The Song of Hidden Fate

比肩事物莫爭論，聞訟官司為別人。兄弟親友財帛事，閉門莫與論和平。劫財羊刃兩頭居，外面光華內本虛。官殺兩頭居不出，因此當原慢嗟吁。

When the big destiny period reaches the position of the same heavenly stem, one should not argue with others about anything. As soon as there is a lawsuit, it is likely that one is causing trouble for others. In matters involving money between brothers and friends, it is better to stay at home and not interfere or mediate. When the big destiny period reaches the time of劫财 andYangren, the appearance seems bright, but inside it is actually empty. The official star and seven killers are squeezed between the two and cannot extend outward, so when encountering such a period, one can only endure and sigh slowly.

三合財官得運時，綺羅香裡會佳期。洋洋已達青雲志，財祿婚姻喜氣宜。運遂時來事事宜，布衣有分上天梯。貴人輕著些兒力，指日青雲實可期。自是生來不受貧，官居華屋四時春。夏涼冬暖清高處，餚饌杯盤性別人。此運祥光事轉新，一團和氣藹陽春。青雲有信天書近，定是超群撥萃人。甲子丁卯非為刃，乙酉庚申理一同。合起人元財馬旺，中年顯達富家翁。

Triple Harmony forms a favorable combination of wealth and official rank, meeting auspicious circumstances in a time of elegance and prosperity; the ambition to rise high in the world is fulfilled with ease, and wealth, official rank, and marriage all bring joy. With a smooth destiny and favorable timing, everything becomes appropriate, even a commoner may ascend to high office; with a slight effort from a nobleman, rapid promotion is assured. Such a person is born free from poverty, holds office in a luxurious residence, and enjoys spring-like conditions all year round; summer is cool, winter is warm, the dwelling is lofty, and the food and utensils are different from those of ordinary people. When reaching this stage of fortune, auspicious light spreads widely and all things renew, a harmonious atmosphere like a warm spring; there are messages on the path to success, and the imperial decree is near, surely indicating a person of outstanding ability. As for Jiazi day and Dingmao day, they are not considered Yangren; Yiyou day and Gengshen day are similar; as long as the hidden heavenly stems in the earth branches combine properly, making the wealth star and post-horse flourish, success and wealth will be achieved in middle age.

比肩羊刃日時逢，若問年齡父道凶。父母干支相會合，旺星健旺壽如松。克父那堪妻又傷，堪居道院共僧房。閒身作保防連累，財破妻災有幾場。

When the day pillar and hour pillar encounter a jie (twin) or yangren (sheep knife), if the question is about age, it is ominous for the father's side — because jie and yangren compete for wealth, and wealth represents the father's star. Conversely, if the heavenly stems and earthly branches of the year and month are harmonious and beneficial to each other, and the strong stars are vigorous, then the longevity of the parents will be as enduring as pine and cypress. Those who both harm the father and injure the wife are better off living in a Taoist temple or with Buddhist monks; such people, idle and without purpose, who act as guarantors for others, should beware of being involved in troubles, facing financial loss and multiple incidents affecting their wives.

天干透出弟兄多，財絕官衰旺太過。月令又逢身旺地，青春年少哭嫦娥。當生四柱有財星，羊刃時逢定克刑。歲運更行妻墓絕，妻宮必見損年齡。

If there are too many same heavenly stems in the sky column, the wealth star is driven to a dead end, the official star also weakens, and the body becomes too strong. If the month's stem also falls in a place where the body is strong, then there will be a sorrowful loss of the wife in youth. If the four pillars originally contain the wealth star, but the time column meets Yangren, then there will certainly be harm to the wife. If the big years and destinies later move to the grave or dead end of the wife's star, the wife's palace will certainly suffer damage, and the wife will not live to old age.

五行四柱有傷官，子息初年必不安。官鬼運臨身旺地，可存一二老來看。嗣中沖旺見刑沖，月令休囚子息空。官鬼敗亡重見克，如無庶出必螟蛉。印綬重疊克子斷，子息難存誰為伴。若還留得在身邊，帶破執拗難使喚。

In the four pillars of destiny, if there is a wounded official (which is a type of affliction that overcomes the official star, and the official star is the son star), the children will certainly be unstable in their early years; if the big destiny cycle brings the official ghost to a place where the person is strong, they may be able to keep one or two, and have them to care for in old age. The son's position was originally prosperous and strong, but it is now subjected to punishment and clash, and also the month's energy is weak and confined, so the children will be lost; if the official ghost continues to decline and is repeatedly overcome, then unless they are children from another wife, they must certainly adopt a foster child. If the official's support is very strong (the official's support can overcome food and injuries, and also indicates taking away the child), it can be judged as a child being overcome, and the children will be difficult to keep, who will accompany them? Even if one child can be kept, it is mostly incomplete, with a stubborn nature and difficult to manage.

時逢七殺本無兒，此理人當仔細推。干上食神支又合，兒孫定是貴而奇。女人印綬月時逢，官食遭傷子息空。當主過房兼別立，孤辰重犯兩無功。局中官殺兩難清，羊刃重重或助之。八字純陽偏印重，妨夫疊疊更妨兒。

When the time pillar encounters seven杀, it is traditionally said that the person will have no sons. However, this principle needs careful examination: if there is a food god in the heavenly stem to control the seven杀, and the earthly branch harmonizes with it, the sons and daughters will certainly become prominent and surprising. For a female's fortune, if the official star and food god are harmed and the month and time pillars both encounter the official star, the children will be missing; such people often have to adopt children or establish a new household. If they also heavily encounter Guchen, neither side will be effective. When the official star and seven杀 are mixed in the destiny and difficult to be pure, and the Yang刃 appears repeatedly, and the八字 is entirely composed of yang stems with a heavy emphasis on the biased official star, such a female's fortune will repeatedly harm her husband and also harm her children.

戊己生時氣不全，月時兩處見傷官。必當頭面有虧損，膿血之瘡苦少年。日主加臨戊己生，支神火局氣薰蒸。沖刑剋破當殘疾，髮禿那堪眼不明。丙丁日主五行衰，七殺加臨三合來。升合日求衣食缺，耳聾殘疾面塵埃。壬癸重重疊疊排，時辰設若見天財。縱然頭面無斑癩，定是其人眼目災。丙丁火旺疾難防，四柱休囚辰巳方。木火相生來此地，啞中風疾暗中亡。

The person's heavenly stem is戊 or己 earth, which is born in the hour but lacks full strength. If both the month and hour pillars also show the presence of the official star, this person will certainly suffer losses on the head and face, and in youth will endure suffering from boils, sores, and wounds. If the day stem is戊 or己 earth and the earthly branches form a fire trinity, the heat will be intense and oppressive; if further subjected to conflict, punishment, or destruction, the person will suffer from disabilities, hair loss, and poor eyesight. If the day stem is丙 or丁 fire and the five elements are weak, with the seven deadly stars also present, and the triple harmony comes together, this person will be constantly busy yet still lack food and clothing, often suffering from deafness and disabilities, and appearing dusty and worn. If壬 and癸 water are repeated and the hour also shows the wealth star, even if there are no sores on the face, there will certainly be eye troubles. If丙 and丁 fire are too strong, diseases are hard to prevent, and if the four pillars are weak and the energy falls in the direction of辰 or巳, then if wood and fire generate and converge here, there will be diseases like muteness and stroke, leading to death without awareness.

壽算幽玄識者希，識時須是洩天機。六親內有憎嫌者，歲運逢之總不宜。壽星明朗壽元辰，繼母逢之不可當。寵妾不來相救助，命如衰草值秋霜。丙臨申位逢陽水，定見天年夭可知。透出干頭壬癸水，其人必定死無疑。

The calculation of lifespan is profound and mysterious, understood by very few, and truly grasping it would be revealing heavenly secrets. Among the Six Relations, if there is a star that the destiny chart dislikes, encountering it in the big year or the ten-year period is generally inauspicious. A clear longevity star and a stable longevity hour are usually good, but if the "stepmother" (biased official star stealing food) arrives, it becomes unbearable; without the help of a favored concubine (biased wealth), life is like withered grass under autumn frost. If the fire element (Bing) is in the position of the monkey (Shen), which is a weak position for fire, and is further attacked by yang water (Ren water, seven killing stars), it is clear that the person will die young. If the Ren and Gui water elements appear in the heavenly stem, the person is certain to die.

