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The snake (Tengshe) presides over the twelve positions.

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騰蛇臨寅文字憂,光影空中神樹求;射覆花錦衣赤白,鶻禽斗鬧吏人遊。騰蛇臨卯為開窗,盜賊驚憂女病殃;邀候小兒三五個,懷藏果實草花香。騰蛇臨辰官事興,六畜昏昧田土爭;射覆尾磁錢藥類,路逢婦女見喧聲。

The snake spirit appears at the hour of the Tiger, indicating worries about documents and affairs, with lights appearing in the air, requiring prayers to the sacred tree for relief; the covered object is patterned silk and garments of red and white colors; on the way, one will see hawks fighting and making noise, as well as officials passing by. The snake spirit appears at the hour of the Rabbit, indicating the opening of a window, also suggesting disturbances by thieves and illness affecting women; on the way, one will meet three or four children; the hidden object is fruits and fragrant herbs. The snake spirit appears at the hour of the Dragon, indicating the arising of legal disputes, confusion among livestock, and disputes over land; the covered object is ceramic wares, money, and medicine; on the way, one will meet women and hear loud noises.

騰蛇伏位夢中驚,鬼怪飛蟲人病縈;蛇鵲空中爭散亂,射覆蠅蟲花木青。騰蛇臨午遠信附,官事火光憂驚懼;邀候禽鳴遊女逃,射覆緋紅吸翠羽。騰蛇臨未憂井灶,孤女財帛防失耗;路見婦女來迎人,射覆絲麻錢穀料。

When theTeng Snake is in the position of巳 and forms aHidden Chant, it indicates being startled in dreams, haunted by ghosts, insects, and suffering from illness; on the way, one will see a snake and a magpie fighting in the air, causing disorder; the object in the射覆 is a fly, small insects, and green flowers and trees. When theTeng Snake is in午, it signifies receiving a letter from afar entrusted to someone, worrying about lawsuits and fires; on the way, one will hear birds calling and see a wandering woman fleeing; the object in the射覆 is a bright red color and green feathers. When theTeng Snake is in未, it indicates concern about a well and a stove, and one should be cautious about the wealth of a single woman, fearing loss and depletion; on the way, one will see women coming to greet someone; the object in the射覆 is silk, flax, and grain and food supplies.

騰蛇臨申金器鳴,有人外病死縈縈;廚灶移斷軍人乞,懷中金石鐵銅名。騰蛇臨酉主陰私,奴婢逃亡闇昧疑;占射錢刀針鏡鈕,路逢女主發悲詞。騰蛇臨戌憂喪事,斗打冤仇何事急;邀候驢馱一小童,懷中磚瓦骨石覓。

The snake divination sign appearing in the position of the Monkey indicates that metal vessels will make noises by themselves, someone who is ill outside will die and the illness will persist; the kitchen stove needs to be moved or rebuilt, and on the way one will meet soldiers begging; the hidden object is of the kind of gold, stone, iron, and copper. The snake divination sign appearing in the position of the Rooster indicates that private matters will occur, servants will run away and the situation will be ambiguous and suspicious; the object hidden in the covering game is money, knife, needle, mirror, and button; on the way one will meet the mistress crying. The snake divination sign appearing in the position of the Dog indicates that there will be worries and funeral matters, fights and enmity will arise, and the matter will come suddenly; on the way one will meet a donkey carrying a small child; the hidden object should be looked for among bricks, tiles, bones, and stones.

騰蛇臨亥賊盜憂,水火沖刑急訟愁;路逢乞丐並燕鼠,懷藏乞索匙鐵求。騰蛇臨子急閒門,蛇鼠堂中怪現頻;邀候同前依法定,懷藏尖細插花文。騰蛇臨丑防咒咀,火光燒宅鄰居仇;邀候園邊逢二女,射為五穀銅鐵求。

The snake divination sign appears over the亥 branch, indicating worries and theft, with water and fire conflicting and causing urgent lawsuits that cause distress; one will meet beggars and swallows and mice on the way; the hidden object is found among begging items, keys, and iron. The snake divination sign appears over the子 branch, indicating a rush to close doors and windows, with snakes and mice appearing frequently in the hall; the encounters on the way follow the same rule as the previous one; the hidden object is a sharp, slender item with decorative patterns. The snake divination sign appears over the丑 branch, indicating caution against curses, with fires burning the house and conflicts with neighbors; on the way, one will meet two women by the garden; the hidden object is found among grains and copper or iron.

The Vermilion Bird presides over the twelve positions.

朱雀臨寅文字信,官事追呼役吏因;邀候見人隨父母,射為花草赤衣新。朱雀臨卯信上門,火光口舌女災屯;路逢夯床刺繡女,懷中果食味何新?朱雀臨辰事紛紛,論切須防官事論;邀候逢人相鬥打,尖剛破瓦赤花盆。

The Vermilion Bird presiding over寅 indicates that there will be letters or documents arriving, and the official authorities will summon someone due to a lack of proper officials or messengers; on the way, one will meet someone accompanying their parents; the object hidden in the cover game is flowers and new red clothes. The Vermilion Bird presiding over卯 indicates that letters will be delivered at the door, and there will be fire, disputes, and misfortune for women; on the way, one will encounter people carrying a bed and a woman engaged in embroidery; the hidden object is fruit and food, particularly fresh in taste. The Vermilion Bird presiding over辰 indicates that matters will be chaotic, and when there is urgent discussion, one must beware of disputes escalating into legal cases; on the way, one will meet people fighting with each other; the hidden object is sharp objects, broken tiles, and red flowered ceramic basins.

