Clan of Yaquan Male Fate Assignment

凡觀男命，先觀日主之盛衰，次察財官之強弱。日主旺，財官得地，一生福祿優遊。日干衰，財官敗絕，一世貧窮到老。日主旺而財官衰，遇財官發福。財官旺而日主弱，運行身旺馳名。財旺官柔，不可以官柔而言不貴。官旺財絕，縱貴也不顯榮。財星入庫逢沖破，富有千倉。官星正氣遇刑沖，貴而不久。官若有沖還有合，頭腳崢嶸；庫逢沖破最逢沖，家資漸退。

When examining the destiny of a man, first assess the strength and weakness of the day stem. Then examine the strength and weakness of the "wealth" and "official" elements. If the day stem is strong and both wealth and official elements are also in favorable positions, he will enjoy a life of ease and prosperity. If the day stem is weak and wealth and official elements are already in declining or exhausted positions, he will remain poor throughout his life. If the day stem is strong but wealth and official elements are weak, he will gain prosperity when he encounters favorable periods for wealth and official elements. If wealth and official elements are strong but the day stem is weak, he will achieve fame only when the great cycle brings him to a period where his own strength is enhanced. If wealth is strong but the official element is weak, do not conclude he will not be prestigious just because the official element is weak; wealth can still generate official status. If the official element is strong but wealth has already declined, even if he is prominent, his glory will not be great. If the wealth element is hidden in a repository and is broken by a clash, it actually indicates great wealth, because the repository is opened and wealth is released. If the official element is a single column of pure energy but is subjected to punishment and clash, although he may be prestigious, his success will not last. If the official element is subjected to both clash and combination that resolves the issue, his status will be well-established and his prospects will be outstanding. If the wealth repository is clashed and the clash is excessive, his family fortune will gradually decline.

四柱純財身更旺，不貴即當大富。財官入墓，非損子即傷妻。財官皆臨敗絕，寡獨貧寒蹇滯。財官俱值於空亡，中途子喪妻傷，奔走仕途少得。傷官就祿，財星秉令支中，早配豪門淑女。官星得祿日時，定生折桂賢郎。月令財居絕地，妻無內助之賢。時上官星無氣，有子不能跨灶。傷官羊刃日時，莊子鼓盆之嘆。丙辛遁入酉時，他日何人掃墓。

When all four pillars are purely wealth stars and the day master is even stronger, one will not be noble but will be very wealthy. If both wealth and official stars are in the storage, it will either harm the children or injure the wife. If both wealth and official stars are in the place of decline and failure, one will be lonely, poor, and face many obstacles. If both wealth and official stars are in the kongwang, there will be loss of children and wife in the middle of life, and little success in official career. If there is 'wounding official' in the right position and wealth star is in the branch governing and ruling, one will marry a noble lady at an early age. If the official star is in the day or hour pillar with strength, one will certainly have a virtuous son who will pass the imperial examination. If the wealth star in the month is in the place of decline, the wife will not be helpful. If the official star in the hour has no strength, even though there is a son, he will not surpass the father. If 'wounding official' and 'yang ren' appear together in the day and hour pillars, there will be sorrow like Zhuangzi's lamentation over his wife's death. If the hidden stems of Bing and Xin enter the酉 hour, there will be no one to sweep the grave in the future, meaning that the descendants are hard to preserve.

財星帶合日干衰，外春風而內懷奸詐，陽木金多無火制，性剛暴而兇惡之徒，印旺財輕身更弱，錦心繡口之人；財多印輕身又弱，有學寒酸之輩。身弱財多，偏聽內語。官少身弱，一子傳芳。學海奔波，非縣佐也，只是儒官。財多殺重，富家榮干之人。印破財傷，少遂青雲之志。印旺一見財鄉，自然家肥屋潤，印輕倘行財運，俄然夢入南柯。印重重財被劫，嚴慈重拜北堂。

When the wealth star is combined and the day stem is weak, the person appears gentle like spring breeze but secretly has deceitful intentions. If a day stem of yang wood is strong with excessive metal and no fire to control it, the person is fierce and cruel, a wicked person. If the official star is strong but the wealth is weak and the body is even weaker, the person is a scholar with a sharp mind and eloquent speech. If there is excessive wealth but weak official star and weak body, the person is learned but poor and humble. When the body is weak and wealth is abundant, the person is easily influenced by the words of his wife. If the official star is scarce and the body is weak, the person will have only one son to continue the family line. Those who spend their whole life studying will not become county magistrates or county officers, but only hold a position as a teacher or scholar. If there is abundant wealth and strong killing stars, the person is one who manages the affairs of a wealthy family. If the official star is broken and the wealth is damaged, the person rarely achieves great success. If the official star is strong, seeing the wealth star naturally brings wealth and prosperity. If the official star is weak, when the wealth star appears, it is like a dream of a southern dream. If there are many official stars but the wealth is stolen, the person must revere the stepmother from the north hall.

印綬若行身旺運，到底尋常。陽剛陰柔，兄強弟弱。陰盛陽衰，弟必強兄。羊刃劫財財疊疊，花燭重輝之事。術中殺印相生，身旺功名顯達。印旺殺輕，馳身定享科名。殺旺印輕，出仕定居武將。帶殺魁罡逢沖戰，性高強而生殺之權。羊刃七殺交加，守邊城軍民受惠。七殺有制化為權，定產麒麟之子。食多殺少又身柔，子少而性無發越。

The "印绶" pattern, if it encounters a prosperous destiny, will not allow the refined energy to be expressed, resulting in an ordinary fate. Yang dryness is strong while Yin dryness is weak, so Yang as elder brother is strong while younger brother is weak; when Yin energy is strong and Yang energy is weak, the younger brother will be stronger than the elder. If "Yangren" and "Jiecai" are present along with repeated appearances of the wealth star, it indicates the possibility of remarriage and a second wedding. In divination, if "Sha" and "Yinshou" mutually generate and the day master is strong, one will achieve fame and success. If the "Yinshou" is strong and "Sha" is weak, one will certainly gain recognition through academic achievements; if "Sha" is strong and "Yinshou" is weak, one will certainly serve as a military officer. If "Sha" is present along with the "Kuiqiang" day and there is a conflict, the person will have a strong personality and hold power over life and death. If "Yangren" and "Sha" are both present, the person will defend the border and benefit the people. If "Sha" is controlled and transformed into authority, one will certainly have a son as noble as a qilin. If there are many "Shi Shen" and few "Sha", and the day master is weak, the person will have few children and a subdued personality.

傷官入墓，要分陰陽：陽傷官入墓，地老天荒；陰傷官入墓有病何妨。傷官若見四柱，有子難繼書香。大運得入財鄉，麒角麟毛可寶。金水傷官得令，五經魁首文章。火土水木傷官，恃己凌人傲物。火明木秀，日主強定作狀元郎。傷官身旺若逢財，身到鳳凰抬；傷官身弱見傷官，平地起風波。傷官運若見刑沖，一夢入幽冥。羊刃殺敵殺，黃金榜上定標名。傷官有情來合殺，金榜標名定是真。

The concept of "Wangguan" (harmful official) entering its tomb should be viewed from the perspective of yin and yang: when a yang stem's Wangguan enters its tomb, it signifies a desolate world and stagnation throughout life; whereas a yin stem's Wangguan entering its tomb, even if there are ailments, is not a great concern. If Wangguan appears in all four pillars, it is difficult to have a son who can continue the scholarly tradition. If one's destiny enters the wealth territory in a large cycle, the Wangguan will transform into generating wealth, making it as rare and precious as a phoenix feather or a qilin horn. Those with "Jin Shui Wangguan" (metal and water Wangguan) who receive the energy of the month's ruler can achieve outstanding literary success, even surpassing the top scholar of the Five Classics. Those with "Hu Tu Wangguan" (fire and earth Wangguan) or "Shui Mu Wangguan" (water and wood Wangguan) tend to be arrogant and domineering, looking down on others. If fire is bright and wood is flourishing, and the day's ruler is strong, one is destined to become a top scholar. If the body is strong and wealth appears again, one can reach the Phoenix Pool; if the body is weak and another Wangguan appears, there will be disturbances even in ordinary times; if the Wangguan period coincides with conflicts and clashes, it can lead to a dream of entering the underworld, with danger to life. Those with "Yangren" (sheath) using the sheath to counteract the killer (enemy) will surely be recorded on the golden list. If the Wangguan is harmonious and combines with the seven killers, the golden list recording is certain and undeniable.

夫年論妻災何處，看財星受克淺深。子命推母病源深，看印星受傷輕重。癸用庚金為印星，乙庚暗合，定然母氏心邪。庚用乙木作財星，重見庚辛，必主室人內亂。戊用癸妻坐亥酉，妻主好色而好酒，己用甲官子午時，縱然有子損而危。倒沖格井欄叉，有財位居臺閣。甲趨乾，壬趨艮，身旺乃朝庭之相。拱祿貴夾丘鄉，無填實，為廊廟之人。

When a husband wants to know where his wife's misfortune lies in a particular year, he should look at how much the wealth star is weakened; when a son wants to determine the cause of his mother's illness, he should look at how much the official star is harmed. For a癸 water day master using庚 metal as the official star, if乙 and庚 are secretly combined, it indicates the mother has improper thoughts. For a庚 metal day master using乙 wood as the wealth star, if there are many庚 and辛 metals competing for combination in the column, it certainly indicates domestic discord among the wife and concubines. A戊 earth day master with癸 water as the wife, if the wife is seated on亥 or酉, she is likely to be lustful and fond of wine. A己 earth day master with甲 wood as the official, if born at子 or午 time, even if there are sons, they will be harmed and in danger. The "reverse impulse" pattern and the "well rim cross" pattern, if paired with wealth stars, can lead to high official positions. On甲 day, "towards heaven" means the official star is寄托 in亥; on壬 day, "towards mountain" means the official star is寄托 in寅. Those with strong vitality are talents for high government posts. If "supporting official" and "supporting wealth" are sandwiched around a noble position and not occupied by real characters, they are people of high status in government.

金木交叉身更弱，為技藝而招惹是非。水火遞互帶魁罡，犯刑名而多遭囹圄。羊刃傷官逢沖戰，性兇惡而與人少合。水多木少又身柔，性飄蓬而五湖四海。群陽妒合一陰，如楚漢爭鋒之象。諸陰爭合於陽，不過蛙鳴蟬噪。逢沖則凶，有合反吉。有合則吉，妒合反凶。

When gold and wood clash and the day master is even weaker, the person can only rely on one skill to make a living and often invites trouble. When water and fire mutually attack each other and the "Kui Gang" is present, it is easy to break laws and suffer imprisonment. When "Yang Ren" and "Shang Gan" appear together and there is a conflict, the person's nature is fierce and evil, and they find it hard to get along with others. When there is an abundance of water and a scarcity of wood, and the day master is also weak, the person's nature is unstable and they wander around the world. When many yang stems compete to combine with one yin stem, it is like the confrontation between Chu and Han; when many yin stems compete to combine with one yang stem, it is just like frogs and cicadas making noise, which is just empty noise. In summary, encountering a clash is originally凶, but if there is a combination to resolve it, it turns to吉; when there is a combination which is originally吉, but if it becomes a jealous combination, it turns to凶.

甲乙生逢寅卯辰，為仁壽，見坎地多者登榮。丙丁局全寅午戌，位重權高逢水鄉坎離交媾。戊己局全辰戌，火運始許飛騰。壬日全逢申子辰從潤下，見財地榮登仕路；辛日子時畏離位，喜見西方，弱而有救。壬癸生申亥子，志識多能。運行火土鄉，名蓋當朝。

Jia and Yi wood, when born with the three branches of Yin, Mao, and Chen (eastern trines) all present, indicate benevolence and longevity. If they also encounter the northern Kan water, they may achieve honor and prominence. Bing and Ding fire, when the three branches of Yin, Wu, and Xu (fire trines) are fully present in the earthly branches, indicate high status and authority. If they meet water, it forms a harmonious union between Kan and Li. Wu and Ji earth, when the branches Chen and Xu are both present, require the movement of fire to achieve success. Ren water day master, when all three branches of Shen, Zi, and Chen are present and follow the trend of 'moistening and descending', will achieve official rank upon encountering wealth. Xin metal day master born at the Zi hour fears the southern Li fire and prefers the western metal, though weak, it has a remedy. Ren and Gui water, born in the months of Shen, Hai, and Zi, have great ambition and ability. When they travel through fire and earth, their reputation can surpass the current era.

