Qin Xing Yi Jian (禽星易見)

臣等謹案《禽星易見》一卷，明池本理撰。本理贛州人，《明義·藝文志》載所著有《禽遁大全》四卷，《禽星易見》四卷。此本僅作一卷，蓋傳抄者所合併也。禽星之用不一，此專取七元甲子局用翻禽倒將之法，推時日吉凶，以利於用。

We have carefully examined: "The Bird Stars Made Easy to See" is a single volume written by Chi Benli of Ganzhou, Jiangxi during the Ming dynasty. The "Ming Yi · Art and Literature Catalogue" (which should be "Ming Shi · Art and Literature Catalogue") records his works as "The Complete Collection of Bird Stars" in four volumes and "The Bird Stars Made Easy to See" in four volumes. However, the version that has been passed down today is only one volume, probably because later copyists merged the four volumes into one. The methods used in the art of bird stars are not limited to one, but this book specializes in the "Seven Yuan Jiazi System." It uses the methods of "Flipping the Bird Stars" and "Reversing the General" to deduce auspiciousness and inauspiciousness from the day and hour, for practical use. The "Seven Yuan" refers to dividing the sixty Jiazi into seven cycles, each cycle of sixty days having a leading star. "Flipping the Bird Stars" calculates one's own bird stars, while "Reversing the General" calculates the opponent's bird stars.

或以為其法始於張良，本風后神樞鬼藏之旨為兵家秘傳。蓋好事者附會之說，其實於一切人事得失趨避，無所不占。

Some people believe this method originated from Zhang Liang in the early Han dynasty, based on the principles of the Yellow Emperor's minister Feng Hou's works, the "Shen Shu" and "Gui Cang," and that it is a secret transmission among generations of military strategists. This is actually a fabrication by enthusiasts. In terms of practical application, this method can be used to predict and assess all aspects of human affairs, including gains and losses, advancement and retreat, choices and decisions, and avoiding misfortune and seeking good fortune. It is not exclusive to the military.

凡條營立寨吉時特問一及之而已，所論禽官性情喜好、吞啖、進退取化之理，較他書為簡明，而以時日禽為彼我公用之禽，專用翻禽為我，倒將為彼，乃其獨得之解，尤為可採。

As for choosing a favorable time to set up a camp, the text only mentions it briefly. It explains the duties, temperaments, preferences, mutual consumption, and changes of the various bird stars more clearly than other books on the method of divination by birds. It treats the daily bird and the hourly bird as shared bird stars between both sides, using 'fanning the bird' to represent our side and 'reversing the general' (i.e., 'arriving at the general') to represent the enemy. This is its unique insight and particularly worth recording.

惟不載制曜，較異於他書。至以斗木為□，故其性最弱靜而安閒，非□豸之□，亦足訂星家之訛異，存之與壬遁諸書參覽，由不失為古之遺法也。

But the book does not include the method of "zhi yao," differing slightly from other books on divination. As for its designation of the "Dou Mu" asterism as a bird, the character is missing in the original text, but according to the following passage, "it is a water bird, that is, a crab," so it says this bird has a weak and quiet nature, rather than the "xie zhi" (a mythical独角神兽, a horned divine beast capable of detecting evil and distinguishing right from wrong), which is actually "xie zhi" as mentioned in ancient texts. This point alone is sufficient to correct a long-standing error among star and fate scholars. Keeping this book and comparing it with works like Liu Ren and Dun Jia still remains a valuable ancient method left by our ancestors.

乾隆四十六年十月恭校上 總纂官 臣 紀昀 臣 陸錫熊 臣 孫士毅 總校官 臣 陸費墀

In the 46th year of Qianlong (1781 AD), in the tenth lunar month, the work was carefully compiled and presented for the emperor's inspection. The chief editors were three officials: Ji Yun, Lu Xixiong, and Sun Shiye. The chief proofreader was Lu Fei Chi. The above information refers to the date and the official titles of the compilers of the Siku Quanshu who submitted their work for the emperor's review.

課以象推，事因星驗。 凡占人事吉凶，以二十八宿於掌演之，觀彼我之禽何者得地？於是以禽變爻象推之，以□成敗。

Lesson patterns rely on star divination, while human affairs are verified by the response of the bird stars. The original text notes: when divining the fortune or misfortune of human affairs, one arranges the twenty-eight constellations on the palm to perform the divination. One then examines which bird star of the opposite direction is "in its proper place"—meaning that it falls into a palace position suitable for its nature. Then, one proceeds further by examining the hexagram images transformed by the bird star, in order to distinguish success from failure. ("□" is a missing character in the original text, and according to the meaning, it should be "distinguish.")

推十二位之迭興，虛、奎、畢、鬼、翌、氐、箕是申子辰日上星，危、婁、觜、柳、軫、房、斗是巳酉丑上星，室、胃、參、星、角、心、牛是寅午戌日上星，壁、昴、井、張、亢、尾、女是亥卯未日上星。

To calculate the animal stars that take turns ruling each of the twelve earthly branches, the distribution is as follows: the seven star groups 「Xu」, 「Kui」, 「Bi」, 「Gui」, 「Yi」, 「Di」, and 「Ji」 are assigned to the three days of Shen, Zi, and Chen; the seven star groups 「Wei」, 「Lou」, 「Zui」, 「Liu」, 「Zhen」, 「Fang」, and 「Dou」 are assigned to the three days of Si, You, and Chou; the seven star groups 「Shi」, 「Wei」, 「Can」, 「Xing」, 「Jiao」, 「Xin」, and 「Niu」 are assigned to the three days of Yin, Wu, and Xu; and the seven star groups 「Bi」, 「Mao」, 「Jing」, 「Zhang」, 「Kang」, 「Wei」, and 「Nv」 are assigned to the three days of Hai, Mao, and Wei. The twenty-eight star groups are divided into four groups of triple harmony, each containing seven stars. When making a divination, first determine which group of triple harmony the earthly branch of the day belongs to, then find the ruling star among the seven stars of that group.

演四七禽之行用。 二十八宿之禽，各所有司，如角木蛟、亢金龍之類，各有所屬。凡於十二宮演之，以占人事禍福。

To deduce the specific use of the twenty-eight stars of the constellations, the original text notes that each of the twenty-eight constellations has its own governing affairs. For example, 'Jiao Mu Jiao' (the Horn mansion, belonging to the Wood element, with the bird Jiao), and 'Kang Jin Long' (the Neck mansion, belonging to the Metal element, with the bird Long). Each constellation has its own element and bird. When divining, these are placed into the twelve palaces for deduction, used to predict human affairs and their fortune or misfortune.

角軫周天，佈列丑寅之分； 自角及軫一周天也。角始寅，軫始丑。

Starting from the "Horn mansion" and counting to the "Chariot mansion" completes a full circle around the sky. The twenty-eight mansions are arranged on the palm, beginning at the positions of Chou and Yin. The original text notes: starting from the Horn mansion and ending at the Chariot mansion constitutes a full circle of the sky. When arranging the mansions on the palm diagram, the Horn mansion begins from the Yin position, and the Chariot mansion begins from the Chou position—these are the two reference points for positioning the twenty-eight mansions.

蚓蛇直日，飛嗚春夏之時。 蛇遇春夏則飛躍，蚓到秋冬則鳴吟。

On the days when "Chariot Mansion Water Earthworm" (Chariot Mansion, belonging to the Water element, with the animal being an earthworm) and "Next Mansion Fire Snake" (Next Mansion, belonging to the Fire element, with the animal being a snake) are in charge, it coincides with the time when these animals are active in spring and summer, and vocal in autumn and winter ("wu" should be "ming"). The original commentary notes: snakes become active and leap about in spring and summer, while earthworms lie underground and make sounds in autumn and winter. This shows that the animals associated with the stars have periods of prosperity and decline. When judging fortune and misfortune, one should first check whether the animal corresponding to the current star is in harmony with the current season.

方其推七元甲子之旬，定四時進將之位。 凡七元起例，皆甲子所值之宿為『將頭』。如一元，又以虛、張、室、軫之類為『氣將』。凡七元禽星，各以甲子直宿為『首將』。

Then calculate the seven cycles of Jiazi to determine the positions of the generals in the four seasons. The original text notes: the starting method for the seven cycles is to take the host corresponding to the Jiazi day of the original cycle as the "general's head." For example, the first cycle uses the hosts "Xu," "Zhang," "Shi," and "Zhen" in turn as the "Qi General." The禽stars of the seven cycles each take the host corresponding to the Jiazi day of the original cycle as the "first general." In other words, to calculate the禽, one must first determine which cycle the day falls into among the seven cycles, and then determine who the "general's head" of that cycle is.

先於子午卯酉之上，但分甲己以順求，凡七元二十八將。皆以甲子、己卯、甲午、己酉直宿為『氣將』。

First calculate from the positions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You. Only use the heavenly stems Jia and Ji in sequence to determine them. Seven units combined result in twenty-eight general stars. The original text notes: all use the hosts corresponding to the days Jiazi, Jimao, Jiawu, and Jiyou as "qi jiang." That is, sixty days form one unit, within which each of the four days Jiazi, Jimao, Jiawu, and Jiyou govern fifteen days, and the four general stars exactly divide the sixty days.

又於虛奎畢鬼翌氐箕而循次。 凡七元皆以甲子直宿為『進神將頭』，且如一元虛、二元奎、三元畢、四元鬼，五元翌、六元氐、七元箕，各元皆以其首將為例，每一元有四個將星，所以七元共二十八將。

Following the order of 「Xu」, 「Kui」, 「Bi」, 「Gui」, 「Yi」, 「Di」, and 「Ji」 in a cyclic manner. The original text notes: seven elements all take the mansion corresponding to the Jiazi day of their original element as the 「Advancing God's Head」. Specifically, the first element's head is Xu mansion, the second is Kui mansion, the third is Bi mansion, the fourth is Gui mansion, the fifth is Yi mansion, the sixth is Di mansion, and the seventh is Ji mansion. Each element takes its own initial general as the standard; within one element there are four generals, so seven elements total twenty-eight generals, exactly matching the number of the twenty-eight mansions.

星有進有退，所以知□弱之機； 進者，以將星之前十五星為進星。如一元虛宿為將，則自虛宿逆數至星宿十五星為進星；其退者，則自虛宿下危宿起，順數到柳宿十三星為退星，其次氣將又從前之將星下先退者數起，至先進第二星為進星。危宿先是退星，今以危順數至張十五星為進星，則星張二星是先進者，今又為進，是進中之進也。凡占人事得此，其吉可勝言哉！循環常見十五星進，十三星退，才無遺失。

The stars known as 'qin xing' are divided into 'jin xing' and 'tui xing'. From the distinction between advancing and retreating stars, one can discern the key to strength and weakness. ('□' is a missing character in the original text, and according to the meaning, it should be 'strong'; throughout the text, wherever the term 'strong' is used in the context of comparing strength between two sides, the original text often has missing characters, and this is the same here). The original text notes: 'Jin xing' refers to the fifteen mansions before the general star. For example, if the first general star is the mansion of Xu, then count backwards from Xu to the mansion of Xing, which is fifteen mansions in total, and all of these are considered 'jin xing'. 'Tui xing' refers to the thirteen mansions starting from the mansion of Wei, counting forward to the mansion of Liu, which are all considered 'tui xing'. When it comes to the next general star, the counting starts again from the mansion that was previously considered 'tui xing' under the previous general star, and counts forward to the second mansion that was previously considered 'jin xing', which becomes the new 'jin xing'. The mansion of Wei, which was originally a 'tui xing', is now counted forward from Wei to Zhang, which is fifteen mansions, and all of these are now considered 'jin xing'. Therefore, the mansions of Xing and Zhang, which were originally 'jin xing', are now again 'jin xing', which is called 'jin zhong zhi jin'. If a divination concerning human affairs results in such a configuration, it is extremely auspicious and there is no end to the good fortune. Following this cycle continuously, it is always fifteen mansions for 'jin xing' and thirteen for 'tui xing', ensuring there is no omission or error.

又如七元第二將，以卯位井宿為將星，則自井宿逆數至斗宿十五星為進星，自鬼宿順數至箕宿十三星為退星。其退星許入未申酉戌亥子，進星位為退中進。占病得退中進者，則主病尚未退。如進星入午巳辰卯寅丑，退星位為進中退，占求財、謀望得進中退，今雖許，後來反悔不成，由是□弱已分，而勝負可□矣。

Another example: the second star of the seventh element is seated at the卯 position, which is the Well mansion. From the Well mansion, count backward fifteen mansions to reach the Dipper mansion; these fifteen mansions are advancing stars. From the Ghost mansion, count forward thirteen mansions to reach the Winnowing Basket mansion; these thirteen mansions are retreating stars. If retreating stars fall into positions that should belong to advancing stars, such as 未, 申, 酉, 戌, 亥, and 子, this is called 'retreating among advancing'; if this occurs in a divination about illness, it indicates that the illness has not yet subsided. Conversely, if advancing stars fall into positions that should belong to retreating stars, such as 午, 巳, 辰, 卯, 寅, and 丑, this is called 'advancing among retreating'; if this occurs in a divination about seeking wealth or planning matters, it means that although something is agreed upon now, it will later be regretted and not completed. In this way, strength and weakness are clearly distinguished, and victory or defeat can be determined (the last two characters '□' are missing in the original text, but according to the meaning, the first should be 'strong' and the second 'seen').

禽或伏或飛，於此□吉凶之事。 上擒下曰『飛』，番禽也。下擒上曰『伏』，到將也。入本官曰『進』，背本宮曰『退』。對本宮曰『□』，合本宮曰『合』，在本官曰『廟』。故好宮欲得飛，惡宮欲得伏，不犯本宮曰『利』。又曰：不飛、不伏、不進、不退、不□、不合曰『逆』。

Some of the禽星 are "hidden" (伏) and some are "active" (飞). By distinguishing between flying and hidden, one can discern whether an event is auspicious or inauspicious (the original text is missing a character here, which should be "辨"). The original commentary explains: when the upper position captures the lower position, it is called "flying" (飞), referring to the capture of our own禽星; when the lower position captures the upper position, it is called "hidden" (伏), referring to the capture of the opponent's禽星. When the禽星 enters its own native palace, it is called "advancing" (进); when it moves away from its native palace, it is called "retreating" (退); when it is opposite to its native palace or in opposition six positions away, it is called "clash" (冲); when it harmonizes with its native palace, it is called "harmony" (合); and when it is exactly in its native palace, it is called "temple" (庙). Therefore, when the禽星 falls into a fortunate palace, one hopes it will "fly"; when it falls into a malevolent palace, one hopes it will "hide". If it does not clash with its native palace, it is called "favorable" (利). It is also said that if the禽星 neither flies nor hides, neither advances nor retreats, neither clashes nor harmonizes, this state of being without a clear position is called "reverse" (逆).

觀其亢在亥井，亥子，江湖蛟龍所樂之鄉，水禽興旺之地，故曰亢泊亥格，取困龍出井。

Now looking at the section where 「亢金龙」falls in the亥 position:亥 and子 are great waters of rivers and lakes, which are the native lands where dragons delight to dwell and where water birds flourish. Therefore, the section of Neck mansion in亥 is taken as the image of 「困龙出井」—a dragon long confined escapes a dry well and reaches great water, indicating a transformation frompredicament to通畅, and a situation where the oppressed finds relief.

尾逢卯林。 寅卯，山林虎豹得地之宮，山禽所樂之位，謂尾泊於卯格，取猛虎出林，乃雲龍風虎之象。

"The Tail Mansion (尾宿) of fire, whose animal is the tiger, meets the卯 position of mountain forest. The original text notes: the寅 and卯 positions are mountain forests, which are the proper grounds for tigers and leopards, and also the favored positions for mountain animals. Therefore, the configuration of Tail Mansion at卯 is taken as the image of 'a fierce tiger emerging from the forest.' This represents a situation where the phenomena of cloud following the dragon and wind following the tiger occur, indicating a strong sense of mutual influence and great prestige."

寅其心胃之遊好，心泊寅而變虎，故課曰狐假虎威。胃泊寅為天宮，乃變化之地，課曰『斬關』。凡事當以謀勝，不可以力勝。

The position of寅 is the place where 「Heart Mansion」 (Heart mansion, belonging to the Five Phases of Moon, with the animal being a fox) and 「Stomach Mansion」 (Stomach mansion, belonging to the Five Phases of Earth, with the animal being a wild chicken) enjoy themselves. The Heart mansion resides in寅, and the fox uses the tiger's position to transform into a tiger, so the name of this divination is 「Fox Borrowing Tiger's Authority」. The Stomach mansion residing in寅 is the heavenly palace, a place of transformation, so the name of this divination is 「Cutting the Gate」. If one obtains these two divinations, all matters should be won through strategy rather than by force.

子乃箕奎之所欣。 箕泊子乃旺地，為喜宮，豹變之象。奎泊子為樂宮，□和萬事，故課曰『鏡掛妝臺』。

The position of the Zi branch is a favorable place for both "Ji Shui Bao" (Ji mansion, belonging to the Water phase, with the animal豹) and "Kui Mu Lang" (Kui mansion, belonging to the Wood phase, with the animal狼). The original commentary states: the Zi branch in the Ji mansion is a thriving position, belonging to a favorable palace. It takes the image from the "Gai" hexagram in the I Ching, "A gentleman transforms like a leopard," indicating a transition from hidden to revealed affairs. The Zi branch in the Kui mansion is a joyful palace, capable of harmonizing all matters (the missing character in the original text should be "harmonize"). Therefore, the name of this divination is "Mirror Hanging on the Makeup Stand," indicating that all matters are clear, secure, and appropriate.

觜軫丑，虛翌辰，四時興旺以有象； 觜泊丑課曰『猴在高林』，秋冬得祿，作事平穩。軫泊丑課曰『斷輪』，此禽惟六月占之吉。虛泊辰課曰『遙望有氣』，謀事有成，出行吉。翌泊辰課曰『魚躍龍門』，乃蛇入龍窩之象，此時化龍，百謀如願，利應試。

"The Monkey of the Fire (Zi Host, belonging to the Fire element, with the animal monkey) falls in the position of Chou, the lesson is called 'Monkey in the High Forest,' which brings good fortune in autumn and winter, and affairs proceed smoothly. The Worm of the Water (Zhen Host, belonging to the Water element, with the animal snake) falls in the position of Chen, the lesson is called 'Broken Wheel,' and this animal is only auspicious in June. The Emptiness Mansion of the Day (Xu Host, belonging to the Day element, with the animal mouse) falls in the position of Chen, the lesson is called 'Distant View with Vitality,' which brings success in planning and auspicious travel. The Snake of the Fire (Yi Host, belonging to the Fire element, with the animal snake) falls in the position of Chen, the lesson is called 'Fish Leaping over the Dragon Gate,' symbolizing a snake entering a dragon's nest. At this time, the snake can transform into a dragon, and all plans will be fulfilled, especially favorable for taking exams."

星參午，房危酉，百謀成就而稱心。 星泊午為樂宮，故課曰『三光普照』，又曰『紅光貫日』，凡占得此，作事有光明之象。參泊午為好合之地，課曰『順水行舟』，謀事順，如有神助也。

The Star Mansion (Star Host) at the position of the Sun, with its animal being a horse, and the Three Stars Mansion (Three Stars Host) at the position of Water, with its animal being a monkey, both fall in the position of the Horse. The Room Mansion (Room Host) at the position of the Sun, with its animal being a rabbit, and the Rooftop Mansion (Rooftop Host) at the position of the Moon, with its animal being a swallow, both fall in the position of the Rooster. All endeavors will be successful and things will go as desired. The original commentary states: The Star Mansion at the position of the Horse is a joyful palace, so the lesson is called 'Three Lights Illuminating All,' also known as 'Red Light Piercing the Sun'; whoever receives this lesson will have a clear and bright appearance in their affairs. The Three Stars Mansion at the position of the Horse is a favorable and harmonious place, the lesson is called 'Sailing with the Current,' meaning that plans will proceed smoothly, as if aided by a deity.

龍居尊位，富貴得所； 亢泊巳為喜宮，泊亥為樂宮，是為落泊得地，故謂富貴得所。

The dragon occupies a noble position, thus wealth and honor are properly placed. The original commentary states: "The mansion of the dragon (亢金龙)" falls in the巳 position as a favorable palace, and in the亥 position as a joyful palace. These two positions are considered suitable for the dragon to rest, hence it is said that wealth and honor are properly placed. The巳 position is the original land of the dragon and snake, while the亥 position represents a vast body of water. The dragon residing in these places can fully display its abilities. When this is involved in divination, it indicates that the subject's position is stable and their wishes are smoothly realized.

兔狡狐疑，致事當詳。 房泊酉曰『守株待兔』，占者宜變，不宜守舊，惟秋月吉，餘月不利。心泊午曰『貯疑』，作事猶豫。如演泊天宮化麒麟，能降犴宿，故曰致事當詳。

The rabbit is cunning and the fox is suspicious, so when these two animals appear, one should carefully examine matters repeatedly. The original text notes: "The Room Mansion" falls in the酉 position, and the lesson is called "Waiting by the Stalk," meaning the diviner should be flexible and not stick to old methods. Only in the third month of autumn is it favorable, while other months are unfavorable. "The Heart Mansion" falls in the午 position, and the lesson is called "Holding Doubt," indicating hesitation in decision-making. If the calculation leads to the heavenly palace, the fox can transform into a qilin, which can subdue the "Well Wood Ostrich." Therefore, one should carefully consider matters—since the same animal falling into different palaces results in completely different fortune outcomes.

婁入巳宮，赴任喜遷於貴爵。 婁泊巳為自得長生之地，為喜宮，課曰『鑄印御廚』，占得此數，百事稱心，利科舉、遠行、赴任。

"The娄金狗" (Lour mansion, belonging to the Metal element, with the animal dog) enters the Si palace, indicating taking office and promotion with joy from receiving a noble title. The original text notes: When Bond mansion is in Si, it is its native palace, a favorable palace, and the lesson is called "Casting the Seal and Managing the Imperial Kitchen" — casting the seal symbolizes receiving an official position, and managing the imperial kitchen symbolizes abundantofficial stipend and sustenance. Those who draw this number will have all affairs go smoothly, especially benefiting those taking the imperial examinations, traveling far, and taking office.

犴行未廟，刻舟有待於佳音。 井泊未為庫地、為廟，課曰『刻舟傳佳音』。泊亥曰『刻舟求劍』，泊卯曰『孤雁銜蘆』，為天宮、月宮、風位，能吞龍食虎，占者百福亨臻，求官貴顯。

"The Well Mansion" (Well Host) belongs to the Wood element, with the animal form of the犴, a fierce beast resembling a tiger. When it reaches the position of Wei, it is in its temple position, like waiting by a boat and eventually receiving good news. The original text notes: the Well Mansion resting in Wei is a repository position and also a temple position, with the lesson name "Waiting by the Boat to Receive Good News." If it rests in Hai, it is called "Waiting by the Boat to Find a Sword," and if it rests in Mao, it is called "Solitary Goose Carrying a Reed." The position of Mao also serves as the Heaven's Palace, the Moon's Palace, and the Wind position. In this case, the Well Mansion's犴 can swallow dragons and eat tigers, and the fortune-teller will receive a hundred blessings, and those seeking official positions will certainly attain high status.

茲蓋龍入鑊湯，豈無鱗甲之損害 凡蛟泊午，龍泊未，皆曰『湯火』。凡於五月、六月占之，未利必有損傷。

This is like a dragon falling into a boiling cauldron, how could its scales and armor remain unharmed (the final character 「□」 is missing in the original text, but according to the meaning, it should be a sentence-ending particle, hence 「哉」). The original commentary states: whenever 「角木蛟」is in the position of午, or 「亢金龙」is in the position of未, it is called 「汤火」. If such a configuration appears in the months of May or June, it is not only unfavorable but certain to cause damage. The hours of巳and午 belong to fire, which is the most dreaded place for dragons and snakes.

