On the Gengwu day, the eighth configuration: the stem is on the Chou branch.

課體：比用，用墓，閉口。課義：生旺財氣，三傳皆值，夜元雀虎，未財衰替。解曰：初傳辰土生干，中傳酉金為日之旺神，末傳寅木作日之財爻。三傳有生有旺，兼有財氣，故曰生旺財氣，三傳皆值。細視干上丑墓，棄之誠是。但投初傳，則辰落空亡，不可相倚。再就中傳，又逢羊刃網羅，亦不可近。再投末傳之財，又帶丙鬼，復乘凶將，真衰替至極之象也。

There are three types of lesson patterns: 'Comparison', 'Use of the墓' (the initial transmission is the墓 god), and 'Closed Mouth' (the end of the ten-day period is added to the day stem, making it impossible to express matters). The lesson meaning says: life qi, prosperity qi, and wealth qi, all three are encountered in the three transmissions; unfortunately, in a night divination, the three transmissions are occupied by the Black Tortoise, Vermilion Bird, and White Tiger, so the wealth of the earth element gradually declines. The explanation says: the initial transmission is the earth element, which is born by the day stem, the middle transmission is the metal element, which is the prosperous god of the day stem, and the final transmission is the wood element, which is the wealth yao of the day stem. The three transmissions have both birth and prosperity, and also carry wealth qi, so it is said that the three transmissions have all the elements of birth, prosperity, and wealth qi. Carefully looking at the day stem's position, the earth element is the墓 god, abandoning it is indeed correct; but turning to the initial transmission, the earth element is in the kongwang, which is unreliable; then looking at the middle transmission, it just happens to meet the yangren net, which is not advisable to approach; then looking at the final transmission's wealth, the wealth is accompanied by the fire element official ghost, and is occupied by a凶 general, which is a very declining situation.

斷曰：驀越之課，事皆忽起，患由內生，占必倉卒，情必疏遠。腳踏空亡，只宜進步，不宜退縮。凡占多係虛驚，究竟終無實濟。天時：天罡指亥，水運乎上，箕畢相會，風雨大作。家宅：午乘白虎作干之陰神，亦是催官使者，仕宦安居，常人防病訟。求財：財氣雖有，恐取之致禍。婚姻：寅乘天后，又係日之妻財，與日沖剋不吉。胎產：上強下弱，胎神屬陽，孕必生男。

The divination says: This is a sudden situation, where matters arise abruptly, and calamities originate from within. When casting the divination, it is necessarily hasty, and human relations will be distant. One is standing on an empty void, so it is advisable to move forward rather than retreat. Most of the divination results are just false alarms, and in the end, there will be no real help. As for the heavens: The Tiangang points to Hai, water qi flows above, and the Winnowing Basket and Net mansions meet, leading to great storms and rain. For the household: The White Tiger is stationed on Wu, acting as a negative spirit of the day stem. This is a messenger for official promotions, so officials may reside safely, but ordinary people should beware of illness and legal troubles. For seeking wealth: Although there is wealth qi, it is feared that taking it may bring misfortune. For marriage: The Heavenly Empress is stationed on Yin, which is also the wife's wealth of the day stem, but it conflicts and controls the day stem, which is not auspicious. For pregnancy: The upper is strong and the lower is weak, the fetal spirit is yang, so the child will be a boy.

功名：祿敗官害，墓神覆日，占官不吉。疾病：病神克宅，病者必多。遺失：元武盜宅，被竊難尋。出行：陸路有墓，乘貴可行，水路空陷，虛費必多。行人：天罡加孟，行者未發。出師：利客不利主。

Achievements: The禄神 is declining, the official star is harmed, and theTomb Spirit is covering the day stem. This is an unfavorable omen for official matters. Illness: The disease god is attacking the dwelling, indicating many illnesses. Loss: The Black Tortoise is stealing from the dwelling, and stolen items are difficult to recover. Travel: On land, there is theTomb Spirit, so travel is obstructed. If one rides with the nobleman, it may be possible to proceed. On water, the position is empty and陷, leading to wasted money. Travelers: The Tiangang is placed in the four young positions, meaning those who are about to leave have not yet departed. Military campaigns: Favorable for the guest army but not for the main army.

畢法云：人宅受脫俱遭盜，腳踏空亡進用宜，三傳互克眾人欺，墓神覆日人昏晦，虎乘遁鬼殃非淺(晝占)。課經云：庚午日，丑加申，干上丑脫支，支上亥脫干。彼此相脫，真有東手財來，西手財去之象。

The Bi Fa Fu says: Both person and dwelling are subject to leakage and loss, both suffering from theft; stepping on the Kongwang position is suitable for advancing forward; the three transmissions mutually control and fight, indicating being oppressed by many people; the tomb god covers the day stem, causing confusion and lack of clarity; the White Tiger rides on the official ghost transformed from the hidden stem, resulting in serious calamities (this entry applies to daytime divination). The Ke Jing says: On a Gengwu day, Chou is added to Shen, the Chou on the day stem leaks and exhausts the day branch, and the Hai on the day branch leaks and exhausts the day stem, mutually leaking and exhausting each other, resembling the situation of gaining wealth from the east hand and losing it through the west hand.

