The Vermilion Bird · Assignment

朱雀南方，文書可防。損翼在子，自傷災難。掩目在丑，用靜得昌。寅卯安巢，則遲滯沈溺。辰戌投網，則乖錯遺亡。在申曰「厲嘴」，在午曰「銜符」，怪異經官語訟。在未名「臨墳」。在亥名入水悲哀，且在雞窻官災起，葢因夜噪在酉；音書至，都緣晝翔在巳。

The text says: The Vermilion Bird belongs to the South; all matters concerning documents should be guarded against. At Zi it is called "Damage to the Wings," indicating self-injury and calamity; at Chou it is called "Covering the Eyes," suitable for keeping still and thus achieving prosperity. At Yin and Mao it is called "Safe Nest," indicating delay and entanglement; at Chen and Xu it is called "Throwing into the Net," indicating mistakes and loss. At Shen it is called "Harsh Beak," and at Wu it is called "Carrying a Symbol," both indicating strange occurrences leading to legal disputes. At Wei it is called "Approaching the Tomb," and at Hai it is called "Entering Water," both indicating sorrow. As for official troubles arising beneath the chicken window, it is because it is at You position, making noise at night; and the arrival of messages and letters is due to it being at Si position, soaring high during the day.

雀火在子受克，故主自傷。又云：有官印信，在癸丑名破頭，只宜安靜。又云：田土事起，寅卯文書不動。又云：寅安巢，主文字喜，遠信至。卯坐林怨抑之象。辰戌主文字失遺。又云：主有信息、口舌、獄訟。申為克傷，故曰：「厲嘴」，主驚怪。又申主信音在途，午為正司，故曰「銜符」，主訟獄。一云：主婚姻。

The explanation states that the Vermilion Bird belongs to the element of fire, and when it is on the Zi branch, it is subject to water, which is the element that overcomes fire, thus indicating self-injury. There is another interpretation that it may instead indicate receiving official seals or documents from the government. On the Guichou day, it is called "breaking the head," which suggests that one should remain calm and self-restrained. Another interpretation suggests it may indicate the emergence of land-related matters. On the Yin and Mao branches, official documents remain stationary; another interpretation says that on Yin it is called "safe nest," indicating good news related to written communications and letters from afar, while on Mao it is called "sitting in the forest," indicating being wronged and oppressed. On the Chen and Xu branches, official documents may be lost or forgotten; another interpretation suggests there may be some news, disputes, and verbal conflicts. The Shen branch is the place where fire is overcome, so it is called "dangerous mouth," indicating fear and strange occurrences; Shen also indicates that there is still news on the way. The Wu branch is the original position of the Vermilion Bird, so it is called "biting the symbol," indicating legal disputes; another interpretation suggests it may relate to marriage.

木為火，父母在未，是父母之墓，故名「臨墳」，主悲哀之事。又在未為啄食、求財吉。亥是火胞養，故名入水宜守靜，不宜獻策。又云：浴沐，主失財。子云投江主災退。酉為火克之地，於時在夜，主官非口舌，又主疾病。巳為闕進之地，於時在晝，主文字信息。又云：在外高遠。

Wood is the parent of fire, and the墓 of wood is in Wei. Therefore, when the Vermilion Bird arrives at Wei, it is called "ling fen," indicating sorrowful events. Another interpretation says that at Wei, it signifies pecking, which is favorable for seeking wealth. Hai is the place where fire is born and nurtured, so it is called "ru shui," suitable for maintaining stillness but not for making suggestions. Another interpretation calls it "mo yu," indicating loss of wealth. At Zi, it is called "tou jiang," indicating the removal of disasters. You is where fire is overcome, and in terms of time, it belongs to the night, so it signifies legal troubles and disputes, as well as illness. Si is the place where the fire's energy rises, and in terms of time, it belongs to the day, so it signifies official documents and messages; another interpretation says it indicates someone being away and holding a high position.

前二朱雀號羽林，災殃霹靂火星辰；大人文卷憂察考，庶士妻財兢苦辛；旺氣扶持情解釋，衰空剋制事逡巡；病傷心腹還發嘔，瘥日宜看子午辰。

The poem says: The Vermilion Bird, known as the Feathered Forest General, who is two positions ahead of the Nobleman, is the planet of calamity and thunder; officials worry about examinations and documents, while common people suffer over their wives and wealth. When the energy is prosperous and strong, it receives support and things can be resolved; when the energy declines, becomes weak, or is restrained, things will hesitate and not progress. For divination on illness, it indicates injury to the heart and abdomen along with vomiting, and the day of recovery should be determined by the days of Zi, Wu, and Chen.

