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此格止有四日：戊申、丁酉、丙子、庚子。戊申日見乙卯時，戊取卯中乙木為官，乙取申中庚金為官，互換成其貴祿，柱中喜壬癸為財，生助乙木官星，運臨官旺鄉，便是貴命，忌見甲煞、辛傷、寅酉沖。丁酉見壬寅，丙子見癸巳，庚子見丁亥，喜忌與前同推。如一命：癸亥、壬戌、丙子、癸巳，互換祿旺，各臨官貴，無刑沖破害，故貴。又：己未、辛未、丙子、癸巳，合格，大貴。古法論祿元互換，如戊午見丁巳之例，是取臨官之祿。

This pattern applies to four days: Wu Shen, Ding You, Bing Zi, and Geng Zi. For example, on Wu Shen day with Yi Mao hour, the Wu earth takes the Yi wood in Mao as its official star, and the Yi wood in the hour takes the Geng metal in Shen as its official star. The day and hour exchange their positions and each receives a noble position, so it is called "mutual exchange of noble positions." In the four pillars, it is favorable to have Ren or Gui as wealth to nourish the Yi wood official star. When the fortune moves to a place where the official star is strong, it indicates a noble destiny. It is unfavorable to see Ji wood as seven evils or Xin metal as a damaging official. It is also unfavorable to have Yin and You in conflict. For Ding You day with Ren Yin hour, Bing Zi day with Gui Si hour, and Geng Zi day with Ding Hai hour, the favorable and unfavorable factors are the same as above. For example, in the case of Gui Hai, Ren Xu, Bing Zi, and Gui Si, the day and hour have mutual exchange of noble positions, each occupying an official or noble position, and there are no conflicts, clashes, or damages, so the person is prominent. Another example is Ji Wei, Xin Wei, Bing Zi, and Gui Si, which also fits this pattern and indicates great fortune. According to ancient methods, the mutual exchange of noble positions, such as Wu Wu day with Ding Si hour, refers to the official position of the day and the official position of the hour.

子為帝座，午為端門，帝王所居之位，人命或兩子兩午，或兩午包一子，或兩子包一午，有水火既濟之道，陽生陰生之機，遇者主貴。如壬午、壬子、戊午、壬子，兩午兩子；壬子、癸丑、戊午、壬子，甲子、庚午、丙申、戊子，戊午、丁未、庚子，皆兩個包午；戊午、甲子、甲申、庚午，甲午、壬申、甲子、庚五，皆兩午包子。俱貴命。

The position of Zi represents the Imperial Seat, and the position of Wu represents the Gate of the Palace, both being places where emperors reside. If a person's destiny includes two Zis paired with two Wus, or two Wus enclosing a Zi, or two Zis enclosing a Wu, then the principle of Water and Fire in Harmony (Ji Ji) is present, which contains the potential for the first emergence of Yang and the first emergence of Yin. Those who possess such configurations are destined for high status. For example, the combinations of Ren Wu, Ren Zi, Wu Wu, and Ren Zi represent two Zis and two Wus; the combinations of Ren Zi, Gui Chou, Wu Wu, and Ren Zi; Ji Zi, Geng Wu, Bing Shen, and Wu Zi; and Wu Wu, Ji Zi, Ji Shen, Geng Wu; Ji Wu, Ren Shen, Ji Zi, Geng Wu, all represent cases where two Zis enclose a Wu. These combinations are all considered to be of noble destiny.

甲乙木屬東方，謂之青龍伏形者，伏於金也。如甲申、甲戌、乙巳、乙酉、乙丑，此五日生，坐下財官，俱要月令有托，官星得地，不見傷官之神，金木相停為合象。有以乙巳日時，名青龍伏藏，主飲酒有失，暗損福壽，不飲則可。詩曰：甲乙如居申酉鄉，木逢春旺最為良，四柱若逢庫相助，財官雙美不尋常。

Heavenly Stems Jia and Yi belong to wood, which is associated with the East, and the East is known as the Azure Dragon. The phrase "Azure Dragon hidden form" refers to wood being concealed beneath metal. For example, those born on the days of Jia Xu, Jia Shen, Yi Si, Yi You, and Yi Chou have their day branches hiding wealth and official positions. These must be supported by the month's stem and branch, with the official star having a proper position and not being harmed by the harmful star. The power of metal and wood must be balanced to form a harmonious pattern. Some people refer to the day Yi Si and the hour Yi Si as "Azure Dragon hidden," which indicates misfortune caused by drinking alcohol, leading to hidden loss of fortune and lifespan. If one refrains from drinking, this harm can be avoided. The poem states that if Jia and Yi wood are seated in the metal territories of Shen and You, the wood will be in its flourishing season in spring, which is most favorable. If the four pillars also have a repository to support this, the wealth and official positions will be exceptionally good.

庚辛金屬西方，謂之白虎持勢者，得其勢也。如庚午、庚寅、庚戌、辛巳、辛卯、辛未，此六日生，坐下財官印貴，要日主有托受生氣，或官旺得時有助，不見財官，用官必貴，用財必富，歲運同。有以辛卯日時犯白虎，不利勇猛戰鬥，令人多有眼目之疾，重犯尤忌之。詩曰：白虎持世寅卯強，如臨巳午未戌鄉，四野遇之多富貴，必向皇都作棟樑。

Heavenly Stems Geng and Xin belong to metal and are associated with the west, where the White Tiger resides. The phrase "White Tiger holds power" means that metal has its own strength. For example, those born on the days Gengwu, Gengyin, Gengxu, Xinsi, Xinmao, and Xinwei have their day branches occupied by wealth, official positions, seals, and noble spirits. The day's main stem needs support to receive life qi, or if the official star is strong and supported, then choosing the official star as the main use will lead to high status, and choosing wealth as the main use will lead to wealth. The same applies to the big years and the great cycles. Some people also say that those born on the day or hour Xinmao are affected by the White Tiger, which is not favorable for bold fighting and may cause eye diseases. Those who repeat this are especially to be avoided. A poem says: When the White Tiger is in charge and the寅卯 (Yin and Mao) wealth is strong, if it also appears in the areas of Si, Wu, Wei, and Xu, encountering this pattern in all four directions often indicates wealth and honor, and the person will certainly become a pillar in the capital city.

丙丁火屬南方，謂之朱雀乘風，亦持勢之義也。丙丁喜居金水之鄉，身旺有托富貴。如丙子、丁亥，水火既濟，又合胎元受氣之貴，官旺財旺為上。丙丁有申子辰水局，亦為既濟。賦云：火旺得水，以成既濟之功，須水火相停，不致偏枯方是。丙申、丙辰、丁酉，丁丑，得身有托，生氣相扶，財官旺相，俱吉。有以丁未日時名朱雀折足，大不利六畜，亡散死傷，或患瘡疾，有甲乙則有子孫。詩曰：朱雀乘風是丙丁，如逢金水便崢嶸，申子辰鄉多貴達，逢時多殿玉階行。

Heavenly Stems Jia and Yi belong to the South, and the South is associated with the Vermilion Bird. The phrase "the Vermilion Bird riding the wind" signifies being in a favorable position. Jia and Yi thrive when seated in the land of metal and water. As long as the day ruler is strong and has support, it indicates wealth and honor. For example, on days Bingzi and Dinghai, water and fire complement each other, fulfilling the noble pattern of being born in the right condition. Having strong official and wealth positions is considered superior. If Jia and Yi encounter Shen, Zi, and Chen forming a water trinity, it also represents the situation of water and fire in harmony. The text states that fire being strong and accompanied by water achieves the success of the Ji Ji hexagram. However, it is essential that water and fire are balanced, without excessive dominance of either. On days Bingshen, Bingchen, Dingyou, and Dingchou, the day ruler has support and receives life energy, with strong wealth and official positions, all of which are auspicious. Some refer to Dingwei day and Dingwei hour as "the Vermilion Bird with a broken foot," which is highly unfavorable for livestock, leading to loss, death, or illness. If there is wood from Jia or Yi in the chart, there may still be descendants. The poem says: "The Vermilion Bird riding the wind refers to Jia and Yi. If they meet metal and water, they will stand out. Sitting in the land of Shen, Zi, and Chen brings great prestige, and when they are in their prime, they often walk on the jade steps."

