On the Guiyou day, fifth arrangement, the stem is on You.

課體：元首，從革，不備，回還。課義：晝將生金，傳金育身，回還曲折，皆藉眾人。

The lesson pattern is "original leader and deficiency," with two other types: "From-Revolution Lesson" is when the three transmissions form the metal triad of Si, You, and Chou, and the metal nature follows and transforms; "Return Lesson" is when the four lessons and three transmissions' earth branches cycle among these three but never go beyond, circling back to the original position. The lesson meaning says: the heavenly general riding during the day is of earth nature, which generates the gold of the three transmissions; the gold of the three transmissions then returns to nourish the day stem; this circular and winding process relies entirely on the support of people.

解曰：晝將貴人、勾陳、太常，皆為土屬而生傳金，三傳會成金局而生日癸。課傳俱不離巳酉丑，回還曲折，無往不遇生我之人，可謂多助之至矣。

When divining during the day, the Heavenly General is the Nobleman, Gou Chen, and Tai Chang, all of which belong to the Earth element. Earth generates the metal in the Three Transmissions; the Three Transmissions form the metal triad of Si, You, and Chou, which in turn generate the Day Stem癸 water. The Four Lessons and the Three Transmissions repeatedly revolve around the three elements of Si, You, and Chou. Although the path seems winding and complex, at every step there is someone who supports and benefits me. This can be described as reaching the peak of having many helpers.

斷曰：此元首之卦，局名從革。日德發用，盤珠回還，有和美之象。上下歡悅，交易大通。若歲月日時，皆在四課之上，即合天心之格。事主遠大非常。更得順傳，則為移遠就近，其功立就。但課體不備，又復純陰，陰多昏暗，必須先天後革，靜以待動，陰極生陽，乃得眾金生水，百事昌吉也。

This is the "Yuan Shou" lesson, and the three transmissions form a pattern called "Cong Ge." The virtue god of the day stem initiates the transmission, and the four lessons and three transmissions move smoothly and cyclically like pearls on a plate, showing a harmonious and prosperous appearance. All people above and below are pleased, and trade transactions are very smooth. If the heavenly stem, month builder, day branch, and hour are exactly present in the four lessons, then it conforms to the "Tian Xin Ge" pattern, which indicates great achievements. Combined with a transmission that proceeds in order, it means bringing distant things near, and success will be achieved immediately. However, this lesson's structure is incomplete, and all four lessons consist solely of yin deities, which makes the yin energy too strong and the situation dark and unclear. Therefore, one must first follow the natural course and then seek change, waiting quietly for the right moment to act. When the yin energy is at its peak and yang energy begins to revive, and all metals generate water, all affairs will become prosperous and auspicious.

天時：為密雲不雨之象。家宅：主改故為新，多置別業。婚姻：晝占吉，主至戚締姻。胎產：主女胎，防難產。功名：得人扶，安享不勞。求財：有得醵金為會更佳。投謁：和合。

Heavenly circumstances: the sky is heavily overcast but no rain is falling. Family home: indicates the demolition of an old house and the construction of a new one, or the acquisition of property elsewhere. Marriage: if divined during the day, it is favorable and indicates the formation of a close family relationship through marriage. Pregnancy: the fetus is female, and there is a risk of difficult childbirth. Achieving fame and status: one will receive support from others, and can enjoy success without much effort. Seeking wealth: there will be gains, and if people contribute together to a shared venture, the benefits will be greater. Seeking an introduction or recommendation: the host and guest will get along well.

疾病：主在肺家，及筋骨難愈。失脫：藏山石道途之處。出行：不利，出亦即復還。行人：立至。爭訟：交纏不得解，防刑罰。兵戰：得道者多助，晝占勝，夜占不利。

Disease: The illness affects the lung meridian and also involves the tendons and bones, and is not easy to recover from. Loss: The lost item is hidden among rocks or by the roadside. Travel: Unfavorable, even if one goes out, they will return quickly. Traveler: The traveler will arrive immediately. Litigation: The dispute is complicated and difficult to resolve, and one should be cautious of legal punishment. Military conflict: Those who follow the right path will have many supporters. If the question is asked during the day, victory is possible, but if asked at night, it is unfavorable.

畢法云：彼求我事支傳干，三傳遞生人舉薦。課經：癸巳年七月巳將加酉，巳為太歲，又為月將，又為日貴。晝占乘貴人發用，為龍德課。如龍行雨澤，德及萬物。主君恩及下，萬姓歡忻。心印賦云：丑加巳上乘陰合，貴人舉薦兩相同。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: "When the other party seeks my affairs, the transmission goes from the day branch to the day stem," meaning the three transmissions proceed from the day branch to the day stem, indicating that the other party is seeking me; "When the three transmissions mutually generate, someone will recommend the person," meaning the three transmissions pass through each other in a cycle of mutual generation, and someone will come forward to recommend the person. The "Ke Jing" records that in the year Guisi, seventh month, using the巳 as the month general placed on the酉, this巳 is both the annual stem, the monthly general, and the day's nobleman; during the day when the divination is made, it is the nobleman that initiates the transmission, forming the "Long De Lesson," like a divine dragon bringing rain, benefiting all things, indicating the monarch's grace reaching down, making the people rejoice. The "Xin Yin Fu" says that when the丑 is placed on the巳 and is accompanied by the Tai Yin and Liu He, there will be a recommendation from a nobleman, and assistance from two places at the same time.