朱雀臨巳口舌事,廚中火發病縈縈;邀候飛禽及小女,懷中杖物似龍形。朱雀臨午火光驚,信因官災病纏縈;邀候倡優騎馬過,飛禽懷裡已成形。朱雀臨未爭婚姻,陰人財帛女婿分;路上急逢厄女過,懷藏甘果赤衣文。

The Vermilion Bird presiding over Si indicates disputes over words, a fire starting in the kitchen, persistent illness; on the way, one will meet flying birds and a little girl; what is hidden is a staff-like object resembling a dragon. The Vermilion Bird presiding over Wu indicates alarm from firelight, a letter arriving due to official troubles and illness; on the way, one will meet performers riding horses; what is hidden is a formed flying bird. The Vermilion Bird presiding over Wei indicates contention over marriage, the female relatives' wealth to be divided with the son-in-law; on the way, one will urgently meet a woman in distress; what is hidden is sweet fruit and red clothing with patterns.

朱雀臨申遠信行,人亡官事怪妖生;邀候道中鴉鵲鬧,懷中石鐵事推明。朱雀臨酉婦損胎,火起廚房官事災;口舌生瘡頭面腫,懷中書冊及資財。朱雀臨戌貴家名,小人多事主相爭;獸畜飛禽人怪恐,骨瓦文書是此情。

The Vermilion Bird presiding over the Hour of Primordial Water indicates messages from afar, someone's death, lawsuits and strange supernatural occurrences arising together; on the way, one will hear crows and magpies making noise; what is hidden is stone and iron, thus it is clear. The Vermilion Bird presiding over the Hour of Metal indicates injury to a woman's pregnancy, a fire in the kitchen leading to lawsuits; in terms of illness, it indicates mouth sores and swelling on the head and face; what is hidden is books and money. The Vermilion Bird presiding over the Hour of Dog indicates the reputation of a prominent family, many petty people causing trouble and the master quarreling with them; on the way, one will be startled by livestock and birds; what is hidden is bones, tiles and documents.

朱雀臨亥是非張,水火相刑夫婦傷;在路互逢禽打獸,懷藏尖細物非常。朱雀臨子主喧爭,求事無成心痛生;禽噪高枝獸引路,射言毛羽黑灰輕。朱雀臨丑競田莊,火燒屋舍厄橋樑;婦嫁擔盤及送櫃,射為毛羽鼠巢根。

The Vermilion Bird is over the亥 sign, indicating disputes that spread widely, with water and fire conflicting and both husband and wife suffering damage; on the way, one will encounter birds and beasts fighting; the hidden object is a sharp and unusual item. The Vermilion Bird is over the子 sign, indicating noisy quarrels, with affairs not being accomplished and inner pain; on the way, one will see birds screeching on high branches and beasts leading the way; the hidden object is feathers, black with gray, light in weight. The Vermilion Bird is over the丑 sign, indicating disputes over fields and estates, with houses burned and bridges suffering misfortune; on the way, one will see women getting married, some carrying trays on poles and others carrying chests; the hidden object is feathers and grass roots from mouse nests.

TheLiu He (Liu He) governs the twelve positions.

六合臨寅文契交,公私兄弟有呼招;更有上樑新蓋物,懷藏竹器把枝條。六合臨卯交鬥爭,成和來合已兩重;邀候擔盤床重迭,竹羅盛果青柳松。六合臨辰契約交,爭吏公私六畜逃;邀候只逢車載草,射為竹器把枯梢。

Liu He is over Yin, indicating matters concerning documents and contracts, with both public and private affairs involving brothers being summoned or called; it also indicates the raising of a beam for a newly built house; the hidden object is bamboo containers and branches with handles. Liu He is over Mao, indicating disputes arising in negotiations, but reconciliation and union have already occurred in two ways; on the way, one will meet people carrying trays and stacked beds; the hidden object is bamboo baskets filled with fruits, along with green willow branches and pine branches. Liu He is over Chen, indicating the transfer of contracts and disputes with officials, with the loss of livestock on both public and private sides; on the way, one will only meet carts loaded with fodder; the hidden object is bamboo containers and branches with handles that are dry.

六合臨巳神宅廚,成就交關不義謀;見視攜瓶並挈甑,射為木器火燒爐。六合臨午有追呼,文字交和望信書;懷裡物紅並赤果,婦人擔水又推車。六合臨未和會親,酒宴錢穀聚賓臨;邀候樂聲祈賽社,懷中甘果帶青根。

Liu He is over Si, indicating matters concerning deities, dwellings, and the kitchen. Although transactions may succeed, there is deceitful plotting involved. On the way, one will see someone carrying a jar and another holding a cooking pot. The item hidden under the cover is wooden objects and a fire stove. Liu He is over Wu, indicating official summons, legal documents, and smooth communication with a hope for a reply. The hidden item is red objects and red fruits. On the way, one will see a woman drawing water and another pushing a cart. Liu He is over Wei, indicating harmonious gatherings with relatives, hosting banquets, accumulating supplies, and having many guests. On the way, one will hear music and see people praying at a temple. The hidden item is sweet fruits and green root vegetables.