壬癸水屬北方，謂之玄武當權，亦持勢之義。如壬寅、壬午、壬戌、壬辰、癸巳、癸丑、癸未，俱坐下財官印，若身旺有依託，官星通月令生氣，為貴，大忌水局傷官，重並凶惡，死於不義，如遇土局火重，宜見金洩氣，生助本身，為吉，沖破身弱則凶，歲運同。有以壬辰日時名玄武受戳，主官員被讒，有失小人，是非不寧。詩曰：玄武秋生旺北方，如臨巳午土神鄉，若見艮寅財福厚，平生名利兩吉昌。又：玄武當權要得真，日干壬癸坐財星，官星若也居門戶，無破當為大用人。

The heavenly stems Jia and Yi belong to the northern direction, which is associated with the Black Tortoise. When it is said that "the Black Tortoise holds power," it means that the element is in a strong position. For example, on days with the stems Renyin, Renwu, Renxu, Renchen, Guisi, Guichou, and Guiwei, the day branch is occupied by wealth, officialdom, and the seal. If the day's stem is strong and has support, and the official star is in harmony with the month's vital energy, then the person is destined for high status. This pattern is most dangerous when the water trinity is formed, leading to the official star being harmed, and multiple such combinations result in misfortune, even leading to death by unjust means. If instead, the earth trinity is formed and there is a strong fire element, it is favorable to see metal to release the earth's energy and support the day's stem, resulting in good fortune. If the day's stem is weak and the structure is broken, then it is ominous. The same principles apply to the big years and the major cycles. Some people refer to days and times with the stem Renchen as "the Black Tortoise being pierced," indicating that officials may be slandered by courtiers and suffer losses from petty people, experiencing constant disputes and unrest. A poem states: the Black Tortoise is born in autumn and thrives in the northern direction; if it is in the area of the earth element, and there is also the wood element of the northeast, then wealth and happiness are abundant, and both fame and fortune will flourish. Another poem says: for the Black Tortoise to hold power, it must be genuine, with the day's stem being on top of the wealth element. If the official star is also in a favorable position, and there is no damage, then the person is of great importance.

戊己土屬中央，謂之勾陳當位，即當權之義。如戊寅、戊辰、戊子、戊申、乙卯、己亥、己未，皆坐下財官印，若身旺，官得時者貴，財得時者富，不見傷官劫財為妙，忌沖刑，煞旺生災，歲運同。詩曰：戊己勾陳在旺鄉，寅卯之宮號最強，若是更臨辰卯未，亥子相逢大吉昌。又：日干戊己坐財官，號曰勾陳得位看，知有大財分瑞氣，命中值此列朝班。

The earthy stems 戊 and 己 belong to the central earth, and the central position is represented by Gou Chen. The phrase "Gou Chen in its proper position" means being in authority. For example, on days with the day branch Wuyin, Wuchen, Wuzi, Wushen, Jimao, Jihai, and Jiwei, the branches beneath the day stem are associated with wealth, official positions, and seals. As long as the day stem is strong, those with official stars in season will achieve high status, and those with wealth stars in season will be wealthy. It is best if there are no harmful stars or competing wealth stars. Avoid conflicts and punishments, and if the malevolent stars are too strong, disasters may occur. The same principles apply to the big years and major cycles. A poem says: When 戊 and 己 are in a prosperous place, the official stars in the寅 and 卯 branches are considered the strongest. If they also appear in 辰, 卯, and 未, and meet the wealth branches 亥 and 子, it is very auspicious and prosperous. Another poem says: When the day stem 戊 or 己 is on top of the wealth and official stars, it is called Gou Chen in its proper position. This indicates great wealth and the ability to receive auspicious energies, and those who encounter this pattern in their fate can attain high official positions.

五行自死絕而有救遞相還者。如木絕在申，而遇甲申；金絕在寅，而遇戊寅之類。最吉，有福神次之，無則下。

"The concept of 'returning the soul and borrowing the qi' refers to a situation where the Five Phases have already reached a dead end, but another saving deity intervenes to continue the cycle, allowing life to be restored and the qi to return. For example, wood reaches its end in the hour of Shen, but if there is a column of Jiashen, although the metal is strong in Shen, the heavenly stem reveals the wood, allowing the wood's qi to be maintained. Similarly, metal reaches its end in the hour of Yin, but if there is a column of Wuyin, although the wood is strong in Yin, the heavenly stem reveals the earth, allowing the metal to be nourished. These are all cases of this type. Such combinations are most auspicious; if there is another benevolent deity assisting, it is of the next level; and if there is nothing at all, it is the lowest level."

八專日見前，或又添丙午、丁巳、戊辰、戊午、己巳、乙丑、壬子，而無丁未，六十甲子，獨此干支同類，內甲寅、乙卯、庚申、辛酉四日自專祿旺為正，甲乙宜亥卯未寅月成木局，庚申宜巳酉丑申月成金局，為秀氣純而不雜，主為人聰明有壽，平生少病，多好酒色，柱有官煞，雖身強不畏，但混雜則祿不得專，終為有禍，八字帶財印食為福，運行專祿旺鄉財印食旺之地，皆發富貴，怕比肩、劫財，柱無財食官印，多孤，或為僧道。經云：“干與支同，損財傷妻。”又云：“身旺無倚，定為僧為道”是也。

The eight specialized days have already been listed earlier. Some say that other days such as Bingwu, Dingsi, Wuchen, Wuwu, Jisi, Yichou, and Renzi should also be included, but they exclude Dingwei. Among the sixty jiazi, only these stems and branches belong to the same Five Phases. Among them, the four days Jiayin, Yimao, Gengshen, and Xinyou have their day branches exactly matching the strong and prosperous places of their day stems, making them the most pure. Jia and Yi are suitable when born in Hai-Mao-Wei or the寅month, forming a wood trinity. Gengshen is suitable when born in Si-You-Chou or the申month, forming a metal trinity. This results in a refined and pure quality, indicating intelligence and longevity, with few illnesses, and a tendency towards liking wine and women. If the four pillars contain officials or evils, as long as the body is strong, there is no fear. However, if officials and evils are mixed, the禄气 cannot be exclusive, leading to eventual misfortune. If the four pillars have wealth, officialdom, or food, it brings fortune. If the person travels to a place where the wealth, officialdom, or food are strong, they can achieve wealth and honor. The only fear is when the same kind of stems and branches come to compete. If the four pillars lack wealth, food, officials, or officialdom, it often indicates loneliness or a tendency to become a monk or Taoist. The classics say, "When the heavenly stem and earthly branch are the same, it damages wealth and harms the wife," and also say, "If the body is strong but has no support, one will definitely become a monk or Taoist," referring to this situation.

若只一位祿，運行身旺財食印旺之地，亦主發貴。若並迭三四位祿而無財官，又取沖起對宮財福為用，或月時帶官有氣，以身旺逢官，尤為貴格。忌沖刑散我旺氣，縱貴亦多生病。如朱文公庚戌、丙戌、甲寅、庚午，專祿得火局為食，二庚為煞，居火旺庫，木秀得地，化煞為權，宜成大儒。董丞相己巳、辛未、乙卯、丁亥，專祿而得木局，全日干聚生旺秀氣，運行東方身旺局，全沖起對宮之祿為權，所以大貴。

If a person's destiny contains only one special fortune, and during their life journey they reach a place where the day stem is strong, and the wealth, food, and official star are also strong, they will also achieve great status. If there are three or four special fortunes overlapping without wealth or official positions, then one should take the wealth and fortune hidden in the opposite palace that is being stirred to serve as the useful god; or if the month or hour carries a powerful official star, and the day stem is strong and meets the official star, this is even more of a noble destiny. This pattern should avoid being stirred or harmed, as it will scatter the strong energy. Even if one becomes prominent, they may suffer from many illnesses. For example, Zhu Wen Gong's birth date is Geng Xu, Bing Xu, Jiayin, Geng Wu. Jiayin is a special fortune, and the combination of Yin, Wu, and Xu forms a fire trinity as the food star. The two Geng metals are seven evils, but they are located in a strong fire environment and are restrained, while the wood's refined energy is also well established, thus transforming the evils into power, making him a great Confucian scholar of his time. Dong Chengxiang's birth date is Ji Si, Xin Wei, Yimao, Ding Hai. Yimao is a special fortune, and the combination of Hai, Mao, and Wei forms a wood trinity. The day stem gathers all the refined energy of the birth旺, and during the journey of life, it moves towards the eastern direction where the day stem is strong, thus stirring the opposite You palace's fortune and transforming it into power, leading to great status.

