On the concept of Kongwang as a ghostly influence.

空亡作鬼帶負謾，陰空相乘事欺慢。空鬼帶負謾，乘天空太陰，主有欺瞞騙害之事。謾語，正午順十二。空亡作鬼帶五盜，大耗相乘有失耗。空鬼乘玄武五盜二耗，其賊必自空中而來。財是空中而去。失耗之事不免。五盜，正丑逆十二。大耗，正戌逆十二。小耗正卯逆十二。凡神煞下見於《六壬經緯》者，朱標出之，此條晴崖硃批。

The mnemonic says: When Kongwang acts as the official ghost and carries the "Fumian" evil spirit, and is further accompanied by Tiankong and Taiyin, the matter being divined will involve people deceiving and being negligent. Explanation: When the ghost of Kong carries Fumian, and is accompanied by Tiankong and Taiyin, it indicates deception and secret harm. The method of calculating the "Manyu" evil spirit is: starting from the fifth branch in the first month, proceeding in order through the twelve branches. The mnemonic also says: When Kongwang acts as the official ghost and carries the "Wudao" evil spirit, and is further accompanied by Dahaos, there will certainly be loss and dispersion. Explanation: When the ghost of Kong is accompanied by Xuanwu, Wudao, and the two types of Dahaos and Xiaohao, the thief will certainly come from the place of Kong, and the property will also disappear from the place of Kong, so loss and dispersion are inevitable. The "Wudao" starts from Chou in the first month, proceeding in reverse through the twelve branches; the "Dahaos" starts from Xu in the first month, proceeding in reverse through the twelve branches; the "Xiaohao" starts from Mao in the first month, proceeding in order through the twelve branches. Any divine spirits and evils found in the "Warp and Weft of Liuren" are marked with vermilion ink. This is the vermilion annotation by Qingya.

空亡作鬼帶馬丁，有人逃出事忙忙。空鬼帶丁馬，必有人逃出，不然則主離鄉過繼之事。支是天空，行人信通。帶喜尤妙，不宜入空。天空乃文書走報神，加支上，有外信入家，入空，不以信論。

The mnemonic says: If Kongwang acts as the official ghost and carries the Post-horse and Ding spirit, there must be someone fleeing away, and the matter will be in great disorder. Explanation: If Kongwang and Ding spirit with Post-horse are present, there will certainly be someone fleeing; otherwise, it also indicates leaving home and being adopted by another family. Another mnemonic says: If the Day Branch is 'Tian Kong', then a person away from home will receive news; if it also carries the Joy spirit, it is even better, but it is not suitable to fall into emptiness. Explanation: Tian Kong is originally a spirit governing messages and communications. When it appears on the Day Branch, it indicates that news from outside will come into the family; if it falls into emptiness, it should not be taken as a sign of receiving messages.

空亡剋日卻無依，孤單冷淡過生時。發用空鬼，主人無依，單冷過一生。貴雀作鬼，入於空亡，文字貴物，乃是其贓。用乘貴雀空鬼，文書貴物，乃當自嗔，餘以神煞詳之。

The mnemonic says: If Kongwang (empty) comes to overcome the Day Stem, a person will have no support, living a lonely and desolate life. Explanation: When the Initiating Transmission is a fallen official ghost (officer ghost), it indicates that this person will live a life of isolation and coldness. The mnemonic also says: If the Nobleman and Vermilion Bird take on the role of official ghosts and fall into Kongwang (empty), then documents, letters, and valuable items are the places where stolen goods are hidden. Explanation: When the Useful God is accompanied by the Nobleman and Vermilion Bird and acts as an empty ghost, all matters concerning documents and valuable items can only be determined by one's own Life Qi, and the rest should be further analyzed according to various divine influences and astrological factors.

螣蛇作鬼，入於空亡，驚惶走失，又作火類。用雖入空，不免驚惶，走失火光之事。朱雀作鬼，入於空亡，不無虛誕，信息為狂。六合作鬼，入於空亡，文詞為美，亦宜自防。文詞喜美中，亦宜慎之。

The mnemonic says: "Teng Snake" acting as official ghost falling into Kongwang indicates alarm and loss, also indicating fire and candle-related disasters. Explanation: Although the useful god falls into Kongwang, one still cannot avoid alarm and confusion, as well as people going missing and fire causing calamity. The mnemonic also says: "Vermilion Bird" acting as ghost falling into Kongwang inevitably leads to false and unreliable words, and news and messages tend to be extravagant and absurd. The mnemonic also says: "Liu He" acting as ghost falling into Kongwang, although the words are good, one should still be cautious. Explanation: Although the words are pleasant and beautiful, one should still be careful.

勾陳作鬼，入於空亡。內勾外連，尤防其殃。青龍作鬼，入於空亡，喜中見賊，亦宜自防。天空作鬼，入於空亡，尤防暗損，諸事微茫。白虎作鬼，入於空亡，殺傷鬥訟，又作驚惶。

The mnemonic says: "When Gou Chen acts as a ghost and enters Kongwang, there is internal collusion and external involvement, especially needing to beware of this calamity. When Qinglong acts as a ghost and enters Kongwang, joy is mixed with theft and harm, and one should be cautious oneself. When Tiankong acts as a ghost and enters Kongwang, one should especially beware of hidden losses, and all matters are obscure and unclear. When Baihu acts as a ghost and enters Kongwang, it indicates injury, fighting, lawsuits, and also a false alarm."

太常作鬼，入於空亡，錢穀酒印，並失衣裳。玄琥作鬼，入於空亡，走失盜賊，亦當預防。太陰作鬼，入於空亡，陰謀相妒，婢妾死亡。天后作鬼，入於空亡，衣裳首飾，走失須防。

The mnemonic says: "Tai Chang" acting as a ghost entering Kongwang, leads to loss of money, grain, wine, food, seals, and even clothes. "Xuan Wu" (originally written as "Xuan Hu") acting as a ghost entering Kongwang, indicates the possibility of people going missing or theft, and one should be prepared in advance. "Tai Yin" acting as a ghost entering Kongwang, signifies plots and mutual jealousy, and there may be the death of female servants. "Heavenly Empress" acting as a ghost entering Kongwang, warns against the loss of clothes and jewelry.

破神最是不相宜，入干卻有內人欺。若是臨支被外侮，一切交遊總不如。破神，陽日後三辰，如子日見酉，寅日見亥；陰日前三辰，如丑日見辰，卯日見午。二破若在日干上，主家內鄰人欺。支上主外人朋友侮。干支互破，則外破內，內破外，交相破害。

The song says: "The breaking god is most inauspicious. If it falls on the day stem, relatives will come to bully you. If it falls on the day branch, you will be bullied by outsiders. All social interactions and dealings will be unsatisfactory." Explanation: The method of calculating the breaking god is as follows: on a yang day, take the third heavenly stem after the day; for example, on a Zi day, the breaking god is You; on a Yin day, take the third heavenly stem before the day; for example, on a Chou day, the breaking god is Chen; on a Mao day, the breaking god is Wu. If either of these breaking gods falls on the day stem, it indicates that family members and neighbors will bully you. If it falls on the day branch, it indicates that outsiders and friends will bully you. If the day stem and day branch mutually break each other, it means external and internal conflicts, with both sides harming each other.

大抵逢破，凡事不成，才見破財，失物見破物，凶見破不成凶。貴人見破，則功名薦引，干貴不成。螣蛇見破，則牽連提帶，作事不久。朱雀見破，則文書口舌暗捺不行。六合見破，則賣買、交關、婚姻、納子不就。勾陳則爭鬥、田莊、墳墓、交關不就。青龍見破，則求財、婚姻、公文、案卷不舉。

In general, when something is broken, nothing succeeds: if the wealth sign is broken, there will be financial loss; if lost items are broken, the items become damaged; ifinauspicious sign is broken, the凶 effect does not occur. If the Nobleman is broken, then achievements, recommendations, and requests to the Nobleman cannot be fulfilled; if the Teng Snake is broken, although there may be connections and help, the affairs do not last long; if the Vermilion Bird is broken, official documents and disputes are suppressed secretly and cannot proceed; if the Liu He is broken, business transactions, recommendations, marriages, and adoption of children do not succeed; if the Gou Chen is broken, disputes, property, tombs, and transactions do not succeed; if the Azure Dragon is broken, seeking wealth, marriage, official documents, and case files cannot be carried out.