課體：涉害，潤下，閉口，勵德，斬關。課義：脫干傷支，占失無疑，人身多病，宅漸崩頹。解曰：申子辰水局，脫日干之庚金，去克支辰之午火，所以占人多病，占宅崩頹也。大凡全脫，不止於病，更主遺失財物，故曰占失無疑。再若脫上逢脫，則事事虛詐，令人不可思擬。

The five types of lesson patterns are: involvement in harm, "moistening downwards" (three transmissions of Shen, Zi, and Chen forming a water trinity), closed mouth, cultivating virtue, and cutting the gate. The lesson meaning says: if the three transmissions drain and weaken the day stem and further harm and overcome the day branch, then predicting lost items will certainly result in loss and recovery; people will have many illnesses, and houses will gradually deteriorate. The explanation says: Shen, Zi, and Chen form a water trinity, which continuously drains the energy of the day stem, which is Geng metal, and then turns to overcome the day branch, which is Wu fire. Therefore, when predicting people, it indicates many illnesses, and when predicting houses, it indicates collapse and decay. Generally, if the entire chart is full of draining energy, it is not only about illness, but also indicates loss of property, so predicting lost items will certainly result in loss. If this draining energy is further overlapped by another draining energy, then everything will be false and deceptive, making people unable to predict or imagine.

斷曰：見機之課，須斟酌時宜，見可便行，最忌遲疑。若操刀不割，必致自傷。支干上神，自相脫騙，真似掩耳盜鈴之狀。若不見機，終必損己。更詳發用，乃係干陰。占事必從外起，患從外生，凡百皆主無益而有損。

The divination says: This is a lesson about seizing the right opportunity. One must carefully consider whether the timing is suitable, and once the right moment is identified, one must act decisively. The greatest danger is hesitation. If one holds a knife but refuses to cut, it will inevitably harm oneself. The gods on the day stem and day branch are mutually leaking, escaping, deceiving, which is like trying to steal the bell by covering one's ears. If one cannot act with discernment, one will eventually suffer losses. Now examine the initiating transmission god, which is the yin god of the day stem. Therefore, any matter must originate from the outside, and calamities also arise from the outside. Everything indicates no benefit but rather loss.

天時：青龍帶水昇天，更兼潤下，大雨無疑。功名：子孫爻現，占官不吉。求財：虛耗百出，焉能有得。婚姻：夜占青龍臨干，可稱佳婿；戌乘午上，女頗不佳。胎產：孕必生男，晝將損母，夜將傷兒。疾病：必係虛弱之症，或是怔忡心疾。遺失：兩元脫干，盜盡財物。

Heavenly conditions: The Azure Dragon carries water vapour upwards, and with the Three Transmissions forming a moist descending water pattern, heavy rain is certain. Career: The son's trigram appears, which is not auspicious for official positions. Wealth: Expenses caused by white consumption arise everywhere, where can one find gain? Marriage: Divination at night with the Azure Dragon on the day stem indicates a good son-in-law; however, the戌 is on the午, suggesting the bride's side is not good. Pregnancy: The child must be male, with daytime divination indicating danger to the mother and nighttime divination indicating danger to the child. Illness: The illness must be of a weak nature, or a heart condition such as palpitations and anxiety. Lost items: Both the Black Tortoises appear day and night, leaking the day stem, meaning the property will be stolen completely.

出行：中傳龍乘驛馬，庚申同宮，如乘飛驥。行人：天罡加仲，已在中途。出師：以日為我，辰為敵。日上作申子辰水局，辰上作寅午戌火局，以水制火，直如摧枯拉朽耳。盜賊：元武乘辰，必係目大眉粗，須長凶相。盜神乘申，必在西南方，近州縣城關之所，遠則村野衝要之地，三叉路口，或郵亭馬舍之間。

Traveling: The Middle Transmission with the Azure Dragon rides upon the Post-horse, and the庚 and申 are in the same palace, moving as if riding a flying horse. Traveler: The Tiangang (Chen) is placed upon the Zi, Wu, Mao, and You positions, indicating the person is already halfway. Military campaign: Take the Day Stem as our side and the Day Branch as the enemy side; if the Day Stem forms the water trinity of Shen-Zi-Chen, and the Day Branch forms the fire trinity of Yin-Wu-Xu, then water controls fire, like tearing down rotten wood. Robbery: The Black Tortoise is riding upon the Chen, indicating the thief has a large eye, thick eyebrows, and a long beard, a凶相. If the Robbery God is riding upon the Shen, the thief is in the Southwest direction; nearby in the prefecture and county towns, and far away in the countryside roads, crossroads, or between the post stations and stables.

畢法云：脫上逢脫防虛詐，六陽數足須公用。課經云：庚午日子加申，課傳皆陽，凡占利公干，而不利私謀。指掌賦云：辰申子為呈斗，玩陰陽於天象。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: If there are more instances of leakage and loss, one should be cautious of false and fraudulent matters; if all six positions are yang spirits and the yang numbers are complete, the matter must be handled by the public authorities. The *Ke Jing* says: On a Gengwu day, if the day is added to Shen, and all four lessons and three transmissions are yang, then divination is favorable for official matters but unfavorable for private affairs. The *Zhi Zhang Fu* says: When the three spirits of Chen, Shen, and Zi appear together, it is called presenting the constellation; one may contemplate the changes of yin and yang to understand the heavenly phenomena.

