A return echo divination lesson.

凡課十二神各居沖位，取相剋為用，曰返吟課。蓋諸神返其位，坎離交易，震兌互換，日辰陰陽往來克賊，反覆呻吟，故名返吟。凡占來者思去，離者思歸，得失未可一定，惟有利復舊事。統震之體，重重震驚之課也。

Whenever the twelve heavenly spirits fall in positions opposite to their respective mansions during the casting of a divination, the first transmission is chosen as the one that is mutually controlling with the other. This is called "returning echo lesson." Its cause is that the month general and the time of divination are in opposition six positions, causing all spirits to flip to the opposite side: the northern Kan position exchanges with the southern Li position, the eastern Zhen position exchanges with the western Dui position, and the yin and yang of the day stem and day branch mutually control each other, repeatedly echoing and sighing. Therefore, it is called "returning echo." When this lesson is obtained, those who want to leave are reluctant to go, and those who want to leave are eager to return, and neither gain nor loss is determined. Only returning to old matters and resuming old occupations is beneficial. It corresponds to the Zhen hexagram of the Zhou Changes, representing a lesson pattern of being startled repeatedly one after another.

象曰：“高岸為谷，深谷為陵。得物乃失，敗物反成。安營離散，出陣虛驚。得生於外，害人自承”。如巳亥巳返吟，多主改動取索，財物文章事。卯酉卯，占家宅門戶道路事。寅申寅，占遠行移動爭訟事。遇凶神凶將，主損失，雖動無益，有重重驚惱，則應六五“往來，厲億”凶象。遇吉神將，主赴省求恩，轉官之喜，則應初九“笑言啞啞”吉象也。

The imagery and words from the "Book of Poetry" are used in the interpretation: a high embankment becomes a deep valley, and the deep valley becomes a mountain range; something you have in hand is lost, and something you thought would fail turns out to succeed; the camp that is set up will scatter, and the army that is arrayed will face a false alarm; vitality comes from outside, but calamity must be borne oneself. Specifically, the three transmittances (三传) of巳,亥, and巳 are repeated in a returning manner, often indicating matters of change, demands, and documents related to property; the three transmittances of卯,酉, and卯 relate to matters concerning the family residence, doors, and roads; the three transmittances of寅,申, and寅 relate to matters of long journeys, relocation, and disputes. If aInauspicious Spirit (malevolent deity) andInauspicious General (malevolent general) are encountered, there will be losses, and although action is taken, it will bring no benefit, and there will be continuous disturbances and troubles, corresponding to the ominous image of the sixth line of the Zhen hexagram, "Zhen comes and goes with danger." If a吉神 (benevolent deity) and吉将 (benevolent general) are encountered, it indicates a favorable situation, such as seeking favor in the capital, or a promotion in official position, corresponding to the auspicious image of the first line of the Zhen hexagram, "The ruler laughs joyfully."

如庚戌日寅時申將占，十二神各居沖位，為返吟格。 寅白 申蛇 寅白 六 元 蛇 白 戌 辰 申 寅 辰 戌 寅 庚 亥子丑寅 戌 卯 酉 辰 申未午巳

On Gengxu day, at the hour of Yin, the month general is Shen. Shen and Yin are directly opposing each other. Furthermore, after placing the heavenly plate, each god is positioned in the palace that is opposite to its own. This forms the pattern of reverse repetition. Geng is lodged in Shen, and Shen has Yin on top, so the first transmission is Yin with Geng on top. Yin has Shen on top, so the second transmission is Shen with Yin on top. The day branch is Xu, and Xu has Chen on top, so the third transmission is Chen with Xu on top. Chen has Xu on top, so the fourth transmission is Xu with Chen on top. Among the four lessons, the first lesson has Yin wood on top and Geng metal below, with the lower element overcoming the upper one, which is called 'thief'. This is taken as the first transmission, so the first transmission is Yin. Yin has Shen on top, which is the second transmission. Shen has Yin on top, which is the third transmission. The three transmissions are Yin, Shen, and Yin, repeating back and forth, clearly showing the pattern of reverse repetition. The first and third transmissions, Yin, both ride on 'White Tiger', the second transmission, Shen, rides on 'Teng Snake'. The four lessons also contain 'Liu He' and 'Black Tortoise'.

凡返吟課無相剋，以支辰傍射敵上神為用，曰井欄格。蓋返吟多相剋，無克惟四日，己丑、丁丑、辛未、辛丑。然丑無克，以丑宮癸水遙射巳宮丙火；未無克，以未宮己土遙射亥宮壬水。故丑日以巳上亥神為用，未日以亥上巳神為用。如傍井倚欄，斜沖射之，不易井外，故名井欄射。井欄無來去，必中投辰上神，而末投日上神為傳，此其法也。占者無事依倚，一身兩用之體也。

In a reverse echo chart, if none of the four lessons are mutually controlling, the first transmission is determined by the day branch's opposite god, using the upper god of that opposite position. This is called "Well Frame Pattern." Reverse echo charts usually involve mutual control, but when there is no mutual control, it only occurs on the days of Jichou, Dingchou, Xinwei, and Xinchou. On days with Chou, since there is no mutual control, the癸water hidden in the Chou palace is used to remotely shoot at the丙fire in the Si palace; on days with Wei, since there is no mutual control, the己earth hidden in the Wei palace is used to remotely shoot at the壬water in the Hai palace. Therefore, on Chou days, the initial transmission is taken from the亥god at the Si position on the earth plate, and on Wei days, the initial transmission is taken from the巳god at the Hai position on the earth plate. This situation is like a person leaning against the well frame, shooting at the well from the side, but the arrow cannot exit the well mouth, hence it is called "Well Frame Shooting." Since the well frame has no incoming or outgoing, the middle transmission must fall on the upper god of the day branch, and the final transmission must fall on the upper god of the day stem. This is the fixed method for determining the transmissions. When this chart is drawn, it is like having no support, and one body has to serve two purposes.

象曰：“行人阻遏，盜賊相攻。內外多怪，上下不恭。傍求事就，直求道窮。三傳救護，喜見青龍”。如神將凶則有凶象，吉則有吉象。

The image text says: The person going out meets obstacles and cannot proceed; thieves come to attack each other; strange events occur both inside and outside the home, and there is no harmony between superiors and inferiors; one can still accomplish things by taking a roundabout approach, but going straight ahead leads to no way out; among the three transmissions, if there is a deity of protection, it is most pleasing to see the Azure Dragon. In summary, if the divine general is auspicious, auspicious signs appear; if it is inauspicious, inauspicious signs appear.

假如正月辛丑日巳時亥將占，反吟無克，以丑支遙射巳上亥為用，曰井欄射格。 亥青 未蛇 辰陰 白 蛇 勾 陰 丑 未 戌 辰 未 丑 辰 辛 亥子丑寅 戌 卯 酉 辰 申未午巳

For example, on the day of Xinchou in the first lunar month, starting a divination at the hour of Si, the month general is Hai. Hai and Si are in opposition, so all the heavenly palace deities are reversed to their opposite palaces, which is called reverse chanting. The Azure Dragon (青龙) is located in Xu, and Xu has Chen, so the first transmission is Chen with Jia; Chen has Xu, so the second transmission is Xu with Chen; the day branch is Chou, and Chou has Wei, so the third transmission is Wei with Chou; Wei has Chou, so the fourth transmission is Chou with Wei. The four lessons are mutually generating and not in conflict, so the method of well-lan shooting is used: the day branch Chou is remotely directed to the opposite Si palace, taking the earth palace Si position's Hai as the first transmission. The middle transmission is directed to the day branch deity Wei, and the final transmission is directed to the day stem deity Chen. The three transmissions are Hai, Wei, and Chen, forming the well-lan shooting pattern. The first transmission Hai is accompanied by the Azure Dragon, the middle transmission Wei is accompanied by the Teng Snake, and the final transmission Chen is accompanied by Tai Yin.