甲日亥月，見離壽促。乙日卯提，官鄉發祿。卯字提綱，到乾宮歸寄兩途。丙子寅月，逢坤兌，火不西行。丁日酉提，到艮方，明無不滅。壬水亥月到震方，子巽方，子旺母衰；陰水運到坤申生，土重露珠乾燥，陰木運到巽方，木被巽風吹折，到離位煙滅灰飛。陽土陽金陽火，逢坎地總入幽冥。陰木陰金陰水，到離巽，居安不慮危。壬癸耗在北方，無土制定損溝澗，戊日寅提見酉申，十死一生，己日酉月到寅宮，少全安逸。辛逢巽地，少樂多憂。

The day master of Jia wood is born in the亥 month; if it encounters fire from the south (Li), it indicates a short lifespan. The day master of Yi wood takes the卯 as its main reference; when it reaches the official star's native land, it can achieve official rank. Those taking the卯 as their main reference, when arriving at the Qian trigram's亥 position, or returning or being transferred to other positions, have two paths to choose from. The day master of Bing fire is born on the子 day and in the寅 month; if it meets the southwest坤 earth and the west兑 metal, fire should not go further west. The day master of Ding fire takes the酉 as its main reference; when it reaches the northeast艮 position and the寅 position, there is no light that will not be extinguished. The day master of Ren water is born in the亥 month and when it moves to the east震 position, or the子 water moves to the southeast巽 position, it indicates that the son is strong while the mother is weak. Yin water, when moving to the southwest坤 and申 position where it is born, if the earth is heavy, it is like dew being dried by the sun; Yin wood, when moving to the巽 position, is broken by the wind of巽; when it reaches the south Li position, it is completely destroyed. Yang earth, Yang metal, and Yang fire, when encountering the north坎 water, will ultimately end in death. Yin wood, Yin metal, and Yin water, when moving to the south Li position and the southeast巽 position, can be safe and do not need to worry about danger. The qi of Ren and Gui water is scattered in the north; if there is no earth to restrain it, it will definitely cause damage to ditches and rivers, and flood without a place to return. The day master of Wu earth takes the寅 as its main reference and also encounters酉 and申, which is a situation of ten deaths and one survival. The day master of Ji earth is born in the酉 month and when it moves to the寅 position, it is rarely able to remain safe. The day master of Xin metal, when encountering the southeast巽 position where wood is strong, will have little happiness and much sorrow.

凡觀女命要身弱，正氣官星要得祿。有財無殺混官星，定配賢良富貴族。無官便要看財星，財旺生官富貴真。食神祿旺有財星，子貴夫榮理最明。食神祿旺財官衰，子貴夫愚無所託。財官敗絕食神衰，夫愚子懦無所依。財官得祿食神強，因子因夫紫誥章。食神入墓子必損，官星入墓夫先亡。

When examining a woman's destiny, the day stem should be weak and gentle. The husband's star, the official star, must have strength and vitality. If the column contains wealth but no seven杀 to confuse the official star, then the husband will certainly be virtuous and prosperous. If the official star is absent, then look at the wealth star: wealth that is strong can generate official star, leading to true wealth and honor. If the food star is strong and has vitality, and there is also wealth to support it, then the children will be esteemed and the husband will be honored, and this principle is very clear. If the food star is strong and the wealth and official stars are weak, then the children may be esteemed but the husband is foolish, and the woman has no support. If both wealth and official stars are in decline and the food star is weak, then the husband is foolish and the children are weak, with no support at all. If both wealth and official stars are strong and the food star is also strong, then the children and husband will both receive honors and titles. If the food star enters the storage, then children will suffer. If the official star enters the storage, then the husband will die first.

食神重見在中央，早年父母后先傷。縱然蟄蟄螽斯羽，瓜瓞綿綿也難當。干支官食落空亡，後嗣良人命不長。日時辰戌兩相沖，既取偏房獨守空。雖然有子難登第，百歲光陰不善終。金水傷官柱內逢，其人如玉更玲瓏。有財帶印隨夫貴，淑善幽閒主饋中。傷官太旺若無財，一對鴛鴦兩拆開。

The presence of the food god (食神) repeatedly appearing in the central position of the month's stem is indicative of early loss of parents. Even if one has many children like the locusts in the Book of Poetry (诗经) whose wings flutter and the melon vines stretch endlessly, it is still difficult to sustain. If both the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the official star (官星) and food god (食神) fall into kongwang, the lifespan of the descendants and husband will be short. If the day branch (日支) conflicts with the time branch (时支) and the chi (辰) and xu (戌), even if married as a concubine, one will still remain alone in the empty chamber. Although such a fate may have children, it is hard to achieve success in the imperial examinations, and most of the time, one's life will not end well. If the column (柱) encounters the "metal and water official star" (金水伤官), the person will be as refined and intelligent as a jade; if there is wealth and the official star is present, one can attain honor through the husband, being virtuous, gentle, and managing the household. However, if the official star is too strong without wealth to transform and release it, the official star will be directly harmed by the official star, and the pair of swans will eventually be separated.

干頭戊己土重重，心內玲瓏無發達。子午卯酉號桃花，官帶桃花福祿誇。殺帶桃花貧且賤，為娼為妓走天涯。柱中梟食並傷官，子死夫亡是兩端。梟食傷官女命嫌，財食官印女命喜。梟食傷官運見財，決然有子不須猜。支內財官印綬多，非淫即賤損兒郎。癸日生人用戊官，少年定嫁白頭郎。若還亥酉支中見，好飲桑中約夜郎。干支暗合貴人多，畫眉咬指笑呵呵。支內暗藏官帶合，定然有寵在偏房。擇婦沈靜要純和，察理詳明不用多。識得崖泉如鏡賦，萬卷千秋永不磨。

When the Heavenly Stems of Wu and Ji earth appear repeatedly, although the mind may be clever and intricate, success will never come. The four main Earthly Branches, Zi, Wu, Mao, and You, are called Taohua. If the official star is accompanied by Taohua, then fortune and rank are great; but if the seven deadly stars are accompanied by Taohua, then poverty and low status result, even leading to prostitution and wandering far from home. If theOwl Spirit (soul-stealing star) takes away the food star and the 伤官 (harmful official) also appears, then both the death of a son and the death of a husband may occur. In general,Owl Spirit, 食神 (food star), and 伤官 are disliked by women's fortunes, while 财 (wealth), 食神, 官 (official star), and 印 (seal) are preferred. If the original chart has枭神, 食神, and 伤官 causing trouble, but the big year brings 财 (wealth) to harmonize and relieve the situation, then children will certainly come, and there is no need for doubt. If there are too many and disorderly 财 (wealth), 官 (official star), and 印 (seal) in the Earthly Branches, then either immorality or low status results, and sons will also be harmed. For a癸 water day master, 戊 earth is the official star. When 戊 and 癸 combine, and 戊 is in the year stem, then in youth one will certainly marry an old man. If in the Earthly Branches there is also亥 and 酉, then water is strong and metal is clear, and the nature is unrestrained, leading to a liking for drinking and secret meetings like those described in the poem "Song Zhong" from the Book of Songs. If there is an invisible combination between the Heavenly and Earthly Stems and there are many noblemen, then the couple will be very intimate, laughing and talking, with much affection. If there is an invisible official star in the Earthly Branches and there is also a combination, then the woman will certainly be favored in a concubine position. In general, choosing a wife should value calmness and purity; examining the fortune should be clear and concise, without being greedy for more. If one can understand this essay on "Yaquan" as clearly as a mirror, it will never be worn out through the ages.

詳觀三命，細究五行。格局乃八字之樞機，日干為一身之主宰。清濁辨乎貴賤，運限決於榮枯。莫言身弱而為造化之衰，勿以殺多而斷壽年之夭。要在隨時變通，須知入眼分明。陰為柔物，身遇刑剋亦無妨。陽主剛強，原逢殺官而兩破。壬癸生巳午月，逆運當主榮華。丙丁值孟冬時，順行早當發達。壬水喜財官，惟八月逢財則破。戊己入北方之運，一生作事無成。庚金無火，非夭即貧。身旺無財，縱壽則否。

Carefully examine the year, month, and day pillars, and thoroughly investigate the generation and overcoming relationships among the Five Phases. The structure of the birth chart is the key, and the day stem is the master of the entire chart. The distinction between clear and turbid determines whether one is noble or humble, and the limits of the great destiny determine prosperity or decline. Do not immediately conclude that the destiny is poor just because the body is weak, nor should one hastily decide that the lifespan is short merely because there are many seven killers. The key lies in adapting according to the time encountered, and one must clearly discern the situation. Yin stems are flexible in nature; even if the day stem is subjected to conflicts and overcoming, it may not necessarily cause harm. Yang stems are strong and firm; if the original chart contains both seven killers and official stars, they may actually destroy each other. For壬 and癸 water, if they are born in the months of巳 and午 fire, the wealth is strong but the body is weak. If the great destiny goes in the reverse direction to the metal and water regions, it will lead to prosperity. For丙 and丁 fire, if they are in the early winter month of亥, the official and killer stars are in command. If the great destiny proceeds to the southeast region of wood and fire, success will come early. For壬 water, it is favorable to see wealth and official stars, but if in the month of酉 metal, when wealth is encountered again, the wood is overcome by metal and the water loses its source of nourishment, the structure is broken. For戊 and己 earth, if they travel through the northern water regions, the earth becomes weak and the water is excessive, leading to failure in all endeavors. For庚 metal, if there is no fire to refine it, it will either result in a short lifespan or poverty. If the day stem is strong but there is no wealth in the chart, even if one lives long, they will ultimately achieve nothing.

建刃若行財官運，為人必白手成家。庚金若行巳午方，定是中年損壽。月逢羊刃，運神喜殺以嫌財輕，殺透天干，歲月怕官而喜制。殺輕制重，為人到底屯稟。殺重制輕，身旺終須發達。時帶傷官，男命決然損子，柱中印綬，女命決定無兒。印綬與傷官，為人奸吝偏淺，兼作事虛花。正財隱於地支，良賈深藏之士；官殺透於時月，浮潺淺露之人。

If the month is "Jian Lu" or "Yang Ren," and one travels through the fortune of wealth and officialdom, he will certainly build a family from nothing. For the metal of Geng, if he travels through the southern direction of Si and Wu, where fire is strong and dominates metal, he will certainly lose his life in the middle years. If "Yang Ren" appears in the month, the fortune favors "Qi Sha" to control the Yang Ren, but dislikes the light and weak wealth star. If "Qi Sha" appears in the heavenly stem, one fears to see "Zheng Guan" again in the years and fortune, but likes to have food and injury stars to control it. If the "Qi Sha" is light and the control is too heavy, the person will be troubled and restrained; if the "Qi Sha" is heavy and the control is too light, but the day stem is strong, he will eventually succeed. If the time column has "Shang Gan," the man will certainly lose his sons; if the column has too much "Yin Shou," the woman will certainly have no children—because "Yin Shou" can control food and injury stars, which are the sons' stars for a woman. If "Zheng Cai" is hidden in the earth branch, it is a man of integrity who is humble and modest; if "Guan Sha" appears in the time or month, it is a shallow and superficial person.

金白水清，聰明特達。土多火少，晦性昏朦。月逢墓庫，官殺混雜亦無傷。格用財神，比劫重逢於不利。干支同而傷官重，害子刑妻。財星旺而日主強。興家創業。二月丁火有殺，榮貴非常。子提干火無財，飄蕩之士。土怕寒而喜暖，水嫌印而宜財。身強殺淺，不宜有制。印多身旺，最喜逢財。

When gold is white and water is clear, the person is intelligent and outstanding; when there is much earth but little fire, the person's nature is dull and confused. If the month is in theStorage (storage) of辰, 戌, 丑, or 未, the official star and killer star may be mixed but will not cause harm, because the storage can hold them. If the pattern takes the wealth star as the main use, the presence of many 比肩 (same zodiac) and 劫财 (robber wealth) is not favorable. If the heavenly stem and earthly branch are of the same type and the 伤官 (harmful official) is strong, it harms the son and injures the wife. If the wealth star is strong and the day master is strong, it can establish a family and start a business. In the second month, which is the month of卯 wood, if the day master is 丁 fire and there is also 七杀 (killer star), the person will achieve great honor and wealth. If the chart is based on 子, but the heavenly stem has fire but no wealth, the person is a wanderer without support. Earth fears cold and prefers warmth, while water dislikes the overabundance of the seal star and prefers to see wealth. If the body is strong but the killer is weak, it is not suitable to have further control; if there is much seal and the body is strong, the best is to meet wealth to reduce the seal.

大抵日主是人之根基，財官為人之祿馬。財官旺而身主強，多主富貴。財官輕而日太旺，亦見貧寒。印綬多而宜見殺，傷官重而不忌官。一位食神，富貴賢良之女。滿盤金水，淫邪智慧之人。官殺混而財星多，夫多重疊。印綬多而日主旺，子息難成。甲乙木生丑月，必主光亨。壬癸水值孟秋，終當富貴。四柱中有辰龍，方為得化。三元內無比劫，可作得從。從殺者必然富貴，從財者定主富豪。棄命無從，決然夭壽。

In general, the day stem represents a person's foundation, while wealth and official positions are considered a person's禄 and 马. If wealth and official positions are strong and the day stem is also strong, it often indicates wealth and honor. However, if wealth and official positions are weak and the day stem is too strong, it may lead to poverty and hardship. If there are many印, it is favorable to see「七杀」to generate the印 and control the body. If「伤官」is heavy, it is not necessarily bad to see official positions. If there is only one「食神」, it indicates a wealthy and virtuous woman. If the entire chart is full of metal and water, it suggests a person who is morally corrupt but intelligent and cunning. If official positions and「七杀」are mixed and wealth stars are numerous, it indicates multiple husbands. If there are many印 and the day stem is strong, it is difficult to have children. If甲 and乙 wood are born in the month of丑, they will have a bright future. If壬 and癸 water are in the early autumn month of申, they will eventually achieve wealth and honor. Among the four pillars, there must be the辰 dragon for the transformation to be successful. If there are no「比肩」or「劫财」in the three elements, it can be considered as「从格」. Those who follow「七杀」will certainly be wealthy and honored, while those who follow wealth will definitely become rich. If one abandons their fate and has no way to follow, they will certainly have a short life.