偏財得位發他鄉，慷慨風流性要剛。別立家園三兩處，因名因利自家忙。偏財得所最為良，透出羊刃甚可傷。破蕩家庭渾閒事，敗門辱祖逞兇強。偏財別立在他鄉，寵妾防妻更足傷。愛慾有情妻妾眾，更宜村酒野花香。

Those with偏财 (biased wealth) often achieve success in foreign lands, are generous and charming, yet strong-willed. They tend to establish homes in several places, driven by fame and profit, and are constantly busy throughout their lives. Having偏财 in the right position is ideal, but if the heavenly stem revealsYangren (Yangren), it becomes very harmful. Such people treat the loss of family fortune as commonplace, damage family reputation, disgrace their ancestors, and persist in arrogance. Those who establish their homes in foreign lands are prone to favoring concubines and must be cautious of their main wife, which can cause harm. These individuals have strong desires for love and affection, have many wives and concubines, and particularly enjoy village wine and the fragrance of wild flowers.

財官印綬三般物，女命逢之必旺夫。不犯殺多無混雜，身強制伏有稱呼。女命傷官福不真，無財無印受孤貧。局中若見傷官透，必作堂前使喚人。有夫帶合須還正，有合無夫定是偏。官殺犯重成下格，傷官重合不須言。官帶桃花福壽昌，桃花帶殺少禎祥。命中切忌桃花犯，劫比桃花大不良。女命傷官格內嫌，帶財帶印福方堅。傷官旺處傷夫主，破了傷官損壽元。

Wealth, official rank, and official seal are three things; when a woman's destiny includes these, it is beneficial for her husband. As long as she does not have too many seven killers and does not have official and killer stars mixed together, and her day master is strong enough to control them, she will have a good status. A woman's destiny with a wound official star indicates uncertain fortune; if she also lacks wealth and official seal to resolve it, she will suffer from loneliness and poverty. If the wound official star appears in the heavenly stem, she is likely to be a servant in someone else's home. If she has a proper husband (official star) and also has a harmonious relationship, her status is still proper. However, if there is only a harmonious relationship without a proper husband, she is definitely a concubine. If official and killer stars repeatedly conflict, it forms a low status. If there are many wound officials and they are harmonized, it is even worse. If the official star is accompanied by a flower (taohua), it indicates a long and prosperous life. However, if the flower is accompanied by seven killers, it is rarely auspicious. The destiny should avoid being harmed by the flower, especially when combined with劫财 and 比肩, which is very bad. Women's destinies most fear having wound officials in a good pattern; they must have wealth and official seal to have solid fortune. If the wound official is in a strong position, it will harm the husband; but if the wound official is destroyed too much, it will shorten one's lifespan.

正月建寅歌：正月寅宮元是木，木生火旺得長生。戌兼午未宮中喜，申酉休囚數莫行。寅月重逢午戌亥，庚申為主兩推排。無根有力方宜火，主弱休囚怕火來。

The song for the first month, which is built on the寅 (Yin) branch, says: In the寅 (Yin) palace of the first month, the original element is wood. Wood can generate fire, and the Bing fire is also in the寅 (Yin) branch where it gets "growth". Therefore, the fire energy becomes strong. If the column contains the戌 (Xu) branch, along with the午 (Wu) and 未 (Wei) branches, these are favorable (they form a fire trinity or a fire and earth environment). If the申 (Shen) or 酉 (You) branches appear, the wood is weakened by the metal and becomes weak and confined, so such a destiny should be avoided. If the寅 (Yin) month has many instances of午 (Wu), 戌 (Xu), and 亥 (Hai), and the main elements are 庚 (Geng) and 申 (Shen), then the body and wealth should be considered separately. If the day's main element has no root but still has strength, then using fire is suitable. If the day's main element is weak and confined, then fire is feared as it drains energy and harms the body.

如用寅宮木火神，南方午未祿財欣。逆行戌亥還當旺，破損憂愁見酉申。庚辛主弱逢寅月，午戌加臨會殺星。日主無根宜透土，逆行金水福隆興。戊己身衰喜建寅，重重官殺必榮身。只宜木火相生局，運到西方怕酉申。

If the heavenly stem 甲 (Jia) wood and 丙 (Bing) fire hidden in the寅 (Yin) branch are taken as the "useful god," when the destiny moves to the southern branches 午 (Wu) and 未 (Wei), it is a joyful time for wood and fire to flourish, with wealth and prosperity. If the big destiny moves backward to 戌 (Xu) and 亥 (Hai), the 寅 wood gains "growth" in 亥 (Hai) and the 丙 fire is stored in 戌 (Xu), still having some roots, so it remains strong and usable. But once it moves to 酉 (You) and 申 (Shen), the metal becomes strong and cuts the wood, and the fire's roots are cut off, thus the "useful god" is destroyed, and sorrow and damage follow. For days with 庚 (Geng) and 辛 (Xin) metal as the main element born in 寅 (Yin) month, the metal is in "desolate land" and weak. If the pillar also has 午 (Wu) and 戌 (Xu) forming a fire circle with 寅 (Yin), fire becomes the "seven killer" for metal, and the killer stars in a group are very harmful to the body. Since this main element has no roots, it is best if the heavenly stem reveals 戊 (Wu) or 己 (Ji) earth to release the fire and nourish the metal. When the big destiny moves backward to the metal and water lands of 申 (Shen), 酉 (You), 亥 (Hai), and 子 (Zi), with brothers, sisters, and the birth element supporting, fortune becomes abundant. For days with 戊 (Wu) or 己 (Ji) earth as the main element, which is weak and prefers to be born in 寅 (Yin) month, it entirely relies on the 丙 (Bing) fire in 寅 (Yin) for "growth" to nourish the earth. Therefore, although the 甲 (Jia) wood and 丙 (Bing) fire in 寅 (Yin) are heavily present, they can help by transforming the killer through the birth element, thus bringing honor and success. However, only the pattern of wood and fire mutually generating is suitable. If the big destiny moves west to 申 (Shen) or 酉 (You), 申 (Shen) will clash with 寅 (Yin), damaging the root of the 丙 (Bing) fire's "growth," which should be a cause for worry.

丙丁二月身逢印，大怕庚辛酉丑傷。水運發榮木火旺，西方行運定遭殃。甲日卯月重逢丑，格中有火不須嫌。再行火土興財祿，歲運宜金怕水纏。木正榮於卯月中，若將為用喜生逢。北方亥子成名利，午未行來助福濃。

Jia and Bing fire days are born in the second lunar month, which is the month of卯 wood. The卯 wood generates fire, which is the '印绶' (nurturing star). The most dangerous situation is when the heavenly stem reveals庚 or辛 metal, and the earthly branches also have酉 or丑, forming a metal group. Metal will weaken the wood, damaging the nurturing star, and the fire will lose its source. In such a case, traveling through water paths will bring prosperity, because water generates卯 wood, which in turn generates fire, making both wood and fire strong. However, if one travels west to申 or酉, the metal becomes strong and cuts down the wood, which will definitely bring misfortune. For甲 wood days born in the卯 month, it is naturally '建禄' (established fortune) and strong. If the column also has丑 earth, the辛 metal in丑 is the '正官' (correct official) for甲, and the己 earth is the '正财' (correct wealth). As long as there is丙 or丁 fire in the column to control the辛 metal, it is not a problem. After that, traveling through fire and earth paths is good, as fire is '食伤' (food and injury) and earth is wealth, leading to prosperity in wealth and official position. The best years and paths are those with metal to complete the official position, and the most dangerous are those with water to generate wood and extinguish fire, which will confuse the pattern. The卯 month is the most prosperous month for wood. If we take this strong wood as the '用神' (useful god), then the best paths are those that generate and support it. Northern paths like亥 and子 water generate wood, which can lead to fame and profit. Southern paths like午 and未 fire allow wood and fire to shine together, which can also enhance good fortune.