課體：重審，高蓋，三交，伏殃，二煩。課義：財內藏丁，無禮相刑，必然凶動，休倚貴屏。解曰：卯乃日財，暗藏丁火，潛克庚干，子卯為無禮之刑，必有橫逆相加，故曰凶動。晝貴居戌，夜貴居辰，皆云入獄。且晝貴臨夜地，夜貴臨晝地，又曰貴人蹉跌。或有干請，何能相助。占者勿恃為屏障而肆志，庶能免患。

The five types of lesson patterns are: Re-examination, "High Huagai" (Huagai high covering, indicating obstruction and concealment), "Three Intersections" (the day stem, heavenly general, and branches intersecting three times), Hidden Harm, and "Two Troubles" (two layers of disturbance). The lesson meaning says: the wealth hexagram contains hidden Ding fire, and the combination of Zi and Mao forms the punishment of impropriety, so there must be an occurrence of misfortune; do not expect the nobleman to protect you. The explanation says: Mao is the wife wealth of the day stem, and within it is hidden Ding fire, which secretly injures Geng metal; Zi and Mao are in conflict, which is exactly the punishment of impropriety, so there must be sudden adversities coming upon you, hence the occurrence of misfortune. In the daytime, the nobleman is in Xu, and at night, the nobleman is in Chen, both positions are called imprisonment; moreover, when the daytime nobleman is in the position of the nighttime nobleman, and the nighttime nobleman is in the position of the daytime nobleman, this is called the nobleman's stumble. Even if you go to seek help or request favors, they will not be able to help. The person seeking the divination should not act recklessly just because they have a nobleman as a shield, only then can they hope to avoid misfortune.

斷曰：網羅發用，捕獲相宜，羊刃與勾雀相併，臨於酉上。婢媵防災，見財即取，必至受傷。或妻妾相競，禍起蕭牆，家破後已。緣課傳皆沖，轉轉相破放也。天時：畢宿發用，天罡指丑，龍蛇在傳，必主大雨。功名：官星不現，貴人入獄，而且蹉跌，占官不吉。求財：財神雖現，嫌其化鬼，不宜取之。家宅：門戶破敗，居亦不久。

The divination says: The god of the net is initiating the transmission, which is most suitable for predicting hunting or trapping. The yangren, Gou Chen, and Vermilion Bird are all present together, located on酉. Servants and concubines should beware of calamities; when seeing wealth, they will reach out to take it, inevitably causing injury. Alternatively, there may be quarrels and conflicts among wives and concubines, leading to internal family disasters that result in the family's ruin. This is because the hexagram and transmissions are constantly conflicting and mutually destroying each other. As for the weather: the god of the Net mansion is initiating the transmission, the Tiangang points to丑, and the Azure Dragon and Teng Snake are in the three transmissions, indicating a definite heavy rain. Regarding official rank: the official star does not appear, the nobleman is in prison and falls, so predicting official matters is unfavorable. Regarding wealth: although the wealth god appears, it has transformed into the official ghost, making it unsuitable to pursue. As for the household: the entrance is broken, and one cannot reside there for long.

婚姻：干上乘空，男家不吉；支上乘破，女家不吉。胎產：胎神繫卯，必產嬌娃，子午相沖，妊必動搖。疾病：虛癆之症，難禁丁克，亥為庚之病地，恐難脫體。出行：末傳乘丁，必主行動，無甚好處。行人：天罡加季，末傳乘丁，行人立至。遺失：不見元武，定非竊盜，不遺於酒地，定失於兒曹。出師：干上乘脫，支上乘敗，末傳乘丁，謹防慎守。

Marriage: The day stem is occupied by Kongwang, which is inauspicious for the male side; the day branch is occupied by the breaking god, which is inauspicious for the female side. Pregnancy: TheFetal Spirit is in the卯 position, indicating a female child will be born; the子 and午 positions are in opposition, so the fetal energy will definitely be disturbed. Disease: This is a condition of deficiency and fatigue, which cannot withstand the attack of the Ding god; the亥 position is the sickly place for the庚 metal, so it is likely difficult to recover. Travel: The final transmission is occupied by the Ding god, indicating definite action, but with little benefit. Traveler: The Tiangang (Chen) is placed in the position of the four seasons, and the final transmission is occupied by the Ding god, so the traveler will arrive soon. Lost items: The lesson does not show the Black Tortoise, so it is definitely not stolen; it is either lost in a drinking place or taken by a child. Military campaign: The day stem is occupied by the departing energy, the day branch is occupied by the defeated energy, and the final transmission is occupied by the Ding god, so caution and defense are necessary.

畢法云：金日逢丁凶禍動，貴人蹉跌事參差；賓主不投刑在上，傳財化鬼財休覓。神應經云：庚午日亥加干，末傳見卯，上乘廠神，的是因妻而凶動，由財而禍起。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When metal day meets the hidden stem Ding and the spirit, misfortune will arise; when the nobleman passes by the other nobleman, affairs will be disorderly; if the guest and host do not harmonize, it is because punishments and restrictions are in the upper deity; if the wealth hexagram in the three transmissions turns into the official ghost, there is no need to search for wealth. The *Shen Ying Jing* says: On a Gengwu day, when亥 is placed upon the day stem, and the final transmission shows卯 with Ding spirit above it, this is indeed due to wife-related misfortune and financial trouble.

