The Heart Seal Treatise

月將獨為福德神，能除殃咎禍難侵。喜事難成憂事散，本命逢之見得真。月將前支或後支，三位占來作此時，或進或退事多疑，退保無災進喜期。如子為月將，丑為前支，亥為後支，若逢之吉，逢進為有喜，逢退為無憂。

The "Month General" (月将) refers to the palace where the sun is located in the current month, placed at the time of divination to form the Heaven Plate. It is individually called the deity of fortune and virtue, capable of eliminating calamities and preventing misfortunes from intruding. When it is in charge, good things often take time to materialize, while worries tend to be resolved more easily. If it falls on one's birth palace, the effects are particularly evident. If the preceding or succeeding earthly branch of the Month General, along with the Month General itself, coincides with the time of divination, there will be much uncertainty. Retreating to the succeeding branch ensures no disaster, while advancing to the preceding branch brings good news. For example, if the Month General is Zi, then Chou is the preceding branch and Hai is the succeeding branch; encountering these is auspicious. Encountering the preceding branch brings joy, while encountering the succeeding branch brings peace.

歲臨本命事堪詳，支逢家長不安康。常人逢之事乖張，君子遇之有吉祥。太歲臨支為入宅，主家不安，臨身命亦然，常人主官府憂，君子主利見貴。

The current year's star affects the person's destiny, and the matters involved should be carefully examined; if the current year's star falls on the day branch, the head of the family will have health problems. Ordinary people encountering this situation often face difficulties and obstacles; however, those in official positions may instead experience good fortune. When the current year's star is on the day branch, it signifies moving into a new home, indicating instability within the family. Similarly, if the current year's star affects one's own destiny, common people may face troubles from the authorities, while those of higher status will benefit from meeting noblemen.

歲沖便為歲破神，天空玄武莫相併。遺亡走失怪事頻，支干逢來尤得真。歲前五位歲宅君，後五須知歲墓神。蛇虎禍來有災迍，門災陰小不安寧。如寅年，未為宅君，酉為歲墓。

The god that conflicts with the Tai Su is called the Su Po god, which is most feared when it appears together with Tian Kong and Xuan Wu; in such a case, things will be lost or scattered, and strange events will occur frequently. If this god falls on the day stem and day branch, the prediction will be especially accurate. The god ahead of Tai Su by five positions is called the Su Zhai Jun, and the one behind by five positions is called the Su Mu Shen; if the Teng Snake and Bai Hu bring misfortune to these two positions, there will be calamities and difficulties, the family will suffer, and women and children will not be at peace. For example, in the year of Yin, Wei is the Su Zhai Jun, and You is the Su Mu Shen.

歲命相逢歲裡歡，三刑剋害主凶殘。建邊見福月內安，干上逢祥日下端。太歲上神與本命上神相生、德合者，歲中之喜；若相刑剋害者，一歲之災。月建上神同斷。

When the Supreme Sovereign and one's destiny meet and are harmonious, the year brings joy; if they mutually suffer the Three Punishments, mutual control, or mutual harm, it indicates misfortune. If the God of Blessing is seen near the Month Builder, the month is safe; if auspicious signs are encountered above the Day Stem, current affairs are orderly. Specifically, if the heavenly spirits above the Supreme Sovereign and one's destiny are mutually generating or form a harmonious relationship, it signifies good fortune for the year; if they mutually harm and control each other, it indicates misfortune for the year. The same method applies to judging the Month Builder.

歲破加臨月破中，上下相逢財物空。吉將逢來憂可容，若見凶神凶更凶。月破人情有不和，失財疾病擾求多。凡事不成爭奈何，惟解冤仇自消磨。月破即月沖。

The year breaker is added upon the month breaker, and when the upper and lower breakers meet, all matters concerning money and property will be lost. At this time, if a favorable general is present, the worries and troubles can still be endured; but if anotherInauspicious Spirit is encountered, it will be even more disastrous. When the month breaker is in effect, relationships between people become discordant, and losses, illness, and disturbances follow one after another. All endeavors will be obstructed and nothing can be accomplished, leaving one helpless. However, only matters concerning resolving grievances can be naturally resolved and settled. The term month breaker refers to the branch that is in opposition to the month builder.

日上神與命上神，相生合喜福來親。六害相逢自成嗔，三刑沖剋亦為迍。日命相合為福祥，日來克命喜相當；命若剋日見災殃，反覆推窮理最長。日上神克命上神，為財喜之兆。如命上神剋日上神，為不利，凡事不順也。

The spirits on the day stem and those on the birth stem, if they mutually generate or harmonize, will bring joy and good fortune. If they form the six harms, quarrels and anger will naturally arise. If they form the three punishments, mutual conflict or control, it indicates difficulties. When the day stem and birth stem harmonize, it is a sign of auspiciousness; if the day stem overcomes the birth stem, it indicates favorable events. Conversely, if the birth stem overcomes the day stem, misfortune is expected—this point requires careful examination, as it is deeply profound. If the spirit on the day stem overcomes the spirit on the birth stem, it is a sign of gaining wealth and happiness. However, if the spirit on the birth stem overcomes the spirit on the day stem, it is unfavorable, and all matters will not proceed smoothly.