為羽毛、文章。於人與蛇畧同。於祟呪咀、灶神。於病在心腹上竅，或見血、嘔吐、陰腫。於五榖為果榖。於獸為飛禽、獐、馬之類，變異為火氣燒灼之屬。色，赤黑。數，九。

The Vermilion Bird represents feathers and writings. In terms of people, it is similar to the Teng Snake. In terms of supernatural phenomena, it signifies curses and the Kitchen God. In terms of illness, it relates to ailments in the heart, abdomen, and upper body orifices, or symptoms such as bleeding, vomiting, and swelling and pain in the lower body. In terms of grains, it corresponds to fruits and grains. In terms of animals, it represents birds, hares, and horses; if there is a variation, it indicates burning by fire. Its color is red and black, and its number is nine.

六合在天為光祿大夫，雷部中雨師也。家乙卯木位，居前三，旺春三月六乙日，吉將也。

Liu He is in heaven serving as a Grand Secretary, and is the rain deity in the Thunder Department. Its native position is at Yimao Wood, ranking third before the Nobleman. During the three months of spring and the six days of Yimao, it is in its prime and is a fortunate general.

六合乃和合之神，柔順能通委曲，和合人事。位居東方，是青帝五陰之長女。職居輔弼，得地則文儒九流之官，失地則闇昧、虛詐、僧道尼之類。愛龍、常，畏後、陰、虎、空，不利四仲。

Liu He is the deity of harmony and concord, with a gentle and compliant nature, capable of flexibly connecting matters between people. It is located in the East, being the eldest daughter among the five yin of the Eastern Emperor, and its duty is to assist and support. When it is in a favorable position, it governs scholars of literature and officials of various kinds; when it is in an unfavorable position, it leads to confusion, deception, and people such as monks, Taoist priests, and nuns. It is favorable when accompanied by Qinglong and Tai Chang, but it fears Tianhou, Taiyin, Baihu, and Tiankong. It is unfavorable when positioned at the four central directions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You.

六合，主婚姻、喜慶、信息、求望、交易、胎產、媒妁、牙保、陰私、財物、文契、木植、船車之象。其戾主陰刑不明，先喜後憂，小人女子之過，傷失六畜之象。又云：六合主門戶、道路、更改、變遷。

Liu He governs matters such as marriage, celebrations, messages, aspirations, trade, pregnancy and childbirth, matchmakers, brokers and guarantors, private affairs, property, documents and contracts, planting trees and bushes, and ships and vehicles. When Liu He is adverse, it indicates hidden punishments, initial joy followed by worry, mistakes by small people or women, and the loss or injury of domestic animals. There is another view that Liu He governs gates, roads, and changes and transitions.

凡六合乘旺相氣，相生順理而入用傳者，的主婚姻或胎產喜、陰私、財物。若死囚刑剋，則主財物、口舌、陰人煩撓。六合乘酉戌，多主奴婢走失，嘗見鴉窺天井。占得六合乘戌臨門，旬內果有奴走。以六合為天地之私門也，故占盜切忌六合入卦，以私門逃亡難獲。

Whenever the Six Harmonies are riding on prosperous and strong energy, and they are mutually generated with the day stem, following the natural order to enter the initiating transmission and the three transmissions, it indeed indicates happy events such as marriage or childbirth, private matters, and gains. If the energy is in a state of death or imprisonment and it is harmful to the day stem, it indicates loss of property, disputes, and disturbances from unseen people. When the Six Harmonies are combined with You or Xu, it often indicates the loss of servants. Once I saw crows peeking into the courtyard, and the divination showed the Six Harmonies combined with Xu at the gate, and within ten days there was indeed a servant who ran away. Since the Six Harmonies represent the private door between heaven and earth, it is most inauspicious for thieves when the Six Harmonies enter the hexagram—once the private door is opened, the escaped person will be difficult to capture.