先天何處？後天何處？要知來處，便是去處。四柱排定，三才次分。日干為主，配合元神。神殺相絆，輕重較量。月為提綱，論格推詳。日干為主，喜見財官。分其貴賤，次看淺深。獨則易取，亂則難尋，先看月令，次看淺深。年根為本，月令為中。日生百刻，時旺時空。身主要強，月提得令。用物為財，表實為正。干與支同，損財傷妻。月支年同，破刑祖基。

Where is the Earlier Heaven? And where is the Later Heaven? To know the origin is to know the destination—the source that gives birth to me is also the place of return. Once the four pillars are arranged, the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity are clearly distinguished in order. Taking the day stem as the main focus, we then combine it with the origin gods of each pillar. Good spirits and harmful forces are interrelated, so we must weigh their importance. The month's command is the main thread; the entire analysis of the pattern is based on this. The day stem remains the central element, and it is favorable to see wealth and official positions supporting it. First, we distinguish between high and low status, then examine the depth of the qi. When the useful god is singular and specific, it is easy to find; but when it is confused and mixed, it is difficult to seek. Therefore, we first look at the month's command, then at the depth of the solar term. The year is the root, the month's command is in the middle, and the hour has its peak and its vacancy. The day stem should be strong and healthy, and the month's command should be timely and in season. The thing used should be wealth, and the external and internal aspects should be consistent to be upright. When the heavenly stem and earthly branch are of the same type and overlap, it damages wealth and harms the wife; when the month's branch and the year's branch are the same, it destroys and injures the foundation of the ancestors.

月令建祿，多無祖屋。一見財官，自然成福。五行生旺，不慮休囚。東西南北，數盡方休。用火愁水，用木愁金。喜氣能分，禍福自真。辰戌丑未，四土之神。人元三用，透旺為真。寅申巳亥，四生之局。用物身強，遇之發福。子午卯酉，四敗之局。男犯興衰，女犯孤獨。進氣退氣，命物相爭。進氣不死，退氣不生。財官臨庫，不沖不發。四柱干支，喜刑相合。

The month's command is "Jian Lu" (establishing official), which usually means there is no ancestral property to inherit; but if wealth and official positions are compatible, good fortune will naturally come about. If the Five Phases are both born and vigorous, there is no need to worry about being weak and confined; when the fortune of the four directions has been exhausted, one's life is considered complete. Those who take fire as their useful element worry about water coming to overcome it; those who take wood as their useful element worry about metal coming to cut it. If one can clearly distinguish between what is favorable and what is unfavorable, then misfortune and good fortune can be accurately predicted. Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are the four earth gods, and among the hidden heavenly stems contained within them, three are useful. When these are revealed in the heavenly stem and are in a strong position, they are genuine. Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai form the four life cycles; if the useful element is strong and the day's ruler is also strong, encountering these will bring about good fortune. Zi, Wu, Mao, and You form the four failing cycles; if a man encounters them, his life will be full of ups and downs; if a woman encounters them, she will be lonely and without support. Qi advances and retreats, and the elements in one's fate compete with each other: those that advance, even if they are in a dead position, will not die; those that retreat, even if they are in a position of birth, will not be born. Wealth and official positions hidden in the storage places will not be revealed unless they are confronted and opened. Among the four pillars' heavenly stems and earthly branches, there are also cases where the mutual punishments are favorable and result in harmony.

官殺重逢，制殺有功。如行帝旺，逢之不凶。印綬根深，旺中不發。印綬根多，旺中不發。先印後財，自成其辱。先財後印，反成其福。傷官用財，無官有子。傷官無財，子宮有死。時上偏財，怕逢兄弟，印綬逢財，比肩不忌。拱祿拱貴，填實則凶。提綱有用，論之不同。庚日申時，透財歸祿。名利高強，比肩奪福。天元一氣，地物相同。人命得此，位列三公。

When both official (官) and killing (杀) stars appear repeatedly, if the killing star can be controlled, it is considered as having merit; if the day's main element (日主) is strong and it reaches the Prosperity (帝旺) position, it is not considered as a凶 (adverse) situation. If the印绶 (nurturing star) has a deep foundation, encountering a旺 (prosperous) period may not lead to success; similarly, if the印绶 has many roots, it also cannot manifest its strength in a旺 position — these two sentences are repeated and have the same meaning. If the印绶 appears first and then the财 (wealth star) appears, the wealth star will damage the印绶, leading to self-humiliation; if the财 appears first and then the印绶, the wealth star generates the official star, which in turn generates the印绶, resulting in good fortune. If the伤官 (harmful official) can be used with财, even without an official star, there will be children; if the伤官 lacks财 to release its energy, the child star will be in a dead position. For偏财 (biased wealth) in the hour position, it is feared that brothers or similar elements (比肩) will compete and take away the wealth; but if the印绶 is the useful element and财 appears, the presence of比肩 is not to be feared, because比肩 can counteract the财 and protect the印绶. In the case of拱禄 (supporting禄) or拱贵 (supporting贵), if the actual element fills the position, it becomes凶 (adverse). If the month's main element is itself a useful star, the argument is different from the above. For aGeng Metal day main element born in the申 hour, if the heavenly stem reveals the wealth star and the hour is禄 (favorable position), there will be great fame and fortune, but fear that比肩 will take away the fortune. If the heavenly stems are all the same and pure, and the earthly branches are also the same, a person with such a configuration may reach the rank of the Three Grand Ministers (三公).

八字連珠，元神有用。造化逢之，名利必重。金神帶殺，身旺為奇。更行火地，名利當時。六甲生春，時犯金神。水鄉不發，土重名真。甲乙丑月，時帶金神。月干見殺，雙目不明。甲寅重寅，二巳刑殺。終身必損，遇火難發。乙日卯月，金神剛烈。富貴比肩，財旺死絕。天干二丙，地支全寅。更行生印，死見凶臨。火旺來寅，透土坐申。衣祿多厚，見水傷身。

The eight characters of the heavenly stems and earthly branches are connected in sequence like beads on a string, and the Origin God plays an important role. When a person's fate meets this pattern, their fame and wealth will be substantial. The "Golden God" comes with seven killers, and if the day stem is strong, it forms a special pattern; if the person then goes through the southern fire region, their fame and wealth will come quickly. Those born on the sixth heavenly stem (Jia) in spring and with the Golden God in the hour branch will not prosper if they go through water regions, but they will achieve success if they have heavy earth. If Jia or Yi wood is born in the month of Chou and has the Golden God in the hour branch, and if the month stem also has seven killers, they will suffer from blindness. If Jia Yin day is born with another Jia Yin and two Si branches that form a killing pattern, they will suffer lifelong injuries, even if they meet fire, they will not achieve success. If Yi wood is the day stem and born in the month of Mao with the Golden God, their nature is fierce and strong; although they can be wealthy and equal to others, once wealth increases, they will enter a dead and dangerous place. If there are two Bing stems in the heavenly stem and the earthly branch has Yin, and if the person goes through a fortune that generates the mother and strengthens the self, they will face danger even in a dead place. If fire is strong and the fortune goes to Yin, and if the heavenly stem shows earth and the day stem is seated on Shen, their clothing and food will be abundant, but if they meet water, they will suffer injuries.

六戌生寅，月令水金。火鄉有救，見土刑身。己日戌月，火神無氣。多水多金，眼昏目閉。秋金坐午，丙丁透露。運至離明，血傷泉路。金旺秋時，二庚夾丙。遇卯傷情，逢離順境。庚金坐午，辛金坐未。煞旺西方，東生取貴。辛逢卯日，年月見酉。時帶朝陽，為僧行丑。辛日坐亥，月莫臨戌。水運若行，須防目疾。辛日坐巳，官印遇祿。順行南方，顯貴榮福。

On the sixth day of Wu, if born in the month of Yin and the month also has water and metal, then traveling to the fire region brings salvation—fire warms the earth and controls metal; if earth also comes to assist the self, it instead causes harm. For the day ruler of Ji soil born in the month of Xu, the fire in Xu has already entered the warehouse and has no strength, and if there is more water and metal in the column, it leads to excessive leakage and consumption, resulting in eye problems and blockage. In autumn, when metal is seated on Wu, and the fire of Bing and Ding appears in the sky, traveling to the southern region of Li (Fire) leads to blood injuries and entering the underworld. In autumn, when metal is strong and two Geng metals are flanking one Bing, encountering卯 wood causes wealth to harm the nature, but encountering southern fire brings favorable circumstances. When Geng metal is seated on Wu and Xin metal is seated on You, they are both seated under fire and earth; the seven killers are strong in the western metal region, so one must go to the eastern wood and fire region to achieve status. When Xin metal meets卯 day and the year and month also have You, You and卯 are in conflict; if the time has the 'sun rising' Zi hour, it often leads to becoming a monk, and traveling in the year of Chou. When the day ruler of Xin metal is seated on Hai, the month branch should not have Xu; if traveling in the water region, one must beware of eye diseases. When the day ruler of Xin metal is seated on Si, the fire of Bing in Si is the official, the earth of Wu is the seal, and Geng metal gets growth, the official and seal meet the禄 and Qi, traveling smoothly to the south brings fame and honor.

酉金逢離，透土何慮。無土月傷，壽元不住。陰金遇火，逢土成刑。陽金遇火，透土成名。壬寅壬戌，陽土透干。不混官星，名崇祿顯。壬癸兼金，生於酉申。土旺則貴，水旺則貧。癸向巳宮，財宮拘印。運至南方，利名必振。癸日巳亥，殺財透露。地合傷官，有勞無福。癸日申提，卯寅戌時。年殺月劫，林下孤悽。癸日干己，陰煞重逢。無官混雜，名利富貴。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) When the metal of You is confronted by the fire of Li in the south, if the heavenly stem reveals earth to mediate and transform the fire into metal, there is nothing to worry about. However, if there is no earth, the metal god of the month is injured, and the lifespan is not secure. When the Yin metal Xin meets fire and also encounters earth, too much earth buries the metal and causes harm. When the Yang metal Geng meets fire and earth is revealed in the heavenly stem, fire generates earth, and earth generates metal, which can lead to fame and success. On the days of Renyin and Renxu, if the Yang earth appears in the heavenly stem as an official star, as long as it is not mixed with seven killers, the position will be high and the official fortune will be prominent. When the water of Ren and Gui is accompanied by metal and born in the months of You or Shen, if earth is strong, the metal and water are controlled and thus bring wealth. If water is strong, it becomes excessive and leads to poverty. On the day of Gui water facing the Si palace, Si contains Bing and Wu, which are wealth and official positions, and also restrains the Yin metal of Geng. When the fortune reaches the southern fire land, fame and reputation will surely rise. On the day of Gui water, if Si and Hai are both present, Si contains Wu earth as a killer and Bing fire as wealth, both the killer and wealth are revealed, and the hidden official is also formed in the earth branch, leading to toil without happiness. On the day of Gui water, if the main stem is Shen and the hour is in Mao, Yin, or Xu, and there is a killer in the year and a劫 in the month, it indicates a lonely and desolate fate in old age. On the day of Gui water, if the heavenly stem reveals Ji, it means the killer of Yin earth is repeated, but as long as there is no official star to mix, it still indicates fame, fortune, and wealth.

殺多有制，女人必貴。官星犯重，濁濫淫類。陽火申提，無根從煞。有根兩旺，脫根壽促。壬日戊提，癸干未月。運喜東方，逢沖即絕。乙日酉月，見水為奇。有根丑絕，無根寅危。庚日申時，柱中金局，支無會合，傷官劫妻。癸日寅提，壬日亥時，莫犯提綱，禍福別推。提綱有用，最忌刑沖。沖運則吉，沖用則凶。三奇透露，日干要強。其根有用，富貴榮昌。

Seven Killers, although numerous, if controlled, indicate a woman will be prosperous and distinguished; repeated appearances of the official star lead to confusion and disorder. If the day stem is Jia (Yang Fire) and the main star is Shen (Monkey), but the day stem has no root, it is necessary to follow the killer. If the day stem has a root and both the day stem and the killer are strong, but the root is lost, the lifespan will be short. If the day stem is Ren (Water) and the main star is Wu (Earth), with癸 (Water) in the sixth month, the favorable direction is the East, where wood controls earth. If there is a clash, it leads to a dire situation. If the day stem is Yi (Wood) in the酉 (Metal) month, and water is present to transform the killer and nourish the day stem, it is very favorable. If the day stem has a root, it fears entering Chou (Ox) where it is exhausted; if it has no root, arriving at寅 (Rat) brings danger. If the day stem is Geng (Metal) in the申 (Monkey) hour, and the column forms a metal group, but the earth branches have no other combinations to release or transform the energy, the official star without control leads to the destruction of wife and wealth. If the day stem is寅 (Rat) and the main star is Wu (Earth), or the day stem is Ren (Water) in the亥 (Pig) hour, they should not clash with the main star. The fortune and misfortune must be judged separately. If the main star in the month is a useful god, it is most unfavorable to have a clash or a clash. If the clash is with a forbidden god, it is favorable; if it is with a useful god, it is unfavorable. If the three marvels are revealed in the heavenly stem, the day stem must be strong. If the foundation can be used for oneself, then wealth, honor, and prosperity will be achieved.