甲乙日得亥卯未局，柱中須有亥字帶印為入格，若無亥有卯，止是木之本氣，卻要見金土為貴，既無亥字，又無金土，則木不秀不實，難以言貴。如甲寅日有亥，時見丁卯劫財、陽刃、傷官，雖貴不全合格。詩曰：甲乙日生亥卯未，局全曲直須榮貴，柱中無亥宜土金，自是生來享福地。又曰：甲乙生人寅卯辰，又名仁壽兩堪評，亥卯未全嫌白帝，若逢坎位必身榮。

For a day master of Jia or Yi wood, if the earthly branches form the wood triad of Hai-Mao-Wei, the four pillars must contain the character Hai to carry the essence of the official (印绶), in order to qualify for the "curved and straight" pattern. If there is no Hai but only Mao, it is merely the root of wood, and instead, seeing metal or earth would indicate a noble destiny. If there is neither Hai nor metal or earth, the wood will not be refined or substantial, and thus cannot be considered noble. For example, a Jia-Yin day master may have Hai, but if the time pillar shows Ding-Mao, then Mao is both a劫财 and the Yang Blade, while Ding is a damaging official. Even if such a person becomes prominent, it is not entirely qualified. A poem says: For a person born on a Jia or Yi day, if the earthly branches contain Hai-Mao-Wei, forming a complete wood pattern known as "curved and straight," then they will achieve honor and prosperity; if the four pillars lack Hai, then seeing earth or metal is favorable, indicating a life of comfort and fortune. Another poem says: For a person born on a Jia or Yi day, if the earthly branches contain Yin-Mao-Chen, representing the eastern direction, it is called "benevolence and longevity," both of which are commendable; however, if the four pillars contain complete Hai-Mao-Wei, it is most unfavorable to encounter western metal, which represents the cutting force. If instead, the person is in the northern direction of Kan water, they will certainly achieve honor and success.

丙丁日遇寅午戌局，柱中須有寅字帶印為入格，無寅止是九流近貴之命，若火自旺，無亥水相濟，不貴。喜東北方運，忌見辰丑戊己，晦火光明，多主眼疾，或患風氣，柱有木制成貴，忌水金鄉，怕沖。詩曰：丙丁日坐寅午戌，火炎上格從此出，無寅無亥不成名，忌逢土晦主殘疾。

For a day master of Bing or Ding fire, if the earthly branches form the fire triad of Yin, Wu, and Xu, then the four pillars must contain the character Yin to carry the official energy, thus forming the "Inflaming Upward" pattern. Without Yin, it is merely a fate among the nine streams, close to the nobleman but not truly distinguished. If the fire is strong but there is no Hai water to harmonize it, it does not indicate a noble fate. This pattern favors the Eastern and Northern directions, and it is unfavorable to see Chen, Chou, or Wu Ji soil, as soil obscures the brightness of fire, often leading to eye diseases or wind ailments. If there is wood in the four pillars to loosen the soil and control it, then it becomes a noble pattern. It is also unfavorable to travel through water or metal regions, and it fears being in conflict. The poem says: When Bing or Ding day master sits on Yin, Wu, and Xu, the "Inflaming Upward" pattern arises from here; without Yin or without Hai, it cannot achieve fame, and encountering soil that dulls fire often leads to disability.

辛日見巳酉丑局，須帶丙丁巳午一二位方成其器，但不可火多。如辛巳、辛酉、辛丑三日不喜五月生，被火所傷，宜八月或水土養育食神印綬為吉。詩曰：白虎但逢巳酉丑，格乎從革名偏厚，丙丁巳午少逢之，貴氣煉成官最久。又：金居從革貴人欽，造化清高福最深，四柱火來相混雜，空門藝術謾經論。

A day born with the heavenly stem Xinh (辛) and with the earthly branches forming the metal triad of Si-You-Chou, also needs to have one or two stems of Bing or Ding or Si-Wu fire in order to transform the metal into useful objects. However, fire should not be excessive. For example, days born on Xinsi, Xinyou, or Xinchou do not like to be born in the fifth lunar month, when fire is too strong and may damage the metal. Instead, they are better born in the eighth lunar month, or with water and earth to nourish them, with the food god and official star to support them, which is considered auspicious. A poem says: White Tiger metal, when it meets Si-You-Chou, forms the 'from revolution' pattern, and the person's status and reputation are particularly heavy. A little bit of Bing or Ding or Si-Wu fire is enough; once the nobleman's dignity is refined, the official career will be long-lasting. Another poem says: Metal in the 'from revolution' pattern is respected by the nobleman and has deep fortune. If fire appears in the four pillars and mixes or harms the metal, then the person can only discuss classics in empty places and skills.

壬癸日見申子辰全，忌引卯巳死絕之地，三刑四沖之鄉，死絕則不流，沖刑則橫流，歲運同。或曰水太泛須柱有土神一兩位制之，得成堤岸，既有土怕會木為凶，如有木傷土要金印救解，終是一生成敗。運喜西方，不宜東南。詩曰：壬癸日逢申子辰，局名潤下最為真，必須巳午並辰戌，申字當權貴絕倫。又：天干壬癸喜冬生，更值申辰會局成，或是全歸亥子丑，等閒平步上青雲。

When the day master is water (Ren or Gui) and the earthly branches contain Shen, Zi, and Chen, it is called "Runxia" (flowing down). This pattern should avoid the hour of卯 or巳, which are the dead or extinct places for water, and also avoid the Three Punishments and Four Conflicts. Water that reaches its dead or extinct place cannot flow, and if it meets conflict or punishment, it will overflow and flood. The same principle applies to the ten-thousand-year cycle and the great destiny cycle. Some people say that if the water is too strong, there should be one or two earth elements in the four pillars to control it, thus building a dam. However, if there is earth, there is a fear that wood will form a group to overcome the earth, which is considered凶 (unfavorable). If the wood actually harms the earth, then metal should be present to save it, and thus the person's life will have many ups and downs. The favorable direction is the west, and it is not suitable for the southeast. A poem says: When the day master is Ren or Gui and the earthly branches contain Shen, Zi, and Chen, the pattern is called "Runxia," which is most accurate. It also needs the wealth of巳 or午 and the earth of辰 or戌. When Shen is in charge, the status is as high as the noble. Another poem says: The day master of Ren or Gui is favored in winter, and if it meets Shen and Chen, it forms a water pattern. Or if the earthly branches are all in the northern direction of Hai, Zi, and Chou, it can easily lead to success and fame.

賦云：戊己忻逢四季，乃為稼穡之名。是戊己生逢季月，喜見木為官，止得一木為妙，木多則土虛，主虛詐為破家不仁之人。辰未土聚之地，見巳午火即貴，亦不宜多，多則土燥，不能滋生萬物。丑戌之土，內懷金氣，不宜重見，恐存煞氣，不生萬物，又不宜見金洩氣，不貴。秋土不成器為死土，因土內含金，冬土不成器為泥土，因土內含水，故土只四季也。詩曰：戊己日生宜四季，多防丑戌壞金氣，生來見木或逢熒，箇中消息真榮貴。又：戊己生逢四月中，戊辰丑未要全逢，喜行財地嫌官煞，運到東方定有凶。

The text says: When the Earthly Branches Wuchen (戊辰) and Ji (己) meet the months of the four seasons (Chen, Wei, Chou, Xu), they are called "Jia Se" (Jia and Se, meaning cultivation of crops). This means that when Wuchen is born in the months of the four seasons, it is favorable to see wood as the official star, but only one wood is best. Too much wood would weaken the earth, leading to people who are deceitful and untrustworthy, and such people are considered destructive and unkind. Chen and Wei are places where earth energy gathers, and seeing fire (Si and Wu) in these months indicates wealth. However, too much fire would dry out the earth, making it unable to nurture all things. Chou and Xu contain hidden metal energy, so they should not appear again, as they may retain harmful energy and prevent the growth of all things. Also, seeing more metal would drain the earth's energy, which would not be beneficial. Earth in autumn is called dead earth because it contains metal; earth in winter is called mud earth because it contains water. Therefore, "Jia Se" is only suitable for the four seasons. The poem says: Those born on Wuchen or Ji days are best born in the months of the four seasons, and should be cautious of Chou and Xu earths which may damage the metal energy. If one is born with wood or encounters fire, the true signs of honor and wealth are revealed. Another poem says: When Wuchen is born in the four seasons, Wuchen and Chou or Wei are best to be complete. It is favorable to be in the wealth position and unfavorable to be in the official or harmful positions. When the destiny moves to the eastern wood region, it will certainly bring misfortune.

賦云：戊己居於潤五，萍梗他鄉。此象乃戊申、戊子、戊辰三日，生於申子辰壬癸水旺之鄉，非特貧賤奔波，合主四肢眼目疾，或惡瘡膿血而死。辰戌丑未運應，其餘土虛，逢水局，皆漂流之命，若目旺之土，在水局富貴，行火鄉發達。如戊辰、甲子、戊甲、乙卯，是土虛逢潤下，故主目疾為軍。辛未、庚子、戊辰、壬子，土從眾水，得土堤防，行丙申、丁酉運生財大發，交乙未運戊午年破財，復得平章之職，不可例戊己居潤下為凶。

The text says: When the earth element Wu Ji is in the water trinity of Shen, Zi, and Chen, it is like floating duckweed and broken reeds, drifting away from home. This refers to the days Wu Shen, Wu Zi, and Wu Chen, which are born in the prosperous water region of Shen, Zi, Chen, and Ren Gui. These people are poor and lowly, constantly moving about, and often suffer from diseases of the limbs and eyes, or may die from ulcers and blood infections. This situation only manifests during the years of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. In addition, whenever the earth is weak and meets the water trinity, it is considered a drifting fate. However, if the earth is strong and prosperous, being in the water trinity can lead to wealth and honor, and when it reaches the fire region, it will flourish. For example, the combination of Wu Chen, Jia Zi, Wu Shen, and Yi Mao is a case where the earth is weak and meets the water trinity, leading to eye disease and exile. Another example is the combination of Xin Wei, Geng Zi, Wu Chen, and Ren Zi, where although the earth is subdued by the water, it is supported by earth to build a dike. When it reaches the years of Bing Shen and Ding You, it brings great wealth. Although it suffers from financial loss during the year Wu Wu in the year Yi Wei, it later attains the position of a high official. Therefore, it is not correct to consider all instances of Wu Ji and Ji in the water trinity as bad fortune.