日辰上見墓神加，病者無痊災可嗟；失人失約路途賒，若當時日來臨家。如正月庚寅日，大吉在寅，行人病死。用起遙克與日干，救神制鬼卻為歡。丁日愁逢傳用子，丁上辰居吉又安。如丁卯日，子加卯為蒿矢，遙克丁，丁上見罡為救，不為憂也。

When theTomb Spirit (mù shén) appears over the day stem and day branch, the patient is unlikely to recover, and misfortune is great. Those who go out will not return on time, and their journey will be long, unless they return home on the day of the divination. For example, if a lesson is cast starting on Gengyin (庚寅) in the first month, the "Daji" (大吉), which is another name for the month general of the twelfth month (丑), is placed directly on Yin (寅), then it is predicted that the person going out will die from illness. If the initiating transmission comes from a distant position that overcomes the day stem, as long as a saving deity controls the official ghost, the situation will turn from worry to joy. The day of Ding (丁) is most afraid of the initiating transmission starting from Zi (子), but if the deity above Ding is Chen (辰), it will turn into a favorable and stable situation. For example, on Dingmao (丁卯) day, when Zi is placed on Mao (卯) forming the "Hao Shi" (蒿矢) pattern, which overcomes Ding from a distance, if Tian Gang (天罡) (Chen) appears on Ding, there is no need to worry.

三合俱在日加臨，支上皆同上下尋。或合喜事或婚姻，最好相宜望信音。巳加申、辰加酉、卯加戌，此三課俱合也。成合婚、望信音，吉慶也。

The Triple Harmony deities are all placed above the Day Stem, and the Day Branch is also examined in the same way. This configuration may indicate harmony and good fortune, or it may relate to marriage, and is most favorable for expecting news. For example, if巳 is added to申, 辰 to酉, or 卯 to戌, these three combinations are all in the position of Liu He; they are auspicious signs for discussing marriage or waiting for news.

支辰三合為眷親，假如子日見申辰。惟有巳酉丑三辰，歲中必定別陰人。凡支辰三合，皆為親眷，進人口之象，惟巳酉丑主陰人別離之兆。

The day branch meeting the triple harmony deity indicates matters concerning relatives. For example, if on a Zi day the day branch meets Shen and Chen, it forms the Water triple harmony of Shen-Zi-Chen. However, in the case of the Metal triple harmony of Si-You-Chou, within a year there will certainly be separation from female relatives. Whenever the day branch forms a triple harmony, it signifies the presence of relatives and also indicates the addition of new members to the family. Only the Si-You-Chou triple harmony indicates the departure of a woman.

支神三合發用來，加刑受克骨肉災。天后陰人事縈懷，定知年內必見乖。支神三合發用為親眷。若刑害交克，骨肉疾病災兆。後、陰主陰人水災，玄武、天空主逃亡之兆。

The trigram of the day branch's triple harmony is used as the first transmission. If it is further afflicted by punishment and harm or restrained, there will be misfortune among close family members. When the Heavenly Empress is in charge, matters concerning female relatives will occupy the mind, indicating that within a year there will be discord. The day branch's triple harmony trigram originally signifies close relatives; if mutual punishment and harm occur, it is a sign that family members will fall ill or suffer misfortune. The Heavenly Empress and Tai Yin indicate matters concerning female relatives and water-related calamities, while the Black Tortoise and Tian Kong signify fleeing or loss.

日辰傳逢兩破神，破財失脫事皆空。恩人斷絕親不親，事多乖錯不和情。甲申返吟之類。支破臨支作用初，自因妻妾不安居。玄空見退事不無，螣蛇失脫上同居。支破者，辰沖也。須是支上為用。乘陰、後主陰人、小口災，乘天空、玄武主退損象，螣蛇主災惑不定，怪夢，失脫奴婢財帛之兆。

The day stem, day branch, and the three transmissions all meet the breaking god, leading to financial loss, loss of property, and everything falling through; benefactors cut off contact, relatives become distant, and all affairs go wrong with people not getting along. This is the type of situation seen in a return echo lesson on a Jiashen day. When the breaking god is applied to the day branch and serves as the first transmission, it is mostly because the wife or concubine is not behaving properly at home. The appearance of Tiankong and Xuanwu indicates losses and setbacks, while the appearance of Tengsnake indicates loss and uncertainty. The term "branch breaking" refers to the god that conflicts with the day branch, and it must be the god of the day branch that initiates the transmission. If it is mounted on Taiyin or Tianhou, it indicates misfortune for female relatives and children; if mounted on Tiankong or Xuanwu, it indicates losses and setbacks; if mounted on Tengsnake, it indicates disasters and uncertainty, frequent strange dreams, and signs of servants running away and wealth dispersing.