虎遭陷□，未免皮毛之破傷。 箕泊辰為忌宮，故課曰『虎遇陷□』，占者中有小人作難，必致傷財物，肢體有傷。

A tiger falling into a trap inevitably suffers injuries to its skin and fur. The original text notes: "Ji Shui Bao" falling into the Chen position is a forbidden palace, hence the name of the divination is "Tiger Meets Trap." Among those involved, there will be small people causing trouble, inevitably leading to loss of property and potential injuries to the limbs and joints.

謀多虛，而猿困寅鄉； 參泊寅為忌宮，課曰『猿狐失伴』，作事如月影波心，捉摸不定。

Planning affairs often ends in failure because the monkey is trapped in the寅 position. The original commentary states: "Water monkey" falling in the寅 position is a forbidden place, and the lesson is called "Monkey and fox lose their companions." Doing things is like the moon's reflection on water, uncertain and hard to grasp.

事難成，而羊行夜路。 鬼泊申為忌宮，課曰『羊行夜路』，言其前進危難，作事虛險。

The matter is difficult to accomplish because the sheep is walking on a night path. The original commentary states: "Ghost mansion, metal, sheep" (Ghost mansion, belonging to the metal phase, with the sheep as its animal) falling in the position of Shen is a forbidden place. The name of the divination is "sheep walking on a night path," indicating danger and difficulty ahead. Although it seems there is hope, in reality it is empty and dangerous.

犀喪角者，傷嗟耕石之良難； 牛泊戌，而丑刑戌也。故課曰『犀失牛角』，占者得此，必有失脫之患。

A rhinoceros loses its horn, lamenting the hardship of plowing fields and breaking stones, which it cannot bear. The original commentary states: "Ox mansion" (Niuxiu, the Ox mansion, belonging to the Metal element, with the animal being an ox) falls in the position of Xu. Since Chou and Xu are in mutual conflict, the name of this divination is "Rhinoceros Losing Its Ox Horn." When one receives this divination, they are certain to suffer from loss or omission.

鳳折翅乎，感嘆失巢之可懼。 昴泊未宮，乃難為情合之地，課曰『飛鳳失巢』。泊亥曰『鳳凰折翅』，占者防折傷手足之虞。

The phoenix breaks its wings, evoking a lament for the fear of losing its nest. The original commentary states: "The mansion of昴宿, which belongs to the element of the sun, has the bird as a chicken; the missing character in the original text should be 'chicken,' as this character is often missing in the original text wherever昴宿's bird is mentioned." When this occurs in the position of Wei, it is a place difficult for harmony, and the lesson is called "Flying Phoenix Losing Its Nest." When it falls in the position of Hai, it is called "Phoenix Breaking Its Wings," and the person seeking the divination should beware of injuries to their hands or feet.

弄波入暗，豈□所宜？ 斗泊丑為忌宮，乃出明入暗，課曰『游魚弄波』，謀望得此者，凶□則損身傷命。

In the water, playing and moving from bright to dark places, is this suitable for crabs? (The missing character in the original text is inferred from the entry on "Dipper mansion" which reads "that is crabs," so it should be "crab.") The original commentary notes: "Dipper mansion belongs to wood, its animal is crab," and when it falls in the position of Chou, it is a forbidden position, which symbolizes moving from bright to dark, and the lesson is called "fish playing in waves." If one seeks to take action and comes across this lesson, it indicates a severe misfortune that may lead to harm to the body and life. (The missing character in "severe misfortune" is inferred to be "very.")

災失伏歲，非狳所務。 狳泊亥為忌宮，占宅得此，百怪在門，必主勞傷損耗。

Disaster arises from losing the hidden annual position. This is not something a mink should do. The original commentary states: "Wall mansion (Wall mansion, belonging to the Water phase, its animal is the mink)" falling in the亥 position is an inauspicious palace. When this lesson is obtained in divination of a dwelling, it indicates that the family will face many strange occurrences at the gate, inevitably leading to hardship and injury, and the family's fortune will be depleted.

燕壘南枝，逆風忌朱口之蛇； 危泊巳為朱口，謂燕入翌蛇之穴，必被蛇擒，故課曰『燕壘南枝』。泊丑曰『船下危灘』，原夫泊不得地，乃危險之甚也。觜泊巳為逆宮，課曰『逆風打火』，事若逆行，反為身害。泊酉曰『朱口破石』，為蟲口喃喃，則主是非迭迭。

The swallow builds its nest on the southern branch, and going against the wind is most dangerous if it encounters the red mouth snake. The original commentary states: "The swallow in the month of Wei" falls on the position of Si, which is the red mouth, equivalent to the swallow falling into the den of the fire snake "Yi Huo She", inevitably being captured, so the name of the lesson is "Swallow's Nest on the Southern Branch." When it falls on the position of Chou, it is called "Ship Below the Dangerous Shoal"; fundamentally, it is about lacking a proper place to rest, thus danger reaches its peak. "Zui Huo Hou" falling on the position of Si is in the reverse palace, the lesson name is "Against the Wind to Light a Fire," meaning if things are done in reverse, it will harm oneself. When it falls on the position of You, it is called "Red Mouth Breaking Stone," symbolizing the sound of insects, indicating continuous disputes and verbal conflicts.

室楫囚禁，隔岸射空房之兔。 室泊寅為忌宮，格取『暗室思明』。泊午乃旺甚之地，曰『小舟失掉』。泊戌為囚禁，占者謀望有阻，作事主闇昧不明。房泊丑為畏宮，格取『隔江射兔』。泊巳為『燈照空房』，占者妻妄不利，謀望不成。此二禽不宜用，□則招咎，守舊則安。

The boat oar is trapped in a confined place, just like shooting a rabbit in an empty room from across the river. The original text notes: "Room mansion (房日兔) and Encampment mansion (室宿) belong to the fire element (五行属火), with their animals being pigs (豕). The character here is missing in the original text and should be '豕'. In the entire text, the animal for Encampment mansion is often missing." When this falls in the寅 position, it is a forbidden palace, taking the pattern "thinking of brightness in darkness." When it falls in the午 position, it is a very strong position, called "losing the oar" (the character '掉' should be '棹', meaning losing the oar). When it falls in the戌 position, it indicates being confined, and the person's affairs will face obstacles, and their actions will be obscure and unclear. When "Room mansion" falls in the丑 position, it is a position of fear, taking the pattern "shooting a rabbit across the river." When it falls in the巳 position, it is called "a lamp lighting an empty room," indicating that the person will have difficulties with their wife or concubine and their affairs will not succeed. These two animals should not be used; any reckless action will bring misfortune, but maintaining tradition will ensure safety. The missing character in "if one acts recklessly, misfortune will follow" should be "动" or "妄" based on the parallelism with "if one maintains tradition, safety will follow."

大底氐虛嫌耗，防失物以喪身；女軫自刑，恐驚心而駭汗。 氐泊申曰『自帶空亡』，謀望破財失脫。虛泊申入觜位曰『鼠被猴擒』，占者錢財耗散，六畜損傷。女泊卯為伏斷之宮，元子宮乃子刑卯，故曰『自刑』。軫泊卯為畏宮，占者事宜斟酌，此數大凶。

In general, 「Dishi Tuhè」 (Dishi mansion, belonging to the Earth element, with the animal貉) and 「Xu Rishu」 (Xu mansion) are most prone to loss and dispersion, and one should be cautious of losing property or even danger to oneself. 「Nü Tuofu」 (Nü mansion, belonging to the Earth element, with the animal bat) and 「Zhen Shui Yun」 (Zhen mansion, belonging to the Water element, with the animal earthworm) mutually harm each other, possibly causing great shock and cold sweats. The original text notes: When Dishi mansion falls in the position of Shen, it is called 「self-emptiness」, leading to failure in affairs and loss of wealth. When Xu mansion falls in the position of Shen, it enters the position of 「Zhi Huohou」 (Fire Monkey), called 「mouse captured by monkey」, resulting in loss of wealth and damage to livestock. When Nü mansion falls in the position of Mao, it is a position of being cut off, as its original position is in the position of Zi (which harms Mao), so it is called 「self-harm」. When Zhen mansion falls in the position of Mao, it is a position of fear, and the person involved must consider matters carefully, as this lesson is very凶.

異刑露角，立見敗蹤，虎豹宜居山林，蛟龍宜泊湖海，若演于田野，則露形角，為不得地矣。故云『勞碌敗□』。

If the position falls into a place of mutual harm, the form and horns become exposed, immediately showing signs of failure. Tigers and leopards should dwell in mountains and forests, and dragons should reside in lakes and seas; if the calculation leads to a position in the fields, the body and horns have nowhere to be concealed, and thus the location is not suitable, hence it is said 'toil and failure' (the last character is missing in the original text, but according to the meaning, it should be 'qu', meaning labor in vain and ultimately losing out).

星入元宮，應難害汝。 元宮者，本宮也。凡蛟龍狼犴虎豹之類，雖云尊而且貴，若泊得地，故助身□，故能降服諸禽。若泊不得地，反為卑禽所制。

The entering of the禽 star into its own original palace makes it difficult for external forces to harm you. The original commentary states: the term 'original palace' refers to one's own palace. As for creatures such as dragons, wolves, tigers, and leopards, although they are powerful, they must find a proper place to rest in order to enhance their strength and subdue other creatures. If they cannot find a proper place to rest, they may instead be subdued by weaker creatures. This shows that the hierarchy of strength and weakness is not fixed; it depends entirely on the palace where they are stationed.

蝠懷陰險以宜夜，蚓畏鋤鍬豈在春？ 女軫皆夜禽，皆日藏夜動，占者得此，諸率不宜，防詐。若泊湯火、刀砧，必主目足之患。

Bats are deceitful and only act at night; earthworms fear hoes and plows, not just in spring. The original text notes: the Girl Mansion and Chariot Mansion are both night birds, hiding during the day and active at night. If one draws these two birds, nothing is suitable for various affairs, and one should beware of being deceived. If they fall into evil mansions such as those of soup and fire, or knife and mortar, it indicates illness in the eyes and feet.

猴多奸，孤多疑，事猶豫而不□；鹿無心，獐無膽，又欺詐而下卑。 此數禽卑弱不可用事，占事得此，內有小人作難，頻見口舌。

Monkeys are cunning and deceitful, foxes are suspicious and hesitant, and they lack the ability to make decisions. Deer have no firm will, and wild boars lack courage, and they are also deceitful and of low status. The original text notes: these animals are all weak and incapable of being entrusted with tasks. If this is drawn in a divination, it indicates internal small people causing trouble and frequent disputes and gossip.

馬見草則奔，星泊寅為祿庫，故課曰『陸地行車』。泊戌曰『升殿朝元』，占者見機而動。

The Star Mansion sees green grass and must gallop. When the Star Mansion falls in the寅 position, it is considered the禄库, so the lesson is called "Traveling on Land." When it falls in the戌 position, it is called "Ascending the Hall to Pay Homage to the Supreme," and the diviner should seize the opportunity and advance promptly.

兔望蟾而孕。 兔泊酉為喜宮，遇月旬占之吉。

The rabbit looks at the moon to become pregnant. The original commentary states: "The Room mansion" (Fang Ri Tu) falling in the You position is a favorable palace. When encountering the Month Builder or the current month's ten-day period, it is auspicious. Ancients believed that the rabbit becomes pregnant by looking at the moon, hence they took You as the western direction where the moon rises, allowing the rabbit to receive the vital energy here.

猿喜變通，又主是非之入耳； 此禽作事遲滯，縱泊得地，亦不宜用，占者防詐及是非。

The monkey's nature is inclined towards adaptability, yet it tends to bring about disputes and gossip. The original commentary states: this bird acts slowly and carelessly; even if it finds a suitable place to rest, it is not suitable for use. Those who divinate should beware of being deceived and involved in disputes over words.

烏能反哺，常招口舌以臨身。 此禽能泊得地變化，能服諸禽。泊子課曰『狂鴉啄噪』，泊辰曰『翅遮明月』，泊申曰『靈雀捕蟾』，占者必主田地交爭，死亡之象也。

Crows can feed their mothers, yet they often bring disputes upon themselves. The original commentary states: "The Bird of the Mansion of Bi (Bi宿), which belongs to the Moon in the Five Phases, is the crow. If it can settle properly and bring about change, it can subdue other birds. If it lands on the Zi position, the lesson is called 'Crows Screech Noisily'; if it lands on the Chen position, it is called 'Wings Covering the Bright Moon'; if it lands on the Shen position, it is called 'Spirited Crows Catching the Toad'; the diviner must interpret this as disputes over fields, even possibly indicating death.

若見尾箕雄偉，眾獸莫當； 占兵得此，百戰百勝，諸事允貞以弘，大明之象。

If one encounters the "Tail Fire Tiger" and the "Ji Water Leopard," these mighty and fierce beasts would overwhelm all other animals. The original commentary states: if these two animals appear in a divination, military campaigns will result in a hundred victories. All affairs will proceed correctly and on a grand scale, indicating a prosperous and flourishing situation.

角亢高□，餘禽咸服。 此二禽能吞啖降伏諸禽，占兵雄盛，出戰大勝。

"The Horn mansion (Jiao Mu Jiao) and the Neck mansion (Kang Jin Long) are strong and powerful, with all other birds bowing to their command (the original text is missing a character, which should be 'strong'). The original commentary states: these two birds can devour and subdue all other birds, occupying the position of the military commander, demonstrating great military strength and achieving great victories in battle."

豈知狗化天鰲，能擒狼豹； 婁泊巳與丑宮化天鰲，泊天宮與湯火，獅子反食諸禽，凡占百事吉，不利西行。

How could one expect that a dog could transform into a heavenly鳌 and turn around to capture wolves and leopards. The original commentary states: "Liu Jin Gou" (the Dog of the Hour of the Turtle) when falling in the position of Si or Chou can transform into a heavenly鳌; when falling in the heavenly palace or the position of boiling water, it transforms into a lion, turning around to devour other birds and beasts. All matters divined are favorable, but it is unfavorable to go west.

燕變鵬鳳，反食蛟龍。 危泊酉，化大鵬，降諸獸，其泊他宮宜斟酌。

The swallow transforms into a great鹏 and a phoenix, and in reverse, it devours the dragon and the jiāo. The original commentary states: "The Wei swallow" falls in the You position, transforming into a great鹏, capable of subduing all beasts; however, when it falls in other palace positions, it should be considered separately, and cannot be universally regarded as auspicious.

狐本每食乎□，遭□化鷹則傷狐命； 昴泊亥化蛟，泊卯化鳳。胃泊午化鷹，故能食狐。

Foxes usually eat wild chickens, but once the wild chicken becomes an eagle, it ends up harming the fox's life (the two missing characters are inferred from the self-commentary as 'the stomach of the earth chicken transforms into an eagle, thus able to eat the fox,' so the character should be 'chicken'). The original text's self-commentary states: 'the昴day chicken' falls in the亥position and transforms into a dragon, and in the卯position transforms into a phoenix. 'The stomach earth chicken' falls in the午position and transforms into an eagle, thus being able to eat the fox. This clearly shows that strength and weakness depend on transformation, not just on the original form.

牛雖常伏其烏，遇烏化鵬反食於牛。 牛泊午有食烏之能，若泊戌曰『犀牛失角』。泊寅則直烏化鵬而食之。

The ox is usually able to subdue crows, but once the crow transforms into a great eagle, it will turn around and eat the ox. The original commentary states: "When the ox (Jin Niu) falls on the position of Wu, it has the ability to eat crows; if it falls on the position of Xu, it is called 'rhinoceros losing its horn.' When it falls on the position of Yin, it coincides with 'Bi Yue Wu' transforming into a great eagle, and the ox is then eaten by it."

觀其上伏下，下伏上，理故通明，如番我禽高而得地，他將低而休因，則主兵勝敵。如到他將雖弱，而得地、得變化；我禽雖高，而休因、失度、不化者，必主敵勝兵，所以勝負無常，成敗有數。

Therefore, the principle that the superior controls the inferior and the inferior controls the superior is consistent and clear: if my side's animal is high in position and has a favorable position, while the enemy's general is low in position and in a state of weakness and confinement, then my army will defeat the enemy. Conversely, if the enemy's general, though low in position and weak, is in a favorable position and can change, while my side's animal, though high in position, is in a state of weakness and confinement, has lost order, and cannot change, then the enemy will definitely defeat my army. Therefore, victory and defeat are not fixed; success and failure are determined by fate (「休因」means 「休囚」).

奈何□食弱，弱食□，事皆反覆。 如犴狼虎豹蛟龍之類雖□，如直休因，又不得地，化小則反弱。如心胃危婁昴之類雖弱，如得泊地旺相，化高而反□，亦能食虎降龍。大抵用禽，要識興衰□弱。

It is unavoidable that the strong eat the weak, and the weak sometimes can also eat the strong; things are always changing and unpredictable (two 「□」 characters are missing in the original text, both should be read as "strong"). The original text notes: animals like the犴, wolf, tiger, leopard, dragon, and蛟 although strong in themselves, if they are in a weak and confined state, and unable to find a proper place to settle, their transformed forms become small, thus turning into the weak side. On the other hand, animals like the "Heart Mansion Fox", "Stomach Earth Chicken", "Wei Bird", "Lou Metal Dog", and "Mao Sun Chicken" although small in themselves, if they are in a prosperous and strong state, their transformed forms become large, thus turning into the strong side, and can even eat tigers and subdue dragons. In short, when using the star animals, the key is to recognize their current prosperity and decline, strength and weakness, rather than their nominal rank and status.

若演□臨虎穴，□豈免於毀傷？ ，即室宿也。虎穴，乃寅宮也。若演室泊於寅，是謂『□臨虎穴』。凡□犯虎豈得無傷？但凡演禽，要知趨避喜、忌、刑、害之宮。

If the divination results in “the pig entering the tiger’s den,” the pig cannot avoid injury (the two missing characters in the original text are supposed to be 「豕」 according to the author’s own note). The original text explains: the term 「豕」 refers to the bird of the Encampment mansion, and 「虎穴」 refers to the Yin Palace. If the Encampment mansion is calculated to fall in the Yin position, this is called “the pig entering the tiger’s den.” Whenever a pig meets a tiger, how could it remain unharmed? Therefore, whenever divining the stars associated with animals, one must understand the distinction between favorable, unfavorable, conflicting, and harmful positions.

猴入蛇窟，猴必遭乎蛇害。 猴，乃觜宿也。蛇穴，乃巳宮也。若觜泊巳，猶猴之遇蛇，必為蛇之所害也。

A monkey entering a snake's den will surely be bitten by the snake. The original commentary states: 'Monkey' refers to the bird of the Zi Xu mansion. 'Snake's den' refers to the Si palace. If the Zi Xu mansion falls in the Si position, it is like a monkey colliding with a snake, and it will certainly be harmed by the snake.

又且□宿臨衰，事機多變； 如蛟龍泊於湯火，虎豹泊于田園，或臨於衰敗死絕之地，縱□而反弱也。

Furthermore, when a strong host encounters a declining position, there are many changes in the situation (the original text has a missing character here, which should be 'strong'). The original commentary states: for example, a dragon turtle falling into the positions of巳 and 午, which are positions of boiling water and fire, or tigers and leopards falling into the positions of 丑 and 未, which are positions of fields and pastures, or encountering positions such as decline, failure, death, and extinction, which have no vital energy, even though they are strong in themselves, they will instead become weak.

弱星逢旺，謀□多成。 如心危胃昴之類雖弱，若演泊生旺變化之宮反□，故謀望多能成事。

Weak stars, if they meet a prosperous place, can result in many affairs being successfully accomplished (the character in the original text is missing; according to the self-commentary, it should be '望', meaning 'expectation' or 'hope'). The original text self-commentary states: for instance, 'Heart Mansion', 'Wei Mansion', 'Wei Earth Rooster', and 'Mao Sun Chicken' are all weak in themselves, but if they appear in a palace that is favorable and capable of transformation, they can turn into strength, thus most affairs can be accomplished.

且夫日禽凡十六，乃夜□而晝動；而夜禽主十二，每日伏而夜行。 日禽，斗牛危奎婁胃昴畢觜參井鬼柳星張室；夜禽，角亢氐房心尾箕女虛壁翌軫。凡日間捕人，要他人是夜禽；夜間捕人，要他人是日禽。致彼莫知所往，必為我之所獲也。

There are a total of sixteen day birds, which hide at night and are active during the day; there are twelve night birds, which hide during the day and are active at night. The original text notes: the day birds are the constellations Dou, Niu, Wei, Kui, Lou, Wei, Mao, Bi, Zi, Ce, Jing, Gui, Liu, Xing, Zhang, and Shi; the night birds are the constellations Jiao, Kang, Di, Fang, Xin, Wei, Ji, Nu, Xu, Bei, Yi, and Chen. If you want to capture someone during the day, it is best if the person belongs to the night birds, because the night birds hide during the day; if you want to capture someone at night, it is best if the person belongs to the day birds, because the day birds hide at night. In this way, the person will not know where to go and will certainly be captured by me.

龍蛇遇驚蟄而致事，亢翌二宿，遇春夏而得地，變化原夫當時。 犴燕到秋分而患生。 此二禽春社旺而飛鳴，秋社衰而生患，乃背時也。其井宿冬則復旺。

Dragons and snakes can emerge and take on responsibilities upon encountering the Awakening of Insects — the "Neck mansion" and "Next Fire Snake" constellations only gain strength during spring and summer. Whether they can change depends on the current season. However, the "Well Wood Dog" and "Wei Moon Swallow" bring calamity once the Autumn Equinox arrives. The original text notes: these animals are vigorous and active during the Spring She period, but their vitality wanes and they bring misfortune during the Autumn She period, because they are out of season. However, the Well mansion regains strength again in winter.

其或有犯於暗曜，弗惟不利於拜官，亦且大忌乎行伍； 暗曜，即亢、牛、婁、鬼四金也，乃天上之太白星。凡日時直之，即暗金也。諸事忌之，惟番禽得亢婁猶好。

If it also conflicts with the hidden bright stars, then it is not only unfavorable for seeking official positions and receiving appointments, but also greatly inauspicious for military campaigns and arranging troops. The original commentary states: the so-called hidden bright stars refer to the four constellations of Kangle, Niu, Lou, and Gui, which are metal constellations corresponding to the star Tai Bai, the golden star in the sky. Whenever the day or hour coincides with these four constellations, it is called 'hidden gold'. All affairs are忌讳 (to be avoided) by it, except when the reverse bird (fān qín) is obtained with the Kangle or Lou constellations, which is considered relatively favorable.

然其伏斷之惡本官，所犯非輕。 伏斷者，即子日時逢虛，丑日時逢斗是也，此為惡宮。詩曰：『子虛丑斗寅嫌室，卯女辰箕巳泊房。午角未張申忌鬼，酉觜戌胃亥壁當。』此伏斷之惡極凶，只宜出兵截路把隘。

As for the凶 (misfortune) of the伏断 (hidden cut) falling in the native's own palace, the offense becomes even more severe. The original text notes: the so-called伏断 refers to situations such as encountering the Emptiness mansion (Emptiness mansion) on a子日 (day of Zi) or子时 (hour of Zi), or encountering the Dipper mansion (Dipper mansion) on a丑日 (day of Chou) or丑时 (hour of Chou), and so on; these are all considered evil palaces. There is a poem that records this: on子日, the Emptiness mansion is to be avoided; on丑日, the Dipper mansion is to be avoided; on寅日, the Encampment mansion is to be avoided; on卯日, the Girl mansion is to be avoided; on辰日, the Winnowing Basket mansion is to be avoided; on巳日, the Room mansion is to be avoided; on午日, the Horn mansion is to be avoided; on未日, the Extended Net mansion is to be avoided; on申日, the Ghost mansion is to be avoided; on酉日, the Turtle Beak mansion is to be avoided; on戌日, the Stomach mansion is to be avoided; on亥日, the Wall mansion is to be avoided. Each of the twelve branches is paired with one mansion, and when they are in their proper position, it is called伏断. The evil of伏断 is extremely凶, and it is only suitable for military operations such as cutting off roads or guarding dangerous passes.