《訂訛》：返吟，亦名無依，十二神互換其位，有克照常克賊比涉等項論。彼此相沖往來，諮嗟不寧，故名返吟。且十二神各易本位，無所憑藉依附，故名無依。

"The Ding'e says: Reverse recitation is also called 'wu yi' (no reliance). It is when the twelve heavenly kings exchange positions. If there is mutual control, the first transmission is still determined according to the usual rules of zhe ke, bi yong, and she hai. The upper and lower mutually conflict, coming and going, so one can only lament and sigh, unable to attain peace, hence called 'reverse recitation'; moreover, all the twelve kings have left their original positions, thus having no reliance and no place to depend on, so it is also called 'wu yi'."

占主事帶兩途，遠近繫心，往返無常，欲動不動。禍自外來，事從下起。背逆分離，有疑莫決。安營離散，出陣敗奔。來者思去，去者復來。得失未有一定，巢穴改宮易位，親情無始終，病亦兩症相侵，行多反覆。惟利復舊事。大都凡動無憑，但當久動思靜而已。巳亥巳占改動、取索、財物、文字事，卯酉卯占家宅、門戶、道路事，寅申寅占遠行、移動、爭訟事。神將凶俱主凶動，有重重驚惱。此課多主動，若去來空亡又不以動論。

In divination, if an affair involves two paths, both distant and near, and the mind is constantly wavering, unable to decide, then misfortune comes from outside and disputes arise from below. People part ways, yet doubts remain unresolved. Those who are settled may scatter, and those who go out may flee. Those who come wish to leave, while those who leave return. Gain and loss remain uncertain, residence changes, family relationships are incomplete, and illness involves two conflicting conditions. Travel is repeated and uncertain. Only restoring old matters brings benefit. Generally, all actions lack support, and one should seek stillness after prolonged movement. If the three transmissions are巳,亥,巳, it concerns movement, debt, property, and documents. If they are卯,酉,卯, it concerns home, gates, and roads. If they are寅,申,寅, it concerns long journeys, relocation, and disputes. If the spirits and generals are凶, then movement brings disaster, and troubles follow one after another. This lesson is mostly about action, but if both directions fall into Kongwang, then it cannot be judged by movement alone.

井欄射，亦名無親。返吟課無克，以支辰斜射為用，中傳取支，末傳取干。蓋無克者，惟丁未、己未、辛未、丁丑、己丑、辛丑六日。丑無克，以丑宮癸水遙射巳宮丙火，未無克，以未宮己土遙射亥宮壬水。故丑日以巳上亥神為用，未日以亥上巳神為用。如傍井倚欄，斜沖射之，不出井外，故名井欄射。全是沖開渙散不屬，故又名無親。

The term "Well Bracket Shooting" is also called "No Kinship." In a reverse transmission lesson, when the four lessons are not being overcome, the first transmission is obtained by taking the day branch diagonally, the middle transmission is taken from the god above the day branch, and the final transmission is taken from the god above the day stem. Only six days qualify for this condition: Dingwei, Jiwei, Xinwei, Dingchou, Jichou, and Xinchou. When there is no overcoming on Chou, the癸water in the Chou palace is used to shoot remotely at the丙fire in the Si palace; when there is no overcoming on Wei, the己earth in the Wei palace is used to shoot remotely at the壬water in the Hai palace. Therefore, on Chou days, the initial transmission is taken from the Hai position on the earth plate's Si position, and on Wei days, the initial transmission is taken from the Si position on the earth plate's Hai position. This is like leaning against the well bracket and shooting diagonally inward, where the arrow cannot leave the well mouth, hence it is called "Well Bracket Shooting." The entire lesson pattern is completely dispersed, scattered, and not connected, hence it is also called "No Kinship."

占主內外多怪，上下睽隔，井上架木，易欹易斜，不能長久之象。動則宜，靜則擾。事無憑依，一身兩用，傍求易就，直道難容，凡事速成易破。此課如遇吉神良將，凡事半遂，尤喜見青龍救護也。

Divination interpretation: Strange events occur both inside and outside the family, with people at odds and separated; it is like several pieces of wood placed on top of a well, which tilt easily when pressed or touched, indicating an unstable situation. This reading favors action rather than inaction, as remaining still may lead to disturbance. Matters lack support, and one person must take on the role of two. It is easier to achieve goals by taking an indirect approach rather than a direct one. Things may develop quickly but also collapse quickly. If fortunate deities or capable generals are involved, about half of the matter may be accomplished, especially if the Azure Dragon appears to provide protection.

《觀月經》：返吟無依卦。己未連丁未，返吟是兩般。此二卦為無依也。假令亥將巳時占，丁未日，一課丑丁，二課未丑，以未直中亥上見太乙為初傳也。此二課猶屬八專，陰日逆退三辰為用，初傳日上丑，辰上亦是丑作中末傳也。己未日同。臣背明君意，子欺怨父心。無端須絕後，有罪自相擒。更若逢凶將，乖狡禍尤深。此返吟二課更逢凶將，故主災禍也。

The "Observing the Monthly Cycle" text discusses the reverse transmission without support in the hexagram. On the days of Jiwei and Dingwei, the reverse transmission is taken differently from other reverse transmissions, and can be viewed in two ways—both days belong to the category of no support. For example, using the亥 general (Heavenly Stem) added to the巳 hour to cast the divination, when encountering the day of Dingwei, the Ding is lodged in the Wei palace, and the Wei position has the Chou, so the first transmission is Chou added to Ding. The Chou position has the Wei, so the second transmission is Wei added to Chou. According to the well frame method, the Wei is directly opposite the亥 palace, so the亥 position on the earth plate, which has the巳 (the name of the month general is "Taiyi"), is taken as the first transmission. However, these two divinations also meet the conditions of the eight special transmissions. According to the method of reversing three trines for yin days, the first transmission falls on the day stem's god Chou, and the day branch's god is also Chou, so it is used as the middle and final transmissions. The situation on the day of Jiwei is the same. The rhyme says: the intention of ministers abandoning a wise sovereign, sons deceiving and resenting their fathers; there will be worries of no descendants without cause, and those who already have guilt will fall into a trap; if further encountering凶 generals, rebellious and cunning, misfortunes will be especially severe. This refers to the reverse transmissions on these two days encountering凶 generals, hence indicating calamity.

返吟：返吟居易位，坎戶入離宮。返吟有不克，柔日以辰沖。無克者，丁丑、辛丑、丁未、己未、辛未、己丑，以辰直沖為用也。沖處初傳發，臨辰卻作中。雖然看日上，所見乃為終。假令正月將辛丑日巳時占，一課辰辛，二課戌辰，三課未丑，四課丑未，俱不相剋，用丑直沖，巳上見登明為初傳也，以辰上見小吉為中傳，日上見天罡為末傳也。此是課家法，學人莫亂攻。看是辰沖何神為用，辰中、日末是課法也。

In the case of a reversed transmission, all twelve heavenly stems are changed in position, with the gate of the northern Kan palace moving into the southern Li palace. Reversed transmissions can also be without mutual control; in such cases, on Yin days, the day branch is used to directly oppose and determine the initial transmission. Days without mutual control are: Dingchou, Xinchou, Dingwei, Jiwei, Xinwei, and Jichou. On these days, the initial transmission is determined by the day branch directly opposing its opposite. The heavenly stem on the opposing position becomes the initial transmission, the heavenly stem on the day branch becomes the middle transmission, and then the heavenly stem on the day stem is observed to determine the final transmission. For example, in the first month with the Hai general (Dengming) at the hour of Si, on the day of Xinchou, the four lessons are: Chen added to Xin, Xu added to Chen, Wei added to Chou, and Chou added to Wei. None of the four lessons are in mutual control, so the day branch Chou directly opposes its opposite. On the earth plate at the position of Si, we find Hai (the name of the month general, Dengming) as the initial transmission. On the day branch, we find Wei (the name of Xiaoji) as the middle transmission. On the day stem, we find Chen (the name of Tiangang) as the final transmission. This is the established method of the壬课 school. Learners should not arbitrarily fabricate interpretations. The key point is to observe which heavenly stem is opposed by the day branch and use that as the initial transmission. Then, the heavenly stem on the day branch is used for the middle transmission, and the heavenly stem on the day stem is used for the final transmission. This is the method of the lesson.