貴人用起卜時辰，干貴圖謀百事成。常人官府喜重重，求利求遷可以榮。時逢朱雀象文書，或求信息或同途。丙丁巳午又同居，秘密流傳法不虛。時逢朱雀，又與丙、丁、巳、午同宮，主文書。占時時裡有災祥，諸煞天官務共詳。剋日為惡必凶傷，日財吉將喜能昌。

When the Nobleman's deity is present, the Initiating Transmission begins from the time of divination. Seeking the Nobleman's dry stem, planning and striving for all matters will succeed. If an ordinary person encounters this, the government will have many joyful events, and seeking wealth or promotion will bring honor and distinction. If the time of divination meets the Vermilion Bird, it symbolizes documents, or seeking to cancel messages, or having someone accompany; if the Vermilion Bird is also in the same palace as Bing, Ding, Si, or Wu (fire positions), then this secret method is indeed valid. When the time of divination meets the Vermilion Bird and is also in the same palace as Bing, Ding, Si, or Wu, it indicates matters related to documents. Within the time of divination, both calamity and auspiciousness are already present. AllInauspicious Sha (malevolent forces) and noble deities must be carefully examined: those that attack the day stem are evil deities, inevitably causing harm; if the day stem's wealth element is accompanied by a favorable general, joy and prosperity will flourish.

子臨四季虎來並，小口頻頻災病重。歲為丑未戌加辰，卑幼年中命見迍。子為小口，制於四季。土克水，又乘白虎，主子孫災。四季為太歲而加子，主年死小口也。

The trigram Zi falls on the earthly branches Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, which are the four earthly positions. If the White Tiger also appears together, the children in the family will suffer from serious illnesses one after another. If the Tai Su is Chou, Wei, or Xu and falls on Chen, the younger generation will face difficulties during this year. Zi represents children, and it is restrained by the four earthly branches of soil. Soil overcoming water, combined with the White Tiger, indicates misfortune for the descendants. If the four earthly branches of soil are exactly the Tai Su and fall on Zi, it indicates that the child will die young during this year.

子來加巳為極陽，戊癸為合吉則昌。若逢蛇虎無福祥，合乘不遂事乖張。子為一陽，至巳為六陽，是極陽。子中癸水，巳中戊土，相合，吉將，有氣則昌。凶將則凶也。子丑相加事必成，更逢吉將轉歡欣。旺相加臨神合神，進取婚姻兩事成。子丑相加，合處為用也。

The trigram Zi is added to Si, indicating the arrival of yang energy at its peak. The water in Zi, which is癸, combines with the earth in Si, which is戊, forming a harmonious relationship between water and earth. If this is accompanied by a favorable general, it will lead to prosperity. However, if it encounters Teng Snake or White Tiger, there will be no auspicious outcomes, even though there is a combination, the wishes will not be fulfilled, and things will become chaotic. Zi represents the beginning of yang, and by the time it reaches Si, it has become six yang, hence called extreme yang. The hidden癸 water in Zi combines with the hidden戊 earth in Si, forming a harmonious relationship between water and earth. If this is accompanied by a favorable general and the Five Phases are in a prosperous state, it will lead to prosperity. If it is accompanied by an unfavorable general, it will turn into misfortune. When Zi combines with Chou, the matter will certainly succeed, and if it meets a favorable general, it will bring even more joy. When a prosperous and strong deity is added and combines with the harmonious deity, both seeking advancement and discussing marriage will succeed. The combination of Zi and Chou is called Liu He, and this harmonious combination is used to initiate the transmission.

丑加巳上乘合龍，貴來舉薦兩相同。陽道消兮陽漸治，用神此理主父凶。丑為二陽，至巳上為極陽，若極則陰生，為陽道消，則陰治也。更乘龍、合，主暗求私禱事，不然主父凶。

The trigram Chou added to Si with the influence of Liu He and Azure Dragon indicates that a nobleman will recommend someone, bringing benefits from both sides. However, when the yang path reaches its peak, it will decline, and yin will take over. If the useful god aligns with this principle, it may indicate misfortune for the father. Chou is the position of two yangs, and when it arrives at Si, it becomes extreme yang. When yang reaches its peak, yin arises, so the yang path declines and the yin path prevails. If at this time Azure Dragon and Liu He are also present, it suggests secret requests and private prayers. Otherwise, it indicates misfortune for the father.

