On the Jiaxu day, first arrangement: stem above Yin

課體：伏吟，元胎，斬關。課義：馬載虎鬼，晝占可畏，幸而值空，夜財失費。

The lesson pattern involves the simultaneous presence ofHidden Chant, 元胎, and 斩关. The interpretation states that the horse of the post carries the White Tiger transformed into an official ghost, rushing directly towards the day stem. If the divination is done during the day, this is truly alarming. Fortunately, the horse is located on Kongwang, thus reducing the severity of the ominous trend. However, if the divination is done at night, the wealth爻 will be stolen by someone, resulting in a futile expense.

解曰：申為驛馬，本為日鬼，晝占乘虎，是馬載虎鬼，來傷日干，豈不可畏。幸喜申值空亡，凶當稍殺。但宅上之戌財，晝夜皆乘元武。若無盜賊之憂，必有失脫之患。其日夜財失費者，不過對晝占之語，交互成文耳。

Shen is the post-horse of Jia day stem, and itself is the official ghost of Jia wood. In daytime divination, it comes riding on the White Tiger, equivalent to the post-horse carrying the White Tiger transformed into an official ghost rushing forward to harm the day stem. How can this be without fear? Fortunately, Shen falls within the旬空, reducing the intensity of the凶. However, the戌 earth on the residence is the wealth爻 of the day stem, and whether divined in day or night, it rides on the Black Tortoise. Even if there is no worry of thieves coming, there will certainly be a loss. The phrase 'night wealth is lost' in the lesson is merely paired with the previous 'day divination is fearsome' to form the text, with day and night contrasted, not implying that loss occurs only at night.

斷曰：自任斬關，又曰元胎，如嬰兒隱伏之狀，只宜守舊，不宜動謀，否則災患與失脫相併矣。此課馬空祿實，守土官得之無害。若外差占此，恐有阻隔不行，倘年命有馬，或能填實，不同此論。

This reading takes the heavenly stem of the day as the starting point, with the associated deity initiating the transmission, and it also carries the characteristic of "cutting the gate." It is called "original embryo," with an appearance resembling an infant coiled and not yet born. Therefore, it is only suitable to maintain the existing situation and not to make new plans, otherwise both calamities and thefts will come together. In this reading, the post-horse falls into kongwang while the禄神 sits on a solid position, so officials who remain in their local area will not be affected. However, if someone is ordered to go on a mission outside, they may encounter obstacles and be unable to proceed. If the person's age or birth year happens to carry the post-horse, perhaps the kongwang can be filled, and then this interpretation should not be applied.

天時：火母實，水母空，又火上水下，恐不能雨。家宅：自有豐祿，靜守則宜；若一妄動，刑耗百出。仕宦：祿實官空，三傳刑沖，秋占則吉，餘皆不宜。婚姻：占男晝吉，占女皆凶。胎產：二陽包陰，孕必成女，伏吟元胎，產必遲延。

Heavenly Conditions: Wood that produces fire is strong and solid, while metal that produces water is weak and empty. With fire above and water below, it is likely that rain will not form. Family Home: There is originally a rich fortune, so it is best to remain calm and maintain what is already there. If there is sudden movement, punishments, clashes, and losses will arise continuously. Official Career: The禄神 is solid and strong, but the official star is empty. The three transmissions also mutually clash and conflict. If asked about this in autumn, it is favorable, but in other seasons it is not suitable. Marriage: If asking about the male partner, daytime divination is favorable; if asking about the female partner, it is generally unfavorable. Pregnancy and Childbirth: Two yang spirits enclose one yin spirit, indicating a female fetus. If there is alsoHidden Chant and the original fetus, childbirth will certainly be delayed.

逃盜：不出里閭。疾病：脾氣虛弱，肝家受病，不久自愈。出行：伏吟馬空，出旬或可。行人：近則立至，遠則難定。出師：晝占則凶，夜占則勝。

Fleeing thieves: Those who run away and thieves have not left their native place. Illness: Weak spleen energy, illness affecting the liver meridian, which will soon recover. Travel: Hidden chant remains still and the post-horse falls empty; perhaps one can start traveling after this ten-day period. Travelers: Those who have a short distance will arrive immediately, but those with a long distance are uncertain. Military campaign: If asked during the day, it is ominous; if asked at night, victory is possible.