六合臨申逃亡因,捕賊官司禁繫身;邀候群車軍伍過,釵環紙裹射如神。六合臨酉問易門,屋舍別遷更改新;來意只因爭役吏,路逢刀劍鏡釵論。六合臨戌鬥爭論,被人奸欺在四鄰;習射傷人邀候見,懷藏卵骨刻刀文。

Liu He is over Shēn, the matter arises from a disappearance, mainly concerning the capture of a criminal, legal disputes, and even personal arrest; on the way, there will be a group of vehicles and soldiers passing by; the object hidden in the cover is a hairpin wrapped in paper, and the divination is extremely accurate. Liu He is over You, mainly concerning the change of doors and gates, the house needs to be moved or renovated; the visitor's intention is only to quarrel with officials; on the way, the discussion involves weapons, mirrors, hairpins, and similar items. Liu He is over Xu, mainly concerning disputes and arguments, being deceived by neighbors with cunning plans; on the way, someone is practicing shooting and injuring people; the hidden object is eggs, bones, and carved tools with patterns.

六合臨亥產兒初,心在陰人慾見之;水上見木還是木,路逢豬兒擔瓦壺。六合臨子覓人難,求物參投事亦然;射覆花果及細軟,路逢竹籠招粘竿。六合臨丑求望情,咒咀爭論百事榮;櫃匣復隨擔籠擔,盤糧斛斗鐵銅名。

Liu He is over Hai. This indicates that someone has just given birth and is thinking about a particular woman, wanting to see her. The water is below and Liu He belongs to wood; water meeting wood, the interpretation still belongs to wood. On the way, one will meet a pig and also see someone carrying a clay jar. Liu He is over Zi. This indicates difficulty in searching for someone, and seeking things or sending messages will also be the same. The covered object is flowers, fruits, and delicate items. On the way, one will meet a bamboo cage and a long pole for catching birds. Liu He is over Chou. This indicates seeking and hoping, although there may be curses and disputes, all matters will still lead to honor and prominence. On the way, one will see cabinets and boxes being carried away together with baskets. The hidden items are grain in a dish, measures of grain, and iron and copper utensils.

Gou Chen governing the twelve positions it presides over.

勾陳臨寅婦女亡,爭競田莊葉木桑;邀候婦女陳狀立,懷中有土圓及黃。勾陳臨卯家不和,婦人家事得沉痾;邀候鬼風飛鳥鬧,懷中瓦器筆多毛。勾陳臨辰主爭張,家宅不和田土殃;見畜屠家並血肉,射為磚瓦土園黃。

Gou Chen over Yin indicates the death of a woman, with disputes between fields and mulberry groves; on the way, one will meet a woman standing and presenting a petition; the hidden object is a round yellow item with soil. Gou Chen over Mao indicates domestic discord, with the woman suffering from a serious illness due to household duties; on the way, one will encounter strange winds and noisy birds; the hidden object is pottery and pens with lots of hair. Gou Chen over Chen indicates disputes, domestic discord, and damage to land; on the way, one will see livestock, butchers, and blood; the hidden object is bricks and yellow soil from the garden.

勾陳臨巳宅灶凶,怪動憂疑夢賊沖;見視鳥鳴空散亂,土中爐冶物中紅。勾陳臨午文狀爭,爭田競土畜由行;路逢皮毛殺四足,器物包羅果食名。勾陳臨未子孫孤,嫁婦重婿妻失夫;狗隨群羊騾負米,射為甘果食瓦壺。

Gou Chen over Si indicates misfortune in the house and kitchen, with strange occurrences causing anxiety and dreams of thieves attacking; on the way, one will see birds calling and scattering; the hidden object is something made in a furnace in the earth, with a red color. Gou Chen over Wu indicates disputes over documents and papers, and conflicts over land and property, with livestock running around; on the way, one will encounter scenes of animals with fur and slaughter; the hidden object is wrapped items and fruits and food. Gou Chen over Wei indicates that the children are lonely, women remarry, sons-in-law take new wives, and the wife loses her husband; on the way, one will see dogs following flocks of sheep and donkeys carrying rice; the hidden object is sweet fruits, food, and a clay jar.

勾陳臨申必死傷,事占人口見逃亡;避罪不然爭戰事,車擔牛馱炭石藏。勾陳臨酉斗還爭,婦人作事不分明;懷中有物錢鏡器,門前獰狗見人鳴。勾陳臨戌戰鬥爭,墳墓迷亡子不興;見視雙龐奔入去,骨磁懷內土塵名。

Gou Chen over Shen indicates certain death or injury, and the matter being divined relates to people fleeing or escaping; it is either due to avoiding punishment or encountering warfare; on the way, one will see carts and oxen carrying loads, containing charcoal and stones. Gou Chen over You indicates continuous disputes, and women acting unclearly; what is hidden includes money, mirrors, and utensils; there is a fierce dog at the gate that barks at people. Gou Chen over Xu indicates fighting and quarrels, lost graves, restless deceased, and lack of descendants; on the way, one will see two large creatures running in; what is hidden includes bones, porcelain, and dust-like things.