賦云：金白水清，此輩宜登科第。此象乃庚申、辛酉日生秋月令，引到時上遇亥子水鄉，以金則白，以水則清，無刑沖破害，主富厚。切忌夏生，則不入格，春金二三月，運行西北亦可。如庚辰、庚子、癸巳、癸酉、癸丑等日，生秋冬月令，無火傷，無土制，見金水相停成局，亦是。詩曰：金清水白主榮貴，秀麗文章定出群，更無火土來刑制，聲譽掀騰翰苑人。

The essay says: Those with the characteristics of white metal and clear water are suitable for success in the imperial examinations. This pattern refers to those born onGengshen orXinyou days in the autumn month, with their time of birth in the亥 or子 water regions. When considering metal, it is white in color; when considering water, it is clear in nature. If there is no punishment, clash, destruction or harm, they will be wealthy and prosperous. One must avoid being born in summer, as they do not fit this pattern. If born in spring, with metal born in February or March, and with a fortune moving towards the northwest, it is still acceptable. For example, those born onGengchen, Gengzi, Guisi, Guiyou, or Guichou days, if born in autumn or winter, without fire to harm metal or earth to control water, and with metal and water in balance, they also fit the pattern of white metal and clear water. The poem says: Those with white metal and clear water will achieve honor and prestige, with elegant writings that stand out. If there is no fire or earth to punish or restrain, their reputation will rise high, and they will become officials of the Hanlin Academy.

賦云：火明木秀，生春月以為榮。此象乃甲戌、甲午、甲寅、丙午、丙寅、丙戌等日，生春月或夏月，柱無金水傷壞，時上有木火。行木火運，木日火秀，行南方運，火日木秀，行東方運，主清貴福厚，火日火秀，行東亦貴。如丙辰日生火旺月，行木火運亦可，但富而不貴，木秀無火，則不成局，以木火有通明之象故也。如：丁巳、甲辰、甲寅、丁卯；甲午、丙寅、丁卯、丙午；丁巳、甲辰、乙巳、丁亥。三命皆木火光輝，清貴之造。

The text says: Fire is bright and wood is flourishing, and if born in spring month, it brings honor and prominence. This refers to days such as Jia Xu, Jia Wu, Jia Yin, Bing Wu, Bing Yin, Bing Xu, etc., born in spring or summer months, with no metal or water in the four pillars to damage them, and with wood and fire present in the hour. Those who travel through the paths of wood and fire: if the day's stem is wood and fire is the refined essence, it is favorable to travel south; if the day's stem is fire and wood is the refined essence, it is favorable to travel east. Both indicate clarity, nobility, and great fortune. If the day's stem is fire and fire is the refined essence, traveling east also brings honor. For example, if someone is born on Bing Chen day in a month when fire is strong, traveling through the paths of wood and fire is acceptable, but it leads to wealth rather than high status. If there is only wood without fire, the pattern is not complete, because wood and fire together create a clear and bright image. For example, the birth charts of Ding Si, Jia Chen, Jia Yin, Ding Mao, Jia Wu, Bing Yin, Ding Mao, Bing Wu, Ding Si, Jia Chen, Yi Si, and Ding Hai all have wood and fire interacting, and they are considered to have clear and noble destinies.

賦云：金非火不能成器，火非金無以顯諸用，金火相停，有鑄印之象，忌丑字為損模。賦云：乘軒衣冕，金火何多。又云：金鬼無偏，此之謂也。

The essay states: Metal cannot be shaped into objects without fire, and fire cannot display its usefulness without metal; when metal and fire are evenly matched, there is an appearance of casting seals. This pattern should avoid the character Chou, which represents damp earth and a metal storehouse, as it can damage the seal mold. The essay also says: Those who can ride in state carriages and wear crowns have an abundance of metal and fire in their destiny. It also says: Metal encountering fire ghosts without imbalance, all refer to this principle.

火見土則暗，土宿火則晦，故火自火，土自土，兩不相掩為妙，若火土夾雜，主愚濁。經云：“火虛土聚成何用，定是塵埃碌碌人”是也。如：戊申、己未、丙午、乙未；庚戌、乙丑、丙辰、戊戌；戊戌、丁巳、己未、丙寅。三命皆火土夾雜，平常。

Fire becomes dim when it meets earth, but fire that resides in earth becomes even more obscure; therefore, fire should belong to fire and earth to earth, each keeping to its own without interfering. If fire and earth are mixed together, the person tends to be dull and confused. The classic text says, "Fire is weak and earth is dense, what use is there? It must be a person who toils in dust and has no achievement," which refers exactly to this. For example, the birth charts of Wu Shen, Ji Wei, Bing Wu, Yi Wei, Geng Xu, Yi Chou, Bing Chen, Wu Xu, Wu Xu, Ding Si, Ji Wei, and Bing Yin all have mixed fire and earth elements, and their lives are ordinary.

古歌曰：墓中逢鬼要知之，夾煞持丘骨肉離，犯此凶星無救助，生來福壽少年虧。如：甲日見庚戌、庚辰，乙日見辛丑、辛未，丙日見壬辰、壬戌，丁日見癸丑、癸未，戊日見甲辰、甲戌，己日見乙丑、乙未，庚日見丙辰、丙戌，辛日見丁丑、丁未，壬日見戊辰、戊戌，癸日見己丑、己未，此謂七煞入墓。《珞錄子》云：夾煞持丘，親姻哭送。如己巳、戊辰、癸丑、丙辰，癸日見戊為官，己為煞，戊己並在辰上，又為癸水庫，多主早發早夭。或曰：煞非止七煞，乃羊刃、亡、劫，與日時或日月夾藏墓中，皆凶。

An old song says: When theStorage is encountered with a ghost that overcomes me, this point should be known; when the煞 is caught between two forces and also keeps the grave, family members will scatter; if one is afflicted by this evil star without any rescue, one's fortune and lifespan will be lost in youth.所谓墓中逢鬼, for example, on a Jia day, encountering Geng Xu or Geng Chen; on a Yi day, encountering Xin Chou or Xin Wei; on a Bing day, encountering Ren Chen or Ren Xu; on a Ding day, encountering Gui Chou or Gui Wei; on a Wu day, encountering Jia Chen or Jia Xu; on a Ji day, encountering Yi Chou or Yi Wei; on a Geng day, encountering Bing Chen or Bing Xu; on a Xin day, encountering Ding Chou or Ding Wei; on a Ren day, encountering Wu Chen or Wu Xu; on a Gui day, encountering Ji Chou or Ji Wei, these are all called "Seven Evils Entering the Grave." The "Luo Lu Zi" says: When the evil force is caught between two forces and also keeps the grave, relatives and kin will weep at the funeral. For example, in the case of Ji Si, Wu Chen, Gui Chou, and Bing Chen, with癸 water as the day master, Wu earth is the official star and Ji earth is the seven evils. Wu and Ji are both in Chen, and Chen is the grave of癸 water. This often indicates early success but early death. Some also say that the evil force here is not only the seven evils; whenever the "Yang Ren," "Wang Shen," or "Jie Sha" are hidden between the day and hour or day and moon in theStorage, it is ominous.

寅申巳亥有五行生氣驛馬學堂，是為四生；子午卯酉有五行旺氣，乙辛丁癸臨之，是為四正；辰戌丑未，五行雜氣，華蓋、正印臨之，是為四墓。經云：財官印綬，鎮居於寅申巳亥。《真寶賦》云：子午卯酉，八專之象，文為一品邦砥柱，武則分茅掛印成功。又云：寅申巳亥，位至三公。《元理賦》云：子午卯酉全備，酒色昏迷。《千里馬》云：四庫全備，龍變化為大海，為九五之尊。《寶鑑賦》云：辰戌丑未順行，帝王君命無疑。《理愚歌》云：四庫全時為四貴，位班上列據權衡。

Among the four branches of Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai, there is the vital energy of the Five Phases, and they are also where the Post-horse and Xuetang are located, known as the Four Births. Among the four branches of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You, there is the flourishing energy of the Five Phases, with Bing, Xin, Ding, and Gui each occupying them, known as the Four Standards. The four branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are the mixed energies of the Five Phases, with Huagai and the official seal located upon them, known as the Four Tombs. The classic texts say that wealth, official position, and the official seal often reside in Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai. The True Treasure Treatise says that Zi, Wu, Mao, and You represent the image of the Eight Specials, and from a literary perspective, they can be the pillars of a state, while from a military perspective, they can achieve great military achievements. It also says that when Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai are all present, one can reach the rank of the Three High Officials. The Yuan Li Treatise says that those with Zi, Wu, Mao, and You all present are prone to indulgence in wine and women. The Qilima Treatise says that when the four repositories are complete, it is like a dragon transforming and entering the sea, capable of becoming the supreme ruler. The Baojian Treatise says that when Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are arranged in order, it is certainly the destiny of an emperor. The Liyu Ge says that when the four repositories are complete, it is the four dignitaries, ranking high and holding power.