畢法云：旺祿臨身徒妄作，賓主不投刑在上。秘要云：甲日伏吟，旬首上神，晝夜皆乘元武，是閉口卦，止宜明哲保身。又甲日干上見寅，傳內即見財爻，亦必心多退悔，謂之懶去取財，恐其爭奪也。

The *Bifa Fu* says: "When the prosperous禄神 is present on the person, further movement is in vain." This means that if the prosperous禄神 is already on the person, further action is pointless. "The host and guest do not match, and punishment is above" refers to the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the day being in conflict with the upper god, resulting in the host and guest not harmonizing. The *Miyao* states that if on a Jia day theHidden Chant is obtained, and the upper god of the beginning of the ten-day period is riding the Black Tortoise both in day and night, this is called the "closed mouth hexagram," which is suitable only for preserving oneself wisely and being quiet and inactive. It also says that if the heavenly stem of the day has寅, then the three transmissions will have the wealth爻, but the mind will inevitably be hesitant and retreat, which is called "lazy to take wealth." This is because one fears that obtaining wealth will lead to disputes.

課體：知一，退茹。課義：奇儀既夾，常人難壓，君子宜占，試登高甲。

The lesson pattern is knowing one and retreat of the herb. The lesson meaning says: the three marvels and six instruments are positioned one before and one after, enclosing the central position; ordinary people's fortune cannot suppress such a structure; the gentleman who obtains this is most appropriate, and can achieve high rank in examinations.

解曰：甲課在寅，寅即甲也。今寅居卯上，戌居亥上，是寅戌夾亥子丑在內。亥子丑上遁得乙丙丁，為天上三奇。又甲戌旬首，以戌為六儀，又為魁星。君子得此，有不高掇巍科者乎。常人之才德，不足當此，必有不勝而難壓者也。凡屬仕宦，秋占皆利。

On a day beginning with Jia, the lodging palace is in Yin. Yin is equivalent to Jia itself. Now Yin falls on Mao, and Xu falls on Hai. This places Hai, Zi, and Chou in the middle. According to the method of hidden days, Hai, Zi, and Chou correspond to Yi, Bing, and Ding respectively, which are the three marvels in the heavens. Moreover, Jia Xu is the beginning of this month, so Xu serves as the six instruments. At the same time, Xu is also the leading star associated with official rank. A gentleman who receives this divination would naturally succeed in the imperial examinations. However, ordinary people lack the talent and virtue to bear such a pattern, and they will inevitably suffer from its consequences. Those in official positions who inquire about this in autumn will find it advantageous.

斷曰：知一退茹之象，舍遠就近，舍疏就親，恩多主害，事起同袍。凡占狐疑，必上下和合，乃為吉象。又鬼墓加干，防人暗中侵害，用兵尤宜忌之。

This is the situation of "Zhi Yi" combined with "Tui Ru": abandoning distant things for near ones, and unfamiliar ones for familiar ones; excessive kindness can lead to harm, and disputes often arise among colleagues and friends. For any divination concerning indecisive matters, harmony between superiors and subordinates is essential for a favorable omen. Moreover, if the official ghost and the tomb god are combined with the day stem, one should beware of secret harm from someone, especially in military campaigns where this is particularly dangerous.

天時：天罡指巳，水神發用，雨不甚大。家宅：財官雙美，必是詩書禮樂之家。仕宦：支干夾奇，尊榮之至。婚姻：金土相生，常貴相當，必是佳兒佳婦。胎產：下強上弱，二陽包陰，胎必成女，子丑相合，產必遲延。

Heavenly Time: The Tiangang points to the Si position, the Water God initiates the transmission, and the rain is not heavy. Family Residence: Both the Wealth Trigram and the Official Trigram are favorable, indicating a family that values poetry, books, rituals, and music. Official Career: The Day Stem and Day Branch enclose the odd god in the middle, indicating supreme honor and prestige. Marriage: Metal and Earth mutually generate, the Tai Chang and Nobleman are of matching doors, surely a couple of excellent husband and wife. Pregnancy and Childbirth: The lower god is strong while the upper god is weak, two Yang gods enclose one Yin god, the fetus must be female; Zi and Chou combine, childbirth will certainly be delayed.

求財：主得貴人之財。疾病：病來脫人，人去墓病，不能即愈。遠行：宜從陸路，且得貴人提挈。行人：天罡加孟，行者未歸。失物：已被盜去。出師：宜因糧於敵國，必得滿載而歸。

Seeking wealth: One will receive property from a nobleman. Disease: The disease energy drains one's vital energy, and the person enters the storage of illness, so it cannot be cured immediately. Traveling far: It is suitable to travel by land, and one will receive assistance from a nobleman. A traveler: The Tiangang is placed in the four beginning positions, so the person who has left home has not yet returned. Lost items: They have already been stolen. Going to war: It is suitable to use the enemy's grain and supplies on the spot, and one will certainly return with a full load.