課體：涉害，間傳，亂首，斬關，魄化，蕪淫，涉三淵，飛魄。課義：中末空墜，自招其禍，事緒縈紆，病者難可。解曰：中傳戌土為鬼之墓，末傳子水為干之脫。鬼墓既空，見脫不脫，庚既無患矣。乃自投干支上，受午火之燔炙，豈非自招其禍耶。由干而傳干支，由支而傳於初，由初以及於中，又傳作支干之陰神，真是四課不離於三傳，三傳不離於四課。頭緒甚多，縈紆轉輾。病者自不能脫然，憂疑自不能釋然也。

The lesson pattern includes up to eight types: involvement in harm, intermediate transmission, "chaos at the beginning" (the heavenly stem on the day branch controls the day stem, violating the superior and causing disturbance), cutting the gate, "soul transformation" (the soul and spirit change, indicating mental confusion), licentiousness (the four lessons are incomplete, indicating secret and licentious behavior), "crossing three deep abysses" (crossing three deep abysses, extremely dangerous), and "flying soul" (the soul and spirit scatter). The lesson meaning says: both the middle and final transmissions fall into kongwang, which is a calamity brought about by oneself; the matter is complicated and winding, and the patient will not recover easily. The explanation says: the middle transmission is the earth dog, which is the tomb of the ghost; the final transmission is the water rat, which is the breath of the day stem; since the tomb of the ghost has already fallen into kongwang, it cannot escape the breath of the day stem. The metal metal originally had no misfortune. But it deliberately goes to the day stem and day branch, suffering the scorching of the fire horse. This is not bringing misfortune upon oneself. From the day stem to the heavenly stem and earthly branch, from the day branch to the first transmission, from the first transmission to the middle transmission, and then becomes the hidden spirit of the day stem and day branch. Thus, the four lessons are inseparable from the three transmissions, and the three transmissions are inseparable from the four lessons; the threads are extremely numerous, and the entanglements are repeated. Therefore, the patient naturally cannot recover smoothly, and the worries and doubts naturally cannot be dispelled.

斷曰：亂首之課，五倫悖逆，憂患難消。吉事易成，仇訟不釋。若逢吉煞，可以避難，大宜書符合藥。緣貴登天門，神藏煞沒，罡填鬼戶，魑魅潛消也。天時：課傳皆陽，天罡臨寅，必主大晴。功名：祿臨支上，權攝不正。求財：財神不現，恐無所得。家宅：祿居宅上，日德相併，宅美財豐之象。婚姻：男頗不佳，女甚美好。

The divination says: This is a chaotic beginning, with the five relationships disrupted and reversed, causing worries and troubles that are hard to eliminate. Good things are easy to accomplish, but disputes and conflicts remain unresolved. If encountering auspicious malevolent forces, one can use them to avoid difficulties, and it is most suitable to draw a remedy. Because the Nobleman has ascended to the Heaven Gate position of亥, auspicious deities are hidden and malevolent forces are subdued, and the Tiangang (Chen) fills the Ghost Gate, so supernatural beings naturally disappear. Weather: Both the lesson and transmission are of yang spirits, with the Tiangang (Chen) at寅, indicating definitely clear weather. Career: The daily fortune is located on the day branch, indicating that the position held is merely a temporary appointment, and the title is not proper. Seeking wealth: The wealth god is not present, so it is likely to gain nothing. Home: The daily fortune is located on the house, and also shares the same place as the daily virtue, indicating a beautiful residence and abundant wealth. Marriage: The male side is somewhat unfavorable, while the female side is quite favorable.

胎產：孕必生男，產母安吉。疾病：病緣自致，有德可解。出行：乘馬人宅，不能遠行。行人：天罡加孟，馬未出宅，中傳空墓，行人遲滯。遺失：元武乘空，失物難有。出師：利主不利客。

Conception and childbirth: The fetus is definitely male, and the mother will have a safe and auspicious delivery. Disease: The illness is self-inflicted, and it can be resolved with the presence of day and virtue. Travel: The post-horse enters the house, but cannot travel far. Traveler: The Tiangang (Chen) is added to the four beginning positions, the post-horse has not yet left the house, and the middle transmission falls on an empty tomb deity, so the traveler will be delayed. Lost items: The Black Tortoise is riding the empty tomb, making lost items difficult to recover. Military campaign: Favorable for the commanding army but not for the opposing army.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，罡塞鬼戶任謀為。課經云：庚午日戌加干。干支與初中傳，皆拱地盤之夜貴。宜占官祿升遷之事，所謂前後引從升遷吉也。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the day stem's禄 is located on the day branch, the person will certainly hold a position of authority by proxy, with an improper status; when the Tiangang is blocked by the辰 at the ghost gate, one may act freely. The "Ke Jing" says: On a Gengwu day, when the戌 is placed on the day stem, the day stem and day branch together with the first and middle transmissions enclose the night nobleman on the earth plate, which is favorable for divination regarding official positions and promotion. This is exactly what is meant by having noble spirits guiding and accompanying one, indicating a great auspiciousness for promotion.

課體：昴星。課義：失繫來情，未免虛驚，無中生有，然後安寧。解曰：發用旬空，上乘元武，又是人宅受脫。占者來情，必是失物。戌為鬼墓，所以的有虛驚。但戌不應傳，因剛日昴星，始得用傳，故曰無中生有。又曰安寧者何，緣庚金得初中父母爻來生也。

The lesson pattern is only one:昴星. The lesson meaning says: the lost object is closely connected to the person's worries, leading to a false alarm; something that did not exist has now appeared, and only then will there be peace. The explanation says: the initiating transmission god falls into the旬空, and on top of that, it is occupied by the Black Tortoise. Also, both the person and the house are subject to loss, so the person's worry must be about losing something.戌 is the storage of official ghosts, so there is indeed a false alarm. However,戌 should not have entered the transmission, but because it is a yang day and the method of昴星 is used, it is able to enter the initiating transmission. Therefore, it is said that something comes from nothing. As for the statement that there will be peace afterwards, what is the reason? Because the庚 metal receives the parents' yao from the first and middle transmissions, which come to generate it.