寅加酉上為用初，中未末與子上居，行人遠至及文書，傳墓為來有一失。

The trigram Yin is placed over You and serves as the first transmission. The middle transmission falls on Wei, and the final transmission falls on Zi. This indicates that a traveler from afar is coming, or there will be news or documents arriving. However, if the three transmissions pass through a tomb, although the person may arrive, something will be lost in the process.

乙庚用起見天罡，地上同辰亦此方。象主爭奪須預防，或於失脫見乖張。乙庚遁庚辰，辰在乙，主失脫並爭奪事。卯子作六合為日鬼，內外陰私。

On days of Yi and Geng, when the initiating transmission meets Tiangang (Chen), the Earth Plate also falls on Chen. The hexagram indicates conflict and competition, requiring prior caution or unusual occurrences regarding lost items. On days of Yi and Geng, the hidden stem results in Gengchen, with Chen falling on Yi, indicating loss and contention. The pairing of卯 and子 forms Liu He, transforming into the official ghost of the day stem, suggesting hidden matters both inside and outside.

庚酉辛寅若加臨，寅若加日病來侵。卯加三位木就金，利遂名成兩稱心。庚、酉、辛，乃申、酉、戌也，寅若加臨三位，更乘惡將，為有病來占。寅卯皆木也，寅臨三位為病，何也？答曰：寅為天之棟樑，臨金為損折之象，故主疾病，為利名為遂也。卯為太沖，臨金，有雕斲成器之象也。

If the stems Geng, You, and Xin are combined with Yin and Yin is then added to the day stem, illness will come; but if Mao is added to these three, wood will overcome metal, leading to both fame and fortune, and mutual satisfaction. Here, Geng, You, and Xin refer to Shen, You, and Xu. If Yin is added to these three and is accompanied by a malevolent general, it indicates a divination made while illness is present. Both Yin and Mao belong to wood, so why does Yin added to these three indicate illness, while Mao added to them brings benefit? The answer is: Yin is like a large beam of heaven's timber, and when it meets metal, it signifies being cut and broken, hence indicating illness; while Taichong, which is the alternate name for Mao among the Twelve Month Generals, is soft wood, and when it meets metal, it signifies being shaped into a useful object, hence achieving both fame and fortune.

寅卯並辰上見魁，戌加三位酒食推。舊事有財新事悲，虎臨僕逃足病時。寅乃青龍之位，卯乃六合之位，辰中有乙木，戌中有辛金，若戌加寅卯辰，則為酒食也。白虎主病，又為道路。天魁為奴，又為人足。若非僕逃，則主足病也。

Yin, Mao, and Chen are associated with Hekui (Xu). When Xu is placed on these three, it indicates the image of wine and food. At this time, old matters can bring wealth, but new matters may bring sorrow. If White Tiger is present, it is either a servant fleeing or an illness in the foot. Yin is the original position of Azure Dragon, Mao is the original position of Liu He, and Chen contains hidden Yi wood. Xu contains hidden Xin metal. When Xu is placed on Yin, Mao, and Chen, it signifies wine and food. White Tiger governs illness and roads; Hekui (Xu) governs servants and the foot of the person. Therefore, it is either a servant fleeing or an illness in the foot.

天罡為用象如何，舊事重新災自磨。酉前帶眾事皆和，干求長者福祿多。天罡為用，利占舊事。天罡，利見大人。官魁須分有奴人，轉官遷職喜氤氳；常人疾病或官刑，莫使常流取次聞。天罡克干為官魁。

What is the image of Tiangang (Chen) initiating transmission? Revisiting old matters will lead to the gradual elimination of misfortune; the one before You (metal) represents a leader guiding many, with all affairs harmonious. Seeking favors from elders will bring much fortune. When Tiangang initiates transmission, it is favorable for consulting about existing matters; when Tiangang is in charge, it is also favorable to meet important persons. The term "official leader" should be clearly understood whether it carries the image of servants: if someone in official position meets it, it indicates promotion and a flourishing atmosphere; if an ordinary person meets it, it may indicate illness or legal troubles. Do not casually let common people know this. When Tiangang (Chen) overcomes the day stem, it is called "official leader."

太乙加臨子占初，戌乃為鑄巳為爐。君子遷官或音書，常人官府事憂疑。巳加子為鑄印卦，仕人吉，常人主官憂也。巳為初傳命上金（財也），用財臨命法幽深。干財得遂喜相隨，財物無煩別用心。初傳克命上神，主利求財。

Taiyi (an alternate name for Si in the Twelve Month Generals) is placed over Zi and initiates the first transmission. Xu is like the mold for casting seals, and Si is like the furnace for melting metal: those with official positions may be promoted or receive official documents, while ordinary people may face worries or suspicions from authorities. When Si is placed over Zi, it is called the "Seal Casting Lesson," which is favorable for officials but brings worries about official matters for common people. If Si is the first transmission and the person's destiny is governed by the Metal element—since Metal is the thing that Si fire conquers, which represents wealth—this configuration of wealth over destiny is deeply significant: seeking wealth will be successful, and good fortune will follow, with wealth coming to hand without needing further effort. When the first transmission conquers the destiny's governing element, it indicates favorable outcomes for seeking wealth.