《獨步》云：寅申巳亥四生之局，用物身強，遇之發福。子午卯酉四敗之局，男犯興衰，女犯孤獨，此格合者，多主大富貴，便不免六親刑害，進退連茹，以各相沖無合故也。《精紀》云：子午卯酉，入格為四極全備，失局為遍野桃花，男女犯之，雖貴有財，不免荒淫酒色，薄德之人。詩曰：寅申巳亥四字連，辰戌丑未亦如是，不居大勢掌魁權，必定朝中為近侍。又：日德日貴並魁罡，四柱純全大吉昌，六格局中仍入格，這般造化豈尋常。此取四位日德、四位魁罡，四位日貴，無別干支，與四位純全格同論。

The "Dubu" says: Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai form the four birth trigrams. If the useful elements are strong and the day's ruler is robust, encountering these can bring good fortune. Zi, Wu, Mao, and You form the four decline trigrams. If a man is afflicted by these, his fortune will be unstable; if a woman is afflicted, she will be lonely. Those who conform to this pattern often achieve great wealth and honor, but they inevitably suffer from injuries and troubles from their relatives, and their affairs are entangled and unclear. This is because the four branches each conflict with one another and there is no harmony among them. The "Jingji" says: If Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are in the correct pattern, it is called the four extremes being complete; if they are not in the pattern, it becomes scattered Taohua. If men or women are afflicted by these, although they may have wealth and status, they cannot avoid indulgence in pleasures and drunkenness, and they are people of shallow virtue. A poem says: The four characters Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai are connected, and the same applies to Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei; such people will not hold important positions or wield authority, but they will certainly serve as close attendants in the court. Another poem says: If the day's virtue, the day's dignity, and the魁罡 are present, and the four pillars are pure and complete, it will be very auspicious and prosperous; even among the six patterns, if they conform to the pattern, such fortune is not ordinary. This refers to the four day virtues, the four魁罡, and the four day dignities, with no other dry branches mixed in, and they are treated the same as the four pure patterns.

天元一氣，乃四壬寅，四辛卯，四庚辰，四己巳，四戊午，四丁未，四丙申，四乙酉，四甲戌，四癸亥是也。四柱干支一氣，中間亦有輕重貴賤，須細別之。壬寅、辛卯、甲戌富貴雙全；己巳亦貴；戊午、丁未刃旺性強，雖貴亦多凶險，克妻，不善終；庚辰貴而風流，名重利輕；乙酉多傷殘；癸亥多貧薄；丙申生北方亦可取貴，歲運如遇刑沖破奪，必生災禍。大要推其支內有無財官印食，入格有無傷損，天干有無得令，上下干支財官印食可化不可化，可從不可從，定其輕重貴賤。

The concept of "Heavenly Origin as One Qi" refers to a situation where all four pillars of a birth chart are the same, such as four Renyin, four Xinmao, four Gengchen, four Jisi, four Wwu, four Dingwei, four Bingshen, four Yiyou, four Jiaxu, or four Guihai. Although all four pillars share the same heavenly stem and earthly branch, there are still differences in their weight, status, and fortune, which must be carefully examined. Four Renyin, four Xinmao, and four Jiaxu indicate great wealth and honor. Four Jisi is also esteemed. Four Wwu and four Dingwei, however, are marked by a strong Yang Blade, leading to a strong and fierce character; although they may attain high status, they often face misfortune, may harm their spouses, and may not end their lives well. Four Gengchen signifies honor but is associated with a tendency towards romanticism and a preference for reputation over wealth. Four Yiyou often result in physical disabilities. Four Guihai usually indicate poverty. Four Bingshen can achieve honor if born in the northern direction. If the year or the great destiny encounters conflicts, clashes, destruction, or competition, disaster is certain. The main principle is to examine whether there is wealth, officialdom, education, or sustenance within the earthly branches, whether these elements are injured after entering the correct pattern, whether the heavenly stems receive the qi of the month, and whether the wealth, officialdom, education, and sustenance carried by the heavenly and earthly stems can be transformed or followed, thus determining their weight, status, and fortune.

又曰：四干純一不雜，為天元一氣，不可以比肩論，須詳其支神有無生化，有無刑剋，帶財官印合格，歲運不背，必當大貴，沖刑剋制亦凶，不可執定一氣皆以貴言。如甲子、甲戌、甲寅、甲子之類，又名鳳凰干格。果正郎：壬辰、壬子、壬寅、壬寅，壬自絕於寅，是為駁雜，故止正郎。又曰：四支純一不雜，為地物相之一，名芝蘭並秀格，須看乾元是支福聚禍聚，如是福聚合格，多居兩府之貴。如甲寅、丙寅、庚寅、戊寅之類，又名鳳凰支格。

It is also said that when four heavenly stems are all the same and pure, without any mixture, it is called "Heavenly Stem One Qi," and it cannot be discussed in terms of same-element companions. One must carefully examine whether the earthly branches contain wealth, official positions, or seals, and whether there is any conflict or restriction. If it carries wealth, official positions, and seals and meets the criteria, and if the big years and the ten years of destiny do not contradict, it will certainly achieve great status. If there are conflicts, punishments, restrictions, or control, it is also considered凶, and one should not simply assume that all cases of one qi are destined for high status. For example, combinations like Jiazi, Jiaxu, Jiayin, and Jiazi are also called "Phoenix Stem Pattern." There was a person who reached the position of Zhenglang, whose birth chart was Renchen, Renzi, Renyin, and Renyin. The Ren water is self-destroyed in Yin, so the pattern becomes mixed and complicated, hence he only reached the position of Zhenglang. It is also said that when four earthly branches are all the same and pure, with the same elements, it is called "Chila Bingxiu Pattern." One should examine whether the heavenly stem's element is gathering good fortune or bad fortune in the earthly branches. If it gathers good fortune and meets the criteria, it is likely to achieve high status in the two government offices. For example, combinations like Jiayin, Bingyin, Gengyin, and Wuyin are also called "Phoenix Branch Pattern."

詩曰：天元一氣定尊榮，不雜天干一字清，非可比肩爭競論，生來富貴至公卿。又：天元一字水為源，生在秋冬妙莫言，大吉土神逢一位，少年仕路必高遷。又：天元一字土為基，四季生時更是奇，申酉二支加入局，聰明俊秀異常兒。又：天元一字木為根，傳送登明顯福元，四柱官星如得地，功名利祿好爭先。又：天元一字若逢金，時日魁罡福氣深，羊刃逢沖並帶貴，平生得遇貴人欽。又：天元一字火融融，大吉功曹時日中，沖起財官為發用，平生富貴福興隆。竊詳二格，天元同者多貴，地支同者間有不貴，輕精重濁之分也。

The poem says: The heavenly stem is one pure character, destined for honor and prestige, with the heavenly stem not mixed and one character clear and pure; it should not be considered as a rival stem competing, but rather one born into wealth and honor, capable of reaching high official positions. Another poem says: If the heavenly stem is based on water, and it is born in autumn or winter, it is wonderful beyond measure; if another great auspicious god, such as the earthy branch Chou, is present, then the person will certainly rise quickly in official career in youth. Another poem says: If the heavenly stem is based on earth, and it is born in the month of the four seasons, it is especially remarkable; if the branches Shen and You are included in the chart, then the person will be exceptionally intelligent and outstanding. Another poem says: If the heavenly stem is based on wood, and it receives Shen and Hai, it will reveal the source of fortune; if the official stars in the four pillars are in a favorable position, then achievements and honors can be attained first. Another poem says: If the heavenly stem is metal, and both the time and day pillars meet the Qiu Ganga (a term for a powerful and auspicious combination), then the fortune is deep; if the Yangren (a term for a sharp and powerful element) is in conflict and also carries noble dignity, then the person will always be respected by noble people. Another poem says: If the heavenly stem has a fiery character, and the branches Chou and Yin are in the time and day positions, then by initiating the transmission of wealth and official positions, the person will live a life of wealth and prosperity. Upon private examination of these two patterns: those with the same heavenly stem mostly indicate high status, while those with the same earthly branch occasionally do not indicate high status; this is the difference between light and pure energy versus heavy and turbid energy.