己卯日主當二月，殺星有露福偏奇。只宜木火重迎見，金水行來數必虧。庚辛卯月多逢木，日主無根怕旺財。南北兩頭多有破，如逢申酉福方來。卯宮大怕遇金降，火旺根深制伏強。四柱有金嫌巳丑，運來酉上定損傷。癸日無根卯月逢，局中有火返成功。如行身旺多財福，若到官鄉數必終。

The day master is JI soil sitting on MAO, born in the second lunar month. MAO contains YI wood which overcomes JI soil, making the "seven killer" (seven deadly) in command. This pattern of a clearly visible killer star brings unusual fortune, because if the body can bear the killer, the killer becomes power. It is most suitable to have repeated wood and fire. Wood is the killer, fire is the official, the killer generates the official, and the official regenerates the body, forming the "killer and official mutual generation" pattern. If there is one line of metal and water, metal drains the soil's strength, and water enhances the killer's power, the destiny will be damaged. For the day master GENG and XIN metal, born in MAO month and with much wood in the column, MAO wood is the metal's wealth. Unfortunately, the day master has no root, is weak, and cannot bear wealth, so it is most feared to have excessive wealth. If the destiny moves to the southern fire land, fire will overcome metal; if it moves to the northern water land, water will drain metal and generate wood, causing damage on both sides. Only when it moves to SHEN and YOU metal land, where metal gets its fortune and sharpness, the body becomes strong enough to bear wealth, and fortune comes. MAO palace has strong wood, which is most feared by metal. If the column has strong fire and deep roots of wood, fire can control metal, thus controlling it. However, once the column has metal, it is feared that the branches SI and CHOU combine with YOU to form a metal group. If the destiny moves to YOU, the metal energy is complete, and the wood deity will be damaged. For the day master GUI water, born in MAO month without a root, water is drained by wood and already weak. However, if there is fire in the pattern, it forms the "food and injury generating wealth" pattern of water generating wood and wood generating fire, leading to success. After that, if the big destiny moves to a strong body land, wealth and fortune will naturally increase. If it moves to the official and killer land, earth will overcome water, and the body becomes even weaker, leading to a certain end.

三月辰宮只論土，煞多金水化為祥。提綱若用財官印，金水相逢命有傷。戊土無根日坐寅，重重水旺福財深。如行水火宮中吉，金水相逢禍必侵。三月干頭只用金，火生土還真厚福。身為壬癸多逢土，火旺提防禍必臨。

In the third lunar month, the month is of the earth element, so the first thing to consider is this earth element. The辰 (Chen) is also a water reservoir. If there are many "seven killers" in the pillar, they need to be relieved and transformed by metal and water. What is harmful can become beneficial. If we take the month's earth element as the main reference and select the "wealth," "official," and "seal" deities, we should be cautious of encountering metal and water that may weaken the useful deities, causing harm to the destiny. The day's ruler is Wu (Wu) earth, sitting on寅 (Yin). The甲 wood in寅 (Yin) is harmful to earth, while丙 fire can generate earth, but the earth remains rootless. At this time, if there is a lot of water and it is strong, water is the wealth of Wu earth. The body can borrow the丙 fire in寅 (Yin) as the seal to warm and support the earth, resulting in abundant wealth. This destiny is favorable when it goes through water or fire years. However, if gold and water appear together, the gold will weaken the earth's energy, and the water will strengthen the wealth star, leading to inevitable misfortune. For those born in the third lunar month, if only one metal is selected as the useful deity—metal is the "food and injury" generated by earth—then it is essential to have fire to generate earth, which in turn generates metal, ensuring a continuous source of blessings. If the day's ruler is Ren (Ren) or Gui (Gui) water and there is a lot of earth in the pillar, the earth is the "official and killer" that controls water. At this time, the most important is to avoid the fire year: fire generates earth, and the stronger the earth, the more dangerous the water, leading to inevitable misfortune.

甲乙如臨如四天，木鄉水旺振財源。北方水地多凶破，酉丑相逢我便言。四月干頭水土逢，火鄉木旺祿還通。如行金水多成敗，更怕提綱相對沖。金水干頭四月胎，土為正印木為財。身強土厚宜金水，日主輕浮怕水來。壬日巳月金火土，無根無印怕財鄉。順行申酉升名利，逆走東方壽不長。四月金生火旺土，三般神用要分明。財官印綬藏宮內，運看高低仔細尋。

The day master of Jia and Yi wood, when encountering the fire of the fourth month (Si), the wood's energy is drained by fire; when moving to a place where wood and water are strong, water nourishes wood, wood generates fire, and fire produces earth wealth, thus the source of wealth is revitalized. Conversely, if there is excessive water in the northern direction, the water overwhelms the wood, causing it to float, and also extinguishes the hidden丙 fire in Si, which often leads to misfortune and destruction. As for the case where You and Chou form a metal group to overcome wood, that is even more obvious. For those born in the fourth month, if the heavenly stem shows water and earth, and they move to a fire place, the wood becomes strong, fire becomes bright, and the official fortune remains smooth; but if they move to a metal and water place, metal overcomes wood, water extinguishes fire, and success and failure alternate. It is even more dangerous if the branches of the big year's destiny conflict with the Si of the month—when亥 comes to conflict with Si, the main thread is broken, and the entire situation becomes unstable. For those with heavenly stems of Geng and Xin metal, and Ren and Gui water, born in the fourth month, the hidden Wu earth in Si is the "official" of metal. The wood of Yin and Mao, which is Jia and Yi, is the wealth of metal. If the body is strong and the earth is thick, it is suitable to move to a metal and water place to release its refined energy; but if the day master is naturally weak and rootless, it is dangerous for water to further drain the metal's energy. For a Ren water day master born in the fourth month, the Si contains hidden Geng metal, Bing fire, and Wu earth. The day master has no root and no official, and it is most dangerous to enter a wealth place again, as excessive wealth with a weak body brings disaster. This destiny, when moving in the direction of Shen and You, metal generates water and the body receives official support, leading to rising fame and fortune; but when moving in the opposite direction of Yin and Mao, wood drains water, leading to a short lifespan. The fourth month is a time when metal is born, fire is strong, and earth receives its official position. The three divine forces of "wealth," "official," and "official" each have their own use and must be clearly distinguished. Since wealth, official, and official are all hidden in the Si palace, the high or low level of the destiny depends on which one is led out by the big year's destiny, which must be carefully examined.

五月宮中正火榮，高低貴賤兩分明。財官並用宜生旺，化殺欣逢要水平。五月炎炎正論火，如逢木火自然興。西方金水多防克，丑上須知怕子迎。午宮怕水子來沖，用火逢沖數必凶。日主庚辛如會煞，運中逢此返成功。財官印綬如藏午，西北休臨申子辰。木土火鄉還富貴，再行申酉戌災重。

In May, the fire in theWu Palace is at its most prosperous and flourishing, and the distinction between a person's fate, status, and fortune is most clearly determined by this. If both 'wealth' and 'proper official' are used together, it is advantageous for the person's body and the wealth and official positions to be in a place of birth and prosperity. If there is too much fire, turning into 'seven killers', then it is good to have water to transform the killer, achieving a balance between water and fire. In May, which is very hot, when analyzing a person's destiny, the fire is the first thing to consider. If there are more wood and fire in the pillar, the fire will naturally become strong. If there is too much metal from the west, such as Shen and You, or too much water from the north, such as Ren and Gui, it should be cautious as they may weaken the useful elements. The earth in the branch,丑, can naturally weaken the fire, but it is also afraid of the water in Zi coming to combine with it, causing disturbance. The午宫 is most afraid of water, especially the Zi which conflicts with午. If the useful element is fire and it is conflicted, the fate will certainly be bad. However, if the day's main element is Geng or Xin metal, the fire in午 is actually its 'seven killer'. If in the destiny there is water that conflicts with午 and controls the fire, it is actually successful in eliminating the killer. If 'wealth', 'official', and 'seal' are all hidden in午, with Ji earth as wealth, Ding fire as official killer, and Yi wood as the residual qi of the seal, then the big destiny should not go to the northwest, where Shen, Zi, and Chen form a water group to conflict with午, thus breaking the useful elements. If the destiny goes to the areas of wood, earth, and fire, it will still lead to wealth and honor. If it further goes to Shen, You, and Xu, where metal is strong and produces water, disasters will be serious.