天空見破，則文書、進納、奴婢不就，文學、舉業不成。元武破，則陰謀、賊黨不就，投師、立學不成。太陰破，則陰謀、金錢、關節不通。天后則恩澤、詔赦不來，婚姻不就。太常破則薦本、推官、婚姻、酒食中止。白虎破則道路防劫，武舉不成。金氏旁註曰：即月破是也，又隔四位相加。

When "Tian Kong" is broken, matters concerning documents, donations, servants, and scholarly pursuits fail. When "Xuan Wu" is broken, secret plots and activities of thieves cannot be carried out, and starting school also fails. When "Tai Yin" is broken, private schemes, financial transactions, and connections are blocked. When "Tian Hou" is broken, imperial favors and pardons do not come, and marriages fail. When "Tai Chang" is broken, recommendations, promotions, marriages, and banquets are interrupted. When "Bai Hu" is broken, one should beware of robbery on the road, and military examinations cannot be taken. Jin Zhengyin notes: This is called "Month Breaker." Another view is that it refers to when a trigram is added to a position four places away, which is considered broken.

契者如便論神煞，必有損破不能饒。破即四破，驗神煞以審所破之由。歲破加於月破中，吉將相逢也不容。更有凶神與凶將，破財壞事主貧窮。歲月破入課為用，一破難為，又兼二破為用，則吉事不成，凶所不免。更有凶神凶將，財破事壞，貧窮到底無成立也。

The song says: If you discuss spiritual and malevolent influences immediately at the moment of harmony, it will certainly cause damage and destruction without any leniency. Explanation: Here, "break" refers to the "Four Breaks," and one must examine the spiritual and malevolent influences to determine the cause of the break. The song also says: The annual break is added to the monthly break, and even if a good general is encountered, it cannot be tolerated; if combined with malevolent spirits and malevolent generals, it will lead to financial loss and failure of affairs, resulting in the master's poverty. Explanation: When the annual break and the monthly construction enter the lesson through the initiating transmission, a single break is already difficult to handle, let alone when two breaks occur simultaneously in the initiating transmission. In such a case, good things will not succeed, and bad things are inevitable; if further assisted by malevolent spirits and malevolent generals, wealth will be scattered, affairs will fail, and the person will remain poor all their life, achieving nothing.

沖者如何論神煞，必有橫禍審所招。沖即破碎煞。子午卯酉在巳，寅申巳亥在酉，辰戌丑未在丑。再詳神煞以審所招。或破或廢傳上居，事皆破廢不須疑。破者，年月日時四破；廢者，四廢。若用帶破廢煞，凡事不遂。

The song says: When encountering "conflict," how should we assess the divine omens? There will certainly be calamities coming from the side, and we must examine where they come from. Explanation: Here, "conflict" refers to "broken destruction omen." The method of calculation is: for the years of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You, the conflict occurs in Si; for the years of Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai, the conflict occurs in You; for the years of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, the conflict occurs in Chou; further reference to other divine omens can determine where the calamity comes from. The song also says: if destruction or waste falls upon the three transmissions, all matters will be ruined and abandoned, there is no need for further doubt. Explanation:the so-called "破" refers to destruction caused by the sovereign year, the month builder, the day, and the hour;the so-called "废" refers to the "four wastes" omen. If the useful god is accompanied by destruction or waste omens, all affairs will not proceed smoothly.

碎在三傳事不成，中則狐疑末無後。破碎煞，才遇破才，事遇破事，物遇破物。初傳得之即不成，中傳得之狐疑不決，末傳得之，終無歸著。

The song says: "The Broken Fate" falling in the first transmission means the matter will not succeed, falling in the middle transmission means hesitation and indecision, and falling in the final transmission means no further development. Explanation: The Broken Fate, when encountered by the wealth爻, causes financial loss; when encountered by a matter, causes failure; when encountered by an object, causes damage. If it falls in the first transmission, the matter fails immediately; if it falls in the middle transmission, there is hesitation and indecision in the middle; if it falls in the final transmission, there is no conclusion in the end.

巳亥相沖有貴空，迷神關隔又相逢，要行不行語不通，凡事蕭條竟沒蹤。巳亥相加上乘貴人天空，巳亥自相沖，再加迷神關隔，要行不行，要語不語，主事趑趄也。

The rhyme says: When巳 and亥 are in opposition, and there is also a Nobleman and Tian Kong above, and if there are also the "Mishen" and "Guangge" stars, then one cannot move when wanting to move, and cannot speak when wanting to speak. Everything becomes cold and desolate, and there is not even a shadow. Explanation: When巳 and亥 are combined and there are a Nobleman and Tian Kong above, and since巳 and亥 themselves are in opposition, together with the "Mishen" and "Guangge" stars, one cannot move when wanting to move, and cannot speak when wanting to speak. This indicates that affairs are hesitant and progress is blocked.

人情斷絕見刑破，又臨衰敗主無親。或破或廢俱入傳，不是破殘帶疾籲。用傳帶破廢，凡事不成，謀不遂，若帶病符天鬼，主殘疾之人。

The song says: When human feelings are cut off, it is because of the presence of punishment and destruction; if this falls into a place of decline, it indicates that one has no support from the six relations. It also says: If both destruction and ruin enter the three transmissions, the person is either physically disabled or suffers from illness, which is pitiful. Explanation: If the useful god and the three transmissions carry the signs of destruction and ruin, nothing will succeed, and all endeavors will fail; if further accompanied by the 'bingfu' and 'tian gui' evils, it indicates a person who is disabled.

破侮須知忍在心，謾將狂語出傷人。但宜速閉毋令緩，好計方成勝且贏。用見四破，又見刑害、閉口、朱雀、謾語等神，破為神，人侮勿即以言傷人，宜當閉口含思，以計勝之，則破者豈能壞我哉？

The rhyme says: When you are being harmed or insulted by others, you must know to hold your anger within and not speak recklessly to harm others; you should quickly keep your mouth shut and not delay, so that good strategies can be carried out, achieving both victory and success. Explanation: When the Useful God encounters the four destructive forces, along with punishment and harm, silence, Vermilion Bird, and slanderous speech as divine signs, once the destructive forces have taken shape, when you are being insulted, you must not immediately retaliate with words. Instead, you should keep your mouth closed, endure silently, and calmly think through strategies to win. In this way, how could those destructive forces harm you?

月破加於辰戌宮，其年必有跌傷凶。若加死氣患蒙朧，生氣加之喜氣濃。辰戌乃跌倒殺，發用月破加其上，主跌撲災。加死氣，主蒙朧之難。加生氣，雖危無事。歲破月上加玄空，必有逃走人不容。日上乘玄武天空，又加歲破，必有逃走出外之人。

The rhyme says: If the Month Breaker falls on the Chen or Xu palace, there will certainly be an accident involving falling or injury in that year; if it is also combined with Death Qi, there will be a serious illness causing confusion and mental dullness; if it is combined with Life Qi, it will instead bring about a thick atmosphere of auspiciousness. Explanation: Chen and Xu are the positions of "falling killer," and if the initiating transmission of the Month Breaker falls on them, it indicates a disaster involving falling or collision; if combined with Death Qi, it indicates a disaster of confusion and mental fog; if combined with Life Qi, although there may be danger, it will ultimately result in no harm. The rhyme also says: If the Annual Breaker is on top of the Month Builder and is also combined with "Black Tortoise" and "Heavenly Void," there will certainly be someone leaving home and being unable to keep them. Explanation: If the Day Stem is occupied by Black Tortoise and Heavenly Void, and also combined with the Annual Breaker, the family will certainly have someone who leaves home and cannot be retained.