課體：見機，四絕，斫輪。課義：兩貴拱宅，晝傳虎戌，熟視兔蛇，夜不安逸。

The lesson pattern is one of the four extremes, with two additional types: "See Opportunity" is used when the depth of harm is difficult to distinguish, and the four initial heavenly stems are taken to initiate the transmission, acting according to the situation; "Wheel Carving" is when the wood of the ethereal stem Yi in the hour of卯 and the metal of the ethereal stem Geng in the hour of申 combine to form an object, like a wheelwright carving wood into a wheel, requiring long experience to achieve mastery. The lesson meaning says: the two noblemen of day and night surround the residence in the middle; in the three transmissions of the day, there is a white tiger at the hour of戌; one must carefully examine the direction of the rabbit at卯 and the snake at巳; at night, the nobleman is trapped in prison or grave, sitting uneasily.

解曰：夜貴卯臨申，晝貴巳臨戌，拱酉在中。所嫌者，蛇乘日之鬼墓，臨於宅上耳。然而中傳戌虎，可以破墓沖蛇，以凶制凶，凶自散也。但夜貴入於獄墓，為貴人不得安逸，不足恃也。卯亥皆比涉害，卯得四重，亥得五重，宜以亥為用，此即用孟上神為見機之說。酉口日墓臨酉乘蛇，為真墓門開。

In the night, the nobleman is located at the hour of卯 and is placed on the hour of申, while during the day, the nobleman is at the hour of巳 and is placed on the hour of戌. One before the other, they enclose the day branch酉 in the middle. However, the Teng Snake is riding on the day stem's official ghost and the storage god, pressing upon the residence. Fortunately, the middle transmission at戌 is occupied by the White Tiger, which can break open the storage at辰, and the metal can overcome fire to control the snake. Using aInauspicious Spirit to control anotherInauspicious Spirit, the evil energy naturally dissipates. However, the nobleman in the night is trapped in the prison and the storage, and the nobleman himself is not at ease, so he cannot be relied upon for help. Comparing the harm suffered by卯 and亥:卯 is subjected to four levels ofrestrain, while亥 is subjected to five levels. The one suffering more is chosen, so it is appropriate to take亥 as the initiating transmission — this is precisely the principle of changing to take the gods of the four spring months when it is difficult to decide. As for酉, the storage of the day stem is located on酉 and is occupied by the Teng Snake, which is called the true opening of the storage gate.

斷曰：此見機之卦，亦名斫輪。卯中乙木，與申中庚金作合成器；癸日為得舟楫，任重致遠。占官大利，但須先歷艱難，後方遂意。中末皆空，恐有花無果，不宜躁進耳。

This is a "Seeing the Opportunity" divination, also known as "Cutting the Wheel." The hidden Yi wood in the卯 (Mao) and the hidden Geng metal in the申 (Shen) combine, and the wood is shaped by the metal to become an object. A癸 (Gui) water day indicates having oars and boats, capable of carrying heavy loads and traveling far. It is very favorable for seeking official positions, but one must first endure a period of hardship before achieving satisfaction. Unfortunately, both the middle transmission and the final transmission fall into Kongwang, suggesting that although there may be blossoms, there may be no fruit. One must not be impetuous or act hastily.

天時：晝占晴，夜占有雨。家宅：主宅前後，有貴家為鄰，或與前鄰有鬥訟之釁。婚姻：夜占可用，亦恐有阻。胎產：防不實，主女胎。功名：目前有高遷之美，後恐成虛。求財：雖見有得，防落空地。投謁：乘興而往，興盡而回。

Heavenly Time: If you divinate during the day, it indicates clear weather; if at night, it suggests rain. Family Residence: The house has wealthy neighbors nearby, or there may be disputes and litigation with the neighbors. Marriage: Divination at night suggests the possibility of discussion, but there may still be obstacles. Pregnancy: Be cautious of an unstable pregnancy, and it is likely to be a female fetus. Official Rank: There is a good omen for promotion soon, but it may turn out empty in the future. Seeking Wealth: Although it seems there will be gains, be cautious of losing everything in the end. Seeking Favor: Go with enthusiasm, but return empty-handed when the excitement fades.

疾病：行年臨卯者不祥。失脫：有盜者，或藏軍衛勢家。出行：戌亥月日，或西北方利。行人：始發，占弟兄即至。爭訟：晝占不吉，宜知機止息。兵戰：晝占不利主將，夜占可勝，益中有損。

Disease: Those whose age year falls exactly on Mao are not auspicious. Loss and theft: Indeed, someone has taken the item, possibly hiding it in a military camp, garrison, or the home of a powerful and wealthy person. Travel: It is favorable to go in the month of Xu or Hai, or on days of Xu or Hai, or to travel towards the northwest direction. Travelers: They have just set out; if asking about a brother, he will arrive soon. Disputes: If divined during the day, it is inauspicious, and it is advisable to stop and avoid further conflict. Military conflict: If divined during the day, it is unfavorable for the commander; if divined at night, victory can be achieved, although there will be some loss along with the gain.

畢法云：互生俱生凡事益，將逢內戰所謀危。占驗：辛卯三月戌將加卯，占前程曰：太歲乘朱發用，文書必達朝廷。中末財官空陷，貴人空墓，功名必有始無終。支上月建蛇墓剋日，主上臺不足。兩貴拱支，虎鬼沖蛇，以凶制凶，尚可瓦全。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "Mutual generation and mutual support bring benefit to all affairs," meaning that when two things mutually generate each other, all matters will be beneficial; "Heavenly General meets internal conflict, plans are in danger," meaning that the Heavenly General and the god it rides upon fight each other, making the planned affairs dangerous. The recorded divination case: In the year Xinmao, in the third lunar month, the general戌 was placed on the卯. Someone asked about his future. The interpretation said: The sovereign god rides the Vermilion Bird and initiates the transmission, so the documents submitted will certainly reach the court; but the wealth and official signs in the middle and final transmissions fall into empty and buried positions, and the nobleman is also trapped in empty and buried positions, so official rank will certainly start strong but end in failure. The day branch is attacked by the month builder, along with the Teng Snake and burial god, which indicates insufficient support from the superior. Fortunately, the day branch is supported by the nobleman in both day and night, and the White Tiger's official ghost can disperse the Teng Snake, using evil to counter evil, thus can barely preserve the situation.