時直空亡，遇吉禽猶當取的； 空亡者，乃時上天干帶壬癸是也。曆書云：截路空亡，出行大忌，此時若出離門，諸事不利。《三軍一覽》云：此時用事，如人在路途中遇水，不能濟也。《禽書》云：凡選用時若天干帶壬癸，更直氐房心虛室奎婁昴觜鬼柳參此十二宿者，則截其路而不能濟也。此時縱得奇門，亦主阻滯，切不可用，此兵家之大忌。

If the hour is exactly during an empty hour, even if a good bird is encountered, it is still necessary to be cautious in choosing it. The original text notes: the term "empty hour" refers to the heavenly stem of the hour being Jia or Yi. The almanac says: "interrupted empty hour, a great taboo for traveling; if one leaves the house during this hour, all affairs will be unfavorable." The "Military Overview" says: when doing something during this hour, it is like a person encountering a great flood on the way, unable to cross. The "Bird Book" says: when selecting an hour, if the heavenly stem is Jia or Yi and it coincides with any of the twelve constellations of Dishi, Fang, Xin, Xu, Shi, Shi, Kui, Lou, Mao, Zui, Gui, Liu, and Shen, it is considered as cutting off the path and unable to proceed. Even if the hour is combined with a good pattern of the odd door, it will still lead to obstruction and difficulty, and it must not be used. This is a great taboo for military affairs.

若逢刑害，以虛實而詳明。 刑害者，乃刀砧、湯火是也。經云：申酉刀砧，走獸刑害之宮，飛禽驚傷之位，惟犴泊無忌。巳午湯火，飛禽膿血之鄉，走獸□凶之地，惟婁泊則吉，諸禽泊之為惡宮。 惟到他人將泊之，於是我兵擊之大勝。

If a palace encounters punishment and harm, it should be carefully distinguished between reality and illusion. The original commentary states: punishment and harm refer to the knife and the cauldron of fire. The classic text says: the positions of Shen and You are the knife and the cauldron, which are the palaces where land animals suffer punishment and injury, and where birds are startled and wounded. Only the 'Well Wood Dog' in these positions is harmless. The positions of Si and Wu are the cauldron of fire, which are the places where birds suffer wounds and bleed, and where land animals face extreme danger (the missing character in the original text should be 'extreme'), and only the 'Lou Metal Dog' in these positions is auspicious. Other animals in these positions are considered evil palaces. Only when the enemy's general star is in these evil palaces can our army achieve a great victory.

推課星辰，固極精微，全壬以易象。 凡占人事，禽星既泊得地，仍看其變爻大小，斟酌輕重，以斷吉凶。

Calculating the lesson pattern and celestial stars involves principles that are extremely subtle, but they should be used in conjunction with the Six壬 system, ultimately relating to the yao (lines) of the I Ching. The original commentary states: when divining human affairs, after the禽 star has settled in its proper position, one should also examine the size of the transformed yao, weigh its importance, and then determine fortune or misfortune.

蓋壬禽之發，可參訣于吉凶，凡演禽，皆以日禽為主，演出時禽看與將星上下相合、不合，然後番將、到將，看彼我之禽何者得地？何者□弱？方可參酌而斷。然日時之禽，雖曰彼我共享之禽，還要生將、合將，生我、合我為好，其時禽雖乃將之子孫，亦要生我為妙。

In general, using both the Six壬 (Liuren) and the Yanyin (Astrological Birds) systems together allows for mutual verification of auspicious and inauspicious outcomes. When calculating the Yanyin stars, the daily bird (日禽) is the main focus. First, determine the hourly bird (时禽), checking whether it harmonizes or conflicts with the general star (将星). Then, identify the 'my side general' (番将) and 'opponent's general' (到将), examining which bird is more favorable and which is stronger, thus enabling a judgment. However, although the daily and hourly birds are shared between both sides, they should be able to generate the general and harmonize with it, and also generate and harmonize with me. The hourly bird, although being the offspring of the general, is considered excellent if it can also generate me.

異禽之神，能預知其禍福，異禽者，非時日之禽也，乃以元下日禽，演出時禽，既得時禽，然後以氣將時將番出彼將、我將，較諸孰□，更演鎖泊何者得地？占驗禍福，依類推之，斷之無誤無差，用之有益有準。孔義云：『指日尋時，吉凶先見，斯文容易曉，輕言總不靈。識其中訣，能演即通神。』

As for the mystery of the "strange birds" (yi qin), they can foresee calamity and fortune. The term "strange birds" does not refer to the daily bird (ri qin) or the hourly bird (shi qin) themselves, but rather involves first extracting the daily bird from the original element, then deriving the hourly bird from the daily bird. Once the hourly bird is obtained, one uses the qi to determine the opposing general and the allied general, comparing which side is stronger ("shu □" where the missing character is likely "qiang"). Further, one proceeds to "lock and anchor" (suo po), examining which side has a better position. Using this method to predict fortune and misfortune, by analogy and deduction, the judgment will be accurate and without error. Kong Yi said: once the day is fixed, the hour is sought, and auspiciousness or misfortune is already apparent. This method is easy to understand, but if spoken of carelessly, it will never be effective. Those who truly understand the secret formula can, with one calculation, reach the level of divine insight.

所謂前禽推顯後任，輔紀綱焉。

This is what is meant by deriving the subsequent duties from the preceding禽星, used to support the overall framework and headings of the entire text—above is the summary of the main principles of the "Yan Qin Fu," and the following sections are the detailed items.

角木蛟、亢金龍、氐土貉、房日兔、心月狐、尾火虎、箕水豹。

The names of the seven constellations in the eastern direction are: "Jiao Mu Jiao" (Jiao mansion, belonging to the Wood element, its animal is a dragon-like creature), "Kang Jin Long" (Kang mansion, belonging to the Metal element, its animal is a dragon), "Di Tu He" (Di mansion, belonging to the Earth element, its animal is a weasel), "Fang Ri Tu" (Fang mansion, belonging to the Sun, its animal is a rabbit), "Xin Yue Hu" (Xin mansion, belonging to the Moon, its animal is a fox), "Wei Huo Hu" (Wei mansion, belonging to the Fire element, its animal is a tiger), and "Ji Shui Bao" (Ji mansion, belonging to the Water element, its animal is a leopard). The names of the twenty-eight mansions are composed of three parts: the name of the mansion comes first, followed by the seven luminaries (Wood, Metal, Earth, Sun, Moon, Fire, Water) it is associated with, and the last character represents the animal it symbolizes. The entire system of animal relationships and their interactions are derived from these three layers of connections.

斗木□、牛金牛、女土蝠、虛日鼠、危月燕、室火□、壁水狳。

The animal names for the seven northern mansions are: "Dipper Wood Crab" (Dipper mansion, belonging to wood, its animal is crab; the missing character is inferred from the Dipper mansion entry as "crab"), "Ox Metal Ox" (Ox mansion, belonging to metal, its animal is ox), "Girl Earth Bat" (Girl mansion, belonging to earth, its animal is bat), "Emptiness Day Mouse" (Emptiness mansion, belonging to day, its animal is mouse), "Rooftop Moon Swallow" (Rooftop mansion, belonging to moon, its animal is swallow), "Encampment Fire Pig" (Encampment mansion, belonging to fire, its animal is pig; the missing character is inferred from the Encampment mansion entry as "pig"), "Wall Water Armadillo" (Wall mansion, belonging to water, its animal is water deer).

奎木狼、婁金狗、胃土雉、昴日□、畢月烏、觜火猴、參水猿。

The animal names for the seven stars of the western sector are: "Kui Wood Wolf" (Kui mansion, belonging to wood, its animal is wolf), "Lou Metal Dog" (Lou mansion, belonging to metal, its animal is dog), "Wei Earth Pheasant" (Wei mansion, belonging to earth, its animal is pheasant), "Mao Sun Chicken" (Mao mansion, belonging to sun, its animal is chicken; the missing character in the original text is inferred from the entry on Mao mansion "□ has five virtues" and old interpretations to be "chicken"), "Bi Moon Crow" (Bi mansion, belonging to moon, its animal is crow), "Zi Fire Monkey" (Zi mansion, belonging to fire, its animal is monkey), "Shen Water Ape" (Shen mansion, belonging to water, its animal is ape).

井木犴、鬼金羊、柳土獐、星日馬、張月鹿、翌火蛇、軫水蚓。

The禽 names of the seven mansions in the Southern direction are: "Well Wood Beast" (Well mansion, belonging to Wood, its禽 is the beast, a sacred animal resembling a tiger), "Ghost Metal Sheep" (Ghost mansion, belonging to Metal, its禽 is the sheep), "Willow Earth Badger" (Willow mansion, belonging to Earth, its禽 is the badger), "Star Sun Horse" (Star mansion, belonging to Sun, its禽 is the horse), "Extended Net Moon Deer" (Extended Net mansion, belonging to Moon, its禽 is the deer), "Wing Fire Snake" (Wing mansion, belonging to Fire, its禽 is the snake; "Wing" is the same as "Yi"), "Chariot Water Worm" (Chariot mansion, belonging to Water, its禽 is the earthworm). The seven mansions in each of the four directions—East, South, West, and North—combine to form the twenty-eight禽.

畢月烏，伏一切水地禽並飛禽。 井木犴，伏一切山水禽。

"The Bi Yue Wu" can subdue all water birds, land birds, and various flying birds. The crow is a spiritual bird among birds and can transform into a great鹏, so it holds the highest position among flying birds. "Jing Mu An" can subdue all mountain birds and water birds. It goes up the mountains to devour tigers and leopards, and goes down to the water to eat dragons, and is the master of the twenty-eight constellations.

角木蛟、亢金龍，伏一切水禽並飛禽， 尾火虎、箕水豹、奎木狼，伏一切山禽。

"The Horn mansion" and "The Neck mansion" can subdue all water birds and various flying creatures, because the dragon is the supreme being of the water creatures, capable of summoning clouds and causing rain, and transforming to ascend to heaven. "The Tail Fire Tiger," "The Jar Water Leopard," and "The Kui Wood Wolf" can subdue all mountain birds, because the tiger, leopard, and wolf are fierce beasts of the mountains, and all other animals fear them. The above seven birds are collectively known as "High Birds." When our side obtains the High Birds and also has a strong foothold, we will gain the upper hand.

天上禽星須要知，雄盛無過奎尾箕，更有蛟龍尊井犴，擒降諸宿盡皈依。

The relationship among the celestial birds involves mutual consumption, which must be clearly understood. In terms of strength and power, none surpass the 'Kui Wood Wolf', 'Wei Fire Tiger', and 'Ji Water Leopard'. Additionally, there are two more birds, the 'Jing Wood Ox' being the most esteemed. These birds are capable of capturing and subduing the other constellations, and all the constellations submit to them.

角亢吞危並食牛，虛女逢蛇聞見走，狼吞羊兔及□獐，虎豹逢牛牛命傷。

"The Horn mansion and the Neck mansion can swallow the Wei mansion and eat the Ox mansion; when the Xu mansion and the Female Earth bat meet a snake, they will run away upon hearing the sound; the Wu Wood wolf can swallow the Ghost Metal sheep, the Room mansion, and deer and獐 (the character for 'zhang' is missing in the original text, but according to the meaning it should be 'deer', i.e., Zhang Moon deer); when tiger and leopard meet ox, the ox will die."

猿猴□鼠憂逢狗，狐馬鹿羊忌虎口，犴未行時龍虎吞，奎狼蛟豹亦難禁。

"The 'Water Monkey,' 'Fire Monkey,' and creatures like bats and rats are most afraid of encountering the 'Metal Dog' (the missing character in '猿猴□鼠' is from the original text); foxes, horses, deer, and sheep all avoid falling into the tiger's mouth; the 'Wood Ox' can swallow even dragons and tigers before it has started traveling; the 'Wood Wolf,' 'Horn Mansion,' and 'Water Leopard' are equally unable to withstand it."

狳與□皆吞食蚓，蚓逢□雉軫亡身，□共難逢蛇必□，亦憂蛇啖雉□腸。

The armadillo and the chicken can both eat earthworms (the character in the original text for "armadillo and □" is missing; according to the following text, it should be "chicken"). When earthworms meet chickens or pheasants, the birds of the Chariot mansion constellation will die. If a chicken meets a snake, it will also suffer injury. Similarly, one must also worry about snakes eating the intestines of pheasants and chickens. The original text has multiple missing characters, and the meaning can only be inferred by analogy.

觜參摠怕狼兼虎，狳室蛇防畢月烏，虎狼箕遇危臨變，井犴逢之必定輸。

"The Zi Fire Monkey" and "Cen Water Monkey" are always afraid of wolves and tigers; "Bei Water Armadillo" and "Shi Fire Pig" must also be cautious of "Wei Moon Bird"; when tigers, wolves, and leopards meet "Wei Moon Bird" and the bird transforms into a great鹏, the situation will change; even "Jing Wood Dog" will certainly suffer defeat when encountering the鹏 transformed from the bird."

室火□同柳土獐，壁狳張與鬼金羊，若遇虎豹奎狼類，進退時中總被傷。

The animals "Shi Huo Shi" (Room Fire Pig), "Liu Tu Zhang" (Willow Earth Badger), "Bi Shui Yu" (Wall Water Armadillo), "Zhang Yue Lu" (Zhang Moon Deer), and "Gui Jin Yang" (Ghost Metal Sheep) will inevitably get injured whenever they encounter fierce beasts like "Hu" (Tiger), "Bao" (Leopard), and "Kui Mu Lang" (Kui Wood Wolf), regardless of whether they are advancing or retreating stars or any time of day.

房兔婁金狗宿名，虎豹狼臨命必傾，但遇□羊須忌避，更宜仔細好推詳。

"The Room mansion" and "the Metal Dog" are the animals associated with these mansions. When tigers, leopards, or wolves appear, their lives are inevitably endangered. However, when encountering certain animals and sheep, one should also take precautions (the character in "but when encountering □ sheep" is missing in the original text). It is necessary to carefully consider each case and not generalize.

牛危胃昴女房虛，切忌飛來畢月烏，獐鹿□羊兼壁狳，若逢金狗盡皆輸。

"The seven animals, 'Niu Jin Niu' (Ox of the Metal Ox), 'Wei Yue Yan' (Wei Mansion Swallow), 'Wei Tu Zhi' (Stomach Earth雉), 'Mao Ri Ji' (昴 Day Rooster), 'Nu Tu Fu' (Nu Earth Bat), 'Fang Ri Tu' (Room Mansion Rabbit), and 'Xu Ri Shu' (Xu Mansion Rat), most fear the arrival of 'Bi Yue Wu' (End of the Month Bird). If the animals such as Zhang, Lu, Ji, and Yang, along with 'Bi Shui Yu' (Wall Water Armadillo), encounter 'Lou Jin Gou' (Enclosure Metal Dog), they will all lose."

食蛇兮狐捉犴，氐作斗兮房食奎，危化鵬兮蛇命喪，蛇變龍兒牛命非。 相吞相食惟□弱，擇日擇時仔細推。

A certain bird can eat snakes, while the Heart Mansion can catch the Well Wood Ox; the Root Mansion can be opposed by the Dipper Wood Crab, and the Room Mansion can overcome the Constellation Wolf. The Wei Mansion transforms into a great鹏, causing the snake to die; once the snake turns into a dragon, the ox will not survive. In summary, the mutual consumption and eating depends on strength and weakness. Therefore, choosing the right day and time requires careful calculation.

一元虛、二元奎、三元畢、四元鬼、五元翌、六元氐、七元箕。

The seven elements each have their own commanding stars: the first element uses the Emptiness mansion, the second uses the Legs mansion, the third uses the Net mansion, the fourth uses the Ghost mansion, the fifth uses the翌 mansion, the sixth uses the Root mansion, and the seventh uses the Winnowing Basket mansion. These seven mansions are the ones corresponding to the seven Jiazi days. Each element cycles through one commanding star, and after seven elements, the cycle repeats from the beginning.

一元虛張室軫同，二奎亢胃到房中，三畢尾參兼見斗，四鬼女星危月宮，五元翌壁角婁周，六氐昴心觜火猴，七箕井伴牛同柳，此是七元直將頭。

The mnemonic for the seven yuan and the twenty-eight generals is: the first yuan uses the four generals of Xu, Zhang, Shi, and Zhen; the second yuan is Kui, Kang, Wei, then Feng Su; the third yuan is Bi, Wei, Can, and also includes Dou Su; the fourth yuan is Gui, Nu, Xing, and Wei; the fifth yuan is Yi, Bi, Jiao, and Lou; the sixth yuan is Di, Mao, Xin, and "Zi Hu Hou"; the seventh yuan is Ji and Jing, with Niu and Liu accompanying them. These are the generals corresponding to the seven yuan. Each yuan has four generals, making a total of twenty-eight generals, which matches the number of the twenty-eight constellations.

訣曰：凡七元禽法，每一元有四個將星，七元共二十八將。每一將管十五日，所以四將共管六十日，則一元滿矣。且如一元則以虛日鼠為頭，管至戊寅星日馬十五宿止。又換己卯張月鹿為將星，此將乃氣將也，管至癸巳十五日危宿止。又換甲午室火□為將星，管至戊申十五日翌宿止。又換己酉軫水蚓為將星，管至癸亥十五日壁宿止，則一元四將六十日滿矣。

The mnemonic says: In the method of calculating the seven elements and their corresponding animals, each element has four generals. With seven elements, there are twenty-eight generals in total. Each general governs fifteen days, so four generals together govern sixty days, which completes one element. For example, the first element starts with "The Xu" as the first general, continuing until the "Wuyin" day "Star Mansion," covering fifteen hosts. Then it changes to "Jimao Zhang Yue Lu" as the general, which is the qi general, continuing until the "Guisi" day "Wei Yue Yan," covering fifteen days. Then it changes to "Jiawu Shi Hu Shi" as the general, continuing until the "Wushen" day "Yi Hu She," covering fifteen days. Then it changes to "Jiyou Zhen Shui Yin" as the general, continuing until the "Guihai" day "Bei Shui Yu," covering fifteen days—thus completing the sixty days of the first element.

又以二元甲子奎木狼為將頭，管至戊寅十五日角宿止。又換己卯亢金龍為將星，至癸巳十五日婁宿止。又換甲午胃土雉為將星，至戊申十五日氐宿止。又換己酉房日兔為將星，管至癸亥十五日昴宿止，則二元四將六十日滿矣。又換三元甲子畢月烏為將頭，管至癸亥井木犴六十宿止。又換四元至五元、六元、七元，元元相續，周而復始。凡換元，皆以甲子日。

Following the second cycle, starting with the day of Jiazi (甲子) with "Kui Wood Wolf" as the general, it continues until the day of Wuyin (戊寅) covering the Horn mansion, lasting fifteen days; then on the day of Jimao (己卯) "Kang Metal Dragon" becomes the general, continuing until the day of Guisi (癸巳) covering the Bond mansion, also fifteen days; then on the day of Jiawu (甲午) "Wei Earth Peacock" becomes the general, continuing until the day of Wushen (戊申) covering the Root mansion, fifteen days; then on the day of Jiyou (己酉) "Fang Day Rabbit" becomes the general, continuing until the day of Guihai (癸亥) covering the Hairy Head mansion, fifteen days—thus completing the second cycle of four generals over sixty days. Then the third cycle begins, starting with the day of Jiazi (甲子) with "Bi Moon Bird" as the general, continuing until the day of Guihai (癸亥) with "Jing Wood Ox" as the general, covering all sixty mansions. From the fourth cycle to the fifth, sixth, and seventh cycles, each cycle follows the previous one, continuing in a cycle. Whenever a cycle changes, the day of Jiazi (甲子) is the day of transition.

七曜禽星會者稀，日虛月鬼火從箕，水畢木氐金奎位，土宿還從翼上推。常將日禽尋時禽，但向禽中索取時，會者一元倒一指，不會七元七首詩。

The combination of the Seven Stars and the禽星 is rarely understood: the Sun pairs with the Emptiness mansion, the Moon with the Ghost mansion, the Mars starts from the Winnowing Basket mansion; the Water Star pairs with the Net mansion, the Wood Star with the Root mansion, the Metal Star with the Legs mansion; the Earth Star requires counting from the Wings mansion (i.e., the next mansion after Wings). Usually, one finds the time star by sequentially selecting the mansion corresponding to the hour. Those who can calculate it can determine it by turning a finger on their palm within one cycle; those who cannot, have to memorize the seven songs for the seven cycles.

一元禽星會者稀，日虛月鬼火從箕，水畢木氐金奎位，土宿還從翼上推。

The method for determining the time animals in the first yuan is rarely understood. Its application is as follows: first, observe which of the seven luminaries the daily animal belongs to, then start the子 (child) hour from the mansion specified in the rhyme. In the first yuan, if the daily animal belongs to the sun, the子 hour starts from the mansion of Xū (Emptiness); if it belongs to the moon, the子 hour starts from the mansion of Guǐ (Ghost); if it belongs to fire, the子 hour starts from the mansion of Jī (Winnowing Basket); if it belongs to water, the子 hour starts from the mansion of Bì (Net); if it belongs to wood, the子 hour starts from the mansion of Dī (Root); if it belongs to metal, the子 hour starts from the mansion of Kuí (Legs); if it belongs to earth, the子 hour starts from the mansion of Yì (Wings). After determining the mansion for the子 hour, proceed in the order of the twenty-eight mansions for twelve steps to determine the time animals for each of the twelve hours of the day.

二元時禽會者稀，日鬼月箕火畢之，水氐木奎金翼位，土宿還從虛上推。

The method for calculating the time animals in the second element is rarely understood. In the second element, if the day animal belongs to the sun, it starts from the Ghost mansion at the first hour; if it belongs to the moon, it starts from the Winnowing Basket mansion; if it belongs to fire, it starts from the Net mansion; if it belongs to water, it starts from the Root mansion; if it belongs to wood, it starts from the Legs mansion; if it belongs to metal, it starts from the Wings mansion (i.e., the Next mansion); if it belongs to earth, it starts from the Emptiness mansion and proceeds backward. It can be seen that the starting mansions for each element are shifted one position backward from the previous element, and after seven elements, the cycle completes and repeats.

三元時禽會者稀，日箕月畢火氐依，水奎木翼金虛上，土宿還從鬼位推。

The third element's time禽 calculation is difficult to understand. In the third element, if the day禽 belongs to the sun, it starts from the箕 mansion at the子 hour; if it belongs to the moon, it starts from the毕 mansion; if it belongs to fire, it starts from the氐 mansion; if it belongs to water, it starts from the奎 mansion; if it belongs to wood, it starts from the翼 mansion; if it belongs to metal, it starts from the虚 mansion; if it belongs to earth, it starts from the鬼 mansion.