刑者，殺之象，即三刑也，主上下不相合，剛柔不相濟，燥暴自害夾刃。凡入課者為吉為凶，吉多則輔吉為吉，凶多則輔凶為凶。旺相如乘車得馬，休囚如被禁加笞，主口舌凶惡憂擾失時。不空占病干謁賓主，在常人則取罪戾，惟宜捕捉，君子得之，則為威權，其名有四：

The term "刑" refers to a severe and destructive aspect, specifically the Three Punishments. It indicates a lack of harmony between superiors and inferiors, and an inability of strength and flexibility to complement each other. It signifies a restless and fierce nature, leading to self-inflicted harm, as if caught between two blades. When "刑" appears in a chart, whether it is auspicious or inauspicious depends on the overall situation: if there are many auspicious elements, the "刑" will assist in enhancing the auspicious; if there are many inauspicious elements, the "刑" will assist in intensifying the inauspicious. If "刑" occurs during a period of prosperity and strength, it is like having a carriage and a horse, which is favorable. If "刑" occurs during a period of weakness and confinement, it is like being imprisoned and whipped, indicating disputes, evil, worries, and missed opportunities. If "刑" does not fall into the empty void and is related to illness, seeking favor, or interactions between guests and hosts, it may bring guilt to ordinary people, but it is favorable for matters such as capturing thieves. For officials and gentlemen, however, encountering "刑" can signify authority. There are four types of "刑."

一曰自刑。辰午酉亥自相刑害，落敗則別改更，自高自大，自作自受，自逞其能，自受其禍，死於非命。二曰無禮刑。子刑卯，卯刑子，是陽精生日，陽氣在子；而卯為日門，子為卯之卑位，而無卑恭。子為貪狼，卯為陰賊，死敗相刑，門戶不利，大小淫亂。如卯加子，明入暗出，水陸不通，子息不律。

The first type is called "self-punishment": the branches of Chen, Wu, You, and Hai harm themselves. If they fall in a position of defeat, another chart should be used. Those who suffer self-punishment are arrogant and self-willed, taking pride in their own abilities and suffering the consequences of their own actions, possibly even meeting a violent end. The second type is called "punishment of impropriety": Zi harms Mao and Mao harms Zi. This is because the essence of the sun is born in Zi, and the yang energy is stored in the Zi position; while Mao is the gate of sunrise, Zi is in a low position relative to Mao, yet refuses to maintain the humble and respectful demeanor. Zi is also the "greedy wolf," and Mao is the "secret villain," two destructive spirits that mutually harm each other, leading to family misfortune and immoral behavior among both adults and children. For example, if Mao is placed over Zi, it signifies something entering openly but leaving secretly, with neither waterways nor land routes being accessible, and the behavior of children not following proper conduct.

三曰無恩之刑。寅刑巳，巳刑申，申刑寅，寅中有雜火，巳中有雜金，申中有雜水，故寅刑巳，刑中有害，舉動艱難，彼刑我斗，官事災殃。巳刑申，刑中有合，長幼不順，先犯後合，彼刑我解，冤讎相報。申刑寅，刑中沖破，人鬼侵凌，男女相繫，彼刑我動，殘賊相施。

The third type is called "Punishment of Ingratitude":寅 is harmed by巳,巳 is harmed by申, and申 is harmed by寅. This is because寅 contains hidden miscellaneous fire,巳 contains hidden miscellaneous metal, and申 contains hidden miscellaneous water. Each is harmed by what it should generate, hence it is called "Punishment of Ingratitude." When寅 is harmed by巳, the harm also involves conflict, indicating difficulty in action, and when the other party harms me, I will fight back, leading to lawsuits and calamities; when巳 is harmed by申, the harm also involves harmony, indicating disorder in family hierarchy, where the younger first offends and then reconciles, and when the other party harms me, I can resolve it, indicating mutual retaliation between grievances; when申 is harmed by寅, the harm also involves breaking through, indicating that the person and ghosts together attack, with men and women involved, and when the other party harms me, I will act, indicating mutual harm and injury.

四曰恃勢刑。上位在戌，寄旺四季，正旺在未，未恃旺而刑丑之冠帶。丑恃冠帶而刑戌，戌恃天刑而刑未之正旺。又曰：丑刑戌，戌遷其怒，自恃旬首而刑未；丑刑戌，刑中有暗鬼，乃貴刑賤，大刑小，刑禁官事。戌刑未，刑中有破，卑少凌長，妻財不豐，舉動不利。未刑日丑，刑中不破，大小不和，兄弟不順，或有喪服。發用逢之，多生災害。

The fourth type is called "Punishment of Overbearing Power": Earth's upper position is in Xu, and Earth is also strong in Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, with its main strength in Wei. Wei, relying on its own strength, goes on to刑 (injure) Chou's Capping position. Chou, relying on its Capping position to gain strength, then goes on to刑 (injure) Xu. Xu, relying on its position as Heavenly Punishment, turns back to刑 (injure) Wei's main strength. Another explanation says that Chou刑 (injures) Xu, and Xu transfers this anger, relying on its position at the beginning of the ten-day cycle to刑 (injure) Wei. Chou刑 (injures) Xu, and this刑 (injury) carries an invisible ghost, indicating a situation where the powerful injure the weak, the superior injure the inferior, leading to punishment, imprisonment, and legal disputes. Xu刑 (injures) Wei, and this刑 (injury) carries a breaking element, indicating inferior people offending superiors, lack of wealth in wife and property, and unfavorable actions. Wei刑 (injures) Chou, and this刑 (injury) does not carry a breaking element, indicating discord between family members, lack of harmony among brothers, or the presence of mourning in the family. When these刑 (injuries) occur at the initiating transmission, they often lead to disasters.

刑干傷男，刑辰傷女。旺刑衰則福生，死刑旺則禍起。時刑干則憂小人，用刑時則行不利。善刑惡則無憂。惡刑善則凶至。刑月建不可訟人。刑日辰不可遠行，刑支干則人宅不安，干刑者速 ，支刑者緩。若上下相刑，又見日鬼，是氣象乖戾，反覆公訟無憂，不少緩矣。

When the刑 falls on the day stem, it indicates harm to a male; when it falls on the day branch, it indicates harm to a female. When a strong god is刑 by a weak god, good fortune arises; when death qi is刑 by a strong qi, calamity begins. If the time of divination刑 the day stem, worry comes from small people; if the useful god刑 the time of divination, it indicates unfavorable travel. When a good god刑 an evil god, there is no cause for worry; when an evil god刑 a good god, misfortune arrives immediately. If the刑 involves the month builder, one should not engage in legal disputes; if the刑 involves the day branch, one should not travel far; if the刑 involves both the stem and branch, both people and the home will be unsettled. The day stem being刑 comes quickly, while the day branch being刑 comes slowly. If there is mutual刑 between the upper and lower, and the day stem's official ghost is present, this indicates a chaotic and perverse situation, with repeated legal troubles, continuous worries, and no moment of relief.

制御之刑，十干聚克，逆亂乃生，故加刑以制御。凡干支所加，戰鬥不出其下，甲刑申，乙刑酉，丙刑子，丁刑亥，戌刑寅，己刑卯，庚刑午，辛刑巳，壬刑戌，癸刑未。

In addition, there is the 'Control and Punishment' (制御之刑): when the ten heavenly stems gather together and mutually control and attack each other, disorder and rebellion arise, so punishment is added to restrain and control them. Whenever a heavenly stem and earthly branch combine, the conflict and struggle do not occur outside the area of the earthly branch they are added to. The pairing method is: Jia is punished by Shen, Yi by You, Bing by Zi, Ding by Hai, Wu by Yin (the original text says 'Xu', which should be a mistake for 'Wu'), Ji by Mao, Geng by Wu, Xin by Si, Ren by Xu, and Gui by Wei.