六合與天后同入傳，謂之狡童佚女卦，占則人多不正，所為奸弊兼妨有失。六合附金，謂之內戰。主陰私，婦人兄弟口舌。附土神，謂之外戰，事在外，發謀起議不安，宜暗求私禱。六合不合，陰私相懷，酉卯子午也。

Liu He and Heavenly Empress appear together in the transmission, forming the 'Cunning Boy and Unfaithful Girl' hexagram. If this hexagram is divined, the person involved is likely to have improper conduct and engage in deceitful actions, and one should also beware of losing something. When Liu He is attached to the metal god, it is called 'internal warfare', indicating secret matters and disputes between women and brothers. When attached to the earth god, it is called 'external warfare', indicating affairs outside, with unrest in planning and discussion, and it is suitable to seek help secretly and make private prayers. If Liu He meets an incompatible position, then each holds secret intentions, which refers specifically to the positions of You, Mao, Zi, and Wu.

六合，旺，主賞賜、遷職；相，主嫁娶、財禮；死，主爭財或死喪事；囚，主婚姻、囚繫、陰私、謀匿事；休，主疾病、陰私事。

When theLiu He energy is strong, it indicates rewards and promotion in official position; when it is in the state of mutual assistance, it relates to marriage and dowry; when it is in the state of decline, it signifies disputes over property or death and mourning; when it is in captivity, it relates to marriage, imprisonment, private matters, and schemes or concealment; when it is in rest, it indicates illness and private affairs.

六合之神，婚姻嘉會。在亥為待命平和。在巳則不諧驚悖，在子反目兮，無禮之事。在酉私竄兮，不明之因。乘輅在寅，結髮在申，從媒妁而成歡，皆主婚姻喜羙。

The text says: The deity of Liu He governs marriage and auspicious gatherings. At亥it is called "waiting for orders," peaceful and trouble-free; at巳it is discordant, causing disturbance and confusion; at子it signifies parting, indicating improper behavior; at酉it is called "private intrusion," arising from ambiguous circumstances. At寅it is called "riding in a carriage," and at申it is called "tying the hair," both resulting from the mediation of a matchmaker, and both signify auspicious matters of marriage.

違禮在辰，亡羞在戌，因妄冒而加罪，皆主婚姻訟事。升堂在午，入室在卯，併為婚姻。就已之占，納采在未，麗妝在丑，總是婚姻欲成之例。

When the hour is Chen, it is called "violation of propriety," and when it is Xu, it is called "loss of shame," both due to improper actions that invite blame, and both indicate disputes in marriage matters. When the hour is Wu, it is called "entering the hall," and when it is Mao, it is called "entering the room," both indicating that the marriage is already established. When the hour is Wei, it is called "betrothal gifts," and when it is Chou, it is called "adorned in bridal attire," both indicating that the marriage is about to be completed.

夫，亥木生之地，又為三合，故婚姻百事迪吉。巳金生之地，即為賊鄉，故不吉。一云：巳曰贅書，主信息、見貴。子卯相刑，恩中主怨，婚姻不成，夫妻不睦。又云：持笏宜慎災病。酉為私門，臨之主男兒淫奔。又跣足，主不進。在寅萬事皆通。又云：寅主出求吉。在申一說為披髮，才離病損。

The explanation states: Hai is the place of growth for wood, and it forms a triple harmony with Mao, so marriage and all affairs are smooth and auspicious. Si is the place of growth for metal, which is a harmful place for theLiu He wood, so it is inauspicious; another interpretation says that in Si it is called "zhuishu," which signifies messages and meeting noblemen. Zi and Mao are in conflict, leading to enmity within affection, making marriage impossible and husband and wife not harmonious; another interpretation says that in Zi it is called "chihuh," which advises caution against illness. You is the private door, and withLiu He it indicates a man's infidelity; it is also called "xianzú," indicating inability to advance. In Yin, all things are smooth, and another interpretation says that in Yin it is auspicious for going out and seeking opportunities. In Shen, one interpretation calls it "pifa," indicating just having escaped illness and injury.

辰戊，為牢獄，又卯戌私合，故主姦淫冒罪。在辰一云：持巾，主婚。戌一云：登途，午為正位，故升堂。一云：主半遂。又云：十月占，門戶、小口不利。卯為門戶，故入室吉。又云：小口災，未為三合，故納采，丑為臨金，故妝嚴。又云：未為素服，丑為臥病。

Chen and Xu are considered places of imprisonment, and Mao is secretly connected with Xu, so they indicate adultery and offenses. When Chen is mentioned, it is called "Chi Jin," indicating marriage matters; when Xu is mentioned, it is called "Deng Tu." Wu is the main position of the Triple Harmony fire, so it is called "Sheng Tang," meaning things are half completed; another interpretation says that if it is drawn in the tenth month, it is unfavorable for the household and children. Mao is originally the gate, so "Ru Shi" is considered auspicious; another interpretation says it may bring misfortune to the children. Wei forms a Triple Harmony with Mao, so it is called "Na Cai"; Chou is a place where metal energy resides, so it is called "Zhuang Yan." Another interpretation says Wei indicates wearing plain clothes and Chou indicates illness.