天乙登明為用初，陰陽不備亦同途。交克用事神不殊，事先不足後有餘。巳為雙女亥雙魚，用起須知兩事俱。或求或動皆音書，他人別處吉收扶。巳亥發用，主兩事動，或望間信，個人別處事皆吉。即返吟課也。

Heavenly Stem Geng (庚) and the Nobleman (贵人) with "Dengming" (登明), which is an alternate name for Hai in the Twelve Month Generals (十二月将), form the first transmission (初传). Even if the lesson pattern (课体) belongs to the category of yin and yang not being complete (阴阳不备), the principle remains the same: the upper and lower elements mutually attack each other, and this initiates the transmission (发用), with the divine meaning remaining unchanged, indicating that matters initially lack sufficiency but later become abundant. The position of Si (巳) in the star sequence (星次) belongs to the Double Female Palace (双女宫), while Hai (亥) belongs to the Double Fish Palace (双鱼宫). When these two positions initiate the transmission, there are two things happening simultaneously: whether seeking plans or moving about, they are related to messages and correspondence, and assistance can be received from others in distant places. When Si and Hai initiate the transmission, it indicates two matters starting at the same time, or a longing for messages from intermediaries, with favorable outcomes for matters happening elsewhere—this is essentially a reverse repetition lesson (返吟课).

勝光剋日為螣蛇，陰人離散事堪嗟。若不休妻及淫邪，不然孕婦在其家。午為一陰生，主婦人離散。若不休妻，必淫邪，不然孕婦淫泆事。

"Shengguang" (another name for the noon position of the Twelve Month Generals) overcomes the day stem and rides upon Teng Snake, indicating the scattering of female relatives and matters that are regrettable: either a divorce, or immoral affairs, or else a pregnant woman in the household. The position of Wu represents the beginning of Yin, which signifies the dispersion of women; if divorce does not occur, there must be immoral behavior, or else the pregnant woman lacks propriety.

勝光用貴加支神，宅中發願賽神明。辛日臨亥最為親，聖法流傳事更真。勝光臨亥為德鄉，婚姻有象不相當。立名四絕病人亡，隔絕舊事可參詳。午加亥上，德合也，雖主婚姻事，則主不成，絕鄉故也。若發用在四立上，又剋日者，病人死。利解釋事，絕故也。

Shengguang (Wu) initiating the transmission with the Nobleman placed on the Day Branch indicates that the family may make vows and repay deities; on a Xin day, the presence of Wu on Hai is especially close, and this set of teachings passed down by the master is more genuine. Although Shengguang on Hai is a place of virtue harmony, when it comes to marriage, it has an image but not the reality, and the couple cannot be matched. This pattern is called Four Extremes. When predicting illness, it indicates death; however, it can be used to interpret matters of separation and resolution. Wu on Hai is a virtue harmony, although it symbolizes marriage, it indicates failure because Hai is the extreme of Wu. If the initiating transmission falls on the Start of Spring, Start of Summer, Start of Autumn, or Start of Winter, and it then overcomes the Day Stem, the patient will die. This pattern is favorable for predicting the resolution of past matters, precisely because it is an extreme.

午加亥上見極陰，勝光為火火為心。心神熒惑疑慮真，總疑災害不相親。午為一陰之地，至亥為極陰。隆光屬火，在人為心，臨亥被克，必有疑惑之理。

When the Wu stem is placed on the Hai branch, it reaches the extreme of yin: Shengguang belongs to fire, which corresponds to the heart in the human body. The heart spirit is disturbed by the planet Fluorescent Mars, causing genuine doubts and constant suspicion of calamity, leading to a lack of closeness with others. The Wu branch is originally the place where the first yin begins, but when it reaches Hai, it becomes the extreme of yin. Shengguang, being fire, corresponds to the heart, and when it is placed on Hai, it is overcome by water, causing the heart to generate doubts.

勝光太乙主文書，用或來加命上居，更逢貴雀莫躊躕，若見龍常皆可圖。午加酉上吉相扶，進取求遷疑可圖。逢凶恐怪有憂疑，先是疑難後得蘇。午者，火也，加酉金，死，必是疑怕之事，終則吉也。謂高蓋乘軒卦也，主隔中通也。

Shengguang (Wu) and Taiyi (Si) both govern documents and writings: if they initiate transmission or are placed over the native's destiny, and if they meet the Nobleman or Vermilion Bird, there is no need to hesitate. If they meet the Azure Dragon or Tai Chang, the matter can be planned. When Wu is placed over You, auspicious spirits support, so seeking advancement or promotion is hopeful. However, if encountering malevolent generals, there may be strange worries and doubts, with the situation being difficult at first but smooth later. Wu is fire, placed over You metal, fire reaches You which is its dead place, so it must be matters of doubt and fear, but the outcome is ultimately favorable. This pattern is called "Gao Gai Cheng Xuan," indicating that even amidst obstacles, success can be achieved.