沖者，擊動之煞。初雖有得，後必傾覆，主搖動，反覆不寧，在日身有遷，在辰宅有動。乘凶將損動，乘元武逃動，乘後陰暗動，乘元合盜失淫佚，出入更改，乘勾私邪、爭競、改易。子午沖，道路馳驅，男女交爭。謀動變遷；卯酉相加，門戶分異，失脫更改。寅申沖，人鬼刑傷，男女異心。巳亥沖，事多反覆，重求輕得。丑未沖，兄弟異心，謀事不遂。辰戌沖，悲喜雜異，貴賤不明，奴僕逃走，關節不行。大抵吉不宜沖，凶則散。

the so-called "chong" refers to a disruptive force that initially brings some benefit but ultimately leads to downfall, indicating instability, fluctuation, and restlessness. If it falls on the day stem, it signifies personal movement; if it falls on the day branch, it indicates changes in residence. Riding on aInauspicious General (malevolent general) leads to injury and movement; riding on "Xuanwu" (Black Tortoise) indicates fleeing and movement; riding on "Tianhou" (Heavenly Empress) and "Taiyin" (Great Yin) indicates secret movement. Riding on "Xuanwu" and "Liuhe" (Six Harmonies) indicates loss of property and licentiousness, as well as frequent changes. Riding on "Gouchen" (Hooked Earth) indicates private misconduct, disputes, and changes. The conflict between Zi and Wu indicates travel, disputes between men and women, and changes in affairs; the conflict between Mao and You indicates division within the household, loss, and changes. The conflict between Yin and Shen indicates disputes with spirits and injuries between men and women; the conflict between Si and Hai indicates many reversals, repeated efforts with little reward; the conflict between Chou and Wei indicates discord among brothers and failure in affairs; the conflict between Chen and Xu indicates mixed emotions, confusion between high and low status, servants fleeing, and blocked communication. In general, auspicious signs should not be confronted by conflict, while inauspicious signs are further dispersed by conflict.

害者，侵損、凌害之象。陰陽不順，如水壅滯，如血未行，事多阻抑。子加未，事無終始，官災口舌。未加子，營謀阻滯，出入有災。丑加午，病訟多凶，夫婦不睦。午加丑，為卑小凌犯長上，事多不明，難得成就。

The concept of "harm" refers to situations of infringement, injury, and oppression. When yin and yang are not in harmony, it is like water being blocked and unable to flow, or blood circulation being unsmooth, leading to many obstacles and frustrations. When the Earthly Branch Zi is placed over Wei, it indicates affairs that start but do not finish, and may bring about legal troubles and disputes. When Wei is placed over Zi, it suggests difficulties in planning and operations, and dangers in going out or coming in. When Chou is placed over Wu, it indicates frequent illness and lawsuits, and marital discord. When Wu is placed over Chou, it signifies younger generations offending elders, and matters often being unclear and difficult to resolve.

寅加巳，為爭進相害，出入改動，退利進阻。巳加寅，作事艱難。卯加辰，為事下凌上之害，有虛聲，爭才阻隔。辰加卯，心緒不寧。申加亥，為疾詭之害，先阻後得，必無終始。亥加申，圖謀未遂，事無本末。酉加戌，闇昧凶。凡占口舌官非，守舊少恩。達者，妨也，在刑煞之間。

Yin is placed over Si, indicating contention and mutual harm, leading to changes and movements, with advantage in retreating and disadvantage in advancing; Si placed over Yin indicates difficulty in accomplishing tasks. Mao placed over Chen indicates harm from the lower position to the upper, leading to empty reputation and disputes over wealth with obstacles; Chen placed over Mao indicates unrest in the mind. Shen placed over Hai indicates harm from speed and deceit, leading to initial obstacles followed by some gain, but ultimately incomplete results; Hai placed over Shen indicates schemes that cannot be realized and matters without clear order. You placed over Xu indicates danger from darkness and confusion. Whenever disputes or legal matters involve the Six at the Top, it is advisable to maintain the status quo and receive little favor from others. The term 'reach' refers to obstruction, and its intensity lies between punishment and maleficent influence.

丁神者，乃變動之神也。凡占惟庚辛日為凶動，壬癸日為財動。庚午辛未日見卯，因妻而凶動，因財而禍起。庚辰辛巳日見丑，因墓田而凶動，旺相為田，死囚為墓。庚寅辛卯日見亥，因子婿而凶動。庚子辛丑日見酉，因兄弟而凶動，並及己身庚為兄，辛為弟及己。庚戌辛亥日見未，因父母長上災而凶動。庚申辛酉見巳，因官鬼而凶動。

The "Ding deity" refers to the deity associated with change. It is determined by the branch in the current ten-day cycle that is paired with the character "Ding." In divination, only days with the heavenly stem "Geng" or "Xin" are associated with the occurrence of misfortune. Days with the heavenly stems "Ren" or "Gui" are associated with the movement of wealth. On days of Gengwu and Xinwei, the Ding deity is in the branch "Mao." "Mao" is the metal wealth, so misfortune arises due to the wife and also leads to calamity related to wealth. On days of Gengchen and Xinsi, the Ding deity is in the branch "Chou." "Chou" is the earth warehouse, so misfortune arises due to ancestral property and land. When "Chou" is strong and prosperous, it is considered as land; when it is weak and declining, it is considered as ancestral property. On days of Gengyin and Xinmao, the Ding deity is in the branch "Hai." "Hai" is water generated by metal, representing descendants, so misfortune arises due to sons and sons-in-law. On days of Gengzi and Xinchou, the Ding deity is in the branch "You." "You" is of the same type as "Geng" and "Xin," representing brothers, so misfortune arises due to brothers and also affects oneself ("Geng" represents the elder brother, "Xin" represents the younger brother, which refers to oneself). On days of Gengxu and Xinhai, the Ding deity is in the branch "Wei." "Wei" earth generates metal, representing parents, so misfortune arises due to parents and elders. On days of Gengshen and Xinyou, the Ding deity is in the branch "Si." "Si" fire overcomes metal, representing officials and spirits, so misfortune arises due to legal disputes and supernatural disturbances.

旬壬者，乃歸藏之所，與六丁相加，豈無所為？壬申癸酉見卯，因子息之才而凶動；壬午癸未日見丑，因官鬼之才而凶動；壬辰癸巳日見亥，因己身及兄弟之才而凶動；壬寅癸卯日見酉，因父母長上之才而凶動；壬子癸丑見未，因官司之才而凶動；壬戌癸亥日見巳，因妻妾之才而凶動。如癸丑日，干上未作初傳，不取其才，緣三傳火鬼，如蜜中砒也。

The壬 in the ten-day cycle is the place where water energy is hidden and stored. When combined with the six Dings, how could there be no effect? On days of Renshen and Guiyou, the Ding is in the卯, which is the son of wood, which is generated by water, thus indicating wealth related to offspring and children, which brings about a dangerous movement. On days of Renwu and Guiwei, the Ding is in the丑, which is earth that controls water, indicating wealth related to officials and ghosts, which brings about a dangerous movement. On days of Renchen and Guisi, the Ding is in the亥, which is water of the same type as the day stem, indicating wealth related to oneself and siblings, which brings about a dangerous movement. On days of Renyin and Guimao, the Ding is in the酉, which is metal that generates water, indicating wealth related to parents and elders, which brings about a dangerous movement. On days of Renzi and Guichou, the Ding is in the未, which is earth as an official, indicating wealth related to lawsuits, which brings about a dangerous movement. On days of Renxu and Guihai, the Ding is in the巳, which is fire as wealth for water, indicating wealth related to spouses and concubines, which brings about a dangerous movement. For example, on the day of Guiyou, although the initial transmission is the未, it cannot be taken as wealth, because the three transmissions are fire, which is the ghost of water, just like honey mixed with arsenic.

