Sixth Ji Day, Gengwu Hour Division

六己日生時遇午，祿歸時地主昌榮；柱中怕有官星見，若是伏晶另一評。己日庚午時，日祿歸時。已見庚為傷官，乙為正鬼；午上有明庚合乙，傷官合煞，主人獨立有成。若年月無乙而傷官臨於敗地，柱有甲、丙二字，伏晶格，不損格局無沖破，主大貴。己丑日庚午時，寅月生，貴；夏凶；秋暴；冬，財旺子少。己卯日庚午時，已祿居午，年月有甲丙及寅午者，大貴。卯月，煞旺庚合，權貴。

The song says: For a person born on a Ji Earth day, if they are born at a Gengwu hour, their fortune is prosperous and they will achieve honor and success; the column of fate should avoid the presence of official stars. If it is a "Fu Jing" pattern, it should be treated differently. The interpretation says: A Ji day with a Gengwu hour is "day's fortune returning to the hour": Ji Earth takes Geng Metal as its official star and Yi Wood as its true "ghost" (seven evils); at Wu, there is clear Geng Metal that combines with Yi Wood, which is official star combining with seven evils. Such a person is independent and can achieve success. If the year and month do not have Yi Wood, the official star falls into a weak position, and the column contains Ji and Bing, it becomes a "Fu Jing pattern". As long as the pattern is not damaged and there is no conflict, it indicates great wealth. For a person born on a Jichou day with a Gengwu hour: those born in the寅 month are prosperous, those born in summer are unlucky, those born in autumn are fierce and cruel, and those born in winter have strong wealth but few children. For a person born on a Jimao day with a Gengwu hour, the Ji Earth's fortune is located at Wu; if the year and month contain Ji, Bing, as well as寅 and Wu, they will achieve great wealth; those born in the卯 month have strong seven evils with Geng Metal to combine, indicating power and honor.

己巳日庚午時，貴。寅午戌月，金神入火鄉，作印綬論，貴顯，辰戌丑未年月，侯伯。若逢合煞運，必不善終。酉月、東南運，貴。己未日庚午時，背祿傷官，六親刑剋；無破，晚年發旺。未戌年月，貴。己亥日庚午時，午戌年月，財官祿印，大貴。寅年午月，鉅富。卯月，西運。貴。己逢庚午時歸祿，無破無沖能發福；柱中丙申若相逢，德潤身兮富潤屋。己日時逢庚午，名為背祿傷官。沖刑破害禍多端，骨肉六親冰炭。甲丙柱中如遇，伏晶之格清閒。月中丹桂任高攀，富貴不須推算。

On the day of Jisi with the hour of Gengwu, those born in the months of Yin, Wu, or Xu have the metal spirit entering the fire land, which changes to the discussion of the official seal, indicating high status and prominence; if the year and month include Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, they may be granted titles of marquis or duke; if the big destiny moves to a place that harmonizes with the evil, they will certainly not have a good end; those born in the month of You who move to the southeast will be prosperous. On the day of Jiwei with the hour of Gengwu, it is a case of the official seal being separated by the injurious official, with many conflicts among the six relations; if there is no damage, they will become prosperous in old age; if the year and month include Wei or Xu, they will be prosperous. On the day of Jihai with the hour of Gengwu, if the year and month include Wu or Xu, they will have wealth, official position, fortune, and the official seal all present, indicating great prosperity; if the year branch is Yin and the month branch is Wu, they will be extremely wealthy; those born in the month of Mao who move to the western destiny will be prosperous. The concluding verse says: On the day of Ji with the hour of Gengwu, it is the pattern of returning the official seal; if there is no damage or conflict, they will gain blessings; if the column contains Bing and Shen, their virtue will nourish themselves and their wealth will fill their homes. The interpretation says: On the day of Ji with the hour of Gengwu, it is called the pattern of returning the official seal and injurious official; once there is a conflict, damage, or harm, many misfortunes will arise, and the relationship between family members will be as cold as ice. If the column contains Ji and Bing, it forms the pattern of hidden brilliance, and they will instead gain peace; the red plum in the month can be easily reached, and wealth and honor do not need to be calculated.

六己日生時辛未，食神官庫喜相親；木通月氣須言貴，月不通兮富命人。己日辛未時，食神助官。己以辛為食，甲為官，未為官庫，未上有明辛暗甲。若有倚托通月氣，貴。食神生旺，勝過財官。通木氣月，官旺，尤貴；不通，主福。通運，亦貴。己丑日辛未時，不貴即富。通土氣月，富。通木氣月，貴。一雲刑，凶。己卯日辛未時，酉戌亥卯，未年月，貴，行東南運，金紫。

The rhyme says: For a day ruler of Ji earth born at Xinwei hour, the food god and official star's repository are harmonious and close; if the wood energy connects with the month's stem, it indicates wealth, and even if it does not connect, it still indicates a wealthy person. The interpretation says: For Ji day and Xinwei hour, it is "food god assisting the official star": Ji earth takes Xin metal as the food god and Ji wood as the official star, and Wei is the repository of the official star. On Wei, Xin is clearly present, and Ji wood is hidden. If the day ruler has support and the month's stem connects with the energy, it indicates high status. The food god being strong surpasses the wealth and official star; if the month's stem connects with wood energy to make the official star strong, it is especially auspicious; if it does not connect with wood energy, it still indicates fortune; if the big destiny connects with the energy, it is also auspicious. For Ji Chou day paired with Xinwei hour, it is not noble but wealthy: if the month's stem connects with earth energy, it indicates wealth; if it connects with wood energy, it indicates nobility; another view considers Chou and Wei conflicting, indicating misfortune. For Ji Mao day paired with Xinwei hour: if the year and month have You, Xu, Hai, Mao, or Wei, it indicates nobility; if it goes to the southeast destiny, it can reach the position of golden seal and purple sash.

己巳日辛未時，金神日。寅午戌月生，貴；亥卯辰午，行金火水木運，大貴。己未日辛未時，春夏、丑月，丰姿特達，言語清辨，名高祿重。秋冬，平常。木火運，刑害發財。一雲財中自害。己酉日辛未時，春反覆；夏吉；秋壽促；冬財帛豐厚。卯月金水運，五品以上貴。丑月西南運，郎官。辰戌，財印庫地俱吉。一雲凶刑後旺。己亥日辛未時，春貴，夏穩，秋貧，冬富。酉月，己土長生，食神遇祿，享受自然。一雲貴中凶失。己日相逢辛未時，燈窗寂寞有誰知；運行財旺兼官旺，名利雙全莫恨遲。己日時臨辛未，食坐官庫要開。丑戌刑沖顯官財，鎮閉前程阻礙。君子文章福助，常人商賈奇魁。匙開發福命中該，財去財來常在。

On the day of Jisi (己巳) paired with the hour of Xinwei (辛未), Jisi itself is considered the day of the "Metal God." Those born in the months of寅 (寅), 午 (午), or 戌 (戌) are destined for high status. If the year or month includes亥 (亥), 卯 (卯), 辰 (辰), or 午 (午), and one travels through the paths of Metal, Fire, Water, or Wood, they will achieve great fortune. On the day of Jiwei (己未) paired with the hour of Xinwei (辛未), those born in spring or summer or in the month of Chou (丑) are distinguished in appearance and speech, with high reputation and substantial wealth. Those born in autumn or winter are ordinary. If one travels through the paths of Wood and Fire, they may become wealthy despite being in situations of punishment and harm. Another view suggests that this is wealth accompanied by damage. On the day of Jiyou (己酉) paired with the hour of Xinwei (辛未), those born in spring face repeated difficulties, those born in summer are fortunate, those born in autumn have short lifespans, and those born in winter have abundant wealth. Those born in the month of Mao (卯) and traveling through the paths of Metal and Water may attain high official rank. Those born in the month of Chou (丑) and traveling through the Southwest path may become a physician. If one encounters the locations of the treasure house and official store (辰, 戌), it is favorable. Another view suggests that one first suffers misfortune before turning prosperous. On the day of Jihai (己亥) paired with the hour of Xinwei (辛未), those born in spring are prosperous, those born in summer are stable, those born in autumn are poor, and those born in winter are wealthy. Those born in the month of You (酉) have the Earth element (己土) in its place of growth in You, and the food god (食神) meets its own strength, enjoying wealth naturally. Another view suggests that there is still misfortune within prosperity. The concluding verse says: On the day of Jisi meeting the hour of Xinwei, the loneliness of solitary study by candlelight is known to none. When the great destiny reaches the place of wealth and official rank, both fame and fortune are achieved, and there is no need to resent the delay. The interpretation says: On the day of Jisi with the hour of Xinwei, the food god sits above the official store. One must open the store gate. When one meets Chou (丑) or Xu (戌) in punishment and clash, the official and wealth become evident. If the store gate is closed, the future is obstructed. Scholars may gain blessings through their writings, while common people may excel in business. When the key is turned, fortune is revealed; this is destined, though wealth comes and goes continuously.

六己日生時壬申，損敗天元氣不全；若失天元無倚托，非窮即夭命難延。己日壬申時，水旺土虛，己以甲為官，壬為財，庚背祿。申上庚旺壬生甲絕，己土氣敗。若通四季土氣或通土氣運，吉。若失天時無倚托，不通月氣，非貧即夭；不然殘疾，末狼狽。己丑日壬申時，酉年月，天干透印，富貴好禮，為人慨慷。辰戌吉。亥年，干清坤夷大格。寅申，官貴相輔，俱吉。

The rhyme says: On a day with the Jichou heavenly stem, if the time is Renshen, the heavenly stem is damaged and the energy is incomplete; if the heavenly stem is lost and there is no support, it will result in either poverty or early death, and the lifespan is difficult to extend. The interpretation says: On a Jichou day with a Renshen time, it is "water is strong and earth is weak": Jichou earth takes Jia wood as its official and Ren water as its wealth, but Geng metal is absent from the Lu Spirit; Geng metal is strong in the Shen branch, and Ren water is born there, but Jia wood is in its dead position, so the energy of Jichou earth is thus ruined. If the month stem connects with the earth elements of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei in the four seasons, or if the big destiny connects with the earth elements, then it is favorable; if the heavenly stem is lost and there is no support, and the month stem does not connect with the earth elements, then it will be either poor or short-lived, otherwise there may be disability and a difficult later life. On a Jichou day paired with a Renshen time: if the year and month have You and the heavenly stem is clearly visible as the official, then it will be wealthy and respectful, and the person is generous; if it meets Chen or Xu, it is favorable; if it meets Hai year, it forms a great pattern of "clear heaven and peaceful earth"; if it meets Yin or Shen, the official star and nobleman support each other: all these are favorable.

