Outer Compilation: Zero Cross Value and Four Dragons Equally Emitted

正神山上水交值，百子千孫出。零神前來水上交，富貴出官僚。零神正神相交著，兒孫遭跌薄。正神百步始成龍，水短便道凶。零神不問長和短，凶吉不同斷。每見時師錯用心，便謂來主真。若將入首為端的，陰陽何處覓？則取過龍來作主，真龍卻無了。須要真龍來卦真，錯認誤殺人。

The true dragon's path and its corresponding trigram must both be genuine. If they are mistaken, it can lead to serious errors. The true dragon is located on the mountain and meets with water, which brings about many sons and grandsons. The scattered dragon is in front and meets with the atmospheric energy above the water, which brings about wealth and official positions. When the scattered dragon and the true dragon are mixed together, the descendants will decline. The water in the true dragon's direction must flow for a hundred steps to form a dragon, and if the water path is too short, it becomes dangerous. However, the water in the scattered dragon's direction does not need to be long or short; its fortune and misfortune must be judged separately. Many modern geomancers mistakenly take any incoming water as the true dragon's path. If they only rely on the initial section, where can yin and yang be distinguished? They also take passing dragons as the main dragon, while the true dragon is overlooked. The true dragon's path and its trigram must both be correct; otherwise, it can lead to fatal mistakes.

此言正神宜在山，零神宜大水，而歸重正神百步一句，欲人認龍要真，不可草草。

Here it says that the main spirit should be on the mountain, and the auxiliary spirit should be on large water, with the emphasis of the whole passage falling on the sentence "the main spirit begins to form a dragon only after a hundred steps." The intention is to remind people to recognize the dragon with care and accuracy, and not to be careless or hasty.

五行若水克向上，百子千孫旺。遇向若然行雨神，代代富無貧。

If the Five Phases indicate that water overcomes the upper direction, it actually signifies numerous descendants and a thriving population. If the chosen direction is supported by two strong energies, it will bring prosperity generation after generation without poverty.

凡本山克向，出百子千孫。如子山午向，即為長克。次又為金克木，金一神，水一神，即遇向行兩神也。又巳山亥向，巳屬水，亥屬火，亦為行兩神，可見山克曏者吉。

If the mountain can overcome the direction, it indicates the generation of many sons and grandsons. For example, if the mountain is Zi (Water) and the direction is Wu (Fire), first we consider that Zi is overcome by Wu, which belongs to the first branch. Then we examine that Zi belongs to metal and Wu belongs to wood, and metal overcomes wood. Metal is one god and water is another god, which is called moving two gods upward. Another example is when the mountain is Si (Water) and the direction is You (Fire), Si belongs to water and You belongs to fire, which also counts as moving two gods. From this we can see that when the mountain overcomes the direction, it is considered auspicious.

一龍生處有三龍，世代富無窮。更知三是五行主，本身原屬土。水重一土在五行，生旺墓同情。三龍三個人家富，銀瓶多盞著。三龍位上若當凶，三子絕根宗。四龍得位人肥滿，開庫有錢典。

The first dragon's birthplace is accompanied by the third dragon, indicating that the family will be prosperous and wealthy for generations. It is also important to know that the third dragon is the master of the Five Phases and belongs to the earth element. When water and earth combine, they form one phase, and their positions of growth, prosperity, and burial are the same. When all three dragons are present, the family will be wealthy and prosperous, with expensive items such as silver bottles and fine bowls filling the hall. However, if the positions of the three dragons are occupied by malevolent stars, the third generation of descendants will lose their lineage. The fourth dragon's position brings strong and healthy descendants, and when the granary is opened, there will be money to sell.