凡丁神，逃亡得之，萬里遠遁；盜賊得之，隱匿難獲；婚姻得之，聚散成奸；病訟得之，幽冥難伸；為官得之，巡行查核。如帶蛇馬，主逃亡；帶虎主憂思；帶陰后主女人走；帶天空，奴婢逃亡；帶玄武，賊盜走失；帶朱雀，主音信；帶勾陳，兵遠來；帶青龍，主飛螣；帶六合，主遠行。

When encountering the Ding spirit, if it is used for divination about a missing person, it indicates the person has escaped to a distant place; if used for divination about thieves, it indicates the thief is hidden and difficult to capture; if used for divination about marriage, it indicates frequent separation and secret affairs; if used for divination about illness or lawsuits, it indicates darkness and difficulty in clarification, with grievances hard to resolve; if used for divination about an official, it indicates the official will go out to inspect. If the Ding spirit is accompanied by 'Teng Snake' and the Post-horse, it indicates a missing person; if accompanied by 'White Tiger', it indicates sorrow and worry; if accompanied by 'Tai Yin' and 'Heavenly Empress', it indicates a woman has left; if accompanied by 'Tian Kong', it indicates a servant or maid has run away; if accompanied by 'Xuan Wu', it indicates thieves or missing persons; if accompanied by 'Zhu Que', it indicates there will be news; if accompanied by 'Gou Chen', it indicates distant military forces will arrive; if accompanied by 'Qing Long', it indicates a rising and flourishing situation; if accompanied by 'Liu He', it indicates a long journey.

帶三陽、三光、六儀、三奇等課，主官升財遂；帶三陰、魄化、喪門、伏殃、弔客，主病不可生；帶天網、天獄、官符、變動，有抑可伸，合中有變，新故有更。帶孤神、絕嗣、無祿，內中有復續之圖；亂首、贅婿、龍戰，有非常之變。

If the deity Ding is accompanied by the lesson patterns of 'Three Yang', 'Three Lights', 'Six Instruments', and 'Three Marvels', it indicates promotion in official position and smooth financial affairs. If it is accompanied by 'Three Yin', 'Spirit Transformation', 'Mourning-and-Condolence Spirit', 'Hidden Harm', and 'Funeral Guest', it suggests incurable illness. If it is accompanied by 'Heavenly Net', 'Heavenly Prison', 'Guanfu', and moving deities, it indicates that those previously suppressed can now rise, and unexpected changes may occur amidst harmony, requiring renewal between old and new. If it is accompanied by 'Lonely Deity', 'No Succession', and 'No Official Rank', there may be plots for revival and continuation. If it is accompanied by the lesson patterns of 'Disorder Leader', 'Stepson', and 'Dragon Strife', there will be extraordinary disturbances.

閉口不可開，斬關可斷。三交欲移，遊子不返。八專、泆女，久而生病；元首則吉凶在長上，犯者必動；重審則吉凶在下，犯者必成。比用有反戾之心，涉害有生禍之勢。反吟動於遠思，伏吟動其歸輿。又附蛇朱，卻來生怪。靜者欲動，動者不停。閒事欲起，舊事再生，遊子不返，帶吉則吉動，帶凶則凶動。

When encountering the "Closed Mouth" divination, the mouth cannot open; when encountering the "Cutting the Gate" divination, matters can be decided. When encountering the "Three Intersections" divination, it signifies a change of place; when encountering the "Wandering Child" divination, those who have left will not return. When encountering the "Single Master" and "Excess Woman" divinations, illness will occur after some time. When encountering the "Head" divination, fortune or misfortune lies with the superior, and once it is violated, it will definitely manifest. When encountering the "Re-examination" divination, fortune or misfortune lies with the subordinate, and once it is violated, it will definitely come to pass. When encountering the "Comparison" divination, people have a tendency to rebel and act against the will. When encountering the "Injury" divination, there is a tendency for troubles to arise. When encountering the "Return Chant" divination, the mind is inclined towards distant travel; when encountering the "Hidden Chant" divination, the chariot for returning home is in motion. If the "Teng Snake" and "Vermilion Bird" are also present, strange events will occur. In summary, when the "Ding" spirit moves, the still will desire movement, and the moving will not stop; trivial matters will arise, old matters will resurface, and those who have left will not return. If auspicious spirits are present, auspicious events will occur; if malevolent spirits are present, malevolent events will occur.

剛日伏吟有丁馬，行人即日見歸程；柔日馬丁雖出現，行人未必轉回程。伏吟課，凡事遲滯，行人不來，剛日帶馬丁、游煞，則可以望其來。柔日暫出可以至家，遠行未到也。游煞，正卯順十二。

The song says: On a yang day, if a lesson of hidden chant occurs and there is the spirit of the heavenly stem Ding and the post-horse, the person who went out will return that day; on a yin day, even though the post-horse and Ding spirit appear, the person who went out may not necessarily turn back. Explanation: Lessons of hidden chant usually cause delays, and travelers do not come back. However, on a yang day, if the lesson includes the post-horse, the spirit of Ding, and the 'wandering evil', one can still hope for the traveler's return. On a yin day, only those who went out temporarily can return home, but those who went far still cannot come back. The method for calculating 'wandering evil' is to start from the second month's卯 and proceed in order through the twelve branches.

剛日伏吟名自任，可以委託於他人；柔日伏吟我自信，可以取信於自己。干之神固已主動，若傳於支上，有旬中之丁，或乘天驛二馬，亦靜而求動。如壬辰、戊午、丙辰、甲寅、庚申，此五日伏吟，乃有旬丁在傳內者；又癸未、己酉、辛亥、癸丑，通前共九日，訪人必出，先允後改，故名無任無信也。

The song says: On a yang day, a hidden chant is called "self-reliance," meaning the matter can be entrusted to others; on a yin day, a hidden chant is called "self-trust," meaning one can only rely on oneself. Explanation: The god on the day stem is already active, and if it also moves to the day branch, with the god of this ten-day cycle, or if it is riding the Heavenly Horse and the Post-horse, then even in stillness, there is a demand for movement. For example, on the five hidden chant days ofRenchen, Wuwu, Bingchen, Jiayin, and Gengshen, the god of the ten-day cycle is within the three transmissions; addingGuiwei, Jiyou, Xinhai, and Guichou, making a total of nine days, if one visits people on these days, people are sure to be away, and the matter is first agreed upon but later changes, hence it is called "no reliance" and "no trust."

天馬逐月而論，課內無二馬旬丁者，謀事伏而不起。若無丁馬而人年命乘魁罡者，尤主速動。如庚子二八月占，天馬隨白虎入廟，反主不動，若訪人亦在外相遇。天馬，正月起午，順行六陽位。

The Heavenly Horse is determined according to the month. If the divination does not include both the Heavenly Horse and the Post-horse, nor does it have the Decanal Ding, then the matter being considered will be stagnant and unable to start. If there is no Ding Horse, but the person's age and birth year are riding on "Hekui" (Xu) or "Tiangang" (Chen), then the matter will initiate more actively. For example, if the day is Gengzi and the divination is made in February or August, the Heavenly Horse follows the White Tiger into its temple, which indicates immobility. If one goes to visit someone, they can only meet them outside. The method of calculating the Heavenly Horse starts with Wu in the first month, and proceeds in order through Wu, Shen, Xu, Zi, Yin, and Chen, the six Yang positions.

丁神靈靈，入於宅神，門移戶改，欲寧不寧。丁神旺相加宅，主家宅不寧，門哀改移之象。若年命傳課中有生支之神，此宅主修改，尤可居也。若無生支之神，又帶刑剋破耗空亡，則宅已變故而不可居也。

The mnemonic says: "The Ding spirit is lively and ever-changing; when it enters the day branch representing the residence, one must change the door and alter the household, and even if one desires peace, it cannot be attained." The explanation states: When the Ding spirit is prosperous and strong and is placed on the residence position, it indicates that the family's dwelling is unstable, and there is an omen of changing doors and households. If the person's birth year and destiny, along with the three transmissions and four lessons, contain spirits that generate and support the day branch, then the house merely needs some modifications and can still be inhabited. However, if there are no spirits that generate and support the day branch, but instead bring about punishments, losses, and kongwang, then the house has already experienced a change, and it is no longer suitable to reside there.