己卯日壬申時，辰月，雜氣財官，早貴。亥月、南方運，五、六品貴。寅申年，三、二品貴。己巳日壬申時，大凶，刑。己酉丑月，傷官，行財運，吉。寅午戌月，金神入火鄉，運西南，貴。申子辰月，木火運，貴。己未日壬申時，巳月生，貫朽粟陳。亥子寅月，金火運，侯伯。辰亥年月，近侍，貴。己酉日壬申時，巳酉丑月，傷官傷盡，吉。寅月，兇暴。卯未，武職。子未公侯。一雲主心狂賢病，大貴。

On the day of Ji Mao with the hour of Ren Shen: if born in the month of the birth year, the person has mixed wealth and official positions, and is favored in early years; if born in the month of Hai and moves to the southern direction, they may attain a rank of fifth or sixth; if born in the year of Yin or Shen, they may attain a rank of second or third. On the day of Ji Si with the hour of Ren Shen, it is a major misfortune and there is punishment: if born in the month of Si, You, or Chou, the person uses the official position as a means, and if they move to the wealth direction, it is favorable; if born in the month of Yin, Wu, or Xu, the person has the golden god entering the fire land, and if they move to the southwest direction, they will be honored. On the day of Ji Wei with the hour of Ren Shen: if born in the month of Si, the person has money strings rotting and grain stored up, indicating extreme wealth; if born in the month of Hai, Zi, or Yin and moves to the metal and fire directions, they may be granted a title of marquis; if the year and month include Chen or Hai, they may serve as a close attendant and be honored. On the day of Ji You with the hour of Ren Shen: if born in the month of Si, You, or Chou, the person exhausts the official position, which is favorable; if born in the month of Yin, it is violent; if there is the presence of Mao or Wei, the person holds a military position; if there is the presence of Zi or Wei, the person reaches the rank of marquis or duke; another interpretation suggests that the person suffers from a mental disorder, but still attains great honor.

己亥日壬申時，卯未、三合會官，干透印，大貴。戊子月，財旺生官。酉己土受生，干透甲丙，俱吉。日干是己會申時，無破無沖最合宜；柱中縱然官不現，也交財旺定根基。壬申時逢己日，就中三合為宜。天乙貴人正人提，宜用財官顯貴。戊己辰戌得位，文章廣學須知。妻賢子孝福文齊，刑破中年不利。

On a day with the stem Jihai, when paired with the hour Renshen, if the year and month contain Mao and Wei, which combine with Hai to form the Triple Harmony Wood formation, and the heavenly stem reveals the official star, it indicates great fortune. If born in the month of Wuzi, the wealth is strong and can generate the official star. If there is You, the earth stem Ji is supported, and if the heavenly stem reveals Ji or Bing, it is favorable. The concluding verse says: When the day stem is Ji and the hour is Shen, there is no destruction or clash, which is most suitable. Even if the column does not show the official star, when the wealth is strong, the foundation can be established. The interpretation says: When Renshen hour meets Ji day, the Triple Harmony is most favorable. The Tianyi Nobleman and upright people support, it is suitable to take wealth and official star to achieve honor. When Wu and Ji are in Chen and Xu, they are in their proper positions, indicating broad knowledge and rich learning, which should be known. A virtuous wife and filial sons bring good fortune and literary fame, but if there is punishment, clash, destruction, or harm, middle age will be unfavorable.

六己日生時癸酉，沐浴之鄉水土渾；財食支藏多聚散，身衰失地壽難存。己日癸酉時，水土渾濁。己以癸為財，辛為食。酉上癸病，辛旺，比肩奪財，財多聚散；更身衰失地，主成敗反覆；不然，壽促。若通身旺月或運，吉。己丑日癸亥時，春平；夏穩；秋傷官傷盡，有威權；冬富。如丙寅巳月，金神遇火，貴。丑月，金水運，郎官。透乙，大貴。己卯日癸酉時，時日相逢卯酉，主遷移；刑傷又傷官帶煞，主性兇暴，作事遲延。生四季月，吉。

The rhyme says: For a day born with Jichou as the stem, with Guiyou as the hour, the酉 (You) is the bathing place of Jichou earth, and water and earth are mixed and turbid; the wealth star and food god are hidden in the earth branch, and their presence is unstable; the day stem is weak and loses its ground, and life is difficult to preserve. The commentary says: Jichou day with Guiyou hour is "water and earth mixed and turbid": Jichou earth takes Gui water as wealth and Xin metal as food god; the Gui water in You is in a weak position, while Xin metal is strong, and there is also a same kind of stem to compete for wealth, so although wealth is abundant, it is unstable; furthermore, the day stem is weak and loses its ground, so success and failure are repeated in life, or else short life. If the month or big destiny supports the day stem's strength, then it is auspicious. For Jichou day paired with Guiyou hour (the original text says "Guihai hour", which is likely a mistake): those born in spring are ordinary, those born in summer are stable, those born in autumn have complete official power due to the complete expression of the official star, and those born in winter are wealthy; if born in the month of Bingyin or Si, which is fire, it is the meeting of metal and fire, which indicates high status; if born in the month of Chou and with a big destiny of metal and water, one can become a doctor; if the heavenly stem is revealed as Yi, it indicates great wealth. For Jimao day paired with Guiyou hour: the day branch and hour branch meet at Miao and You, indicating movement; there is also a conflict and injury, and the official star is accompanied by seven evils, making the person's character fierce and violent, and their actions are delayed; those born in the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei are auspicious.

己巳日癸酉時，巳酉丑月，傷官傷盡，居武職、風憲。卯戌月，金神入火鄉，貴而能言，傷貴，收心早退，以水土敗在酉故也。己未日癸酉時，戌亥丑辰年月，西方運，貴。子巳大貴。卯、辰，近侍不大。己酉日癸酉時，偏財遇食，主崢嶸。丑未子午俱吉。酉月、內戚。如年月己酉全，犯破碎煞，主一生破敗，遊走無結果。己亥日癸酉時，通土氣月，行木火運，貴。己逢癸水酉時生，食神生旺自從容；身弱更兼沖剋破，此命依算只中平。己日時逢癸酉，偏財喜遇食神。雁行無倚靠雙親，性格情懷不定。財來財去聚散，眼前廣見難存。花開花謝再重新，此命先逆後順。

On the day of Jisi paired with the hour of Guiyou: those born in the months of Si, You, or Chou will have their official talents fully expressed, and can hold military positions or serve as imperial censors. Those born in the months of Mao or Xu will have the metal god entering the fire land, which brings great wealth and eloquence, but also damages their noble status, so it is advisable to withdraw early and cultivate the mind—this is because water and earth are weakened in You. On the day of Jiwei paired with the hour of Guiyou: those with the years and months showing Xu, Hai, Chou, or Chen and moving towards the western direction will be prosperous; those showing Zi or Si will be very wealthy; those showing Mao or Chen can serve as close attendants, but their official positions will not be high. On the day of Jiyou paired with the hour of Guiyou: the偏财 (biased wealth) meets the 食神 (food god), indicating a sudden rise to prominence; those showing Chou, Wei, Zi, or Wu are all favorable; those born in the month of You can become inner relatives; if both the year and month are Jiyou, they will commit the broken fragments curse, leading to a life of failure and constant wandering without results. On the day of Jihai paired with the hour of Guiyou: those with the month showing a strong earth element and moving towards the wood and fire directions will be prosperous. The concluding verse says: on the day of Ji with the hour of Gui water in the hour of You, the food god is strong and flourishing, thus naturally calm and composed; if the day's ruler is weak and also experiences clashes, breaks, or harm, this fate is only mediocre. The commentary says: on the day of Ji with the hour of Guiyou, the biased wealth is pleased to meet the food god; there is no support from brothers or parents, and the character and mood are unstable. Wealth comes and goes, gathering and dispersing continuously, with wide sights but nothing retained; flowers bloom and wither, then revive again, indicating a fate that first goes against and then becomes favorable.

六己日生時甲戌，妻從夫化為真土；如通月氣祿源深，反此而言平常取。己日甲戌時，妻從夫化。己合甲木化土成局，土神鍾秀、祿源深厚。月中無化，取甲為官，丙為印，戌土上甲木成形，丙火合局。通月氣，貴；不通，有刑沖破害者平常，己身雖吉，父母早失。己丑日甲戌時，克父太旺。辰月生，土厚。居巳午末申，臨官、帝旺，吉。亥戌寅卯，土病死，凶。酉辰，三、四品，貴，中年退閒。亥木火運，六、七品，貴。

The song says: For a person born on a Ji Earth day with a Jia Xu hour, the wife follows the husband to become true earth; if the month supports the energy, the source of wealth is deep, but if not, it is considered an ordinary fate. The interpretation says: On a Ji day with a Jia Xu hour, it is "wife follows husband to become earth": Ji Earth combines with Jia Wood to transform into earth, and the earth spirit gathers spiritual beauty, with a deep source of wealth. If the month does not support the transformation, then take Jia Wood as official and Ji Fire as minister —— Jia Wood is formed in Xu, and Ji Fire combines with寅 and午 to form a trinity. Those whose month supports the energy will be prosperous; those who do not and have punishments and clashes will be ordinary, even though the person is fortunate, the parents will die early. Ji Chou day paired with Jia Xu hour has heavy punishment and clash against the father: the earth is thick in the birth month; if in巳,午,未, or申, which are the officialdom and prosperity of earth, it is auspicious; if in亥, Xu,寅, or卯, which are the sickness and death of earth, it is inauspicious; if in酉 or辰, it brings rank of third or fourth class, but retirement in middle age; if in亥 and with a great fortune in wood and fire, it brings rank of sixth or seventh class.