又：四重陽壬水四重寅，離坎交爭旺氣生，運至火鄉加貴顯，往來須忌對提沖。又：人命如逢四卯全，干頭辛字又相連，身輕福淺猶間事，只恐當生壽不堅。又：丙申四位命中全，身煞相停顯福元，不比尋常名利客，管教勢力鎮魁權。又：天干四甲皆逢戌，分奪財官無所益，如還行運到南方，合此傷官些小吉。又：天干四癸立乾宮，木水相生作倒沖，名利盈盈須有旺，南方運行數還凶。

Another verse says: Four yang Ren are paired with four Yin, the fire of Li and the water of Kan contend and support each other, thus generating prosperity naturally; when the fortune moves to the fire land, it brings more honor and prestige, but one must avoid conflict with the month's main element. Another verse says: If a person's destiny includes four Mao, and the heavenly stems are connected with four Xin, light body and thin fortune are minor issues, but one should fear that the lifespan is not strong. Another verse says: If four Bingshen are present in the destiny, the day master and the seven evils are evenly matched, thus showing the source of fortune; this is not the case of an ordinary person chasing fame and wealth, but he will be able to dominate the leading position through power. Another verse says: Four Jia are all sitting on Xu, the wealth and official positions in Xu are divided and taken away, thus bringing no benefit; if the fortune moves to the south, combined with this place of injury, there is some minor good fortune. Another verse says: Four Gui are standing in the dry palace at the亥 position, the wood and water generate each other, forming a reverse flow; although fame and fortune are abundant, one must have a strong body to bear it, but when the fortune moves to the south, the fate turns bad.

背祿者，甲以辛為官為祿，甲生春夏，金絕則無官矣，故為背祿。逐馬者，甲以己土為財為馬，被乙及亥卯未劫奪，甲無財矣，故為逐馬。餘例推。如壬子、壬子、丁未、乙已，定取壬為官祿，壬，亥月建祿，丁生子月，癸旺是煞，壬祿已過為背，曏者有祿，背者無祿；丁取庚為財為馬，子月庚死，此為背祿逐馬，逢煞運，行劫地，亦不發福，無根元故也。《珞錄子》云：“背祿逐馬，守窮途而惶”，與此不同，能見賦中。

The term "backing away from official rank" refers to the situation where the Jia wood is considered to have the official and rank represented by Xin metal. If Jia is born in spring or summer when the metal energy is exhausted, the official star is absent, and this is called "backing away from rank." The term "chasing the horse" refers to the situation where Jia wood is considered to have wealth and the horse represented by Ji earth. If Ji earth is robbed by Yi wood and the wood triad of Hai, Mao, and Wei, Jia will have no wealth to use, and this is called "chasing the horse." The other heavenly stems follow similar patterns. For example, in a chart with Renzi, Renzi, Dingwei, and Yisi, the Ding fire is supposed to take Ren water as its official and rank. However, Ren water's official and rank is in the Hai month, and since Ding is born in the Zi month, the water in Zi is癸 water, which is the seven harmful star for Ding. The rank of Ren water has already passed, so it is called "backing." Only those facing the direction of the rank have the rank, while those facing away from it do not. Ding also takes Geng metal as its wealth and horse, but Geng metal dies in the Zi month, which is why it is called "backing away from rank and chasing the horse." If such a destiny encounters harmful stars or the path of wealth robbery, it will not bring fortune, because the root has already been lost. The "Luo Lu Zi" says, "backing away from rank and chasing the horse, wandering in a desolate path in anxiety," which is somewhat different from what is discussed here, and can be compared with that essay.

六甲年丁卯月乙未日戊寅時，六乙年己卯月甲戌日乙亥時；六丙年庚寅月丁巳日丙午時，六丁年丙午月壬辰日丁未時；六戊年壬戌月己丑日戊寅時，六己年辛未月己未日丙寅時；六庚年甲申月庚申日辛巳時，六辛年丙申月庚午日辛巳時；六壬年辛亥月壬辰日丁未時，六癸年丙辰月丙辰日戊子時。以上逐年，只有一日一時主有大貴人應世建功立業之命，不然，出塵神仙，常術不能曉也。

All those born in the year of Jia are paired with the month of Dingmao, the day of Yiwei, and the hour of Wuyin; those born in the year of Yi are paired with the month of Jimao, the day of Jiaxu, and the hour of Yihai; those born in the year of Bing are paired with the month of Gengyin, the day of Dingsi, and the hour of Bingwu; those born in the year of Ding are paired with the month of Bingwu, the day of Renchen, and the hour of Dingwei; those born in the year of Wu are paired with the month of Renxu, the day of Jichou, and the hour of Wuyin; those born in the year of Ji are paired with the month of Xinwei, the day of Jiwei, and the hour of Bingyin; those born in the year of Geng are paired with the month of Jiashen, the day of Gengshen, and the hour of Xinsi; those born in the year of Xin are paired with the month of Bingshen, the day of Gengwu, and the hour of Xinsi; those born in the year of Ren are paired with the month of Xinhai, the day of Renchen, and the hour of Dingwei; those born in the year of Gui are paired with the month of Bingchen, the day of Bingchen, and the hour of Wuzi. The above is arranged by year, and under each year stem, there is only one day and one hour, which indicates that the person is destined to be a great nobleman who achieves great accomplishments; if not, then they are of the caliber of immortals beyond the mundane world, which ordinary divination methods cannot calculate.

大貴人莫過帝王，考歷代創業之君，乃明朝諸帝，無一合者。余嘗謂天下之大，兆民之眾，如此年月日時生者，豈無其人？然未必皆大貴人。要之，天生大貴人，必有冥數氣運以主之，年月日時多不足憑。餘紀縉紳與凡民，命同者不能悉數。姑就縉紳論，如黃懋官侍郎，與申價副使命同，黃死子兵禍，申死牖下，申先黃死，官之大小又不論也。朱衡與李庭龍命同，朱發科壬辰，李發科癸丑，朱官至尚書，李止大參，壽又不永，其子孫之多寡賢否，又不論也。萬舉與饒才命同，萬舉進士，官至卿貳，饒止舉人，官至太守，然饒多子而萬則少，又萬以謫戌死而饒則否，其壽夭得喪又難論也。

The nobleman is not surpassed by the emperor. However, when I examined the founding emperors of previous dynasties and the emperors of our Ming dynasty, none of them matched the chart mentioned above. I often think, with such a vast land and so many people, how could there not be someone born in those years, months, days, and hours? Yet not everyone born in those times is a great nobleman. In the end, those born with great nobility must be governed by some unseen fate, and the years, months, days, and hours are mostly unreliable. I have recorded many examples of people with the same birth dates among scholars and commoners, and the number is countless. Taking scholars as an example: Huang Maoguan, a minister, and Shen Jia, a deputy minister, had the same birth dates. Huang died in a military disaster, while Shen died peacefully at home, and Shen died before Huang. As for their official ranks, there is no need to discuss them. Zhu Heng and Li Tinglong had the same birth dates. Zhu passed the imperial examination in the year Renchen, while Li did so in the year Guichou. Zhu rose to the position of Minister, while Li only reached the rank of Grand Secretary, and his lifespan was also shorter. As for the number and quality of their descendants, there is no need to discuss them. Wan Ju, a scholar, and Rao Cai, a commoner, had the same birth dates. Wan Ju passed the imperial examination and became a high-ranking official, while Rao Cai only became a juren and reached the position of a prefect. However, Rao Cai had many descendants while Wan Ju had few, and Wan Ju died from exile and military service while Rao Cai did not. Therefore, the differences in lifespan and fortune are even more difficult to generalize.

三河王且齋兄弟同產，而功名先後亦自不同，況天下之大，九洲之廣，兆民之眾，其八字同者何限，又烏可以例論耶！餘記下說，說一走卒與魯公命同，魯公遇朝廷有大恩寵，則此卒受大責罰，魯公有小喜慶，則此卒有小譴責，其相反有如此者。又某家生子與魯公命同，前後差六十年，術者以魯公之命證之，其家大喜，謂他日必貴，自孩童時恣其所為，後遂酗酒，遊蕩醉死於水，年止十九。

The brothers Wang Qiezhai from Sanhe were born from the same mother, yet their achievements in official ranks differed. Moreover, considering the vastness of the world, the breadth of the nine provinces, and the multitude of people, there are countless individuals with the same eight characters in their birth dates. How can we treat them all the same? I remember a legend: a servant once had the same eight characters as Lu Gong. Whenever Lu Gong received great favor from the court, the servant was severely punished. When Lu Gong had a minor celebration, the servant was lightly reprimanded. Their fates were entirely opposite. There was also a family who had a son with the same eight characters as Lu Gong, but only sixty years younger. A fortune teller used Lu Gong's destiny to predict the boy's future, and the family was very happy, believing the child would surely achieve high status. From a young age, they allowed him to behave recklessly. Eventually, he became addicted to alcohol and indulgence, drowned after getting drunk, and died at the age of nineteen.

