Transmission (Shen)

金神，小滿後日躔實沈，四月將。

The month general for the month of April is the metal element associated with the sign Shen. After the festival of Xiaoman, the sun is located in the area of Shi Shen, hence Shen is the month general for the fourth month.

傳送者，四月萬物茂盛，陽極將退，一陰欲生，傳陰而送陽也。

The term "transmission" refers to the period in April when all things are flourishing, and the yang energy has reached its peak and is about to recede, while a thread of yin energy is just beginning to arise. This position transmits the yin energy and sends away the yang energy, hence it is called transmission.

傳送神，形項短、目圓睜，微有鬚髮，大身，古之行人也。

The appearance of this deity is characterized by a short neck, round eyes, sparse beard and hair, and a tall stature, corresponding to the image of a messenger traveling between places in ancient times.

庚寄其上，水生其下，白虎之象。音徵、數七、味辛，星觜、參，禽猴、猿、猱，宮陰陽，分野晉、益州，屬猴，位西南。

The Heavenly Stem Geng resides in the branch Shen. Water is born in Shen, so Geng is associated with the growth of water. It represents the Heavenly General "White Tiger" in the Twelve Heavenly Generals. It corresponds to the musical note Zheng, has a number of seven, and a taste of辛 (pungent). It corresponds to the mansions Zi Su and Can Su in the Twenty-Eight Mansions. Its animal forms are monkey, ape, and猱. Its twelve palaces are the Yin and Yang Palace, also known as the dual palace. Its territorial division corresponds to the regions of Jin and Yizhou. Its zodiac sign is monkey, and its direction is southwest.

所主道路、疾病、信耗事。

It governs matters concerning roads and travel, diseases and calamities, as well as messages and communications.

類為天錢星，又為天鬼、天醫。

According to classification of symbolic meanings, Shen is considered the "Tianqian Star," and can also be interpreted as Tian鬼 (Tian Ghost) or Tianyi (Tian Medicine).

為廷尉元帥（加三合之首），行人、公人、民人、孝子、征夫（若加子午又主軍逃亡）、鋪兵、獵師（作虎）、銀匠、鐵匠、舅僧（作龍加孟）、商賈、巫醫（作六合）、屠戶。

When the trigram of Shen is added to the Triple Harmony, it signifies the chief of the court of justice and the general; in ordinary cases, it represents travelers, officials, common people, mourning sons, and soldiers on campaign (if added to Zi or Wu, it also indicates soldiers fleeing); it also represents soldiers stationed at relay stations. When it is White Tiger, it signifies hunters; also, it represents silversmiths and blacksmiths. When it is Azure Dragon and added to the four beginning trigrams, it signifies the maternal uncle and monks; also, it represents merchants. When it is Liu He, it signifies witches and physicians; also, it represents butchers.

為肺、膽、大腸、骸骨、音聲。

In the body, Shen governs the lungs, gallbladder, large intestine, bones, and voice.

為疾病、死尸、喪孝。

In matters of misfortune, the branch Shen governs illness, corpses, and mourning rituals.

為產乳、水厄（加亥剋日）、仇讎、攻刼（作勾）、饋送、失脫（作玄武加亥子）、淫（壬癸日）。

In matters of events, the position of Shen (Metal) indicates childbirth and nursing. When it is placed over the position of Hai (Water), it is said to overcome the day stem, indicating a danger of drowning. It also signifies enemies and adversaries. When it is used as Gou Chen, it indicates attacks and plunder. It also signifies gifts and offerings. When it is used as Xuan Wu and placed over the positions of Hai or Zi (Water), it indicates loss and escape. On days of Ren or Gui (Water), it indicates licentiousness.

為祠廟、庵堂、城宇、道路、池湖、陵寢、靈柩。

In terms of locations, Shen governs temples, monasteries, prayer halls, city walls and buildings, roads, ponds and lakes, tombs, ancestral mausoleums, and停放的灵柩.

為絹帛、綿絮、經文、毛羽、藥物、刀兵（加刑）、礱磨、大麥。

In matters of objects, the trigram Shen governs silk, cotton, scriptures, feathers, and medicinal substances; when superimposed over the position of punishment, it signifies weapons with blades; additionally, it also governs grinding tools and barley.

