Month Breaker and weak and confined

謂之天解，解散憂疑之事。月破者，正申、二酉、三戌、四亥、五子、六丑、七寅、八卯、九辰、十巳、十一午、十二未。申破巳，戌破未，亥破寅，丑破辰，午破卯，酉破子，入課主器物破壞。憂者散，病者死，事不成，財無氣，妊娠孕育，囚禁脫離，蓋用神被月建沖破謂之解神，又曰四時空亡。

The "Month Breaker" is also called "Heavenly Relief." It can resolve doubts and worries. The position of the Month Breaker is: in the first month it is in the hour of Shen, in the second month in You, third in Xu, fourth in Hai, fifth in Zi, sixth in Chou, seventh in Yin, eighth in Mao, ninth in Chen, tenth in Si, eleventh in Wu, and twelfth in Wei. These are all the branches that conflict with the Month Builder of that month. Therefore, Shen breaks Si, Xu breaks Wei, Hai breaks Yin, Chou breaks Chen, Wu breaks Mao, and You breaks Zi. When the Month Breaker appears in the divination, it indicates destruction of objects; worries are dispelled, the sick may die, affairs cannot be completed, wealth lacks strength, pregnant women give birth, and those in captivity may escape. In summary, when the Useful God is broken by the Month Builder, it is called "Relief Deity," also known as "Four Spaces Wasteland."

休囚者，春土、夏金、秋木、冬火。入占主吉神值之未能吉，凶神值之未能凶。病訟憂危，凶不為咎，謀望喜而不成。財淺薄而無多，物數少而細微。蓋有心而無力，事欲速而宜遲。月厭者，正戌，二酉，是也，入課主詛咒、冤仇、禳厭不明之事，占病連綿不康。

Xiuqiu refers to the Five Phases being out of season and lacking vitality: earth in spring, metal in summer, wood in autumn, and fire in winter are all considered xiuqiu. When these appear in a divination chart, beneficial spirits falling into xiuqiu cannot truly bring good fortune, and malevolent spirits falling into xiuqiu cannot bring about real misfortune. In matters of illness or litigation, although there may be worries and dangers, they do not result in major calamities. In matters of planning, although there may be joy, they cannot be completed. In matters of wealth, there is little to be gained, and objects are few and small. This is an image of having intention but lacking strength. Although things may seem to want to proceed quickly, it is better to proceed slowly. The month aversion (yueyan) is a harmful influence. In the first lunar month it falls on xu, in the second on you, and so on in reverse order. When it appears in a chart, it indicates someone casting a curse, forming a grudge, or engaging in ambiguous practices such as divination or magical rites. In divination for illness, it indicates a prolonged and unresolved condition.

歲君，年中天子之象，統攝諸位神煞。入占為尊長部官之事，占官有進爵面君之喜，受克主尊長災厄。凡神將與太歲同，主當年見理事。日建者，將神與日辰同，所主一日內之事。又曰：將與日辰同，災祥百刻中。凡神將方位值犯休囚，若出現值日辰，吉則助無吉，凶則助無凶。

The Suijun is the Tai Sui, representing the emperor for the year, and presides over all the deities and ominous forces. It concerns matters related to superiors and senior officials; when a person in official position divines, it indicates good fortune of being promoted and receiving the emperor's audience. If the Tai Sui is weakened, it signifies misfortune for superiors. Whenever the noble deity and general deity are in the same position as the Tai Sui, the matter will be handled that year. The Rijian refers to the general deity being in the same branch as the day branch, and it concerns matters within a single day, hence the saying "When the general deity and day branch are the same, calamities and auspicious events occur within every hundred parts of a day." Within a day and night, the outcome will be clear. If the noble deity or general deity is in a direction that is weak and confined, and also happens to be on the day branch, then good fortune will not receive support and thus fail to be auspicious, while bad fortune will not receive support and thus fail to be ominous.

日沖者，蓋課中被日辰沖破是也。入課主器物破壞，望事難成，人情不和，出入動搖。聞憂不憂，聞喜不喜，官事不決。又曰：格局沖而不成，生合破而不用，旺相逢沖即發，凶亦無危；休囚，犯破即空，吉而不吉。

Day冲 refers to a situation in the divination where one of the elements in the chart is broken by the Day Branch. This indicates damage to objects, difficulties in achieving desired goals, discord among people, and instability in movement or affairs. When hearing about worries, one should not be overly concerned, and when hearing about good news, one should not be overly joyful. Legal matters may take a long time to resolve. It is also said that if the structure of the chart is broken by冲, the structure cannot be formed. If the generating or harmonizing elements are broken, they cannot be used. However, if a strong and prosperous element is subjected to冲, it may immediately activate, and even if there is danger, it is not serious. On the other hand, if a weak and confined element is broken, it becomes empty and ineffective, and even if it is good, it is not considered good.

卯酉為門戶，若受克或相加者，主家宅變更不寧，或修造改換門戶。若見鬼賊發動，家居不和也。又曰：凶伐臨門而災禍侵，吉合臨門而喜事至。

The trigrams卯 and 酉 are the positions of the gates. If they are afflicted or if the two branches mutually influence each other, it indicates instability and change in the family home, or the need for construction or replacement of the gates. If the chart also contains ghosts, evils, or thieves, it suggests discord within the household. Therefore, it is also said that ifInauspicious Spirit brings a spirit of warfare to the gate positions, calamity will enter; if吉神 brings a harmonious spirit to the gate positions, good fortune will arrive.

論神者，太歲也。如子年見子之類。若遇年干同者，為真太歲也，主人君、大臣、大師、頭領、家長。若人遇之利見大人。常人遇之，主有干於朝廷、官府之事。若臨門戶、日辰、年命上者，受克主尊長凶，若在功曹傳送，此年課主雲六月以前。見去年太歲，舊年事。七月以後見來年太歲，來年事。

The deity discussed here is the Tai Sui, or the Year God. For example, if the Zi branch appears in the lesson of the Zi year, it indicates encountering the Tai Sui. If both the year stem and branch match, it is called the "true Tai Sui," which represents the sovereign, high officials, great masters, leaders, and the head of the family. Officials encountering it are favorable for meeting important persons; ordinary people encountering it indicate involvement with the court or government affairs. If the Tai Sui is present at the door, day branch, or personal year and is overcome, it signifies misfortune for superiors. If the Tai Sui falls on Gongcao (寅) or Chuansong (申), the lesson is divided by June: before June, the Tai Sui refers to the previous year's events; after July, it refers to the coming year's events.