未月支藏木官時，不分順逆格高低。南方行去東方旺，西位休愁戌亥虧。

In the earth of Wei (未) in June, there is a residual energy of Yi wood. If this Yi wood is the official star of the day's stem, the pattern will have a solid foundation. Whether the big years go in the positive or reverse direction, there will be a clear distinction between high and low, and it will not be useless. When the big years go to the south, towards Si and Wu, fire generates Wei earth, and the earth nourishes the root of the official star. When the big years go to the east, towards Yin and Mao, the wood becomes strong, and the official star becomes even stronger. Even when the big years go to the west, towards Shen and You, there is no need to worry. Only when the big years reach Xu and Hai, the earth of Xu is a fire store, making the earth dry and the wood withered, and the water in Hai,壬 water, drains the metal and helps the wood, causing disorder, then there will be a loss.

印綬財官月建中，北方回喜福還真。水清金旺多生貴，大限行來最怕寅。庚辛二日藏申月，有官有印有財星。逆行辰巳榮財祿，北方須知富貴成。壬癸生臨七八月，火土多厚北方奇。無傷無破休行水，帝旺臨字運不宜。

In the seventh month, the month builder is Shen. Shen contains hidden庚 metal, 壬 water, and 戊 earth, so the "印绶", "财", and "官" are all included within the month builder. This kind of destiny is happy to see the northern direction of Hai and Zi, where water and metal mutually generate, thus bringing true fortune. Clear water and strong metal form the noble quality of "gold white and water clear", which brings many noble people. However, the big destiny is most afraid of traveling to Yin, as Yin and Shen clash, scattering the useful god in the month builder. For days with 庚 or 辛 metal, the metal is hidden in Shen month. In Shen, 庚 metal is the禄, 壬 water is the food and injury, and 戊 earth is the印. The column contains official,印, and财. When the big destiny goes backward to Chen and Si, Chen is the warehouse of water and earth, and Si is the growth of metal, which brings wealth and honor. When going forward to the northern water land, metal and water mutually generate, thus achieving wealth and honor. For days with 壬 or 癸 water born in the seventh month Shen or eighth month You, strong metal generates water. If the column has thick fire and earth, fire is the财, earth is the官, then going to the northern water land is most wonderful. If the original structure is not injured or broken, and the structure is already formed, there is no need to go to the water destiny again. Water is already sufficient, and if it reaches the place of prosperity, the extreme prosperity will cause change, and the destiny is not suitable.

甲乙無根八月逢，庚辛金旺不嫌凶。北方水運財星足，逆走南方得失中。酉月藏金乙日逢，北方亥子水重重。離明午未財權重，巳丑加臨壽必終。甲乙酉月多官煞，無根日主一生低。北方順走休臨丑，逆走南方巳上虧。

The heavenly stem Jia and Yi wood are day masters without roots, born in the month of You metal. The strong metal officials and killers are in power, which is a bad sign. However, if the body is extremely weak and can abandon the destiny to follow the pattern, or if the printing star can transform the killer, it is not a problem. This destiny benefits from the northern water flow of Hai and Zi, which nourishes the wood and releases the metal energy. The wood can be nourished and bear wealth, and the wealth star is sufficient. Going in the opposite direction to the southern fire land, fire can control metal but also drains the wood, resulting in a mixed outcome. In the month of You, metal energy is hidden, and the day master Yi wood meets it. It is most favorable to have heavy water of Hai and Zi in the north to nourish the body and transform the killer. If it moves to the southern fire land of Wu and Wei, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, and earth is the wealth of Yi wood. Although the wealth power is heavy, the body cannot bear it. If it meets Si and Chou together with You to form a metal circle, the killer is heavy and the body is light, leading to a short life. Jia and Yi wood in the month of You often see both officials and killers, and the day master has no roots, resulting in a low destiny. Going in the direction of northern water is good, but it should not reach Chou, as Chou and You form a metal circle, which helps the officials and killers. Going in the opposite direction to the south, it also suffers loss at Si, as Si and You are the beginning of the metal circle.

丁生酉月天干癸，去煞方能可去財。有氣保身存印綬，無情行到水中來。秋金酉丑重金旺，除非火煉有聲名。東方行去盈財祿，西北來臨禍必傾。酉為印綬火為財，食用傷官一例排。金水相生榮福厚，南方休到午中來。

The day master is Ding Fire, born in the month of You (Metal). The metal in You is Xin Metal, which is the 'biased wealth' for Ding Fire. The heavenly stem also reveals Gui Water, which is the 'seven killer'. At this time, either the killer must be removed or the wealth must be abandoned; both cannot be retained together, and the pattern must be clear and pure. If Ding Fire itself has strength and there is also the 'imperial robe' of Yi Wood to nourish the day master, then the fate is secure. However, once the destiny enters the water region, the water becomes strong and the killer becomes powerful, and Ding Fire is weakened and in danger. In autumn, the metal meets You and Chou to form a group, making the metal heavy and strong. Unless there is fire to temper it into a useful object, it cannot achieve fame. This destiny is beneficial when moving east to寅 and卯, where wood is the wealth of metal, and the wealth and honor are abundant. However, when it reaches the northwest direction of Shen, You, Hai, and Zi, the metal and water become even stronger without restraint, leading to inevitable disaster. If the day master takes You Metal as the 'imperial robe' and fire as wealth, then the 'food god' and 'harmful official' should also be arranged according to the same pattern. When metal and water generate each other, there will be great prosperity and blessings. However, one should not go south, especially not to Wu, where fire overcomes metal and harms the imperial robe.

九月戌中藏火土，庚辛不忌日無根。格中若無財官印，運到南方福祿真。甲乙秋生九月中，火衰金旺怕庚辛。如臨木火興家計，金水纏來福便臨。財官印綬九月臨，發旺升騰見卯寅。順去北方行子丑，逆行嫌酉破逢申。

In the ninth lunar month, the earth element戌 (Xu) contains the fire element丁 (Ding) and the earth element戊 (Wu), with fire and earth sharing the same palace. For days ruled by庚 (Geng) or辛 (Xin) metal, even though they have no root in the month, they can rely on the戊 (Wu) earth in戌 (Xu) as their印 (印 star) to nourish them, so there is no need to avoid it. If the pattern lacks clear manifestations of「财」(wealth),「官」(official), or「印」(nourishing star), then the principle of adjusting the climate should be used. When the person's fortune reaches southern fire lands, the fire can warm the metal and the earth can be generated, thus bringing true fortune and honor. For甲 (Jia) and乙 (Yi) wood born in the last month of autumn, the fire has already weakened and the metal is strong, so they most fear the heavenly stem to reveal庚 (Geng) or辛 (Xin) metal to harm the wood. If the person's fortune reaches lands of wood and fire, the wood gets help from similar elements and the fire restrains庚 (Geng) and辛 (Xin), leading to prosperity. But if gold and water come together, the metal harms the wood and the water drains the metal, helping the wood lose its normal order, making fortune difficult to arrive. If「财」(wealth),「官」(official), and「印」(nourishing star) are all present in the ninth month's戌 (Xu), then when reaching the land of卯 (Mao) or寅 (Yin) wood, it is most favorable for prosperity and promotion, because the wood loosens the earth, which can bring out the useful god in the warehouse. This fate is favorable when moving in the northern direction of子 (Zi) or丑 (Chou), but unfavorable when moving in the opposite direction of酉 (You). The connection between酉 (You) and戌 (Xu) makes the metal too strong, and if申 (Shen) comes, it conflicts with寅 (Yin), breaking the root of prosperity.

戌月金生藏火土，或行南北或行東。不分順逆高低格，大運逢辰壽必終。壬日無根戊己多，生居九月忌財過。逆行休用南方午，寅丑如逢奈若何。丙丁日主戌中句，財透天干作用神。此格傷官煞喜旺，只愁煞旺又傷身。

In the month of戌, the earth element is strong and can generate metal. The戌 also contains hidden丁fire and戊earth, so fire and earth are both present. Such a destiny, whether traveling to the south, north, or east, can have its merits, and there is no need to strictly follow the order of progression or regression to determine the quality of the pattern. However, the worst is when the big destiny meets the year of辰, as the conflict between辰 and戌 will scatter the fire and earth in the warehouse, leading to a certain end of life. The壬water day master has no root, and there is a lot of戊and己earth in the column, which is the time when earth is strongest. Earth is the "official and killer" that controls water, and since water is weak, it cannot bear wealth, so excessive wealth is undesirable. For this destiny, when progressing in reverse, do not use southern午fire, as it generates earth and strengthens the official and killer. When encountering寅or丑, it is also helpless, as寅contains丙fire that generates earth, and丑is a damp earth that supports it. For a day master with丙or丁fire, the destiny falls in戌, where辛metal is the wealth. If wealth appears in the heavenly stem, it should be taken as the "useful god." This pattern prefers "injury and official" to generate wealth and also prefers strong "official and killer" to gain power. The only worry is that the killer is too strong, which may harm the day master's body.