凶卦盜賊起，凶卦為傷，盜賊以應也。去者路難通。父子不和睦，主父子分離，有路難通不和順也。親情無始終。三傳如有救，翻禍見青龍。青龍是卦中喜神，重審卦注。定主反禍為福者也。

The song says, "A凶卦 indicates thieves arise," meaning that if the lesson pattern is凶, it leads to injury, and the matter of thieves will be fulfilled. "Those who have left find the road difficult to travel" means that those who have departed encounter obstacles on their way. "Father and son are not harmonious" indicates separation between father and son, difficulty in travel, and lack of harmony between them. "Family affection has no beginning or end" means that the relationship with relatives is difficult to conclude well. "If the three transmissions have a rescue, misfortune turns into the Azure Dragon" means that the Azure Dragon is the auspicious deity in this lesson. For details, refer to the annotations of "重审课"; as long as it appears, it will certainly turn misfortune into good fortune.

《心鏡》：無依是返吟，逃者遠追尋。合者應分散，安巢別改林。守官須易位，結友也分襟。臣子俱懷怨，夫妻有外心。所為多重複，占病兩般侵。

The "Heart Mirror" says: "No reliance indicates a reverse repetition." When predicting a person's escape, the person has run far away, so one must search far; originally partners should be separated; a built nest must be moved to another forest. Officials must be transferred to different posts; friends will part ways; both ministers and sons harbor resentment; husbands and wives have outside attachments. Matters done repeatedly indicate that the same thing happens again and again; when predicting illness, it means two diseases interfere with each other.

《袖中金》：返吟，陰陽各異其位，刑沖破害，事帶兩端。天地乖隔，南北相違。睽而復合，反而復往。欲不動則擾亂。又云，無依是返吟，刑沖破害，事帶兩途，遠近繫心，更相仇怨。且反覆而呻吟，是無預奪而嘆息也。睽而復合，反而更往，欲動不動，疑貳不決，事從外起，臣慢其君，子逆其父，夫妻離背，朋友失義，凡動無得，何以依戀。惟當久動思靜。

The "Xiu Zhong Jin" says: A reverse lesson involves yin and yang swapping positions, with punishment, clash, destruction, and harm all present, and matters always involving two sides. Heaven and earth are separated and disconnected, with north and south opposing each other; talent is discordant yet comes together, and then turns back yet moves forward; thoughts cannot be settled, yet are disturbed instead. It also says: Being without support is reverse, with punishment, clash, destruction, and harm all present, one matter splitting into two paths, distant and near both troubling the heart, and mutual resentment arising. Turning over and over in lamentation, it is as if no one takes anything away, yet one sighs alone. Separated yet reunited, turning back yet moving forward, wanting to act yet unable to, the heart hesitating between two options; troubles arise from outside, ministers neglecting the sovereign, sons rebelling against fathers, couples separating and abandoning each other, friends losing their loyalty; any action brings nothing, so what can one cling to? Only after prolonged movement, turning to stillness is the way.

柔日非一事，須有兩事，事成亦破。子午乘蛇，官病災凶。卯酉乘合，人離財散。寅申乘龍，隔牆有禍。巳亥辛日減德，辰戌多凶，不論空亡。丑未不吉。惟癸日約期不爽。六陰日謂之井欄課，如井上架木，易欹易斜，不能長久之象也。

On an odd day, when the divination shows a reversed pattern, there are often not just one but two matters involved, and even if the matters are resolved, there will still be a breakdown. If the '子' and '午' branches are accompanied by 'Teng Snake', it indicates disputes, illness, and misfortune. If the '卯' and '酉' branches are accompanied by 'Liu He', it suggests discord among people and loss of wealth. If the '寅' and '申' branches are accompanied by 'Azure Dragon', it indicates misfortune even if there is a wall between. The '巳' and '亥' branches, when appearing on days with 'Xin', will weaken the power of the moral spirits. The '辰' and '戌' branches are generally ominous, and even if they fall into 'Kongwang', they are unavoidable. The '丑' and '未' branches are also not auspicious. Only on a 'Gui' day, the agreed-upon time will not be missed. As for the reversed patterns on the six odd days, they are called 'Well Frame Lesson', like a wooden frame on a well's mouth, which tilts easily when pressed or touched, indicating an unstable situation that cannot last long.

《指要》：天地乘隔，南北相違之象。占事動則宜，靜則擾，主兩事。俱陰主滯，用旺相始宜。所主皆速。卯酉上發用，主門戶動搖。若遇井欄射取傳，占事難成易破，雖遇吉神，亦是半遂。一雲反覆不定，病主兩症。

The "Zhi Yao" says: Reverse transmission indicates a situation where heaven and earth are separated and the north and south are in conflict. When divining, it is favorable to movement rather than stillness; once stillness occurs, it will be disturbed, and one divination will bring about two matters. If all three transmissions are yin, it indicates delay; only when the first transmission is prosperous and strong is it considered appropriate. The matters it indicates usually come quickly. If the first transmission occurs on卯 or酉, it indicates instability in the household. If the method of taking transmission is well-barrel shooting, the divination indicates difficulty in achieving success and ease in failure, even if a good deity is encountered, only half of the matter can be fulfilled. Another view is: this lesson is unstable, and when divining about illness, it indicates the occurrence of two diseases at the same time.

凡課用神、日辰旺相，吉神在中，為三光課。蓋日為人，旺相，不但諸鬼不能勝，而人口又能崢嶸，一也；辰為宅，旺相，不但宅居廣寬，而諸邪又不能入，二也；用神為日用動作，旺相，不惟所干無阻，而又事得光耀，三也。此三處神更乘吉將，又光其身，又光其宅，又光其動作，三者皆有光華，故名三光。占者萬事任其所為，皆無費力而成，且有吉利，統賁之體，乃光明通達之課也。

When casting a divination, if the first transmission, the day stem, and the day branch all receive the qi of prosperity and strength, and there are also auspicious deities in between, it is called the "Three Radiance" lesson. The day stem represents the person; if the person receives the qi of prosperity and strength, not only can various ghosts and malevolent forces not overpower him, but the family members can also rise to prominence, which is the first radiance. The day branch represents the dwelling; if the dwelling receives the qi of prosperity and strength, not only is the living space spacious, but all kinds of evil spirits cannot enter, which is the second radiance. The first transmission represents the current actions and deeds; if the actions and deeds receive the qi of prosperity and strength, not only are the desired things unimpeded, but the affairs are also carried out with dignity and brilliance, which is the third radiance. If the deities in these three areas are further accompanied by auspicious generals, then the person has radiance, the dwelling has radiance, and the current actions and deeds also have radiance. The three together shine brightly, hence the name "Three Radiance." When this lesson is drawn, all matters can be pursued without difficulty and will succeed smoothly, and it brings auspiciousness. It corresponds to the "Zhen" hexagram in the Zhou Yi, representing a lesson of brightness and smoothness.

