those born at night with the palace position falling on the Black Path will certainly be thieves who dig through walls and climb through windows; if the momentum is strong, they will gather in groups and act recklessly.) Chickens and rabbits meeting together can be guests or hosts. (Chickens are domesticated spiritual birds, while rabbits are wild creatures. Although they are different kinds, they do not harm each other when in the same palace. If they fall in the palace of Zi, Wu, Mao, or You, it is especially suitable for business or establishing a career through skills.)

滄海蛟龍，恆有濟人之喜。 （滄海，壬子、癸亥也。龍乃陽剛之物，九五之尊，為霖作雨，蘇濟生民，況落滄海，更在春夏日生，主人寬洪海量，納諫如流，博施濟眾，仗義疏財。） 山林虎豹，常懷恨物之嗔。 （山林，甲寅、乙卯也，虎豹賴此以藏身。秋冬夜虎豹有威，若日生畏獵人，見物而不得食故恨。得此命者，主人一生狠暴不仁，飲食貪婪無厭。）

In the vast ocean, the dragon often brings joy to people. (The vast ocean refers to Renzi and Guihai. Dragons are yang creatures, residing in the position of Nine in the Fifth, capable of bringing rain and saving the people. Moreover, when they are in the vast ocean, and born in spring and summer during the day, they indicate a person who is broad-minded, open to advice, generous, and helpful. ) In the mountains and forests, tigers and leopards often harbor anger. (Mountains and forests refer to Jiayin and Yimao. Tigers and leopards rely on them for shelter. During autumn and winter at night, tigers and leopards are powerful; but if born during the day, they fear hunters. When they see prey, they cannot catch it, thus generating resentment. Those with such a destiny are usually cruel, unkind, greedy, and indulge in excessive eating and drinking.)

狐傷雞雉兮定克陰卑， （胎命星是雞雉，夜生或行癸卯運，或歲限見心狐，主陰人小口有災，己身暗傷殘病。） 羊逢虎豹兮多防尊老。 （羊洎山林之宮，秋冬生，或行丙寅、壬寅運，流星大小限見虎豹豺狼，日生主刑剋父母，夜生己身難免凶禍。）

A fox injuring a chicken or a pheasant indicates a calamity for female relatives and young children; if the person's destiny stars are chicken or pheasant, and they are born at night or undergo the Guimao period, or if the year, destiny, or limit encounters the Heart Mansion, there will be disasters for women and children, and the person themselves will also suffer hidden injuries and frequent illnesses. A sheep encountering a tiger or leopard requires extra caution regarding elders. If the sheep is in the mountain forest palace, born in autumn or winter, or undergoes the Bingyin or Renyin period, and encounters tigers, leopards, jackals, or wolves in the stars or limits, those born during the day will suffer from the punishment of parents, while those born at night will face personal misfortune.

豹躔犴位，須防六畜之災。 （豹洎山林之宮，或行乙未運，或流星大小限見井木犴，主六畜犧牲，瘟疫而死。） 犴入龍宮，亦主虛惶之擾。 （蛟龍畏者犴也。犴至水道，春夏日生，或行庚辰運，或流星大小限見蛟龍，此時蛟龍得地有威，定有戰鬥之擾。貴則削職剝宮，富主傷財獄訟。）

The leopard entering the position of the犴 indicates a need to beware of calamities involving livestock. (If the leopard is in the mountain forest palace, or if it is in the Yiwei period, or if the meteor appears in the major or minor limits of the 'Well Wood犴', it signifies that livestock will be sacrificed, suffering from plague and dying.) When the犴 enters the dragon palace, it also indicates disturbances from false alarms. (The dragon fears the犴. When the犴 reaches the water channel, and it is born in spring or summer during the day, or if it is in the Gengchen period, or if the meteor appears in the major or minor limits of the dragon—then the dragon gains strength and authority, leading to conflicts: the nobleman will lose his position and office, and the wealthy will suffer financial loss and legal disputes.)

鼠性虛靈，狼心狡猾。 （二星宜黑道，秋冬夜生旺，乃暗禽也。） 虎見鼠則恃尊凌卑， （鼠畏者貓也。虎形類貓，故有驚怖拱伏不已者，必受欺凌。虎行旺運，流星小限見鼠，主其年得意傷財，是非擾攘。）

The rat is timid and intelligent, while the wolf is cunning and deceitful. These two stars are suitable to be in the Black Path, and they become strong in autumn and winter nights, as they are both dark animals. When the tiger encounters the rat, it relies on its superior position to oppress the weak. The rat fears the cat, and since the tiger resembles the cat in shape, the rat becomes terrified upon seeing the tiger and lies on the ground, unable to move, inevitably being oppressed. If the tiger is in a prosperous period and the rat appears in the small limit of a star, it indicates that although one may be successful in that year, there will be financial loss and disputes.