十干化氣，有影無形。無中生有，禍福難憑。十惡大敗，格中不忌，若會財官，反成富貴。格局推詳，以殺為重。制煞為權，何愁損用。煞不離印，印不離煞。殺印相生，功名顯達。時煞無根，煞旺最貴。時煞多根，煞旺不利。八月官星，大忌卯丁。卯丁克破，有情無情。印綬比肩，喜行財鄉。印無比肩，畏行財鄉。財官印綬，大忌比肩。傷官七煞，反助為權。

The transformed energies of the ten heavenly stems are only shadows without real forms, a concept of creating something from nothing. Using them to judge fortune and misfortune is unreliable. The so-called "Shi'e Dabai" day does not necessarily bring bad fortune in a good pattern. If the wealth and official positions are combined, it can lead to great wealth and honor. When examining the pattern, the "seven killer" is most important: if the killer is controlled, it becomes power, so there is no need to worry about it harming the useful god. The killer cannot exist without the seal, and the seal cannot exist without the killer. When the killer and the seal mutually generate each other, success and fame will be achieved. If the seven killer appears in the hour position but has no root, a strong killer is most valuable; if the seven killer in the hour position has many roots, even a strong killer is not beneficial. In August, when the metal of You is in command and the official star is taken, it is very dangerous to see卯 and丁—卯 conflicts with You, and丁 controls metal, one conflict and one control, which seems to be harmonious but is actually not. If the "seal" is the useful god and the column has "similar shoulders," it is good to go to the wealth area, because the similar shoulders can block the wealth and protect the seal. If the seal has no similar shoulders to protect it, then it is afraid of going to the wealth area. If the wealth, official, or seal is the useful god, it is very dangerous for similar shoulders to divide and take away. As for the "injury star" and the "seven killer," they can restrain each other and help achieve power.

傷官見官，格中大忌。不損用神，何愁官至。日祿居時，青雲得路。月令財官，遇之吉助。壬騎龍背，見戌無情。寅多則富，辰多則榮。日德金神，月逢土旺，雖有名利，祖業飄蕩。甲日金神，偏宜火地。己日金神，何勞火制。六甲寅月，透財時節。西北行程，九流成業。陽火無根，水鄉必忌。陰火無根，水鄉有救。年干會火，日時會金。己干用印，官澈名清。

"The concept of 'hurt official meeting official' is a major problem in the structure; but as long as it does not damage the useful god, the arrival of the official star is not something to worry about. If the day's fortune is exactly at the hour position, it is a pattern of ascending to the clouds and achieving success. If the month's stem already has wealth and official star, encountering such a situation is beneficial. The pattern of 'Rén riding on the dragon's back' becomes无情 when the Xu is in conflict with the Chen. If there are many Yin in the earth branches, it indicates wealth, because Yin can combine with the wealth in the午. If there are many Chen in the earth branches, it indicates honor, because Chen can open the official warehouse in the戌. If the day's main stem is 'day virtue' and also carries 'metal god', and the month's stem meets strong earth, although there may be fame and fortune, the ancestral property will ultimately be unstable. For the metal god of Jia day, it is more suitable to go to the southern fire land for tempering; for the metal god of Ji day, since the earth can generate metal, there is no need for fire to control it. For the sixth day of Jia born in the寅 month with wealth appearing in the hour, going to the northwest can achieve success in miscellaneous arts. If the Yang fire of Bing has no root, water land is definitely to be avoided; if the Yin fire of Ding has no root, water land is actually helpful. If the year stem forms a fire pattern and the day and hour form a metal pattern, for the Ji earth day main stem using the seal as the useful god, the official star is clear and the reputation is upright."

辛金月辰，庚無丑庫。逆數清孤，順行豪富。辛金坐酉，財官臨印。順行南方，名利必振。土生四季，日坐庚辛。何愁主弱，旺地成名。壬坐午位，祿馬同鄉。重遇火局，格最高強。傷官之格，女人最忌。帶財帶印，返成富貴。官星桃花，福祿堪誇。煞星桃花，朝劫暮嗟。食神生旺，勝似財官。濁之則賤，清之則發。此法玄玄，微妙難言。學者得授，千金莫傳。

Xin metal is born in the辰 month, and if there is no丑 to serve as a metal storage place forGeng metal, then when the big destiny runs in reverse, it will be lofty and cold; but when it runs forward, it will be wealthy and prosperous. If the day stem is seated on酉, and wealth and official positions are located at the印 position, then when the destiny runs to the southern fire land, fame and fortune will certainly rise. When earth is born in the four seasons of辰,戌,丑, and未, and the day stem is seated onGeng or Xin, there is no need to worry about the weakness of the day stem; when it reaches a prosperous place, it can certainly achieve fame. If the day stem is seated on午, and the午 contains丁 fire as wealth and己 earth as official, it is called "Lù Mǎ Tóng Xiāng" (fame and horse in the same hometown); if it meets fire again, the pattern is the highest. The pattern of "injury official" is most disliked by women, because injury official directly harms the husband's star; but if it is accompanied by wealth to transform or by印 to control, it can instead achieve wealth and honor. If the official star is accompanied by "taohua" (flower), then blessings and honors can be boasted; if the seven killers are accompanied by taohua, then there will be robbery in the morning and sighs in the evening, and the whole day is restless. If the food god gets strong and prosperous energy, it is better than wealth and official; if it is mixed with turbid energy, it will be lowly; if it is pure and unimpeded, it will be successful. This method is very profound and subtle, difficult to explain; if a learner gets a teacher, even if he has a thousand gold, he should not lightly pass it on to others.

陽木無根，生於丑月。水多轉貴，金多則折。乙木無根，生臨丑月。金多轉貴，火多則折。丙火無根，子申全見。無制無生，此身貧賤。六甲坐申，三重見子。運至北方，須防橫死。丙臨申位，陽水大忌。有制身強，旺成名利。己入亥宮，怕逢陰木。月逢印生，自然成福。

The heavenly stem Jia (Yang Wood) without a root born in the month of Chou (Ox), if there is an excess of water, it turns into a noble position, because water nourishes wood; but if there is an excess of metal, the wood is broken. The heavenly stem Yi (Yin Wood) without a root born in the month of Chou, if there is an excess of metal, it turns into a noble position, because when the wood is extremely weak, it yields to the killing force; but if there is an excess of fire, it overflows and weakens the spirit, leading to loss. The heavenly stem Bing (Yang Fire) as the day master without a root, if the stems Zi and Shen are all present, the water forms a group, there is neither control nor support, and the person will certainly be poor and lowly. The day master of heavenly stem Jiā (Sixth Heavenly Stem) sitting on Shen, if there are three instances of Zi, the water group is formed between Shen and Zi, the wood floats without support, and when the fortune reaches the northern water region, there is a risk of sudden death. The heavenly stem Bing (Yang Fire) at the position of Shen, most fears the Yang water Ren (Ren) to control it; if there is Wu (Earth) to control the water and the day master is strong, when it reaches a prosperous place, it can achieve fame and gain. The day master of heavenly stem Ji (Earth) entering the亥 (Hai) palace, fears encountering Yin Wood Yi to weaken itself; if the month has the birth star (mother) to nourish it, it naturally achieves good fortune.

己日逢殺，印旺財伏。運轉東南。貴高財足。壬寅壬戌，陽土透出。不混官星，名顯榮祿。陰水無根，火鄉有貴。陽水無根，火鄉即畏。丁酉陰柔，不怕多水。比肩透露，格中反忌。戊寅日主，何愁殺旺。露火成名，水來漂盪。庚午日主，支火炎炎，見土則貴，見水為嫌。辛未身弱，卯提入格。癸酉身弱，見財成格。癸巳無根，火土重見。透財名彰，露根則賤。

The day master of Ji soil meets seven杀 and the印 is strong, with wealth hidden and not apparent. When it moves to the southeast region of wood and fire, the seven杀 is transformed and the印 is strengthened, leading to high status and abundant wealth. For Renyin and Renxu days, when the yang soil Wu appears in the sky as seven杀, as long as it does not mix with the official position, there will be great fame and honor. For the Yin water Gui without root, when it reaches the fire region, it gains noble status, because extreme weakness allows it to follow the wealth. For the Yang water Ren without root, once it reaches the fire region, it becomes fearful. For the day master Dingyou, which is Yin and weak, it does not fear excessive water, as weakness allows it to follow. If the "twin brother" appears and helps the day master, breaking the following trend, it becomes a忌 in the pattern. For the day master Wuyin, why worry about the strong seven杀 of Jia wood? The fire in Yin can transform the seven杀; as long as fire appears, it can achieve fame, but if water appears, it will be unstable and fail. For the day master Gengwu with strong fire in the earth branch, if earth comes to drain the fire and generate metal, it becomes noble; if water comes to stimulate the fire, it is undesirable. For the day master Xinwei, which is weak, if卯 is the main element, it can form a pattern. For the day master Guiyou, which is weak, if wealth appears, it can form a pattern. For the day master Guisi without root, with heavy fire and earth, if the wealth star appears, it gains fame, but if the root appears, it becomes lowly, because the following pattern is broken.

甲乙無根，怕逢申酉。殺合逢之，雙目必朽。甲木無根，生於五月。水多轉貴，金多則折。乙木酉月，見水為奇。有根丑絕，無根寅危。乙木坐酉，庚丁透露。二庫歸根，孤神得失。丙火申提，無根從殺。有根南旺，脫根壽促。陽火無根，水鄉必忌。陰火無根，水鄉有救。

Jia and Yi wood, when rootless, fear encountering the metal of Shen and You; if the killing star combines with them and appears prominently, the eyes will surely be ruined. Jia wood, when rootless and born in the month of Wu fire, will become noble if there is much water, but will be broken if there is much metal. Yi wood born in the month of You, when water comes to transform the killing star and nourish itself, is most favorable; rooted wood entering Chou becomes extinct, while rootless wood reaching Yin becomes dangerous. Yi wood sitting on You, with both Geng metal and Ding fire revealed, Geng is the killing star and Ding is the food and injury that can control the killing star; if both Chou and Xu are rooted, isolated spirits will clearly show gains and losses. Bing fire, with Shen as its main element and the day's main element rootless, can only surrender to the killing star; if it has a root and the southern fire is strong, once it loses its root, its lifespan will be short. Yang fire Bing, when rootless, fears the water country; Yin fire Ding, when rootless, benefits from the water country, because extreme weakness can follow.

陰火酉月，棄命就財，北方入格，南地為災。戊己亥月，身弱為美。卯月同推，嫌根劫比。庚金無根，寅官火局。南方有貴，須防壽促。辛巳陰柔，休囚官殺。運限加金，聰明顯達。壬日戌提，癸干未月。運喜東方，逢沖則絕。棄命從財，須要會財。棄命從殺，須要會殺。從財忌殺，從殺喜財。若逢根氣，命殞無猜。

A person with a Yin fire day stem born in the酉 month can abandon their destiny and follow the wealth, and if their fortune moves to the northern water regions, they enter the proper pattern; however, if it moves to the southern fire regions, it brings disaster, because fire supports the person and breaks the pattern of following wealth. Those with戊 or己 earth born in the亥 month find it favorable to be weak, as weakness allows them to follow wealth; similarly, those born in the卯 month follow the same logic, but they are disliked if there is a root in the column or if there are 「twin brothers」 or 「robber wealth」 to support the person. Those with庚 metal without a root, with丙 fire in寅 as official and the branches forming a fire pattern, may have noble status when moving to the southern regions, but they should still be cautious of a short life. Those withXinsi day stem, being Yin and soft, have officials and killers in a weak and confined state; if the fortune moves to the metal regions to support the person, they may become intelligent and successful. Those with壬 water day stem, with戌 as the main stem and癸 dryness born in the未 month, find it favorable to move to the eastern wood regions to loosen the earth; if they encounter a clash, they fall into a dire situation. In summary, those who abandon their destiny to follow wealth must have a wealth pattern in the column; those who abandon their destiny to follow the killer must have a killer pattern in the column. Those following wealth should avoid the seven killers stealing energy, while those following the killer should welcome wealth to nourish the killer. If the destiny still retains a bit of root and does not completely abandon it, then death is certain.

有病方為貴，無傷不是奇。格中如去病，財祿喜相隨。寅卯多金丑，貧富高低走。南地怕逢申，北方休見酉。建祿生提月，財官喜透天。不宜身再旺，惟喜茂財源。土厚多逢火，歸金旺遇秋。冬天水木泛，名利總虛浮。甲乙生居卯，金多反吉祥。

If there is a deficiency in one's destiny, it can become a noble pattern; if there is no damage, it is not considered special. Within a pattern, if this 'deficiency' can be removed, wealth and official positions will naturally follow. In the case of many metals and the earthy branch 'Chou' appearing in the strong wood of 'Yin' and 'Mao', poverty and wealth, high and low status, are determined here. Those born in the southern fire region should avoid encountering 'Shen' metal, and those born in the northern water region should not see 'You' metal, as these all damage the original pattern's climate and the useful god. If the month is 'Jian Lu', it is favorable to have wealth and official positions appearing in the sky; it is not suitable for the day's main element to go into a strong phase again, but rather to have abundant sources of wealth. When the earth is thick, it is better to have fire to assist; when metal is in its original position, it is favorable to meet a strong phase in autumn. In winter, if there is too much water and the wood is floating, fame and fortune will always be hollow and not substantial. If 'Jia' and 'Yi' wood are born in the month of 'Mao' and there is a lot of metal, the metal can shape the wood into an object, which is actually auspicious.