畢法云：鬼臨三四訟災隨。課經云：甲戌日丑加寅，乃晝貴臨身，名貴人忌憚格。緣朱雀乘卯，克天乙之丑土，占此者，不可告貴，緣貴人忌憚，不肯用事故也。指掌賦云：子亥戌為重陰，安嘉遁之貞，寧甘沒齒。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "Ghost near the third and fourth lessons brings litigation calamity." This means when the official ghost is located on the third and fourth lessons, litigation and calamity will follow. The "Ke Jing" says: On a Jiaxu day, the Chou is placed on the寅, indicating the nobleman is in the position of the self during the day, known as the "Nobleman's Caution Pattern." Because the Vermilion Bird is riding on the卯 wood, the卯 wood overcomes the Tianyi Nobleman's riding Chou earth, so those who take this lesson should not seek help from the nobleman— the nobleman holds caution, unwilling to take action on one's behalf. The "Zhipang Fu" says: The positions of Zi, Hai, and Xu are filled with heavy yin energy, resting in the virtuous path of retreat and seclusion of the "Dun" hexagram, preferring to remain unknown and silent for a lifetime.

課體：涉害，見機，間傳，勵德，顧祖。課義：六位全陽，常人散殃，馬載虎鬼，催人勿遑。

The lesson pattern combines the five types: involvement of harm, opportunity, intermediate transmission, cultivation of virtue, and regard for ancestors. The lesson meaning states: the four lessons and three transmissions occupy six positions, all being yang spirits; ordinary people who receive this divination can dispel calamities and misfortunes; the post-horse carries the white tiger transformed into a ghostly official, rushing forward continuously; it hastens the person's inability to have even a moment of ease.

解曰：四課三傳，無一非陽，宜於公用。蓋陰翳之氣，既已消釋，則常人得此，豈不可以散其災殃乎。官鬼乘虎，為催官符。今虎之陰神，雖制白虎，而馬實載之，則揚鞭而去。自有烏可已之勢。雖孟求安，而不可得，是所謂催人勿遑者也。卯作雀臨巳，申作虎臨戌，為歸巢格，占行人立至。又白虎臨宅，未免喪服。遇戌年，則為喪吊全逢矣。

The four lessons and three transmissions all contain yang spirits, making this lesson suitable for matters concerning officialdom. The dark and obscured energies have already been completely dispersed; how could an ordinary person who divines this not be able to dispel their own misfortunes? The official ghost is riding the white tiger, which is referred to as "prompting the official symbol." Now, although the white tiger's yin spirit can restrain the white tiger, the post-horse actually carries it, and with a single whip, it moves on, possessing an unstoppable momentum; even if one desires stability, it cannot be achieved. This is the meaning of the lesson "prompting people without respite." The卯 (Mao) is occupied by the vermilion bird sitting on the巳 (Si), and the申 (Shen) is occupied by the white tiger sitting on the戌 (Xu), forming the "returning to the nest pattern," indicating that the traveler will arrive immediately. Furthermore, the white tiger is sitting on the residence, inevitably leading to matters of mourning; if it coincides with the year of戌 (Xu), then both mourning and condolences will occur simultaneously.

斷曰：見機之卦，當察機辨色，因時制宜，不當猶豫逡巡也。初傳龍蛇空陷，凶既不成，喜亦不就。午為脫氣，沖干上神，恐子孫有耗費之患。

This is a "Seeing the Opportunity" divination. One should observe the timing and discern expressions, adapting flexibly to circumstances, and should not hesitate or be timid. The first transmission is governed by the Azure Dragon and the Teng Snake, both of which are in an empty and fallen position. Although evil matters cannot be accomplished, auspicious matters also cannot be realized. The午 fire is a divine force that drains my energy, and it also conflicts with the day stem's governing deity. It is likely that there will be financial losses and expenditures in the descendants' generation.

