The Joyful Palace Song

此段論諸星入廟乘旺樂宮喜宮歸垣升殿等例於後。星辰本宮為廟堂，生我之宮為樂鄉，我生之宮為旺度，福與禍兮堪審詳，星克其宮名入制，其星若忌號刑傷。

The following passage discusses various systems such as the stars entering their temples, being in their strong positions, in their joyful places, in their happy places, returning to their original constellations, and ascending to their palaces. The native palace to which a star belongs is called its temple; the palace that generates this star is called the "joyful place"; the palace that is generated by this star is called the "strong position." The distinction between fortune and misfortune must be carefully examined through these relationships. If a star instead restrains the palace it is in, it is called "entering control"; if the star itself is a harmful influence in the native's chart, it is called "injury and punishment."

本元星主居其位，貧乏之徒可較量，十二宮中所愛星，此星入限最為亨，細尋交後方為福，強弱宮中別重輕，宮位廟旺並喜樂，士人唾手取功名，忽然落陷兼留伏，鏡上塵埃減半明，如寅亥二宮屬木乃木之廟堂，餘仿此。

The main star of one's original spirit, if positioned in such a place, can be used to measure one's fate, even for a poor person. Among the twelve palace positions, each has its own preferred star, and when this star enters the limit, it is most favorable. One must also carefully examine its situation after entering the limit, only then can one truly gain blessings. Palace positions have strengths and weaknesses, which need to be distinguished. If a palace is both in its flourishing state and in a favorable place, a scholar seeking official rank is like reaching for something within reach. But if it suddenly falls into decline, and is further hindered by being detained or hidden, it is like a mirror covered with dust, reducing its brightness by half. For example, the palace positions of寅 and亥 belong to the Wood element, which is the temple of the Wood star; other stars can be similarly inferred.

入廟者乃星辰登於廊廟之中，猶人出仕立於殿陛之間，所以為貴也。欲識星辰入廟宮，土丑羅寅火卯中，金在辰宮計在巳，水羅午位總招榮，孛星惟向未宮取，紫氣申宮總一同，日月戌上雲入廟，計都木亥盡亨通。

The term "入庙" refers to the stars ascending to the hall of the palace, similar to a person coming out to hold an official position and standing between the palace steps, thus appearing noble and esteemed. To determine the palace positions where each star is considered "入庙": the planet Saturn is in the Ox (丑) palace, the planet Ròu (罗睺) is in the Tiger (寅) palace, the planet Mars is in the Rabbit (卯) palace; the planet Venus is in the Dragon (辰) palace, the planet Jìdū (计都) is in the Snake (巳) palace; both the planet Mercury and the planet Ròu (罗睺) in the Horse (午) palace can bring honor and distinction; the planet Yuèbó (月孛) is only in the Goat (未) palace; the planet Zǐqì (紫气) is in the Monkey (申) palace as well; the planet Sun and the planet Moon are in the Dog (戌) palace, which is called "入庙"; the planet Jìdū (计都) and the planet Jupiter are in the Pig (亥) palace, both being extremely favorable.

乘旺者乃星辰居於強旺之地而得其任用，猶人之身壯至於三十而立者可以仕則仕。更有諸星乘旺方，水子火丑孛寅當，土羅計星卯中旺，辰宮土宿主榮昌，水日巳宮金到午，木居未上紫申方，太陰在酉太陽戌，金木之星亥上藏。

The concept of "multiplying strength" refers to stars being in strong and favorable positions where they can be effectively utilized, similar to a person in good health reaching the age of thirty and being ready to take up a position. The favorable directions for each star are as follows: the Water Star is strongest in the Zi position, the Fire Star in the Chou position, and the Moon孛 in the Yin position. The Earth Star, the RuoHou, and the JiDu are strongest in the Mao position. The Chen position is the position of the Earth Star, indicating prosperity and success. The Water Star and the Sun Star are strongest in the Si position, the Metal Star reaches its peak in the Wu position; the Wood Star is strongest in the Wei position, and the ZiQi is strongest in the Shen position. The TaiYin is strongest in the You position, and the Sun Star is strongest in the Xu position. The Metal Star and the Wood Star are hidden in the Hai position.

樂者星辰居極檠之地，猶人之身閒心安豈不樂乎。又看諸星好樂宮，只將主星認取蹤，土子丑兮木寅亥，火居卯戌最亨通，金居辰酉皆為樂，水到巳申總一同，惟有太陽獨居午，太陰未上好相逢。

The concept of "joy" refers to the stars being in stable and entrusted positions, just as a person feels relaxed physically and at ease mentally, how could they not be happy? Now, looking at the joyful positions for each star, simply follow the main star to trace its location: the "Saturn" is joyful in the Zi and Chou houses; the "Jupiter" is joyful in the Yin and Hai houses; the "Mars" is most favorable in the Mao and Xu houses; the "Venus" is joyful in the Chen and You houses; the "Mercury" is joyful in the Si and Shen houses; only the "Sun" is most joyful in the Wu house, and the "Moon" is best encountered in the Wei house.

十二宮中有喜星，日寅月卯水辰清，金居巳上土居午，木未火申便發榮。

Among the twelve palaces, each has a favored star: the Sun is most favorable in the寅 palace, the Moon in the卯 palace, and the Water Star is clearest in the辰 palace; the Metal Star is most suitable in the巳 palace, the Earth Star in the午 palace; the Wood Star in the未 palace and the Fire Star in the申 palace can both bring success and honor. The concept of a favorable palace refers to a position where the star and palace are harmonious, allowing the star's power to be fully expressed. Combined with the states of庙 (temple), 旺 (prosperity), and 乐 (joy), one can determine whether a star is effective or not.

殿垣者天子居之、五星升殿入垣，猶仕人登天子之殿，近天子之光者。更得星辰所好局，但得次舍星所屬，太陽太陰與土星，子午卯酉為殿局，木星辰戌及丑未，水火寅申及巳亥，羅計卯酉福偏奢，孛紫寅申邦國泰。

The term "dianyuan" originally refers to the palace where the emperor resides. When the five planets ascend to the palace and enter the垣, it is like officials entering the emperor's hall, thus being close to the emperor's radiance. Additionally, one must consider the favorable configurations favored by the stars. This is determined by the respective domains of each star: the Sun and Moon, along with the Earth Star, favor the four palaces of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You; the Jupiter Star favors the four palaces of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei; the Mercury and Mars Stars favor the four palaces of Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai; the LuoHou and JiDu Stars in the Mao and You palaces bring especially abundant blessings; and the YueBo and ZiQi Stars in the Yin and Shen palaces indicate national peace and stability.