不宜重見殺，火地得衣糧。火忌西方酉，金沉怕水鄉。木神休見午，水到卯中傷。土宿休行亥，臨官在巳宮。南方根有旺，西北莫相逢。陰日朝陽格，無根月建辰。西方還有貴，惟怕火來侵。乙木生居酉，莫逢全巳丑。富貴坎離宮，貧窮申酉守。

Continuing from the previous passage, the wood of the卯 month, though suitable for seeing metal, should not have the "seven killers" appearing repeatedly. If one moves to the southern fire land to control the killer, one will gain food, clothing, and salary. Fire is most disliked in the western酉 land, and heavy metal is feared to enter the water land. The wood deity should not meet the午 fire, as it would cause self-destruction. Water traveling to the卯 land will be weakened by the wood. The earth star should not go to the亥 land, as it is the earth's dead land; the earth's "officialdom" is in the巳 palace. The southern fire and earth land has strong root energy, so one should not meet the northwest metal and water land. The "sun rising in the morning" pattern is when the day ruler has no root and the month builder is in the辰 land; this pattern is still noble when moving to the western metal land, but it fears the southern fire to attack and suppress. For the ethereal wood born in the酉 month, one should not meet the巳 and丑 to form a metal circle; if the destiny moves to the northern坎 water and southern离 fire land, one will be wealthy and noble, but if staying in the申 and酉 metal land, one will be poor.

有殺只論殺，無殺方論用。只要去殺星，不怕提綱重。甲乙若逢申，殺印暗相生。木旺金逢旺，冠袍必掛身。離火怕重逢，北方返有功。雖然宜見水，猶恐對提沖。八月官星旺，甲逢秋氣深。財神兼有助，名利自然亨。曲直生春月，庚辛干上逢。

When there is a "seven killer" in the pillar, one should only consider the killer and not discuss other factors; if there is no killer, then one should consider the useful god. As long as the killer star can be removed, there is no fear of the heavy killer energy from the month's stem. If Jia or Yi wood meets Shen, the庚 gold in Shen is the killer, and the壬 water is the seal. The killer and seal mutually generate in secret, forming a good situation. If the wood is strong and the metal is also strong, the metal and wood complement each other, and one will certainly achieve honor and official position. Southern fire is feared for being too heavy; if it meets water again, it will be beneficial. Although it is said that water is suitable to relieve the fire, there is still fear that it directly conflicts with the month's stem and branch. In August, the official star of You metal is most powerful. If Jia wood meets it in autumn, and the autumn energy is deep, if the wealth god also helps to generate the official, fame and fortune will naturally be smooth. The "curved and straight" pattern born in spring month, if the heavenly stem also meets Geng or Xin, it should be discussed further in the following text.

南離推富貴，坎地卻為凶。甲乙生三月，庚辛戌未存。丑宮壬癸位，何慮見無根。木茂宜金火，身衰鬼作關。時分西與北，輕重辨東南。時上胞胎格，月逢印綬通。殺宮行運助，職位列三公。二子不沖午，二寅不沖申。二午不沖子，二申不沖寅。

Continuing from the previous text, the "Qu Zhi" pattern, when the wood is born in spring and there are庚 and辛 metals on the heavenly stem, if the person goes to the southern direction of the fire element to control the metal, it is considered as a prosperous and wealthy fate. However, if the person goes to the northern direction of the water element to nourish the metal, it becomes a bad omen. When甲 and乙 woods are born in the third month of the earth element, and there are庚 and辛 metals along with戌 and未 earths, the丑 position is also the position of壬 and癸 waters, so there is no need to worry about the day's main element being rootless. When the wood's energy is strong, it is suitable to see metal to cut and fire to release its brilliance; when the day's main element is weak, the official and killer elements become "ghosts," becoming an obstacle that cannot be passed. The hour should distinguish between the western and northern directions, and the weight should distinguish between the eastern and southern directions. For the "Shi Shang Bao Tai" pattern, the month must have the印绶 element to connect; if further assisted by the seven killer element's palace in the big fortune, the official position can reach the level of the Three Grand Ministers. As for the branch conflicts, two子 do not conflict with one午, two寅 do not conflict with one申, two午 do not conflict with one子, two申 do not conflict with one寅 — when many are not against few, they cannot actually conflict.

得一分三格，財官印綬全。運中逢克破，一命喪黃泉。進氣死不死，退氣生不生。終年無發旺，猶忌少年刑。時上偏財格，干頭忌比肩。月生身主旺，貴氣福重添。運行十載數，上下五年分。先看流年歲，深知來往旬。時上一位貴，藏在支中是。主主要剛強，名利方有氣。

If one can view a single element as three different categories, then wealth, officialdom, and official seal are all present; such a destiny will be ruined if it meets arestrain or destruction in the big years. If the energy is advancing, even if it is in a dead position, it will not die; if the energy has already declined, even if it meets a favorable position, it will not be born. If one does not see any opportunity for prosperity throughout the year, it is also advisable to avoid punishments and injuries in youth. For the pattern of "biased wealth in the hour," the heavenly stem most dislikes "same kind" to compete and take away; if the month stem can generate and support and the day stem is strong, then the noble quality and blessings will be further enhanced. Each big year governs ten years, the first five years focus on the heavenly stem, and the last five years focus on the earthly branch; first examine the fortune and misfortune of the current year's heavenly stem, and deeply investigate the fate within the ten-day cycle. What is called "the importance of the hour stem" is hidden within the earthly branch; in the end, the day stem must be strong, so that fame and fortune can be inherited.

四柱排定，三才次分。專以日上天元，配合八字干支，支中有見不見之刑，無時不有。凡看命，先看四柱年月日時，次分天地人三元。乾為天元，支為地元。以支中所藏者為人元，年為基根，月為提綱，日為命主，時為分野，故以日主天元配合，取其官貴財印鬼敗傷爭。此論八字支干有見不見之形，造化生旺制克衰絕，只是支中所藏之造化也，無時不有。四季中有墓絕中餘氣也，五行休旺，配合生死也，刑沖剋破，變化也。或三合六合之貴地，雖祿馬妻財子孫父母兄弟，皆是見不見之刑，無時而不有也。神殺相絆，輕重較量。神者，貴人也。殺者，七殺也。若神殺混雜，看入節氣之深淺，或有去官留殺，或有去殺留官，四柱或歲運，亦當知輕重較量也。

Once the four pillars are arranged, the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity become clearly distinguished. The main focus is on the heavenly stem of the day pillar, which is used to harmonize with the entire set of the eight characters. Within the earth branches, there are both visible and invisible conflicts and interactions, which are constantly present. When examining a person's destiny, one should first look at the four pillars of year, month, day, and hour, then divide them into the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity: the heavenly stems are the heavenly element, the earth branches are the earthly element, and the hidden heavenly stems within the earth branches are the human element. The year represents the foundation, the month the outline, the day the person's destiny, and the hour the domain. Therefore, one should use the heavenly stem of the day to harmonize with the entire chart, and extract the officials, noblemen, wealth, and their corresponding influences, as well as the ghosts, failures, injuries, and conflicts. The phrase "visible and invisible forms" in the eight characters refers to the generation, strength, control, conflict, decline, and extinction in the process of transformation, which are all caused by the hidden elements within the earth branches, constantly present. Among the four seasons of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, there are places of burial, extinction, and residual energy; the prosperity and decline of the five elements are combined with birth and death; conflicts, clashes, control, and destruction are the sources of change. For example, the noble places of triple harmony and six harmony, as well as the禄 (LU), 马 (MA), 妻财 (QI CAI), 子孙 (ZI SUN), 父母 (FU MU), and 兄弟 (XIONG DI), all belong to "visible and invisible conflicts," which are constantly present. The saying "the interaction between divine influences and destructive forces, with a comparison of their weight" refers to the divine influences as noblemen and the destructive forces as seven killers. If noblemen and seven killers appear together, one should consider the depth of the solar term, or choose to remove the official and keep the seven killer, or remove the seven killer and keep the official. Whether in the four pillars or in the years and months of destiny, one should know how to compare their weight.

若乃時逢七殺，見之未必為凶。月制干強，七殺反為權印。此論時上一位貴格，只用一位，方為可貴。別位不要再見。始為清貴。若年月上再見之，反為辛苦艱難之命。要日干生旺，不畏刑傷，羊刃為人性重，剛執不屈，若四柱中元有制伏，卻要行官旺運，然後可發福，又不可專言制伏，貴在得其中道，乃盡法無民之喻。假如甲申，丙寅，乙卯，辛巳，此命專用日干旺，時上偏官，月上制伏，此是史彌遠衛王之命也。壬子，庚戌，戊戌，甲寅，時上偏官，月上制伏，行丙寅東方運，白手發財成家。庚子，戊子，戊庚，甲寅，時上偏官，年上制伏，早年登第，歷仕至尚書，乃先年巡按繡衣李如圭八字也。

If the time stem meets the seven deadly stars, encountering them does not necessarily mean misfortune; if the month stem controls the day stem and the day stem is strong, the seven deadly stars can instead become a noble official position. This refers to the pattern of 'a noble official in the hour position'. The seven deadly stars should appear only once to be considered valuable; if they appear in other columns, it becomes a complicated and difficult fate. This pattern requires the day stem to be strong and prosperous to avoid being harmed. People with the 'Yangren' pattern are serious in character, stubborn and unwilling to yield. If the four pillars already have a god that controls the seven deadly stars, one should go through a period of official prosperity to gain fortune; however, it is not advisable to focus solely on controlling the seven deadly stars. The key is to find the middle way, just as the saying goes: 'when laws are applied to the extreme, there are no people left to govern.' For example, the birth chart of Jiashen, Bingyin, Yimao, and Xinsi specializes in a strong and prosperous day stem, with the seven deadly star in the hour position and the month stem with fire controlling it, which was the birth chart of Shi Miyan, a prince of the Song dynasty. The birth chart of Renzi, Gengxu, Wuxu, and Jiayin has the seven deadly star in the hour position and the month stem controlling it, and when it reaches the eastern wood period of Bingyin, it achieves wealth from nothing and establishes a family. The birth chart of Gengzi, Wuzi, Wuxu, and Jiayin (the original day column is 'Wugeng', but there is a mistake in the text, so it is recorded as is) has the seven deadly star in the hour position and the year stem controlling it, achieving success early in life and holding high official positions, which was the birth chart of Li Rugui, the inspector general of the imperial court.

財官印綬全備，藏蓄於四季之中。此論雜氣財官印綬格。四季者，辰戌丑未也，乃天地不正之氣，為雜氣也。蓋辰中有乙木餘氣，壬癸之庫墓，有戊己之正位，辰戌丑未各隨所藏之氣而言之。此四者藏蓄雜氣，為我之官星財氣祿馬印綬也。須看四柱天元透出何字為福，次分節氣淺深。若殺旺官少，要制伏，不喜財，若主旺相沖，要行財運庫旺，大抵福聚之地，不可破傷，如無所忌，大發財。假如丙戌，戊戌，甲午，己巳，雜氣財官格。此命用辛官，己為財，戌中有辛金餘氣，戊己土為財，史太師越王浩命。辛丑，壬辰，丙戌，乙未，此八字是邵豳的。行官印運，早年登科，仕至御史。辛未，辛丑，庚戌，庚辰，此八字亦辰戌丑未全，奈比劫多，又土重金埋，行酉運身旺，背逐之鄉，所以為刀筆吏，功名無成，終自鰥獨。

"The wealth, official star, seal, and fortune are all complete, stored within the four seasons"—this refers to the "Mixed Qi Wealth and Official Star and Seal and Fortune Pattern." The term "four seasons" refers to the Earthly Branches Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, which are considered the improper or mixed energies of heaven and earth, hence called "mixed qi." Chen contains the residual energy of Yi wood, is the tomb of Ren and Gui water, and is the proper position of Wu and Ji earth. Each of these four branches is analyzed based on the energies they contain. These four branches store mixed qi, which are the sources of my official star, wealth,禄 and 马 (which refer to official rank and horse, symbolizing power), and seal. One must look at which heavenly stem appears in the four pillars to determine fortune, and then consider the depth of the seasonal changes. If the seven killing star is strong but the official star is weak, it is necessary to control and subdue it; wealth is not desired to nourish the killing star. If the day master is strong and the buried treasure branch is in conflict, then a fortune path of wealth is needed to make the buried treasure flourish. In general, the place where fortune gathers should not be damaged; if there are no prohibitions, great wealth can be achieved. For example, the birth chart of Bing Xu, Wu Xu, Jia Wu, and Ji Si is a mixed qi wealth and official star pattern. In this case, the official star is the residual energy of Xin metal in Xu, and the wealth is Wu and Ji earth, which are the wealth of Jia wood. This is the birth chart of the famous historian Shi Hao. The birth chart of Xin Chou, Ren Chen, Bing Xu, and Yi Wei is that of Shao Bin, who had an official and seal fortune path, passed the imperial exams early, and held the position of imperial censor. The birth chart of Xin Wei, Xin Chou, Geng Xu, and Geng Chen also includes all four of the Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei branches, but there are too many rivals and thieves of wealth, and the earth is too heavy, burying the metal. Although the path of You (metal) strengthens the body, it is a place where one turns away from fortune and follows the horse, so he only became a minor official and failed to achieve official rank, living a lonely and unmarried life all his life.