歲沖，又名歲破，又名大耗，與太歲相對是也。入課主道路音信不通，財物破散，家宅損耗。上半年間，歲之半也，主貴人不喜，求望難成，又主喪亡。歲宅者，歲前五辰是也。入占，主爭訟田宅之事。若宅神受制，主人口災禍驚憂。

The term "sui chong" is also called "sui po" and "da hao," referring to the branch that is directly opposite the Tai Su. When this appears in a calculation, it indicates blocked paths, lack of communication, loss of property, and damage to the household. If it occurs within the first half of the year, it signifies that the nobleman is displeased, and endeavors will not succeed, also indicating loss of life. "Sui zhai" is the fifth branch counted forward from the Tai Su. When this appears in a calculation, it indicates disputes over property and land. If this zhai shen is restrained, it suggests that there will be misfortune or anxiety among the household members.

天德：正丁，二申（庚），三壬，四辛，五亥（壬），六甲，七癸，八寅（甲），九丙，十乙，十一巳（丙），十二庚。入課主解百禍，凶變吉，又主尊長貴人喜。月德：正丙，二甲，三壬，四庚，五丙，六甲，七壬，八庚，九丙，十甲，十一壬，十二庚。入課主尊長貴人和合，亦解百禍。

Heavenly Virtue is determined by the month: in the first month it is Ding, in the second month it is Shen (also known as Geng), in the third month it is Ren, in the fourth month it is Xin, in the fifth month it is Hai (also known as Ren), in the sixth month it is Jia, in the seventh month it is Ji, in the eighth month it is Yin (also known as Jia), in the ninth month it is Bing, in the tenth month it is Yi, in the eleventh month it is Si (also known as Bing), in the twelfth month it is Geng. When Heavenly Virtue is included in the divination, it indicates the resolution of various misfortunes, the transformation of evil into good, and the joy of superiors and noblemen. Monthly Virtue is also determined by the month: in the first month it is Bing, in the second month it is Jia, in the third month it is Ren, in the fourth month it is Geng, in the fifth month it is Bing, in the sixth month it is Jia, in the seventh month it is Ren, in the eighth month it is Geng, in the ninth month it is Bing, in the tenth month it is Jia, in the eleventh month it is Ren, in the twelfth month it is Geng. When Monthly Virtue is included in the divination, it also indicates harmony between superiors and noblemen, and the resolution of various misfortunes.

月合：正辛，二己，三丁，四乙，五辛，六己，七丁，八乙，九辛，十己，十一丁，十二乙。入課亦主尊長喜慶和合，併為憂危之解。天赦：春戊寅，夏甲午，秋戊申，冬甲子。入課主解刑禁憂危之苦，修造，婚姻，出入皆利。天喜：春戌亥子，夏丑寅卯，秋辰巳午，冬未申酉。入課主占官得理，百事皆成，危得安，憂得喜。

The Moon Harmony is determined by the month: in the first month it is Xin, in the second Ji, in the third Ding, in the fourth Yi, in the fifth Xin, in the sixth Ji, in the seventh Ding, in the eighth Yi, in the ninth Xin, in the tenth Ji, in the eleventh Ding, and in the twelfth Yi. These are the Heavenly Stems that harmonize with the Monthly Virtue. When Moon Harmony is included in the divination, it indicates the joy and harmony of elders and the resolution of worries and dangers. Heavenly Pardon is determined by the season: in spring use the day Wuyin, in summer Jiawu, in autumn Wushen, and in winter Jiazi. When Heavenly Pardon is included in the divination, it signifies the removal of punishments, restrictions, and dangers, and ensures smoothness in building houses, marriage affairs, and traveling. Heavenly Joy is determined by the season: in spring it is in Xu, Hai, and Zi, in summer in Chou, Yin, and Mao, in autumn in Chen, Si, and Wu, and in winter in Wei, Shen, and You. When Heavenly Joy is included in the divination, it indicates success in official matters, the resolution of difficulties, and the transformation of worries into joy.

天馬：正月在午，順行六陽辰。正七午，二八申，三九戌，四十子，五十一寅，六十二辰；入課主求事迫切，望行速至，遊行皆利，逃避遠去，走失難尋，他皆吉。驛馬：申子辰月日在寅，亥卯未月日在巳，寅午戌月日在申。巳酉丑月日在亥。若驛馬入占，求官、望事、出入、遷移，行人書信迅速可得，但逃亡走失去遠難獲，又主移動出入之事，占官尤喜，捕捉難獲。

The Heavenly Horse begins in the hour of Wu in the first lunar month and proceeds along the six yang branches in order: the first and seventh months are in Wu, the second and eighth in Shen, the third and ninth in Xu, the fourth and tenth in Zi, the fifth and eleventh in Yin, and the sixth and twelfth in Chen. When the Heavenly Horse is present in a chart, it indicates urgent matters, quick arrival of expected journeys, and smooth travel. However, those who flee will go far, lost items are hard to find, and other matters are favorable. The Post Horse is determined according to the Triple Harmony Formation: for the month or day of Shen-Zi-Chen, it is in Yin; for Hai-Mao-Wei, it is in Si; for Yin-Wu-Xu, it is in Shen; and for Si-You-Chou, it is in Hai. When the Post Horse is present in a chart, it is favorable for seeking official positions, expecting matters, traveling, and moving. Travelers and messages arrive quickly. However, those who run away or lose things will go far and be difficult to capture. It also indicates matters of movement and travel, and is especially favorable for official positions. However, it is not favorable for matters of capturing or searching.

喪門：歲前二辰是也。入課上克下主孝子憂疑，占病大凶。弔客：歲後二辰是也。入課主驚憂、陰私、災患之事，占病凶。喪車：春酉，夏子，秋卯，冬午。入課不宜占病，若喪車克人元必死。

The Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branches are used to determine the positions of the丧门 (Funeral Gate) and 吊客 (Visiting Guest). The丧门 is found by counting two branches forward from the 太岁 (Celestial Stem). When the upper position is overcome by the lower position in the chart, it indicates that the family has a filial son and there is worry and doubt, and the illness is very dangerous. The 吊客 is found by counting two branches backward from the 太岁. When it enters the chart, it indicates sudden fear, worry, secrecy, and misfortune, and the illness is also dangerous. The 丧车 (Funeral Cart) is determined by the season: in spring it is in You, in summer in Zi, in autumn in Mao, and in winter in Wu. The 丧车 entering the chart is not suitable for predicting illness. If the 丧车 also overcomes the person's original stem, the patient will surely die.