犬逢狼則以強伏弱。 （犬在冬夜，歲運大小限見奎狼，主是非獄訟，受人制伏，不能遂心。） 安靜也，蛇蚓攘草。 （乙丑、乙未、甲子、甲戌，此四宮乃蛇蚓安身之地，四時皆福厚。）

A dog meets a strong wolf and is subdued by strength. (When a dog is in winter night, and the year, master cycle, and small cycle indicate "Kui Mu Wang," it signifies disputes and lawsuits, where the dog is controlled by others and cannot achieve its desires.) If it is quiet, it is the snake and worm stretching in the grass. (The four palaces of Yi Chou, Yi Wei, Jia Zi, and Jia Xu are places where snakes and worms rest, and they are prosperous in all seasons.)

驚惶也，獐鹿刀砧。 （甲申、庚申、辛酉，金旺之地，故化藥箭刀砧。更在秋日生，定遭傷害。） 虎豹潛行跨木，宜遊于山谷。 （虎豹，暗禽也，性喜見火。宮洎午宮，喜行庚寅，運美。）

The frightened animals are the deer and the elk colliding with the knife砧. (Jiashen, Gengshen, and Xinyou are places where metal is strong, so they transform into medicinal arrows and knife砧; if born in autumn, they will surely suffer harm.) The tigers and leopards move stealthily across the woods, and it is suitable to travel through the mountains and valleys. (Tigers and leopards are hidden birds that prefer to see fire. When their position falls in the午宫, and they move through Gengyin, their fortune will be favorable.)

蛟龍遁跡乘舟，好住於江湖。 （遁跡，秋冬生也。甲子為舟。宮洎在此，喜行壬子、壬辰、癸亥運，不貴亦富。） 獐鹿同群，聚嘉賓之宴會。 （獐鹿乃山林同類之物，假如主星柳土獐宮泊山林之地，流星小限得張月鹿，主有喜慶。）

A dragon hidden and riding a boat prefers to dwell by rivers and lakes. (所谓遁迹, means being born in autumn or winter. The Jiazi stem transforms into a boat. If the palace position falls here, it is favorable to have the Renzi, Renchen, and Guihai periods, leading to wealth and honor.) A deer and a獐 living together can gather guests for a banquet. (The獐 and deer are both forest animals. If the main star 'Willow Earth獐' is located in a forest area, and the meteorological limit also has 'Zhang Moon鹿', it indicates good fortune and celebration.)

女牛相遇，值婚婭之歡娛。 （女即織女星，牛即牽牛星，二星遇七夕之夜會於鵲橋。假如主星女土蝠得七月夜生，流星小限見牛金牛，其年主有婚姻之兆。） 蚓司禽於雞雉， （蚓所畏者雞雉。忌春夏日生，歲運見之，不測凶災。）

The meeting of "Nǚ Tǔ Fú" and "Niú Jīn Niú" signifies the joy of marriage and union. (Nǚ refers to the Vega star, Niú refers to the Altair star, and these two stars meet on the night of the Qixi Festival across the magpie bridge. If the main star "Nǚ Tǔ Fú" is born in the seventh lunar month at night, and a meteor is observed during the small limit period of "Niú Jīn Niú," there will be a sign of marriage that year.) "Zhěn Shuǐ Yǐn" is controlled by the rooster and the pheasant. (Yǐn is afraid of the rooster and the pheasant. Those born in spring, summer, or during the day are to be avoided, and if the year or destiny encounters these, there may be unexpected calamities.)

鹿頻避乎虎豹。 （鹿所怕者虎豹。宮洎山林，秋冬夜生，歲限見此，為禍匪輕。） 誠惶誠恐，鼠蝠燕入蛇鱔之窠。 （蛇穴丁巳，鱔魚辛巳，三禽忌。洎此宮嫌春夏生，主一生衣食不給，只要克子。）

Deer must constantly avoid tigers and leopards. (Deer fear tigers and leopards. If the palace position falls in the mountain forest, and if it is born in autumn or winter at night, and if the year, destiny, or life span encounters them, the calamity will be severe.) One should be genuinely fearful and anxious if mice, bats, or swallows enter the nests of snakes and eels. (Dingsi represents a snake's nest, and Xinsi represents eels; these three creatures are all to be avoided. If this palace position falls in this area and is born in spring or summer, it indicates a life of insufficient food and clothing, and also leads to the harm of children — the original text here has a missing character '刑妻' after '只要', but it is recorded as is without supplementation.)