再識星躔度數儔，日躔奎宿月躔牛，水星土亢金胃土，火星木氐喜遨遊，角躔羅宿婁躔計，月孛東井南日氣，星行此地產公侯，列爵功勳題史記。

To understand the degrees where each star resides and their corresponding positions: the Sun is in the Legs mansion, and the Moon is in the Ox mansion; the Water star and the Earth star are in the Neck mansion, and the Metal star is in the Stomach mansion, all of which are earthly degrees; the Fire star and the Wood star in the Root mansion are most favorable for wandering. The Horn mansion is where the Rahu resides, and the Bond mansion is where the Ketu resides; the Moon孛 is suitable in the Well mansion, and the southern degree is suitable for the Sun and the Purple Qi. When stars reach these positions, the people born under them may become princes and dukes, their titles and achievements can be recorded in history.

七政之星所躔度數亦有好惡喜忌之不同者，喜之者則貴，忌之者則賤。水土朝北在子方，土熒相會丑中藏，金星助月未兼酉，金木逢龍角亢強，金水會蛇居楚地，水陽相會午南方，日金水木皆居亥，水土相會到申鄉，土日合照居於戌，命中相值貴兒郎，五星六曜歸躔分，時人須用細推詳。

The degrees where the seven luminaries are located also have distinctions of good, bad, favorable, and unfavorable: those that are favored indicate wealth and status, while those that are avoided indicate poverty and low status. Favorable combinations are as follows: the planet Water and the planet Earth are located in the north, both in the position of Zi; the planet Earth and the planet Mars meet in the position of Chou; the planet Metal supports the Moon, located in the position of Wei and also in You; the planet Metal and the planet Wood meet at the Dragon's Horn, which is strongest between the mansions of Jiao and Kang; the planet Metal and the planet Water meet at the position of Si, which corresponds to the territory of Chu; the planet Water meets the Sun in the position of Wu, the southern direction; the Sun, Metal, Water, and Wood all reside in the position of Hai; the planet Water and the planet Earth meet in the position of Shen; the planet Earth and the Sun meet and reside in the position of Xu. If these configurations appear in a person's destiny, they are considered the son of a nobleman. The five planets and six luminaries each occupy their respective positions, and scholars must carefully examine and analyze them.

火在酉、水在戌，火燒牛角、水漂羊，土埋雙女命尋常，土在巳、木在子，木打寶瓶須粉碎。金騎人馬實恓惶、金在寅巳上五行限之，星如值此終身貧苦走他鄉。星謂之失陷、如忽臨弱地為災淺，如占強宮見禍殃，身命田財官福，若居官祿兼福德，傷官破福實難當。

The configuration of忌躔 is: when "Mars" is in the You palace and "Water Star" is in the Xu palace, it is called "Fire Burning the Ox Horn" and "Water Drifting the White Sheep"; when "Earth Star" is in the Shuangnü palace, it is called "Earth Burying the Double Female," resulting in an ordinary fate; when "Earth Star" is in the Si palace and "Wood Star" is in the Zi palace, it is called "Wood Hitting the Water Bottle," leading to certain destruction; when "Metal Star" is in the Yin palace and the Ma palace, it is called "Metal Riding the Man and Horse," which is truly pitiful. Metal Star in the Yin and Si palaces both fall under the Five Phases limitation. If stars fall into these positions, the person will suffer lifelong poverty and be forced to wander elsewhere. This is called the "loss of position" of the stars. If the stars only occasionally appear in weak palaces, the calamity is not severe; but if they occupy strong palaces, the misfortune becomes even worse. Strong palaces refer to the body palace, destiny palace, land and house palace, wealth palace, official position palace, and fortune virtue palace. If a lost-position star is located in the official position palace and also in the fortune virtue palace, it will damage the official star and destroy the fortune virtue, which is truly unbearable.

妻嗣限元等主，或在第五並第七，刑妻害子細推詳。是此五星者皆。假令命在金牛宮，歲星當占寶瓶中，為失用俱作凶。第一吉星推木德，反遭難打性強凶。斷之孛在未入。又如命在天秤立，便看巨蟹甚星，值廟木在子失躔此所第一凶星。推月孛當生守占反為吉。

Now examine the main stars governing the wife's palace, children's palace, and the planetary limits. If these stars fall in the fifth child palace or the seventh wife palace, one must carefully analyze the effects of marital discord and harm to children. This applies to all five stars. For example, if the命宫 is located in the Taurus sign and the Jupiter star is exactly in the Aquarius sign, this is called losing its proper position, and it is generally considered凶. Jupiter, which is originally a first-rate auspicious star belonging to the wood virtue, is instead subjected to harm, and its nature becomes harsh and malevolent. Such situations should be judged based on whether the Moon孛 is in the Gemini sign. Another example is when the命宫 is located in the Libra sign, one should check which star is in the Cancer sign and is in its prime position. If Jupiter is in the Rat sign and is in a weak position, it becomes the first凶 star in this location. At this time, if the Moon孛 was at this position at birth, it would instead turn into a good star.

謂吉者反凶、凶者反，吉星為禍、凶為福，當從宮分測根源，吉以其宮分言之，故星在喜宮為吉斷，星躔怒地作凶言也。朔日晝生日居朔，日遇羅?月在計都同望夕忌羅計望月夜生，陰陽二星最忌蝕，又怕五星為惡逆怕計羅。

This is what is meant by a fortunate star turning adverse and an adverse star turning fortunate, a fortunate star causing calamity and an adverse star bringing good fortune. To determine this, one should examine the origin from the palace positions. So, a star in a favorable palace is considered fortunate, while a star in an angry palace is considered adverse. A person born on a new moon day during the day has the sun exactly at the new moon position; if the sun meets "Ruo Hou" or the moon meets "Ji Du," it is considered adverse. Similarly, a person born on a full moon night also avoids "Ruo Hou" and "Ji Du." The sun and moon, these two yin and yang stars, are most afraid of being eclipsed, and they also fear the five planets transforming into evil stars moving retrograde, especially fearing "Ji Du" and "Ruo Hou."

前法星分廟怒宮，須知星度在其中，廟星在兮生賢哲，怒在何宮產禍凶，五星留逆最不祥，善惡之中皆少力，最緊五星明變段，廟旺俱全皆曰吉。

The previous rules divide the stars into two categories: those in their temple (庙) and those in their angry (怒) positions, and it is also necessary to know the degree in which the stars are located. When a star is in its temple position, it produces virtuous and wise people; when a star is in its angry position, the corresponding palace will bring calamity. If the five planets appear to be stationary or retrograde, it is particularly ominous, regardless of whether they are benevolent or malevolent, as their power cannot be effectively expressed. The most important thing is to clearly understand the phases of brightness and dimness of the five planets. As long as both the temple and the flourishing (旺) conditions are present, it should be judged as favorable.