申加巳上六合神，玄胎生年又為真。六合內戰子災迍，不然謀妁議婚姻。為長生玄胎也，生婚姻有成之象。六合為子息也，乘申、酉為內戰，主子孫災病。年命上逢傳送申，傳送臨時災病侵。更加凶將伏沉昏，庚申白虎位酉金。

The Moon General is Shen, placed over Si, and it is accompanied by Liu He. This is a situation of Xuantai (a hidden and developing state) combined with Growth, which is a very authentic omen. If Liu He encounters an internal conflict, there will be misfortune and hardship for children and grandchildren, or else someone may propose marriage. Shen over Si indicates Xuantai and Growth, which signifies a favorable omen for marriage. Liu He represents children, and when it is on the position of metal (Shen or You), it indicates internal conflict, which suggests misfortune and illness for descendants. If the person's birth year and destiny encounter "Chuansong" (a term for the Month General Shen in the Twelve Month Generals), or if Chuansong falls in the time of divination, illness will come. If combined withInauspicious General (malevolent generals), the person will become confused and listless. Geng, Shen, and White Tiger all belong to metal, and their position is You.

酉加巳上用朱禽，青龍貴位要加臨。干貴求財有信音，三事占來多稱心。酉加巳上，乘朱雀，宜占信音。青龍宜占財帛，貴人宜干貴。

The trigram You is placed over Si with Vermilion Bird as the initiating transmission, and also with Azure Dragon and Nobleman accompanying it. In this case, divination concerning seeking the favor of a nobleman, acquiring wealth, and waiting for news will all be favorable. The trigram You over Si with Vermilion Bird is suitable for divining about messages; with Azure Dragon, it is suitable for divining about wealth; and with Nobleman, it is suitable for seeking the favor of a nobleman.

初傳年命有從魁，從魁不樂有憂疑。為財為信有凶期，吉將逢來百事宜。酉為八月建，刑位在內，德位在外，主行肅獨立核算氣，萬物雕零啾唧，憂疑不樂。忌乘刑將。若乘吉將，主先憂後喜。天上從魁酉作雞，雞能報信法堪依。上臨本命事相宜，信息須知早晚歸。日辰、年命、三傳、太歲見酉，乘朱雀，主信。

The first transmission or the person's birth year stem if it is on the position of Congkui (You) will cause inner discomfort and much worry and doubt; whether divining about wealth or messages, there may be ominous signs, but as long as it is accompanied by a favorable general, everything will still be appropriate. You is the month builder of the eighth month, with the afflicted position inside and the beneficial position outside. When You is in command, it is the time of severity and killing, with all things withering and insects and birds crying, thus indicating worry, doubt and unhappiness. It is most undesirable if it is accompanied by a harmful general; if it is accompanied by a favorable general, then there will be initial worry followed by joy. The Congkui on the heaven plate belongs to You, which in the zodiac is the rooster. The rooster can announce the dawn and convey messages, so this method of interpretation can be relied upon. When Congkui is on the person's birth year, all matters will be appropriate, and messages will eventually be heard. If the day stem and day branch, the person's birth year, the three transmissions, and the heavenly stem of the year all show You and are accompanied by the Vermilion Bird, it indicates that messages will arrive.

占人命上見魁罡，來情必動往他方。天驛二馬用更當，須知此法歸為良。天馬，正月午，順行六陽辰。魁罡、二馬臨命主動，發用亦然。

The person being divined's birth chart shows Hekui (Xu) and Tiangang (Chen). This indicates that the person is definitely going to move to another place. If both Tianma and Yimai (post-horse) are used in the divination, it becomes even more certain. This method can be considered reliable. Tianma starts at Wu from the first lunar month and proceeds in order through the six Yang branches. Hekui, Tiangang, Tianma, and Yimai all indicate movement when they appear in the birth chart. They also indicate movement when they are used as the first transmission.