截命災殺：甲己申酉最為愁，乙庚午未不易求，丙辛辰巳何勞問，丁壬寅卯一場憂，戊癸子丑莫追求。入課主求事阻截，婦人生產空撓、遲延，不宜占病及六畜。三丘：春丑，夏辰，秋未，冬戌。入課不宜占病，主論訟墳塋之事。四墓：春未，夏戌，秋丑，冬辰。入課亦主論訟墳塋，占病即凶。

The Disaster Sha is determined according to the Day Stem. The mnemonic is: on Jia and Ji days, the Disaster Sha is in Shen and You, which brings much worry; on Yi and Geng days, it is in Wu and Wei, making things difficult to achieve; on Bing and Xin days, it is in Chen and Si, so there is no need to ask further; on Ding and Ren days, it is in Yin and Mao, which brings a period of worry; on Wu and Gui days, it is in Zi and Chou, so there is no need to pursue further. When the Disaster Sha enters the chart, it indicates that the matter being sought will be interrupted halfway. For women, it suggests difficulties in childbirth, with unnecessary confusion and delay. It is not suitable for divination regarding illness or livestock. The Three Hills are determined by season: in spring, it is in Chou; in summer, in Chen; in autumn, in Wei; in winter, in Xu. When these enter the chart, they are not suitable for divination regarding illness, and they indicate disputes over ancestral graves. The Four Tombs are determined by season: in spring, it is in Wei; in summer, in Xu; in autumn, in Chou; in winter, in Chen. When these enter the chart, they also indicate disputes over ancestral graves, and divination regarding illness is ominous.

病符：歲後一辰是也。入課主災病。官符：天乙相沖之將是也，又名無私使者入課必惡，占病主凶。六丁：人元見丁是也。入課主門戶不康寧，驚恐憂疑之事。六甲：人元見甲是也。入課主和合喜慶事。

The disease symbol is taken by counting one branch after the current year's stem, and the one reached is the one that brings illness to the person involved. The official symbol is taken by finding the general that is directly opposite the Heavenly Ethical Noble General, also known as the "unbiased messenger," and when it enters the calculation, it is certainly not good, and when predicting illness, it indicates danger. The six Dings refer to seeing the character Ding in the person's original stem, and when it enters the calculation, it indicates that the household is not peaceful, and there will be incidents of fear, worry, and suspicion. The six Jias refer to seeing the character Jia in the person's original stem, and when it enters the calculation, it indicates harmony and joy. These two are both based on the Heavenly Stems at the position of the person's original stem.

飛廉：正戌，二巳，三午，四未，五申，六酉，七辰，八亥，九子，十丑，十一寅，十二卯。人課主求事迅速，占行人立至，及主非常驚駭不測之事。劫煞：申子辰日在巳，亥卯未日在申，寅午戌日在亥，巳酉丑日在寅。入課，君子得之吉，小人得之凶。

Fēilían is determined by the month: in the first month it is in Xu, in the second in Si, in the third in Wu, in the fourth in Wei, in the fifth in Shen, in the sixth in You, in the seventh in Chen, in the eighth in Hai, in the ninth in Zi, in the tenth in Chou, in the eleventh in Yin, and in the twelfth in Mao. When Fēilían appears in the chart, it indicates that matters will come to fruition quickly, that a traveler will arrive immediately, and also suggests unexpected or alarming events. Jiéshā is determined by the day's Triple Harmony Formation: on days of Shen-Zi-Chen, it is in Si; on days of Hai-Mao-Wei, it is in Shen; on days of Yin-Wu-Xu, it is in Hai; and on days of Si-You-Chou, it is in Yin. When Jiéshā appears in the chart, it is auspicious for the virtuous and inauspicious for the wicked.

地煞：劫煞前五辰是也。入課不宜占走失行人，主阻隔不通也。望門：劫煞相沖是也。入課主憂疑、妄想姦淫妻妾之事。滅門：陰月前三位，陽月後三位是也。入課不宜占移居、嫁娶、妊孕、官事，主大凶。天盜：克將是也，據前法以子將為天盜，此法以玄武為癸亥。入課主阻隔，走失不利。

The Earthly凶 is taken by counting five branches forward from the Robbery Sha. When this enters the divination, it is not suitable for predicting loss of property or the whereabouts of a person, as it indicates obstruction and blockage. The Gate is taken by identifying the branch that directly opposes the Robbery Sha; when this enters the divination, it indicates anxiety, suspicion, and matters related to adultery and infidelity. The method for determining the Door is as follows: in a yin month, count three branches forward; in a yang month, count three branches backward. When this enters the divination, it is not suitable for predicting relocation, marriage, pregnancy, or legal disputes, as it indicates great misfortune. The Heaven Robbery refers to the branch that is being overcome by the general. According to the previous method, the Zi general is considered the Heaven Robbery, but in this book, the Black Tortoise (Guihai) is considered the Heaven Robbery. When this enters the divination, it indicates obstruction and is unfavorable for predicting loss of property.

往亡：立春後七日，驚蟄後十四日，清明後二十一日。立夏後八日，芒種後十六日．小暑後二十四日。立秋後九日，白露後十八日，寒露後二十七日。立冬後十日，大雪後二十日，小寒後三十日。往亡者，去而亡也。入課忌拜官上任、遠出、嫁娶、占病。

The date of "Wangwang" is calculated according to the twenty-four solar terms: the seventh day after Start of Spring, the fourteenth day after Awakening of Insects, the twenty-first day after Clear and Bright; the eighth day after Start of Summer, the sixteenth day after Grain in Ear, the twenty-fourth day after Minor Heat; the ninth day after Start of Autumn, the eighteenth day after White Dew, the twenty-seventh day after Cold Dew; the tenth day after Start of Winter, the twentieth day after Heavy Snow, the thirtieth day after Minor Cold. "Wangwang" refers to a situation where something goes away and never returns. It is inauspicious for taking office, traveling far, marriage, and divining illness.