又記《樂善錄》，太學二士人命同，又同發解過省，約就相近遊宦，庶彼此得知災福，後一人任鄂州教授，一人任黃州教授，未幾黃州者死，鄂州者為治後事，祝曰：“我與公生年月日時同，出處同，公先舍我去，使我今死已後公七日矣，若有靈，宜託夢以告。”其夜果夢云：“我生於富貴，享用過當，故死，公生於寒微，未得享用，故活。”後鄂官至典郡，豈非有所警惕享用不過之所致乎？

Another account from the "Record of Kindness" says: In the Imperial Academy, there were two scholars with the same birth dates and times, and they both passed the local examinations and were admitted to the provincial exams at the same time. They agreed to take up positions in nearby areas so that they could keep track of each other's fortunes and misfortunes. Later, one was appointed as a professor in Ezhou, and the other as a professor in Echeng. Soon after, the one in Ezhou died, and the one in Echeng took care of his funeral. He prayed, saying: "I was born on the same day, month, year, and hour as you, and we have had the same background and experiences. Yet you have left me first, so today even if I die, I have died seven days after you. If you have a spirit, you should appear to me in a dream to explain why." That night, he indeed dreamed of the other, who said: "I was born into a wealthy family and had already enjoyed my share of fortune, so I died. You were born into a humble family and have not yet exhausted your share of fortune, so you are still alive." Later, the one in Echeng rose to become the governor of an entire prefecture. Was it not because he was cautious and did not overindulge that he was able to achieve this?

又吾郡有顏守芳生員，與廠民袁大綱命同，顏貧喜富，顏多子袁僅二子，顏在而袁已死，顏讀書守禮，有危疾而能自保，竟歲貢出身，袁則反是。合是數人觀之，豈所生之家不同，而各人所習之業又異，其保身慎修，克儉長年，在吾人自求多福耳，若曰我命該富貴長壽，而不修德進學，驕恣不法，豈命之所以為命也耶！

There is also a candidate named Yan Shoufang from our county, whose birth chart is the same as that of a craftsman named Yuan Da-gang. The Yan family was originally poor but later became wealthy, while the Yuan family was rich but later fell into poverty. The Yan family had many sons, while the Yuan family had only two sons. Yan was still alive when Yuan died. Yan was diligent in his studies and observed propriety; although he had suffered from serious illness, he managed to preserve his health and eventually became a candidate for the imperial examination through the system of annual recommendations. Yuan, on the other hand, was the opposite. When we consider these people together, we can see that different families have different fates, and each person's occupation is also different. Whether one can preserve his health, cultivate himself carefully, and practice frugality to enjoy a long life depends entirely on our own efforts to seek blessings. If someone claims that his destiny is to be wealthy and long-lived, yet refuses to cultivate virtue and pursue learning, instead being arrogant and indulgent, and not following the laws and regulations, then what kind of destiny is that? How can destiny work in such a way?

正財者，乃甲見己、乙見戊之例。受我剋制，為我之妻，譬人娶妻，妻齎財嫁我，我必精神康強，而後可享用，若衰微不振，雖妻財豐厚，但能目視，終不得用。故財要得時乘旺，不偏正混亂，不重迭多見，自家日主有力，皆能發福。若財多身弱，柱無印助，財少身強，柱有比劫，太過不及，皆不為福。《珞》云：若月令得財局，身衰逢印資助，當作富論，如先見印，卻怕見財。《獨步》云：先財後印，反成其福，先印後財，反成其辱是也。用財不宜明露，柱見比劫，則宜透出，使人共見則不能奪。

The so-called "positive wealth" refers to situations where Jia wood meets Ji earth, or Yi wood meets Wu earth, and so on. Wealth is something that I control, and it represents my wife. Just as a person marries a wife who brings wealth, I must be healthy and strong in order to enjoy it. If I am weak and declining, even if the wife's wealth is abundant, I can only look at it and never be able to use it. Therefore, wealth should be timely and strong, not mixed with other types of wealth, and should not appear too frequently. Also, the day's main stem should have strength, in order for wealth to bring blessings. If there is too much wealth but the body is weak, and there is no help from the official star in the four pillars; or if there is little wealth but the body is strong, and there are many similar stars in the four pillars, either too much or too little will not bring blessings. The "Luo Lu Zi" says: if the month's stem forms a wealth pattern, and the day's stem is weak but meets the official star, it should be considered a wealthy destiny. However, if the official star appears first, it is actually feared to meet wealth again. The "Du Bu" says: if wealth appears first and then the official star, it can bring blessings; but if the official star appears first and then wealth, it leads to disgrace. This is exactly what is being discussed. Using wealth is not suitable when it is clearly visible in the heavenly stem. However, if the four pillars contain similar stars, wealth is actually better to be visible, so that everyone can see it, and others cannot secretly take it away.

賦云：財宜藏，藏則豐厚，露則浮蕩是也。凡財格，喜見官星顯露，別無傷損，或更食生印助日主健旺，富貴雙全。如干支見煞，亦能享用，即逢財看煞之義。大怕梟，奪則不能生，刃劫則不能享，庫逢空則不能聚。如甲生午月，見壬傷，丙卯破，乙奪；乙生巳月，見癸傷，丁亥破，甲奪；壬生戌月，甲子旬戌落空亡之類。餘以例推。又曰：財為養命之源，凡人八字不可無財，但不要太多，多則不清，若柱原無財而行財運，乃有名無實，如財多身弱，又行官鄉財旺之地，見財盜氣，官克身，不惟不發祿，且禍患百出。

The text says: Wealth should be hidden, for when it is concealed it becomes abundant, but when it is exposed it becomes unstable and unreliable. Whenever wealth is present in a chart, it is favorable to see the official star clearly visible without any harm; or if there is also the food god generating wealth and the seal star supporting the day's stem, making the day's stem strong, then both wealth and status will be achieved. Even if there is a seven deadly star among the branches, it is still possible to enjoy wealth, which is the meaning of the saying "when wealth is present, look at the deadly star." Wealth is most afraid of the hawk star, as the hawk star takes away the food god and thus cannot generate wealth; it also fears the sheep's knife and robbery stars, which prevent the enjoyment of wealth. If the wealth repository falls into the empty place, wealth cannot be gathered. For example, if the Jia wood stem is born in the午 month, it is harmed by the Ren water, broken by the Bing fire and the卯 wood, and taken by the Yi wood; if the Yi wood stem is born in the巳 month, it is harmed by the Kui water, broken by the Ding fire and the亥 water, and taken by the Jia wood; if the Ren water stem is born in the戌 month and belongs to the Jiazi ten-day cycle, the戌 falls into the empty place, which is of this kind. Other cases can be similarly inferred. It also says: Wealth is the source of life, and a person's birth chart should not lack wealth, but it should not be excessive either, as too much wealth makes it impure. If the original chart has no wealth but the person enters a wealth-related path, it is like having a name without reality. If there is an excess of wealth but the body is weak, and the person enters an official path or a strong wealth path, seeing wealth will drain the body's energy, and seeing the official star will harm the body. Not only will the person not achieve official status, but they will also face many troubles and misfortunes.

又曰：財為馬，官為祿，二者不可缺一，實難兩全，原有財星宜行官運，原有官星宜行財運，行財運生官，行官運發財，若柱中原無官星，只是財多，又行財運，亦能成就名利，間有登科者。蓋財不畏多，多則暗生官也，須得身旺方能勝任，若無財，官多身受其制，反不為吉，柱中無官，只取有財為福。又曰：財官與煞，用月支者，所謂以支為命，日干者，所謂以干為祿，若月支有財官，干頭不露，自足為福，若地支無財官，干頭明露，乃虛詐無實之命，縱行旺運，亦不濟事。

It is also said that wealth represents a horse and official position represents a salary, and both are essential but difficult to have at the same time. Those whose original chart contains the wealth star should benefit from an official journey; those whose original chart contains the official star should benefit from a wealth journey: a wealth journey can generate official position, and an official journey can generate wealth. If the original chart lacks official stars but has abundant wealth, and then proceeds on a wealth journey, it can still achieve fame and fortune, and occasionally even result in success in examinations. This is because wealth does not fear abundance; when there is too much wealth, it can secretly generate official position, but only if the day stem is strong enough to bear it. Conversely, if there is no wealth but too much official star, the day stem is restrained by it, which is not auspicious; if the original chart lacks official stars, then having wealth alone is considered a blessing. It is also said that the use of wealth, official position, and seven evils depends on the month branch; this is called 'taking the branch as the destiny'. If the wealth or official position is found in the month branch but not revealed in the heavenly stem, it is already sufficient for fortune. If there is no wealth or official position in the earthly branches but the heavenly stem clearly reveals them, it is a false and empty destiny; even if one proceeds on a prosperous journey, it will not be helpful.