水木生居亥月乾，財官印綬喜相連。用壬運旺西方去，用木須欣寅卯邊。亥月壬殺喜東南，來至東南發顯官。大運愁逢金水地，再行西兌壽難完。財官印綬立乾宮，水木相生福祿通。喜水喜金嫌火土，運行最怕巳刑沖。水旺當生亥子宮，根多水弱格中逢。重行火土財官旺，運到西方一路通。日主無根干上金，月通亥子土來侵。只宜印綬扶身位，何怕提綱損用神。

In the tenth month, the Month Builder is亥, which in the Later Heaven hexagram position belongs to Qian (Heaven). Water and wood are strong in this month, as the亥 contains both Ren water and Jia wood, which are vigorous. "Wealth," "Official Star," and "Scholarly Rank" often form a continuous flow. If Ren water is taken as the Useful God, then the big destiny period should go towards the western direction of Shen and You, as metal can generate water and the source remains unending. If Jia wood is taken as the Useful God, then it is favorable to be in the areas where Bing and Mao wood are strong, as the Useful God gains its fortune there. If the Ren water in the亥 month is the "Seven Killers" of the day's ruler, then it is favorable to go to the southeast area of wood and fire. Wood can relieve the water's strength, and fire can form wealth and official star. Only when going to the southeast can one achieve official rank. The most worrying situation is when the big destiny period meets metal and water again, making the killer force even stronger. If the big destiny period goes to the western Dui metal, it is difficult to preserve one's lifespan. "Wealth," "Official Star," and "Scholarly Rank" are all established within the Qian palace of亥. Water and wood generate each other, so happiness and honor naturally flow smoothly. This destiny favors water and metal but dislikes fire and earth. If fire and earth appear, they will suppress water and obscure metal. The most feared destiny period is巳, as it conflicts with亥 and is in conflict with Shen. Once the main thread is disturbed, the entire situation is harmed. Water should naturally be strong in the亥 and Zi palaces. However, if there are too many wood roots in the column, they will drain the water's strength, resulting in the pattern of "many roots but weak water." In such a case, it is better to go to fire and earth, as fire represents wealth and earth represents official star. Although wealth and official star are strong, they must be supported by the body. Only by going to the western metal area to generate water and support the body can the path be smooth. If the day's ruler has no root and only a little metal in the sky, and the water in the month is connected to the亥 and Zi palaces, but there is earth to suppress it, then it is only suitable to take the "Scholarly Rank" metal to support the body and hold position. Once the body has support, there is no need to fear the water and earth in the month damaging the Useful God.

丙丁日主月逢子，支下存申時又辰。火土旺鄉成富貴，再行金水禍難禁。子宮有水金鄉旺，見土休囚忌破支。元有土離逢水貴，午來沖破壽元終。庚金遇水多強吉，火土相逢未必凶。運去元神番作貴，再行午運禍重重。庚日逢寅午戌行，日通火局是提綱。如行金水番成局，火土又來禍怎當。水歸冬旺樂無憂，透用財官富九州。逆順不分還富貴，提綱刑剋事多休。

Jia and Yi fire are the day rulers born in the eleventh lunar month, which is the Zi water month. The earthly branches also contain Shen, and the hour pillar again has Chen. Shen, Zi, and Chen form a water trinity, creating a water situation. The official and killer elements are strong, while the fire is extremely weak. This destiny must go through a prosperous fire and earth environment. Fire gets help from its kind, and earth controls water, leading to wealth and honor. If it goes through metal and water again, metal generates water, and water controls fire, leading to inevitable disasters. Zi is originally a water place, and if it goes through the metal place again, both metal and water are strong. At this time, the presence of earth becomes weak and ineffective, fearing it will break the earthly branch structure. If the original chart has earth and it is located in the southern Li fire position, and water is used to moisten and adjust, it can lead to honor and prestige. However, if Wu comes to conflict with Zi, water and fire fight each other, the useful god is attacked, and the lifespan ends. For a Geng metal day ruler encountering a lot of water, water is the food and injury element that drains its brilliance, often indicating strength and good fortune. Even if fire and earth meet, fire is the official and killer, and earth is the seal and robe, it may not necessarily be bad. When the destiny goes through and the origin god is triggered, it turns into a noble destiny. However, if it goes through Wu again, the fire in Wu strongly controls Geng, leading to repeated disasters. For a Geng metal day ruler encountering the big year pillar of Yin, Wu, and Xu, and the day branch connects to the fire trinity, which is the main topic, it becomes a heavy killer and weak body. At this time, if the destiny goes through metal and water, water controls fire, and metal supports the body, it can form a structure. If fire and earth come again to support the killer, how can the disasters be borne? Water returning to winter and being strong is a happy and carefree situation. If the heavenly stem also reveals the "wealth" and "official" as the useful god, it can become extremely wealthy. This destiny is prosperous whether it goes forward or backward, still leading to wealth and honor. However, if the main topic is harmed by punishment, conflict, control, or destruction, many things will have to stop.

甲子生居丑月中，無根金水不嫌凶。重行金水聲名顯，火土相逢破本宗。丙丁坐丑財中殺，四柱無根忌水鄉。運到火鄉加火助，須知顯振利名香。壬癸生居丑月提，有金有土格中奇。順行辰巳興財祿，逆去升高申酉支。

On a Jiazi day, if born in the twelfth month of Chou, the wood lacks roots and the column contains heavy metal and water. Although it seems ominous, it is actually not unfavorable. As stated in "Dubo," "Yi wood without roots, born in the month of Chou, with abundant metal leads to prestige," which perfectly illustrates this situation: metal can form the official star, and water can nourish the body. When the strength is extremely weak, yielding to the environment becomes a special pattern. This destiny, when encountering a journey of metal and water, will achieve fame and success; but when encountering fire and earth, fire will drain the wood's energy, and earth will assist metal to damage the roots, thus breaking the foundation of the family. For a day ruler of Bing or Ding fire sitting on Chou, the Chou contains Xin metal as wealth and Ji soil as "seven killers," wealth accompanied by killers; if the column lacks roots, it is most unfavorable to enter the water region again, as the killers become too heavy to harm the body. When the journey reaches the fire region, with the help of similar elements and fire, the body becomes strong enough to bear wealth and killers, thus achieving fame and fortune naturally. For a day ruler of Ren or Gui water, with Chou as the main element, Chou contains Xin metal and Ji soil, metal as the scholar and soil as the official, both elements are present, making it very special. Proceeding in the order of Chen and Si, Chen is the repository of water and soil, and Si is the growth of metal, thus wealth and honor arise; going in the reverse direction to Shen and You metal branches, the scholar element finds its place, and the status rises accordingly.

戊土生居十二月，傷官財旺藏時節。水清金白助格中，若見火土多周折。己干提丑支金局，煞旺身強格局高。金水重來名利厚，財鄉火地不堅牢。丙日多根丑局逢，財官藏在見祿中。水鄉有旺金鄉吉，土困行南總是空。庚辛丑月申居正，火土來臨福祿齊。壬癸天干或支出，一見己土喜相宜。

The day master is Wu Earth born in the twelfth month, Chou. Within Chou, Xin Metal is the 'offspring' and Gui Water is the 'original wealth'. Both the 'offspring' and 'original wealth' are hidden within this month. If the column has clear water and white metal, with metal and water generating each other to support the structure, it is excellent. However, if fire and earth appear together, fire generates earth and earth covers metal, trapping both the 'offspring' and 'original wealth', leading to many difficulties. For Ji Earth day master, with Chou as the main element, if the branches form the Si-You-Chou metal triple, it causes excessive leakage of the self. At this time, if the 'seven killers' are also strong and the day master is strong, the 'killers' can become power, making the structure higher. If there is a lot of metal and water, fame and fortune will be substantial. However, if one goes to the wealth area or a fire area, fire will overcome metal and dry up the water source, making the foundation unstable. For Bing Fire day master, with many roots, and encountering the Chou and Si-You metal triple, Xin Metal is the wealth and Gui Water is the official. Both wealth and official are hidden within the structure where Bing Fire has its root. This fate is favorable when going to the water area with strength or the metal area. However, if earth blocks the fire energy, and then going south, it seems to help the self but actually has no effect, ultimately leading to nothing. For Geng and Xin Metal day masters born in the Chou month, with Shen Metal in its proper position, the metal energy is strong. If fire and earth appear, fire is the official and earth is the seal, leading to full fortune and happiness. If Ren and Gui Water appear in the heavenly stem or are revealed from the earth branches, causing excessive leakage, and then Ji Earth appears to control water and preserve metal, it is exactly suitable.