登明忽來傳上居，干求貴位必懸魚。卯未同傳事不虛，祈禱求人見福餘。登明刑害虎朱勾，獄訟爭論事不休。凡事如芽殘未謀，欲動求人疑不周。亥為自刑，又為極陰之位，若乘白、朱、勾，必有訟獄之象。亥為十月，萬物收藏之象，惟有求用，隨進退，不自快也。

Dengming (Hai) suddenly appearing in the three transmissions indicates that seeking favor from the powerful will surely result in honor and official rank. If Mao and Wei also appear in the three transmissions to form the triple harmony of Hai-Mao-Wei, the matter will not fail, and prayers to deities or relying on others will bring additional blessings. However, if Dengming is harmed or punished, and rides on White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, or Gou Chen, there will be litigation and disputes. At this time, all affairs are like newly sprouted shoots being crushed, plans are difficult to complete thoroughly, and any attempt to act or rely on others will leave the mind uncertain. Hai is a position of self-punishment and also an extremely yin place. If it rides on White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, or Gou Chen, there will certainly be signs of lawsuits. Hai corresponds to the tenth month, which symbolizes the gathering and storing of all things. One can only advance or retreat according to circumstances, but the mind remains unsettled.

貴人臨命喜非常，有喜無憂百事昌。凶中尚乃免災殃，吉事占來尤福祥。求貴先須看所乘，貴上神詳命上神。三刑剋害事難成，德合相生便可親。天乙所乘神與命上神交互生、合、德、比為吉，刑、沖、破、害、克戰者為凶，不可干求也。

The Nobleman is over the native's destiny, bringing extraordinary joy and celebration, with happiness without worry, and all affairs flourishing; even if in a dangerous situation, calamity can be avoided. When seeking the Nobleman, first look at the deity that the Nobleman is riding upon, then compare the deity of the Nobleman with the deity of the native's destiny: if they form the Three Punishments, mutual control, or mutual harm, the matter will not succeed; if they are harmonious, mutually generating, harmonious, or beneficial, then they can be close. If the deity that the Nobleman is riding upon and the deity of the native's destiny mutually generate, harmonize, are beneficial, or harmonious, it is auspicious; if they mutually punish, conflict, break, harm, or control each other, it is inauspicious, and one should not go seeking.

晝夜貴人臨命宮，夜得日貴互相同。壬癸最宜用太沖，大宜干貴百相從。貴人沖處是天空，常人虛詐卻難容，君子文書有始終，利占奏對必遭逢。天空為直符、奏書之神。君子德之為文書，利益。小人得之，不可託人，奸詐之兆。

When the Nobleman of Day and the Nobleman of Night are in the native's palace, if one divines at night and the Nobleman of Day is used, it has the same effect. On days of Ren and Gui, using the Trigram Taichong (Mao) as the Initiating Transmission is most favorable, greatly benefiting those seeking the Nobleman. All affairs will proceed smoothly. The position conflicting with the Nobleman is Tian Kong. For ordinary people, encountering Tian Kong means fraud and falsehood cannot take root; for officials, it signifies that official documents will have a beginning and an end, and it is favorable for making recommendations and giving advice, ensuring favorable results. Tian Kong is the god of direct command and official documents: for gentlemen, it signifies benefits in official matters; for petty people, it indicates that they cannot be trusted with others, and is a sign of deceit.

五行遙合或德鄉，貴人合處兩相當。癸日彈射太乙方，動望須知有吉祥。貴人用事皆吉。癸日彈射，巳為日德；辛日蒿矢，巳為日合。皆用太乙是也。遠行幹事吉祥。

The Five Phases connect from a distance or fall into the place of the moral god, and where the nobleman's affinity meets, they are exactly in harmony. On a癸 day, the shooting arrow pattern uses the Taiyi (Si) direction. Any action or hope can be known as auspicious. When the nobleman is involved, it is generally favorable. On a癸 day, the shooting arrow pattern uses Si as the day's moral god; on a辛 day, the grass arrow pattern uses Si as the day's affinity. Both patterns involve the Taiyi (Si). This configuration brings auspicious results when traveling far and handling affairs.

螣蛇所主告君知，本命逢來大端疑。十分干事九分時，常懷猶豫意遲遲。螣蛇玄武用初傳，專主朝朝事必然。午加亥上意同緣，五行受氣孕胎言。螣蛇家住丁巳，玄武家住癸亥，巳、亥見胎神，婦人占之，專主身孕。午加亥、酉加寅、子居巳、卯臨申，俱同也。

The matters governed by Teng Snake are clearly explained here: if it falls on the person's birth stem, the person will be greatly confused; for matters that are very important, there is only a 90% chance of success, and the mind is often uncertain, delaying decisions. If Teng Snake or Black Tortoise is used as the first transmission, there will be daily troubles, which is the same meaning. When Wu is added to Hai, it also conveys the same idea, both referring to the concept of the Five Phases generating and nurturing life. Teng Snake's original position is Dingsi, and Black Tortoise's original position is Guihai; when Si and Hai encounter theFetal Spirit (fetus deity), if a woman divines, it specifically indicates pregnancy. The patterns of Wu added to Hai, You added to Yin, Zi residing in Si, and Mao arriving at Shen all have the same reasoning.