象曰：課入三光，萬事吉昌。刑囚釋放，疾病安康。市賈得利，謀干俱良。福佑自至，凶禍消亡。如神將俱和合相生，日神用神旺相，主遷官進職之榮，終始獲喜，必有慶賀，萬事吉昌。縱年命凶殺亦不為凶，則應賁六五“束帛戔戔，吝，終吉。”象。若日辰居天乙後，中末囚死，則應三光失明之象，前有功德虛喜，後復抑塞難通，當應賁六四欲與初九婚姤，乃為九三間隔，未獲相賁之象也。

The image text says: The divination falls into the category of the Three Lights, so all matters will be auspicious and prosperous; those who were imprisoned or in trouble will be released, the sick will recover; those engaged in trade will gain profit, and all endeavors will be smooth; blessings will naturally come, and misfortunes will naturally disappear. If both the god and the general are harmonious and mutually generating, and the day stem is in a prosperous and strong state with the first transmission, it indicates promotion and honor in official positions, with joy throughout the entire process, and certainly there will be something to celebrate, with all things auspicious. Even if the personal destiny and the year's stem carry凶煞, it should not be considered as凶, corresponding to the image of the sixth line of the Zhen卦 (the卦 of贲), which says, "Bundles of silk are meager, there is a lack, but ultimately it is auspicious." This represents an initial state of frugality and lack, but ultimately leading to auspiciousness. Conversely, if the day stem and day branch fall after the "Tianyi" nobleman, and the middle and final transmissions are in a state of captivity or death, it indicates the loss of the Three Lights' brightness: although there may be some merit at the beginning, it is only a hollow joy, and later there will be blockage and difficulty; this corresponds to the image of the fourth line of the Zhen卦 (the卦 of贲), which originally intended to form a marriage with the first line, but was blocked by the third line, ultimately failing to mutually enhance each other.

如甲日未時酉將春占，日辰旺相，用神旺相，上乘吉將，為三光課也。 辰六 午青 申白 青 六 午 辰 辰 甲 未申酉戌 午 亥 巳 子 辰卯寅丑

For example, if the day stem is Jia and the time is Wei, the lesson is cast. The month general is You, and it is spring. The lodging palace of Jia is Yin. The You general is added to the Wei time. The heaven plate advances two positions relative to the earth plate, so Yin shows Chen. The first transmission is Chen with Jia. Chen shows Wu, so the second transmission is Wu with Chen (this example only shows two lessons from the day stem side). Jia wood overcomes Chen earth, meaning the upper god is overcome by the day stem, so Chen is taken as the first transmission. Wu on Chen is the middle transmission, and Shen on Wu is the final transmission. The three transmissions are Chen, Wu, and Shen, progressing in order. In spring, the wood energy is strong, and the day stem Jia wood is timely. The first transmission Chen is accompanied by 'Liu He', the middle transmission Wu by 'Azure Dragon', and the final transmission Shen by 'White Tiger'. Therefore, the lesson is judged as a 'Three Lights' lesson, indicating brightness in people, homes, and affairs.

《訂訛》：三光，日辰、發用者旺相，乘吉將。日為人，辰為宅，用神為動作，三處旺相乘吉將，是三處皆有光輝，故名三光。占主光輝通達，百事吉昌，皆無費力而成。官榮病安，囚釋，市賈得利，如神將俱和合相生，初末逢吉將，居官遷職，始終慶吉，縱年命凶煞亦不為凶。此課主吉，然末傳亦最要緊。若日辰居天乙後，並末囚死乘凶將，為三光失明之象，前有功德虛喜，後復抑塞難通。

The "Ding'E" says: "Three Lights" refer to the day stem, day branch, and first transmission all being prosperous and strong, and all riding on auspicious generals. The day stem represents the person, the day branch represents the dwelling, and the first transmission represents the action taken. When all three are prosperous and strong and ride on auspicious generals, they are called "Three Lights." In divination, this indicates clarity and smoothness, with all affairs being prosperous and flourishing, with nothing requiring great effort to achieve: officials will gain honor and distinction, the sick will recover safely, those in prison will be released, and merchants will gain profit. If the divine generals are harmonious and mutually generating, and both the first and final transmissions meet auspicious generals, then officials will have promotions and continuous good fortune, even if the native's birth year carries malevolent stars, it will not be considered ominous. This textbook focuses on auspiciousness, but the final transmission is most critical: if the day stem and day branch fall after Tianyi Nobleman, and the final transmission is in a state of captivity or death and rides on malevolent generals, it forms the "Three Lights losing their light" image. The previous good fortune is just empty joy, and the future remains blocked and difficult to pass.

《觀月經》：名開雲觀日。用神如旺相，分配一光時。如春木旺火相之類，用神得旺相者為一光也。吉將臨其上，二光得禮儀。如發用是吉將，即貴青常合等乘時旺相者，二光也。日辰兼有炁，三光不改移。如春甲乙，夏丙丁之類，所值日時當為三光也。

The lesson "Observing the Menstrual Cycle" is called "Opening the Clouds to See the Sun." The mnemonic says, "If the Useful God is prosperous and strong, it is considered one light." This refers to situations like spring when wood is strong and fire is prosperous, and if the first transmission receives the energy of prosperity and strength, it is considered the first light. "When a good general is above, it is considered two lights," meaning if the first transmission is occupied by a favorable general such as Nobleman, Azure Dragon, Tai Chang, or Liu He, and it is also during a time of prosperity and strength, it is considered the second light. "If the day stem and day branch also have energy, the three lights remain unchanged," meaning if the day stem and day branch themselves also have energy, such as encountering Jia or Yi days in spring, or Bing or Ding days in summer, and both the day and time are appropriate, then the three lights will firmly stand without change.

求事多來速，當官職不遲。若無三刑六害，主喜事，求官必得。末傳無刑害，車馬鎮相隨。三合與六合，逍遙自在期。末傳三合六合，主有喜事也。忽然刑害破，凶將皆顰眉。如三刑六害，或沖破兼凶將，主先祖有財，後來家道顰眉不足也。

The song continues, "When seeking something, it comes quickly, and when seeking official position, it will not be delayed." As long as there are no three punishments or six harms in the chart, it indicates good news and success in official matters. "The final transmission without punishments and harms, chariots and horses accompany constantly." This means if the final transmission does not carry punishments or harms, then there will be constant companionship and support. "When triple harmony and six harmonies meet, the period of ease and comfort comes." This refers to when the final transmission meets triple harmony or six harmonies, indicating good fortune and a carefree life. "Suddenly, punishments and harms break through, and the凶将 all frown." This means that once triple punishments, six harms, or a broken aspect combined withInauspicious General occur, it indicates that although ancestors had wealth, the descendants will gradually face difficulties and lack of resources.

《心鏡》：用起日辰兼旺相，傳中復有吉神並。三光並立無相剋，作事皆歡病回凶。 縱逢凶將無憂患，囚繫官災事不停。六月戊寅寅時課，三傳俱旺貴人榮。

The Xinjing says: If the first transmission, along with the day stem and day branch, are all prosperous and strong, and among the three transmissions there are auspicious deities in harmony, with all three lights standing together without mutual control, then doing anything brings joy. Even those who are sick can turn from danger to safety. Even if a malevolent general appears, it does not become a worry. Those who are imprisoned or involved in legal matters will have their affairs resolved without further trouble. It gives an example of a lesson cast at the time of寅 in the day ofWuyin in June, where all three transmissions are in a prosperous state, and there is a nobleman present, thus bringing exceptional honor and distinction.