為姓袁、郭、申、晉、侯、韓、鄧，凡金傍、之、遶之類。

In terms of surnames, the branch Shen includes the surnames Yuan, Guo, Shen, Jin, Hou, Han, and Deng. Generally, any surname with a character that has the radical for metal or a character that resembles the radical for walking or movement is categorized under this group.

傳送刀兵（乘虎）僧及醫（乘常主醫或僧），冤仇（己日乘勾克德也）道路（乘龍）稅（乘貴主賊）湖池（乘後），大麥守城（乘陰旺相為麥，囚死為守城）喪（乘蛇）碓磨（乘空），市賈（乘合）刼攻（乘刼殺、玄武）田獵師（乘雀）。

The song says: When the transmission arrives at Shen and rides the White Tiger, it indicates warfare and weapons; when it rides the Tai Chang, it signifies physicians or monks. On Ji day, if it rides the Gou Chen, it causes injury to the day's virtue and indicates disputes and enmity; when it rides the Azure Dragon, it relates to roads; when it rides the Nobleman, it refers to taxes; when it rides the Heavenly Empress, it indicates lakes and ponds. When it rides the Tai Yin and the energy is prosperous and strong, it signifies barley; when the energy is in captivity or decline, it indicates defending the city. When it rides the Teng Snake, it relates to funerals; when it rides the Tian Kong, it refers to mortars and grinding stones; when it rides the Liu He, it signifies market trading; when it rides the劫杀 and the Black Tortoise, it indicates plunder and attack; when it rides the Vermilion Bird, it refers to hunters.

虎加申，主刀兵。其義有五：甲日青龍主事，則虎因財而爭傷，並死煞尤甚，謂金木相剋，流血之禍也。戊日勾陳主事，金土相生，無戰，雖並惡煞不凶。庚日即虎主事，持德直日，雖動刀兵，不傷，且利見大人，誅討不義也。壬日天后主事，姦淫相傷。癸日玄武主事，盜賊有傷俱不凶。

The explanation states that the White Tiger causing harm on the Shen (猴) position signifies a calamity involving weapons. This has five reasons. On a Jia day, the Azure Dragon is in charge, and the White Tiger causes injury due to a dispute over wealth; if the dead star is also present, it becomes even more dangerous, which is a case of metal and wood conflicting, leading to bloodshed. On a Wu day, the Gou Chen is in charge, and metal and earth generate each other without conflict, so even if evil stars are present, it is not dangerous. On a Geng day, the White Tiger itself is in charge, and the White Tiger holds virtue on that day; even if there is conflict involving weapons, it does not harm people, but instead is favorable for meeting important officials, symbolizing the punishment of the unjust. On a Ren day, the Heavenly Empress is in charge, indicating injury caused by immorality. On a Gui day, the Black Tortoise is in charge, indicating injury caused by thieves—these two are not considered dangerous.

傳送乘太常，主醫及僧。六己日勾陳臨傳送，主冤仇爭鬥；葢己德在甲，勾乘申，遙克傷德故也。

Transmission of the Messenger is occupied by Tai Chang, indicating matters related to physicians and monks. On six Ji days, Gou Chen is located on the Transmission of the Messenger, indicating disputes and conflicts between enemies and rivals, because the virtue of Ji day is in Jia wood, and Gou Chen occupies Shen metal, which remotely harms the virtue of Jia wood.

道路之說有五：甲戊庚日俱申為青龍，但甲日主財帛，出其道路或遠信、財物。戊日主奴婢、公文出其道路。庚日主疾病、喪孝出其道路。壬日卦得申子辰或八專帶奸神為用，主婦人淫亂敗露出其道路。癸日切忌出行，主道路有遺亡。

There are five interpretations regarding the concept of 'road'. On the days of Jia, Wu, and Geng, when they are in the position of Shen, the Azure Dragon is present. On Jia day, the main focus is on wealth, with gains coming from the road or distant letters. On Wu day, the main focus is on servants and official documents arriving from the road. On Geng day, the main focus is on illness and mourning events coming from the road. On Ren day, if the hexagram shows the triple harmony of Shen, Zi, and Chen forming a water pattern, or if the special lesson includes the evil spirit and the initiating transmission, it indicates that immoral behavior by women will be exposed on the road. On Gui day, traveling is most inauspicious, indicating loss or misfortune on the road.