天地萬物莫逃乎數，二氣運行三辰流轉，至於人物之休咎，莫不有不期然而然者，非人力所可為也。河圖之數四十有五，洛書之數五十有五，古者聖人測其數以示將來。後世學者循其常而昧其本，大道日訛詭論蜂起，蓋紅紫得以亂朱原。

All things in the universe are subject to the principle of numbers. The dual forces of yin and yang continuously move, the sun, moon, and stars revolve in their courses, and thus the fortune and misfortune of human affairs are not intentional but inevitably occur, something beyond human power to change. The number of the Yellow River Chart is forty-five, and the number of the Luo Writing is fifty-five. Ancient sages measured these numbers to enlighten future generations. Unfortunately, later scholars merely followed the conventional forms without understanding their fundamental principles, leading to the gradual distortion of the great way and the emergence of strange doctrines. This is like the intermediate colors of red and purple that have disturbed the pure red.

夫洞微限數一百六佈於周天十二宮內。然闊狹不等同異，互陳命與祿數十有五福，與妻十有一，田宅子孫各四年半、而奴僕隨之，財帛兄弟各五而相貌獨管十年，疾厄遷移退以七八，其所以若此者實不外乎河洛之定數也。

"The Dongwei system of numerical limits totals 106 years, distributed within the twelve palaces of the celestial cycle. The number of years each palace governs varies, with some being longer and others shorter: the命宫 (Destiny Palace) and官禄宫 (Official Fate Palace) each govern 15 years, the福德宫 (Fortune Virtue Palace) and妻妾宫 (Spouse and Concubine Palace) each govern 11 years, the田宅宫 (Housing and Property Palace) and子孙宫 (Descendants Palace) each govern 4.5 years, and the奴仆宫 (Servant Palace) also governs 4.5 years; the财帛宫 (Wealth Palace) and兄弟宫 (Brother and Sibling Palace) each govern 5 years, while the相貌宫 (Appearance Palace) governs a full 10 years; the疾厄宫 (Illness and Misfortune Palace) and迁移宫 (Migration Palace) then follow in order, governing 7 and 8 years respectively. The reason for this distribution is entirely based on the numbers established by the Yellow River Chart and the Luo Writing."

子午卯酉居陰陽之中位，命祿妻田稱為四強，管年四十有五而贏半，歲計日一百八十分而四強各得四十五日，乃函洛書四十有五之妙也。寅申巳亥、辰戌丑未八宮當陰陽終始之地，管年五十有五而無奇，乃具河圖五十有五之妙也。

The four palaces of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are located at the central positions of yin and yang. The four areas of the native's destiny, officialdom, spouse, and property are called "four strengths," collectively governing forty-five years and an additional half year. A year consists of three hundred and sixty days, divided into four parts, each part being one hundred and eighty days. Each of the four strengths receives forty-five days, which precisely reflects the numerical significance of forty-five in the Luo Writing. The eight palaces of Yin, Shen, Si, Hai, and Chen, Xu, Chou, Wei are situated at the positions where yin and yang complete and begin anew, collectively governing fifty-five years exactly, which precisely reflects the numerical significance of fifty-five in the Yellow River Chart.

總十二宮計數百六自然周流無秋毫差錯，二五之運既不能離河洛之妙，則人稟二五之氣以生，又安能舍百六之會哉。古今聖賢推陽九百之變，昭布經史豈虛語耶。每於今之談論天文者，推以洞微深會，輒臆度而不經或結舌而莫究，若欲驗其禍福亦難矣。

The twelve palaces together total one hundred and six, naturally flowing and rotating without any error. Since the transformation of yin and yang and the Five Phases cannot be separated from the profound principles of the Yellow River Chart and the Luo Writing, how could human beings, who receive the qi of yin and yang and the Five Phases to be born, ignore this number of one hundred and six? The sages of all ages have calculated the changes of "Yang Ji" and "Bai Liu" in the realm of qi, and these are clearly recorded in the classics and historical texts. How could they be mere empty talk? However, nowadays those who discuss astronomy, when they mention the subtle and accurate aspects of the study of hidden phenomena, often make up guesses without following the rules, or are at a loss and unable to explain. In such a case, how could one hope to verify the fortune and misfortune?

僕因桑榆餘暇以異人所授列為圖說，將與同契者居易於定數，怡神於妙理，匪敢立異以沽名也。覽者無哂焉，金贅野人元機子蔡紹申書。

I took advantage of my leisure time in old age to compile the teachings I received from a mysterious person into a diagrammatic exposition, intending to share them with like-minded individuals. We would dwell in the established destiny and cultivate our spirit in its subtle principles, without daring to seek fame by being unconventional. Those who see this book need not laugh at it. This is the preface by Jin Zhu Ye Ren Yuan Ji Zi Cai Shao Shen.

命宮以卯為首者，蓋帝出乎震，太陽方升從乎晝也。萬物於此發生，啟蟄為人共稟五行之積數，且官祿十五配以遷移，八年成二十有三，是應坤策二十有四而不完者，漸虧也。復以疾厄七數定成三十者是合二四六八十之地，積數三十者，夫妻屬於酉宮，西沉之地。

The reason the命宫 begins at the卯 position is because the《Zhou Changes·Shuo Gua》states "The Emperor emerges from Zhen," and the Zhen position is at卯, at which time the sun is just rising, belonging to the daytime. Here, all things begin to arise. After the Awakening of Insects, insects emerge from their burrows, and humans also receive the accumulated numbers of the Five Phases here. The official position governs fifteen years, combined with the migration position's eight years, totaling twenty-three years, which corresponds to the twenty-four numbers of the《Kun》hexagram, yet one number is missing, indicating the gradual decline of yang energy. Adding the seven years of the illness and injury position, it totals thirty years, exactly matching the even numbers of two, four, six, eight, and ten, with an accumulated total of thirty. The wife and concubine position belongs to the酉 position, which is where the sun sets westward.

日入於酉月生於庚，從於夜也。十一者天五地六中合之數，夫妻之義、陰陽之合也。配於奴僕男女各四年，半者戌亥之位正陰之宮。數虧之極應五行三數不完也。田宅者子之正位一陽方生，亦四年半者陽氣未有積也。兄弟財帛各得五年者陽氣已生，乃得五行之正數也。

The sun enters the You position and the moon is born in the Geng direction, both occurring at night. The wife and concubine palace governs eleven years, which is the number five from heaven and the number six from earth combined in the middle, perfectly matching the meaning of husband and wife and the principle of yin and yang merging. It is paired with the servant and male and female palace, each governing four and a half years. The reason for the half number is that the Xu and Hai positions are purely yin palaces, where the number is reduced to the extreme, corresponding to the lack of three numbers in the Five Phases, making it incomplete. The field and house palace is in the Zi position, which is where the first yang begins, also governing four and a half years, because yang energy is just beginning to emerge and has not yet accumulated. The brother and wealth palace each receive five years, as yang energy has already begun to grow and has obtained the correct number of the Five Phases.