《袖中金》：用神旺相，吉神臨支干有氣，末傳又逢吉神吉將或帶合，三光並照，福佑自至，災禍自消，吉無不泰矣。若用神旺相，吉將亦臨支干有氣，末傳卻值凶將刑害交互者，則光而復翳，明而反暗，先祖有財，後來家道蕭索。凡遇此者名三光埋影，不可不審末傳，勿一概言之。

The book "Xiu Zhong Jin" says: If the first transmission is prosperous and strong, and auspicious deities are present on the day stem and day branch, each having their own strength, and the final transmission also meets auspicious deities and auspicious generals or carries the harmonizing deity, then this is when three lights shine together, blessings naturally descend, and misfortunes naturally dissipate, there is no failure in prosperity. But if the first transmission is prosperous and strong, auspicious generals are present on the day stem and day branch with their own strength, yet the final transmission encounters malevolent generals, with mutual punishments and harms, then it is like having light but being obscured, and the original brightness turning into darkness: the ancestors originally had wealth, but later the family declined and became desolate. Whenever such a situation occurs, it is called "San Guang Mai Ying" (three lights buried in shadow), and one must carefully examine the final transmission, and not generally regard it as a favorable divination.

假令六月戊寅日午時寅將占。 丑貴 午白 酉勾 六 白 貴 勾 戌 午 丑 酉 午 寅 酉 戊 勾六朱蛇 酉戌亥子 青申 丑貴 空未 寅后 午巳辰卯 白常元陰 此課雖是昴星虎視，卻為三光。夏傳得丑，又是貴人臨上。戊課在巳，是日有氣。寅支傳午，又是辰有氣也。

This is a divination lesson cast on the day of Wu Yin (戊寅) in the sixth lunar month. The sixth month uses the general of Wu (午将), and the time of divination is in the hour of Yin (寅时). The original text says "午时寅将" which is actually a reversed phrase and should be "寅时午将," as both the lesson format and the records in the book "Xin Jing" confirm. When the general of Wu is placed on the hour of Yin, the Heaven Plate is five positions ahead of the Earth Plate. The lodgment palace of Wu is in Si, and on Si there is You, so the first transmission is You over Wu. On You there is Chou, so the second transmission is Chou over You. On the day branch of Yin there is Wu, so the third transmission is Wu over Yin. On Wu there is Xu, so the fourth transmission is Xu over Wu. The four lessons do not have mutual control between upper and lower, nor do they have remote control. Therefore, the method of "Mao Star" is used to determine the transmissions. On a yang day, the god is taken from the Earth Plate's position of You, resulting in Chou as the first transmission. Then the god on the day branch, Wu, is taken as the middle transmission, and the god on the day stem, You, is taken as the final transmission. The three transmissions are Chou, Wu, and You. The first transmission, Chou, is occupied by the Nobleman; the middle transmission, Wu, is occupied by the White Tiger; the final transmission, You, is occupied by the Gou Chen. The Nobleman is currently on Chou and is moving backward, so the Heaven Plate counts backward from Chou: Teng Snake, Vermilion Bird, Liu He, Gou Chen. On the other side, the sequence is Heavenly Empress, Tai Yin, Yuan Wu, Tai Chang, White Tiger, Tian Kong, Qing Long. The original commentary says: although this lesson belongs to the "Hu Shi" pattern within the "Mao Star" lesson, it is still interpreted as the "San Guang" pattern. In summer, the three transmissions are Chou, which is the position of Wu, and there is the Nobleman on top of it. The lodgment palace of Wu is in Si, which means the day stem has strength. The day branch of Yin transmits to Wu, which also means the day branch has strength.

凡課天乙順行，日辰有氣居前，旺相氣發用，為三陽課。蓋天乙貴人左行正理，陽氣順，一也。日辰前於天乙，陽氣伸，二也。日辰旺相，陽氣進，三也。此三者陽氣開泰，萬物光輝，更兼吉將，故名三陽。占者凡事吉慶，所求皆遂，統晉之體，乃龍劍呈祥之課也。

When casting a divination, the "Heavenly Nobleman" moves in a clockwise direction. If the Day Stem and Day Branch are strong and their positions are before the Heavenly Nobleman, and the initial transmission is generated by the vigorous and strong energy, this is called the "Three Yang Lesson." The Heavenly Nobleman moves leftward in a clockwise direction, indicating that affairs follow the proper way, which is the first Yang. The Day Stem and Day Branch being ahead of the Heavenly Nobleman indicates that the Yang energy can be expressed freely, which is the second Yang. The Day Stem and Day Branch themselves being in a prosperous and strong position indicates that the Yang energy progresses step by step, which is the third Yang. When these three conditions are combined, the Yang energy becomes open and prosperous, and all things shine brightly. If further aided by auspicious generals, it is called the "Three Yang." When this lesson is cast, all matters are auspicious and the desires of the seeker can be fulfilled. It corresponds to the "Progress" hexagram in the Zhou Yi, symbolizing a fortunate omen of a precious sword from Longquan.

象曰：課入三陽，官爵翱翔。訟獄得釋，疾病無妨。財吉遂意，行人還鄉。賊來不戰，孕產賢郎。如神將上下相生，營謀萬事皆利，有官者職位高遷，病者死雖入棺當活，囚者刀雖臨項無虞。縱逢刑害，喜事不遲，則應晉六五往吉無不利之象。若天乙在辰戌為貴人坐獄。獄陰地，用神為鬼賊剋日，中末無救，則應三陽不泰，占事闇昧難就，未免先吉後否，則應晉九四鼫鼠貞歷之象也矣。

The image text says: The divination falls into the Three Yang, indicating officials and titles rise high like flying birds; disputes and imprisonment are resolved, illness brings no hindrance; seeking wealth is auspicious and fulfilling, travelers return home; bandits come but no battle is needed, and pregnant women give birth to capable sons. If the divine generals are in mutual generation, all endeavors and plans proceed smoothly: officials receive promotion, the sick even if near death in the coffin can recover, prisoners even with a knife at their neck are safe; even if encountering punishment and harm, good fortune will not be delayed, which corresponds to the image of the sixth line of the Hexagram of Progress, "Going is auspicious, no disadvantage." Conversely, if the celestial master and nobleman fall on the hour of Chen or Xu, it is called "the nobleman sitting in prison"—prison is inherently a place of darkness, where can there be any yang energy? Moreover, if the first transmission becomes a ghostly evil that harms the day stem, and the middle and final transmissions lack a saving deity, then the Three Yang are blocked: affairs are unclear and difficult to achieve, inevitably leading to initial good fortune followed by misfortune, which corresponds to the image of the ninth line of the Hexagram of Progress, "Progressing like a shi mouse, firmness brings danger."

如乙丑日酉時戌將，天乙子臨亥順行，日辰在天乙前，寅為旺氣加丑發用，為三陽課也。 寅朱 卯六 辰勾 六 朱 空 青 卯 寅 午 巳 寅 丑 巳 乙 午未申酉 巳 戌 辰 亥 卯寅丑子

For example, if the class is cast on the day of Yi Chou with the hour of You, and the month general is Xu. Yi is located in the lodging palace of Chen, and Xu adds to You. The heaven plate advances one position ahead of the earth plate: Chen has Si, the first lesson is Si added to Yi; Si has Wu, the second lesson is Wu added to Si; the day branch Chou has Yin, the third lesson is Yin added to Chou; Yin has Mao, the fourth lesson is Mao added to Yin. Among the four lessons, only the mutual control between Yin wood and Chou earth occurs. Therefore, Yin is chosen as the first transmission, Mao on Yin as the middle transmission, and Chen on Mao as the final transmission. The three transmissions are Yin, Mao, and Chen, connected in order. At this time, the heavenly nobleman is Zi, located on the earth plate position Hai, and moves forward. The day stem and day branch are both before the nobleman. The first transmission Yin is the strong wood of spring added to Chou, thus fulfilling the three conditions. Therefore, it is judged as a San Yang lesson. The first transmission Yin is ridden by the Vermilion Bird, the middle transmission Mao is ridden by Liu He, and the final transmission Chen is ridden by Gou Chen.