天乙加申，主田園、賦稅，葢申為水之長生、貴人，土遙克之故也。水生申、旺子，天后加之，主湖池。甲日為池，戊日為湖，丙丁日不為湖池，名曰：日被雲遮，作事闇昧，妨有謀窺。六辛日太陰加申，旺相為麥，囚死為守城。

The Nobleman is added to the position of Shen, indicating matters related to farmland and taxes, because Shen is the place where water is in its growth phase, and the Nobleman belongs to earth, which remotely controls the water in Shen. Water is in its growth phase in Shen and in its prosperity phase in Zi. The Heavenly Empress belongs to water and is added to Shen, thus indicating lakes and ponds. On Jia day, it indicates a pond; on Wu day, it indicates a lake. However, on Bing and Ding days, it is not considered as lakes or ponds, but rather as "the sun obscured by clouds," indicating obscure and unclear affairs, requiring vigilance against secret observation and plots. On the six Xin days, Tai Yin is added to Shen. When the energy is in its prosperous and strong phase, it indicates wheat; when the energy is in captivity or decline, it indicates defending the city.

螣蛇，主喪。甲日官貴、財富之喪。戊日奴婢之喪，或因官致病死之喪，庚日則不病尩羸之喪，丙日官使之喪或爐冶之家喪。碓磨天空主之，六合主交易市賈。壬癸日女人交易，或是媒禮之事。丙丁日男子交易，牙儈與官置買賣事。朱雀主田獵，或刼攻，未解或玄武主之。

Teng Snake falling on the position of Shen indicates funeral matters: On a Jia day, it signifies the death of a superior or wealthy family member; on a Wu day, the death of a servant or婢女; or death due to illness caused by official affairs. On a Geng day, it indicates a sudden death from weakness rather than prolonged illness. On a Bing day, it signifies the death of someone involved in official duties or a family engaged in metalworking. The grinding mill is governed by Tian Kong, while market transactions and trade are governed by Liu He. On a Ren or Gui day, women are involved in transactions or marriage negotiations. On a Bing or Ding day, men are involved in transactions, which pertain to brokers or official purchases and sales. The Vermilion Bird governs hunting or robbery and conflict, although this interpretation is unclear in old texts. Some say the Black Tortoise governs this.

土神，夏至後日躔鶉，五月將。

Small Favor is not associated with the Earth God. After the Summer Solstice, the sun moves through the constellation of the Hare's Head (the original text simply writes 'chun'), so the Earthly Branch 'Wei' is the Month General for the fifth month.

小吉者，夏至之氣，大往小來，小人之道長，小之吉也。又為萬物小成之義。

The term "small auspiciousness" refers to the weather condition at the summer solstice when the first trace of yin begins to emerge: yang is greatly retreating while yin is slightly coming, which corresponds to the meaning of "great retreat and small arrival" in the "Zhou Changes (I Ching)" "Pu Hexagram." At this time, the path of the small person gradually grows longer, so it is only a "small" auspiciousness, not a great one. Another meaning is that at this point, all things have already achieved a small degree of success.

小吉神，為風伯，古之藥師也。

The deity Xiao Ji is the god of wind, known as the Wind Master. In ancient times, he corresponds to the药师, who gathers and prepares medicinal herbs.

丁寄其上，木墓其下，太常之象。音徵、數八、味甘，星井、鬼，禽犴、羊、鷹，宮巨蟹，分野秦、雍州，屬羊，位西南方。

The Heavenly Stem Ding resides in the position of Wei. Wood is buried beneath Wei, and Ding represents the essential image of the Heavenly General Tai Chang among the Twelve Heavenly Generals. It corresponds to the pentatonic note Zheng, has a number value of eight, and a taste of sweetness. It corresponds to the constellations Jing Xu and Gui Xu. Its animal symbols are an, sheep, and eagle. It corresponds to the Cancer palace. Its territorial division belongs to the state of Qin and the region of Yongzhou. Its zodiac sign is the sheep, and its direction is the southwest.