一龍生處有三龍，言四龍順序自然均發，惟三龍兼土，水土生旺墓皆同，故吉則三家均吉，節則三這均凶。如卯乙山卯乙向，水上寅甲，出簾幕，官無辰水，出提刑。如巳山本向本水，亦出龍圖學士，八位公卿。乾坤艮巽山水出，無乙水不出。乙辛丁癸山水長，出節綸，見乙水出，無丙水不出。卯巳丑山見艮庚，丁水長，出紹衣和尚，短不出。艮庚丁山見卯巳，丑水長，出道士，短不出。酉亥未山見巽甲，癸水長，出尼姑，短出尼童。巽甲癸山見酉亥，未水長，出女貞潔。

The saying "One dragon's birthplace gives rise to three dragons" means that four dragons in sequence naturally distribute their blessings evenly. Only the third dragon carries the nature of earth. The growth, prosperity, and burial of water and earth are the same, so when it is auspicious, all three are auspicious; when it is inauspicious, all three are inauspicious. For example, if a mountain is oriented toward the卯乙 direction and the water flows toward the寅 and甲 directions, it indicates officials who serve in the court. If there is no water from the辰 direction, then officials who serve in the judicial department will emerge. Another example is when a mountain is oriented toward the巳 direction and the water is collected from the same direction, it indicates scholars who reach the rank of dragon-tower scholars and become high-ranking officials. Mountains in the乾,坤,艮, and巽 directions will not produce noble officials without water from the乙 direction. Mountains in the乙,辛,丁, and癸 directions with long flowing water indicate officials who hold important positions, and they will emerge only if there is water from the乙 direction; without water from the丙 direction, they will not emerge. Mountains in the卯,巳, and丑 directions with water coming from the艮 and庚 directions and long flowing water from the丁 direction indicate monks who take religious vows; if the water is short, they will not emerge. Mountains in the艮,庚, and丁 directions with water coming from the卯 and巳 directions and long flowing water from the丑 direction indicate Taoist priests; if the water is short, they will not emerge. Mountains in the酉,亥, and未 directions with water coming from the巽 and甲 directions and long flowing water from the癸 direction indicate nuns; if the water is short, they will not emerge. Mountains in the巽,甲, and癸 directions with water coming from the酉 and亥 directions and long flowing water from the未 direction indicate women who maintain chastity; if the water is short, they will not emerge.

財水財山財易發，七通並八達。資財鉅富出聰明，只是少人丁。且要順龍順水去，人才從此至。順龍來去子孫昌，代代足衣糧。

Mountains and water both fall in the wealth position, making it easy for wealth to arise, with all paths open and no obstructions. Wealthy families can produce intelligent offspring, but the only drawback is a sparse population. Therefore, the dragon (representing the terrain's energy) should follow the water and flow smoothly towards the direction of the land. Only then can talent come from this direction; when both the dragon's coming and going are smooth, descendants will flourish, and each generation will have abundant food and clothing.

如金克木為財，因相剋，少人丁，須水與龍順方好。

For example, if metal overcomes wood, it is considered as wealth, since it comes from mutual control. Therefore, the population is sparse, and it is necessary for water and the movement of the dragon to be harmonious, so that the overall structure is good.

排冊喬嚮明堂水，折心諸道理。小心但看四龍經，一經各一名。五行無根水上折，時師那會得。放水與冊山同路行，世代坐專城。

Arrange the mountain and its direction, examine the water flow in the bright hall, and apply various principles in the process of controlling the water. Carefully observe the methods of the four dragons, each of which has its own name. The five phases themselves have no root; they rely entirely on the water to transform and be used. How can current geomancers understand this? If the path of releasing water follows the same direction as the mountain, it indicates that the family will be in charge of a region, holding a specific position in a city.

此總結上文。

This section is a summary of the previous points.

子寅辰與乾丙乙，長子真端的，午申戍與坤壬辛，次男此位真。卯巳丑與艮庚丁，三男從此分。酉亥未與巽甲癸，四昌當其位。第一折水長房折，乾丙更要乙。第二折水二男情，坤辛壬同行。第三折水長，仔細分明講。一龍行宮水口去，兒孫多不吉。龍行位遠主防鄉，水位卻無妨。三龍先行一龍上，入舍兼把養。四龍行位不分明，父子絕人丁。

The branches Zi, Yin, and Chen and the trigrams Qian, Bing, and Yi are indeed the positions of the eldest son; the branches Wu, Shen, and Xu and the trigrams Kun, Xin, and Ren are the positions for the second son. The branches Mao, Si, and Chou and the trigrams Gen, Geng, and Ding are the positions for the third son; the branches You, Hai, and Wei and the trigrams Xun, Jia, and Gui are the positions for the fourth son. The first water division should be in the eldest son's position, taking Qian, Bing, and also Yi. The second water division relates to the second son, with the trigrams Kun, Xin, and Ren involved. The third water division is far away, requiring careful distinction and explanation. When water enters the first dragon's position, it flows directly to the water mouth, leading to mostly unfavorable outcomes for descendants. If the water division is distant, it indicates the need to leave the hometown, but the water position itself is not problematic. When the third dragon leads and then connects to the first dragon, it indicates matters of marriage by adoption or fosterage. The fourth dragon's position is unclear, leading to the extinction of descendants in both generations.