前三六合大夫位，和會婚姻吉兆扶；君子升遷增俸祿，小人飲食更歡娛；相生謀產多吉慶，受制奸窬用暗圖；問疾陰陽心腹痛，丈人司命祭當蘓（丈人，一云：土神）。

The poem explains: When the Nobleman's three preceding trigrams form Liu He, it signifies the position of Grand Counselor, which governs harmony, gatherings, and marriage, with auspicious signs supporting it. A gentleman who divines this may expect promotion and increased salary, while a petty person may gain more food and greater joy. If the trigram is in mutual generation with the day trigram, then affairs and production will bring good fortune. If the trigram is controlled by the day trigram, then secret schemes and theft may occur. When asking about illness, it indicates imbalance of yin and yang and pain in the chest and abdomen. One must worship the earth god and the Director of Destiny to be relieved. (The term '丈人' is sometimes interpreted as the earth god.)

為竹木、金石所傷之屬，變異食鹽、羽毛。於人為工巧、兒子，或術士、或仕宦，又為隱逸之士。於祟丈人身命。於疾陰陽不調，心腹虛。於五榖，鹽、粟。於獸，兔之類。味可食物。色，光彩。數，六。

Liu He's symbolic representations include bamboo and wood, and matters involving injury from metal and stone. If there is variation, it refers to salt and feathers. In terms of people, it represents skilled artisans, sons, magicians, officials, or recluses. In terms of supernatural influences, it is the spirit that affects the body of an elder. In terms of illness, it indicates imbalance between yin and yang and weakness in the heart and abdomen. In terms of grains, it refers to salt and millet. In terms of animals, it represents rabbits. In terms of flavors, it signifies edible substances. Its color is bright and radiant, and its number is six.

勾陳在天為大將軍（一云：左將軍），雷部中作喚雲神，位居前四家，戊辰土旺四季，凶將也。

Gou Chen serves as a Grand General in the heavens (some say as the Left General), and acts as the deity who summons clouds within the Thunder Department. It is the fourth position before the Nobleman, with a Nayin sound element belonging to Wuchen earth. It is dominant in the seasons of the fourth, sixth, second, and fourth months, and is a malevolent general.

勾陳乃宮中殺炁，職任將軍。得地則上令兵威，失地則兵卒不利。持重威權，又為兵甲守門之吏。大好爭訟，多蓄二心，若伏喪帶吊，則為不孝之神。愛玄、空，畏龍、後，不立四孟。

Gou Chen originally represents the killing energy within the palace, serving as a general. When it holds power, it can obey orders and enhance military strength, but when it loses power, soldiers suffer defeat. It is cautious and holds authority, being a soldier in armor, guarding the gates. It is very fond of disputes and often harbors divided intentions; if it is associated with a funeral carriage or a mourning guest, it becomes a god of filial impiety. It prefers to be with Xuan Wu and Tian Kong, but fears Qing Long and Tian Hou, and does not stand on the four Meng positions of寅,申,巳,亥.

勾陳主兵戈、官訟公事、印信、虎符、留連、皮革，或爭田宅、土舍、財帛。占望信息、財帛，出行俱主留滯。其戾主病蹇厄牽星，財物損失，庶人得之如此，若官員見之，乃為印綬。盛則吉，衰則凶也。

Gou Chen governs military weapons, legal disputes and official matters, as well as seals, tiger tokens, entanglements and delays, property conflicts over land and houses, and wealth. It indicates stagnation and lack of progress in divinations concerning messages, seeking wealth, or traveling. When Gou Chen is unfavorable, it signifies illness and hardship, misfortune and entanglements, and loss of property—this applies to common people. However, for officials, Gou Chen is considered as the official seal: when its energy is strong, it brings good fortune; when weak, it brings misfortune.