天時：晝占雨而後晴，夜占晴而後雨。家宅：白虎脫支，恐多死喪之耗。仕宦：占官問祿，得此最吉。求財：晝占不吉，夜占必得。婚姻：辰土晝夜乘六合，與支干上神作三合，必成之象。

Heavenly conditions: If the divination is done during the day and the question is about rain followed by clear weather, it is favorable. If done at night and the question is about clear weather followed by rain, it is also favorable. For the household: The White Tiger drains the energy of the day branch, indicating possible misfortunes, deaths, or financial losses. For official positions: Asking about official rank or salary, this divination is most auspicious. For seeking wealth: If divined during the day, it is unfavorable; if done at night, the wealth is certain to be obtained. For marriage: The earth element (辰) is present in both day and night, riding on Liu He (六合), and forms a Triple Harmony Formation with the day stem and day branch, indicating a definite success in marriage.

胎產：課傳六陽，妊必成女，難產。疾病：虎鬼克干，占命屬火，方為有救。出行：驛馬臨宅，自不能留。行人：天罡加仲，必在中途。出師：利客不利主。

Fetus and childbirth: All six positions of the four lessons and three transmissions are yang. When yang reaches its extreme, it turns to generate yin. The fetus must be female, and the delivery will be difficult. Disease: The White Tiger brings the official ghost to attack the day stem. Only those whose destiny belongs to fire, and fire can overcome metal, will have a chance of survival. Travel: The post-horse is located on the residence, so one cannot stay, and must leave. Traveler: The Tiangang is placed on one of the four central positions (子, 午, 卯, 酉), meaning the person is definitely still on the way. Military campaign: It is favorable for the attacking side, but unfavorable for the defending side.

畢法云：六陽數足須公用，催官使者赴官期。課經云：甲戌日干亡子，支上申，謂之危中取財格。緣干克支辰為財，今支上有鬼，不免自驚危中取財也，喜旬中申空，亦可無畏。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "When six yang numbers are complete, it is suitable for public affairs," meaning that when six positions are purely yang and complete, it is favorable for official duties. "The official's messenger is urging the official to take office," meaning that the official symbol has arrived, and the official should take office. The "Ke Jing" says: On a Jiaxu day, if the day stem is Zi and the day branch is Shen, this is called the "Grasping Wealth in Danger" pattern. Because the day stem Jia Wood controls the day branch Chen Earth, which is considered wealth, but now the day branch is occupied by the official ghost, so one must take this wealth with fear and anxiety. Fortunately, within this ten-day period, Shen is falling into the empty position, so there is no need to be afraid.

課體：遙克，蒿矢，元胎。課義：矢箭來傷，幸爾空亡，居家閉口，生計榮昌。

The lesson pattern is "Hao Shi" and "Yuan Tai," combined with "Yao Ke Ke" — all four lessons have no mutual control, but a distant god remotely harms the day stem. The lesson meaning says: there is an arrow coming to injure me; fortunately, this arrow falls into Kongwang; at home, one should be cautious with words and keep silent; in this way, livelihood will naturally flourish.

解曰：蒿矢無力，用傳又空，是為忘矢，無力甚矣。未乃旬尾，臨於宅上，名曰閉口。謹言慎語，方能免患。亥為甲木之長生，陰神又係水母，有本之水，源源來生，則生計自然榮昌矣。

The arrow made of wormwood grass has no strength, and the first transmission falls into kongwang, resulting in a situation where even the arrow is lost, making it even harder to exert force. Wei is the last position of this ten-day cycle, and now it is present over the residence, called "closed mouth." One must speak cautiously and carefully to avoid misfortune. Hai is the place of growth for Jia wood, and its yin spirit belongs to water, being the source of water. With a continuous flow of water nourishing me, one's livelihood will naturally flourish.

斷曰：日鬼發用，兼乘驛馬，占仕宦事極迅速，惜乎初申空亡耳，白虎乘申加亥，謂之虎奔臀明，必主家有病人。

The day stem's official ghost is initiating the transmission, and it is accompanied by the post-horse. Divining about official matters indicates extremely rapid progress. However, the first transmission's Shen is located in kongwang. The white tiger is on Shen and added to Hai, which is called 'white tiger rushing to the bright part'. The white tiger rushes forward with its form clearly visible, indicating that someone in the family is certainly ill.