凡二十四字，父母子孫兄弟孫息，要尊卑順序下關先行，插上關則為尊卑不順，五行內反，主子孫過房抱養。

Among these twenty-four characters, they are divided into layers such as parents, children, brothers, and grandchildren, and one should first arrange the lower gate in the order of respect and hierarchy; if the upper gate is arranged first, it indicates a disorder in hierarchy and a reversal of the Five Phases, leading to matters of adopting or fostering a child as a successor.

金木水火各一官，生命亦不同。查得四行合生命，自然發福盛。

The four elements of metal, wood, water, and fire each have their own positions. A person's birth year and destiny belong to different elements. If the positions of these four elements align exactly with the person's life element, prosperity and flourishing will naturally follow.

子寅等山屬金，如艮山丙向，流丁及流庚，金生水也，金水命人富貴。午中等山屬木，如壬山午向，水流坤流午，木命人富貴。如午山甲向癸向，乃木生火，木火人富貴。卯巳等山屬水，如民山丁向庚向，水土命人富資，丙亥等山屬火，如酉山共向，水流共歸乾順，水命人富貴。

The mountains of the Zi and Yin directions belong to metal. For example, if a mountain facing towards Bing is located at Gen, and the water flows towards Ding or Geng directions, it is metal generating water, and people with metal or water destinies will achieve wealth and honor. The mountains of the Wu and Shen directions belong to wood. For example, if a mountain facing towards Wu is located at Ren, and the water flows towards Kun or Wu directions, people with wood destinies will achieve wealth and honor; another example is when a mountain facing towards Jia or Gui is located at Wu, which is wood generating fire, and people with wood or fire destinies will achieve wealth and honor. The mountains of the Mao and Si directions belong to water. For example, if a mountain facing towards Ding or Geng is located at Gen, people with water or earth destinies will achieve wealth and honor. The mountains of the Hai and You directions belong to fire. For example, if a mountain facing towards Xun is located at You, and the water flows from Xun direction smoothly towards Qian direction, people with water destinies will achieve wealth and honor.

於支二水要相依，更把天星分例推。震宮長男邀福應，兌宮少位吉凶知。中宮離坎從天定，子息排來位卻移。

The waters from the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches should support each other and be calculated according to the distribution of celestial stars. The Zhen Palace corresponds to the elder son, and blessings belong to him; the Dui Palace corresponds to the younger son, and fortune or misfortune can be known from this. The Central Palace and the Li and Kan trigrams are determined by heaven, but the order of parents and children follows sequentially, with their positions shifting accordingly.

公位見上。震長兌少離坎中，此形家常談，若父母兄弟子息排來，與此不同。

The method of dividing the positions of the five elements is mentioned above. Zhen represents the elder brother, Dui represents the younger brother, and Li and Kan are in the middle, which is a common saying in the school of formative geography; however, if arranged according to the order of parents, brothers, and children, the result would be different.

金木水火四龍位，生克無窮極。相生為吉相剋凶，禍福在其中。

The positions of the four dragons of metal, wood, water, and fire are constantly changing through mutual generation and mutual control. Mutual generation brings good fortune, while mutual control brings misfortune. Both calamity and blessing arise from these interactions of generation and control.

子寅辰乾丙乙六山屬金，金水相生為順龍。假如責任風吹草動宜放丁水，乃金生水，放庚水亦同；放辛水乃是金克木，相剋便為凶，是上同一字陽。午中戌坤壬辛六山屬水，來山立向切忌相剋。假如戍向不宜放乾水，金克木也，是下同一字陰。卯巳丑艮庚丁六山屬水，如未山丑向，不宜放癸水，未山火丑向水，癸又是火，是水克火也。經云：水克火，人少死。若艮山午向，放丁水，水不相生，為順龍。酉亥未甲巽癸六山屬火，如酉山甲向，不宜放艮水，申屬火，艮屬水，是水克火也，克者損人丁。