課體：無依，三交，龍戰，勵德。課義：三傳身宅，夜將相剋，滿目旬丁，門戶動慝。

The lesson pattern is without support, three-way intersection, and moral encouragement, combined with the "Dragon Struggle" lesson—taking the meaning from the sixth line at the top of the Qian hexagram, "the dragon struggles in the fields," indicating the conflict between卯 and酉, and the struggle between yin and yang. The lesson interpretation says: the three transmissions, along with my own position and the position of my residence, plus the heavenly general I ride during the night, all attack me; everywhere I see the spirit of Ding in the ten-day cycle; therefore, there is disturbance between the entrance and the door, leading to evil and disorder.

解曰：身宅三傳，與夜將俱屬土神，群剋日癸，何可當也。卯酉為門戶，而卯為旬丁，今課傳各見兩丁，丁主動搖。滿目旬丁，其為動搖非細，門庭之慝，烏能免哉。或因門戶而財動，或因子息而費財也。卯為夜貴作脫氣，必被貴人脫賺。

The position of the self, the position of the residence, along with the three transmissions, combined with the heavenly general taken during the night, are all earth spirits. They come in a group to overcome the day stem, which is the癸 water. It is hard to bear. The卯 and酉 represent the gate and the door in symbolic terms, and the卯 is also the丁 spirit of this ten-day period. Now, there are two 丁 spirits appearing in the four lessons and three transmissions, making the丁 spirit unstable. Seeing many 丁 spirits leads to great unrest, and how can one avoid evil things within the family? It may be due to matters concerning the gate and door that money is spent, or due to matters concerning children that expenses are incurred. The卯 is the nobleman of the night, yet it is also a spirit that drains my energy. Therefore, one is surely deceived by the nobleman and loses some money.

斷曰：此無依之卦，格合三交，亦名勵德。往來無恆，久動思靜，久靜思動。有失和氣，事必難成。陽前陰後，君子則吉，小人則凶。若人年更立卯酉，為龍戰之象。一生一殺，進退維谷，動有乖離。惟謹身靜守，方可無咎。

This is a "No Dependence" divination, with a structure conforming to "Three Intersections," also known as "Encouraging Virtue." There is no regular pattern, and after prolonged movement one desires stillness, while after prolonged stillness one desires movement. Human relationships are discordant, and matters will certainly not succeed. The Yang spirit is ahead, and the Yin spirit is behind. A gentleman who divines this will find it auspicious, while a petty person will find it inauspicious. If the person's year of birth happens to fall on the卯 (Mao) or酉 (You) branch, it forms the "Dragon Struggle" image, where generation and destruction occur simultaneously, leading to difficulty in advancing or retreating, and any movement brings about discord and dispersion. Only by being cautious and maintaining proper conduct, and by remaining quiet and adhering to one's role, can one avoid blame.

天時：晴雨不常。家宅：宜謹慎門戶。婚姻：不和諧。胎產：主私孕難育。功名：仕者防被參劾，上書被斥，應試不售。求財：得失反覆，多為門戶子孫所耗。投謁：往反不遂意。疾病：或吐瀉霍亂，或寒熱反覆。失脫：得而復失。出行：從貴則宜，餘必反覆。行人：歸當復出。爭訟：紛紜不已，或得貴力可解。兵戰：晝占大勝，事多反覆。

Heavenly Conditions: The weather changes suddenly, alternating between clear skies and rain, with unpredictable changes. Home: Be careful to guard the entrance and doors. Marriage: Husband and wife are not harmonious. Pregnancy: It indicates a secret pregnancy that is difficult to raise up. Official Rank: Officials should be cautious of being accused by others, having their memorial submitted rejected, or failing in exams. Seeking Wealth: Gain and loss alternate frequently, with most of the wealth spent on visiting relatives and children. Seeking Introduction: Efforts to seek introductions are not satisfactory. Disease: Either cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, or fever with chills alternating. Loss and Recovery: Items are found and then lost again. Travel: It is suitable to follow the nobleman, but traveling alone will result in repeated difficulties. Traveler: The traveler returns home and then has to leave again. Disputes: There is persistent conflict, or it can be resolved with the help of the nobleman. Warfare: If questioned about it during the day, there will be a great victory, but the matter is often full of twists and turns.

畢法云：兩貴受克難干貴，制鬼之位乃良醫。課經云：日鬼臨干，卻賴支上食神剋制，或是本家親人能醫，或得家堂祖宗保護。如乘貴人，必得上人除釋過愆，見被禁囚，亦得赦原而免禍。

The *Bifa Fu* says: "When both noblemen are harmed, it is difficult to rely on them for help," meaning that if both the day stem and day branch noblemen are weakened, seeking help from noblemen will not succeed. "The position that controls the official ghost is like a good doctor," meaning that the one who can subdue the official ghost is like a physician who can cure illness. The *Ke Jing* says: When the official ghost is on the day stem, it entirely depends on the food god in the day branch to subdue it; this may indicate that there is someone in the family who knows medicine, or that the ancestors are secretly protecting. If this food god is also accompanied by a nobleman, it certainly means that someone in authority will intervene to clear the offense; even if already imprisoned, one can be pardoned and escape disaster.