天時：初傳落空，出旬有雨。家宅：干乘生氣，支作財神，內外受益，但空鬼為災，不無伏尸杯影之事。仕宦：官馬皆空，占宦不吉。求財：德祿臨於末傳，夜占乘龍尤吉。婚姻：晝占不佳，夜占可就。胎產：二陽包陰，孕必成女。

Heavenly Conditions: The first transmission falls in Kongwang, so rain will come only after this ten-day period. Family Residence: The day stem is supported by the growth energy, and the day branch acts as the wealth god, benefiting both inside and outside the home; however, the official ghost falling in Kongwang still causes trouble, leading to incidents like hidden corpses and imagining ghosts. Official Career: Both the official star and the post-horse fall in Kongwang, indicating an unfavorable omen for career prospects. Seeking Wealth: The virtue god and the official luck god are both in the final transmission, and if the divination is done at night and the Azure Dragon is also present, it becomes more favorable. Marriage: Divination during the day is unfavorable, but divination at night can lead to a successful marriage. Pregnancy: Two yang gods enclose one yin god, indicating a female fetus.

疾病：虎鬼空陷，病危可治。求謀：前空後實，先難後易。出行：夜占水陸俱宜，但馬空不能即行。行人：天罡加季，行人立至。行軍：恐有伏兵，宜加謹備。

Disease: White Tiger and Official Ghost are in empty and hidden positions, the illness though serious can still be treated. Seeking schemes: The front is empty, the back is solid, it is difficult at first but easy afterwards. Traveling: Divination at night shows both water and land routes are suitable, but the post-horse is in empty position, so cannot start immediately. Travelers: Tiangang is on the positions of the four seasons, the person who has left will arrive immediately. Military campaign: There is probably an ambush, one should be especially cautious and prepared.

畢法云：夫歸蕪淫各有私，賓主不投刑在上。吳越春秋子胥曰：時加雞鳴，青龍在酉，德在上，刑在金，是日賊其德也。主父有逆子，君有逆臣。筆塵解曰：課名蒿矢，申為旬空，加亥為六害，又為日破，又為日鬼。三傳刑戰，干克支上神，支克干上神，滿盤略無和氣，故主有逆子叛臣也。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "Fuhu yin ge you zhi si," meaning that husband and wife each have private affairs outside; "Binzhu bu tou xing zai shang," meaning that the upper deity is in conflict with the main deity, and the host and guest are not in harmony. The "Wuyue Chunqiu" records Wu Zixu's words: when the hour is placed at the position of the crowing rooster, the Azure Dragon is on You, the benevolent deity is above and the penal deity is on metal. On this day, the penal deity harms the benevolent deity, so the father has a rebellious son and the ruler has a rebellious minister. The "Bichen" explains: this divination is called "Haoshǐ." Shen is in the empty position of the ten-day cycle, placed on Hai, forming the six harms, and also being a day break and the official ghost of the day stem. The three transmissions are in mutual conflict, the day stem overcomes the day branch's deity, and the day branch overcomes the day stem's deity. There is no harmony at all in the entire chart, hence there are rebellious sons and ministers.

課體：重審，炎上，贅婿，斬關。課義：內外勾連，宅盛人愆，亡財後至，奴婢防奸。

The lesson pattern is characterized by re-examination and cutting the gate. There are two additional types: "Inflaming Lesson" occurs when the three transmissions form the fire triad of Yin-Wu-Xu, reflecting the fire element's upward movement. "Son-in-law Lesson" happens when the day branch is placed upon the day stem, resembling a man marrying into another family and abandoning his own to follow the wife's. The lesson meaning states: internal and external connections are intertwined; the household flourishes but the people suffer; lost money will return later; and there is a need to be cautious about secret affairs involving servants in the household.

解曰：三傳脫干，占必遺失也。寅去加午，午去加戌，會成火局，自支陰而及於乾陽，內外勾連之象。三傳脫日生支，自然人愆宅盛。戌為日財，下被寅克，上被合傷，此財非復為我所有。今忽作初傳，仍作日財，是亡財復至也。戌為奴婢，合為奸私，寅為鬼戶，三者相併，則奴婢必有奸私逃走者矣。

The three transmissions all drain the energy of the day stem, indicating that the matter being questioned will certainly result in some loss. The寅 is placed on the午, and the午 is placed on the戌, forming a fire trinity. This connects from the hidden spirit of the day branch to the yang position of the day stem, forming a pattern of internal and external connection. Since the three transmissions both drain the energy of the day stem and benefit the day branch, the person will naturally suffer loss while the household will naturally flourish. The戌 is originally the wealth hexagram of the day stem, but it is attacked by the寅 wood below and injured by theLiu He above; this wealth no longer belongs to me. Now it suddenly becomes the first transmission, still being the wealth of the day stem, which is called lost money returning. In terms of symbolism, the戌 represents servants, theLiu He indicates secret affairs, and the寅 is the gate of ghosts. When these three come together, there must be someone among the servants who is involved in secret affairs and has fled.