自命宮至疾厄宮屬乎晝，總六十六年以應一三如乘五之數，盈一年也。自夫妻至財帛宮屬乎夜，總三十四年半以應七乘五之數虧半年也。

Counting from the命宫 to the疾厄宫, this section corresponds to daylight and totals sixty-six years, matching the number obtained by adding one and three and then multiplying by five, with an extra year. Counting from the妻妾宫 to the财帛宫, this section corresponds to nighttime and totals thirty-four and a half years, matching the number obtained by multiplying seven by five, which is thirty-five, with half a year missing. One fills and one wanes, precisely reflecting the principle of the waxing and waning of yin and yang in day and night.

一三五七九、一得五乘五，三得五乘十五，七得五乘三十五，九得五乘四十五，五與六合而生六數。

Take the five yang numbers one, three, five, seven, and nine, and multiply each by five: one times five gives five, three times five gives fifteen, seven times five gives thirty-five, nine times five gives forty-five; as for the number five, which is in the center, it combines with the earth number six to produce the number six. These products are then assigned to the twelve trigrams, which gives the origin of the number 106 in the context of the profound limit numbers.

此篇發明限度之旨以定行年生死之訣。夫限度主者有限宮之主，有限度之主，二主皆要得地，不可失於偏廢，如看命宮主、命度主一樣，如限宮主受傷而限度主得生者，或限宮主得生而限度主受傷者，如此則知一吉一凶存焉。

This passage aims to explain the principle of limits in order to determine the key to inferring the years of life and death. The concept of "limit master" includes two aspects: first, the ruler of the palace where the limit is located, and second, the ruler of the degree where the limit is located. Both of these ruling stars must be strong, neither should be neglected, just as in determining the ruler of the birth palace and the ruler of the birth degree. If the ruler of the palace is harmed while the ruler of the degree is strong, or if the ruler of the palace is strong while the ruler of the degree is harmed, then it is known that there is a mixture of one good and one bad outcome.

或限宮、限度主皆強者有之，或限宮、限度主皆弱者有之，如宮度兩強者必主發達，或宮度兩傷者定入幽冥。又有宮主受傷而度主得生者亦死，又有宮主得生而度主受傷者亦死，何也。蓋有刃星非合於宮，即合於度故也。

There are cases where both the ruler of the palace and the ruler of the degree are strong, and cases where both are weak. If both the palace and the degree are strong, the person will certainly achieve success. If both the palace and the degree are damaged, then the person will certainly die. There are also cases where the ruler of the palace is damaged but the ruler of the degree is strong, yet the person still dies, and cases where the ruler of the palace is strong but the ruler of the degree is damaged, yet the person still dies. Why is this so? It is because of the Yangren star, which either harmonizes with the palace or harmonizes with the degree.

經云：無殺刃豈能傷乎。由此推之則吉凶生死如反掌耳，如欲指命宮喜某星為恩，以言福。如欲指命度怕某星為難，以言禍然此則百無一驗也，斯乃執滯之學不識變通之理，豈可與語哉。

The classics say: Without malevolent stars or Yangren, how could there be harm? Following this logic, good and bad fortune, life and death, would be as easy to judge as turning over one's palm. If one blindly determines that a certain star in the命宫 is a benevolent star and uses this to predict happiness, and at the same time determines that a certain star in the命度 is a harmful star and uses this to predict misfortune—this approach will never be verified through practice. This is the study of rigid adherence, lacking the principle of flexibility. How can one discuss star destiny with such a person?

仙曰：世人多以宮主論行限，十不一應可哂可哂。大凡行限先依量天尺上，按定坐宮之度，次依洞微大限行去，專以生剋制化為窮通壽夭之別也。

The Master said: Most people in the world use only the main palace to deduce their life span limits, and out of ten times, not once is it accurate, which is truly laughable. In general, when deducing life span limits, first fix the degree of the palace where the destiny is located on the measure of the heavens, then follow the great limit of the hidden micro path step by step. It should be specifically determined by the mutual generation, mutual control, mutual restriction, and mutual transformation of the five phases to distinguish between success and failure, and longevity and short life.

假如角斗奎井安命以木為主，行四水度或逢水孛大發跡也。貴人得之進爵加官。行四月度上亦好，逢金半吉，逢火發達。若逢土計喪服重重。行四火度上不宜見金，主官災破財、或作土木造宅。行四日度平平、無災無禍。行四土度平坦發福，逢水孛驟發，逢金決死。行四金度無救大凶，逢水孛反主大發，決因禍而致福，不宜見金則死矣，此論四木度。

For example, if one's destiny is placed on the four wood constellations, namely Jiao, Dou, Kui, and Jing, then the planet Jupiter is the main influence. When reaching the four water constellations or encountering the planet Water and the Moon孛, one will achieve great success; a nobleman may attain higher rank and promotion. Reaching the four fire constellations is also good; encountering the planet Metal is half-beneficial, while encountering the planet Fire brings success. If encountering the planet Earth and Ji Du, there will be many family misfortunes. When reaching the four earth constellations, it is smooth and brings good fortune; encountering the planet Water and the Moon孛 leads to sudden success, but encountering the planet Metal is certain death. When reaching the four metal constellations, it is extremely dangerous without assistance; however, if encountering the planet Water and the Moon孛, it brings great fortune, definitely turning misfortune into benefit; but encountering the planet Metal again is fatal. The above is based on the four wood constellations.

假如又如亢牛婁鬼安命以金為主，行四土度大發。行四日度吉凶相伴，如有大凶得貴人扶也。行四月四水度見木則發，見氣主孝服、見火莫登高涉險。行四木度遇火羅決死，有水制之無妨。行四火度見土計大發，見火必死，此論四金度。

For example, if the destiny is placed on the four metal stars, Kāng, Niú, Lóu, and Guǐ, then the main influence is from the planet Jīnxīng (Gold Star). When reaching the four earth degrees, there will be great success. When reaching the four day degrees, both good and bad fortune may occur; even if there is a major misfortune, the Nobleman will provide assistance. When reaching the four month degrees and the four water degrees, encountering Mùxīng (Wood Star) will bring success; encountering Zǐqì (Purple Qi) indicates matters related to mourning for parents; encountering Huǒxīng (Fire Star) warns against climbing high or venturing into dangerous places. When reaching the four wood degrees, encountering Huǒxīng (Fire Star) and Luóhóu (Rahu) will result in death, but if Wùxīng (Water Star) restrains them, there will be no harm. When reaching the four fire degrees, encountering Tǔxīng (Earth Star) and Jìdū (Count Du) brings great fortune, but encountering Huǒxīng (Fire Star) will result in death. The above is based on the four metal degrees.