己卯日甲戌時，丙丁午戌年月，干有庚辛制伏官煞，生山明水秀地方，官至二、三品。未酉丑月，行土火運，四、五品。午月、東北運，大貴。子運、木火運，風憲。辰巳有倚托者，極品。己巳日甲戌時，寅午戌月，金神入火鄉，貴顯。亥戌年月，官居守令，極有聲名。子月、木火運，極品。

On Jisi day with Jiaxu hour: If there are Bing, Ding, Wu, or Xu in the year or month, and the heavenly stem has Geng or Xin to control the official and harmful stars, and if born in a place with clear mountains and flowing water, one may attain an official rank of second or third grade. If born in Wei, You, or Chou month and undergo a major earth and fire fortune, one may attain a rank of fourth or fifth grade. If born in Wu month and undergo the Northeast fortune, one will achieve great prestige. If one undergoes Zi fortune or wood and fire fortune, one may serve as a censor. If there are Chen or Si and the day stem is supported, one may reach the highest position in the court. On Jisi day with Jiaxu hour: If born in Yin, Wu, or Xu month, the metal god enters the fire land, indicating great prestige and prominence. If there are Hai or Xu in the year or month, one may become a local governor with great reputation. If born in You month and undergoes wood and fire fortune, one may reach the highest position in the court.

己末日甲戌時，克陷遭刑。寅午年月，三、四品，貴。戌月、東南運，五品。純辛卯年月，刑。己酉日甲戌時，辰丑刑沖，財源益進。酉戌相害，名利中平。子月，己貴。寅月，官印，行印運，貴。純乙酉年月，頑暴。一雲孤獨離鄉。己亥日甲戌時，通土氣月，要行木運；通水木月，要行身旺運，俱貴。甲己化土氣藏收，如逢匙鑰福優遊；假若逢財財不聚，渾如木葉值深秋。己日時逢甲戌，妻從夫化為佳。庫財專待鑰匙開，壬申丑神通泰。父母夭孤刑剋，雁行花果難諧。若逢時運一時來，家業興隆亨快。

On a day of Jiwei with the time of Jiaxu, it indicates a situation where relatives are harmed and there is punishment and injury. If the year and month contain寅 or午, there will be officials of the third or fourth rank. If born in the month of戌 and moving towards the southeast, one will attain the rank of fifth. If the year and month are entirelyXinmao, there will be punishment. On a day of Jiyou with the time of Jiaxu, if there are Chen or Chou to cause punishment and clash, there will be a steady flow of wealth. The酉 and戌 are harmful to each other, so fame and fortune will be only average. If born in the month of Zi, the Ji earth will gain favor. If born in the month of寅, both official and seal will be present, and if moving towards the official fortune, one will achieve high status. If the year and month are entirely Yiyou, there will be stubbornness and cruelty. Another interpretation suggests loneliness and leaving home. On a day of Jihai with the time of Jiaxu, if the month has a strong earth element, one should move towards the wood element, and if the month has a strong water or wood element, one should move towards the strong day element, both leading to high status. The concluding verse says: the earth element formed by the combination of Jia and Ji stores its energy, if it meets the key, it will enjoy prosperity; if it meets the wealth star, it will not be able to retain wealth, like leaves in autumn. The interpretation says: on a day of Ji with the time of Jiaxu, the wife is transformed by the husband, which is the best situation. The stored wealth awaits the key to open it, and if it meets the壬,申, or Chou, it will be smooth. The parents die early and there are many punishments and conflicts. Brothers are like flowers and fruits, difficult to coordinate. If the right time comes, the family business will flourish.

六己日生時乙亥，官藏煞見未為奇；逢金制煞方為吉，身不旺兮凶可知。己日乙亥時，煞見官藏。己以甲為官，乙為鬼。亥上有明乙暗甲，為官煞混雜。柱中見辛制乙，去煞留官；通月氣者，貴顯。亥上水旺土虛，漂流失業，見財不聚，成敗進退；要身鬼兩停，方吉。不通月氣，通運氣，亦吉。己丑日乙亥時，巳酉丑月，制煞留官，貴。午月，身旺，亦貴。子月、火運、七、八品，貴。卯未，透辛制乙，大貴。

The song says: On a day with the Jichou (己丑) stem, born at the Yihai (乙亥) hour, the official star is hidden while the seven evils appear, which is not considered auspicious; it is only when gold comes to control the seven evils that it becomes favorable. If the day stem is not strong, the danger is evident. The commentary says: On the Jichou day with the Yihai hour, it is called "soul meets official hidden": the Jichou earth takes the Jia wood as the official star and the Yi wood as the "ghost" (seven evils); the Yi is clearly visible on the Hai (water) branch, but the Jia is hidden, which is a mixture of official and seven evils. If the column contains the Xin metal to control the Yi wood, it is removing the seven evils and keeping the official star; if the month stem is connected to the root, the person will be prominent. The water in the Hai is strong while the earth is weak, so people often drift and lose their jobs; even if they have wealth, they cannot hold onto it, and their life is full of ups and downs. It is only favorable when the day stem and the seven evils are evenly matched. If the month stem is not connected to the root but the big year is connected, it is also favorable. For Jichou day paired with Yihai hour: those born in the Si, You, or Chou months can control the seven evils and keep the official star, indicating high status; those born in the Wu month have a strong day stem and are also high status; those born in the Zi month with a fire fortune will have middle or lower official positions; if there is the Mao or Wei and the heavenly stem shows Xin to control the Yi, it indicates great status.

己卯日乙亥時，卯月，偏官格，煞重身柔，作棄命看。壬字暗逢，志氣軒昂；柱有制伏，行土金運，官至三、四品。丑月，雜氣。辰、巳，西運，金紫。亥月，水運，夭。己巳日乙亥時，寅午戌月，金神入火鄉，貴。巳月、西北運，官至公卿。卯午，風憲。純子亥年月，以財黨煞，作棄看，主大兵權。己未日乙亥時，無刑破混雜，清高、富貴，文學堪誇。

On the day of Ji Mao paired with the hour of Yi Hai: if born in the month of Mao, it forms the 'biased official' pattern, with seven evils being strong and the day's ruler weak. According to the method of abandoning the fate to follow the evils, if there is a hidden壬 (water), the person will have lofty aspirations. If there is a controlling god in the column, and the person enters a period of earth and metal, they may attain an official rank of third or fourth grade. If born in the month of Chou, it is considered mixed qi. If there are Chen or Si and the person enters a western period, they may attain high official positions. If born in the month of Hai and enters a water period, it indicates a short life. On the day of Ji Si paired with the hour of Yi Hai: if born in the months of Yin, Wu, or Xu, the golden god enters the fire land, indicating high status. If born in the month of Si and enters a northwest period, they may attain high official positions. If there are Mao or Wu, they may hold the position of imperial censor. If the year and month are purely Zi or Hai, using wealth to assist the seven evils, according to the method of abandoning the fate, they may hold great military power. On the day of Ji Wei paired with the hour of Yi Hai: if there is no punishment, clash, break, or confusion with officials and evils, the person is noble and wealthy, with literary talent sufficient to be admired.

己酉日乙亥時，春夏，顯達；秋，制伏太過，貧儒；冬，財旺。午巳戌年月，六、七品，貴。寅月，行金火運，四、五品，貴。己亥日乙亥時，年月透辛制，貴；無制，亦主特達。戌月，風憲。已，亦貴。丑，土厚之宮，官至三品。一雲自刑，多成敗，晚富。天元乙亥在時間，驛馬長生不等閒；身旺煞強駢福祿，功名顯達自歡顏。己日時逢乙亥，偏官喜遇正財。若逢身旺亦為佳，混雜天元減半。行藏進退無定，六親雁侶興衰。運行祿馬自然來，富貴清閒自在。

On a Jiyou day with a Yihai hour: those born in spring and summer will achieve success; those born in autumn will have excessive control, becoming only poor scholars; those born in winter will have strong wealth stars. If the year or month contains Wu, Si, or Xu, they will attain official rank of sixth or seventh grade. Those born in the寅 month and moving through a major metal or fire destiny will achieve rank of fourth or fifth grade. On a Jihai day with a Yihai hour: if the year or month has the heavenly stem Xin to control the harmful influence, it indicates a high official; if there is no such control, it indicates outstanding talent. Those born in the戌 month can serve as imperial censor; those with Si are also esteemed; those with Chou are in a solid earth palace, reaching the rank of third grade. Another view suggests that two Hais self-injure, leading to many successes and failures, with wealth coming in old age. The concluding verse says: when the heavenly stem Yi and Hai fall on the hour, the post-horse and growth are together, making it extraordinary. If the day's ruler is strong and the seven harmful stars are powerful, both fortune and honor arrive, achieving fame and success naturally. The interpretation says: on a Ji day with Yi Hai in the hour, the biased official is pleased to meet the proper wealth. If the day's ruler is strong, it is even better, but if the heavenly stems of official and harmful stars are mixed, it is reduced by half. One's life will be unstable, with ups and downs in family and siblings. When the great destiny reaches the禄 and 马 place, wealth and honor naturally come, with ease and comfort.

六庚日生時丙子，身鬼俱衰退神強；有托榮華無托賤，鬼逢生旺壽難長。庚日丙子時，身鬼俱衰弱。庚以癸為傷，丙為鬼。子上庚死、丙火無氣、癸水健旺。若身有倚托，吉；無倚托，又行身衰鬼旺運，飄風夭賤。通火氣月，要行西運，貴。身弱不然。

The rhyme says: On a day with庚 gold as the main element, born at the Bingzi hour, the main element and the seven evils are both weak, while the retreating qi becomes strong; those with support will enjoy prosperity, while those without support will be lowly; once the seven evils meet a strong and flourishing position, their lifespan will be short. The interpretation says: On a day with庚 gold, born at the Bingzi hour, the main element and the seven evils are both weak;庚 gold takes癸 water as its official and丙 fire as the "ghost" (seven evils); at the Zi hour,庚 gold is in a dead position, and丙 fire has no strength, only癸 water is strong. If the main element has support, it will be auspicious; if it does not have support, and then meets a big year where the main element is weak and the seven evils are strong, it will be like floating fluff in the wind, leading to a short and lowly life. Those whose month stem connects with fire should go to the western metal destiny to be prosperous, but if the main element is weak, it will not work.