將殯將亡，與堆塢泊狐狢之地。 （己卯狢，癸卯狐穴。三禽泊此宮，日生夜生皆不宜。若歲運大小限見之，主官刑纏害，疾病非常。不然，刑父母、克妻子。）

When encoffining is about to take place and death is imminent, it is associated with the pile of debris in the land of foxes and badgers. Jimao is the land of badgers, and Guimao is the land of foxes. If these three birds fall into this palace, it is not suitable whether they are born during the day or at night. If the year, luck, or the large and small limits encounter this, it indicates official punishment, legal troubles, and unusual illness; otherwise, it will also cause legal troubles with the parents and harm the wife.

諸星有用，看得時生化之權。 （假如蛟龍在二月生，謂之出洞龍，三月生謂之桃花浪暖頭崢嶸，四五月謂之行雨龍，博施濟眾，皆謂有用得時，須要泊在滄海、江湖、潭洞之地。“要斷須明四時輕重、晝夜明時，切莫執一而論。”）

All stars are useful or not depending on whether they are timely and have the authority of generation and transformation. For example, if a dragon is born in the second month, it is called an emerging dragon; if born in the third month, it is called a peach blossom wave warm with prominent horns; if born in the fourth or fifth month, it is called a rain dragon, capable of benefiting many. These are all considered timely and useful, but they must fall in places like the sea, rivers, ponds, or caves. To make an accurate judgment, one must understand the importance of the four seasons and the brightness and darkness of day and night. Do not fixate on one aspect alone.

三限無成，論入格出沒之用。 （三限者，即大限、小限、流星也。如三星也化道低弱，互相吞伏，克戰不寧，卻看主星入格不入格，得時不得時。如入格得時，縱有事不為大害。若三星克戰不化，主星受制無救，決死無疑。大抵星禽之論，須明得地失地，得時失時，有化無化，有用無用。得者，如蛟旺春夏，喜江海用。寅虎豹旺秋冬，樂山林，用風霞。）

When the three limits (San Xian) achieve nothing, one must examine whether the main star is in a proper pattern (ge) and whether it appears or disappears. The three limits refer to the great limit (Da Xian), the small limit (Xiao Xian), and the meteor limit (Ling Xing). If the three stars' transformed paths (hua dao) are weak, and they mutually devour each other, fight against each other, and are not at peace, then we should turn to examine whether the main star is in a proper pattern or not, and whether it is timely or not. If the main star is in a proper pattern and timely, even if there are events, they will not cause great harm. But if the three stars fight and cannot form a transformation, the main star is restrained and has no rescue, then death is inevitable. In general, this discipline of star and Qin (bird) (qin) requires one to understand clearly whether one is in a favorable place or not, whether one is timely or not, whether there is a transformation or not, and whether there is usefulness or not. the so-called 'getting' (so-called "getting") refers to, for example, the dragon (Jiao Long) being strong in spring and summer, and preferring rivers and seas; the tiger and leopard (Yin Wei) of the Yin position (Yin) being strong in autumn and winter, and enjoying living in mountains and forests, taking advantage of wind and mist (fengxia).

明禽嫌暗地，暗宿忌明方。 弓箭獵人，走獸宜乎夜誕。 （弓箭獵人，走獸所畏。若春夏則無此類。若在秋冬夜生，亦無所傷。）

Bright birds dislike falling in dark places, and hidden dwellings dislike falling in bright directions. Arrows and hunters are what wild animals fear. Wild animals are suitable to be born at night. (Arrows and hunters are what wild animals fear. If it is in spring or summer, there are none of these; if born at night in autumn or winter, it will not harm them.)

刀砧湯火，飛禽最喜日生。 （刀砧湯火，飛禽所畏。日生者飛禽高舉，豈能傷哉？有災必輕。） 飛禽忌入天羅，山虞必致。 （天羅，甲戌、乙亥也。飛禽命洎四野，秋冬夜生，歲運值此，禍患百端，官刑、獄訟不已。）

The knife and砧, and boiling water and fire, are most feared by flying birds. (Flying birds born in daylight can fly high and are not harmed; if there is misfortune, it will be light.) Flying birds most fear entering the Heavenly Net, which brings disaster like that of hunters in mountains and marshes. (The Heavenly Net refers to Jia Xu and Yi Hai. If a flying bird's destiny falls in the four directions, and it is born in autumn or winter at night, and the year or destiny also meets these, there will be many troubles, continuous legal troubles and punishments.)