斷曰：支神加於干上，受干之克。如以妻就夫，乃舍己從人之象。占者多主屈意從人，不能由己。

The divine spirits on the day branch are added to the day stem, and in return are restrained by the day stem. This is like a wife yielding to her husband, showing a situation where one gives up their own will and submits to others. Those who receive this divination usually have to suppress their own wishes and accommodate others, unable to make their own decisions.

天時：課傳皆火，不能有雨。家宅：三傳遞生，居必寬敞。仕宦：三傳克官，功名難就。求財：有得有失。婚姻：三合相連，必結朱陳。胎產：課傳皆陽，妊必生男。疾病：虛脫之症。行人：不能即歸。出師：糧儲不足。

Heavenly conditions: The four lessons and three transmissions are all fire, so rain cannot form below. Home affairs: The three transmissions generate each other in sequence, indicating a certain spaciousness in residence. Official career: The fire in the three transmissions overcomes the official star metal, making it difficult to achieve official success. Seeking wealth: There will be both gains and losses. Marriage: The triple harmony connects the beginning and end, surely resembling the intermarriage between the Zhu and Chen families across generations. Pregnancy: The four lessons and three transmissions are all yang spirits, indicating a male fetus. Illness: A condition resembling collapse. Traveler: Cannot return soon. Military campaign: Insufficient provisions.

畢法云：初遭夾克不由己。指南：八月未將加亥，占武試。曰：河魁臨干發用，貴居年命之上，格合盤珠。喜朱雀遁乙奇乘長生旺氣，文字甚合試官之意。傳送加子，箭必中垛，聯捷無疑。古鑑：亥將加卯，占走失。曰：支戌刑未，未臨於亥，當於西北亥上尋獲。未八亥四，四八三十二里。亥為水，亦為樓臺。未為酒食，藏於近水酒館中，悉驗。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "At the beginning, being caught between Jia and Ke, one cannot act freely," meaning that the first transmission is surrounded by Jia and Ke, and the matter is not under one's control. An ancient example from "Zhinan" states: In the eighth month, the general Xu was placed on Hai. Someone consulted about a military examination. The interpretation said: Hekui (Xu) earth is placed on the day stem and initiates the transmission, and the nobleman is located on the person's own birth year. The pattern matches the pearl disk; it is pleasing that the Vermilion Bird hides the Yi odd, and rides on the growth and strength of the stem, so the article written is in harmony with the examiner's mind. The transmission Shen metal is placed on Zi, so the arrow will surely hit the target, and passing the examination is certain. Another ancient example from "Gujian" states: The general Hai was placed on Mao. Someone consulted about a lost item. The interpretation said: The day branch Xu conflicts with Wei, and Wei is placed on Hai, so one should look in the northwest direction of Hai. The number of Wei is eight, and the number of Hai is four, eight times four equals thirty-two, meaning thirty-two li away. Hai belongs to water, and is taken as the image of a pavilion, while Wei is taken as the image of food and drink, so the lost item is near a tavern by the water. Later, it was all verified.

課體：知一，四絕。課義：初末拱貴，尊上偏喜，空鬼虛驚，互乘脫氣。

The lesson pattern indicates that the first and fourth transmissions are cut off. The lesson meaning states: the first and final transmissions are positioned before and after, respectively, enclosing the nobleman in the middle; when asking about matters concerning superiors or elders, there is particular joy; the official ghost on the day stem falls into kongwang, indicating only a false alarm; the day stem and day branch each ride on the spirit that drains the other.

解曰：初子末寅，天盤則拱丑貴，三傳則引從未貴。若占貴及尊長之事，必甚喜悅也。干上之酉鬼，乃是旬空，即有意外之虞，亦不過虛驚而已。惟干上乘支之脫氣，支上乘干之脫氣，未免有人宅兩失之耗耳。

The first transmission is Zi and the final transmission is Yin, which on the Heaven Plate exactly sandwich the Nobleman on Chou. From the perspective of the Three Transmissions, they also precede and follow one after another, leading the Nobleman on Wei. Therefore, when divining matters concerning the Nobleman or respected elders, there will certainly be great joy. The酉 metal on the Day Stem, although it is an official ghost, is precisely within the旬空, so even if there are unexpected disturbances, they will merely be false alarms. However, the spirit riding on the Day Stem is one that drains the energy of the Day Branch, and the spirit riding on the Day Branch is one that drains the energy of the Day Stem. Both the person and the house will inevitably suffer some loss.