庚子日丙子時，貴。年月再子，並沖，午中丁為官，己為印，人飛天祿馬格；柱無財官填實，主貴；為僧道，一塵不染，萬法皆成；為常人，有名有利，刑傷妻子。一說先貧後富。忌己巳月，破刑，貧。癸未月，孤單。巳亥月、刑。庚寅日丙子時，春生，帶財帶煞，行金水運，金紫。夏，煞旺，大貴。秋，身旺，須行南運，貴。冬，身鬼俱弱，平常。純午年月，位至公卿。壬子，食前煞後隨；一陽生後，丙火有氣，貴極人臣。忌癸酉月，破敗，凶。辛亥月，血光。甲子月，夭。

On a Gengzi day with a Bingzi hour, the person is destined for wealth: if the year and month also contain Zi, they will both go to conflict with the Wu in the opposite palace. The Wu contains Ding fire as official and Ji earth as seal, thus forming the "Flying Heavenly Wealth and Horse" pattern. If the column lacks wealth and official positions to fill the empty positions, this person becomes a monk or Taoist with no worldly attachments and mastery of all teachings; if they are a common person, they will have fame and profit, but may suffer from injuries to their spouse. Another interpretation suggests they will first be poor and then become wealthy. They should avoid being born in the Jisi month, which leads to failure and injuries and poverty; in the Guiwei month, they will be lonely; in the Si or Hai month, they will suffer from conflicts. On a Gengyin day with a Bingzi hour: those born in spring have both wealth and malefic influences, and if they travel through the metal and water great destiny paths, they will reach high official positions. Those born in summer have a strong seven煞 (seven deadly stars), leading to great wealth. Those born in autumn have a strong day ruler, and they need to travel through the southern path to achieve wealth. Those born in winter have both the day ruler and seven煞 weak, leading to an ordinary life. If the year and month are both Wu, they will reach the rank of a minister. If they see Renzi, the food god comes first and the seven煞 follows. After the winter solstice, when the Yang energy returns, the Bing fire regains strength, leading to a position of supreme minister. They should avoid being born in the Guiyou month, which leads to failure and misfortune; in the Xinhai month, there is bloodshed; in the Jiazi month, there is an early death.

庚辰日丙子時，月通木火氣，行西運，妙。乙巳月，破敗，刑。丁酉月，旺中刑，凶。己丑月，破敗，凶。庚午日丙子時，貴。時日相沖，憂傷妻子，運喜西南，通火木月氣，風憲三四品。秋生，丙火無氣，難為子息。忌己巳月，破祖，凶。己亥月，被劫盜，凶。癸丑月，孤。庚申日丙子時，申月，生土厚地方，貴。辰未年月，行西運金，方吉。辛巳月，凶刑。辛亥月，孤夭。

On a day of Geng Chen with a time of Bing Zi: When the month is in the direction of wood and fire and the person moves towards the western direction, it is most favorable. It is unfavorable to be born in the month of Yi Si, which leads to destruction and conflict; in the month of Ding You, it is harmful during the peak of strength; in the month of Ji Chou, it leads to destruction and misfortune. On a day of Geng Wu with a time of Bing Zi, it indicates high status: however, the day branch and time branch are in conflict, causing worries about wife and children; the best luck comes from moving towards the southwest direction. If the month is in the direction of fire and wood, the person can hold a position of third or fourth rank as an imperial censor. If the fire of Bing is born in autumn, it lacks strength, making it difficult to have children. It is unfavorable to be born in the month of Ji Si, which leads to destruction of ancestral property and misfortune; in the month of Ji Hai, it leads to being robbed and misfortune; in the month of Gui Chou, it leads to being alone. On a day of Geng Shen with a time of Bing Zi: if born in the month of Shen and in a place with thick earth, it indicates high status; if the year and month include Chen and Wei and the person moves towards the western metal direction, it is favorable. It is unfavorable to be born in the month of Xin Si, which leads to harm and conflict; in the month of Xin Hai, it leads to being alone and dying young.

庚戌日丙子時，春夏生。西南運；秋月、木火運，俱貴。忌乙巳月，凶、破。乙亥月，官災多，凶刑。己丑月，破敗，凶。戊戌月，惡死。庚日相逢丙子時，傷官合局不為奇；雙親祖業難成就，燕寢鸞棲別立基。庚日時逢丙子，刑官背祿安身。雙親克陷早難辛，雁侶不能和順。廢學經商發福，田莊後懶先勤。家居財帛晚才成，先暗後明之命。

On a day of Geng Xu with a time of Bing Zi: Those born in spring or summer and moving towards the southwest, or those born in autumn with a focus on wood and fire, are considered prosperous. However, those born in the month of Yisi are to be avoided, as they bring misfortune and destruction; those born in the month of Yihai face many legal troubles and disasters, and are subject to punishment; those born in the month of Jichou experience failure and misfortune; and those born in the month of Wuxu are destined for a violent death. The concluding verse states: On a day of Geng with a time of Bing Zi, the official star is harmed, and the water trinity is formed, but this is not considered extraordinary. Parents and ancestral property are difficult to achieve, and one must build anew and establish a different foundation. The interpretation says: On a day of Geng with a time of Bing Zi, the person suffers from a harmful official star, is separated from the Lu Spirit, and is forced to find a place to settle. Parents are harmed early, and the person experiences hardship in early years. Brothers are not harmonious. Such people often abandon studies to engage in business and eventually prosper, but when it comes to farming and land, they work hard at first but become lazy later. Wealth in the family is accumulated late in life, indicating a fate that is hidden at first and becomes clear later.

六庚日生時丁丑，貴地逢官火太輕；木火運通軒冕客，不通獨立只虛名。庚日丁丑時，金重火輕。庚以丁為官，以己為印，丑上丁火氣輕，己土正位。若通木火氣月，官印逢生旺，貴；不通，虛名而已。通火土生旺月，富；不通，運遇亦主名聲。庚子日丁丑時，春夏，貴；秋平常；冬孤克。庚寅日丁丑時，魁元。寅卯午未亥月，清秀高命。行午、未運，貴顯。通火土年月，貴。

The rhyme says: For a day born on Gengzi with a time of Dingchou, the earth branch Chou is the noble place for Geng metal, but the official star is present yet the fire is too weak. If the big years connect to wood and fire, one becomes a noble and wealthy person; if not, one can only have a hollow reputation. The interpretation says: On Gengzi day with Dingchou time, it is "heavy metal and light fire": Geng metal takes Ding fire as the official star and Ji earth as the scholar's fortune. The fire in Chou is weak, but Ji earth is in its original position. If the month's stem and branch connect to wood and fire, the official star and scholar's fortune are strong and prosperous, indicating nobility. If not, one can only have a hollow reputation. If the month's stem and branch connect to fire and earth, one will be rich; if not, one can still gain fame when the big years connect. For Gengzi day paired with Dingchou time: those born in spring and summer are noble, those born in autumn are ordinary, and those born in winter are lonely and subject to conflicts. For Gengyin day paired with Dingchou time, one can be the top scholar: those born in the months of Yin, Mao, Wu, Wei, or Hai are refined and have a high destiny; if the big years go through Wu or Wei, one will achieve prominence; if the year and month connect to fire and earth, one will be noble.

庚辰日丁丑時，丑月，富而壽促。己，近侍，大貴。通火旺土生月，貴；不得，運遇亦富，有名譽。庚午日丁丑時，通土月氣，貴；不，亦富，有名聲。庚申日丁丑時，丑月，金火運，極品。辰巳午未戌月，官印兩旺，貴。申、酉，身太旺，須行木火。寅、卯，財太旺，須行金水。亥子，金寒水冷，須行火土運，貴。庚戌日丁丑時，春財旺；夏官旺；秋平淡；冬無力。庚丁相合丑時全，好象明蟾耀碧天；不遇刑剋真稀奇，財官興旺更長年。庚日時逢丁丑，正官、財庫相隨。午未戌月福優餘，庚取時逢金櫃。金逢火而成器，必然蔭子封妻。從來歌酒不相離，定主清閒樂意。

On a Gengchen day with a Dingchou hour: if born in the month of Chou, one will be wealthy but short-lived; if encountering Ji, one can become a close attendant and achieve great status; if the month ruler supports fire and earth, one will be noble; if not, but during a major fortune period, one can be wealthy and famous. On a Gengwu day with a Dingchou hour: if the month ruler supports earth, one will be noble; if not, one will still be wealthy and have a good reputation. On a Gengshen day with a Dingchou hour: if born in the month of Chou and experiencing a major fortune period of metal and fire, one will reach the highest position; if born in the months of Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Xu, the official star and ministerial star will both be strong, indicating nobility; if encountering Shen or You, the day ruler will be too strong, requiring a major fortune period of wood and fire; if encountering Yin or Mao, the wealth star will be too strong, requiring a major fortune period of metal and water; if encountering Hai or Zi, the metal will be cold and water will be cold, requiring a major fortune period of fire and earth to achieve nobility. On a Gengxu day with a Dingchou hour: if born in spring, the wealth star will be strong; if born in summer, the official star will be strong; if born in autumn, it will be ordinary; if born in winter, it will be weak. The concluding verse says: Geng and Ding combine, with Dingchou hour complete, like bright moonlight shining over the blue sky; if not encountering any conflicts or harm, it is truly rare, and the wealth and official star will flourish and prolong life. The interpretation says: on a Geng day with a Dingchou hour, the official star and wealth repository come together; if born in the months of Wu, Wei, or Xu, there will be excess fortune; Geng metal takes the hour's Chou as the metal repository. Metal needs fire to be refined into a tool, inevitably benefiting children and granting honor to the wife; such people are always accompanied by songs and wine, and will certainly live a peaceful and comfortable life.

六庚日生時戊寅，火生金絕福高人；月通從革或秋降，卻做皇家柱石臣。庚日戊寅時，火生金絕。庚以丙為鬼，戊為倒食。寅上有明戊、合癸化火，庚金氣絕。若不通金旺月，無救助者，夭賤貧下。巳月，庚長生，丙健旺，身鬼俱強；運行西方，勇暴，武貴。申酉丑戌月，金火合局，化鬼為官，更得身強運，貴。

The rhyme says: For a day born under Geng metal, if born at the Wuyin hour, the fire in Yin is strong and Geng metal is in a state of decline, so fortune belongs only to high people; if the month is in the "From Reform" metal situation, or if born in autumn, it can become a pillar of the royal court. The interpretation says: Geng day at Wuyin hour is "fire generates metal decline": Geng metal takes丙 fire as "ghost" (seven evils) and 戊 soil as "reverse food" (biased seal); there is clearly 戊 soil in Yin, and 戊 can combine with 癸 to generate fire, so the qi of Geng metal is cut off. If the month does not have strong metal, and there is no rescue, then it will be short-lived and poor. If born in the snake month, Geng metal is in growth and 丙 fire is strong, the day ruler and seven evils are both strong, and if the big year goes west, it will be a noble official in a fierce and violent military position. If born in the monkey, rooster, ox, or dog month, metal and fire form a situation, and the ghost can be transformed into official star, and if the day ruler is strong, it will be noble.