四元時禽會者稀，日畢月氐火從奎，水翼木虛金鬼位，土宿還從箕上推。

The method for calculating the time禽 in the fourth element is rarely understood. In the fourth element, if the day禽 belongs to the sun, it starts from the Net mansion at the first hour; if it belongs to the moon, it starts from the Root mansion; if it belongs to fire, it starts from the Legs mansion; if it belongs to water, it starts from the Wings mansion; if it belongs to wood, it starts from the Emptiness mansion; if it belongs to metal, it starts from the Ghost mansion; if it belongs to earth, it starts from the Winnowing Basket mansion and proceeds upward.

五元時禽會者稀，日氐月奎火翼宜，水虛木鬼金箕位，土禽還從畢上推。

The example for the fifth element's time禽 starts with the Root mansion for the子 hour when the day禽 belongs to the sun; it starts with the Legs mansion when it belongs to the moon; it starts with the Wings mansion (i.e., the next day's Wings mansion) when it belongs to fire; it starts with the Emptiness mansion when it belongs to water; it starts with the Ghost mansion when it belongs to wood; it starts with the Winnowing Basket mansion when it belongs to metal; and it starts with the Net mansion when it belongs to earth.

六元禽星會者稀，日奎月翼火虛追，水鬼木箕金畢位，土宿還尋氐上推。

The method for calculating the time animal (时禽) in the sixth element is rarely understood. In the sixth element, if the day animal belongs to the sun, it starts from the Legs mansion (奎宿) at the子 hour; if it belongs to the moon, it starts from the Wings mansion (翼宿) at the子 hour; if it belongs to fire, it starts from the Emptiness mansion (虚宿); if it belongs to water, it starts from the Ghost mansion (鬼宿); if it belongs to wood, it starts from the Winnowing Basket mansion (箕宿); if it belongs to metal, it starts from the Net mansion (毕宿); if it belongs to earth, it starts from the Root mansion (氐宿).

七元禽星會者稀，日翼月虛火鬼居，水箕木畢金氐位，土宿還從奎上推。

The method for calculating the seventh element's time禽 (time animal) is rarely understood. In the seventh element, if the day禽 belongs to the sun, it starts from the mansion of the following day; if it belongs to the moon, it starts from the Emptiness mansion; if it belongs to fire, it starts from the Ghost mansion; if it belongs to water, it starts from the Winnowing Basket mansion; if it belongs to wood, it starts from the Net mansion; if it belongs to metal, it starts from the Root mansion; if it belongs to earth, it starts from the Legs mansion. The seven elements cycle through this pattern, and the next round begins again with the first element, continuing endlessly.

查自弘治十七年，是上元甲子，箕水豹直年；至正德十六年辛巳歲，是柳土獐直年，再年具前皆以日、月、火、水、木、金、土七宿循環直之。

When traced back, starting from the year of Jiazi (甲子) in the 17th year of the Hongzhi era of the Ming Xiaozong (1504 AD), which was the first Jiazi year, known as the year of Ji Shui Bao; the next year, the 16th year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Wuzong (1521 AD), known as Xinsi (辛巳), was the year of Liu Tu Zhang. After that, each year followed the same pattern, cycling through the seven luminaries—Sun, Moon, Fire, Water, Wood, Metal, and Earth—according to their corresponding constellations, with each year assigned to a different constellation, completing a cycle of seven luminaries, continuing without interruption.

詩曰：會得年禽月易求，日角月室火星流，水箕木參金心位，土胃循環十二月州。其法若太陽直年，正月是角。太陰直年，正月是室。順數十二月，每月直一星，餘仿此。

There is a poem that says: Once the annual animal is understood, the monthly animal becomes easy to determine. If the annual animal belongs to the sun, the first month begins with the Horn mansion; if it belongs to the moon, the first month begins with the Encampment mansion; if it belongs to fire, the first month begins with the Star mansion and proceeds through the mansions in order; if it belongs to water, the first month begins with the Winnowing Basket mansion; if it belongs to wood, the first month begins with the Three Stars mansion; if it belongs to metal, the first month begins with the Heart mansion; if it belongs to earth, the first month begins with the Stomach mansion—thus cycling through the twelve months. The method is: if the sun is the annual ruler, the first month begins with the Horn mansion; if the moon is the annual ruler, the first month begins with the Encampment mansion; then proceed in order through the twenty-eight mansions for twelve months, each month corresponding to one mansion; the other celestial bodies are treated in the same way.

其法：如一元甲子，虛日鼠直日，則子時起虛，丑時起危，寅時起室，卯時起壁，至井十二宿為終，一日之十二時。如乙丑日，危月燕直日，則子時起鬼，丑時起柳，至尾十二宿為終，乙丑日十二時宿矣。如丙寅日，室火□直日，子時起箕，至昴十二宿終，丙寅日十二時宿矣。

This method is used as follows: For example, on the first day of the cycle, the Jiazi day, the Xu mansion is in charge on the Xu day. Then, the Zi hour begins with the Xu mansion, the Chou hour begins with the Wei mansion, the Yin hour begins with the Shi mansion, the Mao hour begins with the Bi mansion, and so on, counting in order until the Jing mansion, making a total of twelve mansions, which exactly match the twelve hours of a day. Another example is the Yichou day, which is in charge of the Wei mansion. Then, the Zi hour begins with the Gui mansion, the Chou hour begins with the Liu mansion, and so on, counting in order until the Wei mansion, making a total of twelve mansions, which are the mansions corresponding to the twelve hours of the Yichou day. Similarly, on the Bingyin day, which is in charge of the Shi fire pig mansion, the Zi hour begins with the Ji mansion, and counting in order until the Mao mansion, making a total of twelve mansions, which are the mansions corresponding to the twelve hours of the Bingyin day.

如壁水狳直日，子時起畢。奎木狼直日，子時起氐。婁金狗直日，子時起奎。胃土雉直日，子時起翌。此日、月、水、火、木、金、土七曜畢，又繼以昴日□為太陽星直日，則子時又是起虛。畢月烏直日，子時起鬼。觜火猴直日，子時起箕。如二元奎木狼直日，子時起奎。三元畢月烏直日，子時起畢。

Following this pattern: when "Wall Water Armadillo" is the day ruler, the hour begins at the Net mansion at the first hour; when "Kui Wood Wolf" is the day ruler, the hour begins at the Root mansion at the first hour; when "Lou Metal Dog" is the day ruler, the hour begins at the Kui mansion at the first hour; when "Wei Earth Peacock" is the day ruler, the hour begins at the next mansion at the first hour. In this way, the seven luminaries—sun, moon, water, fire, wood, metal, and earth—complete their cycle. Then, "Mao Sun Chicken" serves as the sun star, and the first hour begins again at the Emptiness mansion; when "Bi Moon Bird" is the day ruler, the first hour begins at the Ghost mansion; when "Zi Fire Monkey" is the day ruler, the first hour begins at the Winnowing Basket mansion. As for the second cycle, when "Kui Wood Wolf" is the day ruler, the first hour begins at the Kui mansion; in the third cycle, when "Bi Moon Bird" is the day ruler, the first hour begins at the Net mansion—each cycle starts at a different mansion, and the starting mansion should follow the rule of its respective cycle.

凡起時禽，皆以日禽為主，看其所直在何元下所管？即照掌圖節節數去，自一元起至七元終。每時有到將、番將禽，以到將為他人，番禽為自己。自己要高，他人要低，惟請求人幹事，自己要低，若自己禽高，則人不理我，主謀望不成。

When determining the animal (禽) for the starting time, the daily animal is the main reference. First, check which of the seven trigrams the day's star (宿) belongs to, then count through the seven trigrams one by one according to the palm diagram, starting from the first trigram to the seventh. For each hour, two animals can be determined: the "to-arrive animal" (到将) representing others, and the "turning animal" (番将) representing oneself. Generally, it is favorable for oneself to be in a higher position and others to be in a lower position. However, when seeking help from others or entrusting someone with a task, the opposite is true; at such times, oneself should be in a lower position. If one's animal is too high, others will not pay attention, leading to failure in one's plans.

夫到將番禽者，乃反覆番到之義。每每以氣將於本宮順數至時將之宮，看得何宿？即他人之副將也。就時將之宮逆回氣將之位，看得何宿？便是他人正將，謂之到將。

The terms "to jiang" and "pan qin" refer to the meaning of repeatedly turning and moving back and forth. The method involves: first, using the qi jiang to count clockwise from the original palace to the palace where the time jiang is located, and seeing which star it falls on; that star is the deputy jiang of the other party. Then, starting from the palace of the time jiang, count counterclockwise back to the position of the qi jiang, and see which star it falls on; that star is the main jiang of the other party, and this is called "to jiang."

其自己之禽，□從時將之宮順尋日將泊在何宿？就從日將之宮逆轉時將之位，看得何宿？便是自己，謂之番禽。凡選用兵，須要高□而能吞啖擒制他人為好，凡百動作吉。若自己將被他人將吞啖擒制者，□不可用，凶。

As for the禽 of one's own side, one should start from the palace of the time general and follow it to find where the day general falls; then, from the palace of the day general, reverse back to the position of the time general, and see which mansion it falls on; that is one's own禽, called 「番禽」 (the missing character in 「□从」 should be read as 「则」). When selecting a time for military action, one must ensure that the general of one's own side is strong and powerful enough to swallow and control the enemy's general, which will bring good fortune in all actions (the missing character in 「高□」 should be read as 「强」). If one's general is instead swallowed and controlled by the enemy's general, then it must absolutely not be used, as it will lead to misfortune (the missing character in 「□不可用」 should be read as 「切」).

亥子江湖水最深，水禽泊之為樂宮，角、亢、斗、壁、翌泊之得地。 寅山青翠卯為林。山禽泊之為喜宮，尾、箕、心、胃、犴、畢、女、危得地。

The positions亥 and子 are considered the rivers and lakes, where water is deep and vast. When water fowl are placed here, it is considered the "Joyful Palace." If the following are placed here, they are considered to be in a favorable position: "The Horn Mansion," "The Neck Mansion," "The Crab Mansion," "The Armadillo Mansion," and "The Snake Mansion." The position寅 is a lush mountain, and卯 is a forest. When mountain fowl are placed here, it is considered the "Happy Palace." If the following are placed here, they are considered to be in a favorable position: "The Tiger Mansion," "The Leopard Mansion," "The Heart Mansion," "The Earth Chicken Mansion," "The Ox Mansion," "The Owl Mansion," "The Bat Mansion," and "The燕 Mansion."

辰岡戊嶺高千丈，箕泊辰為忌宮，尾、奎、犴、張、柳、房泊之得地。 丑未田園直萬金。此為田宅宮，虛、室、牛、鬼、星、婁、胃、昴、軫泊之得地。

The position of Chen is a high mountain peak, reaching thousands of feet in height; the "Ji Shui Bao" falling into Chen becomes a "Ji Gong," whereas "Wei Hu Hu," "Kui Mu Lang," "Jing Mu An," "Zhang Yue Lu," "Liu Tu Zhang," and "Fang Ri Tu" falling into Chen are considered to be in a favorable position. The positions of Chou and Wei are fields and farmlands, worth ten thousand gold pieces, which are the fields and residences palace. The "Xu Ri Shu," "Shi Hu Shi," "Niu Jin Niu," "Gui Jin Yang," "Xing Ri Ma," "Liu Jin Gou," "Wei Tu Zhizhi," "Mao Ri Ji," and "Zhen Shui Yin" falling into these positions are considered to be in a favorable position.

惟有巳湯午是火，此為惡逆之宮，諸禽忌之，惟婁、尾、翌泊之吉。 申是刀兮酉是砧。此是刑害之宮，諸禽忌之，惟亢、婁、犴泊之吉。

Only the Si position is rolling hot water and the Wu position is fierce fire, which form an evil and rebellious palace; all birds and animals avoid these positions, but only the 'Lou Jin Gou', 'Wei Hu Hu', and 'Yi Hu She' are beneficial when they fall into these positions. The Shen position is a knife and the You position is a砧, forming a palace of punishment and harm; all birds and animals avoid these positions, but only the 'Kang Jin Long', 'Lou Jin Gou', and 'Jing Mu An' are beneficial when they fall into these positions. The first step in determining the fortune or misfortune of a bird falling into a palace is to consult this table of favorable and unfavorable positions.

山水田園井，刀天草岸風，火月周流轉，七曜長生宮。 日午月未上，水土俱申中，木害火寅地，金生與巳同。

The twelve positions of "Lock and Anchor" are sequentially named: mountain, water, field, garden, well, blade, sky, grass, shore, wind, fire, and moon, cycling repeatedly. The starting point is determined by the long life palace of each of the seven luminaries. The long life positions of the seven luminaries are: the sun's long life is in the hour of Wu, the moon's long life is in the hour of Wei, the water star and the earth star both have their long life in the hour of Shen, the wood star is harmed in the hour of Yin, and the metal star's long life is in the hour of Si.

其法以本禽於長生位起山字，順數至用時住，看彼我之禽，何者得地變化，遇吉則吉，遇凶則凶。如以巳時用事，番得我禽井木犴，到（倒）得他將張月鹿，遂將我禽於長生位亥起山，子位起水，丑位起田，至用時巳位為天宮，犴化麒麟為我禽得地。又以他將於長生未位起山，申位起水，酉位起田，至用時巳位為湯火，乃惡宮，為他禽不得地。我□彼弱，出戰大勝。

The specific method is: place the own animal at the long life position of its corresponding seven stars, and start with the character "mountain". Then count sequentially until reaching the hour used. Next, observe whether each side's animal is in a favorable position or can change; if it falls on a good position, it is favorable, and if it falls on a bad position, it is unfavorable. For example: using the hour of巳, the own animal is revealed as "Well Wood Omen", and the opponent's general is revealed as "Zhang Moon Deer". Well belongs to wood, and wood's long life is in亥, so place the own animal at亥 and start with "mountain". The position of子 is "water", 丑 is "field", and so on, counting until reaching the hour of巳, which is "heavenly palace". The Omen in heavenly palace transforms into a qilin, indicating the own animal is in a favorable position. Now observe the opponent's general, Zhang belongs to moon, and moon's long life is in未, so place the opponent's animal at未 and start with "mountain". The position of申 is "water", 酉 is "field", and so on, counting until reaching the hour of巳, which is "hot water", an evil position, indicating the opponent's animal is not in a favorable position. The own side is strong and the opponent is weak, so fighting will certainly result in a great victory.

山：蛟不化，龍化蛇，狳化蛤。兔星張柳入此吉，□羊軫泊此凶。 水：角亢入此興雲佈雨，為極樂貴位，翌泊此得地。諸禽入此不化。

It falls on the 'Mountain' position: the dragon cannot change, the dragon turns into a snake, and the water otter turns into a clam; the rabbit, 'Star Mansion', 'Zhang Moon Deer', and 'Willow Earth Beast' entering here bring good fortune, while the rooster, sheep, and 'Zhen Water Worm' falling here bring misfortune (the missing character in '□Sheep' should be 'Rooster'). It falls on the 'Water' position: 'Horn Mansion' and 'Neck Mansion' entering here can summon clouds and rain, making it a very auspicious position; 'Yi Fire Snake' falling here also gains a favorable position; other animals entering here do not undergo transformation.

田：角化龜，亢化蛇。胃昴為得祿，星鬼泊之吉。諸禽入此不變。 園：觜參入此為祿庫之地，房尾箕奎牛泊之吉。諸禽入此各有宜，蛇忌之。

Landing in the 'Field' position: 'Jiao Mu Jiao' becomes a turtle, 'Kang Jin Long' becomes a snake; 'Wei Tu Zhi' and 'Mao Ri Ji' gain fortune here, 'Xing Ri Ma' and 'Gui Jin Yang' entering here is auspicious; other animals entering do not change. Landing in the 'Garden' position: 'Zi Hu Hou' and 'Can Shui Yuan' entering is a place of fortune storage, 'Fang Ri Tu', 'Wei Hu Hu', 'Ji Shui Bao', 'Kui Mu Lang', and 'Niu Jin Niu' entering here is auspicious; other animals entering have their own suitable places, except for snakes which are taboo here.

井：角亢犴泊之吉，蚓為閒樂，畢入此平平，諸禽入此惡弱不出凶。 刀：犴入此食祿富貴。此為刑害之宮，飛禽走獸並皆忌之，極凶。

Falling into the 'Well' position: The 'Horn mansion' (Jiao Mu Jiao), 'Neck mansion' (Kang Jin Long), and 'Well Wood Ox' (Jing Mu An) entering here are auspicious. The 'Zhen Water Worm' (Zhen Shui Yin) finds comfort and ease here. The 'Bi Moon Owl' (Bi Yue Wu) entering here is average. All other birds entering here are in weak and evil positions; even avoiding misfortune is considered fortunate. Falling into the 'Knife' position: Only the 'Well Wood Ox' (Jing Mu An) entering here can bring official rank and wealth. This position is a palace of punishment and harm; all flying creatures and beasts are to be avoided, which is extremely凶.

天：心尾箕奎井入此化麒麟，蛇蛟化龍，亢昇天，牛化象，狗化鱉，□與雉化鳳，此為極樂之地，諸禽入此皆化。 草：牛羊張柳星泊此為得祿之地，奎室為房舍，角亢泊此凶，餘禽有得失。

Fallen into the 'Heaven' position: 'Heart Mansion', 'Tail Fire Tiger', 'Ji Water豹', 'Kui Wood Wolf', and 'Well Wood Ox' all transform into qilin. Snakes and dragons transform into dragons. 'Neck Mansion' ascends to heaven. 'Ox Golden Ox' transforms into an elephant. 'Lou Golden Dog' transforms into an ao. Chickens and pheasants transform into feng. ('□ and pheasant' has a missing character in the original text, which should be 'chicken'). This position is a place of supreme happiness, where all birds and beasts undergo transformation. Fallen into the 'Grass' position: 'Ox Golden Ox', 'Ghost Golden Sheep', 'Zhang Moon Deer', 'Willow Earth Beast', and 'Star Sun Horse' are in a position of gaining official rank. 'Kui Wood Wolf' and 'Room Fire Pig' are like having a proper dwelling here. 'Heart Mansion' and 'Neck Mansion' in this position are considered凶. The other birds and beasts each have their own gains and losses.

岸：翌軫入此得地，尾箕畢井心星牛鬼吉，水禽入此不利。 風：角亢尾箕奎井畢入此為極樂之地，諸禽入此隨風變化無窮。

Landing in the 'shore' position: 'Yi fire snake' and 'Zhen water worm' gain strength, while 'Wei fire tiger', 'Ji water leopard', 'Bi moon bird', 'Jing wood ox', 'Xin moon fox', 'Xing sun horse', 'Niu gold ox', and 'Gui gold sheep' are all auspicious. However, water birds entering are not favorable. Landing in the 'wind' position: 'Jiao wood dragon', 'Kang gold dragon', 'Wei fire tiger', 'Ji water leopard', 'Kui wood wolf', 'Jing wood ox', and 'Bi moon bird' entering are extremely favorable. All birds entering can change with the wind, endlessly.

婁入此化獅，諸禽入此不利，天禽無妨。此為日宮惡弱之主，不可用事。一雲火曜，惟尾宿泊之化獅子。

It falls in the position of 'Fire Soup': only the 'Liu Jin Gou' can enter and transform into a lion; other animals entering here are not beneficial, and only the heavenly bird is acceptable. This position is the worst and weakest part in the day palace, and should not be used for affairs. There is another saying called 'Fire Planet', which states that only the 'Wei Hu Hu' can fall here and transform into a lion.

猴猿入此折桂榮極樂，□化象，雉入此化鳳，婁泊此化龍為天宮。此宮號折桂之宮，惡星入此化為吉曜，惟角亢畢翌軫不宜。

Fallen in the 'Moon' position: monkeys and apes enter like picking the ginkgo fruit to achieve success in the imperial examination, reaching the peak of honor and prominence; oxen transform into elephants, and pheasants enter and transform into phoenixes. The 'Lou Jin Gou' (House of the Dog) falling here transforms into a dragon and becomes part of the heavenly palace. The missing character in '□化象' (transformation into an image) is presumed to be '牛' (ox) based on the previous mention of '天' position '牛化象' (ox transforming into an elephant). This palace is known as the 'Palace of Picking the Ginkgo Fruit'. Even malevolent stars that fall here can be transformed into auspicious stars; however, 'Jiao Mu Jiao' (Horn Mansion), 'Kang Jin Long' (Neck Mansion), 'Bi Yue Wu' (Spear Mansion), 'Yi Huo She' (Snake of Fire), and 'Zhen Shui Yun' (Worm of Water) are not suitable to fall here.

詩曰：角到平園化作龜，龍逢湯火化魚兒，胃泊江湖化蛟走，□入卯宮作鳳飛，壁臨於巳如龍見，虛來申位化貓兒，參星到戌聲聲拂，軫臨丑變綠毛龜。

There is a poem that records: "The Horn mansion (Jiao Mu Jiao) turns into a turtle when it reaches a flat garden position; the Neck mansion (Kang Jin Long) becomes a small fish when it meets the position of boiling fire; the Stomach earth chicken (Wei Tu Zhi) transforms into a dragon and flees when it falls into rivers and lakes; the chicken enters the卯宫 (Mao Palace) and turns into a phoenix that flies high (the missing character in '□入Mao Palace' should be 'chicken', referring to the昴日鸡 (Mao Ri Ji) and the 'Phoenix spreading its wings' in the卯宫); the Wall water armadillo (Bi Shui Yu) appears as a dragon when it reaches the巳 position; the Xu day rat (Xu Ri Shu) turns into a cat when it arrives at the申 position; the参 water ape (Can Shui Yuan) remains only with mournful cries when it reaches the戌 position; the Zhěn water worm (Zhen Shui Yin) transforms into a green-haired turtle when it reaches the丑 position. These eight lines summarize the principle of how the禽星 (animal stars) change forms according to their positions: when their forms change, their strength and weakness switch, and thus fortune and misfortune also change."

『角』禽在天號「華蓋：星」，其宿只二星，位居天秤，兗州鄭國分野。在地為水中獨角龍，常□湖海深潭，好閒性靜，四時興雲佈雨，吐露番波，非人所見。其狀是蛇而四足，細頸白嬰，其性難動，犯之則嗷物，喜風、雨、霧、露、黑雲。遇五元甲午為將星，宜用四水時吉。

The celestial beast of the Horn mansion is known in the heavens as the "Star of the Auspicious Cover." This mansion has only two stars, located in the twelfth sign of the Yellow Path, the Libra constellation. On earth, it corresponds to the territory of Yanshao and Zheng state in Yanzhou. On earth, it is a single-horned dragon in water, living quietly in deep pools of rivers and seas all year round (the character in the original text is missing; according to the meaning, it should be "to dwell" or "to hide"). It likes to be idle, is quiet in nature, and causes clouds and rain, and breathes waves throughout the four seasons, but is not usually seen by ordinary people. Its shape resembles a snake but has four legs, a long neck, and white under the chin. It does not act easily, and once it is provoked, it will devour other things. It likes wind, rain, mist, dew, and dark clouds. On the fifth heavenly stem day, Jiawu, it is considered a general star, and it is auspicious to use the time of water (the water hours of Shen, Zi, and Chen) for activities.

元：辰宮。合：昴、參、亢。食：女、虛、危，降諸禽。畏：井、畢、牛。春夏旺，秋冬午後衰。華蓋：在卯，泊江湖極尊貴，泊山林田野凶，泊寅曰「龍虎爭珠」，泊午曰「龍奔枯井」，泊戌曰「蛟龍失水」。

The original essence of the Horn mansion is in the Chen palace; it harmonizes with the 'Amber Day Rooster', 'Shen Water Monkey', and 'Kang Metal Dragon'; it consumes the 'Nu Earth Bat', 'Xu Day Rat', and 'Wei Moon Swallow', and can subdue all birds. It is afraid of the 'Well Wood Ox', 'Bi Moon Bird', and 'Niu Metal Bull'. Its strength is prominent in spring and summer, but declines after noon in autumn and winter. The Huagai is located in the卯 position. If it falls in the position of rivers and lakes, it is very noble; if it falls in mountains, forests, or fields, it is ominous. If it falls in the寅 position, it is called 'Dragon and Tiger Contending for a Pearl'; if it falls in the午 position, it is called 'Dragon Rushing into a Dry Well'; if it falls in the戌 position, it is called 'Jiao Dragon Losing Water'.