斷曰：虎視轉篷，吹毛求疵之象。隱之愈密，索之愈力，更加以天羅地網，凶不能逃，禍不能避。心迷意惑，進退乖離。諸占不吉，只宜占官祿之事。緣支於拱地盤夜貴，又拱天盤之祿故也。

The divination indicates: the lesson resembles a tiger watching a drifting feather, showing a tendency to scrutinize minutely. The more you conceal, the more the other party searches diligently. Moreover, there is a heavenly net in front and an earthly trap behind, making escape from danger and avoidance of misfortune impossible. Human hearts are confused, and one is at a loss for forward or backward movement. All inquiries are inauspicious, except for official positions. This is because the day stem and day branch enclose the night nobleman on the earth plate, and also enclose the day's official position on the heaven plate.

天時：天地不動，晴日占晴，雨日占雨。功名：前後引從，貴祿何患不得。求財：財神不見，從何而得。家宅：人宅受脫，空戌乘二武發用，遭竊無疑。婚姻：天后得旺，夜占女吉，晝占從魁臨干，太常亦乘旺氣，雖不甚吉，亦不可以言凶。

Heavenly Conditions: When heaven and earth are still, if it is clear weather, it will remain clear; if it is rainy, it will remain rainy. Achieving fame and status: Both before and after there are noble spirits guiding and accompanying, so how can one worry about lacking prestige and official rank? Seeking wealth: The wealth deity does not appear, so where can wealth come from? Family and home: Both people and the house are drained and weakened, with the empty戌乘 the two Yuanwu (Black Tortoise) initiations of day and night, so theft is certain. Marriage: The Heavenly Empress is in its prime, so if the divination is done at night for the female side, it is auspicious; if done during the day, Congkui (You) arrives at the day stem, and Tai Chang also rides on strong energy, though it is not very auspicious, it is also not ominous.

胎產：剛日昴星，必主生女。疾病：鬼墓發用，占病不吉。出行：前羅後網，不能行動。行人：天罡雖則加仲，兩合相控，羅網相阻，必不能至。遺失：兩武盜宅，必不能得。出師：出師不利，恐遭羅網。

Fetus and birth: On a yang day, using the method of the昴 star indicates a female child. Disease: If the official ghost's storage and transmission are activated, the prognosis for illness is unfavorable. Travel: There is a heavenly net in front and a earthly net behind; one cannot move forward. A traveler: Although the Tiangang hour is placed on the four middle positions, the two Liu He will restrain the person, and the net will block the way in between, so the person will definitely not arrive. Lost items: Both day and night, the Black Tortoise will steal from the house, and the items will definitely not be recovered. Military campaign: The military expedition is unfavorable, and one is afraid of falling into a net.

畢法云：前後引從升遷吉，所謀多拙逢羅網。百章云：庚午日酉加庚，酉為羊刃網羅，太常主宴會酒食之事。三煞相併，必主孟上操戈，席中爭鬥。

The Bi Fa Fu says: If there are noble spirits preceding and following, it indicates promotion and great fortune; if one's endeavors are mostly clumsy, it is because of encountering a net. The Bai Zhang says: On a Gengwu day, You is placed over Geng, You being Yangren and a net, Tai Chang also signifies banquets and food; with three evil stars converging, there must be weapons drawn at the banquet and disputes arising among the guests.

課體：伏吟，稼穡，斬關，遊子。課義：自宅傳人，彼求我身，守之上等，動則遭迍。解曰：支上神發用，末傳歸於干上，人來求我幹事也。若在他課，或可起而應人之求。惟伏吟必須靜守，乃為上策。況四課三傳，無字非刑，苟一輕動，彼此相刑，其勢不已，迍邅難免矣。

There are four types of lesson patterns: Hidden Chant; 'Cultivating Crops', where all three transmissions are the earth gods of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, like the process of planting and harvesting, which is only suitable for quiet waiting; Cutting the Gate; and 'Wandering Child', another name for the Cultivating Crops lesson, indicating that the person is away from home, drifting, and unable to control their own situation. The lesson meaning says: from the house to the person, it indicates that the other party is seeking me; staying still is the best approach, but once movement occurs, difficulties will follow. The explanation says: the god on the day branch initiates the transmission, and the final transmission returns to the day stem, indicating that someone else is seeking me to do something. If it were another type of lesson, perhaps I could respond to their request; but in the case of a Hidden Chant lesson, it is only proper to remain quiet and wait. Moreover, all four lessons and three transmissions contain no character without a crime, so any hasty action will result in mutual crimes, and there will be no end to the situation, leading inevitably to difficulties.

斷曰：此稼穡之卦，又名遊子。天地鬼神，不動不克，自信其柔，進用於人。傳無丁馬，凡事有身不自由，家宅不寧之象。宜檢身謹恪，方得優遊。若三刑全有氣，日用旺相，神將吉祥，為不獲已而應人，亦可成事也。

The divination indicates this is the farming and reaping hexagram, also known as the Wandering Son. Heaven and Earth, ghosts and spirits remain unmoving and do not overcome each other. One can only remain gentle and compliant, being pushed by others to act. In the three transmissions, there is neither the Ding god nor the Post-horse. Thus, all matters appear to be beyond one's control, with domestic unrest. One should be careful and cautious, only then can one achieve ease and comfort. If the three punishments are all active and vigorous, and the day stem initiates the transmission in a prosperous and strong state, with the spirits and generals all auspicious, then even if one is compelled to respond to others' requests, one can still accomplish the task.