官星財氣長生，鎮居於寅申巳亥。此財官生旺於四孟，寅申巳亥，乃五行長生之地。如壬申，辛亥，己巳，丙寅，此命先榮後辱，己用甲為官，亥中有甲木長生，己用壬為財，申中有壬水長生，己用丙為印綬，寅中有丙火長生，巳中有金長生，此四孟格局。壬寅，乙巳，癸亥，庚申，此八字初行丙午丁未運好，一到酉戌亥，巳中丙戊財官死於酉，用神損傷，家自消乏，妻子俱喪。

"The official star and wealth qi are in a state of growth, residing in寅, 申, 巳, and 亥" — this refers to the prosperity of wealth and official star in the first month of each season. The four beginning months are the first months of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with the earthly branches being寅, 申, 巳, and 亥, which are also the places of growth for the five phases. For example, in the birth chart ofRenshen, Xinhai, Jisi, and Bingyin, there was initial honor and success but later disgrace: 己 earth takes 甲 wood as official star, and 甲 wood is in growth in亥; 己 earth takes 壬 water as wealth, and 壬 water is in growth in申; 己 earth takes 丙 fire as intellectual support, and 丙 fire is in growth in寅; and 庚 metal is also in growth in巳. All four useful gods are seated on the growth position, which is known as the four beginning pattern. Another example is the birth chart ofRenyin, Yisi, Guihai, and Gengshen. Initially, the journey throughBingwu and Dingwei was favorable, but once reaching酉, 戌, and 亥, the 丙 fire and 戊 earth in巳 died in酉, causing damage to the useful gods, leading to the decline of family fortune, and the death of wife and children.

庚申時逢戊日，名食神干旺之方。歲月犯甲丙寅卯，此乃遇而不遇。此乃專旺食神格。戊以庚為食神，其中有庚金建祿，戊土用水為財，申中有水長生，乃財旺也。或用乙為官星，庚能合卯中乙木，為戊土官貴氣。若四柱透出甲丙寅卯四字，則壞了申中庚之貴氣，此乃遇而不遇也。丙子，己亥，戊辰，庚申，此八字乃一生員的，緣露了丙字，但中備卷三次，庚子年起貢，運行甲辰水土庫於辰，用神入墓，卒於北京。

At the Geng Shen hour on a Wu day, the name of the Useful God is in its strong position; if the year and month are in the combination of Jia, Bing, Yin, and Mao, this is called 'Meeting but Not Meeting' in the 'Exclusive Prosperity of the Useful God' pattern. Wu earth takes Geng metal as its Useful God, and Geng metal is in its strong position in Shen. Wu earth also takes water as its wealth, and in Shen, Ren water is in its growth position, so wealth is also strong. Alternatively, taking Yi wood as the official star, Geng metal can combine with Yi wood in Mao, bringing official and noble energy to Wu earth. If the four pillars reveal Jia, Bing, Yin, and Mao, Jia wood will overcome Wu earth and Bing fire will overcome Geng metal, which will damage the noble energy of Geng metal in Shen, and this is called 'Meeting but Not Meeting'. For example, the八字 of Bing Zi, Ji Hai, Wu Chen, and Geng Shen is the destiny of a candidate for the imperial examination. It was only because the heavenly stem revealed Bing that the Useful God was harmed; although he passed the examination three times and was recommended for the imperial examination in the Geng Zi year, when he entered the Ji Chen decade, the water and earth reservoirs converged in Chen, the Useful God entered its tomb, and he eventually died in Beijing.

月生日干無天財，乃印綬之名。此乃論印綬格，十干生我者是也。為父母，為生氣，又能護我之官星，故印綬無傷官之患矣。大要生旺，忌死絕，若四柱中元有官星尤好，忌見財運。若行官運則發，若行財旺鄉，貪財壞印，其禍百端，行死絕運必死。如丙辰，甲午，乙未，丁卯，此命月生日干，為印綬格，繫高和尚命，大運丁酉，流年壬午，當年三十歲。至元十九年三月廿四日遭極刑，何故？印生逢死絕之運，又見壬來破印也。此流年用天元，大運用地支。壬申，辛亥，乙未，己卯，此八字繫廣東李兆龍僉事的，行乙卯運，水到卯宮傷，去官。

"The moon is born on the day stem without heavenly wealth, which is called the 'imprint and support' pattern." This refers to the "imprint and support pattern." Among the ten stems, the one that generates me is called the imprint, which is my parent, my life qi, and can protect my official star. Therefore, having an imprint is beneficial and prevents the harm of the official star. The main point is that the imprint should be strong and flourishing; it should be avoided if it falls into a dead or exhausted state. If the original chart already has an official star, it is even better, but one should avoid encountering wealth. When traveling through an official star path, one can achieve success; when traveling through a wealthy and flourishing path, it is considered greedy for wealth and harmful to the imprint, leading to many troubles; when arriving at a dead or exhausted path, it is certain to result in death. For example, the birth chart of Jia Wu, Bing Chen, Yi Wei, and Ding Mao is an imprint and support pattern, which was the birth chart of a high monk. When the big year reached Ding You and the flow year reached Ren Wu, at the age of thirty, on March 24th of the nineteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty, he suffered extreme punishment. Why was this? Because the imprint star encountered a dead or exhausted path, and also met Ren water to destroy the imprint. In this case, the heavenly stem of the flow year is considered, while the earthly branch of the big year is considered. Another example is the birth chart of Ren Wu, Xin Hai, Yi Wei, and Ji Mao, which was the birth chart of Li Zhaolong, an official in Guangdong. When he traveled through the Yi Mao path, the water reached the Mao palace and was drained by wood, damaging the imprint star, thus causing him to lose his official position.

日祿居時沒官星，號青雲得路。此論歸祿格，要四柱中無一點官星，方為此格。號為青雲得路。最要日干生旺，兼行食神傷官之鄉，可發福。但歸祿有六忌，一則沖刑，二則作合，三則倒食，四則官星，五則日月天元同。六則歲月天元同。犯此六者，不可一例以為貴矣。假如：甲子，丙子，癸丑，壬子，此是張統領命，乃子多為聚福歸祿矣。甲子，丁丑，乙丑，己卯，此蔡文輝八字，術士皆許讀書有功名之造，後學醫，行辛巳運，庚子年不祿，此非日祿歸時。《獨步雲》：“乙木無根，生臨丑月。金多轉貴，火土則折。”

"The day stem's fortune is in the hour, and there is no official star; this is called 'ascending to the clouds and finding the path'—this refers to the 'returning fortune' pattern. Only when there is not a single official star in the four pillars can this pattern be considered, and it is called 'ascending to the clouds and finding the path.' It is most important that the day stem is strong and vigorous, and that the person's fortune is supported by the land of food and the land of injury. Only then can blessings be realized. However, there are six taboos for returning fortune: first, it is taboo for the fortune to be in conflict or harmed; second, it is taboo for the fortune to be combined with another; third, it is taboo for the fortune to be taken by the reverse food (i.e., the hawk star taking the food); fourth, it is taboo for the official star to be present; fifth, it is taboo for the day stem to be the same as the month stem; sixth, it is taboo for the year stem to be the same as the month stem. If any of these six taboos are committed, the pattern cannot be generally considered a noble one. The returning fortune is valuable because it is the clean fortune in the hour position. Once it is in conflict, combined, taken by the reverse food, or occupied by the official star, or if the month stem or year stem is the same as the day stem, the fortune cannot be retained. For example, Jiazi, Bingzi, Guichou, and Renzi are the birth dates of a general, with many 'zi' characters, gathering blessings, which is exactly in line with the meaning of returning fortune. Another example is Jiazi, Dingchou, Yichou, and Jimao, which are the birth dates of Cai Wenhui. Diviners all predicted that he would achieve success in his studies and obtain an official title, but he later turned to medicine. He died in the year of Gengzi during the Xinsi cycle. This was not really the pattern of returning fortune. The 'Duba' says: 'The wood stem is rootless, born in the month of Chou, with plenty of metal, it becomes noble; with too much fire and earth, it is broken.' This is exactly referring to this kind of pattern."

陽水疊逢辰位，是壬騎龍背之鄉。如壬辰日生，遇辰字多者貴，寅字多者富。蓋壬以己土為官星，丁火為財星，辰巳並沖戌中之官庫，所以貴也。寅字多，能合午中之財，所以富也。丙子，甲午，壬辰，甲辰，此一生員八字，術士見其早年利考，皆作壬騎龍背格，許其堪取青紫。餘獨以財格看，謂酉戌運未善，至此果不祿，且無嗣。

"Yang water meets the position of Chen, which is the land of Ren riding a dragon's back." For someone born on a Renchen day, if there are many instances of the character Chen in their fortune, they are destined for high status; if there are many instances of the character Yin, they are destined for wealth. This is because the water of Ren takes the earth of Ji as its official star and the fire of Ding as its wealth star: when Chen and Si are combined, they stir up the official warehouse in Xu, causing the official star to be disturbed and thus leading to high status; when there are many Yins, they can combine with the wealth in Wu, thus leading to wealth. For example, the八字 of a scholar born on Bingzi, Jiawu, Renchen, or Jiachen days, when seen by fortune tellers, are considered to have the pattern of Ren riding a dragon's back, and they are predicted to attain high official rank. However, I alone focus on the wealth pattern, saying that the years of You and Xu are unfavorable; indeed, at that time he died and had no descendants.

陰木獨遇子時，為六乙鼠貴之地。此格大怕午字沖丙子時，子字多妙，謂之聚貴也。或四柱中有庚字辛字申字酉字丑字，內則有庚辛金，則減分數，歲君大運亦然。如月內有官星，則不用此格。若四柱中元無官星，方用此格。丁卯，壬子，乙巳，丙子，此一胥吏八字，術士皆謂六乙鼠貴，許其功名，行申運頗得辦事北京，至未運來為事罷。此只好作印看。

"The solitary yin wood meets the Zi hour, forming the 'Six Yi Rat Wealth' pattern." This pattern is most feared when the Wu character comes to clash with the Bingzi hour. Having more Zi characters is actually beneficial, called "gathering wealth." If the four pillars contain characters such as Geng, Xin, Shen, You, or Chou, they all contain Geng and Xin metal that canrestrain Yi wood, thus reducing the score. The same applies if the year or big destiny encounters these as well. If the month's stem already has an official star, this pattern is not used; it is only applied when there is no official star in the four pillars originally. For example, the birth chart with Dingmao, Renzi, Yisi, and Bingzi is that of a clerk. Diviners all say it is the 'Six Yi Rat Wealth' pattern, promising him official rank. When he traveled in the Shen destiny, he was quite capable in Beijing, but when he reached the Wei destiny, he was dismissed for some reason. In reality, this chart should be viewed as having a seal (印绶) instead: Ren water nourishes Yi wood as the seal, and the wealth of the Zi hour did not actually bring out the fire official star of Bing, so his official rank was limited.

庚日全逢潤下，忌壬癸巳午之方。時遇子申，其福減半。此論井欄叉格。此是庚申庚辰庚子，三庚水局為貴。何也？蓋庚用丁為官，子沖午，庚用木為財。而申沖寅，戌中戊土為庚之印，而辰沖之，又辰戌為財印，故以申子辰三叉來沖寅午戌為財官印綬。若四柱中須用申子辰全為貴，不止庚金，得三庚全者尤奇，或戊子丙辰亦不妨。喜行東方財地，北方傷官，南方火地不為貴，此乃壬癸巳午之方也。假如：庚子，庚辰，庚申，丁丑，此是王都統制命，丁卯出邊上，得十四官誥，庚申，戊子，庚辰，丙戌，此一生員八字，亦候過稟，後告侍親，惟放發些財而不貴。何也？所謂生江南則為橘，生江北則為枳，土產故也。

"The day of Geng is fully accompanied by the moistening downward movement, and it is undesirable to be in the direction of Yin, Gui, Si, or Wu; when the hour is Zi or Shen, its fortune is reduced by half." This refers to the "Well Shaft Fork Pattern." That is, when Geng is combined with Shen, Chen, and Zi, the three Geng days form a water trinity and become noble. Why is this so? Geng metal takes Ding fire as its official star, and Zi can clash with Wu to bring out the official star; Geng metal takes wood as its wealth, and Shen can clash with Yin to bring out the wealth star; the Wu in Xu contains Wu earth, which is the official star for Geng metal, and Chen can clash with Xu to bring out the official star. Also, since Chen and Xu are the repositories of wealth and official star, using the three forks of Shen, Zi, and Chen to clash with Yin, Wu, and Xu brings out wealth, official star, and official star all at once. In the four pillars, it is necessary for Shen, Zi, and Chen to be fully present to be considered noble; it is not limited to Geng metal. If there are three Gengs present, it is even more special. If paired with Wuzi or Bingchen, it is also acceptable. This pattern favors the Eastern direction of wealth and the Northern direction of official star; the Southern fire direction is not considered noble, which is precisely the direction to avoid, namely the direction of Yin, Gui, Si, and Wu. For example, the birth chart of Wang Duzheng, the military commander, is Gengzi, Gengchen, Gengshen, and Dingchou. In the year of Dingmao, he went to the border and received fourteen official decrees. Another example is the birth chart of a scholar, Gengshen, Wuzi, Gengchen, and Bingxu. He once applied for a government position and later retired to care for his parents, only making some money but not achieving great status. Why is this so? It is just like a tree, which bears oranges in the south of the Yangtze River and becomes citron in the north, due to the difference in soil and water conditions."