所主酒食、婚姻、祠祀事。

It governs matters such as wine and food banquets, marriage and wedding ceremonies, and worship and sacrifices.

類為天酒星，又為天耳（加巳午）、風伯、鬼神（一云：家鬼）。

According to classification of symbolic meanings, Wei represents the 'Heavenly Wine Star'; when combined with the hours of Si and Wu, it also functions as the 'Heavenly Ear'; additionally, it can be interpreted as the Wind God and ghosts (some interpretations specifically refer to the deceased ancestors of the family).

為太常，主保父母、老人、繼父（加亥）、繼母（加酉）、姑嫂、姨妹、媒奶、寡婦、道人、酒匠、帽匠。

The trigram Tai Chang is associated with the position of the earth branch Wei. In terms of people, it represents nurturing parents and elders; when it is placed over the亥 position, it signifies a stepfather; when over the You position, it signifies a stepmother. It also represents aunts, sisters-in-law, maternal aunts, sisters, matchmakers, wet nurses, widows, hermits, winemakers, and hat makers.

為請召（青龍比日）、慶賀、筵會、離別（見行年離神）。

In matters of affairs, when the Azure Dragon is harmonious with the Day Stem, it indicates being invited or summoned; it also signifies celebrations, banquets, and gatherings. If the Fire Trigram is seen on the year pillar, it indicates separation and dispersion.

為旱熯、蝗蟲（雀加亥子）。

In heavenly calamities, the Earthly Branch 未 indicates drought and extreme heat; if the Vermilion Bird is added to the hours of Hai or Zi, it signifies a plague of locusts.

為肝、脫脊。

On the body, Wei governs liver disorders, as well as ailments of the spine and dislocated bones.

為廷院、牆垣（加辰）、林（加卯）、土物、井泉、陶冶、墳地（甲乙日角姓）、茶房、酒肆、賽場。

In terms of location, 未 governs the courtyard; when added to the position of 辰, it governs walls and fences; when added to the position of 卯, it governs forests and trees; it also governs earthen objects, wells, springs, kilns, and metalworking workshops; it governs cemeteries (on 甲 and 乙 days, the surname should be in the angle tone); it also governs tea houses, wine shops, and venues for religious festivals and performances.

為海鮮、盤盞、冠裳、印信、笙歌、醫藥、苗簾、桑木、罇麻（龍、后加寅卯）。

In matters of objects and food, it governs seafood and fresh ingredients, plates and bowls, cups and vessels, caps and hats, clothing and garments, seals and official documents, reed pipes and musical instruments, medicines; it also governs crops and wine signs. When the Azure Dragon and Heavenly Empress are present at the寅 or卯 hour, it governs mulberry trees, wine vessels, hemp materials.

為姓朱、秦、高、章、羊、杜、井、魏、楊，凡羊、土傍之類。

In surnames, those belonging to the Earthly Branch "Wei" include Zhu, Qin, Gao, Zhang, Yang, Du, Jing, Wei, and Yang; generally, surnames with characters resembling the radical "sheep" or "earth" are categorized under this group.

小吉姨姑（乘陰）婚禮儀（乘龍），羊酒祠禱祭神祇（乘常見玄武、貴人應此），白頭（乘蛇見喪車，主孝）爭訟（壬癸日乘朱、勾）公婆母（乘後），井泉（乘空）天耳（乘空四月宜捉訪）墓（乙日乘虎）風師（辛己日乘虎）。

The song says: Xiaoji on Wei riding Tai Yin indicates the maternal aunt or maternal uncle; riding Qinglong indicates marriage ceremonies; riding Tai Chang and seeing Xuanwu and Guiren indicates preparing sheep and wine, and worshipping and praying to deities; riding Teng Snake and seeing the funeral chariot indicates white-haired mourning clothes; on Ren and Gui days, riding Zhuque and Gou Chen indicates disputes and lawsuits; riding Tianhou indicates the maternal grandfather and maternal grandmother; riding Tiankong indicates well water, and in the fourth month, riding Tiankong is also called Tian'er and is favorable for capturing and searching; on Yi day, riding Baihu indicates tombs; on Xin and Ji days, riding Baihu indicates strong winds and stormy weather.