丁神靈靈，必主死人。帶月厭為鬼，損財畜；帶三合喜神，有喜；帶劫煞、飛廉、飛禍、羊刃，有謀害。在卯辰巳午未申，禍生於日，日宜防之；在酉戌亥子丑寅，禍生於夜，夜宜防之。有救神可免其禍，無救神利於藏匿。滿日月之數方可出。

The mnemonic says: "The Ding spirit is lively and active, surely indicating someone's death." Explanation: When the Ding spirit is accompanied by "Month Aversion," it indicates loss of money and livestock; when accompanied by Triple Harmony and the Favorable God, it indicates good news; when accompanied by "Jiesha," "Fei Lian," "Fei Huo," and "Yangren," it indicates someone being harmed. If the Ding spirit falls in the positions of Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, and Shen, misfortune occurs during the day and should be guarded against during the day; if it falls in You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, and Yin, misfortune occurs at night and should be guarded against at night. If there is a Saving God, the misfortune can be avoided; if there is no Saving God, one should hide and avoid danger until the number of days and months have passed before emerging.

丁神臨午合干，有貴人提帶，或招飯，出外立事。其吉神有皇書等吉，主功名事。飛廉正申順十二。飛禍春申夏寅秋巳冬亥。月厭正戌逆十二。

The deity Ding is located at the position of Wu and combines with the day stem, indicating the presence of a nobleman who will assist or invite someone to a meal, enabling success when going out. If there is a beneficial deity such as 'Huangshu', it signifies success in official matters. The method for 'Fei Lian' starts from Shen in the first month and proceeds through the twelve branches in order. 'Fei Huo' starts at Shen in spring, at Yin in summer, at Si in autumn, and at Hai in winter. 'Yue Yan' starts at Xu in the first month and proceeds through the twelve branches in reverse order.

丁神靈靈，而為我財，帶煞沖破，妻死離哀。丁神為妻財，帶劫煞、女煞、陰煞來沖其妻財，或帶巳酉丑從革隔角煞，主妻生離。帶二死，妻居墓絕，主死別。帶二耗、月破、二碎之煞，則為沖財，則難守業。

The mnemonic says: The Ding spirit is lively and dynamic, and also serves as the wife's wealth. If it brings凶煞 to冲破 it, there will be sorrow of wife's death and separation. Explanation: The Ding spirit is the wife's wealth. If it is accompanied by 'Jiesha', 'Nusha', or 'Yinsha' to冲破 this wife's wealth, or if it is accompanied by the 'Gegao sha' from the 'Congge' trinity of Si-You-Chou, it indicates separation from the wife. If it is accompanied by the two 'Dahao' and 'Xiaohao', as well as 'Yuepo' and the two 'Dahuo' and 'Xiaohuo' evils, then it is a冲 of the wealth, leading to the loss of family property.

丁神靈靈，作鬼克身，災禍不已，禳祭堪生。丁神旺相作鬼，乘亥子丑寅位，與月鬼、火神、生氣克干者，災禍不已。若見天巫、咒詛、儀神，必須祭禳神佛，方曰安泰。火神，春丑、夏子、秋戌、冬亥；生氣正子順十二；天巫正辰順十二；天咒正子順四仲。

The mnemonic says: The Ding God is dynamic and constantly acts as an official ghost to overcome the person, causing continuous misfortune. Only through worship and rituals can one seek survival. Explanation: When the Ding God is prosperous and strong and acts as an official ghost, it occupies the positions of亥, 子, 丑, and 寅, and together with the "Monthly Ghost," "Fire God," and "Life Qi," it overcomes the day stem, resulting in unending misfortune. If the "Heavenly Shaman," "Curse," and "Ritual God" appear among the divine omens, one must perform worship and rituals to the gods and Buddhas to attain peace. The method for determining the "Fire God" is: in spring it is in 丑, in summer in 子, in autumn in 戌, and in winter in 亥. The "Life Qi" starts at 子 in the first month and proceeds through the twelve branches in order. The "Heavenly Shaman" starts at 辰 in the first month and proceeds through the twelve branches in order. The "Heavenly Curse" starts at 子 in the first month and proceeds through the four central branches of 子, 午, 卯, and 酉 in order.

丁神靈靈，賊侵戶域，干乘生旺，未免流血。丁神乘元武盜神劫煞侵我之域，若干被傷帶刑沖二血，是我被傷流血。若支帶刑沖二血，是家幼小被傷流血也。盜神，春巳、夏卯、秋酉、冬子，劫殺寅午戌在亥，亥卯未在申，申子辰在巳，巳酉丑在寅。

The mnemonic says: "The spirit of Ding is active and ever-changing, thieves intruding into the territory and boundaries. If the day stem is in a state of birth or strength, it still cannot avoid bloodshed." Explanation: The spirit of Ding is riding on "Black Tortoise," "Thief God," and "Jiesha" to invade my territory. If the day stem is injured and accompanied by punishment and clash along with "Blood Branch" and "Blood Taboo," then I myself will be injured and bleed. If the day branch is accompanied by punishment and clash along with "Blood Branch" and "Blood Taboo," then the young and small in the family will be injured and bleed. The method of calculating "Thief God" is: in spring it is in Si, in summer in Mao, in autumn in You, and in winter in Zi. The method of calculating "Jiesha" is: in years of Yin-Wu-Xu, it is in Hai; in years of Hai-Mao-Wei, it is in Shen; in years of Shen-Zi-Chen, it is in Si; and in years of Si-You-Chou, it is in Yin.

丁神靈靈，主敕兼行。一差未了，二差又行。丁神旺相而帶皇書、天詔在歲上作丁者，乃天子之差也。帶皇詔在日辰月建作丁者，乃臺部之差使，主迭任差使。皇書春寅夏巳秋申冬亥，天詔正亥順二十。

The mnemonic says: "The Ding deity is dynamic and ever-changing, governing imperial edicts and appointments, with the first task not yet completed when the second is assigned." Explanation: When the Ding deity is prosperous and strong, accompanied by "Imperial Documents" and "Heavenly Edicts," and is positioned above the Year God, it signifies imperial assignments. If accompanied by "Imperial Documents" and positioned as the Ding deity on the Day Branch or Month Builder, it indicates assignments from the central government departments, indicating consecutive appointments. The method for "Imperial Documents" is: in spring it starts at寅, in summer at巳, in autumn at申, and in winter at亥. The method for "Heavenly Edicts" is: starting from亥 in the first lunar month, proceeding in order.

丁神靈靈，皇詔臨辰，使者皇恩，赴我家庭。皇恩，金氏改作早晚。丁神旺相作貴人，加支而帶皇恩、天詔，必有封贈超升之喜而入我家庭矣。皇恩正戌、二丑、三辰、四未、五酉、六卯、七子、八午、九亥、十寅、十一巳、十二申。金氏注曰：此為皇恩大赦也。

The mnemonic says: "The Ding deity is lively and ever-changing, the imperial decree comes down upon the day branch, the heavenly messenger brings the imperial grace until it reaches my family." (The words "imperial grace" are changed to "morning and evening" in Jin Zhengyin's pronunciation.) Explanation: When the Ding deity is prosperous and strong, it acts as a nobleman and is added to the day branch, accompanied by "imperial grace" and "heavenly decree," there will certainly be good news of being granted a title, receiving a promotion, or being elevated in rank. The method for calculating "imperial grace" is: in the first month,戌; second month,丑; third month,辰; fourth month,未; fifth month,酉; sixth month,卯; seventh month,子; eighth month,午; ninth month,亥; tenth month,寅; eleventh month,巳; twelfth month,申. Jin Zhengyin's note says: This is the great amnesty of imperial grace.

丁神靈靈，凶煞刑辰，家門頹敗，過房繼人。丁神旺相乘凶煞以刑支神，又帶破耗，主家敗。若三交、游煞、孤寡，或加子星上，必主過繼。孤神春巳夏申秋亥冬寅，寡宿春丑夏辰秋未冬戌。

The mnemonic says: "The Ding spirit is lively and ever-changing; if malevolent forces punish the day branch, the family will decline, and the child must be adopted into another family." The explanation says: When the Ding spirit is prosperous and strong but is combined with malevolent forces to punish the day branch, and also carries the breaking and wasting evil spirits, it indicates the family's decline. If there are also "three mutuals," "wandering evil spirits," "solitary spirits," or "solitary hosts," or if these evil spirits are on the son star, it definitely indicates the need for adoption. The method of calculating "solitary spirits" is: in spring it is in Si, in summer in Shen, in autumn in Hai, and in winter in Yin. The method of calculating "solitary hosts" is: in spring it is in Chou, in summer in Chen, in autumn in Wei, and in winter in Xu.