勾陳臨亥必爭論,鬥競莊田有病人;傷人絲蠶還耗散,逢崖還有石磁塵。勾陳臨子失財來,水道溝渠人損災;邀候兔狐並死鼠,懷中剛物破裂開。勾陳臨丑爭田園,分居新宅人不安;車牛載櫃人擔甕,磚石懷藏比類看。

Gou Chen over Hai indicates disputes, particularly over fields and estates, with illness in the family; it also signifies injury, loss of silk, and encountering stones, porcelain, and dust at a cliff by the road. Gou Chen over Zi indicates loss of wealth due to water channels and ditches, causing damage and misfortune; on the way, one may encounter rabbits, foxes, and dead mice; the hidden things are hard and broken. Gou Chen over Chou indicates disputes over farmland, separation of households, and moving to new homes, causing unrest in people's hearts; on the way, one may see ox carts carrying cabinets and people carrying jars; the hidden things are bricks and stones, and one should infer accordingly.

Azure Dragon presides over the twelve positions, each associated with its respective ruling element.

青龍臨寅為兄弟,喜悅文書財立興;邀候貴人乘馬去,懷中有物鐵衣青。青龍臨卯遠信來,憂財文狀後和諧;邀候草車逢術士,青紅花木做錢財。青龍臨辰官司動,桑田錢財值詞訟;懷中六畜文字爭,路上公吏爭迎送。

Azure Dragon over寅 indicates that the matter concerns the brother, bringing joy through documents and immediate prosperity in wealth; on the way, one will meet a nobleman riding a horse away; the hidden items are iron tools and blue clothing. Azure Dragon over卯 indicates receiving letters from afar, initially worrying about money and lawsuits but eventually harmonizing; on the way, one will encounter a cart loaded with grass and a sorcerer; the hidden items are flowers and trees in blue and red colors, which can be exchanged for money. Azure Dragon over辰 indicates lawsuits arising, with both mulberry fields and money involved in legal disputes; the hidden items relate to disputes over livestock and documents; on the way, one will see officials from the government competing to welcome and send off.

青龍臨巳財憂損,光影飛蟲神樹死;邀候帶花二女去,射為椒果及花枝。青龍臨午書信情,文狀爭財役吏榮;邀候貴人發重婦,文章花果縷衣輕。青龍臨未欲求財,妻損求神會和諧;邀候蟲傷羊互病,懷中衣物食中來。

The Azure Dragon is over the Earthly Branch Si, indicating worries and losses regarding wealth, with appearances of light and shadow and flying insects, and the sacred tree dying; on the way, two women wearing flowers will pass by; the object hidden is pepper fruit and floral branches. The Azure Dragon is over the Earthly Branch Wu, indicating messages of affection, disputes over wealth due to documents and papers, and officials and subordinates gaining honor and distinction; on the way, a Nobleman will send a woman back; the hidden object is writings, fruits, and light silk garments. The Azure Dragon is over the Earthly Branch Wei, indicating a desire to gain wealth, with the wife suffering damage and requiring divine assistance to achieve harmony; on the way, there will be insect injuries and a sheep falling ill; the hidden object is clothing, obtained from food.

青龍臨申欲爭財,出外商途賊盜來;邀候官員遠信急,懷中鐵石寶金灰。青龍臨酉客上門,來意謀求財物因;邀候軍樂及筵散,懷中錢寶與金銀。青龍臨戌貴人還,民庶占身財畜遷;邀候青黃貓犬過,射為印物小刀環。

The Azure Dragon is over the Monkey, indicating a desire to compete for wealth, encountering thieves on the way when traveling for business; along the journey, an official will be met, and urgent messages from afar will arrive; the hidden items are iron, stone, treasures, gold, and ash. The Azure Dragon is over the Rooster, indicating a visitor coming to seek wealth; on the way, military music and the end of a banquet will be encountered; the hidden items are money, treasures, and gold and silver. The Azure Dragon is over the Dog, indicating the return of a nobleman; for common people, it indicates the movement of wealth and livestock; on the way, cats and dogs with green and yellow fur will be seen; the covered object is a seal, a small knife, and ornaments.

青龍臨亥欲進行,財物須多官貴榮;生產或將財進納,路逢車馬水中生。青龍臨子喜重成,婦女婚席見產生;買馬辰中立神樹,懷中花果食堪烹。青龍臨丑爭名利,母亡官事財物滯;若言邀候與射占,圖畫神祗銅錢類。

The Azure Dragon over the亥 position indicates a plan to travel, with abundant wealth and prominent official status; or due to childbirth, there will be an increase in wealth. On the way, one will meet vehicles and horses, and matters will arise from water. The Azure Dragon over the子 position indicates many joyful events and achievements, with women giving birth at wedding feasts; it also signifies buying horses at the辰 position and establishing sacred trees. What is hidden is flowers, fruits, and food suitable for cooking. The Azure Dragon over the丑 position indicates competition for fame and fortune, with the mother's death, legal disputes, and blocked wealth. If considering what is encountered on the way and what is hidden, it includes paintings, sacred images, and copper coins.