假如又如氐柳胃女安命以土為主，行四火四日度發跡，貴則加官，否則納粟有名。行四月四水度平平逢木氣則死，見火主造宅置田。行四金度平平、行四木度大凶，見水必死，此論四土度。

For example, if the destiny is placed on the four earth hosts, namely, the constellations of Dishi, Liu, Wei, and Nu, then the main influence is from the planet Saturn. When reaching the four fire degrees and the four sun degrees, one can achieve success and attain high status, and those who are already prominent will receive promotions and higher ranks. Otherwise, one can still gain reputation by contributing grain and rice. When reaching the four moon degrees and the four water degrees, the situation is ordinary. If encountering the planet Jupiter and the Purple Qi, it will result in death. If encountering the planet Mars, it indicates building houses and purchasing farmland. When reaching the four metal degrees, the situation is average. When reaching the four wood degrees, it is extremely dangerous, and if another planet of water is encountered, it will result in death. The above is based on the four earth degrees.

假如又如房虛昴星尾觜室翼安命皆以日火為主。行四木度大發；行四水度見孛星主落水死。行四土度主孝服、見火生男、見金生女。行四金度亦驟發，此論四日四火度。

For example, when the destiny is placed on the constellations Fang, Xu, Mao, Xing, Wei, Zi, Shi, and Yi, the main influences are "the Sun" and "the Mars star." If it reaches the four wood degrees, there will be great success. If it reaches the four water degrees and encounters "the Moon孛" star, it indicates death by water. If it reaches the four earth degrees, there will be matters concerning mourning for parents. Seeing "the Mars star" indicates the birth of a son, while seeing "the Venus star" indicates the birth of a daughter. If it reaches the four metal degrees, there will be sudden success. The above discussion is based on the four day degrees and four fire degrees.

假如又如心危畢張箕壁參軫安命、皆以月水為主。行四火度見土主跌死；行四木度平平，行四金度大發，行四土度見計必死、見金亦好。行四日度平平，見羅星主酒色之患、或因婦人破財，此論四月四水度。

For example, when the destiny is placed on the eight constellations of Heart, Wei, Bi, Zhang, Ji, Bi, Can, and Zhen, the main influences are "Taiyin" and "Water Star." If during the four fire degrees one encounters "Earth Star," it indicates a fall and death; if during the four wood degrees, it is ordinary; if during the four metal degrees, it brings great success; if during the four earth degrees, encountering "Jidi" leads to death, but encountering "Jupiter" is not so bad. If during the four sun degrees, it is ordinary; if encountering "Luohou," it indicates problems related to alcohol and women, or financial loss due to women. The above is discussed in relation to the four moon degrees and four water degrees.

假如已上星度論其得失，窮通壽夭，不過以生剋制化而取，此乃舉其例而推之，不可一概而論也。如本主倘行本度亦有災有福，又如水行水度、火行火度，前文不載，惟此二宿觀其氣候，察其時勢，若夫火極明則滅，水極盛則泛，尤要詳觀有無吉凶，星辰守照兼而斷之。

The gains and losses, success and failure, and longevity or short life discussed in these star degrees are merely examples based on the generation, control, restriction, and transformation of the Five Phases. This is just an illustration to help people infer similar cases, and should not be applied universally. For instance, if the main star of one's birth chart reaches its own degree, there may be both misfortune and fortune. Also, for example, if the star of water is in the water degree or the star of fire is in the fire degree, these cases are not mentioned in the previous text. For these two stars, one should only observe the current weather and the prevailing circumstances. Remember that fire becomes extinguished when it is too bright, and water causes flooding when it is too full. Therefore, it is especially important to carefully examine whether there is good or bad fortune, and then combine the judgment with the stars in the palace of governance and the palace of illumination.

訣曰：更將宮度兩參詳，便是人間奇妙術。所謂宮主得生、度主受傷，有災不死，又如度主得所、宮主受傷刃星合度亦死，須觀倒限篇始得其詳矣。

The mnemonic says: Take both the palace and the degree into account together, and this is the most wonderful method of divination in the human world. If the palace ruler is supported and the degree ruler is harmed, the person will suffer misfortune but not die. But if the degree ruler is in a favorable position while the palace ruler is harmed, and there is also a Yangren star combining with the original degree, then the person will die. These details must be understood thoroughly from the following section on "Reversed Limitations."

倒限則一例不同，一例指執法言不同而有異論，不問坐命何宮何度，不以元守坐命某宮怕某星，不以坐度某度喜某曜，但一歲之中、指目今某歲言，只看限行至何度為率，假如今年某歲看限行何度下，如限行土度。

The method of "reverse limits" differs from the previous one, with its own set of rules and interpretations, leading to different conclusions. It does not consider where the命宫 (destiny palace) is located, whether the original birth chart has certain stars in specific palaces, or whether a certain degree favors certain stars. Instead, it focuses solely on the current year and examines which degree the annual limit has reached. For example, if someone is of a certain age this year, we look at which degree the annual limit has entered, such as the earth degree.

如限行氐女胃柳四土度中，則看土起得何經，以土為限度主，看元土起躔某宮某度，或土起逢生，土躔尾室觜翼火度，或土起值克，土躔角斗井奎木度，由此以決吉凶。

If the limit falls within the four earth degrees of Dishi, Nü, Weishi, and Liu, one should examine the position where the planet Saturn begins, taking earth as the ruler of this limit. Then check where Saturn originally resides in the chart, in which palace and degree. If Saturn's starting position is favorable, it indicates Saturn is in the fire degrees of Weiwu, Shishi, Zui, and Yi; if Saturn's starting position is unfavorable, it indicates Saturn is in the wood degrees of Jiao, Dou, Jing, and Kui. This determines the fortune and misfortune.

逢生者吉、值克者凶，且如土躔木、土躔角斗井奎木度，木躔土、木躔氐女胃柳土宿，限至土度必死。此謂木土互克、乃限主被克也。若土木二度中有金氣計火羅可解，有一星會亦可解。

When a planet is in a position that supports it, it brings good fortune, but when it is in a position that controls it, it brings misfortune. For example, if the Earth Star is in the Wood degree, which includes the constellations Angle, Bucket, Well, and Kui; at the same time, the Wood Star is in the Earth degree, which includes the constellations Ti, Nu, Wei, and Liu; then when the limit reaches the Earth degree, the person will die. This is called mutual control between Wood and Earth, meaning the limit ruler is being controlled. However, if there are the Gold Star, Purple Qi, Ji Du, Fire Star, or Luo Hou in the Earth or Wood degrees, it can resolve the situation. Even if only one of these stars is present, it can still resolve the issue.