The mountains of Zi, Yin, and Chen belong to the metal element, and when metal and water interact through mutual generation, it is considered a favorable dragon flow. For example, in this direction, water should be placed in the Ding direction, which is metal generating water; placing water in the Geng direction is also acceptable. However, if water is placed in the Xin direction, it becomes metal controlling wood, which is a mutual control and considered凶 (unfavorable). This is the case of the same character belonging to the yang aspect in the upper level. The mountains of Wu, Shen, and Xu belong to the water element, and when the mountain is chosen as the direction, it is important to avoid mutual control. For example, if the direction is Xu, water should not be placed in the Qian direction, which is metal controlling wood; this is the case of the same character belonging to the yin aspect in the lower level. The mountains of Mao, Si, and Chou belong to the water element. For example, if the mountain is Wei and the direction is Chou, water should not be placed in the Gui direction: the mountain Wei belongs to fire, the direction Chou belongs to water, and Gui also belongs to fire, resulting in water controlling fire. The classic says that water controlling fire leads to few descendants and loss of children. If the mountain is Gen and the direction is Wu, and water is placed in the Ding direction, even though water and mountain do not interact through mutual generation, it is still considered a favorable dragon flow. The mountains of You, Hai, and Wei belong to the fire element. For example, if the mountain is You and the direction is Jia, water should not be placed in the Gen direction: Shen belongs to fire, Gen belongs to water, which is water controlling fire, and mutual control leads to loss of descendants.

金至火宮人死絕，火入金宮定損妻。金火相刑人自紹，縱然不縊也相離。

The metal element reaches the fire palace, indicating the person's丁 is in a state of death and decline; when fire enters the metal palace, it certainly harms the wife. Metal and fire mutually harm each other, leading to the person taking their own life. Even if they do not hang themselves, they will inevitably face separation from family.

如亥山丙向，是火到金宮，乾山要向，是金到火電廠宮，雖然如此，又有移宮順龍之法，不可拘執。如亥山丙向，木流箕甲，酉山乙向，水流巽甲，世代三公。午山癸向，水歸甲，若流庚甭辛，發福久長，流乾亦發，主子孫疾病。

For example, if a house is built facing the direction of Bing on a亥 mountain, it is considered that fire reaches the metal palace; if a house is built facing the direction of Xun on a乾 mountain, it is considered that metal reaches the fire palace. Although this is the case, there is another method called shifting palace in accordance with the dragon, which should not be rigidly followed. For instance, if a house is built facing the direction of Bing on a亥 mountain and the water flows towards Xun or the direction of Jia, or if a house is built facing the direction of Yi on a酉 mountain and the water flows towards Xun or the direction of Jia, it indicates that the family will produce generations of ministers of state. If a house is built facing the direction of Gui on a午 mountain and the water flows towards the direction of Jia, and if it flows towards the directions of Geng or Xin, it brings long-lasting prosperity; if it flows towards the direction of Qian, it also brings prosperity, but the descendants may suffer from many diseases.

子寅辰並乾丙乙，切是巽水出。午申戌與坤辛壬，乾水破長生。卯巳丑及民庚丁，坤水要留停。酉亥未兼巽甲癸，艮水下宜去。

The trigrams Zi, Yin, Chen and the stems Jia, Bing, Yi should avoid water flowing from the Xun direction. The trigrams Wu, Shen, Xu and the stems Xin, Ren, Ji should avoid water from the Qian direction as it will disrupt the Growth. The trigrams Mao, Si, Chou and the stems Geng, Ding, Guan should have water held back in the Kun direction. The trigrams You, Hai, Wei and the stems Jia, Gui, Xin should avoid water flowing from the Gen direction.

子寅戌辛壬屬木，生在亥，乾亥同宮，為流破長生，來則吉。卯巳丑艮庚丁屬水，生在申，坤申同宮，為流破長生，來則吉。酉亥未巽甲癸屬火，生在寅，艮同宮，為流破長生，來則吉。

The branches Zi, Yin, and Xu, along with the stems Xin and Ren, belong to wood, and their long life is in Hai. Qian and Hai share the same palace, so water flowing from the Qian direction is considered to destroy the long life, and water coming from the Qian direction is beneficial. The branches Mao, Si, and Chou, along with the stems Gen, Geng, and Ding, belong to water, and their long life is in Shen. Kun and Shen share the same palace, so water flowing from the Kun direction is considered to destroy the long life, and water coming from the Kun direction is beneficial. The branches You, Hai, and Wei, along with the stems Xun, Jia, and Gui, belong to fire, and their long life is in Yin. Gen and Yin share the same palace, so water flowing from the Gen direction is considered to destroy the long life, and water coming from the Gen direction is beneficial.