天時：和風甘雨，極利田禾。家宅：主興土工，或進田宅。婚姻：吉禮即行，主有奩田。胎產：主女，初見胚胎。功名：未利，農部得之吉。求財：有財未能入手。疾病：或瘖啞，或脾疾，得之飲食婦人。失脫：或埋土中，逃人雖不遠，難獲。出行：不利，利赴喜慶酒席。行人：當來不來，他鄉安樂。爭訟：不出田土房屋，宜和解。兵戰：利亥卯歲月。

Heavenly conditions: Gentle winds and light rain are very beneficial for crops. Home affairs: There will be construction work or the purchase of land and houses. Marriage: A wedding is to be held soon, and the bride will bring along land as part of her dowry. Pregnancy: A female child is expected, and the embryo is now visible. Achievements: There is temporary difficulty, but it is favorable for government offices dealing with agriculture. Seeking wealth: There is wealth, but it has not yet been obtained. Illness: Either loss of voice or illness of the stomach and spleen, both resulting from diet or issues with women. Loss of property: The lost item may be buried in the earth; a person who has run away has not gone far, but is difficult to catch. Travel: Going out is not favorable, but it is better to attend a festive banquet. Travelers: Those who are expected have not arrived, and the person is enjoying comfort in another place. Disputes: The matters in dispute are about land and houses, and reconciliation is advisable. Warfare: Favorable in the years of亥 and卯, and in the months of亥 and卯.

畢法云：賓主不投刑在上，彼求我事支傳干。金口三才賦云：純上乃丑婦當權，孤立則尊人不利，青龍應婚姻、財寶、天后或奸心闇昧。指要云：遊子稼穡，亦名五墳卦，不宜占病。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When the guest and host do not harmonize, it is because the punishments and restrictions are all in the upper spirits; when the day branch transmits to the day stem, it indicates a situation where someone else is seeking my help. The *Jin Kou San Cai Fu* says: If the upper spirits are entirely earth spirits, it signifies that an ugly woman is in charge, and once isolated, it will be detrimental to superiors; the Azure Dragon should be related to marriage and wealth, while the Heavenly Empress may indicate hidden deceit or secret intentions. The *Zhi Yao* says: The terms "wandering son" and "cultivated land" are also called the Five Burial Hexagrams, and they are not suitable for divination regarding illness.

課體：蒿矢，退茹，天罡。課義：閉口難言，遂往投傳，化為全火，以致凶遷。解曰：旬尾加干，祿成閉口，不可守也。初傳巳居午鄉，二傳辰居巳鄉，末傳至卯，旬遁丁火，乘以夜蛇，三傳全化為火矣。辛往投之，遂連受克，屢遷而得凶，寧非自致哉。又為自勞人逸格。蓋干上酉，與干作六害，支上午卻與支作六合也。

There are three types of lesson patterns: 'Hao Shi', 'Tui Ru' (three transmissions in reverse order, like pulling out the hemp in retreat), and 'Tian Gang' (Chen is the Tian Gang, located in the middle of the three transmissions). The lesson meaning says: the end of the ten-day cycle is closed, there is something to say but cannot express it, so one has to go to the three transmissions; but unexpectedly, the three transmissions have all turned into fire, bringing about a series of bad movements. The explanation says: the god of the end of the ten-day cycle is added to the day stem, making the day's wealth become the image of a closed mouth, which cannot be held back. The first transmission is in the position of Wu, the middle transmission is in the position of Si, and the final transmission reaches the position of Mao. In the ten-day cycle, the hidden Ding fire is present, and it is accompanied by the snake of the night, so the three transmissions have all turned into fire. Xin metal goes to seek help, thus being continuously attacked, moving from one place to another and suffering misfortune, is it not self-inflicted? This lesson is also called the 'Self Labor, Others Rest' pattern, because the酉 (You) on the day stem forms the sixth harm with the day stem, while the午 (Wu) on the day branch forms theLiu He (Liu He) with the day branch.

斷曰：此蒿矢之卦，又為退茹。君子占之，祿厚官高，德尊財富。中傳文書，朱雀並臨，學問深藏，才名特顯。小人得此，官非叢起，殃病相隨，兢兢守之，尚憂不免也。凡事禍福不測，憂在西南，喜在西北。

The divination indicates: this is the卦 of the Arrow (Hao Shi), and also the卦 of Retreat (Tui Ru). If a gentleman divines this, he will receive abundant salary, hold a high official position, enjoy esteemed virtue and reputation, and possess ample wealth. The Middle Transmission signifies the deity of documents, and the Vermilion Bird is also present above, indicating deep learning and exceptional fame. If a petty person divines this, he will encounter numerous legal disputes and troubles, with calamities and diseases following closely. Even if he remains cautious and vigilant, he may still not be safe. All matters are unpredictable in terms of fortune and misfortune. Worry arises from the Southwest, while joy comes from the Northwest.

天時：晴多雨少。家宅：宅占，人口不寧，宜謝土神。婚姻：不佳。胎產：生女，主大驚恐。功名：仕宦有升遷之喜，不可取財，考試不可觸試官。求財：有財不可取，取則生災。

Heavenly conditions: Clear days are frequent, rainy days are few. Family residence: This is about the house, the people in the family are not at peace, it is advisable to worship the earth god. Marriage: Not good. Pregnancy and childbirth: A daughter will be born, and there will be great fear during the childbirth. Official position: Officials will have joy in promotion, but they must not accept money, those taking exams should not offend the chief examiner. Seeking wealth: Wealth is present but should not be taken, if taken, disaster will follow.