丁神靈靈，德合加申，早晚有慶，福湊壽人。丁神帶天德、月合、德祿來生日干者，主福壽安寧。天德正丁、二坤、三壬、四辛、五乾、六甲、七癸、八艮、九丙、十乙、十一巽、十二庚。月合正辛、二巳、三丁、四乙、五辛、六己、七丁、八乙、九辛、十己、十一丁、十二乙。

The mnemonic says: "The Ding God is lively and active; when the Heavenly Virtue and the Harmonizing God join, there will be joy in the morning and evening, and good fortune will gather upon the person who has longevity." Explanation: When the Ding God is accompanied by the "Heavenly Virtue," "Monthly Harmonizing," and the God of Virtuous Wealth coming to assist the Day Stem, it indicates a prosperous and peaceful life with longevity. The method to calculate "Heavenly Virtue" is: in the first month, Ding; second month, Kun; third month, Ren; fourth month, Xin; fifth month, Qian; sixth month, Jia; seventh month, Gui; eighth month, Gen; ninth month, Bing; tenth month, Yi; eleventh month, Xun; twelfth month, Geng. The method to calculate "Monthly Harmonizing" is: in the first month, Xin; second month, Si; third month, Ding; fourth month, Yi; fifth month, Xin; sixth month, Ji; seventh month, Ding; eighth month, Yi; ninth month, Xin; tenth month, Ji; eleventh month, Ding; twelfth month, Yi.

丁神靈靈，帶鬼不寧，之子生禍，如何得停？丁神旺相乘子位克支，帶劫煞破耗，是子敗家生禍。丁神靈靈，大禍刑干，當躲莫躲，當安莫安。

The mnemonic says: "The Ding God is lively and ever-changing, accompanying officials and ghosts brings no peace, this son will cause trouble, how can it be stopped?" The explanation says: When the Ding God is prosperous and strong, it occupies the position of the son and attacks the day branch, and also brings "Jiesha" and destruction, this is the image of the son causing family ruin and disaster. The mnemonic also says: "The Ding God is lively and ever-changing, the 'Great Disaster' evil spirit harms the day stem, those who should escape cannot escape, those who should be safe cannot be safe."

旺丁帶大禍、劫煞、飛廉、亡神、二死刑剋其干，是大難數也。又丁神主動，必有出入路途之事。如傳見青龍劫煞、風雨雷煞，必有風雨之難所當躲也。傳見元武，帶三盜二都 ，途中遇劫賊之事當避。

The prosperous and strong Ding deity brings "Great Calamity," "Jiesha," "Fei Lian," "Wangshen," and both Death Qi and Death Deity to afflict the day stem, indicating a great calamity is approaching. Since the Ding deity is active, there will certainly be an event involving going out and traveling. For example, if the three transmissions include "Qinglong" and Jiesha, along with wind, rain, and thunder calamities, there will certainly be difficulties caused by storms, and one should take shelter. If the three transmissions include "Xuanwu" along with three thieves and two capital calamities, then there will be encounters with bandits on the way, and one should avoid it.

傳見白虎，又帶虎煞；乘蛇，帶蛇煞；有虎蛇難當躲。傳見陰后帶奸門、咸池、女禍，主女人姦淫事，不能安也。傳虎蛇帶病符、月厭，主瘟疫不安。傳勾朱帶官符、吏神、關隔、天地盤結，有牢獄不安。隨其變化而因事詳審之可也。

If the three transmissions include "White Tiger" along with tiger calamity, or "Teng Snake" along with snake calamity, there will be difficulties involving tigers and snakes, and one should avoid such situations. If the three transmissions include "Tai Yin" and "Heavenly Empress" along with "Jian Men," "Xianchi," and "Nü Huo," it indicates matters related to female immorality, causing unrest. If the three transmissions include "White Tiger" and "Teng Snake" along with "Bing Fu" and "Yue Yan," it suggests an outbreak of plague, leading to unrest. If the three transmissions include "Gou Chen" and "Zhu Que" along with "Guan Fu," "Li Shen," and "Guan Ge," and the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate are entangled and unresolved, it indicates the possibility of imprisonment and unrest. In summary, one should examine each situation carefully according to its specific changes.

關隔，鬼罡加四仲。亡神，即旬中辛也。風煞，正申逆十二。雨煞，正子順四仲。雷煞，正巳順十二。天盜，正寅逆四孟。五盜，正丑逆四季。盜神，春巳夏卯秋酉冬子重出。遊者魯者，甲己丑未，慚庚子午，丙辛寅申，丁壬巳亥，戊癸申寅。

The examples of the mentioned divine omens are as follows. "Guangan": The ghost gate and Tiangang are placed on the four central branches of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You. "Wangshen": It refers to the person in the current ten-day period that carries Xin. "Fengsha": It starts at Shen in the first month and proceeds in reverse order through the twelve branches. "Yusha": It starts at Zi in the first month and proceeds in order through the four central branches. "Leisha": It starts at Si in the first month and proceeds in order through the twelve branches. "Tiantao": It starts at Yin in the first month and proceeds in reverse order through the four primary branches of Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai. "Wudao": It starts at Chou in the first month and proceeds in reverse order through the four seasonal branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. "Daoshen": In spring it is at Si, in summer at Mao, in autumn at You, and in winter at Zi (this entry is repeated from earlier). "You" sha and "Lu" sha: On Jia and Ji days, they are at Chou and Wei; on Bing and Xin days, they are at Yin and Shen; on Ding and Ren days, they are at Si and Hai; on Wu and Gui days, they are at Shen and Yin.

奸門，正寅二申三巳四亥五寅，周而復始。咸池，寅午戌在卯，申子辰在酉，巳酉丑在午，亥卯未在子。天鬼正酉逆四仲。官符正午順十二。吏神正七亥，二八丑，三九卯，四十巳，五十一未，六十二酉。大禍，正戌逆十二。病符，子年亥，丑年子逆輪。

"The 'Jianmen' (Deceit Gate): In the first month, it is in Yin; in the second month, in Shen; in the third month, in Si; in the fourth month, in Hai; in the fifth month, it returns to Yin, and so on in a cycle. 'Xianchi' (Harmonious Pool): In years of Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire triad), it is in Mao; in years of Shen-Zi-Chen (Water triad), it is in You; in years of Si-You-Chou (Metal triad), it is in Wu; in years of Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood triad), it is in Zi. 'Tian Gui' (Heavenly Ghost): It starts in You in the first month and moves backward through the four central branches. 'Guanfu' (Official Symbol): It starts in Wu in the first month and moves forward through the twelve branches. 'Li Shen' (Official Spirit): In the first and seventh months, it is in Hai; in the second and eighth months, in Chou; in the third and ninth months, in Mao; in the fourth and tenth months, in Si; in the fifth and eleventh months, in Wei; in the sixth and twelfth months, in You. 'Da Huo' (Great Harm): It starts in Xu in the first month and moves backward through the twelve branches. 'Bingfu' (Disease Symbol): In the year of Zi, it is in Hai; in the year of Chou, it is in Zi, and so on in a backward sequence."

丁神靈靈，不宜煞刑，當殺莫殺，當侵莫侵。丁神臨羊刃，主殺伐。帶三刑、大煞、金神，或日干得時生旺，可以殺人，可以侵戰。傳入空墓，並關隔，休囚則殺人侵人，自取其禍。大煞，正戌逆行四季。

The mnemonic says: "The spirit of Ding is lively and active; it is not suitable to meet again with凶煞 and punishments. Do not kill those who should not be killed, nor invade those who should not be invaded." Explanation: When the spirit of Ding is on the position of Yangren, it indicates warfare and killing; if it also carries Three Punishments, Great Sha, and Metal God, and the day stem is strong and flourishing, then killing people and invading others can be done. However, if the three transmissions fall into Kongwang, Storage, and encounter obstacles, and the day stem is weak and confined, then killing and invading would only bring self-destruction. The method of calculating Great Sha: start from戌 in the first month and proceed in reverse order through the four seasons, namely Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei.