庚丁坤上是黃泉，乙丙須防巽水先。甲癸向中忱見艮，辛壬水路怕當乾。

Those facing the direction of Geng or Ding should be cautious of the Kun direction as it is the Yellow Spring. Those facing the direction of Yi or Bing should be careful of the Xun direction's water. Those facing the direction of Jia or Gui should avoid seeing the Gen direction. Those facing the direction of Xin or Ren should be wary of the water flowing directly towards the Qian direction.

張宗道《青囊經》謂：自庚至丁皆忌坤，自己至丙皆忌巽，自癸至甲皆忌艮，自辛至壬皆丟乾。其法立向開門折水放水行水，無一不忌，犯之近則六年、十二年見，遠則二十四年內見。邑去不忌來，蓋水從此地過者必祝。如庚向水流丁，卻十二年，流坤止量其長短以定年數，過到未字即無事矣。若已向坤，水長流主絕。

Zhang Zongdao's "Qingang Jing" says: All directions from Geng to Ding are to be avoided for the坤 trigram, all directions from Yi to Bing are to be avoided for the巽 trigram, all directions from Gui to Jia are to be avoided for the艮 trigram, and all directions from Xin to Ren are to be avoided for the乾 trigram. This system of avoidance applies to all aspects of setting the direction, opening the door, folding water, releasing water, and flowing water. If violated, the consequences will manifest within six or twelve years, or even up to twenty-four years. Avoidance is about the outgoing direction, not the incoming one, because water flowing over this land will certainly carry away life qi. For example, if a house faces Geng and the water flows toward Ding, a disaster will appear within twelve years; if it flows toward the坤 direction, the number of years is determined by the length of the water path, and once it reaches the position of Wei, there will be no problem. If the direction is Si and the water continuously flows toward the坤 direction, it will result in the extinction of the family line.

卯辰巳午伯巽宮，午未申酉坤莫連。酉亥子當乾是，子丑寅卯艮水凶。

The directions of卯, 辰, 巳, and 午 should avoid the Xun direction. The directions of午, 未, 申, and 酉 should not be connected with the Kun direction. The directions of酉, 亥, and 子 should be cautious of the Qian direction. The directions of子, 丑, 寅, and 卯 should be wary of water from the Gen direction.

來宜生旺，去宜病死，陽干立向，水口絕胎流去主富貴，此真催官水，攻墓為陰，得陰而後發。屋宅屬陽，要戴天覆地，如甲寅庚申壬子丙午，上於下支。

Water coming in should be from the direction of Growth and Prosperity, while water going out should be from the direction of Sickness and Death. For a Yang dry branch as the main direction, the water outlet should flow from the directions of绝 and 胎, which indicates wealth and officialdom, and this is the true official-promoting water. Attacking theStorage, which belongs to Yin, requires receiving Yin energy before it can flourish. A house belonging to Yang should have a Yang heavenly stem above and a Yin earthly branch below, such as Jiayin, Gengshen, Renzi, and Bingwu. The heavenly stem is above and the earthly branch is below.

辛入乾宮百萬莊，癸歸艮位發文章。乙向要流清富貴，丁坤終是萬斯箱。

Xin water flows into the Qian palace, indicating wealth of a million and fields; Gui water reaches the Gen position, indicating descendants achieving success through literature. Yi direction water should flow clear and pure to indicate wealth and honor; Ding water reaching Kun ultimately signifies a granary filled with stored grain.