庚子日戊寅時，寅午年月，登科顯達。純申，三、四品貴。丑月、金火運，公卿。庚寅日戊寅時，月通火局或秋生，行身旺運，貴。庚子月，自死。年見辛酉，貧夭殘疾。身衰見丙太旺，同論。庚辰日戊寅時，春夏生，干透丙丁，運行身旺，貴。庚午日戊寅時，寅午戌月，金衰火旺，當帶殘疾。純寅，反主極貴。秋，金旺，多貴，但忌時遇亡劫，克身則凶。

On a Gengzi day with a Wuyin hour: if the year and month contain Yin or Wu, one may achieve success in the imperial examinations and attain prominence; if the earthly branches are all Shen, one may attain rank of third or fourth class; if born in the month of Chou and later experience a great fortune in the metal and fire sectors, one may reach the rank of a high official. On a Gengyin day with a Wuyin hour: if the month is in the fire element or one is born in autumn, and later experiences a strong fortune for the day's stem, one will be prosperous; if born in the month of Gengzi, one is in a dead position; if there is Xinyou in the year, one may suffer poverty, low status, early death, or disability; if the day's stem is weak and there is excessive Ding fire, the same judgment applies. On a Gengchen day with a Wuyin hour: if born in spring or summer and the heavenly stem reveals Bing or Ding, and later experiences a strong fortune for the day's stem, one will be prosperous. On a Gengwu day with a Wuyin hour: if born in the month of Yin, Wu, or Xu, the metal is weak and the fire is strong, one should have disability; if the earthly branches are all Yin, it instead indicates extreme prosperity; if born in autumn, the metal is strong, which often indicates prosperity, but if the hour encounters Wangshen and Jiesha, which harm the day's stem, it will be ominous.

庚申日戊寅時，時日並沖，憂傷妻子。寅卯辰月、火金運。侯伯。春月、西南運，大貴。寅月，貴顯不久。一雲先刑後吉。庚戌日戊寅時，貴。戌月，雜氣財官印綬，貴。庚辰年，己卯月者，侯伯。庚日寅時甚可誇，無刑剋破顯憂華；運來自有高人助，時至如添錦上華。庚日戊寅時秀，編印倒食難收。少年未遇莫心憂，此命或貧或富。時至發財發福，運來順水行舟。月中金水更相投，無破功名成就。

On a day of Geng Shen with a time of Wu Yin, the day branch and time branch are in direct opposition, indicating sorrow for the wife. Those born in the months of Yin, Mao, or Chen and who travel through a great fortune of fire and metal may attain the rank of marquis. Those born in spring and who travel through the southwest fortune will achieve great wealth and status. Those born in the month of Yin may attain high status but it will not last long. Another interpretation says that they will first suffer injury and then turn to good fortune. On a day of Geng Xu with a time of Wu Yin, the person is considered noble: those born in the month of Xu have a mixed wealth, official, and seal (imperial seal) combination, indicating nobility. Those with the year of Geng Chen and the month of Ji Mao may attain the rank of marquis. The concluding verse says: the寅 hour on a Geng day is commendable, if there is no conflict or damage, it will bring honor and prosperity. If a fortunate movement comes, there will be help from a superior person, and when the right time comes, it will add brilliance to the existing fortune. The interpretation says: the Geng day with the寅 time is refined, but the biased official and food thief (a term for a type of astrological element) are difficult to use. In youth, one may not meet with success, but there is no need to worry, as this fate may be either poor or rich. When the right time comes, wealth and fortune will come, and when the fortune arrives, it will be like sailing with the current. If the month's ruler is metal and water, and they are in harmony, without damage, official rank can be achieved.

六庚日生時己卯，胎生元命發因妻；柱中有托逢庚旺，財祿豐盈福壽齊。庚日己卯時，胎生元命。庚金卯上受胎，見巳為生氣印綬。庚以乙為財，卯有旺乙，因妻發福。若柱旺丁，生月帶祿者，貴；有倚托者，富。通生氣財旺者，生財旺運者，俱貴。庚子日己卯時，子卯相刑，憂傷妻子，子年月，貴。丑未，官至三品。一雲破祖失土，大貴。庚寅日己卯時，亥卯月，財星格，早榮早退。午戌，三合官局，干透金水，行西北運，吉。

The rhyme says: For a day ruler of Geng metal born at the Ji Mao hour, the day ruler is conceived in the Mao position, and the original destiny depends on the wife; if there is support in the column and Geng metal is strong, wealth and official rank will be abundant, and blessings and longevity will be complete. The interpretation says: Geng day with Ji Mao hour is "conception of the original destiny": Geng metal is conceived in the Mao position, and seeing Si activates the birthplace of the official star; Geng metal takes Yi wood as wealth, and the Yi wood in the Mao position is strong, so fortune comes from the wife. If Ding fire is strong in the column and the birth month is also the month of the destiny, the person will be noble; if the day ruler has support, the person will be rich; if the month ruler connects with the birthplace of the official star and the wealth star is strong, or if the big destiny moves to a place where wealth is strong, the person will be noble. For Geng Zi day paired with Ji Mao hour, Zi and Mao are in conflict, indicating worries about the wife; if the year and month have Zi, the person will be noble; if they have Chou or Wei, the official rank will reach the third level; another interpretation says it leads to the destruction of ancestral property and loss of land, yet results in great wealth. For Geng Yin day paired with Ji Mao hour: if born in Hai month or Mao month, it forms the "wealth star pattern," leading to early fame and early decline; if seeing Wu, Xu, and Yin forming the Triple Harmony of fire as official, and the heavenly stem reveals metal and water, and the big destiny moves to the Northwest, it is auspicious.

庚辰日己卯時，孤。年月通木氣及有倚托者，貴。庚午日己卯時，刑破。申子辰己酉丑，俱行東南運，貴。寅午戌亥卯未，須得西北運為佳。庚申日己卯時，卯月，財星格，不貴即富。丑巳年月，翰林清貴，官至亞卿。一雲少貧，中年有小災，克妻少子。庚戌日己卯時，少孤母賤，中年貴。卯酉辰丑月，官至公卿。天元庚己卯時連，祿見文書富貴全；四柱無刑沖剋破，貴人接引上青天。庚日時逢己卯，財官運氣亨通。若無刑沖定褒封，有破中年不順。雁行六親難靠，自成家計無窮。時來發達顯功名，自有高人引用。

On a day of Gengchen with a time of Jimao, the person is lonely; if the year and month have the wood energy and the day stem is supported, the person will be wealthy and noble. On a day of Gengwu with a time of Jimao, there is punishment and clash: if the year and month have Shen, Zi, or Chen and also have Si, You, or Chou, the person must go to the southeast to achieve wealth and status; if the year and month have Yin, Wu, or Xu and also have Hai, Mao, or Wei, the person must go to the northwest to be prosperous. On a day of Gengshen with a time of Jimao: if born in the month of Mao, it forms the "wealth star pattern," which may not be noble but will be rich; if the year and month have Chou or Si, the person may become a scholar official of high rank, reaching the position of vice-minister; another interpretation says that the person will be poor in youth, have minor misfortunes in middle age, and may harm the wife with few children. On a day of Gengxu with a time of Jimao: the person is lonely in childhood and the mother comes from a humble background; in middle age, the person will achieve status; if born in the month of Mao, You, Chen, or Chou, the person will reach the rank of a high official. The concluding verse says: when the stem Geng connects with the time Jimao, the Lu Spirit meets the official star (ink token), achieving both wealth and nobility; if there is no punishment, clash, or damage in the four pillars, there will be a nobleman guiding the person to heaven. The interpretation says: on a day of Geng with a time of Jimao, the fortune of wealth and officialdom is smooth; if there is no punishment, the person will surely receive commendation and honor, but if there is damage, the person will have difficulties in middle age. Brothers and the six relations are hard to rely on, and the family business depends entirely on the person's own efforts, which will be endless; when the time comes, the person will become successful and achieve fame, with a wise person recommending and employing them.

六庚日生時庚辰，金火秋生氣象純；若有魁罡包貴賤，財官喜忌六官分。庚日庚辰時，金水清白。六庚之中，庚戌庚辰為魁罡，怕見財官刑沖；不見，主為人粗豪暴勇而貴，見則禍患百出。庚子。庚寅、庚午、庚申，喜見財官。生秋月，為人秀麗，不貴則富。若身不化，得甲乙丁透出，生火木分野，亦作財官論。喜月氣通運者，吉。

The rhyme says: For a day ruler of Geng metal born at the Gengchen hour, metal and fire are generated in autumn, and the situation is pure and upright; if the pillar contains the Qui Gang, both wealth and poverty are included within it, and the favor and忌 of wealth and official positions should be viewed according to the six Geng days. The commentary says: On a Geng day at the Gengchen hour, it is called "clear and pure metal and water": among the six Geng days, Gengxu and Gengchen belong to Qui Gang, and they most fear encountering wealth, official positions, and punishment and clash; if they are not present, the person is rough, bold, and brave, and may attain high status; if they are present, there will be many troubles. As for the four days of Gengzi, Gengyin, Gengwu, and Gengshen, they welcome the presence of wealth and official positions: those born in autumn moon are refined and elegant, and even if they are not wealthy, they will be rich; if the day ruler does not form a transformation pattern, and if the heavenly stem of Jia and Yi or Ding appears in the heavenly stem, and if they are born in the territory of fire and wood, they should also be considered according to wealth and official positions. Favor is when the qi of the month and the big destiny are connected, which brings good fortune.