『亢』金在天曰「武昌星」，其宿只四星，位居天秤，兗州鄭國分野。為水中八爪雙角金龍。金宿之尊，水族之貴，四時興雲致雨，潤澤萬物，變化昇天。藏於大海之中，或隱深潭淨處。聾不能聽，只鼻聞，喜猛風細雨雲霧，宜壬癸鄉。遇二元為己卯將星，宜用四土時吉。

The mansion of Kangle belongs to the metal element and is called "Wuchang Star" in the sky. This mansion consists of only four stars, located in the constellation of the Balance. On earth, it corresponds to the region of Yanzhou and Zheng State. It is a golden dragon with eight claws and two horns in water, being the most respected among metal mansions and the most esteemed among aquatic creatures. It brings clouds and rain throughout the four seasons, moistening all things. It can transform and ascend to the sky. It hides in the sea or resides in clean deep pools. It is deaf and cannot hear sounds, but it senses things through its nose. It prefers strong winds, light rains, and clouds and mists. It is suitable for water regions belonging to the Jini and Gui elements. On the second day of the Ji Mao stem, it becomes the general star, and it is auspicious to use the four earth hours.

元：辰宮。合：角、牛。吞食：女、危、虛、室，降諸禽。畏：井、畢。春夏旺，秋冬午後衰。華蓋：在卯，泊亥曰「困龍出井」，泊卯曰「龍居淺水」，泊未曰「龍入鑊湯」。

The original essence of Kangle is in the Chen palace; it harmonizes with "Jiao Mu Jiao" and "Niu Jin Niu"; it consumes "Nu Tu Fu", "Wei Yue Yan", "Xu Ri Shu", and "Shi Hu Shi", and can subdue all birds; it fears "Jing Mu An" and "Bi Yue Wu". It is strong in spring and summer, and weakens after noon in autumn and winter. The Huagai is located in the卯 position. If it falls in the亥 position, it is called "Confined Dragon Emerging from the Well"; if it falls in the卯 position, it is called "Dragon in Shallow Water"; if it falls in the未 position, it is called "Dragon Entering the Pot of Boiling Water".

『氐』禽在天曰「天儒星」，其宿只四星，位居天竭，豫州宋國分野。為地禽，生在谷之中，其形似犬，乃千年狐精化而成貉。營曲穴以避風雨，亦以防患，此亦鳥獸之智也。日伏夜遊，喜天陰，怕日出。遇六元甲子為將星，宜用四火時吉。

The celestial beast of the Root mansion is called "Tian Ru Star" in the sky. This mansion has only four stars, located in the constellation Scorpio (the original text refers to it as "Tian Jie"), and corresponds to the region of Yu State in Song Country on earth. It is a terrestrial beast, living in mountain valleys, shaped like a dog. It is said to be transformed from a thousand-year-old fox spirit into a貉. It digs curved burrows to avoid wind and rain, and also to guard against calamities, which is considered a kind of wisdom among animals. It hides during the day and goes out at night, preferring cloudy weather and fearing the sun. On the sixth Jiazi day, it becomes a general star, and it is auspicious to use the fourth fire hour.

元：卯宮。合：婁。吞：胃、昴。忌泊湯火。畏：尾、箕、奎、婁、井、畢。華蓋：卯，春夏旺，秋冬午後衰，宜出乾坤方吉，泊申曰「自帶空亡」，泊子「古鏡重磨」，泊辰「龍大隱」。

The root mansion is located in the Mao Palace; its compatible is 「Lou Jin Gou」; it consumes 「Wei Tu Zhi」 and 「Mao Ri Ji」; it is inauspicious when falling in the巳 or午 positions, which are associated with fire; it fears 「Wei Hu Hu」, 「Ji Shui Bao」, 「Kui Mu Lang」, 「Lou Jin Gou」, 「Jing Mu An」, and 「Bi Yue Wu」. The Huagai is located in the卯 position. Its strength increases in spring and summer, but declines after noon in autumn and winter. It is auspicious to travel towards the乾 direction (northwest) or the坤 direction (southwest). If it falls in the申 position, it is called 「Zi Dai Kong Wang」; if it falls in the子 position, it is called 「Gu Jing Chong Mo」; if it falls in the辰 position, it is called 「Long Da Yin」.

『房』禽在天曰「悍狡星」，其宿只四星，位居天竭，豫州宋國分野。為地禽，生在茆岡土穴之中，其口缺目圓，視月舐尾受胎，吐而生子，故謂之兔。兔，吐也。日伏夜遊，喜泊山林平地，乃東方太陽火星，寄太陰宮中為氣也。遇二元己酉為將星，宜用四木時吉。

The celestial animal of the House of Fang is called "Hanjiao Star" in the sky. This constellation consists of only four stars, located in the constellation Scorpio, and corresponds to the region of Yu State in Song Kingdom on earth. It is a terrestrial animal, living in holes in grassy hills. It has a split lip and round eyes. Ancients said that it can become pregnant by looking at the moon and licking its tail, and it gives birth to young rabbits by spitting them out, hence it is called "rabbit" — "rabbit" means "spit." It hides during the day and comes out at night, preferring to rest in mountains and plains. It belongs to the sun and fire of the east, and resides in the palace of the great yin to obtain energy. On the second heavenly stem earth酉 day, it becomes a general star, and it is auspicious to use the fourth wood hour.

元：卯宮。合：奎。無吞啖。畏：尾、箕、婁、畢、犴。華蓋：壬。春夏午前旺，秋冬衰。泊巳曰「燈照空房」，泊酉曰「守株待兔」，泊丑曰「隔江射兔」。

The original mansion of Fang Su is in the Mao palace; its compatible is "Kui Wood Wolf"; it has no object to consume; it fears "Wei Fire Tiger", "Ji Water Leopard", "Lou Metal Dog", "Bi Moon Owl", and "Jing Wood Ox". The Huagai is located in the Ren position. It is strong in the spring and summer before noon, but declines in autumn and winter. If it falls in the Si position, it is called "lamp illumination of an empty room"; if it falls in the You position, it is called "waiting for a rabbit by a tree"; if it falls in the Chou position, it is called "shooting a rabbit across the river".

『心』禽在天曰「文章星」，其宿只三星，位居天竭，豫州宋國分野。為地禽，生茆岡近人村之所。日伏夜遊，多疑好睡，善變化。其為物妖淫，乃東方太陰水星也。傳曰：狐狼知虛實，虎豹知沖破，天寒則威。遇六元甲午為將星，宜用四金時吉。

The animal of the Heart Mansion is called "Wen Zhang Star" in the sky. This mansion consists of only three stars, located in the Scorpio constellation, and corresponds to the region of Yu State in Song Kingdom on earth. It is a terrestrial animal, born on a grassy hill near human villages. It hides during the day and roams at night, is suspicious and sleepy, and is good at changing forms. This creature has a cunning and lustful nature, belonging to the Eastern Taiyin Water Star. Ancient legends say that foxes and wolves can discern truth and falsehood, while tigers and leopards can detect directions for breakthroughs; they become especially fierce when the weather is cold. On the sixth heavenly stem Jiawu day, it is considered a general star, and it is auspicious to use the four metal hours.

元：卯宮。合：壁。吞：胃、昴。畏：奎、婁、尾、箕。華蓋：在幹。春夏旺，秋冬衰。泊寅曰「狐假虎威」，泊午曰「貯疑」，泊戌曰「陰陽不破載」。

The original essence of the Heart Mansion is in the Mao palace; it combines with the Wall Water Armadilla; it consumes the Stomach Earth Peacock and the昴 Day Rooster; it fears the Kuai Wood Wolf, the Lou Metal Dog, the Wei Fire Tiger, and the Ji Water Leopard. The Huagai is located in the Qian direction. It is strong in spring and summer, but weakens in autumn and winter. When it falls in the寅 position, it is called "fox borrowing the tiger's authority"; when it falls in the午 position, it is called "suspending doubt"; when it falls in the戌 position, it is called "yin and yang not breaking the cycle."

『尾』禽在天號「威烈星」，其宿只九星，位居人馬，幽州燕國分野。為地禽，在深山岩谷之中，威降百獸，動則以爪畫地，觀奇偶而卜食。蛇蟠向壬，鵲巢面歲，燕伏戊己，虎奮沖破。故兵法曰：將之衙門，背建向破，其以此歟。此亦鳥獸之所以靈也。畏日出，天寒則威勇，日伏夜遊，乃火星之精也，虎嘯風生。遇三元己卯為將星，宜用四木時吉。

The animal of the Tail Mansion is called "Wēilì Star" in the sky. This mansion has nine stars and is located in the constellation of the Horse. On earth, it corresponds to the region of Youzhou Yan State. It is a terrestrial animal that lives in deep mountains and rocky valleys. Its power can subdue all beasts. When it moves, it scratches the ground with its claws, and by looking at whether the marks form an odd or even number, it can predict whether food will be available that day. Ancient people observed the nature of creatures and said: snakes coil towards the direction of Ren, magpies build their nests towards the direction of the Sovereign Star, swallows nest on the days of Wu and Ji, and tigers become fierce facing the direction of the breaking point. Therefore, the military strategy says: the general's headquarters should be placed with its back to the Month Builder and its face towards the breaking point, which is probably based on this. This is also why birds and beasts have spirit. It fears the sun, and becomes especially fierce in cold weather. It hides during the day and comes out at night, being the spirit of the fire star. When a tiger roars, it produces wind. On the third element day of Ji Mào, it is the general star, and it is auspicious to use the fourth wood hour.

元：寅宮。合：室。吞啖：牛、婁、鬼、柳、張、狳，降諸禽。畏：畢、井、奎。華蓋：戌。四季旺。泊亥曰「虎嘯高峰」，泊卯曰「猛虎出林」，泊未曰「二虎爭巖」。

The original mansion of Wei Xu is in the寅 palace; it harmonizes with "Shi Fire Pig"; it consumes "Niu Metal Cow", "Lou Metal Dog", "Gui Metal Sheep", "Liu Earth Badger", "Zhang Moon Deer", "Bei Water Armadillo", and can subdue all birds; it fears "Bi Moon Bird", "Jing Wood Ox", and "Kui Wood Wolf". The Huagai is located in the戌 position. It is strong in all four seasons. When it falls in the亥 position, it is called "Tiger Roaring on a High Peak"; when it falls in the卯 position, it is called "Mighty Tiger Emerging from the Forest"; when it falls in the未 position, it is called "Two Tigers Struggling over a Rock".

『箕』禽在天號「文昌星」，其宿有四星，位居人馬，幽州燕國分野。為地禽，生在深山岩谷之中，能降百獸。其狀花錢，黑而小於虎也。《易》曰：「君子豹變。」蓋周制豹尾車者，所以象君子豹變之義。文豹隱霧，十日不食，欲以澤其衣毛，成其文彩，殆謂是乎！說曰：虎豹狸皆能勻物而取焉，怕日出，喜陰晴。遇七元甲子為將星，利用四金時吉。

The celestial mansion of Ji Xu has an animal known as the "Wen Chang Star" in the sky. This mansion consists of four stars, located in the constellation of the Horse and Rider, and corresponds to the region of Youzhou Yan State on earth. It is a terrestrial animal, living in deep mountains and rocky valleys, capable of subduing all beasts. Its patterns resemble copper coins, its fur is black, and its size is smaller than a tiger. The Book of Changes, in the chapter on "Revolution," says: "The gentleman changes like a leopard." In the Zhou dynasty, there was a leopard-tail chariot, which was derived from the meaning of the gentleman changing like a leopard. A leopard with noble appearance hides in the mist, refraining from eating for ten days, in order to moisten its skin and cultivate beautiful patterns, which is probably referring to this. There is another saying that tigers, leopards, and lizards all assess the size of their prey before eating. It fears the sun and prefers weather that is alternately sunny and cloudy. On the seventh Jiazi day, it becomes a general star, and it is auspicious only during the four metal hours.

元：寅宮。合：危。吞伏百獸。畏：井、畢、奎。四季旺，春月稍忌之。華蓋：坤。將星：申。泊申曰「猛虎出林」，泊子曰「鏡卦妝臺」，此宮化龍，泊辰曰「虎遭陷□」。

The original mansion of Ji Xu is in the Yin Palace; it harmonizes with the Wei. It can devour and subdue all beasts. It fears the Well Wood Ox, the Big Dipper Moon Bird, and the Kui Wood Wolf. It is strong in all four seasons, but slightly disliked in the third month of spring. The Huagai is in the坤 direction, and the General Star is in the申. If it falls in the申 position, it is called 'Mighty Tiger Emerging from the Forest'; if it falls in the子 position, it is called 'Mirror Hexagram Makeup Stand' (the character '卦' should be read as '挂'). In this mansion, it can transform into a dragon. If it falls in the辰 position, it is called 'Tiger Falling into a Pit' (the last character is missing in the original text, and should be read as '阱').

『斗』禽在天號「武威星」，其宿有六星，位居磨竭，楊州越國分野。乃水禽，即螃□也。生湖海之中，其性靜而安閒，為禽中之最弱者。一雲或作獬，非□也。獬即□豸也。獬威貞烈，其氣勇剛，身有九德，出入百獸難當。以此觀之，其為獬之真也。遇三元己酉為將星，利用四水時吉。

The celestial beast of the Dipper mansion is known in the heavens as the "Star of Martial威" (Wuwei Xing). This mansion consists of six stars, located in the constellation of Capricorn (the original text says "Mojie"), and corresponds to the region of Yangzhou and the state of Yue on earth. It is a water animal, which is a crab (the original text has a missing character, which should be "蟹"). It lives in rivers, lakes, and seas, is quiet and peaceful in nature, and is the weakest among all birds and animals. Another interpretation suggests that it should be "Xie" instead of a crab; Xie is also called Xiechi (the original text has missing characters, which should be "蟹" and "獬"). Xie is dignified, virtuous, and courageous, possessing nine virtues. When it appears, all beasts find it difficult to resist. According to this interpretation, it is truly Xie. On the third heavenly stem cycle day of Jiyou, it becomes the general star, and it is auspicious when using the four water hours.

元：丑宮。合：虛。食：張、翌、軫。畏：尾、箕、婁、畢、井、鬼。華蓋：坤。將星：未。春夏旺，秋冬衰。泊巳曰「順曲落陷」，泊酉「游魚弄波」，泊丑「出明入暗」。

The Dipper mansion originates in the Chou palace; it harmonizes with the Xu day mouse; it consumes the Zhang moon deer, the Yi fire snake, and the Zhen water worm; it fears the Wei fire tiger, the Ji water豹, the Lou gold dog, the Bi moon crow, the Jing wood dog, and the Gui gold sheep. The Huagai is located in the Kun direction, and the General star is in the Wei position. It is strong in spring and summer, but weakens in autumn and winter. When it falls in the Si position, it is called 'Shun Qu Luo Xian'; when it falls in the You position, it is called 'You Yu Nong Bo'; when it falls in the Chou position, it is called 'Chu Ming Ru An'.

『牛』禽在天號「武昌星」，其禽有六星，位居磨竭，揚州越國分野。地禽，即牛也。牛耳無竅，以鼻聽也。明者聽於人神，故雖有耳，而以不聽為成。焦貢《易林》曰：「牛聾，龍亦聾也。」春夏衰，秋冬得地，能戰虎豹，乃中宮土宿之曜。力敵石山，為太白金星。怕天寒雨雪，喜天日晴暖。遇七元甲午為將星，利用四土時吉。

The animal of the Ox Mansion is called "Wuchang Star" in the sky. This mansion has six stars, located in the constellation Capricorn, and corresponds to the region of Yangzhou and Yue state on earth. It is a terrestrial animal, representing the ox. Ancients said that an ox has no holes in its ears and uses its nose to hear; a wise person uses his mind to listen, so even though he has ears, he achieves success by not listening to external things. Jiao Yanshou's "Yi Lin" says: "The ox is deaf, the dragon is also deaf." Its energy wanes in spring and summer, but it gains strength in autumn and winter, and can fight with tigers and leopards. It belongs to the Central Palace's earth mansion's bright star; its strength is great enough to hold back a mountain of stone, and it is paired with the planet Tai Bai (Bright Star). It fears cold and snow, and prefers clear and warm weather. On the seventh heavenly stem day, Jiawu, it becomes a general star. It is auspicious only when the four earth times are used.

元：丑宮。合：女。食：翌。畏：尾、箕、奎、畢、婁。旺在巳。將星：巳。泊寅曰「負載山林」，泊午「耕而食」，泊戌曰「犀牛失角」。

The original mansion of Niu Xu is in the Chou palace; it harmonizes with 'Nv Tu Fu'; it consumes 'Yi Huo She'; it fears 'Wei Huo Hu', 'Ji Shui Bao', 'Kui Mu Lang', 'Bi Yue Wu', and 'Lou Jin Gou'. Its energy is strongest in Si, and its general star is in Si. When it falls in the Yin position, it is called 'Loading Mountains and Forests'; when it falls in the Wu position, it is called 'Plowing and Eating'; when it falls in the Xu position, it is called 'The Rhinoceros Losing Its Horn'.

『女』禽在天號「陰謀星」，其宿有四星，位居寶瓶，青州齊國分野。乃飛禽，即飛鼠也，常居屋角巖穴之中。自驚蟄後九月前有氣。其禽雖小，諸禽難伏。喜天晴，怕寒冷，日伏夜遊。遇四元己卯為將星，利用四火時吉。

The bird of the Girl Mansion is known in the sky as the "Star of Secret Plans." This mansion consists of four stars, located in the constellation Aquarius, and corresponds to the region of Qingzhou and the state of Qi on earth. It is a flying animal, specifically the flying squirrel (bat), which usually resides in the corners of houses and caves. It has vitality from the time of Awakening of Insects until before the ninth month. Although this animal is small, other animals find it difficult to subdue. It prefers sunny weather and fears cold. It hides during the day and comes out at night. On the fourth day of the Jia Mao stem, it becomes the general star, and it is auspicious when the four fire hours are used.

元：子宮。合：牛。無食。畏：角、亢、翌、婁。華蓋：申。將星：柳。春冬衰，夏秋旺。泊亥曰「金釵落井」，泊卯曰「妖女鷹網」，泊未曰「陰殺」，又曰「蝠懷陰險」。

The original mansion is in theZi Palace; it harmonizes with 「Niú Jīnniú」; it has no object to consume; it fears 「Jiǎo Mùjiāo」, 「Kàng Jīnlóng」, 「Yì Huǒshé」, and 「Lóu Jīngǒu」. The Huagai is in the position of Shen, and the General Star is in Liu. Its energy is weak in spring and winter, and strong in summer and autumn. When it falls in the position of Hai, it is called 「Jīnchāi Luòjǐng」; when it falls in the position of Mao, it is called 「Yāo nǚ Yīngwǎng」; when it falls in the position of Wei, it is called 「Yīnshā」, also known as 「Fú Huái Yīnxiǎn」.

『虛』禽在天號「幽劫星」，其宿有二星，位居寶瓶，青州齊國分野。乃地禽，即老鼠也。生在人家土穴之中。《詩》曰：「誰謂鼠無角？」又曰：「誰謂鼠無牙？」《說》曰：以為有雀角，以為有鼠牙，似是而非，以無為有也。

The celestial mansion of Xuxiu is called "Youjie Star" in the sky. This mansion has two stars, located in the constellation of Aquarius, and corresponds to the region of Qingzhou and the state of Qi on earth. It is a terrestrial animal, which is the rat, living in the earth holes of people's homes. The Book of Songs, Zhuan Nan, Xing Lu says: Who says the rat has no horns? And also says: Who says the rat has no teeth? Commentators believe that this refers to attributing the horns of the quail to the rat and the teeth of the rat to itself, making it seem true but actually false, equating the nonexistent with the existing.

一種鼠見人，則交其前足而拱，謂之禮鼠，或謂拱鼠。《詩》曰：「相鼠有體，人而無禮，其或取諸乎？」《傳》曰：「窮鼠齧墾，蓋鼠窮則□。」故《兵法》曰：「歸師勿遏，圍師必闕。」鼠有螯毒者，甘口齧人，鳥獸皆不痛。《春秋》所書：「食郊牛之角者也。」《博物志》云：鼠之最小者，或云甘鼠是也。日伏夜遊，秋冬飽暖。直一元甲子為將星，利用四木時吉。

There is a kind of mouse that when it sees people, will lift its two front legs and bow, called "Li Shu" or "Gong Shu." The "Shi Jing · Yong Feng · Xiang Shi" says: look at that mouse still having some dignity, but people do not observe propriety. This is probably derived from this behavior. Ancient traditions also say: when a mouse is cornered, it will bite people, because when a mouse is in a desperate situation, it will fight to the death ("Shu qiong ze □" where the missing character is supposed to be "ne" based on the meaning). Therefore, the "Bing Fa" says: do not intercept the retreating army, and when surrounding the enemy, leave a gap. Some mice have claws with poison; when they bite people, their mouths taste sweet, and the bitten birds and beasts do not feel pain. The "Chun Qiu" records an incident of "a mouse eating the horns of the sacrificial ox used in the suburban sacrifice," which refers to this kind of mouse. The "Bo Wu Zhi" says: the smallest kind of mouse, some people say it is the Gan Shu. It hides during the day and comes out at night, and is well-fed in autumn and winter. The first day of the first heavenly stem and earthly branch, Jia Zi, is considered the day of the general star, and it is auspicious to use the four wooden times.

元：子宮。合：斗。無食。畏：角、亢、婁。華蓋：在丙。春夏旺，秋冬中平，泊申「五虛六耗」，泊子「伏斷」，泊辰曰「遙望有氣」。

The original essence of the Emptiness mansion is in theZi Palace; it combines with the 「Horn mansion」; it has no object to consume; it fears the 「Horn mansion」, 「Neck mansion」, and 「Lion mansion」. The Huagai is located at the Bing position. It is strong in spring and summer, and average in autumn and winter. If it falls in the Shen position, it is called 「Five Voids and Six Wastages」; if it falls in the Zi position, it is called 「Hidden Cutoff」; if it falls in the Chen position, it is called 「Distantly Visible with Qi」.

『危』禽在天號「天淫星」，其宿有四星，位居寶瓶，青州齊國分野。乃天禽，即燕子也。其性瀟灑，信而能言。《類從》曰：「燕識。戊己銜泥，狐□上伏，不越度阡陌。」出入得貴人愛惜，春社後、秋社前有氣。喜微風暖日，得地千里。直四元己酉為將星，利用四金時吉。

The birds of the Rooftop mansion are known in the heavens as the "Celestial淫star." This constellation consists of four stars, located in the constellation of Aquarius, and corresponds to the region of Qingzhou and the state of Qi on earth. It is called the celestial bird, which is the swallow. It is characterized by its free-spirited nature, reliability, and ability to sing. The "Classified Collection" records that swallows have the ability to distinguish, and on the days of Wu and Ji, they carry mud to build their nests, choosing a fixed place to dwell without crossing beyond their boundaries ("fox □ upper dwelling" is missing characters in the original text, making the meaning incomplete). When swallows enter and exit, they are cherished by the nobleman. After the Spring She festival and before the Autumn She festival, it is a time when their energy is active. They prefer gentle winds and warm sunlight, and when they are in harmony with the land, they can bring benefits over a thousand miles. On the fourth heavenly stem day, Jiyou, it is the general star, and it is auspicious when using the four metals.