課體：知一，度厄，迍福。課義：財官德祿，俱受其克，前後引從，足可解厄。

The lesson pattern is to know one and measure calamity, combined with the "Troubled Fortune Lesson" — in the lesson, both difficulties and blessings are present, and they must be counted one by one. The lesson meaning says: the wealth hexagram, official hexagram, virtue deity, and fortune deity are all attacked and harmed by the lower deity; fortunately, the first transmission is in front leading the way, and the final transmission is behind following, supporting the day stem in the middle, which is sufficient to resolve this heavy calamity.

解曰：未為日鬼臨寅，子為日祿臨未，巳為財德臨子，是四者皆被下賊也。癸課在丑，初傳未加寅，於丑前為引，末傳巳加子，於丑後為從，拱日干中，足可解三賊之厄。

The day stem is癸 water, and 未 is its official ghost. Now it is located on 寅, which is able to overcome it. 子 is the禄神 of 癸 water, located on 未, which is able to overcome it. 巳 is the wealth爻 and virtue deity of 癸 water, located on 子, which is able to overcome it. The official,禄, wealth, and virtue are all being harmed by the lower deity. 癸 day is lodged in 丑, the first transmission is 未 on 寅, which is before 丑, acting as a guide for me; the final transmission is 巳 on 子, which is after 丑, acting as a guardian. One in front and one behind, they enclose the day stem in the middle, sufficient to resolve this triple harm.

斷曰：春占為八迍五福課。用死一迍，寅木太勝二迍，仰丘俯仇三迍，將雀四迍，雀與刑合五迍，子臨未下賊乘虎六迍，子得虛宿，主墳墓哭泣七迍，干蛇支武八迍。初死末相一福，末生初，子投母二福，初雀末貴三福，巳受子克，得貴人救四福，癸德附戊，戊寄丙午臨日五福，占者主先憂後喜。

When this divination is cast in spring, it is called the "Eight Obstacles and Five Blessings" lesson, where eight obstacles and five blessings appear simultaneously. The eight obstacles are: the initiating transmission's spirit is weak due to death qi, one obstacle; the wood of the寅 is strong in spring and too vigorous, two obstacles; the upper support is all tombs and the lower opposition is all enemies, three obstacles; the riding spirit is the Vermilion Bird, which governs disputes, four obstacles; the Vermilion Bird combines with the spirit that is in conflict, five obstacles; the子 is below the未 and is attacked by the未, and it is also riding the White Tiger, six obstacles; the子 is exactly the Emptiness mansion among the twenty-eight constellations, which indicates mourning for the dead, seven obstacles; the day stem is ridden by the Teng Snake and the day branch is ridden by the Black Tortoise, eight obstacles. The five blessings are: although the first transmission is dead, the final transmission receives the phase qi, one blessing; the final transmission returns to generate the first transmission, like a young child running to his mother, two blessings; the first transmission rides the Vermilion Bird while the final transmission rides the Nobleman, which brings favor in official matters, three blessings; although the巳 is overcome by the子 water, there is a Nobleman to save it, four blessings; the virtue spirit of the癸 is attached to the戊, the戊 is lodged in theBingwu and is on the day stem, five blessings. Therefore, those who cast this lesson will first be troubled and then happy.

天時：風多雨少，不久即晴。家宅：人多意雜，時有不寧。婚姻：可成。胎產：似胎非胎，或是病積，臨產占之，立產。功名：官有升遷之兆，科第大吉，然文字不稱。求財：雖有得，不可過貪。投謁：見喜悅。疾病：不妨。失脫：難獲。出行：主有是非，宜結好伴。行人：占幼輩即至。爭訟：主自家庭而出，或坐窩犯。兵戰：晝占不利，夜占吉。

Heavenly Conditions: There will be much wind and little rain, and the weather will soon clear up. Family Home: There are many people and much talk, each with their own thoughts, causing frequent unrest. Marriage: It can be successful. Pregnancy: It is like being pregnant but not really, perhaps just a mass formed from illness; if asked at the time of giving birth, then delivery will be immediate. Official Rank: Officials show signs of promotion, and the imperial examination is very auspicious, but the writings are not very suitable. Seeking Wealth: Although one may succeed, one should not be too greedy. Seeking an Audience: The person one meets will be very pleased. Illness: There is no serious problem. Loss: It is difficult to recover. Traveling: There will be disputes on the way, so it is best to travel with a companion. A Person on the Way: If one asks about a younger relative, they will arrive immediately. Litigation: The matter arises from within the family, or one may be punished for harboring a criminal. Warfare: It is not favorable to ask during the day, but favorable to ask at night.

畢法云：前後引從升遷吉，彼此猜忌害相隨，將逢內戰所謀危。要覽云：三傳俱下賊上，迤邐克去，名為內戰。占者必有窩犯，訟自家庭而出。惟仕宦則從微至著，大有顯榮。心印賦云：子臨四季虎來並，小口頻頻災病興。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "Before and after leading and following, promotion is auspicious," meaning the first transmission is in front and the final transmission is following, indicating auspicious promotion; "Each side suspects and harms each other, following closely," meaning mutual suspicion and harm; "The general meets internal warfare, the plans are in danger," meaning the heavenly general and the god it rides upon fight each other, leading to danger in their plans. The "Yaolan" says: if all three transmissions are lower gods harming upper gods, and they continue to overcome each other, this is called "internal warfare"; the person who divines this will certainly be involved in harboring criminals, and legal troubles will arise from within their own family. However, if a government official divines this, it will instead mean rising from a low position to a prominent one, bringing great honor. The "Xinyin Fu" says: if the child (representing the person) is on top of the earth branches of chen, xu, chou, or wei, and the white tiger is also present, the family and young members will suffer continuous misfortunes and diseases.