凡占訟，先以勾陳為主。如勾陳賊日，理難伸雪；日克勾陳，訟得理伸。又忌勾之陰神附蛇鼠雀，帶殺剋日者最凶。勾陰若作貴人生日上，得貴助為吉，亦要人行年上神不落空亡。

When divining about lawsuits, one should first take Gou Chen as the main factor. If Gou Chen harms the day stem, the case will be difficult to clear; if the day stem overcomes Gou Chen, the lawsuit can be justified. It is also unfavorable if Gou Chen's hidden spirit attaches to Teng Snake, Tian Shu, and Vermilion Bird. If this is combined with凶杀 (evil spirits) that overcome the day stem, it is most dangerous. If Gou Chen's hidden spirit acts as a nobleman and generates and supports the day stem, then having the nobleman's help is auspicious, but it is also necessary that the person's year stem does not fall into Kongwang.

凡捕，天賊、勾陳所乘神制玄武所乘神，主獲。勾陳臨日干，亦主獲。反此不獲。又勾陳所立之地，制玄武所立之地，亦主賊敗或自首。發如玄武立申酉，而勾陳立巳午是也。

When divining about arrests and captures, if the Heavenly Thief and the Gou Chen are riding on a god that can control the god ridden by the Black Tortoise, it indicates that the thief can be captured. If the Gou Chen is positioned over the Day Stem, it also indicates that the thief can be captured. If the situation is reversed, the thief cannot be caught. Additionally, if the place where the Gou Chen is stationed can control the place where the Black Tortoise is stationed, it indicates that the thief will be exposed or surrender voluntarily. For example, if the Black Tortoise is stationed at Shen or You, and the Gou Chen is stationed at Si or Wu, this is such a situation.

占睛雨，最宜勾陳入傳臨日辰制玄武，決主天睛。占戰鬥，亦以勾陳制玄武，準上斷之。占宅墓，勾陳乘旺氣加墓宅者，主安久不移。若休囚刑剋，當主公事。

To predict weather, it is most suitable for Gou Chen to enter the transmission and be located on the day branch, controlling Xuan Wu, indicating clear weather. For predicting conflicts, the same method applies, using whether Gou Chen can control Xuan Wu to make the judgment. For predicting residential or tomb sites, if Gou Chen is in a strong state and placed over the tomb or residence, it indicates stability and longevity, with no need for relocation; if the energy is in a weak and confined state and there is mutual harm, it indicates official affairs.

勾陳拔劍，主病患相傷。正月起巳，逆行十二位。若與辰戌丑未交會，禍患連深，辰戌大凶，丑未口舌。又勾陳披刑帶殺，災咎即臨。

The "Gou Chen拔剑" evil influence signifies illness and mutual harm. Its method of calculation starts from the fourth earthly branch (巳) in the first lunar month and proceeds in reverse through the twelve earthly branches. If it meets with the branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, the calamities will be continuous and severe. Meeting Chen and Xu brings great misfortune, while meeting Chou and Wei leads to disputes. Moreover, if Gou Chen is accompanied by punishments orInauspicious Sha, misfortune will arrive immediately.

勾陳，旺，主貴人戰鬥；相，貴人爭訟；死，爭死人財物；囚，爭訟、禁錮；休，爭病人田宅。

Gou Chen's energy in its旺 state indicates disputes among noblemen; in its相 state, it signifies litigation among noblemen; in its死 state, it indicates contention over the property of the deceased; in its囚 state, it signifies litigation and imprisonment; and in its休 state, it indicates contention over the property of the sick.

或逢勾陳發用，鬥訟爭，官吏過，受鉞（丑）沈戟（子），暗遭辱害遭囚，在寅兮宜上書捧印，在巳兮有改拜臨門，在卯家必不寧被刄，在酉身遭決責升廳，在辰有獄吏以牽纏反目，在午因他人而累帶，在未人驛，在戌下獄，往來語訟稽遲，在申趨戶，在亥褰衣，反覆勾連、改革。

The text says: If Gou Chen initiates the transmission, it indicates disputes and lawsuits, which are the faults of officials. In Chou it is called "Receiving the Sword," and in Zi it is called "Submerging the Halberd," both indicating being humiliated and harmed secretly, even leading to imprisonment. In Yin it is favorable for submitting memorials and offering strategies; in Si it is called "Presenting the Seal," indicating a change of position and good news arriving. In Mao the household will certainly be unsettled, and there is a risk of being injured by a blade; in You the person themselves will suffer corporal punishment, or be summoned to court. In Chen there will be纠缠 by jailers leading to disputes; in Wu one will be implicated by others and suffer by association. In Wei it is called "Entering the Inn," and in Xu it is called "Being Imprisoned," with all matters of communication and litigation being delayed. In Shen it is called "Rushing to the Door," and in Hai it is called "Lifting the Robe," both indicating repeated connections and changes.