太陰臨，主姑姨妹之事。青龍臨，主婚姻禮儀之事。太常榖粟之神，壬癸日並上，以土克水，故酣而為酒。丙丁日亥作天乙為天豬煞，未為天羊煞，亥與太常三合，主豬羊事。天乙加未，玄武居亥為三合，主祠禱神祇。葢玄武是北斗將軍，掌妖訛事，不聽居其於丑未，丑未天乙所處，即無將軍之位。如君子不與小人競，故曰「祠禱」也。

The annotation explains that Tai Yin is located on Wei, governing matters related to maternal aunts, paternal aunts, and sisters. Qing Long is located on Wei, governing marriage ceremonies. Tai Chang, the deity of grain and rice, when combined with Ren and Gui days on Wei, uses the earth of Wei to overcome the water of Ren and Gui, as grain is fermented with water to make wine, thus governing drunkenness and wine. On Ji and Ding days, the nobleman is located on Hai as "Tian Zhu Sha" and on Wei as "Tian Yang Sha." Since Hai and Wei are part of the triple harmony of Hai, Mao, and Wei, and Tai Chang is on Wei, it governs pigs and sheep. When the nobleman is located on Wei, Xuan Wu is on Hai and forms a triple harmony with Wei, governing worship and prayer to deities. Since Xuan Wu is the general of the Big Dipper, responsible for supernatural affairs, it is not allowed to be on Chou or Wei. Chou and Wei are the domains of the nobleman, so when Xuan Wu arrives there, it loses its position as a general. Just as a gentleman does not contend with a petty person, it only mentions "worship and prayer."

白頭者，孝服也。螣蛇為喪車煞、魄煞，三者並臨，主孝服。勾陳主爭，謂上將臨旺鄉，值壬癸日占，必有爭也。朱雀，主公訟、文書。天后水生，木墓於未鄉，主婆母。天空，主井泉，帶凶煞則主井怪崩壞。四月占，天空又為天耳煞，凡捉人遇此必得的信。天耳，正月起戌，順行四季。木日占病，白虎臨之，為墳墓煞。六乙日占，虎臨又為風師，主作大風。

The term "white head" refers to mourning attire. Teng Snake is associated with both the funeral chariot and the soul evil, and when these three factors coincide with the hexagram of Wei, it indicates the wearing of mourning clothes. Gou Chen signifies conflict, meaning that the general in command is at a strong position and when the divination is made on a Ren or Gui day, there will certainly be disputes. Zhu Que governs official lawsuits and documents. Tian Hou belongs to water, and since water is generated here and wood is buried in the Wei hexagram, it refers to the women of the mother's generation. Tian Kong governs wells and springs; if accompanied by evil stars, it indicates something strange happening in the well or the well wall collapsing. In the fourth month, Tian Kong is also called "Tian Er Sha." Whenever arrests are made, encountering this evil star ensures accurate information. The "Tian Er Sha" evil star begins in the first month at Xu and proceeds through the seasons of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. On a wood day, if Bai Hu is on Wei, it is called "Feng Shi Sha," indicating a great wind. On six Yi days, if Bai Hu is on Wei, it is also called "Feng Shi," indicating a strong wind.

火神，大暑後日躔鶉火，六月將。

Shengguang belongs to the Fire Deity. After the Dasha section, the sun is located in the area of the Star鹑Fire, so Wu is the Month General for the sixth month.

勝光者，午為陽火，正當離位，光被四表，所謂大明當天，爝火不熄，難乎其為光者也，故曰勝。

The term "Shengguang" refers to the fact that Wu is the yang fire, located at the position of the trigram Li (Fire) in the Eight Trigrams. Its light shines in all directions. This is what the "Zhuangzi · Youyao" says: when the sun and moon are already shining brightly in the sky, the fire torch still refuses to go out, trying to compete with the sun and moon in brightness, which is impossible. The light of Wu fire surpasses all others, hence it is called "Sheng" (superior).