土木度者即土木所躔之二度，若會金解則是土生金，金去制木無害。若會木氣同行則是二殺不攻一，或土計同躔則是一殺不攻二，或逢火羅則是洩木而生火助土為吉，或木秉令及生旺之月亦不可解也。

The concept of "two degrees of earth and wood" refers to the two degrees each occupied by the planet of earth and the planet of wood. If using the planet of metal to interpret, it is because earth generates metal, and metal controls wood, thus causing no harm. If the planet of wood and the star of purple qi are together, then two evils do not attack one. If the planet of earth and the star of ji du are in the same degree, then one evil does not attack two. If encountering the planet of fire and the star of luohou, it is because the wood energy is released to generate fire, and fire supports earth, thus it is favorable. However, if the planet of wood is in its prime season or is born in a month that is favorable for wood, then the interpretation remains unresolved.

又如土躔火、土躔尾室觜翼火度，火躔土、火躔氐女胃柳土宿，限至土度必發。此言火土互生乃限元受資也。

For example, if the planet Saturn is in the fire degree, which includes the constellations Wei, Shi, Zi, and Yi; and the planet Mars is in the earth degree, which includes the constellations Di, Nu, Wei, and Liu; then when the planetary limit reaches the earth degree, the person will certainly achieve success. This is because fire and earth nourish each other, meaning the origin god of the planetary limit receives support.

倘土火二度中犯水孛、金計減力，土火度者即土火所躔之二度，火遇水孛受克，土遇水孛則相敵，火金戰爭土金洩氣，土遇計為主奴同舍，火會木氣則福厚，火羅同度夏月生人乃謂火炎土燥失之大驟，又云二母爭權也。

If the earth and fire signs come into conflict with the water star and the moon孛, or if they meet the gold star and the ji du, their power will be weakened. The term "earth and fire two degrees" refers to the two degrees each occupied by the earth star and the fire star. When fire meets water and孛, it is restrained; when earth meets water and孛, they are evenly matched. When fire meets gold, it is a confrontation; when earth meets gold, it is a loss of strength. When earth meets ji du, it indicates the master and servant sharing the same house. If fire meets the wood star and the purple qi, it brings great fortune. If fire is in the same degree as the lu hou, and the person is born in summer, this is called fire being intense and earth dry, which is excessive and hasty, also called the two mother stars competing for power.

且如木躔金、木躔亢牛婁鬼金度，金躔木、金躔角斗奎井木度，限至木度必死。此謂金木互克乃限主被傷也。若有火羅水孛氣星在金木二度中可解。

For example, if the planet of wood is in the degree of metal, that is, in the degrees of Kangle, Niu, Lou, and Gui; at the same time, the planet of metal is in the degree of wood, that is, in the degrees of Jiao, Dou, Kui, and Jing; then when the planetary limit reaches the degree of wood, the person will die. This is called metal and wood mutually controlling each other, which means the ruler of the limit is harmed. If the planets of fire, RuoHou, water, moon bo, or ZiQi are in the degrees of metal and wood, they can resolve this situation.

金木度者即金木所躔之度也。若火羅與木同躔或單躔木殿，則是木生火謂之灰飛煙滅，行木度亦死，若得冬令亦可解，但得夏月火羅犯金度可解，水孛解則金生水水生木，氣解則是一殺不攻二。

The so-called two degrees of metal and wood refer to the degrees occupied by the planet of metal and the planet of wood. If the planet of fire or Rahu is in the same degree as wood, or if it is alone in the position following wood, then it is considered that wood generates fire, which is called "ashes and smoke vanish," and when reaching the degree of wood, it will also result in death. However, if it is during winter, this can be resolved. Only in summer can the conflict between fire and Rahu in the degree of metal be resolved. Using the planet of water and Moon孛 to resolve it, it is because metal generates water and water generates wood; using Zi Qi to resolve it, it is because one evil influence cannot overcome two.

又如木躔水、木躔箕壁參軫水度，水躔木、水躔角斗奎井木宿，限至木度必發。此言水木互生乃限元受資也。

For example, if the planet Jupiter is in the water degree, meaning it is in the constellations Ji, Bi, Can, and Zhen; and at the same time, the planet Venus is in the wood degree, meaning it is in the constellations Jue, Dou, Kui, and Jing; then when the limit of movement reaches the wood degree, the person will certainly achieve success. This refers to the mutual generation between water and wood, meaning the origin god of the limit of movement receives support.

倘水木二度中，犯土計火羅氣孛者減力，如木會土計則相敵，如水遇土計乃相剋，如木會火羅為洩氣，如水遇火羅則相戰，如木見氣謂主奴同舍，水孛同躔乃二母爭權更值冬生名曰雪壓寒梅，非但冬月，春生亦不宜矣。

If water and wood are afflicted by "Saturn," "Ji Du," "Mars," "Luo Hou," "Zi Qi," or "Yue Bo," their strength will be weakened. Wood combined with "Saturn" or "Ji Du" is a balanced situation; water encountering "Saturn" or "Ji Du" is subject to mutual control. Wood combined with "Mars" or "Luo Hou" results in the loss of wood's energy; water encountering "Mars" or "Luo Hou" leads to a confrontation. Wood meeting "Zi Qi" indicates the master and servant sharing the same dwelling. When "Water Star" and "Yue Bo" are in the same position, it signifies two mother stars vying for power. If this occurs in winter, it is called "Snow Pressing the Cold Plum," which is not favorable only in the winter month but also unsuitable if born in spring.

得水金相生，其福倍增。且如金躔火、金躔尾室觜翼火度，火躔金、火躔亢牛婁鬼金宿，限至金度必死。此謂金火互克乃限主被傷也。

If gold and water can be mutually generated, blessings will double. For example, if the star of metal is in the degree of fire, that is, in the constellations of Wei, Shi, Zi, and Yi; and at the same time the star of fire is in the degree of metal, that is, in the constellations of Kang, Niu, Lou, and Gui; then when the limit reaches the metal degree, the person will surely die. This is called metal and fire mutually controlling each other, which means the ruler of the limit is harmed.

若有土計水孛羅在金火二度中可解，若四五月火羅生旺不可解，土計解則是洩火生金，水孛解則是金生水、水克火，羅解則是二殺不攻一，或羅傷金度亦死，惟丑牛辰亢非夏月，火羅則不可倒限。

If "Saturn," "Ji Du," "Water Star," "Moon Bo," or "Luo Hui" falls within the degrees of Gold and Fire, it can be resolved; but if they are in the months of April and May when Fire and Luo Hui are strong and flourishing, it cannot be resolved. Using Earth and Ji Du to resolve it, it disperses the Fire energy and benefits Gold; using Water and Bo to resolve it, it allows Gold to generate Water, and Water then controls Fire; using Luo Hui to resolve it, it means two evils cannot attack one. However, if Luo Hui harms the Gold degree, death still occurs. Only when in the Ox mansion of the Ursa Major constellation and the Neck mansion of the Leo constellation, and not in the summer months, will Fire and Luo Hui not reverse the limits.