《訂訛》：三陽，天乙順行，日辰居前，發用旺相。天乙左行，陽氣順，一也；日辰前於天乙，陽氣伸，二也；用神旺相，陽氣進，三也。三者陽氣開泰，故名三陽。占主吉慶，凡求皆遂，官擢訟解，病癒財獲，行人來，賊退，孕產貴子。如神將吉，上下相生，定主官職高遷，縱逢刑害無妨。

The "Ding'uo" says: "San Yang" refers to three things: the Heavenly Nobleman moving in a clockwise direction, the Day Stem and Day Branch being ahead of the Nobleman, and the First Transmission being prosperous and strong. The Nobleman moving to the left signifies smooth Yang energy, which is the first point; the Day Stem and Day Branch preceding the Nobleman indicate extended Yang energy, which is the second point; and the First Transmission being prosperous and strong represents advancing Yang energy, which is the third point. When these three conditions are met, Yang energy becomes flourishing, hence called "San Yang." In divination, this portends good fortune; whatever one seeks will be fulfilled: officials will receive promotion, those in legal trouble will be released, the sick will recover, those seeking wealth will obtain it, travelers will return, thieves will retreat, and pregnant women will give birth to noble children. If the spirits and generals are favorable and the elements generate each other, it certainly indicates a high promotion in official rank, even if there are punishments or harms, they will not cause any trouble.

此課主吉，然或天乙在辰戌，為貴人坐獄。獄陰也，豈陽乎。用神為鬼剋日，中末無救神，則三陽不泰。占事闇昧難就，先吉後否。附：課傳中六陽俱備者，名六陽課，利公用不得私謀。

This lesson is generally auspicious, but if the Tianyi Nobleman falls on the辰 or 戌, it is called "Nobleman in Prison." Prison belongs to the yin, where yang cannot exist. If further, the first transmission transforms into a ghost or evil spirit that attacks the day stem, and the middle and final transmissions lack a protective deity, then the three yangs will no longer be smooth. Matters will become confused and difficult to achieve, starting auspicious but later turning adverse. Another pattern: if the lesson and transmissions contain the six yang branches 子, 寅, 辰, 午, 申, 戌, it is called "Six Yang Lesson," which is suitable for official matters and not for personal gain.

《觀月經》：一陽天乙順用旺，二陽知好將臨其上。三陽次第推，病者應無死。死者再生之，獄囚脫災厄。臨刑無罪危，舉事皆言吉。求財利必隨，縱逢刑與害，喜事不遲遲。

The "Observing the Monthly Cycle" says: The first yang is the nobleman, who moves in a favorable direction and the first transmission receives strong energy; the second yang is knowing that a good heavenly general is present above the first transmission; the third yang proceeds in order and so on. Those who consult about illness will not die, and even if death seems certain, they can recover. Prisoners will escape calamity, those facing execution will be innocent and escape danger. Any action will be auspicious, and seeking wealth will bring benefit. Even if there are conflicts or harm, good fortune will not be delayed.

《心鏡》：天乙順行一陽言，日辰有氣復居前。立用之神並旺相，三陽吉慶保安然。上下相生神將吉，出行有利職高遷。病解訟伸諸事吉，縱逢刑害亦無愆。又云刀雖臨頸卻無愆。

The Xin Jing says: When Tian Yi Guiren moves in the order of the heavenly stems, it is considered the first yang; if the day stem and day branch have vitality and are located before Guiren, it is considered the second yang; and if the first transmission is also prosperous and strong, then the three yangs are complete, resulting in good fortune and safety. If the upper and lower elements mutually generate and the deities and generals are auspicious, then traveling is beneficial, and there will be promotion in official rank; illness will be cured, lawsuits will be cleared, and everything will be favorable. Even if there is punishment or harm, there will be no mistakes. It also says: Although a knife is placed at the neck, there will ultimately be no misfortune.

《袖中金》：天乙順治，龍合立於干前，末旺生初，正時生年。曰三陽者，天乙順治，一也；用神旺相二也；吉將發用三也。凡占百事大吉，為明為泰，為生為長，舉事亨壯，病人復生，囚者無罪也。

The book "Xiu Zhong Jin" says: The nobleman, Heaven's Ethereal, proceeds in order to handle affairs, with the Azure Dragon and Liu He positioned before the day stem. The final transmission is prosperous and strong, giving birth to the first transmission, and the time of divination gives birth to the person's destiny year. The so-called three yangs are: the nobleman proceeds in order to handle affairs, which is the first; the first transmission is prosperous and strong, which is the second; and the auspicious general manifests in the first transmission, which is the third. Whenever one divines about all matters, it is great auspiciousness, symbolizing brightness and smoothness, growth and nourishment. Any action will be prosperous and flourishing. The sick can recover, and prisoners can be innocent.

《訂訛》：四順，初神將凶，末神吉，一也；初死囚，末旺相，二也；天乙順行，三也；傳出天乙前，四也。四者，皆為順利，故名四順。占主如雖阻滯，終獲通泰。

The "Four Smooth" category is established in "Ding E": although the spirit general of the first transmission is凶, the spirit of the final transmission is吉, this is the first smooth; although the first transmission is in a dead or imprisoned position, the final transmission is in a prosperous and strong position, this is the second smooth; the heavenly master nobleman moves in the correct direction, this is the third smooth; all three transmissions are arranged before the heavenly master nobleman, this is the fourth smooth. All four aspects are favorable, hence the name "Four Smooth". In divination, it indicates that although the matter starts with obstacles and stagnation, it will ultimately be smooth and successful.

凡課得旬日之奇發用或入傳，為三奇課。如甲子、甲戌旬用丑，甲申、甲午旬用子；甲辰、甲寅旬用亥，此為旬三奇。甲日用午、丙奇辰、乙巳、丁卯、戊奇寅、己丑、庚未、辛申位、壬奇取酉、癸戌，雲此為日奇。蓋雞鳴乎丑，日精已備；鶴夜半鳴，月精已備；斗轉干亥，星精已備。又丑為玉堂，子為明堂，亥為絳宮，此三者日月星精為旬用之奇，故曰三奇。占者百禍消散，凡事吉利，統豫之體，乃上下悅懌之課也。

When casting a divination, if the initial transmission comes from the旬奇 or the day's奇, or if it falls within the three transmissions, it is called a "Three Marvels Lesson." The旬奇 are divided according to the six Jia (Heavenly Stems) decades: in the Jiazi and Jiaxu decades, the branch Chou is taken; in the Jiashen and Jiawu decades, the branch Zi is taken; in the Jiachen and Jiayin decades, the branch Hai is taken. These three branches are called "Three Marvels of the Decade." The日奇 are divided according to the day's stem: on a Jia day, the branch Wu is taken; on a Yi day, the branch Si is taken; on a Bing day, the branch Chen is taken; on a Ding day, the branch Mao is taken; on a Wu day, the branch Yin is taken; on a Ji day, the branch Chou is taken; on a Geng day, the branch Wei is taken; on a Xin day, the branch Shen is taken; on a Ren day, the branch You is taken; on a Gui day, the branch Xu is taken. This is called "Daily Marvel." Why are the branches Chou, Zi, and Hai chosen? Chickens crow at the hour of Chou, and by then the sun's vital energy is complete; cranes cry at the hour of Zi in the middle of the night, and by then the moon's vital energy is complete; the handle of the Big Dipper points to the branch Hai, and by then the stars' vital energy is complete. Moreover, Chou is the Jade Hall, Zi is the Bright Hall, and Hai is the Red Palace. These three places represent the essence of the sun, moon, and stars, and are used as extraordinary spirits in the six decades. Therefore, they are called "Three Marvels." When this lesson is cast, all kinds of troubles disappear, and all matters are auspicious. It corresponds to the Yu hexagram in the Zhou Changes, which represents a lesson of harmony and joy between above and below.