三刑：巳刑寅，寅刑巳，巳刑申，無恩之刑；子刑卯，卯刑子，無禮之刑。丑刑戌，戌刑未，未刑丑，恃勢之刑。午酉辰亥為自刑。入課輔吉則吉，輔凶則凶。旺則如乘車得馬。休囚主囚禁、口舌、憂撓，刑訟，憂疑，惟宜捕捉，不宜占病。若官動仕人遷名，常人占家則凶。

The Three Punishments are divided into three categories: the punishment of ingratitude includes the mutual punishments between巳 and寅, and between巳 and申; the punishment of impropriety includes the mutual punishments between子 and卯; the punishment of overbearing power includes the mutual punishments between丑 and戌, between戌 and未, and between未 and丑. In addition, the branches午, 酉, 辰, and 亥 each punish themselves, called self-punishment. The Three Punishments themselves do not determine fortune or misfortune; they become auspicious when assisted by favorable deities and inauspicious when assisted by adverse deities. When prosperous and strong, they are like having a good horse for a carriage, indicating strong action; when weak and confined, they indicate imprisonment, disputes, worries, lawsuits, and doubts, and are suitable for hunting or trapping, but not for illness. If the Three Punishments and the official element move together, officials may be promoted and famous, while for ordinary people, it indicates misfortune for the family.

六害：子害未，丑害午，寅害巳，卯害辰，申害亥，酉害戌。入課主有人謀害及官中事，占病亦凶。生氣：每月開日是也。正七子午，二八丑未，三九寅申，四十卯酉，五十一辰戌，六十二巳亥。記憶捷法：正月為子，二月為丑……十二為亥。入課蹇中有順，絕處逢生，所為皆美。生氣對沖是死氣。

There are six groups of six harms: Zi harms Wei, Chou harms Wu, Yin harms Si, Mao harms Chen, Shen harms Hai, You harms Xu. When these appear in a divination, it indicates someone plotting harm or matters concerning government officials. In divination about illness, it also indicates a bad omen. Life Qi is taken from the "Opening Day" of each month: in January and July, it is Zi and Wu; in February and August, it is Chou and Wei; in March and September, it is Yin and Shen; in April and October, it is Mao and You; in May and November, it is Chen and Xu; in June and December, it is Si and Hai. A quick way to remember is that January pairs with Zi, February with Chou, and so on until December pairs with Hai. When Life Qi appears in a divination, it indicates that amidst difficulties there will be smooth sailing, and in desperate situations, there will be a chance for revival, leading to all affairs being successful. The branch that directly opposes Life Qi is called Death Qi.

祿倒：甲年卯限，乙年辰限，丙年午限，丁年未限，戊年午限，己年未限，庚年酉限，辛年戌限，壬年子限，癸年丑限。入課主祿位有損，病者大凶。

The "Lù" (favorable position) is determined according to the heavenly stem of the person's birth year, and the corresponding limit is reached. Here, "year" refers to the person's birth year: those born in the year of Jia reach the Mao limit, those born in the year of Yi reach the Chen limit, those born in the year of Bing reach the Wu limit, those born in the year of Ding reach the Wei limit, those born in the year of Wu reach the Wu limit, those born in the year of Ji reach the Wei limit, those born in the year of Geng reach the You limit, those born in the year of Xin reach the Xu limit, those born in the year of Ren reach the Zi limit, and those born in the year of Gui reach the Chou limit. When the "Lù" is inverted, the subject's favorable position is damaged, leading to loss of fortune and misfortune. If this is applied to a divination about illness, it indicates a very serious danger for the patient.

馬倒：寅午戌酉限，申子辰卯限，巳酉丑子限，亥卯未午限。假令子生人，限到卯宮是馬倒，入課病者大忌，亦主不利官中。

The post horse is determined by the Triple Harmony Formation of the person's birth year. Those born in the Yin-Wu-Xu years will have their post horse at the You position when reaching the limit of that position. Those born in the Shen-Zi-Chen years will have their post horse at the Mao position when reaching the limit of that position. Those born in the Si-You-Chou years will have their post horse at the Zi position when reaching the limit of that position. Those born in the Hai-Mao-Wei years will have their post horse at the Wu position when reaching the limit of that position. These are all the positions that are opposite to the post horse of their own Triple Harmony Formation. For example, a person born in the Zi year will have their post horse at the Mao position when reaching the Mao limit, which is called a reversed post horse. A reversed post horse in the chart is most unfavorable for the sick person, and also indicates difficulties in official matters.

天醫：月建後五辰為天醫。正戌，二亥，三子，四丑，五寅，六卯，七辰，八巳，九午，十未，十一申，十二酉。入課主病者得愈。地醫：天醫對沖是地醫。如，三月天醫在子，地醫為午。作用主事同天醫。

The Heavenly Doctor is determined by counting five branches from the Month Builder. For example, in the first month, it is in Xu; in the second month, in Hai; in the third month, in Zi; in the fourth month, in Chou; in the fifth month, in Yin; in the sixth month, in Mao; in the seventh month, in Chen; in the eighth month, in Si; in the ninth month, in Wu; in the tenth month, in Wei; in the eleventh month, in Shen; in the twelfth month, in You. When the Heavenly Doctor is present in a calculation, it indicates that the patient will recover. The Earthly Doctor is the branch that is directly opposite to the Heavenly Doctor. For example, if the Heavenly Doctor is in Zi in the third month, the Earthly Doctor is in Wu. The function and the matters governed by the Earthly Doctor are the same as those of the Heavenly Doctor.

甲己巳午癸未存，乙庚寅卯守黃昏。丙辛子丑來沖位，丁壬戌亥墓臨門。戊鬼忌占申酉位，建逢辰土做公卿。此辰若遇干支上，專主行人道路冤。

The Five Ghosts evil influence is determined by the Day Stem and the Earthly Branch: Jia and Ji days have their ghosts in Si and Wu, and also in Guiwei; Yi and Geng days have their ghosts in Yin and Mao, which are the positions of dusk; Bing and Xin days have their ghosts in Zi and Chou, which conflict with their own position; Ding and Ren days have their ghosts in Xu and Hai, which are the storage positions; Wu day's ghosts are feared to be in Shen and You. If the Month Builder also meets Chen earth, it can lead to becoming a high official. If these branches appear in the dry and wet elements of the lesson, they specifically indicate that travelers on the road suffer injustice.

干：天干。神：貴神。將：將神。位：地分。天時：金鳴，木風，水雨，火晴，土雲。地理：金道路，木林野，水河道，火高山，土平地。人事：金凶惡，木奢華，水漂流，火急性，土淳厚。病源：金肺，木肝，水腎，火心，土脾。

This diagram first assigns brief names to the four elements: "Gan" refers to the heavenly stems (person's origin), "Shen" refers to the noble deity, "Jiang" refers to the general deity, and "Wei" refers to the earthly division. In the following text, whenever "Gan," "Shen," "Jiang," or "Wei" are mentioned, they should be understood in this way. The latter part of the diagram is divided according to the Five Phases, listing four categories of symbolic representations. When reading, each row represents a category, and within each row, the five items are arranged in the order of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The category of heavenly phenomena: metal represents thunder, wood represents wind, water represents rain, fire represents clear skies, and earth represents overcast clouds. The category of geography: metal represents roads, wood represents forests and fields, water represents rivers, fire represents high mountains, and earth represents flat land. The category of human affairs: metal represents a fierce nature, wood represents extravagance, water represents wandering, fire represents impatience, and earth represents sincerity. The category of disease origins: metal affects the lungs, wood affects the liver, water affects the kidneys, fire affects the heart, and earth affects the spleen.