苟月支無而年時日支有，亦可取用，月地支坐財官，謂之得時，日地支坐財官謂之得位，時地支坐財官，謂之有成。得時為上，得位次之，有成又次之，兼得一二尤妙。年主祖父富貴，中年後無用。又云：庚辛日生於正月，別位有火為煞，以克庚辛，雖年月見寅卯，亦無祖財，一生熬煎，遇發財處必成災禍，以木旺生火，害日干之金，天元羸弱，財黨煞生，不能為福。

If the month branch does not have wealth or official positions, but the year, day, or hour branches do, they can still be used. Having wealth or official positions in the month branch is called "getting the right time," in the day branch is called "getting the right position," and in the hour branch is called "achieving success." Getting the right time is the best, getting the right position is next, and achieving success is the least important. Being able to have one or two of these is even better. Wealth and official positions in the year branch only indicate prosperity of the grandfather's generation; they are not useful after middle age. It is also said that if a day master of metal (Geng or Xin) is born in the first lunar month and there is fire in other positions acting as a seven deadly star torestrain the metal, then even if the year and month branches have wood (寅 or 卯) representing wealth, there will be no inherited wealth from ancestors, and the person will suffer all their life. When they reach the position where they should become wealthy, it will instead turn into disaster. This is because strong wood generates fire, which harms the metal day master. The heavenly stem is already weak, and the wealth is supporting the seven deadly star, so it cannot bring good fortune.

又云：正財之格，主人誠實，行事儉約，賦性聰明，惟有慳吝，若財旺身衰，主妻秉男權，持家干蠱，又主有好子替力，反得優遊之樂，運行比劫，妻妾多危。《獨步》云：財旺生官，富而且貴，露官藏財，無不高位，藏則豐厚，露則虛費，沖者宜透，實則滋利。

It also says: The pattern of official wealth indicates a person who is honest, thrifty in conduct, and intelligent by nature, but tends to be stingy. If the wealth is strong but the self is weak, it indicates that the wife or concubine takes over the husband's authority, manages the household affairs and runs the family business; it also suggests having a capable son who works hard on one's behalf, allowing oneself to enjoy a peaceful and idle life. However, when one's fortune moves to a place of same zodiac or rival wealth, there will be many dangers for the wife or concubine. The "Dibu" says: If wealth is strong and can generate official status, one will be both rich and noble; if the official star is visible and the wealth star is hidden, one will certainly hold a high position. Hidden wealth is abundant, while exposed wealth is wasteful; if the wealth is disturbed, it is suitable to reveal it in the heavenly stem, and only when it is firmly established can it generate benefits.

《中書奧旨》云：我去克他為妻財，干強則富。又云：身弱財多，喜兄弟羊刃為助。又云：財旺者遇比無妨。又云：妻財明朗，喬木相求，財星入墓，必定刑妻，支下伏財，偏房寵妾。口訣云：財星太過愚。又云：大運、流年、三合財鄉，必主紅鸞吉兆。《千里馬》云：財源被劫，父命先傾。又云：男逢財多身弱，妻話偏聽，財星得位，因妻致富成家，財遇長生，田園萬頃，財旺生官，白身榮顯。《元理賦》云：大貴者用財而不用官。又云：財臨旺地人多福。又云：孤寡者只為財神被劫。秘訣云：財生身旺兩相停，不喜再見比肩。

The book "Zhongshu Ao Zhi" says: The one who controls others is the wife and wealth. If the heavenly stem is strong, it indicates wealth. It also says: If the body is weak but wealth is abundant, it is favorable to have brothers or the Yangren to help. It also says: If the wealth star is strong, meeting a brotherly stem does not cause harm. It also says: A person with clear wealth can associate with noble families; if the wealth star enters the storage place, it certainly causes harm to the wife; if the wealth is hidden in the earth branch, it indicates a concubine. The mnemonic says: A person with excessive wealth tends to be dull. It also says: If the big destiny and the current year form a triple harmony to create a wealth place, it is a good omen for the Hongluan spirit. The book "Qilima" says: If the source of wealth is robbed, the father's life is first affected. It also says: A man encountering abundant wealth with a weak body will tend to listen to his wife; if the wealth star is in the right place, he will become rich through his wife; if the wealth is in the place of growth, he can have thousands of acres of farmland; if the wealth is strong and generates official power, a commoner can achieve honor. The book "Yuanli Fu" says: The highly esteemed people often use wealth rather than official power. It also says: A person with wealth in a strong place has much fortune. It also says: The lonely and the orphaned are only because the wealth god is robbed. The secret says: If wealth and body are balanced and the day master is strong, it is not favorable to meet another brotherly stem.

《萬祺》云：正財逢生旺而優遊享福，遇劫財則晦滯呻吟，官星若見，平生惹是招非，七煞若逢，處事少成多敗。財旺身衰，禍深福淺，財多身弱，要印扶身，身旺財衰，怕劫分奪，財食入庫者福厚，例食求財者貧夭。詩曰：正財喜旺食豐盈，日主剛強力可勝，若是財多身自弱，平生破敗事無成。又：正財還與月官同，最怕干支遇破沖，歲運若臨財旺處，須教得富勝陶公。又：正財切忌劫財神，破害刑沖不可論，歲運那堪逢刃地，命延不死也遭。財星得位正當權，日主高強名利全，印綬若逢相濟助，金珠滿櫃福綿綿。

The "Wanqi Treatise" says: When the official wealth is in a prosperous and strong position, one can enjoy comfort and happiness; encountering the劫财 (robber wealth) leads to darkness and blockage, and one suffers from complaints and unease. If the official star appears, one's life is filled with troubles and disputes; if the seven evils meet, one's affairs often end in failure. If wealth is strong but the body is weak, then misfortune is deep and blessings are shallow; if wealth is abundant but the body is weak, one needs the印绶 (favorable official) to support the day master. If the body is strong but wealth is weak, one fears the劫财 (robber wealth) taking it away. When wealth and the food god are both in the repository, the fortune is thick; but those who rely only on the food god to seek wealth will be poor and short-lived. The poem says: Official wealth is happy to meet prosperity and strength, leading to abundance in clothing and food, and the day master must be strong to bear it; if wealth is abundant but the body is weak, one's life is ruined and nothing is achieved. Another poem says: Official wealth and the official star in the month should be viewed together, and it is most feared if there is a conflict or destruction between the heavenly stems and earthly branches; if the flow year and big destiny lead to a place where wealth is strong, one will certainly become rich beyond the famous merchant Tao Zhu Gong. Another poem says: Official wealth most fears the劫财 (robber wealth) deity; destruction, harm, punishment, and conflict are even more so; where the flow year and big destiny meet the Yangren (sheep blade) place, one's life may not end but will suffer misfortune. When the wealth star is in the right position and holds power, the day master is strong, leading to both fame and fortune; if the印绶 (favorable official) also comes to assist, one will have a full cabinet of gold and jewels with continuous blessings.

又：身旺無官只取財，財神沖破卻為災，身衰財旺還知夭，官盛身強福祿媒。又：財多如何不發財，只因身弱少培栽，運到比肩身旺地，富貴榮華次第來。又：財多身弱刃剛強，身旺之鄉大不祥，鳳寡鸞孤寒夜怨，房中妻哭兩三場。又：財神忌透只宜藏，身旺逢之大吉昌，切忌比劫相遇會，一生名利被分張。又：財多身旺足榮歡，身旺財多化作官，身衰財多財累己，是非不競起爭端。合諸說，觀正財喜忌見矣。

Another verse says: If the body is strong but there is no official star, then wealth is taken as the useful element; if the wealth god is broken, it will bring disaster. If the body is weak but wealth is strong, one must know there is a risk of early death. Only when the official star is strong and the body is strong can it be the medium for happiness and blessings. Another verse says: Why does having too much wealth not lead to wealth? It is because the body is weak and lacks cultivation and nurturing. When the fortune reaches the place of the same kind and the body becomes strong, wealth, honor, and glory will come one after another. Another verse says: When there is too much wealth and the body is weak but the Yangren is strong, and the fortune goes to a place where the body is strong, it is very inauspicious. When the Guluan is present in a cold night, there is sorrow and resentment, and the wife in the house will cry for two or three times. Another verse says: The wealth god is disliked when it is clearly visible and only suitable when it is hidden. For a strong body, encountering it brings great good fortune. One must avoid meeting with the same kind and the劫财, as it will cause one's fame and fortune to be shared by others. Another verse says: When there is plenty of wealth and the body is strong, it brings honor and joy. When the body is strong and there is plenty of wealth, it can also generate the official star. When the body is weak but there is plenty of wealth, the wealth becomes a burden, leading to constant disputes and conflicts. Based on the above statements from different sources, the joys and dangers of having the proper wealth are now clear.