勾陳主戰鬥，丑為明堂，封功決罪。又丑為斧鉞，勾陳臨之為受鉞，主被凌辱。子為暗室，故曰沉戟，主有陰害。又云：丑曰入化，主口舌。子曰臨官，主訟牽事變，一云：主財帛。又說丑未皆主酒食、田宅。在寅受克，囚杖危身，宜上書進策。巳為金生火盛，全投火為鑄印，勾陳臨之，為捧印，以火旺土相也，故主遷升。

The explanation states: Gou Chen governs conflict. Chou is Bright Hall, which is the place for rewarding meritorious deeds and judging crimes; Chou is also the axe and halberd, and when Gou Chen is present, it is called "receiving the halberd," indicating being humiliated by others. Zi is the dark chamber, hence called "submerging spears," indicating hidden harm. There is also a saying that at Chou it is called "entering transformation," indicating disputes; at Zi it is called "officialdom," indicating legal entanglements and unexpected changes, and another saying that it also relates to wealth. Some also say that Chou and Wei both govern food, drink, and property. At Yin, Gou Chen's earth is overcome by wood, leading to imprisonment, corporal punishment, and danger to oneself, which is favorable for submitting memorials and strategies. Si is the long life of metal, and it is a place where fire is strong, so metal fully immersed in fire can be cast into seals. When Gou Chen is present, it is called "holding the seal," and since fire is strong and earth is in its phase, it indicates promotion.

在卯為鬼克，又云：入獄，故凶，主遷居，不利小口。酉金故主刑責，又云：病足難進。辰為獄，加之故主獄吏勾連。午為生地，故主惹累。一說未入驛，主吉。在戌又為佩剱，凶。一說在申曰河，吉。加亥宜求財。

In the branch of Mao, there is being killed by the ghost, also called "entering prison," which is considered凶, indicating relocation of residence and being unfavorable to the household's younger members. The branch You belongs to metal and disperses the earth's energy, thus causing punishment and also indicating foot illness and difficulty in advancing. The branch Chen is originally associated with prison, and with Gou Chen added upon it, it indicates the arrival of prison officials for interrogation. The branch Wu is the place where earth is born, thus causing entanglements and troubles. Another saying states that in the branch Wei it is called "entering the post station," which is considered auspicious. In the branch Xu it is called "wearing a sword," which is considered凶. Another saying states that in the branch Shen it is called "river," which is considered auspicious. When added to the branch Hai, it is favorable for seeking wealth.

勾陳前四大將軍，兵災刑鬥訟留連，君子掩逃擒盜賊，小人爭婦競田園；旺相相生猶合理，死囚刑剋繫遲延，病者腫癰寒熱苦，祟在邱陵及主垣。

The poem says: When the Nobleman's first four positions have Gou Chen, it indicates a general, governing military calamities, punishments, disputes, and legal entanglements. A gentleman's divination suggests the ability to capture fugitives and apprehend thieves, while a petty person's divination indicates disputes over women and competition over fields and land. If the energy is prosperous and strong and is generated by the day, the matter is still reasonable. If the energy is in a state of death or imprisonment and is subject to mutual destruction, then there will be detention and delays. Divination regarding illness indicates boils and chills and fever, with the affliction originating from hills, tombs, and the walls of the family home.

於人為丑婦或軍卒，或貧薄小人。於祟，冤死之鬼及門戶土垣鬼；於病，心腹寒熱、癰腫、見血。於五榖為木實。於獸，魚、龍、水蟲之屬，變異為瓦、石、金、鐵，若被損勾連羅網之類。色，青、黑。數，五。

Gou Chen's symbolic associations: In terms of people, it represents an ugly woman, soldiers in the army, or poor and shallow individuals. In terms of malevolent spirits, it signifies the ghost of someone who died with grievances, as well as ghosts of gates and earth walls. In terms of diseases, it corresponds to heart and abdominal coldness and heat, abscesses, and bleeding. In terms of grains and fruits, it relates to the fruits of trees. In terms of animals, it represents fish, dragons, and aquatic creatures; if there is a variation, it may indicate tiles, stones, metal, and iron, or things that are broken, connected by nets, or entangled. Its color is green and black, and its number is five.