又如金躔土、金躔氐女胃柳土度，土躔金、土躔亢牛婁鬼金度，限至金度必發。此言土金互生乃限元受資也。或金土二度中犯木氣水孛計者減力。土金度者即土金所躔之二度也。

For example, if the planet 'Jin Xing' (Venus) is in the Earthly Branches of Di, Nu, Wei, and Liu, and at the same time the planet 'Tu Xing' (Saturn) is in the Metal Branches of Kang, Niu, Lou, and Gui, then when the planetary limit reaches the Metal Branch, the person will certainly achieve success. This is because Earth and Metal nourish each other, meaning the origin god of the planetary limit receives support. However, if the Metal and Earth branches are afflicted by 'Mu Xing' (Jupiter), 'Zi Qi' (Purple Star), 'Shui Xing' (Mercury), 'Yue Bo' (Moon孛), or 'Ji Du' (Counting Star), the power will be weakened. The so-called Earth and Metal branches refer to the two branches each occupied by the Earth and Metal planets.

土見木氣則受制，金見木氣則抗敵，金見水孛乃洩氣，土見水孛為戰爭，如金見計土同行謂二母爭權、乃姑息太過，金見土計單行則福力尤佳，但秋冬亢牛二金遇土又謂金埋土晦，反為無益矣。

When earth meets the "wood star" and "purple qi", it is subdued; when metal meets wood and qi, they counter each other. When metal meets the "water star" and "moon孛", the metal energy is drained; when earth meets water and孛, it results in a confrontation. If metal meets "ji du" and "saturn" together, it is called two mother stars vying for power, which indicates excessive leniency; if metal meets earth or ji du alone, the fortune is actually better. However, during autumn and winter, if the two metal degrees, Kangle and Niu, meet earth, it is called "metal buried in earth and obscured", which is actually not beneficial.

且如火躔水、火躔箕壁參軫水度，水躔火、水躔尾室觜翼火度，限至火度必死。此謂火水互克乃限主被傷也。孛犯火度亦死，有木氣孛羅土計在火水二度中可解。

For example, if the planet Mars is in the water degree, it is located in the constellations Ji, Bi, Can, and Zhen; at the same time, if the planet Venus is in the fire degree, it is located in the constellations Wei, Shi, Zi, and Yi. If the planetary limit reaches the fire degree, the person will surely die. This is called fire and water mutually controlling each other, meaning the ruler of the limit is injured. Similarly, if the planet Moon孛 (Moon孛) conflicts with the fire degree, it also leads to death. If the planets Jupiter, Purple Qi, Moon孛, Rahu, Saturn, and Ji Du are located in the fire or water degrees, they can resolve the situation.

火水度者即火水所躔之二度也。七八月及冬令亦不可解。七八月水孛掌值難冬令水旺故也。木氣解則是洩水生火，孛解則二殺不攻一，羅解則是一殺不攻二，土計解則是土克水。

The term "fire and water degrees" refers to the two degrees each occupied by the planet Mars and the planet Venus. If this occurs in July, August, or winter, it cannot be resolved; because during July and August, the planets Venus and Moon孛 are in charge of difficult stars, and during winter, the power of water is naturally strong. Using Jupiter and Purple Star to resolve it, this would dissipate the water energy and benefit fire; using Moon孛 to resolve it, two evils cannot overcome one; using Rahu to resolve it, one evil cannot overcome two; using Saturn and Ji Du to resolve it, earth would overcome water.

又如火躔木、火躔角斗奎井木度，木躔火、木躔尾室觜翼火宿，限至火度必發。此言火木互生乃限元受資也。有土計金羅氣在火水二度者則減力，如火見土計為洩氣，木見土計則戰爭。

For example, if the planet Mars is in the Wood degree, meaning it is in the positions of Angle, Dou, Kui, and Jing; at the same time, the planet Jupiter is in the Fire degree, meaning it is in the positions of Wei, Shi, Zi, and Yi; then when the limit of the chart reaches the Fire degree, the person will certainly achieve success. This is because Fire and Wood mutually support each other, meaning the origin god of the limit has received assistance. However, if the planets Saturn, Ji Du, Jupiter, Luo Hou, and Zi Qi fall within these two degrees, their power will be weakened: Fire meeting Saturn and Ji Du causes a loss of energy, while Wood meeting Saturn and Ji Du leads to conflict.

火會金而相剋，木會金則受制。木遇氣則二恩不為恩，火遇羅則謂主奴同舍，如夏令火炎木氣太盛反不為美，如遇水孛展轉相生其福最厚。

Fire meeting the planet Venus is a case of mutual control, while Wood meeting Venus is subdued. When Wood meets the Purple Star, the two benevolent stars cannot function as benevolent forces. When Fire meets the planet Rahu, it is said that the master and servant share the same dwelling. If this occurs in the summer season, the Fire is very strong and the Wood energy is also excessive, which is not a good situation. However, if it meets the planet Mercury and the Moon孛, then Water generates Wood, Wood generates Fire, and they mutually generate each other, resulting in the deepest blessings.

且如水躔土、水躔氐女胃柳土度，土躔水、土躔箕壁參軫水宿，限至水度必死。此謂土水互克乃限主被傷也。有金孛木氣計在水土二度中可解。水土度者即水土所躔之二度，若土得令生助亦不可解。

For example, if the water star is in the earth degree, which includes the degrees of氐, 女, 胃, and 柳; at the same time, the earth star is in the water degree, which includes the degrees of箕, 壁, 参, and 轸; then when the limit reaches the water degree, the person will surely die. This is called the mutual control between earth and water, meaning the ruler of the limit is harmed. If the gold star, the moon孛, the wood star, the purple qi, or the ji du star are in the water or earth degrees, they can resolve the situation. The so-called water and earth degrees refer to the two degrees each occupied by the water and earth stars; however, if the earth is in its proper season and receives support, it cannot be resolved.

土旺辰戊丑未更火羅生土，惟五月不忌，反以水孛傷土則限至，子午土度凶。五月生人水土互躔，限至午柳子女土度凶，金解洩土生水孛，解一殺不攻二，木氣解則是水生木木克土。

Earth is strongest in the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. If "Fire Star" and "Rohini" come to generate earth, its strength becomes even greater. However, in the fifth month, it is not advisable to avoid this, as "Water Star" and "Moon孛" will harm earth. Therefore, when the limit of a person's life reaches the earth degrees of Zi and Wu, it indicates misfortune. Those born in the fifth month who have water and earth in close proximity will face misfortune when their life limit reaches the earth degrees of Wu in the Willow Mansion or Zi in the Girl Mansion. Using "Metal Star" to resolve this situation involves releasing the earth's energy to generate water; using "Moon孛" to resolve it means that one evil influence cannot overcome two. Using "Wood Star" and "Purple Qi" to resolve it involves water generating wood, and then wood further controlling earth.