疾病：陰人小口有災，甚凶，宜祈禳。失脫：見者不肯言。出行：宜往西北遠方，謀事必成。行人：即至，非隨貴官及文書之事，即有病。爭訟：為口舌而起，成訟，凶，宜和。兵戰：利行羽檄，不利交鋒。

Disease: Women and children are in danger, it is very serious, suitable for prayer and ritual to avert misfortune. Loss: The person seen does not wish to speak. Travel: It is suitable to go to the northwest distant place, and affairs will certainly succeed. Traveler: The person will arrive soon; if it is not accompanying an official or related to documents, then the person is sick. Dispute: Caused by words, eventually leading to litigation, it is凶, suitable for reconciliation. Military conflict: Advantageous for issuing orders to mobilize forces, not favorable for direct confrontation.

畢法云：鬼乘天乙乃神祇，賓主不投刑在上，鬼臨三四訟災隨。神應經云：辛日末傳見卯遁丁，必因妻而凶動，因財而禍起。中黃經注云：白虎加卯酉臨門，必有出入之事，元武不克日無妨。若比日干，宜求橫財於陰私中。

The *Bifa Fu* says: If the official ghost is accompanied by the heavenly stem nobleman, it indicates divine interference; if the host and guest are not in harmony, it is because punishments and restrictions are imposed by the superior spirits. If the official ghost is in the third or fourth lesson, lawsuits and misfortunes will follow. The *Shenyingsheng* states: On a day with the stem Xin, if the final transmission appears at卯 and escapes to obtain the fire stem Ding, it is certain that misfortune arises from wife-related matters and calamity comes from financial issues. The *Zhonghuang Jing* explains: If the white tiger is placed at卯 or酉 and is near the entrance and exit, there will be matters concerning entry and exit; if the yuanwu does not overcome the day stem, there will be no harm, but if it is harmonious with the day stem, it is suitable to seek unexpected wealth in private.

課體：元首，顧祖，龍德，死奇。課義：巳午兩火，並來為禍，取末寅財，其災難躲。解曰：支上之巳，發用之午，兩火併來克干。中傳天罡，二雀並乘，但見其克，不見其生矣。辛金歷此危，而往取末傳之財，殊不知寅又遁丙，丙火又成災患。雖孟避之，胡可得乎。末助初傳，局內子加寅，夜得太陰，主婦人妊孕，六辛準此。

There are four types of lesson patterns: Yuan Shou, Gu Zu, Long De, and 'Si Qi' (a凶煞奇, indicating disaster and calamity). The lesson meaning says: the fire energy of巳 and午 comes together to cause trouble; even if one takes the final transmission's寅 wood for wealth, the disaster cannot be avoided. Explanation: the巳 on the day branch and the午 in the initiating transmission both attack the day stem. The middle transmission is Tiangang in辰, with two Vermilion Birds riding it day and night, only attacking me and not benefiting me. The辛 metal goes through this danger and turns to take wealth from the final transmission, but unknowingly, there is a hidden丙 fire on寅, which causes disaster again. Although one tries to avoid it, it cannot be avoided. The final transmission then supports the initial transmission. In this case,子 is placed on寅, and at night, 'Tai Yin' (indicating private and hidden matters) appears, indicating a woman's pregnancy. This is how it is interpreted for six辛 days.

斷曰：此元首之卦，又名天罡，在上君子協其德者占之，自然萬事亨通，合乾元之象。若太歲在午，晝貴發用，即號龍德之課，尤見雲行雨施，功高澤溥。逆間傳午辰寅，又為顧祖格。凡所求謀，無不順利。苟非其人，則為伏殃，為死奇，主彼此不睦，動搖未休，災多福少。

The divination says: This is the chief hexagram, also known as Tiangang. If a gentleman of virtue and morality occupies a high position and draws this hexagram, naturally all things will go smoothly, conforming to the atmosphere of Qian's primordial power. If the year's ruler is in Wu and the nobleman of the day initiates the transmission, it is called the lesson of the dragon's virtue, especially showing the phenomenon of clouds moving and rain spreading, with great achievements and wide benevolence. The three transmissions, Wu, Chen, and Yin, move in reverse order with intervals, forming the pattern of looking back to ancestors. Whatever the person seeks or plans, there will be no obstacles. However, if the person's virtue does not match his position, it becomes a hidden calamity and a dead oddity, indicating mutual discord, continuous turmoil, and more disasters than blessings.

天時：久晴無雨。家宅：宜恢復祖居。婚姻：主女性不貞淑，不宜成。胎產：胎安，晝占得男，夜占得女。功名：主顯達，受賂則敗。求財：必係詞訟，或由貴人得之，有咎。疾病：凶，作福可解。失脫：難獲。出行：主東南方，見貴或文書之事。行人：占家長弟兄即到。爭訟：不利，夜占尤凶。兵戰：利為客，後舉者勝，慎重則吉。

Heavenly conditions: prolonged dry weather without rain. Family affairs: it is suitable to restore the old ancestral residence. Marriage: the female partner is not virtuous and calm, so it is not advisable to form a union. Pregnancy: the fetal condition is stable, daytime divination indicates a male child, nighttime indicates a female child. Achievements: success is expected, but if accepting bribes, it will lead to failure. Seeking wealth: wealth will come from lawsuits or from the hands of a nobleman, both situations involve wrongdoing. Illness: ominous, performing prayers for fortune can alleviate the situation. Loss: the lost item cannot be recovered. Travel: the direction is southeast, for the purpose of meeting a nobleman or handling documents. A person on the way: the divination refers to the parent or brother, who will arrive soon. Disputes: unfavorable, especially ominous if divined at night. Warfare: favorable for the guest army, the party that attacks later will win, careful actions bring good fortune.