The sky occupies the twelve positions each governing their respective areas.

天空臨寅怪懼多,文書鬼怪出顛魔;七里僧來忽騎馬,球瓶懷裡射無疑。天空臨卯賊盜驚,門戶開張屋爆鳴;六里逢車有破甕,懷中圓物眼刀成。天空臨辰四足傷,惡人奸詐惹官方;五里驢騾三五個,甕盆破損藥應方。

The song of the Tian Kong school indicates the number of miles one should walk to encounter certain things, as stated in the line "yao hou." When Tian Kong is in the position of Yin, there will be many strange and frightening events, with documents and ghosts appearing together, even including people who are mad; walking seven miles will result in encountering a monk suddenly riding a horse; the hidden items are balls and bottles, and the interpretation is certain. When Tian Kong is in the position of Mao, there will be disturbances caused by thieves, with doors open and houses making loud noises; walking six miles will result in encountering a cart carrying broken jars; the hidden items are round objects with holes and knives. When Tian Kong is in the position of Chen, there will be injured four-legged animals and wicked people being cunning and getting involved with the authorities; walking five miles will result in encountering three or five donkeys or mules; the hidden items are broken jars and bowls and prescriptions for medicine.

天空臨巳怪空驚,飛鳥毛蟲官病凶;四里甕盆擔已去,物因窯灶射分明。天空臨午不可當,驚怪文字官訟傷;虛詐不然見爭訟,懷中無物手虛藏。天空臨未孤獨郎,疾病官司物失亡;八里逢羊僧孝子,懷中有物未堪嘗。

Heavenly Sky over Si indicates strange occurrences that are ultimately empty worries; it also signifies danger from flying birds, animals, lawsuits, and illness. When one walks four miles, they will see a jar or basin already taken away by someone. The hidden item is related to kilns or stoves, and thus the matter can be clearly determined. Heavenly Sky over Wu indicates an unstoppable force, leading to disturbances, damage from documents, and lawsuits. It is either deceit or disputes; the hidden item is actually empty, but one pretends to hold something. Heavenly Sky over Wei indicates a single man, illness, lawsuits, and loss of belongings. When one walks eight miles, they will encounter sheep, monks, or a son in mourning. The hidden item is something that cannot yet be eaten.

天空臨申道路乖,賊馬憂愁恐禍災;七里有車聲鬧響,懷中金器自然來。天空臨酉失驚忙,六畜分張口舌傷;六里有人將信過,如珠圓物鐵為光。天空臨戌力斗強,四足人亡獄訟傷;五里驢騾僧或見,射為枯骨及餱糧。

The sky is over the Hour of Monkey, indicating difficulties on the road, worries about thieves and horses, and fear of bringing calamity; after walking seven li, one might hear noisy chariots; the hidden object is naturally metal vessels. The sky is over the Hour of Rooster, indicating panic, scattered livestock, and injuries from words; after walking six li, one might meet someone passing with a message; the hidden object is a round object like a pearl, with a metallic sheen. The sky is over the Hour of Dog, indicating fierce fighting and strong force, with death of four-legged animals and people, and injuries from lawsuits; after walking five li, one might see donkeys and monks; the hidden object is dry bones and dry food.

天空臨亥產生凶,爭訟錢財亡失空;邀候伺期知邊塞,錢財乞索在懷中。天空臨子主奸訛,盜賊鬼神死亡多;九里空中見泉出,物圓如鏡似瓶鍋。天空臨丑驚恐顛,賊火驢騾殺害冤;八里逢車翻在路,轂出銅鐵隔衣言。

Heavenly Sky is over亥, indicating production with misfortune, disputes over money and lawsuits, eventually leading to loss and emptiness; while waiting for someone on the way, the news is known to come from the border; the hidden things are money obtained through begging and seeking. Heavenly Sky is over子, indicating deceit and fraud, many incidents involving thieves, ghosts, and death; after walking nine li, one will see spring water gushing out from an open field; the hidden things are round like a mirror or shaped like a pot or kettle. Heavenly Sky is over丑, indicating fear and madness, with thieves, fires, donkeys and mules, and cases of murder and injustice; after walking eight li, one will meet a overturned cart on the road, with copper and iron exposed in the cart wheel, and one can identify it through the clothes.

The White Tiger presides over the twelve positions, each associated with specific meanings.