課體：涉害，從革，不備，盤珠。課義：貴財心術，俯就豈逸，晝將生傳，傳金生日。

The lesson pattern is characterized by involvement of harm, transformation, and incompleteness, combined with 'disk bead lesson'—the earthly branches of the four lessons and three transmissions keep turning among only a few positions, like beads rolling in a disk without leaving it. The lesson meaning states: the snake (巳) is both the nobleman and the wealth hexagram, gaining benefit requires cunning; bending oneself to accommodate others, how can there be ease? Fortunately, the day stem's heavenly general belongs to earth, which can generate the metal of the three transmissions, and the metal of the three transmissions turns back to nourish the day stem.

解曰：巳為貴財，臨日旬遁己鬼，其為利也，必由心術致之，可以安守矣。乃動而俯就酉支，旋入支墓，連受敗脫，舍益就損，以是求逸，豈為計之得哉。幸終歸日上，又且晝將純土，生傳之金，而三傳純金復生日也。

The巳 is both the Nobleman and the wealth hexagram of the Day Stem. Now it is located on the Day Stem, but according to the旬遁 calculation, it becomes the Ji earth, which is the official ghost hexagram that controls the Day Stem. Therefore, this benefit can only be obtained through cunning and skill. Once obtained, one should remain modest and proper. Unfortunately, it moves to the酉 of the Day Branch, then falls into the storage of the Day Branch. It is continuously weakened by the败气 and泄气, which is like abandoning something beneficial for something harmful. Trying to seek comfort in this way is not a wise calculation. Fortunately, the three transmissions finally return to the Day Stem. During the day, the heavenly general is purely the earth deity, which generates the metal of the three transmissions. The pure metal of the three transmissions then returns to nourish the Day Stem癸 water.

斷曰：此涉害之卦，局合從革，傳課迴環，如盤走珠，不出盤外。將生傳，傳遞生日，喜得眾情，福可致而患自解。然事主兩端反覆，鉤曲未伸。金缺未純，課陰不備。日辰交克，革而未從，從而復革。君子占之，還當省戒。

This is a "Shè hài" (Involvement of Harm) lesson, with the three transmissions forming a structure consistent with "Cóng gé" (From Reform). The four lessons and the three transmissions reciprocally connect with each other, like pearls rolling in a tray, always remaining within the same tray. The Heavenly General generates the three transmissions, which in turn successively affect the day stem. It is pleasing that it gains the affection of many people, and blessings can be attracted while misfortunes naturally dissipate. However, the matter is characterized by wavering between two directions, being repeated and unstable, like a bent hook that is not yet extended. The metal structure is incomplete and not pure, and the hidden spirits of the four lessons are also not complete. The day stem and the day branch mutually control and attack each other, wanting to change yet following, and once following, wanting to change again. A gentleman who divines this lesson should still examine himself and remain cautious.

天時：久晴，雨未得。家宅：主屋舍寬而人口衰，防婢妾走失。婚姻：宜入贅，餘美中不足。胎產：胎安產遲。功名：有人舉薦則吉，自求未稱意。求財：順利，快足。投謁：徒費心力。疾病：主傷肝腎或筋骨。失脫：難獲。出行：無利，利在歸時。行人：速歸。爭訟：和解。兵戰：不利，變動有益。

Heavenly conditions: If there has been a long period of clear weather without rain, seeking rain will not be effective. Family home: The house is spacious but the number of people is declining, so be careful of servants or concubines going missing. Marriage: It is favorable for the male to join the female's family, otherwise there will be some shortcomings in other situations. Pregnancy: The fetal condition is stable, but the delivery time is delayed. Achievements: If someone recommends you, it will be favorable, but if you try to seek it yourself, it will not be satisfactory. Seeking wealth: It will be smooth, coming quickly and sufficiently. Visiting: It will be a waste of effort. Illness: It indicates injury to the liver, kidneys, or bones and joints. Loss: It is difficult to recover the lost item. Traveling: Going out is not beneficial, but it is beneficial when returning. Traveler: Will return soon. Dispute: It can be resolved. Warfare: It is unfavorable, and changing the formation and making new plans will be beneficial.

畢法云：夫婦蕪淫各有私，三傳遞生人舉薦，傳墓入墓分憎愛。課經云：午加寅為胎坐長生，大宜占孕，反不利產。又日上神作財，卻遁旬中干鬼，必因財致禍，為食傷身，因妻成訟。此夜占乘朱雀者宜防之，晝占不論。雲霄賦云：美女失音，白雉飛來巽戶。又云：牽牛至金門之路，血畜虺羸。

The *Bifa Fu* says: "A husband and wife each have private affairs," meaning that both the husband and wife have their own private relationships outside the marriage; "the three transmissions pass through each other and lead to recommendations," meaning that the three transmissions are interrelated and may result in someone being recommended; "the transmission and burial enter burial, distinguishing between affection and dislike," meaning that when the three transmissions go from burial to burial, one must clearly distinguish between affection and dislike. The *Ke Jing* says: When the hour of Wu is placed on the hour of Yin, the spirit of the fetus is in the place of growth, which is most suitable for asking about pregnancy, but not favorable for asking about childbirth. It also says: If the god on the day stem is originally a wealth hexagram, but according to the ten-day cycle it turns out to be a ghost that controls the day stem, it is certain that one will suffer misfortune due to wealth, injure the body due to greed for food, and get into legal trouble due to the wife. This rule is especially important to be cautious about when divining at night with the Vermilion Bird, but not necessary to consider when divining during the day. The *Yunxiao Fu* says: A beautiful woman suddenly loses her voice, which corresponds to a white chicken flying into the southeast Wind gate; it also says: The ox walks on the road leading to the western Metal gate, and livestock will see blood, become thin and fall ill.