青龍在天為左丞相，雷部中作甘雨之神。位居前五家，甲寅木旺春三月，吉將也。

The Azure Dragon serves as the Left Chancellor in the heavens and acts as the deity who brings down sweet rain within the Thunder Department. It is the fifth among the Noblemen, with a Nayin sound element belonging to Jiayin wood. It is strong during the three months of spring and is a favorable general.

青龍水木神也。東方青帝九陽五所居，祿首甲寅之地，高貴、端雅、方正、廉平，執生氣為輔弼大臣。得地，則富貴尊崇；失地，則財寶外耗。畏陰、虎，愛後、合，不立申酉。

The Azure Dragon is the deity of water and wood, residing in the eastern direction, associated with the number five of the Nine Yang. Its native place is the寅 (Yin) position, which is the first of the Jia (Heavenly Stem)禄 (favorable position). It is noble, dignified, and upright, governing the vitalizing energy of growth. It serves as a minister assisting the sovereign. When it is in its native position, it brings wealth, honor, and respect; when it is not, it leads to the loss and dispersion of riches. It fears Tai Yin and the White Tiger, and prefers to be with the Heavenly Empress and Liu He. It does not stand on the positions of Shen or You.

青龍，主文字、財帛、舟車、林木、衣服、書契、官府、升遷、僧道、高人、婚姻、喜慶、媒妁、胎產、宴會、果藥之屬。其戾，主哭泣、病疾、公訟、貨財、走蓄、陷溺、舟車。凡占公事，雖以青龍為喜神，若披刑殺入卦賊日干，卻主凶，以其為殺神也。凡新婦入門時，忌天后乘神克青龍，主損夫。

The Azure Dragon governs matters such as writings, wealth, boats and vehicles, forests and trees, clothing, documents, government offices, promotions, monks and Taoists, wise men, marriage, celebrations, matchmakers, childbirth, banquets, and fruits and medicines. When it is adverse, it indicates weeping, illness, legal disputes, loss of property and livestock, drowning, and dangers on the water or with vehicles. In divination concerning government affairs, although the Azure Dragon is a favorable deity, if it enters the hexagram with a criminal or killing aspect and harms the day stem, it actually brings misfortune, because at this time it has become a killing deity. When a newlywed wife enters the household, it is most inauspicious if the deity riding upon the Heavenly Empress harms the Azure Dragon, which indicates harm to the husband.

求財以青龍為主要，乘旺相氣臨旺相鄉，與日辰相生，或作三合、六合者，吉。亦須入日辰三傳，不然亦為閒地，求財難矣。占婚姻、胎產，同此。又龍生命有財，克命退財。占盜賊，忌龍入卦，以龍為萬里之翼也。占行人，亦主轉往他方。

Divination for seeking wealth should focus on the Azure Dragon: if it rides on the prosperous and strong energy and appears in a prosperous and strong place, and if it is in harmony with the day branch, or forms a Triple Harmony or Liu He with the day branch, it is auspicious. However, it must enter the day branch or the three transmissions, otherwise it falls into an idle place and seeking wealth becomes difficult. The same method applies to divination about marriage and childbirth. Also, if the Azure Dragon generates the native's destiny, there will be wealth; if it overcomes the native's destiny, wealth will be lost. Divination about thieves should avoid the Azure Dragon entering the hexagram, because the Azure Dragon has wings capable of flying万里 (ten thousand miles), allowing thieves to escape easily. Divination about a traveler also indicates that the person will move to another place.

占病龍入傳，必因酒食，不然因會親情喜好得病。占文官則視青龍，武官則視太常。與日和合者吉，反此者凶。太歲作龍常，必主遷轉。凡龍與煞並加日辰者，主喜慶中有鬥殺。

Divination on illness shows that if the Azure Dragon enters the Three Transmissions, the cause of the illness is definitely due to alcohol and food, or from socializing with friends and indulging in personal pleasures. For divination on civil officials, look at the Azure Dragon; for military officials, look at Tai Chang. If they harmonize or combine with the Day Stem, it is auspicious; if they conflict, it is inauspicious. If the Master of Years is occupied by the Azure Dragon or Tai Chang, it certainly indicates promotion or transfer. Whenever the Azure Dragon and malevolent stars appear together and are placed above the Day Branch, it indicates that amidst joy and celebration, there will be disputes and injuries.