庚子日庚辰時，申月生，井欄叉格。柱並運不見丙丁巳午寅戌字，貴。純卯年月，位至公侯。庚寅日庚辰時，龍虎拱門。年月通火土者，貴。純庚辰，王侯；不然，極凶。若年月遇木火，運再行，極品。庚辰日庚辰時，魁罡，年月不見財官並戌字，貴；沖破者富。申子年月作井欄叉，行西南運，吉。純庚辰，庚申或乙酉化金通無火氣，兇徒小人。一雲刑。

On a Gengzi day with a Gengchen hour: if born in the month of Shen, it forms the "Well Frame" pattern (Shen-Zi-Chen complete). If the column and big years do not contain Bing, Ding, Si, Wu, Yin, or Xu, the person is considered noble. If the year and month branches are both Mao, the person may attain the rank of a marquis or duke. On a Gengyin day with a Gengchen hour, the dragon of Chen and the tiger of Yin guard the gate: if the year and month have fire and earth elements, it is auspicious. If the entire column is purely Gengchen, the person may become a king or duke, otherwise it is extremely凶. If the year and month have wood and fire elements, and the big year also follows this path, the person may reach the highest position in the court. On a Gengchen day with a Gengchen hour, it is considered a Qiu Gang pattern: if the year and month do not have wealth or official positions and no Xu, the person is considered noble. If the column is broken, it indicates wealth. If the year and month have Shen and Zi, forming the "Well Frame" pattern, and the big year is in the southwest direction, it is auspicious. If the column is purely Gengchen or Gengshen, or if Yiyou transforms into metal with no fire elements, it indicates a wicked person. Another interpretation suggests it indicates punishment.

庚午日庚辰時，自刑，金神入火鄉。申月，行火木運，官可六品。庚申日庚辰時，子、申年月入井欄叉。柱、運不逢丙丁巳午字，貴。純庚申、庚辰，行西北東運，武職極品。庚戌日庚辰時，魁罡，土厚地方，官高祿重。子月、西南運，貴。寅辰年月，平常。六庚時辰仔細推，辰中印庫鑰匙開；四柱若有沖刑字，安然福祿自天來。庚日庚辰時正，地支三合為魁。就中卯戌庫門開，無破紫袍金帶。巳午丙丁減副，謀為財去財來。妻重子晚命中該，富貴清閒自在。

On a Gengwu day paired with a Gengchen hour, both Chen and Wu form self-punishment; this is the metal god entering the fire land. If born in the month of Shen and moving through a big year of fire and wood, one can attain the rank of sixth grade. On a Gengshen day paired with a Gengchen hour, if the year and month contain Zi or Shen, it enters the "Well Fence" pattern. If the column does not meet Bing, Ding, Si, or Wu in the column and the big year, it indicates high status. If the entire column consists solely of Gengshen and Gengchen and moves through the northwest or eastern big years, one can reach the highest position in military office. On a Gengxu day paired with a Gengchen hour, it belongs to the Qiu Gang pattern. If born in thick earthy land, one has high official rank and heavy salary. If born in the month of Zi and moves through the southwest big year, one attains high status. If the year and month contain Yin and Chen, it is ordinary. The concluding verse says: On the six Geng days, the Chen hour must be carefully examined, as the印库 in Chen needs a key to open. If there are conflicting or punishing characters in the four pillars, happiness and wealth will fall from heaven. The interpretation says: On a Geng day with a Gengchen hour, it is most correct, as the three harmonies of the earth branches take Chen as the leader. If there are卯 and 戌 to open the warehouse door, without damage, one can wear purple robes and wear golden belts. If there are Si, Wu, Bing, or Ding, the fortune is reduced, and when dealing with affairs, wealth comes and goes. Marrying twice and having a son in old age is destined, ultimately achieving wealth and leisure.

六庚日生時辛巳，偏官合刃自身生；為人剛毅妻財損，運到金鄉貴祿享。庚日辛巳時，陽刃偏官。庚以辛為刃，丙為殺。明辛暗丙，合煞為權。通身旺月，貴；不通，無貴，壽考。庚子日辛巳時，春富；夏、秋貴；冬貧。辰戌丑未年月，印綬，行西南運，貴。庚寅日辛巳時，巳酉丑月，身旺，貴。煞旺身弱月，貧。純申年月，大貴悠久。亥月，東南運、主有權貴。庚辰日辛巳時，巳酉丑月，身旺，貴。煞旺身弱月，貧。純申年月，大貴悠久。亥月，東南運、主有權貴。

A rhyme says: For a person born on a day of Geng metal with a time of Xinsi, the seven evil stars and the Yang blade are in harmony, and the day's ruler is in the long growth position in Si. This person has a strong and resolute character, but may harm wife and wealth. When the big fortune comes to the metal place, he will enjoy noble rank and salary. The commentary says: For a day of Geng with a time of Xinsi, it is called "Yang blade and seven evil stars": Geng metal takes Xin metal as the Yang blade and Bing fire as the seven evil stars. The visible Xin and the hidden Bing combine, turning the seven evil stars into power. If the month's stem is in harmony with the day's ruler's strength, the person will be noble. If not, he may not be noble but may live long. For a day of Gengzi with a time of Xinsi: those born in spring will be rich, those born in summer or autumn will be noble, and those born in winter will be poor. If the year and month contain Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei and the official star is used, then the person will be noble when going to the southwest. For a day of Gengyin with a time of Xinsi: those born in the months of Si, You, or Chou with a strong day ruler will be noble; those born in months where the seven evil stars are strong and the day ruler is weak will be poor; if the year and month are all Shen, the person will be very noble and long-lived; those born in Hai month and going to the southeast will have power and nobility. For a day of Gengchen with a time of Xinsi (this is repeated from the previous entry): those born in the months of Si, You, or Chou with a strong day ruler will be noble; those born in months where the seven evil stars are strong and the day ruler is weak will be poor; if the year and month are all Shen, the person will be very noble and long-lived; those born in Hai month and going to the southeast will have power and nobility.

庚辰日辛巳時，終蹇。年月不見財，高。通木氣，行西南運；未申，東北運，俱貴。一雲先無後有。庚午日辛巳時，巳午卯年月，進士風憲。巳申酉戌，行土木運，侯伯。庚申日辛巳時，刑。巳酉丑月，特達。春夏，木火旺，財官得地，吉。辰戌丑未，印綬，行南運，貴。庚戌日辛巳時，年月遇財，吉。午未，行東南運，文職操權，恐無好終。寅申、翰林宰輔；若行火運，亦難善終。庚日相逢時已生，為人福祿依稀平；刑沖破害柱如有，自立自成免禍驚。庚日時臨辛巳，敗財暗鬼偷尋。財去財來小人侵，祖父家基難廕。外合重行發福，兄弟雁行無音。妻遲子晚喜開心，先苦後榮之命。

On a day of Gengchen with a time of Xinsi, the situation is ultimately obstructed; if the year and month do not show the wealth star, the structure is high; if the month ruler connects with the wood energy and the person moves to the southwest direction, or if the year and month show Wei and Shen and the person moves to the northeast direction, they are considered noble. Another interpretation says that it starts with nothing and then becomes something. On a day of Gengwu with a time of Xinsi, if the year and month show Si, Wu, and Mao, one can pass the imperial examination and serve as a censor; if the year and month show Si, Shen, You, Xu and the person moves through the earth and wood great years, they can be granted the title of Marquis. On a day of Gengshen with a time of Xinsi, it indicates punishment: those born in the months of Si, You, and Chou have outstanding intelligence; those born in spring and summer have strong wood and fire, with wealth and official positions in their proper places, which is auspicious; if the year and month show Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei and the person uses the official star, and moves to the southern direction, they will be noble. On a day of Gengxu with a time of Xinsi, if the year and month meet the wealth star, it is auspicious; if the person sees Wu and Wei and moves to the southeast direction, they will hold a literary position and have power, but they are afraid of not ending well; if the person sees Yin and Shen, they can enter the Hanlin Academy and reach the position of prime minister, but if they move through the fire years, they will also not end well. The concluding rhyme says: On a day of Geng with a time of Si, a person's fortune and happiness are generally average; if there are punishments, clashes, breaks, or harms in the column, they must rely on self-reliance and talent to avoid misfortune and disturbances. The interpretation says: On a day of Geng with a time of Xinsi, the loss of wealth and hidden seven evils are secretly seeking the person; wealth comes and goes, and small people interfere, making it difficult to inherit the family fortune from the grandfather. They must cooperate externally and repeatedly manage businesses to gain fortune, but there is no communication with brothers; they marry late and have children late, then they are happy, which is a fate of hardship first and then success.

六庚日生時壬午，官印福宮聚食神；金士助身須顯貴，日逢火旺命難通。庚日壬午時，官印健旺。庚以丁為官，己為印，壬為食。午上壬食無氣，丁巳祿旺。通金土月氣扶身者，貴。通火氣，官貴太重，反化為鬼；庚金柔弱，不能作福，運氣扶身，亦貴。庚子日壬午時，時日並沖，憂傷妻子。通金氣，貴。火氣，大貴，但多憂勞祿。

The rhyme says: For a day stem of Geng metal born at the Renwu hour, the official star and the seal are in the fortune palace, and also gathering the food god; if there is gold and earth to support the day stem, it will show great fortune, but if the fire is too strong, the fate will be difficult. The interpretation says: For a Geng day stem at the Renwu hour, it is "official and seal strong": Geng metal takes Ding fire as the official star, Ji earth as the seal, and Ren water as the food god; the Ren water food god in the hour is weak, but Ding fire and Ji earth are in their strong positions. If the month stem connects the qi of metal and earth to support the day stem, it will be prosperous; if it connects the qi of fire, the official star and noble qi become too strong, turning into seven evils, and the weak Geng metal cannot achieve fortune, relying on good fortune to support the body, it can still be prosperous. For a day stem of Gengzi paired with the hour of Renwu, the day branch and hour branch are directly in conflict, indicating worries about wife and children; if the month stem connects the qi of metal, it will be prosperous, and if it connects the qi of fire, it will be very prosperous, but it will involve much worry and labor to gain fortune.