螣蛇玄武作初中，須知終處見青龍。用臨支上定其宗，失財失物與災凶。螣蛇玄武共青龍，三傳共見不為凶。玄武象龜龍蛇同，龍蛇物類喜重重。三將一體，須是甲戊庚三日得潤下卦，在秋冬時占之為福也。

If Teng Snake serves as the first transmission and Black Tortoise as the middle transmission, then we need to check if the final transmission is Azure Dragon. If the initiating transmission falls upon the day branch, the outcome of the matter is determined, often indicating loss of wealth, loss of objects, or misfortune. However, if Teng Snake, Black Tortoise, and Azure Dragon appear together in the three transmissions, it is not considered ominous. Black Tortoise symbolizes a turtle, and along with Dragon and Snake, they belong to the category of scales and shells. The gathering of Dragon and Snake signifies abundant joy. These three generals are essentially one, but they only form a favorable omen when the divination is cast on a Jia day, Wu day, or Geng day, and the course is started in autumn or winter.

朱雀剋日事紛紜，望事求財總不成。婦人為撓不合情，百章訣內見甚真。朱雀乘神克天乙，不可干貴、文書事。朱雀臨神剋日支，定知宅上禍殃隨。不然門戶訟官詞，此法微妙更幽奇。朱雀來乘卯臨申，多因信息在他程。三傳和合期有成，門前問信有來真。朱雀為信，卯亦主信，加申為絕，主信至也。

The Vermilion Bird conquers the day stem, indicating that matters will be chaotic and unsettled, with difficulties in pursuing affairs or seeking wealth. There may also be interference from women and conflicts that go against reason—this is most clearly described in the Hundred Chapters Manual. If the deity associated with the Vermilion Bird conquers the nobleman, one should not seek help from authority or handle official documents. If the deity associated with the Vermilion Bird conquers the day branch, it can be determined that there will be continuous misfortunes at home, or there will be lawsuits between family members. This method is subtle and profound. When the Vermilion Bird is on卯 and over 申, it often indicates that information is still on the way. If the three transmissions are harmonious, there will be a chance of success, and someone will come to inquire at the door, confirming that the message has arrived. The Vermilion Bird governs messages, and卯 also governs messages; when卯 is placed over 申, which is a dead position, it paradoxically indicates that the information will arrive.

占人命上見朱禽，象主文書及信音。王相相生作加臨，合處須知事稱心。朱雀臨命，主文書、信音，若與命克、刑、沖、破、害，為凶信，凡事不成；生、合、德、比則吉。

The person being divined sees the Vermilion Bird in their native stem. This symbolizes documents and messages. If the Vermilion Bird is prosperous and strong and also generates the native stem, then wherever it meets, things will go smoothly. The Vermilion Bird over the native stem indicates documents and messages. However, if it conflicts, is harmed, clashes, breaks, or harms the native stem, then the news will be bad, and nothing will succeed. If it generates, harmonizes, forms virtue, or is like and harmonious with the native stem, then it will be auspicious.

用起命上見勾陳，百般留滯屈難伸。不然事有兩般心，諸般秘法必然雲。發用、命上見勾陳，占人主留滯、兩頭事，及求謀託人用意也。

When the Gou Chen appears in the initiating transmission or in the native's chart, all matters will be delayed and obstructed, with grievances difficult to express. Alternatively, it may indicate indecision and divided intentions in matters. All secret manuals agree on this. If Gou Chen appears in both the initiating transmission and the native's chart, it suggests that the person involved is hindered and delayed, with matters concerning two sides and worries on both ends. It also indicates that when seeking advice or assistance, there are hidden intentions in the mind.

占財緊要視青龍，用起或加在命宮。加臨王相相生處，須知財利喜重重。青龍乃財神，日辰、三傳、年命及時上逢之有財，若王相尤吉。五行生處見青龍，財帛如意事兼容。壬癸日占申上逢，丙丁火日功曹同。龍作鬼與墓，主病纏身。

Divination for wealth is most important when considering the Azure Dragon. If the Azure Dragon initiates the transmission or is placed in the native's palace, and if it is prosperous and strong at that location, it indicates abundant wealth and good fortune. The Azure Dragon represents the god of wealth. If it appears in the day stem, day branch, three transmissions, the year's native, or the time of divination, it signifies wealth. If it is even more prosperous, it is even more auspicious. When the Azure Dragon appears at the place of growth in the Five Phases, wealth will be smooth and all matters will be harmonious. For example, on a壬 or癸 day, encountering申, which is the water's growth, is favorable. For丙 or丁 days, which belong to fire, encountering 'Gongcao' (another name for寅 in the Twelve Month Generals, which is the fire's growth) is also favorable. However, if the Azure Dragon acts as an official ghost or is in a tomb, it may instead indicate illness and suffering.