龍開眼，主消災。孟寅、仲酉、季戌是也。

The pattern "Dragon Opens Its Eyes" indicates the resolution of calamities, referring to three situations: the first months of the four seasons in the寅 (Yin) sign, the middle months in the酉 (You) sign, and the last months in the戌 (Xu) sign.

龍旺，主貴人遷官；相，婚姻、喜慶；死，有死人財物；囚，有囚人財物；休，有故舊酒食。

The Azure Dragon's energy in its旺 state indicates a nobleman's promotion in official position; in its相 state, it signifies marriage and celebration; in its死 state, it indicates obtaining property from the deceased; in its囚 state, it indicates obtaining property from a captive; in its休 state, it signifies a gathering with old friends and acquaintances for wine and food.

青龍財喜，多主亨通。伏陸在酉，允宜退守。蟠泥在丑，所謀未稱。登魁在戌兮，小人爭財。飛天在巳兮，君子欲動。乘雲在寅，驅雷在卯，宜於營運利進，摧角在申。無鱗在未，宜乎安靜，動凶。午焚身，辰掩目，緣財有不測之憂。子入海，亥遊江，囚動有非常之慶。

The text says: The Azure Dragon governs wealth and joy, often leading to smooth and prosperous outcomes. When it is in You, it is called "Fú Lù," which is most suitable for retreating; when it is in Chou, it is called "Pán Ní," meaning that one's plans cannot be fulfilled as desired. When it is in Xu, it is called "Dēng Kuí," indicating disputes over wealth among petty people; when it is in Si, it is called "Fēi Tiān," suggesting that gentlemen wish to take action. When it is in Yin, it is called "Chéng Yún," and when it is in Mao, it is called "Qū Léi," both being favorable for business operations and advancement. When it is in Shen, it is called "Cuī Jiǎo," and when it is in Wei, it is called "Wú Lín," both being suitable for tranquility, with missteps leading to misfortune. When it is in Wu, it is called "Fén Shēn," and when it is in Chen, it is called "Yǎn Mù," both causing worries beyond financial matters. When it is in Zi, it is called "Rù Hǎi," and when it is in Hai, it is called "Yóu Jiāng," meaning that even if one is in confinement, any movement brings great fortune.

天魁，小人也。故在戌，主小人爭財。一名御雨，出入多勞，主凶。在巳主炎盛雲行雨施，故曰飛龍，利於進謁。寅主徵召，又主子孫歡慶。卯又名戲水，才貨重重。一說龍乘寅卯，多是求親。龍乘寅卯加申酉，折足鬥訟之象。

The explanation states that Tiankui (戌) represents the image of a petty person, so Qinglong (Azure Dragon) in戌 indicates disputes over wealth among small people.戌 is also called 「Yuyu」 (Autumn Rain), indicating travel and toil, which is ominous. In巳, the fire energy is strong, with the image of clouds moving and rain falling, so it is called 「Feilong」 (Flying Dragon), favorable for seeking audiences and making requests. In寅, it signifies being summoned, and also indicates joy from descendants. In卯, it is also called 「Xishui」 (Playing with Water), indicating wealth coming in abundance; another interpretation suggests that Qinglong riding寅 or卯 often relates to marriage proposals and discussions about marriage. If Qinglong is on寅 or卯 and overlaid by申 or酉, it indicates a broken foot, signifying disputes and lawsuits.

未為木墓，辰為水墓，故曰無鱗。掩目在午，一雲無毛，損才憂官府。若妻有孕，動搖即無虞。亥子俱主舟車財帛之喜，亥又主婚姻，一說子乘龍合女，占必受皇恩。又曰子午乘龍，妻妾懷孕，不然家藏孕婦。

The Earthly Branch 未 is the resting place of wood, and 辰 is the resting place of water, so it is called "无鳞" (without scales). At 午 it is called "掩目" (covering the eyes), another term is "无毛" (without hair), indicating loss of wealth and worry about official matters. If the wife is already pregnant, a slight disturbance may not be harmful. Both 亥 and 子 indicate good fortune related to travel, vehicles, and wealth, and 亥 also relates to marriage. Another interpretation says that 子 is occupied by the Azure Dragon and combines with the female palace, indicating receiving imperial favor. It is also said that 子 and 午 with the Azure Dragon indicate the wife or concubine being pregnant, or that there is a pregnant woman at home.