勝光神，形貌目圓，面赤大身，古之御馬人也。

The deity Shengguang has a form with round eyes, a reddish face, and a tall stature, corresponding to the image of a person who drives and controls horses in ancient times.

正祿無寄，朱雀之象。音宮、數九、味苦，星柳、星、張，禽獐、馬、鹿，宮獅子，分野周、兩河，屬馬，位正南。

The hour of Wu is the original position of Ding fire, itself a禄 position, and does not require another heavenly stem to reside in it. It is the original form of the Heavenly General 'Zhu Que' among the Twelve Heavenly Generals. It belongs to the palace tone in the five tones, has a number of nine, and corresponds to the bitter taste. It corresponds to the mansions of Liuxu, Xingxu, and Zhangxu in the Twenty-Eight Mansions. Its animal symbols are deer, horse, and elk. It corresponds to the Lion Palace in the Twelve Palaces. Its territorial division belongs to the area of Zhou and the regions of Henan and Hebei. Its zodiac sign is the horse, and its direction is due south.

所主光怪、絲綿，又主文書官事。

It governs strange fire phenomena, silk and cotton fabrics, as well as official documents and government affairs.

類為天王良星，又為左天目，霞雷為上小下大。

According to classification imagery, Wu represents "Heavenly King Good Star" and also "Left Heavenly Eye"; it governs clouds, mist, thunder, and lightning, with an image that is small at the top and large at the bottom.

為宮妃、雨林、使君、娼婦、亭長、使者、善人、僧巫、騎者、蠶姑。

In terms of people, Wu represents palace concubines, soldiers of the Imperial Guards (originally written as 'Yulin'), governors of states and prefectures (Shijun), courtesans, station heads (Tingzhang), envoys on official business, virtuous people, monks, witches, riders, and women who rear silkworms.

為驚恐、疑惑（見申）、誠信、文書（雀加寅）、口舌、呪咀（見申與雀）、胎孕（加亥受絕）、為兵（勾陳加申酉）、詞訟、信息、光彩。

In matters of affairs, the hour of Wu indicates alarm and fear; when the position of Shen is encountered, it signifies doubt and uncertainty; it also represents sincerity and trustworthiness. When the Vermilion Bird is placed over the position of Yin, it indicates documents and writings. Additionally, it signifies verbal disputes and conflicts. When the position of Shen is combined with the Vermilion Bird, it indicates curses and incantations. When placed over the position of Hai and the fire element is in decline, it relates to pregnancy. When Gou Chen is placed over the positions of Shen or You, it indicates weapons and warfare. It also signifies lawsuits, messages, and brilliance.

為心（若見亥主心疼）、目、口。

In the body, Wu governs the heart (if the Hai position is present, it indicates heart and upper chest pain), the eyes, and the mouth.

為血光、心虛、小腸患（雀加子）、吐瀉。

In terms of disease manifestations, the hour of Wu indicates blood-related calamities and deficiency of heart energy. When the Vermilion Bird is added to the position of Zi, it indicates ailments of the small intestine. It also signifies vomiting and diarrhea.

為宮室、城門、堂宇、田宅、道路、廚（太常加申酉）、窯冶。

In terms of locations, the hour of Wu governs palaces, city gates, halls, houses, fields, and courtyards, as well as roads. The Tai Chang is associated with the kitchen when it is added to the hours of Shen and You. It also governs kilns, stoves, and forges.

為火燭、旌旗、絲繡、衣服、書畫、衣架櫃、蒸籠。

In objects, Wu governs lamps, candles, banners, silk embroidery, clothing, calligraphy and paintings, clothes racks and wardrobes, and steamers.

為馬、蠶絲、鴉巢、雉、小豆（太常加卯）。

In terms of animal products, the position Wu governs horses, silk from silkworms, crows' nests, and wild pheasants; when Tai Chang is superimposed over the position Mao, it governs small beans.