若逢傷官月建，如凶處未必皆凶。此論傷官格。傷官之法，務要傷盡，而不為禍。四柱若元有官星，傷之尤重，元無官星，傷之則輕。若三合會起傷官之殺，及運行傷官之地，其禍不可言矣。故傷官見官，為禍百端。若當生年干，有傷官七煞為禍最重，謂之福基受傷，終身不可除去，若月時上見傷官之地，可發福矣。若女人命有傷官者，主剋夫，若見合多，則為卑賤，不娼則淫，非奴婢則師尼。何故？傷官傷夫。若四柱中財來合去，非良婦也。己卯，癸酉，戊寅，庚申，此八字一附學生，地支六沖，作戊日庚申時之格不得，只好作傷官看，行南方運，常考不利，克妻無嗣，己運卒。

"If one encounters a wounded official in the month builder, even in a bad place, it may not necessarily be entirely bad." This is discussing the "wounded official pattern." When using the method of wounded official, it is essential to wound it completely, so as not to cause harm. If there is originally an official star in the four pillars, it is wounded especially severely; if there is no official star originally, then wounding it is less harmful. If the triple harmony brings about the wounded official path, and one's destiny reaches the wounded official place, the calamity is endless, hence the saying "wounded official meets official, causing trouble in a hundred ways." If there is a wounded official and seven killers in the heavenly stem of the birth year, the harm is the greatest, called "the foundation of good fortune is wounded, and it cannot be removed throughout life." If the wounded official appears in the month or hour, it is still possible to gain good fortune. As for women whose destiny contains a wounded official, it indicates the husband's death; if there are too many combinations, they are considered lowly, either becoming a prostitute or a promiscuous woman, or becoming a servant or nun. Why? Because the wounded official directly harms her husband's star. If there is also wealth in the four pillars that combines with the official, then she is certainly not a virtuous woman. For example, the four pillars of Ji Mao, Gui You, Wu Yin, and Geng Shen belong to a student who is not yet officially enrolled. The six branches of the earth are in conflict, so the pattern of "Wu day, Geng Shen hour" with the food god being strong is not formed, and it can only be considered as the wounded official pattern. When traveling in the southern direction, he repeatedly fails in exams, harms his wife and has no descendants, and dies in the Ji year.

內有正倒祿飛，忌官星亦嫌羈絆。內有正倒祿飛者；乃丁巳得巳字多。巳沖出亥中壬水為官星，乃正飛天祿馬格也。若辛日得亥字多，亥沖出巳中丙火為官星，乃是倒飛天祿馬也。其中若壬癸辰巳，皆是官星羈絆也，則減分數，歲運亦同。壬辰，辛亥，癸亥，癸亥，都堂王守仁八字，倒飛天祿馬格。戊寅，癸亥，癸亥，癸亥，此乃丐者八字，露出戊字官星，斯為下矣。

Within there are cases of proper and reversed flying official stars and horses; the so-called proper and reversed flying official stars and horses: on a day of Dingsi, if there are many instances of Si, using Si to冲出 the壬water in亥to serve as official star, this is called the 'proper flying official star and horse pattern'; on a day of Xinhai, if there are many instances of Hai, using Hai to冲出 the Bingfire in Si to serve as official star, this is called the 'reversed flying official star and horse pattern'. If there are characters such as Ren, Gui, Chen, or Si, they will obstruct the official star, thus reducing the score; the same applies when encountering them in the year or in the destiny. The birth dates of the famous official Wang Shouren areRenchen, Xinhai, Guihai, and Guihai, which belong to the reversed flying official star and horse pattern. However, the birth date of a beggar is Wuyin, Guihai, Guihai, and Guihai; this is because the戊earth in the year stem reveals the official star, thus filling up the position that was meant to be empty, making the virtual god real and thus ineffective. The same three instances of Guihai result in one becoming a high-ranking official and the other becoming a beggar, falling into such a low status.

六癸日，時逢寅位，歲月怕戊己二方，此論刑合格。以六癸日為主星，用戊土為正氣官星，喜逢甲寅時，用巳中戊土，癸日得官星，如庚寅刑不成，推甲寅時，是行運與飛天祿馬同。怕四柱中有戊字己字，又怕庚寅傷甲字，刑壞子，忌申字，仔細推之。假如癸酉，辛酉，癸卯，甲寅，此是婁參政命。己卯，乙亥，癸未，甲寅，此八字年上露出己字，所以功名蹭蹬，屢科不第。

On a day with the癸 (Gui) stem, if the hour is at寅 (Yin), the year and month should avoid the戊 (Wu) and己 (Ji) stems. This refers to the '刑合格' (Crime and Official Star Pattern). Taking the six days with the癸 stem as the main star, the戊 soil is used as the official star. It is favorable to meet theJiayin (Jia Yin) hour, using寅 to刑巳 (Si) and thus obtaining the戊 soil in巳. This allows the癸 day to receive the official star. If the hour isGengyin (Geng Yin), the刑 is not formed, so it is determined that the favorable hour isJiayin. The good and bad fortune in the big and small runs is the same as the '飞天禄马格' (Flying Heaven Official and Horse Pattern). This pattern fears the presence of戊 or己 in the four pillars, which would fill the official star. It also fears theGeng Metal (Geng Jin) inGengyin (Geng Yin) harming theJia Wood (Jia Mu). It also fears the刑 of子 (Zi), and it is disliked to see申 (Shen). One must carefully examine. For example, the birth chartGuiyou (Gui You), Xinyou (Xin You), Guimao (Gui Mao), Jiayin (Jia Yin) is the birth chart of a official named Lou Canzheng. Another example is Jimao (Ji Mao), Yihai (Yi Hai), Guiwei (Gui Wei), Jiayin (Jia Yin). The year pillar reveals己 soil, so his official career is obstructed, and he repeatedly failed the imperial examinations.

甲子日再遇子時，畏庚辛申酉丑午。此論子遙巳格。甲用辛官。辛祿在酉，二字為甲木之印綬，遙合巳中之丙戊，合動酉中之辛，為甲之官。木喜壬癸亥子月，忌庚辛申酉，乃金來傷甲木，午來沖子，子丑羈絆，則不能去遙合矣。假如庚申，甲戌，甲子，甲子，此乃是羅御史之命，雖然是遙巳，然年上有庚申，沖剋甲運，行戊寅，寅刑己，反成禍矣，乙丑年罷官。癸丑，己未，甲子，甲子，此八字乃一好賭博人。家業蕩盡，其中畏庚辛申酉丑午，此年支正露出丑字，行東方北祿之鄉，所以貧窮。

On a Jiazi day encountering the Zi hour again, it is feared to meet Geng, Xin, Shen, You, Chou, or Wu. This refers to the 'Zi Yao Si Ge' pattern. The Jia wood takes Xin metal as its official star, and Xin's strength is in You. The relationship between Zi and You concerns the Jia wood's official star. Zi remotely combines with Si's Bing and Wu, and then Bing and Wu combine with the Xin in You, forming the official star for Jia wood. This pattern favors months of Ren and Gui with Hai and Zi, and it is disliked to meet Geng, Xin, Shen, You, Chou, or Wu, as metal harms the Jia wood. It is also disliked to meet Wu which clashes with Zi, or Chou which binds Zi. Once bound, it cannot remotely combine. For example, the birth chart Geng Shen, Jia Xu, Jia Zi, Jia Zi is that of Luo Yu Shi. Although it forms the remote combination, the Geng Shen in the year clashes and controls, and when he enters the Wu Yin year, Yin harms Ji, leading to misfortune. In the year Yi Chou, he lost his position. Another example is Gui Chou, Ji Wei, Jia Zi, Jia Zi, which belongs to a person who gambles heavily and exhausts his family's fortune. This pattern fears Geng, Xin, Shen, You, Chou, and Wu, and in this case, the branch Chou in the year binds Zi water, so the remote combination cannot be formed. Furthermore, when he enters the Eastern and Northern directions, the wealth is taken by brothers and rivals, so he ends up poor.

辛癸日多逢丑地，不喜官星。歲時逢子巳二宮，虛利虛名。此論丑遙巳格。只辛丑癸丑二日可用，但要四柱中無一點官星，方用此格。蓋辛用丙官，癸用戊官。丙戊祿在巳。惟丑能遙巳，丙戊之祿出矣。不要填實巳位，子字羈絆，不能遙矣，若申酉得一字為妙。假如乙丑，己丑，癸丑，癸丑，乃是葉侍郎之命。又有丁丑，癸丑，辛丑，己丑，此是王通判之命也。癸丑，乙丑，癸丑，癸亥，此八字白手發財成家，乃丑遙巳格真也。

On days of Xin and Gui, having the Chou earth is favorable, but official stars are not desired; if the year or month contains Zi or Si, it brings empty gains and empty fame. This refers to the pattern of "Chou remote Si." Only days of Xin Chou and Gui Chou are suitable, and the four pillars must not contain any official stars at all to use this pattern. Xin takes Bing as its official, and Gui takes Wu as its official, and the禄 (favorable position) of Bing and Wu is in Si. Only Chou can remotely connect with Si, bringing out the禄 of Bing and Wu. Therefore, there should be no actual character filling the Si position, nor should there be a Zi character to restrict Chou, otherwise the remote connection will not work. If there is a Shen or You to match, it is even better. For example, the birth date of Ye Shilang is Xin Chou, Gui Chou, Xin Chou, and Gui Chou. The birth date of Wang Tongpan is Ding Chou, Gui Chou, Xin Chou, and Ji Chou. Another example is the birth date of癸 Chou, Yi Chou,癸 Chou, and Gui Hai, where three Chous remotely connect with Si, and the Si position is not filled, so he became rich and established a family from nothing, which is the true pattern of Chou remote Si.

拱祿拱貴，填實則凶。此論拱貴拱祿二格者，乃兩位虛拱貴祿之地，四柱不可佔了貴祿之宮，則填實不容物，只為官星榮顯也。其祿貴者，比之盛物之器皿，若空則容物，乃貴祿顯榮。經云官崇祿顯，定是夾祿之鄉。又忌傷了日時，皆供不住矣。假如丁巳，丙午，甲寅，甲子，此是王郎中之命，此二甲來夾丑中之貴氣，丑中癸水餘氣，辛金庫墓，己土乘旺，乃甲木之財，豈不為貴，後運行辛丑除通判，入庚子運，庚金克甲木，又是午月，沖破甲子，乃天中殺，即空亡，夾貴不住，走了貴人，一旦壞了。庚戌，戊子，壬辰，壬寅，此乃戴大寶命，十一歲行庚寅中舉，十九歲戊辰年中探花，行辛卯運填實卒。

"The concept of 'arched luck and arching nobleman' refers to the two patterns of 'arched luck' and 'arched nobleman'. 'Arching' means that two pillars virtually enclose the position of nobleman or luck. The four pillars should not occupy that position themselves; once it is filled, there is no room for anything else, as everything depends on that official star for success. Luck and nobleman are like containers; they must be empty to hold things, and only then do they appear glorious. The classic text says, 'When official star is exalted and luck is prominent, it is definitely the place where luck is enclosed.' It is also forbidden to injure the day pillar or the hour pillar, as injury prevents the enclosure. For example, the birth chart of Wang Langzhong includes Ding Si, Bing Wu, Jiayin, and Jia Zi. Two Jia pillars enclose the nobleman's energy in Chou. Chou contains the residual energy of癸 water, the tomb of辛 metal, and the strong己 earth, all of which are the wealth of Jiayin. How could he not be noble? Later, when he entered the Xinchou period, he was appointed as a deputy governor. But when he entered the Gengzi period, Geng metal overcame Jiayin, and the month of Wu clashed with Jia Zi, which is the heavenly killing star, also known as Kongwang. The enclosure of nobleman failed, the nobleman left, and his fortune collapsed immediately. Another example is Dai Dabao's birth chart: Geng Xu, Wu Zi, Ren Chen, and Ren Yin. At age eleven, during the Geng Yin period, he passed the examination. At nineteen, during the Wu Chen year, he became a top scholar. However, during the Xin Mao period, the position he was arching was filled, and he died. This shows that the arch pattern relies entirely on an empty position to gain nobility. An empty position is flexible and alive, but a filled one is dead. When examining a birth chart, it is most important to first distinguish this principle."

時上偏財，別宮忌見。此論時上偏財格，又名時馬格，與時上偏官同，用時上天元，及支內人元，只要時上一位有之始為貴，若別位有之，便多了，難作偏財而論，要身旺，不要克破，要財旺即發矣。假如丁酉，己酉，戊子，壬子、邵統制命也。丁丑，己酉，丁丑，辛亥，此八字時上偏財，月支又酉丑會局，所謂別宮忌見也，家業破盡。

"The wealth in the hour column is partial wealth, and it is not good to see it in other columns." This refers to the "Hour Partial Wealth Pattern," also known as the "Hour Horse Pattern," which follows the same principle as the "Hour Partial Official Pattern." It involves examining the heavenly stem of the hour column and the hidden heavenly stems in the earthly branch. If there is only one such stem in the hour column, it is considered auspicious; if it appears in other columns as well, it is considered excessive and not suitable for the partial wealth pattern. This pattern requires the day's main stem to be strong, not being restrained or destroyed. Once the wealth is strong, success follows. For example, the birth chart of Shao Tongzhi includes the combinations of Dingyou, Jiyou, Wuzi, and Renzi. Another example is the combination of Dingchou, Jiyou, Dingchou, and Xinhai. Although the hour column has partial wealth, the monthly branch forms a metal group with You and Chou, causing the wealth to be scattered in other columns, which is exactly what is meant by "it is not good to see it in other columns," leading to the complete ruin of family fortune.