元：子宮。合：箕。無食。畏：角、亢、畢、尾、箕、奎。華蓋：牛。春夏旺，秋冬衰。泊巳曰「燕壘南枝」，泊酉曰「紫燕棲梁」，泊丑曰「船下危灘」。

The original mansion of Wei Su is in theZi Palace; it harmonizes with 'Ji Water豹'; it has no object to consume; it fears 'Jiao Wood蛟', 'Kang Metal龙', 'Bi Moon乌', 'Wei Fire虎', 'Ji Water豹', and 'Kui Wood狼'. The Huagai is in the Ox. It is strong in spring and summer, and weakens in autumn and winter. When it falls in the巳 position, it is called 'Yan Lei Nan Zhi'; when it falls in the酉 position, it is called 'Zi Yan Qi Liang'; when it falls in the丑 position, it is called 'Chuan Xia Wei Tan'.

『室』禽在天號「雲漢星」，其宿有六星，位居雙魚，幷州衛國分野。乃地禽，即□也。犬喜雪，馬喜風，豕喜雨，故天將雨，則□進沙水。觀孔子於《大畜》之五爻曰：有慶也。《禮》曰：羊曰柔毛，豕曰剛□。羊柔於毛也，豕剛於畜也。

The constellation of Encampment Mansion in the sky is called "Yunhan Star," and it originally consists of six stars, located in the constellation of the Double Fish. On earth, it corresponds to the region of Bingzhou and the state of Wei. It is a terrestrial animal, which is the pig. The missing character in "即□也" should be "豕." Dogs like snow, horses like wind, and pigs like rain; therefore, when the heavens are about to rain, pigs go to places with sandy water. Looking at Confucius' explanation of the "Line Statement" of the ninth line in the fifth position of the "Great Accumulation" hexagram in the "Book of Changes," he says "there is a blessing," which refers to the auspiciousness of the castrated pig. The "Book of Rites · Rules of Propriety" says that during worship, sheep are called "rou mao" (soft hair), and pigs are called "gang lie" (hard mane); the softness of sheep is on the hair, while the hardness of pigs is on the mane.

《說文》：巳像蛇之形，亥豕之形。蓋陽生子，至巳而六陽備；一陰生於午，至亥而六陰備。故此二字皆象形也。巳，蛇也。亥，豕也。故子夏過衛，有讀史者曰：三家渡河。夏曰，非也，是巳亥也。《林氏小說》曰：以其食不潔，故名之曰豕，乃無仁無義，性能惡也。已四季得地，日遊夜伏。遇一元甲午為將星，利用四木時吉。

The Shuowen Jiezi says: "Si" resembles the shape of a snake, and "Hai" resembles the shape of a pig. Because yang energy begins at Zi, and by the time it reaches Si, six yang energies are complete; one yin begins at Wu, and by the time it reaches Hai, six yin energies are complete. Therefore, these two characters are both ideograms. Si is the snake, and Hai is the pig. Therefore, when Zi Xia passed through the state of Wei, he heard someone reading historical texts that said "three families crossed the river." Zi Xia said: that is incorrect; it should be a mistake of "Si Hai." The Lin氏 novel says: because it eats unclean things, it is named "shi," which is an animal without benevolence or righteousness, and its nature is capable of doing evil. It has the land in all four seasons, moving during the day and hiding at night ("already having the land in all four seasons" the character "yi" should be "si" or it is a redundant character). On the first day of the Jia Wu cycle, the general star appears, and it is auspicious when using the four wooden hours.

元：亥宮。合：尾。食：女、翌、危。畏：尾、箕、奎、婁、畢。華蓋：丙。春夏旺，秋冬衰。泊午「小船失棹」，泊寅曰「暗室思明」，泊戌曰「室揖囚禁」。

The original mansion is in the Hai Palace; it harmonizes with the 'Fire Tiger of the Tail'; it consumes the 'Female Earth Bat', the 'Fire Snake of the Next Day', and the 'Wei Moon Swallow'; it fears the 'Fire Tiger of the Tail', the 'Water Leopard of the Ji', the 'Wood Wolf of the Kui', the 'Metal Dog of the Lou', and the 'Moon Bird of the Bi'. The Huagai is in the Bing position. It is strong in spring and summer, but weakens in autumn and winter. When it falls in the午 position, it is called 'Small boat without oar'; when it falls in the寅 position, it is called 'Thinking of brightness in darkness'; when it falls in the戌 position, it is called 'Room and oar in captivity' (the character '揖' should be read as '楫', meaning the oar is captured).

『壁』禽在天曰「文章星」，其宿有二星，位居雙魚，幷州衛國分野。乃水禽，是獺也。其狀似狐而尾大，藏於坑圳之中，乃西方白虎之屬，水居魚食。《孟子》所謂為淵驅魚者，獺也。亦自祭其先。《說》曰：然亦知報本反始，無非獺者也。日伏不出，夜則遊食，喜天寒暗雨。直五元己卯為將星，利局四金時吉。

The animal of the Wall Mansion is called "Wen Zhang Star" in the sky. This mansion has two stars, located in the constellation of the Twin Fish, and corresponds to the region of Bingzhou and the state of Wei on earth. It is a water animal, specifically the otter. Its shape resembles a fox but has a large tail, and it hides in ditches and canals. It belongs to the category of the White Tiger, living in water and feeding on fish. The passage in Mencius, "Lilou Shang" which says "to bring fish to the deep pool," refers to the otter. After catching fish, the otter arranges them to worship its ancestors. Commentators say: this shows that it also understands gratitude and remembers its origin, and no otter is without this trait. It hides during the day and comes out at night to hunt, preferring cold weather and rainy days. On the fifth element day of Ji Mao, it is favorable to use the four metal hours for auspiciousness (the term "li ju" should be "li yong").

元：亥宮。合：心。食：軫、翌。畏：尾、箕、奎、婁、畢。華蓋：丙。春夏旺，秋冬得祿。泊亥曰「□失伏藏」，泊卯曰「比用落濠」，泊未曰「伏殃荒野」。

The original mansion of Wall mansion is in the Hai Palace; it harmonizes with the Heart Mansion; it consumes the Zhen Water Worm and Yi Fire Snake; it fears the Wei Fire Tiger, Ji Water Leopard, Kui Wood Wolf, Lou Metal Dog, and Bi Moon Owl. The Huagai is located in the Bing position. It is strong in spring and summer, and gains favor in autumn and winter. When it falls in the亥 position, it is called "狳失伏藏" (the first character is missing, and it should be "狳"); when it falls in the卯 position, it is called "比用落濠"; when it falls in the未 position, it is called "伏殃荒野".

『奎』禽在天號「華蓋星」，其宿有六星，位居白羊，徐州魯國分野。乃山禽，是豺狼也。凡將遠食必先倒立，所以卜向。故今獵師遇狼輒喜，蓋狼之所向，獸之所在也。《記》曰：狼亦禽也，乃能獲禽，而能勝其類，又知時祭，可謂才矣。四季得地，日伏夜遊，喜天寒雲霧。直二元甲子為將星，利用四水時吉。

The constellation Kuixu is known in the sky as the "Huogai Star," and this constellation has six stars, located in the constellation Aries. On earth, it corresponds to the region of Xu Prefecture and Lu State. It represents a mountain animal, which is the wolf. Whenever it goes to a distant place to hunt, it first stands on its hind legs to determine the direction. Therefore, nowadays hunters are happy when they meet a wolf, because the direction the wolf faces is where the wild animals are. The "Rites of Zhou" says: the wolf is also an animal, yet it can capture other animals and surpass its own kind, and it knows the proper time for worship. It can be said to have ability. It thrives in all four seasons, hides during the day and roams at night, and prefers cold weather and mist. On the second Jiazi day, which is the day of the general star, it is auspicious to use the four waters.

元：戌宮。合：房。食百獸。畏：畢、井、尾、箕。四季旺。泊申「綴花結子」，泊子「鏡掛妝臺」（化龍）。泊辰曰「慶會風雲」（化鰲食角亢尾箕）。

The original essence of Kuixu is in the Xu mansion; it harmonizes with Fang Riru; it can devour all beasts; it fears Bi Yue Wu, Jing Mu An, Wei Hu Hu, and Ji Shui Bao. It is strong in all four seasons. When it falls in the Shen position, it is called 'Zhu Hua Jie Zi'; when it falls in the Zi position, it is called 'Jing Guang Chuan Tai', and it transforms into a dragon; when it falls in the Chen position, it is called 'Qing Hui Feng Yun', and it transforms into an ao, capable of devouring the birds of the Jiao, Kang, Wei, and Ji mansions.

『婁』禽在天號「天劍星」，其宿有三星，位居白羊，徐州魯國分野。乃地禽，即狗也。《孔子》曰：狗者，叩也，叩氣吠以守也。《莊子》曰：狗不以善吠為良爾。《屈子》曰：邑犬□吠吠所怪也。其性雖猛，四季得地。遇夜則吠，以衛主義也。喜風雲霧露吉。直五元己酉為將星，利用四土時吉。

The celestial mansion of Lou is known in the sky as the "Heavenly Sword Star," which originally consists of three stars located in the constellation Aries. On earth, it corresponds to the region of Xu Prefecture and Lu State. It is a terrestrial animal, which is the dog. An old attribution attributed to Confucius says that the dog is called "kou," which means to knock or strike, as it barks to guard the family gate. The "Zhuangzi" says that a good dog is not necessarily one that barks well. Qu Yuan's "Jiu Zhang" says that dogs in the village bark in groups because they are startled by strange things ("yi quan xun fei" where the missing character is supposed to be "group"). Although its nature is fierce, it is suitable for all four seasons. It barks at night to guard its master, which is its virtue. It is auspicious if it likes wind, clouds, mist, and dew. It is favorable on the fifth heavenly stem earth day, Jiyou, when the general star is in position, and when using the four earths.

元：戌宮。合：氐。吞啖：房、心、虛、室、胃、昴、鬼、柳、張、氐。畏：尾、箕、奎、井。華蓋：戌。春秋冬旺，夏月衰。泊巳「鑄印御廚」，泊酉「鑿井求泉」，泊丑「天倉飯食」。

The original mansion of Lou is in the Xu mansion; it harmonizes with the Root mansion. It consumes the Room mansion, the Heart mansion, the Xu, the Room fire pig, the Bond earth chicken, the昴 day rooster, the Ghost metal sheep, the Willow earth deer, the Zhang moon deer, and the Root mansion again. It fears the Tail fire tiger, the Ji water leopard, the Kui wood wolf, and the Well wood dog. The Huagai is located in the Xu position. Its strength is prominent in spring, autumn, and winter, but it declines in summer. When it falls in the巳 position, it is called 'Casting Seal and Imperial Kitchen'; when it falls in the酉 position, it is called 'Drilling Well to Seek Spring Water'; when it falls in the丑 position, it is called 'Heavenly Granary and Food'.

『胃』禽在天曰「諫宮星」，其宿有三星，位居金牛，冀州趙國分野。乃山禽，即雉□也。《薛宗》曰：雉之健者為鷮尾長六尺，鷮走且鳴，行止不能自舍，女有取節爾。故詩以為淑女之譬，而又與鷩見之義。名雖等雉，類有不同，則其取擬象亦因以異者，王后翬衣，夫人揄公之服，自驚冕之下。是禽四季得地，乃中央鎮星，伏藏茆岡，日遊夜伏者也。有老而成精變化，攬水塘，喜天陰。遇二元甲午為將星，利用四火時吉。

The bird of the Stomach mansion in the sky is called "Jiang Gong Star." This mansion has three stars, located in the constellation Taurus, and corresponds to the region of Ji Zhou's Zhao State on earth. It is a mountain bird, which is a wild chicken (the missing character in "Zhi" should be "ji"). Xue Zong said: among the pheasants, the strongest is called "Jiao," with a tail six feet long; Jiao runs and calls while moving, unable to restrain itself, but women take its meaning of upholding virtue. Therefore, the "Book of Songs" uses it to symbolize a virtuous woman, and there is also the symbolic meaning of "Yi." Although they are both called pheasants, they are different species, so their symbolic meanings vary. The queen wears a feathered robe, and the lady wears a Yu Di robe, both falling under the rank of Yi crown. This bird is present all four seasons and belongs to the central governing star (Saturn), hidden in the grassy hill, active during the day and hidden at night. Some old birds become enlightened and can transform, disturbing ponds and preferring cloudy weather. On the second heavenly stem Jiawu day, it is the general star, and it is auspicious when using the four fire hours.

元：酉宮。合：亢。食：翌、軫。畏：氐、心、奎、婁、畢。華蓋：辰。將星：卯。春夏旺，秋月利，冬衰。泊寅曰「遊好斬關」，泊午曰「五德丹鳳」，泊戌曰「鳳凰在籠」。

The original essence of the Stomach mansion is in the You palace; it harmonizes with the Neck mansion. It consumes the翌 fire snake and the Zhen water worm. It fears the Root mansion, the Heart mansion, the Kuai wood wolf, the Lou metal dog, and the Bi moon bird. The Huagai is in the Chen position, and the General star is in the Mao position. It is strong in spring and summer, favorable in autumn, and declines in winter. If it falls in the寅 position, it is called 'You Hao Zhan Guan'; if it falls in the午 position, it is called 'Wu De Dan Feng'; if it falls in the戌 position, it is called 'Feng Hua Zai Long'.

『昴』禽在天號「天都星」，其宿有七星，位居金牛，冀州趙國分野。為地禽，□也。□有五德，一曰「頭冠為文」，二曰「足距為武」，三曰「逢雄則□爭先」，四曰「鳴不失信」，五曰「有食相呼，為義也」。食則以足畫地，故曰□不食無工之祿。四季得地，日遊夜伏。遇六元己卯為將星，利用四木時吉。

The celestial mansion of Hairy Head mansion is known as the "Heavenly Capital Star." This mansion has seven stars, located in the constellation Taurus. On earth, it corresponds to the region of Ji Zhou's Zhao State. It is a terrestrial animal, which is the chicken (the missing characters in this passage are all supposed to be "chicken"). Chickens have five virtues: first, they have a crown on their head, which represents "culture"; second, they have spurs on their feet, which represents "bravery"; third, when they meet a strong enemy, they charge forward courageously, which represents "courage"; fourth, they crow at the right time without failing to keep their word, which represents "trustworthiness"; fifth, when they find food, they call their companions, which represents "righteousness." When chickens eat, they use their claws to dig the ground, so it is said that chickens do not eat without working for their food. They live on the earth all year round, going out during the day and hiding at night. On the sixth heavenly stem and earthly branch day, which is Ji Mao, it is the day of the general star. It is auspicious when using the four wooden hours.

元：酉宮。合：角。食：軫。畏：奎、婁、氐、心、畢。華蓋：巽。春夏旺，秋冬衰。泊亥「□唱黃昏」，泊卯曰「鳳凰展翅」，泊未曰「飛鳳失巢」。

The original essence of Hairy Head mansion is in the You Palace; it harmonizes with「角木蛟」; it consumes「轸水蚓」; it fears「奎木狼」「娄金狗」「氐土貉」「心月狐」「毕月乌」. The Huagai is located in the direction of Xun. It is strong in spring and summer, and weakens in autumn and winter. When it falls in the亥 position, it is called「鸡唱黄昏」(the first character of the original text is missing, it should be「鸡」). When it falls in the卯 position, it is called「凤凰展翅」. When it falls in the未 position, it is called「飞凤失巢」.

『畢』禽在天號「天棲星」，其宿有八星，位居金牛，冀州趙國分野。為天禽，即老鴉也。其性尊重，自得其樂，無物害之，而有反哺之義，能伏諸禽，乃禽中靈禽也。四季得地，惟六月十六日直之大忌。日遊夜伏，喜暖風晴日。遇三元甲子為將星，利用四金時吉。

The birds of the mansion of Bi are called "Heavenly Roosting Star" in the sky. This mansion has eight stars, located in the constellation Taurus, and corresponds to the region of Ji Zhou's Zhao State on earth. It is considered the heavenly bird, which is the crow. It is dignified in nature, content with itself, and nothing can harm it. It also shows filial piety by feeding its mother, and can subdue other birds, making it a spiritual bird among all birds. It is favored in all seasons, but it is a major inauspicious day on the sixteenth day of the sixth month. It likes to go out in the daytime and hide at night, and prefers warm, sunny days. On the third Jiazi day, it is considered a general star, and it is auspicious only during the four metal hours.

元：酉宮。合：軫。食：翌、軫、胃、昴、心、房、虛、牛、室。畏：尾、箕、角、亢、井、婁、氐。華蓋：丑。將星：寅。四季皆旺。泊申「靈雀捕蟾」，泊子「狂鴉啄噪」，泊辰「雲遮明月」。

The original position of Bi Su is in the You palace; it harmonizes with 'Zhen Water Worm'; it consumes 'Yi Fire Snake', 'Zhen Water Worm', 'Wei Earth Rooster', 'Mao Day Chicken', 'Xin Moon Fox', 'Fang Day Rabbit', 'Xu Day Rat', 'Niu Metal Ox', and 'Shi Fire Pig'; it fears 'Wei Fire Tiger', 'Ji Water豹', 'Jiao Wood Dragon', 'Kang Metal Dragon', 'Jing Wood Dog', 'Lou Metal Dog', and 'Di Earth Hare'. The Hu Ga is in the Chou position, and the Jiang Star is in the Yin position. It is strong in all four seasons. When it falls in the Shen position, it is called 'Ling Que Bu Chan'; when it falls in the Zi position, it is called 'Kuang Ya Zhuo Zao'; when it falls in the Chen position, it is called 'Yun Zhe Ming Yue'.

『觜』禽在天號「威謫星」，其宿有三星，位居陰陽，益州魏國分野。為山禽，即猴也，楚人謂之沐猴者也。喜泊園林，逢兔則歡。愛天睛，怕雪雨。遇六元己酉為將星，四木時吉。

The bird of the Zi Xu mansion is called "Wei Zhe Star" in the heavens. This mansion has three stars, located in the Yin Yang Palace (the Twins constellation), and corresponds to the region of Yizhou's Wei state on earth. It is a mountain bird, which is a monkey, and the people of Chu call it "Mu Hou." It likes to rest in the position of a garden and is happy when it meets a rabbit. It prefers clear weather and fears rain and snow. On the sixth heavenly stem day, Ji You, it becomes a general star, and it is auspicious when the time is in the four wooden hours.

元：申宮。合：翌。食：房。畏：尾、箕、奎、婁、參。華蓋：癸。春夏旺，秋冬衰。泊巳曰「逆風打火」，泊酉曰「朱口破石」，泊丑曰「猴坐高林」。

The original mansion of Zī Xù is in the Shen palace; it harmonizes with 'Yi Fire Snake'; it consumes 'Fang Ri Tu'; it fears 'Wei Fire Hu', 'Ji Water Bao', 'Kui Wood Lang', 'Lou Metal Gou', and 'Can Water Yuan'. The Huagai is located at the Gui position. It is strong in spring and summer, but weakens in autumn and winter. If it falls in the Si position, it is called 'Reverse Wind Lighting Fire'; if it falls in the You position, it is called 'Zhu Kou Po Shi'; if it falls in the Chou position, it is called 'Hou Zuo Gao Lin'.

『參』禽在天號「文章星」，其宿有六星，位居陰陽，益州魏國分野。為山禽，乃猿也。其性靜，夜嘯風月肅然。猿每至林中，皆振聲食果不解，番飛十丈，千年成精，能迷人之害，乃東南山盤太陰之星也。喜天晴，怕穢濁，主風雨，近貴人。遇三元甲午為將星，四金時吉。

The constellation known as Sanxiu is called the "Literary Star" in the heavens. This constellation consists of six stars and is located in the Yin and Yang Palace. It corresponds to the region of Yizhou and the state of Wei on earth. It represents a mountain bird, which is actually a monkey. This monkey is quiet by nature, and at night it howls under the wind and moon, creating a solemn atmosphere. When a monkey enters the forest, it calls out loudly and continuously eats fruits, capable of leaping ten zhang in a single bound. If it lives for a thousand years, it becomes a spirit that can bewilder and harm people. It is the Taiyin star dwelling in the southeastern mountains. It prefers clear weather and fears dirty and turbid air, and it is the one that brings rain and wind. It can be close to the nobleman. On the third day of the Heavenly Stem Jiawu, it becomes the general star, and it is auspicious when using the four metal hours.

元：申宮。合：張。食：心。畏：虛、箕、奎、婁、井。將星：申。春夏旺，秋冬衰。泊寅曰「猿啼夜月」，泊午曰「順水行舟」，泊戌曰「孤猿失伴」。

The original source of the Three Stars mansion is in the Shen palace; it harmonizes with the Zhang Yue Lu; it consumes the Xin Yue Hu; it fears the Xu Ri Shu, Ji Shui Bao, Kuai Mu Wang, Lou Jin Gou, and Jing Mu An. The general star is in the Shen palace. It is strong in spring and summer, but weakens in autumn and winter. When it falls in the Yin position, it is called 'Ape Crying under the Moon'; when it falls in the Wu position, it is called 'Sailing a Boat with the Current'; when it falls in the Xu position, it is called 'Solitary Ape Losing Its Companion'.

『井』禽在天號「天威星」，其宿有八星，位居巨□，雍州秦國分野。為瑞禽，其狀如虎，二十八宿之主，禽星之王也。上山吞虎豹，下水食蛟龍，餓□銅鐵，渴飲溪泉，乃天上六貴尊星。其性猛烈，動則狂風伐樹，石走沙飛。入海則興波鼓浪，而龍即升騰矣。得猛風雲霧吉。直七元己卯為將星，用四水時吉。

The celestial bird of the Well mansion is known in the heavens as the "Star of Heavenly Authority." This mansion has eight stars, located in the constellation of Cancer (the missing character in the original text should be "蟹," meaning crab), and corresponds to the region of Yongzhou, which is associated with the state of Qin on earth. It is a auspicious bird, shaped like a tiger, and is the master of the twenty-eight mansions and the king of the bird stars. When it ascends the mountain, it can swallow tigers and leopards; when it goes into the water, it can eat dragons. When hungry, it consumes copper and iron (the missing character in the original text should be "餐," meaning to eat), and when thirsty, it drinks mountain springs and stream water. It is one of the six noble stars in the heavens. Its nature is fierce; once it moves, it causes strong winds to uproot trees, stones to move, and sand to fly. When it enters the sea, it creates waves and surges, causing dragons to rise. It brings good fortune when accompanied by fierce clouds, mist, and fog. The seventh heavenly stem and earthly branch, Ji Mao, is considered the general star, and it is auspicious when used in the fourth water element.

元：未宮。合：星。吞食：尾、箕、角、亢、奎、婁。畏：心、畢、虛、柳。春夏冬旺，秋稍不利。泊亥曰「刻舟求□」，泊卯「孤雁銜蘆」，泊未曰「刻舟待佳音」。

The original essence of the Well Mansion is in the Wei palace; it harmonizes with the Star Mansion. It consumes the Tail Fire Tiger, the Ji Water Leopard, the Horn Mansion, the Neck Mansion, the Kui Wood Wolf, and the Lou Metal Dog. It fears the Heart Mansion, the Bi Moon Bird, the Xu Day Rat, and the Willow Earth Beast. Its energy is strong in spring, summer, and winter, but slightly unfavorable in autumn. If it falls in the亥 position, it is called "Seeking a Sword by Marking the Boat" (the last character is missing in the original text, and should be "Sword"). If it falls in the卯 position, it is called "Solitary Goose Carrying Rushes." If it falls in the未 position, it is called "Waiting for Good News by Marking the Boat."