謂曰：疏土縱水。計解二殺不攻一。又如水躔金、水躔亢牛婁鬼金度，金躔水、金躔箕孛參軫水宿，限至水度必發。此言水金互生乃限元受資也。

This is called "shu tu zong shui," which means to clear away the blocked earth so that water can flow smoothly. Using "jidi" to interpret, it means that two evils cannot attack one. For example, if the "shuxing" is in the metal degree, that is, in the constellations Kangle, Niu, Lou, and Gui; at the same time, the "jin xing" is in the water degree, that is, in the constellations Ji, Bi, Can, and Zhen; then when the limit of the journey reaches the water degree, this person will certainly achieve success. This means that water and metal support each other, that is, the origin god of the limit has received assistance.

有火羅木氣孛在水金二度者減力，水會火羅則相敵金會火羅而相戰，水見木氣乃洩氣金見木氣為仇怒，水會孛謂主奴同舍，水金會土計獲福無量，冬月水冷金寒縱相生而無益。

If the stars 'Fire Star,' 'Rohini,' 'Wood Star,' 'Purple Qi,' and 'Moon孛' fall into the degrees of Water and Metal, their power will be weakened: Water is overcome by Fire, and Rohini is evenly matched; Metal is overcome by Fire, and Rohini leads to conflict; Water meets Wood and Purple Qi, causing a loss of strength, while Metal meets Wood and Purple Qi, leading to enmity. Water meeting 'Moon孛' indicates that the master and servant share the same dwelling. If Water and Metal also join with 'Saturn' and 'Jeddu,' they will bring boundless blessings. However, in the month of winter, when Water is cold and Metal is chilly, even if they are in mutual generation, there will be no benefit.

且如日躔木、日躔角斗奎井木度，木躔日、木躔房虛昴星日度，或氣日同在木土度，限至星虛二度必死。此謂曰木互垣乃限主被傷也。有火羅同度可解，則是洩木生火助虛日，虛日子宮正垣之土故喜火羅。

For example, if the Sun is in the Wood degree, it would be in the constellations Jiao, Dou, Kui, and Jing; at the same time, the Wood Star is in the Sun's degree, meaning it would be in the constellations Fang, Xu, Mao, and Xing; or if the Purple Qi and the Sun are both in the Wood or Earth degrees; then when the limit reaches the Star Mansion and the Emptiness Mansion, death is certain. This is called the Sun and Wood Star mutually occupying each other's boundaries, which means the limit ruler is harmed. If the Fire Star and Luo Hui are in the same degree, it can resolve the situation. This is because the Fire Star releases the Wood energy to generate Fire, which then supports the Emptiness Mansion. The Emptiness Mansion is in the Water degree, which is the original Earth mansion, so it prefers Fire and Luo Hui.

春夏星度見之倒限，星日午宮太陽之正垣、又忌火羅也。惟宜金星可解。金能制木四季亦可解。又如日躔木，木躔日，或氣日同躔、限至房度必發。房日乃卯宮正垣火，若木日度中有金羅則減力以金克木，以羅洩木。

However, in the spring and summer seasons, the degree of the Star Mansion encounters fire and Luo, and it should be reversed, because the Star Mansion is in the Wu palace, which is the proper domain of the Sun, and it is taboo for fire and Luo. At this time, it is only suitable to use the planet Venus to resolve the issue, as metal can control wood, and this resolution also works in the four seasons. For example, if the Sun is in the Wood degree, and the Jupiter is in the Sun degree, or if the Purple Qi is with the Sun in the same degree, when the limit reaches the degree of the Room Mansion, it will certainly lead to success. The Room Mansion is in the卯 palace, which is the proper domain of fire. If among the degrees of Wood and Sun there are the planet Venus and Luo, their power will be weakened, because metal controls wood, and Luo drains wood.

且如日躔火、日躔尾室觜翼火度，火躔日、火躔房虛昴星日度，或羅日同躔木，日度限至昴度必死。此謂火日互躔乃限主被傷也。有土計水孛可解土，計解則是洩火，生昴日金水孛解，則是克火護昴日金。昴日乃酉宮正垣之金也。

For example, if the Sun is in the fire degree, it would be in the constellations of Wei, Shi, Zi, and Yi; at the same time, the Mars is also in the solar degree, which would be in the constellations of Fang, Xu, Hairy Head, and Xing; or if the Rahu is with the Sun in the wood degree and solar degree; then when the limit reaches the Hairy Head constellation, it will result in death. This is called fire and sun mutually approaching each other, which means the main limit is harmed. If there are the Saturn, Ji Du, Water Star, and Moon Bo present, they can resolve the situation: using earth and Ji Du to resolve it, it disperses the fire energy and benefits the metal of Hairy Head; using water and Moon Bo to resolve it, it controls the fire and protects the metal of Hairy Head. Hairy Head is in the You palace, which is the main constellation of metal.

又如日躔火，火躔日，或羅日同宮限至虛度必發。虛日乃子宮正垣之土，若日火度中有水孛則減力。蓋水孛能傷火羅也。

For example, if the Sun is in the fire degree and the Mars is in the solar degree, or if the Rahu is in the same palace as the Sun, and the planetary limits reach the degree of the Emptiness mansion, success is certain. The Emptiness mansion is in the rat sign, which is a degree of earth. Fire can generate earth, so it is favorable. However, if the degrees of the Sun and Mars contain the Mercury and the Moon孛, their power will be weakened, because water and孛 can harm fire and Rahu.

且如日躔水、日躔箕壁參軫水度，水躔日、水躔房虛昴星水宿，或孛日同躔日月水火度限至房度必死。此謂日水互垣乃限元被傷也。房日乃卯宮正垣之火，有木氣可解木氣解則是洩水生房，日火木解較輕氣解尤切。

For example, if the Sun is in the Water degree, it would be in the constellations Ji, Bi, Can, and Zhen; at the same time, if the Water Star is also in the Sun degree, it would be in the constellations Fang, Xu, Mao, and Xing; or if the Moon孛 is with the Sun in the degrees of the Sun, Moon, Water, and Fire, then when the limit of movement reaches the degree of Fang Host, it will result in death. This is called the mutual occupation of the Sun and Water in their respective constellations, which means the original spirit of the limit of movement is injured. The constellation Fang Host is in theMao Palace, which is the main constellation of fire. If the Jupiter and Purple Qi are present, they can resolve the situation: the use of wood and Purple Qi to resolve the issue is to release the Water energy and thus nourish the fire of Fang Host. Among these, using wood to resolve is less effective, while using Purple Qi is especially appropriate.