課體：元首，稼穡，斬關。課義：交互徒然，夜祿乘元，棄而孟動，眾土為愆。

The lesson pattern involves the presence of the Great Chief, Harvesting, and Cutting the Gate simultaneously. The lesson meaning states: the day stem and day branch interact and form mutual combinations, appearing lively but ultimately being wasted effort; when asking about the fortune at night, the禄神 (favorable deity) is riding on the Black Tortoise, yet is taken away by others; abandoning the residence and moving recklessly towards the four first positions; encountering numerous earth deities along the way, leading inevitably to mistakes.

解曰：丑與子合，辰與酉合，交車互合，似非徒然。然子乃鬼祿，晝占乘白虎，雖甚驚危，尚可守也。夜占乘元武，必致為所耗竊，徒然交合，何利之有哉。祿既無用，棄宅而動，遂入鬼墓，進逢全土，愆難免矣。

The Earthly Branches Chou and Zi are mutually harmonious, as are Chen and You. When the Day Stem and Day Branch interact and form mutual harmony, it seems as though effort is not wasted. However, Zi is both a禄神 (lucky god) and occupies the position of official ghosts. If divined during the day, it is accompanied by the White Tiger, which although dangerous, can still be endured. But if divined at night, it is accompanied by the Black Tortoise, which inevitably leads to theft and loss. Thus, this mutual harmony is indeed wasted effort, with no real benefit. Since the禄神 is already ineffective, if one then leaves the residence and moves outward, it will enter theStorage (storage) of official ghosts, encountering more and more earth gods as one proceeds. Misfortune and calamity are naturally unavoidable.

斷曰：此元首之卦，亦名斬關。三傳俱季，斗罡加日發用，又為墓神覆日，大象昏蒙，事主沉滯。喜動而自刑，中被子穿，末落空陷。遂使蒙者通一隙之光，滯者開一線之路。占者利更新外出，每事籌畫，自可凶消吉至。

This is the "Yuan Shou" lesson, also known as "Zhan Guan." All three transmissions are the gods of the four seasons: Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. The Tiangang, which is Chen earth, is placed on the day stem to initiate the transmission, and at the same time, the tomb god covers the day stem. The overall atmosphere is dark and obscure, and matters tend to be stagnant and unsmooth. Fortunately, within this movement, there is self-imposed punishment, the middle transmission is pierced by the rat's opposite, and the final transmission falls in an empty and weak position. Because of this, a ray of light emerges from the darkness, and a path opens up from the stagnation. Those who cast this divination are favorable for renewal and change, travel, and any affairs that are planned in advance will naturally eliminate danger and bring good fortune.

天時：溫溼無雨而有霧。家宅：宜賣宅儲錢備患，喜有大力者為持門戶，諸凶不能為害。婚姻：不宜。胎產：防不實。功名：始見阻滯，後稍通達。求財：保其固有足矣。疾病：主脾腎之疾，久而得愈。失脫：逃盜難獲。出行：雖未順，勝於在家，尤利避患。行人：阻滯未歸。爭訟：難和，終有解救。兵戰：軍中不寧，臨事不果。

Heavenly conditions: warm and damp, with fog but no rain. Home: it is suitable to sell property and save money for unexpected events; fortunately, there is a strong person to support the household, and various malevolent spirits will not cause harm. Marriage: not suitable. Pregnancy: be careful of an unstable pregnancy. Officialdom: initially obstructed, later somewhat smooth. Seeking wealth: it is enough to keep the existing property. Disease: the illness is in the spleen and kidney, but after a long time it will eventually recover. Loss: runaway people and thieves are difficult to capture. Travel: although not very smooth, it is better than staying at home, especially suitable for avoiding calamities. Travelers: blocked and still away, have not returned. Disputes: difficult to reconcile, but eventually there will be a resolution. Military conflict: the army is not peaceful, and decisions cannot be made in time.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，干墓並關人宅廢。課經云：墓神乘蛇覆日，幸末傳戌乘虎沖辰，謂之破墓沖鬼，以凶散凶。訂訛云：罡作官鬼為真符，貴人臨鬼戶，謂之斬關逢吏。括囊賦云：遊子商賈而未回，斬關逃竄而速疾。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "The authority is improperly held and the official's fortune is on the day branch," meaning the official's fortune is located on the day branch, and the authority is held by someone else, making the position improper; "The dry branch's grave and the gate are combined, causing the person and the dwelling to be abandoned," meaning the grave of the day stem and the gate are both present, leading to the person and the dwelling being ruined. The "Ke Jing" says: the grave spirit is riding on the Teng Snake to cover the day stem, but fortunately the final transmission's戌 is riding the White Tiger to冲 the辰, which is called "breaking the grave and driving away the ghost," using aInauspicious Spirit to disperse anotherInauspicious Spirit. The "Ding'E" says: when the Tiangang acts as the official ghost, it is the true Guanfu, and when the nobleman is on the ghost's gate, it is called "cutting the gate and encountering the official." The "Kuanang Fu" says: the traveler and merchant have not returned yet; if they flee by cutting the gate, they will move very quickly.