庚寅日壬午時，辰戌丑未巳申酉月，身旺，俱貴。寅午，火旺，運氣再遇，壽促；不然，殘疾。庚辰日壬午時，食神旺，善飲食，有操持，發即死。庚午日壬午時，寅午戌月、金柔火旺，畏縮殘疾。亥子午月、行木火運，貴。庚申日壬午時，祿馬同鄉，最吉。如午未年月，位至臺閣。卯辰已，貴。戌月、行火土運，清虛冷職。庚戌日壬午時，卯月，正財，吉。未月，雜氣財官，貴。辰丑月同。壬庚會合臨午，無破無沖福自來；從此名利皆有望，貴人舉薦上天階。庚日時臨壬午，支中官印俱藏。貴人祿馬更同鄉，禍患潛消福長。克破刑沖不吉，柱中更忌空亡。將星天乙主榮昌，中暮家業興旺。

On a day of Gengyin paired with a time of Renwu: those born in the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, Wei, Si, Shen, or You, with the day's main element strong, are considered noble. If the year and month contain Yin and Wu, making fire too strong, and if this is further encountered in the big destiny or in the flowing year, it indicates a short life; even if not short-lived, there may be disability. On a day of Gengchen paired with a time of Renwu: the food god is strong, indicating good eating habits, responsibility, but one who achieves success may die early. On a day of Gengwu paired with a time of Renwu: if born in the months of Yin, Wu, or Xu, the metal is soft and fire is strong, leading to shrinking and disability; if born in the months of Hai, Zi, or Wu and the big destiny or flowing year is of wood and fire, it is noble. On a day of Gengshen paired with a time of Renwu: the official star and the seal are in the same place, which is most auspicious; if the year and month contain Wu or Wei, one may reach high office; if they contain Mao, Chen, or Si, one is noble; if born in the month of Xu and the big destiny or flowing year is of fire and earth, one holds a position of leisure and coldness. On a day of Gengxu paired with a time of Renwu: if born in the month of Mao, it is the proper wealth, which is auspicious; if born in the month of Wei, it is a mixed wealth and official position, which is noble; if born in the month of Chen or Chou, it is treated the same. The concluding verse says: when Jia and Geng meet at Wu, there is no destruction or clash, and good fortune comes naturally; from this, both fame and profit are expected, with noble recommendation leading to high status. The judgment says: on a day of Geng with a time of Renwu, the official star and the seal are hidden in the earth branch; noble people and the general star are in the same place, and misfortunes are secretly resolved while good fortune lasts long. One should fear being harmed, destroyed, or clashed; the column should avoid Kongwang; if there is the general star and the noble person, it indicates prosperity, and the family business will flourish in middle age.

六庚日生時癸未，官星魁制權星退；柱中見己不透丁，卻能顯達得官位。庚日癸未時，印財庫，庚以乙為財，未中入庫，用丁為官，己為印，未中己丁卻有明癸制之。柱有己制癸，不透丁字，居官顯達。若無己透丁，為禍百端。通火土運氣，貴。庚子日癸未時，年月無丁透露，有己土制伏癸水者，貴。庚寅日癸未時，貴。辰戌丑未月，高。夏富。歲運同，巳酉申月，身旺，大貴。

The rhyme says: For a day born on Gengjin (庚金) with the time of Guiwei (癸未), the official star is restrained by the Gui water, so the star of authority retreats; if there is Ji earth in the pillar but no Ding fire is visible, it is favorable for success and official position. The interpretation says: For a day of Gengjin with the time of Guiwei, it is the repository of the official star and wealth: Gengjin takes Yi wood as wealth, which is stored in Wei; it also takes Ding fire as official star and Ji earth as the official star. Although Wei contains Ji and Ding, they are restrained by the Gui water in the time stem. If Ji earth is present to restrain the Gui water and Ding fire is not visible, then one can hold an official position and achieve success; if there is no Ji earth but Ding fire is visible, then there will be many troubles. Those whose great years and paths connect with the fire and earth elements will be prosperous. For Gengzi (庚子) day paired with Guiwei (癸未) time: if there is no Ding fire visible in the year and month, but Ji earth restrains the Gui water, then it is favorable for prosperity. For Gengyin (庚寅) day paired with Guiwei (癸未) time, those born in the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei have a high structure; those born in summer are wealthy; the same applies to the year and great years; those born in the months of Si, You, or Shen with a strong day stem will be greatly prosperous.

庚辰日癸未時，魁罡日。辰中有土制癸。年月無丁；貴。卯月，金水運，七品貴。庚午日癸未時，貴。酉申巳亥年月，總領兵戎，官至二品。先虛後實。庚申日癸未時，酉月，武貴，初年剝權。年月寅午戌、申子辰二局相參，貴。庚戌日癸未時，戌月、東方運，貴。辰月卯年，大貴。秋生最吉。夏，須行西北運。方吉。庚日未時庫有財，鑰匙開處獨為魁；運至財旺生官地，富貴榮華不用猜。庚日時逢癸未，喜逢丑戌榮財。傷官背祿庫難開，祖業盈全有礙。父母夭孤空克，妻要遲子晚和諧。運行吉地免生災，官旺財鄉通泰。

On a day of Geng Chen with a time of Gui Wei, Geng Chen is a day of Quai Gang; the earth element in Chen can control the water of Gui, and if there is no fire of Ding in the year or month, it indicates a high status. If born in the month of Mao and moving into a big metal and water fortune, one can attain a rank of seventh grade. On a day of Geng Wu with a time of Gui Wei, it indicates a high status; if there is a presence of You, Shen, Si, or Hai in the year or month, one can command troops and hold an official position of second grade, starting with a virtual position and then becoming real. On a day of Geng Shen with a time of Gui Wei: if born in the month of You, one is destined for a military position; however, early years may see a reduction in authority. If the year and month contain both Yin-Wu-Xu and Shen-Zi-Chen combinations, it indicates a high status. On a day of Geng Xu with a time of Gui Wei: if born in the month of Xu and moving into an eastern fortune, one will be wealthy; if born in the month of Chen and the year has Mao, one will be very wealthy; those born in autumn are most auspicious; those born in summer need to move into a northwest fortune for good fortune. The concluding verse says: On a day of Geng with the time of Wei, there is wealth in the treasure house; once the key is opened, one will be the leader. When the big fortune reaches a place where wealth promotes official status, wealth and honor will not need to be guessed. The interpretation says: On a day of Geng with the time of Gui Wei, it is most favorable to meet You and Xu to open the treasure house; however, due to the presence of a harmful official and a reversed fortune, the treasure door is difficult to open, and although the ancestral fortune is complete, there will be some obstacles. Parents may die early, and one may be subject to harm without cause; marrying late and having children late will bring harmony; when the big fortune reaches a favorable place, disasters will be avoided, and when the official and wealth are strong, everything will be smooth.

六庚日生時甲申，歸祿帶財格最純；巳丙與寅柱不見，功名富貴自然臻。庚日甲申時，日祿居時。庚金申上見祿，甲為偏財。柱中不通丙火，巳寅沖刑，主貴有平常。歲運同。庚子日甲申時，時犯日祿，見財星，柱無巳寅丙，富貴雙全。辰戌丑未土能生金，吉。寅午戌，平常。申酉，行火木運、貴。寅亥，三、四品，貴。卯，刑。子，多凶。庚寅日甲申時，寅、亥月，官至三品。

The rhyme says: For a day born on Geng (庚) metal, with the time of Jia (甲) Shen (申), the day's luck is in the time, and there is also the wealth star, making the pattern very pure; as long as the pillar does not contain Si (巳), Bing (丙) or Yin (寅), fame and wealth will naturally come. The interpretation says: For a day of Geng with the time of Jia Shen, it is "the day's luck is in the time": Geng metal gets its luck in Shen, and the time stem Jia wood is the biased wealth. If the pillar does not have Bing fire or Si and Yin to conflict or injure, then it is a noble position; if there are these, then it is ordinary. The same applies to the big years and the great cycles. For a day of Geng Zi (庚子) paired with the time of Jia Shen, the time is exactly the day's luck, and there is also the wealth star. If the pillar does not have Si, Yin or Bing, then it will have both wealth and honor. If the year and month have Chen (辰), Xu (戌), Chou (丑) or Wei (未), the earth can generate metal, which is good. If they have Yin (寅), Wu (午) or Xu (戌), it is ordinary. If they have Shen (申) or You (酉) and the great cycle is fire or wood, it is noble. If they have Yin (寅) or Hai (亥), it is a third or fourth rank official. If they have Mao (卯), it is a crime. If they have Zi (子), it is many misfortunes. For a day of Geng Yin (庚寅) paired with the time of Jia Shen: if born in the month of Yin or Hai, the official rank can reach third or fourth grade.

庚辰日甲申時，日魁罡，又歸祿，俱不喜財官、柱無寅午戌丙丁巳字，貴。庚午日甲申時，貴。通身旺月，無丙巳寅午丁，傷破，貴。庚申日甲申時，貴。無卯午未戌丙丁字，貴。子丑月，金水運，文貴。餘見庚申、甲申，專祿歸祿。堅金非火不能鍛鍊，故巳午戌月生者，多貴。看歸祿有七法，勿以為嫌。財月最吉。庚戌日甲申時，寅巳午戌月，妻賢子孝，貴。《神白經》運：金水帶印，主清閒之福。日祿居時喜遇申，柱中嫌巳丙和寅；時來若遇高人薦，柳紅桃紅萬里春。庚日申時為主，是名財祿相扶。生長清閒好詩書，稟性無嗔無怒。運拙農商工賈，時來職位遷除。高人見喜小人扶，無破青雲有路。

On a Gengchen day paired with Jiashen hour, the day pillar is Qui Gang and the hour pillar is also a return of fortune, both of which are not favorable for wealth and official positions. The pillar lacks the elements of Yin, Wu, Xu, and the fire elements of Bing, Ding, and Si, which are essential for prestige. On a Gengwu day paired with Jiashen hour, the month ruler supports the day ruler strongly, and there are no Bing, Si, Yin, Wu, or Ding elements to damage or weaken it, which indicates prestige. On a Gengshen day paired with Jiashen hour, there are no elements of Mao, Wu, Wei, Xu, and no Bing or Ding elements for prestige; those born in the month of Zi or Chou and who travel through the metal and water destiny paths are likely to achieve prestige through literary talent. Other combinations like Gengshen and Jiashen are both specialized fortune and return of fortune. Hard metal cannot be shaped into tools without fire, so those born in the months of Si, Wu, or Xu are more likely to achieve prestige. There are seven rules for determining return of fortune, and they should not all be avoided; among them, being born in the month of wealth is most favorable. On a Gengxu day paired with Jiashen hour, those born in the months of Yin, Si, Wu, or Xu will have a virtuous wife and filial children, indicating prestige; the "Shen Bai Jing" says that gold and water combined with the official position element brings a peaceful and prosperous life. The concluding verse says: When the day's fortune is at the hour, it is most favorable to meet Shen; however, the presence of Si, Bing, and Yin is disliked in the pillar; when the destiny path arrives and a wise person recommends him, it will be like red willows and pink peach blossoms, with spring all over the world. The conclusion states: For Geng days, Shen hour is the main factor, which is the mutual support of wealth and fortune; such people are naturally peaceful, love poetry and books, and do not get angry easily. When their destiny is not smooth, they may engage in farming, business, or labor; when the right opportunity comes, they will be promoted in their positions; wise people like them and even the petty people help them, as long as there is no damage, there will be a path to success.