甲：喜慶婚姻官祿發，生神方也。乙：財帛就親書信喜，生神方也。丙：家宅不寧文字損，克神方也。丁：驚恐災憂哭泣聲，克神方也。戊：墳墓詞訟爭兢篤，克神方也。

This section explains the affairs governed by each of the ten heavenly stems in terms of the original person's destiny. Each entry first states a general judgment, followed by an indication of whether it generates or overcomes the noble spirit and the place. Jia governs joy, marriage, and promotion in official positions; it generates the noble spirit and the place. Yi governs wealth, marriage alliances, and joyful news from letters; it also generates the noble spirit and the place. Bing governs domestic unrest and damage to documents; it overcomes the noble spirit and the place. Ding governs fear, calamity, worry, and crying; it also overcomes the noble spirit and the place. Wu governs tombs and lawsuits, with intense disputes; it similarly overcomes the noble spirit and the place.

己：酒食田園婚姻喜，生神方也。庚：六畜道路死亡凶，克神方也。辛：外喪凶事有虛驚，克神方也。壬：祭祀不行災患生，克神方也。癸：四足家中驚怪起，克神方也。

Ji is associated with wine and food, farmland, and joy in marriage; it generates noble spirits and territorial divisions. Geng is associated with domestic animals, roads, and death-related misfortunes; it overcomes noble spirits and territorial divisions. Xin is associated with external funerals and calamities, and also brings about unexpected troubles; it overcomes noble spirits and territorial divisions. Ren is associated with unperformed worship leading to disasters; it also overcomes noble spirits and territorial divisions. Gui is associated with strange occurrences caused by cattle, horses, pigs, and sheep within the household; it also overcomes noble spirits and territorial divisions.

子：財帛動用時得已，不克。丑：陰財田產宜富有，不克。寅：官吏文書勾陳值，不克。卯：出入飲食文書耗，不克。辰：時有小人爭訟頻，因克。巳：婦女迎邪因舊事，因合。

This system explains the matters each earthly branch governs, with each entry noting whether the outcome is due to mutual control or mutual support. Zi governs wealth and its use, and success will be achieved, not due to mutual control. Chou governs hidden wealth and property, suitable for prosperity, also not due to mutual control. Yin governs officials and documents, and it is especially accurate when Gou Chen is in position, not due to mutual control. Mao governs travel, food, and expenses on documents, not due to mutual control. Chen governs frequent disputes with small people, which is due to mutual control. Si governs women causing disturbances and matters arising from past events, which is due to mutual support.

午：血光驚恐時時睹，因克。未：婦人酒食論情意，因合。申：親朋遠來道路凶，因克。酉：出入相逢吃好酒，因生。戌：小人驚恐時時出，因克。亥：家中病人身未產，因克。

The hour of Wu is associated with seeing blood and fear, due to mutual control. The hour of Wei is associated with a woman preparing food and talking about feelings, due to mutual generation. The hour of Shen is associated with relatives coming from afar, but there is danger on the way, due to mutual control. The hour of You is associated with meeting people when going in and out, and there is good wine to eat, due to mutual generation. The hour of Xu is associated with small people constantly appearing and causing fear, due to mutual control. The hour of Hai is associated with a sick person at home and a pregnant woman who has not yet given birth, due to mutual control.

凡四位內皆以貴神為主，但看四位相生、相剋、比和，或隔位生克，乃詳何神最旺，最旺之神見之，即知貴神在旺相死囚地也。有位內之旺神，有四季之旺神，有日下之旺神，相死休囚皆如此參校取之。

This system uses the noble spirit (guishen) as the main factor in determining the course. Within the four positions, first examine whether they mutually generate, mutually control, or are like and harmonious with each other. Also check if there is a mutual generation or control across one position, thereby carefully determining which position is most vigorous. Once the most vigorous position is revealed, it is known whether the noble spirit is currently in a state of strength, decline, death, or captivity. The vigorous spirit is divided into three layers: the vigorous spirit among the four positions in the current course, the vigorous spirit according to the seasons, and the vigorous spirit according to the day of the divination. The states of decline, death, rest, and captivity are also referenced and compared according to these three layers. The following sections will first present a group of four positions as examples, in the order of person origin, noble spirit, general spirit, and place, then derive the strength or decline of the noble spirit based on this.

天乙貴神：土、貴神、火、水。此見土旺。火為水克，水為土克，火又來生土，則天乙土旺矣。大抵天乙主貴人之事。上生下貴人有喜，下生上主貴人遷位。不然，大有喜慶。上克下主貴人離散，遠遊主凶。下克上，主其人憂遠信，及有官事。

For example: The person's original element is earth, the nobleman's element is also earth (heavenly stem), the general's element is fire, and the land element is water. In this case, we look at the strength of earth. Fire is overcome by water, water is overcome by earth, and fire generates earth. Therefore, the earth of the nobleman is the strongest. Generally, the nobleman is associated with matters of the nobleman. If the upper element generates the lower element, it indicates the nobleman has good fortune. If the lower element generates the upper element, it suggests the nobleman will be promoted or transferred, or there will be great joy. If the upper element overcomes the lower element, it indicates the nobleman will be separated or travel far, which is ominous. If the lower element overcomes the upper element, it suggests the person will worry about news from afar and may face legal troubles.

旺主貴人增福慶，遷職品，相主貴人得大財喜。死主貴人死喪，更無尊長，囚主貴人官訟無理，休主貴人家內人口疾病難安。來意只為貴人尊長遷改之事。

According to the five kinds of energies of Tianyi, if it is in a prosperous place, it indicates the nobleman will gain more blessings and promotion in rank; if it is in a supportive place, it indicates the nobleman will receive great fortune; if it is in a dead place, it indicates the nobleman may experience death or mourning, and there will be no respected elders in the family; if it is in a confined place, it indicates the nobleman may be involved in legal disputes and lose the argument; if it is in a resting place, it indicates the nobleman's family may have illness and lack peace. The person's intention is about the nobleman or respected elders' promotion or change of position.