斷曰：知一之課，比和作用，事有兩岐，擇乃惟一。驀然而起，卒然而止。託人不實，交易難成。我得於彼，彼必取償於我，亦互得互失之象也。寅加未乘夜虎，主有神廟作祟。

This is a "Zhi Yi" divination. The one that harmonizes with the day stem is used as the initiating transmission. There are two possible paths, and one must be chosen and pursued wholeheartedly. It comes suddenly and leaves suddenly; entrusting others with tasks is unreliable, and trade transactions are difficult to complete. I have gained something from the other party, and the other party will certainly seek something back from me; it is a situation of mutual gain and loss. The trigram Yin is placed over Wei, and since it is a night divination with the White Tiger, it indicates interference by spirits in a temple.

天時：天罡臨畢，出旬大雨。家宅：事由家長，禍非外來，人宅受脫，盜賊難防。仕宦：有祿無官，或占人年命能填實者可得。求財：於此得來，於此失去。婚姻：支干相剋，占男更凶。胎產：兒空母實，恐不成胎。謁貴：夜占可遇。

Heavenly circumstances: The Tiangang is located in the Net mansion position, and heavy rain will come in this ten-day period. Family residence: The matter is caused by the head of the family, and the trouble does not come from outside; both people and the house are losing energy, and thieves are hard to guard against. Official position: There is salary but no official position, unless the person asking the question has a birth year that can fill the Kongwang, then it can be obtained. Seeking wealth: It is obtained from here and lost from here. Marriage: The day stem and day branch mutually control each other, and the male side is more dangerous. Pregnancy: The fetus is on the empty side while the mother is on the solid side, and it is feared that the fetus cannot form. Seeking officials: If the question is asked at night, it is possible to meet officials.

疾病：人空病實必難愈，或年命上神，乘水神水將者必痊。出行：人空馬空，不能即行。行人：天罡加仲，必在中途。行師：驀有虛聲，切勿驚恐。夜占將占，可以獲勝。

Disease: If the side of the person is empty while the side of the illness is occupied, the illness is certainly difficult to cure; unless the deity governing the person's current age and birth year rides upon the water deity and water general, then it will definitely be cured. Travel: If both the person and the horse are empty, one cannot depart immediately. Travelers: The Tiangang is placed on the position of the four middle terms, indicating that the traveler is certainly still on the way. Military campaign: Suddenly there will be a false display of strength, one must not be frightened. Whether divining at night or in the midst of battle, one can achieve victory.

畢法云：前後引從升遷吉，人宅受脫俱招盜。課經云：六甲日干上酉，夜占為雀鬼格。緣朱雀作日鬼，加於干上，朝官宜防飛章彈劾，並不宜上書論奏，恐反遭黜責也。中黃經云：丑入午傳多詛咒。玉成歌云：天空在未井多怪。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "The preceding and following lead to promotion and good fortune," meaning the first transmission is ahead guiding the way and the final transmission is behind following, indicating good fortune for promotion; "Both person and dwelling are weakened and invite thieves," meaning both the person and the dwelling are drained of energy, making them prone to theft. The "Ke Jing" says: whenever there are six Jia days, if the day stem has You on it, and the divination is done at night, it is called the "Que Gui Ge"; because the Vermilion Bird serves as the official ghost of the day stem and presses upon the day stem, officials in court should beware of someone filing an impeachment petition, and they should also avoid submitting their own petitions, otherwise they may be punished or demoted. The "Zhong Huang Jing" says: when Chou enters the three transmissions of Wu, there are often curses. The "Yucheng Ge" says: when Tian Kong falls on Wei, there are many strange occurrences in the well.

課體：反吟，元胎，斬關。課義：夜祿虎雄，鬼卻乘龍，細詳好惡，來去俱空。

The lesson pattern is reverse chant, original embryo, and cutting the gate. The lesson meaning says: asking at night, the official ghost is occupied by the fierce white tiger; the official ghost is instead occupied by the auspicious azure dragon; good and bad must be carefully distinguished; but both coming and going fall into kongwang.