走獸愁逢地網，災惡須防。 （地網，甲辰、乙巳也。走獸命洎山林四野之地，更冬日生，歲運值此，重則非災橫禍，輕則克子傷妻。） 飛禽逢丙丁為遊蕩，身處八方。 （飛禽宮洎山林，冬夜生，見丙丁為火光煞，為遊蕩星，主人平生不得祖業，泛梗飄篷，朝東暮西而度口。）

Wild animals are most troubled when encountering the upper earth net, and disasters and evils must be guarded against. (The earth net refers to Jiachen and Yisi. If the destiny palace of wild animals is located in the mountains and forests, and they are born in winter during the day, and the year or destiny cycle coincides with this, then severe cases may result in sudden misfortunes, while lighter cases may lead to harming children and spouses.) Birds are most affected when encountering Bing and Ding, leading to wandering and drifting. (If the bird's palace is located in the mountains and forests, and they are born in winter at night, encountering Bing and Ding indicates a fire calamity, also known as the wandering star. This person will not inherit ancestral property, like a broken branch drifting about, surviving by moving from east to west.)

走獸遇壬癸以飄零，家無四壁。 （壬癸，水道也。夏日生為暮水煞，同上斷。） 小限與身命同沖，喪歌薤露。 （相沖者，即六宮煞也。子午、卯酉、丑未、寅申、己亥、辰戌等沖也。如身命宮主是壬子，小限宮主是丙午之類。）

Wild animals meet壬癸 and will drift away, leaving the family with nothing but four walls. (壬癸 are water channels. If born during the summer day, it is the sudden flood evil spirit, and the method of judgment is the same as the previous one.) When the small limit and the body's destiny are in conflict, a song of薤露 is sung. (所谓相冲 means the six palace evil spirits:子午, 卯酉, 丑未, 寅申, 巳亥, 辰戌 are opposite. For example, if the body's destiny palace is Renzi, and the small limit palace is Bingwu, etc. The original text mistakenly wrote「巳亥」as「己亥」, and it is now recorded as such.)

太歲逢運限互並，病入膏盲。 （太歲，即命主星也。假若主星角木蛟秋冬生，運枯涸之地，大小限見虎豹流星，見井木犴之類是也。） 貴賤賢愚，五主之中悉載。 （主星入格主則貴，失地不化則賤。化道高強，禽星淳厚則賢。生不遇時，宮不得五星克戰則愚。）

When the Tai Sui and the destiny period coincide, the illness is terminal. The Tai Sui is the ruling star of the destiny. For example, if the ruling star is the Horn mansion and the person is born in autumn or winter, and then during their life journey they reach a dry and barren place, and both the large and small limits encounter tigers and leopards, or if a meteor appears with the Well Wood Ox, this is an example. Whether one is noble, humble, wise or foolish is all recorded in the five rulers. If the ruling star enters a proper pattern, the person is noble; if it is in an inappropriate place and does not transform properly, the person is humble; if the transformation is strong and the auspicious stars are thick, the person is wise; if born at an inauspicious time, the palace position is not suitable, and the five stars clash, the person is foolish.

吉凶禍福，三禽之內消詳。 （化道高強，得時得地則吉，戰克吞伏則凶。三禽即大限、小限、流星也，要安靜淳和，不相吞伏，方見好處。）

Good and bad fortune, happiness and misfortune, are to be carefully examined within the three birds. (If the paths are strong and powerful, and they are in the right time and place, then it is good. If there is conflict, conquest, or mutual consumption, then it is bad. The three birds refer to the great limit, the small limit, and the meteor. They must be calm and harmonious, and not consume each other, to show benefits.)

星禽雲奧，卜算精微。學者於斯講明，如鑑之視形，如容之應響。苟得精明無爽毫髮，言雖陋已，理實確哉。總結一篇之大旨，勉之。

Star and禽 (a term often translated as "birds" or "creatures") studies are profound and deep, and the principles of divination are intricate and precise. Scholars who study these matters should strive for clarity, just as a mirror reflects form accurately or an echo responds to a call without the slightest error. If one can truly achieve precision down to the finest detail, then although this text may be simple, its principles are indeed reliable. This summary encapsulates the main idea of the entire passage, and I hope scholars will diligently pursue this study.