課體：元首，間傳，出產。課義：晝貴夜聚，無屋可住，彼己懷脫，虛鬼空布。

The lesson pattern is the original head and intermediate transmission, combined with the "production lesson" — the transmission from the卯 (Mao) day gate to the巳 (Si) earthly gate, indicating an image of going out to conduct business and developing property. The lesson meaning says: the nobleman of the day gathers at the position of the nobleman of the night; the residence's shadow falls into emptiness, with no house to stay in; the other party and oneself each have their own plans, mutually leaking secrets; the official ghost of the day stem falls into kongwang, merely making a show.

解曰：巳加於卯，是晝貴臨於夜貴之家，故曰晝貴夜聚也。丑為宅陰，而投空亥，是無屋可住也。干支各被上神所脫，彼此須防懷詐而來。丑又為日鬼，既落空鄉，亦為虛布，為禍為福，皆無力矣。

The Trigram Si is placed over the Trigram Mao, which signifies the arrival of the nobleman during the day at the residence of the nobleman of the night, hence it is called "day nobleman meets night nobleman." The Trigram Chou is the hidden spirit of the dwelling, now falling onto the empty Trigram Hai, which is like having no house to reside in. Both the Day Stem and Day Branch are drained by the spirits above, so they must be cautious of each other, as there is a possibility of deceit. The Trigram Chou is also the official spirit of the Day Stem, and since it falls into the empty place, it is a mere illusion. Whether it brings misfortune or blessings, it has no real power.

斷曰：此元首之卦，間傳順進，合出產之格。旬奇發用，宜有意外遭逢。君子鴻漸而昇陽，小人狐疑而不決。惜初傳即遭空陷，不過虛聲，干支皆被脫耗，彼此無益。求謀恐少實際，不如靜以俟之，秋冬則吉。

This is a "Yuan Shou" divination lesson, with the three transmissions advancing in order, skipping positions, forming the "Sheng Chan" pattern. A strange divine spirit from the ten-day cycle initiates the transmission, indicating unexpected encounters. A gentleman who divines this will find himself like the wild geese in the "Zhan" hexagram, gradually flying upward step by step. A petty person, however, will be full of doubts and indecisive. Unfortunately, the first transmission starts by falling into an empty pit, resulting in nothing but empty reputation. Both the day stem and day branch are drained, so neither gains an advantage. Matters concerning seeking success may yield little real benefit. It would be better to remain calm and wait, for by autumn and winter the situation will turn favorable.

天時：雲合後散，出旬有雨，不多。家宅：屋敝人窘，猶須防耗。婚姻：兩貧相宜，餘不吉。胎產：主懷妊多恙，孕防不實。功名：戌亥年命者利，餘無益。求財：反有所耗失。

Heavenly Conditions: Clouds gather and then disperse; rain will come only after this ten-day period, but the rainfall will be light. House: The house is in disrepair, the family is in financial difficulty, and there is also a need to be cautious about expenditures. Marriage: If both families are poor, they may be compatible, but other situations are not auspicious. Pregnancy: The pregnant woman may suffer from many ailments, and there is also a risk of an unstable pregnancy. Achievements: Those whose destiny or age corresponds to the Earthly Branches of Xu or Hai will benefit, while others will not gain anything. Seeking Wealth: Not only will wealth not be obtained, but there will also be losses.

疾病：主虛弱，有救。失脫：主不一次，難覓。出行：不利；行人：未歸，不知何往。爭訟：兩造皆耗，自歸消釋。兵戰：晝占吉，夜占尤大勝，用兵以分合為妙。墳墓：利營壽壙益人。

Disease: The condition shows weakness, but there is a way to save. Loss: Losing things repeatedly, difficult to find. Travel: Unfavorable. Traveler: The person has not returned and it is unknown where they have gone. Litigation: Both plaintiff and defendant will spend money, and eventually the matter will be resolved. Military conflict: Asking during the day is favorable, but asking at night will result in a greater victory. The art of warfare lies in the ability to divide and gather, to disperse and assemble. Burial: It is suitable to prepare the tomb in advance, which benefits the family.

畢法云：水日逢丁財動之，人宅受脫俱招盜，晝夜貴加求兩貴。課經云：卯為夜貴作脫氣，必被貴人脫賺，或因神祇耗財。又卯為日門，巳為地戶，自丑傳巳，有出產之象。凡占訪人不在，行人出利干望。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: "Water day meets Ding god, the wealth hexagram must move," meaning that on a water day, if the Ding god is present, the wealth hexagram will change; "Man and dwelling both lose energy, both invite thieves," meaning that both the person and the dwelling are weakened, making theft likely; "Day and night nobleman overlaps, seeking help can be done from both sides," meaning that having noblemen present both day and night allows one to seek help from both directions. The "Ke Jing" says: "Mao is the nobleman of the night but also the god that drains my energy, so it is certain that one will be cheated by the nobleman and lose some money, or spend money on worshiping deities." It also says: "Mao is the day gate, Si is the earth gate, from Chou to Si, there is an atmosphere of going out to do business; if one asks about someone visiting, the person is not at home, but if one asks about someone going out, it is favorable for going out to seek opportunities."

課體：重審，進茹，孤寡。課義：三傳拱定，行人歸近，事不出家，賊在彼隱。

The lesson pattern is "Chong Shen" (re-examination), with two other types: "Jin Ru Ke" (advancing transmission) is when the earthly branches of the three transmissions connect and proceed in order; "Gu Gu Ke" (solitary and orphaned pattern) is when there is an empty void before and an empty pit after, indicating a state of being alone and isolated. The lesson meaning says: the heavenly stem above the day stem and the heavenly stem above the day branch enclose the three transmissions in between; if someone asks about going out, their return is not far away; matters do not go beyond their own home; the thief is hiding on that side.