前一騰蛇：水、騰蛇、金、土。此見土旺。以水克火，火克金，土克水，火又來生土。今土旺則騰蛇休矣。大抵騰蛇主災怪，或見火光焚燒，又主虛驚也。上生下主驚恐在後，下生上主驚恐在前及婦人殘害。相主鬥訟爭酒食驚恐。死主陰人死喪，驚恐。囚主牢獄枷樞驚恐。休主疾病驚恐。來意只為婦人爭張，其蛇本身是婦人也，縱不是婦人，其爭張必因婦人身起也。騰蛇亦是凶神。

The heavenly stem is water, the spirit of importance is the snake (belonging to fire), the general spirit is metal, and the earthly branch is earth. In this combination, earth is strong: water overcomes the fire of the snake, fire overcomes metal, earth overcomes water, and fire generates earth. Now that earth is strong, the fire of the snake is in a state of rest. Generally, the snake is associated with disasters and strange events, or seeing fire burning, and it also indicates a false alarm. If the upper position generates the lower position, the fear occurs later; if the lower position generates the upper position, the fear occurs earlier, and there is harm to women. If the snake is in the position of struggle, it indicates fear due to disputes and fighting over food and drink; if it is in the position of death, it indicates fear due to the death of female relatives; if it is in the position of imprisonment, it indicates fear related to imprisonment and shackles; if it is in the position of rest, it indicates fear due to illness. The person's intention is to argue with a woman, as the snake itself symbolizes a woman; even if the person involved is not a woman, the argument will certainly be triggered by a woman. The snake is ultimately a malevolent spirit.

前二朱雀：水、朱雀、土、木。此見木旺。以水克火，土克水，木克土，水又來生木，今木旺則朱雀火相也。大抵朱雀主文字口舌。比和主印信之事，及主信息。上生下主文字闇昧不明，必主先憂後喜。下生上，有口舌、鬥訟，不成官事。外戰口舌外至，內戰奸邪內生，亦主家不和，破財應之。

For example: The person's original element is water, the noble god is the Vermilion Bird (belonging to fire), the general god belongs to earth, and the ground element belongs to wood. In this group, wood is strong. Water controls the fire of the Vermilion Bird, earth controls water, wood controls earth, and water generates wood. Now wood is strong, so wood can generate fire, meaning the fire of the Vermilion Bird is in a position of mutual control. Generally, the Vermilion Bird governs documents and speech. When the four positions are like and harmonious, it indicates matters related to seals and messages, and also signifies the arrival of news. When the superior position generates the inferior position, it indicates ambiguous documents and certain initial worries followed by eventual joy. When the inferior position generates the superior position, it indicates disputes and litigation, but it does not result in actual lawsuits. When the person's original element and the noble god are in mutual control, it is called external conflict, indicating disputes coming from outside. When the general god and the ground element are in mutual control, it is called internal conflict, indicating internal wickedness, and also indicates family discord, which manifests in financial loss.

旺主官事口舌，相主爭錢財口舌，死主凶禍口舌，囚主囚禁口舌，牢獄事。休主姦夫口舌，鬥爭欲至。來意為官事，或見血光，因文字上發動官事。其課主凶，亦不宜問病，大凶。

Divide it again according to the strength of the Vermilion Bird: if it is in a prosperous position, it indicates legal disputes and verbal conflicts; if in a supportive position, it suggests disputes over money; if in a dead position, it indicates dangerous and harmful verbal conflicts; if in a captive position, it suggests conflicts arising from imprisonment and possible imprisonment; if in a resting position, it indicates conflicts caused by a lover's infidelity, with impending disputes. The person's intention is about legal matters or seeing bloodshed, caused by disputes over documents. This divination indicates a凶 (adverse outcome), and it is not advisable to inquire about illness, as that would be extremely凶 (adverse).

前三六合：火、六合、金、火。此見火旺。以金克木，火克金，木又來生火，今火旺則六合木休矣。大抵六合主議論財物、交易榮繁事。又主陰人喜美事，或婦人私情和合之事。比和，主論訟寄財物，上生下主出入，家人心肝零落，先凶後吉。下生上，主有宴會及有遠行人。外戰，宜變作，圖經營即吉。內戰，有陰人財物破財，不能聚管。

For example: The heavenly stem belongs to fire, the noble god is Liu He (belonging to wood), the general god belongs to metal, and the earthly branch belongs to fire. In this group, fire is strong: metal controls the wood of Liu He, fire controls metal, and wood generates fire. Now fire is strong, the wood of Liu He is weakened and is in a state of rest. Generally, Liu He is associated with discussion of property, trade prosperity, and matters concerning women's happiness or private affairs between women. When the four positions are harmonious, it indicates litigation and the storage of property; when the upper position generates the lower position, there will be matters of entry and exit, family members being scattered and confused, initially ominous but later favorable; when the lower position generates the upper position, there will be banquets and people traveling far away. In external conflict (when the heavenly stem and noble god are in mutual control), it is advisable to change strategies and plan business for good fortune; in internal conflict (when the general god and earthly branch are in mutual control), there will be loss of property belonging to women, and it will be difficult to gather and manage.

旺主成合婚姻，相主官事昏昧爭張，死主報死臨門，囚主牢獄官事即至。休主病患，亦主爭競錢財昏昧之事。來意為官事追捉，更主尋一個陰人也。

According to the strength of Liu He, if it is in a strong position, it indicates a successful marriage; if in a prosperous position, it suggests disputes and confusion in legal matters; if in a dead position, it indicates the arrival of someone bringing bad news; if in a captive position, it suggests imminent legal troubles; if in a resting position, it indicates illness and disputes over money with unclear outcomes. The person's intention is about being pursued by the authorities and mainly searching for a woman.

前四勾陳：金、勾陳、水、火。此見土旺。以水克火，火克金，土克水，火又來生土。此勾陳土即旺也。大抵勾陳主勾留之事。凶主爭訟，比和主自己欲謀害他人，爭競田宅。上生下主論訟有理，下生上主爭訟田宅。外戰外爭張，內戰主在家爭張。亦主家中不和，及人口病患。

For example: The heavenly stem belongs to metal, the noble god is Gou Chen (belonging to earth), the general god belongs to water, and the earthly branch belongs to fire. In this group, earth is strong: water controls fire, fire controls metal, Gou Chen's earth controls water, and fire generates earth, so Gou Chen's earth is strong. Generally, Gou Chen governs matters of entanglement and stagnation. When encountering misfortune, it indicates disputes; if the four positions are harmonious, it suggests the person wants to harm others, leading to disputes over property. If the upper position generates the lower position, it indicates a lawsuit with a just cause; if the lower position generates the upper position, it indicates disputes over property. External conflicts indicate disputes outside the home, internal conflicts indicate disputes within the home, and also suggest domestic discord and illness among family members.