哭神不宜入命年，死氣家中死亡纏。休病本身須有病，犯之未得太平天。年命上帶哭神、死氣主死亡；休囚帶病符，主病。哭神，春未夏戌秋丑冬辰，死氣正午順十二。

The rhyme says: "Crying God" should not fall into one's destiny or age stem, and "Death Qi" entering the chart indicates death looming over the family. If the day stem is weak and confined and accompanied by illness, the person is certainly sick, and if these are involved, peace and tranquility cannot be attained. Explanation: If "Crying God" and "Death Qi" appear on one's destiny or age stem, it indicates death. If the day stem is weak and confined and accompanied by "Bingfu," it indicates illness. The method of calculating "Crying God" is: in spring it falls on Wei, in summer on Xu, in autumn on Chou, and in winter on Chen. "Death Qi" starts on Wu in the first lunar month and proceeds in order through the twelve branches.

浴盆丘墓加日辰，死亡刑害加命年。須知我自不安然，不久應知入九泉。日辰年命乃都門也，日辰上神是帶浴盆、丘墓，年命上神帶刑害、二死，干支年命入死墓之地，定主死亡也。浴盆，春辰夏未秋戌冬丑。三丘春亥夏子秋寅冬酉。五墓與哭神同。

The song says: "The 'bath tub' together with 'mountain' and 'grave' added to the day branch, and punishment and harm along with death qi and death deity added to the person's birth year, indicates that one's life will not be peaceful, and soon he will enter the underworld." Explanation: The day branch and the birth year are the main gateways of a person. If the spirits on the day branch carry the 'bath tub', 'mountain', and 'grave', and the spirits on the birth year carry punishment and harm along with death qi and death deity, then both the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year and birth year fall into death and grave, which definitely indicates death. The method of calculating 'bath tub' is: in spring it is in the辰 (Chen) position, in summer in the未 (Wei) position, in autumn in the戌 (Xu) position, and in winter in the丑 (Chou) position. The method of calculating 'three mountains' is: in spring it is in the亥 (Hai) position, in summer in the子 (Zi) position, in autumn in the寅 (Yin) position, and in winter in the酉 (You) position. The method of calculating 'five graves' is the same as that of the weeping deity.

喪吊全逢入課年，素衣日日掛身穿。不喪椿萱併骨肉，哭泣之聲動徹天。喪門，歲前二辰，如子年寅，丑年卯。弔客，歲後二辰，如子年戌，丑年亥，年命上見二殺，主孝服。

The song诀 says: "The Mourning-and-Condolence spirit and the Guest-of-Condolence both enter the lesson and the personal year, causing one to wear white mourning clothes every day; it is either the loss of parents or the loss of close relatives, with cries shaking the heavens." Explanation: The Mourning-and-Condolence spirit is the second earthly branch before the year's stem, for example, in the year of Zi it is in Yin, and in the year of Chou it is in Mao. The Guest-of-Condolence is the second earthly branch after the year's stem, for example, in the year of Zi it is in Xu, and in the year of Chou it is in Hai. If these two evils appear in one's personal year, the main consequence is wearing mourning clothes.

乙亥日來未加未，有個女人訟有孽。支上太陰乘寅為官符，末傳天后，三傳相刑，主女人訟。

The song says: On a Yihai day, if the day branch is not placed on Wei, there will be a woman involved in a lawsuit that brings about wrongdoing. Explanation: This is because the day branch has 'Tai Yin' riding on寅, and寅 is exactly 'Guanfu', while the final transmission is 'Heavenly Empress', and the three transmissions mutually injure each other, thus indicating that a woman is involved in litigation.

太陽一照物皆暖，偕此其人赫赫名。庶術得之凡事遂，君子得之官職成。月將為用帶貴人，主權要；帶皇書、天詔，主敕封；青龍文，太常武。

The song says: When the sun shines, all things receive warmth, and those who go with it will achieve great fame. Common people and artisans will have smooth affairs, while scholars and gentlemen will achieve success in official positions. Explanation: If the Month General (i.e., the sun) initiates the transmission and is accompanied by the Nobleman, it indicates holding a position of power. If it carries 'Imperial Book' and 'Imperial Edict', it signifies receiving imperial appointment. If it rides the Azure Dragon, it indicates a civil post; if it rides Tai Chang, it indicates a military post.

太陽怨恨落山後，縱有陽光不久留。過了陽光還有忌，美來名利竟休休。自寅到酉，陽光不照，人不蒙福，小人得志，能生禍咎。凡月將乘父，父貴；乘子，子顯；各以六親類推。在物為得時富顯之物。乘照元武，盜逃可獲；乘照馬，行則知凶化吉，平安。

The song says: The sun carries resentment and sets behind the mountain, even though there is still some remaining light, it does not last long; after this period of sunlight, there is still something to be cautious of, and the originally approaching fame and fortune suddenly come to an end. Explanation: Counting from the寅 position to the酉 position, the sunlight does not reach, and thus people do not receive blessings, while villains gain power and give rise to misfortune (later it is also said that from酉 to寅 is entering the yin, and the two accounts differ slightly). If the month general is riding the parents' yao, it indicates the father's prominence; if it is riding the sons' yao, it indicates the son's success; the other six relations are interpreted in the same way. If it falls on an object, it signifies an object that brings wealth and prominence at the right time. If the month general is riding theBlack Tortoise, thieves who have fled can be captured; if it is riding theThe Post-horse, traveling will turn danger into safety and ensure a smooth journey.

乘照官符，官訟光明，私仇官雪。乘照人病，則鬼祟不侵害，喜人忌空克入墓。酉至寅為入陰，反暗而不明，是不照也。太陽在支前，為進吉；太陽在支後，為退凶。

The Month General carries the Sun and shines upon "Guanfu," making official disputes and lawsuits clear and transparent, and private grievances will be resolved by the authorities. If the Sun shines upon a sick person, it prevents evil spirits from harming them. The Sun is a position everyone likes, but it is avoided when it falls into emptiness, is overcome, or is buried. Moving from the You position to the Yin position is called "entering the Yin," which brings darkness and obscurity, meaning the Sun cannot shine. If the Sun is before the Day Branch, it indicates progress and is auspicious; if the Sun is after the Day Branch, it indicates retreat and is inauspicious.

太歲今朝作貴用，有官升轉赴官期。最忌刑沖空破害，看三六合以期之。若日干支克年命太歲，主悖逆取禍。歲剋日干損家長，克支損卑小，或門戶破，盜移事。貴乘死墓，官長死。太歲臨支作喪吊，或空，或不克干支，不可斷喪事。太歲作天羅刑害，主牢獄災厄。天羅正寅二亥三巳四申，周而復始。

The song says: When the current year's sovereign takes office as the nobleman, there is joy in promotion, transfer, and taking office. It is most unfavorable if there are punishments, clashes, emptiness, destruction, or harm. The timing of the outcome should be determined by triple harmony and mutual harmony. The explanation says: If the day stem and day branch reverse and overcome the age, birth year, and current year's sovereign, it indicates rebellion and defiance leading to misfortune. If the current year's sovereign overcomes the day stem, it harms the head of the family; if it overcomes the day branch, it harms the younger members, or causes family breakdown, theft, or relocation. If the nobleman is accompanied by death qi and tomb spirits, it indicates the death of the superior. If the current year's sovereign is on the day branch and acts as the mourning-and-condolence spirit, but it falls into emptiness or does not overcome the stem and branch, it should not be interpreted as a funeral. If the current year's sovereign acts as "Heavenly Net" and is accompanied by punishments and harm, it indicates imprisonment and calamity. The method of "Heavenly Net" is: in the first month,寅; second month,亥; third month,巳; fourth month,申, and so on in a cycle.