此名救貧黃泉，皆主向上，論來水吉，去水凶。《新安府志》：壬山丙向甲門開，五百年中產大才。定了紫陽山下水，乙庚之歲損嬰孩。注曰：子寅辰乾丙乙屬金，紫陽水流巽巳之位，是射破生方也，乙庚化金，故其年見禍。其曰損嬰孩，養生之位主小兒，且箕位有獄因，可當黃泉之殺，故不殺壯丁耳。其法以向為主，門路，池井溝壘折水皆莫犯之。若箕巳方有行路，謂之踏破長生，故曰入黃泉。

This passage is called "Rescue the Poor from the Yellow Spring," and it discusses matters concerning the direction of water flow: incoming water is auspicious, while outgoing water is inauspicious. The "New An Prefecture Annals" records a诀 (rule), stating that for a site facing south with a ridge in the direction of Jia (甲), an opening in the direction of Jia (甲) will produce great talents within five hundred years. However, if the water flows in the area of Ziyang Mountain, it will cause harm to infants during the years of Yi (乙) and Geng (庚). The commentary explains that Zi, Yin, and Chen belong to metal, along with Qian and Jia, and the flow of water from Ziyang Mountain towards Xun and Si directions is directly opposite the direction of growth (长生). Yi and Geng transform into metal, hence calamity occurs in the years of Yi and Geng. The term "damage to infants" refers to the positions of "Nourishment" and "Growth" which are associated with children. Moreover, the Xun position has an indication of imprisonment, which can withstand the evil influence of the Yellow Spring. Therefore, it does not harm adult males. This system primarily focuses on the direction. The paths, ponds, wells, ditches, and water channels must not be disturbed. If there is a road passing through the Xun or Si directions, it is called "breaking the direction of growth," hence it is said to have entered the Yellow Spring.

更有一神難為說，時師會不得。辰山戌向戌山辰，驚動世間人。寅歸甲水乙歸巽，長流為[闕]。寅為虎他細尋根取巽丙壬正為[闕]代無煩惱。卯山辛向水為乾，富貴出官員。

There is another divine spirit that is difficult to explain, and contemporary diviners fail to understand it. When a hill of Chen faces Xu, or a hill of Xu faces Chen, once applied correctly, it will alarm the people. The water from the寅 direction flows to Jia, and the water from the卯 direction flows to Xun; if it flows continuously, it forms a specific pattern. The寅 belongs to the tiger, so one must carefully seek its origin; taking the positions of Xun, Bing, and Ren as the main directions will ensure generations without worries. When a hill of卯 faces Xin and the water is in the Qian direction, it signifies wealth and the emergence of officials.

此俱以相剋言，另是一格。辰為天羅，戌為地網，最稱不吉，舉二神而其他可知矣。

These statements are based on the principle of mutual control, forming a separate category. Chen is considered the Heavenly Net and Xu the Earthly Net, both highly inauspicious; by citing these two, the others can be inferred similarly.

金遇戌為鐵，火向未申絕。木辰枝葉枯，水上丑寅滅。

The metal element becomes stubborn iron when it reaches the戌 position, the fire element ceases when it reaches the未 and申 positions, the wood element withers when it reaches the辰 position, and the water element is completely extinguished when it reaches the丑 and寅 positions.

五行逢衰為關，又，丟五舷水形：金圓、木直、水曲、火斜、土橫，方水城出口處犯前項關煞，主少亡。此經名《天玉》，觀經中所言多與《內傳》相重，則其經必《內傳》而非《外傳》也，因於重者刪之，而次第其文，自成一書。第同一《天玉》，同一《內傳》也，前所云水要四三二一逆行，此所言折水要一二三四順去，竟不可曉。竊意折水順行為是，而前前說亦並仍其文，以俟知者。

When the Five Phases reach their declining position, it becomes a critical point. According to the five types of water forms: metal forms are round, wood forms are straight, water forms are curved, fire forms are slanting, and earth forms are horizontal. If the outlet of a water city violates the aforementioned critical points, it indicates early death in youth. This text is called "Tianyu" (Heavenly Jade). The content in this text is found to be largely repeated in the "Neichuan" (Inner Transmission), which suggests that "Tianyu" must be the "Neichuan" rather than the "Waiyuan" (Outer Transmission). Therefore, the repeated parts have been deleted, and the text has been rearranged in a new order to form a separate book. However, although both are called "Tianyu" and "Neichuan," the former says that water should be arranged in reverse order, four, three, two, one, while the latter says that the water should be arranged in the order one, two, three, four. This is difficult to understand. In my private opinion, the water should be arranged in the forward direction. However, the previous statement is also retained in the original text, leaving it for those who understand to determine.