白虎臨寅主殺傷,遠人凶死病須亡;孝子軍都逢七里,射為金寶及衣裳。白虎臨卯死傷起,人口不旺休問己;官事賊人殺害傷,孝子喪車金木裡。白虎臨辰必死亡,六畜相爭墳道桑;五里逢人相鬥訟,絲麻瓦布袖中藏。

White Tiger over寅 indicates killing and injury, with misfortune befalling people from afar who will die, and the sick person will ultimately not recover; after walking seven li, one will meet a son in mourning and soldiers; the hidden object is gold and silk clothes. White Tiger over卯 indicates death and injury, with the household's population not thriving, and there is no need to inquire about one's own fortune; it also indicates lawsuits and bandits injuring people; on the way, one will meet a son in mourning and a funeral carriage, and the hidden object is in metal and wood. White Tiger over辰 definitely indicates death, with livestock fighting, and the graveyard, road, and mulberry grove all involved; after walking five li, one will meet people fighting and quarreling; the hidden object is silk and hemp, and it is hidden in the sleeve.

白虎臨巳甑灶鳴,血膿人亡痛叫聲;四里逢人夯鍋銚,砧刀金類事推明。白虎臨午凶孝餘,官災病患宅難居;九里路逢花馬過,懷中尖破物和梳。白虎臨未主孤單,競婚爭婦病怎痊?八里羊俎逢孝子,懷中有物解方圓;

White Tiger over巳 indicates that the cooking pot and stove will make noises by themselves, someone will bleed and die with pus, and the sound of pain will not cease; after walking four miles, one will meet someone carrying a pot; the hidden items are chopping boards, knives, and metal objects, according to which it can be clearly understood. White Tiger over午 indicates that the aftermath of mourning and funerals has not ended, official disasters and illnesses make the house difficult to live in; after walking nine miles, one will meet a horse with flowers on it on the way; the hidden items are sharp and broken objects and combs. White Tiger over未 indicates that there is loneliness, disputes over marriage for a woman, and illness that cannot be cured; after walking eight miles, one will see a sheep meat cutting board and a son in mourning clothes; the hidden items are square or round objects, which must be solved by oneself.

白虎臨申武貴官,遠事兵凶逃出難;七里異獸逢兵隊,絲綿金石袖中看。白虎臨酉主死亡,不明暗昧有災殃;六里只逢人病死,懷裡石金或刀藏。白虎臨戌占骨肉,爭張多為信無期;五里內逢人斗打,懷中灰骨土燒之。

White Tiger over Shēn indicates a high-ranking military official, but misfortunes involving warfare may occur from afar, and escape is impossible; after walking seven li, one will meet strange beasts and soldiers; what is hidden is silk and metal, visible from the sleeve. White Tiger over Yǒu indicates death, with ambiguous affairs and calamity; after walking six li, one will meet only those who die of illness; what is hidden is stone, metal, or a knife. White Tiger over Xū involves matters concerning close relatives, with disputes often due to indefinite communication; within five li, one will meet people fighting; what is hidden is ash, bones, and burnt earth.

白虎臨亥為少錢,官事爭訟斷不偏;邀候登明無定執,懷藏察日看堪傳。白虎臨子主逃亡,占訟難安官訟長;日似火神須見死,水為賊上是爭張。白虎臨丑得外莊,外人咒咀起官方;金木神同東一位,定知痛死被人傷。

White Tiger over Hai indicates a lack of wealth, and lawsuits will be decided fairly without bias; encounters on the way are uncertain because Dengming (Hai) has no fixed image and cannot be determined; to understand what is hidden, one must look at the Day Branch. White Tiger over Zi indicates escape, and lawsuits will be unstable and prolonged; if the Day Branch is like a fire god that overcomes, death will certainly occur; water is considered a thief, and if it is in a superior position, it indicates disputes. White Tiger over Chou indicates receiving land from outside, but it causes trouble with the authorities due to curses from others; if the metal god and wood god are together in the eastern position, someone will certainly suffer pain and die, being injured by another.

Tai Chang presides over the twelve positions, each governing specific areas.

太常臨寅號得奇,萬事宜占只克妻;來意只因文契事,千般動用好形移。太常臨卯是為財,盜賊口舌不為災;六里路邊逢羊兔,果花吃食在於懷。太常臨辰財物交,惡人詆譭呈粗嚎;家中遲疑逢載用,藥錢食物射難逃。

Tai Chang is at Yin, called "getting the odd," which is favorable for all matters of divination, but it harms the wife; the person's intention is about documents and contracts; all actions are suitable for moving and changing. Tai Chang is at Mao, the matter relates to wealth, even if there are thieves and disputes, they do not cause disaster; after walking six li, one will meet a sheep and a rabbit on the roadside; what is hidden is fruit, flowers, and food. Tai Chang is at Chen, it signifies the transfer of property, with evil people speaking ill and shouting loudly; when the family is indecisive, it encounters matters of loading and using things; the object in the guessing game is medicine, money, and food, and nothing else is possible.

太常臨巳婦人憂,井灶錢財散失愁;占病必除逢絹帛,錢財吃食果中求。太常臨午家吉昌,賞賜添買外田莊;家貧婦人道中見,女人頭面及衣裳。太常臨未到家來,酒食財帛婦人陪;邀候陰人求子息,占財還是自家財。

Tai Chang over the branch Si indicates worry about women, concerning water wells, stoves, and loss of money; when predicting illness, the condition will surely improve, and on the way one will meet someone with silk and cloth; the hidden thing is found among money, food, and fruits. Tai Chang over the branch Wu indicates family prosperity and good fortune, receiving rewards and purchasing land from elsewhere; on the way one will meet a poor woman on the road; the hidden thing is women's head ornaments and clothing. Tai Chang over the branch Wei returning to its native place indicates that with wine, food, wealth, and silk, women will accompany one; on the way one will meet a woman seeking to have children; when predicting wealth, it remains one's own wealth.