旺主貴人爭張，死亡六畜，相主爭張錢物，死主墳墓爭張，囚主囚繫獄訟爭張，休主六畜上爭張。來意為鬥訟共外人爭張，主不得理，亦無喜事，更主陰人病患。

Divide it further according to the strength of Gou Chen: if it is in a prosperous position, it indicates a dispute with the Nobleman and the death of livestock; if it is in a secondary prosperous position, it indicates a dispute over money and goods; if it is in a dead position, it indicates a dispute over graves; if it is in a captive position, it indicates disputes due to imprisonment and lawsuits; if it is in a resting position, it indicates disputes concerning livestock. The person coming for consultation is involved in a dispute with outsiders and will not be in the right, there will be no good news, and there is also an indication of illness among female family members.

前五青龍：水、青龍、土、金。此見金旺。以木克土，土克水，金克木，土又來生金，金旺則青龍木死矣。大抵青龍主財帛喜慶。比和主文字信息，財帛之喜。上生下主印信，受財物及珍異物。下生上主貴人獲福，及酒食歡悅。外戰主外失耗財物，內戰主內失耗財物。

For example: The heavenly stem belongs to water, the nobleman is the Azure Dragon (which belongs to wood), the general god belongs to earth, and the earthly branch belongs to metal. In this group, metal is strong: the wood of the Azure Dragon overcomes earth, earth overcomes water, metal overcomes wood, and earth supports metal. Since metal is strong, the wood of the Azure Dragon is in a weak position. Generally, the Azure Dragon represents wealth and joy. When the four positions are harmonious, it indicates good news related to documents and wealth; when the upper position generates the lower position, it signifies receiving official seals, receiving money and treasures; when the lower position generates the upper position, it indicates the nobleman gaining blessings and having joyous feasts. External conflict indicates loss of wealth outside, while internal conflict indicates loss of wealth inside.

旺主貴人喜慶，相主求得財物，死主失了舊來橫財，囚主破財，休主人亡失財。來意為求財及遠信，吉事也。此先主失財，後卻求財必有喜也。

According to the strength of the Azure Dragon, if it is in a flourishing position, it indicates the Nobleman brings good fortune; if in a prosperous position, it signifies gaining wealth; if in a dead position, it suggests losing unexpected wealth obtained previously; if in a confined position, it indicates financial loss; if in a resting position, it implies the death of a person and subsequent loss of wealth. The person's intention is to seek wealth and inquire about distant matters, which is a favorable event. This divination initially indicates a loss of wealth, but later seeking wealth will bring good fortune.

後一天后：土、天后、火、金。此見土旺，以水克火，火克金，土克水，火又來生土。今土旺則天后水死矣。大抵天后主陰私喜美。比和主與陰人宴會之事，必主有喜。上生下主有婦人做念，顒望喜。下生上主故友知交相見喜；上克下主婦人奸詐，下克上主有官事相爭。外戰與外爭張官事，內戰婦人逃亡。

For example: The person's original element is earth, the noble god is the Heavenly Empress (water), the general god is fire, and the earthly branch is metal. Looking at the strength of earth: the water of the Heavenly Empress overcomes fire, fire overcomes metal, earth overcomes water, and fire also generates earth. Since earth is strong, the water of the Heavenly Empress is in a weak position. Generally, the Heavenly Empress governs private and pleasant matters. If the four positions are harmonious, it indicates a gathering with women and a joyful event. If the upper position generates the lower, it suggests a woman worrying about herself and eagerly waiting. If the lower position generates the upper, it indicates meeting an old friend. If the upper position overcomes the lower, it suggests a woman being deceitful. If the lower position overcomes the upper, it indicates legal disputes. External conflicts suggest disputes with outsiders, while internal conflicts suggest a woman fleeing.

旺主婦人宴會喜美，相主婦人有喜事至，死主婦人有喪亡之事。囚主婦人官事囚禁，休主婦人病。來意為家內陰人病患，或婦女被神纏，或婦女私情事也。

Divide it further according to the strength of the Heavenly Empress: if it is in a prosperous position, it indicates a woman's gathering and joy; if in a supportive position, it signifies a woman's good fortune arriving; if in a dead position, it suggests a woman's loss or death; if in a captive position, it indicates a woman being imprisoned due to legal issues; if in a resting position, it suggests a woman being ill. The person's intention is about a female relative being ill, or a woman being haunted by spirits, or a woman's private affairs.

後二太陰：火、太陰、水、土。此見土旺。以火克金，水克火，土克水，火又來生土。今土旺則太陰金相矣。大抵太陰主陰私、蔽匿、闇昧之事。比和主隱匿陰人之事。上生下主陰私喜慶，下生上主姦淫內至。外戰主婦人因奸而逃亡，內戰主內鬥訟，陰人謀害。

For example: The heavenly stem belongs to fire, the noble god is Tai Yin (belonging to metal), the general god belongs to water, and the earthly branch belongs to earth. In this group, earth is strong: fire overcomes Tai Yin's metal, water overcomes fire, earth overcomes water, and fire generates earth. Since earth is strong, earth can generate metal, placing Tai Yin in a position of decline. Generally, Tai Yin governs private, hidden, and ambiguous matters. When the four positions are harmonious, it indicates hidden matters concerning women; when the upper position generates the lower, it indicates joy within private matters; when the lower position generates the upper, it indicates illicit relationships originating internally. External conflict indicates a woman fleeing due to infidelity, internal conflict indicates disputes and lawsuits within the family, with female relatives plotting to harm.

旺主婦人外情陰私，相主與婦女酒食相迎事，死主死喪六畜，囚主死亡失財、盜賊謀害事，休主婦人病患，又主婦人勞咳自縊死事，亦主爭田莊。來意為陰人闇昧不明主事，或是夫妻不和，索離休也。

Dividing according to the strength of Tai Yin: if it is in a strong position, it indicates that the woman is involved in private affairs outside; if it is in a prosperous position, it suggests interaction with women through drinking and feasting; if it is in a dead position, it indicates death and loss of livestock; if it is in a captive position, it suggests death, loss of wealth, and plots by thieves to harm; if it is in a resting position, it indicates illness in women, or women suffering from chronic coughing or suicide, and also disputes over property. The person's intention is about female relatives having ambiguous matters, or marital discord leading to a request for divorce or separation.