『鬼』禽在天號「天狼星」，其宿有五星，位居巨□，雍州秦國分野。為地禽，即羊也。其性慢而剛毅，又能跪乳象禮，其德宜施於朝，□而不黨。日遊夜伏，喜微風暖日。鬼為六夭金星，曰「太白之宿」，亦入深山，百草皆食。直四元甲子為將星，利用四土時吉。

The celestial beast of the Ghost Mansion is known in the heavens as the "Wolf Star." This mansion contains five planets and is located in the constellation Cancer. On earth, it corresponds to the region of Yongzhou, which is the territory of the State of Qin. It is a terrestrial beast, representing the sheep. It is slow-moving yet resolute, and can kneel to drink milk, symbolizing propriety. Its virtue is suitable for use in the court, being sociable yet not forming factions. It roams during the day and hides at night, preferring gentle winds and warm sunlight. The Ghost Mansion is associated with the planet Venus, and is called the "Star of the White Emperor." It can also enter deep mountains and eat all kinds of plants. On the fourth Jiazi day, it is considered a general star, and it is auspicious when using the four earth elements.

元：未宮。合：柳。無食。畏：尾、箕、奎、心、氐、畢、婁。華蓋：寅。將星：辰。春夏衰，秋冬旺。泊申曰「羊行夜路」，泊子「五鬼爭持」，泊辰曰「羝羊觸藩」。

The Ghost Mansion's original position is in the Wei palace; it combines with the Willow Earth Beast. It has no object to consume. It fears the Tail Fire Tiger, the Ji Water Leopard, the Kui Wood Wolf, the Heart Moon Fox, the Root Earth貉, the Bi Moon Bird, and the Lou Metal Dog. The Huagai is in the寅 position, and the General Star is in the辰. Its energy wanes in spring and summer, and increases in autumn and winter. If it falls in the申 position, it is called 'a sheep walking at night'; if it falls in the子 position, it is called 'five ghosts competing'; if it falls in the辰 position, it is called 'a ram butting against a fence'.

『柳』禽在天號「中央星」，其宿有八星，位居獅子，三河周國分野。為「山禽」，即山中獐也。其性善而驚。吳曰獐膽尤怯，飲水見影輒奔。《道書》曰：獐鹿無魂。又曰：獐鹿白膽怖，為是故也。日伏夜遊，喜天陰晴暗，吉。直七元己酉為將星，利用四火時吉。

The animal of the Willow Mansion is called "Central Star" in the sky. This mansion has eight stars, located in the constellation of Leo, and corresponds to the territory of the Zhou state in the region of the three rivers on earth. It is a mountain animal, which is the civet cat found in mountains. It is gentle in nature but easily startled. The people of Wu say that the civet cat is especially timid, and when it sees its reflection in water, it will run away immediately. The Daoist texts say that the civet cat and the deer have no souls. They also say that the civet cat and the deer have pale-colored胆 and are easily frightened, which is the reason for this. It hides during the day and comes out at night, preferring weather that is neither fully clear nor fully cloudy, and this is considered auspicious. On the seventh heavenly stem earthly branch day, Jiyou, it is the general star, and it is auspicious only during the four fire hours.

元：午宮。合：鬼。無食。畏：尾、箕、奎、婁。華蓋：壬。將星：卯。春夏旺，秋冬衰。泊巳曰「醉看過橋」，泊酉「丑婦照鏡」，泊丑曰「九鬼夜遊」。

The original source of Liuxu is in the Wu palace; it harmonizes with 'Ghost Metal Sheep'; it has no object to consume; it fears 'Tail Fire Tiger', 'Ji Water Leopard', 'Kui Wood Wolf', and 'Liu Metal Dog'. Huagai is located at the Ren position, and Jiang Star is at the Mao position. It is strong in spring and summer, but weakens in autumn and winter. When it falls in the Si position, it is called 'Drunk Man Crossing the Bridge'; when it falls in the You position, it is called 'Wife Looking at a Mirror'; when it falls in the Chou position, it is called 'Nine Ghosts Wandering at Night'.

『星』禽在天號「天賊星」，其宿有六星，位居獅子，三河周國分野。為「地禽」，即馬也。馬有德而此君子也。四季得地，出入遇貴。喜微風暖日，怕天寒雨雪，乃南方火曜。有百里駿彩，千里威光，為六貴尊星。直四元甲午為將星，利用四木時吉。

The star mansion's animal is known in the heavens as the "Heavenly Thief Star." This mansion consists of six stars, located in the constellation of the Lion, and corresponds to the territory of the Zhou state in the three rivers region on earth. It is a terrestrial animal, representing the horse. Horses possess virtuous qualities and can be compared to gentlemen. They thrive in all seasons, and when moving in and out, they encounter noble persons. They prefer gentle winds and warm sunlight, and fear cold weather and rain or snow. It belongs to the southern fire element. It possesses the ability to gallop a hundred miles and has a majestic aura that can intimidate thousands of miles. It is one of the six esteemed stars. On the fourth day of the Heavenly Stems, which is Jiawu day, it functions as a general star. It is auspicious when using the four wood hours.

元：午宮。合：井。食：壁。畏：尾、箕、奎、婁。華蓋：壬。將星：午。四季旺。泊寅曰「陸地行車」，泊午曰「三光普照」，一云：「紅光貫日」，泊戌曰「升殿朝元」。

The original essence of the Star Mansion is in theWu Palace; it harmonizes with「Jing Mu An」; it consumes「Bi Shui Yu」; it fears「Wei Hu Hu」「Ji Shui Bao」「Kui Mu Lang」「Lou Jin Gou」. The Huagai is located at the Ren position, and the Jiang Xing is at the午 position. It is strong in all four seasons. If it falls in the寅 position, it is called「Lu Di Xing Che」; if it falls in the午 position, it is called「San Guang Pu Zhao」, or another term「Hong Guang Guan Ri」; if it falls in the戌 position, it is called「Sheng Dian Chao Yuan」.

『張』禽在天號「尊崇星」，其宿有六星，位居獅子，三河周國分野。為「山禽」，即鹿也。《字統》曰：鹿性驚防，分背而食，以備其害，蓋亦率善走者，食則相呼，□居則環其角外向。日遊夜伏，喜微風暖日。直一元己卯為將星，用四金時吉。

The mansion of Zhang Xu is called "Respected Star" in the heavens. This mansion has six stars, located in the constellation of the Lion, and corresponds to the territory of the Zhou state in the three rivers region on earth. It is a mountain animal, which is the deer. The "Zi Tong" says: the deer is alert and cautious, standing with their backs to each other when feeding to guard against danger; it is also an animal very good at running, calling its companions when it finds food, and when living in groups, they form a circle with their horns facing outward ("group living" the character is missing in the original text, it should be "group"). It goes out during the day and hides at night, preferring gentle winds and warm sunlight. On the first day of the first cycle, which is the day of Jimao, it is the general star, and it is auspicious when using the four metals.

元：午宮。合：參。無食。畏：尾、箕、奎、畢、井。華蓋：辰。將星：寅。春夏旺，秋冬衰。泊亥曰「稼穡」，泊卯曰「玄胎正肥」，泊未曰「天網四張」。

The original mansion of Zhang Xu is in theWu Palace; it harmonizes with the「Cen Water Monkey」; it has no object to consume; it fears the「Wei Fire Tiger」,「Ji Water Leopard」,「Kui Wood Wolf」,「Bi Moon Crane」, and「Jing Wood Ox」. The Huagai is in the辰 position, and the General Star is in the寅 position. It is strong in spring and summer, but weakens in autumn and winter. When it falls in the亥 position, it is called「Jia Se」; when it falls in the卯 position, it is called「Xuan Tai Zheng Fei」; when it falls in the未 position, it is called「Tian Wang Si Zhang」.

『翌』禽在天號「八奇星」，其宿二十一星，位居雙女，荊州楚國分野。為「地禽」，乃蛇也。藏於地穴之中，其心毒，口惡勢猛，老而成精，亦能興雲致霧。牛以鼻聽，蛇以眼聽，蛇聾虎鼻齆，其以此乎？《記》曰：凡龍有龍珠，蛇有蛇珠，乃龍蛇之所吐也。喜猛風暴雨。直五元甲子為將星，用四木時吉。

The celestial animal of the following day is known in the heavens as the "Eight Strange Stars." This constellation has twenty-one stars and is located in the constellation of the Twins (the Virgo constellation), corresponding to the region of Jingzhou and the state of Chu on earth. It is a terrestrial animal, which is the snake. It resides in underground holes, has a poisonous nature, an evil tongue, and a fierce spirit; when it becomes a spirit after old age, it can summon clouds and create mist. Cows listen with their noses, and snakes listen with their eyes—so snakes are deaf and tigers have blocked noses, which is probably the meaning. The "Record" says: dragons have dragon pearls, snakes have snake pearls, both are pearls spat out from the mouths of dragons and snakes. It prefers strong winds and heavy rains. On the fifth heavenly stem and earthly branch day, which is Jiazi day, the general star is present, and it is auspicious when using the four wooden elements.

元：巳宮。合：觜。食：女、虛、危。畏：奎、婁、畢。華蓋：巽，將星：巳。春夏旺，秋冬伏藏。泊申曰「枯竹搖風」，泊子曰「取方就圓」，泊辰曰「魚躍龍門」。

The original essence is in the Si palace; it harmonizes with "Zi Fire Monkey"; it consumes "Nv Earth Bat", "Xu Day Rat", and "Wei Moon Swallow"; it fears "Kui Wood Wolf", "Lou Metal Dog", and "Bi Moon Crane". The Huagai is in the Xun direction, and the General Star is in Si. It is strong in spring and summer, and hidden in autumn and winter. When it falls in Shen position, it is called "Withered Bamboo Swaying Wind"; when it falls in Zi position, it is called "Taking the Square to Make a Circle"; when it falls in Chen position, it is called "Fish Leaping over the Dragon Gate".

『軫』禽在天號「天毒星」，其宿有七星，位居雙女，荊州楚國分野。為「地禽」，即蚯蚓也。《傳》曰：魚無耳，蟬無口，蛇無足，蚓無筋，乃無心之蟲，與蛗螽交。有一種白頸，是其老者。其物不息，引而後伸。《孟子》曰：若仲子者，蚓而後充其操者也。蚓乃水星，旱久無雨，蚓出地而盤旋於沙上者，實時有驟雨至也。喜天陰晴。直一元己酉為將星，用四金時吉。

The celestial mansion of Zhěn is called "Heavenly Toxin Star" in the sky. This mansion has seven stars and is located in the Double Female constellation, corresponding to the region of Jingzhou and the state of Chu on earth. It is a terrestrial animal, which is the earthworm. Ancient legends say that fish have no ears, cicadas have no mouths, snakes have no feet, and earthworms have no sinews, making them heartless creatures. They are said to mate with a type of locust called Fazhong. Those with white necks are the old ones among them. These creatures move constantly, first curling up and then stretching out. The book "Mencius:滕 Wen Gong Lower" says that someone like Chen Zhongzi would have to become an earthworm to fully practice his principles. Earthworms belong to the planet Mercury. During long droughts without rain, when earthworms come out of the ground and coil on the sand, rain will soon arrive. They prefer unsettled weather with alternating sunshine and clouds. On the first day of the first cycle, Jiyou, which is the day of the general star, it is auspicious when using the four metals.

元：巳宮。合：壁。無食。畏：昴、胃、危、虛。華蓋：巽。將星：申。春夏旺，秋冬衰。泊巳曰「乘車逐馬」，泊酉曰「寶車無輪」，泊丑曰「車駕飛輪」。

The original mansion Chariot is located in the Si palace; its compatible is 'Wall Water Armadillo'; it has no object to consume; it fears '昴 Day Rooster', 'Wèi Earth Wildfowl', 'Wei Moon Swallow', and 'Xu Day Rat'. The Huagai is in the Xun direction, and the General Star is in the Shen. It is strong in spring and summer, but weakens in autumn and winter. When it falls in the Si position, it is called 'Riding a Chariot and Chasing a Horse'; when it falls in the You position, it is called 'Treasure Chariot Without Wheels'; when it falls in the Chou position, it is called 'Chariot with Flying Wheels'.

七曜禽星布八門，尊傷帝福共同輪；生死敗休依次第，長生之地順行遁。日內有□月有兔，火臨於地土水臨坤。 木入幹鄉金巽巳，九宮之內起於尊。

Using the seven luminaries and the禽stars to arrange the eight gates, the four gates 「Respect」「Injury」「Emperor」「Prosperity」 and the four gates 「Birth」「Death」「Decline」「Rest」 rotate together in sequence; the starting point is determined at the long life position of the luminaries, and the sequence proceeds in a clockwise manner. The rhyme says 「On the day there is a chicken, on the month there is a rabbit」, meaning that the day ruled by the sun is marked by a chicken (the Rooster of the昴 cluster), and the day ruled by the moon is marked by a rabbit (the Room mansion). The planet Mars is located at the Gen position (the original text says 「earth」, which should be a mistake for 「Gen」), the planet Saturn and the planet Water are located at the Kun position; the planet Jupiter enters the Qian direction, and the planet Metal is located at the Xun and Si positions. Within the nine palaces, the sequence starts from the 「Respect」 gate.

太陰直時兌上起尊。 太陰直時震上起尊。 火星直時艮上起尊。 土水星直時坤上起尊。 木星直時干上起尊。

When the Sun is in charge of the hour, the "Respect" gate is established in the Dui trigram (Due West). When the Moon is in charge of the hour, the "Respect" gate is established in the Zhen trigram (Due East). When the Mars is in charge of the hour, the "Respect" gate is established in the Gen trigram (Northeast). When the Earth Star and Water Star are in charge of the hour, the "Respect" gate is established in the Kun trigram (Southwest). When the Jupiter is in charge of the hour, the "Respect" gate is established in the Qian trigram (Northwest). After the starting point is determined, the gates are then arranged in the order of Respect, Injury, Emperor, Blessing, Life, Death, Decline, and Rest, proceeding sequentially through the nine trigrams of the Eight Trigrams.

布門禽宿少人知，常把長生作例推；加入尊星生死地，九宮八卦順時移。 將忌傷門兵怕死，敗休羅職不為奇；惟有福生尊與帝，四門吉地任施為。

The method of arranging the eight gates and the禽宿 is known to very few people: usually, the position of growth is taken as the starting point to deduce the rest, placing the 'Respect' star on the growth or death position, then following the nine palaces and eight trigrams to move according to the time. The main commander most fears the 'Injury' gate, and using troops is most afraid of the 'Death' gate; falling into the 'Defeat' gate or 'Rest' gate can result in losing office or being dismissed, which is not uncommon. Only the four gates of 'Prosperity', 'Growth', 'Respect', and 'Emperor' are considered auspicious positions; whatever one does under these four gates can be carried out freely.

春逢箕水豹為殃，夏來軫水蚓遭傷；參水猿星秋大忌，壁狳冬月莫相當。

When the "Ji Shui Bao" star is active during spring, calamity occurs; during summer, encountering "Zhen Shui Yun" leads to injury; in autumn, "Can Shui Yuan" should be avoided as it is particularly harmful; and in the twelfth lunar month, facing "Bi Shui Yu" directly is dangerous. These four are all water birds, each representing a hidden metal calamity for a specific season, and one should avoid them when possible.

一羊二兔三馬頭，四虛五蛇六火猴，七打龍頭辰土立，此是金神七煞遊。

The first of the seven prohibitions is "Ghost Metal Sheep," the second is "Room Mansion Rabbit," the third is "Star Mansion Horse," the fourth is "Xu Mansion Rat," the fifth is "Next Day Fire Snake," the sixth is "Zi Fire Monkey," and the seventh is in the position of the dragon's head, with the earth of the辰 (Chen) as the standard. This is the order in which the Golden God Seven Evils move through the seven elements. Any affairs should be avoided when these are encountered.

一元軫宿二元氐，三室四虛大不宜；五鬼排來六是壁，七張凶曜不須為。

The first element's Great Defeat is the Chariot mansion, the second element is the Root mansion, the third is the Encampment mansion, the fourth is the Emptiness mansion; encountering any of these is highly inauspicious. The fifth element is the Ghost mansion, the sixth is the Wall mansion, the seventh is the Extended Net mansion—these are all凶曜 (malevolent stars), and if they occur, one should avoid taking action.

天上禽星凶最深，舉謀運用細追尋；奎婁角亢須迴避，百事逢之□死臨。 斗女鬼牛為太白，雖無抵犯自防身；若能識避其星煞，家國何愁禍患侵。

Among the celestial stars in the heavens, the category of Taibai is the most dangerous. Whenever there are actions, plans, or the use of time, one must carefully investigate and clarify: the stars "Kui Wood Wolf," "Lou Metal Dog," "Jiao Wood Dragon," and "Kang Metal Dragon" must be avoided, as encountering them brings certain death (the missing character in the original text should be "必," meaning "certainly"). The stars "Dou Wood Crab," "Nu Earth Bat," "Gui Metal Sheep," and "Niu Metal Ox" also fall under Taibai. Although they may not directly conflict or offend, one should still be cautious. If one can recognize and avoid these star evils, what disaster can befall the family or the state?

甲乙休尋星日馬，丙丁切忌鬼金羊；戊己須防婁宿走，庚辛危月燕何□。 壬癸必防蛇出穴，時逢大煞不還鄉。

On Jia and Yi days, one should not encounter the Star Mansion; on Bing and Ding days, one must avoid the Ghost Metal Sheep; on Wu and Ji days, one should be cautious of the Bond Mansion moving about; on Geng and Xin days, if one meets the Wei Moon Swallow, how can one escape (the missing character in the original text is likely "fame" or "should")? On Ren and Gui days, one must be careful of the snake (next Fire Snake) emerging from its hole. If these great evils appear in the hour, one will not be able to return home. This rule follows the day stem to avoid forbidden mansions, and when choosing the hour, one should first avoid these evils.

正月從馬二從蛇，逆轉辰宮三月誇；四卯五寅六在丑，七子八亥九戌加。 十酉十一歸申位，十二月來未上移；但於月上尋時日，順轉之中仔細磨。 若逢子午與卯酉，交傷流血莫相過。

The method of calculating the "Interfering Injury and Bleeding Malevolent Spirit" is as follows: starting from the Wu position (Horse) in the first month, then moving counterclockwise to the Si position (Snake) for the second month, and continuing counterclockwise to the Chen position for the third month. The fourth month begins at the Mao position (Rabbit), the fifth at the Yin position (Tiger), the sixth at the Chou position (Ox). The seventh month starts at the Zi position (Rat), the eighth at the Hai position (Pig), the ninth at the Xu position (Dog); the tenth month begins at the You position (Rooster), the eleventh at the Shen position (Monkey), and the twelfth at the Wei position (Sheep). This means starting from Wu in the first month and moving counterclockwise by one position each month. After determining the monthly position, one then searches for the hour and day branch within that position, moving clockwise to carefully examine. If it falls on the Zi, Wu, Mao, or You positions, it indicates the "Interfering Injury and Bleeding Malevolent Spirit," which must be avoided.

日向午時月向寅，火居巳上水臨申；金在辰宮木向未，土星直卯貴人真。 若用此時為將相，百事亨通福祿臻；此是禽中六合貴，時師能諳即通神。

The method of determining the "Qin Star Nobleman" is as follows: the Sun (day禽) is taken at the hour of Wu, the Moon (month禽) is taken at the hour of Yin; the Fire禽 is at the hour of Si, the Water禽 is at the hour of Shen; the Metal禽 is at the hour of Chen, the Wood禽 is at the hour of Wei, and the Earth Star is at the hour of Mao. Following these hours will bring the true Nobleman. If these hours are used for appointing generals or granting ministerial positions, all affairs will be smooth, and blessings and honors will come together. This is the "Six Harmony Nobleman" within the Qin Star system. If a practitioner thoroughly understands and masters this, they will be able to use it as if communicating with the divine.

子房曰：周天二十八星君，十二宮中子細尋；若能通達其中法，定握兵權護國人。 孔儀曰：時為天子日為官，動用之時仔細看；但把時禽加日宿，莫教伏斷上頭安。

Zhang Zifang said: The twenty-eight star generals of the heavens should be carefully sought within the twelve palaces; if one can understand their rules, he will surely be able to command the military and protect the people. Kong Yi said: The hour is like the Son of Heaven, and the day branch is like the officials. When taking action, one must carefully observe; one should merely place the hour animal upon the day branch's position and arrange it, never allowing it to fall into the position of suppression.

又曰：日□那更取時□，時不□他別用方；□弱要時加日宿，一人敢與萬人當。 孔明曰：一日之中管一星，若逢吞啖急須行；加他不過休前進，吞得他時百戰贏。

It is also said that if one's daily animal is already strong, one should further take a strong time animal; if the time animal is not strong, one should choose another direction. When judging strength and weakness, the key is to compare the time animal with the daily host. Once the calculation is accurate, one person can stand against a thousand. Zhuge Kongming said: in a single day, one star is in charge; if one's side can swallow the opponent's formation, one should act quickly; if adding it in does not overpower the opponent, one should stop advancing; when one can contain the opponent, one will achieve victory in every battle.

甲子將：戌為天不知，亥為地不知，辰為人不知，巳為鬼不知。 己卯將：丑為天不知，寅為地不知，未為人不知，申為鬼不知。

When the day is Jiazi, the position of the general star is at Xu, which is "Heaven does not know," at Hai, which is "Earth does not know," at Chen, which is "Man does not know," and at Si, which is "Ghost does not know." When the day is Jimao, the position of the general star is at Chou, which is "Heaven does not know," at Yin, which is "Earth does not know," at Wei, which is "Man does not know," and at Shen, which is "Ghost does not know." The term "Four Unknowns" refers to positions where Heaven, Earth, Man, and Ghost are all unaware. By combining these with Dun Jia to obtain auspicious birds, one can effectively launch surprise attacks on the enemy's camp and seize their stronghold.

甲午將：辰為天不知，巳為地不知，戌為人不知，亥為鬼不知。 己酉將：未為天不知，申為地不知，丑為人不知，寅為鬼不知。

When the day is Jiawu and the general star is in action, the position of Chen is "Heaven does not know," the position of Si is "Earth does not know," the position of Xu is "Human does not know," and the position of Hai is "Ghost does not know." When the day is Jiyou and the general star is in action, the position of Wei is "Heaven does not know," the position of Shen is "Earth does not know," the position of Chou is "Human does not know," and the position of Yin is "Ghost does not know." Each of the four general stars is paired with four positions of "not knowing," totaling sixteen positions. When using troops for ambush, refer to the general star of the day to determine the appropriate positions.

（推者出兵日也。最要干支相生、比和者吉。）

The divination here concerns the day for launching an attack. Most important is that the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the day should be mutually generating or belong to the same Five Phases, which would be auspicious. "Tian Mu" refers to the direction one is looking towards, while "Di Er" refers to the direction one is listening to. When launching an attack, one must avoid these two directions to prevent one's movements from being observed or heard.

甲子旬：天目午，地耳辰。甲戌旬：天目辰，地耳寅。 甲申旬：天目寅，地耳子。甲午旬：天目子，地耳戌。 甲辰旬：天目戌，地耳申。甲寅旬：天目申，地耳午。

In the Jiazi week, the heavenly eye is at Wu and the earthly ear is at Chen; in the Jiaxu week, the heavenly eye is at Chen and the earthly ear is at Yin; in the Jiashen week, the heavenly eye is at Yin and the earthly ear is at Zi; in the Jiawu week, the heavenly eye is at Zi and the earthly ear is at Xu; in the Jiachen week, the heavenly eye is at Xu and the earthly ear is at Shen; in the Jiayin week, the heavenly eye is at Shen and the earthly ear is at Wu. In each of the six Jia weeks, the heavenly eye and earthly ear both retreat two positions. The earthly ear is always two chens behind the heavenly eye.