凡觀男子命，先論財官始。有財乃為妻，有官方作子。印綬為二親，比肩乃兄弟。財死慮喪妻，官死宜克子。印死父母亡，比死傷兄弟。凡觀女子命，先須看夫子。以官為夫星，傷食乃子女。印綬是雙親，比肩作姐妹。官死怕刑夫，傷食死克子。印死損椿萱。比死喪兄弟。

When examining a man's destiny, one should first look at the "wealth" and "official star": having wealth indicates having a wife, and having an official star indicates having children. The "imprint star" represents both parents, and "companion star" represents brothers. Therefore, if the wealth star falls into a dead or dying position, one should be concerned about losing a wife; if the official star falls into a dead position, one should be cautious of harming children; if the imprint star falls into a dead position, parents may be lost; and if the companion star falls into a dead position, brothers may be harmed. When examining a woman's destiny, one should first consider husband and children: the "official star" represents the husband, and the "hurt official" and "nourishing star" represent children. The "imprint star" represents parents, and the "companion star" represents sisters. If the official star falls into a dead position, one should fear harm to the husband; if the hurt official or nourishing star falls into a dead position, children may be harmed; if the imprint star falls into a dead position, parents may be harmed; and if the companion star falls into a dead position, sisters may be lost.

有財乃有夫，有夫方有子。財旺自生官，夫榮並子貴。子亡夫死，必是下賤孤貧。子秀夫榮，定知榮華富貴。有子有夫而貧寒者，蓋因身在衰鄉。無子無夫而昌盛者，乃是身居旺地。貴人少者，不富亦昌。食神多者，非尼即妓。

For a woman's fortune, she must have wealth in order to have a husband, and only with a husband can she have children. Wealth generates official status, and official status represents the husband. If the husband is prosperous, the children will also be esteemed. If both the son star and the husband star are dead, then the person is certainly of low status and poor. If the son star is bright and the husband star is prosperous, then naturally she is a person of honor and wealth. There are cases where both husband and children are present yet she remains poor, because the day master is weak and cannot support the prosperity of husband and children. There are also cases where there is no husband or children yet she is prosperous, because the day master is strong and can be self-reliant. If there are few noblemen in the chart, even if not rich, she will still be peaceful and prosperous. If there are too many food stars, they will drain the energy excessively, leading to a reckless nature, which may result in becoming a nun or a prostitute.

正官格歌：用官喜身旺，嫌刃與沖刑。傷食俱所忌，喜印及財星。七殺格歌：七殺喜印刃，傷官與食神。合煞身旺者，所忌見官星。殺星如不旺，方喜用財生。用財歌：用財嫌比劫，七殺及偏財。身弱忌羊刃，身旺印宜哉。印綬歌：印綬兼身旺，喜殺與官星。沖印為無用，亦畏有財臨。

The "Zhengguan Ge Ge" says: When using "Zhengguan" as the key element, a strong day stem is favorable, but "Yangren" and clashes are disliked as they may shake the "Zhengguan". "Shangguan" and "Shishi" are both to be avoided; "Yinshou" is preferred as it transforms "Zhengguan" to nourish the day stem, and "Cai xing" is also favorable as it supports the "Zhengguan". The "Qishash Ge Ge" says: "Qishash" prefers having "Yin" and "Yangren" - "Yin" can transform "Qishash" and "Yangren" can counteract "Qishash"; "Shangguan" and "Shishi" are also favorable as they control "Qishash". If "Qishash" can be harmonized away and the day stem is strong, it is most disliked to see "Zhengguan" again. If "Qishash" is originally weak, then "Cai xing" is preferred to nourish it. The "Yinshou Ge Ge" says: "Yinshou" is favorable only when the day stem is strong; it prefers to see "Qishash" and "Zhengguan" to nourish "Yinshou". If "Yinshou" is broken by clashes, it becomes useless; it also fears "Cai xing" coming to damage "Yinshou". The "Yongcai Ge Ge" says: Using "Cai xing" is most disliked to see "Bijian" and "Jiecai" to divide and take away; it also dislikes "Qishash" to steal the "Cai xing" energy and "Piancai" overlapping. If the day stem is weak, "Yangren" is disliked; if the day stem is strong, then "Yinshou" is favorable to assist.

羊刃歌：甲祿到寅，卯為羊刃，乙祿卯，辰為羊刃。丙戊祿己，午為羊刃。丁己祿午，未為羊刃。庚祿申，酉為羊刃。辛祿酉，戌為羊刃。壬祿亥，子為羊刃。癸祿子，丑為羊刃。祿前一位是也。羊刃喜傷煞，所忌劫刑沖，身旺與印綬，不喜格中逢。以上數格歌，並逸叟所著。三奇格歌：天上三奇甲戊庚，地下三奇乙丙丁。若人命值三奇貴，三元及第冠群英。太乙妙指法：乙丙丁，甲戊庚，上局相生復生。不作蓬萊三島客，也應金殿玉階行。

The "Yangren Song" lists the positions of the Yangren for each of the ten Heavenly Stems: Jia's strength is in寅, so卯 is its Yangren; Yi's strength is in卯, so辰 is its Yangren. Bing and Wu's strength is in巳 (the original text says "Lü Ji", but there is an error in the character, so it is still recorded as is), so午 is its Yangren; Ding and Ji's strength is in午, so未 is its Yangren. Geng's strength is in申, so酉 is its Yangren; Xin's strength is in酉, so戌 is its Yangren. Ren's strength is in亥, so子 is its Yangren; Gui's strength is in子, so丑 is its Yangren. In general, the Yangren is one position before the strength position. Yangren is favorable when it is paired with "Wangguan" and "Qishashi" — the Yangren can harmonize with Qishashi, and Qishashi can control Yangren; however, it is unfavorable when paired with "Jiecai" and when there are conflicts or clashes. If the day's main element is strong or if there are multiple instances of the "Print" element, then encountering Yangren is not desirable. All these verses are composed by Yisou. The "Sanqi Ge Ge" says: the three marvels in the heavens are Jia, Wu, and Geng; the three marvels on the earth are Yi, Bing, and Ding; if a person's destiny includes these three marvels, he will achieve success in all three aspects and surpass all others. The "Taiyi Miao Zhi Fa" says: the groups of Yi, Bing, Ding and Jia, Wu, Geng, when arranged in the upper position, form a cycle of mutual generation, creating a continuous cycle of generation; those with this pattern will not become immortal beings on the Penglai Islands, but will instead walk on the golden palace and jade steps.

亥卯木旺不逢金，丑土休嗟見木侵。巳午土高何怕木，寅宮何忌水源深。丑巳金堅休怯火，印木分明忌酉金。戌辰未土何憂水，申喜炎神忌土星。酉金大忌午合寅，逆順高低仔細尋。運向北方為富貴，如臨離火必傷身。

This passage explains the principles of how certain configurations can be saved from misfortune. When亥 and 卯 form a wooden structure, the wood is strong and does not fear metal to cut it. 丑 is moist earth that can generate metal; even if wood invades, there is no need to lament. When巳 and 午 are strong in fire, the earth becomes thick and solid, so there is no need to fear wood to drain the fire. 寅 is a place where wood has its growth, so there is no need to fear deep water sources. When 丑 and 巳 meet to form metal, the metal is solid and does not fear fire to refine it. If wood is considered the 'imprint' and clearly distinguishable, then 酉 metal is feared for cutting the imprint. 戌, 辰, and 未 are earths with the ability to control water, so there is no need to fear water rushing against them. 申 contains 壬 water which enjoys the presence of hot fire to balance the climate, but it is feared when earth stars block the source of water. 酉 metal most fears 午 fire to cut it, and 寅 combines with 午 to stir up fire, so whether the pattern is followed in order or reversed, the quality of the pattern must be carefully examined. If the fortune moves towards northern water areas, where metal and water generate and release talent, it indicates wealth and honor. But if it reaches southern fire, it will certainly injure the body.