為姓蕭、張、李、許、周、馬、朱、柳（六合加）、狄（勾陳加亥）、馮（蛇乘午加子）。

In terms of surnames, the hour of Wu governs the surnames Xiao, Zhang, Li, Xu, Zhou, Ma, and Zhu; when theLiu He is engaged, it governs the surname Liu; when Gou Chen is added to the亥 position, it governs the surname Di; and when Teng Snake is placed on the Zi position over Wu, it governs the surname Feng.

勝光宮女（乘後）信誠（乘雀）妃（乘陰），善人（乘貴）通語（乘合）驚恐（乘蛇）遺（乘元），土工（乘空）田宅（乘常）巫天目（乘元見天目），使君（乘龍）亭長（乘勾）巷兵持（乘虎主道路刀兵）。

The song says: If the victorious light is on the horse (Wu) and rides the Heavenly Empress, it signifies a palace lady; if it rides the Vermilion Bird, it signifies trustworthiness; if it rides the Tai Yin, it signifies a concubine; if it rides the Nobleman, it signifies a good person; if it rides Liu He, it signifies communication; if it rides the Teng Snake, it signifies fear and alarm; if it rides the Black Tortoise, it signifies loss; if it rides the Tian Kong, it signifies earth and wood labor; if it rides the Tai Chang, it signifies fields and houses; if it rides the Black Tortoise and also meets the heavenly eye, it signifies a shaman or one with the heavenly eye; if it rides the Azure Dragon, it signifies a magistrate; if it rides the Gou Chen, it signifies a station commander; if it rides the White Tiger, it signifies military action in the streets and lanes.

天后，主宮女。甲日則婦小而長，仁而有貌。戊日黃而濁肥。庚日瘦而有禮、多病。壬癸日淫而有色。壬則淫夫。癸則渝亂。朱雀，主信誠，謂火性主禮，雀主書也。太陰婢妾之象，主妃。天乙，主善人。六辛日勝光為鬼，若作天乙，變凶為吉。六合主通語，丙丁日為牙儈，壬癸日為婦媒。

The Heavenly Empress presiding over Wu indicates a palace maid. On Jia day, the woman is small and slender, kind-hearted and beautiful; on Wu day, her face is yellow and dull, and her body is fat; on Geng day, she is thin and well-mannered but often ill; on Ren and Gui days, she is lustful and beautiful, with Ren day indicating a lustful man and Gui day indicating a disorderly and unscrupulous woman. The Vermilion Bird signifies integrity, as fire represents propriety, and the Vermilion Bird also governs documents. Tai Yin represents a servant or concubine, thus indicating a concubine or empress. The Nobleman signifies a virtuous person; on the six Xin days, Wu fire is originally the ghost or killer of Xin metal, but if Wu is occupied by the Nobleman, it transforms misfortune into good fortune. Liu He governs communication, with Bing and Ding days governing brokers, while Ren and Gui days govern matchmaking for women.

蛇主驚恐，六庚日最緊，他日緩矣。玄武臨午，謂之左目將軍，又曰天眼開。主盜賊敗遺。天空，主土工。太常，主田宅。巫天目者，玄武被天目照之之義也，與遺意同。青龍，文官之象，故曰使君。勾陳，武官之象，又鄉耆土官之稱，故曰亭長。白虎，主街巷伯，又為兵刄持用之物，故曰巷兵持也。

Teng Snake governs fear and panic, being most urgent on the six days of Geng, but less severe on other days. Xuan Wu appearing on Wu indicates 'Left Eye General' or 'Heaven's Eye Opened,' which signifies the exposure of thieves and the loss of stolen goods. Tian Kong governs earth and wood construction work. Tai Chang governs fields and houses. The term 'Wu Tian Mu' refers to Xuan Wu being illuminated by the heavenly eye, meaning the same as 'exposure of failure.' Qing Long represents a literary official, hence called 'Shi Jun.' Gou Chen represents a military official, as well as elders of the village and local officials, hence called 'Ting Chang.' Bai Hu governs the head of the street and alley, as well as weapons and arms, hence called 'Xiang Bing Chi.'