畢法云：胎財生氣妻懷孕，鬼乘天乙乃神祇。心鏡云：龍德卦宜干祿位，恩賜真官拜聖君。曾門云：斗為死奇，仲為己身。

The Bi Fa Fu says: When the wealth hexagram and the son hexagram appear together and meet the life qi, it indicates that the wife is pregnant; when the official ghost hexagram is riding on the heavenly yi nobleman, it signifies divine interference. The Xin Jing says: A dragon virtue hexagram is favorable for seeking official rank, and one may receive imperial favor and serve as an official to pay homage to the sage ruler. The Zeng Men says: The dipper mansion position is considered a death oddity, and the four central deities represent oneself.

課體：別責，蕪淫，不備。課義：支生我躬，去尋脫空，慚赧而回，快樂無窮。解曰：支乃上門生我，宜守而勿失也。卻去投初傳亥水，亥既旬空，又為脫氣，能無慚愧而歸乎。歸而中末兩傳皆為生我，雖亦坐空，而日支填實，重重生意，其快樂何如。

There are three types of lesson patterns: 'Bie Ze', where the four lessons are incomplete and there is no mutual control, so another category must be taken. On a yang day, the first transmission is taken from the stem before the day stem's heavenly stem partner; on a yin day, the first transmission is taken from the heavenly stem before the day branch's triple harmony. This is called 'Wu Yin', which is incomplete. The lesson meaning says: the day branch comes to generate me, but I go to seek the fallen and escaping energy, and can only return with a red face. After returning, there is infinite joy. The explanation says: the day branch comes to generate me, which should be kept and not let go. Instead, I go to the first transmission, which is亥 water. 亥 is in the旬空 and also drains my energy, so how can I not feel ashamed and return? After returning, the middle and final transmissions all come to generate me. Although they are also in the empty position, the day branch fills it up, creating a heavy sense of vitality. How free and joyful is that!

斷曰：此別責之卦，亦名蕪淫，亦名寡宿。四課不全不克，別從其類，責取支合前神為用。謀為欠正，凡事倚仗他人，借徑而行。吉凶多繫於人，不干於己也。支來生日，尤見自在逍遙，況寡宿之象，事屬虛聲，吉凶皆不成就。二陰爭陽，又像孤獨。占宅占婚，不宜得此。

The divination indicates a卦 of separate responsibility, also known as 芜淫 or Guasu. The four lessons are incomplete and there is no mutual control among them, so we must instead select from similar elements. The initiating transmission comes from the god preceding the triple harmony of the day branch. The matters in question are not upright, and everything must rely on others, using their paths. Success or failure mostly depends on others, with little relation to oneself. The day branch is coming to nourish the day stem, showing a sense of ease and freedom; moreover, it is the image of Guasu, indicating that the matter is merely superficial. Good fortune cannot be achieved, nor can misfortune occur. Two yin forces contend for one yang, resembling a lonely image. This lesson is not suitable for divination regarding property or marriage.

天時：有雨，未足。家宅：宜謹慎閨門，又主有孤獨之人。婚姻：大不宜。胎產：男胎，或繫私妊，或屬婢媵。功名：營求難得，任運終成。求財：宜空手求之。投謁：不喜而歸。

Heavenly circumstances: It will rain, but not sufficiently. Family affairs: It is advisable to be cautious in guarding the inner rooms and doors, and there will be someone in the family who is alone. Marriage: It is very inauspicious. Pregnancy: It is a male fetus, or perhaps conceived through secret relations, or the child will come from a servant or concubine. Achievements: One should strive to seek but will not succeed, but if one waits for the right time, success will eventually come. Seeking wealth: It is advisable to seek without carrying anything. Visiting: One will not be able to return from visiting with full satisfaction.

疾病：主婦人有疾，新病吉，久病凶。失脫：物宜尋，必歸，逃人難獲。出行：宜遠行，避禍必免。行人：即歸。爭訟：主因妻財起釁，宜和解。兵戰：止宜虛張聲勢，交鋒不利。墳墓：支辰青龍生日，晝占可發財丁。

Disease: The illness is for a woman, a new illness is auspicious, but a long-term illness is inauspicious. Loss: The lost item should be looked for and will certainly be found back; however, a person who has run away is difficult to catch. Travel: It is suitable to travel far, and if one leaves to avoid misfortune, they will certainly escape it. Traveler: The traveler will return soon. Dispute: The dispute is mainly due to money between husband and wife, and it is suitable to reconcile. Warfare: It is only suitable to make a show of strength, but actual combat is not favorable. Burial: The day branch has the Azure Dragon generating the day stem, so if the divination is done during the day, it can bring wealth and prosperity to the family.

畢法云：夫婦蕪淫各有私。觀月經云：四課如不備，其卦號蕪淫，日上無陽類，二女競男心。括囊賦云：不備蕪淫，必有陰私而起譖。袖中金云：魁罡臨日辰，傳有白虎，為斬關得斷，逃者永不獲矣。

The *Bifa Fu* says: If the four lessons are not complete, the husband and wife each have their own private affairs. The *Guan Jingxue* says: If the four lessons are not complete, the hexagram is called *wuyin*; if there is no yang deity on the day stem, it indicates two women competing for the affection of one man. The *Kuanang Fu* says: When encountering an incomplete *wuyin* situation, there must be private matters that lead to slander. The *Xiu Zhong Jin* says: When *Hekui* (Xu) and *Tiangang* (Chen) are present on the day branch, and the three transmissions include *Baihu*, it signifies a cutting-off situation, and a person who has fled will never be captured again.