壬癸逢申火破支，局中有殺貴方知。惟有寅宮最怕申，水來克火太無情，木多根旺方為救，無甲終年破耗人。甲乙臨乾遇比肩，丙丁丑月不相嫌。庚金生巳翻成貴，壬癸逢離破了泉。戊己生於丑月中，或逢羊刃在天宮。金多有水方成貴，火重須嫌比劫同。

When the day master is壬 or癸 water and meets申 in the earthly branch, which breaks the fire, it is necessary to see if there is another 'seven杀' in the chart to show noble qualities. However, the寅 position is most afraid of申 —— 申 clashes with寅, and water further harms fire, which is most cruel. At this time, there must be plenty of wood with strong roots to save the situation. If there is no 甲 wood in the column, the person will be constantly losing money and wasting resources throughout their life. When 甲 or乙 wood is in亥 position, which is the乾 position, and meets 'similar' for support, then丙 or丁 fire born in丑 month will not interfere with each other. When庚 metal is born in巳 month, the戊 earth is long-lived in巳, and庚 metal is also long-lived, turning into a noble pattern. When壬 or癸 water goes to the southern 离 fire area, the source of water is dried up. When戊 or己 earth is born in丑 month, or meets 'Yangren' in the heavenly stem, at this time, if there is plenty of metal and water to communicate, it can become noble; if the fire is too strong, it should be disliked when 'similar' and '劫财' come together to intensify the dryness.

以日為主本，而取提綱為用。次年月日時為實，逢官看財，逢財看殺，逢殺看印，逢印看官。歌曰：一官二印三財位，四殺五食六傷官。立法先詳生與死，次分貴賤吉凶看。

The key to determining a pattern is to take the day stem as the foundation of the individual, and to use the month's stem as the source of the useful god. Then, consider the four pillars of year, month, day, and hour as actual evidence. When encountering the official star, check if there is wealth to generate it; when encountering the wealth star, check if there is seven killing stars to steal it; when encountering seven killing stars, check if there is a seal star to transform it; when encountering a seal star, check if there is an official star to generate it. These are interrelated. The song says: first look at the official star, second at the seal star, third at the wealth position, fourth at the seven killing stars, fifth at the food god, sixth at the injurious star. When establishing principles, first carefully distinguish the birth and death of these gods, then determine their status, wealth, and fortune.

凡看命，要論節氣淺深，以分輕重。立春一日火方生，雨水之中木正榮。驚蟄春分皆論木，其中輕重在三旬。木茂水聚清明候，穀雨水土兩存形。立夏五朝尤是土，土金相會旺中旬。小滿之時丙火用，火土芒種不須論。夏至陰生陽始極，一交小暑木存形。土最旺時交大暑，立秋坤土五朝存。

When examining a person's destiny, one must consider how deeply the solar terms have entered, using this to distinguish the strength of the Five Phases. On the day before the Start of Spring, fire begins to be generated; by the middle of the Rain Water solar term, the energy of wood is at its peak. The Awakening of Insects and the Vernal Equinox are both considered as wood, with the degree of strength depending on how many ten-day periods have already passed. At the Qingming solar term, the energy of wood is flourishing while the energy of water is gathering; by the Grain Rain solar term, both water and earth elements are present. For the first five days after the Start of Summer, earth is still considered dominant, as the meeting of earth and metal is at its peak during this ten-day period. At the Lesser Fullness solar term, the element of fire is used; at the Grain in Ear solar term, fire and earth follow each other, without needing separate consideration. At the Summer Solstice, yin begins to arise while yang reaches its peak; by the Lesser Heat solar term, the energy of wood still lingers. The strongest period for earth is at the Great Heat solar term; for the first five days after the Beginning of Autumn, earth still dominates.

坤土既生金自旺，時逢處暑水方生。白露秋分金旺極，寒露七日尚言金。火土聚時霜降後，立冬乾氣水將盈。二候一朝方用水，木須小雪始能生。大雪水生陰正極，陽生冬至火堪論。小寒火絕卻言水，大寒金土兩存形。此是五行生旺理，再憑造化定衰興。

After the earth element of Kūn has already begun to flourish, the metal element naturally becomes strong. When the season reaches the beginning of the End of Heat, water begins to be generated. At Bai Lu and Autumn Equinox, metal reaches its peak. In the first seven days of Han Lu, metal is still considered dominant. After Shuang Jie, fire and earth combine, and at Li Dong, the water energy of the Qian position will be full. Only after two periods and one day will water be truly used. Wood must wait until Xiaoxue before it can begin to grow. At Daxue, water is generated and yin energy reaches its peak. At Winter Solstice, the yang energy returns, and then fire can be considered. At Xiaohan, fire has reached its decline, yet water is still mentioned. At Dahan, both metal and earth elements are present. This is the principle of the Five Phases being generated and flourishing according to the solar terms. Then, based on each person's destiny, we can determine their decline and prosperity.

官星帶刃，掌萬將之威權，印綬生身，居三臺之重位。傷官有刃，將相公侯；印綬逢官，早沾雨露。官無刃而有印，非臺憲之職，必郡守之尊；殺有制而無梟，非肅殺之權，即兵刑之任。財氣遇正官，聲價遠馳於六國；食神帶七殺，英雄獨壓於萬人。印刃相隨，官高極品；財星正立，位步超群。殺刃休囚，祿薄官卑之士；財神無氣，朝封夕貶之官。正印月逢，官居翰苑；偏財時見，位列皇朝，祿高有王佐之才，班馬有封侯之體。名標金榜，蓋緣六格清純；身近龍顏，只為四柱不濁。

A person with official stars accompanied by Yangren can command the authority of a general leading a vast army; one whose official star is supported by the official seal can hold a high-ranking position in the government. If the injurious star is combined with Yangren, one may become both a general and a minister, achieving the rank of marquis or duke; if the official star is supported by the official seal, one will receive the favor of the king early in life. If the official star is present without Yangren but with the official seal, even if one cannot attain the position of a court official, one will certainly hold the esteemed position of a prefect. If the seven killers are controlled but without theOwl Spirit (soul-stealing star) competing for food, one may not hold military power but will be appointed to a position in the Ministry of War or the Ministry of Justice. If wealth is combined with the official star, one's reputation will spread far beyond six countries; if the food star is accompanied by the seven killers, one's heroic name will surpass that of ten thousand people. If the official seal and Yangren are together, the official position will reach the highest level; if the wealth star is upright, one's status will surpass all others. Conversely, if both the seven killers and Yangren are in weak and confined positions, one will be a low-ranking official with a meager salary; if the wealth star has no strength, one will be honored in the morning and disgraced by evening. If the official seal appears in the month, one may hold a position in the Hanlin Academy; if the biased wealth star appears in the hour, one will be listed among the officials in the court. Those with high禄气 (favorable fortune) possess the talent to assist the emperor, while those with prominent positions have the appearance of being granted a marquisate. Being able to be listed on the imperial examination list is due to the purity of the six elements; being able to approach the emperor's face is because the four pillars are clear and not turbid.

木向春生，遇金制必為宰輔之臣；火當夏令，得水滋定作阿衡之任。秋金宜以煅煉，膺紫誥以治民；冬水得土以提防，謁金門而進諫。寅申巳亥兼全，位至三公之列，子午卯酉全備，職封一品之官。二德俱全，為官清正，三奇均正，終能濟世安邦，七殺專權，自解調元贊化。

Wood born in spring and encountering metal to shape it will surely become a prime minister; fire in summer and receiving water for nourishment will certainly appoint it to a position like that of I Yin, the "Abbalang." Autumn gold should be tempered by fire to receive the purple decree and care for the people; winter water needs earth to build dikes and control it, so it can enter the golden gate and advise the sovereign. Those with all four of the birth positions,寅,申,巳,亥, will reach the rank of the Three Dukes; those with all four of the main positions,子,午,卯,酉, will be granted a first rank official post. Those who possess both Heavenly Virtue and Monthly Virtue will be officials who are upright and incorruptible; those with all three Marvels will ultimately be able to save the world and ensure peace; those with the "Seven Killers" holding sole power will naturally be able to harmonize the vital energy and assist in moral education.