象曰：萬事和合，千殃解除。婚求淑女，孕育貴兒。士有奇遇，病獲良醫。縱乘惡將，凶去吉隨。如旬、日奇並臨，吉課為上。有旬奇無日奇，亦可用。或逢亥子丑兼全，為三奇聯珠，大吉。更遇天上三奇乙丙丁或地下三奇甲戊庚入傳尤利，居官則因異政超擢，出軍利用奇兵取勝，凡事逢凶化吉，則有豫六二貞吉之象。若有干奇無旬奇，神將凶，則應初六鳴豫凶也。

The image and words say: All things harmonize, and all kinds of calamities are removed; when seeking a wife, one can find a virtuous and gentle woman, and when pregnant, one will give birth to a noble child; scholars may have extraordinary encounters, and the sick may meet a good physician. Even if one rides on an evil general, misfortune will retreat and good fortune will come. If both the旬奇 and日奇 are present in the calculation, it is the best among auspicious calculations; even if only旬奇 is present without日奇, it is still acceptable. If the three transmissions include亥, 子, and 丑, it is called "three marvels in a line," which is very auspicious. If this is further combined with the heavenly three marvels 乙, 丙, and 丁, or the earthly three marvels 甲, 戊, and 庚 hidden in the three transmissions, it is especially favorable: officials may be promoted beyond normal ranks due to outstanding achievements, armies may win by using unexpected tactics, and all affairs can turn danger into safety. This corresponds to the image of the Yu hexagram's six in the second, "Zhen Ji" (upright auspiciousness). Conversely, if only the day stem's marvel is present without the旬奇, and the divine general is凶, it corresponds to the image of the Yu hexagram's six at the beginning, "Ming Yu, Xiong" (loud joy, calamity).

如乙酉未時申將，初傳亥加戌，旬奇發用，為三奇課。 亥后 子貴 丑蛇 后 陰 空 青 亥 戌 午 巳 戌 酉 巳 乙 午未申酉 巳 戌 辰 亥 卯寅丑子

For example, on the day of Yi You with the hour of Wei, the lesson is cast with the Month General being Shen. Yi's Lodging Palace is in Chen. Shen is placed on Wei hour, and the Heaven Plate advances one position ahead of the Earth Plate: Chen has Si, the first lesson is Si added to Yi; Si has Wu, the second lesson is Wu added to Si; the Day Branch You has Xu, the third lesson is Xu added to You; Xu has Hai, the fourth lesson is Hai added to Xu. Among the four lessons, only the fourth lesson, Xu Earth, is below and thus inversely controls Hai Water, which is considered 'thief', so Hai is taken as the first transmission. The child of Hai, Zi, is the second transmission; the child of Zi, Chou, is the third transmission. The three transmissions, Hai, Zi, and Chou, form a continuous sequence. On the day of Yi You, which belongs to the Jiashen decade, the original odd is Zi. Now Zi is in the second transmission, and the three characters Hai, Zi, and Chou are all present, forming the 'Three Marvels in a Row'. The first transmission, Hai, is accompanied by 'Heavenly Empress'; the second transmission, Zi, is accompanied by 'Nobleman'; the third transmission, Chou, is accompanied by 'Teng Snake'. Additionally, 'Tai Yin', 'Tian Kong', and 'Azure Dragon' are seen among the four lessons.

《訂訛》：三奇，旬奇發用或入傳是也。外又有聯珠奇、遁奇、干奇。甲子甲戌旬用丑，甲申甲午旬用子，甲辰甲寅旬用亥，此為旬三奇。蓋丑為玉堂，雞鳴於丑而日精備；子為明堂，鶴鳴於子而月精備；亥為絳宮，斗轉於亥而星精備，日月星三者之精為六旬之奇，故名三奇。若三傳亥子丑為聯珠三奇，或天上三奇乙丙丁、地下三奇甲戊庚為遁奇，又甲日午、乙日巳、丙日辰、丁日卯、戊日寅、己日丑、庚日未、辛日申、壬日酉、癸日戊，此干奇也。旬奇、干奇並臨為上有旬奇。無干奇亦可，若止有干奇不名三奇。

"The Book of Rectifying Errors" says: The so-called "Three Marvels" refer to the "Tens Day Marvels" appearing in the first transmission or falling into the third transmission. There are also three other types of marvels: "Linked Pearl Marvels," "Hidden Marvels," and "Celestial Marvels." The method of selecting the "Tens Day Marvels" is as follows: for the Jiazi and Jiaxu tens, use Chou; for the Jiashen and Jiawu tens, use Zi; for the Jiachen and Jiayin tens, use Hai. This is called "Tens Day Marvels." Chou is the Jade Hall, where the chicken crows at Chou time and the sun's essence is complete; Zi is the Bright Hall, where the crane caws at Zi time and the moon's essence is complete; Hai is the Crimson Palace, where the handle of the Big Dipper points to Hai and the star's essence is complete. The essences of the sun, moon, and stars form six marvels in the sixty-day cycle, hence they are called the "Three Marvels." If the three transmissions are exactly Hai, Zi, and Chou, it is called "Linked Pearl Marvels." If the three celestial marvels Yi, Bing, and Ding and the three earthly marvels Jia, Wu, and Geng are hidden within the transmission of the lesson, it is called "Hidden Marvels." As for the "Celestial Marvels," they are when on a Jia day the transmission is Wu, on a Yi day it is Si, on a Bing day it is Chen, on a Ding day it is Mao, on a Wu day it is Yin, on a Ji day it is Chou, on a Geng day it is Wei, on a Xin day it is Shen, on a Ren day it is You, and on a Gui day it is Xu. This sequence is called "Celestial Marvels." When both the "Tens Day Marvels" and the "Celestial Marvels" appear in the lesson, it is the best. If only the "Tens Day Marvels" are present without the "Celestial Marvels," it is still acceptable. However, if only the "Celestial Marvels" are present without the "Tens Day Marvels," it cannot be called the "Three Marvels."

占主凡事逢凶化吉，不忌刑殺，士有奇遇，官以異政超擢，出軍奇兵，取勝婚諧，孕生貴子，病訟解。此課如奇作空亡，未免奇精有損，其福減半，先明後暗，吉凶皆無成。

In the interpretation of this divination, all matters can turn from misfortune to good fortune, and one need not fear legal troubles or conflicts. Scholars may encounter unexpected opportunities, officials may be promoted beyond regular ranks due to outstanding achievements, and military campaigns may succeed through the use of unconventional strategies. Marriages will be harmonious, pregnancies will result in noble children, and illnesses or legal disputes can be resolved. However, if the special deity (奇神) happens to be in the position of Kongwang, the vital energy of the deity will be weakened, and the fortune will be reduced by half, resulting in an initial clarity followed by darkness. Whether good or bad, nothing will come to fruition.