太常臨申必逃遊,適逢百事好圖謀;假令賊劫人財散,外面來欺莫自求。太常臨酉喜為財,陰人酒食婚會諧;六里出軍逢賞賜,射為頭面及金釵。太常臨戌貴家陪,爭奪名利五穀灰;邀候犬街破衣走,更看嬪婦禮墳來。

Tai Chang is in Shen, indicating a tendency to run away or wander, but at this time all affairs are favorable for planning; if there is a robbery by thieves resulting in loss of both people and property, it is due to external oppression, so one should not provoke such situations. Tai Chang in You indicates a joy from wealth, with harmony in women's food and drink, weddings, and gatherings; after walking six li, one will meet soldiers receiving rewards; the object hidden in the covering game is head ornaments and gold hairpins. Tai Chang in Xu indicates accompanying the wealthy, competing for fame and fortune, with grain turning to ashes; on the way, one will see dogs on the street and people walking in rags; also, one will see women coming to pay respects at a grave.

太常臨亥宅不安,爭田競土女傷殘;破財只為神克將,小吉加亥必孤單。太常臨子與前同,家中多出少亡凶;橫死傷財兼患眼,射為衣盞物須紅。太常臨丑家豐餘,爭訟孤兒外姓居;後婦強多鬥訟事,家舍應被別人圖。

Tai Chang is over亥, indicating instability in the household, disputes over land and property, and injury to women; the loss of wealth is due to the noble god overcoming the general god. Xiaoji (Wei) placed on亥 will certainly indicate loneliness. Tai Chang over子 is similar to the previous case, indicating many young people in the family dying prematurely; it also indicates sudden death and financial loss, along with eye problems; the object hidden is clothing and cups, and the color is red. Tai Chang over丑 indicates the family is prosperous with surplus, but there are disputes, and orphans or people from other families are living together; the wife married later is strong-willed and there are many disputes, and the house may be targeted by others.

Xuanwu presides over the twelve positions, each associated with specific domains.

玄武臨寅文狀論,爭訟託付鬼著人;七里樹邊見黑馬,懷中竹木帛纏根。玄武臨卯盜賊來,求事難逢官訟災;患眼缺唇六里見,髮毛草木竹曾栽。玄武臨辰爭鬥急,惡人牽惹酒亡失;五里必逢持豬屠,射覆瓶壺盞藥覓。

Xuanwu over Yin indicates disputes over documents and lawsuits, with the situation involving deceitful people, as if a ghost were attached; after walking seven li, one will meet a black horse by a tree; the hidden object is bamboo, wood, and cloth wrapped with roots. Xuanwu over Mao indicates thieves coming to the door, difficulties in achieving goals, and encountering legal troubles; after walking six li, one will meet a person with eye problems and a missing lip; the hidden object is hair, grass, and bamboo that was once planted. Xuanwu over Chen indicates sudden conflicts, being involved with wicked people leading to trouble, and loss due to alcohol; after walking five li, one will certainly meet a butcher leading pigs; the object to be found in a cover is in a bottle, jar, cup, or medicine.

玄武臨巳鬼怪動,死亡口舌及惡夢;四里乞丐及軍人,射物灰石禽獸弄。玄武臨午六畜亡,官事口舌人殘傷;九里逢馬及驚斗,懷中羽毛筆文章。玄武臨未井院墳,財帛失耗驚鬼神;八里師婆道路見,射為盒子果中存。

Xuanwu over Si, indicates ghosts and spirits causing disturbances, with death, disputes, and bad dreams; walking four li will meet beggars and soldiers; the object hidden is ash, stone, and things played with by birds and beasts. Xuanwu over Wu, indicates death of livestock, legal disputes and verbal conflicts, with people suffering injuries; walking nine li will meet horses and scenes of startled fighting; the hidden object is a feather pen and writings. Xuanwu over Wei, indicates matters concerning wells, courtyards, and tombs, loss and expenditure of wealth, and disturbance of spirits; walking eight li will meet a witch on the road; the hidden object is a box containing fruits.

玄武臨申主逃亡,官事因爭小道桑;邀候軍人並死賊,懷中石鐵炭中藏。玄武臨酉賊上門,死亡官事欲纏身;妻奴投井看應死,占射應藏鐵石盆。玄武臨戌占墓丘,爭訟賊傷死恨仇;五里有犬咬貧子,軍人爭戰射毛裘。

Xuanwu over Shēn indicates escape and legal disputes arising from a dispute over a narrow path and mulberry grove; on the way, one will meet soldiers and find a dead thief; the hidden object is stone and iron, hidden in charcoal. Xuanwu over You indicates thieves coming to the door, death and legal troubles; wife or servant falls into a well, seemingly certain death; the hidden object in the guessing game is iron, stone, and a basin. Xuanwu over Xu indicates matters related to cemeteries and hills, leading to disputes, injury by thieves, and deep enmity due to death; after walking five li, one will see a dog biting a poor child; it also indicates military conflict, and the hidden object in the guessing game is fur clothing.