科甲之星不陷，青年及第登科；催官之曜俱強，指日攀龍附鳳。官星印旺，獨居一代之功名，殺制刃興，主掌滿營之兵卒。若是用神輕淺，決為吏卒卑官，倘逢命脈遭傷，須要乞骸避位。用財無比劫，治邦振廉介之稱；用食絕梟神，在位有得入之譽。

The stars that govern official rank, if not fallen, will bring success in the youth; the stars that promote officialdom, if strong, will bring quick promotion and association with high officials. If both the official star and the seal star are strong, one will enjoy great official rank in one generation; if the killer star controls the blade star and the blade energy is active, one will command a whole army. If the useful god is weak and ineffective, one is destined to hold only low-ranking positions like clerks; if the fundamental destiny is damaged, one should seek retirement to avoid misfortune. If using the wealth star and there are no competing stars like the same kind or劫财 to contend, one will be known for integrity and honesty in governing the state; if using the food star and there is noOwl Spirit to take away the food, one will be praised for being competent and proper in official duties.

若先財而後印，居官必一歲一升，倘先印而後財，入試許百發百中，金多無火，功名蹭蹬之儒；木重無金，歲月蹉跎之士。火明木秀，斯人必負經魁；金水極清，此輩擬登甲第。金逢火煉，早步金階；木得金裁，廊廟輔宰。

If in one's fate the wealth sign comes first and then the official seal, he will certainly rise in rank every year he holds office; but if the official seal comes first and then the wealth sign, he will surely succeed in the examination. If there is an excess of metal without fire to refine it, he will be a scholar who struggles for official recognition; if there is an excess of wood without metal to shape it, he will be a man who wastes his years without achieving anything. If fire is bright and wood is flourishing, this person will certainly win the top prize in the examination. If gold and water are exceptionally clear, he may hope to achieve a high rank in the imperial examination. When metal meets fire for refinement, he will quickly reach a high position; when wood meets metal for shaping, he may enter the government and assist in state affairs.

食神制殺，遂十年燈火之光；刃輔傷官，際一旦風雲之會。格局無官相雜，可知腰佩金魚，祿多有印相輔，職位定登臺鼎。干透財官雙美，中年身到鳳凰池；支藏祿馬兩全，壯歲首登龍虎榜；時上食神騎祿馬，斯人睡手掇功名。

The "Shi Shen" (food god) is able to control the "Qi Sha" (seven killers), eventually achieving the merits of ten years of diligent study under the lamp; the "Yang Ren" (sheep blade) assists the "Shang Guan" (injury official), catching a fortunate opportunity of great change in one's life. If the pattern does not contain the "Guan Xing" (official star) to confuse, it shows that the person carries a golden fish bag around their waist. If there are many "Lu Qi" (favorable luck) and the "Yin" (seal) supports, their position will surely reach the highest level. If both wealth and official positions are clearly visible in the heavenly stem, they will reach the Phoenix Pool in middle age. If the earthly branches secretly contain both "Lu" (favorable luck) and "Ma" (horse), they will rank first in the Dragon and Tiger List in their prime. If the "Shi Shen" (food god) is riding on "Lu Ma" (favorable luck and horse) in the hour position, the person will easily attain official rank with just a touch of their hand.

財官一位，狀元一舉無疑，身殺兩停，魁甲兩途有分。官印無刃無殺，職居翰苑之清；偏官有制有生，威鎮藩垣之士。列金階而陳大計，緣柱中金水相涵；登玉殿以進忠言，值命內水火相照。金馬文章，官印輔明於歲月；玉堂翰職，財殺不黨於提綱。六壬趨艮透財印，早步青雲；六甲趨乾無破沖，捷登黃甲，飛天祿馬，少壯冠場；拱祿無傷，早歲跨灶；衣紫腰金，財輔官旺。

The heavenly stem and earthly branch for wealth and officialdom are each present without overlapping, indicating a sure victory and the certainty of becoming a top scholar. When the day master and seven杀 are balanced and of equal strength, the person is capable of both literary and military pursuits. When officialdom and the seal are complete and not disturbed by Yangren or seven杀, the person holds a prestigious position in the Hanlin Academy. When the partial official is both restrained and supported, the person commands great authority in a regional command. Those who can present great strategies to the golden steps owe it to the harmony between metal and water in the chart. Those who can enter the jade hall to offer loyal advice owe it to the mutual illumination of water and fire within their destiny. The ability to compose articles like those of the Golden Gate is due to the clear support of the official star and seal star between the year and month. The ability to hold a position in the jade hall and literary academy is due to the wealth and seven杀 not forming a faction with the month's main element. For those born on a day of the Six Jia with the trend towards Gen and the stem of wealth and seal appearing at the寅 position, they will rise to prominence early. For those born on a day of the Six Jia with the trend towards Qian and the亥 position without any disruption or conflict, they will quickly achieve high rank. Those with the "Flying Heavenly禄 Horse" pattern excel in the examinations during their youth. Those with the "Supporting禄" pattern without any damage will surpass their fathers in their early years. Those who can wear purple robes and gold belts have a wealthy official star that strengthens the official star.

歲德扶官扶馬，許君早拜金階，日辰夾貴夾財，準擬榮登仕路。子丑遙合巳宮，是一舉成名之輩；二德配宮，類周勃當時入相。兩干不雜，效相如昔日題橋。壬日騎龍，入仕必擁旗喝道；乙干見鼠，讀書有封誥臨門。居邦食祿萬鍾，得祿與其合祿，入相為官一品，正官不雜偏官。

The virtue of the Tai Sui supports the official star and the禄 and 马, and such a person may be granted honor and promotion at an early age; if the day branch encloses and supports the Nobleman and the wealth star, then he is destined to achieve official rank. If the Zi and Chou branches are remotely combined with the Si palace and thus bring about the禄, then he will achieve fame and success in one step; if the heavenly and monthly virtues are properly placed in their palace, it is like Zhou Bo's entry into court as prime minister. If the heavenly stems are pure and not mixed, then he may emulate Sima Xiangru's determination to write on the bridge. Those born on Renchen day with the "Ren riding on the dragon's back" pattern will certainly have the honor of leading troops and being honored in officialdom; those born on Yi day who see the Zi hour with the "Six Yi mouse virtue" will have the prospect of receiving official honors through their studies. Those who receive a salary of ten thousand measures within a state are those who have both their own禄 and the combined禄; those who serve as prime ministers in the imperial court holding the first rank are those whose official star is pure and not mixed with other officials.

用物清純，為德秀之名；行運順平，作青雲之客，申時癸日合官，為折桂之人；癸日寅時刑合，作探花之客。庚日三合水局，貴冠諸儒；時逢一位偏官，名揚萬里。金神帶印，內閣股肱；祿馬同鄉，當朝柱石，貴人出色。金水涵清；貴命傷官，風霜滿路。相合相生，男子定登將相；無沖無破，女人必配儒臣。論命知貴賤之殊，察理要中和之氣，江湖星士，請監於斯。

The deities used are pure and unadulterated, earning the name "De Xiu" (virtuous excellence); those whose fate progresses smoothly are destined to rise straight to prominence. Those who, on a癸 day, meet the official star at the hour of申, are destined to achieve success in the imperial examination; those who on a癸 day encounter the刑合 at the hour of寅 and thus bring forth the official star, are destined to achieve the third place in the examination. On a庚 day, if the triple harmony forms a water pattern, their noble status surpasses all scholars; if the hour is precisely a "biased official star," their reputation will spread far and wide. Those who possess the "Golden God" and have the seal star to match may enter the cabinet as essential ministers; those whose禄 and 马 are in the same village are outstanding nobles of the present era. The clearest and most transparent combination of gold and water is most precious; if the original destiny is noble yet meets the "offending official" star, they will face a long journey of hardship. If the pillars of the chart show mutual harmony and generation, men will surely attain high military and civil positions; if there is no conflict or destruction, women will surely marry refined scholars. When judging a destiny, one must discern between nobility and commonness, and in examining principles, the most important is the balance of harmony. Star and destiny scholars in the world, please take this as a guide.