六辛日逢戊子，嫌午位運喜西方。此論六陰朝陽格，辛金至亥為六陰之地，而得子時，故曰六陰盡處一陽生，故云六陰朝陽之格，乃謂盡陰還陽。辛用丙官，癸為壽星，只要子字一位，若多不中，喜戊干，戊來合癸，動巳中暗丙，丙為辛之官星。四柱中忌見午沖破子祿。西方乃金旺之地，故喜也，東方財氣之鄉次之，不要行南方火鄉，北方水鄉傷官也。

"The six Yin days meeting Wuzi, dislike the position of Wu and favor the West"—this refers to the "Six Yin Rising at Dawn" pattern. When Xin metal reaches Hai, it is in the Six Yin place, and with Zi hour, it is said that at the end of Six Yin, one Yang returns, hence called Six Yin Rising at Dawn, meaning that when the Yin reaches its end, it returns to Yang. Xin metal takes Bing fire as its official star and Gui water as its longevity star. Having one Zi is sufficient; having more is not good. It is favorable to see Wu in the heavenly stem, as Wu combines with Gui water, bringing out the hidden Bing fire in Si, and Bing is exactly the official star of Xin metal. In the four pillars, it is forbidden to see Wu, which conflicts with Zi's禄. The West is the place where metal is strong, so it is most favorable; the East, the land of wealth, is next. Do not travel the South, the land of fire, to harm the day's ruler, nor travel the North, the land of water, to overburden the official star.

假如戊辰，庚申，辛卯，戊子，此畢甫遇命，運行西方。又如己未，辛未，辛未，戊子，此王郡玉命，運行東方。甲寅，甲戌，辛卯，戊子，此一生員命，術士皆作六陰朝陽格推，行東方運家破，歲考問充吏，看來還要作貪財破印而論為是。

For example, the birth chart of Bi Fu consists of Wuchen, Gengshen, Xinmao, and Wuzi. His major destiny runs towards the western metal land and matches this pattern. Another example is the birth chart of Wang Junyu, which includes Jiwei, Xinwei, Xinwei, and Wuzi. His major destiny runs towards the eastern wealth land. Another case is the birth chart of a scholar, consisting of Jiayin, Jiaxu, Xinmao, and Wuzi. The fortune masters interpreted it according to the Six Yin Facing the Sun pattern. However, when he ran the eastern destiny, his family fortune declined, and after the annual examination, he was accused and forced to serve as a government official. It seems this chart should be interpreted as 'greedy for wealth and breaking the seal of the official seal' instead.

五行遇月支偏官，歲時中亦宜制伏。類為去官留殺，亦有去殺留官，四柱純雜有制，定居一品之尊。略見一位正官，官殺混雜反賤。此論偏官，即七殺，若四柱中全無一點官星，用七殺為偏官。若有正官，此為七殺之鬼，乃爭奪之人也，故謂見不見之刑。最要日干生旺，故喜身旺，怕沖，喜羊刃，只要制伏，不要四柱見正官，有兄不顯其弟之說。或四柱中犯歲運，或是去官留殺何也，得制伏可也。若官殺混雜，不為清福，只此偏官七殺為貴。七殺乃小人也，小人多兇暴，無忌憚，乃能勞力，以養君子也。惟是無術以控制之，則不能馴伏而為用矣。若四柱中原無制伏，要行制伏之運。四柱中原有制伏，要行殺旺之鄉，若有制伏，又行制伏之運。蓋為盡法無民之喻。

The Five Phases meeting the month's branch with a biased official, also called seven killing stars, should be restrained in the years and months; the principle is to remove the official and retain the killing, or to remove the killing and retain the official. If the four pillars are pure and the restraining forces are present, one can attain a high official rank; but if only a single true official is present and the official and killing stars are mixed, one will be of low status. This passage discusses the seven killing stars, or biased official. If there is no official star at all in the four pillars, then the seven killing stars are used as the biased official; but if there is also a true official, the seven killing stars become a rival and a troublemaker, hence called "hidden but present punishment." This pattern most importantly requires the day stem to be strong and vigorous, so it favors a strong day stem, fears clashes, and prefers the presence of Yangren to oppose the killing stars. As long as there is restraint, the presence of true official stars in the four pillars should be avoided, as there is a saying that "the presence of an elder brother prevents the younger brother from showing." Alternatively, if the four pillars are affected by age or luck, or if the official is removed and the killing is retained, it can still be acceptable because the killing is restrained. However, if the official and killing stars are mixed, it is not a clear fortune; only taking the seven killing stars as the main factor can lead to high status. The seven killing stars are like petty people, who are fierce and unrestrained, yet can work hard to support the superior. However, if they are not controlled, they cannot be tamed and used for one's benefit. Therefore, if the four pillars originally lack restraint, one should go through a period of restraint; if the four pillars already have restraint, one should go through a period where the killing stars are strong. If there is already restraint and one goes through a period of restraint again, it becomes the metaphor of "excessive law leading to no people"—when law is used too much, there is no one left to govern, the killing is subdued, and power cannot arise. In summary, the killing stars must be restrained in moderation: if not restrained, the person suffers; if restrained too much, the noble status is lost. The degree of restraint depends on the strength of the day stem and the number of restraining forces.

假如己未，乙亥，丙寅，辛卯，此是王章明之命，此月偏官制伏在年上，兼日坐長生，又木三合，日主逢貴，所以發祿，後遭刑戮，無棺槨，初行壬申起福運。乙酉，乙酉，乙酉，乙酉，兩個婦人，同此八字，一個極貴，一個極貧而有壽，何也？蓋婦人之命，貴賤從夫也。乙酉，辛巳，乙卯，辛巳，此乃朱舉人命，行戊寅運，乙卯科中試，行丁丑，是巳酉丑會金局，乃殺重，壬戌年不祿。

For example, the birth chart of Wang Zhangming is: the month's biased official is restrained by the year's Ji earth, and the day's ruler is seated on the Bingyin position of growth. The earth branches also form the triple harmony of wood with Hai, Mao, and Wei. The day's ruler meets a noble, thus attaining official rank. However, later he suffered punishment and died without a coffin. When he was in the Renshen decade, it was the beginning of his fortune. Another example is four birth charts of two women, both being Yiyou, Yiyou, Yiyou, Yiyou. One is extremely wealthy and the other is extremely poor but long-lived. This is because a woman's fortune depends on her husband. Another example is the birth chart of Zhu Juren: Yiyou, Xinsi, Yimao, Xinsi. When he was in the Wuyin decade, he passed the exam in the Yimao year. When he reached the Dingchou decade, the Si, You, and Chou formed a triple harmony of metal, the killing power became too strong, and he died in the Renxu year.

戊日午月，勿作刃看，時歲火多，卻為印綬。此論羊刃者，非犬羊之羊，乃是陰陽之陽。此祿前一位，是惟陽位有刃，陰位無矣。如丙戊祿在巳，午為羊刃也。戊日得午月，午上不為刃。刃不為刃者何也？乃陰火生陽土，正謂月生日干，若歲干時干又見火，乃是印綬格矣。

On a day with the stem Wu and a month with the branch Wu, the Yangren should not be considered; if there are many fires in the hour and year, it becomes a印绶 instead. Here, the Yangren referred to is not the sheep of the dog and sheep, but the Yang of Yin and Yang, so only the Yang stems have Yangren, and the Yin stems do not. The Yangren is one position before the stem's禄: for instance, the禄 of Bing and Wu is in Si, so Wu is their Yangren. However, when Wu is the day stem and Wu is the month, the Wu in the month should not be considered as Yangren. Why is it not considered Yangren? Because the Wu branch contains the hidden Ding fire, which is Yin fire. Yin fire can nourish Yang soil, which fits the meaning of 'the month ruler nourishes the day stem,' making it an印 instead of a Yangren. If the heavenly stems of the year and hour also appear with fire, it becomes a印绶 pattern, completely different from the Yangren pattern.

月令雖逢建祿，切忌會殺為凶。大凡命中，以財官為貴。若四柱中有作合，以貪合忘官，又兼會起七殺，反為凶兆。且如甲日用酉月，為官星正氣。若年時子辰，則會起申中庚為七殺，乃甲之鬼賊，故為凶。官星七殺交差，卻以合殺為貴。官星乃貴氣之神。純而不雜，乃為清福，雜而不純，便壞造化，有支中合出七殺為吉兆，經云合官星不為貴，合七殺不為凶，乃是五行賴之救助，且如甲日生人得卯時，卯中之乙，能合庚字，為甲之偏官，是為合殺也。若男子得之和氣，與人投合貴者。女人得之，多生心意不足，雖美麗性樂私情，主剋夫壞子矣。如庚日生，四柱見丙為殺，則有申辰合起子為水局來救之，丙化為官，則為吉矣。

The month's ruler although meeting the establishment of fortune, should be cautious of meeting the killer, which is considered ominous. Generally, in a person's destiny, wealth and official positions are considered valuable. If there is a harmonious relationship in the four pillars, the day's ruler, due to a desire for harmony, may forget about the official star, and if the branches of the earth form a combination that brings about the seven killers, it becomes an ominous sign. For example, if the day's ruler is jia wood and the month is you metal, which is the official star, this is a pure and clear pattern. However, if the year's branch or the hour's branch contains zi water and chen earth, zi and chen will combine with shen metal to form a water pattern, which will activate the geng metal in shen, transforming it into the seven killer. Geng metal is the ghost and thief of jia wood, thus ruining the pure official pattern, so it is considered ominous. "When official star and seven killer are mixed, but the killing is harmonized, it is considered valuable." The official star is a noble force; purity and clarity bring good fortune, while mixture and impurity ruin the fate. If the branches of the earth can harmonize the seven killer and control it, it is actually a good omen. The classic says, "Harmonizing the official star is not considered valuable, harmonizing the seven killer is not considered ominous," precisely because the five elements rely on this harmonization to be rescued. For example, if a person born on jia day has the hour of卯, the hidden yi wood in卯 can harmonize the geng character, and geng is the biased official of jia wood, this is called harmonizing the killer. For a man, this indicates a harmonious nature, being agreeable to others, and being able to gain honor through others; for a woman, it often leads to feelings of dissatisfaction, although she may be beautiful, she tends to be fond of private affairs, which may lead to the husband's death and the child's misfortune. Another example is a person born on geng day, whose four pillars contain bing fire as the seven killer. If there is a combination of shen and chen to form zi water, the water can control the fire, transforming bing into the official star, thus turning the ominous into the good. It is evident that the same seven killer, when harmonized and controlled, becomes noble, but without harmonization and control, it becomes a calamity.

柱中官星太旺，天元贏弱之名。大抵人生以財官祿為貴，取其中和之氣為福厚，偏黨之氣為福薄。若官星太旺，天元身弱，又行官旺鄉，反成其禍。且如甲乙日，天元用庚辛申酉巳丑為官貴，四柱中官星既多，元有制伏則妙。本身弱，雖行制伏之運，乃可發福。若行官旺之鄉，乃造化太過，其禍害破財，不可勝言，運數亦然。辛巳，庚子，丙子，癸巳，此八字官旺行丙申運，丙臨申為殺重之位，甲子年十月，不祿。

"The official star is too strong in the pillar, and the heavenly stem is weak and powerless." Generally speaking, in a person's life, wealth, official position, and status are considered valuable, and the key to happiness lies in the balance of energies. If one energy is overly dominant, then the fortune is thin. If the official star is too strong and the day stem, which represents the person, is weak, and then the person enters a period where the official star is also strong, it can lead to misfortune. For example, if the day stem is Jia or Yi wood, then the official star is considered to be the metal in the branches of Geng, Xin, Shen, You, as well as in Si and Chou. If the official star is already numerous in the four pillars, and the original chart has food and injury (which control the official star), that is good. Even if the person is weak, as long as the fortune is in a period that controls the official star, it can still bring good fortune. However, if the person enters a period where the official star is strong, it is an overabundance of transformation, leading to endless misfortunes and financial loss. This is also the case when calculating the fortune. For the four characters of Xin Si, Geng Zi, Bing Zi, and Gui Si, the official and killing stars are too strong. When they entered theBingshen (Bing Shen) period, the fire in the丙 (Bing) stem is in the Shen position, which is the position of the killing star. The official star is strong and meets the killing position, making the day stem even more helpless. In the tenth month of the Jia Zi year, the person died. This clearly shows that in fortune reading, it is not the number of official stars that matters, but whether the person and the official star are in harmony.

日干旺甚無依，若不為僧即道。此論時旺，主本得地，乃為時旺之鄉也。其人沉痾不染，耆年齒牢髮黑，強其體骨，天年過數，此格多出俗避位，出塵尚志，慕道修禪，乃日干甚旺。且如庚日生人，月時在申，或運又西方，此庚以火為官星，火至西方而死，庚以木為財，木至西方而絕，既是財官祿馬俱無，則欲步於前程，何以設施，故無依，蓋全身遠害之命也。假如乙卯，丙子，丙午，癸巳，此祁真人命，日干旺於東方南方運矣。

"The day stem is extremely strong and has no support; if not a monk, then a Taoist" — this refers to the strength of the day stem in the hour. The day stem is fundamentally rooted in its native place and is particularly strong in the hour's position. Such people do not suffer from serious illnesses, they live long lives with strong teeth, black hair, and a robust body. Their lifespan often exceeds the usual limit. This pattern is commonly found in people who seek to escape worldly affairs, pursue lofty aspirations, and devote themselves to Taoist or Buddhist practices. This is because the day stem is too strong and has no place to rely on. For example, if the day stem is庚 metal, and both the month and hour are in申, and the fortune also moves towards the western direction: the fire, which is the official star for庚 metal, dies in the west; the wood, which is the wealth for庚 metal, is extinguished in the west. There is no wealth, official star, official position, or horse. Even if one wishes to make progress in life, what can be used to achieve it? Therefore, it is said "no support," which is actually a way to protect oneself and avoid misfortune. For example, the birth datesYimao, Bingzi, Bingwu, and Guisi belong to Qi Zhenren. The day stem reaches its peak strength in the east and south directions.