解曰：寅乃日祿，夜乘白虎，是好者卻變而為惡矣。申乃日鬼，晝乘青龍，是惡者反變而為好矣。但來去俱空，詳其好惡，不過似山上浮雲，水中明月已耳。

Yin is the禄神 of Jia day, originally a favorable deity, but when it appears at night accompanied by the White Tiger, the good turns into the bad. Shen is the official ghost of Jia wood, originally an ominous deity, but when it appears during the day accompanied by the Azure Dragon, the bad turns into the good. However, both the incoming and outgoing aspects fall into Kongwang. Upon further examining its good or bad nature, it is no more substantial than floating clouds on a mountain peak or the reflection of the moon on water, visible yet ungraspable.

斷曰：反吟、元胎，有反覆不寧之象。禍福始萌，動靜難守。強者能弱，柔者能剛。境逆者宜進取，境順者當退守，亦塞翁得失之象也。支上神乃日干之財，反生干上之鬼，不宜干貴求財，晝占亦吉。大約從前舊事可成，經久之事須防翻覆。寅加申乘天后，占遠路信息，文字往來。

Reverse Chant combined with the original embryo indicates a situation of constant turmoil and lack of peace. Both misfortune and fortune are just beginning to emerge, making it difficult to determine whether things will move or remain still. The strong may become weak, and the weak may become strong; those in unfavorable circumstances should actually take initiative, while those in favorable situations should instead retreat. This is exactly the meaning of the old saying, "the loss of a horse by the frontier may turn out to be a gain." The god of the day branch was originally the wealth hexagram of the day stem, but now it has reversed to become the official ghost above the day stem. Therefore, it is not advisable to seek help from the nobleman for financial matters. However, if the question is asked during the day, it is still considered auspicious. In general, old matters can be completed, but long delayed affairs should be cautious of unexpected changes. When寅 is placed on申 and rides on the Heavenly Empress, it indicates that there will be news from afar and communication will be successful.

天時：占晴不晴，占雨不雨。家宅：財與賊俱，防有失脫。仕宦：官祿俱空，占仕不吉。求財：自家難保。婚姻：晝占男吉，又嫌其空。胎產：兒虛母實，恐不成妊。

Heavenly circumstances: Trying to predict clear weather but it does not clear, trying to predict rain but it does not rain. Family home: The wealth sign and the thief are in the same position, beware of losing things. Official career: The official star and the禄神 are both in empty positions, predicting an unfavorable outcome for career prospects. Seeking wealth: Even the existing wealth is difficult to keep. Marriage: Divination in the daytime suggests good fortune for the male partner, but it is regrettable that it falls into an empty position. Pregnancy: The fetus is weak while the mother is strong, there is a fear that pregnancy may not occur.

疾病：暴病則吉，久病則凶。捕盜：占逢八月，一無漏網。出行：馬空不果。行人：天罡加季，行者即歸。出師：來去俱空，暫宜解軍。

Disease: Sudden illness is auspicious, while prolonged illness is inauspicious. Capturing thieves: If questioned in the eighth month, none will escape. Travel: The post-horse is empty, so travel cannot take place. A traveler: Tiangang is placed on the position of the four seasons, so the person who has left will return immediately. Military campaign: Both those coming and going are empty, so the army should temporarily disband.

畢法云：來去俱空豈動移，空空如也事休追，喜懼空亡乃妙機。課經云：六甲日，申加甲，乃干上神作日干之明鬼。支上辰土遁出庚金，作日干之暗鬼。乃明暗二鬼，亦是鬼臨三四之意。玉成歌云：反吟占事休言定，往復雙雙兩事因，常占須主身搖動，不動人情有怨心。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "Coming and going both empty, how can there be movement?" This means both ends are empty, so there is no need for action. "Empty and empty, nothing to pursue," means everything is empty, so there is no need to chase after things. "Joy and fear with empty Kongwang is a wonderful opportunity," means a pleasant emptiness brings disappointment, while a fearful emptiness avoids misfortune. The exact balance between these two is the subtle point. The "Ke Jing" says: On any of the six Jia days, if Shen is placed on Jia, then the heavenly spirit on the day stem acts as the official ghost in the open position of the day stem; the Chen earth on the day branch, according to the ten-day cycle, leads to Geng metal, which acts as the official ghost in the hidden position of the day stem. Thus, both the open and hidden official ghosts appear, which is the meaning of "ghosts in the third and fourth positions." The "Yucheng Ge" says: In reverse chant divination, when predicting events, do not state things as certain; things come and go, always involving two matters together. Ordinary people who receive the main aspect of the divination should be moving, but if they do not move, there will be resentment in human relationships.