後三玄武：火、玄武、土、火。此見土旺，以水克火，土克水，火又來生土。今土旺則玄武水死矣。大抵玄武主盜賊遠伏，上克下主盜賊家內生。下克上主盜賊從外來，盜卻陰人財物。外戰主盜賊遠行，內戰內憂賊發。

For example: The person's original element is fire, the noble god is Xuanwu (water), the general god is earth, and the land element is fire. In this group, earth is strong. Xuanwu's water overcomes fire, earth overcomes water, and fire generates earth. Since earth is strong, Xuanwu's water is in a weak position. Generally, Xuanwu represents thieves lurking at a distance. If the upper element overcomes the lower, it indicates thieves originating from within the household; if the lower element overcomes the upper, it indicates thieves coming from outside and stealing women's belongings. External conflict suggests thieves fleeing to distant places, while internal conflict indicates worry about thieves within the household.

旺主盜賊動合得財物，相主有夢，見鬼怪動，被賊傷財，死主盜賊死傷，囚主有賊犯官司囚獄，休主失財，或損四足，主賊神動。來意為官事失財。

According to the strength of Xuanwu, it is divided as follows: if it is in a strong position, it indicates thieves taking action and succeeding, stealing property; if it is in a supporting position, it indicates dreaming and seeing ghosts, with thieves damaging property; if it is in a dead position, it indicates thieves suffering injuries themselves; if it is in a captive position, it indicates thieves committing crimes and getting involved in legal troubles and imprisonment; if it is in a resting position, it indicates loss of wealth or loss of cattle, sheep, pigs, and other livestock, all signs of the thief's influence. The person's intention is related to legal disputes and loss of wealth.

後四太常：木、太常、金、火。此見火旺。以木克土，金克木，火克金，木又生火，今火旺則太常土相矣。大抵太常主衣服、冠帶、酒食。比和主帶花、歡悅、美麗之事，上生下主貴人賜衣及酒食，下生上主遠人信息，納財物來。外戰外有口舌，女人為災。內戰內有口舌，並死亡，人離、財散，亦主妻亡。

For example: The heavenly stem is wood, the nobleman is Tai Chang (earth), the general god is metal, and the earthly branch is fire. In this group, fire is strong: wood overcomes Tai Chang's earth, metal overcomes wood, fire overcomes metal, and wood generates fire. Since fire is strong, it can generate earth, placing Tai Chang in a position of decline. Generally, Tai Chang governs clothing, capping, and food and drink. When the four positions are like and harmonious, it indicates wearing flowers, joy, and beauty. The superior position generating the inferior position indicates the nobleman rewarding clothing and food. The inferior position generating the superior position indicates news from afar and someone bringing wealth. External conflict indicates disputes outside, with women as the source of trouble. Internal conflict indicates disputes within the family, along with death, people leaving, loss of wealth, and the death of the wife.

旺主陰人財帛喜，相主陰人酒食和會之事，死主陰人小口死。休主得陰人財帛。

Following the division based on the Tai Chang's strength: if it is in a旺地 (prosperous place), it indicates joy from female relatives regarding wealth; if in a相地 (favorable place), it signifies good relations with female relatives through feasting and gatherings; if in a死地 (declining place), it suggests the death of a female relative or a young member of the family; if in a休地 (resting place), it indicates receiving wealth from female relatives. The original text does not mention the囚地 (imprisoned place) for Tai Chang, but it can be inferred following the previous examples.

後五白虎：火、白虎、土、水。此見土旺，以火克金，水克火，土克水，火又來生土。今土旺則白虎金相矣。大抵白虎主道路事動，及有出入人在外，上生下主盜賊；下生上主自己出行。上克下主有人殘疾，下克上主有車傷人。凡見白虎當旺相剋死囚休，皆主大凶。來意為死傷小口及傷財也。

A person's original heavenly stem is fire, the noble spirit is the White Tiger (metal), the general spirit is earth, and the earthly branch is water. In this case, earth is strong: fire overcomes the White Tiger's metal, water overcomes fire, earth overcomes water, and fire generates earth. Since earth is strong, earth can generate metal, placing the White Tiger in a position of decline. Generally, the White Tiger signifies events related to travel and people being away from home. When the superior element generates the inferior one, it indicates theft; when the inferior generates the superior, it indicates travel; when the superior overcomes the inferior, it indicates someone suffering an injury; and when the inferior overcomes the superior, it indicates injury from vehicles or horses. Whenever the White Tiger appears, regardless of whether it is in a state of strength, decline, overcoming, death, captivity, or rest, it indicates great misfortune. The intention of the person coming is about the death or injury of a young child or loss of wealth.

後六天空：水、天空、金、木。此見金旺。以木克土，金克木，土克水，土又來生金。今金旺則天空土休矣。大抵天空主虛詐不實之事，亦主鬥訟，出僧道。上生下主有僧道在家，下生上主有僧在外，上克下主門鳴屋爆，下克上主僧病在外。

For example: The person's original element is water, the noble god is Tian Kong (belonging to earth), the general god belongs to metal, and the earthly branch belongs to wood. In this group, metal is strong: wood overcomes the earth of Tian Kong, metal overcomes wood, earth overcomes water, and earth generates metal. Since metal is strong, the earth of Tian Kong is weakened and is in a state of rest. Generally, Tian Kong indicates false and deceptive matters, as well as disputes and lawsuits, and the presence of monks and Taoists in the family. If the upper element generates the lower element, it indicates that there are monks and Taoists in the family. If the lower element generates the upper element, it indicates that there are monks outside. If the upper element overcomes the lower element, it indicates that the door and windows are noisy or the house is breaking. If the lower element overcomes the upper element, it indicates that the monks outside are sick.

旺出紫衣人，相主福上增福，死主僧在外死，休主被惡人欺，如更有克，主宅鳴屋爆，因僧道失事，囚主官事。來意為鬥訟及門鳴屋爆，後婦人之類。

According to the strength of the sky's energy, if it is in a flourishing position, it indicates that there will be a prominent and distinguished person in the family wearing purple robes; if it is in a prosperous position, it indicates additional blessings; if it is in a dead position, it indicates that a monk may die outside; if it is in a resting position, it indicates being bullied by wicked people. If there is further affliction, it indicates that the house will make noises and the building may burst. Such incidents are related to monks and Taoists. If it is in a captive position, it indicates legal disputes. The person coming is involved in disputes and lawsuits, and there are disturbances such as noises from the house and the building bursting. This situation will also involve women.