解曰：干上寅在末傳前，支上戌在初傳後，拱定亥子丑於中，故占行人為已近也。由宅上神戌以及亥，故事不出乎家庭。末從子丑入寅，為日上神，晝乘元武，賊不離鄉邑。夜虎臨宅作鬼，主人口不寧，喜初傳落空，又得干上寅相救，庶無大咎。

The stem of the day, Yi, has its寅 (Yin) positioned before the final transmission, while the branch of the day,戌 (Xu), is placed after the first transmission. This exactly places the transmissions of亥 (Hai), 子 (Zi), and 丑 (Chou) in the middle. Since they are thus enclosed, it indicates that the person being asked about is likely to return soon. The three transmissions start from the spirit of the residence,戌 (Xu), and proceed through亥 (Hai), showing that the matter does not go beyond the family home. The final transmission moves from子 (Zi) and 丑 (Chou) into寅 (Yin), which is the spirit of the day's stem. Since the divination was done during the day and寅 (Yin) is riding on the Black Tortoise, it suggests that the thief has not left the local area. If the divination was done at night, the White Tiger is present at the residence as the official ghost, indicating unrest within the family. Fortunately, the first transmission falls on Kongwang, and the stem of the day,寅 (Yin), provides support. Therefore, there is likely no major wrongdoing.

斷曰：此重審之卦，順傳連茹。陽神拱夾三奇，全見旬儀入傳。支儀入課，宜萬事和同，重重吉慶矣，乃干上脫氣，支卜空亡，一脫一空，彼此無利。惟黃冠緇流，得此為上吉，餘俱不取。用神本是旬空，又行空地，又乘晝空，吉固虛無，凶亦消散也。

This is a "Chong Shen" lesson, where the three transmissions proceed in sequence, connected like pulling out reeds. The two yang spirits flank the three marvels in the middle. The six instruments of this ten-day cycle are fully included in the three transmissions, and the instrument spirit associated with the day branch also enters the four lessons. By principle, this should be a situation of universal harmony and abundant good fortune. Unfortunately, the day stem is overshadowed by a spirit that drains its energy, and the day branch is located in the empty void. One side is drained, the other is empty, and neither side gains any advantage. Only those outside the worldly affairs, such as monks and Taoist priests, who receive this lesson, can achieve the highest good fortune. Others are not suitable. The initiating transmission spirit is originally in the旬空, and it moves to the empty void, riding on the daytime sky. Therefore, good fortune becomes nothingness, and misfortune also vanishes completely.

天時：時旱多晴，時陰久雨。家宅：宅休囚，丁不旺。婚姻：媒妁虛言，終歸影響。胎產：占胎未實，占產立下。功名：先見虛聲，後或有奇遇。求財：反有耗折。投謁：不遇而返。

Heavenly conditions: In dry seasons, there are often clear skies; in rainy seasons, there is prolonged rain; everything depends on the season. Family residence: The energy of the house is declining and weak, with few people in the household. Marriage: What the matchmaker says is all empty talk, and in the end, it is only vague and uncertain. Pregnancy: If asking about pregnancy, the fetal energy is not solid; if asking about childbirth, it will happen immediately. Achieving fame and status: At first, one only hears of empty reputation, but later there may be unexpected opportunities. Seeking wealth: Not only is wealth not obtained, but there is also loss. Seeking an audience: One cannot meet anyone and ends up going in vain.

疾病：暴病即愈，久病凶。失脫：物散人難獲。出行：不得動身，乍出即反。行人：異鄉孤獨，未得還家。爭訟：防囚繫，旋得解散。兵戰：未利，宜堅守營壘，多設坑塹。

Disease: Sudden illness will soon be cured, but long neglected illness is dangerous. Loss: Things have already been lost, and people cannot recover them. Travel: Unable to move, just as one starts to go out, one has to return. Traveler: Alone in a foreign land, unable to return home. Litigation: Beware of being detained, but soon one can be released. Military conflict: No advantage, should hold the camp firmly, dig many ditches and pits.

畢法云：所謀多拙遭羅網，空上逢空事莫追。課經云：干上逢脫氣，晝將乘元武，名脫盜格。袖中金云：連珠三奇亥子丑，陽光在下，空懷寶以迷邦。訂訛云：孤寡前去後空，陰惆陽悵，大端不吉。或遇三奇六儀為救神，名孤寡再醮。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "Plans are clumsy and fall into a trap," meaning one runs into a heavenly net, and all plans are restricted. "Empty meets empty, do not pursue matters," meaning when the empty position is again occupied by emptiness, there is no need to pursue the matter further. The "Ke Jing" says: when the day stem meets a spirit that drains its energy, and the heavenly general for the day is the Black Tortoise, this is called "Tuo Dao Ge," meaning one is both deceived and robbed. The "Xiu Zhong Jin" says: when the three positions of Hai, Zi, and Chou are connected and the three marvels are hidden, but the sun is still below, it is like holding treasure in vain, causing confusion in the state and talented people being unrecognized. The "Ding E" says: the term "gu gua" refers to the front being empty and the back falling empty, with both the yin and yang spirits feeling melancholy, generally indicating an inauspicious situation; if the three marvels and six instruments come to save, it is called "gu gua zai jiao," meaning that those who are lonely and isolated can still find a good match again.