玄武臨亥死還生,虛驚後喜事還明;四里只見九人至,懷中有物黑兼青。玄武臨子到本方,鬼賊投井產婦亡;九里逢人來取火,堪食物鵲鼠懷藏。玄武臨丑文狀殃,賊謀咒咀爭橋樑;八里見人逢水害,水土度量更求長。

Xuanwu is over亥, indicating a situation where one is saved from death, previously experiencing a false alarm, and later clearly encountering good news; walking four miles, one will see nine people coming; the hidden object is black and green. When Xuanwu is over子 and returns to its original position, it indicates ghosts, thieves, someone jumping into a well, and the death of a newly delivered mother; walking nine miles, one will meet someone taking fire; the hidden object is edible, as well as magpies and mice. When Xuanwu is over丑, it indicates trouble from documents and lawsuits, thieves plotting, someone cursing, and disputes over bridges; walking eight miles, one will see someone suffering from water damage; when judging matters, one should measure with water and soil, and also consider length and width.

Tai Yin presides over the twelve positions, each governing specific aspects.

太陰臨寅文字交,財帛虛耗有呼招;七里路邊逢伐樹,懷中金寶火金銷。太陰臨卯暗陰和,女子私通盜賊過;六里內逢車載粟,射為盞托竹絲多。太陰臨辰惡人欺,作事難成百事遲;五里內逢屠戶至,懷中金石物推之。

Tai Yin over the寅 sign indicates matters concerning documents and transactions, with losses in wealth and someone calling or inviting; after walking seven li, one will meet a person cutting trees by the roadside; the hidden treasure is gold and jewels, which are melted by fire. Tai Yin over the卯 sign indicates secret affairs and private alliances, with women committing infidelity and thieves passing by; within six li, one will meet a cart carrying millet; the object covered in the game of shooting is a cup and tray, mostly made of bamboo and silk. Tai Yin over the辰 sign indicates being bullied by wicked people, with difficulties in accomplishing tasks and all affairs being delayed; within five li, one will meet a butcher arriving; the hidden treasure is metal and stone, which can be inferred accordingly.

太陰臨巳主凶喪,悲泣沉痾火發光;門裡必逢喪孝子,射為錢鐵盞磁缸。太陰臨午主喧爭,官事陰私鬥訟生;九里內逢風迅急,懷中失物與金明。太陰臨未欲謀財,和合婚姻求祝媒;八里內逢三孝子,射為金帛在於懷。

Tai Yin over the Si (Snake) sign indicates misfortune, sorrow and continuous weeping, severe illness, and the occurrence of firelight; within the gate there will certainly be a son in mourning. The object hidden is money, iron, cups, and ceramic jars. Tai Yin over the Wu (Horse) sign indicates noisy disputes, lawsuits, and private matters leading to conflicts; within nine li there will be a strong wind; the hidden object is lost items and bright metalware. Tai Yin over the Wei (Goat) sign mainly indicates the pursuit of wealth, harmonizing marriages, and hiring a matchmaker; within eight li there will be three sons in mourning; the hidden object is gold and silk in the bosom.

太陰臨申遠行人,其家恐被賊兵驚;七里內逢軍隊過,凶死龍虎金石形。太陰臨酉落天星,占事死亡計謀成;六里內中逢二女,刀環錢物鏡中青。太陰臨戌主爭張,官事陰私婦人傷;五里內逢兵卒過,懷中錢鏡樂中王。

Tai Yin over the Monkey sign indicates that someone will travel far, and this house may be disturbed by thieves or soldiers; within seven li, there will be an army passing by; the omen is of a violent death, taking the form of dragons, tigers, and metal and stone. Tai Yin over the Rooster sign is like a star falling from the sky, indicating death in divination, but the plan will succeed; within six li, there will be two women encountered; the hidden things are knife rings, money, and objects, along with a mirror of a bluish color. Tai Yin over the Dog sign indicates disputes, lawsuits, and private matters that will injure women; within five li, there will be soldiers passing by; the hidden things are money and mirrors, as well as the best musical instrument.

太陰臨亥人圖謀,陰宅小口外人居;四里途中逢一婦,手提衣物坐當途。太陰臨子憂胎失,盜賊臨欺文字匿;九里路逢一婦逃,懷中五穀文章覓。太陰臨丑咒詛己,闇昧人謀災禍起;八里婦女牽黃牛,銅鐵懷中見底覓。

Tai Yin over the亥 sign indicates that someone is plotting, and the family's graveyard and young members are occupied by outsiders; within four li, one will meet a woman carrying clothes sitting in the middle of the road. Tai Yin over the子 sign indicates worry about a lost pregnancy, thieves bullying, and documents hidden away; after walking nine li, one will meet a woman fleeing; the hidden items should be sought among grain and writings. Tai Yin over the丑 sign indicates that someone is cursing themselves, being secretly schemed against, and calamity arising; after walking eight li, one will see a woman leading a yellow cow; the hidden items are copper and iron, and they can be found only by looking at the bottom.

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