正兔馬犬共同遊，二鼠□龍入帝州；三馬逢羊□合伴，四兔猿鼠□啾啾。 五羊蛇與猴相合，六虎逢羊馬亦憂；七□猴鼠兼牛忌，八燕狗尾共星愁。 九昴又逢婁執兔，十龍蛇犬會□猴；十一蛇羊□鼠走，十二龍羊□兔頭。

The method of cross-sky division and monthly matching with animals: In the first month, rabbits, horses, and dogs should not be together; in the second month, mice, some bird, and dragons should not enter the imperial state together (the character in the original text is missing, and the missing character is a bird name); in the third month, horses should not meet sheep and some bird; in the fourth month, rabbits, monkeys, mice, and some bird should not all make noises together; in the fifth month, sheep, snakes, and monkeys should not meet; in the sixth month, tigers meeting sheep and horses are also in sorrow; in the seventh month, some bird, monkeys, mice, and oxen should not be together; in the eighth month, swallows, dogs, tigers (tail), and horses (star) should not be in sorrow together; in the ninth month,昴 (a type of chicken) and娄 (a type of dog) should not meet and also involve rabbits; in the tenth month, dragons, snakes, dogs, some bird, and monkeys should not meet; in the eleventh month, snakes, sheep, some bird, and mice should not run together; in the twelfth month, dragons, sheep, some bird, and rabbits should not be at the forefront. In this passage, all the missing characters marked with 「□」 are missing bird names, and they are not guessed or filled in.

遠遊用此日，漂泊無消息；任官用此日，風波起不測； 行兵用此日，萬里皆流血；埋葬用此日，人亡並死絕；

Using such a day for a long journey or traveling will result in being stranded abroad with no news; using such a day for taking up an official post will lead to sudden storms and unpredictable misfortunes; using such a day for going to war will cause bloodshed across ten thousand miles; using such a day for burial will result in the death of the person and the family's complete ruin.

嫁娶用此日，生離與死別；經營用此日，本利一齊拆； 種作用此日，盡被鼠雀食；起造用此日，哭聲不斷絕。

Marriage and union on such days will result in either separation or death; business and trade on such days will cause both capital and profit to be lost entirely; sowing and farming on such days will result in all crops being completely eaten by rats and birds; construction and building on such days will bring continuous crying in the household. The above eight points describe the consequences of encountering the day of transgression known as the day of crossing the sky and breaking the connection.

正五九月兮，逢虎最難當；二六十月兮，□羊行倒牆； 三七十一月，惡蛇逢□戰；四八十二月，猿猴上樹藏。 修營立寨皆不利，賊人不來自驚惶。

On days corresponding to the lunar months, when the heavenly stems and earthly branches align with certain animals, there are ominous signs. In the first, fifth, and ninth lunar months, encountering the tiger is most difficult to resist; in the second, sixth, and tenth lunar months, chickens and sheep are seen at the place of a collapsed wall (the missing character in 「□羊」should be 「鸡」); in the third, seventh, and eleventh lunar months, evil snakes fight with certain animals; in the fourth, eighth, and twelfth lunar months, monkeys climb trees to hide. If fortifications or camps are built on these days, it is not auspicious; even if enemies do not come, one will become anxious and frightened beforehand.

甲辰乙巳與壬申，丙申丁亥及庚辰；戊戌癸亥加辛巳，己丑都來入座神。 丙子己亥兼丁丑，營謀百事自防身；拜將出師須大忌，金銀成庫化為塵。

The ten great evils and disastrous days are: Jiachen, Yisi, and Renshen, Bingshen, Dinghai, and Gengchen, Wuxu, Guihai, and Xinsi, Jichou, as well as Bingzi, Jihai, and Dingchou. If any plans or actions are taken on these days, one must be extremely cautious to protect oneself. Especially for appointing a general or launching a military campaign, these days are particularly inauspicious. Using such days may result in turning accumulated wealth of gold and silver into dust.

凡看禽書，宜晝不宜夜也，夜則焚香。凡有占問，必潔淨其手，方可上掌演之，於是所斷禍福無不應也。

When studying the art of divination through bird omens, one should do so during the day rather than at night. If it is unavoidable to perform at night, one should first burn incense. Whenever someone comes to seek divination, they must first wash their hands thoroughly before proceeding to examine the palms. The predictions made in this way will always come true. This passage discusses the proper attitude of the diviner in handling affairs: maintaining a clean heart and hands ensures that the divination will not be distorted.

凡日時之禽，為彼我共享之禽。番禽為自己，到將為他人。今人不明番到之理，□以時勝日為我勝彼，殊不知禽星有□弱，人事有善惡，以善應惡，以惡應善者。惟兵家專用我勝彼，其餘事有用彼勝我者，有用我勝彼者，有用彼我之比和者，有用先善後惡為漏禽者。事類不一，□舉數事，切於日用，條目於後。

All daily and hourly animals are shared between both sides; "pan animal" represents oneself, and "dao jiang" represents the other party. Nowadays people do not understand the principles of "pan" and "dao." They generally consider that if the hourly animal defeats the daily animal, it means that our side has defeated the other side ("□ with the hourly animal defeating the daily animal" where the missing character should be "gai" or "lv"). But they do not realize that the animal stars themselves have strong and weak distinctions, and human affairs also have good and evil distinctions: there are cases where good responds to evil, and cases where evil responds to good. Only military strategists exclusively take the case where our side defeats the other side; in other types of affairs, there are cases where the other side should defeat our side, cases where our side should defeat the other side, cases where the two sides should be harmonious, and cases where the initial good is followed by evil to form "lou animal." Since affairs vary, the following briefly lists a few that are most relevant to daily life, and they are listed one by one below ("□ list several things" where the missing character should be "lue").

凡占婚姻，以番禽為男家，到將為女家，日禽為媒人。如我□他，或他□我，婚則不成，成亦終不偕和。如他禽生我，則婚易成，亦主偕老。若我禽生他，婚亦難成。若彼我之禽比和，亦成。如日禽□我，或我禽□日，則主媒人不得力。若日禽得地生我者，則媒人得力，親事易成。若彼我之禽與日時之禽共臨三合之位，婚亦易成。

When divining about marriage, the "Fān Qín" represents the male family, the "Dào Jiāng" represents the female family, and the "Rì Qín" represents the媒人 (matchmaker). If the禽 (animal) of our side overcomes the禽 of the other side, or vice versa, the marriage will not succeed; even if it is forced to happen, it will ultimately not be harmonious. If the禽 of the other side generates the禽 of our side, the marriage will be easy to arrange and will result in a long and harmonious life together. If our禽 generates the other side's禽, the marriage will be difficult to arrange. If the two禽 are in harmony according to the Five Phases, the marriage can still succeed. If the Rì Qín overcomes us, or our禽 overcomes the Rì Qín, it indicates that the matchmaker will not exert effort. If the Rì Qín is in a favorable position and generates us, the matchmaker will be effective, and the marriage will be easy to arrange. If both sides'禽 and the Rì Qín and Shí Qín are in the Triple Harmony positions, the marriage will also be easy to arrange.

凡占生產，皆以我禽為母，他禽為子，母□子易生，子□母難生。日禽□他禽亦易生。若我禽得地，他禽不得地，則母安子危。他禽得地，我禽不得地，子安母危。如日禽弱，又不得地，來□我禽者，主母有病。若時禽□日禽，主快。

When divining about childbirth, the domestic animal represents the mother and the foreign animal represents the fetus. If the domestic animal overcomes the foreign animal, childbirth is easy. If the foreign animal overcomes the domestic animal, it indicates a difficult delivery. If the day animal overcomes the foreign animal, childbirth is also easy. If the domestic animal is strong and the foreign animal is weak, it indicates the mother is safe but the fetus is in danger. Conversely, if the foreign animal is strong and the domestic animal is weak, it indicates the fetus is safe but the mother is in danger. If the day animal is weak and falls in an unfavorable position, and it overcomes the domestic animal, it indicates the mother is ill. If the hour animal overcomes the day animal, it indicates a quick delivery.

又云：陽禽泊陽宮生男，陰禽泊陰宮生女。亢、牛、壁、虛、危、室、奎、婁、張、畢、星、觜屬陽，角、氐、鬼、柳、參、危、女、斗、心、房、井、箕屬陰。陽禽泊陰宮亦生男，陰禽泊陽宮亦生女。《禽書》云：識得落禽直萬金。

Another view states that if a yang bird is in a yang palace, it produces a son, and if a yin bird is in a yin palace, it produces a daughter. The yang birds are: Kangle, Niu, Bi, Xu, Wei, Shi, Kui, Lou, Zhang, Bi, Xing, Zi; the yin birds are: Jiao, Di, Gui, Liu, Can, Wei, Nu, Dou, Xin, Fang, Jing, Ji (Wei is found in both categories, as in the original text). Even if a yang bird is in a yin palace, it still produces a son, and even if a yin bird is in a yang palace, it still produces a daughter. This shows that determining the gender first depends on the yin and yang of the bird, while the palace position is merely auxiliary. The "Bird Book" says: recognizing where the bird star falls is a skill worth ten thousand gold.

凡占求財，以番禽為求財之人，到將為出財之人，日禽為財並牙保之人，三禽和禽不相□制者，其財易求，而謀事亦遂。若日禽與他禽□我，為財□我，難求。如我禽□他，半吉。若日禽□他禽，必為中間人阻當，難成。

When divining about seeking wealth, the "Fān Qín" represents the person seeking wealth, the "Dào Jiāng" represents the person spending money, and the "Rì Qín" represents the wealth itself as well as the intermediary or broker. If the three Qín are in harmony with each other and do not mutually control each other, wealth will be easily obtained and the matters concerned will proceed smoothly. However, if the Rì Qín and the opposing Qín both come to control me, then wealth will turn to control me, making it difficult to obtain. If my side's Qín controls the opposing Qín, it is only half good. If the Rì Qín controls the opposing Qín, it definitely means that the intermediary will obstruct, and the matter will not succeed.

凡占官訟，以我禽為問數之人，他禽為對首之人，日禽為官吏。無問我訟人，人訟我，俱要我禽高一等，方能降服上下。我禽□他禽，為我有理而訟勝。他禽□我禽，為彼有理，而我訟輸。日禽生我禽，則官吏順我，而彼有罪。日禽生他禽，則官吏順彼，而我有罪。如彼之禽、我之禽俱受日□，則彼此皆罪。若彼我之禽俱□日，則彼我之詞皆不准。三禽和合不相□者，中有好人和解，官事消散。三相□制或泊刑害之宮，則主宮吏淹延不□。

When divining about legal cases or lawsuits, the animal representing the person asking the question is the self-animal, the animal representing the opponent is the other-animal, and the day-animal represents the official handling the case. Whether it is I accusing someone else or someone else accusing me, my self-animal must be higher than the other-animal in order to control both sides. If my self-animal overcomes the other-animal, it indicates that I have the right and will win the case; if the other-animal overcomes my self-animal, it means the opponent has the right and I will lose. If the day-animal generates my self-animal, the official will support me and the opponent will be guilty; if the day-animal generates the other-animal, the official will support the opponent and I will be guilty. If both my self-animal and the other-animal are overcome by the day-animal, both sides will be guilty. If both my self-animal and the other-animal overcome the day-animal, neither side's case will be approved. If the three animals are harmonious and do not overcome each other, a mediator will appear and the case will naturally be resolved. If the three animals mutually overcome each other or fall into the punishment and harm sectors, it indicates that the official will delay the case.

凡占患病，以番禽為病人，到將為病症，日禽為醫人。病人□症，則不藥自愈，病人□日亦愈。若病症□人，難愈。日禽□症，宜服藥，日禽□人，醫作難。如我禽不得地，加他禽□制者，死。若他禽不得地，雖凶亦無妨，但要我禽得地者，其病易好。

In divination for illness, the "Fān Qín" represents the patient, "Dào Jiāng" represents the illness, and the "Rì Qín" represents the doctor. If the patient's animal overcomes the illness's animal, the patient will recover without medication. If the patient's animal overcomes the Rì Qín, recovery is also possible. However, if the illness's animal overcomes the patient's animal, recovery will be difficult. If the Rì Qín overcomes the illness's animal, medication is advisable. If the Rì Qín overcomes the patient's animal, treatment will be challenging. If the patient's animal is not in a favorable position and the opposing animal also overcomes it, death is likely. If the opposing animal is not in a favorable position, even if the卦象 is unfavorable, as long as the patient's animal is in a favorable position, recovery is likely.

凡占行人，以我禽為占者，以他禽為行人，日禽為路及行人所往之方。我□他，行人不至。他□我、生我，行人立至。日禽□他人，中途有阻。他人禽或在日禽之宮，或與日禽合者，行人未動。他人禽或在我之宮，人立至。他禽若□制日禽，中途無阻，行人不久到家。

When divining about someone who is away from home, use the animal of our side to represent the inquirer, the animal of the opposing side to represent the traveler, and the day animal to represent the path and the direction the traveler is going. If our animal overcomes the opposing animal, the traveler will not return. If the opposing animal overcomes ours or generates ours, the traveler will arrive immediately. If the day animal overcomes the opposing animal, the traveler will encounter obstacles on the way. If the opposing animal falls into the palace of the day animal or combines with it, the traveler has not yet departed. If the opposing animal falls into our palace, the traveler will arrive immediately. If the opposing animal can overcome the day animal, there will be no obstacles on the way, and the traveler will soon return home.

凡占擒捕，須要我禽高，能吞啖擒制他禽為好。如我禽能□制他禽，其人必獲。他禽是房日兔，我禽是婁金狗，他雖□我，然我禽高，能吞啖降伏他人，必得其首也。

When divining about capturing or apprehending someone, it is necessary that our side's animal is of higher position and can overcome and control the opponent's animal. If our side's animal can subdue the opponent's animal, then that person will definitely succeed in capturing them. For example, if the opponent's animal is 'Room Mansion Rabbit' and our side's animal is 'Luo Gold Dog', although according to the theory of rabbit overcoming dog, it is considered as the opponent overcoming us, our side's animal has a higher position and can swallow and subdue the opponent, so we will still definitely obtain their head.

凡選時出戰，須要內剛外柔，我□彼弱，我禽得地者勝，他泊休囚刑害敗。假如番禽我是尾火虎、箕水豹，到將他是婁金狗、室火□，則我□彼弱，出則百戰百勝，敵必授首而降，無所逃也。

When selecting a favorable time for battle, one must ensure that the internal strength is strong while the external appearance is gentle. If our side is strong and the enemy is weak, our forces will gain an advantage by being in a favorable position, while the enemy, being in a weak and afflicted position, will surely be defeated. For example, if our forces are represented by 'Tail Fire Tiger' and 'Sickle Water Leopard', and the enemy's forces are represented by 'Lou Metal Dog' and 'Room Fire Pig', then our side is strong and the enemy is weak. Thus, when we go to battle, we will achieve victory in every fight, and the enemy will be forced to surrender with no place to escape.

凡占漁獵，皆以我禽為漁獵之人，他禽為所捕之物，日禽為所捕之處，及所捕應用之器。先以日時二家和會，次用他禽生我為好。如日禽□制他禽，自伏。若他禽□日禽張網裝彎。若他禽與日禽和好，宜拗罾。我禽□他禽，宜打網。若使我禽太高，他禽受制，則為我□其物，□難獲。宜向鶴神，背太白，出傷、死門，忌截路、旬中空，宜伏斷，用刀砧、血刃、飛廉、受死、月殺、魚鳥會日為好。

When divining about fishing or hunting, use the animal of our side to represent the person engaged in fishing or hunting, and the animal of the opposing side to represent the prey. The day's animal represents the location of the hunt and the tools used. First, check whether the day's animal and the time's animal are harmonious and meet each other. Next, if the opposing animal generates the our side's animal, it is favorable. If the day's animal restrains the opposing animal, the prey will hide and remain still. If the opposing animal restrains the day's animal, it is suitable to set nets or use bows. If the opposing animal is harmonious with the day's animal, it is suitable to use a bent net (a type of seine net). If our side's animal restrains the opposing animal, it is suitable to cast a net. If our side's animal is too strong and the opposing animal is overly restrained, it is as if the prey is killed by us, making it difficult to catch. For traveling, face the crane deity and back to Tai Bai; exit through the gate of injury and the gate of death. Avoid broken paths, empty voids, and the empty void of the ten-day cycle. It is favorable to choose a day of concealment and cutting off, and to use tools such as knife and砧, blood blade, flying廉, receiving death, moon killing, and the day of fish and bird meeting. This is contrary to the usual aversion to Inauspicious Sha in other matters, because fishing and hunting rely on killing and injuring.

凡占謁見會人，皆以番禽為我，到將為他，日禽為所會之處。如他禽與日禽旺而生我，謁見則喜；我如欲會人，其人自來。若番我禽□他禽者，為本身高，其人不來。如日時之禽生他禽者，其人慾來不來。如日時之禽不相□而逢伏斷，其人在家不出；若直空亡、五不遇時者，其人□不在家。泊山林，其人在州縣。泊田園，其人在鄰里。泊田野，其人在中途相遇；餘仿此。

When divining about visiting or meeting someone, use 'fan qin' to represent myself, 'dao jiang' to represent the other person, and 'ri qin' to represent the place where we meet. If the other person's qin is strong and generates me, then visiting them will bring good news; if I want to invite someone to meet, they will come on their own. If my qin overcomes the other person's qin, it means my status is too high, and the person will not come. If 'ri qin' and 'shi qin' generate the other person's qin, the person wants to come but cannot. If 'ri qin' and 'shi qin' do not mutually overcome each other but encounter 'fu duan', the person is at home and will not come out. If it is exactly during 'kong wang' or 'wu bu yu', the person is definitely not at home. Then look at the palace where it falls to determine their location: if it falls in the position of mountains and forests, the person is in a county or town; if it falls in the position of fields and gardens, the person is in the neighborhood; if it falls in the position of fields, we will meet halfway; others follow the same pattern.

凡占逃難，以番禽為逃難之人，到將為追捕之人，日禽為逃難之處。須要日禽生旺，我禽落泊得地為好。若我禽□他禽者，莫妨。如他禽□我禽，必被所捕。若日禽□我禽，我禽生他禽者，則主逃難之處不穩，惟生我則吉。如日間逃難，要他人是夜禽；如夜間逃難，要他人是日禽，仍要出杜門，或地戶，或華蓋方，或九地、太陰、六丁下出，則人不見我，可以免難也。

When predicting escape from danger or fleeing, the term 「番禽」represents the person fleeing, 「到将」represents the pursuer, and the day's animal represents the place of refuge. It is favorable if the day's animal is strong and flourishing, and the animal representing our side is well established. If our animal overcomes the opponent's animal, there is no problem. However, if the opponent's animal overcomes our animal, we will certainly be captured. If the day's animal overcomes our animal, and our animal in turn supports the opponent's animal, it indicates that the place of refuge is unstable. Only when the day's animal supports us is it auspicious. During the day, when fleeing, the opponent should be the night animal; at night, the opponent should be the day animal, because at this time the opponent is in a concealed position. Additionally, one should escape through the Du gate, or through the land gate, or through the Huagai direction, or from under the Nine Earth, Taiyin, or Liu Ding, so that people cannot see us and thus avoid danger.

凡捕逃，以番禽為捕逃之人，到將為逃亡之犯，日禽為逃避之處。須要日禽與他禽生我，其人自必相遇。如我禽太高，□伏他禽者，彼必畏我，深躲不出。尤須擇驚門而出，其人可獲也。

When divining about the capture of a fugitive, use 'Fan Qin' to represent the person conducting the search, 'Dao Jiang' to represent the fugitive, and the 'Daily Animal' to indicate the place where the fugitive is hiding. It is necessary that both the 'Daily Animal' and the 'Opposite Animal' should generate me, so that the person will naturally come forward. If the 'Daily Animal' is too strong and suppresses the 'Opposite Animal' too much, the fugitive will certainly fear me and hide even deeper, unwilling to come out. Especially, one should start from the 'Jing Gate' to be able to capture the person.

凡占失物，以我禽為失物之主，他禽為所失之物並所得之人，日禽為所失所藏之處。若他禽來生我禽者，其物易尋易見；如是生物，則主自回。如我禽□他禽者，急尋必見，遲則難矣。若日禽□他禽者，其物被藏深處不出。仍以鎖泊定其所藏之方，逢山在山，逢水在水，若逢湯火、刀砧，其物已被烹宰矣。

When divining about lost items, use the animal of the self direction to represent the owner, the animal of the opposite direction to represent the lost item and the person who finds it, and the day animal to represent the place where the item was lost and hidden. If the animal of the opposite direction comes to the animal of the self direction, the item is easy to find and visible; if it is a living thing, it will return on its own. If the self direction animal overcomes the opposite direction animal, it is advisable to search immediately as the item can be found; if delayed, it will be difficult to find. If the day animal overcomes the opposite direction animal, the item is hidden deep and will not be seen. Then use the 'Lock and Boat' twelve positions to determine the direction where the item is hidden: if it meets the mountain character, it is in the mountain; if it meets the water character, it is in the water; if it meets the position of soup and fire or knife and砧 board, the item has already been cooked or slaughtered by someone.

凡占天時晴雨，皆以日辰與日宿所屬五行而斷。如日辰屬水，其宿屬火，是日辰□日宿，則主陰無雨。如日辰屬火，日宿屬水，是日宿□日辰，其日主晴。如日辰生日宿，主陰晦。若日辰與日宿比和，皆火則晴，皆金作雨，皆水即雨，皆土則陰，皆木則風也。

When predicting weather conditions such as clear skies, rain, snow, or clouds, one should refer to the Day Branch and the Five Phases of the guardian star for that day. For example, if the Day Branch belongs to water and the guardian star belongs to fire, the Day Branch overcomes the guardian star, indicating cloudy weather without rain. If the Day Branch belongs to fire and the guardian star belongs to water, the guardian star overcomes the Day Branch, indicating clear weather. If the Day Branch generates the guardian star, it indicates gloomy and obscured weather. If the Day Branch and the guardian star share the same Five Phases, then if they are both fire, the weather is clear; if both metal, it rains; if both water, it rains immediately; if both earth, the weather is cloudy; if both wood, there is wind.

凡軍中聞報聲息，即以所聞、所報之時占之。如到彼□我弱，彼又得地，旺而生□我者，又以其時起遁。如遁合「太白入熒惑」者，其賊必來。如番我禽旺而得地，又能吞啖擒制他禽，而又遁合「熒入太白格」者，其賊必自恐懼而逃遁矣。若時直伏斷、截路空亡，更彼我之禽比和，或與同類，或他禽旺而低弱者，則主驚虛，其賊□是虛報者也。

Whenever a military unit receives news from a scout, they should cast a divination using the hour when the news was heard and reported. If the enemy's bird is strong and the allied bird is weak, and the enemy is well-positioned with strong energy that turns to attack us, then cast the Dun Jia chart for that hour. If the Dun Jia chart forms the pattern of 'Tai Bai entering Ying Huo', the enemy troops will certainly come. Conversely, if the allied bird is strong and well-positioned, and can devour and control the enemy's bird, and the Dun Jia chart forms the pattern of 'Ying entering Tai Bai', the enemy troops will certainly be frightened and flee on their own. If the hour coincides with a hidden break, a cut-off path, or an empty void, and the enemy and allied birds are like and harmonious, or belong to the same category, or the enemy's bird is strong but its position is weak, then it will be a false alarm, and this enemy situation is definitely a false report.