六庚日生時乙酉，金中相會化真金；柱中無火多剛缺，有火相成貴氣榮。庚日乙酉時，氣化真金。庚以乙為財，辛為刃，酉上財絕刃旺。若化真金，柱中無火，金太剛則缺；行火運，造化抑揚，得合中道。庚辰日最好年月帶馬，三、四品貴，但主少子或不肖。庚子日乙酉時，主富。月通火氣，貴：不通，平常，運通亦稱意。卯亥年月，帥閫。一雲破祖刑凶。庚寅日乙酉時，刑。寅午戌吉。申子，兇暴。

The rhyme says: For a day born on Gengchen with Yiyou hour, the metal is refined into true metal within the metal element; if there is no fire in the pillar, the metal is too hard and may be lacking, but with fire it becomes refined and shows wealth and honor. The interpretation says: For a day born on Geng with Yiyou hour, it is "metal refined into true metal": Geng metal takes Yi wood as wealth and Xin metal as Yangren. The wealth star is in its decline in You, while Yangren is strong. If it is truly refined into metal but there is no fire in the pillar, the metal is too hard and may break; if there is a fire fortune, there will be both suppression and promotion, and the balance is proper. Among these, Gengchen day is best. If the year and month also have the Post-horse, one may attain a rank of third or fourth class, but children may be few or not well-developed. For Gengzi day paired with Yiyou hour, it is prosperous: if the month has fire, it is noble; if not, it is ordinary. If the big fortune connects with the fire, it is still acceptable. If the year and month have Mao or Hai, one may become a general. Another interpretation says it may ruin the family fortune and bring misfortune. For Gengyin day paired with Yiyou hour, it is a case of punishment: if the year and month have寅,午,戌, it is good; if they have申, Zi, it is violent and dangerous.

庚辰日乙酉時，刑。寅卯午年等月，二品權貴。戌亥大貴。《神白經》云：化金，主福厚。庚午日乙酉時，刑，中貴。寅午戌亥卯未二局，貴。已，亦吉。庚申日乙酉時，真刑。寅午戌，大貴。已酉丑，中貴。申子辰，富。亥卯未，凋零，一雲財吉。庚戌日乙酉時，刑後發。寅午戌，官星明朗，貴。亥卯未，富或五、六品貴。已酉丑刃旺持權，主發跡於疆場，武臣最宜，文臣亦主掌兵權，究竟受羊刃之禍。天元化合酉時生，生月之中見土亨；榮遇財官皆顯達，功名利祿沐恩榮。庚日時逢乙酉，就中合化真金。財官運步福源生，文秀聰明為甚。不遇亥子克妻；貴賤舉失胸襟。凡事後吉先多凶，人品顯達之命。

On a day of Geng Chen with a time of Yi You, there is a conflict: if the year and month contain Yin, Mao, or Wu, then one is a second rank official of great authority; if they contain Xu or Hai, then one is of great fortune. The "Shen Bai Jing" says that when the combination forms metal, it indicates deep blessings. On a day of Geng Wu with a time of Yi You, there is moderate rank: if the year and month form the Yin-Wu-Xu fire trinity or the Hai-Mao-Wei wood trinity, then one is of high rank; if there is Si, it is also favorable. On a day of Geng Shen with a time of Yi You, it is true self-punishment: if the year and month contain Yin, Wu, and Xu, then one is of great rank; if there is Si, You, or Chou, then one is of moderate rank; if there is Shen, Zi, or Chen, then one is wealthy; if there is Hai, Mao, or Wei, then one is in decline. Another view says that this is favorable for wealth. On a day of Geng Xu with a time of Yi You, there is first conflict then success: if the year and month contain Yin, Wu, and Xu, then the official star is clear, indicating high rank; if there is Hai, Mao, or Wei, then one is wealthy or holds a rank of fifth or sixth grade; if there is Si, You, or Chou, then the Yang Ren is strong and one holds power, indicating success in the military field, which is most suitable for military officials. Civil officials may also hold military power, but ultimately they will suffer from the harm of Yang Ren. The concluding verse says: when the heavenly stems combine and form in the hour of You, if the birth month contains earth, then one will be prosperous; encountering wealth and official position leads to success, and one will achieve fame, honor, and prosperity. The interpretation says: on a day of Geng with a time of Yi You, the combination forms true metal; when the great destiny reaches the area of wealth and official position, the source of blessings is born, and one is talented, intelligent, and refined. As long as there is no conflict from Hai or Zi, which harms the wife, the fortune and misfortune depend on one's character. All matters first bring misfortune and then turn to good fortune, indicating a destiny of a prominent person.

六庚日生時丙戌，金火持爭事不詳；身旺月通印綬吉，不通無救禍難當。庚日丙戌時，金火持爭。庚以丙為鬼，丙火、戊土合局，金無氣。若通身旺印，卯月有救助者，貴；反是平常或夭賤。運通亦吉。庚屬大腸，若丙丁旺甚，主痔漏、臟毒、膿血之災。庚子日丙戌時，春，偏官用財，吉。夏，煞旺身衰，兇暴。秋，身煞俱旺。已酉丑月，西方運，腰金衣紫。寅亥子月，金絕病死，多貧賤。一雲聾啞、犬狼傷。

The rhyme says: On a day with庚 as the main heavenly stem, born at theBingxu hour, there is a struggle between metal and fire, which is not auspicious; if the main stem is strong and the month's ruler connects with the official star, it is auspicious, but if it does not connect and there is no rescue, the person will suffer misfortune. The commentary says: On a day with庚 and the丙戌 hour, it is called "metal and fire struggle": the庚 metal takes the丙 fire as the "ghost" (seven evils), and the丙 fire and戊 earth in戌 form a combination, causing the metal to lose its strength. If the main stem is strong and the official star is connected, and the person is born in卯 month with further support, he will be prosperous; otherwise, he will be ordinary or even poor and lowly. If the big run connects with the main stem, it is auspicious. The庚 metal in the human body corresponds to the large intestine. If the丙 and丁 fire are too strong, it indicates illness such as hemorrhoids, internal sores, and pus and blood disorders. The combination ofGengzi day andBingxu hour: those born in spring use the partial official star to generate wealth, which is auspicious; those born in summer have strong evils and weak body, which is凶 and violent; those born in autumn have strong main stem and seven evils; those born in巳,酉, or丑 month and with a western run will be able to wear golden belts and purple robes; those born in寅,亥, or子 month have metal in the dead and dying positions, often leading to poverty and low status; another interpretation says it indicates deafness or being bitten by dogs or wolves.

庚寅日丙戌時，申子辰月，偏官有制，吉。秋生，身煞俱旺，有祿權。純午，孤貧無倚，不然殘疾。丑午行西南，公卿以上貴。純寅，亦貴。庚辰日丙戌時，時日相沖，憂傷妻子。月通金水氣，貴。木火氣重者，艱辛，貧夭或殘疾。庚午日丙戌時，申酉亥丑、富，貴三品。已午未申，透出壬字，艮坎干方運，卿相有壽。

On a day with Gengyin and a time with Bingxu: if born in the month of Shen, Zi, or Chen, the biased official is restrained, which is auspicious. In autumn, the day's ruler and the seven harmful stars are strong, with a good fortune and authority. If the ground branches are all Wu, it indicates isolation, poverty, and lack of support, or even disability. If there is the presence of Chou and Wu and the person moves to the Southwest direction, they will attain high official rank. If the ground branches are all Yin, it also indicates high status. On a day with Gengchen and a time with Bingxu: the day branch and the time branch are in conflict, indicating worries about wife and family. If the month is connected to the energy of metal and water, it indicates high status. If the energy of wood and fire is too strong, it leads to hardship and labor, possibly resulting in poverty, early death, or disability. On a day with Gengwu and a time with Bingxu: if the year and month include Shen, You, Hai, or Chou, the person will be wealthy and attain high official rank, up to the third rank. If the year and month include Si, Wu, Wei, or Shen and the heavenly stem reveals Ren, and the big destiny moves towards the directions of Gen, Kan, and Qian (Northeast, North, Northwest), the person can become a high official and live a long life.

庚申日丙戌時，戌亥年月，東南運，貴。申月，大貴。庚戌日丙戌時，辰戌丑未、印綬生助，吉。申子辰，偏官有制，貴。月通金氣，不透壬字，行北運，貴。戌時官庫最為魁，丑戌相刑庫自開；初主中年無顯達，沒年晚景稱心懷。庚日時逢丙戌，偏官倉庫埋藏。就中鬼賊不相當，身弱錢財虛蕩。運旺身強發福，雁行骨肉參商。妻重子晚免刑傷，老景封侯拜相。

On a day of Geng Shen with a time of Bing Xu: those who see Xu or Hai in their year and month and move towards the southeast will be wealthy; those born in the month of Shen will be very prosperous. On a day of Geng Xu with a time of Bing Xu: if the year and month show Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, and the official star is supported, it is auspicious; if there are Shen, Zi, or Chen, the biased official is restrained, leading to prosperity; if the month has the metal element and the heavenly stem does not show Ren, moving towards the north brings wealth. The concluding verse says: the time of Xu is the repository of the official star, most prominent, with Xu and Chou conflicting, the repository opens naturally; initially not showing success in middle age, but finally achieving contentment in old age. The commentary says: on a day of Geng with a time of Bing Xu, the biased official is hidden in the repository; the 'ghost thief' does not match the day ruler, and if the day ruler is weak, wealth is wasted. When the big luck is strong and the day ruler is powerful, fortune arises, but brothers and relatives are like Can and Shang stars, hard to meet; marrying twice and having a son in old age avoids punishment, and one can eventually attain high office and rank.