《觀月經》：名枯木重榮。甲子與甲戌，大吉兩旬奇。此二旬之中，大吉為三奇發用，雖凶將，復得大吉，即在三傳中亦吉不凶。甲申與甲午，神后鎮相隨。此二旬之中，見神后發用者，三奇卦也。甲辰與甲寅，登明救療師。此二旬發用見登明為三奇卦，病者速痊，官事即解散也。萬事皆和合，千災速解離。忽得亥子丑，連茹百禍移。上自元道卦，從此立根基。

The "Observing the Monthly Cycle" refers to the Three Marvels as "Withered Wood Regaining Life." The mnemonic says, "Jiazi and Jiaxu, Daji and the two weeks are marvelous": within these two weeks, if the month general "Daji" (Chou) is the first transmission, it is considered the Three Marvels. Even if it is accompanied by a malevolent general, it still results in good fortune; even if "Daji" appears only in the third transmission, it is still good and not bad. "Jiashen and Jiawu, Shenhou follows closely": within these two weeks, if the "Shenhou" (Zi) is the first transmission, it is considered the Three Marvels. "Jiachen and Jiayin, Dengming is the healer": within these two weeks, if the "Dengming" (Hai) is the initiating transmission, it is also considered the Three Marvels. In divination for illness, recovery is quick; in legal matters, disputes are resolved immediately. In summary, all matters are harmonious, and all kinds of misfortunes are quickly dispelled. Once the characters Hai, Zi, and Chou appear consecutively, all kinds of troubles will be removed. This pattern, starting from the "Yuan Dao Gu" (Original Dao Hexagram), serves as the foundation.

亥將有九課，癸酉、乙酉、丙戌、丁酉、戊戌、己酉、庚戌、辛酉、壬戌九日，俱亥將戌時占，是亥子丑為三傳也。以上九課連茹三傳，名曰三奇卦，更乘旺相將將神即大吉也。

There are nine formulas using the亥 general for divination: Guiyou, Yiyou, Bingxu, Dingyou, Wuxu, Jiyou, Gengxu, Xinyou, and Renxu. On these nine days, when divination is done at the戌 hour with the亥 general, the three transmissions exactly form亥, 子, and 丑. The three transmissions of these nine formulas are connected in sequence, like pulling up mugwort roots that are linked together, so they are called "Three Marvels Chart." If the heavenly general and heavenly deity involved are also in a prosperous and strong condition, then it is a very auspicious formula.

亥將戌時甲子日占，三傳辰巳午為三奇。乙丑日寅卯辰、丙寅日辰巳午、丁卯日辰巳午，俱比涉害。壬申日丑寅卯、甲戌日辰巳午、丁丑日申酉戌、戊寅日己卯日辰巳午、庚辰日午未申，神遙剋日。辛巳日午未申，神遙剋日。壬午日丑寅卯三位相連，順三傳為順連茹。逆連茹是逆三傳也，不克盡述。已上時前一課名順連茹，後課逆連茹，隨神將旺相時類斷之。前九課多吉，此三奇卦是課中救神，用此立為根基也。

On the same day of Jiazi with the hour of Xu, the three transmissions are Chen, Si, and Wu, which also count as the Three Marvels. On the day of Yichou, the three transmissions are Yin, Mao, and Chen; on the day of Bingyin, they are Chen, Si, and Wu; on the day of Dingmao, they are also Chen, Si, and Wu. These patterns are all derived using the method of comparison or the method of involving harm. On the day of Renshen, the three transmissions are Chou, Yin, and Mao; on the day of Jiaxu, they are Chen, Si, and Wu; on the day of Dingchou, they are Shen, You, and Xu; on the day of Wuyin and Jimao, they are Chen, Si, and Wu. On the day of Gengchen, the three transmissions are Wu, Wei, and Shen, which are cases of the heavenly spirit remotely attacking the day stem. On the day of Xinsi, the three transmissions are Wu, Wei, and Shen, which are also cases of the heavenly spirit remotely attacking the day stem. On the day of Renwu, the three transmissions are Chou, Yin, and Mao, with the three characters in consecutive positions. Whenever the three transmissions are arranged in order from the first to the last, it is called "Shun Lian Ru"; when arranged in reverse order from the last to the first, it is called "Nie Lian Ru." There are too many examples to list them all. The first part before the time of divination is called "Shun Lian Ru," and the part after the time of divination is called "Nie Lian Ru." Both should be interpreted according to the prosperity, strength, decline, and decay of the heavenly spirit and the general at that time. The nine previous lessons are mostly auspicious. The Three Marvels hexagram is a divine helper within the lesson, and it can be used to establish the foundation.

《心鏡》：三奇發用逐旬行，兩處區分共一名。卦名兩般奇亦有兩般奇。甲申甲午神后是，寅辰二旬在登明。子戌旬中加大吉，不忌殺之並與刑。又云：甲日勝光乙在巳，甲日午上起甲，午是三奇，乙日在巳，逆行至丑住。支逆干順己丑停。到丑迴向未上起庚為奇。庚卻順流奇在未，庚日在未，順行癸日到戌。癸盡天魁總有靈。占值兩奇皆有慶，傳內天喜更要精。兩奇得一即吉。

The Xin Jing says: The Three Marvels should be determined according to the sixty jing cycles. Two origins are clearly distinguished, yet they share the same name. The hexagram has two kinds, and the marvel spirits also have two kinds. In the Jia Shen and Jia Wu cycles, the Zi (name 'Shenhou') is taken. In the Jia Yin and Jia Chen cycles, the Hai (name 'Dengming') is taken. In the Jia Zi and Jia Xu cycles, the Chou (name 'Da Ji') is taken. With these, one does not fear malevolent influences or the Three Punishments. It also mentions another path for the daily marvel: On a Jia day, the Wu (name 'Shengguang') is taken; on a Yi day, the Si is taken. Starting from Wu on Jia, Wu is its marvel. Yi retreats to Si, and proceeds in reverse until Chou. This is called 'Branches go in reverse, Stems go in order until Ji Chou stops': the reverse counting stops at Chou on Ji day, then turns back to start from Wei on Wu day for Geng as the marvel. 'Geng proceeds in order, the marvel is at Wei': on Geng day, the marvel is at Wei. Then proceeding in order, by the time it reaches the癸 day, it lands at Xu (name 'Tian Kuai'). Thus, the marvel spirits of all ten stems have their proper positions, and none fail to be effective. When both marvels are encountered in divination, there is naturally joy. Even if only one of the two marvels is obtained, it is considered auspicious.

《袖中金》：三奇亥子丑，分旬發用，課中各正體，不必拘奇也。子戌旬丑、申午旬子、辰寅旬亥，主災散福臨。大抵三辰連茹，事欲行不行，欲止不止，節外生枝。順則先進後退，吉而順。逆則先退後進，凡占必見人情不和，兄弟朋友失和氣之象。死三奇卦，後有死奇卦甚明。

The "Xiu Zhong Jin" says: The Three Marvels are not outside the three characters of亥, 子, and 丑, which are distributed according to the sixty cycles for their initiating transmission; each lesson pattern has its own standard form, and one should not be overly rigid about the marvel deities. In the Jiazi and Jiaxu cycles, 丑 is taken; in the Jiashen and Jiawu cycles, 子 is taken; in the Jiachen and Jiayin cycles, 亥 is taken, indicating the dispersal of calamities and the arrival of blessings. Generally speaking, when the three heavenly stems are connected in sequence, things often tend to be neither fully achieved nor fully stopped, leading to complications. A smooth connection (shun lian ru) is when the sequence advances first and then retreats, which is auspicious and orderly; an inverse connection (ni lian ru) is when the sequence retreats first and then advances, indicating that in divination, there will be signs of discord among people, with brothers and friends experiencing strained relations. As for the "dead Three Marvels hexagram," the section on "dead marvel hexagram" in the following text explains it clearly.